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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-12-01
'Dnnth's .Dtunrtmrnt.
Lazy Boys.

a lazy boy makes lazy man, just as
sure as a crooked twig makes a crooked
tree. Who ever yet saw a boy grow up
in idleness that did not make a shiftless
vagabond when he became a man, unless
he had fortune left him to keep up ap,
pearences? The great mass of thieves
paupers and criminals that fill our pen
itentiaries and alms-houses, have come to
what they are by being brought up in
idleness. Those who constitute the busi-
ness portion of community, those who
make our great and useful men, were
trained up in their boyhood to be indus
trious.
When boy is old enough to begin to
play in the street, then he is old enough
to be taught how to work. Of course we
would not deprive children Of healthful,
playful exercise, or the time they should
spend in study, but teach them to work,
little by little, as the child is taught to
learn at school, In this way he will acquire
habits Of industry that will not forsake
him when he grows up.
Many parents who are poor let their
children grow up to fourteen or sixteen
years of age, or till they can support them
no longer, before they put them to labor,
Such children, not having any idea OF
what work is, and having acquired habits
of idleness, 60 forth to impose upon their
employers with laziness. There is a re-
pulsiveness in all labor set before them,
and to getit done, no matter how, is their
only aim. They are ambitious at play,
but dull at work. The consequence is
they do uot stick to one thing but a short
time; they rove about the world, get into
mischief and finally find their way to the
prison or aims house.
With the habits Of idlencss, vice may
generally, If not invariably, be found.
Where the mind and hands are not oc-
cupied in some useful employment, An
evil genius finds them enough to do. They
are found in the street till late in the eve
ninn, learning the vulgar and profane
habits Of those older in vice: they may be
seen hanging around groceries, bar-rooms
and stores, where crowds gather; but they
are seldom found engaged in study.
A lazy boy is not only bad boy, but
a disgrace TO his parents, for it is through
their neglect that he became thus. No
parents, howevr poor, in these times Of
cheap books aud newspapers, need let
their children grow up in idlencss, II
they cannot be kept at manual labor. let
their minds be kept at work; make them
industrious scholars and they will be in.
dustrous at any business they may under
take in after life.
We know Of many boys--young men
old enough TO do business for themselves,
who cannot read, and much less write
their own names. They, too, are lazy, for
ignorance and laziness are twin brothers
We always feel sorry for such young men
their habits are for life, the twig bent
In childhood has grown q distorted tree
and there Is no remedy Cor it. They
must pass through life as they hsve lived
lin laziness and ignorance. Think OF Il
1 ycuag reader, and take heed that you
habits and character be not formed hk'
thein.--[Palmer Journal. -
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CHAPTER w.

The boy had not sat thus many minutes,
howeyer, listening TO the low hard breath
ing ofhis excited friend, when his atten-
ton was attracted by the sight Of famil-
lar object floating upon the river. II was
the large boat belonging TO the station,
and rowed by an old and faithful negro.
The huttering Of female dress in the
stern Of the boat revealed the presence Of
his sister and biz betrothed. They had
come out to meet him on his return from
The chase. Jumping from the grass 10
hail them, his step was arrested ly an 90.
currsnce which struck him at onca with
terror and amusement The river bank
Tar below him, vas lined with thicket q
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CHAPTER III.

