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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1859.

sg- The Shelbyville Exposition asks as
to sivs some satisfactory reasons for desir-
ipgs postponsmeut Of the opposition Con-
veption. The reasons which are satisfAc-
tory to us, may not be 50 to others; nor
can We undertake TO give them In detail
In cases Of this sort, where facts arc not to
be arrived At, except through the agency Of
prophecy, conviction is often consequent
upon probable suppositions aud psssible
contingencies. If we understand what is
implied In the term, opposition, as used in
this connection, IL is the combination Of
certain political elements for the purpose
of overthrowing another element, mische-
vious in all its tendencies. This latter ell
ement, or party, guided by no fixed prin-
ciples and stimulated by no love of count
ry, shapes its policy, in each succeeding
emergency, with an eye to success only;
and as it is impossible to forsee the issues
it will raise in the coming contest, IL is
equally impossible to say, in advance,
whether the opposition can be united
against tho e issues. We must see the To-
cofoco platform before we can promise our
selves a combined opposition against it.
That party docs not hesitate to steal the
principles Of other parties when such can
be made subservient to its interest, and
may, in its next Convention, dovetail in to
its platform measures that some Of the OPP
position may be unwilling to oppose, and
thus break the league too hastily formed
and ensure disastrous defeat. This is
nero supposition; but as it is not altogeth-
err improbable, it assumes the shape of a
reason, and may suggest others more prob
able and convincing. At the time we
suggested the 22nd of February, it was
our impression that the locofoco Conven-
ton would be held on the 9Th of January,
and that by the former period, the devel-
opements to be made by the present session
Of Congress would have become known I;
but being disappointed in the: FIRST expecta-
ton, we are in favor of q postponement
from conviction that it is of the first i'm
portance that the opposition should clear
ly see the locofoco game as preliminary
step to an effective combination. Why
this is important, we leave others to deter
mine for themselves, and the more willing
ly, because it were not easy, even if desi-
rable, SO to argue the proposition as to
give weight, as facts, to the impressions
made upon our mind by deductions from
probable contingencies. Were the propo-
sed Convention to be of the American par
ty, exclusively, a postponement might be
unnecessary, because it has but one aim
and one set of principles. Since, howev-
or, other parties are to be consulted, pro.
gramme Of proceedings might be not only
premature, but impracticable if laid down
in advance Of the one which it is intended
that the opposition shall resist. To attack
an army without reco .te:ing its posi-.
ton, may be an act of bravery; but it i;
no less an act of folly, though the cause
may be ever so just.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing under the
rtyli of HART. COULTER e. CO., is this day
dissolved by limitation. and tho undersigued hav-
Ing purchased Mr.. John :. Harris iateress win
continue the Dry Goods business at the Same old
stand, corner o. the Square aud Frankia str eet,
under the name of
MACRAE & COULTER
We have a larg' and desirable stock Of Goods,
many Of them entirely
NEW AND JUST RECEIVED,
to supply the demand for January ard Feb. viz
Heavy Osnaburgs, I]lesched SheetiBgs.
Heavy Domes'ics. Unb cached SheefiDfa,
B'eachrd shirtings, Linen Sheetings,
Unbleached Shirtings, Irish Linens,
Striped 0snaburgs, Calicoes,
Cotton Plaids. Negro Goods,
Ticking aud Checks, Bed Blankets.
We have great variety of the above Goods
and will sell then at reduced prices.
We wish 10 continue business relations with ell
who patronz,d the old firm, and to commences
new accounts with all responsible partes. We
will mako no change in our manner Of doing bu-
siness, aud extend cordial invitation to one md
all 10 ex anime our stocks, and try us
Fol 1890.
To such as buy for CASH ONLY, we will give
the full worth Of their money.
Our stock is complete 10 all departments. en-
bracing a stock of Drss Goods. Merino~s. Do
!.ains, new styie Shawls, French Embroideries
Party Dresses. Hosiery, Gloves, Gentlemen's
wear, and Staple Goods in great variety.
We ask the attention of Ladies' TO eur great
variety OF Ladies' and Chiidren's
Shoes and Boots
We have a desirable stock Of HOUSE Fur
nfshing Goods and will receive. in . few
days, u choice assortment of
Rich Curtain Damasks,
all Of which we prepared to offer Mt low prces
We expect to sell our goods the usu,l time 10
responsible parties. and will endeavor 10 conducr
the business In The mos, correct manner, and 10
render satisinciion to all. To those who buy for
Cash, We will offer inducements TO buy Of us.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
RSr The Washington correspondent o
the New York Times says:

"There is bit of political scandal aAoat
which, if true, is likely to place the Pres.
ident and one Of his prominent supper.
ters who has fed literally at the public
crib in rather unfortunate predicament
before the public. l do not feel justified
in stating names until l get the facts more
completely in my possession. The state.
ment ahoat is that gentleman, to whose
share has fallen little government patron.
age, on calling for his profits from the par
ty standing between him and the Execu.
tive, was Informed that several thousand
dollars of the sum legally due him had
taken wings, The President having ordered
Il 10 be expended in Influencing certain State
elections! Mr.. Buchanan clearly is of the
opinion that there's no use Of having
friends if you can't use them
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07


Ses- The frrits Of The slavery agitation
are beginning to show themselves, and in
amanner not anticipatodby theshrewdst Of
the demagogues who originated and per-
petuate. A requisition has recently been
made by northern upon southern State
for the surrender Of fugitive from justice
The southern officers promptly met the re-
QUESTION by the capture Of the culprit
but he was rescued BY mob who doclar-
ed their motive to be retaliation for similar
rescues Of fugitive slaves by northern mobs.
In addition to this demonstration, slaves
have bsea imported direct from Africa, snd
landed in southern States. Thus does one
wrong beget another. Experience has de-
monstrated that southern rights are disre-
garded by . portion Of the northern peo-
pie, and that the laws for the protection Of
those rights are made to give place to mob
violence. The spirit which actustes tina,
lawless class, arousos a kindred spirit in
the same class ct the South, aud since fed
eral officers and federal laws are iaefi
cient for the protection Of southern prop.
erty iuthe North, il cannot be expect.
ed thathey will be efficient to enforce
the laws at tho South. Here, it Is
argued that if the North can, with
impunity, and by the connivance IL its
people, steal slave property to the detri-
ment Of the owner, and in violation of the
Constitution and the laws, with equal i'm.
punity, and equal justice, slaves may be
imported from Africa into the South. We
are not of those who believe that two
wrongs can make a right, and whilst we
condemn both acts, can not but believe
that the first wrong doer is responsible for
the acts Of the second. In degenerate
Republic where the lawless spirit Of squat.
ter sovereignty makes the will of the mob
superior to the law, and substitutes the
mob for the judiciary, wrongs will be fol.
lowed by retaliation, and disregard for
law in one locality will be met in simil.
ar spirit in another. And all this is the
work Of demagogues who have experiment.
ed upon the theory Of our government IN
til national liberty has given place to un.
bridled cenciousness-who have pro.
claimed the absolute sovereignty Of the pop.
ular will until the majority recognise nc
other law. Men are hung, and rescued
from the gallows by mobs; slaves are sto.
len from the South and liberated by mobs
negroes are imported from Africa, landed
on our shores and secreted by mobs, and
we may even venture further and say thai
the Government is administered by mob
Locofocoism set the ball of radicalism in
motion; northern fanatics committed the
first overt act of treason against the Con
stitution and the laws, and the infection
has seized upon the masses Throughout
the Republic. The courts are mockery
unless they decide in accordance with tn,
popular will, and innocence has no secu
rity and crime meets no punishment whor
the vengeance, or the sympathy of tn,
mob is excited against the one, or enlisted
in favor Of the other.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
TOBACCO INTEREST.

Tho following Joint resolution in rela.
a.. A. .oho 81 r. a.
ZION W 'no 'ooaoo" 'raue VI Inc oh'Seo
States with foreign nations we're introduc
~
eu, ny uhahiinous couscht, III the Ohiteo
States House of Representatives. by the
;, -,
the non l. Z DoWie, OF maryland. Inc
resolutions were referred tn the Comm;tte,
on Agricultural
TOTNT RESOLUTION in raIot;on 10 ~,
- 20 IL u.:.S " ~
topaooo 'iao0 vi 'no O"i'ou STATES WIN
foreign nations.
p,,., a., ~
nto,;,as 81 ,h. fJn;,sd Sat-. -; . y, MePie
Sanr,... assanhI.5 III, tha -. a.; 49, -
with G reat Britain, France, Spain. Portugal, Ans.
ria, BRAZIL and all other foreign nations Is clog
geo with r, strctions and limitations wholly Inco1
sistent with that fair and reciprocal condition Of
commerce which ought to exist between the Unit
ed States and those nations respectively, and is
therefore, unsatisfactory to the States of Virginia
Kentucky, Marylant, North Carolina, Missouri
Tennessee, Ohio, and Connecticut, in which IN,
article Of tobacco is an important if not the chic
staple Of agricultural production.
SEc Be il further resolved, That IT is IN, lat,
of the Federal Government to use its utmost DOW
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

