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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06
LOTS and COTTAGE.

1vl One Lot the raj road 7th st. lot so feet
front $40 feet depth for $3.50 Lot . feet
front by 243 feet IN dep'h, with new Cottage House
thereon, price $g00-$250 cash and $40 per MONTH two
Lots Washington av and two Lots 9thst for sale
low. Inquire OF N. p. LABARfE, No. is Bowery, up
stairs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

Domestic Hardware.
JOSEPH H. ADAMS, MANUFACTU-
a. RERS' AGENT for the SALE 81 DOMESTIC HARD
WARE, No 227 Pearl e., near Plsfs
Offers 10 The hade complete assortment 81 low prices
for cash or approved paper.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

STEAM ENGINE for SALE-At No.
- Hresdsay rear q budding. InQuirs II AUSTIN.
REQUA CO.. Ne. al caaala.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

EOR SALE or TO LET--The valuable
H. three story brick House and Lot of Ground known
No 22a West 18th. st., between 9Th and 9.h-avs Tbs
Aou'e finished in elegant STYLE with all the modern I'M
proyenens For price, aud further particulars
ply to ANTHONY J. BLEECKER. Asc.iopsr No 7
sad 81
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06
T7O LET in BROOKLYN-A House,

Il three story frsestone front, corner Of Henry and
Presdsnt-sts, Is by 50, finished with Gas. Furnace,
Range, sc.
Two Hou'es, three stsry mastic 'front.' in Union near
Hcks-t Is by So finished with Gas, Furnace Range sc
The above houses within minutes walk Of the Ham
ton-av Feny.
Also, House threestory brick, Congres-st, between
Court and CIinten-s SITS.
Also two Houses two story basement and attic Sd
az ON stage route, near 18Th st. Gowanus. C0mmuaica
ton by Hamilton av Ferry. Apply to
HARRIS WILSON No. 10 wali.a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

LNUH ga LE-I W0 L0tS OF GTOunu IrUnt-
corner Of 18th st. and the lot doining The lot
feet and the lot dining Is feet 10 inches front and
and 100 feet each deep Apply at No. 100 OIh-st
3t-ay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

n 4 BROOKLYN, to LEr-And possession given on
before the s day Of May next four neat and sa5ssnt.
built two-story brick Houses. with verandahs in front
nov fpishins on 5h ay, between 18th and 18Th sts,
south Brooklyn containing eight rooms in each houss
GOOD cellars &c commanding beautiful prospect sad
view the bay and harocr OF New Staten Island
VllamsbuIgh Jersey City, &C. &C., only twenty minutes
walk from Hamilton av Ferry For healthy aud beautu
location they be surpassed For further
inoue of the builder on the premises No 50 STRAY
New.YoIk n B. Lines Of stages pass BY and near the
door. Rent S2D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

NOR SALE House and Lot, No. 70
Vest I7tb at is a2 story brick House. with covered
alley war lot as by % feet Three fourhs mortgage.
For sale low BY W. c. VALENTINE, No. 81 South-ss.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06
SINGER'S PATENT STRAIGHT i! {
STEAM ENGINE and BOILER For

Neale - Errine 10 horse power made by YIN. kuiIoh
Boiler locomotive IS horse power all IN perfect etusI
can be seen at No. $50 SiAncast Also an easae Sh0s~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

NOR SALE-A beautiful Cottage in the
IL suburbs of Poughkeepsi within few minutes walk
Of the Post Office There Eve the rs floor,
and three the second with good CELLAR The garden
and fruit fac order producing abundance for
the wants Of family. There is attached ts 1t meadow
Of about which will be sold separate or with she
above premises Apply 10
HENRY D. MYERS. Main ST.. Pfoughkeepsie,
Ort G. &. NORTH No, % Willism-st, New York.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06
NESIRABLE RESIDENCE il

l/BAOOKLYN FOR SALE The handsome two
story and brick House. with dining and kitchen
attached pleasantly located ClsrmoDt 200 feet
north Of Myrtle In the immediate neghborheod of Gin
aud WashB on built for the present owners
occupation two yesrs since Contains Is large cell
lar PIAZZA front and rear Sc Lot - BY l2 Price 900
Of which So ft0 remain bond and mortgage II do.
sired garden lot adjoining be purchased
n connection For further particulars inquire Of H. JOHN
BON, at Messrs. Appletoas, No. 900 Broadway.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06
NOR SALE-The House and seven

