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Even if there should not be moral prin-

Even if there should not be moral prin-
ciole enough in this community to prose-
cu,e them and bring them to justice, sill
= will not be in vain. Ii will take the
ouietus from their consciences, and permit
that monitor, if there be any remains of il
in their bosom, to sting them with self-re-
proach. And it will also develope their
true character.
Now many man who pockets the gains
of rum-selling would wish to be considered
the friend of law and order. He would be
considered as an honest man and law-abi-
ding. Withhold the license and see if he
will still obey law. Withhold the license
and see what his claims are to be good
and respectable and law-observing citizen.
See II he will not, as some have done with
in our remembrance, break the law, or con-
nive at its being broken. See if he will
not show that he loves the gains of iniquity
more than he does his honor and his law
keeping habits. 1t is good way to try
the integrity Of men. 1t is most excellent
means of developing character. We have
had some trial of this heretofore, and we
may have again, if licenses are not given.
Let us see it done. Let men show them
selves. 1t is sometimes useful to commu-
nifty to learn the true character of mems
professed patriotism, and to ascertain what
they mean when they say they are friends
to law and order.
Besides, if the refusing Of licenses will
not stop the sale--if men will see whether
they have license to do it or not, why is
it that all who are interested in the rum
traffic are SO strenuous to have licenses
granteds Will not their gains, or what
they sell without license be just as great
as if they had license' And might they
not save also the expense of a license by
selling liquor without one2 Why, then,
are they SO desirous to have Commissioners
elected who will grant licenses Why do
they want license at all
And here my friends the whole matter
comes out. Those who sell spirituous IL
quors, and those who drink them, and those
who pocket gain from the traffic, want the
sanction of law for the business, SO that
their consciences may be more at ease
and their unrighteous gains be the more Sc
cure in their purses. They want you and
me, and all sober men, to sanction their do
ings, and say it is right. This is the shield
under which they have hitherto been pro-
tected, and they desire it STILL Will you
give it them? Will you give your sane
tion TO the sale Of intoxicating liquors in
this county, Will you consent, either by
acting or not acting, to have the food-gates
no iniquity kept open, and to have men
ruined, soul and body, for time and eterni-
ty, by law
o! if more men must be ruined, let it be
done against the law! If more sons, bro
theirs, and neighbors must fall victims to the
tempter's lust of gam, let it de done against
law. If more of what one calls "liquid
death and distilled damnation" is to be pour
ed out on the community, let it, pray
you, be done without the sanction of law.
Let the trafficers, and those who with them
share the gains OF the traffic, bear the re-
sponsibility, and not the whole communi-
ty.
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Compound Sirnp of WILD
w CHERRY, SarsAparilla, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup of WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
TRUTH in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its sautary operation, to offer it TO the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens who ascribe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, on 9th street, between D and streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
H street, First Ward Washington.
Mrs ]. G. WHITE: Dear Madam,-H affords mo
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparila. was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good. was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara. My cough
SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was so much better that /
was al l, to attend to my business and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Fanell Dove, street, between
llth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, D. c.
Price ST. per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by ]. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between d and E streets.
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A NTHRACITE COAL. "A superior lot of
II Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office, opposite s. s. Colemans or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge. co.
fah S-tf JOHN PETTIBONE.
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FREE ExHIBITIoM
OLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
I GALLERY, and Photographic Dspots, es-
tabiished In l640, and awarded the Medal, four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes of Massachusetts,, New York, and Penn
syivania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
2O5 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewclry store
sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l broadway, New York.
as Court street, Boston.
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Portraits taken In any weather. in exquisite style.
Apparatus, Instructions, and all materials furnished
dec IL 6m p
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
n der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the meed being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 20 Auction and Commission Merchant.
A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The sub
IN scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business for more than twenty five years. respect
fully offers his services for the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his care,
Charges reasonable, according to the labor in
Cured.
All communications must be post paid
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter-
fere in the least with those of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant
dec. l3-ln BENJAMIN. HOyHA.hrS.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
I CHAIR MANUFACTURES, Corner of PENN
syluania aue,,ue and 18th street. Washington City,
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly 9. Q.
n G. BEVERIDGE's CHEAP TaILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania Avenue, OPP
posite Coeman's Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
TO make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times:
Making and trimming Goats, best style, $8 so
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do do. Vests do. IS
Making Goats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do. do, l IS
Do. Vests do. do. | 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
G. G. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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Washington, lst april, 1916.

perpetual cnaIter, ana a capital OF SZ500OO, with
liberty to increase to S5O000O and insure against
loss or damage by fire, Dwelling Houses, Stor ss
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Fnrni
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most IA
vorabIe terms.
The ample means and successful business of the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensve conAagrations, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which it may sustain on risks taken at this Agency
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according To
the usage of the best Fire Companies and paid
with promptness in current funds.
In differences should arise touching any Loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same tc
arbitrators inderently chosen; or, at the optior
the assured, the jurisdiction of the proper Court o.
this city will be acknowledged
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas *. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin &cadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
.yoseph Church .Silas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buell.
Samuel E. Broaghton, Miles A. Tuttle,
f.. WhHe,,:: John L. Bos,oeA,
Ebenezer Flowey, Jocsph PrDtt,
4.Thon,as X. Brace, Presto enk
IL. Loomis, Secretary. april l. tsw2m.
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A HoRsEl A HoRsE!!

