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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

FAKM FOR SALE.-In execution Of de-
: cree Of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax, rem
dered ut its Juno term, 1870 in tho suit OF j. II;
Daniel, next friend, &c, vs. a. $. Grigsby, and
Others, the undersigned will offer for sale, at
Fairfax G. H., on MONDAY, September 18th,
Court day, tho FARM now occupied by John
II, Daniel, situated in the county of Fairfax, on
the waters Of Elk Lick run, containing 1875
acres, and adjoining the lands of K. n. Daniel,
Thomas Settle and others. This tract was 90.
vised by the late Stephen Daniel to the saId
Portable improvements
TERMS-Tcn per cen. TO be paid down s3
deposit: the residue in s. II and IL months,
xiih interest TO be secured by bond, with good
security the title to be retained unit! the pur-
chase money is paid, and the cash payment TO
be forfeited, and the resold at the rlsk o. the
nurchas err sh ould he fail to comply.
T. w. THOMAS, Comm'r.
E.Irfny cOunty aug 6-2nWts
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FULFoRD SCHOOL. 1t will be seen that our
former towusnan, j as. s. HalowelI, will re.
open his school for young ladies, near Sandy
Spring, Montgomery Co., Md, on the "a of
October next. Mr. H's. known fitness and ablll
ty as teacher and his long experience arc a
sure guaranty that those who are committed to
his charge will be thoroughly instructed and have
that protection and care extended to them
that is so desirable ia one who has the charge
of the young, especially young ladies'. Mr.; RI.
while in this city always hal large stourlshng
school,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

DOG SATISFIES The raid on dogs just
made here gives local interest to the follow
ing item furnished by the number the London
Review Just issued In London lin the course OF
fifteen months, ending the 2Sth of February
last, the police force succeeded in Selling no
fewer than %, sol dogs, l2,257 of which were
destroyed. Of the remainder, 4,644 were re-
turned to their owners; 3,649 were sold at the
Dogs Home" at two pence per head 270
were sold at auction, and 81 escaped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
PUBLIC SALE LAND.

By virtue of a decree of the County Court OF
Prince William county, pronounced on the 9th
day of March, 1860, in the suit of Long VS..
Speake, the IN ersigned appointed special Com
missioner for that purpose, will, on the 5th day
at the cront.door of the Court house, in Brents-
villc offer FIR sale lot of Land, near Dumfries,
continuing GO acres and IS poles, being the same
lard owned by VIM. Long, decd, and convey
ed in trust to r. Fl. Speako.
TERMS OF SALE.-One' tenth Of purchase
money to BE- paid in cash on day of sale, the
residue in throe equal instalments at 6, u, and
IS months, to bear interest from day of sale, and
to be secured by bond ard good personal secu.
rity, tho title to be withheld and subject to
re sale in case purchaser fails to complete the
purchase. EPPA HUNfoN,
Commissioner.
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The INDISPENSABLE Remedy.

The most reliable and suro cure for malar isl
diseases is unquestionsbly the celebrated GA U
TIERS NATIVE WINE BITTEkS, and for
persons subject to chllls and fevcrs there is
nothing to compare with these Bitters as a cur.
ative and preventive. They are also the best
tonic and appetizer in existence, and contain no
alcohol, being made Of tho pure California
white wines, and they arc recon- mended by al
who have used them.
Sold by all druggists and grocer5:
K ii. LAWSON,
JANNEY s. CO.,
jy 25-t! Agents for this city
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Middleburg July 2l-eots
NLOVEkLAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fsuquier county, rendered on the 22d of April,
1870, in the cult Of Dulany VS.. Dulany's execu
tor, the under igned, Commissioner for that
purpose, will offer for sale, on the I'D DAY OF
AUGUST, 1870, that being Court day, at the
front door of the Court House, in Warrenton,
that valuable and well.Known tract of land,
called CLOVERLAND. of which Cassius Du-
lsny died seized, containing about 100 acres.
This is considered one Of the most valuable
farms in Piedmont, Va lies near Thoroughfa1e
station, on both sides of the Manassas Gap 4. K.
is convenient 10 stores, mills and churches,
and is we'll adapted to grazing and the growth
of all kinds of grains. The MANSION Es;A
HOUSE is large and COmmodious, but .AsfS
somewhat out of repair. Purchasers arc invite!
to examine this fine and beautiful estate, which
will be shown them by Mr.. Blsden r. Dulany,
who lives on adjoining farm 1t vii! be divided
into smaller farms to suit the wishes of pur-
chasers. A plat showing this land and its d.
visions will be exhibited on DAY of sale.
We arc authorized by the decree to sell at
private bids, and inyite private sale before
day Of sale.
TERMS-One. fourth of the purchase money
in cash on the day of sale; the residue in three
equal payments ut one, two and three years,
with interest from day of sale; the title to be
retained and the land subject to resale in case
the purchaser fails to complete his purchase.
EPPA HUNTON,
w. H.PAYNE. Comm'rs.
Il. w. PAYNE,
Faunuiar ~ 1S-t0
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bring day of Justice for all these insults and