II acres Of Land near the railroad depot at Fshkil
LANDING, the residence Of u Crosby $50 The pIea,es
are In excellent order e double house. good out build
nes large Of hce fruit and possessing every
regulate for the Iesdsree Of gsnee family wishing
lnQsire q VIM. II. WALSH, or VIM. X. DkNNIGG.
Utshhu Land DutcheGs COUNTY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-06

T OVER PART of HOUSE in Hous-
IL ton.s wes,.of and near Broadway to let TO mall
eenteel family be occupied in company with another
snail fsmily IuQue at No. as Pearl-st., OF II. J.
ERIaBIE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

80 GREET TeTAsFErs, EiAfff OF 81
ga, GICAE AND DENTAL INSTRUMENT rs,
asks the attention OF Physicians and Dentists to his
stock which will he found TO comprise all kinds OF
Dental and Surgical Instruments Irusses, Cutlery &c.
He LIKEWISE aSxes order and repairs all descriptions
of Instruments. Thankful fer the liberal patronage he
has already received, he trusts to be able to merit con-
tiuuance OF it, by increased business facilities and de-
termination to give entire satisfaction to his patrons.
MAIN STREET, opposite American Hotel.
aNURCELL. IAsD a co.. IkLG6lST
" DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES
WINDOW GLASS, &C., offer for sale at low prices
large aud well selected Stock embracing the following
in part
$500 lbs best Nader
5000 lbs superior Indigo
so kegs super Carb Soda
rs lbs Blue Mass
30 lbs Hydriodate Potass
So bbls Logwood
$500 los Extract Logwood
Is bbls Spts. Turpentine
20 boxes varegated Soap
500 do refined Borax
3 bbls refined Camphor
100 groee friction Matches
so boxes ground Pepper, Allspice, Ginger
10 bbls No. Castor Oil
90 boxes Pearl Starch
$50 baskets Sweet Oil
800 No. Nutmegs
200 ounces Sulph. Quinine
600 boxes Window Glass, French and
American
400 kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
80 bbls Dlakes Fire Proof Paint
And the usual assortment of Patent Medicines, Fan
cy Articles, &c. &c.
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
te % 90 Main st., corner 18th.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

esa@ PASSAGE To PORTS.
.,s4s.s,=as4. szl Il OJTu AND NORFOLK-~Change
OF Hours.-Fhe swift and comfortable steamboat
CURTiS PECK, Captain John Davis, will on and
after TINS day, leave the wharf at Rockets every Tues
day. thursday and Saturday mornings. at Ct o'clock,
Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday aud Friday at the
same hour. /
Passage to Coke's 81 Grove Wbarves. 81 So
Do to Portsmouth and Norfolk. ............ co
Children under IL years Of age.........h half price
Servants to any point above the Grove wharf L 90
lnrobgn. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SO
Meals. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, so cts each
oc HASKlNS & LIBBY.
sszs-.ru7Trra CANAA OPEN ,sfsta~z-,
TO BUCHANAN.
Through to Lynchburg in "a hours, fare. ...,s3 so
Do TO Lexington in two days, fare. 90
Do 10 Buchanan in two days fare s 90
Our packet boats leave Richmond for Ivncbburg
daily as usual at NJ, Sundays excepted, and arriye
there in "a hours.
Passengers by the Tuesdays Thursdays and Sat-
udavs boats connect in Lynchburg with the boats for
Buchanan, and arrive at M, and with the stage
line al North River and arrive in Lexington at 5 p NJ.
The traveller can now with economy and comgort
survey the most beautiful scenery in the mountains of
Virginia.
Tue view at Balcony Falls, where the James River
passes through the Blue Ridge is ia Itself sufficient
inducement tot passengers to take this lne and the
whole route above Lynchburg, at every bend of the
James presents combination of river and mountain
scenery unsurpassed in any country.
The distance from the North River to the Natural
Bridge is only six miles.
Returning, leave Buchanan at A NJ, and Lexing->
arrive in Lyuchburg at S z M.
Below card Of intermediate distances between
Richmond and Lynchburg, for fare and hours of ar.
rival.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

