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The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

LIS A T E OF GEORGE r. HENSON,
~ Deceased e is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrator of the above named es-
tate, to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to present the
same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months from the first publication of this notice. to
the undersigned, at his place of business in Shasta
DANIEL LYNCH, Administrator.
Shasta, May %, 1868. m23
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

F. & A. M.-The members of Western
Star Lodge, f. &. A. NJ, of this place, are
making preparations to appropriately cele-
brate St. Johns Day, Wednesday, June
24th. A procession, grafton and dinner will
be had, to be followed by public ball, in
the evening. As soon as the preparations
are completed programme of the entertain.
ment will be published.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

UNANlNous.-0ur exchanges from every
portion of the State represent Union men as
being highly pleased with the nominees and
platform of the Chicago Convention. We
hear of a number of prominent men who have
heretofore acted with the Democratic partv.
who now avow their intention of supporting
Grant and Colfax, Peter Donahue, of San
Francisco, being among the number.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

DENTIsTRY.-In a note, dated at MillvilIe
May 9th, DR.. J. S. Morse requests us to
state that he will be in Shasta on the 9Th of
June. to remain for one week only, unless
detained longer by a rush of business. To
use his own language: Those desirous of
the services of a tooth carpenter will do tol-
erably well to 6 i've me an early call, and look
out for the engine when blow my horn"
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

MUcHEE SIcK.-Wednesduy evening a
Chinaman rushed wildly up town and i'm
portuned Drs. Pelham, Shurtleff and Brice-
land to go to Chinatown and see "a Celestial
of the female persuasion, who had become
tired of life and swallowed dose of " cold
pizen." The physicians declined to accede
toJohn's request, but the would-be suicide
recovered by reason of having taken an over
dose of the poisonous drug.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

SwANEY CAsE.-The jury in the Swaney
Scale case, recently tried in Stockton, failed
to agree. five being for acquitted and seven
for conviction. A new trial of the case is
ordered for the August term of the Court,
an1 the Judge directed the prisoner to be
admitted to bail in the sum of 5000.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

SALUTE.-A salute of one hundred and ten
guns was fired in this place on Monday
evening, IN honor of the nomination of Gran,
ana Coltax. The nominations give entire
satisfaction to the Union people of this coun.
ty, and Shasta can be depended on to roll
up heavy majority for the Union ticket in
November.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

ADMINISTRATORS Fenian raid. more for
mldable than any preceding one, is likely to
be made on Canada at an early day. The
Canadian authorities are making extraordi-
nary preparations to defeat it. Fenianism
is making heavy inroads on John Bulls
purse nowadays.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

lssANE.-One of the Siskiyou county Off
cials passed through this place few days
ago, having in charge VIM. Subway, order.
ed to the Insane Asylum by the County
Judge of that county. VIM. Subway is an
uncle of Geo. II. Subway, who was sent to
the Asylum from this county, last week.
They are both men of family, and afflicted
with the same mania-Spiritualism
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

COUNTY CoURT.-On Saturday, in the case
of the People VS.. Kenyon. the Court sentenc-
ed defendant to pay fine of three hundred
dollars. The coin was promptly paid and
defendant discharged. In the case of Hughes
VS.. Davis. suit dismissed, plaintiff paying
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

OUTRAGE.-Six American merchants were
recently arrested by the police of Monterey,
Mexico and thrown into loathsome dun
geon, without any charges whatever being
preferred against them. After being sub.
jected to gross outrages and robbed of their
money, they were discharged amid cries of
death to Americans" The Mexican com
mandant, Escobeda, made no effort to protect
them from the rabble. These Mexicans need
a thorough reconstruction at the hands of
we'll appointed American army.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

SCHOOL TRUsTEEs.-The Trustees of sew.
eral of the School Districts of the county
having neglected or refused to appropriate
the Library Fund due such districts. the
County Superintendent wishes to state that
in compliance with the law, he has ordered
the required books of A. Roman Co.
through J. NJ. Manasse, and that they will be
ready for delivery on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

QuIcKsILvER.-J. B. lIiginbotham and
another party here recently discovered a
quicksilver mine on the South Fork of Clear
Oreek' which prospects surprisingly rich
Since the discovery large number of claims
nave been taken up in that locality.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

THREATENING.-Resi of the Round
Mountain section report that many of the
Indians in that vicinity threaten to kill a
number of white men in case Indian Jim is
hung for killing Chittenden.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

