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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
pETEE poyLR,
Secretary Of State

NoTIoE X nfBrBY GIVEN. That at tn
General Election 10 be held in the several
wards, towns and elective precincts, ia che
County Of Pierce on the Tuesday ccetl /
nag The FIRST Monday, beng lbe End day of
November next, the following officers are
to hc elected. to wiU A Member Of As
senhiy ~ place OF T. L Nelson. whose
term o. office will expire GA the first Mon
day in january 1876
A County Superiut eudont Of schools, in
place Of K L Read. whose term of office
sill expire on the lst Monday in january
1875
Given under my hand az the Cour,
House ia Ellsworth, this Both day Of Aug,
\ D 1875.
W p KNOWLES,
sheriff of Pierce County.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
sshcI.In'- sale.
PIERCE CorxrY.-ss.

PIERCE CorNTY,-ss.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
and m pursuance of an execution 10 me "a.
rooted and de ivtr ! issued out of and un-
dor the seal Of the GREAT Court in and
for the county Of Pierce upon a Judgment
rendered IN snid court in an action
wherein W. II. Mann was plaintiff and s.
+. Mann was defendant, which said ex-
ecution directs he sale Of the herein de-
scrlbed real estate. have levied upon al
The right title and Interest which the said
defendant had on the Sth day of Sepiem.
Der, a. ID. 1874, atany time since has had
or which be now has in aud to the follow.
ing described real estate situated, living
and being ~ tbeoounty ofPieroe, aud state
Of Ni.conslcu, to.wit: Lot number SIX i6l.
10 block number two f2), Of ". II. Win.
chester's first addition to the village OF
River Falls, and that on the 4th day Of
september. A. d. 1879. a. o'clock in the
afternoon Of that day. at the front door Of
me Post Office in The town Of River Falls,
IN slii county ~ Pierce. 7 shall offer for
stie aud sen said right title and interest
% san defendant ia and 10 said real estale
ut Public Auction - the highest bidder Tor
cash % 81 isfy said execution.
Dated, 20 River 81 D. lhis 18th day OF
July, j. b. 1878
w. P KNowIEs,
sheriff Of Pierce Co.. Wis
"rtlfNGroN VANSAITA,
Plaintiff. Attorney u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Hor.ce Taylor talks about going 'to
q ehuuk's funeral" aud even of kissing
the corpse. "[What pure minded
man! NJ "blaekguardlsm" in that % ]
But-hist! Doth he thus early pre-
diet the fate of his pet candidate for
the SenateY That would be barren
flneral, indeed, with Bro. Taylor the
only mourner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

How the people viii flock around III,
Senatorial standard borne alof5 TO III,
Reform breeze by Charles smith,
Star e Times.
Just as we predicted. The hand
writing is on the wall, and even as blind
a uan as Horace Taylor begins now 10
decipher It. Yes, in one mighty army
they vii ny.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

We have received what we suppose
to he the first number Of Norwegian
newspaper. la the absence Of our in.
terpreter we are quite unable to deci.
pher a single word Of it but venture
to guess at some of them. We think
it is printed at Madison, aud we sup
pose it will advocate Reform doctrine
for the reason that the other Norwe-
gian paper there has gone over to the
Republicans That its classification is
good, there is no doubt, aud that it is
filled with the latest news, is reasonably
inferred. So nearly as we can interI ret
the name of this paper. it is called the
" Norcloesten." Ia any event, success
TO it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

DIED: AT Clifton on the morning
Of the I'D, of typhoid pneumonia, Mn
z. NJ. Judkins, aged 80 years Nj
Jnikins was sick less han week
u d confined to hi. bed but three day,
lie was a man of remarkable physica
yigor. and his sudden death is an ~
pressiye reminder Of the uucertoini
Of life. As citizen he was noted III
hs great activity aud industry.
lssyes a uife aud young San
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

And now they say that Jerry Flint
is about TO build dwelling house on
his lot near the Congregational Church
The natural question which arises is
this, -"Does that mean business
Reference - Bachelor Jerry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

And so Bro. Taylor thinks we "black
guard" him when we tell him for a
fact that the circulation of the Jour.
NAL is more than FIVE hundred ahead oil
that Of the Star Dc Times. We can
help it. Horace, but it is nevertheless
true.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Mrs. Winchester has gone to Chicago
for new goods for the fall and winter
trade. Miss Kate Shepard will be en-.
gagged in the Millinery department and
Mrs. Abby Webb in the Dress Max ing
department.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
DInD-

