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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08

1t would not seem very courteous
toward the French Republic for
Queen Victoria or other sOvereigns
70 entertain the Comte de Paris since
his flaming proclamation that be bides
his time to subvert the republic
Galveston News
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08

that am candidate Tor ro-eiection 10 tn'
Senate OF the 25th district, subject to tn
action of the Democratic Nominating Con
vention. Respectfully.
Gro. PYEuTrER.
New BRAusFELs, June 10, 1856.
... FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce CAPT
JAMES q. STOREY as candidate fol
County Judge of Hays County.
o. FOR SHERIFF.
We aro authorized TO announce JAMES
A. WREN as a candidate for Sheriff oil
Hays county.
We arc authorized TO announce Y. T..
WORLEY Ms candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays county.
We are authorized TO announce J. y.
DAVIS as candidate for Sheriff OF Hays
County.
We are authorized TO announce jos. II.
BURLESON az a candidate for sherih oil
Hays County.
We are authorized TO announce ). j..
TOWNSEND ~ q candidate for Sheriff OF
Hays county at the election in November
next.
FOR DISTRICT AND COUNTY CLERK,
We are authorized to announce JAMES
G, BURLESON, M candidate for re-eiec.
tion 10 the Office of Clerk of the District and
County Courts, in and for Hays County,
!Texas. Election November I'd 1886.
.. We are authorized to announce II. ~.
BARBER ms candidate for County and
D;atr;ct Clerk of HAYS County.
at. FOR TREASURER.
We arc authorized to announce J. O.
ROWE, of Dripping Springs, as a candidate
for treasurer Of Hays county
We are authorized to announce F. M.
JOHNSON ms candidate for Treasurer OF
Hays County.
! We are authorized to announce j. IL.
PATTERSON as a candidate for reelection
10 the Office of County Treasurer OF Hays
County.
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce II. 3.
FORTSON az candidate for reelection to
the Office of Assessor of Hays County.
We are authorized to announce A. Y.
OLDHAM as q candidate for the office OF
Assessor of Hays county.
:. COUNTY SURVEYOR.
We are authorized to announce OTTO
GROOS as o candidate for Surveyor OF
Hays County.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
M. KIlI,OUGH as candidate for County
Surveyor of Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08

Strange to say, john Bright is op
posed to his old friend Gladstone on
the Irish home rule question.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

We arc authorized TO announce HON.
WELLS THOMPSON as a candidate Tor
Representative In Congress from the oth
District, subject to the action OF the DEM
ocratic Convention. .. 81. ....
We are authorized TO announce Judge j..
w MOORE as n candidate for Representa-
five In Congress for the 9Th District, sub
ject TO the action OF tho Democratic Con-
yention,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
Stoves labors lost"
"Much ado about nothing.

"A drowning man will catch at a
straw"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
That Tired Feemq

The warm weather has q facilitating effect,
especially upon those who are within doors
most of the time. The peculiar, yet common,
complaint known as "that tired feeling"
is the result. This feeling can be entirely
overcome by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which gives new life and strength to all
the functions of the body.
al could not sleep; had no appetite. L
took Hoods Sarsaparilla and soon began to
sleep soundly; could get up without that
tired and languid feeling; and my appetite
improved" r. A. SANFORD, Kent, Ohio.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08

Illinois and Indiana have nomina
ted State prohibition tickets.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
Strengthen the System.

Hoods Sarsaparilla Is characterized by
three peculiarities; 1st, the combination Of
remedial agents; ID, the proportion; ID, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is 4 medicine Of unusual
strength, efieoting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"HOOd's Sarsaparilla tones Up NY system,
purlhes my blood. sharrens NY APPETITE. and
seems 70 make ne over" J. Z. THOMPSON,
Register Of DEEDS, Lowell. Mass
sHocd's SarszpariIla beats an ofhers. ard
Is worth its weight in gold" I. BAEEINGION,
10 Bank Stress, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIla
sole ~ al dr1rristS 81; 81 for e.. Ma.
eolyuyc- L HOOD & CO. L0-sIL E1sL
100 Doses One Dollar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
STATE SENATOR.

