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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DISEASES OF MEN.


The Importance Of the heaihiness Of the
system cannot be overcsmated: Its power over life
and death and tho direct bearing which Il has
s qualities and its the Of ealthu
its moderate the OF
whether through Thought study intense application
absorbing attention 70 the conduct of comp
Gated and business interests by the
system All these subjects ur consideration
also the knowledge of what Is modsration what
has devoted his whole time study
investigation and treatment of all tho maladies Of shis
department. accurately determine the disc
conditions their and whether arising
from she Of exercise its rreguln and who
the arrangement promptly apply the remedy
thus avoiding the painfully slow feeling acr the truth
80 tho inexperienced and annoying to tho
what Is the matter. tho extent of the arrangement the
probabilities OF recuperston and the time required
cal observation well the usefulness OF the prompt nr
plicstion Of suitable remedies found in ths important
ons only at home hut abroad that large proper
on Of those who tuer from mental disturbance and abso
are psese sese
by intense mental appcasion deprivng Il OF the
Thought only recover It's strength
BY being properly fed and nourshed by the use Of certain
recurring dineren remedy and different
haused conditions The importance Of this branch Of med
scarcely be ated Tor reaches
ns s s n sns the ams
From long and large experiences in this direction have
been able command b my success the thankful apprec
| certainly communicate much TO cultivated minds in
with practical experience in what pertains
snd ,bc Of recovering Their whether of BRAIN
appetite, propensity or passion
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SALES AT AUCTION.
THE MEssRs LEAv1rr AUorroNEERs

Thursday morning, October ~ at 1880 o'clock at tho
OF the late Collector OF tho Port OF New York
(homns Murphy. Exq) all the Furniture and Household
Effects in the house 81 East s9h st.. comprising superb
Etagercs Cabinets in rosewood ebony
wood and gold bronze panels; Paror Suits blue satin
and antique by Potter Stymus satin and lace
Curtains Centre Tables Crystal Chandeliers. Dining
Room and Library Furni.urs japanese shns Dime, ssss
Bookcases rosewood aud maple Bedroom Furniture. hair
Mattresses $50 bottles Burruudy Administer aud Brussels
Carpets elegant large Mantel and Pier Mirrors tho
finest Bronxss. By Deesse Meme and others Oh Psint
ings by Savry, De vos. Menchotti William Morgan and
others; Marble stntuary-REpah by Moxier; The Angel
by Miss Stebbins; Piano by Decker Bros Ac &c All in
ma be had OF the auctioneera
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DIRECTORY FOR ADVERTISERS.
HERALD BRANCH OFFICE. 2ss BRoApwATr.v
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT FOR RECEPTION OF
ApYERTIsENENTS AND SALES OF PAPERS

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pRoPERTY our OF THE CITY FOR SALE OR TO
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY FOR SALE OR
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HORSES. CARRIAGES. sc.


