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The American patriot., 1855-02-28

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HE Proprietors take great pleasure in announ-
cling to the public that they have recently en-.
larged their MENAGERIE at an enormous expense
expressly for Southern Campaign. This is now
the largest exhibition Of the kind in the United
States The proprietors have succeeded in purcha-
sing an enormous POLAR or WHITE BEAR, that
landed in New York in August, 1854 at the enor.
nous expense Of $4,000, which has been added to
their collection. This is the only specimen Of the
kind in America. This collection Of Living Wild
Animals, includes the most splendid specimens ever
exhibited in America-among many others will be
found SIX BEAUTIFUL LIONS, two Asatic Lions;
two Cape Of Good Hope Lions; one African and
six months old-A MONSTER WHITE, orPOLAR
BEAR, Of prodigious size, and ferocity. The
GREAT MALE ELEPHANT ROMEO, and an
Arabian, or pack Camel, pair Of Lamas or Alpa-
cas-; an African Deer; Rocky Mountain and Black
Bears Royal Bengal, Brazilian, and Black Tigers;
Laopards, Panthers, Cougars, Occlots, Tiger Cats,
striped and spotted Hyena, grey and black Wolves
black and white Coons, Ostriches, Pelcans, Storks
vultures, Bald Eagles, Chinese Owls, Macaws, Par.
rots, Cockatoos-besides great variety Of Mon
keys and other small animals
The two celebrated ponies, Dick Snow Ball, and
Little Fanny Fern, will be introduced in the course
Of the exhibition, with their monkey riders Peter
Punch and Jenny Lind, for the amusement Of the
Juveniles; also the great elephant Romeo, will be
introduced into the circle, and 60 through series
of performances under the management Of his
keeper, Herr Hoonsinger, the great elephant train.
En- A superb military band viii accompany the
performance. The whole be under the immediate
superintendance Of Mr.. BEASLEY, the great LION
TAMER, who will enter the dens Of wild beast.
at the close Of the exhibition; a9cr which thu
animals will be fed in the presence Of the audience
~ Admission so cents; children under II
years of age, and servants 80 cents.
nz- Doors open at o'clock P. NJ. f2e
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PROBATE NOTICES.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Felciana No. 500.
NOTICE is hereby givnn that Harriet Harvin,
N Tutrix, and John s. Whitehead, Co-tutor, have
filed in this Court final account of their Tutorship
Of the succession of John Hobgood, deceased
which will be homologated in ten days after the
publication of this notice, unless legal opposition
be filed thereto,
feb28, 1855. s. E. HUNTER, Deputy Clerk.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A LUCKY HAuL.-The Chief of the City Pc.
lice of New Orleans, suddenly surprised re-
treat party Of gentlemen, who were indulging
in small game Of faro. Three Of the number
were brought up for trial before the First Dis
trict Court, and were fined $1,000 each, which
was Immediately paid Their names were
Petebone, Heuranymius and Watson.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Feliciana. No. 1875.
NOTICE is hereby given that Calvin N. DAT
~ mond has filed in this Court his final account
of his administration of the estate Of James r.
Marlborough, deceased, which will be homologated
in ten days after the publication Of this notice.
less legal opposition be filed thereto.
feb2l S. E. HUNTER, Dep. Clerk.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A new weekly journal called the Mormon
has been started in New York. 1t will proba-
bly, serve to throw considerable much.needed
light upon the movements and purposes Of the
professors of the Mormon faith. e -
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

