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kISH-a general variety just received and for
sale at MERIELL BIGLER'S.

rTNHE MASON HAMLIN CABINET
IL ORGAN-Forty different styles adapted
to sacred and secular music for $50 to $500 each
F1FTI-0NE GOLD or SILVER MEDALS or 9TH
er first premiums awarded them Illustrated Cat
alogues free. Address, MASON 4 uAMLIN Bos-
ton, MASON BROTHERS. NoS York
New York November % IS65-Iy
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MERRELL&BIGLER
Have just opened large and splendid assort-
ment of
N r w coon

at their old Stand in Clearfeld. Penn'a.
They have the best assortment of Hardware tn
has ever been brought TO this county, which they
wiil sell at the most reasonable prices, among
which will be found splendid lot of CUTLERY. to
which they invite the special attention of the
public. .Ek
On hand an assortment of heavy silyer-plated
Forks. Spoons, and Butter knives, of the best
manufacture. g.
lot of pistols of the best patterns and other
firearms Also general assortment of pistol
cartridges; all of which will be sold at reasons
bic prices. - 81.
They continue to manufacture all Kinds of tin
ware brass kettles, stove pipe, ETC.. which canDo
be surpassed in this section ofthe state, -
They also have hand Pittsburg PIows. 6
mong which are steel centre lever pIows. Also
Flow castings, and other agricultural i'm pements.
Cook stoves, and Parlor and Coal stoves gem
e-al assortment and of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
Coal oil. Coal oil lamps paints. oils and var
nlshes, general assortment Glass. putty, nails.
IRON and castings. great variety; in fact almost
anything that may be wanted by tn public can
be found in their establishment and at prices tn at
cannot be beat
Now is the time to purchase, if you desire any,
thing in their line of business Give them call
and examine their stock. and they feel assured
that you can be accom- modated
Remember their establishment is on I'd Street.
Clearfeld. Pa, where you can buy goods to the
very best advantage. go
=, Old silver, copper brass. pewter and old cast
ings will be taken in exchange for goods.
May IL. 1853 MERRELL Il BITI.ER
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HHIMBLE-SkEINS and Pipe boxes for
Il Wagons, for sale by MERRELL l. BIGLER

J. R. MMURRAY. SAMUEL MITCHELL.
M'MURRAY 4 MITCHELL, Dealers in
w Foreign and Domestic Merchandise LUM-
BER, Flour, Grain, &C., New Wash ington, Clear
field county Pa October 25. 1865 Typ.
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APPOINTED. learn that Governor
Curtin has appointed his relative, William
c. Foley, Esq, Associate Judge in Clear
field county, in place of the late Judge
Bloom. This appointment was Gov. Cur
tins last official act before starting to Gu
ba-vhither he has gone on account Of his
health Mr.. Foley is man well known to
the citizens of this county, and is fully
qualified to fill the responsible position to
which he has been appointed.
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NNURNPIkE DIVIDEND.-At a meeting
Il Of the Managers of the Phlipsburg and Sus-
quehanna Turnpike road Co, held Nov. 22nd,
1865 it resolved that a Dividend of two dol
lars per share be declared. payable at the Office
at Phiipsburg on, and after the first day of jan
uary, 1866 b. HARTSHORN. President
Attest, Z. LLOYD, SccretOry.
Pnilipsburg Nov 23d IS65
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(soNsIr MPrIoN, sCKOFULA. RHEU-

