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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

W The New York Times in a recent issue,
gave its promised expose of the thevery and
fraud to which the taxpayers Of that I'M
happy city have to submit under the domina-
ton of the Iommany ring. Especially it
fixes the stigma upon Mayor Hall and Con-
troller Connolly Of stealing the peoples
money 1t takes up the subject Of armores
for the National Guard, on the rent alone Of
which they assert about S25O,0 900 is annually
embezzIed, and for the repair of which s94l >
1880 were paid in nine months Thirty-fye
or forty chairs and three or four tables cost
the city sl70,729G0, the plastering and kali
somining Of ten armories sl97 ,33024, the
plumbing sl42, 3207l, aud the carpenter
work s434,0643l.
These figures the Times declares are taker
from Controller Connoly's own books, which
are carefully kept from the public, and chal
lcnges him to deny their accuracy. 1t assert
that the money drawer is divided among tn,
four chief members Of the ring, Tweed
Sweeney, Hall and Connolly, small moiot,
being allowed to the persons described as hay
ing done the work. These statements of tn
Times are outspoken and unequivocal an
must be very easy of disprovalif false. iay
ing thus thrown down the gauntlet, the Tim,
challenges the ring to take it up or stand cor
victcd Of deliberate swinding and theft.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

" Among the Roman Catholic papers
which have spoken out brayely and wisely on
the subject of the late New York riot, the
Boston Pilot deserves honorable mention. 1t
tells its readers, that if there is such thing
rs a right to parade, which it evidently
disbelieyes, the Orangemen are as much en-
titled to air their yellow scaris and portraits
of King Billy on the streets, as the Fenians
their green scarfs and sunbursts. tdoes not
expect them to find an Orange procession a
pleasant sight to the eyes, or like to hear
+" Croppies, lie down" played. But it does
expect them not to let their natural feelings
beguilo them into giving their Protestant
neighbors a pretext for suspeoting them OF
sympathy with mob violence. 1t closes its
timely and creditable little sermon with these
patriotic words
Therea two ways Of getting rid of this apple
Of dlscord. The first i By an agreement between
the general Irish population and the Orangemen
foregoing all right 10 parade, and expressing their
determination never b hold professions for poll
teal objects alone. This we may rest assured
will not be easily agreed to. The second one is
the best, and the one that must come in the end
when America tired out and indignant with her
squabbling population, puts her foot down with
VIII and tells them all--German, French, Irish
Orange" You have had enough now. There is
only ONE flag to be- raised in future in this coun-
try and that flag is the stars and stripes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

CJ-"ln the United States all religious de,
nominations and forms of worship are equal
before the law, which, supporting none, pro
tects all, and never interferes with their in.
ternal affairs This is the language of the
American Committee of the Evangelical Al
lance, addressing an argument to the Gar Of
Russia in favor Of religious liberty in hi,
Empire. In its exact and compact form, it i,
an eloquent statement of one of the most
precious features Of American Government
The example Of America is unquestionably
the most effective element in the argument oil
the Alliance 1t remains to be seen whether
as people, we will continue to hold thi,
priceless treasure at its true value.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

---'Tennie G, Claain, the bewitching sister
of the cosmopolitical candidate for President,
announces herself as a candidate for Congress
in the Eighth district of New York Thi.
district is now represented by James Brooks
of the New York Express, but he can afford
to give it up. But how is Tennie to spare
the time from her universal club house, her
banking and her editorial duties, to the rec.
reation Of running for the Office and the de.
lights of law'making The possibility of
her icing defeated after all is of course too
remote to be taken into the account,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

A HUMAN SMnE.--Nothing on earth can
smile but human beings. Gems may fash
reflected light, but what is a diamond fash
compared with an eye fash and mirth fash 2
A face that cannot smile is like bud that
cannot blossom, and dries up on the stalk
Laughter is day, and sobriety is night and
smile is the twilight that hoyers gently be.
tween both, aud more bewitching than either
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