''hsir MART iS and ~ EfsTi ST near trI Az
EVERY HORSE sold WAEsASrED until THURSDAY,
TEAM ,SHTA.ogyn o,,hI. pays SALE le,xrs ,.,
hands high 0 and years I'D; kind and ,rus in ali
harness; Tree from vice; very stylish: can trct in :
family team ana are ~srrans ed sound. kind and
ana set line Carriage Harness. Robes, Blankets Se''
ENGLISH BRouGIiAM COUPE POLE AND SHAFTS.
BLAtK eEIbIS fsf sihhb = Ba SESERAL KNOX la
1s,ea ia ss;5s aud s cam sosa" &
also Sc. single is1 Harness Sy Wool iSon and
z sss n G m sSs op
n,nd and true - all harness FREQ from vice one Of
merry ihs property Of the ass JAMES Fisk who used
BAT sIie ss'1SfE oLp KIND
ana ss al sn" s. s '% N sss has been r
$50 and !. ~srran,ea sound. Also Sa ct single Hr
5o. %%SSs Ss'i Es:'i;; s's nssEn
~ he ys. JaS and md
.ssi all harness; rss nom vcc can be driven BY
sound % ao .. snsie larnsss and
TOP PONY plIAEToN, GOOD AS NEW. BUILT BY
BAY MAR, 10y HANDS HIGH, YEARS OLD;
n. h'sa 9 sound a
dGl CRAY f0S6 ohsk. rAETos Is HANDS HIGH YEARS oLD
vice, and stylish and prompt diver. has been
nsed by private family safe drive. and
can trot in so; also set single harness and
TOP WAGON.
ELEGANT BAY COUPE HORSE. Isis HANDS HIGH
Syears old; sold for Of whom IL may
pay charges and keep.
CHESTNUT MARE, .l4x HANDS HIGH, IL YEARS
old: kind and trne In all harness free from vice fine
driver; perfectly broken all gaits under saddle. and
safe for also saddle and Bride In good
order.
BRIGHT BAY MARE. l5< HANDS HIGH, l3 YEARS
old: kind and In all harness. free from vice; very
styish will stand by locomotive; is perfectly safe for
TOP WAGON. GOOD AS NEW.
EXTRA STYLISH TEAM BLACK HORSES, l5< HANDS
high, and old; kind and true In all harness;
free from vice have been used by private family.
and are sold for want OF also set double Harness
THREEoUARrER CLARENCE. IN GOOD ORDER,
bui.s by ohm X. Lxwrcncs.
PAIR BAf CARRlAGE HORSES, 10 HANDS HIGH,
and years old Kind and rue In al harness free from
vices free stylish drivers fast travellers have been
used to private carriage; are In every sale and
reliable, and sold in consequence OF owner leaving
the city. set double Harness and
THRKE.QtARTER CLARENCE, IN GOOD ORDER,
bulls by Wood Brothers.
SEVERAL OTHER BUSINESS AND FAMILY HORSES.
For particulars catalogue.
DOG CART ny BREWSTER CO.: TOP AND NO TOP
Wagons. RockawAys, extension top and Pony Phne
tons, Blankets nobes. Whips. &c.. &c.
SALE COMMENCES AT 10 O'CLOCK.
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gold Lacquer BOxeH. bronze Tea fOts aud ktoto
mems saSnsr fsssTs.s Sets superb sronss co:s
able the Oldest Lacauer Ware
hibitsd In this city.
The whole exhibition Clinton Hail. place
Catalogues ready.
THE MEssRs. LEAvITr. AUCTIONRERS
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS
October II and H. At Clinton Hall saissooms.
l,rgo valuable collection Of Illustrated Standard
Works rare Manuscripts and Missais Law and Medical
A UCTION SALE OF MAGNIFICENT HOUSEHOLD
). .oa pS,niaIs Tits PToDsy osss.y Of MosS aST TO-
commencing at 10 O'Clock, At the
seSsn, Az ys y story 1 brown stone en- 1Ssn.on
Sbrilans toned Pianofos.. sssinwU and Windsor
elegan. rosewood EtAxsrsa
s.,s. sssssn. h.s.ts Man.sl s;sa,.. :s.a
IS Window Lace Curtains
% as as'si 81 f.s.ias. :as saa.S Ss.s S'sess se:s:
elegant elegant LIBRARY Library fSSass.'' TsSiss
2 Lsaiss' secretaries and bookcases combined
, Music Boxes best Paris makers.
q eurIed hair and spring Mattresses
Sss.ssS slssa SS.I; S:aas q ns;ss sss.sr.
8 elegant Bsdroo% and Parlor Clock,
elegant black walnut Buffeta
q black walnut Dining Chairs
china Dinner and Tea Sets
Castors, Urns Pitchers, Forks. .
Knives, Spoons Glassware, &c.
tive LURE Y; sIsfi ';s ss Pei:
to 23d st. Competent to pack and ship goods
city country.
UcTION NoTICE.-PoSlTIvE SALE.-J. A.. VAN
ADLKvEER. AIetoneer, VIII sell on Thursday, October
1876 IL A. NJ. tho premises $50 lots valuable
Real Etate at Weirs Hill station of New Utrecht,
tho Bath aud Coney Island aud Bay Ri1gc and
Railroads, 25 minutes from pier No. North River New
York. and ~ minutes from Greenwood depot This
opportunity for investment Sale positive No reserve
Terms Of sale. maps &c, apply to A. j. Y. LOTT Couh
sellofs atLaw No. l3 wiilouRhby the Office OF
auctionecr. No. 377 Fulton ST.. Brooklyn.
A FURNITURE SALE.
IA BARKER 4 CO.. Auctioncers,
At AND 40 LIBERTY ST.
We will sell at auction Wednesday. October II. tine
entire large Stock Of superior made Cabinet Furniture
OF desired variety; commencing 1t III o'clock.
A J.BLEECKER J. SON, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
.Cour sale, under direction Of Thomas L. Ogden ref
Wednesday Octoocr 1T IL NJ At Exchange Saler
ROOM che three story brick onss and Lot S Orchard
Delaney and Rvington hot and cold bath
room. Particulars OF yARNuN HARRISON, Attorneys,
ITO broadway.
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r. TRAvER AUCTIONhER. WILL SILL THIS
81 DAY. IL o'clock No ~ Bank Greenwich
all the elegant Furniture of French has hne Parior
Suits Centre Tables Mirrors Clocks Ornaments Pictures
elesant Carpets walnut bedroom Suits Marble Tops Mat
tresses. Bedding dining and Kitchen Furniture two
elegant cabinet Wheeler Wilson family sewing machines
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Ew YORK. TUESDAY, OCTOBER TO- ls7e-TRIPLE SHEET
HORSES. CARRIAGES. sc.

