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Vermont d Canada Railroad.

Vermont q Canada Railroad.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
e.: s?a9e.:a:ss Northern, Western, British and Us.
Exz-a& Mail Route.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
NAIL TRAIN connects at Windsor and White
River Junction with trains from Boston, and
Springfield same day aud from New York the day
previous at 400 p. NJ. Leaves Windsor at lbs,
connects at Burlington with steamers on Lake Cham
plain for Saratoga, at Rouse's Point with trains tor
Mpltrsll het p. NJ, and next morning with
train that arrives at Ogdensburgh in time to connect
with the Stcamc. of the American and treat West
crn Railroad Express Line for Niagara Falls, Buta-
10, Hamilton, Chicago, and the West.
Accommodation Train connects at Windsor and
White River junction vita trains that leave Dos
ton at II 90 noon and New York at 500 An same
morning, stops over night at Mortified, leaves at
$50 A. NJ, connects at Burlington with Lake Cham
plain steamers and Rutland Road, and at Ruuse's
Point with train, for Montreal and usicnsbursh
arriving in time to take the American line OF steam
boats for the West, same evening
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
MAIL TRAIN connects At Rouscs Point with a
train from Ogdensburgh night before and from
Malone and Montreal the same morning, az White
River Junction with trains for It. Johusbury, and
the White and Franconia Mountains Same day, also
with Northern n. Ii. Road for Boston, Lowell 1c,,
arriving at those places as carly as by any other
route, also, connects at Windsor with trains Tor
Bellows Falls, FitcLburgh, Springfield, and arrive
in New York same evening, and at Burlington with
Steamers on Lake Champlaiu. Leave Houses FONT
7.4O AN, st. Adams SAB A. NJ, Burlington J'l'
A, NJ, Montpelier HOO An
Accommodation train connects at Houses Point
with t ain from Ogdcnsburgh aud Montreal, stops
over night at White River Junction or windsor
and connects with trains arriving in Boston at
100 p, N, and at New York At 90 r. N.
-H-Tickets for Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, and the
West, for sale at the principal stations.
X. ~6HERBuRNE, supt,
Northfell, May @. 1856.
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The Store,

1872 CHURCH STREET.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully invited to call
u and examine an entirely new and beautiful
stock, comprising
RICH DRESS SILKS.
Watercd and Figured Silks, Gro De Rhin, do. Oil
Boiled do. Fancy Black do. Marselains and
Florences do. Turk Satins, Moire Antiques.
DE LAME s.
English De LANES, French do. American do.
BARAG ES-FANCY AND PLAIN.
TISSUES.-English, French and German.
LAWNS.-Jaconet, Bishop, Book, Bonnet, Nan
sock.
DOMESTICS .-Cotton., Linens, Woollen..
Embroideries, Insertings, Smyrna and Saxony
Laces, Also
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS
At Wholesale and Retail, by
~HOTCHKISS 4 JELLISON.
Burlington, March 9th, 1856. ddwtt
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still Later,

AIDES, THOSE CHOICE PATTERNS OF
English Prints, Challies, Muslins. Stella
Sha wis and Parasols, arrived this morning, and We
are now ready to show them to you: hememesr
the Corner store, LiMANS
myleddWtf
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Ilogr and Breadstuiis generally nuetuate in
prices, but Bacon's Excelsior Oil, C~olognes, Extracts,
for Cooking, soaps. Inks, &c. retain their purity,
strength and good qualities ask for them if you
want articles of Excelsior purity.
W. A. BACON,
Proprietor and Manufacturer, Ludlow, Vt. wisw2.
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Drs, t'IibcIt ~ henncuy.-Irea cancers,
Tumors, Ulcers &C., without Surgical Operations,
Office 40 Broadwa Y, corner Aston Place, n. Y.
Certificates from Ex Gov. I. VI. Tucker, Judge +.
