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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

The inquest on MOrdecai, the dead duslllst, at
hlchmond, Va, was concluded last night. The
jury found that he came to his death bV a mattel
shot wound inflicted by McCarty, and that the Sc
conds were accessories thereto. They also con-
demned the surgeons for participating in the af-
iair and not informing the police in time to pre-
vent it,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

The funeral Of Lieutenant Sherwood, one of the
victims OF the Modocs, took place at Buffalo yes
terday. A force of the United States troops acted
as escort to the body officers being pall-bearers
Ohcsrs OF the New York volunteers and q large
The funeral of Captain Albion Howe, also slam
by the Modocs, will take place in Buffalo to-mor-
row.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

The JEWELS OF A DEFAuLTER's WHE:-
The magnificent Jewels belonging to tho wife
ef Mr.. LZOrdI, who absc0nded under ball,
defaulter for upwards Of q quarter OF mil
lion Of money, were recently sold In London
The largest prices fetched were El2eO for a
bFIllianE necklace, E1265 for brilliant brooch,
R2OOO for a brilliant tiara, and e2TO0 for .
peaTI necklace, studded with brilllants. The
Total receipts Of the sale amounted to between
RlO 900 and ell 900.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
MARRIED.

LAPE-BUTLER.-0n the 10th inst by the Rev
A. j. Snyder Mr.. Harry LaDe to Miss Esther E.
,dYN B9sIsr both he Sf aSg aWSgilhp%inEton' Del; -
ton, to Miss Sallie W CrOssan, Of Wilmington.
NEY-ANDERSON.-At West Chester, May Is
1873, by Rev. b. 7. Jones. Mr. Harry o. Money
aud Miss Addie Anderson, both Of WILMINGTON,
Del.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

The Curlisl General Dorregaray, in bis on
cial report Of the ballls al Eranl on May .,
claims a decisive victory for his forces. lie
states that the Republicans lost 1I2 killed, SUo
wounded, and 80 taken pEisOners, and The Cars
lists Is killed, and 81 wounded.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

Roman Catholic Church, sxcluaivsly for col
ored people is to be dedicated in st. Louis to-mor-
TOw.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
RIbItf Salts.
81 l. O II
AT PUBLIC SALE.
Win be sold at Public Sale. on the premises.
SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1873.
At2 o'clock. z. NJ.

. N At , CLOCK, 7. NJ,
Thirty one Lots. situated Tenth Eleventh. JEFF
lerson and Madison streets. being the property
known as the ST. Marv's College grounds. The lots
arc in portion of the city occupied by some OF the
handsomest residences in Wilmington, and that sec
tion is fast being built up with dwellings The
property is certainly the most desirable which has
been offered at public sale for some time past: Is
within Ave minutes walk of the centre of the city
on high and healthy situation and not too far out
to be undesirable to business men for private resi-
denees. The College it now stands. will also he
sold at the same time - be removed within 4 Ger
tain period.
TERMS OF SALE. Twenty per cent. cash on DAY
payable in six and twelve months with interest from
day of sale and those who pay tho whole of the pur
chase money within ten days after sale, will DO al
lowed discount of three cent. OF the whole puT
chase money. When fbs above terms complies
with and the notes pc deed will be given eleal
81 an fneumbranceS. L. REILIEY 4 co.
OGLE 4 MILLER, Auet'rs. maylTts p
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

ThS remains Of General Canhy len San Fran
cisco fOE the East on TAuEsaay morning.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
President q rMnG's AbRre In the I.OulsIa
Conspiracy.

It's national disgr e, 10 have the United
States traops used 10 suatsin q! State Government
which n committee Of tho United States Senate
has declared to be utterly unauthorized and fraud
nlent,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
1Gtttes.
NOTICE.

Waten J ames having seen it to hire one Of our
drivers running on one Of the Western routes com
prlsing West, Washington and Jefferson streets and
put him the whole part of the same route for
them, we therefore notify our customers Of the
change that they may be of whom they get their
Ice. pUSEY K RICE
MAY lift
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
Wauts.

