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THE CAMPAIGN IN V1HGIN1A.-Messrs Letcher and
Goggin, the candidates for Governor, addressed All
immense audience in Petersburg a few evenings
since. The inference we draw from the accounts in
the papers is, that Mr.. Goggin did the pretty, and
Mr.. Letcher the sensible talking; that Mr.. Goggin
got the advantage the pyrotechnics but that Mr..
Letcher was greatly beyond him in the solids. This
is generally the in discussions between Demo
Gratis and the opposition" The champions of the
latter are all Henry Cays and Patrick Henrys, and
they enjoy any quantity of glory until the people
have voted Then the aspect of things is changed
These champions become ordinary men again; and
their friends, while they depore their defeat so
many means by which they might have been elect
ed. This will be the case in Virginia.
Our neighbor of the Register, not having heard
: Know Nothing speech these many months, and
thirsting for the opportunity Of defeating the Demo-
Gratis one time more in imagination, went over to Pc
tersburg to hear the candidates. We have no doubt
he has returned strengthened in the faith, and fully
assured of the success of Goggin-in advance and
on paper. No doubt he will tell his readers that
Letcher was nowhere and Goggln everywhere in the
discussion; and that Constitutional liberty itself
and the best hopes of mankind are vtally at issue in
the contest, and in the entire keeping of Mr. Cog
gin. Still Letcher will be slightly triumphant, and
being modest man, will not pile up more than fif
teen thousand majority. That will do, under the
circumstances
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RALEIGH, April 10th, 1859.


GENTLEMEN: am honored by the commands of
the Literary Society you represent As the school
is in Wake County do not feel at liberty to refuse
obedience l beg you, however, to say to the young
gentlemen at Holly Springs upon your return, that
have almost ceased to be literary" person. Be-
sides ordinary office and professional engagements
the Journal Of the House of Commons, which am
now engaged in putting through the press, already
exceeds six hundred printed pages; and as soon as
large work upon the "Law Practice" which my
election to office last winter interrupted mention
these things to you to break the force of any disap
points,ent my incapacity for the occasion may ex-
cite; but assure you that if my county men and
friends desire me there or anywhere else in their
service will cheerfully submit to their Wishes and
contribute what may to their instruction their
qualification.
Being, gentlemen very truly yours,
EDWARD CANTWELL.
To DANIEL G. BEckwITu and JAMES T. ADAMS,
Committee.
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THE NoRTH.cARo11NA FORM BOOK.

A N IMPROVED EDITION OF THIS VALUABLE
"A work recently published br H. D. Turner, Raleigh.
C, printed good paper, and substantially bound in
laid calf 1t aims Forms Of all those legal instru.
ments whe people have occasion to nse and fur ishng
stables. G"roners, School Committees &C. &C. to which
added The Constitution OF North Carolina and the Unit.
ed States account of the principal officers Of the State
shd of the counties titles of address, &C. Ac Furnished
the unparalleled low price of one dollar (being the
cheapest book offered for sale) When sent by mail
extra charge Of 70 cents will be required cover post
age this edition. bersl discount made those who
buy sell again. Published and sold wholesale and re-
tail by
Il. D. TURNER,
at the North Carolina Book Store Raleigh,
And by ]. B. LIPPINCOTT l. CO.,
and HAYES ZELL,
Philadelphia,
And by 4. s. BARNES. 4 co,
New York.
April T. 1859. A-tk
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FARMERS BANK.-Ths institution having acce,

FARMERS BANK.-This institution having accept
ed the amendment to its charter providing for re-
moving the mother Bank from Elizabeth City to
Greensboro, we learn from the Times that meet
ing Of the stockholders was held at Greensboro on
the 18th inst, and elected the following Directors
ted. H. Lidsay, c. P. Mendcnhall W. D. Smith, c.
f. McAdoo and w. A. Wnbourne. Mr. c. P Men,
denhall was chosen President, and W. A. Caldwell
appointed Cashier of the Principal Bank. Of the
Branch at Elizabeth City, L. J. johnson, ESQ.,, was
appointed President and R. F. Overman Cashier.
1t sstated that funds are provided for the redemp
ton Of the present circulation. The Greensboro
, Times says that the Bank now stands upon foun-
dation as good as any in the State.
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Opinions Of the Press.

