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Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1804-05-04

The following paragraph respecting
the force to be sent into the Mediterrane-,
an Tor the purpose Of bringing up our lee
way, as the sailors say, Is taken from y
New.York paper. In addition to the
information which il contains, We are aus
sthoriscd to state that the ships are sorot-
. tcnas to be unfit for sea, and that one
hundred carpe aters, with their imple-
ments, are now ON thcir way from, New
York TO Washington at the public ex-
.pense, for the purpose of repairing
them. Z. !. !. e, Zfs VI. States Gag. .zs
ykea-T The vessels. intended to
reinforce the merieanSpuadron in the
Mediterranean, are = i, -. :.
The:Ptesident, Of ~ guns, commo-
dore S. Baron, e.: = ~ s.=z,. g..
ihs United States, = guns, Cap. Jas.
c, Congress, s. guns, Capt, John Re-
Constellation, So. guns, Capt. lsaac
Chaunces. 49, r 49, -, =. -,
The squadron, ut present in the
Mediterranean, consists of the -
5 Constitution, ~ guns Capt. PTebie =
Argus (brig) IS Lisaf Hull
Ssreh do ia Stewart
Enterprizer ID Decatur
Nautilus, i61 I sumner
Vixsn,. s1as><f4 ~, t-t>E Smith 4 /
-, The whole viii be underline command
of commo.lors S Baron, the senior cap
tain and the most active measures we
understand are pursued for bringing this
injurious warfare 10 speedy terminate
on. ~ ~, ~ -. = II = -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14

srowing sum yearly applicable TO the lis.
charge Of principal.
IL is also ascertained that the revenue
accrued curing the las, year exceeds that
N.thep preceding; and Improbable receipts
ot the ensuing year, NAV saiely be tei,d
on AS suii,c,en,, with the sum a,reai!p III
the Treasury, IL uiee, al. The current de-
:naad, 81 The year, to discharge upwards
otthreG millions and an hall oi The erCa}s--
msnts incurred under the y !tsh and
ttench conventions, and TO advance in
the iurther redemption OF the tanaed
debt as rapidly "a had been contemplated.
These, fellow citzeHs, are the prinG.-
pal matters which have thought il ne
ccssaiy at this time 10 Communicate ear
olr consideration and attention. Some
oilers viii be laid bbfore you in the course
OF the session. But III The Discharge Of
the great duties cont.,'eG tv yoa by our
country, you viii take broa;erfview os
the field Of legislation. Whether tie
great interests of agriculture, manufac.
lures, commerce or navigation, can, wi,h-
~ the pa.e o. your constitutional powers,
be aided in a'>y Of their relations! NYhe-
,her laws arc provided in al; cases where
they are wantng? Whether those provi-
dad are exactly what they should be /?
Whether any abuses take place in their
administration or in that OF Tie Public re-
venues Whether the organization oFihe
pubic agents. or of the public force j.
perfect in all lis parts In fine, whether
any thing can be done 70 advance the ge-
neral good !--are questions within the IL
nits Of your EurelionS, which viii neccs.
sasiiy occupy your attention. In these
aud XII other matters, which you in you'
wisdom may propose for the good of car
country, yoa may count with assurance
on nv hearty co-operalion and faithful ex-
ecrtion.
TU: JETFERSON.s
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14

stances attendant o. this event prove the
friendly sentiments entertained by En-
gland Since without a commercial treaty,
we remain in the enjoyment OF aii the pii.
vileg s we possessed with one so much
so that The expiration Of the treaty has not
pr"ducedHhc least SENSIBLE eaecl on the
trade br,weeu the two countries.
What part, or whsther any OF that tr.a-
~ will be renewed, We pretend not to sey.
The Conjecture, however, that several of
rs progiaions. containing limiIa;ions on the
commercial RIGHTS OF our citizens, will DC
reJscte l'nay BE a,ionaliy INDUCED. Now
ever ready we may be 10 facilitate the no.
nest intercourse OF our citizen. in the pro-
motion OF thcir lawful CONCERNS, we trust,
and confidently believe that wise admi-
Els.:a,ion, considering Itself charged not
only with the immediate but also The even
tual welfare of America, vii, abstain from
doing any thing which shall sacrifice the
one 10 The oiher.
CURTICS.
(Sa5jcct q foreign relations 10 Dc c5n;iau-
erI. J
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14

NEw.YoRK. Movember ..

