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Cherif's Sale.

OheriH's Sale.
By virtue of two executions in my hands for col
lection, one in the name OIL. A. & Y. NJ. Bickle
against the Mozart Institute Company, and the 9TH
err in the name of the National Valley Bank OF
Staunton against w. 6. Darlington r. II. Phillips,
President of Mozart Institute Company, I will offer
at Mozart Hall, in Staunton at public auction, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 7th 1876,
elegant Pianos, Cabinet Organ, 20 sets Chamber
Furniture complete, Walnut do. complete extra
Walnut d. doz. Chamber chairs, l8 small re cking
chairs large do 20 Tin Toilet SETS 20 Wash basins
"a Chambers IL white Mugs Y Soap stands 10 cham
Der carpets, sets of Walnut Paror Furniture COM
plete, Brussels carpets, Hall chairs. l Oak Hat
Rack, Walnut Dining, Extension Tables, dozen
Dining-room chairs. large chairs, 8 Pine Tables
Office Desk Ill. Table two chairs, large cooking
FORKS, As Table Spoons, AZ Tea Spoons, IL Butter
Knives. 40 Sheets. 81 pair Pillow cases. spreads
35 pair Blankets 8 Table-clOths. Wine cloths and
a large and elegant assortment of Glass and China
Ware consisting OF goblets glasses, tumblers syn
up pitchers castOrs, chatting dishes, plates, cups and
saucers, sugar dishes, water pitchers and bowls to-
gether with large lot of Kitchen Furniture all of
which will be sold, without reserve FOR CASH.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, a. m.
VIM. L. MOWRY, s, A. C.
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SERGEANT7S SALE.

Since the date of the above levy by the
Sheriff of Augusta county, have levied on all the
above enumerated property to satisfy three exc
cutiens in my hands for collection, viz: Two in the
name OF VIM. e. Wood Co.. and the third in the
name of George F. Flick VS. the Mozart Institute
Company which will be sold at the same time and
place and upon the same terms above set forth.
WIN. d. RUNNELS,
Sergeant city of Staunton,
H. M Cushing Euctlonecr. mar 81 !
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TnDAsURrR's OFFICE, Feb. 28th, 1876.

TREAsuRER's OFFICE, Feb. 20th 1876.
YKTATER TAX, lS76.-NOTICE is hereby given
w that the WATER TICKETS for 1876 are
ready and i'll my hands for collection. One quarter
is past DUE and persons using water from the city
pines are liable to have their WATER CUT OFF and 5
per cent added to their bills Call early and settle.
HEBER KER,
maro-2t City Treasurer
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lease No.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States
for the Western District CT Vain Bankruptcy
In the matter of Wm A. Wilkinson, Bankrupt.
20 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
The undersigned, A S. Hall, OF Buckingham
county, Va, hereby gives notice of his appointment
nent as assignee of the estate of w A. Wilkinson OF
buckingham county, in said district who was, OF
the 80 day OF - a. d., adiudged Bank
said district. A. S. HALL hssipnas
Dated. Buckingham c. H., Feb. 22, 1876.
Est
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Asslgnee's Sale
OF
RE AL ESTATE
Craig County, Va.
In obedience to decree OF the U. S. District
Court for the Western District Of Va in the matter
OF T. G. Hill, Assignee. vs.. John Lark, will sell in
front OF the Courthouse door Of Craig county, at
public auction. to the highest bidder, ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 21st, 1875,
one tract of land described in the schedule OF said
Bankrupt, as containing
70 ACRES,
(but which is described on the land book OF said
county containing s7S acres) lying and being in
Mills Cave, in said county.
rms land is situated in fertile valley, we'll adapt
cd to the culture of grasses grain of every descrp
tion with comfortable dwelling, out-honses, barn,
etc. 1t is described in the schedule to be cucumber
ed by deed of trust to Alexander Sawyer for
SIP. No date Of trust is given, any record
be found of such trust.
TERMS OF SALE: If trust established,
cash to satisfy said trust and balance fourth
cash, and the balance in six, twelve and eighteen
months the purchaser giving bonds with ample per-
sonal security, and the title to be retained by AS
s8nee until the whole of the purchase money shall
have been iully paid.
C. g. HILL, Assignee,
Feo 24-tds OF John Lark Bankrupt
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A ssignee's Sale of Real Estate in
n Augusta COanty, Va


