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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29
Settlement Of the Sprague--AbbotD Diff
ficulty---A Piekwickian Affair.


A correspondence took place at Washington
Yesterday between Senator Abbott, of North
Carolina, and Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island,
which settles the whole difficulty growing out
of words spoken in debate" in which Mr..
Sprague used the words puppy-dog," and
which has been talked of as likely to give rise
to a duel or other bloody collision. The first
letter was written by Senator Abbott, acting
under the advice of his eollease, Senator Pool,
Senator Sumner and others. The whole has
quite a Pickwickian aspect and result. The
correspondence is as follows:
MR.. ABBOTT TO MR.. sPRAeUE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 26, 1s69-H5a.
Vim. Swague-Sir: On the 22d instant in the
United States Senate, you uttered the follow
ing language:
Z" Mr. President: In answer to the TRADE Of
the Senator from Nevada and the Senator from
North Carolina, lam reminded of little illus
tration. In my travels from the centre here
into the rural districts, throsgh she woods and
farms Of the surrounding neighborhood, chance
at one time brought me TO farm house.
found, on looking up, large mastiif aud q
mOpgrel puppy dog. The little dog moYgdop
me with rapidity from behind, bit at my heels
and frightened at his temerity ran bowling
away, followed by his larger companion. The
Senate will observe that the monSrel, whining
puppy, encouraged by the mastiff, and embol-
dened to attack from the shadow Of his hacker,
ran rapidly away alarmed at his temerity, while
the overgrown cur followed after, both ears
Topped and tail between bis legs to a place of
safety beside bis menaced companion"
This language has been understood as meant
in part to be applied to me. | am not aware
that gave any occasion in my remarks for
you 10 wish TO be offensive or insulting in reply
| therefore deem il proper to ask that you state
distinctly whether you intended to apply any
Of the above offensive language to myself. /
am, sir, very respectfully, JOS. c. ABBOTT
Mr.. SPRAGUE TO NE. ABBOTT.
WASHINGTON. d. c., April DC, Is6o.-Hon
JoS C. Abbott, Y. S. SeAate-Sir: have no
hesitation in at once replying to your note of
this morning, just received, that the paragraph
Of my speech referred TO was written and in
manuscript some time before il was delivered
in the Senate, and before you participated in
the debate, and therefore you was not in
tended to apply TO You. Your obedient SER
want, ". SPRAGUE.
MIR. ABBOTT TO MR.. srRAGUE.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., April 26.-Hon. I'm.
SPrqgue-Sir; have pleasure in acknowledge
ing your letter Of this date, which shows that
| had miSconceived your language. Ny own
alluSion to you afterward in the Senate was
founded on this misconceptiou, and | ask you
pectfully, JOSEPH c. ABBOTT.
The Washington Star SAYS that Mr.. Sprague
intended by his remarks TO merely illustrate
how the Senate was the mastiff and the mo-
nOPolists in that body the puppy dogs, who,
when cornered, escaped by placing themselves
under the protection of the Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

Homsher 81 Drawbaugh,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
MOTHER full stock of SPRING AND SUM-
n MER GOODS, which they are offering at
greatly reduced prices, FOR CASH, or in ex-
change for Country Produce.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
In Great Varieties.
BLACK AND COLORED ALPACAS,
la WINS, DELANES, &c.
A full line Of
WHITE GOODS, NOTIONS g. TRIMMINGS.
Their stock of Domestics is full aud complete con-
ssting of Caicoes, Brown and Bleached Cottons,
Ginghams, Crash, Furniture, Checks, Striped Cot
tons, DENNIS, &c.
Mems and Boys Wear,
Cassimeres, Tweeds, Cottonados, &c; Hats, Boots
and Shoes, Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, &c.
Their Groceries are choice, being selected with
great care. Please give them call, for they war
rant satisfaction.
They also respectfully regscst those OF
their old customers who have failed to settle their
old bills, to square up.
Kearncysyille, April 20, 1869.
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DIED..