Capt. Cornwall, Of the brig Georgia Packet,
arrived yesterday from Cadiz. Informs, that Mo-
reau is still IT that place, and that the probabii-
y of his coming to this country does not a -pear
so strong rs former advices rave ground TO be-
1e'e. Opinions on this subitG, be says, wereva-
rious; enc class entertaining the idea that he
ONLY waited the accattber epf e his Sady in order
TO bid long adieu to Europe whist another
did not hesitate 20 eiye it as their opinion that
II was nor the generals obie0 20 come - Amer.
ca, but thar he intended 10 wait he dcnour1eht ot
the t'ari-oonedy at present a6inC On the the.
atrc Of France, expecting that the time world eru
long arrive VIXEN he might return in peace 10 his
native soh With this opinion we cannon coin-
cHc' General Morcau is too well acquainted
with the character Of the vHgbe, totbink himself
safe in country where the tyyani's viii is law
where he cd only give the order, and the yc,e-
ran falls.
fes:tr .ay morning big went ashore at he
Hook @as The wind blew esh on ,hefopth sa,r
est evening, il is fcared that she may be nucS
injured, 1t not totally lost.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14
Fr1Low CITIZENS.


The Presjden, of the United States hav-
ing been pleased To appoint me Governor
of that part of Louisiana, HIGH is const;-
tu;ed The EerriiorS OF OiIeans," have
attended 10 ibis fiaf, fellow citizens, To
take in your presencc the catls OF office
required by law.
In this additional and distinguished
proof {, confidence from the chief magi-.
stra'e OF our common country, find the
strongest inducements to merit by nay con-
duct, continuance Of his appreciation 10
deserve yours also, fellow citizeAs, Is my
sincere desire, and shall be the fondest cb-
lc2t Of n1y cares.
All the felicity whiCd recent domes-
tlc' Calamity has left Tor me to seek or en-
joy, is IN contributing TO the happiness OK
these over whorl am caNed TO preside.
HE importance of the trns, committed,
and The high responsibility attached there
10, are forcibly Impressed upon my mind,
and have excited the most anxious solicit
tude. On entering however upon my ar
dHous duties, anticipate with pleasure
the powerful aid which | shall receive
from tie judicial and Legislative authors
ties, sad the kind indulgence and support
which generous people always extend
to the honest efforts Of public officers
Past events, fellow citizens, guarantee the
fulh Of these expectations. in the
course of my late administrator, which
from q variety OF circumstances, was &C
companied with peculiar difficulties, ] re-
ceived from the officers, civil and military,
Jealous and able cooperation IN all mea-
surcs for tic public coed, and from the
people 10 general an indulgence and sup
por, which encouraged Harmony, and in
sured the supremacy OF the law.
LAM nov ready TO take and subscribe the
oaths OF Office required: and pray III.
mighty God 10 visit with his favor the ma
gistrates and legislators OF this territory
TO enable them 10 preserve TO her citizens
and their pos,erily, The blessings of peace,
liberty, laws; and 'hus 10 soften those c.
wis which wise Providence has annex
ed in this world TO The condition Of man.
WIN. Z. T.. CLAIBORNE.
New Orleans, Oel. I'd, 1904.
On tbe 26b nh. derfb deprived tie governor OF
bis rife ard oaiy ciiH 7hr affecting name, IN
7oSic5 nis CALAMITY ras introduced drew tcays from
many Of tie daaicHce.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14
TIL: JEfFERsON.'