He who has struck his colors to the
power of an evil habit has surrendered him
self to the power Of an enemy bound by no
articles Of faith, and from whom he can ex.
pect only the vilest treatment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

Qrca WonK. Our Western exchange
record one Of the most remarkable proofs o.
what human skin aud energy combined car
accomplish that we remember ever to have
seen. It /. no less than the changing Of the
gauge of the Ohio aud Mississippi railroad
from six feet to four feet nine inches, all Of
which was accomplished IN seven hours on
Sunday last, beginning at daylight aud end.
ing at II A. NJ The entire length Of the
road is three hundred aud forty miles, but as
both rails were removed toward the centre OF
the track the change involved the removal Of
over eight hundred miles Of rails including
switohc, and side tracks. When it is consd.
cred that the rails average thirty feet in
length, and the ties about thirty inches from
centre to centre and that there were driven
on AN average three spikes in each tie, some
idea may be formed Of the magnitude of the
work Besides the spikes required to secure
the rails at each joint-tie, eight spikes are re-
quired and the amount Of labor is greatly
increased by the careful adjustment required
in the ish.bar connections at switches, etc.
The manner Of accomplishing this almost
incredible feat was to divide the entire line
into five mile sections, and provide ten men
to a mile, or fifty to a section.
When this work is considered in detail, it
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

PotAl NoNrY ORpERs.--The success Of
the money-order system connected with the
Post Office Department, has been so great
that 1t is now being adopted for International
convenience treaty for such a system be-
tween England and the United States having
been lately signed in London, and the first Of
October next is designated as the time for it
to 60 into oilco, The maximum amount for
which any money order will be issued is fixed
at $50 gold "a regulation similar to that
which now govern, ihemoncy order system in
tbi. country, with the difference that in the
latter the sum is given in currency. The
successful negotiation OF this measure simr'-
dcs the process Of exchanging small sum u
money between the two countries. Hereto
fore our banking houses and shipping Offices
have been the principal channels Of commu-
nicaton between the sendcrs aud receivers Of
small drafts, and the profit. Of the business
have been large Many thousand. Of immi-
grants aud other person. ia this country are
10 the habit OF forwarding sums ranging from
one to five pound, sterling to relations or
friends ia Europe. and Che necessary purchase
Of drafts has involved them 10 delay. and cx.
pcn-e but under the mouoy-ordcr system
they can send remittances cheaply and prompt
ly-ihc post office fee being very small per-
ceutago The negotiation. abroad which
have just been satisfactorily adjusted in Eng
land, are to be extended to Germany, and
a0erward %. occasions offer to an the coun-
tries OF Europe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
1gatnhman s. Jnurnal.
WEDNESDAY, July %, ISL.
Civil Service Reform.

1Rxs o. ~ per year strictly in advance ort.
ifnot paid within three months
The Louisianian., 1871-03-12
ia, KRWa0lLBANS Ia, IUNDAI, AARCHH, 1871.

bouquets, and that the boy had quietly
Destroyed thsm. bringing me part Of his
weeks salary. Time was when my work
was not laughed At But.ths present
generation have different tastes from
nina ors4 Or e'i.t1 q ta.if s1isr,-4s "a
Meanwhile, George Choat whom Nelly
was TOO, dispitited TO quiz, was unques-
toned. taking tia place Of . trusted,
quiet sf6cient son and brother among us.
Sometimes, when the matter would force
itself home 10 me, and I realised that
our grave, beautiful Agnes, fer whom We
all had dreams, If she had none for her.
sclf, of coming prince and Kingdom in
the golden future was likely to become
tlls vile of the red-headsd, magnificent
clerk in the shipping-store. I stopped,
dismayed and astonished, a. though the
idea was freshly new to me. and distaste-
full. But the matter righted itself quietly
with no meddling hands of ours. Indeed
my creed is not that Of the old adage,
which talks of the rough course of true
love; but that there is always in the trust
love natural strength which finds fitting
place for root, and flower, and fruit, des-
pite Of foulest weather or unkindly soil.
| a few words decided it all Mary ,as
the winter came on. recovered the use OF
her hand 80 far a. to write her wishes
upon a slate, which lay on her breast.
0ne evening. when Qr. Motion was
making his, daily. wee<isomss visit she
wrote him the question which none Of
US dared TO utter. o,r, Aes4 r;ra e.. "a,
SLOW long is this TO last VIII I ever
speak or stand on my feet again.; gc.,t
| The fellow toyed with his whiskers,
petting her poor dead hand that could
not move from him. BE patient! be
patient, dear lady! Wears doing very
well-very well It is better TO- submit
to One who is wise than We s,poa 4
"You mean, No ?" she wrote, 2 fash Of
her old impatiencs in her BLACK eyes. r..
| I [Coatinusd in. our nert Number J. 81
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CAST 1T NOT AWAY.

