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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
pork has been consumed this winter than
usual, IND has considerable influence in
checking the prices of other meat"

"DoN'T WoRRY." This is the first thing
an editor should get by heart. If Mr.. Slo.
cum threatens to withdraw his patronage,
because you criticise Professor Drawl's lee.
ture on the onion question, don't worry
but tell him to 60 ahead and do it. If Mr..
Bullion writes you an insulting letter say
ing If you do not stop writing about the
Diddlcton Railroad he will ruin you with
a lawsuit--don't worry, but dare him to try
it on. If Mr.. Smith threatens to "cave
your head in" because you mention that
al his son, Bob" was sent to the tombs for
pelting street lamp with brick bats-don't
worry, but tell him you SO love law that you
dine on a salad made of red tape and seal.
ing wax. If Mr.. Silk approaches with a
horse pistol "that kicks" and offers to blow
your brains out if you ever allude again to
his visits to Mrs. Dcmures, don't worry
about it but tell him to pull its "what you
call il" and blaze away. Again say, never
worry. If you do you are no more calcu.
lated for an editor than Quaker is for
marine hornpipes.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
The Northern Democracy.

While we are unable to shut our eyes to the
fact Of the fanatical mania that has entered
the political arena, and made clean sweep in
the late elections, has included in its votaries
agood many democrats, it would be ungene-
rous and mean, not to do justice to those good
and true men Of the Democratic party who
have been true to The great constitutional prin,
ciples which form the basis of their party's
creed.
The Northern Democratic party that was
defeated in the recent elections by the confedc-
rated IsMs that hassprung up has not swerved
one jot or title from the principles which
should be the basis Of union between south
ern men. In those elections in which it has
been defeated it stood up for those very prin-
ciples. Although beaten, it still stands by
them. These Northern Democrats have PROV
cd themselves, both in victory and defeat, true
10 the Constitution, true to State equality,
true to their southern brethren. Under these
circumstances, is it proper, is it generous is it
just. IN any paper or any man at the South,
whether Wing or Democrat, to place them on
the same platform with the false Democrats.
whom they voluntarily abandoned or the abe.
iltiohlzed wings whom the southern Wing
leaders nave denounced and abandoned? For
our part. we cling to such men with tenacity
that nothing can break. The Wings of the
south may denounce them, but they were true
TO the south when the Wings of that section
were controlled by their more numerous Abo-
iltlon allies OF the North. Many of them have
been sacrificed for their devotion to the consti-
tutional principles for which the south contends
and yet southern Democrats are asked to aban.
don them. This they will never do. They
Will promptly cut themselves off from all taint-
ed Democrats, but their tried and noble Dem
ocratlc friends of the North, they will adhere
to, cherish and defend.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14

kind, with every article required.
1t would be to the interest of country mer
chants and Others, to call, examine, and leaye
their orders.
CONFECTIONERY.
Candies, assorted Ginger, Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes 4 pastry, ass'd Raisins, Layens & MR..
Sugar plums do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves in syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies new style Raspberry do
Cordlals ass'd superior Orgeat do
do common Cnrrants
Muscat wine Citron, preserved
Currant jelly Cloves and nutmegs
Qnlnce do Almonds, pccans
Orange do Essences: lemon rose
duaya do Rose water, &c &c.
GROCERIES.
Pork and bacon sides Mess Beet, by the half
Shoulders and Hams or whole barrell
Sugar cured Hams Cheese and butter
Dnfield's do Coffee and tea
Stagg u Shay's do Chocolate
Sugars; brown, loaf Mackcrcl, In kits and
crushed n powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon In kits
Golden syrup, retail Dried apples
nusal curco DeeI fickles all sized jars
Ketchups, &c
Comprising full and superior assortment o,
superior + FAMILY GROCERIES, ali
of which will be sold low, and in quantities to
suit purchasers.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Wines, old h choice Brxndy superior
Port do do do lower grades
Madeira do do Whiskey, oil qualities
Ciarct do do Gin and rum, superior
Champagne do Scotch Ale
Muscat do London Porter
American Porter Sweet Oil, in half and
do Ale whole bottles
And great variety Of other articles for
F A MILY use.
ala WIN. GURNEY.
Olive Lodge, No. So, A. Y. M.
M MEETS EVERY SATURDAY, on, or prece.
w ding Of, the Full Moon at their Lpdge room,
- In the Sturges Building
OFHcERs:-G. W. MUNDAY, W.. NJ.
WM SADLER S.. W.
II I'M
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14

MILLS e. CLEVELAND,
Provision and Grocery Store,
L ESECTFULLY inform their friends and
IO the trading public, that they have on hand
alargc and complete stock Of
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS,
together with a we'll selected assortment of
Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
and in fact every article in demand, for Family
or Plantation use.
They are prepared to make advances on
Cotton consigned to OAKEY & WKINS,
and to afford all the facilities usual in their
line of business ala
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
For the Spring and Summer.
NEW GOODS.