On Tuesday the Sd instant, William c.
(. Claiborne, Governor of the Territory
oi O.leans, took the caths of Office, which
were administered in the Hall Of the Mu-
nicipaiity, by James Pilot, Esq. Mayor cf
this CITY, in presence Of The officers ci,i
and military theclergy, and OF large con-
course of respectable citizeps: Previous
10 taking the oaths the Governor deliver
ed the following address, which was afer-
wards read in French by Mr.. Derbing-
ney:
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CongreSsional ltegsstey.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
IKcanesaap, Mopember z, 1901.


Another letter in the German language
similar To those received last session ,eas
lad BY Mr.. Speaker Oh the clerks "a
bic.
DoGtor Leib observed thenarrow limits
to which the members were confined bv
the reduced sig: OF -. chamber they now
occupied, and the difficulty the members
were exposed 10 in passing and requesting
the Iobcy, by the admission OF strangers.
lie wAs-iIrced by these considerations to
move The house 10 resciad one OF their
rules which! permitted the members 20 IN
iroduce strangers. But as another req,lir-
Cd that motions for altering the standing
rules OF the house should only bc made
on giving one days previous notice, he
conIenied himself with laying his motion
on the table.
Ga motion Of Doctor Leib, committee
OF accounts was appointed, whose duty it
Is TO superiniend and control the ex2e8di-
ture OF che contingent, fund Of the house,
and to audit and settle allaccounts charged
upon the same.
The Secretary of the Senate, Mr.. Otis,
delivered message TO the house inform
a
and were itldy TO proceed to business.
Also, that the Senate hal appointed
comnitt:e to Join committee of the
house 10 wait upon the President Of the
United States, and inform him hat q QUO
ram OF the two houses are assembled, ani
rendy TO receive any COMMUNICATIONS he
may be pleased To- make.
MIR. K. Griswo,d moved to refer to the
committee of Claims the petition of Mo-
SEES Irycp, and K. Law ian. presented
last session, praying proportion Of sal
wage, winch they consider TO have accru-
eI to thesn under the law on this subject
passed in 1893, and it was referred accord
ing'Y.
A message from the Senate. informing
thai they had concmred in the resolution
u the house that Two Chaplaius Of tiiHe-
r-nt denominations b: appointed, and ON
heir part they had appointed the Rev.
Mr.. Ai'Cormick.
Mr.. Thomas OF New York. novel TO
proceed by ballot to appoint Chaplain on
the part of the house.
Rev. YIN. Dently of Salem, Massachu-
sets. and Rev. Mr.. Parkinson were no.
Upon examining the ballot, the votes
were found 10 be for
MIR. BenlIy, 81
Mr.. Lawrie, 81
Mr.. Parkinson, b
Mr.. Can't.
The FIRST named gentleman having q
maj ri'y of the whole number Of votes,
was consequently appointed, ana MIR. Beck.
ley was desired to aCquant the Senate
herewith.
Mr. Newton presented the petition Of
John M'Cielllnd, al old and disabled soldi.
er ofthe Revolutionary War who had be en-
severely wounded at the battle OF Gutaw
Springs in 1890, praying some additional
assistance referred to- the committee of
claims.
On motion, the petitions OF Edmund
Briggs and others were severaliy referred
TO the comnntee of claims.
MIR. j. Randolph reported from the Joint
Committee appointed to vat upon the
President, that the committee had per-
formed that service and received for an
swer, that he would make a cumFnnnica-
ton to Congless, in writing, at IL o'cloc..
tomorrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-11-14
SENATE.

Wcdnesday, NoUsmber 7, 1904.
Eighteen members attended, who, con-
siitutng quorum, proceeded to business.
a committee consisting of Mcssrs. s..
Smith and Baldwin, was appointed to Join
the committee OF the House Of Represcn-
tativcs to wait on the President, to iniom
bun that the two houses had formed quo
runs, and we're ready TO receive any com
manicapon be might be pleased to make.
Rev. MIR, M'Cormic was chosen Chap
lain.
The votes we're for
Mr.. Mccormick, 10
DR.. Can't,
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2Hatsday, NoUenbcr 8.

