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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-01
CokEsDURY. December 81, 1870.

COkESDURI, december 81, 1870
Mr.. EDITOR: On the goth instant, the
Executive Committee of the South Ca
rolina Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety met in Columbia and awarded Ger
tain premiums. went from Columbia
to Charleston, and, on my return, find n
letter from. the Rev. r. r. Vance, of
Fairfield, enclosing a report of his cot
ton crop, which, had it reached me before
the goth instant, would have changed
the report i'll several particulars. The
envelope is plainly directed to me ut
Cokesbury, aud stamped November 80.
Ridgewny, So. Ca" In one corner of
the envelope, is written "NIis-sent and
forwarded from Doko."
Accompanying the report is the fol-
lowing letter:
WINNsBoRo, November 80, 1870.
Col. D. Wyatt Aihen-DEAR SIR: l
forward to you statements of the largest
average yield of cotton on ton acres.
also send you copy of mode of culture.
60, exhibited at the recent Fair
Best average yield of cotton on ten
acres, 1927 pounds.
We. the undersigned, have carefully
and accurately measured The land, super
intended the picking Of the cotton,
weighed and estimated the yield of the
ten acres, and do hereby certify that
according to the best of our KNOWLEDGE
and Judgment, the above estimate is cor.
rect. r. r. VANN
VIM. w. MACON.
- sworn to before mo this 3Oth day of
November, 1870. A. X. CRAIG
,, w. Notary Public.
MIR. Vann's report is one that I shall
assume the authority of publishing in
the pamphlet of transactions of the so.
ciety, unless otherwise ordered by thc
Executive Committee. Respectfully.
d. WYATT AIKEN, Secretary
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Funeral Invitation.

The friends AMI acquaintanccs of Mrs.
Eleanor Lynch, Of Cheraw, of her sons Right
Rev. bishop Lynch and DR. John Lynch and
OF tho family. and tho members Of the congre-
CATION generally, are invited to attend tho
funeral of Miss ANNA LYNCH, at st. Peters
Church, THIS Sunday MORNING, at 0
o'clock
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The most delightful Tonic known, is the Old
Carolina Bitters. Try them. il f8

II you desire rosy cheeks and a complexion
fair and free from PiIples, Blotohes and
Efupsions, purify your blood and invigorate
your eystem by taking DR.. Pierce's Alt. Ext
Or Golden Medical Discovery. Ithas no equal
for this purpose, nor as romcdy for "Liver
Complaint" or 'BilliouBnese," aud "Consti-
Pamphlet sent free. Address DR.. z. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y. 1871
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MESSAGE To THE LADIEs.-It is not peccs-
sary to coat the faded tibres with filth, or to
stain the skin, in order to ronew in Your
blanching rinGlets tho lustrous hue Of their
prime. PHALoN'S VIrALIA, OR SALVATION FOR
THE HAIR, clear and transparent a fluid as
that which sparilos in your cologne bottles,
effects the change more satisfa ctorily than any
other preparation in tho world. J1t3
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Rev. Albert Barnes, the distinguished
divine, expired suddenly, on Saturday
last, in Philadelphia. AS preacher,
Biblical writer and author Of various in.
hnential treatises, he was we'll known
throughout Christondom.
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cts nifty curis" said Mrs Partington TO
Ike, while rosding about tho impending war
i'll Europe, THAT the IIollcrlorn creates sucl,
an ado IN Yurrup, when it's sch a common
disease among the cattle in Amer.k KY" The
old lady, having delivered herself of tho
above, took dose OF LIPpMAN's GREAT GRn.
MAN BITTRRs to cheer her depressed spirits,
and resumed her knitting.
Lippman's l}ttors are for sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Depot in Columbia, &. G.,
at GkIaER McGRE1OR's. Druggists. sl5
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Cure yonrselfof Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
will use the Old Carolina Bittcrs. j i3
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Robert G. solloway. long resident of
charleston, and for nearly four years a
fearless and devoted follower Of The Lost
Cause, died in that city on the 25th.
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COLUMBIA GAs-LIGmr coMpANY.-

