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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-16
NTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
FOU2ad9.Ses.

EOeI21CJ9sSeS.
OFFICE OF
SlAUlION Iron WORKS. COMPANY,
CORNER OF FREDERICK & LEWIS Srs.,
STaUNTON, "a.
ED. MCMAHON, President,
w. A. BURKE, sup't d Treas.
DIRECTORS:
E. McMAHoN, Z. E MENIFEE, J. A. MOORE
JNo. J. MCMAHON. and W. A. BURKE.
Successors to
BURKES IRON WORKS Co,
IRON 70 UNDERS, lllACHINZSZ'S
And Manufacturers of
PLOWS, PLOW CASTINGS,
MILL FURNISHING GOODS,
And all kinds of
Heavy and Light MACHINERY.
SPECIALTY--Burlke' Premium Liv-
EngsGOn PLOSW.
It is our purpose to conduct a General Foun-
| dry and Machine business. and are, therefore,
prepared to furnish estimates for
MERCHANT CAV HRRIsT
| MILLS, y MILLS. VI MILLS,
| FACTORIES, BLAST FURNACES,
| DISTILLERIES, PULLEYS.
Shafting, Hangers, Coup
lings Bolts Water
| Pipes, Car Wheels
| and Axles,
Derricks and Grabs, Derrick Horse Powers,
Bridge Castings, Railroad Castings, Iron Rail-
| ings, and all kinds of Heavy and Light Castings.
| We have a large variety of PATTERNS for
| Mill and other Machinery, and think we can
make it to the advantage the public to patron
| ize
| We can and are determined to make as good
! work and at as low price as any well-conduct-
| ed establishment in the State, or out of it.
| Each branch of the business will be under the
| immediate control OF able and experienced Me-
| chancs I'D
CAPT. VIM. SNUFF, who is extensively known
throughout the Valley of Virginia as an expe-
! rienced moulder, will be in charge of the Foun-
dry Department.
The Machine Department will be under the
| control of JAMES A. MOORE ESQ, who is well
| known as frst-class machinist.
Mr.. JNo. i. JAMES is the Craftsman and Pat.
tern Maker.
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
of old Machinery, including Portable and Sta
tionery Steam Engines and Boilers Repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstake Threshing Machines fur
nished to order Keep constantly on hand re-
| pairs for all the different Moving and Reaping
| Machines and Wheat Drills.
We hope, by strict attention to business, and
fair dealing to merit share of the public pat
ronage.
Terms Cash. A liberal discount made to the
| trade Old iron taken in exchange for new work.
Send for price list.
w. A. BURKE,
Superintendent and Treasurer.
oh Rnln
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TRIUMPHANT!
IhlU MPdANV.
1859. 1870.
II
GOLD and SILVER
MEDALS


CHARLES NJ STIEFF for the best Pianos
over ID different makers of Neao York, Balti-
more and Boston Manufacturers. Office and
new Warerooms, No. North Liberty Street,
Baltimore, Md.
The Stieff's Pianos contain all the latest
improvements to be found in a first class Piano,
with additional improvements of his own inven-
ton not to be found in other instruments. The
tone, touch and finish of their instruments can
not be excelled by any manufactured.
A large assortment of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1000 Southerners, 600 of which
are Virginians,) who have bought the Stieff Pr
ano since the close of the war.
For Catalogues and prices, apply to
JOEL ETTINGER,
au29tf Staunton, Va.
W". ). c. DULANH & co.
BALTIMORE, MD,
(successors to Selby & Dulany),
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Saddles, BGtasssess. &c.
CADDLEs AND HspNrss RS

GADDAEs AND HARNESS.--H YOU
~ want good work, go to GEO. F. ELICkiS
where you will and the best assortment this sine
OF baltimore. which he will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kiDds-old and new
trunks Whips, Bits, SC. Buck Gloves, win,
chester and Lewisburg make), and, in fact. ev-
srything in his line of business "
Thanking his friends for past patronage h..
lopes to merit q continuance of the same. -
REPAIRING done on short notice
Also good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles .,d
Halters for sale cheap. = 'N'''io' anu
stoTe on MAN street, 8 doors west of Augusta,
nextdoor to Woods & Gilkeson's hardware Store tore
apl9 ---''- y !" a. WIZ.
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RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Cures the Worst Pains


