davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1870-05-26
N1e1lcr SfOre.

llutrnsi&ntfer Bat in Der AIbsr Snabt, ,pi-
fbsn Gsbar unb pittstpn apenus, in lttnsm
SauIs Gin
@rUesrie- uub 9rpSiftpnss@ @si&dft
srSHnst unb label 6rsunpe unD Sefanntr iu aabl-
rei6rm 8rlute frsunbIi6ff Gin. " pirb ii4 be-
Ifrsbsu, MIR CUTE gRaaren ;u baIien unb tu ben
biaisIsn preilen Dsrfaufsn.
fIap7O Satpb Gnesl.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
To,sl
NECESSARY 10 "a CHOICE, 1922.

NECESSARY 10 "A CHOICE, W.. ~ alf,
The Democracy is invoked to practices
ofjusties and harmony. Wi,h,hsse quail
itie. We are iOvineible against any s''sul.
Of our foes; AID those Of our party who
nov iorsake their comrades in great
struggle like this, must forever hereafter
DO elsssed with the enemies Of our own
race. aud be equal in ignominy to Judas
Iscariot or Benedict Arnold. Let us be
patriotic, and give one day to tho cause
Of patriotism snd.o country. In Con.
vension let US take counsel together. Let
Us b united and powerful. The Denoe.
racy ofLswishare already acquired fame
in this State to which any Of her sisters
may aspire. This fame is the work Of con
sis.cncy and principle. Let US not lose
anyOf our fame BY forgetting the rewards
Of patriotism. 80 A DsxocRAr. :.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
A word to Inc Di,franchis.a.

By the laws Of West Virginia, a mar
WHO has been registered as a voter, and
afterwards stricken Of by he county
Board Of Registration, must apply to th,
said board at their meeting on the frsi
Monday In October, To be rsinstatcd.
This is The regular' way. Those who
bare never registered should do 80 on the
first Monday in August before tho town.
ship registrar. This is the regular way
fur them. Butas the radical party is 50
entirely capable Of all sorts Of tricks and
frauds TO maintain their power, Il will
be best for every person. whether stricken
OF OF not, 10 apply for repatriation to The
Township registrar OF the frs. Monday
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25

Its much easier to count the whole
number Of votes given for any candidate
than tits to descend to vulgar fractions.
Il II there be but one delegate from Bat
.elle Township. let him cas-, I'll votes.
II there betwo, three or four Delegates,
and they do not agree upon the candidate.
let them divide the I'll vo.es to be given
between them, aud cast item accordingly,
and the msn who gets Sill votes in osr
county will be the nominee Of the Demo
cratic party. and entitled to the support
ofall tho party. a. no boiling can be sol-
Grated. @ sa b.. ~ 3:e sy
mot to sllou the progressively eDfrsn.
chised under the act Of Congress to a
voice 10 the primary meetings Of the peo.
pie, is to be taken Is prede,ermina.ion
that the act Of Congress 10 MOTTO be en-.
forced, or that tho old Of the enfranchised
is not desired. II this is tho case, then
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
Democratic County Convention

The Democratic County Convention,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for the Offices Of Delegate, Sheriff, Clerk
ofthe Circuit Court, Recorder, Prosecu-
ting Attorney, and two Assessors, will
be held atthe Court House in Weston, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3ra, 1870.
It's expected md urged that the various
Township Executive Committees call and
bold Township Conventions, on
3, Saturday, July 23rd,
at which time il is suggested that they
nominate candidates for the variou.
Township Offices, and appoint delegate,
W the County Convention.
Each Township will be entitled to one
vote in the Convention for every Ten
votes cast BY them for johnson N. Cam
den. On this basis Battelle is entitled to
12 votes, Lincoln to lo.; Sheridan to
1stj Wiley 70 IA, and Jaue Lew to oO1
Hon. John j. Jacob, tie Democratic
Candidate for Governor, has been inyi-
ted 10 address the Convention, and will
doubtless be present.
II is earnestly requested that the De-
mocracy DO out in force, and do honor 10
the occasion.
by order Dem. FIX. Committee.
A. W. WODDrORD, Chairman.
]. W. Worrspix, Secretary. a'. -eH
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
REGISTRATION Z. / :i.l-'] R. i [y|:),:

In order to 10y the foundation for pro.
ceedings. for the unlawful acts Of Regis.
trars, in tho United States Courts, unds,
the act Of Congress entitled "An &c. tc
enforce the rights Of citizens Of The United
States to vote in The several Slater Of thi,
Union. and for other purposes" it is mos,
important for all who have right to b
registered to proceed lawfully, and We
therefore mako The following suggestions:
1st. All persons entitled to DO register.
ed, who bare not been registered hereto.
fore, should spply to the Township Reg
istrar, and ifrcfas.d BY him, then appeal
10 the County Board.
End. All persons who have heretofore
been stricken from the Registrars list, by
the action Of the County Board or other
wise, should make application to the
County Board.
The County Board are required by
Law 10 meet on the first Monday ip
-
September, to examine the register of.o
tiers returned and to meet on tie first
Monday in October, 81 which meeting ap.
plicasions may DO made 10 DO registered,
in all cases uhcro an opportunity has not
been afforded BY The Township Regis.
trat or 10 be restoaed, IN The cases
where names have beer stricken Of, and
also 10 mako an appeal. according 10 law,
when tho Township Registrar las refused
10 register an applicant for registration.
BY order Dem. Tx. COMMITTEES.
A.9w. wOoDFoRD, Chairman.
J. W. Wor,isDis, Secretary. 4
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
OUR SISTER COUNTY.
Three Cheer. for Gilnrr

AT, meeting of the citizens OF Gilmer
county, held at the C'urs'H0u'e thereof.
on Saturday. the 10Th inst.
On motion Of Levi johnson, William
II. snider was elected Chairman aud Il.
G. Linn Secretary.
William n. Lively. Esq. explained the
object Of the meeting, viz; to appoint
Delegates to the Democratic Congressional
Convention tobe held at West Union en-
the 9Th inst.
On motion, the Chairman appointed
William + Lively, Jacob LOren.z, j. A,
Campbell, s. W.. Ra.lif aud g. j.
McC u.cheon Committee to draft resolu-
lions, and tho following we're reported and
unanimously adoped:e i2j 'a3a.ii
LIST. We. the Democrats Of Gilmcr
county, heartily concur in the platform
and resolutions adopted BY the Conven:
,iou at Charleston, and pledge our sacred
honors to do all We car to secure the cleo
ton Of tho nominees Of said Convention
End. We cheerfully neqniesce in the
liberal principles advocated BY the Democ'
racy thu, ,ghout the State, aud feel salts
ficd that all liberal "a mel, irfespec'
tive Of party, must feel tho necessity o.
changing the reckIessncss and unheard Of
legislation that hos been ADOPTED by the
law makers for the past eight years.
81. We regard the coming election al
the mos. important one held since the
formation Of ID. new State and sincerely
hope that tho people will show by thei'
votes IN OstobeI next that this is o white
mans government, and will DO ruled b,
white men. q, ~
4lh. That in the selection Of a Con
gresham to represent this District, v,
desire an efficient and able man who will
represent the true sentiment Of the people
instead Of dcceiving them as has beer
done heretofore. AY's
On motion the following gentlemen
were appointed Delegates for this count,
to tho Convention at West Union:f
GllxvnLE Toxs.uIr. II
s W Ra,lid, u n Cain, Dr. G s
McCutchcon. William X Lively. Samuel
Brsnnon and s II Campbell. S'%a
h. De KALs ToWssnlr.
George Fling, John Jones. Bryat
G.iner. ST., s G s.alnster and Jackson
Woodford. ,-,5.i..j
-, Cssrsl Tovs,urr. as.
Jacob $ Bosg.. Samuel l.. Hays. Jr.
Robert Walker, Carey MollahoD, Joh'
B Kelley, .i..t., /, 80
:. .:'i.l.,s.a Tsor TovssnIr.5a ;L5aoq
Dr. N Hughes, Scott Wi,hsrs, Cyrus I
Ross, John Ryn.r. Philip Cox. ai;.
On motion u. Chairman and Seerstar.
were added 10 the list q Delegates. n n !,
On motion The proceeding, Of .hi
meeting were requested to DO published il
tho Weston DsxocsAr. Psrkersburs Ga
:eNe and the West Union Herald. syG
On motion tho meeting adjourned
WILLIAM n. SNYDER. Gam.
3. q. LINZ, Secretary. r."
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
!. Q. LlsN0 Secretary.
Deaari BOD cosaty Con, tlea.

