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somptlltn. 8f - Farm.

A correspondent writing from Peoria,
H., gives the following account of the
scale upon which farming is done at the
West
The Farm OF VI. L. Sulliyant. of
Barr Oak, near Chatsworth, Living
ton county Illinois, is not only big
but a well managed and profitable en-
terprse. The farm Is eight miles
square, containing 40, $50 acres-64
sections, Government survey. 1t Is
subdivided into thrty-two farms of
1880 acres each Each farm has a
captain and a first and second lieuten-
ant, all under control of a commander
in chief its owner and Brigadier gen
erai, j. NJ Miner There are $4,000
acres under the plows, over 10000 of
which Is in corn this season, which
looks finely; TINS required 800 bush
els 81 corn for seed this year. The re
malndeT OF the farm IS used for grazing,
small grain and grass
There are two hundred aud fifty miles
of hedge fence. besides other fences
one hundred aud fifty miles of ditch
for draining wet land two hundred
men aud four hundred work horses and
mules are used on this farm. There is
book keepers, four blacksmith and
eight carpenters. An accurate account
Is kept with each farm, and with each
man, horse and muie-horses and mules
being all named or numbered, and
charged with amount paid for them
and their food, and credited with their
labor. There Is no more regular or
systematic set of books kept in any
banking or manufacturing establish
ment IN the country than Mr.. Sulli-
vans.
The whole Of this land was entered
from the Government about twenty
wears since 10y It's present owner ut ST.
- per acre The farm at this time,
witt the improvements made upon it
aud personal property connected with
It, IS worth about $4,000, 900; SO YOU
see We have a millionaire in Central
Illinois IL the person of q sturdy far
mer. who shows what | know about
farming by his works, and can stand
IN the centre of his farm and say truth
fully, | am monarch of all | survey :
Putting up Fences by Machinery.
\ correspondent of the Toronto
Globe writes: "While passing few
spare days with friend in the West, |
was much amused at a novel way OF
putting up fence posts. The land was
rather low than otherwise, and although
soft enough I'm the fall, would have been
very hard IN dry summer weather
The implement employed to facih-
tate this business was none other than
a 'pile-driyer, made as ordinarily used,
with about twelve feet drop for the ram,
but constructed OF much lighter mater
lals. The scantling was only 2X6 and
3X3 inches, with the exception of the
sllls, which were stronger and made oil
hard wood, TO facilitate moving about
In operation which was performed
by the same oxen that raised the ram.
The ram itself was composed of the
butt Of ou oak leg, SIX feet long, band
ded with IRON at the lower end, to pre-
vent splitting, and about sixteen inches
IN diameter. Grooves were plowed in Il
on each side. SO rs 10 admit of its mov
ing readilyiu the guides. If was hoist
Ell 10y q yoke of cattle attached to {
rope, passing under one wheel at bot
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J. N. HARRIS g. CO.,


Propretors for the Southern and Western states
SOLD BY ALI MEDICINE DEALERS.
For sale by GREENE BUTTON, Milwaukee; H.
BOSWORTH SONS, Milwaukee: FULLER, Finch
FULLER, Chicago; RICHARDSON & co, St
Louis MCCULLOCH. MCCORD & co, La Crosse;
MOVES BROTHERS, Saint Paul
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BURNETT's CoCoAINE-The best hair
dressing.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
cure of all derange-
mentS in the sto1n-
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgatiye.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
nOmercury or mine
raj W hateycr. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent
-. -
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Dropsy, sWelled River and Spleen
Cured

Mr. :. year very sick. Commenced
with a violent cold finally limbs became dropsical.
legs of enormous size: liver and spleen also greatly
swollen projecting several inches outward His doctors
said he couIanot live a week Concluded to try the
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fever AND ACuE

