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DINWIDDIE

A meeting of the Democratic party OF DinWid-
die was held al The Court House, on Monday the
Dis, day Ct February, lS4S:
On motion, DR.. VIM. F. Thompson was called
10 The Chair, and Winston Sutherland was ap-
pointed Secretary.
The Chairman in a few remarks stated The puf-
pose for which this meeting was convened. be
said "the selection ot a suitable candidate win
union and energy, would ensure success in the
Spring election, redeem the county from Ian &C.
cideniaD Wing representation and give assurance
Of success in an important election, in which, not
only the principles ot The party, but the honor
and rich, Of The whole county would be al issue"
On molten Of Capt. Hamblin, il was
Resolved, That as We prefer principles 10 men,
we will support any individual who, in The opin-
ion Of This meeting, may be considered The most
available candidate.
Mr.. BENJAMIN B. Vaughan was placed in no
minalion by Mr.. James Boisscau, and was unanI-
mousIy selected as The candidate OF The Democra-
cy for The county.
Mr.. Vaughan accepted The nomination, and IN
a few %eluquen, remarks declared his readiness
10 engage in lhe contest in defence Of Democratic
principles and Of national rights and honor, wne-
Their assailed at home or abroad, he was Tor an
entire occupation OF The country, State by Stale
and unless Mexico would sue for proper terms
o., peace. subjugaie her entirely, and then grant
her a boundary line which would secure 10 us"ln-
dcmni,y 70. The pas, and give security Tor the iu-
lure"
On motion, the Chair appointed Capt. FEE. J.
Jones. Rev. Joseph Roper, Capt. VIM. Pinch
back. Or. Albert Boisssau, Peter Walden. Joseph
G. Boisseau, Robert C. Pollard, and A. w. Cou-
sins, additional delegates 10 those heretofore aP-
pointed 10 represent this county IN Inc Siaie Con
yen,ion 10 be held on the 28;h INST, IN Richmond.
On motion, Resolved, That these proceedings,
be furnished to The Petersburg Republican and
Richmond EnauiIer for publication.
WIN. F. THOMPSON, Chm.
WINSTON SUTHERLAND, SecTy.
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WM. L. Henley, Sec'y.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Al a meeting Of a portion OF Inc Democratic
parry Of Prince Edward county, held in The large
jury room OF The Court House, on The 2ist Feb
ruary, 1918, (court day,) Moses Tredway was
| called 10 The Chair, and l.. G. Jefress appointed
Secretary.
The object OF The meeting having been explain
ed in a short address By Samuel =. Anderson,
ESQ, on motion, the Chairman appointed The lol-
lowing committee TO draft resolutions Tor The &C
ton cl the meeting, 10 wit: William Y. flournoy,
Samuel C. Anderson, James Fl. Wilson, Richard
Ii. Watkins and D. P. Taylor, who, having re-
Tired a shor, time, submitted through their Chair
man, William C. Flournoy, the following pre-.
amb!e and resolutions, which were
adopted:
Whereas, ii is The right OF every tree people
f~earlessly 10 express their opinions upon all sui
iecls affecting their national and individual rights
and their duty TO support the President Of The U.
States in the faithful discharge OF The duties i'm
posed upon him by The Constitution and laws OF
the country, and especially so when The nation Is
engaged in a foreign war with an obstinate and
infatuated enemy, and The conduct OF that Presi-
den, is the subject OF unjust attack and ill!berai
Misrepresentation by his political opponents who
seem py their conduct more 10 covet the high
places Of power and the spoils OF office Than 10
cherish in their hearts a genuine love of country.
Therefore,
Isl, Resolved, That The war in which we are
involved with Mexico was mol commenced by the
President Of The United States, nor caused nor de-
clared By him, but resulted from the act OF Me1i-
CO herself, as truly recognized by Congress, in
her vain attempt 10 reconquer Texas.
2nd, Resolved that The war thus commenced on
the part Of Mexico, was wanton and unjust, and
called imperalively upon Congress 10 appropriate
men and money 10 carry il on till an honorable
peace shall be secured, with satisfactory indem-
nifty for the pas. and security for the future.
