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The New York herald., 1862-03-08
Disaster 10 the ship scroamcr.

BtNTON, MATCH Z, IbbZ.
The hip scrcaner, from Maulmain fer Queenstown.
put iuto Cape Town January 49, lcaky. sho will dis
charge.
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OPERATIONS AT SAVANNAH.

FROM the savannah news, rep. <i.J
The Ida Captain Cercopely, went on her usual round
on yesterday, and again the gauntlet AS soon as
she turned into St. Augustine five rifle shots in
quick succession came whizzing her. The battery
from which they fired it is positively ascer.
tanned at the western end Of Oakley Island This END
is known as Oakley Point.
If the reader will take map Of the harbor Of Savan.
nah and look in the channel Of the river little north of
west from Fort Pulaski he will long strip OF land
dividing the channel This strip is Long Island.
very little north Of west from this island is another
small island not named any mapor chart that we have
This is Oakley Island.
The battery located at its western end is designed to
eectually cut off communication with Fort Pulaski by
the south channel And for this purpose the sight tceI
chosn Nearly due north from this battery distant from
half to mie is another battery Of rifle cannon
which throw their missiles three miles There
four guns according to the best observation in the
latter 1t is located at or near point called Cabbage
Trees.
Wh these tico batteries the enemy corer an area whose
didBieter is seusn miles.
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have permanent governments let us hope and look
for that energy aud enterprise which necessary for our
salvation.
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CAN GUN COTTON BE USED?


Sixteen years ago tho question Can cotton be substi-
tuted for gunpowder2 was much agated in the
papers and elsewhere Tho question, after many sue
cessful experiments finally lost sight Of but from
knew The question has been revived, and the following
communication, copied from late number OF the New
Orleans Deitd may prove protaby interesting at this
time We hope that chemists generally will give the
subject attontion:-
Ii may be that our military authorities have
sidercd the question, whether in these times it would
not be advisable to resort TO tho manufacture of
gun cotton powder. The scarcity and high price
of ordinary gunpowdcr naturally suggests the
inquiry, and l beg leave to call attention to it.
If cotton be stepped during fifteen minutes in the mo-
nohydrae of azotic acid and is then washed and dried
it, coton) though hardly changed in appearance then
one of the most powerfully explosive substances known
TO chemistry.
gunpowder but it was liable to two objections. l. Its
price six times greater than that OF gunpowder
q explosive force proved TOO powerful being much
greater than gunpowder that 1t caused the frequent
bursting of firearms 1t was, however, positively ascer
tanned that it superior to gnpowder for the filling Of
bombs, &c A bomb charged with gun cotton is ten
times destructive than charged with gunpow
der So as) gun cotton much better FOR mining
purposes, submarine batteries and the like.
Nothing prevented its being adopted for charging
greater than that Of gunpowder. Now however, when
satpetre and sulphur cost four five times than
in ordinary times the question arises whether gun cot
ton cannot be manufactured cheaply as gunpow-
the asking Our patriotic planters would be glad to fur
nsh it at tho lowest possible price for such use. The
only point to be ascertaned is whether the aZoc acid
can be easily and cheaper male.
The importance of increasing the source OF our supplies
OF ammunition during this cannot be over estimated
and if indeed great quantities of gunpowder
for the service Of firearms by using gun cotton for charg
ing bombs and the like, it should be done.
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STEAM AIR CANNON.