AZ Roberts Station, Vas, SUSIE f., on,
daughter Of Eady aud susan Sites
Age, eleven months.
0pee we had tender flower.
Full Of sweetness, iil Of love,
Bul the angels came aud took her
Home to dwell with them above.
X
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

D. II Leyings offers for sale eighty
acres of land lying near this village.
Forty acres fenced, and twenty-five
acres improved. For particulars in
quire Of Mr.. Levings. or of A. MORSE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Geo. Baldwin has moved the build
ing used last summer for a planning
mill to the front OF his lot and will fit
il up for a dwelling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

The race between Kate Roane aud
Kentucky Huater for $500 a side will
take place at the Driving Park on
Wednesday, Oct. 9th, instead Of Oct
I'd, as heretofore announced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

The races which were postponed on
account Of bad weather will come off at
the Driving Park next Thursday and
Friday. Purses to the amount of $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
General Election NotIce.

Norict Is lIERyBy GIVEN, That o. the
General Election ., be- held 10 The sever !
Towns. Wards. AMI Election Precincts, ia
the state Of Wisconsin on ne Tuesday
succeeding Ga, 6rst Mouisy hriug toe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

b. T. Pierce has removed to his farm
in Pleasant Valley. Bro. Pierce will
now be a granger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
SfrnY Nnticc.

Found and taken up by me, the under
igned, on-land occumed by me on whicl
1 live in section Ne. 10, township No q
range 70. II being the town Of Pleas
ant Valley, on or about the 9'h day q
Aug, 1873, one hack mare about 10 year
old with some white rlght hiud foot am
with bell on Also, with her, one suck
ing colt, bay color. with white spot j.
forehead.
Pleasant Valley, Aug 18th. 1875
". I. JAcKMAN
Ia II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Seasoned Lumber OF all kinds DOW
offered at Fowler's Mill, Willow River
at discount for cash. 1917
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

There will be Free Baptist Confer
ence in this place next Saturday after
poon at o'clock. Preaching on Sun
day at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

RIVER FALLS PHARMACY.
| @. r. DAVIS,
| PHAR N ACEU list
AMI DEALER N
| lirsIaIisssEe! nrTrs sri NsiIsss,
SHS.Hississsa 81 ~ siia diisais!isA,
Comprising the finest Pharmaceutical prep
aratious extapt; among which are tho fol-
ing: SqWbbs, Aliens McEesSon & Rob-
| bins. flden s Co =, aud CasHell s Haz.
| yards, all OF which physicians can rely
| upon, knowing cir formula.
Price's Gyceriue, Elgiish) obtained BY
distllation under their new patent process,
! IS free from pois nous substances ouch as
lead, earthly 81 us and bad 81 ellug, voa-
ule. fatty acids. which are always present
in ordinary GlyccriHe, even after tie usuol
process Of refining Also, Bowers & Sst.
ges Glyoerpe, iuodorous aud Tree from
poisonous sails
For medicinal purposes,
imported Wines and Brandies.
Domestic Wines and Liquors,
Painters s. .FgEsSGS' .TGgeliaES.
\ full line Of
DRU GGISTS' NDRlES
Toilet Articles Of every description aud
price Latest Styles n Handkerchief
Extracts, Of French, English and
American Manufacture.
BRU5LIB$.
Paint, IauDb. Sash. White Wash
Scrub, Eoot. Coth, Hat Hoir,
hti,nt Tooth, Haad, Naa,otc.,
In quality and price suited to the minds
and pockets Of all.
have $50 connected with my Drug
Trade q stock Of
CHOICE TOBACCO & CIGARS.
PICTURE FRAMES
~ NlOULDI% G$.
PAPER HANGINGS, CONFECTIONERY,
BOHEMIAN PORCELAIN AND FAM
CY GLASS WARE. CoMPgIs-
ING TOILET SETS. WA
TER BoTTTr,. VAS
Is, LAMPS, CUPS,
&c, &c.
For want ofsr4fe aal not a.tcnpt to
/ further vuumefii,. arl con, utr ~ ex.
tending 60 che c-mmuriy O eariiul invita-.
/ iiou @ col. Hrl eNamiH, m5 stock.
PhyHners Prescription Sc Pan g. r..
/ csipti will receive thc personal attention
OF MIR Gould. who viii BE- found al ais post
AZ All hours. day aud night
sabbath hours. $40 50 loan 10 q
6to7p 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

