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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

srAnnNG ArpnAY.-John Combs, a
youth iii years, but we would infer, con
siderably advanced in iniquity, was ar
rested, last evening, for staBbtng another
boy ab6uthis own age The pattieste'
side in Centre Wheeling. The accused
was taken.betore Judge Johnston; but on
account ofst6o absence oI.wilnesses, and
the late,6onr q, the arrest, the eSarnina-
ton was postponed until, 10 o'clock this
t,,nrntnyj ag1i y " gctg 40 "a! II hs..lalqyi
hOIllng. -.-.- ~. ..-.L.....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

yJ ELECTION on DiRrcToRs. We mad.
,yerteutly omitted TO give the result Of the
election held, Tuesday,for directors Of
The Peabody Insurance Company, in the
ilst which appeared in our columns yester-
day morning. The following gentlemen
were chosen: +aMessrs. William Bailey,
DIV. ]. BATES, Andrew ]. Pannell, Hen
ryt stamm, a j. Cecil, Alonzo Loring,
AIM. Adams, James f. Barnes, and
Thomas Hughes ~ ?,'iI i1eb boG q,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

CRY CouNcn- According to a resolu.
ton passed by both branches Of the City
Council, Tuesday evening, q special ses-
siohwill'be held tbihight 10 consider the
ordinance introduced in the First Branch
and laid on the table, providing for, The
purchase Of the gus works. \, TX Z .i ;sg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

ii"oUH 'oWE wATcn."As d reliable
and accurate timer tho watch imported
directly from Europe, by oxtoby s
Dufield, Is % decided success. Many
have carried the watch for more than q
year ! have testified 4 rs merits, and every
one solids fully guaranteed. d Call at 1914
Market street, belowoM Mcclure House, Tor
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, spectacles, &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

New Our friends, John Roem.
er 6 Co., Main street, Centre Wheeling,
have recently put up a handsome block
letter sign on their establishment. We
would suggest that they transposc The
numbers-S3 being where 81 should be.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

Notwithstanding the dan
gerous condition OF the ice on the river,
we are informed that persons were cross,
ing in buggies and sleighs at Bellaire, yes.
tcrday. Up to a late hour last night, we
were momentarily expecting to hear Of a
flrstclass sensation in that locality, result
ing from the great inprudence mention.
cd above.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

SENT 10 JAI1-J. Nelson stsaley was
arrested and taken before Esquire Gillespy,
yesterday, charged with committing an
assault and battery on Cunningham Tay-
lor. After hearing the testimony the JUS
tlce decided the'case was one that should
be further investigated by the Circuit
Court, To insure the attendance Of the
accused before that tribunal, Esquire G..
required him to give bond in the penalty
Of one hundred dollars that he would be
present At tile next term and answer an
Indictment for the alleged offence, TIA
true bill were returned by the grand jury
against him therefor. stealey wasunable
toigiys the required bond and, in default
was committed 70 Jail. D Il 10 1sDn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

! PnEsENTs-There Is no moro desirable
present than a suit ofclothes 1sachaslis
gotten up in the latest style by Ut.
Lakin s Co, No. 81. Monroe street Cali
and examine their stock ;as they take
pleasure In showing goods Remember
the place Is Monroe street, three doors
south ofMarketdlis j. a.i.a .A1edIatn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

.
CouPE-There was q brief
session ofcthe police court, yesterday
morning, The. officers had succeeded in
getting up a case or two and they were
promptly disposed OF Us, follows: Julius
Roth, charged with staggering about
among the people attending Second Ward
market 70, their annoyance and his dis
grace, was fined one dollar and costs;
William Carney for creating tumult and
disorder In trying to;kick his way through
the door Of Pat CahillS house, received
q pleasant reminder that such proceedings
were highly improper, In the shape Of a
ten dollar fine, and costs, ,...,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

ONE hpndfedland twenty-five airs, Atisaess
Turkey Morocco and Cost sBalmoral
shoesabest Philadelphia make, at $500.
Every. pair warranted, at .Y. Blends,
107 Main 81 III 10 esal.sei na41 00ci
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

3 THAsikss.2-Honn. ]. 9. McGrew has
placed us under obligations for copy Of
the Congressional Directory for the third
session; ofthe Forty.frst Congress. "a Y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

