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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

During the entire course of his practice DR..
Lghthill mas devoted exclusive attention to the
treatment Of the diseases above mentioned with
success SO hattering and well known that invalids
from every section of the country, have frequont-
ly undertaken long and expensive journeys to
place themselves under his professional care.
Aware, however, that numbers throughout the
country desirous Of placing the mseIveB under his
care, are deferred by the expense and fatigue in
Gident to a journey he has, in compliance with
many urgent requests Of parties in this county
made this professional visit to Delaware TO afford
such persons an oppor tunity Of consulting him in
their more immediate vicinity.
Determined that all the advantages derivable
from treatment at his establishment in Cincinnati
If, may be secured to those in this part Of the
country, Dr.. Lighthill has made arrangements at
great expense, for the conveyance to Delaware,
Of his many apparatus and instruments cOmpriBs
ing all the leading inventions more recently adop-
ted in medical practice with such signal advan-
tages, together with many original inVent tons and
improvements Of his own, by the judioiOus employ
meut or which diseases can be conquered, which
have heretofore been considered inCurable and
beyond the reach Of medical science.
Among the most important Of these, may be
mentioned the employment Of
AToAHI25D FLUIDS
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Governor Sprague has been unani-
mously reelected u. s. Senator by the
Legislature of Rhode Island. This
doesn't look much like repudiating i'm
peachu1ent.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Recently-pubIished returns of the
school statistics of Ohio show that dur
ing the past ten years the number Of
teachers has increased from 1883 to
q 1858; the amount of their salaries from
81, us, ,978 to So, ,I95, ,227, and the total ex-
penditure for educational purposes
from 81, ,299,9I7 to S4, ,763, 464. But It is
curious fact that the ratio Of attendance
to the number of children of "school-
age" shows a small decline, instead of
the increase which might have been ex-
pected.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Persons who have conversed with
Secretary Seward say he viii support
Grant and Colfax no matter what other
candidates may be nominated.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
Assassination Of Major Lawrence,
United stata Marshal.

Special Dispatch 10 the Cincinnati Gazette.
RUssELLvILLE KENTUCKY June 16.
Major Lawrence, United States
Marshal of this District, was assassi-
mated at this place ky a returned rebel
soldier this morning. He is the fifth
Union man that has been murdered
here within few months. He was
Major Of the 17lh Kentucky Cavalry
during the war, and has a brother
living In Buffalo. New Z ork.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Napoleon once entered a cathedral
and saw twelve silver statues. What
are these?" said the Emperor. THE
twelve apostles, y was the reply. Well,
said he, take them down, melt them,
and coin them into money, and let them
60 about doing good, as their Mast
did"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

A eotempoFary says that Mr.. Chase'a q
position is a trying one, It isn't as
trying, in the JEFF. Davis case, as we
wish It was,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

New ticket for the Chase Democracy.
For President, Thad. Stevens Vice
President, Charles Sumner.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Mr. CoIfax's name should be pro-
nounoed as if spelled CoaJfaz.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

On Saturday last three or four mem
bars of Congress were chatting in one
of the Committee rooms of the Capitol,
on the coming Presidential campaign.
Senator Salisbury, in speaking Of the
Democratic Convention in July, said -
17st n tug sIo7.t oItI1re i5 Gasq' ma T,,I IS suppose
I WON'T make a fight before see Sum-
ner put on the ticket with him for Vice
President"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

General Mcdowell has removed EE-
Rebel General Humphreys, Governor
of Mississippi
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
And LUNGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE,

DR.. Lighthill requires to see the
patient but once, as his treatment
can afterwards be applied at home
with perfect success.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
"a PIeagant Homo for Sale.

r WILL sell my farm OF 26 acres, four miles
III North Of Delaware, on the Horse Shoe Road.
The land is well fenced all around. brick house
very nice and nearly new, with rooms and
splendid cellar always dry, well and oisteFn at the
door, good barn, wagon house and wood house,
good orchard, all grated fruit, Land half cleared
balance beautiful grove Of timber. Possession
given Nov. 1st. Gail at the farm
June 70 '6S-tf. JONAS RISHER.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

