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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-21
AUCTION sA1Es---Euture Days.
ByJames NJ. Taylor, Aucttoneer'
Office S2l Main street,
,hro, f4o,rs below SpotswoOd Hotel.


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE T., ,l4e LII IITt IH RF
TwE IN MAIN And CARY srREE IlGi, o =
SI ~ TIE SPOTSWOOD HOTEL, FOlt SAL Ln;
Ar NUCTiON.-By virtue Of decree PTnn%bunTeId
by Inc T2r IN nonity therein depending by the style
Of Alien and others Us. Warrington and Hiners s on
the Gt dny of November. 1869 the 'inders areo
special appointed by sa aha
wiz Va, MONDAY the alst of May, 1892 at O'Clock
r NJ. If fair If not the next fair day thereaitep
the valuable LOT OF LAND, with the impr9Tyse rye
ments thereon, situated rs above described. ne
it 'front.' on the west side Of Eighth street about
o 10 ,on nd rms hack about 40 feet. being part
Of the lot known Is 40 In the plan OF the CITY, nc
consist of large three-story framed
building .,o,, ,,,, ,o,,,- o,,oeit. tho
Snots,vond Hotel II Is rendered one vi the most de-
sirable lots In that part Of the city.
TERMS OF SALE: One-fourth cash; the balancc
at SIX. Twelve and eighteen months for negntiaole
notes interest added; title retained unti tue note'
are paid and 4 conveyance ordered by The court
"'e P"'" ' l.. y. CANNON.
EATON NANCE,
Special Commissioners.
an my ID
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by 4. c. Pulliam, Auctionecr,
southwest corner Main and Fourteenth str,
EOUR HUNDRED ACRES OF vALUA-

EOUR HUNDRED ACKES or KALUA-
4 BILE FARMING AND TIMBERED LAND.
IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, FOR SALE AT
AECTION.-N the request OF the owner. ] viii
sell ut public auction the premises at II O'Clock
". on WEDNESDAY the lvth day OF May, l>t9,
the FOUR HUNDRED ACRES of LAND now
occupied BY William c. Flournoy Esq. lying
south OF the Goodies Bridge road and about twelve
miles from the city of Richmond--0nc hundred
acres In cultivation: balance heavily tmbcred.
with most valuable growth Of walnut and cedar,
suitable for saving The soil Is considered IL fine
u any in Virginia, producing corn, wheat, tobac
60, oats and clover Iuxuriantly. The land will
be divided in tracts or sold whole to suit the
purchasers present. 4 splendid mill site l. upon
the land. furnished with water by Swift crcek--a
nevcr-iaiIino stream of large size.
TERMS Ouc-third cash balance. bonds mt SIX
and twelve months, 18th Interest secured By
trust decd. y. {. PtLLlAM-
AuCtiOncrr
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By Grubbs & Williams, 3uctioneers,
Eleventh street between Main and Bank

A NICE FRAMED COTTAGE, on
IA THE SOUTH SIDE OF hLBEMARLE
STREET BETWEEN BELVIDERE AND PINE,
IN SIDNEY. AT AUCTION.-On SATURDAY
the 22d of May. Mt o'clock 7. NJ, we viii sell
upon the premises, the COTTAGE situated is
above, and occupied by Mrs. Davis. Ii has four
rooms and a kitchen with two rooms. Also. good
garden. The house has been recently painted In
Side and out The lot Is "a by les feet to an alley ~
feet WIDE
TERMS Onc-third cash; balance at and 3
months. with interest.
GRUBBs & WILLIAMS.
nv l. Auctluneerr.
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RICHMOND, VA, May 90, 1869

Editors Richmond Dispatch:
Gentlemen,- You let me know,
through the Dispatch of Tomorrow, which
of the following is correct "ihcre are
man. woman, and child, in the house or:
"here as a man, woman, ana ehiiu. "e.
Bv answering you will greatly oblige,
J.
Neither. The language should be, "there
are man, woman, and child, in the
house"
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7 ME, LIME.-We have a constant
i supply Of BUKHOLDERS VIRGINIA
niME. at is made from the same stone as the
w llson lime, and every lump In every barrel Is
others lii want will do well to give 1t a trial
my ls-eodl0t TALIAFERRO 4 co,
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SALE OF VALU-

