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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

l. f. Perley have recei we'd an
extensive stock of spring suEts. We
have good suits for $3.50; pE1ts for
$1.25. All late styles in hats ana caps.
I4etf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
A, G. LAKIN,
X. ID. MCCARTER,
j. s. WATSON,


Mr.. Eskridge moved that the fur
ther consideration of the matters refer
red to in the report he postponed. Car
ried.
Mr.. McCarter moved that the city
marshal, in the enforcement of the CITY
ordinances, be governed by the time
kept by the First National bank. Sec
Onded by Lakin.
Mr.. Epstein moved, as an amend
ment, that the city marshal be govern
ed by a time 20 minutes slower than
that kept by the First National bank.
Seconded by Mr.. Eskridge.
Mr.. Eskridge moved that the farther
consideration of the matter be indefi-
nitely postponed. Seconded by Mr..
Epstein.
Dir. Eskridge's motion was lost.
Mr.. Epstein's amendment was lost.
The original motion was then car
ried by the following vote: For-La-
kin, McCarter, Morrison, Wood and
Watson. Against-Eskri lge and Ep-
stein.
Mr.. Lakin was here excused from
the council chambers.
Mr.. McCarter introduced ssan ordi-
nance relating to wholesale dealers in
liquors. Rules suspended, and the or
dinance was considered by section and
adopted, the final vote standing:
For-Eskridge, McCarter, Morrison
Wood and Watson. Against-Epstein.
An ordinance satisfying the follow
Ing claims, to-wit:-W. H. Gilehriest,
marshal fees in pound cases in District
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

If you want a good shave, shampoo
and hair cut, go to Fred. Haussler's,
under Dunlap's bank. 50tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

NRw QUARTERs.-I. ID. Fox q Co. have
engaged one OF the new Holderman build
Tags for their b Ok store. We have seen
the plans OF their new room, and believe
1t will be one Of the best arranged loOk
aud music stores in this State. They pro-
pose to add to the book and stationery
trade large stock OF pianos. and to go
extensively into the music trade. Their
stock will be large and first-class In
every particular.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Trunks, valises, travelling bags,
rubber goods, wool socks, ETC., at VIM.
Clapp's. ian1-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Amongst the various styles of tooth
brushes at Spencer s. Cutters may be
found the genuine waxed back at a mod
crate price.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

You can buy at Hankla 4 Buffers fam
ey grocery baking powder at IS cents per
pound. Also Carolina rice 10 per pound
Result OF selling goods for cash.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Pocket knives, pocket books, razo-s,
hand mirrors, shaving cream, ETC., can be
found in great variety.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
j. II. WARNEKE, Rec. Sec.
DEATH OF MRS. MARY THOMAS

DEATH OF MRS. MARY THOMA
Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of Thos. n.
Thomas, died at her residence in this
city on Monday morning last, of con-
sumption, aged nearly Al years. She
had been in poor health about two
years, but had only been confined to
her bed two weeks.
Mrs. Thomas came to Emporia with
her family in 1862, and has always
been useful and esteemed member OF
society. Her many good qualities
drew around her a large circle OF
friends who admired her, and who
sympathized with her deeply in her
affiiction.
She leaves husband and five chill
dren and number of relatives who
are stricken with grief over their ire
parable loss. To these we tender our
sympathies. Mrs. Thomas was a
christian, and died in the hope of the
reward which is promised to the faith
full. Her remains were followed to the
tomb on Tuesday afternoon by one OF
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

In fact our stock will be found as COM
plete as possible considering the distance
from market. SPENCER & CUTTER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

WOOD want to trade 200 palr first
rate Chicago made boots for wood.
Sep. q. lie. PERLEY.
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HAN of Union Lodge, No. II, 1. O. o. +


