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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
The Drama.
"DTyoRCE ~


The large audience present at the Opera
House, last evening were highly delighted with
the performance, and there Will be still fuller
house, to night. We have no room, to-day, for
an attempt at a critical notice. The play, though
dealing With auopdition ef aociaty anfiraly OK
ceptonal and quite unknown to t1ie tnffty- a .
millions Of people who do not reside in the four
OF i've great cities enforces good lesson of life
for all conditions and classes. Human nature
shows likenesses, in all parts Of the land, and if
the course of married life is thus pertmbed in
New York, it might happen in more peaceful
cities, where the whirl of existence is not yet 10
giddy and 10 fast.
The play is well done, in most respects. OF
the lady actors Mrs. Sol Smith played Mrs. Ten
Eyct, naturally and effectively, and Miss Irving,
az the wife who becomes divorced, acted with
spirit. Miss Robinson, as Mrs. De Wat, displays
80 charming face and figure, as to atone fol
any lack Of artistic ability The characters most
striking and amusing, are those Of the divorce
lawyer, Jih, and the detective Burih They are
well performed, the former particularly so.
Di0Orce will be repeated, tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Philadelphia Topics.

The shoe trade is becoming brisk.
Mr.. Comfy enters on his duties as Collector
Of the Port, on Monday.
The Centennial Commission will adjourn its
present session, this afternoon.
The new post Office should be tinished"in
time for the Centennial Celebration"
Rev. c. P. Masden was installed in his new
church, (iefomed, )Ihursday evening.
A man can't beat his mother-in-law with
impunity and a club in Philadelphia. Adam
Erford was held in 5000 bail for 30 doing.
The Koeckers, now quarreling over a di.
vorce, lived happily, it is said, while they were
in moderate circumstances, but, becoming veal
thy,contentions rent the family asunder.
The grand banquet to Col Forney tool
place last evening. 1t was high honor to him
The President came in for a while. Speechei
were made by Mr.. McAIichael, Col, Forney Setl
Comfy, Gen. Hawley, and others.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Town Election.
strtFoRD.

MILFORD.
Milford held its corporation election last Mon
day, with the following results
Ahlermdb William Shockley
Collector, George A. Moore.
Assessor, James b. Davis.
Commissioners, Charles T. Fleming, C.J. Hall,
N. j. Pierson, s. O. Evans, John W. Causey,
George Russell.
Mr.. O. B. Hall received the highest vote The
colored people exercised their right Of suffrage
freely and without question, and it was quite
interesting TO see how some Of the candidates
:" went for" the newly enfranchised Total
vote 226. There were no party lines drawn and
the only issue was " Improvement"
GEORGETOWN.
The following officers were chosen last Satur-
day
Alderman-C Charles T. Purnel Treasurer
John II. Paynter Assessor-Peter s. Faucet
Commissioners Willin, DIR. c. H. Rich.
ards, Edward G. Pepper, Jacob d KINNEY, and
B. +. Butler. 81
The gentlemen elected are conservative, and
yet in favor Of tax and improvement,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
THE PENINSULA.

CAROLINE COUNTY.
The Spring term of the court meets at Dentor
on the first Monday in April.
Nichols Wheeler, Gilpin's Point have shi pped
$4,000 bushels Of grain during the past three
months.
1t is expected that the steamer will resume hel
trips to Denton about the middle Of the present
month.
VIM. s. Ridgeleys dwelling near Denton
caught fire, last Tuesday, and the escape Of the
house from destruction was narrow.
The New Hope ghost mystery has been solved.
A negro who had been maltreated took this
method to get even with his prosecutors, and
having done 80 agrees to retire to Talbot county
where he properly belongs.
A new Post Office has been established al Con-
cord and Mr.. B. Todd appointed Postmaster.
A match factory is contemplated at Federals-
burg.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Industrial Items.

The operatives in the silk factories of Leek, in
Staffordshire England. to the number of3S00, have
been "locked ont" for refusing to accept the
terms offered them by their masters. This throws
a third of the towns population out of work.
Fifteen hundred coal miners of Leaham En-
gland, are on the strike for higher wages.
The girls employed in the Hope and Louisville
Woollen Mills, at Louisville Ky, have struck
against a reduction of one-half cent per yard in
the price for weaving. They have tried to induce
the women employed at New Albany and Jeffer
sonyille Ind. to ioin in their strike.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Personal Intelligence