The Baton Rouge Qa Adcocae gives the following de-
scrption Of steam air cannon invented by Louisa-
MAN with favorable recommendation Of it to the Le
gislature OK that Statc-
This invention consists Of locomotive capable Of run
ming roads, which supcrsedes horse power in
all draft operations and is adapted to either land or wa
ter To this is attached or more air cannons which,
in view of the present scarcity Of POWDER is great de-
sideratum as air can be made effective than pow
der being liable to compression many thousand times
less than bulk. These cannon will also have the fol-
lowing qualities to recommend them, vz:-No report,
little II any concussion heating and no smokewhch
prove their great availability, whether placed upon gun
boats CT war ships, used land for river protection,
where would be most scrvceabe Along the banks Of
the Mississippi the evees would protect the lower part OF
the machine while the upper is secured by its own in
cined plane.
The cannon being reccoading is loaded with great
and speed, and, by boing removed from the ma
chine the latter can be applied to making dhches,
throwing up embankments and also be used as fro
engine.
In the open field it may we'll be called flying artillery
as il could run through any ranks either Of infantry
cavalry, and open a lane fourteen feet wide
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Leaving the amount TO be raised by taxation 81 3s2 "a
has been the practice OF the Comptroller to append
to his annual financial estimates for the approval OF the
Board OF Supervisors the draft OF law authorizing the
raising by tax tn sum required pay the appropria
tons But nasmuch the requisite authority is already
POSSESSED IN respect TO many items embraced in the cs
mates AMI the additional amount required TO be raised
will depend upon the action OF the Board of
II Is thought advisable in this ciso defer prepara
tOn Of the necessary tax law until the appropriations
have been made.
The estimates submitted are predcatcd upon the
existing laws and ordinances, aud the statonots fur
nshed by the several clerks o courts and county officers
copies u the latter being hereto appended
la "a communication addressed the chairman of the
special committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors
In the month OF August last to ascertain whether any
reduction could be made in the for
city and county purposes for 1851 the Comptroller re
marked as follows" In relation TO county affairs, the
Board of Supervisors by law vested with not only
legislative but the chief executive power The number
VI and amount OF compensation allowed to many county
officers and clerks including the attendants upon various
county courts, is fixed by them No supplies can be pro
cured expense incurred without the authority OF said
Board previously obtained"
The Comptroller woald respectfully suggest that no
more favorable opportunity be expected to occur
than the present for the Board TO institute thorough in
vestigaton with the view Of reducing tho numbcr OF
persons In the service of the county, should the
same be found practicable without detrimept tho
public interest.
whs tho existing laws and the ordinances and rcsoIu
tons of the Board creating the Offices clerk
ships and other places are continued In force aud pev
sons are appointed 70 n The saas, provision must be
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Personal Intelligence.

Hon. William II. Seward, accompanied by his daugh.
ter left the Astor House early yesterday morning. and
took the O'Clock through train to Washington.
General Scott Is still stopping at the Brevoort House.
He living remarkably quiet and secluded lfe recev.
ing but few vsters. Ho does not intend returning
Washington for somc weeks.
Judge Shpman, of Hartford 7. f. Tweedy, OF Danbury
Conn; j. Giles of Boston and q. b. Pomeroy, Of Cncin
natl, are stopping at the Albemarle Hotel
Senior T. Molina, the Minister from Central America to
the United States, Is stopping at the Clarendon Hotel
DIR. Young OF Paris Dr. Mack OF Canada Captain Mar.
and j. s. Cooper, OF the United States Army; Lieu.
tenant Tabisens Of tho Norwegian Navy; j. Clark Of
Baltimore and @. b. Pomcroy, OF Philadelphia are stop
ping at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Dr. Parksbcrry and L. Morrill,, of Portland Ne. Lieu.
tenant j. D. 0utwater, OF New York j. West OF Provi.
dence;C W. Dcnison, Of Boston; j.. p Farley Of tho
United states Army aud L. Youle Of San Francisco are
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Commander Rnggod, Captain d. d. Porter, Lieutenans
W. smith, Of the United States Navy; DR. Swan OF Paris;
g. II. Greer and daughter VI Goshen Major Lowell of the
United States Army; j. A. Davis and Mrs. Baldwin, Of
Boston; J. N. Pomcroy. Of Vermont; g. H. Hawcs and
WIFE Of Binghamton, and u. r. Stewart, Of Michigan
are stopping at the Astor House.
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Coroncrs' Inaucsts,

