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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

And thereupon the President of the Joint As,
sembly declared that REDFlELD PRoclOh OF
Rutland having received a majority of all the
votes cast by the freemen of this state, ls duly
elected Lieutenant-GoverEor for the two years
next ensuing.
The committee further reported
FOR THRAsuHFR.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Mas who believe, or affect to believe in
nobody and nothing else, are noted for
marked degree of belief in themselves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

And thereupon the President Of the Joint As
sembly declared that IiORACEF FAlRBANKSo st.
Iohnshury, having received ma orlty OF the votes
cast by the freemen OF the state Of Vermont il
duly elected Governor for the two years next
ensuing
Mr.. WALTON, a Senator from Washington
county introduced a resolution that q committee
Of one Senator and two Representatives be ap-
pointed by the President to wait upon the Cover
nor elect, inform him Of his election, and that the
Joint Assembly is in session, ready to receive any
communication he may be pleased to make To
them; which was unanimously adopted
The President Of the Joint Assembly appointed
as such committee, Senator Walton Of Washing
ton county, Mr.. Wales of burlington and Mr.. Du-
Bois Of Randolph Of the House.
The committee subsequently appeared within
the bar Of the House, accompanied by the Gov
ernor elect who informed the Joint Assembly of
his acceptance of the office 10 which he had been
elected and that he then proposed To receive and
subscribe to the oath of office; which oath was
duly administered by Hon. Timothy T. Redheld,
one Of the judges Of the supreme Court Of Yer
mont. aud subscribed TO by His Exeellency.
The canyassing committee further reported
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
STATE REFORM SCHOOL

1t IL pleasure 10 turn from the Prison 10 the
consideration OF this topic, Although not person.
ally acquainted with It's operation and working
from all sources hear II commended as reform
atory institution. The credit Of lis Is due
TO the wise and consderate action OF former legis-
latures together with the faithful and efficient
management of the officers Of the institution
You need not be urged 10 aid by all needed legis-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

liNt on NiA OF l0tf NtNtA@l
Cash treasury and on deposii IN banks, 1lualb.4
-s s3aisi02q
Excess of liabilities ......s..... sJ-bil,il
During the year ending August /, 1876, the
Treasurer has purchased two thousand dollars Of
the bonds due December l, 1876, and thirty thou-
sand dollars Of the registered bonds, due Deeem-
ber I, 1873
The balance sheet for the present fiscal year
represents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Reading Of Scriptures and prayer by the chap
lain journal of yesterday read and approved
The Speaker announced the appointment by the
clerk OF Milo ). Buck of Cayendish, and Nelson A.
House.
fcosrfSrFp OK rif NsIpHl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

10 is a matter for mutual cOngratulatiOn that by
wise legislation, and careful and honest manage
ment the finances Of the state are in most sat
isfactory and prosperous condition When we call
10 mind that ten years ago after having cheer
fully met the enormous taxation necessary for the
support Of the war, the state was found to have q
funded debt Of one million six hundred and
twenty-five thousand five hundred dollars, il is
not little remarkable, and certainly very grati-
fying to find that at the close of the present nan
cal year the Treasurer had in hand assets, mostly
in ready money TO the amount of seventy-two
thousand nine hundred and seven dollars and
eleven cents in excess of all existing liabilities
Although a portion Of the state debt does not fall
due for several years and it is really due from
the state to the state, and considerable portion
OF the money then on hand will be needed TO de-
fray the expenses which will accrue before another
state tax can he collected, we have the proud sat
isfaction Of having entered upon the second cen
tury substantially free from debt, and with no
state financial burdens for posterity TO bear
The Treasurers report, to which You are re-
lerred, will furnish clear definite aud detailed
statement of the financial transactions of the
state for the past two years.
from the report tappears that during the iinan-
cial year, ending August lst, 1870 besides meet
ing the current expenses the funded debt was
diminished liity-nne thousand dollars, and there
was added to the sinking fund one hundred and
thirty thousand dollars. At the close of that year
the financial condition of the state was as follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

