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~TRUSTEE,S SALE.

w dated June Goth, 1871. and recorded in Oh
fee of recorder OF deeds Tor Lafayette county,
Missouri, In book No. 8. page 1874, conveyed 10
the undersigned, trustee, the following descriD-
ed parcel of ground lying and being In the coun-
ty Of Lafayette, state aforesaid, and being sec
ton twenty-one ep, Of township forty.nine
(49) range twenty-five (25) and situate on Davis
Creek, and, whereas. said deed was made in trust
TO secure the payment of several notes made by
SAID Shelby, which notes are in said, deed de-
scribed. and whereas, by the terms of said deed
said notes have become due and payable and
remain unpaid; Now, therefore, at the request
OF the legal holder of said notes, the Undersigned,
trustee, will in pursuance TO the terms OF sail
deed, and In conformity with an order of the
District Court of the United States for the West
ern District of Missouri touching the same pro-
coed to sell the property above described, At
public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash,
between the hours. of nine O'clock in the fore
noon and four o'clock in the afternoon of
SATURDAY, APRIL sTH, 1876
at the eastern front door of the courthouse in
the city Of st. Louis. state Of Missouri, for the
purpose OF executing said trust.
Ts4.U. u. : r. A. BELTS, Trustee.
In pursuance OF an order OF the District Court
oil the United States for the Western District OF
Missouri, the undersigned, assignee in bank
rqptcy of the estate of Joseph U. shelby, bank
Fn6s, will join In the above mentioned sale.
MID GRAVES, Aaai1noo-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11
BABOOOK.

The following casts of thought
were compiled by the Kansas City
Times:
Leavsnworth Appeal: Now let all be
acquitted.
New York Herald: He must not re-
turn to the White House.
Milwaukee News: He 10 convicted by
public opinion, anyhow.
Baltimore Gazette: Lot all those who
can, believe Babcock guiltless.
New York Times, (Rep): A more in
telligible explanation il needed.
Baltimore Sun: He should have
known his company better.
Fort Wayne Sentinel: Money and
patre mage secured Babcock's &C.
quittal.
New York Tribune, (Rep.): His
acquittal was q miracle of impu-
dence.
Hannibal Courier, CRep): Anyhow
blur and a suspicion rests upon Bah
cocks n anne.
The New York Times hopes that Bah
cock will clear himself from the jus
shadow of suspicion under which h
now rests by making = "frank, full
and straightforward statement."
Philadelphia Inquirer, (Rep.): Hi
wasa curious line of defense for a
innocent man.
Nashville American, DENY: TIL
court practically ordered the jury t.
bring in the verdict they did.
Bowling Green, (Ky0 Democrat
The verdict merely saves Babcocl
from the ignominy Of imprise nment.
Springfield, Ills Journal: His az
quittal don't s%verturn the fact ths
there was a whisky ring.
Quincy Wing: There;were clrcun
stances connected with Babcock
case which justified a suspicion {
guilt.
PIttsburs Dispatch: Babcock's col
nection with the members of tt
whisky ring was unfortunate ~
scandaloue.
Jackson, Ills, Journal (Rep): Bal
cock was guileless as = child and
pure as a virgin. (To BIO drank
silence.-Times.)
Cairo Sun (Rep.): There are tho
snds of men who believe Babcot
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

St. Louis CD, (Rep.): A cabinet
officer, who has, up to the present
time, enjoyed the esteem and respect
OF men of all political parties, has
been suddenly revealed to the world
as . malefactor Of the most contemp-
tible description "a bribe-takcr,
whose real victims were the private
soldiers of the ariuy to which he him
self once honopably belonged, and
of which ne was, until a few days
ago, the virtual commander. Gen.
Belknap leaves nothing to be said i'll
hia favor
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

Chicago Tribune, (Rep.): The rev.
Citations at Washington, duplicating
Gen. w. w. Belknap, secretary OF
q and his wife in Il system OF
brides and blackmail, will lot fail to
produce the most painful feeling
throughout the whole nation. Gen
Belknap was regarded by the country
as of the purest men ever employ
ed in the public service.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

Cincinnati Gazette, (Rep.): But,
however this may be, the affair crush
es the secretary all the same as if he
were the original contractor Of this
sale OF a trading privilege. That his
dead wife originated it, and the liv-
ing Il succeeded to this fatal legacy,
makes it only the more crushing TO
him.
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St. Louis Times: What a commen.

