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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

VIOLENCE AT ORovILLE.-On Monday evening,
Jan. 9th, large number of the residents OF Oroyille
assembled at the reservoir Of the Feather River and
Ophir Ditch company, and resolved by formal
agreement TO tear the work down, and destroy It.
The next morning they proceeded to carry out their
servoir. The damage is to the extent of at least
ten or fifteen thousand dollars and the affair would
seem to have been great outrage. There has at
times been much sickness at Oroyille, caused, as
alleged by the miasma arising from the reservoir,
and meetings have heretofore been held on the sub
ject. The destruction of the work is supposed to
have been sanitary measure adopted by the cit-
zens of the place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

DECREASE OF Divorces IN SAN FRANoIsco.-
The Bulletin, in commenting on the exhibit Of it's
statistical table Of divorce suits in San Francisco for
the past year, says:
During the past four years the immigration Of
females has been very large, marriages have been
frequent, and still the number of divorces de-
creased. The whole number Of divorces applied for
in 1859 numbered SO; in 1858, 81; in 1857, 1867 in
1856, ll0 in 1855, ~. The divorces granted In
1859 were 38; in 1858, 81; in 1857 "a; in 1856, 30
thus showing that, Notwithstanding the great in
crease of marriages, and the large immigration Of
families, the applications for divorce are less
than they were four years ago. and far less than in
tween divorces granted and applied for increased,
but rather decreased
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

TIE CRY OF SAN FRANcIsco.-The San Fran
cisco Herald, after aluding to the numerous draw
backs from which San Francisco has suffered sums
up the progress and prospects Of that city as fol-
lows: 9
sit Is our deliberate conviction that San Francis
co is to-day Of the most promising cities IN the
United States. She is scarcely ten years old, con-
tains nearly one hundred thousand Inhabitants, ex-
tensve foundres distilleries, hreweres, sugarref-
merry, glass factory (nearly completely, soap and
candle factories chemical works, gas works, and
-four mills by the dozen. We build our own steam
boats, which for speed, comfort beauty and capacity
will compare favorably with any on the Hudson or
Mississippi. We have our hydrants on the street
corners, gas pipes through streets and buildings,
and miles Of cobble stone pavement. Large, costly
and substantial brick buildings going up In every
direction private dwellings, which for beauty and
finish would adorn Fifth Avenue, and a Fire De-
partment that has the muscle and machines TO pre-
vent them from burning down. Our climate Is such
that we do not roast in summer or freeze in winter
The soil Of California is the most productive under
the sun, and the markets Of San Francisco are
always full Of the largest and best the world can
produce, and at reasonable prices. In short San
Francisco is the best city in the world TO live in,
work in, sleep in, and therefore nothing pre-
vent It's becoming one Of the most prosperous, pop
ulous and substantial citieso n this continent"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

AN ARMED CoNaREss.-Conesponden from
Washington inform that large number Of the
members Of the present Congress armed in their
seats. On several occasions already, since the
opening Of the present session, have members laid
their hands upon their revolvers, during exciting
discussions, and made ready to draw and shoot. II
has long been the custom OF men calling themselves
gentlemen to 20 armed in the streets Of Washing
ton, but it is thing for members TO take their
weapons into the halls Of Congress, and discuss the
questions of public policy with Colts batteries sung
to their launches. The fact is, that the country is
now for the most part represented by tenth rate
men, and il is always the resource Of a weak man
to go to fighting when he cannot argue. 1t is an
easy thing to taun but it is easy matter to make
great Websterian argument upon the Constitution.
PROBABLY, II Webster were a member Of the present
House of Representatives, some shallow-head would
out with his revolver and "down" him in his tracks,
before he had made three speeches. Powder and lead
nowadays getting to be better than brains, be-
cause, (don't you seef) powder and lead may blow
out any quantity Of brains, but brains can't win
against powder and lead!-MayysUiLie Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

