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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-10-27
Federal Interference i'm Elections

In the better days of the Republic it
was deemed an outrageous offence to our
system of government for the party in
power to use its patronage to control the
elections in the States. 1t was deemed
APPOINT of honor by the men in power to
stand aloof and leave to the people the
right of suffrage. In these latter days of
Radical venality, corruption and tyranny,
the custom has been violated, not only in
the vile use of political patronage, but in
the actual employment of the sword to
hrowbeat the people and to perpetuate the
infamous rule of the party now in control.
The game was played (and LOST in North
Carolina. 1t is being played in South
Carolina and Alabama And what the
sword has failed to accomplish in Nilsson
ri, has been attempted with the purse.
Appropriate to these evil times and vile
practices is the following letter written
by Daniel Webster, in 1841, when Sec
rotary of State under Gen. Harrison
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
March 20, 1841.
To the Hon. Thomas Etcing, Secretary of the
Treasury
SIR: The President is of the opinion that
1t is a great abuse to bring the patronage of
the General Government into conflict with
the freedom of elections; and that this
70 ha fod xxyh
may have been permitted to exist, and to be
prevented for the future.
He therefore directs that information be
given to all officers and agents in your de-
Dartment of the public service that partisan
interference in popular elections, whether
ment, and for whomsoever. or against
whomsOever it may be exercised, or the
payment of any contribution or assessment
on salaries, or official compensation for par
ty or election purposes, will be regarded by
him as a cause of removal.
1t is not intended that any officer shall be
restrained in the free and proper ex preston
and maintenance of his opinions respecting
public measures. or in the exercise, to the
fullest degree, of the constitutional rights
of suffrage. But persons employed under
the Government, and paid for their services
out of the public treasury, are not expected
to take an active or officious part in at
tempts to influence the minds or votes OF
others-such conduct being deemed incon-
sistent with the spirit of the Constitution
and the duties of public agents acting under
It; and the President Is resolved, so far as
depends upon him, that while the exercise
of the elective franchise by the people shall
be free from undue influences OF official sta
ton and authority opinion shall also be free
among the officers and agents OF the Gov
eminent.
have the honor to be, sir, your obedienI
servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER
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The boilers Of Missouri are to receive their
Just deserts at last. A clean sweep will be
made among the office holders of that State,
and the factious followers Of Carl Schurz
will no longer be enabled TO draw their sus-
tenance from the party which they have
united to defeat. The government has quite
enough to do in looking out for its friends,
andcannotexpect to give aid and encourage
ment to its enemies.
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Referring to the late elections, tn
Chicago Times, says

The lesson of the election IA that the Re-
publican party lost about rs many white
men as 1t gained negroes. The negroes are
all in, but the loss Of white men will con-
tinue.
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G.. w. Custis Lee.
Your affectionate father,
II L lee

The HOtflity Ofthe tom
10 the Liberal Movement I'm Mis-
souri,.
Forney's Washington Chronicle of
Wednesday, made the following an
nouncement:
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NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY. AUGUST l3 1870.
and got into the hall without getting any blOods A.
Yes. sir; that could have been done even In the

