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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
CONFIRMATION NOTICE.
Eliza G. jones
James Morris .Jouss.

In the Circuit Court for st Mays eouu.
ty, sitting as q Court Of Equity.
No 1911 n K.
NRDERED. this lt day OF Hareh.
" 1876, that the resale made and
reported by B Harms Camaiier. Trustee.
in this cause, be ratified and confirm
cd unless cause TO the contrary be shown
on or before tho 4th Monday Of March,
1915: provided copy OF thi, order be in
serted in the St Msrys Beacon. once q
week for three successive weeks prior te
the said Alb Monday OF March.
The repor, states that the LAID sold fo'
FRANK FORD.
Clslk.
True eopy-Tesi:
J FRANK FORD.
Clerk.
March 2. ls16-3w.
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Boarding.

NfRsj .NILBURN, formerly 1of 81 Ma
XV1 ry' eounty ,hasremovedt rom No. b
HanoverSt., to leg ". Lsabsr6st. betweer
Sharp ssd Liberty, and is prepared 70 receive
pssmaneas and transient Boai aera
faIs iSTc-:f
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

DY the insrodcesion u nev blood, | an pre-
ID pared this season to furnish fresh eggs for
matching from yards u Superior Light Brah-
mas. h~sded - follows:
Yard 4. Cobannes, bred By Philaader Viii
llama Of Nass., from Alias. lst pseminU bird
~ Buffalo and Bossoa Last year, and sed for
$50 Ia Deceuber. Is brother xoa let and $50
special a brooklyn In Dec. rs. Cshannes and
mate Won lst premium sod specials is the L.
Of any variety Ut baltimore, Jan TO
Yard .. Monitor, Bird by c. Comey,
Mass, from his celebreaied Duke Of York strain
sired BY Sir l3erjamin. dam sister Of Duke Of
Norfolk Mr. e. refused Slo5 for Norfolk
Yard 3. silver Cloud, one It my last year .
breeders, mated TO railets sired by Fairfield. 10
OF plsis,ed's stock Of Conn. and weighs over
l: Ms.
Also, after Nay is,h. . few eggs from my
ST. aims Of P. Williams. This yard 10 headed By
Red Jacket, sired by Bob" Mr.. W. says
Vulcan, the sire OF The pulets, b the largest r.
q. he ever saw
Young birds Of hota breeds AFTER Sept. lss.-
None Of the pulers are related TO the males with
xh oh th-y are mated.
Eggs from Clouds yard s. per ID, and from
the Others 80 PR l3 ar IS. inc uding Is from
Cloud. for 81 90. securely packed aud delivered
TO any of the Paiuxent or Potomac steamers. -
The surplus males that can be sold in any neigh
borhood will pay the cost Of the eggs. Send
money in registered letter 10 California p. U g.,
or sight draft payable In Baltimore, Nd. In
all cases where the order cannot be filed the
money will he promptly returned. For further
particulars, enclose st.mp to
CHAS. b. WISE.
California, st. Aary's CO., Nd.
March %, ls76-sws
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CONFIRMATlON NOTICE.
James Smith. next FIJI nd Of
Eta Ialioe Smith.
II G 5 Keys Exrs.
4 others.

