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Died.

At "Fruitland. ,; his residence, near Keswick, in
Albemarle county, on the sth ult., James Hart, in
the list year of his age.
In Winchester, Va, lee. 11th., 1869, of Pneumo-
MIA, Mr.. Nathaniel Bent, aged 60 years. On Decem-
Der 18th, Mrs. Martha Bent, his wife, in her 57th
year. On Dec. oath, Miss Roxalina D. Bent, (~sister
Of Mrs. DIR. Mcfarland fAugusta county, aged 81
years. s-. tl+ ss-a 1t' 4t+FFf
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MocHEssEY sNADENBouscH Proprietor.
NJ. P. BLEDsoE. Manager.

% 49t 2tF. ---.. iSaslstT lI s-st4
The Proprietorsin resuming the management
ofthis wellknown and popular hotel, SO long
and favorably known to the travelling public,
promise in the futureto retain the reputation the
American has borne, asa -ai
First Glass Hotel. q
1tslocality, Immediately at the Rai~lroadDepot,
rendersit o convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search ofhealth.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this town are adjoining this
House. +.4f5a .1slsa -ssaf.4 rs.
Donovan in connected with this house.
McCHESNEY & co.
NJ Citizens ofthe County WILDE furnished
Dinner at so Cents, and Horses fed by Messrs
Donovan B O,Toole at 20 Cents.
Oct. lift Y N-1Ir.-a ~ .al. sef4.
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WIN ECAOLSy
R.H.oATLETT, -IF.i JED ~HoToHKIss.~
| TCHOLs, BELL, CATLETT & co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
s.. B. Corner of Court House Square,
ia ESTAUNTON, VIRGINIA..
w are now selling, and have constant de-
mandfor Farming, Grazing .1lmberand Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and we in
vite parties having such property for sale, es-
peciaNy inthe county of Augusta, andthe VAL
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our Capitalization, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers.
We make NO chargefor advertising or show
in property, but when we find a purchaser for
it we charge a commission Of five percent, to be
paid out ofthe first payment made by the pur-
chaser. Nov %, 1861
IMPORTANT 10 FARMERS!
CALIFORNIA & OREGON
SEED WHEAT AGENCY. 60
,]..I Ia WE FURNISH FARMERS WITH THE 7.sza1
BEST SEED WHEAT IN THE WORLD.
Perfectly free from insectiform or other, impu-'
rites; grown from Australian and Chill Seed,
yielding, on good soil, IT.. ~
SIXTY BUSHELS TO THE ACRE.
And Weighing
sIXTY-FIvE POUNDS TO THE MEASURED BUsHEL.
The ears of wheat, when matured, are usually
eleven or twelve incheslong. s1-i
va Put up and securely tied and sealed in
linen bags, and sent by mail free to all parts of
the country, on receipt of price. .aHF 1Ef5
5-4 <.9 PRICES.
Samples"..10 cts each. Bags.".5oc and ST. each.
Or in larger quantities at reasonable rates.
Address CALIFORNIA AND OREGoNSEED WHEAT
AGENCY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
febl2 '69-tf = - 80. :. --A-t. 4
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lQeQ HO for the West. 1883

