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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-01-28
Origin Of the Names Of the States.

OTlB10 OI Tile NdLn6b OI Gn6 ObaG6B.
Maine was so called as early as
1888, from Maine, in France, Of which
Henrietta Marie, Queen of England,
was at that time proprietor.
: New Hampshire was the name Civ
en- to the territory conveyed by the
Plymouth Company to Captain John
Mason, by patent, Nov. Z, 1889, with
reference to the patentee; who was
Governor of Portsmouth, in Hamp-
shire, England.
Vermont was so called by the in.
habitants in their declara 2 Of inde-
pendence, Jan. 15, l77o rom the
French verb, green, and mount, noun.
tain.
Massachusetts was named from a
tribe Of Indians in the neighborhood
Of Boston. The tribe is thought to
have derived its name from the Blue
Hills of Milton. +" i have learned"
says Roger Williams, " that Mass
achusetts was SO called from the Blue
Hills"
Rhode Island was so called in l744,
in reference to the Island of Rhodes
in the Mediterranean.
Connecticut was SO called from the
Indian name Of its principal river.
New York was SO called in refer
ence to the Duke of York and Alba
ny, to whom this territory was grant
Pennsylvania was so called in 1881,
after William Penn.
Delaware was SO called in 1903,
from Delaware bay, on which it lies,
and which it received its name from
Lord De La War;, who died in this
bay.
Maryland was SO called in honor Of
Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles l,
in his patent to Lord Baltimore, June
80, 1889.
Virginia was SO called in 1884, af-
ter Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of
England.
Carolina was so called by the
French, in 1864, in honor OF King
Charles TX, of France.
Georgia was 50 called in 1892, in
honor Of King George II.
Alabama was so called in 1917,
from its principal river.
Mississippi was so called in 1900,
from its western boundary. Missis-
sippi is said to denote the whole river,
that is, the river formed by The union
of many.
Louisiana was so called, in honor of
Louis XIV, of France.
Tennessee was so called in 1890,
from its principal river. The word
Tennessee is said to signify curved
spoon.
Kentucky was so called in 1899,
from its principal river.
Illinois was so called in 1909, from
its principal river. The word is said
to signify the river of men.
Indiana was SO called, in 1902,
from the American Indians.
Ohio was SO called in 1902, from its
southern boundary.
Missouri was SO called in 1921,
from its principal river.
Michigan was SO called in 1905,
from the lake on its borders.
Arkansas was SO called in 1919,
from its principal river.
Florida was SO called, by Juan
Ponce De Leon, in 1851; because it
was discovered on Easter Sunday-in
Spanish, Pascua Florida.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-01-28

"Upon my word, two great gray blan-
ket shawls! These must be for you
and me, Tom! Andwhat's this? A
great bolt of cotton flannel, and gray
yarn stockingsl"
The door bell rang again. and the
waiter brought in another bulky par
eel, and deposited it on the marble
topped centre-table.
"What's herei" said Will, cutting
the cord.
"Whew! perfect nestof packages!
Oolong tea! orangesl grapesI white SUI
gar! Bless me, Ella. must be going
to housekeeping"
"Or going crazyp' said Tom; "and
on my word" said he, looking out of
the window, "there's drayman ring
ing at our door, with stove with
tea kettle set in the top Of itP'
"Ella's cook-stove, of course" said
Will; and just at this moment the young
lady entered with her purse hanging
gracefully over her hand.
Now boys, you are too bad !" she
exclaimed, as each Of the mischievous
youngsters we're gravely marching up
and down attired in a gray shawl.
Didn't you get them for usI We
thought you did, said both.
celia, ! want 81 me of that cotton
flannel, to make me pair of panta-
looms" said Tom.
e. say" said Will, when are you
going to housekeeping? Your cook
ing stove is standing down in the street;
pom my word, John is loading some
coal on the dray withit."
Ella, isn't that going to be sent to
my ofice?" said Tom. Do you know
I do so lnnguish for new Stove with
tea kettle in the top, to heat fel-
lows shaving water?"
Just then, another ring at the door,
and the grinning waiter handed in a
small brown paper parcel for Miss Ella.
Tom made dive at it, and staving, off
the brown paper, developed a jannty,
little purple velvet cap, with silver tas-
sells.
"My smoking cap! as / live," said
he; "only | shall have to wear it on my
thumb, instead Of my head--too small
entirely" said he, shaking his head
gravely. it.
"Come, you saucy boys, said aunt
E., entering briskly, "what are
you teasing Ella for!"
"Why, do see this lot of things,
aunt! What in the world is Ella go
ing to do with them?,'
"Oh! | knowP'
You know; then | can guess, aunt;
it is some of your charitable works.
You are goingto make a juvenile Lady
Bountiful of Ella, eh!" Z
Ella, who had colored to the roots
of her hair at the expose Of her very
questionable Christmas preparations,
now took heart, and bestowed a very
gentle and salutary little cuff on the
saucy head that still wore the purple
cap, and then hastened to gather up
her various purchases.
Laugh away" said she, gaily;
"and a good many others will laugh,
too, over these things. Igot them to
make people laugh-people that are
not in the habitof laughing!"
Well, well, | see into il" said
Will; "and Itell you | think right well
of the idea, too. There are worlds of
money wasted at this time Of the year,
in getting things that nobody wants,
and nobody cares for after they are
got; and I am glad for my part, that
you are going to get up a variety in
this line; in fact, l should like to give
you one of these stray leaves to help
on, "said he, dropping a ten dolarnote
into haS. VoDor NT l;Lo 70 o,,oo,,.n -.,
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-01-28