The Chester County Republicans have elected
E. b. Moore, A. d. Harlin, and Geo. M; rupert
jackson, delegate to the National Convention
with Hugh E. Steele as alternate.
In the the new campaign. the democrats are
extensively circulating as compaign documents
the speeches of Senators Sumner and Shurz' 1t
i,uai fllrj anvof fhase documents
Ex-Gov. Fairchild, OF Wisconsin, who IS nov NV III
washington. saws the Republican party OF Wis
consin are unanimous for Grant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
PlhcntorInl.
REMARKABLE PROPAGATION IN THE MsPhLIoN.
From the Milford Newsl

REMARKABLE PnoPAaATIoN IN THE MIsPlLLIoN.
From the Milford News.I I
fishery on his farm ''sunny Side, III nkdnIns 9Ma
seine there. caught considerable quantities Of cat
fish, mulets and other varieties, and having
more than could be used at the time OF catching,
he constructed of boards "ish-car" about seven
feet long by two feet wide and deep. the sur
plus fish were stored in this box which was
cabled to the wharf. and the fish removed from
time to time until there were left only seven or
eight cat fish. Some time last summer the 'car'
was dragged from its moorings by passing YES
sell, and nothing was thought Of it until a few
days ago. when some boys accidently hooked il
up from the bottom Of the creek, near the fish.
cry, and on examination it proved to contain, by
actual count, fourteen hundred and sirty-eigh
cal fish! They were of all sizes but mostly
large enough for the table.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
The OIL Monopoly.

ITS SUCCESS rHwARTED BY THE PRODUCERS.
TTTUsvILLE, March O.
The oil producers here have adopted plans to
prevent the success of the Southern Improve
ment Company Monopoly. Oil for export will
go via Canadian ports and by way Of Pittsburg
to the Gulf Of Mexico.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
FIRST EDITION.
2:3O p. M.
Cuba.

BANQUET TO THE GRAND DUKE - DIR. HowAKDs
FArE--sPANIsH oUTRAGEs
HAVANA, March g.
At banquet given to Duke Alexis, the only
toast given was by the Grand Duke, who, bowling
to Admiral Lee, gave the "United States for
ever"
DR.. Howard will be sent to the Spanish galeys
in spite of the efforts Of the American Consul
to prevent it,
Another American, Chas. P. Weeks, has been
arrested on pretended charge Of fraud.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
ProvIdentiaI DELAY.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM TKRRIBLE DEATH

NAhhoM hobhfE HhtoAl lEhtAlblth DEATH
The Milford Ne1s relates the following:
During the late epidemic of small pox in Phil
adelpbia, young lady, formerly of this town
and living in Catharine st. Phila., Miss H.. wai
attncked with the disease and apparently died
therefrom. The attending physician pronounced
her dead and her friends here were notified ac.
cordingly Every preparation was made for her
interment, which was only delayed on account OF
pressure Of business on the hands Of the under.
takerin charge. This providential delay was al
that saved her from being buried alive, During
the interval between the time appointed for the
burial and the time which tho undertaken appear.
ed, Miss II. had shown such signs of life thai
this last sad rite was further postponed when lol
her entire recovery ensued, and she is still
among the living.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
France.
MAKING READY" IN PARIS.

MAKING "READY" IN PARIS
PARIS March 8.
Troops are concentrating in and around Paris
as a precaution against trouble on the anniver-
sary of the 18th Of March.
PERSONAL FAITH WITH PATRIoT1sM.
The Assembly to-day rejected the proposition
of Deputy Brunei to erect on the Hill of Troca-
dero temple to Jesus Christ as " testimony
to belief in God necessary for the national re-
paneration.n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Mexico.

THE REBELS QUARRKLrEa AMONG TnEMsELvEs-
FINANcE-MURDER OF FELIx DIKz.
MATAMoRAs, March 3.
Gomez Portugal has evacuated Agnos Oalien-
tes. The rebel chiefs are quarrelling, and the
troops are dispensing.
JuArez has two million dollars in the treasury
and the rebels nothing.
Felix Diez has been killed by mob in oaxaca.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

A convincing reason why General Grant should
not be reelected the Reading Eagle thinks, it,
because he does not pay his whiskey bills. If
that reason were sufficient, where Oh where
would the Democratic party find ts candidate d?
1t would have TO be even more active in prosely-
tism than il is at present
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

We have news Of more Mexican raids across
the border into Texas. These stories, like those
of Indian outrages," are always suspicious OF
being manufactured to stir up "muss" between
the two countries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

tests against the measure, and those protests
have been cent TO Harrisburg in the strongest
possible shape, but they make no impression
upon the friends and servants Of the merchants.
The Market street men and the Railway people
might say with Fdlstgf :-"Call you this back
ing Of your friends Plague Of such backing! !"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Pn,ycr nfAttnrneY.