"ANTED-A Protestant White Woman to tax %
w care Of m invalid. Also, a Girl to do general
hOuseWork: Inquire at 406 f. Fourth street
magl73th
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17
for Sale aud SGr 9Eut.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE
5 Lots. Dxl00 5th street. between Van Buren and
Harrison.
| Lot 9ix9S Shallerass avenue and Adams stFOst.
10 16xSl, ID street between Van Buren and lIar-
risOn.
10 Lots. l6xSO. Conrad street. to sell cheap.
y" 52l5xl33. Delaware Avenue.
/ 2i1lO0 Rodney street.
i a. 9lhxl3I, corner of Rodney street and Shall
cross avenue.
6 Lots l5xlOO. 10th street. between LincSlA and
Union.
, new Houses II rOOmsG, eOrnor ShallerOsI avenue
aud Harrison street.
new House, S rO0med. Spruce street below eth.
/ elegant WashinRton streetvproperty. lot 36xl5O;
house 13 rooms. gas, water and bath, shade trees
and fruit.
Office open from 81 =. N. to 9p. IN.
REYNOLDS b Co.,
may16-T-Th-S-tf 9l5 Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-17

VERY BRIEF LETTERs GLADLY RECEIVED. LoNa
COMMUNICATIONS WILL NOT BE PRINTED. WE
ARE IN NowIsE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VIEWS
OF CONSEQUENTIAL
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

GRAND LEGISLATIVE RUsH.-Owing
to the great rush OF all the members OF
the Legislature to Walters popular
clothing store, opposite the News Of
flee OH Main street, In DR.. Halls new
building. to 1T themselves out with
proper suits for the session, Waller has
been obliged to import extensive addi-
lions to ~replenish his stock. He Is
we'll supplied with the best Of Winter
and Spring goods, In fact has the
richest, cheapest and most extensive
stock ever brought to Gold Hill.
Waller laughs at all competition,
as he Is able to sell at such low
prices that no one can afford to trade
elsewhere. Profit or no profit. Wal
Ter has an immense stock, and will
sell 1t, anyhow. y
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
WESTERN DISPATCHES
SPECIAL to the GOLD HILL NEWS
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Pr.eeeaings Il. ths Cearis

Criminal Efoeeodhngs II tee Cearss'
SAN Francisco. Feb. I'll P. NJ
In the Municipal Court, to-day, the
following sentences wore pronounced F:
Daniel Mcfarland, for burglary, was
sentenced to State Prison for . years
OH one indictment, and one year on
the other. In the case Of Il. NJ. Lee,
convicted of embracery, the sentence
was postponed till Friday next.
John Langenier was convicted OF
petty larceny, and as he had been In
Jail seven months awaiting a decision
of the Supreme Court on the question
of the admissibility Of Chinese testi-
mony, the Court sentenced him to
three months In the county jail.
Jehn Birmingham and Daniel Nc
Henry are under arrest, charged with
having committed a rape on the per-
SON of Bridget O'Comea.
Nothing has been heard from the
overdue Australian steamer Nebraska,
rs yet.
Gold, llsAalls56; Greenbacks, ssI
@SSA.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
DISPATCHES.
SPECIAL tothe GOLD HILL NEWS
DOMESTIC inrELL,cEncE.

Rebel General Lszsds Defeated.
CITY OF Mexico. Feb. THE rebel
General Lazado has been defeated In
battles before Guadalajara and Mazat-
Ian, and his forces are now fleeing be-
fore the Government troops toward
Topic. Peace prevails in the remain
dor Of the Republic.
Psrchais Of Cubaa Telegraph Gable.
New YORK, Feb. lit is stated that
the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany have made an advantageous ac-
QUESTION ofthe Cuban telegraph cables.
P~resident Grant vi,I,s wiImingteu.
Delaware.
President Grants visit to Whining
ton, Del, yesterday, vas made the oc-
casion of an enthusiastic reception
from the State and city officials. The
Mayor OF Wilmington delivered an adj
dress of welcome, after which the Pres
ident was banqucted, etc.
Ineendiarisn In Brooklyn.
Some startling discoveries have been
made respecting the fire in Brooklyn,
through the arrest Of an incendiary
and his accomplices, by which it was
proved that a regular system of arson
had been going or In the city.
Bostsa PubIic Library.
The Boston Public Library Is to be
opened on Sunday.
Tesiinosy Of john J. Hair.
WASHINGTON, February John j.
Blair testified before the Poland Com
mitteo today In regard to to the Sioux
City, Iowa Falls and Dubuque Rail-
road. giving a full history OF the road
and the Congressional and State legis-
lation In It's behalf. He declared that
not a dollar was ever expended to pro-
cure such legislation, and not a cent
was ever made by any Congressman
or citizen in the way Of blackmail.
He also stated that there was not n
railroad across the State of Iowa worth
today the money it cost to build it.
Henry McNulty Hanged.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Feb. 7.-Henry Nc
Nulty, convicted OF the murder of his
wife In Chilllcothe, Ill.,, a few weeks
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
SPECIAL, NOTICES,
Tho True BnaIa Of Success.

