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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

bing its citizens. "Lincoln's PROPOSE
tons were that the south should lay
down their arms and dispense to their
hom 6, and he would appoint for the
Confederate States parshals, district
attorneys, and jud gss for the United
States courts; that, in executing the
iconfscation law, he would do it as 'eni
emily a. pos sible; that he would trea'
neither with the Confederate States
nor any state separate; that he would
Ii stem to nothing short Of. unconditiona
submission to the oonstitu tion and the
laws passed under it; that the slavery
question was disposed Of, and not now
to be discussed"
. Gov. Smith, of Virginia, calls meet
ing to respond to Lincoln's answer to
tho rebel commissioners. The Sen
tinel iudorses the call, and says: "Let
us put our heel on Lincoln's insolent
insult, and return defiance to his men,
aces"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
A PRopos 1TleN BY ALEX H. SrErHENs.
Special Dispatch to the Ch icago Times.
C1NC,NNATJ. Feb. "a


Special Dispatch to the Ch icago Times.
CINCINNATI: Feb. "a
Reliable information was received
here to-day that at the conference be-
tween Mr. Lincoln and the confederate
commissioners, at Fortress Monroe.
Mr.. Stephens proposed tho following
to the president: The eleven sece-
ded states to take a vote whether they
will come back or remain out of the
union; the vote to be taken on day to
he fixed by Mr.. Lincoln, and sommis'
sioners from the United States to be
appointed for the eleven states, to sec
that the vote was fairly taken, without
intimidation from the army or any other
qua rter. Ifthree-fourths of the votes
of eight tatcs, and majority Of the
three other states. did not vote to re.
main out Of the union, the confederates
would lay down their arms and return
to the union without conditions. Mr.
Lincoln declared the PROPOSE tion to be
inadmiss able.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

A somewhat rust ic heir Of one Of
the fortunates of the oil region, whose
income is several thousand day, con-
cluded to see the wonders of the east.
So, putting a few necsssaries into a
common travelling bag, he set off for
Philadelphia. Stopping at the Girard
and asking for good room, the landlord
said:
"You can have a room; but we shall
be obliged to demand pay in advance"
swell sir, think 1 cannot only pay for
my room," replied Petroleu m but buy
out your entire hotel. What's your
price2" So saying, he posted off else
whsre. n
After driving and luxurating to his
hearts content IN Philadelphia, and
making present ola fine span Of hor-
ses to a livery man who had treated
him we'll, he proceeded to New York.
One of his first calls there was on
Ball e. Black.
Have you any diamond rings7'
sYes,' said the clerk, and showed
him one of two hundred dollars value.
Pretty said Petroleum haven't you
any fner1'
iYes-here's one at FIVE hundred dol
lars.
That's bettsr-that shines; but 10
this the highest priced one you have2'
The clerk locked amazed and suspic-
ious, but brought another at two thou
sand dollars. -
'Oh!' said Petroleum that's brilliant
that 81, to better. like that. But
amt there anything more stylish yet?
The clerk dumfounded, displayed the
six thousand dollar diamond ring the
most valuable in the store, and his cos
tumor, exhibiting great wonder and
joy in surveyingit asked,
Now hain't you nothing higher, bet
ter7' VS. ya@
No. said the clerk; that's tho best
in the country never dreaming the
fellow cosld buy it. =
WELL said Petroleum, TIL take
that and forked oyst the nix thousand
dollars.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

The associates Of Colonel North in
arrest and imprisonment on charges OF
frauds in New York soldiers votes,
trumped up by the war department at
Washington on the eve Of the presiden-
tial election have also been acquitted
and set at liberty, aos particle of
proof appearing against them. Thus
the outrage npon these gentlemen, and
upon the state of New York, and up
on the whole country, is confess ed, and
a more shameful outrage was never per-
petrated by men in high places Of pow
er. 1t cannot be, if God is just, that
these men can escape punishment.
The outrage was perpetrated in the
knowledge and for the benefit Of Abra-
ham Lincoln. 1t was perpetra;ea by
the order of Edwin M. Stanton Ch;-
cage Times. r..... .H'.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
nav OREGON HOWARD COUNTY IOWA, FEBRUARY. II, 1885,