The West Wisconsin Annual Con-
ference will convene at Hudson on
Wednesday morning, Oct. 9th. Bish.
op Wiley will preside. In our next
issue we will give programme Of the
exercises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
Hills Manual!
Enlarged ~ Improved

Thls interesting ard valuable work has
now reached It's sixth edition, meeting with
au alIaos! unprecedented sale The volume
Is now enlarged, many iuterestii z features
have been added. II contains more va'u-
able inform ton for the price, than any
book extant, II has something Of especial
interest 10 everybody. The farmer, mer
chant. mechanic and professional men will
each find in il thousand things useful
for them 20 know
The undersigned will canvass for the
sale OF The book the coming summer, and
rs i i sold only by subscription. people
should avail themselves of the chance TO
gel H. P.W OAKLEY.
June, 4, 1879
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Hay and Oats will be taken in ex-
change for Lumber at Fowler's Mill,
Willow River. 1911
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

List Of jurors drawn to serve at the
coming November term; Halver Place
o. Ii. Marker. II A. Gardner, Jacob
Rasmussen, James Elliott, ED. Dough-
ty, j. W Baker. William Sikworth
Edward Booth, John Buckley. liver
Iverson, r. s. Burhyte, Henry Brackiu,
William Reed, John Burkley, Alfred
Lamport, George Truman, 0luf Amolt.
Joseph Severance, l.. NJ Rice, solomon
Close, WIN. Snow, G.. n. Ross, james
Mullen, Peter Merriman David Bates,
IL. 5 Hubbard, G. II. Nero, G. G
Knowles, John Vance, Seth Lyons,
ToI!of kollofaon, Daniel Thurstou,
Frank Toalinson, b. KatzenbeIger and
W. II II Clements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

We are under oblg .t;ous to Wg
Mussey tor 22l lbs. OF cabbage, all in
one head
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Sam Fifeld says that the attempt to
wreck the excursion train on the North
Wisconsin, Twas evidently done to kill
Abe Vac Meter, OF the St. Croix Re-
publican" What an ungrateful wretch
Sam is. Though Abe is a man Of an
unbounded stomach, we think this is
more than he can stand, and again will
he exclaim, even az he did 10 his Irish
hallucination, "E IN, Brute?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Fri Coggeshal has moved into his
house Ia this village.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

First quality of wood for sale, already
fitted for the stove, by A. MORSE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

While at Ellsworth the other day
we examined the records and there
found that John Olive was allowed
$3.50, as stated by Mr. Wan, tor
conveying Dexter to the State Prison.
There may be some explanation OF this
matter which the records do not show
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
SPECIIL NOTICES.
Auction.

II H. Boughtou win sell at public
auction, at his residence il this village
on Saturday, Oct. 2, at two o'clock, P.
NJ, one three year old colt, and all his
household furniture.
A Morse Auclioncer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

na- The Advance excepted, this pa
per has a circulation erceed'ng Gy
four hundred, that of any other paper
IN the 81. Croir Valley. ~6sa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

At the special school meeting on the
2S,h uIt it was voted TO refer the mat
ter Of improving our school facilities
10 a committee Of niue, the com. TO
report in three weeks. The following
are the names Of the committees: @.
w Pratt, Pres Parker 6. w. Napes,
A. d. Andrews, J. j. Putnam, A.
MJrse, JJhu llefroo, Jerry Flint and
Frank Pomeroy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Politics is getting to be interesting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Weather very fns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Free Bus from Prescott to fasting,
-nne Way-to all guests at the Mer-
chants II tel. If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

A three year-oId mare aud colt ioi
sale at bargain. Inquire Of
Jort. FARNswuRTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given thai the CO.
partnership heretofore existing under
the name OF Pomeroy & Bowron, is this
day dissolved, By mutual c,nseut
l., II. PouERoY,
r. 4. BuwRoN
The accounts are to be settled by L.
II. Pomeroy.
River Falls, Sept 10, 1873.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Business lively.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01

Wheat 95 cts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-10-01
No Excuse rOr Belng sick.

sheriff Of Plcrcc county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
BY TELEGRAPH.
FreShet.

