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WILL DEIssuED EARLY IN rHE AUTUMN,
AN ELEMENTARY ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS.
Br GEORGE FRrpKRIcK HOLMES, L. l.. D.,

Professor OF History and General Literature in The
University OF Virginia
This Grammar will b. founded upon spect
studv ~ the English language, prosecuted FOR
several wears with the view 10 the production ri
xt-buok suited 10 the requirements o The age The
country. and the language. II Will retain a. TAR
as practicable the familiar modes If teaching the
subject and will avoid unnecessary Innovations.
II will avail itself freely Of whatcve is most "a ua
HE in pre- vious tr"ascs, general and special from
the ti1,rnInars oil Ben Johnson and John Nsiii.
Marsh But il will incorporate the conclusions d.
rived from the copou, materials collected by OH
3nj critical Grammar Of The English language,
which will be completed and published hereafter.
The utmost sence will Ice employed 10 insure
simplicity. psrsricuity, consistency, and accuracy,
both in arrang ement and in expression.
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BY Harrison, Goddin 4 Apperson,
BANKERS. Brokers. and Real Estate Agents.

BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOMELY
ID FINISHED. COTTAGE RESIDENCE, At THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ARCH AND P0URIH
STREETS, CANDLES HILL, FOR SALE At AUG
TION AT the request OF Colonel w: l.. James
who having accepted an appointment IN fhiIa-
aelphIa eyrects TO remove thither in few weeks,
We shall sell At auction, the premises, On
THURSDAY, 10th July, al balf-past 20 CLOCK y
NJ his very valuable and attractive CoTlA't
RESIDENCE, located ID above.
on the frst or ground floor II has Wide passa2e'
large dining room. bath and store room. wafer
closets iarg. kitchen, furnished with hydrant
and cistern water. and two closets;
On the second floor there Is handsome vesii-
buln II: large parlor. beautifully ana tasteiully
fnishaI sitting room, library room handsome
chamber, stationary book case, large bay WINDOW
and iron y.randah. On tn. third noor there are
IN rec excellent chambers and one servants room,
and in the tower one room which can be used Tor y
he'd room or store room. The dwelling ma. re-
esn,iy hee thoroughly repaired, painted, and pa
pered and no expcrss spared tn render the ar
"a no aDents complete Ii Is well supplied WIN
cJosats. and ulverts drain the premises.
The beautiful chandeliers, handsome ma,tihs,
and floor oil-cloth will b. included In me SAFE q!
the dwelling. Persons disposed TO purchase ,his
beautiful and attractive residence are lhsited ~
examine IL every day between the hours oil . ana
} lock- rs In that way alone can correct idea
be formed oi its many cunveniences.
Terms: Half cash, balance At one ana Two years
Tor bords bearing interest secured by trust deea
Possession given in ten days. ,o~
HSRRisoN, GODDlN 4 APPHRsoN,
;y,i auctioneers.
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method Of Pss.alesd, with ART Lsscons N Ws'''en
Af hIsMt ri g ~ w ,shfS
I'M whieh The fandsme nisi operations on Abstract
au benOminae Numbers. and thsr n.stpI,ad
sons thoroughly espsisnsa ID az business. Of
* eheaI lie; ior Tie use y chsols
HIGH school ARlTnMETl15F1r the ssm use
Of Schools and ,ns ss, viii be more
fully developed, AMI illustratsa ~ axaIspIss.
le, ma nanssr g. sPpiis.saGSs tr n II T"s
, books o. ssom Theory Of Number Prcr.
lions, Logarithms. aud the use OF Log A'''"'"'
These ari,hmetics will constitute PROGRESSIVE I've
series commencing with ob 5s msn,ai Arhneiic
rendering the pnpil familiar win the nP.i o. ,
on Numbers, and preparing hum grnaSiiy the
sxampi.s y. of the two higher works. The seris-
has been prepared with great care, atter compati
SOU OF the standard English, French 'erhSh anu
American works.
II. SERIES or HIGHER TEXT Boohs ~
MATHEMATICS.
1. ALGEBRA.-For the use OF schools and col.
legcs.-Containingt the latest improvements. 10
hsrourb discussion OF the subjects usually treated
IN textbooks OH hi, subject VIII oe ahds Sar
from the modern higher algebra, LOT the use :"
u. q LIsGESpRES GEOMETRY-To the complete
translation II the latest edition OF the standard
work ~ Legendre will be appended many exrr.
cises In geometrical analysis, with hints Tor III"
solution Of the same. Also, notes on the applca'
ton Of the methods Of limits 10 the demonstration
thcorems I'm elementary geometry,
2. ANALYTIC GEOMETRY: PART FlRsT -
Plane coordinate geometry. The point, sIalSnt
line, comic sections, some Of the higher plane
curves, algebraic and transcendental. Also, the
method Of abridged notation.
PART sECOND.-Ths point and straight line IN
space. the plano, surfaces Of tho second ord"r'
cones, cylinders, and surfaces OF revolution. CO.
noids. helicods, curves oil double curvature, ana
-tiral theory or projections.
Both parts will tain exercises selected from
tn, best English and Continental COLLECTIONS
To the above series IL is intended to add soon ~
practicable. a work on the diferential and integral
"a iculus consisting Of translation OF NJ. Surln
.Cours i Aualyse de rEcole Polytechnilue, with
notes and exercises; and subsequently, Il work on
;rig0nometry, and two small textbooks OF algebra
ana geometry for beginners.
The author has been engaged Tor consderao!s
period In the preparation OF these text books, ana
ha hopes experience Of more than hfeen years
as instructor in mathematics will enable him I"
prepare good and acceptable series, and thereby
promote the cause of sound education. Address
BIDGOOD i RILEY.
Agents for Southern University Series,
iv16-ts Box as Richmond, Va.
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OUTLINES OF LATIN GRAMMAR.
By BASIL L. 6ILDEksLEErE, PH. D.,

