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The national Republican., 1866-11-17

PArER PArRI2.-( Copy by II. G. Prdtt)-
Stuart's portrait of Washington, owned by
the Boston AthenGum Association, which is
conceded to be the best likeness extant, has
been splendidly reproduced by II. O. Pratt,
Of this city, for presentation to distinguished
Oriental statesman who has manifested his
high appreciation Of the life and character of
Washington in handsome eulogy, published
in one OF his works. the donation OF this pic
turc will be fitting recognition of one who
has been leader in the reception and diffu-
sion of Western civilization in his native
land. Mr.. Stuart left the original as it was
at the close Of the last sitting which he re-
ceived from Washington, only the head and
neck being painted. The additional figure,
costume, and background are added by Mr.
Pratt from one of Stuart's finished dupli-
Gates, several of which were painted by him
For the benefit of those who have no Oppor-
tunity to examine the original, it is proper
to state that this copy is very literal and
truthful one in every respect. Mr.. Pratt's
acquaintance with Stuart enabled him to
become familiar with his portraits in all stages
of their progress, and having copied many
of his best portraits, is well qualified to re-
produce the distinguishing traits Of his style.
Messrs. Williams 4 Everett have made one
OF their best frames for this picture, and it
may be seen at their gallery for few days.
Mr.. Pratts widely-appreciated reputation
as portrait painter has made him the reci-
pient of several important commissions for
copying historical portraits, and his fulfill
ment Of them has done him great credit.
Gov. Pownals portrait fills niche in The
Maine State House, Commodore Preble
reigns in the Preble house at Portland. Mr..
Pratt's pictures have found their way to
some remote corners OF the globe. A por-
trait by him Of the King Of the Sandwich
Islands now hangs in the palace at Honolulu.
Several of his pictures are in Mexico. His
coloring is soft and beautifully finished, and
his success in securing correct and EXPIRES
sivc likeness is remarkable. At his studio
can be seen many interesting illustrations Of
Rocky Mountain and Mexican scenery
painted several years ago, after his return
from two years trip in those regions, prov
ing that his talent is not confined to por.
traits.-Boston Transcript
We understand that this painting will be
exhibited for few days in Washington be
fore it is sent abroad.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
The Quebec Sufferers.

QuEngc, Nov. 16.-The Mayor has received an
other dispatch from London by tho Atlantic cable,
authorizing him to draw for $40, 900 moro for tho
relief of the sufferers by the late fire. This makes
q total of $40, 900 from London.
A grand amateur concert, under tho patronage
Of the Governor General, was given last night, for
the benefit of the relief fund, and realized q con-
siderable amount.
A large number Of mechanics and iaborers arc
leaving for tho States.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

NATIONAL THEATRE The benefit Of Mr.. j. W.
WALLACE at this theatre last evening was just
what we expected, successful and brilliant affair
We know of no actor that has been so successful In
the rendition Of the difficult part Of 'Fagin' as
Mr. WALLACE. The support given Mr.. WALLAcK
deserve favorable mention, particularly the 'Bill
Sykesn Of Mr.. BANGS, the 'Bumble" OF Mr.. srAcK'
MAN. and the "Nancy Sykes" of Mrs MEEK
Wo hope the management will endeaVor to pro
duee .'Oiiyer Twist" again before the termination
of the present engagement. This afternoon at two
o'clock occurs family matinee, when tho amusing
comedy, the Serious Family" will be presented.
We are glad to notice the success Of the Saturday
matinsss, and we would here remind heads Of
families that II Is for ladies and children expressly
these entertainments are given. Tho price Of ad-
mission, We notice, Is popular and within the reach
Of ALL
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
PERSONAL.

