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Our correspondent writes us that Mouton OBJ.
tanned many Wing votes in Lafayette and Yer
million, on account Of his personal popularity, and
in St. Martins through local questionable di-
vision of the Parish. Declouet was beaten in
the district last July, for the Convention, by Cor
nelius VOORHEES,, Locofoco.-N. O. Bee.
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POLE RAIsING.-The Wings of the Northern
Liberties intend raising Liberty Pole on Seventh
street, near the Almshouse, Tomorrow afternoon
at 6 o'clock. The Wings of the District are in
vited to be present 1t is expected that Third
Ward Wings, particularly, will be on hand.
sen23 81 -.LL -t.. I'll
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l. 0CA l. N E w S. HI

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-Y Yesterday morning, abont
two o'clock, a destructive fire took place at Col.
Bomford's extensive -four mill on Market Space,
| fire companies of Washington and Georgetown
were promptly on the ground, and rendered good
service in protecting the surrounding buildings,
the mill property and two or three frame houses
were DESTROYED The building is said 10 have
cost the proprietor about $4,000, and that but
$4,000 of it is insured A large quantity Of
grain and upwards of two hundred barrels of flour
were also consumed in the mill. AS to the cause
OF the fire there are various reports--some at
tributing it to the friction of the rubbers, others
as the work Of an ncendiary
ANOTHER FIRE.-On Saturday night last, about
IL o'clock, two unteDanted frame houses, situated
on 4th street, short distance east of the poor
house, were set fire to by some villain, and before
assistance could be rendered, were totally de-
stroyed, The Northern Liberties and franklin
fire companies arrived in time to save the adjoin-
ing building, which was in great danger. t
ATTEMPT TO BURN THE NEW PooRHoUsE
On Friday night last an attempt was made to
burn the building recently erected by the Corpo.
ration as an almshouse, by setting fire to the
shavings in the basement story of the house
Several inmates, who had been at work there du-
ring the day fortunately remained all night, and
thereby prevented any injury being done to the
building. It is supposed that the same person
who fired the old almshouse stables last week is
the perpetraor Of this outrageous attempt. 1t
will be recollected that reward Of 5000 is offer
ed by the Mayor for the conviction of the villain.
ACCIDENT AT THE NAVY YARD.-An indusri-
Gus laborer named JOHN DAVIS had the misfor-
tune last Friday TO break his leg little below
the knee, while he was removing sliding beam
near the St. Mays which is now being con
structed in the ship-house. The beam struck
Mr. Davis on the cap of the knee, causing hin, of
course very severe pain. The sufferer is under
the care of Dr.. Palmer, and we believe he is do
ing well.
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HOUSES FOR RENT.

wil two story Brick house the of Al
and Missouri avenue containing eleven rooms and three
story house Missouri avenues with back buildings
tanning ten rooms These houses are most pleasantly
situated and in healthy and agreeable neghborhood
per year, but ifrened for boarding house, will be $500.
Possession may be had Immediately a.-E
Also house on 4th street, between Nj and N, with
lot containing II acres Of ground. t ae.s s.rl
Also, comfortable Frame house Massachusetts,
avenue 'f.4 .,tsl. RI I.#
For these last two houses, inquire of w. II. WARD,
living 9Th street, near the Northern Liberties engine
house. For the other inquire of the subscriber
the premises at the Lumber Yard on 18th street.. M
sep14-tf .Itua ULYSSES WARD. 4.
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TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

TN MAYORS OFFICE, September IA, 1914.
| HE above reward of Two Hundred Dollars is hereby
offered to any person who shall give information that
shall lead the discovery and conviction of the ncen-
diary incendaries who, Thursday night last,
tony and wckedly fire to the stable Of the Washing
Amshouse by which the building Wi It's contents,
including two valuable horses, were all consumed.
sept 10 w. w. SEATON, Mayor.
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m coal! CO.aL! Il! cont !!.ei assaiFt7'

