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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Valuable Real Estate
AT
PRIVATE SAIB.
WYE offer at private sale at fair prices
WV aud on liberal paYments, the follow

WYE offer at private sale at fair prices
wv aud on liberal payments, the follow
ing described property, and our rea-
son for II II that We have more land than
we want, but tess money than we would
like to have. All these lands are within
less than one mile Of Wallace's Switch, on
the A. Nj. u o. Railroad, five miles east of
Bristol, Washington county, Va.
Tract No. contains ia acres, mostly
cleared, has on il two good SPRING., q small
log house and some fruit trees.
Trnot No. 2 contains 81 acres. one third
in original timber several good springs, a
small, nearly new, log house and a few
fruit trees on it.
Tract No. 3 contains 80 acres of very
fine land, mostly cleared, well watered, but
no buildings, good timbered land detached
from it will be sold with it ifdesired.
Tract No. 4 contains 100 acres strictly
prime land, fair proportion in fine timber,
well watered, will be sold either with or
without buildings, which are detached from
it by public road.
Tract No. contains 100 acres, over
One-third in good timber, two log houses on
1t, we'll watered aud some orchard, will
make a nice hOme.
AAHNk W. v SohNhihb AOO acres excellent
land, plenty Of timber, good buildings, fine
orchard and finely watered-Mills, Stores,
Post Office, &C., right at the place.
Tracts No. I, 8, 8 and 10 are small hous-
os and with / to acre lots at Wallace's
Switch, well suited TO mechanics OF any one
Of small means. Also seyeral valuable va.
cant lots at same place al fair prices.
Tract No, Invaluable Tan Yard and
new buildings, at Wsllace's Switch, now in
successful operation, Wheelwright and
Blacksmith shops adjoining. We will eth
err sell or lease the Tannery aF give some
good tanner with some capital and fair
business capacity AZ interest in the concern
Tract No, la-A nice cottage and I acre
lot and good out houses, on the Va, side Of
Bristol, at present occupied by Il. d, Grad.
dock, this is regarded as really desirable
property.
All the tract lands were originally en-.
braced ia 9pe boundary, therefore can be
thrown into larger tFOota II preferred or
some CT ihem divided into smaller ones. All
the hand lies well, plenty water, and suita-
bio land for meadow on even the small one
named. These are good limestone lands,
and persons desiring homes will 10 veil to
examine them. They viii w shoWa at any
time by Mr.. W, s, Mip0F, az either Of the
undersigned, She title to any Of the
ppapaftg 10 OF will be made perfect.
JOHN II. WALLACE,
for himself and others Of the late fga d
j. II. Wallace & Co.
Sept 8, '76-tf,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Murder Will Out.

A few years ago august Flower,
was discovered to be a certain cure for
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint, a few
thin Dyspeptics made known to their
friends how easily and quickly they
had been cured by its use. The great
merits of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER
became heraled through the country
by one sufferer to another, until.
without advertising, its sale has be-
come immense. Druggists in EVERY
TOWN in the United States are SELL
ing it. No person suffering with
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Cos
ttveness, palpitation Of the Heart, in
digestion, low spirits, etc., can take
three doses without relief. Go to your
Druggist BUNTING q PEPPER, and get
a bottle for rs cents and try it. Sample
bottles 10 cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

An ex-Alderman of New York
is reported to have said a few days
ago:
depend upon 1t, it's all true. It's
a job put up by the people in power to
defeat, Tildep; The bargain is that
Tweed shall be brought back, arraign-
cd again before Noah Davis, his bail
is to be reduced to a nominal sum, and
he will then tell such stories about the
corrupt bargains between himself and
Tilden as will create such an immense
excitement right on the eva Of the
eleotisn as will do I'ildeh serious in.
jury, and at 30 late a day that the
damage can not be repaired In time
to be Of any service. It's fixed, be-
lleve me-"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

CtNpUaSScrS. Democratic Can
vassers for Sullivan are G. II. Vance,
NJ. l.. Blackley, w. d. Haynes. w.
w. Deaderick, Q. j. st. John, M. ID.
l.. Miller, b. G. Mcdowell, Thomas
Curtain, w. V. Vance, II. s. Gooksin.
4 list Of appointments for these
gentlemen will appear next week. 1t
was deemed best to appoint sufficient
number to keep each other warm in
case they had to bivouac on the Iron
Mountain.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
An Emory BOY Gone West.

