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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11
PROPOSALS.

EASTERN LUNAfIC AsYLUN,3
WILLIAMSBURG, IA, April ., 1870.
NOTICE.-Preposals will be received at
IN this snaoe unti the 3oh instant fer furnishing
the EASTERN kUNAT1C ASYLUM with About
ONE MILLION OF BR1CKS-t1o thtrss hard
luM at sReh times and In Such SuaaHti<e 40 me tx.
ecadye, Committee OF the Beard sf Directors may
direct, subject - the Inspection and re3sstisA OF
said cen Mittee.
Persons Desiring to contract are nsnGad that SOM
ples Of the bricks req ured saa be seen at The stew
arcs o8ce at said ksylun. and that meme will be
Pies furnished.
The size Of the nsulds to be used in the Aane-
Mctarc Of the brick 10 be as Solloms: Nine inches
long. four and half inehss wide, and three inches
thick IS
The Executive Connittse reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids, Aodrsss
- T-'s.1Is.f~s EN-. LEE,
Steward Eastern Lanatis Asylum.
- -. m. inr "
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TOR RENT, BRICK DWELLtNGR
r. ~ Nine,eentb street between Broad ana H9
Marshall with seven rooms; sitGneRR ns,u street,
sepwaen Twenty-ffth and TventJ-axlh Ssree@'
win reem ,s, fit Sfsn OF LAND on the
reuh,idre road, near Hardlng's shop, aoont one
mile from the city, FER rent or sac. .o, sxs,t
RHE3K DWELLING No. 1OS aacSeo0 suses,
with fSe rooms; kitchen, &c
STORE on Broad Rnd Ninth streeM.
STORE, and DWELLING above, No. 0al4 maah
Store and DWELLING on Jackson street cor.
"I psRitK DWELLING on Fourth street, between
lack son and Duyal, With SIX rooms; ineiu0ng'
kitchen, SC. - ,x.S ,,.o.
between MarsaaR and Gay, With Eve rooms;
kicaen, &c. uu 4...
nesr Twesty-fftt-a dne business stand.
FRAME DWELLIEG on Twenty-eighth strees
between Clay and Leigh. with five rooms, &c:
~ RICHARDSON e. CO.,
an1o4t Ills Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11

a1cHzoHD AND 5P1rHassvzs RAnsoADl.
COMMENCING APRIL 1sr, 1s7a, trails
" On this road win ruE as follows: ~
LEAVE .RICHNoNn SoUSH. ~
e:1o a. n, THROUGH NAIL daily (e1cep< Exas
"a day., connecting for Al points Sou
and West Sleeping cax attached ruI6
through 20 Weldon. ~ sa3.a
1'Aa u. =, TAk s NAIL daily, eonnesttss
seHsers taking This train van main
slete. connection At Peterssufs ae
$40 P. II, TEEIsAT daily Except Sunday, w,A
1--we fkTzRsBERo N0RgH. ~,
Tbs H. ". yREIGHT TRAIN saiiy except eazr
1890 H., THRoUaH HAIL daily. eonpee.ssr
with BtchMor6, Fredercksburg a.
Potomac fazroad for an points IAN
LII sfsszG nrh West 49, sissss ~
5.sS ?. n, THROUGH NAIL daily (except sua.
80 4 49, Sayl connecting With RicEmosl
49, 4Te6eriskshSIg and Potomac YaiirS64
- Dor all points kast and Vest. Pullnm
slseEeI attached. running hroasa
connection With the Chesapeake an
Oh4s railroad for the VIRGINIA Sprnr1
and I'll points North and West.
The SIC 4. M. train from -Richmooa, and IL
735 p. NJ traan from Petersburg Will stop a Il
'' This the only ans With double daily srairs
maiins close connections for Charleston, Cesu1s.
ba0, Augusta, Sasalnah, md the South. =
| Passengers for Glover HsIl Pits leave Richmorh
at Jas ?. II. MONDAYS. WEDNESDAYS, "a
AL TRAINS leaving Petersburg viii start f,oa
The Apponattex depot.
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FOR RENT.

n0OMS FOR EENT.-Several nice ID
* DcOnss for rent in n desirable location Ia
ssS north Seventh street, opposite City spriass'
ap11-1t&
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11

EoR shLE.-f Rave for sails No. =,
EWORK.HORSE:s rides well. Sold Ior Ill
.lhs want a. usc. - u. p. RACHOe 81
tg1I.Ss Heal Gssats kxsae
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Akfs1sssA ID E1Mkz 49,
EpIgHM6HD All, PETxRsBEBa
- s BAlLRpAD scoarAEx.
R1cHMoEDtr0rETEEsBuRcsAHrRYruHx
~, W 81 FOR EIYrYsCENTa S.

