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Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

The New York detectives are in high
dudgeon over what they claim to be de-
feat Of justice through the premature pub
LEGATION Of the arrest of one Edgar Deal,
on the charge of disposing of six 81, 900
bonds, a part of the proceeds of the rob-
berry of the National Bank of Norwalk,
that occurred about month ago. 1t ap-
pears that large number of the bonds
stolen from the Ocean National Bank near
ly year ago were presented at the Treas
ury in Washington and redeemed. The
detectives were set to work to trace them
up. and, if possible, discover who threw
them on the market, but in this they we're
foiled. While making these Investigations
it was discovered that Deal had been dis
posing Of some of the Norwalk Bank bonds,
and certain circumstances connected him
indirectly or at least led to the suspicion
that by his arrest the Ocean Bank bonds
circulated would be traced to the proper
parties, and eventually lead to the arrest
Of the robbers. Deal was consequently arrested.
The scheme was carefully and secretly concocted,
and the trap set; aud into it walked-only a re-
porter to ask of the single captive and the eager
detectives the details Of its springingi In conse-
qnence Of this exposure, they claim that the sue
cessfal completion of the case has been defeated.
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By private letter from St. Domingo,
under date of March 8, we learn more a.
bout tho reported enthusiasm in favor Of
annexation to this country. A well-in-
formed gentleman writes that no voting
by ballot has taken place, but that the So
called will of the people was obtained by
summoning all citizens, old and young, to
appear before the Governor and sign a pa
per which represents their wish for the
incorporation of the island with the United
States, as territory. The Commander
of Arms orders all the soldiers in his COM
mand to sign; the Commodore of the Port
brings up the naval officers and seamen to
swell the list and the municipal authori-
ties do. the same with all under their con-
troll. 1t is stated that Admiral Poore and
the new Consul have been grossly deceived
in the whole matter; that two-thirds Of
the people are opposed to annexation,
being deferred from expressing their opip-
ions only by fear of punishment, and that
a. soon as the transfer takes place our
Government viii have to. send troops to
suppress rebellion II Boston Posi-.
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A L~fNrENToR.- Seth
Boyden died ON Thursday at Middleville,
N. J. The deceased was native of Fox
boro', New Jersey, and settled in Newark
in 1915. In 1916 he invented novel
machine for splitting leather, which has
been SO improved that hide may he split
into several layers. Another man would
have made fortune from the invention,
but Boyden's restless mind always aban-
doned machine as soon as it was a sue
cess. The manufacture of "p patent leath-
er" was begun by him in 1919, and the
business which he then started now forms
one Of the most important of the business
enterprises Of Newark. He made the first
specimens of malleable iron in 1926, and
continued its manufacture until 1881 per-
fected the first locomotive with driving
rod outside the wheel; invented the steam
cutoff" produced the first daguerreo-
type in America assisted Prof. Morse in
working out the theory of electric tele-
graphy; invented the process of making
the zinc known as "spelter;" discovered
the method of making Russia sheet-iron.
This has always been regarded as one of
the most profound secrets of the arts, but
MIR. Boyden plodded through it and made
a good article of Russia sheet, but at a
cost SO great that it cannot complete with
the imported article. He patented hat
body forming machine. which is now used
extensively in all hat manufactures in the
country. In his later years Mr.. Boyden
gave his attention to agriculture, an many
ofthe most celebrated descriptions of straw
berries were his. During all his life this
remarkable man, whose inventions have
made millions for others, was himself poor,
but his poverty was forgotten in his genial
SPIRITS and his noble life. Up to the latest
days of his existence, the thoughts that
had accompanied him from early manhood
were still working after further discover.
les: his intellect as clear and his SPIRITS as
ambitious as ever.
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THE DELAWARE
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Guarantee Capital 800, 10000
HOME OFFICE--fcxCHANGE BUILDING
Cor. 9TH g. Market SITS.
Wilmington, Delaware.

