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Notice to Take penosltiong.

John s, Wllhrrs, administrator Of Il. Il
Witllets, deceased, and Henry Dangheriy
late partners Of the firm oil Wiihets s
Daughcrlyi
u. T. W. Holt, administrator of Allen Bal
lard, deceased, James II. Cain, aud ] i
w. Holt in his own right.
IN cllAScEnY IS TnE clnrrlr corHT or GltsgT
ceuSrY,
JohaF. W, Holt
vs..
John s. Withcrs, administrator VI Henry H
Wlther5, deceased, and in his own right
and as guardian nd .litem OF Herbert II,
Wthers, Emma Wi,hers, Herbert II,
lFithers, heirs at Law of II. II. WithCrs,
deceased, aud DOrcas b. Withcrs, widow
Of u. II. Withgrs, deceased, and Henry
Daugherty, late partner OF tue firm OIL
lr.thers and Daughurty, John +. W,
Holt, administrator Of Allen Ballard, de-
ceased, Samuel MaItinr James II. Cain
Alice Ballard, heir at law OF Allen Bal
lard, deceased, MiRtcr Jackson, Vincent
Lake aud Caleb liogyeSs and William L
Lively, Commissioners.
on PETIrIOS AND CROSS hill IN TUB ciRcpiI
cOrRT or GiLMgu COUNTY.
Notice Is hereby given 10 the parties to
the two above styled causes, that on Tues
day, the 9Th day Of September, 1874, be-
tween the hours Of s A, N. aud T. ~, al
the store house Ct Samuel II. Martin, at
Milton Station, Cabcll county, West Virgin
ia, we will proceed to take tie dispositions Of
Samuel Martin, Samuel II. Martin, Richard
Baker and others, to be read US evidence in
behalf of the plaintiffs aud defendants in
said causes. And II from any cause the
taking OF said depositlous Is commenced Gud
not completed on that day, the taking Of the
same will be continued at tho same place
from day to day until completed.
JOHN S. WlrllERS,
Administrator of II. II. Withers, deed,
aud others. by Counsel.
VIM. L. Lively,
Henry BraunOn.
Augl7lw
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Es-A BLoODY PmzE Flour,-
West Virginia can now take her rank
with tho great States Of tho Union.
She has had u No. l prize dght. Two
beasts by the numc Of Edwards aud
oollyor, accompanied by about ons
hundred other cut.throats, after navi.
eating the Ohio for twelve hours on n
rickctty steamer between pittsburg and
the West Virginia line, finally larded
on Line Island 10 this State, at which
place they fought II savage rounds in
The ring. Collyer ailer having bis
face pounded to jelly gave out 90 the
eleventh round BY way of enliven-
lug tho occasion several persons were
shot more or less severely aud others
hit on the head with brick bats.-'l'he
world would have been better of il the
steamer had blown up with the whole
gang on boarl.-Stdte Journal.
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TRUST SALE,

BY virtue of "a deed Of trust, executed to
me, as trustee, on the 18th day Of Septem.
Der, 1873 by John q. Jenkins and Win. z.
Francis, 10 secure q. o. Zinn in the payment
OF two prOmisory notes, dated August LIST,
ls79,-one for $500, payable O months al.
ter date; the other for $3.50, payable u
months after date, both OF same bearing In
terest rron date, will offer for sale
A STEAM SAW MILL AND
ENGINE,
together with the fixtures and appurtCnnn.
crs thereto belonging, nOwin the possession
Of said jenkins, IN the town Of HaikersvillC,
Lewis county, oil the
nth day Of September, 1874.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne.fourth cash Ia
laud-thc remainder on credit of . aud .
months, the purchaser giving bOnd with
'''N ELIAS FISHER, Trustee:
August II, 4w
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To rng LADIES OF WESTON An