Months had passed since the stranger
made his trst appearance at the fort
Spring and summer had come and gone,
and autumn had thrown his rich mantle
OF bright and mellow hues over the land
scape, when one evening, a few hours ere
set OF sun, the hunter and Ills young eoa,-
panion might have been seen ascending
and descending the long, green hills which
skirt the shores Of the Ohio, on their re-
turn from one Of their long and lonely
wanderings among the recesses of the
mountains. Descending the slope Of a
tbickly-wooded hill, they came to the bank
OF the river, where sudden bend in the
stream formed little cove, known as the
Horseshoe. AS they were about TO cross
the little pebbly beach in order to reach
the hill which rose in front Of them, the
hunters attention was attracted by the
unusual and uneasy motions of the dog.
running hither and thither, snufiing the
air, and pushing through the bushes which
skirted the bank with sharp, quick
bark.
"IIa! old Snarl has snuffed something
in the wind. That dogs never wrong
Here, Snarl down, down, old fellow, before
the rcd skins hear youl''
The dog came back and crouched at HE
masters feet, while he stepped cautiously
forward, looking carefully about for
tracks" and peering apxiously into every
thicket.
There II Is, at last" said he, suddenly,
pointing TO the ground and turning sig.
n'iicant look toward his companion. Sure
enough, there were two footprints in the
,spd. They were half effaoed, but the
ksen eye Of the huntar could detect Al
once that they were quite recent, and had
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-08-25
Spring Goods!

ssWhnr! Oh! Wh0r! did you come
from! and wllar arc you going =.
come and Tam going to J. B. Thomas
NEW AND CHEAP STORE,
to blv the Cheapest the Best the Latest Style and the
elegant Goods brought this any other
GE~riEMEN.-He has for your Wives sweethcarts, and
daughters, Sks-plan figured & striped Lawns, Cling
hams Calicoes, Plain Swiss Musns Figured do. French
figured Jaconets Jaronet Cambria Muslins Cloth
Skirtngs; Bonnets, Bonnet Rihbands, Neck Ribbands
--latest styles y Oils for the hairsuch vertabe Moee
tie Bnuf' Philocume, etc; o,,c
Jenny Lind, El,omcr and Kate Hayes Combs
(rarc articles.)
SHOES:
he atcs, STYLE and o: all varieties. There arc many 9th
articles TO be found at Thomas and cheap that
beats all Creation, sand tn rest OF mank nd.'
FoR THE GEyIrEMES, He Hss:-French Cloths and
Marsailles Vesngs, DENNIS Blue brown Drills Tweeds
all wool California Coonades, Old Joe Ripka's Stripes
Verona Tws. Oxford Mkt black blue and grey SAITH
netts French Plaid Tweeds and such an all fired SIGHT of
other Filings for Gcntle mems wear such as
READY MADE CLOTHING.
consisting of Coats Pants, Vests Drawers, Winchester
HUZZA! HUZZA.!
Well this excels all--the real KossmtA Boots, (madc o
French calf skrn, and kip skin; coarse Boots, boys
Boots, mems fine & coarse Shoes, boys fine and coarse
Shoes; and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes.
GROCERIES.
Java Laguara Havana and Rio Jane 70 Coffee crushed,
clarified and New Orleans Sugar; Imperial, Gunpowder
and Young yson Tea, sugar house, N o. and Plantation
Molasses Raisns candies, cloves, nutmegs, salaraus.
&c
A FEW BiRRELS OLD BORBOUN
Starr and mould Candles natural leaf Tobacco and all
other weeds; Rice Ginger Mustard and every article
the Grocery line Family Flour of the best quality,
always OF hand,
lie will be glad to you all Bring your Wives, your
Swecthcarts, your neghbors your fri nds-and above all,
bring your MONEY lie is always ready to bid you 'sGod
Speed" All persons knowing themselves indebted will
please scall and settle.'
Dubuque, March 90, dwy J. D. THOMAS.
T. S.-Wanted, a irstrate boy.
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THE YST.AL EMPORIUM.
is By. G. w. burton g. Co. tJ.

