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ANOTHER ONE ARRKsrEp.-Yesterdar oe,.o-
Anderson arrested W. ii. Barton, on the char9a
of being one or the parties who assauIted a!s 9
robbed Mr.. Samuel Gettings some wenLs =; AN. anu
and Justice Schmidt held him to bail for cn moe'
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FINED.-Henry Walker, a fish huckster MO-,
arrested this morning by Offeer Cornwall 90
using an unstamped spring balance. and t,ned
SO by Justice Thompson. e"
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DE NOTICE OF meeting of the Seventh Ward
irish republican Club to he held to-niobt at
pelaney han. Officers win be elected for the
pected. 'lhe Is ex-
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The HOMICIDE IN THE CoUNrY-The Verdict
~ ae JHry--Iesterday, the coroner, DIR. Potter
s.m moned jury Of inquest on the body of
Siiehaei Kelly, tan account of whose death by
oeing shot by ccmrade, Thomas Murray was
Pupnshe9 yesterday,l ON the Metropolitan rail-
roza, ana aiter hearing the evidence verdict
vas rendered that deceased came Ia his death
by pistol ball wound at the hands OF Thoraas
Murray. Murray was committed to jail by jus.
fice u. 5. II. Wall.
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IT 7 L d STA TES MAIL
VIRGINIA..
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
n WASHINGTON, January 5, 1870.
this Department until o'clock P. IL Of Mareb s ~
No tt3 be decided by April for carrying the
3D. ISL the following routes in the State of Yir-
GINA and by the schedules of departures and arri
E3C-From Lebanon, by head of McClure's Creek
q. % SANDERS Mills, IN. o. Calender Pew
s snd Gs f., WISE county o., Holly Creek
50 miles and back, once a week.
Arrive at Piketon Wednesday by 6P.M.
Leave Piket9n Thursday at A. Nj.
Ea-From Batesviiie to North Garden, miles and
back once week.
Arrive at North Garden by 80 p. M.
leave North Garden Thursday at P. M.
Bids to end at Greenwood Depot instead of
and back, once week.
Leave RidEeTay saturday atsA.M.
Leave Leaksyille saturday atRM.
Arrive at Ridgeway by P. NJ.
and also for instructions to the conditions to be
embraced in the contract, &c, see advertisement of
yine proposals for mail service in Virginia &c, to
be found at the principal post offices.
scbe state 81 sa
dressed to the Second Assistant Pc master General
ia 2-1aw4t Postmaster General.
LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
tn. nsttan Sf 9SHA NJ ssf5EHar o l o
Mass, praying for the extension Of patent granted
to him on tho auth day Of May, 1856, and reissued
ON the 18th day of November, 1862, for improve
ment in Ventilating Damper for Stoves:
1t Is ordered that the testimony in the case be
Ga as % n day snS AZ s. 6
limited to the 18th day Of Aprl next and that said
Any person may oppose CHS axteneion.
SAMUEL B. FISHER,
fe22 1aw3w Commissioner Of PAe MS,
limited STATES PATENT OFFICE,
u WAsHINsIoN D; G.: February l., $50.
On the petition OF WILLIAM HENRY AkINS,
Of Ithaca, New York, praying for the extension OF
patent granted to him the 18th day Of May, 1856
and reissued on the Sth day of November, 1854 for
an improvement in Locks:
1t is ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed the 18th day Of April next that the time
for filing arguments and the Examiners report be
limited TO the 22d day of April next, and that
said petition be heard on the 9Th day Of April
next.
SAMUM B. FISHER.
fe 22-law3w Commissioner of Patents
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TIE NEW YORK REPrBLIcAN ASSOCIATION
held Sociab.e last night at Liberty Hall
Solos were sung by Miss Nellie Lammon, Ii. F..
Clark, Miss Emma Swallow and Miss Jennie
Bryan; readings and recitations by Messrs. A.
Bell and H. g. Henry, and a Duet by Messrs.
Patrick and ROSencrants. Dancing was then
CONNIE eed, AMI the company being large both
halls were thrown open, and the festivities Kent
mp till a late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