WHEREAS, This lodge has received
Official notice of the fact that our
worthy Bro. Harrison Mayse, departed
this life at West Liberty, Ohio, on the
oath day January, 1875, after a pro-
tracted illness, and
WHEREAS, Bro. Mayse had been a
member of this lodge from his adnis-
sion by card in the year 1870, until his
removal on account of his illness, and
although long expected, this news
brings sorrow to the hearts of every
member of this lodge, therefore
ReSolred, That we deeply sympathise
with the bereaved family of our de-
ceased Brother and tender them in
this hour of their deepest sorrow the
love, esteem and sympathy OF Broth
erS.
Resolved, That copy OF these rezo-
lutiOns be furnished the city papers for
publication, and q certified copy under
seal of this lodge be transmitted to the
widow of our esteemed Brother.
j. III. WARNRKE Rec Sec
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Being anxious TO know where all
the people got such nice clothing last
Saturday, we found out that they were
bought of A. s. Smith at 50 per suit.
We are bound to have suit. 14tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

People who kill prairie chickens or
quail after the first OF March are liable to
be prosecuted.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Elder p. T. Rhodes delivered q lecture
at Neodesha last night on the subject of
temperance. We understand, also, that
In his sermon last Sunday night he haul
ed the fathers OF that place over the Goals
for granting license to The saloons.-Fre-
donna Citizen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
STOCKHOLDERS, MrE1INn-There Will

STOCKHOLDERS MEETIKG.-There will
he meeting Of the stockholders of the
Elevator, Milling and Commercial Stock
Company, at EmpOria, on Monday, the
22d inst, at o'clock p. m. Also books
will be opened for stock on the same day.
WIN. HOLLINGswORTH,
G. d. HUMPHREY,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

When you buy tomatoes just try the
brand OF . Id can that Hankla & Butler
keep. Standard filed and fest quality.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

We leash that peach buds are badly
damaged, but enough are LETT IL no fur
Their injury Is done.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Largest first-elass house in the city.
Newly furnished and refitted through
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Farmers are getting good round price
for what eggs and butter they bring to
market.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

We hear of some very fine stock which
will be shipped into Lyon county the
coming spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

The aid goods received by Hlnkle have
all been distributed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Cold and hot baths, in first-class
style at Fred. Haussler's barber shop,
under Dunlap's bank. soft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Silk undershirts very fine and cheap,
Silk suspenders, worsted suspenders, all
other kind Of suspenders at Perley's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

The fire department will come ont on
dress-parade on the pad.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

notwithstanding the dull times A. ;.
Smith Is selling lots OF goods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
WIN. Penn!

The famous VIM. Penn white shirt
at WM. CLAPP's. 24tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Firemen in full uniform, and ladies in
calico, at the ball Monday night.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

The weather has been on the fine order
mostly for the past week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Go 10 the Fireman's calico ball at Ban
croft hall, Monday night, the 22d inst.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

a shooting club is about to be organic
ed in Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Call at T. II. Duggan's restaurant, Gard
ner's old stand, 124 Commercial street,
and getsquare meal for % cents. 1stf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Frank Miller's oil and polish backing
at wholesale and retail.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

What has become Of the Emporia band?
We hope It has not disbanded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Shoulder braces, trusses and silk stock
ings,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Poland-China Hogs, from imported
stock; for particulars, address
WI. F. HARDEN,
7tf Box l, Hartford, Kan.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

sbanks will go into the vegetable trade
again.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

FARMERS, ATTENTION When you
come to town go to HarVey's old stand
of Ferguson &c Harvey, and get a
Nsquare meal' for % cents. I5tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

who is to be the next Mayor OF En-
poria!
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
MERCHANTS HOTEL.

H. a. cHANPLIS. w.M. WELDON
CHAMPLIN & WHILDON,
Proprietors.
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Nowis good time to begin sharpening
plows.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Are we going to do anything about
hotel!
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

TRUNKS. Zine covered, leather cover
ed and paper covered, Leather and cloth
satehels, school straps, tourist straps, &C.,
at Perley's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Heavy drugs, oils, French and
American window glass, single and
double in any quantity, and sizes a
speciality at j. A. Moore's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
SPENCER & CUTTER.

