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Virginia Republicans and the Re-
adjusler's Convention

The Virginia Republican Association met last
night In st. Georges hall, 18th street north
west, W. F. Cooper tpresident) In the chair, and
sunn,ned a osar e,n Inc 4e useat6n
President to urge the restoration OF John A.
Moss to his former library position at the Capt.
tol reported that the President informed them
that he believed that Moss had been wronged,
and that at more convenient time he would
give the matter some attention; and that he
invited the committee to call on him hereafter
when he would have more time to consider the
matter. Mr.. Scott Wood moved that two dele
gates be elected to represent this association In
the readjuster state convention to De held In
Richmond on the "a OF June. lively dlscus-
sion arose between Messrs. Mitchell and Moss
as to the proprety OF sending delegates to meet
In read1uster convention. without invitation.
not joint one, and for that reason it was
entirely improper for republicans to pay any
attention to IL. The secretary was asked TO
read the call. as published in the Richmond
Wing, and II was read 1t was directed eXclu-
styely 10 the readjuster party, and the motion
to elect delegates was thereupOn unanimously
voted down. Letters were read from several
prominent Virginia republicans urging a COM
blEation Of the factions In the fall election as
the only means OF defeating the Bouroons In
the coming contest. The meeting adjour led
subject TO The call OF the president.
Terrible Charge Against a Father.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Philip Thomp-
son. OF the sixth police precinct, On dispatch
ITOW IRREGULARITIES, arrested cOlOred man
named John Thomas Mitchell, formerly pri-
vate OF the Metropolitan police force, and took
him TO police heaGquarter5-a warrant for hts
arrest having been issued charging him with
having had carnal intercourse by force with
his daughter, Ella, girl IA years OF age on
the ION OF May. In the Police Court this
morning the assistant district attorney stated
that In view OF the condition OF the girl he
had directed that the witnesses go before the
grand jury at once, and he suggested that the
case here be postponed. He asked that the
bonds be fixed at s., 600 for appearance OF the
prisoner. Judge Smell remarked that
this case showed the necessity OF some law In
this District on the subject OF incest.
MI. L. C. Williamson appears for Mitchell. The
daughter Is the complainant. Mitchell was
appointed on the police force February 25th,
1915, AID served In the precinct In which he
was arrested until dismissed from the force
June 7th. 1877. On charges OF conduct unoecom
Ing gentleman and police officer, the proof
showing that while policeman he kept Wo-
man In house on 18TH street, with whom he
was living In adultery, and that he neglected 10
provide for his own wife and children.
Nitchell's wife and daughter were before the
grand jury to- day. IL is stated that they charge
that this 10 the third time that Mitchell has
committed the offence, and that the girl is
about to become a mother.
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DROPOSALs FOR FUEL.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON May IL, 1881.
Sealed proposals. separately, for Wood aud Goal,
lndorsed snd addressed to the ecretary of tho
Navy will be received Until IL O'CLOCK NJ ,SATUR-
DAY, JUNE rs to supply the Navy Department,
and offit es thereof in Washington with fuS, viz.
$40 tons extra hard White ash Furnace Coal,
so tons " bite ash etove Coal
rec erNng the right to order much more of either
Furnace or stove as the Department may require
1T the sane price
All the coal 10 be of the best quality free from
DIRT and slate. ana iospec ed by sworn inspector
ton.
Twenty cords. more or less. Spruce Pine Wood.
Twenty i've cord, more or less, Hictory Wood :.
All OF the wood to be of the best quality. and in-
spected by q sworn inspector, 1t the cost OF the
contractor
The Coal and Wood to be delivered at the Navy
Department. or Office for which required by the
parties 10 whom the contract Cor coDtrscts) may 10
AWARDED, in such quantities ae the nyenience OF
the Der artment may require.
Abe right 10 reject any and all bids, 10 accept
any portion Of any bid. is reeer, ed; and the sue
ceseful bidder viii be required to furnish bond II,
the sum Of two thousa nd Collars q guarantee of
a faithful performance Of the contract which may
be awarded him. WIN. HUNT,
my19-jsw4w Secretary Of the Navy.
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WASHINGTON FISH MARKKr.-So,d nv r A.
Golden, agent, since last report 80 600 her.
rings, from $l.5O 10 81 80 per thousand: 900
shad, from 50 to &I2 per hundred
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Music By THH MARINE BAND, together with
cornet and xylophone solos, st Drivers Gar.
deE, every evening.
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DECORATION DAY camp stools only IL cents
~ U. Dammanns Combination store, 500 It'll
street northwest.
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WHITE AND CREAM OSTRICH PIuxxs ton
LOT, elegant quality, received TO day Pr.ce,
from s. to So, at Mrs j. P. Palmef's, No. I!OI 2
street, between 1Ith and 18th.
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LOOK AT THE IMMBEsE BARGAINS offered
for to morrow at NJ. Augenstein'S National
Auction House. SIT 7th street northwest, where
you receive the value OF your money--lS inch
waters, lie, worth Soc; Japanese knife boxes,
15c., worth 40c.; 10 quart dish pans 12c., worth
Soc; dust pans, &C., worth zoe. Specialties In
baby CARRIAGES +
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PROPOSALS.

