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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

frivolous, and an adventurer, giving
himself various names. Hence the be-
lief that is becoming general that ne
has a complete defence which he will
produce at the trial, showing his al
legged victim to be still alive.
To support this theory it is told,
among other things, that a few
days after the body was found in the
Southern Hotel, at St. Louis, a young
man answering the description of Prel-
Ter appeared at the town of EllSton,
Missouri, organized singing-class, re-
manned a month, and then left without
collecting his fees. Before he left he
gave high hat to a colored man which
has the initials sc. A. p" inside Of
the Sweat-band. Preller was both a
musician and vocalist. " Maxwell :"
has accounted for the disappearance Of
Preller in such a contradictory way
that what he says is of no value to
clear up the mystery.
The story of the alleged crime caus-
ing the sensation Of the day is told in
few words. On the morning Of April
l4th last the employees Of the Southern
Hotel, st. Louis, were Mortified by
finding the terribly-mutilated and de-
caying body of man jammed into a
trunk. Police investigation at once
commenced. 1t was found that on
March 5ist " Walter II. Lennox-Max-
well, NJ. D." sod c.. Arthur Preller,
both of London, England, registered at
the hotel and occupied Room IA to-
gether. On Easter Sunday" Maxwell"
purchased some chlOrOform, and after
April 9th was net seen again in st.
Louis. Neither was Preller. Eight
days later corpse was found in
the trunk, with nothing to indicate the
cause Of the tragedy but the following,
which was written on piece of paper
and pasted on the trunk just above the
victims head 80 perish all traitors
to the great cause" 1t was at once
believed that " Maxwell" for political
or other causes, chloroformed Preller
on Sunday evening, April 5th, and then
cut the body so as to get it into the
trunk. Maxwell y went Immediately
to San Francisco, where he took the
steamer to New Zealand. A cable
gram was sent to Auckland order
ing his arrest. On April Odd the
coroner's jury in St. Louis found a
verdict that Preller came to his death
at the hands of - Walter II. Lennox-
Maxwell" On May 4th " Maxwell "
landed at Auckland. n. he, and was at
once arrested on the order Of Consul
Gamble. Extraditionpapers were issued
at st. Louis May 9th, and on May 3lst
Detectives Tracy and Badger left for
Auckland to bring back the accused to
the scene of his alleged crime. Since
his arrival he has been imprisoned
awaiting trial. Many persons believe
that he packed the corpse as it was
found, having previously bought it for
the purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

here in Virginia a party which Ia por-
ton Of the same party for whichSHER-
MAN speaks. Think how easily Ma
HONE and the other leaders Of the Re-
publican party in the South could, II
they would, put an end to all these at
lacks upon the southern people. All
they have to do is to tell SHERMAN and
his gang that they won't stand silent and
hear the southern leaders Of 1861
branded as peJurers, nor vote for any
candidate fer President OF the United
States who waves the bloody shirt.
Is SHERMAN apprebensiye OF any
such reproof from his Virginia allies'
If you think so, read again the MA
HONE platform.
SHERMAN may possibly gain votes
in Ohio by bis abuse Of the Conlede-
rates who took an oath to support the
Constitution and afterwards went into
"rebellion -; but he will thus make
no votes in Virginia. The Democrats
of this State can stand it if JOHN
WISE can stand it--JOHN WISE,
whose father, "with the oath of office
to support the Constitution fresh upon
his lips, conspired and confederated to
overthrow it'--that is, if MIR. SHEER
MAN is to be believed-the same Mr..
SHERMAN who distinguished himself
as the enemy of Virginia when he was
engaged in investigating the Dsnville
riot.
People Of Virginia, read Mr.. SHEER
MANS speech, and then rejoice that his
party no longer rules the land. Read
it, remembering that FITz LEE is one
of the men therein charged with PERU
ry, and then ask yourself if you can
find it in your hearts to support for
Governor Virginia ally of JOHN
SHERMAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
Sherman and the Blair Bill.