THE BALTIMORE Sun IN THE DISTRICT OF
CoLUMBIA.-PersOns living in Washington and
Georgetown can have The Sun served them by
prompt and reliable carriers daily, on the arri-
val of the early train from Baltimore, by leaving
their address with
A. r. WILLIAMS, BOOKSTORE,
20 pennsylvania avenue, between Second and
Third streets, next to Adams Express Office,
where advertisements will also be received
JOHN COGGINs,
III +. Capitol street, bet. Fourth and Fifth sts
BoswELL's DRUG STORE,
Corner Seventh street and Maryland avenue.
CURTIS BOOKSTORE,
FOur-and-a-half street, between T. and + SIS
JAMES COGGINs,
Z Montgomery St, cor. of Olive, Georgetown.
BURNETT's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS The SUI
pertOrlty OF these extracts consist IN their Derec,
purity and great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids which
enter into the composition of many of the facti-
uous fruit favOrs now in the market. They are
not only true to their Names but are prepared
from fruits of the best quality and are SO highly
concentrated that comparatively small guam
JOSEPH BURNETT & Co., Boston, manufac-
tnreIs and prOprietors. For sale by all Grocers
and Druggists. VS.
INDICTMENT TO BUY Coop SEWING Ma
CHINE.-WillcOx & Gibbs Sewing Machine, the
most simple and best constructed sewing ma
chine, will hereafter be sold on liberal terms
Inquire at the agency, Baum's Corset and Hoop
Skirt Factory, 4OS Seventh street, between ID
and +. OF
OAK HALL CLOTHING and Merchant Tailor
ing, SIS eth street, opposite Post Office. 2,T,6
PENNIES FOR sALE.-Apply at the Star Office.
The CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, u. Beck
Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. sos
Market Space, between Sth and 9th streets
Also, Agent for Florence Sewing Machine. 2,5,1:
Dr. WHITE, Surgeon Chiropodist, most
respectfully informs his patrons that on and
after March list, 1870, his establishment will be
located in the more eligible rooms, No. SIS 18th
street, opposite U. S. Treasury. He successfully
treats COrns, BuniOns, Chilblains, Club and In
growing Nails, and other diseases Of the feet.
without pain or Inconvenience to the patient
The shoe can be worn with ease immediately
after the operation. Refers to the MANY emil
nent physicians, surgeons and thousands ofother
responsible persons who patronize his establish
ment. Hours from a. IN. to 6 p. m. Owing to
press OF business at Office. DIR. White Is unable
TO visit patients at their residences except be-
tween and p. m
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AN ACT for the relief of John r. Evans.
Be IL enacted BY the Bo7rd Of Aldermen and BOari
Of Common Council Of the City Of Washington, That
the fine of twenty dollars ls1posed on John b.
Evans by Justice Thompson, on the 9Th day of
October, 1s69, for alleged violation OF law, be,
and the same is hereby, RENTED. The sum of
twenty dollars is hereby appropriated out OF the
general fund to enable the Mayor 10 reimburse
the said John b. Evans the amount OF such fine.
Approved, February II, 1870.
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pIsAissED.-The charge of embezzlement ON
winch MI; Algernon Maupin, formerly Post
bns baeS' SS;lauhton; Va, was recently arrested
son, who held the examination.
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DENTAL soCIATION.
M es DIS Sr EEEWLE = DAVIS,

Between 18th and 18th sts Washinc,En
By the uss a - H. SD WITHOUT PiGfN,
Chlorofoim, or EifSerr irous Oxide Gas, and with
!rse eth.: No. no charge vin be made for eI
serted although the patient win be pea,rsd 10
win be dsdScfsd operation when performed Which
insert aJ.H upper and lower set Of teeth S.,rnsSni
spind;a scf or HISSer e New York rates. and q
ra,s nn6ber at S2 land all partial sets at thess
h ior whch the usual charge for Enaiish R.h
per pelng from $50 to S35. s nun
O.. ss drd Regxlaftss, and all other branches M
Hpessuve Dentistry Rfsnded to and performed in
lore engaging elsewhere ~~A oAno0 10
-: BOD gold plates taken in exebscs. - TN
Gnr s@aostaon Tor every (above specihed class Of
. del
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SUSPICION OF LARcENY.-About * O'Clock
asst evening Omcer Osterhout arrested q colored
wi lad in his possession a set of harness which
Is supposed to have been stolen.
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!. =, w,,,;.r, . Mitchell,

AN ACT for the relief of William :. Mitchell
4 Co.
Be IL enacted by the Board Of Aldermen and Board
81 Common Council of the CITY Of Washington, That
seventy seven cents he, and the same Is hereby.
appropriated, PAYABLE out of the general fund
for the relief of William S. Mitchell s. Co.
Approved, February IL, 1870.
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DENTISTRY.

