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The Shasta courier., 1858-03-06
Letter from the Bald nm. Country.
CRow CREEK, March Sd. ls5

Crow CREEK March 3D. 1858.
EDITORS COURIER Sometime since noticed
an article in your neighbor's columns, which
has since found its way into almost every paper
in California, giving an account of a dreadful
tight with a wildcat, in which nv friend Mr.
Coulson appears to have figured as the person
attacked, and as the conqueror of the said hye-
na-liks animal. As there is no little credit to
De attached to the person who can thus cncoun-
ter and thus conquer one of these terrible an
mails of our mountain and forest homes the
honor should fall upon him to whom it is due.
AT the same time would not pluck one laurel
from the brave cap of friend Coulson, for | be-
lleve him entirely qualified to whip even his
weight in cats, and few thrown in for good
count But as this fight occurred but few
rods from my door, and within hearing and see
ing distance Of the thunder and smoke on this
occasion, must be pardoned in mentioning
that VIM. c. Nicholson, and not Mr., Coulsop.
was the person who met and conquered the cat
Our neighborhood has recently become re-
markable for such scenes, and it is now quite
common for persons TO be attacked by wildcats
badgers, and others of the har-covered kline.
But few days since, and within one hundred
yards of my boss, cabin Col. Fry, an old mi
ner and long resident of these parts. was
similarly attacked by tremendous badger,
which, in all probability, would have literally
demolished him but for the timely interference
of my cabin mate, Dutch John. whose bravery
on such occasions be better described by
old miners about Jerusalem and Bee creek dig
ginss The Colonel called at my cabin short
time after the atray, and notwithstanding he
had not received single scratch, his coat was
torn entirely into ribbons
He who fights and runs away,
Will live to fight aGStbeF day."
That the Colonel ran after his release canaot be
wondered at, but running after the capture was
rather strange.
The mines hereabouts are yielding from three
! to sight dollars per day. There is a vast space
OF country in this vicinity that will pay these
wages regularly if furnished with constant
supply of water. The miners here are in good
spirits, believing that Mcssrs Barnum Co,
will, during the summer, supply them with wa
| ter from their Cottonwood ditch
We have now ap Express from Horsetown
through these diggings. Mr.. W, C. Broxa. pro-
prietor, is making lasting Impressions o4 our IN
dusarial con- munity,
Cotllon parties are becoming quite fashiona-
bic in our naighborhood, and it is an astonish-
ing fact that the native mohalas are fast becoul
ing AmeFieanzed, On visiting their parties
one becomes astonished to see with what gusto
they join ip the gjddy dance, and with what
gymnastic aiacfity taey trip the light fantastic
toe" entirely shoeless. But as they have had
somewhat celebrated dancing master among
them from ouf aegab0ring town of Horse, it is
but reasonable that they should learn TO dance
as well as sing. JUNIUS.
The Shasta courier., 1858-03-06
GREENHOUSES TRAIN,

To and from Yreka, stop at this House.
The undersigned assure the public that no
trouble or expense shall be spared to make this
first class hotel, and hope by strict attention
to business to saerit share of 1ac. public pat
ronage S. F. SOUTHERN,
S. F. BLACK
French Glhch. Get }, 1886 Off
The Shasta courier., 1858-03-06
E NJ PIRE HOTEL.

Tower House. March Z 1854. mhli-t
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

Mn. BrcniS,S's MlsroRTrSEs. The New
York Herald anticipates for the administra-
ton u raking fire from the an,i-slayery party
Of the Northern Kansas Walker, and a sharp
cross fire from the pro-slavery party Of the
Southern Nicaragua Walker. whose ultima
tum is great slayoholding eonfederacy
on military principles" including al
Central America, all Mexico, and all the
West India Islands. The Herald adds:
"our Southern politicians will be rest.
less and revolutionary 50 long as there Is q
Northern balance Of power in the govern.
mcnt continually strengthening against
them. But make an opening for the crea-
ton and annexation OF more slave States.
and they will become tractablc. To this
end, and TO the great end Of strengthening
the political, commercial and military power
OF the Union, we apprebend that the time
has arrived for turning over new leaf in
our foreign policy rs regards the Gulf OF
Mexico, lis islands and the adjacent coun-
tries. Considering the wretched condition
and desperate necessities OF Mexico, now Is
the time for the purchase Of State or two
along her northern borders"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
Register OF Deeds.

