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TO THE EDITORS OF THE EVoryJPI ,1
THE NEXT IEGISI.ATIRE

GENTLEMEN 81 have observed will, snrprize the
uueI ln' hefence manifested by the Public Ptess at
ne Poeres's' even IN our own State. Federal pol
"cs seem TO absorb the whole attention Of it, conduct
ors The columns of The Newspapers tep IN with scur.
''ous abuse or iulsoinp ttery NJ public men which
sevessEly 10 corrupt the taste aud excite The
o. We peopIf. The tonrs o. Gen Jsckson are saz-t-
w" me SecFeaties at Washipg on, and even the net
y Clerks in the Departments cannot move ,vitbou,
haFog either spy sycophant thsir heels ready
70 record, Tor censure applause ih .ir most trivial
a. a., ihe dInnsr', The speeches the toasis 4 Nj
'AY are carefully chroncled and ven the coa,se and
vulgar Barton in for a share Of p,,bc ,otica
ou dsah-ike slence L. observed on subj cts which
concern us much more neatly and which are of inf
n"ey greater moment The transos Ddantly important
d"iies ot The L. gi.iaurP and the delicate q,
be esercied by the people, 10 the election of tbsr r.
P'SehaiIves in O'tobpr next SCARCELY o~fhy Of
posing notice We act The absurd part Of the vision.
sry pianihropit, who wastes lie in sche NEE of
henevolence for beteriug The coudi ion Of the ur,
tored Indian, the disian Hindoo, whilst shiv-rine
poverty n vaHanska charity at his door and his own
ch,ldfen a,e vi.ited by bsggaty and want
You, Mess Elitors, are strenuous advocates Of
ate Rights, and have maintained them with zeal and
ndelIiy, worthy OF the highest praise Bu', how are
ess rights to he presetvedi L. the Sovereignty Of the
otae TO BE- maintained by merely calling IL sOyeTefon7
81 assured that when its dignity il gone it, power
WI. soon follow An empty name, cannot re'aia the
etributes o. sovereignty The rights OF the STA can
only be preserved by exciting among the people SOM
interest IN our State Institutions, and by filing the
several Departments with men Of energy aud capacitv
VINO VIII not suffer 'he Government TO be iorg ten In
Is fmbeciiiy, or Themselves 10 be- throwa into The
shade, by the greater Inminsries at Washington It
cannot be den'e that, for the Last twenty wears the
talcns Of Virginia have been tending to the Federal
Govsrnmeni and 20 little interest has been taken in
our local aiss. that OF Intelligence snd character
have regarded II slmo.t an act Of confederation TO
make lave for sovereign s ate
Bni, a new era is about TO eomm~nes The dufis,
o. tn next Legislature demand the highest
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,s life the couny If Essex August.
Mrs PHrBE HUI, tho Capt. Robert Hill aged .hn.r q
years ~ was not known that she ill., Though had been
uwe Tor several days en her death
Tue nature and strength of her of medi-
cne enu ssih OF her excellent Physicians DR.. Roane.
writer OF ths obituary has lived within oil
% LOT ue n', Twelve Yeas aud from
shc was neighbour deed aud
not met with IN naighbothoo
have tho sweet consolation spirit in Paradise she
died with the full confidence OF glorious Immortality mora
affecting havo seldom
become followers of God dear children
the writer To exhort them
OF God Mrs. Hill sect'rian, truth and
ighteousnessAl such will fluid acceptance King Of
Nghieousness. Communicated.
DiEDlin Miicdycvill- tho inst Colonel
ROBERT RuFffN tson of Wm Rufu Esq late of
vi sed ~ years His disease, the dopsy the
was lingering. aud excucians
sudden though unexpected. few ho
co seed with entire nationality. Col Runn
army during tho late with Great Britain.
soe Time "a tbs service, no made Aid
man oil high AMI honorable enss retained on the
rec" estaoihmen which honorable
mhry character ond staining His feelings
attachment his friends immovubc. During latter
p s ness no spoke ofdenth with
That no looked TO the merits ofte The
eRtiroly to
gauyng TO his friends to the
uous Illness and extreme
upon the last honos paid his they
respected tho man, they uamipdul
| hal fought tho battles of his " -
lilo has len fine bows To The caro- NJ
| kind and indugont Providence. -
lahiiedgeciRs Fed. Union, y9ag. IA.
DlED,On the 18Th inst and panru indi.p
siuon Miss MARY Ann BREcKENRIpcr
pshed daughter OF Con- Janos Deckondge county
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TABLE ORATORY.

