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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-02
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES, for the Eastern District of

Virginia.
In the matter of A. J. Wright, a bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
To whom it may concern The undersigned,
VIM. II. Allderdice, of Richmond city in the
and State of Virginia, hereby gives notice
of his appointment as assignee of the estate of
A. ]. Wright, of the county of Brunswick in said
district who was, to-wit, on the 2lst day of
June, a. d. 1873, adjudged a bankrupt upon
the petition of himself by the District
Court of the United States for said district.
Dated at Richmond the l4th day of July, u. d.
1873 VIM, H. ALpDERDICE,
iy lB-Tu3W Assignee
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TERMS

199-Invol.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
lUNITED STATES, for the Eastern District
OF Virginia.
In the matter of J. M Townsend, vs. w. b.
Goolricl, banisrupt-n bankruptcy.
At Richmond Va, this 14th day of July, 1873
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned
Jacob Cohn of Richmond, in the county o.
Henrico and State of Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as assignee oI Tue
estate of W. b. Goodrich. OF the county OF henrco
in said district; and who was TO Wit, on me I'LL.
upon the petition of his creditors, by the DISTRICT
Court of the United States, for said District.
Dated at Richmond, the l4ih DAY OF July, q. a.,
1873 JACob COHN,
iY 16-W3w Assignee.
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TERMS:
BY William T. Bailey,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
ASSIGNEE'S SALE

IN ASSIGNEE'S SALE a.
Wix
LAND IN MATHEWS COUNTY, VA,
In compliance with a decree of the United
States District Court Tor the Eastern District oil
Virginia, in the matter of L. w. Charrnes,
bankrupt, dated January &c, 1872, 1 will sell at
auction free from all liens and encumbrances,
in front Of the United States Courthouse, at
Richmond, Va, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST IA, 1878,
at ~ o'clock m, a LIFE INTEREST in % acres
of Land, with DWELLING, in Crab Neck,
Mathews county; and LIFE INTEREST IN ~
acres of Land in same county .
TERMS:
One-third cash balance in six and twelve
months interest added, with approved endors-
ers and title retained until all of the purchase
money Is paid. JACOB COHN,
iy 23-2aw8w Assignee
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LUMBER.
REVISED BY GIBSON s. BROCK,
Sixth Saraei and the CnnaI

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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
L TED STATES for the Eastern District OF

Virginia. ,
In the matter OF James Z. Haskins a bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
TO Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
VIM. II. Allderdice, of Richmond city,
and State of Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as assignee OF the
estate of James +. Haskins, of the county OF
Mecklenburg in said district, and who was, to.
wit, on the 10th day of June, a. d. 1878, adiudged
a bankrupt upon the petition of himself, by the
District Court of the United States for said
district
Dated at Richmond, the 14th day of July, a.
d., 1878. VIM. ii. ALLDERDlCE,
ivl5--Tu3w Assignee.
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Country merchants should remember in order
ing, that refined sugar is constantly fuctuating.
SALT-Liverpool, $780, jobbing price, per
sack. Ground Alum, $2.25a2.40.
SHOT,. 80a3O0 per bag.
SPIRITS OF TURP
TEAS-Black, 66c. a$l .26-the last prime ar
ticie; Imperial S0a$l go; Gunpowder. 6na$l.76
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of James N. Goddin, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. sar -s-
To Whom 1t May Concern-The undersigned,
VIM. II. Alderdice, of Richmond city in the
State of Virginia, hereby gives notice
of his appointment as assignee of the estate of
James N. Goddin, of the county of New Ken
Virginia, in said district; and who was
to-wit, on the 18th day of June, a. d..
1873, adjudged q bankrupt upon the
petition of himself by the District Court OF the
United States, for said district. Ssfha
Dated at Richmond, the l4th day of July,
1873. VIM. II. ALLDERDlCE,
ivh-Tu3W Assignee.
