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The New York herald., 1869-02-23
CENTRAL NEW YORK.

improvements In CoOpcrstOwn-Iho Old Gom-
eraI Dix nlansion-Curious Railroad Stock
Observation-Disclosures AGalrs-Judge Nelson.
Hops and Hop Failures.
C6oPERsrowN, Feb. 20, 1850.
No place is better known in some respects, through
out literary circles especially, the world over, than
Otsego Lake and the quiet village lying at the outlet
Yet long stage ride and the absence Of proper hotel
accommodations have discouraged travel hither-
ward In July next 1t s expected the railroad nom
this village to q point on the Albany and Susque-
been formed to build large hotel ana work win be
commenced next month. Edward Clark, Of the
arm Of Singer Co., owning the old General DIX
mansion, u to replace It next summer with hand
some stone mansion that will cost HIM about $1,000.
Mr.. H. E. Phinney, Of the frm OF Ivis0n, Phinney b
Co., whose father and grandfather were publishers
and printers here. has purchased the Seminary pro-
perty and seeks to establish first class boarding
tate and will put up half dozen dwellings next
summer. The place Is about to take new start III
speaking OF railroads. the old Freeman's Journal,
published BY s. M. Shaw, formerly OF the firm OF
Croswells Shaw. Albany Argus has opened fire in
a mild way on the management OF the Albany and
Susquehanna road, whose head is ex-senator Ramsey
for raising money its bonds at eighty cents less
at twenty-five cents Shaw says it IS q Wall street
operation to put the road into the hands Of Drew
viii not be accomplished without q fight. Certain
towns In this county own nearly q million Of the
stock OF the company, which they do not wish to
have increased In tile manner indicated,
Judge Nelson, our venerable and most highly es-
teemed fellow citizen, IS expected home from WASH
old friends here. How about % the passage Of that
bill In Congress which will allow him to retire on his
salary, being past seventy. II he desiresY
George W. Ernst the collector OF this district, Is q
candidate for reappointment He Is opposed by A. r.
Elmore, an extreme radical OF Richfeld Springs.
Ernst thinks ne has the best chance from being an
original Grant man. II there Is change the office
will probably go to Delaware county. where the
Congressman halls from.
This has always been the leading hopproducing
county the Union; but the great extent to which
hops cultivated Is having the effect TO lessen the
culture here. There have been two heavy failures OF
hon dealers this winter.
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EXERCISES Ar TRINITY CHURCH.