Gov. SWAMI is at Williards'.
RrsroRI got 100000 in Boston.
Ross WNANs has been made president Of
the Maryland Agricultural So,iety.
Mr.. JAY Cooke and Mr.. II. G. Fahnestock,
of the firm of Jay Cooke 4 Co., have bcon in town,
the guests Of Mr.. II. D. Cooke, few days past.
Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS has given set Of
jswelry to be disposed ofat fair ofthe Washington
and Lee Association, Of Norfolk.
FRANCIS LIssorTE, Frenchman, is taking
a walk in Buffalo. He commenced at six o'clock
Tuesday and intends to continue, without stopping
until eleven O'Clock Saturday night.
GEN. CHAMBERLAIN, Of Maine, has resigned
tho chair Of rhetoric and oratory in Bowdoin Col
lege in anticipation Of bis entering upon his duties
as Governor of tho State.
PRoF. HARRIS, of the Bangor Theological
Seminary was on Thursday elected President of
Bovdoin College by the unanimous vote of the
trustees and overseers.
JOSEPH BRowN, Jr., of Raymond, N. H., q
highly respected citizen, died very suddenly the
sth inst, of heart disease He was sixty years
of age.
Hon. REvERDY JOHNSON, of Maryland,
Mayor Hoffman and family, and Moses Grinnell,
were Wednesday present at the performance Of the
"Black Crook" at Niblos Garden.
JAMES p. AMEs, of Chicopec, Mass, has
been elected President Of the Sharp's Rifle Manu-,
featuring Company, and Samuel II. Green, of Hart.
ford, Ct, Secretary.
w. II. BEARD has finished picture of a
forest scene In which the most conspicuous object
is snapped and rifted "Giant of the Forest"
This is supposed to have been long a landmark for
the old Indian, who is gazing at it, and who seom,
to be stricken with grief at its fall.
WILLIAM BRADFORD, the marine painter
who has been to tho Arctic regions four times to
study their grand phenomena, has embodied the
results of his studies in large painting, "Crushsd
by Icsbergs," which will be sent next year to the
Paris Exhibition, and from thence to Berlin to be
chrome Autographed.
Mrs. JOHN MoRRIssEY attended wedding
in Troy on Wednesday, and was gotten up, accord.
ing to local Jenkins regardless Of expense. lie
says: The lady certainly attired far in advance
Of any Of her who present, and It has boen
said that the value Of tho precious stones which
adorned her person would purchase not only all the
dresses worn in the church, but the odHoe and III
entire furniture. Mrs. Morrisscy wore pearl-col'
ored corded silk dress with black thread.lace
aouncos over which was thrown black lace shawl
Her hair arranged for full dress, and upon hci
head was silver crown, or wreath, thckly studded
with diamond stars. Upon her mock was cora
and diamond necklace Of great value Diamond
bracelets also oncircled her wrists. Upon her feel
were slippers Of gold color. In addition to thil
gorgeous display, the lady's hair fairly gittered
| with diamonds
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
New York city Officials Hauled over the
Goals.

ALBANY, Nov 16.-The Governor has appointed
missioner to take testimony and examine witnesses
in the matter of the charges preferred by the Citi'
zens Association against Charles @. Cornell, Street
Commissioner Of New York. Also, Hon. Jno'
sedgswiok, of New York, like commissioner to
conduct tho inquiry in the case pending against
Mathew T. Brennan, Comptroller Of New York.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
The Maryland Horse Fair.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 16.--Ths Horse Fair was
largely attended to-day.
The rst race was for colts, best three in 6yo, for
q purse Of 5000. The race was won by White Foot
Tho second race was three miles and repeat, in
harness, for n purse of $4,000 The entries were
silas Rich Dan and Patchen. The race was won
by Silas Rich. Time, 7:57.
Tomorrow, the last day. tho proceeds are an-
nounced to be for tho benefit of the poor of Rock
ingham county Virginia. Dexter Is to trot against
tme, and tho horses Flyaway, Warwick and Sleepy
Davy are entered for contest.
During tho race this afternoon portion of the
staging gave away, precipitating some 20 or more
persons to tho ground, producing some excitement
No one was seriously injured.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
WiunebaRo Trust Lands.