THE WEST Housrox STREET Ho1ciDs-Ths inquest in
the Of Andrew Jackson Fowler who killed. while
engaged in fight at No. 80 West Houston street New
Years morning, concluded yesterday by Coroner
wldey at the Eighth precinct station house. The exami-
nation very tedious one, and there considera-
BILE hard swearing on both sdes but tho jury finally
cluded to hold Charles Goldng principal and Julia
Sherwood, Charles H. Goldng, Charles stclling, Lewis
Maxwell and Edward F. Gallot witnesses. The accused
dened the charge preferred against him. and says that
the witness Galot the person who inflicted the fatal
blow The parties were all committed to await tho action
Of the Grand Jury.
A FIREMAN KnLED.-wiam Gaze, member of South
work Engine Company. No. 3s. died at the New York
Hospital Sunday evening" from the effects Of injuries
accidentally received on the Sd inst, while running 10
the rs in Maiden lane. Deceased it appeared, had the
tongue Of the engine, and while turning the corner o.
Maiden anc and Nassau his foot slipped and he fell
to the pavement When picked up it found that
Of his oe had been crushed by the hind wheel passing
over IT, The injured man was at once conveyed 70 tho
Now York Hospital where the broken limb was smpu-
ated and everything done for the relief Of the suf
ferer. Gaze continued TO SINK under the injury, how
ever, aud died on Sunday from exhaustion. Coroner
Nauman hold inquest upon the body yesterday when
the jury rendered verdict Of Accdental death" De-
ceased was 80 years Of ago. and native Of England
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Charles c. Pinckney Elected President and
James NJ Sweeney Clerk of the Councilmen.
THE ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT HENRY.
MESSAGE FROM MAYOR OPDYKE.
MEETING OF THE SUPERVISORS.
APPROPRIATIONS REQUIRED FOR 1862,
&C., &C., &c.

The City Hall the Of considerable hustle and
excitement yesterday it being the occasion Of the
ganization Of the city government The rooms and
lobbes contiguous to the Mayors office and the Cham
bsrs of the Common Council crowded with poll
tcians and other parties interested in the municipal
government while discussions uoce, touching the
claims and chances of the candidates for po
stons in the gift Of Mr. Opdyke and the Corporation,
were heard rather abundantly.
At the Mayors Office Mr.. Wood oaciated until near
twelve O'Clock, when Mr.. Opdyke, the new incumbent,
made his appearance, and without ceremony entered
upon the duties Of his position.
Thus far Mayor 0pdyke has only made the following
changes in the subordinates Of his Office
j. Hosford Smith, Mayors Clerk, vice Samuel Aud,
moved
William H. Armstrong, First Assistant Clerk, vice Mr.
Thompson, removed.
Abram Brown. City Marshal, vice Colonel Burnham,
resigned.
George Hinchman, Assistant Marshal, present ncum-
bent.
Mr.. Brown, the new City Marshal, is well known and
justly respected by all parties and his appointment ap-
pears have been altogether independent of political
considerations. He is the same gentleman who togethe
with Mr. Kpp, established the we'll known line Of ON
nibusss known the Kipp and Brown stages which not
many years ago. Of the best paying in
the city.
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National Guard, seventh Regiment.
GENERAL ORDER-NO. i.
NATIONAL GrARp. NEW Yoex. Jan. a issS

m
NATIONAL GUARD, NEW York, Jan. 4, 1852.
The regiment will assemble In full fatigue uniform,
white belts and gloves, Wednesday, the sth nant at
eight O'Clock r. NJ TO receive with appropriate honors
stand OF colors from "lades of New York resident
California" 10 be presented their bshalf by Hon.
N. McDouga, Of that State. Each member Of tho reg
mcnt will be entitled TO three tickets for. admission Of
friends 10 the armory, and this will give as large
number possibly be accommodated none without
tickets, excepting members In uniform, will be allowed
TO pass The tickets will be handed to the orderlies Of
companies, who will be responsible for their correct dis
tributon Commandants OF companies will detail one
file report ~ Sergeant Major Rathbone at half
seven O'Clock, for guard duty
Eections-R chard l.. Leggett, Second Lieutenant
Company g, vice Fitzgerald, promoted Rank December
II, 1851. by order OF Colonel MARSHALL LEFFERTS
J. H. LxBESAU, Adjutant
Tho National Guard band c. s. Grafulcr leader will
give their third promenade Saturday evening
January H.
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Organization OF the Philadelphia City
Councils.