n Augusta COanty, Va.
In obedience to decree of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District Of Va render
ed on the 18th day OF May 1875 and 3lst OF January
1876, in the matter of Heyden's Assignee VS.. Hey
den will sell, in front Of the Courthouse, in the
city OF Staunton, at public auction,
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of MARCH, 1876,
at o'clock p M, the following Real Estate to wit:
A tract of land situated miles northwest OF
Staunton, on the road leading to Schutterie's Mill
adjoining the lands OF Huzzy and others, containing
So Acres, Foods and 80 Poles,
mentioned in said decree as IS plus acres This land
on account OF its natural fertility, well as its
proximity to such market Staunton affords, is
very valuable especially to any one desiring to en-
gage in the truck milk business,
The improvements consist of comfortable Dwell
ling and all necessary out-bu1dings.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth cash, and the bal
ance on credit of g. IL and 15 months with interest
from date OF sale, at the rate of six per cent? the
purchaser giving bonds with ample personal securi-
y Tor the deferred payments and the title retained
as ultimate security.
ROBERT CRAIG. Assignee
1eD lO-tds OF Thos. Hayden bkt
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robert P Eubanl, bankrupt
This cause came on again this day to be again
h ard, upon the papers formerly read. On consd-
Grafton the Court doth order and Decree that this
cause be referred to Vim. b. Lurty OF Harrisonburg
Rockingham county. Va as Special Commissioned
to take an account OF the lens upon the land sold
and their priorities. and report this Court And
it is further ordered, before proceeding take such
account, the said Special Commissioner shall give.
notice Of the time and place Of taking same by
four weeks publication i'll the valley Virginian,'
weekly newspaper published in the city of Staunton
which publication shall be equivalent to personal
service OF notice upon all parties interested.
ALEX. RIVES.
Feb. Is, 1876
IN pun of the above deer ee, will, on SAT-
URDAY, the 25th day OF MARCH, 1876 take an ac-
count OF the liens and their priorties in the above
cause. All persons interested in said estate,
CURED to present their debts before that day.
properly authenticated, at my Office il Harrisonbnrg
Va w. B. LURTY, Com'r.
mar2-
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w. Fl. WELLER.

NEXT DOOR TO GRANGE BUILDING,
Has just received new supply of
Pride of the West,
Wamsutta,
Fruit OF the Loom,
Androscoggin,
Lonsdale Cambria,
Caicoes,
Wine Cloths
Black ApacaS,
Ecrue Lace, and Windsor Ties
Hamburg Edges and InsertIngs,
Ruffs and Rulings.
Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Kid Gloves
Corsets,
Linen and Flesh Towels,
Check Muslins
Napkins,
NEW GOODS
His stock is fresh and desirable, and will be sold
vt prices to suit the times maF s-zs
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lease No. I

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES Tor the estcrn District Of Vain Bank
ruptcy.
IN the matter of A. P. Devericks, Bankrupt
To aohons it may concern:
The undersigned. John Paul, Of Rockingham
county Va. hereby gives notice OF his appointment
as Assignee On place of F. A. Berlin, resignsd) of
the estate of A. P. Devericks, Of county
in said District, who the day of a d
,adiudged Bankrupt on his own petition by
the District Court of said District -
Dated Feb. 18th. 1876.
feb 243t JOHN PATTI Assionoa
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Golution Iodo Bromide eff Calcium comp. For
NJ sale'hy W. 4. Tyree, druggist. Jan
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Assignee's Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE
Page County, Va.

