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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Buildings Undertaken

/ have now on hand from two to
three hundred thousand brick, ready
for lay ny up, and will undertake the
construction of buildings in whole or
in part. When parties prefer it | will
complete the building aud deliver the
key.
JOHN MCCROWELL.
mil 6 1SIh.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

4 really fragrant five cent cigar can
be had at l.. IL. Rogan's. After trial
We are able SO speak very highly OF
them,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Commissioners Sale.

DURSUAST to a decree rendered in the Cir
= cult Court Of Washington County, Virgin-
ia AT the Nay term 1875 OF said Court In the cases
Of A, T. alison vs. J. G. Grant. e., aHd Joseph
Combs IS L S. Jackson, The undersigned, special
Commissioners Will proceed To sell on the pTeGi--
es on Saturday the 18th day of August 1875, lots
No 7, and one-hslf of No situated in the town
OF Goodson. Wa and mentioned in said decree.
or such interest in Sid lots will be icieut
to lay the debt ard costs mentioned in the said
decree.
TT RMS OF SALE.
The sale Will be made at public auction 10 the
highest bidder, for cash in hama sufficient TO pay
the costs Of suit and the costs aud commissions If
Sale, and the remainder on one two and three
years time. with interest from day Of sale notes 20
be executed by the purchaser with good Security
for the deferred payments papsbI= TO said Com
misSiOners.
c. c. s. s'n nrzss, Commissioners.
July IS, ls75-4t
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Announcements.
For House Of Delegates

We are authorized to announce
Charles i. Coale Esq. a candidate for
a seat in the House of Delegates at the
November election.
To the Voters Of Washington County:
| respectfully beg leave to announce
that am a candidate to represent you
i'm the next House of Delegates. If
# shall be your pleasure to elect me
it will he my constant and steady rur-
nose to work increasingly for the pro-
motion of your interests and the re-
duction of the public burdens.
Very respectfully,
your fellow citizen,
u FnNN I FIR
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Gov. KeHpcr Lost.

Ny valuable dog, Kemper, present
ed to me by my friend, DIR. J. NJ. Es-
till, of Jacksonville, escaped from
the Saltville train at RObertsOn's Mill
last Monday week and is doubtless now
in that vicinity. He has a brown
head and is somewhat speckled on the
back, answers to the name of Kemper,
and is Observation-Disclosures.
will pay liberal reward for his deliv-
cry to Mr.. VIM. Buchanan at the
store or for information as to bis
whereabouts.
I. c. FOWLER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

First Of tie SeusoA-Mrs. L. II,
Scneker has our thanks for large ripe
tomatoes, the first for 1879.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
LOOK OUT!
Machines Machines -

Car load of Russell Threshers,
Champion Mowers and Reapers sold
on better terms than ever before. Old
machines taken in part payment fol
same. Rakes at reduced rates. And
all Changers intending to buy will
loose money by not seeing us and get
ting prices, terms, dc.
Cash paid for SHEEP Pelts, DOG
and Deer Skins.
WRITTEN e. COWAN.
June l.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

AH Eieg0W PidHO-RosewOod, z
octave, and of standard make, can be
had ut reduced price and Oh farora-
bic terms, by application Mt this office.
march 30-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

TRreSher For Sdle.-I desire to sell
a new Westinghouse Thresher, and
will make favorOble terms.
l. &. FOWLER,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

Larger Beer, of fine quality can
now be had at the Central Hotel of
Capt. JnO. w, Davis.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
BELOW THE BRIDGE.


7 HAVE now my Spring Stock Goods
i complete consisting of Notions, Dry
Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Hardware, Harness, GrOce-
ries, Drugs, Dye-Stufs, &C., sc.
We can offer to our customers all kinds Of
Notions, selected with care and bought from
that excellent Notion House, Hodges &
Bros. Baltimore, at the lowest cash price.
Mr.. John W. ROgan, who is with them, can
tell YOU all. See what we have, Hamburg
Embroidery, Lace Handkerchiefs, Pequiet,
Barieee, Swiss, Alpaca, japanese Poplin,
Plaid. Japanese, MOhair Luster, &C., sc.
A variety of Ladies and Gents Gloves,
Nice Silk Scarfs, Ruffling, Collars, Silk Par
asols. Counterpanes or Bed Quilts. And
Domestic at 7, 10, II. a, lG, 20 and 25cts.
Brown Domestic 8, 10 and l2cts. And
nice Cashmere Suits, Is 90 70 $40 90, CAST
net Suits s. 90 to IS 90. Mes's Hats, 75c,
to s. 90. Boys Hats, SOC 10 81 90. Mems
Shoes, s. Is to 81 80; Women's Shoes 81 25
to SO so. Queensware, we sell Mt James X 4.
Andersons Queensware House price. Hard
ware, we sell at s. r. Ferguson's Hardware
House price. Tin-Ware, we sell at WIN. n.
Keller's Tin-ware Manufacturing House
price. We can only sell as our neighbors
do. FAMILY GROCERIES fresh from the
Corntry Market. We sell to all alike, first
come first served. Orders good as Cash.
/ also have fine supply of Mr.. Henry 70
senheim's Atlas Habana Segars. Flor, Fine
Henry Clay, Non Plus Ultra, Youths De-
light, &C., &c.
Now, Gentlemen, if ycu want to be ele-
gantly pulled 60 to the Bristol News Office,
and if you want some elegant oegars to puff
come to
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Our Agents.