and got into the hall without getting any bloods A.
Yes. sir; that could have been done even In the
dark.
q Wonld not the person, n the light had been
burning, nave been easily seen from the s'reetY A.
Yes, providing the shutters were open; the outlines
OF the body could have been seen from the srcet
you could Tell whether 1t was n male or female.
" Diu you compare the hair found IN the blood
win inat 0 Mr.. Nanans A. i did not, but am
satisfied 1t was of the same character: II was about
some portions Of the Lair two inches IN length.
Address OF the Coroner.
The Coroner then addressed the jury as foows-
After TWO weeks dlgent search and inquiry the last
witness has furnished You all the evidence have
be able to ascertain relative to the murder o ar.
Nathan. have had the assistance OF the Di tr ct
Attorney with his experience and capacity and zeal,
IN tnlerro2ang the witnesses before us. have also
lad your kind attention and we have elected every
fact, remote or crcumstanial, that seemed kelly to
throw giinmer OF light towards the criminal We
have also had the benefit Of the untir-
Jourdan and captain KeisO. from the tim,
the murder was comm tred by day anu
by night until the present time think they have
done ihelr duty and II would have been their pride
to have reached the criminal, while It wOnld have
been very gratifying to you TO have recorded his
name in your verdict. We have not been successful,
but we
ARE STILL NOT WITHOUT HOPE.
III II meet your approval propose we adjourn this
inquest - some day without date, In order TO allow
OF 70 are desrous OF leaving the city would sug-
Rest IN II you advise me or your address, so that
III y be able II necessary, to telegraph TO you.
The Coroner then added, Gentlemen, does this
meet Win your APPROVAL"
THE ADJOURNMENT
Inc jurors UNANIMOUSLY and without q moments
hesitation replied IN the affirmative.
The Coroner then adjourned tae inquest sine die
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INDIANS on TIE WaEPATR.

Attack on Stage Travellers In Neyada-TiTee
Passengers Killed and Several Wounded.
ELKo, New, August 0, 1876
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Three coaches Of Wells, Fargo h Co., when about
eight miles from Hastings Pass, en- route for Austin
were stopped to-day Ivy party Of Indians, number.
ing eighteen or twenty. Three passengers were
Killed. and the driver and several others severely
wounded. Among the passengers were members
OF troupe from the East--Dupreze & Benedict's--
who were 10 open tonight at Austin. MIR. Charles
Reynolds was wounded in the foot, and Is now In
town, ana Is not expected 20 recover. MIR. Dnnreza
Il lying at Pleasant Valley, SIX miles from here.
TWO Of the troupe are MISSING. l could not ascer-
tain their names. The Killed were Mr.. Nicholson
miner; Mr. Heinrich ana Mr. D0uyherty. IND
attack - supposed 10 have been made by White meI
disguised as Indians; but doubt it % the lndian
are quite troublesome about herS
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6ooo. The expenses per annum are $4,000, and the
treasury contains $1,000.
Jane Bowen, residing at No. 20 Front street, got
up in his sleep at one O'Clock yesterday morning and
walkefout of his second story window. He struck
upon the pavement below, Which awoke him, and he
got up and walked into the mouse again.
Two men, named Michael Shea and Patrick Gra-
ham, were arrested yesterday 10y United States Mar.
shal Dallon the charge oil having attempted to land
400 pounds of sugar at the Atlantic Dock without
paying duty. The prisoners were taken before United
States Commission r Jones, who remanded them for
examination on the 18th inst.
OGlcer Mckenzie, who was found In the residence
of Mr. W. w. Thomas, in Eighteenth street. on Tues
day night, when he should have been on duty, was
dismissed from the force by the Police Commission
ers Yesterday. Mckenzie was in the upper part or
Mr.. Thomas house. and Mr. Tbomas finding his
clothes down stairs took them TO the station house.
Wllam Weed, who Is accused Of arson, in setting
fire to the cabinetmaker's warehouse OF John j.
Werner at ISL Futon street, ON the morning of the
10th OF June, placed on trial yesterday before
JustIce Walsh A number OF witnesses were eX.
amined VINO testified THAT the accused was found on
The roof OF Stable In the rear OF the premises With
di >ocated hip. The prisoner stated 20 witnesses
that he mad Climbed up on the shell and fell Oil on
the extension and broke his nip. The case was adj
journed until to-day.
A short time aimee the Fire Commissioners sold at
auction the lot Of property belonging to the de-
partment for which there was no further use. The
sum OF $50 600 was realized by the sale, and the
money was deposited in the city treasury TO the
credit Of the department TIE Commissioners are
now anxious to use the money In the purchase Of
hose, but the Mayor refuses to sign the necessary
papers an order has been obtained from tbe SUI
| prcme Court requiring hlm TO show cause why he
| should not be compelled TO do so. The order Is
! made retarnaple on Monday morning next, when
| the case viii be argued before Judge Pratt.
Coroner Whtebl, concluded the inquest yesterday
over The body OF Joseph Lovett, the infant son OF
| Michael Lovett and his wife. residing at 2S9 Van
! Brunt street. 1t appears that Lovett-accordng to
his wifes tsstimony-ls man oil dissolute habits,
\ and hal been on spree for three DAYS. lie was
| 80 In the habit OF abusing his wife. On Thursday,
] being short OF money, he attempted to take his
| wifes shawl TO sell II. she objected and quarrel
ensued she then proceeded TO close The store in order
to procure warrant for the arrest OF her husband
! when he took large cheese knife from behind
| the counter ami threw IL at her. The knife missed
her and stuck in the breast OF the Child, which was
| In the arms OF Jane Smith. This evidence was cor.
| roborated By several other Witnesses when the Jury
return I'd verdict that the deceased came to his
death az Che hands OF his father. The prisoner was
then fernanded 70 the Raymond street fail 10 await
the action Of the Grand'Jury.
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Jane Bowen, residing at No. 20 Front street, GO
up in his sleep at one O'Clock yesterday morning and
walkefout of his second story window. He struck
upon the pavement below, Which awoke him, and ht
got up and walked into the house again.
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REAL ESTATE nsT1rss.