Mr.. SHERMAN distinguished himself
as an Investigator Of the Danville riot.
lie is, therefore, in high favor with the
Mahoneites. But SHERMAN is an OPP
ponent Of the BLAIR bill. The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Alexandria
Gazette quotes from one Of his speeches
on that bill the following paragraph
What kind Of education, what
kind Of ideas, are to be promulgated?
Who is to control that matter? 1t
seems to me that it is unfair and I'M
Just, and that when the people of the
country understand that this DISPOSE
ton is to be made Of their money there
will be profound feeling Of discomfort.
| know there is general desire to
cure illiteracy in this country, to
help to some extent the south
ern States to grapple with a
great evil; but it seems to me that no
provision could be made more unjust
than this. ! am not prepared to vote
to the southern States money from the
Treasury for any purpose until we have
better signs than we have had for the
last year or two that they are willing
and feel bound to respect the rights Of
citizens of the United States. If had
no other reason for voting against the
bill at this time, am frank TO say |
should do so because | am not satisfied
that if this money were placed in their
hands it would be properly used for
the education of all classes of the peo-
pie of those States. and am not will
ing TO trust them to disburse the money
of the United States until they respect
the acknowledged rights and constitu-
tional privileges conferred plainly by
the Constitution of the United States
upon all the citizens of this country
alike"
That's the Ohio champion Of the
Virginia Republicans-the man whose
speech is commented upon elsewhere
in to-day's Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
Another Contrast Suggested.


The Pennsylvania Democrats in their
platform express sympathy for the be-
reayed widow and children Of General
GRANT, and "trust that his GRANTS
dying wish for harmony and good
will between the sections will be
realized" Here is an opportunity for
Virginia Democratic canvassers to make
another most suggestive and in
structive contrasts contrast that
patriotism demands should be made.
Let them present the above SEN
timent side by side with the
bloody-shirt declarations and appeals
to sectional prejudice contained in the
platforms Of the Republicans of Penn
sylvania and Ohio. Then let the people
consider that the result Of the State
election will determine whether Viz
ginia is to be counted, in the eyes Of
the nation, upon the side Of the party
of peace, progress, and fraternity, or
upon the side of the party that is
pledged to the work of engendering
sectional animosity and of keeping alive
dead issues. On the one hand we have
the picture Of party appealing to pa
triotism on the other, that Of party
appealing to the basest passions. The
one would maintain its hold upon the
confidence of the people by concilia-
ton and by stimulating the nobler feel
ings of men; the other would regain
the place from which it has been hurled
by stirring up strife and exciting the
worst if men. And Virginians must
choose between the two; they cannot
escape the fact that the Virginia issue
broadens out into that. A Democratic
victory in Virginia will encourage the
Democrats Of all the other States. A
MALONE victory in Virginia will en-
courage the malignants Of all the other
States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

Mr.. WISE is out in a card denying
that he ever said he expected to receive
one hundred and twenty thousand ne
gro votes this year. He adds that if
he were to receive that many negro
votes he would be elected by fifty
thousand majority. This latter is an
admission that unless he gets very
heavy negro vote he will be defeated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

An odd sign that The political barom-
eter on the southern side Of the Rio
Grsnde is low comes by way Of Fl
Paso. Silver is flowing in a steady
stream on the backs Of mules into
Uncle Sans territory. General Tre-
vino has made large deposits lately in
Texan banks, and Senior Gonzales, once
President Of the sister republic, is hug
ging the sandy shores Of the great river,
ready to run across at any moment that
be may snuggle down under the warm,
protecting wing Of the American eagle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
THE WIDOW CU4MISKEY WON.
Because the Werld Is Nothing TO the Man
Whose Wife l. Widow.

Because the Werld Is Nothing TO the Man
Whose Wife Is a Widow.
The Widow Cummiskey was stand
ing at the door Of her little millinery
store in Avenue ID, the other evening, as
Dir. Costello came along. Mr.. Costello
stopped.
GOOD evenin' to We, ma am, " said he.
GOOD evening to you, Mr.. Costello"
answered the widow.
Its fine weather we're havin',
ma'am," continued Mr.. Costello.
at is that, thank Cod" replied Mrs.
Cummiskey, but the winters comm at
last. and it comes to all, both great and
small.
"Ah." said Mr. Costello, "but for
all that it doesn't come to us all alike.
Now, here are you, ma'am, fat, rosy,
an good loOkin', equally swate as a
summer greenin', fall pippin, or a
winter russell -
"Arrah, hould yer whisht now" in-
terrupted the fair widow, laughing.
II Much an old bachelor like you knows
about apples or women. But come in,
Mr.. Costello. an take cup o. tay with
me, for / was only standin' be the
doore, lookin' at the people passin', for
company sake, ike, and I'm sure the
kettle must have sn2g itself hoarse."
Mr.. Costello needed no second in'i-
tation, and he followed his hostess into
her snug back room. There was a
bright fire burning in the littir Frank
lin stove, the tea-kettle was sending
forth q cloud of steam that took rudy
glow from the fire-light, the shaded
lamp on the table gave mellow aud
subdued light to the room, and it was
all very suggestive Of comfort.
ats very cosey ye are here, Mrs.
Cummiskey." said Mr.. Costello, cast
ing look Of appreciation around the
apartment.
"Yes," replied the widow, as she
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

and wearing swan quilting in their
straw hats, we're engaged in the pur-
suit Of the birds. The wherries were
decorated with a white ensign bearing q
crown and the initials "V. r." ana
the banners Of the Dyers' and VinE
ners' Companies. The swans on beng
sighted were driven ashore ana
"nicked " on the bill with the emblems
of their owners, who claim all birds oil
this description on the Thames between
London Bridge and Henley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

The Raleigh NeWs and Observer says
the only county in North Carolina
"whose name is Of doubtful origin is
Duplin." We reckon the original
name Of the county was Dublin, and
the "p" got turned upside down in a
primitive typical row.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
BRIEF COMMENT.