In response to various inquiries, l say
that am a candidate for reelection TO the
Senate Of the 25th district, subject to the
action of the Democratic Nominating Con-
vention. Respectfully.
= Grn PREnHRER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

We are authorized to announce OTTO
GROOS as candidate for Surveyor OF
Hays County.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
M. KIl,LOUGH as n candidate for County
Surveyor of Hays County.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-08
New BnAusrrIs, juno 10, 1886.
.. FOR COUNTY JUDGE
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized TO announce CAPT
JAMES G.. STOREY as candidate 10
County Judge OF Hays County.
, 1886-10-14
= fsIS Excursion.

Steamer Washington, Capt. jackson,
went to HadIoek yesterday to wood up,
aud took along upwards OF $50 per-
Sons. While the steamer was taking on
wood the passengers strolled through
the mill and around the wharves, and
after that the majority of them walked
through the woods to Irondale, dis
tauce of about mile and half. The
ARGUS man was along; in fact. the whole
Office was there. from the devil up. Had
lock is commencing TO look like a mill
town. There are four vessels lying at
the wharves loading. The mill cut Co.
900 feet of lGmber Saturday forenoon,
and is in splendid working order. The
Brush electric light is in use as an illu-
minator. A large number Of cabins have
been constructed for the men, and in
fact everything gives evidence of busi-
ness enterprise and prosperity. Belyea
u lawson are running tirst-ciass ho-
tel and saloon here, ard as they are thor
oughly proficient In their business and
deservedly popular, are building up a
good trade.
AT Irondale everything is buzzing.
Forty-eight men are kept steadily en-
ployed at good wages. About 3S tons of
iron is run off daily, most of which is
first grade, and the furnace is proving
success. Some further facts in regard
to this place will BE- given in tomorrow's
paper.l
, 1886-10-14
Erorr, sa,uraax.s DAILY.

Hon. Eugene Garfield and J. g. Nick
lin came in this morning from Whatcom.
U. ). steamer Manz anita arrived from
IN inspection tour today among the
in this district.
b. bark Cromioch Waters, White, ar
rived last night, Go dayE from Lns Villas,
Chilli Loads at Utsalady for Valparaiso.
Brit. bark Lothair, Evans. Is in the
bay. lumber laden for London. Eng.
and German bark Annie Scibeu, with
lumi'cr to Shanghai.
The new steam launch OF Grifiiths,
Bridges & Stetson was announced to be
launched from DopcGsteF'5 shipyaFd at
Tacoma this afternoon.
\ large party of republicans, accom-
panied by Messrs. Garfield ard Nicklin,
vent over TO attend the grand rally at
Discovery this evening.
CHURCH NorIcE-There will be ser
v."ss 60 rho Nrtlo1i F isrrr,l church
'H-1Hrr, ru
iH the 90. H..- IS a- .--r
Al -.- riw q ,fvi . o. 4,
Strangers made welcome. John N
DsnisOu, pastor
, 1886-10-14
From 1Io-Gax's DailS.
80 lxAlfo--

Diver Harmon has finished work re-
pairing the Bella Vista.
A. L Teele went up Hoods Canal to-
day on an electioneering tour.
A large scow load of lumber has ar
rived from Port Discovery to be used on
the new wharf now being built here.
Messrs. Garfield and Nicklin went to
Dungeness today. They address the
people there tonight and at Angeles to-
morrow.
Union wharf is covered with barrels of
oil brought down from Alaska by the
Idaho, which will be shipped to San
Francisco per Mexico.
Two of the crew of the bark Annie
Sieben skipped ont last night in one OF
the vessels boats. Search is being made
for them, but so far it has not been sue
cessful. They were probably as -isted
from the shore.
Steamer Edna will leave Union wharf
tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock for Port
Ludlow, where Hon. g. S. Voorhees,
will address the citizens at u M The
Edna will leave Ludlow with Voorhees,
on board for this place at 2:30 p. m. All
are invited. Round trip, 81.
The Port Townsend FIRE company will
hold its regular drill on Wednesday
evening of this week, instead of Tuesday
as first announced. Hon. @. S. Voor-
hees will speak here Tuesday evening.
hence the postponement. Every fireman
Is expected to attend the drill.
Rev. Mr.. Crawford preached in the
Episcopal Church yesterday morning
and evening, to a crowded house each
time. This is the first Sunday Mr..
Crawford has met the people here, and
his services of yesterday impressed his
hearers favorably. We had the pleasure
of listening to his discourse last even
ing, from the text: "Turn your faces to
the stronghold, ye prisoners OF hope"
and must say it was one the best sermon
we have yet heard in Port Townsend.
1t was short but every word was well
chosen, and to the point. Mr.. Crawford
is an earnest worker in the cause he has
undertaken. and sincere Christian man.
We are glad that he has been stationed
in this parish.
, 1886-10-14
From Yes,erdax,s Daily
It's nice to be a clown.

