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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

In our issue of last week, as illustrative of the
benefit Of advertising, we mentioned the fact
that between fifty and sixty tons Of Baugh s
Raw Bone Phosphate had been sold by one agent
an this county, within two weeks after it was
first advertised in the Spectator. The Tmdt-
Gator protests against awarding to the Specta-
tor all the credit for these sales, and calls at
tention to the fact that this phosphate was also
advertised in that paper We were not aware
of it till our attention was thus called TO it. and
certainly we have no disposition to deprive that
paper of such modicum Of credit as it may de-
serve. We would not pluck even a pinfeather
from the plumage of our contemporary IF
that fertilizer possessed the virtue Of increasing
the productiyeness of newspapers, we would
buy quantity of it and present it to our con-
fpmnorarv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
Select -Fe!Nale School.

I OCA HAVEN FEMALE INSTITUTE.
El-Ihis institute will commence its first ses-
sion in Mr.. Grafus' building on MONDAY, the
Sd day Of September next, with Miss KATE ED
son, as Principal. All the branches pertaining
also, French and Latin. The room which is
large and airy will be furnished with Uhlinger's
Patent Grammar Desks and Seats. \ limited
number of young ladies. only will be admitted
and persons desiring scholarship in this school
will do well to make early application, as nearly
all the seats have been taken.
Enquire of Rev. Joseph Nesbitt VIM Parsons,
ID; Carskaddon, or l.. A. Mackey.-Lock Have,,
Chronicle aug 2S-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

THE cholera is raging in London with q
ferceness Of which We have little conception in
this country. The number Of deaths in that
city from all causes for the week ending August
18th, 1866 2,797. OF that number ,407 died
from cholera alone nor is there any apparent
diminution in the number Of victims OF this
disease Medical counsel and skill in london
seem contradictory, uncertain and helpless in
the dread presence of this great scourge OF our
race. The ravages Of the disease are, ofcourse,
confined to those who. neglecting all the laws
of health, breathe foul air and drink impure
water.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Persons are requested to prevent their chill
dron from staying about the Depot. One child
was near being killed yesterday morning The
Depot agent has done his best to keep them
away, but without avail. Parents should look
to this matter, as they value the lives of their
children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

We published last week the proceedings of
the Railroad meeting held in the Court House
on last court day. The vote upon the question
whether the citizens Of this county will vote a
subscription Of $500, 900 for the construction of
the Valley Railroad viii take place on The fourth
Thursday in October. Ia the meeting held on
court-day the Chairman of the meeting was au-
thorizad to appoint committees in each magis,
terial district to canvass for subscriptions and
report to central committee appointed from the
town Of Stanton. The following are the Cen
trail and Magsterial District Committees ap-
pointed by the Chairman
Central Committee General John Echols
Bolivar Christian, Col. n. G. Hartman, Richard
Mauzy, and Coz. George Baylor
Committees for IHuqjste75aL Districts. No l.
G. Q. Francisco, }9ul. II. Peyton, and j. Wayt
Bell.
No. David Fults, VIM. A Bell, and Jno
B. Evans.
GreenoiI7e. Towberman, William T.
Smith, ana j. d. McGulfin
MiddJebrook Z. A. McChesney, David
Kunkle, and B. I. Haiman
ChWcduiUe DR.. Il. S. Hamilton, A. K.
Clayton, and DIR. Samuel Hendren
Dit. ,Soton.-.)ohn q. Fulton, Chesley Kin
ney, and VIM. L. Biakemore
lit. Sadaey-Wm. Crawford, Capt. Thomas
j. Burke, and VIM H. Gamble
New Hope.--A. T. Pierce, Jos. D. Craig,
and James q. Patterson
Hames6oao.- George A. Bruce, Jacob XII
lian. and James w. Patrick.
Town papers copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

For some time our citizens at night have had
to gropc there way through our streets in dark
ness. But, on Saturday night last, Mr.. II. H.
Peck said, "let there be light. and the streets
were brilliantly Illuminated. When Peck plays
the Jester, he makes light of the town-when
the bensfactor, he makes the town light.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
LAND SALES THIS WEEK.