{ TIE SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAIN betrser
Richm8nd, VIII run regularly until further MOTTO.
FIFTY CENTS FOR THE.ROUNH TRiENissS
tickets are purchased from the ageas. - = :
| an n ~ A. SHAW. SUPERINTENDENT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11

CoDA.FOUNTAlNS CHARGED.
We are now prepared to charge fouAsains vita
SODA or MINERAL WATER. We use the best
natelt2lstn generating, and guarantee perfect sat-
64Setion in every particular. we
aEORGE v. NORTON, Druggist.
ap1o corner Fourteenth and Franklin streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11

T1INE pLoUR, FINE -Four.

We have On hand few hundred barrels OF FINE
.PLoUR, of good quality, which we win esil g
cat market price, IN large loss, 20 dealers.
$50; HAxALL, CRENsHAW D so0...
.ns-1v HeI.ll M,ils. foss OF Tuslfth street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-11
STOCK GOODS,

Aiso, an lnyeice Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARrNExT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEY SIGNAL UFpTrRR,
WAsHixGToS, April I'll A ~ }
Isrobabiiifies


OrYlcR or THE CnIEv SIGNAL OFpICKR,
WAsHIyCros, April I'll A ~
Probabilitiea
For Sunday in the South Atlantic States. rising fol-
lowed by falling barometer, stationary or warmer,
threatening and rainy weather, with northeast u
southeast winds, will prevail
For the Eastern Gulf States south and east windA
warmer cloudy rainy weather, and rising followed
by falling barometer
For the West Gulf States partly cloudy or clear,
followed by warmer weather. northcry winds and
rising barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, stationary fol.
lowed by falling barometer eastcrly Winds threatening
and possibly rainy, following clcar weather, with
stationary temperature
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri!
valleys, falling barometer easterly winds, stationary
temperature threatening weather and rain or snow.
For the upper lakes stationary and:inlling baron
ctcr northeast Winds increasing cloudinsss aud lower,
followed by higher temperature
For the lower lakes rising followed by falling bar.
ometcr, northeast to southeast winds, clear, cooler
followed by partly cloudy warmer weather.
For the Middle and Eastern States, rising, followed
by stationary barometer cooler, followed by warmei
weather northwest to northeast winds and ccar, fol
lowed by partly cloudy or hazy weather.
The MissIssippi River continues above the dangoi
line between cairo and Vicksburg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
ANXIOUS TO AVOID A STRIKE.

Considerable uueaslness has for some time prevailed
among the ourncymen carpenters Of the city on ac-
count OF the presumed Intention OF tho masters 70 re-
ducc tho wages OF the and the hours Of
labor Several OF tho masters, in all about twenty,
have already reduced the mems wages my cents per
day and made tho days work Saturday nno instead
OF eight hours, as formerly. Many Of the men have
refused 10 work upon these terms, and one
nrm has. In consequences, discharged all 10
hands. Many other firms have lost . mum
Dor OF their workmcn for the same reason.
HERALp reporter Yesterday had a conversation with
tho heads OF the Oca2on Lodge IN roicrence TO the
present difficulty and the Immediate prospects Of the
men, The above organization h known as one OF tile
most respectable trade associations In the city Alter
having the Of tho bosses as given above,
the Octagon men said that the course already pur-
sued by them and which they further contem plated,
was one which had Tor s object purely amicabe ar.
rangcmcnt between masters and men They hated
str,kes and Intended II possible, 10 avoid one. But
the impression was general and well founded among
them that the action OF those bosses who had already
tried make their accept the new terms Was SIM
ply fscler' put out by them behalf 0f the whole
body Of carpenters Of CITY, They had, there
orc concluded that the general enforcement OF these
terms would lead IL much better to take
time BY the ioreock and settle the matter the next
year least, by amicabc arrangement. Tho main
points the mons case. put by their representa-
lives are that large proportion Of the carpen
tiers arc married men with families; that 50
per day is rs small a sum AS any man, especially
with a family. 1.-Two upon with any degree
OF common dcccncy; that the daily average damage
tools about twenty cents; that they arc any day
liable TO be sent 20 work ~ point between Harlem
and the Battery, and thai arc Is allowed TheJ
strongly disclam any IDEA but that OF asking for sui
ncicnt pay 20 live upon with dcccucy.
In order AVOID conflict and 70 bring tho men ane
masters together neetng was held, under the aus
pieces OF the Octagon Lodge. at their room, corner
Of Thirty ninth street Eighth avenue, Tuesday
last The following preamble and resolution were
unanimously adopted -
Whereas spirit OF antaronism between employers and
employees has existed long: Ills tmc. "
and would be respected such ~ together
and unite Ia to devise sone plan OF
which shall suit In mutual understanding be-
the contending parties aud prevent u possible
OF those unfortunate troubles Of The past
Resolved therefore, That carpenters here present az
call meeting OF the trade TO be held In Central
Hail. No I47 aud 10 Thirty street. Monday
April .. at eight Y. VI.
From information given TO the HERALD man the
pursued BY the at the meeting VIII % en-
urely reasonable and conciliatory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE woMEN's CENTENNIAL UNION.

