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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

from the .4bany argMs, 10Th instan,)
Highly important testimony in fa0or Of -4n,mat mas-
nctism and Phreno-- Nagnetism-Tco young HUI
nians put to sleep at once
ALBAsy, Oct. 6, 1872.
We, the undersigned, having attended the illus'ra-
tons of Mr. Coombs, and his talented pupil have no
hesitation in asserting, that the experiments performed
Wednesday evening, October 8, on two young per
sons residents of Albany, selected from cFoWoed au
dence entirely conclusive and satisfactory, PROV
ing eyond the possibility of doubt, the reality OF
the magnetic sleep.
The severe and even cruel experiments resorted 10
by the committee such as irustIng pins IN the hesi'
filing the mouth with nauseous drugs innang cohceh
trated ammonia &c, most completely estaoilsheo .ne
fact Of her perfect Inconsistencies and Total
lily 10 external impressions pain OF any description
whatever; whilst the repeated efforts 10 arouse her
proved entirely unavang by the commiilee' anu no'
until the magical passes of the magneuser were aoe
could she be restored to wakefuness lhese attempts
awake her having by two of our own PHYSICIANS
Thompson and Newcombc, (bo,h sceptcaD we icei
compelled to add our unqualified testimony to the tru'h
and reality Of these extraordinary and very beautfn
experiments. ,c-,.
The young gentleman, whose extreme youihiuiness
precluded the possibility of any deception, and VINO,
on being examined. was pronounced in a profound
sleep, and not until various remedies were resof.eu w.
to awaken him, for the space OF hye minutes, oio ne
exhibit the least consciousness
We have affixed our names to this statement, as .
duty to Inc public, and IN oroer W sise oot uee' f
proval Of the candid mode in which these experiments
and those also on the preceding evenings, were con
Quoted by Mr. Coombs, who has, by thus seiecune
perfect stranger from the audience for his patients
presented this very beautiful and most mysterious sub
jet in an entirely new and original aspect perfectly
deserving the confidence Of The community Whilst
his skill, as phrenologsi, has thus enabled him. u
every instance, to select those from crowd VINO ar.
susceptible to this mysterious influence, Without
single failure-thus proving the entire truth OF fhre
nology and Magnetism complete knowledge o. y
which, We confidently hope, is destined to accomplish
great and permanent good for the happiness and wei
fare of man, as presenting him the only true Know
ledge Of himself
On Friday evening, Oct, Z, the young lady previous
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

" magnetsed BY his pupil, was Experimental on by
Mr. Coombs, and in very short time was pronounced
perfectly asleep by The examining committee. MIR. c.
then elected some startling experiments in Phreno
Magnetism, or awakening and putting TO sleep various
chronological organs portions of the brain, which
were very gratifying and quite unexpected by the audi
ence or The COMMITTEES, during which she expressed her
self very beautifully and appropriately, particularly so
when the moral sentiments were excited, exhibiting
also the natural language of the faculties by the tone
gesture, DC.
STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER,, Jr.,
WIN. TlLLlNGHAST,
A. F. LANSING,
J. l. FOLTS,
JOSEPH DAVIS,
JAS S. GOULD,
WIN. WHALE,
WIN. STEPHENS,
w. S KITTLE,
nj NEWCOMB,
WELCOME WHITAKER,
HENRY BASSET.
w. S. WORTHINGTON.
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The magnificent country retreat, on the banks OF The
river Delaware, about twelve miles above the city,
known as "Andalusa, is advertised, i'll Doylestown
by the Sheriff of Bucks county, TO be sold on the
At dey of November next comprising between ninety
and hundred of land green houses, graperies,
&c, &c.-Ersnng Journal.
DEATH IS CHuKcH.-Mr. Richard Berry, an aged and
respectable member of the Baptist church at Shiloh,
Camden county N. c., died during divine service at
that place Sunday last. When the old gentleman en-
te cd the church, he was excellent health; but scarcely
had the services began when he fell back, and expired
wit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