Prevail, there is remedy held in greater estoem
Every house keeper should keep at hand, TO apply
on the first attack of Pain IT. viii give
tory relief, and save hours OF suffering.
Do not trile with yourselves Icy testing untricd rem.
edle be sure YOU call for and get the genuine PAIN
Al LLER, as many worthless nostrulns attempted
to be sold on the great reputation of this valuable
medicine,
" Directions accompany each bottle.
Price 20 cts, % cts, and ST per Bottle.
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for their protection and relief, when required.
Long experience has proved them to be the SAT
est surest, and best OF all the pms with which
the market ahoundS, By their occasional use,
the blood is purified the corruptionS of the sys-
TEN expelled, Instructions removed, and the
whole machinery of life restored to its healthy
activity. Internal organs which become clogged
and sluggish are cieansed by IUeT's Piis, and
stipulated into action. Thus mcipient disease
is changed into health, the value of which change,
when reckoned on the vast mulutudcs who enjoy
IT, can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
makes them pleasant to take, and preserves their
virtues unimpaircd for any length OF time,
that they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching, they are mild, and operate
without disturbance to the constitution, ordlet, Or
occupation.
Full directions are given on the wrapper to
each box, how TO use them rs 4 Family Physic,
and for the following complaints, which these
For Fsysprpsis or Eas.iGc~sion. Ei.tIess-
ne>s. Lan.rE0r aud s.o-- of appetite, they
should bc taken moderately to stimulate the stOm-
ach, and restore its healthy tone and action.
For s1iyer s0sss ssiassUa and its various symp-
toms, EEi'iaaEs FscaessaChc. SICK Head
iesss Collie and sss95s-.,8 se.Scrs, they should
be iudicoUSly taken for c1c.t "a e. to correct the
diseased action or remove the instructions which
For Esysentery or sfiarrhma. but one
mild dose is generally required.
For rheumatism <sout, Gravel, Pal
Eifst'sn OF the EFcsrt. Pain in the
side, ss.sCtt and LOiss-, they should hc Contln-
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
acton OF ing Sy stem W lth Such chtnge h0Se
complaints disappear.
For broPsy and EPrOrsiCai >wesiings.
they should he taken IN large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of a drastic purge.
For Suppression, a large dose should be
taken, as 1t produces the desired effect by sym
pathy.
As a Dinner TjH. take one or two PiHs 10
promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels, restores the appetite, and nvigorates the
system. Hence it Is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists. One who feels
tolerably well, often finds that dose OF these
IiUS makes him feel decidedly better, from their
cleansing and renovatlnG effect on the digestive
apparatus.
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A MURDER IN BOSTON
THE TROUBLES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
&c. &c. &c.
&c.
From San Francisco.

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-Bill Russell,
another escaped convict from Nevada, was
captured here while endeavoring to ship
for a foreign port.
Geo. z. Cannon, a Mormon leader, says
if the convictions continue, the Mormons
will burn everything and make another OK
odus, as they did from Illinois.
At Los Angeles. yesterday, fight oc-
CURED in the Chinese quarters, when officer
Blderon attempted to arrest a Cinnamon
for shooting another. He was resisted,
and called on Robert Thompson, citizen,
to assist him. The Chinese opened fire on
both of them. Thompson fell dead irnme-
diately.
Officer Baldwin was shot, but escaped
on horseback. a mob soon collected, and
attacked the whole Chinese quarter. They
were resisted by the Chinese, when five
hundred armed men surrounded the quar-
ter to prevent any of the Chinese from es-
Gaping. Fifteen Cinnamon were hanged by
the mob, and their houses fired. The fire,
however, was cxtinguished. pas Il J,fr IF :
9P. M.-Order at Los Angeles has been
partially restored by the authorities. No
more bloodshed has taken place. Several
Cinnamon have been arrested and lodged in
Jail.
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LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
From Washington.

FROM W WASHINGTON.
THE "HoRNET QUESTION IN THE
CABINET, ETC.
Washington, October 24.-Ihe question
of the steamer Hornet" blockaded in q
Haytien port by Spanish fleet, has been
considered in the Cabinet. The govern
ment holds that, bearing the American flag
and being under bonds to this government.
entities the "EIornet" to the freedom OF
neutral waters. Diplomatic correspondence
has made some progress, and an early re-
lease of the steamer is expected.
The Star says: "a strong effort is being
made to effect the removal of Colonel
Robb, collector Of customs at Savannah,
and appoint in his place Mr.. James Atkins,
who, it is said, is backed by Senator Hill
and the Congressional delegation from
Georgia. Robb's friends, however, claim
that he will not be removed"
Commissioner Dclano has left the city to
be absent until Friday.
THE SOUTHERN CLAIMS COMMISSION.
The Southern Claims Commission to-day
considered the cases of Mrs. Caroline Hes
ter, of Frederick county, Va, amounting to
over $l4, 900, and Alexander Baytes. of
Alexandra, for over 5000.
Ex-Lieut. Gov. Cowper, of Virginia, was
before the commissioners to-day, and made
an argument relative to certain business
under consideration.
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- The Troubles i'm South Carolina.

