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Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

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'WoNANs RicnTs' NCoNvEyrIoS. - This bod,
held lis annual meeting in New York on Thurs
day. Characteristic speeches were made by Mrs
stanton, Lucretia Mott, Rev. Henry Ward Beech
cr, Theodore III lton and Others Mrs. Stanton
insisted that women should have the right to IN,
ballot, as well as black men, and he eligible IL
the lighter desc riptions ofwOrk, which were now
monopolizcd by men. She ought also to be eliri
bic to the learned professions, and might even &c
to Congress. Mr.. Tilton likewise advocated wo
mans rights to the elective franchise, and so did
Mr.. Beecher, each in his peculiar style.
The citizens of Cumberland, Md. are
making efforts to secure for that place bet
ter supply of water. Recently the city
council issued bonds to the amount of $50.
900 (of which $4,000 have already been
solD for the purpose of building water
works. 1t is designed to bring the water
directly from the mountain streams.
The Reconstruction Committee is now called
the obstruction committee, as their plan is, mot
TO bring in, but TO kecpout the southern states
We gave the plan last week and our readers
doubtless perceived that southern states are TO
be except out till 1870, so that the radicals can
carry the next Presidential election and be able
TO flstcn upon the country all their dabolical
party in power carried on the late war to bring
about union or dsunion.
On the 9th instant Milton Keller, aged Is
years, son of William Keller, living on top of the
mountain, five miles west of Frederick, Md, met
with fatal accident lie was narrowing in II
field, when the harrow dragged loaded shell out
cf the ground, which it is supposed had been
buried there since 1862. lie picked up the shell
to examine it. when it exploded, killing him in
stlntly. His prothcr who was standing close hv
at the time, was badly burned, but not danger
ously,
"A man named Fleming died at Lockport
Will county, Illinois, recently, aged one hundred
and two years, having been born in l764. He
was never sick in his life, rot even. to the extent
of a headache or toothache, and was never a suf-
ftrer from anything in the way Of accident,
by laying piece of charcoal on burn the
pain subsidies Immediately. BY leaving the char
coal on one hour the wound is healed, as has been
demonstrated on several occasions. The remedy
is cheap and simple, and certainly deserves a
trial l''.
MEETING At CUMpERLASD-A large meeting of
the friends of President johnson was held ut Cum
bcrland, Md, on Saturday evening. 1t was ad-
dressed by the Hon. Montgomery Blair, and Cap
tain Frank Gallagher, of Baltimore.
-DctSt Du'ieT' u Is salu, presented Artcmns
Ward with n splendid gold watch, Artcmus in
the fnness of his heart, was about to return his
thanks for the magnificent present, but was pre-
vented by the Beast: '!Np thanks, it cost me
nothing, aud have barrel of them left" The
Beast could afford to be generous.
The Holmes County Farmer cannot unjcr-
stand, il Il poor negro is as good as a rich Abo-
litonist, why the bonds OF the latter should be
exempted from taxation, while the negro pig
is heavily taxed,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
The Tune Changed.

Et" But few months since and Cove
nor Swan was in the opinion of the Radi-
Gals, the nc plus of Unionists, the perfection
of Governors, the ''noblest work of God'
an honest man. Now that it is discov-
cred that he is not in perfect accord with
their ultra views, the whole pack, Tray,
Blanch and Sweetheart, are athis heels, and
denouncing him as traitor, as in simpa-
thy with Rebels, and declare that che is,
and never was of much account"
He may well exclaim, "save me from
my friends"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
On heels.