ul0 HJNse qf AfIrtseafotfrcs.
IN entering upon the legislative duties and re-
sponsibites imposed hy the Constitution il is tit
and proper, especially in this Centennial year Of
our National existence and nearly completed CEN
tury Of the existence of our state under q consti-
tutional government. that our hearts should be
filled with thanlduness and gratitude 70 the Au-
thor OF all blessings, not only for the general
health peace and prosperity which he has gra-
oiousy youchsaied during the past two years but
also for the innumerabe blessings which have at
tended our entire existence as a state And os-
pecinllY is Il fitting that we should remember with
gratitude and thankiulness at this time the mer-
cies and goodness of that Providence which led
our fathers safely through those peculiar and try
ing circumstances which environed them in the
memorable wear Of i111. and which scarcely have
theirpanlled in the world s. history when though
claimed on the east by New Hampshire claimed
and menaced on the west by New iOrk.-op-
nreoeed and ~arrnd ae"i"st nm fhe north hy Great
britain. -unrecognlZed and unsupported hy the
sister colonies, they mere handful Of sturdy
yeUmen stood manfully and independently for
the right framed and adopted constitution
which for the most part remains unchanged, and
under which they and their pOsterty have been
protected in the enjoyment Of life liberty and
property" and have been led to that firm ad-
horence TO justice moderation temperance, in
dustry and frugtlity,' which has made them and
us an intelligent, yirtuous and happy people MAY
the same Infinite Wisdom guide Us in all legisla-
tive deliberations that we mar not the fair proper
tions Of the governmental structure reared by our
fathers, but enjoy and transmit il improved ad-
orned and embellshed to those who may come
after us.
Standing on the dividing line Of the centuries
it Is the pari Of wisdom 10 consider not alone the
present its comforts and privileges, but as well
the past, that we may learn their cost its lessons
and take warning from any mistakes by the way
and that we may plan broadly, intelligently and
wisely for the future.
The biennial reports Of the state officers having
in charge particular departments Of the public
service, will fully inform You Of the present con-
dition Of the important affairs Of the state The
suggestions and recommendations Of these Off
ccrs who have become familiar with the neces-
stiles and workings OF their respective depart
ments deserve, and no doubt will receive, your
careful consideration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

lation In perfecting and developing the great work
so auspciousy entered upon
The reports Of the trustees and superintendent
fully inform as to the condition N the lnstitu-
ton, its wants and requirements would recon-
mend the making all appropriations necessary To
carryout any iudicious plans which they may have
suggested / venture to suggest whetlor IL would
not De wise In all alterations and engagements TO
have IN view the furnishing facilities Tor dividing
tho Inmates into classes a. b. be able IN classify
them according to the degree of discipline or cor
rcctional treatment required.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Mr.. WOODBRIDGE Of Nergennes, moved iliat
the rules of the last House be adopted as the rules
Of this House until further ordered agreed to;
Resotutions-By Mr.. BATCHELDER oil AIRING
ton, that the Clerk inform the Senate that 'ne
House has completed It's organization ana 10
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
Wafri,uan &c Journal.
WEDNESDAY, ocronrR n. lszG.
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
Wednesday, October dth, 1870.
!. Il 4 1 ~ III 4 L --u.-u

The Senators elect assembled In the Senat,
chamber, az ten o'clock A. NJ and were called I,
order by Lieutenant Governor LYMAN g fIincklev
Reading Of the Scriptures and prayer by Rev T.
G. iloughton.
The roll was called by the Secretary and all tl,
senators answered 10 their names and took tlo
oath of Office.
Rcsolaion- Mr. CusTIMAN. that the rnle.
Of 1874 be adopted ~ the rules Of the Senate til
others are adopted adopted
The President nominated and the Sennte con-
tlfned the following senators as the committee ON
the part OF the Senate 10 canvass the votes for
Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer.
Addison county, Mr.. Eldridge, bennington county.
MIR Mason Caledonia county, MI Thomson
Chittenden county, Mr. Huntington. Essex county
Mr.. Stousi Franklin county, Mr. Rixford. Grand
Isle county, Mr. Landon; iamoilic county MIR
Wheelock Orange county, Mr.. Georre. Orleans
county, Mr. Carpenter, Rutland county, Mr. 10th
r0p; Washington county, Mir Richardson. Wind.
ham county, Mr. Waterman; Windsor county, Mr..
Nhiicnmh.
Joint Resolhon- By Mr. SEYMOUR. that the
joint rules OF the last session be- the Joint rules Of
this session tl others are adopted adopted ON
the part Of the Senate
hespln'on-By Mr. SONLES, that the Secretary
inf0nf the House that quorum OF the Senate has
assembled and Is ready 70 proceed 10 business
ResOhi'ion-By Mr.. GUILD that the Secretary
be directed 20 furnish each senator and officer of
the Senate with two daily papers during the ses-
sion; adopted
Resohdion- By Mr. WALTON. that a commit
tee wait upon tho Governor aud inform him that
a quorum Of the Senate has assembled and is
ready % receive any communication De may
make; adopted, and Messrs. Walton aud VIII
liains appointed NJ such committee
Rcsoluti0H--By Alr CIRCUIT, that the Senate
proceed 10 the election Of IT, officers nt2r ,t
adopted
Al
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

