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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
AUCTION SALES

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
l. PROPERTY AT AND NEAR CL1F:.
TON, IN FAIRFAX COUNTY-By virtue of
Undersigned, bearing date February &c, 1872,
county. liber O, No. 4, folio =, l shall, ON
MONDAY, the 10th day of October 1876, Court
day, in front Of tho door of the Court House OF
said county. sell to the highest bidder, that GA
VALUABLE DWELLING and LOT, in Esii
the village OF Clifton, known as the WRIGHT
HOUSE. Also that CERTAIN LOT. near
Clifton containing nine acres, three roods and
sixteen poles, adjoining DR.. Green, and former
" part of the roal estate OF which Capt, Chas.
L. Ford died seizod. Persons desiring to view
this property arc referred to VIM. f. Ford.
The house and lot will DO sold subject TO a lien
Of $500
Terms CT Sale-Enough cash i'll hsnd to pay
the expenses and commissions OF sale snd
S479.66 with interest thereon from February 70,
1872, till day Of sale end the residue. if any. on
q credit Of SIX months, 10 bear interest from the
day of sale, and to be secured by lien on the
property sold. TdOM AS MOORE,
sep 1G-W4W Trustee.
lay- The above snle is postponed until MON
DAY, the Goth day of November next, when it
will be made at the same place, at y O'clock IN.
@In consequence OF the inclemency Of the
weather the above sale was postponed until
MONDAY. December 18th, a. the same time
and place. ~
nov 22-wts THOS. MOORE, Trustee
VALUABLE LANDED ESTATES FOR
v SALE-By virtue Of deed Of trust exc.
cuted to tho undersigned on tho 10Th day OF
April, 1870, to secure debt to w. S. aurnee,
Of New York city, the following largo, .produc-
tive and very valuable estates will be offered for
sale on the premises, respectively, at the tlmes
and on the terms hereinafter named, to wit:
On FRIDAY, the 9Th day OF January, 1877,
the MOSS NECK ESTATE, containing nearly
| 700 acres, on tho Rappshannock river, below
fredericksburg in Caroline county.
On TUESDAY, the 9th of January, 1877, the
| LEEDS MANOR ESTATE, containing 1900
| acres, lying near Markham station, on the Man-
| asses Gsp Railroad, in FauTuier county, and
| On THURSDAY, the llth Oh January, 1877,
the TRACT OF LAND, within four miles Of
Stanton, containing about 4jG acres, and now
| held and possessed BY Col. a. ". Hartman, and
| being one Of tho most valuable Estates in All
gusta county.
The improvements Oh each Of these properties
are GOOD Possession given in time for Spring
crops the exact time will be announced ut the
| sales. All growing crops will be reserved.
The sales will be for cash, as required by the
trust deed. The titles are believed to be good
but only such will be conveyed rs are vested i'll
the undersigned
| HUGH ". SHEFFEi, }Trr,..os
EDMUND COFFIN, Jr,
| fmf,
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THNRUSTEE'5 SALE OF A SMALL iM'
: PROVED FARM IN ALEXANDRIA
COUNTY, VA.~-Under authority Of deed CT
trust from j. Ledyard Hodge, dated March Il,
public auction, on SATURDAY, December -,
1876, at II H., at the east front door of the Post
office building, Alexandra, Virginia, TRACT
OF LAND, in Alexandria county. containing
shout 90 acres-the same which was conveyed TO
j. Iedyard Hodge by Harvey Bailey.
1t is situated on the south side OF the arng'
ton turnpike, opposite the farm owned by +. II.
Corbett and bounded on ono side by the land OF
5. B. Co, hett, and on the other by the land now
or lately owned by kipp.
The improvements consist chiefly 81 Il uUuD
FRAME DWELLING snd Barn.
dec scots S. FERGUSON DEACA Trustee.
E1RUSTEES SALE OF A GOOD FARM,
4 IN PRINCE WILLIAM CO., NEAR
HAYMkRKET, CONTAINING 2s9s acres.
By virtue Of q deed Of trust executed to me by
j. IT. Carter and wife, dated tho 2Gth day OF
May, 1866, and recorded in tho Clerks office OF
the County Court OF Prince William county,
W., l will offer by public auction, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF War
re1ton, Fauquier county, Va, on MONDAY
Decent Der 18th, 1876, that being the first day OF
the Circuit Court of said county. tho valuable
tract Of land liz said deed mentioned, known az
'CARTER'S GREEN
containing 1904 acres-be the same more or less.
The land is of good quality, we'll wooded, water
cd and enclosed. Upon tho farm there is q
comfortable DWELLING HOUSE and EsssI
necessary out buildings. It is 10 y good. Asxlal
neighboThood, sdjoins the farms OF ar. Wise
and Capt. James Purcell and about six miles
from Gainesyille. q station upon the Manassas
Division Of tho Virginia Midland Il. K
Terms of Ssle-~lfive hundred dollars in cash !;
tho residue in one: two and three years. For
NO
quirel to execute bonds, with approved porsonsl
security, TO bear interest from the day Of sale.
and secure tho Same By deed Of trust upon tue
aforesaid promises.
N. B.-Beng empowered to make private
sale Of said premises. invite propositions. My
address is Warrcnton, Fauquier county, Va.
4. ,rAYLOE SCOiT, Trustee, &c, &c.
kOEr COOEs, Auctr. nov 1-eots
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$3.50, $50 BALTIMORE I'm go,