IN FROM ONE TO TWENTY MINUTES.
NOT ONE HOUR
after reading this advertisement need any one
SUFFER WITH PAIN.
Railways Ready Relief Is A CURE
FOR EVERY PAIN.
It was the first and is
THE ONLY PAIN REMEDY
that instantly stops the most excruciating pains,
allays Infammations, and cures Congestlons,
whether of the Lungs, Stomach, Bowels, or 9TH
er glands or organs by one application. IN from
one to taoeasty minutes, matter how violent or
excruciating the RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden,
trated with disease may suffer, R q Il w q " 8
Ready Relief, will afford instant ease.
inflammation Of the Kidneys,
inflammation Of the Bladder,
Inflammation of the Boacels,
Congestion Of the Lungs, Sore Throat,
Difficult Breathing, Palpitation Of the
Heart, Mysteries, Group, Dyptherla, Ca
tarrh, Influenza, Headache, T0othache,
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Cold Chazls,
Ague Challs.
The application of the READY RELIEF to the
part or parts where the pain or difficulty exists
will afford ease and comfort.
Twenty drops in half tumbler of water will
in few moments cure Cramps, SpGSnas, Sour
Stomach Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhoa,
DysenteTy Colic Wind IA the Boa0eLs, and all In
te721aL Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle of Rad
aoay's Ready Relief with them A few drops in
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water 1t is better than French Brandy or
Bitters as stimulant.
FEVER AND AGUE.
Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents There
ia Of cd al in hat
cure Fever and Ague, and all other Malarious
Bilious Scarlet, Typhoid, Yellow, and other Fe
vers (aided by Railways Pills. so quick as RAD.
WAYS READY RELIEF. Fifty cents per bottle
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sEsg ARRS:
again assert that l mean what I say, and
those who have dealt with and know me, know
that l will strictly fulfill all promise. intend
sell first class goods at the very LOWEST CASH
"a TIES, and guarantee satisfaction and to giee a
Piano (aoorth $500 besides, to the largest cash
buyer during 1872.
None shall EJnderself NELL!
Fry me and see for yourselves.
Respectfully
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
All goods warranted as represented, or no
sale.
P. s.-The PIANO will shortly be on exhbi-
tion at my Store.
April 9th 1872 If
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Millinery.

TEvempIe of FasiliOn.-Mrs. X. NJ. Kelly,
4 wishes to announce to her friends and the
public generally, that she has received her first
lot of SPRING GOODS, consisting of new
style of hat and bonnet frames, real lace collars
in every variety.
bows vatican and crepe de chine tasse sears,
crepe de chine bows.
She also will be home in due time with hand
some assortment Of millinery, &c, as usual to
resume her business. Any one desiring a hat
or bonnet madelprevious to that time can be ac-
commodated. l 81 c5a April 2 If
AN iIzfnery Goods.-An elegant assortment
I'VE Of Ladies' Hats and Ribbons, for sale as
low as they can be bought in the city, by
oc17 N. B. HENDRY
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GEO G. JACKSON, ..........Sec. and Gen. Agent
DR.. B. M. ATKINSON ....... ;. Medical Examiner.
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Insurance.
EyERPoepT, AND T.pNDoN an

u LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
IL GLOBE ms TRANCE COMPANY,
HEAD OFFICE, Is WILLIAM STREET,
Branch Office, 239 Broadway, n. Y
Capital, Surplus. and Reserved Funds, all liza
BILE for all Fire Losses, Gold, 100000.
Daily cash receipts, upwards of 10000.
DAVENPORT & Co, General Agents, Richmond.
Va. P. B. SUBLETT, agent, Staunton, Va.
ia23-1y
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YEvEEE SOUTH-A WEEKLY EIGHT
I PAGE PAPER, published in the City

