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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

ARTHUR HOME MAGAZINE for October has been
received 1t is replete with interesting matter, as
usual It's "Hints to Housekeepers' are well
worth the subscription price,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

.YE7fiE LAST CtLL-All those indebted to
I the undersio ned for goods or otherwise, and
wish to save cost, viii call and settle. After the
5th instant they will find their accounts in the
hands of the proper authority to be collected ac~
cording to law.
>Aprfl I3-tf s. r. HfLB
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

THE Virginia and American Hotels in Staunton
have been consolidated, and will hereafter be car
ried Oh under theefrm of Peyton & O. Ferrall.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

ONE-HALF Of the second story floor in the large
brick building, near the Depot occupied by Messrs
Baker Bro, fell in, on Monday last precipita-
ting Salt, Molasses, Oil, Fish, &C., in one mass,
OH TO the basement floor which gave way also,
and the whole fell through to the ground The
damage is large but cannot be estimated at pres
ent,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
A MEXICAN HOTEL.
IA
Immediately at Central Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA..
CHARLES 7. O'FERRALL, PROPRIETOR.

J. N. WOODWARD, Superintendent.
This well known and popular Hotel has been
PAINTED, PAPERED AND REFURNISHED
throughout with new and costly furniture, and
ranks among the first class Hotels of the Country
The American is situated Immediately at the
r. r. Depot, on an eminence, in 4 most pleasant
and healthy location vi. a continuing h..ecze,
preventing spacring from the heat of the town,
even of August, an advantage possessed by no
other, and within 100 yards Of the Business por-
ton Of the town.
No Atght Trains to Dtstuqb Guests,
Its proximity to the Railroad insurcs safe pas
sage of Baggage to and from trains and relieves
the mind of the Traveller Of the fear Of being left
by the cars.
The Telegraph Office and Billiard Saloon
are in this building. The office of the
Valley Stage Line has been removed
from the ''Virginan' to this
House, which gives to the
American the Offices
of all the lines
leaving town.
Through tickets issued by cars or stage to Lex
ington, Natural Bridge, and all points between
Staunton and Virginia and Tennessee Railroad.
The Proprietor was engagea in the late war, in
the field, from the beginning to the ending, and
now he returns to the peaccable pursuits of life,
intending with the assistance of Jos. N. WooD-
WARD, so long aud fayofably known to the trav-
cling public to extend to all, North and South,
an EsOld Virginia Welcome Terms moderate.
A FINE LIVERY STABLE.
is connected with the Hotel
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POINTS OF INTEREST NEAR STAUNTON.

Staunton is SO miles from Lexington, which
contains Washington College, Virginia Military
Institute, the Grave of Stonewall Jackson, and
the home Of Lee. The celebrated Springs of this
County are Ia miles from Staunton and the Nat
ural Chimneys, II; Weyers Cave the second in
extent on the Continent, ] 7; and from the Cave
are the battle-felds Of Port Republic, and on the
road to the Cave the battlefield of Piedmont
The great charities of the State, the Lunatic Asy
lum and the Institution for the Deaf Dumb and
Blind, are in Stanton. 1t is the geographical
centre of the Old Dominion, and the Railroad and
Stage Lines radiating from this point make it
point for travellers on business or seeking health
or pleasure in the Mountains Of Virginia.
July l3-tf
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IA. ENTRAEs RAILROAD.
June eft.
PARTIES SENDING

y FREIGHT TO AND FROM STANTON,
THE Va. G. +. L. Co. will furnish cars at Staan-
ton Va. far as they can toreceiye loading
the track destined for market. Messrs Mcclure
and Bumgardner have house imme diately on the
track and will receive produce in the absence. of
cars on reasonable terms to be settled by owners.
Goods not consigned TO other specified houses OR
net taken from the ears Will he stored in the Ware
House OF Messrs Mcclure and Bumgardner, being
the most convenient horse to the track. Mr. X.
j. Hope and NessrS ker, Stevenson& Co have alse
houses convenient for transacting this business
Fl. D. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