In the Circuit Court Tor 81 Mary'> coun-
~, sitting as a Court OF Equity.
NJ" 35S Y F..
IT is hereby ordered this ?7ih dav ~
Il March. 1876, that the AUDITORS Rerort
aud acrou =; marked a filed H. this Gaze.
be ~ d the same is hereby ratified. IN
less cause to the CONTRARY J., si,~t -
before the 2iSr DAY OFF April. text;
provided a copy of this notice be inserted
Ia the 81. Mary Beacon. once week tor
three successive weeks PRIOR to the said
~ Il day OF April.
r. FORD.
True eoPy-Tea:
FRANK FORD.
Clerk.
March 80. ls7s-3w.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
OrpAsas' Court Of 81. ka,y's Cssnty, Set
Feb =. 1876.
nRDERED BY THE COURT, That 10
- seph Il Jarboe and joseph u Key,
Adm nis,rators of Matthew 4. Jarboe,
late Of Saint Mary's county, MARYLAND. de-
ceased, give the notice required by law to the
deceased screditors to exhibit their claims
aad that the same be published once . week
for six successive weeksin the St. Mary Pea
Test:
JAMES T " RALsY,
Register Wills for st Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance OF the above order, We hereby
give notice that we have obtained from the
Orphans Court OF st Mary's CO Marylan
letters OF administration on the personal es-
tate of Matthew A Jarboe. late Of said CO de.
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified 10 sx.
hibit the same with the proper vouchers At
tached thereto to the subscribers, on or be-
fore the 10th day 81 August, 1876, they will
otherwise by law be excluded from the ben
eff 10 Of the said estate. All persons indeb-
ted to the deceased are requested to make
immediate pay ment TO the subscribers.
JOSEPH b JARBOk
JOSEPH u kEY.
Administrators.
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TRADERS LICENSE.

The amount TO be paid BY traders for
license (the amount Of stock at the pr,".
cipai SEASON Of sale 10 be given under
osi'') i. as follows: lf the applicants
stock in trade does not exceed
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
United States Hotel.
$40, 33I, & 333 Penn Avenue,
WASHING TON, D. G.
M. u. BEAN, Prep deter.
Rates Reduced 10 $50 q Day.

p,o keep pace with the times, and meet
the wishes Of the travelling public tie
Proprietor has decided to rednee the price
Of ,.ard and room to $3.50 per day. aad.
nosxith.,s q ding the los price charged, hs
intend. that the House shall maintain
the same reputation for comfort add seat.
n... and coed "a Bile. a. heretofore.
~ This Eo,ei is within ave fnieutss
walk of,he Capita and principal Railroad
ue:ots aud cosven'en, TO tue 00sssa'
mens sepAr;neussand ofhess.
Stoeet Care all paris OF TIE C'y
and Gs,rget.wn pass tais hoass every
ave mirs,es.
Jas. 20 1870 81.
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+. D. A D A NJ s,
Bull DER and con TRACTOR.

THE undersigned is PREF AIRED to con-
tract tor BUILDING sne REPAIR.
ING in Saint Mary. and adjoining coan-
les. Alswork trtzustedto him viii be
done with despatch and % werkmanlike
manner Address.
r ID ADAMS.
Mechaniesv:i'e
b Mays county. Nd
Aug. le7$-sf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
Dental Notice.

HAVING located myselfin Baltimore. 81 -
III Hanover Street, four dooss from Lon
bard, respectfully soiiei; con- lWA
tinustien Of the liberal pairo- 6Yyv =
mage that have ree~issd hereto ItfH
fore from The ciiiseus OF St.-sary's. shall e.
d-avor TO execute mv work in the best msnnes
and upon The mos, liberal serms- shall wilt
the county at d:f-rens periods Of The year.
when due notice i'll he given.
Very respectfully,
De -. 1osS-6s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
Business Notice.
March 80. 1S76-tdT

V~HE establishment of The Commission lIonse
i Of rer-grine Davis L Co. having been hro-
ken up bv the sickness and death of Mr.. Davis.
the business will be carried on at the same
place, No. ll6 Souri, CHARLES SSREsr, BALri-
MoHE, by the undersigned, under the name oi
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
ION NOTICE.

ON NOTICE.
bert
10
Alilbaru.
RI for 81 Hary's coun-.
Couriof Equity.
a NE.
9Th day Of April.
y M itors Report. hled
iihsd aid confirmed.
c. ntrar. be shown
{ Monday OF May.
py 81 this order -
b aryt Beacon, once
pccesH.e weeks prior
by Ut May.
FRANK FORD.
Clerk.
est:
FRANK FORD.
Clerk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

M...r. Edm"rs- Announce Dee'e
STEPHEN l. NEALE, Attorney and
Counseilor-s,-Law. 3. u candids'' for the
position Of States Attorney in 1879 -
We believe him 3" he admirably ht:ed
e. discharge With 6aellty. boidnes' and
sbi,i,y the respossible du'ies Of the Of
o.. Many Friends.
Oct IL, 1874.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