3rd. Resolved, Tina, the Presiden, of The U.
States, in Office, has fulfilled the expectation O!
those who elected him, BY carrying oul ~iaitntully
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WINSTON SuTHERLA
JAMES CITY COUNTY.

A, a meeting of The Democrats OF James City
County, held al The store oil Captain T.. 1. Gar
rett. on Saturday, The Both February, l848, for
The purpose of taking into consideration the p!o-
nriety OF sending delegates 10 the Convention 10
be holden in the City Of Richmond on the 2Sh
February,
On motion, Captain Alexander II. Hawkins
was called 10 The Chair, and William l.. Henley
appointed Secretary.
The object ofthe meeting having been explain.
ed bv The Chairman, William L. Henley offered
The following resolutions for the consideration OF
the meeting; which, after having been read BY
him, upon motion made and seconded, were una
nimously adopted, viz:
/. Resolved, That we approve Of Inc proposed
Convention 10 be held in Richmond on the 2Sth
February; and that the following gentlemen be
amounted delegates 10 represent us in said Con.
yention, viz: Colonel Bennett Kirby, NorboIne
| BIowe, Henley T. Jones. Moses 4. Harrell, Win.
M. Jones, Thomas Gotfi2han, Nathaniel Piesoll,
Henry B. Nj. Richardson, Captain p. S. Garrett,
Or. vi. S. Warren, William p. Browne, VIM.
III. Barnes, john Z. Richardson, Henry V. Nor
| Kiss, Jesse L. Taylor, Robert NORRIS.
On motion, The names of the Chairman and
| Secretary we're added 10 the list OF delegates.
=. Resolved, That we approve The policy o!
| President Puik's administration, and sustain him
fully and entirely in his views with regard L.
the Mexican war, believing that, on our part, il
is both Just and righteous, and ought TO be prose
cu.ed with The utmost visor and energy, until
| Mexico shall consent 10 a treaty of Peace, secur-
ing 10 US full indemnify for pas. injuries, and
ample security for The fu urc.
8. Resolved. That VT have The ulmos, conf
!cnce in The intelligence, patriotism and integrity
OF the Hon. Henry a. Wise and Lemuel J. Bow
den, and that they be requested 10 represen, US in
said Convention, in The event that none OF The
Delegates hereby appointed shall attend.
4 Resolved, That The proceedings OF This meet
ing be forwarded by the Secretary, 10 the Editors
of the Richmond Enquirer, with the request thai
they publish them; and then on motion Q tNa'hl.
| Pigsou, the meclIEg adjourned.
ALEX. ii. HAWKINS, Chm.
Wa. L. HESLEY. Sec'y.
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TTIE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
= n,io,;o,.s which he proiesscd when a canti

the principles which hc p~roiesscd "':eh i 'a"''-
date. ~
4ih. Resolved, Tha, the Wings, in endeaVol.
ing 10 fight the coming Presidential contest ou
The single issue of the Mexican war, e1nlon .hem
usual lacl in suppressing the issues deal;st ~
hon namely. Bank. Tariff. &c.-all OF which
| become obsolete with them whenever 'ney q
mol he power 10 inf CT them on The country.
SIN. Resolved, That we apprcvco OF me susses,
tioo 10 hold a National Convention IN me Guy =.
| Baltimore, in May next, TO select Candidates iol
| The Presidency and Vice Presidency, and una, ".
| will caeeriully support any sound anu" nv
Proyiso Democrat whom said Convention may
nominate.
On motion of Mr.. Anderson, il was
Resolved, That The Chair appoint !wen!y.one
delegate TO attend the Democratic CONVENE mue
TO be he ID in Richmond on The 2Sth ins.: ~ ~
Chair appointed The tollowing:-Wllliam y
Flournov. James II. Wilson, d. D. Taylor, Ricn
ard H. Watkins, Branch ]. Worsham, Joe, W
Womack. Saml. C. Anderson, J. w. keau, w
liam T. Wooden, James T. Price, Palrlch -
Jackson, Thomas Clark, James VeDaoie, yosep.