The Commissioner Of the General Land
Office has sent to the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, for delivery to the parties entitled
thereto fifty patents for Winnebago trust
lands in Minnesota. These lands are part Of
what was formerly the Winnebago reserva-
tion in Minnesota and we're sold for the
benefit of the Indians, under the act Of Con-
gress, approved February 2l, 1868.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
From Kentucky-Arresto of a Robber-Death
OF n Prominent Politician.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. l6.-Waltor Scott, who re-
Gently committed a heavy robbery in Cincinnati,
was arrested to-day for forging important papers.
They were found upon his person.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. lG.-Hon. Timolan Craven, q
prominent politician of Southern Kentucky, died
at Columbia on Wednesday.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
From the Indian Country.

A recently appointed agent Of the Indian
Bureau, sent out to investigate the disturb
ances growing out Of the refusal Of the Chey-
enne and Arrapahoe Indians to give up that
region in Kansas known as the Smoky Hill
route, has reported his arrival to the Com
missioner and states that from all the facts
which has thus far been ascertained, he sees
no grounds for the apprehension any diff
entities of q serious nature
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
STATE DELIBERATION.

The PRESIDENT and most Of the members
of the Cabinet, and the CHIEF JusrrcE Of the
Supreme Court of the United States, and the
GESERAr-rS-CHIEp of the army were in con-
sultation at the Executive Mansion last even
ing and Thursday evening, upon important
matters Of State concern.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Railroad Accid mt,

GUELPH, CIV, Nov. 16.-The day express train
going West to-day was thrown off the track near
Guelph, caused by broken rail. Tho express mes
ssnger, Weeks, was killed on the spot. Several
passengers were injured, mono fatally.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

"STELLA VAGRANs" is informed that his
shooting-star communication is inadmissibe
A man who attempts to take observations
of the Milky Way through six glasses Of
milk punch can hardly be relied upon for
precise astronomical information.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

EXTRA BILLY SMITH has been summoned
to Danville, Virginia, to testify in suit
brought against the town for the value of
certain liquors destroyed by order of the
Mayor, to keep it from falling into the hands
of struggling soldiers at the time of Lees
surrpndcr
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
The General Land Oalce.

Returns received by the Commissioner of
the General Land Office show that during
October 6,l62 acres of the public lands were
disposed Of at the Stevens Point Wisconsin,
office, and at the Ironton (Missouri) Office
$3.50. Most of the land was taken for actual
settlement. The cash sales amounted to
1924.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

LADY DON, who has been enjoying herself
at the Geyser Springs, Californis. was announced
to appear in Sacramento on October So after which
she was TO visit one or two other interior cities,
and thsn return and play . farewell engagement at
the Opera House, San Francisco. -
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Pen. Pencil, and Scissors.

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from
this source yesterday were S4lO,2Tl.34.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

The newspaper correspondents have circu-
lated extensively the report that Con Grant attended
tho horse races at Baltimore during the Maryland
Horse Fair but they were mistaken. Col. J. g..
Mosby, late Of the confederate army, was there,
however,
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
The Condemned Fenians.

TORONTO, Nov. l6.-Mr. Mckenzie, counsel for
the Fenans, purposes applying on Monday to the
Court Of Queens or Common Pleas for new trials
for Lynch, Layden, Slanen, Whalen, and Quinn.
The aforementioned are all under sentence Of
danIh
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Navy Bulletin.

Order Revoked, Nov. 9-The appointment
of Adolph Schander rs mate has been re-
voked by the Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Sentenced 60 be Hanged.

BosroS, Nov 15.-James Brown, colored, sea-
man, convicted Of murder on tho high seas, was
to-day sentenced to DO hanged on Friday March
10Th
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

New York Markets.
New YoRK, Nov. 16.-Cotton dull and cent
lower Flour dull Southern $1250asl7; White
Corn one cont lower.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
ROv,berv,

HAnnIsBuRo, Nov. l5:-state Treasurer Ksmbls
to-day received q dispatch announcing that the
safe In the Treasures ONCE, In Beaver county had
been broken open, and robbed Of considerable sum
Of money.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

In NASSAU Rensselaer, county, New York.
young man named Reuben Bateman has been
murdered by a rival In love affair.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

By our pastor perplext,
How shall We determine
Watch and pray" says the Text,
600 to Sleep" says the Sermon.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
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Posr OPPIcE DEPARTMENT, I
AEok OHHICH, October, 1866.