BIZ GsoRoE L. DRAKE
,n,r Springs soft fragrance filled the air
When Arst these green buds swelled;
,.a ,oves warm sunshine Alled my life,
When close my heart you held.
A. into beauty burst the rose
10 grew my love each day; '
ll,s, that love you triaed with.
And cast it soon away.
vorsrer, now, this land leave,
No more thy glance to meet;
This farewell Offering here l bring,
Aad lay it at thy feet. f'f-
Aecsps this rose-'tis like our love- !
Il lives but one short day. e.v-.,. ,
40 when il fades, as roses will, ne.
Oh, cast il not away.
A, VA our love so is this rose,
Fresh. beautiful, and clear:
Az is our love 40 this will be.
Cors-blghted, dead. and sars. -'.
Thsl, think Of it, when, like our love, 81
Twas in its golden day, .t q. 2
And, when it fades, as roses will
Oh, cast it not away. r.
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NOTICE.

ILL sonmunications must Be addressed
-. a The Louisianian," and anonymous
,,t be accompanied by the name Of the
~ pseessarily for publication. but ~ an
. not responsible for The opinions oil
....rSutoxs luf.. -. ,-.- -.
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. p.
The Secretary Of the Senate was announc-
ed, with the following message; -rso o. o..
TO the Honorable Speaker and Members Of
the House of Representatives: .. ID. 80.
Gentlemen-I am directed to present to
your honorable body, for concurrence, the
following entitled bills, viz: D.. '-
Senate bill No. 2, to secure homesteads to
actual settlers on the public lands Of the
STATE. tisr,T- ..3'"a l.f TIa' ~
Substitute for Senate bill No. 18, relative
TO bonds in cases of attachment sequestra-
ton, provisional seizure, etc. 80 70
Senate bill No. 16, to form . new parish,
to be called the parish Of Red River.
Senate bin No 95, for the relief Of James
O. Nixon, late Public Printer d -.|"
Senate bill No. 134, making an appropria-
ton to pay Simeon Belden, Attorney Gen
eral, etc. .-Nit''' ~
Senate by No. 17s, TO FIX the time of
holding terms of the District Court in the
parish of Winn. -. Gad" -','.t -
CHARLES d. MERRITT.
- .-.afo" stloF Secretary Of the Senate.
Mr.. Yorke, of Carroll, moved IN adjourn
ment, upon which the yeas and nays were
demanded by Messrs. R. N. J. Kenner, of
Orleans, and Adolphe Tdreaud, Of st.
James, resulting as follows:
Yeas: Adolphe, Antoine, Baker. Barker,
Barrett, Barrow, Belot Ben&ley, Bickham.
Blunt, Brousanrd, Buchanan. Burch. Car,
Cochran, Crawford. Darby. Darinsbwg,
Davidson, Dax;a, Durio. Ellis. GaddiA GArd-
ner, W. Harper. Hampstead. Kearson, Kill
len,s La Saliniere Laurent. Laambias. Il.
Lott, J. B. Lott, Lynch. Marie, Marvin.
Matthews. McCArtys Mcfarland Mead0wA
Moncure, Moore. Morris Murray. Nelson,
Oplatek, Pond. Quinn. Rsby. sortain, Schu'
macAer, Soues, Stamps. Stanton. Stevens.
Stinsou, Tatnan. Thompson. Toanoir, Tu'
reaud, Ulmea. rYsrrett, Washington. d
Assumption, cWssAineton. of Concordia'
Waters, WAsylsad. E. Williams, Wilson,
Yorke-69. 1oe ,os.d1 aamfb @.'. 20 nois-
Nays: Bowen. iBrewstss, Brown. Bryan,
Buckingham, De,uaa. lFaulknst, Fonteheu,
Garstkamp. Johnsoa, .nKenner, Kinsella,
lXahoney. o6e. OTTO. Ovsrton, Ringsod'
The Louisianian., 1871-03-12