The term Of five years for which the late
Register of Deeds was elected. expired on
the fret Monday OF the present month. A
majority Of the people Of this County, at
their annual election. in September last,
gave in their votes Tor Alden Chase, OF
Woodstock, TO D. his successor and il was
confidently expected that he would take hi,
place a, the expiration Of Mr.. Hutchinson.
term. The friends of this gentleman. how.
ever, discovering that the time when the new
Register should commence his time Of Office,
was no, specified, took the extraordinary
ground that the votes could not be counted
until next May, which would cut OF some
Eve months from Mr.. Cbase's term. In this
position they were sustained by the opinion
Of an eI.Judgc, who experienced similar
disappointment, in not being continued IN
Office, after the expiration Of his term.
When the Commissioners met, on Tues
DAY Of las, week, for the purpose OF count.
Ing the votes for Treasurer and Register, a
long discussion ensded upon this Poinr. The
mmissioners, however. counted the votes,
and gave to Mr.. Chase, a certificate of cleo.
ton, upon which he filed his bond, and on
Monday demanded the key Of the Office,
which being refused, he ordered a nes lock
- ~ A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
Who Will Back Down 7

Buchanan and Douglas upon the I.ecomp.
ton svindle are In dead lock. Who will
cave in. that u the question: The former
i. unqualihedly committed to the swindlc-
the latter as -quarcly piited against it.
Now which will yicld9 After a trief review
Of the matter, We incline 20 the opinion
that Douglas will aIk To the last. lie !.
., situated that he can tread hack, only
to he politically ruined. lie is too sarcwd
a politician. o. d. this Will the Admins
trs,ion yisld' We believe they will be-
compelled to- hut It may b. said they can
not consistently Do It. IL Is no use when
sp.akine II Buchanan or the black dcmoc-
racy. To- talk aboat CONSISTENCY" There is
no such word in their vocabulary.
IL is now pretty we'll settled. that the L.
compton constitution has been adopted
&" ,r,iL slavery" the Free State men rriu.
sing To vote. having len the field To the Dor.
der rufian democracy, and the imported
Missourians. Now let the blacks bring this
dcformed hideous monster to the door Of the
National Capitol, and ask its adoption by
Congress. Buchanan, the nigger.driycr-
and doughiaccs would all join TO give the
Internal fraud an Enforcement at the hands
Of the peoples representatives. Can they
do it' We believe not. The Little Clan,
and hi. iurlorn bope in the Lower House,
will head Tyler" and we shall then see
the poor old tool Of the slave traders, who
now disgrace. the Executive chair Of the
nation. powerle--. What will he do and
what will his Southern masters do in such
a contingency Why they will Be- compel.
led To hack down. change their tactics, and
wriggle themselves into some other shape.
Such perfect madness, such insane ianati.
cism, such total, wAnton disregard Of ma.
tional honor never before found its way into
the White House. "Whom the gods wish
to destroy they first make mad" This old
maxim never had a more just application
than 10 the present national administration
and the black party that supper, it. let
the tyrants 20 on. Their days are few
and full Of trouble-jus,ice is a, their very
heels, and a righteou. re,ributiOn will soon
seal their doom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
Death from the Bite of a Cat.

