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The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01
JUDICIAL NOTICES
nUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 44l5

1fOUUtC COtyb; 4 HfsoN ~ Ots LUHg5y, AEVs $14W
ESTATE oE ARMILIEN FoETENoT.
By virtue of an order Of the Henerabls ths
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
Landry. there will be sold ct PUBLIC auotisn,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or any duly qualiasd aue-
tioneer, at the last residence OF the deceased
in Vile Plate Prairie, parish Of St. Landry,
on WEDNESDAY,, the 18th day Of March,
1884, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Armilien Benteaot, de-
ceased to-wit:
l. The plantation on which the deceased last
resided, situated in Vile Plate Prairie, par
ish Of st. Landry, containing two hundred
and thirty-four arpents, moro or less, and
bounded north by Mrs. Pierre Manuel, east
by Mrs. Henri V. Soileau, south by Boisdor6
tract, and west by Bayou joe Marcel.
2. A tract of land situated in Little Prairie
Mamou in said parish, the same being the un-
divided half of fifty arpents, more or less, and
bounded north by Mrs. Joseph Tate, east by
Mrs. Don Diegue L. Fontenot, south by Jo-
seph Landreneau, and west by Mrs. Joseph
Tate.
g. A lot of horned cattle ranging in Prai-
rie Mamou, consisting of thirty-tive head,
more or less.
4. A lot of gentle horned cattle, consisting
often head, more or less; nine head of horse
creatures, more or less; two yoke Of oxen
interest in wagon; agricultural imple
ments, etc.
Terms and conditions.-All the movable
property to be sold for cash on the day of
sale. The lands and improvements to be
sold payable in three equal annual install
ments from said day of sale purchaser or
purchasers furnishing their promissory notes
made payable to the order of the administra-
tor, with good and solvent security to the
satisfaction of the administrator. Each in
sJalment to bear eight per cent. per annum
interest from their respective maturities, and
further interest of ten per cent in case of .
suit to enforce payment of any claim. Spe-
cial mortgage and vendors privilege to be
retained on said property until the same
shall be finally paid All payments to be
made at the residence of the administrator.
JEAN BITE. LAFLEUR.
Admr.
Feb. 9, 1884.
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AN ENERGETIC FARMER. last
sunday evening we had the pleasure
OF calling on Mr.. Westlake, at his resi-
oehce, In response to q hospitable in
vltatlon from that gentleman. AL
though he has been demiciled but few
days on his place purchased from
MI. Gillespie yet evidences of his
push, energy and thrift were plainly
visible in the many improvements going
on about the premises. In the pleas
ant chat that ensued between us. on
various topics, we found him to be a
man OF fine intelligence upon all sub
Jects, strong in his convictions, frank
LII his utterances, and liberal in his
views of subjects Of public import. He
IS strong friend to thorough public
school system, and is thoroughly con-
versant with all the wants and needs
OF that vital question and having been
member of the School Board in his
section of Illinois for many years, his
opinions have the sanction of enlight-
ened experience to recommend them.
he is the type of an educated farmer
combining all those qualities of person
al industry, energy and methodical
management which invariably COM
mand success. What we have said
OF him we can repeat of his estimable
wife In her sphere. Both of them will
make many friends In st. Landry, and
we hope to see more like them make
their homes here.
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"Eor God and Home and Native
Land"

