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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03
Sonkhern News.

Lou1sv1LLE. Dec. 1.-The Southern pa
pers to the 18th contain scattered aee0untH
of the Fl. Piekens AFFAIR. The lombard
ment commenced on the 2lst and eOntinu-
cd with occasional intermissiOas night aud
day till the evening Of the 24th when Col.
Brown ceased firing. The rebels did not
respond until after Fl. Pickens opened IRE.
The FIRE Of the Fort and outside Santa RO-
81 Island batIeriesl MAS directed against
Fl BaFEancas aud other EahRl bNttgTiRSf
the rebel steamer Time and helms ana
| NaFysya ard, gi,ile The federal yessels en-
lraEedsF n II [ise8 IheFe6el1 admit -''llllun
killed and wounded "a coaFidesio BE aall'
&c to II r. 1tflIe. Inclndilr the ca 'o|t ID OF
SIC powder tnagaEihe - ] l@l-ti - -i1+.- -
Il0n Of the NnfysyeTd ~ " lr1t1Rio1 aad >
febeI train haaiin z pro ri1idlt 70 rnc Troel
army. The rebels seemedssto act 1lrictly
on the defensive.
Stories about disabling the Colorado and
Niagara appear unf0unded- The Time and
Nelms were somewhat damaged and got
out reach of Browns fire. Brown received
no achievements. East Tennessee bridge
burners are to be cOurtmaFtiale1. ExStata
Senator Pickens is among the prisoners.
East Tennessee legislators called upOu by
the Legislature for az explanation of al
legged connection with the bridge burning,
they deny all knowledge and assert that
the perpetrators are the representatives of
small faction only.
The Memphis merchants reccom-
rmended the banks to cut bills in two frac-
tional parts for change. No tiding from
BrOWnloW.
The Charleston Courier dePreeates raiss
ing the black flag, and says 1t is urged
principally by thoss who keep n safe dis
lance from the war.
A New Orleans dispatch says Governor
Moore and Gems. Lowell and Ruggies re-
viewed 1000 troops, Including I,40O Tree
coIored.
The Bowling Green Courier recommends
the seizing of hostages for Kentucky rebels
now held as Federal prisoners.
The Richmond Examiner publishes a
correspondence between Lieut. Maury and
Grand Duke Constantine, Grand Admiral
OF the Russian Navy. Constantine invites
MAury TO enter the Russian service. Maui
~ replies, he cannot accept until Southern
Independence is established
Tue Confederate gun boat Tusearors,
coming from New Orleans, accidentally
burned totally.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03
1oYAl sryflp nvrs N ylRaINlA.-

From two Trustworthy sources intelli'
gsnce has been received OF the Increasing
strength Of the loyal sentiment In Freder-
lex, Jefferson and Berkeley counties In
Virginia. On Tuesday lady arrived as
Hancock, from MartlnsbuFg. with her chill
drea, Har husband, a luyeiiat had fed to
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03
Poo1sY11LE, Nov. %, lsel.

To MAJOR GESERAL McCLELLGs:
Yesterday one deserter came in from the
Mississippi Twenty.first regiment At the
risk of his life. Two others of3the same
regiment aud company implored an officer
bearing Gag of truce TO bringothem over
with him. OF course he could not make
such use pf-a white flag. 1t is repre-
scented that nearly dozen in that compa-
ny wish to leave. The reasons given are,
food. The total force ia the vicinity OF
Leesburg ct for duty is represented to be
about 1890. There are from 600 to 500
sick. There are two companies of Irish-
men Ia the Twenty first Mississippi regi-
ment. represented to be greatly dissatisfied.
/ Informers say. there are no troops between
Manassas Junction and Goose Greek, or
Gun Spring road.
OPP. sroSR, Brigadier General.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03

BALTIMORE, Dec. the Old Point boat
has arrived, but brtpSs NO news from the
South. There was<nO flag Of truce 70
or from Norfolk yesterday The steamers
Boston aad Delaware have sailed with
large supplies of -four and provisions for
Port Royal.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03

WAsHlNGToN, Dec. 2.-The Presidents
message wiz not be sent In TIL noon 10
morrow (TuesdAy-l
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03

The Confederate gun boat Tusearora,
coming from New Orleans, accidentally
burned totally.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Iy0 CITY SERGEANT.-KDrToRS OF
SRS4S4S- fHE ISTELLIoEXcER: Please announce our
worthy fellow-citizen, JOHN BISHOP, as the Union
candidate FIR the ONCE Of City Sergeant at the en-
suing Charter Election By 80 doing you viii oblIge
tho ever true (dee3el u Q.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03
REMOVAL.