Watson, Nathan G.. Magehee, Samuel w. "
nable, Henry N. Watkins, Edwin Edmunos, 20
Ell Elan, and our Senator William n. Dehhis
and Delegate B. w. Wumack.]
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary "ei'
added 10 the delegation.
On motion, Resolved, That we will poslpon'
until March court the nomination oil a cahuIud'
10 represent this county in The next Legislature
and that the Democratic party be requested "
meet then for that purpose.
On motion, Resolved, That a copy OF these pro
ceedinss be sent 10 the Richmond Enquirer 10
publication, with Il request that The Examine
and Lynchburg Republican copy.
MOSES TREDWAY, Chairman.
l.. C.. JeFFREss, Secretary.
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E,r lie Enquirer.
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF AMELIA.

TO THE DEMOCRACY Of hmI
You will perceive b. the public Plih'S .n"'
your worthy delegate, Lewis E. Hatvic, Esq,
declines a reelection, which vii! devoiVe upon
you The duty OF selecting from your MUS d sen.
llcman who will be qualified 10 bear anon 'hs
Democratic banner with honor 10 hiniseli anu
The great causc that you have so long advocated.
am sure thai you may hnd many IN your
ranks who would be faithful and elhclenl SIAN
dard bearers; but, without any InVldious dlsiinc-
lion, thin; [ can point you 10 one who IS emf
nenlly qualified TO supply the vacancy, Should
one occur. Lie has been raised among you rom
his infancy, is well known 10 all for his undo
WAITING and unc~ompromisins attachment 10 De-
mocratic principles, whose motto has ever been
sp,inciples moi men, and although his family
are all Wings, vet he has always been The advo-
cate and able defender OF Democracy at all line
and under all circumstances, through EVIL az
we'll as good report. IL will be necessary mat
your candidate be able 10 confront his opponent
upon The Musings, and there De able 10 defend
ard maintain The gfea, measures advocated oy
YOU this he will be able 10 do with signal apiii-
" and success. Last, though not least, he Is an
uncompromising cold water man, 10 the entire
exclusion Of every intoxicating drink, which !
think and maintain 10 be a great desideratum In
all legislators; for | hazard nothing in saying that
tbree-lourlhs OF the disgracetul scenes which nave
invaded our Stale and National Legislative halls
for many years past, have been produced by the
too Tree use of intoxicating drinks. For such a
man. | point you 10 DR.. William II. Robertson,
whom YOU ali know. He will make you faith.
full and able representative.
February s, lS4S. FOREIGNER.
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Mr.. CLAY AT PHILADELPHIA
Euiogy IN Mr.. Adams.-We learn from he
adelpnia Bulletin, that Mr.. Clay was off,
received and welcomed to the city OF Phits
phia, on Saturday morning, by the city coz
in the Hall Of Independence. After benz
mally INTRODUCED 10 each member OF Ihesr o"s
he in a briet conversational manner and az
inaudible voice, addressed Mr.. Meredilh, ~
dent of select council, in substance as loio.
He commenced by returning bis acsnoss-
menis 10 the city council, as The repescniaa'I
The people of Philadelphia, for the liberal 9.
table and enthusiastic reception iaal haC !.
extended 10 him on The occasion oil MS w.
their city. He expressed the happiness y a..
ed him TO meet them and his fellow cItze
Philadelphia in a manner so unosien'al'ous !,
said that this would have been The happie>' .
OF his life, were il not tor The loss The counHi
age and humanity had sustained in The ca.
Mr.. Ada loss of one OF the pnres' Il
riots and hes, men thatlhe age had known.