bftwo or three old buildings, on Christ
mas morning, and they would there
have heard all about il.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-17

She brings as passenger Capt Dunn late Of bark Pilot Of
sslem, condemned NJ Batavia.
Also arrived-Shp National Eagle, Liverpool; barks
Glasgow, Glasgow vests Malaga Paul Boggs
FbgiN, savannah; II DuvaI BALTIMORE Ella, and Echo.
Philadelphia brig vulture, Jeremie schrs Byzantine,
iscmsl; 3 Wright, w Brown, and Amethyst, A Law
renee and Rosins, New York.
NEW ORIAAEs. Nov Is.
Arrived-Shps Favorite and Pacific, New York; Pyra-
mid, Boston; schr Gen Taylor Charleston
:. Nov 16.
Arrived-Ships Forest State Boston; John Albert, Phil
hdelphia banks Howand Boston, Jacob Prentiss Phila
delphia schr " 0 Farley New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-17

TINS HoHAns, Nov 16-SundowS
ship supposed to be the Antarctic IL going In the
bar brig south Of the Highlands One brig ia going
In past the Hook. Wind Fast, and fresh.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-17
By E. N. sTRATTON, Auctioreer.

Pennsylvania arenne. near l0th Street.)
EURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS
i of private family. with Lease Of Premis-
es at Auction.-On FRIDAY morning. May
both at 10 O'Clock, L shall sell, at the residence
of Mr.. HENRY LEMON, on llth street. near
Pennsylvania avenue. his Household Furni
ture &c, consisting Of
Rosewood Boston Piano
Sofas and Chairs in Gold and Brocatelle, style
Louis XIV.
Mahogany hair-cloth and maple cane-seat
Chairs
Do Centre. Card. and other Tables
Looking Glasses beaded cottage Bcdsteads
Hair and palm Mattresses
Superior Feather Beds Bureaus, Washstands,
Wardrobes
Toilet Tables and Sets, Window Shades, Loun-
ges
Parlor, Chamber. and Stair Carpets, Stoves
CrOckery and Glass Ware
Excellent Cooking Stove, Kitchen Utensils &c
Also, lot of best Spanish Curled-hair. Palm
leaf. Curtain Sticks. Cut Tacks, and Trim
mings, suitable for Upholstercrs
Terms S25, cash over S25, credit Of GO
and 80 days.
Previous to the sale of the above the unex-
pired lease Of the premises will be sold, afford
ing rare opportunity of securing a desirable
dwelling and business stand near the avenue
IN l6-dfd
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By E. N. sTRATToN. Auctioneer.

Penn. are~ne, near I0fh street. south side)
INTENSIVE SALE of new Rosewood Ma
IL hogany. Walnut. Maple and Cherry CAB
met FURNITURE, PIANO F0RTES. Spleen
did MIRRORS, &c, by Catalogue-0n MON
DAY. May 10th. at 10 clock, on the first and
second floors of my Auction rooms. shall sell,
without reserve, for account of manufacturers,
very extensive assortment of new Cabinet
Furniture. viz:
Seven octave rosewood Pianos
Splendid gilt framed Pier Mirrors. with brack.
cts and slabs
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Wardrobes
do. do, do. Dressing Bureaus,
with full marble tops
Rosewood mahogany. and walnut Secretary
and Bookcase
Mahogany and walnut French and Cottage
Bedsteads
Sets Of On nnental Chamber Cottage Furni-
ture
Mahogany enclosed Washstands, with marble
tops
Sofa, Centre ard Side Tables. do.
Extensive Dining Tables, Whist and Card
Tables
Rich Velvet PluSh-covered Sofas. Diyans
Sofa Bedsteads. Tete-a- Sofas
loltaire and other Rockers Lounges. brocatel
covering
Parlor Spring-sea Chairs,
Maple Cane-Seat do
Boston Rockers, all sizes Office Chairs
Wood-seat Chairs &c
Terms $50 and under. cash from $50 TO
500. sixty and ninety days; over SlOO. two
and four month credit for notes satisfactorily
endorsed: bearing interest m IO-td
The ahev" sale - uuavo;s,bIx
postponed until IURSDAY Nav 10Th. at the
same hour and place mI4
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AUCTION SALES.
EVEN. sTRsTTON, Auctioneer.