India rubber tubing, Maw's nipples
and glass tubes for nursing bottles.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Ponds Extract Witch Hazel. substl.
tute for arnica.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Hickox' new photograph rooms over
Weaver & Bill's, are fitted up in fine style.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Parties wishing non-explosive brass
safety lamps will find them at manu-
facturer's prices at
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

An elegant line Of white shirts, linen
collars, British, French and American
hosiery and underware, at Perley's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, Feb. Is, 1875.
Present-Mayor Graham, Messrs.
Epstein, Lakin, McCarter, Esk-
ridge, Morrison, Wood and Watson.
On motion of Me- Carter, a committee
of two, consisting of Eskridge and La
kin, were appointed to examine the
clerks minutes of previous meetings,
which have not been acted upon by
the council, and report at the next
meeting OF the council.
Pc &c indge's report for January,
showing one correction, was filed.
The following was read and filed:
To the City Comet Of the City OF En-
pOria:
Gentiemen:-In answer to the reso-
luton of your honorable body, asking
my opinion as to whether the city can
legally pay the interest on bonds is
sued to aid manufacturing purposes,
l reply that, in my opinion, such inter-
est should not be paid, in view of the
recent decision of the Supreme court OF
the United States, declaring such bonds
void. The payment of such interest
would be equivalent to the payment by
the city of any other void claim.
Very respectfully,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Lnbin's perfumeries and CasweIl s
Hazards cologne.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

$500 will buy yOu home. See adv.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Easter comes on the ssth of March.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Choice line of buck aud kid gloves at
parlay,S
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
. NJ. RUGGLEs

City Attorney.
The application of j. S. Conwell and
G.. w. Thurston for license to sell in
toxicating liquors at lot 145 CONNER
cial street, Emporia, Kansas, until
June 30th, 1879, was read and on mo-
ton granted.
The following was read and filed:
To the Mayor and Council of the Ctr
OF Emp0rid:
The committee on police aud license,
to whom was referred a petition of nu-
merous citizens, asking that EEthe ordi-
nance in relation to meat shops be so
changed as to prohibit the sale ofmeat
on Sunday, except during the hot
months" beg leave to report by rec
Ommending that section z of the ordi-
dinance in relation to police reeula-
tions, reported by the committee on
cOditied ordinances, be so amended as to
prohibit the sale OF meats on Sunday,
except during the months of June, Ju-
ly, August and September.
Respectfully submitted.
A. G. LAKIN,
JOHN WoOD,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
Lamps, chimneys, burners and wicks.

Turks towels and chamois skins, whisE
brooms and clothes brushes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
H. Q O O k
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER.

9Th Ave one door west or Madison House
Keeps the best of stock and Workmen,
and is at all times ready to make boots
and shoes to order. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Repairing neatly done and charges
reasonable. SO
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

This is the last winter month.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
A. G.. LAKIN,
JOHN WoOD,
Committee

The committee on ways and means
reported the following:
To the Mayor and Council:
The committee on ways and means,
to whom was referred the resolution
offered by Mr.. Eskridge, in relation to
the matter of procuring insurance
on the Normal school, beg leave to re-
port as follows:
LIST. The city has no ms urable inter-
est in the building.
End: Should require an act of the
state legislature to authorize the city
to take out policy for its own benefit.
Sd. From conversation with promi-
nent citizens we are led to believe that
iG would be unadVisable to insure the
building for more than $4,000, if the
council should conclude to take the
necessary steps to get authority from
the state to insure.
A. G. LAKIN,
X. d. MCCARTER,
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Lower prices still at A. S. Smiths
dry goods store. 14tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

Fine assortment of perfumery, toilet
articles, toilet sets. flower vases, &C.,
for the holiday trace ana soId at panic
prices at J, A. MOORE's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19
EaIEORTA.