Mr. van Buren has determined 10 eat public din
ners, nor give any toasts, nor make eeconeering
sPeeches Tor the Adminstraton-In the cast of the
Drdmafis Persona, the part of the s.Table-Ora -
seems set apart for Mr.. Clay
From the Albany Argus.
DINNER TO MR.. VAN buren, The follovino
esPOnuehce mas oeen handed 10 us for publ cation by
'"e comnl"ee ALBANY, August 10, 1880
Hon. Martin Van Buren-Sir MANY of our citizens
nav; expressed desire to have an opportunity pay
TO you, and manifest their regard for your
talents and character.
During your long continued residence amongst US
we have formed intimacies and tJiend.hips which 10
have cherished while you have b. en- called 10 6i an
ipor ant station in the government of the Union and
we are soeisous to embrace the occasion of your visit
TO your former residence, reiterae the Of
our personal respect and esteem.
he undersigned have been requested to commun
cate these sen imens to YOU and desire the favor thai
you VIII accept public dinner Tuesday next. or
sucn other day as i'll suit your cow enience
we are, with great regard. Sir, your ob't sery'ts
G. v. Dsnniston, James MeKown
hos. w Oicott, VIM. James,
Jabez d. Hammond, Teuns Van Vech,ep.
Jas. MNaughon, III. Blocker
Seth Hastings, Rufus H. King.
- ALBANY, August IA 1890
Gentlemen-l have received your letter invitiop me
In ot hall oil many Of the citizens OF ALBANY In
oil public dinner Tuesday next, or suei o,h.r
day as might suit my convenience
ms marx OF respect from those among whom have
20 long resided, coming through gentlemen from many
OF whom have been separated bv poIi,ic,J ssn';
men', has excited in tie most lively and eratrfuI
emooh' as well on account Of the just pride inspired
oy The possession OF their and your personal confidence
as on account OF me consostory evidence il aods this
Individual an'ipa'hies not the necessary
ces OF political collisions you, gentlemen.
mat u could be induced to depart from course which
under me influence Of public considerations have
prescribed 10 myseifn this respect, darng nv absence
nom 'he seat OF government, would find the strong.
est motives Tor doing the present occasion As i,
1871 ieJ constrained 10 decline the inVitao1 with which
you have honoted me, AMI whilst tender 10 each q,
you the assurance OF my sincere respect aud esteem
! can Only make you, and those you represent, my ac-
NV . +m@ht' Tor your and their kind intentions.
have been so much struck during nv visit IN tbis
ancient cy-to the prosperity of which no one acquant
ed WIN the merorious character of its inhabitants can
Dc h,onIerent-with the unprecedented mproyemeD nj
which has sisnalized its recent history that cann
oeny myself the pleasure Of congratuating you upon IT,
ihat this successful career may long continue and
nst Tue ciuzens OF Albany may in common with YOUR
selves ENJOY full measure of happiness is gentlemen
the anxious wish Of your friend obedient servant
Nj. VAN BUREN,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24
A POLITICAL ECONOMIST.
COMMUNICATED.
TREASURY OF TIE u. STATES.