THE RICHEST SELL WE EVER HEARD oF.-We
find an account in the East Brooklyn Times,
Of new method Of "raising the wind" as
well as the dead, in that city, which takes
down anything in the diddling line Of the sea-
son, and indicates the extent and pressure of
the hard times A female called few days
since on a lady Of some influence in Brooklyn,
and told a sad and plaintive story Of suffering
and privation, and moreover, that her husband
had just died and that she lacked the means Of
decent burial Her tale of woe SO wrought
upon the lady that she proceeded to visit her
Immediately, to satisfy herself there was no
imposture. On entering the apartment she be-
held the coffin, and was satisfied all was right,
and not wishing to harrow the feelings of the
bersaved woman, she left her considerable
sum of money. and immediately departed. At
ter passing two or three blocks from the dwell
ling, thinking all the way Of the strange COM
plexions to which we are liable, she missed her
pocket handkerchief and returned to see if she
had dropped it in the house. The stairs were
ascended hastily and the room entered without
much ceremony, when what did she behold
the woman's husband sitting up in the coffin
counting over the money?
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

Mr.. Barton, editor of the Concord IN. H.
Report dropped dead on the 18th inst from
disease of the heat
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

CoRoNER's INQUEST. Coroner Bates on Thurs
dav last held an inquest on the body of G. G.
Wimple Of Livingston parish, at Mrs. Duff7s
ferry. The body Of the deceased exhibited
marks Of violence-his nose was broken, and
with him by some of the neighbors, they
learned that he had been badly beaten while
in Baton Rouge. The deceased had been on a
spree, and was lodged in Jail by Constable
Cousinard, and when liberated started imme.
diately for home, how far on the wav he reach.
ed is cited above.-Baton Rouge Gazette.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

In the case Of Fra against j. Gordon Bennett,
Of the New York HEARD, in which the former
was awarded $4,000 against the latter, for an
alleged libel, the Superior Court in that city
on Saturday ordered anew tfialo%
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

Judge Lyman Trumbull, who has been elect
cd U. S. Senator for Illinois in place of Gen.
Shields, is an anti-Nebraska Democrat, and
during the canvass of last autumn took an &C.
tive part as public speaker against the mea'
sure repeating the Missouri Compromise.
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DEALERS IN -t-., IN
Zine Watches, Jevvclry, B0
RHm nSva O,.ur a vsA1 ~ aaNvS a nAeNo

DEALERS IN .4-... az a'.....r,
Fine Watches, Jewclry, Books.
Statimery ANA Fancy Articles.
4sale> We invite the attention Of the -.
kyy people Of Clinton and vicinity, andi
3. the ladies especially, to our new and
- weM selected stock Of goods. fAaJTIT
WATCHES. JEWELRY, &C., comprising 7. r.
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson move
ments; Swiss and Englsh Levers--tOgether with
splendid stock Of Eastern {, b.f lo rsyoe Fis
JEWELRY, Of the latest style and best finish.
SILVER and PLATED WARE, all descriptions. 4
TOILET ARTICLES; Perfamery, Hair Oil, 70.
matun, fancy Soap aud Extracts, direct Gom
WORK BOXES, Port Monies, fine Pocket Books.
CARD CASES, silver, pearl and shell. gIlr *
RAZORS and KNIVES, Rogers best brand
BOOKS, consisting Of Standard and Miscellaneous
SCHOOL BOOKS, recommended for their high
and instructive character. e-so
POEMS, Of American and British authors. OFT
NOVELS, latest and best published; with great
variety of other interesting reading. ugIf
MUSIC, fine lot Of sheet Music, embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers. Yr8
We have suitable arrangements to procure Books,
SO that orders left with US will be promptly filled.
t8 Watches and Jcwelry carefully REPAIRED
by the best OF wOrkmen, and warranted. ~ nTbr
! We solicit share Of the public patronage, feel.
ing convinced VIC shall DO abe to give entire salts
faction. q, BE- .-.3 -,i1..f7r i.s ..,,s
cB- All articles sold warranted as Represented,
or the money refunded aFr!1Tg EII7U
a. Sign Of the BIG WATCH, east Of tho
public square, opposite the Post Office. ~ ,,.,, F,
fcbas rr1g ana. NAUMAN l. STRAUSS.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28


