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VOL. IX.
LOS   ANGELES,  CAL.,   SATURDAY,  AUGUST  6,  1859
NO. 13.
Cos atugdcs Star:
;    ■        PUBLISHER EVERT SATURDAY MORXfKG,
At No. I, Pico Bdildings, Spring Street, Lob
Angeles,
15 Y   ii^   HAMILTON.
TERMS:
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.   For Six Months,  s,aK
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.   Single Number .".".'.".'.'".""* 025
Advertisements inserted at TwoDoflars per square
often lines, for the lirst insertion; and One
Dollar per square for each subsequent insertion
A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers
Agents.— The following gentlemen arc author-
b ed Agents for the Star :
'' ■ '   mi - San Francitco.
.. ..San Gabriel.
.. ...Santa Barbara.
 San liarruh'-dinu
H &   BCRDIOE, Post Offl
Goi-.TraTkojii'son	
R. N.Gi.k.n.v	
JudukD. A. Thomas...! ..
BELLA UNION HOTEL
Main Street,
IOS   ABTGBI.ES.
FLASHNER & WINSTON,
PROPRIETORS.
MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the best
in. Southern California, having paaaed into
the hands of the present Proprietors, has
been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made
to its accommodation's.
Straiigcr.s, and gentlemen with their families, will
find this an agreeable homo, at all times.
"The table will bo supplied, as heretofore, with all
the dclicaciea of tho market. oct2
I-aFayette hotel.
AXftlxx  Street,
OPPOSITE   THE BELLA   UNION,
LOS ANGELAS,
M TI1IS Establishment offers superior inducements to tlie traveling public, and especially to those wishing a quiet home. The
location is desirable, the establishment largo ai
commodious, with rooms—single and for families
clean and well furnished, and a tabic well supplied
with the choicest viands and delicacies of the season
—ai is well known by thoso who have favored the
bouse with their patronage.
Tho Proprietor will  use  every exertion, and ne-
gleet nothing, to giv'e  his guests entire satisfaction.
EBERITARD & KOLL.
Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 1858.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
3Vl£tlix Street,
Los Angeles.
THE SUBSCRIBER having leased the
: above establishment, begs leave to inform
the public that he has relitted and refur-
1 dished the same, and that it will be con-
i the very best style. The table will be
liberally supplied with everything the market affords, and every care will be taken to make the
UNITED STATES HOTEL a comfortable home
for boarders.
Aitachcd to the Hotel is a BAR, where the best
of liquors and cigars are kept
Terms, moderate to suit the tin
Loa Angeles, Dec. 22, 185S.
F. WEAVER.
Roofing I Roofing I
ZkX£L&rtlo   Roofing !
E. P. RUSSELL'S   PATENT,
FRANCIS   MELLUS,
HAVING purchased the patent right of the above
valuable invention, foi die purpose of supplying the counties of Los Angeles, Sau Bernardino
uid San Diego, is now prepared to execute all orders with which he may be favored.
The public are awaro that it has been the study of
scientific mon, architects nud builders, for many years
to discover an article for Roofing purposes, that will
withstand suddon changes ot climate, be impervious
to wator, aud of sure protection against fire, Tho
inventor of this rooliug labored many years to coiu-
')ino articles which would answer tlie above purpose
•md obviate the difliculties of rust and decay attendant upon tin and shingles, and tho destruction by
the sun aud frost of tlie various compositions used
for rooliug. This ho succeeded in doing, and now,
altor six years of tho severest trial we would invite
the careful attention of all interested in such matters,
believing that they will bo fully convinced of its
practical value both for durability and economy, in
which respects we believe that its equal is not at
present known. This roofing can readily be applied
to roofs of every description, either stoop or flat, and
can bo put on over shingles or tin, being much cheaper than the first and at half the cost ot the latter.