Hubbard, Gardner & Co. exhibited
,tr Mes,llsnt plantation shoes. MIR. Hill (ate
- ths5n sroduced lot ofvery superb workman
81 y h"p ms made very strong and faithfully
=. sac mems we're such as are never imported
.a:.f sps' D i. franklin X Co. exhibited spec'.
T.. Mess'I .tss shoes, of the most delicate shape
-. d then ssd All ,home made These fine spe-
smelly nns! r-eat force TO the claims Of home in
9 .., ,or support u,daox exhibited 4 beautiful
MSS Piano, OF their own manufacture, tue tone
IS Gas clear, soft and inli' ms hne instrument
sJso wa t,c,urers great credit. II WAS much ad
+, ne mai ,.., ,ha, il was manufactured in Rich
! -, sud ''e "A General surprise and sometimes in
,at, w. l,srn from the gentlemen that they have
..ts.H' ,,,couragmen, Bravo, Richmond ma
a:'a;,, c,,ns Dentist, exhibited case of teeth
loan >" w.. o,d with springs remarkable for the me-
;sd On P.Ii and ingenuity with which they were ar
SGT, ,,,,pF. Kern exhibited large show case
NJ ps' and Dental Instruments, fashioned with
{. sag -; e,ouiste polish. This IS new KIND OF
- w. for our city. Heretofore any thing neces
done m The line, had to be ordered from The
~ 70 x ~, Surgeons have consequently often been
-. real inconvenience we commend MI helh
SIC -, and encouragement. His establishment
% C"mbe.sou produced some Of the finest locks
NJ. ..nn,ac,u.sd any where. Among them was his
q; ', HAS and mpresnube Bank Lock, which we
Time ago noticed.
st"iI' IS Randolph exhibited superb Blank Books,
w. y, n. iindery establishment
r sr,clrs manufactured in our city, that were e1
..j caused great establishment by their excellence;
se though, our manufacturers deserved severe
ir nd, contributing more literally TO the eShio',
Wa,e they to enter cordially into the matter, and
.,,b articles as they can manufacture, TO be eXhi.
~ display could be made by Richmond which no no
.sr would think possible. We do hope they will
,,7, 4, the next meeting.
,, PROSPECTS Of the soci,,y are good. The scheme
r,s'nc i State Society is seriously entertained by
5lsn,laI gentlemen who advocate the step with much
au.asm lie, the Society be enconragea' De II Sta,e
rr,n,r /, viii pay back fifty aud an hundred fold
,,s Mort, aud means bestowed upon il. Let the
e., D., ..y.rserere''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

NAVY DEPARTMENT, l7th Oct, ls42-Seaied Proposals
~ will this Department, until o'clock r. W. Of
The 18Th November next furnishing the necessary materials
and Depot for the preservation of the Chats and
Instruments belonging the Navy with lis necessary obServa-
TOTES, granite piers, &c.
The Depot consist RI central building Of fifty feet
with wings feet in length and eighteen feet
wide-the hole TO be built of brick
Plans specifications will be exhibited at this Department
10 persons wishing bid for the The excavation 10 be
con Winter All the materials to be furnished
hest quality and the work TO be done in the best nd moe.
work nanike manner entire satisfaction 81 the officer
sulerinendng the construction Of the buildings
made nn. eitener than month"; ani ten Ih! ' o
certified by experimenting officer and approved by Tue Sc
cretay the Navy ieservns cent on an e bs as co
lateral security. until whole shall lie completed 10 me chfe
satisfaction OF the department - 50, -
faithful performance Of the contact with TWO
satisfactory securities shall be given for oneho the enaled
a |. n, - NC WIZ" u.s. 49-tI5N
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COMMUNICATED.
on THE DEATH OF J. Il. H., ESQ.
Green be the turf above thee,
4 l.

Green be the turf above thee,
None knew thee, but 10 love thee,
None named thee, but To praise"
Torn from the friends his virtues lad won him,
From the proud station. high intellect gives,
While thousands of blessings, centcred upon him.
lie sunk his ionib-bui his memory lives
Lives green in the hearts that swell with emotion,
At each thought Of the friend who sleeps IN grave
The need Of the deep, nnceasng devotion,
That ever 10 duty and affection he gave.
Warm his heart, and unclouded his minh
With honor aud ruth, alike deeply imhned,
And fame for his temples her wreath lad enwinrd,
Bat Heaven still claims the gifted and good
He died ere his noon-the giant young oak,
Formed 10 " In strength and homer with time,
Struck in its pride, by the lictnings swift stroke,
Persisted, ere reaching lis glorious prime. j..
s.Whom The Gods love, die Ynmng.n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

A Fire broke out at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning
in Lyon and McAlnns carpenters shop, on the South
eide of Cary Street, below Shockoe Creek IL crossed
the street and DESTROYED six three story BRICK houses
and injured others. The buildings destroyed belong
ed to Burrs estate, Mr.. Poitiaux Robinson, Brown
Il Nlarshall's estate, Wickham's estate, Van Lew ~
Robertson, and were nearly all insured:
Repeated fires have lately occurred IN this part oil
the town. Cannot the evil be remed'ed we respect
fully call the attention OF our city authorities TO the
sui
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Irninn and Harmonu.