ES"A fantastic parade is to come off at
Hagerstown on Saturday next. In the pa
rade, it is stated will be exhibited the
Freedman's Bureau, on wheels, and other
curiosities of the day: Go, by all means,
if you would see fun,
-Confscaton proceedings in the United
States District Court at Jacksonville, ,Flori-
da, have been stopped by an order from
President johnson, All the property of
rebels now in possossin of the government
authorities will be Immediately restored
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

THE INDICTMENT OF JEFFERSON DAvIs.-Thc
Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the New. York
Herald writes:
Jefferson Davis received the notice Of the ip
dictment for treason presented against him by
the grand jury of the United States Circuit Court,
recently in session in Norfolk, with something
more than stoical Indifference On the CONTRA
ry, he expressed himself, as am told,- greatly
pleased at tho result, and hoped that his case
would now soon be decided. lie shows himself
in his conversation on the subject 10 have been
perfectly sincere in his avowals all along Of an
earnest desire TO be placed on trial. While do
not believe that he for moment cntcrtains any
APPREHENSION us the result Of the trial. am salts
fed that he both expects and desires that the cx-
animation shall lie of the most thorough aRd
searching character. His chief point of defence,
as he has frequently stated, will be based on the
subject of State rights and the prerogativc
granted every citizen of a State to sustain the
oti;cial action ofsuch State. think, moreover
he feels confident ofrcceiving a fair and impair
tial trial, and is willing 10 abide the issne. To
his council am told, he has already written on
the subject Of his expected trial. Come what
will; Jefferson Davis will show himself no cow
ardly prisoner at the bar Of justice.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
siSrnOA THE REPORT OF THE nALrInonE svSl

sAfhoN THE REPORT OF THE BALTIMORE sUSl
FLouR.-The market was dull and heavy to-
day, with more disposition on the palt of some
of the late buyers to realize. Holders generally.
however, in view of the light stock, were steady.
at quotations; good Supers were firm at $40
Sales were limited to small lots to the trade nj
prices within our range, as follows: Howard
street Super apd cut ETtra $40 25al0 80. do.
Extra shipiSag Sll.sOal2, do. high grades Sl2
al3, do. Family Sl4als: Ohio Super sad Gu.
Extra SlOHlo %, do. Extra shipping Sl)al2, do.
retailing Sll 50al2 80, do. Family Si2'50aI4 So:
Northwestern Super SO .75alO; do. Extra $40 IS
all so, City Mills Super 50 75alO; do shipping
brands Extra Sl3al3 so, DO. Standard Extra IL
a$l2, do. high grades retailing SlI so; RyeFlour,
new, 525a$5 75 per Dbl: Corn Meal---City Mills
and Brandywine 25aS4 373 Fer Dbl. r .
Grain-Whc hcat-7l4 bushs white and Gs5
bushs red comprised the offerings to-day; no prime
or choice. Included in the sales were several
small lots common 10 fair white at 25OaS2 s5,
and 425 bushs red at 262aS2 80 per bpshcl-de-
mand for suitable Wheats cotipues ahead of the
supply. Corn was ip good receipt, tIe offerings
on Change amounting 10 SO, 500 iusi,s, ,yhite and
10000 bushs Yellow demand was very active
for both colors, and nearly all the samples were
closed out before the close of Change hour We
report sales of 30 900 6ushs white good to prime,
at s6as7 cts; 1900 do, mixed at "a cts 1900 bushs
yellow at 81 cts. 5000 bushs DO. at s2 cents per
bushel. Oats were brisk, and brought better
prices than for several preceding days; we report
sales of 1000 lshs at IS cts; 1920 bushs at 80 cts
500 do. a G2 cts weight.
ItAGERsTOWN MARKETS.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

LArGHABLE.-An ebony coored femlle of the
African persuasion entered II store in Pearl street
yesterday, and asked polite clerk to show her
some ''1lesh colored hose" Taking a second
glance at the shade, the young man vent in
searchiof the article returning with lot of black
stockings whcrcat the sable customer frowned in
dignantly, turned suddenly upon the middle OF
her foot, and 'jcrkcd' herself out of the store.
rrmarking as she went that he Couldn't fool her
wild dem ole black stockings;' she wanted flesh
color or none at all.-4iJany Times.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

WASHINGTON COUNTY RAILRoAD-CoNDEMNA-
TIoS OF LAND.-Since our last report the follow
ing awards have been made by jurics for property
t,ken for the use of the Washington County Rail-
road, in the lower part of this county,
Aprl27. John W. Breathcd and Wife, $2,:
900, so.
April IS. S. D. Stranb and Wife, 81, 800, 3d.
The barn will have 10 bc removed.
April 80. G. W. Anderson and Wife, So, 800,
and company to construct a culvert for the pass
age of stock under the road
May ID. L. Snively, $4,000.
Syester and Alvey for land owners. Hamilton
for II. Il. Co.-Nrdl6.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