"Tbe Book will be wnrth the money, whether you ever
travel 10 the regions it describes not. ANY description
of such scenery hardly fail to be interesting We feel
satisfied Mr.. Colton's will be highly so."- Nv Jo"rnaI
I'VE know Mr. Cotton possesses t;e ability to make the
Book valuable ami interesting "-C CHa,lDtts Democrat.
"No within knowledge IS better qualified for the
task Judging by the long and interesting accounts which
he gave Of his explorations, carriage horseback,
and on foot 1t will be interesting Bk and especially
useful to those who may travel Western NUrth-Caro-
lima "-FayetterWs Ohsernr.
"Mr Cotton is well qualified to make readable book
Washington Dispatch.
Gle is ,hcroug ghy acquainted with Mountain Scene
ry and few better able to describe it.-Warenton
Ators
"Mr Colt ms long residence in Buncombe, and his init.
mate acquaintance with the most nDted resorts Of the
Mountain Region together with passionate fondness for
adventure qualities him peculiarly for the preparation Of
such ook."--Aorth- [t,otina Presbyterian.
PRcE- Per single copy. TO cents. Persons ordering
10 copies reduction Of IL per cent. By mail, is
cents per copy. -
Published by W. L. POMEROY,
Raleigh, n. G.
"a And fer Sale by booksellers generally. -a1
April 90, 1859. Ss-
- Register, Spirit Age and N c. c. Advocate copy.
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John W. Cunningham, Esq.

We publish below letter from this gentleman,
addressed to the Editors of this paper in which he
declines to permit his name to be used for Congress
in the Fifth District. Mr.: Cunningham's numerous
friends in the District will hear of his determination
in this respect with regret The State contains no
more thorough gentleman, sounder Democrat
than John W. Cunningham
As Mr. Cunningham observes "the Democracy
OF the District have many worthy and noble cham
pons of the cause;" and we trust-indeed we feel
sure that they will rally one man to their nom-
nee With proper efforts, it to us, they ought
to be able to defeat Mr. Gilmer the great congratu
lated of Joshua Giddngs, and the constant actor
party tests with the black Republicans in their ef
forts to embarrass the administration. The ques-
tion for the District to decide is whether they will
have man who will contend for all their Constitu-
tional rights, or one like Mr. Gilmer, who will
strengthen as far "the opposition" interests re-
the black Republican party in the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Mr.. Cunningham's letter is as follows:
Editors Of the " g. Standard:
DEAR SIRs: Having been often urged to be can
dldate Tor Congress in this the Fifth District, and
having seen also number of public demonstrations
in my favor, desire, through yodr widely circula.
ted paper, to state my position on the subject.
feel very grateful to my friends for their partial
ity; and if my fixed purpose could be changed,
would be actuatcd solely by desire to crafty that
numerous class of my citizens whose kindness
and confidence place me under obligations which
shall ever feel and acknowledge But l cannot oh
tain my own consent to the use of my name, as
candidate for Congress, in the Democratic Conven
tion shortly to assemble in the District aud hope
therefore, that it Will not be presented, while most
respectfully and earnestly request my friends tc
consider me as entirely out of the question.
The Democracy have r:any worthy and noble
champions Of their cause in the District; and who
may be selected as their Standardbearer in tht
coming contest, shall receive my ardent support.
Awaiting myself of the occasion to express agair
to my numerous friends my grateful appreciation o
their Kindness and partially, and my strong nope
that the candidate of our party will carry the Dis
trict at the election in August
| am, with much respect,
Very truly yours,
JNO W. CUNNINGHAM
Person Co., N, c., April ID, 1859.
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/ Trial Of Daaiel "a S;sek1es 7zirteentA Day. B
q WAsarsoros, April 10 Tho Court met today st