SfRYcHNlA AND RS AHTDoTE-fn the last
number Of the Medical and Surgical journal,
published in Richmond, Va, We notice an ar
ticle in it on tho above powerful and Sudden
poison, by Dr. Tewkesbury, of Maine He
says: "The frequency with which strychnia
is used for poisoning purposes, has attracted
the serious attention not only Of medical men
but the public generally. The deadly certain
ty with which it acts, the ease of administra-
ton, and the difficulties which surround every
attempt to prove, with positive certainty, its
presence in the stomach, all unite to give this
drug dreadful notoriety." DR.. T. then pro-
ceeds to mention instances of his being called
to see persons who had taken wilfully and by
mistake doses Of strychnia, and that he had
given them about two teaspoonfuls Of satura-
ted solution of camphor, with manifest effect
and prompt relief. He also tried it by way Of
experiment on dogs, and found that whenever
he could administer the camphor speedily
enough, he was successful in preventing the
poison from causing death. ie.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The Know.Nothings carried the late election
in the city Of Houston. Texas. bv large ma
ieyitv.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

NcLANE's CELEBRATED vERMIFUGE, 70,
vi sale by ...-
feb2I J.AHcwnRTHY l. TILpoT.
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1 - 07'-' PROBATE SALE. 'V'7T-7-' 'T7T7
TnE STATE or LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court,
Parish Of East Felciana. No. 1928. ~
In the matter of the succession of DR.. A. j. Ran.
aldson, deceased il-
In pursuance Of an order Of the aforesaid Court,
herein to the Sheriff Of said parish directed,
will sell ut public auction at the door Of the court
house, on
MONDAY TIE 18th DAY OF MARCH, A. D.,
1855, at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following property
appcrtaning to said succession--vix:
ONE SQUARE OF GROUND IN THE TOWN
OF Clinton, said parish known and designated on
the fgurative plan Of said town, as square mum.
Der o., together with the building &C., being
the same by DR.. A. J. Ranaldson, purchased ut
Sheriff sale at the suit Of Lee Hardesty va. w. j.
A. Roberts, No. 1884, Of the Docket Of suits Of
said 7th District Court .,.., >. +, Pr
Terms Of sale--On q credit Of one and two
years. in two equal annual nstalnients, with eight
per cent interest thereon per annum from tho first
day of May, 1855, until paid, purchasers to give
good personal security, md consent that mort.
gage be retained on said property to secure the
purchase price. ms, .7. p1'f
Possession to be given the first day Of May.
1855. ~ ..V ny
feb7 a G. c. coMsTocK, Dep. Sheriff
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SLEIcnING IN PnILADELPMA.-The Philadel-
phians were enjoying fine sport on Saturday,
the 10th instant. The sleighing was excellent.
The North American says:
The omnibus sleighs did great business,
and ran with crowds during the day. Chestnut
street was thronged with sleighs of all de.
scriptions, flying past each other with the
speed of the wind and the music of wedding
bells. In the vicinity of the Exchange, we
would have supposed that the occasion was a
general holiday. Whole families could be seen
waiting for ride at the cost Of q sixpence,
and the loads were packed upon the most de-
mocratic principles. Some Of them were com.
binations Of ladies, dressed upon a dashing
scale, fish-women returning from market, bucks
with diminutive canes and Warburton's "cor-
rugated brims." and newsboys just sold out for
the day. All appeared to enjoy themselves, in
spite Of the "jam," and some, rather in con.
sequence of the squeeze. Little boys displayed
the most strenuous exertions to secure .
'hitch," in spite Of the aggravating ''cut be.
hind!"
In the course of the afternoon the snow in
some of the principal streets appeared to be
pretty well worn out, and the black mud pre-
sented disagreeable contrast with the immac.
ulatc whiteness of the chilly luxury. At q
late hour in the night, however, the streets
continued te re-ccho the music of the merry
bells, and parties returned from country dances
in the most exhilarating condition of mind.
ANEcDorE OF GRIsI.-The Boston Saturday
Gazette relates that lady passing by the rooms
occupied by Grisi and Mario, at the Revere
House, heard them rehearsing the gems Of the
opera, and very naturally stood as quietly as
possible, to enjoy the unpurchased notes. Al
the tones became more mellihuous, it is posi-
Die that her ear inclined to the keyhole. 70,
Grisi suddenly opened the door, on account
Of the heat, and surprised her auditor in posi-
ton rather awkward. The lady blushed and
apologized, and Grisi enjoyed a hearty laugh
and carried the lady by force into the apart
ment and obliged her, nolens colsns to assist
at this most admirable chamber concert.
~ Colonel Benton, in speaking of Con
gressional matters, says he never ''paired off,
hut once in his life, and that was with Young
'r"man the night he gof married
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The BLACK Swan" is concertizing in Phila.
delphia. She drew crowd on the occasion Of
her first appearance, the audience being quite
cariegatea, somewhat on the piano principle
white and black keys together-with this DIFF
ference that the ''aats" were all schitc.r ,s,;.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

