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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

The CLAY-WARD AcrivRs.-A Consel,a' ".
tive meeting under the auspices OF 'he
aboye-named Club will be beld to-nignt y,
Jobn Lauer,s. The Council nominees anu
ali true Conservatives are invited 10 at'enu'
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MATCH CANE OF PoOL.-The match game
OF fiiieen.ball pool at Heusers' billiard
rooms last night was witnessed by large
number Of persons. The game was played
between Mr.. Edward Brian and we'll
known amateur Of this city, and resulted
in favor Of the former by score OF eleven
games to four.
MIR. Brian is well known as the for
mer proprietor OF the old American rooms,
and was with thessPurcell Battery during
tue war. For the past twelve years he has
been residing in New York and Provi'
dencp r. l.
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CIRCUIT CoURr.--In the City Circuit Court
yesterday-Judge Wexford presiding-the
suit Of Mary +. Goodman and Emma e.
Abraham as. James NJ. Gregory was dis
missed, and sundry judgments were re-
corded upon writs of inquiry. The most
important cases in this court will be heard
next month.
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Executive CLEMENCY REPUsED.-Gov-
ernor Holiday was waited upon yesterday
by n number OF gentlemen, including Mr..
L. g. Agee, Captain George ID. Wise, Post
master Forbes, and others. who solicited
the pardon OF Colonel John X. Popham,
now confined in the city Jail on the charge
Of unlawfully shooting the first named.
After listening aitentively to the reasons as
signed for the asking OF executive interfer-
ence, the Governor respectfully but firmly
refused TO interfere with the execution oil
the sentence OF the law.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

A BEAUTIFUL CEREMOSY.-Suiday cve-
ming, at st. Peters Cathedral, the annual
floral offering to the Blessed Virgin was
celebrated. A large number OF children
deposited beautiful and fragrant flowers on
the shrine Of the Holm Motber.
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FESTIVAL THIS EvENrNG.-The ladies' OF
Henrico residing in the neighbothood ol
Brook School, about three miles from thi'
city on The Brook turnpike, viii have les
tiyal this evening, commencing at D o'c.ocK
At s O'Clock Rev. w. f. Hatcher Will de-
liver a humorous lecture.
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WEATHER REPORT,

INDICATIONS FOR To-DAY.--For the Mid
die Atlantic States, stationary barometer
warmer sou,berly winds, clear or partly
cloudy weather.
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COMMITTEE MEETISGs.-The following
CouncIl committees will meet to-day The
Committee on Fire Departmental D O'Clock
at south Twelfth street, the Committee on
Lunatlcs at @ o'clock at the City Hall, ana
the Committee ON Ordinances and Schools
win meet Ut the City Hail at "a O'clock
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

Musical ENTERTAIN Young
Ladies, Missionary Society OF the First Bap'
tist church will give vocal ana ins.fu'
mental entertainment, reading, etc., this
evening at o'clock. Refreshments VIII be
served. The proceeds VIII DC devosea 70
missionary purposes.
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RICHMOND, Va, May "a, 1880.

RICHMOND, Va, May "a, 1880.
Having submitted our claims at the prl'
mary election on the 18th instant, and bav'
ing been regularly nominated, those VINO
vote % for us at the general election on the
9TH instant must do so with a full know
iedge that we are Conservative nominees.
A. W. WEIsIGER,
Il. A. SAUNDERS,
T. WILEY DAVIS,
r. EDGAR SHINE,
Of Marshall Ward;
RICHARD NJ. TAYLOR,
j. +. PHILLIPS,
OF Jefferson Ward.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

yrIJTT'S HAIR.DYE.-GRAY HAIR or
WHISPERS changed 10 a GLOSSY BLACK by
.inc,e annl,calion of this DYE, II hnparisa Natu-
81 tolor acis ns,autancously. end Is as harmless
as snrlpg-wsier. sold by druggists, or sent by ex-
pres on receipt OF VI.
OFFICE, 35 MURRAY STREET, NEW fohh'
Zap 2o-eodlyl
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CLOSING ExERcIsEs.-The closing exer-
cIses OF st. Philips Sewing school, corner
OF st. James and Leigh streets, WIN iake
place tomorrow at O'Clock. Inc iriehu'
az the cause are invited TO attend
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The ROYAL ARCANUM. The novel cere-
monv OF the public initiation Of candi-
date by Union Council, Royal Arcanum,
was witnessed last night by large audi,
epce at the Tabernacle, corner OF Clay and
Twenty fifth streets. The entertainment
gave every satisfaction, and will be repeat
ed tonight. There was good music and
pIenteous supply OF seasonable refresh
mpntc
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
very warm.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY 6 a. NJ, 6S /;
9 A. NJ, rs; noon. Sc; 8 p. NJ, So; 6 p.
H., so; midnight, n.
Mean temperature, S0s.
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THE COMMON COUNCIL.

FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS APPRoPRI
ATED TO ENLARGE THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TAX
FIRE DEPARTMENT-THE CUsToM-uoUsE
GAS AND wATER-NEw PUMP-wORKs.
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HoRsaoR ACID PHOSPHATE
IN NERVOUS DISEASES.

Having used 10 very consider ,bly. can TESTIFY to
It's great value IN functional arrangements OF the
secretory aud nervous systems.
CHARLES woopHoUsE, NJ ID.
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aygTIOS SALES THIS DAY.

l. THOMPSON BROWN, y. ~, excelleni Irlcs
resideoce on the north line OF frsnkln street
mo 2602, between rweniy-sS ana i"'n'-
seventh streets.
PAINE & NowLiN. 10 A. NJ, boot, and sDoss'
mems and boys straw and wool bats, shrs,
hoslery, fancy goods, &C.; also, nisrchtn' 'si'
ior,' stock OF ready made clothing.
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clay Wa rSl.

Editors Of The Dispatch; As citizen OF
C,oy Ward / would like 10 inquire II zap
tain C. w. Burr, nominated by the Ktad'
iuslers for the Board Of Aldermen from tnls
ward. is the same party who has always been
such an active and prominen, member OF
the Republican party, and who was EN-.
ployed as clerk in the c'i.tom'house unuss nasa
Mr. Rush Burgess soon after be came heIs
from the North. We think Il Is strlc''y w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

MEETING OF JAcKsoN.WARD vorsns.,r =,
Tho Conseryatiyes OF Jackson Ward VII
meet for important business at 'ne S'I UT
cult. Court room tonight at Soe'ocA'
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The Raleigh Observer regrets TO learn o
the serious Illness Of General iheopniu'
II. Holmes, who Is now quits advanced u
life, heing between seyen!y.bye and eignI'
years Of age.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

Editors Dispatch I having been nomi-
mated for Council iu Clay Ward by the Re.
sdiusters, l most respectfully decline, - !
am not candidate for any Office.
GZeRGE W. SMrHER.
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N. FLLYsos co.; advertising agents, Insert ad'
7erisements IL all OF the newspapers OF the Unssa
slses AZ publishers rates. Orders eiI a. the w.
match counting-room will reeei7S prsmst stte~
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SAVE MONEY by hsyilg yoar printing done tt'he
DirPArCH PRISrIsG-bovsE. H0oS "ofs' "W
p-ices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

THIS Being THE SEASON FOR EXCURSIONS
at cheap fares. you can 20 10 Baltimore ga YORK
River Line every Tuesday, Thursday, ane'saturday,
for TWO DOLLARS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

ROBERT p. SMITH, Cbilesburg, Va, writes ' AS
for Tdtts Pills, don't know how C aid do win
out them shaye had the liver disease over twenty
years. Two years ago ] got your pills They have
entirely cured me. always keep them. My neigh
bors know have them, and send TO me for then. /.
They always speak in the highest terms Of thcm."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

order for the president or secretary Of the
so-calIed Rcxdtustcr Club in Clay Ward 10
arise and explain, rs the voters Of Cisy
Ward desire to vote intelIixently. Let ~
hear from you before Thursday.
CLAYWAKD v0fER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

A SPRIGHTLY AFFAIR.-On Friday last,
when all the public schools were on the
qui uiUe Of expectation OF the visiting COM
mi;tee, advertised in this paper in the
morning, it was determined to have a
medal. presentation at the Bellevue school.
After waiting patiently (D till the last hour
Of school the Principal concluded not to
withhold the pleasure OF the children
longer, and all assembled in the audience
room at q O'Clock. Before the presenta-
ton the scholars sang some lively songs,
and two OF the little girls, Jeannie Lums-
den. OF Miss Dolan's school, and May Poin-
dexter, OF Miss MitchelPs, gave rectations
of reading and defamation, greatly TO the
general enjoyment. After this beautiful,
bright, and gistening gold star was pre-
sented to Miss Rena Hopkins with appro-
pirate remarks by the principal OF the
school. The medal was given by the teacher
Of the school. Miss Julia +. Mitchell, 10
the one who should obtain the greatest num-
ber OF certificates OF merit during tue
school session, and promised by ier months
ago. The names also OF May PoindeXler
Minnie Burch, Lily Satterwhite, and Ralpt
ChampIin were mentioned with honorable
reference as worthy competitors for th'
| medal.
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LOST. sTRAYED AND STOLEN.

