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Buy1AL', March q, 1854.
The Anseri ~ fary i. Wesx,w Ness Yoyx- Result Of
fo.m EkcaoW-WAy those Result. o toSsed Probat1e
wrt-RsHsoatiow Kesing at RocAestv and Bs6alo-
The C5snc1s Resolve "a Subs Pledge Of Honor for
Cuihs-FElmtrs and Doseison Cluts-No ENtkusiasm
Ya.
Early In the GUNNER Of 1854 the arst Know Nothing
Councils formed in this cay. Many Of ou- best and
ab.est citizens numbered in the phAnx Of the
party, and 1t grew rapidly, large add strong. In the
ensuing a at the cotton, the were Gated
by majorities rrgng from 2cO0 to 5000. the entire
county Of Erie went American BY large majority The
party promised much, and its leaders conAdsnt
that they inv,ncib,e. Bot subsequently,
when Bishop Timon got sick OF bis quarrel with
the trustees of the ST. Louis Church, and
moved the anathsms vni.h he had pr ,nounced upon
It, the sca'e turned Suddenly, and the demo,rscts
were in the ascsndsncy This owing to the fact that
he Germans and Irish almost exclusively voted against
the Know No.hngs, with whom they had before acted
ts vorthy of confederation that the foregn
in this city 900 greater than the native matter pc
cuary ateiu doubtless to the feelings Of the Know
Notb g.. It's believed however, that the county taken
as q ~hole Ia decidedly American, and the "kn owing
ones" declare that IT will give handsome majority in
heir favor next fail
The nominations OF Fillmore and Do aeson, you may
euppose received with great Joy the entire party
beie very little exception. Buffalo is Mr.. Fmors's
home. Els Powers tary his ia her
WHEN President is in the city, quietly prscrcing
law ~ is expected by the fienis OF Me- Fillmore, tast
he will return TO bis naive place early in June, when
the crossing will be ea,isr aud better than 1t
but natural that those who the acmfers If Me L.
should hail his insuon With gisdress, whsster IL
sxpedisut not In vies o his return the mSsef
Of a suitable public recep iDa ia rea,y talked OF
The town elections o Et;c ana CnautsuQue counties
have lstsly been OCCASION OF much orfcAicn the
part Of the niger " shippers.
But their joy vii varish away fr the victories call
ed Of the publican party really not theirs but
in every IL stance nearly drought about By c,a ion
with democrats al il better they should claim
be victories. Ia Chau.auare the Know No.hr rs
equity The elections tsnspisd later snd the resue
have heen defeated in eesetal where they
last yeGr successful simply cosiiGon Of tho opposi
tCn.
Ihe effects of the aprg eections will be 10 secnre an
In Of txrrt,oo the pact OF the necaas VINO
will carry ,hs county in the fsh elections Dbody
supposrs that the democrats and niger worshippers
viii unite then
Zoe Coul calls aholi het the ritual oaths ESQ
lssrn), AID substituted pledge OF honor. What they
will plish by this proce lure remains to
Eff. rts loot T.. establish in This city 'Fnore
ard Do.eison Cluts similar to the Live OK Clubs OF
your city and otbera.
Ice csnpsign is opened, and dare cay there will se
fun ough fl all great Of enthu slssm has
yet bssn created. What the Unoo Ct this city
will co sr how manage thec cards is iaa. tier ye veil
In surure,
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Fort of News EoxA, March o, 1855.
ARRIVED.