In commemoration OF the day, as always has
been the invariabie patriotic custom, there were
very interesting services yesterday at Trinity church
The vast edIfce was crowded to its utmost capacity
Opening the exercises was singing by the choir OF
boys. under direction Of Mr.. Messits, professional
hymn, which Was sung a. they marched into the
cnurcn the following being the Introductory verse;
Praise my soul, the King Of Heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring
Ransemed, healed, restored forgiven
Evcrmore His praises sing;
MeulAi Alleluiai
Praise the everlasting King.
After 7e Des7n LGudanus, which next ensued,
came the anti-commun0n service, conducted by
Rev. Dr. OglDy assisted BY Rev. DR.. Bill, or Athens
Greece, the Oldest living missionary in the world
who read the Gospel and Rev. Mr.. Bruce. The '"NL
Gene Creed by heroeck followed on the organ, and
was most art1stically performed by Mr. Charles r.
Morgan the orgauist. Next came the anthem, ''The
Lord s Great" and then the reading OF ssWashing-
toms Farewell Address, by DR.. vinton, which was
succeeded py singing from the Twelfth Mass "Glory
be 20 God on High and on Earth Peace and this oy
ofertory for the relief OF church brethren In the
South, conducted BY Rev. DIR. Ogilby which was fol-
lowed by prayer and benelictson by Rev. Dr. vlnton
professional hym by the choir OF boys the sing
ing continuing until they disappeared In the yestry
and reminding forcibly Of the opening scene Ia
ell Pouiuto," concluded the church exerclses
As the congregation began moving out the bells
OF the steepe rangout patriotic chime. Several
chimes. all OF patriotic character and appror ate 10
the day. followed IN rapid succession A large crowd
fingered 70 listen to them.
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general attractiveness wCald be q supernuity; for
sveryboay VINO hnOwu anything at ali about the
couidnt, y any mssaSc Known Known TO ON Iiitismen have
ball or reception that would be . failure The
aSss .as nSs s sa ana ss Hsn
tne psn closed everyone went home fully satisfied
prated Washington's birthday.
Washlnston Continental Guard.
the second company Of this well known organiza-
tion held it, seventeenth annual ban last evening ct
Irving Hail. Tho ANIMALS Of the Continentas in
past years were always Of . kind that attracted
goodly gatherings Of ladies ana gentlemen who
knew how to enjoy themselves well and the ball last
evening evening was no exception to the general rule:
civilian friends Of the oraanzation. The hall was
desired to make Continental with any life left In
HIM dance about Ike 9 child In his teens. Indeed,
@ tSsr me N w4cs q the d a
OF being able TO enjoy great many more ANIMALS,
even though there should be no music to enliyen
morning.
Aftken MnsIkefeers, Brooklyn.
Last evening the third annual bail Of the David q.
Aitken Musketeers eliminated In q grand success,
and In such q manner as to fully realize the most
ardent antcipati0ns Of the numerous friends OF that
truly and deservedly popular organization. The AFFAIR
transpred In that favore resort among the votaries
OF TcrpSlcn0re, GOTHIC Hail. which WaS 8a usual upon
these occasions. brilliantly lighted and handsomely
decorated The company, which was most social
one and comprised among the number many OF the
fairest Of the fair Of that goodiy city, began to
arrive about nine O'Clock. and shortly after
the music Of McCormick's excellent band
announced the opening OF the dance. The COM
mttees Of the door, reception &C, under the drec-
ton OF Messrs James Dammaren (captainl, ]. john
son (treasurer), Henry J. Hood and J. II. Winters
(secreafes were untiring in their endeavors TO add
to the enjoyment Of their guests and have doubtless
won for their gallant corps fresh laures In the esti
nation Of all who participated in the event. The
ladies' order OF dance, which was in the form Of
bouquet was greatly admired both for novelty and
design. When morning dawned and the programme
had been carried out all withdrew to dream OF the
pleasant termination or the last past anniversary Of
Washington'S birthday.
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OBSERVANCE OF TIE DAY ELSEWHERE.

PoUGHKEEPsiE, Feb -, 1860.
The anniversary or Washington's birthday was
pretty generally observed along the Hudson. Here
the banks and Post once were closed and nags
waved from public and private buildings.
At Newburg the Nineteenth regiment OF the Ma
t0nal Guard paraded the streets.
The usual salute was fired at West Point, and nags
were displayed from the public works and buildings.
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, 1860.
The anniversary Of washington's birthday was
observed generally throughout the.state. In this city
the banks and most Of the stores were closed and
the national nag was holsted on alI the public build
Washington brotherhood went 20 Savn Rock and
enjoyed their annual dinner, which was cniyencd
with some good speeches.
PROVIDENCE. Feb. 22, 1888.
washington's birthday was observed In this city
by the ringing OF the church bells In the morning,
noon and night; also by parade OF the Marine ar
Iery First regiment OF light infantry and the Burn
side Zouaves, and grand ball this evening by tile
Marine corps OF artillery.
Boston, Feb. q. 1869.
The anniversary Of washington's birthday ia very
generally observed to-day. The Custom House,
banks aud nearly all places OF business were closed
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. ~, 1869.
salute was fred this morning IN honor OF WASH
ington's birthday. Tne American Mechanics had q
parade. a large number OF persons participated in
In Camden the banks and public Offices were
closed.
NEW ORLEANS, feb. 22 1902
The anniversary OF Washinptons birthday was op-
served as holiday here. The Legislature adjourned.
the pubic onices were closed, and. with The news.
paper and foreign consular Offices displnvcl their
nags The first Infantry, the Fourth artillery ana
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ARMY OF TUE POTOMAC.

