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THE cAss.YRIsARRI TREATY.

The most Objectionable feature Of this late
treaty is. that il leaves in full force the foolish
stipulation of the Clayton-Buwer treaty. that
the United States shall never occupy, colo
MIC, for,i.y or exercise dominion Oh the 18th
mus" :.
The principles Of the Monroe doctrines
were emphaticaly re-asscrred by the Cincinnati
Of IL We'll may platforms fall into contempt
when they are adopted to tickle the rrednIouS
ears Of the people. ard be openly repudlaled
by the action of their government agents
Doubtless the Democratic heart OF the hepub'
lie desired and demanded the "br"9afio" OF inc
Clayton Bulwer treaty; and. instead Of that
now We have another as bad. We have made
Toms bargain Of the dog Iii father was 10"
poor to ieed-he sold him for Si0u and took III
pay tTo p,,js worth $50 piece
But we shall occupy, COLOMBO. i"ri'iy ana
exercise dominion in the I>thmus III spite al
all the CLAYTON. Bulwcr and CasS-irisariiS III
the world. These treaties will be scattered
like dry leaves before the whirwnd OF popular
Indignation. and W. shall 60 in and possess
the land
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MARCH NUMBER OF OUR ADVERTISING SHEET

To-day we shall issue the first edition OF
our Advertising Sheet for the month Of March.
Advertising is now recognised as all absolute
necessity for success in business--every city
has ts medium Of reaching the buyers. the
great public at large; and we have undertaken to
supply this great necessity for the City Of
Richmond Our January and February num-
berS were emincnty successful, and we have
reason 10 know that our advertisers were
largely benefited by the money spent in adj
vcrtsing. The Spring trade opens in New
York much sooner than in Richmond and
hence the Northern Cities were more largely
our patrons than Richmond-but We expect
the March number 10 receive patronage
much greater than heretofore from the mer-
chants of the city.
The merchants Of Richmond are not 50 fully
alive to the necessity Of advertising as arc their
quick-witted competitors ofthe Northern cities,
and our Advertiser is the very paper through
which Northern merchants reach Southern
customers. 1t is we'll known at the North
that the Enquirer" has welcome throughout
the South which no Northern Advertising
Sheet can expect to receive from the Southern
people. In addition to this our valuable and
interesting reading matter, selected from the
other editions Of our paper, ensures 10 our issue
consultation and preservation greatly beneficial
to the advertiser.
The merchants Of Richmond DESTROYS OF
avaing themselves Of our Advertising Sheet,
should prepare their advertisements rs soon as
possible, and send them TO our office.
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For Tie FhqNirfr.
PRINCE EDWARD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

MesSrs. Editors In your weekly issue Of
the 23d ult, we of Lunenburg see with plea
sure that our sister country, Prince Edward, is
not unmindful Of the superior claims OF our ia
vori,c son, George W. Hardy, Esq This gen
tleman, by his political consistency, his skill as
dcbatcr and his indom,tablc energy has ac-
quired an enviable popularity throughout the
greater part of the district, as may be seen
from the article Of your correspondent prince
Edward" who says: "His (Mr. Hardy's) NOM
ination would give general and entire satisfac-
ton
We refrain from insttutins comparisons,
knowing that they are always invidious nor
do we wish to be understood as saying
ANYTHING disparaging Of other aspirants for the
Senate; but we confidently say land Nottoway
and Prince Edward will cordially admit that
we are not only entitled to the representative
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the polls oil the people
CHARLOTTESVILLE, March sth. 1859.