D'!"E d uay Oh JUSTICE TOT at these lnsutS auu
INJURIES.
LONDON. Aug. pa dispatch from Paris
says that Count PaIikao, Minister OF War, an
nounced to the Corps Leeislatif yesterday that
ne was IN receipt Of good news from Marshal
6azane, giving proof Of til" Harshai's coLf-
derce, In which the Government shares
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phCON HALL FOR SALE.

Hv virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, PRONOUNCED on the 9!h
dav of May, 1870, in the suit of Carter VS.: Gray
soi,'s admir-, the undersigned appointed Com
m:sioners for that purpose will on the FIFTH
DAY SEPTEMBER, 1870. that heilg Court
day, ut the front door of the Court House, in
Brcntsville. offer for sale, that VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND called BACON HALL, of
which DR.. John B, Grsyson died seized, con
timing about 4l2 acres. This LAND lies within
u miles of Gainesville, station on the Msnss'
sas Gap Railroad ard is considered ilrst,rate
land The improvements consist of good g.
DWELLING and out houses, Sci also, aa
LOT OF GROUND st Gainesville. We are
authorized to sell at private sale.
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
in cash on tho day of sale; the residue in thee
instruments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale, and payable rs follows: Enough on con.
frnation of s.lo to make with cash payment
one. fourth OF the whole purchase money; three
eirhths in one year, and the residue in two
vc,,rs from the day Of SALE Purchasers TO give
bond and the title to be retained as security for
the deferred payments.
EPPA HUNTON.
POWELL HARRISON.
Pr. VIM. co., ie l8-eots Comm'rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

The KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs, samuel Reed,
Supreme Chancellor of the world, Knights Of
Pythias. paid visit to this city on Sunday
and called on Slayor Latham and Deputy
Grand Chancellor Geo. II. Duffy, spending
some time with them in conversation concern
ing the fairs Of the order. The Grand Lodge
of Virginia stands aloof from the difficulties
which have lately interrupted the peace of the
organization in Washington and elsewhere,
maintaining the Stutu qun ante "tuss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

INsTALLATIoN.-The following officers re
Gently chosen by George Washington Tent, No.
%, |. O. r., were installed at its last meet
ing: Shepherd, VIM. Harrison P. G. Ruler
Chas. Goodrich; e. Ruler, G. M. Du3ey
Deputy Ruler, Roger Jacobs; Treasurer, Thos
Selecman; Levitc, VIM. barley F. s., Hen
ry Charles; l. G., q. Colvin; 0. g., C.
Hardy; R. S. of G. R., H. Crump; l.. S., D.
r. Stansbury; r. S of D. r., Jas. Griffin
i. S., T. Risdon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

A lad named Burroughs. residing on Prince
street, whilst at the wharf yesterday, fell over
board, but was rescued by his companions with
no greater injuries than wet suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
Prince VIM. Co., Va, July III --aots
DUBLIC SALE OF LOT OF GROUND.