$50. $50 BALTIMORE Tim $50
POTOMAC RIVER STEAM ERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt. }. r. Barker,
will leave pier 10, Light street, Baltimore. EVE.
RI TUESDAY, st 4 =. IN. Returning, will
leave Alexandria EVERY FRIDAY. ut tour
o'clock p. Ia.
The steamer THEODORE WEEMS, Capt
il mes Harper, will leave pier 10, Light stroet
Baltimore, EF EHY THU RSDAY, at 6 p. III
Returning, will leave Alexandria EVERY
MONDAY, ct lG:3Op. III.
Freight will not be received after p H.
Both steamers will stop each way al their ro
fpectve river landings.
For further information apply 10
}. BRODER5 i CO., Agents,
lnh u II King street.
INLAND X ;'GA ROAKD CnASTlNG 90.
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j'OOD AND COAL.
C(JAIl

fIUA!.I COALl
"
For good CLEAN COAL 50 10 T. }. NJ T..
HAFFEY Il cos, wharf and yard foot Of
Queen stract. scpS
--,I, rc.T,
{ foAH Coal, We -
oh the wharf, !. .nil stScA ., IotAtt -, 81 tnG
Geat quslly' shros9n. TIE: S'Dys' N"' A"a
oIEperianTu. it ,ot, s tIa s"'''"'"s '"''o
! Lyhen s"'''Y '''"'s
GAIeroh
SunbHry
Leo
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Tie pauy o!er. unl!valiod facilities Tor
the transportation of freight and passengers,
and will run their steamer regularly AZ follows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
DTRLIC SALE LoUDoUN LAND

