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WEST VIRGINIA ELECTION.
Both Parties Claim the victory.


WHEELING, oct. 80. 1868.
Complete returns from Hancock and Ohio coun-
ties show republican gains over the vote Of 1865.
The democratic majority in Ohio county has been
reduced to 100
Brook coanty IS very close. The democrats will
probably have small majority.
Wood, Harrison, Jefferson. Mineral aad Marion
counties show large democratic gains
Marshall county Is claimed by the republicans by
100 malorty-a republican gam.
Partial returns from Mason county show small re-
publican gains.
Wood county, formerly reported as democratic
gives republican majority of 1850. This assures the
election OF Duval (republicon to Congress In the
First district by about 1000 majority.
Marion county gives republican majority OF
about 200--a small democratic gain.
Monongahela county ia claimed by the republi-
cans by from 500 to 700 majority
Partial returns from Marshal show republican
majority OF 500. The republicans claim their major
tty in the county will be equal to that OF 1861
Writ county gives reduced republican majority.
The democratic gains thus far are not sufficient to
overcome the republican majority OF 1865 which was
over 9,00o The republicans tonight claim the State
by from 1000 to 5000 majority.
The democrats expect large gains from the south
western counties, which have not been heard from
yet The chairman OF the Democratic State Central
Committee claims the State by small majority.
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DEMOCRATIC mEs1lHs ON s1A,,rss ISLAND.

The democracy Of Staten Island held - enthust-
astic meeting last evening at the small and rictu-
resSue village OF Factoryville right by the soundins
sea and with many OF the quiet attractions OF coun
try life surrounding 1t. The democratic citizens OF
the village OF New Brighton, with torches
and lanterns, came along by the wind,
ihg road near the shore and presented
really artistic appearance to the observers at sea
ae ,ner lamps sparkled between the trees and the
spahu OF music came borne the dtful breeze over
anea, cue darkening waters Mr.. Lionel Jacobs
Georro as cniel or the organization, Mr..
George +. johnson assisted him I'm spirit
9l nappy and vigorous association and Messrs.
JONI oa =. raris, Abram g. Wood, Frank McEIroy
s,nrs sn Mess ~ Cook and Hunter contributed their best
euoIts 70 make the demonstration success, The
meGauiE was held near the house OF Mr., Frank
McEroy, and somewhere near 1000 persons
appeared IN 'front.' OF the speakers stand which
was handsomely decorated with Union nass.
MI. Geo W. chapman made the first address and was
ustened to with profound attention. lie was followed
by Mr.: Scphapel IN very vigorous speech OF about
all hour in which he reviewed the policy OF the radl.
cal barfy and raKed them from stem to stern. RE
was heartily cheered and at the end OF hs discourse
the assemblaqc separated In the best OF humor,
cheering repeatedly for Seymour, B.air and Hon.
IN M
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TIE INDIAN WAR.

Another Fight. and Dcfent Of the Saveges-
Large Body Of Indians Nearly Surrounded-l
Heavy Battle Expected.
ST. LOUIS, oct. %, 1853.
despatch from Hays City, Kansas, says:-Colone
Carpenter and Captain Gorham, with the Tenth cav
airy, had a brush with 700 Indians, Cheyennes and
Arapahoes. yesterday at Buffalo Station they killed
nine savages and wounded thirty. our loss was
three wounded. The soldiers fought desperately. A
large band Of Indians, supposed to be those who
fought Colonel Forsyth. are busily engaged killing
buffalo, their squaw5 and children accompanying
them. The are surrounded by the Fifth cavalry and
portion Of the Twentieth All the troops are on the
move. It is thought tnat attack Will be made on
Fort Dodge In few days. Colonel Forsyth Is I'M
proving rapidly, and will be able to be moved down
in few days.
Accompany OF scouts have LETT here under the COM
nland OF Lieutenant Pepoon for the purpose OF join
ing General Carr. Colonel Moore, Of General Sheri-
dams stafr, accompanied the expedition
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Newmarket Houghton Races.