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i TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of A. p. Gathright, a bankrupt
lin bankruptcy. z..-.r -.
At Richmond, on the 2Gth day of July, 1873.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please take notice. that a petition has been
presented to the Hon. John q. Underwood,
Judge of said District Court in Bankruptcy, by
George s. Vashon, assignee of the estate OF said
bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging to
said bankrupt, free from all liens and incnm-
brances thereon.
This is to give notice to all persons interested
that in terms of said petition an order has been
issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all persons
who may be interested in said estate, to appear
before Register w. w. Forbes, at his office in the
said city ofRichmond, on the 10Th day OF August,
1873, at 10 O'Clock o. m, and show cause II any
they have why snch order shonld not De
granted. GEORGE S. VASHON,
iy 2S-M2w FEHE Assignee.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY William T. Bailey. - -
I Real Estate Agent and Auctioncer.
O. ASsIGNEE'S SALE. &@
LAND IN MATHEWS COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

In compliance with a decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District OF
Virginia, in the matter of James M. Lewis, bank
rupt, dated january &c, 1872, will sell at AUG
tion, free from all liens and encumbrances, III
front of the United States Custom-house, a.
Richmond, Va, on p ~
THURSDAY. AUGUST IA, 1873,
at IL o'clock M, % ACRES OF LAND, with
DWELLING, situated at Milford Haven,
Mathews county, Va, bounded by the lands OF
J. p. Winder, and others.
TERMS:
One-third cash balance in six and twelve
months, interest added with approved endorsers,
and title retained until all of the purchase
money is paid. JACOB COIN,
iy 25-2aw3w Assignee.
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116-lnVOl
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
TIED STATES for the Eastern District ofVir-
gina.
In the matter of l.. N. Peterson VS.. A.
Boiling, bankrupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this LIST day of May, 1878.
To Whom it May Concem-The undersign ed,
E. r. Winston, of Richmond city, Va, hereby
gives notice OF his appointment as assignee OF the
/ estate of Alpheus Boiling, of Henrico
county in said district, who was on the Sth
day of April, a. d. 1873, adiudged bank.
rupt on the petition of his creditors by heDistrict
Court for said district 4la
r. r. WINSTON,
iy7-M3W Assignee.
TNsTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES, for the Eastern District f
Virginia.
In the matter of John T. Hicks, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, Va, this 10th day of July, 1873.
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
l.. L. Lewis, of the county of Culpeper
and State of Virginia, hereby gives notice
of his appointment Us assignee of the estate of
John L. Hicks, Culpepper county, Virginia. in
said district. and who was, to-wt, on the 10Th
day of May, a. d., 1878, adjudged a bankrupt
upon the petition OF himself, by the District
Court of the United States, for said district
Dated at Richmond, Va, the 10th day Of July,
a. d. 1873. l.. l.. LEWIS,
iy l9-S3w Asslgnee.
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AUCTION SALES.
e"s BY W. Goddin, Auctioneer.
a. AsslGNEE's SALE -
FARM OF oa7 ACRES IN HANOVER
COUNTY, ON THE SOUTH ANNA
RIVER AND MOUNTAIN ROAD,
TWENTY-FIVE MILES WEST
OF RICHMOND.
As assignee Of Walter c. shelton, by an order
in bankruptcy, entered on the ed July, 1873,
shall sell at public auction, in front of the UNI
ted States Courtroom. in the Custom house, In
the city of Richmond, on
TUESDAY, THE lsrH AUGUST, 1873,
at - O'Clock M, the valuable Farm located as |
above. on which Mr. Walter O. shelton now re- |
9c7 ACRES, ..ar
of which a large proportion is creek and river
flats The buildings are comfortable. The land
is about twenty-five miles west OF Richmond
adions that of Thomas Puryear's estate, Robert
w. Toler, Joseph Talley and others.
TERMS:
One-third cash I; balance at six and and twelve
months for negotiable notes, with approved
security, and title retained till all the notes are
paid. DAVID ANDERSoN, JR;.
