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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

The following opinion by the attorney general, in answer to a letter from the commissioner of state lands, will be found of gen eral interest:
 OFFICE ATToRSEy-GESERAL,t LITTLE ROCK, May 2, 1Ss5.
 Hon. J. \. Smithee, Commissioner of Immi- grafton and State Lands:
 DEAR SIR: In reply to yours of 9th instant, asking if auditors s warrants and treasurer's certifi- eates are receivable for sixteenth section, or school lands, l have .he honor to say that: Formerly auditors warrants were hot re- ceivable for any debts due the state, nor for any taxes save state taxes for general purposes (secs. 27S7 and 5167 Gantt's Digest ). But by act of January ', 1875, the auditors warrants drawn under the provisions of that act, were made receivable for all dues and taxes to the state, except interest on the public debt.
 In English vs. Oliver (manu- script opinion it is held that trcasurer's certificates are receiv- able for 'all debts due the state, including fiues, forfeitures, es- cheats, dues for estrays, for Inter- nal improvement lands, seminary lands, school lands and bank lands" This, of course, is the law, and will be unless hereafter overruled by the supreme court.
 By the fifth section of an act approved January 20th, 1875, treasurcr's certificates, issued up on auditors warrants-issued on and after the 10th day of Novem- Der, 1874, are made ''receivable in payment of all debts whatsoever due the state, and all license, or tax levied on the vendors of vim ous or spirituous liquors, and payable into the sinking fund, and for all state taxes whatsoever, ex cept interest on the public debt"
 The acts of 1869 and 1871, upon which the decision Tn English vs. Oliver was based, are similar in their provisions to the act of Jan uary 20, 1875, and hence the req son of that case will apply to this latter act, and it therefore follows that under this decision the new state scrip, or treasurer's certifi. cates issued on warrants dated on or after the 10th of November, 1874, are receivable in payment for these lands.
 But for this decision I should have been inclined to hold that the school lands were granted to the state of Arkansas in trust, and that the proceeds of the sale of the same constituted a trust fund, and that debts due this fund, or purchase money for these lands, could only be paid Gin good and lawful money of the United States" and are not debts due the state in her own right, but in trust for the school fund, and were not intended by the general assembly to be included as debts which might be paid in treasurer's cer- tificates. We subscribe to the of Hon. T. D. w. Ton ley upon this question, and think it borne out by the case of Paup vs. Drew, 10 Howard, 222; yet we take off our hat to the supreme court.
 s. r. HUGHES,
 Attorney General.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Enterprise. The Chicago Times sold twenty thousand extra copies on the strength of the editors going to jail.
 As twice elenen are twenty-two, how can twice ten be twenty, two
 With care a man can walk up. rightly. One who is on the alert will not be found on the orange peel.
 "I am bound to have my rights" as the man said to the shoemaker who had sold him a pair of boots, both left.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
For tho DEMOCRAT.
 "Turn- is Fair Play"

MIR. EDIToR;-"Giye us q resi-" :" I don't see why you must keep shooting your "DEMocRAr" gun at us tobacco chewers and smok- CTS, and coming down on us with such thin" arguments as in the last issue,-as this: "It certainly must be very disgusting to the re- lnement and delicaey of the fe- male members of the family" That of course means these re fined ladies we see on the street
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

The DEMOCRAT is the best advertising sheet in the state. It's extensive circulation in the Southwest, among the planters, mer- chants and business men, renders 1t espe- cially desirable to those who wish to reach tine general and substaneial public by ad- vertising their respective business and in- terests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
An Act.

An Act to regulate the mode of taking ap- peals from the Probate Courts, and to regulate the practice of the Circuit Courts on appeals from the Probate and County Courts.
 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Arkansas:
 SECTION l. That appeals may be taken to the circuit court from the final orders and judgements
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
For the DEMOCRAT.
 TO WILMONIA.