WE have for sale a splendid, well-bred, saddle
w and harness horse, yeung and souhd.
Please call at the subscribers House Furnishing
Store, PennsylvsniA avenue, betvesn 9th and 10th
stres,. South sids l.. 3. BECK Il SOM
spsi ai-M tNstenal lnssllissnessl
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New York,
NHlS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
i LY upon the most favorable terms and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium
| If over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourths in secured note payable in one year
with SIX per cent interest, subject to assessments
II required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend of pro-
hts paid in scrip certificates bearing per cent in.
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount or 1t may be applied to the payment of fll-
tnIe premiums, or 10 increase the amount insured
All persons tak.e policies become members but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums
married woman can ipsure the life of her hus-
oand Secure from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi.
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall hay.
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
or IN first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis Z. Grover, Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President
BENZ. c. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH L. LORD. Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
n.
JooEPH Z. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner Of Al and
streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
NE subscribers will publish at the commence
Il ment o. the present session of Congress, about
January !, l846, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeaby to an act Of Congress Of the
iast session, and for the accommodation of those rem
he1nen ioho haze the earlier edition in nine polp,es
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1899
10 March l845, will be published separately and
soid al the cost Of paper and print. An annual sup
PIGMENT on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session of Con-
gress, so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
LITTLE e. BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
CHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
~ on seventh street, between ID and E streets
On hand general assortment Of all articles kent
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pr-
ces that cannot fail to please.
ENGRAVING .aND COPPERPL.8TE
PRINTING, BY
j. ". NJ. TIL n OOP.
Esnnsylyania avenue, between 1at and I'd streets
near the Capitol
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER
i bbls. prime Roll Butter
200 Venson Hams
500 bbls and half bbls. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter which will be sold to the trade low.
T., PICKRELL e. co.
feb TT Water street, Georgetown
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WASHINGTON AGENCY
OF THE

Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District of Columbia, and vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
d. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lst ApriL ls46.
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DLEAsANT and well-fnrntshed apart
i msnts may BE- had At Miss GURLEY's, on g
sssst, nsM isty
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M PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
sttution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance life for or more years, or for the
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual Joint
stock companies so great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles of its operation
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms of application for
insurance be had at my store on 7th street, i'm
mediately opposite the National Inteigencer Office.
G. s. FOWLER, Agent
feb 24-3taWtf
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LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.
THE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN.
Jan. "a lS46.-tf
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COAL! Coz L.!
NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
In small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal, Gan.
thracte) from Philadelphia. Those in want Of a
good article Of this kind of fuel will please apply
early it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it, Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7h street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
TIL
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THE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
l. assortment of HARDWARE, including hollow
,oare, Wood Ware, Brushes, BASKETS, Jap. Tin Ware
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l-f GEO. SAVAGE
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NHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
" on seventh street, between ID and E streets.
on hand 2 general assortment Of all articles kept
IN a Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pr-
ces that cannot fail to please. .#
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-13
ID Al 4 IeHl NJ.
EssCHv7ssND, IA.
TUESDAY October 18th. Is &c.
ssC3YNHN ID, !
TT Esd

The SocKDoLoG ER.-Some scientific Waltonlan
has invented and patented a hook. 70 which
he has given the above name. which IS represent
as perfect fish killer in Itself The Old saying,
tina. .nibblo is good bite Is truly
cxcmpitied in this invention. No sooner >loes
small fry big fish a,:omPt nIbba At tho bait.
than down comes 4 trip-hammer hook. By the
power of spring and lever. giving the unllcky
nibbler "sockdo'o-er" between tho eyes, and
securing j, on the barb firmly as if il hal
cssaved to swallow. the whole invention instead
of taking fastidious nibb!o to make sure a
..fresh bait.'-Atas.
Ii the inventor of this marderous weapon will
forward to our friends Hunnicu;. and Stanton
samples Of his .'sockdologor.' they prove
VIVA, they are represented 10 be, a fortune awaits
him. provided he can devise somo means TO
furnish our streams with the fish 70 make the
;.nibb.e."
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-13
From The Cincinnati Gazette.
CorWiH vs. JeEiter.

