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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-11-23
Trustees Sale.

TTNDER ard BY virtue Of deed Of trust to
I j me executed by Charles Pfanne enstiehl on
tue Sd day Ci March. 1856, and duly recorded al
the Registers office Of shelby county Tennes-
see, in Record Book No. IS, part second. pace
10 and Ice and TIC and III, will, on
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w. s. PICKETT L CO.,
Cotton Factors l. Commission Merchants,
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA.

VETE are now entering upon our twentieth
w year of business in Memphis, and the
sixteenth in New Orleans, and solicit cOntin-
uRnce of patronage from our friends and the
public generally. Our house in New Orleans
will, as heretofore, be under the MANAGEMENT
Of WIN. 3. PICKETT. an cid and experienced
merchant in the New Orleans cotton trade,
aud affords to our customers the advantages Of
either market, as their interest or inclination
NAV induce them 10 ship
We keep always on hand a good supply of
Groceries. Provisions, Bsgging, Rope, Gum
Betting, Plantation and Family Supplies gen
orally. WORMELEY, JOY & co.
se4 SIN
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Chancery Sale Of Real Estate
Friday, DecemOeg. 9th, 1867.

On
Friday, December 9th, 1867.
l2S7. y. r. D-IOhn n. Fleming, admir-, et al.
vs. Wm-Neal, et al Chance Y Court Of Mem
phis-
DY virtue Of an interlocutory decree inside In
Dthe above cause, will sell At public auction
70 the highest bidder az the Court House door
in the city Of Memphis, Tennessee
On Friday. December @. 1857.
between the hours OF 10 am. and j. IA. the fol-
lowing described real estate, TO wit: sixty
seven (57) acres, bounded as follows. On NE
soUth BY the lands belonging TO the estate OF
Wtll1ford sullivan, on The west by the land be-
longing to the estate Of ". Farley. and on
the north by said Fariey's lands and tlis iands
Of John JRrman, and on the east by the land OF
said John JaIman said tract Of land lies about
three miles south OfCOlliervIlle, Shelby county.
Tennessee, the same being the farm OF A. 9.
Neal, deceased, at his death.
Terms OF SaIe-pn credit Of seven months
notes with good security ana lien retained un-
I'll psJ ment Of purchase money.
EQUITY OF redemption barred.
A. ASTON, Clerk and Master.
Nov 6fh, 1861. nag dfd
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El,.llsfoe,s 0nIe

DY virtue OF a deed OF trust made to me by
ID Fannie Il. Hunt and John A. Hunt on the
lst day of August 1865, and recorded ia the
Registers ONCE Of shelby Cnunty, in book No.
o. pages 81 and ~, 70 secure certain indebted
ness therein named, viii,
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Trmstee,s SaIe-

NY virtue Of an order OF the Chaneery Court
b OF the city OF Memphis, appointing me
trustee. under Deed OF Trust executed to hiu,
by A. p. Dies, on the 18th day OF Septen bsr
1853. to secure the payment Of certain notes frs
II. II. HUM, therein mentioned, which said
Iced OF Trust Is recorded In the Registers
once, in book Ne. 81, part lst, pages 55S, $50
and $50, 1 Will,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
West Virginia Legislature.