- To THE LADIES OF WESTON AND
vlctSlry.-bliss NJ. A. Wharton has
the pleasure Of announcing to the Ia.
dies of Weston and vicinity that she Is
prepared to furnish dress aud cloak ma.
king 10 all its styles and branches, also
wedding outfits, infants ,rosseau, &c.
Various attempts have been made by
other parties to excel inthis business,
but Miss Wharton's peculiar style aud
system has never been cxcelled. Her
rooms arc at The residence Of Mrs, Ma.
ry Bailey, on Main Street, where sue
will be glad to receive ladies desiring
anything in her line.
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gHow Mucn SHALL WE DO FOR a
RAIL RoAp?-An effort was made to
get the County Court at its last SEES.
sion to submit 10 the voters Of the
county, at The next general election,
the proposition for the county to take
stock 10 the contemplated lsailrcad,
FROM Weston to Grafton, TO the amount
of 100000 (ono hundred thousand
dollars) Tho Court 10 Its discretion,
thought ii had no power to submit this
question Ut The term Of court they were
then holding, and therefore nothing
was done. Apetlion is being circula.
ted praying tho County Court to order
an election to 10 held for this purpose,
or atleast to submit tie proposition 70
tho people at tue regular, or special
election. We trust tho County Court
will do this when they ore satisfied
that they have authority. We feel
greatly he need ofa railroad, and II Is
evident that wowill have to aid una
tcrially in tue construction, II we get
one. We think filty thousand dollars
ought to DO enough for this county to
subscribe, but We would Do willing to
80 as high as one hundred thousand, IL
no less amount will secure for US q
road. Thia 70 US IS now more than
ever, q matter Of vast Importance, as
there will undoubtedly DO a strong
effort made tlis coming winter to re-
move the Capitol Of tic State from
Charleston; aud witha RAILROAD, or q
sure prospect Of one, our chances
would DO good. Without 1t, VIC could
stand but iillc chance especially when
4 permanent location Is madc.-B Buck
faHron Dtlta. 4ilta e
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Notice to Take Dispositions.
Aug I'd 4w

10 the County Court Of Lewis county, West
Virginia.
William Martin and others,
John W. Blair aud others.
IL cIlAScERY.
To JoSpl II. Bennett, Lear Bennett, Ills
wife, and Others, plaintiffs III the foregoing
cause, take notice, that on the 18th day Of
September, 1874, between the hours Of o
o'clock, A. NJ, md Q o'clock p. NJ, ut tile
residence OF labAn Racer, in the county of
Putnam, West Yirginia, We will take the
dispositions Of labNn Racer, llany Racer,
his wife, and others, to be read in evidence
on the hearing OF the Nbovc.named suit
And II from any cause the taking Of said
dispositions should not 10 commenced or
completed on that day, the taking o, the
same will be continued from day TO day, al
tue same place and between the sa.iG hours
until completed.
Given Under our hands this 18th DAY Of
August, 1874.
WILSON LEWIS aud others,
by Counsel.
q. D. Camden, ST., & WIN. n. Lively,
atty. uug1O.4w
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State Of West Virginia.

State Of West Virginia.
AZ Rules held Ia The Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of Brax,on County on the lst
Monday In August, 1874.
VIM. II. Perkins, plaintiff,
N.
Margaret O. Perkins, defendant.
IN OitANCERY.
The object Of this suit Is to procure d..
vorce from tie bond Of mNtrimony from the
defendant Margaret o. Perkins, in favor Of
William II. Perkins, plaintiff. And 1t ap-
pearing by affidavit fled III this cause that
The defendant, Margaret q. Perkins Is not a
resident Of The State Of West Virginia, and
the defendant not appearing, Il Is ordered
that she do appear here within ono month
after the date Of tic FIRST publication VI this
order and do what Is necessary 10 protect
her interests In this suit.
JOHN NJ. JONES, Clerk.
Morrison & squires, atty's for pl'F.
I.3a3 Aug244w -
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Ey,lARRlED, on tho 9th inst, at
tho residence Of the brides iuthcr. by
the Rev. G. W. Barrett, Mr.. John
W. Watson, to Miss susan +. Msih-
cws--all of Lewis. In common with
many other friends Tus DEAoCnAr
tenders to the happy couple our hearth.
est copgratulation,
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E1Mt. PRrER FooLE, father of W.
W. FOgle, Of this county, died at
Cranberry Summit, Preston county.
m Sunday tic 2Srd inst, aged IS,
Mr.. FOgle vas formerly. a resident OF
NlonOngalia county, in this State.
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NIOxLEY BAsrADLE. Esq, of
Buckhanuou. departed this life on the
2lst inst, He was ono Of the oldest
aud best citizens of Upshur county,
and his loss is regarded as q public ca.
lanity.
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Notice to Take Dispositions.
August Il, Nv