4 correspondent Of tho Philadelphia Press
writing from GAINESVILLE, Lurcrnc County,
Pa. under date Of December 9th, thus
speaks Of a singular death from the bite Of
cat:
Mr.. John Abel, clerk in the employ Of j.
Il. McCreary & Co., at Lewis Audereid's
colliery, died on the morning Of the 9Th
from the bite Of cat. The circumstance,
are very singular. About ten weeks since,
he was walking from the dwelling 10 the
store, when 10 met the cat in the path. lie
pat out bis hand to play with her, when
she instantly few ut him and b., him. lie
complained liitlSat the time, bu, il passed
away and no more was thought Of IL. lie
had at times, however, great repugnance
TO water, and the mere sight Of 1t caused a
shuddering sensation. On Christmas Day
he dined at the hotel Of Mr.. DAVID MartE,
at Jeapesvill-, and appeared in usual health.
On the morning Of the 18th ho complained
OF being sick, and at las, took To hi, bvd.
lie suffered intense agony, trying to bite
the hand which the ca, had bitten Tn weeks
previous, and cIelaIming that the sight Of
water made him mad--a raVing maniac.
His friends had TO hold him To proven. his
tearing his breast. Medical kill proved Of
no avail. and at o'clock on the 2Tth, sun
day morning, he brcathed hi, last.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
Blessings Of Buchanan's Administra.
ton.

Buchanan's Administration Is rapidly
filling up with great events. Republican
predictions during it, canvas are being
quickly tcallred. Extravaganza, debt,
Southern dicta,ion and Centralism, are the
result. Let us enumerate.
In nine months Buchanan has changed
ist. An OVERLOOKING Treasury to one Of
bankruptcy and Treasury shinplasters.
"a. lie has repudiated tho doctrine Of
(" popular sovereignty" IN the Territories
as the Republicans predicted he would after
his election; and made Kansas Slave
State by Federal Authority.
30. lie has caused his favorite Governor
Walker to resign his office. and removed
Stanton, his Secretary. simply because they
followed his instructions; and by these acts
driven from his association one at least Of
the greatest men Of his party.
9Th. lie instructed Commodore Pauiiing
Of tho home squadron TO arrest thosc who
like Gen. Walker. the Gulf Pirate. were
leyying war upon nations with which we
we're at peace. Paulding has done ~; and
at the ins,igation OF Southern fre-eaters he
will soon DO recalled and eourt.martialed
for his honesty.
9Th. lie in his message denounced all
Banks in most rabid terms, that did not
have specie basis; aud yet in the same
message recommended the issue Of $50, 900
600 Of Treasury paper notes that have no
specie basis. :
9th. AZ an expense OF 81, GOO, 900, he has
fitted out an expedition against the Nor.
mons which Is now hemmed into distant
mountain gorgcs from which IL may never
be cxtricated.
9TH. As he has made Kansas a Slave
State, and Oregon has voted TO he free, the
South are clamorous for Cuba and hllibus.
tcring; and the people are now holding
meetings IN New Orleans. Mobile. and other
Southern places, condemnins panlding''
&c, in arres,ing Walker. and demanding
Cuba a, any cost Of blood or treasure, ac-
eordirg to Buchanan's promise in bis o.
tend Manifesto.
Here is Black Democracy, rs thus fat
] predicted and developed, IN one cord, under
/ Buchanan Slavery, shinplastsr'. debt, fIli'
busterism. eI,ravagEnee, double.dcalins and
Centralism.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

MNor The Mechanic Falls Independent
says tia, MinO, Wa. incorporated Feb.
18th. 1902, and Danville previously called
PesPsoOt) on the 9TH Of March following.
When first formed, Minot comprised all the
territory north Of the Little AndruscOegiu
River extending up the Androscoesin River
q the south east corner Of Turner, at =
place called Crooked Ripple, and lying he
tween the great river ON the east. and OK
ford County line on the west
In the year IsOj. there were>tso meet
ins-hous- built in Minot-one in the east
e-a part, aB4 one in the western part.
Rev. JyoathAn Scott, who had previously
beya settled in Poland. vas now installed
pastor o! tbe eastern Parish, and Rev. Wm.
P.Isin vss settled in the western part Of
ths iOwn IN 1850.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

A DrTERENcE. James Madison, one OF
the fathers aud founders Of the Republic,
speaking of the Constitution Of tie United
tates, said:
1--WE intend the Constitution to be the
GREAT CHARTER or IIuNAS LrnERrr to the
unborn millions who shall enjoy It's pro'ec'
ton, and rhO should .Of see h'f such an m
stifu,ion as slavery was ever known in our
midst"
lame. Buchanan, the present President
If IN. United States, and head Of the DEM
ocratic party says
"sL.yKKr EXISTS IN KANSAS UNDER rnT
CONSTITUTION"
The difference Is as wide as the poles. IL
is to the sentiment Of Madison that the Re
publican party adheres, while the Sham De-
mocrat,c party repudiates them. hehne'
bee Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
The New Year.