IN pursuance of deed Of trust from Jalnos
Z. Piper to me, dated 9Th Deem Der, 1853 anc
duly recorded, will offer for sale, by auction
at noon on MONDAY. the I'D day OF August
1870, in front of tho promises, Lot of Ground
in the City of Alexandria, situated on the west
side of St Asauh street, % feet one inch and q
half north of Queen street. fronting on It. Assph
street 36l feet, and extending back with uni
form width, 81 feet 81 inches. and bounded or
the south ard west by ter feet alleys, and hav
ing the use thereof
TbkMS,-One-third OF tho purchase money
10 be paid on the day Of GALE and the residue
in two equal payments ut six and twelve month:
from 50 d day, with interest and to be secured
upon the PROPERTY by deed of trust. Sale It I'm !,
;rJ,~Jswtd +. JOHNSTON.
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/,ORPORATION LICENSES.
AUDITORS OFFICE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July y, 1871.
The attention of interested parties is called to
the following resolution, adopted . ,o .ho lily
Resolved, That tho Auditor be, and is hore
bv instructol to give notice to nj persons a. re-
Suired &c take out r license, TO call vt MS oinHo
tor tor, certiacste of the amount duo for sqcn IL
censc, and whom said amount is paid % lhe sp
picant to the Treasurer OF ' ne7cae shall con-
stitu,e tho license asked for. urn, ,,;.o
~ % 4. .. aoo . ! -
~ONGRESS and SARATOGA WATER;,
Rockbrdee Alum Salts, Crab Orchard
salts, Idoform, Valerianto Of Quinine , ana n d
Hydrste OF Chlcral just received and for sac oy
augl7 E. S. LEAD BEATEN g bNo
OUGARs AT REDUCED PRlCE-A full
G. VIM. RAMSAY,
sue22 147 King street.
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me-. NOTICE-We have on hand q
lsS large stock of Ladies', Misses and
Children's BOOTS and SHOES, and in order
to reduce our stock, will sell at greatly reduced
prices. All liz want will dc VOL TO call 81 "a
King street.
ian 28-tf w. i. HADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

uAVING BEEN APPOlHTkD GNTS,
IL we are prepared to furnish tn" celebrated
"JUDSON GOV hENuh.'
at factor prices. No engine should be Without
one. It. is the most perfect Governor III use.
saving from 10 to Is per cent Of fusl. besides
securing great uniformity in speed:
JAMESON s. COLLINS,
Corner Of Royal AMI Wilkes streets.
NH l7-,f A,ayan1ria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
EY Green a. Wise,

IRGa Estate Agents and AuCtloneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF PkOPERTI
YIN THE CITY OF ALEXAN DklA,VA
By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court OF
Aiexandria county, Va, rendered o. February
term. $50 in the suit OF VIM. II. Church,
plaintiff rs T. Watkins Ct ",i 1ele nsmsd
Will selI, Oh SATURDAY the Z7.h day Of Au-
gust. 1917 at Y 0eocs m; in front of the My,
or's ofiice, III the city Of Alexsndria, by public
auction. the folio wing REAL ESTATE:
a LOT, on Peyton stree: 10 feet, and run
ming back 20 feet.
TEkMS-One tenth CT the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the re=Iduc in three
equal instruments, payable at SIX twelve ana
eighteen months fro IL the day of sa'ci the bonds
of the purchaser, with good personal security,
bearing inter est from the cay Of sse, TO be .sk,
en- TOT the deferrcI pay ments, and the property
Iishla 20 be r.suld H. thu risk and cost Of the
purchaser upon failure to comply with the
terms of sale, And the title to be retained until
ell the purchase money has been paid Stamps
and COW e. ancng a. the cost of the purchia5eF'
CHARLES Z. STUART.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
;e14-ts Commissioners.
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EIShI FISH Els HI
Arrived, per schr. Mary Fletcher, y well So
lected cargo of -
EASTERN HERRING,
consisting in part Of
$50 bbls Halifax No. GIBBED HEEEiNG.
100 bbls PORTLAND ROUND
800 bbls EASTPORT No.
100 bbls superior SPLIT LABRAD0R
which will be sold low from wharf
Apply to M. ED RIDGE u CO.,
feb 8-tf No. South Wharves.
ROBERT JAMESON. BOYD ". SMITH
JAMESON q SMITH.
ALEXANDRIA
PLANNING MILLS, SASH, DOOE AND
BLIND FACTORY,
NOS. q u 20 NORTH WATER ST,
Dealers in
DRESSED FLOORING and WHITE PINE
LUMBER.
iy25 JOHN K. Lam BDEH, SHpt.
-
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NJ o I I G E :