With, clerks aud Sheriff. fees, added
The applicant must either make oath
- heretofore. before the Clerk Of the
Circui, Court Of the County where he is
engaged in business. Of the amount oi
goods kept on hand. a, the principal SEA.
roD 1T sale; OF the oath may be nd min
is,-rcd BY Justice Of the Peace, when
the Pers"" wanting the iicenscs applies
through an agent. If the latter ,urs
be ad"p. d. the following form will b.
deemed suffici, at compliance with the
act:
STINT l;ar. IS Counfu. to nit:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

With Clerks aud Shc.iii's fees, added.
No license shall be granted 10 sell spir.
ituous or fermen,ed liquors or lager bier.
in quantities so, less taau q pius. for the
sum Of eighteen dollars aud six.y cents.
unless ,h, person applying therefor shall
also obtain . license to ell eo.'ds. chat
tells. wares and me chandise. paying
thercf.r the snm here NIB. fore prescribed
according TO The amount Of his stuck is
trade,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
RLNLW TOUR LICESES,

TRADERS. KEEPERS OF ORDI-
i naries aud others, are hereby nnti-
fed. iha, in pursuance Of the Code Of Pub.
lie General Laws aud the Acts Of ASSEM-
bly, 10 such cases made an6 provided, -
TO take out aud renew their Licenses. ON
or
Before the First day OF Way,
1876,
Is the failure TO do 40 BY any will sub
jecs such TO the severe penalties imposed
by the laws OF the Strife. which forbid all
persons from bariering or selling goods.
wares and merchandise, without first hav-
ing Obtained license from the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court.
by order
j. FRANK FORD,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court
for ST. Mary's county
e. For the convenience Of those de-
siring To take out or renew their licenses
which expire on the FIR, D., al Nav
next. | will be- prepared TO issue the same
on or after the l5;h day at April. upon
compliance with the provisions Of the laws
Of the State relating thereto
j. FRANK FORD.
Clerk.
March 80. 1S76-tdF
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

With Clerks and Sh-rif's fees. added.
Licenses to Retailers Of Spirita.as or
Fs's.entei Liqaorso or Lager Beer -Tae
amounts OF license TO be paid BY retailers
Of spirituous or fermen,ed liquors, or L..
ger beer are as follows:
II the value Of their stock in trade be
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

OR SOUL CHARM
'her ser may fascinatS
n.c,ion Of any person
/ Ibis ar, all can pos
IS cents; together With
piian Oracle. dreams,
900. 900 sold. A queer
tLiAN 4 CO., Pubs,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
RATIFICATION NOTICE

RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Henry Unv.li end
g. Leslie .gl,hArt.
Assigaees of
Geo l. aud Asa Needham.
use oi Geo wiI.oe,
William E. Hooper.
In the Circuit Coua for ST Mar, scour.
", sitting as Court OF Eqaity.
No $50 Ne,
ARDERED. this 10th day Of March,
" 1916, that the AUDITORS Report,
filed ia this cause. be rstine,i and copfirm.
ed , uuless caus. to the eoatrar, be shows
on or before the 2sd Monday OF Apsii
1916 provided q copy Of this order b,
published IN the Sc Mays Beacon. ono,
. week for three successive week. prio, &
tue said Ind Mon6sy ~ April.
j FRANK FORD,
CLERK.
Truecopy-Tsst:
J FEANk FORD.
Asrsh 10. isssLsw.
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Sworn before


