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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-14
STAFFORD COUNTY,


AT meeting of portion of the Democratic party oil
the county of Stafford assembled at the Courthouse
the llh Of March, Chat being Court day. 10 enquire into
the propriety Of sending delegates 10 Convention
commended by the Democratic members of the Legis
lature, 10 be held in The city Of Richmond. on the 3d
Monday of the present month, w. Conway, Esq
was called to he Chair and Samuel G. Daniel appointed
Secretary. The object Of the meeting having been cx-
planned, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resoircd, Tina, Alexander Ftzhugh, R. G. l.. Mon.
cure, John Moncure, John NJ. Daniel J. II Daniel,
n robson, Thos Norman, VIM Il. Crop, Chas. Jones
;; M. Stevens F. Bell, Col. J. j. jameson James R.
Benson and Mark Harding, Esqrs be appointed dele.
gees 10 represent this meeting in the said Convention.
hesoirtd, That the Chairman and Secretary be added
feso'1ed' nat the proceedings Of the meeting be
published IN The Richmond Enquirer.
On motion, The meeting adjourned
w. 7. CONWAY, Chairman.
SAMUEL u. DANIEL, Secretary.
Dr.. ARTHUR r Smith and JoHS Cook Esq
(bo,h Administration are announced as candidates AT
the ensuing election of Delegates the General Assem-
by of Virginia from the county Of Norfolk The Wing
candidates are Messrs SAMUEL WATTS and WILLIAM
ETHEREDGE.
u We are requested BY MIR. GEO. }. RoSERrs, Of
Charlotte 10 state that although he was present and
gave TO his nomination as candldare for the
Spring election, circumstances have since transpired
which puts ii out Of his power to be Candidate
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above, will parade wth the Infantry Regiments
most convenient, either by Compuny, or Squa-

above, will parade with The Infantry Regiments
most convenient, either by Company, or Squa-
droD.
The Commardants of Regiments will be pre-.
pared to answer promptly, upon the field, on
the day Of their respective reviews. my ques
tions relative to the effective and field strength
the arms and equipments, of their respective
Regiments.
The annual brigade returns will be made up
and transmitted by the Brigader Generals, 10
the Adjutanl and Inspector General, at Edge.
field Court House, by tine lst of November next.
according 10 the blank forms heretofore furnish
ed to them.
The MAJOR Generals and Staff, and Briga-
der Generals and Staff will attend the en-
rampments and reviews Of their respective Di-
visions and Brgades.
The Brigadier Generals are charged with the
extension. 10 their Commands. Of 50 much Of
this orrler as relates 10 respective Brigades
BY order of the Conmander-in-Chici.
JAMES JONES,
[C1 5h Adj. s; Jnsp Gen.
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VaIue of the pound sterling.-Messrs.
Isaac Carow, ID, Lord, jr. and J. P. Hall.
being appointed referees on case wherein
it became necessary to determine The le-
gal value Of the pound sterling. have decl-
ded that the said legal value, moi regarding
the fluctuations exchange. is four dollars
eiehty-fve cents and elsil' mills. The de
cisionis founded upon the act Of June, IT,
81, entitled ian ac: regulating he valne of
certain gold coins within the UntedStaIes,
by which it is declared that the gold coins
of Great Britain. not less than 22 carat>
fine, shall pass current as money in the
United States, by weight, al the rate of 94
cents and 8 mills TO the penny weight
The lawful weight of the sovereign or
pound sterling, according to the decision
Of these referees, is 5 pennyweights. 3
grains and fraction. which is designated
as 5 mi. but what the abbreviation stands
Cor, W, do not know. In the report ot'Ihe
Secretary Of The Treasury, dated Nav 5,
1885, the weight Of the sovereign is stated
TO be 13 grains aud lS twelve hundr"d-
and-fourth parts Of a grain, of pure gold;
and its value according TO the mint VA lua-
ton of he United States, four dollars, eigh
ty-seven cents, and seven-hundred aud
twentieth parts of cent.-N. Y. CONNER
cial advertiser.
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Miscellaneous.