(NONSU UMPTION, SCKOFuLA. KHEU-
" MATISM, &o.-Hegeman Co.'S Genuine
Medical Cod Liver Oil has proved by twenty years
experience. the most valuable remedy in use, as
while it cures the disease, it gives strength and
flesh to the patient Warranted pure and made
from fresh Ivers Sold uy Druggists generally.
HEGEMAN d CO.
Chemists and Druggists, Now York.
25 CENTS TO SAVE 25 DOLLARS --Hegeman's s
Concentrated Benzine removes Paint, Grease spots,
&c, instantly, and clea ms Silks Ribbons, Gloves,
de-, equal to new Only 25 cents per bottle.
Sold by Druggists. HEGEMAS Co,
Chemists and Druggists, New York.
, CHAPPED HANDS AND FACE, SORE LIPS,
&c.-Hegeman Cos Camphor
Ice with Glycerine cures Chapped hands &c I'M
mediatey. and will keep the skin soft and sm ooth
in the coolest weather. Sold by Druggists frice
25 cents Sent by mail for 35 cents
HEGEMaN& CO. Chemists and Dru ggists,
Nov. Is, 1855 -3m. New York
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FATTENING TURKEYS.-As this kind Of
poultry generally needs feeding. preparatory
TO their being sacrificed MS an offering on
Christmas, We give the foils swing receip.
for fattcning the same, which is taken from
the american Agriculturist For each
turkey mix pint of Indian meal with one
pint of unbolted -four, and pour boiling
water on it, stirring rapidly till it forms
q thin mush. Place the dish where the fowls
can have access to the feed at any time.
Let skinned milk or water be given also
In two weeks they will be fat aud oily as
butter They will fat,en better to have
their liberty in spacious yard. y
Music We direct the attention of read
ers to the advertisement of Mr.. b. N.
Greene, of Huntingdon, Pa, who is agent
for the Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organ,
end Steinway & Sons Pianos-both first
class Instruments The following certificate
of Mason Bros, appointing Mr.. Greene
agent for the sale of their Cabinet Organs,
will be of interest to many:
HUNTINGDON Pa, Nov. "a, 1865
This is to certify, that we have appointed
b. N. Greene sole agent, for the sale of our
Cabinet Organs, for the following counties,
to wit: Huntingdon, Blair, Centre, Bed
ford, Cearfeld, and Juniata; and he has
the exclusive right for the sale of the above
named Instruments in the aforesaid counties.
MASON BROTHERS,,
per j. W. Carrier, Gen'l Agent.
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Buy your goods at Showers, & Co.'S.
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rAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against harboring or trusting my wife Eliz,
abeth on my account she has left my bed and
board withou just poovocation, and [ will pay
no debts of her contracting after this date
Nov. I3 1865 % pd MOSES LARUE.
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Mossop sells the Cheapest goods.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

A raEE planted by ; dead pAE ks.ss
to have its roots Whit, h y
strike one seems almest l6 iSi As
other. sttssf~sAsrA zaftaaza
TOM Hoop says nokk kinR ~
like ;. Sunday kaaA eEiA go
To kavs time Iset Aezsys
must seI tbS ex2mplass - y ~ I,
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

A TIMELY REPRooE. oE.-Hauapr and sharp
wit are never put to. belter. usa than In
answering = fool according to his folly,
and We should wish that repro0is like the
following we're more frequent: -.
Some five or six years ago, in one Of
the trains Of cars running between New
ark and Jersey City, New Jersey, there
was young naval officer, who was con-
stantly interminghng his conversation
with the most prOfane oaths. A young
lady was so situated that she could NOT
but hear every time he swore. At first
she bore it with perfect eQuinimity then
as it continued, and rather increased in
the shocking character Of bis imPrecation,
she began to get idgety, her eyes flashed.
We knew bolt would soon be shot, And
that it would strike him. Il came directly.
'Sir, can you converse in the Hebrew
tongue!" ~
"Yes," was the answer, in . half un.
conscious, butsEght sneering tone.
= "Then," was the reply, 'Tf you wish
to swear any more. you will greatly ob.
lige me and probably the rest Of the pas.
sengers also if you would do It in He.
brew" =
watched him. It bad hit. His color
came and went-now red, now white
He looked at the young lady, and-then at
his boots. and then at the ceiling Of the
cars; but he did no: swear any more ei.
ther in Hebrew or Englisl- and he prob,
ably remembered that young ladysF
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