II nice 10 De clO"n'
Hon. @. +. Muntay, assistant U. s.
attorney. was in town today. The ARGUS
acknowledges pleasant call from him.
Mr.. B. ). briggs, business manager OF
the McGibeny family, celebrated mus =
clans, called on US today. He Is arIang-
ing for their appearance in this city soon.
Rooms for rent, furnished or unfur-
Hished, for sleeping apartments or Office
purposes. First floor or third floor. ln-
quire at the ARGUS office right away.
Stage acting, Ike cheap chromos, is
always overdone when attempted by
conceited young fops who imagine that
attitudes and extravagant language con-
vince sensible people in lieu OF sound
argument.
''Aint you ashamed. of yourselves!
You republican fools and idiots! You
didn't have sense enough to state your
facts correctly in your platform! have
to set you rightI 1. Charles s. Voorhees,,
l have kindly come all the way from
Indiana in order to teach you Washing
ton Territory idiots. Yes, hang your
heads, you fOOls!"
Michael Davitt, the great irish agita-
tor, who originated the Land League IN
Ireland, aud whose voice has been raised
in redress OF Ireland's wrongs, along
with the voice of Parnell and Dillon,
under the great leadership of Gladstone
Michael Davitt is IN Seattle, where he
will address the public this evening for
the benefit of destitute fishermen on the
0cast of Ireland.
Mr.. Voorhees, says Capt. Haines is Mr..
Bradshaw's "hired man." According to
the same rule Judge Burke was Mr..
Voorhees, hired man two years ago. Bu;
Judge Burke wont take the stump foI
the democratic nominee this year. He
is disgrsted with the demagogism Of
3 raa.-r
, 1886-10-14

Steamer Washington will make free
excursion trip about o'clock tomorrow
from this c.tv 10 the head Of the bay, re
turning probably at O'clock.
Brit. bark Cyprus, Jones, from Royal
Roads, ami ship Yosemite, Saunders,
rom san Francisco. arrived last night.
The Yosemite loads Il return cargo of
coal at Tacoma.
Capt. Charles King, OF the schooner
CAampion, pi.otrd the Brit bark Crom-
loch Watora from the Cape TO tins place.
The Champion came MP after him and he
returned to the cruising station today.
Mr.. George W. Jordan, the well known
AMI sLil.full tuner and repairer of pianos
and organs, arrived from Victoria this
morning. Mr.. Jordan has recommends
tions from some of the best and oldest
music houses IL the United States, and
has been ia Tie business for over twenty
years. All orders left at VI. Peyser's dry
goods store Will receive prompt attention.
III. iiS1.lF lNDss.Httlifts Itt'llIi HDLsC
today from Seattle. where he has been
shipping a crew for the Kate Davenport.
In regard to the trouble he had with the
seamen and bis reported arrest, Mr.
Rothschild says that after attempting to
get a crew in this place for his vessel, and
failing, lie went to Nictoris, where he
obtained one. They came here with him
and shipped before Henry Bash, L. =.
shipping commissioner. They then went
to Seattle with Mr.. R9thschild to join
the vessel, and on their arrival there this
crew was approached by the Sailors I'm
ION, and by means OF specious promises,
followed by threats, were induced 10
refuse to JOIN the ship. After consider
able trouble the crew at length Joined
the vessel.
Steamer Geo. L. Starr brought over
from Victoria number Of excursioDistz
from the steamships Idaho and Ancou.
They report the Ancon lying at Douglas
Island, with large hole in her bottom,
caused by running on a rock at Straw
berry Point near Glacier bay. The hole
was stove under her coal bunkers, but
luckily the vessel was kept ahoat until
temporary repairs could be made on her,
when she was taken to the place where
she now lies. She will be brought down
in about two weeks. No accident occur
red to any of the passengers, excepting
one lady, who was taken seriously Ill
with pneumonia She was taken through
this morning on the Starr, bound home.
Her son in-law, professor of medicine
in an eastern school, was in attendance.
We have not heard their names
, 1886-10-14