The First Comptroller OF the Treasury decides
that when two parties have given power Of
attorney to third, and draft is drawn in the
name Of one of the parties only, there must be
a separate power of attorney from that one, or
the power given by the two must distinctly state
that the attorney may act for either, independent
Of the other
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

Plenty of beef and outdoor air are successful
ly prescribed now for inyalids threatened with
consumption.
Yokohama, Japan is TO be lighted with gas.
The company is of native formation, and the
works are to be supplied from Glasgow, Scot
land. t'H t.UI -H H.. .a.. HoN
Peace OF mind, says a literary critic, is doubt
less goud thing but the peace Of mind that
comes from false perception Of facts is only a
FOOLS paradise.
A love match was broken up the other eve
ming by the gentlemen, while inspired by the
inebristing glass, Introducing the lady as his
future prisoner"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

More outrages on American citizens are re-
ported from Cuba, and in spite of the exertions
of Consul-Gcneral Torbert, DIR. Howard is to be
sent to the galleys. Nefear nothing will success
fnlly.appeal to Spain, but the argument of force
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
England.

THE AGGREGATE OF THE CHICAGO RELIEF FUND.
LONDON, March o.
The committee report shows that the total
amount contributed in England for Chicago,
was one hundred and sixty-two thousand pounds
sterling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

The scholars who have been coming to Will
mngton schools over the Wilmington 4 Read
ing Railroad, having had their fares nearly dou-
bled by the enforcement Of the ten cent travel
tax law have nearly all quit school.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
shls.a1 Tag on srnr Ionn.

The annual statement of the Star Loan Asso-
citation shows that the members paid, last year,
s55S 81 State Tax. The tax increases each year,
and will be much larger, for 1872 What measures
shall be taken for its repeal
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WAsH1NGToN, March Q.
Snow and easterly to southerly wind will con-
tinue over Middle states latter veering to West
early tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

Six months is nowadays considered to be the
extreme length of that an engagement should
exist before marriage.
cynical lady rather inclined to firt, says
most men are like a cold-very easily caught,
but yerv difficult to get rid of.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
DOMESTIC NEWS.
MEIoHBoRINo couaTIEs.

Reading lily adapted to the purposes for which
it is used.
The small pox has so pauperized the people
of South Chester that public measures had to be
taken for their relief.
The South Chester schools will reopen on
Monday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

New routes of oil transportation are being
contriyed, in order to defeat the great railway
and redners combination, which threatens to
control the whole trade.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

England's contribution to Chicago, fully footed
mp was 162, 900 pounds sterling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, March 9th.
Cotton dull; Uplands 22s<@2si Orleans 2319.
Provisions dull pork $1S 75 lard "a. Flour
higher red 81. .60@163 amber l.65 white
sf'75@1. .92 Rye dull, $50. Corn dull yellow
6S@64c; mixed 64@G511c. Oats dull white
54I%055 mixed 52D53c. Whiskey 30.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Canada.

THE SENTIMENT FOR ANNEXATION GROWING.
QUEBEC, March 0.
The National party held large meeting and
the speakers denounced the Canadian admin
istration, advocating annexation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
4larria0es.

UMFORO-MlLLER. On the 9TH inst, at st,
by the Rev DR. johnson. Mr.. Henry P. Rumford
Of Wilmington, Del, to Miss Alice j.. only
daughter OF Cy. us Il. Miller, q, of the former
place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

The Advertiser urges the removal of the curb
stone market from Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Minnesota
SEVERE SNOW STORM.


ST. PAUL, Mar. 8, 1872.
The severest snow storm this winter has pre-
vailed here since Thursday morning. Over a
foot of snow has fallen on the level, and is still
falling very fast Reports from the West give
the same condition Of affairs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
New York.

TWEED HIDING-HIs OFFICE TO LET.
New YORK, March o.
Tweeds office is advertised Ito let" He is in
hiding, and it is supposed, preparing for fight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Quite True.
,,,,es N,a,',a ons Aaro,,,,o, g,

[From the Milford News and Advertser.l
Here in Delaware there is much to do. Our
statute book needs radical renovation and re-
form But, to begin at the beginning, we must
needs go still deeper, and reform our organic
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
Texas.

