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q Great Cure for Fever and Apue..
Dh, hosES FEVER AND AGUE ToNIC.-The
aeae seihs the most common form of disc .se, and
isdeed the forerunner Of most If not all ether dis.
eases, demands for its radical cure a remedy which
1ss neen Well tested, possessing full power to era
oicate disease ard strengthen the constitution This
.'ure' having never tailed in single case is pro.
hounced by Thousands to be that remedy.
ms compound is truly the poor mans friend,
ana The rich mans security The clergy, bar, and
Tue press have already re echoed the above state.
ments.
few doses Of this wonderful Tonic is alwavs
sunlcleAt 10 convince the most skeptical
The infant and the aged may use it alike reeula.
ting the dose as per directions
DiEEcTIoNs.-After purging freely with nv
Railroad or Anti Bilious Pills take one ,easuoonfu
every hour during the absence of fever. Ia cases
CT debility. one tesspooDfui three times dsv. In
cases CT Yellow or nigh Bilious Fever, one tea.
spoonful every hat hour after an enetic Price so
cents per bottle. is ROSE AZ n
For sale by Bennett d Beers Adie & GRAY, Pur
CELL LAID u Go, Duval, K K Duval o A
strecker, A Bodeker, Gaynor & Wood, Blair,
NJ Zachrisson, and w Ladd oc >
L. TIE the Citizen. of Richmoud and
Transient EisitoIs.-f you wish to have
your hair cut and dressed in the most fashionable
ana tasteful style, and your whiskers changed to
beautiful black or brown color, please call AZ HOR
SONS Shaving, Hair. D ressng and Shsmnooninp
saoon, In the American Hotel Basement.
N'b.-he can flIhlsh you with hot, cold or
shower bath, at any hour at p cents or five tickets
tor 81. sa27
,,R The Beautiful Daguerreotype, executed by
NJ r Sinon6 SPEAK for tnsmselves (though this is
not wonderful as they are speaking Likenes.es)
they speak for themselves il tone finish, COMPOST
tton az truth they are not surpassed by those Of
this or any other country, in Paris London and We.
nice, tuey are preferred TO the best French, En-.
ghsn aHd Austrian production, and at Home
their merits are universally acknowledged. In
stances might be given to prove the ABOVE statement
which would I'll the entire columns of the Dispatch,
bu1 this would be expensive.
BE convinced 10y calling, examining and compar.
ing specimens.
III. P. SIMONS,
Isl Main street, Eagle Square
r. c. ScHoFIKLD. Assistant oc -
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FHuAuELPnIA, Oct. 1ith.-Fne Rev. Sam
uel 3. Il lie, pastor Of the First Reformed
PRESBYTERIAN Church, aud Professor VI Lam
cuages in the University Ct PenEyivanla,
iap last mint.
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4uL.ReuL iSLnte Conrention.

NV YoKA, Oct. 1.-THE State Ant-Rent
Convention assembled to-day, aud et,er en-
dor-ing the d mocratic State electoral ticket,
etjatraed.
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L. INC LustraI mir Tonic. for cIeans

ER The LustraI hair Tonic, for cleans
lua purifying, preservation aud growth # the Hair
Prepared from the original French receipts 6v
BENNETT d BEERS, Druggists, No Us Main
street.
Thi. admirable preparation is most efectusl
RENT uy tor Badness aud falling off OF tn Hair
causes it 10 grow luxuriantIy, making il very scf
glC5.y, ard beautiful, ani prevents ii from turning
grey, and i. the only article which eieciuallY
ccausos the head from dandruf.
THIS article ha. been before the public for three
ycar. aud the increasing demand aud high popu-
Iary which has attaine1 the best prof Of its
efficacy.
Numbers Of ladies' and .enteUcn in this city and
vicinity are in the habit Of using 1t to their
entire Satist.ctio Il has become necessary ap-
Pendage to their toilet
Large bottles at 50 cents each Be sure to ask for
Bennett 4 Bears LUStr1L Hair Tonic, in ORDER to
prevent mistakes, as lh-re are limitations abroad
which would be apt to prove injurious if used.
Oc 2-GIm
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BosToy, Oct. 13.-The barque Mary W he'll
den, from SMYRNA, arrived al this port thus
morning, trnging the first cargo OF tfult OF
The srys0n.
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A,ot;ouo5 D.mocratic Nomination

