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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

Gov. VANCE "A Rtleigh paper stated that at kind
Of "codsh" suppor, given in that city Christmas eve,
one of the gusts ted the Stars and Srpes," and
that Holden AID Governor Vance we're presen'. The
Raj ign State Journal noticing tho au,On to Governor
vance, says:
1--WE are authorize to say that Governor Vance was
at no parry on the night above int mated ard therefore
had 20 submit to no sueh outrage that implied in the
reported toast. The Governor would have promptly
resented the iIdgny If osfed to him the Confede
racy in his presence"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
An Able Speech.

Oae OF the most eoqusni and effective speeches Of
the session was made yes erdAY in the House of Repre-
scnaves By Mf. Staples, OF Virginia, on the e1traor-
binary proposition of the Committee on Military All ira
that Congress shall abdidate It's legislative powers ana
invest the Executive with the power aud discretion Of
exemptions We furnish full sketch Of bis remarks
az our spice admits but it cOaveys an idea
OF the power and aptness of the speech.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
CONFEDERATE STATES CONGRESS.
THIRD sESSIox or F1RsT CONGRESS-
SENATE.

FRIDAY, Jan. s.h, 1864.
Prayer by Rev. Dr.. AinnsgerOde, of the Episcopal
Church.
The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate communi-
cation from Governor. Brown, of Georgia, covering
COPY Of resolutioos adopted by the Legislature OF
Georgia. expressing determination to prosecute tne
nresent var with the utmost vigor. The communica-
ton and accompanying documents were ordered to be
printed.
into secret legislative session.
When the doors ersIeopened the Senate Adjourned
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


The House was called to order at the usual hour
Prayer by Rev. DE-. Moore.
The SPEAKER then called for reports from the
Standing and select commttees.
Toe following resolut Of inquiry we're of.rod and
adopted:
b. Mr.. BROOKE -Whethe. any, and IL any, what
changes in the existing law in relation to free negroes
Is rendered necessary the present circumstances OF
the country.
By Ar. BASKERVILLE of adjudicating claims
against the Confederate Government for negroes lot
BY death otherwise, while at work upon the for;i6
cations or other public works. Of negroes dying from
disco contracted pjuriesrecelve while performing
such service.
By Mr.. MAGRUDER-0f repor.ing bill incorpora.
ting the Stonewa Insurance Company of Albemare.
By Mr.. LINK0US-0i a Law transferring all right,
title and interest OF any citizen of The lied State
any alien enemy dsllyal citizen of the Confeder t.
Stats whether legal equable) in any lands ia this
Commonwealth any loyal citizen having title thereto
al or equitable derived Immediately BY grants from
the Commonwealth.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
STOCKHOLDERS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stock
u holders Of the FARMERS BANK Or VIRGINIA, val DC
"a :, IN ~ BankIng House IN the cy Rshmond WkD-
NASOAi' N' ~ J. A. SMITH,
-. e..vt5 Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
Farm FOR RRNT.

THE Subscriber, being DESTROYS Of renting
Il his FARM for the present year. wen known MALVERN
BILL In toe lover end Of HsnCO eognty, adj llng Turkey Is
land James River takes ts method Of Offering Tie same io
rent The Held for clyaon with good seastni will make an
average Of per from thousand TO hse'
hundred barrels There vii be rom tso 70 three hun
deed acres well clover that be moved next SUNNI
fenccg viii be saved the late fence law 10 10
operation need apply bat such as cher IS
srrsnces injured whilst In possession or
the tenant
Appy lakewood Kemp, whose arm adloins
Malyrrn % Philips Richmond, the subscriber
40 NeWtoEn, King and Queen County -.
isQ-d6.c2H b. !. DIV.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
WANTED

WANTED r.,.,.. =, ,.,. .,,,,. .,
fsv bovs He mus be competent tsach TIE English Ian
Fuaze accurately Greek languages together vi e
elementary Mathematics sing gentleman can
OBTAIN board and liberal salary. Satisfactory testimonials as
10 scholarship and good moral character required
49, BENJAAlN MARABLE,
"A 49, Brooklyn P. D., Halifax CO., Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

d 0OO REWARD for delivering to me or
DAOU securing 80 that get her negro woman SALLY
nout twenty old she 10 me amlyEAy
Len ny residence NeF Canton, B1ensa county on me
lar Deceber 1858 She doubt lurking about Buckingham
O9 iasnlsv ere ns' ALEX n. GOODMAN
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
GREAT FREsAEr.-The Augusta Chronicle o. the I'd