Two coats' of the mastic put on over an old leaky
tin roof, will mike it as good as new at one-third of
tho cost. In preparing this roofing a heavy drilling
or canvass is used, which is thoroughly saturated
with a perfectly water-proof preparation, after which
it receives a thick coating, upon both sides, of-the
flour of soapstone, which sots into the texture of the
canvass, aud gives it a firm body, making it very
elastic and durable. After the canvass, as prepared,
is put upon the roof, another coating of mastic, which
is thoroughly tilled with sand, is given it, making it
fireproof in every respect. By exposure, this coating becomes firm and solid, giving you a roof that
can be walked upon with perfect impunity, and as
durable as anything known; and wo do most candidly
aud unhesitatingly believe, far superior to anything
of the kind ycUliscovcred; and after a severe test
of many years, stand as reliable and good as when
first put on, without change or decay. All that wo
ask is that a careful examination may be given it,
and we feel convinced that it will bear all the recommendation which we offer of it. Annexed we give
you the names of some of tho persons using this
roofing, and to whom we aro atliberty to refer:
— UKFEUKNCKS. 	
-IN' DOSTON" — Union (MussCo, ICilUyst.; Amnrican Brass
Tube Cn. 105 Stato st.: C- Kycr rm-mt.iet -H) Slate st: Ho-
vey'bCo. 1 Mi'1-uliant'K vow: K. it. BcuUrocU, fui-nituro
doilKLVlUuLousifc.: M. Orockur, wholesale druggist, 34
Infltji street.    . ,„    ,, A  . ,
IN UAMintlllfiK.—Hon. luiun-y W a^iliui-!-., Quniey st.:
II 0 llou^M.m, Mainsfc.: Hurni;^'. Sliukm-y .V 0», hiinbin*
dealer*: D^Osboni, planing mills, Main st.; T. & J Lowe,
icnj.Kandal, -buiUlei-: E. E. Polo,
iMcr
30MMERVILLE
^i'^'liOXl'i'lJKV— \Vm. liartou, builder: Jolnison &Levott,
"n lWRCHESTEIt—Edward McKctclmin, builder: Tlios.
"* 'VN'"NV;!'fV\\':['.:r---lv.;h'H AUviii.siiiHH-iiiti'n<li'ii(<'niv.)!-ks,
IX Kl's'll Mi Ml''l.'>   -SI. (ii'i'-Vi -uii.".-inleiuluiit, C.W. Clia-
IN FAl.I. KlVKlv—Kiuliai'il Borden, Prea. iron Works.
T. BordeiiVGlouo Print Works.
F. MELLUS,
Junction Main and Spring streets.
Los Angolea, Sept. 25, 1858.  i
"Jasintss €mh.
C   E.   THOM,
Attorney and Counsellor at law
LOS ANGELES.
Office in Pico Buildings, Spring street; jy:}
E.   J.   C.   KEWEN,
Attorney and Counsellor at L.aw,
LOS ANGELES, Cat..,
Willpracticein theCourtsol the First Judicial
District, the Supreme Court, and the U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California.
Office, in Temple's Building, opposite Melius's
tore. Jan. 1st, ISM.
SLOAN & REYNOLDS,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
Brick Building,
Spring Street.
K. W. F, SLOAN'. s. g, RKYNOLDg.
Los Angeles, April 4, 1859. apO
Ol-'PICE—In Pico'
Near the Court House,
WM. H. SHORE,
Notary I'-UL'Jolio.
jan29 OFFECK WITn E. DROWN.
DR. J. C.  WELSH,
Wholesale aud lietail
DRUaGIST,
I        MJ1LY STREET, LOS AJVGELES.
MYLES & SMALL
MX1N btkBkt—wi
feb!9
S-A-IjiT ^ODR-   SALE.
1000 Bags of Salt for sale, by
23an FRANCIS MELLUS.
H.  F.   SWAIN,
RESIDENT  DENTIST,
LOS ANGELES,
Temple's Block, Mull,  slrect, nearly opposite
Commercial street,
Entrance through Dr. T. J. White's Drug Store
C.   DUCOsViMUN,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
Wholesale and Itetait Dealer in
Fancy Goods, Books & Stationery,
TOUACCO, PIPES, CIGARS;
—  ALSO.—
Window Glass, Oils and Colors, Varnishes,
Turpentine, &c. &c. &c.
Great  Mass Meeting and Barbecue
at  tne  Monte.
On Saturday last, tlie people of the county of
Los Angeles, assembled together at tha Monte, to
hear addresses from the gentlemen who were uam-
ed to lay before tlie citizens, iu that locality, a
statement of the facts coritieiited with tho present
position of the Democratic party, and the manner
in which the opposition ticket has been gotten up;
as well to advocate the principles of true Democracy and sustain our nominations, State and coun-
ty.
