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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

ET A New Opera has been intro
duced at the Bowery theatre, New
York, founded on Irving's story Of
Rip Van Wrinkle.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

re-" The wife of Theodore S. Fay,
minister from the U. S. to Switzer-
land died at Berneon, the 3lst ult
Her maiden name was Laura, Gardi-
nier, and she was the daughter of Bar
rent Gardiner, long an eminent law
Yer in the city Of New York, and fol
some years associated with the late
Mr.. Wheaton, (author of the flaws
of the Nations" and for period, Uni,
ted States Mini5er to Prussia) in
newspaper editing and publishing.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

French returns show that up to
September l, 100000 officers, nom
commissioned officers and private with
$4,000 horses, had been embarked at
Marsailles and at Toulon for the East
since the commencement Of the war.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

10 Collins, the Irish Comedian,
is at present fulfilling an engagement
at the Merchantile Library Hall, st.
Louis.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

\ IT, The Thibodeauxs9,linerva of
the goth ulto., which has just come to
hand, says: " The@sugar house and
purgery of David Mcleod, Esq, a
short distance below Lockport, in that
parish, together with about six hun
dred cords of wood, were entirely con-
sumed by fire on Saturday night last.
The blow falls very heavily on Mr..
Mcleod, as there was not single
dollar Of insurance on the property
destroyed.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

ahead Of the Mil Forty. Eight
Hours.-To our friend Jones, we are
indebted for Thursday evenings Pic
ayune, with five columns more of war
news. Like Sheradin we shall speak
Of it after we have read it.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07
nys- We CHANGED ia the Recorder S

E- We CHANGED in the Recorders
office the other day, and page in the
history Of that office was referred to,
illustrating the adage in most forcea-
bic manner, that it is ''never too late
to do good" The page in the Record,
noticed the fact of marriage where
the lady from old age, was unable to
write her name, and made a scratch,
something like a rail fence, in testimo-
ny of her sincerity and willingness to
enter again into matrimonial bonds.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-10-07

The widow Of Louis Philippe is in
Belgium, on her way to visit her
daug hter-in law, the Duchess Of Or
leans.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
LADIES' COLLEGE.


Slrssentrg this Circular 10 tho I blr, the ProprI-
1 WISHES 10 infafm then ghas lns Ladies' college
will open tor the reception OF stndetts The I'd day VI
My neyt. IN all lts various departments.
Our arrangements for thon,ugh ,ours" Of iustrnc-
ton In the various departments Of the Celcse, are
ample and scale t. eet the demands Of ,bc age
and spin, .: he times.
We aim 10 give pra6 ilcsl thorough and com
pletr course rf stud lee tuas III schools for
y1UHg ladies. Yea, more, We mean To Take the lead
10 the business OF female duration.
Inc course Of .tddivs IA he varied To suit tbs cir
cumstanees and intellectual rspaci, ofihe pGlii
Tuition iii the Primary Department., s4.D per or
do 49,. usual course, 90 :. -
La truages AID higher English branches 60 :. =.
NorE NO sIfra cha rges III the NorualSr
Teachers department.
Music On PA, a. Meiodeon, Guitar and
Harp sO 70 to le 90 -
Landscape ran,ng in Oil. 10 -
M0noehromniie. Ora. on Ind Pencil
Drawing, sc each, % Z" y
rapicr Mathc and Ornamental Leather
Work. zach, W - -
Embroidery, ornamental Needle Work,
&e., & :, ia all their variety. each, 90 a. ="
Diplomas will be- given 10 those " no com
pete ,horosgh curse ~ eitner OF the
departments.
Board " IA furnished rooms Including
washing. lights, fuel stationery, g.. "a 90 - a.
If the pupil furnishes nor room. etc. ~ =.
Al payments to he madc IN advance.
Those wishing rooms. desks day sthol-
ais must apply soon. I n COP DING,
Proprietor and superintendent.
Ma r. ~ Conpi-s. p,.,t
Mas. VI. A. coppiss, '""' 'F"''
Dayonpart. uDth ). I5-dNtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
y With n. Hubbell, to proven, gentleman

ly With Mr. Hubbell, to prevent gen,leman
WIS had oversize, the mark aud imbibed too
Freely for the occasion, from speaking.
s SO ended this farce. 1t WAS difficult
matter to determine whether the applause
was ironical or in earnest, and as no rcso-
lurions, expressive Of the opinions Of the
meeting we're passed, the only object attain
et was that several .Democrats" improv-
cd the. opportunity for the manufacture Of
Bnneombe. aDc OF beseeching those who
were Of the sane political faith not TO leave
the party.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

NV Goods, NV Gooda.