Penn. arenue, near 10th street. south side.)
VERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT IN
' THE FIRST WARRIOR Saturday. May
2lst, at o'clock. p. NJ, on the premises, /
shall sell part of Lots Nos and 8. of David
sons Subdivisions of Square No. 127, fronting
~ feet 6 inches on H street north, between
18th and 18th streets west, opposite the resi-
dence of the Hon. Hamilton Fish, and in the
immediate neighborhood of Lafayette Square;
a most desirable and fashionable location for
a frst-class mansion.
Terms: 0ne-third cash residue in equal
instalments at six, twelve, and eighteen
months with interest. satisfactorily secured
Convcyancing at the expense of the purcha-
ser Title indisnutahle m I'D
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NDrkinrn,rn's Nomination.

Mr.. EDITOR Permit me, through your shin
ing orb. to say to the workmen of this city that
[ have been Informed that at a meeting of
Workingmen. held on Wednesday evening last,
nv name was set down to be offered as the
Workin smcn's candidate for the Collectorship
of this city, to which assented when first in
formed, but upon reflection. [ have concluded
that in consequence of so small portion of
the corporation being represented in said
meeting, that justice to all requires me to de-
cline (Which 1 most respectfully do) the high
honor thus conferred, and refer the nominal
ton of that candidate to the general meeting
of Workingmen to be held at Temperance Hall
on Tuesday Evening next, the 18th instant,
where it is earnestly hoped that each Ward
will be represented, as it is expected that i'm
portant matters will be submitted for consid-
Grafton. SAML S. BRIGGS.
Washington, My IA, 1S53-3t
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DR. 7 = RnSE,S

GREAT PAIN CURER The wonder of the
1Age!! All Pain cured like Magic This
wonderful preparation is used internally and
externally, giving immediate relief for all
bodily pains.
If used according to directions it not only
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first application. 1t may be relied upon for
curing and giving almost instant relief as
thousands who have used it testify, to
Rheumatism. Ague, Sudden Colds, Cholera,
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blains, Sprains, Bruises, Pimples and all
Chronic Eruptions.
If you wish to be relieved from ALL PAIN.
use DIR. Roses PAIN CURER.
If you desire to be cured of ALL DIS
EASES, take his Family Medicines.
Price l2k. % and % cents per bottle.
To he had at all the respectable Drug
Stores in Washington, and Georgetown. D. c..
and Alexandra. Va. feb p
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DIX. }. S. ROSES NERVOUS AND INVIG.
GRATING CORDIAL

,r phh I1NN CORDlAI.
lie Greatest Discovery im lHedica Science
TNiE thousands who are suffering with apv
l. NERVOUS AFFECTIONS, will find immedi-
ate relief in using this wonderful CoRDIAL.-
1t cures Neuralgia. Heart Disease. Palpita-
ton. Heartburn, Nervous Head Ache. Tremor
OF the Muscles or Flesh, Wakefulpess. and all
reStlessness of the mind or body: whether
worn down by care, labor, or study
lhls truly wonderful Medicine. from its pe-
cuiiar happy effect in allaying the most vio-
lent Nervous Affections. and completely Grad.
lcatIng them from the system NAV Justly be
termed the grandest discovery i'm the science
OF Medicine. 1t subdues and averts all those
Nervous Diseases. over which the most pro-
found medical skill has hitherto had no con-
troll: Ii Is grand restorer in building up a.
weak constitution, already worn down by dis
ease and debilitated by other medicine: it's
invigoratlng properties act like a charm. and
rs beneficial effects are almost miraculous
Inc weak. the nervous, and those suffering
with constant pains and uneasiness. are fire..
quently cured by using a single bottle.
Price Do cents. and to be had at all the re-
spectacle Drug Stores in Washington, George.
town, ID. C.. and Alexandria, Va feb 95-
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Cavalry Corps !-Cavairy COrDs =!

