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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17
Frdm tho Louisyille Journal.

The National Gazette states, that "tive ex-
periments have already been made upon the
currency" The nextin order is ofcourse to
be the SIXTH. The Government steam doc
tors have already dosed the country with To-
bella red pepper, and other patent medicines,
and their next expedient will be to burn out
its bowels with ''Ro. g."
A contribution was recently taken up at a
public meeting In Nashua, New Hampshire.
The contents Of the contribution gave
evidence, that Isaac Hills State feels the
''presslire." The box contained, among di-
vers other matters, an iron half dollar,a dozen
buttons and three brass watch-key Have
your people no shelter currency" than that,
Isaac!
The pet bank system has been fairly and
fully tried. The nation has had thorough
experience of what Mr.. Clay called the pro-
ieet of ga hundred little gunhoats tied togeth-
er with grape-vines." Will the country now
be permitted to have once more a noble ship
of the line, that can weather the storm otcom-
merees
A lady named Sykes was Recently turned
out of Church in Vermont for kissing gen
deman 1t was certainly PRESSURE WHICH
ANY HONEST WOMAN OUGHT NOT TO RE-
GRET. .s a-.
The St. Louis Argus calls Benton q "ood-
like man." we suppose the Editor was
thinking ofthM portion of scripture, which
says, that '.the son of man shall come like Q
THIEF IN THE NIGHT"
The proprietor of the perpetual notion
lately exhibited IN Boston, has nbscohded
without paying THE MAN THAI TURNED TIE
gRANN IN THE cNLLAR,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17
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General Intelligence.

TIN, which has heretofore been considered
metal not found in America, has been discov-
cred in great abundance in Missouri Near
the Charitan river, in that State, Lead and l.
ron are said to exist in a pure state. One in
diyidual is stated to have melted down $4,000
pounds of Copper. from the ore found on the
surface of the ground.-Raleigh Register.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17
Fro,n The Nashville Union, NAV az.

CrSrnA1J AcKsoN's HEALTH.-A Rumor
reached town day or two sinse,that General
jackson had been thrown from his horse near
the Hermitage, and that bis life was despaired
of. We are happy to have it in our power to
say, on the authority of a friend who left the
Hermitage this morning, that the injury he
received in his fall, occasioned by bis horse
taking fright, was slight, and that be has ca
tirely recovered from its effects.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17
THE oURANG OUTANG AT THE
MUSEUM.

The living specimen Of the Ourangl
Outang, at the Museum in this city. at
tracts great attention. Its near resem-|
blance to the human race in the confor-I
nation of its head and limbs, and thsI
superior intelligence which it manifesto
over the rest Of the brute creation,
makes it an object of wonder and inter-
est. Its affection for a monkey, of the
ape species, which was its companionI
on the voyage from Africa,is very great,
--muttering some tender words Of love,
II will throw its arms round the neck
of the monkey and kiss it with all ths
ardor ola young bridegroom. Itisper-
fectly harmless, and evidences, we are
assured, to all who show it kindness, q
strong attachment and gratitude. IL
ndnches it's food with the air of Q true
descendant of Africa. and turns off its
glass with as much ease and elegance
as any "Sambo" in the country. We
learn it will shortly be removed from
this city--those therefore who wish to
see il, had better avail themselves Of
the present opportunity. From the
Gazette we copy the following interes-
ting description oft Bait. Cbron.
1.-THE height is 3 feet four inches.
breadth of head from ear to ear, 6 inch-
es; its circumference l foot 2 inches;
The breadth and height of skull show
the large development Of the organs d
combativeness, adhesiyeness, secre1
tiveness, benevolence, &c. The form
is that Of an old .aflean,-the ears arc
exactly human, also the hand very like;
body covered with thin glossy black
hair; eye-lashes human: strong black
hair on the back of the head, like soms
Indian tribes; pupil black, iris hail.
The organs Of adhesiveness, philopro-
genitiyeness and benevolence, show q
greater development of the moral fac
ulties than in this race generally. The
face is wrinkled and has white beard
on the skin. The hand is five inches
in length. The full grown animal ha,
a hand nine inches long, and statue
S to 6 feet. The spine is that of the
human body. This individual wa
purchased by Captain Parrot, Of tbs
brig Dido, at Sierra Leone. It canq
from the interior Of Africa. The moth
er had been shot and the young domes,
ticated. 1t is very afectionate, ate 8
drank with the sailors, land preferred
fruits, was never chained fond of climb
ing the rigging and looking at the sai
lors at work holds its coffee or tea cul
in its hand, and sips and smacks its lip
like human being. It once got tips.
on whiskey and behaved very ridicu
lousy. It sometimes spanks a youn
to which it attached itself.
Is now about two years old--a iner
child. II has just shed soma Of i
teeth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