ABoUr THE WEATnEA III the sun rise
red and fiery, expect wind and rain.
IF at sunrise it be cloudy ard the clouds
vanish away as the sun riseth higher, il
is sure sign of fair weather.
Likewise, if the sun setteth red, it is a
sign of fair weather. II it set in a mud.
dy, misty color, it is a sign Of rain.
II the moon be compassed about with
q circle, like a great wheel, or is misty
and dim, wind or rain follows, or snow
within twentv.fOur hours.
The stars more bright than ordinary in
summer, signify great winds and wet.
:, II they twinkle or blaze in winter, the
wind north or east, it is sign Of a great
frost. When they are seen to fall or shoot
it is q sign Of q great rain and winds.
If the clouds are round and of dapple
gray color, and the wind north or east,
fair weather for two or three davs after.
If the clouds appear like towers or
rocks, they signify great showers.
II the clouds that arc small grow big
ger and bigger, it is sign Of much rain;
but If great clouds waste and grow less
it is q sign Of fair weather.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge Of
Pennsylvania, A. Y, NJ, aud the Ma
sonic Jurisdiction therenntO belonging.
Philadelphia, Sept. II, 1855. ~
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23
notice TO CREDITORS.

TNsTATE OF JOHN ". GALLAGHER, Deceased
II Notice is hereby given BY the underslgned'
1dmlnJstrst trx OF the Estate Of John W. Gallagher,
Deceased, to the creditors Of and an persons heving
the necessary youchers within ten months alter ihe
arst publication Of this notice, to the said Isabella
WIliiaaas, ct her residence ct Negro HhIs nrsas
N'~' ISABELLA WILLIAMS,
-.-.F Administrative Of said Estate.
Dated al rIaceryillr, Nov. :3d, lSS5-im
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23
THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED EvERY sLqURbAY MORNING. BY
DA RT- W. On L w q X g.
. - BStVSR AH.B PaOVRIsROA.


egRMs-sHAnIAnLH ABvARepOas Yesr, IS; aiE MoathS,
-; TAsss A0ashs se Ohs Meuh payable 70 the Car
risF). se essts; BiAgIs Ospiss. l1H seats
ADVERRIaUo--Ous sanaEs, e Ae. aFs iaserIsa o.;
Saeh kFoa. u 81 Buslness Cards. 10
Iess eae yeaF e.; Hasiness Oafas Of 10
Esaths ere. Hbsrsl disssunt viii - msas tfs
,eSsys ra,sR ~ gsaEH - sao'H AAVuAse@sAAs Which
sos PHTnTT -Ous Oass n rspsas wiaA ali ihs IsAsra
ever styiSSf PRINTING sch BOoks PamPhets, Bre
PNsra aAn1ha csulaFs. Ball Ilnkfts Prsgranmss Or
ieaat5 - Boo6A Dspaas wAoaAs, Cheeks, Receipts,
Caras. Labels, etc., ia PAsta - Aaey oaASre1 ine.
JUSTICES BLANKS-A0aavts UndeTtAkings aad Writ OF
AtAehnsAt uadeTths taN tr sas - this once aso
e. asS tbss PItu.Sd, - essaplsts efm = MNks pHMO
AisS, bSastlfsny -sHSssss1 MARRIAGE cGkfiFIUArk'
- PPTsHKR Me- ITIH WasAiAstOa opposite MaEsrss
Dsra Hoa1e Is the anlhoFsS4 Ageat Tor the MOUNTAIN
OIhOcRAT, ia he cV 81 sAn rr.oesee An ordeIs ter
sAS PaSsF AtvoFisAg len viA hn VII es Pro@puJ q"
il xNowLFON 4 CO., corner Of NOuteoHsry saa Cal.
fsyua s1Fssts ~ aulAa y ~ Agsa tsr the Aoun'
tsio n.mesFaA Ia naa HEaagisee. - 81. .
a. n AR0WH q tha aathSFBsA Aeent q TIE uHAOOnAr y
SesessGSwn OrSsS The pePsr, eAve!tag or fsr JSe
CWAa P jackson 70 The a0iAsEa.eA Agent 81 ne nOVE,
T1M RRNOcRAf 81 ~ DssndS, Orders tsn Win ain vi"
HIDI.SH1H & SuT sutAsvissa aseat ct saerazsatc-
InG1sf1N uavRtlaS M viah hin vtA FsssiVSlA'
A. q. l. nfasT Sc.s, The DE-oVHT at virsnia City,
col w KNOX s our aatAsEisSd agent At GtiEay Hlat
An sFsFs RvuA him NJ ths OsuSerat VIII Be prompty A.
O@ee, en- C0loma street.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