throwing filth Of any description into tho
streets and allowing the cutters TO become 90,
s:ructed arc strictly forbidden by law and will
not be allowed. Those obnoxious to the law
alluded to will be proceed against ~ OF &C
and without further notice. Grass must be re
moved from the cutters and sidewalks without
delay. 6. w. CLlFFOkli,
aug off Stunt Of Police.
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PRODUCE RECEIPTS. Among the receipts
OF produce by the O., A. 4 NJ. Il. Il. last
week, we're 5000 bushels of wheat, 1858 OF
corn, 1916 OF OATS 12S of rye, $50 Of mill offa,
81 of timothy seed $500 sacks Of sumac and IS
sacks ground do. 1,O5l bb's, four, 90 bbIs. ap
pies, 80 bbs of eggs, 4j lerkins Of butter, 50
boxes of tobacco, 5000 feet OF Lumbar, | car
loads of cattle and IA car loads OF bark.
By the W. & O. R. K. for the same time,
among the receipts were l 1874 bushels OF wheat,
PAP of corn, lis Of oats, 81 Of meal, so bbls.
-four, G3 kegs Of butter. As bbls. OF eggs, q
coops of fowls, 65 sacks OF sumac, and $4,000
lbs castings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

illsroRY OF TIE 18TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY,
G., Awe have received from the author,
Mr.. Geo. Wise. L handsomely bound volume.
containing hi>tnry of the famous Seventeenth
Regiment, written il order that the survivors
and their friends may have reliable chronicle
of the ups and downs" through which the
repineut passed luriog the four years Of the
war. The facts aud incidents related have
been computed from official reports, aud are
vouchcd for by Gen. Corse and Coils. Marye
aud Herbert. The muster roll, though not
entirely complete, i as comprehensive as 1t has
been possible to make it, and contains the
nanreS Of n, my who are associated with scenes
Of untai;ing iaterest. The book will doubtless
be eagerly sought for, not alone BY the mem
bers o! the old command. but By thtir numer'
Gus friends scattered over all parts OF the State
and country. Mr.. Wise deserves great credit
for the style in Which he has gotten up this
work, and it is with pride that We notice it as
the work OF Oil "Alexandria boy" Copies OF
the book can be had at the book store OF Mr..
Geo. L. French, 95 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

LECTURE ON CHINA The lecture Of Rev.
r. H. Graves at the Washington street Baptist
Church, last night, was very we'll attended.
The lecturer presented many facts in relation to
China and the Chinese, which nave an especial
value at this time, when our relations with
these people excite 50 large share of public
attention. Mr.. G. directed his main attention
to enforcing upon bis hearers the importance
of sustaining christian missions in China. The
pastor of the church, Rev. G. Fl. Ryland, foi-
lowed, urging that the Chinese were naturally
religious people; that they wanted some
thiog to worship, and therefore the importance
.! sending them the Bible was evident. The
lecture begun at and closed about 9 clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

TAIR WORK.
FRIZZIES, CHIGNON5, SWITCHES,
CURLS, sc.
Received this day the largest stock Of REA L
and IMITATION HAIR WORK ever offered
in this city. consisting OF Chignons, Curls,
Switches, Frzzies, SC, of every shade. style
and price An exalnnation from the ladies is
solicited. q. 9. BEhkY,
supS ~ King street.
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SweetI,earts and Wives.