IN 'CO.AL! CO.AL!! CO.AL!!!' hst9's.3A
II HE SUBSCRIBERS have on hand, and will
continue TO receive superior article Of AMI
CITE COAL from John L. Butler & Co This coal
is mined near WiIkesbarre, Pennsylvania, and is IN
known in this city the celebrated Butler Coal,
which has been highly recommended by all who have a
used it, will be seen by the highly respectable GER
ticates annexed !: - 100
used coal last winter which purchased of Messrs
John Pettibone & Co.. and gave entire satisfaction
ga hn5E.- ID s#pHl w. W. SEATON.f 10
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w LOOK OUT FOR THE CHEAP STORE.
" HAVE this day opened:. a
$500 yards rich Cashmere d'Ecosse
1900 do magnificent Monsselines de LANES U
300 do ribbed Cashmeres, Velvet patterns
600 do style GiDghams t...a4
IS pieces black and blue stripe Alpaca
10 do coIored do 2a@ do p 1a lHint
25 do plain black and mode coors Alpaca Il q
25 "a rich embroidered Thbet Shawls as1a z
SO 8-4 plain Ihbet Shawls III 77 .Eat t'3
20 "a rich Silk do Hsf aftH aa"s3ahH q
II dozen hemstitch Linen Cambria Handkerchief
Large assortment of Hosiery tsj Ell .s .fha
a#@ do do 81 Ladies Kid Gloves XII
so pieces Irish Linens f'sa aft1l Hne r..I, @Ht
a Is do Flannels, variety of colors
200 do Cassinets, plain striped and plaid
rs do Cloths, assorted colors M
SO do Cassmeres Fl
And variety Of goods too numerous to mention. A
large assortment Of Domescs of every kind that be
mentioned which will sell exceedingly cheap for cash.
Purchasers will please favor with call
sepl0- HALL a. BROTHER.
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NEGROES W.A.NTED.

/ wish to purchase any number of negroes for the
New Orleans Market and will give at all times the
highest market price in cash for likely young negroes
Those wishing to sell, will find it to their interest to
call at my establishment, corner of Seventh street
and Maryland avenue, where myself or agent can be
seen at any time. - IL
Communications promptly attended to.
June 5--tf ts THOS. WILLIAMS. n
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OFFICE SECRETARY SENATE, June l,

Messrs Pettibone & Co. furnish.d small quaint. o.
Coal for the furnaces Of the north poruon OF tie Capitol
and reported to be Of good quality They also
furnished isonabe price for my own private uso
during the last winter several tons of the same Kind OF
Coal and entirely satisfied with it, finding but little
dust from its use and bur little else remaining than ashes
there being scarcely any cinker left. W.HICKEf. ca
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MASS MEETING AND BARBECUE Al
ROCKVILLE MD.

OnMONDAY, Sept. 30th the Wings of Montgomery
County will hold their Grand MASS MEETING in Rock.
WILLIE The whole country is invited to be present. ana
the friends ofbolh parties will meet with hearty wei
come Let no person be backward, for the citizens OF
Rockville are ready receive them with open arns-wIth
warm hospitality. "Wthout money and without pnce,
they call upon all be present. and participate IN the
jubilee. ,
The most talented speakers will be present to address
the gathering The Glec Clubs of Alexandra, Washing
ton and Georgetown and of Rockville will be present.
and sing their merrest songs on the occasion.
OF Arrangement will be made for the accommodation
of the Ladies. sepl3
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FORT u MES HOME.
A. ". KIRKWOOD, LOTTERY.a AND EXCHANGE
rF RROKER

n
Takes this opportunity to lay before his customers
one of the most brilliant schemes offered to the pub
lie for years. Distant customers particularly
quested send their orders early that they may
have an equal chance for the choice numbers. An
official account of the drawing sent Immediately after
it over to all who order from this great prize depot.
Is 49, prize of s 900 sold in whole ticket in the
Alexandra Lottery, Class No 81, drawn Saturday. Sep
TENDER st Also host of other prizes of good count
Great luck here and no mistake. The folio wing rich and
brilliant scheme for next Saturday.
SPLENDID PRIZES
$5o,OOo-$25 1000 $l5,ooo-sl0,OoO.
GRAND ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
CLASS E FOR 1874
To be drawn at Alexandria, D. c., on Saturday,
September %, 1874.
70 numbers and Is ballots.
~ About one prize to blank
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PATENT OFFICE, May /:

t5 PATENT OFFICE, May 81, 1874. "a
Gentlemen The Coal that you furnished for the Patent
Office during this last spring proved very excellent and
1t proved in both highly satisfactory. I lEEF
.H Ill. L. ELLSWORTH.
Messrs. J. PErTIDoNE d Co., Washington. 9q ii $9
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GJ- REGULAR MEETING of the Clay Club to-
night. The public generally and ladies' in parti-
cular are invited to attend. sep23.
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DIED,