An exchange paper shrewdly remarks that
General Jackson made mistake when be
said he would restore the CONSTITUTIONAL
currency. He meant the CONTINENTAL cur
rencY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

in the end. Therefore, what I would pro-
pose is this: you shall let me out of Jail and
allow me one dollar per week, and let the 25
cents 60 towards discharging the debt"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

Van Buren Is pledged to walk in tho foot-
steps Of bis predecessor" To fulfill that
pledge, he must take BACK TRACK. and
come out at the Same hole the General went
in, a course which would give universal sa-
tisfaction. Wheeling Times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

Gen. Jackson says: he has not drawn a
draft upon any person for twenty years. That
is mistake, he made very large draft eight
years ago, upon the ignorance and credullty
Of the people. and he has been ever since
drawing on their patience and patriotism
Ib.
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The Lynn (Mass.l Record eontradiets q
report that seventeen families had gone to tn
work houBe III one week in that town; By
the same paper contains tha following para
graph
ssThe Poox ye have always with YOU"
The public distress has thrown out
employ many in this town, whose FAM
lies were dependent on their daily u
Dor. The situation Of such is truly d
plofable, and calls for immediate attel
ton and relief. We would suggest f
consideration the propriety of holdi1|
a public meeting to devise and adoI
ways and means for the benefit Of suc|
A small fund might be collected
subscription and charitable donation
and a committee chosen to search Q
suitable objects Of charity. There q
many people. Of delicate feelings, wi
would suffer severely before thd
would complain or make known the
situations to others. Hthese measur
should be found insufficient, the aid +
the town, in a limited degree, mig
supply the defect.
A facetio,ts brother ofthe types tells his RI
ders that the "SHIN PLASTER CURE
CY seems to spread faster than the Gld|
promised the GOLD should float up the M
sissippi few years ago"-ahd adds
"Ifany Of our subscribers who have stoI
ed specie payment, havegot x, ". q
ny thing smaller which they are afraid to ke
we have got some very pretty little 81
printed with Received payment" Cd the
tom, which we will give in exchange
them"
z
MIR. Webster's reception at Lou
vile was enthusiastic beyond desci
tien. He was entertained at a bar
cue. The Journal states that 1t "wi
| noble affair. No less than 20 she
Is calves, 80 shoats, 90 bacon hal
and several heifers were prepared
the occasion, The CROWD was trem
| dous, consisting Of not less than 4,
| persons. Mr.. Webster's speech
two hours in length, and, although
J could not distinctly hear him, the
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

Jackson had been thrown from his horse neal
the Hermitage; and that bis life was despaired
Of We are happy to have it in our power tc
saw. on the authority of friend who left the
Hermitage this morning, that the injury be
received in his fall, occasioned by bis horse
taking fright, was slight, and that be has en-
! tirely recovered from its effects.
Van Buren, Is pledged to walk in the foot.
steps of bis predecessor" To fulfill that
| pledge. he must take BACK TRACK. and
come out at the Same hole the General went
| in, course which would give Universal sa-
tisfaction. Times.
Gen. Jackson says: he has not drawn
draft upon any person for twenty years. Iha'
is mistake, he made very large draft eight
years ago, upon the ignorance and credulity
of the people, and he has been ever since
drawing on their patience and PATRIOTISM
| Ib.
EMIcaAr1oN Wxsr-On tho 26th alt six
Steam Boats and other craft, lef Buffalo Tor
the far west, carrying thousand amgrants'
TWENTY MILLIONS OF DoLLARSs
We ask the serious attention Of our Van
Buren, friends to the following ominous para
graph from the Government paper the cthcld
Globe. Read-pause-and reflect I've sup
porters of the Administration:
frhe bankers accuse the Govern
ment of indiscretion in trusting them.
True. its pockets are full, or ought to
be, but, unfortunately, it suffered the
bankers to hold its pockets. These
pocket-holders have closed them up,
and now tell the Government it shall
not have dollar of its own money !!
BIZ the time Government gets its pockets
open again, 1T is DOUBTED BY
SOME WHETHER ANY OF IT'S
MONEY WILL BE FOUND, as there
is some suspicion that the pocket hol-
ders have lent it out to merchants pro-
per and merchant spectators, or, IN
some cases, perchance. transteredR TO
their owa pockets"
Here it is confidently predicted that the
Governments favorite scheme of employing
some SEVENTY-FIVE irresponsible State
Banks in place of the U. s. Bank, Gone ofthe
most responsible repositories in the world,)
for the AvowHp purpose of insuring greater
safety to the public moneys, will result pro-
baby in the loss of the whole of the immense
sums deposited, amounting to not less than
TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS F.!
Comment i, unnecessary. -Chariestswn Free
Press.
A Prophet IN LIMBO Tho Cleveland
Gazette, of June 2. says, that the Mormon
Prophet, 10 SMITH, has lately been arrested
in Getuga county. as an accessory to an at
tempt to murder an unbeliever In his golden
humibug 1t seems that 10 had revelation
that a certain sceptic in the nejghborhood OF
the "Holy Land" deserved martyrdorh, and
soon found couple ofhis followers stupid and
wicked enough to obey bis ministrations.
They were foiled in their attempt to shoot the
individual; duarrelled with the Prophet, and
are now exhibiting this hend in the garb OF a
CATER DAY SAINT" in his true character.
So say reports.
CnIME.-It is q fact worthy Of notice. that
three -fourths of our eenvicts ara single men,.
Marriage renders men more wise and more
yirfuous.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

