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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

GOVERNMENT SToCKs-frmer; Con-
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Suspended.

BOSTON, Oct. 8.
A Portland paper says the Secretary OF
the Treasury has already suspended the
operation of the new custom regulation in
compliance with the request forwarded by
telegraph. -..
River News.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5.
Weather clear and warm. River four
feet and ten inches, and falling.
Fire.
DETROIT, MICH. Oct. 8.
The Valley City Woolen Mills, Grand
Rapids, were destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Loss $35,000; insurance $4,000.
The Anti Butler Convention.
SALEM, MASS, Oct. 5.
The anti-Butler Republican Mass Con-
vention to-day nominated Richard Ell.
Dana, jr., for Congress bv reclamation.
Mr.. Dana accepted the nomination. A Sc
ries of resolutions were adopted affirming
adhesion to the Chicago platform; indig-
nantly rejecting Buffers financial policy;
that by the letter and spirit and by the
Justice OF the contract the 500 bonds of
the United States are payable in paper
promises; declaring that the Republicans of
this district ought not to send to Congress
Representative who is disqualified by a
bitter personal emnity towards General
Grant from being party supporter of his
administration, and declaring that Butler
is not true representative of the princi-
Piles of the Republican party. The resolu-
tions close by indorsing Mr.. Dana.
Election.
WILMINGTON, DEL, October 5.
A general election of assessors and in
spectors will take place in this State to-
day.
Boston Items.
BOSTON, October 8.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
left this city this morning for Springfield,
to have their annual field day parade
They will return tomorrow afternoon.
Addie and Minnie Brown, aged seven
and nine years, were burned to death in
Charlestown, Mass, Saturday night. They
were studying lesson, when the young
brother ran against them upsetting fluid
lamp.
Petition.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.
Attorney General Brewster has present.
ed to the Judge of the Supreme Court a
petition asking that certain parties named,
to whom naturalization papers have been
issued without previous declaration of in
tention to become citizens, shall be made to
show cause why said papers shall not be
vacated. The Court holds the matter un-
der consideration.
SALEM, MASS, Oct. 5.
The anti-Butler Convention was well at.
tended and enthusiastic. A. A. Abbott,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
HAYTI.
Advices TO Sept. 10th.

Advices TO Sept. 10th.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.
Mail adyices from Port au Prince, Hayti,
to the 18th of September, state that the
Government has issued DEGREES, one that
the only ports open to foreign commerce
are Port au Prince, Cape Haytien, Gonai-
vez and Port de Pax; and another prescrib-
inc penalties for blockade running.
A large amount of counterfeit paper was
in circulation.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
Toledo Market-Oct. S.

FLOUR-Drooping.
WHEAT-White Michigan 1c lower;
amber 315c lower; sales of No. white
Michigan at 50 IL; white Michigan at 50 IL;
white Michigan 81; amber 81 S3@l 81; No.
/ red ST 50.
CORN--1c lower; sales OF No. at 93c;
Michigan 93c.
OATS-lc lower; sales of No. at 55c;
No. at 54c.
RYE-Quiet; sales of No. at 81 20.
BARLEY-Canada better; State steady;
sales of Canada at 50 1902 121s; State 81.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
New York Cattle market-oct.

BEEVES-Demand slow and holders are
Obliged to grant concessions of &c to effect
sales, the market closing heavy; prime to
extra steers 151s@16c; good 141a@151ac;
medium to fair l31s@l4115c; poor to me-
dunn 10@13c; receipts weak.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-In large supply.
Sheep steady at 41Is@7c; lambs 11sc lower;
quoted at 714@Sc. Receipts 44,900; whole
supply not sold.
BOGS-Quiet and trife lower; sales at
95s@10 l-6. Receipts 2l,69S.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
81. Louis NIarket-Oct. s.

