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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

The Circuit Court for Augusta county COM
menced its session on yesterday-Judge Fultz
presiding. The trial of John M. Stanley charged
with killing Jacob Scherer, commenced in this
court on yesterday. and is still in progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02
Tobacco.

c. T. COCHRAN j. Z. GUY.
hD FIRM REVIVED!
" G. T. COCHRAN & CO.,
* Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ''
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at tae old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
ging from the choicest to the cheapest grades.
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton, Oct. 27ta, 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

The card of Dr. w. j. Davidson announces
that he is prepared to give special attention to
diseases and injuries of the eye. He has had an
experience of several years practice and has
given this important subject much study. Per-
sons suffering from injured eyes will do we'll to
call on him at his Office next door to the P. O.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

As Courts are now conducted, the principals
in suits have trials, but the principal trials are
those of the witnesses-whose time, money, pa
tience and amiability. are severely taxed, and
whose business and interests are uselessly sac
rifced
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

We invite attention to card of Jas H. Callison,
Practical Surveyor, Notary Public and Licensed
Auctioneer - - - 49, ~ y. --.--L
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

Drs. Hanger & Fultz have associated them
selves IN the practice of their profession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

A school for colored preachers has been Or
ganzed at Lexington, KY, under the auspices
of the Christian Church.
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IN esayeakse te Ohio RGSlso0G.
C - E::;;:s:.:

o.HsNGE <sE SCHEDBxE.-On and af
! AA "a SfINDA e October 1otb, 1869, MAIL
- 1GE wi F leave Richmond daily Fer White
suiphur Springs at A leave M :; IS snl;
at 40 P n, making close connexions On WIZ
the Orange. Alexandria and Mana ssas f.a.lrGaa
Mail Train in both directions at Gori7onsVilis:
avoiding the DELAYS heretofore existing bc1"eeh
Ni AaacVC1Vo9AtM No TRAIN between Char
lottesyille and Richmond will leave chariotteso
Vile at 43o A H. and arriye IN Rshmo nd at 10
A. m. on MONDAYS, WEDN ESDAYS ana
SATTiRDAYS Returning. same days, Will
leave Richmond at 4:30 P. NJ.
The al ALL TRAIN connects at Gordonsyiiie
and Charlottesville sith trains on Orange, Alex
ardria and Manassas Railroads for Alexandrla
washington, Philadelphia, New York, Lynch
bnrs. Knoxville, Chattanoogs, Memphis, New
Orleans. Montgomery, Mobile DC AT Staun-
Ton with stages for Weyer's Cave ,Harrlsonburg
and Augusta Springs. At Goshen WITH stages
for T.eyington Natural Bridge, Rockbridge A luin
Snrings, Cold Sulphur Springs, and Rockbrldge
bafhs' at Millboro' with stages for Bath Alum
and Warm Springs. At Covington with stages
far Hot and Healing Springs. At Alleghany
With stages for Old Sweet and Red Sweet Springs
and at " hite Sulphur Springs with stages Ior
Salt Sulphur Springs, Lewshurg O n &c
os''- JAMES f. NETHERLAHO,
Oct 1e-tf General Ticket Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

The next semi-a nnual meeting of the State
Council Friends of Temper ance will be held in
Waynesboro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

NIr. Geo. Peabody is quite sick in London.
Queen Victoria expresses great anxiety In his
behalf 9.s-a --~ ---.-
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Boots and Shoes.
N. d HENDnT- T. g.. JAS, PAGAN
NJEW BOOT & SHOE FACTORY
Hendry, Bro. & Pagan

Hendry, Bro. & Pagan
Have just opened their new and commodious
store room on Augusta street. opposite Court
house, Staunton, Va. ct
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes Of all kinds;
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
Caters; large stock of Childrens,
Misses and Ladies' Shoes of the
--latest Styles! .3
Anything in our line furnished at the shortest
notice.
Work fitted to order by Mr. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED-A large supply of Mems
and Boys Hats from coarse article to the la
test and most elegant style. s'-
ON HAND.-A good assortment of Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices.
Shoemakers will find it to their advantage to
examine our stock. .-t.
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices, and we think we can furnish goods at as
low figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants-any sizes desired will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goo0s, whether wishing to purchase or not.
= -WANTED-Good Leather--for. which we will
exchange goods or pay fair price in cash.
WANTED-Good hands 20 work in the fac
tory. None others need apply.
HENDR4, BRO. & PAGAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

Talbots foundry in Richmond, was burned
on Saturday night last. Loss estimated to be
$165, 600 No insurance.
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millinery.
ysyEssPEE OF FASHION.