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF NALU-
" ABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE COUNT
OF CuMBERLAED.-In pursuance OF a decree
of the circuit court of Cumberland made on t!lc
9th day OF March. 1860 in the suit of l.innIts B'
gee and others. plaintiffs. u.s. Isaac hudson ad-
ministra;or with the will annexed OF " lillian -
Morton. deceased, and others. defendants, INC un-
dcrsigncd. commissioner appointed by saiddccrec
will sell on the premises. on SAIuRllA1 We ~
tlay of MAY. IsC9, SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY
TWO AND SEVEN-EIGHTHS ACRES OF
LAND. situated on Appomatox river in GUNNER
land county and of which DR.. William 5. Morton
died seized: aud also the reversionary interest IN
the TWO HI NDRFD AND FOUR ACHES OF
LAND adjoining the said tract held by Elrira {.
Morton: the widow of said William ;. Morton, for
her life rs her dover.
The improvements on the Nrst-named tract OF
land consist Of Il FRAMED DWELLING with
four rooms In good repair, and the usual out
houses. On the dover Is FRAMED DIV ELLlNH
with nine rooms and the usual out-bulldinGS.
This land Is within seven miles o! farm'iilc, on
the SoutLsidc railroad, has cunslderab!c amount
of river low-grounds, and is considered one OF the
best estate, in this part 81 Virginia.
TERMS OF SALE VIII be 4 credit Of SIX. Twelve
and eighteen months, equal instruments Except rs
tn cash caougl 10 pay expenses OF Salcl. the pllr-
chaser To give bonds with approved security. and
the title 10 he held until Ill the purchase money Is
paid.
The commissioner has authority by said decree
to sell the said land a whole or In parcels, and
will accommodate purchasers In dividing the same
If il appears advantageous 10 do So on the day Of
sale JOHN X. ll.SoN,
my I-otawlw Commss Toner.
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T AND SALE.-In compliance with a de-
4 cree of the District Court Of the United States
for the district Of Virginia In the matter Of James
A. Gregory. bankrupt. / will sell Ia the highest
bidder. on the premises, on MONDAY, 7th day OF
June lsdy. the valuable tract Of land upon which
the said Gregory resides, known as Spring
HILL" living about three miles from Christians
Vile, Mecklcnbnrg county, containing FIVE
HUNDRED ACRES.
This Land has upon 1t 4 commodlous DWELLING
house, with all necessary out-houSeS good store
house blacksmith shop: all In good repair
The land Is in I high state Of cultivation, and Il
well adapted to the growth OF corn wheat. oats,
and tobacco. II Is also huc stand for merchan-
dizing.
TERMS /: One-third cash the balance In six and
twelve months. bond and approved personal >ecu-
rity. and the title retained until the whole OF he
purchase money Is paid.
WILLIAM II. PETTUS
Assignee OF j. \. Gregory, baukrupt.
ne
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POSITION l. MENT.

Owing To the inrlcmc;t weather, the above sale
is postponed to MONDAY, 2ith Instant, at same
hour. A. {. PULLIAM,
mya0 AuctOncer.
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Ey W. i. Robins, Real Estate Agent,
1OOo Main street. corner Tenth.

VERY VALUABLE COAL LANDS on
JAMES RIVER. IN CHESTERFIELD
COUNTY. TWELVE NILES ABOVE RICH
MuND. FOR SALE.-lhc subscriber Is altho-
rizcd to sell Il VALUABLE" 1EAC CT OF LAND Located
SAND ACRES. II lies in the centre Of the great
coal basin OF Eastern Virgins, and has ON II UNI
doubted evidences ni underlying coal deposits COM
paratiyelv near the surface.
Miners and gentlemen experienced in the coal
fields of Virginia will testify their favorable
opinion regarding the value OF this land for its coal
deposits.
it, location is strikirglv advantageous. There
are several available landings On the river. from
which coal might be transported In boats To RlcH-
m0nd and Norfolk without change Of freight,
thereby leSScniny the cost Of getting II 10 market
very considerably.
The agricultural features of the land arc good
and In favorable times would command fair price
for such purposes alone.
The attention Of buy crs Is called especially to
this property Al this time. 70 effect an early sale
Il bargain will be offered. Apply /? ror,~o
my Cow lDIe Main street. corme" Tenth.
rFNO TIE LANDOWNERS OF NIR-
4 GINIt.-Wc have completed arrangements
visiting our city for the purpose Of BUYING
LANDS will have their attention calcdto our Land
Agency. We therefore c1Tcr superior facilities to
those desiring t. sell. Send desert tiOns Of pro-
pcrty with lowest price. and ctr most careful at
tcation and earnest efforts are promised.
HILL Il GODDlN,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. 1903 Main street.
Post-o'tice box 603. my l3-6t
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BY Lee & Gnd1ir, huctioneers,
No. lib Main street.

