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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The gentlemen who are now In Washington,
as committee from the late Conference held
in Richmond, have very delicate duty to per-
iorm-both on account of their position, aud
from the fact that they cannot vouch for the
public sentiment of the State being in favor Of
their movement. They were not appointed by
a Convention of the people, or by any body
claiming to represent the people. They must,
therefore, De guarded, in what they propose,
as we'll as in what they say or do, and cannot
commit others to what they may deem proper
If, indeed, there is any prospect of their being
favoraby received, or their suggestions being
adopted by the Radical leaders in Congress-
10 the meantime, the press of the State is we
think, coming wisely to the conclusion, that in
asmuch as this committee has gone to Wash
ington, it is better TO wait patiently and see
what will be the result of their mission. 1t is
still more than probable that the people will be
called on first to vote, simply, upon the Un-
derwood constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

ANOTHER HABEAs Corpus CASE An APP
plication has been made to Judge Underwood
for writ of habeas corpus in the case Of Sam
Baker, colored, convicted in Henry county OF
numbering James Banister, eolored, and sen
fenced to be executed tomorrow, on the ground
that he is illegally restrained Of his liberty, the
court which tried convicted and sentenced him
being disqualified by the fourteenth amend
ment. He was prosecuted by George w.
Booker, the Radical candidate for Attorney
General. The application will, OF course, be
granted, the writ issued, aud another convicted
telon turned loose upon the community, unless
it fails to reach Henry county before Sam Baker
is hung. Rich. Eng. f'a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

Troops IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY. On We'd
nesday, the Secretary of War transmitted to
the Senate a statement as to the number Of d.
S. troops employed 10 connection with the In
dian hostilties protecting the Missouri river
traffic, and the Union Pacific railroad, and
otherwise policing that region of country, Of
which the following is a recapltulation: Mum
Der OF regular troops employed in guarding and
policing the frontier, 10, 69l operating against
Indians and policing frontier, c, 824; operating
against Indians, 2,1l9; guarding Union Pacific
railroad and policing frontier, 657 F; guarding
Union Pacific railroad 405; guarding traffic Of
the Missouri river 1852, operating against In
dians and guarding Union Pacific railroad,
1852; total regular troops 25, 60l add volun-
teer troop., LIB; aggregate, 26.Sl4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
HI.0GI1TION
TNDUCUIIUN
IL Mr. Holm A. VEITCH,

II MT. JOHN 7. III VI
Teacher Of Elocution at ST. Johns Academy
Mr.. VEITCH was, for number Of year,
professionally connected with the first clocu-
tionists in our language, and has made the art
a lifelong study. Ladies and gentlemen visit
ing TO avail themselves Of private tuition wal
dsy class nt The Academy meets st 0 clock ..
~ nov 12-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The Radical leaders In Richmond are max
ing dead set at Judge Meredith, and pass
ing resolutions In favor of having him removed
from Office. 1t is very evident that there is 4
strong effort being made to remove most OF the
Judges in Virginia and the leaders boast that
they are certain OF succeeding. We hope they
IN y not-but there is no telling"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The Baltimore Gazette says that the oyster
trade of Baltimore during the year that has
lust closed was one of the most important-it
not the most important-in the city. So great
has the demand for oysters become that it is
estimated the trade of the past year alone
reached four millions of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

1t is not expected that anything will be
made out of the Alaska frauds as they are
called The tracks were too we'll covered
But that money was spent to get the Alaska
purchase confirmed, is quite certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The man going under the name of j. Q. Bald
win, who lately failed in swindling the First Ma
tional Bank of Richmond, has been operating
in the South under the name of Perkins, and
is now in prison at Atlanta, for raising $1,000
from the Georgia National Bank on forged
check.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

1t is stated that Halett Kilbourn OF Wash
ington, has been nominated for the office of First
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Xii
bourn is ofths house of Kilbourn & Latta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
JAMES w. MALLS,