DRoPosALs FOB SUPPLIES.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF CoLUMBIA =
WASHINGTON. May 20, 1881
Sealed Proposals will be received AZ the office as
above until ~ O'Clock noon. FRIDAY, June 10, for
furnishing Supplies to the various branches Of tho
District Govern ment for the yesr ending June 80.
1882.
Information, samples and blanks will be fur
nished ION Application at Room IL, Morrison
Buildil x, ~ street northwe eat.
BY order Of the Commissioners ID. G.
JOHN b. CLARK,
E236t Superintendent of Property.
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mo 2av2'

ARCHITECTS OFFICE, U. q CAPITOL d
- WAsHISsroN. d; q, May gth, 1881;
PROPOSALS FOR CUT OHIO STONE WORK;
FOR THE EXTENSION OF CITY HALL
Proposals for the above viii be oleued q, this
Office. where plans and specifications may be seen,
On TUESDAY, the 3IsT OF MAY, 1881, At II O'clock
m. EDWARD CLARK.
m9-eol0t Architect u. 8. Capitol.
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DROPOSALS.
NAVY PAY OFFICE, b

NAVY PAY OFFICE, ~
May 20, 1881.
Sealed Proposals viii be received 1T this office
until II O'CLOCK. On THE ST DAY OF NAY. 1881.
for supplying such quantities Of Fresh Beef and
Vegetables Fresh Bread and Baking navy Bread
o. may be required at the Navy Yard and Station
IT Warrington. ID. c., during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1852.
Blank forms II offer. and 81 necessary informl-
ton 20 Specifications and the auu les req uireds
can be procured by applying to the Inspector OF
Provision and Clothing at the Washington Navy
Yard.
j a. SMITH,
n2O-2av2w Pay Inspector u s. Navy.
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FCsslLL'S ice cream.

MARRIAGB LICENSES have been issued to
sheldon Withers and Susie Phillips: Edward
Mason and Annie Harris, both OF West Wash
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No HCMBUG.-Rememter r. Gold5ohmid. No.
sl2 7th street northwest, will sell TO- morrow
only, large Japanese fans for 1c.; Eastlake AZ
inch straw berry saucers CSC. per dozen; Japau-
csc folding fans with polished handle &C.; dne
soils In plain cOlors 15c. decorated tin and glass
picnic mugs Sc; fine decorated china and por
celaln chamber sets. containing 10 pieces, So. 50
painted folding straw fans 12c.: 9-inch cryst Il
glass cake stands 25c.; Eureka wine glasses $50
per dozen. Also great bargains In the lat
est designs OF baby carriages and travelling
trunks
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ORKNEY SPRINGS.
~ SHENANDoAH 90 VA. A.