LONDON, Oct, %. 1868.
At the Newmarket races yesterday the sweep
stakes for two year old colts and fles was
was won by Mr.. Pryors colt Bradgate, by Newcastle,
out Of Cassidia; Mr.. Bromgrove's colt Aftermath, by
Bonneaeld out OF Double shufie, was second. Three
ran. The betting was two 70 one against ERADICATE
and three to ono against Aftermath.
The Troy stakes for two year old colts and nes
was won by Mr.. Merry's colt by Stockwen out Of
Catharine Hayes; the Duke Of Bcauforts flly Scot
tsh Queen, by Blair Athol ont Of Edith, second
and Mr.. H. Savile's flly by Prime Minister out OF
Rigolbocho, third.
The betting was two to one against the winner,
three to one against Scottish Queen and seven to
one against the Rigolboche filly.
The sweepstakes for three-year olds was won by
the Duke OF Newcastle's Clarion. who walked over.
The sweepstakes for two-year olds was won by
Robespierre, beating Chatelherault. second, and
Sderolite third. The betting at the start stood two
to one On Robespiere three to one against Chatehe
raut and Siderolite. Three ran.
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.


Thc Cheapest ana HeSt NeWspnveC IN tn0
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD OF the present week, now
ready, contains the very latest European News by
the Cable up to the hour OF publications; Te.eraphc
Dispatches from all parts OF the world; Disastrous
Earthquake and loss OF life and property In san
Francisco the latest news from Mexico, Centra and
South America China. japan and other poi nts;
Address or the Coored Men OF Georgia, denonno Ing
Carpet-Bacgers and Democrats Execution or three
murderers in Macon, Ga; Dedication CT the Sedg-
wick Monument at west Point; The Indian War
Curious Tclegraphic Phenomenon; Washington
News the Current News OF the Week; the Fashionss
Amusements; Varieties; Industrial Items; ForeigH.
Items; Facetia; Scientific, Artistic, Sporting, Po-
lica and Religious Intelligence; Editorial Articles
on the prominent topics OF the day; Our Agricultural
Budget; Reviews OF the Cattle, Horse. Dry Goods
and Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial and COM
mercal intelligence. and accounts OF all imp0rtank
and Interesting events OF the week.
TERMs:-Single subscription, So; Three copies.
S5; Five copies, So; Ten copies, si5; Single copies.
five cents each. limited number Of advertisements
inserted IN the WEEKLY HERALD.
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CALIFORNIA.

Marderer Arrcsted-Nnyai and Marine In-
teiligence-Flour, Legal Tenders.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23 1883.
Tho United States steamer Ossipee sailed to-day
on cruise.
The murderer Of Captain Mitchell. Of the Saginaw,
has been arrested. lie says the captain threatened
his life and he knocked him down In selfdefence.
The steamer Sacramento sailed to-day for Panama
with S174.ooo In treasure Of which $l5o,0o is for
New York.
Cleared-Bark Rancagua, for Liverpool. with 200
barrels Of -four and 10000 sacks OF wheat; ship
Helene. for Liverpool with 10000 sacks Of wheat;
ship Orion, for Philadelphia, with 10000 sacks of
wheat.
Flour, IS 25 SO 25. Wheat quiet; good shipping,
81 so a 81 s7t.
Legal tenders, 73X.
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VIRGINIA..
CLOSING Day of the Bovder Agricultural Fair.
DASvtrrr Oct 23. 1858.