The following gentlemen will act
~ our Agents, and are authorized TO
procure and receipt for subscriptions
and other business in our name.
TazewclI c. H. Va, H. c. AIderson
Lebanon Va, Capt. J. w. NC
Broom.
RIyDING done in neat style at the
News Office. Old books rebound
Magazines and other periodicals
stitched trimmed and bound in hand
ONE style. Prices moderate.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

We are authorized to announce G.
w. PettyiOhn candidate for seat in
the next House of Delegates from
Washington county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
BE- the Author Of SILVER THREADS

Any Of the Above mailed, postpaid, receipt oil
the marked price. The pieces marked have pie
ture title pages. Address
j. L. PETERS, s43 Broadway.
july 6-lm New York
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
The Public Confidence We'll
Placed.

Although the world has been seeking
specifics for disease for many centuries. few
indeed have been found. Prominent among
these few is Hostctter's Stomach BIttcrs,
which years ago received the endorsement
of the medical profession, and was hailed
by press and public as the great renovant
and preventive of age. And with good rea
son, since to the weakened stomach it gives
strength, TO the torpid liver activity, TO the
disOrdered bowels regularity, and to the
shaken nervous system firmuess and tone.
Under its beniguant influence healihful
vigor returns Othe debIlitated and wasted
frame, the fiacid muscles become compact
the wan aspect of i'll health is reolaced by
a look of cheerfulness, the mind ceases to
despOnd, and flesh is developed upon the
attenuated frame. There is no exaggera-
ton in this statement. 1t is as true as that
the system is subject to disease. We're
proofs requiredt to subStantiate the reality
of the comprehensive effects of the Bitters.
there is probably not in existence a medi-
cine in favor of which such mass of con-
current testimony, from the most respect
able sources, could be adduced. But the
efficacy of the nations Alternative and in
vigOrant has been a matter of universal
knowledge too long to need any such crrobor-
alton. The fact that it has is largest sales
in those portions of the North and South
American Continents, Mexico, and the West
Indies, in, which atmospheric influences
prejudical to health exists, proves what con-
tidence is felt in it's remedial and protective
virtues. In localities where fevers of an
intermittent type prevail, especially, it has
come to be.regarded as an Indispensable ne
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
/. G. FOWLER

Again I most respectfully announce
myself candidate to represent the
people of Washington County in the
House of Delegates of Virginia.
SELDEN LONGLEY.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

Wytheville Enterprise and Jones
boro' Journal please copy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
"a I,s:s...ii:;


"a 49, -
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
ATLANTIC, IIIs. 8 CHIO r. r.
Washington Time.
PASSENGER TRAINS:
Leave Lynchburg Is and 10 A NJ.
Arrive IT Bristol 4 l. A n 40 NJ.
Leave Bristol Q 81 NJ Is NJ.
Arrive at Lynchb'g 5 81 N " so A n.
FREIGHT:
srrive at Bristol IS T. II.
Leaves " 8 09AN.
E.T.Fl. and GA. &, 4.
Nashville Time.
PASSENGER TRAINS:
Lowe Bristol 5 81 and 10 ".
Passing Knoxville ! O5 A NJ g. 10 IS NJ
Arrive in Chattanooga 4 81 NJ 4 80 A ".
leave Chattanooga 30 A n & 30 N.
Passing Knoxville ] 45 An & 2 23 NJ
Arrive in Bristol 3, Pm & 30 NJ
FREIGHT TRAINS:
Leaves Bristol 4 " q ~ Ne
Arrives at Bristol l0AN : 30 p. ".
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
April 6, 1879. If.
Cottage Chairs-Vcry Nice and
heap.

I have a nice lot of cane bottom
chairs, fine finish and beautiful style.
Will he sold cheap. Any style OF
furniture put up to order, low
If. IL. a. Buckley.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
A, Main Street.

