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Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-08-31
SCHUYLER CoLFAX.
KafgEst!

About two months after the rebels fired
on Fort Sumter. a conclave of California
Democrats met at Sacramento and adopted a
platform and resolutions. A Virginian,
named Edmund Randolph, made a speech on
that occasion, during which he used the fol-
lowing language:
If this be rebellion, then am rebel. Do
you v"ant a traitor? then am l a traitor.
For Gods sake speed the ball, may the lead
go quickly to his heart, and may our coun-
try be freed from this despot usurper that
Tow claims the name of President of the
United States. Cheers.
Mr.. Haight is the candidate for Governor
of this State, on the Democratic ticket.
Randolph used the language quoted above,
in u Democratic Convention, in 1861, and
his sentiments were not only endorsed but
applauded. Has the Democratic party
changed its doctrines since then Not
much. Should the nominee of such party
receive the suffrage of Union man: No.
Should one attempt it, the ballot would fall
from his palsied grasp and his tongue be
paTalyZed
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w no

Was the bitterest Know Nothing in the
State in 1866: Jim Cofroth.
WHO was in favor of amending our
naturalization laws so as to compel foreign
YEARS before they could become citizens
and vote: Jim Coffroth.
VINO is the most foul-mouthed black
guard in the United Statess jim Coffroth,
Who applied opprobious epithets to Irish
men: Jim Coffroth.
Who formerly advocated a more extensive
immigration of the Chinese? Jim Coffroth.
VINO will be the worst beat man at the
next election Jim Coffroth.
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Edward Burrows.

Ine Union men of the Third District have
an important duty 20 perform-the election
Of their candidate for Supervisor. Should
his opponent be successful, the democrats
will have majority of the Board of Super
.visors. calamity to aver. which too siren
uous efforts cannot be made. Weare inform
ed that Mr.. Hall is an out-and-out secession
list. Union men of the Third District, you
can elect your man if you try. Rally to his
support
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Sss9,52S

So-called Democrats voted for ]. R. McCon-
nell for Governor, in 1861, standing upon a
platform which denied that the General
Government had the right to 'coerce" the
seeded States. and declared that the .:way-
ward sisters" must be eoaxed bacl, into the
Union or "let alone" In other words, 1t
favored secession. Those 50. 72S secessionists,
with the exception of a few who had the
nerve and pluck to go home and fight for
their principles. are still in this State, and
will vote for Haight at the coming election.
Does such candidate suit Union men,
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Won't Vote For COzirOtEa :

We have heard several adopted citizens
say that they viii not vote for Jim. Coffroth
under any considerations. If you won't vote
for Coffroth on account of his Know Nothing
proclivities, why vote for Haghts He is
in the same boat with Jim., and denounced
foreigners as bitterly.
Will you. adopted citizens, vote fer men
who, few years ago, sought to disfranchise
yous We think not
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Tax Collectors, Report.

An article which appeared in the Register
of last week, in relation to the amounts paid
over TO the County Treasurer by different
Township Collectors, has brought to public
notice matter of grave Importance and is
engaging the attention of tax payers gener-
ally, throughout the county. The figures
were compiled from the Annual Report of
the Auditor, and anyone who doubts their
correctness can satisfy himself of their truth
fulness by examining the Report, which was
printed in the CHRONICLE, and is now on
file in this office. Speaking of Mr.. Thorn,
the Register says:
To this gentleman, the Democratic NOM
lnee for Sheriff of the county, and for whom
the most eXtravaSant claims are set up by
his friends, as careful, faithful, and efficient
ofhcer. and who are moving all the enginery
at their command to secure his election, we
propose to devote little of our disposable
space. He may be all that is claimed for
him: if so, and he can make it appear, most
cheerfully viii we make the amend honorable.
In arraying against Mr.. Thorn, some figures,
which seem exceedingly damaging to him, as
servant of the people, we wish it to be dis
tlnctly understood that we are actuated by
the sole desire to discharge our duty as a
journalist; guardian of the peoples in
terests.
Mr.. Thorn has held for several wears the
Office of Township Assessor and Collector,
here, upon the revenues of which he has
built himself costly residence and disported
himself in a style of living that has puzzled
his neighbors to understand, as so far as the
public knew. his sole means of support were
derived from his per centage on collections
and assessing. Many think that the KEY to
unlock the mystery is found in the following
figures:
COLLECTORS RETURNS IN 9TH
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1t will be seen from the above returns that
larger aggregateamount of revenue Is re-
turned from the 10th than from the 5th,
while the voting population, and taxable
property. is more than treble in favor of the
latter Township. How is this, Mr.. Thorn !:
We inquire for information, that we may
enlighten the people. Mr.. Thorn will cut a
poor figure among the taxpayers, with these
figures staring him in the face, unless there
is side TO the question we can't get at.
There is another phase of this matter that
carries suspicion on its face, which, if not
explained away, Should damage the gentle
man lrreparably as an efficient public officer,
in spite Of all that is urged in his behalf by
his partizan friends. We notice that Mike
O'Connell, Road Overseer for the 5th Town
ship. and candidate for Assessor and Col
lector, in opposition to Gordon Sloss. re-
turns fl last year. as sold. 795 Road Tax
Receipts. against 204 State Poll Tax Receipts
Now it is well known that all liable to pay
the first are liable for the latter. Why were
they not collected: To be entitled 10 the
encomiums bestowed upon the gentleman,
for efficiency, by his friends, he should ex-
hibit better record than this.
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Hold On !!