In pursuance of order OF the e.. s. District
Court for the We tern District of Virginia, in the
matter of John Miller Bankrupt, will, rs Assignee,
of said Bankrupt
ON SATURDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1876,
in front OF the Courthouse OF Page county, sell at
public auction. to the highest bidder the following
valuable real estate, to wit-one tract containing
46 ACRES,
more less, and is the upon which the said
bankrupt now resides. Also tract containing
SO ACRES,
more OF less, all of which is in Page county and on
the waters Of Dry Rum and was surrendered by laid
bankrupt in bankruptcy.
TERMS OF SALE :-OnefOurth Of the purchase
money cash. and the residue in three equal payments
at six twelve and eighteen months from day of sale
the purchaser to execute bonds for deferred pay-
ments with good personal security (Which bonds are
to bear interest from date) and the title to be re-
tanned until all the purchase money is paid.
i. JONES ARMSTRONG, Assignee,
Feb 24-tds OF John Miller, Bankrupt
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DeIlIs5 CO1fI-uay,J \
a HOUSE and LOT of about one acre of ground in
Moscow, known as the Williams property. The inn
Droyements are good and the place desirable.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay the COST Of
sut and expenses of sale, the residue upon credit
of six twelve and eighteen months, from the day of
sale with interest from said date the purchaser to
give bonds with approved personal security for the
deferred payments, and title to be retained ulti
mate security.
mar 2-tdS NJ r. WHITE Com T.
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YETANTED.-To exchange good six year old rid
w ing and driving Horse for Buggy, Rock.
away ora go1 Watch
Apply az THIS OFflCE.
man
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lease No. j
I N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
I States for the Western District of Virginia-In
Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Thomas Chapman, bankrupt
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. John Paul. of Rockingham
county, Va. hereby gives notice OF his appointment
as assignee OF the estate OF Thomas Chapman, OF
buckingham Co.. in said District who was on the 4th
day OF May, a. d., 1874 adiudged bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court OF said District
Dated Feb. 18th, 1875.
FEB 2+5t JOHN PAUL, Assignee.
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Assignee's Sale
OF
REAL EST TE.
CRAIG COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

In obedience to a decree OF the United States Dis
trlct Court for the Western District OF Virginia
dered on the 10th day of February 1875 the mat
ter OF Clifton G. Hill, Assignee George w. Nor
san will sell in front OF the Court house door of
Craig county, to the highest bidder, at public auc-
ton,
TUESDAY, MARCH DIST, 1876,
the following tracts of land embrac ed in the schedule
OF said Bankrupt, to wit:
One tract OF l6o acres, situated Craigs Creek,
branch OF James river. in said county, adjoining the
lands OF Reuben Farrow, and others.
Also, one tract of 46 acres, part of survey of 14s
acres, adjoining the other tract.
Improvements consist of dwelling. and other out
houses. The land is in fair state of cultivation
and forest covered with pine and other valuable
timber.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to satisfy said
trust deed and expenses thereof and residue one
fourth cash. and the balance six twelve and eight
cen months credit the purchaser giving bonds with
ample personal security and the title be retained
by sthe Assignee until the whole OF the purchase
money shall have been paid
G. G. HILL, Assignee
Feb25-tds of George w. Morgan Bankrupt.
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MISREPRESENTATION ORDER.-m the Clerks
Office OF the Court of Hastings for the CITY Of
Staunton, February, 18th, 1876.
James 7. Byers and B. Frank Eakle, partners do
ing business under the firm name of Byers Eakle,
Plaintiffs.
Charlotte B. Taylor, James A. Latane, David r.
Williams, Trustee, Emma j. Marshall and James NJ.
Stout, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain decrea to en
force Judgment lien OF the plaintiffs against the d.
PENDANT, Charlotte B. Taylor. -
And it appearing by affidavit filed among the M.
pers Of this cause, that the defendants David 3
Williams and Emma ]. Marshall, are nonresident.
OF the State OF Virginia, it is ordered that thew do
appear here within one month after due nm hcs+;on
OF this order. and do what is necessary to nrotect
their interests in this suit. Tesfe W pio.eet
pnnaon cn,,o JAMES nI F: PATTERSON, Clerk.
c,ilIsoi, Nr"i' oi"eeah, p. g. feb II At
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MisceUaneou

