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The New York herald., 1868-06-28

ADDICTION or YOUNG LApy.-A lady by the
name OF Parker arrived by the Great western Rai-
road to-day In search Of young lady who left home
some three weeks ago bound for Chicago but was
induced TO lay over here by some unknown parties.
BY the assistance OF friends Mrs Parker was enabled
70 trace her charge TO two or three houses OF Ill
repute where she had been secreted and at last dis
covered that she had been sent TO saginaw to which
of the first families OF Ontario. Mr.. Parker In well
known to many at windsor, and Is indebted to many
employees OF the Great Western Railroad for several
marks of kindness shown TO her on her journey.
which Is hoped may prove successful one, aud the
erring one brought back to her anxious parents
Detroit Free Press, yi,ie Z3.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
MOVEMENTS OF PRUssIAS WAR SHIPS.

Rumored Recall Of the Prussian Men.0f.War
Foreign Stations.
From the Bermuda Royal Gazette June 1871
The Prussian steamship Augusta, OF ten guns, asa
horse power, 235 men, Captain Kinderlng, six days
from the Mississippi bound to Plymouth, England,
arrived at her Majesty's Naval Yard, Ireland Island,
Sunday last In want Of COAL We are told tn at the
Augusta, In common with all other Pr ussaa ships-of
war on foreign stations are ordered to return home
Immediately, as some difiicuty 10 apprehended be-
tween Prussia and France.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Imperial Demonstration Against Jeddo-The
Tycoon to the Mikado.
LONDON, June 27-Evening.
Late ana important kilograms have been received
from japan BY way OF shanghae.
The last despatch, under date Of May 2, announces
that the Mikado had arrived with his army near
Jeddo. and was threatening the city.
The Tycoon had sent nag Of truce to his powerful
enemy, offering to retire from Jeddo and dsband his
army II the city were spared. It was thought that
the HikadO would accent these terms.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
CANADA.

Serious Accident to JEFF Davis-Fire at Mon.
treal-MOvements Of Troops.
MONTREAL, June q, 1868.
Jefferson Davis, while coming down stairs with
one Of his children in his arms In the hotel at Len
0xville, fell and somewhat injured his back. He
was unable to attend the cOnvocation of Bishops
College.
r. G. Jamisons rosin and varnish factory was
destroyed by fire last night
Two companies OF the Seventy eighth regiment
left for Quebec to-day.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

NOT 40 CRAZY AFTER ALL.--The statement that the
skf DOre which sailed fron Eewburyport for Bal
ttmore, was lost was incorrect She arrived at New
York last Thursday without having made harbor
but once, whan she put into Saybro0k on account OF
an accident TO her rudder In northeaster so fierce
that the Sonnd steamers did not dare TO run. She
made during the time run OF eighteen mites In two
hours and ten minutes The young men who went
round In her laugh at the idea of their avng been
In any great danger and are ready to try II again-
BOSTON Journal Jyn0 "a
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

THE RUN TRADE OF BosTON.-The bill which has
finally passed Congress permitting the expectation
OF rum for sixty days will al once furnish business
for twelve barks lying idle In Boston harbor, and TO
many mechanics as well "a TO the crews OF our YES
ses The importtaions from the African coast amount
to ST. SOC, 900 annually, and this trade was all endan
gered by the former legislation OF Congye ess.-Bosto
yOaY7adL June 20.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
PENNS YLVANIA.

Burning Of Nail Works at Pottstown-Loss
Over 100000.
POrTsTOwN. June ~, 1858.
The extensive nail works and nail plate mill be-
longing to the Pottst0wn Iron Company at this place
was totally destroyed BY fire about noon to-day
The Ore originated In one OF the heating furnaces
The loss is estimated from outside sources to be from
one hundred to one hundred and ffty thousand dol
lars nearly all Of which, 1t 10 understood. ts covered
by insurance. The furnace rolling mill and other
buildings belonging to the company were uninjured.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
TELECRAPHIC NEWS
FR ON
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD,
FRANCE.
Napoleon I'm Camp.