Fallaciss and frauds are short,lived. They
may flourish for q little while. but the sober
second thought Of the people condemns them,
and they perish. It would take even tho
Lightning Calculator" long timo to count
the limitations and counterfeits Of the supreme
tonic Of the age, Hostettsr's Stomach Bitters,
that have been brought ont rinee the nrst Intro
ducti0n OF that celebrated remedy. They have
collapsed one amer another, but the great yege-
table preventive and curative II still on It's
disease conquering march. At this season, a.
the air becomes more and moro chilly, and
searching vspors affect the integuments and
create unwonted pains 10 the stomach and bow.
II IL OF the utmost importance to tone and
the system so as 10 enable 1t to bear up
the uncongenial temperature which pro-
duces these disturbance. Fever and ague,
biliousness, nervous prostration,
costiveness and chronic indigestion are . few
among the many disorders which yield readily
to this famous restorative.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
SrocKs.-we hear of several persons

SrocKs.-We hear Of several persons
having gone crazy on account of the
late fall In stocks, but have heard OF
none who went crazy OIL account Of the
great fall OF In the prices OF custom
clothing at Relnstein s. Co.'S, Main
street, near Maynard's Bank. We
paid a visit to the store the other day
and Inspected their immense stock.
and Wolf assured us that they must
sell their goods without regard to
profit, to make room for more goods
on the way. We would advise our
readers to call on Wolf before pur.
chasing clothing elsewhere.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

WARN WATER BATHS. On Satur.
days and Sundays hereafter. warm
water baths will be given at the bath
Ing house connected with the we'll
known and popular shaving and hair
dressing establishment Of G. Enos,
Main street, Gold Hill. -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

FINE HORSE AT RArFLE.-A splen.
did sorrel horse Is up for rattle. to-
gether with first.rate saddle, bride.
blankets and sheet covering. The
horse isa most excellent saddle an
lmal, easy, kind aud gentle, broken to
harness, and n very desirable horse In
every respect. He can be seen ut the
stable formerly of H. II. Flagg. at the
rear of the California Bank. The raf-
fe consists Of 300 chances. at 81 81
each. aud will take place at Miners
Union Hall, February l4th. I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
he QUESTION SETTLED. =.

The QUESTION SETTLED. = Those
eminent men. DR.. Jas. Clark. Physi-
clan to Qeen Victoria, and DR.. Hughes
Bennett, say that consumption can be
cured. DR.. Wistar knew this when he
discovered his low widely-known
Balsam Of Wild Cherry, and experience
has proved the correctness Of his opln-
ion.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
MAZE MoyEy fast and honorably,

MAKE MONEY last II nonoraoiy,
by at once applying for a territorial
right (which are given free to agentsl
to sell the best, strongest, most useful
and rapid selling Sowing Machine,
and Patent Button Hole Worker. ever
used or recommended by families, or
buy one for your own use; 1t Is only
IS. Sent free everywhere by express.
Address. for particulars, A. CATELEY.
ESQ, corner Greenwich and Court
landt streets, New York.
nol4-6m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
RArrLx FOR A FINE GOLD WATCH

A genuine hunting cascd gold watch,
the movements Of Swiss manufacture.
a good time keeper and in perfect run.
ming order, is up for rattle at the Co
lunbus Brewery, a few doors north Of
the News Office. There are only l25
chances at 81 a piece, aud the winner
will get at least 800 IN value for the
investment Of 81. Who will be the
lucky man
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
NORMAN

beautiful WOmAhI
HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM gives to tho
Complexion the Freshness Of Youth. HAsAS's
MAGNOLIA BALM oyercomes the flushed appear
ance caused by heat, fatigue and excitement. 1t
makes the lady Of forty appear but twenty, and
20 natural and perfect that no person can detect
Its application. By Its usc the toughest kin Is
made to rival the pure radiant texture Of youth.
full beauty It removes rednoss, blotches, and
pimples. 1t contains nothing that will iujure
tho skin In the least. MAGNOLIA BALH 10 used
BY all fashionable ladie. In new York, London
and Paris. It costs only 70 cents per Bottle,
and IN sold by all Druggists and Ferfumers. fep
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
FROM CARSON CITY.
SPECIAL to the GOLD HILL NEWS
NEVADA LRGIsLATURR.
THIRTY-THIRD DAY.
CARSON, February Z.
Senate.

