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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-03-17

B-AlWays on hand select assortment Of furnishing
/ goods marie
GARDEN SEEDS!
WE haze jus. received from the famous nurseries, Of K
! Vegetable seeds,
Which and genuine and to be At least
equal to vegetable seeds raised any ether grower any
To introduce ss generally, we have put them at the
1 very low price Of
Flee Cents per Plpsr-FgTy Cents per Dozen Papsrs.
Among seeds twelve varieties Oablages, containing
Office.
Extra Early and Large Corn, for table use.
ExIEa E4SsEiy Peas Pea, bot, both tall and dwarf
IL Fer so cents you can get twelve varieties or choice SEEDS
mars MACKENZIE 4 MINCHIN
BULBOUS ROOTS!
WE have few Of The choicest yretie. Of the GIadiO-
planting. MACKENZIE & lliNoHiN.
GARDENING ImPLEMENTsI
WI hAyea fne supply Of Spades shOvels, Rakes, Hoes,
w TroWels, tools for the use Of ladies and youths
mars MACKENZIE MINCHTN.
COOKING STOVES.
M great variety Of Cooking STOVES Ter coal or
w wood We have three sizes, viz:
IT0Pic patent consuming sioves Tor burning coal
The Old Hickory WrOughr Iron stove, for
either coal or wood.
mars MACKENZIE & MINCHIN.
PLATED WARE.
OUR stock Of Sheffield treble plated Table, Desert and Tea
~ SPOONSi Table aud Desert F0rfs Pitchers, Cups Cas-
tors, Tea and Coffee Pots complete offered st prices
Coal Oil Lamps.
All the latest improvements, and hne qualities OF Coal Oil
81 and 81 25 per gallon.
MACKENZIE MINoH1N,
mars and Il College street.
COAL OIL.
BBLs Coal Oil, superior article, just received
- and for sale By
mar2-a RAINS. brown AGO
BURNING FLUID.
TFNANNERs OIL, Sperm Oil, Lard Oil, Coal OIL LHssed
II Oil, for sale BY
mare-a Rams BROWN & co.
COAL OIL LAMPS.
nnZEN T.-nn- 81 u.r,r- st-l.. al
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-03-17

Mr.. Roberts resolution offered some :ime sim
proposing to create new county out of Hardin
dividing it, SC, coming up in regular orlsr, it "
read and laid on the table.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

women have little foolish thoughts and trou,
bles OF our own when we are left alone all
day But when father comes back again, Jell-
ME is happy enough, isn't she! 2" and the girl
looked into his face with so much of beauty,
and smile, aud joy, that the Old man forgot
the dew drop which had dried on his lips, and
went to wondering what made his daughter so
happy, alone and hard at work IN that sober
room all day.
The father forgot the sadness sooner for a
Jewel of good tidings which he was holding
tight in his heart, longing to give 1t his daugh-
Ter, but wondering what was the most perfect
way to show it. Whether to raise the lid with
spring and permit the Koh moor to flash
with its diamond lightning full in her faee at
once, or to lift the lid gently so that the loved
ones eyes might catch its brilliance, ray by
ray, and beam by beam. While the daughter
was making the tea kettle cover dance, and
then pouring suffering water into the little
black tea pot, in the bottom of which very few
but very nice little leaves lay curled in fra
grant eXrlusiveness and concentration, the
glad father thought the matter over. While
the torpid little leaves warmed into inevitable
expansion by the heated flood, the glad father
continued to think it over
"You look tired, father; have you worked
hard today 2"
''Not very, daughter"
"Why, you are pale, father; you are sick, l
know"
oil To-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

OLD CoIN MARKET.-Business active, and
being mostly in the hands of money ed men,
is not much affected by the stringency OF the
money market We notice sales in this city
within a few days of twelve U S. cents, diff
tcrent dates, for S88, cash. These were
proof copies" and of course in the finest CON
dition. Also, two half dollars (datcs 1896 and
1880 and New York Excelsior copper for
S70.-HaJord Times, 9Th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

THE HEIREss OF ARBorsFoRD. 1t is stated
that Mr.. Hope Scott, Q. c., of Ahbotsford, is
shortly to be united in marriage to Il daughter
of the Duke OF Norfolk Mr.. Hope Scott
married first daughter OF Mr.. Lockharts, a
granddaughter OF Sir. Walter Scott, who died
about two years ago and by whom he had
several children, of whom only me now sur
wives. This the last lineal descendant of the
great minstrel, is Mary Monica Hope Scott,
aged about eight years, and the heiress OF the
estate at bbotstord.-EngiiSh paper.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
cERTIFIcATE FROM DIR, HAYES.