II W. MERRILL,
No. 1918 PENNsYLVaNssE q
Between 18th and 18th streets <l1I6
All Dental work done in the best manner ana q,
moderate prices "ei' anu at
Gas, Chloroform or Ether used, If desired for en-
tracing Teeth without pain 4siI
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AN ACT Tor the relief Charles Thomas.
Be ii enacted BY the Board Of Aldermen and Board
e(Common Council Of the City Of Washington, That
the sum Of nineteen dollars and thirty-one cents
be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of
the general fund to reimburse Charles Thomas
for money enormously paid for taxes on part of
lot 4, in square I5.
Approved, January II, 1870.
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NATIONAL THKATKR-- Maggie Mitchell in
% Fanchon.S
ODD FELLOWS HALL-Social reunion of Co
Iumbia Lodge, Nc. 10; vocal and instrumental
music, tableaux, SC.
wHrTgH GRsf SALLKRY.-GrandC Comic Pan
Drama Of the Removal of the Capital, and other
Magnificent Representations, every evening,
commencing at o'clock.
SMITH q STRoNs's ART GALLERY, 21 1t.
MARKRITER's ART GALLERY, 4S6 9TH street.
BARLow's ART GALLERY. 81 Pa. avenue.
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ALASKA DIAMONDS,
Etruscan Jewelry,
jet Jewelry,
OrOide Jewelry.
French Chrom0S