CEcoNp nAND-rwo LANDA LEIs.s COACH. TW0
rhae,On, coc front Pony PhaeiOn top Pony Phaesous
70 top Road wason. hvs notoe wsge.s ao.se set and
builder s7a and s7s Broome old s,aad of Brewster Go
CTaONG HORSE. 1874. WINTER RocKAwAY AND
sassy SIS si 7sS sv "@'''' s'o' ''es'"' ''0
CrALLs TO LET. WITH BOARD. AT PRIVATE
bstablo ~ West 4ith ST.. at livery rates
TRACK sULKIEs is ALL WEIGHTS EMBRACING
ing the eountry syle and
a'''' ist Ski&sfsR s"s' co ;5a rssmo st.
THk BREWSTER WAGON
can ee purchased only at our
5sh nv. aud liih st..
BREWSTER a CO.. OF Broome st.
THIRTy KENTUCKY HORSES. THIRTY
1 just arrived
"Kentucky Stock Farm"
Thirty sS'ss ss% .ss's '.s'''.; .sis Thirty
Central av.
Gentlemen requiring fine stock are invited to call and e1-
-A"' '"'' RICHARD PESIsrAN
RIO LET-PART OF PRIVATE STABLE WITH
ssrS M rS Ss:o. na 10% Sr two nn
1'O LEr-REAR OF so7 srH .Av. ENTRANCE IN
3iss s.. private stable room for tour horses in first
M NANrED-sMALL COUPE IN GOOD ORDER AID.
w dress. stating price. 3. s.. Herald Cp,own Office.
yVANTLD-A GENrLExANs FIRST CLASS ROAD
w Turnout In exchange for Farm Address g. T. c.. box
3.470 Post Office.
d1s)S EACH-TAKEN FOR DEBT-TwO sPLEN-
YlZOdid new top Expire" Wagons HovEYs stable.
ia West 10Th 81.
&10E-woRTH $500; LIGHT EXPRESS OR BusI
spICJness Wagon Pony aud Harness; separate; Park
Phaeton Victoria 1877 7th nv.
61 En STYLISH BAY HoRSE; CAN BEAT MIN.
plCU .utes; beautiful Road Wagon, S75 Ia West
18th 81.
o1R0 FOR TOP FULL SPRING ooAl-Box ROAD
VlOUwagon, built by Lockwood; nearly new; cost
500. Apply Ut BARKER SONS. corner Of Broadway
and seth st.
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TOSEPH SHON1OOD. AUCrIONkKR, SELLS THIS
c day al 10Y O'Clock. st 4si sth 34th stock q
Crockory, ChnawAre, Glassware Tnwsre. House Furnish
ing Goods Lamps and Earhen OF Michael
agility ESQ., retiring from business In trade
Dealers invited; rain ahine.
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HORSES. CARRIAGES. 80.
REMOVAL AND REDUCED PRICES.
=. WOOD AROTHER9