Il have analysed the Conee .tratcd Leavcn mauufac.
turcd by Messrs Edw. Chamberm Co., with reference
TO its purity and efficacy of action in producing the cf.
feet OF yeast in disendng dough and thereby rendering
1t fit for making bread This article is sklfuily com.
pounded, from perfectly pure materials, which leave
nothing but vegetable salt, which essentially desir-
able food in the bread 1t rises the dough without
Stunning the sugar other principle the four per-
lectly, and the same weight OF -four will produce
sweet palatahle bread than be obtained through tho
aid of yeast while orCakcs and pastry it is invaluable
1t saves all risk, and much time OF the pastry cook
The experiments made bv confirm the statements
Of the manufacturers and prove this compound worthy
the public approval and extended Respectfully
a. ~ HAYES, State Assayer,
l6 Boylst0n ST, Boston Sent. IS 1859.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
TERMS OF ADvERTIsTNe.

ADVERTISEMENTS published in the DArTY or sI.es
square for three insertions and 20 cents for each sub
s'4ueN' insertion Ten lines iessl constitute
square Advertisements ordered inside or In an,
prominent place Is also those largely displayed will
oe charged extra rates Contracts by the year may be
made on liberal terms
IN WkEKLY First Insertion 81 per square; each sub
y All transient Advertisements must be paia IN
10 make quarterly payments
n No gTatuitous AdverfiseDlents No report, re,o
unions, proceedings of Corporation society or
association and communication designed call aten
uon 20 matter of limited individual interest can
De Inserted unless paid for an Advertisement
~ The Publishers will not hold themselves respon
sbe for any that may occur beyo I'd the
charged for the Advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
SEND FOR A PAMPHLET.
dNW6n
THE GREAT CONSUMPTIVE REM

TVNI1E NNEN OONOUNI II II MIME
Il EnY-DR. LARpOKAI'S INDIAN VEGETABLE
PULMONARY SYRUP. The best preparation ever
made for such complaints as Colds Coughs, Whooping
Cough Group, Asthma Catarrh, bronchitis, Splitting
Booi, Pain in the side, Night Sweats Iumors, General
DEBILITY and the various Throat Affections and larse
ness which Public Speakers and Singers are liable to
and all other complaints tending to CONSUMPTION.
In proof Of the above, we refer you to the following
named persons who have used II and recommend 1t as
being the best medicine in the market for the above
named complaints. 80
Massachusetts, n. ?. Philhrook, Sandwich; Johr
Cooper, l.. weymouth A. d. Merrill, Melrnse; A. +
lerrlck, Medford; N. p Scee, Pembroke; $. A. Cush
ing shrewsbury; Parker sleeper II Charlestown, ST.
aud b. Kinds, Blackstone Market, lioston.
= Prepared by SEvEREY 4 INGALLS,, Melrose Mass
For sale IN Worcester by GEO. II. SPURR, 2Ol Main 81
ng6 d2tny A wcowly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

PAMPHLETS CONTAINING TESTIMONIALS from the fol-
lowing and more than 100 other well known and prOm
persons will be sent to any address, free By mail
GEO LAW. Esq, Fifth Avenue, New York.
SIMEON DRAPER, Esq, Banker, New York
THULRow WEED, ESQ, Albany, n. Y.
GEN DUFF GREEN, Washington, ID c,
Col SAMUEL COR, Hartford, Conn.
Col CHAs MAY, L, s A.
REV. JOSHUA LrAvETr, Ed. Independent, n. Y.
REV. f. BRIGHT, Ed. Examiner New York.
REV. u. W. Q CRoNK, Ag't Am. Bible Union, n
REV. 0. \. A. Trimming, Buttcrnuts, n. Y.
REV. DIR, LEONARD Exeter, n. Y.
erNp NON uANtpttr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

SEWING MACHINES.-Wi Williams & Or
~ Wis, s25 Double Thread Family Sewing Machines
these Mnchnes are warranted, and are fully equal u
my SOU Machines In the market They sure and re
table, ANA viii do kinds Of work that Is Gone 9th
er maehnes Those about purchasing invited TO cal
hnu examine them (and save $3.50 at Room No. liar
auS dSTu.tThtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

