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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

WHILE we give hearty Amen" to all that
is said of the ability and integrity of the pres
ent bench, we do not believe that Texas wants
a man to work for less than his work is worth
When we get days labor for less than its
value, somebody is wrong and somebody does
wrong. We are strong believers in the Apos-
tolic maxim, ''the laborer is worthy of his
hire. "-G GGlUestoH Cjciian.
This is all true, but the remarks of our Co
temporary doubtless unintended to go so far
as to cast a reflection upon the Supreme
Court This was the injustice we criticised
We think the enlightened lawyers of the State
viii agree with us, that it constitutes IN able
bench. And while we say this, we repeat that
we regret that Mr.. Ballinger does not grace it.
The salaries are too low, and we agree with
the CSriysan, they ought to he increased.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
IconMUsoArEp
HesnovaI OF Tneornpetcnf ana PICTURED
Judges.

MARSHALL. February ] 4. 1871
Editors Democratic S,aftsM0n Allow n,f
a few inches IN the columns Of your offnai
70 make an appeal ia behalf of : people B'lo
are unfepresenied in the Legislature oi l
State. ] mean the people oi lle tfti ad'
cial District. which embraces K6s nna lias
rison counties There eis now. upeu ll
bench IN TINS Sixth Dlrict fresisfe tIto
obnoxious 70 every decent man Hln tie 1iNii1I
who Is an enemy % fhe society il HhIcf III
lives, and who, IN his official pai8on s. lff
fully and nofofiousiY counp. Feltr 81 81
Williamson, WHO Is rfttn8fcly Hal lt
mousy known Ia This State # he n0f
moved or legislaied eni 81 wiil he fatoh o
the people ~ Harrison folalT 3 par tuar
because here We are uniier iiie aeeare ed a Il
az overwhelming neer0 majority and cyeIy 81
fec intle county be.ne idDf Radicals
arc without solvent lnaf afe ahie al
almost certain ~ 81 rnbif1 ald 1nn
our local government Arl one ~ E|H dI
cials hae 3 bond ont - Nii.c1 lalf5 doh
lars could Do collected under fxeeiioa ind
il The effort should BE- made uader sh ar
8 supposed iae i.es's sla'a1e Nisl pfcsae q
have any ~ ille county officer If eI r
account of insolgrni t0ns ia oae 11
ever be removed by iiils tfef '
official. Besides hc ignorant ~ 81 rfo
siOn--haying scarcely rrcieanel fp
law before ii,e waF ai1lAnEaref iu |atA|
school for q liyire iai rfa aa
i susceptible 81 clear Peo i1at le s
falsely - secure be apf,onlgal judge
iliis disircf Nhilr 80 were taso Ie
process of roeonsiriici 'ol--.n iiIf 1ia
took fBe iron csd oafb afa whoa at
c5ufe army. with tisie dI dIalilily
am glad - sc that huy Coofc &
oalns 9ea1s. arc being proceeds rt
f,lere can ~ nothing o. uiDfe 4iIH| i4frl'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

SATURDAY large delegation of citizens
from Harrison and Rusk counties arrived at
the capit.l, who were summoned, we pre-
sumo, as witnesses in the trial of Judge ]. B.
Williamson, District Judge of the Sixth Judi
cial District. Judge Williamson is in atten-
dance. We trust that no remarks Of ours
win prejudice his case, but that he will re-
ceive fair, honest and impartial trial His
counsel arc Messrs james Turner and J. b.
Lipscomb, gentlemen of talent and character
They claim there is nothing warranting his
impeachment. We have done justice to
Judge Williamson's ability, and, without I'M
due prejudice to him, all we ask, and all the
Sixth Judicial District requires, is for fair
and full investigation of his official conduct
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

WE ARE sorry that local crept into the
STATESMAN few days since, doing injustice
to certain parties interested in the Lapsley-I La
Vega case From information received from
the best authority, the fact is called TO our
mind, that thc Lapsley claim to the La Veg
eleven league estate was not drawn in question.
The case disposed Of few days since was
that of Buck V. Johnson, and the title Of
Lapsley was not involved. The contest was
over rights which grew up independent of the
Lapsley title, both of the litigants claiming
under T.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