at the annual meeting of Stockholders on
Thursday, 29th ult., the following gentlemen
were elected Directors for tn eensuing year:
W. Il. STANLEY, j. w. PARKER, LEWIS LEVY,
Il. l.. BRYAN, ANDREW CRAWFORD.
And ut subsequent meeting of Directors,
W. Is. STANLEY, Esq, was rec elected President.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
RcSolred, That tho Secretary is hereby in.
structcd to allow discount Of five per cent.
on all bills OF Consumcre for 1871 if paid un
by the 10TH of each month.
Jan JACOB LEVIN, Secretary.
WE HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED
Mr.. JOHN q. SEEGERS the sole Agent for
thc sale OF our WHISTLES in Columbia, s. C.
JOHN GIBSON'S son & co.
PHILADELPHIA. November 10, 1870 Dec
IN the "CREDIT SYSTEM" for tho ast three
years, hayo found it to be losing business
and have come to the conclusion to adopt tile
exclusively cash SYSTEM" from this dato.
Thcy would also call upon all indebted to
them to como up 10 tho Captains Office" and
settle. CAMPBELL & JONES'
Jan
(NoLUMBIA nUILDING AND LOAN AS
" SOCiATION.--Thc monthly meeting will
tako plaro TOMORROW EVENING, the ed
instant. at quarter-past 7 o'clock. in tho Hall
OF the Palmetto Fire Engino Company. Dues
fieeoiyad during the day at tho Citizens Say
ihHs BANK; also, at tho meeting
By order of tho President.
Jan Jan y J. Q. 3. SMITH, Acting sec'y.
GPECIAL ATTENTION given to the coI.
~ lection Of Commercial Paper, Interest
on State and Railroed Bonds and Stocks. and
ConvcrAion Of State Securities, by - -
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TESTED BY TlME.-For Throat Diseases,
Colds and Coughs, "Bro,cn's bronchial Tro-
chcs" have proved their efficacy by a tost of
many years. The good effects resulting from
tho use Of the Troches have brought out many
worthless limitations. Obtain only Browns
bronchial Trocies." jill
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Mr.. Henry Graddick, the engineer on
the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad, who was 30 badly scalded by an
accident near Wilmington, on the 18th,
died on the 3Oth.
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The best remedy for want of appetite, weak
ness, and female diseases, is tho Old Carolina
Bittrre. J1t3
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LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
II

LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-A Small House.
j. & T. r. Agnew-Hams, etc.
Jacob Levin-Gas-Light Company.
Carroll & Spellman-Carriages, etc.
Campbell & Jones-Notice.
Meeting Palmetto Fire Company.
Meeting True Brotherhood Lodge.
d. G. Peixotto & Son-Auction.
Mrs. Levy-School Notice.
Courtney, Everett e Co.-Factors.
Meeting Building and Loan Associat'n.
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Dec 9

True Brotherhood Lodge No. "a, FIN.
"A A Regular Communication of True
XHBrotherhood Lodge. No. 81. will be
E\held next TUESDAY EVENING, Sd, al 7
O'Clock, i'll Masonic Hall. BY order Of w. NJ.
Jan G. M. WALKER, Secretary.
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AA WANTED.-A small HOUSE, or two
Gii or thrco Rooms. i'll n private family. with
board. Apply at this Office. Jan IN
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Ph@tons, Carriages, etc.

VMJE have now on hand and are nstantly
wv making a fine assortment of Light
Extension Top PHErONS, Standing Top
HoCkAWAYS, Top and No-top BUGGlES, all
OF which arc made of frat class materials. and
which wo offer at reasonable prices.
Jan 8 CARROLL & SPEIIMAN
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A VOID QUACKS.-A victim of early in
"A, discretion, causing nervous debility, pre-
mature decay, &c, having tried in vain every
advertised remedy, has simple means OF
solf-curc, which he will send free to his follow.
sufferers Address J. II. TUrTLE, rs Nassau
street. New York Dec o3 4Gmn
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49, FON SALE OK RENT, u small
dIsiI FARM, near the city There is Il good
buildings on tho place. Forparliculars apnly
to MILTON LEVERETT Dsc o mfh
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Proceedings Of Counei ssssss.
COuEom CHAiBKR, =,