Mlscellane ous.
FOR 20 DA Us |
: ME largest Bankrupt sale OF DRY GOODS, No
IN VA China and Glassware ever
| gusta county, for thirty days. commencing an
Tuesday, February 18th, 1876.
ct Elsom Piper, at their old stand adjoinins he
| m tho -,
from day to day for hrtv ana coAuAuiAg
| desirable and consista Of o~s'' Ans stoek - VsU
anu sons'e'1 oi
|
|
DRY eooDs, MOTIONS, SHOES, eUzsNswAxa,
cHINAWARE, GLASSWARE ere.
p,sck ,,ooa r.
csnts p Iase W ana % cents, worth Is ana ~
Sontn, N Iarse ana varied assortment OF Dress
ss1s : - es sat s. as'
en- collars 10 cents
best caIicoe. TX
c.
cents. best crash 1o1k oo,+., orH- AVA ..u...
cheek aieae eo hto; 10y cents worth 49, black
W.
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DOR RENT.-The very desirable properly IN tae
j Southwestern suburbs of the city, known a..
the Tate property. comodious
BRICK DWELLING,
with necessary out-buildings, IS acres OF EreunA.
well improved with
FRUIT, &C.
This is one OF the most delightful residences n
the Valley
Also the large Brick building, originally known ~
the valley HOTEL property, in the Northern por-
tlon OF the city, containing Is comfortable rooMs,
all freshly white washed and renovated.
Also new HOUSE of II rooms. situated near the
valley h Il. Depot and arranged for Boarding
House This property is entirely new and has nsysa
been occupied.
For terms, apply to
octs H. RISK, Agent.
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S A Il II
OF A
HOUSE & LOT
MOSCOW.

DY virtue of decree in the Circuit Court for Au-
ID gusta county, in the cause OF Moher VS.. Nc
earthly will sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, before the Court House OF said county, on
n1nsau EEamaM 9H1F. 1874
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lease No. j
n the District Court of the United States for the
l. Western District of Vain Bankruptcy.
In the matter of j. w. Marshall, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned John Paul. of Rockingham
Co., Va, hereby gives notice of his appointment
~ Assignee lin place of F. A. Berlin, resigned of
the estate OF j. w. Marshall of - county in
said District, who was on the day of
a: d., adiudged bankrupt on his own peti-
ton by the District Court of said District
Dated Feb. 18th, 1916.
feb 243t JOHN PATTI Assionae
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His stock is fresh and desirable, and will be sold
prices to suit the times mAF s-zs
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hMbnsGH EDf:lNG AND ms ERTINGs.
's'f sH':s2' Ut WELLERS
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baltimore cattle NInr,.ct