CINcINNATI AND CHARLESTON RAIL
RoAD.-We learn from The Louisville i'd
gertiser ofthe 18th, as follows,
I'VE have letter from Frankfort ofihe
16th-which states that the Rail Road
Bank Bill had again been defeated in The
House by vote of49 to 49-lhe rules re-
.quiring majority to pass bill.
Two of the opponents Of the bill were
absent and not expected to return, and it
vas thought two more would leave in a
few. days. This shows that the bill can
only become a law in opposition TO ma
joritv. 1t is under discussion in The Sen
ate, and the calculation is. that it will pass
by the casting vote of the Lieut.. Governor.
Nv Look with solicitude 10 the action
OF Gov. Clark. A veto from him will save
the credit of Kentucky, and her system of
Internal Improvement"
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Commercial.
From the .4ugusta Const,tuti0naiiSt, March ].
AUGUSTA AND HAMBURG MARKET

From the .dugAStd C0nStuutiOnQftSt, March ].
AUGUSTA AND HAMBURG MARKET
CoTroN.-There is still good feeling
exhibited in this market, by both buyers
aud sellers, and the transactions during
The past week have been heavy, amount
ing in all to about 1000 bales, of which
about 2O00 were sold from warehouses,
the other 20O0 bales were soldin the street
and of wagons by planters. We quote
as the extremes IA l6 cents, not that
there has been an, falling off in prices, hut
there is little or no prime and choice in
market, aud they are the Only descriptions
that will bring over l6 cents.
REMARKs.-During the pasl month Cot.
ton has maintained nearly a steady price
in This market, (say from IA TO l9 cents,)
and the business transacted has been hea-
Wy. AT the present time our marker is
hare of the fine descriptions, and transac-
,ions are confined principally to the mid
ding qualities.
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The friends of A. j. Wilson
announce him a Candidate for Tax Collector,
at the ensuing election.
Jan g. 1889 If 40

Mr.. Editor,
You will confer favor by giving the
following appointments one insertion in
your paper:
NJ. NJ, Ahney expects, by divine per
mission. to preach
Al Hardy's. Monday, March 25
Republican Tuesday, 26
Red Oak Grove, Wednesday, ,27
Red Hill, Thursday, 2S
Pleasant Grove, Friday, 20
At night at Potterspille.
IS Lit. Ste Creek, Sat. g. Sun. 30&3l
" Rocky Creek, Monday, April
" Dry Creek. Tuesday, 2
Wednesday, Sd, he will attend the meet
ing of The Ministerial Conference.
Minisrering brethren and all others con
cerned, in the above appointments, will
please give them publicity.
M. u. ABNEY.
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From bic Me,o Orleans Pieauane, Jan. q

RTom INC Nep Orleans Pacdylne, Jan. 70.
FRoM TExAs.-By the steam packet
Cuba, Capt. Carson, which arrived yes
terday morning, after our paper was put TO
press, We received our regular files Of
Houston papers, up tothe Sth inst. The
papers are mostly filled with local iuteli-
gence, ,unin,eresliug TO our general readers.
= The Telegraph of Both January states
that company of about Two hundred citi
gems; and about one hundred T.ipans and
Tonkewa indians are assembled at Bas-
trop, and intend making an expedition into
nhe Cammauche country. The spies Of
the Lipans have recent, discovered the
place where the women and children of
The hostile Cammanches are sta,ioned.-
The warriors are now absent on an excur
sion either to our frontier settlements, or in
pursuit of the Buffalo. 1t is believed.
therefore that their women and children
may be captured without difficulty.
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OBITUARY.,

Died, on The 5th ultimo, near the Pine
House, Edee6eId District, S. C. Mrs Lu-
cy Hatcher, aged 81 years and ! | months.
This venerable lady passed through the
trying times of our Revolution, and her
heart ever warmed with kindly feelings to
wards the suffering Whias of that day
She lived 10 see numerous aud respecta-
ble offspring grow up around her, and now
"ih the fullness of days" she has gone
down in peace, to the grave.
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State of South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
William Clliles,