A SENSIBLE platform. "A person who
has devoted much attention 10 politics in
years past, much to his own tlnancial de.
triment, In a recent letter thus sueClastlv
sketches his present simple codes !" Poll
tics know nothing OF nov. There are
but two plaDks in. nav, platform, and, I
have nothing to do With say OtlgE aytil
these are secured, one being 10 ~ Sattsr
for my bread, the other % get eFe 20
put It on"
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-23

If you must pick locks, young man,
take the auburn, raven, chesnut, or brown
opeS. rs-''.1'' ''''' ''''
LOVE and incense are both so pure that
they will penetrate the heaviest cir and
the dcnseSt cloud,
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
sentiments of the resolutions, and under all
circumstances he Wonld sustain the Admin.
istration of the freedom of man, its CHIEF
ecrner etene.
fsaeaah Ar nr. nostle.

fpeesh BY Or. Dostie' :,
Or. Dostie was loudly called for anu l9 In'su5 :
his appearance, and spoke with ms usual
force upon the subjects which had calleu
them together. He alluded to the capture
of the chief of the assassins, JEFF. Davis, IN
the most forcible terms, together with ms
associates. He then spoke of the Governor
OF Louisiana and the late Mayor OF the city,
and their career during the rebei reign.
They ht.d both gone to Washington to serve
dim puruoses Mr.. Wells had boosted De-
fore his departure that he would not return
until he had taken steps to secure the re-
moVal OF Gen. Banks, the best friend LoulsI-
ana ever had. The speaker had also Oeen
threatened by those parties OF 2 forced resi- 3
dence at the Dry Tortugas, but TINS ne
thought could only be done by traitors,
whose nefarious attempts could never sue
eeed. He had fought in the civil portion OF
this struggle, and would continue to use an
his power so long as traitor could oe iouno
n the land.
He wanted the lo~al men, of whatever
parentage, to sett1 Ton the lands OF Gne
South, The Uni els of the State had
repeatedly made thrt IS of the use they N,
tended to make of the power they shoniu
hold, and their traitorous schemes should oe
crushed by the supporters of the Govern
ment. In conclusion, he called for cheers
for the Union, the President, Gen. Banks
and the soldiers who had captured the
chief assassin of the Saviour of the Amer
can Republic, which were most heartily
given.
The meeting then adjourned, and the
band proceeded to the offices of the True
Delta and Times and complimented them
with a serenade.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
LATEST FROM MOBILE.


We have the following news Of the 1atr
ana l4th, from which we CLEAN the subioins5
items: joiieo
BURNING OF THE STEAMER Sr. JoHN-Tos or,
LdFE,-We learn that the steamer St IN ~
tooK hre 1rom some cotton slowed alonusidiaa ,sia
oj ner poliers, and burned to the ws+or.e
city W. Aalles Irom the
Two lives were lost by the accident o,,o
passenger and the other cah;r- -ho,s o,oils ~
tne employ of the boat. The bagaa ~ ~ -
total loss psN0Sonsers were a
LEFr.-A large proportion of tba NO.
ollcers OF ne e. s. Navy, and who arc ,oy,, a1,s
prisoners OF war under parole left S.lu A. Low .l
yesterday for New Orleans and otbor bs nc cisy
dge general conduct here on the Mart 30
0dcs mas saVored too strongly 6f the h,aes.
saocla TO gain much favor in X Wy ~ e
eltner ofhciais or civilians. WbSSa Fa.,, =,
seemed 5S'4 20 realize their situation and COW
Hacs themselves in accordanee tbarar1i4t i'm
me MAJOR par. demeaned then1seivosi eI Um i1Ll,
goaId more become the cononerors - .s
the conquered. ei"eio1s tAan
u1s1THauEsuEo V4srroas, eona
$500 arrived in cur CITY bv stoas vrl,s
4epnyr yesterday: Mrs. N. = AZ, ssse5s5lef KS
D.: =, .; Trosny Col j. Grant Wilson ara = lFa r.
'0F A1oefs Eattkay, Of Gen. Bankg; sfatf 'T ND
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20

