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The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01
AN INCIDENT IN THE CARS.

On the Whole, pleasant traits and
incidents are not uncommon in the
cars, l think. This opinion l exs
pressed to my friend Somers, the
other day. In reply to my remark,
he related little adventure, which
as it is apropos, and moreover, in
wolves little love and sentiment, |
give it without apology, in his own
words. Ii appears that in the most
unlikely places love and sentiment
may be discovered.
II was escorting home the lovely
Charlotte D, to whom | was at
the time very much devoted; we got
in one of the crowded avenue cars.
Charlotte could scarcely find room
to spread her crineline and arrange
her Voluminous founces; | stood up
near her, there being no vacant seat.
"After few minutes, came in a
poor woman, who deposited basket
of clothes on the platform, and held
in her arms small child, while a
little girl hung to her dress. She
lAosA 81. s'sss speary, hut there was
no vacant :, sbc sure, Chariot
te might have condensed her houn-
ces, but shs g,id not. Beside her,
however, sat very lovely and ele-
giant young woman, who seemed
trying, by moving closer to others,
to make space enough for the sran-
ger, between herself and Miss D.
At last she succeeded, and with the
sweetest blush l ever saw, she inyi-
ted the poor burthened female to be
seated. Charlotte D drew her
drapery around her and blushed too,
but it was not a pretty blush at all
and she looked annoyed at the
proximity Of the new conner, who
was, however, clean and decently,
though thinly clad.
"The unknown lady drew the lit
tie girl upon her lap, and wrapped
her velvet mantle around the small
half-clad form, and put her muf
over the half-frozen little blue hands
$50 great was the crowd, that
alone seemed to observe. Th'
child shiyered--the keen wind from
the door blew upon her unprotected
neck. I saw the young lady quietl,
draw from under her shawl littl
crimson wovkA shawl, which sh'
softly put ON the shoulders of thu
little one, the mother looking oI
with confused wonder. After
short time, she rose to leave the car
and would have removed the shawl
but the unknown lady gently whisp
cred, NO; keep.it on; keep it fo
her. The wopal did not answer
the conductor hurried her out, bu
ner eyes swan in tears, which N
one saw but me. | noticed her al
Sne u6SCenueu 10 q Ddoeluouet duu
hastily marked the house.
"Soon after my unknown ais
rose to depart. l was in despair
for wanted to follow and discoye
her residence, but could not leave
Miss D..
elbow glad, then, was l to SCI
her bowling, as she passed out, to
mutual acqusintace who stood in tn
doorway. From him, ere man,
minutes, 1 had learned her nam
and address.
) "To shorten the story as much a
; possible, that lady is now my wife
In the small incident which introdu
ced her to me, she showed her rea
} character. A few days after ou
marriage, ! showed her the blesse
crimson shawl, which I had redeem
ed from its owner, and shall alway
| keep as memento. There ar
3 sometimes pleasant things to b
!, found even in unexpected places
a Certainly, | may have said to hay
picked out my wife in the cars"
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01
A SATISFACTORY ANSWER.

An attorney in the country re-
Gently received an account from a.
broad for collection, and in reply
he made the following statement cf
the financial condition of the section
of Minnesota in which he resides;
which was doubtless perfectly Salts
factory to the creditor:
Now 1 amperfectly astonished at
you for sending claim out here for
collection in these times. You
might as we'll cast your net into tho
"Lake of Fire and Birthstone" ex-
pecting to catch suntish, or into the
celebrated Stygian pool to catch
speckled trout, as to try to collect
money here. Mony! Ihave faint
recollection Of seeing it when was
small boy. 1 believe it was given
me by my uncle to buy candy with.
(The candy l do remember.) But
it has been so long since I have seen
any that 1 almost forgot whether
gold is made Of corn or mustard, or
silver of white onions or fish scales.
Why, sir, we live without money
You're behind the times. 1t is a
relic of barbarism-of ages past.
We live by eating, slr-we do.
Hoot, man, the millennium is coming,
the year of jubilee has come, and all
debts are paid here, Gas much they
will be- unless you take t'pr9j@csi'
The word money is not in our VOC
a-bu-lary. In the latest Webster
(revised for this meridian) it is mark
ed "o6solete; formerly coin repre-
senting value and use as a medium
Of commences" A few small pieces
can be seen in our Historical Socie-
ty's collection, where they are ex-
hibited as curiosities, along with the
skeleton of the "Mastodon," Noah q
old boots, and Adams apple.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01