I'm not such mystery,
 Within our little town, But if they like, each curious one Can weigh the matter down. ssFor am not widow small, "With beautiful black eyes; ''Nor fair young maiden tall,
 ''Whose orbs reflect the skies. "Sor am in the married life, with children at my knee; "For as you say, no busy wife, ".SAould at such employment be. q may not have the proper name And may be masculine; "Sor do think it such shame, 'sTo call man Pauline. "Nor am using violet ink, But with pencil write, "And may or may not think ''Sir Harry is not White." And Herbert too, you seem to know, He conquers with pen, Iwonder if your cheeks would glow If he should write again. o, yes, the gentlemes are secure in this curious little feat; But don't know one did secure 4 boy to watch the street? And all he found to compensate The gentleman in his hope, By early rising and remaining up late, Was one poor little envelope. And then the boy with lightning speed Unto his master ran As smight be expected-proud of his deed And placed it in his hand. The gentleman set wits to work ID see what he could do, By comparing this envelope, With one of his billetdous. But this won't do,-I tell you this saw it all myself And he may risk the exquisite bliss Of being s.oustcdr by this elf. Ithink 'twould be too bad to think That gentleman would come down To let curiosity reach the brink Of fmoving out of town. Be careful not to so1r the seed, Whose culture yow would shun. Or they may prove in time of need All but too lightly won. And now Wilmonia tell you what it is Ithink you are needlessly curious. To find out Pauline is none of your 1is. Now how do you feel ;-are you furious:
 PAULINE. Russellville, May 16th, 1875.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications of personal character. if admissible at all, double the usual rates, and strictly in advance.
 communications for the Agricultural de- nartment should be handed in by l2 m. Fri day. Those intended for the Editorial or local departments by Wednesday noon. advertisements by Wednesday morning.
 special notices double the above rates Editorial notices twenty-five cents line for the first and fifteen cents for each addi- ton insertion. ! n transient advertisements cash in advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over four twenty centt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
For the DEMOCRAT. From a Justice of the Peace.
 CAIIry PocY ToxyNcuIp

EDITOR RDEM0CRAT:- :-l was elect ed justice of the peace in this township at the October election, and have never been able to get anything in the shape of law that has been enacted since the days of reconstruction, but fortunately was able to borrow a copy of Gould's Digest from one of my neighbors, and have been getting along since with it as best I could. I see an article in the Gazette saying, "The acts of the legisla- ture of 1874 and 1875 will be ready" in a short time. ''Price in pamphlet $5, 5,25, bound in law sheep $6,50." "Also the consti- tuition of 1874" &c., uniform with Gantt's Digest. Price unknown which guess will be between $l0 and $50 more or less.
 1st. Now what l want to know is will a justice of the peace be re- quired to buy the works at the prices given and pay it in "cur- rency" out of his own pocket? 2d. Did the last legislature pass an act ordering the acts and digest to ''be printed by private enter prise?" and to be sold at price which the printer may see fit to set on his work?. 3d. If not what is meant by ''both works will be printed by private enterprise but by authority?" Or is the article and the prices intended for out side parties? How is that any how? 'I confess, I own up" But I suppose as the people have REFORMED their state govern ment it is all 0. K.
 Mir. Editor if I. am to act as justice of the peace I want the laws to go by. Iwish you to print this piece and answer the above inquiries so l may know what to depend on. The weather fine, farmers are getting on very we'll with the corn crop. Very bad stand of cotton, many blowing up and planting over. Abundance of wheat and the prospect for a good crop is very promising.
 Yours, F.
 1st. We know of no law requir- ing Justices of the peace to buy the books referred to, at any price.
 2d. The Legislature did not pass such a law, but we suppose any publisher would have the right to publish the Digest and acts by private enterprise; and the same would then be their own private property and they could offer them for sale at any price they might see proper to place upon them.
 Sd. The books you see adver- tised for sale, we presume have been published at the expense of the publishers, are their own in- dividual property, and any person who wishes to purchase them can do so; there is nothing Cbliga- tory upon any body to purchase them.
 All Justices of the peace are entitled to copy of the Digest and the acts of the General As sembly free, and the last legisla- ture, we believe, passed n law providing for the distribution of sufficient number to each coun- ty clerk to place one in the hands of each Justice in his county. We understand our county clerk has made application for sufii- cient number for this county, and as soon as they are published, we presume they will be forwarded. Why they have not been ready before now, we cannot say. It costs considerably to have these documents published and as the
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
THE DEMOCRAT