He spoke Of The sensation OF grief that $.
ded the nation, and in which he fully paticEl|
A great light had gone out. He had been q
connected with him, both in public and pa
life, for a long period Of years, and from ,t 4
ne had first been acquainted win MN, %.
found him, at all times, and under all cas%
stances, The pure and elevated patrio'-in.
and faithful iriepd-and the wise and eooo
Al the close of The last war-a troubled
and one oil great impofiance-Mf. Aue1c
rendered great services. The loss was ~
all, but 10 no one so heavy as TO him. NJ
was loo full al this moment 10 make a ses
vel he could no, entirely permit The coca
PASS wi:hou, referring 10 Mir. Adams. u,a'
Passing from this melancholy theme ~
spoke OF the kindness which, for peflol usr1s
one wears, during which lime ne had, q! iv ri II
visited Philadelphia. he had received .itt:
cit;z.ns-lhat in a long, eventfui arc ~ d,
career, under every circumstance now.
he had always found them his true 'f's"''
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13uesday Morning, February 20, 1913.
CAMPAIGN PAPER.

- DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN PAphN'
We propose issuing from the Office OF Inc Inquirer
r,om the 18Th of March until the close oil the pp'oNe"
,np Presidential Election, a weekly paper VI u S"'
of the Enquirer, for the purpose oi a'sse"i"a'as -
formation among the people, and counteractins u "a
forts of The Whig press here-al three oil "n0n
,,rsa cv issued, or are about 10 issue, a caIhpals" r"rea'
10 operu,e upon the Presidential Election 10 newIy
nex,. TIL. paper will be entitled, THE a','ayiuy
ENQUIRER" rand viii he furnished IL . -xn.rse
vary low rates-rates insufficient TO cove, az !,
or nnh,ica,iou, unless on: friends e1e'' :, assi,,on
,,s behalf. and give tia wide cireula'on. ~. MAY.
- no,,,ies. we will give a correct statement !, :"
ss,, aod any general naws that may % ' ""as.r,o #
We particularly call The attention oi '"o
-. n.moera,ic Convention 10 this subject.
For a single copy, 500
For SIX copies, 40
For len copies, ,s m
For twenty copies, .n,ia i,
And, The same rates for a larger numoer-to % pun -
al cases in advance. .,n,,.,,,or
49, !, ia impor,ant 10 the success OF the puoheauon
~, Individuals and clubs wishing the paper :"
49,, ehop,d send In their orders as soon as pfac.eao'''
w. F. & THos. RlTcHiE, !N
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THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

In another column will bs iouha '"e my.
nroceedine, of this body, thus far. we naseJ jus
inns 10 saw, ,ha, i. is one OF the most numerous
and in poin, OF talents and other cons'aefa''o".
,no., ,.spsc,able Conventions we nave e'e'
- virginia. The people, from the mountains L
-. .ss.board, have sen, up their representatives
- ,yoelaim their principles and secure lhelr sue
cess. The fines, spirit anima'es every mem0ei
The spirit OF harmony, OF union, OF ds70''0" q
principles and 10 victory. ~
On taking The Chair, the President y.
Patton. Esq made an opening address, ~h'c"
for genuine humor, striking eloquence an'
powerful effect, W. have never heard surpaSseu'
He r,oucbed of" The proceedings OF Inc la'e wing
"no-par,y" Convention in a very hanas0m us,; %n'
,umorous style. The satire, however euV'ns'
w., mos, delicate and respectful. The imne"S'
audience received it with unabated sa''S.a''o''
We took notes of MIR. P.'s remarks ana feg.e'
tina, we canno, present them TO our readers '"''
morning. They shall appear very soon'
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grThe large and brilliant audience al the Ex.
change last night, were delighted viii the exqui-
size music of the Steyermarkischsl Tonight
they they give their last Concert, when twoo of
their fines. pieces will be performed, viz: "Soundo
iron Home and Lanner's magnificent "Soiree
Challcrer." Suea music was never heard IN
p;chmond
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they leave the citT for The Interior, Inc hesl,b :.
the soldiers will TO doubt much improve.
Wemay add that We learn that tie 4 Il X.
III cky Regiment has applied for pe:uisslsn :
occupy Pachuca aud that Tulancinso, a deiabt
ful city, about The size OF JalaPa, some iorty mia
east OF Pachuca, will also shortly be %occup:e..