tinct element Of the prolitical situa-
ton. We might thereafter leave him
out Of the question, and proceed IN
embarrassed with the grave through
hithereto less urgent problems Of Fin
anee, Debt. Taxation, and Industrial
Progress.
THE PENDLETON EsCORr-A large
delegation Of the Western Democracy
organized, uniformed and equipped is
TO 60 to the New York Convention
under the style and title of The Pen
dleton Escort" The following ac-
eording to the Cincinnati Commercial
is to be the uniform of the Corps:
PantaIooBs, one leg Of Confederate
gray and the other of Federal blue
With an Enquirer greeHbaek cOnspieu-
ouslg pasted upon that portion of the
garment which covers aud cOneeals the
center of gravity IN the human animal.
Short jackets of the same material the
colors reversed, literally picked out
with silver braid and studded with the
buttons of the q. s. A. and
the G. s. A, complete the general COS
tune. BrOgaDs, butternut stockings,
ties black slouch hats, or
namenied with tail-feathers Of the en-
blamatic rooster, stout hickory walk
ing-sticks with the bark on, Oil-ClOth
sarpetbags, and a boiled rag for change
are eH regte-
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Il. Z. POWELL,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
/ TTTTLL Buy and Sell town, city property, farms
w lands and all kinds OF real estate, draw deeds
mortgages, contracts, title bonds, &c.
/ ~ All property advertised without charge.
No 1. A ane farm in Liberty Township, abor
hveA miles from Delaware ard known the Hen
" Hyatt farm, contains 117L acres all under
fence 50 acres cleared and under cultivation
balance timber land. House, Stable, out buildings
young orchard, wells runniH@ water, sc, Pos
session given October first. Th.- - offered al
a great bargain. Enquire on the PREM Tef
7. f. POWELL, Real Estate Agent.
No. 2. A desirable dwelling house on william
Street, near the o. ". p. College. A New Stone
House, two stories high, and contains some seven
Or eight rooms with the usual conveniences, Sta
place offered for short time very cheap.
No. 4. A good lot on washington street at
No. 8. Two anO building lota on William Stree
very cheap.
No, 6. Several large tracts or Western land tor
sale very low, or for trade FOR town property in
Delaware or farming lands In Delaware County
T. f. POWELL,
10. Z. very desirable farm about one mile
north OF Delaware, contains 81 acres Of land, as
acres cleared and so acres good timber, a good
frame House, barn, orchard, Spring, WE'LL oistern,
&C. This is one OF the best locations near Dela-
ware, with good pike 90 town. Terms low and
slime giTen. Enquire on the premises OF Benjamin
Soigfritd, or OF 7, +. POWELL, Real Estate Agent,
No, 8. A dwelling house on Railroad ST., bo-
tween Washington and Liberty, North side, with
usual improvements Cheap only $780, Enquire
FOR terms 40, Of T. F. POWELL, Real Estate
agent, t'LIan02l-
TO Nnshlp containing 100 acres, with House, Barn
Orchard, and ether Improvements. VIII be offer
paEtloullrs Enquire Of T, T. PQWh ELL,
Oct25, '67tf. Real Estate Agent.
No. 10. FOR SALE.--A good farm OF 40 acres
IN Seotu Tow Wnship, Boxes Creek, with dwelling i
house, tarns and other out-buildings, young or 4
lhard. log acres cleared and under cultivation /
md balance good timber. Best quality Of soil 1
-oI terms and other particulars enquire Of p. J.
9yeth on the premises or Of T. E. POWELL, Real 4
Estate Agent, Delaware, Ohio.
fob25'0S.
No, ~. FOR sALE--A good House and Lot on
iouth Franklin Street. House With six rooms and /
Hual i'm pruYementg, well, cisiorn. Eo, This prop
,ossessiun given soon. For Terms, &o., call on
]. =. POW ELL, Real Estatoi Agent.
Apr.8, 0s.W
No. II FOR SALE.--A farm OF "a acres on he
laryBvillo road one mile West or Delaware, Ohio,
u under good fences and cultivation, good brick
ouao with SIX rooms, barn As foot square grain
~ and 2ther out buildings, good orchard OF fruit
FooB, 10 De sold very cheap, end terms easy.
inquire On the premises, or Robert Dayoe, or Of
T. E, POWELL,
JunetaGaer Real Estate Agent,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

BY CAEPER & VAN DEnlAN,
Atty'G for Hunniwell, Noses b Hunklo,
June 10, 186s-5WpfS1b, 90.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
NEW ABVERTIsERlENTs.
WM II. NEWHALL,
lroRlrERLY 49, Q. PLArr.l

EEOIIlllallI4L " WLLIl . ElllALLsI
TTAS opened shop al L. n. VAN HORNS Mu-
II 81 Store, Corner Winter and Union Street,
East Of Main Sc for the Repairing Of Watches,
Clocks, Music Boxes, Jewslry, sc. Would be glad
10 see his former patrons ana friends.
Ra- III Work DONE ia tie BEST MN
WER IS USUAL. "a
Iune 10 '6s-Smf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

