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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-01-07
HARRISON WAITE, C. D
December "a. Is35-2m

.vrRCINIA:-At a Court held for Berkeley
County, at the Court House, ON Monday the
18th day Of December. 1885.
Jacob Myers, admir- with the will annexed o
James Forman deed, (sueing 10 the use o.
Washington Kroesen executor Of James i.
Forman dec'd,) pitG.
against
William RAY and John B. Sappington. defts.
IN CHANCERY.
gHVHE defendant, William Ray, not ha-
a wing entered his appearance and 81
ven security according TO the act Of As
sembly and the rules of this Court, ana il
appearing to the court that he is not an
inhabitant Of this Commonwealth, II is
ordered that the said defendant do ap
pear here on the second Monday 10 March
next, and answer the bill OF the complain
ant /; and il is further ordered, that this
order be published 10 the Mariinsburg Ga
zette. for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door Of The Court
House Of said county.
Teste,
HARRISON WAITE. c B C.
Dec. "a, 1S35.-2m
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A ~Copy,-Tesle.
JACOB RICHARD. c G.

.CLEaR', orrIcE or MossAw CouSry CouRr,}
November 5, 1880,
The paltIes 10 the above snit are here
by notified that on Monday, the 18th day
of January 1886. | shall attend here in or
der TO carry the above recitcd orders into
effect where ami when they are requested
to attend with their respective vouchers y
evidences they may have TO enable me
10 perform The duties assigned ny said or
der. REiCHAkD, Special com'r.
November II. lSS5~-td
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MI 8 r o <, n M n.

1.-TWO farms adjoining each other on
Back Creek. bounded by the lands
Of Peter Jones, Sam'l Hedges Sd and 9th.
ers also, one other tract. but a very
short distance from those beforemention'
ed, The two first belonging to the heirs
of the estate Of Henry Riner decd, and
the latter belonging to myself, Those
farms are good aud eliglbly situated and
will be rented TO good tenants upon fair
terms, Possession may be had OF all OF
either Of them on the LIST day OF April
next-application to be made TO the un-
designed, If the above farms are not
previously rented at private contract they
will be publicly rented on Saturday the
10th day Of January next. The renting To
take place at the late residence OF Henry
Riner, decd. PETER RlNEk'
December 81, ls95,-St
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DIED.

On Saturday, end inst. JENNErrE Ell
zABETH, infant daughter of John d., and
Elizabeth Nj. Duffield.
Ia this town, on the 5th inst, Mrs. Ma
Ry MILLER, aged about so.
In this town, on the evening Of the Sd
inst, Mrs. NANCY TOUR.
On Sunday last, MARTIN VAN buren,,
aged 8 years, son Of Henry &. Small, OF
this county.
On the 4th inst, Mrs. SARAH MrNTzER,
wife of Mr.. George Mentzer OF this town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-01-07
TO SaddIers.

yEsHE Zig Tag. or w shaped Steel
a Spring Saddles, have received the
general appreciation Of Saddlers who have
examined the model and the universal ap
piause Of gentlemen who have used them.
This invention indeed, has been pronoun
ced an unequalled improvement. after the
closest investigation by the most compe
tent judges ; and this too. when it had 10
encounter all the ~prejudices. which had
been excited against it ia consequence OF
the failure Of other improvements Of a
similar kind. A few of a great number oil
certificates are ~subjoined They are from
the best workmen IN this country.
CERTIFICATES.
We have purchased the patent right OF
Boards Zig Gag or w shaped steel spring
saddle. 1t is decidedly superior to any
thing we have ever seen, for ease TO the
rider and safety TO the horse I; s. we con
fidently recommend il to the patronage OF
our fellow trsdesman.
JOHN 2. kiNG,1 p;.hma.a y,
DAN'L HYDE, ~
October 2, 1885.
This is to certify that a model Of Boards
Patent Spring Saddle has been presented
10 us for inspection, and that after a care.
ful examination. We have bought the right
to use the same in our respective counties
and unbesitalingly pronounce it to be the
best improvement. both for Ease Of the
rider and horse. we have ever seen.
FRANCIS s. JOS. r. SIBERT.
We,cmarkst, IA
LEWIS GREGORY. Peferseiie, Pa.
DAN. NASH, ]. BARTON,
Buckingham, Ia
PHILIPS s. BAINEY. Hattar, NJ q,
j. BRAY, Richmond, IA,
JOHN McCABE & SON.
Baltimore. Md.
r. GROVE, Sfamton, Va.
We have inspected Boards patent for
Spring Saddles, s. have bought the right.
We do not hesitate to pronounce it with
out exception to be the greatest improve
ment we have ever seen and we believe
that it cannot be excelled or even equallee
both for ease TO the rider and horse.
ID. Truman,
w. ROBINSON.
Lynchburg, Va. Aug. s., 1885.
was so well pleased with Boards Ziq
Tag patent, after the purchase Of Nelsot
! Co. that | also bought Albemarle and
do without hesitation pronounce il the
me plus ultra Of improvements on Saddles
w. BARNET,
Nelson county, Va. Sept. 1885.
he following certificate is signed by 9
few of the highly respectable gentlemen
in Augusta s. R~ockbrldge SC. who have
used the Saddles:
This is to certify that we have purchas
ed one of Boards Steel Spring Saddles
and upon a fair trial, do, without hesita
ton. pronounce it superior to any we
have ever rode, for ease, it being elastic
and not as as bard and unpleasant al
those made in the old way. The rider
feels much lighter from the springs in the
Saddle, therefore. with confidence. We
recommend the Saddles made by Beard,
to the Public.
j. B, CHRISTIAN. Augusta.
REV. JOS, SPRIGG. Lexington, Va
ISRAEL CHRISTIAN. augusta.
Rev GEO. RUTLEDGE, Illinois:
II. STULL. GreenviHe, IA.
d. 5. YOUNG. Mississippi.
The purchaser o lPage. Loudou. Berke
ley and Jeffersoa counties in Virginia
aud Washington and Allegheny c%ountie.
10 Maryland, c~ontemplales an early visit
with a view Of disposing Of rights.
The PURCHASER.
December 81, lS35.-3w
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500 REWARD.