William Chiles, Bill to have re.
vs. funded part
Vincent Griffin and others. of Legacy.
ENHE Complainant having filed his bill in
IL my office, and it appearing 10 my salts.
faction that William Waller Senr. William
Waller, Jun. Doctor Mo.decai, and Caroline
his wife, and George Holt and Mary Ann his
wife. defendants named in the said bill are,
and do reside without the limits oil this State;
Therefore it is ordered, that the said defendants
DO appear and plead, answer or dcmur, to the
said bill, within three months from this date, or
the bill will be taken pro confesso as to them.
BENZ. Y. MARTIN. =
Commissioners Office,
Feb y, 1889 }w&p $l1.75 ac4 q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07
39atnttng.

vHVHE Subscriber would inform the public that
he has commenced the business of house
Painting and Glazing, Puper-hanging, GRAIN
ing and imitation of Stone and marble, &c
He assures the public that their work shall be
well executed, and he hopes that by strict atten.
tion to business, and doing it with neatness aud
despatch. to receive nliberal share ofpatronage.
All orders from the country will be thankfully
rereived, aud punctually attended to, on the
most reasonable terms.
D. w. TIBBETTS.
March !, 1889 tf5
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state nt' South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.

Andrew Kirkpatrick
and wife and others,
vs. Bill for
George Bowie, Partition.
George Weatherall
and others.
1T appearing to my satisfaction, that Sam
IL uel Norwood and Lucinda his wife. Rich
ard Hodges and Mary his wife, George Wealth.
eralI, and George Bowie, Defendants in this
case, reside beyond the limits of this State:
Ordered that they generally do appear and
within three months from the publication of
this order,or the said bill will,as TO them ,respec-
lively, be taken pro contesso.
BENZ. Y. MARTIN, C. E.A.D.
Commissioners Office, -
2ab February, 1889. }Bar $1b5 ao5
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AsDsek At l'MfA.
March 4. 1899

yHNHE JACK. formerly owned by Capt. J.
Weaver, will stand during the spring sea.
son. at the following places, viz: at John Smi-
ley's Qonnerly Col. James SmiIcy's) on FRI.
day. the 9Th inst. when the season will com.
mence; at David Richardson's on Monday, the
| I'm, and remain until 2 o'clock the next day
at Mount Willing, on the evening Of the 18th,
and on the 18th until o'clock; ut John Den.
ny's, on the evening of the 18th, and on the
14th until O'Clock; al Henry C. Turner's. on
the evening Of the l4th. and on the 18th until 2
o'clock. He will attend the above named pla-
ces, every ninth day. until the 10th day of June,
when the season will end He will be let to
mares at SSS the season, and $40 to ensure a
mare to be with foal. Any person putting by
The insurance, and trading or transferring the
mare, within eleven months from the time of
putting the mare will be held liable for the in.
surance money, which will he c"n> dered due
IA soon as such trade or transfer is made. ANY
person making up a company of six mares,
and becoming responsible for the same. shall be
entitled to deduction of 81 on each mare.
The Horse YOUNG PRESIDENT is a
handsome chestnut sorrel, full 15d hands high,
elegant form and figure, rising 8 years old He
will stand at the same time and places with the
Jack and will be- let TO mares at the same rates,
and be managed b. the same groom. Any
person putting to either the Jack. or 'Iorse, by
the season, and failing TO ge, colt, shall have
another chance, as long as keep either. for the
same money. The season money will be due
on the 1st day of December next. All possible
care will be taken to prevent accidents, but no
responsibility for any.
PEDTGREE.-Young President was got by
Old President Of Kentury, and came ouI of a
Janus mare. Old President by Hamionian
Of the sire and dam are both so well known by
the community al large that deem it unneces.
sary 10 say any thing more about the b ood on
either side BEVERLY BURTON
Mar"h 4. 1880 f5
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Brigade Orders.