Goose LAKE.-A few years ago this lake
had no visible outlet at any point, but COL
Magee reports that OF late a channel has been
formed from the lake to Pitt river, and that
quite volume of water flows from it.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

REcovERING.-Mr. James Carr, who suf
fered such severe injuries by being thrown
from his buggy, near Trinity Centre, last
week, is in fair way cf recovering. His
head was severely bruised, and one of mis-
ribs broken by the fall
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

GOING HOME. james King, an old and
much respected citizen of this county, leaves
on Sunday on visit to his relatives in In
diana, whom he has not seen for fourteen
years. May good fortune attend him.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

FUNERAL.-The ceremony OF depositing
the remains of ex-senator McDougal in Lone
Mountain Cemetary took place at San Fran
cisco. on the Oath inst, under Masonic
auspices.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

In Sacramento, May 25th, Carrie A., relict of the
late John E. Dent, aged II years, 6 months and
day.
AT his residence, Buenaventura Rancho Nav
29th, Major Pearson b. Reading, a native of New
Jersey, aged about "a years.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

foPuLAR.-Since Sam. Richards eomrleted
that model thoroughbrace wagon for Brady
of Red Bluff, he has received or,5ors g.
Tehama county for number of similar vebi.
les, and is busy at work patting them nm
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

iNsuRANcE,-Common sense and prudence
would dictate to US to insure our propertv
A fire may occur at any moment and sween
everything before it. The Pacific Insurance
Company will do the job on reasonable
terms. c. c. Bush is the agent in this
place.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

HUNe.-OFarrell, who attempted to as.
sasslnate Prince Alfred, at Sydney, N. S. w.
has been hung.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

The Cleveland papers announce the mar
riage of Henry J. johnson to Mary J. John
son, formerly his wife.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 Sfates for the State of California

VNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
A states for the State of California.
In the matter of Henry Jones, Voluntary Bank
rupt-This is to give notice. that on the l4th day
Nav 1868 Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against the Estate of Henry Jones' of the village of
Lower Springs, in the County of Shasta, and
State of California. who has been adjudged
BANKRUPT on his petition; that the
payment of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for bis use,
an the transfer of any property by him, are for
hidden by law that a meeting Of the creditors of
the said Bankrupt to prove their debts and to
choose one or assiguees Of his Estate will be
held at a Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden in the
eitv of Petaluma in said District, the Registers
Office Hills building, before Rowland L. Wood
worth, Register. on the 18th day of July, A. D.
1868, at o'clock p. NJ
CHARLES W. RAND, Z. S. Marshal.
As Messenger, District of California
By GEORGE F. Worm, Deputy. m23
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
ONE CENT REWARD!

DAN AWAY FROM THE UNDERSIGNED
IL on the night of the 18th inst, one Caleb
Barber. The above reward will be paid to any one
to not bring him back.
SAMUEL ISAACKS.
Shasta, May 10, 1868. ma
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

PITT RIVER VALLEY.-The Susanville Sage
Brush stated, few weeks ago, that the
greatest portion of the best lands in Pitt
River Valley lay within the limits of Lassen
county. Col. Magee has just returned from
Pitt River Valley. where he has been engaged
in establishing the boundary line between
Lassen and Shasta counties, and he informs
US that the entire settlement, as well as the
best lands of that section, are in this county
The principal portion of Big Valley, some
times claimed by Lassen county, he found to
be located in Siskiyou county.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

L. b. MERRY has purchased the interest of
E. T. Bean in the Nevada Gazette, ami will
hereafter have sole control of the paner
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

HAL.-A heavy hail storm occurred at
Bells, few days ago. Only slight sprink-
ling of rain fell here at the time
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
BIRTHS.
I)H ED.