Near Leetown, Jefferson county, Va. on the I'd
Of April, 1869, Mrs. ANN REBECCA WATSON,
wife Of Mr.. John 7. Watson, and daughter of ia
cob and Ann Rosenberger, of Shenandoah county
Va. She was kind and affectonate wife, and
tender mother. She leaves kind and tender hus-
band and two little children, and large circle of
friends, TO mourn her loss. s. Il. W.
At Columbia, South Carolina, on the 10th inst. ,
in the 55th year of his age, Mr.. LAURENCE B.
BECKWITH, (brother of Mr.. Geo. II. Beckwith,)
native of this county, but for several years resi-
dent of Columbia. wife and six children sur
vive him.
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Supervisors Court.
JEFFERSON County, w. Va, |
April 3rd 1869. (

JEFFERSON COUNTY, w. Va,
April srd, 1869. J
In pursuance Of an order Of the Supervisors
of the County of Jefferson, made on the 22nd
day Of siarch, 1869, the said Supervisors met
at the Poor House of said County. Present,
Supervisors Shaull, Sponseller, Staley and
Turner.
On motion Charles G. Littleton was author
lied to purchase such tools as would be neces-
sary to make ordinary repairs Of gates, &C., on
the County farm.
Ordered, that the Board meet at the Poor
Honse on the LIST Saturday of May, 1869.
On motion ,he Board adjourned.
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Rumored Bold Policy of Great Britain
with Reference to Cuba.

INV YoRK, April ga cable special from
London 10 the Herald saws it Is rumored the
British Government viii adopt a new aud
bold policy as To the Spanish-Cuban question.
Belligerent rights are 10 be conceded to the
Cuban insurgents, assistance rendered, and the
independence Of the island assured. This, it
Is argued, viii prevent annexation to the Uni
ted States. and give a show Of consistency in
the Alabama questions and belligerent rights
pending with the United States Government.
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A Copy-Teste
WIN. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.

This is to give notice that | will proceed to
carry out the above order on the 4th day OF
June, 1869, at my Office in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia, at which time and place all
parties interested are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of
the Circuit Court, this 9th day of April, 1869.
JAS. ID. FAYMAN,
April 80, 1869. Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

DEATH OF A NOTED MAx.-Robert H. Ram
dolph, who was dismissed from the navy by
General Jackson, and who pulled the Generals
nose in consequence, while on a steamer at Al
exandria, believing be had been uniustly dis
missed. died in Washington CITY on Tuesday
last al the 1ge q seventy-eigLt years.
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THE FASHIONS
For Spring and Summe

T HAVE the latest styles and am prepared to cut
| fit and make Ladies and Children's Dresses
Wrappings, Sacques, Basques. &c, or to furnish
Patterns for the same. Infant Wardrobes made
complete. Pinking and Stamping done to order.
Thankful for past favors, respectfully solicit a
continuance of patronage.
Mas MARY C. TAYLOR.
April 80, ls69-3t.
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Very Respectfully,


On motion, Geo. W. Eicheberger, William
Rssler and Henry W Castleman were appoint
ed viewers to examine the route of the road
asked for in the petition, and report thereupon
according to law, to this board at a future
meeting
The following resolution was passed, to-wit ::
Resolved, That Samuel Ridenour be ard he
is hereby appointed special agent of this
board, who after having given notice Of the
time and place of sale in all the newspapers
published in this county, for period of four
weeks, shall proceed to sell the Real Estate be-
longing to this county, situated in the town Of
Charlestown, either at private sale or public
auction, whichever will bring the highest price );
but before he shall receive any money as the
proceeds Of said SALE he shall execute bond
with good security, to be approved by this
board, in the penalty of $4,000. conditioned
for the faithful execution of said authority, and
the disbursement of the proceeds of said sale as
may be directed by this board, and report TO
this board at future meeting; but said sale. if
made is not valid until ratified and confirmed
by this board.
Account current Of DR.. W. o. Macoughtry
as road surveyor of Averill township was re-
ceived by the board.
On motion, Supervisors Staley and Turner
were appointed committee to employ -
Philips to draft plan for building 6re-proOf
offices for county, aud make an estimate of the
cost of the same.
Ordered, that the board adjourn to meet at
Charlestown on the Gath day of May, 1869,
and at Shepherdstown on the srd Monday of
Nav, 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29
CHARLEsTOWN AGENCY

OF TIE
MONUMENTAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
GEO. ED. C0RDELL, Agent
CHaRLEsrowS, Va.
T AN also Agent for the sale of Shaulrs Jefferson
| County LIME. GEO. ED. C0RDELL.
Charlestown, April 90, lsG9-tf.
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Commissioners Notice.

