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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

HANDSOME PREsENT-Mr. and Mrs
c. y. Backus, late mine host and hostess
of the Merchants Hotel, were the recipi-
ents one day last week, at the hands of
Mr.. P. A. Older, present proprietor of the
hotel, of each a handsome gold watch and
chain. This token represents a proper
appreciation of Mr. and Mrs. Backus' SER
vices in bringing the hotel up to its pres
ent standard But few as gentlemanly
and accommodating landlords are to be
found in the State as Mr. Backus and the
travelling class will be sorry to lose him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

THERE is sequel to the story of the
man with the big basket, told in our col
umns last week. The man, after he had
cut hole in the side of his house to let
the basket out, thought that his troubles
were over; but when he got the huge re-
ceptacle of dirty linen to the Hospital, an
other difficulty presented itself. He could
not get the basket through any door of the
establishment, though some of them are
pretty wide; and as it was not feasible to
cut a hole through two feet of solid stone
and mortar, he had finally to reconstruct
the cause of all his woes-thc basket =
He knows more than he did and prizes
the knowledge, too, for it was bought in a
dear school.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

REMovAL.-J. l.. Cross has removed
his business to the old Riddell store, one
door east of the European Hotel, If you
wish to buy Wind Mill, Sewing Ma
chine or an Organ, cheap, call on him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

CENTENNIAL TEA PARTIES, at which the
guests are expected to array themselves in
garments of the fashion of a hundred
years ago, and interesting and curious
relics of the rast generations are brought
forth and displayed, are getting to be all
The rage in localities about us. Cannot
something of the sort be gotten up here
with advantage to some benevolent object
and pleasure to the participants?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

WAsIIINGTON's BIRTHDAY was celebrat-
ed by the firemen, by parade in the
forenoon, and a dance in the evening.
The weather being quite cold, the firemen
did not parade but short time, but the
dance in the evening was great success,
something over $50 being cleared above
expenses.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

c. E. BURR, the enterprising ice man,
has taken contract to get out and ship
number of thousand tons of ice for Bur
lington parties. He is working a large
force on the pond near his ice-house.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

The Suffrage Aid Society will meet at
Mrs. N. o. Lawton's, next Saturday, Feb.
26, at P. M. A full attendance is re-
quested. Per order of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

FIFTH WARD CAUcUs.-The Republi-
cans of the 9Th Ward will meet at the old
Rays residence, corner of Spring and
Main streets, on Friday, March Sd, at s
o'clock, P. NJ, to nominate candidate
for Councilman.
Per Order Ward Com
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Per Order Ward Com.

DRs. YARNALL & SAMPSON, will again
pay their regular monthly visit to indie
pendence, Wednesday and Thursday,
March 1st ard Cd These gentlemen are
meeting with great success, and richly
deserve it. Rooms at the Empire House.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

WE hope our farmer reader will notice
our supplement- this week, and turn its
contents to their advantage. If you have
not already commenced to breed fine stock,
now is a splendid chance to begin. If
you have not the money to spare, take
some of them on shares. Remember,
they Will be at the Merchants Hotel one
day only,-Monday, March 9th 1876
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

STILL LIvEs-Since our last issue,
wherein reference was made to the then
anticipated death Of DR.. Warren, his dis
ease has taken favorable turn, and it is
now confidently expected that he will re-
cover. We make this announcement with
sincere pleasure.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

Oysters and all the delica-
cies Of the season, served in
splendid style, at Franks Res
taurant. 15f
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Original Notice.

GEO. LEACH. Pit'f,
against
ROBT. SIMMONS. In the District Court
MAETH, l.. COLE, of Buchanan County,
ASA p. JOHNSON, Iowa. March Term, A.
A. Il. CLIFFORD. Defts. ID. 1876
TO SAID DEFENDANTS:
NOU are hereby notified that on or before the
list day of March A. 1876, there will
be on file in the Office of the Clerk Of the District
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa. the petition Of
George N Leach. the Plaintiff aforesaid. claiming
of Robert Simmons the Of -Four Hundred
and Sixty Dollars, money justly due from him
Promssory Note of $3.50, dated January 18TH
1870 signed by said Simmons, payable to said
Leach.
Also asking the foreclosure Of a mortgage given
by saG Simmons o said Leach to secure the pay
ment Of said Note. Said mortgage on Lot Six
(6) Block Seven ca, in Fargos Addition to the
village NOW city of Independence, Iowa
No personal judgment claimed against Martha
f. Cole. Asa 7. johnson or A. Il. Clifford.
You also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before noon of the second
day of the March Term of the said District
Court of Buchanan county, to be held at lldepen-
dence. in said county. on the 18th day of March,
A. D. 1875, Il default will be entered against you,
and judgment rendered thereon.
ID. ID. HOLDRIDGE,
2SWl Attorney for Plaintiff
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
New Advertisements.
hssigace'S NoiicG in Bankruptcy.