CoLUlgBI4s 8. O., December 90, 1870. 4
Council re-assemblea at 5 Pm.
~ Aldermaa Wigg, sscne .hs Committee
on Ways and Means, submitted bill to
regulate licenses for the year 1871, which
received lis first reading.
On motion, Council took recess until
tomorrow, at $50 P. NJ.
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MoTICE.-The undersigned have tormod a
E: W. SEfBELS Il CO. They represent some
Of the hest FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANIES In the United States.
We propose to be general Land Agents, and
VIII sell or purchase Rcal Estate anywhere in
south Carolina, especially in Columbia We
VII! prosecute claims before tho Legislature
and the renewal of lost bonds or other papers.
iersons wishing to sell or buy Real Estate
will do woll to communicate with ma at CoIum
bia. Wo haze several handsome places for
salo Office at Mike Hokc's Clothing Store
E. ". SEIBELS,
Dec2 J. b. EZEl,I
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V)Y NUTHOiSTTY i5F'

Rf AUTHORITY OF a POWEK ex-
~ pressed in tho last Will and Testament
OF the late W. 4. DeSaussuro, deceased, will
SOIL before tho Court House i'll Columbia OH
the FIRST MONDAY in January next. the
otlico on LAW Range recently occupied by the
deceased. Terms made known at tlay of sair
May be treated for privately at the office Of
my Attorney in law and fact. d. Is. DESAUs-
sUdsfSSq. T. e. BURROUGHS.
Dpc7m SoIo Ex.o,,.;~
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NINAL NOTICE.-I hereby give notice
n that | will apply to Hon. William Hutson
l'mbia, on 4th January, 1871, at 10 a. NJ, for
final discharge al Administrators, with will
annexed, OF estate Of Harriet Il. Iurnipsoed
deceased. JAMES M. HEARD
Decd +I9
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NNINAL NOrlCE.-I hereby give notice
T. that will apply to Hon. William Hutaon
Wigg, Judge of Probate, at his Office, in Co
lumbn, on 9TH January, 1871, at 10 A. NJ for
hnal discharge as Executor OF estate of Pri-
scilia Thompson, dcceased
Dec i13 w. H. BROWN
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JUST RECEIVED.

JOSl htCE1 EO.
A FINE ASSORTMENT of DOLLS. TOYS
IA and other fancy articles for tho little
folks.
ALSO,
A fresh selected stock Of CANDIES, fancy
and stick, and large assortment OF Fancy
and Plain Pound Cakes.
ALSO,
fine lot of!MEERSCHAUM PIPES, Cigars,
&C., at KRAFT'S BAKERY,
Dec II Min etreet
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Died.


OfDyptheria on Sunday. Christmas morning,
1870, Margaret Lynn, little daughter of VIM
and Susan Frazier, of Staunton, Va, not quite
years old.
Ten days later, on the Bird of January, of same
disease Mary Ella, youngest child of same a lit
tie under 2 years of age.
On Jan 25th, near Waynesboro, after a few
days illness, Ada Olivia, infant daughter OF Cor.
nelius and Mary S. Coiner, aged months and
% days.
1t was hard for these young parents to give up
their 6rst-born babe. Just the Sunday before,
they had dedicated their child to God by the in
stituton Of Holy Baptism, and, ere another Sab
bath dawned, He, who doeth all things well, had
called it home 10 himself. Then weep not, fond
mother, that your little flower WAS doomed to
wither thus early, for it only blooms the brig
err in the Paradise of God, and Christ, your Sa-
vior has declared such' to be ''of the King
dom of Heaven" M.
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BAPTIST FEMALE scHooL.-prof Hart arrive,

BAPTIST FEMALE ScHooL.-Prof Hart arrived
here from Charlottesville, on Thursday last ac-
companied by his teachers and about thirty pu-
pills, (boarders,) and took possession of the
buildings lately occupied by the Wesleyan Fee
male School, in which the Baptist Female School
will hereafter be conducted. sLtisz
The ladies of the Baptist congregation welcom-
ed the advent of the Teachers and Pupils with a
sumptuous repast, to which our citizens gener-
ally WED in contributing. fesyl
Prof. Hart is now comfortably located, with
ample room to accommodate a large number of
boarders, and we predict for him full school
next session. -
1t is with pleasure, we call attention to the
Resolutions of welcome passed by the Officers
and Pupils of the Virginia Female Institute, on
the arrival of Prof. Harris School, which we
publish below, together with the correspondence
between the Principals of these Schools.
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SALE
OF REAL ESTATE