AT Canon Bottom, May 9th, the wife of Hen
c. Woodrum, of a daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
PROBATE NOTICE.
In the Probate Court of the County of Shasta
State of California.
In the matter of the Estate of f. Nc
Collister, Deceased

Order to show cause why Order of Sale of Real
Estate should not be granted
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30

INDIAN BATTLE.-The Sage Brush of MAJ
10th gives the follow account of fight with
the Indians at Surprise Valley:
From several of the residents of Warner
and Surprise Valleys we learn that the SOL
dlers and citizens had quite a severe battle
with the Indians near the upper end of Sur
PRISE, on the 9th inst. Capt Munson was in
command of the troops, and finding the In
dams strongly posted among the rocks upon
,he mountain side, was compelled to give
battle by assault. In the charge citizen.
Daniel Hoag, was killed, and Lieut.. Delaney
severely wounded. The Indians were routed
and sixteen Of their number slain Hoag's
death is said to be attributable to his reckless
daring. He climbed the mountain in advance
OF the assaulting party and alone wildly
rushed upon the savages in their conceal
ment. He was highly esteemed throughout
the valley, and at his funeral. the following
day, there was large attendance of citizens
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-30
Sheriff's Sale.

Assessor, Fourth District, Californ
Dated at Shasta, May 30, 1868.
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GEORGETOWN.
Affairs in Georgetown.

SUDDEN DKArH-Miss Mary Ann Beall. an
aged lady, one OF the oldest residents OF George
TOW q, and sister Of Wa ID. Bsall, Esq, tell
dead from stroke of apoplexy yesterday n
her hrother's residence, No. lis West street,
from whence her funeral took place n four
O'clock this evening. The remains were en-
easta IN walnut COMA, covered with black
cloth, on The lid Of which was plate in Scrihsd,
Mss Mary Ann Beall. died Sept. 29th, is5-,
sged % year,, The funeral services were
conducted by The Rev. Dr. Williams. % Carist
Church; after which. the interment took place
81 Oak Hill Cemetery.
INDECENT ExPosURE.-Rob't Iowdsr while
Passing along Water street last evening. chose
10 make an indecent expos ure OF has person:
but even IN those retired portions of the town
there are vigilant officers on the lookout as
vas proven by the fact that officer Harper nan
quence of which was that Lowder appsared
before Justice Buckley, and placed a. 50 10 his
credit IN the Corporation fund.
SPINNING YARNs.-Henry Dean. a rome
maker, undertook 10 have a good time yester-
day by getting gloriously drunk, and Went
around 10 the business places Of some of his
nefghbors spinning yarns, winch he thought
TO be interesting TO all IN his bearing. But
officer Lambie thought they were more annoy
ing than otherwise. aud arrested DeSn and car
ned him before Justice Buckley, who thought
the fun was worth s2-5O 10 the Corporation,
ard 80 decided.
Heber Tent, No. ., of the Independent Order Of
Rechabites. held n meeting last evening, and
quite number Of gentlemen were elected
members OF the organization.
Ex-MAYoR ADDIsoS.-We learn that this
venerable gentleman still lies in a critical con-
dlton, and Is perfectly resigned 20 his tate
This afternoon at five o'clock in pres nee OF
ms family and a few Of his intimate friends.
b. Will partake OF the Sacrament al the hands
OF the Rev. Dr. McCalley, OF the Dunbartou-
street NJ. Z. Church.
RIVER NT.-Eptered-schooner Samuel
ii. Travers. Applegartb. Baltimore: sloop Man.
gatuek, Alexandria, with whea: FOR Hartley a
Brother.
MENoRANDA.-The steamer l.. &. knight, for
New York, Will to-day take about two
thousand barrels of Georgetown flour for
transportation northward. The steamer James
3 Green, OF the packet line, which started
simultaneously with the T.. &. knight from
New York, has not yet arrived.
The CAHAL.--The arrivals reported since
the LIST instant, number 62I. Very few boats
are arriving tins morning, in conseq uence, az is
said, of slack water about 80 miles below Cum
berland.
MERCHANTS ExCHANGE-On change this
morning, i,3tO bushels of wheat Were offered
without any sales. After our report closed
yesterday, l,et0 bushels red wheat were sold at
S2.20 per bu shell.
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DIED.