GTRAi ED or stolen from the farm Of
~ the subscriber near Martinsburg, be-
tween the 2Sth uIt., and the end inst. one
hundred and eight head Of sheep. lfthey
have been stolen. will give the abovx for
the apprehension Of the thief and sheep;
if not, | will give a liberal reward for the
sheep alone, or for any information that
will lead 10 their recovery.
JACOB |. KEEFER
Dec. "a, 1885.
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on the west side Of the creek, or any par
thereof. (not less, however, than thirty
.acres) The terms Of sale will be made
easy. Should it so happen that the land
would not be sold. il will then in that case
he rented on the same day TO the highest
bidder, for one year. from the Isl day o.
April next, for a moneycd rent. Security
will be required. 1t is deemed unnecessary
TO describe the property. ssit is so yer,
well known in the neighborhood. Stran
gers will OF course iirst view the same.
JACOB MYERS, Admir-.
with the will annexed. offs. Forman, decd
Dec. "a. 1885.
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VALUABLE LIMESTONE LAND
T. . Il Il.

u Ia - n ~
PURSUANT 10 a decree OF the circuit
81 Superior court OF law and cbancery
for Berkeley County, at the October term
1885, Of SAID court. in the case Of lglehart
and Warner, pllfis. against Alfred w
Chenowitb, John b. Lamon, John NJ.
Stevens, John Lsmon and others defts
the undersigned commissioners appointed
for that purpose, will expose 10 sale, in
front Of the Conrt-House 10 Marlinshurg,
on Monday The lih day Of January neat
cit being court day J two tracts of land re.
lerred to in said compliments bill c%ontsin-
ing something over
EIGHTY ACRES,
One LOT containing Twenty three aud three
fourth acres situated Back Creek. and the
remainder abont one mile from Bunker.
Hill, in the county aforesaid, adjoining the
lands Of Geu. f.. Boyd. J Lanou, and the
heirs OF Mr.. Jacob Rees. decd, on the
terms prescribed in said decree, TO wit
one third cash. The balance in two eqnaI
payments at six and twelve monthss the
purchaser giving bond with approved SO
curiiy for the deferred payments with le
gal interest from the day Of sale until paid.
This land is advantageously situated
being within two miles Of our merchant
mills, three Saw Mills. two fuIlng mills
and within one mile Of an extensive store,
two wagon makers, two Blacksmith, Tar
lor and Shoemaker shops, and the rail
road five miles distant.
ELLIS REEFS
CHAS. ID. STEWART.
Commissioners
nsremher ~ 8a5-t
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JEFFERSON LAND
TIT EAHEIT!