ISDIANs.-The San Antonio Herszld contains
a letter from Fredericksburg. dated February
70. which says
Letters reliable, tonight, report the Indians
in greater numbers than usual through the
country above. Several parties Of builaio
hunters were disturbed in their movements,
and one Mexican killed. The arrow taken
from his body Is said 70 be Of those used BY
Sioux Indian tribes in Mexico ] dOnot, how
ever. consider this sufficient TO establish illeir
nationalify.s One party Of only two Or three
protected themselves by hastily throwing up
breasfworkso Of stone on a hillside. and counted
twentvpeven Indians when they rode up and
drove OF the horses Of the hunters Re
Gently. Mexican was killed by two Indians
In siehf Of LlanOfoWn. Some Of the citizens
saw The deed done. and. following the two
fleeing Iudians came upon one just killed,
which leads 10 the belief that the Mexican
met tIIrec. killed one, and, having only q fauz-
zleloading gan, fed, and was puRsued By The
other two and killed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN tho District Court OF the United States for the
Western District Of TexRs-In the matter OF
JOHN W. PERKINS. Bankrupt-Western District
OF Tcxas-es.
This IL 70 give notice. that on the sixth OF Jan
nary, 1874, warrant Of bankruptcy was issued
out 81 the Distinct Court OF the United States
for the Western Distinct OF Texas against the estate
OF said JOHN W. PERKINS, OF Falls county,
Western District Of Texas, adiudged 10 be bank
ru0A on his own petition. That the payment of
70 said bankrupt, 10 him or for his use and
the transfer Of any property by him. Is forbid
den BY law; and that meetlng Of the creditors OF said
bankrupt In order TO prove their debts and choose one
more assgnees OF said bankrupts estate, will be
held al Court Of Bankruptcy to be holden In the
United States Court room az AUSTIN before W. d.
Price, Esq Register Of Bankruptcy for said district
on the twelfth day 0f March, lsl4 at II O'Clock NJ
THOMAS +. PURNEL.L,
Q, s. Marshal W. d. Of Texas, as Messenger.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

]. C. De GREss, late Superintendent of Ed
ucation, it seems, made application to the
Postmaster General that instructions be
sent to the postmaster at this point for COM
munications addressed to him in the above
official capacity be delivered to himself in
stead of Superintendent Hollingsworth. 1t is
understood here that both the postmaster and
De Gress received kilograms on Friday, di-
recting that such mail matter in the future be
delivered to Mr. Hollingsworth. The Calves
ton Ne'es has also received special from
Washington city giving the same information.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

we know not, but we do know that If the
voice Of the intelligent and virtuous men Of
his district could exercise a potential infu-
enee, he would not remain in his present po-
sition an hour The country needs and de-
mands pure judiciary, and the first step is
to repove those who are ignorant and un-
faithful.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE news from the Sixteenth Senatorial
District is that Seth sheppardhas been elected
State Senator By a handsome majority. We
hope that this gratifying news may prove
true. His opponent was the penifentiary bird
Nat Gaines, whom It now seems his own race
refuse to support. The newly elected Senator
is one Of the ablest young men in the State,
and win be an honor to his constituency. So
the thing continues 10 turn
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

The speech of Hon. H. F. O'Neal, which
appeared in our weekly, was reported by Mr.
J. A. Basye, Jr., a gentleman who is cor
responding and reporting forthe Dallas Herald,
Jefferson Dsmocraf, and, perhaps. o,her pa
pers. As a shorthand reporter, and in his
epistolary style, he has exhibited more than
ordinary merit, and VIC recommend him to
those newspapers who may need his services
as a faithful and talented writer
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE Picayuae is now under the control of
Mr.. A. NJ. Holbrook, as the president Of
the printing company, and that distin-
guished journalist Judge Walker, as the
leading editor. It was under Mr.. Hol-
brooks administration it reached the envia-
BILE reputation which it sustained until he
sold it. We look confidently for new
reign of prosperity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

i GENERAL GRANT has approved the Joint
resolution to try General Howard, Of the
Freedmans Bureau notoriety. As the present
seems to be the opening of day of retribu-
ton, would it not be well to bring all of his
agents in the South to justice? Evidence can
be furnished in Texas that, if justice was
properly administered, would send every one
of them to the penitentiary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

The discussion in the Senate on The Ioca-
ton Of the Supreme Court was not resumed
on Thursday. as anticipated. Il Is believed
that the Senate win decide in favor Of Austin,
Galveston and Tyler, while the House has al
ready decided in favor Of Austin, Galveston
and Dailas, from which decision Il isvery
generally believed il win not recede-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