The Independent ArkanSian, pub
lished in Dardanelle, Ark, has this
item In its issue Of the Sth:
We had pleasant call from Mr.. NJ,
7. Browning, late of Emory Il Henry
College, Monday, He is here looking
up location. We hope he will be
pleased with our State and will locate
as we would not object to having a
few more such men as we take him to
be.
Correct there is outcome in the
young man, and we predict we'll of
him,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
-Four of the WOrlSmcn Fall From
the Top of the New Church
Building

About three o'clock last Saturday
afternoon four Of the workmen came
near losing their lives while endeavor-
ing to place the king posts for the
principal roof of the newM. +. church
building on Main st. Messrs. Lilburn
Berry, VIM. II. Briscoe, Wiley Rector
and w. p. Graham were engaged as
aforesaid when Brlscoe knocked loose
one of the stays which were used to
hold the upright heavy roof timbers in
position when the whole tumbled,
suddenly tossing them from their feet
ut tho perilOus altitude of 80 feet
Mr.. Rector caught one of the guy ropes
of m adjacent derrick and was saved.
Mr.. Graham caught another one and
slid rapidly down, decorating his hands
badly in the descent. Mr., Berry fell
through the main church story and
passing between the joists struck the
basement floor and was horribly skim
ned end scratched, but received no
serious Commissions. Mr.. Briscoe
struck the central stringer of the main
floor and beside serious bruises, receiv-
ed CHASTITY cut under the jaw bone,
which was fractured. They had been
warned that the timbers were not we'll
braced, but decided otherwise. The
injuries of Messrs. Berry and Briscoe
were at first considered dangerous, but
have proven less so than was at first
believed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
AriOn, Guild, Church e Co, Stein.
way, Waters, National, March,
al & Smith Pianos, and 9th

Are sold at very low prices by w. F.
Cummins of Knoxville. Tenn. They
are fully warranted for aud years
and can't fail to please. He does not
deal in unreliable goods. Good new
pianos in rosewood cases and with all
late improvements are sold as low as
1925, and warranted. Write him for
catalogue and state just what kind of
instrument you desire and about the
amount you wish to pay when you
will receive full particulars by return
mail,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
NEWS.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1876.
Personal.

Gen, John b. Hood, Of New Or
leans, who lost leg while CALAMITY
fighting at Chicamauga, and who sue
cceded General Johnson while Sher-
man was before Atlanta is with his
family at the Va. House, where they
will remain a day or two. We hope
our citizens will extend to him those
courlesies and attentions SO eminently
his due.
Capt VIM, Gibboney, of Wythe.
vile, and Mr.. j. G. Nutty, of the
Lenoire, N. CO. Messenger, were in
town this A. M.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

A few years ago Parson Brownlow
took the Tennessee negro to his breast
to protect him from old Henry Foote,
"Tennessee's bull pup" Now he has
taken the bull pup to his bosom to
protect him from Yardley, the Ten
nessee negro candidate for Governor.
1t makes every difference in the world
where you put your Foote.- Courier
Journal.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
A Good Renter

Can get very valuable property in
Bristol, at half its real value, bycall-
ing at once on N, M. Taylor, Esq, or
L. E. Bibb: 1t contains one acre of
ground, nice dwelling, good store
house and the largest collection of
choice grapes, strawberries, pears,
peaches, &C., in the county.
April 25, '76-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL little son
OF Mr.. kokum, of Blountville, last
week pulled hair from mules tail,
and the doctor thinks the scar on the
boys head will be permanent.
Moral; Go to ]. Bamberger & Co.
for you ready-made clothing.
April lift.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The annual Conference of the NJ.
y. Church South will be held il this
town, commencing on the 18th OF
October. The new church will prob
ably be ready to accommodate the
Conference.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Broke Jdil.-Jack Ross escaped last
Thursday night from Abingdon Jail
by suddenly pushing aside and rush
ing past the wife of the jailor as she
entered the Jail TO lock him in his cell.
As he was under an eight years SEN
tence for arson it is presumed he will
call back to apologize to the lady whose
civilities he had not time to show his
appreciation of.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Mrs, FOa0Ler's Condition. -.Respon-
sponsive to the many kind notices of
the local press we are glad to state that
Mrs. Fowler is now cOnvalescent of
the worst case of typhoid fever brought
to our knowledge. At the end of 81
days she is nevertheless very low.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The Premium List of the Holston
Agricultural and Mechanical Society
for 1876 is received, and is d very
lair specimen of Job Printing and as
such creditable to the new office of
the SfdlldaW.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
births.