is opposed to any Democratic paper en-
rcrtnining or expressing m opinion to
the effect that the Executive Committee
don't understand their business and
threatens the auathemN OF "iudepend-
eut" upon all who venture TO express an
opinion in that direction 1t might
be well for the Register to remember
that it is not the only Democratic
newspaper in the State, and that the
mantle Of iulalliLility has not yet fallen
upon the shoulders Of its editors. Tue
DEMcCEAr. with nj lms! MS good :
record Tor consistency as the Register,
demands the privilege Of expressing
certain cpinious. supported by facts
aud in this does not propose to he
clicked oil by its metropolitan" aaL
fallible ucigl5or.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
County Democratic ENccn-
tive Committee.

Tho County Democratic Executive
Committc Of Lewis county. composed
Of Messrs. Thomas A. Edwards. John
Hussey. Nathan D Bennett, Israel
Simmons. Blackwell jackson. jacob
Spaur and Jane, ". WofHndin. are
requested to met at the Office Of Tue
DEMocrAr, at . o'clock p. NJ, on
Tuesday. April 4'h. to consider the
proprieiy Of calling Convention for
Ike rurPcsc Of appointing delegates to
the State Convention, which meets in
the city Of Charleston on the Sth day
Of Jsne. and Tor the transaction Of any
other business that mny properly come
before the Committee. A full attend.
ancc is earnestly solicited.
JAS. ". WOFrINpIS. Chairman.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
The state Convention.

As will be seen BY tho call printed
above, the Democratic Executive Com.
mi,tcc Of this State have called . Con
ventiOn. for the purpose Of nominating
State and Electoral i;ck?,s, TO meet Al
Charleston, on the Slh day Of june
Individually. We think the Committee
seriously blLuJ,rcd in its ucticn but.
MS a Democrat who fights for principles
aud not men, We submit to til. decree
with the best grace We can muster.
1t should be horne IN miad By the
Committee, a0l nil Others whom it
doth or may concsrn, tina, even the
slightest Indication Of desire to set
U? thingS' for amy particular candi.
da:e, may r7ovc disastrous to the nom
ince. The people are not ia a humor,
Mt this tima, 70 submit to anything that
bears even the rcmoiest scmblance to
political ,rictcry. lti' desired gcncr.
ally, in this portion Of the State, that
jar play be had in relation to all
candidates for Office; and more cspe.
chilly to those who are willing to abide
BY the traditional md honorcd customs
Of Democracy. III, is evident tbat,hc
voice Of majority Of the party is repre-
secuted in the coming Conventions. there
is nothing to fear; but il, on tie con-
trary, it is d. sired to "set up nomi,
nation for any particular personnel.
Their in n Nn;icual, State or County
Con, en,ion-thc result will be disas.
trous defeat.
We object to the propositions laid
down in the call for several reasons. -
First, We think that ms our representa-.
,iou in the National Convention
amounts to ten votes, Mrte should have
been selected by the delegates from
each Congressional District, and one
from the State ut large, Instead OF
tlro from each Congressional District.
and ftnr from the State at large. US
proposed ny the COMMITTEE, IN a'"p''
Ing this sort OF a'0''rHty division. the
COmwi'tc has ce't''"!y arr"Ga'cd I"
itself powers that pertain only 10 the
Convention; Tor. by tue very terms OF
such an "ppof'i'nmen,' SIC OF the
ten delegates may be selected from one
Congrr"slon'l District
Secondly; We arc opposed 10 no"'''a'
ting an Electoral ticket before 1t Is
iIown who VIII DC Tue n'm'n"e or
what tho Platform IN ''e'' .he per-
sens nominated as Electors t.'I,. m's ,T, DO.
desire 10 serve la"u p'ooao'y eou'a MOI
without po'ne Violence ., ~ 'uS;'
own eouSe'e"ees1 III SIse n vsr'a'u aSp';
Ien'S were np',l'na.Su I%r ltIS E A"u
", 'ee r's,ueu' " '"I o", It,, , I;,
t.Vse matters "Sst' W '"0 su.;or y!
'a'S paper: brought " '"' "'''"''V'' VI
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
From the philippi Plaindraler.
BENIN EFT AND GoFF.