Gentlemen-Your letter Of this date, invl-
ting me, in view of the action Of the Democratic
meeting held in Albcnarlc yesterday, TO de-
clare myself candidate for Congress, sub
iect only to the polls of the people, has been
received.
In the carly part Of this canvass declared
myself candidate for Congress, in obedience
to solicitations received from every portion OF
the District, but at the same time expressed
my willingness to abide the action Of 4 Con-
vention. In my second letter frankly stated,
that while | did not desire Convention, |
would cheerfully acquescc in its decision,
should one be called and fairly constituted.
Understanding, from his published announce
mcnt and his card TO the voters of the District
that NV competitor. Shelton F. Leake, ESQ.,,
was opposed t. "a Convention; and aware, that
he had canvassed large portion Of the Dis
trict in that position, | expected that the con-
test would be decided between us without a
resort to such measure. You may well judge
of nv surprise when the information was con-
vcved to me that he and his friends had sud
denly changed their position and demanded
Convention of the Democratic party: Prompt
cd by desire for the harmony OF the party to
which | owed so much and had been so long
devoted, | readily acceded to the demand and
submitted my claims to the fair arbltrament Of
the Democratic party of the District. Detaln-
ed in Washington by the arduous and respon'
sible duties attending the close of the session;
| had expected that no meeting would he held
in the District until my return to it.
Mr.. Lcake's card appeared in the "Jeferso-
MAN. Of Thursday, and on the Monday follow
ing meeting was held in Fmvanna, and it has
come to my ears that letter was written to
Madison by himself, advising a meeting which
was only prevented by the prompt and deter
mined action Of my friends On my arrival at
this place yesterday, I found the Democratic
| party assembled in meeting. The proceedings
Of that meeting are pointedly and significantly
alluded to in your letter am assured that q
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CUMBERLAND.

A. = meeting OF the Democrats or Cumberland held at
the Court Hou,- the 2sb Of February Dr. Robert Hrc
derson called 20 ID. Chair. ard Wn Wilson appoint
ID Secretary.
The Object G; n. meeting explained BY Greed D.
Coleman Esq., and the following resolutions adopted
Resolved, Tha; hi. meeting approves the cal " Coz
v.;ion select Democratic candidate Tor our Congfe'
.oral District.
Resolved. Thai Efils prefer farnvle M place
and the I'D OF March the time Of holding Ii" Con'rh
uoa delegates authorized attend at sny o'het
,re aad place that may agreed and We rrqIe' 'hs
counties TO act 10 express particularly their "i'-s A. "
the itae and place of holding the Convention
TIE Chair then appointed delegates Mayo CA,nay'
ten Wa HOLMAN. D.. Thomas r. shi-ldA DE- John Hs,h
VIM D. Tally. Vlnc.ut C. Ra!,. John Q. Reynolds, Or We
ruqua, Jane. D. iib.l. Greed D. Coleman. MAYOR Iohn
Page, Dr. ThornasS. Garnet. John W Wilson, John Is WI
son, John Z. Crowder and ltober: :. Garnet ,
On motion the Chairman and secretary "rre s'.s 20 Hs
ttegaiico
On motion Of John X. Wilson, ESQ,
Resolved, That ihts meeting has undmiaishsh
In ;he a1sty. ability and patriotism o. me h'n' WI"
Goode, our present Representative 10 Congress ,
Resolved, Tia; the Richmond Enquirer and me Heh
mond Ex ,uinez requested 70 publish We
this meeting. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, |nHioAh'
". VI. witsos, Secretary.
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A SPLENDID BILL.

We trust that Mr.. VIM. Wheatley will have
an ovcraowing house at his benefit tonight
He is an elegant gentleman and most spirited
and charming comedian. His "Vapid,' the
other night, was finished and captivating per-
Torrance. We doubt not that the "Inconstant,
tonight, will call forth all mis- varied dramatic
powers, and afford rare amusement Mr.. W. will
have the aid of Mr. j. S. Clarke, whose person
alton, in conjunction with Mr.. W., of "Our
American Cousin and some fine standard
comedies, has given cordial pleasure to large
and brilliant audiences during the past week.
Mr.. Wheatley deserves full house, and no
doubt he will have it
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MIR LrrcHERs APPOINTMENTS.

