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The New York herald., 1867-02-08
FIRES IN NEW yo0x.

FIRE IN PurroS SrnErr.--A fire broke out very sud-
denly about O'Clock this msrnng the l52
154, 156 and 1SS Fulton street. The policeman in
making his rounds short time before could discover
nothing unusual but he had hardly reached tho
OF Nassau street before bright blaze throw it's rofec
tion m oil directions Tho Fulton street
occupied by David Close clother Joseph Marsh. arti
fetal limb and truss maker: J. n Tinge. book
seller. and Samuel Block ~ a lager beer saloon.
portion OF tho storo OF Mr.. Marsh was occupied by
an optican whose name could not be ascertained
There also small store occupied as an exchange
office by party unknown shghtly damaged
The three floors above the stores having their entrance
ties Offices Of various Descriptions The store Of
Mr. Close uninured, ut his stock vil be slightly
damaged by water The hre envetoped the whole build
ing 80 quickly that the of II could not he
tanned The upper floors were, a. were also the storcx
fully insured and she loss will probably reach $40 600
FIRE IN EAST SIKH SrxExr. about haf-past one
O'Clock this morning Hre broke out In the basement OF
the building II East sixth street, occupied BY Thomas
n. Chamber a. Q pianoforte factory. The
flames soon extended TO some sheds in she reAs and
these, a. we'll the building in which che nre orei-
mated, were entirely destroyed Loss estiiaatsd at
$4,000. Insured.
FrRx IN WEr FoRrnrn snxrr Shortly after eight
O'Clock last evening nre occurred 10 same building
rear os No 26o West Fortssh street, owned and occupied
by blind man named Richard Cau, manufacturer Of
TOW mats The interior OF the rss aocr together With
several looms snd stock wcrs pretty much destroy ed
involving loss Of about $500 Insured for 81 2e0 IN
the Rntscrs and fmporterp' and Traders Insurance
Compauies Tho re s sad 70 have been caused By the
careossness OF one Of tho workmcn smoking.
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The entrs dssctvc force Of tho various police pro
cincts Of the city assembled al police hs10ases
yesterday afternoon BY special ORDER when Inspecto~
Diks informed the ocers thatrhe thieves who inscsss1
tho city hsd OF lae become troublesome that he hs1
Thought u advisable to call them together thsA
they might receive special Instructions - .
how the pckpockets and Others 0f the ligAt-
fingered gentry should be dealt with in future.
He aid complaints were pouring In upon him every day
a. TO tcir dcngs on the city railroad In
stances he had been informed tha4 many Of the conuc-
tors appeared 70 be Ia league with tho thieves ana
would not render assistance 70 vhcr victims whom ay
In their power 20 do Some of thom even went % far
as 10 sp the wink TO the thieves when oniccr of
detective. would be coming towards the car He tn
sructed the officers that hereafter they should arrese
every thief they could lay hands upon--ths
bigger the thief the greater the nnrt in
srrssting him-wbether on the strccts, In ths
the cars or sges elsewhere, and TO bring them I'm
mediatcly 70 hcadQuarterA He, moreover, enjoinsd
them to keep strict watch over the conduct of such
conductors ~ they might have Just grounds for
pccting Of being In completely. directly indirsoy
with the thieves and 10 report every instance OF CON-
plciy 70 him whom ne would 10 u that the cit,xe
should be proecsed from thieves Of all kinds whether
professional or those who wore . conductors badge
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carry q strong box! Why was II . secret
missions And why was the word purchase
ever used in connection with an affair which
could have been DONE for ncthings But once
the word was used the Domin'cans and smith
knew their cue. The strong boa on ooafa the
Gettysburg was smelt. Its conten,s = were as
most savory odor in their nostrils->-what OLD
King Solomon would have called " a bnildle OF
sweet myrrh." Smith may have shown pim-
self too eager. Very likely he got intoxicated
with the perfume Of the specie, as cat loses
her head over handful Of catnip, showed his
hand, excited suspicion, and lost the Job. We
are rather sorry for Smith, having always had
great respect for the name. But the failure
OF the mission Is not Of the slightest conse-
quence. On the contrary, it is rather good
thing, in view Of the money saved. we
want the bay Of Samana in St Domingo we
can get it for nothing; At least we conld have
got It before secret mission, which was
trumpeted to the world, was sent to purchase
it Tho dinlculty now b that Don Pizerrinctum
Sasnbo is on tho alsrt and may not let us have,
i ON saSh easy terms.