Il OF REAL ESTATE
IN THE TOWN OF STANTON.
In obedience to decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in the suit of Burwell's
guardian and others. vs Burwells infant chill
dren and others, I will, as Commissioner, on the
18Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1871,
at the corner of Beverly and New Streets. at III
O'Clock, proceed to sell at public auction, the
wo valuable houses with the grounds attached,
belonging to the estate of Thomas G. Burwell,
Deceased, one of which is the large three-story
drick building, situated on the corner of Beverly
bnd New Streets; the other, the stone building
Immediately below on New Street, formerly the
property and residence of Benjamin Crawford,
Esq. AS this property is situated in so public
part of the town, and so well known, further
description is deemed unnecessary.
TERMs:-A sum sufficient to pay costs of suit
and sale will be required in cash. the residue on
credit of one, two, three and four years, in
equal payments each payment bearing interest
rom date-secured by bonds with approved per-
onal security, and retention of the title until
D. S. YOUNG,
ian2O-tds Commissioner
+. MILK MILK! Having removed to the
M Tate place, near Staunton, and estab-
lished Dairy, l am now prepared to supply I'M
adulterated FRESH MILK to regular customers
in Staunton, at the extremely low price OF 25
cents per gallon.
Orders left at D. A. Kayser's Store will be
promptly filled.
ian2o:lm r. W. BAYLY.
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M A SONIC.


The regular Communi cations of STAUNToN LODGE
No. 49, are held in Masonic Building, Main Street
on the SECOND and LAST FRIDAY nights in each
month.
: The regular convocations of UNION ROYAL
NJ ARCH CHAPTER, No. 2, are held in Masonic
Xxx Building, on the SECOND and FOURTH TUEs-
go DAY nights in each month.
\x The regular Assemblies of Stevenson Com
Xxx mandy are held in Masonic Building,
~ on the FOURTH Monday night in each
= month
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~ OF REAL ESTATE

II
" OF REAL ESTATE
IN BATH COUNTY.
By virtue of q decree of tho Circuit Court Of
Bath County, rendered at the October term 1870,
in the case of
John T. Byrd-Plaintif
against
Adam G. Cleek Admr. of David LANCE ct ais
Defendants.
The undersigned, commissioner appointed in
the above-named case will offer for sale, on Mon
day the goth day of February 871, at the Warm
Springs Hotel in the said county of Bath, the
lands in the bill and proceedings mentioned
containing IDA acres, more or less, lying on the
Bull and Cowpasture rivers, near the junction of
said rivers, adjoining the lands of Roberts Wal
lace and others, and lie near the town of Will
Evansville, where there is a good school, good
mills, and Church. These lands lie WE'LL and
are in good state of cultivation.
TERMS:-So much cash in hand as will pay
the cost of this suit and the expense Of sale the
balance on credit of one, two and three years.
In equal lnstallments, with interest on the whole
amount from the day of sale; the purchaser Civ
ing bond with approved security and the title
retained as ultimate security, until the purchase
money is all paid up.
A. G. CLEEK,
jan27-4t Commissioner &c.
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Married..

On the 26th of December, 1870, by the Rev. j.
Neghbors, at the residence of the bride, William
P. Rice. Esq, of Austin City, Texas, formerly
of Augusta county, Virginia, and Mrs. Mary j..
Huffman, of Milan county, Texas.
On Dec 22nd, 1870, by Rev. G. Beard, Mr.. B.
Fisher, to Miss Mamie McCaulie.
On Jan. oath, by Rev. G. Beard, Capt: G. B..
Coiner, to Miss Bette F. Miller, all of this Co.
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RESOLUTIONS.

At a meeting of the Officers and Pupils of the
Virginia Female Institute, on Friday morning,
Feb. 3rd, 1t was unanimously
REsoLvED:-That we have heard, with great
satisfaction and pleasure, of the arrival of Prof
Hart and his Pupils at their Seminary in Staun-
ton. as-
REsoLyED:-That we extend to Prof. Hart and
his Household our sincere greeting and cordial
welcome to our town; and that we bid them God
speed in our common work.
REsoLvED:-That the Chairman be requested
to send a copy of the above resolutions to Prof.
Hart.
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Insurance..