CHALoNs SUR MARINE, France, June 81, 1868.
The Emperor Napoleon having received a con-
ratulstory address OF the soldiers at the camp at
phaons sent on the occasion Of the anniversary OF
The battle OF Magenta has arrived here in accordance
Ftth his then expressed hope to be soon among his
poldiers. His Majesty was greeted with great en-
thusiasm.
Yesterday he reviewed the troops and was ap-
parenty we'll pleased with their various evolutions
end maneuvres. The Emperor will depart to-day
eor the palace at Fontainebleau.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
CENTRAL ASIA.
Reports from the Sent of War.

Reports from the Sent Of War.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 81 1868.
The government is in receipt OF later dispatches
from the scene OF the In Central ASIA No fight
ing OF consequence had occurred since the last ad-
vices. The Russian troops still occupied the city Of
8okhara
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

nre 20 the oil in the can ana an explosion t0ok
place. setting her dress "a hre She was very fear
iuly burned on hands. arm ana face The damage
hre was put out By the police.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

ALLEGED ELOPRMRNF.-A lady residing In 'Onda
the wife Of well known hotel proprietor, cached
Albany yesterday morning on the express rain OF
the Central road in search OF her husband WI
alleged had elOped with young and prepW ,sesstng
girl OF the village. She searched all the bag gage at
the depot In hopes Of getting clue to the ru naways
but to no purpose. She Intends to cont nne the
searoh.-TrOv Times, June ~.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

How A BRAKEMAN's LIFR WAS SAVED AND-.As>
OTHERS LOST.-The life OF a brakeman named AZ
bert Wright, the Rome, WatertOwn and Osw ego
Railroad. was saved by curious circumstance tho
other day. Wright was formerly soldier and hile
in the service was bucked and gagged by an OF icer
for some alleged offence. He then swOre tha he
would be revenged II he ever met his oppre ssor-
Last Monday the Oficer happened to be passt niger
on the tran and at one OF the stations stepped upon
the platform. Wright saw him and mmed lately
"saed In" and administered to his former SIN ,erior
tremendous nOggtng. The brakeman ested
and during his temporary retirement another man
who took his place on the train was Killed by q col
isiOn
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
PORTO RICO.

Severe Shocks Of Earthquake at Porto Rico.
HAVANA June q, 1858.
There were some severe shocks OF earthquake at
Porto Rico on the 18th and 18th instant.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
THE SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION At CHICAGO.

The arrangements for the reception OF the Ameri-
can Ass ociatiOn for the Advancement OF Science at
Chicago In August were partly made at meeting OF
the Local Committee on Wednesday. The Local
Committee is as follOws:-J. Y. Scammon Chair
man; DR.. William Simpson, Secretary; Professor
Edmund Andrews, David Gage, Colonel j. F. Beatty.
DR.. Walter Hay, Professor j. v. u. Blaney, f. b.
McCagg +. w. Blatchford, DR.. John II. Rauch, Lieu
tenant Governor william BrOss. !. B. Rice Il. 3.
Cheesebrough, Professor T. II. Safrord Colonel Ed
ward Daniels, f. II. Sheldon, w. +. Doggett
Daniel Thompson, Colonel J. w. Foster, George
G. Walker. DR.. John M. Woodwork. Mr..
Walker reported that he had written to seve-
raj gentlemen in Buffalo, requesting them tO
cooperate with Captain f. +. Dorr in securing
steamer for the transportation OF the Eastern dele
CATION to Chicago by way OF the lakes. The Secre-
tary reported that he had issued copies of the circu
ar OF the Local Committee to all scientific men in
orth America whose addresses he could obtain and
to a large number in Europe. The Secretary moved
tina during the week OF the convention daily pro-
gra mme or news sheet be issued containing local or
Otht information OF value to the members the order
of iercses for the day the meetings be held ana
list papers to be read at them the addresses TO
dellva red, the excursions or entertainments for TIE
day, II 1t OF arrivals OF members and their stopping
places. the arrivals and departures OF railway trains
&C. TA motion was seconded and carried. Mr..
Chesbros Ugh. chairman OF the Subcommittee on
Railroad !, reported that many railroad companies
througha 1T the United States and Canada had
agreed to take members OF the association to and
from ChicA go at half fare. and he had good reason
to hope tina all would extend the same courtesy.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

A WOMAN SERIOUSLY BURSBD.-Between three
and iour O'Clock yesterday afternoon Mrs, Elizabeth
Kiunger, residing at s26 avenue A. was using kero-
sene oil on bedsIead killing bed-buga At the time
she had lighted oaudle In her hand. The light act
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS.