I ,AROOKAH'S PULMONIC SYRUP,
&c. Sold by GEO. Il. SPUR, 2Oi Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
O. RARE CHANCE.-A very de-

o. A RARE CHANCE.-A very de-
Xiii srabje and egiby located ecntcel residence, With
saAAneary an acre of land for sale. Hon Chas Thur
Der having taken up his residence in Brooklyn, n Y,
has favored me with instructions offer private sale
his beautiful mansion in Worcester, lass Said house is
thoroughly butt in the most modern and approved STYLE
repete with every convenience for comfort and ut
ity. containing spacious entrance hall with fourteen
large rooms, warmed by superior furnace lighted with
gas Egyptian marble mAntes, set marble basins in cham
beIs supplied with warm anu cold water spacious bath
ing and laundry privileges, spacious kitchen with
abundance OF domestic COnvenienccs, gas fixtures
cooking, &c, large conservatory, two soft water els
terms. good we'll large cellar with floor laid in
ment aud many other advantages not enumerated This
house In aneighborhOOd of the highest respctability
upon an elevated lawn covered with fine growth or
namenta trees shrubbery, &C. with extensive 'front.'
age ncloscd with massive iron fence granite
dation. There is also paved carriage way from the
street TO aclmmOdious barn and carriage house the
rear, built Of stone in the most substantial manner
the rear land is tastefuv laid out with garden and
fruit orchard of choice in bearing condition orna
meuted with hedges shrdbberv &c For terms and FUR
ther information inquire of Hon, ClIAS. TUURBER
the Mansion House, Brooklyn n. Y Of the subscib
err L. W. VAIL.
No. Flaggs Building, Main street, Worcester Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
Real estate.

- HOUSE FOR SALE, ON HAIR
xii WARD Street.-The subscriber would call atten-
As~tIon the very desirable Estate (adjoining his
resdeuce.) which he offers for sale on the most
reasonable terms. The house built under his own
direction. by Xperienced workmen, and any wishing
to purchase nice house will do well 10 examine the
premises. ALFRED WYMAN-
Worcester. Sent. Is. 1860 o20 d2m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

- - FOR SALE-A Cottage House
s'iI No. 81 Laurel street. containing twelve rooms,
s4As-A-with closet to each, and all flushed in good
sNle; the house is built in most substantial manner,
and IS suitable for one or two families The lot cOntuins
500 feet which is woOdhouse and shop good well
OF never failing water, and variety of good trees
and shrubs in bearing state portion Of the purchase
money can remain on mortgage, il desired. Inquire OF
l.. VI. CAULkINS, at W and n Railroad shop.
NO dgtaw6n+
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

GA COTTAGE HOUSE FOR SALE
Viii IN AiILLBURI-A very pleasant and convenient
1aeAAz Cottage House, situated Maple street. The lot
contains about halt Ofand, which is choice
variety OF Fruit Trees in bearing condition This place
will be sold very low and favorable terms applica
ALDEN RICE.
Milibury, Sent 6, 1850. l3m*
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

TERESA very full stock OF Shakers
Al Herbs. soldsvG.R sPURR. 30 Main stree
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

- FOR SALE-House No. 9 Market
A street of Union street. the residence tho
s12..Alate Nathan Muzzv; is thoroughly built and in
good repair; contains ten finished rooms besides
ell, with an excellent hard bottumed cellar The lot
tanS about 5000 feet with variety Of thrifty young fruit
trees and bushes. Apply OH the premises.
ie20 d2taw&wtf LEWIS c. MUZZY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

LOAF BREAD-The same proportions OF Leavcn and
-four sed together above omit the butter and make
the paste sth enough to knead into loaf and bake i'm
medately in slow oven
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10
How to use it.

We append few recipes but may be used with great
udvanagein all other kinds of cakes also in pud.
hings and other pastry
BREAKEASr AND YEA ROLLs.-.rwo OF three tea.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-10

LADIES' CAKE.-Three-quarterS of pound of -four
and sour teaspOonfus of Loaven sifted together
pound of sugar and six ounces of butter beaten
cream the whites of eight eggs well beaten and the
juice of one lemOn mix with milk.
WEBSTER CAKE.-Five cups of -four, three teaspoon
fus of Leayen, three cups OF bntte ono
of milk and two fruit and spice the taste Bake
about half an hour.
For sale by Grocers 1enerallv deod3m "a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
INDIA AND CHINA.