Ihis day at - o'ciock, The Preadent cfibe
United %o,es drlUered hhe fll.uiac ,hes-
Sege 10 J.~ IIoHses q Congress.
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New Orleans, Oh. I'd, ls04.

On tbe 26tb MI. dsrfb debyiusd tie governor of
bis rife ard oniy ctid Thr affecting manaey IN
g9Sic5 nis CALAMITY uas introduced drew icays from
many Of tie Gaaieacs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-09-12

borer teeonesloadcd, il is Alp and emI;icd,
and in time, by the addition of new portiIns Of
wooden pipe the boring is carried to great depths.
And water is generally Obtained. ..-
ltdePends on circuns 2nces, whether the result
shall be well fountain upon the greater or less
eevaiion OF the reservoir from which the siuid is
supplied. 1t the reservoir. or vertical head of
the warer obtained, should prove higher in Tvs lc.
vel than the surface OF the ground, the water
springs up, and the result is well, but foun-
tain. 1t ON the contrary, the level DE low, the
water cannot rise above some elevation beneath
the upper orihce of The cylinders i, is then well.
Wells formed in this manner are. our zuthor OBJ
serves, preferable to the common ones. They
ATE less expensive, and the supply of water is
more Certain and abundant. In faa, in the COM
mon construction of wells, when the workmen
have arrived NJ he water. ard the springs gain on
them, 1t is necessary to fix the windlass, and
well is too often formed which supple. bur a
moderate quantity Of water and is dry IN sum.
mer,
In this case. the best and only remedy is, that
here recommended In order TO recover the wa
ter in these d-y wells it is necessary to perforate
tue bottom, insert Cylindrical pipe, and proceed
IN search OF wafer at 4 greater depth. The ALL
thor speaks of this method as capable of speedi-
~ aHording alarge quantity of water, as of great
utility in camp or fortress; and when the wa.
ters near the surface are noe Of good quality, this
is the best method Of proceeding search of bet
tel at greater depth.
When wells have in large towns been render
ed useless, by drains from privies injecting the
ground, the well must frat be empded, and the
bottom perforated, so as to reach the lower body
OF water which being thus insulated by the cylin-
drlcal pipe, rises pure into the body of the pdmp,
which is fixed for that purpose
An experiment on the plan of Mr.. d was
lately made at Charleston Is. c. oy Mr.. Long
street with the happiest success. This genlle-
man conceived the idea, that by penetrating 20
or 50 feer he would get below the ba wafer, and
lind plentiful supply of a Purer fluid than the
surface afforded. Having penetrated about -
feet from the surface, muddy brackish wa err fi!l-
cd the well fast, and after he had continued to
the depth of 20 feet it finally overcome the most
strenuous exertions to empty it Mr. Longsueet
replaced a considerable portion OF the earth in
the well, and LAYING aside his spade drove down
a hollow tube of three inches in diameter, in the
cavity of which machine for boring was intro
duced' These were made TO penetrate through
the earth to the depth Of 81 feet from the surface
when the water assembled through the tube 70
feet, and with such rapidty as to yield Is gallons
III minute. The wa;er was found TO be of an ex.
eelient quality, and readily lathered with soap.
MIR. l.. passed through nine different strata of
earth and finally Obtained the pure water in.
stratum of sand
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-09-12
FROM TIE COLUMBIAN GAZETTE.