GREAT FREsHET.-The Augusta Chronicle o. the I'd
inst says:
The heavy rains of the past few days have brought
the Savannah river its banks in many places The
water cane down Broad street nearly to Campbell SUBJ
merging OF the celas in that portion of the town;
aud down Greene street far Kollock The southern
part of the city, notice. is all sAoat, and we learn
thai in consequence Of the freshet train left the
Augusta and Savannah road this morning, nor indeed
on any Of the roads Fea,s entertained that the
bridges across the Savannah would be carried away
as the food began to subsde before daylight and is now
seDsiby falling all fears of their safety and OF further
rise may be dismissed Tor this time
The Hamburgers have also suffered by the deluge, a
good deal Of the town being underwater.
We are sorry to learn that number Of families who
have been isolated by the freshet, have experienced
much suffering from being destitute Of food and fuel
and Of course at the time unable to obtain any.
s nee writing the above, We are informed that one
abument of the railroad bfidgs the Carolina side OF
the river has been washed away, and two culvers on
the South Carolina road have been swept OF.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

/ Found, a few days ago, PocIet-BOok, con-
L tAinog soldiers Dschs g the Army named Seth O.
CoEan sme papers and AL amount Of money. The owner
BY Cal ng The f;st Watch House. and
isgSdit. p HICKS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

HID. QRS. EgNGINEE2 DEPT D Nv
Corner l9h and FralkliR Streets
RIcsNOSDs Dec. 10Th, 1858.
notice.
TO THOSE IA WING NEGROES TO HIRE
VNHE Engineer Department will hire for the
Il suing year. One Thousand Hands, to work on foriaea
tons. kc - - - S,,,,,,
RGrE or PAY TIXE0 BE COMMISSIONERS FoR VIRGINIA;
Hire Of Lahore 81 Clothing and Rations fur
nisheI By Government ....... tStO per year.
Clothing and Ra'ions fur
nished By owner. ......... osV
Rat rs Only !ur-istetby
Government, SUI
-REcoas only, farnisac3by
Government, ............. ~ - mo
Tss Department will pay spAon 70 Richmond or Peters
burg aud give ADDITION five Dollars for expenses Tor
each Negro dulved BY Sherin others, A. either plaza
Tue Government will be respone Tor Slaves 50 hired under
The law OF Virginia.
BY order Of Col W. Il. eFsyzSs
JOHN A. wILIIAMs
Msjor Eng'rs,
i,a-ilOt In Ga. ge % 81 chmond Defences
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
CHASE OF A STEAMER
+ From the Nassau Herald, l2M inst

FROM me NASSAU I1erdtd, lzM a9St
A steamship was yesterday promptly repor cd in the
"ofing and considerable animation Nas exhibited ty
those individuals who sn!ly the gus vivs TO
learn nov matters are progressing 10 "DiIie"-Eot in
the least TO mention the interest they may take in the
rise sni fall Of "stocks "" Public opinion at first was
in favor of its being the City of Petersburg which was
nearly DUE afterwards, the declaration o. an expe
rienced captain many were willing bet tina. il was
the Bendgo; but thought that the vessel gal
lntly bearing up for the bar the Hinsa. The Han.
SAT Why, the "croakers" had heard from a reliable
passenger that "a twounnelled steamer bad been
out at sea ia tow of another vessel" Consequently, q
Ia "three black crows" the Hama had been captured
By cruiser and was by tbs time safe in New York.
Nearer she comes nearer, and many an huzZl goes
up for her. nobJ she crosses the bar aud now she is
safely anchored crowds flock to see her. and astonish
ment is depicted On every face in the shape of broad
grns or heightened vsages as certain little betschsng.
ed hands. Al however, seemed TO share the general
en- husAsm. We have had related to detailed
count of her eventu trip that may be relied for
curacy.
The Fannie ard the Hama left Confederate port
within an hour of each other, both unmoested. They
gained the sea- and as been ascertained the Fan
ME- after a short chase by the Rhode Island sban
boned by her puIsusr for the Hansa The approach
the Yankee was rapid, having already full head Of
steam on, that she rapidly looming up before any
preparations for escape could be made.
Under the experienced drec ions Of the chief engi-
neer she was abe TO shOgthat the Clyde still main
tans her we'll earned reputation for fast boats ana fine
engines In a couple of hours the distance began to
diminish, and all were delighted to see the Rode Island
"gettng small by degrees aud beautifully less" AZ
o'clock she had enterely disappeared in the hsze and
preparations were made to double"
This was successfully DONE and at eight the next
morning the Hansa occupied the same position she did
when the chase began. But the tremendous speed Al
which she was forced to go rad exhausted her coal
bunkets and after decks, coops, stools, lockers &c,
had been committed 10 the flames she nearly ready
20 be picked by the first cruiser that passed About
mid day Gland" was seen from the masthead no cast
away mariner, not Columbus, more delighted
with the sight than the officers and oithe Hansa
The bar was passed and the Hama once more sHung
to the tide. Not pound of her valuable cargo in
any way destroyed, and the good ship is more
ready TO tes: the efficacy Of the blockade
Never on any previous occasion has Nassau been go
filed with range as at present. No! only the
hoels and boarding houses all crowded, but every
valuable place for ekeng out existence is tenanted in
some shape or oIher But still it happily retains the
"Omuibus characteristic having always for one
more. So come along, the more the merrier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