By. G. w. BuRToN e. Co. g1
Z Ladies, Misses, Gents and Boys, ~ a
NOw's your time for summer joys,
When lcdies walk in beauty dress'd,
And gents appear in slken vest
When lovely nymphs and happy SWANS
Frolic Ger the floral plains. ~
BURToN g. Co. keep pace with time.
In business and poetic rhyme;
Come from the North South East and West
You'll find our goods cheapest and best;
New store, new goods, and profits small,
We guarantee to suit you all,
In muslins, chintz, silks, oalicoes,
Cashmeres, domestics, (come and chose,)
Linens, satins, satinett,
Bonnet's, ribbons, (prettiest YETI
All kinds Of clothing, ready made,
OF every fashion, price and shade;
Broad cloths, narrow clotha, coarse and fine,
And all things in the tailoring line;
Boots and shoes 70! land or main.
Suited f.r -1;sy .Laa Or plain; e III
Ory-gcods, groceries, qneensware rare,
Glassware. hardware, soflware, allware,
All kinds of produce bought and sold, 81
Or taken in exchange, or gold; .
Every kind of Yankee Noilon,
Going by perpetual motion, t@&
Musical purses, lying chimes
And notes produced by dollars and dncs
We mean to please all tastes that come
Within our new Emporium,
So come while fun is all the go,
To G. w. Burton e. Co., sa
corner Of Main and Fourth streets,
Dubuque, Iowa.
N. b. No charge for showing,
We like to keep going
While business is growing,
inch 20, 1851
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GOLD REGIONS. aas
COUNCIL BLUFFS AGENCY.
s.f..aH.-H s=sfk r

THIS Ferry, chartered by the Legislature of lows
i has been in successful operation for the last two
years, and given general satisfaction the heavy emf
grafton satisfaction California. Il is the hes,
ing the Missouri river tn the State of Iowa. ProsE
dollars worth of property has been lost by
those crossing here 1t is the and best route tn
Cali --~:. Proof the first emigYants that arrived al
Sacrament. season, made the trip from Council
Bluffs in IS days. e heathest route-Only three
cases of cholera occurred the north side of Platte
last season. whilst the south side some five or
six hundred graves show conclusvey the fearful
ravages of this terrible disease. 80. fs,r
For further information printed certificates pull,
iished letters, Clayon's guide and best maps. 9V
Everything needed by the emigrant can be had q
Council bluffs and Kanesvle on as fair terms a. At anv
other crossing place on the Missouri river. bar
WHEELING, CLARK & CO
Co neil Bluffs, June, 1851. p III g7sA 4t48
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N e w Cd s

~ W ~ " " ~ ~
Low PRICES AND 40 MISTAKE.
no you wish to see the Largest Best and
IL Cheapest Stock OF Foreign and Domestic
Dry Goods ever offered IN Dubuque ?, Then
call on p NAPLES e. Co., Main Street, under
the most complete and handsome Stock Of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
to be found in the City, P NAPLES & Go can
show them, and no mistake.
Are you in want of House Furnishing Goods
of the best class, Carpets, table covers, Lamps
Looking Classes, Curtain Damasks, &c P
NAPLES 4 Co., have them in great variety. Dc
you want
FASHIONABLE BONNETs
Ribbons, Flowers, &C. You will find them
prettler and cheaper at this Store, than at any
other place in the City.
If you are in want Of Handkerchief, En-
broideries, Gloves,
FINE SHOES AND CATERS,
(of rhe latest styics) Hosiery Laces, &C., buy
them Of p. NAPLES & Co, ii YOU would have
them good and cheap
DO Gedtlemen want
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.
Coats, Ves.s, Pants, Hats &c They will find
a fresh and complete stock, by calling upon P
NAPLES e. Co.
We have also on hand choice lot Of Sugar,
Coffee, Tea, Tobacco, &c, which we will sell
at wholesale or retail on the most favorable
terms.
Every body knows there is advantage in
selecting from the largest stock-therefore,
you should not fail to call upon P NAPLES
& Co.
When you are looking for goods, be sure an
call upon us before purchasing,
p NAPLES g. IN
Dubuque, March Is, iS52-dwly
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ST E A M F E R L Y
AT DJ1RIIOJIE