hIessrs. Mallory Blackwell, Of this city, sold at
private sale during the month o. July the following
suiurhan uroperty:-
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BROOKLYN CITY.
Paragraphs of Local Interest and Police Intelli-
gence.

There is to be meeting Of the depositors in the
Central Bank on Monday in the Office OF J. Cole Il
Sons, No. $50 Fulton street.
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There now in the Mercantile Library $4,000
volumes. Tie rate of increase per annum is alb )ut
6,ooo. The expenses per are $4,000, and the
treasury contains $1,000.
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was made Of The force as to insure their capture.
One detachment approached the houses or the
guilty parties while another took a detour to the
plnk OF the RappahsnnOck IN order to cut of the
retreat OF any OF the murdeiers who might attempt
TO escape The shades Of evening were now fol-
lowed by the darkness OF night. an the avengers OF
innocent bleod calmly, but resoutely, awaitc solne
o9poptuno o m t prepaasory 10 yas w
they halted for soon the party at the river hidden
by the branches OF overlangng trees were started
by the duil sound of mulied oars, aDd looking OUT
sharply, they discovered q boat slowly making tbS
way. Win the din outline OF TWO men above It's
gunwale. When about twenty yards distant they
hailed the boat, and the TWO men Instantly spraBg
into che river and struck out ior the OPP
positc. shore. But their pursuers were not 10
be 1ellei. TWO shots were discharged az ulen, Dut
still they continued to swim. and now it was ieared
they would escape under cover OF the thick dark
ness AZ this jncture, with great lnt epldity Cap
tain Spiilman waded, or rather rap OUT INTO tiie
river until he reached the boat, into Wnch he got,
ana called TO the men, whose heads alone were
above the water, to surrender or he would shoot
them down. About the time the detachment sta
toned at The houses heard the trlng at the river
they made rush Tor the DOORS and they saw
A MAN RUNNING
past them, whom they fred at, but without erect,
and he escaped In the darkpess through The woods.
They at once FASTENED 10 the river, and, bv the conf
bned aid OF the entire party, the two desperadoes,
who were still endeavorng 10 escape, were secured
after struggle Of several moments IN me wat, Water
These We're found TO be william Taylor and Warner
Taylor, both athletic and powerful negroes,
noted In the county as desperate charac-
ters. SO fearruy excited were the people
and the captcrs that IL was with the greatest diiil-
Guilty the officers in charge coul restrain them from
lynching the mur.crevs, one OF whom was w0undet's
The third and principal George Miller, was the man
who rushed from the houses and was fired at; but
the following day lie was captured together with all
the parties concerned in tins savage and barbarous
deed. Upon examination the boat was lOunu tO
contain large quantities Of
EvERY VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE
usualy required at country store. fearlu
thunder storm now broke upon the party ofcaptors
but Notwithstanding this portion Of them went L
effect the arrest or the remainder OF the guilty per
sons before time could be Afforded for escape II
doing this they had 10 make circuit Of severa
miles through one or the heaviest rains ever expe
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DIED.

