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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATES. FOB DISTRICT OFFICERS RICTHXiAp. For SW^. jfx A Ii. SOLOMON. M \ For CServfc <of\ CUfcrC <* - X ?. B. DESATJSSURE. For lur-Cbflesiflr. For Coroner. O. P. HARRISON. For Probate Judae, ? F. H. ELMORE.. / For County Commissioners. JOHN'BW?TV 'N. ' T.'DfjBAKDT r R.O'NEALE, J?.;r??'["? For School Commissioner. R. O'NEALE, JR. MTjNlCTPAIi OFTXCBRS-CTT? COLUMBIA. Cou JvP. $HOiIAS. For .?t??m*u~rW*s* No. 1. T. tir". RADCLIFFE. CLARE WARING. JAMES CJLAFPE?. WARB -NO. 2. > C. A. BEDELL. R. Xx BRYAN. Or*:- BATESv-?*-. TtSrr^^AttSi^ -TV" 1 J< ! COLUMBIA ; 1 - ; : t- - Vf/.l* Tu ? ."iii'*"' Wednesday Morning, May 27.1868. >V-'TVVV/: ff r . t-^-^i. Tho I'ankcc Versa? ilk? Xo?ro. I I Wo notice that there waa quito an affray in Mobile, between the nowly upp oin tc il police in that place, and the United Slates' soldiers stationed there. This inoident reveal? what may appear strange, but which, ne? vertheless, time will develop? viii: that pat the negro over the white man in tho South, and tho ?BSUO will be met firot and most promptly by the North? ern element in our midst, excepting always the carpet-bag gentry who, as soon as any tronble may arise from seed of their own sowing, wiU be found to take np their valises and go by the earliest train. Tims God vindicates His laws. The very Yankee, and we nae the term in no offensive sense, who has forced, or seeks to force, negro supremacy upon the whites of the South, will be the first practically to condemn and array opposition to it Why, look at the feeling of the varions garrisons in tho South. 1 No ono can mistake it on the negro question. It is ono of undeni? able affiliation with the whites of their own race and color. These sympathies of race and blood aro God-given, and they will assert them? selves. Talk of garrisoning the South to enforce negro rule I Why, the very soldiers put on this duty, will turn from the task and stand where their Hcaveu-implanted tastes carry them. That day when the colored people, as a class, take their position against the white mau. that day their fate is sealed. This is no threat. It is but God's truth. Thc Mutter In a. Nat-dliell. Twico was Charleston invited to participate iu the Convention here, to in nico an effort to save tho State. Twice she failed to do so. At that time, ou each occasion, all wore in doubt. Radicalism was rampant and apparently about to enthrone- itself in the country. Charleston failed to respond. But now, when tho political skies have brightened, and a Democratic triumph is anticipated, our friends of Charloston seek to enter our Demo? cratic omnibus, and demaud, too, tho first scats. That, at least, seems the spirit of tho Hon. J. B. Campbell, as we judge from the languago attri? buted to him in his arrogant speech before tho Charleston meeting-a speech in which ho ignores tho just consideration to which his peers out? side of Charleston aro entitled. Another Point. lu tho appeal recently put forth by tho State Central Executive Commit too, it wnoohc-?f .--??^ i'ua new Con? stitution, it is proposed to raise from an impoverished people the enormous sum of $2,230,050. Bot this ia not all. In tho first place, we are satisfied that the estimates are small. In the socoud placo, the Committee omitted to provide in the estimate for the in? creased expenses attendant upon the new Judiciary system. We have been told by legal gentlemen, that these expenses must be much larger than under the former system. Bo that the $2,230,950, must be further aug? mented. "Such a beauty I did grow." 8ft d b^.aokuitfed.