BosroN, or. il The National Democrats
have cuiIed t convention in the Seventh DIS
trct 10 nominate "A candidate i'll opposition 10
Speaker BANKS, the coalition candidate.
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SnEFTIELD PLATED WAhE.-Ja.l re-
= ceived, per II, amship Asia, from Liverpool, an
extensive assortment OF Sheffield Plated Goods
such ss Casters. Cake Baskets sugar Baskets, Csn-
dlestcks, W alter Piichsrs. &c, &c. comprising nav
and el-gart styles. at GlsTtR's Hease Furnishir
Store, 10. Maj street. &C
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Late from Newfoundland

Bosrox, October live have received
Hylifax pqpers 10 the 18th instant. The
Newfoundland Legislature was dissolved, and
Il new election ordered for the 10Th OF No
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BosroH, October 1.-The Vermont Legis-
latufe met to-day. The Senate was orga'
uized, hut the House after II ballots for Spea-
ker, with no choice adjourned until to-mor-
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SsIp 0F C0tHe.

TROY, Oct. l3th-A sale of 30 head OF
short horned cattl.. belonging 10 Geo. Vail,
was made To DAY, realizing 100000. One COW
sold for 500, and bull for 500.
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GREGORY & lIALNY.

GKEGUkY G MA Ky,
Managers, Richmond, Virginia,
Successors TO J. w. Maury d Co.--otfce No. e.
Main street.
Drawn Nos of Delaware Lottery, Glass 1903 Oct 9:
SO SO 90 l g Ia Z3 % le SO II AZ
Ticket kos l "A %, TIE Second Capital Prize of
$50, 00G, sent TO this Agency ard sold by Thos
Lambert, yrnGer.
Drawn Noe of Delaware Lottery, Glass ll2 Oct IA {:
40 % 10 63 ~ 10 % % u Il 81 10 70.
Brilliant scheme To-duy.-Capitals: $50 :
COO, 10000 600. 5000, 2490, 10 OF lUOO 10 500,
10 Of 400 ~ Of 300 10 OF JO G5 of 200, l5i 100
&C. &C numbers, II drawn. Tickets $40.
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Sale conducted by w. GOddin, Auc. &C l5-dts

CANDLES HILL FOR SALE Mt Auc-
~ tion.-Wiil De sold, Monday the 25th day
of October. 1852, upon the premises commencing
al 81 O'Clock Candies HILL consisting of three
half-acre Lots, with the Mansion House thereon 1t
will be divided into suitable sized building lots from.
ting the east line of Sd street and the west line OF
4th street, running back 1870 feet 10 alley 20 feet
wide With The Mansion House there will be sold
about Is feet Of ground on Sd street. Ali the build
ings upon The other lots will be sold 10 be removed.
The location of this property in the most beautiful
part of the city, and adjoining the public square,
to be improved, offer peculiar inducements to
persons seeking building lot or residence in the
most improving part CT the city.
TermS.-One-tiftl cash balance at six, twelve,
eighteen and tweaty-tour months, for negotiable
notes, interest added secured by trust deed.
BY request OF the owners
&C l5-dtd w. GODDIN, Auct'r.
~ Wing COPY.
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no STONE MASO&@.- Office Of Saper4aLex-
l. dent Steeets, Oct ls&a lS52.-FropDsais will be
received al this office until rsday the lst inst.
q. IL o clock Il. for the toC wing work:
A Culvert about $50 feet long, commencing near
the intersection Of Clay and 9TH streets and extern
oing up Clay aad Oh streets TO Il point near the
streets 1t will be comm enced at depth OF IL feet
below the surface Of 7th street, aud reach its termi
nation at depth of lot feet. Its capacity will be
~ by feet clear side walls TO two feet in
thickness and lad good thorough Tag stones
running across and under each wall, ana covered
with thick stroUg granite sabs-all the masonry 10
be laid in best cement mortar.
Also CuveIt connecting the culverfs between
9Th and 9th streets, north Of Clay Capacity by4
aud built as above. There will be excavation
needed tor this except for the bed OF the cu!vert-
The length # this section is about l4O feet.
Also about 49, feet IT Cuivert by at the inter
section of Cana! with Adams street, TO be uilt as
above But little exeavatl, Il Is needed for this.
All su:plUs earth and rubbish to be carefully rs
moved By the contractor.
The contractor will enter into a covenant with
the City OF Richmond for the prompt and tatnial
execution Of the works which are wanted as early
as il is practicable to complete them.
The estimate Tor the nrst ntoned cu!Vert ~
now placed at e3 % per lneal loot; for the others
at So % eaca per foot; aud 40 ODDS beyond these
estimates will be considered
Unless In contract be signed within ten days from
and after the date OF the award it will be consider
ed as abandoned.
oc14-td NJ BATES, Sup't Streets.
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LAaBEAF's eEEICR.
I4th Street. EAssf Exekzaxs Aote,.
G2S fUn nlIE nv

