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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-11-21
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We have the most cheering report from
R,cs;r.h.m Tho meeting of Thursday
=, Tho court. house Of that county, which
,,..... I sorn,cwhat of festive occasion
,ho ala virginia barbecue having lent its
non,., influence to the Acknowledgements
ans of the most earnest as well as practi.
cal internal improvement meetings ever
held amongst the people. We publish the
proceedings of this !assemblage of the
whole-souled people Of Buckingham in an,
other column Of this days Dispatch.
Speeches were made by Messrs. THOMAS
S. Bococx, WILLIAM NJ. CABELL, and
others. Mr.. BococK is we'll known as q
former able member of Congress-Fede'
raj and Confederate--and Mr.. CABELL ii
one Of the most promising young men who
has taken position as a public man in the
State. Both speeches We're powerful ar
yuments in behalf Of the Airline railroad
from Richmond to Lynchburg. The effect
on the people was very decided. They
hardly needed any spur to their zeal in be-
half Of the Improvement; but these
speeches brought them fully up to an ap
probation of the value and importance o
the work, and to the determination to do al
in their power to promote its construction
We are assured that. as an immediate
effect Of this spirited meeting, s25,OOC
will be subscribed by the citizens, besides
giving the right of way. The county, too
will probably subscribe. All honor te
Buckingham! What say Cumberland and
Powhatan? Come forward, venerable
counties, and acquit yourselves in manner
worthy of your time-honored reputation
ecall upon Richmond-we call uponthe
committees on the subject to look at once
into this matter. See what issubscribedhert
and what is subscribed in Buckingham, and
go to work at once and make up the deficit
Of the 100000 to secure the charter
There is positively no time for delay. i
the charter is not secured before the Legis'
lature meets, we know not what may be
done with it. 1t may even be repealed, OF
it may be amended so as to increase the
difficulty of organization under it. 1t is
needless to say, what we all ought to know
on this subject, that Richmond is in a
minority. There are interests against her
in every direction. Then secure the
charter at once-organize the company,
order the survey of the route, and the way
to build the road will at once open be-
fore you. You have but to show the right
spirit of energy and self-reliance to COM
mand confidence and support, and success
will quickly follow. Do this, and two
years will not pass by before you will have
direct communication in the quickest time
with Southwest Virginia and Tennessee.
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LOCAL. MATTERS.

CRY COUNCIL. An adjourned meeting
of the City Council was held yesterday
afternoon. Present, Mcssrs. mcfarland,
president; Crutchfcld, Mason. Taylor,
August, Styll, Harvey, Smith, Epps, and
Clopton. .us 40,
An invitation was received from the la
dies of the Second Presbyterian church to
attend their fair, to be held on Main street
opposite the post Office. The Council ten
dered its thanks for the invitation.
Mr.. Epps offered petition from hog
owners near, the corporation line asking
the privilege Of bringing their hogs into the
city to fatten them. The petition was
granted.
An invitation was received from the
ladies of the Dorcas Society Of Broad-street
Methodist church to attend the fair they
are now holding. The thanks of the Coun-
Gil for the invitation were voted to the
ladies.
The ordinance relating to st. Johns bu-
rying ground was altered so as to appro-
pirate 5000 instead Of 800 for keeping it
In order.
The salaries of the keepers of lakewood
and Shockoe Hill Cemeteries came up for
discussion. The salary Of the keeper of
the Shockoe Hill Cemetery was fixed at
$500 per annum, and that of the keeper of
lakewood was fixed at 5000. The distinc-
ton in salaries was made because the
keeper at lakewood had house furnished
him, and the other did not.
1t was resolved that in cases where
bodies were buried in boxes q fee of three
dollars should be paid to the cemetery
keeper. ;. -.
A member suggested that it made lit
tie difference about the price, as the occu-
pant of the box would not care much what
was charged.
After the transaction of some other bu-
ness the Council adjourned.
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E0RGANIzATIoN OF A BASEBALL. CLUB
At meeting of the Old Dominion Junior
Baseball Club held on the 18th instant,
the Club was re0rganized and the name
enterprise " adopted. The following off,
Gers were elected, viz: w. G. Tyre, Presi-
dent; A. c.. Hunter, VicelPresident; w.
