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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
SElI8Rl!F1 SA!L89

10y virtue OF one writ OF tierl la
I'D cias to sme directed from the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Lin
coin county, Tennessee, / will, on
Saturday. he29h Of February, 1868
offer for sale to the highest bidder,
for cash, ct the courthouse door in
the town of Fayetteville, alltbe right,
title, claim, and interest that Jake
Anthonysha in and to FOUR
TRACTS OF LAND lying in Civ
il District No. 5, Lincoln county,
Tennessee, and bounded as follows !:
First 7ract-BegiEning at a beech
standing on or near gulley. be.
tween said gulley and David SuIli-
vans Stable, running thence North
l54 poles to buckeye and dogwood
stump and green sugar Tree, thence
West with the south boundary Of
the lands owned by the heirs of JAS
Creson 1877 poles to a stake, one Of
the northeast corners Of NJ. George,
thence South Sith said Georges line
63 poles to two beeches, thence South
said Georges east boundary line to
stake Is poles, thence East With said
line II poles TO stone or stake IL
poles South with the same and on
Robert Faulkner's line AZ poles TO
stake or stone, one Of Faulkner's
northeast corners, thence East with
said Faulkner's east boundary line
II poles to a hickory, thence with
said lioe Sc poles to a stone, thence
East IS poles to the beginning cor
ner, containing by estimation 100
acres.
Second 7ract-Beginning at a
black walnutrunning thence South
$50 East SO poles to stake in ].
SulIisan'snorth- corner thence
West "a poles to stake, the south
west corner of the seven acre en-
try, thence North "a poles to the
containing by estima-
ton l acre and l2S poles.
Third Truct-Beginning at a
beech, the northeast corner of an
entry in the name of Sally Sulli-
van, running thence West 46 poles
to a walnut the northwest corner
thereof, thence South $50 East SO
poles to a water oak, Jeremiah
Sullivan's northwest corner thence |
East % poles to a stake, thence
North 81 poles to the beginning, |
containing by estimation 5 acres
and "a poles.
Fourth Hact-Beginning at an |
lin, the northwest corner of 30 |
,cre tract in the name of c. Carri-
ger, running. North 70 East 78a
,oles to a buckeye in the north
line or a stake, West II
POLES to a beech, South rs poles to
stone, East 62- poles to the be-
thinning, containing by estimation
~ acres and 2Spoles, more orless.
The foregoing tracts of Land
evied upon as the property of
Jacob Anthony, by me, at the suit
f 4. w. Ashby, Adm.
feb6. w. E. TAYLOR, Sheriff. /
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
A lady In Chelsea, Mass,

A lady in Chelsea, Mass, re-
Gently gave birth to triplets.--
Twice previously she had been
blessed with twins, and has
now consequently seven children
in her nursery under three years
of age! Aud to think all these ba-
bies are reported as remarkably
healthy
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
FAMILY GROCERIES,
IRON. NAILS. CASTINGS. ETC.

The stock on hand consists in
part Of Salt, Sugar, Molasses, Iron,
Coffee. Tobacco, Cigars, Nails, Pep
per, Mackerel, Nuts, Sardines, Spice,
Cheese, Oysters, Soda, Candy, Crack
ers, Soap, Candles, Ginger, Alum,
Indigo, Nader, Sc. Sc.
! am constantly receiving from
Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville,
all articles usually kept iD my line.
The customary Barter will be ia.
ken 10 exchange for Groceries.
/ return my many thanks for past
fayors, and as am determined to
sell as cheap as the cheapest, ! hope
that my friends and the public gen.
orally, will give me an opportunity
to prove what say before they
purchase elsewhere,
april4-tf B. j. CHAFIN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20

A Quincy (Ill.) heiress, forced
to marry against her will, has run
away from her husband, and been
found dancing 10 ballet at Nash
vile, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
Nonresident Notice.
William Hamilton, adm, and others,
Anna Hamilton and others.