The following sales of land advertised in the
Spectator will take place between this and the
next issue:
LIST. One hundred and sixty (167) acres
on Mill Creek, miles S. ". of Staunton, adj
vertised, by A. A. McPheeters, admir- Of Geo.
Engleman, dec d., will be sold on Friday, the
7th inst.
aaznd. On SarEH4laagy. the 8th inst, Messrs
Baldwin and Stuart 'Irussees-, will sell the
Tract of land, belonging to Braxton' aavis,
known as the Huffman tract, lying on the Nofs-
side of Dry River in Rockingham county, con
tanning ITO acres.
3rd. On Wednesday the 9Th inst, Messrs
Baldwin and Stuart, Trustees, will sell the very
valuable lands and personal property Of Brax
TON Davis. situated in this county. These val
uable lands embrace the ''Turk Place, contain
ing 500 acres lying on both sides Of the Rive
miles below Waynesboro' the Craig Place,
adjoining the former and containing 500 acre
of fine land, and the ''Coiner Place, about tw
miles from the former two containing 200 acre
of limestone land.
18th. The vast quantities of land in Highlan'
and Bath counties belonging to the heirs
VIM. McUung, deceased, if not sold privatet
before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 9Th
tomorrow.
Other valuable lands will be sold before
great while, as will be seen by reference to tn
advertisements in this paper Persons wlshln
to purchase lands should keep an eye on th
advertising columns Of the Spectator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
NEW GRkEEYARD.

The large and intelligent congregation who
worship at the old Stone Church, IN Augusta
county, have laid off and enclosed by hand
some fence, q new graveyard, Immediately
North of the church, and on the turnpike
gregations in the State, and is under the charge
of one of the ablest divines in the South, Rev.
Frank. Bowman-Rock. Rea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

While the most conspicuous of the fighting
Generals" Of the Federal army candidly endorse
the policy of the President the most bitter
opponents of it are the Generals who only
distinguished themselves by robbery, cowardice
and imbeciity during the war Grant, Sherman,
Schodeld and Meade are types Of the really brave
Generals who sustain the Conservative party,
while Butler, Banks, Schenct are the great
warriors Of the Radicals. Rich Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
a UGUsTA LAND FOR SALE.

IA a resident OF Rock bridge county l will SELF
on the premises at public Sale, on Wednesday
the 18th day Of September, my farm in Augusta
county, containing about
two hundred and seventy-fve acres,
oh the Little Calf Pasture, about two miles4fom
Craigsville and Pond Gap Depot, on Central r.
.1<Rad. and adjoining the Armstrong lands.
The laf hsselsh has about 80 acres -af-bettom on it,
aud the remainder compares IN quality with the
best lands of the neghborhood. About 200 acres
are cieared with fifteen acres in meadow the inn
provements are d comfortable farmhouse, barn,
stable &c; two apple orchards; with good wa
ter piped to the yard, two branches and river
running through the place.
N. B.-My son. who resides on the premises,
will, at the time, sell head of work horses
.yearling colt, II head of cattle, lot of hogs,
about 30 acres of growing corn farming utensils,
and household and kitchen furniture.
Terms made known on day of sale
WIN. Y. McCUTCHEN
CUSHING 81 Co. Auctioneors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The Inspector of liquors for this District in
FORMS US that the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue has written to him that it is his pur-
pose to have the law requiring each distiller to
have an inspector at S. per day, rigidly en-
forced. This law of the Radical Congress OPP
crates to the prejudice Of the distillers of small
means. The very class who have the greater
reason to engage in that business, as men Of
large means can readily make good support
in other kinds of business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

NATIONAL EXPRESS AND TRANSPORTATION
CoMPANY.-At a meeting of the stockholders
Of the National Express and Transportation
18th IF Augas the fooD.ng re resolutions were ere
unanimously adopted:
Reso7re1, That we, the Baltimore stockholders
in the National Express and Transportation
Company. viii meet the last call made upon our
stock by the Board of Directors, and pay the
same Immediately.
RcsoIced, That We appeal to stockholders else
where to respond promptly to the calls made
upon them, and thus unite with us, in enlula-
ting the example Of Virginia. to maintain the
credit Of the company in the face of the unfair
and unjust assaults made upon it by rival aud
hostile parties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
PROMPT.