r o. Dunbar, J. G. Haiaes, d. J. Crow
hey, 5. c. Hyde. ex Gov. Geo. L. Woods,
F. \. Belts, J. X. Kennedy, J. Il Lewis.
o, jacobs, g. II Hanford, !. F. Convey.
L. Garfield, and many others, Yes,
''hIred men," certainly.
\ Union temperance meeting Will e
be'd IN the Methodist church on Sunday
evening next, Oct. 18th. #t .,uck.
The services viii De appror;ine to tie
day set apart aa Temperance Sunday, by
reqnes. Z the Natioual ~, C z. .. a.
IT. couveEtioa il PhilaJsiph,.. i'll 1885.
The add,ess viii be delivered by Rev. !
y Denisou. \ temperance prayer meet
ing will be held IN the same church on
Saturday evening, Oct. 10th, at 7:3O.
All interested in the cause are cordially
invited.
, 1886-10-14
From Tuesdays DaiIx.

"Lote" Hastings seems to be the favor
ite for sheriff.
Str Virginia is in good condition once
more, and ready for business.
We notice Mr.. Olof Flint, who has
been working at Discovery, in town
today.
The men nominated on the republican
ticket, by their manly speeches at Port
Discovery, made many friends. They
are very popular over there, aud deserv-
edly SO.
POLITICAL SPEAKING will be
public speaking at Chimacum tomorrow
afternoon at l, and at Port Ludlow in
the evening at 7:30, by local republican
speakers.
Both ticaets nominated this fall are
composed OF good material, but in our
opinion the republican is the better, and
as this Is q republican county, we hope
and believe that every one on it will be
elected.
Steamer Fdra took good-sized con-
gregatiou of democrats to Ludlow this
morning to meet Voorhees,, who spoke
there at noon. They returned this after
noon with VOORHEES, in company.
We are pleased to see that notwith-
standing local poii'ics in Jefferson CONN.,
, 1886-10-14
Alaska News.
paper.l

We have been given by gentleman
from Alaska the following items:
Capt. Bangs, of the sloop Annie, also
his father and another of the crew, are
still in the tolls at Sitka, and it is thought
they will be convicted. T. seems Bangs
found an Indian cache, in which were
some 600 English blankets. These he
loaded on his sloop and sent to juneau,
and they we're seized, no duty having
been paid on them. In the meantime
the siwash who owned the blankets came
along and spun his yarn, when Bangs
was again arrested for appropriating
other peoples property and locked up
for trial.
All the miners from the Yukon are out
for the winter. They claim to have taken
out from 10 to 60 ounces to the man, but
state that the seasons are so short that
very little work can be done. The bar
at which they have been to work is bout
played out, and no other has been found
that they are sure will pay to work; but
a trial will be made in the spring, when
a party will so in prepared to winter in
the country.
The run OF fish in Alaska this year has
been very poor; not half catch has been
made.
The Douglas Island mill, it is reported,
will be duplicated in the spring, and the
mine in the Sitka Mining District, be-
longing to the Lake Moun ntain Mining
Co.. will be opened. This is the old
Healy mine.
Lieut.. ScLwatka, who has been in
Alaska this summer exploring, came
down on the Idaho aud has gone east to
attempt to organize large company for
the purpose of exploring and prospecting
the Yukon and jones river regions.
, 1886-10-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