Professor Of Ancient Languages IN the University
OF Virginia.
primary grammar ought TO content Itself with
the orderly exhibition OF the actual phenomenon
Of a Language In form and In syntax. To this end,
scientific method Is necessary but the )nsuhcanon
Of the method is bewldering to the pupil, unsatls'
less to the competent teacher. The elementary
grammar is not the place for the discussion OF
questions pertaining to the and phliosa.
ficidly excluded from the work In hand. The
lille manual is to Do Committed to memory, and
The Author win use all diligence to present only
that which will moi need 10 DO unlsarned ct . more
advanc ed stage Of study. -. go .#'
A PROG RESSlEX- LATIN REAnER, with exer
cises. VIII follow the Ontltnsa OF Latin Grammar.
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I;y Harrison, Guddin i Appcrson,
Bankers. Brokers. and Real Estate Agents

E1OUR VALUABLE LOTS AT Til l.
Z SOUTHEAST CORNER Of GRACE ANp
TWENTIETH STkEETS, AND VERY VALUABLE
Lot AT THE N0kTHWEST CORNER Of CLAY
AND ELEVENTH STREETS. FOR SALE At AUG
TloT.-Will be sold 81 auction, on the premises,
on MONDAY, the z1d July leo. ai . . clock, T: NJ,
that aluable Lot located ~ abore. fronting about
one hundred and three feet on the east side al
Twentieth street, running back one hundred and
thirty feet, which will be divided into four lots 90
smaller size And on the following day, say TIL Es-
DAY, tue 2ith July. ats O'CLOCK, r. NJ on me pre-.
misses that most beautiful and attractive LOT on
the northwest corner of Clay and Eleventh streets,
fronting about sixty eight feet, running back on
tho west line Of Eleventh street one hundred and
dfty-six feet To wide alley. This lot partly en-
closed with handsome iron rail Ing, and IS SCI out
in shade and ornamental trees, shrubs &c, ana Is
tho most beautiful now on The market.
TERA. One third cash balance al four ana
eight months, for negotiable no.es, interest added
secured by trust deed. ,,cor
HARRISON, GoDDIN & APPERsoN,
Aucti0nearh.
p. s.-The large brick TOBACCO FACTORY ot
William H. Grant, - the northeast corner 81
Franklin and Nineteenth streets, with an nail
acr, lot attached, can be bought at private sale.
10 tds II. g. 4 A. Is
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The Philadelphia Conven ton.

