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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

1t is given out that Grant intends making a
general change of office holders, in case of re-
election, on the ground that no person who
holds office during one administration should
be retained for the full term of the succeeding
one The people are SO much Of the same
opinion, at least as far as this administration
is concerned. that they intend to apply the one
term rule themselves next November, thus saw
ing the President any trouble in the premises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The Gaulois publishes letter from Napoleon,
dated Chiselhurst, May 18th, and addressed to
the Generals and Commanders OF the French
Army. Iu this communication the Emperor
makes the following acknowledgment:
II am responsible for Sedan The army
fought heroically with an army double its
strength. After $4,000 had been killed or
wounded | saw the contest merely one of des-
peration. The army honor having been saved,
exercised my sovereign right and unfurled
the flag of truce. It was impossible that the
immolation of CO., 900 men could save France.
[ obeyed a cruel, inexorable necessity My
heart was broken, but my conscience was tran
quill. ~ o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Col. Forney Of the Philadelphia Press,
deserves leather medal for the frequency with
which he has saved the Republic. He has long
been in doubt as to which side he was on in the
present campaign. but now comes to the com
clusion that Grants success can alone secure
the salvation of the country. Ofcourse it only
lacked his championship to secure this result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Stephens, Voorhees,, and Mosby won't sup
port Horace Greeley. How different would
have been the result of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton if this had been known at the start!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Some of the Grant organs object to Greeley
because he is teetotaler. 1t must be confess
ed that, when it comes to the God-like art of
getting drunk, Grant can beat him ten to one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

1t is reported in Paris that the negotiations
man Minister, looking to the total evacuation
of French territory now occupied by German
troops, are making favorable progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

A call for a Greeley and Brown ratification
meeting at New Orleans, on the 25th instant,
is signed by Generals P. G. 7, Beauregard,
Richard Taylor, William Hays, G. W. Conrad,
Randall Hunt and many other influential citi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The ex-Confederate Mosby has told Grant
that he prefers him to Greeley. A chance to
collect some internal revenue under the present
Administration is what Mosby wants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

At the annual meeting of the Texas Pacific
railroad, Thomas A. Scott was elected presi-
dent. Henry G. Stebbins, vice. president, and
Edwards Peirpoint, treasurer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Nobody should object to Greeley because he
is a teetotaler. His abstinence leaves all the
more whisky for the rest of US.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The Grant men boast that the negroes will
not vote for Greeley. Of course they WON'T
The negro votes always for the strongest party.
He goes with his master. The Grant men own
the negroes, and they are bound to follow in
their footsteps
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

NOMMISSIONERsS SALE

~ Oh Real Estate. -
By virtue of decree, rendered at the June
term 1871, of the Circuit Court of Augusta Co.,
in the case of Anthony's Admir- and 81. VS.. An
thony and ais, will on
Thursday, ,}aSne GOTH 1872,
proceed, OF the premises, to sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, Tract OF land, living
in the county of Augusta on big Calf Pasture5
containing
81 Acres,
six acres of which is cleared. There is a dwell
ing house and good water on the premises This
land adjoins Sam'l Paxton, David LANCE and
others.
Terms Enough in cash to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder in one, two and
three years. the purchaser executing bonds, bear
ing interest from day of sale, 18th good personal
security for the deferred payments, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
w L. MOWRY,
Sheriff, and as such Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
Land Sales.


~ IN augusta COunfy.-ln pursuance OF
decree in the Chancery Court of the City of
Richmond rendered on the 18th of April 1872,
in the cause of Robert B. Pickett VS.. Augustus
Hamilton, Sheriff of Goochand county, and as
such administrator of John A. Pickett, de-
ceased. Henry Eustace and Catharine his wife,
VIM. g. Ferguson and Margaret his wife, and
George Pickett, an infant under the age of 81
years by Benz. Pollard, his guardian ad Item,
appointed by Court to defend his interest in this
suit the undersigned Commissioners appointed
for the purpose, will on
Monday, the oath of June. 1872,
that being Court day, at the Court House of Au-
gusta county, unless sold privately before that
day, sell at public auction a tract of land con-
tanning
81 Acres and 10 Poles,
lying between the Parkersburg and Hebron
Church Roads, and about four miles from Staun-
ton, and adjoining the lands of J. 7. Mitchell
and others, and belonging to the heirs of George
@. Pickett, deceased
Terms. fourth cash, the balance upon a
credit of four eight and twelve months, with in
terest from the day of SALE taking from the pur-
chaser bonds, or Vegetables notes with satisfac-
tory security the title to be retained until the
purchase money is paid.
j. HENRY EUSTACE,
CHARLES GRATTAN,
NOV 81 Et
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