SANTA ANNA.-This remarkable man,
who has been in exile for eighteen years, Is
now about to return to Mexico, under the
late amnesty proclamation of the President
of Mexico. He left his homo in st. Thomas,
recently, and arrived at Havana. He is
about eighty-one years of age; too old to
engage again in public affairs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE Iron Age says s'that Marshall chal-
lenges the State for fcr.ale beauty" The
ladies of Marshall are not only beautiful,
but marked by loveliness and intellect.
But does our cotemporary anticipate by
this challenge to congregate all the pretty
ladies in the State at Marshalll
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
RE>r IN THE sHASs
ny ;. TUNER

LET rs crCss over the river and rest ia the ,hss
ere The dying words Of steneWall jackson
in the dark and shadowy valley,
On the brink of the swelling stream,
The wounded hero spreads his tent.
And secs from over the river a CLEAN
OF the beautiful shades beyond the stream
Before the patriots vision rise,
Legiors OF comrades, brave and true,
The smoke Of battle the heavy Trad
OF armies passing in review
OF cOmrade old, and comrade new.
lie hears the thundering cannons roar.
Aud marks the progress OF the strife,
The shout OF victory echoing DER
The Land TO him more dear than life,
The land for which he gave his life
The conflict lulls; the cannons cease;
No more he sees their lightning fast,
Nor hears the musket's deadly peal
Nor heeds the sabres clang and clash,
Nor feels the conflicts awful crash!
Over the river his eye is turned
To the land of the pure and ble-t
See, over the river, the peaceful shade,
Let us cross over the river and rest
In the shade. Let US cross and rest. F"
No more is that voice in conflict heard;
This was the heros last command.
'' Over the river we see him pass.
We see him enter the beautiful land.
Borne by the FATHERS secret hand.
Let him rest IN the beautiful shade
Where no Souud of the conflict comes
Let him rest in the beautiful shade
UnmOved by The reNelOf drum;
Weary with strife, weasy with war.
Parting for rest aud the fATHEE care
in the land of peace and love,
The beautiful End above,
Let MIN rest in the beautiful shade.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE ladies of the West have naugurated a
war against intemperance, that viii spread all
over the Union. Unquestionably the evil
they are endeavoring 10 combat is one Of
great magnitude and which neither legislation
nor human philanthropy has been able to
control
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
T osT LAND CERTIFIcATEs.

Lost The third league certificate issued to Willim
Howell No. g. dated June 10 1881.
Also bounty warrant Tor 1870 OF land No So
iesued 10 said Wu Howell and donation certificate No
SIS. issned to Vim. Howell Said certificates hating
been Withdrawn from the General Iant Office without
legal authority, II they are not returned TO said
once and n not found within 20 DAYS shall apply
20 tae Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE FOR
duplicates.
Jw. LAWRENCE,
Agent and attorney for the heirs OF VIM. Howell
narnnann faf utv
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE contested election case IN the Senate has
resulted in the seating Of Burton by vote Of
fourteen to eleven. There was division Of
the question, and upon the previous vote to
seat Hunt, the vote stood nine TO sixteen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

PRESIDENT GRANT has sent Rev. Mr. New
man around the world to examine the differ
cnt consulatcs. He is paid high salary. We
presume it is on the principle that It requires
a rogue to catch one.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
CNIRCULAR.
ApJUrlNT GENTRAI's OFFIoE, J
STATE OF TEXAS, ;
ArreTT,f Eehrunrv "a 1874

The attention OF all parties having State arms in
their possession, l. called 10 the proclamation by the
Governor. dated May z 1913. and to article 1921, vol
ume l. Paschals Digest by which the failure to deliver
such arms 20 the chief Justice Of the county made
mlsdemeanor.
Il has been reported that State have been sold
and given away by eundry officers Such sale gift
conveys no title and the holders thereof are not
6cd.
This does not apply to organized companies who
have reeeiPted for the arms.
VIM. STEELE,
Adju;ant General state Of Texas
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.Nor THAT soar o. AGAI-

-INI TIT III y = 'Il-I.l > = 1'1II1
Ilraid very pertinently remarks.
The Dallas H.r1ld says the Galveston As,ri
is the only prominent paper - the State pro
fcssing % - Democrsiie which is opposed %
Constitutional Convention. The ASirs has
said ref,c1fetIlg lIiat she was nos Democratic
paper. and We protest arlinei ranking her q
such. aeain her aFoHe and eli raied
diciai1rr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
osT LANp CERTIFIoATEs.