Eias Of Dasisl u Ssskas. 7z;irteeata Day.
& " Asaroros, April 4. Tho Court met TO-DAY =
ten o'clock. D. Il "a {. 81 y
. a lengthy argument was made in the forenoon by
the prosecution against the act Of adultery beng ad
mtted as evidence in the justification and provoca
ton for killing
Judge Crawford decided that It was question Of
competency Of evidence for any purpose This was
not point to be decided here but after the evidence
as right for the jury that this expression should be
explained. 1t was one which ordinarily would have
but one meaning, but still it might be differently
understood by the jury.
The Court was Of the opinion that it was admis
sible
During the delivery of the Judges opinion the
most profound silence was maintained in Court
Several witnesses were then examined as to the
frequent visits of Key and Mrs. Sckles to the house
on Fifteenth street; the length of time spent there;
the signals at front window; position OF rooms;
appearance of bed, etc, etc., all Of which agreed Oh
the facts elected.
Another witness testified to seeing Mrs. Sickles
and Mr.. Key, in the parlor Of former drinking cham
pagne and eating salad, during Mr.. Srklcs absence
at the North
The Court to-day dismissed the regular petty
jury, for fortnight leading to the conclusion that
the present case will last up to that time.
WASHINGTON, April l9.-The proceedings to-day
were unusually interesting. The testimony was
principally confined to two coachmen of Mr. Sickles,
as to the intrigues between Key and Mrs. Sickles.
Woodbridge concluded his evidence, it having been
interrupted by question of law on former occa-
sion.
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Mr Woodbridge was
crossexamined at great length. Nothing Of impor-
tance was elected.
Felix McCluskey, of Brooklyn testified to the cir
cumstances which transpired at Sickles house, Of.
ter the return Of Sickles from the killing Of Key.
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FRENCH BROAD RAILROAD We learn from the
Asheve Neaos that the Magistrates of Buncombe
have unanimously passed an order to submit to the
people of the County proposition to take stock to
the amount of 1926, 900 in the French Broad Rail-
road and that the Magistrates of Henderson have
unanimously made similar order for that County
for 100000. Buncombe will vote on the PROPOSE
ton on the first Thursday in June. The Neos is
quite sure that the people Of the two Counties will
rafy at the ballotbox the action of the Magistrates
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Mp0rtant Cabinet Xeetinq.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-It is understood that the
Cabinet to-day had under consideration the Cass
lrisarri Treaty, as ratified by Nicaragua. The re-
suit is as yet unknown, but it is generally believed
that the Nicaraguan amendments will be rejected
and that Jerez will return home in the steamer of
the fifth In the meantime there will be no abate-
ment of Naval preparations at the various stations
to augment our Gulf Squadron with view to en-
forcing recognition Of our rights and securing in
demnity for past outrages as well as security for
the futurc
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON THE RALEIGH AND GAsToN
RoAD.-The passenger train now leaves Raleigh 80
minutes after in the morning. and arrives at Wei
don 80 minutes after 10. Leaving Welden at II A.
NJ, it reaches Raleigh 80 minutes after 8, P. NJ
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A HANDSOME DIvIDEND.-Tne President and D-
rcctors Of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company have declared dividend of four per cent
from the profits for the last six months. This will
give to the Literary Fund $4,000 for the last six
months, or at the rate of Ss2, 600 per annum
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RALEIGH, April 10th, 1859.

RALEIGH, April 10th, 1859.
Mr.. EDWARD CANrwELL, RALEIGH
Dear Sir: The undersigned have been appointed
by their fellow students of the Holly Springs High
School, in the county of Wake, committee to wait
upon you, with the request that you will do them the
favor to deliver the annual Address before the Lite
rary Society of that institution at the Academy, on
the first Friday in June next We trust that you
will authorize us to your acceptance Of the
appointment. Your friends, &C.,
DANIEL E. BECKWITH,l r,
JAMES T. ADAMS, oo"s'
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PRETTY WELL DEscRIBED.-A friend writing US
from Davie says: ~ think Gen. Leach will be
brought out against Mr.. Scales. This is about as
we'll as the X. Ms can do under the circumstances,
for Leach can tak all day about nothing just seeN
as about somsthing."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

A BOOK CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE
"A inost noted Points in the Scenery Of Western North
Carolina. and Northwestern Soutn.C Carolina
illustrated with Four Elegant Ebgravings and acc0mpa-
MED by Map pointing the traveller all the Public
Roads Stage Routes and Railroads in that section Of coun.
ali the peaks Of the Black Maintains: BY Henry +. COL
TON late Editor Of the AshevIle (NorthCarolna) Spec
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Connecticut East annual Conference.