Essays for Young Men on Single and Wed
ded Life-the dangers of Celibacy, ana tn e
Joys Of true Marrage-with sanitary aid for
those who arc in any way untitled for matr
monial happiness. Sont free, in sealed envel.
opes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box p, Philadelphia, Pa. ng 26-5m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23
LOCAL NEWS.

The WASHINGTON FREE ScHooL.-At a
meeting OF the Board of ,Guardians held on
Saturday last, being the first since the re cleo
ton OF its members under the new city govern.
ment, the old officers were again chosen, viz
Richard l.. Carne, President Edgar Snowden.
,Jr, Secretary, and Nathaniel Boush, Treasur-
or. At tic same time, Col. S. King Shay was
unanimously reelected Principal, and Miss A.
'. f. Shay Assistant, but uutil the first of
January only, that the city authorities might
not be embarrassed by existing school arrange
lnents, should they desire to unite the efforts
OF the Corporation with those of the Com.
nonwea,h in putting into operation the SO ,ool
system recently adopted by the General As
sembly.
The report Of the Treasurer showed that
since the lst Of May, 1869, two hundred and
thirty-hve dollars had beeu received from the
parents of children attending the school. for
contingent expenses. and that within the same
period, two hundral aul torty-four dollars had
been expended, lcavfng baanc, in the treas
ury Of thirty six dol lars, against u balance OF
forty tce>last year The items Of expenditure
were as follows:
Medals and other prizes, (two years. $50;
books for indiscnt children, stationery, 70,
s62: repairs of school house AMI furniture
SIC; printing and advertising $l3: fuel $53 ;
Su1dries S..
All this expense WAS Formerly borue by the
CORPORATION. which now only pays the salaries
al the teachers
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nANK OF THE OLD DOMINION.

ID Alexandria, Va. Juno 9th. 1870.
No.ice is hereby given that the counteCsiS!n
cd notes of this Bank and its Branch ut Pearls
burg must BE- presented Il. this office for re-
dcmption at par On or before the lst day OF
July, 1871, or the Same will be barred, in con :.
iormity with an act oftho General AssembIy or
Virginia, passed June 10Th. 1870, emitted &n
AT for the relief OF the Bank OF tic Oh Do
minion.'
This Bank having been in . course o! lilui-
ds,ion for the psst Eve years, and II Being very
desirable to close up its business End to redeem
the small amount Of lis circulation now out
Standing, the holders Of its notes arc earnestly
requested TO present them for payment at AL
early day. WEI H. LAMBERT, Cashier
r. II. MILLER, Prest, ie l7-lewGm
CoRsHrs coHSHrS'
Just received another large lot u SkELE-
TON CORSET5; also full supply OF these
desirable French Corsets, Ct IS css-WaTTaEted
whslcbonc. Call and examine them at
CHAS. W. GREENS,
jy26 IS King street.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, of every
" description, at lowest prices. at
CHAS. w. GREEN'S,
aup4 GO King street
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-23
Notice..

