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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05
OLD VETERANS PLEDGES.
FRANCIS MURPHY SPEAKS At TIE
SOLDIERS HOME.

Another Meeting at the Old Market-Tony
Christians Severely Censured--Speeches
nv tn. New Conyerss-Thc Last Meeting
Next sunday.
Francis Murphy spoke at the soldiers
Home yesterday evening at O'Clock 10
large audience. During the services zap
tain Frank Cunningham sang twice. MI
Murphy's talk was very forcible, and
large number Of the veterans signed the
pledge. Mr.. Murphy will speak to-day at
4 o'clock at the Male Orphan Asylum.
lie spoke again last night at the Old
Market Hall to crowded house. The ex-
ercises were opened with song. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. William III. Rey-
noIds, OF LyDchburg- after winch MT. Mur-
phy read a part OF the fifteenth chapter Oh
II. Luke. commenting upon 1t in his own
quaint style.
A Telegram was received from the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars, now in session IN
Lynchburg. as follows: "Grand LOdge SENDS
denominations. God bless Brother Muir
ply"
LAST OF THE SERIES.
Mr.. Murphy statld that it was very prob
able that sunday night would be the last Of
the series Of meetings, and that about Tues
dav. if he could get his wife 10 leave this
sunny land, they would probably 20 10 the
North Pole.
Rev. +. b. Price, Of Buchanan, was intro
duced, and made few appropriate re-
marks.
several OF the recent temperance converts
were brought 10 the platform and made 10
SAY a word"
Mr.. Murphy said: ~ don't know why you
want TO send away for temperance lectur-
ers. when your have them here by the mum
dred."
talks were then made by Rev. MIR. Wal
drop and Rev. William Ii. Reynolds.
GOSPEL OF CHRIST.
Mr.. Murphy said the gospel of Christ was
the sovereign remedy for the disease OF
strong drink, aud that there is nothing Ike
uublic confession to make il etectual. lie
said: "Tbe tony church people are the
most dangerous class in the world. II they
would come down off their stills they could
do much good. If they were in earnest ana
! nteres ted they would be in this hall 10
night. II Richmond was in danger these
people here are the ones who would save
! her. and the tony Christians would take a
trip to Europe.
TIE BILNAkhSs
The qoney' church people of this city
are the greatest bulwarks against Chris
/ tianity in Richmond. Put that IN your pipe
and smoke it. The poor people are no more
drunkards than the rich. Poor people are
willing . be helped, hut for Gods sake
help them in decent way"
In referring to the services at the SOL
dlers' Home. Mr.. Murphy begged the people
to be generous toward the veterans.
He said: " You people have the creates
nroblem in this world to solve. If you
don't educate the coiored race to be sober,
YOU will be cursed by them as long as YOU
live. The negro is here to stay with YOU,
and YOU can't make him sober by inning
him in the Police Court. You must edu-
cate the negro 10 be sober by removing the
temptation from him."
Al the close Of the meeting many blue
ribbons were ue1 on and many pledges
| signed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

A meeting Of the Board OF Governors OF
the Masonic Home was held yesterday in
the Office OF the grand secretary. Nothing
but routine work was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05
CITY Circuit Court.

Suit was Instituted Yesterday in the City
Circuit Court by the Nescochaque Manu-
featuring Company, Of Philadelphia,
against Epps a B0ssean. Action Of debt
for $j99. 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Silks, VeIyetS, Pushes!

It abounds in so many ARTISTIC and
ELEGANT EFFECTS ard STRIKING
BARGAINS, we can only ak you %
come and see for yourself
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05
THE MOsTAPPROPRIATE CHRIST

THE MOST APPROPRIATE CHRIST
Ms TEtSENI - \ BOOK.
We have the largest stock, as well as the
best. ever Oh res iu this city: also a belutiiul
line OF Desks writing Tablets, Pocket
Books. Letter aud Card Cases, in all styles.
Christwns cards and Booklets, Devotional
Books. Prrrc Books and Hymnals. Bibles,
and HYMN Books Of all denominations.
Every variety Of fancy goods kept In first
class book store, all nice and fresh. Mail or
ders promptly attended to.
WEST. JOHNSTON & co,
de5-eodtie25
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

The Paris Figaro SAYS that the proposed
marriage between the Duke Of Orleans ana
Archduchess Marguerite sophie, Of Austria,
has nnally been abandoned. The Duke wIli
serve for one year in the Russian army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05
TRUSTEES SALE.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LARGE AND
VARIED STOCK or TRIMMINGS AND
FANCY GOODS.