The Democratic candidate for Governor, Mr..
Lctcher, will address the people at the follow
ing places and dates:
Lexington. Saturday March II.
Fincastc, Monday, March IA
Salem, Tuesday, March 10.
Wytheville, Thursday, March Il.
Marion, Saturday March Is.
Abingdon, Monday, March 81.
Scott, Wednesday, March %.
Lee, Friday, March %
Russell, Monday, March IS.
Tazewell, Wednesday, March 80.
Mercer Friday, April !.
Monroe, Monday, April 4.
Lewisburg, Wednesday, April &.
Other appointments will be announced this
week Mr.. Goggn is respectfully requested
to meet Mr. ictchcr at these appointments for
fair discussion.
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INTERESTING LECTURE TONIGHT.

Last week very large and appreciativc a'i-
dience were delighted with the lecture of Pro-
fessor W. 3. Rogers, on the Earth and its rela-
ton to the solar forces. lie is certainly one Of
the most lucid, elegant and interesting lcctu-
rers in the Union. But he is so well known
throughout our whole State as man Of science,
that VIC deem it unnecessary to say more than
that he will tonight, at Mechanics Hall. give
a second lecture, on Water in its relations to
the economy of the Globe. His many friends
and admirers will doubtless fill the hall.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTIONS.

CoScogp. March 9.--Returns from 6, town,
foot no as follows: Goodwin, Republican,
1G. $50: Cate, Democrat, 1885
One hundred and five Republicans and thi.-
ty.,,x Democrats have been elected 70 the
House, and eight "ut of the twelve Senators
are Republicans
The three Republican candidates to Congress
have been eiccted--samc a. last year.
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For the Engursr.
u1GuLAxn CouyIl. Va, Feb. -. 1889.

HIGHLAND tOlNIl. 4, ftu ". E"0s'
TO JAS. ". MA<sIE Esq. Of Rockbridse;
Sir--iou arc solicited to become candidate
to serve the people of the Senatorial Dsir;c'
compose,i of the counties OF Eockbridgc. Bath
and Highland. in the Senate Of Virginia We
remember the unfinchng boldncss with Which
you withstood the ubiquitous Sam in the me
Inorabe campaign Of ls31--thereior', we tas'
this method Of soliciting Your attention 10 III,
immediate wants Of the people Of said District
and you shall receive the support of many
voters DEMOCRATS or liIGuLANr.
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For III, E.Ayg
Eil,uLAxD CvrSn, Va, Feb. 81, la5

HnuLASD CvrNn, Va, Feb. II. la':'.
To Col. ANDREW II. BYED:
Sir:--Under the consideration Of your past
services and your energetic boldness in with.
standing the mighty sam in l555. when nj!
iorsook YOU and he'd. We are induced TO place
entire confidence in You =, bold and nnfinc!i-
ing Democratic statesman. in the most trying
times. Therefore, we solici: You 10 announce
Yourself withou, delay. a candidate TO serve
the people Of Highland county IN the next
General Assembly Of Virginia. and you will
receive the carne>f support of many voters
prmocnAr> or ll!cmL,xr.
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MEETING IN HENR1co COUNTY.