(SUcCEssoE 70 j. w. NAILS & co..
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
Having purchased the entire stock OF the lato
firm, at the old stand,
NO. 1877, King STREET,
invite those who have 50 literally patronized
them. and the public generally; to give mo a
call. Having a large stock on hand am pre-
pared to sell a. cheap rs can be bought in the
State. Ny stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, M0uldings,
Balusters Of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of Al! sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and ether
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpcntine snd
Machine Oil. also Lime, Of superior quality
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, sc. large stock Of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers and other articles found in lTst
class Builders Furnishing Establishments
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash. APP 2l-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

j ackson, n elson-col Oh
jackson, Louisa
j sckson. Innis
Jones, Washington
j ackson, Jane
Jones, Harriet
Johnston, Armistead
j ackson, Mrs Ann
Kelley, Maggie
Lamounde, Mrs f
Lee, John-coP d
Lindsey, Rev James S
Lanhan. Miss
Lindsey, Nelson
Lanigan, Patrick
Lac. II g
Lee, Thomas t
Lloyd Gen w m a
Mann, Sam
Mitchell, Robert
McGuire, Miss Maggie
Miller, Mary +
NJ aloney, Maggie K
| Miller. } Christ.
| Massey. Wm-col
Mills, John S
McCan, Thomas
Mcdaniel. James
McCuin, James
Miller, Sallister
Mccain, Miss
N orris, Mrs
or cal. Miss Harriet
Payne, Miss Bette
Payton. Miss Lenora
Perkins, Mrs William
Piedmore, Wright
Richardson, Gennie
Ryan, John
ISnowden, Harriet
Stewart. Josh B
ISweei, Julis 0
Smith, Mary Il
ISimms, Rosetta
Stewart, Susan j
Thompson, Amos
Thomas, John-col
Thomas, John
Taylor, M
Tucker q Tullett
Williams, Ashbv
Wrimzey, f K w
w alKer, george
w eaver, g E
Willis, Henry
Wiley, Rev Isaac
Vessels, James
w sshington, R-col
w sshin gton, MARCEL
Wright, Wm-col
d. MASSE 7. p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

Alexander. Evelina
Adams, Miss Fannie S
Adams, Mr. Lewis II
Alland, w +
Aticheson, w
Berry, Mrs Ann
Brandt, Mrs Caroline
Buetus, Hannah
Boures, Charles
Burken, Dennis
Bently, James David
Berry, Miss Elizabeth
Brady, Fannie
Berry, Elizabeth
Buel, Hannah
Boumam, John g
Bowie, John
Barbour, John-cOPd
Brooke. James II
Brent, Lucy
Beele, Samuel
Burk, There's
Cox, a
Catlett, Albert II
Cook. a Ia
Coakloy 81 Brothers
Clark, John-coP d
hatman, Eliza
Cook, John
Gross, John r
Clxar, Miss Mary
Callen, Richard
Curien, Thomas
Carney, VIM
CASTILLO, VIM
Dennis, Miss Emily
Douglas, Elviza
Douglas, James
Desmoine, Jennie T.
Devier, Mrs Mary
Daily, Miss Mary
Dickerson, Shelton
Epperson, Harriet
french, Charles ID
Fowles, Mr. Jack
Ford, Joshua
titzhugh, Miss Nellie
Gaines, Andrew
Greene, Mrs Dollie
Graman, Mis- Mary
Gaskins, R0Yey
Hamilton, Bashlor
Huskins, Candy
Hammill, Hugh
harris, John-col
Hantzelman, Hon. Jos.
Howison, Miss Lizzie
Harvey, Peter
Herbert, Philip
Homes, Thornton
Jones Y Quinn
jan Sit w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

There is one thing to be stated and borne in
mind, that the Conservatives of Virginia are
all united in opposition to the proposed Under
wood Constitution. We hope to be able to
defeat that bill of abominations, at least
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

CUBA.-By order Of the Government all the
statues of Queen Isabella. and other symbols
Of the late dynasty, have been removed from
the squares and public buildings.
Dulce has issued his anxougly awaited proc
lamation. 1t is addressed to Cubans. He
says II will brave every danger and accept
every responsibility for your welfare, The rev
oIution has swept away TIVE Bourbon dynasty,
tearing up by the roots plant that has putriii-
ed the air we breathed TO the citizen shall
be returned his rights, to man his dignity. gu
will receive all the reforms which you require.
Cubaus and Spaniards are all brothers from
this day, and Cuba will be considered a prov
nce of Spain Freedom of the press, the
right of meeting in public and representation
in the national Cortes, and the three funda-
mental principles Of true liberty, are guaran-
teed you. Cubans and SpaniardS speaking in
the name Of our mother Spain, | adjure you
to forget the past, hope for the future, and es-
tablish union and fraternity -
The news from the interior is to the effect
that Count Valmazeda is marching towards
Bayamo. The revolutionary forces, strong in
numbers, are besieging Libara and other towns
and 1000 of them are holding Colonel Tono in
check at Bonas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