The place of meeting was well selected—a groce
on the grounds of Mr. Ira Thompson. The spreading branches of the willows afforded an agreeabb
shade, aud protected the auditory from the fervid
rays of the sun.
Beaches were placed for the accommodation of a
large assemblage, but so great wag the desire to
hear the eloquent gentlemen who were expected
to address the Democracy, that standing room
conld scarcely he found, within sound of a speaker's voice, for the immense masses who congregated on the occasion.
The ladies, God bless them, turned out iu great
numbers. By their presence, they signified their
sanction and approbation of our cause ; lent their
powerful influence to its support ; and by their
sweet smiles and gentle plaudits, encouraged the
battle which is now being waged in this county
ag.iinst political fraud aud upstart, mock Democracy. With such co-workers, aud under the
sanction of the presence of wo extensive a circle of
the youth and beauty of the couuty, uo wonder
the speakers were eloquent indefeuce of the right,
and bold aud fearless in their denunciations of the
wrongs attempted to be perpetrated on the people
of the county, by the headlong obstinacy of an arbitrary and unprincipled miuority.
The benches, were given up to the ladies, and were fully occupied by an array of
beauty such aB uo other portion of the State ever
witnessed. Many ladies.remained in their carriages, unable to find accommodation in the ample
arena.
The dinner was served in a manner highly creditable to the gentleman who managed this part, of
the business—W. W. Rubottom, Esq., of the
Moots. The meats were cooked to a turn ; the
tables were laid in the most shady nooks, and th>
whole arrangements proved that the manager, a
a skilliul woodsman, was an adept in the barbecue
line.
The most varied and extensive Slock on hand, to tit „H.™n>A--« nr „■      e      i    n        ■.
bo found out of San Francisco. sepl h, £° tZt^A f ^ ^T'1' e™7tbinS
being supplied on a scale of princely magnificence.
A Oand of music was in attendance, and contributed greatly to the pleasure of the company, in
the intervals of the proceedings.
FLEISHMAN & SIGHEL,
IMPORTERS AND   DEALERS   IN
Hardware,   Crockery, Paints,   Oils,
&c, &c,
tjrlclr  Building   -
feb26.
Los Angeles Street.
JOHN GOLLEU.
J. J. TOMI.iNSOX.
GOLLER & TOMLIHSON,
Forwarding   and   Commission
Mercliaitts,
LOS ANGELES and SAN PEDRO, Cai.'
R. E. Raimoxd, Agt. at San Francisco.
July 3, 1S68. nov6
FRANCIS   IVSELLUS,
-VVHOLESALK ASD RETAIL DEALER
Iii   Groceries,   Hardware,  Paints,
Oils,   Ac* &c.
JUNCTION OF MAIN AND SPRING STREETS
LOS  ANGELES. unlG
BACHMAN & CO,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Gioceiles,   Wines,  Liquors,    lotlilng,    Hardware, &c,   Out.
Produce,  Hides, arul Wooljaken In wcliange.
Los Angeles street, second bouse from Commercial street. Jan. 1st. 1S59.
S3.    LA-ZiAIir),
IMPORTER,
And Wholesale aud Retail Dealer in
Frencli,   English   and   American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles.     any 2
PHINEAS BANNING,
Forwai-dins;   and   Commission
MercHant,
LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO.     olO
EDWARD K. MCDONALD,
Forwarding   and   Commission
MER CHAN T .
LOS    ANGELES    AND    SAN   PEDRO
ap23_ _________„____„_______
E. H. WORKMAN & BRO.
Saddlers and Harness Makers,
TEMPLE'S MARBLE FRONT BLOCK,
Will keep constantly on band an assortment of
Saddles, Harness, &c. &c.
Rci.alrii.ir .lout, with promptness.
Oct. 24th, 1S5S.
»J&.:D:E>Xji:E3:o-'sr.
M. HOKTET,
LOS ASG-ELBS STKEKT, In fionl of CorUItt
ifi Ma.i-h.tr,
HAS the honor to announce to the Public, that
he stilt cai-ries on his business ot tbe old
stand, ss above, aDd having in his employment
competent workmen, he is prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be favored, in the Manufacturing of
FlncHai-iiC8B,Cai'i-IngeK.ein»li.,lng,nnrtOTcni;lliig
of «U kinds.
Also. ftveMrllillnir in tin- S:«:;!i*'vy Easiness.
