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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-There is general re
JolciDg over the unanimous passage of the con
scription bill in the Seraie last night. Tn
Democrats were expected to oppose it bitterly
but they did not suppose il would be put on it.
passage and SO went off about 10 or IL o'clocl
at night to party at Count Mercier's. Th.
loyal Border State men, however, with the Re
pubicanS, made up a majority, and put the bill
through by unanimous vote at midnight L
exemptS nobody on account of official position
except the President, Cabinet officer, member.
OF the Judiciary and Governors. The attemp
to exempt clergymen was voted down by
large majority; so of the attempt to exemp
congressman and members of State Legislatures
With the exception of the provision for paying
the Government a sum of money where tbs
Conscript cont go, with which bounty the Gov
ernmeEt viii procure a substitute, the exemp
tons are nearly all in behalf of the poor, a.ld
persons having poor, dependent families in
charge 1t is expected that these features will
render il remarkably popular. 1t is understood
that the House Military Committee will proba
bly, report it back without amendment. and pu,
i. through under the previous question
The House acted this evening on the Senate,s
amendment to the financial bill. They agreed
to the Ssnate's amendment that the interest on
the Understanding notes should be paid in
legal-tenders md notes current in the following
lst, provision making interest bearing notes also
legal tender I'd. Seua.es amendment cut
ting down the amount of legal tenders from two
hundred to fifty millions. 81. Senate's amend
ment TO House bank taxation section with the
graduated scale clause. The whole matter will
now go TO the Committee Of Conference where
the Senate Is likely to carry most Of its points.
III chase urges them as administrative neces-
sity, 1t Will be sure to DO SO. Gold Spectators
are protesting that meanwhile, gold will 90 up
again.
The House is expected to lake up Sherman 5
Bank bill tomorrow, when its friends claim it
VIII so through with little or no opposition on
the Republican side,
Mr. Grimes SENATE bill passed the Senate to-
day, authorizes the President, in all civil and
foreign wars. to issue letters of manque and re-
prisai, and to establish rules and regulations for
the control thereof as he may deem expedient.
Mr.. Gr1mes, in urging the bill on other
grounds. said he wished TO give the Admins
tration All the means and Appl iances for all con-
tingencies, and then hold the President and
Cabinet strictly responsible for their use, and
demand Of them success. Mr.. McDougall sup
ported the measure in several speeches. Sum
her, Dixon and Garrett Davis opposed it. It
was carried by i've to one
The caution heretofore given in these dis
patches against too saneuine expectation of the
speedy fail Of Charleston or Savannah will have
10 be repeated. There is no probability whist
ever OF the beginning Of the iron clad attack
against either of these places for at least fort
night Ire undertaking Is gigantic one we
are not ready for it yet, and we will not attack
till we are ready.
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Three Cheers for Col. Gilbert!

Col. Gilbert, of Kentucky, dispersed the
Copperhead Convention. that assembled at
Frankfort, on the lSth,--noiifying them
that they could transact no business
no reasonable speeches--that none but
loyal men could either vote or run for Office
and that they would consult their interests
by quietly going to their respective homes.
The eopperheads gnashed their teeth, but
obeyed orders. Had Col. Gilbcr,s mode
of dealing with traitors been adopted, when
this accursed rebellion first broke out, Fort
Sumptsr would never have been takcn.--
Three cheers for Col. Gilbert, from every
lover of his country Won't the tories Of
the Je6ersonian and kindred sheets, raise a
howl about freedom Of specialization of
constitutional rights, &c. Listen p!
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

How TO GET PosrTIoN DEFINED. At
tack . man who is in private life, through
apublic newspaper, by aspersing his char.
actor. and disappearing his political views
and opinious-accuse him Of all manner OF
Inconsistencies, double-dealing, and hypoe-
risy. and then complsisantly inform him,
through the same channel. that You cannot
see how 90 he can avoid giving the public
a statement as to his position! This mode
of approaching . man. with the expectation
Of succeeding 10 getting him to "a define his
position" is every way worthy the shallow
brain Of the modern inventor, who mistak.
ingy signs himself " Cato" when ii should
have been Cait.6." II "orr glorious
country, in its struggles for existence" de-
ponds in any measure. on the amount Of
contumely and abuse. the Broad Are cor.
respondent can heap upon men like Colonel
Bickle, who are as true aud answering to
every patriotic emotion and impulse. that
would promote that counsry's best aud most
vital in forests, the sooner his arm is palsed,
20 that he can't write, and his tongue par
alyEed. 20 that he cannot talk. tie better
That's so.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