To a. D. ROhrIOugh, Simon E. Rohrbough,
Harriet lIohrbough, Elsie .lsOhrbough,
Francis Ker, S. 4. jenkins, and Lavernia,
his vile, Calendar Rohrbough, Samuel
Bird and Amanda, bis wife, nnl j. Il.
Grove.
TAKE NOTICE, that ION the 2lst day Of
September, 1874, at the law Office Of Henry
BrannQn, 10 the town Of lIeytOn, In Lewis
county, West Virginia, aud on the ?Stli day
Of September, 1874, at the Law office of John
S. Fisher, 10 the town OF Burkhannon, Up
shur county, West vlrginia, We will take tie
dispositions Of John bee and others, 10 be
read us evidence on the hearing Of II certain
CsaneGry suit pending In the Circuit Court
of Upshur county, In which we and Others
are plaintiffs, aud you md others aru dc.
PENDANTS. And ifirom any cause tic taking
OfSald dCpOsitiUls should not bc commenced,
or uot completed, on that day, the taking. Of
The same will be continued from day to day
until completed. Given under our hands
this eth day Of June, 1874.
PERRY G. LORENTZ,
CATHAnINE L0RENTZ,
Aug II .Iw
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New Western Timothy Seed just re-
ceiyed and for sale At BrinkmAn's.

sS- NorcE.-All persons knowing them
selves to be indebted to the, are requested to
call on W. G, Bennett, Esq, aud settle at
once. by 50 doing you will save trouble
aud costs, Dr.. NJ. D. CUMMINGS.
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re- orR genial friend, William
T. Wilkinson, Esq, is spoken Of as a
Republican candidate for tho Lcgisla-
tufc. Hand 10 tho printers fec,
friend William. and, as Ion says.
we'll give YOU the "chin music.'
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E5- A FEsrlyAL will DO held 10 the
lower rooms Of tue MOxley House, un.
der tho auspices oftho N. u. Church
colorod. Proceeds to be used in build
ing church All are invited. Al.
mission 10 sls-suppor 25cts.
ase Rky. II. WILLIAMS Pastor.
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AsptsALt & ROunnouou.