There is story going the rounds OF
the press, that at recent levee at the
White House, there came very near
being = row. among the black negroes
and white ditto who assembled there.
The Americans of African decent
wished to 90 in ahead Of the Africans
of American decent, whereupon the
latter objected. The account says:
"Many negroes had reached the poe
tico and some had passed the door,
when the demonstrations on the part OF
the whites, aroused tc deep indign alton
warn ed the special police that trouble
was brewing. They are letting the
negroes ln,' exclaimed a score Of voices,
male and female. Put 'em out was
roared by as many men, who looked
willing enough to perform the act
them selves! Go to the kitchen. Cd
d---n you yelled rough hewn sold
ier who forgot he wasen't in camp"
After some effort quiet was restored
and the black and white throog mis-
cegenatea in a perfectly brotherly
manner. How bea utifu) it is to see
brethre,, dwell toget her in unity!
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
Real Estate for
.,e.r Sale, oa..

THE subscriber will sell good dwelling
Il house and lot-also Black Smith
Shop IN New Oregon, lowa, upon tho most
favorable terms. Also the s. E. quarter OF
quarter section r,1. 81, township ,nstspa g.
The house and lot is on Main Street, and
is conveniently situated as to the business,
water, &c.. ths land is within one halt mile
of New Oregon. For information enquire
of Geo. w Pierce, New Oregon, Iewa, or the
subseribsr at FaJette, Iowa. n12tf
Feby. ), 1854. D.J. NJ. WALKER 2
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

There are very many persona who
think that the next draft will be IN ade
q secret one; that no drafted man will
know that he is . victim until he feels
the officers hand upon his shoulder:
and then no time nor opportunity will
be given drafted men to leave the coun'
try. A secret draft would be more in
keeping with the acts Of this admins
trat,on than public enc.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
An .ABoL,Tl0NlsT ON AB-
. .. 0tITl0NSTS. /,
"Me Whole Idea Of Freedmen a
. ,l,4a H;deous Joke." .'&

At q recent meeting of the anti-sla-
very society in Bos ton sharp DISCUSS
ion arose in relation to the condition of
the freedmen" the effect of Lincoln's
emancipation proclamation, &C., &c.
DR.. Knox, who had been down SOUTH
at Beaufort, among the islands within
Saxton's line, and who said he spoke
the literal truth from actual experience,
declared that the whole idea Of freed
men was hid eous joke; the presidents
emancipation procla nation a sham.-
The so.callei freedmen Of the south
were, to-day as bad of as they we're in
slavery. worse off than before the war.
for the northern men who hays gone
down there and undertaken she charge
Of the "poor negro," in the name Of phi
lanthrophy, were full as wicked, as op-
pressive, as tyrannical-yes, more
wicked and aysricious, than the orig
iual stakeholder. The day wages for a
negro on the Sea island cotton fields is
worth 81 a day, at the present prices
for cotton; but they who hold the plan
tations make the negro work for fifteen
cents day, and, if he dares to COM
plain, is treated with the foulest Ian
guage, abused in various cruel ways,
scourgsd. told As is not worthy of free :
dom if he complains 8, and threatened
with immediate enlistment ia the
army. In this way, they are forced to
submit ia the most CALLING seryitudc.."
DR.. Knox then turned his attention
to the freedmcn's society."'oHe charac-
terized it as "The d.forsaken Na-
tionai Freelman's Aid society! It is
humbug, a cheat; obtain funds under
false pretcnses to buy goods, which
they sell to the negroes and then pock-
ct the money. The society, united
with the new northern Shareholders,
were grinding the negro to the dust, in
the name of humanity, and growing rich
out of the sufferugs of the black man
and the miseries of the country. As
for Gen. Saxton, DR. Knox declared, in
the msot emphatic terms apd repeated
the declaration, that 'Gen. Aaxton,
who is coward and rascal stands at
the head Of the oppression, and Is, prac-
tical'y, the leader and the head Of the
shareholders ut Port Royal"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

Tnx saEAr OBJEcr OF PERsoxs
who have become debilisated, and fees
forewarnci Of disease common to tbs
climate, is remedy. Many think bill
l:ousness is the cause and 1t once com
mence rigid course Of cathartics, which
but feeds the disease and reduces the
patient, ss tho stomach is not in . fit
condition but needs strengthsning.--
To allwho feel this way We would iug~
gsst that they try . bottle of Red Jack
ct Stomach Bitters, which invigorats
the system, give tone to stomach, and
ealiven the mind. Thousands have
used 1t and there is but one voice, and
that Of their wonderful eurss. WA
by al druggists.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
NEW FIGURING MILL.