CRossNo REsUMED.&A channel hay.
ing been 'eut through tho Ice at Bellaire
for the transfer boat, passengers arenow
taken over without any considerable dc.
law ~ ~ s;f'' y ii1syH 4 y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

Jusr received another lot Of those fine
bottom Broadway. Walking +. Boots s, ~ q
LEV. Bl0nds.N inn n.ll-i ll.l.. Aa-a-..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

WE will commence our auction sale at
10 O'clock Thursday morning, January
l9th. @ J. H. SMITH.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

II LADIES White, Kid and Turkey NO!
rocco Broadway Walking Slippers, Just
received Of ", Blends. 20 M NJ l.-Il
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12
THURSDAY, JANUARY il, ian.
Travellers Register.
New Advertisements.

ug New Advertisements.
100. F-virgmius Lodge Nos AZ
For City Sergeant Smith Mcdonald.
Hat and Coat Hooks, s.i5 n. r,5 :. h
Morgantown Female Seminary.
Thursday, January 18th. .'s ..i - y
Peabody Insurance Company,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12
FOR SALE.

roR SALE OR RENTAoNE HUN:
IL dfed acres Of land and one hundred and
any acres OF coal privilege, within 200 yards OF
the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Depot, In
mill or manufacturing purposes. The coal bank
ID ID good working condition and convenient for
sapplying coal to the city or shipping by river Of
Failiuad There 10 on the premises sixteen tete.
ment houses, two very large buildings, one Of
BY the Farmer BFo.'s. Also, Vineyard Of three
Of l0uF acres, 10 good bearing or Hartford and
Concord Grapes, and 900 or 800 choice Unit trees.
For terms and further particular inquire on
tho premises, JOHN N. K0HNLINE,
: TAMIL D II IL lgsl Bridgeport, Ohio.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

FOR RENT-sTORR ROOM Nm
ses. S now po cssaPsd rSS 81 SAS sS s4I a
Merchant Tailor. Possession given on the lst Of
APRIL sn;o tnqulreof HENRY KuRTz'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

DOR RENT-THE WARE. In IN
IL HOUSES now occupied by Jacob ilp
snyder, corner o. Quincy and Main streets,
fssss on ApFttlisf; Apply 2 = M,.PER
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-12

noR RENT.-THE DESIRA. -, In
IL Bib Store Room on Main street, now iih
occupied by Rouss b htotier. Apply TO -
deei6 l.LA- JAMES PAULL.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

AN enthusiastic Grant Radical member
of the Ohio House of Representatives
introduced resolutions indorsing the San
Domingo policy of the President. This
rather stumped the body. The Radicals
were in the majority, but they were
against the President, and yet did not like
to disturb the harmony of the party by
voting down the indorsing resolutions
They were in dilemma, until his Excel
lency came to their rescue and relieved
them. In his late San Domingo message
he says he has ''no policy to enforce
against the will OF the people" Instantly
the Ohio Republicans take up their San
Domingo resolution and adopt in lieu a
resolution indorsing the declaration OF
Gen. Grant, that he has 'no policy to
enforce sgainst the will of the people.
Now, 'Let US have peace" -.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
sALACIOUS AND FALLACIOUs

By means of the telegraph, a lot of
dirty figures from st. Louis have been
published far and wide. We suppressed
them because they were incomplete for
any moral or social investigation, and
therefore liable to deceive. We suspect
that, as registered vice decreases, the un-
registered increases. The reduced record
of vice and its visitants, is probably ow-
ing to the fact that vice is assuming the
gsrb of virtue. A certain disreputable
locality is disappearing by moving up
town and spreading itself promiscuously
over the city. In this way all appear
ance of evil may perhaps be legislated
out of sight, while the cancer is really
enlsrging and drawing nearer TO the heart
of society.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
South CAROLINA

We have before us photograph of
the sixty-three Radical members of the
South Carolina Legislature, fifty of whom
are negroes and thirteen white. Twenty
two of them read and write, eight gram
matically,) the remainder, forty-one,
make their mark with an amanuensis
Nineteen are tax payers to an aggregate
amount of one hundred and forty elk dol
lars and ten cents. The other forty-four
pay no taxes The body levies on the
people of the Slate for four millions of
dollars. Poor South Carolina.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
WHAT rs EXPECTED OF US.