FLOUR-Quiet and weak.
WHEAT-Dull; buyers holding off for
lower prices.
CORN-Slow at $9@9S.
OATS-S52@54.
RYE-$1 1901 20.
PORK-Better.
LARD-NOminal.
BACON-Better.
SHOULDERS-121a@
CLEAR SIDES-l6L@l61@
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

FLORAL HALL.-The committee having
in charge Floral Hall, at the county Fair
Grounds, request exhibitors to have every
thing, except cut flowers, they design
showing, in place by noon to-day. Cut
flowers must all be in by Wednesday noon
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

VAG.-John Woltel, woeful looking
specimen of the genus vagrant, was found
lettering in the back alleys of the. city on
Saturday night. He was fined S. by the
Mayor, yesterday morning. and in default
went to the stone pile.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

eY- January Winans won't debate with
George L. Converse at Liverpool, Madison
coun ty, because the town is too "obscure."
Is it more obscure than Winans? "Whoa
January 7" -rr --s1.a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

GALoor REcoRD.-The galoot depart
ment of the Mayors office was well attend
ed yesterday. Among the distinguished
delegates present were:
Washington Coulter, who was on linn
ited drunk. He paid $5 for his fun.
William Blair was also there. He was
compound tare of drunk and disorderly
1t cost him Sc. He liquidated.
William Halsey was drunk from his boot
soles to his hat crown. He got permission
to assist the Street Commissioner, in de-
fault of $5.
William Quinn, another sweet william
attempted to wrestle with old Ben Zine
Ben threw him, then he threw Ben. His
drunk resulted in his being allowed to
smash dornicks in default of So.
Thomas Welch, drunk and disorderly
galoot, paid s5 for his Sunday spree.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

Mr., Janney presented resolution to
contract with John Stathard for construct
ing a stone arch culvert across Broad
street, east of Atchison lane, which was re-
ferred to committee on sewers.
| M. Knopf presented a resolution to con-
tract with John G. Bickel for grading and
paving on Gangewer alley from Mound
street to South Public lane, which was
passed-yeas II.
Mr.. Knopf presented a resolution di-
recting the City Clerk to certify the unpaid
assessments for building an eighteen inch
brick sewer in South street from Hubbell
alley to the east line of lot No. of w. E.
Ide's subdivision of part of outlot No. 0
to the County Auditor, to be placed upon
the duplicate for collection as other taxes.
Passed.
Mr.. Bergin introduced a resolution to
contract with Michael Malone for grading
and paving on Prospect alley from Mckee
alley to North Public lane, which was
agreed to-yeas IL.
Mr.. Bergin introduced a resolution to
contract with Peter Egan for building a
at the north side OF Long street, which was
passed.
Mr.. Caren, from standing committee on
Ninth Ward, reported back protest against
proposed improvement on Hamlet street,
and moved that the ordinance tor said inn
provement be indefinitely postponed.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Naghten moved that the places for
holding elections be now named. Agreed
to. -.
The following were announced as the
places for holding elections:
Second Ward--Young's Carpenter Shop.
Third Ward--Town Street House.
Fourth Ward-Zettler House.
Fifth Ward-South Engine House.
Sixth Ward-LaurenZ Schneider's.
Seventh Ward-Tryne's Shoe Store.
Eighth Ward-Gay Street Engine House.
Ninth Ward --O'Brien's Grocery.
On motion the Council adjourned until
Monday evening, Oct. 10Th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

FRESH FIsH.-Our young printer friends
Reece & Quinn, have laid down the stick
and rule and gone into the fish trade, at
No. 80 West Broadway. They receive
fish daily, and parties ordering of them
may be assured that they will be supplied
with the best in the market
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

THE SKATING RINK.-We are Informed
that the skating rink is to be put In fine
order for sport this winter.
The boys will take their sweethearts out.
And all will have their mates,
But OIL twill be signt to see
The "Grecian bend" on skates.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w John Ellsler will open the Opera
House In this city on Noy. 18th, for ten
nights, to present the great pantomine OF
Humpty Dumpty. rr-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w DIR. L. B. Myers, of Emore. Ohio,
the patentee, has our thanks for Novelty
Pencil Holder, the neatest thing in the
business. Sold by all stationers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