ORKNEY SPRINGS.
" SHENANDoAH 90 VA. AAaA
8. NJ. MUiLIN, Proprietor. HHkV
OPENS JUNE ~. 1h.&fH4
Ibis MAGNIFICENT Summer resort, situated among
the mountains Of the Valley of Virgins only twelve
miles from Baitin ore Il Ohio Il. Il, at Mt Jack
son, within few hours travel Of the cIties OF Bst
more and Washington. 1t e1ces in all the features
which make watering place attractive. Its great
altitude, 500 feet above the level Of the sea.
ders the climate peculiarly healthful and delight
full. The Chalybeate, Arsenis, Sulphur Powder,
Iron Sulphur, Healing and Bead Wallow springs.
stand unrivaled on this Continent Fog health.
pleasure and good living, ORR ney 10 the place.
Round trip tickets issued by the different rail
road companies. Passengers leave Mt. Jackson
soon after the arrival Of the train, arriving at the
Springs to early tea. after being transp orted IA
Pa.k + W.gonettes over one Of the best mountain
any large wetering place in the two Virginias. and
with perfec safety no mountain to cross.
Bosrd from $43 to $50 per month OF 80 days, ac-
cordins to location. Special contracts made with
families or large parties. Dan accommodate $50
persons. Good bathing Fishing and hunting in
SESSION.
Splendid livery; charges moderate. Send for
pamphlet. m12-lm
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MIME. WASHINGTON,
WI FASHIONABLE
DRESSMAK1NG AND TRIMMING STORE,
121l Penna. ave-,
Dresses, Suits. Costumes. Oloaks, &c made in
superior style at short notice. Ladies can have
teed. ana
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LIEBIG COMPANY,S EXTRACT
OF MEAT. FINEST AND Cheapest
MEAT FLAyORIM0 STOCK FOR
bVUPe. MADE DISHES And SAUCES.

OF MEAT. An invaiusble and psiatsble
tonic IN I'll cases Of weak digestion and de-
bility. els Q UuOc01k and boon Tor which
nations should feel erstef nj "-See Nod
ical Prfsa, |" " LAno0f," 90 Rr1tixh Medical
Jcurpa,," &c.
CAUTION.-Genuine only With the fac
E.Inije Of Baron Lisbig's SIGNATURE In Blue
Ink across the Label.
OF NEAT. TO be had Of al etorekeepeep,
GrecerB and Chemia0 Soc agents for the
Dated ttates (whol.lae onlyl O D0id L
Co.. - Mark Lana London. England.
sp2e
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THERE'S been mighty Strengthening OF bent
backs since st. Jacobs OIL has been sold here.

THE FISHING SEASON DRAWING TO A CLOSE
The arrivals Of fish at 18th and 18th street
wharves are growing somewhat limited as to
numbers. The season has been one OF great
success as far eS quantities caught are con-
cerned, but very few fishermen have realized
much pecuniary gain, from the fact that prices
have ruled too low. Most of those renting
shores are now cutting out and returning with
their trappings. The arrivals yesterday as re-
ported by Marine Inspector j. X. Sutton were
as follows: 500 buncn nsh, 4, lS9 sha1, 80, $50
herring and 10 sturgeon.
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FOR POST OFFICE ENVELOPES