CArringe Mhnuacturere,
have removed the entrance OF thcir warerooms from
TAO Broadwxy to 4e. 81 and So LAFAYETTE PLACE.
In calling notice to the change WOOD BROTHERS invite
attention their choice stock ofcarcfu made CARRIAGES OF
and graceful orms manufactured expressly for the
Trade under the OF member
Of the firm experience, with special to
bty strength we'll shat beauty OF style aud line
nnish for which they have 80 long maintsined Justly
earned reputation.
Orders distance by mail receive the same faithful
attention though placed In Medal and dipIoma
tho Centennial Exhibition 1875 and prise medal at the
Paris Exposition. 1867
Four inAnds and Coaching Carriages receive special
~
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THIS DAY, st 10< o'clock.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITC RE.
great Of Parlo and Bedroom Suits o. eve
description Carpets Dining Room furnture, orce Desks
Hsistands Bookcases Loanges, Easy Chsirs. Rockers
tine Fairbanks jewellers Scale and Weights complete
with Chain, Watch and Ring Trays also one very m
calcnberg 4 yanpel Piano.
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DAY HORSE. is HANDS. 8 YEARS. SUITABLE FOR
Dtruck cart $s5 not half value. Blacksmith shop. 65o
hudson Ut.
MARRIAGE REPAIRS.-wE INVITE SPECIAL AT
Ocnon the superior facilities OF REPAIRING depart
ment All carriages finished with Valentines American
varnsh superior to All Of foreign In durability
5th av and 18th ST. factory. broadway aud 47th st.
BREWSTER 4 CO.. OF Broome st.
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HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ D..

nR j. r. MANN CURES HIP DISEASE AND DE-
Dformed limbs without cutting cords hours conne
and without supporter every sunday forenoon
1888 West 4lst st., New York.
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sPoRTING-DoGs. BIRDs. 81.

A FOR SALE, ALL KINDS or FANCY DOGS;
~ Birds Medicines for all diseases: Prepared Food
Tor King birds AT b. q. DovEi's, No. Greene st.
uea
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A FURNITURE SALE.
"A. BARKER 4 CO.. Auctioncers.
Al AND 40 LIBERTY ST.

A UCTION sALE-PosITIvELY
"A THIS Tuesday, MORNING.
commencing At 10 O'Clock,
At five story brown mansion.
NO. AZ WEST 10TH ST., BETWEEN
9Th and 9th ava.
RICH HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
INLAID WALNUT CHAMBER SETS,
sTEikWAY ~ OCTAVE PIANofuHTE,
CHICKERlSG UPRIGHT PLANO,
Oil Paintings. Statunry, &c.
ali in excellent condition.
PARIORS CONTAIN
PARLOR AND DRAWING ROOM SUITS, richly carved
rosewood and walnut frames covered In crimson tan aud
Lounres. Easy Chairs inaid marguerite and gilt Centre
Console 1abes rosewood Etageres Cabinets French
plate Mirrors lace Curtains Frcnh Mantel sets, 6day
Clocks Musical Jardnieres velvet Rugs
handsome inad Library and Secresire Bookcasc choice
Books. Library Tables elegant Turkish Suit a pieces),
BEDROOM FURNITURE. CONSISTING
of elaborate and plain Bedroom Sets inaid and gt Bed
ads Dressing Gases Bui Chihoniers Wsshstands
single double Bedste 80 fine hair and spring Mat
tesse feather Pillows Blankets Toilet Sets and plush
Suits, m arb3 Tables. Chairs, Rockers
DINING FURNITURE, vs Two Extension Tables, in
lad french walnut Scbonrd Chairs leather Silvcrwaro
Dinner and Tea Sets Cutlery &c two II all Stands velvet
Brussels and ngrain Carpets, Kitchen Furpiture. &C.
~ B.-sais positive Parties about purchasing will posi-
lively find this chance. Take Sixth Uni
vcrsty place House opens NJ = A. NJ.
Com pctens men remove. pack ship goods, city
country. ROBERT q. CAsHlN, Auctioneer.
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canEs Al AUCTION.
-TuNIs JOHNSON. AucTIoNEER.