WEDNESDAY, sept. 10. 1876.
BEEF CATrte.-The wholesale ma,ket was tole-
rably active this week at about the same price.
as last week, bat the retail trade showed but
little il any life even from th, beginning. and i,
became more and more sluggish il progress
cd. Some operators thought there was a decline
on all grades of 5G9lc, while others considered
that lower figures were confined TO the medium
and common grades. There were more good
Cattle on the market than last week, bu, large
portion of them were reshipped East early in
the quotations T5@S5 30.
Prices this week for Reef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 4 81 (3S5 40-that generally
rated first quality l2@9sI s7--medium or good
fai! quality 25G9S4 0O--ordiuary thin Steers
oxen and Cows 2 75@S3 25-general average
of the market this week 81 ;2-extreme range Of
prices 75GSSj 40. Mos, OF The sales we're from
IS TO 81 80 per 100 lbs. or the receipts 900
head came from Ohio, lT5l from Va, l34s from
West Virginia, SO from Maryland, and CT
from Tennessee total receipts for the week
1929 head, against 1852 last week, and $685.
head same time last year. OF the offerings lose
head were taken by Baltimore butchers, 10 sold
to Washington city dealers, $40 to York county
(Pa.) and Carroll county (Md.) dealers and Cos
bead 10 Eastern spectators sales for The
pas, week 2OlO head, against 2OlI last week, and
23l3 head same time las, year.
SwEE.-There has been no mott, cable change
in the activity oftIe market this week as com.
pared With last week The supply has been
generally about equal 10 the demand, and the
quality the same rs Last week. Heavier Hogs
are becoming hat more ia demand in
view Of the advance in Lard. Prices are of a
fun &c, no Hogs icing cold row over s. cents,
and from rhat down to cents sgaiast sGI9
cts per ID. last week. Prices are just now at n
stand, with no imminent prospect Of a change
Receipts this week 4175 head, against 1880 last
last week, aud 1914 head same time last year.
SHggp AND LAuBs.-The market fer Sheep
continues without serious change, the quality is
a tt0e better, but sales are made TO butchers We
~ slowly, and there is no Eastern demand wor-
Thy Of note. There is n fair demand for good
oIen wool stock sheep at former rates. We
quote butcher sheep at 4Cl5 cenis. Lambs 20
CoS3 so per head, or lC95} cts per 10. Stock
Sheep 2@S3 80 per head Receipts this week
1874 bead, against 1874 last week, and 3Gls
head same time last year.-SnH.
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HHEST VIRGINIA, 30 WI .-At ~
w IN tie Clsrk's ONCE ~ iac to4.4
OF lla"'phfe Comfy, on ,he hf- h'l-'
September 1876. j
Benjamin ~. Allison and 2. y BIO W 1
Plaintiffs,
as.
The heirs Of Sampson Henderson, re p
ceased, &c. Dc'endants, ~ Chh W.
The OLDEST of ibis suit IA 20 pafnal3
cfos Of land lyiog IN said county 81
miles from Slane's Gross Roads. " VIZ
son Henderson. TIE elder, decd diel
70 sell said land and j vide the pfoeesA
ihe parties entitled thereto. "A
And u apPeaiing by AFFIDAVIT ihsi ~ Fl
dants, William, John jones md ~, =.
der on, childfgn and heirs of Jame' .,...s
deed who was n son Of Wi'iiam
dec d d, are not residents Of this siaie ~
the ramos a the other childfcn ara wv
james Henderson, decd, are uuhnoH, -.
60 that tie uamcs 81 Tie children ~. -.
MACY Braiion, q daughter q John ~ ". ~
dec a ere unknown, ard also t1ai -
Of tle .hidfeu and heirs Of Thomas II
who was ? fOa OF sampson iicndcf'oa ~, y
decd are unknown and said nasa2p, Z
sons being also defendants 10 tbs il n.
known parties. On motion 90 The
is ordered that said absent dofeudanh T.,
unknown polie, do appeas =, 80 ,'i rl ms %
To- r,es,h'S1 We. 1876. aai % W p
,.se-,.r, 10 pro- =. " Interests. ~
/, y, - fsrta. that The said ordcg be Io.N
=. sa13 according 90 lew Icl.e' -. ,.,e
G.. S. WHITE, Ot-"'
v@t9s 1870.
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INVEST VIRGINIA, TO WIT At me, =
w in the Clerks Office Of lie Couaiy CO
OF Hampshire county, ON the last Mon34y
July, 1916.
VIM. II. Powell, Sheriff OF IIampsla
county, and as such committee N
ministrator Of Jesse Pugh. DECD
Plaintiff,
rs.
Lemuol Pugh, Margaret Pugb, I. !
Nelson and Mary his wife, JcAn v
Pugh. Isabella j. Pugh, DAVID 4
PGgh, Evan j.. Pugh, Martha j. I'D
Jesse w. Pugh. Abncr RinclaTt. Ia
ucl j. Rinehart. one Of the heir 4
law Of Sarah Binchart, decd vie 1
said Abncr, and thc other heirs Ct q
of said Rinehart whose names are N
known, Defendants, Is CHAxrmI
The object OF this suit is 10 rccsI
the Instruction OF the Court rs 70 vie.
CT the payment of a certain sun oinl
ney, viz: 1884 II paid by Jesse Pd.
Gec'd.to Abncr Rinehart, Sept ., ~
rs evidenced Nv the writing obliga1t
Of the latter Of said date, 10 to Be Il
sidered rs an advancement 70 S-rI
Rinchart. decd, daughter OF said Jssl
PHgh and wife Of said Abncr, and lei 4
Quoted from the distributivc share oi1l
children and heirs at law Of said Saa
in the personal estate OF said ~
Pugb, deed. Also, TO settle and aa
the accounts Of VIM. If. Powell st.5I
Of Hampshire county, and as such os
mittce administrators Of Jesse I-E
decd, and distribute the persons
sets among those entitled thereto. y
IL appearing by affidavit that J
Rinclart, Lcmucl j. Rinchart AMI
unknown heirs Of Sarah Rinchartoe
do not reside in This state. it is orr
that said Eon.residcnts arc rcqu' f
appear within four weeks after ne T
Of the FIRST publication hereof 81
via. is necessary % protect thcH
cst5 in this suit. Tc-c.
G. <. WHITE, &. C.c.L
Sept. /, 1867.
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HvJ. S. Mnrhnrrr rn.onno 49,