Secretary ofstate-GEly. I. R. SHERWOOD.
supreme Judge--YVILEIAAf WHITE.
B0aru Public works. AATEs5 MOORE.
s9ehQOl GoHnlni iasl leIler--G APT Is A NORRIS.
Clerk ofi5uprene CONFECTIONERY FOOS.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

CHAsE's MoTTo.-I would rather
be right and be President, but -- [
must be President Columbus Jour-
nal.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
ofPreventiva

is worth pound Of cure. Fever and Ague can be
prevented in all climates and by tho constant use
Of Robaok's stomach Bitters, and Outlines tha
very worst cases have been cured by their timely
use. Persons living In malarlous districts should
never be without them, n U. STARR, Agent, Op-
posto American House.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

By order of the Central Committee.
J. w. LINDSEY, J. 8. JONES,
Secretary. Chairman.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

We all have cur trials-all except Jed
Davis.-[Chicago Post.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

The 'jSteGUO9't7 Cooking stove with
late improvements on exhibition, and
for sale by THOMAS EVANS, JR.,
sole agent for Delaware, 90.
Greenbacks Wanted
E OR - LE

yearlinR Short Horn Bulls
2 Short Horn Bull Calves.
yeaFling COlts-well bred.
2 three years old Colts.
Old Mares-One with sucking Colt, by Bell
rouOder Trustee.
II Leicester Rams.
: % leicester Ewes.
2 South Down Rams.
80 South Down Ewes-choiCe-
10 South Down Ewes and WBtherF, in lot.
Iseeond hand Spring Wagon.
second hand Top Buggy.
l Sets second hand Buggy Harness.
seooni hand, little Hubbard Mower,
Also-FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE,
$40 Acres Of land ia Taylor County, Iowa.
100 Acres Of land in VermiliiOn County, Illinois.
June 5, 'GS-Im, c HILLS.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19

In the treatment OF Catarrh, Deafness, Affections
Of the Voice and Diseases OF the LarynK genera Iy
and the employment Of an improved and perfected
form of
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-19
For Sale.

A DESIRABLE HOMESTEAD. within the corDor-
fA ate limits Of Delaware, consisting Of thirty
acres Of land, including fine grove Of timber and
a young orchard Of apple and other fruits. A
large brick house, good barn and other neces-
sary convenienoes. For particulars inquire Of
June I9 '6s-4t. T. F. JOY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
SPRING TRADE.
1865

7 HAVE just opened stock Of Spring Goods,
| bought on the most advantageous terms and Sc
lected with great care. invite the attention of
buyers, feeling confident that in quality and prices
nv goods will compare iavourably with any in the
market. Ny stock embraces
DRESS GOODS, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
COTT0NADES. WHITE GOODS, NOTIONS,
SHOES, HATS, QUEENSWARE, dc.
Full line Of Groceries and Domestics at prices
which cannot fail to please.
Arril %. DAVID HOWELL.
WHITE and Checkered A Mating, Floor and
April %. II. HOWELL.
7 AIDES Sewed Calf Walking Shoes, very sup.
Il Tipped Lasting Walking Boots
Laced and Button Gaiters-extra high cut.
April %. d. HOWELL.
TRENCH and Stone China Tea Sets. General
i Assortment Queens and Glassware to be found
April IS. at D. HOWELL.
C,HFESE. Nacaroni. Fresh Water and Soda
I Crackers. Sup. &. ?. Tea, Blk. Tea. Rio aud
Garuyra Coft.e. d. HOWELL.
QUAKER Bonnets, Straw Hats. Parasols. Sun
- Umbrellas, Buck Gauntlets Cheny Lace Hdks.
Linen aud Hem Stitched do. for sale by
April %. d. HOWELL.
The latest patent Lamp Head ex'ant, possessing
advantages not claimed by any previous invention.
April %. For sale by d. HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
Memorial Day.

MemOFlaA LAY.
Saturday next, the 18th Of June, Is the day
appointed for the strewing Of the graves Of the
Confederate dead with flowers. The day de-
voted TO the memory Of those who lost their
lives in defence Of ga lost cause the cause
Of freedom and right, defeated by money and
might. Those who bring their tributes OF
fresh flowers, will meet TO mourn the dead anu
the cause-alike noble and true.
,,Th,v bavenoeolum highly wrought, affections
Nor marble Sab nor granite shaft to teach US how
Rut lst his usage be observed, which We have just
And for Successive ages hence descend from sire to
son, , -
And when shaft and statue fall, twill honor do our
braves,
When with flowers, with fair young flowers, we
come and strew their graves
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
SAPPING TON HOTEL,
CharIestown, jefferson County, w. Va.
RE-OPENED.