The people Of Howard County, Iowa, and
eoui hern Minnesota are hereby nOtife led thst
the rlourng Mil a! FREDERICKSBURG
Gate ',ranssrJ MINI i. now in .oper alton and
ready for Custom "o'k of all kinds '''''''
With ,k'llful miilen and by doing good
wc'k We hope to m,ris asd dressivs . share
otPsb!io patrosage. :,
Parties from : distance viii bs promptiy
attsnded 70. :
l0vSn0l FRED. WEHAANN.
~. a., 1854, 70 nvssss.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

MEsSRs PULLMAN & BOIL, Would
VA announce to the people Of New Oregon
and vicinity that they have opened stock
of Groceries & Varieties in Pullmas's build
ing one door south of the stand Of Pierce
& Mitchell, and will sell all kinds Of froee-
ries at very low rates. such rs Teas, Cofess,
Sugars, Tobaseos, Soaps, candies syrnps,
spices; and thousand such little articles 70
numerous TO mention besides great yarie-
ty of articles of every day use, not exclusive.
ly belnging to the grocery line.
They kindly invite oil the'r friends. pat
rous and well wishers to give than call var
ly and they promise to make 1t 70 their nu-
tual advantage. ->
N. PULLMAN. JAcoB BoNL
New Oregon. Iowa Feb. ,, 1859. vsni2.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

Gov. SroNE's PnocLAMArloN.- -
Adjutant Gen Baker "'by order Of Gov
Stone has issued proclamation under
date of Jan. 2Sd; the following two
paragraphs are the esse ntial portions:
CATER careful settlement with the
War Department, and adjustme nts
of credits due US under previous calls
together with recent sniistments, we
are gratifed in being able to announce
that all demands by the Government
upon this State for troops have been
filled and chat we are placed beyond
the liabilities Of a draft under the I'M
pending call for 100000 one years
men.
eve have alse effected dlstribu
ton of the men for which credits have
so far been given to the State, by
which each county will be credited with
their due proportion Of these men, anf
the several wards and townships vii
have approximate justice done them.,'
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

Governor Andrew, of Massachu
setts, referring to tho very great ex
cess of females Of the MARI iageable ags
over males in that State, Recommend
that means be found to ena BILE the for
mer to 70 to California, Oregon, Il
But it is long distance for the deli
cate creatures to 20 a-courting.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ni..ase. Of The Nervous, Seminal, Ur,"ery
- and Serual Systems--new and reliable
ASSOCIATION-Sent by nail in sealed let
ter envelopes, free of charge. Address, Dr..
j. sKlLLiN HOUGHT0N, Howard A..oci-
alton, No. South Ninth Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa. tn12vayl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

T. ir her edit r. down east, thus
describes his gardening experience:
"The bugs ate the vines, the chickens
ate the bugs, the neighbcrs' cats ate
tie chickens, snd what troubles US is to
fad something shat will eat the cats.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
DASS e. ELMENDORF,

FORWARDING, STORAGE and COMMISSION Mex
OHANTa
Public SQUARE, McGregor, Ioua.
Agents for McCormick.s Reaper. Dow &
Eowler and Canton Sweepstake Threshing
Machines, loss & Williams and Bralnalrd s
Sugar E,,apoSAtors, and Frosts Sugar Cane
Kent constantly cp hand Horse -Rakes
Cradles, Grind Stones Nows, &C., in any
quantity to suit purchasers !no44,s:1y'l
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

"Husb.al why isis that you sre out
80 late? 1have been III bed three hours"
Il va detained out on a committee.
wife, that's all. But vhatis that infer
nal casavausng under the w,naowF'
'Oh, that is only orr tora-cas. He is
also out on O committee
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
WHOLE NO: 274

EXTREME DEL1cAcY.-A young
lady entered the shop Of = fashionable
milliner, with whom her family were ac-
qaainsed, for the parposss: s:. Of making.
some triaing purchase. ''How is your
mother, miss1' politely inquired the la
sy. "She is not very wol!.", replied
.Affectionate.7 ''Ahi what is the mat
ter with hers', ';Sho fell down stairs
and hurt her curtscy bender" ''Hcr
what?' "Her curt BENDER, 'Cny
'sey-bender! what Is that" inquired
the puzzled milliner. "Why, her
knee" said the blushing damsel;
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