A. West, Secretary w. Williams, Trea-
surer; Weston Armistead, Director. The
Club meets for practice upon their grounds,
corner of Twenty second and Grace streets,
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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DISEASES OF THE BYE AND EAR.-Dr. Gardner

DISEASES OF THE BYE AND EAR.-Dr. Gardner
formerly of London, England,) oculist and aurist
operator on the eye and ear, respectfully informs
the citizens of Richmond he will be again at the
Ballard House-ofice, parlor 81, first foor-on Mon
day, November l9th to Thursday the 2?d. After
that time, monthly. OF which due notice will be
given. Office hours from A n. to 6P. M. And
can be consulted on deafness, noise in the head,
catarrh. discharges from the ear scales in the ear
accumulation Of wax in the ear obstruction OF the
eustachisn tube, and all acute or chronic diseases
of the ear and air passages. Artificial eyes in
serted without pain, and perfectly resembling the
natural eye. Operations for cataract, strabismus
or cross eye, artificial pupil, &C., skilfully per-
formed and all diseases OF the eye and ear treated
and every operation In aural and opthalmic sur
gerry, performed by DR.. GARDNER. Principal office
81 west ForIieth street, New York. References,
testimonials, &c. Send for circular. oc T-am
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FAIR OF THE LADIES OF THE UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.--We are informed
that the ladies of the United Presby terrain
Church are making arrangements to hold
q fair In aid Of building q new house Of
worship in place of the one destroyed by
fro. The fair win open on or about the
10th of December. - & bro
II il gratifying to see the work Of build
Ing already commenced on the admirable
site corner Of Grace and Fourth streets.
The plans OF the church ediAce, exhibited
az the rooms Of the accomplished archi-
tect Captain g. II. Dimmock, and the
deyelopmspt Of The work in progress, can
hardly fail to Inspire our citizens gene.
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SPLENDID ROSEWOOD PIASQ roR ONE DOLLAR.
A very nne rosewood piano-forte, BY Halletf'
Guraston & Allen, Boston, valued, with the ac-
compartments, at $500, will be amongst the arti-
sles 10 be had for one dollar each at ARRAspALK 9.
Co q, Is Main street, as soon as the COW ana cali
have found purchaser.
The following were amongst the articles received
yesterday: ill.,,
Mr.. X. L. Tucker, Union Hill, one sterling SILVER
clever" hunting. case watch, valued at sso' ano
one splendid silver.plated cake basket Vaiueo Ill
$25
Mrs. T. Baker, Church Hill, one ton OF coal.
Mr.. II. B. Merrell, New Kent county, one num-
ing. case gold watch, valued at *I5.
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UNION OF CHURcHEs.-The two Metho.
dist societies in Harrisonburg, Va, have
been merged into one body, and have
placed themselves under the pastoral care
Of the Baltimore Conference of the Epis-
copal Methodist Church. This union was
fully accomplished last week, when the
two societies met together in o spirit OF
cordial fraternity and blended into one.
The interview between these brethren Of
tho same family who have SO many years
been separated and estranged from each
other, although living in the same town,
was full of touching efest.-Rockin9ham
Register.
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THE NEGRO HoMICIDE-THE INQUEST
Yesterday was day of excitement among
the colored population Of the city. The
fact that Rev. Jacob James, the Second
Colorcd. Baptist church, had been killed for
adultery seemed to have set them wild.
At the Mayors court, where Thornton
Holmes (colored), who killed him, was in
custody, the scene was extraordinary.
About 500 negroes of both sexes, chiefly
females, and of all colors, were congre-
gated around the hall, peering into the
windows as often as they could get to them
to see the prisoner, who sat in the box pale
and detected, with his head resting on his
hands. Some of the negroes were loud
in their denunciations Of him, and others,
mostly men, spent their time ip denouncing
the late minister. The prisoner was
committed by the Mayor; and the re-
porters then adjourned to the inquest.
All along Broad street, going down, groups
of five or six negroes could be seen on the
corners discussing the guilt or innocence
Of the late pastor, and along the street
stream ofnegroes was moving to visit the
remains of the colored divine, who died
the previous night. The converse.
ton among them showed the division
Of sentiment. One said, 81 amt sorry
ef he was cotch in his rascality en- loss
his life dat way" Another said, Dat ef
emmy man cher gwine to Hebben, brudder
Jeems was dar now, and was dat man."
One old woman said he was her cousin,
and she hoped " dat he was forgibben befo
no seen his lass.'' AT the house--a tene-
ment in the rear Of 4oS Eighteenth street.
nearly 1000 negroes came to see the re-
mains IN the morning, and there was 0
throng going and coming oil day. The
body Of the negro was brought down from
ON upper room, and the proceedings Of the
inquest commenced. The late minister
was about thirty-fve years old, nearly
black, and had, until the evacuation, boon
engaged as q newspaper carrier. 1t was
only after the Federals took possession OF
the city that no became q preacher.