ANEW IssUE.-For the approval Of Govern.
ment, in few days. will be submitted new
coinage OF half dollars, just produced at the U.
S. Mint, Philadelphia. The new coin, although
Of the same diameter as that now in circulation
is much thicker at the rim, in consequence Of
the deeper sinking of the die, and hence much
more durable. On one side is medallion por-
trait Of Washington. with the head wreathed
with laurel the word liberty upon scroll
over the bust at the bottom the date, 1859,
aud around the whole, the words United States
Of America, in plain, we'll adapted, raised let
ters On the reverse side, wreath Of grain
envelops the words Half Dollar. in the same
beautiful letters. The coin is very handsome.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

A Coon JOKE was recently played on the
members of the Nebraska Legislature. 1t ap-
five hundred copies of the Governors message.
The next morning the message was laid on the
desks Of the members, and not doubling the
genuineness of the document, they hastily for
warded them to their friends in different parts
ofthe csantry. 1t was afterwards discovered.
that instead of being the message Of Governor
Black, it was the message Of ex Governor Rich
ardson, to the Legislature of last winter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

END OF THE SETTLER WAR AT BoDEoA.-The
Santa Rosa Democrat says that the difficulty which
has for some time existed between Tyler Curtis and
the settlers on his land, has been adjusted. When
Sheriff Ellis visited them, he found but little difficult
ty-in fact, at all, with the exception Of one
man who elected from his premises; two Of them
were not at home, and with them it left unset
tled-t being understood, however, that they would
offer no resistance to the law The balance Of them
all executed leases with the owner Of the soil
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

VERY Ancient, kDEED.-The Philadelphia
Ledger mentions q singular fact in connection
with the recent coal oil discoveries in Pennsyl-
vania, In many places in the valley Of Oil
Creek, the ground is covered With pits, han,
dreds and thousands Of them evidently dug for
the purpose of gathering oil, and at period 80
remote that trees ESQ years old are growing
over them The query is BY whom were these
pits dug and for what purpose was the oil
gathered?
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

INFORMATION WANTED.-The editor of the
Trinity Journal has received letter from Mrs.
Nancy Paxton, Of Sharon, Noble county, OHIO,
She says be lived in Trinity county once, but
afterwards went to Nevada, since when she has
never heard Of him. Any infor maIiSn IN re-
gard to him will be thankfully received by Mrs.
Paxton, at the above address.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

BKoDERICK's BUsT-Mr. p. j. Divine. sculp-
tor Of Sacramento, has presented to New York
rick. The Board of Aldermen ordered it to be
placed in one Of the Chambers Of the Common
Council, and unanimously passed . vote Of
thanks 10 the donor
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

GOLD IN TIE SoUTH.-Gold mines have been
discovered forty miles northeast Of San Ber-
nardno, aud are said to pay So day. A par
ty have also been digging gold within six miles
Of San Bernardino, and were reported to be
making from So to 81 q day to the man.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

QUARTZ MINING In TUoLUMNE CoUNTY.-The
Sonoro Democrat gives the following figures, re-
specting the yield Of various quartz mills in the
county during the last week Of 1859:
The Blakely, $1,000; Soulsby, for
Swadley & Draper-$l 200; Platt's mill, 81 200 /;
ellison mill, 81 ,7OO Grizzly mill, 81 900; Lombar
dos 81 600; and Provost's mill, at Spring Gulch,
$500,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

FEMALE GYNNAsTs.-Severalg good looking ngladies
OF MarysVille, says the Democrat are practising in
the Gymnasium in that place. They attend at reg
ular hours and go through the lighter exercises,
Lola Montez, in her work on Beauty, which seems
to be a standard authority, especially recommends
female loyeliness resides in a finely rounded arm
and well developed bust, to say nothing Of the clear
blood that dances beneath smooth and healthy
skin
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