yKvEMpEE OF FASHEON.-Mrs K. NJ.
Kelley has returned with an elegant assort-
ment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, selected by
herselfto suit the tastes of her different customers.
. Her stock consists of everything that is neces-
sary and indispensable to complete lady trous-
seau. 80
Prices of goods will vary according to quality.
ngs- n. Borders from the country will be
,,r1g,nntlv attended to -" oct19tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

Rev. VIM. Z. Parish died at O'clock on
Friday morning last. at his residence In Abe
marie county, aged 73 years. =.
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"
~ OHNoAs NOON,f Ne RGPoss Office, Srauns
81 ton, Va, dealer in Books, Stationery News
papers, Periodicals, Inks, Pens, Pencils, PEN
Holders, Writing Paper Envelopes. &C.. SC
. Tobacco, Cigars and Pipes Fancy Articles,
Perfumery, &C.
SPEcIAITH-Be Tobacco, 25c plug 8 Cigars
for 10c. s..e - - : octl9 At
HUNTER & ACKERMAN,
ILL (successors to Hunter s. Nowlin,) 49,
.afrs DEALERS IN
BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND MUSIC,
Main Street, Staunton Va.
A good assortment of
SCHOOL BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES,
Hymn and Prayer Books, s
Blank and Memorandum Books
Constantly in store, @
STATIONERY-st very complete.
Merchants Supplied at Ne,0 York Wholesale
Prices, E
ne Any Book not in store will be furnished
in few days. 4
Paper, 10c per quire,
Envelopes, Zoe package,
Initial Paper and Envelopes, aOc per box,
r and every price and style, at
ra r. HUNTER & ACKERMAN'S.
Pocket Books, 8gs8sT Csc to So.
Portmonnaies, SOC to 150
for sale by HUNTER & ACKERMAN -
WRITING DESKS s. CASES, and PORT
Z III u FOLIOS-good variety-at
HUNTER & ACKERMAN'S.
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS-best quality,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

E,,,o s,s Nv SRsf;lsGeA 1Auozfahtc.ees.ssv 7ssE
/ h.,ssET8sssi rovo ..RYAINi KILLER. ss" y
,eNSSzE&skMs ,.,'...-I..t.<a.,i - @-'f'f.'
~ RNAWe ask the attention of the public
Ia H# $3 HrI to this long-tested and unrivaled
%A Family Medicine.
It has been favorably known for
more than twenty years, during which time we
have received thousands of testimonials showing
this medicine to be an almost never failing rem
edy for diseases caused BY or attendant upon,
Sudden Colds, Coughs, Fever and Ague,
Headache, Bilious Fever, Pains in the
Side, Back and Loins as we'll as in aq
the Joints and Limbs, Neuralgia
and Rheumatic Pain in any
part OF the system, Tooth
ache and Pains in the
Head and Face.
As Blood Purifier and Tonic for the Stomach
it seldom fails to cure Dyspepsia Indigestion,
Liver Complaint, Acid Stomach, Heartburn,
Kidney Complaints, Sick Headache, Piles Asth-
ma or Phthisic, Rngworms, Boils, Felons Whit
lows, Old Sores, Swelled Joints and General De-
bility of the System 't %s-f
1t is also prompt and sure remedy for Cramp
and Pain in the Stomach, Painters Collie, Diar-
rhea, Dysentery, Summer Complaint, Cholera
Morbus, Cholera Infantum, Scalds, Burns, Brui-
SEES, Sprains, Frost Bites, Chilblains, as well as
the stngs of Insects, Scorpions, Centipedes, and
the Bites of Poisonous Insects and Venomous
Reptiles. See Directions accompanying each
bottle. s-&sS p s5<A nov2-1m i
4 WORD TO THE WISE.-H YOU are a.
N dyspeptic and desire to be cured, try
BAKERS BITTERS. Ifyou have sour stomach,
Indigestion, torpid liver, nervous headache, bad
cod dlarrhWa, or ague and fever use few bot
ties of Bakers Bitters, and our word for it you
will be speedily cured Thousands of persons
throughout Virginia and North Carolina have
been cured of these diseases by the use of this
Bitters. Read the following certificate from DR..
Upshur, of Virginia.
RICHMOND, Va, June, 1862
ELIJAH BAKER, EsQ.,-Dear Sir,-I took
pleasure IN giving you a statement Of the really
wonderful effects of your Bltters in my own case.
L suffered from most intense attack of acute
dyspepsia, brought on from long continued i'm
prudence. After trying all the usual remedies,
at the hands of several experienced physicians
besides my own, without the slightest benefit ac-
cruing, resolved to try your Bitters. While
pure water, even, caused me most intense pain,
could take full dose of your remedy with very
slight inconvenience Two bottles cured me ef-
fectually and permanently. I have used it fire.
quently in my practice for such cases and cordial
ly recommend it to sufferers with dyspepsia
THOS. III. w. UPSHUR. NJ d. .-
These Incompatible Btters are sold Dr. N
Wayt s. Bro, P. III. Trout and Eichelberger &
Fultz, Staunton, Va. i-r
Orders filled by addressing
E. BAKER, Proprietor, Richmond, Va. "a
Oct 26-tf b
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