Anna Hamilton and others.
EE this case it appearing to the satisfaction
IL Of the Clerk. from the allegations in the
bill, WHICH il sworn to, that defendants Anna
Hamilton, Herbert Hamilton. and gchE C.
Hamilton are non-rssidents of the State of
Tennessee, SO that the ordinary process of
law cannot be served upon then-Itis, there
fore. ordered that publication be made in the
FAyETTEyTLLE OBSERVER, a newspaper pub
lished in the town Of Fayetteville, for four
consecutive weeks, commanding said Anna,
Herbert, and John c. Hamilton to appear ba-
fore the Judge OF our next Lincoln county
Circuit Court. to be held at the courthouse
IL the town OF Fayetteville, State of Ten
nessee. On the frs. Aoi.day IN March nert, to
plead. answer, or demur to compiainants' bill,
otherwise the same viii be taken for con-
fessed, and set for trial ex parte.
febe r. s. WoOpARD, CzIrk.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
FLOUR AND WOOL.
Notice..
Wool Carding Machine

WCO1 SdI uluS MldCuIu0
all new. We have established Wool and
Roll Depot st the business house Of w. O.
PRICE, Esq, Fayetteville, where we will re-
ceive Wool and deliver Rolls ersry Wednes-
day, without additional charge. We have an
excellent Burning Hlachine, but the
cleaner the Wool the better the Rolls The
Ii aehne is intended to take out the trash and
scattering burs that escape notice in picking
--as all customers are expected to clean and
wash the Wool. A pint of oil. or pound Of
clean grease il required for each ten pounds of
Wool The terms of Csrding win be one fifth
of the Wool, or Is cents per pound Tor white
Wool, and 25 cents for mixed In oardinq
for cash the SANE must IL paid before tie Roll
o,e delivered. We would state for the benefit
of persons on the North SIDE of the River,
that there Is Safe and Shallow Ford
Just below the mill, and when the stage of wa
ter would make fording unsafe, we will have
then, and their Grain or Wool carried over.
We will use every effort to merit the conf-
dence Of the public, and to make il to their
interest to give US liberal patronage.
moy23-H GORDON & STEELE.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
INSOLVENCY.

DURSUANT 70 an order of tbs Clerk OF
u the County Court of Lincoln county.
Tenn, upon the suggestion Of the admins
traitor Of the estate of JOHN HULSEY, dec.
of the insolvency Of decedents estate; notice
is hereby given to all persons having claims
against said estate. to present them to the
Clerk of said Court, authenticated, on or be-
fore the 18th OF July. 1865, for pro rata
distribution, OF they will be forever debarred
-jan23 W. 3. MARTIN. adm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20

I" Z again offer our services to the Cote n
w Planters generally to STORE and
SELL THEIR COTTON. We can give no
other pledge than to refer to the sales, and the
promptness with which returns were made
through the past difficult season.
Our Mr.. ALLEN having conducted the
entire sales since February last which has Civ
en- such universal satisfaction, (the constant
downward ter dency of themsrket during the
season, was, in almost every instance anticipa-
ted aud the Planter saved by the untiring
vigilance on his part.
We will be found at tho same place with a
full corps of workers, ready and polite to all
our customers.
I The Cotton Clerk, Dir. JOHN W. MOSBY,
who has great experience in this very impor-
tant branch of our business, is at his post
. GEO. c. ALLEN d CO,
(Saccessors to j. Il. Mc4hster 4 Co
Corner of College and Broad Streets,
Nashville, Tenn.
ROPE, BAGGING AND IRON TIES,
On hand. which will be furnished, and Cash
advances made on Cotton, if desired by our
customers.
No charge for money advanced to pay tax
on Cotton. except Bank Interest.
sept5-tf GEO. G. ALLEN s. co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20
AwD Dggssgg99s,