NEW GOODS.
NOW receiving and opening, a splendid sup.
lN ply Of new goods for the
SPRING AND SUMMER,
at the old established house of LEVI BLOOM
4 Co., which will be disposed of on the most
reasonable terms.
Silk Tissue,
Bareges, howered and plain,
Plain jacconet' organdie, and dotted muslin,
Printed ribbed muslin,
Plaid and check ginghams,
Edgng and thread lace,
Ladies collars, chemisettes and under sleeves
Handkerchiefs, plain and embroidered,
Silk do
Gents cravats, all kiuds,
Bonnet, cap, and belt Ribbons,
Trimmings for ladies dresses,
Irish Linens; brown, plaid, and check, do.
French and Attakapas cottonadcs,
Brown and bleached domestics,
All kinds Of fancy Linens for pants,
Perfumery, large and superior assortment.
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES,
A large and superior stock of fashionable
and Hats, direct from New York.
Gents boots, brogans, and shoes,
Ladies CATERS and bootees,
Children's shoes,
The trading community are respectfully in
vited to give them call.
IA LEVI, BLOOM, h Co.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
Carriages & Buggys made and repaired,
BY CHARLES P. JARRETT,

QB HAVING superior facilities for
S2@Q- the prompt and faithful execution
of strictly Carriage and Buggy making amd
repairing Business, invite public attention to
my establishment None but finished work.
men are in my employ, and no inferior or old
fashioned work will be found ON hand.
Arrangements have been made for receiving
the best material now in use, for completing
every style of running gear, body, painting and
trimming, which taste or wealth can desire.
All kinds of repairing done at the shortest
notice to insure neatness and durability. All
work warranted, with proper usage. MA
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
HOTELS LINE.
The nion Hotel.
fLATE CARMAN'S-l

N. E. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
CLINTON, LA.
II UAVING thoroughly repaired and refur.
IL nished this popular and well known house,
the undersigned are prepared to receive Board
err and entertain Travellers. Their table will
be furnished with the best the market can Of.
ford, and no pains or exertions will be spared
to plense and accommodate those who may
favor them with their patronage.
6s LIVERY STABLES.
Connected with the Hotel is large and
roomy stable. Every attention will be paid to
Horses placed at livery.
Horses, Buggies, and Carriages, for hire.
ala WORSHAM Il DIXON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
Gold and Silver Spectaoles,

@A@A WELL SELECTED and superior as
~ s sortment of Gold, silver, and Steel
rimmcd Spectacles to suit all ages constantly on
hand, and for sale by
aH WM, fhDIFSs, Brick Row.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14

The Killian II o u g e.
N. W. CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
CLINTON, La,
HIS well known establishment is now open
1 for the reception Of Boarders and the ac-
commodation Of Travellers. The House has
undergone thorough renovation, and is now
in complete order, and the proprietor will spare
neither pains or money in rendering It q dcsi-
rable retreat for all who may favor him with a
call.
There is large and commodious STABLE
attached to the premises, and good and atten-
tive grooms. EVANS WHITE.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
s. LOOMS,
Saddle, Bride, and Harness Maker.

Saddle, Bride, and Harness Maker,
GA | SOLICIT public attention to my
" large stock of ready made work, and
the fine assortment of Lcathers Saddle, Bri
die, and Harness Hardware and Findings.
With such material on hand, and good and
faithful workmen, feel assured of being able
to make and sell at lower rates than has ever
been done in Clinton. All desire is to at.
tract the attention of customers. con suit
them
Call at my shop and examine--let us get
acquainted, and am certain that can make
it your interest to address your orders to me.
No humbug about my shop.
NORTH SIDE OF THE SQUARE
is the best manufactory of the kind in the
State. Ala
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
CONFECTIONERY s. FAMILY GROCERY.