AMERICAN RAILROAD IRoN.-An inter
esting discussion took place in the United
States Senate ON the Goth ult., on the sub
ject of American railroad iron, as compar-
ed with the foreign article; and the Pacif-
10 Railroad bill was finally so amended as
to require that only American iron be used
lin it's constructi-N O. Bultetir
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

kG- The Cincinnati Gazette, speaking
of james D, Clay, says:-"All the world
knows that the meanest and most SANDER.
Gus enemy Henry Clay ever had was james
Buchanan. Yet Mr.. Buchanan has nc
more obsequious toady than this unflial
desccndent of Henry,,Clay.' This is all true
and for snch unspeakable meaness, the
more respectable of the party that bought
him, despise the wretch that fawns upon
the lifelong enemy of his father, and
glories in the assertion that Buchanan,
"could now boast even a Clay in his
train Of followers" A descendent OF
Henry Clay, the willing slave of Buchan-
an, is spectacle to sadden the heart OF
every man who possesses a spark of honor
and true manliness.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

n~ A movement is on foot to amend
the rules of the House of Representatives.
Without an amendment Of the morals of
that body, the rules are worth but little.
Less whisky aud more honesty can alone
make Congress respectable.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

PRoPoS AIS will be received for the building
Of sixteen foot Maeadamised Turnpiks, with q
fourteen foot parallel dirt road, with al necessary
culvorts and bitches, from now until MONDAY,
the l7lh Of January, 1859, ON which day the sue-
esssiul bid will be made known at Longvisw.
Christian county, Ky.
All proposals must be forwarded 10 The under
signed. who will take pleasure in showing plans
and specifications Of the work. The road 70 be
built ls about eleven miles In length AMI Il known
- the Christian county and Clark sville Turnpiks,
lsAAc GARRETT, Pres't g. Q. +. 90,
Jan. =, Ies9--2-w. 4
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
Notice 10 Subscribers.

SUBSCRIBERS to tho New American Cyclr :.
poedia, are hereby notified that the isf ID. Bra.
and 4tl. volumes are ready for delivery, al our
Store, and M th-y occupy a great deal Of room.
they " i'll confer a favor bv calling quickly and
take them sway. To be paid for on delivery.
Jan. 7. lS59.-2-w THOMAS g. BRO
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

pA.- The communication from Dover
came too late for our last issue, and miss
ing one week, has delayed its appearance.
The writer will understand this, aud ex-
cuse what might otherwise seem to be neg
lect.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
Wanted.

Country Jeans, Linsey, Socks, Feathers and
Wool. for which we will pay the highest market
rates
MACRAE e. COULTER.
Jan 7, 1889
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
The undersigned will continue ths
DRY GOODS BUSINESS

under the name and style OF MOORE g. JOHN
SON They will be assisted in the sales depart
meni by Sam Johnson, when not called away bv
his own business. They feel very grateful 10
kind public for thslr very liberal patronage, and
hope by honest and fair dealing to merit sud Sc.
cure continuance Of the same.
r. s. MORE,
PETE JOHNSON. r
Jan 7, 1859
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
ss- We have received the Dscembe

b@- We have received the December
number of Blackwod, American edition by
l., Scott & Co., 20, Fulton Street, N. Y.
The price of this valuable Magazine is
three dollars; this d:any one of the four
British Reviews, five dollars; Blackwood
and all four of the Reviews, ten dollars
postage on the five, only eighty cents per
annum. The character of these periodi-
Gals, as we'll in literary as in political
point Of view, is now too we'll understood
to need explanation, and we are surprised
that they are not patronizod by the gener-
al reader to a much greater extent than
they are now The low price brings them
within the reach Of moderate means, and
the fund of informa ton they supply affords
an immense profit upon the investment
Now is a good time to subscribe for one,
or all, and no ono who makes the expert
ment will ever regret it. Address, as
above.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

Coon News. "A letter from very intelli-
gent source at Washington, speaks Of the
decided peaceful tone ofLord Malmsbury on
Central American, Mexican, and U. s. az
fairs. And it says the came is the case
with France and Spain. The Secretary Of
Foreign Affairs at Madrid expressly disa-
VOWS any designs upon Mexico.--M r
jour. Of Com.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