~ The following is list of letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, Postotiice, jan
uary T. 1869.
~ Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date Of tho
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

Gen. Butler carried through the House q
proviso in the diplomatic appropriation bill to
abolish three South American missions, con-
sohdating all into one This throws out Gen.
Fitzpatrick. And a very good throw OUT it is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
AND FRENCH GLASSES.

The Rev. JOHN Nj. BRANDT d. D., late
Professor of the Hebrew Language Theology
and Moral Philosophy Of the Western MARY
Land College, having settled in Alexandria, CT
fers to his fellow. citizens of this place. rare
chance for the study of tho German and French
Languages He proposes to open private ciasse.
for ladies and gentlemen at the scnool room o.
the lst Lutheran Church, whore he Will ttSch
these languages. Ladies' classes from 10 t.
O'clock D. m Gentlemen's classes from 70 10
o'clock p. m Ladies and Gentlemen wishing
to avail themselves of the opportunity viii
please call at the above stated hours at the Lu-
theran School, No. lG1 King St. Respectfully
JOHN u. BRANDT,
oc 2G-f Minister First Lutheran Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

A cable dispatch reports that the feeling
among the tenantry in some parts of Ireland Is
very bitter against the laudholders and many
cases of violence are reported. ...f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The Richmond News has ''pretty good au-
thority for believing that more than fifty Off
cial removals and appointments have been made
or determined uron, by the military authority,
in Virginia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The House OF representatives. yesterday pass
ID a resolution to investigate the swindling
stationery contracts in the Interior Department
Mr.. Ella exhibited on the floor of the House o
blank book which cost in book twenty cts.
but for which the Government paid twenty
five dollars each. Cards costing four dollars
per thousand were purchased at forty dollars per
thousand 1t would seem as if there was no
end to the swindling carried on 10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

A correspondent Of the N. Y. Journal Of
Commerce thinks that the vast expenditures
Tor Western Railroads and other similar i'm
provements furnish the chief reason why mol-
cy is ia such demand. The farmers, he claims,
are greatly troubled in securing labor on this
account, and produce, he argues, must be high
Tor years to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The Radicals of Nevada have nominated
VIM. Nj, Stewart for u. S. Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
LIST OF LETTERS.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, pays
rent of SOC, $40 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
WEATHER. BOARDING,
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, &c.

And to execute sl kinds of Scroll Saving
and Wood-Turning. Planning Tongueing and
Growing and surfaacsing done in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and specit-
cations for dwellings, stores and other buildings.
nov l0-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Mayor Bowen, with
committees from the Boys in Blue, Soldiers
and Sailors Union, and others, have made APP
pHcation to the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grouuds for the use Of the Rotunda
and old Hall OF the House in the Capitol, in
which to give grand Inauguration ball and
banquet on the 4th of March next. The com.
mittee had q meeting yesterday morning, and
unanimously agreed to accede to the request.
A man died yesterday from CHAMBERS.
The Register, Mr.. Boswell, has thus far is
sued Corporation bonds under the act authorlz-
ing the Issuing of $500, 900 in bonds to liquidate
the amounts to over $4,000 of which $73,
600 were in 81 900 denomination.
The -four inspected during the quarter end
ing December 81, 1868, for the Corporation of
Washington, was as follows: Family, $500
barrels extra 10, 1884, super, $40 fine, 40 !;
rye, 3l4 condemned, 10. Total, 17,469.
i. 4. Boswell will to-day resign the office Of
register of this city, to take effect on March
10Th. He gives as Il reason for doing so that
the city councils have vested in the city collec-
tor duties which had hitherto pertained to the
registers Office
The jury in the case of Mrs. Martin returned
a verdict that deceased died from an over
dose of suphato of morphine improperly pre-
scribed by DIR. Il, Howe Ripley, on the after
noon of December 26th 1865" In view Of
this verdict a warrant was issued yesterday,
and Ripley was arrested and is held at police
headquarters for hearing to-day.
John d. McGilI, esq, editor of the George
town Courier, was yesterday nominated by the
President TO the Senate for the Office Of Collec
tor of the Port OF Georgetown, ID. 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. On the 1st
inst, the Alexandra VA Gazette entered its
SEVENTEEN year. The editor embraces the oc-
casion to return thanks to his friends and the
public for uniform and continued support
and encouragement, especially since the ea!am
tiles which bee US during the war, and which
destroyed the earnings of a life at blow. =
Good spirits improve with age--so with our
neighbor Snowden. Long may he hve and
his Gazette flourish as it deserves. -1idIl0oFo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