+. W. DREW, &c, Plaintiff,
rs.
ANDREW HUNTER, Trustee, &c, Defndts.,
IN .CHANCERK
vTHIS cause coming on to be heard this 2lst
l. day of April, 1869, upon the Bill, Amend
ed Bill and exhibits, and the several answers
of Andrew Hunter and Lloyd Loundes, Adj
ministrator of Charles Loundes, deceased, with
the general replications thereto, was argued by
Counsel. upon consideration whereof
1t is adjudged and ordered, that this cause
be referred to a Master Commissioner OF this
Court to ascertain and report to the next term,
the true amount due, and remaining unpaid,
on the debt secured by the Deed Of Trust in
the proceedings mentioned and also to ascer-
tain and report, whether the whole, or II not
the whole, what part of the tract of land con-
veyed in said deed of trust it will be proper
to subject to sale, in satisfaction of said debt,
under the facts of this case, as shown in the
proceedings or as may appear before the Com
missioner. A Copy Teste-
VIM. A. CAAPLlNE, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

This is to give notice that will proceed to
carry ont the above order on the 18th day of
June, 1862 at my Office in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia, at which time and place all
parties interested are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of
the Circuit Court this 9th day Of April, 1869.
JAS. ID. FAYMAN,
April 30. 1869. Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

SPRING GOODS.
Fg,HE undersigned have just opened their Spring
Stock Of Goods, which they respectfully invite
All 10 call and examine before purchasing.
Ari 10. KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
THIRTY CARRIAGES,
NTEW and Second Hand, Just received and for
sale at greatly reduced prices-a variety OF
pa,serns-prices ranging from SIS to $500.
loo. 900 FEET OF YELLOW PINE LUMBER,
of all sizes; Dressed Flooring, and iine lot Of
weather boarding. Gondola Stuff always on
hand
Lime, Lime!
The best Maryland withdrawing Lime for sale
by the Bushei, Barrel or Carload. have also
5000 GOOD OAK SHINGLES.
A LOT OF LOCUST POSTS.
W. J. HAWKS, Agent.
April %, lsGs-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

GAM Houston's Fire and Waterproof Cement,
- for mending China, Glass, Ivory, Marble, Por-
celsin, Wood. Leather or Bone, just received and
for sale by w. 5. MASON.
COLBY'S Liniment-for Man or Beast-just re-
" ceiTed and for sale BY W. s. MASON.
April 20, 1859.
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This is 10 give notice that will proceed to
carry out the above order on the 9th day of
June, 1869, at my Office in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia, at which time and place all
parties interested are required 10 attend
Given under my hand as Commissioner Of
the Circuit Court, this 9th day Of April, 1869.
JAS. ID. FAYMAN,
April 90, 1869. Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

NEW SPRING GOODS.
I HAVE just opened larger and more general
stock of Merchandise than have ever offered
and to which invite attention. pledge myself
to sell them as heretofore for Cash or Produce as
low as they can be sold in the country.
April %, 1869. JOHN 1. HOOFF.
ItALIC0ES and Ladies Dress Goods Of all kinds
\ very handsome and unusually cheap. CASH
meres, Cloths and Spring and Summer Goods for
gentlemen and boys-just received great 7ariety
and very low.
April22 1869. JOHN L. HOOFF
THAT'S and Shoes Of all descriptions and STYLES
III for gentlemen and bows as well as for ladies'
and Misses. Skirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Fans aud
large stock Of Collars, Cuff, and other articles for
ladies, for sale by
April 20, 1863 JOHN l.. HOOFF.
CR0CERIES, Glass, Qucenswarc and China
NJ Just received and for sale by
JOHN L. H0OFF.
CTRAw Brooms, whitewash Brushes Shoe and
- Clothes Brushes, Clothes Pins, Looking Glass
es, Wash Tubs, Cedar Buckets, and great varie-
ty of housekeeping articles, for sale at the lowest
rates. JOHN L. H00FF.
I AMPS, lamp chimneys and wicks, and the best
IL Kerosene Oil. JOHN L. H00FF.
EIsH and Neatsfoot Oils, of good quality, for
Il sale by W. S. MASON.
OOO0 FEET window Glass, just received
IOOO for sale by W. $. MASON.
NIHITE and Brown Sugars-20 barrels of
w Crushed, Coffee, Granulated, Pulverized
and Brown Sugars Just received for sale at lowest
prices for Cash by W. EBY.
On SACKS Rio, Java, Laguyra, Maricabo and
~ Roasted Coffee, for sale at lowest prices for
Cashby WEBY.
IN BIS. Superior ard Low priced Syrups and
III Molasses, for sale by W. EBY.
CANNED FRUITS, Jelly, Tomatoes, Picked.
" Spiced and Fresh Oysters, Chow Chow, Bran
dy Peaches, Tomato Catsup, Pepper Sauce, Pick
led Onions and Cucumbers just received by
wEBY.
DAC0N-Hams, Sides and Shoulders Sapsaco
I'D and Pine Apple Cheese, and Fresh Crackers
for sale by W.EBY.
HANDSOME Sets French China, Gold Baad
Il and Plain, and large assortment Queens and
Glassware. W. EBY.
INVESTIGATED Cocoanut, Corn Starch. Rice
~ Flour, and Fiayoring Extracts. w. EBY.
( CONCENTRATED LYE, woman's Friend and
" Olive Soaps for sale by W. ELY.
w O0DWARE-a assortment on hand for sale
w hy W. ELY.
DOLOGNA Sausage, Fresh Lobsters. Macaroni.
- scotch Herring, Salad Oil, Chocolate, Brorna
and Cocoa for sale by w. EBY
CREAM Tartar, Baking Soda, Yeast Powder
" and Spices for sale by w. EBY.
A 1LE Grease, Zinc and Wood washboards for
n sale BY W.EBY.
r. ME Case Parlor and Excelsior Matches for sale !
~ apr y. by w. EBY.
-rr NE>vr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-29