In New York. on Oath, man was sentenced
to twenty years confinement in the penitentlary
for stopping person on the highway and rob-
bling him of twenty-eight cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

A Chicago paper declares that to elect
Greeley President would be TO court disaster"
All, but to re-elect Grant would be to wed dis
aster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

In New York, on Oath, the SHAKESPEARE monu-
ment was unveiled, VIM. Cullen Bryant de-
livering the Grafton and Edwin Booth reading
poem.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
The Civil Rights Bill.

The following is a copy of the Civil Rights
bill as passed by the Senate, on the 22d inst:
Be it enacted, &c, That whoever being a
corporation or natural person and owner, or in
charge of any public inn, or Of any place of
public amusement or entertainment, for which
license from any legal authority is required,
or Of any line of stage coaches railroad, or 9TH
er means of public carriage of passengers or
freight shall make any distinction as to admis-
sion or accommodation therein of any citizen Of
the United States because of race, color, or pre-
vious condition Of servitude, shall on conviction
thereof be fined not less than five hundred nor
more than five thousand dollars for each offence,
and the person or corporation SO offending shall
be Liable to the citizens thereby injured in
damages to be recovered in an action Of debt
Sec. 2. That the offences under this act and
actions to recover damages may be prosecuted
before any Territorial, District or Circuit Court
Of the United States having jurisdiction Of
crimes at the place where the offence was
charged to have been committed, with a right
of appeal, or to have a writ of error in any case
to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

5 On last Tuesday evening there was severe
storm passed over Alexandria, doing consider
able damage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Grants motto in his first Presidential strug-
gle: Let us have piece In the second !:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

~ The Worklngmen's. Convention, in New
York Oh tne go, nominated Grant for Presi-
dent, and Senator Wilson for Vice President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

=, w. N Berkeley, the Radical candidate for
mayor OF Alexandria, was elected by majority
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The only really bad thing about Horace
Greeley is his handwriting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
DURATC SALE.
Il | will offer at Public Sale, on

EbURLHC SALE.
Il will offer at Public Sale, on
MONDAY, JUNE oath, 1872,
that very desirable property. viz: The lot on
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va, adjoining the
property of Mr.. a. U. Kerr, with the right to
build against and on his wall, which is q two
story brick wall 70 feet deep.
This lot is in frst-class business locality,
nearly opposite the Post Office, and adjoining
the Grocery and Produce Store of Messrs Pow
ers s. Pritchard. The lot is 80 feet inches in
front by about $50 feet deep, including the right
to use the five foot alley, next to the property Of
Dr. J. A. Waddell, and presents rare chance
for profitable business investment, beng on
one of the principal business streets in the city
For further particulars, call ON or address Mess
RS. Fl. J. Lushbaugh & Bro, Staunton, or the
subscriber. /. S. HENDRY,
Cumberland. Maryland.
Terms-Cash in hand $500; the balance, note
at three years with approved security, bearing
interest from day of sale, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security until full payment is
made may % at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

In Lynchburg the Conservatives elect all their
ticket except Mayor. Cobbs was beaten by
George Ell. Burd, independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Mr.. Greeley letter of acceptance is one of
the "best received" political documents that
we have seen for years. 1t meets with great
commentator, and SO far with but little hostile
or;t;o;cy,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The municipal election held in Richmond,
Virginia, resulted in the success of the Con-
sentative ticket. F
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

EIHAEB.-The Ladies of the Preshy terrain
e. r. Church will hold their annual fair in the
~ T.. They will serve a good DINNER
from to 8 O'clock, on Monday and Tuesday,
ana an continue the Fair on Monday, Tuesday and
wednesday evenings. They hope to receive the
patronage heretofore SO generously extended to
them may 18th If
w Vile, Halifax county, Va, who can come
We'll recommended to take charge of good
Manufacturing Mill Immediately. Address,
MCKINSEY. WATKINS 81 CO, -
may q I'm Meadville, Halifax county Va.
TEvAN YARD FOR SALE Ozs RENT.
i :; one Of the best stands in the county, stua.
may % st N. K. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The Democratic Convention, at Chester,
Mass, on the 25th, ratified the Cincinnati Con-
vention and platform with great Enthusiasm
William l.. Smith, Chester Mass, and j. N.
Durham, of Pittsfeld. both Greeley men, were
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
r AND AT PRIVATE SALE