MEXICAN RAIDERS CROSS THE BOUNDARY.
BROWNSVILLE, March 0.
On Monday party of Mexicans, supposed to
be Cortinas' men, crossed the river at Santa
Maria rancho, and captured all the residents and
carried of thousand head of cattle, after which
the prisoners were released.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

Tweed is in hiding. He ought to be hid :
securely, and permanently.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
TO THE PUBLIC

& l. NICHOLS 4 CO., EXPRESS. Baggage re-
OSmoved to any part OF the city. Carpets cleaned
and preserved from moth and relaid with care. CAL
somining whitewashing, &c, &c. All orders thank
fully received and promptly attended to. ONCE, 306
King street. Please leave orders at the following
places, for baggage and carpets, &C.. Mr.. j. r. Holt
Third and Market streets; Greenman, Pierson 3
Co., 4l9 Market street; 3. Il. Ball Il Co., b1T Market
street; A Bradley Jones, 61e Market street; Joseph
Jones Fifth and Market street; and 1195 Orange ST.
See wagon on the street. feb26-Sm
Ia PRATTS ASTRAL OIL
odorless, anticrust and non-eKplosIve, soc. per
gallon, 19c. per quart.
EXCELSIOR HEAD LIGHT, 1900 fire test, non-
explosive long and brilliant burning and economi-
cal 70 use, Soc per gallon, 1sc. per quart OCEAN
SAFErY FLUID Soc per gallon, Sc per quart
kBEST COAL OIL, s2c. per gallon, &C. per quart.
SYkUPS-Fancy White Drips, 22c. per quart;
Golden Syrup, 20c. per quart
MOLASSES-BriRht New Orleans, 21o per quart
Extra Porto Rico, superior for cooking 16c. per ct
| Sugar Heuse, SC.
SUGARS as cheap as the cheapest
BOWMAN,
feb2ly Fourth and Lombard 4
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

The annexationist party in Canada shows ac-
tivity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

UTILD TEA FOR SALE BY
Astral ou-Try it and buy it Of
40 quantities. by -0'N = - McnSALL.
one gallon cans, By McINALI.
ASTRAL oiL~Quotations for any guam
tity furnished by MolNALL
ASTRAL oIL-Mail orders receive
prompt shipmentby McINALL
~ $50 MoINALL.
ASTRAL OIL is entirely safe, does not
ASTRAL 0u,-some dealers are selling
interior oil for Astral; Beware. MoINALL.
40 over 1S that is those that are bought at MCINAIL
- tory, isry money returned by McINALI4
this oil was sold last year BY McINALL.
no il { down d M to reasonable price. McINALL
A9- vantage TO buy Of McnSAIL
circular describing 1t. McINAIL
TO THE PUBLIC:
Those persons who desire rare articles-eithe
| chemicals or patent medicines, and seldom caleG
for in this market, will be pleased to learn that th
undersigned will procure for them any article in tn
/ New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore markets. HI
/ is in daily correspondence with all the leadnl
houses in these great marts; and he has superiO
facilities for purchasing direct from first hands, q
the lowest cash price.
EDWARD McINALL, Jr.,
| Apothecary,
Second and Market SITS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

yANHE KENNETH WEEKLY "LEADER," It
speaking OF the lectures before the Kennel,
Square Academy and Seminary during the year
says, soma s,D,,e sc,uras IN. winter torn,
has included i've lectures on German Literature, by
Bayard Taylor, twelve by A. q. Norris, Astrono-
my ond Geology, eight by Josiah Jackson, on Physi-
cal Geography, twelve by Prof. Moore, on Phlloso-
ply, Chemistry &C., and five by DR.. Ellwo0d Har-
vey on Physiology and Hygiene" ~
Those who have children to attend school will
please read the following notices.
81 have had an opportunity for several years
past, OF observing the manner In which the Acade-
my Is conducted, as well as the department of the
pupils who attend 1t, and am satisfied that nothing
is neglected which further both the intellectual
and moral development OF the latter.
"BkYARB TAYLOR.
"Cedarcrott, Kennett Square, July %, 1870"
"UEIoN PACIFIC RAILROAD Co.,
" "ENGIHEERs OFFICE. \
50 1Omaha, Neb., July 8lst 1919.
as @. SHoRTLIDGE, A. M-Dedr Sir : desire TO
| express my acknowledgements TO you for the care
and attention you have given to the education of
| my daughter We entirely satisfied with the
progress that she has made In her studeb at your
school and we expect soon to send to you another
/ daughter. Being convinced that your seminary
presents superior advantages for the acquisition oi
/ a sound practical education, congratulate you on
| its increasing popularity. 80
| 1"Chlef Engineer Union Pacific Railroad"
Send for circular, which gives the prospectus and
| new arrangements for next school-year, t.
| S. G. SH0RTLlDGE, A. NJ,
| q .F-..r -. Kenneth Square, Pa. /
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
DajED Gettatertial.
JENKINS a ATKINsoN.

tv-For Terms, Etc., sse Second Page
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09
PHILADELPHIA.
our RDAY LETTER

The Centennial Commission Organization
and Appeal to the Countrywide Methodist Con-
ference-LAy Delegation and the Presiding 81
der Question-The Burning Of DR. Jayne's
Building-The Severe Weather-The Presi-
dents Fondness for Philadelphia-The Union
I Passenger Railway Outrage, Etc, Etc.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-09

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-25
ESGLA ND.