^d?e aregraii *t tho result. Wo beliovo that tho tide has now .tamed. The radi? cals ha re lost the field, an d we be? lieve that not even GrantV^flitary prestige will save them. The sky brightens, and Democratic stock ia Tia? Principio mt Kxalwtloja In tho We have always thought that tho idea of excluding from; tho political oontrolbf th? South, tho beat men 1 Mfg* ttk'.ittkm. s"ch. ss is, o??pviually done ia tho teat oath, was a piece of insa?e statesmanship, of which even the Radicals* Ought to be ashamed. The idea, no doubt, is, that the ^loy? alty", ci the excluded could not be depended upon. Now, if tho word loyalty were ohd?rstood by Ihe Radi? cal legislators in its rightful sense, their conduct would admit of some excuse in the matter af exclusion; but, inasmuch ?rs they oonstruo tho word "loyalty" l? meau fldfeHcyHto party and to party measures, .we sub? mit that the test Oath is a monstrous wrong. Hear what Mr. Burke said, J^'togo: . ?There is no qualification for Go? vernment bul. virtue and wisdom, ac? tual or presumptive, Wherever they are nc tu ally lound, they have, .in whatever state, condition, profession, or trade, tho passport of heaven to human place and honor. Woe to the country which would madly and im? piously reject theservioe of the talents .Ad virtues, civil, military, or reli? gious, that, are given to grace and to serve it; and would condemn to ob? scurity everything formed to diffuse lustre and glory around a State. Woe to the country, too, that, passing into the opposite extreme, considers a low education, a mean contracted view of things, a sordid, mercenary occupa? tion, as a preferable title to com? mand." Hon. ?. H. Simonton, Chairman of the late Democratic meeting in Charleston, before taking his seat, and as soon as the applause that greeted his appearance had subsided, addressed the meeting os follows: Fuiiijow-CITIZENS: I thank you pro? foundly for the houor you have con? ferred upon me. I recognize in this large assembly, in the enthusiasm shown in your countenances, the do termination of the Democracy of Charleston, that at lost our ancient city must throw off tho lethargy which hos so long oppressed her; that, in Hie language of the call which hos assembled us this evening, Charles? ton must no longer be inert and voice? less, but that she must take her propor part in tho political arena. Once moro, tho whole American people, from Oregon to Florida, from Maine to California, aro preparing to engage in tho national political strug? gle Tho great Democratic party, which, in years gone by, furnished her best and purest statesmen to the Republic-which has maintained in? violate its motto, "Principles, not men"-which, ovon amid tho horrors of civil .strife, with still small voice, respected tho safe-guards of tho Con? stitution, and strove to mako as few as possible even the necessary aberra? tions from strict constitutional con? struction-which, since tho inaugura? tion of peace, has labored to diminish the rancor of the conqueror, and to secure tho most generous terms for the conquered-this great party is nerving itself for the contest. Taking up the glad shout of victory raised iu Connecticut, ro-eohoed in Califor? nia, repeated in Pennsylvania, and returned iu multitudinous cry from New York and Ohio, it confidently hopes to tear down tho Radical party, which, enthroned at Washington, is aiming to erect an imperial despotism upon the ruins of constitutional free? dom. In such a contest, wo cannot remain silent. Wc cannot afford to bo idlo. We cannot lio supinely on our backs, hugging tho phantom of a disap? pointed past The native, living, moving present is about us, and we must obey its behosts. We have no alternative-no ohoico is left us. The Democracy of Charleston, truo to the principles of its great leader, whose ashes repose among us, must give its active adherence to that great party, whose very icatch-word? are Truth, Justice, and tho Constitution. [Loud applause. J THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE. -Tho following gentlemen were appointed by Col. C. H. Simonton, Chairman, upon the Commit Loo to nominate dele? gates for Charleston District, nnder the resolution adopted by the Demo? crats meeting, on Saturday last, to report on Wednesday evening next: R. B. Rhett, Jr., John A. Wagener, John F. O'Neill, David Lopez, James M. Caldwell, J. M. Rason, Alexander Melohers, S. Y. Tupper^J. B. Steele, Jacob Small, Richard Hogan, O. A. Bowen, J. M. Mulvanv, P. J. Barbot, ' R. M. Welch. From tU? Stitt? Central Executive y' ?' OCMUlttM.