s<rhe Army Again in Mofionr-ssfitfle Mac,
I'm Command-Meeting of the Veteran. 20
Perfect Permanent Organixaiion--A Coun-
ell Of Heroes i'm Session.
The preliminary meeting OF the veterans OF the
Army OF the Potomac to perfect arrangements for
the grand reunion which Ii soon TO take place when
q permanent organization Of the army win be made.
was held yesterday In the armory OF the Twenty
second regiment, in Fourteenth street, near sixth
avenne. The attendance was not quite as large as
the promoters Of the movement had reason to ex-
pcct but the meeting wthal was very enthusiastic
one, and everything passed OF narmonlously, the
best OF feeling prevailing throughout. Among the
distinguished persons present were Generals Hooker
Hancock, Wright, Sckles, Averill, Davies Franklin,
Slocum, Pleasanton, Humphreys, French, Butter
field, sige Webb, Van ylief ingalls,, Casey, Heinl-
xelman, Torbert, Gfbbon aud Pitcher
After prayer BY the Rev. John w. Leck, on motion
General George b. Mcclellan was made chairman
amid great enthusiasm
General Butterfeid, then, in few appropriate
remarks, welcomed the veterans and explained the
objects for the consideration OF which the meeting
mad been called He said that they had all come TO-
gether ~ brothers OF one common family and he
hoped that harmony would prevail during the pro.
ccedngs. Politics and political opinions were no,
proper subjects 10 be discussed by the veterans on
the OCCASION. ann ne leit assured tnat. no matter
how they might differ politically they would act cor.
dtalr together 20 help on 10 perfection the great
work for which they had met
Colonel Fal moved that a committee OF two from
each CORPS be app0inted 70 draw Up bylaws and a
Constitution for the regulation OF The association
ana that permanent organisation be at once
erected. The motion was seconded.
General COcnrnne thought that 70 proceed TO per.
rnarenf urrnnlxnt10n nt once would be not only In.
dscrcct b5f unjust 10 those veterans VINO were alb
senr ma VINO would consequently have no voice In
me rnaffar. re felt that the members present had
met with the welfare ana harmony OF the old army
uppermoGt n their hearts; Dut nc judged unwise 20
<r,Tsrf rrrnaunnf or9nnfzat0n before the material
al which II Ws1 % 10 composed was at hand. No
s,ne s,o1id eeck TO do<ote 70 them. He, therefore,
moved 10 lAy Colonel F4l f"ou"on on the tape,
which motion wa3 seconded.
General IutferfIeld remarked that u Was but just
that me members present should know that all the
.iicnrs 10 whom letters Of Invitation had been sent
nad bgcn informed tnat no permanent organization
rr1In be had untll the general meeting
Colonel Ian said ne would strike OUT 81 the resoiu-
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NORTH CAROLINA.