Langre Vases,
Silver Plated Ware,
received this morning at Prigg's One Dollar
Jewelry Store, No. 457 Pa. ave., bet. AZ and 9th
SITS.
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AN ACT for the relief of William G. johnson.
BE itenacted by the Board If Alderman and Board
Of Common Council Of the Cityef Washington, That
the sum of ninety-three dollars be, and the same
is hereby, appropriated out of the general fund,
to enable the Mayor to refund TO William q.
johnson the amount enormously assessed on lot
No. "a, i'm square No. 10I, with interest from
March 2, 1866. IApproved, January II, $50.
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The CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, d. Beck
Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. sos
Market Space, between sth and 9th streets
Also, Agent for Florence Sewing Machine. 2.5l:
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OAK HALL CLOTHING and Merchant Tailor
ing, SIS eth street, opposite Post Office. 2,T,6
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RELIEF OF THE PocG-C.,t L ~ pr;5o
who Is charged with the distribution of the find
appropriated Tor the relief of the destitute of
him, having as his principal agent M Ie,,as
DePots for the distribution of food have hem
established at the corners of G and I'd stroets
AZ street and Maine avenue, and 18th street
the directors of the PrOvident Aid Society viii IN
be filed. The issue of the bread and SOM M,
ration vas commenc ed to-day. p
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FIRE-An alarm of fire was sounded from hoy
CT at O'Clock last night, caused by fire in the
house OF Mrs. Bell, on PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
between Sd and AZ streets. The fire ignited
from stove on the second floor, and burned
hole through the floor, letting the stove through
to the floor below. The fire department and
police were promptly on the ground, and the
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ESTABLlSHED lcA4.
ANDREW J. JOYCE CO..
CABBAGE mANUFACTUREkS, &6I
81 and 41S Fourteenth street. SE
REPAIRING in all its branches
sion tnSxred.
Agents for Brewster Co (of Broor,. .treot r;sxS
avenue. New Yord seSi aoi i,sn
nROPQSALS FOR ERESH REEc
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t'lkEMANs INSURANCE COMPANY OF
L WASHINGTON AND GRORGETOWN
0hce-Room No. I, over Bank Of Washington
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS 1887
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS. S26O 900
lnsures all descriptions Of Property in the Distric,
No charge for Stamps or Policies
-, . BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Esau Pickrell, Lewis johnson, T. Ed Clark.
Geo, Waters, Thos. Parker, W,EiHowarl
T. Shoemaker, ID. B. French, Chas W Davis
Georgetown. Andrew Rothwell. Alb A. Wilson
.pr, ~ n.r, JAMES ADAMS, President.
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Rf THOMAS BOWLING, Auctr; Georgetown
ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND
EffECTS AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, March
MTTT1d' NJ 20 clock. will sell. at the residence
,oi GENERAL Samuel Breck, No. 13e Con
Rress street above West street general assortment
OF Household Furniture and Effects, OF which
name
One elegant Rosewood Piano. Stool and Cover
MalRut Paflor si:ite in Rep
alnni Han Cloth Eass Chairs and Lounge
walnut W hstnot. Marble-tar Tshles and Stands
suyards elegant Brussels Carpet
OAK Ext,,nsion Dining Table
Oak and Wainu. Dining Chairs
Walnut Marble top Chamber Suite
Three Oak and Painted Chamber Suites
Wardrobe and Mattresses
Elegant Three ply Carpet
Morning Glory Stove
Cooking. Chamber, and Franklin Stoves
China and Glassware.
large lot Of Coal, with many other articles Zoo
fe?2-d THos. DowLINS,, Auct.
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AN ACT for the relief of George Koehler.
Be it enacted by the Board of Alderman and Board
Of Common Council Of the City Of Washington, That
the sum of five dollars be, and the same is
hereby, appropriated out of the general fund TO
enable the Mayor to refund to George Koehler
the amount of a fine imposed by Justice Il. A
Hyde for an alleged violation of law; and the
Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and re-
quired to cause the said sum to be paid.
Approved, January II, $50.
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AN ACT for the relief of T.. NJ. Tuell.
BE henacted by the Board Of Aldermen and Boar
of Common Council of the Cifyof Washington, TIL Al
the fine imposed on +. NJ. Tuell, on or about the
2eth day of January, 1870, by Justice Chase, fol
an alleged violation Of law, the same be. and i
hereby, remitted, and the sum Of fifty dollars OF
so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereb,
appropriated ont of the general fund to enable
the Mayor to refund the same.
Approved, February IL, 1s70.
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Association of the First and Second Wards was
held last night at the hall corner of Goth and l.
streets-tne President, T.. T.. st. Clair, in the
chaIr, ana Andrew Rose, secretary. After rou-
tine business was over, Mr.. James Powell took
the chair, and Slr. st. Clair addressed the meet
ing ia support OF the object of the organization.
at the conclusion he offered a preamble and
resolution, which was adopted, that it is the
DUTY OF every Irishman to Immediately connect
himself with the Irish Republican ASSOCIATION
mean associations should be formed in every
Town and city in the United States, and the Off
GER selected from those who openly profess the
elected members, among them Robert Clark.
Adjourned. -"ei'
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I ARGE STOCK OF SHIFTING MTsIINs
L. WIDE SHEETINGS, AND HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.
New York Mills, Wamsutta. Androscoggin. Bates,
Forestdale, and other superior Shifting Cottons
Yard wide Beached shifting, l2iz cts. very cheap
Yard wide Bleached shifting, reTy heary, Is cents
n special 6drgdia
At reduced prices, Richardson's Linens ami Shirt
Fronts
At reduced prices, Table Linens. Towels, Napkins,
&C.
Winter Goods. including Silks without regard 10 cost
Beautiful Spring Csicoes. at l2hs cents.
Special bargains may be pected nv all who favor
Us with a call. BENJAMIN MILLER.
fell-m' 101 Bridge ST, Georgetown, u. q.
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AN ACT to pay the contingent expenses of the
Assessors Office.
BE 1t enacted by the Board Of Aldermen and Board
Of Common Council Of the Cityof Washington That
the sum of fifty dollars be, and the same Is
hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund
to enable the Mayor to pay the janitor who
made fires i'm and took care of the Assessors Of
flee during the past winter and spring.
Approved, February 10, 1870.
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JOINT RESOLUTION granting certain privilege
A Willinr, IL

AN ACT to prohibit the sale Of unsound meat
and other articles OF provisions in the CITY of
Washington. -
BE 1t enacted by the Board Of Aldermen and Board
W Common Council Of the CITY Of Washington That
on and after the passage Of this act it shall be
unlawful for any person to sell or expose for
sale i'll the said City of Washington any unsound
blown, or unwhOlesOme meat or other articles
OF provisions under a penalty of not less than
five nor more than twenty-five dollars for each
and every such offence.
Approved, February 16, 1870
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COFFEE.
TWELVE BAGS OR ONE TON OF RIO. u.,
received. They are CHOICE GOODS, aud would
be cheap at 2s cents: hut being pos,s.re oas. p-y
tAass, in these "hard times,~ we are able 20 orr
them at the rsy iOr Pr,os Of . eeaf, or IA pounds
for dollar.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-01
Democratic Nominee for Congress.