CONFECTIONERY & FAMILY GROCERY.
HE UNDERSIGNED, thankful for the
L liberal patronage which he has received for
series Of years. during which his efforts to
please and accommodate, he trusts, has afford.
ed general satisfaction, with the view of IL
creaslng that appreciation and support made
large and valuable additions to his present ex
tensiyc assortment.
lie is prepared to furnish Balls, So.rees.
Weddings, Assemblies, Dinner Parties Quill
or prlvate), and social gatherings of whatlvl
kind with every article required.
1t would be to the interest of country mer
chants and Others to call, examine, and leave
their orders
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at H.
The Journal being read the House proceeded to
the 51st ballot for Speaker, as follows
Banks, l05; Richardson, 7s; Fuller, S3 Letter,
2; and the following gentlemen one each:
Pennington, Underwood, Orr, Zollicofer, IT.
Harshall, Harrison, Lake, and Williams. s*e
Whole number Of votes, 224.
Necessary to a choice, 49, No choice
Mr.. McMULLEN, Of Virginia, stated that unless
an election was arrived at, within three days, he
intended to offer project for compromise.
The SD ballot was then taken, with the follow
ing result:
Banks, 104; Richardson, rs; Fuller, 80 Lei
ter, Q; Pennington, 2, and the following gentle
men one each: Underwood, Orr, Zollicoffer Har-
rison, Lake, Williams and Herbert. Whole num-
Der 222 No choice.
The SD ballot was then taken, as follows,
Banks, 104 Richardson, rs; Fuller, 81, and
several scattering votes.
Whole number, 222. No choice.
Mr.. II. MARSHALL changed his vote from Mr..
Lake to Mr. Fuller.
The 54th ballot WIS 10 follows: Banks, l04:
Richardson, ~; Fuller, 36 and several scattering
votes. Whole number, 222; no choice.
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MARRIED..

In Trinity Church, ON Tuesday, the 18th instant
by the Rev. DIR. Cummings. THOMAS s. ScRIvRsER,
to CArHERIsE, daughter Of E. French Esq, all Of
this city.
On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Andrew G. Caro-
theirs, Mr. WILLIAM M. Mills to MISS VIRGINIA G..
Nails, bothof Fairfax county, Virginia
Virginia papers please copy.]
On the 18th December, in the city of Washington,
by Rev. DR.. Sunderland, BESJAsNF +. FARrAx Esq,
to Miss MARY f. STONE, both of Fairfax county, Viz
ginia.
November goth, by Rev. George Hildt, GABRIEL J.
l.. FoxwELL TO ALICE M. DAVIS, all Of this city.
December 18th, by Rev. GEoRGE HrLDr, Mr.. G.
LEWIS SIMISDs, of New York TO Mrs. RosANsA CRoss,
OF Washington, ID. G.
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The New York Herald.

The Scotch Polecat, as usual squirts his foe
lid venom at the Organ, ard presumptuously
tenders its advice. There are two points, we
admit upon which the Polecat is qualified by
its experience to give advice, to wit the mode
oflevying black mai, and meekness under
oastigations with canes and cowhides We
are not shameless enough to practice the for
mer, nor craven enough to prnctiee the latter
quality Of that animal
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g The Hireling ApOlOgist Of a Pack OF
Public PIunderers.''

The above is the language of the Richmond
Examiner, an old line Democratic organ, in
reference to the Union and the administration.
The Union is the apologist Of this administra-
tion--then, according to the Examiner, the add
ministration is pack of public plunderers."
Pretty language, this, to be applied to Demo
cratic administration by Democratic paper,
especially when it is recollected that the former
editor of the Examiner is one of the recipients
of the spoils which have been distributed by
this "pack of public plunderers Our neigh
bors of the Union, IL the Examiner and Senti-
mel are to be credited, both Democratic papers,
must be most wofully deficient, both in politi-
cal and moral honesty.
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LEGISLATIVE ELoeUrNcx.--Some queer things
are frequently told Of western legislators One Of
the latest that has come under our notice is said
TO have occurred in the Michigan Legislature,
where, whilst some amendment to the constitution
was MISREPRESENTATION, member rose and very
grayely announced that he was opposed to the
constitution in toto uniees t was so framed as to
pass through his farm.
A few days later, in the same body, the subject
Of taking the census being under discussion, a
member from one of me back counties strenuously
opposed the measure on tho ground that bis con-
sttuents were known to have but little senses and
he thought Il was hard TO take that little from
them
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which they treat, and was illustrated BY drawings
Of buildings still in existence. Professor Smell will
treat on Roman architecture upon Friday evening,
and will doubtless have still larger audience.
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The contract for the maintenance and support
Of the Now Orleans Fire Department was sold at
auction on the 9Th instant for FIVE years, 70 John
Youenes, Esq, at the rate Of slOo,oooper annum,
he to furnish thirteen engine companies Of twenty
men and officers each, four hook and ladder COM
panies of fifteen men and officers each, making in
all seventeen companies, composed Of three hun
bred and twenty officers and members-the cost
of which to the city for the whole term ofcontract
will be $500, 200.
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Smithsonian Lectures.