"HITEWASH Brushes, Hand Garden Plows,
w Sheep Shears, for sale by
April 70, 1859. McCURDY &DUKE.
EAMILy Flour. Extra Flour, Corn Meal, Offal,
IL Middlings, Screenings, Oats and Corn, for
sale by McCURDY d DUKE.
lust received lot Of superior Cook Stoves, for
u wood or coal, for sale by
April 70, 1869. McCURDY d DUKE.
4 LARGE stock Of Peas and Beans, all kinds
N full stock Of Garden Seeds. for sale by
April =? 1859. hcCURDY q DUKE.
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IN BUSHELS No. SEED POTATOES for
/ ,UJ sale by JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
NEW GOODS.

7 AIDES DRESS GOODS of every variety
IL Plain and Striped Muslins, Swiss Muslins,
White JacOnets, Brilliant, Summer Balmorals,
Black and Colored Alpacas, White Trimmings and
Edgings, Cotton Hose, Ladies' Gloves, &C., &c.
April %, 1869. A. w. CRAMER.
I AIDES SlI0ES-Lastng, Kid and Morocco
Caters, Misses and Childrens Shoes Of all
kinds. A. w. CRANER.
HSSSIMERES for Gentlemen; Cassmeres,
\ Tweeds and Jeans for Boys Angela and Cot
ton Socks, Gloves, Collars and Cravats.
A. w. CRAMER.
DOMESTIC G00DS-Bleached and Brown
~ Cotton and Shectings, Bed Ticking, Apron
Checks and Ginghams, Hickory Shifting, Farmers
Linen Drilling, Plaid Cottons, DC.
a. W. CRAMER.
GROCERIES of all kinds, Flour, Corn Meal,
" Superior Green Tea, Screenings.
A. w. CRAMER.
nUEENSwARE, Woodenwarc. Brooms, &c.
W A. W. CRAMER.
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IA. Shannon Taylor,

Charlesto'cn, Jefferson County, Vest Virginia,
WILL Practice in the several Courts of yir-
w ginia and West Virginia. Special atten-
ton paid to the Collection OF Claims. All business
entrusted to him will receive prompt attention.
April 30, ls69--tf. SPIT. copy.
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NOTICE.

TNHE Supervisors of the County of Jefferson will
meet at CHARLEST0WN, West Va, on
MONDAY the 24th of NAY, 1869, for the purpose
of settling with the Township and County officers
whose accounts are to be settled with said Board.
JOHN d. STALEY,
President.
NJ. T. IyGLEs, Clerk.
April 20, 1861 W.
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Commissioners Notice.
HENRY WILT, Plaintiff,

HENRY WILT, Plaintiff,
Us.
G. w. WILT, et al, Defendants,
IN CH4NCElRY
A ND il is further adudgcd, ordered and de-
IA creed that this cause be referred TO
Master Commissioner of this Court with in
structionS to audit the debts against the said
estate, (estatc of George Wilt, deceased and
also ascertain what shares of the residue Of the
said estate, if any there shall be after pay
ment of the debts, each of the heirs will be
entitled to receive, and report the same to the
next term of this Court, together with what
ever else he may deem proper or he required
thereto by any person interested, and that
four weeks publication in the VIRGINIA FEEE
Press of the time and place of executing this
decree shall be equivalent to personal notice to
all parties interested herein.
A Copy Teste-
WM. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.
This is 30 give notice that will proceed to
carry out the above order on the 9Th day Of
June 1869, at my Office in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia, at which time and place all
parties interested are required to attend
Given under my hand as Commissioner of
the Circuit Court, this 9th day of April, 1869.
JAS. ID FAYMAN,
April 30, 1869. Commissioner.
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JUST IN TIME!