August Ith, 1880.
SIR-Iiaving referred to this office the letter of
Judge Tucker, dated the 18th umo upon the subject of
the accounts OF the late t. J.. Tucker Treasurer of the
u. States, and requested me TO furnish you with the
information applied for, have the honor TO state
that upon the receipt of the communication referred to-
caused statement 10 be prepared Of the residue of
his accounts as Agent of the War and Navy Depart-
mens, and submitted it with the vouchers that have
been obtained TO the accounting ecers for settlement
The result is, that all the Items in those accounts TN
on which credits claimed amounting to sIs 463 II
have been duly allowed.
The balance still remaining against DIR. Tucker ON
nose accounts consists oil eight "a rrants in dis
enage OF wmcn, drafts were drawn on Bank by him,
out uu no reach me parties, and nave been returned
10 me ONCE IN dead letters amounting 10 9344 10
And the balance of moneys placed in his
hands by the War Department and not drawn
for 1854 IS
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1884 IS
eI.02s o.

This balance remains as cash In Bank and will emf
tie him TO credit whenever is transferred to his sue.
cessor In office.
Besides the above accounts, there are some items
suspended IN the accounts Of Dr. Tucker as Treasurer
put SO connected with the accounts Of lis successor,
Mr. clark that they cannot be disposed Of until the ac-
counts OF the latter are adjusted. statement OF these
items has been prepared, and is herewith submitted
amounting TO 81 432 30 None of the drafts issued i'm
discharge OF the warrants embraced in this statement
have been paid at Bank, and the may, therefore
be considered as standing the footing with the
balance now remaining in the Of the agencies
OF the War and Navy Department; to he credited TO Dr.
Tucker whenever transferred TO his successors The
result Of the foregoing statements honorable TO the
official character Of the late Dr. Tucker enables me We
~ confidently TO express the opinion chat no balance
will ultimately be found against him on the Looks Of the
Treasury.
u may be proper 10 add, that II is expected that the
accounts OF Mr.. Clark will be brought TO close in the
course Of the ensuing month
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24
August 81.

" lRGINIh: At Rules holden in the Clerks Office
oil the Superior Court of Chancery for the Rich
mond District, the End day OF Angus, 1880.
Sylvia, woman Of colour, and others, Pitts
against
Lawson Burtoot, exoT. Of James Scott, decd John
Hayncs and Elizabeth his wife, James Wnfree, Clebsr
scott, David Murray, Alexander II. Branch, Robert
Mciyree, Sarah Mcfyree, and others, Defts
he defendants John Haynes, and Elizabe IN his wife,
James Winiree Ceber Scott ID. Murray, A. n. Branch
and Robert and Sarah McTyrce, not having entered
'heir appearance and given security according 10 the
ACT oil Assembly and the Rules Of this Court; and APP
Pearng by satisfactory evidence that they inhab
tans OF this County' 1t IS ordered, That the said de-
iehdans do appear here the first day the next jan
uary Term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs and
mat copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the City of Richmond for tws
months SUCCESSFULLY and posted at the front door Of the
capitol, in the said City. A Copy. Teste,
VIM. G. PENDLETON, G. G..
august p. s1-wsw
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A part oil the powder wo ks OF Me. Garesche, near
Wilmington. Del. was blown up yesterday afternoon
about o'clock. About 400 pounds If powder ex-
Plodrd, and one building was thrown down; but the
steam works not injured. No lives were Loaf,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