TNHE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
l. Rates of Premiums based on American ex'
perience of mortality and interest.
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany.
Purely mutual. All the profits divided among
the Policy-Holders. There are no stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
All kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life
Ten Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalment
All kinds of Endowment Tables. Return Pre-
MUM Table. Joint Life Table. Children's En-.
dowment Table.
Premiums payable in one payment, in Five
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instaments, or during
Life. Payments received annually, semi
ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash
Dividends on the I" Contribution Pidn." Il
will be observed that the reduction of rates il
equivalent to DiUidend in AdUanee Of at leas
ihirty-three and one-thnd per cent
The Loan feature is entirely original with th
company-for full explanation send for the com
pany's publications.
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PEGlSTERS ORDER.-REGlsTERs OFFICE,
IL New Castle Co. Feb a. 1877

PEGISTER'S 0RDER.-REGsrER's OFFICE,
IL New Castle Co. Feb. "a, 1870.
Upon the application of ]. RANDOLPH HOL-
TON, Administrator of Spencer P. Holton, late of
st. Georges Hundred in said county, deceased !;
it is ordered and directed by the Register that
the administrator aforesaid, give notice of the
granting of Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements TO be posted
within forty days from the date of such Letters
in six of the most public places of the County Of
New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the Estate, to present the same
or abide by an Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the Mid
dletown Transcript newspaper published in
Middletown, and to be continued therein two
months.
-, Given under the hand and Seal of
L. s. Office of the Register aforesaid, in New
,o-' Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written. d. GIBBS Register
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against
the Estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attested to the Administrator on or befor
February Oath, 1871, or abide the act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided.
J. RANDOLPH Horror, Administrator.
march 5-2m Address-Middletown Del.
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FREIGHT TRAIN, with Passenger Car attached will
leave Stations named at the following changed hours,
subect to delays incident to freight business viz Going
Sonth leave Wilmington about 90 A. NJ. New Castle,
49, Mddletown, 9 30; Clayton, 80; Dover so ;
Camden 915; FELTON,, 10 TO- and he due at Harrington
10 80 A. NJ Going North to leave Harrington about o5
p NJ FELTON, Camden, 65 Dover. 35; Morton, 90:
Clayton 50 Middletown 20 New Castle 10 co. and be
due at Wilmington IL 80 p. NJ.
This train will stop take passengers only at Sta
ons named but will set down passengers at any regular
stopping place between Harrington ard Wilmington,
cept ares Corner State Road Del Junction and Dupont
NEW CASTLE TRAINs.-Leave New Castle for Whining.
ton and Philadelphia 40 Leave Philadelphia at IL 90
A. NJ. and Wminton 10 r. NJ. for New Castle.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINs.-Additional to those above
will leave Smyrna for Clayton IL 40 A. NJ and 90 p NJ
Leave Clayton for Smyrna 8 40 A. N. and 2 p. NJ to
make connections with trains and from Dover and Sta
tions south. T. Q. SEWALL,
Jan. S-y Superintendent Del r. r.
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BANKING HOUSE OF
John McIear Sc Son.
607 Market St. Wilmington, Del.
ESTABLISHED, 184S.
ESTABLISHED, 184S

WE are offering for sale the Six per. Cent
w Bonds of the City of Wilmington, at par,
in sums of $50, $l00, $500, and $1,000. Inter-
est payable April and October. Registered Ger
titicates.
The City Loans of Wilmington have always
been highly esteemed as an Investment, and the
rapid growth and general prosperity of the city
make them more than ever desirable
We continue to transact general banking
and brokerage business, and are continually en-
larging our facilities.
Money received on deposit and returned on
demand with interest Parties keeping accounts
with us may draw checks on us payable at sight,
precisely as in the case of banks.
Drafts Oh England, Ireland, Germany and
other countries drawn.
Parties desiring to invest money in bond and
mortgage, are invited to examine our list of Sc
curities of this class.
Passage tickets from Europe, by all good
lines Sold
Government Securities taken in exchange fol
any other scurities at the highest market rates
JOHN McLEAR l. SON.
June 5th, lS6s-tf.
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PROMPT,
ACTIVE,
Midaletown, Del. Feb. %. 1868.

Middletown, Del. FEB. %, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANN & Co. Gentlemen:
used Whanns Raw Bone Super-Phosphate OH my
corn last spring, and on my wheat in the fall.
In each case it produced an excellent crop.
Wishing to determine which of the different phos-
pilates would pay me best, l tried several, and
am glad to say the yield was much the best
where used Whaun's. l shall continue to use
it, and cheerfully recommend it to my neighbors
A. 7. ST0OPS.
Middteto,rn, Del. March II, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANN & Co. Gentlemen:
have been using Whann's Phosphate for some
time past alongside of the popular fertilizers, and
have come to the conclusion it is as good as any
other. am going to use ten tons this spring.
Yours truly, HENRY CLAYTON.
March 27-ly
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FARMERSii