The season commenced last night 1t was
opened by Professor Smell, Of Amherst Col
lege, who will deliver course of lectures on
Architecture Professor Mitchell will follow
him in course upon Astronomy, and the
season viii be occupied as usual by the most
scientific men Of our country, who, while they
strive to interest, do not forget that the end Of
their efforts should be to instruct
As we have done since the commencement
Of this paper, we shall continue to give sy
nopsis Of each lecture; and to do this we have
secured the services Of reporter for the sea.
son. Those who wish to preserve a.synopsis
of these lectures can always find them in oui
next issue after their delivery. ~
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The Union says Montgomery Blair is not of
the same political faith as his father. viii the
Union tell us what Montgomery Blair's politi-
chi antecedents were while residing in St.
LOUIS? Possibly he is like many other Pierce
offceholders, and regards the pecuniary advan-
tages of Democracy, more than any particular
set Of principles.
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IsroRrASr DECISION Termination otta great
Brownsvias Land Cas.---The important case of
Jacob Messina Va. VIM. Alling and others, known
so well throughout this State and Texas as the
great Brownsville Land Cese, was finally decided
by the Supreme Court at New Orleans on the Sd
instant In favor Of the defendants thus scattering
to the winds the claims Of Messina to any title to
the property in question, and reversing the jury
decision in the fourth district court Of New Or
sand dollars conditional damages. The judgment
Of the court, which "" lengthy and very per-
spicuous one, was delivered by Judge SpoIford.
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~ r.. o. off. R.--Therc will be q meet
ing Of the members Of Mizpah and the late Jehu En-
campments Of this Order, Friday evening, the 14th
instant at o'clock, at Rechabite Hail. at which the
attendance Of every member is required, the object
being TO consider important business
BY order: GEO, +. KIDWELL, r. M x.
deo 1Q--1fs tNW AatW Z
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The House Of Representatives Of Tennessee
has adopted resolution in favor Of the restoration
Of Lieutenant Maury to his former position in the
United States Navy aAN
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PORTABLE GAS APPARATUS.
Gallaher ~ Smiths Patent.

UNHIS useful and economical invention for the
u production Of gas for lighting houses is now
ready for sale. By il any family can furnish their
own lights Of most beautiful kind, from oil, even
sons can see the same In operation at General Nc
Calais residence, No. Q, Indiana avenue, opposite
the City Hall The entire apparatus can be furnished
at q cost of from s25 to $500, according to size.
Refer TO Cunningham a Miller, Eleventh street,
between and +.
Rights for cities, counties, and States for sale.
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THREE YousG LADIES DRowsxp,-We learn
from the Wheeling Argus, that on Tuesday even
ing, three young ladies, Misses knight, Hubbard,
and Hissom, were drowned in the Ohio at Sisters
vile, by the swapping Of ski in the swell Of the
steamer Hornet. The ladies were in the skif by
themselves, crossing from the Ohio side, where
they resided, for the purpose Of attending church
in Sistersville
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ALSO, CURE FOR SMOKING CHIMNIEs,
Patent of (yallaher A. Smith

This plan is warranted. No cure, no pay. The
cost is moderate Rights for cities, counties, and
States, for sale on fair terms. Address j. W Smith,
554, Pennsylvania avenue, near Capitol Gate:
GALbAHER a SMITH.
Washington, December 10, 1856.
dec 19--tf Intel. &Star t &
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SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, December II.