TRANSFERRED YEsTERDAY.-The follow
ing transfers OF real estate were left at the
Recorders office on yesterday:
Frank b. Latham to Japheth Hughes,
October 1st, lot No. IL of Latham's addi-
tion to the city of Columbus, for 81, 600.
Andrew j. Ryan and wife to Evan
Hum ,hreys, April oath, 10 acres and Is
square poles of land in Franklin township,
r. 50 5OO
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

CERTIFICATES FILED.-The following
certificates of Incorporation were filed on
yesterday in the Secretary of States Office !:
Of the Cincinnati and White River Min
ing Company, organized for the purpose
of quartz mining, buying, selling and To-
eating claims, &c. Principal office in Gin
cinnati. Capital stock 100000 in shares
of $50 each. A. Swift, r. S. Lee, G. A.
Wolff, D. 81. James and Frank B. James are
the corporators.
OF the Lower Pomeroy Manufacturing
Company, organized for the purpose of
manufacturing stoves, CRATES, fire fronts,
farming implements, &c. Principal office
in Lower Pomeroy, Meigs county. Capt.
tai stock S25,OOO in shares of 500 each. v.
B. Horton, NJ. Bosworth, E. J. Horton, E.
Turnbull and H. B. Smith are the corpora
tors.
OF the Windsor Salt Company, organic
ed for the purpose of manufacturing salt,
and the cooperage necessary for the same.
Principal Office IN Minnsville, Meigs coun-
ty. Capital stock $4,000 in shares of 500
each. v. B. Horton, Jacob Schneider, B.
M. Skinner and August Fail are the cor
porators.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w The work of laying down the blocks
on the ST. Nicholas pavement South
High street, will commence tomorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

The truth is. the Democratic candidate
for Vice President is quite full of whisky,
and he shows his intoxication disgustingly.
Columbus Correspondence Gin. Chronicle.
We submit that the writer of the above
paragraph comes as near being Old Liar
himself as is possible for man to get. If
he be not the father of lies, he is the
father-in-law, at least. Our citizens who
on yesterday saw Gen. Blair, have now an
opportunity OF knowing the reckless and
base character of the charges made against
him as an offset to the charges of drunken
ness made by Radicals against Grant.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

HADN'T HEARD OF IT.-A nice young
man from the rural districts, while passing
up Broadway on Sunday, remarked that he
thought some of the young ladies he met
must have an affection of the spine. Itwas
explained to him that it was the Grecian
bend. "Well," said he, ''they are getting
so many new names for old diseases, that a
fellow has to hump himself to keep up with
them.n
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
WASHINGTON.
Exodus of Government Employees.
W

Exodus of Government Employees.
NEW YORK, October 5.
A Washington dispatch stales that dur
ing next week there will be quite a large
exodus of Department clerks from this
city, on their way to their respective States
to avail themselves of the most important
privileges of freemen on the 18th inst. The
number of public officials, clerks and Gov
ernment employees that will go to Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana to vote is esti-
mated at nearly 1000 more than half of
whom are PennsylvaniaDs. Certain poll
ticians are said to have been here for these
men claiming residence in those States, and
who voted in the elections here, with a
view of challenging their votes in those
States.
Spain.
Another dispatch says that the Spanish
legation has received no instructions from
the new government of Spain, and conse-
quently has no authority to act in its be-
half, and are not recognized by this Gov
ernment as representing any power COM
peteRt to send ministers to Washington,
and will not be until it receives credentials
| from the Junta at Madrid. 1t is probable
| that the legation will receive dispatches
| from Madrid within few days that some,
| 1t is also reported that the late Queen, Is.
abella, Of Spain. has recently made heavy
! investments in this country.
Mail Service.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.
| The Postmaster General has accepted
| the bid of Leech, Piper & Co, of Kittan-
4 ming, Pennsylvania, at S194.000, for carry
| ing the mail from Fort Abercombie, by
! Fort Ransom, 900 miles, three times a
week, in tour-horse post coaches. This
service opens up a vast portion of ouI
northwestern territory. Connection will
be closely made with the railroad service
at St. Paul, and thence by daily aud tri-
weekly service to AbeTcombie.
Indian News.
Col. Wynkoop. agent for the Arapahoes
and Cheyennes, has arrived here, direct
from Fort Larned. He represets that the
Indians with his agency have fed south ol
the Arkansas river, that Gen. Sully was
pursuing. and had, up to the time the Colo.
mel left that fort, been skirmishing with
them for three weeks. The Indians are ir
destitute condition, having scarcity o
provisions, buffalo and other game being
scarce. 1t is estimated the Arapahoes have
about 500 and the Cheyennes upwards o
1000 fighting men.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