DoDGINa THE REsPeNsIBILITY.-
"Sir!" said Fieryfacias, the lawyer,
to an unwilling witness, edo you
say upon your oath, that Blimpkins
is dishonest man."
81 didn't say he was ever accused
of being an honest man, did II"
said Pipkins.
"Does the Court understand you
to say, Mr.. P, that tho Plaintiffs
reputation is bad?" inquired the
Judge, merely putting the question
to keep his eyes open.
81 didn't say it was good, Ireck-
on"
"sirw said Fieryfacias, "sir r,
upon your oath, you say BlimpkinS
is a rogue, a william and a theft"
"You say SO, was Pipes reply.
"Haven't you said SOP"
"Why, you have said it," said
Pipkins, "what's the use of my re-
peating it."
"Sir-rl' thundered Fieryfacias,
the Demosthenean thunder of Thumb
town, "sir, | charge you, upon your
sworn oath, do you, or do you say
not, that Blimpkins stole things?"
"No, sir" was the cautious reply
of Pipkins, 81 never said Blimpkins
stole things; but DO Gay-ho's got
a devil of way of finding Things
that nobody lost?"
"Sir-r!" said Fisryfaclas, "you
can retire." and the court adjourn
cd.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01
G R A Y II A l r s .

Gray hairs! l marvel why they strike
Such terror and dismay,
No mark of wickedness or shame
Or foul disgrace are they.
AS silent as infant dreams
Steal Ger the cradle-down,
They weave their sparkling silver
threads
In with the black, or brown.
Gray bairsl-the waning beauty
shrlcks
Before her mirrors face,
And forth the 'umblest invader flies
Uprooted from its place,
Oh, lady, stay that lily hand,
If one such guest should fall,
They say dozen more will come
To attend the funeral.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01

Gray hsirs!-I saw the Queen Of
France
Arrayed in regal state,
Receive the elite of the land,
The titled and the great.
And while her dignity and grace
Where prais'd by every tongue,
The long, white ringlets o'er ner
brow
In fearless clusters hung.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01

SALT LoaIc.-A sailor being
brought before magistrate for beat
ing his wife, the Justice attempted
to reason with him and SO reach his
heart,-
"Why, Jack, this IS not like q
true hearted sailor, to beat his wifes
Besides, you ought TO know that she,
as the scriptures say, is the weaker
vescel."
"Thunderw cried Jack, "then she
ought not to carry so much sail"
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01
Gray hairs!-when sprinkled here
and there

Gray hairs!-when sprinkled here
and there
In beard and whiskers too,
Inspire respect and confidence
More than the youthful hue;
Of knowledge of mankind they tell,
Perchance of serious thought,
And loss at the expensive school
Of sage Experience taught.
Gray hairs!-I think them beautiful
Around the ancient face;
Like pure unsullied SHOWS that lend
The wintry landscapes grace;
When found in wisdom's way they
crown
With wealth's 5 exhaustless store,
A preclude to that home of joy
Where change is known no more
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1860-03-01

ss1-"Pa, they tell US about tie
angry ocean; what makes the ocean
augry?" "Oh, it has been crossed
so often."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

BooTH kIDNAPPED.-While on his
return from the State Convention, S.
NJ. Booth was arrested by two I. S.
Marshals and hurried off to the Custom
House in Milwaukee, where he is kept
in close confinement, under the assum-
ed authority of the United States and
against the constitutional protest OF
our own Supreme Court. The FEEDER
al Court has decided to subdue the
free State of Wisconsin and compel
its citizens to submit to the centralized
despotism at Washington. Are we
slares to succomb to the dictum of q
corrupted tribunal, which has ass ulnc0
authority not delegated by the several
States which formed this miS-calcd
free Confederacy Are We sl0ates
to shrink at the sight of federal bayo-
nets now guarding the confinement OF
a free citizen and subjecting all cores
pondence the prisoner (?) may desire
with legal counsel to their surveillance:
Are we to stand like men by our rights,
or submit like Slores2 Now is the
time for Freemen to strike for tn cir
Liberty! Now is the time to demand
our Just rights Now is the time to
take decided stand for State Sover-
eighty, Humanity and the Right!
a writ of hobeus corpus has been
applied for, to release Booth from the
custody of the U. S. Marshal, but de-
cision had not been rendered at our
latest advices. Justice Paine refused
to act in the matter, having been
Booths counsel in the case. The peo-
pie elected him to the position to de,
fend their rights against the encroach,
ments Of federal power, and his refus.
al to do SO at this critical time lessons
our estimate Of him to very consid.
cradle extent, unless he knew that the
writ would be granted without his as
sistancc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

