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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
"IIYpOcRlrICAL REFoRNERs."
TO IN, razor Of The Trtbunc.

TO TNF Y Y ftDT " 7 Ht T - II " y.
SIR: The Republican party Is in the greatest
dancer from IA pretended friends All the hungry on
cias aud oicerescrs In the land, who little while ago
were ready throw up their hats for Grant are now
claiorous Tor reform. Tie bascr the party uses To
which they have been put, willingly otherwise IN the
past the strenuous they Tor Official purity.
By thus throwing themselves into the popular tide they
haze got themselves elected dclogat u,i,nsDly re-
fo.nes but with faxed eyc to tho probable source "
their natures In dayi Wll honest ever
10 made eIispa"s Of Dy these siroken Ia! pocrites!
N'rt1I nnc CpIiiuE bel r"furnrr and uou-
rnd who count Themselves the wisdom ~ The nation
morally that .dr. Blaine - tins great and only
iffnfWer II Hy has heard the Nliuc statesman say
any thing about retorn viii he please speak out ana lot
i"a. Dout ~ 4. - rciururrs who have lately been
fDrraf INTO bloom WI bctay the party into the hands NJ
90, f.iiis 10 Cincinnati Sons one IN your peoples
c0lua, shouting fo Mr. Blaine. Be is not too good
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HOLIDAY OR HOLIDAY.

To the Edit0r or Ihe ITiOHhe'
SIR: 1t is perhaps well that this question OF
Sunday observance shodld come up and BE- discussed
Ply scians PSYCHOLOGISTS. seem TO have settled tue
fact that man needs day in foe rest and that
even animals do more and better work IN six DAYS, WIN
the intervening rest, than in seven. And no one will
question that the ceyatDg the influence OF THIS
day Of rest, the better for mankind Beyond this, on
Ions differ and the idea OF uniformity is hopeless. We
have the dictum Of a Bishop OF tie Roman Catholic
Church that Sunday IS the peoples dsy" In the BDc
il Is called "Tle Lords Day" To those who acknowl
edge the Divine authority OF the Scripture two things
are plain, rest, and we are not TO work De-
You'd the absolute needs Of fine day and here the family
the manseryant. and padseryant, anil the stranger are
specified. And thls command Is not n Jc"ish hlstNW
.ion but stands side 10y side with the laws AGAINST muir
der theft and such Ike. The great law OF love there
fore forbs requiring others Ia WORK tGt we may
enjoy ourselves. Would not this apply Ia the great *
hibtOn Let people do ~ they please or AS they WIZ
recording their conscicnces, but that they should dc-
prye v6 thousand people OF their day OF rest and com
ne them 10 work, contrary to the law az rigLt aud
Justice. Thcv shy Philadelphia sunday Is CRAZY wi'l
deu learn that there IL such tAnS as Peace
Neie York, May IL, 1876. 4.
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MIR. BLAINE AND THE SOUTH.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Before the Republican party dominates
Blaine for the Presidency 1t would be well TO MINK over
the prospects OF his election He has lately made hnsei
repugnant TO the South and his nomination viii imply
the acceptance of his policy by the Republican party
which means. keep alive tho dying embers OF rebel
on for political capital; crush rcbeous spirit ana ian
the jealous flame of power between North ana SCUM lo
r1mpa.,n uses" This policy will never elect tue next
President the United States. The reign OF persecution
lead and barred in the graves Of the Puritan iatsr. anu
Centennial year and evermorc toward all repe'aht sOs
and daughters "whO have come back 10 lhclr idlhei
house" 1 as Republican do now enter my protest
against such an Outrage upon the patriotic blessing or
pcace and amnesty during this Centennial year NOT
u.ciegring Baiueism to Tn;ism hope many RepuDii:
cans like myself will enjoy the privilege OF boiling II
Blaine is nominated at Cincinnati. or any otDrr chn-
Iai. who stil proclas war OF words deeds between
the North and south. Let Us have peace
REPUBLICAN,.
Uy,le Park Scraaton Penn May 81, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
THE vIcEPIEsIDEScY NEGLECTED

To the Editor OF The Iri6une.
SIR: There is inadequate care taken in refer
once TO the yice-Pcsllency There Is very little Discus
sion about candidates. and the choice likely to fa III
either Convention upon some second or tbirdrate man.
selected from some other confederation than his fitness
FOR the CHEST place II BOZ 70 IN the early days Vi
the Republic Then the Vice President Was the next best
man To the President. Under Washington. Adams was
Vice Presidents under Adams. Jefferson. III BriHtJw y
nominated, Charles Francis Adams should be- nominated
with him: good man n he can az iJuni. II III
den nominated the best man should De with MN
on rc Ticket Bayard. Gordon, or Hancock, 90 Lamar
n tho Independents forced Ia put forward ticket
.iouid ,,s hrstoy and Thdrn. Tue NiccIrrsdcut may
not succeed the Presidency but the national i'r,ms
az high confidence and dignity which would prevail ~ IN
ease ~ accident To the President have another man
~ capable take his place, would oi Sell be an iIniohso
good iu many ways. AN
uidfieDg,f n. L., June ,, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
INDEPENDENT ACTION.