TIVE UNDERSIGNED would inform the Travelling
L Public, that the Splendid New Steam Ferry Boat,
u A II
has this day commenced her regular trips to he made
every half hour the Mississippi the Lower Fer
~ at Dubuque.
w, will cross any number ofTEAMs that will come,
LET THE WEATHER BE WHAT 1T MAY, AND WILL RUN AT
NIGHTS ifthere Is business to do.
Our charges reasonable at any other Ferry
the Upper Mississippi Everything that Califonans may
want by of OUTFIT can be had at the lowest prices, in
Dubuque-the City being literally crammed with such
ficles as Californians want
N. B. Rccocct, that the STEAMER is at the Lower
Ferry opposite the City, and NOT Eagle Points and
that high winds will not at any time, prevent the boat
from crossing is often the with Horse Boats,
March 3O:h '52-dwy.
C.GREGOIRE & Co.
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CAKPETSl CARPE1SI,

O.. GEW. RICHARDS, NJ.
BIT. RO J. THOMAS, NJ. E
Dubuque, April 27-dwtf.
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HAvlNG removed into the New Building. S. Vine
1 street, adjoining The Old Store am in receipt
Of great var ty Of Spring Styles of fine and snperne
Ingram Carpets; Three phys, Brussels Velvet and Ia
pcsfry Carpets wprced lngrains and Veneans Stair
Carpets of every description; Rugs, Mating, Floor Oil
Cloth, &c.
Dealing exclusively in the above goods, am enabled
to offer greater variety and at less prices than be
found in the West shall he receiving additions through
the Purchasers invited call and
inc before making selection. J WALKER.
St. Louis, Mo-. Feb 23-dwly #t
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The Directors of the Wisconsin Southern
Rail Road Company, are now in this City,
to ascertain how our people feel upon the sub
ject Of Railroads generally and the Illinois
Central Railroad in particular.
A number Of our citizens met these gentle
their views upon railroads and meeting 10 10
be held at Globe Hall this morning at 90 clock.
for 4 further interchange Of sentiments. All
who can possibly attend, should do so, as there
will be matters OF deep interest 10 them discuss
ed. W
Let Us have one Of our good old railroad
"a eetinrs
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e. X. WEST,
STORAGE FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT. ~

on IHe LFTRe, IIHO"THh, 1UtOH3
VYTHOI,ESAIE and retail dealer in foreign and do
w nestle Fruits, Candies, Nuts, Spices, Family
Groceries, Produce and Provisions, Ornamental and
Fruit TREES, Plants Evergreens, Shubbcry; Grass,
Garden and Flower Seeds, &c. &c. s..- as -
NIB STEAMBOATS,, Hotels, and Private Families, fur
nshed with good articles at the lowest market prices,
and delivered free of charge.
The undersigned would inform the public generally
that he has a strong and permanent enclosure, with the
necessary sheds and accommodations, adjoining his
warehouse at the steamboat landing in Dubuque, fOf
the COW. nience of those having CATTLE horses sheep,
and hogs ship and from this points, also for the
commndation of farmers and others coming TO Dubuque
with loaded teams.
Hay and grain kept conssatly hand and for sale Al
reasonable low prices. G. IL. WEST.
Ouhu0ue Nav %. 1851
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Forwarding and COMMISSION.

YNHE undersigned takes this method inform the pub
lie that he has taken the large, commodious brick
Ware House on the Landing in the City Of Dubuque,
kinds of Merchandise, Household Furniture and other
property, to from any part of the United States on
the most favorable terms Liberal cash advances made
consgnmenfs, If desired Salt, Flour, Bacon Lard
Cheese, and almost every article of Family Groceries,
foreign and domestic Pruit will he kept constantly on
hand. Steamboats, will be furnished with stores at the
lowest rates. In conclusions will say, that all business
entrusted my shall be transacted with promptness
care and despatch, and on as favorable terms as any
house in the city Of Dubuque
For reference, refer to tho following gentlemen Of this
city:
PETER VARIES, w. r. WIGHTMAN,
WIN Ii wrHER &C.,, ], P. FARLEY T. Co.,
r. e. BIssEL. H.Y. LOWELL. Il
Dubuque. April Is. l651-tf g. r.. WEST,
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Arrival Of the Africa.