CORRESPONDENCE.- our outside
will be found letters from the two can
didates for Circuit Judge. Mr.. Alban
submits these constitutional questions,
and informs his competitor that he will
maintain them before the voters, and
invites Mr.. Cate to discuss them with
him if he takes issue on any or all of
them. The latter replies that he mp
holds the decision OF our Supreme
Court on the question Of State Rights,
but is very carefel to disguise his pri-
vate opinion as to the correctness of
such decision, and whether he woud
not like to have it reviewed and over
ruled by the same Court. Whether
Alban has got his competitor con the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
He REsPoNDs.- Judge Alban has

He REsPoNDs.- Judge Alban has
very promptly replied to the resolutions
passed by the Waushara County Con
yention, which we publish to-day. Ii
will be seen that he is still endeayorine
to establish himself as an unmitigated
and uncompromising Shanghai, full
hedged and in good condition. His
pointed projections on his neither pro,
portions are strong, sharpened and
symmetrical. His activity and great
muscular power gives his friends the
assurance that he will come out unpeck-
ed and victorious in the coming fight.
Should he fail, it will be all owing to
the indifference of the Shanghai brood
in general, and be the signal of disease
and destruction in the whole Species
Let us give encouragement to this no.
BILE specimen of Shanghaism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

A CARD.-Mr. w. Holt, of Wan
paca, publishes card, in which he
alludes to his appointment on the Conn
mittee on Resolutions, at the Plain
field Convention, when he was not a
delegate. The chairman of the con-
vention and the chairman OF the COM
mittee supposed of course that SO con-
sistent and able q champion as Mr..
Holt is, was there as a delegate. The
appointment was made prior to the re-
port Of the committee on credentials,
for which reason many did not know
that he was an "outsider." We agree
with our friend that lis appointment
was unprecedented and un-Parlia-
mentary," but no injustice or impolite-
ness was designed. It was merely a
"blunder," which is not as serious as
some we might have, or perhaps have,
committed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

answer to the resolutions hereirf named
before the voters of tho Circuit, to the
choice OF the candidates, l therefore
respectfully request the publishers of
papers In this Circuit to : i've this letter
all insertion.
Very respectfully,
JAMES s. ALLAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

Ia The pastor of the Avenue
Church, in Detroit, on Sunday last, adj
duced some interesting statistics. He
said there were thirty-five churches in
that city, counting all denominations,
with capacity to hold, perhaps, 49,
600 people. Assuming the population
of Detroit to be $4,000, and allowing
one third to be old people, invalids and
children, there would be left $4,000
bodied persons, or $4,000 more
than the churches would accommodate
were they filed to their utmost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
IS Judge Cate a State Rights Man

The Wautoma 4rgus of Feb. oath,
promised to reply to our article under
the above caption, ard in the next is
sue fulfilled its promise. The object
OF delay in treating on so important a
question appears plain to us-to wit i:
consultation and advice. The follow
ing extracts taken from the Argus and
the Pi,sery, and bearing the same date,
and both received here by the same
mail, conclusively prove to us such is
the real cause for delay.
Each heads his article as above
The Argus commences, "Under this
head the Wood County Reporter. .
The Pinery says, ssUnder the above
caption the Wood County Reporter. 81
Both quote from us III relation to our
promise to make the charge that Judge
Gate is an antiState Rights man, $50
plain that no room should be left for
cavil," &c. The Argus says, "Judge
Smith proceeds-not to cite c9jud;co-
tons, but to state his private opinions"
The Pnery refers to the opinion of
Judge Smith as "brief," to be used
i'll cause as ':paia lavyer." The
Aryus says, "there is not a particle of
evidence in all that the Reporter has
published tending to establish the po-
sition it takes, that Judge Cate is not
a State Rights man. and then
''throws its sweetness Oh the desert
air." by devoting four and half col,
umns to prove that the opinion of Judge
Smith is worthless and untenable.-
The Pi''ery says, eve feel convinced
that unless he makes better argument
Ill the Supreme Court than that opin.
ion indicates, he will lose his case."-
Both editors quote from II Howard's
n. Y. Reports, page 24s; Is How.
ards u, S. Reports, p. 1913; Is Peters,
DC. Each concludes his article with
the request that We publish their re,
joinders, Of Judge Smith will reply
to their arguments, we will grant THEN
request, sure; at any rate, We will sac
rlticc the space if We are not pressed
with more important mat ter.)
Now, the question with us is, is ono
man the author of both these editorial.
in the Argus and Ptne1y? Ifso, who
is that author?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