Hagan's Magnolia Balm,
Fine Wines and Brsndias for medic.
al purposes, Perfumerv and fine Elk.
tracts, Toilet Soaps, Window Glass
Putty, Patent Medicines, great va.
riety, good Indigo, Cochineal. Muir
ate of Tin. &c. Thankful to the
people of Lincoln county generally
and the medical fraternity especially
for past literal patronage, we hope
by stric! attention to business, tc
merit continuance of the same.
iune6-IY
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

4th, regardless of seniority. Quartermas.
tor, Adjutant and Surgeon General TO bu
reduced to the rank of Colonel of cavalry.
AL staff officers Of departments reduced one
grade of rank, and tho numbers reduced
one half Selections TO be made by the
Commanding General. Tho bill regulating
Ike Electoral College passed with an amend
incnt, ard it goes back to the Senate.
The Secretary of tho Treasury has issued
orders en!o:aing the eight hour law il !:s
department..
struclions, and leaves Baltimore by next
Bremen steamer.
Internal revenue receipts for tho week,
sS3 5000
The President issues his proclamation
that papers have been received from Florida
and North Carolina, announcing The adop.
tion Of tho fourteenth article. the adoption
by Florida is not in accordance with
tho Act of Congress. After quoting the
law and circumstances. the proclamauon on
announces the ratification by the Lcgsla
turc of North Carolina. in the manner set
forth in the preamble.
New YORK, July II.
In accepting the nomination, Seymour
saiu : "lt was nay ambition TO take an
active part, from which l am how excluded
in thc great atrugglc going on for the rcsto
ration of the General Government and
prosperity to our country: but have been
caught by the overwhelming tide that is
bcaring us on to great political change,
and find myself unable 10 resist lis pies.
sure"
BLAIR said |'Wc were ABOUT entering on
n contest for the restoration of The Union
and the principles Of the Constitution, and
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, July 6.

HousE.-The Committee on Commerce
was directed TO inquire into the expedlenGy
OF repeating the law requiring locked safety
valves on steamcrs.
~ bill was passed forbidding bridges over
the Ohio less than fifty feet above high water
mark and $50 feet span.
North Carolina's adoption Of the four
ccnth article and tho credentials of her
representatives wcro referred. The North
Carolina representatives named French,
Dcrvces, and Jones, were sworn in.
Adjourned.
SENATE.-The tax bill was considered
until adjournment. The amendments of the
Finance Committee were adopted, and tho
bill gotten about half through.
WASHINGTON, July 6.
SENATE.-Tho lax bill was considered iii
the Senate adjourned to q night session
No definite action was had
HousE.-With The exception of passing 4
bill removing political disabilities from
certain partiee, the House was engaged al
day on the appropriation bill
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

VALUABLE MACIllNE.--A new ma
chine has been put in operation mere, by
means OF which a mean dog Is thrown
into hopper after passing through sun.
dry nanlpuiatlons, comes ont FIRST
class scalawag, ready to skin a COW,
steal u beef or vote for the constitution
the latter Icing by far tho mcancst
OF the three operations - Lync1Lury
Nc,os.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

\ NJ willing to allow my wife the solacc
~ of my home, my children that greet
me with so much joy, who have climbed my
knees to perform their littlc efliccs Of ten
dcrncss and affections. to be placed in such
situation Of distress in the way Of making
some certain provision fo1' II rm, the means
for doing which arc now within my reach
Bring yourself seriously TO reflect on The
subject and trcmbln ut the responsibility Of
your affections, if you do no, apply nj once
to the undersigned and have your life in.
snred in the best Company, Equitable Life
Insurance." % Broadway, New York. -
Si"gle men m"y be nsmed j. Surgeons ccytiE.
e"te 'sgrWcIy sW,Sed, and i they are polite
0dOW Il.
JOHN p. MATTHEWS, Agent.
REFERENCES. Gen. john Brailon, II. l.,
Elliott &am'l. Cathc&rl, +. j. Mcans, Il. \.
Heron, J y. Bricc.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
Hurrn AaD GpAsr Th,so ,no =