YEVEEE SOUTEh-A WEEKLY EIGHT
Z PAGE PAPER, published in the City
TARDREW & CO., 81 PARK Row,
FOR So A YEAR.
Devoted TO the material interests of the Southern
States, and laboring for the development of all
their wonderful resources, by encouraging immi-
grafton and giving full and reliable information
concerning every part of the South.
The South e,.
has met the cordial approval and support of all
Bureaus, Agricultural Societies and leading cit
liens generally. It gives information OF the
Railroads, Manufactures, Colleges, Societies,
Cities, Commerce, Agriculture, Finances, News,
Markets, Minerals Trade--in fact everything
all over the South
Thousands of copies are every week distribu-
ted through this country, North and South, and
in Europe.
To make it especially valuable to every bust
ness man and household in the South we have
departments each week giving full reviews of
the markets and quotations of stocks and pro-
duce, and also matters Of interest to every house
keeper
Every Southern man should give it his sup
port. Every other man that wants to know any
thing about the South would ind it we'll worth
the subscription price
1t is an unsurpassed medium for advertising
all descriptions of Southern property for sale or
exchange, or for inviting labor and capital in
any desired channel. m
more as you can to do So w
Special inducements in club rates and premi-
ums for those who will canvass for US.
AGENTS WANTED
Specimen copies furnished on application and
on receipt of postage.
Address TARDREW g. CO,
mar19-lrn II Park Row, N Y.
G. It. COCHRAN. j. E. GUY.
L G. z. COCHRAN & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand well selected stock Of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest gradesi
Also Snuff, Pipes Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton, Oct 9th, 1868.
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GOAL! COAL rAntbrec;ta and Sm;tb,s
- Coal for sale by the carload, ton or barrel
ny et.r 81 N. b. HENDRY.
%1- Terms-Cash on delivery no21
4 Nentiemen, If you want No. l French
~ calfskin boot, made to fit and to wear well,
give your orders to N. B. HENDRY.
NEW ASSOKTMENTs OF R1OCM ET
In KNIVES received by s s
HUNTER s. co.
NHEAP WALL PAPERS.-We will sell
u our present Stock of WALL PAPERS at RE-
DUCED' PRICES. HUNTER & co. ~.
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Having met With great success in business du-
ring the six years of my residence in Staunton,
and desiring to return my thanks in substan-
tlal manner to my many patrons, make the
above promise, in good faith, whether the gross
amount of sales of 1872 be less or greater than
in 1871, which will, trust, meet with the appro-
baton of the generous public to whom / am so
much indebted for their encouragement and
support
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Read these lines and come and see for your
selves and be convinced that we mean business.
CLARK'S COTTON, rs CENTS PER DOZEN,
or seven cents spool.
Crowley's cord Cotton soc. per Dozen
Eagle Cotton, 124c. per dozen.
IA Shirt Buttons, for cents.
Hooks and Eyes, only cents.
Pins only cents.
Stephens Needles, equal to Blood's, cts
Ladies' Hose, only 124 cents.
Gents Wooden Socks. only 10 cents.
Jet Jewelry, at Is, Is, 40 and so cents.
Splendid Toilet Soap. 80 cents.
Very best Calico, only III cents yer yard.
Best heavy A brown Cotton, 123 cents
A bleached Cotton, only l23 cents.
Hickory Stripe, only 129 cents.
Carpets, below New York prices.
All wooden dress goods, and Gents Cloths and
Cassimeres marked down 10 to % per cent.
below market value.
Remember this is the only place where you can
get the genuine bargains.
Country Merchants will do well to look
S. D. TIMAERLAKE,
Staunton, Va.
J. L. RICHARDSON,
c. L. COOKE, }Salesmen.
FAYETTE CoYLE, Feb 20
OF ALL KINDS
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS IN VIRGINIA
AND OTHER
SOUTHERN STA TEST
Attention is called not only to our large and
varied stock of all kinds of fine
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods.
but in addition, we invite especial attention to
our vast stock of fabrics adapted to the wants Of
Mechanics, Farmers. Laborers, and their fami-
lies. Our whole scale of prices are arranged to
meet the requirements of persons with moderate
incomes. All orders receive careful and prompt
attention. Northern and Eastern correspon-
dents send us new supplies daily.
Mg~ ONE PRICE ONLY, marked in plain
figures. PERRY 81 BROTHERS,
Penn. Avenue and 9th ST., Washington, D. G.
ESTABLISHED 184O
&zs- An extensive assortment of Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Curtain Materials, &c, will be found at
all times in the upper rooms. m26-$5
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G CD ID I'D % -

If you can buy them cheaper anywhere else
it is your privilege to do so, if you can save mon
ey with US, it is your advantage to patronize
S. D. TIMBERLAKE.
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,I'()-E)A Y

New G0oGsss Spring Goods
in nice choice styles and of the best quality
Ny stock is good in every department.
Come and see
marl9-1m f. M. YOUNG.
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PUBLISHERS OF
Blackburn g. Mcdonald Southern School HIS
tory of the United Stotes-one volume. II mo,
$40 pages, cloth, So. Copies for ,Sanination,
$l.25 Liberal terms to schools and colleges for
introduction. no29-tf
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L. S.-My establishment Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
cerles choice selection of liquors tobacco salt.
leather, 80. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
sel2-tf O. G. MORRIS
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We are now receiving large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats,
4ueensware, and a general assortment of grocer
les, all of which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms respectfully So
licit call and we will sell the goods.
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WHOLESALE
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
A large stock of goods suited to the wants of
Country Merchants, Schools and Educational
Boards
M~ BLANK-BOOKS AND PRINTING
FOR BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES
AND RAILROADS. SPECIALITY.
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In two Ships.
NEW STORE and CHEAP GNOna.