T 0sT-FIvE DOLLARS RE. -
IL WARDS SETTER PUPPY, hye@1-xA
Mouths old, well grown marked as follows: Black
head ana ears; white body, with small black spots
back spot on fump baIf tail black eDG half white.
The above reward will be given on his delivery 10
me at Sl4 Clay street, or III Court OF Appeals
clerks oiiee. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN.
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CONSTIPATION.

Only with regularity Of the bowels can perfect
health be enjoyed. If the CONSTIPATION Is OF recest
d,,e. single dose Of TUFTS PILLS will suffice {:
ent n n has become habitual, enc pin should be
,,ken every night gradually esSenins the frequency
~ ,he dose until a regular dsily movement is OBJ
taiped. which will soon follow
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

Pev.R. y. Osgood, New York, says:
IL have had Dy spepsia. Weak stomach, and Ner-
xou,ucss. | never hsd any medicine TO do me 50
much good a TUFTS PILLS. They are as gooo
as represented"
orTICE, IS MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
Tap 20-eodly1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

RICHMOND, Va, May ~ 1880.
Ny name being announced as q candi-
date for the City Council, beg leave 70
say that l am candidate for tobacco
only, and not for any political Office.
Il. TxYLOR MCCgg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25
THE BOYS.
Nashville. 1SS0.V

General Johnston was escorted to the
train, where the committee saw him safely
en- sconced in a sleeper bound for Atlanta /;
after which they then repaired to knight d
Newman's restaurant and partook OF sup
per. From Atlanta General Johnston VIII
proceed to Washington.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25
EMINENT DIR. W. c. CAyESAGH.

MEMPHIS. TENN, WkliEo'
For ,oeaf digestion, cOnsunptfon' 9enera de-
bilft.. and want Of appetite, chcerfnly recoin-
mend Co!den's LIEBIG's LIQulD EXTRACT OF
BEEF.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

Quick ARREST Yesterday morning at
s O'Clock the Chief OF Police OF this
city received telegram from the
town sergeant Of Burkeyille, on the
Richmond and Danvilie railroad. The
telegram requested the police here to
arrest young white man named T. A. Da-
and who was wanted ut BurkevilIe TO an.
swer a charge OF felony. Captain Plea.
SAINTS, Of the First police district. was made
acquainted with the fact, and in hall an
hour after the telegram had been received
arrested the man In store on Main street
and carried him to the station-house. Last
night the prisoner was taken 10 BurkevilIe
in charge OF Sergeant WhitlOck.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

mr.. = Coy Lewis, Fulton. Ark, ssys;
.Aner a practicc OF twenty-five years pre-
roance TUFTS PILLS the best anti-oihons medi-
cine ever made"
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olution was adopted.
TILE NEW PrMP.wORKS.

Mr.. Higgins presented resolution re-
oucsting the Committee on Water to FUR
nish each member OF the Council and Board
of aldermen with printed specifications for
the new pump-works, &c.
The resolution was discussed at some
length.
The Chairman OF the Committee on Water
stated that the specifications had been print
ed, and there were some fifteen or twenty
printed copies at the Engineers office.
Mr.. Higgins, at the instance OF several
gentlemen, withdrew the resolution, re-
marking that he did so rs gentlemen seemed
indisposed 10 furnish the information be
Iacirp6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

ss- THE CIRCULATION OF THE BlsPATCH
II LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATIoN OF ALL THE oTHxB nAlLY NEWS.
PAPERS OF THE CITY.
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NOTICE. sbsli apply TO the Board OF
Directors Of tise Rsehmond and Danyilie Rail
fos2 Company for The RENEWAL OF CERTifI-
All "a NO. 1890. dated December IA, 1885,, Tor
ont snare OF stock IN satd company standing IN my
nsne: thf original ha,iRg be<n lost 0 inisIaid.
my ll-fswzm GEORGE Z. MATLEY,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-25