BRowNLow has met more than his match in
Il sketch of that reverend parsonage in the follow
ing slashing and domning style:
No other State was ever afflicted and disgra-
ccd and cursed with such an unmitiguted and
unmitigatable, such an unredecmed and irrc-
dccmable blaclguard as her Chief Magistrate.
lie is II parody, q carricature, broad bur!csque
on all possible governors. They say there is
Though he is but single swine, there are as many
devils in him as there were in the whole herd
that ''ran violently down steep place into the
sea-" His heart is nothing but Kissing knot of
vipcrs, rattlesnakcs, cobra and cotton mouths.
He never argued question i'll his life, approach
ing no subject but with fierce, bitter coarse, low
and vulgar objurgations. His tongue should be
bored through and through with his own steel
pen, heated red hot. ... ..
Ths.man, as we have said, calls himself clcr-
gyman. lie holds forth in pulpits. lie breaches,
prays and exhorts, draws down his face, drops
the coraegs of his mouth, and undertakes to look
sanctmonous. And yet he seems always try
ing in his pnlp.t dscourses TO sec under how thin
a disguise he can venture TO curse AMI swear and
blaspheme. lie can't offer up aprayer in the
house of God without telling the Lord what an
internal scoundrcl, damned theft OF cursed vaga-
bond, this that or tie other neighbor is. From
his youth mp TO his old age he has had no person
al controversies without attacking the wives,
fathers, mothers, grandfathcrs, grandmothcrs,
brothers, sisters, chdron, unclcs, aunts and
ncphews ofhis Ipo nents.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Business Notice.

GD" IHssrs. T. G.. ROBER T.SON'
and D. B. 1&CLEERl, Hayersto~a,
hare caeh kimHy consented to receire and
Joirard dU orders to tbs establishment for
subscription, odcenising or job pwh. On
friends riU please Jcar tbs IN mt'nd Mcm-
selecs, report 1t to Meir nciyhJors and ac'
accordiMy. ..
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

lMroRrAYT OnDER,-Thc National Intelligencer
congratulates the country upon an order issued
from the War Department, on Tuesday, by dircc-
tion of the President declaring that military
commissions and courts-martial are not apthor-
lied, and therefore will not assume jurisdiction in
the trial ofpcrsons other than those belonging to
the army and navy of the United States camp
followers, contractors and such Others as are i'll
dcatcd in the articles Of var aud the acts Of Con-
grcss. ..
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
A Mistake.

GS~ 'Nobody in this State asks for Negro Suf-
frage," says the baltimore american. That
paper has forgotten that Frank Thomas is from
this State, and that he is the Representative Of a
party, He, and the american may not ask for it,
but they are cndcavoring to force it upon the
people, not only by Congressional enactments,
but, also, by Constitutional Amendments.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

IN" a red-mouthcd radical from Pennsylvania
was recently removed from Office in Washingtes,
and conservative appointed to succeed him. A
great splutter was created in the radical wigwam
in consequence. Considerable uncasiness was cx-
pcrienccd by those who were in political sympa-
thy with the elected for fear their fate would be
like unto his. 1t is believed that this is but the
beginning cf the end, and that it is the purpose
of the Administration to have the right men in
the right place.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Drnwnc,i i'm the Canal.

Es"On Saturday last, Mrs. Elizabeth
Teech, wife of Mr.. John Teech of this place
accidentally fell overheard from a canal
boat lying in the canal near town, and be-
fore assistance could be afforded her, was
drowned. She was quite young and but,
recently married.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

AppoINTED.--Licut. Charles Knodle,
late Of the 7th Md. Regt., has been appoin-
ted to clerkship in the Appraisers Office
of the Custom House at Baltimose. Mr..
Knodle is high-toncd gentleman, of fine
educational abilities. and is well fitted for
the position assigned him.-laI.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

Lieut.. Blanding, adiutant of the frecdmep's
bureau, while walking the streets of Meridian,
Miss, in campany with a Mr.. Woodruff, the
other night, was shot at by some unknown per-
sons from behind, and pierced with three bullets,
which caused his death in about two hours
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Patents Issued.