NJ EW STORE and CHEAP GOODS.
~ The subscriber. on the 9th of September,
1871, having associated with him in business
Owen Norris Gooeae,
the business will be conducted under this style
of @. G. NORRIS s. Co. at a mea0 and coa,z,1ao-
dsous store room, III the stone building on Au-
gusta street, first door below Po1elps Coq2ser
and two doors above the office of the Spectator
81 aaa o. G. NORRIS.
We are now receiving large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats,
queensware, and general assortment of grocer
les, all OF which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms Werespectfullv So
llclt a call and we will sell the goods
O. G. MORRIS s. co.
Z. S.-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
ceries, choice selection of liquors, tobacco, salt
leather, go. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
seI2-ti ~ O. G. MORRIS.
OFECEl.-The subscriber having associated
~ with him in his business, from the 10Th of
sept last w M. f. SUMMERSON, the bust
ness will be conducted hereafter under the style
OF In, "A. III. Eayler IL 90.
Lney are now receiving q large stock of STA
PIE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, BOOTS.
SHOES, HATS, GROCERIES, &c,
making their stock very complete, which they
are determined to sell at the lowest possible rates
to cash buyers or on short time to punctual Gus
toners. All kinds of Lumber and marketable
produce taken in exchange for goods
A e. TAYLOR & co.
HSHE ga AeA Est CASH STORE in
4 Sfaunton is that of B. +. MARK WOOD,
on Main street. He pays cash for his goods and
Is therefore enabled to sell at the lowest cash
price. He respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he has now on hand and receiv-
ing daily, a GEN ERAL ASSORTM ENT of all
kinds OF goods, which he is Offering for just what
they are worth in cash. Give him call. No
one can sell at lower price. iu4
Z ADaES, Do you want fine, durable, COM
Il Portable and fashionable shoe If SO, call
and examine my goods and find the article de-
sired. n. HENDRY
1 ny kind of Boots or Shoes ordered or man
"A ayactured promptly by
ocl7 N. B. HENDRY.
Ofions, Hosiery, Gloves, Trimmings, La
IN ces, and Fancy Articles, for sale by
oclI n. b. HENDRY.
1 have a large stock of Boots and Shoes of my
A. own make-all guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. N r HENDRY
argesf stock of Boots and Shoes in Staun-
IL ton, now in store and for sale by
oc17 > N. b. HENDRY.
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Z ADNES, Do you want fine, durable. com
Ia Portable and fashionable shoe If so. call
and examine my goods and find the article de-
sired. N r. UENDRY
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STAUNTON STOCKHOLDERS BOARD.
VIM. FRAZIER, ....... ............. Preside Mt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-16

ny kind of Boots or Shoes ordered or man
"a f5actured promptly by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-16

r. Ofions, Hosiery, Gloves, Trimmings, La
Ia ces, and Fancy Articles, for sale by
OclT n. b. HENDRY
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the business will be conducted under this STYLE
daous store room, in the stone building on Au-
gusta street, first door below PosoeIps Cor2ser
and two doors above the office of the Spectator
eaa4 MO'ppVS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-16

~ The subscriber. on the 9Th of September
1871, having associated with him in business,
Owen Norris sa0Ode.
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ID HI. TROUT, F. II. stribIing. Jr.