base gabMic6a0AiSss, p VIE eonpaRed
UlmSoniste Ike yoarpelf to leave tAeiF henea,
AID who by fraud welded the administra-
ti0n Of oar State Government TO the caHee
OF treason, and thus seught to rob us of our
proud nationality have q terrible response
blhty resting upon them. Many are new
returning. Some have profited by their folly
ana their crlmes and ask ns to forget and
forgive the past. Let our conduct towards
them be marked by calm forbearance,
worthy Of our triumph; let us not, how
ever, lose sight Of the common veal,
our duty TO the cause of liberty and
humanity. We live in historic times, and
owe a duty to posterity. The march of lib
erty is onward; let Us not be Led backward.
The institution of slavery has been dis
grace TO our country, and must be destroyed.
Our barren fields, destroyed factories, para
lyzed commerce, deserted villages, srnoui-
dering dwellings, bitter family alterations,
the graves OF patriot martyrs, and the hablll-
mentS OF mourning which surround us on
all sides, are now the blistering records OF
slavery and secession. The vain struggle OF
an efEete institution is nearly at an end. Let
US strive d little longer. The reasonable
torch Of civil strife for the protection of sla-
very win now give way to the countless "ln-
cendiary documents,p which must reach
every Southern household, and receive the
warm approval of every honest heart.
The language of Andrew johnson, ad-
dressed TO the people of Tennessee, on the
adoption of their Free State Constitution,
is equally and happily applicable to the
condition of louisiana:
THE foundations of society, under the
change III the constitution, are in harmony
with the principles of free government and
the National Union; and if the people arc
true to themselves, true to the State, and
loyal to the Federal Government, they win
rapidly overcome the calamities of the war,
and raise the State to power and grandeur
not heretofore even anticipated. Many of
its vast resources lie undiscovered, and it
requires intelligent enterprise and free
labor alone, to develop them, and clothe
the State with richness and beauty, sur
passed by none Of her sisters"
Respectfully yours,
MICHAEL HAHN.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMEN1.

rra IWenty-one States, including Louisiana,
lem lbennessee and Arkansas, have now, through
t! tnelr Legislatures, ratified the Constitu-
monal Amendment abolighing slavery
rn dnere Is no doubt but that New Hampshire,
Do;,n1nescncut, s';,1 sut, Iowa, Oregon and California
NJ NJ lolloW their example in due season
Inc Inc assent of but one more member Of the
onlon VIII then be required to make tls
44lneindment 4a0eil the law of the land, proyidtd
louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas are rec
os,Snlzed s,S as organized States. Some ex-slays
STATE viii, in that case, have the honor o.
glglng the casting vote for freedom. VIII
It oe Kentucky, North Carolina or Florida
py the unenyiable position of dogs in th.
Manger, endeavoring to delay what theH
cannot car, M nope to prevent. The amendmert
VIII De passed in spite Of them, and by thI
gotes Of states a thousand times more deed
y interested in the perpetuity of the ad
cursed Institution, and more yitally affected
py lts abolition, than these free and semil
Hee menials Of the slave power have eyed
neen, or ever can be- Y. Tribune.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
Remarks of Col. Thor.ne.