We publish The following order Of Gen. Sm;,
less Tor is importance here than 10 show h,
thoroughly Ger. Scott is carrying into eff, ,t
orders OF our Goyernmen, 70 quarter on HE -,
my:
OFFICE CT CIVIL AND MILITARY GovEasep ,
National Palace, Mexico, Feb. 4, ISIS. |
10 insure tranquility and good oiter n /.
neishborhood OF The city OF Mexico, all H., n.
OF The territory commonly known as lie yap4y
the basin oil Mexico, including The places her.
after named, as annexed 10 the Federal Dist.
and placed under The jurisdiction Of the AVN.
mlenIo o! The city, for all purposes Of police a..
revenue. =
The quota Of The contribution TO be paid h. j..
City and Federal District, including The Va
is $780, GOO per annum, and the net SOS 333 .
The remaining Part OF the State II Mexico-,s
De paid 10 equal monthly portions those d, n
cember and January being now due.
The following is a list OF the subfiy;si.
owns and villages, included under this deere.
The Federal district:
EAST OF MEXICO.
DIVISIONS municipalities.
TExcoCo.-Texcoco, Papalotla, Atapeo A.
man. Chiaulla, Chicoloapam, Tepellascc Z.
pu!alpan.
Observation-Disclosures, O,umba. A.,
pusco, Temascalapa, Tecamac, San CnsI.
Ecalcpcc.
cHALco.-Chalco, Tlalmanalco, Amecan..,
Iepopula, &ochitepcc, Ozumba, Tools,
IldyacaPa, llahuac, lxiapa'cca, Ayoziago.
WEST OF MEXICO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TIA .-f,alnepanaa. Tula,.
Huixquiluca, Nome Bajo, Mon,e.Allo MAJ.
pam.
ZuMp4soo Tequisquisc. y,.
lalran, Tlucipos,la.
CUAUTITLAN-Cuau,irlan, Tepoizotlan. T..
loyucan, Huehuetoca, Tulrepec.
TLALPAM.-Iialpam, X~oc:imilco, Coyca,;,
MiIpa-Aila, Toyahuaico, San Angel. San,a :.
TULANclNGo.-TuidBc,nso, Alalc1iico. :
GTanie, Huascazliaya, acofochilao, Tu;r..
p5c, Tenango, duchuc;la, Zinguiuca.
PAcHUcA.-Pachuca, Mineral Del Mon.
Mineral Del Chico, Gcmpoala, Tizayucan.
APAM.-Apam, Tspeapulco.
By the Governor:
K. p. HAMMOND, SecIcal;.
The following is The latest order We see .c-
Gen. Scot:
Gsnsrai OrdryS-No. 81.
HEADQUARTERS Of the ARMY
Mexico, Feb. IL, IS4S.
The Ssh article Of val directs that "all pue.
stores taken in The enemy's camp, towns, iors
observation-disclosures Of artillery, ammunilioa
&c shall be secured for The service Of the {
States or The orders OF Government BY ilcaIy :
Otherwise. Until The receipt oil such superioic
deTs, no! a piece Of captured artillery or Jr
nance, and no captuTei ammunition, CT other ne
te7ie,, Will be taken from any Of The iolis of cEie
he'd By he American army in ibis Republic, {.
cepl Tor immediate service in the existing var
By command Ct Maj. Gen. ScOTr:
H. L. SCOTT, A. a. A. G
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We learn through the Charleston Courier, thai
S. S. Pren,iss, Esq, and young Erwin, a grand
son Of Mr.. Clay, had LEI; New Orleans, in order
10 engage in a deadly duel on The 1914 February.
The quarrel sprane from some reflections on
MIR. Erwin's father by Mr.. Prenliss a. the Bar.
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At the Charleston Races On Friday, Messrs. C.
and N. Green's horse Free Trade walked over the
course, The other horses paying forfeit. Fifteen
horses, including Free Trade, were handicapped
for The lhree.miIe race on Saturday.
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E1r The Ea0girer.

For the Enquirer.
h1essrs. Edi,ors:-At our earnest solicitation,
Mr.. Thompson, Of Botetourt, has consented 10 De
a candidate Tor reelection 10 the House OF Dele
gales. You will please announce this TACT, and
MANY VOTERS OF BoTETOURT.
