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Form for Bid ,ohere no change from adrer-
tise0ient Is c0ntenap lated by The bidder.

81 Tor we, as the case may be) there write the
name names in FULL of there state the residence
or resdencesl hereby propose to carry the mail on
the route from New Orleans 70 Vera Cruz as often
as the Postmaster Generals advertisement for
proposals on the same, dated October Is, 1852 re-
qn!res in the time stated in tho schedule contained
of conveyance, TO witt Here state how it is to be
conveyed for the annual sum Of There write out
the sum in words at full LENGTH
The following is the form of the guara ntee,
which should be filled. the first blank with the
name of the guarantors the second with that of
the bidder; and thu third and fourth with the be.
ginning aud terminating points oil the route; and ,
after being dated, should be signed by the guar
aniors, who must be shown, by the written certif.
cate of postmaster, other equally satisfactory
testimonial, to be men of property, and able to
make good their guarantees. This guarantee, 80
certified, should accompany each bili:
"Ihe undersigned ----- guaranty that ---,
ifhis bid for carrying the mail from --to-
be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter
into the contract required by the Postmaster Gem
era pursuant to such bid, prior to the 18th Of Feb
ruary next, with at least two good and sufficient
sureties, to perform the service proposed
Dated. ~ [Signed1
>, ur II. Form Of a Certificate. as d. ...
"The undersigned, Postmaster OF -. cert
fes that he is well acquainted with the guaranors
above named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
nntee." s.|a a.. ts# -
Dated -------G "# tSigned.1
q The bid should be sent under seal TO the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. and the words
"Mail proposals-foreign mails' written on the
face of the letter I; and should be despatched in
time to be received BY efore the Sd day ofJanu
airy next, which will be the last day for receiving
proposals under this advertisement. fl /. .a.E
- The acceptance or mona acceptance of the bids
will be determined by the 9Th day of January next.
The service is to commence with the trip nearest
to the fifteenth day Of February, 1853; but if the
bidder shall not consider himself able prepared
to put the service in operation on about that
day, he will specify the day of commencement in
his proposals. The contract term will expire with
the voyage ending on or about the 18th Of Febru-
airy, 1855 ..s.a.I 49,, 1... a.. et .........
ID. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
Pesr OFFICE DEPARrMENT, Oct. Is, 1852. o.
Oct 20-co9w b.. rs. ... .s ....
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE. COMPAN
Office No. 6S Wall street, JNe,o York.
MoRRIs FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER s. BENZ
DICT, Vice-president; PLIsy FREEMAs,
Actuary.F ,......
THIS COMPANY conducted upon the mutual
Il insurance principle, and also upon the princi
pie of leaving proportion of the amount of tho
premiums on interest in the hands ofinsurers, has
greatly extended its business and profits,
fcrred ts benefits at the least possible and out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted to persons visiting California.
Its agency at Washington comprehends the toll
lowing officers:
VIM. Jones, M. D. ,medica lie hammer ,ncarcor-
ner of C and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall Penn.
,ylvania avenue ,opposite Union Buildings.
June2 .....I ar..sH.. .g '....
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,.u.-s MURPHT'S sz.a e- H.-..
olf-sealing Advertising Envelopes NO .283
e.. Madison street, New York. 1..

T,HE SUBSCRIBER n soliciting the patronage
i of all who may see this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new articleis
brought before the public. The experience Of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he confidently refers to the testmo-
ny ofthose business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof oftheir excellence. The following are a few
Of the reasons for their popularity: .
H. LIST. On the place occupied by q seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spcuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD. : @ -.,a-.r 81
Cd. rhe envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed. ..- ....- ........r.y
Sd. Neither wax nor wafersarc requisiteto seat
them. rtttt ,-...sntsz,. III. = ll,. Ht ..t .t
4th. Upon the miscarriage ofa letter the sealin-
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
ofbeng buried months in the dead letter Office.
2 5th. The envelopes re furnished ut almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die which will last for years
9Th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisement, sure to attention Ofallthrough
whose hands it may pass. ..' ' W"
The following is list of prices for dies engraved
OF bress and 81 envelopes of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made a,
above with name, address, SC: .-.H f. ".'a 90"
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Orders for. Tickets. and Shares and Certificates
of Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will
receive the most prompt attention, and an &C
count of each drawing will be sent immediately
after it 10 over to all who order from me.
Address 8 E. E. O'BRlEN,
Oct2l Agent, Alexandria, Va.
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o. Prize tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or cashed. p
o. All orders from distance for tickets in the
above splendid schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed. and Official drawings sent to all
who order tickets.
Address r. FRANCE CO.,
Nov 2 Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CALI
~ lNnRNIA- a NCnSCO. ~ --- n