Los Anjrcles, Nov. 31st, 185S.
LAVENTHAL & LETTER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Clothing,  Dry Goods, Hats, Caps,
and Shoes,
Have removed to the new brick building in Beau-
dry's Block,
Corner of Los Angeles nnd Allsto streets,
opposite Melius' lEuH(U»»S,
Where the public may be assured of procuring
the cheapest and best goods, offered at 10 por cent,
ou Sau Francisco cost. +,-«*,««
LAVENTHAL & LETTER.
Los Augeles, Aug. 28,1S5S
At half-past 11 o'clock, A. M-, the meeting was
called to order; and on the motion of W. W.
Maxy, Esq.., the following gentlemen v/ere unanimously chosen officers:
Hon. B. D. WILSON, Chairman.
Vice-Presidents, Dr. T. A. Mayes and Dr, N.
Beaudsl.ee.
Secretaries—E. Bettis and M. K.Palmer, Esqrs.
The organization having thus been effected,
The Chairman introduced
Murray Morrison, Esq., who came forward lo address the assemblage, aud was most eulhusiastically
received. He spoke at length, and with great ability ou the subject of State politics, pressing on the
attention ot tbe people the importance of givin^
a hearty and cordial support to the State and
county tickets. He strongly commended Mr. Li
tham, as an able, honest and upright gentleman,
and a true Democrat, one every way qualified to
fill the distinguished position to which he had
been nominated. He waa intimately acquainted
with all the gentlemen on tbe State ticket, and
knew them to be worthy of the support of the
Democracy. As to the charge which had been
made agaiust him. of not being a citizen of this
couuty, be could say, that for the past three years
he considered himself a resident and a citizen of
Los Angeles. It was true he bad interests elsewhere, which required his personal attention, for
lie could not permit matters of business to go unheeded. Moreover, more then six months ago,
he had been summoned as a juror in an important case then pending before the District
Court; that he had made an affidavit of his position as to his residence and interests in this
county, whieh was held by the court to be a
sufficient proof of his citizenship, and he was
accepted as a juror, and served as such. His
home was here, although he might still be compelled to absent himself occasionally, on matters
of private interest. He assured the people that uo
doubt of tbe truth of tbe party with whom he acted .; no fear of defeat, had actuated him in declining tbe honor conferred on him by their unanimous nomination ; but that he was Compelled thereto by influences of a strictly private nature, which
He could not refer to more explicitly in that place.
He was with the nominees of the Parrish convention, and no exertions of his should be spared to
ensure tbe success of the whole ticket—and of that
success he had not the shadow of a doubt. Mr,
Morrison was enthusiastically applauded on the
conclusion of his speech, as he had repeatedly been
during its delivery, which occupied over an hour.
Music, by the Band.
The Chairman next introduced
Col, E. J. C. Kewen, who was received>Ith great
applause.
After a few preliminary remarks, Col. Kewen
proceeded to sneak oi the deep interest which was
felt in political matters throughout the State, and
of the bitter contest tbat was being waged against
the principles and success of the Democratic party. That uuder the delusive name of Democracy,
a, treasonable faction had arrayed itself in hostili-
ty to the time-honored principles of that party,
and was battling with the Gerce zeal of apos!acy
to consummate its overthrow. Not only was there
a formidable faction in the State assuming to be
bamoerais. making war against the well-established principles and policy of tbe Democratic
party but in our midst a power bad sprung up
inimical to the interests aud prosperity of that
organization: They, too, claimed to be Democrats, aud under this deceptive guise, reiH.arod
iham-alves more dangerous to tho unity and harmony of the party, than the opeu aud avowed en-
omies of oar political faitb. lie could not sully
the nurii-y and integrity of Democratic principles,
bv designating them as disciples or champions of
!me Democracy, but was constrained, iu alluding
Coi. Kewen then entered into au elaborate statement of the causes of dissension in county politics-
and dissected with relentless baud tbe Scheming,
artificers who had plotted the destruction of the
Democratic organization.    He exposed with merciless fact aud argument the oppressive and unprecedented action of a factious miuority in county convention, and demonstrated conclusively to
the unprejudiced mind, that this minority violated
every precedent and usage of the Democratic party, and that their present position was outside of
the Democratic organization, audio antagonism
to the principles and triumph of Democracy.   He