ESHAT fine estate belonging 10 the heirs
n Of Richard McSherry deed, is offer
ed for sale Ii contains between
T60 & 500 ACRES.
It's natural and artificial advantages are
not surpassed by any farm in that fine
county. 1t is well improved with build
ings. orchards, fences. and well Sc. in clio
ycr; a large spring, and three good wells
Of excellent water.
Application may be made 10 John Pet
living on the premises, or the subscriber
in Mariiusburg
RICHARD McSllERRY.
December "a. lS35.-U
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ele. holden in Clerk. Of

Iv1RC1NrIA At At rales holden in Clerks Of
flee Of the Great Superior Court OF Law and
Chancery for Morgan Couaty, ON Monday the
7th day Of December, 1888.
Philip G. Pendlelon pitf:
sg1iglat
Lawrence McKeirnan, John 0'Ferral admins
traitor of Iguatius o'Ferral deed, aud iona.
than Mmro dsts.
IN CHANCERY.
vEyHE defendants, Lawrence McKeir-
a nan, and Jonathan Manro, not ha.
wing entered their appearance and given
security according 10 the Act OF Assembly
and the rules Of this court. and il appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that they are
mol Inhabitants Of this commonwealth it
is ordered, that the said defendants do ap-
pear here on the first day Of the next
term, and nswer the complainants bill.
and that acopy Of this ordor be published
in some newspaper in M~artinsbufg, for 2
months successfully, sod a like copy pos.
ted al the front door of the Court House
in the said county Of Morgan.
A Copy.--Iestc.
JACOB RIICiIARD, G. O.
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CoMMlssiosER's OFFIcE MARTiNsnuae, I
November 1. 1895 &

NO1ICEe-An persons having claims
Nv against John Porterfield, decd, or
George Porteffield jun'r. decd. will pre-
sent them to me at my office IN Martins
burg on a before The first day Of February
next, 1885, together with such testimony
as may be required 10 authenticate them,
in order hat / may audit and report them
sgreeabIy to a decretal order Of the Cir
cult Superior Court ofLaw and Chanccry
for Berkeley County.
SEAMANS GARARD, Cow.
November g., l635-td
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NOTICE.

FEHIS is to notify all those persons who
are indebted 20 me on book account
that my necessities will compel me to in
stitute suit for the recovery Of the same,
provided speedy settlements are not made,
SO as to enable me TO hquidatc a debt due
from me to Lauck & Stephen, by a trans
fer Of paper TO that house.
ABRAHAM GROVE.
December 81, lS35.-3t
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vfEGIWxA:-lD the Circuit Superior CourI
Of Law and chancery for Berkeley County,
October 2, 1885.
Baker Tapscott pug.
against
James II. Mackey, sc. def.
IN CHANCERY.
NOTlCE AN persons having claims
IN against the estate Of Ruth Mackey,
deceased, will present them TO me at my
Office in Martinsburg on or before The Isl
OF February next. together with all such
evidence as may be required TO enable me
10 audit and report them TO the next term
Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Berkeley County. agreesbIy
TO all order made 10 the above cause at the
last term
SEAMANS CARARD, Con-
November s., ISS5.-td
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December S, 1sS5-,d

W~IG xr-IA: In the Circuit Superior Court
Of Law and cbaucery fol Berkeley County
October Z, 1885.
james F'orman's admir- pllf.
dgoipft
Nancy Forman and others dCfs.
IN CEANCERY.
NOTICE-Ai persons having claims
IN against the estate Of James Forman /;
deceased, viii present them 10 me at my
office in Martinsburg ON or before the LIST
day OF February next, together with all
such evidence as may be required to auth
e~niicate them, in order that | may audit
and report them TO the next term Of the
Circuit Superior Court oC Law and Chan
Gerry FOR Berkeley County,
SEAMANS GARARD. Con-.
November 5. is35-td
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PUBLIC SALE.

01Li1 1AhlEt<s
TWILL be sold At public sale on Wed
w nesday, the 9th January. at the re
sidence Of the late George Snowdiel, in
King street, all the Personal Property Of
said dec'd,- consisting Of
Ore Wagon, three Horses, two Ploughs
four sets Gears, one Stove and Pipe,
n Secretary, Tables, Chairs, Beds,
Bedsteads, and Bedding, one Com
mon Cupboard, and one Stand-with
many other articles unnecessary 10 partic
~ularize.
Terms Of Sate.--Six months credit on all
sums OF two dollars and upwards. under
that sum, cash. Sale TO NJ early
ia the day. j.. w. BOYD, .ddm'r
Of George Snovdiel, decd
December "a, ig35-ts
TnE above sale is postponed until Wed
nessay the 9th of January next.
Dec 81, 1885 J. w. b.
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December "a, lss5.-ts