SIR: According to present indications, Mr..
Blaine Is to be successful candidate at Cincinnati.
he has spent years at Washington, anu must lave
known something Of the corruption that has been exist
ing In high places yet he hls lifted his finger
toward checking it, lie may be preferable to ConklinS
or Norton bat i certainly the shrcwdcst and greatest
politician OF the three, and " elected the political cart
will -t run In Tie old rut Hnt tue "1plc wish To
~ Of On the other side the prospect IL we snail
have "a chance 10 vote for some hungry Democratic
politicl huuhug whose cry will he reform until attei
election what ~ dUuci Let the independents who
met IA conference IN Ncwior last month make up Il
ticket GIVE Charles Francis Adams BrstOw, Tldcn,
or ISarS. All oil those above reprOdch, and
ol thcln would carry tho Independent vote of tne
country which, 10y tho way large enough 10 eject "a
canaiGn,e tnis year. lNDLrESDESr.
ST. IiOaas, w., Juno =, 1876.
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AN INDEPENDENTS CHOICE.

TO the EdttOr Of The Treouhe'
SIR: | see that in your issue of May ~ you
make a very fine showing for Blaine Now being ono u
those who voted Horace Greeley III lofz upon 'no
assumption that the war was ended ana tnat 'e SUI"
was part of our common country course with the
most nrofound sorrow that see there is the renotest
chance for such man to receive the nomination Twas
a soldier and always voted the Republican cKet pr,o
IN I379 at which time became cOnylnce1 ,nas We
needed change In the administration prefer Brlsow
or Eyarts to man OF the Blaine or Morton type, ou
think we need a more radical change than We can nave
Inv fine election 4 any Republican. hope 10 see 10Y
IIldon nominated by The Democrats In when case sn1
bo very happy to support him. and thihX tne mass VI
tie Independent vOleTs VIII 90 hkeWlso " m Do
SD,1u1tietd w., June 2, 1876.
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Milton, N. Y. Juno 2, 1876.
A RETURN TO FIRST PRINCIPLES.
p n uJs,n. Of Tbe Tr{bunf.


SIR: Among all the suggestions thrown out
in anticipation OF the coming campaign, do not see the
slightest hint of the desrabilty possibility OF re-
turn TO that first principle OF written Constitution
an attempt to choose perfectly unirammeled elocto oil
body II the subject Is worth discussing why not as
css the possibility OF such course in your eoumhs
Let the men who really in favor OF honest ana capa
bic administration assemble Ia each state nominate MOI
President but candidates for electors known to the
citizens OF each State upright ana )niIclOuS ncn
leaving them under no obligations whaiever 10 vote ior
any man but lust to seems best 10 mem alter
meeting If such election could be carried even III
one State II would have its effect | cannot sec any
other way of eleting a President which viii not neee5-
sarily put power in the hands Of party managers.
seems 10 me that there Is possibility IN each Stare Oi
hoo,ing electors character for purity hud as
crction There Is absolutely possibility OF nominating
candidate for the Presidency Of similar Character ny
anv convention whatever. a.
baltimore, June 3, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
MIR. BLAINE NOT SAFE FOR 4 PRESIDENT.


SIR: Will you tell me how Mr.. Blaine can
make a safe the head OF this Government When
by letters just published he himself TO be
such stock jobbcr and speculatori Placed in such a
position what a temptation to continue business In
which has had long years Of experience even at the
expense OF the Government To elect Mr. Blaine ar
President of these United States with his Acknowledged
speculative procvities would be most dangerous ex-
pertinent TO say that would not his official posi-
ton to forw ard his speculative ends would prcpos
ferrous even if 1t not notorious that 1t is almost
II not quite as impossible to s0 from his cups
or sow from the mire man with speculative III,
clons painpered by long practice, from the error Of
his way We want a different man IN these degenerate
tiues-one who though decided In his political prefer
cuceg vet has less OF sectional hate and OF extreme
party feeling who mas held himself entirely free
from stock gambling and stock gamblers. We want a
purt heightened Statesman and patriot and not nero
political tricscr who for persnal ends would enScndcr
hate and political anmOsiy between the North and the
South. W. H.
Baltimore June 9, 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
GEN UAwLEY FOR PRESIDENT.