No. lll3 Main street.
TWO FRAME DWELLINGS A n I
LOTS, on SECOND BETWEEN CHARITY
AND PRESTON STREETS. FOR SALE Al
AUCTION. FRIDAY, olst May. 1859, on Tho
nrcmiscs. ut half-pas O'Clock =. NJ, we will sci
those TWO FRANZ TENEMENTS situated Il:
above described fronting on Second street about
25 feet and extending back the usual depth.
These tcnemcnts arc yielding each monthly
rental of 81 by prompt-paying tenants.
faxes for 1869 to be paid by the purchaser
TERMS At sale. LEE X GoDDlN,
Auctionccrs.
Ed EACuO Salesman. my Is
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by Wellington Godi!n,
Auctionecr and Real Estate Agent

VERY EXCELLENT FARM OF
TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHIY-THREE
ACRES CALLED NEW MARKET, IN CUM
JAMES RIVER, FOR SALE AT AUCTION
auction, at my Office OF Bank and Eleventh
streets, III the city Of Richmond, on TUESDAY
the lst day OF June, 1859. nj II o'clock NJ, Tint
VALUABLE FARM located as above, known A.
NEW MARKET, containing TWO HUNDRED
AND EiGiIfY-TlIREE ACRES, about one mile
from James river, on the main old stage road from
RichmUud to Lynchburg. i've miles from New
Canton, and sixty from Richmond Their"
eighty acres In original growth OF oak and hickory
scvcnty-tire acres in second growth pine large
enough for cordw0od, fifty well set In clover,
remainder In good hcart'' produces well OF to-
bacc". wheat and corn : soil gray, or good clay
subsol. The improvements consist Of 4 FRAMED
DWELLING with stone basement. containing
eight r. 0us. with store attached In which there Is
Il merchant doing i inc bus!IcSS--thc stand being
regarded the best In that section.
Also, Kitchen, smOhchouse, corn-crib, barn.
stable. two log toblcco-houScs anc garden well
palcd in: yard well shaded, and all enclosed with
paliEg fence ; and II line well OF water In the
yard.
Also. an ORCHARD OF TWO HUNDRED
TREES or the best selection Of apple, peach, pear
and cherry. now In full bearing.
RlacksIntii's shop and churches near by, and The
ncigiiborhood good and location healthy.
I TERMS Ouc-tlird cash : balance ut one ana Two
for negotiable notes, Interest added. secured
By trust deed. W. GODDIN. Auctionccr
L. S.-rhc foregoing farm can be bought pri-
vately before the day OF sale and persons are par
icatrly invited 10 examine 1t, SO as To Judge oi lis
value. ap JV-StaWtGS
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Y GODDTS Auctfcuecr
BY IIill Il Goddin,
Real Estate Agents and AuctionecrS,
No. I2U3 Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND
4 LOT on MADDOX IIILL.-By virtue Of a
deed OF trust executed by Anthony Holmes To the
subscriber, dated eth January. 1889. and regularly
recorded in The Hastings Court of the ciyo Rich
mond l shall sell on THURSDA Yrthc eth May,
1869 al 5 % clock p. NJ. on the premises, the
Hin near Iittlepagc street. House with four
rooms; kitchen and stable. LOT 81 by Is. feet.
TERMS or SALE: Cash for SO mach Is will de-
fray expenses Of sale and satisfy note for Sl5C
with cost Of protest, and balance on such terms n
said Holmes may direct.
II. \. ATKINSON, JR., Trustee
HIM 4 CODDIS AurtiOnrrrS my II
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by Lyme & Brother,
huc,ionecrs and Real Estate Agents,
No. 1899 Main street.