IN0RD 3 VAN PaIfikA have just received a
JsH assortneat of Groceries aud Drugs, con
:stine 20 pnr al Straps, Moiass sugafs,tal kihd,l
New kire. Mackerc. Goodsh, HIRING, Powder. shot,
Lead. ID lea Fruit, Egg, Lenoi Pixies, GrI,s aud
usrden Seeds. ae. Also, general assortment OF
Paints aud OILS, Paint Wht.wash. Scrub and Counter
brushes, A tuhoi, Tarpentine and >prii Gas. and IN
tact almost Cse thing iu tit IL lie, All Of which ARE OF
TN pcsi quality aud which they pledge ,hemse YES 10
sell 1T III o~csi ratcs at shch the. be Obtained
in this city
March IS I6Sj.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
WALL PAPER.

WE haze Just received second Iot OF Wall Paper
w a a Borders direct from the Manufacturers Ia
New York asd We have now on habd ihDo Ryiis OF
various patterns. We will reeriy' 10 fc~ DAYS
by Railroad another large lot of6Oo Rolls Inakirc
our stock amount - l6,Gu0 kolis Of 51 patti rms To
persons intending % paper thcir houses hs spring,
wpi say that being the Agents of ole Of The lar
gest Manufactures ia New fors IRE prepare dfto
furnish Wall Paper aud riders ~ Faclors prizes
with the addition Of freight
For the convenience Of ur customer in Davenport,
have samples Of at oar Wall Paper aud BORDERS at
our Book stand IN the Post 0iiee, wh.rr they N
make selections aud teave tne.r orders Give call
We viii give satisfaction to Ii purchasers.
WARREN x RHAHN.
oksellers aud Slati0ners and dealers in all Pa
per Post oniee. davenport. Ilinoi.st. Rock Island.
MARCH sGh dN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

THAT Goose 1T has been suggested,
and we are not disposed to question the
statement, that Laurel Summers is the goose
that laid the golden eggs TO whom Mr.. Dow
alluded on Saturday evening, as IT is CERT
fed that since his connection with the order
haa been published, Laurel has avowed his
intention Of 'peaching' on every occasion.
LAUREL remember your obligations.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

CATALs AsD RALRoADs.-The tolls Of
the New York canals having fallen of over
half million during the last year, Gov
Clark recommends the re-mpos ton Of tolls
on railroads to make up the deficiency.
New York has invested so very largely
in canals that legislation may be deemed
necessary to make them productive, but If
canals can only be made 70 produce profit
able revenue by imposing additional taxes
uPon railroads, we hardly think that the
business and travelling community will cub
nit TO the arrangement. It is entirely too
antagonstic 70 the spirit Of the age.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Know No.hings.
bIr. EDITOR

Dir. EDITOR:
VIII you morn us when
and where we shall apply for admission 10
the order of Know Nothings. Since wit
Messing Saturday nights proce dngs at the
lie Claiie Hall" in this place and the lead
ers and attendants therein, we are anxious
to Join. MANY VOTERS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lost,

LOST!
YESTERDAY, either ON Main street bet. Thirdand
i aud flfta, East. Fifth street. package CON
tanning White Grape Mautia. the nndcr vii be ,ib.
eral! rev srded b. leaving IL at the stove Store OF
brad, bet. 2d aha 81 ,ts.-n II. q. kIOkDaN.
No t55-A spteadil farm lhe Mississippi River
u miles be cw Davenport. in Museatne county. con-
tanning as acres; - Of when Is unasr cutsa ion;
" IN pasture lis N tioer, 30 Of River BOT
to,n, good buiiHgs and upwards Of 40 fruit In
fall bearng--apple peat hand cherr!-Pfies $ts pra
FIGURING Mil, Houses and Lots in Le Claire.
t~lli al the following proper! upoa reasonable
ternis-at Tow prize, s.
No 50 The Swan Mill at lie Clars which Is in ON
pete idcr with inree Kun of stones it'll all the
cessary Machinery, most Of h.th and apable
of making ITO bbls OF 4 in ~ The lot has
front o l2u feet AID good landing for steam
boats which will DC sold =, great bargain and upon
ras. ierns;
No i9--A two story store Main street opposite
Doetor Janrs G.hnie'- once; exeeiient slfat on
for ANY alHd oi ii ,l,te lsnsss. the building is Ii
e.t ir IT b, b. iect deep. Two stories iii and
Tor SlUo lcr aAnani; viii be sold gssai bargain.
No i5--siS Lots. Tsree Of which fronting the
river AK three Main streei--Ffee : IGo.
+, aSo S--i.ots aud 2, Block ,and
Lot z, block 9--sn the town of lie Claire.
GEo. l.. NICK oils,
Land A;ent,
Coraer OF Main and .eccnu streets,
March o.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