^;' . The Central Executive Committee hava ?received information that each 8tate|riU be entitled in the National Democratic Convention, to doable as many delegates as it has represen? tatives in Congress. This, wjRrgive; to this State twelve delegates: fear: from the State at large, and eight from the Congressional, Districts. ThereoOnt Convention hero appoint? ed but six delegates, and the Execu? tive Committee do not feel authorized to fill np tho delegation, nor do they desire to do so. i In order that our State may have her full representa? tion, some action must be taken by th? puupio. Tho Central Club in- each Election District might send to the Executive Committee the names of one delegate for the Congressional District in which it is located, and two for the State at large. From the. names thns selected, the Committee will appoint three gentlemen, having the highest humber of votes,1 Should, this plan be deemed impracticable or inexpedient, it will be necessary to call a Convention, for the purpose of niling up our delegation. This mat? ter is brought be?ore the people, in order that some, expression of their wishes may be given. The Demo? cratic Clubs throughout the State aro requested to respond to the Execu? tive Committee ; promptly. , WADE HAMPTON, ": ?" J. P. THOMAS, JOS. DANIEL POPE, . F. w. MCMASTER, WM. M. SHANNON, s. MCGOWAN, Committee. Democratic Ciaba. NEWBERBY DISTRICT.-Democratic Club organized at Silver Street. M. Werta, President; W. R. Spearman, Vice-President; W. G. Peterson, Treasurer. FAIRFIEX?D.-At a meeting ol the citizens in the vicinity of Manon's School-house, on Saturday, the 23d of May, a Democratic Club was formed and organized by the election of the following officers: President Major W. T. Woodward; vice-Presi? dents-W. F. Jackson and Jesse Del leney; Secretary and Treasurer-C. P. Bellingor. The constitution of the Central Club was adopted, and twenty-three members enrolled, in? cluding one colored man. After which the Club adjourned, to meet on Saturday, tho 30th, at 3 o'clock. The "gift swindling" business has received another blow in New York, through the vigilance of Judge Brady. He put an injunction upon it for an indefinite period. The lottery establisment of France, Smith Sc Co., of Covington, Ky., baa been shut up by an injunction, and tho responsible pnrties have run away to escape arrest. A largo number of letters addressed to the firm, were sent to the dead-letter office. These letters contained Si,590 in money, which will be sent back to the writers. There have been twenty revolu? tions, large and small, in Mexico during tho last mouth. Things are getting no better very fast, and the people are beginning to sigh for the murdered Maximilian. Tho Mexi? can curses are coming homo to roost, and murder, robbery and rapine ure the order of the day. Richland Lodge No. 39, A. F. M. A AN Extra Communication of this m/W-Lotlgo will ba hold THIS (WVdnes /\f\d iv) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at Ma? sonic itali. Tho First Degree will be con? ferred. Dy order of the \V". M. May 27_lt. TOZER. Soo'y. CLARET WINE ON DRAUGHT, THURSDAY, the 28th May. Send vonr demijohns. M ay 27 2 ' E. A G. D. HOPE. "FURNITURE REPAIRED. jtKBMMmK^. THE undersigned,Q Kiiaving returned to Co- ymm ?^^??"?B^Hliinioia. i.-? prepared to 'T' REPAIR FURNITURE or OHAIRS at very low prices, for cash or provisions. Heul? do?eo near his former recideuce, Main atroot, on tho hill opposite Mr. James Brown's paint atoro. \V. \Y. PURSE. May 27_ _S DWELLING FOR RENT. MA YEltY CONVENIENT DWELL? ING, iu a pleasant part of the city, with Five Rooms-all with fire-places; al-O, Baining Room attached, with Shower Bath Apparatus; rooms nicely papered; also, J' lvo Rooms in the basement and Nursery; out-huildings, Smoko and Car? riage Rouses, and neat Garden. Rent moderato to an approved tenant. Posses? sion to bo given hy tho first of July next. Apply at G. DIEHOK'8 Store. May 27_ I STILL LIV* illili; great 8UMTER BITTERS have X only to he tried to bo appreei.itrd. As a summer tonic aud invigorating medi? cino, nono is equal to it; as a stomach ap? petizer and a promoter of digestion, it is the best Bitters out. Only try it, and your experience will attest the truth of our advice. For salo wholosale and retail, by FISHER A HEINITSH, Druggists. May 17_t_ MULES WANTED. Hfirm HIX HEAD of good MULES ^^T^w wanted. Parties desiring to sell -?