In the Senate of West Virginia, on Thurs
day last. Mr. Hoke, from the Judiciary COM
mittee reported the following substitute fol
Senate Joint Resolution No. 0, Authorizing
the Governor to appoint Commissioners TO treat
with the authorities of Virginia on the subject
of the public debit
WHEREAS The General Assembly Of Vir-
ginia have appointed three Commissioners to
treat with West Virginia upon the proper ad-
iustment of the public debt of Virginia, incur
red previous to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the
State, and the apportionment thereof between
the said States Therefore,
Resolre3, BY the Legislature West Virginia
that the Governor Of this State appoint three
Commissioners on the part Of the State to treat
with the Commissioners appointed by the State
of Virginia. upon the adjustment of the public
debt of said State, as provided in section 9, Of
"an ordinance to provide for the formation OF
a new State, adopted by a convention Of the
people of Virginia, on the goth day Of August
1861, and in section g, of article s. of the
Constitution of West Virginia, and report their
action to the Governor, to be by him commuui-
Gated to the Legislature for their approval OF
disapproval.
But masmuch as the authorities of the State
Of Virginia have seen proper to commence legal
proceedings in the courts of the United States
for the dismemberment of this State, the said
Commissioners are not to treat with the Com
missionors on the part of Virginia, as here
in provided, until the final determination OF
said legal proceedings, either by the deci-
sion Of the courts, or the final REIMBURSEMENT
of VIRGINIA IN all clniTns on her mart fo thc
counties Of Berkeley and Jefferson.
%. That the Governor of this State be re-
questcd to forward a copy of these resolutions
to the Governor of Virginia.
On motion of Mr. Carskadon, the resolution
and substitute were laid on the table
On Friday last Mr.. Koonce presented re-
monstrance of citizenso of Harpers-Ferry. against
the proposed repeal of the charter of that town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
LOCAL SUMMARY
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
T. w. Potter6cld, Sheriff, will sell in Charles
town, on Tuesday, 2Gth inst, q valuable Stallion
and Brood Mare. ~
Stock. Farming Utensils, &C., by Thos. q. Trus-
sell, on Tuesday 26th of February.
Farming Implements, &C., by George Il. Tate,
on Thursday, February 2sth
Personal Property, Stock, Farming Implements,
Grain, Produce, de-, by Daniel Hcfhebower, EXT,
on Tuesday, March 9th. /t 5tlH
Land for sale by DR.. w. o. Macoughtry, Special
Commissioner, on Saturday, March 9Th
Stock. Farming Implements, Wheat in Ground,
&c., by Hendley Mstead, on Thursday, Marchl4th.
"Short Hill Farm" Rockbridge County, for sale
by w. F. Poague, Admir-, on Thursday, Feb'y 20.
House and Lot-very desirable property-at pri-
vate sale, by Col. X. III. Lee.
House and Lot for sale, privately, by Mrs. Mary
S. Spots. This property in good condition, COM
Portable, &c.
Town Lot-excellent building lot, lss acres--ior
sale by s. H. Brown, Real Estate Agent
Farm at private sale by Mrs. Ann d. and Thorn
as f. Smith.
Very valuable Jefferson Farm for sale by Joseph
Myers.
Furnace Farm for sale on Friday, March 22nd.
Our readers cannot fail to be profted by peru
sal of the advertising pages of the Free Press,
and the advantages derived from liberal and judi
cious employment of our columns must be apparent
to every one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
MARRIED

On the 18th inst, BY Rev. Z. l.. Kreglo, Mr..
JAMES. NJ. HENDRICKS to Miss SARAH E.,
daughter of Mr.. Samuel Knott, all of this County.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. II. Wisser. Mr.. HEN
RY MILLER to Mrs. MARY BRANTNER, all OF
Shepherdstown.
L. Shuford. Mr.. JOSEPH Mccoy, of Washington
County, Md, to Miss MARGARET WINTERMOY-
Err, formerly of Shephcrdstown.
On the Sd inst, by the Rev. J. s. Heig, Mr.. c.
II. SPRINKLE to Miss AMANDA II. WELSHANS
all of Berkeley County
On the 3lst ult, by Rev. Samuel Rodgers. Mr.. G.
II. NJ. BEAVERS to Miss MARGARET NJ. DONO-
HOE, all of Loudoun County.
On the 18th ut, by Rev. Y. J. Richardson, Mr..
JAMES SLATER to Miss MARY DARR, allo
Loudoun County.
On the 9Th inst. by the same, Mr. VIM. II. YIRTS
to Miss MARIETTA, daughter of Mr.. Robert ).
0rme, all of Loudoun County.
On the 7th inst, by Rev. II. R. Smith, Mr.. GEO.
R. ELGIN, to Mrs. SARAH L. DOWNS, all OF
Loudoun County.
Riley: Major W. W. GOLDSBOROUGH to EMMA
eldest daughter of Benjamin Robins, Esq.
In Frederick, Nd. on the 3lst ult., by Rev. O.
Inrle. Mr. |. THOMAS ClIAPLINE, of Jefferson
County. to Miss LAURA, daughter of the late Col
Schley, of Frederick, Nd.
On the 18th inst. by Rev. w. Il. EggestOn, kO
MANUS RINKER of Frederick County, to Mis-:
MARY j., daughter of VIM. F. Rogers, Esq, Of
Clarke County.
On the 10th nit, by Rev. ". A. Robinson, A. N
CRANE, Editor of the Winchester Journal, and
Miss h. NJ. d. FLINT, Of Irasburgh, VT.
On the sOth ult. at Natural Bridge, by Rev. ".
F. Junliin. w. T. P0AGE, Esq, to Miss MARY
daughter of YIN. Mofet, decd, formerly of Staun
ton.
On the Doth ut., by Rev. G. H. Martin JAMES
\. CLINEDINDST, of Woodstock, to Miss SAL
LIE A. BELT, formerly OF Frederick County, late
of Woodstock.
On the 9th ult, by Rev. DR.. Shipley, PARKINS
| MILLER to Miss GRACE G0SNELL, all of Fred
erck County.
On the 9TH inst, by Rev. George Shoaf, SAM
UEL MCDONALD to Miss MARY V. LYNN-botl
of Frederick County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
MILITARY DEsPoTIsM.