A BuLL.--At q young ladies' semi-
nary, . few days since, during an ex.
animation in history, one Of the most
promising rnpils was interrogated:--.
"Mary, did Martin Luther die natur-
aldeathl'' "No,"' was the prompt re-
ply: he was sxcommunicated BY bull!"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

A conscrip t Icing told that il was
sweet to die for his country, tried to AK
cuse hi mself on the ground that he
never did like sweet things.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

Soft soap, in SOME shape, please oil
and gener ally speaking, tho more lye
you put into it, the better.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

The CINCINNATI Times calls the
South 81 divided house." We fear
that the North is MT united one.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
REBEL eTATEMENT OF TIL E TERKa
OFF ERkD BIZ LINCOLN. .
H-- w. Ut q


The Richmond Enquirer of the 9Th
says: Submission, a5olition, and re :
construction were the only terms that
could be got out Of Lincoln and Seward
by the peace, commissioners; hence the
south has only to6ght.' 1t says:'This
result will have tho effect TO unite the
people more closely and strongly than
ever, IF defeated and destroyed, those
who survive will have nothing worse to
submit to than is now demanded by
the enemy"
The Sentinel says: 9'The south has
been insulted." Il regards the passage
Of the constitutional a,mendme Mt - IN
outrage the upturning Of the society
! end institutions Of the south, and rob.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

Oh that the sword may be beaten into
the ploughshare before it shall beat
the Divine image out Of humanity!
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
PREsJ DENTS
MEssAGE r.

The president sent into congress yes
terday message in reference to the
late conference in Hampton roads
He says, in substance, that he insisted
upon three thiogs-restoration of the
national authority throughout all the
states, abolition Of slavery, and no ces-
sation Of hostllitics short Of the dis
banding of all the rebel frees; that the
confederate commissioners, while not
saying that, in any event or on any con.
dition, they ever would consent to re-
union, equally omitted to declare that
they would rot 80 consent, and seemed
to desire postponement Of that ques-
tion, and the adoption Of some other
course hrst, which might or might not
lead to reunion. The message was &C
conpanied by dispatch from Secretar }
Seward to Minister Adams. giving Q
similar version Of the affair.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

A preacher of. the Methodist Church
was travelling in one Of the back settle
mvnts, and stopped at cabin. where
an old lady received him very kindly.
After setting provisions before him,
she began to question him. Stranger,
whar mought you be froms' Madam,
l reside in Clinton county, pennsylva
MA" "Wa], stranger, hop. no offence,
but what mou2ht you be doin'' way up
here!' Madam, I am searching for
lost sheep oftho tribe of, Israel, John,
John!' shouted the old lady, come rite
here CHS mint; here's a stranger all
the way from Clinton county, 'pensyl-
vanis,: hunten' stock, and III so. my
life that tangle-haired oh black ram
that's Tin in orr lgt sll last weeks one
one Of his'n"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
E.AGLE EXCHANGE HOTEL,
s, NJ, Cqfe Rraprtetsr

NEW OREGON. .1OWA.
Having purchased the above hotel ana
made such improvements as the wants fthe
nublic seem to demand. solicit . share OF
cnhlic patronage-StAges leave this house
daily for all points east aud west. n1v!]
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

DzLAwARE.>The Legislative Of Del
ware has rejected the constitu tional
amendment abolishing slavery.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

1t is said that the late commander Of
Fort Fisher intends to bring an action
against Rear Adnirnl Porter and Gen.
Terry fs assault and battery. :
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

A Chinese widow being found fan
ning the tomb of her deceased husband
'snd being asked the cause Of 50 singu-
lar mode Of showing her grief, &C.
counted for it by saying that he had
made her promise not to marry again
while tbs mortar on his tomb remained
damp; and as it dried but slowly, she
saw no harm in aiding the operation.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
Farm for Sale,
1kA Acres of valuable
AOO farming, lands with

timber, prairie, and an abu.dane Of good
wa.sr all within two mile: s Of New or:g9p on ;
s .ma r. best ss, e1Es; s. s. n.y. T.l .h.
ticulars enquire of Goodrich L Mead, New
Oregon lows, sr sfJ. T. stsnsnan. NcGrek-
or Iowa. IT'S n3stf
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
Cne sweet kiss
il the price of this.