W. Herring, Capt. Isaiah Sellers, A. ;. Baldwin,
". D. Hon. T. Butler King, Gen. Narcisso Lopez
Capt. VIM. feathers, W. p. Allison, NJ. d, Judge
Alex. Walker, Col. Maunsel White, Thos Z, Bond,
NJ. b. J. ;. Pcacocke. NJ. d,
Permission 10 refer TO EX. Gov. Jas. C. Jones 4,
Hon. Fred. p. stanton b. F.. Palmer, inventor of
Palmers Artificial Leg Francis Gricc, Naval Con-
';ructor Navy Yard Philadelphia, Proprietors Of
the GiIard House, Philadelphia.
CASE OF HON. T, BUTLER KING.
From Ho unday (N. " Drpai,h,
A LETTER TaoT HOS. THOMAS BuILER KING.
1t is not often that the leading men Of the coun-
try give the weight Of their names in favor Of any
new discovery, no matter how valuable that dis
covery may be. When they do, it is certainly IN
evidence that tho matter to which they call pub
lie attention is at least worth investigation. Just
at this time, tho following letter, from the Hon.
Thos. Butler King to DIR. Samuel Gilbert Of this
city, will he read with interest, as from its perusal
We learn that he himself has just been cured of can
Ger on the shoulder.
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, AIDES RIDING HATS AND RIDING
~ Gloves, at EDNONDN' Hat, Cap and Fur
store, next doc. to ! yman's, College street.
4iso. a large assortment of Infants Hats and
CAPS.
A good assortment of Boys Fur, Wool, leghorn
and Straw Hats, at EDMoNDS' Hat, Cap and Fur
store. College street. myl6ddwtt
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Peace Peace! :!
THE c MEL + " CE ENDED.
Highly Important News to the People of
LIN TO \.
TWENTY DAYS SACRIFICE IN READY MADE
ca THING
The subscriber would announce to the inhnbitant
of Burlington and vicinity, that for twenty
days he will close of his heavy
stock Of Winter Goods at
25 PER CENT BELOW COST.
In order to make room for a heavy stock OF spring
Goods. Those interested would do we'll to
call early, for money can be saved
BY purchasing now.
A. PLATT.
Successor to MARKS 4 Plat.
Burlington, January %, 1850. ddwtf
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BDORK-loO Bells. ENTRANCES PORK, Getty
8 PHrkcd) this diy received.
my2o VAN SlCKLEN & WALKER.
NAMs.-WE HAVE TWO TONS EXTRA sU.
ks gar cured Hams on hand, warranted equal to
any over sold in this market. Also smoked Beef.
myZo VAN SlCKLEN & WALKER.
NERMONT REGISTERS. For sale at
' HUNTGNGroN's-
Nov. 30, 1888. d6wtf
rEtO LEr-TWO FINE AIRY LOFTS. EN-
Z quirc Of IIOTCIKISs b JELLtSON,
apj d6wtf 1872 Church street.
AR. THAYER has taken rooms at the American
~ House. Private entrance No. 4 wheeler's
Block. February, 2G, 1856. DIFF
SALT, sALT,-5oOo BUSHELS LIVERPOOL
~ Sllt, for sale, to arrive. Apply to
my27 NANSICKLEN h WALKER.
EAR. DoRION HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE,
- and taken rooms in Tryon's tailor shop, where
hl may be- consulted.
The Doctor will give particular attention to
'H'"nrh,ty6 "m He i,'r,,'' which disease has been
taken by many practitioners for hamatemesis" or
vomiting of blood.
May 9th, l,jG. diff
4 Ii PERSONS HAVING BUSINESS TO
"A transact with the Burlington Aqueduct Com.
uany, will please call upon Mr.. Edward W. Peck,
at the Store of jed p. Clark, late j. q J. II. Peck
q Co.
MnyI. d3w 5. WIRES, Treas.
A NICOLA AND FRENCH FLANBELs THIS
- day received at tho
my 81 Z HIVE.
NURSERY AND OTHER BASKETS, WAGONS
y and Chairs, at }. E. B~RINSMAtDS,
APPS Church street.
4 'oME AND SEE SOME VERY NICE, CHEAP
Y port Folios, with Locks, just received by Ex-
uCNTINGToN's Book store.