After al argument Of twcn.y-one dnys'
duration, IN St Louis, whether O'Blenis
should be admitted TO bail, the decision was
against bailing him, and he was committed
70 stand his trial f5r murder.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
NAP OF pAvxxPolr

Ma. sANpsR.-Psrmit ms through the medium o.
your columns Ia express 70 the DAvsnpstt puele ~
regret at the delay which has ntendc the ssae q ~
MAJ Of this city. Iss appearance has been retarded
BY . severe pressure Of work on The hands Of MI.
Achcson, the photographer, In whose charge the Map
placed. This press:re wasthe result Of unlocked
for circumstances, but has diminished ofiats that
am at length cnab led 10 assure th.se who haze ex.
pressed interest In the Map and 50 earnest
solcitade for its appearance, that IN or before the
18th pril shall have tho Of presenting il
10 their con, federation.
,rch %, IS A. NJ. BNLEf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

r aggregate majority Of The three an;.-
n ,brassa cad 'ates +, Co., ess u. Nav
iiampshirs vii. rc-ch IL 90
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27


Passive notice that the authorities Of
Chicago, as well as those of other eastern
cities, large and small, are making eon,nu-
Gus efforts for the improvement Of their ire
engines, and the preparation OF every known
facility for the speedy extinguishment of
fires.
Intelligent strangers, when they learn
the entire absence Of any thing Ike fire
machinery or Organization in Davenport,
come to the conclusion that its iuh btauts
must be fatalsis. And certainly no Ma-
hommedln could more calmly eonsign his
earthly habitations to the fore combinations
of Providence, than our citizens seem Ia
clined to do. Such reliance may be very
proper as general principle, but when you
descend 10 particulars, there is truth IN
Cromwell's advice TO his soldiers to trust
in God, but keep their powder dry" II
all events, in these equinoctial times 1t be-
hooyes us all to b. more careful thanusuil
in regard to all the ways by which accident
al fires may originate, or we may be 100
nearly and painfully reminded Of the say
ing-"how great are little matter k.a-
dleth."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

The following communication bona 3D.
As We promised TO render an answer BY
Thursday to the bearer, We will bind our
self BY obligation that all shall be done in
sincerity, if We be made a confGaut; we
wont Summerize:
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

uated for town lots aud in the immediate neiy hsor
hood of a thick settlement whore buildings are nov
being erected lying the East side Frrnam stree,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Ths Two Par lies.
route OF tn. steamers.

The Cincinnati TINS says il is fact
which 10 one pretenls to deny, that the on
y two political parties now recogniz d in
that city, or that has sufficient strength to
hope for thu election Of ticket, are organ
lied through what are called secret socie-
ties. The main strength Of the American
Reform party lies in an association common
" known as Know Nothings, or Sum-
and that of their opponents, in what is call
ed the " Sag Nichts," or Say Nothings.-
Though both their organizations are secret,
meeting with closed doors, etc, it is fact
that the Know Nothings are well posted "a
to what the s e NIGHTS do in their meetings,
AMI the NIGHTS know al that is going
on among the Know Nothings.
That is tile way such things generally
work in this country, and If the above &C,
cnun! DE correct, secrecy will sooncease 10
be an objection 10 the new organizations.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
HOMES CHEAP.
Y,ota At Auction.

/ Ter at auction L. /. adjoining West D.'esfof!'
containing from l Ia ncrea, From these 70" az
III. grandest views any where 30 - found IN Tue W
cint'y Of Davenport. 49,, :,
Terms Of sale " II be meet liberal, -. ehe-nth
hand and balance la I. Q, sud years. Any one ~
strous oioiiain ny dsliehsful site near ;im"sr ~
wafer Ia f,n view afthe ctics Of Davenport Az ~
Island. For, Armstrong and sany m,les up api a""
river, had better sl thsmpclves o the fsf ~
avorsh opportunity. % acres Of this isho -" "
sold At private sale II applied for soon vnx
Feb IS T. {. sApS'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

7i-3s acres in West Davenport. divided into Lots
suit purchasers, this is hue gnrd, spot.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

r. H.'&a papers OF the ist Of March
complain II ..l.L Of snow, and unusually
r4iG weathcr. .-.a.z.x.ss
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