From the proceedings Of the conference
of the committees held In the Capitol in
this city yesterday it will be seen that the
decision was unanimous in favor Of send
ing delegates. See proceedings.
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REALLY ~ SEPTEMBER
GRAM MAR IN FRENC II .

BYN sCHELB DE WE'RE.
Professor OF Modern Languages in the University
OF Virginia.
This work will be divided into rwo parts
The FIRST PART will contain the Elementary
Rules ON Pronunciation, Accidence, and Syntax
in a concise form illustrated by number of plain,
practcal sentences, such are wanted In the COIN
mon intercourse OF life.
The SECOND PART IL intended for advanced
scholars, and special attention will be paid to Syn
tax and Etvmology Every rule of Grammar OF
Svntax will be fully explained and accompanied
by ample EXERCISES, increasing gradually in din ,
Guilty. list OF the principal iaioms ana coloqnlal
phrases will be added.
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A FRENCH READER,
FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
BYy. sCHILB DE WE'RE,

BYN. sCHILR DE WE'RE,
Professor OF Modern Languages in the University
OF Virginia.
Containing q brief essay on French literature,
followed By Il selection VI extracts from the best
French writer's They are arranged according 10
the subjects or which they treat, in history,
descriptions. oratory, thoughts and maxiIns let.
ters characters, tales, and dramatic compositions
in prose- with extracts from every branch Of
poetry Brief notices of the authors are given,
and the whole will form q fair outline Of French
literature from the earliest times ~ our day.
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All important facts and transactions connected
with The country and its inhabitants, with the h-
neral and with the State Governments, from the
commenc cement Of Colonial Settlements within the
limits of the United States down to the current
time, will be COMMUNICATED under their appr'prt-
ate dates. as indicated by ihe BEST authorities. 80
to furnish the undsputcd elcinent, oi American
history.
No discussion NJ measures, OF tha.character and
conseu uenccs uf events, or of tn. conduct OF pub
lie men, will appear, Is the design l. simply 10
chronicle with accuracy those phenomena which
have marked the development Of thy. population,
power, activity, and resources OF the United Slat9s
The estimation al lines If public policy, Of the
motives and influence Of public men, Of the con-
duet Of political parties, W! III be left unbiased to
the private Judgment Of each student. and to the
ultimate and authoritative determination OF his
tory the clonts of present ca'ousies, pas
siuiis, and acrimou.s tve been dissirated by the
purifying influence OF Time.
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nOJyND TRIP TICKETS TO THE
IL, spRlNGS AT REDUCED PRICES BY THE
VlRGINiA CENTRAL RAILROAD AND TRoT-
aoad So1 one week, win be sold ct thres-four
he regular fare. White Sulphur, t2i; Reck
Alum. Sis. % Bath Alum, eisIo; Warn, III
Hos. SlsIs; Hsslins. sSn R9skh nbSd Hkssh''
Nv Its tenoI1t tt0ktb Axont'
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A FRENCH READER, FOR BEGINNERS.

