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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Some weeks ago VIM. Rodefer, son of the
late Col. John Rodefer, Of Hardy county, was
found dead in the woods near lions Church,
Shenandoah county. He was subject to fits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

"Uncle Toby" formerly slave of Col. John
Jordan, died in Lexington the 18th ult.-
He was supposed to be 80 years of age.
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For Rent.

A comfortable dwelling house, in good
neighborhood. in the town of Staunton. Ap-
ply at this office.
Jan 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The Ladies' should read Stark & Gillispie's
card in our paper to-day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Last Thursday tho weather cleared up dry
ing the roads rapidly. Farming operations
have commenced in earnest throughout the
Valley and things begin to look cheering once
more
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

ATTENTION FARMERS !--Hooe & Wedderburn,
of Alexandra, enterprising merchants and
prompt business men, offer great bargains in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

LIVELY TIMEs.-As the old Stage Companies
have contracts which will compel them to run,
and the new ones will have the mails, little
lively, old time staging may be expected this
Summer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Col Christians lecture, on the Scotch Irish
of the Valley, was listened TO by q large and
intelligent audience, Monday night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The Va. C. r. R. Company are selling dry
wood, at the Depot, at 81 per cord. 1t costs
about Is cents to have it delivered in town,
and has been great help to our people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Our lower Valley exchanges speak encour-
agingly of the wheat crop, but were gloomy
about the prospect for corn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The internal revenue man collected 500 in
Luray last week-causing q ''tightness'' in
money market Of that city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Numbers of fine fish, bass, &C., are being
caught in the Shenandoah from Strasburg up
to Woodstock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The Commissioner OF Public Buildings. Geo.
Harlan, has had the blinds Of the Cupola Of
the Court House repaired.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Edward Kefauser, charged with horse steal
ing, was discharged by Circuit Court of Roam
oke last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Mrs F. S. Saupc, at her old stand, is still
prepared to do work cheaper than any one
else in town. See Card.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

A. J. u. Moore, master workman, adver-
tises to-day. He does all kinds of wagon max
ing and repairing in the best manner and at
the lowest rates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Last Wednesday night the chimney to Piper
h Funkhouser's store house caught fire, and
it might have proved serious but for the exer-
lions Of several firemen and the firm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Johnny Noon, the enterprising news agent
at the Post Office, will accept our thanks for
late papers and magazines.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The lerproperty, near Burke's Foundry,
was sold last Thursday to Daniel Croan for
500, equivalent to cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Chicken theiving has become quite popu-
lar amusement in Harrisonburg of late, much
to the disgust of the owners of hen roosts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The farmers of old Jefferson have sent p
400 bushels of corn to The sufferers South
Where is Augusta?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The Building Association is fourishing,
over 5000 was loaned out last Saturday night
to good men, at reasonable rates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

FoXD OF THE WEED.-Some thieves broke
into W. P. Johnson's tobacco store, last FRI
day night and stole SIS worth of tobacco
Lookout!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Hon. ". R. Staples, of Montgomery, is to
address the people of Roanoke on the proper
course to be persucd, in the present condition
of the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The April term ofthe County Court Of Fred
erick, commenced on Monday.
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For Rent.

A House and four acres of Land one mile
from town. Apply at this Office or to- William
Kenney, near American Hotel
Feb 13-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Fred. Scheffer, E So, recently sold IL acres
of land. South of Woodstock, on Valley Pike,
to Mr.. Fccker for 81 800.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

It was 81, $780, not So, 200, as we stated last
week, that John Beard paid for the Honihan
property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The U. S. HOTEL Martinsburg, was not sold
as reported. The owners refused 80, ZOO for
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

MAIL CONTRACTS FROM STAuNToN.-From
Stanton to sangersville, S. u. Jones, $160;
to Huntersville, by the Springs, S. J. Reynolds,
So, 500; to Cedar Grove Mills, Robert Boyd,
S6l9; to Bonsack's &C., Robert Boyd, 3d.
1888; to Winchester, John J. Ennis, So, 500
A. D. Trotter received the contract from Ca
dys Tunnel to Bath C. H., at $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
WAGON MAKER.