EJ- rnE olarksburg Telegraph Of
q recent date says that John A. Cam.
den, sou Of Judge Camden. oftlnt
place. accidentally shot himself while
shooting chickens with a revolver. at
bis residence in Johnstown. Tho ball
cntcred tho breast and lodged in the
shoulder, creating rather serious but
not a dangerous wound.
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GE cLoslSa 0uTi-Wc are now
milking room for new Goods, aud will
sell stock now on hand cheap for cash.
Call before the 18th Of September, aud
secure bargains.
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EEREv. WAyNAS, according to the
decision of a special committee, has to
resign his charge and withdraw from
the West Virginia Conference, or b.
expelled.
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B- WE have been Informed tha
the escaped lunatic whom we men
toned week or two ago, is still att
large 10 this community.
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IyTnx Sabbath School Institute Of
the BuckhannOn District, will meet at
the NJ. u. Church in Buckhannou,
September End, 1874 All are invited.
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HDR DARoAS has killed 4 rat.
tlc-snakes, and 5 cOppcrhcada on his
place, during the past summer.
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w oaculr COuRr conveacs to-
morrow (Tuesday.l
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Rg- ADDISON McDASALD, ESQ, Of
Polk Crock. has sold his farm to Mr.
Davis, Of Harrison, Consideration
81, 400, F-.lr
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How Improbable country gossip al
best? Yet when the product Is oft re,
peated and thrust upon tho market, II
becomes stale and absolutely bore.
Thus when crops orc short or long
cattle high or low; sheep aud hogs,
healthy or diseased, one rehearsal is
qaaaflm sg6teh for six months Mt any
rate; but daily to receive q Register
fresh from The press, and to read for
tue thousandth time, crops, cattle, hogs.
shecp and potato bugs-well, it causes
ateusion u The nervous system, and
strong adjecliyes arc prone to slip from
the organs of SOUND. For all this the
Register proposes to pay literally, at
ouce, with prospective chances Of a bull
calf in tho distribution Of annual pre-
miums. | admire your nervous sys-
tCm, dear Register. aud your heart
whish Gun feel for y.ur Granger cor
respondents, you fully uppreciuting
the fact that we of tho rural district
arc honest, yirtuOus aud Industrious,
with no scandals a Ia Beechsr. Tilton,
even 10 miniature, to note, or yet
frauds by rugs, thefls, murder, arsons
or rapes to chronicle. We have naught
else 10 transmit TO you for publication
but that which interests usu a com,
muuity-the production Of ceriols; the
moving of stock for barter aud sale to
your droyGrs III the city, who live and
grow fat on our labor, so dOn't grow
tired Of our Oft repeated story. This
matter lies close 10 your bosom, or
stomach. But waving crops. &c /, !
am at loss what to says; but this !
will write, Vest Virginia has the larg-
est insane asylum in the Union, loea.
ted at this point, Three hundred and
fifty patients fed aud clothed (and
that welD at less expense than like iu-
stitutious in our country. 0ne days
board at tho Mcclure House III your
city feeds aud clothes a patient at tue
asylum one week, including doctors
biIls-S2, 40 per week per patient COW
ers all Tho expenses Of tho Institution.
Yeteyer aud anon we hear grambliugs:
State being robbed; cormorants eating
out her very yi.als, &c. How absurd ;
what ignorance. Did these croakers
but look and compare facts aud figures
With like institutions Of tho United
States or even Europe, they would be
constrained toclOse their eomplainingS,
to read tue bill Of fare daily served at
the tables Of this institution. As to
tho apparel Of the patients, visit the
chapel Of tho institution every Sab.
BATH, aud sec the neatness with which
they arc clothed. In short, West
Virginia to her honor, cares well for
her unfortunate citizens bcreft Of rea.
son. As to the management Of the
institution, under DR.. Camden, assist
ed by DR.. Kuntz, certainly there is no
cause for complaint. Mrs. jackson.
the Matron, has jamn,ra away over
5000 gallons Of blackberriss for tic
institution, at 10. cen's per gallon ;
1000 gallons FREQ from air set aside
for same, at same. Good choice beef
is furnished daily to the institution ut
5 cents per pound, ready for tho spit |;
butter u and .M 10 cents per pound
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Tea aud Coffee at vassar's.
Cheese aud Crackers at vassar's.

EgJ p. CoLE will take you to
John RObipsOn's Circus at Clarksburg,
aud return, for SO. NOR's your
chance.
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will be such as to compare very favor.
ably with any Fair in the country.
A strong force of Police will DO on the
grounds day and nigllt,to preserve order
and protect the articles on exhibition.
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W sSlvN " uIy ~
Ttako great pleasure in testitying to
the merits Of Dr.. Bonds Rheumatic
Eminent l had been suffering for
some time with a pain in the bick,
and after applying the liuiaeut per.
mancnt cure was effected.
G. NJ. RonRDoudu.
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fs,6ygftzs;lIp'2tax.