TWO SMALL FRAME TENEMENTS,
/ on TIE EAST SIDE OF TWENTY-FiFTli
BETWEEN ERANK : AND G r. c +, +
sell al public anction, on TUESDAY the 2jth day
M May At SeEqsk Il e. q o hs as de-
scrbcd, containing two rooms each. with tho usual
out-houscs. &C., at present occupied by tenants ut
fair rents. The lots front each 243 feet, running
back - feet.
h''''' ~ '"'>' LYME & BROTHER,
myol Auctioneers.
HIGH CONsTABLE'S SALE.-Will be
Ill sold on SATURDAY, May 22d 1909, com
One On I lot T6BACCo FINTTRES, consisting of
Bfp "l od n5sEsi FhapeTf dHHEa sqSsj
One part barrel Gun
Two STOVES and PIPES;
CA 4! Sc, and other CHAIRS;
One GANcr 6TTAG GEs SET Ef Of FURNITURE
W y
c cHEEASSs and GLASSES,
LiISo1okfiNG-GLAssEs
4 bout fifty feet BETTING,
BEDSTEADS. &c, &c.
The above sale Is made to satisfy an order OF the
Court of Hastings for the city Of Richmond in IA
vor of ID. G.. Sterling US. Ann Edwards ana one
In favor of j. l.. TaliafcrrO u.s. George turner
also s,ndrv distress warrants and executions In
my hands. o
At the same time and place. will be sold
Two HOGSIIEAD SCREWS,
One STOVE and PIPE
Lot TOBACCO STICKS.
One One I h4EEi SAFE, &C., &c.
TERMS Cash
mv.l WILLIAM r. TALL, Fl. c G. X.
GALE OF LAND IN CUMBERLAND
y COUETY.-Thc undersigned. commissioners
appointed by Il decree of the circuit court OF Cum
berland county made on the 9th day OF March
1869. In the suit of Ann NJ Pettus rs. PettIs's nd
ministrator &C.. they will sell at public auction.
10 the highest bidder, mt Cumberland Courthouse,
on MONDAY the 2lth day Of May 1869, THAT being
court-davl the IRA CT OF LAND of which Hugh
VI. Pettlis died seized. known as BURLElGH
HALL situated within half mile OF Cumber-
land Courthouse, containing FOUR HUNDRED
AND FORTY-SINE ACRES.
The improvements consist Of large ana very
handsome twG-story brick dwelling with six rooms
above the basement, and all necessary cabins ana
Out-houScS.
Terms of sale will he on credit of six. twelve,
eighteen, and twcnty-fOur months equal install
mcnts, the purchaser to execute bonds with Eoou
security for the purchase money. and the title to De
retained until all the purchase money Is paid.
+. ID. IRVING,
JOHN II. WILSON,
my l. ,wI,y Commissioners.
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(tOMMISSIONER,S SALE OF REA