Cavalry Corps !-Cavairy COrps -
At an Informal meeting of the citizens favora-
Bile to the formation of a Cavalry Corps, held
at Casparis's Hotel. on Thursday evening. the
18th instant, L. A, HALL, esq, was called to
the Chair. and GEO. WASHINGTON MCLANE
appointed Secretary,
The object of the meeting being stated, gen
tlemen were requested to come forward and
subscribe for membership. Eleven were i'm
meliately obtained and the amount of sub
scription paid in, which is s. for each menu
Der. which will he the first installment towards
their uniforms-each subscriber gets the ben
eft of the amount paid in. The object is to
start on a sound basis. and success is certain
JAMES CAspARIs. esq. was elected Treasurer
unanimously. He has charge of the subscrip-
ton list, and is authorized to receive the
amount. The following resolution was then
passed:
Resolred, That when we adjourn it be to
meet again at the same place on TUESDAY
Evening next. the 18th instant at o'clock
to which all persons favorable to the associa-
ton are requested to attend and that the
proceedings of this meeting be published IN
the city papers and Baltimore Sun.
Bv order of the meeting:
m l4-3t G W. MCLANE, Heo y
Union, Int, Rep, and Bait. SUM-
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FLORAL CORDI'L.

For the relief and permanent cure Of Gonor-
M9r, GIeets, ,StrtctMres, ,SemtUat Losses,
LeMch0riu. Grarpt. Gr.
TNHE FLORAL CORDIAL has gained extern
l. sive character as a cure. both safe and
pleasant for the above nam9d very common
and destroying complaint. Persons who have
suffered long with disease and whose constitu-
tons have been impaired by continous use
of powerful drugs, have been restored to
health and vigor, by the use of two
bottles Of the preparation. Those afflicted
would not only save money. but great deal
of unnecessary suffering, by giving the Cor
dial fair trial
The cordial is pleasant TO the taste and pleas
ant in its effects. In using it no restrictions
are necessary.
81 Price, per bottle, only one dollar.
Sold by G. STOTT & CO. cor. Of 18th street
and Penn. avenue; w ELLIOTT. cor. of T
and 18th streets; PATTERSON & MARIN
cor 9th and Penn. avenue. feb If
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Superior Jet Black Ink

ON draft by the quart or gallon. Those who
" have tried WaikdeR's Loaulon Ink in bot
ties are invited with the public in general, to
try Mtrsh,s Jet Biack Ink. superior to any,
thing Of the kind for sale here. and sold in
quantities to suit, from half pint to a gallon.
Come, dip your pen in, and try it before you
buy IT, For sale at
Winners Stationery and Fancy Store,
m l4-3t 9Th ST.. one square from Pa. Nv.
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either wide or narrow Stats, and plain or
fancy trimmings furnished TO order. Painted
and other WINDOW SHADES put up in the
best sfvte. Hair, Cotton. and Shuck MA
TRESSES. Pew and other CUSHIONS to
order. CORDS. TASSELS, SPLIT BLINDS.
&c, on hand. LOUNGES made to order.
All orders thankfully received and promptly
attended to-
. Old work repaired NAV lift
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E. OWEN & SON.

A. IHEhC1HNT TTILORS,
HAVE just opened their Spring and
~ Summer supply of GOODS, consisting of
La rich assortment Of fine black. blue.
and fancy colored CLOTHS; blue. black. and
fancy CASSIMERES with choice selection
OF EESTlNGS of various styles. to which they
invite the attention of their friends and the
public generally.
ap I4-2aw I'm
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City GoiircsOr.-The friends of ROBERT
J. ROCHE, the present incumbent, submit his
name to the favorable consideration Of the vo-
ers for reelection to the Office of Collector of
Taxes m Is
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-17

Stta Sy:sri.-Please announce WIN. II.
BANBEHttER as a candidate for the Board of
Common Council at the ensuing June election,
and oblige many
m Is VOTERS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-17

$50, Wharf.-The friends of Mr.. JOHN
RUSSELL, understanding that Mr. Kealey
le;lines a rc-election) present his name 10
ne voters Of the Sixth Ward, as a suitable
person for Assessor at the approaching June
election I'm l7-te1 MANY VOTERS
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-17

