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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-05-28
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s. nearly porier: arc the recipes of the Won
deciul pain-sooihing and healing 'rntaur Linl.
inrnts, that We can coniidentally say they wili
alleviate amy pain arising rom i'esh,
bone or muse arrangements. Neuo not PIE
tend that they will mend n broken leg or eN.
terminate OOils, hut even In such eases they
will reduce the inflammation and stop the pain
Nor can we gaurentee the proper results where
the body is poisoned by whisky. Tenn
rerance sas necessary Ia proper physical, as
mental condition.
The white Centaur 1inimcnt is par
ticularly adapted to all cases OF Rhcusnnt ism .
Iumhago, Neuralgia. Eyrsipelas. sprntns.
Itch, Chillhlain-, Ints, Bruises stings, poisons,
Wounds, Weeping Siuews, Burns. Frosted
Feet, PALSY. Enr-nche, Tooth-ache, Headache.
Ulcer- Old sores, Broken Breasts, Sore Nip
pies, Sore Throat, Group, Diptheria, etc. The
most of these complaints the Ccntaur iniment
will cure oil of them IL will benefit. II will
extract the poison from bites and .iings.
and will cure burns Sud Scatds without n
scar The following Il but q sample OFFS thous-
and similar testimonials;
ANTIOCH, lit, Dec |, ls'i.
"NIy Wit. has Tor long time been terrible
sufferer from rheumatism. She has tried ma !
ply sicians and many remedies. The only Thing
which has given her relief is Crntnur Liniment
! am rejoiced TO say this has cured her.
W. VI RING, Postmaster
II is an indisputable fact Nat the Centaur lni-
ments are performing cures never before
effected 10y any preparation In existence, like
Chronic rheumatism ofthtr'! Years stnu",
Ing. Strengthening fingers audioints which had
been stiff for six years taking the soreness from
| burns, etc,
One dollar. on even my cents, invested in
| CeD'aur Linimcnt will le within reach when
| nm accident occurs. and Will do more good
! than any amount oil money paid for Inedica
| frequently use this Eminent md of cours'
| charge several prices iof II.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-05-28

JOis 0OtT
MAI. WILLIAMS NiNIh
Leaves Evansville for Cairo every WEDSEs-
DAY and SATURDAY at o p. IN,
Leaves Cairo every THURSDAY and SUNDAY
st6p. N.
Escii boat makes close connections at Cairo
with Arst-clsss steamers for St Louis, Mein-
The y. 4 c. X. Il. for all points North aud Hast ,
nd with he Louisville Mail STEAMERS TO :. ell
oiuts on the Upper Ohio, giving through re
sipts on fr,ighis and passengers 10 all points
tributary.
For urthsr information apply TO
SOL. SILVER, Passenger Agent.
HALLIDAY BROS. .r.,,s
j. NJ. PHILLIPS,
Orto e. j. GRAMMER,
superintendent aud Gsn,ih Freight Agent,
ft3.:O.lY. Evansville Indiana.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
I liant Centennial Trees.

Mr. EDITOR We cannot many of us visit
the Centennial. at Philadelphia, even If we
would: but we need not fear making too
much of our country IS centennial, If what we
do for her welfare in the future, join with our
thanksgiving for the past. But what Is good
In the past, we should make better In the fu
ture; this is true Ia all things in respect to
our county and Our comfy history; and the
object of this writing is to suggest one plan
OF improvement: 1t involves simply an indi-
vdual act, but one grand in its results. and
extending its benilicent shade perhaps over
second Centennial. Thi. simple act is plant
ing tree in 1876 shade or fruit tree. a
memorial tree if you please to call 1t so A
little thoughttulness would suggesta variety
OF modes of planting, whether in groups or
in rows; whether In the yard or field or bv
the wayside; as, also, whether ornamental,
shade evergreen or fruit. If we do not enjoy
the result ourselves. our children or grand
children will. And in conclusion, we would
suggest that our resilence-streets in Van
Bnren would be greatly benefited by the
planting of shade trees, of which, on most
Of the streets. there is great lack Then let
us plant Centennial trees. "A.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Our Fort Smith Friends.