We have had no space to follow up the cut
raseous legislation of the Radicals in Congress
in regard to the bills to place ten Southern
States under military rule The infamous bill
of Eliot of Massachusetts,, to give louisiana up
to negro rule, was passed in the House by more
than two-thirds vote, and the bill of Stevens
to put the whole ten undermilitary domination
was passed by vote of 100 to SIS.
1t was this latter measure, falsely styled a
bill to reconstruct the States, which occu-
pied the Senate on Saturday and up to half
past six o'clock on Sunday morning.
Reviewing the Louisiana bill, Mr.. Doolittle
aptlv said its title should be amended so as to
read. not to restore civil government, but to or
ganize hell in the State of Louisiana.
Messrs. Salisbury, Davis, Cowan, McDou-
call. and others, made able and scathing speech
es against the atrocious measures proposed.
The Radicals made no effort to pallate the
contemplated enormity, but eventually Mr..
sherman. of Ohio, offered substitute for Ste
vens' bill. understood to be the work of Sen
atorial caucus.
Mr. Norton moved to strike out the false pre-
amble. but this and all otheramendments failed,
except one by Mr.. Doolittle, that no sentence
of death under this act shall be carried into ex-
ecution without the approval of the President B"
yeas 81, nays l6.
The bill was finally passed by vote Of %
to 10 there being IS abSentees.
Strange to say, both Van Wrinkle and Wiley
voted for a bill which totally destroys the fabric
of West Virginia; forif Virginia was not State
,ritEin the Union, she could not legitimatey
give her assent to the dismemberment of the
Old Dominion. To such absurdities and viola
tons of laws aud constitutions does party sub
serviency lead men.
1t is a brazen, downright lie, to characterize
Virginia and the other nine as "rebel States, y
and still more infamous falsehood to declare
that no adequate protection for life or prop
erty now exists in those States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

~rhe citizens Of each State shall' tno longer)
"be entitled to all privileges Of citizens in the
Federal States"
"The United States shall' mo longer guar
antee to every State in this Union a republic
can form of government
A State "without its consent shall be de-
prived Of its equal suffrage in the Senate
elm all criminal prosecutions the accused
shall' tno longerl "enjoy the right to aspeedy
and public trial by an impartial jury OF the
State and district wherein the crime shallhave
been committed, which district shall have been
previously ascertained by law, and to be inform
cd of the nature and cause of the accusation; to
be confronted with the witnesses against him; to
have compulsory process for obtaining witness
es in his favor, and to have the assistance oil
counsel for his defence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
HARPER's FERRY.
A Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun, says

A Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
moro Sum- says
During the period of Gen. Washington's in
cumbency of the Presidency various tracts Of
land at Harper's Ferry were coded to him and
his successor in trust for the United States, for
the purpose of erecting buildings for the manu-
facture of arms, &c. The government armory
and workshops remained at that point up to
the time of the breaking out of the war in 1861.
The War Department having determined a.
gainst relocating the government armory there,
application has been made for sale or convey
ance of the land to parties whoare DESTROYS OF
putting up manufacturing establishments.
During the governments occupancy several
religious denominations, the Board Of Educa-
ton and an Odd-Fellow's lodge were allowed
to erect edifces on parts of the ground These
different associations now ask an act of Con-
gress to allow the Secretary of War to give
them deeds for the lots respectively occupied
by them. Doubts have however, arisen in high
legal quarters as to the right of the United
States to sign away any of this land, as the
original deeds of trust to General Washington
expressly stipulates that the ground so convey
ed was to be forever held to the uses and pur-
poses of the United States, and if surrendered,
it is thought that the heirs of the original own
ers might claim that the entire tract reverted
back them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
DIED,