ARKIVED,
sAp Escort Lynch, Liverpool 81 days with mdse snd
raaseucsrp to Ogden Since Jan 18th experienced q
cesson Of heavy ives erJ gaes Jan 2s. N 81 isa As 49,
tosrd lost Och lat 83 2 lou ~ o5 johnson,
sean a. Hsr Tell from the nlzzeaopsan yrd
I'd In 10th instances Ito high 70
lowsrs beat Az ing, LAT ~ 81 lon q g. passsdbArk Lin
rod, beating 70 tho North
ship Rscxei (new Aaams, Eas.pcrs via Newport In bal.
last. 10 Was toned cm Newpogt by sasmtug Than
Bar VIZ as0p, Button, Port Prince. Feb % with
coffee and oswood, 70 orer Sd IN company with osrk L
BarA RcsSsss Lo.A+op SAVANNA n dA,s with hides, &c.
10 Everst Brown. ch inst lat 20 on % TO- passed BARR
Jer ny Lind steertrg Tho expsraocsd heavy weather
since passing ut u z. -
sitS moseeee Mora NNvaro weasel 10 Nesmlh
Eperer heavy weather North Of HaerAs lost fore and
Ache Jesse starr ,os Camden. M Starr Port au Prince
Fes O. alta soaee, Ngvpd. 81, 70 Becker GrseYsA aAs
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LOIRE ponoence Oh the ST. Louie Der2ocraeI
LAwRxcE, Kansss, Feb. 20, 1854.
Night beare last, Gam Lat u.s. who assumes 10 act
'sDcria o. Douglas county, when Jones Ia absent pro-
ceede to Hickory Point with about twenty
ar. GrArson (who rescued Jooes' custody On
the night Of the 10Th of November LAST. Bat some free
state neghbors Of Mr.. Brxnson got Wind Of the in
tended arrest soout o'clock yesterday morning They
rAlied Immediately At the houss Of Mr. Branson, and
prevented BY their presence the conten plated arrest
Tsttps with his troop 70 the conclusion tn IL was
best them under the circumstances quietly retire
without having accomplished their object Mr. Brsnson
came into the city yesterday, where now is No one
yet sdvi ed whether not IAtss will call hs friends
70 come uIon Lawrence and demolLh the Ivy Bran.
son is no, given mp Coleman, the murderer Of ov was
in town few days since, and purchased shit gun at
enc Of the stores II s rumoed that he OF Lat
tus posse night before last.
SOUTHERN EMIGRATION TO KANSAS.
The Charleston, s. g.. Standard, Of the 9Th inst
sysTbe party organized in this city for the pur pose
Of ENGRAVING to Kansas proceeds on ia journey this
morning In the O'Clock train for Augusta. II numbers
shout fourteen nembers, and H. ve understand under
TIE direc ion OF Mr.. Wster Brew,tsr
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Political IAaeAige.ce.
NEW YORK TOWN ELECTIONS.
The follow Iesul. OF tns ioas held last
week TOR tLwp ecpe, yisors,-
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E-~rf,
ternates 10 the National Convention TO Be held At
Cincinnati on the FIRST Monday 10 June next, ana
that in the event none Of these delegates ataend W.
w. Avery, Esq, be authorized to cast the vote Of
this Electoral District. 81 5.
The question being put, the resolutions were I'M
animousy adopted.
The Convention now proceeded to elect an Electof
and Delegates to the Cincinnati Convention; where
upon W. w. Avery, of Burke, was unanimously
appointed Elector, and DR.. G. Leventhorpe, OF ku-
therford and James B. Gordon, ESQ., OF Wilkes,
were appointed Delegates to the National Democra.
tic Convention, and David Coleman, of Yancey, and
DR.. j. F. E. Hardy, of Buncombe. alternates.
The following gentlemen were then appointed
sub Electors for the District viz: w. Il. Thomas,
j. B. Allison, Samuel L. Love, D. Thompson Simms,
B. NJ. Edney, Thomas w. Atkin. Dr. j: +. +.
Hardy, John Yancey, John Jervis r. Don Wilson,
j. B. Woodfn, Alfred NJ. Erwin, J. S. Brown,
Caleb King, B. NJ. Badgett, j. I. Gibson, Ladson
Mills John A. Dickson, F. P. Glass, Thomas Dula.
Marcus futile, Leland Martin, H. NJ. Stokes, and
Gordon Conner
Messrs. W. W. Avery, of Burke D. Coleman,
of Yancey, Marcus Erwin, of Buncombc, A. w.
Burton, Of cleveland. and j. T. Gibson, Of Ruth.
erford were called on, and addressed the Conven-
ton in a manner that elected frequent and hearty
| applause
| On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings
| of the Convention be furnished the North Carolina
Standard and the Ashevile News, and that they be
| requested to publish them.
vote of thanks was rendered the officers of the
| Convention, and them the Convention adjourned.
G. MILLS, Chm'n.
F. F: p ?: S GnAss, Secretaries.
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Meeting in Barton,s Creek District.