: z.5zhTfris>s Fgf3TsT Ati3TIONEgR AND
- CO.i His89iC2 MERCHANT conner Main
and 18th streets, opposite City Iotel-lias always on
hand at private sale large aud splendid assortment oil
new Furniture and Housekeeping Goous winch will be
sold low for cash approved papcf consisting in part
Of
Hair cloth spring seat Sofas, Dvans
Ottomans, Sdeboards, Secretaries
Ladies Cabinets, Bureaus
Cur!ed hair and shuck Mattresses, ouble and single
Mahogany, French and low post Bedsteads
Trundie do
Mahogany, cane and Windsor Chairs
Do Wardrobes, Work Stands, Wishing do
Do dining, tea and card Tables
Clocks OF every description
STAPLE AND FINCv DRY GOODS.
Cloths, Cassimeres, festilgr .Calicoes
Irish Linens, Cashmeres, Musins, Shirtings
Satnetts, Flannels Pins and Needles
Cotton and silk Umbrellas, Hosiery
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Superior ivory handle Knfes and Forks, 81 pieces
Buck handle Knives and Forks by the dozen
Do Carers and Forks
Britannia Ware, Tea Trays, &c
Pocket and Pen Knives on cards
Razors, Scissors, Needles, Thimbles
FANCY GOODS.
Cologne, Fancy Soaps, Hooks and Eyes
Knitting Pins, Suspenders, Accordeons
Dressing, tuck and side Combs
Backga Boards Hair Brushes
Razor Strops, Shaving Boxes
Ladies Work Boxes, Spool Cotton
Money Gases, Family Bibles
Paper, Pens, Playing Cards
SUNDRfES.
Manufactured Tobacco, Principe Cigars, Cheroet
Travelling Trunks, Vaces and Carpet Bags
Boots and Shoes, Hats
N Carson Patent Challenge Backing, &c
And many other articles too numerous to insert in
an advertsement-al of which will be sold very low
and on accommodating terms. NH 81
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04
I Rf1SsE ED FIGURING.
sG $4,000 feet d. inch Dressed Flooring
$4,000 do II do do do
5000 do l 90 DO do
1900 do II do Step Boards

Now landing from schrs. II. o. Leighton and CORN
for sale from the wharf on accommodating terms
fe13-ts r. WHITFIELD IL SON
EMR. ). S. ROsE Fps NERVOUS CORDIAL L..
~ great medical discovery for all nervous cond
tons of the systen-This preparation believed be
the only compound which reaches the nervous fluid,
and hence its great magical effect in curing almost
the lace neuralgia nunbness, twtchngs of the face OF
muscles Persons using this wonderful preparation,
frprsed at its beneficial effects The most Violent ner-
vnus haadaohe frequently cured III taking one dose.
Thoassla7s can testify its peculiar properties in al
laying al pains arising from state of the sys
tenn, by fie use OF one bottle. Price only SO CENTS
Sold by K. r. DUVAL,
~ i6 Under the American Hotel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