In this place, on Monday morning last 18th inst,
after an illness of several weeks. Mr.. GEORGE Il.
MONROE, in the 18th year of his age
He had for number Of years been an active
member of the Methodist Church, and marked for
piety and zeal. As husband he was allectionate,
and regarded for integrity and usefulness as citi-
zen. The large concourse ofmourning friends, and
the impressive services bore witness to the worth
of the man and present a testimonial which will be
cherished By the bereaved widow.
On SUNDAY morning the 10th inst, after prOtrac-
tcdness, in happy triumph of the christian faith
Mrs. SAVILLA RENTCH, wife Of D. S. Rcntch, Of
this place, and daughter of the late Joseph Stone
braker of Washington County. Nd, in the 42d year
of her age. Her funeral services were held on the
afternoon of the 18th. and were attended by very
large concourSe of mourning relatives and friends.
Shepherdstown. II. W.
In Berryville. on Wednesday the 18th inst. of
Consumption, R0WENA, daughter of MIR. Adam
Barr, in the Dist year of her age.
In Clarke County on Friday the lst inst, Mrs.
PH0EBA GRANTHAM, wife Of James Grantham,
at a very advanced age.
On Tuesday night week, her residence in Scrab-
bic, Mrs. KATE SHERWIN, wife of Mr.. Henry
Sherwin and daughter Of Mr.. James Clark of Mary
land.
Near Leesburg on the 30th ultimo., Mr.. CHRIS
TOPPER HOW SER, in the ODD year of his age.
On the 2Sth ultimo, near Leesburg, Miss MARY
MCFARLAND, in the 25th year OF her age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
HARPER,s FERRY PROPERTY

\ bill has passed the House of Representa-
tives. and is now before the Senate to author
ize the Secretary of War "a to convey, by deeds
in fee simple. the lots of ground at Harper's
Ferry. in West Virginia, which have been here
tofore granted for use as sites for churches and
other charitable and educational purposes, to
the following bodies, respectively, in Harper'S
Ferry, namely: the Evangelical LutheSan
Church, the Methodist Protestant Church. the
Methodist Episcopal Church, the Roman Catho-
lie Church, the Presbyterian Church. the Board
of Education, and the Virginia Lodge, No. l,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, so as to
secure their permanent use aud possession for
the same purposes, and for no other"
It seems not to be known that the Catholic
Church is not upon the public property but
upon ground given by the Wager family.
Mr.. Wiley was put somewhat aback by Mr.
Johnson of Maryland, when he suggested a
doubt as to the authority Of the United States
tocouyey title at all.
Mr.. Wiley has a bill in charge for the sale
by the United States of the Armory property,
and a transfer of the proceeds to West Virginia
for schoolpurposes. Wearesatisfed that such
sale, desirable as it is on many accounts, can
never he legally made without the consent Of
the heirs of the original owner Robert Harper,
and of John Wager, senior, and John Wager,
junior The conveyance to the United States
was for mere song, compared with the real
value Of the property, and it was not trans
fer in fee simple, but in fact lease as long as
the government should use it for the purpose
for which it was transferred at a very low price.
The property is very valuable, and the inter
est Of the heirs can be but little if any, short Of
half a million of dollars. Seventy years and
the spirit of Improvement have given an i'm
mense value to the water power of the two
rivers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Death Of Rev. NJ. A. Costello, ID. D.

The Rev. DIR. Costello so we'll and favOrably
known in our community for his distinguished a
bties and his untiring zeal in the discharge of his
pastoral duties departed this life at the Catholic
Parsonage, Harpers Ferry, on last SUNDAY evening
about ~ o'clock.
The DR.. was a native Of Ireland. He devoted
himself at an early age to the service of the altar
and passed through his course of classical and the
olorioa studies with great success in the college OF
Au-Hallows near Dublin. He was the first student
of that renowned institution, who was hOnOred with
the degree of Doctor Of Sacred Theology. Shortly
after his elevation to the holy Priesthood, in 1851,
he came to this country having previously selected
the Diocese of Richmond, Va. as the field OF his
missionary abOrs. He was at once placed in charge
of the two congregations of Harper's Ferry and
winchester. over which he presided till the time Of
his death-winning. by his unwearied exertions in
the cause of religion and his many acknowledged
social virtues, the warm affection OF his own flock,
and the good will and esteem of persons of every de-
nomination ;,
In the death of this eminent Divine, the Catholic
Church of Virginia. already so scantily supplied
with clergymen deplores nalmostirreparablel loss,
and. the community at large, most estimabie gen.
tleman and staunch defender of Christian morality.
The illness which wasted away his strength was
long and painful The redoubled labors of the past
four or five years told but too perceptibly upon his
anparently strong constitution. Early last spring.
his friends began to discern many evident symptoms
of declining health. Repeatedly and earnestly was
he entreated by them TO consult for the
Of his health, by timely and suitable relaxation
He was unwilling abandon his post till complete
lv frustrated BY complicated disease, which baf-
fed the patient skill of the best medical advisers
His missionary career was short-not quite ten
years; the rich bloom of youthful health was STILL
n all its freshness, upon his cheek for he
~ the 35th year Of his age,ye he has left behind
him, memory that will long be cherished bv his
many friends, and long rerered by bis devoted flock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Lyceulii.