Coroner Little went into an inyestiga-
lion q Tia ease, and the following evideace
Whs taken ~ a. SO IS ssses5 =,
Oaacer William s. 6aook arrested the
man HhO shet The aeceased Hof heard
three shots, and went across md found
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HAT-STEALISG on RAILRoADs.-We yes
terday gave an account of hat-grabbing
case at the Richmond depot in Petersburg.
We now learn that this practice is getting
very common there. Well-dressed men
20 in the cars and sit down by the passen-
gers until the cars start, when they rise
suddenly, grab passengers hat or over
coat, and leave. Before the train could be
stopped they have disappeared. The other
night one Of these easy -livers bagged the
hat and overcoat of the baggage master on
the train.
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DRY GOODS FOR THE sEAsoY.-No house In this
city offers greater inducements, either at whole
sale or retail, than the well-known dry goods es-
Enlistment OF JOHN C. MILLER, corner OF Main
and Ninth streets. In addition to large and
splendid stock OF dress goods, shawls, cloaks &C.,
he has full line Of fulled cloths, Sleeps grays,
printed satinets, meltons, heavy kerseys, iinseys,
striped woolens, bed blankets, servants coiored
blankets and everything else suited TO the season.
His goods are sold at extremely low prices.
Strangers and residents will not fail to be pleased
with a visit 10 this house.
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Mayors Court - MAYOR MAYO PRE-,
sIpING-TUESpAY MoRNING.-The con
tinued case of James Pearson, negro
charged with breaking into the house OF
VIM. NJ. Page with intent to commit rob-
berry, was called up. Additional evidence
was taken, but nothing new was elected
80 Pearson was sent on.
Susan Taylor, negress, was arraigned for
assaulting Moore Holmes, a negro, with q
brick. Len Taylor, uncle Of Susan, was
arraigned for striking him with stick,
and John Henry Hill was arraigned for
shooting him on the side of the head with a
pistol shot. Moore Holmes, the much used
upindividual, it appeared had been guilty OF
breach Of promise towards Susan Taylor,
which led to the difficulty. The principal
points of the evidence which were given
on Monday contained the sum and sub
stance of the whole case. Additional evil
dence was taken, but no more light was
thrown on the case.
The following is stereotype edition of
the evidence as given by q half-dozen negro
Witnesses.
"Well, gentlemen, dis is all / know bout
de case: Moore Holmes he cum to Len
Taylor's house one night, and Len Taylor
say, whats your arrant here!' and
Moore Holmes say, q cum here to see my
wife, so called an Len Taylor say, We'll,
if dis your wife, why don't you git house
an put her in? Moore Holmes say, Dat
is sumpin I don't intend to do; de night
marries her will be her last / took dis to
be a threat agin her life, so; gemmen, l
left"
An exception to this category was wit
ness who said: 81 hear Moore Holmes say,
l didn't tend to marry you case / loved
you and if does marry you, if you don't
be in your coffin in three weeks hope my
soul may be in Judgment Dis suttinly
was putty speech for Christian man to
make"
The question was asked as to what church
Holmes belonged to, to which the witness
replied: "He used to long to de Old
church, but dey turn him out since no got
in dis scrape."
The Mayor sent John Henry Hill and
Len Taylor on, and discharged Susan Tay-
lor, as she was an aggrieyed party.
John Williams, Dick Turner, and another
negro, for gaming in Exchange alley, were
committed in default of surety.
The witnesses in the case of Thornton
Holmes, negro, charged with shooting and
killing Rev. Jacob James, negro, were called,
and summoned to appear before the Coro-
ner's inquest.
John Watson, buck negro, charcoal dye,
was called up to answer the charge of
walking about the streets in women's
clothes. John came up bedecked in a
white sack, calico dress, shutdown, and a
barrelhoop crinoline. He was sent to Jail
in default of fine Of ten dollars and surety.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.

RICHMOND, VA, November l6.
A series of tablcaux for the benefit of the
southern orphans were recently given at
tie theatre here, under the management of
Mr.. j. Schiers, member of the Southern
Orphans Relief Association Of Baltimore,
which were quite successful, and hand
some sum was realized. The managers OF
the theatre kindly rendered it for the use
of the ladies free Of cost, as well as their
own personal services on the occasion.