nUBLIC SALE OF LOUDOUN LAM. -
Z TUESDAY, the 18th day OF December,
ls76.-As executor of the late Geo. l.. bitzer'
decd. l will sell at public sale, on the prenli-
ises, two miles north Of Middleburg, on Tues.
day. the 10Th day of December, 1876, all the
REAL and PERSONAL ESTATE of which
said Bitter died possessed, to wit:
4 TRACT OF LAND, containing 23ts acres,
more or loss, situated about two miles from MID
dleburg, on the road leading to Mountsville'
Garter and othera. The land ia conveniently
laid off into eight fields and = meadow, with
running water in each, and is IN good state OF
cultivation The improvements CONSIST OF G;aA
comfortable STONE DWELLlNG,.A sssa,
containing seven rooms and q kitchen; good
buildings. Also quantity OF personal proper
", embracing one Horse, one Cow, one InrGsh-
ms Machine, one two horse Buggy and Har-
ness, one four.horse Wagon, one Cart, one
Wheat Drill, Log Chain, and lot OF otd IRON,
one Rifle &C. Also variety OF HouseloiJ = ana an
stesds and Bedding Chairs, Tables, Csrpe:ing,
Table Ware, Clock, Bureau and many other
articles not necessary to mention,
Terms-The land will be sold, ohe third o!
the purchase money in cssh on the day OF saio.
and the remainder III two equal lnstalmehls Q,
tne title to be retained until the purchase money
is all paid. On the personal property credit
of twelve months will bs given on ell sums o.
$40 and upwards the purchaser giving his bond
satisfactorily endorsed. and waving all exernp'
tions. Sums under $50 cash.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. IN:
JOHN d. PRIEST,
nov 22-ts Ex'r. of Geo. L. Bitter, deco.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SAL
y B7 virtue of deed of trust from James K.
Smoot and Anna e., his wife, dated the It'll
day of May, 1870, and of record IN Culpepel
county, Va, the undersigned, trustee therein
named, and at the request of the creditor by
said deed secured, will sell by public AUCTION
in front of the Court House al Culpeper Y. Il,
Va, on WEDNESDAY,, January 10th, 1871
al II O'Clock r., the property conveyed TO hin
by the said deed of trust, namely: A TkACl
OF LAND, with the IMPROVEMENTS tEssTsA
thereon, situated in the county Of Culpop- Es sas
er, Va, near Mitchells station, containing two
hundred and twenty-seven and halt acres
more or less This is very desirable farm, Is
productive and is located in ono of the health
lest portions Of Virginia.
Terms of Sale-S530, 81, with interest thereon
from April 10Th, 1876, and the costs attending
tho execution of the trust. cash the residue IN
three equal instalments, payabls iii SIX, twelve
and eighteen months the purchaser to execute
bonds, with approved security, for the deferred
payments, snd the title to be retained until the
purchase money is paid in full.
w. G. PETTY, Trustee
dec l-w5w z. 0. Mitchelfs station, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

Tho elegant, i,e~ aud substantial :. ,slas~
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKElS136Ea
leaves the company'E whsrf, Washington. EV'
o'clock p H., and Alexandria at 8. 80 p. ~; re-
turning leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, at g o'clock p. III. This line
connects at Norfolk with the ships Of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Company
for Boston and Providence. and affords the
thor connections throughout New England.
Fareto Norfolk -; round trip s.. Ticket. good
until used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

DKADY MIXED PAINTS of all the differ
10 ant makes supplied at factory prices.
Sample cards and estimates furnished upon sp'
plication. ,,nnpvaro
tmy9 JANNhA q w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
ROOTS AND SHOES.

yV>O THE LADIES-We have one q the
i. largest stocks OF FINE BUTTON and
LACE BOOTS ever offered in this market, OF
superior quality, handsome IN Styles, Wtch VIII
be soll ct a small advance On the cost to msnu-
factpIs. Call ana see at WADDEI'S, "A King
street. - -
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FOB THE r.uTNMAG RIVER LANDING

FOB THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDl NHs'.
The new snd connoious iron .S--~ D.,
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON, IhsaSsasasssszE
built especially for this route, leaves tho COM
pany's wharf, Washington, EVERY TIL ES-
DAY and FRIDAY, at o'clock Il. ~, and
Aleasndra at 1850 8. mi returning. arrives
EVERY WEDN ESDAY and SUNDAY, 81
L o'clock p. u.
This company makes close connections At Al
exandria with the ". G., V. NJ. s. G. s. K. +.
Go. and with the W. s. o. r. r. CO. Freight
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and Dispatch
For further information apply to
r. 4. REED, Agent.
Janney's wharf,
Of ut tho olice Of the company under the Ma
tional metropolitan Bank, 10Th street, opposite
Inc Treas ury Department. Washington.
1nh 10 J. w. THOMPSON, President
,sass ClYDE's STEAM LINES WEEK
1888 LIZ TO
PHILADEi.rhIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
StoaIuoGs les9e Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY End leave Philadelphia EV EkI SAT-
UEDAY III - o'clock IN. from Pier No, | K.
w hsGve5.
This line GunI.or!s ii Alex andria With the o.,
&. - a. AMI W. 4 .. X. Rs, autl at Philadel-
phis with the nsw and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with prouptiieas and cares
fr6a OF commissions.
N charge 70. transfer IL philadelphia, and
Il wharfage in BoEtoI. Through to Rozton in
5izty-fvo hours. Through rates and through
bills of lsdiIg given. inznrnnoa guaranteed st
Lass ttsn usual RATS.
agent-
=. a. REED, Alexandria.
,fM. +. CLYDE & CO.. PhiladelpLis.
GEO. =. HYDE, Georgetown, ID. G.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jan e-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