DEAD this advertisement, and give it yonr
IL whole attention. The following Trees and
Plants are guaranteed to be grown from the ma
tural stock, and will be sold in quantities to
suit any purchasers.
Hale's Early Harker's Seeding
Livingstons Large Ear Ingram's Seeding
ly York Late Heath
Iroth 8 Early Red Stump the World
King OF Delaware Red Cheek Malecotton
Crawtords Early Langworths Late
Crawford's Late Early Barnard
Ward Late Free Crockets Late White
Old Nixon Free Druid Hill
Patterson's Seeding Van Buren's Golden
Moore's Favorite Dwarf
Smock
GRAPE VINEs-Concord, Clinton and other va
rieties, years old. Hot House Grapes.
CURRAsTs.-Fine Red and White Dutch. .
years old,
GoosEBERRIEs. Seeding, Q VS.. old.
Usage ORANGE-As large as 2 year old plants,
fine roots.
PHILADELPHIA RAsPBERRIEs.
Early Wilson, kittatnny, and Lawton Black
berries.
STRAWBERRIES Wilson'S Albany, Apricultu-
rist, Charles Downing, Naomi and Stringer.
Ehubarb-Wyatts Linnaeus.
Horseradish Sets.
Always on hand a selected assortment of White
Oak split Baskets. Also will supply any guam
tity OF the Clayton Tub or Baskets, beiug their
Agent at this place.
300 bushels of Early Rose Potatoes, of choice
quality. A. T. BRADLEY
Commission Merchant,
March o-3mo. Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16
Original aostrp.
For ae ATddgetopn Transcrips.

For Tie Mddlaopn Transerpt.
Addss,sa % od sycamore Tree now standing on tho
"Plains Of Abraham" near McDonough, Del.
IT'S eighty long years, my own native tree,
Since I've been permitted thy beauty to see;
Ny dear father planted thee with his own hand
On the spot where thou grewest and where still
thou dost stand.
fou have seen many winters when keen winds
did blow,
And tall stately trees have been Frustrated low;
Still thou st stood the fierce storms and grew a
fine tree, t
The birds In thy boughs many nests they have
made,
And safely and snugly the eggs have been laid
They raised their young offspring which sung
charming lays,
And the first notes they sounded were turned to
thy praise.
In the days of my childhood, how happy I'd he,
When playing and sporting beneath my dear
tree;
And as older l grew, took pleasure to see
Thee grow such a stately and charming fine tree
Wnen the summer sun shone with its bright,
scorching heat,
Twas sweetly refreshing in thy shade TO retreat ;
With my work in my hand and dear friends by
my side,
How pleasant and happy the moments would
glide.
But alas my dear tree since that bright happy
day,
How many dear friends have been taken away
in time very distant when was a bride,
Thou stoodst tall and noble in thy native pride {;
Thou didst wear new mantle of rich verdant
green,
Which clothed thee with grace in the bright sum-
mer sheen.
But change has come DER us, since that distant
day,
Thy limbs have grown crooked my locks have
turned gray.
In the cold winter nights with snow on the
ground,
Thy limbs with the icicles tight have been bound
But when the sun rose and shed forth its rays,
It was rapturous pleasure on thy beauty to gaze
Many boast of their lindens, and maples-they
say
That such fancy trees are the pride of the day
grant they are handsome, and fragrant, and
fair;
But with my old Sycamore none can compare.
april 4, 1870. S.J.V.
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Farmers and Horsemen!!

T,HE THOROUGHBRED STALLION ~
l. JOE HOLT 0#Ao
Will stand for Mares, the ensuing sea- M-SA.
son at Middletown, and Mr.. Anthony Reynolds.
Commencing the first week in April at Middle
town, alternate weeks at Mr.. Anthony Reybold's.
Those wishing to improve their stock would do
well to see Joe before suting themselves elsewhere
For Terms and Pedigree see small bills.
march l4-3m
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) ) ) ) : J s s s 8 s

THO THE WORKING CLASS.-We are now
l. prepared to furnish all classes with employ
ment at home, the VIII ole of the time or for the
spare moments. Business new, light and profita-
BILE. Persons Of either sex easily earn from soc
to So per evening, and proportional sum by de-
voting their whole time 10 the business. Boys
and girls can earn nearly as much as men. That
all who see this notice may send their address
and test the business, we make this unparalleled
offer: To such as are not well satisfied, we will
send 81 to pay for the trouble of writing. Full
particulars valuable sample which will do to
commence work on, and copy of The Peoples
Literary Compdnion-one of the largest and best
family newspapers published-all sent free by
mail Reader if you want permanent, profitable
work, address E. G. ALLEN co.
Jan. 22-3m Augusta, Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