A PPLICATION having been made 20
IN us. the Board of County Supervisors
of the county of Pierce, by twenty resident
freeholders in the town of Tnmbelle for a
highway to be laid out, surveyed and estab-
lishsd rs follows to wit:
Commencing at The south west corner of
the nell of ne14 of sec. %, township 90.
range 10, thence north l5 deg west 81 rods.
Thence so deg W 80 rods. thence SIS deg.
W 80 rods. thence so deg. I6 rolls.
thence n 20 deg Ii rods, thence n IS deg.
IL rods, thence IS deg. W is rods then, e
n 81 deg. so rods, thence SO deg. W
80 and 4 rods. thence n 20 deg. W 10 rods,
70 deg. W 10 and Il rods. thence So deg.
W 90 and y rods, thence n SO deg, "a
rods. thence 81 deg 81 rods, thence 35
deg Is and Is rods. thence &c deg Is
and q rods thence IS and * deg. W -
and = rods. thence az deg. W % rods,
thence 70 deg. 10 rods. thence SO deg
W IL and X rods thence 81 deg W and
IS rods. thence so deg W % rods, thence 8
so deg W III rods, thence SO deg. W 26 rods
thence 50 deg. w % rods. thence 81 deg
W "a % rods. the;.ce 81 deg. V IA and
Il rods. thence 45 deg. W Is aud 81 rods.
thence SO deg. W Is rods, thence sc deg.
W Is rods, thence n SO deg. W 81 rods. thence
40 deg II rods. thence SO deg. AZ
reds thence 81 and 10 deg. 80 rods t.
the center of the Trimbelle and Diamond
Bluff road. thence along the north line of the
s15sw ID of sec.l9 township 26 range IL l35
and X rods. thence sw 2 rods and 10 links at
an angle of IS deg. thence NV 2 rods and
10 links at an angle Of IS degrees TO the n
line of said described land, thence on the
same line to the NV corner of said described
land near the residence of Theodore Keller
in the town of Trimbelle. Also to vacate
and discontinue all that part of the county
road lying south of the above described road.
Notice is therefore hereby given that we the
Supervisors will meet at Huotts mill in the
town Of Trimbelle in said county OF Pierce.
on the 18th day Of December a. d. 1870, al
one o'clock IN the afternoon ia decide upon
such application. 80
Dated at The Office Of the Clerk Of Beard
of Supervisors in Ellsworth. this 18th day OF
N ov. A. D. 1870 M
BY order Of the Comfy Board of Superb,
sprs. WM. BARKER, gaan.
H. B. wARsEb, Clerk - 4 - -
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Guardian sale.

Pierce County Court in Probate-In the
matter of lke guardianship # the minor
heirs OF Wilson Thing deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
IN and in pursuance of an order of license
made in said matter on the nth day of
October 1870. by the County Court of said
county, the undersigned guardian of il
son E. Thing and Lucia Z. Thing minors
and heirs Of Wilson Thing, deceased, will on
the Oath day of November. 1870: at one
o'clock p NJ, al Tre,ton School house, in
District No. |. offer for sale at public
vendue the following described lands to wit:
The southwest quarter of section twenty
two in township twenty five. range seven
teen The terms of sale will be made known
at he time and place of sale
BIZ. WAY, Guardian.
Dated. Oct. "a. 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-23
Notice to Lumbermen.

HNHE undersigned desire to call the atten-
Il tion of lumbermen to the following COM
municatlon, Just received from the Governor
of the State of Wisconsin:
STATE OF WISCONSIN, EXECUTIVE DP'r,
MADISON, Sept: 18th 1870.
Gen. Sam. Hartman, Somerset. Wis:-
GENERAL.-Tae duty of protecting the
ii pber on the lands granted TO the State by
the acts OF Congress of June Sd, 1856. and
May 5th. 1864. to aid in building a railroad
from Lake st. Croix to Lake Superior. still
devolves upon the State understand that
some, who are disposed 10 tressapass on the
same, claim that, inasmuch as the grant was
not renewed at the last session of Congress
the State has further authority in the
premises. Such is not the case The Stale
will remain charged with the protection Of
these lands until Congress ultimately refuses
To renew the giant. by declaring it annulled
and ordering the lands into market
You will. therefore. guard the lands with
the utmost vigilance. and pro ceed with ell
vigor against depredaiors thereon.
In a letter to this Depar tment, dated the
18th inst, the Secretary of the Interior says:
-" The arrangement entered into between
you and the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, on the Sd of July, l-69, and APP
proved by this Department, by which the
protection of said timber was delegated to
the Stale authorities is still in fill force. and
trespassers must govern themselves accor-
dinghy" Very respectfully.
LUoIUs FAIRcHILD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-23
- y = . : - IT !"
MITE J P. THIse. sec'y. 50

FATAL AccInENT young girl
named Hannah Hrnnessv, sixteen years
old. living in BurnsviIe, in this county,
was shot Nv her brother last Saturday,
and tlied-.ae same day. The ony dis
charged rife towards he house, and
the ball passed through, striking his ST
ter in the head. Her mother is "a will
ow. with . large family to support. t Q
county board. at its late session. appro-
prlated $40 toward the funeral expenses.
-Hasfiags Gagette, TIL