Do not scratch that ticket, my Union friend.
What has that candidate done that you
should mark his name off and vote for cop
perheads All! personal objections, ehs So
for the momentary qualification which the
casting of ballot against man whom you
just now dislike for some petty cause, you
will hazard the safety of principles which you
would rather lose your right arm than see
beaten Your logic is not sound. Put up
that pencil and vote the whole ticket.
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Read This!

When the Copperheads pirate about swim
ding railroad bills. and refer to a scheme
which passed the last legislature, but was
vetoed by Gov. Low. their attention should
be called to the significant fact, that if the
Unlonists had been as open to ''argnment" as
the Democrats. the bill would have passed
over the veto by an overwhelming majority,
as only one of the nine Democrats in the
Senate, and only four of the nineteen Demo-
Gratis in the Assembly, were opposed to that
measure.-San Jose Mercuy.
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The Catholic Orphan
ASVillHsl,

of San Francisco. is under many obligations
to HON. n. G. SAWYER, Union nominee
for State Senator, for his efforts in securing
the passage of a Bill making an appropriation
for that worthy institution. Mr.. Sawyer
was mainly instrumental in carrying the
Bill through; he advocated its passage in a
speech of nearly an hours duration, used his
Sawyer NEVER WAS A KNOW MOTH
ING,
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COUNTY TICKET.

For Sheriff.
JAMES OLIPA-4.N'T, Of CopperopoIi,
For County Clerk,
J. fl. FOSTER, of Calareritcs.
For Treasurer,
c. B. HOPKINS, Of Campo Seco.
For District Attorney,
T. K. WILSON, of .Nokelunne Hill.
For Superintendent of Public Schools,
o. y. CURRLER, of .4ngels.
For Public administrator.
W. H. KELLY, Of Campo Seco.
For Coroner,
a. II. HGRCHN'ER, of DZok. Hill.
For County Surveyor.
W. Z. BOUCHER of .Nok. Hill.
For Supervisor-Third District,
EDW.aRD BURRO US, of .Nurphys
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z. IA, Wilson.

Candidate for District Attorney, is a rising
young lawyer of ability and talent. and has
been connected with the Office to which he
aspres for the past four years. He is thor
oughly acquainted with the duties of the po-
sition. well qualified to perform them. and
another thing, he will be selected by The peo-
pie to do so. He has stumped the county
for the ticket, aud will be elected by large
majority.
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James CEIpEaarat,

Nominee for Sheriff, is so well and favora-
bly, known as to require no commendation
at our hands. Calaveras has always been
fortunate in her choice Of Sheriffs. and Mr..
Oliphant ranks among the best of them-a
worthy successor of such men as Charles A.
Clarke, Robert II. Paul and George G..
TIyon. Prompt, active, energetic and fearless
in the discharge of his duties as an officer,
noted for his frmness and determination of
character, a man of correct principles and
generous impulses, a warm-hearted free
handed, sociable gentleman, Mr.. Oliphant
is admired and respected by all classes OF
our citizens. Whenever crime has been
committed, strenuous and successful efforts
have been made for the arrest of the perpe-
Oliphant and his efficient deputies have
cleared the county of a gang of "road
agents and cattle thieves which had been a
source of terror and annoyance to our cit
izens. Instead of staying' at home and
voting the Copperhead ticket during the
war, as his opponent dId, Mr.. Oliphant
enlisted in the ranks of the volunteers on
this coast and was promoted through the va
rious grades to the rank of Captain. If any
Union man thinks of scratching Mr.. Oil
phant, he should make note of this fact
and then follow the dictates of his conscience.
Ths tax payers of this county should closely
examine the record of both candidates for
Sheriff, before deciding in whose hands the
most important office in the county shall be
placed. The Democrats are making des-
perate efforts to defeat him. Union men be
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WE are now prepared to print tickets TO,