MANDELBAUM still keeps his Emporium of Fash
ion open, where he has on hand large stock of
the most fashionable clothing, made in a durable
manner, of the best materials, which he proposes
to sell very cheap When you want clothing don t
fail to give Mandebaum a call at his Emporim of
FASHION under the Virginia Hotel. Sec his ad-
Yertisement
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

CUSHING & Co., Auctioneers, sold six acres of
land lying near Stanton, and belonging to the
heirs of Abraham Brooks, on Saturday last, at
the following prices
LIST lot z acres to G. C. Ycakle for 500
2nd 80 % x ,oa
Bird q 9 Michael Kane q e6O
Total $3.50
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

--~~-~~--~-o-o-~~~~o $50
Rev. J. l. Miller will not preach at Churchville
the fourth Sabbath of September, as has been an
nounced, but the fifth Sabbath at 3 p. NJ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
.W 5Sceyges9aeOags
tho the People Of the Valley
OFFICE OF THE VALLEY RAILROAD,
Staunton, April 25th, 1866.

We wish at once to push forward the Line of
Railroad which is to connect the Potomac with
the Virginia and Tennessee Road. To do this,
we need to have stock taken in the Valley to the
extent, of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

lection of new Fall and Winter Goods. Call and
examine their stock
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OFFICE VA, Central r. r. Co.
R!CNMoNp, Oct. 18th 1864.

RtCNM2Np, Oct. 18th 1864. {
4 RTICLES of Freight shipped to Waynesl ore,
"A Fishersvilc or Stanton must he removed
from the cars Immediately on their arrival as the
Company has no Depot at either poiut and viii
not be responsible for losses after their arrival at
destinations, nor can goods be suffered to remain
IN the cars for storage.
II. y. THlTC0MB,
oe': tl--n' esna. suss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

WE refer our Merchants and Milleners to the
card of John E Tribe, Nos 81 North Charles and
81 Lexington streets, Baltimore
Mr.. TRIBE has an extensive assortment of Fan
ey Goods and Dress Trimmings, and, being desi-
nous OF Introducing his trade into the Valley will
no DOUBT offer superior advantages to BUYERS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

!. HlTz d BROTHER, have fitted up their old
etaad in neat style and have received a splendd
assortment of new Fall and Winter Goods. embra.
cling every thing TO be found in first class Drv
Goods Store. They will take pleasure in showing
their goods and invite call from the public gen
orally. See advertisement in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
DANKHNG EEPARTMENT

OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir-
GINA, Stanton.
DEPOSITS will be received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in othe. Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TINE PAPER purchased, negotiable or guar
anteed
GOLD, SILVER and uNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
u S. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for sale.
w. FL. TAMS
Secretary & Cashier
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June l--6m
RASs & GRAIN SCYTHES, sc.
NJ | have on hand Grass and Grain Scythes
Cradles, Scythes, Whet Stones, Scythe Rifles &c
for sale low.
June Oft GEO. e. PRICE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
A sCasOEs xsoz.TzaG GEoTEEs.

4 NGagOEs NsDxsT5Nas Gk0TEES.
| have just received direct from the Importer q
lot of the celebrated ssHet Anker" BOLTING
CLOTHS, of various numbers, and warranted
genuine. These celebrated Cloths have no equal
in the qualities ofevenness, smoothness, Uniform
ity, durability and freeness in boiling. Their su-
periority, established by time and trial is recog-
nized by the best City Mllers, by whom they are
used almost exclusively.
Millers aud Millwrights are requested to call
and examine them.
July 20-tf GEO. E. PRICE.
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al. OOs J everywhere to sell our IMPROVED
$40 Sewing Machines. Three new kinds. I'm
der and upper feed. Warranted five years Above
salary Or large commissions paid. The ONLY ma
chimes sold in the United States for less than $780,
which are fully licensed By Hoce, WAee1er & Va
son. Grorer & Baker, Singer g. Co., and Bachezaer.
Al other cheap machines infringemeats and
the seller or user are table to arrest, fne and I'M
prisonmen. Circulars free. Address, or call upon
Shaw & Clarke, Biddeford, Maine, or Chicago,
Illinois.
Jan. Sly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