kilograms in anticipation of the Calcutta and China
mails had reached England and the mails also arrived
in for the American portion to be conveyed out
by the Persia.
The dates are, Calcutta, April 10, and Hong Kong,
March go
Al Calcutta the rate of exchange had receded to
equal "A per cent in favor of England. Government
securities are considerably improved. Imports dull.
Money easier. Frcghts continued TO improve.
There was a panic at Shanghae, and trade was sls-
pended i'll consequence OF the rebels having entered
lie silk districts. Holders of silk in London had with
drawn their stocks from market in anticipation of ad
yanced prices
Exchange at Shanghae was quoted at 6I696Hl, an
advance of 81 per cent At Hong Kong, the quotation
was 4I92, an advance Of Il per cent
In the produce markets stocks small and prices
higher.
The China news expected to lead TO an increase
in the demand for silver for export from England.
Ii was rumored that collision had taken place be.
tween the Russians & Chinese on the frontiers.
The ultimatum of the Allies was declared TO the
Chinese authorities on the 9Th March. An answer was
expected III the Of the week when the mail
osed.
The Allies were TO occupy Chusan Immediately Brit
sh troops arriving from India in quick succession
No Part of the French force from Europe had arrived
Al Canton teas We're unaered. Freights advancing
AGovernment telegram dated Smla April -,
nouncss that Lord Clyde would return 10 England in
June.
Another telegram from the Governor General dated
April ~, says:
" A disturbance al Peshagur respecting taxes, but
founded misrepresentation has been greatly exagger-
ated by the newspapers All quiet, ana people -is
fed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24

But it is not o1sy Italy which is big with great
events. Germany, too, has at last arrived at the
threshold Of crisis, which either brings union OF
defeat TO the fatherland. Baron schieinitz sup
ported by the advice of England claims openly tne
chieflaihship of Germany for Prussia, and mixes ae
cudeels M for Hessia and Schleswg- Holsten,
openly denouncing the Manteuel policy which bound
Prussia TO the fate of Austria. The smaller courts
are greatly alarmed they look around for foreign ig
alliances, and it is not impossible that one or snc
other should seek the protection Of the i st
The time Of the Rhenish Confederation Is list zap ap-
proacbng. but it will scarcely save the doomed Ger
man Princes. Mr. Beust, the Saxon Minister, 'rleS
hard to combine the Middle states IN common p az
ton in support of Austria ana m ae% ,h !" o' ibem
saI1es and in Austria and believe exclusively IN the
French Emperor and the Russian Car.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
ITALY.
GARIBALprs EXPEDITION no SICILY.

GARIBALDTS EXPEDITION TO SICILY.
Garibaldis expedition 10 Sicily engrossed large
share of public attention. A correspondent of THE
DAILY Ners thus describes the departure of the expe
dton from Genoa on the 18th Of May, at midnight:
"GEsOA, May 6, 1860.
"Garibaldi and Q 200 volunteers embarked last night
at ~ p. Three steamers were lying in the ofing,
10 which they were conveyed in detachmens from va
rous points along range vi four OF i've miles of coast
The concentration of amy large body on given spot
was avoided not TO bring additional perpexty on the
Government, who has shut its eyes 10 whatever Carl
bald has been planning for the last three weeks but
whose sympathy, Of course can assume no more ang-
bic foim.
The scene at the Foce, near Genoa, witnessed by
your correspondent, exciting in the extreme. Not
wtbsandng the ateness Of the hour and the semi.re
serve with which the movements of the eXpedtonary
force bad been invested nearly 1000 persons Of all
ranks ocked 10 the beach TO bid the gallant adventure
ers good speed Genoa gave 200 of her best marksmen
from the S0ciea del Trio NaZlonale the rest from
all parts of the Peninsula as the dialects you heard On
every side in the medley Of cheers and leage-takiDg
amply testified. As usual with Garlbadls Volunteers
they were of every grade and calling, mobiles, SOL
ders artists physicians, down 70 workmen and peas
ants all young and vigorous, and perfectly aware that
with such leader, o. ehlds play lies before them,
few were lads Of only fifteen or sixteen Iney were
all in plain Clothes but their uniforms. with arms am
muniso &c. already on board ship. They are 70
wear the scarlet uhie SO identified in the Neapoatans
imagination with Garibaldis successes over them IN
lS4y when the mere eight of one OF the red da0oh used
10 inspire panic.
"1he funds for this expedition have been sup
piled from the proceeds Of the subscription for
q million Of muskets set Oh foot by Garbald Last
autumn. II is not TO land in Sicily, but IS intended
10 effect q diversion IN Calabra. The entlnsiasn
of tie troops in garrison here has been 30 reused
that it was necessary 10 conGne them yesterday
to their barracks to prevent their desertng in order 10
enroll themselves This prudential measure has been
~ ade the most Of by the authorities here in reply 20
the remonsrance Of the Neapolilan Consul. More has
been DONE il is alleged in opposition 70 the departure
of the Garibaldin than The Austrian Government has
seen ft 10 do with regard TO the thousands of yoan-
teers, many of whom were hos soldiers who for
months fast have been pouring into the Ropan Statee
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
TIE PROSPECTS OF SICILY.


