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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Hos. WIN. f. RUSSELL, nominated for Gov
ernor Of Massachusetts By the Democratic
Convention, is only 80 years Of age, yet this Is
the third time he has been the candidate Of
his party for that high Office. BY the rules Of
progression he ought to be elected this time
lie was defeated BY 1850 plurality in 1888
and by Only 6.775 in 1859.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

HIS biographers now ascribe the remark
able vitality Of DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes
to his regular habits The rooms he occupies
are equipped with barometers, thermometers
and various other oaieters, to prevent his in
curing the slightest risk of taking cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

According to recent report Of the
Austrian Minister Of Agriculture, there
ale now 400 Government horse breeding
establishments in Austria.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

IT is stated tat Dick" Tate, Kentucky's
defaulting treasurer, is located in Honduras,
and is associated in business with Major
Burke, the skillfull manipulation eff Louisi
ana's bonds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
TFE NAgTHsBURq HERALl
Publishsd every Saturday morning, -omcs IL
Peopis's Bank Building. over Post once,
MaStinsburs. Berkeley Co., W. Va
THE BEST COUNTY PAPER

TERMs.-S7 Il paid during the year,
$3.50 il not paid for over year, $1.5C
Cash in Advance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
!: H E \:
Martinsburg Herald,

Gfres more Solid Reading Natter than al
the other Papers combined.
More general news more local news; more
county news; more reading for farmers; more
reading for teachers: more reading for young
people; more information for busine men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05

The grape crop promises 20 be n large ono
this year Tho strawberry crop was big
one, but IL bnA closed now. Apples will
not amount b much, and very few
pears will be shipped. ThomaFvillo will
handle whit pears thore are for market.
Griffin will handle the m ijority ~ the
grapes. Powarsville will como next in tho
grape culture. The PLAN crop was ~ much
n failure hs the peach crop. An the Wild
goose plum trees Rre barron. Tho trees
look sickly. This fruit ripens some time IN
May. when the emily Alexander peach is
ready 30 be shipped.
OUTLOOK FoR NEXT YEAR
Growers will have "A splendid variety Of
fruit next season If the fruit h not damaged
by the cold weather. They will have ample
time 70 cultivate their orchards and enrich
tho soil Their trees may be forward
enough, and the rest which trees get this
season will cause them % bear donsely next
season. While good many growers
are downcast over the heavy loss
tho majority 81 them have
begun enriching tho orchards and they look
for heavy yields next year. Ia is believed
by experienced growers n tho trees had
borne this year the fruit would havo been
very small and Of m inferior quality. m
consequence Of the enormous crop last year.
Peach trees must have rest, and the rest
which they will got this year promises n
heavy yield and prosperous season for
growers In 1901 ~ ID. X.
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ADVERTISING a BELLR

The Regular Method Smployed in the
Most FasNio naole Circles.
F','rs &c Ness l'orS Co,nn,c,csaJ advertiser.
The amount Of solf-adveruSins which is
done in society to-day Is something to mar
vel St Rut the fact II its existence is not
the saddest thing Connected with il. The
W. rst Is that it Is almost Indispensable We
have all heard ~ the proceSS required to
evolve a belle from the ohrySa,iS ~ ohScu-
rity which contains the Sirl who is not vet
ont,
We know that nesrly year before her
debut her brothers and the friends II the
family have NSen diligently oN,upiAi in
herslding her easuty, II RESI-. and magnify
ing IT, As Is frequently the case. If II is
largely hypotheuoSl
sut II Is after her debut that the raal
work begins The pewsl>AvegS must, hv q
calt and not too CoviNlS nleSnS. he informed
N her social sOc,sSSes, her gowns must be
described by them, and her looks continually
hArpcd upon. Besides this the asoirsny 4,
helleho>>d must make herself attractive ~
All sorts and conditions II men. for she
must slwaNS he SUrrsundA3 bV = havv II
admirers, and N order ~ achieve this she
VIII have ofte1 - submit ~ he unr,le N,i fully
bored. Nor Is this al I; mus; he known
- society az large thst She hiss ra1ecikai s;
teS>t NorSe o3iSGS
To this pAase n advertising herself No
well-oVej Slrl Will sNos,ie. but, IS a rule.
her mother or S0at NJ cousin have no such
S>Fopia, Sfd jhe facts ~ exsCaratSOa q
facts never tSll - hN>Nnle known. Ii vii he
Seea tast 10 common degree Of energy ana
inaealANe.iSSu are required 10 arrive al the
NisStO, state ~ social S0presnacv.
To outsiders this state ~ things Is ,,aipfu,
enough. but II would As pard AnaA,e II IL
were CoaNUed = SirlS whose merits in some
Way warranted II, ana whose Sat>>.ySs event
ua.,y achieved IL Unfortunately tiSpot
Almost every o1e Is familiar Win the fv,,a
~ wonlea-'and ~ men. tSS-whosa yar-
SonA4 charm Is tac from apparent. We; WIS
SaaGnuailv HCallca,e tSe irrgS.SSh,e 81.
TRACTION they eXeg; over the >px>aSsfa Sex
Whether this Is dome ~ saNA ssi,h ~ IN
tae ooS>e ~ luayNTeSSaS the hearsav Is not 81
WAYS aNoSre0t, bat the availability Is that
they STe merely f0l0vsGS tSe exSu,vle If
more distinguished pTcno;vpas. ,~-sh,
Knows g. SSNoa'gSe they are lmb..ai with the
oaarscieTlSt}c ~ the aSe. sSN-a~tsar,art
Snd onsN tH,to~ o0' ;he PRINCIPLES 81 Su an
ceS'TN ~ tVSoc>nle0 Who Ov,Nclas1aeS ehts
merits ~ tSear wares Once move II must
be Ss2d that this trait, VtllCSv though II he
Is eNc'Se0 oN t,e Obvious uecsSSstN which
is ready ~ grasp 81 the Ss,aansa>, = a
thing for It's rNSl}tv, Asfi where IL i an an
pleasant thooe patent tac, 3as3 tAe 'ssNa
advertising yNarsoNS, clri> more OaSNse. Sltv
ualeSS sga0s>ea1eeyal,y Slfte,S. ms sl,,,S5
gDceC>alVsi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05
a GEORGIA PosTMA srER.
His appointment Creates Breeze.
JACK Browns Comment.
From the WASHINGTON Critic