BUTLER AND GRANT These two worthless,
after brief and unnatural estrangcment,
have, We hear, at last ooalcsed, like kin
drcd streams mec ting into one. The recon.
oilation is said to have been Of tho most
affecting character, and hcalths were drank
with much enthusiasm. Tho conditions of
the alliance ore matters Of conjecture. II
is reported that General Grant makes the
an'enac In The matter Of Butler being 'tbot..
tied up" the gunpowdcr experiment at Fort
Fisher, and tho other allusions which West
Pointers arc apt to make in reference To
volunteers. General Grant also cer,ifes
Butler 10 be a skilful soldier; and Butler
satee ON his personal honor that Grant is q
man of luminous intellect, agrcnt stratcgist
and statesman, and that tho difficulties in
the way Of an exchange sprung not from
Grant, but from tho rebels. His card some
years ago on this subject was written under
a mistake GLOW pleasant it is for, brethren
thus to dwell together. in unity:"-rNauoaai
Iattliigsneer. J. snas sg s.s,trs
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

No one can withhold admiration for tho
sturdy obstinacy and courageous defence
made by Paraguay against the overwhelm-
ins forces Of Brazil. With an army of only
10000 men she has successfully disputed
the possession of llumaila up TO the pre-
sent time, against land force of $4,000,
and largo iron clad navy, Like the tabled
ftoosicr, she may not DO either ''bg or
pooty," but IN q fight she's there, she is.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

The two negroes from Baton Rouge who
arc stumping the country parishes, forming
Democratic clubs, says the New Orleans
Pjc0yunc, arc pronounced by corrrspon-
dent Of The Alexandria Democraf who heard
them speak ut Clouteryillc, to BE- exceeding
~ able on the stump. They arc of course
quite illtcratc in language, but very effect
i've. One white Radical speaker. who was
present, attempted Il reply to the first one,
but this only made it tho worse for him
when the second ono took up the theme of
Radicnisn,, and what il would do, no; for,
but against the negro.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

The exciting intelligence from New Or
leans some days ago, that the negroes had
TO be dispersed by the military al The Me-
chanic's Institute, may well prepare ,s to
hear of deeds Of violence, and is the lcgi-
mate result Of Radical rule. The fatal day
is simply postponed, for sooner or later, the
negroes will have 10 bo subjugaod in that
city.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
Fran Washington.
WAsllNGToN, F.,

"NSHlNuTUN, July g. :
There were but few Democrats in Con-
gress te.day. The Republican members
take intense interest in the ballots at the
National Convention. Tho adjournment ON
the cighteep.h ballet is considered as nm
indication that Hancock has reached tho TOP
ct his strength
Radical committee from Mississippi are
coming hore to illustrate the frauds of tho
recent election.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

GENERAL JOSEPH II. JOHNSON PARpoNED.
General Joseph II. Johnston, late of The
Confederate service, has received full par-
don from the PIcsideht through tho inilu-
encc of Mr.. Secretary Seward. This is the
first pardon yet granted to full! general in
the Confederate service. General Johnston
arrived in New York on the 30th ullimo, en-
ruutc to Europe.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

During the late war, after a long
march, Il captain ordered as sanitq-
ry prccaution, that tho mon should
change their uudcrshirts. The O. S.
suggested that half of the men only
had one shirt each. The captain
hcsitatcd FOR a moment, and then said:
Nlilitary orders must be obcycd. Let
the men change with each other.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

A sailor, in attempting to kiss a
pretty girl, got a. violent box on the
car. There he exclaimed, 'just my
luck always wrecked on tho coral
rcefs.D &4g...sas. W
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

Virginia is improving rapidly from
immigration, The Stanton Vindimtor
says that tho population along the road
between Alexandra and Culpepper
Court House has increased several thou.
sand within the last nine. months.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

"Thrcc and sixpcncc per gall" cx-
claimed Mrs. Partington, looking over
tho prioo current. "Why, bless. me,
what is the world coming to when tho
gals arc valued at only three aud six
pence :" 3~s
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