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they stood as States before the war. But ad-
mitting all this, fallacious as 1t Is, the question
next recurs, was 1t the Executive or Congress
which possessed the authority to reorgsnize
said States upon the issues settled by the war? !?
Mr.. Johnson has answered this question him
self in despatch through his Secretary of
State September, 1869 to his Provisional
Governor Marvin, Of Florida, in which he says
that all these proceedings Of reconstruction on
bis part are merely provisional and subject to
the approval Of. Congress. A similar despatch
to his Provisional Governor Sharkey, Of Mis-
sissippi, reminds him Of the same important
fact How, then, Is the Executive to prove
that these Southern State governments of his
making are legal, although rejected by Con-
gress!
Upon this test Mr.. johnson must either hold
or abandon his present position. He is
probably expected not only to hold 1t. but to
commit himself beyond any remedy bat re-
moval in jastifying his own course and in ar
raigning Congress. In this view the bill In
question may be considered as = device for tho
conviction Of tAs defendant out Of his own
month, - IN inconigiblc usurper who must be
removed, OF - the last chance for graceful
surrender to the sovereign authority Of Con-
gress. The democratic party, or what there is
left Of it, Is now fairly committed to the cause
of Mr.. johnson, and he is as fully committed
to that party and all the outside elements OPP
posed to the dominant party in Congress. This
party is as broadly committed against him. The
lines are sharply and distinctly drawn. The
democrats are fighting to retain Mr.. johnson
In his place. because he is their ally; the repub-
licans are bent upon his capture or removal
because he blocks their way. They have the
authority, and in each house the majority, to
remove him; but still gracious surrender TO
Congress may save him. Otherwise, as the
republican party must be demoralized and
demolished with the submission OF Congress,
he win be removed. With his removal the
party in Congress which suppressed the rebel
lion may finish the work Of reconstruction and
then we shall have a new organization Of par
ties. With his retention in Office the republi-
cans, disheartened and disgusted with the weak
ness of Congress, may be cut to pieces in the
next fall elections. They must go on and push
through their appointed work, or they will dis
gracefully fail with the game in their hands.
OF this they are aware, as we see in this de-
cisive bill for the absolute wiping out, root
and branch, Of the reconstruction system of
Dir. johnson.
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The fourth night sf tho German opera season st n
Olympic was sgnaIizsd by the production or Mozsr,s
comic opera, Tho Marriage OF Figaro the nupiais Of
tho sorcly tried valet true forctasts Of what
man has undergo before he succeeds In nymcnlring
himself thcn fear that bridal vsi white gloves aud
cards would become less numerous In the world Chan
don, az Figaro. Otheo In his jealousy. tho
smcihersng part excepted; Madame Johanussn and
Madame Rotter were sprightiy representatives Of
Susanna and Chcrubino, and called forth mertsd
applause. and Wilhelm Formes made sufficiently ayis-
tocratic OF Count Madame Frederick was unexccp
tonabe the Countess and the other Characters were
well sustained We were sorry TO notice falling on in
tho attendance. Such an excellent company. snch
operas and music placed the stage such manner
deserve the hearty support OF the public and Mr.
Growers attempt TO revive tbe grand old works Of the
German masters should be encouraged In every possibe
manner william rell Martha and the Merry Wives OF
windsor ought 10 oil the house each remaining night
during the week. a. every Ia adopted 10 place
them on the stage in proper manner.
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wrsrcHEsIes COUNTY MrflLrEnce.