The federal CognoseeaG have lately gi-
ven us a striking specimen of their fore
sght and depth of judgment. BOnQharte
IS created emperor, and the cause is--de-
nfocracys Ergo, the United States will
have an emperor because the people pre-
fer democratic to an aristocratlc form Of
government. If we are democrats now
we were certainly democrats i'm rs, and
yetwe have no emperor, king or aristocr y
cy although our energetic iederalists have
laboured necessarily since '83, 10 give q
strong arbitrary stamina resembling inn
perial and monarchical systems) TO our
government.--It is, then because French
men 7Dere democrats, that Napoleon is now
emperor are federal scribbiers so very
stupid as TO believe that the enlightened
citizens of this country will credit insinu-
atoms so despicably foolish. Was it a
question of argument, how Bonaparte oh
tanned the imperial dignity Of France, we
could readily answer--Bouaparle was f.
deraASt, fond of zvar and Sfandi,lg arDaies--
The French nation was surrounded by a
multitude of energetic governments ar.
mics were Judged necessary the com.
mand was entrusted to Bonaparte power
and extensive patronage were lodged ia
his hands and he made those fcderaf ble,~
sings, armies, SDar, f0res, aud patronage,
the sure means Of his ele vation over the
liberties of France.
Such might have been the lie Of Anne.
RIGA, had not the steady Palriots Of our
country watched the growing evil, and ar
rested the base designs of those who
would wish 10 seat themselves in heredita.
ry chairs, and invest themselves with arts
tocratic authority, have sacrificed the best
fruits OF our Revolutionary contest, Az
tramPled upon the psace, prosperity and
freedom Of their country.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-09-12
Notice.
Valua5Ie Lands for Sale.

A T Hanover Courthouse on Wednesday the
i 24th day of OStober next, will be exposed to
sale, ar Austion, TWO TRACTS OF LAND (,
one of them containing US 1-2 acres more or
less, and is commonly known and called by thc
name of BIDB's Tract; part whereof lies in
Coochland and part in Hanover. The other
tra6 contains 100 acres, More less. and lies III
Hanover-Thc subscriber believes that the latter
sraSt is commonly known by the name oil FEN
TOYS place. Both tracts adioin each other, and
will be sold together. These lands are about %
miles from the city Of Richmond. in ! healthy
situation, and agreeable neighbourhood The
sale will be made by virtue Of 4 deed OF trust
from Thomas Thompson and Jane Isabella his
wife, and William Du Val, to George Yuie, da-
red the 22d of March. 1896, and recorded in ths
General Court in June following, TO secure the
payment of q debt due from the said Thomas
Thompson to Murdoch Feari1s & Co. ard which
deed OF trust rhe subscriber was authorised 10
carry into effeet, by deed Of assignment made
between him and the aforenan,ed Thompson, and
George Yule. dated the Esd day Of Jamuary lT88,
and recorded the General Court the 18th Of
November following. The terms Of sale are one
third OF the purchase money TO be paid down at
the time of sale, third in IL months. and the
other third in IL months from the day Of sale
Bond aud approved security will be required, as
also deed OF trust upon the land. aud deed o.
conveyance with special warranty will be execu-
ted to the purchaser, by ,-..
CHARLES COPELAND.
n,-Ir Mt.
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Il TALE OF WOMDEPJj

Il 7ALE OF IVONDERI!
now the laugh shakes the hail, and the rnd.
dy wine flows;
Who, who is so merry and gay
LeMoNA is happy.-for little she knows
OF the monster so grim, that lay hush in re
pose,
Expecting his evening prey.
While the music play'd sweet, and With tripping
so light
BRUNo danc'd thro' the maze OF the ball ;
LENoNA regir'd and her madens in white
leo heE up 10 her chamber, and bid her good
night,
Then went down again 10 the hall
The monster Of blood NOW extended his claws,
And from under the bed die he creep;
With blood all besmear'd he now stretch'd out
his paws,
With blosd all besnea,'d, he now stre,ch'd out
his jaws
To feed on the Angel asleep.
He seiz'd on vein, and he gave such bite,
And he,gavs with his faugs sucn & tug -
She shrieRd I-BRuNo ran up the stairs in a
fright
The guests follOw'd after-when brought to the
Eight
Lord ha' mercy they eried-what s,Buo %
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From TIE Boston Centinei.