-??-?will do well to call on me before Belling. GEO. A. HALL. May 15_ SALAD OIL. APURE SALAD OIL, in small bottles, for table use. English MUSTARD, warranted. For ?ale by FI8HER A HEINITSH, Druggists. May 17 t On Friday last, a destructive fire broke oat at Savanuab, in the. store occupied by J. H. McDonald, grocer, und E. . J. Purse, printer, revolting in the entire loss of the building and contente, among which were the ori? ginal records of the Episcopal Cn?rbh, sent there to be printed. "Why don't you wheel that bar row of coal, Ned?" said a learned minor to dbe of his sons. "It's not a very hard job; there is aft inclined plane to relieve you." "Ab," replied Ned, who had more relish for wit than, wprk. "that .plane irny be in? clined, but hang me if I ?m. The Southerly fr?nt?er'of? T?ihs is almost completely over-run by Mexi? can bandits, and most of the murders attributed to Tcz^r. dioluyaiists are said to be their work; Admiral Semmes lectured in Now Orleans^ on the- 8th, on the "Cruise of the Alabama,'from her equipment at Azores to the Banks Of Newfound? land." The Great Eastern steamer has been chartered to lay a submarine cable bet ween. :Brest, the Azores and New York; . The daily receipts of tho street oars, omnibuses and ferry boats in New York aggregate $50,000. GREGG'S HAX.Ii. JOHN TEMPLETON.Manager. THE OUEAT ORIGINAL BLACK CROOK! TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Friday and Saturday, 29 and 30. fipHE Oreat Magical Specular Drama, in I four acts, entitled BLACK CROOK! Solo right from CHARLES M. BARRAS, to produce in Charleston, Savannah and adjacent cities, The Wonder of the World ! Played nearly two years in New York; now presented for the first and ouly time in Columbia, with all its UN P AR A L E L LE D BEAUTIES! The piece will be produced with the principal new Scenes, painted in Now York. The Grotto and Transformation rivaling Niblo's famous scenes. Admission $1. Reserved Seats $1.50. Children half price. Back Seats 75 cents. Seats can be secured at onco for either of tho performances of the BLACK CROOK, at Messrs. Woarn A Hix's Photograph Gallery. Doors open at 7A; to commence at 8 o'ciook. 2AJL_ New York Sugar-Gnred Pig Hams, BALTIMORE ORANGE HAMS, Sugar-Cured Breakfast Strips, Rico Flour-new ground. At G. DIERCKS', May 20 _ Seegera' Old Stand. KAY BUTTER. "I ?\ TUBS CHOICE GOSHEN BUTTER, 1 " / at 50 cents per pound, at retail. For salo bv C. H. BALDWIN A CO. _May_24 3_ HAMS! HAMS!! 1 flit CU0ICE COUNTRY HAMS, for JLV^FV/ sale in quantities of 100 pounds and upwards, at 20 cents per pouud, and at retail at 21 cents. Mav 21 4 J. A T. It. AGNEW. MAY BUTTER. RECEIVED fresh, wceklv, Choice May Goshen BUTTER, Pure Leaf LARD. Prime Cutting CHEESE. For sale bv GEO. SIMMERS. May 23_ J?8T RECEIVED, A T de Pollock House, fresh SCnWEIT Cx. ZEB CASE, (Swiss Cheese.) Call and try it._ May 22 ESTRAY STEER. SntOOMI? STRAYED, from the sub WfeBalscriber, about twelve dav* _jES2Q>go, a email RED SPEER, about two years old; it's horns aro wide apart at the point, and thc animal bas a white spot in tho face. J. M. SILL. May 22 0 STITCHING DONE on the Sewing Machine, ( Whel ler A- Wilson's,) at the "Ladies' Indus? trial Association/' LESSONS will also be given, on tho same machine, to such ladies us desire it, betweon the hours of 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. For terms, applv at the May Ut "ASSOCIATION." THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD inform the public that be bas concluded to sell all bis LIQUORS at NEW YORK PRICES. CLAM CHOWnPIi foi Lunch to-day, at n o'clock m. m. BEST LIQUORS kept constantly on h an h ; also, LION LAGER BEER. MEALS at all hours. J. CLENDINING, Proprietor Exchange Restaurant. May OP__A_ MILL FOR SALE. ONE of tho best constructed PORTA? BLE BURR STONE MILLS, about 1.200 lbs. weight-suitable for wheat or corn, and will grind from tiftoen to twenty bushels of corn per hour. Apply to JAMES HUNTER, May 5 tibno Columbia. 