" rHB AUTHOR OF THE SECOND LIFE, ETC.
The harp was carried up to Nary's
room: but Dr.. Wot.on's admiration was,
probsbly. but Q bit OF civil compliment,
br he honored it with but passing
glance. I fancied Il had jealous eye
where my girls were concerned) that he
iouna in Nelly metal more attractive
than my Old specimen of inlaid work,
and gold strings. He followed her quick,
grscsful movements with q look which
vM to M both furtive and sinister-the
mans very love would be sinister. b.. cd
H' asked me to play, however, one
evening, some weeks afterward, with a
careless, indifferent tone, which would
AA" been considered unseemly and
c'derbred, used to person of his own
w. IN my youth. When 1 declined, he
'. no rsbufe in my manner, butstepped
'sHly rom my daughters bedside to the
corner where stood the harp, and run his
nnssn sharply over the strings.
ian wire is OF a different class oi
s0od' nom our brass and catgut,'
H.. a.
'aminnsly. This mosaic" too," look.
'as closer. "pon my soul, that's well
zone! Id venture to bet this old
"'ss'srap would bring pretty penny
N the market" ] :
lou women, Ellen. Judge men by th.
rNH'ae' There's not nobler, more man.
'u awe than that in George Choate'l
''nsly little body"
I' went out abruptly. I kept my eye
oa agnes a. he spoke, but it was impos
:, "0's 70 tell how his words affected her
Que o. 'e"ed on quietly, Indifferent to th,
''-"'' Or praise of her lover. 1 had dis
covered before now that she arrived a
=" A'. - Own conclusions with but little regar,
O'ne popular prejudices of the family
On'e nanng taken her ground, stoot
N. Aunlo'sble as rock. It is gener
~ ue case With your gentle. soft-speak
ssa ca~e kome when I sat alon
,~'u1s that evening, and began pacin
YoA down the floor, his head bent, hi
~ touhl.d ''' =
,Oa are perple1ed about Aggy, dea
Wy 'entured. Il am sure there i, n
= '' Tor anxiety. I do not believe tbs
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Smith, wands, q. Williams, worran, Young
81. i-E'di' tLa H. 'bn.4.' u 20. -'. l7f
And the House was accordingly adjourned
until Monday next 1t Meridian. ii.5 atoie.
fa- 1sfbs ,WILLLAM VIGERS T;et
ol 'c3 1r1-5l - 81. Chief Clerk. .
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..,: 20 not saN me what you guess Of her
!. lungs " be said "we have no right to
"@ss ). until she chooses to acknowledge.
:. Out caoate is miserably poor-and
q NOV "hAs the hardships and losses
",,a'.ro~, ., p;nohed life are" laU
~ - no better salary than yours?"
,,,ss. ~ sos We Won't discuss it again,
~ bis arm sbout me in his affection.
h, O0Ssh way We have trouble enough
I,, s'! day. lam going to carry your
.,..s ~ = !" mothers room tonight She
il 4. me that she would like to hsa,
EA, i n, "o'''n asked that you would
'Nen he vas psesent He admire,
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OFFICIAL5 JOUR Ma L
I. >. s.si4.1 a. OF THE aoii' 'obrljci .
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES 'al y ]! n IVES
80 FIRST SESSION ! %
.gr -. * ...-,- t.t .T.r r't
.. az p, OF THE ,,1,vr.e,t. o..
SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
= t' 'f', ~ -, "'''" -..- .'.-
. 90 o.a.1t = inc .a5, hra a,f
STAT OF LO U ISL AN
SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Thirty.Fii.h Days Session. ~