Mr.. RussELL.-The tale of Alonzo, the
brave, and the fair Imogen." with Others of 81.
milar kind, have alarmed many bold lover, and
terrified many delicate maiden AT wedding,
not long since, when Bruno, the brave was snit.
ed 10 the fair Lemona, an extraordinary instance
occurred, which reminded me of those tales, and
which is explained by the following lines nor
will they be found destitute of moral interesting
&c clearly housewives.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-09-12
WELLS.

c. Cavert Devaux, Of The society Of agricuI.
ture, of the department Of the Seine, in France,
has published a method Of restoring the utility OF
wells, and procuring water in almost every stu
alton.
Tie ground IS perforated by borer In the
perforation is placed wooden pipe, which is dri
ven down with mallet, after which the boring
is again continued, that the pipe may be driven
stu farther, In proportion as the cavity Of the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-09-12

CAD1z-By respectable mercantile
friend we have been favored with the pc
rusal of letter from Cadiz, dated July 81.
1T states the great scarcity and high price
oe -four, which has been enhanced by
recent prohibition at Iiaiy and Sicily OF the
exponatio.. OF -Four from those places,
the crops having generally failed. Cadiz
vas uAsS.sd:to those places for its prin-
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DIED,

O(EO,
On Sunday last at Newly orky Commodore
JAMES N1cHoLsoH, Ia the 69th year OF his age.
me revolutionary Services OF this veteran patriot
the ardor and hrmness with which he has ever
exerted toproteet the liberties and advance
the Interests of hi. country the correctness
and integrity OF has char Ger in private life-pro.
cured him the general eseem Of his fellow CHI.
zens while living, aud ensure their respectful re.
grets for his decease.
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f1otice,

Ishereby given, that shall be ready to receivs
PROPOSALS for fmnishipgthe Public Crsrd
with RATIONS until the lrsi day of OGcbs,
next, on or before which time, all pers ms desi
rous of engaging in that business are desired "a
CONC forward.
THO: UNDERWOOD.
Richmond, 18th aug. 1904.
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Forty Dollars Reward.

y sANawsy from the subscriber last night, 2
IN negro man named BlLLEY, about 5 feet 8
or inches high, straight and well made, about
% years Of age, b.ishy hair, ratherligh, complex
ion, and has lost some of hts teeth before. He
has waited in my house for nearly four years he
formerly belonged to Peer Heiskell and John
Bower. and was sold by Bowyer to MIR. Booke
OF Fineas,le, and ran away from him and was
gone nearly IL months and was caught in Ham
over, where he had been secre;ed in quarter.
He took with him sundry oloathins, a striped
surtout coat with yellow buttons, and lined with
red home made linen shirts g1ey mixed broad
cloth coat, nearly new. made in tile fashion ;
white cashmere pantaloons several waisteoats +;
round jackst and pantaloons OF dark blue stri-
ped velver, with yellow buttons, the lining home
made linen; boots and shoes. ] will give 40 dol
lars if taken out of the county and brought bone
and 20 dollars if taken and secured in any Jail so
that get him again, and 10 dollars if taken in
the county and brought home.
is. EDMCNDsoN.
Stauntpn, Aug. 29th, 1904. 3w
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= VIRGINIA ::
1T a Couat held for Hail.

.faa' county, the 8 lst day Of May, 1904.
Mary Valdez, exeoutrix ofSamuel1
Walden. deceased, plaintiff.
against
Samuel Clay, executor OF Richard r >,t g.,,..-.
Jones, deceased, who was exc 4" 'S'''s'''
cutor ofThomas rskine decea-
sed, John BLANKS and lease
HoIdJ defendants
iih defendant Samuel Clay, not having en-
/ tered his appearance and given security d.
sreeable to the an Of assembly and the rules of
this court, and 1t appearing 70 the satisfaction OF
the court that he is IN inba5itnt ofthiS stats
On the motion of the plaintiff u her counsel. II
is ordered. that the said defendant do appear
here on the fourth Monday IN November next,
and answer the plaintiffs bill and that copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted ia some newspa-
per of the city Of Richmond for two months sue
esssiveiy, and posted at che front door OF the
courthouse ofthi county.
copy-Tes,e,
. JOHN BARESDALZ, D no.