WJudge winans declines to meet Hon.
George L. Converse in joint debate. We
don't blame him. Converse would take
the hide all off of him. "Whoa, January"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w If the weather be pleasant, the Dem
ocratic display on next Saturday night
will be the grandest thing ever seen here
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w From remark he made in yester-
days Journal we are satisfied that Jeems
which is Comfy, was sober, and, conse-
ouently unable to tell the truth.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

cw The Township Trustees on yester-
day paid out $lO3 for road and pauper pur-
noses.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w The Synod of Ohio meets, at the
Second Presbyterian church, in this city,
on Friday, Oct. 10th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

COUNTY FA1R.-The Fair of the Franklin
county Agricultural Society commences
this morning. From hasty inspection of
the grounds, we can promise exhibitors
and visitors that they will have much
more comfort than ever before at the fair
grounds, because of their increased size,
and because of the many additions
and improvements. Mr.. Miley, of this
city, has completely refitted the eating
house, and will serve up as good meals as
can be obtained in any first class hotel in
the country. Floral Hall will to-day be
gem of beauty. The committee having it
in charge, have been working night and
day to get things fixed up, and the express
sions of admiration and delight they will
hear during the Fair, will amply reward
them for their labor. In fact, in every de-
partment, the utmost pains have been
taken, and no labor spared to make this
Fair one of the most successful exhibitions
the Society has ever given. tr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w The track at the County Fair
Grounds is in splendid condition, and
some speedy time will be shown every day
of the Fair. .--.H-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w c. Loewenstein will be present and
address the meeting at Duffy's Hall to-
night. @- ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

twAlways take a lady on your left
arm. You can then see her ''over the left,
II necessary. Fr = of-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

--W Andrews & Hull have received Hdr-
per's Bazaar for October 18th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
BY ATLANTIC CABLE.
Spain,

LONDON, Oct. 3.
A dispatch from Madrid says the falling
Madoz has resigned the Presidency of the
Junta and Aguirre succeeds him. Aguirre
has appointed Serrano General-in- Chief of
the Army.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

wHon. A. Mayo will address the meet
ing at Duffy's Hall Tonight.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

~Style is the gossamer on which the
seeds of Truth float over the world.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

TRor AGAINST TIME.-The little sorrell
mare 'Daisy," !" belonging to T. Lough, Esq,
yesterday added thousand dollars to her
value in trot against time on the Olen-
tangy Park. She trotted ten miles in 1924,
and came out without showing the least
sign of fatigue. The following is sum-
mary:
2 II
s:ls 800 7:5l Asa 2:51 ASH Asa 254 2:5s Est
That's record worth the having. But
few horses show better one, either fol
speed or bottom.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

A CHANGE. There having been two
meetings announced in this city for next
Saturday night, one by the Democracy and
one by the opposition, conference be-
tween committees of the two parties met
yesterday to adjust matters. The Democ-
racy having first announced the place OF
meeting. Saturday night was confirmed to
them, and the Republican meeting will be
held on Friday night.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

MONTHLY REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
STATE TREAsURY.-The Auditor, Comp
troller and Treasurer of State, on yester-
day made the following report of the cash
balances in the State Trcsury, of the seve-
raj funds, as appears by the books of their
respective offices, at the close of busi-
ness for the month of September, 1868, viz /.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

GOLD--139A buying.
EXCHANGE-Firm at par buying.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
LAST GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY
BEFORE THE STATE ELEC ZION

