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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
AS IT rs VIEWED FROM ABROAD.

AO II IL VIE WED FILOlM ABROAD.
To any man who wishes clearer view
OF the present struggle in Staunton, the
reading of the extracts from the press
elsewhere will be invaluable; that is, if
he wants an opinion unwarped by local or
personal prejudice. They are written by
men at distance, who have not a particle
OF personal feeling in the matter; they
never heard of Mr.. BICKLE, OF Mr.. EVANS,
or Mr.. KER, OF Mr.. PATTERSON, before
and neither know nor care about them !;
nor do they know or care for CAPT. BAL
THIS, or Mr.. CARROLL, or Mr.. RYAN.
Their views are formed and expressed with
the clearness of men who from an emil
hence behold dust covered combatants be-
low; they see the battlefield and all it's
surroundings. They can see from the his
tory of Radical successes in the South the
damage to city = a damage that you
can't explain away, from being carried by
this party. They look upon Staunton as
the centre of female education for ths
South, and know well how much its CON-
mercial prosperity depends on its remain.
ing this centre, and they are surprised, aye
! amazed, that people in their senses should
take the slightest risk of losing such pros
perity, much less invite calamity, which,
in the eyes of all the Southern States is
the character of a Radical success. If
/ they better understood the matter, they
would be not only amazed but astounded.
If they knew that Radical wants the
Office of Mayor merely as plaything
something to crafty a whim, reckless of
the damage it will do the city; if they
knew that Mr.. KER was running merely
for the office, that he was nothing more nor
less than an Office seeker-so many dollars
and cents out of the public treasury into
his pockets annually, and that to accom-.
plish this he eagerly accepts the black vote
cast against the nominee of the Conserya-
tive party; if they knew that the Council
men who are lending their aid and theil
names to the Radical effort to carry the
city, are doing so simply and alone to be
restored to position in which they have
already grossly violated the political trust
reposed in them by the Conservatives of
Staunton, by electing Radical Mayor
if, we say, those men in other cities who
are writing about our election, knew al
these things, they would be at loss to un
derstand how Conservatives could for a
moment tolerate pretention to Office or
such grounds.
Think over these things when you start
to the polls to-day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

RIGHT REV. JOHN J. KAHN, Bishop oil
Wheeling, assisted by Rev. D. 2. Walsh,
of Hinton, and Rev. VIM. Walsh, of Lew
isburg, held services in the Catholic church
in this page, On the morning and evening
of last Sunday, The rites of confirmation
were administered TO about thirty persons.
There was an unusually large attendance,
on both occasions. and the discourses of
the Bishop were listened to with marked
attention. The line of his sermons was a
defence Of the doctrines of the Catholic
Church. He is an able and eloquent
speaker, presenting handsome and digni-
fed anpearanpe, end possessing remalka-
Die command of language. He has gained
a high position in his church, at an
early age, being the youngest Bishop in
this country, and is said to be the youngest
in the world. Of his denomination.-Leav
burg w. Va.,) Independent.
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SVAYneabOrO a fairs.
Correspondent of the staunton V1ND1cAT

Correspondent of the Staunton V1ND1cAroR.)
WAYNEsBoRo, VA, }
May 24th, 1875.
Our town is quite lively now on account
Of the approaching election. There will be
a strong effort put forth to elect new town
council. A great deal of interest is felt
here on account Of who will be Staunton's
next Mayor, and it is hoped by many that
the Conservatives will give the RAIDS such
a defeat that they will not try again to
elect a Mayor. Let every true Conserva-
tive come out and vote for Balthis, for
Mayor, and then Staunton can be proud,
instead OF being ashamed.
The Dancing Club had another of
their pleasant re- unions, a few nights
ago, where the bellies and beaux assembled
and danced till early dawn. Every one
pronounced the affair a success
Mr.. W. G.. Neeson, of Richmond, Va,
has been in town for several days, the
guest OF III. S. Gallaher, Jr. He is a son
of Judge Jas Neeson, of Richmond, aud
is attending the University of Va. He
lived here during the war, and says Way
nesboro has improved wonderfully.
Mr.. Jno. W. Ellison, popular young
merchant OF this place, has been confined
tOehls bed with intiammatory rheumatism.
for several days. He is missed from his
place of business by a great many of his
friends, who hope soon to see him well.
r. S. Turk. formerly of this place, now
practlcing law at Huntersville, W. Va,
paid his friends a short visit last week. He
is looking well.
Sunday morning, as the Eastward-bound
through freight was approaching the Blue
Ridge Tunnel. it ran into drove of cattle,
killing six, and wounding several others.
They belonged to MI. Geo. Freed, near
this place.
The town council have had the ssold
Academy painted and fixed up very
nicely.
Our new station house is finished. but
as yet it has not had an occupant.
w. l.. Smith, one of our enterprlsing
young men, has opened a tohacco-store-
thing that has been much needed for
years,
Rev W. L. Marlborough delivered a
Temperance address in the Baptist Church,
Monday night, to quite a large audience.
"A great many persons signed the petition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
TO-DAY