LONDON, January 24.-The weather
throughout England is very stormy
and the telegraph was considerably
damaged. The Parliament buildings
were also considerably damaged yester'
day. Serious losses among the shipping
are anticipated.
Rothschild, Of Paris, Simon Sina, Of
Vienna, Thomas Gibbs, Of London, and
the German House OF st Petersburg are
arranging with the French Government
Tor the immediate payment OF three
milliards Of francs OF the indemnity
due in 1874. Tobacco duties are the
basis of operations. These duties yield
a revenue OF 204,000,0OO francs per
annum, aud will be farmed by Roths,
child and his associates for thirty years
as a condition Of the immediate pay,
ment OF three millards, plus one-balf
milIlard due next May.
Another project proposed by the Gov
eminent is lottery with four drawings
yearly for fifty years. Each ticket will
return double the purchase price, and
may be drawn the first year, and there
may be fifty years investments in large
or small sums.
LONDON, January 24.-EdmuDds, the
prisoner who was found guilty and sen.
fenced to death, has been reprieved.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-25
The Weather and River.

New ORLEANS, January N.-Rlvef
rose inch. Weather cloudy.
LEAvESwoRrH, January 24.-River
stationary. Weather cloudy and cool.
LOUISVILLE, January 24.-River sta.
tiouary; 5 feet in canal; 3 feet on the
falls.
Sr. Louis, January 2+-The river
fell l inch. Weather clear.
OMAHA, January 24.-The river is
stationary. Weather clear and cold.
SHREVEPORT, LA, January 24-The
river is stationary. Weather cloudy.
EVANSVILLE, January 24--Intensely
cold; mercury l40 at daylight. River
has fallen 3 inches; some ice along the
shores
PErrsBuEGH, January 4.-River
falling, with 3 'eet inches in the chan
mel. Both rivers closed with ice.
CAIRO, January 24.-Weather cold
and cloudy. River fell 6 inches.
VIcKsBURG, January 24.-River fell
S inches. Weather cloudy and cool.
NAsHvILLE, January 24.-River sta.
tionary. Weather cloudy and cold.
CENclSNArI. January 24-River fall,
ing, with ! feet 6 inches in the chanel.
Weather clear and cold. Arrived
Belevernon, from New Orleans. De,
parted-Nashville, for New Orleans.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-25
CONNECTICUT.
Republican State COnyentiOn-The
Ticket Nominated.

HARTFORD, January Plat the he,
publican State Convention to-day, Hon.
Augustus Brandiger, of New London
was selected for President, with twenty
one Vice Presidents and four Secreta'
ries. Mr.. Brandiger, on taking the
Chair, said the Convention had assem-
bled to take no new departures in poll
tics, but under the old leaders Of the
State and nation to march on to new
triumphs. He arralgned the Demo
cratic party for its record before and
during the war, and spoke Of the work
accom- plished by the Republican party
as something unparalleled in the history
of any human organization. He pointed
with pride to the record of the past, and
pledged the party to sustain the great
principle of equal rights to all men and
invited the cooperation Of all friends OF
temperance who sympathized with the
principles OF the party or recognized Its
great work. The old ticket tor State
officers was unanimously nominated by
acclamatlon, as follows: Governor,
Marshall Jewell, of Hartford; Lieu
tenant Governor, Morris Tyler, of New
Haven; Secretary of State, Hiram
Appleman, of Grafton; Treasurer,
David P. Nichols, of Danbury; Comp
troller, Isaac w. Manning, OF Putnam.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-25
NEBRASKA.
The LEGISLATURE.

LINCOLN, January 24-The remnant
of rotteuness and rascality still holds
forth in the State House, with six
Senators and dozen members present.
The House journals are mutilated by
the usurpers, the message Of proroga-
ton being torn out. No member ar
rived yesterday as was expected. They
propose to elect a Governor TO day in
Joint convention. Chief Justice Mason
pronouuces the whole proceeding an
outrage on deceDcy. Collins, the
Speaker, is the candidate for Governor
The impression is that if no members
arrive to day the bubble will burst and
the insurreciionists will disperse.