SAVINGS AND EXCHANGE BANK OF CALL
IFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO.
DILLS OF EXCHANGE, in Gums to suit, on the
ID Bank of the Metropolis" Washington, and
upon every principal city and town in The United
States. .. - ....
Our facilities and arrang ements are better and
more perfect than any other house in California.
Persons carrying wishing to place funds in
California, will find it much more safe aud
nient 10 take certificates of deposit from the
"Bank of the Metropolis" always pre-
pared to cash them upon presentation.
Investments, Collections and Remittances made
on the most favorable terms. ..-...---.
J. X. ROBINSON,
II. L. SMITH.
ROBINSON & CO.,
Managers and Proprie tors.
JuIy l6-TuTh&Satlv -.. .....
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

SELLING OFF AT COST.
LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
l. large and well assorted stock at first cost,
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta
pies and fancy articles Of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels. Three ply, andoth
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
p Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, &c.
Together with every other article in line for
house furnishing purposes.
Our stock OF dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than we desire, and being determined
to carry no strictly summer goods to the next
season, We say empbaticay that all such are to be
sold regardless of cost or value.
p. S.-We take this occasion to return thanka
to those of our customers who have promptly
responded to our call in the way of settlements,
and we trust that all others having unsettled
counts will do likewise.
Julys H. b. & co.
yXTlNE sTORE.-JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
4, and 9th streets, has received invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
st. Pierre st. Julien in quartsand pnts aiargauI
Medoc. gel.
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac Chateau Sauterne,
Haut-Sauterne.
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vauclusc from Havre, now
expect daily to receive 1t, together with choice
assortmento Of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &C. r..
Nov Is
DISCOvERY AND EXPLORATION OF THE
~ Mississippi Valley, with the Original Nara
tives Of Marquette, Alloney, Membre, Hennepin
and Anastase Douay, by John Culinary Shea;
VOL, Svo - .s..' a.
The Forest, by the Author of Lady Alice, &c.
| Mems Wives, by Thackeray. Appleton's Popu
| lar Library. .' - tNEE
Lives of Wellington and Peel Appleton's Pop
uar Library. -....... .... % 90. p - y
| Manual OF the Mollusca, or a Rudimentar,
Treatise on Shells, by s. P. woodwar / vol
London. '..
| This day received for sale by p NJ
TAYLOR & MAURY,
octW Booksellers, near 9th 81.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.-The Old Red Sand
~ stone, or New Walks in an Old Field. BY
Hugh Miller. l2mo. 49,. :.
REPOSITORY Discourses on the First Epstlc of
Peter, by John Brown, ID. ID. Svo.
Jane Bouverie, or Prosperity and Adversely, by
Miss Sinclair, author of Modern Accomplishments.
Reveries of Bachelor, Book of the Heart, by
Tx Marvel Sixth edition. l2mo.
The Soldier of the Cross, by the Rev. Dr. Ley
burn. Second edition.
The Broken Bud, or "reminiscences of Be-
reaved Mother.
For sale at low prices, by ....|' ..,.
GRAY g. BALLANTYNE, 7th st.
Sept 2S (Union) .......
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War Department,