Old eighteen hundred and hty'seven Is
among the things that are pa''-gone-gone
forever. A new year has been ushered in.
As We start anew the journey OF life from
this standpoint, |, becomes us to indulge
in such thoughts and reflections as will i'm
prove our minds and make US better. As
we look over the departed year and review
LIES doings, doubtless all can discover In
their personal history many errors and i'm
PROJECTIONS. We can all now see wherein
we have come short OF faithful perform.
anc. Of the great duties we owe our God
and our fellow beings. But the chief OBJ
get We should haze IN view in looking over
the past Is to make improvement, in the iu-
ture.
We have entrusted TO US, rs rational. in
tellectual beings, high and important du-
ties 10 our Colour familcs-our friends
our ne;rbhor.. and our country. Lie
b.. u,,ly been comrared to a battle in
which all however HIGH or humble. partici.
nat.
4, mi. warrar. We have ,le,orie. and De.
ieat.. We often meet with discourage.
e,,
mcns ana msior'un~' Somc''"'s W wv
Journey on in the rank and Gle Of the great
- l.. -, -. a., ,L,, l,,,r.
""l ""''" '" ''"H "" w
IRON which no traveller returns, we SO
,,,,,. Il. 40. c,,,.o ,,o.,ec,. IN chez, m.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

SENATOR SuNNTR NOT To REsioS. 4 Bos.
ton correspondent Of the New York Evening
Post, says:
Yesterday had the pleasure Of learn
ing from Senator Summers own lips that he
has no intention Of resignlng his seat in the
Senate. There Is not man in Massaehu-
setis with heart and head enough TO GIL
Mr.. Summers place, who does no, earnestly
wish he may retain it, though he should not
speak another word in it. They would as
soon level Bunker Hill because that Is silent.
His history talks. lie received letters from
South Carolina warning him that the
" honor Of that ehivalric state would re-
quire her sons to shed more Of his blood il
he took his seat at this session."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

The ONO ELECTION. BY the California
mail we have later returns Of the election in
Oregon on tho state constitution. Official
returns from ninc counties, and unofficial
from one other, show the following result .
For the constitution, i,597 against It,
1884; for slavery, 1922; against IT,
5,i6l; for FREE negroes, $50; against Them
5.i79. Reported mnjori,ies in six other
counties give for the constitution ! 'ii5 ma
jority; against slavery i,lo6. This gives
3 500 majority for the constitution. and
500 agains, slavery
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08


Ing Down the sack "Bily the haste is a
pol,cati Lave che house. Or Yea n Re kilt
inrrsly Murther and turr how che hay
then s,uills Och. B.diy Nalonsy, a purity
kiiile o. f.h ycs made o. 10, ~ be sure. %
b. mistAk,n' that htils di,il tor a harmless
cat"
Mat. kr the love o. God. &c yes conve
meat TO the door. he aftAer op~nin' il. for
I'm nearly ehoked Mid i'm. Och. Biddy
MAloney. bai luck 60 Yea lor leavin' ou,d
Ireland. 10 he nur,her'.d in this way Ho-ly
Mary, Per'ie, me! Mat. I'm elaDe kilt IN
tirely,-,ake ne out o. this"
MG drew her ont door and then broke
mr the pump ike quarter horse, closely
followed by Bijdy.
Shure. that li,de villain hates the divil
intir~ly; he's ruined me house, an kilt
Biddy. an pa, me out o consate wild me-
seli ior month 20 come. Och, the decaiv.
ia vagahoue. rad luck to him. /" and Mat
plunged nj. head into the hnrse-,rough up
10 bis shoulders.
Get ont % that, Mat. I'm narely hind. ="
ard Biddy went under water "Och. the
muriherin' haste s,y- Riiy. scattering
the water out Of her mont. q. r's h.i r,e,.
tieoa, i sroilt in,irrly. M, M,lan-y dvil
Of a trap will | liver help yc1 u, ior a cat
agin
a" D,n't thr,uAle ver.ii. Misthr-.. M,ln-
nsy we've rlayelrhe liyil asi, - Nivrr
fear me akin "a hap'or,h % Yer a.si.tnc,.
li's a nathN-i f,al We ar. >, be takin'
haste OF a pole-ea, far hous, cat"
Ma, and Biddy went cautiously hack to
the cabin. from which the offensive quhdru.
ped had taken bis departure. Thins' were
turned out OfdoOrs, Bidlys PetiieOat buried,
the bed, which fortunately escaped. moved
TO a near nsighbor's. the stove moved out
side, and FOR a week they KEEP, house out Of
dsOrs, BY which time, by dini Of scrubbinc,
washing and airing. the house was rendered
once more hahitable; but neither Mat or
Biddy have forgotten the &" strange cat"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