Under n deed Of trust executed by Mr.. Hen
~ Wcrzcl. the undersigned VIII sell Il re-
tail, M the store, 81 east Broad street. Mr..
Wenzols large assortment Of TRIMMINGS,
LACES Ribbons. WORSrEDS, WHITE
GOODS. etc, for several days
Az OPpORTUNfrYF0R GREAT BARGAINS
AL GOODS " ARkED DOWN FAR BELOW
USTAL PHICE7 AND MUST BIZ SOLD.
CALL EARLY BEFORE THE STOCK Is
PICKED OVER.
BEAUTIFUL FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL
KINDS SUITABLE FOR CHRIST
MAS PRESENTS.
All sales for cash only.
no2s-ts BEVERLY Z. CRUMP, Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

vA.,t>-. a. tlLio..s.
MINlATIEE ALMANAC. Irc. 8, isal
Sau r.sss.-.........7 ~ Moon rises 1880 T. NJ.
uu 81 ,s..............i 30 Day ,eu- IT, Oh. ISM.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. DEcEAnER
SAILED.
Steamship Advance. Brazil. merchandise.
PORT OF WEST POINT. DECEMBER 4.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Charlotte, Niciic. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers; steamship Elm
CITY, Eaton Waikerton, merchandise.
SAILED.
steamship Charlotte, Nickle, Baltimore.
merchandise and passengers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

F. WASHINGTON, u. C., Dec. Arr
I'm Virginia: fair weather; wafmsl !;
] tAiR llieht rain Friday night.
FOR North Carolina: Fair wealth r;
F. sOUthCfiy WINDS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

TO-DAY MARKS THE OPENING
OF OUR TOY AND HOLIDAY De-
PARTMETS.

We have opened this department on
different plan from heretofore. What
ever we bought we bought in large
quantities, consequently what we have
Is lower in price than other stores. be-
cause we've got 50 many OF each thing
to sell. Here are some of the bargains
for the opening days-FRIDAY and
SATURDAY:
5000 Doll c ,rriages. 25c. each.
90 Express Wagons. large Size, win iron
axles and boxes ana iron-hingcd tongues
n each.
, 900 Wicker Doll Cradles. 25c. each.
10000 laper-blcK Move 5. all OF the latest
works OF the 80 authors. DC. each
different KINDS OF Children's story books;
board cover. beau itullycolored and Illus
trated, 2Jc. each.
20 Infants Toilet sets in Plush Cases, s
each: worth 81 90.
700 Plush Gases with 3pairs scissors. 81 each;
WOr 4 %.
100 eleg real leather Photo. Albums. 7-c.
each: worth s 90 Ia 81 90.
800 Elegant Plush Boxes, containing paper
and envelopes
2fc. worth 0Oc:
boo. worth Sc:
75c. worth sl.l5;
81 NO "a 81 %.
el.rD worm - 90.
1000 Real Bisque Dolls. 2jc worth ; C.
300 Zeal French BlsQue Dolls, that say papa
and mamma, 5Or. worth n.
800 ELEGANT hisque Dolls, with movable
limbs, worth sld9.
Lots OF articles that sold last year for 15c.,
zoe. and 25c. heaped or one counter at
"a choice OF Toe.
III dine ent Kinds OF children's story books
Oh one table.
557 kinds ct baskets heaped on three tables
On Saturday young man will count
every child that comes ia the toy de-
depart with some older person, and
every tenth child be will give game in
wooden box. called Cows in the Corn.
Try 10 get Que.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

CALL EARLY BEFORE THE STOCK rs
PICKED OVER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

.;
500

CLOAKS from auction to be sold
less than half the cost.
Child Gretchen Cancels liar
Cloaks, we'll made and nicely
trimmed, 2, 3 and 4 years old,
$3.50, and every size larger 25c.
rise.
Nlisses-All-Wool Striped New
market, with pulled sleeves, at the
same price.
$50 Perfect Astrakhan Capes,
heavy satin lined, at $3.50 a
piece.
Imitation Seal at $3.50.
Wool Seal at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