Homicide and Negro Jail Delivery in wilkes
County-Pursuit and Recapture-A North
Carolina Earthqunke--The Negro In a State
Of Freedom-Cott0n Excitement.
STATEsvILLE, Feb. 10, 1859.
The adjoining county Of Wilkes, with many good
citizens has some that are unfortunate and apt to
court trouble Scarcely had the Laura Foster muir
der died out when another homicide is perpetrated,
though not attended with quite SO mucn atrocity,
and the victim Is man, by the hand Of Q man, and
not woman. Burton Queen and man by the
Of Parlier were brothers-inaw, residing in the
southern portion Of wilkes; they had been together
all day, perhaps drinking, and in the evening dis
pute arose between them about some mat
ter, when Parlier attempted to strike Queen,
who ran to escape him. but stopping, and
Parlier coming mp. IN belligerent attitude
TO ensue next day. few days ago Queen was
brought before Judge Mltcnel OF this place. and ad
mited to bail IN the sum Of $4,000 to stand his trial
California Is not the only country that can get MP
an earthquake. few weeks ago our neignbors In
ceptible shock, which rocked the houses and sent
people outdoors in alarm. The country thereaboue
Recently the keeper Of the county JAIL on entering
room where six negroes and White man were
confined to serve them W.T. WITH supper was SCI; sezed Dy
Of his comrades escaped and then followed himself,
the taller not being able to draw and use his pistol
The alarm being soon given the citizens pursued on
horseback and on foot. and IN short while cap
tured the four runaways, who had taken to
the woods, and returned them TO their old quarters
came along most OF the country prisons In the South
are filed with colored people charged with various
offences against the laws-chiey petty thefts upon
stock, corn cribs, smokehouses, &C., and occasion
ally crimes OF greater magnitude Imprisonment IL
punishment to rhem as they have TO be fed at the
public expense.
The steam flour mill OF Colonel r. II. Gowan, six
miles west Of Salisbury, robbed last Monday
oh n n n N
Loss about $4,000; no insurance.
In consequence OF the high price OF cotton the
people Of the South are running "cott0n madn again.
and Northern citizens appear to have the same
malady on the brain, as many OF them, learn, are
Northern energy, skill and capital They have
welcome.
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number Of German Turner societies paraded tho
streets.
A number Of members OF the Southern Presa Con-
venton are mere on invitation, at the St. Charles Ho.
tel
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. a. 1899.
washinston's birthday has bean more generally OBJ
served in this city than ever BEFORE Business has
been generally suspended, and the streets thronged
with people to witness the civic ana military pro-
cesslons. Tho c0urts schools and public ofhces are
al closed.
FORTRESS MoNRoH, Feb. ~ 1859.
national salute was fred at noon to-day.
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THE DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Torchiighi Procession of the 'sBoys In Blue"

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22, 1869.
The torchlleht display OF the "Boys In Bluen
tonight was quite brilliant, Notwithstanding the
rain. About 1900 In line. At ten O'Clock the
procession reached the residence OF General Grant,
In front OF which II halted, the band playing "Hal
to the Chief.n committee Of gentlemen, repre-
senting the organization were introduced TO General
Grant, who subsequently reviewed the procession.
No speeches were made, General Grant remark
ing to the committee that 1t would be I'M
possible TO be heard by the vast numbers, and
desiring them TO return his thanks to the
"Boys In Bueu for their kind consideration
lie was pleased 10 see them celebrating the anniver
sary OF the birth of the "Father Of his Country.r
Afterwards the line Of march was again formed and
the procession moved to the residence Of speaker
Colfax intending to pay their respects to that gen.
Carl SChurz.
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TIE DAY asD NIGHT AT THE THEATRES.
Booths Theatre.