According to previous notice portion of the De-
mocracy of Barton's Greek District met at Geo. W.
Thompson's store, on the 10th of May, and, on mo-
lion. NJ Safer was called to the chair, and w. S.
Thompson appointed secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained by the
chairman, on motion, committee of three was ap.
pointed to prepare resolutions for the consideration
of the meeting; whereupon, G. w. Thompson Eli
Terrell and Reynolds Alien being appointed, report
ed the following resolutions:
Resolred, That we approve of = county conven-
ton, proposed to be held in the city Of Raleigh,
Monday of May Court, to nominate candidates for
our State Legislature.
Resolred, That the chairman of this meeting ap.
point ten delegates to said convention.
ResoLred That whilst should be pleased to
have Mai g. Ii. Wilder nominated for the Senate,
and n G. Rand, A. NJ. Lewis, and VIM. A. Alien,
Esqrs for the House of Commons, nevertheless, out
of so many able and trustworthy Democrats are
the selection of such candidates the convention,
in its wisdom, may think proper to make
Resozced, That the denomination of able and
distinguished Governor, Thomas Bragg. meets our
most cordial appreciation, and with great pleasure
we pledge ourselves, humble influence, and every
other honorable means to secure his triumphant
election in August next.
Under the I'd resolution the chairman appointed
the following gentlemen as delegates to the county
convention, viz: Eli Terrell, r. Allen, Geo. W.
Thompson, NJ. G. O'Neal, Jos. Rogers, b. Nipper
T. NJ Furgison, A. j. Thompson j. Terrell.
On motion the chairman and secretary were ad
ded 10 the list.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
NJ. SAFER, Chm.
w. S. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
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Democratic Meeting at Cedar Level.

At Democratic meeting held at Cedar Level, in
Kits Creek District Wake County, on the 10th
instant, for the purpose Of appointing delegates to
County Convention, to be held in Raleigh on Mol,.
day of May Court, on motion R. I. Weather
spoon was appointed Chairman and P. H. Barbee
appointed Secretary.
= On motion, ten delegates were appointed to attend
George, Col. H. Weatherspoon, Sidney Scott, Need
ham Stone, Thos Maroon, VIM. Barbee, Dr. VIM.
p Hayes, Mathew Herndon. zr. s7Fsss s.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary we're ad-
ded to the list of delegates
Onmotion. the following resolutions were adopted:
Rssoloed, That we recommend Canady Lowe, Esq,
to the favorable consideration Of the Convention g
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS

RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS
Near the corner Of Aargett aud N"ttmtuefon -,
AU orders for Monuments, Head Stones or ornom."
tai sculpture, Of any description, promptlv MT
tended to and executed in the best stvlk. at
moderate charges
II his friends and the public in general that bs nm
opened shop where he intends carrying on his bnsa lay
in all its various branches and he will manufacture f ~
best Italian and american Marble and in the peass. s
most approved style of finish ~no
n All orders from distance faithfully and pupctu,
ally attended to. Address s ~'1'
Raleigh, N
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TIME SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METHOD OF
II informing the public that he continues the MillWrght
and Machnst business in all their various branches Foun-
dcring Framing, erecting Water or Steam Mills erecting
and fitting up engines and their necessary machinery
Hotchkiss wheels discharge Wheels Barkers
wheels, shot wheels under shot, breast Wheels
Grst FIGURING Mills Boiling Reels Elevators, Smut Ma.
Chimes Horse Powers Corn Crushers, Cotton Gins Corn
Shelters.
On application will order and erect any of the above
machines any other in have experience of Is
years and have several experienced workmen in my
Dloyment am versed in the various improvements
Those wishing work done in the above line would do well
give call. return my since thanks for the lib
eral patronage received heretofore
For further information address t. subscriber at Pol
louisville, Jones county, N. c.
D. B. JOHNSON
Mill-Wrght and Machuist.
Anrl 10 1874 1-9l-W1y
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District Convention.