Assignee of Walter @. Shelton.
ly 29-1awsW
| a ASSIGNEE AND TRUSTEE SALE n
U:a ~
| VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT GLOU-
| CESTER POINT, ON THE -
| YORK RIVER,
/ By virtue of a decree rendered by the District
| Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
| trict of Virginia, in the matter of w. Dob
son. bankrupt, dated June IL, 1878, we will sell
| at public auction, to the highest bidder. at
Gloucester Point, in the county of Gloucester,
4 Va, on
THE 10Th DAY OF AUGUST, 1878,
at Il M, a. TRACT OF LAND called water
View,'' Containing 4M
~. 1S7 2.3 ACRES
more or less, free from all liens and encum
| brances being the tract of land on which the
said w. Dobson now resides, and surrendered
by him for the benefit of his creditors.
TERMS:
One fourth cash balance on a credit of one ant
two years, the purchaser to give notes, with ap
T proved security for the deferred payments
| bearing six per cent. interest from the day
SALE and the title to be retained until the pul
e chase money is paid. az
J.A. ID. THORNTON, Trustee.
iV 2S-2awSW a.. =
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kesi Estate agent diiu huStiohccA'
a. ASsIGNEE's SALE -
LAND i'm NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VA, AND HOUSE AND LOT AT Kill
MARNOCK, LANCASTER
COUNTY, VIRGINIA 7f'H
In compliance with decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, in the matter of Thomas H. Hunter,
bankrupt, dated January 20, 1877, will sell at
auction, free from all liens and encumbrances,
in front of the United States Custom-house, at
Richmond, Va, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST IA, 1873.
at IL O'Clock M G7 ACRES OF LAND in
Northumberland county, Va, and a HOUSE
and LOT at Kilmanock, in Lancaster county,
| Virginia. ,4H M $50
| TERMS:
| One-third CASH balance in six and twelve
| months, interest added with approved endors'
| ers and title retained until all of the purchase
| money is paid. JACOB COHN, d
| jy 25--2aw3w Assignee.
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a ASSIGNEE AND TRUSTEE SALE n
Wd OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT GLOU-
OESTER POINT, ON THE

By virtue of a decree rendered by the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, in the matter of w. Dob
son, bankrupt, dated June IL. 1873, we will sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder. at
Gloucester Point, in the county of Gloucester,
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AS assignee of Charles Gallagher Son,
bankrupts, and by virtue of an order of the
United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Virginia, dated February 8, 1873, i
will offer for sale at public auction clear of all
liens and encumbrances, on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-17

COMPETITION FOR THE 100000 PRIZE FOR
STEAM !CANAL-BoATs.-[NeW York paper
10Th To-day begins the competition for
the New York prize Of 100000 for the
steam canal-boat which best accomplishes its
work. The trial takes place between SYRIA
cuse and Utica, the boats to rendezvous at
Syracuse. A number of boats are ready.
Commissioners will make the trip upon each
of the boats, carefully noting advantages, de-
fects, draught of water, consumption OF coal,
etc. The conditions are simple. a boat
must carry two hundred tons of cargo, and
make three miles an hour without wash to
the banks. Added to these conditions are
the means of transportation, simplicity of
propulsion, speed, etc. Among the COM
petitors on hand for the prize is the boat
William Baxter, which made several very
successful trips through the canal last sea-
son. The same machinery is used, but the
boiler is changed for one more economical
in regard to fuel.
MIR. Baxter has built another boat, named
the City Of New York, larger than the BaN.
ter, and capable of carrying 225 tons, and
applied his compound engines and every i'm
provement his experience with the Baxter
last season suggested. This boat is also at
Syracuse. The boat William Newman draws
five feet ten inches of water and has made
fair speed on the canal, and she has been
supplied with newly-invented wheel, from
which great things are anticipated.