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
Y ESTATE N MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
SIRGINIA.-Ey virtue OF decree Of the circuit
court Of Mccklcnhurg county, Virginia, rendered
the til day of April. 1863. in the suit Of Boyd
son for &c. rs. Holmes ] shall. on FRIDAY the
18th day of June, l,69 SELL upon the premises, to the
highest bidder. AT public auction, the TRACT OF
LAND on which John 7. Holmes now resides,
ACRES. The improvements upon 1t consist OF 4
comfortable dweing-homsc With all necessary
uut-buildings. This land lies nine miles below
Boytiton aid within three miles OF Union Level.
1t Is regarded rs valuable and desirable. Posses
sion to be delivered on the lSt day January 1870
with the privilege To the purchaser OF seeding a
wheat crop.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of the purchase
money to hc paid In cash. and the residue thereof
In two equal instruments 1t SIX and twelve months
with interest from the day Of sale the purchaser to
execute bonds Tor the deferred payments, and the
title to lac retained until the whole OF the purchase
S. X. JOHNSON, Commissioner:
my t-codtds Boyd:on, Va.
SHERIFFS SALE.--1 will sell on MON
y DAY the 18th of May. ut Il O'Clock NJ at the
wharf near the Sugar Refinery the following pro-
pcrty, levied upon by me- or 50 much on IL rs Hly
be necessary u satisfy an execution In my bands
in favor of Lewis Doughty twh0 sues for the bcne-
lit OF +. W. Gates against Thomas McCormickJ-
One SOY { :, SSf ASD DERRICK
and \ lar" lot Of MACHINERY used for wreck
WILLIAM WALSH, Deputy Sheriff,
my2l for Henry j. Smith. :. II. e.
GALE OF VALUABLE LANDS IN
> MISUNDERSTANDING COUNTY, EA.-By virtue
Of 4 decree Of The circuit court Of Necklcnburg
county rendered nj the April term thereof, 1882 In
The case OF Mcllwainc. Son x Co. u.s. James NJ.
Blanks A. Il. Crowder, and others, | shall.
on TUESDAY the Sth day Of June 1859, sell, upon
The premises, L. the highest bidder, IT public auc-
tom the tract Of land which 4, b. Crowder now
resides, lying on the waters OF BiueStouc creek, In
said county within one mile Of Roanoke river, and
twelve miles from ScOttsburg depot, on the Rich
mond aud Danyillc railroad. containing FIVE
HUNDRED AND SlXTY-EIGHT AND ONE.
HALF ACRES. This tract Is for the most part ex.
cecdinglyYertil and productive, and has upon II 4
handsome dwelling with all necessary out-build,
ings. more minute description Is deemed unue.
ccssarY rs II is supposed that persons desiring q
purchase Will examine the property. Possession
10 be given on the LIST day of January, 1870, with
the privilege 10 the purchaser of seeding \ wheat
crop.
TERMS OF SALE; One-third of the purchase mo-
ney 10 be required In cash aud rs TO the residue,
credit or six and twelve months, the purchaser Il
execute bonds for the deferred payments, carrying
Interest from the day Of sale and the title TO tn,
property To be retained until the whole OF the pur
chase money Is paid
my l7-dtd Boydton, VS..
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by Wellington Goddin-
,,n,ioucer and Real Estate Agent.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF YALUA-
- BILE HOUSE AN ID, L9T n on E1 Mh!E nT
STREETS. AT MISUNDERSTANDING rs special
commissioncr under dccrGe Of the caFc1 on
the i'm day Of May 1889, in the chanc"ry sun
therein pending by the style of Giimcr ana WIZ
and others against Lcakc, guardian. and others;
Shall proceed TO sell at public auction, upon me
promises on MONDAY the 2ist day OF Siay heEI;
GRANITE-FitONT TENEMENT on the norm
Side of Main street between Fourteenth ana RI
tccnth streets, now In the occupancy OF {. Belle
The Lot has front Of 90 feet and depth OF
about 100 feet To Exchange alley on when Ii mas
another brick tenement three stories nigh: Inc
title is believed to be indiSputablc. but acting as
commissioner, | will convey only with SPeciai
warranty. ,, :;
TERMS Onc-fourth cash: balance in eqmal in
st,lments. PAYABLE ut four, eight. ana Twelve
months after date for satisfactorily endorsed ncgo,
table notes. with interest added and title retained
until all the purchase money Is fully pald OH anu !"
conveyance ordered by the court: ,,-
ROBERT HOWARD.
SDrciD1 Commits SiOuer.
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FURNITURE, &c.
FURNITURE WAREROOAIS

H OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE
. MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
We are now prepared IT, manufacture all STYLES
OF FURNITURE and MATTRESSES to order
ana We would request al in want Of articles in our
me In examine our stock Of CHAMBER, PAR
nOlt. and DlNlNG-ROOM FURNITURE. NAT
IRESSES, &C., Of superior quality, and the best
anu cheapest assortment that has been offered to
The public for many years. We have just marked
down our prices, and feel confident they are suited
To the times.
Furniture and Mattresses REPAIRED and UP
MUSTERED. HARDWOOD RITTER,
ap opposite post-othcc. Richmond Va.
EINE FURNITURE, &c.-H. A. AT
= hlNSOS Il son have on hand, and will con-
Iinue,t Keep, a very fine assortment of CABINET
FUHNlIURE OF their own make. of fine ROSE
WOOD. W ALNUT, &c. which they will warrant
ana VIII sell nj prices as low or lower than can be
haa In northern cities or anywhere else. We only
ASK The public 10 call and examine for themselves
Ill Verify OF this statement. before sending their
money from home. thereby helping to sustain the
FAMILIES OF our workinglneu at home instead of
contributing TO support asylums for that purpose
In our Undertaking Department Is kept all kinds
o! C0FFINS, with the latest improved METAL
LlC BURlAL-ChSE, which Is perfectly beautiful
and secure. Boxing and Repairing Furniture done
ut short notice. Hair and Shuck Mattresses
Don't forget the small yet well-filled house ON
Governor street, No. 100, Richmond, Va.
mn lV-3in ii. "A. ATKINSON < SON.
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By the Sergeant of the City Of Richmond.