NEW IoRk, august 10
The Cunard steamer Africa with four days
later news arrived at half past nine clock this
morning. She left Liverpool on the 3lst Of
July.
ENGLAND.-The following is stated as final
result of the election Free Traders and Liber-
ais, 329; Ministerial 1926.
1t is impossible, however, to tell how parties
will be constructed " hen Parliament assemblies
There are to be ITO new members in the new
House Of Commons, and with the exception of
those who are all wed the minister ialists, they
are not bound 10 pursue any settled line OF pol
icy.
The Evening Mail Is satisfied, that Lord
Derby will have commanding majority in both
Of the Houses.
The station OF the South Eastern Railroad
was partially destroyed by FIRE. Loss $2O,OOO.
A hurricane had occurred in Gloucestershre
causing great destruction Of property.
laELAHD.-The riots still continue in Liner.
ick. On Sunday, the 3lst regiment was attack
ed BY 4 mob, and two Of the soldiers were
wounded.
PRCsslA.-Accounts from Calcis in Prussian
Poland represe Mt the ravages Of the cholera a.
fearful.
Al the Same place, on the 18th Of July. 100
houses were destroyed by ere. supposed to be
the work OF m incenciary.
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Notice..

DR. ROBERT J. THOMAS of the late firm of Rich
~ ards & Thomas tenders his Professional services to
the citizens of Dubuque ahd vicinity and sucits share
of public patronage. q
Office on Main street. between 5th and 9th Streets in
thu Brick Building Cannon's Fruit store Residence
corner Of Eighth and Whit streets. p
~ r. will continue 70 practice az County Physician
for the county II Dubuque. B. J. THOMAS.
Dubuque, April N-dwtf
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A Valuable Lot.

vI1HE vacant lot al the eousheas Of Main and
Fifth streets being the first lot south Of the Globe
Ruilding and containing urtytwo and half feet ON
Main st ect by hundred and thirteen fcer on nth
street for sale by CHAS COkkEkf.
June 10. DIFF.
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BOOKS, BOOKS BOOKS.
T. MOP ~ AN

Bookseller. Stationer and Dealer in Periodicals,
CORNER OF .M4Er and SIXTH STREET,
OFFERS at the c,oes prices, splendid LOT of Catho
~ lie and miscellaneous books. The finest assortment
If Catholic PRAY Books and Bibles brought Ia
Iowa, will be found there. Also, endless variety Of
beautiful pictures, suitable fer framing.
GIFT BOOKS avn JIf-E.NILS.
great varet, in style and prices for sale at Normans
Cheap Book and Drug Snre, ccrnerman and ixth
MOFF3TS FEGET.3BLE LIFE PILLS 4.ND
PHENiN BITTERS.
A resi- supply at Norman's Cheap Book and Drue
store.
SONG BOOKS
ALI. he new aud popular song books Of he day
sale al Normau's
TILES md NOVELS.
sIMM'S and M'INTIRE'S London series oftales a d
novels for sale at Norman's. Nov 36--5mdw
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REMOVAL.
Klcine & Meyer.

ToHN o. JENNINGS, Attorney at Law and agent for
81 the Cnited States Life Insurance Annuity and Trust
Company s. E.. Corner Of Third & Chestnut street, Phila
Once in the Express Building, Main treet, Dub'q
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COrkery'S General Agency.
r AND WARRANTS for sale, one or dozen.
IL Improved Farms for SALE Of all sizes and prices.
CITY PROPERTY for sole, gca s3
liOuses and Lots in great variety.
CASH DRAFTS on England, ireland and Scotland.
PASSAGE TICKETS for sale to bring out cmIgrants
from Liverpool.
INSURANCE On Lille, Fire, Cargo. and Freight. risks
DEEDS, BONDS and Mortgages written out and Agen-
cies generally attended to, by
NAV le-dwyi Isl y,4tst Notary Public
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JNO. NJ. McDANELD,