EMIcnAr1oN WKsr.--On tho 26th alt sis
staam Boats and other craft, LEFT Buffalo fol
the far west, carrying thousand amigrants
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

CnIME.-It is fact worthy Of notice. that
three -fourths of our cenvicts ara single men.
Marriage renders men more wise and more
yirfuous.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-06-17

4 debtor being confined to JILL ssns a 2 ms
sai to make, which he believed would a pc %, on
him n to hear it~i have been thinking, e. sn ms
tbe former ..that Il is very bad thing iGr me
to lie here, and put you to the expense Of nv nv
dollar and twenty-five cents per week. ,r rs
being 80 ehargeable you has gIyen ~ s ~,
hrsssiuesS. fSr God knows what it may c00'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
MarrteO.

On Thursday evening last, by tb,
Rev. Mr.. Goodwin, Alfred Chairman
Esq. OF Orange county, to Miss Mar,
Kinney, eldest daughter of WIN. Kin
ney. Esq. of this place.
On Thursday evening last. by tn,
Rev. y. Wilson. Mr.. George W. Camp.
0sH to Mrs. Catharine Skeen, all of hi,
place.
On Thursday evening last. at the res
ldence Of Andrew Alexander, ESQ. in
Rockbridge county. by the Rev. MIR.
Cunningham. Mr.. James Hart, of Abe.
marie. to Miss Sarah L. daughter OF
Mrs. Ann Turner.
On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Samuel
kennerly, Mr.. Jdoob Weist, OF Augusta.
to Miss Anna Diary, daughter of MIR.
George Pirkey, of Rockingham.
On the 9th, by the Rev. Mr.. Eichel.
berger, Mr.. John Frenger, OF this county,
to Miss Mary. daughter of Jacob Rich {.
ard, Esq of Frederick county.
On the 9TH. by the Rev. MIR. Vanlear,
Mr.. Andreo Yong, jan. of Augusta, to
Miss Mary, daughter CT Jacob Hsrns.
berger, Esq. Of Rockingham.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
T'syZagegbge ESgs.aae.
r OR g AT Il


THE Farm belonging to the heirs of
MATHEW BLAIR. deceased, is offered
Tor sale privately. This Farm lies in
Augusta county, about eight miles from
stanton, on the road leading 10 Harri.
sonturg via Miller's Iron Works. and
contains about 500 sgcres, every a.
ere OF which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one,half cleared and
In line order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is d sufficiency of
meadow land on it for a farm of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO sit
uated as to afford water in nearly every
field. The improvements are tolerable.
The neighborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS II is presumed that any one dis
posed TO purchase will view it and Judge
for himself. further description is
deemed unnecessary but viii Just add,
that taking into view every advantage
this Farm possesses, it is seldom that It's
equal is in this delightful county, offer
ed for sale.
The land will be shown to any one
DESTROYS of viewing it, BY DR.. WIN. r.
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining, or
by MATHEW BLAIR, of Staunton, bv
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
II. r. BLAIR,
Err Of N. Blair, decd.
August 4, lS36.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
SrAuNToN, DEC. l3, '37.
MORE NEW GOODS
AT THE
STAUNTDN
CsR $ III s. TO R ~ l..