All RED NJ WV late of A. B. Rucker & Co,
w B. Fucker Groeers and Commission naRSs5sa
Va. will give strict attention to conslsapeh's OF
all Kinds, and make prompt returns:
Wilson's Lime, Hazards Powder. Roebbr,dge
Alum Water oeczz-1y
!. We viii pay the highest CASH PRICE
for WHEAT and CORN. Apply to our Agen
W. III. Watts-O&ce near the Depot: 90
may IS If L. HAkMAN O ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

Miss Baylor, aged twenty-oh> - - w.
Thursday near Sharon, in Bland G.
with her throat cut. Her murderer
been discovered. - 10
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Wn2ItS J
Lost.

r OsT, near Nashville, Rockingham county,
81 about the 18th of September, five yearling
cattle of the following description: / roam steer,
white steer with red neck, red steers with
tail. 4 Any one giving information which will
lead to the recovery of them will be literally
rewarded. - - JAS. w. CRAWFORD,
oct l2-4t Staunton; Va. /
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02
R9'aUOte Sales.
ALUABaE LANDS FOR

VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.-I
3 offer for sale, privately, a part Of the farm
on which I reside, Of the following descriptions
1st A tract of Is acres, with good log
house, good young orchard of 100 trees well
watered, about Is acres of timber. situated
miles South of Staunton. -.
End, A tract of 1870 sacres-about Is ceare>
and in fine state Of cultivation balance heav
ily timbered-superior land. Adjons No. l.
3rd, A tract of $50 acFes-fne land-most
Of which is heavily timbered. Adjoins No. 2.
@s- Terms easy,
The lands will be shown to persons wishing to
purchase, by II. r fDlCKERSON,
ap27-tf for Mrs. M A. Crawford.
NOR sAEE.-We wish to sell privately the
n farm on which we reside, situated one-Quar-
ter of mile from Churchville. The farm con-
tains 1879 acres more or less}-about 100 clear
ed and in good state of cultivation, the balance
of comfortable dwelling with nine rooms, barn,
stable and necessary out-houses There is well
of excellent water in the yard, never-failing
stream across the farm, and running water thro
the barn-yard The land is of excellent quality,
being well adapted to the growth of wheat, corn
and grass is in the midst of section not sur
passed in the State for the number and grade of
its Touring mills, as well convenience to chur-
ches. schools, and mechanics shops. and in COM
munity unsurpassed for morality, refinement and
civil order. This farm can be bought upon very
reasonable terms. ..
Apply in person or by letter to either of the
UNDERSIGNED, agents for inc heirs Of Harvey Bear,
decd. at ChurchviIle, Augusta county. Va. : :
JAMES Ii. BEAR
iulyl3-tf JOHN II. Heller. q
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vESEKE LYNCHBURG REPUBLICAN.
FOUNDED IN 1910. r
DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY.

This weil-estabIished, popular and reliable
Newspaper has been considerably enlarged. and
now appears IN new and improved dress thro'-
ont, making it one Of the most attractive jOurn-
ais in the State, and therefore presents stronger
claims than ever upon the patronage of the bus
ness and reading public. au -~
In its Politics the REPUBLICAN, will remain, as
it ever has been, strictly CONSERVATIVE, and will
devote itself to that course of political conduct
with aro conviction that it is the only sure
way to bring back~th old days Of prosperity and
happiness to the people Of Virginia.
Our Political News will be gathered from the
leading eapers of the country, without regard to
their politics, and will always be of the freshest
and most reliable and interesting character
Our Money Market Reports under the SUI
pervision of an experienced tnancier, and may
be relied upon as in all respects accurate
Our Tobacco Reports comprise daily accounts
OF Gae transactions at the Banksin this city, full
returns from the various tobacco districts of Vir
ginia, and extracts from the leading reports OF
he Weste rn and Southern markets
70 the Family Circle the Republican will pre-
sent strong attractions. as every effort will be
mo lie to present the choicest and most interest
inc selections of miscellaneous reading matter.
Uur Correspondence will eI-.bface letters from
all of the principal centres Of news; and partic-
lar attention viii be given to faithful reports of
All matters of public interest transporting In the
State,
10 make IL a live newspaper will be, in word,
the chief effort sad ambition of the editors and
proprietors of the Republican, and to this end we
confidently ask and expect the patronage OF the
public.
AS an advertising medium the Republican Of
fers superior advantages-its circulation being
very large, and daily Increasing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02
e, '''ss|'ta0nto(flt gpl&9ftatur.
~-----------------e.lE.,1- ssE p A:Esk ~ ON