JOSEPH GRAVES
TAS removed his stock Of School Books, Wall
III Paper and Variety Goods to Monroe street, tWU
dOora above Geo. K. wheat's Variety Store. dee3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

DIR. Russell, the correspondent OF the Lon
don Times, concludes a letter written after
his visit to the plantation of Gov. Roman, az
follows
l left the hospitable house Of Gov. Roman, full
Of regard for his personal character, and Of wishes
for his happiness and prosperity, but assuredly in
no degree satisfied that, oven with bis care and
XII dness, the domestic institution " can be rem
dered tolerable or defensible, ifit be once conceded
that the negro is a human being with a soul-or
with the feelings Of a man. On these points there
are ingenious hypothesis and subtle arguments
tions in print down South which do much TO
comfort the consciences of the snthroPO-proPrie-
tors.
The negro skull won't hold as many ounces Of
shot as the white mans. Can there be a more
potent proof that the white man has a right to sell
and TO owa a creature who carries a smaller charge
Of snipe dust in mis- head He il plantigrade and
curved as to the tibeia, COgent demonstration that
he was made expressly 10 work for the arch-tOOted
straight-tibiaed Caucasian. lie has a rste nuc0-
sum and a colored pigment. Surely, he cannot
have a soul of the same color az that Of an italian
or a Spaniard, far less Of a faxen-haired Saxon
See these peculiarities in the frontal sinus-iu
sinciput or ~occiput, Can you doubt that the be-
ing with a head Of that nature was made only 70
till, hoe, and dig for another race Besides, the
Bible says he is a son of Ham, and prophecy must
~ CdlIltu Out III a AAOS sNhEP0J ouboA -
maize fields Of the Southern Confederation It's
fat blasPhemy to set yourself against it.
Our Savior sanctions slavery because he does not
say a word against it, and it's very likely tbseS St
Paul was a slaveowner. Had cotton and sugar
been known, he might have been a planter
Besides, the negro is civilized by being carried
away from Africa and set to work, instead Of
idling in native inutility.
hat is there Of Outstanding the african
races except by the agency Of the apostles from
New Orleans, Mobile or Charleston, who sing the
sweet songs Of Zion With such vehemenoe, and
ella NOR so fervently of baptism IN the waters of
'Jawdam ,"
If these high physical, metaphysical, moral and
religious ressonings do not satisfy you, and you
venture to be uncOnvinced and say so, then | ad-
wise you not 10 come within reach Of a mass meet
ing Of our citizens, who may be able to find a ROPE
and q tree in the neighborhood.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

CAMP LYON, D
WASHINGTON, Aug. !. 1851. (
-V,,sTs. Editors
We are comfortably located after
long and fading trip, Z miles above the CAPITOL.
on the banks Of the Potomsc. At this poiut there
is a fine bridge across the river, which it is our
business in part to defend. This is done. however,
mainly by an Artillery Company Of the I'd NY.
kegt, who have two pieces at the end of the
bridge, besides two 6s Founders mounted on the
brow Of the bluff above the river, in the camp of
the Maine 9th.
The rebels have become very bold since the dis
asters Of the 2lst ult, sweeping down to the very
banks Of the river. Several have been captured
by our pickets. Scouting parties, made up Of
Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery, are constantly
securing the region on the other side. One of our
parties was told, while : miles from camp, on the
other side, that they we're within ? miles of 10, 900
rebels do not fully believe this; but there are
doubtless, large numbers of them, and nothing but
the ~bristling cannon on this side prevents them
from planting their pieces over against US, and
pouring shot and she'll upon Us.
1t is said we are considerably exposed to an at
tack from a force crossing the river above, and
coming down on this side. This is the only FEAST
Die method Of attack, and they would not attempt
it without a large fierce. Should they wish TO
secure Washington, nothing would aid them more
than to secure this point.
We are just getting comfortably settled in our
tents, and should feel quite 10th to be routed BY
the enemy, or red tape from Head Quarters. P.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

The FLY.-We regret to state that the a.
Is making fearful ravages among the Oat
and Wheat fields OF this county. Tbronrh
Lansingburgb, Pittstown, Hoosick 50
Schaghticoke, whole fields have been ran
dered nearly yalueless. A Pittstown farm
Yesterday brought us a specimen of his oats
At the head of nearly every herr oa
knot of these little red flies. Thew ertrac,
aee mlIk rom the green berry, killing it
enSc'udlly' Inc oat crop is suffering the
most; oGt the wheat has by no means es.
,e orpea 4 10 save what they can, many farm,
product into fodder. ~
Inc season was very backward, else many
would have ripened and been out Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