BIZ II. scHELg DE WE'RE,
Professor Of Modern Languages in the University
Of Virginia.
II will contain Poems Of acknowledged excel
lence, and Prose pieces Of narrative character,
presenting each complete story, carefully ar
ranged according to their respective difficulties.
Those for beginners being ACCOMPANIED by expla-
natory notes. An index il added, containing the
dates Of the birth and death Of the several authors
with a notice OF their principal works.
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Immediately amer the sale 81 his residence, on
Gambl.'s Hiil, known as ''Pratts Cotiage,, ny
NY EVENING NEXT, the 18th instant, the un.
dersigned will sell at the same place his pair oil
fine CARRIAGE HORSES,
one light CARRIAGE, with twosea's,
One OPEN BUGGY, with two seats,
One light BAROTCHE,
Twosets Of DOUBLE HARNESS Zone very light
and handsome and nearly new)
Two sens OF SINGLE HARNESS In good condi-
ton.
The vehicle. are all In good order the Carriage
and Baroucbe being almost as good as new.
jy lids WILLIAM l.. IahLs.
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H.
was taken up in the Hastings Court on Saturday
Mr. James Lyons appeared Is counsel for the de-
PENDANT, and motion made by him toquash the
indictment was orerruled.
The evidence for the prosecution wa materially
the same as that In the case Of j Marshall Hanna,
already published; but the evidence for the de-
fence appea red 20 prove conclusively that Hanna
was deliberately the asgressor. At the close al
the examination for the defence, Mr. Lyons called
Mr.. William Ira Smith to the stand.
The witness was duly sworn, and wa. then asked
II he knew anything in relation to paragraph
published in tho Richmond Wig concerning
Chester colored correspondent OF Northern pa
per. the authorship or sanction Of which had been
attributed to Mr. Smith, and to which ailusion was
made in the card published W q. u o5aeh' "hieh
Tod TO the shooting sfray.
Mr. Smith, in r. ply, stated that he knew nothing
Of the paragraph in question except that he held
nan. from Mr. W. A. r. Sve, who was foreman Of
the Vhig at the tine, certifying that J. Marshall
Hanna WAS the author Of the paragraph In cues.
ton.
Mr.. Gye was then sent for, and when Only sworn
ba aepo,ed that he WIS foreman Of the Wing atthe
lima referred to, received and gave GU, all cory,
aud that J. VI. Hanna was tho author OF the para
graph concerning the negro Chester
The iury then retired, and sftor an absence OF
few minutes returned SeIuIeI VI aSqutIaa IA
Of r. y. Ogden.
We append copy Of the paragraph In aiiusion
to Chester contained in Mr. ogden's card, and also
a copy Of the original paragraph upon which II was
founded. $3.50 "who wrote In the columns OF
the Whio while Mr.. emith was In New York
complimentary notice OF ons Chester, negro cor.
raspondent Of the Philadelphia Press, whom be
pronounced gentleman, and TO whom he extended
editorial eoartssiss" s-Frons the card pto.
itsh.d by r. D. Ogden IN the Richmond Enquirer
Of Aurch 2, 1885.
:. 4 Colored Correspondent" MIR. Chester, .
gentleman OF color, dark as any Ethiopian In the
land, 10 In Richmond acting as the correspondent
of the Philadelphia Pfess We have me. mr..
Chester; he liz very intelligent man, modest, as
.pmas nothing neither in conversation nor In man.
ners but talks and acts like gentleman. He Is
stopping ut the Ballard Hotel. "-ffoai the Rich.
no,,d Ihfg Of ADriI IL, lsG5. jyJ7-lt
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Bye. c. Hanes i Co., Anctioneer~.
eventh street, between Broad and Marshal

BY T.. 4. Hanos u w., AHCI'h'Nt~,
Seventh street, between Broad and Marshal
WE WILL SELL AT OUR STORE
w on TUESDAY, July Eth. 1853, commencing
al ~ y clock,
MATTRESSES.
CHAIRS, TABLES,
BUREAUS, wARDROBLS,
SOFAS, DESKS.
SEWING MACHINES.
PIANO.
CROCKERY and GLASSWARE
ALSO.
GtLICOFS and LAWNS.
LINEN PANTS and COATS,
CASHMERE PANTS,
CASHMERE VESTS,
BOOTS. SHOES. and HATS,
SHEETS, PlLLOWCAsEN, 81
&. T.. NAMES X Co.
Will be added to tho above sale one OAK
CHAMBER SET, consisting OF
WARDROBE,
MARBLE-TOP CABINET,
MARgLE-TuP WANiisFANp,
NARBLE.T0P COMMrUB and BFn>TEAp
iyl7 &. &. NAMES y Co
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SHIPPING.

TOR BALTIMORE, SAVANNAH,
II AND BOSTON -POWHATANN-1s 81
STEAMBOAT COMPANY. - SEMI gt2-s -
WEEKLY LINE.-Leayes Richmond szzI2
every WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY leave. BALD
more every EDNESDAY and SATURDAY
The steamer STATE OF VIRGINIA, captain
CHARLES TRAvEgs, will leave here At ocioes,
A N WEDNESDAY the 18th instant.
Freight received MONDAY and up to 6o.eloeS
=. NJ, TUESDAY.
This steamer has splendid saloons, stats.Fool.,
and passenger accommodations.
Passage, meals incinded, -.
For freight or passage, apply TO ,,r
DAyID& WILLIAM CURRlE,
once At Charles 7. WORKMAN Coz
" l5-2t Fifteenth street.
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WI .olicI, cons gnments for thi, ale ,,o
iyi-tds A. Y. STOKES 4 60.