The SIAsIEsE Twins. The Liverpool papers
Of the 2lst ultmo announce the arrival there
of the Siamese twins The Liverpool Post
says:
"Atter consulting with the most eminent
surgeons OF Edinburgh, they propose making
a tour of the United Kingdom for the purpose
property through the late American war, and
will then proceed to Paris to have surgical
operation performed, which they have at last
made ND their minds to submit to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

JUDGE UNDERWOOD publishes letter in
the Washington Chrouiclei in which he contends,
|. The acknowledgements of the proposed
Virginia constitution are the same as those
prescribed by the reconstruction acts of Con.
gress, from which they were copied, and would
probable exclude from the elective franchise
between four and FIVE thousand persons.
2. The constitution is considerably more lib.
sral than the reconstruction acts in restoring
the disfranchised, as it requires the consent of
only three ifths of the Legislature for this
purpose, while the acts of Congress require
Two thirds.
And he presses the Education" clause
levyng tax of one dollar upon every inha b.
;ant of the State, and tax upon property for
education-as especially worthy Of commenda
ton. He winds up, as usual, and in charac-
teriStic manner about rebellion and aristocrats,
&C., &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
UIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH.

The English and German School OF this
Church, under the superintenGence Of the Rev.
DIST, at 9 o'clock a. m, at No 1914 King street,
near Washington, above Mrs. Hyman's store
Parents wishing to entrust their Children to
this Institution VIII please call at the school
room between 9 and Y O'Clock p III.
By order of the School Committee.
oc 2O-tf WIN METZGER. Priest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
IgOLIDAY PKESENTSl
H0IIDAY ESEMTS :

EEOLlDAY Pres hNTSl
Il HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
HOLIDAY PRESENTSl
| would call the attention Of nay customers 10
PRESENTS consisting Of Lace Collars and
Handkerchiefs, Bracelets, Jcwclry, Fancy
Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Portmonaies,
Perfumery, and all articles for the toilet also,
q large assortment of Dolls-Wax, Crying
and Chins-Doll Heads and Bodies, soparat5 f;
Children's China Tea Setts-all of which l in
vite the public to call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as they will be sold as cheap
as the cheapest.
doc Is c. c. BERRY. 2 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the introduc-
ton of bills and their reference TO committees,
discussion ensued on the bill to prevent the
holding of two Offices at once, or the holding
of civil office by one in military commission.
The bill was laid over at the expiration OF the
morning hour. The judiciary committee re-
OF the bill in relation to the claims OF South
ern loyal citizens.
In the House, after considerable debate, the
bill relating to the medical staff Of the navy
was laid upon the table--yeas, "a, nays So
The Military Academy appropriation bill was
reported and ordered to be printed. No other
business Of general interest was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