W iRtINIA: At Rules holden in the Clerks Ofca
v Of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Rich
mond District the 2nd day of August, 1880
John Leneue and Mary w. his wife, Hezekiah Hughes
and Minerva b. his wife, and Martha Ann Rawlinss,
Pl;fs.
again
Thomas Browder, George Clarke, Henry Massie, An
urew ElIson and " alker Dunn, Defts
Inc defendants George Clarke, Henry Massie, An
drew Ellison and Walker Dunn not having entered their
appearance and given security according to the Act OF
Assembly and the russ OF this Court and il appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they inh abans Of
This Country 1t is ordered, that the said defendants do
appear here on the st day of the next January Term,
and answer the bill Of the plaintiffs; and that copv Of
ms order be forthwith inserted in spaper pub
shed 10 the City OF Richmond for two months success
said City. copy. Teste.
W. c. PENDLETON, C. C..
August 81 sI-wsw
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YuyWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REwARD.-Wu
I've given for the apprehension and delivery of my
man LEWIS FOX TO inc at my farm near the Piping
Tree, King William County, for securing him inia
or otherwie, so that get him againIe ran of about
the 10Th March, and wore away large brn wool hat,
a mixed yarn coat and white yarn pan;aloons lie is
supposed to be about 30 years old about feet inches
high, Of dark compile sion, and stammers little
THOS. CARTER.
PAmFatils, X. william, July n. 23--a
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"a Office Sealed proposals will be received by tbs
Directors Of The Manchescr Turnpike Con paDy,
for keeping he sad Turnpike Road in The order re.
CURED law for twelve months, from the Ist day Of
September nextihe sad proposals TO he deposited at
the Toll.house o the said Company before the
is day Of Augu.t next
July 49, 10 -v6df
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24
August q.

N OTICE.-ihe creditors OF +, ancis J. Mitchell de-
ceased, rcqusted prese NJ their claims for adj
justmeni end payment to the sub scribr Attorney in
TACT for his legal representation. JOHN FORBES.
Redmond. Ausu.i2l 3O-3t
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UNITED STATES Navy YARp.

New Orleans papers 10 the evening Of the 3tst ui,
are received by the packet shis Frances The B,nk
Of Louisiana had declared dividend of four and a
half per cent, for the las. six months payable after the
10th inst.
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a 4 REENBRlER COMPANY.--As agent for the
0W Loyal Company, have acquired information
which may be valuable TO those interested in the Green
brier company. annex copy of the order in coun-
Gil concerning this company, for the information of
those who now claim by purchase descent from the
original grantees
''Ata council held April 26h 17i5-On the petition of
John Robinson son of John Robinson Senior, Thomas
Nelson, Jun. John Robertson, Jun William Beverly,
Robert Lewis, John CTag nended probably for Craig
William Lewis, John Wilson and Charles Lewis, leave
is granted them to take up hundred thousand
lying on Greenbrier River, North and West of the
Cow Pasture and New Foundland and that four years
time be allowed them to survey and pay rights for the
same upon return OF the plans TO the Secretary's Office.
This grant is well worth the attention of those now
eniitied-Leiiers addressed to Charlottesville Va
and post paid will be attended TO.
THOMAS W. GILMER
August "a. 3O-N
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MOTiCE-The subscriber intending to leavr the
In State Of Virginia this isIl, (and xous TO make
such arrangements a. will cradle him to do With
conveDence0 respectfully requests all persons i'm
debed 10 him 10 make paymen, before the LIST Ocisber
next
Those indebted to Tie late concern Of VIM w. Wei
sger, Co will make payment without delay TO MIR.
VIM. II. Brander OF the 'uhscriler) az longer indul-
geDce cannot be granted The subscriber has On hand
good assortment OF Groceries which he is disposed 10
sell low for cash. his usual terms Of c,ed, to runc
fuaI customers. VIM. w. WEISlGER.
August 2f. 30
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IA NIEW ORLEANS PACKETS-To ali in
%TfM IN all the month Of o tober next. The fast