Bureau OF Typographical Engineers,
20. f,..s a.. 1880 OCroBER 20, 1852. (.
DRoPOsALs will be received until, and inciud-
Is ing the first day Of December next, for the
following articles required on Lake Michigan:
$50 pieces. IA inch square. 80 feet long, hewn
- ~ white oak timber s.y ,t...u .alr III +.
$50 pieces do IS feet long, do .i r.ag
100 pieces do go feet long, do - lsss
10 pieces, Is inches square, 60 feet long, do aa
100 round white-oak piles, 90 feet long q a
5000 lbs y inch bolt iron, in pieces Of - or 10
500 cords of good bard stone, for crib ballast,
soft or sand stone. Each cord of stone to
yield l28 feet solid measure. ,.-,fs.s.
The foregoing articles TO be delivered ut New
Buffalo, (Lake Michigan,) as follows: 49, 81
One-third Of the timber BY the 3lst day of next
March; one-third BY tho 3Oih day of next April
one hs y q the e ss day Of
One-third BY the 3Oth day of April next; one
third by the 3lst day Of May next; one. third by
the 30th day of June next. sst lF
fed days. to be measured and inspected by an
agent Of the United States, and if approved and
received, the quantities 90 approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price, Less 10
retained by the United States until the contract be
completed, when amounts SO retained will be paid
to the CONTRACTOR will be forfeited TO the United
States If the contractor fail to fulfil his contract.
The hewn timber to be free from sap, spite, and
imperfections. . ~ g
Proposals for the same kinds Of materials, guam.
titles, quality, and tmes of delivery will also be
received for Black Lake harbor, Ottawa county
Michigan. ~ s, ss $780,. ~. (. -
Each proposal will be accompanied with evidence
that the proposer is able to fulfil his contracts and
the Department reserves the right of rejecting any
proposal not satisfactory in all respects.
Advances on contracts cannot be made. But
payments will be made as stated. ~ ..E
The places Of landing materials will be pointed
out by the United States agent on notice to him
by the contractor. On this account the contractor
is not to be subject to delay of over three days
but such landing shall not be considered delivery
of said articles to the United States. No delivery
will be acknowledged except in quantities and
times al stated, and in accordance with this adver
tisement; until delivered, inspected, and received
all articles will be at the risk of the contractor and
under his care But when delivered, inspected
and received, they will be at the risk and under
the care Of the United States. No delay to inspect
and receive at tincs stated will be made or allow
ed on tho part Of the United States. #,...
The proposals. will be endorsed proposals for
Timber" on the outside of the envelope, and will be
addressed to the undersigned. - ~ s
.. ]. j. ALBERT,
Col. Corps Typographical Engineers.
To be inserted in the Republic, Intellig and
Union, Warrington; Courier and Enquirer, New
York; Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo, New York
Advertiser, Detroit; Commercial Advertiser, Chi.
cage; twenty times daily, and then twice week
till December lst.
Oct 2l-d20t&2tawtDecl
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Price of Enpefopes.

When 1t 10 not convenient to forward amount OF
order per mail express, reference to a reepect-
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, ifaddressed
- o. D#t. s',r'I WILLIAM MURPHY,
S4g+f tfea 263 Madison street, New York.
Orderswill be attended to promptly If left ut the
stores Of Mcssrs She'll Mott, 90 Wallstrcet, Of
Messrs. III. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. B. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies, at s 10 per thousand. Nov 25
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tIntelligenccr and Union. ]