WILD. On Monday, October 81, 1870. of con-
sumption, SARAH r. WILD, second daughter OF
John and Elizabeth Anderson, aged 81 years,
months and i9 days.
Farewell, dear husband, am at rest,
And shall forever be;
could not stay with you earth,
Put you can come to me.
Ws.p not, dear husband, that I am gone.
But strive to follow me,
And q an my children for the Lord,
That they uay happy be.
Farewell, my dearest parents,
shed tear for me;
Prom pain and care and sorrow
L SIN fOreve r free.
For am now in glory,
have gained my heavenly rest:
want you sll 20 meet ms
And be forever blessed
The friends Of the family requested 10 attend
the funeral on Wednesday. the al instant, at 8
o clock , m, from the residence of her mother
I'll street, between q and III streets.
FUNK On the q instant, BARBARY. aged
mCufE-, daughter OF George and Caroline Funk.
fuI raj On adnesday at clock, from residence,
9Th street. nesT Market. GeOT getOwn, DC.
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Ky VIM. l.. VALL& CO., AuCtioleers . .
New Marble Building,
900 900 south corner of Penn ay. and 9th st


900 900 south corner Of Penn av and 9th st.
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT
-. By virtue Of . deed of m ,rteage recorded in
,hs land records 81 asd ana + Gns Of
pi:trictt Of Columbia will sell public aucti.n,
Of Nsyepber: a: d $50: at IL m, on the prem
Pretty yins and Situate IN the The coan f
CT within ss si ooaSs s Ssas5
: dor ana ssas
nS
:sSs sS
east fourteen perehes. thence south sixtyfour do
ere: esst 'in perchss thence south sixty de
s sns end beading Nth I. The
fourteen perches, south thirsy, two degrees east ca
.J south cas-.
perehts, soG,h sIsy shrss degrees s west ten
,Sp
SCrsh nity Eight dscrsss west Twelve psrchss south
and half dserses east forty two psrchss. south
isssrS the ctssk. west thirteen perchss, thence
% dssFsss west forty two perchss north
70 wild cherry tree thence north eighty two and
ptle OF stones thence south Aty four degrees west
nys Isrcnss g Lomberdy poplar. thence north
tree ~ sprtQg, thence north nine degrees east two
Iescnss 70 oseck gum thsnce perth thirty one de-
tnene2 poEtA helf % degfss wess thirtesa psrches
to st,ke eY - febce. theecs north seventy three
white eak TIE, thsnos IN straiehf line 70 inter
sect line 1raIn nDrth eAshty nine and half de-
perch from the beginning stone, thence with sid
Inc revsrssd % the tsetnnlng, containing sboat one
Terms; QPs third eash, (4 which oNo 4 20 be de-
losed % the ecceltancs q the bid ths balance IN
dsed 81 dust 65on The properly. 0onveyancins and
GEORGE b. WARRIN, Trustee.
oc36M WIN. i. WALL CO., Aucts,
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INSURANCE.
NJ . W.