To the Editor or The TFtOhHt'
SIR: Believing that none OF the present
nronent candidates are to receive the nominations AT
Cincinnati beg to present the name of Gen. Joseph X
Hawey Of Connecticut President OF the Centennial
Commission With an unbemshed record, abilities not
exceeded sound all questions OF finance acceptable 70
ali friends OF puye government uncomprOmsing Toe
fo oi,icial or private corruption with CIVIL polIca
and military record over which no shadow has ever
ssed and blessed with health and physique that ON
cal cares could not break down. he Is the man Tor the
hour $500
burden CttI L. l., June 4, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10

Blaine leads all competitors by hong stride. The
people. vulgary speaking do not fool worth cent.
They sOidly persist IN refusing to allow brilliant
and solid reputation that has been slowly binding
before their eyes for 20 years to be hacked down
IN day by men who naively swear that they know
nothing about it, who stll more navely testify
that il is as white az it is brlliantsimpy to suit
the exgences of political campaign 1t is useless
to hope for anything from the people. Mr. Blaine Is
not to be crushed by any languid weekly or semi
weekly charge, made with guns that wheel around
and pound for him the moment they are fired. His
foes must fling canton and scruple to the wind
They must thunder all along the line and thunder
all the time and lay in ambush where open warfare
fails. Especially as the great day OF the Conven-
ton draws nigh they must have poisoned arrow
ready to twang at him too late for even his strong
and Clio hand to parry His 20 years of public lie
cannot fail to furnish something to the dihgent
seeker which be sawed and split and whitfield
and sand-papered and painted and tipped into some
thing which viii pass muster as missile, at least
till election day. 1t is certainly possible to defeat
Mr.. Blaine, notwithstanding his great might
almost say his unprecedented strength with the
people. lie makes splendid fght but he has the
whole field against him and only the people for him;
and desperate foes know many ways to defeat the
peoples will. But assure my friend Aquila that
his weak little dilutOn of chops and tomato sauce
yours, Pickwick," is not going to do it. lie must
devise something more powerful than this, or he
will make no impression whatever on the stomach
of the body polite. As there is only fortnight left
for his decoctons TO work in, it behOoves him to be
dilircnt in business az well as fervent in spirit.
Ner-York May 30, 1876. JANUS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10

SrRAIGIITAWAY OR CONDENSATION CENTENNIAL.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR: If New-YOIk il the battle ground for
the approaching Presidential fight, let nave Evar:s
aud BiotOT citizen champions 4 stra.,haway Re
publican course, ar Eyarts and luckey OF Virginia
combination Centennial ticket. A Liberal.
Aee lOrL, Jane >, 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
coNK1lSG's PRIVATE LErrERs-oR MoRToNs

TO fhe EditOr OF THO TrlbHne.
SIR: | was Republican, then Liberal
Republican and finally because wanted to but felt
forced to- voted for Mr.. Tidcn for Governor aud the
entire Democratic ticket II the Republican party has
pccn sufficiently punished by losing the last Congress-
now let 1t give the country good candidate in the per
son of Mr. Blaine, who can, In my Judgment command
more votes than any else, and the independents are
ready to come back and help elect him. distrust Mr.
Brlslow. want no Southern man-nO man whom the
south is willing to trust As a compromise VIII vote
for Blaine and BrisOw, but not BrisOw first. The
private letter business ought even 10 shame MI 3lor
ton Suppose Mr.. Morton and Mr. Conkling give us an
edition Of their confidential correspondence, IN blue and
gold, for immediate distIibutiOnl No, no; u won't 60
down. II there is a delegate to the Cincinnati COnyen-
ton who allows this 10 influence his vote lie Is bigger
man than take him for Mr. Blaine has more friends
than any other man. and popular vote to-day would
decide Let Mr. BristOw's friends take the second place
and be satisfied Isn't l. fair that the majority should
have first choice Don't force some OF us to vote for
q bad DemOcfats j. H. ID.
Nctc- YORK, June 6, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10

They issued manifesto something like the style we see
at fins day to effect tnat they were TOO hgiinuSu
aud pure countenance the election VI man IKE ne
Wit Clinton The fifty were really men OF high character
such "a MelanctDon Wheeler, john Dner Charles klng;
aud tue ike They were cal cd the hlg-miuded my,
William Coleman, then editor OK ne Eeenusg Ios h
am ortcr of tho movement although not among the
ers The result the election OF DG VIII Cn'q I.s
with all the good results for the stare i1o"n1 IN S
train They were sinDly 1fty respectable genue'neh
without followers Verb. sap sat- 'LIsHAS'
Nen York, June 8, 1876.
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THE "HARDPAN" OF RETRENCHMENF.
70 the Editor Of The Tribune