On Friday evening last the Library Assoei-
alton of FIT. Smith gave an entertainment in
this place for the benefit Of Harmony Council
Temperance Reform. The members of the Lii
brary Association were entertained by the
members OF tho Dramatic Association Of this
place, during their short stay.
The tragedy, Cloy's Prophecy" had been
written by a member of tile Association, s
B. Corrngtom, and proved to be fine pro-
duction.
Prominent among the performers was Miss
Lizzie Sparks. whose rendition OF = Mrs al
len,' IN the tragedy, and of " Marsery.s in
the afterpiecc, was most inimtable She has
made most cnviable impression on our play
going people The parts rendered by Miss
Nettie Love Mrs. Corlington.and tie witch"
Mrs. AShbrook, were very fine; bui the parts
we've ALL without exception. so well-snstan-
ed, that individual mention would seem inyid-
ious. We cannot, however. but mention 5. i
Corrington the author Of the play, whose
conception and rendition of Poe's Raven was
entirely different from any we had ever seen
and was to say the least. most correct and
beautiful. and viii long be remembered as a
most beautiful idea, remarkably well eAeeu-
ted.
The audience room at the Court House, was
crowded to its greatest capacity. and the
treasury Of Harmony Council shows the ben-
eft of the friendly relations with our Fort
Smith ncighbors. We hope they may be in
duccd to come again.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
LIST OF LETTERS
Rtmdining IN the Post Office, at Van BIZ
.ren, Ark on the 10th Of .Aarch, 1876,
uuciniupH nld nl1lfrIiS Se1

Remaining in the Post Office, at Vaa BIZ
.,en, Arh on the 20M Of March, 1876,
uAcioimed and a9'eertiSea
Alert siner, Allen Mrs Logan, Allen Clay.
Army Molle. Asbel Nm Ashley II. Author
Wm,
Ballard c, Bashsm +, Bates Mollie
Barker Judy, Benge Pickens, Black } " +,
BLY, the TeNaner, BouM,ine Miss G, Brown ino,
Broadto f Bnrris -. = 50
Campbell Mrs s C., Case Geo ", Cato Miss
a, Chapman Mrs Jane, Coil Wm, Collins
Miss NJ. Collins Il l., Copeland Ihos. Couch
Andrew, Couch A H. Cradia Mrs Jane,
Crownes Miss l.. Critcndon Maissa j, Crosby
Walter,
Davis II, Doak Nathaniel DelayD, Deck
james, Duso Daniel. Dobbs e.
Eales Sarah, Eehols 5 +. Echols Miss Mary,
Ellen Jennlce. Estes Mrs n w.
Freeman D Z,
Garrett John, Gay Gee Gorden G ", Gaf
fey Lefty.
Harmon VIM A. Harvey Levi, Hatfield Bet
Tie. Haysc Mrs Nancy, Hicks Miss NJ. Horton
Willis, Huston X, House, Hynor Mrs c.
Keller VIM F, Keller Riley. Keller VIM F.
Keys Mrs M, kibbct VI, Higgins j W, Kerk-
patrick J. kiser b f,
Lacey Rev Adam, Leach I B, Leach Thos
Louis John.
Magee Thomas, Morris George, Mathews
J F, Maxwell NJ Z, McAlistcr j, McClellon
Kate, McCurdy Henry, McCaulev Dan, Mil
ligan Thomas, Moss Henry,
O'Bren james, Ohaves Christopher.
Persall Sam, Pettis Della, Piles Cal, Pow
ell Carrie, Powers Jas, Ransom Thomas,
Reed f, Remy Della. Register l. c, Rhoad5
Bell, Road Martin, Roberts Fannie. Robertson
Riley Robinson H. Robinson Miss 1illa
Rutledge Mary B
Scanlon John, Scott Lindy, Scuddcr Chas,
Shepherd Afford, Sinkler M, Siner Charles,
smith Miss q, Smith b, Snider JAS &.
snider } n. Swan Il, spencer Henry, Spen-
Ger Melisse Spikes VIM Il, Stewart Sarah A,
Suttsamier Sa'nps, surig } H. SykesJ..
Templer n NJ. Thomas Martha, Thomas Au-
gnstns Thomas Is, Thompson & +. Tidwel 5.
Wadsworth Lenard. Walls VIM f, Wagner
a L, Waters l. {, Wells Dolphin. West Alex
ander White thas, White Lula Williams Jas
per, Williams Lille, Winfrey PsH. Woogeley
JAS. Wright l. l..
Parties calling for any of the above letters
Will please say they a c advertised.
LIZZIE LO5kHARr Pm.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