If towns spring up like mushrooms
on tho line of the Pacific Railroad,
they decay as quickly. Julesburg-
which, with 5000 Inhabitants last
fail, look forward to prosperous fu-
ture is now reduced to population
of twenty, living in three shanties and
one tcnt.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

THE CorroN TAx.--lhc exact
phrascology Of the law repeating the
cotton tax having become matter of
dispute, a certified copy Of the Act,
has been procured from Washington
by the Jounal Of Comntcrcc. Tie
law reads, all cotton grown in the
United States after the year 1857,
be exempt from internal tax ana cot,
ton Imported from foreign countries,
on and after November ], 1868, shall
be exempt from duty.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
GROC-H1.RIE1G
JUST RECEIVED.
ATs9o

SELF RAISING FLOUR for making the
mostd delicious Breads, Biscuits, Puddihgs,
So Without yeast or salt, with cold water
or milkonly-A.to BIO mixed when tue oven is
hot and ready for baking, and for Cake,
Pastry, 80. Saving half tho ordinary
quantity Of Butter and Eggs This lour IS
warranted wholesome and nutricious.
"'~ - For sale by f@4I.'F tt5r
.659 nIsrTI0MPSON - WOODWARD. 81
- noy | q sst.g-. u, 5-.,t.,=sf ,-- H.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

A German tin and iron worker once
rendered bill to captain for Erin
Schcidiruns Of bibc. The captain
puzzled long over the item, and 50 did
his agent. Who would ever imagine
that the worthy Tcuton considered
that very plain way of spelling s0nc
sheet Of iron stove pipc,'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
Tho vote for Mcclellan was received with
TRIRD DISPATCH.
NEW YoRK, July 8.-2.3OP. Nj.

| L VI,
| The Thirteenth ballot elbows little change
beyond the giving OF one vote for Franklin
Pierce.
FOURTH DIsrATcu
NEW York, July g. 3.6op. M.
On the seventeenth ballot Hancock 1871
This vote is regarded as skirmish On
this ballot Hoffman, of New York, got 8.
Several States moved to adjourn, on the
ground that crisis had been reached which
demanded mature dcliberation.
Tho motion to adjourn was lost---ayes,
li24 noes, l7G4.
FIFTH DIsPATcH.
New York, July S.-44 p. NJ.
On the eighteenth ballot Hancock got
lH4.
Tho Convention then adjourned till to-
morrow.
slXTn DIsrATctE.
NEW YopE, July g. --8 P. NJ
On tho the tlirtcentl, bali Virginia chang
ell to Hancock. Tho fourteenth ballot was
unchanged.
On the fifteenth Connecticut split, giving
llas,cock 3. Nebraska went for Hendricks
and Pennsylvania for Hancock. The re.
suit was: PcnllcIon, 1y0; Hancock, 79j :;
Hendricks, S2@.
On tho sixteenth Arkansas, Georgia, and
Louisiana voted for Hancock, and it result
ed: Hancock, llG; Pcndleton, 1O7 Hen
bricks, 20.
On tho scven:cSa.l; ballet Illinois split
between Hendricks and Pcndeton. Ne
braska voted for Hoffman. The result was
Hancock, 1871; Pcndlcton, 70; Hendricks,
So
On tho eighteenth ballot New Jersey gave
Hancock 3, and Illinois voted solid for Hen
bricks The result was --Pendlct on, SO :;
Hancock, lH Hendricks, 81.
The balloting to-day shows nothing.
llHncock's friends were confident of a fl.
vo,ablc result on the cightccRth ballot hut
the result discouraged them very much,
and they reluctantly yielded to an ad6oam-
mcnt.
A coalition hctwccn Pcndlcton and Han
cock is hopeless. and ii is apprehcnded that
the latter hns achieved his highest voto.
The following Is the detailed vote on the
eighteenth and last ballot:
Alabama: Hancock, 8. Arkansas Han
cock, s. CALIFORNIA; Hancock d; Pendle-
ton. B; Chase, J. Connecticut: Hancock, l
Pcndleton, 3. Delaware: Hancock, | PEN
dlcton, 9 Florida: Hancock, 3. Gcorgia
''"hSoSN, y. 1iiuVtss ~. Lnul-
ana: Pcndlcton, 3; Hendricks, 10. Iowa
Pendlcton, s. Kansas: Hancock, l Hen.
bricks, 2. Kentucky: Hancock, a Pcndlc-
ton, d; Hendricks, 2. Louisiana: Han
cock, 7. Maine: Hancock, 43; Pcndlcton,
}; Hendricks, J. Massachusetts: Hancock,
II; Pcndleton, l. Michigan : Hendricks, 8.
Minnesota Hancock, Z; Hendricks, 4. Ne
braska: Hoffman, 3. Nevada Pondleton,
3. New Hampshire: Hancock, 50; Pendlc-
ton, l; Hendricks, 2;New Jersey: Hancock,
3; Pendleon, !; Parker, 80. New York:
Hendricks, 33. North Carolina: Hancock,
.. Ohio: Pcndlcton, 81. Oregon: Pendlc
ton. g. Pennsylvania: Hancock, 20. Rhode
Island: Doolittlc, i. South Carolina: Han
cock, 6. Vermont: Hendricks, s. Virginia ::
Hancock, 10. West Virginia.: Hendricks,
D. Wisconsin DGolittle, 8.
Ii is stated on authority that Hancock has
written n letter declining positively to be
candidate for the Vice presidency.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