No 35-Ten acres out OF the East BALI of N V or Sec
% I - Range East;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Friend Sanders:

One Of The speakers Of
the Democratic Caucus feels very much ag-
erieved for MT bsing reported impartislly
and in full BY your correspondent b. and
charges him with falsehood.
II withholding many OF the assertions OF
the speaker against his fellow citizens, is
misre representation, then B. is certainly gull
". oh, very guilty; and offers in extenuatlon'
poor fellow. that he was simple enough to
believe that It would have been NOR than
the people could we'll digest at one time
B. did not pretend to give m,fs than syn
opsis Of the proceedings and made merely
some extracts from ths speeches Of the per-
cons delivering them.
B is now writing this for your benefit,
Mr.. e iitor. as h does not wish to answer
the acrrieved writer, for fear tn tt il might
bring upon him the love an esteem that
the several members of the-what shall !
call it,--have for one another.
B. earnestly begs OF you to refuse after
this communication admission through your
columns TO expose himself again to the no.
tice of such distinguished consideration
such as the sneers, sarcasms and assertions
of the would.be leader of the Democratic
party. Now S,nders do promise, that's a
dear good fellow.
am afraid shall be overwhelmed by
their kindness, butworse than all furnish dis.
traction, so tina, the respectful tope that they
owe one another might thereby be diverted
from the uass,fsi channel through which il
now runs Yours respectfully, u.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

1,Ho'S. l.. 0tLBIRT, late from Ne, H,v.,c.
respectfully ihforms the citizens Of ps,e, va.
that b. hsstaken,a room opposite lie Ci.i,. NJ.
oveg Wilcya Moro Sceopd street; where h. ~ IT.
happy 10 vail upon gsa.is WIN desire ,n,h,r.
In bis line "f susiness Having been rnro, Cd o.,
numtef cfyears IN 1sst class custom ..,nt,i.bm,,
Fart, he ftisers h;mselfhe shall he able 10 civ. n,
most compese and perfect ss,is!ac; A srf-.t q
atways warrshtsd. .'' @
NJ b. Gsrnens cut 70, s,hers - m.,.y,.,.h
notice and reasonable rates, 'NSh
Meh II, SID n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

600 acres Que and half miles North of Dny enpor
on the Dubuque road being par tho West y /
ar sec u e Eat. water running through it viii
nevcrfai'ina spring anexcelient Ioestion FOR dsf,
aud for raising vegetab for market. price AS pei
acr" requiring small inv"stm. Mt TO set up man Ia
pr, ntable aud never falling business;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
NEW GOODS!

lust Reed. Y. =. Expre ..
~ The initials. a tale OF modem life.
Til. Price ola Crown or Jehu the AIehemls''
Nv Eugene Sue his best and LAST.
w Courtship and its Consequence, by Wiskrp'
Border Wars or the West, ''y John Frost l.. l. ~ t
wiie'sVictory, by Mrs Emma d. y. N o"u'"
Last Hcircs, by do 90
Curse efGlif'oh,
The discarded Daughter"
Seannondate.
Tn. Deserted Wife, :.
The Moihcr-in. Law. -"
For sale by py.wN
Pest Once payeppah'
Island City Book Store, Rock is''"O
Psi. cG,h, as. @
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

Go ANOTHER traet within one mile Of the city adj DIN
ing kinsca being part ofN w a. Sec l3 4 ~ E.s'
wi be sold in Lots afJaud 70 acres
For the above aprly 10
GEORGE l.. NICHOLS,
General Land Agcps
Cor Of - & Main .ls.
nag Nnport. Nurrh 10th, 1868,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

i'HE Undersigned will give beautiful bsildlts I"'
IN payment. 80 part ~, for eaiidsse st"rr i's"
March 9TH. IS i. Z. hhps'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

4 Magnificent Home for n lady Of Renue". - -.
y 4. sts. Thl. Is n brick House storiesl. Ioo sr
Kitchen cellar, barn. word. house, lots ~ - W
each on the brow Of the hill. csmaanding th' na's
view inihe city. Price e70O0 In - Ams:a a..wT
w mo tbs. kAuW
Mrh :, rs
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Mckenzie . Addition
Out Lots.

-. Twenty Lots ~ Mckenzie Addition lying West
Of Locust ST between Fourth aud Fifth streets and
ncar Catholic Bur.ing Ground. PIcc A30u each.
Out Lots
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
YrNeh Teas.