TVIACSIe IAs-At a Court held for Berkeley
County, at the Court. House, on Monday the
18th day Of December, 1885.
David Schnebly surviving Executor Of Henry
Schnebly, deed PITY.
dgainsf
Jacob Schappert admir- Of John Myers, deed,
George Myers, Joha Myers, William Myers,
Archibald Myers, George Crowl and Eliza.
beth his wife, Abraham Anderson aud Barba.
ra his wife, and James NJ. Wheat dets.
IN CHANCERY.
SE ME defendants George Myers, and
b Abraham Anderson, and Barbara
his wife, not having entered their appear
ance and given security according TO the
at Of Assembly, and the rules Of the
Court, and it appearing TO the Court that
they are not inhabitants Of this Commons
wealth. il is ordered, that the said defeu
dahts do appear here on the second Mon
day in March nexi, and answer the bill OF
the complainant and be it further order
ed, hat this order be published in the
Martinsburg Gazette. for two months sue
cessively. and posted at the front door OF
the Court. House Of the said county.
Teste,
HARRISON WAITE, C. D c
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JOHN STROTHER, c.

C~oMMIssIoNER's OFFICE, !
Martinsburg, Jan'y 7, 1896. s
The parties to the above suit will please
to take notice that. | will attend at my
office in Martinsburg on Saturday the 9th
day of February next. for the purpose OF
carrying the above order into effect when
aud where they will also attend with all
the necessary evidence, papers, s. youch
ers, which will enable me to make up the
required report.
SEAMANS GARARD, Con-
January Z I9Sh-fh
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December "a, 1s35.--3w.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
EsHE subscribers give notice that they
& have determined to close their bust.
ness, s. request all who know themselves
Indebted to them to call and settle their
accounts. The situation Of the subscribers
is such that it must be done Immediately,
As it is impossible for them TO call on all
their friends in person, they will attend
from this day until the first of February
at the Factory for the purpose of settle
ment /; after that time legal measures will
be taken.
JOHN N. RIDDLE & Co,
December 81, 1885
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NOTICE.
TNH0SE persons who became purcbas
ers at the sale Of Henry j.. Couch.
man, administrator Of George Couehman,
decd. on the 9th Of March last, are in
formed that their notes became due on The
5th Of the present month, and that prompt
payment must be made. or they viii De
placed in the bands Of al officer for col
lection.
HENRY J. COUCHMAN,
.ddminisiraior.
December "a. 1856 --tf
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Il VOVy.~- Itstc,
JACOB RIiCIIARD g. O.

The parties Defendsrts, in the suit a.
bove mentioned, are hereby notified. that
on Friday s. Saturday the 8, & 9th days Of
January next al the Globe tavern in the
town Of Mariinsburg. and cocn,y ofBerke-
ley, | shall take the dispositions Of sunday
witnesses 10 be read in evidence on tho
hearing Of the said cause.
PHILIP g, PENDLEToN.
Daeemhpr & IS95-ld
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"A /. 3 q n n d d

OF RE A l. ESTATE.
r. WILL on Friday. the 10th day of
H January next, oticr for sale on the pre-
misses, at The mouth Of the Opequon. all
that valuable Farm, belonging to the late
James Forinan, deed. containing about
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NEW GOODS.

and where | will at all times be much era.
tiied TO see NY old friends and customers
BAKER TAPSCOrf.
Shepherdsiown, Dec. 81, iSS5.-6w.
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Office of the Martinsburg Savings Institution, !
January LIST 1886. )
The President and Directors of this in
stitution have this day declared dividend
of Three per cent, for the last six months
payable on demand
GEORGE DOLL, jun. Treas.
January 6, 1886
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NOTICE.