HEAD QUIRTERS,
Cd BRIGADE, Feb 25th. 1889.
WW7 LLIAM B. BRANNON, of Edgrfeld,
w has been duly appointed Brigade In
spertor, of the second Brigade of the South
Carolina Militia with the rank of Major and
will br obtyed and respected accordingly.
BY ordtr Of Brigadier Gen. E. G. Tulber.
B. F. NICHOLSON.
d5 Brigade Major.
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The Editor acknowledges payment from
the foilo,cing Subscribers.
For 1889.

Joel Curry, John Curry, NJ. Minis, Capt.
John Miller, Elias Lake, James Griffin,
John Anderson, LURE CuIbrcath, John
Griffin, Jr. C, L. Goodwin. Elias La
groom Sen. E. II. Morris. VIM. Culbreatlr,
Sen. D. Holland, Shem. Nicholson Jr
J. D. Haiford. Gen. f.. q, 1'aIbert. A.
Talbert, Jun. d. H. Jones. J. Weaver,
VIM. Carson. NJ. Lott, Maj.J. S. Jcrer.
Reuben Jnhnson. DR. w. w. Geiger,
Jesse Gonilion, Capt. Sam. Posey, John
Lott, VIM. Auaway. Maj. John ChiIes,
Jos. Griffith, H. C. Turner. Il. J. Hibbler,
f. B. Hibblrr. T. l.. Shaw.
For 1888.
John Miller, Nj. Wells, Thos. Scurry, jr
John Grice. ". III Berry, E. ]. Young
blood, l.. Hudson. s. Harris Jos. Griffith,
f. B. Hibbler, S. c. Scott. Jnhn Quat-
rebom; A. Clark, \. Nigfall.
1887.
Joseph Griffith, 5. c. Scott. A. Clark,
for SO and 81.
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Columbia A'.g,sgwsseg Stage,
VIA EDGEt'IELD.

vg'HTs Stage leaves Columbia every
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3
o'clock. p NJ. and arrives in Augusta, next day
at o'clock p M. Leaves Augusta every
Monday, Thursday, ,and Saturday, at3 o'clock,
A NJ. and arrives in Columbia next day. at 8
o'clock, A. NJ. Every thing is new and well
provided, on this line, and in excellent order.
and no pains will he spared to make every
thing agreeable 10 passengers.
DOUGLASS & WARD.
March IFS pronrieinrs.
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The thorough bred Horse
II q tAaDLyM.Ro o
March I, 1889

WN1 ILL stand the ensuing Spring Seasn ],
w commencing on tile 10th of March at
WIN. Edwards; llth al Mt. Willing; 18th at
Perrv's Store; 18th n Coiemam's 4 Roads ;
l4th at Maj ]. c. Aliens; 10Th at Avery Blands;
10Th at Edgetield e. House; l7tl and 18th at r.
Wards: visiting each stand every ninth day.
until the 10th of June.
He will be lei 10 mares at Eight Dollars the
single leap, Twelve The SEASON.. and Fifteen to
insure. In every instance The insurance money
will become due as SOoh us iIe mare is know n
to b. with toal, exchanged. or removed from
the District A COMPANY Of seven mares shall
be entitled to deduction of ) on each mare,
by each man in the club becoming responsible
for the whole. r. WARD.
Description.-Hcr Cline is beautiful blood
bay, ID harris 3 inches high, of stately form,
pres nl.mg commanding IL beauliu! iront; III
fact, his fore hand Is remarkable fine. He is u
sure foal gctter. He has run and won many
races in this State, Virginia. aud Marylaud-
When he left the turf, he was regarded one OF
The best three mile horses in the State and twr,
miles unequalled, and although he has run
many hard races, he never broke down. an
his limbs are yet rs fine as when colt. AT
three years old.aiter winning the grear stake IL,
Baltimore, (see Turf Register his owner, VIM
r Johnson. of Virginia. was offered aud re-
fused five thousand dollars for him.
His colts are generally very promising par
taking of The old Sir ArclIy stock his sir mr..
extrlnel docie and gentle, nearly all making
good family iiors"s, whore the dan i. of !. ood
temper,) a very important consideration. His
price TOO. is much lower than any other horse
ever stood in this country. when his color,
form, size. performances and fine Pedigree are
taken into consideration.
Prdigres.-Hcr.Cline was got by Old Sir
Archy, his dam, Georgana, was rot by Col
Alsion's Gallatin, son Of imported Bedford; his
9. dam by Calypso, by imported KnowsIey; q.
G. dam by Eclipse, (son ofimported 3bscurity. !
g. q. g. dam hv Skpwitlis Fi-urc; g. e. e. ..
by impor ed horse Baor's Fearnouglt, out Of
thorough bred mare
WM R. JOHNSON.
March 4. 1899 re-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07
Notice.