His Appointment Creates a Breeze.
JACK Browns Comment.
From the WASHINGTON Critic
Col. Jack Brown, who is sometimes mis-
taken, perhaps, but who is sometimes all
right in his political representations, de
clares that Denning, as postmaster, is a
sour dose for some of the Augusta (Ga)
republicans, and that his appointment has
not been received with a song of praise.
Il. r. Wright, n seedy black school
teacher Of Augusta, who Col. Jack swearS
has more political sense than the whole
Georgia republican machine combined, is in
Washington. aud is prepared to vitriolizs
Denmng If the opportunity presents. Some
grave charges against the new appointee
are being banded about. but they do not
properly belong IN a newspaper unless the
proofs are at hand 10 Substantiate them.
The return of Gen. ClarkSon Is looked for
with some sort Of eagerneSS by the anti
Denning people; but what they hope TO get
out of him is purely matter of conjecture
The President and ClarkSon probably IN
derStand each other. and il is hardly prob
able that the SUB nrdinate will attempt to
undo what his chief has thought proper to
do during his absence. As the matter
stands, it may be safely assumed that Jabez
will stick, unless he is struck by tidal
wave or an Illinois cyclone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05
d" M'kinlev Prices. -


FROM TIC 81. L2u}S Republic.
WASHINGTON, July l.-Members Of CON
greSS realize here In Washington how
quickly business men. especially retail deal
ers in clothing. underwear dry goods and
specialtieS, can take advantage of a
national issue - advertise their goods
Every member # the House to-day received
circular from a large dealer IN varieties
that new was the time to Dur-
chase umbrellas, shirts, clothing
OF sll kinds, fancy articles. suS-
penderS-in fact, everything that belongs
70 3 lady'S or gentleman's wardrobe, AMI
what was the argument this Washington
merchsnt-one Of fifty who have done the
same thinG-advanced t. encourage mem
hers Of the Senate aud House to ratroniza
this particular storea Here IS: "McKin-
ley prices, A word q the wise Take ad-
vantage while YOU can, The Mckinley
tariff bill sn assured fact, The Mckinley
bill will make the prices u sill goods much
higher than at present, Oar prices are now
st the lowest point. 50 this is the time to
accept YOUR chance aad purchase your
Supn,leS
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give him n respectful hearing. furthermore,
Sloat was aware that Price mad spent some
days with the President Just prior to his de-
parture and this fact. IL was hoped, might
exercise some influence on the mind Of the
commodore.
MIDNIGHT INTERVIEW
The Savannah, in which the old commo-
dore was now fast asleep. lay a mile away.
The night was intensely dark. A stiff
breeze was blowing. but Price resolved 10
make the attempt 10 see him before morn
ing. Capt. Mervine ordered gig lowered
and Price started for the Savannah. He
was met on the ship by First Lieut. Living
ston. He found that the commodore mad
turned In and that the lights of his cabin
we're extinguIshed. BY Llvingston's consent
an orderly was sent 20 arouse him. and ex-
PLAIN that Mr.. Price had important informa-
ton 20 communicate
Sloat appeared in his night garb and re-
ceived him with affability and warmth
really surprising. A contest then ensued
between the cool, calculating, phlegmatic,
contentious forces Of age and the ardor, We
hemence and enthusiasm Of youth The
latter triumphed. Price recounted his talks
with the President, explained the wishes of
the President and took the ground that the
mistake of overzealous vigilance in the
present crisis would not be, by far, as disas-
'tN@e 10 A1ih1 anu tut WnlCN
would ensue should the British raise their