Has the largest circulation of any paper in the State, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper in the south west being circulated in nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, enterprising people
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

All bills with our advertisers are to be settled at the end of every month without fail, and advertisements not settied TOT ae that time will be discontinued, without mo- ,ice, unless special arrangements are made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Noman's name put cn our new Snoserip ton book, without the money paid down. Don't ask us to send the DEMOCRAT without the money, for you will positively be re- fused, one and all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

All local notices must be paid for at the rate of ten cents per line, for each Insertion This rule is imperative and must be ad- iered to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
MAIL ScHED DuLE.

EAST: ARRIVES I2:50 p. m prpAprs 9:2S q. m
 WEST: Appyyrs 9:2S q. m DEPARTS 1850 D. m
 NORTH: ARRIVES Non.. Wed, and Fri., il :00 a. Tn DEPARTS |" :00 p. m
 SOUTH: ARRIVES 3:oo d. m DEPARTS :f5 D. m The Eastern, Western and Southern mails arrive and depart daily, Sundays excepted
 J. ARTHUR ERWIN, r. M.
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T'ERNS..

year Gin advance) ........$ $l 50 6 months '.... 70
 Single copy, , cents.
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
CITY OFFICERS.

&ayor, .......- -..........,. J. E. ERMlN' kecodcr, cr,...."...'... II. Y, VIII. K Treasurer. Vt..,,..... w.. ND1l ! 2, n' Town Marthal .-......C. (. u kEk,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

BAPTIST CHURcH-on Main street. Ser vices every third Sabbath. All are invited to attend. Rev. W. W. Crawford, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cn Main street. Services every fourth Sunday at 10 o'clock a. m. and 71s o'clock ?. m, All are invited. II. SMITH, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
5th Judicial District.

Composed of the counties of Pope, John son, Franklin, Crawford, Sebastian, sarber and ell. .... Q. Circuit. Judge. ...W W. W. MANSFIELD. Pros. .......J. r. BY FRS.
 
 dth Senatorial Dist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

METHODIST CHURCH South-every second sabbath. All are invited to attend.
 Rev. W. J. DODSOS, Pastor.
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STATE OFFICERS.

Governor, or,..............A. II. GARLAND, Secretary of state, E. E. EBAY IEIRRi9,. Auditor, W h. IA. nii Lt'". Treasurer, ,...,...,.>.I. J' tii u hChii,i.' Attorney General, ..,,,,... .o' it11Tt,iitE tom'r state lands, .....J. x. SMITH E. ,naprellor., .,..,........ .J. k. EAklN' Jerk of Chancery Court, A. R WIFI Ndutant General, .,..,C: II; Wooi}' Ji} Associates, ". NJ. Harrison, and DaVld Walker.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
SCHOOL LANDS.
The AttOrney-General Decides that State Scrip is Receiv-
 able for Them.