Mr. WV. N. Pools has opened Dry Good
Store in the old National Hotel building opposite
the National Valley Bank and has on hand q
large stock. He proposes to sell exclusively for
cash and at very small profit. Read his card
in ano fler column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
CEEURCEzyILLE
~ HIGH SCHOOL.

The next session of this school will commence
On Wednesday,, 18th Of September.
It is our determined purpose to establish first
rate Classical and Mathematical School, in which
boys can be thoroughly drilNd and prepared for
advanced classes in Washington College, or the
University of Virginia.
The school is located in community noted for
the intelligence, morality and sobriety of its cit-
zens, and favored with daily mails, churches,
stores, &c.
TERMS-IN ADVANCE.
Tuition and Board per halfsession, $40 in specie.
Tuition in languages mathematics 20 g
intermediate English, .................. Is g
Primary .................. 10 .
German and French, (extra) -. >. 1850 g
Board can be had in the family Of the principal
and in good families in the neighborhood.
For further particulars, address,
JOHN G SLOWER,
II. l.. HOOVER,
July 13-tf Churchville, Augusta co Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

OUR friend, Major Newton, while cunning in
the neighoorhood of Greenville a few days since,
Killed, at distance of IS yards, with shotgun.
ChacAen Aawk, which measured feet inches
from tip to tip Of his wings, and feet from peak
of bill to the end of his TAIL with claws IL inches
in length
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
Esssgy GREEK ACADEMY

NTOsSY GREEK AUAEhNNaY
vi AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
shall open BoAR DIN SCHOOL for boys
BIER NEXT
The course of instruction will prepare students
for College, or the active duties Of life.
Charges for tuition and board, including every
thing except lights, $25o-$125 to be paid at the
beginning of the session, and 1925 at the LIST of
February, 1867. For circulars, address
y. J. WHITE,
Messy Greek, Va.
Ill1y cit LIST Of October.
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StUumtoss entertainments.

COL. c. S. PEYToN.
GEO. L. PEYToN. WI. II. PEYToN
VIRGINIA HOTEL,
sTAUNTON, VA.
GEO. L. PEYTON & CO, ..... Proprietors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

Goo A MONTH agents wanted for
eDeJO si1 entirely mea0 articles, just out. Ad
dress O. 7. CAREY City Building. Biddeford
Maine Jan 5-1y
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I'D. CHANDLER .

A I'D. CHANDLER,
n. UNDERTAKEN,
STAUNToN, VA.
Keeps constantly on hand, COFFlNS of WOOD,
and METALLIC CASES of the latest improvement.
Orders from town or country promptly attended
to.
Nov -ly
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wv IL az M n r S
Richmond Quotations.

REPORTED WEEKLY BY JOHN G. EFFINGER WITH
JONES & HEWITT.
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and solid color dress goods there is great vari-
ETY. in style and price Some of them very cheap.
Prints and Staple goods generally are much low
er and can be sold to suit all.
p-4R4SOLS, UMBRELLAS, SHOES,
CLIO YES, HOSIERY,
and complete stock of trimmings, and the usual
small goods of a dry goods house.
In Mems and boys wear we have planand fan
cy goods to suit all in style and price, both in
WOOL cotton and linen.
We buy in the Eastern Markets every sixty
days and order constantly to meet the demand
For those who can not come to the Store we
take pleasure in filing orders.
Please attend to the settlement of unpaid bills,
as we must be paid to have money to buy again.
May 1856 kAYSER & YOUNG,
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THE LUTHERAN VISITOR, for September, edited
by Rev. j. l. Miller, Staunton, is on our table
1t is an excellent religious monthly, containing
useful reading for old and young. Although it
has been published but nine months, we presume
we may state that it is already well established
1t received the sanction of the Southern Lutheran
Synod, which resolved to labor to extend its in
huence. On account of its merit it should receive
very liberal support in this section
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