Twenty-Five Cent Novels for sale at
the News Depot eu
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Hr"Tns Lasr CALL WITHOUT a
BID,"-.All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted to me. by note or ac-
count, arc requested to come forward
at once and settle the same, or they
will find them in the officers hands for
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H oua Free School commences
tomorrow (Tuesday) Prof Clark, Of
l,urkhannon, is Principal. with Miss
Mary spalding aud Miss Mary Ham.
ilton, Of Weston, Miss 49, Pew, of
Parkcrsburg, Prof. Murray, Of Yves.
ton, aud Mr.. v. 3. TrimblC, ofrBar.
bour, as Assistants. The School Levy
this year is 20 cents on tho 800.
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&d- NOTlCE. Having sold my
property III thia place, and being about
to leave, | shall shortly place all nc.
counts due nc in the hands Of the Off
GERS for collection. Parties interested
will cave costs by paying up ut once,
j. NJ. HAYDEN
Weston, Aug 80, Sv
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All Entries must be made before
the first DAY Of the Fair. For this
purpose tue books will DO opened two
weeks previous. But entries may be
be made on tho FIRST day.
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A. W. Moopronp.

EJ- CALL at ibo News Depot. Any
Magazine or book you want can be OBJ
tanned.
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Es- A Large Assortment. Of Good.
for sale at
THE WESTON
Wooden Factory.

Look at the Prices.
JEANS, extra heavy, 70 to 100 per yard
" Indigo blue, 80 to $50 :" I"
FLASSELs, 40 to 800 I" {"
BLANKETS, per pair, s. to so,
SroCMiSu YARN, 10 to voc per pound.
NoFell these Goods strictly at tho
same rates in exchange for Wool Us
for cash in hand, aud we pay the
HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR
y|00Gas
either in Cash or Goods.
Curdiug aud Spinning ut 20 Cents
per pound, for all grades Of Yarn, from
No, s to II.
The public generally is invited to
all, aud examine our goods and priccsi
j. II. CLIFTON 4 Co.,
Factory Goods can DO had at tho
store of j. II. Clifton, on Main Street,
ut the same rates as at tho Factory.
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NOrlcg, y hereby notify all persons
indebted to mo on mill account, for
-four or lumber, that they will confer n
favor by calling at the SherifT's Office
and "pay over" as | am obliged to
pay cash iss grain aud logs, ard must
have cash in return.
A. W. Moopronp.
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Goods cheap for cash or produce.
JonS G. Jackson.
Angus. 3l-1 N.
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Shukspcarc's complete works, bound
in cloth, price 81 so, for sale at the
News Depot.
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Pickles at yussars.
Novels to tent at tie News Depot.
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E9-Elgc4loS. Second Tuesday in
October.
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Rs- DR.. George B. Morris will re,
turn to this place in October.
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WESTON MILLS,
A. ". wooDFoRD, Proprietor

l would respectfully inform my friends
and the people generally that | am prepared
TO furnish Flour and Meal At tile lowest each
price at lseay L Co.'S Grocery and Hardware
store, on Main Street.
w. Cash paid 70 + all kinds Of grain
- '' A. W. wooDFok.,
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HOME BELT PURSE,

to be competed for by horses owned
only in Lewis, Gilmcr, Upshur and
Braxtou counties, will be un exciting
episode Of the Fair, as many gentle.
men are already preparing their horses
for enTy in this race.
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WESTON
ON
WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY and
FRIDAY,