TART CRusT.---l cup lard; Iitable-
spoon white sugar; white Of egg; 8
tablespoons Of watera.. # you like nice
tart crust, try this. Esd 3 sggt,gssf /.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15
Il. W. BRICE.


FhSt0r li0pcwcll Church.
This is to certify that we arc using f.
Elders Patent Clothes Washer; II is Simple
ard not liablo to get out Of order. We can
recommend II to the public TO bo grent
saving Of labor and less injurious to tho
clothes than The old method Of washing.
Rev G Belts, Winnsboro, $ g. Mrs DR.
) II McMastor, Winnsboro, S G, Mrs Sami
Is Stevenson, Fairfield District, s G, Mrs
Robt Heron, Fairfield District, s G, Mrs G
Kennedy, Chester, s G, Dr. j A Rccdy,
Chester, $ q, Mrs Caleb Barnes, Columbia
8 G, Mrs J i Tongue, Columbia, s C, Capt
j NJ Grist, Proprietor Enquirer, Yorkville,
5 9, Mrs. S.B. Clowncy, Winnsboro, s. @.
feb 227-lyr
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-07-15

Discovery OF LETTER PuRpoRr-
ING TO BE WRirrEN BY JESUS CuRisr.
The San Francisco Bulletin, of the lth
of May, says one Il. Wilson has APP
piled to the United States District
Court of California for copyright of
4 letter said to have been written hy
Jesus Christ, and found sixty five
years after his cruci'iXion, about cirh.
ty miles from Iconium. Ii is said ,hc
letter was found under stone, on the
face Of which vas written "Blcsscd is
he that shall turn me over "All
people that saw it prayed to Cod
earnestly, and desired that ho woul
make known to thcm tho meaning of
this writing that they might not at
tcmpt in vain to turn it over In the
meantime, came Il little child and
turned it over without help, to The ad~
miration of all the people that stood
by alrd under this stone was found a
letter written by Jesus Christ, which
was carried to Iconiun, and there pub
lishcd and in it was writer. the
commandments, signed by The Angel
Gabriel, ninety eight years alter orr
Saviour's birth, to which is added
King Abarus' letter and our Saviours'
answer, and also Ills miracles and
full dcsc, iption Of his person, in Sen
tulus' cpistlc to the Senate of Rome"
Excavations are also said to have
brought to light in Syria, Hebrew
House, dating from about second
century before C&rist. Some of the
rooms arc in good preservation, and
among the books found is & collection
of Hebrew poems, said to be unknown
to present Oricntals.