Drawn Nos. De!s Sace Lottery Glass l08, Oct. 9:
IS 80 69 l 2S IA % y IL 80 u l.
Nos l IA %, prize OF A55 0C9 sold and paid by
LAMBERT.
Drawn Nos Of Delaware, Elk 10, Oct Il:
50 ~ u SO 81 81 IS "A "a { II 27 60
Ticket 81 SO "A, prize sold
Drawn Nos Delaware Lottery, C.ass 1l2, Oct "A:
~ 20 70 65 10 Is % % q II G. IS %.
Hat Is - 81 another OF 500 sold
TO-Duy.-TLe Delaware State Lottery, Glass
No II4.-Capitals $4,000, 10000 600, 300, $780,
10 of 1000, &c. 66 numbers, u drawn. 1icke;s
$40.
FL Also, One Dollar Lottery. &C 16
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BY james Vi. Taylor.
'JXTEEN BCILUiN(, LOVS IN avn


~ NkY AT AUCTlON.--Wil be sold on Thurs.
day, 2ist October AZ o'clock, ?. NJ upon the pre-.
ises square containing tour scres OF land situa
ted in the town Of Sydney, opposite the beautiful
grove Of Nj w allen, and lying within tho en-
closure Of - John Carter.
Ghs property viii be dvided into Is lots, fronting
abou. AN !eet each, and Iun ming back the usual
distance; these lots being just without the corpora
ton line, and laying beautifully tor building purpo
ses, il very improving ighborhood, should com
mand the sttept0n Il those having business in the
city, who wI.h to procure convenient residence,
at moderate cost.
TERMs-One- third cash; balance at and Is
months, with interest, ant the title retained till the
payment Of the last nets
&C IS JAMES 81. TAYLOR. Auct
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-ARCHIrHCTURE AND DRAWING.

ings tor every cl2.s AID style OF building win .pe'
c.icstons, esiiiD. t1. and agreement. adapted 70
tac IOcs,i n, with ali TIC rncdern convenience
improvements Ar, Oh very moderate tsIh'' shu
practical kno3 edge ia hi. profession, with his sn'
perlor facilities enables him to d. justice to all gu
gagilg he services. Ohics on l2th street, aoofs
lIom Main street, opposite the James RIVER sho
EapaHGa Company Cftiee. oc A@--"
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HAIR CUTTING AND

- IN A ' n G, II 4 Il tCI7IINU AND
y DkESsIEG-Cup Leeching, Bleeding, Ex-
tracing Teeth, &C. Mr. J. Z. SPACH, from Ger
many, late from Philadelphia, would most respect
fully inform the citizens Of Richmond ana is viein-
ity, that has opcned and atty lifted out me cor
mel store On Governor street. under Mrs. Etdings
Boarding House, where he vii! be at all times pre-
pared to give ample satisfaction in all the above
named branches, with promptilude and dispatch.
DC l2-Im'
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BY DUNLOP, MONCURE & co.