->~SpT~G-SG1TGT
1000 Ho for the West. 1899
aRGAT RNAr1oNALDoUBLE 10y.
IL. I'd ~sIfassts TRACK ROUTE FOR
St. Louis, Mo-, cleveland, Ohio, Ss.
Memphis, Tenn, ~ st. Paul, Minnesota,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, lI.
Louisville, KY, Kansas City, MO-,
Pittsburg, Pa, Cairo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities Westand Southwest, via
the BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. Arrangements haze been mGde,
by which passengers going West can purchase
through tickets (of the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket Offices at Stanton or
Waynes5oro', by sodoing they will save from
SIS to 10, on each through ticket, besides avoid
ing all trouble and expense of checking Baggage
and Omnibus transfers, as there is only one change
of cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or In
dianapolis, and but tWo to st. Louis, Chicago,
Terra Haute, &C., besides ELEGANT PALACE
SLEEPING CARS on all night trains, this,route
is therefore the most desirable, especially for
Families and Ladies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named offices have the priv
ilege ofvisiting Baltimore withoutextra Expense
and then resuming theirjourney West
This is tbs only Roaae, which can check Bag
gage from Washington City to all Westerncities
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Wash
ington and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington City as follows: Mail Line, 7,45,
A. M. Fast Line. 4,30, P. NJ. Express Line,
8,45, P. NJ.
The above trains make close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with all
Western Railroads, for all points. ~
-Passengersleaving on Saturdays willgothrough
by this route, ~withoutiaying over on Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance of any
other route. .
For tickets aud further Information apply to
W. J. Hunter Agent, Va. Central Railroad Staun-
ton, and to Joel Wallace, Agent, Va. Central
Railroad at Waynesboro', orto 7.,.
LOUIS ZIMMER,
Gen'lsouthern Agent, B. & O.. R. r.,
Greensboro, N. C..
L: M. COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. & 0.
R.R., Baltimore, Nd. -
j L.WILSON, Master transportation, B.. &
OR. R., Baltimore, Md. -1. .sAIa
AuCuct02-tf si '-. W. ---r.- a-a.ar
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Local.
THE -yHND1CATOR

Is the largest paper in the State;
Contains more reading matter,
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The regular convocations of UNION ROYAL
NJ ARCH CHAPTER, No. 2, are held in Masonic
NA Building, onthe SEcoND. and FOURTH TUES
- DAY nights ineach month.
\aSI The regular Assemblies of Stevenson Com
~ mandry are held in Masonic Building,
~ on the FOURTH Monday night in each
+ \month. T.
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n 7 = ANU y . = y u y
PORTABLE HEATERS

Burn all the gas in the coal, and all the coal to
ashes, without waste, thus producing what has
never before been accomplished. H
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NIB. HENBRY, l. ). HENDRY, JAS. PAGAN
NEW BOOT AND
SHOE factory.
HENDRY. BRO. q PAGAN
Have just opened their new and commodious
Store room on Augusta Street, opposite Court
House, Stanton, Va.
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all kinds.
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and CATERS.
A large stock of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Shoes, of the latest styles.
rs Anything in our line furnished at the
shortest notice.
Work fitted to order by Mr.. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED.
} large suppl Of MEMS and Boys Hats, from
acoarse article to the --latest and most Elegant
Styles.
ON HAND.
A good assortment of Leather and Shoe Find
ings, which we offer to consumers at low prices.
Shoemakers will find it to their advantage to
examine our Stock. I -slt-t
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern pri-
ces, 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 goods, whether wishing to purchase or not.
WANTED.
Good Leather, for which we will exchange goods
or pay a fair price in cash. 1865
WANTED.-Good hands to work in b esfactory
None others need apply. ,
HENDRY,' BROTHER 4 PAGAN.
octs-tf
BARGAINS! BARGA1NslA
AT
j. w. NEWTON's. u
NEW STREET, ABOVE THE VA. HOTEL,
STA UNION, Va.
WINTER GOODS MUST BE SOLD
REGARDLESS OF CONSEQUENCES,
TO MAKE ROOM FOR A
SPRING STOCK.
ONLY THINK or IT,
Calico IL and l25 cts.
Delaines 20 and Is C. worth 30 and 4Oc
Mouslins Is and soc. worth 40 and SOC. f.
Plaids Is cents.
"A Bleach, only Is cts.
rs and GA Brown l23, Is and 1e2 cts.
SHAWLS, CLOAKS, HOODS, 7-
FURs, HEAVY GOODS FOR MEN AND BOYS,
ATBALT1MOBE PRICES.
CALL EARLY AND SECURE A,
BARGAIN. -
REM AT Il
jan2l-tf J.. W. NEWTON's.
s..-Ea -. -.sE -+r--r Lr.E- et+r-
N1OTICE.-The subscriber wishing to reduce
IN his stock before the opening Of the Spring
trade, will sell his goods at very reduced prices
for cash. He has a large lot of winter dress goods,
trimmings, &C., which he is particularly anxious
to dispose of, rather than carry them over to an
other season, and will sell them at cost or less
Call and examine before purchasing. He con-
tinues to trade for all articles that he can dispose
ofin this market. '-4gt He- aHrrf1f+ELI
His accounts up to the first of January are made
off and as he wishes 10 make his business as near
cash as possible, will expect them to be paid
promptly.
All persons indebted to the late concern of Tay-
lor & Cat]ett, and Taylor & Powell must pay up
Immediately, or their accounts will be put into
other hands for collection.
jan14-4t A. H. TAYLOR. u
I-T|rF" - TtF
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Supt. Chesapeake and Ohio R. R..
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Supt. R.& Y. R. and R. & D. Railroads.
Nh HOTCHKISs, General Travelling Agent
of G. &. o. r. R. and R. &Y. R.R. r. -
R. FOSTER, Agent.
No. IA Light Street,
jan28-tf Baltimore.
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MASONIC.