Mrs. Schiers was ably assisted by Mrs
White, Mrs. Lottier, Mrs. McKew, Miss
Leila Dimitry, and Miss Emma Denison, Of
this city, all Of whom were Jealous workers
in this worthy object.
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The OpERA.-The " Bohemian Girl"
drew fine house last night. The dress
circle was qnite brilliant, not . few stran-
gers appearing In 1t. The performance was
excellent and most satisfactory TO the au-
dience. .,
Tonight, Miss Richings's benefit, with
a crowded house, as is already ascertained.
Flotow's sweet opera Of "Marths," the
theme of which Is the La. Rose OF
Summer" to be represented on the occa-
sion. II will be brilliant night.
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Auctlo,s Sales zJsts Dag.

MHssRs. WILLIAM X. SMITH 20, VII sen snis
morning, a. their sales lot . NUMBER " nof's''
mules, etc. -
", =. CLAIBORNE win sell M 10 o'clock this
..s.n,ng a lot OF captured hogs and goats.
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HEAVY HAUL.-The dog-catchers were
out yesterday, and besides seventy dogs
captured, twelve goats and twenty hogs
were bagged. The dogs were disposed OF
yesterday afternoon. The goats and hogs
will be sold at the police headquarters this
morning.
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AccIDENT.--Yesterday evening a wood
cart, driven by little white.boy, in back
ing into an alley in rear of metropolitan
Hall, was precipitated twenty feet over a
wall, smashing the cart and injuring the
mule. The boy had gotten of the cart,
and was backing it so he escaped injury.
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IUPWe are again reluctantly compelled
to postpone for day the publication of
the communication Of Mr.. ALEXANDER
DUDLEY, President of the York River Rail
road, touching the Airline railroad and
Mr.. LYoNs's letter. 1t takes the fate of
much other matter designed for this morn
ipos paper
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Ma. GREELEY AS UNITED STATES SENA-
ToR.-Hon. Horace Greeley, in response to
tho suggestions which have been made of
his name for United States Senator from
tho State of New York, says that he would
certainly accept the position If elected, but
declares that II any member Of the Legis-
lature Is importuned or solicited to vote
for him, 1t will not be his fault. A much
worse man than Mr.. Greeley might be
made Senator.
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OPERATIONS STOPPED ON THE YORK RIVER
Neutrality-suspicious. have been stopped on
the York River railroad. The hands have
all been paid off, and the contractors and
clerks have left for New York. The road
had been completed as far as the Chicka-
hominy. We have been unable to learn
the cause of the stoppage.
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AMArcH CANE OF BASEBALL will be played on
(to-morrow) Thursday afternoon at o'clock
between the Stonewall Baseball Club, OF Church
Hill, and the Alert, Jr., Baseball Club, OF Man
chester, on the Pastime grounds, at the head OF
Main street, to contest the championship between
the aforesaid clubs,
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An apron worked by The members ~. AZ.
family OF. General Lafayette, prcsantad 70 -
General Washington and worn by him r,s - !
presented 70 the Grand Lodge Of Mary,srd
By NJ. Entler, Worshipful Master 81
Mount Nebo Lodge, Of Shepherdstown, Wesi
Virginia, and It Is presumed will be worn
BY .Graad Master John Coates upon the &C.
casiQn Of laying the corncr-sfone OF the
nsN temple, - General Washington was
The Grand Master whom The corner-st0ne 81
TIE, gkssAnt espitcl 1t Warrington Was laid.
BdHia0rs Assyic0n.
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to- The length Of the proceedings OF
the Farmers Convention leaves us but
limited space for other matters. We in
vite attention to the report of their pro-
ceedings and the speech Of Mr.. NEWTON,
President of the State Society.
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FATAL ACCIDENT TO 4 VICAR GENERAL
On the 3lst ultimo, during the passage of
tho steamship Pereire from Hayre to New
York, the Rev. Etienne Roussellon, Vicar
General Of the Catholic diocese of New
Orleans, La, Q passenger on board the
vessel, In going on deck, slipped and fell
backwards, .injuring himself severely.
Alter reaching New York he was carefully
attended at st: -Vincents Hospital, but
died On Friday hast. Ell So
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TRoops FOR PETERSBURG Yesterday two
companies Of United States troops belong
ing to the Twelfth infantry came down on
the cars from Fredericksburg, en- route for
Petersburg.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
By Harrison, Goddin Apperson, Auctioneers,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.