WE are now prepared to print tickets for
those who wish them, provided they have
any coin. Orders from abroad, if accompa-
MED with the cash, will be promptly attended
to if not, no notice will be taken of them.
All election work must be paid for before
taken from the office. No humbug. If Won
haven't any ''collaterar' don't run for Office.
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TO UNElN HEN.

A magnificent silken American Flag will
be presented to the banner precinct of the
County-the one which gives the largest
Union majority in proportion to the number
of votes cast.
A II. HOERCHNER,
Chairman Union Central Committee.
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William III. Kelly

Is the name of the Union candidate for
fuohc Administrator and John H. Kelly is
the Democratic nominee for the same
position. Union men, be careful and no,
get the names wrong. Look out for "past.
ers and spurious tickets. Don't put Your
ticket into the box without reading it from
top to bottom.
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D. A. Foster.

Our present worthy and efficient Clerk is a
candidate for reelection. Aside from the
eminen. qualifications for the position which
he has displayed during his term of office,
Mr.. Foster is one of those genial. courteous.
affable gentlemen with whom it is a pleasure
to transact business. He has none of that
curt sharpness and offensive insolence which
is sometimes exhibited by officials who get
"too large for breeches,' but is accommo-
dating and pleasant to all with whom his
official duties bring him in contact. Mr..
Foster is firm adherent of the Union party
and 10 Union man should allow his personal
preferences to outweigh his devotion to
principles which have cost the blood of his
friends and relations to establish. Copper
heads are as vcnomous now as they were
during the war. and Union men should not
be deceived by their hypocritical professions
of loyalty. The burden of their song is that
1.-THE war is over; it don't make any differ
ence about county officers; vote for friends,
ETC." Union men, this is not simply con-
test between Mr. Fos'er and Mr.. Briggs: it
is battle between Unionlsm and Copper
headism. Be not deceived. Vote your
ticket straight
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COLLECTORS RETURNS IN 9TH
TOWNSHIP FOR 1866.

This (5th) Township, for which MIR. Thorn
is collector. polled last year 600 votes and
returned in 1865 S349,72S of taxable prop
erty; and we propose to compare it with the
10th Township, (Jenny Lind), with vote
the same year Of only 1913, and a return of
taxable property In 1865 of only Sl27.454.
The Collectors return to the Board of Super
visors, made at the same date, and for the
same period, QS66) is as follows:
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c. B. Hopkins,

The present incumbent. has made a capital
Treasurer. The people of this county have
had more than their share of "safe-scrapers, -
and now that they have got an honest man
for Treasurer, they are going to hang on to
him as long as possible. Mr.. Hopkins pos
sesSes the unboundea CONFIDENCE of ali our
citizens. and they have no desire TO take the
chances on new man. For the past two
years he has conducted the affairs of his Office
in such a manner as to give the people an
opportunity of finding out to what use their
money was put, and enabling them to un-
derstand the exact condition of the financial
affairs OF the county. He has published full
and complete quarterly reports of the tran
sactions of his office. Mr.. Hopkins is an
out-and-out Union man, and deserves and
bo a1octol
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" lillian Il. Kelly,

Our nominee for Public Administrator, is a
man of good business qualifications and will
make an excellent officer. He is too well
known by our citizens to require any intro
duption
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Five Hundred Dollars

That Gorham gets more votes for Gov
ernor, at the next election, than naight.
Who takes the bet?
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Union Nominations.
STATE TICKET.

For Governor,
GEORGE G. GORHAM.
For Lieutenant Governor,
JOHN P. JONES.
For Secretary of State,
. W. II. PARKS.
.- ~ For State Controller,
JOSIAH HOWELL.
For Surveyor General,
CHARLIE Z. REED.
For Attorney General,
J. G. MCCULLOUGH.
For State Treasurer,
ROMUALDO PACHECO.
For Harbor Commissioner,
CHARLES CLAYTON.
For Clerk Supreme Court,
Z. G.. WAITE.
For State Printer,
D. o. MCCARTHY.
Ter Superintendent Public instruction
JOHN SWETT.
Tor Member of Cougress-2d District
WILLIAM HJCRV
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How the East s.oOks ad Cal
EfOrnia.