PHILADELPHIA, jan o. I60Z.
The Councils organized at noon.
Theodore Cuyer was elected President Of the Selocs
Council.
Of good humorcd confusion cnsued in the Com
mon Counc growing out Of double set Of certificates
from tho democrats and Peoples candidates Of the
several wards Each party elected president both Of
whom took their seats and were qualified members,
and each elesting clerks.
Messages sent to the Mayor which were returned
with the answer that "the Mayor would recognise the
Common Councl when 1t was properly organized, and
not ill then.'
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Court Calendnr-This Day

SUPREME CoURT-CRcUr.-Part Nos. 1855, 1857
1852 1891 1868, 1885, 1891 1893 1901 1927 1929 1885
1887 1899, 1913, 1645 1851 1865 1851 1341 Part q
1884 1865, 1894 1874 1880, 1916 1904, 16o6s, (55s
621), 1912, 1926.
SUPREME CouRr-srEcrL TERM.-Part Mos. %, %
"a, rs, &C. 27, 2s, 20, 30 81, 34 SO, 36, 81, IS, SO
On Demurrer Calendar. 2. 3, A. 8, issues Of law and
fact. The Court meets in Board Of Supervisors
SUPERIOR CoURr--?art Mos. 2l7I 1851, 2617, 2651
2655, 2693, 1896, 2699 2TOl 27O3 2705, 2707, 27l3
27l5, 2T17. Part Mos 1926, 26l2, 30I2, 3046 3O45
3052, 3054, 3O5s, 3o6O, 306s. 3070, 302 3OT4 3O76
Part 3-Nos. 27l9. 2T2l 223. 1925 2733, 2537, 2I33
274l 2743 2747 2749 2753 2757, 1853, 276l Part A.
Nos 3OlO 3O78 $685. 3Os2, 30s4 30S6 30Ss 5000 1904
3096, 309S, 300, 3l02, 3l0l, 3l06.
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shipvvreck I'm Aspee Bay.

AsPkE BAY, Jan. 4,
Via sAcKyIIIE, Jan. o, 1862. +
On Monday last the shores of this bay were strewed
with half barrels Of butter, boxes Of cheese and small
portions Of the cabin Of wrecked ship; also num-
Der Of boxes marked "w. D., twenty pair Of Canadian
boots, Rifle brigade, Austraasan;" a cask Of butter
marked "R. Tennant, Liverpool . and box marked
"G smith," Yesterday portion OF the keel with aquau
tity Of copper attached, and portion Of Wheel came
ashore No bodies have bocn discovered Tho vessel Ia
supposed 10 have struck at S. Pauls
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The Slave Trade.
UNITED STATES MARSuAL's OFFICE.

UNITED STATES MARSuAL's OFFICE.
JAN 8.-Ofcers Devoe and Sampson arrested Friday
last named Morgan rredsricks, alias sandcrson,
the former acting captain Of the slave bark Cora which,
will bo recoccei arrived at this port about eighteen
months since from the coast of Africa charge Of
prize While the Cora lying at this port un-
der the guns Of the North Carolina Fredeks endeavor
ed TO ntoxcate the marines in whose charge he
he escaped through the cabin window The detectives
found him board the United States ship North Caro-
lina where he acting masters mate, he having
received his commission from the government since New
Years. Day.
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KANSAS CRY, Jan. o, 1862.
The Santa Fc mail has arrived with dates to the 22S
ult., hut brings no news Of Importance.
Fort Wise is garrisoned by three companies Of Union
troops.
The smallpox is raging in the whole Territory, and
extremely fatal to children.
Specie very scarce in tho Territory The weather 10
cold the Plains There large numbers OF Indians
tho roads, but they arc friendly
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Fire In aochestcr. N. ".