The regular Communication of STAUNToN LODGE
No. 10. are held in Masonic Building, Main Street
on the SECOND and LAST FRIDAY nights in each
month. = -ls. - ~. =
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NorE TnIs.-We will furnish the Vindlcatof
and the following periodicals., at the following
rates, in advance
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Only ,s'syo Dollars q year in aauance.
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Copper & Tin Ware,

TIME sMORNING' GLORY =.
BASE BURNING STOVES,
PARLOR FURNACES
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IL tt .sI4 3Ea 1853 FREIGHT LIN E
r Sunday Excepted.)
From Baltimore to Richmond, and all other points
south and west of that city, via his
RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD
INF -ttt .
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THE ROUTE TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS

THE ROUTE TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS.
THE STEAMERS of this Line leave Baltimore
DAILY, Sundays excepted) from Pier 8 Light
Street Wharf, foot Of Barre street, at4 P. NJ,
and continue to connect with the York River
Railroad at West Point, and ARRIVING IN
RICHMOND at IL P. M. the following day, in
time to connect with the Express Tram on the
Danville Road for Danville, Greensboro, Sails
bury, Charlotte, N. c., Columbia, S. c., and all
points South.
This Line affords the most comfortable and
least f~atiguing journey to persons travelling South
and to the Virginia Springs, of all lines between
the North and the South.
THROUGH TICKETS for sale at Terminal
Stations Of connecting Roads.
FREIGHTS by this Line, received DAILY,
handled carefully, and forwarded with dispatch,
at the lowest through rates.
va. Arrangements have also been made with
the James River and Kanawha Canal, by which
Through Freights to Lynchburg and other points
on that Line. are received Daily, and forwarded
promptly on through rates.
Through Tickets on this line can be procured
at the depotin this place, and at all stations on
the line of the G. 4 o. Railroad.
H.. d. WHITCOMB.
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.--We have the pleas
~ ure of informing you of our removal from
NO. 10 Light Street, to No. I95 Baltimore
street, Second Hou Sc East of Messrs. Hamil-
ton Easter u Sons, where we have opened q
NEW STOCK OF FIRST CLASS GOODS.
consisting in part of
DIAMONDS, z STERLING SILVER WARE
FINE WATCHES, TRIPLE PLATED WARE
RICH JEWELRY, CLOCKS, BRONZEs, &c
GOLD and SILVER HEAD CANES, OPERA
GLASSES, 'e TABLE CUTLERY, THEIR
MOMETERS, &c. d III SPECTACLES and EYE
GLASSES.
Particular attention paid to the repairing of
line watches and the manufacture of Hair Jewel
ry. N
We have erected on our premises, one of the
best Transit Instruments in this country, where
observations are taken daily, and correct time
guaranteed. s-f.N te4-fF Wafll-
Having none but First Glass Workmen in our
employ, wei feel confident of giving entire. salts
faction to all who may favor us with their pat
ronage. s-..s.-. -el
Respectfully, lr-
LARMOUR & co.
1875 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
aapr9 '69-1y. .
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business Cards.