is the last fight you will have to get
possession of the city of Staunton. You
will never have another such struggle for
it. So don't tire in the heat of the day.
And don't think much of little trouble
You won't have it again this way In
Danville and Norfolk and Lynchburg the
merchants have closed their stores. Is ii
less important that Staunton should be
saved
Let the result of this day be a straight.
out Conservative ticket This will settle the
matter forever.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
TICKET NOMINATED AT THE PRI-
MARY.
THEIR CHANCES.

About this time look out for Dragging
and bluting. How much chance the Rad
icals stand Of carrying the election to, day;
you can see from these figures. The lar
gest vote ever cast in Staunten was at tue
Kenper-Hughes election, as follows:
Hughes. .!.......4 u
To this Conservative vote was added by
the late registration lover and above the
additions by the black addition to the
RadIcaD 81, making TAI votes that may be
counted on at the polls.
Against this the Radicals have 457 to
start with. The Conservatives of the city,
who have made such canvass as never
| was made before; have employed SIX CELL
sus takers for ten days who have gone from
house to house and made a strict census of
every negro claiming to be voter, where
he lives, how long he has lived there,
whether he lives within the corporate lines
&C., and up to O'Clock last evening there
had been returned list of over 900
blacks who are registered and who have
no right to vote, and against whom. the
evidence has been procured. These voters.
should they present their ballot, will be
challenged and their ballots, if the Com
missioners are satisfied with the evidence
that their voting is illegal, will be thrown
out. The most important thing in this
matter is that it shows how our registra-
tion list has needed purging. Carelessness
about it has allowed it to become barna.
cIed with migratory blacks.
The Conservative voters of Staunton
will be aston shell tomorrow to find what
an empty shell all this BICKLE influence
aud ring business has been and what a
great deal of noise. activity and Logging
can do to hunbng people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

PERsoNAL.-Mr. j. Randolph Tuck Ell j.,
the Constituencies of the House,
whose frosted front has heretofore given
him rather patriarchal appearance, and
has hidden the nisohievous merry work
ings OF the kindliest Of faces, has under
gone a metamorphosa, and his most init
mate associates have to look twice before
recognizing an old friend in the now al
most beardless youth, as he majestically
walks the aisles, pluming self upon his
rejuvenation. and were mot known that he
is already united to one of the loveliest of
the fair sex, some people would be unchar-
liable enough to accuse him of taking
notice. Alexandria Gazette.
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WHOSE SHALL BE THE VICTORY?

Why, do you suppose, are TAYLOR JET
FERsoN and s'Dc." ANDERSON and the
other negroes canvassing the streets to-
day against the Conservative ticket? They
don't care for Mr.. KER or Mr.. PArTER-
SON, or the old Councilman, Or even Mr.
BIcKLE, personally. They want to beat
the white mans ticket, because they know
it will be the black mans victury. 1t
would be the same to them if they could
use any white man to beat us with. You
know as well as anybody that the hope of
these candidates, no matter how they try
to disguise the ticket, is ii, the negro vote.
1.-THE Conservative party don't have a
large majority tomorrow, the victory is
with the black man; the shame is with the
deserving white men, and the honor of the
fight ia with the true men who stand to
their coiors.
Decide by your vote to day how all this
shall be!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
Rev. Dr. Esargaas Sears On tEse