ROCHESTER, jan 0, 1862
The residence Of 8. shctthemer, East avenue was
burned last evening" together with nearly all It's contents
resulting loss Of s2s 900 Insurance on the house
sl3 900, and on the furniture S. ,OOO
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Police Intelligence.


A GANG OF BURGLARS CAPrURKD-For several weeks
past gang Of burglars have infested the Eleventh and
Thirteenth wards, breaking into groceries, drinking
looms and dry goods stores with perfect impuny The
police considerably annoyed in consequence Of the
complaints OF the citizens, and determined
break up the gang possible. Accordingly, Sunday
morning officer Osborne Of the Thirteenth precinct got
upon tho tract of the burglars and followed them quietly
until they reached the grocery No PIG Rivngton
Here the thieves commenced to operate,
and by means Of ammy they effected an entrance TO
the premises. The officer watched his opportunity and
giving the alarm to the proprietor of the store bagged
the entire gang. The prisoners who were desperate
looking fellows. gave their Charles McGfnns,
Geo. Allen and James Garland. They were armed with
knives and pistols and the wonder is that they submitted
so quietly to the arrest of the officer Upon tho exami
nation before Justice Osborn at the Essex Market Police
Cour yesterday It was shown that the prisoners hsd
also broken into the barbers shop Of jacob Kaufman No.
Al Pitt street. and stolen therefrom $25 worth of
The magistrate committed the prisoners for examination.
A DISHONEST PoLIcEMAN.-George W. Tompkins, po-
iceman attached to the Twenty precinct Capt
Bogart committed to the Tombs yesterday.
raj charges Of larceny preferred against him b. hs e
low officers. The accused. who has been the force
last May made practice Of purloining the cloth
ing, small change and jswelry Of his comrades He
committed the thefts in the night time, while his vic.
Tins were fast asleep in their hunks; and so sue
cessful he in all his undertakings that he
was enabled to carry on his thieving operations
for five months without creating the slightest suspicion.
Recently, however, circumstances pointed so strongly
towards the prisoner that Il determined to place
strict watch upon all his movements. The result
that Tompkns detected in carry ing of coat belong
ing to officer Harrington Upon bong arrested he
fessed his guilt but begged to be let of on promise of
future good behaviour Captain Bogart determined how
ever, to let the law take its COURSE and handed the
prisoner over to the proper authorities
SANCHEZ TROUBLE AGAN-Felix Sanchez, the mulatto,
confined in the Tombs for numbering his father in law
Herman Curnon brought before Justice Brennan
terday charge Of assault with intent to kill Of the
tier boys Of the City Prison. named Jacob Meyers The
prisoner appears attacked Meyers with pair OF tai
lors shears and stabbed him in the arm, nfcting
we're wound. He about infcting second and more
deadly blow when fellow prisoner interfered and saved
MeyeSs life The magistrate committed Sanchez for
trial in default Of 81 900 bail.
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Two persons were sentenced 20 tho punishment OF
DEATH 263 males and 10 females sentenced to 9m
prisonment in tho State Prison live for life; the ag
gregate time Of tho remainder (Z74) amounts TO OFT
years and months
Sentenced TO Imprisonment In tho Pententiary 218
males and 81 females.
Sentenced to imprisonment in the City Prison, 90 males
and 10 females.
Sent to the House Of Refuge, IA boys and girl.
239 indictments were found and 1T4 complaints
dismissed by the Grand Jury.
LOIS recognizances TO appear and were filed,
and 4s were forfeited during the year.
Fines and costs collected and paid into County Treasu-
ry, 81 ,594 "a. HENRY VANDERv0ORT, Clerk.
JANUARY 4, 1862.
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Fire I'm Dover, N. II.