Business improving.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-02-19

A good dinner at Tom Harvey's for
25 cts, lift
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come to town go to HarVey's old stand
of Ferguson &c Harvey, and get a
"square meal" for 25 cents. 15tf
Parties wishing non-explosive brass
safety lamps will find them at manu-
facturer's prices at
]. A. MooRE's.
Lower prices still at A. S. Smiths
dry goods store. 14tf
Fine assortment of perfumery, toilet
articles, toilet sets. flower vases, &C.,
for the holiday trace ana soId at panic
prices at j. A. MOoRE's.
A good dinner at Tom Harvey's for
% cts. 15tf
The low prices now given at VIM.
Clapp's and his immense stock of goods
accounts for the great rush to his store.
24tf
Go and see how much it costs you
to Z" fare sumptuously" at Harvey's
new restaurant, old corner of Fergu-
son 6 Harvey. 15tf
A full line OF lamps and fixtures at
cost at J. A. Moore's.
EMPoRIA PORK HoUsE.-No. hams,
bacon and shoulders at wholesale or
retail, at very liberal rates at
WIN. GRAFFEN STEMS.
New goods are now offered at VIM.
Clapp's, No. 159 Commercial street, at
astonishing low prices. 24tf
A splendid stock of shoes just re-
ceived at A. S. Smiths store. 14tf
Late styles in hats and neck wear just
received at PERLEY's.
Hot baths, in first-class style, at
Fred. Haussler's barber shop, Soft
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WIN. PENN I
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oNOuN 1OO pCItLtOucrl
Respectfully, J. s. CRAIG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-04
The Markers.

New YORK, Sent. 4 Stocks dull and lower.
Money u, Gold Ia Flour dull aud unchaued.
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn dull an
declining.
BALTIMORE, Sept va. sizes, peeIcrs,
As; do. consolidated 6O4 West Va. SKIES Ct.
Cotton nomlnal; low middlings l4tnl4s Flour
dull and unchanged. Wheat quiet and steady;
No. Western amber las; mixed do. l42; No.
2 Western red IA; Pennsylvania red l4O.l42;
Maryland red l2Oal40; do. amber l45al55: do.
white l24al SIS. CorD--Southern steady; West.
ern weaker; Southern white S5aS7 do yellow
Sla82 Western mixed IS bid, rs asked. Oats
new drmer; Southern 45a5l; Western white
4Sa50; Western mixed 46 Al no old here. Rye
quiet and steady at 9OAlOo Hay quiet and un
changed. Provisions active and strong. Butter
quiet and steady; Western extras 25; do. frsts
22'23. Coffee quiet and unchanged. Sugar
strong and active at lO!nlOS, Whiskcy dull at
l22al224.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-04
Foreign News,

LONDON, Sept. "A correspondent Of the
Allegemeine Z,itung writes from Belgrade that
Prince Milan is not likely to prevent Servia
from helping the insurgents
A special telegram IL the Daily N"Ws asserts
that Servia intends to call out ~, 900 men.
The official Monten2ro Journal avows that
NJ ntenegro will rem in neutral only in case
circumstances should prevent action.
MADRID, Sept At is reported that the
Carlist general Dorregaray has escaped into
Navarro.
LONDON, Sept The Pail Mall Gaz tie
of this evening publishes special telegram
from Bern, stating that the ScIavonic papers
announce that the leaders of the resurrection
against Turkey have agreed upon manifesto
demanding the Independence Of Bosnia and
Herzegovina under Christian prince to be
chosen from one Of the European dynaslics.
They are willing to pay tribute to Turkey and
proportion OF the national debt, but refuse to
participate 10 the conference at MJstar, fear
ing Turkish Influences.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-Advices from
New South Wales by the steamship Cyphrenes
state that preparations for the transmission to
the Melbourne exhibition of colonial products
designed for the Philadelphia Centennial cxhi-
bltion were actively progressing.
The emlgrant steamer Colllngwood arrived
at Auckland, New Zealand, from London with
fever on board Twenty emigrants died on the
passage and fifty were removed to the hospital
on their arrival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-04
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