iasir' voHr Property 'rsi', yos hars a., "a, ,,s,
rs-y fru4'Hs compared 70 FAC riSk ,OE rHr St,sss,
ovTT yoW o'cc 70 yoN'ss, yssr family oHd, ~ yos
e's'n es5i 10 year creditors. Y0E oas.oi ssS safT
'HsTGncs Than that riiA A. S. PRATT q SON az,
'ensyi0 tSr"isA S0s rey rOsrat. rates - "a.
Home assurance Company Of Hs,r York, rrsies Aas
CASH assets to tAs az foxy niIl,oas sr. AS.
ersd and serenys,z fhoHsaad dollars or y. "a, Par
siT assurance Company Of Hartford. pits CASH
assets a. ned, y tro MILLIONS dollars: or - "a, io1
krs and Nstc York, ,riA a cash capital aud Surplus
Of nearly on. ni,c1 dollars or ~ tAs Fiyeues s Of
Nsc York, orsastssd q. ISIS, d,scAa,rtas al as o.
legations honoraby JOr a pz,od az forty see years
Gall at tAtr OScs, No. 3 loras Meas Csrtsiaa As
soe'afiOn BsiId'as, corner sts a.d ID streets. a.a
take or POLICY yOx propri, ~ Any Of 10. abors
Companies, yOu ItJs IN u, Ere.lsior L,ts I.-
sxraHes Company Of Ns,c York. Dosr delay. do IL
no,c. oca5-ls
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IPuBLIc BEsoLUTIOS-No.7

JoISI RESOLUTION concerning arsenal arounds at
Saint Louis, Missouri.
BE a. rssolred BY the Senate ard RoNss Of Reprssen-
fdfrrss Of TIE UNited States Of America an Congress
assembled. That the acts of twenty eight July
eighteen hundred and sixty eight, and third March,
eighteen hundred and sixty nine, in relat.n to the
sale Of Saint Louis arsenal, be- and hereby far
amended that the portion Of ground to be granted for
the erection OF o MOI ument in memory of the late
brigadier General Nathaniel Lysn, shall embrace
sl the around lying between Csrondolet avenue and
Fourth reet. laid down the plat Of the ground
now II the Ordnance Once; that all the ground and
buiiC ings thereon lying between Second street
and the river 10 be reserved for such use as the
interest OF the army may require and that the re
msInder OF the ground lying between Second And
Fourth streets, be sold at public auction, in the
manner prescribed by the abovecited act OF twenty
eighth July, Gig hfeen hundrs ed and sixty-eieht and
the PROCEEDS Of the sale shall be paid into the
rate authorities Of the city Of Saint Louis shall have
the privilege OF purchasing said ground at an ap
praised value before the SALE the appraisement
made by two persons to be selected By the Secreary
Of Wsr and two BY the corporate authorities; thu
four appraisers to select umpire in case OF disa
greement, but the result TO be subject to the ap
prevail Of the Secretary of War.
Approved, July ii, $50.
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lPuBLrc REsoLurroS-No.ul

tPUBLrc REsoLUrIoN-No. nj
JOINT BEsoL UTIoS authorizing the improvement
OF the grounds owned by the United states In the
CITY OF bumlo, New York. known a. Fort Porter.
be ursSoired by The Senate and House of ReprsSepf-
dftrss Of TIE United States Of America IN Congress
assembled, That permission be, and is hereby
granted 70 the city of Buffalo. in the state Of New
York. throu&h its psrk commissioners, to improve
and beautify the grounds known Fort Porter stu
attd In eed city and belonging to the United States
IN conDection with pGbiic park TO be laid out on
land az 1nibg tn. said grounds, the plans for the
same to be approved by the Secretary OF War: Pro
ctd.d, That this resolution shall not be construed TO
pass any title in the sid grounds but that the own
ership and control OF the sad grounds shall remain,
entirely in the United States aud shall be subject
snch changes and for military purposes e the
Secretary Of W ar may direct.
Approved, Juiy III, $50
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RY W. l.. WALL 4 CO, Auctioneers
n 900 9O2 Pennsylvania avenue
IMPROVED PROPER rY ArAunrIoN