hiSihotIS vi the DOdTU Oh common lOun-
Gil, and twelve of the fourteen Aldermen,
two being absent from duty Yesterday
afternoon signed memorial to the Presi-
dent and Directors of the Alexandria &
Orange Railroad Co., recommending Mr..
+. 4. Ryther, of this city, as ga most
suitable person" to fill the vacancy exist
ing in the corps of conductors on railroad
trains of that Company. They say that
che is an enterprising and active man,
having conducted an omnibus business in
this city for the last two years and they
''teel confident that, should the appoint
ment be conferred upon him, the duties
of his offiee will be discharged with credit
TO himself and to the interests of that
Corporation. "-ReputHc.
Couts.-The Circuit and Criminal
Courts are in session to day. The bust
ness in the Circuit Court is not of suffi-
Gent Importance to attract large au-
dience; and the exceptions, &C., keep
crowds from the Criminal Court, and
give the judge, jury, and lawyers, room
to breathe.
District appointments. Rumors are
abroad again as to the intentions Of the
President, with regard to the District ap
pOintments. No doubt his Excellency
has determined who will be: but ru1nor
generators are as much in the dark as the
Emperor of Russia.
Paradc.-The Washington Light Infan-
try accompanied by Marsollette's Band,
passed up the avenue this morning to the
Presidents mansion. They are to fire at
a target near the Anacostia: several hand
some prizes are to be the rewards for the
best shots.
Appoinfmet.-Gregory Ennis has been
appointed superintendent of the western
branch Of the canal By the Mayor of this
city, in place of J. A. TAFT, resigned.
Police Report. John Y. Moore, keep
ing store open on Sunday; ruled for
trial.
Jas. Dick, stealing, two cases; gave Sc
curity.
Robert Walter, assault and battery :;
ruled for trial
r. Mudd, riot; sent to jail.
c. Clutch, ditto.
Matilda Ryland. lewd and lascivious
course of life: workhouse 80 days.
Ann Murphy, ditto.
Mary O'Brien, keeping bawdy house !;
sent to jail.
Patrick WEIGH, drink and disorderlv.
IL. Douglass, drunk; workhouse 80
days.
L. Ratcliff,, assault, battery, and riot :;
gave security.
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Second Ward. Mr. EDITOR Please
announce c. j. CANFIELD, as a suitable cam
didate, for the Board Of Common Council, at
The ensuing election, and oblige
IN lite A VOTER
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Would inform,
the public that
they are prepar-
ed TO fill any
orders in their
line. BLINDS
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Commissioners of EIeciions.-The two
Boards of the City Councils, at a join
meeting on Monday evening, elected the
following gentlemen as Commissioners Of
Elections for the election which takes
place on the first Monday in June:
FIRST Word-Messrs. Samuel Drury,
James w. Sheahan, and Charles A. Da-
Wis
Second Ward -Messrs. NJ. P. Callan,
j. ID. James, and A. Tate.
Third Wnrd.-NIeSsrs. Randolph COyle,
George II. Jones, and S. Macpherson.
Fourth Uard-Messrs. Alexander Lee,
George w. Cochran, and Benjamin S.
Bavlv.
Fiji Hyord,-Messrs. John Sheahan,
\, NJ Iardclla, and George W. Thomp
son.
Siuh Ward -Mcssrs. S. A. II. Marks,
Ii, \. Ober, and l.. Gaddis.
Serenth Uad.-Messrs. F. W. Ritter,
Louis Wright, and VIM. Borroughs.
Doctor Valentine-The Doctor had
lots of company last night. None Of your
"lOng faced sort. but real genuine, jolly
friends The Doctor never fails to please
visitors: they 90 there for fun, and he
always furnishes plenty oft. Some folks
get mad if you laugh at them, bat the
Doctor is not one of that kind. nothing
gives him greater pleasure than to see his
friends in good spirits. Go to Odd Eel
lows Hail tonight and laugh as much as
You please.
Dsrisien of the Recha6i'es.-Columbia
District Tent, of the Independent Order of
Rechabites, has determined to divide the
District over which it had jurisdiction,
and set off new District for the distant
sections Of the State of Maryland. This
Order has increased very rapidly in this
District. 1t may be considered as evil
ocnce of the power Of persuasion without
mixture of abuse.
Cheerine.-Sone of the Butchers in the
centre market this morning, reduced their
prices little, and came down to fifteen
cents for choice beef. This is cheering
indeed, and furnishes ground to hope that
our citizens will be able to obtain food at
reasonable prices in the course of few
GAYS. We hope that the spectators are
me only losers by the high prices. A
man who makes fortune by depressing
TIE poor, should never he left too close
70 sick mans soup,
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NOELL & BOYD.
BLIND AKERS AND UPHOLsTERERs

South SITE Pr. az, 6et1ceeu 9th and 10Th SIS
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Appoin'ment-Gregory Ennis has been
appointed superintendent of the western
branch Of the canal, by the Mayor of this
city, in place of J. A. TAFT, resigned.