QUEENSTOWN, June 27-The steamship Cuba from
New York June IT, arrived at this port late yesterday
afternoon.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
TURKEY.

Prince NapOle0n's Visit.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, June 27, 1858.
Prince Napoleon arrived in this city to-day from
Bucharest
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
TENNE

ARRAY Between Parson Brownlow's Son and
q Nashville Editor.
NASHVILLE, June 81. 1868.
A personal difiiculty between John B. Brownlow,
Of the Knoxville Whto and Mr.. Kirby, Of the Press
cook place on Thursday afternoon. Brownlow tried
70 Shoot Kirby, but his pistol snapped without hurt
ing anybody.
A Citizen Of Memphis Fatally Wounded BY
Nesroes-Shootns ARRAY.
MEMPHIS, June q, 1868.
John 0'Connor, journeyman tailor, was waylaid on
Beaii street last night by two negroes and knocked
on the head with bar of iron and was then thrown
into bayou, where he was found by the police In
sensible. There are no hopes Of his recovery.
There was shooting affray on Main street this
morning. between J. X. Kelley and BENJAMIN Ca r
seriously injured. The afYrair grew out OF an old
feud Garrett was acquitted It being shown that he
acted In self-dsfence.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
GERMANY.
Count Bismarck's Health.

Count Bismarck's Health.
BERLIN, June 27, 1868.
The health of Count Bismarck, who is at present
living in retirement on his estate in Pomerania,
has much improved within the past few days.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Pamphlets, Law Reports, &C., Exec AateA
With neaness quickness aud Despatch twenty Owe ceuS
cheaper other printing en N me cty.
at the METROP0LITAd JOB PRINTING ESrA .RLIsar
MENT, "a Nassau street
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Neatuess, Economy and Despatch Combine -
execution Of ORDERS Metopotan Job PRINTING Est
,ish neni, " Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Asbestos Roof Coating-Composes Of the In
dsstuctbis abrous IMMORAL Asbestos ada new
II. ". johns, 70 waMaA s,reea
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Bottle Of RansoIn's Stomach BRtters will
clear and beautify the compisIioo than all
other preparations for the skin For
grocers and liquor dealers everywhere.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Brilliant and Enormously Powerful Day ana
Night Doubs Perspective Glasses for tourists opera,
rine aud general out door use sEMMONS, Optican
s69H Broadway, opposite Bend street.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

A.-JeNers Offers Kxtraordinar Shrgains
Ladies' Misses and Chidrens Boots sei saoes EP
FERs II andl Broadway opposite St ,Jsn,ss ofnasa
and Hifth Avenue Rotsa
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Circulars of Every Description and NottceS
attend meetings printed in the nea.es possible napne
hours notice. and twenty cent less then At anY
other similar place in the city, at the METROPOLITAN J0A
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT 81 Nassau street
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Why Is Phalon's "Paphiau I.otion' I.''t"
stovmf Because II replaces the brown of
spotless white. Sold BY ell druggtsts
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Royal Havana Lcttery.--Prizes Csshed In
pod and Information furnished By ORIHUIkLA A CO..
Bankers, II Cedar srset, New York
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

BatchcIorss Hair Dye.-The Best In tho.
world. The only perect Dye harness. RELIABLE rAanta
neoua. Factory l6 Bond street.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Boots, shoes, Caters and slipperascf Every
variety ready made and made to order, at q @. RICH
MoNo's, 67s Bro sdway, opposite Metropolitan, Hotel
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Warranted Genuine Mcerschauw, a.
broadway near Broome and s7 John street. middle d he
block. Repairing done. Boiling 81
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

A.-PhaIOn's ssPaphiaa SOapo P0 sse-ses tn,
same properties "Paphan Lotion" 15 cake
VIII not chap tho skin; 10 invaluable toe ths IOLEr
BATH and N0RSBRY.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28
General Napier at Malta.