NOTICES OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. Moore-To fund q certain
indebtedness of Elko.
By Mr.. Phelan-Regulating the
granting Of pardons.
Mr.. Clapp introduced q supplement
tary Act, redistricting the State.
The Registry bill was referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
The Act funding the Indebtedness Of
Lincoln county WAS passed.
An amendment to the Act to redis-
trict the State fixes the salaries Of Dis.
trict Judges. and was passed.
The amendment to the Revenue Act
providing for the taxing of lands OF
the Central Pacific Railroad Is under
discussion.
Recess till 2 T.. NJ.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

FROM the Att antic to the Pacific tn
fame of the celebrated Silver Tipped
Boots and Shoes Is spreading. They
last twice as long as shoes without tips.
Ask your shoe dealers for them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

DIR. ABoRN, Oculist, Aurist Ca
tarrh, Throat and Lung Physician, and
operating Surgeon for chronic diseases.
Offices, laboratory and residence. 2l3
Geary street, San Francisco. jalS BIN
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

How many have regretted that they
'.did not take It In time" How easily
those lives might have been spared for
future usefulness, for Wlstar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry, a remedy Of half n
century's standing. cures coughs, colds,
whooping cough and bronchitis.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
Ticket. sent BY Express, c. O. D., II desired.

sic5 Cash Prizes. amounting to........S23o.co5
This Legal Enterprise 10 Endorsed BY the
highest authority Of the State and best business
men. Over one.half the tickets taken before
October LIST. The limited number on hand wild
DO furnished those who apply nrst. Money can
DO sent by mail, in registered letters, Postofice
Money Orders, or Ivy express. All prizes will
be paid In full. Agents wanted. For full par.
~tlculars address
]. II. PATTEE.
General Manager. Omaha. Neb.
W. A. SEARLES,
General Agent for the Pacinc Coast,
Pc. Boz ST. Virginia, New.
FRANK EDWARDS,
Local Agent, at Harris Brothers. No. 8 South c
street, Virginia City, or at the once. No; 81
South c street. ja2S I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
NOTICES OF BILLS.

NoIlSrso VT Dilsbo
By Mr.. Stoddard-To incorporate
Carson City.
By Mr.. Morrlson-To amend the
charter Of Virginia City.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Cole-Detlning the rights Of
husband and wife also, an amend
ment to the Act creating the office of
State Printer-passed ; also, a substi-
tute for Randall's statistical bill
passed ; also, a bill to provide histori-
cal paintings for the capitol-indeti-
nitely postponed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

THE Atlantic cable Is a national
benefit; so are Silver-tipped Shoes for
children. Never wear through at the
toe. Try them. For sale BY all
dealers.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
BY THE CABLES.
Thu Garliai War.

LONDON, Feb. HALLWAY travel In
the north Of Spain Is yet interrupted
by the Carlists. No mails from Ma
drid have come to hand for 90 days.
Spanish trade is disturbed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

COLDS AND CoUaHs.-Sudden changes
of climate are sources Of pulmonary
and bronchial affections. Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches, let the
cold. cough or irritation DO ever so
slight,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

For the very best Retouched REM
brandt Photographs, 90 to SUIT
terley's, the finest gallery In the State,
corner of c and Taylor streets, Viz
ginia City.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
Tho Ne.cssItv OF n Visit Oyeresm

The Neseasliv Of n Visit Overesm
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Patients residing in any part OF the state,
ooweyer distant, who may desire medical advice
on their respective cases. and who think proper
TO admit q written statement Of such In prefer.
ence to holding q personal iDteryiew, are assured
that their communications will be held most
sacred, and the cure guaranteed.
All letters must be Addressed TO the CORE
spending physician, thus:
BENZ. F. JoSSELYN, NJ. D.,
tBox ISL CTS Sacramento street.
Between Montgomery aud Kcarny,
jyl t. H. Sai. Francisco. Cal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
PLANTATION BITTERs.
8. T.-1SSo-x.

This wonderful vegetable restorative Is the
s~heet.anehor fths feeble and dsbillatsd. A.
q tonic and cordial for the aged and languid It
has no equal among stom,ehics. AZ = remedy
for the nervous weakness to which women are
especially subject, 1t |, supsrsedinE every other
sumulant. In all climates, tropical, temperate,
or frisid, 1t acts as sspecinc in every species Of
disorder which undsrmines the bodily strength
and breaks down the animal spirits. is2o ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07
VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA.

