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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-07-14
Statement of Expenses.
rides that the

County Commissioners shall make out and
publish annually, in at least two newspapers pub
shed in their respective counties if there be two,
A DETAILED, MINUTE AND ACCURATE
STATEMENT Of the expenses of their said coun-
ties, specifying therein each particular item Of ex
pense, and for what and to whom paid, and shall
also deliver to the Sheriff of their respective cOun
ties as many copies of such Statement as there are
Election Districts of said county, at least ten days
before each general election, and the Sheriff shall,
within six days after the receipt of such copies,
set up of them at the place ofholdng elections
in each District"
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B9rStrange, how genteel young
man with black eye will insist upon
the story that cit was all in fun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
THE LOUISIANA ELECTION.

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE SEARCHING FOR
TRUTH UNDER DIFFICULTIES Es
WHO DON'T REMEMBER OR DECLINE TO
ASswEI-How GOVERNOR WELLS CHANGED
THE VERNON PARISH RETURNS TO ELECT
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90 1871
The Committee on the Powers Privileges and Duties
OF the House in counting the Electoral Vote to-day
called LOUIS n. Kenncr, OF tho Louisiana Returning
Board.
Mr. Lawrence objected 10 his further examination
on the ground that they had right to produce a
ness IN the custody OF the scrgcant-atArms Tor
tempt without tho consent OF the House.
SIR. Lawrencc's objection was ovcrrucd-4 against g.
Mr.. Kenncr was then Intercepted as 10 the return
from Vernon parish He had no doubt OF the origin
atty OF the paper presented 10 him on which he had
written the word "compile" Since Saturday hc had
not thought OF why IFS votes had been transferred
from tho Tdcn to the Hayes side. lie know OF moth.
ing in relation to those returns in the Board in
his presence.
The Louisiana Committee sent for the papers upon
which Mr. Kcnner's examination was based In order
10 examine tho witness who had brought them from
New Orleans, and who promises explain the chances
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mus DO that of tho two candidates has been
elected. II would be deporabe to'wtness IN IT.
regular controversy as TO which OF the two should re-
ceve or which should continue to hold tho ONCE
In all periods OF history controversies have arisen rs
to the succession choice OF the chcs OF States ana
no party or citizen loving their country and It's free In
situations can sacrifice too much OF feeling in
preserving. through the upright course OF law their
country from the smallest danger to Its peace on such
nm occasion, and 1t be impressed TOO nrmy In
the hearts Of all the people that liberty and real
progress exist only through cheerful adherence
TO constitutional law.
The bill purports to provide only for the settlement
OF questions arising from the recent elections Tho
fact that such questions arise demonstrates the
necessity which, l cannot doubt, will before long be
supplied OF permanent general legislation meet cases
which have not been contemplated in the constitution
or laws OF the country. The bill may not DO pericc;
and its provisions may not be such would DO best
applicable to ali future OCCASIONS but is calculated
10 meet the present condition OF the questions OF
the country.
peace and quiet and harmony between all parties
all sections Its industries arrested labor uncm-
ployed capital dlo and enterprise parayzcd by
Of the doubt and anxiety attending tho uncertainty Of
a double claim the Chief Magistracy OF the nation
II to be assured that tho result of tho election
will be accepted without resistance from tho support
OF the disappointed candidate and that its highest
ofccr shall not hold his place with questioned title
OF right.
Believing that tho bill will secure these ends, give
It my signature U. S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Jan. 20, 1877.
Mr.. STEPHENS CoNDIT1oS-A FALSE REPORT
OF HIS DEATH.
fhlsc rumor gained currency at tho Capitol to Gay
He Is quito ILL., It Is true, IRON laryngcal cough and
neuralgia in the side, producing difficult and painful
expectoration; but he In no immediate danger TO-
night at o'clock mis- physicians, Drs. Walsh, Hall
Garrett, have assured both him and his friends.
Az midnight Mr. Stephens was reported in a com.
paratvely comfortable condition, with Immediate
danger OF q fatal result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
MEXICO.
[Dx CABLE TO THE HERALl