MARsEILLRs June 81, 1853.
Her Britannia Majesty's steamship Urgent, with
Major General Napier and stan board, arrived at
Malta to-day on the way to England
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

A..Calf sewed G.iters, S,, ~ Boz Box Tcea SSs.
ga Broadway, corner OF Howard Mteel
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

A.-PhalOn's " Paphian I.Oti0no Rgmrv.,
FRECKLEs, ffMPLEs, Tan, SALT RHEUl 1, 3RfStr
ELAS
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Asbestos Cement IL Guarauteeds - Repair
q. ". JOHNS, nswsus.m street..
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

The Famous Corper-01 NasSnu strees.
corner Fulton The Metropolitan Job Print ina nj
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Wigs, Toupees and Ornsme ntai Hair.-Be-e
LOR'A u Rond dreet
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

AN INGENIOUS NAUTICAL DEVICE THwAsrED.-A
week ago or so the crew OF whaling vessel was put
on board at night in tire harbOr preparatory sail
ing early In the morning. AS IL quite cOmiaon the
men wanted to go ashore and have spree; which
which the shpkeeper would not allow, knowing thst
the morning. They begged him for the privilege ol
one OF the boats unayailtngly for some time. AZ
length they became quiet but soon the CITY OF MAN
overheard ~ was raised and, sure enough 0ae of
them was In the water close under the bows, pufag
and blowing and believing fof help. Then OF c0urs0
boat must be lowered 30 the crew Thought Bat
the old shipkeeper was not bird to be caught wttA
chan. Notwithstanding the earnest rem fnOnstrances
ward to examine into the condition Of things. The
men saw that the prospect Of going ashore was
shing and redOubled their protestattons against
ely allowing man TO drown But the shipkeepes
soon found that the fellow was In no danger having
fet himself down by rope suspended for the pur-
pose, and raised the alarm means OF getting
session Of boat, which the crew thought would bs
to be lowered for his SO the fellow dnceA
himself for nothing, and, paradOxicaIly. was dry
as ever-NeU BedrOrd Standard
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Elegant Japnuese Screens, 1O-19x6 feGf,
Concan Pongees Grapes, Pineapple sfkA Sserauckes
an Rugs samples Curioees and othsr goods opened
FOUNTAINS India Store, s5e Broadway Cup s.a,rne
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

AT rHK No RGUE.-There was yesterday taken to the
Morgue from Bellevue Hospital the body OF an un-
known man. T about i've feet and eight inches in
height His r is dark and there beard about the
upper part OF face Deceased was apparently about
thirty years OF CO. His body had on gray vest and
trowsers, blue N lnnel shirt and bOOts. The man
street. In nsible condition. and died shortly
subsequent to his admission to the hospital. Tho
body ts on the tabk . for Identification.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

For First Class Printing Of Rvery Descrip.
ton to the Metropolitan Job Printing Esablishmens
Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1868-06-28

Established In 1SOO.-The Metrop0litas JsA
Prin ting tabshmsnt, " Nassau sne
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-26

The odd settlers Union will hold its an.
p,nI pirnic mt Berlin, on the 22d day Of
September next, commencing at 10 O'Clock
AN. All "Old Settlers are most cor
daily invited to be presents and, for their
information, the eth article Of the constitu-
,,on IA published
Acr. r. Any person Of reputable character,
and Who resided 10 the state OF Illinois in or be-
fore the wear So, and who does or may hereat-
ter reside IN either Mercer, Rock Island or Henry
counties one year mex preceding the time OF APP
plieation to the Secretary, shall be entitled to
members hip-gentlemen by paying the Treasu-
ror tho initiation fee of so cents and signing the
Constitution; Ladies free, by signing the Con-
stitution.
Printed copies of the Constitution and
BYLAWS may he obtained by addressing the
President. A, Jordan, Rural, H., or the
Secretary T. Fleharty, Center Ridge, III
DIR. p. Gregg and Jacob Norris will de
liver the opening addresses.
OFFICERS or THE OLD SETTLERS UNION.
(Elected January 81, 1861
President-Capt John A. Jordan.
Vice Pfesident-Samuel Clark.
Secretary-S. F. Fleharty.
Trcasurer-A. J. Smith.
DIRECTORS.
| Mrs Samuel Clark, Mrs. Il. X. Blackfan,
| " Rachael Jordan, George kckley,
John Rhodenbnueh, George D. Pllsbury,
Judge J. NJ. Wilson.
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By Telegraph.
REPORTED voR rHr DAILY ARGUS.