Capt J. c. Wright has ginned 3l2 bales of
cotton at his gin, this season.
Dan. Rice, with his show of wild and
trained animals will exhibit here Tomorrow.
Our young friend, Harry Pernot, has
changed his base. He is now with Austin &
Ward.
Our young friends were sleighing under
difficulties, Sunday and Monday.
We commence the publication of an orig
inal story in our next number.
Judge B. j. Brown got home from his
Little Rock trip Saturday.
DIR. Dechcrd is about all right, you bet
Can talk a man to death in half an hour.
-Pennywit Mill shipped flour and bran on
the Hughes, yesterday.
In noticing the opening of DR.. Wright's
Office, we gave him the initials J. N instead
of J. H., as it should be.
Geo " Williams, the black chicken thief
stole pair of boots and Il pair of blankets
from Charlie Ei,on, and has gone into winter
quarters at Stamps Hotel.''
Tom. Wood, who stole a horse IN this city,
and was captured in Missouri, is occupying
quarters at Stamps.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Pleads Guilty.

We desire tn say to our spiteth, and tlolcr-
IL friend OF the Van i,nren Press. that II ne
really wishes to figure in the eolamns of the
argus, he must comply with our "adrcrti-
sing" terms. we cannot suspend our rules
Tor any one. but must treat all seekers aiter
tutoriety alike.-Argus.
Mr.. Wilcox Is shrewd lawyer enough to
know that when he has bad ease. and no
other alternative. 1t is better to confess judy
ment The above quotation is in answer to
our charge, last week, that the editor OF the
Argus Was in the dirty puddle and "cheek
by jowl" "go-betweena in the last radical
snatorial contest at Little Rock. bet" cen
dorsey ahd Bowen and Ak. Mcdonald, who
TODD in the background to bring up the rear.
lie silently eonfesses that what We charged
was true. and that he had no valid defence to
make for reiterating the charges of Dell OF
i,e" whiiewashing Of Dorsey by the demo-
r,atic committee headed by Mr.. c. +. To-
hey.
And as the EDITOR OF the Argus is putting
himself forward as the grinding stone of de-
mocrdey. just now, 1t will not be out of place,
or asking too much of him, for us to solicit
aim to publish his !" XX"letter prepared and
lrblished in the st. Louis radical Globe, and
reproduced in the Little Rock Republican
18th congratlilatory compliments, sometime
in January, 1915 We wait, Granville; give
rs the letter.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

DEATH OF JUDGE @ X. UNDERwoop.-
The Helena Mail of the 10th inst announ
ces the death, " after painful illness of
more than eight months duration, Of
Judge Q X. Underwood, one of Phillips
county oldest citizens, and widely known
throughout the state. at his residence in
West Helena, at s ;25 o'clock" the pre-
vious night. Judge Underwood, with
his brother, long since dead, founded the
Helena Shield, about lS40, and publish
ed it as leading and influential whig and
American paper up to the commencement
of the war. So long he and his paper
had deservedly large influence through
out eastern Arkansas. After the war he
served term or more both as circai,
and county judge. r. Gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Winter IN March.