1GLEsIAs AND AMERICAN oFFIcERs-A PnoCLA-
NATION IN FAVOR bE IaLEsIAs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 20, 1871.
Referring to the statement Of the NEW York
HxRALD's Washington correspondent that number Of
American officers had concluded TO offer their services
10 glesas and raise force in the Southwest to invade
Mexico and establish bis claims, lglesias yesterday
stated that the Information In the telegram cor.
rect Thcre are he said many good reasons Why this
movement by my friends in this country be Of no
assistance TO me in my efforts to bgng about change
OF government in Mexico and shall advise my friends
OF the conclusion have arrived at For this purpose
intend TO proceed East as possible"
PROCLAMATION FAVOR IGLEsrAs.
Reports from Sonora Mexico, via San Diego say
That General Marisca, the military Governor, has
Issued proclamation declaring gesias the legal Pres.
dent and avowng his purpose TO support him. Pes
luera. with bis troops, is reported committing numcr.
outragcs on tho inhabitants, but avoiding battle
with Mariscal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
MR.. TILDEN'S CASE,

Mr.. CHARLES o'CoNoR NOT TO DE Ex-GovER-
NOR TILDKNs coUNsEL-JuDdR BLACK AND
LYMAN TRuMDULL PROBABLY TO ARGUE THE
CASE FOR THE DEMOCRATS
Governor Tildcn and Charles OConor were at room
202 OF the Aston House yesterday afternoon. II was
Immediately whispered that the conference rs the
meeting dubbed, related to Dir. OConor's engage
mcut counsel for the democratic party before the
joint Electoral Commission. Mr. O'conor, however,
denied the truth OF this story saying that no
leave active work to younger heads and limiting that
he not at all likely to appear again counsel In
any law case AS TO the ''confercncc," be de-
cIarcd that was simply a meeting between
number OF gentlemen IN regard to the so-
Element OF some private legal business Further
inquiry confirmed this statement and Il appeared
that although Governor Tildcn made, MS usual some
brief reference to the subject nearest his heart
the Prcsidcncy-no mention OF the en-
gngcmcnt OF counsel IN his behalf Mr. O'Conor Ia
NOT inclined TO 10 Washington TO argue the demo-
cratic before the commission, and II nav be
stated as coming from trustworthy authority, thai II
counsel are employed Judge Black and Lyman Trum-
bull will probably be engaged. Even should Mr. OConor
be- persuaded to go. those two gentlemen will In all
probability be associated with him.
Among Governor rden's immediate friends, who
be Justly presumed to reflect his own wishes and
opinions, the proposition that counsel shall argue tho
doubtful points Of the case before the commission IL
viewed with favor. They consider MT Tildcn's case
impNgnablc from legal point OF view, aud think no
can only gam, instead OF losing, by the effect OF
thorough legal clucdntion Of all doubtful points This
they think, rs particularly trnc OF the Florida casc
where the interpretation Of tho State and even
tho action OF the republican State courts who have
branded the Hayes electors usurpers, prove that
Mr.. rlldcn is beyond the shadow Of doubt entitled
To the Florida vote. Said a distinguished democrat an
eminent lawyer and intimate friend OF Governor Tldcn
I'm the Florida case alone Mr.. rden be de-
clarcd elected As to Louisiana, tho case Is differ
crt there. The state laws against there
they wore framed with q special view 10
this emergency; they wore made Tor dcfraud ny
The people OF their votes. hope land Governor TIL
den desires Il aso) that the Florida will be thor
ouehly argued To be sure, the maj rity is small but
four votes in this Just good MS 10 900.
cannot imagine even II all the supreme Court judges
on the commission were republicans, thai single one
would be found who, ON thu showing OF tho Iorida
case alone would hesitate to award tho Presidency
Mr.. Ildcn. The judges arc men impartial, fair,
so utterly removed from partisan bias that comb
dent they will dccioe unanimously for Mr.. Tildcn."
Governor Tildcn 10 not quite 80 positive Of favor.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