DIED,
On Saturday evening the 2lst instant after long and
painful illness, DR. EDWARD w. CLARK, aged St
years. 33sf.aGa .ls ..s" L#st ta :.
On the 22d Instant after few days lines, RosANNA,
eldest daughter Of Joseph and Elizabeth Smith, in the 7h
year of her age.
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w. LENOX.
MAY 25,. 1874.

n" MAY %, I5l4. .
purchased last year. from Messrs John Pettihone &
Co., what he called The Butler Coal. never used a
finer article of fuel When can find the Butler Coal
shall not inquire for any other kind for persuaded
there is none better. sass tEt JAMES HOBA N. PA
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WAsHINGroN. June 25th

Gentlemen Having used your Coal can cheerfully
recommend being Of superior quality for easy Ignition
and culinary purposes Respectfully,
J. PETTIBoNE d. Go. WIN SklRVING. 4
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AND GENERAL AGENCY

INTELLIGENCE AND GENERAL AGENCY
m OFFICE.
i. c. WILSON respectfully informs the public
of Washington and strangers, that he has opened
Office on the of 9th and streets, for the pur
pose of obtaining situations for servants and tram
sacting all other kinds of business appertaning the
agency such as posting books, drawing up deeds and
other papers, copying manuscripts, collecting debts
and claims against the Public Departments &c. &c.
THOS. G. WILSON,
References General Agent
J. HoBAN, Esq.
CAPT. w. RAMSEY, u. s. NJ
REUBEN BURpINE.
Col. SAML. BURcHE.
augl6-eodH
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DaNvrLLE, PENN. August 9. ls43.

have bought of Messrs. Butler 81 Co hundred
of their Anthracite Coal and sold to persons for DIFF
ferent uses and used conside rabe of it myself For
burning in and CRATES do pronounce it as good
Coal ever have made use of; and every person TO
whom have sold the Coal say they have never used
anything they liked better. JOHN Z. GRiER! Z
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m PROTECTION AND FREE TRADE.
i HE question stated and considered, by Horace
Greeley, price us per thousand. Also, Letters of
Cassus NJ. Clay and other Wing Documents, just re-
ceived and for sale at the Bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
ielO corner of llth street and Penn. av.
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PORT OF WASHINGTON.

3S- ISLAND CLAY CLUB.--An adjourned meeting of
this Club will be held in the Island Engine House on
Monday evening, Odd inst, at n o'clock Punctual at
tendance is requested. d. WEsTERFIELD, Sec.
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We can produce many other certificates in accord

We can produce many other certificates in accord
ance with the above. J. PETTlBONE & Co.
N. b. Persons who want their Coal low, will
please send in their orders Immediately, 1t will adj
vance in price, owing to the great demand for manu-
featuring purposes. We can furnish at short notice
any quantity of Hickory, Oak, and Pine Wood, at a
small advance, for cash. t ati 4
Orders received by William Narrower Crate and
Stove manufacturer, 7h street, and James Skirvng,
Stove and Crate manufacturer, 10th street. Washing
ton CITY, Those who find it inconvenient to call in
person. by sending their orders through the Post office
will be puncualy attended to- or at our office on 4th
street near the canal, by the subscribers.
anpI3 JOHN PETTIBONE & Co.
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SODA WATER, fresh from the fountain, at Gil
~ MANS Drug Store feb "a
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purchased Butler Coal from John Petit
fall and found 1t a very superior article.
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ANOTHER LARGE GUN FOR THE PRINCETON
Col. Josiah N. Bird, of this city, has contrved a
mode of making large wrought iron guns, which
has received the appreciation of Capt. Stockton,
and gun of the size of the "Peace Maker /" is
to be Immediately constructed at the iron works
of Messrs. Bird and Weld. We are promis-
ed more particular description of the nven-
ton; but at present, we can only state that the
process will be commenced by placing together,
in the form of cylender, numbdr of wrought
iron slaves of the whole proposed length of the
gun, and of proper breadth, four or five inches in
thickness. These will be held together by
wrought iron hoops lying close together, the
whole length of the slaves, and welded upon them.
Upon this row Of hoops another of larger diam
eter will be laid and these welded upon the for
mer ; and additional rows will be put on and weld
ed to those previously on, untillhe desired thick
ness shall be obtained. The rim of the hoops will
be about six inches wide, and they will be so LAID
that the middle of the rims in one row of hoops
Will cover the joints between those of the next
smaller row. The sides of the hoops will be
carefully turned smooth, before they are laid on.
The rims of the hoops will be thicker at the ends
than in the middle SO that when, after being put
on in heated state, the hoops cool and contract,
they will bind those under them, not only upon
the staves but to each other, and thus present a
resistance in both directions to the explosive
force of the powder
The proposed advantage of this mode of con-
struction, is that the welding of small pieces of
iron, such as of one row of hoops upon the sur
face of the others, can be done perfectly; while
it is scarcely possible to weld large masses per-
fectly, or without destroying the strength of the
iron.--1renton (.N j. Gazette.
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CRITICAL.