September aOM, October ls and Cd
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Weston, Aug 90, Sw
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Kate Field made her first appearance on
the theatrical stage yesterday afternoon, at the
Boston Theatre, for the benefit Of Henry McGlen-
men, the business manager OF that establishments
She rected Hoods poem, "The Bridge Of Slghs,"
with remarkable power.
"Loves Labor's Lost" Is to be played on Monday
evening az Days Fifth Avenue Theatre. 1t is pitt
full that this play should nave attracted little
gard at Its recent production, as 1T Is impregnated
with Shakespeare's genius-though at the time
the great playwright wrote the comedy his genius
was yet crude-and was set upon the stage with
every accessory.
Miss A. L. Dargon gave q very enjoyable drama
tic reading last evening, at Robinson Hail. her
selections being from 'sThe School for Scandal"
Deborah and 'sThe Merchant OF venice,n with
q few miscellaneous poems. There Is much dra-
matte nre. tempered with the ease and finish Of an
experienced artisre In the school Of Miss Dargon,
and few points are left untouched in any OF the
selections she ESSAYS. Last evening her efforts
were rewarded bv the hearty commentators OF
the select audience and she was recalled more
than once. Mr.. A. II. Pease, the pianist, PLAYED q
caprice, by Ran, and his own "Mignon" fantasia
and Mr.. Maturin detained 1.-THE Charge Of the
Light Brigade"
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SOUTH AMERICA.
Abcrtivs Attempt at Rebellion in Paraguay
Speech Of the Emperor Of Brazil-Crown
Opinion Of the Conflict with tho Church.

LISBON, May q, 1874.
The mail steamer from Rio Janelro arrived to.
day with the following intelligence
fresh rebellion had broken out in Paraguay;
but the rebels who were marching on the Capital
lied on the approach Of the Brazilian troops.
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR OF BRAzIL-THR RE-
LATIoNs TO THE CHURCH.
The Emperor OF Brazil opened the Chambers on
the 5th inst, with speech from the throne. He
said he had hopes OF the conclusion OF deflnitive
treaty OF peace between Paraguay and the Argen-
tine States which would put an end to present
complications.
Abiding to religious troubles he declared that
the punishment of the Bishops OF Olinda and Para
was necessary, because they had transgressed the
laws and the constitution or the Empire The
government by the exercise OF moderation and
with the support OF the Chambers would, he be-
lieved, be able to terminate the conflict between
Church ana State.
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100 co 100 feet: the earth was nom hills
near by, gravel. loan, sand and all sorts OF
stun One man was kept employed to remove the
roots, &c. as the earth was dumped. so that 1t was
mostly SANDY loan. with some beds Of gravel IN
the central section OF thirty to forty feet In the
bed OF the stream the trench was dug down into
hard pan twelve to eighteen inches. Then came
steps one foot to eighteen inches high and thirty
10 iorty ieet long. laid most OF the way eighteen
inches into the hard pan. Then was another higher
step similarly Embedded, and 30 on. The flood
washed out from twelve to eight cen inches OF solid
hard pan In many places. There was no point
where the trench for the wall was not excavated at
least three feet below the natural surface.
The expert engineer, Mr. Raymond OF Fitch
burg, was recalled, aud repeated more clearly his
testimony with regard to the insecurity OF the dam
vail, after which an adjournment was made until
Thursday.
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Aid from BroolIyn.

In reponse to an invitation sent by Mayor Hunter
to number or prominent citizens to meet at his
office for the purpose of devising means to relieve
the Louisiana sufferers, number OF gentlemen
gathered there last evening. Mr.. Isaac Van
Anden, William Marshall, General DalGreen, Rev.
DR.. Schenck, John F. Henry ex-Mayor Booth,
Comptroller Schroeder and others were among
those present. There was some discussion IN re-.
gard TO the best plan to be adopted to raise relief
lund. II was suggested that an appeal be made
posed this. Finally IL was resolved to authorize
the Mayor to appoint committee to take the mat
ter In hand and pursue any cOuI Sc which they
thought might be advisable. Mr. william Cooper,
brother Of Peter Cooper, sent the Mayor a check