Fisher q Miller Colony certificate No 81 for 6lo
acres, Issued 70 Conrad Plumecke, deceased and
Fisher Miller Culony certificate No. SSt FOR $50
acres, issued Conrad Plumeeke, Jr. II not found
Whln ninty days application viii be made to the Com
missioner OF the General Land Ohice for duplicates.
NJ MAS
~ WI Agent for owner.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

CROWDS or MEX MAKE rANp yAruAnfE
THE VOICE or NoRTuERS TEXAS FAVess
THE IMMIGRATION snUREsU- rort1Arf,N
V. WEALTH.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

TuE sherman C5arsy S one Of The few
papers ID Texas opposedto a oonstitssiiouai
convcadon Iifarora couImissioE
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T. osr.
Donation Warrant No 81, issued to John Haley by
the Secretary Of War, for go acres, II not heard
from within ninety days application Win bo made for
a duplicate.
7. L. WREN & co.
feia Wot Agents for Owners.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

DEscRIPTION.
Wash. Daniels Is OF dark color abeut forty years Of
age Of low stature and heavy built With three OF his
upper front teeth ont. fel2 W3m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

Certificates No. SH for one labor Of land, and No.
SO for o of land Issued the heirs OF James
Bowie, March IL iS. BY the Commissioner OF Claims
under special act oi the Legislature OF the State OF
Texas passed February Is. 1905 and hereby give no
tco that unless intelligence Of the above described
certificates = received 81 the General Land Ofce of
the state of Texas within three months I win apply
50 The proper oalcer for duplicates of the same.
HENRY GILLUM
ATTORNEY Tor the Owners.
Jannary IS iSiL iai5 INV
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

VIZ aciznowielge the reception Of B.yanfs
Soufkesssra Rllseg Guizs. Dallas. Texas.
and win take pleasure in exchanging with t.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

By the Governor OF lhe STATE OF Texas.

OHUCLAMATION
By she Governor OF the state OF Texas.
$500 REWARD.
10 ail % whom these presents shall come: Whereas,
It has been made known 10 me that the eighth day
OF September A. ID. 1861 IA Gonzales county Ia said
State Of Texas. one WILLIAM BALTZELL did mur-
der one CHARLES MASON, and that said William
Baltzel Il Bt at large and ingitiye from Justice
Now, thcrcfoFe, 4 Richard Coke, Governor Of Texas,
b. virtue of the authority vested IN me by the Con-
8titution and laws of this State, do hereby offer a
reward Of i've hundred dollars for the and deliy-
cry Of the said William Baltzel 20 the sheriff Of Con
zales county inside the jall door.
in testimony whereof, have hereunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal Of
bkAL-l the State 20 be Affixed at the city Of Aus
tin. this the seventh day Of February, A. d.
1874
RICHARD COKE,
BY the Governor.
A. W. DHBERRY, Secretary Of State.o
rei2 u2n
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Is.
unlocalcd balance certificate No $780, issued 70
Jonathan e, fQul, BY Commissioner of the General
Land ouce, Daplcaie certificate No. 3o-l9 Tor one
elgalh oi leeguc lseued 70 Aorgln Grace by &. O.
GIlam assignee, by the Commissioner az the General
Land Ollce and bounty land Wafrant No. lSS2 issued
u nos heard nom within ninety days, We WIN sp-
Miller 4 DowELI.
leil az W Agents for Vwners.
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DRoCLAMATlON
BY the Governor Of the State Of Texas
AaOO REWARD.
1900 REWARD.

To al % whom these presents shall come: Whereas
II has been made known 70 me that on the first day
Of November, A. ID. 1872, PAUL JONES was mur
dored IN Fayette county by one WASH. DANIELS
and Whereas the said Waeh Daaiels Is now &C large
and fugitive from Justice,
Now, therefore, I, Richard Coke Governor Of Texas
By virtue Of the authority vested IN me by the COnsttu
ton and laws Of said State do hereby offer reward
Of three hundred dollars for the arrest and delivery
Of the said Wash Daniels 20 the sheriff Of Fayette
county inside the jail df,Or Of said county.
lntestimOny whereof, have hereuntO signed
my name, and have caused the great seal OF
f6RALl the State 10 be affixed 1t the city Ji
Austin, this tWenty-eighth day Of Janual y,
A. d. 1874
RICHARD COKE,
Governor
By the Governor.
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V7oR sALk.
NJ FARN, EEvE NTLES FROM AUSTIN. on
- lttso,ft rcet Fine thfcesiofy Ooilding twelve
.-t 49,. 1I'I.Ne N-N tt-lttAf ~ aftll oI land IN
Nl- f1tt, ~ y clliit onf tenant tocsos and 81 n
Zss.lt orthc1tfs and ccnfcoIenccs belonging rs \
- q. n' t1cl1, Aaalin.
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+ Osr-
Lot ne uncoDdlo1ai h1sdrlSht ctrlifcale for go
,ssss q SD, Ne - issaed BY The Board q Land
1lI ls1illls. Tor Laln1f counry. 10 Bart thoioneg
Ailhollsn1 II not heard irom IA 80 days VII ar-
Nv % ne 0Snclal Land o1cc for duplicate.
y. ~. LAWRENCE
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EfOclauldblOnos
-~---~-~-~1-~~-3-o--~--~,--- =,
DRoCLAsIATIoN
b ths Governor OF the state Of Texas.
aako REWARp.
saso REWARD.