-
New ORLEANS, Aug. 2j.-Geu. Buchanan,
yesterday relnqaished the charge OF the
treedmenis bureau in this state to Gem
Hatch. Gen. Buchanan remain in com.
mand ofthe department until the arrival Of
Gen. Rosseau.
The canvass Of the country parishes las
actively begun.
CHICAGO, Aug. ga young woman,
named Nettie King, who, some days ago
disappeared, il seems committed suicide by
drowning. The faithlessness Of her lover
is the cause assigned. .........
Bids for excavating nine miles Of the Hi.
uols and Michigan canal were opened yes
terday, but no contract awarded
The number of deaths the past week was
300, an increase Of 70 over the preceding
week. Fifty four were under three years OF
age.
Nav York, Aug 2G.--The health au.
thorities are making efforts to suppress and
destroy the disorder which has recently
broken out among the cattle of the city
Every new drove that arrives Is thoroughly
inspected, and when any symptoms Of
plague are visible, they are promptly cou
demned. On Monday drove OF eighteen
arrived from Missouri and was taken tC
the cattle yards near East River, when TIVE
Of them were subsequently discovered to be
suffering from disease. One of them was
unable to stand, aud was destroyed yester
day noon. Sixteen apparently well animal
were placed in quarantine.
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olec,ion q usesident and senators, andmsn

.electioa &C uresiaent and senators, ard mems
hers of the house, and governors, and legis.
lators, and Judges, and so WELD longer the
the powers Of government. know many OF
these men well. They are men OF intellect
and daring. They are men Of firm resolve
and lofty purpose. They are not aetuated
.by low greed of gain, nor the love Of emolnT
ments and honors of Office. They have the
true spiritof fanatical refcrnerst and they
seek power that they may oyerturn this sys'
TEN Of goyernment and build up another
system in its stead.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ISSUES
Ny friends, we are engaged in no scram
BE for office. We are stimulated by no lust
for power. This struggle touches the life
of our confederated system. II touches the
question OF union or unity. II VIII declde,
in the far-off future, the destiny of our eoun.
try II our opponents succeed, we VIII nave,
6r.t unity and then despotsm and then re-
volt and then separation, and then whatever
God in bis wrath may mhict II they fail,
we will have the constitution obeyed, the
union maintained, liberty enjoyed, prosper,
ity abouudng, peace everywhere, ana Gil
the gories of our past career will be but as
the early bud compared with tho blooming
beauties of the full.blown flower. In this
supreme hour of our fate beg you to pause
and weigh well your duty to the country, as
in the hour of death you would weigh your
duty TO God. The experiment is too costly
we cannot afford it. We might lose our
liberty. for there Is no limit to human endu
rance. We cannot buy what we do not pay
for, and we cannot pay more than exaction
cnn squeeze from our people. Freedmen's
buteaus, military commissions, military
governments, the support of ten state gov
crnments, constitutional amendments, ne
gro suffrage, carpetbaggers are IN them
Selves expensive Injuries; when they BRING
with them stagnation Of business, SINAI
crors. idle hands, no cotton or rice, no 50
car, no home market for western bFeadstut'
and meats, and no exports for eastern ship
to carry they are more expensive still an'
when they superadd high taxes, high tariffs
exemption Of capital from all burdens, al
increase in the hours Of labor, an incress
Of the price of neeessaries, and decreas
of the wages of labor the expense gets I
be intolerabIe.
Concluded tomorrow
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-26
COMMERCIAL
Rock Island Market.