On the night of the 5th inst, General Garibadi en-
barked with 1000 men on boardtwo merchant steamers
at Genoa and is supposed TO have by this time landed IN
Sicily or on some point of the Casbran coast in aid of
the Instruction. such enterprise is beyond the lin
its Of either praise or blame Ii useless TO judge it
by the common rules which apply to political trans
actions To reproach the partisan General with voat-
ing international law, by taking up arms against State
at peace with his own would in the opinion of his ad
mrers be puefe as to charge him with piracy for
selling the companys steamers. The man, the cause,
and the circumstances extraordinary that they
must be Judged by Themselves Success will stamp
Garbald a general and statesman of the highest
rank; defeat, ruin, and death will cause him to be
membered QuixOtic adventurer, of dauntless cour
age but weak judgment who has thrown away his life
ia desperate libustering attempt. The expedition
10 Sicily may in future be ranked with William OF
Oranges landing in England or il may be ranked with
Murats landing in Calabris; all we be certain of
the heroic courage the who has attempted il.
OF the prospects of the Sicans cannot speak
sanguiney. The nsurrection appears, indeed, far
from being al an end The Sicans TO have risen
against their oppreseors with all the fury which years
ii tyranny can inspire. The royal troops have been
led AT BAY by leves Of citizens, lasty armed aud
almost wholly undsciplined. Men of all ranks and all
Professions have joined the movement. The priests
ID, mselyes have forgotten their traditional reverence
for authority and the wealthy have been content to
stake their all in struggle for the independence of the
island the old have been carried away by the enth-
,asln Of youth even soldiers and officials lave in some
cases aar ed tie principles of their under the
impulse Of patriotic feelings. But sill regular army
is n very powerful machine There is hardly
an ileisnCe IN the history OF the world of people
wiihstsndirg an armed force. without either for
eign help or military dsaliection. The Neapolitan
ferce u large well appointed, aud not iii COM
lnanded Thai jealousy between soldiers and civilians
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
SPAIN.

Marshall o Donne had arrived at Madrid, and was
received with enthusiasm.
The army of Africa was to enter Madrid OH the
11th inst.
Count Montemolin and his brother had embarked for
Pert Vendres The recently published remuneration of
Count Montemolin is authenticated by the Corrs-
spOndcncid Aut0grofd.
Madrid telegram Of the 9th says Negotiations
taking place the subject of the late capture of
the American vessels"
Three hundred men belonging to the disciplinary
companies rose at Alcala de Henares the 9Th. Or
der was reestabIshed by the civic guard.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24

OFFICIALS CovyIcrEp AND SENT TO PnIsoS.-Op
Saturday last Alderman Robert l.. Curry who
convicted two weeks ago, with John Alexander Of a
conspiracy TO defraud certain tavern-keepers sem
fenced TO six months confinement in c County Prison.
liquor sellers sentenced TO three months iuprson'
n,ut. Constables liummel and Mckinney, Of the
Eighteenth ward, who were convicted of maden~ancf,
in collecting from tayern-keere under color OF an
thority Of the Ds,rict-Aorney, were sentenced zee
terday the former TO two months and the latter 70 Tour
months in the County Prison. Ia the opinion OF many
citizens there a couple more aldermen and batch
constabes that should he sent 90 share the extra
dition of Curry a Go. Phil. North Amer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
FRANCE.

A rumor had teen current that the French Govern
nent had demanded explanations from Prussia rela-
tive TO the augmentation of liz war budget but it
pronounced unfounded.
The Superior Council of Commerce, appointed to in
vesteate questions relating 10 the Commercial treaty
with England had hsld its first meeting in Paris and
would continue TO meet three times week.
The monthly returns Of the Bank Of France show an
increase in The cash hand of about 100 600 francs
in the bills discounted an increase of nearly eleven
millions OF francs.
The Paris correspondent of TIE London Herald as
serts that seldom have the relations between France
AID England been on a more unsatisfactory footing
than at present.
The Bourse closed fat and lower. Remes, 1926.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-24
AUSTRIA.

NJ. Won Plener who was Professionally appointed
Minister of Finance, vice Baron Bruck has been de-
fnitely confirmed in that Office
1t IL proposed to reestabish the Ministry of Com.
merce and Public Works, which was last year united
with the Ministry Of Finance
The members of the newly organized Council of the
Empire had received their appointments, and the first
sitting of the Council was fixed for the Dist met Gen.
Benedek was endeavoring to bring ahout an arrange
ment between the Government and thesx Hungarians
who declined their appointment to the Council of the
Empire tending to induce them to cit in the Council