WATER AT Dutch FLATs-A correspondent Of
the Iowa Hill Patriot writing from the above place,
January 4th, says
Miners are supplied with this all important liquid
all the way from the North Fork, and that too at
twenty cents per inch, making reduction Of five
cents on the inch on the part Of Bradley & Co..
Thomas & Bartlett's ditch is also completed, dis
charging its waters from Little Bear river and the
South Yuba-the latter source is to be the Summer
supply,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

SENATOR BRoDERICK's EsTATE.-A Washing.
ton dispatch states that Mr.. George Wilkes, of
New York city. has been appointed admiuistra-
tor Of the estate of the late Senator Broderick
for the District Of Columbia. The same au-
tbority states that Mr.. Broderick left many val
liable papers at Washington, among which is a
will executed by him in 1853, leaving the bulk
Of his property to Wilkes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAMROAD.-The earn
ings Of the Sacramento Valley Railroad, for
the year 1859, show an increase of $4,000
over the earnings of 1858. The freight busi-
ness has largely Increased.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

SITImoAL-At recent anti-hOrse railroad
meeting, held in st. Louis. the following reso-
luton, referring TO those couneilmen who voted
for railroad, was passed:
Resolved, That it is the earnest prayer OF
those here assembled that for the future all
those members Of the City Council who are for
sale will please call round before acting 30 has
tily on bill, and, although poor men, we will
endeavor 10 raise pony purse for them"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

TIE indianapolis Journal says that the Cali
forna miners who have been searching for gold
in Brown county, Ind, have actually found it,
1t is of superior quality to the Pixies Peak yield
aud the average results Of days labor are
from 81 so to IS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

WILD PIGEoEs,-A few weeks since, says the
San Andreas Independent, we noticed the fact that
wild pigeons bad Become quite numerous around
orchards and barley fields; the number has steadily
increased, until the oak hereabouts have become
alive with them. The hunters pass them by in dis
dain, because they say the meat il 80 embittered
from eating acorns, that it is unfit for food.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

AcCIDENT-Wm. dwell had his right hand
blown off in San Francisco, last Wednesday
while firing salute on Telegraph Hill, iu hon.
or of Latham's election to the u. s. Senate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

CALAvRRAs CHRoNIcLE.-Mr o. ID. Avaline,
late editor Of the Amador Sentinel, has purchased
Mr. Hatch's interest in the Calaveras Chronicle,
and is now associated with Col. Rust as editor Of
that journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

MAcAUIEY has two volumes more Of his "His.
tory OF England" nearly ready for the press,
but it lie believed that they will not be publish.
ed this season.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

Or the 3lst Of December, during the horserace at
Big Valley, Clear Lake, one jefferson Warden was
killed by Jack Hurt. Hurt escaped, and reward
Of 500 is offered for his:arrest.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

The Trustees Of Columbia have passed an ordi-
nance that every peddler who wishes to sell his
goods in that town must pay monthly license of
one hundred dollars or subject himself to penalty
OF one hundred and fifty dollars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

SHEEP IN CONTRA COSTA CoUNTY.-The num-
Der Of sheep in this county says the Gazette is set
down by the Assessor at 1885, and the whole
amount Of the wool-clip last year at 1000 pounds.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-18