rHs Jxsosx vuL~--A party Of gentlemen. consisting
Of Mr. Leonard w. Jsroms, NJ. Bathgass Mn whsafly.
superintendent cf tho course and Mr. Jackson, the
eminent srchitecs laid out sites ofeght vss 70 b.
ofthe Jockey Club on gentle slope within few hun
dred feet OF the Plans have been already
prepared and expense sfo be spared In erectng shs
edlces 10 that thcy may be both elegant and comnod
The grounds 70 BE- Lard ous In avery ornamental
manner embracing al modern improvements. Arrange
m
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rsx1ta On TINE ARKANSAS AND RED RIVERS

MxMTux Feb. Z 1867.
4hs steamer Cleaner, bound for Mcmphis struck .
snsg tweIve miles below Pine Bfuns. on Wednesday,
and svrk TO the main deck. She was good boat,
valued at 81, 600, and owned by Daniel Able b Co
Nsv oRIsAxs, Feb. Z, 1887
The steamer Snrlighs hence for shscvepor In going
over the rapids Mt Alexandria struck the rocks and
SUNK hut was after got afoaL
~ The steamer l. billiard sunk 70 her main deck In Sofia
lake $50 bales OF cotton hoard The cargo would
b saved In Q damaged condition.
.hs steamer Navigator with 700 bales OF cotton on
board snagged, and sunk TO the boiler deck thirty
miles below Shreveport
No lives were lost by either Of tho above dssxsteA
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On Tuesday last petition was presented to
the Legislature by Mr.. Wilber, Of Duchess
county, praying that stringent measures be
passed to put down gambling hells and lottery
offices. The petition is signed by Moses Taylor
and others Of our leading citizens. These gen.
tlemen do not seem to be aware that the exist
ing statutes in regard to the offences COM
planned of are as specific and rigorous as they
can well be made. In the article which we
published yesterday on the subject of lotteries
we showed that tho law covered all the
evasions that could be attempted under the
title Of gift enterprises or otherwise. 1t is the
same in regard to the other offences referred
to by the petitioners. No amendments that
could be introduced could more effectually
guard against them than they are guarded
against at present The fact Is that the defect
does no. lie in the law, but in its manner of
enforcement Corruption so pervades every
branch of our municipal government that it is
easy TO evade the penalties provided by 1t.
We occasionally see small gambling concerns
broken up by the police, when under their
very noses large gaming establishments are
carried on with the most perfect 1mpunity
The law does not recognize any distinction be-
tween gamblers who happen to be members of
Congress or newspaper proprietors and those
who are less favored; but the police do. It is
made worth their while to keep their eyes shut
in the one case, while in tho other there is no
object in their negleoting their duty. Again
it is not always the police who are in fault
In cases where they have shown vigilance re
have frequently known Of -aheir action being
disapproved Of and frowned npon by the city
authorities. The remedy does not lie in fresh
enactments, but in the selection Of men of
decent character for the police force, as well
as for the magistracy. viii Mr.. Moses Taylor
and the other influential citizens who have
signed the petition be pleased to take note Of
this factf If they would take some little in
terest in our local elections they would find
the evils Of which they complain susceptible
of q remedy.
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4 Msao GAL POISONED 81 Ml wMTE pAsAnaua.

LoUEvn1s, Feb. z 1907
Belle Hoover, "nksly" cuIored girl poisoned
this morning by white who had been keeping her
for mistresA Tho man arrested and gave his
rsason thai he afraid the girl would ton his WHO
that she wss With child BY him He was tried this
evening before Squire Kennedy. aad on. makina tha
above explanatna waa reiaAead
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NOMINATION Foa CONGRESSMAN sv ras urAa sTxJlts.