The Louisiana Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will hold its sec
ond convention at New Orleans, Thurs
day and Friday, March 6 and z, 1884.
1t is earnestly desired that every local
Union in the State shall be represented
by as many delegates as possible also,
that every lady interested in temper
ance, whether a member of a Union or
not, shall attend this Convention. /,
Entertainment will be provided for
all delegates who will send name and
address to Mrs. DR.. j. j. Lyons, Sec
retary of La. w. G. T. u, 2I9 Caron-
delet street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Each visitor is requested to wear a
small piece of white ribbon as a badge.
CAROLINE E. MERRICK,
President of La. w. G. t. u.
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and
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MAGAZINE.
BOTH PUBLICATIONS FOR ONE YEAR,
for
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Worlds Model Magazine. The I4argestin Form,
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in the front rank of Family Periodicals, and
equal to any magazine 1t contains ga pages,
large quarto, Skill inches. elegantly printed
on tinted paper, fully illustrated, each num-
Der having steel engravings, oil picture, or
art subjects, published BIZ W Jennings Dem
combined with the 0PELoUsAs COURIER at
$420 per year.
March i, 1884
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For the State Senate:
III. d. KAVANAGH,
Il. s. FONTENOT.
fSr tile House of Representatives
PLACIDE ROBIN,
j. CRAWFORD LYONS,
ALBERT GUIDRY,
II. w. WHARTON.
Ees District Judge-l3th District:
GEO. w. HUDSPETH.
III District Attorney-13th District:
JOHN N. OGDEN.
For Sheriff:
Q. C. DUsON.
For Clerk of Court:
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
For Coroner:
WILLIAM M. THOMPSON.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-On last Friday
night 4 colored woman by the name Ct
Lizzie Lotion died so suddenly that
suspicions were excited as to the cause
of her Quick demise. She had been at
work during the day, and appeared to
be Id good health, hence fears were en-,
tertainad that she had been poisoned
or fouliy dealt with. A post nortem
examination was held by some Of our
ohysiciafs, who, after rigid investl-
gation, decided that she died from ma
tural causes gestion, we believe
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4. FL. or = a =:
s'OCRATIC TICKET.
For Governor

For Governor
ssuIIEL ID. MoENERY, of Ouachita.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
nay KNoBLoCH, Of Lafourche.
For Treasurer
E.A. BURKE, of Orleans.
For Auditor:
B. STEELE, Of Union.
For Attorney General:
1, BIRMINGHAM, Of Natchitoches.
For Secretary of State:
dseAR ARROYO, of Plaquemines.
Al superintendent Of Pub. Education :
WARREN EASTON, of Orleans.
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We acknowledge receipt from Direc-
tor General E. a. Burke Of a copy of a
plan by which paroehial organizations
may be effected, to enable them to
make creditable exhibits at the Worlds
Exposition to be held at the city of
New Orleans. In brief, the plan is as
follows: 70 form parochial and county
organizations to urge the forwarding of
articles to the Exposition. Tle chair
man and other officers of said organiza-
tions to receive commissions from
the Director General. These organiza
tions to hold at least monthly meetings.
To report at each meeting the progress
made, same to be forwarded to the Di-
rector General Ifany of our leading
citizens desire to take hold of this i'm
portant work for this parish, they can
obtain full information by addressing
a letter relative thereto to Director
General E. A. Burke.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
9l,obate corr. Pal.ish of 81 Lns.lzru, Ne. 45e

Probate cours. Parish of ST. LaisEry. Ne. 1867
ESTATE OF JoHN 5. FITcEt AND WIFE.
Whereas, Roland r. Fitch, Of ST. Landry,
has applied BY bis petition To be appointed
administrator OF the estate of john S. Fitch
and wife. Mary G. Hickman, both deceased,
late of the parish OF Sc. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make ep-
position to said appointment will 6le the same
IN writing, in my Office. in tho town of Opeieu-
sas, wiBhil ten days from the present netice.
JAMES o. EHACHERE,
Feb. %, 1884 CLERK.
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OAhULINE Is NIEhhIOhf
President of La. w. G. Z. U.

The gardens-both vegetable and
f1ower-are being planted and put in
order. There are very many beautiful
flower gardens in our ancient town,
which are carefully taken care of by
fair ladies, and in the early spring they
are made attractive by the many and
rare blossoms. Possibly next to the
fair ladies themselves s-nature's most
beautiful of all created beings-foWers
are the most attractive 'Tis no won
der that there should be close affinity
between the warm impulses of lovely
woman and the inimitable colerings
and rich aroma of flowers (which toll
not, neither do they spin" but like unto
which Solomon in all his glory was not
arrayed. .-Natchitoches Vindicat0r.
Buy you Candies at the Star Gro
nAry
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Printing Office For Sale.