According to appointment, Convention OF the
Democracy of the 9Th Congressional District, met
in the Court House at Marion, Mcdowell county,
on Tuesday the 29th ut The Convention was calld
to order by w. w. Avery, Esq, of Burke, upon
whose motion Dr. Columbus Mills, of Polk, was APP
pointed Chairman, and Francis 2. Class, OF BurAe,
and j. T. Gibson, ESQ. were appointed Secretaries
The counties composing the District were called,
delegates, viz: Jackson NJ Erwin, proxy; Hay
wood, NJ. Erwin, proxy; Henderson, Ambrose j.
Eduey, G. P. Edney Buncombe, George Alexander,
W. Stepp, Marcus Erwin Yancey, !; A. Pearson,
j. B. Henseley, D.: Coleman jackson Stewart NC
Hull, John Morris, Richard Fortune, N: Higgins,
J. VI. Allen A. H. Lancaster, X. P. Willis, L. d.
Perkins. NJ Burgin, Jr., j. G. Newland, G. w. Mich
al. W. Murphy, George W. Glass, S. P. Burnett,
W. English, 4: Y. S. Dysart, Jas H. Greenlee,
Ballew, j. &. Grayson, J. S. Brown, and J. B.
Grayson; Burke, W. w. Avery F. P. Glass, S. A.
Belts, R. j. McElrath, j. NJ Carson, G. NJ. Avery;
Wilkes, M. Erwin, proxy; Rutherford, J. L. Glib
son, Ladson Mills, J. H. Forney, Dr. jones' DR..
Akin; Polk, DR.. Columbus Mills, George >. M''is'
Dr. John Carson.
On notion Committee consisting of NJ. Erwin,
d. Coleman, w. w. Avery, Ladson Mills, and DR..
j. Carson was appointed to draft resolutions for the
consideration of the Convention. After retiring Tor
| short time, the Committee reported the ioho"ihg
| resolutions, viz:
Resolred. That we approve of the platform Of
principles enacted by the Democratic State Conven-
ton lately held at Raleigh both as to State and Ma
tional issues.
Resolred, That we most cordially concur in the me
Governor, and pledge ourselves to give him zeal
GUS and energetic support
Resozred, That while expect cheerfuly to abide
by, and unanimously to sustain the nomination OF
the approaching National Democratic Convention in
the undoubting confidence that the nominee will be
worthy of our support, take this OCCASION to ex-
press our unqualified approval Of the administration
of Franklin Pierce and our for him above
all others for the ensuing Presidential term.
Rssolued, That the public course in the presen,
Congress, as formerly of our Representative, Hon
7. L. Clingman, meets and has our high admira
ton and approval and that it gives peculiar plea
sure to have this opportunity to assure him of ou'
undimnishetl confidence, affection and support.
u Resotued, That this Convention choose a,candid
ate for Eector for this Electoral District and twenty
four sub. Electors, and two Delegates, and two a
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q suitable person TO represent Wake county !, *.
House of Commons in the next Legislature.
Resolced That we recommend Rufus H. Jo,.,
Esq, for the Office Of Sheriff Of Wake county.
On motion, these proceedings be sent to the
c. Standard for publication. N'
On motion, the meeting adjourned
-. R. T.. WEATHERSPOON, Chm
p. Fl. BARsEE, Secy "'
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SPRING GOODS FOR 1856.

At No %, Cheap Place, FayetteviIle Street.
ZONE DOOR ABOVE r. SMITHS CoRNER.)
II AM NOW RECEIVING MY SPRING AND SUM-
u MER Stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Clouds, Hats
Boots, Shoes. Bonnes, &C. &C. which intend selling st
reduced prices puncual buyers who will pay when call
ed on, and especially to those who buy with cash.
deem it unnecessary to enumerate articles. My Stock
large and we'll assorted and want the money for them
by the lst of August next and enable to get it,
intend selling Goods little cheaper for CASH this season
than they have been sold in this market heretofore
lower prices why not Merchant Il low suit? If the
rule works well in why in the other? But
leave this point for wiser heads to discuss One thing
however, will say, and that is. sell Goods cheaper
for cash than who sell IL ard "a months me and
this NATTER dent take my word for it, but call and
try and think will be able to prove it to your entire
satisfaction. Everybody call and see
II. L. EVANS.
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EMIL ROSENTHAI.,