Dx.vsR, Feb. 7, 1897.
the 0eptilos OF Utah
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DopwoRrHs HALL sos SBroadway:-rRovxssos HAxrs
vIIL PxRFons HIS MIRAcLRs-rHE HEAD In AIR
fnE INDIAN BASKET TRcK-PR0TEus
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SAN FI sNCIscO NINSrRELs 5s5 Broafwav opoosIts
Se NetroDoiilan Hotel-Is ETHIOPIAN EyrxgrAIS.
spSrs SIsosrG DAscIso AND BURLBsouKs s-CoxnrrAE
onI InPE
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PIrrH AVENUE OPERA HOUSE, NoA 2 and Yves
rvcnsy~foavth streel-0RIvrfy -MsssrRxLA-
BrnIorfAs MIssrRRLsy. BALLADS 1uRLEsouxs. 4c-AEpE
xvvnu
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Stethe New York HotsiIs SoxGs. DAy1xI EccxN.
gnscsIaz, BUEksouEs, 6cODps EHDsAcIHpxar LxOz-
: AnAGAscAR RALLxr TROurE
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CHARLEY WHITES ooMBINATIoN TROUPE, at
Nechsuics Hall. 172 Broadway-IN VARIErY Ls0Hr
Asp LAueHApLE ENrERrAIsMES1s. C0Rrs DE BAILxr %.
SreoolB0ys FEoLlCs. .sss, r. ~ =
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GERMAN OPERA, Olympic Theatre. Broadway VII
Twlf
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MRS r b. coNwAy's PARK THEATRE, Brooklyn- -
rrE RosS or AMxSs-rHz OCEAN YACHT RAcx-Goop gOR
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SOSy PASTORS OPERA HOUSE,. sm Bcwey.. y..-Conlc
YscAixsn-NRcE0 NfSsrRxLsY. BALLrT DRyxxTxMkxxxy.
1A--fn FxnALx BeFcASD CHfEr.
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NEW YORK THEATRE Broadway opposite uew York
Hotel-BIhD or PARADISE.
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BROADWAY THEATRE. Broadway. near Brocme
strset-ALADDn, IHK WoSDsRrUL scAa-CEDxRELLA
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Our Mexican up to the I'd Of February. Ortega
is TO be tried by court martial Mramon and Mcjia
said to be marching San LUIS Poo with thou
sand men, with instructions from Maximian to risk .
ba.e possible. II the mperalists vic.
torious he would Immediately call election, not he
would quit the country. The French sciders on the
march to the coast committing every species Of out
rage Maamoras quiet under the administration Of
Berriozaba CortlDa and Canalcs both quiet the
former at Mier and the latter at Victoria
From st. Domingo to the 2sth ult. is received.
President Cabra had pardoned all political prisoners.
Tobacco promised 10 yield good crop. All kinds Of
provisions The health of the Island
good
Advices from st. Thomas 10 tho Goth OF January state
that the cholera had completely abated Over eight hun
dred and fifty persons mostly negroes had died OF the
epidemic. Commercial matters wero unchanged.
William Kelly was killed at wake in Camden county
NJ J.. Wednesday night. and his body allowed 70
rcan IN the middle uf the floor whiie the festivities
we're going on The murderer was arrested.
The Tollmau House and several adjoinns premises In
Marble row. Ogdcnsburs r. r.. destroyed byfire
yesterday, involving loss or s25o.ooO
William Hiliyerhas been appointed Internal Reve.
nue. Agent for the city OF New York.
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coorRR INSTITUTE Eighth slresA-Dn HxnpAsp's
drxUsrS LEcTuREs HEAErR. EE
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AMussMeNrs rms EvENlSl.
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DFRBy's NEW ART ROOMS OlD Broadway. -CRAsp
fxniBrios or PAIsrrSGs-RosA BoSHEUR's HoRsE FAlK
ODD FELLOWS HALL Hoboken.--PAnRPA's GRAND
FocAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CoScrRT.