WE NOW HAVE IN STOCK A VERY
w great variety OF Ladies Low Shoes,
suitable for Spring and summer wear; Newport,
Centennial and Continental Ties and Congress
Shoes in ali the latest styles at WADDEY'S, "a
KING street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

MASSES " - /. i n and SCHOOL
N BOOTS~.-A large stock. IN oyory style anc
quality prlces low; al MADDEY'S. Il King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

INFANTS BOOTS a..t SLlPpEES--A fine
L stock, in every color. style and quality ut
very reasonable prices, al WADDEf'S, "a
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL and WALKING
~ BOOTS-A large stock aud great variety
of styles, at very red uced prices at WADDk1'S
- Kinv strect,
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8 fir NOTICE
s}ssz.sAFOk POTOMAC RIVER LAND
lNGS

kk SS=sSsssA FOX POTOMAC RIVER LAND
lNGS.
Un and alter Thursday, July 9Th. 1876, the
steamer "MATTANC," Captain w. II. Byles,
will leave her wharf foot Of King street, EVE
RT MONDAY and THURSDAY MORN.
ING, at 2so CLOCK for landings or the Potomac
river Us follow:
Marshall Hall, Matthias Point,
Pye's wharf, DIPS Wharf,
Sandy Point, Wits Wharf
Liverpool Point, HOLSTERS wharf,
Smiths Point. Massey's What.
Cottage Wharf. Coltons Wharf.
StEart's Wharf: Backistoaos IslanL,
Toi=ons Wharf. Eomini Ferry.
Returning, leaves Noulini Ferry on Tuesday
and Friday mornings, making the above land
iUga; also making Less wharf and Potomac
City. returning to Alexandria about sundoWn.
N. BOUSH & son, Agents,
III Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

r ADIES, pARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
Ii PERs-Ladies' French Kid Broadway,
Ladies Lasting Broadway. Turkey Morocco
Broadway, French Kid Toilet Csssimere Ioi'
LEI: Lasting Toilet, Serge and Garpet SliRpers,
Ring street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
STEAMBOAT LINES.
I -E% SPECIAL NOTICE.

On and after Sunday, the 26th Of November,
until further notice, the FERRY BOATS will
make their trips between Washington and Al
e1andria as follows:
Leave either city at $50. s 50. $50, 1920 and
1.30 u. IN and 1880, L30, go, $50, 49, 5 90
and 6 p. III.
On Sundays at $50, 10 90 and II SO o. H., and
l2"O, l.'D, > 80, 3 "0. 4 80, ) 90 and & p. 10.
s. 8 HOWISON,
nov ID. President Potomac Ferry Co.
sss:zaazsr OF n " Al. - roS''
On and after Monday. the 20th instant, the
steamer kEYPOKT viii leave her wharf, foot
Of Prince street, daily, except Sundays, at $50
p. IN, going South, and arrive at l250 p. u.
day going North.
nov Is +. Is. HUOE, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

AIDES LASTING BOOTS-A large stock
IL with great variety Of Eew styles, beaut,-
ful and 7ery cheap at WADDEY'S, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
10 @R aa ~ s,ss go 81

,xrAsIINuTON 4 ONO EsiIE,'.,'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

TNCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURE
PAINT. of several colors, the body of which is
F.. equal to Lead and Oil, which for tin roofs,
barns, stables, fences, &c, will be found very
suitable as we'll as economical, and an Improve.
ulent over other cheap mixed Psints now in the
market. For brick walls with northern ex-
oesure it will act IS preventive to dsmpness.
For iron it makes solid and lasting coating,
imueryious to moisture and preventive of rust.
Being Of various shades of color, the eornice and
trimmings can be painted to, suit. This Psint
many of the farmers in this vicinity, and ID
highly recommended by all who have tried it.
Psice single gallon, Zoe. 10 gallons Coo per gal.
Dbl, or 10 gallons. 60c per gal; Call and ex.
anime samples at S. King st. under Serepta Hall.
NH ri w. z. CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

~ ENTLEMENS FINE DRESS BOO1s
SJ and SHOES-A large stock OF new styles,
very handsome, of the best quality, aad at low
prices. st WADDEY'S, II King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