Tho women's Centennial Union announces three
entertainments to which t hoped tho public will
live generous support On Friday evening, april =
the Mendcssohn Cleo Club will gvc OF It's charm.
,ag concerts at Chcksrins Hail. Mss Kellogg and Mr.
Holman unite with II in Offering y programme or IN.
usual interest The selections as follows --"Biest
PAR OF Sirens (MoscnthaD, MendeIssohn Glec Club
nocturne op. 81. No. and poIonaisc. op 50 (chopln
Mr RICHARD Holman; poIonaisc .Mignon'' fThv.nas)
Miss Kellogg; two canons tKcineckc) Mendclssohn
,;lee cluD: sIhe Lotos Flower" tschumannl Mcndcls
Poctiaue" la Joss Arragonesa, IL ". Gottschalkl
Mr. Richard Hoffman, sChc Giogav Tito Mattci. Miss
Kellogg; king wtiai's Drinking Horn Mendcssohn
tlcc Club.
on Tuesday evening, April H. Bret Harte VIII deliver
NJ Ch,ckcrng Hail. his interesting aud entertaining
lecture on The Argonxuts OF az. and the 10Th
grand ball viii be gwen the Academy OF Music which
The ladies hope TO mako exceedingly brilliant and
attractive Fuller PARTICULAR Of thus event will W
pubshsd lassss A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
CROOKED wHIsKEY.
RuMoBs AFFECTING THE NEW YORK AND BEooK-
LYN DIsTRrCTs

RuMoRs AFFECTING THE NEW YORK AND BIooK-
LYN DISTRICTS.
For tho past two three days rumors have been
flying around that tho crooked whiskcy frauds. such
as recently created much excitement in the West
had been discovered IN New York and Brooklyn,
and that government officials were taking steps
10 prosecute certain rarlies There always has
been plenty OF work for tho officers Of tho In
ternal Revenue Department in this city, bul lately
the exposures oil the immense whiskey frauds IN tho
West have Il is said led 10 closer and searching
investigation al BONE and from what be learned
their iaDors have with success, future rcsnks
viii show. II Is reported that several seizures
OF books made few days ago On
tho ground OF fancaon OF entrees and that the evi-
dence of fraud was so patent that the re-
erred " the United States Grand Jury that
now IN session II was understood legal circles yes.
terday that certain well known members OF the bar
have already been retained by certain individuals who
either know that they about to be prosecuted or
fear that they stand IN danger OF visit from officers
the Internal Revenue Department. A HgaALp reporter
yesterday learned that there considerable xcty
evidenced by large number OF the prominent whskcy
men ~ 20 what steps being taken the part OF
the government visit was paid 10 several officials
Of the Internal Revenue Department, but they wero
very reticcnt the subject and said they know moth
Ing except what occurred In the daily routine Of bust
mesa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