DY ORDER Of the stockholders of the
Rank OF Richmond Of Subscription ill be opened
their Banking this city on Tie 81 January ieo W
Incrsase ne Capital Sock 70 Its maximum .,,-,o
p.,smbsr ga. 1sS3-sodn Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
AMT A INsP's GEMS OFFICE
RIcHHoSD, Va. Jan. 4 1854
GENIAL 0RDERs, I

No
Ifimn.dalely amer the death Of an oheer mere De So
a. eb.rrei by TIE % Article Of War win seeahS hs
eFe,ts may oliver them. he may IRA men ovse - a.
vi.ies Of Paragraph General Orders o. NlSol 70 s
Of regiment posi- the circumstances may
mi sQrxscns or Assistant sugeors In ehags o. hospts W.
upon ne sonsr 10 hospt furn ths seeond
Oh the fre1sury statemrnt from their rcis sno~lns
payments presiding his death, made 70 such soldier
"a, ~ 0'O0'' s COOPER.
t.T AdjT and InI1'r Genl.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

THE Co-partnership of DEANE l. JAMES,
Il Isl this diy DISSOLVED BY mutual consent An parties
h Slam, asnst the ar viii please present them for nay
meat ana hose Indebted viii please make payment 70 either OF
The arm DAANN yaN5ot
RicHSoSD, JAn'y LIST, 1854 Basin Bank.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
RAID ON rHI surLEEs-An army correspondent Of

RAID ON THE SUBURBAN. army correspondent Of
the Raleigh Progress writes
On the night of the oath December there was quite an
extensive raid made by detacbmens of men from Gems.
Perry's, Wlcox's, POsey's and Wrights Brigades,
amounting to between i've and six hundred men, upon
the Suffers at Orange @. H. One sutler, named A.
Soherznger lost nearly $40 0O0 about $S6 900 of which
was in money, some $500 or $500 of which was in gold
and silver all Of his clothing, to his boots which
he had JUS pulled CT. Another one, A Grer, lost
some $40 600, which his pile and Of course he is
now entirely minus. They also relieved one armed
suffer OF abtu: 81 900. The Provost Guard vssy
promptly turned out to suppress the raiders and
oeedsd in doing SO af er they had wounded several of
them, and some gay that of the number was killer.
have been ucabe lears the why's and wherefores
this attack upon the suffers, and Of course make 10
comment upon it at all for the present
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
COPARTNERSHIP,

THE UNDERSIGNED have this day entered
Il into COPARTNsRsHIP under The style Of BkSMN =
DgkNE FOR ne purpose Of carrying GENERAL COdMs
zion BUSINESS the Old Stand Of d ane James, BASIN
@---f ALEX'R BROWN,
T. JAS. DEANE
ElcaNoSD, Jan'y lst,' 1854.
iAl 2AHlm
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
Adult AND INSP'R GENL's OFFICE, !
richmond, Va, Jan ., 1854 }
GENERAL oRDERs,

Adult AND INsP'R g ENL'e OfflCh
RlcanioSD Va Jan 0, 1854 }
GENERAL oRDERS,
No g.
L FOR the Information o. All eoneersed and % eosrses Pe
t@nt snson that there exists no nan
datory provision securing enr0d erPs the sn
choose company resiuent they WI see Iney
cannot be assigned Il Companies other states and, IN gene
r their wishes nsued 20 the choice OF comps
MRS considerations FOR he good OF We service interviews
OF eonscrp good faith 10 me ex rce OF Their chcrson VII
not be considered Is DC subjects for complaint
O'1''' rsgpsD s. COOPER, o
i,T-1v Adjt and Insp'r General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

DERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
TIE estate Lieut. C. CAbe Jr, requested 70 pre-
thea forthwith, for settlement and those ndtosed VII
WM. d. CABELL, TX r OF
fas-d2s JOS O. CaBEjL, Jr.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