CLOSING Day of the Bovder Agricultural Fair.
DANvILLE, Oct %, 1893.
The Border Agricultural Fair closed to-day with
q stirring ana eloquent pathetic appeal from Pres-
dent Sutherlln to the farmers and planters OF vir
gna aud North Carolina TO work manfully in behalf
or the agricultural interests OF the country The life
and salvation OF the South depended upon those
interests
The races at the fair to day very exciting and
closely contested.
The first race, for the fastest PAGERS to harness
saddle, for n premium OF S100 -four entries were
Inade-Katy Clyde, Kitte Kyle, Black Hawk and
Bay Tom. The race was won by Katy Clyde in 3:l9
and 500.
The second was trottng race. best three In five
for premium OF $500. There were three entries
Flyaway, Virginia Girl and American Girl--and was
won by Flyaway. Time 2:47, 2:46 and 2:46.
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volunteer Troops Offering Their Service to
General Lersundi-Order Restored-itains
Impeding the Troops-A secret Revolutions
ary Committee Mt Havana.
HAVANA, Oct. %, 1865
Volunteer companies are forming in all parts OF
the island OF Cuba and Offering their services to
Captain General Lersundi. Order now prevails, even
IN Puerto Principe, for the first time. Heavy rains
are prevailing IN the interior which prevent the
troops pursuing the insurrectonists and from oper
ating as swiftly rs desired.
Information has been received in this city from
Holguin, announcing that the insurrectonists are
committing depredations In that neighborhood.
4 document, purportng TO be signed by the ''Revo-
lutionary Committee" made its appearance this
morning. incitns Tie neonle 10 rise AGAINST the
government. The existence Of such committee is
pnknoWn. Everybody s in favor OF peace ana con-
seiuehtiy the document Is unheeded.
Exchange has an advancing tendency. On London,
15h l5a, per cent premium; on United States 90
days sight, In gold, u per cent premium; short
sight, per cent premium; 60 days sight, IN cur
rency, % 22 per cent discount; short sight, ~ u
per cent discount
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NEW YORK.
.nnunr Session Of the Onondaga synod.

Annual Session of the Onondaga Synod.
BIsoHAMroS, Oct. %, 1868.
The onondaga Synod Of the New School Presby-
teran Church closed It's annual session in this city
last night. Rev. D. D. Gregory, OF Binghamton, was
chosen Moderator Thirty-four clcrgYmen were
pr esent. The business was mainly Of routine
character The next session will be held In Cortland.
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Public Opinion Of tho Fete.

LONDON, OCT q, 1893.
The London Times this morning comments favor
ably on the banquet at Liverpool. 1t says:-Mr.
Johns0n's speeches, unreserved ana earnest shoao
a desire Jor practical pedcemaktng. The Minister'S
on both sides, the writer says seem anxious to settle
pending questions-Mr. Seward because he held
ONCE when the difficulties arose. and may not de-
sire to leave them to successor to treat in
ner which he might reject, and Lord Stanley be-
cause he has SO far been most successful in his
policy, and he must wish when he retlres from Office
to know that he has done work by common con-
sent allowed to be the most dnicult Of accomplish.
nent which he has had placed before him.
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wEsTCHEsTsn WTtllICsscs.

FEARFUL AccIDENT.-About twenty minutes after
six O'Clock on Thursday evening, as Mr.. Kent was
turning from the railroad track to Railroad avenue,
opposite Muller's Park, Morrisania he observed a
man wing under the southern end OF the upper pat
form OF the depot and STOPPING TO sec what waA the
matter, found he was dead. ON the body beipg con-
veyed Into the depot II was recognized as that OF Mr.
Fred. Schailer, German, residing In fult,.n avenue
Eighth street. The head and breast OF deceased
were fractured. II Is supposed that No fell In trying
to jump or passing train. The body was thrown
with such force as TO dIspace several panks which
were spiked 10 the platform.
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