~ al the month Of tober next. The eff fast st
.z=A1- sailing coppered aud copper taste ned brig
BOURNE,
OF l96 tons burhen r. H. Banks, Master, will sail for
New Orleans from the LIST to 10Th Of October next or
IL required her accommodations Of most
spacious aud comfortable kind, aud admirably dspted
to the transportation oil slaves said vessel il riding
at anchor in the harbour for the reception of
gers, where every attention ia observed for their
fCrt
IN brig '' N '' ''''
1919 AJAX,
OF 1872 tons burihen, Robert BenthoI Master. will sal
for the above port from the 10Th 20h of October
Accommodations also of she spacious kind; she
Ia momenly expected, when she will ride anchorage in
the stream for the reception of passengers
NJ Persons DESTROYS Of shipping will please make
early application, to prevent dsappontment TO either
the masters on board, 10
RICHARD DRUMMOND. .Narfotk.
AuSut "a. 3l-wt200ct
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gu we neg the Readers attention moro TO the
"eic res oil The gross abuses pracscd by the
straton-Ihis Sketch is TO be found on the last pay.
from the able pen of the 9TH Auditor 80
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am, 81, respectfully
Your ohcdient servant
:, JOHN CAMPBELL, Tfeas'r. o. S.
Hon JOSEPH Anderson,
Comptroller of the Treasury

IN. Liryd 1'ri'on OF Bal i'nore, has issued PROMO.
sGis for puhibug weekly pspsr n, ws,bIr, on =,
ns en,t'rd The Libe dtOr and Journal Of the Times
ne sets gu With saying, that "1he primary obipc, Of
ms publication will h. Ms obpitira ~ siGrery AMI
me neral and inieHteiuai eierofiofa 81 orr eoivred
PoP"" iion - la The OF biz Prospectus H. de-
r@''s ns ne IS all 1--WE 6ignifed support HrNRY
LAY anl tn 4inerican System -" We shouiL sup
-" mat Ms { had already vdi.cre,t friends enough
~ ~ might re a. WI wihou; such psrisan--a. Mr.
WIN. LieYd Carl on - -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

Me csse q J. r. Knapp, they ere Discharged and
trial ordered. Two out Of the twelve II l. ,aid
bal doubts whether krspps presence. In Brow sire
st the time OF the murder. constituted such presence
and aid, as rend-redtm liable under the ndicim, n,
The new tris OF j. +. Knapp, under the same iniic
meut, commences on Saturday, a, IL O'clock and 4.
not yet terminated. Boston. Gaz.
UNITED STATES NAVY YARD.
GosPoRT, Angn-t cob, 1890.
JMesTs Shields & .dshburn. Editors Of the. Beacon
GENTLEMEN: Asmy name has been u ed with rseat
freedom, In your paper OF the IN inst shall at a
suitable period. claim the privilege Of making such
reply as | may deem proper.
L am, Gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant.
JAMES BARRON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

a LII those having claims against the estate Of Sam
LaSwsop ,decdate OF Powbstsnsre reqsesed 10 bring
fhem forward ha' aTrangen may be made for Their
payments and those indebted, desired 10 make inn
medate payment, the circuInsances oil The Estaie
wiil no, admit Of delay.
RICHARD A SWAMI,
Executor oil Samuel Swami ed
Powhaisn August ~ 30-w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

To the SnpeTn,merory officers Qf The Tirginia state
Line, during He Revolutionary Var
THVHE Court OF Appeals having recently decided that
"a the Super0umerary Officers enti lei to halt
pay 20 long as they live, and II appearing that suit
must be brought IN every case before the debt will be
paid, thu subscriber tenders his services as an agent
end attorney in prosecuting suoh elaine Having Tor
several years given bis attention 10 this subject ard
The clAims Of officers TO Iand Bounty, be has made
himself familiar with the Laws respecting such claims
and the means Of procuring the evidence n-eessafy 10
establish them, II TO be bad by reference lie pubic
Records or application 10 the surviving officers
Letters addressed 10 the subscriber his psce vii
receive Punciuai attention. THOMAS GREEN.
Richmond, Agfil 10. If7--H,hf
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UtsIUes SoU, bU, DU, ~, 30, 70, III.
Whole tickets $l0-Halres 5-Quarters 80
package OF 20 whole tickets, which is compelle d
draw 80 dolls, may be had for 5000
Tickets for sale at the Managers Office, Richmond,
u Where the grand Capital of $4,000 in the Union
Canal Lottery was sold and paid to citizen of Rich
mond, few weeks since.
o. Address your orders to
YaTES g. .APLNTYRE
August g. 26-4t Richmond, Pa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