DEcIsroN OF JUDGE CARPENTER IN THE HABEAs
CORPUS CAsE-AN APPEAL TAKEN TO THE
SUPREME CouRr-wIrHDRAwAL OF SIMILAR
CASE by THE REPUBLICANS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CoLrxBIA, Jan. 90, 1877
Judge Carpenter this morning filed his decision in
the Peter Smith habeas corpus caso, Involving tho
question Of the validity of pardon issued by Govcr
Chamberlain, ioreshadowed In tho HERALD OF this
morning An appeal has been taken by democratic
counsel and tho Will be heard before the Supreme
Court tomorrow
THE TWIN CASE WITHDRAWN
The twin already before this court Ia It's original
Jurisdiction to-day withdrawn by republican coun.
sell every Is directed TO The one end
OF keeping the question as to tho Governorshp of
the court OF nal resort
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Inspector General Randolph p. Marcy, United States
Army, and George Rignold, tho actor ut the Now
YORK. Archdeacon Gray. OF Brighton. England, is At
the Glcnham. General George A. Forsyth aud Major
Joseph p. Sanger, United States Army. and Icutcn.
ant Colonel Gordon, OF the British Army, al the
Fifth Avenue william Piper, OF Bordeaux is ut tho
Brunswick Naval Constructor Isaiah Hnnscom,
United States Navy, is at the Grand. Royal N. Pull
sfcr and F. Il. Haskell, OF Boston, are at the West.
minister. Chief Engineer Charles IT, Loring United
States Navy, and George N. Pullman, Of Chicago.
at the Windsor. General Robert Lcnox Banks. Of
Albany, is at tho Clarendon. Rev. Or. W. r. @. Null
len. Of Toronto. Is at the Sturtcvant Lieutenant
James r. Seliridgc, United States Navy. 10 az tho 81
lamea
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SOUTHERN SENTIMENT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
LOUISVILLE, KY, jar. 20, 1877.
Southern correspondent Of the Couricr-JoanaI
arrived In Louisville to-day from political invcstga.
ton in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama Mississippi and
Kentucky. He has met prominent representative
persons In the sections named since the passage Of
the Electoral Tribunal bill, and speaking OF their
timents in general, he says:-"The ono universal
thought Is that peace and prosperity will result from
manifest tho utmost confidence IN tho gentlemen who
expected TO compose the tribunal and will nc
qucscc in tho result Of their choice with all due pro-
pretty"
The correspondent says business indications have
looked up wonderfully within tho last week, and that
the people everywhere satisfied OF happy and Just
termination Of the Presidential pcrpcxity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
OUR ROYAL GUESTS.

THE RUSSIAN PRINCES ENJOYING THEIR VISIT.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 20, 1871
The Grand Duke Alexis, with Baron Schilling and
number of other Russian officers, left hero on tho
steamer Cygnot this morning for Knot's Island and
other excellent ducking grounds in Currtuck sound
The royal party will be absent several days, baggng
the wild fowl Of tho Carolina wnters They will occupy
for the most OF the tmo the duckng quarters OF New
York sporting club and expect rare recreation.
The Grand Duke Constantine and Admiral Boutakofr
remained behind and tho streets all the after
with large company OF officers from tho frgates
Svetana and Bogatyr enjoying the bright and beaut
full wcat her We arc having.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ACCOMPANYING HIS
| APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORAL BILL.
Tho following is the Presidents Message concerning
tho Electoral BILL
| To TIN SENATE UNITED STATES
follow the example heretofore occasionally pre-
OF the to provide for and regulate tho counting
of the vote for President Vice Pre- sdcnt and the
decision Of questions arising thereon because of my
appreciation of the imminent peril to tho institutions
Of tho country, from which, In my judgment, tho
act affords wsc and constitutional OF escape
For tho FIRST time In tho history of our country
under the constitution as II now is dispute exists
with regard to tho result OF tho election of tho Chief
Magistrate OF tho nation 1t Is understood that upon
tho disposition OF disputes touching tho electoral
votes at the late clcction,by OF the
statcs depends the question whether or tho other
tho candidates for the Presidency the Chief
Magistrate Tho importance OF having clearly asccr.
tanned by procedure regulated by law which Of the
citizens has been elected, and OF having tho right
OF this high Office recognized and chcerfuy agreed In
by nll the people OF the Republic, cannot be over.
estimated and leads to express Congress ana to
tho nation my great satisfaction the adoption OF
measure that affords orderly OF decision OF a
gravcly exciting question.
Who the history or our country In Its earlier period
shows the President Of the Senate counted the
votes and declared their standing, our whole history
shows that In Instance OF doubt dispute has no
exercised tho power OF deciding, and that the two
OF Congress have disposed OF all such doubts
and disputes although in no instance hitherto have
they been that their decision could essentially
have effected the result. For tho nrsi tnc then tho
government OF the United states Is now brought 10
moct the question as ono vital TO the result,
and this under conditions not the best calculated
to produce agreement or 10 induce calm feeling
In the several branches OF tho government or among
the people Of the country. In case where as now,
the result is involved IL IS tho highest duty Of tho
lawmaking power to provide In advance a constitu.
oua, orderly aud just method Of executing the con.
stituton 10 this most interesting and critical OF ITS
PROVISIONS. Tho dong SO, far from being compro-
OF right Is an enforcement of right and cxccu-
ton OF powers conferred by the constitution IN Con-
grcss.
think that this orderly method has been secured
by the bill, which, appealing to the constitution aud
the law as tho guido In ascertaning rights provides
means OF deciding questions of single returns through
the direct action OF Congress and respect douoc
returns by tribunal OF inquiry whose decisions shall
stand unless both houses OF Congress shall concur In
determining otherwise, thus securing dcnnto dispo-
siiion OF all questions OF dispute whatever aspect
they may arise. With without this law, MS all OF
the States have voted and TIC vote Is impossible IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
IRVING AS RICHARD III.
HIS APPEARANCE LAST NIGHT IN LONDON IN
NEW noLK-A SUCCESS AND 4 FAILURE ON 4
FIRST NIGHT.