BY DUNLOP, MONCCRE x co.
CROCEKIEs, = C. AZ ACCPION.-On
~ TUESDAY, the 1919 iassaLt, We will sell at 10
o'clock at our Auction Store an assortment Of Gro
ceEies Consisting III part Of
ITO hhds l.. and z K Sugar fair TO prime qua
lily
100 B6is Coffee, Clarified and Crushed Sugar
100 Bags Prime Coaoe
50 B9is Nolasles
60 Bbls Syrup
WhIkey of extra quality
Brandy; Gin
Teaerite and Madeira Wines
Gunpowder and P1uch NJ Teas
Mustard Cisar
Indigo &c
Terms-Under 500 cash, over 500 four months
credit for approved negotiable paper.
= Sale Withou; regard Il weather.
oc l6 DisLOP, AHNCURE & CO, Auc's
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS;
BY WELLINGTON G00nl
VALU ABLE REAL ESTATE NJ

W. b IL Is II L IL 8 TATE OF
~ the LATE THOMAS RUTHERFOHD. DE
leased, FOR SALE AT AUCT1ON.-In further
ecunon OF the last will and tss aneut of the late
onAs Rutherford, tie undersigned his execu.
.., VIA expose TO sale, by public auction on the
penses' on the days hereafter stated the follow
ans. 'GuAoie real estate, viz: on Wednesday. the
80. oeIoner ls52, i'm mediately after Gen. Pew
sSn ms are sold, say at O'Clock p a trac.
va iaIo on the River Road, in Henr;co shon. nire
aiiss rest OF Richmond, Containing J40 acres
ano AZ u COCK the same dsv on tbs nran,ises in
inc CITY OF hlchmond, about iC5 feet Is grornd on
lne south Ina OF Marshall, between Merroa ona
Henry ST. ef Is; 66 feet on the norfb 1;no IS -
street, between Monroe and Henrv s,-aa.s &c ..
on the north line of Grace street ~ th - w .ee
Adams street, 5823 feet on the south In. =, ~; Vi
betu cen Madison and Bevidere street, rig &c neu
the south line of Cary, between Foushee ana a y
streets; and l2s feet the east line of A. az
between Cary and Byrd streets And on Fridar
afte moon, the 22d October, 1852, upon the pren,
SEES commencing at 81 o'clock from two to four
squares If land about half mile east of the city of
Richmond, near Mr.. Valentine Heckler's. north Of
Venable street, between 2Sth and Both streets.
Ali OF The above lots and squares OF land will be
divided to suit purchasers.
Terms Of Sale ALI sums under $500, one-third
cash, balance at six and twelve months; all sum:
over that amount, onefIurth cash. balance at six
tinble notes bearing interest. secured by a trus
deed JOHN RUTHERFORD,
WM. RUTHERFORD,
SAMUEL J. RUTHERFORD,
ALEXR FL. RUTHERFORD,
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1.anAaLl oTTLDTNG LOT ON 9th

1A.uABL8 BUILDING LUZ On ON
' sTRELTAr AUCTIoH-Wiii be sod az auc-
ton on Msaday, Ieth October, 1s3a, o. o cloGk,
2. n, that very eligible Building Lot asloiGlos me
re.!Ienoe Of dc late JOHN Exah. situated ON the
60, IA. ~ Si.ta arrest between Cay and Leigh
street.. The loc.ton Of the property and It's con
yeuence to busiaess lenders IL desirable Tor per-
sons waking te build,
Term. made known on the Day Of sale.
Bv reaaes, of the Trustees.
w. GODDIN, Auctr.
NB.-Ths above Lot viii, ii desired, be divided.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
TRANSMITTED FOR THE DAILY DIsPATCH
THE ELECTIONS.
Ohio.