GALLERY At THE patent OFEICE.-A fine
portrait of Robert Fulton, painted by himself,
has been discovered and purchased by the Com
missioner of Patents, Mr.. Holloway, and now
hangs in his reception room. As work of art
it gives one a high idea OF Futons talent, and it
seems curious fact that inventors ike Morse
and Fulton should have benefited mankind
through channel wholly foreign to their early
professional studies. am happy to learn that
Mr.. Holloway has in augurated measures for
rcnovating the grand gallery Of the Patent Of
fee, Formerly occupied by the National Insti-
tute), and for making it fitting depository of
worss Of historical interest and of art including
the treaties with and presents from emperors,
kings, and oriental rulers. II is understood
that General Butler prefers that the statues of
Washington and of Jefferson, brought by him
As spolia opima from Baton Rouge should be
placed beside the memorabilia Of Washington.
in this temple of American inventive genius.
Boston Morning Journal.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

That there are any such associations Jas the
knights Of the Golden Circle,) we do not be
lieve. nor do we believe that Governor Morton
and those who are raising the hue-and-cry about
secret political societies, composed of Democrats
believe that such associations exist lJeffer-
sonian.
Before the Cn,si States Grand Jury, a.
indianapolis, on uesday last, man named
Hughes, from johnson county, testified that he
belonged to secret organization, and had taken
the first and second degrees would net divulse
the third; that the penalty FOR diyulsing the
third vas that his bowels would be torn ont !:
that they were sworn TO support the Democratic
ticket that they had military sign to be used
in battle with the Rebels tina, they know each
other well, and every X. G. c can easily be
recognized by certsin signs. He wss given
twenty four hours By Judge Smith to tell wha,
the third degree is. The Grand Jury seems TO
have succeeded, in pretty thoroughly smoking
vus this damnAble organization
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

Coon FRur.-The seed sown 10y the patriots
Of Middlsborough. is sprinsing up all over the
country and bringing forth an abundance of god
fruit The patriots of New Paris and the re-
gions round about are alive TO the work Of sup
plying che families OF soldiers with every needed
comfort. Committees have been appointed, who
are doing their whole duty in forwarding this
noble work. Like the hands of Joshua were
upheld and sustained in olden times, so viii the
hands Of our brave men be strengthed and up
held, by these acts OF their fellow-ci,izens to.
wards their families, while they smite the seces-
sion traitors hip and thigh, and annihilate them
if need b, 10 restore the Union and . lasting
peace. 4- go .rs
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

@Ayer's American Almanac has now arriv
ed and is now ready for delivery, gratis, by the
Druggists, to all who call for it. Our readers
may be surprised to know that this little PAM
phlet which has become much a favorite in
our section has quite the largest circulation Of
any one book in the world, except the Bible 1.
is printed in many languages and scattered
through many nations as well as supplied to
almost the whole population of our own vast
domain. Every family should keep it, for it
contains information which all are liable to re
quire, when sickness overtakes them and which
may prove invaluable from being at hand in
season. Ifyou take our advice, you will call
and get an Ayers Almanac, and when got, keep
it-tm.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

Mr.. Buskirk. copperhead tory member
Of the present Legislature. thus spits forth
his venom ., the supporters OF the Govern
meni. and It's efforts TO crush the rebellion,
recently in the House Of Representatives
eff you san, your wives aad children
murdered, and your property destroyed.
carry ont the programme that yox have been
engaged in for the last few weeks, aod it
will be done"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

K. 0. S.-We were Unexpectedly initia.
ted into this ancient and honors bic society.
as an honorary member, on Saturday nigh,
last. 1t would hardly be proper for Us tc
describe the manner oil taking the obligation
suffice it, therefore. to say that it was well
calculated to fell I'LL the mos, sanguiue and
capacious expectation; for unlike other Or
ders, Il is taken at every regular meeting by
old members as well as those receiving the
honorary degree. 1t is 10 betrayal of Sc
crets for US to say that, although surrounded
by hard ware. esei y,hing was in admirable
order and very pleasant and agreeable
Long may the K. O. s wave !
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E8traY Notice.