DROPoSALs FOR POST OFFICE ENVELOPES
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Washington. .. @, May 2, 1881.
Sealed Proposals Will be received At this Depart
ment until WEDNESDAY,. THE lsr DAY OF JUNE.
1881, AT IL O'CLOCK NJ for furnishing In such
quantities. snd at such times as tn y may be or
dered. all the Post Office Envelopes required for
Use during the ffcal year ending June 80. lss2. OF
the following classes. viz:
Nos, to FOR OfsciA Letters and Returns.
No. 5.-For Returning Dead Letters.
No. 6.-For Registered Packages.
No. Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages.
No s.-For International Money Order Adyices.
Blank forms Of bids, with samples and full speci
fcations. viii be furnished upon application to the
Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington.
DO.
THOMAS L. JAMES,
m3-2sw4w Postmaster General
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T AIDES SHOES.
TER GOODS ata
DIHCOUNT OF TEN PER GENT.
JAS III. VEBMILYA.
febI1 $40 Ninth ST., opp. Patent Onaea.
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A NTON EIsUHERy DRY CLEANING EsrAB-
northwest. near the q. q. Patent Once.
ladies' AID Gentement GARMENTS Il al kin6G
QL66AASS1D, n md pYkD, also. ORxPE VkIL8.
HEPECIALTH IN cleaning nne EVENING
DRESSES. Thirty years experience Terms mod
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

BOOTS AND SHOES.
BURT's FINE SHOES.
GUINNIP, DAY a Co.,
$40, S22 and s24 seventh o.,
WILL OPEN FULL LINRox
EDWIN C. BURTs
FINE LADIES' AND MISSES
SHOES, CATERS, SANDALS,ETC.,
ON MONDAY,
IN OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT
store No. S22),
EMBRACING AMONG OTHERS. THE FOLLOW.
ING VARIETIES:
PEBBLE GOAT BUTToSi
coRso GOAT. yAMP;
KID-FoX. SERGE,
cHILCREN's AMERICAN BID. BUTTON,
SPRING HEELS;
FRENCH STRAIGHT GOAT KID
LADIES' CURSE KID;
KID OPERA SANDALS. FRENCH HEELS.
CLOTH. KID FoXEp BUTTON CATERS,
KID OPERA SLIPPERS;
PINAFoRR AND DUCHESS SLIPPERS,
PRINCE ALBERT SANDALS,
NEWPORT TIES;
KIO AND BERLIN SANDALS.
THESE ARE SUPERIOR GOODS AND WILL BE
OFFERED VERY Low.
livery PAIR WARRANTED.
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HAMBUKG EDGlNGS. SWISS, IRISH
III AND OTHER TRIMMINGS. SO. lower than
goods, Of which have fun stock of new and
beautiful designs at Is Fer cent discount from my
present very low PRICES Woods of all kinds, Zs-
phyrs, Germantowns. &c Also full line Of Ruo-
Der Goods, all kinds at 1G1 per cent discount.
am 1t prese mt selling these goods very low, but "a
wish to make some change il my business / will,
IN order to reduce stock, make the above discount
en- the goods named.
Briggs h Co.'S Transfer Papers, In two colors
every ima9tnable design for all kinds OF Braifiina
and Embroidery work. This is the best method
for stamping ever nVented. The DESIGNS will not
rub of'tbe goods soil the msterial used in work
ing; besides, this process makes clearer and bet.
ter Impression than any other.
q. b. SCHOETELD.
1898 9TH street northwest.
MRS. ANNIE JEFFRIEB,
ZlS0 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NORTHWEST,
The West End Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery
Store. has fun stock Of these Transfer Papers at
lowe st prices.
n. B The Kensington Stitch taught here ml3
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VNRE PARK HOTEL. 4. z
Il WILIAMSPORT, PA, YE,8AV
&R to 2lh Ils SifQ I