w A0ooflo8etC 0uaty fCo0vontl0u.
Purs uant to the call Of tho county iE1
eeu.ivs Conni..ss, large number ofcis
liens assembled ) in Convention in "a,
Court House. atiWest Union, to arpoin
Dclega,esItO represen, Doddridse county
Ein tho Congressional and Senatorial Con
.sntion to DO held a West Union %,
July 9th. 7sg,l' iii ls.i,.f il3i,aii,i
On motion Of Colonel Floyd Nicely
Noah james, Esq. va. called to III,
chair. On motion, w. Scott was mad,
Secretary. d On, motion. i. was
: Eeslred, That ten Delegates from e.ol
township DO appointed b tho President l,
represent this county in the above men
toned Conventions. 49, i.
The Chair then appointed sixty Dele
gates 10 represent this county.
On motion the President and seerstar,
were added to the lis. 81 Delegates. of
The following resolution was uuaui,
nously adopted: 800 Y
Resolred, That We nnanimously endors,
the nominations made by the Democratic
Conservative Convention held al Charles
ton, and The platform Of principles adopt
ed by said Convention, and will do allir
our power to insure the election Of sale
nominees. ~ 81
On motion, |. was 2 'e
fesoleed, Thatif any township fail Il
have ten Delegate. at tue convention thai
any number Of citizens present from such
township. sufficient to mako up said nun.
Der Of ten are authorised to act IA Dele.
gates. ,ol9s
The following resolution Va. then
adopted: r. ''''leiS q. ~.
Rese1rsd, That The proceedings 81 hi,
Convention be signed by tic President
and Secretary, and published in The West
Union lkuia. Wheeling , Reqis.er,
Clarksburg Conservative. Weston DEMo.
GRAFT, Grafton Sentisel, Clarksbufg Rsg.
slator, and all other liberal papers Of tic
State. T" p fl7'l
On motion. the Convention adjourned.
NOAH JAMES, Prtadeni. {.
W. 6corr, Secretary.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
wALKEns,11iIlLlr, July q, 1870.

Ma. Epiron :-If it will be no intru.
sion, 1 would be glad that you publish The
following as
TiiE BASH OF REPRESENTATION
in our Conventions and primary meeting.
ofthe people. In all Convention, where
all the people are not supposed to be pres.
cDt and participating, some basis Of rep.
rsssn,ation is obliged TO be adopted 50 As
to suit the occasion 10 The masses and rep
resentstion To Tue absent. Those present
always represent themselves, and they and
the absent ones must adjust their strength
upon an equitable basis for the great up
bearsl dsy-tho DAY ofelcetion, when and
where every voter counts. II Ill our pti-
mary meetings !. would DO we'll to look to
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25
Fer Assessor jacob spaur, Esq


And now come the friends Of Jacot
spaur, and announce him Is candidate
for Assessor Of The Second District sub.
joct to the decision Of The Democratic
Convention II needless that NO should
90 into . lengthy eulogJ upon tho char.
acter or fitness Of Jake. He knows ~.
erybody, and everybody knows him but
nobody knows anything bad about him.
Upon The contrary, asa hatd.v orkins, en-
ergetic, issrles, and unaisching Democrat,
be deserves some reward for bis good ser.
vices TO The party in the past; although
we can answer for him that whether be
gets the nomination or not. he will hato
radicalism nonc the less, nor will 10 cease
his warfare against the enemies Of our race.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25