NOTICE 10 hesshy given that wm r. Benp..s -. -
4 ken up IN 1strsy IN wsyns 1evnshIp Wsvss - :
La and deecribed a. follows svoSn 2ilr n. 80
Old last spring. both hind legs vhite rsi; so,s 90
partly white small nip the Apev~ssS - 80
1858. aaf. IL s.rss' 1so II,
Yrs,r u, StoWs
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

Headquarters Both r .siment, Inliana VJluntesrs,
Camp Mhrireesb3ro, Fena, Jan. %.
Preamble aud Resolutions adopted unan-
imously by the Officers Of the 36th Regi
ment Indiana Volunteers, January 20,
1868:
WHEREAS. in the dispensation Of an all
wise Providence we have been deprived oil
the presence and labors in our midst OF
Captains James H. King and Abram ID.
Shuts; therefore
Resolced. That in the death of these off
GERS who fell while gloriously doing battle
for their country, our regiment has sustain
ed an irreparable loss.
Resolred. That we recognize them as
trae and brave men. worthy the name of
good soldiers and deserving the reverence
and honor Of all loyal American citizens.
Resolred, That while we mingle our
tears with those of the surviving friends and
relatives OF our deceased comrades. we offer
to them our warm feelings Of sympathy.
at the same time assuring them that in their
life as in their death, they were honored
by all with whom they were in anywse
associated.
Resolved. That copies of these resolu-
tions be sent TO the families and friends of
the deceased, and to the newspapers Of the
Fifth Congressional District of Indiana for
publication.
0. Fl. p. CAREY, Lieut.. Col.
Commanding seth Ind. Vol.
JAMES Fl. MCCLuNG, -idj utant.
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Estrav Notice

~ o1FE 10 hereby given u Hesry J. Rich ~ s.n..
up an 70 rsy tn wayne fovnship. wayne eounfv
Ind ana described - . s1yposed u vea -
sss e.y nth ness hieA fs~ White. The for
arb, About IS bssAs high sprssissS - 20 - "
wItness Sol Meredith. Clark of ssii Counry "a II
IN7. eOf 0Es1nrxs ~. -
E<s - 49,.
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the MASS Meeting

At Centerville tomorrow, Saturday,
February 2lst. Let every patriot
attend.
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Died.

TEAS In this Vicinity. the 10th inst, after pain
full illness Maria G., Of H. Y. TeAs 10 the 3ot
year OF her age.
PLUMMEE-0n satu day mo ming last, william Plan
mer, of DR.. Jso T. riunms., aged 10 years, nine
IN his and dAyp
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
PUBLIC SALE,
Friday. February 9Th, 1868.

A1LLbe sold. ~ pabiie sale. q the r,,id.-.. - =,
~ N cochran. three quarters Of q mtte .o.ss
s.ssary. ne ,s,is sins p*rsonai properly. Wit:
Of TesriiDg Ca D. Hogs ore T.L. ~ -. = iss
and Art thrse stands Of Bees. good D;se ks.its "a
ievs and set Of Tools. Agricaitsssi p.smens. -
Kinds tvo-horee Carriage ard usrness Nason - a.
hess one Cgn'iasd New TeSk hespsr sss Mo~sr -
hest ana Iinothy Drill, Hay and Corn in ths -.
Afe. o. heat IL the grousd lot bries sn1
rJsals to soonenee ss 10 O'clock N ~ ..sS srste.
vnen terms VIII be osAs known aaf due 49, ssys
given ~ n n zee
1eb y isoo oaAAx.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

in the same proportion for the next six days.
there viii be skedadhng from this ssn-
nzer RETREAT more "sdmer" than there vas
from the Chickasaw Bluffs. Until some
thing turns up Of which 1 am hourly expec-
ting. am, QUILP.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
Estray Notice.

NOrIcE . hereby given that Joseph Brown Aas taksa
~ up EstTAy in Wayne township. Wayne county.
Ind described - soliovsi snsl sow. oossy Whit
Inclined 10 the shouldefs neck and bead with
red both cropped and with horns Short small and
erumped sad coz hes With her yosss esiR asd they
appraised ~ Sle. lsevsef. 4 sss as4s
1853. SOL MEREDITH Clerk.
Feb IL 1st=a8
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

IN BITES Of od0iaistretisp The Dsesee ~ n. "a
- 1suse. lae q Ne es.say - Ws,ss go asss 81
Insisna- 1eeeose1. bavs this day gYpuseA
eersignsd ~ ~ Wayne Common Fieas Cear: -rHs ~
tsss 10 ssppess1 - - sovsst Rsrssae kevins
Bss ~ 1oAAc 1ELL1NpE1, iAnv
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

II Governor Norton sent hospital boat
from Evansville on the 19sh, for Vicksburg.
with vegetables. nurses, and comforts for
the sick. on board.
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Marritd.