J4ist of letters, postal cards, wholly
written third and fourth class matter re-
naming in the Port Townsend, W. T..
postoffice unclaimed, Oct 9 1886:
Brady, NJ o Barker. VIM
Barrett, Michael Gray, John W
McCalla, Geo w Temple, Leon
Vandermark, +.
Parties applying for any of the above
letters will piease say advertised"
W. II. II. LEARNED. Postmaster.
, 1886-10-14

pni4u ~ uis county by a united ef-
'.ri cyrs! u-a ga .Lv az. ...u.icau tfcE't
can ts casl.. elected
B. y l.. Davis took ovec to Victoria
uu Monday from ms stock farm on Ska
Kit river some tine thoroughbred stool.
for exhibition at .Hc provincial fair.
These comprise several Ha'zte. Fres.au
bulls, munster two year-old COW, Z. 'so Il
pair oG CIydes,iaie stations and mares.
" "a wc7c greatly admired.
, 1886-10-14
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING:
The Republican Candidates for Of
fee Address the Voters of
Port Discovery Precinct.
AN IMMENSE aATHERING.

At 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon the
steamer Edna, Capt Race, left Union
wharf, of this city, with Hon. Eugene
Garfield, the republican nominee for
councilman in this district, Hon. Thos.
Nicklin OF Whatcom, who has been ap-
pointed by the territorial committee TO
company and assist Mr.. Garfield
throughout the distriHt, Col, o. Wood,
candidate for probate judge, l.. b. Hast
iugs, candidate for sheriff, Frank A.
Bartlett, candidate for treasurer, Hon.
ID. W. Smith. Geo. II. Jones, represen-
tative of the ARGUS and many others, for
Port Discovery, where the candidates
were to address the people of that pre-
cinct. \ fife and drum accompanied the
party. After a quick and pleasant trip
across the party were landed at the
wharf belonging to Pugh's Hotel, where
all INDUCED in q hearty dinner, which
the host had prepared for the occasion.
After dirner some time was spent by the
various members OF the party strolling
around the mill under the lights OF the
brilliant Brush electric lamps with
which it is lighted, and at about 7
O'Clock the party. preceded by the fife
and drum band, went to the hall, which
was found crowded With an expectant
throng. As the candidates fed into
the hall they were received with hearty
and prolonged applause.
Mr.. Il. IL. Allen, bookkoeper for the
mill company opened the meeting and
introduced
HON. THos. NICKLIN.
, 1886-10-14
weather Predictions.

The following telegram was received
at 3, p. IN from the signal office at San
Francisco:
San Francisco, Oct. l2th.-Storm
northwest of Flattery approaching
rapidly. W. A. GLAssFoRD.
, 1886-10-14
County TFGaSuFGr'S Tax Notice, 1886.

The Duplicate Assessment Roll of Jefferson
County for the year 1856 is now in my posses
sion FOR collection of the taxes levied therein
Said taxes viii he delinquent on the FIRST day OF
March next thereHG er AT clock m. and unless
paid pro- Ih-vc o, ten per cent. WI b. aided I"
, 1886-10-14

