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90 Section 'l8 of an act of Congress ap-
proved March 3, 1916, provides that contracts
for the transportation Of the mail slinll be let
lin every case, to the lowest bidder rendering
sufficient guarantees for faithful performance,
without other reference to the mode OF such
transportation than may be necessary 10 pro-
vide for the due celerity, certainty. and secu-
q now description of bids has been received. 1t
does not specify mode of conveyance, but en-
cages to take the entire mail each trip with celer.
ity certainty, and security, using the terms of
thelaw. These bids are styled. from the manner
in which they are designated OIL the books Of
the department "star bids" and they will be
construedsas providing for the entire mail,
hopeoer large. and sohate,er maybe heniode of
eonVeyanee neeessarg to insure its Seelerity, eer
taiatg, and seeurity." yls. ~ -. -, =
4 4fssIn oil cases where the lowest grade of ser.
will be accepted, if duly gdarantied, in prefer.
'ence TO .istar" or specific bid. ~ ~.
When the lowest. bid lis not n star bid, and,
specifies eitherno mode or an isadeqnaS mode
of cony eyance, it will not be accented: but nj:
aside for specific Proposing tie Necessary
When the bid does not specify i noas s.of son.
'yeyancs, ALEC when il propose t6 carry, me-
eordlDgs 70 the advertisement : sbns ithons
Rdssl fSRs horsobaek ssrxics a ~
mod 6catieh sof q bid III any Of itos
egssltial tsrrpS ID fltafpoiint t6sA 4
and cannot ssrecetysd "a ~ to isftSrtsf With
xsg,il aftsr the honr set JsSf
Elsrs sss e sos q s.ssfai Il not 81 oesets
ttfy sslIa sof gitafantoss or sprsi} }es
yithoht kn0xfng that t6sy afS persons oE' 'sufs
Aelse md xsis idSsIs gdaraat:
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-04-06

for the annual sum of
dollars
This proposal is made with full knowledge
of the distance Of the route, the weight of the
mail to be carried, and all other particulars in
reference to the route and service, aud also af-
ter full examination cf the Instructions and re-
quircments attached to the advertisement.
Dated
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-04-06

Of --, propose to convey the mails from
July !, 1855, to June 80, 1859, on route No.
--. from ---, to -, agrcenbly to
the advertisement of the Postmaster General,
dated january II. 1855, and hy the following
mode of conveyance viz:
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
Top-Boots for Ladies'.

a gossiping young lady correspondent of the
Home Joa''nal, furnishes the following item Of
intelligence in the last issue Of that paper:
Boots with turn over tops, are resolved on
for the street wear by the ladies--the turn
overs to be yellow kid, scoloped or fringed,
the boots patent leather so / hear. Your
broaching the infammabe subject of ladies'
expenses has probably brought this about; for
the sidewalks sweeping is quite our most ex-
pensve amusement, and short dresses would
reduce Stewards marble palace two stories at
least As our heels are to be made visible, ]
shall send you photograph of mine, at the
very first unveiling, for suppose there will be
so much curiosity to know what they look like
that the daguerreotypistswill now take both ends
OF us. Wewere talking of it yesterday when
Doctor - was in, and he said that nothing
showed blood like thin heel sloping under,
as is proved that your race had not carried
burthens. The negro foot had a self behind,
and the heel was clubbed, from being crushed
out with a weight for ages, HeeLognomy is
going to be interesting, forsee'
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
baltimore and Ohio Railroad--Improyed Ar
rangements for Travel .-Important
Changes OF Scheduled!