GALE By AUCTION OF
MACHINERY,
PATTERNS
TOOLS,
ENGINE,
BOILER,
ana other FIXTURES OF the well-equippcd
establishment known rs the
"EAGLE MACHINE WORKS."
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uAVING DISCONTINUED THE SALE
IL Of FRESH MEATS until next fall, respect
fully call the attention Of my former patrons and
the public generally to my superior stock of BUT
best SUGAR-CURED HAMS, and none but prime
first-class BUTTER. Give me call and satisfy
yourselves Quick sales and small profits Is my
motto. M. h. HECkLER,
my 1S-TuTh&S3t* No. 80 Second Market
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= HAMM & CO., 26 and 2S Park Place.
~ 81 and % Barclay street, corner Of Church
street New York. ENAMELLED MUSLIN,
DRILL and DUCK. all coors and widths; RUB
Der DRILL, STAIR, CARRIAGE, and TABLE
.TT 9TH nh Am
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my 81
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A Card from T.. he. Aylett, Esq.

Ne,rto,rn, Hing ant queen county, Ma
IS, 1863.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-02
Cabinet Of Mineral Resources.
STATE OF MS CONSIN.
ENECUTIyE NE AKrNENr,
MAnL.nN- Inn. / so
70 the People # Wisconsin:

10 the People # Wisconsin:
There has recently been organized, in
connection Wit. the General Land Office
of the Department of the Interior, a cab.
met Tor inc purpose of illustrating the
immense mineral resources of the uited
States. To each State and Territory has
been assigned an alcove in the cabinet
surmounted by its coat of arms, for the
display of its particular specimens. 1t
Is -desired to obtain for this collection
from each State, not only specimens of
its metallic minerals proper, but of its
Goals, peat, SOILS, building stones, and
other potter Gays, with the character
lsuc organic remains of the various for
mations-in short Il complete illustra-
ton of the mineral resources 9. each
section of the country.
The collection of such a museum at
the seat of Government viii be Of great
practical and scientific value. Ii Will en-
able the miner 70 compare the ores of
the different localities, Will give the eap-
IraliSt information in regard 10 the best
fields OF Investment, will inform the mans
utaeturer where to seek his crude mate
rials, and will furnish In properly clas;-
fed form matter for scientific inyestina>
ton for The tcchnologist and student
In the collection of materials for this
cabinet the CO operation Of miners, man~
facturers, biologists and institutions OF
learning throughout the United States Is
solicited, and the work OF filling the cab
met Is now progressing under tie di-
rectIon Of an experienced geo.oSIst
Ii is desirable that in this collection
fun justice be done to the resources OF
Wisconsin. In richness and variety OF
soils, minerals, peat beds and quarries
she can compare iavorably with her sis
ter States. The opportunity to illustrate
50 cOnSpIcuously her sources OF wealth
ought not to pass unimproyed
/. therefore, join with the Depart
ment of the Interior IL requesting 81 the
the people Of this State their aid in fur
nishiug specimens for this cabinet Of
the materials above referred to, and ar
ticles manufactured from them Each
specimen should be labelled with the
name, locality from which taken. chem
zeal composition, geological position. ana
pith the name Ell tie donor Specimens
ci building stones. uart le ,1c-. should be
= Esl-a GA one SIDE where the nature Of
lle material alaitS. another side eat in
ome OrEamg utal work, another merely
dressed With hammer or ehiSel. another
Ia the rough state. Packages weighing
not m5ra. th4u laur pounds viii be for
warded hv uad free OF charge, if adj
dressed 10 The Commissioner OF the
t,enefal Land Office, Washington. d. Z. p
larger boxes can be sent BY express
without expense 10 tae donor
The especial attention OF the various
institutions Of learning in the State. md
Of all whose studies or pursuits interest
them in the subjecr, IS respectfully ca led
to this request.
LCCIls EAIRCH.LD