FINAxcE OPYIoH, October, 1896. I
Letter -birs envelopes stamped cents, made Of a.
cheaper quality Of paper than those heretofore issued
furnished by the Department at sS2 80 per thousand
belns " exclusive Of po'sse) and in proportion for
less quantities.
The better quality at &s4 50 per thousand s not how
ever superseded, but will be supplied as hsrooiore
additional charge This is the only kind Of envelopes
furnished with ruled lines.
IT Sseas Ssus
Wise the lines will be concealed.
b. pIutea Seross s end Without sddona charge
the names. business, and Post oMee address Of parties
and Is!uss, 70 ret rsaG1 m %1oI,imea 1oh, wan given
in quantities Of Ave hundred and upwards Of any speel
lc denomination.
use Of stamped envelopes are:
stamp cannot be removed nor lost.
Third Where request Is endorsed for the return Of
the event Of Its delivery, but will be returned di
rect to the writer, free Of postage.
ing, viii be- rsfuadsd IN stamps Is provided in section
lS9 Postal Regulations.
By order Of the Postmaster General =, u,,,,
nOlO Third Assistant Postmaster General.
ORP ANS CURT,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, wAsHINsToS Ns eo6NTH- sST?
In the case of william T. Robinson, executor
Of Eliza Reayes, deceased, the executor aforesaid
has, with the appreciation Of the Orphans Court OF
Washington County aforesaid, appointed SATURDAY,
and distribution Of the personal estate Of said deceased
and Of the assets In hand far the have been
collected and turned into money; when and whore all
the creditors and heirs Of said deceased notified to
attend with their claims properly vouehsd or they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all bsnent In said
deceased sestas provided copy OF this order be pub
lished once week for three weeks In the NArIokAL
REPgBLIoAS previous to the said day,
Tests ROBBIHs
no9-lw9u Register Of wills
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Railroads Dlspnse,l NJ.

ST. Louis, Nov. 1e.---Ths Iron Mountain railroad
has been sold 10 J. j. Mckay and othsn, represent
ing Eastern and g. Louis capitalists for $3.50 900.
The Cairo md Fulton railroad was also sold to
the same parties for $3.50, 900. The sale has not
been ratified BY Gov. Fletcher. a.. a.. .-
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Heavy Robberv In raosson.

Heavy Nobbery In Boston.
BosroN, Nov. 18.-Ysstsrday, o young man
called at the store Of E. n. Faxon leather deal
srs, under prstsnes Of getting bill changed, and
while there he managed to steal money, notes and
securities valued at $4,000, with which he os.
capped.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

The Great Twsnty-Miis !Trotting Rscs.H
BSsros, Nov. ls.--rhs srsst tvsaty mile trot.
ting horse, Captain MeGowsn, sttsmptsd the feat
Of trotting twsutyons miles 10 ons hour to-day at
Riverside Park, half milo track. but whom he had
accomplished thirteen milss which he performed
In good STYLE he was withdrawn from the track. a.
II wss in heavy condition and too msch fot travel
Tine Of Is miles, Ss minutes 80 seconds. The SEQ
ond mile was mads In 2:l33 pr ''
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
being Burlsd Aiivs-shs Is Now Gsssis

QuINcY, IT,, Nov. 12.-Tbe horrible story that
. woman had been buried alive near this city has
been confirmed. Awssk ago last Friday, Mrs. J.
II. Mcclure living i've miles distant from Quincy,
was taken sick with violent cold, and on the fol.
lowing Sunday died, - II was supposed. On Mon.
day she was buried In the family vault. The next
Wednesday sn old lady, In company with tho chill
dren Of the deceased visited the vault to pray for
the soul Of the departed. On their arrival al the
tomb they heard groans issuing thsrsfrom. Help
was called for. The door Of the vault was opened
and on lifting the lid Of the CONN the terribly
manglsd form Of Mrs. Mcclure was found still alive
Her hands were torn In her efforts to free herself
She is now doing well. She says she remembers
all that trsnsplrsd during her trance state but was
unable TO speak or move . limb.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Ienntor Guthrie Not Serious

senhtOf UutHHfc NOe S0'f0""fJ TIT
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 16.-The statements made
relative to tho alarming illness Of Senator Guthrie
are untrue.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
From Canada.