G. A Heller proposes to sell. of his stock a
prime cost. See adv
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lNsuRANCE COMPANY.

rFRGHNEAE INSURANCE. OMFA II :
Books and Subscriptions to the Capltnol stock
q ad Shs o Of T. Tams and at the offices Of
the heat two Banks in staunton The attention 9 Of
s cantalists is called to the nerits of this stock
which is to them as proDa Dcw ,as
fering. By Order OF rhe ,o,,,,rcs1oNERs
Ian 4--tf OOutH AIN -,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

NEW BOOKS ~.
IN Commentary on the Confession
of Faith, with Questions for Theological Students
and Bible Classes by the Rev. Archibald Alex
ander Hodge: D. D.; Shining Light-a book for
young Christians, by the author of Early Dawn
AID to those who Pray in Private, by Rev. D. F.
Sprigg, Of Alexandria; Emmanuel, or the titles
of Christ-their teaching and consolation, by Oc-
tavius Winslow, D. D.; The Tree of Life, its
Shade, Fruit and Repose, by Octavius Winslow,
d. D.; A Few Friends and how they amused
themselves, by NJ. E. Dodge, author of Hans
Brirker." s2H-
COSTER GREW or the Young Machinist,
sep2l-tf RoBT. CoWAN.
DOOKS AND. 9 T ATE on ER "a
ID large stock of ENGLISH, GREEK, Lat
IN, and FRENCH SCHOOL BOOKS; also a
good assortment of writing Papers and Enve-
lopez, Drawing Paper, Bristol Boards, Tissue
Paper p Plotting R Pager Gold 5 Paper Blank
Indelible Ink, India Ink, Brass Dividers,
Pencils, Paper, Cotton and Linen Irvine, States,
Sealing Wax, Autograph Albums, School, Desk
Music Portfolios, Card Suspension Rings, Rulers,
Bonnet Boards, &c, ROBT. COWAN.
j P BELL & Co., $500 BELL BROTHERS,
108 Main ST., Lynchburg. Main St., Farmviller
DELL q CO., wholesale and retail BOOK
I'D SELLERS s STATION ERS. NEWS &
PERIODICAL DEALERS, 5s
Main Street, Staunton, Va, keep constantly on
hand complete assortment of School, Blank,
Pass, Memorandum and Pocket BOOKS;
Wrapping Paper of all kinds; Legal Cap Feops
Cap, Flat Cap, Letter and Note Papers, Wall
Paper, Window Shades, &C., Pens, Pen Holders,
Pencils, Copy Books, Envelopes, States, &c, in
short, everything that is wanted in the Book,
Newspaper, Periodical or Stationery line, can be
had at this House at the very lowest cash price.
All goods sold to the trade at N orthern Whole
a Ratn 70 nbaro md
Schools. w. L. OLIVIER,
aug31 Resident Partner
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rrAr.gTARLE FARM FOR sALE.--

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
2 The undersigned MS agents of Boiling R.
SWQoae arg authorized To sell that valuable tract
of land containing 43l1 acres, Known as the
''Swoope Farm and lying near Swoopes Depot
on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, in Augusta
county, eight miles w est of Stanton. The land
is unsurpassed by any in the county in produc-
tiveness and fertility-there being on the entire
tract no land of an inferior quality The i'm
provcments consist of a brick mansion house,
and convenient and ample out-buidings -,
Boiling R. Swoope residing en- the farm Will
show it to persons desiring to purchase; Apply
to SHEFFEY s. BUMGARDNER.
iune15 55 Staunton, Va.
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Stat NT6bNI s + ECTA F01Rt0AIN D. DV#

ss~s4 AnTA3nSsSTzzs1 s'.z.s3N Ia su,
-, ,4a4 -,.as .3A..- .aiAas III IA guota
,CHAHERR RbRrDfyAL. .ai"inI HOME C0MPANna
3. e:..o-.. 2i..aalt.sIa
IS So ~ cog.
~
STANTON, VIRGINIA,
FOR LIFE INSURANCE ONLY!
Cash Capital Paid in, .... S125, 200.
Chartered by Legislature of Virginia,
December 18th, 1865. 5r
$ $S \ H4a ss1 5:s S's'Ss''
Chief Medical Examiner
Maj. II. NJ. Bell, E. W. Bayley, -,
VIM. Fl. Tams, Rev r. II. Phillips,
DR.. B. B. Donaghe, M Harvey Efinger,
John A. English. .t5s
si
Call and examine its merits before Insuring.
GOOD AGENTS WANTED.
Addrnss Row 2 ~ PuIIIIPS Gan,l gent
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.II1Taa aStAois4AfAH3WX "a