Lat veek!ve published AZ article on
General Goif, over The signature Of
"Jura." Since then We learn from
Clarksburg that the General, doubtless
fred by the recollection Of some brillian.
war achievement, and hoping to establish
cheap reputation for courage, wrote the
Register" demanding the name Of The
author. The writer Of the letter, hear
ing Of this fact, addressed . note to the
General, signed with his own name, and
giving all the desired information, and
adding that il The General had any bust
ness with him. be would be happy to
meet him at such time aud place as BIO
might designate. The valiant man Of
war not expecting to wake up snakes, :"
drew in biz horns by replying that should
he 6ght every man who abused him du-
ring the campaign he would be fighting
all the time. Blood will tcll-rids HI, :
inond and Gof. ,l5, 4
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25

The power a. the polls, whether that power
BE- present or absent. To arrive at this
power it is necessary to consult those who
have been euiranchised by the recent act
Of Congress, and add them to the former
registration. Take. therefore, one-half Of
the actually disfrauchised in each of our
Townships and add them to the nunber Of
voters at the last election. and you have
the equitable result.
This gives Battelle Township
actual Democratic votes cas-. ~
One-bslf Of the disfranch,srd ~
Total ~, eli
LINCOLN. -
Democratic votes cast 101
One-half Of tho disfranchised So
a@F3-
Total tp 100
r.. 2 SHERIDAN.
Democratic votes cast l01
One half Of the disfranchissd p 50 81
To.., .... COG
ilIs WILEY.
Democratic votes cast 14l
One-h.lf ofshe disfranchised Isl ot
81 III Total 99 j. -'l', 1877
- JANE LEW.
Democratic votes cast 205
One.half Of tho disfranchisea q94
,.o.',, Total sl1
This gives to Bastclla Z ~
Lincoln l6C
Sheridan 20C
q Wy Wiley l97
aIsl Jane Lew 247
,s,,'s Total $50, 1O2l
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-25

A rREst lot Of ousensware' ia {. !,
woodshxars, and q general ,'.<, n;
cerics ju.. received At EdsHrd''
is selling very low. s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
AlEXANI,ILA GAZETTE AMI >lk6INtlz

f,ss to a strong and conscientious belief 10 What
is uopulary styled "Maniic>t Destiny 1t +
manifest o nc that The future destiny If III"
nation points unerringy to the gradual zpan
sion of its limits until the entire continent 7i'2
have been embraced witbir It's bouIt.ri'.
And believe that upon TINS SAM c2ntlMc"!
there is 10 ha formed and moulded a new, dis
tinctive, we'll defined and grand American rs
tionality. 1t is true that our country is peop!ed
by all the numerous off shoots of the CaucasI IL
race differing widely in language. habits "';'
education, hut time and coucurring clrcnn
stance will gradually melt together and mould
these diverse elements into one unlted harmon
ious homogeneous people, SURPRISING a! Of the
great peoples that have preceded them i'll
their mental moral and physical Development!
and in the greatness and grandeur ii th'ii
achievement You and must act our stvera
parts in the lulfllment Of this manifest destiny
and whether it shall be well or i'll d0nr, vii
depend upon the Individual action 1t Zach
Let Ms each and all remember that we, too.
"Can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind NJ
Footprints on the sand or time
Footprints that another
Sailing o or litcs trouble Il mAIu
\ lorlorn and shpwrecked brothr'.
s5reiog may take heart again
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09

DURE WINES and LIQUORS, for medjc
[ IA! purposes, for sale bv
AVERY G DAVIDSON,
III y; &c King Il cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
Foreign News.