INSTRUCTIONS IN MUSIC.-A Virginia Lady,
c,mPeent give n1tructon n M1s'e On inc PIANO. desires
DO or IS pupils 10 De taught a. their homes.
MOzRIS BOOKSTORE
. i.s-st 81 Main st-sst
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

THE CO-partnership, under the hrm oil H. D
Il TURPiN Co, is tAs day dissolved By mutual consent
Al persons having claims against said eoneera viii Pesent hsm
i@lneaiA'sV O' 's ES FuRPIN
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
SO REW I'D

STOLEN from my Stable, last night, Small
~ BAY Mare which races sell sle fur old enc hind
foot white win snail he night Az. vii pay N.
flr hr delve u met on near GJoehAtu
isa--5iteit W " BARREL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

MORAN g
. J. P DUAL.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
dssi- ds,soas

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA n. ROAD co.
NOTICE is HEREBY given, that for want OF a
~ quorum constitute he ASSUAL ynE o. s9eksoasss
oftb Company appointed 20 be he'd The 18Th ns'
IN, over until WEDNEsDkY the lsth DAY q January
rthsn 1, 81 10 O'Clock A. NJ, - The once OF NE
Company In Lynchburs -.- J. -.
shoes sho attend The sdioarnei meeting IN per-
son are requested 70 appoint proxies b repeseet them
80 ~ Ss-soitd J. h. kEID, Secretary.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

INFORMATION WANTED of r. D. Giles
pie Of Co. A. sh Infantry Huatsr Bd lade, last heard
ON Oaaplns H1sptk Inform all concerning him
vim oe lhanSiuly reserved u ieit Al This Office
las ilt' r A. WkAFHEkEOkD,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

TEACHRR WANTED wish to employ
Il FOR tsrm ronhs Young Lady Of Virginia or south,
rn birth ieAon qualified teach thoroughly NE usual
Fay Brsnehss-vccai AL isc the Piano
40 . ie In my amlly teach om iour 20 six ehiren Ser
vices 10 commence February neat 1884, or as soon
thereafter possible. address AZ Freeshade Post Omee
MddleseH eouaty, Ylrginia, stating terms . s-,v,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

w ANTED.-A Teacher, (Single or Married }
w TO teach In Country school, e.a twenty seho-
lara One competent teach Latin Greek, Mathemates &C.
Addres, ths subtcrIber, G. A.. MILLER
DeatOnvile p. o.
t,T-S4.s Amelia 90 Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09

RICHMOND. January Z, lSb4
MEMBERS of the "Louis ma Guard Artil-
vi ry absent WITHOUT proper authority ordered 70
port without delay Bakery No IS Richmond defnces or they
WIN be treated as dsserers Those abeat sek faough must
'' i,s .ljsS c. A. GREEN, Captain
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
IMPORTANT no PUDDLERS.

A Fureral Discourse N the death of Captain
"A Lu.ius J. Ca uss be lrcscad IN the srs; Bspti't
Church 10 morrow Soraing 4 O'Clock The ieads Of the
deceased sd Of his family genera ~ Invited 10 attend
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-09
$500 REWARD.

DAN OFF from my Plantation, Chalk Level,
Ii ia CA-oHae Of the 2ist Oecem'e negro
how GEOgGE The BLACK about 10 old and
bought o. Mr. John Motley King Q1een, Ia APr last vii
give a reward Of 500 delivered % me b kichmond ,
-; s-.aswsw CHAS T. WORrHAN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-02
ALI SORTS OF PARAGRAPHS.