Corner Church and College Street.
mylOl&wtf
NEW ARTICLES.-ABGENTINE AND HIMA-
" LAVA LusrnE, new articles for Ladie, travel
ing dresses may be found at
~TANIFOBD'S Dry Goods Carpet store.
my2odtr
SUPERFTNE Congress ruled letter and Com
~ mercial note paper this day received and
for sale at HUNTINGTONS.
March, q. 1856. d6wtf
nRGED ApPLEs-CHoICE GRATED FRUIT
- from western New York, by the Dbl. or single
pound Tor sale ut DEWEY'S.
myl3df
sS1AGoNs FOR sALE.-oNE HORSE AND
w tw, horse wagon, on hand and making at
all times. We also furnish Billiards. Patent Springs
A.B,&G, NJ. DUNCAN.
winooski, june2 dtw6m
-
tH1ANES-TOWN Il HIGHWAY TAXES. on tho
: appri-il for l>jG are now ready and in my
hands for collection. will give taxpayers an
carly call and any that find it convenient to pay at
my Store. will confer a great favor, and greatly ia
cilitatc the collection. :. HUNTINGTON,
May goth, lojt. d)&w2w~ Collector.
N'OrICE.-T1lE UNDERSIGNED GIVES NO
y tie To all whom it may concern, that he will
not he responsible FIR injury upon the Railroad
engages To- u,e all duo prtcaution to prevent such
injury at the crossings; but will not agree to make
. good any damage done in spite Of hs care.
JOHN :. STORRS.
Burlington May II, lejG. myl6d&w}w
ply Dairymcu with the best of Salt at the lowest
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LEAVING FAILED TO MAKE MONEY BY

bEAVING FAILED TO MAKE MONEY BY
. smoking Cigars, DEWEY has for several
months past given his attention 10 the picking
and smoking ~ Hlms and as the result Of his
efforts in that direction is now enabled to offer to
his customers an article which he does not hesitate
to warrant. a. arli,iig sup,rrr to anything of the
kind ever offered in thismarkct. llousekecpcrs, try
them. and if not altogether such as You desire, re-
turn them aud tho money paid will be refunded.
Also. Smoked Beef, Lard, and Cheese of an excel.
lent quality, MT the lowest price.
aplul&Wtt \. :. DEWEY.
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NEW GOODS AT THE CORNER STORE
y LYMAN'S-Just received and now opened
100 rs. Spring and summer style Challis,
l2j " - 4" " b. DeLaines,
l2j" " NJ DeLaines,
50 . Scotch and American Ginghams,
10 " Brilliauts,
100 - Dress Lawns,
80 " French Muslins,
500 " French, English and American Prints,
Also. Blcachcd and Brown Cottons, Drillings,
Shirtiuss, stripes, Dcuims, Flannels &c, &c. Linen,
Shooting, Linen Damasks, Napkins and Doylies,
Huckabuck, Toweliug &c &c, in fact a great as
sediment of housekeeping goods generally.
The above goods were purchased within the last
ten days at greatly reduced prices, and will be dis
posed Of accordingly.
The atomic. of purchasers is invited to examine
the goods and prices. my3 dGWtf
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Ny DEAR SrR.-lIaying recently been under your
treatment for the cure of a cancer on my right shout
der, which has been efcctually and perfectly
removed (without the knife) and cured, cannot,
in justice to my own feelings, take leave of you
without expressing my deep sense of obligation Tor
your valuable services, aud my own perfect CONN
denee in the remedies you apply for the cure of all
generous affections. During my visits to your
office, | have witnessed many cases Of the most al
arming and obstinate nature, which invariably
yielded to your treatment, and the patients, relieved
from a .oathsome and supposed fatal disease, were
restored to health.