St. Louis Times: What a common
tary this event carries upon the cleo
tion of q democratic congress, but for
which these revelations would never
have been madal Is there any end
to tile infamies of this most iniqui-
tous administration :? The further
we penetrate into the mysteries, the
darker ami more damnlng are the
discoveries that are made. Can it be
doubted that the people will rise in
their wrath and sweep the robbers
aud oppressors from power? This
must be done, if the nation is to live.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11
TRAYNOTICE

TAKEN up by Jno. g.. Green, living gS6ak
i in Washington township, In La, NS
before the undersigned, Justice OF the peace q
Washington township, county snd state afore-
said, on the 10th day of February 1875, two
white STEER with roam neck and legs, three
years old past, small size marked with . smooth
crop Oh the left and q half crop out Of the right
Refer, two years old past, email, smooth
crop of the right ear. No other marks or brands ID.
George A. Green and Geo. E. Crawford, who
were by me duly sworn, according to Law, to
sppraIse the same. Witness my hand this day
and date above written.
febl9-3W& Z JAMES M. POOL, j. p.
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Wssktg gutslligenfer'

Boyton has made his last long dis
tapce swim in this country, between
Bayou Goula and New us
lance of about 100 miles. He sails
shortly for Russia.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

Indianapolis Sentinel (Rep): In what
department of the government are
We to look for honesty now ? Is there
no final responsibility anywhere to
which the people can look for relief?
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FlNAL-s SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 all creditors snd
IN others interested in the estate of Chatham
$. living. DECEASED, that the undersigned,
administrator of said estate, intends to make u
lnul settlement of said estate ut April tfrm, 1875.
OF the Probate Court OF Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, 10 be begun and held at the COURTHOUSE
in the, city Of Lexington on the first Monday In
April, 1876. go II. q. EWING,
nnchi.b at .-.--.---. AdminiairatOr
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
r ETTERS of administration on the esfate OF
IL JAMES F. BONHAM, decd, were granted
to the undersigned on the 2lst day of February,
1876, by the Probate Court OF Lafayette county
Missouri.
are required to exhibit them for allowances, to
the administrator within one year after the date
of said letters, or they may be precluded from
not exhibited within two years from The date OF
said letters, they will be forever barred.
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: sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

soathessa. from Iesingsen, o"she
railroad, about the lat OF February. NX
one DLACK. MARE, barefooted, tail 49,
rather short, small lump on brck, caused by
saddle, branded on left shoulder with letter 81
Brand very dim. would notb noticed without
close inspecti0n. Very small lump on hind part
of left thigh ;about 1s hands high;7 years old this
spring. A liberal reward will be given for the
mare, or informstion 80 that 1 can get her.
fabfD.kw 4LIIL - JOHN g.
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-ASsIGNEE'S NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter.
ested, that the Undersigned, assignee of
Robt. f. Waddell, will be at the Courthouse, in
Lexington. Missouri, upon the 9Th, It'll and 9Th
days or July, 1876, for the purpose Of lowin
claims against said Waddel1.
H. mchA.Sm TA0S. E- AUSTIN. Assfguee.g
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Buokingham's. Dye
FOR THE

FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other un-
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. 1t is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and effectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash of.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL & CO.,
go. ~a, NASHUA, N. H.
Bold ~ al Druggists, and Dsssss Ia Medicines.
d. W. b. Tevis. Agent for Lex
t0Gto0. iF4.It .
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

DIsSOLUTION, NOTICE. a9in
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnsrship
style of Wiles 3 Duvsl is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All debts, either against OF
due the said firm have been equally divided, and
each of said partners is authorized to pay and
collect only his half interest from said date.
j. p. WILES,
GEO. D. DUVALL.
Lexington, NO.. Feb, srd, 1879. febt-4t
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

In commenting on the fact that
q NATIONAL convention has, for the
first time, b~eenscalled ala point west
of the Mississippi, the Springfield
Republican resignedtys says I'VE
Yankees might as wellSaccept the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

TINS standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
its youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruf. 1t gives the head a
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
By its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and max
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
As a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, M. D., State As
sayer of Massachusetts,, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
I consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price, One Dollar.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

The sleepy old senate seems TO nave
caught the contagion from the House.
and has offered ameasure of retirement
ment. Its committee OH civil service
and retrenchment has reported q Dill
to reduce the Presidents salary from
$50. 900 to the old figure, $4,000 ; the
reduction to take effect at the expira-
ton of the present presidents term.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11
Countrymen, Notice.