Office Bunk Ro.o, Main Street, erer B. j.
O'Hnli0ran'S Store,
cyTILL continues in receipt ofBOIINTY WARRANTS
y of all SIZES which he will sell for cash, locate
time very reasonable TERMS taxes, examines IL
ties, prepares instruments OF writing purchases and sells
real estate and will give any information relative
lands in the Dubuque Land District which he pree emf
nenty able do, having acted Surveyor within the
District for many Letters addressed me, Post
Paid unpaid will receive prompt attention Oct est
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TO THE LADIES',

Having been east, for the last three months, is
prepared to furnish the Ladies Of Iowa. Illinois and Wis
consin with the most t#a
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
offered for sale IN the West.
CARPETS.
lngran three ply and Brussels very latest patterns
ust from the manufactures druggetts and
French and American.
SHAWLS, &c,
large stock of shawls from 81 % SIG; fashionable
bonnets of the best material and made order by
the fashionable Miliners in Philadelphia; ALSO
Nantes and Mantillas
LADIES' MUFFS,
The best assortment brought to the cur"v rom 75c
to Sl2.
DRESS GOODS.
French English and German mernoes, from 45c to 81 so
per yard muslin de Lanes Of very rich Styles from l5c
to 81 25 also, cashmeres, apaccas and prints of
quality.
LAMPS.
My Lamp and G,randole Department 10 not equalled
iowa; every style and quality, and warranted
SILVER PLATE.
Tea forks &C., Of the best quail
ity and warranted.
rich article Of Window Curtains something and
very beautiful
s,s o 81 VIII and WHdd Ssa
both French and American. ae *
Ladies' Shoes of tho latest quality Of Philadelphia
uacturc which Is understood be the best in tho United
States; aso Childrens and Misses in endless variety
Fancy Goods Of every description style and quality;
trimmings, etc., and lactneariy every thing wan
ted.
l shall bc happy to have the pleasure of showing my
goods tn the Ladies' at all times; and would respectfully
the married. Ladies who wish furnish their hou
me CALI and tOyOu who expect to be married.
is the time to make a good selection.
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To EmiRrants to
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON!
FLOUR
FOR THE PLAfNSty, eee4

sNHE Subscriber Is prepared to furnish emigrants to
California and Oregon, with supplies of choice -four
manufactured with great care from
THE CHOICEST WHEAT,
and designed expressly for the trip across the Plains
Cedar Rapids is situated IS miles south west Of Dubu.
que, on the most direct route from the Dubuque Ferry
through to Marengo, Parkersburg, Ft Des Mines and
Council Bluffs, and is the most teFy point On the
route, where full supplies Of the first brandt o SUIT
able for the use Of the emlcrant, can Us aimed
sa. tHaH ELY
Cedar Rapids Mills. March S, '52-dw3m
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Dubuque city Mills,

Corner 81 aud Water streets,
IYAvE constantly hand, superfne and Family
III Flour warranted prime article, al wholesale or
retail.
We win deliver -four free Of CHARGE within the limits
Of the city.
Wanfcd-Good Fall and Spring Wheat, tor which
Cash will % market prices. INFERIOR shrunk
SPOILED wheat not purchased.
April 40 1881. NADEAU ROGERS 4 co
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PsrrssuRG. Aug. TO-,

PiTrssuRG, Aug. l0,r.x.
There 10 no change in the river since noon 81
inches wafer in the channel; westher clear and
cool.
The Free Soil Convestses met and organized
By appointing w. B. Thomas, Of rhiladelphia
PRECEDENT. A resolution was adopted that each
delegate give his post Office address, with a
view to more effective organization by cor
respondenc.
platform, when the Convention adjourned lin
to morrow. ~