FL I'll. SKINNER, No. Is Pearl street, offer
N1e tor sale
100 hhds New Orleans and West India Sugars
100 packages Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugars
80 bbs Clarified do
100 hhds and terces Yves, India Moasses
500 bags Coffee
100 packages Black and Green Teas
$50 kegs Nails
500 bags Shot
800 boxes Adamantine and Taow Candies
100 90 Brown and Fancy Soaps
800 Nova Scotia Grindstones
loeo sides good and damaged Sole Leather
Loco lbs coarse and fine Shoe Thread
80 quarter and eighth casks Madeira, Sherry and
= Port Wines
IS halt aud quarter pipes French Brandy part very
>sss superior
tWiG3 ibis old Rye Whiskey various brands
$50 tons English, American and Swedes Iron COM
psising full assortment Of bars, hoops band
rod and sheetiron
&c TOES American Blistered and Cast Steel
1s5 boxes Tia Plates, different sizes
nlsek Tire, Wire. Copper, Zinc. Lead &c.
ALGO--Cotton Yarns, Cotton Batting, Irvine,
ssi2k, Fed Cords. Leadna Lines, Pepper, Ginger,
ECszs6s, Race, Pimento, Coee., Copperas, Alum,
Riageh, Cigars Backing Painted Buckets, WOODWARD
f9essaTes Raisins, Almonds, Tanners Oil, Msckerel
Efegrseea, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper Chocolate, Rice
ssslf, o lass, Tar. Brazil Sugar,dzc an %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04
9SGeGDdn sslIihLs, WANTEn.-75,ooO

& eYeGgSpdD SHls of whi'o or pos. oak are
fourth the lat day Of April. June, August and De-
tober, 1852, eight ieet long, with hewn face on
parable. sides, not less Than eight inches wide he
not less than SIX more than eight inches thick
They must be baFked and piled close TO the track OF
the railroad at grade points.
Sealed bids will be received at the Junction mil
the 18th day OF January next, addressed the UNDER
signed and endorsed, Proposals for cross ties.
dders requested to state the points lie road
where they wiil deliver, and also what amount II
their bids viii be received in the bonds OF the Compa-
ny payable in five year.
E. FONTAIKE,
President
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04
up loaM6ND AMI bnSyIt,..E Rxir

Ae I0EMOED AND DANvTEEE RAIL
II h ROAD-CHANGE OF HOURS-On aud
after TUESDAY,, December 23d, 1851 a regular pas.
senger train will run between Richmond aud letters.
vile, connecting at Jetersville with Flagg & Co.'S
liae OF Stages Tor Burkeye, FarmsiIle, Lynchburg,
tialiiax Court House, Danville and Milton The
train will step Tor passengers only at the following
points: Manchester, Rockh ED, Powhte, Robiou's,
| Coal Field, Tomahawk, Powbatou, Appoma,tox Ri.
yer SCOTS Shop, aad Amelia Court House
Leave Richmond three times q week, viz: Tuesday.
Thursday and SATURDAYS at..............S A. M.
Returning, leave Jeersville a..........II 30 A. NJ
Children over 3, and not over II of age half
price TO any points except the two first named. Ser
wants travelling by themselves must be furnished with
two passes, so that be retained in the office;
and must be expressly stated on the pass that they
leave Richmond every Wednesday. Parties forward
ing goods must have them The groundthe previous
evening.
N B.-The Stage leaves Jetersvlle every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday, at ii, A. NJ, and returning,
meets the cars at the same point every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
For seats in the Sage to Lynchburg and intsrmed-
ate points, apply 10 the Agent at the Danvile Depot,
Richmond. To ensure seats, persons must be a. the
office and have their names entered twenty minutes
before the cars leave.
Passengers not providing themselves with tickets
and neeecting to have their Dames entered on the
way-bil, will be considered as way passengers and
de ISIS JOHN Fl. OSBORNE, sup't.
sstCAMONsb AND PETERSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
s ID 5ssEs,sss;;a
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
I'm and after Thursday, the 1st of January, 1852,
" the trains will run ae follows, viz:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. ct o'clock, NJ
Do Petersburg do. ............5i do Am
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
III. 81 Al MI.
lie ayes Petersburg same days, at. 80 P M
are, when tickets are procured at the Office. 81 GO
Children over B. and not IL years of age, SER
wants and coloured persons-when tickets are pro.
cured at the ofiice-half price.
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
ana fTiaays, at... ...es Am.
For Port Walthal where it connects with the steam
hoat Augusta, Capt. VIM. C. Smith, for Norfolk,
Portsmouth, and the Intermediate places.
Fare TO Norfolk or Portsmouth, ..........S 50 90
nf9t eacn..... ............... 50
Servants travelling by themselves must be furnished
with two passes, that be retained at the tick
ct office land it must be expressly stated the pass
that they permitted TO go On the cars or boat as
the case may be.
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Otiioe r. and ?. r. K. Co. ia 6
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