Punishment asserts responsibility.
There is no responsibility where there is
no power to do the thing required. All
this Ku-Khx legislation pIesumes the
power of our people to preserve society
immaculate, and to sssimilate without the
least disturbance some four millions of q
race suddenly lifted 10 freedom by the
fiat of war without any previous sspirs-
tons or struggles for it On their part.
The Radicals expect much more of us
than of themselves. Pennsylvania cannot
assimilste a few thousand English and
Welsh miners without secret societies
perpetrating horrible murders and a coal
famine distressing millions of poor
people. Even loyal Massachusetts is sf-
fiicted with these secret societies, st. Girls
pins, and what not against the 'heathen
Chinee." The Puritans never sssinilsted
the negroes; they sold them into slavery
Nor did they sssimilate the Indians II
was difficult to sell them ino slavery, and
90 they simply exteTminattd them. Who
has not wept with the woes of King Phil
ip and bis brave people, But we will
be more humane. We have done more
for the negro than any other people an
Gent or modern. We have brought more
of his race to the light of christianity and
the usages of civilization. And it is now
our interest aud necessity TO make
him worthy of freedom. We do not
shirk the task. Just so soon as we have
half chance iust 90 soon as the car
Pet-baggers are AL provided with Federal
Offices or foreign missions, and the school
marms are married off to negro Congress-
men, so we can get some control of the
matter-we propose TO make the negro a
decent man and respectable citizen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
OUR RAILROAD INTEREsTS.

1t has been currently reported in our
city for several days past that the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company
had agreed with the Directory of the
Nashville aud Decatur road for the lease
of the latter road for term of
years, subject to the ratification of
its stockholders There appears in
our advertising columns a call for a
stockholders meeting at Pulaski on the
4th of May, son business of special i'm
portance. 1t is believed that the OBJ
ject of this meeting is to take into con
sideration the proposed lease. l. Is well
known that this road has been seriously
embarrassed since the war, and that the
directory have been struggling to prevent
it from going into bankruptcy. We be-
lieVe that they have succeeded in retiring
its large Indebtedness to the State. To
accomplish this they have been compelled
TO place the road under heavy mortgage to
private individuals. Col. Sloss, President
of the road, is gentleman of high char
acter, and his directory is composed of
gentlemen in whom great confidence is
reposed. If they and their stockholders
should find that the necessities of their
road require that it should be leased, they
should remember that the people of Ten
nessee are suspicious of the Louisville and
Nashville road. They should, therefore,
closely scrutinize every stipulation of the
lease, and see that the interests of the
people of Tennessee, and of other Ten
nessee interpretations, are 50 protec ed
that hereafter their road shall not be made
an instrument of injury to any of our
citizens or corporations. This they must,
and we feel confident will do.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
To the Stockholders, Secured Mort
gage Bondholders and Creditors of
the Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad Company *. 81

IT Is DESIRABLE THAT THERE SHOULD
Il be compromise and settlement OF the alleged
states hen upon the rosd, or against the Compa-
ny; and the solicitors for the State in the cause
now pending in the Chxncery Court, at Nashville,
OF the StA'e of TenJ essee VS.. elnuuent Rail
roads, have offered to compromise the States al
legged lien, at sum largely below the claim set
forth In the bill You are therefore requested to
meet at Nashvil lie, on the 9Th Of May, 1871. at
the Courthouse, to consider of the matter q, d TO
determine what shall be done. Your claims
should be represented, either by you or by some
person authorized by proxy, with fdll power 70 40
whatever may be necessary in the premises to &C.
complish settlement Of the matter. =
r. @ MoNAIRY,
APPS dtd President Of N. 4 N W.R r. co
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

Ii will be seen that the Ohio Radical
House of Representatives cannot endorse
the San Domingo job. AS Grant has
s'eyer believed that all men are wiser
than any one man," he should yield as
gracefully as possible under the circum-
atancpa .--------- -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
OUR SPECIAL CoRREsPON-
q v - nENCE ~ -A-N
SAVANNAH

of the Conventional
Pleasant Reunion-A Beautiful
CftyAThe Trade of Savannah-A
"Reminiscences OF the Chatham Ar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
IN BANKRUPTCY