The late completion of-the Central Ohio Rail.
road, between Wheeling and Columbus. uniting,
as il does, by short and direci line, The Balli.
iimore and Ohio Railroad with all portions Of the
West (and North and Southwest) gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
in that direction. On and after Monday, Noveni.
Der 81, 1854, the trains will be run as follows
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will ran in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
tion AT a. m, instead OF nj s o'clock hereto.
fore. Except on Sunday and arriving AT Wheeling
al 40 a. m.--Second EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p m, instead Of at p. M, MS hereto.
fore, and running throughlo Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there at 10 25 a. m. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Fe,terman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsville only for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con.
neclion with the cars of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, indianapolis, Chicago, ST Louis etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at l2 the next
night being kept but one night on the route By
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nectlon with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigable for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsvle, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
by!7 a. m
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 80 p. M,
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. m. The Mali.
TRAIN at 11.45 p. M. reaching Baltimore at
p m.
II Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincnpati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities will be sold at all times when
the stage of water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
Of the Company
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at HAS midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a. m, and arrives at Baltimore al 2 p m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at 4 p. M, daily, Except Sunday0 ar.
irving in Frederick at 7.40 Returning will leave
Frederick at a. M, arriving at Baltimore at l2 90
noon.
THE ELLICoTTS MILLS ACCoMMoDA.
TION will be run daily, except Sundays as fol.
lows
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and p M.
Leave Ecott's Mills at 7.3O a. ID. and 63G n. m
Dec IA.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
CLOTHING.
Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public. 81

Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.
syXHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
and when | have earned one thousand dollars
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
SO increase my business and capital in proper
tion." ! will never take credit or give my own
promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. I will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring as well as the import and export trades
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor,
and fInventeur des Nodes 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, TO be the present
sole proprietor ofthe store 25 feet front by lO5 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
1t is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, GA. D. 1s54)
FOX-GEORGE p FOX-while most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell,
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoais, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres Velvet Vestings, &c, &c., and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberalily OF
dealing, nor undersoldby the least the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined,
10 tho best Of his ability, TO employ meriiorous
laborng class of Journeymcn Taors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratutous services, TO his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. am, fellow-ctlzens, representing one OF
the links of Commerce) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged
GEORGE p. FOX,
Uaitsd States Leader of Fashions,
- 90 Headquarters, No. 32l Broadacay,
s:L. GEORGE p. FOX.
.',''',." Dec l9-
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
Lines
To Numbreller yender on seein' of kim crawlin'
round tryin' TO sell 'em

To Numbreller Vender on seein of kim crawlin'
round tryin' TO sell em
Pore feur! how pity you sech wet day as this is
Stricken round the streets wet as a wharf rat
With plenty OF umbrellers under your arm
And marry one over your head-cause you hant
got no chance to spread one,
P'rhaps your dryer than you would be under one
of 'em-
And the handle might come off where it's glued
And then you'd hey 10 spit on il to make it stick.
Nobody but Nrishman would have took up such
a business:
Nobody ever thinks of bnyin' numbreller
When he can get one just by steppen into nentry.
You must be greener than the grcenest your lot.
Pore fellur! think see you up to Worcester
Discharged incurabe. Buyia' umbrellers ha ha !!
My PHYS stunned to scorn-poor crederlous fool
The world had once Bank of Honesty
Bnt that has busted long and long ago
The president obtains precarious living,
And every mans grabbn for him self
Byin' nmhrellerS. Clear out ragamufiin-
We heard nidots sometimes dangerous,
And you're one ofthe darkes. dye-avaunt,
Boston Post.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
WATERS
No 333 Broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE coMBINATI,

OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NTOTWITHSTANDING THE COMRI.
IN bination of Music Dealers 10 keep up the
prices Of non copyright music agaiRst the interests
Of Native Composers and their refusal 10 extend
10 Mr.. WATERS the courtesies Of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evil
dence that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition 10 the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts 10 aid Native Talent and adopl the
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
of his own publications is one of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices of Pianos
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments Of all kinds
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for Sl75. 5000,
and 1925, interior OF as good quality, and nstru.
ments as strong and durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos OF every variety OF style and
price, up to 81 900, comprising those Of Ten diff
ferent manufactoresj among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Planos and
the first premium Eoean Pianos of T. GILBERT
& Cos. make Owners of the 4Eolean Patent }
Secondhand Pianos al great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $3.50. Melodeons from FIVE different
manufactures, including the well.kuown S. ID. S
III. w. SMITHS Melodeons, tuned the equal TEN.
perament.) The Best Make IN the United States
Prices $45, $50 SIS, 500, S1l5, S125, S135, $50
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed The best terms
10 the trade, schools, &c I21 per cent discount
10 Clergymen and Churches. Ali orders promptly
attended 10. Music sent 10 all parts of the coun-
try, post paid at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules Of prices of Mu.
sical Instruments forwarded TO any address free
Of charge. Feb 16--d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
resolution for The relief Of Clark MiIls.