My Clever customers will please romem-
Der my valued Statesmen, Messrs. John NJ.
Smith and VIM. King Dishman, viii be with
me and always ready to show Goods without
charge to any who may give them the pleas
ure. They don't go back on their friends,
We mean business. Give us Call.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN w. JET.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
By The luther Of MOLLIE. DiRLIYG.

Allie Darling Song and Cho. by II. p banks. 80 cts
IThy don't you Write 10 me. Sister?
Song and Che. banks. 80 cts,
Oft In Dreams a Sweet voice calls me.
Song and Che. Danks. 80 cts,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

NEW .ADyEBTI&Eas ENTs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Bv CARL WAGNER.
By CHARLES KINKEL.
By H. MAYLATH.
N e w S o n e S.

Msdelaine Grey. seng and Cho by
VIII S Hays, 50 cts D..
Put the Right Man at the Wheel,
Song and Che. Hays So cts.
Dora Darling. Song aud Che. Hays. 81 cts.
Barney Machree. Song and ChO. Hays. IS cts.
The Maid ofAVOndale. Song and Che Hays. IS cts.
Where is My Loved One Tonight
Song end Che. Hays. IS cts.
Sing Darkies, Sing. Song and Che. Hays. IS cts.
When Little Mamie Died.
Song aud Cho. Hays. IS cts
Alone and at Home, SOug and Che. Hays. IS cts.
Jennie the Flower Of the Del.
Song and Che. Hays. IS cts.
The School honse on the Hill.
Song an Cho. Bays. IS cts
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

as a last resort who never fails to make
good Watches keep accurate time, but
bear in mind that if you give me the
first chance it will often cost much
less than when l get the last chance
If the Watch is worth repairing l will
repair and warrant it. Even if you
have lost half the movements I will
make new parts. Twill nOtsend them
off to be repaired, it WILL BE DONE
HERE.
A large and splendid stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver
ware always on hand, for sale at very
low prices.
Thankful for past favors I hope by
honest dealing and prompt attention
10 merit continuation of the same:
Truly,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
2XE GOODSO.F EUR1LI GZ2E E.dCZORI.
TO MY PATRONS.

mai
An would also call the attention Of cash ge to our extensive act by the
have Is pieces of modern an with 20 Horse Engine
W We wokm
Saturday We cash among nehbO in dealings
far be had elsewhere In the future sell
and No O
credit all
villa
work. the viii he reduced ali
of viii articles 10
lin
AIy ecti in
had cash shall
all kinds
Iwiha to
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13

WAVING added much to my facil-
tiles for Watch repairing 1 wish
AAto inform the public that when
they have Watches out of repair and
all hands fail to make them run we'll
they can bring them to
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
IMPROVEMENT

|, July 6.-tds.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-07-13
Articles for the Centennial.

June 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

WOuid IL not have been better FOR THE
STAR 10 resist the temptation to publish the
paragraph headed Queer Things in
:. LaerteS's' recent letter 10 the Gro Pic =
St,pt,ey HeT0lk
referring 10 the above and To sGndry other
observations and suggestions Of the same
tone which appear from time TO time in the
columns OF our contemporary. we beg 10 say,
once for all, that II the Editor o. the S,upi,ty
Herald does not like the manner in which
THE STAR IS conducted he has the same
remedy that lies with any other subscriber.
namely: he can discontinue his COPY, AN I
cease 10 read that of his neighb0rS. but,
1nasmucn az he ic 10 wise responsible for il,
editorial management nor interested in its
Pecuniary results, Wa submit that he need
give himself no special concern a. 10 it,
course IL Is our conviction that If the
average american Editor can realize his
conceptions Of journalism in his own paper.
he viii have accomplished enough 10 satisfy
any reasonable ambition. and thar in doing
so he will probably find enough TO keep him
busy. without volunteering TO edit the other
papers OF the country. But, cOlceding the
night OF our brother 10 think otherwise and
giving him credit fO- the best OF intentions in
the premises, we yet think he is a tribe
young. both in years and professional expe-
rierees 70 set himself up for censor general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

III i announced that the new Atlantic &
Pacific telegraph organization VIII, after the
18th inst. REFUGE the price OF teIegraphing
between Washington aud New York u =
cents for ten words. When that j done the
Western Union will undoubtedly put its
price down 10 the same figure. or lower and
probably below paying rate; and when
mat II done the foolish public viii forsake
ihe competitor which first reduced the rate;
ana patronize the old monopoly al the tenn
poTarily reduced rate until The oppositioo il
enectually crushed out, when the prices WI
be pat up again 20 the Old figure. or some
thing higher in order 10 make good the losses
incurred IN driving the competition from the
field- Such, at least, has been the history q
the past; but II The public has learned anv
thing from experience IL will take COOL care
that the same thing dos not occur again. IL
should be willing TO pay fair rates Tor fair
service. and not be led away By the delusive
hope Of getting something fcr moth ing.-at
least not for a great length OF tune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