THE GUARDIAN" OF KEThE1'OIT"r.-V.'
TO the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: Never were the Democrats 40 closely
united in good now. They are determhed W
earry back the party the honest times OF jackson ana
Van Ruren and they will do it, For years the party has
had no reputation for integrity Since Gov lilden mas
fought the thieves and Ring the tune has changed
and where the Democrats lose one ring man or MS
sympathizer they will gain Ave honest men In my
Indictment ere discussion among the honest e Vi
The nortv Tho farmers with voice are for Iidei
Tie people cont about currency discussion Ihey
want economy and refOrm-thcir money saved, Ihey
feel that there is little in talking OF nlru OF sou
M uey when the Government takes all tne farmer Sln
ret rom his farm in the way of taxes or al KiuS Ihy
don't have enough left ~ make 1t necessary lOr Den ~
robIe themselves whether IL be- soft or nara tne haiu
uIrt is 10 have the National Government take all Tor one
lax or another. They wanG tis reform tne ehpeuses
emf down and the peoples money saved DO ms anu tne
currrIcv question Will take of ITSELF ana business
will sping up as this load Is taken on NO one
'"' wv - INV " An ULSTER Co. FARMER
1filt0u n y, June 2, 1876
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FROM A POLITICAL PESSIMiST.
Tn fhe EdlInr OF The Tribmne.

SIR: In common with many, am very much
interested in "The Peoples Canvass" as carried on
through the columns OF THE TRIBUNE Many OF the cor
respondents seem be in earnest for REFORM and Is 10
be hoped that the will be affected. What we want
Is good solid reform in the body polite, whether II De
through the Republican Democratic party mus'
say that have little faith in the present time ana gen
Grafton | would not be understood as Wishing 10 as
courage any good effort IL being made, tor nope io
the best. - oi1"'H"'
Laurence, Kan, May 90, 1876
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VIM NJ EvARTs AZ a REFORM CANDIDATE.
II the EdiLor or The TrLbMne.

To the razor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Having voted for Fremont, Lincoln,
Grant and Greeley should like very much to give tho
next vote VIM NJ Eyarts am told politicians don't
Ike him. Well If his character is pare is an oGce-
lent reason why the people would support him. Eut
Sew-York politicians going to Cincinnati cannot support
Lin FOR the reason that the - rcuse Convention III
,trtrtCd them for Nj. Coukng. the people, vhc
they return viii instruct the delegates to remain nome
hC Icaf;cr COBkug, outside oi The CnGt0mhOusc, has
NOT five votes In this town. 70 nominate COnhnS IL Ia
throw away Nev-lOrk In November. since bainc's
victory his Tlagners he j. tine choice OF the RcpuD
rans here an comics, thai no sta3ds the examination
well that ne has become my second choice WIN.
u. Eyarts command the entire Republican vote ~
Richmond County, and large vote from moral. upright
Democrats MLslflLLD
IOaeHc.ic, ". J., June T. 1876.
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THE DUTY OF INDEPENDENTS.

SIR: Mr. II. \. Brown says in TIE TRIB-
rvE: 1.-The Republicans will not nominate Mr.. Adams.
He represents every thing that l. most desirable IN
Observation-Disclosures capacity, training experience.
traditions" Why then Will no not be- nOnin1todi Well,
MIR. Brown, viii yOu will any body tell why Will a
truthful show that reform IL not To be expected
inside of the party nrgan-atiOnsi II So what Is
the plain duty OF relormcrsi a. B, CASE.
Milan Ohio june D. 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
BRIsTow, ADAMS, OR EvAETs.

SIR Speaking for the Liberals OF summit
County ohio-and have sounded many-I find them
quite unanimous Brstow Adams. or Eyars for rst
choice and Hayes next They not SO far as my III
auiry extends enthusiastic for Blaine. suspect how
ever that the nominee OF the Cincinnati Convention Wi
inf tho choice OF tne Republicans. 1t Is certain
mat Conkng or Norton will poll strong vote IN
this re- zion. oo""ii'
A krol, OHIO June 4, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
JULIUS II. sEELYE FOR PRESIDENT.