&satasas0E2 Schools.
(From letter from Dr.. Sears in the N Y"Tribune.)
l will give one successful specimen out
of many. Staunton, Va, four or five years
ago, had no public schools. 1t had about
1900 children Of school age. Not more
than 50 of these were receiving primary in
struction, and about Is boys were attend
ing an academy. The sum Of 81 900 from
the Peabody Fund was offered to the City
Government if it would establish public
schools for all the children. The PROPOSE
ton was accepted, but it was found that
of the 800 pupils enrolled only about rs
regularly attended. This was owing to the
fact that there was 10 system, and that
the teachers us well us all the accommoda-
lions were of an inferior character, and
could not win public favor. Under these
circumstances, knowing superior and ex-
perienced educator, | proposed to give
ST 500 if the School Board would employ
him. or anyone else of equal qualifications,
as superintendent, and authorize him to
organize a perfect system of schools, and
to procure and train suitable teachers.
The offer was accepted. The regular at
tendance from 1878 to the present has been
from 500 to 500. School buildings have
The current expenses are now $4,000
year, and the money is freely paid. These
schools will soon cease to need aid from
the Peabody Fund. This is the kind of
work we are performing in towns, villages,
and districts in twelve States. The mini
mum number of pupils required, viz, 100,
is the smallest that will admit of graded
system, or that can properly serve as
model of imitation. Our minimum APP
preparation, $780, is the least sum that can
produce any satisfactory result as to eff
cheney and permanency. Every State Su-
perintendent of the South prononnces ours
the best plan for promoting public schools.
Nine out of ten of all the intelligent men
who have examined the subject agree with
them in opinion. Mr.. Peabody himself
gave his emphatic approval OF this feature
OF our operations, and said to me, ''You
have hereby doubled the value of my gift "
B. SEARS,
General Agent of Peabody Edu-
cational Fund.
STAUNToN, VA. April 81, 1876.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
ANSWER IT. MESSR.S KER AND
TTERSOM

- The day is passing rapidly! The sun
is getting high. Before it was in the me.
ridian on Primary day, you Issued a hand
bill repudating the placing of your names
on the Conservative ticket. Will you to-
day issue two more, regulating the use of
your names on the ticket now being voted
by the negroes, and which you k,aow is be
ing voted W the negroes.
Your election is lost. but there is some
thing even more valuable that may yet be
saved Try and save it 1t is the advice
of those who wish you we'll.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
OUTRAGEOUS PROCEEDING

The Radical authorities of Staunton
have appointed, we learn, about a dozen
special policemen for the election, to be
paid So day out of the City Treasury.
This is an OUTRAGE GU the public, there be-
ing no necessity. as they well know, for
such an extra force.
If the Radicals expect to secure votes
by these appointments they are mistaken.
You can't get the political support of
white men in Stauuton, and you'll find you
can't,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
ANOTHER DELIBERATE LIE.

Another lie was started and carried by
the mon grels yesterday. 1t is to the effect
that Mr. JNo. M. CARROLL does not want
the office of Treasurer, but is only put up
by the Conservative party and if elected
will resign, SO another man may be put in
his place by the Council the Conservatives
expect to elect. This is a lie deliberately
manufactured to affect Mr.. CARRoLL's
vote
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

If the wealth Of Mr.. Bickle can keep
your business up, and he would give it for
that purpose, it might be different. But
you depend, if you are a merchant, or a
lawyer, or a mechanic, or newspaper
man, or doctor, or anything else, on the
people of Staunton. If you vote on per-
sonal considerations, they will trade on the
same principle. Look around you and see
how you think it will work
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

You have heard for six weeks the cry
through the Basement Organ of ''no party. :"
Look at the poll to-day, and you will see
Taylor Jefferson, negro ward politician,
the leading canvasser of the mongrel tick
st,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
IA YLOR JEFFER SON TICKET.

IA YLOR JEFFER SON TICKET
We hear that the mongrel crowd pro-
pose get out ticket with the old council
men, old city officers and blank for May
or, and head it Conservative ticket. TAY-
LoR JEFFERSON will hand 'em round live
ly. The blank is filled with BICKLE's
name for the RAIDS on the sly.
No ticket Ia the regular Conservative
ticket unless Nominated at the Primary"
is on it, and the names Of candidates for
all the offices printed CT. it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

The REMAINS of the late Bishop Johns
were removed from the vault at Ivy Hill
Cemetery, Monday, and inferred in the
new cemetery at the Theological Seminary.
The remains of Bishop Payne, which are
now buried in st. Paul's Church grave
yard, will also be removed to the new
cemetery.
The Recording Angel puts down a bust
ness lie just the same as any other.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

Mr.. GEORGE P. BAKER, formerly of
this place, but residing in staunton, Va,
sinae the war, was one Of she successful
candidates for Councilmen, at the primary
election held IN Staunton on Friday. It
is equivalent to election -Winchester
IEiaea,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