3. The diverse elements of Modern Civilization.
CORNELIUS AUGUSTUS CHAFsy, Williston.
4. The Novel, as illustrated by American
Authors.
GEo. NATHANIEL CARPENTER, Mortified.
s. The question Of Modern Politics.
LUcIUs BIGELCw, Burlington.
MUSIC.
g.. Scientific Culture not Skeptlosl.
WILLIAM BROWN LIND, Burlington.
I. A free people and their government.
PHILANDER DEMNG, Burke, n. Y.
s. Personal virtue, the determinant of conduct.
PHILo FRENCH LEAvENs, Berkshire.
8. Self Realization.
CHARLEs Work, Huntington.
MUSIC.
CANDIDATES FOR TIE MASTERS DEGREE,
10. The struggle between Physical and Mental
Power.
ALLEN PAGE BISsELL, Clarenccville, G. E,
IL. The Evils and Lessons of War.
Henry AVsUsIUs PEARSON Tommy,
Beaverly, Mass
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

Gen. NYE, in a speech at San Francisco
the otter day said
III history of the world furnishes no par
ailel to the lOng-cOntinued peace Of our
country But it is nothing new in tn
history of men that when they are the best
of they grow Disconnected and act the worst
way imaginable. Angels did it they Sc
coded. When they reached that point that
theyhad rather rule in hell than serve in
heaven, they tried the experiment, and of
course they failed and these men. with
purposes no better, will share the same fate
They will be thrown over the battlements of
Republican Institutions and find their homes
with the old inventor Of secession.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

The Degree Of \. 5. was conferred on
the graduating class, who received their
parchments with dLe solemnity. The Degree
Of \, NJ, IN course, was conferred on
Messrs. Geo. Ii. Bigelow, \. P. Blssell,
VIM. 5. Hazen, j. r. Hickok, Chas. A.
Hoyt, b. q. Moore, c. W. Morse, II. S.
Pitkin, Henry A. P. Torrey, John P. TT
rey and II. n. Hewitt.
The Honorary DEGREE Of \. NJ. was en-
ferrei on Asa Morgan Butler, Franklin, Vt,
and jeremiah French, Burlington.
The Honorary DEGREE of ND, on John
D. Queevey, New York Isaac Smith, Mass.
The degree of D. D., on Rev. joseph
Scott, Durham, c. E.
The degree of L L. D., on Hon. Luke P.
Poland, St. Johnsbury Hon. John n.
PomerOy, Burlington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

the way before the appearance of the insect
They attack only the green berry. Tho
amount of damage already done is immense
and 1t is feared there is scarcely a field Of
Oats or Wheat IN the county that has g.
capcd.-Troy Wing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
COUNTY TICKET.

FoR SENATORS,
1 n. WOODWARD, of Westford,
ELMER BEECHER, OF Hlnesburgh.
GEO. r. EDMUNDS, OF Burlington.
FoR ASSISTANT JUDGES,
L. N. WILLIAMS, of Essex,
E. III. WHEELER, of Charlotte.
For JUDGE OF PROBATE.
ROSWELL b. FAY, of Willlston.
FoE STATES ATTORNEY,
JEREMIAH FRENCH, of Burlington.
Fok SHERIFF,
". B. FLANAGAN, of Burlington.
FoR HIGH BALLET,
r. S. BLODGETT, Of Jericho.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

History OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
by REV. JOHN WHEELER, D. D., together
with the proceedings Of the Semi Centennial
Anniversary, including an Grafton by J.R.
SPAIDJNG, ESQ, a Poem by Rev. o. G.
WHEELER, Speeches, Letters, Biographical
Sketches, &c, &C. OF the above, d thick
pamphlet of $50 large pages, a few copies
remain, tor sale at the Bookstores and at
the Free Press Office. The book will be sent.
post paid, to any address, on receipt at this
Office of 80 cents in stamps 1t comprises a
mass Of information of interest to alumni
and friends Of the University, not to be found
elsewhere. and which will soon be out Of
print.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1862.