HAIR-HUFf-At Centervilie on Thursday, the txtb
inst by Rev. d. L. Martin. james N. Hair. ESQ. ct
Knightsown to Mas RebeceA A. lad daughter Of Q. D.
Hun, OF Censerve.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

@ The No. 4, Steam Fire Engine Co.,
has procured and hung their new bell. 10
The oupola Of their Engine House.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

In the Kentucky Legislature. on the 10th
inst, the bill for raising State army being
up, Mr.. Underwood, Union man of the
Garrett Davis style. said that one of the
objects of the bill was "io make war upon
Lincoln and his minions and hirelings, if
they interfered with the civil process of the
State That is Kentucky Conservatism"
now SO loudly applauded By Secessionists
North and South. General Finnell. Mr..
Burman and others, disclaimed the senti-
ment. aud denied that Underwood spoke for
the Union men of Kentucky. Mr.. Rankin
offered the following amendment, pending
the discussion Of which the House adjourn
ed ::
Provided tbs. 70 part of said fund shall
be used to make war upon, or resist the
authorities of the Government of the United
States. but to put down the rebellion, and
resist the guerrilla bands in Kentucky.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

EI Tie ST. Louis Republican. one Of
the ablest AMI most inf Iential Democratic
papers Of the country, has spoken, and con
tiuu-s TO speak. most decidedly against the
peace party.
I'VE cannot turn back now, though there
is gtea. room 10 modify, amend aud rescind
in the political policy Of the war. II we
would have terms OF an honorable peace, we
must fight for them for if We stop the war
at the sage it is in. we know not where,
beyond the dissolution of the Union, the
Southern Confederacy may see fl to pause
in their demands for our humiliation
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Harry--There it is agai'. another chimney
broken this week ; no wonder we are running
behind hand, Sarah when it takes all my spare
money TO find chimneys.
Sarah-Indeed, Harry. it was not my fault
they break without being touched why cannot
you get one of Martens Patent Burners, and lot
fix up old tu,d lamps; brother George
uses Them and says he would not Do without
them for anything.
Harry-t;ive me my hat and coat, SAllie and
will go and get one at once, and who knows
but by economy We may set to be IS rich -
your brother George. These burners are for
sale at thinner & SCOTS Notion Store. No. ia
Main Street. ~. s.,
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We hsy, later news from vich

r. We hare later news from VicE
burg. Sickness is said to be very extes
sive in both armies. The ludisnola. thu
last gunboat built at Ciacinnati has success
fully run the blockade, and the Ram Qoee.
Of the West has again gone below. II
said. . very important naval movement
about to take place. and that the plan Tor
The assault upon vicksburg i. upon . stu
psndoas scale. and can scarcely tail Of sue
cess. -
- The House on the 18th. By . vote
OF % to ~. admitted Aessrs. HAhn and
Flanders. elected from New Orleaas. u
seats. Mr. Hahn was swora in bat Mr..
Flanders was out OF ;hs city. Bssh are %.
garded as eminently loyal and patriotic
men.
The National grand jury at Indianapolil
is Investigating the secret organic alton o.
Peace Democrats. Il is intimated that they
have ; fall exposure of the whole thing. and
will lay it before the public. The Court il
nov engaged in trying the traitors Who 70
sisted the arrest OF dessrters in Moryas
county. Col. Darlington has arrested foui
hundred and eighty nine desertsrs in one
county alone and sent them back.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-23


Mn. LINcoLs's LAST JoKE.-A characteristic
tory Of the President is narrated in letter
from Washington. When the telegram from
Cumberland Gap reached Mr. Lincoln that fir
sng was heard in the direction of Knoxville, -
he remarked that he was ''glad of it," Some
person present. who had the perils of Burnsides
position uppermost in his mind, could not sec
,ehy Mr.. Lincoln should be glad of it, and so
expressed himself. "Why, you see responded
the President, lit reminds me of Mrs. Salle
Ward, q neighbor of mine, who had large
family. Occasionally one Of her numerous pro-
gency would be heard crying in some out-of-
the-way place upon which Mistress Sallie would
exclaim, ''There's one of my children that isn't
dead ya.-Roston Transcript.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-23

A good joke was perpetrated by q rebel pris-
oner captured at Chickamauga. The Rebel was
locking at one of our guns, and remarked that
he didn't think that the Yanks would use them
big guns much longer" "Why not?'' inquired
the Feds Because said he, "the Confedera-
oyis getting so narrow that you'll FIRE clear
over it and hit your ,nsn on the other side"
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-23
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.