Shop below Virginia Hotel.
AL kinds Of wagon making and repairs done
in the best manner and at the lowest rates.
Carriages, Buggies, &C., repaired. Salts
faction guaranteed.
march 27-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The stockholders of the NJ. G. II. Il. meet in
Alexandria, on April oath.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

observation-disclosures are being made to or
ganize Joint Stock Company, in Berkeley
county, for the purpose of manufacturing Sor-
Syrup. Il is proposed to have Steam Mill
and all the latest Improvements. Wouldn't
something of this kind pay in Augusta, Rock
bridge and Rockingham?
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Wanted {!

5000 pounds OF clean COTTON RAGS, at my
store in Stanton CT Middlebrook.
Jan eff w. NJ. POOLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The commonest loads Of wood brought from
S6 to So and $40, in Winchester last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The PREss-E. Cuthbert, correspondent Of
the N. Y. Herald, has been stopping at the
American for the last few days
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
FuLTz, p. Q.
Anril 3-4w

VIRGINIA :-At rules held in the
Clerks Office of tile Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, the LIST day Of April, 1867.
Nancy B. Whitmore, Plaintiff,
Against,
Jonathan Miller and Alkaline his wife, Edward
Huffman, and Frances his wife, Isaac My
ers, and Margaret his wife. Mary Z. Whit
more, Joseph A. Whitmore. John L. Whit
more, Mary j. Whitmore, Fielding Whit
more, Ann G. Whitmore and Solomon D..
Whitmore, Defendants.
In Chanee,y.
The object of this suit is to obtain assign
ment of dover and damages in estate of John
S. Whitmore, deceased.
The Defendants. Jonathan Miller and Ada
line his wife, and Edward Huffman and Fran
ces his wife, not having entered their appear
ance, and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that they are not residents Of this Com
monwealth: 1t is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication
Of this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect their interest.
A copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

"HuGGING," ''KIssING," &C. ON The Cars
AN EDITOR s'sEEs SOME 'TINGs. THE Fin
castle Democrat man has been travelling, in the
ladies' car (how did he manage to get there =
on the Va. & 7 R. R., and gives an amusing
account of what lie saw and heard. He graph
cally describes the excitement occasioned by
the kissing, squeezing, hugging, cooling, &c. y
of young married couple and how it made
him feel He concludes as follows: When the
Train arrived at Forrest Depot they got off,
and it is to be hoped that when they arrived al
home, that the kissing, squeezing, hugging,
cooling, loving, &c., was interspersed with va
riations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

CLEAN Up.-The Council OF Winchester has
appointed a Sanitary Committee and Staun
ton should do the same Now is the time to
go to work Don't wait for the authorities,
but let every man put his own house, back
yard, &C., in order. It's the only way to fight
the Cholera.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

The barn of Elias Pitzer, near Martinsburg,
was consumed by fire last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Geo. W. Taylor has been confirmed as Post
Master at Winchester
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

IRON AND SAND IN RocKBRIDGE.-The New
York Company that purchased Captain E.
Echols' sand and iron ore bank, near mouth OF
North River, Rockbridge county, are prepar-
ing to ship 500 barrels of sand per month, and
contemplate the erection of Furnace on North
River Canal. The sand is as white as snow,
and is used in the manufacture of the finest
plate and cut glass. 1t is so fine that it yields
96 per cent Of silica. Eleven dollars barrel
has been offered by Northern Glass House,
for 1000 barrels Of it. Why can't the glass be
made pSe&tably On the spot?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Our DEAD.-Thc Memorial Fair and Din
ner was continued Tuesday the 18th ult., re-
alizing about Sl69. We understand that the
ladies will give their grand Fair and dinner
on May 10th, the day set apart to decorate the
graves Of our dead. Contributions will still
be received by Charley Arnald at the Depot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
Receiv