By Pilkinton. PuIliam Il Co., Auctioneers.
TOR SALE AT AUTTION.-N the
II request ot c. c. McRae. ESQ, we will sell ut
public auction on WEDNE>D DAY, July 18th, ri
ualf-past s o'clock, p. NJ.
SIXTY FEET OF LoT No. ~, on u. west llNs
of Harrison street, between Perry and McpononSn
streets in thu plan of the town 81 Manchester.
THIRTY FEET OF Lot No. II, nnart the above.
Also, LOTS No. l22 and .ri. being one acre l"r
Ina sanarrl. fronting uu Perry street, below the
r., tience Of william G. Tayior, ESI.
Terms: On day al sale.
PILKINTON, PCLLIAM 4 co.
IT, p LA AHct.u urrr-
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WANTED, by an able and willing
w Irish lady, who can cook wash iron, or i"
any other house work, n SITUATION in the city
or State She can also milk. Situation In the city
preferred. Good references can be given. For in.
formation apply a. this olice. ly lis
WANTED. situations for COOKS,
w WASHERS and IROSERS, HOUSE GIRLS,
FARM HANDS, ENGINEERS, RAlLROAD HANDS,
&c &c All persons In want Of such Will he sup
piled Immediately by leaving their orders with ths
undersigned, on Seventh street, between Main aud
franklin, two docrS from Main.
iy l5-ts X. Is. WHITFIELD Il Co.
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,NEW BOOKS

!. sew BOOKS. Is.
RiDaoo1s RffnY noJ,,,,.,s,
,si Mar srRSSr. RsfHxosp, Va.
IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EDUCA.
TIOylL BOOKS -
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NEW PERFUME FOR THE HAND
IN EERCHIEF oPOP0SAx Z, from
Mexieo. This new perfume, rare and eSquisite
article, far surprising in is rich and delicious S
odor anything that hssyet been ouered 20 tne pup.
ichtful extract for the handkerchief, and is conf
IDENTIFY recommended ~ the me ptus afTa' OF
The charms Of beauty are exquisite and en-
trsncinr when sweet opoyonax sheds her frs.
granss FOUND thsn IL. ssls IaKpo r,,,.,s,
Iyif-st corner Twenty ffs and lsia iirssts.t
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ITCH CONSTABLE'S SALE.-Will
III he sold to the highest bidder, for cash, oR
WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, Al 10 o'clock, a.
NJ, at the shop OF Messrs. Rock Abbott, on
Twentieth street between Main aud FRANKLIN, the
following properly TO wit: Thirteen SPRING
WAGONS. seventeen HEAVY STREET WAC
ONS TO satisfy an attachment In my hands In favor
of Rock * Abbott rs. brown y stabler. This sale
Is made by order Of the Court OF Hastings for the
~ A. X. CRuMP, II. C. G. X.
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BY Grubbs & WiiliamsrAuctioneers'
Eor,hwes, corner Of Main and Eleventh streets