yielded to tbe authority of the State Convention,
in accepting the delegation of tbe minority, aud
acknowledged his full aud cordial allegiance to
the  action of  that body.    The State  Convention
had'tbe power to  admit to membership in  that
body any one whom their predilections or caprices
might favor, whether fortified by credentials, or
beggared of any pretension   of right.    It had thi
power to exclude Los Angela; from any represen
tation in its deliberations, or to nave enabled citizens of another  county to assume, in  mockery of
its claims, the attitude of representatives of its
will.   In tbe matter of determining its own members,  ita  authority   Is  absolute  and   conclusive,
whether the determination be based on truth or
fallacy.    But   wheujtis  assumed   by tho opposition that the admission to membership in ttie State
Conventioo of the delegation of the minority con
vention of Los Angeles, operates a3 an endorsement of the integrity of that miuority  organization, he felt called upou to repudiate the assumption, aud expose the dangerous tendency of such a
doctrine.    It was in violation of every principle of
Democracy, aud an invasion upon the franchise of
tho citizen.    The principle that the majority must
govern is one of the prime elements of Democratic
faith, and a denial of  that principle is an absurdity too monstrous to be entitled to grave consideration.    The State Convention determines its members, and there its authority ceases.   It does not
assume or pretend to dictate  the political organization of counties.   This would  give effect   to a
principle of absolutism never incorporated, .in the
creed of Democracy, and in aotagonism to  its
usages, and its platform of faith.    The doctrine of
non-intervention is a cardinal feature of the Democratic creed.   It is a principle of Democracy tbat
Congress has uo right to interfere or intervene in
matters  of territorial organization,   and in the
Kansas-Nebraska bill of 1854, tbe Democratic doctrine is enunciated, that the people of the territories must manage their own affairs—tbeir civil
and domestic polity in their own way.   Not as tin
President or as Congress might direct, but a3 the
people themselves,  in tbeir sovereign capacity,
might determine.    To contend for any other doctrine would be to destroy the principle of non-i.i-
terveutlou, and to depart from the teachings aud
inculcations of Democracy.   The  State Convention has no more right   to interfere or intervene
in relation to county organizations, than has Congress in the matter of dictating to territories the
peculiar character of their domestic  institutions,
ft would be an intervention in conflict with Democratic doctrine, and sustained and supponcd only
by the arguments with which the enemies of Democracy arc seeking its overthrow.    The positiou of
the opposition is but tbe reassertion of .the doctrine of Anti-Lecomptonism—the doctrine of Republicanism in  its most forbidding aspect.   Tbe
desperate extremity to which the opposition is reduced,  is evidenced by this resort to the enemy
for weapons with which to assail the friends of the
true Democracy.
The argument of Col. Kewen on this branch of
his discourse was elaborate, and could, not have
been otherwise than convincing to the minds of
his hearers. For more than two hours ho discussed
tbe propositions involved in the county contest,
and tbe rebuke which he administered to the opposition, which, in the name of Democracy, has
arrayed itself against the political organization of
the couuty, was scathing and merciless. His
speecli was in.tersnovsud, too, with appropriate anecdotes, and the frequent app'ause of the audieuc^
attested their appreciation of his argument, and
the fervor with whieh they adopted his conclusions.
There was one thing, personal to himself, cou-
rning which Col. Kewen solicited the indulgence
of his auditors. He was not, he said, in the habit
of introducing personalities in political discussion.
aud the use 61 personal invective, as a general
proposition, was the evidence of a bad heart and a
meretricious cause. He however bad been assailed through the columns of the opposition journal,
so wantonly aud without provocation, hy an individual whose insignificance was only parallelled
by bis irresponsibility, that his silence might be
construed into au admission of the truth, of the aspersions coutained hi that journal. He had been
made the target of especial assault, and but for
the fact tbat the individual referred to was the
oracle of the opposition, and occupied a position
on the opposition ticket which invested him with
an apparent respectability, he would not condescend to elevate him to the dignity of a notice.