~J. $. Maybcrry, a revenue dctc c
tive living at Blount Springs, in Alabama,
was brutally assassinatcd OH Saturday
night last. Tho murderer shot him
through rear door, seven buck shot en-.
tering his head and killing him instantly.
The night was dark and the murderer
escaped. The general impression is that
the assassin was one Of the gang of
countcrtcitcIs now under indictment and
whose trial will soon come off. Nav.
berry was the most important witness
against their: Great Indignation is felt.
and earnest efforts are being made to
ferret out the murderer.
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of toe pas ment Of Pcnsioas
to the army ia 1875
mounting TO So sl5,ft5. - -
81 20 which add the a.
mount Cf navy pensions
paid during tina, yoa,
$t73, 07375, aud we have ~
the exact amount which a
grces With the official rolls
ON page D before stated,
leaving difference or
balance OF 2lC; Cs6 CO
N0taccouuiei Tor. except 5ts <C7 So
Amount paid the 50 pension
agents. aud their expenses,
averaging each between
$4,000, end $4,000 leay-
ing a difference Of Ss,tJs, $50 n
unaccountcd FOR. as the other expenses
Of the pension bureau are paid by n
separate appropriation. a report Of the
committee on pensions TO the House
made in February OF this year, states
that two clerks in the pension bureau,
Stiles and Caitrey, were detailed TO act
rs clerks 10 the Republican Congress
sional Committee and drew their pay
monthly from the pension fund although
they never appeared ut their desks in
Che pension Office. II is also in evidence
that detective Bell was employed TO go
10 st. Louis during the whskey trials
and work in the interest Of certain par
ties and against tho Government, and
was paid out OF the pension fund lie
was recommended by President Grant
and appointed by Secretary Chandler.
USE OF TUBIC MONEY 10 INFLUENCE
ELECTIONS.
1t is a notorious fact that the Repuh-
iicm party, In various ways have made
free use OF public funds To carry clcc
tions. IL Is IN evidence before one OF
the Committees OF the House, that $32..
O0O was paid from the Secret Service
fund, in io7l-2 and ., on the Order Of
tho Attorney General OF the United
states to john Davenport, TO be used
IN the elections in New York city. IL
IS . fact well established that tax is
levied upou ali Office holders, clerks and
employees in the departments OF the
Government 30 raise election funds and
that post traders and other appointees
anu contractors all made to contribute
their quotas 1t is in testimony that
certain Information was given by the
Treasury Department 10 Henry Clcws,
New ! orli Banker, touching sales OF
gold, and Information concerning bonds,
by which lie was enabled to maxi a large
sum OF money, in return for which it was
understood that he was TO contribute
$4,000 to the election fund duriag that
year, which lie did. This tax ami these
contributions generally come from the
Treasury OF the United States, although
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