- Moravia Is nice place for widows-they
allow them TO pay taxes and vote
- China grass has received the approval OF
the Roman Chamber OF Commerce as a substitute
for cotton.
About $3.50 goo have been paid mas the re.
ceipts taken during the holding OF the Boston
Sailors Fair.
- They are working coal mine within three
and a half miles of Providence. r. and sell
the coal nc the mines for 50 ton.
- Truly great men never get vulgarls intimate
with each other. They sit apart As the gods do
talking from peak TO peak OF OLYMPUS
= An Indian juggler is coming from Calcutta
to England, to show himself along side OF tic
Davenports aud prove them the veriest bunglers
- The minimum standard OF the hight for re.
cruits for the volunteer service. has been fixed
by the Secretary of War at five feet three inches
as heretofore established
- Great Britain has paid in interest on her
debt over ten thousand millions OF dollars. which
is two and a half times ne much as the debt IL.
self
u. : Marshal Kcye- has p'd s.. OO0 900 to
the United States Treasurer rs the proceeds OF
captured blockade runners adjudcated nj Boston
within the last fifteen months.
The New York Herald says that some per.
sons who we're in Strengthened circumstances be
fore they got their fingers into matters connect
cd wish Soldiers fairs now keep their Cart
ages and live in style
No les. than 81 COO cells. worth. At 100 to a
barrel, tho price of which At Slu il -. 900 have
been caught this season an the south shore OF
the ~ Lawrence. within Distance OF eight
miles
Mex, year there will bc four cclipses, two OF
the sun and Two 81 the moon. The eclipscs ol
the sun occur on the 2a'h OF April and the 18Th
OF October. those of the moon on the llth OF
April aud the 81 OF oc,ober
--George u Prentice Of the Louisville Jour
nal. has gone 90 Richmond 10 look into the cas-,
OF his son lie i provided with passes from OUT
own as we'll n the rebel officials
--Gen sherman has with him. IN his Gcofg,
campaign. one ~ the best AMI most reliable
"scouls' or guides" IN the Southwestern old
man. a native Georgian. and n wealthy plant
e. aud STAKEHOLDER. formerly living near Macon
A Washington letter SAYS the President. 10
his forthcoming message, will recommend an AL
vance Of one grade Ia she navy, similar TO thar
given the army last session Ia tie revival OF the
Lieutenant Generalshlp. The nes grade will be
that of Vice Admiral: and Immediately on IT,
creation the Navy Department will recommend
aud the President will nominate To the Vice Ad.
mtalty. the S,amander OF the navy, Rear Al.
mfAl Farragut
ALI the States Ia the Union are invited 10
furnish statutes Ia marble or bronze not exceed
ing t~o an Number. OF deceased citizens illustr
Gus for their historic reaosP or for distinguished
civil or military services. tobe placed IN the NJ
tional Siatnsfy Hall, formerly occupied a. the
House of Representatives. A correspondent Of
Boston paper recommends that the statutes OF
John Qallcy Adams and Colonel Shss be sen,
from Massachusetts.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-02

Republican Consistency

Horace Greeley, in the Tribune of Saturday
last, in an article headed Experience Teaches, y
quotes. with commentator, the following from
a war jossnal in this city:
.'In order that Republic may stand, il needs
strong central government. that the parts may
be well bound together; and this is not 81 AL aG
verse TO freedom
And commenting upon il says:
State sovereignty dug the grave of Greek
liberty and greatness"
And in closing the article continues:
"Our fathers meant 70 guard against this peril
in the formation, or as Washington more cor
recty phrased it. the consolidation Of our Union
In making the FEDERAL Constitution in express
terms the supreme law Of the land, and prescrib-
ing that no State shall enter into any treaty. al
lance or confederation coin money; emit bills
of credit; lay any imports or duties; keep troops
or ships of war in time of peace; enter into any
agreement or compact with another State. or
with foreign Power, etc. etc, they reasonably
supposed thai they bad provided against any pos
sibility of such an outbreak the shareholders
rebellion being justified only legitimate rs
sertou Of State rights Ii is not their fault that
the present troubles are upon US; it will be ours
if they revisit our country during the life time OF
our children's children, even To the third or
fourth generation"
In tho Tribune of Decembss IL. 1860. this
signature, said:
"If il (the Declaration OF Independence jus
tilted the secession from the British Empire OF
three millions OF colonists in l716, we do not see
why il would not justify tho secession of five
millions of Southrons from the Federal Union
in 1861 Ii we are mistaken on this point, why
does not some one attempt TO show wherein anC
why2 For our own part. while we deny the righ
of ayeholders to own slaves against the will oil
the latter, we cannot see how twent y'nillions o
people can hold ten or even five IN detes,ec
uLion with them by military force"
Az il is perfectly clear Horace Greedy was mis-
taken December IL 1860. il he be right Novem
Der % lSb4, 1t is to be presumed that some one
has answered his question aud shown him where
in he was mistaken, and why. Now. we ash
Horace Greelew to give US the benefit of thi;
new light and show us the wherein and why
| of bis mistake then. The language of the Con
stitution quoted in the article Of las: Saturday is
| the same that was in it December IL, 1860
| Hadn't he read it, or didn't he understand its
| forcef Did he not know what he was writing
about then. or. occupying at the present time the
| paltry position of presidential elector, has ht
| Sc himself for a mess Of pottageY
"Do you take me for knave or a fool? once
exclaimed an irascable country magistrate TO
waggish lawyer arguing point Of law in jus
tice court. Il pray your honor will not oblig,
me to tell which, was the quick Teply-N. Y
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