ENIRE, LIFE 81 MARINE INSURANCE.
81 The Richmond Fire Association are now prepar-
ed TO ssu policies of Insurance on TIE above descrp
ton of risks reasonable terms as any similar conf
pany, and respectfully ask share Of the patronage of
the pub c. Applications will be received at the Of
fee, No 223, corner Main and gth Streets where the
officers will cheerfully furnish all information that may
be required All losses promptly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President.
JoHN 4. BosHER Secretary no
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04
uNIF;F -PRooF 5 A r = s..We are 7eceivj1

ri NEEsN.PNOOF A r z Se-We are receiving
~ another supply of the real SALAMANCA
FIRE-PRO0F SAFES, which have been tested ant
will preserve the contents from harm in case of fire.
Those who have valuable books and papers had bet
ter look it, and he prepared in of fire. We have
safe at that stood the great fire in n ork,
and saved large amount OF money and the books of
Messrs. Woolsey & Woolsey.
au 80 FRY & MeCANDLISH, Ag'ts.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

Fg76 pfsTsfCi AfsE.-~Fla;l Iie..ic.asI Ez,r CT,
Z prepared b. PURCELL, -LADD & ca
Fluid Extract Of Salsa ?afiila oficnsl
iodide oil Safssparila containing the virtues OF oul
toicinab Extract aud Iodine in one oil ,s most elig
BILE and popular compounds
Fiaid Extract Of Buehu
Pareira Bravo
Spigelia
:, Rhubab
" Vaiefan, &C., &c.
These extracts combine in an elig bic FORM Il the
valuable medical properties of the Drugs which the y
represent, to the exclusion OF their ert and useless
constituents and have met with approval from Physi-
clans here and in other sections of TIE State, during
some years past, in which we have been preparing
them.
PURCELL. LAID & CO, Apothecories,
X no % 90 Main ST., corner l4th.
ENUNDLEY, NOFVIGLL d jon gGS, GROs
H Il GERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. ID PEARL STREET, offer tor sac low for cash, or
to punctua customers
265 bags Rio and Laouira Coffee,
ITO do old Java and Mocha Co.
A hhds P r. and New Orleans Sugar
Is hhds ST. Croix Sugar,
IS hhos Cuba and Porto Rico Molasses,
IS bbls New Orleans Molasses.
Is erces Stewards Syrup Molasses,
1875 bbls Clarified and GRADUATED Sugar,
IS boxes Tallow Candles,
65 boxes Sperm and Adamantiae Candles,
So do Soap,
10 half pipes old F. Brandy,
30 demDohns superior Brandy, Win 1909
half pipes Jamaica Spirits,
ssquarter casks superior Port, Sherry aud Ma
deira Wine,
a bbs Apple Brandy,
90 barrels old Whiskey, ls45,
l25 do Gibson's and other brands,
IS bbs and half bbls Mackerel,
Is do No. Shad,
60 kits Salmon and Mackerel,
800 kegs Nails
1900 lbs sole Leather,
so dozen painted Buckets,
IS bbs No | and Q Herrings,
$50 bags Shot,
chests superior Tea,
40 half do. do.
500 reams Wrapping Paper,
IS 900 Principe and Havana Segars,
10 boxes Maccaroni,
Powder Lead lion, Steel, Window Glass, Bed-cords
Plough Lines, Twine, bale Cotton, cap and letter Pa
per, shoe Thread Ginger, Spice, Pepper, chewing To-
bacco, smoking Tobacco, Starch, &c, &c. u2s
GtMON EsONAvITA. CONFECTIONERY
~ AND FRUIT DEALER, wHoLEaArE AND RE-
TAIL, No IGS Main street, opposite the Banks would
most respectfully thanks his country friends
and the public generally, for past favours, and would
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04