"OW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
H buried with the household head, AMI
families that might have been comfortably pro
| vlded for; left destitute by the want Of prope
foresight in its deceased protector?
THE VZR GINA INSURANCE. COMPANY
STANTON VA,
Offers to every head of family perfect securit.
against this melancholy condition.
| LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
ITS CHARTER is PERPETUAL.
| IT'S CASH CAPITAL, 1925, 900
| 1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life OF New York. and its successful experience
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends are paid in cash.
Its Policies are paid in cash, without deductions.
sets are all cash, which presents the only solid,
substantial basis of busine for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES
Ron ALLsPROPER, SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
IT INSURES
UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES.
The company is combination of the proprie-
tary and mutual systems, securing the advanta
ges of both.
Its Policies are non forfeitable after two years.
and ncontestable after five years for all misstate-
ments and errors in application except as to the
age of the applicant.
THIS is A SUBSTANTIAL
HOME COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia.
1t commends itself for its safety, management
and organization, to every Virginian and other
Southerner in search of a safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
..... INSTITUTION.
Live agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send for circulars
Address,
R. G.. MAYO. Gen'l Agent
for Virginia and West Va.
Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va.
TIME SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $3.50, 100
ACCOMMODATIONS, $242, Oh, So.
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Office N. E. Corner Main and Ninth Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
49, This Company issues Participating Policies
Farm and City Property, by which the insured
becomes member of the Company, sharing in its
profits. semi-annual Dividend of three per cent.
payable to the Mutual Policy-holders of this Com
pany. declared July 1, 1862 January 1st 1870, and
July 1st 1870.
Dr. H. G. DAVIDSON, President.
JORDAN H. MARTIN, Vice President.
H. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
J. E. NEISWANGER, Asst Secretary.
STATEMENT OF ITS BUSINESS
To July lst, 1870.
Number of Policies issued, 1916
Amount of Property insured, 4,641, 936
Amount of Deposit Notes deposited
with the Company, 204 1869 96
Amount of Cash Premium and Fees re-
ceived, I14,375 04
Amount paid for Losses Expenses. &C., 46310,66
Losses adjusted not due, $4,000
W. H. H. LYNN and H. Fl. PECK, Solicitors,
Staunton, Va.
Us. WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesboro.
JNo. G. Slower, Solicitor Churchville,
Agents wanted in every City, Town and Coun-
lty
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THE ROUTE TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS.


THE STEAMERS of this Line leave Baltimore
DAILY, Sundays excepted) from Pier Light
Street No. 90 street, at P. M, and con
tinue to connect with the York River Rail-
road at West Point and ARRIVING IN RICH
MOND at $40 A. NJ. the following day, in
time to connect with the Express Tram the
Danyille Road for Danville, Greensboro Sails
bury, Charlotte, N. Co., Columbia, S. G.. and all
points South, and G. & o. R. R. for the Springs.
This Line affords the most comfortable and
tfatiguing 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 depot in this place, and at all stations on
the line of the G. h O.. Railroad.
GEN. WINS. G. WICKHAM, Vice Pres. and
Supt. Chesapeake and Ohio r. R.
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Supt. r. & Y. R. and R. & D. Railroads.
NH HOTCHKISS, General Travelling Agent
of G. 4. 0. R. R. and R. &Y. R. R. R.
R. FOSTER, Agent.
No. 90 Light Street,
ian2s-tf Baltimore.
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On Saturday and Sunday last the weather was
very mild. On Sunday night snow fell to the
depth of four inches and the weather became
intensely cold. On Tuesday morning last the
Thermometer stood as high as during the coolest
weather we have had this winter III
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REF. IL. II IHlLLlPS.
My DEAR SIR:-The very kind and handsome
ly expressed Resolutions of the Officers and Pu-
pills of the Virginia Female Institute touching
the arrival of myselfand my Pupils, in this City,
and your note accompanying, were handed me
this morning. Their reception gave unfeigned
pleasure to US all. Permit me, for myself and
my Pupils, to return to you, and through you
to the Officers and Pupils of the Institution, over
which you have So long and SO gracefully presi-
ded, our hearty thanks. 9
1t shall be our aim to cultivate the most cor.
dial relation with all who are engaged in the
common work. and especially with those who
have SO warmly welcomed US to new field of
effort.
shall take an early opportunity, SO soon as
the perplexities of settlement are past, to renew
to you, in person, our deep appreciation of your
timely courtesy.
Gratefully and Sincerely Yours,
Holm HART