MoSrRzAE, Nov. 16.-Ths steamers Osprey and
Whitby eoliidsd near Lachine. The Whitby sunk,
but no lives were lost. '- sts
The Bsauhansis canal has been repaired, and
navigation has been resumed. .u s..B
Samuel McNiven has been arrested for extensive
forgeries. Il ! y J y
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Death or . Tslss sreph Operstor.

Or Crrr, Pa, Nov. l5.--E. D. Slate, Of Tomp.
kins county, New York, an operator In the employ
Of the Western Union Telegraph Company at Boyd
Farm, Pa, was run over by train last night and
so severely injured that ho died this morning
The remains are In tho charge Of his Masonic
brothers.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17
sPRCIAL NOTICES.

A%Workingmen's Convent tion-Exscutivs
Committee, Nov. l6, 1864 meeting Of the Committee
will bs held SATURDAY EVENING. At O'Clock, At
German Hall. Punetual attendance requested.
nol7.lt A. 7. CAvIs, Chairman, &c.
ASspiritualisn.-Dr. II. T. Child, OF Phil
adslphia, whose miustrations few weeks ago were
acceptable will lecture again In Union League Hall
SUNDAY, November IS. At IL on "Iaspirstioa and
Intuition :; and a ~ y. The Relations Of the
Spirit World TO the Physical World" Admission
morning. free; evening. ten cents. nol7-lt
ArTo consumpsives.-Ths Advertiser,
having been restored to health In . few weeks BY .
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with lung affection, and that dread dis
ease, Consumption, Is anxious to make Known 10 his
fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire II he will send copy OF the pre-
serption used free Of eharge) with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will ind q
sURE CURE poR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c.
The only object Of the advertiser In sending the pre-
scrption 10 to bcneht the acted and spread informa
on which he coneeives to be Invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy 1t will cost them
nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
ss25-ly Williamsburg ,Kings county, y,N.Y.
SsrNotics.-Navy Yard Bridge.-In conse-
qusaee Of the repairs neesa, to be made to the Navy
Yard Bridge, II will be closed and after MONDAY,
October Is. until further orders.
BIB FRENCH,
oclo-u Commissioner Of r ablic Buildings.
ASNosice. ...
NATIONAL UHIox EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rooxs, }
No. 400 TWELFTH srRKzr. J
WAsHISaroS, August 81, 1866.
All ofciAl circulars sent from these rooms are aigns
by the chairman Of the National Union Besldsnt Bx-
eeutve Committee and Its secretary, and all moneys
intended for It's should be addressed to CHARLES
KNAP, ESQ.,, chairman Of the National Finance Com
mittee, deposited 10 hi credit with Samuel Fowler,
ESQ Of Rittenhouse, Fo' Ter Co. AL applications
for contributions to the funds Of the Committee will be
made BY the Finance Committee, their authorised
AGENT who will be duly accredited. None others
authorised to solicit contributions for the Of this
Committee. CHAIR rs KNAP, Chairman.
JoHs p. CoILn, Secretary. ...
~ Marriage and Celibacy, an Essay OF
Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also, dis
and abuses which prosrats the vital powers with
sure means Of relief Sent FREQ Of charge In sealed letter
envelopes. Address 7 r. J. sKILLIN HoUGHT0N,
Howard Association. Phi lsdephis, Pa. auls-3m
19MadaIn MOUNTS Pile salve-a Valuable
Remedy for that Disease; also, Consumption Destroy
sr and an Entire Cure for the Bronchitis, Asthma, b.
can be found At sotts Drug Store opposite National
Hotel; 0ilman's near Metropolitan Hotel Rosd's
nsr Of Eleventh and Pennsylvania avsnusj kntwslss,
Of Twelfth and Psnnsylvania Avsnus Elliotts,
Of aad Twelfth streets; 1sIbaushs, corner Of
Seventh and q. ial2-6
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The national Republican., 1866-11-17
Masonic Ceremonies I'm Baltimore,