WATERFOWL, N. T., Aug. l9.-The heavy
rains have caused ireshet few miles west of
Mooers Junction, which washed away seventy
feet of the track of the Central Vermont rail-
road. This morning. the passengers were trans
terred at the break
PoTTsvlLLE, Pa, Aug. 10. Particulars
have been received from Tamaqua, of heavy
rain storm there last evening. The rain poured
down 10 torrents for two hours, and cellars were
submerged. Billiard tables lated aud nun.
Der of saloons have been compelled TO suspend
business temporarily. Trains were delayed by
laD1-slides on the outskirts Of the town. 10 the
lower portion of the borough, where scales are
located for weighing coal. Coal dirt FIVE feet
deep covered the tracks for long distance.
The Central railroad, of New Jersey, are the
heaviest sufferers by the flood. Their road was
washed out; culverts and bridges were destroy
ed. IL will require four days to clear the road
at that point. A large force of men are at
work to-day repairing the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
LOCAL BREVITIEN.

There was so much freight for New York
on the wharf OF the New York line Tuesday,
that the steamer r. T. Knight, which sailed
That day, could not take it all, and 50 a large
quantity had to be stored for next week
steamer.
The crowd of boys seen running through the
First Ward, to day, were the tournaments of 3
little 500 Of Capt. Ephriam Cheshire who, hav-
ing accldeDtly inserted fish hook into his
band. Was 90 his way to DR.. Brown office to
have 1t extracted.
The excursion, to have been made last night,
by the officers Of the steamer Mary Washing.
ton, to Glymont, had to be postponed on &C
count ofthc bad weather prevailing at the time
the boat was to start
unknown thieves made raid on the stalls
OF some of the butchers, 10 the Royal street
wing OF the Market House, last night or this
morning, and carried off all the knives they
contained.
The Superintendent of Police is engaged
when the weather permits, 10 making the much
needed improvements to Pitt street, north oil
King.
Among the marriage licenses issued 10 Wash
lDgtoD, yesterday was one to joseph A. Nc.
Neer and Alice A. Donaldson, CT Alexandris
county.
Among the arrivals. at this port to day, was
a cargo of six hundred lunches of fresh fish
from Chesapeake Bay, that came in Captain
Horsemap's vessel.
10 consequence Of the incemcnt weather pre-
vang last night the meeting of the 2ud Ware
Radicals to have been held there, was post
poned.
AS will be seen by reference to a card else
where 10 to-day's Gazette, Mayor kemper de-
CLUES being candidate for the Legislature.
A called meeting of the City Council will be
held tomorrow night at the Instance Of Mayor
kemper.
Watermelons continue to arrive 10 large
quantities, aud sell at Fishtown at frou 81 tc
IS per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Laying Of a Cornerstone.

MUsKoGEE, [. T., Aug. l9.--The ceremon-
les Of laying the corner -stone of the Union
Agency building for the FIVE largest nations OF
Indian Territory, the Cherokee, Cboctaw, Greek,
Chickasaw and Seminole tribes, took place yes
terday at Prospect Hill, near this place, and in
the Greek nation under the auspices OF the
Grand Lpdge of Masons of the territory. Dele
cations we're present from Missouri, Kansas
and Texas, also from different parts of the ter
ritory The best feeling prevailed Speeches
were made by COL Ross, the Cherokee chief,
and X. Z. Baudinot in English, and by Samuel
l.. Cheote, chief of the Creeks, 10 his native
tongue, which were Interpreted. The remarks
we're eloquent breathing good will on the part
of the Indians, and desire to fulfill all their
treaty stipulations and to cultivate closer rela-
tons with the people Of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
The Markers.

New YORK, Aug. l9.-S,ocks dull at better
prices. Money j. Gold l5ss Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat quiet and steady. Coru
hrmer.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 19.--Va. skies, peelers,
48; do. consolidated Co. West Va. skies 81.
Cotton steady; low middings l4!. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat steady and un-
changed. Coru weak for Western; Southern
stead y; Western mixed S24. Oats steady;
Southern 50a60; Western white 65a67; do.
mixed 63a64. Rye quiet at 90a96 Hay firm; new
timothy 23a$26. Provisions quiet and steady.
Butter quiet and unchanged Coffee strong and
buoyant; Rio cargoes l7ia2O@ jobbing lS}a2ls.
Sugar steady at lU5alU4. Whiskey quiet at
124al241.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Letter from Jefferson Davis.