meeting Of their party at the County Court
House at next April Court, have. upon consul
tation with other OF their political associates,
determined upon an earlier day for said meet
ing-consequently, the Democracy of said
county will meet at their Court House on
Saturday, the 10th day Of March Qs59) at
81 o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate to represent them in the House OF
DelecotoS
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By the above statement, it will be seen that
the aggregate specie reserve has been increased
at all the centres.
The steamship Jura brought adyices OF
heavy failures in Paris. 1t seems that the
English had completed the conquest of Dude.
NJ i.e>scps had left Paris to commence hi. Sucz
canal. / war; If it occurs, may interfere with
his operations.
American ,ccuritic, in London maintained
their footing. Virginia long Us ranged from
81 To- 81, and TIE short. tlsJt;.J 81 IN st; Ala
bama is IS to 81; Kentucky Is 90 Ia ";
Tennessee is 81 to ST; Pennsylvania securities
wcr. firiner and in good demand owing 10 the
fact. that she in ISIS, 10y the aid Of the Sinking
Fund and other means, reduced her debt from
about 49,, jno. 900 to SIS, 900, 900.
4 number of clergymcn. in this city. dcliv-
cred sermons last Sunday. in which alluSlon
was made 10 the Sicklcs tragedy, while con-
demning the decentralization Of certain phases OF
fashionable society. and condcmning the 'ie-
stroycr of domestic peace yet they equally con
delnncd the act Of man taking the law III
his own hands and at once becoming Judge, ju-
re- and cxecutioncr, and in i moment sending n
fellow being. unprcparcd, into the presence ni
his Cod
Tn. Rev DR. Chccvcr WAS not in town "n
SUNDAY, he was at the town Of Worcester in
Mass .chusctts, organizing an anti-slavery
movement which is tn abolish slavery in the
United States during the present generation !
The Hon Edward Everett draws the largest
of anv orator who has ever appeared III this
CITY. No house is large enough iur HIM The
glorious and active services hc has rendered in
aid Of the Noun. Vernon Fund will and ought
TO imlnortalizc him. His address on Franklin
OH the cvcnin. of the llthin>t i at the Academy
OF Music, will produce another "jam." while
hundreds as usual will be unable TO gain adj
mission.
You will see that the 9TH regiment National
Guard has contributed the handsome sum OF
- 900 to the Mount Vernon Association Fund.
\ grand mass meeting is called to assemble
al Tammany Hall, on the nth. Among the
speakers announced for the occasion are the
following whom, it is said, vii! positively APP
pear: Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana; Senator
Brown of Miss; Senator Pugh, Of Ohio Hon.
Thomas s. Borock, of Va; and Gen. Nallandig-
ham, of Ohio.
We hope that they will lully explain how
the appropriations in behalf Of the Post Office
Department, were lost. and place the RESPONSE
Liliiv on the right shoulders. TUDOR.
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TO TIE VOTERS OF pENDLEToN COUNTY.

PENDLEToS COUNTY, VA, req. IT, lSo'.
Fellow Citizens The time has arrived when
the political fields are thronsing with cand-
dates for the different offices to be filled by the
ul.cous choice Of free and independent peo-
pie. Therefore, permit icllow.citizcn 10 bring
to your consideration the name o. Capt. Z. /.
Saunders rs a suitable person. in every respect
TO represent us in the next General Assembly
Of Virginia rs we are all well aware, he has
long resided in our midst-pcrhaps more than
thirty years-during which time he has ever
manifested that disposition which is praisewor-
thy in the estimation OF an intelligent people
Capt Saunders, rs we are all aware, is 4 De-
mocrat Of the old Je!fcrsonian creed, and one
who has never tlinclicd in the most trying times
Of political excitement; and, rs our very wor-
thy representative, James B. kcc. Esq. (who
has served us faithfully for 4 term of years,
By indispos,ion and long service, makes it de-
sirablc on the part of his friends that he should
retire to private life; and, rs we wish to his
place filled with an efficient and energetic mind
cd man, Capt. E. 7. Saunders should be the man
Of our choice, and in whom We may ever re-
pose an entire confidence
Retrenchment in the public expenditures,
necessary internal improvement and education
VIII ever receive the ullulNlleu dilcnl.OIl VI IT,
T. Saunders lie now stands at the head of
some of the great rcformations Of the times,
and is ever ready and willing to contribute his
aid in the promotion of all those institutions of
the times which are for the well.beng Of his
frllow-citizens in political or moral point Of
view. In Capt +. I. Saunders, we may safely
contdc as judicons and faithful representa-
tive of the rights and privileges OF his fellow
citizens. Rctrcnchmcnt and reform are his
motto, and in his cndcavors to achieve the
same, he has resolved to stand or fall. Then
let us rally to the polls on the 18th Thursday IN
Nav next, and make F.. T. Saunders. Esq. the
man Of our choice, which choice. tits hoped We
may never regret while Time shall roll his am
pie rounds.
Who advocates biennial sessions Of the Le-
gislatllre, and short ones at that? Who is
ready to lend his aid in relieving the poor tax
payer of the burthcn under which he is sroan-
ing: Who wishes to cut off all supcrtluities
and disseminate useful knowledge in the arts
and sciences among the poor Of the lind =
Capt f. I. Saunders is sufficient for these
things Then let us make him the man Of our
choice. VOTER.
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Tbs arrival in New York Of John c. liee-
nan. Esq the Benicia Boy, is duly chroni-
cled in the newspapers. 1t is also stated that
he is in excellent condition" gratifying news,
no doubt, to that gentlsmans admirers.
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I"T III I.HI "He1'
Democratic Candidate for Richmond and West
moreland Counties.