During former session of Congress. Nossrs.
Corwin, of Ohio and Jenlfer. Of Maryland. were
very intimate. The latter. like all Marvlanders.
believes the ''Eastorn shore IS tho Paradise of
world, and he IN tho habit. often as oppor-
tunitics offered, of '.pokiny fun At CorwIn about
tho buckeyes and the State of OHIO generally
Corwin bore this persecution patiently for awhile.
usually, however, returning shot for shot: until
one day while dining at the Presidents. Jentcr
came down upon him hard, that Corwin re-
solved to silence him forever; so rising from his
sea, he remarked, that he was not iii the vein for
story telling. but he would relate incident: that
occurred during the early par; OF his profession
el career. in Cour; house IN the interior of the
State Of Ohio
He said tina. the Judge had Jus: taken his sea,
upon the bench, and cause was about 10 be COM
menceC. when very white haired old gentle
man came lettering INTO the court room. upon n
cane in either hand. The old man was soldier
of the revolution and had come in to procure 4
lawyer t. prepare his papers. that no might &c:
his seni-annual payment. This service was al
WAYS of course rendered gratis.
The papers. continued Mr.. c. were handed O.
vcr to him. and after asking Of the other
necessary questions, he enqurod the age of the
pensioner.
In ,rcmulous. shriil voice, the old an
swered "F-o-r-t-v-f-i-v-e."
.You do not understand me- old gentleman
said Mr.. c. IL wish 70 know how old YOU are!'
81 am f.o-r-t-v-f-i-y-e. young SIR
..My dear sir, | do no. wish 70 know how old
YOU we're when YOU Jeff the service. or when Won
entered it-bu, want to know how old Won are
row."
Il told ye for,y-five''
Mr.. Corwin then looked up to the Judge. (Eho
was himself getting out OF pa,enco.) IN despair,
and his honor taking the matte. in hand, in pre-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-13
Michigan City Branch Bank.
editor of the 4aportc Wing says:

The editor Of the I.aportc Wing says:
The Stock in tho Michigan ity Branch BAN
heretofore owned by Cap. Andsew. Ge. Orr.
and Jonathan Burr, Of Michigan City. ha~ been
purchased by Miessrs. Wadsworth & Over. Of
Chicago, and Col. T.. p. TAYLOR. Of Springfield.
Ut. Cot L. y. Taylor. il IS saii. ms been
elected Pres't pro tenn. in place Of Gen. orr to
place, which will be GA the "a Of N5ycm ,.r.
Capt. Andrew. the present efficient Cashier. ,,jl
continue IN office until directors are elected.
Tho stockholders, We arc Informed. arc III
loco focos. and viii havo controlling Influence
over the operations Of the bank.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-13
A Singular Sermon.

Four gentlemen and an old minister assaiied on
the highway by three robbers who demanded and took
possession Of all their funds The old minister pleaded
very hard to be allowed little money, he his
way pay a bill in London The higIwaymen, our
authority informs, beng generous fellows, gave him all
his money back again condition of his preaching them
a sermon. Accordingly they retired little distance
from the highway and the minister addressed them as
follows
GEyrEMEv-You are the most like the old apostles of
any of the world, for they wanderers the
EARTH and you; they had neither lands tene
ments that they could call their neither presume
have you They despscd of all, but those of their
profession and So suppose you; they unalter-
ably fixed in the principles they professed and dare
you; they often hurled into jas and prisons
all Of which sufierngs presume have been Undergone
by you; their professions brought them all unnelv
deaths and if you continue in your will yours
bring you But in this point beloved you differ might
y for the apostles assembled from a heaven
where, afraid, you will go, but their deaths
compensated with eternal glory yours will be with
eternal shame and misery unless you repent of your
sins.
young and pretty girl stepped into shop where
young man, who had long been enanored but dared
speak stood behind the selling dry goods
In order long possible, she eheapened
every thing; last she said 4 believe you think
cheating YOU.
ooh, no. said the youngster, so you always
fair
Well whispered the lady blushng she laid the
epasis the word, Il would stay long bargniug
if YOU were not dear
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-10-13
Old ROu:l, and Read ;.
A letter from Washington says:

A letter from Washington says:
written n long cpistlo TO YOUNG Hickory. POLK ,
that he has gono far enough into Mexico for all
useful purposes, thu, he has found no gold mines
or boxes Of diamonds in tie chapparals; ba. bis
men keep up the old habi: Of getting hungry al
ieas. once in twcnty-folr hours and tia. be has
neither horses. nor mules, nor iackassos nor mig
gers, nor wagons, nor carts, nor bread. nor pork.
nor beof, For whisky, nor meal, -four. nor
coffee, nor sugar, nor salt. potatoes, nor CORN
(and he puts IN word To tho Secretary Of W ar
about tho necessity of patching pnnta'oons some
times, and that should he Get safely into Monte
ry, he will stay thorc, unless the department shall
send him tho miscellaneous articles herein be-
fore mentioned. And TO talks, too, of certain
moneys, ind Of tho difficulty Of passing treasury
drafts, IN tho English tongue, among people
who speak only Indifferent Spanish. Rcpor.
whispers, too, tina: Mr.. Polk md his connscors,
especially Marcy and Walker, arc sorcIy pcrplex-
ed thereat, while Buchanan SAYS that tie matter
had better have been cf. 10 him 10 negotiate; be-
cause he did not get 81 40 Of tho British, he is
certain he ca bully il ont of the Mexicane
p. S.-Father Richie has cleaned out all cav
filing upon the Oregon question To has clcar-
Iy established the three following propositions -
l. That Mr. Polk began with 81 10.
:. That, though 10 offered forty -nno. md
signed orty-nine-stiil--
3. That no never was. never has been. and
never can be satisfied with anything shor. of 81
40, especially in respect of Mexico.