Fel0ac-caizeRS-W have assembled here
tonight prOfessedly to sustain the Admins
trati0n Of Andrew Johnson. / desire to
know of the intelligent gentlemen before
me, what part of his varied history do YOU
look favorably upon as the key note of your
admiration? Is it his present power and
patronage that we are here to honor, or is If
to honor that part of his character, illus
trated by his early struggles to conquer the
embarrassments of poverty and its conse-
quent oescurity? In examining the life Incl
dents of Andrew Johnson, which ones strike
your heart with the most personal admira-
tiong Hisprescnt imperial position, or the
Inldomlta6le energy he displayed in his early
life, which las been his stepping stone to
success! | stand here tonight to honor An
drew Johnso. most of all as the eyampler
OF the exalted influence of free labor; to
especially honos him because he Is Assem-
Italy q se!i-madetman; because. in spite of
every early Disadvantage of fortune, ne
Would succeed. Born in slave State, he
uld not possess eFep the advantages of q
common school sysserl-for it was after
he reached mans estste. it is asserted. he
learned to read and trite. From such q
stand-pomt, and amid Aoul-crushing inffu-
ehces OIL slavery institutions. he rose step
| pg step; hrst to be ae chief u1agis-
tFate OF hls village Residence. the
cnleI magistrate of his Goud State, a
AtNripNl vi NongfeSS, ana then Senator
ID congress, and is now PreSdent. I ask
2galn, which do You admire mot the Presi.
aent WITH ms power, or the moral OF his
early life! Why was il, fellow.ciizens that
andrew johnson, among all the Sonthern
senators, was alone true to his coINf+sv ite.
| las and Its principles? It was BECAUSE of
MS antecedent history-the unayGdsble
wrongs and suferings of the humble an
| prentice had schooled his nature to svpns- ,,s
tnlze Wlth the humble, instead OF tbe srT;Stc.
cratic element Of society; in this seysse
framing he learned to hate oprreesior aTS
the rlcl mans scoTn.as gecsnee IF tbSs
| experience, he fought the battles Of the poar
| q q ne intellectual struggle in the Unisad
| states senate that preceded the inareTT~e. rSe.
tlon OF the rebellion, and repelled Win tle-
| anee, and faith in right. the attacks =
,-+Soofnos, ,+S, Mason, Benjamin ana SIideil
Inere W@s no charm to him personalIg II
the rewards of arislocr&tic institutions
Wnca the4r Triumph would strike down }ib,
elty' aad make his Government 4. harsore,
o. tJTaa5s and shame Of Christian civil -.
tloa. I've arc geailg sincere IL our s.Ji5,sI-
ration q Andrew johnson, let US to-n7ssh;
de5eEnali;e that we VII adept political pT!n
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
Letter from Aug. DE R. Hnvhee.

Hon. A. P. Dostie, Chairman, etc.
.dy Dear Sir-Your favor, inviting me to
address my fellow-citizens at the public
meeting of tonight, is received. You know
how cordially sympathize with the move
ment, and how gladly would do anything
to aid its furtherance. But at this time it
seems to me desirable that the people should
listen to the familiar voices of those too long
silent; that the leaders of the people in the
happy times before the war should be heard
counselling submission to rightful authority,
a hearty cooperation in everything which
looks to doing away with sectional feeling,
and the sad animosities of war.
l rejoice that the language and acts of
President Johnson give abundant promise
of wise, moderate and statesmanlike adj
ministration.
| trust that all, in all parts of our country,
viii give to him that confidence and support
which his great responsibilities demand,
and his high character and eminent ser
vices justly entitle hin to.
Very respectfully, you obd't servant,
ArG. De B. HUGHEs.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
Letter from Hon. Il. a. Sherdon.

NEW OkLEANs lIAY 10. ISD1.
Hon. A. p. Dostie, Chairman, etc:
Dear .Sd'-Y0ur note of this date, inviting
me to be present and address q meeting Of
the friends of the United States Government
who desire to sustain President johnson, to
be held on the 18th inst, on Lafayette
Square, has just came to hand.
had intended to be present as a citizen
to hear what might be said on the occasion,
and mad not thought of taking any part in
the meeting. prefer not to speak, yet if
desired, viii do so. My purposes on the
subject which will be before the meeting are
already penned, and are very decided.
Very respectfully, L. a. SHELDON.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
Letter from Hon. Rurns VVapler.

NEW ORLEANS, May To, 1860.
DR.. A. p Dostie, Committee of Invitation etc:
Sri have the honor to acknowledge and
thank you for an invitation to address the
meeting tomorrow night, IN Lafayette
Square, in support of our honored Presi-
dent, Andrew Johnson, and his Administra-
ton. do not feel well to-day, but if in
good plight tomorrow, I shall rejoice to add
my little aid to the cause of Free Stateism
and Johnsonian principles on that occasion.
Very truly yours, RUFUS WAPLEs.
The Black Republican., 1865-05-20
letter from II. r. May.

VI" oEs14I71A1'9' -'L<IJ IVs IoVo-
Hon. A. p. Dostie:
Dear Sa'-Yours of the 18th is at hand,
requesting me to address meeting of the
friends of our Government. regret to be
compelled to state that the time is so short,
and the pressure of my official duties so
great, that it will be impossible for me to be
out as a speaker. | am most happy to offer
the use of my name and services in more
modest capacity.
Respectfully aAd truly yours,
IT p NAV