AL GOODS " ARKED DOWN FAR BELOW
USTAL PICE7 AND MUST BIZ SOLD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

lie brought this suit September 80, 1887,
and he has maintained it upon the evidence
Of negro servants. with some OF whom ne
ssbunked," smoked. drank, slept and as
sociatcd. One OF them testified 10 having
seen through key-hOle Frank Hampton IN
The room. another from the back yard
through the second story window; that She
nut her arms around him. Another that
ON going up 10 the garnet 10
pe, lard in the summer (where II
was proved the lard was not kepD,
she saw Frank Hampton get up from
the foot OF the bed where he had been sit
ting, and Mrs. Hampton's clothes disord-
cred, who had been nursing her sex BABY
and the boy Blue that he had seen her SIT
ting in his lap: and all this, il true, as far
back as lSSO-ls and OF which they never
spoke until called up by j. W. Hampton 10
testify In the suit in 1857,
ii the record did not attest the decree Of
The Circuit Court OF Loud0un granting the
divorce and declaring the crime charged 70
have been fully established, u would be IN
credible that such circumstances Only
proved by such witnesses had satisfied the
Guarded discretion Of "a reasonable and just
mind TO such a conclusion. Even il such
Testimony were not wholly discredited by
The record IL would he destructive %
the dearest Of family ties, and Che
dignity and safety Of society, TO permit II
20 have any weight amer such length u
time. Our judgment is that the decree
complailei Of is wholly erroneous and must
be reversed and amended and the cause be
remanded TO the Circuit Court OF Loudoun,
with directions 10 dismiss the complainanrs
bin with cost 10 the defendant aud reason
able attorneys fee 20 her counsel.
MIR. James u. McCabe appeared for the
appellant, and Mr.. j. III. Alexander for The
appellee.
Other Cases.
The other cases In which opinions were
delivered yesterday are as follows:
Atlantic and Danyile Railroad Company
against Peske. Prom the Circuit Court Of
Norfolk county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis de
iiveripg opipijn; Judges Lacy and Fauntle-
roy dissenting.
Bsfksdsie against Parker. From the Cir
cult Court OF Pittsyivanla county. Affirmed.
Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Meek against spracker. From Circuit
Court OF Tszewell county. Affirmed.
Judge Richardson delivering opinion.
DIese against Bear From the Circuit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

Az oppoRrUNrYron GREATBARGAINs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

MINlAraaE AAwANAc. nrc.5. lsa1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-05

All sales for cash only.
no2s-t Is BEVERLY T. CRUMP, Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
Investigation of Alleged Violation OF the
Interstate Commerce Law.

CHICAGO, December 3.-Thc Federal
Grand Jury has resumed its investiga-
ton of the alleged violation OF the In
ter-Statc Commerce law by Western
railroads and shippers.
A number of shippers were examined
and among the more prominent railway
officials put on the stand was Traffic
Manager Sage, of the Rock Island.
The opinion is gaining ground that
several indictments wiz be found
against shippers and railway officials,
and in consequence an uneasy Keeling
exists in railway and shipping circles.
Much will depend, however, upon the
decision of Judge Gresham in the Coun-
Selman case, which is daily expected.
A dispatch from Dubuque, Iowa,
saws: In the United State Court now
in session here complaint is brought
against the Chicago. st. Paul and
Kansas City Railroad for viola
ton of the Interstate Commerce
law. In September last an agreed
rate was made on several
roads for passenger rates to the st.
Louis carnival. The Kansas City'S ticket
reads via Chicago. Agent McNea, of the
Illinois Central, sent a spy to the Office
of the Kansas City road, where he pur-
chased ticket for st. Louis, with the
promise that on reaching Chicago he
would dispose of the ticket, and he was
also given the address of Chicago
Scalper with whom he could negotiate
for the sale. The Illinois Central agent
reported the matter TO the special agent
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, and the latter ordered an inveSt-
CATION by the United States Grand
.IurV
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04

ferrcd the control Of the popular branch OF
Congress 10 the Democrats being known,
il is the part of wisdom for the Republican
leaders at Washington this winter 70 prove
themselves the true servants Of the people
by repeating the Mckinley tariff, and
adopting in It's stead 4 measure perceptl-
bly, reducing the schedules. That IS the
command which went up from the people
the 4th Of November, and the fate OF Re
publicanism in ls92 depends on the prompt
ness and good faith with which the popu-
lar mandate is obeyed by the Flfty-nrst
Congress during the remnant OF existence
remaining TO IT,"
In spite of all such earnest appeals
and pregnant warnings, however Mr.,
HARRISON persists In butting his head
against the stone wall of public opinion,
and the indications are that the Republic
can leaders will persist i'm lying outside
the breastworkS instead of retreating TO
a more secure point of defense.
The first step looking to the repeal or
the modification Of the Mckinley act
must be taken in the House Of Repre-
Scntatives. But Congress is all torn up
that is, the Republican end OF it; the
leaders are pot in frame Of mind to
favor a policy Of submission to the pop
ular will, which would be, also, policy
of retreat; and all tariff propositions
will be referred TO the Mckinley COM
mittee only to be pigcon-holed and
smothered. REED, MCKISLEY a Co.
will profess to have faith in the ultimate
acceptance of McKinleyism by the
people, and they will maintain a stub
born resistance to al suggestions Of a
change of programme This at least is
the present outlook.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ONO COUN-
l. ty, State of West Virginia, s.: December
Rules, 1890
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
= SCENE IN COURT.
How Duerr Was Compelled to Answer in
the Bribery Case.