The following opinion by the attorney general. in answer to letter from the commissioner of state lands, will be found of gen eral interest:
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
ErateYna al.

a MAsoNs-Meet on Main street on "A the list and third Saturdays in each x v Month. J. W Russell, W. M. J. B. W \Erwin Sec'ty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

SUNDAY SCHOOL at the Presbyterian church every sabbath at Q o'clock a. m. All children and parents are respectfully invited to attend.
 k. ]. WILSON, Superintendent. CHRISTIAN CHuRcH.-Elder ]. E. Dalton, breaches every second Lords day in each month, and saturday night before, at the Prairie Grove church, one mile cast ol Russelville.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

The Gerdeman Case,

NEW IssUE-A FORMER DELAwAREAN ARRAIGNED
FOR CONTEMPT.
A new interest has been awakened in the
Gerdeman case, at Philadelphia, by a little tilt
between Judge Briggs and James II. Heyerin,
counsel for the defence. Mr.. Hevern is accused
of using disrespectful language TO the Court on
Friday, and WAS to have been arraigned for it this
morning, but he insists that the supposed OBJ
jectonable language was directed at Mr.. Mann,
and not at the Judge. In this statement the
members of the bar generally concur, and they
express their sympathy with Mr.. Heverin, as
against Judge Briggs, whose action Throughout
the trial has been severely criticised.
The Judge declines to state in advance of the
trial OF the case the particular remark to which
he takes offense. Several members of the bar,
among them Benjamin Harris Brewster Lewis
O. Cassidy and John O'Byrne, have volunteered
to defend Mr.. Heverin, and Mr.. Cassidy has
been retained as principal counsel. The pun
ishment is either fine or imprisonment
Mr.. Heverin is son of James l.. Heverin Of
Dover,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Open on Sundays.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY, OF PHILADELPHIA GND THE
ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.

MERCANTILE LIBRARY, OF PHILADELPHIA And THE
ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.
IFrom the Philada. Inquirer, 17th.
The contest among the stockholders of the
Mercantile Library Company over the question
whether Or not that institution should open its
doors on Sundays was prolonged and
bitter. 1t lasted years, and it was fin
ally decided in favor of the more
liberal minded. The opening of the library on
Sundays il no longer an experiment. 1t has
proved 30 signal n success that it has no oppon-
ents, and the good it has done s not to end with
itself another educational institution,
the Academy Of Fine Arts hks deter
mined to follow its example. AS ali ex-
pertinent merely, the Academy opened to the
public yesterday, the magnificent collection Of
etchngs and engravlngs belong to James II.
Claghorn, Esq, and it is understood that
should the trial prove satisfactory the Academy
itself, when completed, will be kept open on
Sundays as we'll as ON secular days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Newark Items.

NEWARK, May II.
We understand Newark will have another
spelling bee in Lu.tons Hall, either for the bene-
fit of some one, or for tho Centennial Success
to it.
Speaking of spelling bees Newark had a pri-
vate spelling at the house of Mrs. Garrett, COM
posed mostly of academy and college students.
Pedagogue, w. j. Ferris; Judges Miss Lizzie
Blandy, W. f. @. Colt and j. Il. Martin. The
spoilers numbered from twenty to twenty-five,
the occasion being very interesting. The prizes
consisted of bouquets, very tastefully arranged.
The lowest prize was a stick Of candy. Tho first
was awarded to Miss Emma Woodward End, to
Miss Maggie williamson; 3d. to Miss Emma
Blandy 4th, to Miss Lizzie Ray. These bees
are productive of a great deal of good.
The engineering class Of Delaware College, in
charge OF Prof. f. d. Porter left this morning
for the purpose of inspecting the bridges, pub
lie buildings, and manufacturing establishments
of Philadelphia, in illustration of their class
room studies These trips are very valuable
as part of their educational course, and are
highly appreciated by the students. They will
be gone three or foar days. Last year the class
inspected part of Wilmington, then through a
part Of Chester Co., and Port Deposit, Md, all
coming home very much pleased with their ex-
cursion.
Rev. VIM. B. Cullis lectured to a very large
audience, Saturday evening, in the oratory Of
the College. Subject, appearances" He GER
tainly has the power to entrance his listeners.
The Rev. gentleman is taking this plan to raise
money to go to Europe to assist Sanky & Moody
in their religious labors in London Yes erday
morning he preached to full congregation in
the large Presbyterian church, leaving Newark
to preach in Elkton in the afternoon, and Ches-
apeake City in the evening.
A rumor came from Elkton, yesterday that
the town was on fiie, but this was soon follow
ed by another which located the fire in the
woods below the town. Towards evening the
atmosphere was smoky. This morning neither
the smoke nor the smell of it had abated.
On Saturday afternoon, game of base ball
was played between the Young America and Lii
liput clnbs The score stood Young Ameri-
ca, 67 IIilliputs, 28. Z.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
BALTIMORE g. POTOMAC R. r.