SEE card of Hollins and Burnett, Of Baltimore,
in another column. This is an old and established
House, and has an extensive stock of superior
Wines and Liquors in store, which, from a recent
examination, we are enabled to state, are offered
ut low figures. 1t is to the interest of all dealing
in said article, to give the above firm call when
in Baltimore.
They are also sole agents in Baltimore for the
sale OF Duryea's Glencoe Starch and Maizena,
, 1866-07-25
PERSONAL.

Two Troy a. ~ editor. have died within ,he
pat two weekt. Abraham Fonda, astoe1ste ctt,
Tor Of the Troy Ifmes fell or jumped rom the win
dow Of his room in The th1rd story Of The Pheutx
no,eL Lantnebur, snd died rom the cfect, nj tne
fall q few hours after. Mr Fonda had been con-
nected With The Tor preas for more than thirtydye
.ehts; and. In ep1te OF bis eccentric habits. Has
greatly esteemed by those most intimate with him,
he was clear, puncent and ready writer but bis
retiring habits anu disposition rendered the hustle
and sl1fe Incident 10 the profession dista.teiul to
him. lie was never, because Of this peculiartty.
ei1htr as ufeul successful or popular as he might
hare been. But be lored and adorned his profession.
and Will be pleasantly remembered by all who knew
HIM -.,-...
49, Hon' 'snee ;. Ihorne, local editor Of the Troy
1'mss oed Al The reideLee ofhis ii her, Dr.. Thone
On FRIDAY evening. lie Nas young man Of nne ab,l-
, 1866-07-25
wbezeepon Imme di2tely, at seven minutes
beioEo ak t'slack. time Na8 called for.

: -I----- --5-x =
before BLK t'alock. time was called for.
1HA yIaAr
Ftsss Rpsasd-Roth came to 'te .er,feh nn1npt-
~. SeyrraI Il fnts !, er., made m both Sdet "A
few shy pastes, ma EuSns4 aent down siinur :
etnW. .....
SetaAd Roksd-Bolstef came up with snslze cou-
ndense t.ptes'ed in every ~ .snre. Erelsh rtiil
blozs vsze t:luck, Enan b III sgsIn % a1o,dpaa.
r1ment.
1ntfd Round-Engiish GANG up to tbs kcatch
LOT mo5e R,asSy 'sap betotr, and several hay a"rs
ee* med to rahe lnal individual b. surp11e, au ha
In lnfn = e1t 20 sfase to avoid pnni-hulcrs.
.,de T.s don. T., ,s ontr Ess' nsh 1ng on both
Pln. ~ md d.ay red biz ziRh fAmiypn tho nos of
N1t hsnd. omelJ carried by Eng .i.h, Who notfllh-
elGsed q n Ind md both ien: ......,..
ins he elaret ne bis nose, and Jet 1ery esney.
tnx demon:'1attons With right md left, they el, Cd
ana EERlian leu under.
& 2ian honn1-Ihe punishment Engu,h hst TO-
eevto seemed 10 te1yo him 10 rrGewed exrrthns
as sna TfetDE ,ns cgnn; Bof.,er apparently tnEtn.
ca.ed, rliHn svo'd punishment
,,in Ssmm ss hosna-boih cane up to the se:.toss
sows e. eaase nssvf B0,es sot 10! e Ts' f ds
4se1o e1a5}S pSnnnmsnf pd,,Dt;
e.i ~ % o.n <ot arg continued unm seWra
= .vNM haard-Lfeht SpaTyfug. English dow,.
M, useM ao,,"a-Epst'sh ame up .ntf>Hns sonc,
ster 20 snmn.ed ,h.I ty,g3 mpo1 tne eosek OF 8ol-
feiI and na. carried to h. cn1os. ,wa; uo ,s a
ihe crowd. ->A'N a-A91 LIE 1eets OF
Etsp1nta RoanAsevrral inestc',ve nlow., when
both &, i unrer The rope nesr Eegh.h's corner.
~ 1ws!tM ~ RogMaI>oue hsfd hut inefse,lsn bit
Eueii.h en ~, eoea a1e ootn ieh Near the Fors.
Tbfrr. <1t to..<, c.1.
, 1866-07-25
A sLlGIET 3lSC0NCEPr raoy.