Peter Cooper, Of New York, also owns O
boat of novel construction, which is to take
part in the competition. Other boats are en-
tered for the prize. This is not the first
trial. One took place year ago between
Albany and Troy, and the commission on
that OCCASION reported that none of the boats
were worthy of the prize.
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PROGRESS OF THE CoAsT-SURvEY.-Pro-
fessor Benjamin Pierce, superintendent of
the coast-suryey, has forwarded his prelimi-
nary report to Secretary Richardson in adj
vance Of the final reports from tue field. de
reviews the field Of work on the Atlantic,
Gulf, and Pacific coasts, in which surveying
parties have been engaged during the year,
and says in the northern sections work Will
be continued until the approach of cold
weather, when the parties will resume the
survey of the southern coast.
Determinations have been made for lati-
tude, longitude, and the magnetic elements
at Port Jarvis, n. Y. Barnegat lighthouse
has been connected with the primary tri-
angulation which passes from New York to
the head Of the Chesapeake Bay coast. To-
biography has been prosecuted between Bar
negat and Absecom; photography to the
northwest Of Little Egg Harbor, and in the
Delaware river at New Castle. The recon-
noissance has been continued westward from
Harper's Ferry, Va, for points in the geo.
dctic connection between the Atlantic and
western coasts.
The harbors of the Chesapeake have been
specially examined with reference to sailing
directions. The survey of James river, Va,
has advanced above the Warwick River
entrance; that of Elizabeth river has been
completed. Latitude has been determined
at station on Knott's island, Va. The sur
vey has been continued in Currituck, Pam
lico, and Core sounds, including Pungo and
Chowan rivers, with observations for the
latitude of station near Ocracoke inlet.
Further southwark, the operations of the
year include Cape Fear river to Wilmington,
n. c.; the coast Of South Carolina between
Little river and Wipsah bay; parts Of the
Corsaw river and of Port Royal island, Ga.
the survey of Halifax river, and the adjacent
coast below Matanzas inlet, Fla, and the eX.
tension of photography inthe vicinity Of the
Florida reef .-.-L-----
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MINIATURE ALMANAC, OCTOBER IL, 1878.
Sun rises. ........ 500 Noon rises. 2.2G
Sun sets. 5.3l High tide. LIZ
> PORT OF, RICHMoND, ocToBEn ,1e, 1873.
49,, .,,-'+. ,S. .,- ARRIVED. ,r4 .,yl.re
Steamer Wyanoke, Couch, New York, mErchan-
Steamer John Sylvester, POST NorfSia, mer-
cl..ndiss and passengers, il. B. jTatum, agent
n -, ,sr,i t.f,.,s,rr, y. SAILED. Js,i!GsD >!.3
:, Steamer Petersburg, Geoghegan,, Baltimore, mer.
ep sshooner milton, Palmer Washington granite
Tsycr H ss 9, PhIaSs s4gs.4
slIls ...Gsf CLEANED roR THIS PORT.
} Bark Rcpubnk tGernanL Becker, New York, 9th.
Schooner searsyiile, Baker, GOODS Hole. -
Schooner JeddIc, Turner. Lubec, september go.
Schooner Mary A.. LtouEnrey' Lousnre!' rii'a-
"i Schooner +. Jameson, Jameson, Rockland, sth.,
Schooner Louisa Crockett, Flanders: R0eklaud,
sc Schooner Harry Lee, Mayo, Boston, 18th; s.
Schooner Adophe Henrckssna sailed EIsn iron
''s Schooner j. Z. Kelsey, steelman, Philadelphia,
Schooner st. Mary, steelman, Phiiadelphia, Octo-
IS SCHOONER Paul P. Keller, King Philadelphia, oc-
Argentine brig volante, Ruter, Boston, October
3 Brig Claudine (Germanj. Van Riegen, New York,
oe''oef MEMORANDA.
Nrw YORK, October 14.--Arrived, schooner
Chsrles Moore, Russell, Richmond.