THE METROPOLITAN BANK or MONTREAL IN
DrvFIcULTIRs-A DEFICIENCY OF TWO HrS-
DRIED THOUSAND DoLLARs-rHE DEposITom
SECURE.
OTTAWA, ont, April ls.d
News has reached this city that another Canadian
bank Is in difficulty. This is the Metropolitan Bank
dong business in Montreal and Quebec II has bees
known for some time that the Affairs Of this bank hae
been loosely managed that grave doubts had arisen
the minds OF the shareholders concerning the
soundness Of the institution This caused the quasi
stockholders 10 demand from the directors tfae
statement Of the position OF the bank. From 'hs
statement IL appears that there Is deficit
q sisss5o over AMI above assets. 50 'ha.
would show this loss, with paid up capital OF only
s6ss40o IL Is indeed. surprisin. that the directors
composed Of some Of the leading men OF Montreal.
should allow the bank 60 down without an effort 10
sustain IT, that business Is revivins ~ - hoped
that the Metropolitan. u u can Keep rs aooss cpss
should se paid this year. The following 10 statement
OF its affairs. Total liabilities OF the bank amounted TO
81, So. 0d5, which Is made up as ioliows:-
Capital stock paid up. $oss W
circulation. ................... - 20
Due To government ................... 800,
Due savings bank collaterals. S3S ~
Total assets after making provislon TOR loss 90
overdue bills and collateral securities show denconcy
vi $l09, $685. and are made up AS follows:-
Cash. including other banks. specie and Do
nnion notes. Di
Due by banks Observation-Disclosures. ~ ~;
Bills discounted OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40 80
Overdue bills ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000
Loans OF collateral $50 10
Banks premises A,t6i
The stock OF the bank has declined considerably
since tho statement issued although u would APP
pear II It's position has boon improving during SIX
months. IRON September 10 To March 10 fhe ixbi.
ties were reduced $s90o'7 30, CHIEFLY ny payment Of
deposits, and the assets were reduced sl.syss u
This statement shows that the capital having becn
impaired considerable extent, II will be NECESSARY
call up the unpaid balance Of the capital In accor
dance with the Banking act which reads any
part OF tho paid up capital be lost the directors
shall II all the subscribed capital be not paid up orta
with, make calls UPON the shareholders ~ an amount
equivalent TO such loss "
This to be tho only course len open - thu
directors or the bank.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

nom which Mr. schencks issier Of resignation A. q
director was copied
rHs IEos TRADE HEAVILY pRrRxssEn
In consequence OF the duness Of trade all the iron
workers OF the Great sharpbridge Atlas and cyelops
ironworks in Sheffield have been discharged
The employees OF the Phmnix and Dronneld Bessemcr
Steel Works have agreed 10 accept considerable
ducs,on instead OF discharge
CHANGE coHHDExr-souTH AMERICANS STILL
WEAK
On tho Stock Exchange this afternoon the tendency
10 favorable Home railway and all foreign govern
mens securities in which there Is speculative dealing.
except South Americans arc strong.
Egyptian securities are buoyanL
Investments neglected and discount quiet
Tho Stock Exchange this evening remained nrm 70
the close, and . fair amount OF business was trans
acted
nlScsSo LAxE-psoDUcg MARKET vALUEs
The depressed state OF business In hincng Lane has
been further increased by the Of tho export
demand usually experienced in the spring and the cur
low quotations fail excite any speculative feel
ing at home accumulation Of stocks has therefore
occurred, and the markets generally inactis o
Coffee has declined Ia a 2s per cwt, except good 70
nnc Celory plantation Ceyion. which sold readily al
nearly Lass weeks prces Lower qualities remain dul
Moderate sales Of sugar have been effected; crys
ssixed west Indies sold steadily and tho demand fol
refined shows improvement
Tea is quiet but prices arc generally supported
Spices are slightly cheaper.
LIVERPOOL COTTON NARKET-TRADE AMI
QUOTATIONS. DUNNO THE WEEK.
LIyERrooL April !. 1874
Tho cotton market was very steady until the last
half OF the week, since which time prices for Amer
descriptions have been somewhat lower. Though
Surats ale unchanged some classes OF Egyptian are
higher. There has been only moderate inquiry FOL
Brazilian and prices IN favor OF buyers excepting
Naranham. which 70 I'd higher. Tho trade demand
has been smaller than for the previous weeks Of
March, Spectators have also taken loss but exporters
have continued TO purchase freely Holders have
shown more inclination 70 meet the views OF buyers
especially on Thursday and FRIDAY. They are. how
ever not disposed press saies seeming 70 have con-
ndencc in present values Some lots bought recently
on speculation reoncring and much Of the weak
ness apparent Thursday and Friday - probably refer
able TO this cause. Futures were moderately active
early In the week. with prices 332d 70 I'd better than
at the close yesterday when the market was weak and
the demand light
nRxApsruHvs AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF HAND
Wheat $50 00O quarters; cora, Mixed o. 900 quarters
-four State. $50 bbA 40 600 saeks; besr 465l
terces DID, 200 tiegces park 40 hos Old 400
bbs new; bacon, rs 90 boxes; hams, long cut 20(
boxes shoulders OBS boxes; choose American choice,
a., 900 boxes; lard, prime Westsrn, 90 tons
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
SNOW IN THE WEST.
OnAnA, April !, ls7d

OnAnA, April !, 1S7a
Tho storm which set in along the eastern slope d
the mountains yesterday left ten inches Of snow q
Cheyenne and Denver, and has extended cast chang.
ing to wet snow and rain. but Is now clearing away.
AZ this point very slight tall Of snow has prevailed
The trains and from the West all delayed b. the
snow east OF Bitter Creek and west Of Groen River.
The Wyoming train. bound East duo q Bitter Crock
Yesterday. In eighteen hours late.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE RIVER AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS Tenn, April l, 1870
has been raining almost continuously for the past
twenty -four hours and though tho river Is hvs
inches above tho danger line and rising steadily little
damage Is reported yet Tho river now five inches
higher than on the 18th Of last August, and within
fourteen inches OF the extreme high water OF 1861
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN.