In addition to the fee already handed to you, |
beg to transmit herewith a ring, which | shall be
happy If you will wear as a token OF my esteem and
regard.
lam, with great respect,
your friend and OBJ servant,
T., BUTLER KING.
br SAN'L GILBERT, New York.
me gold ring alluded to is a massive diamond
ing containing seven diamonds, ami we should
y''ss' from its appearance, that it was worth, at
'0a'' 9'oo' This it must be born in mind, is a
present TO the doctor, in addition to the usual fee
"nion was also eheerfully paid.
my27
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

An immense Democratic meeting was held in MO-
bile, Alabama, on the 2Sth ult., which filled the
ampitheatre TO overAowing. Speeches were made
meeting was the largests and most enthusiastic pc.
litcal assembly known in that city for many years.
At mass meeting in Taylorsvle, Illinois, on the
10th, the first speaker was Gen. Thomson, who de-
clared that he had always been Wing, but should
now and henceforth follow the Democratic banner.
Numbers OF old line Wings surrounded him at the
close of his address, and ayowed their intention to
vote for Buchanan. nt --.->
A mass meeting of the Democracy of Guilford,
Conn.,, was held in the open air on Wednesday even
ing. Two thousand people were present, and were
addressed by Hon. Henry q. Deming, Gen. Elliott
COL Parsons, Charles K. Ingersol, and ID. S. Fow-
Ter. The Democrats OF Connecticut are struggling
manfuily for the victory i'll November. -
The great Republican demonstration at Detroit,
Michigan, on Thursday, was out-rivacd by the
Democratic turnout the same day. Both parties
had immense torchlight PROFESSIONS that wed with
each other in extent and brilliancy. w. H. Seward
was the principal speaker of the Frenonters, and
Gen. Cass Of their opponents.
In the city Of Reading, Pa, on Thursday, the Cd
instant, there were large assembages Of the people,
one democratic and the other an opposition meet
ing The former was addressed by Richard T. Mer.
rick, Esq Of Baltimore; Charles W. Carrgan, Esq,
of Philadelphia, and James w. Wilson. ESQ, oi
California; the latter by Gov. Hunt, of New York.
The Democratic meeting did not adjourn till twelve
o'clock at night.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SAIE-
Wishing to locate in the country offer for ssIs H.

H,re
following valuable property: '''' Tue
The premises which now live, containing n;ns ,...
situated ut the northeast part of the town Of P ces
with never failing spring of good water and twn
frstrae meadow land The buildings are threesoraa
framed dwelling house, including basement dnnha
large rooms with freplaces negro house. sn"tshans
yard and garden all neatly paed in, the balance und
good fence with some fifty select young fruit trees ~
One other lot containing and a half acres on Sails
bury street, which has omit large two-story framed dw
ing house, with five with irc-paces two k;tch
ed These lots are certainly the most desirable in or ne
Pittsboro being of grey soil aud clear of mud in wn,
Two other hafacre lots fronting each other on Salshn
street. which my blacksmith shops stand The buldu
are one large two-stored wood and paint shop one tw
story trimming and vanishing shop one TX story mh
smith Shops with never failing well of good water with
a chain pump, in the yard ~
One tract Of land containing 22O acres on the Cre h
road four miles from Ptsbaro, al wood land ly,g yerv
level and clear of rock and well adapted the growth
corn wheat, tobacco OATS &c, with failing spring
One tract of 90 miles from town all hickv tim
bered and fertile. ~
have also hand large assortment of ashe poplar
and hickory lumber with from $500 to $1,000 worth of car
wood, painting and trimming tools; quantity Of paints
and oils, paint mills slabs, brushes &C. will Sell at re-
duced prices. -
Any person wishing carry on the carriage-makup bu
mess will do well to call and examine the property as bar
gain can be had. The terms third cash. likely younp
negroes the balance on time to suit the purchasers
above named property is not disposed of by the 2sh Of
November next, it will on that day be sold leased out
with large lot of new buggies, barouches Rockaways
wagons and eight mules and horses with variety other
property not here mentioned
D:..,h,~., N n a..-,o-z ,,-c = w - A,saAEi.
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Pittsboro', N. c., Aug. 25, 1856.