NHISSES' LASTING BOOTS, in every style
WI quality sal i,riIc, At W A t'DGl'S. -
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS n
wi WADDET'S II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

DOYS and YOUTHS DRESS SHOES 4
ID good stock of new styles, OF line quality and
st low prices at WADDEY'S, - King Ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

r AKGE STOCK OF CHILDREAS BOOTS
IL AND SAOES-pro,ection Toe will wear
twice as long az shoes made il the ordinary way.
They will not wear through the upper st Tue
toe. One trial will prove this 10 your entire
satisfaction. For sale ct " AHDEf'S. u King
cfrcn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

r AIDES HOUSE SHOES-Las&s stock and
IL great variety, suitable tor CID isdles' ~
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09
PAINTS. OILS, HARNISHE.S, dc.

u IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
It Is not poisonous; it is finer in texture; has
more body, and is tho most brilliant in the
world. For "a 8. T. PEAKE 81 CO.,
iv2 1877 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

r AIDES HANDSOMG BUTTON BOOIo
Ia at WADDEY'S, a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

NIEW STYLES LADIES CATERS st
IN WADDEY'S. II King street.
DURTS FINE $40 Els, for Ladies', Misses.
ID end Children, 81 WADDEi'S. IA King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-09

r AIDES FINE SHOES at WADDEf'S, "a
IL King street.
, 1876-09-02

A decision given yesterday by Judge McA1,-
Lls1xn, Of The Circuit Court. athrms tho right
OF MIKE EyAss aud GLrgsoa, the distinguished
Democratic tax-grubbors Of South Chicago,
to bold, respectively, tho Offices Of Town
Collector and Town Clerk, from which thoy
were s'ghteously ejected by tho Town Board
last spring. There was 10 doubt then, and
Is nono nuw, III the minds Of vast majority
OF the taxpayers Of Chicago that these bum
n1ers wero Justly md properly bounced by
the board, yesterdays decision OF Judge
, 1foAl1lsTEa's to tho contrary notwithHtand-
ing. 10 1einstats EVANS aud GLEEsoa may
bs good Inv; 10 kick them out WIZ unques-
fonsfly good sense, 1t remains. however,
for the Supreme Court 10 decide whether it
{. good law.
, 1876-09-02
GEOMETRY RUN mad,

The Nttes and Courier, OF Charleston, y. c.,
gives In itH Issue Of Aug. q cotlplc Of
columns to tic claims oil FRANCIS g. CART, tint
llo has solved Tic problem Ut centuries, discover
cd tho true relation tratto) Of the diameter to
tho circumference nf n circle, nn1 brolscn down
tho Pons Asinorum Of The Ecomctcrs. Mr..
GAIT ilas broo1cl over IFS discoveries for several
years In silence; and now comes into print only
tecausu le has reason to fear that the honor Ut
Ills discoveries may be carried OF by distin-
g1ltshc1 European lie Rays:
Far ahont two ycars past hare held TINT The
venerable rule "Tlat t1io square on tho ltypothe-
sun Of tle squares Of Tho oter iva .ides, IL not
kMe yig1t;aag!sa irIaNglt. Jsaad ~ llttstIsq a. a.
some other eiscs iii aoi irps ~ i Il refera @ 10 10
,hs ttso rahi i-angta iriangits found Gy 5i@eiiag
:Ssence sss as saoeSp s SpG. ps a"2 4. s s'ss ]
when It Is only true in special cascs. Tic m.
nnMncrHest nf my postson In relation to this rule
regarding 1t, AZ you do. as ono Ut tho most pia1n
anil arul1y established principles OF tho science.
This Is indeed Il remarkable discovery; autl
all The more 10 as tho ratio Of the diagonal Of
sqturo to tito side OF that square run be proven
III a more simple way than wc tan demonstrate
tbs general vulur Ut the bypotllcnlse Ia my
rl;t.ung'ed Triangle. It IL evident, by sl,e doc
trine Of proportional trianEcs, lint half tho
diagonal bears thu satie ratio to tho sfdc ,s tho
side docs to the whole liugonal; whence tho
square III the diagonal must he cqual to twice
the square Ut QUO side. We can only hopc for
the credit Of tho mathematics, that Mr.. CARr's
remarks llavo hcen nisprtntrd.
The other discovery IL tiIat tho ratio Of the
circumference to the diameter of tho circle Ia
not =. $780,. us hitherto taught, but 3lS3y74...
, 1876-09-02