Justice the Peace out Of the county in
which the application is n,a6e. there must
bc attached the certificate Of the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court Of the County 10 which
the Justice resides,
Persons may sell salt to cure fish in
March. April aud May wnhou, license.
License to OYdinaries and iare,n-
hsey<rs-Thr license to ordinaries aud
tavern. keepers to sell sp ritu"us or fer
H., n,rd liquors nr lager beer. IN quanti-
ties LEES than u put. at any one time. are
10 tnli"w>: PTovd. that the applican ut
,halI FIRST be recon mendc,i "a the Clerk
by two respectable tree odr,> OF his im-
mediate vic,I iiy. snd ~haii make oath be-
fnre said Clerk that he has bona i,ie
(and without, intending {" evade the re-
qu,r-mcn,s OF hi. attiele) provided aud
Expects to maintain .ix g"od beds with
sufficient covering therefor-and three
room- mere than sufficient tor the private
u>cs If said ordinary keeper with sta.
liing aud provender for Eve horses n,
l.s,i; aud i: sa.d applicant resides in the
Cny OF baltimore, that be has provided
aud expects to maintain twelve good
beds with covering IS aforesaid. aud six
rooms.
The said aprlican, is also to make oath
before the Clerk ~ to rate OF rent or an :
nual vaIne OF the house at or in which
the business to be authorised BY the
license may be done. or Intended to b.
| done.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
07Asas css,ssfSs. Nays css.sy, Ssss-.
Nareh ~. lsfe-
nRDERKD BYTHE COURT, rhas Johs u
" Bronze. Exscaser VI Francis u Goddard,
iAie OF 81 Mary's county, Maryland, dereAssd,
ysve the notice required BY isw 20 the decsas.
ed's ereditosstc exhibit their claims, aud sh.t
the ssme be published once week for si1
saccessive weeks in the 81 Mary's Beacon.
Test: Jas u RAixr.
Rseisses W us for So Mary eeaasy.
NOTICE.
n rssssanee efshe above order, hsstAS
give notice that I have obtained fron The
0rphshs' Court of 81. Nary's county, Mary :
and, ktters ussa enssfy on the personal %.
tate Of fr~srss n GsS6s-s, late Of said 60 de-
ccased. Aiipersoushasine claims against tte
aid Deceased ars hereby sotihsd 10 exhibit The
same wi,h the rrop<r vouchers s,iaehsa there
70. to the subscriber, on CT heforethe itsh day
Of Sent. isTe. they will otherwise hy law bs
excluded from all benefits of the said estAte.
All persons indebted 90 the deceased are re-
Saested to make immediate rsyment - Ne
Subscribed
JOHN y. BRONZE,
Executor.
March 10. tess-3w.
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JNNFs . W fsNIEI,
Register Wills for ST Mary's county.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In pursuance OF the above order, hereby
give notice that have obtained from the
Orphans Court OF 81 Mary's CO.. Maryland.
letters of administration the nerson nal estate
OF Iamrs Norris, late of said county, e
ceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased. are hereby notified TO exhibit,
the same with the proper vouchers attach
ed thereto, to the subscriber, on or before
the 25'h day OF Sept. 1876, they will other
wise by law be excluded from the benefits
of III. said estate. All persons indebted TO
the deceased are requested to make immedi-
ate pa y meut TO tn, subscriber.
II KING CLARKE
administrators.
March ., ls56-Sw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06
Tn or Eefore the list day Of
May, lS76.

under the penalties prescribed By said
laws for the infraeeion theseof
Those interested are notified Of the
following requirements Of the License
Law:>
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

Geo. p. Roweil b Co.
Using agency 10 New
ago they absorbed the
Pr. John Hooper. who
this kind Of enterprise
iisfsetion Of controlling
complete advertising
ever been secured, aud
IDLY possible In any 9th
hey have succeeded In
Z business into 90 thor.
hod tina, no change In
(f America can escape
Information upon ell
eriisrrs 10 placed read
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