Received To-day.
One dozen beautiful Balnoral Skirts. Hall
dozen Shawls. Very cheap for cash.
Jan l6-tf W. NJ. POOLE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

On the night of tn. 22d uIt., the barn, sta
bling and corn house, On the .sCatstail farm, !"
of James Roper, Jefferson county, being I'M
dermined by the late rains, fell into mass of
ruins, causing considerable loss. On the same
night the barn ON his Mount Hammond farm
also fell, destroying farming implements and
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

Glenwood Furnace, the property of F. T.
Anderson, Esq, of Rockbridge, has been rent
ed by New York Company who will run it
this year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

No business of Importance was transacted
at the last term of the County Court, of Roam
oke. The weather was bad and but few peo-
Pile attended.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
LOCAL.

A number of interesting Legal advertise
ments appear to-day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS WRITING OR GOING
To CALIFonNiA.-The steamers Carrying the
mail, leave New York for California, regular
ly on the LIST. 18th and 2lst of every month.
Passengers, baggage and mails reach San Fran
cisco i'll y days FIRST class passage is $500;
second-class 500; steerage 500. An opposl-
ton line has recently been started at lower
rates /: LIST class sou; I'd $l25 and Sd 500
The passage by this line occupies 70 days.
This route crosses the land some S0U miles
North of Panama, and thus avoids the discom-
forts and dangers Of the tropical transit. Stea-
mers of this line leave New York only once u
month, the Goth, but more frequent trips are
contemplated. Persons writing to friends IN
California or any part OF the Pacific Coast,
should be certain to have their letters mailed
in time to reach New York at least q day be-
fore the steamers leave.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

TELEGRAPH TO LEXINGTON The Gazette pub
fishes correspondence between Dir. Graham
and the Vice-President OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company, which contains the graft
flying information, that ina short ti,aea branch
from Staunton or Lynchburg, orboth, making
u cross line through. This has long been
needed, and the line should be rebuilt from
Stanton TO Winchester. Wehope some OF our
enterprising business men in Stanton, Hair
risonourg, New Market, Mt Jackson, Wood
stock, Strasburg and Winchester, will take the
matter in hand ut once. The interests OF the
Valley demand this improvement and it will
pay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
FuLrz, p. Q.
April 3-4w

VIRGINIA, to wit Sat Rules held
in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of Augusta County, on the lst.day Of April,
1867.
Samuel D. Humbert, Guardian for Bette and
Mary Huff, infants, &C., Plaintiffs.
Against,
Abraham Beard, and Margaret his wife, Bet
tie Huff, Mary Huff, Daniel HUFF, David u.
Huff, Levi Huff, and Sarah CARRIER and Mar
garet Kerr, formerly HUFF and Gideon
Huff, Defendants
III CAanceay.
The object Of this suit is to sell the real
estate OF which Jacob Huff died seized,
for the purpose of paying the debts, and to
distribute the residue among the heirs, ac-
cording to their respective rights.
The Defendants David e. Huff and Gideon
Huff not having entered their appearance, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not residents Of this Commonwealth: 1t
is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice,
and do what is necessary to protect their in
terest.
A copy-Teste,
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1000 Yards

Black and Colored Prints, just received and
for sale by W. NJ. POOLE.
Oct SLIT
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IMPORTANT NorlcE.-Hereafter we will not
give the certificate of publication" ofany le-
gal notice, to the Clerk, until the advertising
is paid for Parties interested will savetrou-
BILE and expense by attending to this matter,
or instructing their Lawyers to do SO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03

HIGHLY INTERESTING TO MARRIED PEOPLE.
the English papers, the best in the world, and
publish births as well as deaths. Happy ia
theirs and mothers have only to intimate to US
the advent ofthe interesting little Cherubs, to
have the joyful news proclaimed to the innu-
merable readers ofthe Virginian. Thus:
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Gen. I;arly.s Book.

UGH. 11aFfy 3 bOOK>
OF his Valley Campaign and Magazines for
April, at HUNTER g. NOWLlN'S.
ma ch 2O-tf next door to p, O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
COMPRESSION MERCHANTS.

COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
MATHEW BLAIR, c. s. Nick NSEf,
Late of NJ Blair & Co. Of Appomat,oz Co. Va.
Blair & Mckinney,
General
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
18th ST., Second door South Of Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
For the sale of Cotton. Flour, Grain, Leaf and
Manufactured Tobacco, and other
Country Produce.
Orders for the purchase Of Merchandise
executed promptly,
W4xsA 27-Gu
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son.
We hope our friends will not permit any num-
Der of our paper to be unenlivened by several
CT these interesting announcements. 1t will
be valuable as record in law.
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PUBLIC SALE.
SIMON II. ulLB. ! Seal. !

Sept 2e--sf
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A. III. ID. Moore,

2O-tf
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be submitted to YOU and sfurther bill for the protec
OF speech Ia faranen and abolition of the pass re
e'ectorai census Viii DC Laid before you for your
sanction 49,
AT the same time my government will REQUIRE your
cooperation 70 pass the of measures relating TO
questions OF more direc. and practical Importance The
INTRODUCTION OF the North system OF defence the
requirements OF the sinking fund and the increased
oemsnus or puDlc instruction in the different branches
Npue s'ui iurher extension Of the financial powers
oftne lsnd DO not doubt but that you will freely vote
the wncn my government demands for the high
est aHu OF the natIon-for defence against enemies
abroad and the development Of worthy education at
home. Wnnst Keeping in view the necessity for wise
economy my governments will agree with you to the
amount OF ana ho manner In which the necessary
addition 70 the existing shall be distributed Il
VIII above all things endeavor BY relieving and further
ing commerce. 70 compensate for the pressure OF the
Increased taxes by ncvsased resources
Tho losses which the State fund sustans by the aboi-
uon o. tue salt monopoly and she shipping duties
hitherto IN force conseqlen the treaties signed with
reference thereto will be balanced By the advantages
accrung ~ these to trade snd and
70 Industrial and Agricultural production The construc
ton OF railways will be continued with undimnshed
powers and law to be laid before you IN reference 70
vcinai roads will facilitate the construction aud rcpSir
OF - complete network possible. l expect at no
distant period that a uniform German system OF the
POSTAGE teleerapay coinage and weights and
VIII Do attained whereby the entire domestic life OF
each and all Of the German States will receve new
impulse / invite you, therefore, with confidence to
devote yourselves together with my government to
the iabors from which, trust may spring Increased
prosperity OF all ideal and material Of my coun.
try both for itself and ts connection other German
States
God bless the Fatheriand!
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SPECIAL MAIL TELEGRAM TO the HeaAlu.