ImPkUVED PROPERTY AT AUCTION,
- Under and by virtue o: deed Of trust, dated
E:" the 18th day Of April A.: u 1851. and duly re
49, c. rded in Lioer r. G. r.. No 2. folios 4s9 ct
seq one of the land records for Washington county
D. aud at the reQu ST in writing Of the party inter
ested, will SELL The premises sit afed No 26is.
street northwest, between 18th and 9th streets in
he city Of Warrington, d. q. on the 27th DAY OF
ton to the highest bidder therefore. Lot numbered
sixteen, 6 and the east seven feet and eight inches
five, t6,) Of the plan of the city OF Washington.
improved by very large three story Brick Buildng
Term of sale: One third cash, and the balance In
six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
day Of tale secured the perty sold S2O0 will
terms not complied with, the trustee the
right to resell at the risk and Of the
veyancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser
y. A. SALTEB. Trustee
OCT w. l.. WALL Il 90 Aucts
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RY GREEN D WILLIAMS Auctioneers
- No. 3l9, southeast corner 7th aad street

HANDsOME COTTAGE RESIDENCE AND
TWO ADJOINING LOTS AT AUCTION.
- On WEDNESDAY,, the I'd day Of November.
FL at O'Clock p m, shall SELL In front OF thu
Apremses. Lot east of Lot A, In Miier's recorded
snbdy sion Of Lots 3, aud s. in Square %. having
afroDt Of 26 feet inches Massachusetts avenue
between 20th ana East sire Is and improved By
fine Cottage Kesidenc-. Also, Lots 4 aud b, al
joining hsyiig fronts of IS feet
Terns: One third cash; the balance In 8 and Il
mostbs, for notes bearing interest aud secured by
deed OF trust on the premises. Conveyancing ana
stamps at purchasers cost.
oc3I-d GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts
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WILLIAM J. MILLER, Trustee
mol eo3w Ads GREEN VILLA MS, Aucts
UY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auotioneers,
ID No. 319, southeast corner Of 7th and ID streetS

BLO0DED COLT AT AUCTION.
~ Will be sold, at thA stables Of John How.
@ ard, on q street, on THURSDAY, the 3dd
= q November, at IL O'Clock, q Blooded
Horse Ctt, i've months old. This colt is ont OF A
very fast mare BY Red Ey e, and sired by CoI c. M .
hisxanders grey stallion Star Pilot, and he BY
Pilot Jr., who Was out Of Fancy Pope by Havoc
n st dam OF sire a Baldh ornet mare; second Grey
Med.c third, American Eciip,e;. and fourth, Gum
the best and fastest horses ever on the Amerc an
turf Tstuer, his uncle. trotted, at five years of
age, I'm 2:26. and sold for 81 OCc 800 v
Ocsl. d IRepJ GREEN & WILLIAMS Aucts
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10y GREEN d WILLIAMS, Auctioneers
- &c, 319. Southeast corner 7th and strsets

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPER
TS AT AUCTION
q b. virtue of deed of trust. bearing date on
Stht oth day Of January, 1870, AID ~ rec Drder,
- Ia the land records Of Washington county In
Libsr No. u.s. to.O sos ETC., and by directian OF tb9
parties secured thereby, will sell a. public auc.
tion, On the premises, on MONDAY, N oyembsr RI
1870, az "a o'clock p. IN all that parcel Of ground
81 mated ln ashington city, d. e.. being part of LII
number Il, In square SIS, beginning for the 81 ne Al
point on soGih street 10 feet from ne
corner of said lot IL. running thence - feet on 8
street thence south 70 feet, thence west % feet
thence north IL feet, thence west Sax (6) feet A.
thence north 81 feet TO the place Of beginning
Terms Of Sale One-fourIh cash: balance in sjx
twelve, and eighteen months. with interest eecu red
by deed IL trust on lhe properly. S 100 down whe
the pa operty s struck on Stamps aud convs o. sncuQ
al the cost OF the purchaser IL the terms A.. n
complied with within five days from dsy OF sale
TIE Trustee reserves the right to resell at the cost
and risk Of the defaultipe purchaser
N NJ. Ross, Trustee
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