dhstIgefs TOT Staunton, by tflls fohte leave Rlcl1
mond Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at NJ
arrive in Scottsville day, at IL, and in Stanton
etc M.
Passengers for Cumberland c. H. and Farnville.
leave the evenings and reach Cumberland C, H.
at n next A NJ, and FarmvlIe by III A NJ.
Packages or extra baggage to be sent by Boats or
Stages, go at the risk of the owners or we will
not forward them
nn26 ROW. EnM0Nn e. nAuEMpopr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-05
The Cost of n Convention.

The New York Tribune says that one million
dollars would be very low estimate for the cost
of jourr Us to and from Baltimore in view of this
it; and that another very large amount win have
been expended in entertainments, festivities, and
creature-comforts Of one sort or another.
The plan we submitted some time since would
be promotive Of great good, in saving expenses
and preventing corruption. 1t calls for the assem-
Ling of the delegates at the capital of each State,
or at the nearest point where Geographic wires
operate to transmit their votes to central point
Improper influences or excitements could
hardly be brought to bear in nomination thus
conducted
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-05
VOTERS OF WARRINGTON |!

ID EMEMBER, when you 90 to the polls Monday that
III present Mayor, WALTER LENox well and faith
fully performed the duties of his Office on all occasions
carrying out and enforcing the municipal energe.
cally and promptly acting for the good OF the community
and conducted the courtescs amenities of life as to
win the admiration of many OF his former opponents and
secure their hearty operation In the coming election
Remember that the election Of any other candidate will
be virtually pronouncing sentence of condemnation upon
faithful public officer who labored protect your inter
To increase your comforts and TO secure TO chill
dren the advantages Of education lie has dlod been the
firm and consistent and OF public schools
and has golden opinions" from the little folk, who
excellent judges in all matters concerning their own
comforts and happiness, and whom 1t would be well Tor
judges of larger growth" occasionally to consult
have not word to say IN encouragement OF the other
candidates. more than of their friends say in rela
however, fact with which accidentally became acquainted
exonera'ing them from all participation OF course Some
tickets printed containing the of all three OF the
candidates, two Of which were correctly spelled while Nh
Lemon enormously prinwhich If did not damn the
cdnate as well as the printer, would be small matter
In this cse though the printer followed copy, or perhaps
for blunderngy spelling the correctly the
damned and thrown upon his hands. This, en- passam
II has not been the CUSTOM heretofore In the District to
avail ourselves of the services of efficient officer for
term The custom has been to re and elect and thus pub
y proclaim wel done" Reason and conscience both de-
eide against departure from the custom nou.
would ask those to whom his aid and sympathy have
been generously extended during the severe winter
the spirit in which the aid was given betokened sense of
superioyif there any OF the "comeno-nearer, lam
thou" principle manifested which characerizes
would ask them IT. the contrary, the aid not admin
sered aud spirit which gladdened the heart of
the recpenn spirit of kindness which Invested the act
of mere charity and could not cause the receiver to blush
for his orcecompeed necesstous condition. l know
has expended during his term Of Office in acts of kindness
and bcnecence to the poor and deserving than
half-yes, two-thirds-of his salary.
would ask, in conclusion II man so actng-at the
time scrupuously performing the duties of Office
the salary attached to which has been devoted to the relief
and assistance of the worthy though unfortunate in
mdsis deserving of honor than reproach? For
will be reproach to the citizens of Washington if he be
June Sit "NOUS yERRONS