LORILLARD'S SNUFFS, have now been in
general use in the United States over ITO years,
and still acknowledged 'the best' wherever used :.
If your storekeeper does not have these articles
for sale, ask him to get them; the are sold by
respectable jobbers everywhere
Circular OF prices forwarded on application.
p. LORILLARD, New York.
Jan. 22-3m
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me sest! The Rest!!
l. THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
weekly illustrated journal of II pages, devoted
TO machinery, agricultural improvements, chemi-
cal science, and new discovery. year 8a2 pages.
$1,000 cash in prizes will be paid for clubs of
subscribers on the 10th of February.
handsome large steel engraving of 10 distin-
guished American Inventors, presented to sub
scribers Specimens of paper, prospectuses, and
blanks for Names sent free Terms. ga a year !.
81 so for 6 months. Discount to clubs Abook
Of Importance to all about to apply for patents
sent free. Write for full particulars concerning
prizes and patents to MUM & co.
Publishers and Patent Solicitors,
Jan o-3mos 81 Park Row, n Y
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

L0RlLLARD'S 'YACHT CLUB" SMOKING
TOBACCO cassed by all who consume it as the
"fnest of all" it is made of the choicest leaf
grown 1t Is anti-nervous in its effects, as the
Nicotine has been extracted it leaves no disa-
greeable taste after smoking it is very mild.
light in color and weight, hence one pound will
last as long as of ordinary tobacco In this
brand we also pack orders every day for first
quality Meerchaum Pipes. Try it and convince
yourselves it is all it claims to be, the finest of
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

LORILLARD'S "CENTURY' CHEWING To-
BACCO. This brand of Fine Cut chewing to-
bacco has no equal or superior anywhere. 1t is
without doubt the chewing tobacco in the coun-
try.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16
Nervine Cordial


This valuable medicine has cured hundreds of
Epileptic Fits, Spasms and Commissions, and ii is
the only reliable remedy known. This hes been
used for many years on the other side of the At
lantic, and needs but to be tried to be as highly
thought of in the United States as in Europe.
Send for sample free of charge. Sold only by
THOS. GRIMLEY, Druggist,
Jan S-3mos asa Fourth Avenue, n Y
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The Surprise Sewing Machine.

1t makes the elastic lock-stitch II sews as well
as any machine In the market; child can use it;
ii requires no instructions it makes no noise Il
does not get out Of order it can be carried in
the pocket; 1t makes an elegant present. UNION
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
Agents wanted. 234 Broadway, NY
Jan e-3mos ffE'
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TOBACCO & SEGARS!!
A PUFF BY TELEGRAPH.

MrDDLETowN, DEL. Nov. 49, 1869.
The following dispatch has just been received
from |. A. via Warwick The author of il ia un-
known, but he is evidently some one who is "up
to snuff, and that he is fond of ''pufing " there
can be no doubts
As round the town you poke
You wish to have pleasant smoke;
Take my advice, (this is no joke,)
You'd better go to WINES
Or II you want to get chew,
VI sweet Black Fat or Honey Dew,
You'll find it and good ''Fine Cut'' too.
BY dropping in at VINES.
His policy is Ito try to please"
His Segars always smoke with ease,
The Snuff is bound to make you sneeze
You get at WINES.
Take my advice without delay,
(liis place you know in on Main street)
Invest your Stamps it's sure to pay
Both you and WINE.
Let politicians plot and plan
Rule the people must and can;
And you or any other man,
Had better 60 to WINES.
N. D.-Rail Road Tickets to and from New
Castle, Wilmington, and Philadelphia for sale at
reduced rates, at the Tobacco Store next door to
the Middletown Hotel
Nov. 20-y
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WILMINGTON
Commission House.
j. l.. HOUSTON.

j. l.. HOUSTON,
DROPRlETOR of the Wilmington Tea House,
l. has also opened a COMMISSION HOUSE,
adjoining, for the sale of
Cereals, Fruits. all kinds Of Berries,
Peaches, Apples, Pears,
NEW POTATOES, POULTRY, EGGS, GRAIN,
And all the productions of our Farmers, Garden
ers, and Nurserymen, and faters himself that he
can furnish market for these nearer home and
more advantageous than can be had in more dis
tant cities, saving double freightnge and two or
three commissions to producers, traders and con-
sumers, and Reliable House, Quick Sales and
Sure Returns.
His House is said to be most eligible ample ac-
commodations airy, and finely adapted to the
sale of Home Productions, and the preservation
of perishable fruits.
AS the Peach World will be pressing and the
sale immense, it may be well that those who wish
the services OF this House should make previous
engagements, as engagements will be many: and
it is desired, so that they may he prepared for
the market; and they will not sell the inferior
productions without the good and the best.
Address J. L. HOUSTON,
Commission House.
3O4 Market st. Wilmington Del.
June l9-y
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Las 60
Delaware Rail Road Line
Summer Arrangement,