MAsSENGILL.-At Union Depot,
Temp, Sunday the 10th, the wife OF
o. ID, Massenglll Of a son, TILDEN.
HORK.-This morning at corner of
Moore and Cumberland streets, Good
son, the wife of Col. U. l.. York Of q
son. .-'" 80 Il
OHILDRESS,-on Thursday last.
on sixth street, Bristol; lie wife q,
Jno. IS. Cniidress Of a son. "
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The largest Sea Lions in the world,
and the only ones on exhibition in
the United States, can be seen sport
ing in their wrought iron tanks with
Old John Robinson's big show, which
exhibits here on on the 9th of October.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

If the un.Terry-fied Conservatives
of the Ninth Congressional District
succeed in electing Gen. Pridemore,
they will be justified in exhibiting
more pride than ever before.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Il. r, Stockholders Msetjng.-The
annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Il. 7. Va. & Ga. r. r. will be
held at Knoxville on the 18th of
October.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Centennial Bargains at J. Rambler
gers. Read Y-mada Clothing for
SptlRB' march est,
Hats and Caps In endless variety at
bamOergers' march est.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Brooklyn Argus" They let down
the tail.board at Saratoga and dropped
COnkling out Of the wagon, but we
snail be much mistaken II he isn't
found hanging to the aXle-tree.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The Lgiy cash cut in the throat of
Billy Briscoe by his ground and lofty
tumbling among the timbers Of the
new NJ, r.. Church was dressed by DIR.
w. II, Dulaney, and he is to-day doing
well
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

MORE animals, more cages, more
dens, more chariots, more performers,
more horses, more ponies, more birds,
more reptiles, largest procession, more
musicians and the greatest parade
ever witnessed, can be seen the day
Old John Robinson exhibits in Bristol
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Return Of Or. II. NJ. Grdnt.-Dr.
Grant has returned from Texas, and
requests US to notify the public that
he will be i'm his Office in Bristol next
Saturday, prepared to serve them.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Il. PIECRE,
Resumed Again.

l have again started business on my
own account, and am prepared to do
work on the lowest terms. / also keep
well selected assortment of Boots
and Shoes always on hand, which can
be bought at great bargains. Sign Of
the Big Boot, ain street, Bristol.
June Eft.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The Courier has been increased in
size to a 26x40 sheet, and is now very
neatly printed, Surely the people are
gov well served with local papers at
Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

ohio has the champion sagaclous
Cog, Al all times very savage on the
approach of strangers he recently as.
toRished the community by ipyously
EGl1oming man in a light wagon
who tied at the hitching post before
We house. The dog had never seen
ihe man before but something in the
iight wagon put him on his good be
lANior;. IL wasR Light Running Do
agent '
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Those who are troubled with Torpid
Liver, Constipation of the Bowels,
Piles, indigestion or any disorder of
the stomach, should take cdr. Wade's
Liver Corrector.n
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Go to Bamberger and see the Pro-
gress Shirt, latest thing, two shirts in
one. march 28.-tf.
The Elmwood Paper Collar, at Bam-
berger's-25 cts.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

what the Faculty Of the UniVSrsity Of NirgiAla
say ave TseogniIs with pleasure tho success Of
the school eVineed by The high standing Aad
rapid progress Of many Of Mr.. CABELL'H pupils
who have passed from his hands into ours with
all confidence, therefore, TeeOmmen nj the school
conducted by Mr.. CABRLL, TO those Who wish 10
have tkeiT sOns thoroughly trained for the Uhi-
vsIsily OF for any sphere Of higher eultaTO.-R
L. GndeIsleevs, Prof. Of 0fsek, Geo. fred.
Holmes. Prof. Of HAT. Lat. and Rh0t., John b.
Minor, Prof, OF Com. and stat. Law, Chas b. Vona.
Bile, Prof. Of Math., J. q. Davis, Prof. Anat and
Nat. Med, Via. 4. Peters, Prof. Of Latin, Noah
X. Davis, Prof. al Moral Phi, Jas, l.. CAbsll.
Prof Mod, LAl., j. w. halistt, Prof Of Choaais,
try. fsaaGis u, saith, Prof Of Nat Phi, J0hA X.
Page, PROT Nat. Hist. and Ayr, l. B0ek. Prot
James y. Harrison. Prof. School oi hsdisiRs aRd
Chairman Of Faculty.
aug. a., 'T6--am.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Coat! Coal Get your Coal at
once through w. p. Brewer, who has
the agency of the leading companies
at Knoxville. Office in Barker's new
Off
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Preferred Locals.
important Announcement.
$40, 900 Worth of New Goods
have been received and $40,
600 more on the Road.