kavss.s has zsT7ss1' eesTgwxm-snas
ALEX H. II. STUART. ORLANDO SMITH
R. D. LILLEY. THOS. C. ELDER.
| GTUART, LELLEY & CO.,
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vuyENPE.E OF FASHEON.-Mrs. K. M.
Kelley is now receiving a fine assortment
of Fall Millinery and Fancy Goods. L.
sep2S-tf town papers copy
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Drugs 6 MeGicS0es.
sRROEYC DTsTNFECTHNG SOAP.

Z For washing Horses Cattle Pigs, Dogs and
other domestic animals; frees them from insects
and is invaluable for healing sores of all kinds.
For sale by E, Fl. LINK, druggist,
sen2I-tf Main street. Stanton, va.
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DIRECTORS
Call and examine its merits before Insuring.

GOOD AGENTS WANTED.
Address Rev. r. Fl. PHILLIPS, Gen'l Agent
Lock Box 24l, Staunton, Va.
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NVAUNTNN Building Association
THIRTY-FIVE SHARES OF STOCK
FOR SALE. Apply to
HEBER Ter. Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

GOLD PENS AND PENCILS-best quality,
for sale by HUNTER & ACKERMAN. p
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Cash Capital Paid in, ..... $125, 900.

Maj. H. M. BELL, President.
OFFICERs: VIM. II. TAMs. Secretary.
a DR.. B. B. DoNAaHE,
Chief Medical Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

Noal Oil Lanterns, and Screw top Coal
u Cans, very cheap at W. J. POINTS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

ss-s4 AnTA3nS86Txzsla ~ ss5N Ia sn.
40 a;en,tad -s+ts ~ -4s..- slla4k ! T. l,ota
,CHAaGAg RtaB,PUfuAE. .niain HoMR Co,iPAN No.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02
At On-ExpEOsiye Coal q

article of non-explosive coal oil, lamps,
lamp shades chimneys. &C., at
EICHELBEGER e FULTZ'S,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02

TFYf9 EY0EJSE AEEaSEHsS.--The fruit ses :
son is coming on. To keep fruit fresh an d
with all the natural sweetness and flavor whe
first nut up use Spears Fruit Preserving Soiri-
ton. You will find it at the drug store OF
9 EICHELBERGER & FULTZ-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-01

rhe Nee Moanes Raplds In.
pFovosmeAe.
Gen. Wilson, in letter to chief engineer
Of the army, just subuittsd to the Hpve1,
and referred 10 the Committee on Csm>
msrce. gives . revised estimate Of the
amount Of money required for the entire
and permanent completion Of the improve
ment Of The Dss Moinss rapids, a. fol.
lows:
First-rsr section Of canal, 81. 100, eco ;
already appropriated and available. 800,
900; required, $780, zoe.
Second-For the lower lock and fixtures,
e470.00O; already appropriated and avala-
ble, $500, 900; required, $4,000.
Third-FOr middle lock and fixtures re-
quirsd, $760, 200.
Fsur,h-Fsf guard lock and fxtsrse ~.
quir.d, $500, zoo.
F,fth-For channel improvement Of Men.
trsss, eS5o,o0o. Total rsqu rid, 81, SEQ, :
600.
Gen. Wilson, in submitting THE, says:
"lt should be remembered that 90 far the
only work begun is that on the embank>
ment Of the canal, and on the leck, and in
this connection l desire to call attention to
the fact that, with partial appropriateness, No
more work can be economically done than
shall be provided for by appropriations ard
that unless the laws governing contracts
shall be 40 tar modified - to permit the
engineer department to enter into contrac,
for the completion Of zach piece fths work
that 10 begun. the entire work must be in
creased very materially in csst, and be
greatly delayed IL lis final completion. In
ether words, it is impossible to let either Of
the foregoing five lssms Of work advansa-
geeusly, or economically, without the men.
~ is appropriated to complete them, aud
neither Of them, If completed. can Do used
until sll the others are alss completed -
They require about the eame length Of time
for their construction. namely eighteen or
twenty months on the average, and hence
should be put under contract at once, and
pushed forward with the same speed to
rornpletion