flag.
But" answered Sloat. my instructions
hardly warrant me in taking such a course
before have official Information But
inaction will ruin you" replied Price.
Sloat. though firm at first. listened atten-
lively, and treated his visitor throughout
the interview with marked consideration
and courtesy.
CALIFORNIA is SEIZED.
IL mistake is TO be made you'd better
have 1t TO meet the Presidents views. and
make this country secure TO our govern
ment,n said Price as he was about to retire
Hold on "A moment" replied Sloat. as he
directed an orderly TO summon his secre-
tary. He hal suddenly decided to raise the
nag and proclaim the occupancy of the
land at ii o'clock the next morning The
letter denying Montgomery's request,
which was in the hand Of one of the crew of
the launch, asleep then on the Savannah,
was recalled, aud that night another was
written notifying him TO aid Fremont and
giving directions about raising the flag at
erbe Buena.
Price returned to the Cyaue at o'clock in
tie morning, conscious of having achieved
the greatest victory of his life. At / O'Clock
Capt Merviue, with Lieutenant Ed Hig-
gins and Price as aides, went ashore, read
the proclamation to the Mexicans, and oc-
cupied the port of Monterey i'll the name of
United States government. on July :, 1916.
Five days later the Collingwood Sir George
Seymour, admiral commanding, sailed into
the harbor for the purpose of raising the
British flag Commodore Sloat and Sir
George met the same day.
81 see. said Sir George. you have raised
your hagm
Yes, replied Sloat.
well, / intended to raise mine had not
yours been there in advance" returned the
Engishman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05
GEORGIA FOLIIICS

Tahafevro county viii hold a guherna-
tcrial primary July -
Col E, !. kIker OF Calhoun is canii-
date fer the legislature, subject - the pm
mary election "a July IL.
Frnaklin county will cleo; delegates to
the stale spd coasrsSSIonsl convsuuonS at S
primary election % be held Aug. !
Harris county democrats vii express
their choice for Congressman al the pr
mary election - be held July -
The democratic execa tive COMMITTEES ot
Hart couatv has ordered $ primary slec ioa
- BE- held Julv -. II nominate governor.
state house officers. conSreSSnSn for the
eighth district, sui senator for the thirty
6rst district
Al democratic mass meeting held il
HAhe-Shan county Wednesday fo- the par-
pose ~ formulating plans To- the noaalas-
taoa II q candidate for consreSS, II was de-
cs3e3 70 hold s primary e.ectlo1 OF July *
Judge james Brown a1d Capt Rufus
AshuTy &33reSSaa the peapla
Owing ~ some dlSSsnSt sctaoa resulting
from the resent meeting q the Cohh couatV
democratic executive cognIlttse 0-5ar-
house Officers c>2SueSS man SDS representa-
- early IS JGly s. caused Chairman u. X
Power 10 issue smother osl coave1lrE tbs
committee Atte- sanse G5SclSSSoa Il wsS
SErsed thst primaries be held for governor
ADG state ho1se cfics-S On july 70. for mem
tiers a. legislature ADg. s.. S0d for con-
gresham SeF.1 6
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05

ST HELENA. NAPA Co.. CAL, May l, 1889.
To the citizens and afflicted of the Valley :
deem it my duty to give this recommended
tion without any solicitation on the part of
the dealers in said medicine In St Joseph,
Missouri, was afflicted with an aggravated
case of Kidney trouble, and bv accident |
was offered a drink of VIM. Radam's Mi
crohe Killer. After taking one gallon in
four weeks | felt like new man. | can
freely recommend 1t to any one having the
above trouble. II. +. ROBINSON.
For sale by Buffers Pharmacy .-idr.
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NOTICE
TIE CITIZENS BANK OF SAVANNAH.
~ -Sna