Not within the memory Of the " Oldest
inhabitant," has there been in this c6un
try such snow storm and with such
cold piercing winds as that we had Oh
Sunday last Commencing in the morn
ing early, it showed all the day, inees
sently and on through the night slightly.
1t cannot he possible that any part of the
peach crop has weathered the storm-un-
til this last cold blast, hopes were enter
tanned that portion of the crop would
come out all right, but this last cold,
freezing snow has dispelled every vestage
of hope for any thing in the peach line.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

II Col G. Wilcox. editor Of the Argus
vas over on Wednesday. appearing happy
and cheerful. Gran. says no Congress In his
wouldn't swap his Argus for any body
,'ungress.-E s. Herald.
Now, Major. none of your hlarney; dtd
Gran. really tell you that or is it the child OF
your own fertile imagination? Prefer to ed
i country paper. with no recompense but
he dignity of the position, rather than the
honor of scat in Congress and thousands OF
dollars In pay. and the perqnisites Dear Ma
VI, to,c don't because it is lacking in the nee
, ssary amount of thickness. You know the
:, litor of the Argus too we'll to tell that kind
uf u tale on him. Don't you know the Argus
l. the medium through which he expects to
gst to Congress. and that II 1t fails to accom-
dish the for him. his interest in 1t will dis
appear as the twInking stars do before the
@orgeons sunbeams? Take 1t back, Major, for
we will not let the heart-wishes OF the SELF
: scrifcing editor Of the Argus be thus frns-
rated by n notice which. however kindly in
tended. must be ruinous to his future pros
l"cts.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Van Buren, and Oz,rk's Giants.

"Pulaski,' in the Argus, Fl" in the Rus
sellville Democrat. and ozark" in thsDar-
danelle Independent. are proposing to nomi-
nate Col Cravens for Congress. by showing to
the people of the district that these individu-
al correspondents hare personal spite and
i'll will toward Browps We hope Col. Cra-
vens does not approve of this. Some of his
friends do not. One of these correspondents
suggests that Brown get out of the way. We
can tell him that when he knows Brown as
well as we do, he will find that that is not the
way to get him out. While we regard both
gentlemen as capable aud competent We are
for our man. We have nothing to say against
either. If the course of these correspond
ents Is pursued then some persons might
show that Cravens has been before more con-
ventions two to one. than ever Brown was.
Bullet that go. As to the judgeship, Baxter
made the appointment the day Hams resg-
nation took effect. Brown was not in favor
of accepting it. But was prevailed on by
attorneys and others here and at Ft. Smith,
to accept and held the courts as we had had
no spring term. and there was not time to get
ohcthpA "E'poiheSh' Ibub tiiio ~ huoN'l " All
and it is useless to notice men who show that
the foundation of what they say is their per-
sonal ill-wll. We alvise the little fellow.
" H. and !" Ozark" to go slow. He is known
as also some of his acts.
The correspondent PULASKI from Darda-
heie may reside not far from Van Buter.
Brown and Cravens are good friends as are
all the candidates, and there's no use to try
to disturb this state of affairs. The little
fellow at Ozark might do we'll not to obey all
the orders of his Boss up here, or the two
lawyers may get into trouble.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Prof Smiths Analysis of the :" Flesh ;
Recently Showered in Kentucky

Louisville dispatch of March 18th
says:
After the publication of Prof. J Law
renee Smiths analysis Of the flesh that
tell in Bath county, other scientist ad-
mitted the plausibility of his theory. but
Inclined to differ basng their objections
on the belief that batrachian spawn con.
tains no blood, traces Of which were OBJ
served on shrubs and fences after the
phenomenon To-day Prof. Smith in an
interview says. In the remarks | previ,
ously made to the Associated Press agent
should have said that a critical examn-
alton was made for blood corpusces
but not the slightest evidence Of anything
of the kind was found. The matter OBJ
tanned from specimens was simply unor,
ganized and gelatinous. The mere brown
or redish color is no evidece of blood,
as most all original matter in a desicated
or semi desicated state when iii contact
with air. assumes more or less brown
celor. The matter examined was simp.
ly gelatinous as it fell from the heavens.
W smust seek among gelatinous products
for its origin, and as this is to be found
in the spawn of certain reptiles, and as
the span of batrachian species ha. been
known to have been transported, as in
this case, see no reason for altering my
original opinion. Flesh tall continues
to excite the wonder of people not only
in this state, but mos, everywhere, Hun
drods of letters of inquiry have been re-
ceiyed
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Wonder.