MEMPHIS Aug. lS-The letter of MIR. JEFF
ferson Davis, giving his reasons for the revo.
cation Of his conditional acceptance of an invi-
tation to address the Agricultural Society OF
Rockford, ILL.,, is published in the papers Of
this city this morning One Of bis reasons, he
says, for accepting the invitation in the first
instance was the hope that personal Intercourse
might remove some Of the prcjudices which
had been generated by partisan factions and
nurtured by individual aud sectional hate,
anxious, as in former years. to promote the 10.
terest of our great Valley Of the Mississippi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug 10. The Times, 10 its 6uan
cial column to-day, says: Foreign stocks yes
terday we're characterized by severe fall il
Turks, which drags dove the whole market
There was in fact something like panic or
the Stock Exchange in Turks, Egyptians auG
Peruviaus. The last two fell in sympathy but
rallied before the close. To-day the effects arc
still felt, and foreign stocks are reported falling
heavily
BERLIN, Aug. l9.-The German War Oficc
has invited Gen. Meiggs, of the U S. Army
next autumn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

TIE NORTHERN MAIL. The New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore mail reached here
this morning at an early hour via Washington,
but the Washington mail was an hour LATER, and
came via Bladeosburg. The Postmaster hopes
to be able at an early date to induce the Depart
ment to send the latter mail here direct, and not
after it has made the unnecessary trip as far
north as the famous dueling ground
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

LET it be remembered that on next Wedpes.
day, 18th instant, commencing at 10 o'clock
and closing at o'clock, there will be pri-
mary election held to nominate ONE person for
a seat in the Senate of Virginia, and TWO for
the House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Financial.

New York, Aug. 10. The sub-Trcasurer
at uoon opened bids for Sl,500,00O gold, ag.
gregating 81 DIS 900; the lowest being 3, and
highest 1878. An award Of ST 100000 was
made at ! IL 81 to ll37S 4 .. t:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Found Dead.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Aug. 49, Hon. Samuel
Henry, member of the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture from Cambria county, was found dead on
the railroad track GEAR Johnstowo, this morn
ing He is supposed to have fallen from train
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
IIIN.TS.

"ANTED-We wish to get 200 EWES,
w with their complement of BUCkS-Cots-
void or Southdown preierred-to Craze and
raise on shares. Will be responsible for every
one destroyed by dogs or rogues. Address
McGEHEE s. BARLEY,
aug l9-3t Orange CT. House Va.
BOARD WANTED-Permsnert Board for
40 gentlemen and wife; private family,
small, preferred. Please address, with terms,
location. s., BOARDER, Gazette Office.
aug lS-2&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

OLD TIME BILL OF LADINa. The following
Is verJatim copy Of an old bill of lading, dated
December "a, ITS, and shows. among other
things, the dependence upon Deity pervadug
the Merchants Of that day
ssSHipped by the Grace of God, in good Or
~ der and well conditional, by William
Lee. in and upon the good Ship called the
Friendship, whereof is Master, under God, for
this present Voyage, William Roman, and now
riding st Anchor in the River Thames, and BY
Gods Grace bound for Virginia, to say, One
Case, one Trunk, one Box of Merchandise b.
ing mark and number as in the margin, and
are to be delivered in like good Order and we'll
coEdltlon'd, at the aforesaid Port of Virginia
lthe Danger of the Sea only excepted) unto
Mrs. Anne WASH ington, at Pope's Creek Poto-
mac River, or to her Assigns, Freight for the
said Goods being psid with Primage and Aver.
age sccustom'd. In Witness whereof the Mas.
ter or Purser OF the said Ship hath afirm'd to
Bills of LadiDg, all o! this Tenor and Date thu
one of which Bills being accomplished d. the
other z to stand void And SO God send the
good Ship 10 her desird Port in Safety. Ame1.
Dated in London, oath Dec, 1913.
VIZ. ROMAN"
% the margin is a nine penny stamp Of
the customs, and the usual Invoice marks.
The owner will present it to the Alexandria
w ashington Lodge museum.