envy hope and belief writes Thomas Fl. Benton,
"are, that the Democracy will be successful at the next
election, and mean to do my part 10 make 1t success
full and Tor TINT purpose TO practise upon my own mot
to--oEyrRy THING FOR THE CAUSE; NOTHING FOR MEN.
This (says the Portland Argus is the right spirit and
is worthy of all imitation "Let Bentons motto be
that Of the Maine Democracy henceforward and for
1t deserves place in the text book of every
Republican, and while it is faithfully pactised on by
our political friends, they may feel strong in the conf
hdence of success"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
ExrRAer of Letter from The country.

81 can but congratulate the country that the wings
are willing 10 make this "Bl Of Abomina,ions the
ssue-or least one of the issues-n the next Pres'
dental campaign. The result-in this State, II IN no
other-will be the same was in the last State eiec
tons, when the issue was, "money or mo money
The peonle of Virginia are too honest and intelgen,
to be ,repanned BY such tricks: they chose, and will
again choose ru,her suffer afiction than TO y'elo
their principles es.eeming the reproach Of their enc
miles, greater riches than the treasures OF fraud an'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
COMMUNICATED.
To the Democratic I'oters Of Chcsic.deid

To the Democratic I'ocrs cf Chesterfield.
You are requested TO meet at the Courthouse Of
your county, on the l4th day OF November next, Qhat
being Court day,) for the purpose of eecng dele
gates State Convention to be holden in the city Of
Richmond and, also, to express your sentiments TO
your delegate, as TO the he shall pursue in The
next Legislature Of Virginia, in regard TO The Tariff
act passed the last session Of Congress. Your ene
mics are in the field Beware
SEVERAL VOTERS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

correspondent Of the ~ Y. Express states that the
Treasury Department has decided to FIX the duty on
imported goods composed of silk and cotton at 30 per
ad valorem, instead ofevyng the duty by weight
as would be the if goods composed of this mixed
ma tesiai were subject to the silk duty.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

We have not received the "Nushvile Union of the
18th, but we learn from the "Nashve Banner of the
mex, day. that it contains Report from the Democrat
c members Of the Tennessee Legislature who met in
Convention on the night of the 18th inst, sugges,ing
the preliminary arrangements for formal National
Convention for selecting candidate for the Presidency
oft III
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

.,T vINCENT'S COLLEGE, NEAR RiCHMoND-Ths In
- sttut.n opened the Sd OF November The dis
cpne Of studies pursued will be such as
are used in other Catholic of the kind, which have
always the appreciation Of the liberal and discerning
Fer ,,,ou alone during The scholastic year, $50
Half boarding or dining at the College, do 81
Tor lodging boarding, tuition. washing and mendinc
linen and stockings DOCTORS attendance in ordinary
cases, during the scholastic year. I31
Board, &C., for such as remain during vacation, ~
No extra charges except for furnished The pupils such
hooks, medicines &c, which sha always be moderate.
PAYMENT always required half yearly in advance-a re-
cuaon to which very moderate charges VIII allow no
BISHOP WIiELAS,
REV. I. O'BRtEN.
~, os f9-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

We are indebted to Me.srs. R. G. Nicholas s. Co
of the Virginia Mills for half barrel of their "May
Family Flour We can with truth say, AFTER fair
trial. that the bread made of it is decidedly superior 10
any we have seen this season. Our friends, messrs
Womble and Dea ne, IRE the agents in this CITY.
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Oct. a5
iANSInN nnIfsE RIcIIM0Nn VIRGINIA.


TINE subscriber having purchased the lease Of this well known
old stand of Mr. c. A. Hodges which Is well adapted To The
ofcy boarde well as to gentlemen and ladies
visiting the civ particularly students attending the
Medical oovenient BOARDING HOUSE,
his friends and the public his grateful acknoweds
for The many vos extended him and Mrs ow and
would be pleased 10 see their stand where they
will better enable 10 accommodate Them Having more
snaeio. house the subscriber HIMSELF from The long
peence he has had business he will be able 10 give salts
sistance Of Mrs H. 10 make all may call them comfoa
hle and happy Arrangements will be made accommodate
Members Of the Legislature Charges very moderate 70 .he
times. Hh. hoHl !.
fy-'t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