.I0HN H.. SCHulTzE, one door north of
- the postoiice, al the WESTERN
ular boarding and lodging ut the very cheapts st
rates, m3l
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, james e. Jacobs anu Rebeeca
t rs ,1 assss April pr H issS, y is7 sss and fs sox 81 a sssor Sf
In the recorders Office of lafayette county,
state of Missouri, in book No 3, at page 1877,
lowing described real estate. situate. lying and
beinR In said Lafayette county. to-wit: Forty
ak A6l acres Oh the south end Of the east half
of the southwest quarter of section thirty-one
gll In township tihy-one (5il Of range TWEEN
ty-ave ts5) also that psrt OF the west half of the
south Of the little Tsbo Greek, beginning At the
stake At the quarter section corner on the South
line Of said section thirty-one 1SD thence east
chains and sixty-two (6a) links to q stake silence
north with . variation Of six !sldcsrees, eighteen
~ chains and forty.foaf a. links to the mid
ers OF the same. n . variation Of eight C) de.
grees and I've () minutes north sixty-0ne (6D
dsSrse ;s .sss .sa aS sis s9 e, Sh sna s aSd WE'VE *
nine iS Chains: thence north wenty.thrs tssi
es.ass d Ssss esu s1 q sn Sa1s ts sss5oe east nof four ms g.
chains and ten uO) links; thence north thirty
a asd :nd : t9 as15 & ~ :t Sssrse so %sst s dxS ea3 Sea ans
. half 89k) degrees west one ~ chain and six
ty-four (84j links to the west line of said south
e ehsiS ast to shs fasase M. Containing sa.d i,as forty s"is1s three Sss
and eighty 1.-TWO one hundredths al s2-l00) acres.
being the same lands conveyed to SAID Jacobs
1. at pages All and 49,, in said recorders office,
in trust however, to secure the payment Of .
lCefI2ln pfOMiseOIy uOtc Iueioiu uooCIioco, suo,
whereas, default has been Made IN the payment
of SAID note; Now, therefore. at the request of
re ,S isg ,., no,a aa ,S az s deed n Of sr ana z 4 w Rnr on
| lf.l THURSDAY. MARCH sorH. 1875. :
between the hours of ten O'Clock in the ~foreaOoE
aad four O'Clock In the afternoon Of ~thatstay, In
front OF the courthouse door, In the city Of Lex
inRton, county of Lafayette, state OF Missouri,
proceed to sell said land or so much thereof .as
may be necessary. ut public auetion 70 the high
est bidder for cssh in hand, to pay on said note
Il ord tho n0ofa orA A~nonaoa 0f thio fpt1af -
Given under my hand as trustee, this February
22nd, ls16. %
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11


One B. B. Cahoon, . republican,
writes some very unpleasant truths
about the corrupt men. Of his party,
in this state, when one Con. Mcguire,
whom, if we are not mistaken, but
recently pleaded guilty to'fivs counts
in all indictment for completely in
whisky frauds, proceeds to rush into
printin the immaculate Globe-Dem-
ocrat, and says'that Cahoon sis a ly'
ing, malignant and cowardly scoun'
drel.n Mr.. Mcguire would hsve
done better to have held his tongue,
as the public may draw the inference
that he applied those terms to the
wrong man.. - - ~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

r ETTERs of administration on the estate OF
IL David A. Brown, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned, on the 18th day OF F. bruary
1876, by the Probate court of Lafayette toanty.
Missouri. r -, -
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them Tor allowance 70 the
ADMINISTRATIVE within one year after the date Of
said letters, or they may be precluded from anv
benefit of such estate. And if such claims b .
not exhibited within two years from the date ol
said letters they will be forever barred.
HANNAH BROWN,
ieho6-5t AdministratfiX.
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NOTICE OF RESIGNATION.
NOTICE OF REsIGNAIION.