THE Italian Benevolent Society in San Francisco
psrty valued at S2,762, and $3.50 in the treasury.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23
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onEtBINiLLF, Crcnn1 Oct IL so
NJ Mcssrs. Perry Davis X son :-srs-irn,i,na'
AttaS you aud iu. to suffering humanity r,a,,ir. n n D.
shond Mat known TIE benefit have derived from In. %
truly valuable Pain Killer aud If by seeing this
frei will be induced was To give it u trial and IN, ri
| shall! b., compensated u Thousand fold "
In June, l>55 after proraccd Illness of several ran
severely attacked with drowsncss, vertigo linn
sight aud loss Of appetite accompanied by fever dil
brtalnng etc. My physician pronounced my ease pn,u,
bordering On HE first Stage OF consumption; and Nhu
his skill, declared positively that had the con,,,1,
thai he could do nothing for me, and that must die Inv
IN nd, ist.m IN Ia lIsr heats
do, which did with effect. then made use of
which PROVE inefficient
BY this time N, symptoms pain in the head mar,
evening and during the night, darling pains through t, Oh,
harn. the palms Of the hands. quick pulse nIyh, Sn
dif tui nj brcailng etc. When fortunately got hold ~ -
Peoples Pamphlet, IN which the Of Mcssrs E,
Cone, aud others, which induced TO try Perry DAVIS "
table Pain Killer, and strange II may appear derive IN RI
benefit from the use Of one twenty Ave cent bottle than hal
done from all other medicines. have used four bottles Of M
Pain Killer, and am hearty and enjoy better health than m
heretofore done for II number of Years.
NH lb-Im GtfSTANTS A tEIoS
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with compensation for the injury which they
would inevitably sustnin'"
II therefore, the mere reelection Of the price OF
the public lands. then held at dollar aud quar-
ter, was. In the estimation Of that great states
nan, 10 effect ssch disastrous results upon the
value Of landed property in the old States, how
woald II be IL the public lands were given away
to everybody throughout the whole world. "bar-
harlan. Scy,hian. bond or free" who nigh: chore
to scttl, them. We sum up our objections to this
measure in the single remark. that it is tho most
ever presented for the consideration #
Congress; and we sincerely trust that the mon
stcr will be throttled in the Senate; but, II not,
let one righteous Presidential veto preserve the
plighted faith Of the nation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23

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sale prices generally.
ArPLEs-Green brisk f-5uf, ,ga per bbG for prime.
BAcoS.SHplIy gtod-l continue ~, quotations at ip8Qii
BHaxs.-whtc--brisk Mt t5ofs .t.5 2 busbci.
EKEsWaN-32Ia3 cents.
BrTrEA-frr-i Rolls Frkin extra supply; quote
table Batter 2DdIZ5 cts; Firkin 10, 10 c:s.
CoRs.-Yellow - cts; White - els
Cons MEAL--=in demand; g'6y1i outs
ttNIsr--Iaincs Ihcr l.toe 81 -. -
DriEp FrrrAppes sl25ls si@ Pea!ed Peaches SING
FLorR1ne receipts iightwilh increased demand
quote Sn.crine :3ssGs.Gl2 Extra fG1Nefd3'; Fanny
t6.s'ets SOL
fL,xsEED.-benan1 good-3l ,9.GLl3o.
FKATIEHs.-i3ls45 eens. -.
Mexican Gnano s.jr; hodcs sup Phosphate Of Lime S'0V
RGnn's PBospp Peruvian Gnano &j2.1 Ground flas'er,
loose, 1900; Packed sll.hl. -
dRAss sEEp-Co,e .6oG61G,25: Timothy $40 2so; Or
chnrd sls-d i0 ani Grns sio9ttsl,l ~ Evergreen SZo
GINSENG. --ilt1h 10 ,rnis.
y.-&l.0d6n4l I'm II 100 Ms.
Inos.--MoIn,n,n s75Gt sso; Viewers 400 2 ton.
IABD.-Supi,3 good at il6t ~ eentS,
IiNEThonnsoan St,t0d,sl.Ge Mountain >a6t9o cents
DSIoSs-Wbite ShtbsIls cts Red GA 70 cts T. busle
OATsI haze active demand AT 60Gpd2 FOR Nlie
GbifGT cents fur Black.
PR,siiackcyed l766i 90 0G Black Cow Pea l4o1 Slh
PorArors--,5dos714 cents. according 10 quality, -
JUnAcCulcrips have largely Increased NJ all the ware
the wcekhouh continue 10 notice the abstnce
fine workinsI quote iug- Poor to Common s2o9Gf L."
fLnGos1a0; bright Working Leaf ss5a s125O the highest
price Of the
Wng,TWith small rrcepts have TO notice nm improved
feeling aud Iaote Red si3e sf!49 for choice Wlie sS%g
4l.i3.
Wool -lnwashed D. Washed as according 10 quail.
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M II Were to tell readers that the wells ,rI
S springs Throughout the country had been poisoned ar
thai had discovered anIor effects one f M m
thai would not gladly avail themselves our discover Nh
the hope of aNering death II we to Tell them thai ",
had discovered mine of treasure enough them and Us ana
that prepared Ia share with one would re
how much gaiih, should they learn that great
la'acca has been compounded OF purely vegetable matter
thai IFS curative powers are little less certain hight and
darkness Need We give insiancesp IL cr, on The bro
lreior OF BAKEks BlllEl:s and examine the my ru.a Of
certificates from all sections 81 the South persons have
hrcn cured al DpeSd by lis all healing properties Among
te You will see the vouchers of old ami young male
male cAinng this BirfEEs 10 the skies, blessing Prov,
dccr Tor is curative powers But its virtues confined
To Dyspepsia Nervous Headaches Yield reah, 10 pow,f.
Torpid lncrs become quckrned and made active
onee sour Siomacs made healthy by neuralzing
ites Indigestion disappears when ii the organs
baf" cannot resist lis Ionic powers And Cholera
Mle" ict b! these BIIEns, is promptly darinc and
l>i9 and ' when that scourgc devastating the country
BAkEs l;lffEi:o will not remedy all the ills of huAanii.
tu' such Diseases caused by the stomach and bowels
gu! Yield 10 lis strengthening effects and speedily
from me s.sten All WHO need tonic should try it, be-
come their own judges of its virtues
f"r sale b! all the druggists Lynchburs and by NIL the
clal Druggists in The cat. OF Richmond. and elsewhere
fgnIa; also oil Mtsers. thds. Sto Co., Washington
D. g.: T. H. Staler II TO-, Baltimore Nd IL b. Miller. Gov
ti"tnn. Ky: and Barnes ~ Park, ~ \.
Orders filled by addressing T. BAKER, Proprietor.
1eb Zl-tacts Ri,limoni, We.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23