THERE is but one ticket before the white
men of Stauntqn to-day. All the others
look for support from the Radicals. It
needs no argument to assure you of that
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VorE so to-day that you can look man
in the face tomorrow without having to
explain.
Tomorrow YOU will wish you had taken
this advice.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

LOOK at the men from the county in
Stanton this morning Does that look
like this was mere personal struggle for
Office by the Conservative party?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

CAPT. WILLIAM L. BALTHIs, the Con-
serva! i've nominee for mayor of Staunton,
is brother of Mr. French Ralthis, of the
firm CT Balthis & Keller, of this place.
Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

DON'T think you can vote for the Radi-
cal Mayor on the sly! Your sin will sure
ly find you out.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

THE white people of every Virginia city
are on the streets this morning working for
their ticket, shall we OF Staunton do less :?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26
REV NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


TRUsTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE PRO-
\ PERTY.-As Substituted Trustee in a
Deed of Trust executed On May 30th, 1872, by
Ms. Charlotte B. Taylor to David R. Williams,
Trustae. recorded in the Clerks Office of the
Hastings Court ofStaunton, by direction of tn e
beneficiary, will proceed, in front of the
court. house, in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, JULY "a, 1876,
at O'Clock P NJ, to sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, that large and commodious
property on Church street, in the city of Staun-
ton, at present occupied by Mrs Taylor as
Boarding House. The lot fronts 70 feet on
Church street, and runs back to 10 foot alley.
The House con !ains I'll rooms, and is in good
repair.
TERas OF SALz.-Cash in hand to paw the
costs of the sale, and the balance upon credit of
five years in equal animal payments, the inter-
est to be paid annually, for which bonds with
good personal security will be required to be
secured by deed of trust on the property.
RICHARD P. BELL,
may26-tds Substituted Trustee.
COMMITTING NEW.-THE SUBSCRIBER.
- returIs : thanks to the public for their
liberal patronage, begs to inform them that he
has just returned from market with general
GkoOEaIFs, HARDWARE
QUELNS;V ARE, WOODEN WARE,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
CLOTHING, DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
and everything appertaining to fall stock, all
bought under the 'uass advantageous croum-
stances, aad st The ruling low prices, which he
10 prepared to sell to
PRoMPT PAYING AND. CASH CUSTOMERS
on the most liberal terms. All he asks is a call
and examination OF his stock
may26-3m VIM. NJ. CALDWELL.
Waynesbcro, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

This is the month for new spring bon
nets, and husbands should remember that
BENJAMIN Franklin said, s'Avoid all argu.
ments at home."
Mr.. Moody, the revivalist, was given a
purse Of 81 500 during his stay in Augusta,
Ga. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

DIT NOMINATED AT THE PRIMA.
RY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE CONSERVATIVE
TICKET NOMINATED AT THE PRI-
MARY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

WM. L. RALTHIs OF Taylor Jefferson
choose ye this day whom ye will servel
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE WHITE MANS TICK.
ET NOMINATED AT THE PRIMA.
RY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE CONSERVATIVE
TICKET NOMIN ATED AT THE PRI-
MARY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE WHITE MANS TICK
EFT NOMINATED AT THE PRIMA-
RY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE WHITE MANS TICK.
Ell NOMINATED AT THE PRIMA-
RY.
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CttUIUIIttl tlIIU.
STAUNToN, VA. April q, 1876.


VOTE THE WHITE MANS TICK
EFT NOMINATED AT THE PRIMA-
RY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE CONSEi> VATIVE
TICKET NOMINATED AT THE PRI-
MARY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