XXrESTwOOD, CONTAINING FOUR
w HUNDRED AND THIRTY iEi&iiT hs W
4yARIEE hcREs Or sEsf 3iNs fSrR NILES
WEST OF THE CITY. FOR SALE AT AUCTION -,
ON WEDNESDAY. July Is, commencing al IL
o'clock, NJ we will sell at auction NJ r III
owned bv the heir, 81 the late Loftin \. Elicit.
II lie. about four miles west 81 the city, and al
joins the lands owned by Wa,hInSi9Iin oT Rrs
There are FoIK MTXpEE4s ANR TT, Ih LIT =.
EIGHT AED QUARTER ACREES S which %n' and nj
other buildings, with eighty seven acres, due
proportion being IN woods, fronting on the Deep
run turnpike and running back to another T1ad
I'non this tract there is large ORCHARD, einbrs-
cling great variety of choice fruit, ssi.cted WIN
care and ii might be made very desirs9lg i ~,
or country-s.at. The remainder II divided into
eight tracts ranging In size from thirty-iour 10
forty Ave acres. all having good fronts on so1hs
sadnS t inr1 and sordns the option to the
purchaser Of using either OF those popular mo
ioughiares to the city, whilst the Grove ROAD,
when extended, will pass through ac"nsiderabie
In the opinion Of the best judges. these eight
lots embrace the finest body Of tiinbered and wood
land now within reasonable distance oi b tng ess
not been At Ali pillaged. It is supposed that the
lumber which can be obtained from the land will
pay more than It's cost There are beantiipi b9iid
we'll for cultivation it is very valuable for cottage
sites and small farms. The neighborhood is one
Of the most desirable In the vicinity OF chmond:
TERMS: One. third cash, balance At six and
twelve months FOR negotiable notes interest added
secured by trust deed or an arrangement may
be made for much Longer fseait WI PaIMsss de-
''f gs IT, '"00'' Aasiioassiis.
An omnibu. will leave our Office at 10 O'Clock.
A. NJ, for the accommodation OF those Wishing to
III GRIIBBs & WILLIAMS, Auctioneen.
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MOST DESIRABLE BTl ~ NJ
Nl LOTS FOR SALE AZ AUCTION vii n'
Sold on TUESDAY. l1h July, ls5G. ur"n tho ir,.
misses Al 3 . clock. L. N, two desirable BUILD,
ING LOTS each fronting twenty '.t' nine
inches on Federal street, extending back ore AHa.
drrd and siXly-siX ltct
il i6-a CLOPTOy < MILLER. AQc:luu..,
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nr- ACARD TOTUE PUBLIC.

I do not desire. IS hav: already proved 10 carry
my personal affairs before the pno!r, but an accn'
.aton made against nj. months ago OF oeiaS ID"
author, or at least tn. approrer, 81 paragraph
which appeared in the Richmond Wing ~ April,
1885, in relation 10 the negro correspondent ch"'-
ter wa, found ia the Hastings Court this day,
mon sworn tastimOnviin the triat 81 tho case %
the Commonwealth rs X. D. Ogden, to be utterly
and entirely false J. however append copy OF
the certificate now hold:
RICHMOND. February 5, l'!g.
DO hereby certify that the article published in
the Richmond Wig last sprin- in regard to the
negro CORRESPONDENT Of the Philadelphia Press.
Mr. Chester, was written by Mr.. J. Marshall
Hanna one OF the local editors Of the Uhic at that
time. was at that time the foreman of the why,
and received and distributed ali the copy.
Gsignedl w. A. K. NvE.
General charge has also been made against me,
that was member OF the " Ftrrtt organization
in this city: and wish 10 state, distinctly aud
eo,Lu,icnIiy that ! NEVER attended meeting o.
the Ferres. nsrsr had any sympathy or conmec'io"
with them and that have always, since the fact
or its existence came to my knowledge, coma mined
and censured the purposes and plans which that
organization is said tohave proposed knew no
thing Of the existence of such society until It's
announcement in the Examiner IN January last ,
and challenge any man, either in this city or oln
of II. To prove that have had dir'rtsy or ta1I-
r,cfly any connection or sympahy with the Fer
rets' society, srsr attended any OF their meet
ings.
specific charge was also made that was pre-
sent al meeting OF the " Ferrols held in this ciiy
on the night Of the 18th # April, 1855 pronounce
this accusation 10 be entirety ,cHhout Foundation,
and the accompanying documents will prove neon
testibly that not and could not have been, IN
Richmond at the time the meeting was held.
also append below the proceedings of the Hust-
ngs Court Saturday last, in the case OF the Com
monweaith rs. Il. d. Ogden, which was reported
in the Dispatch of yesterday.
WILLIAM IRA SMITH.
CERTIFICATE.
RICHMOND, February :, 1868.
do hereby certify that was a passenger Oh
board of the steamer Dictator, Captain bearing.
on the day and night of the l5th IF Aprl, lss5, and
that William Ira Smith was also a passenger on
board and the steamer was passing up the Chesa.
peakc Bay when night SET in.
john Z. BALLARD.
CERTIFICATE.
METRopoLIrAS HOTEL, WAsAISGroS, d. CO.
February 7, 1888
Dear Sir,-The names Of William Ira Smith and
John p Ballard appear on the register ofthis hou.e
on April 10Th, 1895.
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES II. SHELLEY, Clerk.
To 7. D. Sake, Esq, Richmond. jy ls-d2tScit