'somco and Juliet- has certainly been brought
out In magnificent style at this house, but although
the acting Is nne and cast OF characters well dis
buted there are other features which tend to make
u success Mr.. Booth is essentially great favorite
with the ladies' and above all ne possesses hand.
some theatre, and this, to certain extent is the
secret which night after night fis hrs theatre from
paIquet 70 gallery with large and fashionable
audiences A. Romeo MT. Edwin Booth perhaps
may pe ~ some deemed little too cold and cacu.
lafing IN looks for the hot blooded lover Intended by
Shakespeare; but both his reading and acting evince
much care and study. lie "a well supported in the
piece by bis entire company, and Miss MoyIckcr, -
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cashsd in Missouri and Kentucky Lotteries.
BsoLuTE DIVORCES LEGALLY OBTAINED IN
"A different siatcs-Dcscron, &C., sufficient cause;
p'''''''' - S House, Attorney. Is Nassau street.
"A, - Hy1TTs IiFE BALsAm.
Rhcumasm, Neuralgia and Gou, In their worst stages,
sf Dss a1s Cont
y sovereign s %Sss ss
eses and never falls when taken as directed II Is Certain
curative for Fs,aa IN all cable II cures the foul
The Life Baisam does not contain particle Of mercury
Mr. D. Pesrss now Inspector OF state Prison at Trenton
was eighteen years since aIcted with ussrous erup
s as a @ @ o h. swn ss s II
fesia behold was induced y joseph H. q God q.
wn ESQ., 70 give the hs nsssm ts when r. four DAYS
healed eppmrle,ey City reference 70 this caserown
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.
From - y Conway Tagedan, Park Theatre, Brooklyn, Y
.s.: .ss J. .s ss sss ss & az y;s. ma
salsns sss % lssSr T ss: @s:
completely prosrated with rheumatism IN s most aggrava.
medical psc,ensr. both here and n Europe, BY. q van
wss wss me sss% ns y effect
,he disease sSowne sss Ss radical n every
sss ssds s hare sss II se . , n
nssn Ss% issRy 70 ANY soy % esa' Yours To1 r.
fnepa depot as Grand street sold " srSTsss a.
nyails nna snua, i5 cents, permanently caiarrh
Aa-orYIcIAL DRAWINGS
n Missouri and Kentucky. state Lotteries.
"a ~ ss q 0,sss ~ ss'HStns g. % q H. ' g.
MissounI--cLAss S12, TEpEuARy %, 1sl9
xssruexr.rs4nA s g = n SLsss ~ II, arnstaHl ~ NJ \ rs r
" ~ assscsisiAts s ~ 81 " s q srsss.Sl ~ 1 T. y a
1s, 20, GO, co. ~, 90 81, NJ, 81 81, ~, ll.
Information furnished IN the above and also Royal Havana
Lotteries BY y cLufE aco Broadway and 1853 Fulton street
u RAprcAL CURE, WITHOUT KNIFE, cAusTIc Or
detention from business for Structure, Fsuls Piles
Diseases o Pelvis vscea Diseases Dcformases OF the
nose face and person. Address by letter personally,
HENRY a. DANIELS, NJ. d., IA Lexington avenue.
SMITHs NEW YORK PALE ALE, NEW YORK.
Prize MEDIA awarded Paris Exposition, 1851 Pals Ale.
brewefyi ~ west Eighteenth street.
THOMAS R. AGNEw, $50 GREENWICH STREET, Is
Kinds Of Groceries and Provisions sold daily cheap for
Know that sugars and molasses advancing rapidly.
I1EION LEAGUE CLUB THEATRE, CORNER MADr.
~ son avenue and Twcnysixh street, Last appearances
Msdsme AUgusrE voN nAERNpoRr.
this evening, benefit the interesting %
VALENTINE,
IN Ffeytng's Gcfmar play of that name.
Tickets ~ De hAd NJ tha ticket s $40 anil lf Hruaf
~ the kiadt THEATRE a and PUwrfy, and I'll The
Jni0n League CuD Theatre. Curtain rises at
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I -MoiNTIRE ArSes 4 Ga .xn upoxrps

ZIG Canal street and 1876 Chatham,
Dealers kinds OF Government Securities &c Gold and
Silver foreign and domestic, bought and at the daily
quotations. information furnished and prizes promptly
caxhed In Missouri and Kentucky Lotteries.
A BsOLuTE DIVORCES LEGALLY OBTAINED IN
"A different Satcs-Dcscrtion, sufficient cause;
publicity. No charge until divorce obtained Advice free.
M. HOUSE, Attorney, rs Nassau street.
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INSTANTANEOUS.

A BsoLuTE DIVORCES LEGALLY OBTAINED IN
"A different States No publicity No charge TIL divorce
obtained. Advice free. Also Notary Public and Commits
sioner OF Deeds for every State.
~ = n i KING Counselor at Law. s6s Broadway
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-10-21
I banging PIatfornls.

IL" IH'L'gr0lr adberes to its trick
Of Substituting tie Ohio county Ad-
Address which The late Republican Con-
'''''on rguoed, for the platform which
'-Ai Contention adopted. Yesterday it
presented an extract from that Ad-
G','> Is an extract from the platform" d"
Ia>ira Poorcompliment to the common
sense OF its r,aders. They know that
lie Platform entirely ignored all regis
@4.loa reforms, aud that it is upon this
A-s,rs. HUBBARD and CAMPBELL are
'a1ainE, not upon the Address.
"a7 cotempOrary felt the weakness
o: tie platform from the day of its
adoption. Hence he mas steadfastly
'g-artd il. But the voters are not to
De thus deceived. They know that
upon the issue as made up by the two
N.-yenions, Messrs. HUBBARD and
D'NFBELL are in favor of continuing
establishment through the registra'
.'l 4w, while the Democratic caudi.
-''., ale opposed TO it. The Intelligence
.'1 neither evade nor deny the issue. 1t:
.---"us trick Of changing platform:
--.ates nobody. It's as bad as swop'
"-i horses while crossing the stream
10 tie difference that the swOp can
,N' De wade
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-10-21