BRIEF PERsoSAL.-Right Rev.
George w. Peterkin spent sunday in this
city, the guest Of bis father; Rev. DR..
Joshua Peterkip, rector OF Ut. James
church. sa,i a so
Thomas G.. Popbam, OF RappahanBock,
and Alexander Hunter. OF Alexandra, ex-
members Of the Legislature, were in the
city Yesterday.
The heavy rain Of Saturday night washed
in the culvert on the corner Of Second and
Duval streets.
The examination in the public schools Of
the city commenced yesterday. The clos.
ing exercises will take place the second
week in June.
A fine paper gig, to be used at the State
regatta By the Rives Club Of the Universl-
ty, reached this city yesterday en- route for
Charlottesville.
The young ladies OF the Broad.Street
church will hold their Da,rymaids' Recep-
tion at the Broad-Street church lecture
room tonight. There will be choice music,
readings, refreshments, &c.
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TUg FIRE ApPARATUs.

Mr.. Taylor, chairman OF the Committee
on the Fire Department.. asked il the Fi-
nance Committee had considered the resolu'
tion in reference to the new truck.
Mr.. Christian 50 id the committee had not
vet considered the resolution.
Mr.. Taylor int imated that the fire appara-
tus was in bad condition, and one OF the
steamers neede d repairs which would cost
as much as n rev steamer. He desired to
know whethe the Committee on Finance
would consii er it discourteous il the Com
mittee on f. re Department should commu'
nicate drec with the Committee on Finance
on the sub ,ect.
Mr. Ski hker said they would not.
APPRoPW ALTON FOR THE SCHOOLS ADOPTED
The sergeant-at-arms having been SEM
out for absent members, aud secured the at
tendau ce Of several gentlemen, the resolll
ton lppropriating $4,000 to enlarge th'
publ c-school buildings was taken up, and
after discussion, adopted by the following
yot
yRs,-Messrs. Adams, Baker. CErtis, Davis o
Nj dison Ward Davis of Marshall Ward, EDWARDS
~ lett EiIgsnIl, Goddin, Gum, Hayes, Higgins
y icDowe Pemberion, Pierce, P1iihps, PniiocH
II ,iankin SiraiIs, TAYLOR Wood. ard Msnson-22.
NoEs.-Messrs. Christian and skinker-2.
Adjourned
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STRAYED FROM MY PREM. Ilsss
- isEs, In Manchester. an ALDERNEYxkAs
HL.fEk; moute.coiored body, With <eark marks.
niB pay reward II returned 10 me.
ml z4-3t ROBERT d. TAYLOR.
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fEntercd q, the Posf.onhce at Richmond, Va. a,
second-class matter.I
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WANTED, A GOOD TEA SALES,
w MAN-with an established trade and good
reference s-eilher on a commission IN sats or
York city, my 24-2t*
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WANTS.

WISH TO PURCHASE A SECOND
i HANDED PIANO. Any person having one iof
ale will pI ase leave ADDRESS aud terms m,o Win
Messrs. A. BODEKER BROTHfh;
my 25-3iS Main street, Richmond, va.
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VlT n I I'D, J U y
w SFCOND- HAND CARRIAGE or ROCK
AWAY. ,,onsr, ,p.rp or
N1,r fS CHARLES l.. TODD,
NV oAot No. 1918 Cary street.
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LETTER PROM GOVERNOR HOLIDAY. OF vIR'
oNIA-CANE PRESENTED TO GENERAL JO-
sEPH Z. JOHNSTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-09-25
OurDWty.

IL is not improbable that the Republicans in
Convention ON Saturday at MartinsbUrg Will
nut I'm nomination for Judge of this District
Mr. Wisncr the Republican postmaster of that
city 1.-THE Independent candidacy Of Mr.. Grove
seconded by the boiling Of the Spirit and some
who were disappointed i'm not getting their first
choice I'm the Democratic Convention, does not
assure us Republican Judge it certainly very
greatly cudangcrs the election of Col Faulk-
ner, whose ability is not questioned and to
whom even the mos, sorely disappointed has
rot raised "a single personal objection. No one
viii eaiusay the fact that COL Faulkner was
nominated by q regularly constituted Convcr-
tion There was 100 contest before the Commit
rec ON Credentials. no question that the dele
gates were there by appointment of their res
pcctiyc primaries. If any of them miSrcprc-
scutcd their constituencies they are amcnablc
o. them The characters of several have been
severely criticised cditorially in the Spirit. We
will not >ly that the alleged offences of one cs
pecially assaulted would have been mtigatcd by
his voting for Jefferson man. but we do say
Col. Faulkner ought not To be held responsible
for the acts of the Grove man whom the Spirit
accuses of being member of the Convention
and voted for Mr. Faulkner 10 increase Mr.
Groves chances of election We are hunting
Tor Judge not seeking 10 punish somebody.
We conceive it to hc our duty to support the
nominee, and, without at all debating to 9TH
er- their duty i'm the premises we may be par
doncd for remarking that we but fore>ec disas-
ter to the Democratic party if the Democrats of
Jefferson fail 90 accept the choice of its regular
ly constituted Convention, 10 which body they
referred the matter of designating a candidate,
and we appeal 90 the Democracy of the county
and of the District to be true to the timc-hon-
orcd usases of tine party We have not a single
word 90 say against any gentleman aspiring to
office and seeking to obtain by independent
candidacy. We have views of our own duty i'm
this crisis and, adopting the sentiment of Gen.
Hancock, I'VE shall indeed be happy in the
consciousness of duty performed
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Democratic Primaries.
SrmMIr Po1Nr. Scnt. u