HHANiNG determined (in consequence
BE Of selling oat one Of my establish
ments here 10 close up the lower or old
store. and wind up that business. ear.
nes,ly request all persons indebted to me
there to make immediate payment; those
who may not pay their open accounts i'm
medistely will please close them by note
have lately enlarged the upper or New
Store, where have just opened a supply Of
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MAETINsEURe SAVINGS INsTiruTIoN,l
December 80, 1885.
The undersigned, a committee appoint
ed by the Board of Directors, to examine
into the affairs of this institution, agreea.
bly, to the provisions Of the charter, ac-
count as follows:
Marlinsburg Sapiags Institution. DR..
To weekly and monthly deposit
ors. S32as 90
Special, do 1916 10
Individual, do 1856 81
Interest received, rs 81
Fines, &c., Is 81
Unclaimed dividends, 6 so
$90l2 "a
ca.
BY amount o fbonds and
notes discounted, SS253 0S
Expenses paid, 90 rs
Cash on hand, 739 III
--S90ll %
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V1RGINIA: In the Circuit Superior Court
September term 1885.
Thomas Lang guardian of the orphan chilpren
of John Miller decd. pitG
against
Henry Basore, admir- of Abraham Miller and
George Miller, decd, Abraham Miller and
others defts.
IN CHANCERY.
rENHlS cause came on 10 be heard upon
u the bill, service of process against
Henry Basore, Abraham Miller, Michael
Miller aud William Miller. and more than
four months having elapsed and no ans
wer having been filed by said defendants.
it is therefore, ~adjudged. ordered, and de-
creed, that this matter be referred to a
a Master Commissioner Of this court and
that he be directed to settle the account oil
Henry Basore as admir- of the estates ci
Abraham and George Miller decd, that
the said Basore be required TO answer u
pom oath before the commissioners any
proper and pertinent questions that may
be propot nded to him in reference to said
estates and the said commissioner is IN tn
eE directed TO take an account to com
plainant as guardian of the defendants a.
bove named and also TO state any matter
deemed pertinent by him or which either
Of the parties may require 10 be specially
stated and make return of his reportin due
time before the next term.
Conu
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OTICE.

December 10. lss5-td
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January T. 1866
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-07-15
JOHN PEARCEs
Carrollton, July 18th 1885.
FOURTH OF JULY TEMPER.
ANCE MEETING,

Temperance society convened at the
Presbyterian meeting house on Mon
day 4h July, 1886, pursuant to ad.
iournment, Vice President in the chair,
The society opened with prayer, Con.
stitut;on was then read and names oil
members read over-when, npon mo-
ton Of Daniel Vanhorn,
lsL ReSoIUed, That the constitution
be so altered that the annual meeting
of this society be on the last Saturday
of August, in every year, instead Ol
the 4th of July. ...E
end. Resolved, That DSvid Work.
man, Joseph Smith and William Ste.
phens be a committee TO correspond
with other Temperance societies
within this county (CnrroIl,) and to
give general invitation to attend the
next meeting
3rd. ReSolVed, That the Revd. Mr.,
Wilson, Revd. James Black and John
Mccormick Esq. be invited to ad
dress the society, on the last Saturday
of August, on the subject of Tempe
rance.
4th. ReSolDed, That The proceedings
Of this society be signed by the Presi-
dent and Secretary; and published in
the Carroll Free Press,
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CarrOIItOm
FRIDAY. ........ JULY 10, 1886

The Hanover Convention. The
Van Bureu Central Committee, OF
Coumbiana county, have fixed upon
Saturday, the 9Th day of August
for tha preparatory meetings Of the
several Townships in this Congress
siOnal District, to elect three Dele.
gates each, to the Hanover conven.
tion which will assemble on the 29ih
of August. The committee have pub
lished an Address to the people of
the district, which we have been re-
questedto publish; but our columns
are so occupied as TO prevent it for q
week or two to come.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-07-15

A letter from the Washington CORES
pondent oi the New York American says:
''The Secretary fthe Treasury is said
to have negotiated with Mr.. BIDDbr for
tho sale OF the stock owned by the Uni,
ted States 10 the Bank, The terms are
not precisely known; but they are such as
will justify on immediate advance in the
stock in Wall street, now that the dread
Of such quantity being thrown upon the
market has ceased"
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JAMES MADISON IS NO DaoRE!


The last of the great lights Of the
Revolution. the brightest of those
great minds, which, like the pillar Of
FIRE of old, conducted the American
Israel through the trials Of the scarce
iy less important era follow ing the
Revolution, and gave to his country
the repOse, security, and happiness Of
wise, regular, stables and GOnsOlida-
ted Government; this puUe and beau~
tifuI and benign light has at last sunk
below the horizon, and is qusnched
forever in this world Glorious in.
deed has been It's long coarse, and
though no more to be seen, it has left
a radiance in the armament at which,
his country with long gaze with admtn
ration and gratitude.
For more Sthap thirty years, the
name Of JAMES MADISON has, mora
than that Otany other living man, been
associated, in the mind Of United
America, with The principles aud the
fabric OF our Government, He was
The principal architect in its cODstruc.
tion, If he did not lay its corner stone.
He lived 10 see it endure many trials,
survive great dangers, and to promise
endurance for ages.
He died on the morning Of Tuesday,
the 2Stb of June. lie was born on the
I6'h of March, in the year 1851; and
was, of course, when he died, of the
palrarchal age of more than eighty
five years.
His end, visibly approaching for
some days before, was such as that OF
good and great man ought TO be.
His faculties undImmed till his latest
hours, he expired without a struggle,
free from regret, and from cause OF re-
proaeb.