The Intelligencer talks OF enormous
frauds in New York city as justifying
the continuance of the registration law
in West Virginia. Now New YORK mas
a stringent registry law and ifthere are
frauds perpetrated in that city it Is IN
spite of the law. The argument tnen Oh
the Inteltgencer amounts to this: irauas
are committed in New York in face OF the
registry law, therefore the Republicans
in West Virginia should be allowed 10
perpetrate still viler frauds by means
of the registry law.
In West Virginia, registration and
fraud 90 hand in hand. Non-voters,
who will support the "loyal' ticket can
be registered. Legal voters who wait
to vote as they please are disfranehised.
1t is for the prevention of the frauds
upon free ballot annually perpe..ated
by the Republican party that the Demo
Gratis want the registration law repeal
As by giving a few men the power to
determine who shall vote in the State
after Republicans have permitted the
grossest abuses, SO by by taking away
that power such abuses are rendered
impossible.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-10-21
The New Ally.

VT PRINT to-day the letter of Jsdge
'AAANIEL HARRISON, taking ground
.'e Aessrs. HUBBARD and CAMBBELL in
'''o' Of repea ing the Oaths for Law
..''" "hI Teachers, and like them dodg-
ID '4e Issue Of registry reform. NAT
:. = seemed to care much for the lesser
'S' OaihS, but he has always been
''"Sely in favor of disfrahchisement.
p, ,s'nS tie example set him by MessIs.
.."HAED aud CAMPBELL, and learning
.-'' Il Was not necessary for him TO
-','oA his position as the savagest pro-
..'''''Ye IN the State in order to be-
.,.' let up Republican after their
.''g'' he has followed in their track
49, ace.eEity which is marvellously
'3e''''e OF previous consultation and
~ rI''~ent' Can it be that Messrs.
A"p and CAMPBELL have received
:, - HARRISON into their firm in taking
vi new departurei "As a matter OF
,I,,,y Inl''ency among themselves" NAr's
C,,'''on TO the privileges of the
''"ELL and HUBBARD close corpora.
may seem advisable. Doubtless il
,'' NAT always has been able to con.
=, q number of legislative votes from
"teenbrier region, aud these might
useful upon important occasions
~ 'or example, as a Senatorial cleo
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-10-21
Thick as Three in "a Bed.

politics makes strange bed-fellows."
HUBBARD and CAMPBELL, the would be
representatives of "all the decency" in
the county, stand upon the same plat
form with NAT HARRISON, the exponent
of ell the dirtipess in the State. Is it
necessity that drives the Ohio county
Republican candidates into this ALI
ance7 Can't they find CO operation
outside of this county among respecta-
bic Republicans, without taking up
with a disreputable creature like BAR
RIsoN! By the way, for what amount
of stock ia the new firm has NAT sub.
scribedl I Does be contribute "Black
Crook" troupe as part of his proper
tion!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-10-21

THE onty H.t mp" Republican in the
State who appv" ! TO coincide with
Messrs. HUBBARD aad CAMPBELL is
Judge NAT. HARRISON. Messrs. HUB
BARD and CAMPBELL can hardly
command the support Of Ma
THANIEL in case they oppose the
impeachment with which the Judge
is threatened. 1t might be well for
Messrs. HUBBARD and CAMPBELL to
take ground in their next platform,
upon the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. But
as the people of Ohio couuty are under
stood to desire HAREIsoN's removal
those gentlemen will uodgo tho quos
tion. Will the InteUigencar in its next
iLstalment of platform define the status
of its candidates upon this important
issuei