On the 2lst ult, small tenement in the
heart CT Lexington, Rockbridge county, was
burnt, which threatened the destruction Of the
entire business portion of the town. Three
days after, the fire engine was brought out and
ffeCSed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The 90 acres Of land advertised in the Spec
tator by Jno. Towberman, Commissioner, was
sold on Saturday last for $3.50 per acre in
spece--terms equivalent to cash--to John
Churchman, Jr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The most laughable political farce of the
times is the proposed Convention Of Radicals
from the South These Radicals have almost
literally, no constituency. The whole people Of
the South, including many Of the best and
strongest Union men, utterly repudiate them.
They viii be in truth, NOW, the Disuuionsssts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
auction Sales.
6SOMMESsIONER,s SALE OF FINE

u LANDS IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta, rendered at the June term, 1866, in the
case of Mich. Coiner's Executors, sc, Mich
ael Conner heirs, &c. l WILL as Commissioner,
under said Decree offer for sale, at public auc-
tion on
Thursday, the Goth doy of September, 1866.
the following lands of which Michael Conner died
seized
1st THE BROOKS -PLACE-This is one of
the most desirable tracts in Augusta county. 1t
contains about 81 Acres of land, of fine quality,
of which about 20 acres are in timber 1t lies on
both sides Of the South Branch of the Shenan-
doah, about one mile above Waynesborough.-
The upland is limestone and there are from 20 to
100 acres OF bottom land on the river The whole
tract is well adap ed to wheat, corn, and grass.
The situation of this tract, within a mile of the
Depot at Waynes borough, and convenient to
mills, churches schools DC, renderit particular
y desirable as a homestead.
The improvements consist of a large dwelling
house partly Of stone and partly Of framed adj
dition containing, in all 10 or II rooms, and all
necessary out buildings. The barn is not finished.
steps Of the dwelling, and two orchards Of seec
ted fruit.
End THE PECK PLACE, situated Il miles
from Waynes borough. on Stanton road in a
good neighborhood This tract contains about
127 Acres about 81 of which are cleared, and 40
in timber. The land is limestone, and well
adapted to grain and grass
The improvements consist of good two story
brick house with bodybuilding, and basement
finished under whole house. There are in the
basement three rooms and five in tie upper sto-
ries.
There are two never-ailing wells of water on
the tract and Is acres of meadow, and good or
chards of apples. peaches and cherries The
land lies We'll and is well adapted to grain and
grass; good barn and all necessary out-buildings.
Sd THE ENTRY PLACE-which lies 3 miles
from Fisbersville Depot on Central Railroad,
and four from WaynesboFough. 1t contains l26
acres-60 cleared and the residue heavily timber
ed. The land is limestone and productive
There are no improvements on this tract
4th MOUNTAIN-This lies q miles below
Waynes borough, and within one and Il half miles
of saw mill 1t contains about 300 acres-all in
timber. This tract lies in mineral region but
Is without any improvements.
The sale of the Brooks and Peck farms will be
made on the premises, commencing at II o clock,
A NJ. The others will be sold in Waynesboro',
and in the order named.
The terms of sale Will be enough in hand to
pay the costs of sale, and the residue in four
equal annual payments with interest from the
date. The purchaser to execute bonds with good
sureties for the payment of the installmentS, and
lien reserved for the ultimate payment
ALEX. H. II. STUART,
T.,l,- 0f&I~ ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
For the past several days the weather has
been excessively warm in this locality.

+ We have the pleasure to announce that the
Rev DR. Plummer will preach in the Presbyte
rian Church in this place at n clock, Tuesday
evening, the llth inst
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

1t will be remembered that Gen. Stonewall
jackson burnt the bridge across North River at
Port Republic on the day lie defeated Gen
Shields near that place We are pleased to
learn that new bridge has been constructed,
which is said to be better than the former one.
The construction cost So GEO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
B00r0i2ag House.

ID OARDHNG.-Th boarding house, on Main
ID street, opposite Messrs Mosby q TAYLOR and
formerly kept by Mr. j. T. Arnall, is now opened
by Mrs "A. E. Bramham, who will receive
boarders by the day, week or month
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

GENERAL BEAUREGARD. A Paris letter
states that General Beauregard has declined
every oferthat has been made him while abroad.
and that it is his intention to return to New
Orleans as soon as the mission upon which he
was sent has been cOmnleted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