~ To insure the sale Of all the tickets, and
Q fill drawing, those who intend to buy rhould
do so early. Delay In purchasing tickets i'm
pores an amount Of labor upon the manage.
ment, when the day Of drawing 10 near 1t hand
that Ii very dinicult 10 perform.
d. l.. BLANCHARD. Manager.
WELLS, FARGO. 4 CO.,Trsasurer.
deaf I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-07

.. UJ ELY TUK BRsT
n protection against Fire-oyer I 400 actual
Fires put out with it-More than 100000
900 worth OF Property Saved nom the Flames.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-09

Kemper was left on the battle-ground of
Gettysburg SO badly wounded that removal
would have been fatal. These are honora-
BILE circumstances in the history Of the war
candidates of the fire-eating party.
But these facts do not tell the whole
story. These men, after being disabled by
honorable wounds, still lent their services
to the war party. General Kemper was
put at the head of the state CONSUMPTION at
Richmond, and discharged his duties with
great energy IN that service. Colonel
Withers was placed in post command at
Danville. and gave some three years SER
vice to the work of CONSUMPTION. They
represent that branch of the service
which "robbed the cradle and the
grave " to fill the armies of the Confeder-
acy. They were the high priests Of that
memorable moloch who demanded of the
mothers, sweethearts and sisters of the
Confederacy, their dearest ones as food for
gun-powder, and as sacrifices to that Sec
tional struggle, which has been aptly
called, {" the rich mans war and the poor
mans fight. l
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-09
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
RICHMOND,

tsg RICHMOND, ga 3al
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND PoTOMACROUTEe
RICHMOND, FREp'Bd Potomac Il. r.. Co,
OFFIcE OF dEN'L TICKET FaEraHT AaEST ~
RICHMOND June l6, 1873.
GAO A. M. 80 80.
UP NIGHT MAIL leaves Byrd-street Station
$40 /. M. Except on Sundaysj -
UP ACCOMMODATION leaves Broad-street
station, at 800 p. M. Except on Slndays) GFi
DOWN DAY MAIL, arrives at Byrd-streef =
Station, at los p M y ~ Z
DOWN NIGHT MAIL, arrives at Byrd-street
station, at $40 A. NJ. Except on Mondays) -.
DOWN ACCOMMODATION TRAIN arrives
at Broad-street Station, at s:87 a. M Except on
Sundays.)
FREIGHT TRAINS leave Broad-street
Station on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and
FRIDAYS. at 6:45 A. M, connecting at Quantico
with the Alexandria and Fredericksburg rail
way.
Returning arrive at Broad-street Station on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR-al
DAYS, at 4.40 r. M - ~ ~ - "-s1s',' =. 4.
By order of the General Superintendent. .D
J. B. GENTRY,
fe Is Gen1 Ticket and Freight Agent 9
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-09
ELECTION DAY:
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER A, 1878.

The leading question of state policy is
that of the state debt. And yet the Con-
servative party ignore this question in their
platform. The Republican party at Lynch
burg gave distinct and emphatic utterance
on the subject; and challenged the Conser-
vatives for their opinions and policy. The
challenge has not been accepted. The Con-
sentative party has no policy which it dares
to avow. 1t has shrunk away from the
question, and declined the challenge we
threw down to it.
What does this thing mean? The legis-
lation Of the Conservative party in regard
to the state debt is in the mostprofound con-
fusion. 1t is the most disgraceful legis-
lation which stands upon our statute
books. The party not only repu-
dates the obligations of the state to
the public creditors, but repudiates its
own legislation. Its own laws require the
public officers to perform certain duties
and other of its laws then forbid these Of
ficers to execute these duties. Its own
court of appeals makes decision, and
then its own legislature makes haste to
render that decision nugatory. No legis-
laton was ever so conflicting, no policy
ever so contradictory, no duty ever SO dis
regarded, as that of the Conservative par
ty has been on the subject of the public
debt. It's legislation is disgraced by repu-
diation in general, and then by reputation
in special Of the regulatory measures, and
then by reputation of both sorts Of re-
pudiation, in despairing imbecility.
Yet pitiable silence on the public debt,
in its platform, the Conservative party
confesses its lack of courage and lack of
ability to meet the question at all.
But this is the foremost matter of inn
portance in the state. Are the public
creditors satisfied with the Conservative
party's position on that subject? Are the
taxpayers of the state satisfied with it
Are that large class satisfied who feel deep
concern for the states material welfare and
moral standing before the public, as
involved in an honorable observance of
her public faith, in contrast with the atti-
tude Of the party claiming to represent her
intellect, gentility, property and charac-
ter, on this subject?
We think not. And the dereliction of
the Conservative party in this respect, its
sad want of pluck to stand to its duty in
this particular, its pitiable imbecility on
this leading subject, negatives its arrogant
p'etensions to the control of the affairs Of
the commonwealth, and proves it to be
utterly unreliable on a subject more nearly
connected with the material development
and prosperity Of the state than any other
whatever.