The steamship Henry Chauncey will saffron this
port on Saturday for Aspinwa
The mails for Central America and the South
Pacific will close at half-past ten O'Clock In the
morning.
The NEW YORK NATURALIZATION for the Pactfc-
will be ready at haIf-past nine In the morning
Single copies In wrappers for mailing, six ceuts
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MISSOURI.
A Judge OF Election Assassinntcd.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 49, 1868.
A. n. Scott, living about two miles from Harlem,
Clay county, NO., called to the door OF his house
at late hour last night and shot dead by some un-
known persons. lie had recently been appointed
Judge OF election for Harlem and during the session
OF the Board OF Review had furnished considerable
informa ton to tho registrars. His death Is attrb
uted to political difficulties.
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Negro Wanderers Rcspifed.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. %, 1858.
Two negroes. named Abel Williams and Henry
Young. under sentence OF death for the murder OF
Mr. wooten two years since In Warwick county,
who were to have been hanged to-day. have had
their sentence respted by the Governor until the
oIth of November.
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PENNS YL.VANIA.
Fire In Germantown.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1903.
A fire this morning totally destroyed the woollen
MIL in Germantown, owned and occupied by james
Armstrong. The building, machinery and stock are
o.al loss, on which there Is partial insurance.
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Lace Curtains n Speciality nj q. l.. Sc. j. u.
kelly co.'s, T Broadway.

Mrs. Winsloyv's Soothing Syrup II the Pre-.
srrptou female physicans an5 nurses -
the nted States and has been used Tor many Years WIN
failing by millions OF mothers foy
their children ieves the child from pain, cures dyse
and darrha gripping In the bowels and Wind cholo.
By giving health 10 the child IL rcsls the mother.
De '''e mrs wiSsLow's SOOTHING sYRur,~
having the fac-simile Of "Curtis Perkuss the out-
aide wrapper. All others base limitations.
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Chickering's, Waters aud other FIRST Clnss
new Pianos to rent and rent applied parchase monthly
HORACE WATERS, lsi Broadway
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For First CInss Printing Of Every Descrip.
ton TO the Metropolitan JOB Printing Establishment
Nassu
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Lyons Masme,ic Inscct Powder.

I
ches 1cas bugs and kind OF insect verrtin
tro iblesome during the fall months. They
killed NJ once by this remarkable powder not poi on.
often
KILLED A PECK OF COCxRoACHEs.
Use nov Il keeps vermlu from depo-ng their gr and
thus prevents next years CROP De Get Lyoas 70
tho original and true insect destroying powe fsward
Of limitations See the signature OF Z. LYON The Task
Sold BY all druggists
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II. ". T.-SimpIe Buf ETcctuql.--The Entire
freedom from all desterous ingrediens rendc BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TROCHES, Cough and Voice Lozenges, n
safe remedy for the most delicate female younges, child,
and has caused them 10 be held IN the highest
singers and public speakers generally In COUGHS Irritation
Of the Throat caused BY cold unusual exeon OF hs
the most beneficial results.
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The Bank Return.

LONDON, Oct. %, 1868.
The regular weekly statement OF the Bank OF Eng
land made public to-day, shows that the amount OF
bullion in vault has decreased 2217 900 sterling since
last week.
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.on,s Candidafe for the Throne.

Prince NnpoIcon's Candidate for the Throne.
PARIS. Oct. %, 1868.
Prince Napoleon has written a letter TO General
Prim advocating the claims Of the House OF Savoy
and Prince Amdeus Duke OF Aosta. second son or
Victor Emanuel and brother-in-law OF Prince Napo-
leon 10 the throne Of Spain.
The New York herald., 1868-10-24

A Prise Fighter Come 70 Grief-Comnitment OF
Supposed Murderer.
BOSTON, oct. %, ises.