baltimore & POTOMAC r. K.
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
ON AND AFTER MARCH 7ru, 1875,
Trains will leave wilmington In connection with
the Baltimore Potomac X. R., as follows:
Leave Wilmington 2.0S, A. M. Arrive Washington
6.18, A. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1000, A. N. Arrive washington
2.43, p. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1855 p NJ Arrive Washington
403, p. M. city time.
Leave Wilmington 1928, P. M. Arrive Washington
5.13, p. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 40, P. M. Arrive washington
1i.23 Z. NJ, city time.
RETURNING:
Leave Washington s.03, a. M city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1901, p M.
Leave washington 9.9s, A. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 12.40, P. NJ.
Leave Washington at l.1s P. NJ. Arrive Whining
ton 5.82, p. NJ.
Leave Washington 4.5a P. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington go P. NJ.
Leave Washington s.os, P. NJ, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1.21 A. NJ.
Local Trains leave Baltimore 100. s. 10 and I0t o.
A. M, 90, 49, ITO 935, p. M. Arrive Washington
$685. 9.45 and 1l.23 A. M, 243 o.b5, o05 and lii p
M.
Leave Washington $40 and 1l.b5 A. M, $40, ITO
and 10.15P. M. Arrive Baltimore 1918, A. M, 126
6.45, s.3o and IL, p. NJ. GEO. @. WILKINS,
FRANK THOMSON, Genl. Manager.
D. NJ. BOYD, JR., General Pass. Ag't. feb2s-n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
PENNSYLVANIA. RAILROAD