0N and after Monday, April fourth, 1870 Passenger
" Trains will follows, until further notice. Ali
trains Sundays excepted.
Nonru gouTu.
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TABLE OF RATES
And any information required promptly furnish
ed on application to the Homo Office, or to
any of the Company's Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

JOHN P. McLEAR, President,
GEO. W. STONE, Vice President,
NJ. NJ. CHILD, Secretary,
BENZ. NIELDS, Counsel & Actuary,
D. w. MAULL, Chief Medical Examiner.
ROBT. c. FRAIM at Home Office, General Agent
for Delaware.
TRUSTEES.
John P. McLear, Samuel Bancroft Jr
William Bush, George W. Bush,
John V. Rice, VIM. G. Gibbons,
Job II. jackson, Henry F. Pickles,
Clement B. Smyth, Thomas d. Webb,
William Canby William II. Swift,
William S. Hlles, Edw. Bringhurst, Jr.
James Morrow J. II. Adams,
Lewis P. Bush, NJ. D. II. B. Seidel
James Bradford.
DIRECTORS.
John P. McLear, Samuel Bancroft, jr.
William Bush, Ed. Bringhurst, jr.
Thos. W. Webb, VIM. G. Gibbons,
William Candy George W. Stone,
Geo. W. Bush, Jno. v. Rice
Williams. Hilles, W. H. Swift.
A. G. COX, Agent,
July 31-ly Middletown, Delaware.
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MIDDLETOWN ACADEMY.
A First Glass Boarding and
DAY SCHOOL,

CNDEH THE DLhECIION or
WARREN I. HICKS. A. B. |
HUDSON A. WOOD, A. B. rAi"oirAtS'
assisted by
Mrs. GENIE II. HICKS and Mrs. MARY WOOD.
ENALL Term begins September 18th, and ends
l. December Sd.
WINTER Term begins December 9Th and ends
March 18th. Vacation of one week at Christmas
and at the close of the term.
SPRING Term begins March 2sth and ends June
18th.
The following are the charges for the Fall and
Spring Terms of IL weeks; but as the Winter
Term continues ID weeks one sixth more will be
added making tproportionately the same as the
other two Terms.
Small Scholars in First Lessons. .......S s 90.
Primary Department.. 8 90.
Academcal partment..............uO 90.
Classical Department. cnt....................l5 90.
instrumental Music. sic......................I2 90
vocal Muslc.... 90.
ose VI rlaho. 90.
German and French leach extra ......2 90.
tuition per annum including board,
wood, lights, and washing. ......220 90.
The same per Term. rm........................75 90.
Students charged from the time of entering.
For further particulars address the PRINCIPALS
for Circular, Middletown, Del. Oct. 3-tf
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NOTICE.
PHOSPHATE SOwER.

PHOSPHATE SOWER.
With its Movable Cast Iron Bottom, adjusted by
sett screws, &c. also secured to me by Letters
Patent, dated Oct. 81, 1868, and confirmed July
10, 1869, by decision of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia.
As there has been over 100 of these machines
introduced and used in This ncighborhood with
in the last two years, with entire satisfaction,
am enabled to offer to the public my improved
DELAWARE PHOSPHATE DRILL
As first class machine, with full guarantee
OF good Workmanship and satisfactory perform
ance. would also notify all persons that
shall prosecute any infringement upon any of the
improvements secured to me by either of the a.
bove Letters Patent.
w. N. HAMILTON, NJ. D.
Dec. IL, lS69-tf. Odessa Del
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June l9-y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-01-04
The Alabama Claims,

It is said that Sumner and his friends are
prodigiousy pleased at the views announced by
the President on the Alabama claims This is
but natural. as they embody those propounded
by the Massachusetts statesman himself But
the Alabama claims will not be adjusted in a
hurry, either on commercial, or that more
ETHEREAL moral basis suggested by Charles and
adopted by the President. The question is to
be kept open, and when the time comes, if such
a measure should be shown to be necessary,
then Canada will be annexed, great naval war
will be inaugurated, Ireland will be lighted in
blaze, and in the noise and confusion" Grant
will be reelected without much fatigue in count
ing the vote which may be cast against him.
The Alabama claims constitute trump card,
which the party will hold until the new deal is
called to he used as occasion may require
Norfolk Tiroinian.