:.
THE VERY VALUABLE FARM,
j. In KING WILLIAM COUNTY, on TIE !;
POINT. CALLED HUNTINGTON, CONTAINING
FIVE HUNDRED ACRES, FOR sALE.-We are
authorized by the present owner 10 sell the fore.
going valuable estate, formerly owned by the late
Thomas Gregory, adjoining the lands OF William
Brook, General Lee, Mr.. Johnson, and others !
about 300 acres Of open land, balance In wood and
timber, embracing some fine ship timber, and q
large quantity OF cord wood The soil Is excellent
for wheat. The land is perfectly level and Is about
fifty feet above the river The imgrovemsnts con.
sist Of LARGE BRICK DWELLING, with parb 20
manteis-cost originally about $40 600, and though
now out OF repair 1t Is supposed that by expanding
~ 900 the same conld be made comfortable. There
Is large harm, smoke house, dairy, and kitchen:
The land has been rented ont for many years, and
has partially gone down. It's fine access by The
river which Is navigable for steamboats, and sail-
ing vessels and its to the York River rail.
road, should commend 1t to those seeking prof;as
Bile investment In a fine estate. As the owner re-
sides In remote county, and has no use for the
farm, he has authorized us TO sell II at what is re-
garded great sacrifice.
Mr.. Francs Martin, who resides about two miles
from the farm, will show all the boundaries TO any
person wishing to view 1t. Apply to
HARRISON, G0DDlN s. APPERSOy,
no 2l-St Auctioneers.
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BY Harrison. Goddin 4 Apperson, Aueiions,,,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate .gsr,,
BY Harrison, Godd!n & Apperson, Auctioneer,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate AGENT.
VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENT

VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
ON UNION HILL, on TWENTY .FIpTV
STREET, FOR SALE AT AUCTION. Will be .o'i
at auction, on the premises, on TUESDAY the .',5
November, 1858, at O'clock =. NJ, the very q.
sirabls RESIDENCE located as above, near The
residence Of Mr.. Valentine Heckler, now IN tFs
occupancy OF Mr.. w. Y. jenkins. The lot hss A
front OF l29 feet and depth OF 100 feet 10 An lev
with well OF water in the yard. and a choice par
eel Of fruit trees.
Terms: 0ne-third cash balance At four ana
eight months, for negotiable notes, interest added
secured by trust deed.
HARRISON, GoDDIE L APPERsOy.
20 lugffrr.arg
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge Meredith held
his court, and was engaged in the transac-
ton Of civil business.
]. Henry Meredith, of this city, quail
fed as practitioner Of law.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ks- EXCELSIOR WHISKY.-Ws have for
sale farther supplies Of this much-admired MEL
Low OLD RYE WHISKY, to which we call
special attention. w. D. BLAIR y CO.,
under the Examiner Office,
no al-at Ninth and Main.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT is made Of the receipt OF So.
venty dollars, through Mrs. A.Y STOKES, collected
by Mrs. DAVID MrYGB, Of Alabama, for the OAK
wook Memorial Association.
Mrs. E. s. TURPIs, Treasurer.
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HUsT1NGs CoURr.-The following cases
were disposed of before Judge Lyons
yesterday:
Richard L. Bohannan was arraigned and
tried on an indictment for grand larceny
and proof having been adduced that he was
insane, he was discharged.
John Smith, indicted for burglary, was
tried, found guilty, and sentenced to re.
ceive nine and thirty lashes and to be
confined in the city Jail for three months
Some civil business was transacted, and
the court adjourned to meet to-day at II
O'Clock.
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BY James u. Taylor, Auctloneer,
Office opposite Spots wood Hotel.

BILE PRIVATE RESI-
IL DENCE, ON SOUTH SIDE or CARING.
TON STREET, ON CROWS HILL, FOR SALE ar
be sold on THURSDAY the II
of November, on the premises, al u o'clock 7. n :,
the desirable residence above described, now a.,
cupied by Mr.. George ". Richards. The hoa,a
has seven rooms, kitchen with four rooms, wed
and smoke house-all nearly new, aud In gooi
order. The building is put up In the best ,iys
city and surrounding country, and j. convenient, 0
the business part Of the city. The lot fronts 9 ss
and runs back l73 feet.
TERMS One fifth cash the balance on credit
OF four, eight, twelve, and sixteen months ior %.
gotiable notes, interest added.
JAMES NJ. TAYLOR,
no lo--tds Auctouesr