-anro Al AUSIiOS.
A -TuNIs JOHNSON. AucTIoNEER
Old stand 81 Nassau 81
r,,lsxaYE,,6 IaIs psT, !, yIlsHs;sSsha 1eH S's,ssaa
dsserp,cn csrp.,s Dinsg Room urasaIe ories DssI:
..s fsirs:sf. f's scale @ and wight:
calienberg 4 vanpel Piano.
On THURSDAY. at IL o'clock.
svrEss ESahlsa 4 'Iss
hands O few in the trade and have been hsd a. price
.snee has determined even a. sscriaee TO in..edues
auction house y Nassau tho splendid OF the fol
ss, %. %ssss;, @ s.:s.is' y:s'sy s;..
These splendid for Thursdays SALE viii be on cus
counters for exhibition Wednesday,
unIISs sEErEE s9wE AgcTioNEEs
Rooms corner st and University place. large and gen.
Suits, Heds,sads. Bureaus, wa,hslands Carpet.
RIssELL wELLEs MILLErT. AucTIoNEERs.
1nls DAY ras'day' Oct. 10; at io's A. NJ, )" No. IS
attractive sale Of over 500 lots China and decorated Gass.
cn n"i' .' csss
Also at IL O'Clock ~ cases
glove and handssreher BeaSs Of laid PAPER q
Assorted 1ooi These goods will be sold in bond snbec!
quality guaranteed.
RY DANIEL A. MATHEWS. AucrIoSEER. SALES
lJroom 81 Liberty st., between Broadway and NASSAU
PEREMPrORY SALk OF FINE TRIPLE
SILVERPLATED WARE AND ROGERS TABLE CUT.
ERf being tho entire stock OF Wholesale dealer removed
for convenience sale comprising Tea Sets urns Wner
Cake Baskets Tureens, Syrup Knives Forks Spoons &C..
manufactured Wy Rogers Bros, Meriden Britannia Com
Reed Barton National Silver Plate Company real
Sheffield plato and Others TO be sold at auction without
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
October IL, II and ~ at IL o'clock each dxv.
AT MATHEWS AUCTION ROOMS, 81 Liberty sT,
EDwARD sCiENCK AuCTIosEEe.
ASsIGNEES SECOND SALE
OF FRENCH CHINA AND GLASSWARE. by order oi
MR.. X. i. FABBRI. ASSIGNEE OF MESSRS JOHN VOG1
CO., At their store Nos. IS and 81 Park pace, neal
Church, the second sale OF which will take place
WEDNESDAY,. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
October IL IL and IL,
1880 o'clock each day.
The stock consists part ~ elegant Dinner
Tea SETS Tete retes Paris decorated China Vases Toilet
and Cologne Sets Bisque Parian and Lava Groups
Figures; Card Tables Jardnieres, elegant and
graved Table Glass Sets and Fruit Bowls Chamber Sets
magnificent Bohemian Glassware In Variety Desser
sets and endless assortment OF description
China and Glassware. The stock will be exhibition
Monday. eth inst.
CAFFNEY 4 SMITH. AUcTIoNFERs. II CENTRE ST.
Owi sell this day at O'Clock. the Stock and Fxturesa
the Grocery Store 45O Wcst 10th good Horse, Wagon
and Harness.
n AsVN nj,
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POLICE Court, SATURDAY-Poice-JuStice
Joseph j. White presiding.-T contln'
ued case OF John j. Carr, charged with fe.
loniously shooting Henry Gaines (colored)
at the Fair Grounds, was taken up. The eX-
animation was resumed, with Gaines on the
stand. After being sworn he stated that
Carr gave him permission to enter the
grounds to get a drink OF water. After re-
naming inside the enclosure about ten min
utes he went back over the fence. 4 short
while afterwards he heard a great noise,
caused by horse running away, and got UP
on the fence, when Carr struck him with a
stick. Carr then got on top Of the fence and
fired at him twice.
Carr's counsel offered no testimony, and
the accused, who was sent on to the Hust-
ings Court for trial, was recommitted to Jail.
John Cassaday, an English tramp, was up
for being drunk. He promised the Justice
if he was let off this time he would depart
at once on his pilgrimage. Discharged.
Charles Welsh, for disturbing the peace
of mind and domestic beatitude OF Miss
Maud Earl, was required to give security
to keep the peace in the sum of 500.
Robert W. Fields was fined one dollar for
drunkenness.
Daniel Scroggins, an old offender, found
lying drunk on the sidewalk, was committed
for sixty days in default of surety.
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THE MIDLOTHIAS mTNE DISASTER.
JUDGE CLoPToN's OPINION AS TO THE
CAUsE-REConfENDAT AS TO THE
FUTURE WORKING OF THE MINE, &C.