~ The Legislature at Annapolis
reelected Hon. James A. Pearce, as
Z. S. Senator from Maryland, for six
wears from the 4th of March, 1861.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
~ Adviccs from Hayti have bee,

y AdVlccs 1FolD HaytI have been
received to the 18th February. ~
The execution of John Brown was
the exciting theme. His memory had
been honored by imposing ceremonies
at Port Au Prince, Cape Haytien, JAG
mel and Cages, and the Journals of the
Island, especially LIE Progress, publish
ed stirring appeals to the people to
subscribe literally for the benefit Of
Mrs. Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
Letter from James S. Albsn

7he Republican Candidate for Circuit
ynaJe, az reply to Resolutions Of tie
'f"us7a,'a Repu5Acau County Con-
uentIo'a, asking him to define his po-
sitton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
Republican State Convention.

This body assembled on the 29th,
and called Gen. Amasa Cobb to the
chair. 4 resolution was passed de-
claring VIM. H. Seward the choice of
Wisconsin for President, and the dele
gates to the National Convention were
requested to present his name to that
body. The following delegates and
electors we're then unanimously agreed
upon:
FOR DELEGATES At LARGE.
Carl Schurz, Of Jefferson.
Hans Crocker, Of Milwaukee,
Thomas B. Stoddard, of La Crosse.
John 2. McGregor, of Columbia.
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
First District C. G. Sholes, Keno
sha Fl. l.. Ryan, W alworth.
Second Distyict-Nfoses S. Gibson,
of St Croix; J. r. Bennett, of Rock.
Third District-Elisha Morrow, Of
Brown, L. Z. Frisby, of Washington.
ALTERNATEs.
1T La2ge-Ebenezer Brigham, of
Dane 4. Enos, Of Waukesha; f. 0.
Brainard, Of jackson; Uri Balcolm, of
Oconto.
First District--H Matteson, Of
Racine; E. W. Carpenter, of Milwau
kee.
Second Districts. Marston Of Eau
Claire J. T. Mills, Of Grant
ZNrd DiShict-A. w. Paine, Of
Fond du Lac; August Pott, of She
boygan.
ELECTORS.
At Largo-W. D. McIndoe, of Mar
athon; Bradford Rixford, of Winneba-
go.
District E7ectors--W. W. Vaughn,
of Racine; J. Allen Barber, Of Grant ;
H. Lindeman, of Jefferson.
A motion to nominate q candidate
for Chief Justice prevailed by vote
Of 1877 to 83. The following hallotings
were had
A Scott Sloan, ofDodge, 60 votes.
J. H. knowlton, Of Rock, 81 votes.
j. \. Sleeper, of Rock. % votes
Albert Smith, of Milwaukee, %
votes.
A. d. Smith, of Milwaukee, % votes.
And twenty or thirty scattering
Two other ballots were had, the last
resulting as follows:
Judge Sloan, 159 votes.
Judge Albert Smith, 35 votes.
J. H. KnoWlton, 20 votes.
Whereupon Judge Sloan was de-
clared unanimously nominated.
This is a denomination elninentlv fit
TO be made" Judge Sloan is widely
known as learned and able lawyer,
rs pure and noble man, and as an
impartial and eminent jurist. AS
Judge of the 4th Circuit, be establish
lished reputation for judicial acumen
and answering rectitnde, seldom
achieved. We can think of no man
who is more likely to unite the whole
Republican vote, and his triumphant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10
Correspondence.

hANKAKEE, ILL.,, !
Feb. %, 1860. {
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

FOR DELEGATES At LARGE.
Carl Schurz, Of Jefferson.
Hans Crocker, Of Milwaukee.
Thomas B. Stoddard, of La Crosse.
John p. McGregor, of Columbia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-10

1a'tor Reporter While pairing off
the binnt end ofmy pencil to resume
my lettings by the way side" 1 re-
call to mind that couplet of Byron so
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24

M are now receiving and opening large and Use
W Iected stock Of STAPIE AND FANCY
G. O . D 5

Negro extra size Mud Boots, and fine Fur and Wool
Hats, Cloth Caps and large stock Of Variety Goods,
Threads Of all kinds, and Yankee Notions, &c, &c
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Extra Fine Teas.