WISHING purchase Farm in the Western part oi the
w State offer my residence known by the name oil
White Plains abou, one mile from the city Of Richmond imme-
taey on the stage read Williamsburg The Improvements
are house covered with slate containing seven ooms
To the excellent store rooms and large
porch in the yard brick Kitchen covered with slate brick
Office with slate excellent ice house. ana DINER con-
out houses There are Tour acres
nj land atordne garden and lot believe the place to
healthy as IL do not sell privately be-
ss nj offer publicly on the premises, Thursday the
dr,t day Of December next IL fair II not the next fair day.
should reonre OF the purchaser half cash. the balance IN IL
nonhs secured by bond and Of the premises
would also sell fy Of land oods about one mile from
nv house rweny-ur mostly cleared and quarter
n'he'. i"ese pes'' B. sTARKE.
Oct. II wv"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

az We invite attention 10 the advertisement OF q
"Noiice TO Teachers" From all we hear, it is one
of The desirable situations that be found in the
country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
HOYT Il CO.'S OFFICE.

TaRryGs are as plenty chips Hoyt Co.'s. In Union
Lottery class 81 30 So the pretty Capital of 1000
was cent to Providence r. J., and Nos. Is s. ~ $780, was
sent 10 Kentucky and prize New York. The
capitals large and 10 be had BY sending
to Hoyt Il Co. .
a3ld October:
There NO blanks the above Lottery.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
POWHATAN HOUSE.

THE subscriber the above Establishment,
and will possession the first day Of October ne1f
unit, which House will be kept heretofore by r. Du-
val Esq pleased his friends and all others that
NAV favor II is deemed
thing In relation locality Of this House, uust be
rally known having been the principal ouse in
House as locality Admiralty suited for gentle men
travelling with members Of the Legislature for
Whose accommodation arrangements made The House
will undergo thorough repair All promise Is to use the
render satisfaction all who may favor me
with their company ask trial. There viii be
Hacks and different landing places, To convey pas
s - A. HoDGE&
sepa as-taxamI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

ne couHtIts 10 DC HFdIu IlUn1 dIe - PP1g, f'"f
Paulding, Tattna and Ware, which gave last year a
majority Of ASS TO Mcdonald.
"Wth regard to the Legislature we Uhe Augusta
Constitutioualis have from 90 counties, which,
as well as we can classify them give this result, toge-
Their with the counties, Of Irwin Paulding and Ware,
to be heard from which are Democratic counties: %
Senators: 81 Democratic, and 80 Wing Senator's lie
for Senators in Washington county. 207 Representa-.
ves elected and to be heard from the three Democa
tic counties: ll5 Democratic and 90 Wing members
ties for Representatives in the two counties of Morgan
and Heard
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

rc1O THE HEIRS OF DANIEL McLAUREN.-A legacy hav-
OF Daniel Mel deceased by
will and OF Geo. Harrison, deceased OF
Brandon Prince George the State of Virginia.
hereby forward without delay and
claim their said legacy Mr. McLagren was native Of Scotland
believed of Perthhrc nmery in the employment Of
Harrison manager, and died. after leaving his employ
MI year 1923 49, Any person. who can give in
formation relation the heirs aforesaid will address at
Petersburg, Va. GEO. X. TAYLOR,
Administrator, &c, of Geo. E. Harrison, deceased
Oct 49-om
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

NJ Our Collector is "on his walk" through the
counties, South side OF James Understanding from
No,toway, through Brunswick and Meckenburg to
Accomac, inclusive. We invoke friends to come
aid
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ELECTIONS.
,o,I m. ,rorL. m
ELECTIONS.
".rO.o by 81. Paul the acork goes traoely on
PENNSYLVANIA LEGlSLATURE-Resahe Of Elections
RECAPITuLATIoS.
Dem. Fed.
Senate - IA
Il. Of Representatives 81 IS
81 %

Democratic majority joint ballot TWENTY
NINE! Sufficient for "all useful purposes"
Quo ELKcrloS-The Ohio Statesman of the 18th
instant publishes returns from 60 of the seventy nine
counties in The State, which give Shannon-the Demo.
cratic candidate for Governor-3,423 majority. The
counties remaining 10 be be heard from, are Darke,
Henry, Lawrence, Meigs, Ouowa, Paulding, Putnam,
Van Vert, Williams and Wood, which are small, and
will not, we suppose give more than 200 majority for
either ticket
What melancholy disappointment to the Wing cal
culitions. For example, the following was one OF the
predictions made by the Wings before the Election
From the oho State Joarnal-.7 HAg Grade
"Now we vii! do Mr.. John Jones small favor. We
will give him some "prirote' information which he
cannot obtain from his friends here, who are too much
blinded by their wishes to judge correctly of the prooa
bic results of the approaching election. The Wings
will elect Tom Corwin by an overwhelming majority
and return decided majority of the members on joint
ballot to the Legislature This the Madisonian may
rely upon, assuredy though The event had taken
place. BY taking word for it, the agony OF prolong
ed suspense may be avoided"
GIoEGIA-1he Milledgeye papers of last Tuesday
contain the reurns Of IS counties members OF Con
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