IL always is source Of pleasure to
US to award I word of praise to those
deserving No district in the State
has been more faithfully and honestly
represented than the 9th has by Go!f
md Ecnn.tt. rrcsrn. able aud cf!ici.n:
Senators, as nothing has been left IN.
done that could be done by them. 10
promote the interests Of the people.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
Serious Illness OF Colonel Ben
Wilson.

We are informed that Col. Wilson'S
illness itas assumed more dangerous
form After having purtirlly recovered
from an attpck Of typhoid fever, lie
suffered a relapse, md is now in o
critical condition. The Colou:l's many
friends in this county hope for his
speedy recovery.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

The Republicans in Utmost every
county in the State are holding their
Conventions and organizing for work.
They ore desperate aud mean bust
ness during the coming campalgn.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
Lewis County
Republican Convention.
MONDAY. APRIL Sd. 1876.

There will he Convention OF the RrpEb.
lean patty Of Lewis county, held ut the
Court House in Weston, on rtr first day OF
the April Court, being the I'd day of Awil,
1876, for the purpose ofnppont.ng Delegates
to the C,aiEsbarc Convention, rs wtli ms to
attend to any other business that may be
brought before the Convention, in the in.
:rrcs,S Of the coming camraiGu.
All the R.stIi, is are requested 10 send u
full icpfesCu,a:ioa.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
lIfRon, March 6
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
J. VI. Bennett, plaintiff,
vs.
Spencer Dayton and others, defendants.
In pursuance of decree Of the County
Court of Lewis county, in the above named
cause, made At the February term, 1876, I
will, rs Commissioner, at my Office in Yves.
ton, Lewis county, West Virginia, on the
ED day OF March, lsiG, proceed to settle tho
administration accounts OF A. ". Wood
ford, administrator OF the estate Of c. s.
Hurley, Diseased; also will hear proof all
claims justly chargeAble to the estate Of said
c. S. hurley, deceased. together with their
psioriIies, irRny; also, ascertain and report
n description OF all the real estate Of which
the said c. S. Hurley died seized.
by virtue OF said Decree the publication
hereof is 10 be taken and held as equivalent
to personal service upon all the parties IN
ieIeitrt.
Given under ny hand, this 18th day Of
February, 1876.
JAS. ". W0FFINDIN.
J NJ Bennett pr COm'r.
feb 81 4W
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
May /, lS16,to April 80, 1871.

| llSALlEhk VI L lAAG VI DuSl-
ness. Stamp,
ienoting the lRymeut Of the said special lax
Tor the special LAY year bcL inning May !,
1876, before cOmmeLcin@ or continuing
business after April 90 lsiG.
The tu.rcS rmLraccd rjihin lie prori.
sio"S Of tie lac uJore quoted urc The
fO|oEmy. ri=
Rccrifiers 500 90
Dealers. retail liquor - 90
Dealers, Wholesale liQuo. loo 10
Dealers in malt liquors, Wholesale 30 90
Dealers in matt liquors, retail 20 %
Dealers in leaf tobacco Is To
Retail dealers IN leaf tobacco 5U0 0O
Aud on sales Of over 81 900, fifty
cents iOreyery DO lar in excess Of
$1,000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco %
Manufacturers Oisiills 30 90
And for each still manufactured 20 90
Aud for each worm manufactured % 90
Manufacturers .! iUbar:o 10 on
Manufacturers ofcigarS 10 90
Prdd.crS Of tobacco, iirSt class, more
than two horses or other animals, 50 %
ptddlrrs Of tobacco, second class,
two horses or other animis, Is 90
Pcddlrrs O!tobaccO, third class, one
4ilur.c or other animal; u GO
PrddirrS OF tobacco, fourth class, on
foot or public conveyance 10 OOI
Brewers Ol less than 800 barrels 80 90
Brewers Of 500 JarEtlso more 100 90
ANY person so liable, who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements, will
be sui cct to severe penalties.
Persons or firms in the counties Of flarri.
son, DUddridgr, Lewis, Gi!m,r or Calhoun,
liable 10 pay any OF the special taxes named
above, must apply to |. II. DUAL, CoIIeC.
tor Of Internal kcTCpuc, nj Wheeling, ". |
Va, or 10 Z. II. WHEELER, Deputy Col.
hector, n, Clarksburg u. Va, and pay for
and procure the special tax stamp or stamps
they need, prior 10 May 1876, and With
out further notice.
D. D. PRATT,
Commissioner Of Ia,craul Resenue. |
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
Commissioners Sale Of
Valuable Farming Lands
Ell Eraxton County.