AND Az PRIVATE SALE.-I offer
4 4 for sale my farm, one and half miles East
OF New Hope III Augusta county, adjoining the
lands of David Beard, T, Walker j. Phillips
l5as Acres,
ITO cleared, the balance in good timber. One
half of the cleared land is improved with lime.
Good frame house with eight rooms Tenant
mouse on IL. log barn and tobacco house, and
other necessary out-buldings Well in the
yard A portion of the time water running
through the farm. a good outlet for hogs and
cattle. A good orchard with choice fruit | will
sell q bargain. Those wishing to buy. should
apply soon; JOSEPH LANDES.
may IA If
MMESSEOS ER'S SALE Of u VAL
~ UABLE SOUTH RIVER FARM-By
virtue OF decree of the County Court of Au-
gusta County, rendered on the - day of No
vember,. 1871, In the suit of Samuel Coiner, and
ais. We. James w. Patrick, we will on
FRIDAY, THE path DAY OF MAY 1879
proceed on the premises, to sell to the highes
bidder, the tract of land owned by James w
Patrick, lying on South River in Augusta Coun
ty, containing
9O5f Acres,
This is land of excellent quality. well wateye,
ana IN high state of cultivation, about II mile,
from Stanton, and in good neghborhood.
Terms OF Sale.-Costs of suit and sale in hand
Inc paiahce on credit of one. two, and three
years. the purchasing executing his bonds will
g0oo security, bearing interest from the day O;
sale Tor the deferred payments, and the title re
tanned as ultimate security
MARSHALL HANGER,
u. III. COCHRAN Jr,
april 90 45 Commissioners.
GALE OF VALUABLE AND gEfgasiy
~ improved REA l. ESTATE, in Rockhridce
county, 2 miles from Lexing t0n The under
signed offers for sale his highly improved and
valuable farm, lying on both sides of the Valley
Flank road, 2 miles south of Lexington, Rock !.
bridge county, Virginia. The real estate en-
s!sts OF sSS1 acres about 100 acres are m inc
tlmDer and Woodland, the balance in q b.pb state
OF cultivation. The Improvements consist of
NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof, porticos, &C., and contains eieven
rooms, and brick kitchen, cistern, etc. Also
SStabling for horses, cattle, etc, eranary. coach
mouse, ice house. wood sb2ds, and every neees-
Ss!ary out house The garden adjoining the dwell
ilus Aeuse com prises 10 acres, drained and high
y improved with all permanent beds of fruits
etc. necessary for market garden A vineyard
e sno Dearh now of 5000 vines and an orchard of
Inc place is well watered, and has upon it We
tenant houses of four rooms each, we'll finished.
hiastered and painted, with stables attached
thereto 50 as to enable the farm TO be CONVENE
emily DIVIDED and worked by different purcha-
sers; Inc farm will be sold as \ whole or will
pc divided to suit purchasers. There is upon the
tract quantity OF limestone and fine site for a
Slln' ana the fencing is nearly all new. AMI in
nne order. For terms, &C., address,
JOHN B. LADY.
or my agent, F. w. HENDERSON.
Janio-tf 2. O box 60. Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The friends of Greeley and Brown have es-
tablished headquarters at the St Marc Hotel,
in Washington. Communications are to be adj
dressed to John ID. Defrees until the Congress
sional organization of the campaign is perfect
ed. Arrangements are being made to furnish
documents, speeches. &C., to all parts of the
country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
SesUtfeg M0chi7ses.
YHE ssNEWo