A COMPLETE outfit for printing a seven
r column newspaper. Press, Type, Cases.
Stands, Etc, all ia goad order, being the ma
terial used for the publication of the WASH
ington Essierpase and Meas Viii bs sold
cheap. Aeply d this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

MARDI- GRAs. The usual turnout OF
bows In their nondescript costumes,
ssand every fellow for himself" took
place On last Tuesday. The most no.
table feature in the masquerade was q
wagon filed with outre figures, repre-
sensing Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Jack
son, and the assassin Gnitean. We
cannot understand why Guiteau was
placed III such distinguished company.
Ii was probably Guiteau's personation
chat called forth the stones which some
small boys threw at the wagon.
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had frost twice this week and
y " Thursday morning. On We'd
aaag evening, about 5 o'clock, q cold
.lEEher blew up which developed into q
sl|ara during the night.
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IRa negroes waylaid Mr.. Arthur
1tEs ons day this week id Vile Plate
slslEie, and beat him with u stick,
7Anisl,sag him severely. We have
sska unable to gather further particn-
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LIST OF PRIZES:
CERTIFICATE.

CERTIFICATE.
We do hereby certify, that we supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi
annual Drawings of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and in person manage and con-
troll the Drawings themselves, aud that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness and
in good faith toward all parties. We author
ize the Company to use this certificate, with
fac-similes Of our signatures attached, in it's
advertisements.
G. T. .BEAUREGARD,
j.. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
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The Press Convention.
Timss.Demoerat. Feb. 26, 1884.

Yesterday morning there was a
meeting of the Press Convention at
Werlein Hall, President L. Jastremski
in the chair.
Major Grisamore, of the Thibodaux
Sentinel, after the meeting had been
called to order, moved that a commit
tee ofthree be appointed to draft resolu-
tions of respect to the memories OF IL.
j. Hyams, Esq, Of the West Baton
Rouge Sugar Planter, and iona c..
White, of the Gretna Courier, deceased.
The motion was carried, and Messrs.
Grisamore, Bigney and Read were ap-
pointed as the committee.
On motion of Major Grisamore the
convention adjourned out of respect to
the deceased members to meet on We'd
nesday at No. 8 Carondelet street, up
stairs, at Ii o'clock a. NJ.
AT the meeting held on Wednesday,
we copy from Thursdays Picayune--
Messrs. Lambert and Grisamore an
nounced that the prize for the finest es-
say on the agricultural resources of the
fState was awarded to Mr.. J. Y. Gil
more of the Iberia Sugar Bowl.
Mrs. nj. R. Field, chairman of the
Committee on Poems, announced the
prize as given to Mrs. Marie B. Will
liams, of Opelousas, for her poem s'La
Salle."
Mr.. Page NJ. Baker, chairman of the
Committee on Prose Compositions, an
nounced that the committee had de-
cided to give the prize TO Mr.. Charles
Dimitry, of New Orleans, for his essay
entitled "The Massacre of st. Andre.
The prizes awarded consisted of $50
for each successful article.
| The report of Mr.. Gilmore, of the
| Committee on Legal Advertising, was
adopted. 1t was to the effect that an
act be prepared requiring deposit to
be made with the clerk of the court as
in the case Of officials fees, to secure
the publishers payment for all legal
advertising
The next meeting of the Association
| was voted to be held at Shreveport, the
date fixed for the 4th of March, 1885,
unless otherwise ordered by the Presi-
! dent.
! a called meeting of the Association
was ordered for the fall of the year, to
| be held at the Exposition, upon proper
! notification by the President.
The President and Secretary were
reelected By acclamation.
Mrs. Hildenbrand and Mr.. r. w.
Read were elected Vice Presidents.
After adjournment the members were
entertained at an elegant dinner pro-
| yided by Major 3. A. Burke.
Since the above was put in type our
senior has arrived fresh from Werlein
| Hall and the Association, and glowing
/ in his reports of the meeting, the har-
/ monious action and profuse attentions
of the male members, and, above all, in
his praise of the fair women who graced
the occasion. He is also exultant ovei
the prospect for d fine time at the Ex-
1 position in December next.
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FoR SAFE OR RENT IA large, com
rnodions town residence, with ample
81, rounds. kitchen, WeaI, eisterD, flower
Il sna vegetable gardens, orchard, lots,
small field, etc, comprising altogether
fourteen acres of land. Also, small
residences with three arpents OF ground.
FOR partisalars apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

thirty eight of our citizens attended
carnival ait New Orleans, and re-
s pleasant time.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