WEDSEsDAy, December IL.
After our paper was put to press the following
committees were elected;
n COMMITTEE on Publie Lands-Messrs. Stuart,
chairman , Johnson, Foot, Clayton, Pugh, and
Mallory.
Committee on Private Land CLAIMS essrs.
Benjamin, Chairman Biggs, Thompson Of KY,
Foster and Wilson.
Committee on Indian Afairs--Messrs Sebas-
tian, chairman y Rusk, Toombs, Brown, Reid, and
Bell, of Tennessee.
Committee on Ciaims-- Messrs. Brodhead, (chail-
man J Fessenden, Geyer, iverson, Yulee, and
Wade. ssNseeaa.satis
Committee on Revolutionary Claims--M essrs.
Evans, chairman Reid, Hale, Foster, and Dur
kee.
Oosnmittss on the Judiciary Messrs. Butler,
chairman Toucey, Bayard, Geyer, Toombs, and
Pugh. Bot gs
4 Gosmittes on tho lPost Office and Post Roads
Messrs. Rusk, (chairman,) Collancr Adams, Ham
lin, Jones Of Iowa, and Yulee. +s
Committee on Roads and Caaals- Messrs. Sill.
dell, (chairman,) Bell Of New Hampshire, Biggs,
Durkee, Jones Of Tennessee, and Wright. M II
Committee on Pensioas--- Messrs. Jones of Iowa
chairman Clay, Thomson of New Jersey, Seward,
and Sumner, Y .ss N IA II Y gg I as-s sssgg se',
Committee on the District Of Coluns5ia Messrs.
Brown, lchairman,) Allen, Mason, Pratt, and Reid.
Committee on Patents and The Patent Office
Messrs. James, Chairman Evans, Stuart, Brown,
Thompson of Kentucky, and Fesscnden.
Committee on Retrenchmcnt-- Measrs Adams,
(chairn,an) Fitzpatrick Fish, Biggs, and Critten-
den.
Committee Oh Territories Messrs. Douglas.
(chairman,) Jones Of Iowa, Colamer, Bell, Sebas.
tain, and Biggs. sE Nj, a4ss si
Committee on Contingent Espsnsss-- Meesra
Evans, chairman Wright and Foot.
Committee on Public Buiidsngs-M essrs. Bay
ard, Chairman, James, Hunter, Thomson Of New
Jersey, Pratt, and Hale. ats iss.r
Committee on Epgrossed Bilis--Messrs Fitzpst.
rick, chairman Collamer, and Wade.
Committee on the Library Messrs Pearce.
Chairman Cass, and Bayard Ri ys a
Committee on Earolied Bills Messrs Jones Of
Iowa, chairman, and Sumner n NJ
On motion, the Senate adjourned igg WHIT. III III
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DIsrRIcr OF CoLUrBrA, NJ, -, =, N sf,s4 s.fI
Washington County, Esl
TyHOMAS ANDERSON. rasiding near

- Good Hope, brought before me- the under
signed, Justice Of the Peace, in and forthe county
aforesaid, small Buffalo Cow. with white on all four
Of her Get white in the forehead and some white on
her left thigh Tor buttock) Appears 10 be ten or
more years Of age She has been trespsssng upon
him, said Anderson, about three month"; Last past
Given under my hand and seal this 6th December,
1866. ZACH, WALKER, lsEAL.
dec I3--eodQw@ Justice Of the Peace. 8
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The Boston Atlas divides the Massachusetts,
House as follows Know-Notbings, lsi, wings,
So; Democrats. So; Republicans, 90; Liberals,
8. Total, 1882 Necessary to rule, 1872
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SENATE,
THURSDAY, DEcrxBER IS, 1855.

"
q Mr.. C0LLAMER presented q petition from the
heirs Of the officers Of the Revolution, asking that
the law passed in l779, giving those officers half
pay for life which was afterwards modified, might
now. be construed in their favor. raj's5 s,.
Referred to Committee on Revolutionary elaine.
Mr.. BUTLER presented the credentials Of Sena-
tor RUsK. t,,sass Ks >ls w sg
Mr.. BROBHEAD presented a petition from
Pennsylvania, similar to that presented by Mr..
CoLLAMER. ss,Fa. f.4 lsfass N 5ig... +
Petitions and memorable were received in large
numbers from twelve Senator'S at
Mr.. CASS introduced resolution, fixing the
precedence of the members of the standing CON-
mittees as they had been arranged by the caucus
of the Democratic members which, after some de-
bate, was agreed to. M es s~. ts " isssEtt
A resolution was then offered empowering the
committees that employed clerks last session to
employ clerks during this session. IS 5,s G,t
Mr.. ADAMS offered to amend by providing that
no person holding office under the civil govern
ment be thus employed. a 3aa1tlo 81
This amendment was discussed by Messrs. AD.
ANS and TOUCEY for, and Messrs. STUART
HUNTER, BAYARD, PEARCE, and BUTLER
against, in which it was stated that the Senate
Committee on Finance and the House Committee
on Ways and Means, and many other committees,
employed clerks who held offices in the various
departments and that, If this amendment was
passed, the committees would have to dispense
with these clerks, to their serious inconvenience.
The question was TAKEN and resulted In the
adoption of the resolution unamended.
The-Senate then adjourned. AS
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HEAVY Sur.--In the United States Circuit
Court Of Boston, servant girl has brought suit
against the estate Of citizen of Roxbury, Massa-
chusets, for $4,000, on promissory note for that
amount, which she produces, and alleges was given
her by the deceased just before his death, in con-
sideration Of her kindness and attention during his
last Illness The Hon. Rufus Choate and T. r.
Hoar, are pitted against each other in this legal
battle.