On this - day of- 1876.
before the subscriber. n Justice o, the
Peace It the State Of Mar, land. in and
tor said county. personally appeared
aud declared that he intends to apply Tor
q traders license. under the 2nd section
OF the act Of January Sr-si.n. 1853. to
the Clerk ot the Circuit Court for Saint
Mary's County. and made oath that the
amount of the stock Of goods generally
kept on hand BY him. (or by The concern
in rhich he is engaged IN case it is .
partnership at the principal season Of
sale. Cor il the applicant has not prcvi-
onsly engaged IN such trade. that the
omou"t Of the stock of goods ,rhirh he e1-
poets to keep. DC. } does not (cr will not
exceed &
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day al home. Sau$
g worth 81 free. SfiF
pine.
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ax-COllectors.
orr PENSIONERS -Nosiee :
hereby given. that The Commissioners a.
st. Msry's county will on
Tuesday, the 18th Of April,
1916,

strikc the names Of al OUT TENSION.
Frs from the Pension List Of .aid couu.
". for the purpose Il revising aud cor.
feciing said list Names Of worthy and
deserving persons will he reins,afed ON
said lit upon proper proof being msde 10
the Commissioners on the above mention.
ed day.
7RANSFERS--Ail parties desiring
and entitled to have property transferred
rn.' 81" their application 90 or before
TUESDAY. the llM Of APRIL,
1876, otherwise they will not be allowed
tor taxes paid in error.
TO TAX COLLEI TORS-Arl Tax
Collectors Who are in arrears to the coun.
TO are notified to make prompt settlement
with the Commissioners, otherwise imne
diate resort will be had to legal means to
enforce the collection Of such arrearagcs
By order,
JOHN n. GRAVES,
Clerk :" County Cor.n,issioners
March 80. 1S76-tdx
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WEENS' TRANS.
PORTATION LINZ
SPRING ARRANGEMENTS.
On and aft.t WEDNESDAY, March l, 1876,
the steamer MARY WASHINGTON
and PLANTER win RI a ~ fol ows

MARY WASHINGTON, Captain Pri,eharI,
will leave Pier No 3. light stree, wharf
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, at IL O'Clock
for Pntnxent River direct, far up as Hills
Lending. Returning. leave Hiirs landing
every Monday for ien.dicr. and leave Bene-
Diet every Tuesday NOR ling At 8 o'clock. for
Baltimore. calling at all the Landings a.
far Gown as Forrsi's Wharf for Freight and
Passengers and at the landings below Tex
cepi p.,rkers) tor passengers only.
Frei. hi --ceiveo al No Tobacco Ware
house Wharf, On rhursdays only, mp 10 4
o'clock
PLAN:ER-Crp s. Jones will leave Pier No
9 Light street " hart, ever, saturday and
Wednesday mo- ming, at q: 81 o',loek, tor Fair
Haven, Plum Point, Governors Rsn and
Psiuxent river. far up as BENEDICT. Re.
tu, ming. leave Benedict every Monday and
Thursday morning. at O'Clock, for Balii.
more.
Freieh, received on Tuesdays and rr,
days only, At Pier No. ., Light Street
Wharf. up to 4 O'Clock.
March 10. lsg6-N
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SHERIFF. License Notics.
To Merchants,
Traders
and Others,

A Ii persons and bodies esrporsas OF
IA polite. In Saint Mary's county. .ho
are or shall be exercising or pursuing
any business, or shall be doise sny act
or thing. or shall be in the occupation Of
any house or place for the purpose for
which license Is made necessary BY the
Laws # Maryland. are hereby warned tn
OBTAIN A LICENSE OR RENEW
TIE SANE,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Os,Asss' Court Of St Nsry's Cssssy, Ses.-
Feb -. 1876.
nRDERED BY THE COURT, That John
~ r. Fenwick, Adms Of John 3 Simms,
late OF st Mary's county, Maryland, de-
ceased, give the notice required by law to
the deceased's creditors to exhibit their
claims, and that the same be published
once Q week for six successive weeks In the
tNary's Beacon.
Test
JAxss T " RALsY,
Register Willsfor st Nsry's county,
NOTICE.
In pursuance of the above order, hereb;
rive notice that Ihave obtained from the Or
phans' Court o. st. Mary's county, Nd d.
letters of administration on the pers onal e..
tate Of Jno Smmsl. ate ofsaid CO. deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby notified to exhibit III,
same with the proper -ouchere attached
thereto, to the subscriber, on or before tn,
ist d.y ofSepi. 1876. they will otherwise
by Law be excludedfrom the benefits Of tn,
said estate. All persons indebted to tn,
deceased are requested to make immedia I,
payment to the subscriber.
JNOF FENwiCK,
Administrator.
Feb ~. ls1s-sw.
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ETROUDSBCRG. Pa
y AED MACHINERY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-04-06

ne. Agents wanted.-
Fns free. TRUE 4 CO..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-27
Charley ID. Long.