HIS APPEARANCE LAST NIGHT IN LONDON IN A
NEW noLK-A SUCCESS AND FAILURE ON A
FIRST NIGHT.
[Dx CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
LONDON, Jan. 20, 1877.
Mr.. Irvtng's performance of Richard III. at the
Lyceum tonight was the most important theatrical
event OF the winter. The house was filled from pit
TO dome and the choice places were filled by the
Ntte OF London society. First nights are Justly
famous here for their collection OF cultured and
critical auditors, and the present occasion there
extreme exhibition OF this characteristic Of
Arst nights.
SHAKESPEARE WITHOUT ADDITIONS.
The text rendered was condensed version Of
the play Shakespeare wrote it. All the additions
and interpretations Of Collcy Cibbcr were ignored, as
have come down rs traditions in the theatre from
the days OF Garrick, Kean and Booth.
The opening lines
Now Is the winter of our discomfort
Made glorious summer by this sun Of YORK
were received with tremendous and rapturous an.
md Hastings ordinarily cut out, were retained In
The present version Goster's sentimental gal.
lantry in the courtship Of Lady Anne was given
with brilliant freshness and finish, and tho scenes
with the Lord Mayor and with Buckingham were
very successful. In the second act the conception
Of Richards character varied most widely from the
stage traditions.
A SIGNAL FAILURE
In the parts subsequent to the coronation, when
the tragic tone OF the play rises, It was conceded
that Mr. Irving's personation was failure. His
mannerisms became unpleasanty obtrusive; his
defamation became indistinct and spasmodic, and
merged into rant In the dream scene he lacked
the terrible power and sustained splendor Of
Booth.
In the nrst three acts the performance was efrec-
tive, original, and finer than Booths, because less
conventional. In the remainder Of the play it was
disappointment There was more Of comedy or
melodrama in 1t than tragedy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
AN OLD MAN KILLED.

ST. Lorr. No. Jan. 30, 1877
This morning the body of John Bishop aged seventy.
five years. found by the roadside short distance
from his the Seven Milo House. abous seven
miles from this city. lis head partly submerged
IN marsh while his pockets were turned inside out,
and his boots had been carried away Hc had been
with friends the hotel the previous evening, and
started for home about nine O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
SPAIN AND CUBA.

NO TRUTH IN ALLEGED NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE INsURGENTS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 1871
There Is not particle OF truth the statement 70.
gently made that the Spanish government is In nego.
laton with the Cuban insurgents with view to grant
lhcm autonomy of scfgovernmcnt On the contrary,
Spain occupies tho same position as heretofore with
regard TO the affairs OF Cuba, with probability what.
Of changing It.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
MURDER.

ST. Louis, No, Jan. 20, 1871
brutal murder committed about one o'clock
tnis morning the Comiaue Theatre William
Wiener the night waichman, accused A. v. Lawrence.
assistant barkccper Of tho establishments. with maxi
ing some dsparaging remarks about MIN. This Law.
renee denied, whcreupon Wiener drew his revovcs
and sho, Lawrence in he neck killing him almost IN.
stan,ly. Lawrence was formerly resident OF Cam
bridge, Ohio Wiener Is under bonds Tor attempting
10 kill his wife few weeks ago Ho was arrested early
mn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-30
DESPERATE SHOOTING AFFRAY.

CHEYENNE, Wy. T., jan 80, 1877.
Al Gnoway's rancho, twenty-five miles south Of
here, difficulty arose on Saturday between two horse
bcrders named q. W. Via Granville Pcakc, which
eliminated In both drawing shooters and IN the
exchange Of eleven shots, OF which Pcakc received
IN tho neck, one In the face and In The SION.
He Will probably die Via seriously wounded
~ tho hip and arm, and was brought here yesterday
~ wall LIKELY recover.
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DESPERATE CUTTING ARRAY.