Saeannoh, Ca, October 25.-Accounts
from Blufiton, South Carolina, state that
Montmalln, Kent, and Slycer, who were
wounded and captured by negroes on Mont
malin's plantation, are held prisoners un-
der a warrant issued by Robertson, JUS
tice of the peace. They are to be taken to
Beaufort for trial, when sufficiently re-
covered from their wounds. 1t is believed
that Slycer is ortally wounded.
They were captured by negro consta-
BILE named Middleton, anotorious bad char
acter and the terror of the whites in the
neghborhood. The prisoners are in pri-
vate houses, under medical treatment, there
being no Jail in Bluffton.
Robertson is violent carpe-baggcr and
an ex-preacher, from Connecticut.
Montmallen's offcnse was an attempt TO
recover his lands and collect his rents from
negro tenants, who refused either to pay or
leave the premises.
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years Odds, 5000 entrance, 500 forfeit, ST.
600 added. There were AZ nominations.
and only one started. McDanicl's chestnut
colt, Harry Bassctt, walked over.
Third Rdce-Annic S. Woods stake for
two-years olds, thrcc-fourths ofamile. 5000
subscription, half forfeit, $1,000 added
Eighteen nominations; five started. Won
by Grey Planet. Time, 1:l7}.
Fourth Race.-Pimlico stakes for four
year olds; 500 entrance, half forfeit,
81 900 added; twelve nominations. one
started: Prcakness walked over.
f.Ym Rdcc.-Compensation handicap,
made up last night-2 miles, for all aces
purse 5000; of which $500 to first, and
SlO0 to second horse. Seven entries. and
all started. Sandford's bay filly, Madame
Dudley, first; Donohue's chestnut colt.
Alroy, second-time, 1888,
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263-Admlalty.
TINTED STATES OF Observation-Disclosures
~ of Virginia, SIS.
Hiram w. Tyler vs.. The Tug "E. Ludlow''--n
Admiralty.
In cause of collision and damages. civil and
maritime.
Whereas, n libel has been filed in the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
tIict of Virginia, on the 9th of October 1871, by
Hiram W. Tyler, libellant. against the Tug 'E
Ludlow her tackle, &c.
In u cause of collision and damages civil and
maritime, and praying process and monition
against said tug "E. Ludlow her tackle, Sc
and that said tug Il. Ludlow her tackle, Sc,
may be condemned and sold to pay such DANA.
ges, with costs, charges and expenses.
NOW, therefore, in pursuance of the monition
under the seal of the said Court to me directed
and delivered, do hereby give public notice To
all persons claiming the said tug "E. Ludlow
her tackle. &c, orr any manner interested there
in, that they be, and appear before the said Dis
trict Court, 10 be held at The courtroom in the
Custom-lIouse, in the city of Richmond. in and
for the Eastern District of Virginia, on the LIST
day of November, 1871, at IL o'clock in the fore
noon OF that day provided the same shall be n
day OF jurisdiction, otherwise, on the next day of
thereafter,) then and there to inter
pose their claims and make their allegations in
that behalf
Dated the 23d day of October, 1871.
DAVID b. PARKER,
u. 5. Marshal
oc 23-dtd
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Maryland Races,

baltimore, October 24.-The annual fall
races of the Maryland Jockey club COM
menced to-day on the Pimlico course. The
weather was favorable.
Five races We're run. The first was a
hurdle race for all ages, two miles over
eight hurdles, $500 to the winner, and 5000
to the second. -Four horses started, and
the race resulted as follows: Gafihey &
Talley's b. 6. Vesuyius, first; A. lay
lor's C. h. Dick jackson, second r.
Shea's b. C. Astronomer, third, and Nc
Daniels chestnut gelding, distanced. Time,
1884.
s, cont II tce-Reiinion stakes for three
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The Chicago Shooting Affair.

Chicdgo, Oct. "a. The coroner's jury
IN the case OF Grosyenor, who was shot on
Saturday night by young Treat, while the
latter was on guard as military police, be-
cause Grosvenor refused TO respond to his
challenge, have rendered a verdict that
Grosvenor was shot without sufficient
cause. The verdict was supplemented by
the explanation that Treat supposedhe was
acting under the orders of those who placed
him on guard. Treat has been arrested.
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Affairs in Chicaao.