rHvHE Firm Of Rhodes, Ramey s Gibbs was
d dissolved on the first day Of January,
1899, by its own limitation: Persons indebted
to them.can settle with G. Rhodes or N. RameY
at Pollersville, COLLIN RHODES, -
One Of the F,rm of R. r. s, G.. .
Pottersville, Feb rs, 1889 d5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07
Notice,

WNHE Firm of Ramey, Rhodes & Co. was
n dissolved on the thirieth day of June,
i-:jc. by mutual consent: Persons indebted 10
them can settle with C.. Rhodes or N. Raney.
at the old stan,;. COLLIN RHODES,
One Of the Firm of r. r. 4 Co.
Potiersvilc, / eb 25, 1889 d4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07
Uniform of the Brigade Pay.
master of Cavalry.

CoAr-Dsrk blue cloth. double breasted, two,
rows oil buttons at equal intervals, fen in each
row, The rows four inches apart ut the top
and two AID half at the bottom; stand up.
collar of blue cloth to meet in front and hook
skirt 10 benIade after the fashion of the citi-
zens' coat and lined with blue cloth; with a.
button al each hip one at the end of each fold,
and one intermediate in each fold; cuffs Of.
blue cloth, two and a half inches deep, With
three small buttons at the under seam; gola
embroidered buton-hole on each end of the.
CELLAR, fur inches long, terminating with q
feur-de-lis.
No epaulcttes or sash to be worn by the Pay1
master; bnt instead Of fepduettes, gil, sho6d.
der chain will be worn on each shoulder
HUTToNs.
BR"EcHEs. or TRowsERs,
CRAvAT, or STocK,
boUTs, Same as urescriba
Spurs, ed for the Brio,
GLOVES. ade Minor &c
SWORD AND ScABBARD,
SWORD BELT,
SWORD KNOT,
CAP-Same as prescribed for Brigade Majds
&c. Dropping white horse hair pompon.
Horse Furniture.
Same as prescribed for Brigade Major, &c.
JAMES JONES,
IC] h A adj. 6; ms. Gen.
The Charleston Mercury and Courier; the
Columbia T. Iescope and Carolinian; the Win.
va" lntciIisencer; lle Cheraw Gazette; tho
Camd il Journal; Pendeton Messenger, ana
Grcr"vii'e AIomntaineer will publish this order,
as well Us al! others issued from the Adjutan,
Generals Office. and marked &c ] once week
for eight weeks. AID render their accounts to
the Ad niant General for his examination and
certificate, before presentation to the Governor.
for payment. ,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

The Hon. Edward Kent has been nomi-
mated by a Wing State Convention, as the
candidate for Governor of Maine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