TN view of the advancement of Charlestown in
growth and prosperity, and impressed with
the necessity of additional Hotel accommodations
to meet the wants of those who may visit 1t either
an business or pleasure-the undersigned has ia
ken lease for a term of years of the large, COM
modious and comfortable Hotel aforesaid on Main
street in the centre of said town and in the centre
of business, and he announces TO the public that
said Hotel has and is undergoing a thorough re-
pair-ibat he has furnished u with new furniture,
and that It il now ready for he reception Of travel
lers and boarders He is supplied with FIRST rate
cook has polite and attentive servants, and stab
ling to accommodate those who may honor him
with their patronage.
For many years proprietor of the Wager House
at Harper's Ferry, the undersigned fatters him
self that his experience in the business will enable
him so to conduct the establishment as TO give sat
isfacton to all who may soloarn or abide with him.
PRICES MODERATE -
ISAAC FOCKE,
April lG ls6s-ly Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11

CharIestOwn as a summer ketfe""
some weeks ago We called attention IN our
columns TO the many attractive features pre-
..-,,l nv Cr,r,estown to the visitor from the
o-,,rle8 and heated streets Of our large cities
dwelling particularly on its fitness as sum
-,.- -es9-t for such as wished to escape the dis
-.-.,,trsps,s and dangers of a Summer spent
amid brick and mortar Surely our testimony
.st, the beauty and salubriousness will not
.a "a, be coroborated by an who have vlsitei
og- town and improved their opportunities Tor
vievin. the surrounding country.
Within an hours ride of some Of the grand
o.. and most sublime scenery that artists pen
cr ever delighted to translrto canvass where
the rocky bed Of the Potomac receives the green
and shining waters Of the smiling Shenandoah
.-fi frawnius precipiccs on the one side and
.,a-v rrfu'stag hills on the other; in couve-
r.srt proximity to those popular watering
r-arcs IarIau's, Clpper's aud C'pon Springs
and within picnic distance Of dear, beautiful,
romantic ola Shannonjale whose picturesque
ruins suggest sadly pleasant memories OF days
e."A Aud Lang Syue spent 10y Joyous compa-
MES IN those now smoked and blackeucd halls.
An these and many other charms recommend
.r- Quiet town 90 the seeker for rest and recrea-
ton who cares not for the fagsiug gayeues OF
Gle crowded Springs.
The streams in our county afford uae opp'r-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
Shannondale Springs
PROPERTY.

TI'HE we'll known SbannOndale Springs, With
L Is9 acres Of prime land, are for sale. This
valuable property il situated In Jefferson County,
West Virginia, i've miles Of CharlestOwu, and thir
teen from Harper's Ferry by the bes, road. The
Alexandria LOudOun and Hampshire Railroad will
pas one mile South Of it, and viii render access 10
il easy and pleasant. 1t is only six hours distant
from Baltimore.
short time before the war tho main building
was accidentally burned, and the war Itself pre-
vented the company from rebuilding There are
but two Of the original propret0rs living, and
they are too old 70 commence the work 81 renova-
ton. The heirs Of others arc numerous and pre-
fer selling.
TOT man Of enterprisa, or two fthe right quail
tiles, this property holds out strong inducements,
even a. farm; but two niinersi springs Of high
repute give il a value fa- ~ ,0nd stthor a. plea
SAINT home or plsc" Of ,ublic resort for health.
The heslth-givin. quality II the -eter has been
sttested by emin mt chemists, ana IL rural charms
have been n theme u praise " every visitor for
more thu 80 years. Tie wz;er 4 similar 20 that
OF the celebrated Bedford springs. Amongst ma
ny testimonials, We Grd before us one dated twenty
years ago. from two prominent gentlemen Tone o.
them a physician, VITO faiiy tr.td the efficacy ot
the water. We append u, ~ July descriptive anu
rithou, ersggcTauyn.
FsgDgsrcxr0zS, May -, 1874.
We take pleasure In adding orr testimony N tho
msss that might be obtained, 10 favor Of SsASSoN-
DALE. We have yisitd the SpIbhgs frequently
and drank freely fthcir waters, very mach % our
benefit. They are strongly tonic, disphoretic, d.
uretie. and cGthartie light and pBngent; neither
crowding nor depressing the stomach when drank
freely There is no watering place in this coun-
try that holds greater inducements To the invalid
than ShannoDdsle. Ia is romantic ard beautiful
place, with every comfort and convenience that
yisiter can dssiTe.
EpwARD GoLpsro2orGr,
HEsRY SCELLY.
For terms, spply 10 WILLIAM CROW,
CbsrIsstoyn, Jeaerson Co. w. Va,
Or, JOHN S. GALLAHER,
asy7 ltes. wsstiagtcr CITY, D. c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11