The British Parliament convened yesterday,
and the address OF Queen Victoria was read.
# spcaks oil the natioa being at peace with al!
the world, and iotimates reduction OF HoVern.
mental expenditures. An effort il to he made
Cor settlement OF the Irish land grievances.
The bill to c,alesce with the L. ). upon the
subjects of naturalization Of citizens viii. be
presented, but no other reference to r"aiio liz
with this country is made.
Paris witnessed yesterday what uay oc the
commencement OF the armed amt iorclu'c
revolution against the Emperor aud Imperial
Government R0chc0rt was arrested ycstt:
day by the orders of the Government, and ms
raltisans were at once rallied and barricadcn
Ihc streets in the northeastern section 81 the
city. and took possession OF it t1r the distance
Of two miles. Yesterday morning boiY Z"
poliee charged the barrcades, but We're h"a!cn
back by the insurgents who killed ahd wonndei
saveral of the asiaiants. Afterwards quiet
was restored. Ia the Corps LegislaI' yes!rf-
lav Liberal Deputy charged the Government
with designing the arrest OF Rochclort, at ih'
time of his entry into Il political meeting Tor
the purpose OF exciting his friends to "Ioiriic''
The military were out IN l0rc2, OUT ln'S
far have made no use OF their liicarlh-, III,
though the insurgents have. The latter h"d
pilla.c armorie$, and in that way 'h'ain"i
their weapons Several policemen were woll!ii
Cd during these skilmiShcs curl y III the mornln@
\ great number OF arrests have been niadc'
At three 0 clock this morning. over three Aun
irel persons had been taken irto cu~t' dy and
ilnrrisoned in the barracks. Many OF hem
were mere boys, all armed and most III then
under the influence OF liquor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
cry GOFNCIL
OFFICIA l. Pro CE Ed $50 s.
Cannon Council.

tsbNfNtbN
Al II regular mcr.ing Of tho Comm"l C1ua.
ell held February 9th, 1870. there wcr" pre-
sent: j. =. ;Imoot, e.q., Pre:t Mc'sT3 E"aI"r
Reed Acnow, MasscE, Mart in, Baker, %ie'H.
Shiric", Turner. Moran, Mrkc lie AMI HiT
!GOn.
Mir Tu7nbull, President Of the MI lrrnpn
Factory Company, whose ratiti0n for tbs re
lease of that company from taxation va; pre-
sented at the previous mceting snd referred 10
the Committee on Claims. VIZ Introduced IL
the Council and made satisfactory stAtam ut
on thai b hail. the result of which Wa tho EdoF-
ton al the following, ncred Ivy Mr. massey
Resolved, That the Mt EernonCottnn Factory
be exempt from taxation for the torn Of tnreo
wear, next ensuing; Provided. however. that
tho sai1 corporation shall kucp their factory iii
operation during that time; othorw:n This oy-
rmpL0n 10 b void and Of no r.rcI
= communication was received from i.
sYedderburn for certain Sunday privileges Tut
a!terward withdrawn.
The Se(rr Blouse case Was tn len taken up, rr;:
after Hc,ng much debated, the following
hy MIR. Massey. WIS rejected By the follow
ing vote: Ayns-- Ma.sr:. Nealc, Shirley, Ma.
sey and Martini Nays-MnsSrs. Baker.
Stein. Moraa. Turner, Harmon, Read, . gnnw
and Sn!ont-S.
Resolved, 1hal lhu Audit"' issue his warrant
in favor Of ,;cler Blouse cor ff;y-ri@ht dollar,
the amount Of fll"; impose on tn" --- DAY 81!
--, 1850.
The Cuuuci. then sjiru:nri.
Tcste: q. G.. WHITrLESET. CIi:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