VOTE THE CONSERV ALIVE
TICKET NOMINATED AT THE PRI-
MARY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-26

HOW THEY PROPOSE
GAIN THE VICTORY.
BY SELLING GOODS SO LOW
THAT NO OTHE. HOUSE
IN VIRGINIA CAN UN.
DERSELL THEM.
LOEB BROS.
Don't intend to be undersold by anybody,
and therefore submit to the good people
of the Valley as proof, the
Revised Cash Price List:
IL LAUREL D. BROWN COTTON
- Cents.
Calcos, 3, and 7 cen.s-the best.
Lonesdale Cambria, l39
New York Mills Beached Cotton, ls3 cents.
Wamsutta Bleached Cotton, l29 cents.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton, 10 cents.
Androscoggin Cotton, cents.
Good Bleached Cotton a, 6, Z and cents.
Cheviots from l25 cents up.
Kentucky Jeans from l0c. up.
Heavy and Fine Brown Cotton, s, and 7c.
1914 BLEACHED SHEETING, ONLY Csc:
4e INCH PILLOW CASE COTTON, only SC
Excellent Percales yard wide, l2A and l5c.
White Victoria Lawn, yard wide l6 GEMS.
White Swiss from 10 cents up,
White Linen, yard wide, rs cents.
80 inch All Linen Towels l2c., worth Csc.
Tickings from l0c. up.
A Beautiful WHITE BED SPREAD only socs,
Worth rs.
2-BUTTON KID CLOVES ONLY 60 GENT
WORTH 81.
SILK SCARFS IN ALL COI:ORS, ONLY &c.
lRAIR NICE LACE CURTAINS, ONLY So. co,
WORTH $3.50.
Black Grenadines beautiful assortment we
sell very cheap.
Cambria Edgings and Inssrtirgs from Sc up.
Cash's and osher Trimmings and Ru files ut
value.
| Dozen Nice Neck Rufus only rs cents.
3 Pair Ladies Good Hose for 25 cents.
8 Nice all Linen Handkerchief, for 5 cents.
| Beautiful Summer Skirt for so cents
| Corsets from 80 cents up.
Parasos from rs cents up
| Fans of all kinds and all pric es
All our Dress Goods will be sold at a sacri-
fee.
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Candidates for Office,


H.ITY CLERK.-TO THE VOTERS OF THE
CITY OF STANTON: Gentlem EN- here.
by announce myself candidate for reelection
to the Office of. CLERK OF THE COURT OF
HUSTINGS for the City of Stanton Having
devoted more than quarter of century to the
duties of the office, and grown gray in your
service, l trust that it will be your pleasure to
re-elect me, pledging myself, if elected, to dis
charge the duties of the office faithfully and
impartally- the aid of Mr. Argenbright.
ap7-tde JAMES F. PATTERSON.
GITY SERGEANT.--TO THE VOTERS OF
I ] THE CITY OF STAUNTON: hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the office of CITY
SERE EANT, subject to the decision of the
CONSERVATIVE PRIMARY ELECTION.
Having discharged the duties of the office since
June last to your satisfaction, as trust | no pc
it will be your pleasure to elect me- and if
elected, pledge myself to discharge the duties
OF the office promptly, faithfully and impair.
TALLY.
iap7-tde WIN. D. RUNNELs.
!NITY TREASURER. Il RESPECTFULLY
u announce myself candidate for the office
of CITY TREASURER, and in making this
announcement, beg 10 say to my friends that
after serving you for FIVE years as Treasurer, |
was forced by stress of circumstances--wh1chI
trust you apprenticeship resign. The reasons
tor my resignation are now removed, and if
elected, intend to devote my ENTIRE TIME
AND ATTENTION to the duties of the Office
ap7-tde A 5oHS N. CARROLL.
4 NLERK OF TIE HUSTINGS COURT Il
~ hereby announce myself a. candidate for
CLERK OF THE HUSTINGS COURT of the
city of Stanton. l have had TEN years. ex
perience as Deputy Clerk of Court of similar
jurisdiction, and refer to the Staunton Bar Tor
qualifications.
respectfully solicit the support of my fellow
citizens of Stanton. Subject TO the decision of
the Primary Election.
ap7-tde R.D. RYAN.
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.-TO
'. ! THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
TON: Gentlemen-I respectfully announce my
self candidate for reelection to the office of
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE Should
1t be your pleasure to re-elect me, will dis
charge the duties of the office to the best of my
ability. Respectfully,
ap7-tde GEO Il. HUDSON
GNITY TREASURER CITIZENS:
~ | most respectfully announce myself can
didate, and solicit your suffrage. for reelection
to the Office of CITY TREASURER. If elected,
will in the future as in the past, devote my en-
tire time and attention to the discharge of the
duties of the office.
ap7-tde HEBER KER.
NiTY ATTORNEY TO THE VOTERS OF
" STAUNTON: If it shall be your pleasure to
re, elect me to the Office of COMMONWEALTH'S
ATTORNEY, it shall be my endeavor in the fu-
ture, as it has been in the past, to discharge
with the utmost fidelity the duties which per
tain to the place.
apl4-tde THoS. G. ELDER.