SUMMIT POINT, Sept. DIST.
Ems FREE PREss-Dcar Sirs Democratic l'ri-
maricS are creatures ftic creation of the Dem
ocratic party and are specifically designed to
reflect the voice ofdcmOcrats and all others who
endorse democratic principles by voting its tick
ct. I'm the perpetuation of organization, they
sustain to the party the same relation as does
the trial by jury to the vitality of free inStitu-
tons Hence the apparent necessity of eXclu-
ding every element that tends To subvcrt the
true end of their institution and render incili-
cicnt their existence The design of the party
is to concilate every antagonizcd element of its
own ranks, rs also the diSailecicd elements of
other parties, and gain additional strength by
the forcible logic Of its past record, but is not
willing, even to accomplish this, to sacrifice u
single vital principle.
In furtherance of its grand mission the coop
Grafton of every voter, regardless OF previous
affiliations, is earnestly desired and will be cor
daily received. But to those who cannot swal-
low the Cincinnati platform nor endorse its
nominees; to those who wish TO participate in
its deliberations while they damn Its principles
and vote against its standard bearers-to such
cheeky individuals, who, by their position,
compromise every principle of dclicacy and fine
senSibility, il respectfully, but emphatically de-
clines companionship.
4 DEMOCRAT
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---> ~ y
Hon. Frank II crcJ0rd.

EDS. FREE Pres Will YOU please publish
a very few lines from stranger in regard To Il
sagaciOuS, wise and faithful public servant, SEN
ator Hereford of this State? ! have resided for
many years in Washington, and have an extern
Sivc acquaintance with members of both Houses
of Congress. Ny acquaintance with Senator
Hereford is slight never having spoken To him
but twice or three times aud then only for -
moment. \ man ofilUinitablc courage, untir-
ing energy and attention TO buSincSS-no Sena-
tor more So and like Mr.. Benton, unless cngag-
cd at the Capitol always 10 be found ut his
Rooms. Notwithstanding his plain and unprc-
tentiOus bearing few Senators t7ir accomplish
as much or wcd a grcater Influence in carrying
measures before the Senate. His character for
integrity and incotraptibihty is appreciated at
Washington. lie IS always in his seat and
keeps himself abreast with public business
His set speeches are gems, logical and To the
point. showing great care and comprehension
in his preparation He is a National man,
pronounced Democrat, and man of undOubt-
cdly high abilities. He iSan honor To the State
he 80 ably and ii,ly represents and would honor
any other State rs well In times like the pre-
sent, when every department of the Govern
men; is demoralizcd and corrupt we should
look for tine ueA instead of acic men. The adj
mini-tratiun Of the Government Is abOat To pass
into honest hands We trust, AND President Han
cock will need the support of men in both
Houses Of Congress who are known To- the coun-
try for their integrity, ability and experience III
pnblic affairs, that the incoming adniinistra-
ton may have good send off. In anh ieiiun
times the South maintained her controlling IN
flucncc in the administration of the Govern
ment by Keeping good men in Office and by
keeping them in long enough 80 know their
business. | know nothing personally of those
who are likely to oppose Mr.. Hereford for the
Scratc,-no doubt All are worthy gentlemen,
only know of him of whom ! speak At this
particular crisis should regard it is grave
error should this great State be deprived of the
acknowledgements of Senator Hereford. have
been led to say word from reading your ella
bora.c synopsis of the Senator's late speech in
your town. From the abstract given in the
FIRE. Press il must have been Il model speech, 81
lucid, and just and statcsmanikein every point.
NON resident.