The schooner William MCGEE, comm andsc by
# viii be remembered Is the gentleman who so gal
anlly rescued two citizens OF Delaware City while
walking up The tow-path near y. GEORGES, ON tne
occasion OF the great dood on the Goth OF August
wien the Chesapeake and Delaware canal was
broken and badly washed. IA,
10y TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK. October 16.-Arrived, olympic, FRI.
| sia. Gaelic, and Greece Arrived ont, Donan ana
Nestorta. IT," .,.
Denmark, Vile de Paris.
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COTTON MARK E.rs, OCTOBER IS.

. WuM1NGroy.-Dull; middlirgs, 16Nc.; net re-
eeipts, $40 bales; exports eoastHfse, Ss4 naies'
sales 95 bales; stock, SS2 bales.
CuaRLEsToS.-Easy and In fatr demand; mid
dlings, l5&Q11 5hc.; low middllngs. 15c.; strlcS
good ordinary, 14AGDi4Ac.; net receipts, z,53 S
bales: exports coastwise, 1873 paesi sales, 6Oo
bales stock. 1927 bales.
Observation-Disclosures; middings, l6c.: net recelPts,
5l26 bales; exports coastwise, ~ Daies; safes,
Loss bales; stock, 81 $50 bales
Observation-Disclosures: good ordinary, l4ac:,
ordinary, 12hc.: net receipts, a oaes' eApoF''
MEMPIIIs.-Dull and dropping; nliddlings, 15Sc.i
receipts, 1882 bales; shipments 466 bales STOCK,
14,7S0 bales.
PHILADELPuA.--D middlIngs, 17c.; net
receipts. bales gross receipts, 486 bales.
AUGUsTA.-Du and nominal iniddllngs, 14Xc.
receipts, 1000 bales; sales. 500 bales
BOSToN-Dull; nomlnally lower: mlddlings,
17&c. net receipts, 8 bales: gross, 2,099 bales
| sales 1000 bales; stock, 5000 bales.
| BALTrMoRE.-Heavy and lower; middlings,
| e.; low middngs, 16c.; strict good ordinary,
l5hc. gross receipts, l66 bales; exports coast
wise. 45 bales; sales, so bales for export; stock,
NoRFoLK.-Lower; low middlings, 16Kc.: net
receipts, Il 1874 bales; exports coastwisf, l,662
| mles; sales, 70 bales; stock, 6,199 bales.
| MoHILE-Qdet and weak; middllugs, l6fc. low
middlings 15hc.: net receipts 1872 bales; exports
coastwse 1879 bales siles, $50 BALES stock, l2,740
bales. ...u D..
new ORLEASs.-Supply. light. demand good ;
u1IddlinCy 7A(G1 TIC; low nliddlingY, 16sQ
69c.; strict good ordinary. 6IQl SIC net re-
ceipts, 4.064 bales: gross receipts, 12S bales
exports coastwise, $50 bales; snies. 600 bales
mostly yesterday afternoon stock. Al II bales
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DAMAGES FOR SERVICES OF DECEASED
MINOR, AND DAMAGES FOR PROBABLE ESTATE
OF DECEASED IN MANHOOD. From the DaVen-
port Gazette, October 10th. THE verdict of
fine iurv in the case Of Anton Walters Us. The
c.. r. /. and P. Railroad Company, render
ed Yesterday, asserts in effect new princl-
pie of law, which will give railroads and all
other corporations who may, through their
EMPLOYED agencies, cause the death of chill
dren vast deal Of trouble in courts, with
great outlays. The history of the case is well
understood by most Of our readers. Some
two wears ago a child Of the plaintiff, aged
two years. wandered on the railroad track
on Fifth street, and was killed by passen-
ger train. The father brought suit to recover
damages sustained by loss of the child. 1t
is needless to state all the points set up by
the parties TO the suit, but an important
one was involved in the plaintiffs asking
leave to introduce the Carlisle tables to show
the probable duration of the life of child
of that aye in the natural course of things,
the object being to claim damages for that
period. Judge Brannan refused to admit
this testimony OH the ground, as we learn,
that the child at the time Of its death was
incapable of acquiring an estate, and could
not begin to acquire one until he had passed
his maority-some nineteen years IN the
future. The case was carried to the Su-
preme Court, which took the ground that
the plaintiff had q right to make the showing
prohibited in the court below.