Chicago, October "a The bank of Mon
trcal has decided to establish a branch
bank IN this city as soon as a vault can be
built.
The Ercaing Joanol appeared this al-
temoon in a new dress.
Many Chicago banks, located in the
South Division, are establishing branches
in the West Division.
The two political parties of this city and
county, in view of the present condition of
affairs, growing out of the fire, are trying
to unite upon q union ticket for the city
and county officers, to be voted for two
weeks hence; each having share in the
municipal offices.
The Chicago volunteers, doing patrol
duty since the lire, were mustered out of
service to-day by Gen. Sheridan.
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Railroad Affairs.

AtlaPta, Ga, October 2f.-Parlies are
selzlng the rolling stock and other property
of the Brunswick and Albany railroad for
debts. The iron for the road was seized at
Brunswick. No payments have been made
for some time. Kimball's inability to pay
is said to result from losses by the Chicago
fire. There are rumors of the reputation
of State bonds, hypothecatcd by him.
Governor Bullock has seized the road and
placed it in the hands Of Colonel John
SERVER, of Savannah. He and II. II.
Brown, attorney for the road, have gone to
New York to investigate the affairs of the
company. Many rumors are ailoat, but
nothing more definite than above stated.
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r1,HIs is TOGfyE NtyT,cr- -y,,, ,,o ,,.

Il day of Oct'r, 1871, ~ warrant in banIlr,,ptcy
was issued out of the District Court of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern District of VIRGINIA
against the estate of David X. Num- of Lou
ISL county, and State of Virginia. who has
Deen adludged u bankrupt on his own petition -
mat The payment of any debts, and the delivery
OF any property belonging to said banlsrullt 10
him or Tor his use, and the transfer of any mo
perty by him, are forbidden by law That a
meeting OF the creditors of said bapl,rlrpt TO
prove their debts and choose one or more assg-
nees of his estate, will be held at a court of bank
ruptey, TO be holden at the office of the registe
in Ilehmond Va, before W. W. Forbes Esq
Register, ON the 9th day of November, 1871, at ID
O'Clock A. M. DAVID H. PARK l2
oc 24--T2w IT s Marshal
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BANKRUPT NOTICES,

42S7. ~
FIuiiS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on the
l. 10th day of October, 1871, q warrant in hank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Virginia.
against the estate of j. It. j. Mason of Sus-
sex county and State of Virginia who has
been atiJudged u bankrupt on his own petition =
1hat the payment of any debts, and the delivery
OF any property belonging TO said bankrupt, to
nm or for his use, and the transfer of any pro-
perry by hlm are forbidden by law:-rhat n
meeting of the creditors of said bankruDt to
prove their debts and choose one or more assir-
nees OF his estate, will be held at court of bank
ruptcy, TO be holden at the Office of the register
in Richmond, Va, before w w. Forbes ESQ
register, on the 9th day of November 1871, at ID
O'Clock A. M. DAVID B. PARKER
oc 25--W2w IT. : MarehaI
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1883
TANHiS IS TOGIXE NOTICE THAT m, the 161l,

2 Il day of Oct'r, 1S7l n warrant in blulSruptcy
was issued ont of the District Court of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern District of Virginia
against the estate of William T. Taliaierro
OF Caroline county, and State of Virginia. who
has been adjudged a bankrupt ON his own
petition; that the payment of any debts and the
deilVery OF any property belonging to said hank
rupt, to him for his use and the transfer q
amy property by him are forbidden by law that
u meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove thelr debts, and choose one more as
signees of his estate will be held at n conf of
bankruptcy, to be holden at the Registers Office
IN Richmond, Virginia, before w. w. Forbes, ESQ,
Register, on the 9Th day of November, 1871, ut 10
O'Clock A. M. DAVID H. PARKEi,
oc 24-T2w IL : Marshal
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From Mor,nondom.