How Duerr Was Compelled to Answer in
the Bribery Case.
NEW CASTLE. PA. December 3.-The
usual monotony which charactcrizes
routine court proceedings was varied
late yesterday afternoon 10y a somewhat
dramatic incident.
The cases of the alleged bribcrS were
under consideration. Within the bar
were few attorneys, one Of whom was
presenting his side of Il knOtty legal
question for judicial consideration.
In the pcwS which serve for seats,
without the bar. were the parties TO the
preSentmcntS named, and number OF
witnesses. suddenly the door leading
TO the grand jury room opened, and the
grand Jury filed slowly in and took
seats. Everybody supposed returns
were about TO be made, and interest in
the proceedings became general.
The Court Crier had been sent after
Squire Fred Duerr. who appeared be-
fore the former grand jury n defend
ant. but was Subpenaed this time aS a
witness only. When he had been found
and brought before the bar, Judge Ha2en
directed j. Gardner, Esq, who, by the
direction of the Court, acted in place OF
the District Attorney. to read certain
questions which had been propounded
by the grand jurors TO Ducrr, and which
he had refused 10 answer.
One Of the questions was as to wheth-
or he (Duerrl had received $3.50 To re-
frain from telling what he knew of the
alleged bribery. Another was as to
whether Downing had come to his place
in ST. Clair Borough at the close of the
convention which had nominated Me
Dowell and given him the $50 to keep
still The other two questions We're
variations OF these.
The reading OF the questions seemed
TO arouse the Indignation of Judge
Hazen. Turning to the foreman OF the
Jury he asked quickly and Stcrnly: DO
understand the witness, Ducrr, re-
fused to answer these questions which
have Just been read?'
"NeS, SIR" was the reply.
STAND up" said the Judge. in per-
emtOry tones 10 the witness, who had
sunk into Il chair in dazed sort of way.
'Will you answer these queStionS"
continued the Judge And as the wit
ness apparently attempted an explana-
ton, the Court cut him short with, AN
Swer my question, yes or no.
Yes, finally responded Duerr, who
evidently realized to the full his unhap-
by predicament. Thereupon the sew
eral questions were repeated, and at the
close Of each the witness was asked
whether he would answer that particu
lar question before the grand jury, 10
all Of which he replied aflirmatively.
"You will remain within this building
until yOu have answered these Ques-
tions," said the Judge to Duerr. and the
latter was given into the hands OF the
iurOrS for examination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
rNHEEpEp WARNINGS.

We have quoted the opinions oil the
great Republican dailieS Of the West TO
the effect that the Republican leaders
at Washington should overhaul the Nc
Kinley act and largely reduce the tarlu
duties in accordance with the manifest
will Of the people Similar expressions
of opinion are made by Republican
papers published in the smaller cities.
For instance, take the following from
the Rockford I'M Register;
.s-rhe election returns are crowded with
...,io,,.e ~ tba fact that il was the new
Tarify bin increasing the tax on clothing
and bedding aud many other articles which lSi
induced the people TO desert the Rep ,'ns,
can party in such m1ltitudes ms , yeas
The cause Of the revolution when Trans
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
Commissioners Sale.

Henry ielienbine In the Circui; Court
". OF ONO county
Alfred KimminS Ct. al. West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
4 Wife's Disclosure.

\ wife recently gave her husband a
sealed letter, begging him not to open it
I'm he got To his place OF business.
When he did So he read:
Il am forced to tell You something
that know will trouble You, but it is
my duty to do 50. am determined you
shall know. let the result be what il
may. have known for week that it
was coming, but kept il to myself until
to-day when it has reached a crisis, and
| cannot keep it any longer. You must
not cenSure me too harShly, for you
must reap the results aS well as myself.
do hope il won't crush YOU"
by this time the cold preparation
stocd on his forehead with the fear OF
some terrible unknown calamity. lie
turned the page. his hair slowly rising,
and read:
The coal is all used up. Please cal
and ask for some to be sent this after
noon. | thought by this method you
wOuid not forget it,"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
WEST vrRcrSra.s VIRGIN FORESTS.
Valuable Timber Used for Firewood-A
Fence Around Cabin Worth $4,000.