A few Sabbaths since, new Church, called
The Pendleton Presbyterian Church was or
ganized at Upper Tract in Pendleton county,
". Va, which will include all the members OF
That denomination in that county. This Church
g connected with the Lexington Presbytery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
Keep AaC0u.
uyREsPASS NOT5CE-Notice

vaVRESPASS NOT1CE.-Notieei is hereby
4 given that all persons are forbidden to tres
pass in any way upon my land, by passing thro,
hunting, fishing, or in any other way, and they
are now forewarned that all persons thus tres
passing viii be punished TO the utmost rigor OF
the law RISDEN P SMITH
aug o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

PARIS, August 80, P. M.-The belief grows
here that Macmillan viii abdicate the crown
Of Mexico
PRAGUE August 3l.-Ratifcations of the
treaty OF peace have been exchanged, and It's
provisions will now be enforced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

John D. Balsly has been appointed Post
master at Sherando in this county in the place
ef NJ. K Manly resigned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

We have received copy-"Mexico as it is"
-of lecture by Thomas E. Massey, A. NJ,
N. d., delivered at Cooper Institute, New
York, February Goth, 1866
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Dir. NJ. Harvey Efinger, now resident of
This place, has sold his former residence in IIar-
risonburg to Mr w. Ell. Efinger for the SUM
of $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The Camp Meeting of the United Brethren
near Stribling Springs, in this county. com
menced last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
ySRRoRs OF YoUTs-A gentlemen

ERROGS OF YOUTEs.-A gentleman
~ who suffered for years from Nervous De-
biity, Premature Decay. and all the effects of
youthful indiscretion, WILL for the sake Of suffer
ing humanity. send free to all who need it. the
receipt and directions for making the simple rem
edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit by the advertisers experience, can do so
by addressing, in perfect confidence.
JOHN B. OGDEN.
aug 2S-3mos No - Cedar ST. ~ Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The Lexington Presbytery will assemble at
Bethel Church, in this county, On Wednesday,
the 10Th of September
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
Pay up! P0y Mp!

NOTzCE.-All persons indebted to the Es-
IN tate Of Dan'l Fishburn, decd are requested
toseome forward at once and make payment,
give satisfactory security that immediate set
tIement may be made with the Legatees.
"a WILLIAM GUTHRIE,
GEO. "A. BRUCE.
Waynesboro, Va, aug Pit Adm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

The Camp Meeting of the United Brethren
Church recently held near Mt. Crawford wa
nunerously attended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
gtauntun 9pettatol'.
Local - News.

MS Job Work of all kinds, from q visiting
card to a poster, or from circular to pamphlet,
can be executed. on short notice. in the Dery best
style at the Spectator Office. Persons are invited
to call and examine specimens. Perfect satisfac-
ton both to price and style Of execution, guar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
august Pm Vim copy
gsassE NEW GsDODS-On,

AK0gsE NEW GOODS.-Once more we
IVE offer our friends and the public a new
srock OF staple and fancy goods We buy every
week and keep up the supply us to meet the
wants OF ALL
In cotton staples sheetings, shirings, ticllings,
prints and other heavy fabrics, for daily use we
have good stock OF the best brands.
In dress and fancy goods we keep up with the
season and the times; we get the best, both as to
quality and style, that the Eastern markets can
afford, and will take pleasure in showing our
stock, or filing the orders of those who cannot
come to the store.
Our bills are all due. Come forward and pay
as we have not time to present bills.
july3i-tf kAYSEk & Young
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Josiah Roller, Esq, near Mt Crawford
raised this year AT bushels of wheat on acres
of land which yielded him $500, being $50 per
acre
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
Leg0g Notices.