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I'VE should have yesterday published The above,
bu, ii did not reach US until lale on Saturday
night. We shall certainly take Mr.. Ms word
for il. (for he alone can know that be had
finished his remarks; bu! as he was speaking so
well and appeared TO US 10 stop very aorup'ly, a"a
as the Convention, no one can doubt, DID give
most decided and manifest signs OF dIssalIsiac'
ton with Mr.. Ms remarks, VIZ had NEST plau-
sible grounds for our version. More than once
we speak without fear Of contradiction, Inc Con-
ven,ion exhibited great impotence and open cla-
NOR while FIR. Nj. applied TO The Wing Tarty the
story of,he ''no-shir," ('no rariy") o. "a perfect
ly happy man." He says he had concluded ms
speech, and we believe him; but we repeat, and we
can youch hundreds Of witnesses, that The sific-
lures of the Clay Wing speaker from hlbemaTlc
'riled" The Tayloriles not a litlle.-ESa
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MONS. vATTEMARE AND MR. ADAs

The Washington Union, of Saturday evei
relates the following incident:
"This day week the distinguished mau,
whose memory so many thousands OF persons
all ages, sexes and conditions, contributed 10 p
The last honc.s on this day, was employed icfis
or three hours in inspecting, in Mr.. Waterman
rom, the beautiful booas, engravincs ant ne
ais which he had brought wilh him from FfsGr
His object was To take such a coup = Gi II he
articles as would enable him 10 place a 'rh'
before the House OF Representatives tia, aor
exhibit an outline Of The whole, and wouli dol
tice 10 the lahors of the generous enthusiast. 4
necessary papers connected with this expIanab
were lying upon Mr.. Adams desk on Mon
morning. We understand, his intention VA.
rise, when his name was called, 10 make his
pose, and TO follow it up with IN appropriate {
lion in relation 10 Mr.. Vauemare. Before !;
name was called, Mr. Adams was struck a..
with The mortal blow which has consigned b,
the tomb"
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CARD.
To tie Editors Of the En-

To Me EdN0Ts 0T We enquirer
Gentlemen: am surprised TO read 10 The En-
ouirer" Of This morning, a statement that The few
rema,ks | tad The honor to submit 10 The Wing
Conven. ai, yesterday, were received with 50
much dissatisfaction and clamor as 10 force me
to lake my seat. This is unjust to the mem
bcrs Of me Convention and 10 myself, and al
together inaccurate. My remarks were IN a
spiri, OF playtuluess, and designed 10 coniii-
blure 10 The eocd.ieelins of The ConveoIon' WINS.
they were considered somewhat ca'Iea lor Oy
The position in which the friends OF MI clay
stood. ~
Ii is wholly untrue that | was compelled % lake
my seat. resigned The floor voluntarily having
finished what | had 10 say. ,.,
You will do me The Justice, | hope, 10 publish
This card and 10 correct the error into which you
have fallen. Respectfully.
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THE UNION AND THE TREATY.
Washington Union, Of Saturday, has an arm,
in reference 10 the rumors in circulation win Z
gard 10 The treaty which is now before The Sers
II asserts that The treaty was not, as is alc:.
made by Mr.. Tiisi by private instructions h.
MIR. Polk, and that The Cabine, knew nothing
ii that there is no provision in The treaty al.
the WiImol Pfoviso, as has been stated At
that there is a large cession Of country mate
us, "ot a greater extent tnan any country IN (
rope except Russia"-ih that The territory Goes
Guide the bay OF San Francisco in he So
degree OF north latitude. In iacl," aids z
Union, I'VE acquire, according 10 The reror
slipnlations OF the treaty, all the best ports on z
Pacific line in California, even counting jcs'
10 the extreme cape in The peninsula. We So
gam some ot The finest harbors in the We.
narbors which ere essential 10 The comfort az
convenience 0: the six or seven hundred wns'
ships that flock 10 this region. On til, acc'G'
alone, Massachusetts may well boast Of the 4
cushion, il il should be accomplished"