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON TBE
l. 5th day Of April, A d. 1871, warrant 1
A J. walker, in the county Of Msury, and state Of
Tennessee, who has been adjudged 9 bank
rupt on his creditors petition: Thst the pay
ment Of any debts and delivery Of any proper
ty belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for his
use, and thefransfer Of any property by him, are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the credit
OF the said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
to choose one more assignees of his estate will
be he'd at Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden on
the Goth day Of April 1871 at 10 O'Clock A. n, at
the once Of the Register in Bank uptcy, st
Olarksvile, Tenn, before John Campbell ESQ,
Register. T. J. HARRISON,
apr7 1t u. 8. Marshal, Messenger,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
ORPHANS FAIR.

AIRS. J. @. BARRY HAS PURCHASED FOR
vi her table, at the Orphans Fair, the following
handsome Articlss:
LIST. An elegant Silver Tea Set and Sslver, con-
sisting Of seven pieces.
ID. beautiful Silver Pitcher, Goblets and
Tray.
sd. beautiful POST Boy" Clock-runs 81
days.
4tk. A beautiful Picture, in frame, represent
ing Faith
9TH. A beautiful Young Lady, worth her weight
in gold.
The above articles are on exhibition at Mr. 3d.
bells On Cherry street. Tickets for the above
five prizes 81 Persons sending S. will receive six
tickets. By mail or otherwise, as desired. Ad-
dress MRS. ]. @. BARRY,
spr7H No. SO Public Square, Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

CoTToN remains quiet and unchanged
in New York at 15sc for middling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF sTOCKHoLD-
l. ers Of the Tennessee Agricultural and Me-
chanical Association TO elect Directors for the en-
suing year, will take place at the Office Of the AS
socistion, No. 7s4 North Cherry street, from 10
TO O'Clock, on Monday, the 10th inst
JOHN b. WILLIAMS,
APPS I'd General Agent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
{ OIL. AMES
M EN- A G Err IE!
No. IL Cedar Street.

OPPOSITE PORTER BLooK, Is OPEN DAILY
" from ga NJ, to 8 P. n. Among other ami
mails on exhibition there are the BABY kLE
PLANT, Bismarck; pair African Lions, four Az
rican Lion Cubs; Royal Bengal Tiger, California
Grizzly Bear, weighing l 800 pounds; one herd of
Arabian Carnels, and other Animals and Birds too
numerous to mention.
AdmI.siOn-25c cents; Children 10 cents.
Aur6 ct
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

@ TOCKHOLDERS' MEETING-A CALLED
y meeting Of the Stockholders of the Nashville
and Decatur Railroad Company will be
held at Pulaski, on Thursday, the 4th
day Of May next, on business of special
importance. full attendance in person and by
proxy is earnestly desired. Stockholders Il be
passed free to and from the meeting by exhibit.
ing their certificates OF stock to the Conductor
By order of the Board. CIV SEAY,
apr6 I'd Secretary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

TENNESSEE BoEDs closed in New York
last evening at 65t for the cd issue and
65i for the new-a slight decline.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
IN BANKRUPTCY.

INNS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
4 SOth day Of March, A. D. 1871, warrant
in bankruptcy was iesued against the estate of
Samuel ". Cole, in the county of David
son, and State of Tennessee, who has
been sdjudged bankrupt on his own petition :
That the payment of any debts and delivery of
any properly belonging to such bankrupt to him or
for his use, and the transfer Of any property by
him, sre forbidden by law: Thst meeting Of tn Q
creditors Of the said bankrupt, to prove their
estate will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden on the 22d day of April, A. d.
1871, at O'Clock, A. n at the ONCE Of the Re
g1ster in Bankruptcy, before Alexander 8 Bradley,
Esq, Register. 7. ]. HARRISON,
apr 7h q. 8. Marshal, Messen GER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
REAL ESTATE BULLETINS,

CONTAINING FULL LIST OF OUR PROP
~ erty for sale furnished free, by app lying at
our cffce, No 80 North College street.
0onveyances to see property furnished free to
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & wEAKLEY.
mrl9 till Oct
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
DIR. j. NJ. STONE,

HAVING BEEN ENGAGED IN THE PRAC-
- tice Of his profession for thirty-fve years,
now tenders his services to the citizens Of Nash
vile and vicinity.
Residence and once: No, 2ls South Summer
street. - febs SIM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sheriff and Constable Sale.