June 90 1890
In pursuance of 8 resolution of the Board Of
Directors of said bank passed June IS. 1920
public notice Is hereby given of an intention to
increase the capital stock of the Citizens Bank
Of Savannah from SSl0 900 to 500 600 as per sec
tlOn Of said banks charter
The said increased capital stock will be issued
az the value Of the present capital stock per
share as shown by the banks books on july
1870. from which all bad and doubtful accounts
shall be eliminated Subscriptions to be paid
on or before Aug. q. 1890
Parties desiring 10 subscribe will call st the
hank between 10 a. Il. and p. NJ on and after
July :, 1890.
5 A DENMARK, President.
GEO. C. FREEMAN Cashier
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TODAY

This Saturdays special prices at HEIDT'S,
corner Congress and Whitaker streets:
l5c per pound Chocolate Creams; lOc per
pound Gum Drops; &c per pound Insect Pow
der; Soc Lubin's Extract; &c Artesisn Water
Soap; Soc Crystallized Fruits: l5c pound Pure
Sugar Candy; 2Sc dozen papers Flower Seed
Try our Special Mixed Candy at sc and 35c
TRY EgCnoS Soda Water
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BLANK BOOKS.
THE BOON FOR BookkEEPERa
IL VIII Open oEt Perfectly Fla. From Fir
10 Last Page.

=, The MosSI~s News Printing House IS t5s
hcsnsea Manufacturer q
oho N>ON'S FLAT OPENING BLANK B0Oha
SAoopse1 by he niUed StsteS Government >,
4AsFe Is 70 book MADE q equal siren Zth -
~ open s. any page a13 Tsuas Z pe-t4clls L.
Ane7V = ne danger Of The leaves becoming loos-
II / the oaly elastic binding designed 10 opr1
ns' thai has resolved The UnQusll-3e3 inlorso
Toeht n oooGkeepsTS IS well IS uookbLn17lS
BOOKS TAied - sly pattern nS5e % any $40
An3 bound in Any Styl .
We are mASlns booSS for number q fEn,S
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efs II showing them 70 thoss Interested
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DON'T TRAVEL wITHoUTIT.

Nc traveller should be without bottle Of
Dr. CLMER's LIVER CoRREcToR
To ward OF the IL effects Incidental to 8 change
Of climate sad water. Tais fsultlsss family
MEDICINE IS gaining popularity daily, anu was
awarded highest prizes over competitors
Prominent medical uea in5orss il. ASK for Dr.
U.nsE's Liver Correc.o- &nd take no other.
Prepared BY 3. ?. Timer. NJ. n. Pharmacist
Price, 5, % Sold by A1 druggists.
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CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND M.
PROVEMENT COMPANY.

SAVANNAH. GA. July = 1890.
The Board of Directors have THIS DAY de-
clared dividend of THREE DOLLARS per
share on stock Of Series A., payable on and
after the 18th inst. u. J. SOLOMONS.
Secretary and Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05

Ayers SarSapSr1lA- operating through
;Ae hl>,S e0SSloatas TIE SooosGloas oAs.G 49,
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More Modest in His Wishes.

VII FT'N VNt7
Nearly every one has heard of the story
of the farmer who. when told the price OF
his room at a fashionable hotel for day,
said he did not care TO buy it, be only
wanted 70 slesp there. One in a sinilar
strain is now told of gentleman in this
city who gave large entertainment some
time ago. He went TO one Of the leading
caterers and said be wished to have num-
Der Of walters for the occasion, and wanted
to know what the price would be- six
dollars apiece. said the proprietor. 81 did
not intend to keep them always. returned
the other, you could have had them back
in the morning
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II YoU WANT
Z yol want DAY BOOK MADE.
L you want JOURNAL MADE.
Il you wAnI CASH BOOK MADE
L you vaat LEDGER MADE.
I You vaa1 s RECORD MADE.
Z you want CHECK BOON MADE
= yoa v21t LITTER HEADS
I YOU -a-1 NOTE HEADS
L yuz wz1t BILL HEATS.
L you Esn1 BUSINESS CARDS
-sES1 ToVR oR0Eks TO
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WEDDINGS

we35zaE limitations ana cards ur.s;es a. IN
graves 81 ne shortest notice 2a3 n the Is,as,
s1yieS Ne CARY 81 extensive aas well 81 ,,,ras
STOCK q dce uspsrS envelorss and ssrss -
Tac4A-ly III sooA orders Samples SEMI On an.
p.lcAuoa AoSS-Ss NEvs PrntaS gos,sA
SsvAzaAA. 5&
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05

Smiths Bile SeSzs purify the blaoa
Puscs 81 ce2ts per bo;t3s.-s5a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-05