which hr iooh Ia himself, which really
belonged TO others. lie handed the
forfeiture aud gross earnings question in
HaGuer which showed that lie had
studied these matters long aud seriously,
ana that Ee knew what he was telling
was the truth. Mr.. Nicklin was fire.
quently interrupted with applause from
the audience.
HON EUGENE CASFIELD
Was next introduced. Mr.. Garfield is a
very powerful and able speaker. One
who does not lack for words, and vet
whose words contain sonnd common
sense and a perfect bearing on the sub
ject discussed. He is a man OF large
and varied experience, aud showed him
self fully conversant with the needs of
this district. He has served before in
the halls OF legislation, has great inter
ests IN this district, aud WILL undoubt-
eiiy make powerful exponent of its
necessities. He Will make a representa-
tive OF which We can well be proud.
The people were much pleased with this
gentleman, as was shown by the many
hearty cheers with winch he was greeted.
AS Mr.. Calhoun was unable to be with
the party owing to his absence IN La
conner. attending to his duties rs prose-
cutting attorney,
GEO. II. JONES
Spoke in his behalf, explaining the mat
ter 20 the satisfaction of the audience.
Alr. Jones is Vigorous speaker and his
short address was listened to with at
tention and with pleasure.
HON. d. W. SMITH
made an address devoted entirely to
candidates FOR county offices, whom he
spoke Of in high terms of praise. After
Mr. Smith concluded the candidates we're
called on, and Col. Wood, A. A. Plum
mer, l.. b. Hastings, Frank A. Bartlett,
4. Delanty and j. S. Wyckoff made
short addresses. Port Discovery will be
this election as 1t was last, the banner
republican precinct in the county. The
meeting adjourned about 10 o'clock with
three chcers for Bradshaw and the ticket
, 1886-10-14
BORN.

TIBBALS-In this city, Oct. 18th, to
the wife of II. l.. Tibbals, ir., son.
IAnotheT good little Democrat
, 1886-10-14

RepShlics AID uot fail - ro 70
Discossry sd. I,y rve,,,y oY the
steamer 4 .Li.S v,ll l..v. La,s
assn, o'c, ma re,uru ,rs,e,lia,,.iv
.'''' 'as speai =. An interesting meet
= .-s nay y a. icpa,e,l. a. Hon. Eugene
- -''e4' a fea-lsgL ee 49, coy IN this
- 60 % vs. ugd, aud Le otber gen
,1 -, 70 ! i.l ajdfess tie meeting cas
sa fstis ia such plain English
= 70 o1c tan T-.ssibiy duub: the truth
j,..'''' '''' remark. EyrIy uge who has
~ the r'ul c4H Hafiy a. heart
~hp @i-hsa ru -as tEe g.urty praa-
- .'-ss .--s d.ue uHdsf tlr
dAh' "a ueais. asr O..
stssi 4 ..... 4..,.,,... ,,,, ,i,.,
ans sne sszssi IA e ming tbs cam
, 1886-10-14

be mentioned: I. h. Brents, ]. B. Allen,
, 1886-10-14
GEO. II. JONES

Spoke in his behalf, explaining the mat
ter 20 the satisfaction of the audience.
ar. Jones is Vigorous speaker and his
short address was listened to with at
tention and with pleasure.
, 1886-10-14

lSVuroee . l.UuA IL l. . LIS ii
credit leave gudges
, 1886-10-14

OF Wha'com, who made an eloquent and
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-05-06

was in command of a regiment at
Corinth, Miss, in March, 1862,
when notified of his appointment
as attorney general of the confeder-
acy. He served in the cabinent un-
til October, 1863, when he resigned
to be inaugurated governor of Ala
bama. He lives at Montgomery
and enjoys a large and lucrative
practice. Since the war he has
served one term IN the state legis-
lat9re.
HON. JOHN H. REAGAN
was born in Tennessee, Oct. 8 1878.
He received a common school ard
limited collegiate education but did
not graduate. When not attending
to his duties as a congressman he
is a lawyer and a farmer. In 1889
he settled in Texas, then a repub-
lie. From IS39-43 he was q depu-
ty surveyor of the public lands.
He was elected to the state house
of representatives, in 1S47, and was
in 1852 elected judge of the district
court for six years. He resigned
and was elected in congress from
the first district of Texas in 1857
and in 1859. He was elected to the
secession convention of Texas in
1861. In that year he was appoint
ed postmaster general of the con-
federacy, aud also occupied after
ward, the position of acting secre-
tary of the treasuary of the confed-
crate government t. In 1875 he was
a member of the state constitution
al convention. He has been elected
TO five congresses ipce the war and
is the only member of the confed-
crate cabinet now in public life,
being at present member OF
the nation al house of represen-
tatlVes.
HON. GEO. NJ. DAVIS
was lawyer of distinction in North
Carolina before the war and is yet
living in Wilmington. He was ap-