have been received and $40,
600 more on the Road.
]. NJ. BARKER has made q great
revolution in business for the coming
seasons trade. His unequalled facili-
ties for buying enables him to an
nounce n GREAT REDUCTION IN
PRICES, which no house in this sec
ton can compete with. He purchases
direct from Importers and Manufac-
turers, and at large discount on regu-
lar prices. Parties visiting the Border
Fair and John Robinson's Mammoth
Show will do well to visit his man.
moth Three Story Brick Store, in
which will be found world Of goods
cheaper than the cheapest.
Sept 19-lt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

For beat CIGARS In town, call on
Nov. left.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Old John Robinson.

Messrs. Mcfarland and Randolph,
candidates for Congress, will speak at
Blountville Sept. Goth, Union 3Oth,
and Bristol October End.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

The damage to the Loudon bridge
has been repaired and all the trains
are now running as before.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

Book Binding.-The Ne,Os Office is
now prepared to bind agaz ines, or to
rebind old books in neat and sub
stantial style, and at moderate prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
Petersburg Tobacco Market
eORRRoEFn ny $, 8. RRrpoERs.


The quotation Of prices remain the same, the
ket Is active for all grades, especially shipping
and tobacco OF extra quality. Receipts, Loweyef
have not been as active as has been noted ia The
past ton days. qwipS 10 Yarions caused d5u blles.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

- The Big Show. Two Performances.
One Day only,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
NORWOOD
HIGH SCHOOL And COLLEGE.
FACULTY !
w. ID. CABELL, PRINCIPAL.
Thomas A. Seldom,
II. III. Willis, Jr., Ro. l.. Brown,
Hon. VIM. POrcher Miles,
The sshOSI Opens September 9Olh, 1873.

The NORWOOD SCHOOL Ia In easy reach
BY Rail and Canal. Al Lovingston Depot, on the
virginia Midland Railroad, a suitable conveyance
will meet ell students who wish 10 attend The
School, and the James River Packets pass in sight
Of the school six times a week. These Packets
ran from Richmond 10 Lynehburgi thensS 10 Lex.
Ing and Buchanan.
Address, WIN. D. OABRLL, PTinsiPal,
Norwood Post once, Va.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
RALLY 4!

The Tilden & Hendricks Club will
raise their flag on Main street next
Monday; Distinguished speakers are
expected.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
For the Bristol News.l
The Seven Springs Iron and
Alum MaSS.u

1871 DpAIhSS lEOH anu
Alum MaSS.u
TESTIMONY OF BISHOP G., F. PIERCE:
l take pleasure in commanding the
Seven Springs Iron and Alum Massn
to all who may need a simple and
efficient remedy for the ordinary ills to
which flesh is heir To some of my
friends, it has been invaluable as
tonic and restorative / know one
case OF remarkable recovery from
Chronic Dyspepsia It is a "panacia"
for Sick Headache, both to cure when
1t comes and to prevent if taken in
time. Our great virtue is, 1t is not bad
to take, not often true of physio
Respectfully.
q. L. PIECRE,
SPARTA, GA.
This mass can be had at the Drug
Stores OF BUNTING & PEPPER, and j.
A. DIcKEY d Co., Bristol Tenn, and
by Druggists generally. When such
men as Bishop Pierce, speaka in ravor
OF 1t yen may safely rely on its
efficiently. Call and get bottle
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

JOHN WILSON rides and drives Four
Horses, with the Robinson Show:
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

VIRGINIA AT Rules held In the
Y Clerks office of the Circuit Court of
Scott county, on the LIST Monday in ssptem-
Der, 1876,
Robert bailie, ct al, Compliments.
vs.,
Gilbert Frazier, ct al, Defendants.
IN CHANCFRY,
The object VI thiS suit Is 10 enforce a sale
Of the lands in the bin mentioned AID 70
divide the proceeds Of said sale among
those entitled thereto, and il appearing from
affidavit on file in this cause that the do,
PENDANTS, Enas Hilton, and Anna b. linton
his wife, Samuel Baltic, John X Hilton
Preston scott, ged sarSb Scott, his WIFE
WiNieta koadg, and Ellsn RoAda, his wife,
- Order, and the pRkaawa heirs Of vii.
liam CagRahaR are nos residents Of this
ss1a'e, thsy are; therefore, ordered to appear
hare within one month after due puDlioa.
ton Of this order and do what is necessary
to protect their interest in this suit,
Teste.-s. T.. MCCONNELL, Clerk
As2py-7Test.-s. p. MCCOSSELL, Clerk
Sept. ~, '76-4W.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19
S. S. Bridg'ers,
GENERAL
Commission Merchant,
No. 8, Old Street,
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA.