New York, Jan. l.--Senator Douglas
Was serenaded tonight He made a
speech from the balcony Of the Everett
House. He defined his position in regard
40 tn, Clayton -Bulwer treaty, aud the for
eien roiiey Of the country, but carefully
reaxoided recurring 10 any question of per-
Y #,1al character between himself and the
a,s Nj mi pistration, contenting himself with
!, tsa, Il : Il was the duty of statesmen to fol-
~ low "a principles to their Legitimate leg
s.ical coAsaquenoss, regardless of the effect
-. a. % 6avs on our public position
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

eS- The Washington States has an ar
ticle scouting Che idea Of tho possible ao-
QUESTION of Cuba by purchase. 1t also
.discourages the idea Of acquiring the is.
land by conquest, aud concludes that Eek
cept the aspect Of affairs be entirely
changed by some event of great and per-
vading consequence, the annexation of
Cuba must be regarded as au impossible
achievement"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

DEcLINED.-Tt is stated chat Hon. Jas,
b, Clay. has written letter home, deolin-
ing to be a candidate for reelection to
Congress from the Lexington (Ky } dis
trict.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

PHILADELPHIA, Jan.3.---Senator Coop
err will address secret convention of iron
masters at the rooms of the Association in
this city this evening. II is rumored that
a startling and formidable protection move
ment is to be agitated on this occasion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

s6- The foreign Ministers paid their
respects to the President, on the LIST. inst
IF they owed him much, it is more thar
can be said of the native citizens.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
~ We see it stated that &c murder

eG- We see it stated that Sc murders
we're committed in New York city, during
the past year, and that one man only, was
hung We are in fair way TO see the
murderer's victim held up to the public
view, as the guilty party, whilst the muir
dersr is laudsd as public benefactor. Ju.
ries now sympathise with criminals, and
Judges to bend before popular sentiment
that "thrlft may follow fawning" The
laws, as administered, Cypress the innocent
and protect the guilty. Judges and juric.
are bribed, or controlled by outside press
ure, and the pardoning power Of Cover.
nors has become an article Of merchandise
The poor and friendless never escape the
penalties of the law but the rich can com
NIT the blacklist crimes with perfect impu.
nifty.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

Hamilton Fish, of New York, is noini-
mated for President by the Boston Courier
and ssyeeal Of its Wing correspondents.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07
NOTICE.

The partnership Of r. w. Hartman e. Co.,
this day dissolved by mutual consent Il. A. Tar
water retiring from the firm.
r. w. HARTMAN,
f A. TARWATER.
Dec. 81, '5S-lws
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

Private lB0ardimg.
The undersigned hiss takon and thoroughly no.
paired the PAINTERS HOU Sc, and Is prepared
TO receive number Of day and family boardsrs.--
For terms and particulars, apply to
w. b. SETTLE.
Jan 7, 80
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-01-07

sS- The democratic Convention to rom.
mate candidate to gil the vacancy in Com
gress, occasioned by the death of Mr.. Har-
ris, Of Illinois, conferred the honor upon
an old line whig. It may prove to be a
"cute" trick, but we believe the opposition
candidate will beat him, and such should
be the fate of any wing who will consent
to represent such party. The Illinois
State journal says that the nominee-be-
ing whig-knew not what to say to such q
body, when called upon for speech, and
broke down in five minutes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

The Washington Star says-we have every reason to
believe that Count Sartgcs has received notice Of his
call rom his present post this government which
probably involves his promotion similar position at
one Of the leading European courts.
Col. G. A. Waite, U. s. A.; f. B. Hart, of New York;
Captain Carter and family, U. S. N, and Hon. John
Minor Botts, OF Virginia, are in Washington.
ARRIVALS.
edward Essn Geo S ffds secsnm %n
Ger, Belano, John Chamberln Rchi q Davis George
howd, 9 Kingsley. Worthington Harvey Wade, CIV
Van DYKE stephenson Ferry and 10 In the steerage.
DEPARTURES.
For Liverpool In the steamsbp AfricaRev l. Stone Bos
ten " MIS- cWeson 1sss WIN Rowacr
lady two children and servant Bs%ore Ms os fisher snd
two children. Julius Hess and lady, NY JaIray London
Jos rssr and
Mobile; John bond Mari. Newioundand; Domingo de
cisco; Knipe, Plia; John IAukeman rhls Rehinger,
sua SSssp VIM kss.r
yarst II ny V Mss.sner Hswioundlsnd; Robert Heath
ERE c:p Mas so NJ
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Eoop, Phih; Khnginberg Hooss
s:s qrs .Sss: ss sS4e
NsA%s, |, le:os y Y; John 1hcrer I'm fSl;; Edw.r%
s wsois Boston y 1o.. g. s.'''r' France '
For savannah the steamship Star Of the southMrs Sands
WR sands James Hutchinson Clinton Berry James Bouord
Heineman Ioui. q Hasbrouck, stenberger, Wolff Mrs
Ann Stephens Miss Jane Coombs Jno OBeenis, Eich
Figures, "A Robsts Charles O Senmsn, Douglass, II
sS,hchd Mrs Seward, MT Scan, William Conn;
'G %
VIVID wilson 'reTH sns SAsscs es %s% sumws var
Geo Murserum-snd tour in the s'eeIage.
For Norfolk &C IN the steamship Gilbert Potter
Appel and lady, q II Henry, Connoyes. II Jones, q
Baker II IN he sesrsge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