We Sir John Ross is preparing for publ.
cation, his view Of the circumstances which
have led to the failures of the Arctic expe.
ditions in search Of Sir John Franklin.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The Washington Sentinel sPSSks u sons
''embroidersd ladies' slirts''' ~ The Institute
Fair in that city, which are very pretty. This
reminds us Of the "black ladies, hose which
. fair feminine once puzzled i certain imam Of
tape" by inquiring for. The difficulty was
finally settled, however, by the production Of An
article commonly known as women's black
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A NNUALS bound in rapicr mache and me
n rocco; Prayer Books, Hymn Books Bibles, Gift
Books, for the old, young and middle aged. For
sale by d27 LANGwORTHY TILDON.
OUGAR and MOLAssEs-In store and for sale
- by janlo r. II. DRAUGHON b co.
JUST RECEIVED. .H
A CHOICE lot Of Havana CIGARS Also, q lot
"A Of very fine Tobacco. LHlE1
dat lslr4s. . afl iJ G. A. NEAFCE.
WORK BOXES, Shaving Cases, Razors, Razor
d27 LANGWORTHY l. TlLDON'S.
4 UTOBiOGRAPHY- OF BARNUM, Just &c.
"A ceived by feb7 LANGWORTHY 4 TfLDON
MESS AND PRIME PORK-In store andfor rait
W by d27 n. 3. DRACGHON / CO.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MINT
From the annual report Of Col. J. R. Snowden,
director of the United States Mint, the Wash
ington Union makes up the following recapitu-
lation of the operations for the year ending
january l. 1851: .-I4u.u 81 on
The American patriot., 1855-02-28
Appointments BY the President,


By and Nth the advice and consent Of the Senate,
Thomas Welsh, of Alabama, to be receiver
of public moneys at Montgomery, Ala
George H. Ambrose, of Oregon Territory,
to be agent for the Indians in Oregon Terrific
ry.
Nathan Olney, Of Oregon Territory, to be
agent for the Indians in Oregon Territory.
Robert Benguerel, Of Louisiana, to be re-
gister Of the land Office at Opelousas, La. :.
Charles H. Morrison, of Louisiana, to be re-
ceiver of public moneys at Ouachita, La, vice
Peyton G. King, resigned. -,
Robert D. Hadcn, of Mississippi, to be re-
ceiver of public moneys at Columbus, Miss.
William L. Caldwell, of Illinois, to be re-
ceiver of public moneys at Shawneetown, ILL.,,
oice Samuel X. Casey, resigned.
Augustus c. Dodge, of Iowa, to be Envoy
Extraordinary and minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States to Span. ..aHe
Consuls Of tile United States--Leonidas
Martin, of Alabama, at Mazatlan in Mexico.
Samuel P. Ceilings, Of Pennsylvania. for the
Empire of Morocco t
W. W: Banks, Of Virginia, at Aquas Cali
entes in Mexico .-'-
Collections Of the Customs.-Wm. NJ. Har-
rison, Richmond, Va, rice John Lynch, de-
ceased. sE1f, ers
Thomas c. Porter, New Orleans, La. rice
s. w. Downs, deceased.
Narnl O1icers-John McClintock, Ports
mouth, N H., reappointed. NJ
Surveyors. William E. Starke, New Orleans
La, rice Thos. G. Porter, appointed collector
Appraiser.-Francis Leech, New Orleans,
La, rice William E. Starke, appointed surveyor
assistant appraiser. P. Reyburn
New Orleans, La, rice Francis .eech appointed
appraiser.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A tailor in London has invented waistcoat
on the principle Of Colts revolver--a garment
Nth four .tronts, useful either to secure the
charm of variety, or to conceal .shabbiness OF
grease-spots; but particularly convenient as
lessening baggage by reducing four waistcoats
to one. NE .ss2 IL a.sai.gi Of H.rsss, tg-g,-t
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