C6rresponlcncr Of the -ilcran,lria Gazette.
R1o1.MoSp, Feb. S.--rhc Legislature met
20 day, but, dill little. The Senate hy 4 vote
OF 10 to IA determined to appoint It's Own com
mittees, thus uudoing the appointments made
ri the session in October, anl Giving the Pied
mont and Potomac REGIONS voice in the in
tcrnal Improvements OF the State. 4 rcsolu
lion looking to assist debtors. lit view Ct The
expiration OF thu stay Law, went over under the
rnirs.
The event VI tht day vas the ihausursI al
dress o! Gov Walker. communicated ~ lho
Legislature q few moments after It's o:ganAa-
ion, and the heading OF which was @:tncd ia
With marked attention a1d great intcrn'i, IS
Inrcshadowing biz lntutc policy.
The address a~t0nahcd friend ANA foe. Its
badness and Inc manly attitude assumed by
the Governor delighted lis friends and struck
awe into the already falling ranks Of the ultra
,>ts, who wiDced as they listened
The State Journal declares thai :lc Cover
i.ur has cut loose from the Republicans aad en-.
listed himself with the pcmGurac.
The address gives general satisfaction, and
apart from one or two llowcry sentences, which
never look well in State papers, bur are very
par!onabie 10 addresses, IL we'll wr!tcn and SEN
sib!c, and must further raisa orr NV Cover
nor in the esteem Of the people Of the State.
lie says thar he intends to aet Tor III" benefit
Il The state and not Tor The advancement OF
any political party a sentiment that VIII meet
with a hearty response itom all we'll washers OF
Che Old Commonwealth
II may be state! that the address was pre-
p'r"d to be delivered, mn upon consultation,
# was Determined not TO aepatt lron' o!u uSaeeS
OF H'auenra'' "ny i''mo'a!".iI ''"i' t'nir uon
"'''' tn.'oni' en..HI E" 'He l ui'u',
"nn'' WIZ" VIZ ',',,;'oa' 1i
r'r n..s ','onn ,"S VA 3!r<r" '
",m ",,f ITa h"oamo Lrn,v , AMI IscoTu
r. was cynrc,,I tha, a protest to the a..
uo;n,men, Of Lieut. Governor Marye would
Lavr been made, bu. nothing so lar has been
hrartl from those opposed to the appointment,
ard as Mr. NJ. makes 4 cartal presiding off
CT, it is hnpcl be will be continued!
After the reading IF the address in the
House, Mir. Matthew'S. Of Loudoun, submitted
:; resolution requesting Congress. n view of
The fact that 30 itica equality had been sccur
I'll to all citizens OF The l.. S., to pass bill tor
thc removal Of nil test oaths and political diSa.
hiG.ies, rs calculated to restore harmony TO the
,ation. All Of the Conservatives and all but
ten Of he Radicals voted for the measure.
Thn.o in onnosition were Ba1tlctt Edwards
W ,'n,,r,r,b IA wb;taN'.ll h,, , -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 9 1870

TIE ADDRESS OF Coy. WALKER TO the
i4eucral Assembly OF irainia ~ published IN
our colnmns to day. lta tone anu temper are
hichly con;iliatory, and that tone and temper
will, no doubt, be adopted by The Legislature
and the reonle The eauucatlon OF his own
princip'cs, and the declaration OF his intended
course will be generally accepted and APPROX
cd. There may be sentences In the address
which are not ia consonaDce with the views OF
some, but, as whole, We express our humble
ap2robatiou. We hope to give Gov Walker
our support in all his efforts to improve the
condition, and enhance the prosperity OF the
Commonwealth his address is happy
augurv of his success in the administration Of
State affairs, in the future. To the promotion
of all the interests of Virginia i'll all branches
in all that relates to its Internal improve
ments--its educational advancement tits com
merce, it's manufactures, It's mechanical pun
suits, We believe the energies ol the present
State executive will be directed and devoted to
the exclusion of mere party politics, or party
schemes. It ia such \ state administration as
Virginia needs At this time.
The Rocheort affair inFranc: has illuminated
in his arrest ty the government, and III lnSur
rection iu the streets OF Paris. The old pIai
in all such eases, Of erecting barbados wa:
adopted. At the last accounts, however, tht
policc, aft 2r some loss, and rcru'Sc, snc
ceeded in making prisoners Of number Ct TIT
rioters, and troops were then called out, ant
the disturbance. at least, temporarily subducd
How long the quiet, apparently effected, is It
last, no one can tell. But, il seems probable
the government will succeed, for the present.
Yesterday. in the House OF Representatives,
a Joint resolution proposing an amendment to
The Constitution, providing that Congress- shall
have power to Issue Government notes. and
make them Il lcra!-:endtr in payment OF Ill
,!ebts, was objected to, and wcut over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09
Sudden Death

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 9.-Roberr Erwin, of
he firm of Rowland 4 Erwin. Broad street
-four mills. died suddenly last evening of hem
Grrhage IF the lungs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-09

fello,o Citizens ii the SENATE and H'HSe 0
DELEGATES