HNAS JUST RETURNED FROM NEW YORK An. AN
Ia Baltimore, and added his already extensive CEN
the latest styles of READY MADE CLOTHING, ane u &C.
TLFMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS; including . nne -
sOrtment of Shirts, CIRCUITS, Boots, Shoes, and Ga''
E Fon,. from = e cents ny to $50 80 90
Vests Is 8 90 ..,rot
And everything else in proportion. In fine goods arc
be beaten regards quality price, and all gTo un.
sOarented. AlfI ask is call before purchasing York
try merchants. am prepared to sell goods az Ne New
wholesale prices. My motto is not to be ou'd'ne' -
goods received every week.
On Market Square, cornersf Wilm,ng'o nsm
Raleigh. March Is, 1855. IILo--~
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SUPERIOR COTTON GINS. o,vu
THESE ARE THE CELEBRATED GEORGIA . GiMo
IL manufactured by Samuel Grswold, at GriswoasA ~
in that State. They used in all the Cotton as wv
other factory having sold onehaf the number and are
versally acknowledged to be the best performing 'h
the Union. LIANT
Mr. W. J. EVANS of Greenwich N. c., is my SOLE Agea'
of that State and Virginia and will call the planters -
time supply all who may want Gin for Ct ~
1886. SAMUEL GKlo"VnJ
Jan. 81, 1886. 11OS-w3lnI"..-
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WEST HARRIS, d. ID. S.,

FIITSbVhVUUd, N. O'' ,v,oh.
Office Rockbridge street. next door to John d. A'
toms Law Office. College
HARRls having graduated at the Balt.mo,Sf ter
of Dental Surgery its session Of 1855, respe'"'
ders his services to the public Moore and
: He announces to the citizens Of Randolph, ssats dur
Hernett Counties that he will visit their county
Jog the several terms Of their respective s,wx
March s. 1856.
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VIM. A. Bachelors Hair.Dve.

VIM. A. Bachelors Hair.Dye.
HRAY, RED OR RUSTY HAIR DYEDINSTANTIv
IN a beautiful and Natural Brown or Black wi,bont
the least injury to hair skin. ~
Fifteen Medals and Diplomas have been awarded to VIM
A. Bachelor since 1885, and applications have
been made to the Hair of his patrons of his famous Dre
Prejudice against Dying the Hair and Whskers is unjust
it would be against covering bald head with wio '
VIM A. Bachelors HarDye produces a color not 10 he
distinguished from nature, and warranted not to nnrs
in the least, however long it may be continued jaw
Made. sold applied lin private rooms at the Wig
Factory 233 Broadway, N. Y.
Sold in all cities and towns of the United States bv
Druggists and Fancy Good Dealers. =
The Genuine has the name and address upon steel
plate engraving on four sides of each bottle Of
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR
235 Broadway, New York
For sale in Raleigh by PESCUD GATLING
Apri II, 1906 4-wly
DEVENUE.-THIS HIGH-BRED HORSE, AND
IL great will make his present at the New
Market Race Course, near Petersburg, Va.
Ample provision has been made for having Mares with or
without colts, carefully attended and well fed on grain
at fifty cents day.
Revenue very fal getter and his colts are re-
makaby promising Only two have yet been old enough
to appear the Turf-for of which fifteen hundred
dollars paid in cash for the other the same amount
offered and refused after winning his first stake last
Spring.
Terms heretofore fifty dollars season. seventy in.
sure with one dollar to the groom.
For pedigree and further particulars hand-bls.
JOHN N. Bolts.
April 10, 1856. 43-4tw
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L., 8. PERRY,
DENTAL SURGEON.
RALEIGH, N. c.
Refere1aeea..