"The New Hampshire Legislature
has indefinitely postponed a bill estab-
fishing the whipping-pOst for wife
heaters. Probably they don't have
any wife-beaters up there" Probably
the beating is done by the other side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
EL0WERING BULBS FOR FALL
l. PLANTING.
ALL FIRST QUALITY.

ROMAN HYACINTHS. Use. per dozen:
DITCH HYACINTHS. single and double,
oil colOrs 81 10 SO per q zen
LILY or TuE Valley, soc per dozen:
TULIPS, best mixed. soc. per dozen:
GALA LILY ROOTS, Zoe 10 35c. apiece.
Store, No. north Ninth street ttele-
phone. 3I2l; green-houses. 725 and 72o
south Laurel street QeiephOue $3.50.
Wholesale prices on application.
Ii. A. CATLIN.
au o. w .F&Su3t Florist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
THE ST. LOUIS MYSTERY.
Waiter u. L-nnex msxweii. Alleged MUIR
derer OF rreiIer.

derer OF Preiier.
As the English-speaking world IS
wondering what will Le the outcome OF
the charge made at st. Louis against
man known AZ MAXWELL" Of having
murdered his travelling companion and
left his body in trunk at hotel in
that city, portrait Of the accused man
is a specially interesting acquisition.
Up TO the present time very little IS
known concerning the antecedents oil
the alleged murderer. There is no
proof that he is the maynard son Of
school-master named Brooks, residing
in the county of Cheshire, Eng
land, although this is believed by
some and a medical gentleman oil
Boston, who was fellow-student
with Maxwell " in the Surgeons Col
lege, London, says that he was known
there by the name quoted, and that
while student he was reticent con-
corning the antecedent portion OF his
life. The Hugh NJ. Brooks said to be
identical with Maxwell" had prac-
ticed as a solicitor; the simon-pure
Maxwell, ;" who was addicted to boast
ing of what be knew while at the medi-
cal school, never spoke Of having
knowledge of the law. 1t is pretty
clear that maxwell " and Brooks are
not one and the same person.
The mystery attending the identity
of the man held by the authorities OF
St. Louis on the charge Of committing
murder is intensified by the chatter Of
the accused man, who carries the accu-
sation made against him very lightly,
though there is nothing of his known
past or in his character as it has re-
yealed itself since his Imprisonment to
warrant the belief that he is a cour-
ageous man. On the contrary, he
seems to be a poor creature, vain and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

II Mr.. JOHN SHERMAN and his
other followers do not like this Union
as it is at present constructed. why let
them secede. No one will raise hand
TO bring them back.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
Horsferd's Acid Phosphate
FOR ALCOHOLISM.

DR.. G. S. Ellis, Wabash. Ind, says
81 prescribed il for man who had used
intoxicants TO excess for fifteen years,
but during the last two years has en-
tirely abstained. He thinks the Acid
Phosphate is Of much benefit to him."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

"S.udents of African affairs are at
liberty to form their own hypothesis of
the identity Of the new black mahdi Of
Timbuctoo." As to the identity ofthe
correspondent that describes his cru
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

MURAT HALsTEAD wants to know
(which is the Lost Cause" Well,
Mr.. HALsTEAD, if the American peo-
pie know what they are talking about
YOURS is a lost cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
PAIN &c.