The eligible business stand under
the COURIER Office, lately occupied by
Mr.. j.. B. Clements, has just been
stocked with fresh and choice groceries,
and presents a very attractive appear
ance. A partial enumeration OF the
goods ON hand will be. found in our adj
vertising columns. It is now styled
the ssStar Grocery" and Mr.. E. A. san.
doz presides with becoming grace over
it's brilliant destinies, and is ably as
sisted BY Mr.. G.. Cahanin. Additions
are being continually made to the stock,
and the establishment bids fair TO be-.
come the tsStar Grocery of town, sure
enough. Call around and see for your
self
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MERsrESTEAU, La, Feb. "a, 1884.

MERsIENTEAU, La; eO. "a, 1909.
Editors COURIER
DEAR SIRs:--Last Thursday, about
o'clock =. NJ, sad accident hap
pened at this place. Mr.. Victorin
Maignaud, while dining IN the company
Of four gentlemen, received q ball from
d Al calibre pistol in his right thigh,
about six inches above the knee. The
bali passing through was taken out OF
the bottom OF the dining table, which it
penetrated to the centre of the board
or leaf and is now In the possession OF
bis son.
The attendant physician has pro-
nounoed the wound severe, but cur
able. This sad accident happened
from the fall dc pistol on the person
of one of the party at dinner.
Very truly, 4.
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eW days ago d colored boy att
eolored boy Ia the country,
light miles from town, when
llte boy drew pocket knife and
h h s assailant IN several places not
ousI " We learn.
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Fsas. Ink, Writing, Wrapping and
Eipg Paper, Slate and Paper PEN
4! Sealing Wax, Paper Fasteners,
Gailage. etc. at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

ire cases of smallpox are reported
Eatencro on the Morgan r. r. One
y !hscases has since died. Get vacci-
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

Il tie beginning of the year is q good
IlAe ta subscribe for the COURIER for
IssrseIf and your friend. Try 1t and
happy
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

lfyou wish to subscribe for newspa-
llk d magazines, bring your orders
ss money to this Office.
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we learn that our young friend, A.
j. Perranlt, Esq., proposes ut the soli-
citation of friends in both parties to
present himself to the suffragans Of this
ward as 4 candidate for Justice OF the
peace 1T the April election. Young
PerrauIt il well qualified to fill this inn
nortant position and would nnques-
tionably make good and capable mag
istrate.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

1T is better to Remove than to
hide complexion blemishes. Use GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP, net cosmetics. Sold by
druggists.
Hits Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, fifty cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

Ksw Creamery Butter and N. Y.
sSm Cheese at the Star Grocery.
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Opinion of Eminent DIR. R. q.
Steuart, President Maryland Hospital, Balti-
more: / have used Cold.
ems Liquid Reef Tonic for more
than year. and recommend 1t as enc of the
most efficient preparations | have ever met
with. 1t combines the virtues Of food and
tonic in a remarkable way, and am satisfied
has saved life when no ether medicine could
do So" tRemember the name, CoLDEN's-
take no other). Of druggists generally.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

Irregular criminal term Of the Dis
ssl Court begins next Monday.
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Citron, mace, clrrants, nntmegs,
spice, butternuts, almonds, etc, at the
star Grocery under the COURIER
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FOR STATE SENATE

ticket:
FOR STATE SENATE
j. J. Thompson, of fOpelousas Jules
Godeaux, of Bayou Petit Prairie.
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.:
G. T. Hawkins, of Waxia Rev. v.
Rideau, of Grand Prairie j. w. Har-
dy, of Grand Coteau; j. Lastie Clarke,
of Bayou Teche.
For District JUDGE. I. Tansey.
For District Attorney.-E. p. Veazie.
For Clerk of Court.--A. B. Chachere.
For Sheriff. IT. Miller Anderson.
For Coroner.-Dr. A. Il. Thornton.
The proceedings were not harmo-
nious, faction headed by B. Martin,
John Simms and others having seeded
before the nominations were made.
Some of the nominees are very good
men and excellent citizens. They are
all straight-out Republicans, we be-
lieve; and that is tantamount in st
Landry, to saying that they are
doomed to certain defeat.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.


DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. AGO
ESTATE OF WILLIAM RIDEAU AND WIFE.
By yirtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
bate Court III and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will besol at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned da-
tive tutor, or duly qualified auctioneer,
at the Court House in the town of Opelousas,
parish aforesaid, on SATURDA Z, the lst
day of March, 1884, the following described
property. belonging to the estate of William
Rideau and Wife, Marie Joseph Thomas, de-
ceased, to-wit:
Three gentle creole horses.
Two wild mares.
Terms-Cash.
ANDREtTHOMAS,
Feb 16, 1884 Dative Tutor.
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Tke weather for the past week has
ill quite favorable to farm work.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

1sntral Fire Shells, Powder. Shot
aaa Caps, at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

Cigars. Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes,
etc. dc the Star Grocery.
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phpice Syrup at the Star Groeery.
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N MED good. snber ana indtae-
triios,s nian can geI work OF AZ faHlil
near town. Apply ut this oiiices
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GHERIFF's SALE
District Court, Parish of 50. Landry, No. 1879.
FRANK q. ULRIcK VS.. VIM. cURLEY.

FRANK G. ULRICK VS.. WIN. CURLEY.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale issues
by the Hon. the District Court in and fer ehe
parish Of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed, will proceed TO sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, - the
principal doer of the Court House in the teMn
Of Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, ea ~ =
URDAY, the 18th day of Marck, 1884,
at IL O'Clock A. NJ, the following desszibsa
property, to-wit:
A certain lot or portion of ground sitaasaa
in the town of Washington being bounded BY
Dnpr6, Washington streets, and the preperty
of Sam Haas and the present purchaser and
forming the corner Of Washington and Dupr6
streets, being the same property purchased
by Thomas C. Anderson, agent, at ShsriFs
sale in suit entitled jacob III. Payne VS..
Mrs. Amelia Keller, District Court 81. Lam
dry, said lot being 48 feet fronton Washington
street by depth between parallel lines Of
.s6 feet toward Main street,
Seized In the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. G. G.. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, Feb. 8, 1884.
" FoR SALE-An iron safe, cembina-
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galIahan & Lev Ill Sfeans Cisfern Factory
and Msuldsag Mill, Nsw MsFias La
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80 e,omgfabIe-1otlr Ward.

s afe authorized to announce FH0S. d
as q candidate for Constable fol
" l9sh Ward, parish of St. Landry, at the
llsstien in April, 1884.
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The Republicans of st. Landry held
their Parish Convention on the 23d
ult., and nominated the following
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01
CANDIDATES.
Fss,1s u Ugastfce OF the Peace.

# MWF a~ ASHASO VIZ eAaS -
As aFc authorized to announce ZENON s..
s]TTENOT as a candidate for Justice of the
zssas iog tile 18th Ward, parish of st. Lam
st 4 lie election in April, 1884.
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" For SALE.-An iron safe, cembina.
ton lock, fire and burglar proof, nearly
new. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-01

Buy you Candies at the Star Gro
Gerry.
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81. LANDRY PARISH.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-11-13

Ed. Register.-On last Saturday night,
while the Democrats were parading our
streets, some evil-minded person set fire to
Mr.. Patton's stable; and I, being carried
away by partisan feeling, and being heated
in mind and body, (by reason of eXertion to
eXtinguish the same), made use of words in
the presence of several good citizens, who
are Republicans, and who were present,
also aiding in eXtinguishing the fire, to the
following effect, to wit: "That some Repub-
lican had set fire to tie house for the pur
pose of breaking up our procession"
l desire to say that IN so far is this may be
construed as arraigning the great mass of
individuals who form that party, as guilty
of that crime, and inasmuch as l know that
some of our best citizens are of that politi-
cal persuasion; that it should not have been
said that it was wrong; and in fact untrue,
AS far as concerns them and their party: and
I am sorry it was made. 1t is unpleasant
for ME to make retraction, but my duty to
myself ana to Republicans who are good
men, calls upon me to make this statement
as publicly as the above words were used.
This is of my own motion, and made freely
and without solicitation from any one.