The laying Of the cornerstone Of the new
Masonic Temple in Baltimore, will take place
on Tuesday, the Goth instant. and it is ex-
pected large number Of the craft in this
city will be in attendance.
For the information Of those who contem-
plate participating in the ceremonies we
would state that by regulations of the CON-
mittee of arrangements of the Grand Lodge
of Maryland no subordinate lodges but those
of their own jurisdiction will be allowed in
the procession, and no banners but those Of
Communicates, grand chapters, and grand
lodges will appear.
The dress Of the craft as prescribed by the
committee is full suit Of black, with frock
coat, high silk hat, and white gloves, none
other will eadmitted.
Master Masons and Royal Arch Masons
in good standing are invited, but cannot or.
ganize as lodges or chapters, their principal
officers being in attendance with their re.
spective grand bodies.
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

A&Workingmen's Convention-Exscutivs
Committee, Nov 10, 1894 meeting Of the COMMITTEES
will bs held SATURDAY EVENING" At 7 O'Clock, At
German Hall. Punetual attendance requested.
nol7-N A, r. CAyIg Chairman kc
The national Republican., 1866-11-17

A9-spiritualisn.-Dr. n. T. Child, OF Phil
adslpha, whose miuistratons few weeks ago were 20
acceptable will lecture again In Union League Hall
SUNDAY, November ls at II g. m, on "fnspratoa and
Intuition; :; and At M on '"Ths Relations Of the
Spirit World 10 the Physical world.'' Admission
morning, free; evening, ten cents. nol7-lt
The loyal Georgian., 1866-02-03

"A highly connected l,au
ham, England has just us bcs,.a asS
manufacturer in that town ~ hip,,
marry her. " NSl,
The vote Of the New Je,,..
ture on the constitutional 'sI Il
was forty.two to ten. 'aea&,
Fanny Young, an infant -,
.he bites of a n rat,in Gharlsss,aasS N ~ I
Jan 10th. Three of ths u
fright foot of the child b,as gs 4
away by rat, and the ;nrr 0eeo
verdict that she. had come i ata''I
from the effects thereof "aea
The Mobile Ala Reeiste, !.
mated General Grant as a cls, ~
President in 1868. 'u'R
Mr.. Haffey, who keeps . o.,
in Memphis, Tenn, was ,obS' etSssI
days since of about six tbOus,03
about seventeen hundred of y.
in gold. " Sa'|
The total population Of Ii. |
States in 1860, was 3Ivso,, o'
whites 20,7oS, l57; slaves, ,''sg ssss|
free coiored 476,562. ''oS|
The loyal Georgian., 1866-02-03
Gye Togul Gsor9iarr.
AUGUSTA, GA, FEBRUARY 3. 1866.
10 THE PUBLIC.

AS many rumors have been circulated
in this community, which are calculated to
misrepresent me in relation to my con>
nection with the &C. lorcd American lately
published in this city. | hereby make
known that the paper was suspended from
a want OF funds to carry it on. | was
fully authorized BY Mr. Shuften, before
the suspension Of the paper, to make any
arrangement | thought best to raise money
to keep it alive-and if | could not raise
money on its credit (Which | found im'
possible) to suspend il. Since its sus-
pension have received letter from Mr..
Shuften, fully approving of the course |
have pursued lie admits that under ex-
listing circumstances | could have done
no better [ trust this explanation will
satisfy those who have beeu led to be-
licve that have done Mr.. Shuften an
injustice in his absence. r 's7a1