What has become Of that old granger, with
snow six inches deep on his back. who so
constantly asserted that the fruit was never
Killed in NJ irch.
II might he well. also, to enquire as to the
abode of our good old lady friend, who never
knew tie fruit to be killed y leap-year.
And again we heard young lady, who had
counted one hundred grey horses, say that she
h ID not the smallest prospect of mairimony
,;,u we boleve any thing in the future?
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
1t. Gov. Davis Impeached.

Jackson, Miss. dispatch of the 18th
says:
The Senate, by avote of 32 to 4, found
Lieutenant Governor Davis guilty as
charged in the articles of impeachment,
one colored and five white Republican
Senators voting in the affirmative and
four colorcd Senators in the negative
The finding will be formally announced
on Wednesday.
- Jeoh,o, dispatch Vt the ieth says.
In the court of impeachment. Gov
Ames appeared by his counsel, Thos j.
Durant, and five days was granted for
him TO answer, Lieut. Gov. Davis has
resigned, and Gov. Ames will appoint
his successor Elk Auditor Musgorve is
the popular candidate of the republicans
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
A Word in Season.
EDITOR OF VAN BuREN Press

EDITOR OF VAN BuREN Press
DEAR SIR-The last two issues of the
Van Buren, Argus contained two scuri-
lous attacks on the City Council, over the
signature of Item" which is, to our
mind. no credit to the writer or to that
paper
When most of the present Council were
elected three years ago, they found the
city heavily in debt and our City Scrip
almost worthless, 1t was almost impos.
sible to get labor done forit The Coun
Gil, however, had good deal of work
done, bridges built, streets repaired and
good order kept, and to-day City Scrip
is worth 95cts. on the dollar.
! think Mr.. Editor the real tax payers
are satisfied with the result Of their labors.
The Council gets nothing, and have Civ
en- good deal of their time and attention
to city affairs Every measure that comes
before them is thoroughly discussed in
open Council. No member is absent al
any MEETING except when absent from the
city.
While the city finances were in a dc
plorahle condition no one paid any at
teution, or made any suggestions to the
Council but now, when Scrip is almost
at par, don't it look as though some par.
ties AS " Item says are impatient to get
to handle itl Aad hen
Tax PAYER,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
FOR NEW ORLEANS.

The low. water packet steamer Clarks,
vile, Captaib Jones, will leave Van Bu-
rcn to-day Tor New Orleans. Will
make flying trip and return in about
twenty days. The Clarksville is one of
our own boats and her master, is a gem
tlcman as well as No l business man.
Orders left with the boat or with Geo. Z.
White. within four or five days will be
forwarded and given prompt attention.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
APRIL EUU RTu.

The following ticket for Town Offices,
is handed MS for publication. In doing
so we are not committed to it in any way
individually or collectively. We hope
il there is to be any strife, in this election
that the struggle will be to select the
very best men in the town.
JoHN Mayor.
Aldermen-L. C. Southmayd, c. +.
Brown, ID. w. Moore, A. Smith, John S,
Brodie
Recorder-Geo. Woods.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
We learn that the owners of the old p,

We learn that the owners of the old PEN
nywit block propose. at once. to fix up the
Granger Hall, with complete and capacious
-iage. and also to improve the stairway en-.
rance. The hall, when finished, will be
me most complete in the western part of the
state. We are also gratified to know that the
Dramatic Association, orga nized here short
i,ne since. will prepare, at once, some plays
i,.r rendition in public; and when we remem-
her the admirable material of the organiza-
tion our expectations Of the quality OF the
plays, cannot be too great.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
office.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
~ will apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court. at its April term. 1876, for an or
der to sell the following described lands and
thereon to pay debts against
the estate OF Patrick Toben late of said coun-
ty, deceased. to-wit: The Sc tr /. see and pt
of the ne 4 of the ne a, sec o. all in township
Il, range 81 west, situate in said county
Ark. l. G. WHITE,
Com. de bonis non
Van Buren,. March 2 1916 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