GURLEY. At o'clock Wednesday morning.
september Goth. Rev. PHlSHAS ID. GURLEY. u
D., pastor of the New York avenue Presby terisa
Church, in the SD year of his age.
His funeral will take place from the residence
IF Judge Casey, no. 3es & street on Saturday
next, (Sd prox. j at p. m. The arrangements for
the funeral and services connected Herewith will
be anneun cee to morrow.
SOFTER. On the 3oth instant, ISABELLA
SOUTER, q native OF Edinburgh, Scotland
her funeral will take place from the residence
of Joseph Shillington, $40 G. street north, be-
tween 4th and 9Th, on Thursday afternoon. at 8
o'clock p. m. Her friends aud the friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
HERM0ND. In Georgetown, on the 30th inst 4.
at "a o clock DAVID SIIERMER, infant son Of
months.
The funeral will take place from the residence
OF his grsndparent, Mrs. n. A. Grimes, to morrow
afternoon at o clock.
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CoRNs, &C.-Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist.
OF twelve years practical experience in the
United States and Canadas, and established at
424 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d. c.
since 1851. removes Corns, Bunions Bad Mails,
&c, and successfully treats all diseases of the
feet without pain or inconvenience 20 the
patient. The shoe can be worn with ease I'M
mediately after the operation. Refers TO the
many eminent physicians, surgeons and thou
sands Of ether responsible persons who pa
tronIZe his establishment. Hours from a. m
to p. m. No charge for consultation AZ office
Calls made az residences from % p. N.
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CITY ITEMS.

ELEGANT BUSINESS SUITS for SIS, and a
splendid assortment of Fall and Winter Cloth
ing for Men and b US, ar liable & Cos, 46S Pa.
ave-. under United States Hotel.
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JEwELRY.-Silver-pl plated Ware and Fancy
Goods, new STYLES, received this morning, At
Pngg's One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. I35
Pennsylvania avenue, near street.
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HEAR NE, PEOPLE, AND LISTEN TO THE
VOICE OF WIsDoM.-Those in want of Gents
Furnishing Goods, good goods, al low prices,
60 TO the ORIGINAL FRANC. i9i Seventh street
between ID and +, where you Will find a splen-
dd assortment twenty per cent cheaper than
in any similar establi shment in the eity. His
motto is, "a quick penny is better than a slow
dollar" Remember the place ial Seventh
street, large plate glass front, six doors below
E street. No branch store a9.I.
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WENAKE NO IDLE BOAST in saying our stock
OF Piece Goods. Tor custom work, cannot De
excelled Qf equalied) in quality, amount OF
patterns, or price, by any house in this District
A. SAKs & Co. 5I7 til street.
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MEssRs. liable Co., proprIesors of the
fashionable Clothing House, 46S Pennsylvania
avenue, between Sd and 4 streets, have Sc
cured the services of Mr.. p. II. DoNELAN, one
OF the most experienced and popular OF sales
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PRICE LIST Of Gents Furnishing Goods at
the ORIGINAL FRANCS, 49i Seventh street. be-
tween ID and + streets: Good White Shirts, SIa
81 so; Fine White Shirts, S2aS2 50; good Under
shirts and Drawers, Soc, 75c, and 81; A No. 4
fine Merino Shirts and Drawers, Si5a, 81 IS;
good Cotton Socks, 10, Is, %. and 25 cents; best
English Half-HOse, So and $3.50 per dozen;
good Paper Collars, three boxes fer IS cents
White Handkerchiefs, Is, 20, and % cents Linen
Collars, Cuff Ties, Bows, Toilet Articles, ETC.
at popular prices. Remember the place-9i
Seventh street, large plate 'front.' six doors
below street. No branch stores. 9,9,I:
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PARADR.-This morning a company of Fe.
man troops, unifol med in green jackets, blue
pants, carrying the American. as also Fenian
colors, paraded down Pennsylvania avenue
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CONTRACTS AwARDED-To-day contracts
Were made Tor grading and gravelling 9tn street
from " TO streets, and eth street from to X
streets, with Sidney Mcfarland for first named
AZ IN cents for grading and IL for travelling;
Michael Duffy for the second, IS for grading
and IA tSr gray cling,
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GENTLRsKS's BUSINESS SUITS, ready made.
large assortment for SIS. SO, $40, and ~. Al
Geo. 4. Henning's, No. 5ll III street He has
also fine assortment of fine Cashmere and
EeayeT Suits, to $40
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The REToRT CoURrEoUs.-"You're q dul I
looking set" as Sozodont said 20 the ne elected
teeth: 1--WE shall soon improve under your
auspices" as the neglected teeth said 10 Sozo-
don't.
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FUNKRAL.-This afternoon, the funeral of
the late J. II. Wheeler, member of Mechanics
Lodge, No. Is, i. u. u. f., of Baltimore is
being attended by Metropolis Lodge, No. Is, of
this city, headed by Heald's Washington Brass
Rand
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MAHRIED ID,