BOSTON, Oct q, 1868.
George seddons principal In the late prize light at
the Isle Of shoals, arragned to-day IN the Crnl-
nal Court and committed for trial In default Of $4,000
bail.
william J. Fulton, recently arrested In Philadcl-
phia, charged with the MURDER OF q young man
named Foley, was arraign ed to-day in the Municipal
Court and commit tied for trial II is charged that
Fulton shot and robbed Foley four years In Boa
ton and has managed since to avoid arrest,
The New York herald., 1868-10-24

GrirtndOr0's Unrivalled Hair Dyc.-S0id ard
applied at No. 6Asor House. Mandatory ss Maiden lane
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Erring but NOb'c.-Self 1eIp for Young McNs
who, having erred desire better manhood Sent IN sealed
ieiter envelopes free OF charge benefited return the
postage Address Philanthros boz p Philadelphia Pa.
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Chevalier,s Treatise ON the Hair-Free to
ALL given away the drug stores sent by mai FIRE. Th1
book should be In house. teaches to cultivate snd
have beautiful hair hair ts orr ina color,
stop It's falling MI irritation fro
the scalp thus keeping the hair beautiful TO the latest period
OF live
SARAH A. CHEvALIER, NJ. D., Li2s Broadway, NY
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Ncatncss, Economy md Dcspntch Combined
tho execution Of orders. Metropolitan job Printing ssa5
shmeut "a Nassau etreeet.
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Ono Cold After Another WIN, With Many
constitutions, securely csebh the seeds Of ConspMon IN
the system. Those In need % remedy will hni 70 JANNt8
ExPECT0EANT one always prompi, thorough and cac,-
cious. Sold everywhere.
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Corus, BWniOns, Enlarged Joints and all
diseases Of the feet cured by Dr. zAcHARfE 76o oadwa
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Circulars Of Every Description and Notices
TO attend meetings printed in the nen,e possible manner
nj hours notice. and cent less than
other similar place In the cv, n the METROPOLITAN JOB
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, " Nassau street.
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Pamphlets, LAW Reports, &c., Executef
with nestness qucknsss AMI despNch weD,yay ee cls
printing estahltmcp, Ar
~ the METROPOLITAN J0s PRINTING ESTABLISH,
NENT, 81 Nassau street.
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FRANCE.


PARIS, Oct. y, 1858.
The oiical return OF the Bank Of France, made
public to-day shows that the bullion in vault has
decreased g. 7oo 900 francs since the last report.
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A.--fsan Di!is--A.

A.--FrH6 Bi!Ts-A.
DANIEL II. CARPENTER,
To Manhattan Gas Co., Df.
To from Jan. II, 1885, to March ~ 300
To United States Revenue
TO rent OF metcr W
To,a, 81 q
bills can be reduced onehalf twohiris h6iF
present amount by arrangement simple scientific and
cheap, gas1tter ARRANGE u. have In planning
% Nrieen burners and the bill standing Mt the head OF this
copy of bill for two months The
company have changed my three ties yet each time
result the saino they trying their
fourth ts cannot be patented thav
Ing been used by for than two years viii re-
ceipt of 81 tho rii who desire It.
DANIEL n. CARPENTER,
Bethune Planning and Saw Mil,
Noag A a nd Ret strpet
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SPAIN.

The Provisional Juntas DissOlviug.
MADRID Oct %, 1868.
In accordance with the recommendation OF the
Central Junta most OF the local provisional juntas
have dissolved.
1t is reported that Senior olozaga will be appointed
Minister to France.
The New York herald., 1868-10-24

A.-Cnunda MnIt Scotch Whiskey, Fully
equal purity and strength OF flavor to the best imported
MURPHY DUNN, go Beaver street.
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David's Fail style Of Gents HATS.
2e9b Broadway, near Duane street.
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Abol;t,oulst Meeting Mt Madrid.