Eg" Among the patents issued last week
from the Patent Office is one to b. G..
Fitzhugh of Baltimore, for improvement in
Harvesters, and one to J. II. Seymour, of
Hagerstown, for improved spittoon for Rail
Road Cars.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

The sanitary committee ef the New York
board Of health has determined TO assign TO the
care of the homeopathic physicians of that city
a portion of some OF the cholera hospitals du-
ring the approaching summer.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
~ BLIC y a l. l.,
sCF
l4I NIX &TOEK

uAGERsT0WN BANK STOCK,
100 sh,res of the stock of shis Bank will he sold at
Public Sale, in front Of the Banking Rouse,
I'm Tursaty tie 29h day Of Nay
It 10 t'clacb \. NJ.
This I..nE is .rpw paying dividends of twrlreper
*. Shcckcs.
N.r ~ lax Auct.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
No Devia tioA.

ES'We wish ALL to reRember that sub
scriptions TO this paper must invariably be
paid in advancc-that ne paper is sent from
the office until paid for. From these terms
we shall not deviate for high or low, rich
or poor, friend or foe, kitl or kin.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
ppJyATE ALE,
sub.crs. ,r will ss!l ut P,ivatc SAL,

'ENhc subscrTssr will sal ut Private sal''
= vtls. New Rag Carpct. good Tahes II Set
,;ond Chairs 3 Looking Glasses. .Tsdl"tStan''s.
Wash Stand. 20 yds Secondhand Carpet.
stoves | Safe lee Cream Frcczcrs. Set
t'andl, Moultls. ! Pair Ncnitian Blinds. \ lot
Tin Ware Brides liaitc.s, Saddles. &c.
NJ. A. ], WOLF.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

HAGERsrowN AND CoNocoCnEAGUE TURNPIKE
CoMpAxY.--On the 7th inst, the following gentle
men were elected Directors for the ensuing year;
Hon. J. d. RoMAS, DAVID ZEuERs DAVID AnTz,
FRED FEcMrIG, DAVID c. HAMMcYD, and DANIEL
DSrpp President
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Randolph ID. Cushen,

EF Formerly citizen of this county
has become associated with Mr.. Gideon
Shiery, also, formerly of this county, in
the publication of the "Commonwealth," at
Harrisopburg, Va,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

TRUE ENouGH.-The n. Y. Round Ia
Ute tells the workingmen that they will ncv-
er be able to control capital, and that in
stead of working eight hours day hereaf-
ter they will be more likely to work twelve
or fourteen. 1t says they must spay the
national debt, and that whereas, previous
to the war, each man gave one hour Of
each days labor to the Government, he
must now give three hours.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

The State Senate ofNIassachuscttS has passed
10 be engrosscd bill furnishing by fine of $50
the exclusion OF persons of color from places of
amusement public convcyanccs, &c -,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
A Few questions for the Radicals.