"You are making great ado in this
State about the forests you are trying 10
save from the onslaughts of the lumber
men, and well you may" said a promi-
nent lumber operator Of western Penn
sylyania, ''hut If you could see some Of
the forests | saw three weeks ago in the
Guyan river region in West Virginia,
the Adirondack woods would look like
picnic groves 10 yOu. | saw raft Of
yew pine logs start down the
Guyan river, one of the first that
ever went out Of that wilderness, the
smallest log in which was feet in
diameter and 81 feet long, without a
knot. There were logs in that raft )
feet through and 40 feet long. There
are miles and miles of forest containing
trees like these, where the sound of 4
woodlands axe has never yet been
heard. Besides that, you may ride all
day through forests of oak. walnut,
cherry, ash and poplar, Just as unbroken
as they were when the abOrigineS
roamed in their depths, although they
are not 100 miles from Wheeling. The
few settlers who have had the hardihOOd
tO.push into that mountain wilderness,
split up magnificent walnut, cherry, ash
aud pOpHr logs for fence posts, rails aud
iirewOOd. | saw fence around
a settlers cabin that in the log would
have been worth 81, 600 at least, if il had
been in some ones lumber yard. That
cabin was laid up with walnut logs,
each one of them worth not less than
SlO0-proyided it had been possible to
get them 10 market. 1t looked tough
20 see those mOuntaineerS burning up a
fortune in their iireplaceS every month,
but there was no help for il. | saw oak
trees there eight feet in diameter and
over 100 feet high. There is no posi-
bic way of getting that valuable timber
out Of that isolated and almost painless
region, but If the day ever comes when
communication can be had between it
and market. those forests will De- a
source of untold wealth to somebody"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
An Independent Wow.

The message of the President, which
was laid before Congress yesterday, Is IN
the main matter Of fact. conservative
statement OF tine public situation, more
in the nature ola SynOptical review than
of original suggestion. The President
evidently appreciates that the session Is
% be- "a short one, 10 Use his own Ian
guage. offering no margin for waste,
and therefore confines himself in his
immediate recommendations 10 such
important legislation as is now well ad-
vanced and upon which he deems II
wise 10 take final action while there Is
vet the opportunity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
mo German KeIchsiag.

BERLIN. December 2.-The ReichStas
rcaSSembled to-day. Herr Non Boet-
ticher, Minister Of the Imperial home
Office aud representative OF the Chan
cellor, presented the bill provldins LOT
the defence Of Hcligoland. Dr, Wind
thorSt. the leader Of the Clerical party
said that the thanks Of the country
we're due the government for acquiring
the island. Herr Richter. the trei>in-
mig leader. who reached his unqualified
approval Of the measure. Ihebil then
passed its first reading.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
killed While Resisting Arrest.

BA-rROP, Ia, December "A mes
Scngcr from Oak Ridge reports a Seri-
Gus shooting ARRAY there Saturday
night. Two men named Whitney and
ShankS got into difficulty with Bart
Gardner, and after they were separated
the constable with posse undertook TO
arrest Whitney and ShankS, and upon
their refusal 20 surrender general
fusiladc took place, and it is reported
that Whitney and Shanks were both
killed. together with two other men
who had Joined them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04
The silver sheen.

FI1lI-TTIIl N0TT I0'TI1I0 IH'FI
The President is not in favor Of free
coinage Of silver. while eXpcctant OF
good results from the Silver act OF last
session. lie cites the eager struggle IN
Europe To accumulate gold In defence
of the policy which keeps our stock OF
gold intact The business world VIII
agree with him. We cannot afford 10
legislate in any way that will cause our
gold % flow out Of the country; but ON
the other hand. We cannot Afford 10 do
aught that will depreciatc the value OF
our silver product. We must leglSlate
To hold the money metals aS the SuoStan-
tial basis OF trade. II is the only safe
anchorage. rs. the present spectacle of
oyerstrained credits amply proves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-04

N,lr lort NIiI fHI ETpTtss Hel-I-
The Democratic newspapers ana poll
ticianS that thought that the admins
tration and the Republicans whould be
dcmOralized or discouraged by the re-
cent elections are beginning 10 find out
how much they were mistaken. To be-
gin with, the Presidents Message,
while moderate in its tone aud style, j.
as firm aud decided in its discussion Of
the great party measures a. though Il
Republican House had been elected last
month