The Journal lately deferred that /" the election
in Indiana did moi the Presidential election %"
The next day II quoes he return from certain coun-
lee % show ihqi Mr. Civ wac gaining ground I'm
hat g ate Tie M will find itself wofoly mistaken.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-06-30
New YoaK, JunI &c.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

Accounts from Liverpool have BEN received
to the Goth ult. The Kings healt is said to
be better. There is no important ews what
ever.
On motion Tor the second reading of the
Jews Emancipation Bill, in the lIoise of Com
mons, it was lost, ayes LOO, noes 245
A dreadful accident happened in Sunderland
Roads ON Sunday, the 10Th ult., in Intervening;
the Durham Packet. lying ready FIR ca, broke
from her mornings in consequence I fresh
running down the harhor, and was hurried turl-
uusly against the next tier of ships, wtch were
ALSO driven from their moorihgs, and a on the
south side of the Wear were soon dlfting to
sea They stopped in slip. formln dam
across the river-one of them being freed out
by the food, the whole drifted 10 heintrance
of the harbor and grounded. The DANCE done
was immense.
The first division of the Toulon exe3ition
was to embark on the Ilth; and tht whole
would probably be embarked the 10Th. Dutch
brig had arrived at Toulon from Algies, con
firrning that the Dey was making ever effort
foI a vigorous resistance. Among Othemeans
TO deter the enemy, he had adopted thesingu.
lar one of OBTAINING all the European Chsnls
but whether hostages, or to makofse Of
them mediatnrs, was not stated.
London, May 10. We may at length snture
turn which His Majesty illness has taken I,
is now confidently affirmed that the Kpg nay,
for the present at least, he considere out OF
danger.-M0rRing Chronicle.
In The House of Commons, on the ewing oi
the 18th, Lord Stanley presented petition
from the President. Vice President, al mem
bers of the Chamber OF Commerce at hnches
ter. praying that the House wonId fae mea s.
H.es to pre0ent tie inuasiOn Of .hezrOg Spain
Ordered to be printed.
TouLon, May From the Goth . the e5th
Of May. 900 Frenchmen $4,000 Hanging to
the land forces, and $4,000 to the nav will be
landed on the shores of Africa. Tn English
Parliament has abolished the negro skve trade
Thanks be to The King of France, tn slavery
of the whites will snon cease also. Iaore the
Revolution, the corsairs of Algiers, TiIoli, Tu
mis-, and Morocco, were kept in check by the
Maltese Knights II is high time 70 civilized
nations to free themselves from thedssracefu.
tribute which they pay to a hand l of barba
rians. 1t is high time to put an ED 10 the sla-
very Of Christians.
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relying that it will effect what an individ
al has failed TO accomplish. That civil war,
which has stained the history of the South
American States, may never he witnessed
in Colombia, is my most fervent prayer to
Heaven. If to stay this it ia found neces-
sary by the Congress, and desired by the
people, to introduce monarchy, will not
rebel against their wishes but remember
the crown never goes on Bolivar's head.
desire repose. and be sure no act of my
life shall ever suly my history, that affords
me SO much pleasure toreview. Posterty
will do me justice, and an assurance of this
is all possess to make me happy. My best
intentions have been construed to the worst
of motives; and in the United States, where
| expected justice, have been abused.
What have done to merit this? Born &c
fortune and every comfort, now possess
nothing hut ruined constitution. Could
my enemies have desired more ? and that
| am thus destitute, is TINT have thus will
ed. The resources of Colombia and heE
victorious armies have been at my indvidu-
al disposal, and the consciousness of having
done her no wrong affords me the greatest
comfort"