Resolution for the relief Of Clark Mills.
Resolution for the final adjustment OF the ac.
count of John d. Comesnil.
Resolution explanatory of an act entitled an act
for the relief Of Abigail Stafford
Resolution for the relief of John Dugan.
Resolution 10 pay what is due James Caper 10
his administrator.
Resolution for the relief Of James Hughes.
Resolution for the relief of Joel Henry Dyer.
Resolution for the relief of George W McCer.
rem
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

nj EW NOVEL, by the author of " Mary
in Barton."--North and South, by the author
Of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John $. G. Abbott. Price ST.
Just published, aud for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March Bookstore. near 9th 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

REFERENCES:
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. r. T. Westbrook, House of Reps
Hon. T. B. Florence, House or Reps.
Hon. I'D. Disney, House Of Reps
Jonah ID. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard WaIlach, esq., Washington
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be pre- paid and iii
rected as above. Oct |
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

TN this city, win be re-opened for the re-
Il ception of guests the 9th of this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
convenience and comfort OF its guests. Thetabe
will be furnished with the best the ma kets can
afford, and served in the best style, and expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect equal 10 any in the country The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de.
string 10 procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the 20th, by calling at the Hotel.
i. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov left
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

DIANOS, PIANOS!-We have now In
il store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the justly re-
nowned manufactures Of Hallet, Davis IL Co.,
Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and knabe,
Gaehle S Co., Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 TO $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition, any oi
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Viohns, Flutes, Accord.
cons, Melodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Perfumery and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN +. ELLIS,
BOG Penn avenue, near 10th street.
Eeh 2rh-3f
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
UTATCHEs. J.w ELRY, SILVER and

wv Plated Nsre al neduced Prices.-ln
anticipation OF the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock ~ elegant Gold Watches.
Rich Jewelry, Pure Siiverware, Sc. at greatly re-
duced rates.
Persons would do well 10 examine our assort-
men, which is By ia lsie largest, most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 Our customers.
M, w. GAIT M BRO,
32i Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SIS.
Feb 22--6tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

AW PARTNERSHIPS Court
IL ofthe United Slates.-R0 0BERT J. WALKER
and LOUIS JANlN have formed copartnership
under the name of WALKER az JANIN,n for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
court They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19--eo3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

NNAKE NOTICE, visitors and others at
Il tending the Metropolitan Far.--I have just
brought on from New York large assortment Of
splendid Diamonds and great variety of new
styles rich Jewelry
Also, some very superior Watches, which for
true time cannot be surpassed. 1.
have also just finished magnificent Silver
Tea Set that will compare favorably with anything
of the kind al the Fair or in America
Il will be exhibited free Of charge to all at my
store, 4lS Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
and-a half and Sixth streets.
Feb 1S-dIwif H. o. HOOD.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and

q Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, DC.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
and.a- Halt and Sixth streets, has received his u
stock and assortment OF the above consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
pagne, in quarts and piuts, different brands.
A great variety of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO 50 per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark ;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, Gne old Whis
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, aud Havana Cigar
Dec 20--2tawiiSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

~ UROWsKIS YEAR OF THE WAR
VI A Year OF the War, by Adam g. De Gou.
rowski, a citizen Of the United States
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS,
Feb Near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(OGce on F Street, near Fourteenth Stret)
TO CLAIMANTS

JULIUS Il, MEIERE,
Late of the Pension Office, will attend promptly
to all business entrusted to him, and will give
special attention 10 the prosecution Of claims for
Pensions, bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., &C.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.