IN Half Cheats, v Tyson, Imperial, Gunr"Sd'
~ and BLACK Tsss, jass received. Ter sale =. n,o
Mch IS DALzELL bho'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

For sale.
StEVERAL finely locs,ed lots f"' brsiaes ah1 W.
- Al. sce. Apply 70 .u,,<
Mrh t5sd Il Nh''h - 49,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

Greens Second Addition
~ Ten Lots GfoeD's .e,ond. "A ddton, will 10 solt
low and long credit.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

HaSst peaehse.
N BUSHELS Pss~d rsseAss eecA and for ae BY
IN DALxkLL BRO
Mich IS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

DEWARD Cavds.
IL Reward Ticket In Hh.'eie,
For SALT al
Jan 97h, 1855. No. fie Claire Bloc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-11

difficulty Of getting papers and documents
before them. and also owing 10 the great
looseness in which the matters Of the said
Borough have been kept, that It Is impossible
to make final report at this time, and would
therefore ask to be continued.
JAMES BEARD,
JOHN HAAS,
JACOB o. BECK,
On motion Of E. Y. Bright, that the above
committee be continued. it was agreed to.
P. B. Masser, one Of the Borough Regula-
tors submitted o draft of that part of the
Grave Yard commonly called the "New
Part" which was approved Of by the Council
d. w. Shindel from the committee to pre-
pare form of Lease for the Use of the Bor-
ough asked TO be continued, and, on motion,
it was agreed to.
A bill of Ira T. Clement against the Bor-
ough for the amount of $43,60} was presented
to Council.
On motion of Jas. Beard,
Resolved, That Ira T. Clements bill against
the Borough of Sunbury for the sum OF S43,-
COZ be accepted. =,
The Chief Burgess laid before Council
petition from the Coon INTENT Fire Compa-
ny asking for an appropriation Of Fifty dollars
for repairs necessary to be made in their ap-
paratus.
On motion the above petition was laid over
until next meeting.
On motion adjourned,
EMIL WILVERT, 1orn Clerk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-11

this mean the depressed state Of finances.
Still il is progressing.
Many are the advantages this place posses.
ses. The interesting and healthy location,
the good mountain water, the refreshing
breese which is always had here, make it q
verv desirable location--and in addition, sur
rounded by an abundance of the very best
Anthracite white ash Coal, which will neces-
sarily tend to the increase and support Of the
place. :,
One thing at any rate may be said Of Mt
Carmel. II has already Hotel, large and
commodious and scarcely excelled any where.
This Hotel is kept by Jos. M. Feger, and its
arrangements and accommodations are per-
haps surpassed nowhere. believe, so far as
know, all who tarry with him are well salts
fed and highly delighted. 1t is certainly, as
resort for persons wishing to enjoy a few
weeks away from the confined air Of large
cities, one Of the most desirable places, both
for location and entertainment which the
state can afford.
A number of visitors and boarders have
been here during this season, number are
still here-but still there is room for more. il
they desire to avail themselves Of the privi-
lege. More in the future with reference to
this place.
Yours Respectfully,
OBSERVER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-11
THE NEW INQUIsITION.

We understand that the Democratic Stand
in Committee Of this county held a meeting
at this place, on Monday last, the proceed
ings of which, we believe, have only been re-
vealed to few Of the faithful. We have
seen nothing Of them. and can only state the
rumors that are aaoat in regard to their ac-
ton. 1t is said that the Committee. not
trusting the people, has appointed the officers
who are to hold the primary elections, and
has invested them with inquisitorial powers,
and that an oath is to be administered to the
voters, who will be required to purge them
selves from all heresy or connection with Sc
cret political societies. We trust that no
democrat who possesses the spirit or feelings
or freemen, will submit toany such degrading
conditions. Why did not the committee pro-
ceed at once to appoint the candidates and
save the trouble Of an election. Has it come
to this that the people are no longer to be
trusted, and must be led by the nose by o self
constituted tribunal? Do We live in an age
Of light and progress, or are we going back
to the dark ages Of the Spanish lnqusition,
when suspected heretics were compelled to
confess under the tortures Of the rack, or
were burned at the stake.
1t is not a year since when the chairman
and a few Of the members Of the committee,
issued ball of accommodation, setting
aside the nomination of candidate by q
previous convention. If this remnant of the
Spanish Inquisition is destined to become one
of the institutions Of the country, in order to
test the faith Of democrats, it is time that the
people should know it, and We would suggest.
that on no one, could the mantle Of Torque-
mada fall with more becoming grace, than on
the present Chairman of the Standing Com
mittee.