One day the Emperor Paul, being surrounded
BY large circle Of Russian princes, addressed
the Count Rostopchin as follows:
elbow happens it, count, that you have not
the title of princc?"
''Will your imperial majesty permit me to
tell you the true reasons" responded Rostop-
chin.
''Ccrtainly," said the emperor
at was" resumed the count, "because nv
ancestor on his first arrival from Tartary at
your court, came in the winter time"
Sand what has that to do with the question:"
asked Paul.
"Why your majesty" replied the count, .in
that dav twas the custom to offer everv new
conner the title Of prince, or fur pelisse; and
my ancestor being a man Of sense, preferred a
warm coat to an emrty title"
The Joke took and the mad emperor laughed
heartily. Boston Journal
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

~ Louis Napoleon has just published a
decree, which goes into effect on the LIST of
March next, exempting foreign cmigrants
through France from vexatious searches of
their baggage and establishing wise regulations
in regard to emigrant vessels, from the better
accommodations Of the passengers and the pre-
servation Of health on board emigrant ships.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28
NOTICE.

A IL psrsons ere hereby notified not to trade
"A for sPresaisegy note given b mo 70 N. Dc.
lee foss Ave handred and thirty -four dollars-sad
note Of hand dated Ian. 1865, and payable next
November, 1856, = the, conaiderations for which
was given have failed. S. ,.'''
Feb. -, 1856. .,tss .s-s Id, ABBOTT,
The American patriot., 1855-02-28
T.'.a' LOOK OUT 1 1.. q"
E L E P II A N T.
E. r. & J. MABIE'S

E.. & J. MABIE'S ,-.,. ~
Grand Combined Menagcric of
LIVING BEASTS, BIRDS, REPTILES, DO,
Will be exhibited at % ..is555
Mrs. Townsend's TUESDAY, March 9Th.
jackson ......... WEDNESDAY, March 18th.
Clinton. .......... THURSDAY, March 9Th.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

Suddenly, on Saturday last, Mrs. ROBERTA A.
CHASE, consort Of our worthy Mayor, Henry B.
Chase g.ert. H. .iU-. ..-.lttt g. g. t-s..r
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

Terms Of Sale--Ihe Slaves for cash. Tho land.
onc-third cash, and the balance on credit OF ono
and two years, equal instalments, to bear eight
per cent interests per annim from date until paid,
and mortgage to be retained on the land to secure
the payment pun chaser to give good personal
security. 0alA s..a yllGlo3 5It -7a..r En'r
feb7 GEO. G. COMSTOCK, Dep Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A large meeting took place at the Taberna-
Gle, New York, on the evening of the 9th inst,
to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Ro-
man Republic. Several eloquent speeches
were made, and resolutions passed, in favor Of
again seeking to overthrow the Papal sway in
Rome
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

A friend of ours who pridcs himself upon his
knowledge of coins, was very neatly sold by
an acquaintance day or two since. The lat
ter exhibited an American coin resembling the
new quarter dollar, and asked him if ne could
discover ANYTHING peculiar about it?"
81 cannot" said he; "but why do you ask"
Because" replied the other, they can be
had anywhere about town for IL and Is cents?"
as it possible. :" remarked the Judge of coins,
~ thought it felt light For how much did you
say they could he had!" %
"For 70 and IS cents" replied the other.
''Oh!" exclaimed the victim as the "sell''
dawned upon him, ''12 and Is make 25."
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