The Bay State Democrat says, in reference to
the letters of Messrs. Clay and Van Buren, upon
the Texas question, that Mr.. Clay is sudden
and superficial. Mr.. Van Buren,, methodical,
deep, and comprehensive" If the sagacous edi-
tor will be at the trouble of dissipatng the muir
klness which hangs about the words "sudden"
have little doubt that the Clay Clubs will award
him pewter medal
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W A S H / N G T O N.
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY A, 1914.

Van Buren's opinion of the present Tariff.
The letter published by the Richmond Enquirer places
this opinion record without equvocaton, and it is well
to keep it in mind:
"ALBANY, Feb %, l843
/" My Dear Sir IL thank you very kindly for your
friendly letter. / HAVE AT NO TINE, NOR ANY
WHERE HESTTATED TO EXPRESS MY DECL
DED DlSAPPROBATION OF THE TARIFF ACT
OF THE LAST SESSION, AS WELL IN RESPECT
TO THE PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH IT is
FOUNDED, AS TO IT'S DETAILS. In good time
you will have my views in respect that and other sub
jects before the public.
In the mean time, believe TO be- very sincerely,
your friend and obedient servant,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,"
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WING STANDARD OFFICE.

UThe Publication Office of the Wing Stand
ard is now located on Pennsylvania Avenue, be-
tween Sd and a. streets, next door to Beers Tenn
perance Hotel. Advertisements &C., will be re-
ceived there, or at our Printing Office, corner of
10th street.
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SECOND MASSACRE OF THE HISTORIANS
Another attack from their hostile neighbors, the
Koords, had been made and FIVE hundred more of
the miserable HISTORIANS, including women and
children, have been cruelty massacred. The
mission house of DR.. Grant has been pllaged.
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The Richmond Enquirer thinks that "Mr
Clay, like General HARRISON will be killed with
kindness" If killed at all, it is very likely he
will be killed with kindness. The Locofocos
have good reason to know that malignity and ven-
ON cannot kill him.-Lo1tisuiUe Journal
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The Locofoco papers are remarkably mum
upon the subject of the Virginia elections. Their
accounts of the exciting contest are as dull as
the Parish Register.
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number Of the most distinguished Methodist
Divines, from the South and West, are at How
ards Hotel, New York. The General Confer
ence is now in session in the Green street church
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Mr.. Van Buren, in Richmond.

1t is understood that the gentlemen of the
Sweat House on Wednesday night, pitched Mr.
Van Buren, overheard by something like 80 to /.
Such, we hear, is the spirit of the resolutions
they adopted His Texas letter, as we predict
ed would be the case, has disbanded his party in
this quarter of Virginia Even the Senior Ed-
tor OF the Enquirer and VIM. III. Roanc, if gossip
may be relied upon, have surrendered the "sweet
little fellow !" Are wonders never to cease
The greatest wonder is that these quondana
friends of Mr.. Van Buren, renounce him for that
act of his life which reflects the most honor upon
his Craftsmanship and Patriotism. Teas was
the last hope of the opponents of Henry Clay,
and they are angry that that too has failed them
Make Texas party question, and she neper
mill be annexed That is demonstrated As
clearly SO as that in Republic, majority ought
to govern, and must and will govern!
The Locofoco party are not only already beaten,
but they are now bent upon selfeatermination by
their own dissentions, and their entire loss of all
political sagacity
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New YoRK.-The Assembly of this State have
passed the Excise bill, providing for the submit
ting to the people of the several towns at their
town meetings, the question of license. Also,
the State Prison bill, providing for new prison
in the Northern part Of the State and the employ
ment of the prisoners in mining. in honor of which
salute of one hundred guns was fired by tbe
mechanics of Albany, on Thursday. The Militia
bill, dispensing with parades and drill, and re-
curing only an annual meeting of the ununform-
ed militia for inspection and the election of officers,
had its final passage in the Assembly on Tuesday
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VIRGINIA ELgcTIoNs.