L. Z. Hall, plaintiff,
VS..
Bcnigah RcCnrr, ct nj, defendants.
IN CnASCERY.
Pursuant to decree entered in the above
STYLED cause by the Circuit Court Of Braxton
county, OH the 9lst OF August, 1874, the
undersigned, MS Special Commissioner, will,
on the ID day OF Nay, 1876, that being II
Court dag for said county, in front OF the
court house door Of said county, proceed 10
sell the irnct Of
3S5 Acres Of Land
in the bill and proceedings OF said cause
mentioned, rs the residnc OF 100 acres, situ-
ate in said county, On the - Fork oil Steer
Greek. II: public auction, TO tic highest lid
der, for cash in hand 10 pay the costs Of this
suit, and expense Of sale, md the residue on
credit OF & and II months, taking from the
purchaser notes bearing interest fiom hn'e,
with good personal security, retaining u lien
on the land rs further security.
NJ T. FRAME.
Special Commissioner.
March 1.l-4w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
J. J. BUNCH,
Salesman and Euctioneer.

OEtr. his scrvcrs on the most reasonable
terms. To parties desiring an Anriionrrr,
for the sale Of merchandise, farm, household
or any other kind Of property, lie oftrs
special Inducements, address,
j. j. BUNCH, Weston, ". Va.
march6lw
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

Another Union soldier turned on,
Of his place. ut Washington, by the
"Ex.COnfedcrate Congress- His
name is Bclknap.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

The prcscn, Mrs. BelkDap is the
Sccrc,ary's third vile; md hero We
have another strong argument against
u third term.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

THE do nothing Congress" has
done enough in ten days to consign the
Republican party t" oblivion. And lis
work is just beginning to show.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

IRIS n Confederate Congress. The
members havo confcdcrnted to bring
thieves to judgment. and reform the
government.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
POLITICAL NOTES.

GEAHr-givr roguos nice time
these are the initials, us well as the
English Of it.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

IT is barely possible that If Ben.
Butler were approached in the right
way he might be Induced to nckuowl-
edge that this is also dad year for
the uutightCous."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

Tur Indianapolis journal gives this
,hIIllinS injunction: Put zone but
Republicans on guard" What II fortu.
nate thing it wonli have been for Belk.
nap # this advice hud bren taken at
the last general Congressional eiec.
tons.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

0LD Zack Chandler, Grants score.
tury of the Interior, says he would
rather be 10 hell without fan than
hold the Office he does with Demo-
cratic House Of Representatives at his
heels.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

Bclknor,thc great rational disgrace,
is the Cabinet Minister who tele.
graphcd to Sheridan when he dispersed
the Louisiana Legislature with bayo.
nets, 1.-THE President and all of US up.
prove your course" A reciprocal tel.
rgrsm from Sheridan is now in order.
With proper management. ",hc fresi'
dent aud ali Of u.s. will soon be put
where their LayOae. Outrugcs will Gud
IN eternal q uie,us.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
lest IlRGlAIA UNIVERSITY,

Full instructions, under able and cxrcricn-
ced professors, in dill rent departm0nts,-
Literary. Scientific, Agricultural, Engineer.
ing, Military mud Preparatory. Practical
Trlrrrmy and Vocal Mnsic have recently
huen added. An excellent Library and fine
supply Of Apparatus. Large collect, ns Of
Geology, Minrralo.y, CorchoIury, ana Pa
lcuuiuluCy Expenses moderate. Terms
BEGIN: Fall, Sept. ,, Winter Jan. ), Spring
March 90.
JOHN ". SCOTT, D. D, Ill. D.,
Acting President.
MorgnntOwn, W. Va, aug74
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

The Herald says the election Of a
Democratic House 10 1871 turns out a
National blessing True. So far as the
people are concerned. But so far as
the Office. holders are involved, there is
universal cursiug.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20

SENATOR Gordon, in Offering bis
proposition III the Senate to change
the manner Of collecting the revenue
on ~Aiskey,>ia,cd that sluce the tax on
distilled spirits was first imposed. hot
less than tighs hundred millions Of
dollars Of that tax bad been stolen.
Who despairs of the Republic?