Is slavery abolished as an institution in the
United States! II 50, how WAS it doue unless
The amendment TO the Constitution of the United
States ~ THAI effect was ratified by States in the
Union?
Was the PRECIPITATION of President Lincoln,
abolislfug slavery, Of any binding force unless
binding on States subject to the popers of the
General Government Of tie Union! II 80, how
could they he subject to the General Govern
mcnt unless they were in the Union?
If the CUncjel ate StatrS were out of the Cnion
and not Subject TO its Constitution and laws, but
to their Government est rbIishet, why lad they
not power to crcttc debt which uurtnagcd the
land and property of is iuhthluEt s. and whick,
being held by foreign nations, ut least 50 far be-
came II debt not to be rcpudIlcd either by its
own subjects OF by the nation conqucring ii by
force Of lrnls! ... . '.... r..
Had the Conlcdcracy succeeded in seeding
from the Union, and accomplishing the object of
their rchcllion, ami subsequently we had through
purchase Of ofnnncXation, untcd should we not
have bccn obliged TO assume its debts It's well aS
its territory? USo, under peaceful annexation,
are we not equally liable through conquest il
those States were out Gf the Union and ii distinct
people with nm established GovcrGmgpt?
Can any legislation by Congress, any express
sous in any oftho proc.tmationS On messages OF
| President Lincoln, any statement iu any oil our
| diplomatic correspondence, any orders from our
Generals in the field he produced, which for a
moment can he construed into an admission on
our part that those States were or have been, out
of the Union, and were not subject to the require
mcnts Of the Constitution.
Then why delay TO consumnatc the purpose
| of the war, TO re-estIhlish The Union under the
Constitution, and again mitcdlv press forward
toward the accomplishment of The proud destiny
contemplated by the founders of the Republic,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
T n. LANTZ, fiji

T n. LANTZ, 6D
Grocery and Variety Deates, s1'AAa>s
Has Just received full and complete assortment
OF GROCERIES AND VARIETIES,
at ti.c iowest ,aare4 rates. which he sgoingtp scn
ar TIE 10 WEST CASH PRICES
His stock comprises
BROWN and WHITE SUGARS,
SYRuPS and MOEASSES,
- GREEN and BLACK TEAS,
RIO, LAGUYRA and dJAVA C0FFEESs
all of the very BEST QUALITY. Also;
TOBACCO and CIGARS,
SPICES and ESSENCES.
FLOUR AND CORNMEAL,
LARD, BACON, FISH, CHEESE, SALT. SOAP
BEANS, PEAS, P0rAT0Es,, ydXEGAR,
CORN STARCH, RICE FLOUR,
PRESERVED tSGER, u..
TRATToy,s cEIEBRATED nhfEsD YEAST CAKES.
and other articles in the line of GrocEnIgs and
CouxrRY PnoDucE. lie also keeps a large stock of
BROOMS, BUCKETS, TUBS, BRUSHES,
and particularly call attention to all in want OF
BASKETS to call and examine my large assort
ment SO different styles and sizes; great of
CHILDREN's CiRRIAGES, CARTS, WHEEL.
DARROWS AND TOYSiei =.
q all sorss, Fishing Hooks and Lines Of the latest
fhnd best Patents Table Mats. Floor Mats, Buggy
Rugs. Ropes, llaltcrs Twines, Stone, China ana
Glass Ware, Rockingham and Cand Ware, Willow
Ware Rattan Ware, and Wooden Ware of every
vaacty and pattern; Rolling Hoops, Grace Hoops,
Jumping Ropes, &c, &c.
c~FARMERS will find mo ready at AL timcs
GOODS F5R COUNTRY PRODUCE
at CASH PRLcEs. Now rl in want of GOOD and
CHEAP GOODS, be sure and call FIFTH DOOR
from the Public Square, East side of North Poto-
mac Street.
Sign over the Door,
J, n. LANTH'S Store.
p. S.-0rdcrs promptly filed and delivered 70
any part of the town free of charge.
Ilagcrstown, May 3, 1850, ....-. ..
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
nj \ r RIED.

In the NJ. +. Church, at Smithburg, Wa hng-
ton Co., Nd, OH the Bird inst, by Rev. j. W.
buckley, MIR. PETER ROBINSON TO Miss MARY G.
HousEn, both of the above named place.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