DOR SALE, at the Mount Vernon Cotton
j. Mill, TWO SECOED-HAND FORTY
large BOILERS, together or separately For
driving saw mills or other purposes where fuel
is not an important item, these engines and
boilers will perform about as good work as if
new, and will be sold for one third the cost of
new ones of equal power.
aug lift Il. THOMAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURAL REPORT. "A
dispatch from Washington, a few days ago
contained the following:
''Tho agricultural report for 1867 is in sin
gle volume Of five hundred and thirty-two large
octave pages, handsomely embe llished with
numerous cngravingS on wood. Two hundred
and twentyiour thousand five hundred copies
are ordered to be printed-twenty thousand for
distribution by Senators, one hundred and
eighty thousand by Representatives, and twenty
three thousand by the Commissioner of Agri-
culture. IT. is barely possible that it will be
ready for distribution before the close OF the
present Congress"
Speaking of this, the New York Post says
I'VE are now in the year 1869, and Con-
gress is actually paying away the people money
for printing, binding and mailing, under con-
grcssional franks, all over the country, two
hundred and twenty-four thousand i've hund.
red copies of an agricultural report which was
due two years ago, which was worthless when
it was fresh, and which is now superannuated
besides.
''There are dozen or twenty agricultural
journals in the country, any single number OF
which contains more important and valuable
matter for farmers than a whole series or these
agricultural reports.
TROUBLE IN NEW MEXIoo.-A Santa Re
dispatch, dated the 9Th, reports an ARRAY be-
tween white and coIored troops stationed at
Central City, near Pinos Altos Two white
and three colored soldiers were killed and a
large number wounded. The difficulty occur
red at a ball given by the white troops. The
negroes claimed the right to dance, which was
refused. After the fight the colored troops
obtained reinforcements from the fort, and re-
turned to the ball room, numbering a white
soldier on the road. 1t is reported they burned
the building, and violated the wife and daugh-
ter of the owner.
Another correspondent from San Miguel
county states that a party of armed men, sup
posed to have been Mexicans, entered the town
of Esteritos, taking all the men prisoners, and
carried them off fifteen miles, hung and shot
two, and succeeded in making their escape
1t is believed to have been done 10 avenge the
murder of two Texans killed near Apache
Springs. The neighborhood is infested with
powerful gang of Mexican and half-breed In
dians, horse thieves and murderers, whom the
civil law Is unable to suppress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

TOTICE.-Having on January 1st 1862 dis
~ posed of my good will, stock and fixtures,
to Messrs. D. D. Gould and W. II. Widening
at my store, No. 80 North Royal street, here
by extend TO the public my thanks for their
generous patronage, and recommend the new
firm of Gould s. Wilkening to the same which
has been bestowed upon myself. Respectfully,
ian 51w W. +. HENDERSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
DIED.

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP
The copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of w. A. SMOOT & CO. is this
day, December 3lst, 1868 dissolved, by mutual
consent The business will be settled by either
member. W. A. SMOOT.
]. ROBERT EDMONDS
The undersigned will continue to carry on
the Commission business, at the old stand.
dec 3l-1m ROBERT EDMONDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08

JUST IN SEASON.
Dried Cherries Peaches, Apples.
Preserved and Canned Fruits and Jelles of
various kinds.
Dessicated Cocoanut, New Citror Rsisins,
Currants, Cranberres. Mnce Meat, &c
dec Il % j. GRIGG 1853 King Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-08
ALEXANDRIA.
DrArr OF MIR. j. Nj. Borrs.-A telegrs

DEATH OF Mr.. j. NJ. Boris Geographic
dispatch announces the death, this morning, of
Mr.. John Minor Bolts, at Auburn, his resi-
dence, in Culpeper county, Va. Previous &C,
counts had informed us of his declining health,
and that the disease Of which he died (dropsyl
could not be cured by medical skill.
Mr.. Bolts has held, for many years, con-
spicuous place in the political contests of the
country, and of this State. He was man OF
strong powers of mind, of force of will, and of
great determination of character. His natural
gifts were not much cultivated by study, but he
had ready memory, and much experience 10
public life. Down to the late war he was a
steady, uncompromising Wing, and an able ar
dent and devoted friend of Henry Clay. OF
his political course, during and since the war,
we do not choose to speak, nor is.it necessary.
He was honored repeatedly by elections to
the House of Delegates, and to the House OF
Representatives of the United States from the
Richmond district, in which he formerly re-
sided. As ready and fluent debater, In the
legislative halls, and as q speaker to the people
there were but few who ex ,eled him. IN his
palmy days. Some of the most effective ad =,
dresses to mass meetings ever delivered in this
State, were made by him. Had he lived, and
the party to which he attached himself, pre-
vailed in Virginia, be would, doubtless, have
again been placed in prominent position.