Loss and gaia.~-The Wing gain, thus nj, -
-vAccomae |, Caroline !, Norfolk county 2,
Matthews and Middlesex /, Mecklenbnrg /,
buckingham 2, Rappahannock l, Franklin l,
wood and Richie |, Montgomery and Pulaski
|, Floyd l, Wythe l, Giles and Mercer |, Ca
bell and Wayne |, Pendleton /, Logan /, Bath
total 10.
The Wing loss is-Southampton |, King and
Queen |, Taylor |, Tyler l, Accomac Senator
total 5.
Parties in the last Legislature stood as fol-
lows:
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From the Richmond Wing of yesterday
THE ELECTIONS!


Wings Of Virginia! We may now, we think,
safely say, that the State is carried, and that the
Wing majority in the House of Delegates will
be sufficient to control the Locofoco majority of
the Senate on JOINT BALLOT! This was the
great end, and in this we have no question the
Wings have succeeded. We have not room or
indeed the particulars for full statement; but
confidence
We claim for the Wings of Virginia, after
those of Tennessee first, and Connecticut second,
the honor of having fought the hardest fight, and
achieved the most splendid victory! Nay, we
are not sure that they do not deserve the FIRST
and HIGHEST place in the Synagogue! No
other State has been infested with so many
TRAITORS, APOSTATES, and fshy folks
JOHN TYLER is Virghian, and he and his
disciples have for three years and more directed
all the efforts and patronage of the Federal Gov
eminent to Cypress and destroy the Wing Party.
In one district those efforts have been but too
successful We both hope and believe, that that
oldest portion of the United States will, at the
first Opportunity, reinstate itself and renounce the
Cabal, which has betrayed and seduced it! We
feel the strongest assurance that such will be
the fact.
The struggle has been most violent. Let our
friends at distance understand that nearly every
county has been contested-that the vote has
been on PRINCIPLE-tha the Wings Of Vir-
gna, TO man, have voted to sustain the Bank,
the Tariff, Distribution, and Henry Clay, lodging
no issue, but meeting ALL-and that, in hoe
signo, they have carried the popular branch of
the Legislature, AND A MAJORITY OF
THE PEOPLE!
There never was SO determined struggle in
this Commonwealth Could the Wings HAVE
REACHED THE SENATE, their victory had
been overwhelming.
We have still some Is counties to hear from,
which can hardly affect the result.
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IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND.

We hear from every quarter that the locofocos
are enraged with Mr.. Van Buren, for his Texas
letter. The Magician has thrown bad card af-
ter ALL and it is highly probable that he will be
endorsed by his own party. The Richmond Wing
of yesterday brings US the following interesting
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THE GRAND PROCESSION.

AT an early hour of the morning the whole city
was stirring, and the almost innumerabe hosts of
delegates from all quarters of the Union we're
seen assembling in their various distinct organ-
cations, and afterwards pursuing their way to the
western section of the city to the places desg-
mated for the concentration of the divisions into
which the grand procession was divided. Soon
afterwards the members of the different State de-
legations were counted for the purpose of deter.
mining the award of the NATIONAL PRIZE BAN
NER, and the returns were made to the officers
appointed to receive and compare.
Between nine and ten o'clock the head of the
great procession began to move forward, and, as
it passed along Baltimore street. the several divi-
slons formed in the cross streets took their allot-
ted stations in the line. This immense array of
freemen then moved forward to the music of
many fine bands, with badges displayed and ban
ners flying, in the following order:
FIRST DIvIsIoN-First Part
The Mayor OF the city of Baltimore and Presi
dent and officers Of the Baltimore city delegation
came first. Then followed
The chairman of the General Committee of Ar
engagements.
The members of the Subcommittee of Arrange
ments.
Guests especially invited. The Committee of
Reception for the National Nominating Conven-
ton.
The members of the National Nominating Con-
vention. The more aged and infirm of the mem
bers of the Nominating Convention and of the
especially invited guests were provided with car
rlages for their conveyance.
The members of the Maryland Wing State
Central Committee.
Members Of the Maryland Wing Gubernatorial
Convention.
Wing members of Congress-.
Wing members Of the several State Legisla-
lures.
more.
Editors of Newspapers.
The Baltimore City Clay Club Convention
came next.