TuE NEw FIVE Cent CoN.-Thc act which has
passed both Houses of Congress to authorize the
coinage OF five cent. pieces shall be composed Of
copper and nickel, not exceeding twcnty-four
per cent OF nickel. This coin is to he legal
tender to the amount ofone dollar, and redeem
cd when presented in sums of not less than one
hundred dollars. 1t is proposed to make this
exactly grammes u IL loo grains in weight.
Three of the coins will weigh ono half an ounce,
and will be convenient in the pocket for II pos
tage weight. The law also prohibits the issue
of fractional notes less than ten cents after .thc
passage ofthis act. The color and appearance
of this coin will he similar TO the three cents coin
authorizedby act of March 3, 1865.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

g CHOOL.
THE undersigned bcgs to announce to the cti-
zcns of Williamsport, and its vicinity. that he has
opened CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, and
ENGLISH SCHOOL in the roqm fprlnerly occ,i-
pied by the Rev. MIR. NELL. Both sexes arc aI-
mitted.
TERMS:
PRIMARY CLASS, per quarter $500
ADVANCED pupils, in ENGLISH, $500
CLASSICS or MATHEMATICS, $500
The present quarter will be u weeks.
,,,,. GEO. II. TIROOP.
Williamsport, May, II, 1866.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
DIE d.

On the 2sth' ult. lat her residence in Clear
spring, Nd, Mrs. SUSAN BovEY. in the IL year
of her age, widow of the late Michael Bovey.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
DRING on YOUR ORDERS.
HUfETT EE.NDELL G CO.,

UTTETT E-E1NDELL d: CO.,
Manufa cturcrs of Pure Bone Fertilizers.
,lcsirc Farmers wishinga supply of their Fcrtil-
zcrs. TO hand in their orders in good season, so
hat they cln be sppplicd.. They manufacture
or the .... ..
HoME .MA.RKET ALONE,
md are dcsirous of farmers whom they supply
with their much p,ssdcd fertilizers, that they
ring with them when sbeir orders are filled, Il
;uTrly of BONES which WA he taken in cX-
change, or the highest cash p'itr lac paid there
or.
They are tcsirous of filling the home SsDGns
ur this invaluable fertilizer, and if the farmers
will interest themselves in keeping up supply
IF Bones. no difficulty need be upprehendei that
Ill will not he supplied. The Bone Mill is the
I'D "Frcancr Mid, laeated at the northern end
of lIagerStown. -
May II, 1866 Ilu,lETT, KENDELL&Co.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-04
OFFICIAL.

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Post-Office at Evansville, State of Indiana,
ON the Sd day of December, 1866. 9Da tfif
BB-To obtain any of these letters, the
applicant must call for 4" advertised let
ters, " give the date of the list, and pay one
cent for advertising. ~ 4ils7fF ao.c
BE- If not called for within one month.
theyswill be sent to the Dead-Letter Office.
Free Delivery of letters by carriers, at the
residence of owners, in cities of $4,000 in
habitants or over, may be secured by OBJ
serving the following Rules: tt.s-
l. Direct letters to the street and number,
as well as the post-office and State.
z. Head letters with the writer's post
Office and State, street and number, sign
them plainly with full name and request
that answers be directed accordingly.
3. Letters to strangers and transient visit
ors in a town or city, whose special address
may be unknown. should be marked, in
the. lower left-hand corner, with the word
g Transient" -.l-.. q
4. Place the postage-stamp ON the upper
right-hand corner, and leave space be-
tween the stamps and direction for post
marking without interfering with the
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MIA request for the return of a letter
to the writer, if unclaimed within thirty
days or less, written or printed with the
writer's name, post-office, and State across
the left-hand end of the envelopes on the
face side, will be complied with free of
extra postage.-[Sec. %, Law of 1868.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-04

The following upon the Indiana
Senatorship, is from the New York
Tribune of the 9th ult:a ion aa4 hsan
John DsDefrees, late Public Prin-
ter..Iis suggested in several Indiana
Journals as a candidate for u. s. Sem
ator from that State, vice Hon. Henry
IS. Lane, who declines reelection.
Mr.. Defrees has for quarter of
century been leading citizen of IN
diana, honorably identified with her
progress and history, and never held
an Office, so far as, we can recolleet,
but that of Public Printer, in which
he earned far more than he received.
Indiana can hardly have a more up
right and capable citizen; and, while
we do not know what other names
may be submitted to the Legislature.
we feel sare that Mr.. DIS election
would be wise and satisfactory
choice. We speak not of claims; no.
body has any claim to public trust;
but the country has a right to the
services of her ablest and worthiest
citizens