As soon as an opportunity was preaen'
ted he beckoned the young lady to his
side, and pointing to the lines said:
"Your pay is ready whenever YOU
present your bill,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17

At festival, a pretty miss waited
upon an editor with q pie plate Of an.
sique manufacture, in the center OF
which was the following interesting
oouplet:
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
BROOKS HOTEL.'
C, E, Brooks, Proprietor sr

ossIAN WINNRSHEIK Co.. IOWA.
.eopst.ny prepared 70 furnish sasfaetory aceomoas
daton. TO ali shose favoring him with their patronage
,I, he spared TO make this house pleasant resort 10
M Iass or West good stabng attached a.
there is vest Of the Nsssdppi charges reasonable
November. 2tsh, 1851. lh't''"1
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1865-02-17
NEW OREGON PLAIN DEALEh

,,,,;shed every Friday At the p'aanosHi'
priating rooms, Main Street, Nov o''k
H,vsrd county, lsws
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-09
THEATRE-Our town has been visited !!

THEATRE.-Our town has been visited
by troupe Of theatrical performers, who
have been holding forth to the fun-iovins
people at Woodward's Hall, for number
of nights past. We were favored with a
ticket the first evening, but presume the
proprietor was too hard UP for ''phunds'
to extend he courtesy farther. The play
OF Fanchon the Cricket. on the evening
alluded TO, was very well done; Miss Nellie
Grover is a young actress of more tn; n
ordinary attractions, and played the part
of Fanchon, In manner that would do
credit to MeVickers Theatre, Chicago
When they visit Us again We hope they
will beab!e to supply the press with = sea-
s,a ticket
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-09
.STRI Ely 70 TITE

Notice i. hercb given that the undcrsIgne d
County Surveyor of Marshall County Indiana
will, at the request # l. Thompson, proceed ON
wednesday December o, 1865. to surv CIV and snbd:
vide sections five &'ix i. "a. N X. 3 f. in Mar
shall County. and also establish the corners O.
the lands belonging to said Thompson in said acc
ion said survey will be continued from CAV to day
necessary till completed
Nonresident owners Of land in said section
who TAIL 10 meet me at the time aforementioned
at the residence of L Thompson and dcrray q
provide Tor defraying their portion. of the ex
penses OF 'lid survey. will be returned to III,
county Auditor as delinquent. and such delin
quehcles placed on the tax duplicate for collec
ton according TO law.
Mo J. NJ. KLfNCER, Eurvero,.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-09
SHERIFF!S SAFE.
In Common Pleas Court, sIay Term 1865.
Rebccca Hand W Abrarn Hand

In Common Pleas Court, sIay Term 1865.
Rebccca Hand Abram Hand.
By virt"c Of on execution issued oat Of ths
Clerks Office of The Marshall Common Pleas
Court, and to me directed. will offer for sale as
public outcry at the Court house door. in the town
of Plymouth Marshall county Indiana. between
tho hours 81 10 O'Clock n. al. aid o'clock D. m.
on SATURDAY. ,he llih day Of November. 4. H..
1868 the following real estate, 20 Wit:
Ten (ih) acres Of land oil Q. the east side ofthe
north west fourth Of the south east fourth o sec.
ton thrty-three t33) township thirty three 1889
north ofrasce TIVE 20 cast in Mar, hall cnnniy and
State of Indiana. Ii tho rents and Profits for n
term ofnot exceeding seven ssa's are not soli for
cpoaEh TO satisfy said execution. viii at the
above specified time and place. olle- all the riehs
title and interest of tie defendant ~ and to the
above described propertV.
nj 3v ~. ~. LOGAN, Sheriff II g
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-09
COMMISSIONER SALE OF RE
II ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the unde rsignei. a
commissioner appointed by the M,rsh,ll Cour.
OF Common Pleas in action pen,iins therein.
wherein Timothy +. Devincy is plsint0 IS. Mar.
garet Thomlso Jane Deviney and others, are
defendants, for PARTITION OF real estate, will sell
at public auction at the Court House door in
plymouth. on Saturday the 9th day Of December
1865. The east half Of the north cas-, quarter OF
section nine ~ in TOWNSHIP thirty three {33
north of rang three (3) east. in Marshall Coun,y
Indiana The land is improved, of good qualify
and wei situated.
TERMS or SALE.-Onc third cash, and the resi-
due in two equal payments at and Is months
the purchaser giving notes at interest, without
relief from valuation laws secured by mor'gage
on the Iremiscr. Said sale will be made sub
! ject to the approval Of the court.
JOHN G.. OSBORNE
] nl0--3w Commissioners