OLARBNDON HOTEL. MA
" SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, MN
VIII open for the reception OF guests juno Leo
l. with improvements and new passenger elevator.
Special rates for June. HARRIS LOSEKAM.
Ed. P. Harris, of Willard's Hotel. Washington,
and Hotel Brighton. OOney Island Charles Lose
kan, proprietor Owen House and MAison Doree.
Warrington. m7-2m
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SPECIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPoINTgD-The
Attorney General has designated Col. Enoch
Totten as special attorney to prosecute the
In the Criminal Court OF the District for forg-
Ing the name of Hon. w. NJ. Morrison to voucn-
ers. Col. COrkhill was the counsel for Prescott
ney, hence the Attorney General makes this
appointment.
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MAKE no MISTAKE.
THE NEW YORK SHOE STORE,
600 Pennsylvania avenue,
hECElNED GAR LOAD OF SHOES FROM A
,,,, BANKRUPT SALE IN NEW YORK.
THE CHEAPEST SHOES EVER EXHIBITPrr
IN WASHINGTON.
Ladies' Hand made 3-strap Sandals...,. ne 90
Laoies' Fine Kid Op Slipper.... -. 4 on
Ladies' Fire Kid Button Boots ............ i. so
Lacies Hand sewed Kid Boots ..-.... 90 SO TO so
LAl les SHOES OF ALL KINDS.
&ifses' Sed Button shoes. a O9 TO q &C
MISSES FINE RID SHOES.
Children's Peb Button Solid 20 lO...... 49,. g5c'
=" 90 az 6 10 g.. - Soc
CHILDREN'S GOOD SPRING HEELS
One hundred efyles Of Gents Fine Low shoes. at
prices from. ........... ............ "A TO as 81
ONE PRICE.
ap2s GEO MCCARTHY
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LADIES GOODS.

LADIES GOODS.
THE LARGEST AND FINEST
Selection Of
STRAW GOODS, FRENCH FLOWERS. OSTRICH
PLUME5. FANCY RIBBONS, ETC,
South Of New York, at
MRS. J. p. PAlMSR'S
HOT + st. Bet. l1th and I3tk ste.
MONOGRAM AND Isle THREAD
GLOVES AT LOWEST PRICES. m23
NEW SUMMER GOODS.-French Pat
- tern Bonnets and Hats, Millinery Novelties
Silk Wraps. Street and Travelling Wraps Under.
GARNER ts at Greatly Reduced Prices, All the best
French Co1sets. Lawn and Percale Wrappers
2 E. q fire es.rtmept Of Parasols aud Gloves
Laces IN great variety, Ladies and Misses Bathing
Suits and Caps, and carefully selected line OF
for 20 cents. q, WIII.iAE
cite Trsviss. Parfs, 8O7 PsansYIvsnta
&v0AO0s nit
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NAPE MAY OF MARYLAND. IA
RIVER VIEW HOUSE. OXFORD. MD. G:&
Now open for the reception Of Guests. The most
accommodations at moderate rates. Salt water
bathing, bOa,ing and fishing. Steamboat, railroad
families. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
m11-1m CLARENCE PETERS, Proprietor.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-02

A WASHINGTON telegram says, re-
garding the present cabinet difficulties !:
Garfield is beginning to feel that he has
made several mistakes. Blaine received
the first intimation of the New York
appointments after they had been made.
The nomination of Robertson will not
be withdrawn, as Blaine would imme-
diately resign his sea in the cabinet.
Conkling is piling up protests from ev-
cry quarter OF his state against Robert
son. Garfield has been plainly informed
within the last few days by intimate
friends that he will have to bout ship at
once, If he don't want to make as COM
plete wreck of his personal popularity as
did Hayes. Blaine is very anxious to
precipitate the issue now, and have it
decided whether Garfield is to be led by
friends or enemies. If Blaine wins, it Is
not improbable that the cabinet will be
recognized and Secretary Lincoln
would be n of the first asked to re-
sign. MacVeigh and James would be
retired IL Blaine had his own way.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-02

One of the most remarkable displays
of nature may be seen ON the Atlantic
coast eighteen miles south of st. Au
gustine. on Matanzas inlet and three
miles from shore a mammoth fresh
water spring gurgles up from the depth
of the with such force and vol
ume as TO attract the attention of all
who come within its immediate vicin-
ity. When the waters of the ocean in
its vicinity are otherwise calm and
tranquil the ~upheaving and troubled APP
pearance of the water shows unmista-
kable evidences of internal connections.
An area Of about half an acre has this
appearance. Six or eight years ago,
Commodore Hitchcock, of the United
States Coast Survey, found six faith
oms of water everywhere in the vicini-
ty, while the spring itself was almost
fathomless.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-02
Webster During Fylers Administration.