| p. VAN DEURSEN a. Co. bay.
received in addition to the Stock OF
hand. the following desirable Goods
Rich glossy black Italian Lustring, very
cheap.
Splendid Grass Green Polt de Sole,
Black Dotted Thule for Wells,
Plain Black Beroge ditto,
Black Raw Silk Hose,
Splendid Emb. Hoskin Gloves.
Ditto. Satin top aud Blonde edge do.
Misses coloured Hoskiu ditto,
Beaver Bonnets, assorted colours,
Gentlemen's sup. English Buck Gloves,
ditto, Black Italian Cravsts,
Brown Canton Flannel,
SUPERB or Doe Skin ditto,
Sd and A Brown Shirting,, Cd. and Sd.
per yard,
Black and w. b. Patent Thread,
Children's Scarlet Boot Kins, &c. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
REMARKABLE pREsENrIMENT.

VI n MA II ID 4 n E4S EN- i l hi EN-
One of the married ladies ofCharleston
who embarked in the Home steamer and
who had passed the summer in the north,
resided Tor several months previous TO
her departure with arelative In this city
On several occasions, while sitting alone
an her room, she related 10 number of
persons IN the family, aud to friends " no
visited her, that she could not account
for the remarkable apparitions that al.
,nost daily were conjured up before her
Though at work in her chair and awake
she would constantly have her feelings
wrought up almost to Mysteries by the
sight of some dreadful shipwreck, the
parting of the vessel into fragments, and
the drowning Of crowds Of people, prin-
cIpaiiy her family and friends, engulphed
40 the angry pillows. 1t would seem by
abe variations which have been made to
US, that though little dreaming thea that
she was to come to the awful realization
Other horfid Imagining, she foresaw with
prophetic eXactness all thu details of tina
dreadful! event which has drawn forth
tne sympathy of every American bosom
She frequently asked her friends VIVA
these visions could be; and what is 81
extraordinary is that they came to her il
open day, and when she was perfectl,
awake and in the best of health! A few
weeks after the new steamer Home begar
20 be talked Of, and Immediately, as ii BY
some fatal impulse, she persisted with he
husband that this should be the vessel sb
would go home in. The name SCENE.
to possess charm in itself, that invitet
those who were preparing TO escape on
winter for the balmier skies of their owl
South. Her husband had resolved to re
turn at later period, but it was all to D
purpose. The lamented wife SCENE
bent on her first resolution, and thus pei
Ishsd the whole Of this interesting family
" York Star.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14

AT meeting OF the citizens Of Frede
rick county at the courthouse in Win.
Skester, on Monday. December the 4th.
1877, 10 take into consideration the ex>
pedieucy of adopting measures TO call
the attention of the general assembly of
Virginia to the propriety of making a
AicAdamizrd road from this place TO
Stanton:
DIR. A. S. Baldwin was called TO the
chair, and J. 5. Carson appointed secre-
tary.
On motion, P. Williams, d. w. Bar
ton and VIM. l., Clarke were appointed
q committee to prepare resolutions TO the
meeting, who reported the following
resolutions which were unanimously
adopted
Rssolred, That in the opinion of this
meeting, the interest Of the valley and
Of the commonwealth at large will be
promoted by the construction of q Nc
eAS-mized road from w inches,er to S,aun.
toa' to be located as nearly as may be a.
long the site of the present stage road
feso'ced. That memorial be presented
70 the next legislature praying that the
SlQfe vail construct the said road
Rpsolred, ThatR. w. Barton, T. A. It'd.
ball, ". l.. Clark. P. Williams, Jr. and
-. w. Barton. be appointed commit.
Zee correspondence to prepare the said
memorial and cause it 20 be circulated
for signatures, aud forward it to our dele.
gates.
Reso'ued That our fellow citizens Of
Shenandoah, Rockingham and Augusts
counties be respectfully invited to coop
crate with us.
On motion Of D. w. Barton,
Resolred. That the editors Of the seve
raj newspapers in the counties OF Frede
nick, Shenandoah. Rockingh ham and Au
susta, be requested to publish the pro
eeedipgs Of this meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
A. S. BALDWIN, Charm
j. S. CARSON, Sec.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
November %, 1897.
S T a u NJ 2 O M
CeaSH SXrORE.
LATER SELL.