8. C. Corn! Corn!! FOR sale low at SWYGERT A SENN'S. May 10_Imo Choice Sngar-Cnred Huns AND PRIME VENISON HAMS, at 8WYOERT A 8ENN'S. May 10 Imo - - - .? ? ? - ? ^ ? ? - _____ . Iiooal T.toms. FAJB NOTIC E.-As cash is indispen? sable fco the rmocessful publication of a?-; newspaper^.' we most respectfully ii?form delinquent subscribers, that their PAPERS WILL BE STOPPED, unless payment is immediately made. PINE APPLES.-Mr. McKenzie has just opened a barrel of flue juicy pine apples; and as they will likely go off rapidly, fruit-eaters must call at once. We are informed that two difficul? ties -occurred 7_ste-d?y, between co? lored men and the "boys in blue." One of the latter asserted he would learn Sambo to keep in his place. DEVILED CRABS.-The proprietor of the Pollock House will please ac? cept our thanks for a plate full of deviled crabs. They wero evidently prepared by one who understands his business. Call nt stalls -A aud 12, in the mar kot, this morning, and procure a steak, roast, or stew, from an extra fine stall-fed beef, weighing 850 pounds. This beef is prepared after the "cosha" formula. The friends of "Aimer Duning tou," who fell at tho battle of Gettys? burg, eau obtain a lotter which may bo of importance, by applying at Pheonix office. HARD-HEAD CABBAGE.-Major Lee, Superintendent of the Penitentiary, has furnished us with a specimen of the production of his prison garden, in the shape of an extra largo cab? bage-of the hard-head species. We shall try the article to-day, in con? junction with a piece of "old Ned." EXCURSION ON THE COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.-We are re? quested to state that an excursion train will be run over the Columbia and Augusta Road, to Sheely's, on Saturday next-leaving Columbia at 8 o'clock A. M., and returning, leave Sheely's at 5 P. M. Fare for rouud trip from Columbia $1, and from Lexington Court House 50 cents. THE CLACK CROOK.-This sensa? tional spectacular drama will be pre? sented by Manager Templeton, in Gregg's Hall, on Friday and Satur? day evenings next. The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph, of tho 12th, in noticing the performance, snys: "The piece was very well pnt upon the stage, the machinery generally noting well, and the performauce of the various parts very acoeptable. The dancing was fine, the three lead? ing performers in this particular de? partment of the play, possessing un? usual beauty of person and poetry ol motion. The spectacular portion was perhaps not equal to what we have seen at Niblo's, but still it wai brilliant und effective, and excited the greatest admiration among all who witnessed it for the first time. The play will be repeated this even ing, and we would take occasion tr assure our lady friends, that they will find quite as little to offend them, ai may be seen lu any of the drama; which they have been accustomed tc see where tbe ballet is introduced. Il lins not shocked the public sense ol propriety in other Southern cities and will hardly do so iu this. Wt have no wish to urge any to go whe do not desire it, but simply to re movo an obstado with those wh< would like to seo tho piece, yet fem to be offended. The celebrated writer W. Gilmore Simms, commenting oi the Black Crook, in thc Chnrlestoi papers, remarks ns follows: 'We re gard tho production of the Blacl Crook iu Charleston, as eminent!; grand and acceptable, reflecting ere dit alike on tho Messrs. Templeton and their very numerous and delight ed patrons. No similar exhibit io: has over attracted such unvaryingly largo and fashionable audiences. .-' consecutive run of somo ton o twelve nights, hns demonstrated t< our citizens the uses of thu beautifn and all that graces the highest art Our bffll people attended c/* musse ladies, children, youths and maidens witnessing the chaste aud beautifu performances, with mingled feeling of surprise and pleasure. We ma; safely say, there was nothing ti offeud, but everything to delight We commeud the Black Crook to all except 'the devil and Tom Walker.' MAIL ARUANGEMENTS.