The following sad and beautiful moroccan
contributed to the Philadelphia Bulletin from
somo unknown pen, was suggested hyau aaeci-
ing scene in enc Of tic array hospitals. brave
lad of sixteen years. belonging TO Aew-Lng'
land regiment, MORALLY wounded at FrederickS-
Eurg. and sent to the Patent Office hospital, Al
Washington, was anxiously looking for the
coming of his mother. As his last hour APP
preached, and sight grew dim, he mistook 4
sympathetic lady who was @ipingg the clarlmy
pergpiration from his forehead. for the expected
one, and with smile of JOY lighting up his
pale face, whispered tenderly us that mother
Thea says the writer, drawing her toward
him with all bis feeble strength he nestled his
head Ia her arms like sleeping infant, and thus
died, with the sweet word ''mother" on his
quivering lips"
t'Is THAT MoTHERr'
Is that mother bending DER me,
AS she sang my cradle hymn
Kneeling there in tears before me,
Say ?-my sight is growing dim,
Comes she from the old home slowly,
Out among the Northern hills,
TO her pet boy, dying slowly
OF wars battle-wounds and list
Mother oh we bravely hattled-
Battled till the day was done;
While the leaden hail-storm ratified
Man to man and gun to gun.
But we failed--and am dying
Dying in my boyhood 5 years
There-no MISUNDERSTANDING,
Noble deaths demand no tears
Fold your arms again around me;
Press again my aching head;
Sing the lullaby you sang me
Kiss me, mother, ere I'm dead.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-23

/" is, 10, e5, II, So, So, 70, SO, "a, 81, 4s g.
a bad practice.
BY whole should ever be accorded.
Answer next week.
Answer to enigma ia our last-"Quinine.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-23
oalcial List of OGicers and Patients.

The following is an official list of officers and
patients (Unionl now i'll connection with, and
ia, the Hospital at this place
Surgeon IN Gtdrge--Aarnoxy HEGER, Sur
geon, U. s. A.
assistant Suygeoas--W. II. GARDNER. U. S. A.,
Executive Officer, GEo McC. MILLER, U. S. "
Acting As8t. Suryeons--C. h. tiooaaeeM, Csc.
JOHNSON, T. LtEBoLD, r. N. WRtGHr, ~. A.
3oorH, WM. r. RuCHANSAN, w. w. BlDLAck, W.
A. HARVEY, j. GILMAN, Il. S. CoLsTos, +. GlEs-
ooRP.
Caaplain---Rev j. A. SPooNER.
Hospital Stesvards--H. G.. ARCHIBALD, Chief
Steward, J. p. STAMBAUGH, b. l.. WEENwAe, j..
Il. MCGOWAN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-09-02
Interview Bctwecn Com I'M iy-
siOEacs's of Exchanges

New York, Aug. 2s-The Hcrald's
special'says:
The first interview between Gen. Mer-
idoth, recently appointed Commissioners
of Exchange. and Mr.. Ould, rebel Com-
missioner, took place at City Point on tho
23d inst. Some points in dispute were
arranged, and arrangements for the sx-.
change ef paroled prisoners we're not :
completed, and negotiations are still IN
progress.
The imprisonment of John Morgan and
his officers in the Ohio Pcnitentiary, has
brought the rebel authorities to terms,
and it has been agreed that Col Strcight
and officers Of his command, who have
been so long similarly imprisoned, shall
be placed on footing with other prison
ers of war. This will probably be re-
sponded to by the restoration Of Morgan
aud his officers to similar status.
Gen. Neal Dow has been turned over to
the civil authorities A rebel Brigadier
General in our hands will be placsd in
close, confinement as hostage for him.
Fred Law Olmsteaa. late Secretary of
the Sanitary Committee, has been sp-
pointed Superintendent of Mariposi, Cal.
iiornia.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-09-02
Patriotic.

Two prominent Abolitionists in Nyan-
dot, whose names we havey and the proof
to substantiate the charge, were caught
hurrahing for JEFF. Davis" at Demo-
cratic gathering, in order to make Abo-
lition capital. For the respect we have
for their families, we withholdtheirnAlnes
for the present. Ii any Abolitionist has
the hardihood to deny this charge, we are
ready to prove it aud produce the names.
we dare any Of them to deny it. The
man that will hurrah for 'sJeff. Davis,
for political capital, to throw the blame
upon innocent shoulders is meaner than a
sheep thief Wyandot Union.
That's a game these Abolitionists are
playing all over the State. A Chaplain
of the list Ohio was caught and jerked
out of crowd, the other day at Demo-
cratic meeting, in Southern Ohio, for
playing this dirty trick!