THEY'LL Do II EVERY TIME.-"By the
way" spoke up one Of the group, what
time is III"
Every man looked at his watch. answered
ten minutes past (. and replaced his time
piece in his pocket.
Beg pardon said the questioner few
seconds later. but I didn't understand dis
timely. What time did YOU say.'
Every man in the crowd took his watch
out again, consulted i as before. gave the
same answer. and the designing wretch had
won q bet OF 81 5l-CAicdqo Tribune.
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MORNING PAPER "NEwS.r-Romeo Jim
son--I fear me must leave thee, beloved.
It must be late. very late. hear the news
boys calling cut the moraing papers. Juliet
Wnlmson-Stay. lis rot the morn. It's
Yesterdays papers they sell. Romeo-Nay.
It's to-3ay's. Juhet-Delsy vet little
while. lis yesterdays news. anyhow
Nctc York Weekly.
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TIE MORNING NEwS PRINTING HOUSE
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Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

The largest gun yet manufactured at Krupp's works, for the Russian government, and intended for the naval Qualifications at Constadt, weighs 270,000 pounds, the caliber IS 164 inches and the barrel A feet long. Ii will fire two shots per minute, each estimated to cost f300, and tho range is twelve miles. At the trial the pro- jsctils, 4 feet long and weighing 2,60o pounds, was propelled by charge of 700 pounds of powder and penetrated 19 inches of armor, gong 1912 yards beyond the target.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

"While at San Carlos school ten large boys, of their own prompting, came and asked to go to Carlisle or some other large Eastern school, By the time had wired the Department there was great excitement among the Indians around the Agency, The re- cent deportation of so many from here to Fort Union had aroused their sus- piciens and animosities. Hearing that ten boys were to be taken away they were full of threats of vengeance. They were soon quiet ed, but Col, Johnson, commander of the military here, hearing l expected to leave at noon, of his own sugges- ton, seut five cavalrymen to patrol the road for fifteen miles. His reason was: 1t is the unexpected which always happens among these sly Apaches. We seldom know of danger till we are Tn it. The patrol found an Indian lying in ambush, armed with a carbine and waiting to shoot me as the mail wagon passed. He said, He gong take children way The poor wretch l am told is in the guard house, waiting for Capt. Bullis to return and take action.
 "As a whole the Apaches are fifty years behind the better Indians of other tribes "a strange compound of acuteness, physical prowess, hostile daring, blood-thirstiness and treach- erv."
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10
THr FAUNA or rmvl souruwEsr.

The fauna of New Mexico comprises about 300 species of birds. Tue strange feature of it IS, however, tlat nearly one-fourth, or seventy specles, are aquatic, Thus, out of thirty-six species of North American ducks. twenty are found in New Mexico. Eight kinds of herons, two cranes, the trumpeter swan (Cignus Buccinator,) five geese, fifteen snipe, gull, makes its appearance in our Territory occa- slonally. Of plovers, four species per- tain to New Mexico Only few of the aquatic birds enumerated breed here. Another peeuharity of our ornithologlcal fauna is the absence of representatives of the parrot tribes. This is the more surprising, as the pine forests oi the northern Sierra Madre are haunted by species of large green parrot in numbers. That bird is n constant lnhabitant of the soli tude west of the Casa Grande. But, unlike the Carolinian parro; it it not migratory, New Mexican.
 But the fauna of ArIzona IS still more rich, over three hundred and sixty species of birds having been cat alogued, and scarcely a year passes that 0ue or more new birds are not added to our already long list of feathered residents. There IS no field ia the United States so promising to ornithologists or one that is so much neglected, Tucson Citizen.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

The career of Senator James B. Beck, whose sudden death from paral- ysis of the heart occurred in Washing ton, D. C., on the 3i inst, furnishes a conspicuous example of what steadfast purpose and unflagging energy will accomplish without the aid of money or influence, which many enormously hold are necessary to success. When Beck landed in America at the age of Is years, a raw awkward Scotch boy, with little educauOn, there was noth. ing about him to prepossess one in mS favor or to indicate that he would ever rise above the average condition of the laboring class. Drifting to Kentucky, he located al Lexington. the center of wealth and culture of the Blue Grass region, where he found employment in menial capacity on a plantation anc was soon oyerseer of negro slaves, not an enviable or dlg- nitied occupation, yet by his indomi- table will power, persistent industry, and frugaiity, he surmountcd every obstacle, became an eminent lawyer, acquired wealth, and for thirteen years was d conspicuous figure in tue Senate of the United States, where hls death has occaSioned a vacancy that will be hard to iill.