Dover, N. H., Jan. 9, 1862.
Union block destroyed by FIRE this morning II
was occupied by traders, mechanics, physicians and
others, and the most destructive conagration in
this town for many years. The loss Is not estimated
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Criminal statistics.

Through the kindness Of Mr. vandervoort the Clerk of
the General Sessions furnished with the suboned
statistics Of the Oyer and Termner and General Sessions
for the past year.
srATEMENT OF CONVICTIONS ACoUITTALs. ETC.. HAD
IN TIE COURTS OF OYER AND TERMINER AND
GENERAL SESSIONS OF THE PEACE IN AND FOR
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK IN THE
YEAR 1861.
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made for the payment OF their respective salaries Re-
spectfully submitted ROBT. 7. HAWS, Comptroller.
The communication ordered TO be printed in docu-
ment form
The Comptroller also submitted copy Of the ordinance
authorizing the Beard TO mako the appropriation
communication received from the Comptroller
urging the Board 10 their influence with the State
Legislature to pass law authorizing the of County
Revenue bonds, In anticipation Of the collection of the
taxes. Referred TO the Committee Annual Taxes.
communication also received the subject OF
applying for leave to issue court house stock for
the purpose Of meeting the expenses of its erection the
sinking fund to receive such stock payment for the
land taken for said house by the Supervisors Re-
ferred to the Committee Annual Taxes.
report OF the Committee Annual Taxes in favor Of
communication Of the Board Of Supervisors for CON-
mittee to confer with the law officer of the Cooperation
for the purpose Of drawing up memorial to the Legisa-
ture requesting them to take steps to have the
91S 66 collected by the State officers and not by
the general government Ordered to be printed in docu
ment form.
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Sailing Day OF the Persia.

HALIFAX, Jan. 8, 1902.
In consequence Of the Persias officers and mon MOI
having arrived from Bic she will not leave Halifax untu
Friday morning.
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han, Esq, who read the certificate Of the Clerk tho
Common Council, stating that the following members
were elected TO one year.
Sen Districts Sen. Districts.
4-Morgan Jones, 6-Thomas Stevenson,
George A. Barney, Abraham Icni
James Hayes, Alexander II. kecch,
John Healy, William Ort ton
John Hogan, George Ross,
Cornelius Desmond. William ii. Gedney.
5-Samuel T. Webster, 1-Charles C. Pinckucy,
Anthony Miller, Hamlin babcock,
John Ryan, Michael Snyder,
NichaciC. Gross Jonathan T. Trotter,
Frederick leppef, Jacob NJ Long,
Simon Hazleton. John Brice.
Mr.. BRoE elected temporary President, and in
assuming the chair thanked the Board for the honor
erred upon him. and said he would discharge the duties
Of Chairman In fair and impartial manner.
Mr.. hAzIIroS offered resolution naming the following
gestlemcn as permanent officers Of the Board
I'res,d.nt-charles C. Pinckney (rep).
Ctek-James VI. sweeny (dem).
Doorkeepsr-rhos. J. Carlton (dcm).
lScygcowt at Arms-Gcorgc Letterman (rep)
On motion for its adoption, M. JONES said that hc
would like to make few remarks previous to the adop
the resolution For tho last three or -four weeks
the democratic members of this Board had tried by all
possible TO democratic organization Of
this Board, and they had failed to accomplish IT, Two
gentlemen had been invited and served personally
with letters Of invitation meet in Caucus but they rc
fused to come The only condition upon which they would
come was that one of them should be made n candidate
for the Presidency Of the Board He Air. Jones) being
candidate that position willing withdraw II IL
was necessary provided the other gentlemen would do
the Hc (tho speaker) went into tho with
majority Of the members this Board, but they failed
to accomplish anythng question had about the
Clerk and If the election q the Clerk Of i'm
pof than that OF President he willing give
them the Clerk. lie merely wished TO place the respon.
sbiity whore belonged aud he willing take all
the biity that attached his action lie had
always been democrat, and In favor Of democratic
measures but when man tried 70 whip into
their traces for the sake of accomplishing the ambitious