CaribaIdi and the Revolutiouists in Geueva-
No Fixed Idea and Poor Results-G nribaI-
di Takes Sudden Leave ON Threat Of Riot
GsSrvA, Sept II, 1861
3:2o O'Clock p. NJ I
Gsrbald left the city this morning. His stay here has
been ovation. and with him goes oil the life
Of the revoutonsts' peace congress, which 10 merely
local affair and Of practical interest Importance
Neither vc,sr Hugo, Louis Blanc nor any other OF the
men OF great public prominence just announced were
present Jules Favrs has written unimporant letter.
but he 10 not here in person.
letter read from the English Reform League
to-day.
General Hooker and many other Americans are in
Geneva, but take part in congress.
Catholics have posted handbills on the streets de-
nouncing Garipaldi for saying no would take Rome
There we're threats OF riot n he had remained to-day
The whole affair seems TO have been got up to exhbis
Gsrbad. give few local celebrities chance TO VENT.
late themselves, and benefit hotel keepers
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uslesArts 10 TINE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept. 81, 1867.
At the republican district convention in Onondaga
county to-day the following delegates to the State con-
vention elected First district Andrew D. White
william II. slosson and David J. Mitchell. Second dis
trict, Charles Hlscock, Joseph J. Glass and Luke
Ranney. Third district Charles r. Fitch. Clark Shook
and George BAXTER The following were elected TO the
Fifth Judicial District convention George NJ Kennedy,
Frederick A. Lyman and A. n. Jerome.
SCHENECTADY, Sept 81, 1867
Al aconvention OF the republican Union delegates Of
this county, held tbis afternoon in this city, Judson
IAndon John II Cluo and G. H. Tuli were chosen dele
gates TO the state republican convention, and H. ".
Aiken, H. NJ. Crane, r. N. Schermerhorn and l.. FL
wood chosen delegates 10 the Senatorial conven-
ton. John A. Dersmer was chosen delegate TO the
Pattsburg Judicial convention.
COMING. ~ Y, Sept o. 1867
The Republican Convention OF the Second Assembly
District OF Steuben County have nominated for Assem-
bly,, lyman Balloon; State Delegates, Harlo Hakes,
Charles H. Thomson and George W. Pratt. Judicial Del
egate for naton--James @. smith Senatorial
Delegate for renominalon-John Ncks.
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the sluggish circulation OF semi worth, 'ss currency,
manufactures OF every either stopped entirely OF
working at quarter rates. roads are nea ected-
merely for the want OF the wherew TO carry the
repairs.
True, the national debt Of Austria is FAR smallN'r
thaa that OF the United States, and the premium
on silver Of the former country is far below
that placed on gold in the latter; bat then
here we lack that strong, determined, executive
win which makes profit Of difficulties income out Of
debt prosperity out OF trouble; that energy which
obstacles out TO surmount them that vitality which
and prospeg and nourishes unable twers it wiing)
will end Il not difficult say unless some radical re-
form changes the face Of things Is quite impossible
TO exaggerae thu difficulties the shifts the thwartng
obstacles TINS country Iab0rng under Attempt after
attempt and trials without end have been made bat I'M
successfully to raise the public credit to prop up shall
low articnes on which 70 raise money The year
has been one Of makeshifs and expedcns and peurle
means and futile attempts to make '.both ends meet"
row money OF find capital has been from its
own wretched, incapable insoivent populations. In
stead Of assisting them and itself BY encouraging the
pfooocsioh OF nome manufactures, facilitating the
means OF exports the transportation Of goods their SALE
1t contents itself with squeezing the purses excellent
wore much IN vogue in China, where its force fully
understood, Of dry, exhausted people.
rsper money OF every denomination under the most
Of q. IL esrn a.
noo 90 true the already gigantic amount in the market
2 to os Increased BY further issue Of gOver.meas
$500" Popot suo Vuty soCutlty I'VE WuiCu - tuo ucia3
on national bankruptcy-an event, BY the way which
Is oy some persons thought not so very improbable
Baron Becke, 90 1t is confidently reported In welt in
formed circles has lately obtained imperial sanction 70
the issue OF 900 more state notes. Of nve ten
and ffty forms.
The N0 Free Pre Of tho 25th contains an extra sheet
devoted to statement Of tho in which tho
financial prospects OF the country might and should be
Dettered The improvement OF the present railroads and
the immediate construction OF others is the plan pro-
posed Without doubt IL is very worthy excellent and
practicable mode. but without doubt also it VIII not be
attempted.
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MURDER IN KINGSTON, CANADA.

Party Of Unknown Men Kill the Night
Waterman of "a Distillery, Rob the safe
and Escape in 81 Sailbont.
KINGSTON Canada, Sept. %, 1867.
Cornelius Driscoll. tho night Waterman at Morton's
disiilIery in this place murdered between twelve
and o'clock this morning by two three unknown
men, who Afterwards robbed the safe OF $780, mostly
in American silver, and made good their escape in
large, black fast sailboa called the Lily. Four men
dressed In black were observed loanng around the
the decd stolen the salboat and gone down the in
the direction Of Clayton. There Is great excitement
here and strenuous efforts being made for their
capture The Chief Of Police and part Of his force have
to Clayton, through the Thousand Islands, in the
steamer Gazee; while the Mayor police magistrate and
another portion Of the police force have TO Cape
Vincent, In the steamer Watertown