It will be remembered that on Friday an
Investigation was held at the company's store
at Midlothian by Judge William |. Clopton,
Of the County Court, to ascertain, il posi-
BILE, the cause Of the sad calamity which
happened at Grove shaft on Saturday the
Goth instant, as well as to ascertain the re-
sponsibility thereof. Saturday Judge Clop-
ton addressed the following letter to Justice
Eiam, OF Midlothian:
To d. G. Elan, Esqs j. p:
Sir.-Havlng on yesterday made All in
vestigation into the circumstances attend
lag the late explosion at the "GroYe shaft y
Midlothian, with view to the propriety OF
laying the same before the next grand jury,
I have arrived at the following conclusions
1st. That the 12-foot level, or "big stall, !"
is subject to irregular "blowers" or "ieed-
ers," which at times discharge large guam
titles OF subcarbonated hydrogen, and at
other times much smaller quantities Of the
same gas.
Cd. That Corneau, the gas-man, had tested
the level up to the head OF the working
with his Davy lamp, and on his return, with
his open lamp lit on his cap, he met the dis
charge from one Of these "blowers," which
fired the gas hanging in the ceiling and
around the IS @collars" Of the level.
Sd. That the hot, sultry weather and low
barometrical state of the atmosphere on that
day prevented as free circulation Of air in
the level as had been kept up in the cooler
weather previous, and also permitted con-
siderable expansion OF the gas. In my opin-
ion the neglect Of the gas-man to note this
state of the atmosphere was most probably
the prime cause Of the explosion. / an
further Of opinion that until the ventilation
by the'fan now being constructed is estab'
lished it will be unsafe to work the twelve
foot level with the door and upcast leading
into the California drift open; and, also
| that there should be q barometer at the
"pit-head" Of all deep workings, from
which the "top" and "bottom" bosses
should frequently take observations.
There can be no question Of the skill anC
practical knowledge Of Mr.. Heinrich as ;
mining engineer, and his tender care Of the
men under his charge. The testimony
have heard establishes this beyond doubt
and the works now standing at the "Groye
shaft" are monument to his skill as min
| ing engineer. I am. satisfied that after the
explosion he did everything for the rescue
OF the men in the shaft which could be eN-
pectcd of any one, and that he was no more
excited than was to be expected under sucl
appalling circumstances. In fact, it was
proven that everything was done will
greater dispatch and less confusion than OF
| the occurrence OF any former explosion in
the same coal-field. see no occasion fol
placing this matter before the grand Jury
and it will therefore be unnecessary for you
to take any further steps.
Very respectfully, &C.,
WILLIAM I. CLOPToN.
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The 9OuI-YFine Horror.

RICHMOND, May ~, 1876.
Editors of Dispatch: The opinion OF
Judge Clopton, given as the result Of his in
yestigation OF the recent disaster at the Mid
lothian mine, seems to be intended to dis
courage inquiry in the same direction by the
grand Jury of Chesterfield county. II the
law is followed, as understand, the grand
jurors will be bound to carefully investigate
for themselves the whole Of the unfortunate
affair, and, perhaps, by indictmentforc crimi-
nal negligence, put the blame where it truly
belongs. They will be sworn to diligently
inquire and true presentment make OF all
such matters as may be given them in charge,
"or come to their tnoocledge."
Let each side be heard, and the witnesses
be cross-examined closely. Let experts be
summoned, and no matter who is to blame
let the public know the worst.
Ii an Indictment is found it strikes me,
an humble outsider, that Judge Clopton,
having made up his mind and so freely
expressed it, will find himself in such an
embarrassing position that he will not wish
to preside at the trial:
Yet on such trial only can the "bottom
facts be reached"
Permit me to say that I believe Judge
Clopton is thoroughly conscientious and
patriotic, but l submit that it was not wise
for him to Judge this case before it reached
him in regular official course. OUTSIDER.