VIRGINIA. TO WIT:-At rules held in
the Clerk Office Of the county court of Au-
gusta, on Monday, the 18th day of August, 1865
freoeflck carey, Plaintiff,
James Pe'ter, Geo. Pelter, Samson Pelter John
Newman and Nancy his wife date Peter -
Leake and Sarah his wife. date Peler.) john
Qunlan date Frier, and James Frier Elizabeth
S, Edwin T., Rebecca P and Robert F. Kinney,
infant children Of Robt. P. Kinney, dec d.. Benz
NJ Lines, George Baylor and John Wayt-De-
tendants, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHANCERY
The object OF this suit is to obtain deed to the
plaintiff for 1876 acres of land, conveyed in trust
70 Robert T. Kinney, dee d., by the defendant
Lines and sold by said Kinney to James Pelter,
decd, and by said Pelter to the plaintiff.
Affidavit having been made thai the defendant
ginia he is hereby required to app ar at the said
cation hereof, and do what may be necessary to
''9'se' MS 'n's.sl WV 4 oI BGRNafT ok.
Ec7sots, Bell & Cattett, F. O.
aug14-4t
NON8MESSEssN : NOTEd'N. Jacob
u Slower, Jacob Wiseman, and Margaret his
wife, and David Bosserman plaintiffs,
20 In Circuit Court for
Augusta County
Jos. Slower. Daniel Slower. Elizabeth B ,sserman
Christian r, Bossernan. Mary NJ Bosserman,
Elizabeth Slower, Jane Slower, Ellen Slower
John Slower and Rebecca a. Slower. Defendants.
In pursuance Of decree rendered in said cause
the 10th day of June, 1866, will, on the 18th of
September, 1866, at my Office, in the town of
Staunton. proceed to execute so much of said de-
cree, as directs one of the Master Commissioners
OF said court ito bring before him John j Larew.
adm illustrator of Samuel Slower, decd and the
creditors of the said estate by notice to be pub
lshed once week for four successive weeks in
one OF the newspapers of Stanton which shall
be equivalent service to personal notice to all the
parties; and ascertain, state and report to what
extent, If any, the money arising from the sale
IN this cause shall be subjected to the payment OF
unsatsfed debts and i Ilbties; oatioestr with AN,
other matters deemed pertinent by himself or re
CURED by the parties to be so stated"
aug l4-4w ORLANDO SMITH
Com 7 in Chancery, Circuit Crit for Augusta.
GREDITORS OF BRAXTON DAVES
" We have heretofore requested YOU to re-
port your CLAIMS to Commissioner Hendren will
view to place all on an equal footing: man,
have done so but some have failed
We now give notice that it is our Durpose f.
distribute the proceeds Of the trust sales. amone
those whose claims may be audited before th1
day of sale.
Those who fail to present their claims will have
no just reason to complain, if, by their own neg.
lect, they lose the benefit of partcination in The
fund JOHN b. BALDWIN
ALEX II. IT. STUART.
July 81 Trustees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

By reference to their advertisement, it will be
seen that Messrs. John H. Richardson and
Garrett B. Gooch have established line of
Express between Staunton and Harrisonburg
expressly for the accommodation of the people
between these places These gentlemen are SO
well and so favorably known that it is unneces-
sary to assure the public that they will attend
properly to whatever is entrusted TO them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Deaths.

On the ed ult.. in Winchester, after painful
and pfotracted illness, Mrs. SUSAN EVANS, in the
6}d year of her age
Mrs Evans had long been a consistent member
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was re-
garded, by those who knew her. as an exemplary
Christian She was early left a widow, with q
number of young and helpless children. But
trusting in HIM who had promised to be father
to the tatheriess'' and husband to the widow
she patiently endured her Affections, and lived to
see her family Of little ones grown, comfortably
settled, and honorably employed in various bust
ness pursuits; and their presence solace to
her in her last illness. She died TRANQUILITY and
peacefully in the full assurance of a blessed i'm
mortality
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Professor Agassiz says the strip Of highlands
which divides the waters flowing into the St.
LaGance from those flowing into the Atlantic,
IS the ,ol0st land in the world. 1T was once
lonely sea aach washed by universal ocean"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04
dVRUsuHv1xLE EigGEa SCHOOL.

Che next session of this School will commence
on Wednesday,, tie 1914 Of September.
1t is our determined purpose to establish a first
rate Classical and Mathematical school in which
boys can be thoroughly drilled and prepared f5,r
advanced classes IN Washington College or The
University OF Virginia.
The school is located in a community noted for
the intelligence, morality and sobriety of Its cti-
zens and favored with daily mails, churches,
stores, &c
TERMs-TN ADVANCE
Tuition and Board per half session, so in specie
Tuition in languages & mathematics, &c s.
intermediate English; ................ Is
Primary .................... 10 g
German and French, (extra) .... 80 +"
Board can be had in the family of the principal
and in good families in the neighborhood
For further particulars. address,
JOHN G.. SLOWER,
IL. L. HOOVER
Churchvile, Augusta co, Va.
July loft indicator copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-09-04

Lines on ''Our Own Southern Dead" by
Rev. Fl. Wetzell, will appear next week.