ru.O all persons concerned: Take notice, that
i the undersigned guardian of the person and
estate of Clarysta Roberts, minor, Will at the
county, Missouri, to be held at the courthouse
in the town of Lexington, county seat OF said
county, on the Sid day of April, 1875, apply 70
said court for leave to resign the 0nlce ana trust
of guardianship of said estate:
,ei,oG-ht ARTHUK MILLS Guardian.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

ElNAL SETYLEMENY.
CREDITORS and All .others interested in the
estate OF Charles Davis, deceased, are here
by potifet thatshe undersigned; administrator.
will make final settlement OF ssld estate at the
next Aprilterm, 1s76, of the Lafayette county
Probate Court. E. NJ. EDWARDS,
feh16-St ADMINISTRATION,
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Legal.
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
IN ested in the estate of !sham Corder, q
resign his guardianship of said minors estate
at the next term of the Probate court Of Lafay-
cite county, Missouri, to be begun and held on
the first Monday in April, next, 1876.
feb5.5t JACKSON CORDER. Guardian.
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febsstd ROBERT cox, Trustee.
ADMTNIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

T ETTERS Of administla ration with the will an =
IL nexed ,on the estate ofCharles NJ .Cowan. de
ceased, were granted to the undersigned on the
18th day OF February, 1876, by the probate Court
OF Lafayette county, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after the date OF said letters, or
they may be P~recluded rom any benefit Of ouch
estate; and il such claims be not exhibited with
in two years from the data of said letters, they
will be forever barred.
u 3. n. EDWARDS, admir-. "
mchl.ht with will annexed
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

e.. KALDSCHMIDT OLD TOWN.
NEALER IN Groceries Of all kinds. Bacon.
IL Eggs and all sorts of produce bought and
sold. A good supply Of Fresh Bread, Cakes,
crackers, Cheese, Candy and Dried Beef. Also
tue best St. Louis Beer. Go to K~aldschmidt's
l,r yonr lnnch,f j. E.. iune27-ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11
NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
IN administrator OF the estate of James Best,
deceased, intends to resign his letters of admin
~istration upon the said estate at the April term
OF the Probate court of Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, to be begun and held on the first Monday
in April next, 1876.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

A crazy man at Hot Springs, Ark,
~rscently set on fire and destroyed
the house of q widow woman. he
was arrested and put in Jail for safe
keeping. A few days ago the wo-
man baked a cake Of bread and sent
it to him in the Jail. He divided II
among the other prisoners, and after
eating it they all became very SICK
Adoctor pronounced them poisoned
The woman was Immediately arrest
ed and put in Jail with the sick pris'
oners. None of them have died.
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WANTED.

"ANIEDs
4 NICE young saddle mare or horse,
II under six years old. Working
and saddle qualities required; also NNS
ncha-2t Lexington, Missouri.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

SUBURBAN LOTS FOR SALE.
1--WE to twenty acres each, at so to $50 per
L acre.
One lot, six acres, with dwelling, out-houses
amt good orchard. Price, $50.
Choice Cooper county lands to exchange for
real estate in Lafayette county. Apply to
A. W. HUTCHINS,
jsn29tf Real Estate Agent.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

When "spivins," now of Mounds
vile, WA, vas. city editor Of the
Wheeling Regater, he wrote one
svening:rTo-day is the i.snniversary
of the death Sofs Louis Philippe"
When the proof came up the name
read "Sam Philipslp 'sSpiv." thought
a mere note Of the mistake would be
sufficient, and 80 he wrote on the;
margin; "Who tho h-ll is Sam Phil
lips ?',4 Next morning thssiten came
out: ssTo-day is the anniversary OF
b e.desth Of Sam Phillips. Who the
hills Sam Phillips ?' "Ssiv." didn't
say a word about it to anybody.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