New HAVEN, April 19-The East Annual Con
ference of the Methodist Epscopol Church, is in
session here, Bishop James presiding
The Conference has passed resolution almost
unanimously that savehclding is sin, and that the
word slayeholding should be inserted in the general
rules as one Of the things forbidden by them.
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NORTH CAROLINA TOBAcco.-The Winston On.
c. Sentinel says that the farmers in that region
turning their attention to the cultivation of tobacco
much more than heretofore and that they will have
large quantity ready for market this year.
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S256,e45 4S
106,4S2 II
s15o,362 II
s237,675 OF
1867 80
S123,977 02
Nett Receipts,

This comparison exhibits difference in favor of
this year, or rather of the first six months Of this
fiscal year, of s26,375 60 in nett receipts. The
amount Of cotton carried these last six months is
5000 bales in excess of the amount carried during
the corresponding six months of last year.
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.H We are under obligations to some young
friends at Chapel Hill for copies Of the second edition
of Mr. Dobbin's Address delivered before the two
Literary Societies Of the University, June 5, 1850,
reprinted by order Of the Philanthropic Society
for the Catalogue of the Trustees, Faculty, and
Students of the University for 1858 '59; and fer
IAN Grafton delivered before the twelfth annual
convention of.the Delta Psi Fraternity, at Raleigh,
N. c., December %, 1858, by William Bingham, Of
Orange"
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j. A ENGELHARD.
ATTORN NEY AT 4 W,
Marlborough, N. c.
February I, 1889. l6-Iy.

BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Founded 1859. Chartered 1854,
LOCATED
CORNER or BALTIMORE AND CHARLES STS.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
the LARGEST Elegantly FURNISHED COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
EVERY YOUNG NAN should write Immediately for
Of those large and beautifully Ornamented Cireusrs
representing the exterior and interior view Of the
Baltimore Commercial COilege
Penmanshp &C.. which will be sent by return mail free Of
charge with Catalogue containing list Of Students terms
of tuition, opinions Of the Press new system of
Book Keeping, etc.
E. K LOSIER Principal-Lecturer the Science Of Ao-
counts. Business, Customs etc.
J. N. PHILLIPS Professor Of Bookkeeping and Com
Mercial Calculations.
H. Il. DAVIES, Associate Prof. of Book Keeping.
N. c. JOHNSON. Professor Of Penmanship
s. T. WILLIAMS, Esq, Mercantile Law
Rev. E. Y. REESE, ID. D., Commercial Ethics.
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John p Kennedy, Hon. Joshua vsusant,
Hon Thomas Swan, VIM II. Ke'ghler, Esq,
Jaccb Trust ESQ.,, VIM. Knabe, Esq.
The time usually required to COMPLETE the full sourse
from to IL weeks. -
DIPLOMA is awarded to all Graduates.
by mail free Of sharye. Address ,, ~,
February r 1883 1I-SxP4.
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Whole NuMBER 1857
District Convention.

We have just learned, after going to. press, that
Warren County, at the meeting held at Warrenton
on Tuesday last, recommended Franklinton as the
place, and Thursday next as the time, for holding
the Democratic Convention for this District.
Nash Franklin, and Warren have recommended
Franklnton; Johnston and Wake, Raleigh; Orange,
Hillsborough; and Granville has held no meeting,
so far as we are informed but we take it for granted
the Democracy of the latter county would prefer
Franklinton.
We therefore give notice that the Convention will
be held at FRANKLINTON, on THURSDAY the
2Sth inst. We trust there will be full attendance
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COUNTY SoLIcIroR.-On Monday last, W. L. Tate,
Esq, was elected County Solicitor for Bnncombe by
handsome vote. The confidence reposed in our
friend is we'll grounded, and he will be found alto
gether worthy of it-Nears
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1,5o0, 900 lbs. RAGS! RACs!!

KA7 ANTED BY THE FOREST MANUFACTURING
w COMPANY, one million five hundred thousand
pounds good Cotton and Linen Rags.
For particulars address
DR. W. s. MILLER, Sup't.
Forestvie, Wake County, N. G.
April %, 1859. as-6m.
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SrANnorE MALE AND FEMALE AcADEMY.-We
learn that Robert G. Lewis, Esq, Of Raleigh, will
deliver the annual address before the young gentle
men and ladies of Stanhope Academy, Nash, on the
Sd of June next.
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DANCING.

MR. FRENSLEY TAKES THIS MODE OF AN.
I'VE nouncng the citizens of Raleigh and vicinity,
that he will give of lessons in this very desirable
branch of ornamental educaon commencing Saturday,
April 23d 1865, the Town Hall commencing at o'clock,
p NJ During the course of lessons the Lancers aud tho
celebrated Caledonia Quadrilis will be taught.
Private classes taught if desired
April l9. 1859. 83-2t.
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THE EcLEcTEc.-Mr. Rood the agent for this in
valuable monthly, has returned to Raleigh, after a
very successful tour to Chapel Hill and Greensbor-
ough, and is now prepared to deliver to subscribers
the first number Of the new volume commencing
with Nay. The present is an excellent opportunity
for subscribing. Rcccllect the portrait of Hon. Ed
ward Everett will grace the June number.
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Wilmington and Weldon Road.