When a persou assumes to inveigh agaiust the
principles and actions of another, it might be well
to ascertain what are the peculiar virtues attaching to the assailant, that entitle him to the privilege and distinction of a censor. Are his antecedents of. so unblemished a description as to provide him with a warrant of authority to discharge
bis missiles ol invective, and fulminate his mendacities agaiust the unfortunate objects of his resentment? During the war with Mexico, he was
a resident of California, and solicited from the officers of the American army iu this country the
privileges of a neutral, which were charitably accorded to htm. He was employed or requested by
them to procure from the Californians animals for
the use of the American army, and under pretence
of taking them to a place where they could be
suitably provided, be betrayed them into the ambush of the enemy, aud American blood was the
price of his treason and  his infamy. .
Not content with the res.ult of the iguomiuious
betrayal of hjs countrymen, he had an "itohiug
palm" for the limited animal property in possession of the American force, and becoming oblivious of the distinction between "meum a.nd. tuurn,'':
appropriated the mules of the American army to
his own use, for which singular act of forgetful-
ness as to the rights of property, he was incarcerated for months in the prison of Los Augeles. A traitor to his country, aud a purloiucr of
his country's property, he was eminently entitled
to tbe consideration ot the hangman; but tbe charity of the betrayed aud despoiled, rescued tbe
betrayer and despoiler from the doom of infamy
to which his peculiar merit had directed him,—
That man was John J. Wakxer, the editor of the
'■ Vineyard," and candidate of the opposition for
a seat in the Assembly of California. What he asserted, he asserted upon the authority of uames
whose truth uo man can question. The distinguished characters of Maj.. llensley of San Jose,
Msij. Gillespie of Sacramento, and Mr, B. D. Wilson
of Los Angeles, are ample guarantees of the
truthfulness and integrity of their representations.
Aud yet this man assumes to expound the priuci
pies of Democracy, and assail his superiors with
the accusation of political apostacy.
■'Pardon is for men. and not tor reptiles;
We have none for Warner, and  no resentment;
■ Things like him must stiug aud higher beings
suffer;
'Tis the charter of life.   The man who dies
By tbe   adder's fang,   may have tbe crawler
crushed.
But feels no auger.    'Twas the worm's nature;
And some men are worms in soul
More than the living things of tombs."
said  Oi
It  may, perhaps, be expected of bin
them, to characterise them as the party of tftS^Kewen, in'continuation, $ Bay something of tho
opposition.
position which he occupied as a candidate for tho
suffrages of tho people of the county, at the
coming election. They were all well aware that
he was a candidate for the office of District Attorney on the regular Democratic ticket, having
been nominated thereto by a majority of the duly
elected representatives of the people. The position was one which he had uot solicited, had not
expected, or looked for. In fact, he had pledged
his support for the office to a gentleman, an intimate personal friend. And here Col, Keweu took
occasion to explain what had.taken place between
two gentlemen who were prominent candidate*
for. the office. These two gentlemen had entered
into a written stipulation, to the effect, that neither would present hia name to the convention for
nomination, but each would run before the people, as an independent candidate, on hia own
personal claims and popularity. This was before
the split in the convetion. The stipulation becoming known, a candidate for one of the principal offices, since nominated by the Ross convention, came to him and said, there were no candidates for the office of District Attorney; that tho
gentlemen heretofore spoken of had retired, on
a mutual agreement, and that if he, (Col. Kewen,)
would accept the office, he would be nominated
by acclamation. This proposition was made to
him in the hearing of a gentleman now present.
After tbe organization of the Parrish convention,
and whilst he was out of the room, on business, his
name had been proposed and he was nominated
by acclamation. On being informed of what had
taken place, he accepted the nomination, and
pledged himself to use his best efforts in support
of tbe ticket. His opponent was not such airono
as the gentlemau—he begged pardon of the audience for the misapplication of the word to tho
Greature of whose merits be had just been speaking—his opponent, Gen. Drown, was a gentleman,
a clever, honorable, high-toned gentleman, towards whom he had at all. times the pleasure of
extending the right hand of SDcial friendship, and
hoped ever to do so. But Gen. Drown was his
opponent, and he considered it incumbent on him,
they were politically antagonistic, to criticise the
position of Gen. Drown, and the course which he
had thought proper to pursue. Well, then, ho
found Gen. Drown refusing to become a candidate
before tbe convention, he heard of him as an independent candidate, and afterwards as the candidate
of the opposition party,and again he Sound htm, in a
published card, placing his name before the people as an independent candidate; and on looking
into the organ of tbe opposition, in its last publication or two, we find that card withdrawn, and
find the name of Gen. Drown still paraded as tho
nominee of the opposition. Now this may all bo
very fair, very consistent, but it struck him as being rather equivocal. He knew not where to find
Gen. Drown; ho is here and there, and everywhere; everything by turns and nothing long; he
seemed to be on this side, and that side—in fact,
to be on both sides at once. The speaker illustrated his position by several pointed anecdotes,
which convulsed the audience  with laughter.