Democratic Candidate lot hlcnInon1 Hud West
moreland Counties
Nessrs. Editors: The voters Of Richmond and
Westmorcland counties will be called on in
Nav to elect 4 delegate to represent them in
the next Legislature The Opposition have al
ready two candidates in the field. One the
declared opponent Of conventions and caucuses,
the other the pet Of the wire.workcrs of the
party. and reasonably expects the nomination
of the Convention which is to be held al
Warsaw on Monday next.
We have thus, already. ahead Of Us. n
split in the big vote heretofore pollcd against
the Democracy in the TIVE counties. | think,
therefore, that this is a most opportune time
for Democratic candidate. and with no mean
chances Of success. In looking around for 4
Dcmocrat--a fit exponent of our creed, and a
worthy bearer Of our tiag-it affords me plea
sure to name Dr. Benjamin F. Brown Of West
moreand gentleman well known in both
coun,cs-popular, and possessing vigorous
aud cultivated intelcct-and, indeed. having
all the requisites to make him faithful anil
efficient representative. ! have for years en-
loved the friendship Of Dr.. Brown, and can,
without hesitancy, recommend him TO the De-
mocratc voters Of the two counties, as u pure
and honest gentleman. and cminently entitled
TO carry out their views and express their
wishes in the next Legislature Of Virginia
will take the liberty Of assuring the party,
that Dr. Brown will serve, if elected. Then !
saw. arouse Democrats Of Richmond and West
moreland, Awake from your sleep. there is
around US a free fight and fair chance for
victory Again. say--and let il reverberate
through the two COUNTIES Hurrah for Brown,
the Democratic candidate
WESTNoEELLSD
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this time, but that 10 one in the district has
such valid claims for the Senatorial succession
as the favoritc son of old LrNESBrHG.
March Sd. 1859
~" Examiner and Index please copy.
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CITY GAS WORKS,