[ EAKY ROOFS OF ALL KINDS
II repaired and painted with ARMIrAGK
& SONS WATERPROOF PAINT AND
CEMENT Guaranteed five years. Paint
shipped TO all parts. Send for best city re-
ference. Cut advertisement out for future
reference. Address ARNlrAGE 4 SON,
Richmond. Va. ~ e-sm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
CARRIAGES, nueGrEs. cAsrs. 40. ,

GEORGE A. AINSLIE &eE{L
" SONS, CARRIAG saSss==5=t--
ERS, RICHMOND. VA.-A full stock o.
LANDAUS, LANDAIILErTkS, vICrO-
RIAS. FRACTIONS, BUGGiES. &C. Any
style vehicle built TO order. REPAIRING
done In the very best manner and at lowest
prices. A few SEC0ND-HANDVE VEHICLE
very cheap. fell
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

The Queens swan-herd visited the
Windsor waters of the Thames recent
ly for the purpose Of marking the
swans. Three boats crews, clad in
red and other colored boating costumes,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
STEAMER GEMS EXCUR- 1,-s1IlllaI
~ SIONS to DREWRY'S -a-AEzAn--A-
BLUFF PICNIC GROUNDS,

STEAMER GEMS EACUR- 55.s<stJsaJ
~ SIONS to DREWRY'S -a-AszAH--A-
BLUFF, PICNIC GROUNDS,
LEAVE EVERY
SATU RDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY.
at 5 A. NJ, IL a. NJ. +. NJ, and jP NJ.
WEDNESDAY, 1T ) p. NJ.
Drewry Bluff is now open exclusively
for this steamer as an excursion resort and
picnic grounds, with beautiful scenery.
music and dancing. rustic seats, swings.
QuOies &C. &c, and eXcursioniSts can stop
OIL there and take the Gems last trip back
TO Richmond.
From Twenty-second and Dock streets
Leave cars at Twenty aud Main
streets. Music and refreshments. Emerson
Upright Grand Piano.
Fare 10 Drewrys Bluff: Round trip. 2Jc.
Nc charge for children under i've years. No
improper persons allowed aboard. Just the
trip for invalids and children.
The GEM also ma <es trip to CLARE
MONT and Intern ediate landl ngs Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 8 A. NJ, returning on
Wednesdays and Fridays. Freight received
Mondays and Wednesdays.
The GEM can be chartered at low rates.
Capacity for 500 persons Apply early 10
X. V. OWEN, Agent,
Twenty-second aud Dock streets.
~ 9-tSe26
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
DEATHS.

IANDRAM.-Died. August 81, lssS'
KATE, the youngest child of Mrs. Sallle u
Iandram aged eight years. ,
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence Of her mother. 1905 Pleasant street
THIS friday AFTERNOON at O'Clock
Friends and relatives are respectfully in-
yited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
EL.nWERENG ROOFS.
IMPORTED DUTCH BULBS.

4 WI Wv 4 ~ - ~ ~ ~ LOOs
send for descriptive catalogue OF HYA-
CINTIIS, TULIPS. CKOCUS. LILIES. etc,
for fall planting. Mailed free. Special
prices TO florists and large buyers.
HENRY W. WOOD. Scotsman.
corner sixth and Marshall streets.
Telephone No. 1897. au 2s-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

SADIE, we suggest that J. WARREN
KEEPER has not been heard from re-
Gently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
TkILORs AND CIOrRIERs.
LIME. CEMENT. &c.

I S00 BARRELS FRESH ROCK.
lscOV LAND LINE daily expected per
schooner May Day for sale low from
vessel. In stock. FRESH PORTLAND tim-
ported CEMENT. RIOS ENDALE CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER. LATHS, MAR
BLE-DUST, FIRE-BRICK arid CLAY.
WARNER MOORE,
Lump and Ground Plaster, snmac, and
Bark. Foot Seventeenth street. south
side Dock. au2S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
SEEDS. DE.
NEW CROP.

4 ENOII 4 NU-UhAoo, INV OhUT.
Just received one OF the best lots OF
ORCHARD-GKASS SEED ever sold in this
city.
All Kinds OF GRASS. and CLOVER
SEEDS At lowest market rates. Write Tor
prices. HENRY w. WOOD. Scotsman.
corner sixth and Marshall streets.
Telephone. 3s7 au 2S dtOc2&w7t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28
THE CO-pARTNRRSHlP HERETO-
I United PARTNERSHIP.