: IHUty'TTtR %! Ussi0a'
, ->- I1Bl
Continued from our lae iNumher) = r
ISpeaker Carter resumed the chair. -f.''l I.
Mr.. Davidson, of Livingston, moved that
the rules be suspended 20 ss Senate bill No.
IS could be considered - r,.- V ..
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"ouR STORY TELLER"
THE INLAID HARP.

" rng AUTHOR OF THE SECOND LIFE" ETC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-23
lce 1t having been granted on

mission 10 introduce IT having been granted on
Mr. NIblack (Ind., inquired whether it would
De row IN order 90 move 20 reject the bill
The Speaker replied in the negative.
the bill.
Mr.. Kelley (Pa) asked leave 70 otter an
amendment prohibiting the road from running
through any part of Paramount Park without
The consent of the city OF Philadelphia.
Mr.. Kelsey, IN. W who had charge OF the
bill, said he vas not opposed % the amendment
bat its admission would compel a re-engroxs-
ment OF the bill, and a nemana for the realing
Of the engrossed bill had once seut IL 20 the
Speaker table.
The bill was then read consuming TWENTY-FIVE
minutes OF the morning hour.
Mr.. Swami (Md.) then moved N lsy the bill
on the table, and on this motion demanded the
Pending that motion, Mr.. Eldridge wis.
moved 10 adjourn, and demanded the yeas and
nsys.
Pending this latter motion, Mr.. SIbl.rt
iind.) moved that when the House adjourn. X
oe 70 meet on wednesday, AMI on IL demanded
the yeas and NAYS.
The House rejected the latter motion, ana
the morning hour having expired, Nj. Eldridse
withdrew his motion 70 adjourn, aai tie bil
went over until Monday next.
Bills were introduced on leave and disposed
by Mr.. McNieley rUl.l: Resolutions OF the
Illinois Legislature in relation % the improve
nent Of the Wabash river. Referred 10 Com
mittee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. Covles, q. w. bin to provide for the
PAVING OF PENssNLvkSIA AvEgUE AND SrH
STREET East.
Referred to the District OF Columbia Committee
by Mr.. Holman, Ind, } bill extending protec-
ton TO American citizens " no may discover de-
posts OF guano. Referred 20 the Committee on
Commerce.
BY Mr.. Giltllan, Pa resolution directing
the Committee on the District Of Columbia 20
endure what legislatives necessary 20 peyent
the
ovERCRowDING OF THE CARS
OF the Washington aud GergctoVn Railroad
Company, with leave 10 report AZ my time.
Mr.. Brooks, IN. w. objected 20 the clause OF
the resolution was stricken out and the resola-
ton As modified was agreed 20.
Mr.. Young (Ga.l presented the credentials Of
Hon.Wm.W. Paine, Representative elect or the
urst Georgia district and he was sworn in and
took his seat.
The House then, on motion Of Mr.. Stevens,
suspended the rules to toxic up the bin in rels-
ton TO naval rank.
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1There are about 200 postnistres.es in tn.
| nifsd States