Relative To the picture % Mr.. DE Long.
which was ordered painted for the Pho
nocr Society by the artist Mcclellan. the
Carson ippori Of Sunday says;
We visited Mr.. q. u. McClellan's studio
Yesterday for the.purpose % taking u look
at his portrait VI the lato Hon. q. T.. De
Long. Til. picture IL a half length, show
ing both hands. la the latter years Of DO
Longs life he wore si~le-whiskors. This
popularity 81 hi. face I. preserved In this
picture. The likeness Is u surprisingly
good one. the accessories are excellent. aud
the tone anil general texture u the paint
ing all that could 10 desired. Mr.. DE
Long, at the time Of his death. was Prcsi-
dent of the Society 81 Pacific Coast Pio-
neers at Virginia City. This picture was
painted 10 order o. that Society and will
hang Ia their rooms As per order OF
the Society. a Pioneers badge IL at
tached to the lapel Of his coa,-in the
painting. We think IL would 10 vastly
better. simpler aud morc like the man. aud
therefore moro acceptable. II this badge
we're painted out. Portrait. ought to b.
made, Ia all respects. drapery and accssso-
ries a. we'll. to look as nearly like the per
SOU intended to he represented AZ possible.
II that Was our picture We wouldn't have
Charley. coat encountered with anything
ho wouldn't have worn among his friends
In daily life. ON the streets or at a friends
tircsiIe. But that's all = matter OF taste.
The picture as u picture and as a faithful
portrait /. a. good a. need lie asked Tor,
and We congratulate Mr.. Mcclellan upes
hi. success, and the Society upon owning
so excellent, a portrait Of their late frssi'
liant
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-27
WILLIS, THE IN ctNulARy
strsnE Oppssitisa 60 His Parden-
circumstances OF Ills Crime.

There Is q good deal OF excited talk In
Gold Hill and Virginia to-day over the aP-
plicaten OF william Willis friends 70 the
Board OF Pardons for his release from the
State Prison. to which he was sentenced for
twsniy-one years in 1871. Tho circum-
stances OF tho crime Of which Willis
was convicted arc yet frssh in the
minds Of the people Of tho Comstock.
About 2 o'clock on the morning
Of March IL. 1871. Willis deliberately
set frs to Piper's Opera Housed. revenge,
II 10 supposed. for being refused free ID.
mission TO the thsatsr. He was captured
half an hour Afterwards and lodged In
Jail. About midnight on the 18th . dozen
masked men entered tho Jail and took the
prisoner from his cell aud led him to the
rear Of tho Opera House In sight Of tho
CHARGED embors Of the IRE he had
kindled. where . ROPE was placed about
his neck and tho end thrown over .
beam. Under threat Of instant death no
made . full confession. implicating others,
among them Arthur Perkins. subsequently,
hanged by the Vigilance Committee. In
previous inoendiary fires. The NAKED
men then returned him unhurt to his coll.
Willis afterwards pleaded guilty 10 arson
in the first degree In the District Court.
and on April 9Th. 1871, he was sentences
to twenty-ons years imprisonment. Afsr
receiving sentence Willis stated to the
Court that his confession duplicating Per.
kins and others. was not voluntary on his
part. lie did not say that u wa
not true. but intimatsd that the confess
sion had been eItorted from him through
fear. His friends now claim that he
pleaded guilty in Court. NJ lac believed that
COZ would hang him II no should DO legal.
IL acquitted. The talk In Virginia to-day
Is that II Willis Is set at liberty COL will
re-cnmmsnco operations.