This Is 10 certify that We. BERNARD u.
CHARLEY, /. DAVENPORT, JR., q. y.
DAVENPORT. and JUNlUS A. NORRIS
all Of the city ~ Richmond and state of
Nllginia-hsye formed a limited partner
ship for the purpose Of conducting IN the
city OF Richmond the business OF TAN
MING AND FINISHING LEATHER AND
BUYING AND SELLING HIDES. LEA
TIER. SURROUNDINGS. OILS, and other
articles generally dealt IN ly leather-deal-
err. The partnership is 20 continue for two
years unless sooner dissolved by mutual
consent. AMI the firm name VIII be Is. y.
CIIALKLEf.
The speciaI partnersar /. DAVENPORT. IT..
q. r. DANESPoRT. and JUNIrs a. MORRIS.
and they have each contributed tho sum %
So e66 So, making AN aggregate % 500
600. BERNARD ID. CHALK LEY Is tho geue-
Given under our hands this goth day OF
August 1855.
fSignedI B. n. CHALRLEY.
1. DAVENPORT JR.,
G.. Il. DAVENPORT
JUNlUS A. MORRIS.
A copy OF original.
STATE or VIRGINIA. CRY or richmond
Tow
!. James l.. McKenny a notary public
for the city Aforesaid. In the state Of Nir-
ginia, do certify that Bernard j.. Chalkley.
/. Davenport. Jr.. g. y. Davenport. and Ju-
Mus A. Morris whose names are signed To
the foregoing certificate. have seyerally a.
knOwledged the same before me in my SAID
city on this the day OF the date II said cer-
tihcate, and further certify that the said
Bernard j.. Chalkley this day made oath
before me that the said |. Davenport. IT,.
q. y. davenport, and Junius A. Morris have
each paid IN actual cash into the partner
ship described In said certificate the sum %
S6.66G.6 6t.
Given under my hand this goth day OF
August, 1850
Signed JAMES T.. MCKENSY.
au2I-6w Notary Public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

VOELKER'S BAND.
DANCING. RkFRE~ HMENrS, FRESH
FISH AND CRAB SUPPER.
Street cars connect both going and re-
turning. Delightful family excursions.
Perfect order. No Objectionable persons 81
lowed.
VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-28

Popular prices: Gentlemen, SOC; ladies and
chiGren, 25c.: undorhye years, free.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-06-14
Grand oflsers Elected.

Following are t..c =Imes Of the Grand
officers of the Grand Lodge Of I. o. o.
F., for the Jurisdiction of Nevada, elect
ed for the ensuing year: Il. +. Riley,
OF Humboldt, X. W. Grand Master; j.
j. Becker, of washoc, Deputy Grand
Master; w. W. Rogers, Of EIko. Grand
Warden; Is. + Wallace, of Storey, Grand
Secretary; George Tuhy, of ormsby,
Grand Treasurer; George fleming, of
Storey, Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge.
Trustees of the Grand Lodge, d. o.
Atkinson and J. =. Kane IL. of Virginia
City, and J. G. Hazlctt, of Dayton; Di-
rectors Of the Endowment Branch, c. l..
Mack, l.. G~uggcnheim, K. Kirman,
John Bowman, J. S. Kanecn, j.. Loben-
stein.
The appointed officers are L. L. Crock
EFT, OF Dayton, Grand Chaplain; F. &.
Mcneil of Austin, Grand Marshal g. 4.
Krcnkle, of Winneiuucca, Grand Con-
ductor; John Curtis Of Cherry Creek,
Grand Guardian; and 4. $. Longley Of
EIko, Grand Herald.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-06-14

days ago. on IA charge of grand larceny.
1 think it my duty to give you u brief
account Of the matter.
They were charged with breaking into
L. II. Young's safe ut wanship, October
9th, 1888, aud taking therefrom about
$1,000. The only proof against them
Was tn testimony OF "A young man whose
reputation is not good, which did not
in amy way, even tend to connect them
with the crime. They brought n half
dozen credible witnesses who testified
that on the night in question they were
in Park City. some IS miles distant
from Wanship. They also explained
their actions aud whereabouts at the
time mentioned. to the entire satisfaction
of the Court. which ordered them hon
orally discharged.
Signed: +. NJ. ALLISON.
Sheriff, Summit Co, Utah.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-06-14

A Washington dispatch says the con
dition # gold in the Treasury Is salts
factory, and seems lik ly to become bet
ter, but the silver question gives the
Secretary aud Treasurer IA great deal of
anxiety and thought. Treasurer Jordan
says that the coinage of standard silver
dollars ought To be stopped atonce. lie
would base this action on the ground
thut Congress had made Do appropriate
ton for the purchase Of silver necessary
for the collage Of the required 5000
900 II month, and hence the Treasury
Department could not buy bullion. He
presented this proposition to Secretary
Manning nS soon ~ hc entered upon his
duties as Treasurer Secretary Manning
considered the proposition then, and
said he did not think he could lawfully
do il. lie considered the terms OF the
law directing the coinage of silver dol.
lars at the rate of -. 900, 900 per month
Rs being imperative. He Thought it car
ried implied authority to buy the ncccs-
sGTy bGl'i0n, but in order that the legal
gu stionS involved might b. uuthurita.
lively settled, the Secretary, it is under
stool, asked the opinion o! the Attor,
ney-Grncrni. 1t is expected that this
will be substantially the same a. that
expressed 10y Sccrctrry Manning.