TUE ELECTIONS.
Ohio.
CINCINNATI, Oct. Is.
The latest accounts received from the vari-
Gus portions of the State indicate that the
democratic majority is reduced TO 5000 or less.
Twelve democrats, seven wings and two free
soiers are elected 10 Congress.
Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. Is.
Wright democrat, for Governor, has Is 600
majority, but the remainder Oft the State ticket
has not half so much. Seven democrats and
four " higs are elected TO Congress.
Later from California.
NEW YORK, Oct. Is.
The steamer Star of the West arrived today
from San Juan. She brings Sl5O,00O in gold.
No news Of importance.
Vermont Legislature.
MONTPELIER, Oct. IL.
The Legislature OF Vermont has been orga-
nzed by the choice OF Wing officers
snow storm.
BosToy, Oct. 10.
snow storm occurred here to-day.
BALTIMORE MARKETS, Oct. Is.
Sales Of 1000 bbls. FLOUR at $l.3I. GRAIN
unchanged.
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b WkLLlNGTON GUDDtH.

nj EAT COTTAGE hksIDENC UN III
aTL4 SrpEFTS FOR SALE AT AUCTION viii
be sold on Tue sday afternoon, the l9th October,
1852 upon the premises, commencing al =
oclock neat brick cottage residenee on the soatn
line OF Main, between 3rd and 4ih streets aaJoitIns
n, ~ Ea,t the residence vi Mr.. B. b. Minor. The
6on.a j. huilt Of brick three stories hIgh, having
tx rooms, all new, and in excellent order; Inc
ot fronts % tcet runs back $50 feet to an acy on
ubich il fronts soouI 26 feet. Terms one taiid
cash. balance at one and two years, iof pohoS'
bearing interest secured by trust deed:
- w. GODDiS, Aus.
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BALTIMORE MARKETS, Oct. Is.
Sales Of 1000 bills. FLOUR at $4.3I. GRAIN
,DChanuad
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JOB PRINTING.

Dgs PATCd UsEI Ck,
Governor street, = doors FROM Hahn,
RICHMOND. Va.
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Snow storm.

BosToy, Oct. IL.
4 snow storm occurred here to-day.
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MONTPELIER, Oct. -.
The Legislature of Vermont has been orga-
nized by the choice of Wing officers.
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tEkVANT'S CLOTffING.-We haze no~
y on hand d large assortment Of SerEaL.-s EsSsiE
Ing aud every style OF cheap durable goods when
we will sell al the very lowest prices.
HENRY SHAFER Il co.
oen No lG3 Main street. corner Am
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OH0ICE MAUkIRA WINE "A small in
u voice ..Tiuta" aud Nary" Wine, selected In
Madeira By gentleman OF this city, Tor SAFE .se oY
~. "a. ~ u W.
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kasiuess Cards,
Tickets,
Riasks. dc. &C.,

F:iutr1 at short notice ndiupon reasonable terms
gg- Orders for all kinds OF Printing VII! DO re-
cesYed ana executed in the handsoLnes! style.
~
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nLACh PEPPER, g Aun, SAT-; Bacon
ID sides, Ground Plaster, Cofee Sugar, foc sale
Dy ,,rypo,r ,rrry T. NJ,
Ia DHbEnfOR HLt->sN q w.
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100 BUSB GLs NV CE&uf TfMO-
l. ~ thy and Herds Glass Seed receiving, tor
sale by
&C s s McGRUDER I SOMA.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
TwENTY.THREE DUILpINc Iors