We are glad to hear of the constantly increasing
prosperity of this Road. The receipts and expendl-
lures for the six months ending March alst, 1859,
have been as follows:
Gross Receipts, S25G,e45 4s
Expenditures, 106,4s2 II
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For the same time last year:
Gross Receipts,
Expenditures,
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PETERsoN's CHEAP EDITION OF WAvrRLY NOVELS.
We have received Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott
being the third volume of T. B. Peterson & Broth.
ers' new and cheap weekly issue of the Waverly
Novels. The edition embraces the whole of the au
thor's novels-the most celebrated in the world
consisting of twenty-six volumes; and the whole
set will be forwarded by mall free Of postage, fol
s5. At this low price, all should possess the Wav
erly novels. Address T. B. Peterson & Brothers
Philadelphia, Pa.
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LATE FOREIGN NEws-We have the latest foreign
news by the steamer Arabia.
The adviccs are again threatening and warlike.-
Large bodies of Austrian troops arc the move tc
wards italy, and the movements and increase of the
French troops are on large scale.
Cotton had declined nineteenth of a penny.
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Gbe StanOaro>
,ALEIGH: SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1859.
HOLDEN & WILSON, STATE PRINTERS,
Federal WhigiSm Revivfng.

oRIzED PUBLISHERS OF TIE LAWS OF FFE UNITED STATE
Il LA---
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POSTPONEMENT,

VTNHE SALE OF THE LANDS HERETOFORE AD-
Il vertsed in the case of K F. Stockton the Heron
Mining Company. has been postponed to time which will
hereafter be published.
March *, ls5a 2S-M
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HIILSBORO' MILITARY ACADEMY.
VUyHE SECOND SESSION OF THIS ACADEMY WILL
l. begin on NAY !st,
Z. C. TEW
Superintendent.
April Il, 1853. 37-4t
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Nett Receipts,

vi VaS NCVeIItS,
Expenditures,
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NOW READy.-MoUNTAlN SCENERY.

April %, 1859.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-19
The Spiritual Rape Case.

At ten O'Clock yesterday morning this case re-
sumed before Justice Quackenbush, in the Jefferson
Market Police Court The defendant offered to introduce
letter from Mr. Foster showing that Mr. Morrill, offered
to settle the case il Hume would pay him seventy five
dollars and his counsels fee. The Court refused to admit
the letter unless Mr. Foster sworn and he was not
court, The letter is as follows
No. l wAiyR STREET, New YORK, Jan. l, 1862
To N. A. Hume, Esq. -
Your favor Of the 18th ult came In my Absences my
return submitted the substance of It's contents to Nor
rll, &C. His lawyer charges him $50. Morrill, will
take $76 and you pay the $780, making s12t in ALL This
is the best can get them to do you say whether
you will accede TO the proposition not. wish the
matter could be settled SO Morrill, will annoy me no more
Write Immediately the receipt Of this what you will
do. Morrill, also wants you to sign paper generating
his wife from adultery stating the facts in relation to
it, Now in conclusion let say that want you 10 put
end to this matter in shape either by settlement
or total refusal TO pay anything. Yours, FOSTER.
Mr.. Fox not present. so the counsel proceeded to
argue the at length before the Court.
The summing up being Finished the Judge reserved his
decision till ten O'Clock this morning.
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Ol,lfmnrv.

DIED, at Isle Brewers England the 23d of January,
Lady GEORGIAN, wife Of the Rev. DR.. Wolf (known
Tho converted jew The deceased returned from din
ner party inc preVl-
GUS evening, and retired TO rest in her usual state Of
she was seized with suocatng sensation in the chest
which continued increase in spite Of every effort which
her domestcs most diligently used TO relieve her. until her
death which about half hour aterward and
before her medical attendant could arrive This lady
was the daughter of Horace Wapoe Earl Of Oxford and
born at Woverton Norfolk the 10th OF February 1885,
she married the Rev. DR.. Wolff in 1923, by whom she
leaves son, Mr. Henry Drummond Wolf, who is now
the private secretary Of Sir II. Bulwer Iytton.