RARGAINS! BARGAINS!,
DRY GOODS. DRY GOODS,,
CHEAP, CHEAP ChEAP,g
BeSs Calico, &C. bS Cotton, I2a,r
AudroScoggin. IsA.c., fruil II the lsaasn Ifs.e
Nsnsutta. lsc.. kNcellent Towels, 6S.c.
Excellent Napkins, &C.
Chcspest Double width Bisck Alpars -v~r s.ls
only & nc. worth 10, very fine snd bcaalfa blsck
Msck CRshmere, Black Tanese.
Black silks, very cheap
Great bargains m all Linen Table DsmEsk, s1Iy
81, worth Thc.
and BOYS wear.
Large assortment cf remnants Of al kinas wkssk
We ar ceiling reg.rdlss- 81 cost.
Excellent ri andkerchiefs, &c.
kxcellcUt Stockings, lsc
CARTERS,
fslsr 7Or MARKET Spare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08
In THE SUPREME COURT or THE DIsrRICT
u OF COLUMBIA.

SPscsni 1>rD7 Probate JVyi Sfc-'oS Fs5yRqry g. 1875
" the matter Of the will of MARY " JAMES
SON Application for letters testaInenrarY on lin.
estate 81 Mary W Jameson. If the city 81 Washing
ton District 4 toiUuIiia has this dgy been made y
Francis II. hChun. All persons interested are
hereby Hotined To- sppeaT in this court on SATUR-
DAY. tie 9Th dag of March LaNt. at n clock a m
g. show cause why letters testamentarv on the t
81 the SAID deceased should not i~-r a. PRAYED Pro
r'asd copy 81 this UTirr he Published once a wax
lur three weeks IA some one paper published in
Warrington d c. prev iuUs 10 the sand iav.
Test. A. WEBSTER.
frlS u. b Paof--ar 80 IN IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

SUBt RBAN HOMES.-"The HyattsviIle Build
ing company, of Prince George's county
hatl iaId, incorporated November ID, IS-t has
Eurchasei between five and six acres Of the mos.
yeitle land ia the village Of Hyattsvil aud offer,
great Inducements to persons subscribing earl, for
stock to secure tor them sey Is hand ONE suburban
,Y,s-lieices' within Il minute. riI- by rail from
NashiT gtOn; Communication tickets .uI, SII 81 mr.
quarter; IL trains daily. Taxes very low Shares II
,lt'k- 10 each, payable at the rate If rs DIR m
r. IN the hT-t w -tlHe-ity of December, IS-i
copies II the act of Incorporation. constitution
&c aEd all further information given. on sDpIia-
lion 10 ali, one Of the following officers Of the com
Fany, by whom subscriptions for stock will b. re-
r~iyed, viz: NM. W. DASENHOwER President
1921 Il northwest; JOHN Z. Low. facretary
IhITd auditors office. Treasury department: G.. q
HYATT, Treasurer, Hya,tsyilie. Mo; r X FL
LOTT. Attorney 3f2 II It. northwest; JOSEPH
Y BRYAN. Of the Board ut Directors. BRYAN \
Bro 90. Penua. avenue. opposite MsiroD1Ijtan
Hotel. IEapuhI f.hs 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08
FOR RENT AND SALE.

TOR SALE or RENT-BRICK YARD, outit
II complete, ekesp. Apply II s. JOHNSTON
No. I93 PennsylvaRis avenue, near National
Hotel jan23 I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

('ARD.-Th- uud- 2ne.i take pleasure in an
v nOunCIng 10 their friends and tho pnblic-
~ general that Mrs. q. REICHENBA III &=e5z9
Ne l23 llth stTeet, near PennSy IL nia aycutkvV
nue. continues the Sole Agency for OUR PIANOS.
and that NONE but the above firm is authorized to
Ill cur Pianos for Washington, Georgetown. Alex
andria and vicinity and will be thankful for con-
tinUsrcp Of the patronage - Iiber.Iy bestowed in
the past On the hnabe Pianos
WILLIAM KSABE 4 CO.
Piano Mandatory No $50 W.T. Baltimore 4 rect
Baltimore, and NJ. liz Fifth avenue, New
1ufE f. lbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08
DRY GOODS
GRO Nc OF L.