The Pittsfeld Sun has been conducted Tor
ffy-arn y,ar' by its present editor, tho
Hon. Phineas Allen. The Sun was hs.
issued in 1900.
II Is understood that the Rhode Island
banks will resume specie payments at tho
Suffolk bank, Boston, on or about the llth
Of January.
The Rev. DR.. Heman Humphrey, formerly
President Of Ambers: College, as We learn
from one Of our cotsmporarie-, has been en-
ploying his " vigorous pen " in reprobaiing
the conduct Of divers and sundry farmers in
the valley Of the Connecticut, in deyotipg
their rich, alluvial land TO the growth Of
tobacco. instead OF grain, potatoes, lax, or
broom corn.
The New York Albion. the English rapcr,
persists In asserting that the peerage has
BEEN given to Macaulay, on the implied
promise that he will not carry hi history to
the reign Of the Georges The truths which
he would be Obliged To tell relative to that
royal house are said to be dreaded by tho
Queen.
On Saturday afternoon tho wife Of a plan
ter named Basil Hall. residing five miles
from Washington, across the Potomac, got
into quarrel with female slave. who at
last seized her mistress and held her in tho
Gre ill she was burned 50 badly that she soon
died.
The new American steamship Adriatic
was thrown open TO the public for two days,
during her stay in the Merscy, and admir-
ing crowds amiled them Of the opportunity
Of inspecting the noble vessel. The Persia
was inoorcd in the immediate vicinity Of tho
Adriaiic. thus airJrding favorable oppor-
tunity Tor contrasting the two cracks.
Tho whole amount pad the County Com.
missioner. Of Piscataqui, County for servi-
ces aud travel Tor the pas, year was S2lS 20.
Gov. Powell was elected U. ;. senator
from Kentucky, on the ith inst.
PNNTUANn. The legislature assem-
bled on Tuesday. WIN. H. welch was
elected Speaker Of the House.
Mr. Cyru. ". Field and Everett, have
sailed COR England, to assist in the arrange
mcns Tor laying the Atlantic cable. They
took out Berdam's machine. The frigato
Niagara has again been detailed Cor this
service The administration refused to fur
ni.h more than one vessel.
The new city government, in New York,
was inaaguntcd on Monday. Mayor Tie
man assuming the duties Of Mayor.
Sixteen ladies OF Hampton, drew barrel
Of -four on sled, from Bangor 10 IIamp-
den, Lower Corner, and deposited il with
the Methodist minister, on New Years day.
I, Is said that It was gift from a hard she'll
brother, who supposed the conditions I'M
posed would make his oGera safe ono.
Gen. Stringiellow, the notorious border
rufian leader, denounces the Lecompton
constitution as an imposition.
oIreENArEp BrrrrRs The 0Iygenated
Bitters have received the strongest testimo-
mails OF any medicine in the world for the
cure Of Dyspepsia, Asthma and General De-
bil,y, and !, worthy the confidence, Of all
who seek remedy for these complaints.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