MADRID. Oct. %, 1853.
large meeting was held here to-day, at which
speeches were made and resolves adopted in favor
OF the abolition OF slavery throughout the Spanish
dominiOns,
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Great BLESSING for Iadies.--(.rny Hair
and Baldness cured Consult Dr. GRANDJEAN No. Ast0r
place. Fifty years. practice
The New York herald., 1868-10-24

wholesais prices at KIUrINhs mandatory and war
rooms vs. and 9s East Houston street, between Bowery
Second avenue. Al goods warranted.
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As LnIsn N. denim hns Retired from Busss
ness MS former snpsrintenaent, y; =. pASuoNA mas
stock Of Hats and Furs for gentlemen ladies' boys mi.s"s
and infants ut 2S cont below broadway prices PARTON.
lar attention paid TO fur alteration.
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Rupertps Aromatic Polish, for ciicd or p NJ.
Mhed furniture git frames maroc and imitation cods
Fragrant and brilliant For by drugslsis, sr,ce AMI
furniture stores rrce 50 per 5oc WhVse 10 depot
2Q< Poar street, New York
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Letters Patent advised odnsei MUM CO.,
editors OF te Scientific American, who have prcaecuted
claims before the raent Once FOR than twenty
Their American and European Patent Agency s the
the world pamphlet contalu full nstlucllons
to Inventors Ia sent gratis Address Mum Co>, ~ Park
row, New York.
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Established In 1SOO.-The Metr0p olitan job
Printing Establishment. VI Nassau street
The New York herald., 1868-10-24

The Famous Co rner-93 Nassau street.
corner Futon Tss sopo,sn job Prnns Estsbishnsd
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snow yEns Fallen in ncches,cr and the r.ass
white has fallen York. ts op oev sought
reugs from The coli In KSOxs, No sis broadway, Who
presented him with triumph cf s,ooaca genus al
The poor fellow N locking the gag did himself,
bu, msgined he gentleman o. The jeunese dorse.
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stnmmering Cured by Dnfes' Patent Appii-
ances For descriptive pamp address Simpson Co.. box
kNT6 New York Post Office
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Mr.. w. r. Gladstone, in reply TO tho toast, 'rThe
House of Commons after the usual preface sad:-I
need not refer in detail TO the subject matter OF the
greatcontroyersles by which these three years have
been marked: but one topic may mention, rs u era-
bes me on my part and on that OF my country to
acknowledge debt we owe for a Lesson learned
from the nation which Is so worthily represented in
the person of It's distinguished Minister. we have
been taught much by the unexampled struggle in
which the several portions OF the United States
were recently engaged but can say for myself and
for many that the one practical lesson we learned
from n was the enormous increase OF energy, vigor
and stability which every State must derive from the
extension OF political privileges and interests and
share in the governing power to the largest possible
portion OF this community. In my opinion the lesson
Will not be without Its effect upon the occurrences
marSng te o. 'ne na
IL no mere tribute TO duties or mere enjoyment OF
splendid hospitality u marks an epoch In interna-
tional relatiOn3 and shall be much surprised, after
the speeches have heard II this be not long remen-
bered IN Liverpool and II ts echo do not pass across
the Atlantic as WELL u IS grea. pleasure TO DC pre-,
bearing testimony TO the convection | deeply
entertain. Unhappy is the country which mixes
uuesons Of foreign relations with those Of domestic
policy; happy that where the wisdom OF ministers
and the yor0eordnce W parry enables them to be
separated. We stand In the latter predicament.
have heard the speech OF the noble lord-tho
Foreign Secretary. We are parted Ito my regret, on
questions OF domestic import OF the deepest import
Snce but g the speech generally sr which ne has as
referred to his Official knowledge where " would pc
presumption for me to iptermeddle-l am ready to
subscribe to the Whole speech my cordial approval.
some causes OF deporable wars were selected by the
noble lord. Expiring dynastic ambition was one OF
these. False theories OF political economy and lust
of territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT were others. From
these recognition OF the doctrine OF common IN
tcrest springs up--a union OF pacific sen.
OF an and the Sapp resu
One means OF promoting this movement is care In
the choice OF diplomatic ENJOYS, and no happier in
stance could be afforded Of such choice than In those
for many years sent hithcr by America The inter-
ests OF America have been worthily sustained