We were not mistaken in saving that the
bold and defiant attitude of President
Johnson. as shown in his arbitrary removal
of Stanton and menaces toward Sheridan,
would cause new alarm throughout the ma
ton. The Importance of securing California
to the cause of equal and impartial liberty is
strengthened by this unexpected crisis. How
our present position is regarded in the East
ls-showh by the following dispatches says
the Alta, received few days since:
ALBANY (N. y. Aug. l6, 1867.
To II. J. Tilden: l trust that recent
manifestations at Washington will impress
the loyal men of California with the i'm
portance OF unity of action and firm devo-
ton to the cause of equal and impartial
liberty, when the people are challenged by a
President who claims to rule those he was
elected to serve. Let the response be en-
phatic and decisive. All of the East are
looking earnestly to the West. 1t will be
the high privilege of California to insure q
noble triumph of the popular cause, trust
she will not diSappoint US.
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The Legislative Nominees,

Hons. Isaac Aver, N. NJ. Collier and Mr..
Bever, are not unknown to the electors of
Calaveras. The two gentlemen first named
are Members of the present Legislature and
have made record of which their constitu-
onts are proud. They are true Unicn men.
were attentive to their duties, never lodged q
vote, and were honest, conscientious, hard
working, efficient legislators. If returned,
their influence will be much greater than
that of green Members and the people of this
county will never regret their choice. Mr..
Bever has never asked the people for their
sufrages until the present. He is man who
is res ccscted and esteemed by all who know
him, and that his ecauaintances are "legion, :"
the overwhelming majority he will receive
will be convincing proof. Mr.. Bevei :
qualifications for the office are excellent, and
his election Is f1rPporn conclusiOn
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1<' K ~ III
Governor of New York

SOUTH BEND Qnd.), Aug. Is 1867.
To Ii. J. Tilden, Chairman l hope that
no division will prevent the election of your
whole Union State ticket. Union Congress-
men and Legislature. California's record
throughout the war is too glorious to be
dishonored by defeat.
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LEGISLATIVE TICKET.
For State Senator,

For State Senator,
HON. N. G.. SAWYER,
of Mokelumne Hill.
For Assemblymen,
T. S. BEVER, Of Rich Gulch.
N. III COLLIER, Of y est Point.
IS-AAC -AYER, Of .Murphys.
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DIR. A. III. HmrChner.

Candidate for Coroner, has been r years
County Physician. 1t is important that he
should be elected. In case our next Sheriff.
Mr.. Oliphant. should die before the expira-
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Hon. N. 6. SAWYER,

Union candidate for the Senate. is gentle
man eminently qualified, by nature, educa-
ton and experience, for the position he
asFires to. Having represented this county
in the Assembly during the last session of
that body, he has acquired knowledge of
parliamentary affairs which will enable him
to be of much more service to us than a new
Member possibly could, even though possess
ed of equal ability. During J is term as a
legislator. Mr.. Sawyer obtained the passage
OF several Acts beneficial to the citizens of
Calaveras generally. and did all in his power
to enhance the rights and privileges of our
mining population. He has ever been the
steadfast friend of our foreign born citizens,
having been a bitter opponent of Know
Nothngism in 1855 when that party sought
to disfranchise them. Mr.. Sawyer should
receive the. vote of every Union man and
naturalized citizen in tl!.is county.
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JUDICIAL TICKET.

For Justice of Supreme Court,
JOHN CURREY.
For County Judge,
JAMES B.ARCL.4Y.,fS f San .4ndreas
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
UNION STATE TICKET.
RANCH FOR SALE.

ID PARK, OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
II. Ranch, adjoining the village of Inde-
pendence, eth township, containing about
80 acres, 60 acres under fence, about acres
of garden ground. with plenty of water for
irrigation. all kinds of fruit trees. a good
dwelling house suitable for boarding house
two barns, wood-house. and all other out
buildings necessary to comfort or conven-
ience. Any one wishing to engage in team
ing would find this a very desirable location,
as it is convenient to several of the principal
quartz claims of this district For particulars
and terms, inquire on the premises, of
Z. PARK.
Independence, Aug. 90. sl:4w,
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VOTE early.