sHIRTsl sHIRTsI sHlRTsl
NEW and beautiful styles of French embroider-
IN cd Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also, a large
additional supply of Dress Shirts the finest quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
Shirts made to order in the best manner and
latest fashion, and good ts guaranteed in all cases.
at CHAS. II. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar ~ Establishment, Penn. av.. near ~ ct.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the undersigned until the 22d day of Novem-
Der nextat IL O'clock for filling up the northwest
corner Of the square south of the Presidents House.
The proposals. must be made Tor doing the work
BY the cubic yard, and the earth to be measured in
the bank before lifting; the distance of haul from
the bank to the place OF deposit is about 200
yards
The amount of earth necessary TO complete
the contemplated improvement "a estimated at
$4,000 cubic yards; but should more earth be re-
CURED the contractor must bind himself 10 deliver
any additional quantity wanted at the same price
Ne the first. The whole to be completed by the let
day Of April next.
VIM. d. BRECKENRIDGE,
Agent for the Improvement Of the Public Grounds
Sept 25-2taw
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yoke, TAR, AND LIME on hand, and 70,
~ sale at the Warrington Gas York. The Coke
AZ fuel gives an intense heat, and ignites almost
~ readily as charcoal. The Coal Tar is uscd
chiefly as paint, for the preservation Of timber,
iron, &c. The Lime being highly impregnated with
ammonia, is of great value a manure, and far
superior to the ordinary lime when used for that
purpose. Dec29-u
lIntelli1encor and Union /
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EpKNxzKR COOK. GEoReE h .SARsEsq
COOK g. SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport, fo,ra.
June 30--dtf
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1926 prizes, amounting to........ 81 ,SOl 800
Tickets $32-Halves Sl6-Quarters So.
Certificate of package Of Is wholes. 49,. s 400 90
Do do Is halves. 200 90
Do do Is quarters. 100 co
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WILLARD's HOTEL, ...
Corne, Of Penn. Avsnue and l4thstrss,
WAsHIHaroN, d. @. II
Junel3-tf HENRY A. WILLARD, Proprieto,
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DARISIAN SIGHTS AND FRENCH PRIN-
i ClPLES, seen through American Spcctaclesj
vol, illustrated.
Lossing's Pictorial Field Book ofthe Revolution,
Part % FRANCK TAYLOR.
Oct Is
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stores OF Mcssrs Slbel Mott, ~ or oil
Messrs. II. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. B. Business cards, embossed in colors from
sanc dies. at $40 per thousand. Nov 26
KOSSUTH's DAGUERREOTYPE. f-..t,.
THE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
i of the 10Th, and the New York Times or tie
10th instant, by Whitehurs, claiming the credit Of
having taken the likeness of this distinguished in
dividual, is not true a@f
The only Daguerrcotype which has been taken
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett. and the only
original picture in this city may be seen at his
Gallery. near Seventh street. Al.others are copiss.
Daguerreotypes of Madame Pulscky and other
distinguished individuals also exhibition at
b.. BENEFITS National Gallery.
Jan DC s-+ Pa. avenue, near 7th street
HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN.
SURANCH COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. l., ,16dds Building, adjoining
BroDn's Hotel, Washington City, ID. @.
Capital 100000, Gall paid in and securely invest
ed according to law.
WILL insure merchandise cargoes, dwellings,
w household furniture and other property,
anytosrei in this District the adjoining States, on
the most favorable terms. s.. 1ln#
The public may rest assured that all Losses sus
tanned by this company will be literally andprompt
iy adjusted at their office in this city.
. ISAIAH BLOOD, President.
ALFRED NOXON, vicePresident.
P. J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary. ts a
SAML. B. HICKCOX, General Agent.
Jan l2dly
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$67.5OO!

$67 500! ...,r..... .
....- $4,000! $20,0O0r $4,000! a..
10 Prizes of $500!
Lottery for the benefit of the All.
STATE OF della WARE, .-...I g..
.....ai Class II, for 1852. nD&r ".saa
o be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, on Satur-
day, November "a, 1852. f2 b ..t .#
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rTNHE STAR OF BETHLEHEM a Juvenile
Il Annual.
Popular Supersiitons and Mesmerism; by Her.
bert Mayo, nj, ID.
Chit Chat, or Short Tales in Short Words; Illus.
trated #f 81. .. .....
Curosities Of the Microscope, with illustrate ons;
by Jas. II. Wythcs. NJ. ID.
Practical Treatise on Dental Medicine; by Thos.
E. Bond, nj. ID,
Nov FRANCK TAYLOR.
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pLEAK HOUSE, No. s, By Dickens.
- Blackwood's Magazine for October.
Graham's Magazine for November.
Godey's Lady's Book for November.
Arthur's Home Magazine for November.
This day received FOR sale by .t.s
..... TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct 10 Booksellers, near 9th st.
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.. BROWNS HOTEL. ..
T.P. q M. BROWN. PROPRIEToRs,
Pa. Avenue. between 9th and TIN streets
WAsHINeTos d. C, -
Junely-tt
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36,623 Dollars!
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY.
$4,000 Dollars.

8a $4,000 Dollarst ~
Twenty Drawn Ballots
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class z, $500. PIE.
To be drawn in Baltimore, Nd, Saturday. Novem-
Der ~ 1852. s ~.
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VALUABLE WORKS.

PHILOSOPHERS AND ACTRESSES; by Ar
L sene Houssaye; vols.
School for Fathers, an old English story by
L. Gwynne
The Quorndon Hounds by Frank Forester.
Personal Adventures OF Our Own Correspond
ent'' in Italy; by NJ Burke Honan. XIX. -.
American Literature and Manners; by Profes-
cor Chaslcs.
Pioneer Women of the West by Mrs. Ellet.
Atlantic and Transatlantic Sketches, Afoat and
Ashore; By Captain Mackinnon, r. N,
Oct FRANCK TAYLOR.
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DERSONAL ADVENTURES OF The TIMES'S
Gown Correspondent in Italy. VOL
Bleak House, by Dickens, part Z, l2S cents.
Anna Hammer, Romance of the Present, from
the German OF femme; % cents. g. 1854 F..
Lossing's Pictorial Field Book Of the Revou-
ton, part "a; 25 cents.
The School for Fathers, on old English Story; by
Gwynhe. ....
Heads and Hearts, or my Brother the Colonel, n
novel; so cents. ...
Sept q FRANCK TAYLOR.
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Form of a Certificate.