+ GOLDSMITH has received and is now open.
~ ing, asupefb stock'o
SPRING GOODS,
to which he invites especial attention with con-
idence that the wants of all be fully met. Ex-
anime his stock before you purchase.
April % 1869
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NEW GOODS

r HAVE Just received general assortment of
/ DIR Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions. City-made
Shoes and Hats; also general line of Groceries
Cali and examine. JNO. H. CAMPBELL.
April %, 1869.
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Commissioners Notice.
JAMES MAGAIIIS Plaintiff

JAMES MAGALLIS, Plaintiff,
cS.
JOSEPH SMITHS Executor aud Devices,
Defendants,
IN CHANCEhY
1T is therefore adjudged, ordered aud decrced
II that this cause DC referred o. Master
Commissioner James ID. Fayman with instruc-
tons to state and settle the account of John
A. Thomson as Executor OF Joseph Smith,
demonstrating as the basis Of his report
the accounts of said Thomson as already set
tied except so far as the same may be sur
charged and falsifed.
To audit all debts that may be exhibited a.
gainst the estate of the said Joseph Smith
To ascertain of what real estate he died seized
tho value and annual rental value thereof
together with all other matters deemed peril
nent by himself or what any Of the parties
may require to have stated, and make return
Of his proceedings to the Court, and notice by
publication, for four successive weeks, Of the
taking of this account published in any conve-
nicnt newspaper shall be equivalent to per-
sonal service Of notice on tho parties or any
of them.
A ropv TeSfo-
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Az Iron Welding Mar, no blacksmith
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Notice.

HAvING disposed of my interest in the Mer.
II camille Business to my sons, the business will
hereafter be conducted by them. With my ac-
knowledgements for the patronage hitherto extend
ed. continuance Of your favors Is respectfully So
licited for the new firm. DAVID HOWELL.
April l, 1869.
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Notice ofCo-Partne rShip.
WE, the undersigned, have formed Co-Part-
w nershp andTwill conduct the Mercantile
Business at the Old Stand, under the name and
style of HOWELL & BRO. Thanking You for
tention to merit continuance of the same.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
April l, 1869. DAVID HOWELL, in.
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We desire to call the attention Of Merchants.
Mechanics and Business Men generally. to tho
VIRGINIA FREE PREss--the sold Family Jour-
nal,"-as an Advertising Medium, and TO our
extensive facilities for the prompt, speedy aud
accurate execution Of
The New York herald., 1869-04-08
The COnneciicut Election-A Simple and Con.
elusive Explanation.


The results of the late Connecticut election
are somewhat remarkable. Firstly, heretofore
whenever the question Of negro suffrage has
been put to the people of Connecticut negro
suffrage has been signally swamped, the pub
lie mind in that State being influenced more
by the city of New York than by the State of
Massachusetts. But in this late election the
republicans have recovered the State on the
direct proposition of equal rights to niggers
in the right Of suffrage throughout the United
States, in an amendment of the federal consti-
tuition, leaving the several States no option in
the matter. Against this amendment the dem
ocrats fought their fight, and they have lost it,
State ticket, Legislature and Congress. The
results involve the ratification of said amend
ment by Connecticut.
Secondly, the democrats, to ''make assurance
doubly sure" in this election for Congressmen. n.
set up in the First district Johnsonized re-
publican democrat, ex-senator Dixon, person
ally a man of considerable influence but po-
litically dead cock in the pit, being one of
the late Johnson firm in the Senate OF Cowan,
Doolittle and Dixon, oil laid up in lavender.
In the Second district another Johnsonized
radical, one Babcock by name, was made the
democratic candidate, and both Dixon and
Babcock have been laid out stiff and cold.
Thus the Congressional delegation from Con-
necticut is completely reversed. II was three
democrats to one republican il is three repub-
licans to one democrat.
Thirdly, in New Haven, where, in proportion
to the size of the town, the democrats are
almost as strong as they are in this city, their
candidate for Mayor, James Gallagher, has
been defeated by the neat contrivance of re-
publican running at the head of the citizens
ticket-a mixed commission. This is a hard
knock, for James Gallagher is the chief regu-
lator, the Peter b. Sweeny, in short. of the
New Haven democracy. But such are the
facts-English is gone with the rest of his
State ticket, the Legislature Is gone, and all
that the democrats have left them is one mem
Der Of Congress--Ba iron Barnum,
the HERALD candidate, who two years ago,
with our assistance, so handsomely laid out
Barnum the Snowman.
Now the question recurs, how are we to
account for these results? General apathy,
says one philosopher; but the general apathy
was on both sides, so that this answer will not
do. Charley Spencer's ''repeaters," says
another; but Charley's late election ecring
efforts have been in Washington, aud not in
Connecticut, aud besides his funds for >''rc-
peaters. h any, were used w Last November,