II While argaiag a case before the United
states Supreme Court in Washington, few
Il ,ys ago, says the Chicago Legal News, Al
ert Pike made II clever reply to an objection
# Attorney -General Picrrepum The Attor-
10y General had questioned the evidence Of
ne Of Mr.. Pixies witnesses on the ground OF
Lie extreme age of the man-73 yeats-an
presumptive failure of his faculties. 4" Well,
ysur Honors." said Mr.. Pike, don't alto
Acther like that myself. for am now 66years
old. and in little while | sbal he 20. and
ven 70 and | am somewhat sensitive about
old men with no memories. | see on the
isnch before me one justice hearing this case
who Ia 50 years old, and another who is ~
nd would like to ask with what force the
attorney Generals argument strikes them
rat "A mau has no memory at their ages y
Ar. Pierrepont iclded the point The client
II whom Mr.. Pike was arguing was ex-Gov.
;,ector. OF Arkansas, with whom he had
nee fought duel
The New York Sun. from which the above
copied. is in error in regard to Gov. Rector
Icing the man who fought the duell with
ten. Pike. 1t was Hon. John s. Roane.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Notice..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That |
~ shall apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court at the April term. thereof 1876 for
order and permission to sell
Lot II, in Block 26, Township 0,
Van Buren, to pay debts of estate of ! +. r..
Meyer, late Of Van Buren,, Crawford county,
Ark, deceased
l.. c WHITE, Admr.
Van Buren,, March ,, 1876. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
NOtice.

A 5 it saves time and trouble all persons
"a desiring to pay their Taxes are requested
to bring their old receipts. or their deeds, so
as to enable us, readily, to find the correct
lands.
sS Wenre now in Van Ruren. where we
will remain until the Goth of April; the last
day. After which a penalty is attached
JOHN +. WINFRFI,
Van Burcn. Ark Feb. 2375 I'm
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

- Washing yton dispatch Of the 10th.
the Senate Committees On Privileges ind Elec-
lions discussed Mr.. NJ ,rton's proposition for a
Institutional amendment to provide that the
President and Vice President Of the United
states shall be elected by the direct vote o'
he people. 1t was Gnally agreed that the
lint resolution should be reported favorably
veral Of the committee, however, reseryin <
the right to oppose it in the Senate.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

The man who is honest from policy is
the most dangerous customer We naye to
dea! with.
People shouldn't talk about having the
second sober thought who never had the
first.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

tB The democrats Of the third Connecti-
rNt district have nominated David A. Wellcs
t,r Congress. to fill the vacancy caused by
tie death OF II II Stsrhweather, at the cleo
ion in April. And the republicans, John T.
Wait.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

The Texas State Fair will he held at
Houston, commencing May ID, and clos
ing on Saturday. May 9th. Preparations
are making to eclipse any and in tact all
Of its six previous meetings.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

~ Mrs. IIerschel v. johnson. jr., died IN
Georgia, last week, within less than year of
her marriage. Within a comparatively short
i'rriod no less than twenty of her near
k,nsmen have also died
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

- Tie republican state commi ttee have
: He'd State convention to meet at Little
Rock, on the 27th of April, to elect delegates
To the National Convention to be held IN Gin
matt, on the 18th of June next.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21

linme from long re-i+lenec in China. says
t ut out Of the l50,0o1.ol0 women in that
I ,untry not more than few thousands can
read or write.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
BrcaSt-Pin Found.

Found on the line of the railroad between
Van Buren and Lees Creek. Sunday, a lady S
brcast-pin. Tile owner can get the same by
paying for this advertisement and proving
property. Nv
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
Proclamation.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That an
1 election for city officers of the town of
Van Buren will be held on
Tuesday, April 4th, 1876.
at the Court House in Van Buren,, for the
purpose of lecting l Mayor l Marshal, Re-
corder and ) Aldermen.
F NJ. NEAL. Mayor.
j. l.. WHITFIELD. Recorder.