To the Edtt0r or Ihe Ivt0""e'
SIR: If the Cincinnati Convention fails to
harmonic readily on any of the candidates now prom
neny before the people, other names Will be broush
forward. There is man in American politics VINO
represents far correctly than either Mr. Blame or
MI BgstOw the true idea OF reorn-reiorin paseu not
only ON economic hut on moral and religious grounds
Ii IS the BON Julius IL. seeyc Of MASSACHUSETTS, I'M.
certennioI wear the people would hail with great
satisfaction the nomination OF n representative New
Fnlandcr and true son Of the Purtns. as the RepnD
lican candidate for President
Phiiadelphpi, June 7, 1876
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MIR. BLAINE's PLUCK.

To the E6itor Of The Tribune.
SIR: am an old-fashioned Wing and Ee-
publican. Henry Clay was my model voted Tor
Grant for Horace Greeley and for Tlden for Governor
and yet [ am a strong Republican. want chance 10
woe for James c. Blaine lie Il showing qualities that
lIxe, and that the people lke-piack. should 20
further than he has done III man were 10 say 10 me,
have Your private letters, and mean Ia publish
them" wuud knock him down, II strong enough ana
1hOhe the letters out 81 aim. AhEIICAN CITIZEN.
Nclr- York, June ., 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
MP. BLAINE AND HIS AsSAILANT5.


SIR: The object and aim of the men who
are now attacking Mr. Blaine Is so apparent that 1t
should awaken such indignation in tbs public mindls to
unite in favor Of Mr. Blaine all who like fair dealing and
who hate scandal and persecution Persecution awakens
svrn,thy and have been unable To witness these des
perate attacks the character Of the eXSpedker Will
saying that, II were delegate To CINCINNATI,
would on this very account give him veto, even II
had previously In favor OF other Candidate
Ne,c- York, June 3. 1876. H.
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MR.. BLAINE ALWAYS A VICTOR

I o INC EUFTUT Ut I"t ITTV""u'
SIR: There Is no other name To win by as
strong Blaine" striking struck, he scaters enemies
aud wins friends with every blow Tried in the fire
kindod 10 him. the Te,duum u pure lold-the
dress Goals fire the heads OF his enemies. sword
To traitors a shield the l0yal pure, WISE faithful
and able nothing Is lacking TO complete HIS greatness
except the greatest place j. j.
NcAcAect0Na, Juno z, lST6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
EvARrs. BLAINE, Or BRIsTow.

SIR: Is there an independent paper in the
land which will allow Baine's egg to stand on endf IL
certainly deserves TO have SUCH fortune. Since his
yatc character has escaped scOrching what are III
munitions against his public career WORTH A. New
Yorker l. always and everywhere demand Eyarts ror
the Pre- ,drntai candidate At Cincinnati m next 10 MIN
Blaine Win Br.soE third best, and al"iJ and anyway
f,,r rrr VIC. lrrsdcncv NEwYoRkER.
Aelr- / OrE. June \, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
MR.. BLAINE INDICATED.
TO Phe Edtt0r Of The r. ibaHc.
gty . Jomea q RIaine has n1ssrd the

SrR James g. Blaine has passed the ordeal
and come out the fight stronger than ever. Republic
cans should not be- slow take the mini" OF his
mics and give hn the nomination at Clnc nati Tic Is
the nblest and best named. Heretofore have
worked IN the independent Ro'o'1n pity; today fan
the line od Republican party, with Blaine Tor
ny standardbearer ind, should 80 receive tie NINA
ton, VIII give him my most energetic support.
JAuEs ID. Bil sOS.
No. 80 south Touyth-st, Phiiaiephia, June ,, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-10
ADAMS AND BRISTOW.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Having been Il subscriber to your paper
for many years, l take the liberty OF expressing an
opinion in regard to Presidential candidates. Ii this
II Charles Francis Adams and Benjamin H. BristOw
nominated Tor President and Weep eSeut az Cincinnati,
they will bc elected by an overwhelming majority No
other TWO in the country be elected by the Re-
publican party If the ST. Louis Convention puts forward
good man. A. W. [.
M0uch,sl,r Conn. June s. 1876.
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BLAINE AND wAsHBCRyE.


SIR: VIII yCu allow Il Ncw-Yolkcr and sin
GER admrcf OF tbs TgmuSE TO name his III, let In ito
coming ramnaigni II this: For President Jane, O.
Blaine Tor Vice President, Ehu u. N,shburue. Blaine
l. chOce in preference 90 all OtArgs. BY second
choice j. Norton would under circumstance, yJi"
for senator tDhkiug Tor my olcn. aud hs h. stungly
the sciincni Ut e Republicans OF tic county I've a.,
III New-i prk state. FRANK J. POSr
PhNhieipha, May ~. 1876.