OF all the favorite brands-Ne Plus Ultra Gun Pow
" der, Silver Leaf, Young Hyson, Howque Mixture:
Imperial and Black. For sale by
apr2l-tf RAINS, BROWN co.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Aotteries.
Extra Glass 2, Draws Oct. 3, 1860.

By this scheme purchasers select their Own
Numbers, and pay any amount Tor ticket they may
desire.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24

Tin Roofing.
II AvISG every facility In the way Of wor<men and
material 70 de hFst-rats work with despatch,
VIII contract for Tanning roofs either the city
country, st low rates, and and in every
sstsfsction- Cutters, Piping Valley Gaping &c, done
u ths bast manner J. ". WILSON,
fsoS-a oppisite Sewanee House
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Chancery Sale OF Piney Fur.
mace Lands.

IL Pursuance TO q decree OF the Chancery Court at
lCharotte, rendered at the September Term, 1850,
Will Monday The 3D. day Of December NEXT expose to
public sale the highest bidder, the Court House
door in Charlotte, that valuable property in Dixon
county, Tenn known as the PINET FURNACE, to-
geIher with ali the zchinsry and fixtures thereto
longing
Al The time viii sell about 1000 Of Land
attached 10 said Furnace, portion OF which Is good
Ftrainq Land, and lies adjacent 70 the \ W Rail-
road, row in course OF construction Said Lands viii
be divided into parcels, and will be IN lots or as
whole may be deemed advisable
TERNs:-The above described property will be sold
without the right Of resumption, credit Of O. II
Is "a 80 and 50 months with interest from date Bond
and good security viii be required and lien retained
on the land until the purchase money is paid.
a Plat Of the above described Lands will be shown
the day et sale. HCCOLIIER, C s ".
oct20-tds
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Baggage Checked Through to
all Eastern Cities.

s5- Passengers should bear in mind that the ssCIN
.ClNNATI' is the OLD and FAF0RiTg ROUTE Con
nectioss are made promptly the Roads are thorough,
BAIA-ASrED, and kll modern Improvements adopted
insuring SPEED, COMFORT and SAFETY.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24

wen many others not mentioned in the above list,
all Of which will be sold cheap order TO close con-
signments speedily possible Those wishing
goods in our line would well call and examine
ttOck before purchasing elsewhere
oets-u MA PARRISH s. CO
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Notice to Shippers.

rzTsS.zsSs xsszl7seSe E-SzAS--1- q
s7s7z T ~ 49, -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Chancery Sale of Valuable Iron
Property.

IN pursuance of q decree of the Chan
Icery Court at Charlotte ,rendered the September
Term 1850, will on Monday the 1oth day Of December
next, expose TO public sale 70 the highest bidder on
the premises valuable Seam Forge, together with all
the fixtures thereto belonging, situated Dickson
county, Tenn, and known the HENRY CLAY
FORGE At the same time will sell about $500 acres
of Land attached TO the Forge portion which lies
on Cumberland River Said Lands will be divided and
sold in tracts of convenient size.
TERMs--The above described property will be sold
without the right of redemption: credit Of g. II
Is and "a months with interest from date Bond and
good security will be required and lien retained on
the land until the purchase money paid
A Plat of the above described Lands will be shown
on the day of sale nc COLLIER, c NJ
20-td
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Tuesday November 81. 1850.
3 60, ooOES OALANs
sorreo Numero GAG 0rdinario.
Capital Prize 100, 900 Dollars.

APPROPRIATENESS 70 The 500 600, OF 5000 each a
of 900 TO so 600 Of 400 TO so 900 900 900
of 400 TO $40 000-
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-11-24
Express TO Clarksville.

THE Southern Express Company respectfully au-
Il nounce that they are now running MESSENGERS
through 70 GAINESVILLE, via Z 4 & and N c x L Raj
cars, and prepared 70 forward to that place in
tervening points with promptness and dispatch ali
goods usually sent BY express. They VIII also forward
&c all places on stage routes connecting with the above
Railroads. Bills, notes, drafts, etc, collected and
prompt return made.
Re- Office No. 10 Public Square.
febl7-u A X. HOLT, Superintendent.