LAND FOR SALE,


VNHE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE TRACT
IL Of valuable swamp land, containing upwards of 400
acres body situated in Pitt county, between Swift
Greek and Clayroot Swamp mile from the public road
leading from Greenvlle to Newbern, mile from Gov.
vile postoce at which place there semi-weeky MALL
one mile from public school house, and niue miles from
public landing on Neuse river Said land has very heavy
growth on it, consisting mostly Of black gums expresses
and poplars and canal extending into the body of the
land, aud side dtches with ample GALL which thoroughly
drain it.
None of the land is cleared but portion of the trees
which cover land enough for or hundred barrels corn
beaded cut round, and which will make from 10
20 barrels corn per acre if properly cultivated Said land
is situated in the heahiest portion of the county
Any person wishing purchase farm of swamp land
that will produce or THOUSAND barrels corn will do we'll
to examine it, will sell it low and accommodating
terms.
For further information, address s. Cox Coxvle N c.,
or G. W. Cox, Greenve, n. c. or call either who will
take great pleasure at any time showing the land any
one DESTROYS of purchasing such farm.
S. cox,
G. w. cox
Aug 26.1S56 ~ 11A7-vt15O
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~ b. 3 sass - A1 =
fES fslowaae bsisf Sd;gnified std sbuehtng ap.
es "a 10 arouse ii lie baspm d every true
Americas, emotions Of the deepest 1YHpathy forthe
aged Ielct Of the departed patriot Of Ashland and
feelings Of Indignation at those ruthless defamers
who, for party purposes, have not hesitated to IN
wade her domestic privacy and exPoseto the rude
hearhstone scenes held sacred to the humhlest
saniong as. Il is Notifying to the American people
that the declining years of the widow Of him to-
whom this republic loved to recognise debt Of pub
lie gratitude should not be permitted pass in that
calm serenity her eminent virtues would merit. It
is enough to bow the head of every Kentuckian in
shame for his native State when he sees that peace
and quiet in which the widow Of Henry Clay had
hoped to pass the brief remnant Of her days disturb
ed by coarse and cruel assaults upon the domestic
relations of her immediate family circle. -
She has in silence witnessed unjust attacks upon
her son. until her aged heart can no longer withhold
its tribute to his filia love and devotion. She has
seen the ties of affection which once united er
family criticised and misrepresented until her duty
to the memory of her departed husband demands
her interposition. She comes forth with pain from
that retirement which should never have been in
vaded, and in that calm dignity becoming her posi-
tion applies to the American people for protection
Let that people alone for the past, if atonement is
possible by visiting upon the heads who have driven
her to this painful position their deep indignation
For the Kentucky Statesman.
LEXINGTON, Sept 10, 1866.
Mr.. EDITOR In compliance with the intimation
contained in the suboined note, addressed to by
the venerable relict of the Hon. H. Clay, we re-
quest you to give it insertion in your earliest
issue.
Yours, &c.,
r. A. MARSHALL,
j. O. HARRISON.
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TIE OLD LINE Wines AND BucHANAN.-We are
satisfied from many reports and personal assurances
that the old line wings proper, majority Of them
keep up the nomination Of Fillmore for the sole
purpose of defeating Fremont and consequently, of
electing Buchanan. These supporters Of Fillmore
are Of very different character from, disappointed
and malignant leaders, whom no result can appease
but the defeat Of the Democracy. Some eli these
men, we really believe, would see this Union de-
stroyed if they could only have their revenge upon
the democracy. They will not reason upon the peril
OF the time and consult about the best way to avoid
it. Very different, also, are the Wings We refer to
from the "sma fry" supporters of the Fillmore par.
~. All the political wisdom of these. persons Is
embodied in nut she'll" Any one can le., It
in half minute-its is simply, to hurra for Fillmore
and damn Buchanan and the Democracy.
Wilmington Commercial
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Aug. 26..1S56.


nALLEY'S GENUINE PAIN EXTRACTOR
II will subdue the pain and Inflammation from the Sc
yerest burns scad N one to twenty minutes-and
that it will heal the wlunds without scar; and eectuay
cure Fever SoresPies Rheum- Infammatory Rheu.