BroopGoop-.Posuxy.- Monday, Feb a. nv the Rev
Thomas ArmitaRe Mr.. ANDREW D. BIoopGoop 10 Miss
CATHERINE ", only daughter Of William H. Postley ESQ,
all OF this city.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Wednesday, March 2, by the
Rev William 7. Cor5t, Mr.. WILLIAM H. BRDsxrL 20 Miss
tAvrn Il. WATTS, both OF this city.
CAnRorI--HyDK-In this city. from the American
Home No 10 Barrow street on Wednesday jan TO- by the
Rev Mr.. Berrap, Mr.. RICHARD NJ. CARRoiL 10 Miss LupA
N HYDE, both OF this city
'Coorgk-- HADrKy.--On Wednesday March Q. At the
Chnrch o the Annunciaon by the Rev Samuel Seabury,
Mr. CraEiys CooES to Mis- MARIE TERESA HAprxY all OF
this Guy.
CFospH--GANrIFy.-M Athens, Greene county, on
busisy, Fen "a At the residence If tho BRIDES father
p, The Rev Mr. toe, Jonv CRcvHrs, OF Whitewater,
Wecotsn, 10 MaEm loCrs daughter Of u. ". Gantley,
Eq
ttYw' s--Fil7cuga On Wednesday morning, Feb %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03

at e. Pe.er's church, Auburn, by the Rev. DR.. z r.
Cfessy, Mr. GEORGE L. CUMMINGS, OF NeW York city, TO
MisP ASsJE FiETtHsR. OF auburn.
LsSRnTr-DAyis- Tuesday, Mar l, at the residence
d the bide's fsber by tho Rev. stephen H. Tying, D. d.
PApKsR LEANED Of Toronto Canada Emma JosxpHSg,
youDgess dspl hr Of Col George T. NJ Davis OF this city
Gss,lEy-BSEKNAs-M Tucson, Columbia county, on
W. dDesdsy Feb. 10, at the residence OF the BRIDES
tber, Mrs Fletcher Beekmao, by the Rev. Mr. Levitt
BHS,Y GASTEY OF adrian, Michigan, 70 Miss SARAH r.
BLRsMAN.
wAuAcy-DsyERUL-Int this city, from the American
Home. No rs Par street. TUESDAY feb 90, by the
Rev. Mr.. Weston, Mr.. Ike c. WALLACE, Of st. LOUIS TO
Miss Sarah A. DeveTell, OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-03


JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIRl read in your paper OF the eth Inst OK
tract OF aetter from Naples the London Chfoncle in
which is stated that the unfortunate victims of The
King of the Two Sices-Poero, Seembrni and othors-
were on their TO the Argentine Republic, instead
coming to New York Allow to contradict the above
correspondent authority being Of the unfortunate
prisoners from whose letter you will that their des-
tDation is New York.
Ny mission TO Washington in behalf these noble victims
OF the most fcrocous tyranny may prove failure by
sad calamity Of Mr. Sckes who 10 make motion in
Congress this very day. but hope that Hon Joy Nor
ris, Of Philadelphia Will not abandon this question which
is to ask by what right the Neapoitan government can
violate international laws by sending political pri
to country in spite OF their solemn protest. and
convert the free coil OF the United States into second
Siberia or penal colony.
G. r. SECCHI DE CASAIL.
Extract of Letter from Mr.. " Cuzzocrea one of the
Neapotan Exiles, on his way to the United States
CADIz, Spain, Jan. 27, 1859
Ny DEAR FRrEND-we arrived in this port yesterday
Our hope OF being permitted to go shore is delu
sion, having been refused permission land. Our des-
tiny will not be changed until arrive in America
They have tried to charter American vessel 10 continue
the voyage, and shall set sail for New York. We
are all as well you could expect persons who have
been 70 long and much tortured TO be- Pocro
SICK but We hope to him restored TO health. Re-
member US TO all our friends, and hope see
you. vINCENZO CUZZOCREA