COLLECTS cOnsignments of Wheat,
- Flour, Corn, Tobacco, Butter,
Eggs, Poultry, &c. Special attention
paid TO the trade Of Southwest Va. &
+. Tenn.
REFERENCES.
t. f. Wood, Esq, Bristol, Tenn, f,
Messrs. Williams d Keebler, ditto :
Messrs. j, II. Dosser & Co., IoneshorO,
Tenn. Messrs, g. ID. Merritt Il Co.,
MOrrlstown. Tenn,
July IS, '76-1y.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-19

June Eft
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-07

OLYMPIA IIENs.-we learn tha.
while Mr. L II Chapman. # ,h;s city.
wa IN wagon IN company wi,h
friend. % trip to lincoln rex. The
tugs gave say. g bile The team :. a. gong
~ hall The wagon. q course. raY
backward. down bill ant turned
over. Mr.. Chapman ssa. ~, 20 iortu-
nate a. her friends. FIR shc sustained
some severe bruiss from the fest Of TIE
horses- She has been brought 10 the
city, aua Is doing - well s. could
have been expected, with s prospect Of
= sfecdy recovery Ct health aud
strength In raising the eastern end
Of the Swanto~n bridge AID grading
the sti,ets Just b-yoiId. 81 excellent
work has been done. Tia, portion Of
the town Is much Improved ia appear
ance. ant the travelling public wili find
them selves much benefited The
many-sidei contests ov,r . part al s.
at,le town site will soou. IS dead. d by
he local l4nd officers. and then III the
course # time. the Commissioner will
have b.. ssy---.A little Indian girl -
niece 10 kiftle. the Siwssh banker. fell
into the bay ou the West Side. OH We'd
nes1ay evening. and was drowned
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-07
THE DAILY I,TELNGE\CER.
Monday, August 1879.

THE USIvERsrTY GROUNDS W g
have IN the beart Of the city pat Of
ten aeres Il ground devoted by private
l4neficence 10 the Territory for the pur
r,s.es Of education. This is naturally
ane Of the most b aatlful sites in this or
any city bat 80 for as the improve
,uents Of art are concerned. reflects bur
little credit upon the artistic taste or
tnb.ic spirit If the Territory 10 which
il f,slougs. "A. al appendage 81 flie on J
literary and educational institution # a
vablic ard secular character within It's
borders A little expenditure IN the
way Of laying ont, planting and emt~l-
lishing these grounds would make them
. park that would be both an ornament
and honor to the Territory. An appro-
priation from the Legislature could not
is more wisely or advantageou-ly be-
slowed than to effect this object
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-07

RENroS ITEMS. -- Capt. Chsras
Tobin. OF the steamer Wenat, and a
purity of Rcnton gentlemea left. Thurs.
day. for grand hunt in the mountains,
They propose 10 examine the country
lying between White and Cedar rivers.
-. The rains Of last Thursday caught
a large amount of hay in this section.
This rain will be very bad for tho oat
crop. as nearly all in this neighborhood
was about ready TO harvest, but the
wind aud rain has laid 1t Hat on the
ground. e.. The Rev. Mr.. Thompson $
party from Olympia aud Portland
passed thorough here to-day on their
return from the Snoqualmie Falls. and
Notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather and bad roads. all were in the
best Of spirits and expressed themselves
we'll pleased with the Falls T.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-07

LoSGEyirY.-The obituary column
Of the New York Herald for july 22d
contained just nine names. the list for
seek, of persons whose aggrc gate
age was $50 years. or all average of 81
lilo years. The oldest mentioned was
SO, and the youngest - This
being just the casual list as brought in
for consideration, is certainly one of
the most remarkable obituary exhibits,
as regards longevity. that has ever APP
peared in newspaper annals, and proba-
bly, surprising any previous instance Of
the same kind on record.