MELLOW cITlLEAS-t have served 20. Ain. Il.
L G,5 Iy-rrc!5x .or nearly sit year. rS< GGyr;ct
specially announce Ey. sci! Candidate 'g' ..
OF st'PEgISTESpENT, feeling that Err.' sns -.
,pon,ibiles Of the Office bur from my laiiia ss
and experience with the business. can pTo1iiis;
q proper and economical mlrassEeci ], 1's'''''
your suffrage, al the ensuing election . ,..owrf-
March lido JUN ~ -
r,IIIRTS AID COLLARS.-we have -, c'. = :.
= additions to our stock OF Fine Linen Ffen', Cs
and Mu.:a Shirt, also many style, 81 best
lars. Of our oxa IN ke and r.cofata,ndse -w,irr,N.
quality. KEN, BALDWIN
March u
OI1NILLA, MARTCAiBO AND 80, n
vi CoGee-Coa Pit ol-pure Nols;'e, aa,It:eSpog!
March II J. " 2. ~ - r.
~ z. KTM.-B.sq quality pSrs A99!,avvSsPysi
~ sAlsey Is w.
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minority of the Democratic party OF AIDE,
marie, respectable for numbers, character ana
position preferred my candidacy to that OF Mt.
Leake-that that minority demanded 70 De
heard in the Convention, and were dehlea inc :.
privilege, and that, animated by the spirit "l
resistance TO tyranny, they Withdrew from 'ic
meeting and refused to abide its action. In
addition to this, the door of the Convention
was rudelv slammed in my face by the an
no al r that the meeting was response
10 the cali fora Convention made by Mr., Lcake,
whilst the covert and unmanly allusion to me
as an inefficient party leader was declaration
calculated to humiliatc me and to produce the
immersion on the people of the district, that
ut least, was unworthy to receive the nom-
nation.
Under these circumstances, gentlemen, feel
that am not only justified, but required, by
every consideration Of manliness and fair deal
ng. to respond to the generous call which has
been made upon me, and to announce myself
candidate for reelection TO Congress
have the honor to be your friend and tel'
low citizen, PAULUS POW ELL
To Rob,. Hill Carter, William W. Minor,
and others.
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TOT TIC LHY"1tT'
Williamsburg, York, Warwick and Elizabeth

CIty.
Messrs Editors Permit US, through your
valuable paper, to call the attention OF IN" yo-
tiers OF this Legislative District TO Vim. L. Will
lis, Esq, of Elizabeth City. as suitable per-
son to represent them in the next GenIal Ai,
scmhly OF the State.
Mr.. Willis is young man oil much personal
popularity and fine abilities. and ii elected viii
serve his constituents faithfully and 10 credit
10 himself OMEGA
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To tho Voters O, the Counties Of Louisa, Goochand
and Fluvanna.

and Fluvanna.
|; will h, YOUR constitutional prcro:atiyc, Oh
the ..,h Thursday in Nav next. To choose some
suitable person 10 represent you IN the State
Senate That there are many gentlemen in the
District possessing eminent qualifications for
the position, no one doubts. GoOchland has
furnished the Senator for many years. Louisa
has, in her turn. enjoyed the same privilege for
long period. Has OLD Fit. no son possessing
the capacity ably to represent Us in the Sen
ate: | can bear witness SHE has and one that
would do credit 10 any dclibaratiYe body
That man i, Col. d. ". X. BowLEs. He needs
no commentator at my hands, or any other
simply refer you To the canvass ol candi-
dates for the late Reform Convention. In that
canvass, Col. Bowle>' competitors were no less
pcrsonaccs than W. VI. Amber, w. d. Ieake,
r. l. Cooke. James l.. Gordon, John $. Elem.
ing and c. G.. Coleman. In few, If any Of the
districts in the State, was there greater array
of talent than in this, and at the counting Of
votes Col. l.. stood at the hcS.i Of the dclcga
ton
Col. Bowlcs is cmincntly n go0d man--hc is
truly worth an ASYLUM TO the poor, 10 Use
the expression Of William Wallacr--and he is
Democrat by inheritance. not by adoption
he was cratled one. know Col Bowles is no
seeker of political pretcrmcnt; but know as
well TINT he will not disregard the wishes Of
his lylowcitizeliS; lie has more than once prac-
ticaly cvinccd Il willingness to serve them,
even al thc sacrifice Of his personal inclna-
tons
pen this without the knowledge or appro-
baton of Col. Bowles If a Convention shall
be called, and another selected by it, no man
will abide the decision more readily than the
Colonel. Bat, speaking for many Of his friends
certainly insis, tia, he shall now declare him
self candidate subject to the determination Of
Convention, should one be organised.
GooCmLASp.
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The newspaper reporters who undertake TO
report matters appcrtaining 10 the domestic
circle, are very apt to blundcr We are au-
thorized to state that the report which has been
lately circulated through our exchanges, an
nouncing the recent marriage of daus liter Of
His Exccllency, Mr. John Y. Mason, present
Minister to France, is altogether untrue.