DKICE OF PIANO FORTEs REDUcE3-Tae subscriber
takes this method Of informing those who may wish 10 sup
themselves with Piano Forte, prices very much
reduced and the time to supply themselves upon GOOD
terms. -. ,. r.
Instruments will sell them subject 10 be NOT good
$500 E. P. NASH, Petersburg, Va.
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corruption for like Moses of old they hope for better
things. The triumphant victories, which have lately
been gained but earnest of more glorious deeds,
and We do most heartily hope, in 1884, 10 consign the
"Hero (quere p of the West TO the tomb Of The Ca
puets He is certainly Of good "boftom," if he has
hut little "heel" Thrice rejected and again on the
field. We are nearly ready to exclaim, "Quem ad
faem esse ffranatn inctnhik nudncia ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
RARcAINs,,, IN ROOTS AND SHOES.

THE subscribers would respectfully inform their customers,
and persons wanting article IN their ne that they
selling and will continue TO sell Great B1rg Tor
few only their and 10 mike room Tor
their LARGE, ENTIRELY NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STOCK,
which will be and opened ast by the LIST November
Their stock purchased cash. and by Of long ex-
perience in the business.
The subscribers aer themselves that teir facilities Tor donR
business will enable them purchase terms
other house IN the CITY, and pledge ourselves TO sell
on as reasonable terms
Do WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT FROM ALL THE
OLD FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS OF THE HOUSE a
CONTINUATION OF THEIR PATRONAGE, AS WE MEAN
TO DO SOMETHING EXTRA FOR THEM.
J. Z WATKINS CO.,
OF at Samuel Putaeys Old Stand, GO
Opposite the Ruins Of the late Eagle Hotel.
Oct. 25 49-4t
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Through the poli,eness of the Managers, we had
the pleasure last evening, of seeing cast at The extern
sive Foundry Of the Tredegar Company the first can
cast in this city. 1t thirtytwo FOUNDER
for the Government with whom the Company have
made heavy contract Had we the space we might,
with a brilliant paragraph, introduce the running
of fire. from the furnace TO the mould, showers
of diamond sparks and innumerabe circles of gas, of
the loveliest blue enclosing the iron mould But
must forbear, and wind up by stating that there were
5000 lbs. metal melted and poured into the mould,
and that, when The gun is bored and cleaned off il will
weigh about $500 lbs.--We trust that this gun may
'pul money in The pockets Of the Conpany-bu, may
many years pass off, before will be taken from the
rmory to deal death nround
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

IN Rules held in Clerks Of
flee Of Goochland County Court, the Sd day of October
1872:
Joseph seay and Catarne his wife, and John smoo and Sally
his wife, Plaintiffs:
against
Henry Baughan and Jane his wife, Polly Alley William Wade
his wife, Nancy Jordan, and children and
hrs OF John Chiidress Sally wife, formerly
Sally Jordan, whose unknown, and others.
Defendants:
The defendants named having appear
and security according the Of Assembly and the
this Court and appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they inhabitants OF this Commonwealth, II Is ordered
said above named defendants do appear bee the Jus
tees County OF GoocIand the Court house,
third Monday in January next and the plaintiffs
b and co this order be forthwith inserted IN
newspaper published in the City Of Richmond for months
scessve and posted the front door OF the Courthouse Of
this county. Copy-Tcse,
WIN. MILLER, C. C. C.
oc,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25

Mr. Clay has returned to Ashland, from his late
visit to Ohio and Indiana, with empty flourish and
real defeat.-What avaied his 100000 spectators in
Daytonor what will avail his $50 to IS 900 persons
who attended the Clay barbecue at Indiana polis:-th
address of the ladies to him, his ''neat and happy
reply, closing with the following sentiment The Ladies
Of Indiana- Beautiful, accomplished and patriotic
Happy Indiana that can boast of SO much beauty and
Clay patriotism. Mr.. Clay addressed "the vast null
titude the 9TH and il said 10 have sdescancd with
great painness, but with thrilling interest," upon the
important questions Of public policy which asutc
the public mind-a Tariff, National Currency, Dis.
tribuon of the proceeds of the Public Lands, mo-
dfcaton of the Veto Power, and an economical adml-
nstration of the Government"