SOLD ON THE LEASE PLAN-TeN nor
LARS PER MONTH.
The reputation of this JUSTLY celebrated sow
ing machine and the number sold is indisnutabla
evidence of its superiority as
A FAMILY MACHINE
1t runs lighter, sews faster, makes l..ss no;,o.
and having Tower parts is less lie 10 ~
OF order, and more easily mc.naood tbssu So uut
other machine ever offered ro the nrh Sia" auy
invite all in need of raacbine 70 oaI1 and w.
e eess Ine WORKING or the Wheeler s. Wilson be-
aol S making sJection, as are always willing
ZION Win any other now made
G. L. RAILWAY
~ Main st, Lyncb',nrr
CHESTERMAN s. ~
Main street. Sta. nton Va
Ms- Cotton, Silk and mac nine indi,oo N oo,.
erai. always on hand at ou'. office. - s'"-
Gentlemen
NJ nave used the w Wheeler 6 Wilson Sewing
hMaenine for nearly two years, and saw. without
nesi'a'ioh, II mas given entire satisfaction.
respectfully
MRS r MCMAHON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

Mary Jane Wiseman, Luther Wiseman, and
Alexander Wiseman, infants, Darwin Bashaw,
Administrator with the will annexed of Will
liam Wiseman, deceased, Washington WISE
man, Jacob Wiseman, William Wiseman,
Woddell and Margaret his wife, (who before
her marriage was Margaret Wiseman) John
Campbell, William Campbell, James Camp
bell, Mary E. Campbell, Laaoston Campbell
and Alice Camp bell, infant children of Sarah
Campbell, decd, BENZ. Akers and Francis
hic wifi Dafondapfa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

REV. w. s. BAIRD. This gentleman, who
is well known to many in this locality, has be-
come a joint partner with the senior publisher
and proprietor Of the Baltimore Episcopal
Methodist. We congratulate the numerous
friends and patrons of that sterling religious
journal upon its having secured such valua-
BILE acquisition. Mr.. Baird is sound reasoner
and a terse and logical writer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28

The Tariff bill which was passed by the
House of Representatives, makes an annual
reduction of about forty millions of dollars,
fourteen millions of which are striken from in
ternal taxation, and the remainder from the
customs The duties on manufactures of cot
ton, wool, iron, India rubber, gutta percha and
straw are cut down ten per cent from the pre-
sent rates. This is very much like the bill
which the Senate orieinated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-28
HORACE GREELEY'S LETTER OF
ACCEPTANCE.

The following is a notification to Mr.. Greeley
OF his nomination by the Liberal Republican
Convention, and his reply, accepting the nomi-
nation
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Progress of the Revolution.

A new light dawned upon the world with the
introduction of Plantation Bitters twelve years
ago. Drastic purgation went out-restoration
and renovation came in. The eyes of the peo-
pie were opened to the great fact that the way to
cure disease is to strengthen and support its VIC
Tins. not to place them at its mercy by depriv-
ing them of the little strength they have. 1t
soon became evident that as a means of infusing
vitality into the feeble system, regulating the
seeretions, curing indigestion. and reforming
bilious habit of body, no medicinal preparation
then known was at all comparable to the new
restorative. Since then hundreds of attempts
all failed, and the grand revolution in medical
treatment, which was commenced in 1860, is
still in progress. Nothing can stop it, for it is
founded on the principle, now universally ac-
knowledged, that physical vigor is the most for
midable antagonist of all human ailmonts, and
experience has shown that Plantation Bitters is
peerless invigorant, as well rs the best posi-
BILE safeguard against epidemic diseases.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
An Advocate Of Free schools.