"The undersigned, Postmaster OF -, cert
fes that he is well acquainted with the guarantors
above named, and their property, and that they
are sufficient and able to make good their guar
pntee. - -----,----- w. L. =
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-18
The New Lunatic Asylum.

The six trustees appointed for the new
Lunatic Asylums met at Cleveland, short
time since, and having organized by appoint
ing DR.. n. Ackley, of Cleveland, President,
DR.. e. B. Fee, of Brown County, Secretary.
appointed a committee 70 sisitt the Asyiums
Of the Eastern States, and report to an ad-
journed meeting Of the Board, to be held at
Cincinnati on the 23d inst.
If our citizens wish to secure the location
Of one Of those noble institutions in the
neighborhood Of Portsmouth, it is about
time they were attending 10 the matter. The
donation Of an eligible sits would be the
surest way Of calling the attention Of the
Commissioners to this point, and this done
the result in our favor we think, would not
be doubtful. Fifty acres Of land is required
for each asylum. Who will be the first to
move in the matter?
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Another musical Wondere

The editor of the Musical World has had
the pleasure of hearing remarkable little
pianist" named Mdlle. Petit, who has jus,
arrived in this county. She is only / year;
of age, yet her fingers sweep over the key:
Of piano with a skill and precision that
seems like magic. The editor predicts fol
her success unequalled by any little artis
we have in this country. He asks why Mr.
Petit does not gettogether with bis daughter
little Patti, the vocalist, the Infant Drum.
mer and the Infant Violinist. 1t would
certainly be reunion worth attending.
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A New Feature.

The Paducah Journal, an exceedingly clev-
er whig paper, uses for one of iis headings the
term "Idlers' Department" Must have queer
folks down IN that portion of Corn cracker
dom. Up here, the idlers are all too lazy,
and a great many other folks to busy to read.
The latter named class, however, largely pre-
dominates. We are always inclined 10 think
that man who refuses TO take newspaper,
weekly, especially, on the plea Of being "too
busy to read it" is either unsurpassedly stin-
gy or confoundedly lazy! We can't tell for
the life of us, which is the meanest.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-18
Four Years AGO. Q, Z

Whiggefy seems 10 be vastly troubled al
the Democratic nominations, and many oil
their papers have now a most benevolent
and sympathetic feeling for those distin-
gpished gentlemen whose names were promi-
nently before the Convention. !" Poor Gen.
Cass!" they exclaim; "poor Mr.. Buchanan
poorMr. Douglass, Houston and The rest '
Oh, such crockodile tears were never shed
since whiggery had an existence. The U.
s. Gazette says it predicted that the Demo-
cratic Convention would do as in 1874
nominate some "very obscure man for its
Presidential candidate; and if our readers
will take the trouble to refer to our files of
a few weeks back, they will find that our
intelligent and sagacious Washington Cor
respondent Independent" laid his finger
on the very gentleman who has been 50 hap
py as to recelye the preference Of the Con-
ventiop." Indeed Gen. Pierce must have
been every obscure man." when the Ga
seties "sagaciousr Correspondent predicted
he would receive the nominations, some
weeks before the Convention met.
Now, il seems to us that our opponents
would be the last TO say anything about
sighting the claims ofeminent men in NOM
mating Presidents, when but four years have
elapsed since that party dropped their most
able and eloquent man-the embodiment of
whiggery-one who had done more for their
party than any man living, stood by them
through thick and thin for the last half GEN.
tury and devoted all his immense powers Of
mind to the propagation of their peculiar
principles-for one whom they scarcely
knew to be whig, who had never served
the people in single civil Office and whose
ideas of Government were obtained only in
The tented field! Who does not remember
.he Philadelphia Slaughter House Con-
yention?" Indeed, we might ask, WHO will
eyer forgetit?