EATMAN, SHIELDS cas1 IN hen s5s,,S SE snL5
J. d. Price, @ D. O., Monday morning, lOth pril, !.
at 10o'cl1ck, IL casks Of Old Wine, and nne Wine
vinegar, hegsheAd Sugar, Dbl Clarified Sugar,
Soap, ETC., ETC., at our sales rooms, 10 and 10,
Porter Block Cedar street AprTst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

CON remained stationary in New Yoik
all day yesterday at lIOs@1los.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07

FOR s a LII.
Four year old Blood Stallion "BI1tpu' olsck,
highly formed and fashionably bred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
PASTURAGE

For any number of borses and mules after the ID
Of April Terms, 81 per month ..
Every attention paid to stock on keep to proven
accidents or escapes, but no liability for either.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
yANDAL AND JACK MALONE

win make the present season st my plsce.
TFRMs-elOO each. Mares not proving In foal
csp be returned next season gratis to the respec-
tive horses. Mares kept al IS per month, unless
ezra attention il required.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-07
THE EDGEFIELD

BELLE MEADE, Feb. Al, 1s71-sm Bl
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-04-22
Hasten the Railway,

The Apache outrages in Arizona Ter
ritory continue, rendering it matter of
extreme danger for small parties of
whites to traverse its wilds without mill
tary protection. 4 memorial, signed by
prominent and reliable citizens of that
Territory, has been sent on to Washing-
ton, showing the extent of the outrages
perpetrated, and praying for large mil
ltary force. Congress at its last session
passed bill which will more efectually
operate to prevent the recurrence of such
outrages-we refer to the Southern Pa
| cific Railroad Bill-than any other which
could have been enacted. It will be re-
membered that before the completion of
the Union Kansas Pacific Railroad the
country was continually agitate by the
reports OF murders onithe Plains, perpe-
trated by the Indians Since the rail.
road became fixed ;act these occurren.
ces are heard Of at r,re intervals. Te
maintain military force in Arizona al
present is very costly, and the results at
tanned are by no meals commensurate
with the outlay. Distances are too great
and man and beast frequently succuml
to heat and fatigue. With the Southern
Pacific as a great trunk railroad, tn
Government will be able at short motto
to forward troops sufficient to chastise an
punish the murderous Apaches, and W
doubt not that when this new highwa
is fully completed and in operation, thes
warlike Indians will succumb, and thei
former malignity and cruelty be of tn
past.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-04-22

A youngster attending school in Padu-
cab has written to his mother the follow
ing characteristic letter:
Dear Mother: I got another licking
Yesterday, but had on three pair OF
pants, and it didn't hurt much. l was
licked because I put six pins in Mrs
chair. knew they would not stick him
and made bet that they would not.
| Mr.. was SO mean and hard that
they would not go in. won the bet,
which was q dog. He is good dog,
and am training him to bite old Hard
Sides" as we call him, some night when
he comes home after dark. He is often
out after dark, and if Zack is as good
after him as he is after cats, l won't get
licked any more. Zack and killed
three cats Sunday, although ! was at
| Sunday-school and church all day, and 1T
wasn't good day for killing cau either.
This makes the third licking got this
week. One was because 1 had bottle
of milk in my room, and the cfhcr was
because wrote a composition on negroes
that old Hardsdes didn't like. said
like an African going down dark cellar
on dark night without light to look
for black cat that was not there. Old
Hardsides stopped me an then lickei me
for that Send me some more Oh them
pies. made good trade with some Of
them. If you will send me five dollars ]
will stop ali my bad habits except swear.
ing and chewing and drinking and one
or two others. You had better make
the trade. Give my love to Julie and
tell her to send me that little fiddle
left in the old trunk. Your affectionats
son. BILLIE.
Blessed are they who have no eye fol
key hole.