GRANT FOR THE NIGGEE General Han
cock some time siuce, removed some Of the al
jermsa and other city officers Of New Orleans
BE jl So because he declared that their con-
duct was So bad that they could not be toIer-
ated Nine Of these officers were removed
Ser0 of these lrne Negroes. The other day
Grant issued aa order commanding Hancock 70
restore these officers 70 ne place from 'cbich he
hal rsuorei heu,' How do YOU like that,
white soldiers L. 5. Grant has become the
servile tool Of the Negro Suffrage fanatics in
Congress. he appoints negroes 10 office By his
otrn 0r3.~ Rich isn't IL?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
10 CharlottesviIIe CLroniele says /:

CATER things settle down in Virginia. and
the whites get the control of matters again, the
white men who are now bobnobbing with the
negroes will be in a pleasant predicament.
Their game is a truly desperate one: they
sacrifice all their social ties. accept the con-
tempt and execrations of their entire race for
little or big ofices-and the houses which
they shall have builded viii suddenly tumble
in ike the frail and unsubstantal mimic struc-
,pres which h',lc chiN,eu make with cards
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11
Splendid Estate
AND
MILL PROPERTY
AT PUBLIC SALE.

4 Administrator de Joni. non of Elisha Paxton,
Y with the will annexed. shall proceed to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder,
On TUESDAY, 10th day Of JUNE, merit,
at II o'clock. A. NJ, on the premises, that valua
bic estate and mill property OF which Elisha Pax
ton died, seized and possessed, lying IN the coun-
~ of Rockbridge, Virginia. on the North River
Canal six miles southeast Of Lexington, in good
neighborhood, containing about
FOG Acres. about $50 Acres cleared and
the balance in timber.
Orthe cleared land there is about co ACRES OF
40. / ALLUVIAL RIVER BOTTOMi the bal
ance Of the cleared land consists Of heavy stiff clay
soil, known in this section Is blue grass lands
The land produces wheat, corn, tobacco and clover
finely and is susceptible ola high state of improve
meni and can be divided into three tracts TO suit
purchasers, il desired, with buildings on all.
The improvements consist Of Brick
Dwelling House, containing six rooms win
basement and garrett, all elegantly nnlshed ana III
GOOD repair, a two-stOry brick kitchen and brick
smokeh6use. good barns, stables, corn cribs, aud
all necessary outbuildings. There is also ON the
premises a LARGE ORCHARD OF EACELLENI
FRUIT.
The other buildings consist Of comfortable log
dwellings, with barns and other necessary out
houses attached. The mill property consists OF
BRICK MERCHANT MILL,
with three pairs Of burrs and a plaster crusher;
4
power, and in a good neighborhood for wheat and
country custom. There are also on the land two
other water powers which may be brought into
at very small expense.
The land is well watered with springs on differ
ent portions of it, and with water in every field.
Iron Ore crops out on the farm and gives indica-
tions that there might be extensive beds.
At the same time and place will sell three tracts
of land living on the Blue Ridge, about three miles
from the home place, containing in all about 100
Acres: the said land il heavily tmbered with
oak, chesnut and poplar suitable for farm and
building purposes.
TERMS Cash in hand probably 10 per cent?
and the residue in five equal annual payments,
bearing interest from date, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security; the title
retained until the purchase money is paid; or the
title will be made at once, retaining lien for the
purchase money. If the purchaser desires cash
will be received in whole in part Of the purchase
in lieu of the bonds.
Sale in gross and not by the acre.
JH. PAXTON,
Admir- of Elisha Paxton, deed.
Nav II, 1sGS-ts. Prs. fee S36.25.
Richmond Weekly Wing, Hagerstown Mail and
Charlestown Free Press copy ids. and forward bill
10 this oflice-Ler. Gazette and Banner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-11

IMPORTANT DECISIoN-RICHMoND, VA,
June S.-Chief Justice Chase in a case to-day,
charged the jury to the effect that all bonds,
drafts. notes, &c, drawn during the war in the
rebel States payable in loyal States, are Illegal
and cannot he recovered at law.
The State Auditor writes a letter to-day an
nouncing that there will not be money enough
in the treasury to pay the July interest on the
State bonds.
In respect to Mr.. Buchanan military Offices
were closed to-day Guns were fired every
half hour. and a national salute at shutdown.