TWENTY.THREE BUILDING I.Ors
L ON OREGON AND BELVlDERE HILLS FOR
SALE AT AUCTION'-Will be sold on Tuesday.
the 9th October upon tie premises, ct q o'c ock
N, twenty-three handsomely located LstA some Of
them situated on Oregon Hill and The remainder
within the Bslvidere enclosure opposite to the man.
sion and fronting Cd a street &c feet wide Each lot
fronts about 80 feet and runs back 100 feet to an
alley. r.
Terms of Sale-One third cash, the balance at six
and twelve months bearing interest and the title
tanned until the whole of the purchase money Is
paid.
ocl JAMES IT. TAYLOR AuctY
L'RAME HOUsk AND LOT ON MOORE
i STREET, AT AUCT Ok.-Will be sold on Sa-
turday, the 23d day OF October at II O'Clock in the
afternoon, upon the pre-Gses, THAI Frame House
ard Lot situated ON Hoore street, q short distance
west OF Bacon Quarter Branch Farm, and near to
the brick yard IF Messrs Williams Son 1 Rag
and The house contains about four rooms and a
kitchen The lot fronts about 80 fee. and runs back
say ID, feet.
LIZ Terms at sale
&C 10 JAMES II. TAYLOR, Auctr
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.,.n,,A AMI FANCY PASTs.-HsaVy
ID English French anu American Fancy Casa
Pants. b.ack Doeskln do, Wool Velvet and CT Vei-
VET Yesis black and fancy silk do, large !tu.eat
al No l02 Main street -.
kEEk, tEII>ES a bAA~D WIN.
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NEESEA BUYEEA.-Jus received lew puss
l. very fine fresh Butter from the country. Also,
lew boxes lresn ground Coffee IL store, tor sa-e
by
Sc IS GEO. J HERRING.
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EOFFkE TKNs, CHAEING DISHES.
L. OYSTER STEW ERS, Gc.-A large assortment
OF the above, made OF tine Enssh Block Tin, vary.
ing in size 10 TO ~ inches some entirely nes
stSl.s 10 be- had al enters,
nc "A l37 2aiu street.
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cAtA CASES East INDIA CASTOR
L OIL, prime quaiy and beautiful color, toy safe
by ADIE u GRAY, I47 Main street.
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The PreSidsncy--Lettcr from Senator
Ausk

WASHINGTON, Ian. If, 1872,
DEAR SfG--tt affords me great pleasure to ac
knowledge the receipt Of your kind favor Of The 9Th
instant. The only difficulty | have IN responding
to the questions propousdedby sou, has itg origin
in an objection or my part to tho Interference Of
members CT Congress IL the selection of caudidstes
fer the Presidential chair which, in my opinion,
should be left entirely to tie unLranced ch0i,a Of
tie people.
In tie pressnt instance, however silence on my
part might be misntCrptc,ed and therefore state
without haftstion that prefer ny colleague (Ge.
neral Houston) 70 either OF tho distinguished gem
tcmen rsmed in Connection With the approaching
pretilontal election IL time expressing n honest
preference, have ~ wish TO J.rOQats from the
claims q other gentlemen, but simply to state the
srIrccia ;ion IL shot hold a friend whom have
gD0gL Intimately 5r seventeen years past, in s.s.
tiors ii ligh rtepens bnsy, which he has led
with or Intelligence and devotion 10 the pubic fer
vice calculated 10 inspire ne gith entire confidence
Ia biz capacity ard patriotism. J will father re-
max, that, II nominated, General H)uston would,
in NJ opinion, be more acceptable to tho people
ttroughout Tie Union. than alr other person when
VIC car select ard, II oicc.ed, | have fail cont
dence lie would administer tie government in stric.
conformity VIII the principles laid down IN the con-
s.itution. 10 placing this expression of nv opinion
a. your dLzpossl, must be permitted again to STATE
that an utterly opposed 10 the abandonment bY
men bers CT CopRre % Of their iesaaiye daioa with
3 view e participate IL Political strife and promote
the success Of one other Of the asFrants - the chief
msgistrecy OF the Union. believe su5h q course
70 30 wrong in principle and eminenty misoaioyous
IL practice, isssnuch as 1t Il calculated 70 create
relation between the Law making and law executing
departments ot the government, which cannot .al
to 90 Injury, BY destroying independence Of aston
and impairirg that confidence between tic people
and their servants, which u 70 essential % the vel
fare ofthe country.
Entertaining these views, cannst belp hoping
that the say Is pot fer distant when the sSl9ctioa
Of Presidential candidates Will be tho w)ik Of tho
PEOPLE, and net the result Of combinations among
ambitions ardnriguiDs politicians, whose strong
est motives Of action are hopes OF personal benefits
rather than public good.
lhave not the vanity t. suppose fer moment
that this frank svowal Of my preerenc for General
Houston, as the democratic candidate for tho Pre-
sidcncy, will have any weight, or operate to any
extent upon the opiniers Of the people, but have
been induced. in compliance with your request, to
express my confidence IN and friendship to the dis
ries were made, lest my failing to do so might DO
construed into want Of interest in his behalf or
dl,rust Of bis popularity and capacity.
am, With great respect. your sbodient servant,
THO, Kuss,