The Earl Of Derb3 tie new Premier or Far
land, on the 9th ms Int, fe|icitatea ,he Honsa
o. Lofas on lite clo4 oftho war in the United
States md on the Exceedingly a,n1c.b,e su5
harmonious feeling Fhich exists between the
Two countries. Eaf Russell then felicitated
h'tnssl upon havirt brought the relations Of
me TWO countries Hto such happy accord
that the noble Ea.a opposite could indulee
some expectation d carrying on the Govern
nept successfully. This is ait dumb show
Earl Derby w4 one Of our most
determined ene4ies during the whole
war, and Earl Rusfll did his utmost to plaot
the seeds of bittefness between the United
States and Great britain by first dilly-da1ly-
iyg with the AngiD-rebcl cruisers, md eubsc-
quently refusing to to]er1te or countenancc
my Investigation OF the right and wrong of
the matter. We owe neither of them my
thanks or any good will. The action Of this
country in reference to the Fcnian invasion
Of Canada was not predicated upon any
friendly feeling toward England, but solely
upon the principle OF obedience to Law.
Both the noble Lords, who addressed the
douse on the 9th lust, misconceiyed the
facts in the case.
, 1866-07-25
FIENDISH MURDER.


From The Milwaukee Sentinel July elth1
On Thursday afternoon Last woman named
Elizabeth Hayes. residing In the town Of NIL
Waukee, near Humboldt, WAS SO severely In
j0red by an assault committed upon her bv a
man named Thomas Bare, that she died an
Sunday night: The circumstances, as near as
We can Learn them, are as follows:
A couple Of dogs belonging to Mrs. Hayea
nm into the field wlesa bare WIS MOVING.
Bare started In pursuit with his scythe audi
cut one OF them In two. Mrs. Hayes ran Ia
rescue lie other, when Bare told her that il
sue did not clear ont ha would serve her the
same way that he bad her dog. She stopped
to pick up the dog, when he struck her
with tho point Of bis scythe, intllcting ter.
rible wound, which bled profusely. Mrs.
Hayes started Tor the next field, In which
her husband YVES at work, but was pursued
and Knocked down by Bare. He then either
struck her on the back with the heel Of hls
scythe or With his foot, iDiurin3: her spine C.
verely. The woman was taken to her home
and her wound dressed, but the low Of blood
from her head could not be staunched, and
she bied profnsely until her death on Suudav
night. Coroner Rattmger Yesterday sum-
mo1ed jury, which, afler hearing the evil
dence, and upon examination OF the body.
returned verdict to the effect that the da.
ceased came to her death from Injuries sus-
tanned at the hands OF Thomas Bare. Officers
borEeldt and CFoal accordingly arrested Bara
and lodged him in JUL. He will be required
to answer to the charge Of murder at tho
next term Of the Grand Jury. The prisoner
declares that the wounds inflicted upon the
woman we're purely accidental. and that he
bore no malice towards her. All the parties
formerly residcd within.thIs city
, 1866-07-25