To Al 70 WHOM these presents shall coma: Whereas
II - been made Known 70 me that on the tRen-
fq-sfrfh fay of January, A. ID. 1874, near IOaers
fl.1u-i N Pals county, IN fad State % Texts one
ANDREW sHUFFlELD did murder and rob one
PATRICK QUINN, ard. whereas, said Andrew Shat
aeif = SIN q large aid fugitive from justice
Now therefore, Richard Coke Governor OF the State
of exE By virtue of the authority vested in BY The
Constitution ana laws Of this State, do hrreby offer
reward of two hundred and hfty dollars for the
and delivery 81 the said Andred Shueld 10 the sher
u fais county inside the jan door Of said county
In testimony whereof, hare hereunto signed
my name and caunei the great seal %
f8EAI-I the State 10 be Affixed al the slfy ~ Aus
tin, this fhs twenty-sls,th day Of February
A. d. 167fs
RICHARD COKE,
By the Governor Governor.
A. w. DeBERzY, Eecretary Of State.
DEscHIPTIOE
Andrew Shufieldi is Eve feet seven inches high has
black hair blue eyes and Il about eighteen years Of
age; weighs about i35 pounds.
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by the Governor.
A. W. DEBEEnY, Secretary Of State. .
lel2 wsm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-27
From Charlottesville.
Correspondence or the Richmond Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, March &c, 1874.

Correspondence or the Richmond DlSpatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, March 26, 1874.
The recent freeze has given Us serious
cause to fear that the fruit crop is destroyed
Trees in many places were in full bloom,
brought out by the previous warm weather.
Gardeners IRE very busy just now. Farm
ers are also exceedingly busy in getting in
TIER oat crop. The wheat is beautiful.
The Mendelssohn Concert on Friday night
last Was decided success.
Df. j. E. Edwards delivered his lecture on
"Choice of n Wife," in the Methodist
church, on Tuesday night last, to large and
highly appreciatiye audience. DR.. Edwards
sustained fully the expectations of those who
secured bis services.
r. NJ. Paoli, Esq, for many years sergeant
of the town of Charlottesville, died sud.
denly last night of heart disease. Dir. Paoli
had been suffering for some time past. but
continued constantly on duty, and on the
night of his death had attended meeting
of the knights Of Pythias, from which he
retired to his residence, and died suddenly
about II O'Clock. Dir. Psoi was about fifty
years of age. He was n good citizen, and
his faults were those which tended rather to
kindness OF heart and generosity towards
others than any intention Of evil. He leaves
q family of four children.
DR.. Wilson, Of Richmond, is here, assisting
DR.. Long In conducting series of meetings
In the Baptist church. He preached last
night to large congregation. QUIZ.
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Let Us Have Peace. "

whist we can hardly refrain from ridi,
e""pg inc serio-comico.tragicals ty lie in which
our petersburg friends speak OF their griev.
ances' we must admit that they are right 81
to one thing-nsmely, that it is worse than
folly to expect to open their eyes to tn,
truth By denouncing them or their con
dnct. The Conservative party of Wiz
ginia has nothing to do with the mat
ter. The questions involved arc such a
mass-mee,ing 10 any other place is N
more capable of expressing an intelligeu
opinion upon than is mass-meeting in Pc
tersburg. Nothing is to be gained either fol
Petersburg or for Governor KE4pER by
taking the sense Of the masses upon such
questions. We would laugh to scorn mass.
meeting that should endorse the constitu
tionallty of the Petersburg charter, and Mr..
GREGORY, of Petersburg, who argued before
the legislative committee that it was conSti-
tutional, would no doubt treat dissenting
rural mass meeting with indifference or con-
tempt. Let us have no more mass-meetings
% either side. This we say for the sake of
peace, though we suppose nine.tentbs of the
Of Virginia would sustain the
Governor.