TnE PoItTicAL PosiTIoS OF TUE Hon. EDWARD
BATES, Up MIssouRl.--St. Louis, March 90 Hon
Edward Bates has addressed letter to The Mis-
souri, delegates to tho Chicago Convention. in re-
ply TO the interrogatories propounded to him by
them. The main points are as follows:
He entertains new opinions other than those
he has formerly expressed upon the subject Of the
extension Of slavery. and has formed none with
reference to the present array of parties. Tie is
ooeval with the Missouri question OF 1920: he
formed his opinions then, and has not chs ced
them since. At the time Of the revolution and n
long time after, slavery was regarded rs IN evil.
but temporary in it's nature, and likely to disap-
pear in the course of time; yet. while It con tinu-
ed, it was . misfortune to the country, socially
and politically. Slavery is social relation, d j.
nestle institution. 1t exists by local law. The
federal government has cQntrol over it in the
States but the Territories subject and sub r.
dinate to the government. Not bong supreme
like the States, The nation is supreme over them.
He 10 opposed 70 the extension of slavery. In his
opinion the policy and spirit Of the government
ought to be against its extension. The coustitu-
ton does rot carry slavery into the Territories,
nor anywhere. IL only acts upon it where it is
established BY local law.
| The bred Scott decision only decides that bred
Scott was not citizen and the opinion Of the
Judges beyond this are extra: judicial and Of no
authority. The questions discussed by them were
political and not within their cognizance and be,
long and could be disposed Of only by the politi,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23