ROCKwELL-HOBBIE, On the 29th instant,
At the CHURCH OF tho Epiphany, by the Rex; 9; H.
CHARLES +. ROCKWELL. o. g. Army. TO
nLLLN c., daughter OF the late Hon. S. z.
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"SPALDING's GLUE" with brush. useful
and indispensable in every well-reg ulated
house.
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ATTENTION Is CALLED to the advertisement
in another column of information wanted as to
the whereabouts of Alexander Bostirks a car
penter by trade, late of Cincinnati. Ohio
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BRONZE Doors FOR THE CAPIToL.-Four
years labor at the Ames Works, Chicopee,
Mass, has at last brought to completion the
bronze Capitol doors. and they are soon to be
packed for transportation to Washington The
cost Of the casting and finishing is stated at
from $4,000 to $4,000.
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PERSONS wishing to subscribe for THR STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard
viii please leave their orders at No. LII East
Capitol street. between 4th and 5th.
JOHN CO8GINa, Agent,
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POCKET PICKED-Some time last night,
during the First Ward Seymour and Blair
hag-pole demonstration, Mr.. Charles Howard,
OF Alexandria, Va, had his poe kets relieved OF
wallet containing between sixty and seventy
thief obtained his prize through the means Of
an expert incision In Mr.. HIS breast coat
pocket, cutting hole entirely through the out
slce cloth and canvas lining Of the pocket large
enough for the purse to fall through.
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AFPAIRs AT THE SoUrH.-A large audien CO
Of ladies and gentlemen assembled IN the
Congrs gational church, corner Of Tenth and u
streets, last evening, for the purpose or listen
ing 10 lecture by General u. u. Howard reia-
tive to affairs at the South. He was introduced
&c the audience BY Rev. Dr. Whipple, aud
spoke fer nearly an hour and a halt. asd was
usteuesi to with the closest attention.
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MARRIAGE LICxNsEs.-During the month
closing TO-DAY liz clerk OF the Court has issued
10 marriage licenses, O: which IS were TO col
cred couples.
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The MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION BONDS
advertised In our paper are among the very
best securities in the market. We call the
attention Of our readers TO their desIrability as
TO the smallness OF the ISSUE S20,0OO, compared
10 the value of the property, from sl50,OO to
S2t10O0, and the consequent perfect security
insured with the advantage of purchasing at
IN gold as do Governments, now at premium
or ten per cent Certainly such a chance for a
safe and profitable investment is seldom offered
TO the public.
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IMPORTANT PATENT LAW SUIT-A case of
great importance to the railroad managers has
Just been argued before Judge Fisher of the
Clrcult Court, upon appeal from the Commits
sloner OF Patents. The appeal was taken by
John Swan, Of Maryland, upon an adverse de-
cislon OF the Commissioner upon an interfer-
ence declared tetw cen the appellant and Isaac
Drlpps, OF Chicago. The question at Issue is
one OF priority of invention IN the matter of
TIE patent sleeping cars with side passage
private state-rooms cross berths, movable
couches, and independent ventilation Mr.
Swan having obtained a patent for reservoir
pipes and revolving wash basin, or the 9th of
June, 1c67, in connection with cars constructed
In ms wise, comes in on application for a re-
issue with amended specifications. Dripps
mace the hrst application for the car patent,
ana was rejected by the examiner and the board
OF examiners, whose decision was reversed by
Commissioner Theaker. In the matter of in.
teTference the examiner decided thar priority
81 invention was in Swan, but his decision
was reversed by the Board and the Commits
sloher Inc appeal to the court was TO deter.
mine, therefore, whether Swan or Dripps was
Tue hrsl inventor OF the new side passage state
room car. Swans testimony proves him TO
nave Explained his idea by diagram in An
gust, lcuJ. Dripps' testimony CLAIMS January
l16h, as the datc OF his invention, and the latter
reduced his invention TO practice. but neither
of tie claimants applied for a patent until I>6,,
DrppS IN February and Swan il AuIlI of that
year The case was argued on behalf of Swan
by Joseph j. Stewart, Esq, OF Baltimore, :.
fnllllps, Esq and ID. Breed, Esq, of Wash
lng'on' ana on the part of DTIpps by J. J
Coombs. Esq, OF Washington. Judge Fisher
has the facts of the case now before him. and
holds II SAB cUTid