tEsagrrEhRrs ornsi1Eaas
.2rI.IW u m PHOTOGRAPHY,
(-3LalJI RURWELL BUILDING,
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Ditch Tartan Plaids Scots, at ~
u nov26-tf NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER Il CO.'S
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RICHMOND & YORK RIVER, 1ss
RICHMOND & DANVILLE, and -
CHESAPEAKE OHIO RAILROAD.
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Wrench Cassimeres & Domestic Factory Kerseys
L very low, at NJ. P. FUNKHOUsER & CO.'S
nov26 If.
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Gtandard A Brown Cotton Is to I ets, Ct
y nov26-tf n. P. FUNKHOUSER COS
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THURS FURSil-Furs from $3.50 to $40 a
set can be found at
decI0-tf 1 JAS. A. PIPER & SONS,
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Ward wide all wool Flannels SO cts, at
qov26-tf NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER &CO'S
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
SMALLPOX.
To the EDITOR or THE HERALD

To The EDITOR or THH HEkALD:-
Ienclose for publication IN your widely circulated
journal the simplest and most eficacious prescrtp-
ton for the treatment OF the smallpox, now threat
ening TO spread itself In our midst
Fsrst--As soon as person ts seized with the dis
ease he must keep his rOOm0 large one, III posslDle
with both doors and windows ctosed--fncessantly
warmed, though not TO excess.
.SecOad-Three times day light friction over the
entire body with soft cloth saturated wlth luxe.
warm camph0red pOmade, the rubbing hand pro.
tected by kid glove or other impermeabo tissue
Thsy0-fhree times day, II the patent ne . chid
. teaspOonful Of syrup OF al0cs, lmmedlately lol-
lowed BY q small cup OF light meat or vegetable
soup, quite liquid and lukewarm. II an aduls .
tablespoonful Of the same syrup and conee cup
ful OF soup.
Ia pleasant is is proper to renovate the air OF the
room by opening for An hour q door or window
whore no draught can enter. AT tho same time ~
pinch Of dampened gunpowder must be burned in ting
room. During this hour the patient must be more
warmly covered than usual
Etth--As beverage ukewarm dccoction OF
marsh malOws, with or without sugar. Very little
solid OOd and none at al IN cases OF children. Light
black coffee may be taken or light tea according TO
the habits Of the patient
Nothing raw--nothing cold. No current Of nir
through the room In any case, under penalty Of al
most certain death.
By means Of this simple medication and those
simple precautions all danger may be avoided, II.
''''' 49, - THE DOCTOR
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
SENSATION IN RKODE ISLAND.
High Life Invaded-Another Shooting Affair.
From the Providence Herald, Jan. 27.l