I5WELET SOAPS.-We have on hand the
Il largest assortment of Toilet Soaps to be
found IN the city. Call and see, at
de5-tf Yonnojs ola s+ona
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-01-23
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, January I2
The Louisiana committee reconsldered It's
action OF Friday, aud will depart for New Or
leans on Wednesday. Governor Warmoth has
repeated his call upon the President for troops;
In the Senate, the committee on the postal
telegraph bill reported. Ramsay, who report
ed the bill, said the rates had been reduced IN
nearly all countries to about the rates pro-
posed, and urged early action.
Blair offered preamble and resolution d.
recting the President to open negotiations
with Spain for Cuba, which went over under
the rules.
Davis offered resolution for committee
regarding the private and public character of
the President. As 1t was apparent that 1t
would lead to long and excited debate, 1t
was postponed.
The discussion of the amnesty bill was re-
sumed. A rambling debate followed. 1t seems
to be the disposition TO furce the subject to an
early issue.
Kellogg, from the committee, reported bill
regarding the entry Of merchandise at New
Orleans, with an amendment.
In the House, bills were introduced for
better system OF quarantine In the Southern
States, and for approprlating two hundred
thousand dollars for the completion OF the
Washington monument.
The cemmittee of ways and means were In
structed to report upon the tobacco tax.
A committee was appointed TO Investigate
the new territorial government.
Whitney introduced q resolation removing
the political disabilities Of Herschel V. john
son and other Georglans, which passed by
two-thirds vote.
Aresolu,ion to pay the expenses of the Lou
isana committee provoked long and acrt-
monious debate, and at length passed. Ad-
journed.
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AN ACT 10 more effectually provide for the Re-
cording of all Conveyances of Real Estate.
SECTION /. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the State of South
Carolina, now met and sitting In General AS
sembly. land by the authority of the same:
That every conveyance of real estate, within
this State, hereafVer made, shall, within three
daya, be recorded In the office of the clerk of
the county In which such real estate shall be
situated, except in the County of Charleston,
where all such conveyances shall be recorded,
within the same time, In the Office Of the regis.
ter of mesne conveyance; and every such con-
veyance, not 80 recorded, shall be void, as
against any subsequent purchases In good
faith and for a valuable consideration, of the
same real estate, or any portion thereof: Pro-
vlded, Such subsequent purchaser shall have
first recorded his said conveyance.
Sec. 2. Different sets of books shall be pro-
vided by the clerks of the several counties,
for the recording of deeds and mortgages, In
one of which sets oil conveyances, absolute In
their terms, and not intended as mortgages,
OF as suretIes In the nature Of mortgages,
shall be recorded, and in the other set all such
mortgages, or sureties in the nature of mort
cages, shall be recorded.
SEC. 8. All acts, or paris of acts inconsis-
tent with the provisions Of this act, are here
by repealed.
Approved January 8, 1872.
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THE YaS-WILLLAafs ASSAULT

COLUMBIA, s. G. January IS, 1872.
Hon. BENJAMIN Byls: SIR-Your note OF
this evening, requesting that would oblge
YOU by giving statement of what witnessed
io-day. When YOU were attacked In the State
Capitol, Is at hand. In reply, permit me to
state TINT ST about $3.50 P. NJ, as was passing
through the building from the treasurer's Of
Ace. saw four or five men at the fool OF the
stairway, and saw you on the steps. ran up
and saw you struck over the shoulders once.
heard YOU say, before reached you, II DO not
know your wife. have never insulted any
womai.n I at once iuterposed, and ordered
your assailant to put up his pistol, which he had
at that time presented at your breast. He did
an. and started of, while held you back and
prevented your following him. You, however,
soon after succeeded In freeing yourself from
NV grasp and started after him. followed
YOU 10 the rear door of the Capitol. where you
had oyertaken him. You threw of your over
coat coat and laid down some papers which you
had In YOUR hands, and told him to pus aside
mis- uistol and whip and you would fight him,
as you were uuarmed. He refused TO do 80,
Whereupon you took out your pocket-knife aud
advanced on hIm-he holding his pistol at full
cock and aiming at you. again commanded
him 10 put up ms pSso bad naq bod sTGk o ou 0i
AGAIN freed Yourself from my restraint, and
Started In pursuit. followed outoprevent any
fnrthpr alteration with The person In question.
who was walking considerably in advance OF
you, down The street, accompanied @ % l BY ,a three
others When you had nearly oVertaken them,
thev Entered store. Perceving that you
intended entering also connselled you to 70
sosssd5s a s,s In gstaE you to
inIt me f,r a moment, aud returned with pis-
to, and again proceeded back to the store.
Upon your attempting to enter, Hon. W. N:
Thomas who had By inis time m Joined us, aided l
invited your assallant TO come out, as you We're
| nrenared 10 meet him on equal ground; that
sd e use P 81 pa'e ptsssSeS g1q TGuS
contest Won we're ready to meet him. He re-
fused % to come out, aud stated that he desired
contest win sspssa A4 AeF rs6ms s6Tse
snccapded in inducing you to leave. then re-
turned 10 The Capitol. This is all that !
"''N am. very respectfully,
| Your obsdient servant,
| R. B. ELLIOTT.