Ohio is estimated to contain coal field equal
in extent to twelve thousand square miles, or
one-third the surface Of the State. The amount
Of coal now dug in this State is estimated at
nearly 100000 bushels d. .ri.-sss .fE
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The Grand Council of Know othings for the
State Of New York is now in session in SYRIA
cuse. James W. Barker, of New York, is pre-
siding over some 100 delegates Daniel Ull-
man, G. A. Scroggs, W. A. Goodwin, and other
noted members, are present Nothing relative
to the proceedings can be learned. III :
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PROBATE SALES.

pR0RATE. SALE

f3aial9-iL PROBATE SALE an os.s .55g.l,
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Z Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Feliciana. = r. 3, No. POOL. 1C
In the matter Of the succession Of Mary L. Smith,
deceased. aiaaatf rs5ts Z vG
I N compliance with an order, herein to tho
i Sheriff OF said parish, directed,trom the Honor.
able Court aforesaid will sell at public auction,
at the door OF the court house. In the town OF Clin
ton, on 5000 r. aliAi74E d9isoi
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF MARCH, 1855,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following property ap-
pertaining to said succession--viz: oh 4e7
THE TRACT OF LAND WHEREOF THE
deceased resided ut the time of her death, con-
tanning six hundred and forty (e4O) acres. h-aoi
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

~ Colonel Benton, in speaking of Con-
gressional matters, says he never ''paired off"
hut once in his life, and that was with Young
'roman the night he ;n' married
The American patriot., 1855-02-28

The snow on the track Of the Cape Cod Rail
road, within a mile Of Sandwich, was in some
places from ten 10 fifteen feet deep on Friday
and Saturday last. No train had reached Bos.
ton over this road from Thursday afternoon up
to Monday night the 18th inst. II Z, -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Know-Nothing Harmony.

ANOTHER PIcTURE-Here is an admirable
picture of Gov POLLOCK, drawn to the life by
the Chanbersburg Transcript, the Know-Noth-
ing organ Of Franklin county. The Tran
script, in noticing some remarks on the Gov
ernor's appointment made by us two weeks
ago, thus happily expresses its sentiments:
g This picture drawn by the Lancaster In
teligenccr is too true, but we deny it to be
correct representation of Know Nothing con-
sistency 1t is, however lamentable exposi-
ton OF the weakness of vain pretender who
was bolstered and buoyed up by the invincible
power. 1t is sad exemplifcation of the de-
ception often practiced by public men under
the mask ofprinciple and patriotism. 1t is
an instance in which a self confident and mu-
lish disposition has hung mill-stones around
the neck of its stultified victim, sinking him
at once into the sea of nothingness and con-
tempt. Honest and true Americans who are
beginning to understand the duplicity of Gov.
Pollock, are repudiating him by hundreds.
thus hurling back the accusation that casts
reflection upon the consistency of their party"
Who win not say that the Know Nothings
are a united and harmonious party Go ahead
gcusIefisen we ii stano py ana see IaIr play
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22


laws. rules, ritual and edicts Ct the honorable
Grand Council of this Order, of the State Of Penn
sylvania, and to the bylaws of Council No. gel,
to which now belong, or 10 those of any other
Grand Subordinate Council from which l may
hereafter hail, binding myself under the less
penalties than are attached belong to those who
violate the first degree of this Order. All the
foregoing voluntarily and freely subscribe to of
my own free will and accord, SO help me God.
] have thus given the forms as far as the second
degree. never went further. 1t will be a mat
ter of regret all my life that ever went far as
l did. / have now, however, done all I can to
atone for it.
/ may add before closing this communication,
that the exposure published in the Pennsylvania
last summer, is substantially correct. and was so
considered at that time in the Council was
then member and heard it discussed.
Yours Respectfully.
THOMAS MAHAFFEY.