SAL Lake Ci,y, Oct. 24.-In the case of
Hawkins, convicted of polygamy, the de-
iendant asks for his release, on the ground
that the verdict is illegal, because it fails to
specify the nature and extent Of punishment.
The motion was overrulcd, and sentence
deferred until Saturday.
The polygamists are excited over Haw-
kins's fate.
The Momons talk peace, provided Brig
ham Young is not imprisoned
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Columbus, Ga, October 24.-1hc second
annual Fair of Muscogce county commen-
ces here on the 3lst instant. 1t promises
to be a great success.
augusta, Co., October 34.-The annual
Fair of the Cotton States Association opens
on the 3lst instant. $4,000 are offered in
premiums. The city is prepared to accom-
MEDIATE 10000 visitors, and it is anticipated
that the Far will be largely attended. Fine
racing stock has already been entered for
the track premiums.
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rINHiS Is TO GIVE NOTICE :-That on the
a 18th day of October, 1871, u warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States tor the Eastern District of Virginia
against the estate of VIM. B Jones, of Peters
burg, and State OF Virginia, who has been
the payment of any debts, and the delivery of
any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him
or ior his use, and the transfer of any property
by him, are forbidden by law THAT a meeting
Of the creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his es-
tate, VIII be held ut q court of Bankruptcy TO be
holden at The office OF the register, in Richmond.
Va, before w. w. Forbes, ESQ., register, on the
9Th day of November, 1871, ut 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID Il. PARKER,
oc 2i-I3W u. s. Marshal
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ASSIGNEE SALES.
BY Grubbs 4 Williams. AuctIoneers.
A ssreNEEs' SALE OF


A ssIGNEEs' SALE OF
VALUABLE LANDS IN ESSEX COUNTY,
"a, SITUATED NEAR THE RAPPAHAN-
NDCh KY ER, AND AMONG THE MOST
TO, AT AUCTION. !, -
In compliance with a decree of the limited
states District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, OF October 2, 1871, in the natter Of
MARY l.. Andrews VS.. Albert e. O'Neale, bank
rupt, we will sell at auction, clear of all liens
and encumbrances, on y
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3OTH, 1871.
at o'clock p M, in front of the United States
Sour-House, in the city of Richmond the fol-
VALUABLE. TRACTS OF LAND,
near Lioyd's Essex county, Va:
NO. l-6s1 acres, known as Lindsay Hall"
No. 2-26O acres, known as ''Munday's.p
No. s-l60 acres, known as ''Chepultepec."
NO. 4-2o acres, known as "Upshur's"
NO. 5-67 acres, known as Browns
The first four tracts have dwellings and other
ont-houses land improved, orchards &C. Tract
is unimproved 80 -SS
Full description of these farms will be given on
the day of sale. : :,
TERss-One-third cash; balance on a credit of
interest at six per cent per annum added, for the
ueierred payments. The title to be retained by
the assignee until said notes are paid
WIN. III. ALLDERDICE
w. O. LATANE,
-o---.e " -. hssignees.
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Ne.c York, October 2l.-Dctcctives ar
rested last night Harry Young, whose
aliases are B. s. Downcr, j. II. Ransom.
and Samuel L. Collins. For long time
he has been successfully operating through
out the country, altering and forging checks.
lie has been identified by several of his
victims.
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l3i -lnyol
ntSTRICr COURT or THE limited

-A(STATES for the Eastern District of Virginia.
In the matter of William M. Williams VS. Geo
Reid, bankrnpt-in bankruptcy
A warrant in bankruptcy has been issued nv
said court against the estate of George Reid Of
HepiIco county, and State of Virginia. who has
been adjndged bankrupt on petition of his Gre
delivery Of any property belonging to said bank
rupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer of
amy property. by him are forbidden by law;
u meetihg OF the creditors of the said bankrupt,
to prove their debts and choose one or more rs,
signees OF his estate will be held at n court of
bankruptcy, to be holden at the office of the reg
ister IN Richmond, Va, before w. w. Forbes
tsqs Register, ON tho 9th day of November, 1871,
at 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
oc Z3-W2w u. S. Marshal
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Triennial Episcopal Convention.

baltimore, October 21--The Convention
has resolved to entertain no new questions,
and to restrain members to one ten-minute
speech on any subject, except upon the
subject of ritualsm.
Upon the vexed question involving inno-
vatlons the committees report against
present action.
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FOUR THOUSAND ACRES,

more or less, chiefly situated on the walters Of
rltterson creek, adjoining the Junction Store,
Etihl, ms large tract lies between CaldwelI's
.a ~, ori,ig creek mountains, is some eight miles
, oy Patterson creek There is some cleared
htla on ms farm and it is justly regarded as the.
os, range iof Stock in the country This land
hundred acres, to suit purchasers and SO laid OF
us 70 give purchasers farming land ON the creek
anu access 70 the mountain land from mountain
70 mountain This survey divides in the ssf,ar-
eiey survey" or the lands sold in New York by
Francis Y Sutton in 1866 or 1867, and If the prf
en'seIs OF mat land wish to make their purclia-
SEES Valuable they will do well to attend this sale