The following question will be discussed at the
Christian Association Rooms on Monday Evening,
18th instant:
"Can the unity of the human race be established
outside of the Scriptures?'
DEBATERs.
Afirmatire-Rev. I. B. Shepherd and Joseph
Trapnall, Esq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
baltimore Conference.

The Baltimore Conference of the NJ. f. Church
South, will assemble in Trinity Church, Baltimore,
on the 9th of March 1t is understood that tickets
equivalent to Round Trip Tickets will be issued by
the r. & o. and W. & p. Railroads to persons Wis
itng the Conference. No doubt large numbers
will avail themselves of the reduced rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Advertisements.

Our readers are invited to examine our Baltimore
advertisements which represent some of the first
houses of the city. WeAdd, this week, to the num-
Der, the Card of E. BENNETT, Importer and Whole
sale Dealer in Fancy Notions, 326 Baltimore ST.,
Baltimore. Our MERCHANTS cannot go amiss by
dealing with this well known establishment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Oil Paste Backing.

We are indebted to Mr.. W. c. LANGLEY, of Win
chester, for a supply of his Oil Paste Backing,
which is favorably mentioned BY those knowing its
qu6ties. As a nicely polished Boot or Shoe is es-
sental to the dress of every gentleman, we direct
attention to this article, which can be obtained in
large or small quantities at the store of Messrs. W
G. Russell & Co at Winchester.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Shenandoah Ferry.

We observed on our last visit to Harper's Ferry
that the crossing at that point is all right. The
freight boat, "Great Western" is ready for heavy
work, whilst the Passenger Boat, "Laura Belle, -
is ready to convey pedestrians at short notice.
Mcssrs. Ncer, Stevens and Reed will insure safe
passage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

Mr.. Garrett President of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has announced to the Board of
Directors of that company, that he has conclu-
ded negotiations with the North German
Loyds Steamship Company, for running a
line of steamers between Baltimore and Bre-
men
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

RAILROAD PRIvILEGEs.-Among the acts
passed by the Senate of the United States is
one to grant certain privileges to the Alexan-
dria, Washington and Georgetown Railroad
company in the District of Columbia. 1t per-
mits the company to run steam engines from
the depot of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company along Maryland avenue to the rail-
road bridge across the Potomac.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

John II. Surratt is said to have reached
Washington on Monday last, on board steam
er whose name is not given A guard has been
stationed at the navy yard, to prevent all COM
munication with the vessel except by high Off
cial permission.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

MARYLAND NJ. p. CONFERENCE.-THE an
nual session of the Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, will be held in Baltimore
the second Wednesday in March next, and the
present month will be devoted to the election
of delegates by the various stations and circuits
within the Conference limits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

WEST VIRGINIA-We should Judge from
orr different West Virginia conservative ex-
changes that a most unhappy and almost in
tolerable condition of things prevails in that
country. It would seem rs if society in near
" all sections was wholly disorganized, all
manner Of crimes being of frequent occurrence,
while an ex-Confederate has no chance of JUS
tice at the hands Of the "loyal' authorities.
AleranIri1 Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

The large brick House, in Shepherdstown, be-
longing TO the heirs of the late Daniel Border, was
sold on Monday week, to Joseph A. Chapline, for
the sum Of SO, $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
Resigned.

ENEtI HtU.
Mr.. JosEPH BARRY, County Superintendent OF
Free Schools for this County, has rendered his
signation to the Board of Supervisors. This will
be regretted by all Mr.. b. is fully competent FOR
the position, and a warm friend Of Education.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

The Rev. HENRY A. WISE has accepted
call to the rectorship of Christ Church, corner
of Gay and Fayette streets, Baltimore, and will
enter upop his duties about the first Sunday of
March.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed
the bill authorizing the transfer of the proper
ty, &c, of the Manassas Gap Railroad to the
Orange and Alexandria company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-21
LuUnbec.

Maj. W. J. HAWKS has on hand large supplies of
Lumber. His facilities are such as to enable him
to furnish the very best, in any quantity, and to
suit all purposes.