The lecture on ..rhc knights Of 81 John" By cous
scIIor Michael j. A. xccsaery. which wss posspensd
from March 20 In consequence OF the extreme severity
OF the weather on that evening will b delivered shto
evening ~ ocIock Ia - Csoiliss shsssa 1oeeo
street and sssooA avsnuA M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
BoNAPARTIsT AND A LEGITrMIsT USsEATED
ny THE ASSEMBLY,

VERSAILLES, April ], ls76
The Chamber Of Deputies to-day annulied The cleo
tons OF the Due do Feltrc Bonapartst representing
the ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF Guingamp IN the departments Of
Cotes du Nord and NJ de cardsnau, legitimst repre-
sensng the arrondissemen. OF Dax in sne department
OF LandeS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Tho frame stable OF Michael Dalton, contractor. -
No III Twenty third street. Brooklyn, took Ore q
half past nnc O'Clock night and ninc of the horses
we're burned death The loss on horses Wa
iass on stable, e5Ou Insured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
TIM WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Tho following record will show tho changes In thu
temperature for the past iwentyour hours In comparL
son with tho corresponding date OF last year. ~ nd
Gated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Pharmacy,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
The body has been embalmed and awaits the arrival
OF Judge Richardson for transportation TO America.
n oAMBErTA TO vINDIcArE THE FREEDOM Oh
THE PRESS.

THE PRESS.
PARIS, April I. 1874
H. Gambctta announces his Intention Of publishing,
Is soon as the state Of siege is raised popular
newspaper. 10 DO called La Petite Repw1sqme Sran-
caise
rRELArIcAL rRorgsr AGAINST rnE rxivERsiTY Law
The general meeting OF bishops, held here to-day,
issued vigorous protest against the last Assemby's
University law being modified 10 withdraw The
right OF conierring degrees from Catholic universities
unconnected with tho State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Tho police arrested l.Us4 persons during the week
ssA bushs reported In this cv durns ths past wssk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Average temperature yesterday. 371s
Average temperature tor corresponding date last
year observation-disclosures. 49k
1873 1879.
Weekly average. 1851 406-i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

NO british RIFLE TEAM FOR AMERIcA-EnMA
MINE PAPERS TO NE FORWARDED TO WASH
IxGTox-THE IRON TRADE EXCEEDINGLY
puLL--'cHAxoE IMPROVING IN TONE.
LONDON, April !, 1870
Major Drake, OF the National Rife Association, in
forms the London agent OF tho New York Associated
Press that In nssquence OF the separate action
scotch and Irish associations tho organization OF
British team participate tho Centennial matches
has finally been abandoned.
ExxA hsE rArERs FOR Use IN WASHINGTON
Tho Hour understands that the Chairman OF the
Committee on Foreign Affairs OF the House OF Repre-
sentatlves has autographed Mr.. MacDouaan TO send
proofs Of his statement tecgraphed tho committee
about Mr. schencgs letter Of resignation az director
OF tho Emma Nine Company. and his Paris kilograms
10 Colonel cneesebrcush Of December Id 1872, and
that Mr. MscDougall Intends forwarding the proofs
forthwith, including The dram In Parks Handwriting
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-26
a WORD OF PRAISE is due from US

a WORD OF PRAISE is due from US to
a very efficient and thoughtful Repuo-
lican. We refer to the chairman OF the
Republican Central Committee OF
Crmsby county, Mr.. Geo. w. Bryant
We are prepared to testify to the fact
that he was the originator OF the ldea
of the great ratification meeting which
was held here day before yesterday.
He first conceived of that plan oil open
ing the campaign; and since the adop-
ton of his suggestions with regard
thereto he has been almost sleepless
in his thoughtfulness regarding what
promised most to help the scheme
along. Mr.. Bryanrs very efficient
services have been SO far recognized
a that he has been placed upon the
State Central Committee as one OF the
representatives of Ormsby county.
We hope that the county convention
which is to assemble here one week
from to-day, will not fail to continue
him as q member OF the county COM
mittee.