CHRIST CHURcH-Communion service in the
morning by by Rev. Mr.. Hubbard. Service at
night. -.
Sr. PAuL's CHURcH-Communion service in
the morning by Rev. DR.. Norton.
GRACE CHURCH-No service.
SIR. MARr's CHURcH-Mass at q. m. High
Mass and sermon ut IL g. m. Vespers at p. M.
UNION PREsBYT'N N. CHURCH First Church,
Preaching 1T IL q. m. and at 8 p. M, by Rev
DR.. Bullock Pews free. Communion in the
morning.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Service in
the morning and ut night. Communion in the
morning.
METH EpIs. CHURcH-Sermon in the morn
ing by Rev. Mr.. Nice and ut night by Rev. Mr..
Boyer.
METH. EPISCOPAL CHURCH SoUTH-Praach-
ing in the morning and at night By Rev. DIR.
Rosser.
METH Prot CuURcH-sermon 10 the morn
ing ard at night by Rev. DIR. Nichols
BAPTIST CHURcH-Preaching in the morning
and at night by Rev. Mr.. Perick.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Service at ii q. m. 0y
Rev. Mr.. Fleckenstein.
YoUNa MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIATIoN.-
Prayer meeting in the Union Pres Church ~ 4
p. IN. Jail at y. m. Ans House a. ~ p.
m. open air meeting at the corner OF Cameron
and Fsyette streets, ut 65 pm.
Week Work-Open Air meeting next FRIDAY
night, at eight clock, at the corner OF Union
and Prince streets. Union Prayer Meeting
next Monday afternoon, at O'CLOCK, IN the "a
Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-04
POSTOFFICE HOURS.

Until further notes the following will DO the
hours lot the opening and closing of the mails :
OPENING
Washington, D. c., Baltimore and Western
mails, $3.50 a. m. and 7:l5 y. m.
Pbiladelphis, New York, Boston and North
ern States mails 830s m. and 7:l5 p. m.
Washington and Lynchburg, via Gordons-
vile and Lynchburg 7:l5 p. m.
Washington and ohio route $3.50 p. m.
Manassas Division, 8 30 a. m.
Washington and Weldon, including Rich
mond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg and Norfolk,
Va. 9:l5 g. N. and 8:l5 o. m.
CLOSING.
Washington, D. c., Baltimore and Western
mails, 900 q. In. and 5:45 p. m.
Philadelphia, New York, Boston and North
ern States Mails, 81 0 3. m. and $50 p. m.
Washington and Lynchburg, via Gordons-
vile and Lynchburg 500 a. m.
Washington and Ohio route, sou q. m.
Manassas Division, 200 y. m.
Washington and Weldon, including Rich
mond, Petersburg, fredericksburg and Norfolk.
Va, 600 8. m. and $50 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-04

a CARDIFF tie Conservative Voters of
"A FalrJar: II b comes necessary for me to
explain the somewhat anomalous position IN
which l am placed.
Shortly after August Court few friends
urged upon me the announcement Of my name
as u candidate At the primary election for the
House OF Delegates. l replied that WAS no as.
plrant for political honors, and that whatever
others might think of the propriety of snnounc-
ing themselves, did not propose to come into
n toriety in that way that recognized it AS a
DUTY lncum bent upon every. one TO serve the
with his private interests, but I had no evidence
That my services were desired, or that would
be acceptable to the people. Subsequently,
wrote to MIR. Thomas Moore making substan-
TALLY the same statement. Thus the case stood
on the 23d of August
Engaged in the duties of my farm, I knew
put little OF public sentiment, ant supposed that
any concerted action, so far rs | Was concerned,
had been dropped. On the 3lst of August
however, L received note from Mr. Moore
stating that Mr.. a. G. Lsndstreet, of Mount
Vernon District, had just called to see him in
reference to my position, and having assurances
of endorsement from persons, both in and out of
his district, had returned with the intention of
placing my name before the people.
Concelvlng such action, then, too late in the
canvass, wrote ut once to Messrs Landstreet
~ d Moore requesting the withdrawal Of my
name; and such would still be my determination
had not ascertaned To. day at Fairfax c. II
IN positive terms, and from various reliable
sources, tina! the movement had assumed such
proportions in other parts OF the county, that to
Withdraw my name now would however sd
vantsgeous to myself, be perpe.rating wrong
upon those who at this election desire 10 exer.
else the freedom Of choice.
Very respectfully,
JAMES P. MACHEN.
Near Centreyille F,irfsY % San a,a