and thrown face downW1rds before hot fise.
Her back having been burnt or scorched BY
tbs Gre, her tuiatress proceeded to laeerate BY
whipping her with The greatest fury, aftar
which, horrible TO relate, a mixture OF CIV
enne Pepper, vinegar md oil wss poured over
the -ehrlektrg and almost delirious victim.
Lest what say may be doubted, deem 1t
my dnty to tell you that have this state
msnt from General Howsrd's own lips, and
w'u tomorrow furnish You with c,rcum-
eiantial account. General Howard has a
Phosogzaph Of this poor creature in bis pos
session, and judge Underwood, Of VIrginla,
proposes to take her Into his own family, and
70 accompany her 10 the President of The
United States. there to let him sea The Last
specimen oi The humanity Of the recon.
, 1866-07-25


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.a ~ mAH1 tna1. ns'"'es LABORATORY can
aas sa'a ~ mnsl ol preparing II Is simple
s'n anu e's'e serl n,lle 14ono'e. "A pau inu OF
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osA"n 'rota a. pleasure Use II tn summer
WIN acc II 1all ana spring I'LL common
hLoQe jar, ana 6et It out of doors with Id
, 1866-07-25

FEl1e S4CHt HetHeen John English, OF
New York. and Horatio Bolster, Of
Washi0Gton-Eugaisl the Winner In
Twenty Five 1Ilnutes.
From the New York Herald, July all
The long-ta]ked.of contest in the Prize
Ring between johnny English, Of New YORK.
and Horatio Bolster, Of Washington, came oT
yesterday morning at q spot about twelve
miles below Washington City, known as
Johnson's Spring, and resulted Ia English be-
Ing declared the victor after the tH enty-third
round, in q contest lasting certainly not to
exceed twenty-five minutes.
~ THE PRINCIPALS -
are both young men md Known as Hight
weights, English being under twenty years of
IT, and d Bossr B0 ,t1e aeoaa In eht
about one hundred and twenty six pounds ae-
cordiug to the most reliable statements.
The purse contended for was three hundred
dollars.
THE TRAINING.
at r,sia 1n Enssh has been going On
city. for about three weeks, and that Of Bol-
ster IN this city, at White House PARK. for the
same length Of time. Neither party hnd anv
regular trainers, but acted for themselves.
THH RING.
=, by twenty-five minutes past i've o'clock
the ring, made In accordance with the rules
governing the Prize Rine, waa completed and
at half past dye English shyed his hat into
the arena and soon followed himself, ACCOM-
panied BY DR.. Riley and Harry Sloan rs Sec
onds. English was seated upon q stool IN the
southeaster1y corner and louked pale aud
much depressed, indeed, his deneanor WIS
more that OF man about to be hanged than
one aspiring to tist1c houors.
ARRIVAL OF TIE PRINCIPALS.
4 few minutes later Bolster threw his hat
In, stepped through the ropes himself, and
was seated IN tho opposite corner. He was
accompanied by TerFance Ryan and Harry
Smith as seconds Bolster looked somewhat
detected, but seemed to DO more confident
than his less experienced antagonist.
BY the hfppfng Of a penny Bolster secured
the choice Of corners, but no change Has made |
In thelr respective positions.
A1r. O'Nen, OF Alexandria, WIS selected as
umpire, with much difficulty, and he an
nonnced that the fight would take place on
half minute time.
A drfzzling ratn commenced tallfng some |
time before this; but nevertheless the princi- 4
pals we're ordered to strip. Both appeared In 4
" hite drGWef9 and shoes.
THEIR APPEARANCE.
When they were first brought into the ring, i
Bolster was decidedly The best appearing aud |
most powerful looking man Of the two, aud |
the few bets offered were largely in bis favor;
but, after stripping, English looked the
heaviest, and had by far the best developed
muscle, which fact led bis opponents to ha a
little cafeiul Of their money.
The eenseless formula Of handshaklns by
aud seconds was gone through With,