MEMPHIS JAN 90, 1871
At ono o'clock this morning, mt the corner OF Mails
and Adams streets, in this city, Pat Connc, fireman,
the throat and probably fatally Injured,
by young man named John G. Jones, who had been
elected from a saloon a few minutes previous. Con.
ncli who was present. made the remark, "Scrved
him right Jones waited outside until Cornell came
arrested. He had tried TO shoot saloon keeper tho
IA A.(r--
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

Tho steamship Abyssina will lcavc this port on
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool
Tho mails for Europe will close at the Post once %
four o'clock A. NJ
The New YoaK HsnALp-Edition for Europc-wilE
DO ready at halEpast three O'Clock IN tho morning.
Single copies. In wrappers for mailing. SIX ccnta
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
[DY rEIEonAnu TO THE HERALD. 1

[DY TEIEon40H TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK, Va. Jan. 20. 1871
The United States steamship Hartford, flagship OF
Rear Admiral Tronchard, has left Hampton Roads and
up tho city TO await orders, leaving only the
Essex below The other naval vessels here await.
Ing orders tho Powhatan, Ranger. Alliance, and
the monitors MontauK. Wyandottc and Passaic. Tho
Alliance will probably drop down 10 the Roads this
week. she goes to the Mediterranean.
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WAsurxGroy. Jan. 20. 1877.

WAsuixGroy, Jan 90 1871.
JUDGE CLIFFORD on TIhs POSITION OF THE AS
socIATE JUSTICES AZ MEMBERS OF THE ELEc-
ToRAL CONFESSIONAL DUTY NOT DESIRED
AND NOT TO DE EvADED.
Judge Clifford, who will DO president Of the grand
commission Of 1ftoen and intermediary chairman OF
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changed communications respecting the sventuaity OF
the throne OF ST. Peter II said that tho
Catholic Powers have engaged to make the ssrictes
80 Of their ancient preroeatves to insure regularity
In the election OF successor to Pope Plus TX
NJ MAX oUrREy.
N. Max outrey, the newly appointed French Minister
10 the United States, will sail for New York In the
General Transatlantic Companys steamer Canada from
uavre Februarya
THE CATTLE DsEAsE
Tho British Council has issued further stringent or
ders against tho mpor alton into Great Britain from
Germany and Belgium OF cattle. hay, hdos, horns,
fat, hoos and fresh meat.
royal decree has been issued Brussels prohibit
Ing the importation into Belgium OF horned cattle and
sheep from Germany. England, Russia, Austria and
Turkey.
SILVER
Silver il quoted to-day a. 67<d. per ounce.
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GAS EXPLOSION.
FOUR MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.

FOUR MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
PROVIDENCE, r.. H. JAM 30, 1871
The laboratory OF tho Silver spring blcachcry, a
small BRICK building detached from tho main works,
demolished this afternoon by explosion Of gas
evolved during some chemical experiments on q now
preparation Tor finishing the surface OF CLOTH -Four
men In the building were badly burned, bat probably
none OF them received fatal Injuries.
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THE CENTENNIAL FUNDS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. %. 1871
In the matter Of the distribution Of tho balance Of
tho funds in the hands OF tho Centennial Board OF FL
nance. which the 10Th inst. decided favor OF
tho stockholders, District Attorney Valentine acting
for tho United States government to-day aps
peal to the Supreme Court OF the United states
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BURGLAR SHOT.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. JAM 20. 1877,
David Raggio notorious burglar and criminal, who
has just served out in the Wisconsin State
Prison for burglary committed In Milwaukee, was shot
Saturday night and died to-day from the effects OF
his wound The police have kept tho affair quiet hop.
iuC 10 Eecurc The Woman whom be nllegcd shQl MIN.
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BLACK HILLS ORES.
DEApwooD, Wy. T., ia

DEADwooD, Wy. T., jan 90 1871
Ciptain Gardner, prominent mining operator Of
this section, leaves TOR the East to-day with samples Of
from thirty different mines, twenty OF which
In the silver district OF Bear Butte. His object is
simply TO display them Incentive to the direction
of capital hlhcr and the OF smelling works.
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able Of the case-anc all who converse with
him say that while he is morally convinced OF HE
absolute right tho Presidency be ss thinks be may
bo counted Quit Is probably because he 10 Of les
sanguinc temperament then his friend who V quotes
above.