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he additional tar On tho goods was levied ana Vas 70
this the action was brought The Court
ordered averdict for the plaintiff
The Ferry Investigating Committee held another meet
ing yesterday at the City Hail. Brooklyn when evidence
for and against the present management Of the ferry
companies was heard
lecture was delivered last evening In one Of the
rooms Of the Cooper Institute Equal Rights and Re-
construction Tho particular theory advanced BY the
lecturer Mr. K H. WILCOX, was general reconstruc
tlon Of all existing FORMS laws and governments
Inspector Dlks has instructed the detective force to
every thief they lay hands upon, no matter
where they are the bigger the thief the better and to
closely scrutnize the conduct Of several conductors who
supposed to be In completely with pickpockets.
An interesting tried in the Court OF Com
Pleas yesterday before Judge Cardozo involving the
right Of person holding nre insurance policy to keep
eombustbls articles his premises which arc forbid.
den BY an ordinance Of the city without violating his
contract and rendering the policy void
Louis Kicman, young German, living with his ssteI
died yesterday from tho effects q blow the head
with aaaxs, seseved u 10 alleged ss the hasds Of his
sistsr, who has diaappsarsd The matter will be nves
tigatsd 70 day. A ew
Martin Allen and Joha Grady, two u the Adams Ex-
press sobbsn vh0 rscsatiy escaped from Dantsry,
Conn. were arested IN this cry yesterday. s.
sedy Of ths Iaman line Vim sA fnon psr Ne lS North
river at niss A. T. sMorrow Saturday. morning Tor
Liverpool Queenstown Tho mals will close At tho
Post 0fhca at half.p past seven A. NJ
The stock market was dull yesterday. Gold was
cited and after selling at l3S closed firm At 137N.
There some irreguarity In the merchandise mar
ketthe natural consequence OF the s'backing and l
lng policy Of Congress regarding the tariff and
questions-apd prices Of both foreign and domestic
produce were nominal to greater less degree. I'm
ported goods were quite generally hold rm, while do
masc were irregular Breadstuifs dull, but not
quotaby lower though round lots OF -four caly Of
Western, could have been purchased at concession.
Cotton is going forward TO Liverpool in considerable
quantities, but shipments are restricted to extent
by the limited amount OF disongaged tonnage the
berth. Coffee moderately active and firm Fresshts
were steady. Whiskey duh and nominal. Petroleum
remained dull, though steady. Naval ruled dulI
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NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY. 6ls broadway. :.
rwss- -woNpxRs IN NATURAL HIsroRT, scIENcs AND ARr
L1crcRgs DAILY. Open from 4. n. til lOP M
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-28

A gentleman, who had a free converse
ton with Governor stevenson zas-dayS or
two ago. informs as that the Governor nas
adopted he rule oparden No one-1nd1es-
ed for felony, before trial; and after con-
viction only upon the petition of the Cir
cult Judge and Commonwealth's Attor-
ney, or a majority of the jury.
The authorities at Louisville have made
descent on the gambling houses of that
city One establish nnent was gobp seAs
tire. Tiger" and all, a Few nights ago.
1t Is said to be pretty well settled that
the convention which will meet next jan
uary TO select delegates for Kentucky to
the National Democratie eonvention will
also nominate can didate for Governor.
Governor Stephenson has been warmly
urged to allow his friends to present him
to the convention as q candidate Tor nomi-
nation.
The Paris Kentsekidzst says: "Ihexegere
quite number on applicants for tie posi-
ton of Assistant Secretary of State. II is
believed that either W. 7. samuels, Esq,
or Humphrey Evans, both of Fra nkfort,
will be elected, There wifi be no election
for Governor until August next.