Judge J. D. WATKINS, the candidate
selected by the Convention which as
semblcd here on the 21st ult., as the
Democratic candidate for Congress, is
II gentleman to whose worth and tai
ents it gives us pleasure to bear tcsti-
mony. lie is well known to nearly cv-
cry citizen of the western portion of
the District, having lived for many
years in Claiborne parish, where he
has large practice rs an attorney ut
law, and having presided as judge in
the district composed of the four pop
ulous parishes of Claiborne, Bicnville,
Jackson and Union. Devoted ardently
to his profession, his political record is
altogether free from the charge of ultra
ism orstrong partisan prcjudiccs, so that
he comes before the people having the
advantage of availability, to add to his
other claims of fine legal attachments,
excellent moral character, able natu-
raj and wcll-cultivatcd mental endow-
ments, and untiring zeal and persc-
yerancc. The TELEGRAPH enters the
contest, with its accustomed ardor, i'll
behalf of Judge WATKINS, and beck
ons it's friends to come on.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-01

gress; Hon r. w. Futch, of Union,
nominated Judge J. ID. Watkins, OF
Claiborne, and DR.. Geo. Mccormick,
of Jackson, nominated james E. liam
lett, Esq, Of Jackson.
On motion of Col. John Mex Emery,
the candidate receiving the maj ority
Of the votes of the Convention, shall
be declared the nominee Of the Con-
vention.
The name Of James Z. HAMLET, of
Jackson. was withdrawn.
BY request Of the President, Col.
John McEncry took the Chair.
Hon w. +. Blackman, of Claiborne,
President of the Convention, proceed
ed to address the Convention.
On rcsuming the Chair, the follow.
ing named gentlemen were appointed
by the President to act as tellcrs OF
the Convention: Gen. r.. Il. Todd, OF
Morchousc, +. p. Stubs, Esq, of
Ouachita, and Maj. J. q. Richardson,
Of Richland.
/ The Convention proceeded to ballot
for candidates for Congress.
| On call Of Parishes. the vote on first
ballot was rs follows:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-01

Had he felt ut liberty to consult his
private wishes solely; the resolution
contains all, and even more, than he
could have sought at the hands of the
Convention. He will best show his
appreciation of the honor done him,
by an earnest effort in the support OF
the Conventions choice. To this end,
he calls upon those who supported him
so zealously in the Convention-and
to whom he is under lasting debt OF
gratitude-to join him, at the front, in
Il determined effort to beat the Radi-
calls with WATKINS worse than they
were beaten with McCRANIE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-01
81 7-12 IS 5-12

Judge J. ID. Watkins having rccciv-
ed II ms, GRITTY of the votes Of the Con
vcntiOn, was on motion Of Col. A. &.
Hill, declared by the Convention unan-
imOusly nominated.
On motion of Col. John Nc emery, it
was resolved that the President of this
Convention do appoint an Executive
Committee for the 9Th Congressional
District, and that Committee Of three
be also appointed to acquaint Judge J.
d. Watkins with his nomination.
The following named gentlemen were
appointed by the President, as the
Executive Committee of the Demo
cratic Conservative Party for the 9Th
Congressional District: Col. John Nc
Emery, Col. II. Richardson and Capt.
J. =. Croslcy, of Ouachita; Maj. r. ID.
Bridgcr, of Caldwell Capt. Il. E. Kidd,
Of jackson Gen r.. i. Todd, of More
house; and Judge E. ID. Farrar, of
Madison. Messrs. f. Z. Stubs, w. b.
Crockett and S. ID. McEncry were
appointed Il Committee to ac4uaint
Judge j. ID. Watkins Of his nominal
ton.
On motion Of Col. John McEncry,
the following resolution was adopted :
Resolved That the Hon. Geo w. McCr;i-
ME is emincntly entitled to the confidence
and thanks of the Democrats of the State OF
Louisiana for his bold and manly conduct
before the House Of Representatives of til.
United States in his contested ion, and
to whom is due by his great individual eXer
lions the defeat of Frank MOrey i'll the un
warrantc ed pref cnSions said NIorcy set up tol
Al scat in the United States Congress, and thai
alone the conviction on the part of this Con
vcntion. that the political disabilities o
Capt. McCrlnic would prevent his being
seated in the event OF !: reelection, has
influenced and prevented this Convention