ea..J;r MARE sToIEN-$i5 REWAED--On Moala
~ evening last nan Who gave l name az ALLEN hired
- Il Mare Al our stable 10 he few miles in
promising To return Tia, evening, since which
We a'e n'arh nothing from him. We therefore suppos
nia .se'hhth WIN The Mare. We will give the
mu 'o ntf denver! to us. She is small light sorre: heavy
ahe anu ,ai-Whlte feet blaze face and spred and
mr. she Years old, this Spring She has small
i ' rom i htr oa'E caused b! the saddle. Tn. man AirfS
et' or 10 Inches high, would weigh from 100 10 s
NJ" was sfn'r.y dressed in baewlul oyercon, Said he
ti .s i, oi Lshchburg Any information rilt
above. " -, ',I',iir
feb 2S-tlG c2tawts-(RepA " " - 10 "
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23

4 GIFTED COLLEGE CAUSE.-THE class which
graduated ut 5o.doin College in the year l'25
Was certainly an extraordinary one. Il contains
some names which are now not only known where
ever the English language is spoken and read, but
ever the whole civilized world. Henry W. l. ne-
fellow. Nathaniel Hawthorne. George B. Chcescr,
John :. &. Abbott, have all been honured by Law
ing their writings more or less translated into the
French and Herman languages.
There were also in the class of 1892 Professor
Stowe, If Andoyer Hon. Senator Bradbury, oi
Maine Hon. Samuel Benson. Of the same stne
and many others, who stand well in the would
President Pierce and llon. John p. Hale nj
Bowdon Mt the same time, but were not 81 the
.a,S ol %
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23


Tue AsEnicAs MINISTER TO fnANcr--The Hon
Chns. J. Faulkner, the U. s. Minister to France vino
presented his credentials to the Emperor on Sunday
the 4,h inst, cordially received, lie was con-
Quoted to the Palace in n court carriage by master
ofceremonics. A Paris letter to the New .lorh Ex-
press states that the Emperor surrounded by his
officers and their aids.
! Our minister attended by the two Secretaries
OF Legation, Messrs calhocn and WILDER. IRON be-
ing presented TO His Majesty Mr. Faulkner madca few
remarks, in accordance with diplomatic usage lie
whole country that the ancient ties of nuily ,,lu,A
unite the two nations, may continue TO be muni lined
in a their force and sincerity Nj. Faulkner laadc
pertinent alnslon to the new aud enlarged
benefits which al not a'l to How from the cut
Nv drcagri commercial policy OF the Empcrors 10Y
i ,'', and to The lively interest it has attracted IN
s'.t 1nlt,d States. The Mnistcr concluded hi, AL
dress with the assurance of the Presidents ltlnd
wishes for the happiness and prosperity Of the Flu
'pcror aud Empress.
His Majesty replied in English, heartily coucu ring
IN the sentiments expressed by the minister drc ring
his hopes and belief that the happy political relations
which have so long md uninterrnptedy existed he
tween France and the United States, would ever con-
Itinue cordial and amicabe they at tae pre-
sen, moment
AT the conclusion Of these official remarks on both
sides, conversation of less ceremonious character
ensued between the Emperor and Mr.. Faulkner, At, +
which he was conducted to the apartments ot ihc
Empress aud formally presented to her Majesty, who
in substance repeated the friendly OF the
Emperor. Mr. Faulkner was then conveyed, n !,
court carriage, to his residence and his mi sion
Is inaugurated under tho favorable c,rc lm-
stances
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-23

cai DEPARTMENTS IN" derisiah WIS HHs. uqss'
laaste. n u produced a dangerous oontilcts BE-
aesn 1,,-nrdiaaie branches If The government.
lie fayors the colonEafi.'n III the free backs in
the American tropics: tho homestead bill the
immediate admission Of Kansas; the perfect equa'
lity 81 rights among citis ems and tho construc-
,ion Of the Pacific railroad under the auspices Of
tho government. lie is grutified that his name
has only been used in n spirit Of harmony and
peace. and to prevent division and controversy
among those who ough, to be united. lie has
neither sought nor lic!d any political Office for
twenty five years, and is satisfied with the honors
already paid him byslhe public.