Rock ISLAND, August %.
FLouR-Spring Double Extra, in bbls. $9,4O at
wholesale, and 5000 at retail. Sacks S9, 90 Al
wholesale, and 5000 at retail. Loose, $3.50 at
wholesale, and $40 at retail
WHEAr--No. l, 81, 40. No. 2, 1870. No l,25.
CORS--7 ja1Sc
OATs--Old Doc, new I5c.
RYE, l4aI 70,
BARLxy-No.I 40. No. ,, 1855
BEANs--6 00a6.J
SALT, l0a335 per barrel.
KERosEHR-Whoi barrels included, 49,
retail 40c.
HIsHwKEs-S250 80.
POTArOEs-l 90.
ONIoNs-9Oc per bu.
BGGs--l5c dOl ....
BuTTER-Very choice lots, Tor retailing, wii
bring SOC. .+..
pouLrRY--spring chickens, 2,5Oas3 per dos.
LARD-lSc per ".
Hoss-For live hogs 74a9e.
CArTLE-Live weight common, 4,0Oa5,OO.
Prime shipping b,OOa6,5O per hundred pounds.
HIDEs-Green Country, SCI green cured Zoe )
green calf, lOal21o dry hint, l+al7cj dry salt
cd. lOa12e.
Hay Prairie, s8alO per ton Timothy 1000
1890
Woop--Oak IS, so to 600 a cord.
| CoAL-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
GOAL is sold at - cents, the cost Of delivering 70
| be- added,
From teams, in Market Square, at l4al cents
LmH-Port Byron, $l.3e per Dbl Rock Island
lime Sl.15 per Dbl
ApPLrs-cooking 20; eating $50 per bu.
Peaches 00a2, 80 per box.
PEARs-choice eating 5,00a6,6O por bu
ToNAroEs--l, 90 per hu
WATER MELoNs--SalO,0O per 100.
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THE NATIONAL FINANCES.

There was an immense democratic gath
ering at Bangor, last Thursday, (the 2Oth) to
hear Mr.. Pendleton 1t is estimated that
not less than 10000 people were present
Mr. Peudleton was escorted from his hotel
to the stand by three hundred lumbermen,
dressed in red shirts, black pants, and black
Kossuth hats, each man carrving,on his shoul.
der, his "cant dog" for rolling logs. The
procession carried numerous banners and
expressive notices, and contained many
novelties. The trades formed a prominent
feature 50 did the lumber men and river
men, who bore banners, such as, 1.-THE river
men will break the kadlca Jam in Maiae:n
A currency that is good enough Tor river
men is good enough for bondholders." Two
four-horse teams bore each large bateau
fully manned by six oarsmen, and following
the river men was the Dexter Band and
about one hundred brickmaAers bearing q
banner inscribed, "0ne currency for bond.
holder and brickmaker.' There were uu.
nerous bands and many novelties IN the
procession. Gen Charles W. Roberts pre-
sided, assisted b. large list of officers.
REMARKS OF oEy. ROBERTS.
Gen. Roberts, on taking the chair, wa
heartily received, and spoke as follows:
LADIES AND GEsTLENEx OF THE PryoBsco
VALLEY.~In expressing my sincere thanks 70
the honor of being called to preside over this vas
assemblage of nxious, earnest men and women
composed largely Of the thinking, working masset
and while looking upon the "ses Of upturned faces,
the thought involuntsrily suggests itself-'Fo
what have you gathered together at this time, j
scuh numerical strength"
FELLOW DEM0GRATs- will tell you "
have assembled here to-day to hear calmly, dill
passionatey and most ably discussed, the Twin
political issues Of the houT--issues that more ths
ever BEFORE deeply Affect the life or death the We
or woe Of the nation.
Ny FRIEHDs--Yeur determined expression 8
ready cOnVinoes me that in the coming struggl
there is to be no boys play. The laboring ma
nov before me, although saying not word, plaiI
~ mean business Without longer OBTAINING yc