Old and Inveterate HeadCorns and Bunions
-Erysipelas -Sprans- Swelingsr Felons- ChiIbains-
Erupti0ns-and all other inhammatory and cutane.
GUS diseases, where the parts affected be reached.
Don't be ncreduous about the many diseases named to
be cured by only thingbut reflect, that the few
positive properties which the Daily Save alone contains
and heretofore to reach
alone the aforementioned Diseases but many
umerated. -56s 81 -
Query.-Do NOT RsGuLAR DEED PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE
CALONEL INwARDLY FOR SCORES DIFFERENT DISEASES!
Each box of GENus DALLEYs PAIN EXTRACTOR has upon
it Steel Plate Engraved Label with the signatures of G.
v. CLlCKENER CO.. prOprietors, and HENRY DIAL.
LEY, manufacturer All others counterfeit Price Is
cents per box. sf7}s
~ All orders should be addressed to C. " Clickencl
Co., 81 Barclay street, New York; - -
Sold in Raleigh by PESCUD &GATLING, and oil Drug.
gists throughout the United States.
April 81 1SJf. ~ sjss5s.S.Ss 44-w1y,
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nNA ACRES LAND FOR SALE,

x MM ACRES LAND FOR SALE.
eD9OOO The subscriber would offer 5,OOO acres Of
land for sale upon the most reasonable terms The above
road leading from the Pilot Mountain to Rockford and Dob
son, and two miles west of VIM Glias residence all Of
which tract is in woods and well watered by the Arara
river and its tributaries and well adapted to the growth Of
tobacco and grain The most reasonable indulgence will
be given to purchasers For further particulars reference
may be made to VIM Gillian, Pilot Mountain n. U, OF
German Bernard, Wilson, N. G.. :.
ALSO TO LEASE,
The plantation where VIM Gillian now lives containing
a Spring and Pilot Mountain. Reference made above
T. GERMAN BERNARD
Sent, 12. 1885, q. - = o. s~-'-T l15O-w3m.
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Yours, &C.,
Il. A. MARSHALL,
j. 0. HARRISON.
SEPTEMBER l8, 1856.

SEPTEMBER IL, 1906.
GENTLEMAN: Having seen from time to time the
most abusive and unjust attacks made upon my son,
James B. Clay in the Louisville Journal, had hop
ed that among the many who have prctsssed to be
the friends of the father might be found some will
ling and anxious to vindicate the son, knowing,
many of them must know, the injustice and I'M
truths contained in those attacks. But such hopes
appear to be fruitless repugnant as it is to me to
appear in any way before the public, feel that it
is duty that owe to the memory of my husband
to say to you, his executors and through you f0the
public that the charges made against my son James
utterly and unqualifedy false; that he posses
sed the love, respect and confidence of his father,
AID was ever to both his father and myself most
afectionate and dutiful son, always endeavorng to
alleviate our sorrows and add to our happiness.
His father took his advice in the making of his
last WILL and at all times advised and consulted free
ly and afectionately with him, having confidence in
his love, integrity, and judgment.
He was not with his father at the time of his
DEATH it being the express desire ofhs father know
ing the condition Of his family-in distant State,
upon new place, among strangers, and his wife in
feeble health, herself but lately bereaved of q
father-that he should not leave them and go to
him.
He was present to his fathers funeral, directing
the mournful preparations, and Offering words of
consolation and of comfort to his widowed mother.
1t was my husbands desire and hope that his son
James should be the possessor of Ashland and al
though it had been my intention to reside at Ashland
during my lifetime, yet, partly owing to the tumb-
ling, runous condition of the house, through one Of
you, Mr.. James o. Harrison, I begged my son to
come at once and purchase the place.
1 have DULY to add, gentlemen, that make this
statement to you without the knowledge of my son
James, and to regret once more that should have
been drawn forth from the privacy and seclusion in
which have hoped to pass the brief remnant ofmy
life.
Yours, and truly, -
LUCRETlA CLAY.
To Judge Thomas A. Marshall and James o. Har-
rison, Esq.