Regarding FREE SCHOOLS as indispensa-
bic to the public welfare, we will continue
to advocate the establishment in our State,
of perfect Free School system.
In addition to all this, the PRESIDENTIAL
CONTEST comes off next year in which we
expect to take an active part. We will
keep our readers fully posted on every
topic of interest connected with the can
vass. Excitement will run high, and
everybody will want the latest news. This
we will faithfully furnish to our pa
irons.
In consideration of all this, we call upon
our friends everywhere to rally to our sup
port. Let CLUBS be made up at every post
office. Let each one of our friends inter-
est himself in the matter and soon our cir
culatiOn will be increased ten-fold, and our
facilities for doing good correspondingly
increased. Let the work begin at once so
that subscribers may begin with the NEW
YEAR. Send on your clubs, and if you
can't make clubs, send on your single sub
scribers. Our terms are exceedingly low,
consequently we are compelled to require
payment of subscription INVARIABLY IN
ADVANCE. We cannot depart from this
rule.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
COMMERCIAL.
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT
EsrEas . CORRECTED DAILY Ely
j. w. GAUT,
Produce and Commission Merchant,
Eliarket Place, KirorriLle, Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. Q, 1872.
Since the report of last week the demand for
Corn and Oats has been brisk, but no adyancein
price. We can place all the surplus of the
country on the market and realize the cash il
producers will continue to bring itforward. The
inquary for Buckwheat came in too late, The
farmers and packers are smoking their meat,
which will be ready for shipment from the lst
to the 10Th of February. This. too, will find a
ready market if offered at prices corresponding
to Western-to those of Western markets.
Fl There is a good demand for Hay, j. c. limo
thy and Herds Grass Hay. Glover is not de-
sirable for Southern shipment) If we can get
it bailed so as to admit IA 600 pounds or more in
a car, will not our Hay Producers give more at
tention to the cultivation of this important
staple and then procure Hay presses that Will
enable them to put it in good marketable con-
dition For general view of the market we
refer to quotations
WHEAT-Buying, S110a135; selling, 81. 20 a
i.40, per bushel, But little offered, and only a
local demand
CoRN-Buying price for new, 50a52!c. loose:
sacked in depot, 62la65c Going South as fast
as received. Coming in freely. No change.
OATs-Buying, loose, 38a40c; sacked, in car
load lots, 50a52!c.
a. A<SOSNf
baled, in depot, S100a1 o. per 100 TBS
DRIED FRUITS-Dull, market unsettled
Peaches, loose, from wagons, in halves, 6 cts
per ID mixed and in quarters, 4a4!c. according
to quality. Apples, 4a4lc
FhoUR-Stocks exhausted Only local de-
mand, but brisk; best brands of Family held at
400 per sack and Extras S.. IS per sack
BAcoN-New not yet in market for Southern
shipment, worth about &c. hog round.
LARD-9a9lc.
FEATHERs-Buying price for prime Goose at
55a60c. Mixed ndDuck new 35ca40c
BUTTER-Prime sells readily at Zoe to 22lc;
common, 12Ia15.
EGGs-15 to 1Sc per dozen.
IRISH PoTAToEs-Only local demand and
the supply much better than was expected
worth 50a70c per bushel as to quality
SWEET PoTATOES-LoCal demand only G0caS0c
per bushel.
ONIoNs-Local demand only, 65aSOc per
bushel
GREEN ArPLEs-$2 5Oa3 90 per bushel.
PoULTRY-Chickens 15alSc each; Ducks
about the same; Turkeys G0aS5c.
RAGs-Dull Sc cash.
BEEswAX-25a2Sc per pound.
GINSENG-75aS0 per pound.
SEED-Clover, SIS O0aS 90 per bushel limo
thy, 800 per bushc
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting OF the City COunciI.
The Farewel, session and a Busy Time.


The City Council met last night at the regular
hour. The following gentlemen were present
Mayor Van Glider, Mitchell, Shepard Glass,
Rayl, Stephenson, M. d. Sullivan, Atkin, New
man, Waters, Pat Sullivan, Henderson, Kenne-
dy and Boyd. s - e. WV
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
The Mayor stated that according to the pro-
visions of the city charter, the old Board of Al
newly elected Board come in. and announced a
meeting of the former at $50 and of the latter
at 9 o'elock this Saturday. morning.
Alderman Mitchell reported the sum of IS,
02S.69 collected by the city tax collector during
the month of December. Also a resume of the
report of the Finance Committee published
last week in the city papers, showing balance
Of S38. 20 in the hands of the Recorder.
A number of bills were presented and ordered
paid.
On motion of Alderman Rayl, all persons as
sisting in holding the municipal election last
Saturday were ordered to be paid 50 each.
Alderma Shepard submitted the report of
the Chief Marshal for the past month, and
summary of the working Of the police during
the past year
Total number of arrests during December,21 /;
fines assessed, Sl0950; fines collected SIC. go
For the year the total amount of fines assessed
were S2,5lS60; amount collected, 81, 696.00;
amount uncollected, $50. so. Total amount of
costs assessed 81 069 IS; costs collected $685. so;
costs not collected, S463S5. Total fines and costs
collected, S2,S02S0; fines and costs due, ST.
1855
The returns of the Chief Marshal, w. a.
Harper. announcing the result of the election
for Mayor and Alderman, held on the 9th inst,
was ordered to be made matter of record.
On motion the Board adjourned until this
morning at half past eight o'clock. .u..a.