High Life Invaded-Another Shooting Affair.
From the Providence Herald, Jan. 27.l
Last evening, about SIX O'Clock that portion Of our
thrown into the widest excitement by the report
that shooting affair had occurred In the street be-
tween two women, and that the affair had culminar
ted in the wounding OF one ana the arrest Of the
other
these:-A Mrs. Mercter who resides at No. 328
Broad street., was returning from market about
Q quarter before six O'Clock, and when entering
woman dressed IN black who. without speak
ing, suddenly drew revolver from her mun
snS ne sn SSes
one Of her fingers. The assailant then made an
other attempt TO fire, but was seized BY Mrs Mer-
dragged from the yard into the street. Mrs. Mer-
cers son appearing on the scene at THIS junctnre.
Gys ev u the M Merc wSo Was n
state OF intense excitement tainted and in the con-
fusion the woman walked down Broad street.
and Baird and conducted to the Central police sta
ton, where she still remains:
Her name iS Mrs. Sutciffe, formerly OF this city,
but now residing in Manchester, n. H.. where
her husband is engaged In one OF the depart
ments OF the calico works And now for
Mercler has endeavored to ALLEVIATE the arec-
tions OF her Mrs. Sutclif'sI husband from their
proper domain and appropriate them to herself;
thai she nad by those attempts disturbed the peace
OF her family and that her husband had been guilty
OF using violence toward her OF various times caused
occasion her husband horsewbipped her IN the open
street for expostulatng with him about his conduct
Things went so far at last that she commenced sut
aganr Mrs. MERCER on the ground OF endeav0rng 70
seduce her husband from his proper allegiance ana,
ON the other hand Mrs. Mercier entered cross suit
for defamation Of character Thus the matter STOOD
year ago, at which time the Sutcl1tles et
and went to Manchester. Mrs. Satcline CLAIMS Inat
ner husband had received letters from MIS- Mercier
within tho last Few months, urging nim 20 move 70
Providence and leave his wife behind. A lew days
since Mrs Sutclne came to Providence TO be presens
at trial Of one OF the cases referred TO- and having
worked herself up 20 pitch OF frenzy made up hert
mind TO XIII ner enemy. She accordingly deliberatey
purchased the pistol had 1t loaded aud last evening
determined to put an end to all uncertainties. VIVA
followed we have narrated above.
when she arrived at the station after her arresa
she declared that she was sorry she had succeeded
70 better or, In her own words, she wished 1t
might have been worse.n From her talk ana ap-
pearance one might suppose that she was suffering
rom temporary Insanity which is probably the case.
she was furnished with an excellent room and every
accommodation FOR ner individuai oomiortiaSt ngns
and IL is more than probable that she Will be dis
charged this m0rnlnG
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
Ccnarmntions by the Senate.

ALBANY, Jan. ~, 1870.
Ths following persons were confirmed by the
Senate IN executive session to-day
To be Health Officer OF the Port Of New York-John
M. CarnOcnan.
State Assessors-Charles W. Lawrence OF New
York; Lorenzo Caryl, OF Herkmer.
Commissioners OF Quarantine-Wison q. Hunt, OF
New York; AgriDpa Nj. Bell OF Kings Samuel Bar
ton, OF Richmond.
Commissioner Of Capital poce--Arthur w.
Hunter, OF Schenectady.
Canal Appraisers-Samuei North, OF Otsego.
George O. Greene, OF Niagara.
Hell Gate Pilots Charles Z. Adams, Francis Bell
Lafayette Myers, Alexander Banta Cornelius W.
Lawrence--ali OF New YORK.
Managers OF Western House OF Refuge-Will,am
o. Thompson, Jerome Keyes, William A. Reynolds
And John Williams, all Of Monroe county.
Attorney Tor ST. Regis Tribe OF Indians-Alfred
Fulton OF Franklin county.
Loan C0mmlssonerS-J0hn Whltby and Richard
Christopher, Of Richmond county; CALVIN Il.
Aidricn Peter c. Wyckon, tor Cayuga county;
stephen d. Perkins and Benton b. Jones, OF Fulton
county; George Brewer and stephen mccoy. OF Cat
Iaraugus county; Jonn +. Phelps ana E9ward wadrp r
and William Sharp, Of Chemung county; Joseph Z.
Allen and Robert o. Dawson. or Chenango county
Lemuel Holmes and Jacob J. Bouck, OF
ii. Beene. OF Erie county; Elijah p. Bushnell and
Luke Roe, OF Greene county; Andrew J..
Dewey and Carlton q. Moore, OF Jefferson
county, Hezekian Allen and Herbert G; Brown,
OF Livingston county; David 3. Hackney,
or Montgomery county; Thos II. Briggs, OF Fulton
county; sullivan CaverRo ana Jesse A. Gladding, OF
niagara; jacob =. Etnerdge and Israel b. Spencer,
Of Orleans; Ebx Kellum and George s. Down.
in1 or Queens; Hiram j. Cook and Roswell
Hopkins, OF st. Lawrence; Daniel G. Coy and Isaac
Grnne Of ssrstoea SWIM MIME sna aao EaMara
Hibbard. OF schenectady; James A. Bouch and Mar
Van Bureu, Hager, OF Schohar1e; Claudlus u Coon
Suu Cnares d. Morgan. OF Seneca county; ouarIss
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
ALASKA.