References::
To the Faculty of the Baltimore College of Dental Sur
gerry; Rev. Dr. Smedes, Rev. Mr.. Mcdowell Dr. Cbas =
Johnson, Dr. Fab. Haywood, Hon. J. H. Bryan Raleigh
Rev. Dr. Lacy, Davidson College; Profs. Owen and Wn
gate Wake Forest College; Prof Wheat, Chapel H;I;
Rev. MIR. Fitzgerald, jackson, N. c. '"'
April s. 1856 4l-1v
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LEATHER Betting OR BANDS
At ThOmasville Depot, Davidson County, n. T.,
" MANUFACTURED BY THE SUBSCRlBEk, II.
IvATHER single double, made from the best Northern
Belt Leather, stretched piece by piece by improved ma
chnery, cemented and copper rved at New York prices
CHAS. NJ. LINES,
Townsville, Davidson Co, NJ.
All orders promptly attended and belts forwarded aG
cordng directions The above belts for sale by '" H.
Lutterloh, Fayetteville
Dec 90 1855 1l.-lyW.
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Line of Four Horse Post cOahes
from Salisbury to Ashevilie, through in thir'
ty.six Hours,
NONNECTING WITH THE NO TIL CAROLINA
u Railroad. Having purchased the line from Ashevile
to Morganon have stocked the road with good Horses
and experienced and accommodating drivers Also new
Concord horse Coaches. After the 18th of March, we
will leave Asheville Tuesdays, Thursdays and saur
days-connecting at Morganton with my line Of -Four
Horse Coaches.
pains expense will be spared to make this the most
comfortable and expeditions stage road in the State Try
the road and judge for yourselves.
c. s. BROWN, Contractor:
Mo,panton March "a 1850 Ll7-wtf
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READ THIS!

LII THOSE INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF EVANS
IA COOKE, or to H. L. EVANS, must settle their
and accounts The subscriber cannot give longer
indulgence II. L. EVANS.
March 1885, 39-SW.
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NORTH.CAROLINA RONDS,

OFFICE OF THE ATLANTIC & N. C. R. R. Co,
NEwBERN April 10, 1886 J
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BONDS, (s5nO&
II $lWW,) be obtained from Pulaski Cowper Esq,
who the authorized agent of this Company for the sale
of said Bonds in the City Of Raleigh.
JOHN D. WHITFORD,
Prest At and n. c. R. K 20.
April %. 1886. 46-n
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the Senator from Delaware, Mr. CLAYTON,J that
only aude to it now to bring to the attention of the
Senate another position of the Senator untenable,
and to say that when gentlemen are led away on
this question by seductive and enchanting decIama-
ton addressed to our kndest sympathies and sensi-
bilities in behalf of supposed wronged and injured
meritorious officers, they to launch into sea
of Inconsistency and absurd conclusions.
The statute provides that board Of fifteen OIL
GERS shall be assembled, switch board, under such
regulations as the Secretary of the Navy may pre-
scribe, shall make careful examination into the
efficiency of the officers and shall report to the Sec
rotary of the Navy the and rank Of all officers
who in tile judgment Of said board shall be incapa-
BILE Of performing promptly and efficiently all their
duty both ashore and afoat and whenever said
board shz believe that said ncompetency has arisen
from any cause implying sufficient blame on the
part of the officer to justify il, they shall recon-
mend that his name be stricken altogether from the
rolls"
The Secretary of the Navy, on the goth of June,
1885, prescribed his regulations in letter to the
board, which will condense in my reading:
"The Executive has appointed you under that
law, and it now becomes your duty to make care.
full examination and report in pursuance thereof
tention to the searching language of the law. The
law requires capacity but i stops not here for il
must be capacity to perform all duty, ashore
and aAoat But stops not here; for it is not con
tent with mere capacity to perform duty, but DC
/ mands that it shall be done not merely promptly,
but efficiently The law, therefore. has fixed thu
/ test. You are as advisory board to assist in en-
| forcing it. Your own sound common sense; and &C
quaintance with the duties of officer, will guild
you to the true practical Interpretation Of this
Efficiency, staeisncy-thot IS what is required In