-.
PENNsYLvANlA, RAILROAD.
ON AND AYTER MONDAY, APRIL 18TH, 1875,
Trains leave Depot, Thirty-Second and Market ST.,
MAIN LINE WESTWARD
Paol Accom-. e.2t, o. and 1885, A. M 10, 445, O9
and II 80 P. M. On Sunday 7.sO, A. NJ, l. and 7.4o
Elmira and Remove Mail, ex. Sunday,..... 500 Am
Mail train daily, ton Sunday runs only to
Fast Ine 2ccS Haven Exp cx Sunday s f
Harrisburg Acc. daily, except Sunday .... 2.30, M
Lancaster and York Acc. daily y,ex. Sunday 400, Pm
Pttsburg Express daily, except Sunday. 6.10, M
Cincinnati EXPRESS e. "a daily. s2e, PM
Erie S Mai hARlsss das Except ee Saturday i iss PM
Engrant Express 1905 A. N. daily, for which
Tickets must be procured and baggage delivered
at l16 Market Street by 8, P. M.
NEW YORK DIVISION.
Express for New York. 24Os 715 20, $50 and IL,
A. NJ (Limlted New York Express lao, r. MI
1.95, $50 4,9O $50 and 7, P. M, and 12 midnight.
Sunday Trains, a4o, $780, $50, a. M.,4.sO, 7, p H.
Emigrant Train fol New York, 11:4oP.h.
Express for Long Branch, 1.35 p. NJ.
For Trenton and Lambertville, $50 p M.
FROM KENSINGTON DEPOT.
Bustleton, e.s5 A. NJ, 12 noon, 800 and 7.2c Pm.
Way Train for Bristol, 6.25 P. NJ.
Trenton; ecS, do1s A NJ, 2so, $50, 4 SID, $40 PM
Express for New York, $40 A. M.
FOR BELv1DERE DIVISION.
Express FOR Trenton, Lambertville, Phillipsburg
Easton, Water Gap Scranton, &c, 6.bo 4. NJ, $50
T; M. Accom-. Accom- Ior Bevidero, n io.ln a. NJ;
For Lanbertyille and Pennington, ooo, lcio, D. NJ,
and b.15 L. M.
For FemiDgton, e,55 1O.15, A. NJ, and $50, p. M.
AMBoY DIVISION.
FROM MARKET STREET FERRY
Accom-. for New York, via Perth Via Amhoy, and
Jamesbnrg jar, and Monmouth Junction. $50 A. Nj.
Accom- for Trenton, connecting with express trains
for or Nsg " Yors $685. and 10 A. IL
Way train for Burlington $50 P. M. On Sunday 7.3c
A. M. and /, P. M.
Way Train for Bordentown, 500 and l1sO p.
For Klnkora Branch 10A. M, and 40 p. N.
For Long Branch and New York ii is A. M.
For Tuckerton 11.15 A. NJ, and P. M.
For Medford, and 1115 A. M, 8.4f, and $50 Pm.
s.4o, ., and $50 P. M. For MT. Holly, and 1lsO
For Merchantvllle 10 P. NJ, ,on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays only.
Trains arrfue at Ihrty-Prs and MARKET Strests:-
From Pttsburg s.1o s.Oo A. M, 7sO P. M. daily, $50
A. NJ, and 4;lo 7. M. daily, except Monday. From
day. From Buffalo and Niagara Falls, sos A. NJ,
daily, except Monday. From Remove, Elmira
and Williamsport. 1880 ?. NJ. From New York,
1886 7.4Os and ll.45 P. M. On Sunday 7.4O, s.
1910. 11.45 z. NJ, and 12.46 A. M. From Easton,
Phillipsburg and Lambertyille, arrive KenAington
Depot $780, A. M, 4b5 and 1915 p. M. Sleepng-csr
Tickets can be had at Broad and Chestnut Streets,
and Depot Thrty-Second and Market Streeta
The Union Transfer Company will call for and
check Baggage from Hotels and Residences. Time
ards and full information can be obtained at the
Depots and Ferry named above, and at the following
,,,,u ,ce no; sss Chestnut Street,
No. lis Market Street
FRANK THOMSON General Manager
D. M. BOYD. Js.. Gen. Passenger Agent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

THE PAPER MONEY PARrY.-We have been re-
quested to announce public meeting at the
City Hall for Thursday evening, the 27th,inst.,
to be addressed by Jacob Burns and Edward
Davis, of Philadelphia, in the interest Of the
Greenback Party. An effort will be made to Or
ganize club after the meeting.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Another suicide.

About four o'clock Saturday afternoon bar
ber, named julius Turan, twenty-four years old,
living at No 148 Dover street, Baltimore, commit
ted suicide by taking arsenic. Disspated habits
and disappointment in love affair are said to
be causes of the act.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Spain.

DEFEAT OF TIE cAnLIsTs AT PAMpELUNA.
MADRID, May II.
The Carlists made all attack upon Pampeluna,
yesterday, and threw twenty four shells into the
town, but no casualties resulted The insur-
gents were finally repulsed by the Alfonsst
troops.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Maryland and Virginia boundary.

The counsel of Maryland and Virginia having
made full opening statement Of the grounds
and evidence in support Of the line OF boundary
bitrators adjourned at Washington city on Sat
urday, to meet again on the 3Oth Of June next
at the Fifth Avenne Hotel, in the city of New
York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
The Coal Regions

AN ENGINE HOUSE AND sHAFTINa BURNED.
LEBANON, May II.
The engine house building and a part of the
shafting at the ore mines on Henry Dobners'
farm, three miles south Of Lebanon, belonging
to q. Dawson Coleman, of North Lebanon fur
mace, was burned last night. The loss is So 900.