Cul. Kewen then proceeded to speak of the relative position of the two parties. We contend for
the puro Democratic principle, that the majority shall rule; and aa the Parrish Convention
represented the majority of tho precincts of the
county, and a majority of the legally elected delegates, so, on the ides of September, would
their ticket, their whole ticket, be sustained by an
overwhelming majority of the people. ■ and to that
end, to promote our glorious cause, no efforts of
bis should  be wanting.
Col. Kewen concluded a most able and eloquent speech, of which the foregoing is a very
brief synopsis, amidst loud and long continued ap-
pplase. Toe baudplyed the ''Star Spangled Banner" and tho cheering was enthusiastic and long
sustained.
Judge Norton next addressed the meeting, maintaining that the nominees of the Ross Convention
were the party who should be supported.by the
democracy of the county, they having been endorsed by the. State Convention. He then read
extracts of a speech of Col. Kewen's, made some
four or five years ago, commenting upou tho same
at considerable length.
Dinner was then served. After which,
Mr. Brent was called on, and made a-few" remarks, combatting the position of Judge Norton,
and demonstrating the fallacy of the argument that
the action of the State Convention should be held
more binding, in strictly local matters, than tho
voice of tho great majority of the people of. the
county.
Mr A. J. King, one of the candidates for the As-
sembiy, made a short and very  appropriate speech.
Mr,  Tilden, an   independent  candidate  for  tbe
Assembly,   also addressed the meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
London, Wednesday.—The Earls of Derby and
Harowby were yesterday invested with the Order
of the Garter.  .
It is stated that Mr. Lever is at Vienna, trying
to negotiate with the Austrians for the sale of
eight steamers, which, in reality, belong to tho
Uuropean and American Steam Co., unsuccessful
overtures having been made to France.
A deputation from Canada had waited on Queen
Victoria to invite her to be present at : the.opening of the great Victoria bridge next year, .
The elections for members of Parliament to fill
tbe seats vacated by those who have accepted
office iu the new Ministry, were generally.. resulting in the return of the government candidates.
Mr. Gladstone was being close pressed for Oxford
University by tbe Marquis Chandas.
The submarine telegraph company have successfully laid a new cable, containing six conducting
wires, between Falkstoue and Boulogne. It ia tbe
largest and strongest cable ever made, its. weight
being ten tons per mile.
Tbe London Advettiscr asserts that Louis Napoleon has made up his mind at the first favorable
opportunity to make a descent ou the shores of
Ireland.
France.—The news of the vierory of the 25tb,
imparted much buoyancy to the Paris bourse, and
the Rentes advanced nearly 1 per cent, . On ihe
27th, there was a relapse, I of the advance being
lost. On the 28th the market opened with a still
further decline, but rallied, closing steady. The
trade in Paris was tolerable. Tbe commercial
market was dull, on aecouut of favorable harvest
FaI'AL States.—A despatch from Rome anuouu-
ces IbatFerrara, Raveni, Fooli, Anconi, and other towns have been replaced under the authnny
of the Pope by the intervention of the pontitlcial
troops. The officer who commanded the Swiss
troops in the affair at Perugia, is said to have
been promoted.
Austria.—The Viena correspondent of the Loudon Times asserts tbat for the last ten years, matters have been so terribly mismanaged in Austria, tbatitwill be almost miraculous if the Empire escapes dissolution. In an autograph letter
the Emperor Francis Joseph, has caussd ordinances relative to protcstants iu Austria to be issued without waiting for the revision of the Council ofState. ■'■,-,
Naples. June 2C—By an ordiuaco just issued
13T refugees are permitted to return, and all other
Sicilians holding permission and promising obedience to the lawB.
The Daily JVeiws'-city article says that the
funds were weak ou Tuesday, owing to the renewed fall in French securities, which are caused Hy
the rumors iu relation to the cost of ihe late -victory, as well as by tbe creation of stock
from the new loan. Consols closed at Jaa
than on the preceding day.
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