Some scoundrels visited a negro hut in
Laurel County few nights ago. sapd Ar
tempted to create 8 dfstur bance. S0ne 81
the negroes applied for assistance to par
ties attending wedding celebration near
by. Mr.. Trunnell aid VIM. Simmons re-
paired to the shanty, and after expostula-
tang with the disturbing party, succeeded
in inducing them to leave. All left the
house together, but AFTER goin6 abort de5
lance, Tunnel and Simmons were set
upon by the ruffians, which resulted in
fight between the parties, and the wound
ing slightly of two, and fatally of cae
man named PARKS. Dark and bloody
ground is Kentucky now. 1t is rebel rule.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-28

q THE Courier announced yesterday
that in publishing the allowances
granted to Major HYNEs and Colonel
RHEINLANDER it does not wish to be
understood as forming or expressing
any opinion in regard to the merits
of the extra allowances. As the
same issue efthe -Comrier 6 entainedg a
complete and unanswerable reply
from Captain DARLING, we are led to
infer that the brunt Of. the. attack
is designed to ffaif upon Mr.. BIscH,
the Auditor He, however, yields a
ready pen and tongue, and his oppo-
nentsr win find him abundahtly able
to defend himself. 1t is understood
that he is to be granted hearing in
the Courier this morning.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-28
Political Matters.

VALLANDIeHAM,h has declared him
self candidate for the United States
Senate from Ohio. This will add
fully FIVE Thousand ;.te the sweeping
Republican majority in that State.
SENATOR PATTERSON, of Tennes-
see, who spat in the face of Gen
eral KYLE, of that State, got knocked
down, and afterwards took an ami
cable drink with the General in WASH
ington, few days ago, it is stated in
the dispatches, was inflated with too
much mineral wateE2d He lis a
worthy son-in- law of the President.
: BALTIMORE Democrats have nom
mated seven candidates Of judges
and Clerks of Courts who were out
and out rebels during the war. One
Of them was arrested by General Nc
CLELLAN.- Others Of thsm ere-in- the
rebel servic8 and the1bafanGe did all
they could at home for the rebel
cause They are evidently like JAKE
MILLER and the Evansville Courier,
not ash AIMED Of their war Eec9Eafoii
Z GENERAL SHERIDAN called on the
President few days ago, and paid
the usual conventional compliment
due to the COMMUNICATIVE chief from
Subordinate officers. ,Thes interview
was so exceedingly formal that it
lasted. but about FIVE minutes. .-
- s
= GEN. HANCOCK, who, like GRANT
and SHERIDAN, has been a Democrat
all his. life, now announces that he
supports the doctrine of Congress,
General GRANT and the people, and
In fact that he is a good Radical. " 2
GEN. ALooRN, of Mississippi, is,
says the Holly Springs Reportet in
a rage, canvassing the|Stateifor the
Republican party" He is ID fact.
making speeches in which he urges
the people to accept the reeonstruc-
ton plan of Congress. He is man
of common sense Afs .s7f
Mr.. JOHNSON said the other day
that he wanted US to live in peace, as
the dead soldiers are doing at Ante
tam. The New York Tribune sug-
gests that the great johnson party
mas been living in peace-like dead
man for some time past, and the great
Democratic party, If we do our duty,
will soon follow its example, ha-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-09-28
The Feeling Yesterday

The general sentiment of Republi-
can tax payers in regard to the charges
made in the irresponsible and reck-
less assertions of the Gourser, rela-
ting to county affairs, is in accord
ance with the views expressed by US
yesterday. There is no disposition
to conceal or shield any official mis-
conduct; but a determination to
have complete and searching inves-
tlgation by responsible rsen, in whom
the public will confide. In the mean
time there is no danger that the Cop
perhead trick to catch votes on the
eve of an election will succeed. There
are none so foolish as to think of turn
ing over the administration Of county
affairs to the lean and hungry herd of
Democrats, who are ravenous for the
public pap. amy errors, illegality or
dishonesty exist in the county
offices, thorough investigation will
disclose them. and the proper remedy
will be administered. But the De-
mocracy will signally fail in their
efforts to divert from the Union party
any support for their candidate for
Sheriff. Itis the concurrent opinion
Of all candid men that captain OAR
LING has made, a complete and tri-
umphant defence. His friends yes
tard,v wara dal;ohtad With his vipdi
cation, and his. opponents were stag
gered with the evident effect which it
was having On the people. They clearly
read in the movements disreputable
attempt On the part of MILLER and
his friends to defeat DARLING by
SANDER and misrepresentation; and
the attack has recoiled with double
force upon its authors.