HON. P. VAN TRUMP,
GEN. JOS. H. GEIGER,
JOHN II. THOMAS,
JUDGE A. G. THURMAN,
COL. G. w. MANYPENNY,
HON. GEO. L. CONVERSE
And others, will address the people at the
West Front of the Capitol,
On Saturday Evening, Oct. 10th,
at O'Clock.
The White Boys in B-ue, and all other
other Democratic organizations will par
ticipate in the meeting. The Torch Light
Procession will be under the control of the
White Boys in Blue.
JOHN G. THOMPSON,
Chm'n Dem. Co. Ex. Com.
w. S. HUFFMAN, Sec'y.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
Buffalo Market-Oct. S.

FLOUR-Dull; city ground spring 81 so
as 80.
WHEAT-Dull; sales of No. 2 Chicago
spring at 45c. .... ....--
CORN-Saleable at 81 and inactive.
OATS-Inactive; held at &c.
BARLEY-Sales of Canada at 50.
RYE--Nominal.
Freq
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money market-Oct.5
GOLD Quiet and without decided
change; opened at 1403ss; closed at 1401s @
14014. - r
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

BosToN, Oct. 5.
A Portland paper says the Secretary of
the Treasury has already suspended the
operation of the new custom regulation in
compliance with the request forwarded by
telegraph. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

W 1t is thought the RAIDS will have
the Grecian bend awfully next Tuesday.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
Cuba.
MOBILE, ALA, Oct. 5.

The Register, In leader this morning,
takes strong grounds in favor of the imme-
date annexation of Cuba, in view of the
success of the Spanish revolution. It says
the will of the people plainly demands
this, and that the Government should take
steps to secure the prize at once.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

Milwaukee market-Oct. 5.
FLOUR-Dull; City XIX 81 0O@7 so.
WHEAT-Unsettled at 81 Al for No. l in
store.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
INTELLIGENCE FROM HAYTI

&C., &C., Sc. SO.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE LATEST FROM SPAIN.

SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPLETED
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5.
Weather clear and warm. River four
feet and ten inches, and falling.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-06

w E. IT. DeLany will speak at Duffy's
Hall tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

The Chinese ambassadors, after being studi-
Ousy sighted in England for several months,
were on Friday presented to Queen Victoria at
Windsor Castle. The Government seems to
have of late received new light with regard to
the mission and the proposed treaty for their
conduct toward the ambassadors has all OF a
sudden undergone q radical change Not only
did the ambassadors receive all the honois
generally shown to the representatives of great
nations, but Lord Stanley took occasion to ex-
press himself perfectly in accordance with MI.
Buriingame's sentiments relative to China, and
to eulOgize Mr.. Builingame as a tme type Of
the representative American. The Tories are
advancing with marvellous rapdity in their
admiration of America and the Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

The Civil Tenure-Of- Office bill accOmpishes
one reform. 1t is that the tenure Of public
office shall be measured by the efficiency of
the officer. 1t prevents President like Mr..
Johnson from Diminishing men who have spent
years i'm the service of the Government, merely
to crafty political passion. But while the
power of removal is so strictly guarded, it seems
that there should also be qualifications as to
the power of appointment The high officers
of tho Government should depend simply
upon the expression of Executive pleasure.
The President must select his advisers and prin-
cpal assistants in all departments from his
own knowledge of their character, and not from
any written qualifications. But in all the
departments of tho Government there
should DO rs much care taken in
making appointments as there is IN the
Army aud the Navy. With very few exccp-
tons, we take our military and naval officers
from schools where they are carefully educated
at the Government expense; and during the
war we found our account in 1t. 1t requires
ability and experience to faithfully perform
the services required in other departments of
tho Government, and We trust TO see a bill
passed which will enable the President to Sc
lect for his foreign representatives, clerks III
Departments. pOstmasters, and q multitude Of
appointments where skill and education are
required, men who have been properly trained.
and whose only claim will be their merit Any
measure which will secure this principle,
namely personal efficiency as the test of APP
pointment, will be wise legislation.