All Goods l-fi ever from Last season. fh,. 81.
e. cent? now i2is cents - iar
AT thai Siii for - cents n~N = cents
Al that sold Tor % and fst, cents A. - - -,
Two yards side Bl ACh GRENADfNE, q NJ.
thrat--1narfeF ysrd wide. ga. -
A Few ~ the PLAID SILKS lrff a. = snF :, -
Sever Bonds ana Certinostes tsken 81 IS cents
Call and get Bargains.
GEO. ,. JOHNSON a Co.
f-R.u 1it MARKET SpAos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08
IN THE SUPREME Court OF THE DISTRICT
u OF GpIIhBIA

SPsct1 TTB1. PTObas Jurisdiction February 6,a 1875
Ia the matter 0f the viii and cndiC4i oft JAMES Y
EALL- Application for letters testamentar- on the
estate of Jame~ n. Bail, Of the city Of Washir
ton, District pf Columbia has this day been made
by yemiDt u. Bali. All persons Interested are
hereby notified to appear IN this court TUES
DAY the "a day 0i March next. at II clock =.
IA TO show cause -hy letters testautentary on tine
estate II the said decreased should not issue s PRAYED
Pr0r,dsd, copy Of this order be published once a
week for three weeks ini~ome one newspaper pub
ii>Led in Washington. u. c. previous to the said
day. Test
febS m-3t A. WEBSTER. Register If wills.
FANCY NAMES DON'T MAKE GOOD CT
u GARS.-Try tn" b. ; for p cents beats any
u cts. Cigar sold in this city or any other
better than J. 10 better than 10 b. better than
2g's OF Is ever offered. Beat the Be Cigars, If
you To be hal only at
$50 Il street northwest.
febS-1V Sign Cf the Big Clock.
REMONAL-WM. MUEHLEISEN, importer,
H reCfii-r and dealer in Wines and Liluors, re
spertinlly informs the public that he has removed
from No. 62s Massachusetts avenue, To his
store
9lS FIFTH STREET, NORTHWEST,
Opposite the New Northern Liberty Market.
tgitl6Ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

WARREN CHoATE CO.,
BOOKSELLERS AND sTATIoNERs,
ian29 ir Vernon Row. cor Penn ave- and 10th AZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-08

NEW BOOKS
WARREN CHOATE 4 cos.
AssyTlan Discoveries. By George Smith. Of the IA
partmeht II Oriental Auti4 uiIies OF the BRUSH
f -
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Tie GrCNill Memoirs. Brio A Brac Series - A ~
:, U oIsh 81 W, III CT f4agon. Bg taIgcOu...- 50
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ApEleton American q clopu-,lia Subscriptiou
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Hagdrene. By the author e Guy LIVINGSTONE rs
faTy trI-ket. A new book by A. l.. y. F.. 20
Odthe : Poems The new edition. including
=, Hermann and Doroties," now FIRST aided I 20
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laTllIstu \ hmm kaIIals Na.u Iii.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-01-07
A Hard Story About the Purchase
of Alaska,

Mr.. Henry Elliott, who went to
Alaska last summer, rs special agent of
the treasury, to look after the inter
ests of government on the islands
where the fur seal is taken, is prepar-
ing report on the value of the entire
territory to the United States, which
will have the merit of being based up
on the extended personal observations
of the writer. Mr.. Elliott has spent a
great deal of time in Alaska, both be-
fore and since its purchase, and has
probably seen more of its rocks and
icebergs than any other American. All
the stories of it's mineral wealth, and
of the value of it's fisheries, he saws,
are pure fietions. Its surface is a mass
of basaltic rock, which, as all geolo-
gists know, contains no mineral de
posts. What little soil there is pro-
duces little that is useful to man, and
the fisheries, which were described as
of immense value when the treaty for
buying the region was pending, do not
yield food enough to supply the ma
tives. The only portion of the whole
vast domain which yields any revenue
to the government is the fur seal is
lands. From the tax on the skins of
the animals taken on these islands the
treasury gets about $500, 600 annually.
Against this single item of revenue Mr..
Elliott Offsets the cost of maintaining
troops in the territory, which amounts
to about 1850, 600 q year, and the ex-
pense of the civil establishment at Sitka
and in the seal Islands. Without count
ing interest on the purchase money
paid Russia, which, at six per cent.
would amount to 1920, OCO a year, the
balance sheet shows a heavy deficit.
The United States is therefore paying
large sum for the empty honor OF
possessing a vast, desolate region,
which is totally unfit for the home of
civilized beings. and can never by any
possibility be anything but n burden
for the country to carry.-NeaO York
Tribune,