Daniel Webster continued 70 Pass his
winters at Washington after he Left the
Department of State, attending u his
large practice before the Supreme
Court He had been eoldly received
on his return 70 Massachusetts, after
having been the recognized Premier OF
John Tyler's Administration, and he
spoke TO q friend, with some bitterness,
Of some of .sthe solid men Of Boston,
as s~.sixty-day fellows, with their three
DAYS grace" In his minds eve he
doubtless saw some of them wondering
whether certain promissory notes upon
which tngY had put their names would
be PAID By him or by them Nor would
he admin that, because of the pecuniary
aid given him, he was modestly to retire
into the rear rank and let q wealthy
eotton-spinner stand foremost among
the Wings of Massachusetts,.
The most important case conducted
by Mr.. Webster was an action brought
by the heirs of Stephen Girard, TO re-
cover his bequest for the establishment
and maintenance of a college. Mr..
Webster took the broad ground that the
plan of education at the Girard College
was derogatory tothe Christian religion,
contrary to sound morals, and subver-
sive of law. He spoke for three days,
but he could not answer the arguments
Of Messrs. Binney and Sergeant. the
ablest lawyers of Philadelphia, who
defended the bequest and gained the
suit. Mr., Justice Story, in delivering
the opinion of the court, said that the
ease had been .sargued with great
learning and ability"
Mr.. Webster entertained a great
many visitors. and his demeanor in his
own house was delightful. Naturally
generous and hospitable, he welcomed
his guests 'like a fine old English
gentleman" and had for each a pleas
ant word, or a "reminiscences of the past.
Sitting at the head of his table, Mr..
Webster always carved the principal
dishes with the dexterity of an anato-
mist. seasoning the repast with with
eisms anecdotes, and quotations
Atlantic.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-02
GARFIELD HAS a PLURALITY

The Spirit Of the Times says We an
nounced several weeks since that, ow-
ing to unexpected discrepancies in the
footings Of the popular vote for presi-
dent in the various political almanacs,
we we're unable even at this late day to
decide whether Garfield or Hancock had
a plurality in the country. Relying up
on the first almanacs received by us,
land we are obliged to depend upon
these textbooks for political statistics)
we had decided a few questions to the
effect that Garfield had a small plurali-
ty ; but a few days after the appear
ance of that issue we were staggered by
a table from the Cincinnati Enquirer
showing a plurality for Hancock of
Sl06, and further doubt was cast upon
our first authorities by the appearance
of later almanacs giving the democratic
candidate a small plurality.
In the meantime we were flooded with
questions upon this point /; no two COM
pilations Of the vote could be found to
agree and hence we determined to adj
dress the several secretaries of state
ourselves, and publish a correct table
when full returns were received. These
we now have. As the only just meth
cd of ascertaining the vote or plurality
in each state in the presidential election
we have In all cases used the highest
vote cast in that state for either repub-
lican or democratic elector. In Vir-
ginia the funder and readjuster vote is
added together, and in Maine the fusion
vote is credited to Hancock. The com
plete table gives Garfield 1922 plurality.
We have in our possession statements in
every case from the secretaries of state.
These have been carefully compared
with the totals ; the footings are accu-
rate and it may be now considered as
established for the first time that the
actual plurality of Garfield over Han
cock. based upon comparison of the
highest vote given for elector of each
party in each state, is 3522-neither
more or less.
This may be accepted as our answer
to very numerous questions we have re.
ceived on this subject, as it will be &C.
cepted by the country generally as finally
settling this much vexed Question
There are political lessons to be drawn
from the fact of so small plurality in Il
vote so immense, which we leave to 9TH
ers to point out,