l.
p. VAN DEURSEN g. Co!ihave
received per recent arrivals. many choice
Goods, consisting in part as follows:
FOR TIE LADIES.
Extra sup. white long Kid Gloves.
Ditto English aud French white
Silk ditto
Superlative cub d cornered Thread Cam
brio handkerchief,
DO. hem stitched and cold bordered do.
w bite and colored Satteens,
I'd Mazarine Blue Merino.
White and colered Satin Ribbons.
Piald aud Green fig'd Silk Crayats.
Silver Thimbles, Thread Floss, &c.
super, London Chin,z Prints.
oeai SkiD, kid, Morocco and Prunella
Shoes. "
FOR THE GENTLEMEN.
Heavy steel mixed Cloth, for Oyercoats
GOOD, at SD 90.
Super. London Brown--a great BARGAIN
bought at auction-S4 90.
Rich white figured London Marse;IIes
Nesting,
Pearl Overcoat Buttons,
Boots, good assortment, from common
10 superior,
itch black and blue black Satin Stocks.
with aud without Bows,
and fig'd Silk ditto.
And will receive in few DAYS add.
tlonal supplies, of which due notice will
be given.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
SLAVE FOR saEu-

by authority from the heirs of Eliza
beth Airhart. deceased. will offer for
sale, at public auction, on Friday the
29th instant. at the residence of Andrew
AIrhart, above Middlebrook, a NEGRO
WOMAN, about "a years of age,-hon-
est and very valuable.
"A credit until the l7th day Of March
next will be given, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security.
DAVID KERR.
Deer IL, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
DAVID FULTN.
ATTORNEY ATLAW

Has removed to Stanton, end e, IN
continue to devote his undivided atten,
ton to the business OF bis profession. He
has been engaged in the practice more
than fen years, and will give the most
prompt and assiduous attention to oil
BUSINESS confded to him.
He will continue to practise in the
Courts of Bath aud Pocahontas.
Octr 10, 1887. On
@tOfhce next door TO the Post Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
~HGNG@

ISx\S%
p. VAN DEURSEN g. Co. have
received per LATEST arrival, the folio w
ing choice Goods:
Splendid rich fig'd White Satin-pecu-
culiarly attractive,
Rich French worked Collars and Capes,
New style rich Blond Gauge Wells, as>
sorted colors,
assorted celors CashmereHandkerchiefs,
Chiidreh's Flag and Pongee Silk do.
Shell Side and Tuck Combs, Iron Side
ditto,
Black Canton Observation-Disclosures
Rings,
Ladies super. black Hoskin Gloves,
Black watered Belt Ribbon,
Bonnet Wire, Sail Duck for Soaking
hose and Dufile Blankets. for era
dies, &c. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14

@-The Presidents Message appears 20
have produced little sensation IN any p,'ar,, "
Although he still processes his preference for
me SUD Treasury system i. is evident that
ne does not intend To urge il at much person'
az hazard. He is not prepared to "fuiIow in
me footsteps oi his iliustrious predecessor" in
that particular. ''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14

&szszs Losr, about the 23d Of Oe-
EszaS tober last. In Staunton, or on
the way 70 LewisbuTg, from the Stage,
small white VoIise, marked "E. $.
Haines, Cincinnati" containing some
valuable papers. Any information res.
Pecting it, addressed to the editors Of
the Stanton Spectator, will be PROMPT,
~ communicated TO the owner.
Deer Z, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
60 no eSsssO others as sJOgs
80 aCsSEe Ia be ElO2le 5yg

HE person who borrowed Of the I'M
dersigned EwELL's MEDICAL CoMPAY-
ioN' IS hereby informed that he has had
1t Tong e"oagh-aud it is hoped that be
WI Immediately return it. If so, he
shall not be taxed with the Printers bill
for this notice.
J. +. PATTERSON.
Stanton, Nov'r 30, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
SUNDRY SEAyNs

consisting of men. boys and women. for
the term of one year. Persons hiring
will be required TO enter into bond with
approved security for the aymeM of
the hire, and to feed. clothe, &c.
THOS. THOMPSON.
Guardian of James A. G. Scott.
Deer If, 1881.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-14
CHEAP GOODS
fog Caste.

THE subscriber has determined. for
the future, 10 sci! his Goods for CASH
ONLY, and at such prices as cannot fail to
give satisfaction TO persons inclined to
purchase.
His present assortment is very good
one, aud will be increased, shortly, by q
fresh supply. w. CLARKE.
S;sunton, June l, 1887.