The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The Baltic. Captain Comslock.
EEA These ships having been built by
<SK8##s contract, expressly for government
E&c service, every care has been taken
in their construction, as also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
datons for passengers are unequalled for ele-
gance and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York TO Liverpool,
In second cabin, S75 Exclusive use Of extra sized
state rooms. $500
From Liverpool TO New York 80 and 20 guineas.
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
:, PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING:
From Nero York. From LiUerYooL
Wedday. Dec. 81, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
Welday. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec so, 1854
Wedtay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 13 1855
Weddal Feb Il 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
Wedday. Feb. 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb 10, 1855
Wedday. Mar. 7, 1885 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1855
'EDWARfpp fpS K. COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY q Co.,
Liverpool.
r. G. ROBERTS IL Co.,
13 Kings Arms Yard London.
b. G. WAINWRlGHTS S Co,
Paris.
GEO. Fl. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be accounta
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3--dtf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

VISITING CARDS Printed at short
Y Notice, and Plates beautifully engraved in
every style, w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Adjoining Krkwood House.
Dec 7--3aw4wif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
WASHINGTON. Nov. 90. 1854.

H1~ DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth of the United States, 1,S00 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library edi
ton, may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
nt the expense of the author.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

W best quality. "A large assortment, at the
lowest market prices, constantly on hand,
WALL az STEVENS,
322, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Jan s fNeWs)
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07
IN HE CATHOLIC ALMANAC for So.
i just published and for sale at
TAYLOR M MAURY'S

INOR RENT-Two large size furnished
Il Rooms-Chamber and Parloi--at the corner
OF New York avenue and Ninth street, No. 367!
Nov lS-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

WA ASHINGTON IRVING,S NEW
wv Work, Wolfers Roost and other Papers,
now firsf collected, by Washington Irving
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainsee.
Full Proof Of the Ministry, a Sequel to the Boy
who was trained up 10 be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. nj.
Memoirs Of Life, Exile, and Conversations oil
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Gases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel Of Sacred History by John Henry
Kurtz ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-07

Copy Of diselaimey Of w. ID. Porter IN his applicd
fion for "an tmpro,sd stiH for making 10000
s"fled Angna s, 1854. Letters pa,enf ,ssaea
Angua22, 1854.
81 do not claim as my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz
subiecting the products Of destructive distiation
thereirom 10 high degree Of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification Of w. p. Mcconnell"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-01
CIR CORRESPONDENCE


lhcgsAs CetNTr.. Jaa &c b, ls5t
E@iorv Of BE- Onion ard dassyiota., k
wish 10 Say a .ev words through The columns
Of yonr widely circulated paper. tophe Democracy
Of the 7th Congress onal District, Of the importance
of an early organization Of the party, and selee-
ton of candidate.
Who ought to be the candidate, is an important
question? On looking over the list Of many snilaf
Bile persons, the name CT DR.. S. Il. MooEE oil I'd )
county. is prominent DR.. Moons is prominently
known to the people of Tennessee, as wise ieg-
islator. He has been elected and reelected to the
lower braneIof the Legislature of this State, and
h did he give, that the counties
of Maurv. Lewis, Hickman aud Dickson rendered
him seat in the Senate at its last session, and so
universal was the response Of appreciation to his
official conduct that no one presumed to oppose
him. ttft Elt si
But it is not only as public agent that DIR.
MOORE merits and receives the appreciation of those
wha know him. Nor is it for his public acts that
be is most distinguished, he stands enviably high
in his profession, and is one of the most energetic
practitioners of the times He 10 undoubtedly the
poor mans benefactor never suffering distance nor
circumstances to prevent him from visiting the al
flicted when his services were required.
During the late Mexican war, when the valiant
sons of Hickman rushed to the field of carnage, in
a distant land, to sustain the honor and maintain
the rights of their country, DR.. MOORE was min
istering to their families at home, and relieving
their distresses and Affections without fee or COM
pansation.
No act of charity was left undone, if in his pow
e. to do it, benevolence is prominent part of his
nature. and it is this that makes all who know him
rally to his support
Then ask the great democratic party, which
| ever rewards the mertorious, shall such msn GO
unrewardedf Who would not take pleasure in
| promoting one so deserving?
Not wishing to disparage the claims of any as
pirant, would hazard nothing in saying that he
| is the decided choice of the mass of the party
throughout the district and the universal choice o.
| all who have been his constituents.
Yours &c. HICKMAN.