A large sale of Morus Muliicaulis took
place at New York on the 9th ultimo, Oh
which the Evening Star remarks;-
THE Trees were remarkably fine, and
had just arrived from Mobile. They ap-
peared 10 be of TWO years growth, although
il was stated they were but one year old.
The prices ranged from 50 each tree for
the largest size, down TO ST IS for The
smallest trees, which was the least price
tha, any was sold for. Public opinion
seems to set decidedly in favor of trees OF
American growth, as they will yield about
thrice as many young plants the ensuing
season as the imported ones; besides which
those that have arrived from abroad, are
mostly in ruined and decayed condition,
and, in fact, the last and only large impor-
tation is mass of decay and rubbish not
worth the freight"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

Observation-Disclosures ofrhe 9Th
inst, we learn that Gen. Rnsk has arrived
at Houston, and having accepted the office
o Chief Justice of The republic, will i'm
mediarely enter upon the dulles of his
office.
From all accounts the country is quiet;
business of all kinds improving; and every
prospect ofsucceSs is before the Republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07
TNr Collectors Notice

n WILL attend at The following places, to
T. collect Taxes lor tn" year 1885, :
On Monday. the 4th March. at Pine Housa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

augusta Seed Store,
Removed siz doors abore the Rail Road Bank.
A FRESH supply of GARDEN SEEDS,
IA Bird Seeds, Clover, Lucerne Potato On
ions, Onion Seeds. &c.
The usual allowance made to country dealere:
a few Brushes. Selves, Swifts, &c.
Also, beautiful collection of Bulbs,
Plants, Flower Seeds, &c.
Baden Corn,
Warranted Garden Seeds, jurtreceived from
the Shakers, by
Jan a, 1859. $50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

Berrass ). .s.:5ssss1s;.
BRrEcHEs, or faa~arns,
CRAvAT. or SrocX,
Spu' Spuns Same as presckib-.
G,orr. ed for The Brig:
sworn ,,nso..,,,n ade Major, &c.
SWORD BELT,
SWORD KNOT,
SASH,
CAP.-Same as prescribed for Brigade Major,
DC. Pompon for the Brigade Quarter Mas
ter, blue. and for the Aids-de- Camp, yellow
dropping horse hair. -.
Horse Furniture.
Same as prescribed for the Brigade Major &c,
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Same as prescrib-.
ed for The Brig:
ade Major, &C..
Horse Fun

Same as prescribed for the Brigade Major, &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

X INFORM OF the General and Staff Off
" GERS of Cavalry OF South Carolina, pre-.
scrlbrd by the A'ijutant Il Inspector Gene al,
III obedience TO resolution of the Genera AS.
senbl, o South Carolina, passed the 18th Of
December, 1a3s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

Same rs prescribt
ed for the Brig
ade Major, &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-07

49,
s'.ss.zz.ss,,s. /.
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Uniform Of tho Brigade Quarter Master,
and Aids-tle-s nmp of the Brigadier
General of Cavalry.
CoAT-Same as prescribed for tho Brigade
Major &c.i except the collar which will be
all nuff.
EPAuLErTEs-Gold with solid crescent, bullion
one fourth ofun inch in diameter aud two and
half iuohes}ong. One on aach shoulder.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
HUNG BY ACCIDENT.

The New York Dispatch states that a
man in that city, named Arthur Hughes, on
Wednesday met his death in strange man.
ner. On the Coroner's Inquest it appeared
from the testimony of several witnesses,
that the deceased, who was employed TO
work in the stable, was found about o'clock
in the morning, hanging by the neck to a
stable door, at the rear of the above prem
ises. The head was showed through hole
at the upper part of the door, and the body
hanging on the outside. From the situation
in which the body was found, it was evi-
dent that the deceased had in his endeavor
to look into the stable, placed his feet upon
a baton on the lower part of the door, and
put his head through over the top; and
while in this position his feet must have
slipped from the baton, and the top of the
door caught him by the neck in the manner
above described The aperture at the top
OF the door was not more than inches in
size, but the door could be pulled out so as
TO make more room, and when he fell
gainst it as his feet slipped, the weight of
his body necessarily closed the door, by
which means he broke his neck and must
have died instantly. The jury returned
verdict Of " accidentally hanged"