F1NAL SET"T1IEM ENT.
NOTICE ID hereby given to all creditors and
IN Others interested in the estate of John w.
EmisOn, deceased, that the Undersigned, ad-
ministrator OF said estate, intends 10 make a
final settlement OF said estate at the April term,
1876. of the Probate Court of Lafayette county,
Missouri, to be begun and held at the court
house in the city of Lexington on the frat Mon
day in April, 1876.
feb26-5t S. S. EMISON, Aom,r.
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION.
ITO all persons concerned: Take notice, that
estates OF Charles Adamson and Francis Adam
son, minors, will Ut the April term of the Pro-
bate court of Lafayette county, Missouri, to be
held at the courthouse in the town Of Le1Ing-
ton, county seat of said county, on the 3rd day
Of April, 1876. apply to said court for leave to
resign the office and trust of guar iianship OF
said estates. THOMAS ADAMSON
feb26 st Guardian.
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Mr.. e. cRoscHE,

An experienced undertaken, is at all times
ready to attend funerals in Lexington and vIcin
ity. He is too well known in this community to
nesd any communication. jufy2l-ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

The Court Of Claims has recently
rendered a decision in regard to tne
famous ,Cherpennipg claim. 1t was
contended that BY the reference OF
thi. claim by Congress to the Post
ma.ter-General, and his decision, be-
tween $500, 900 aud 100000 were due
the claimant, and constituting an
award binding OH the Government.
TIL. court now sustains . demurrer
to this assertion and holds the action
above stated was not binding on the
Government. An appeal Will be ia
ken to the Supreme Court.
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COFFINS.

Mrs. James Hays is prepared to furnish Metallic
or Wooden Collins of every style and quality of
finish and trimming at the shortest notice ut al
hours. Collins finished and trimmed In any
desired solor. Prices at the VERY BOTTOM Of
the market.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-11

(\LD Type. which make the very best quality
~ of Rabbit metal, TO, sale. in quantities to
suit. ut this office, ut ID cents per pound II
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-09-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
LANDS AND TOWN LOT!

TINE undersigned, Special Commissioner
| who was appointed for the purpose by
decree rendered at the April term, 1876
by Mason Circuit Court, in the case OF w,
II. Tomlinson, Administrator OF Robert
Sebrell, deceased VS.. Peggy Sebrcll and
others, in Chancery, viii, ON
Saturday, September Both. 1876,
proceed to sell by way OF public auction to
the highest bidder, at the front door oft
Court House OF Mason county, West Nir'
ginia, undivided interests of OF o. ii. 7,
Sebrell and Robert Scbrcll in Il tract Of
land containing 80 acres, situated in Ma
son county on the North side Oh the Kama
wha River, between the Five Mile Creek
and Rock Castle Creek. Each OF said in
tercsts is estimated ut 46 $3.50 acres, 50
that there will be 03 $3.50 acres to be sold,
subject however to the life estate OF Mrs.
Peggy Scbrell, mother OF said o. II. p. and
Robert.
This is a Kanawha River farm, hearty
Onc-half OF it bottom land, under a high
state OF cultivation, and is well worth the
attention OF any desiring such land.
Also at the same place and time said
Commissioner will proceed to sell in the
same manner the undivided interest of said
Robert Scbrell in lot No. 10, in the town OF
Point Pleasant, which interest is estimated
at 81 square poles.
TERMS:
One-iourth cash in hand on day OF sale,
and credit one, two and three years given
for the balance, in equal payments; bond
with good security, required OF purchaser
for the deferred payments, and the title re-
tanned as further security.
d. w. POLSLEY,
aug. 3l-iw. Special Commissioner
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-09-14

HISTORICAL RELIC.-Hon. Chas. j
Faulkner whilst in Monroe county
had presented to him by Mr.. Hous,
ton, as President of the West Virgin
iaIIistorical Society, a silver ear ring
said to have been worn by Cornstalk
the great Indian Chief, at the battle
that occurred here in October, IVA.
The ear ring is undoubtedly silver
and is now manifestly in an imper'
feet state. 1t would seem to have
been originally circular, but some
portions of it are broken of. Mr.
Houston promises to accompany it
with letter which will trace its
possession from Cornstalk to the
present owner. 1t is an interesting
relic, and worthy Of preservation by
our Historical Society.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-09-14

To MIXIsTERs,-Bethren: The Ma
son County Sabbath School Associa-
ton is requested to meet at West
Columbia, on Thursday, September
2Sth at 0 o'clock A. NJ, to continue
in session one or two days, at the
will of the Convention. Each Sab
bath School is urged to send at least
two delegates. All Ministers of the
Gospel are entitled to seats in the
Convention. Respectfully,
w. E. HILL, Prcs't.