As bearing with especial force and direct
ness upon the qncstiou-now being dis
cussed with great interest by tho people Of
tho United 6tates--of the relative character
Of the respective War Records Of Gov. HAxEs
and Messrs. T1InEN and HRspnlcKa, we
print this morning in our regular issue throe
documents OF unquestionable Significance
and Importance, viz: On the first page an
accurate fac sinl7e Of tho celebrated letter
written by The then Gen. HAYES, from the
camp in front Of the enemy in virginia,
In response to suggestion TINT he
should obtain furlough and take
the stump in Ohio as candidate for Con-
grcss; on tho second page d fac simtl1 Of tho
handbill advertising tho Democratic SIasg-
Meeting" Of "all who fnyor peace, oil who
desire to be FREQ from the dcath-grip OF this
infamously wicked, imbecile, md tyrannioal
Administration (AuAAuAM L1xcoL.s's] held
at Seymour, Ind, Sept. II, 1864. and where
ToA HrxDH1cKs WIS announced In flaming
typo az the orator of lilo occasion and On
tho third pago an erpost Of T11nEN's perjury
In making out Ills sworn jucome.rcturn. No
campaign document or speech could DO more
elective. For the convenience Of tho reader,
the letter of Gov. HAYES ia appended
cAnr or sMEntpAs's Annr, NEAR CuAuIEs.
Town, Va, , Aug. ~, 1a0+.-Fs,Exp 8. Your favor
Of the 1th came to hand Monday. II wa4 tho nrst
Ind heard Of the dongs Of tho Second District
Convention. sfnny thanks for your attention and
assistance in tho premises cared very little about
being candidate, but hayfng conscn nted to tho use
of my nau.c preferred 10 succeed.
Your augschton about getting fuF1oush to take
tho stump WAH certainly madu without reGectIuu
An officer ct for duty who at this crisis would abau-
don hfs post ought 10 be scapsa. Tou mny feel
perfectly sure slRll do 10 such thing.
We are. and for two week past have been, In thu
Immediate presence Of large itebcl army. We
havo sstrmfshtng and smal! Affairs constantly. I
nm not posted In tho policy doomed wise at head.
quarters. and can't gneas ia tn tho prospect OF a
general engagement. The condition and spirit OF
this army are good and improving. suspect The
enemy arc sliding around w toward Tbs Potomac,
II they cross wo shalt certainly have meeting.
Sincerely, II, u. uA1ks,
w..1,4x II. sx,4rt. Esq.
, 1876-09-02

Tn fHf4 Nr. BAUNEn OaY1Hy ieonn fhe
business of unb1,c benofuc,or in + fondon
md in fess thon two vary A. n,nvvu o,v
1xY f,nf,a himxalf ronvict .nd e.,,tor,od n
fiys yoar.' nonal servituda Ar n,v7rvl,nd
been in business. and failed m disastron.ly
that hia scbot1ufa in tha nankrrr,cv Cow,
revoaled but forthiuo of oxsots n .nch
Mound Of hfa dob,a. Uis exner;oncs how.
oyor. be olaimod. wss of imm,nnn vn1no, h..
cause IL royeaIsd To him n n1an wherohy la
cou,d botter ,,ia foI,ow.r,on md a,oyo,. ,.,o
,norol and motsr,,, waifor, ~ .oc,a,, IT,
, 1876-09-02

Encouraging reports are received Of tho
e1nicablo adjustment of threatened difficulties
between tho oal-mnern aud their employers,
In thu anthracite region Of Penusylsania, a.
coEs'ing to information received yesterday by
tho President Of the Delaware, LackawaunA
Il Western Railroad, tho miners Lave accepted
tho reduction Of 10 per cent resulting from
the break.up Of t4e coa!.combination and
have Gono to work Mt tho reduced rats,
This they could do with better grace than
ever before, low TINT tho reduction is not all
on ono side. 1n tho Southern Illinois coal.
delds tho miners strike ia practically at an
end, and operations will ba ut once resumed.