Report Of Captain Bryant, Special Agent or
the Treasury Department, ON the Character.
istics, Resources and Inhabitants Of Alaska.
WASHINGTON, Jan. q, 1870.
In compliance with resolution OF the Senate the
Secretary Of the Treasury has transmitted to that
body the report OF Captain Charles Bryant late
special agent OF the Treasury Department. on the
resources and Inhabitants Of Alaska. The report "
very long and elaborate, giving the result OF hts per-
sonal examination OF large portions Of the Ter
ritory, including all OF the principal islands.
He expresses no opinion as to the actual
value OF the Territory: but describes infinitely lrs
characteristics and resources, giving prominence
especially to the forests and fisheries. which, he
thinks, may be made the basis Of profitable bust
ness. Considerable space s devoted to showing that
the natives possess q capacity for labor that will
make them, under the direction or more Intelligent
race, valuable auxiliary In clearing the forests
and aiding In ell other departments Of service in
cidental to life in new country. After giving On
the islands Of St. Paul and ST. George, Captain
Bryant makes the following recommendations in
regard to the o. the seals and sne pro
curing great expense to the government
The seals be preserved only BY placing IN tho inter
sS.s deprived benefit. Of the seal they would
Of securing
IeApOn4Di0 company
chasing the islands at proper prices according to their
100000 annually In for which privilege said company
shall give security for the payment Of tax TO the
and to provide for the natives by the sale OF
goods reasonable nxed pces by the gratuous dist
button supplies when and for tho
sick and maintain schools the islands for the education of
the children.
The report estimates the number Of male seals on
the island OF ST. Paul at 100 000 and or the females
1000 OOO The value OF their SKINS in London Is said
to be three or four dollars each.
In supplementary report dated January 10, 1870.
Captain Bryant shows that the statements Of special
agent wicker in regard TO the NUMBER OF skins
taken during the past year, in alleged violation OF
the law were erroneous and founded on false esti-
mates. 1t Is also stated that General George II.
Thomas, when he subsequently visited the islands,
only endorsed the action OF the military officers
in charge, but advised them to allow still larger
number TO be taken, the natives complained TO
him that their supply OF food was insufiiclent for
their comfortable support.
The report concludes as f0llOws:-
further stated by Mr. Wicker that OF $500 ono
annually derived from the seal sheres but he does
time, when, according to the best authorities, only
i0OOO should be annually taken, which In
than S3 80 each Whether Mr. Wicker
charged grave msdemeanors upon honest officers and
of the government through malice gnorance do
not know but feeling consciousness Of having faithfully
performed duty In Alaska, and believing that Leuten
and Henderson, the officers in charge OF
Islands, have been unjusty accused have deemed Il
duty to submit the facts az above stated.
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 2s I87o-TRPLE

4. Ransome and d. M. Goodrch, OF Tioga James 8.
knapp and jacob Davis, OF Ulster; lsaac b. Bronson
and James L. Taylor, OF Yates: Adolph L. Sanger
and Isaac V. french OF New York; q. w. p Horton
ana James I. Kerr, OF Delaware; George Brown, OF
warren; James N. Seabnry, OF Kings.
N0taries Public Charles Ruston, John Van Clan,
James o. Hoyt, Charles u. Cole Of New York Henry
r Webb. OF Onondaga; John s. Barber. OF Cort-
land.