EXECUTION or MISSIONARIES. 4 dispatch
on tho fourth page announces the death OF
two Missionaries in India, natives Of New
Jersey. The Newark Mercury states that
they were led on, to execution Ioad'Hg ankle
deep in hood About the scadold where they
were behcaded blood had collected in such
qualities as to submeTse the severed heads
OF previous victims. against which they
stumbled, as they walked. They died. as
they lived, with true christian bravery.
boston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08
Editorial Correspondence,

The Republicans Of each branch OF the
legislature. Ell their eaocusc- for the nomi-
nation e their uticrrs. this eyening. In the
Senate Hon. Seth Scampon, Of Saco, was
selected Tor President by a very decided ma.
j,ri,y over Col Chapman, Of LinSoln, who
va, the presiding othccr Of the las, senate.
after Mr. Williams assumed the Office OF
Governor. Mr.. Hall. OF Aroo.took, wa.
re-nominatsd for Secretary wi,hout opposi.
tion. and James NJ. Lincoln, OF Bath. was
on the second ballot selected Tor Assistant
Secretary. Mr.. Humphrey the old messen-
ger, was superseded by Mr.. Currier hi'
assistant during the session. In the House
Caucus there was an animated contest for
speaker. between VIM. L johnson, OF Al.
casla. and J. II. Drum moud, Of WatcrNille.
Upon counting the ballots 10 was found the
vote stood for Drummond So, Tor johnson
5j-Only one majority. Mr.. johnson in a
very neat. spicy speech withdrew. and upon
his motion the nomination Of Mr.. Drum
mnni was made unanimous. Mr.. Johuson's
locality, (Augus,A,l was the ouly thing.,hat
prevented b.. success. But even this would
not have prevented IL, had three Of hi friends
been present., who were absent on account
of sickness and other causes lie has most
sdm.a able qualifications for tie ofhcc Of
sTlak1r. hut takes lis defeat Ike patriot
anil philosopher. MI Drummond will I'M
drHhioiiy max" an excellent rr,-idng ofh'
GO. We "a y'"nS "'"--A memt~r OF The
lr'i'.'. '''--'''A m''"'~r 81 Tie last
u sn''' l.fs'r ~t - rarity "eo'
Ne. N..E. ta. ... l..rs. "as r'''nomina'-
rl. ... HI 1Tl,u tl'rle' \ Miller
OBS .v.esan. ~as nominated i'r Assistant
D.rs E u l..ma', 10 N'"hu's' ""'
r-..n'i.d i"r M.~'."s'r'
Too u1m'ucr' ga each branch are all god
men, and they all receive The Hn''"i 'o'e
OF the whole party. There Is a'r'r''ed con-
tcs, going on between the friends OF MAN
'''''''f -
Zee OF SECRETARY Of State A' the time $50
near when the matter viii DC se''e'i' We tn
dulsc in no speculation as to the hnAi result
Ih"paol'e houses IN h's''y a" pretty We"
hilei up with strangers while nearly Az tue
mombyrs OF the Legislature are h're' rsAdy
to serve their country IN Tue 'e'efA' p'Ac''
TO which they have been elected rs 10 'he
members OF the black democracy elected To
this Legislature. they arc 20 few and Tar be-
tween, We can give our readers huivcry little
information as u the preliminary step. TAX
en- by them To Peri'ct their organization as
party. They undoubtedly caucus tins
evening to make their nominations aud IL
is eonhden'ly believed tia, 80 lar as the
senate - concerned. there will ho harmonious
sction. Cor The whole party IN that body
CONSISTS OF oor old friend Hobart OF hd-
u'unas. Who, IN consequence OF foolish d''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-08

MEuco. Late advices state tina, another
revolution has occurred in that unsettled
country. and that Comoniort has been in
stalled Dictator. The Congress Of the Re-
public has been dissolved and the city Of
Mexico is in arms. A proclamation has
been issued by Cononfort, annulling the
present Constitution OF Mexico, and it is
proposed to call an extraordinary Congress
to form new Constitution. The army in
several of the larger states have declared in
favor of ComonfOr,, and there is noiat pres
ent any open opposition.