The verdict at the former trial was TOR
s75O-the jury considering only the value OF
the child's services during its minority.
In the present trial the jury took the case
to their room at $50 O'Clock Friday after
noon. and remained in consultation until
$50 O'Clock yesterday morning, when they
handed sealed verdict to the sheriff, having
spent fifteen hours in endeavors to reach
agreement. The verdict was read in court.
It was for $4,000, the jury having estimated
the loss which the estate Of the child had
suffered from its death, this estate COM
mencing at tWenty-oDe years, ana contlnu'
ing for the probable duration OF its life. Its
services or earnings during minority were
not considered. This was in accordance
with the ruling Of the Supreme Court.
If this be law, parents can claim damages
for the services Ut child that has met with
violent death, such as is above mentloneu,
and then the administrator can claim damages
for the probable estate of the deceased Id
manhood. 1t would be interesting II THIS
case could be carried to the Supreme court
OF the United States.
After the reading of the verdict the de.
PENDANT gave notice of motion Tor arrest oil
judgment and for u new triai. ........
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The MANLY Position OF MOTHERS MEN IN
VRGINIA.-CC Columbia Is. g. Phenir's Com
ments on Colonel Boards Manchester
Speech. 1.-THE northern white men in Vir-
ginia, who are called upon to support Colo
mel Hughes because he is Republican, have
looked to the States further South to see
what is the effect of Republican ascendancy
where it is secured and maintained by black
votes. They are not fascinated by the pros
pect of Introducing into Virginia such a state
of things as they see here, for instance. The
strongest reasons Of instinct and business are
leading them 10 solid columns into the Con-
Sentative ranks. On the one side is the
name Republican, to which they are at
tached, but connected with sodden stupidity !;
on the other is genuine progress, decency OF
morals and life, intelligence, enterprise, and
honor, with spirit. Of fairness and kindness
towards all classes, colors, and conditions.
Their eyes are opening.
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Lancaster.

CIRCUIT CRT- PUBLIC SCHooLS-DEER.
i orrgs ponceuco Of the Richmond Dlspa,chl
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE, VAL
October 10, 1873. :
The Circuit Court, Judge James Nj. JET,
fries presiding, adjourned to-day after SEES.
sion OF tour days. There was considerable
hI:>lncS, in court, but few eases involving
Ar-c amounts. One case--Hardy, of Nor.
fox. asUiust \. l.. Carter, of this county
toI $3.50 for guano claimed to have been
furnished Carter by Hardy before the war
for ,a!v, was disposed Of yesterday, the jury
giving Hardy $3.50 with interest.
On the first day of the court General r.
/. T. Bral, Of Wcs:noreland, and Captain
T.. I. Bets, Of Northumberland counties,
addressed the audience upon the present po-
itcal issues, but there were fewer persons
Il court than remember ever to have seen.
Money is diSlrc,siugly scarce, and trade
Of all kinds very dull.
The public schools were opened on Mon
day, 9th instant, but in consequence of an
unusual amount OF sickness and the farmers
being very busy the attendance Is far below
the required average except in the villages.
Master William l.. Hughlett, in company
with six Of his schoolmates, looking for
their cows, on Wednesday afternoon started
iawn, and succeeded in running it into the
village, where it was caught alive, and one
Of the merchants paid them five dollars for it.
The wind changed suddenly to the north
west Monday afternoon, and blew very hurd,
accompanied with very heavy rain and some
hail. The weather has been cool since, caus.
ing considerable frost last night--the first of
The season.