At the joint meeting of the Literary So
cieties on Tuesday, the following nomina
lions of Orator and Poet for next commence
ment, reported by a committee, were adop.
ted
Orotor.-J. W. May, Roxbury, Mass.
Subsitute.-R. D. Benedict. New York
City.
Poet.-Jas. Russell Lowell, Cambridge.
Mass.
"ubafute.-F. VI. Finch, Ithaca. n. Y
At the annual meeting of the Associate
Alumni, Wednesday evening, the following
appointments for the celebration of tho next
year were made
Oyqfor.-Hon. Asa OWEN AIDS of St.
Adams.
Sy5situte.- FRANKL1N II. CnURcurLL.
Of New York City.
Poct.-Hon. Jouy A. KAssoN. Washing
ton d. c.
Sa6shtute.-J. L GooDRIcH, ESQ. Bur.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

Col. Miles has published II card, IN which
be states that lie is g~roundlessly accused IN
Col. Richardson's report Of the Bull Run
Battle. The charge of drunkenness. he says,
as made on the authority Of Col. Stevens.
must have arisen from some gross mistake. as
he never saw Col Stevens, and never gave
him any order. lie says lie has called for ,
Court to investigate the whole transaction
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

The CONCERT Monday evening by Gil
mOre's Band was a ine one. The programme
was well chosen, and the exeCaiion nf the
pieces most admirable. Some of them how
ever were too noisy to be heard with much
pleasure in a concert room. The full brass
band is best heard in the open ayr, in cur
opinion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE TICKET.

STATE TICKET.
For Governor:
FREDERICK HOLBROOK, Of BrattleborO'
For Lieutenant Governor
LEVI UNDERWOOD, of Burlington.
For Treasurer
JOHN B. PAGE. of Rutland.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

inc boys are now all looking forward
with u good deal OF interest, to the time
When they shall see the green hills of Vor-
mont again. The time for which they came.
Is IKE their pants, nearly out, and thew
would ike to see home !or a few days. In
IouI weeks aiter we reach home, Col. Phelps
could enlist two-thirds of the old regiment
to come out with him, if he should aftemnt
it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
COMMENCEMENT \


No finer day for such an occasion was ever
seen. Clear, cool, free from dust, it was
exactly right. The procession formed II
nine o'clock in front of the College, under
the direction of Chief Marshal J.. B.
WHEELER, and Sheriff y. B. FLANAGAN, and
marched to the fine music of the band by
the customary route to the Church. The
Church was crowded as usual, but unusually
quiet. \ more attentive audience could not
have been asked for.
The following was the
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Forenoon.
MUSIC.
l PRAYER Br ZEE president.
MUSIC.
2 Constitutional Freedom.
GEORGE ALBERT French, Burlington.
3 Habit not n virtue.
JAMES BARTLETT HAENoND, Boston, Mass.
4 Use of Biography.
MALCOLM McKILLor, Inverness, C. E.
5 Versatility Of individual power, due to Demo.
cratic Institutions.
GEORGE CHAPMAN BATES, Mortified.
s Responsibilities Of Educated men to the State
GEORGE THOMAS SUTTON, Shelburne.
Z The Statesmcn of the Revolution.
WILLIAM THOMAS CARPENTER, Akron. Ohio.
6 The Genius of Invention.
john PUsHEE DENFpIrr, Montpelier.
9 Faith in human Progre--.
DUEL SMITH BIGELow,* Burlington.
10 Practical wisdom the end of education.
BYRON PHILANDER ROBBINS, Oedensburgh, N. Y
IL The decline of tie drama.
ALBERT SEwALL KENNY, Burlington.
IL Fidelity to convictions of right.
LESTER HAIL ELLIor, Jericho.
MUSIC.
JOIN WRIGHT NORTON, Morctown.
Il Tho Historical Importance of cur own times.
HANNIBAL WHITNEY WooD, Dunham, C. E.
Is The beautiful in nature, as determined by the
mind.
SILAs NEWTON WALKER, Essex, N. Y
Is The elements of persona plower.
HENRY BALLARD. Tinmouth.
Z Conservatism; the condition of Progress.
JoHN HEMAS CONVERSE. Burlington.
Music.
= Excused b. request. /;
afternoon.
MUSIC.
!. The need in American Civilization Of Liberal
Culture. I
HENRY EDWARD BUrLEP, Essex.
?. Rational self-con troll, the condition of success. d
GEORGE ALPHEus MARSHALL, st. Johnsbury, y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
The Muse.