-The poa office open daring the week from Sy a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, fron to 5?i p. m. The Charleston and Western mail are open fordolivory at _la p. m., au< close at 8x.j p. m. Northern-Open for delivery a 8)4 a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Opeu for delivery 5y p. m., closes at 8 p. m. COURT or ArFK?xe-Tn e?d ay, May #6.-Tba caa? of John H. Colburn vs. P. J. Hollanfl, ox'r, J. 8. Colburn *t ed.), waa resumed. Mr. Rutledge concluded bis argument, commenced yesterday. Mr?; Campbell was beard for B. P. Colburn. P. C. Guerry, sheriff of Charleston, vs. the State, ex rei. Francis Goblet. The same vs. Chas. H. Bfmonton. These cases wore heard together; Mr. Porter for appellants; Mr. Lord contra. T. N. Washington ad's. James A. Strobhart; Mr. Porter for appellant; Mr. Lord submitted argument for Messrs. Havn? A- Rnn William Warley rs. Charles War? ley, ex _, struck off. August Illing rs. Graeser A Smith struck off. Elira L. Smith, ?x'rx, et al. vs. M. M. Gato wood, adm'rx, et ~al. Mr. Wilkinson was heard for appellants, until 3 o'clock, when the Court ad? journed. The case of Jas. S. Gnignard el al. ads. Mary S. P. Gibbes et af., report? ed in yesterday's issue, in the place of .'decreereaffirmed," itshould haye read-decree reformed, A CAJLPAIGW PATER.-The proprie? tor of the Phonix has received s?ve-, ral communications from prominent and influential gentlemen of . the up? country, asking that ho publish, for the benefit of the conservativo peo? ple of the State-black and white alike--a oheap campaign. - paper, de? voted especially to political informa? tion and suggestions and, truths, to the end that the causo of the Demo? cratic, party be strengthened, and that whites and blacks alike may realize that the peace and prosperity of the State depend upon the adop? tion of the conservative principles set forth in the platform of the De? mocratic party of this State. He has conferred with the State Central. Executive Committee of the party here, and they advise that, inasmuch as the Phonix is already currying out the views which our friends of the upper country desire enforced, the Weekly Gleaner, issued from this office, and containing the matter of our daily issues, be directed to the campaigu purposes alluded to. He proposes, therefore, to devote one half of the Gleaner to political mat? ters, and to make it, par excellence, a paper for the political use and pur? poses of the conservative movement in this State. The Weekly Gleaner, for the next six months, will, there? fore, bo furnished lat the following rates : To single subscribers.$1 50 " clubs of 25 " . 1 25 ?? 50 "... 1 00 Thc proprietor may add, that the Phonix will continue to do the best it can for its patrons, and ns its pro pects improve, will elements of ne? in terest be added to the paper. _J._.".^^JrM?~ 1 NEW A^-ER-1."_OET?T3.-Special at tention is called to the'following ad? vertisements, published - for the first time this morning: E. i G. D. Hope-Claret Wine. W. W. Purso-Furniture Repaired. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Dr. Curtis-"Manhood." Jacob Levin-Auction. G. Diercks-Dwelling to Rent. Extra Meeting Richland Lodge. For Sheriff of Richland District. JOHN \Y. SELF ls respectfully nominat? ed for thia oftko by his May 21_MANY FRIENDS. THE PEOPLE'S TICKET. Tor Mayor. JOHN ALEXANDER." For Aldermen. WAI-.D 1 -RICHARD WEAD.N. This ticket will bo sustained by the working ami thinking men of the coramu uitv. VOTERS. May 21_ For Mayor. JOHN ALEXANDER. Aldermen, Wann 1- RICHARD WE ARN. May 21 5* _VOX POPULI. REPUBLICAN NOMINATION. RICHLAND COUNTY OFFICERS. nor Sheriff. PHINEAS F. FRA2EE. For Clerk of Court. DANIEL B. MILLER. For Probate Judge. WM. H. WIQQ. For Coroner. WM. B. JOHNSTON. For School Commissioner. WM. H. BROWN. For County Ctnnmisstoners. JOHN H. BRYANT, WILLIAM SUIVER. CHARLES P. HEMSEN. May 19_ Nomination for the Mayoralty. WILLIAM M. MYERS, ESQ., ia a candi? dato for the Mayoralty, aud will be sup? ported by hit? M nv 8 NUMEROUS FRIENDS. PEOPLE'S TICKET. For Clerk of the Court. Da. THOMAS J. RAWL* May 23 ?th