1Ihere are about 200 postnlstresses in the
United States.
OMarked Meu.-Nark Lemon, Marx Smith,
Mark Twain, and Bismsrk.
~In Grand Rapids, Mich. girls are suspeu-
ded from school for gum chewing.
sI"Camanches" are what they cali vonnr
jewellers ia kentucky.
@or December 4, $50, there were 40 900
French prisoners Of war In Ger many.
ga cooperative store in Hartford has Just
declared quarterly dividend OF ten per cent.
- Advice to cbiidren-m ind your mothers.
Advice 70 mothers-mind your children. Advice
TO everybody-mind your biz.
0Ihe New York girl who became the
Lordess Hubert Leroy Stanley Ainslsy, 10 die
gusted since that noble youth has taken TO
coloring photographs
ga Young coupie In Bristol, Va, were 90
affected ~ arecentf eviyai meeting that they
event forward" TO Ae altar and inssted upon
being married.
~The Rev. and aged Mr.. Tiers. OF New
wished her happy Ne. Year, and the parson
"put head on him." Hence these Tiers.
a6There IL much food for reflection in the
following questions and answers "who hits .
woman" "who keeps her down." why,
another woman"
- Negotiations are still pending between the
PENNSYLVANIA Central and Camden and A ml,oy
Railroad authorizes for the lease Of the latters
property by the former corporation.
o1Robert buchanan has written q poem
about the marriage Of the Princes Louise a.
"a yeritabls stay OF Hope ariang on dArh and
melancholy Wild" The Marquis does not con-
sider himself . melancholy Wild, and Il appro-
priately disgusted.
ga hotel at Ellenville, New York, hss. as
one Of It's features, O " drunk ROOM When .
uansient customer becomes % much into rics-
ted that he IL unable 20 take care OF himself. he
u put into this room and kept there until he -
able 70 navigate. This lie certainly q round IN
the ladder OF progress.
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lie committee ON roads, % whom was re-
ierred the resolution of inquiry into the organ
Zatl0n and affairs OF the Alexandra and Er ed
erlcksburg Railroad Company, submitted a
report as. to the result OF the investiga to
he Virginia House OF Delegates on FRIDAY last
HE majority report, after review OF the Or
ganiZation, says al above answers all the
inquiries prOp0unded by YOUR resolution and
after careful review OF all the evidence your
committee are bound to conclude that the ORR
s!nsl organization was Illegal and fraudulent
but your committee hrd nothing TO show th At
The present owners of the purchase, q. Il. Rob
eTts and associates, We're in collision with, or
had any knowledge OF, any fraud perpetrated
they are innocent purchasers for value, and
should not be disturbed in the endowment of ali
the rights thus acquired"
a minority report was also submitted in
which an elaborate review OF all the evidence
adduced before the committee is set forth and
commented upon, and which concludes as fol-
lows; "four committee deem il proper further
to report that there is nothing whatever in the
evidence adduced at all calculated to excite the
faintest suspicion of a want of the most perfect
integrity and good faith on the part of George
Is. Roberts and his associates. And III IL should
be the opinion Of the House that there were ir-
regularity, illegality fraud i'm the original or
ganizafon OF the company. and that the Same
were caused by the act approved June 2ith,
loIo, then your committee rec ommend that such
acton shall be taken In regard thereto As will
fully protect Gexge b. Roberts and his assopi-
htes In their rights Of property, and insure the
completion at early day OF an all ral throu oh
lire rom the city Of Richmond to the cites Of
the North.
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The Mortgage es Cestrai Psciae Hall
road lAnda

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2i.--It is asserted dat
We Central Pacific Railroad Company hss
placed on record mortgage covering Ell unsOhi
lands IN Us posse ssion within the State OF Call
fornis, and II IL generally Supposed that the
spgect "A 70 otfeat the operation % the hill re-
ported by MT. Lawrence. and now before Con
erees- ON the other hand a card appear to-slsy
from Judge Ssnderson, attorney Tor the coma
pany, snrming that the mortgage l. not made
tor the purpose OF evading any action Of t,sV
gress, bat % serve - the basis Tor a loan u H..
issued in constructing branches.
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The 4. .. Senator from Ne.r..a.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The disp atch from LIN
coin, Nebraska, stating that Sir. rhayer IA
received the eutire republtc an vote tor United
States Senator was \ mistake. The rcpuhlir.t,
vote stood: Hitchcock, n; Thayer. iS. M
Hitchcock expresses himself N fun accor, v 80
the policy OF The national admintu alton.