The music, always a prominent future Of
the OCCASION, was by GilmOre's Band, of
Boston, and was uncommonly fine. Ia respect
to taste in selection, quality and quantity, it
was all that could be desired and if we could
judge peculiarly acceptable to the audiences.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
nEGREES CONFERRED.
BESEDICTION

VI nv HlNONc hhiNh w HN0N't
noticeable ones were those Of Mr.. GEO. a.
FRENCH, good in matter and finished IN de-
livery of Mr.. HAMMOND, original and vigor-
Gus, the spirited and interesting effort of Mr..
BALLARD the exce1Ient piece of Mr.. Con-
VERSE; that of Mr.. LUCIUs BIGELow, inter
estlng in matter, but falling short gifts full
effect from indistInct enunciation the clear
and able production of Mr.. LEAyENs, and
the fine thoughtful and earnest essay OF MIR.
WORK, which had the place of especial
honor.
Speaking of places Q fhonor, we may be allowed
! to approve very heartily the abandonment OF
the ancient arrangement of the schedule, by
which the poorer pieces were wont to be
placed in the first part Of the programme
when the audience, fresh and attentive, are
in the best mood to appreciate the best
pieces, and are, in many cases, in fact,
deriving their impression of the whole ex-
ercise. Last year aud this, some Of the best
pieces were placed among the first, with a
good effect, which will, we presume, ensure
the continuance of such m arrangement in
future.
The average Of the pieces aud OF the
speaking was uRcommonly high. We heard
no poor piece.
The Young gentlemen who were decorated
with the badge of membership Of the Phi
Beta Kappa, conferred for superior scholar
shin. were Messrs. Sutton. Marshall, Butler,
! Deminc. Hammond. Leayens. and Work.
The masters oratlons wore both credit
| able.-tbat of Mr.. ToRREY being especially
good and deI,vcred with admirable ease and
sci
The interval batween the exercises wa,
| devoted 70
'"E 'oNioNAII'' DAN'L"
This was served at the American, as
usual.
1t deserves favorable mention in respect
to the excellence of the material feast, the
| abundant supply Of walters, aud the general
| GOOD arrangement and appearance Of the
tables. An unusual feature, however, was
the serving Of the customary table d b5te. at
the same time at one end Of the room "a
violation by the proprietor, Of the universal
etiquette which allows to the Corporation
and their guests on such an occasion the ex-
elusive use of the dining halI,-an arrange
ment not particularly Objectionable, as it
happened, in this case. but which should not,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

TERN, or SUBSCRIPTION: By Mail 81 90 per
., n for 3 months. By Carrier 50 w per
way. Al rs for 5 months, in advance. single
.or,.. . oun.s-for sale at the Office.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09

TIN DAILY FREE Press, published every alter
noon II I've O'clock, contains In full the telesrapnio
saw, Of the New York and Boston evening pap
orr. and gives Its readers regularly twelve hours
,,s, .svs than they can otherwise obtain we
have Arrangements for regular oOrre'pOnoeno'
s,,m N. Vermont and other Regiments In the
Army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-09
CFrom the St. Johnsbury C~aledOnean.)

Since the retreat from Manassas there have
been reports il the State papers unfavorablc to
the conduct Of Col. Whiting, Of the ID Vt. Regi-
ment. Most Of the letters that have found their
way into the papers of this State charge him
either with cOwardice or ineficlercy. We are
slow to believe that such charges are true; yet
they NAV be. We await further developments.
From the most reliable we have, we are inclined
to believe that there is a conspiracy to compel
his resignation or removal, to make room for am
bilious under officers. The fact that the feeling
against Col. Whiting was freely expressed as soon
as he received his appointment, and before he
was seen OF known by the regiment, and that 1T
did not begin with the battle at Manassas, or his
conduct there, will tend TO strengthen this i'm
preston in rejecting minds. If the Montpelier
Patriot and kindred sheets had not been loud
mouthed in condemnation of him from the day Of
his appointment to the present time, we should
have more faith in the reports now. But, as We
said before, they may be true.
The charge Of cowardlce is one OF the
most damaging possible to the reputation
Of an officer, and should not be made with
out the ~clearest evidence of its truth. Such
charges are sometimes made on quite insult
fcient grounds - from inaccurate impress
siOns received in the confusion, hurry and
turmoil Of the battlefield; and it is best to
have the evidence, whatever it may be, COM
pared and s%crutinized in an authoritative
way, before a judgment is made up. The
conduct Of a great many men who were in
the battle Of Bull Run-and who doubtless
fought bravely, too-if tested only by what
they did at a later hour in the day, might
lay them open to the charge of cowardiee.
All the circumstances must be taken to-
gether to justify a conclusion. We know
that very unfavorable opinions have been
expressed by many of the men who were in
the action referred to, about the conduct Of
Col. Whiting but to some extent they
are rebutted by the statements of others.
Let US wait. No doubt, in due time, the
matter will be made clear, by a proper in
~vestigation. As to son of the rumrrs
adverted to by the Detroit Adrertiser, we
have no knowledge of them, and think they
are at at least greatly exaggerated.