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[page 174] that you didn't write it? A. Yes, sir. I never wrote such language. Some times I wrote a good deal coarser hand and some times a good deal like that; but I never wrote that. All that I have written I have written under my name. I never wrote any thing and had it printed except it was under my name. Q. I believe you said you indorsed the sentiments of the communication in the Herald? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you indorse the sentiment that describes the Steward as "a mean, unprincipaled, unscrupulous and vulgar fellow who rules the superintendent." A. I think so Q. That is your present sentiment is it? A. Yes, sir. I think the man that will so somethings that he has done will need that scoring. Q. You state in general you indorse fully and accept all the statements here? (in the Boston Herald)? A. Read it, and if there is anything I do not indorse I will tell you. I have never read that but once. I dont read scurrilous articles much myself. Q. Is this a scurrilous article? A. Any body might believe it.