JAMES OLIPHAST-the peoples candidate
for Sheriff
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O. ". G,urr;er.

Is the candidate for the responsible position
OF Superintendent of Schools. MIR. Currier
Is a young man of irreproachible character,
finely educated, has had long experience as
a teacher. and when elected will be the ri ght
man in the right place. He served with dis
tlnction in the war for the Union, and Union
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w. IA. Boucher.
Great outpouring of the People!

Is staunch Union man, and will be elected
Surveyor without a struggle.
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Public Speaking.
Hon. N. G. Sawyer.
Hon. vi. M. Collier,
Hon. ISAAC Aver,
Z. Ek. Wilson, ESQ,

Il. S. Rever, ESQ,
IND OTHER DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS;
viii address the Union voter: of Calaveras
County at the following times and places.
to-wit:
CH'' '-Oii'' 81
petersburg. ..-...............S September 2
For further notice see Posters Union men
in the different places will make the neces-
sary arrangements
A. II. HGRCHNER.
Chairman U. C. G. c.
Mok. hfii, July 18Th, 1867 jy20.td
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Tor Member of Congress-2d District,
WILLIAM HIGBY.
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81 bo,t seitlcd Of the Champagne wines nine millions
no 81 year, and yet they claim that this Immense
-sstry has no market vaIus. But there Is marker
safue for II, and that IA the price at which
the goods should have bean but were not IN
voiced Counsel explained the combination tnat
existed as he charged among the wine growers IN
France by which they hoped to carry the business OF
esadng the revenue tsx, and which was. not 70 sena
their 10 Paris, or to any place for Market put 70
send direct to their agents hee, nvoced not Tor what
they SELL but at cost price they themselves put on u
He commended that the value goods brought mere
was proper market value and at which they shouu
be assessed On these 100 cases there was an nnde
valuation OF 81 o. IN gold, and this one nm ,or
tation alone there was Q loss OF duty 70 the roy-
eminent OF $40 26 6S On this and the Other CT c d.
pending the result the amount Of duty invo we'd was
not less than million Of dollars and he =. inclnde
10 the calculation al the other goods and Aerohandso
brought into the country under the anne scheme
OF invoicing, the amount OF dr. ues involved
was not kss than eight millc os OF dollars
conclusion he hoped the verdict az the Jury would
teach these agents and importers u At II was serious
matter to falsely to these voices where the in.
terest Of the government was so much at stake II was
the duty Of American jurors T vindcae American law,
and he submitted this ~ the nrst in long calendar OF
similar cases. TO detsgmne what are the rights Of the
government and what ara tho rights OF the claimants
Mr. Lowry closed elaborate and interesting MARIA
tive OF the when the examination OF the wilnesses
| was proceeded with.
| Two witnesses only-Custom House apprasers-were
called who identified the invoices and entries OF the
champagne in question ~ presented to the Custom
House and their appraisement thereon. The hour Of
adjournment having arrived Judge Blachford cautioned
the jury 70 INDUCING In conversation listening
TO any remarks In connection with the they had
been sworn to try.
The court then adjourned.
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spkH, Kings, and Of Mr. FIELD OF Orleans by max
s sno subsequent sentence read NOR shall any such
s.ssonslon, sadiuon, amendment repeal be then
aae sxcept py the vote OF twothrds OF the members
Convention - vac AS's oioe'ou " sns
MI CosGER, Of Rockland. moved 20 amend the r,,ls
Lost A0o avysb inssoao W oho-
On motion Of Mr.. NcDosAIp. of nr,..o .,,o
was amended SO that the Assistant seraeaptat Arms
pensantion therefor. No aau''iohsa oo"
TINS concluded the report Of the Committee nm Ru,es
thsr vncepon 81 re fifteen relating to duties and
HALE, OF Essex, poytponed until after the s; ~
report port s o. the Com mttee Of Sixteen ''A - -
Inc fREsIpE laid before the Convention lat,er from,
Compioler yilhouse acknowledging the receipt OF .hs
resolution Of inquiry In reference TO canal mstrsrs
adopted yesterday, and stating that he would mhmia =
10 the Canal Commissioners Land ON the table "
or. motion OF Mr. WEKD, OF Clinton, indefinite leaxa NJ
epence was granted to Mr. Pierrepont absent at ths
Surratt trial In Washington M
The Convention then, at thirty i've minutes past two
adjourned till tomorrow, at eleven A. NJ