District Of I05cg-sS'
rgNlIE undersigned hereby gives notice Of his az
4 pointmcnt rs Assignee in the Estate of ste
yens Il Begun ard r. l.. Begun, of Independence,
in buchanan county. Iowa and +. G. Stevens. of
GAINESVILLE in the county of Rock State of Wis
consn who have been adjudged Bankrupts upon
voluntary petition by the District Court OF the
United States for said District.
ALONZo CRAGlN, Assignee
Dubuuue. Iowa Feb. Q, 1876. BLVD
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

A TEAM belonging to Chas. Smith, en-
gagged in hauling ice, broke through the
ice on the pond last evening, but were
rescued after much labor before drown
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

The best Scent Cigars in
the city may be found at
Franks Restaurant. Call and
trV them, 15tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

"CoNCERNING Man; What is and what
is not the Work of God" will be the sub
iect of Rev l.. W. Brintnall'S sermon
next Sabbath evening, at the Congrega-
tlonal church. Everybody cordially in
vitcd to attend.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

To ExCHANGE.-The undersigned de-
sires to exchange 100 acres of good land
in Ringgold county, for residence prop
erty in this city Inquire of A. NJ.
WnAIEY, at the West Side Elevator.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Remember This.

Now is the time of the year for Pneu-
monia, Lung Fever, Coughs, Colds, and
fatal results Of predisposition to Consmp-
ton and other Throat ana Lung Disease.
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP has been used
in this neghborhood for the past two or
thee years without II single failure to cure
If you have not used this medicine your
self, 90 to G. r. Wallace and ask him of
its wonderful success among his custom
ers. Two doses will relieve the worst
case. If you have no faith in any medi-
cine, just buy a sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup for ten cents and try it
Regular sized bottle, IS cents. Don't neg
lcct cough to save rs cents. % cow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
La Piccadura has Come.

1t is No. l, Havana filled, five cent
cigar, and may be found at the Post-oflice
Store Try it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
La Piccadura has Come,

1t is a No l, Havana filed, five cent
cigar, and may be found at the Post office
Store Try it,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

APPLES John Tucker has established
a fruit depot under Soener's Harness Shop
and is prepared to furnish at all times du-
ring the season the finest qualities of
Michigan apples, at low rates. He is now
selling good, sound winter apples at from
So. rs to $3.50 per barrel.
He will also pay the highest cash price
for all kinds of poultry delivered alive at
his place, under Soencr's Harness Shop.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

\ DEBATING society in this county has
been wrestling with the following weighty
topic: Resoloed, that lawyers are more
beneficial to the public than editors" and
have decided it in the negative Let our
legal friends put that in their pipes and
smoke it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

SIX good horses Tor sale, on one or two
years's time. One of them an extra nice
buggy horse. Inquire of
4w29 A. MCGowEN,
Sunny Side p @ buchanan Co.. Ia.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

By invitation of one of the members,
we, one evening last week, dropped in
upon meeting of the Independence Cor
net Band, at its practice rooms, for the
purpose of ascertaining the progress of
that organization during the past few
months. We will simply say that we
were astonished by the manner in which
the Band rendered music that would
trouble much older organizations to per-
form. Taking into consideration the fact
that they have been in existence only II lit
tie over year, the boys have made surpris-
ing advances toward perfection. The
Band is under the able instruction of
Prof. Haverskerk, and, providing it i'm
proves as fast in the future as 1t has in the
past, we are confident that the time is not
far off when the Independence Cornct
Band will be classed among the first and
ablest bands in the State
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
aalarrlaDeS,

RISELEY- HULETT-On Tuesday, Feb. ED, ut
the residence of the father Of the bride, in Win
throp, by Rev. f. Carpenter Mr.. Joseph ldseley
and Miss Elma l.. Iulett.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

MEssRs. MOORE and PAIL, the sufferers
by the railroad accident near Hampton
last week, are recovering rapidly, ana are
expected home either the last part of this
week or the first part of next week, as we
learn by the proper authority.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

SPRING SuITs.-Gentlemen contemplate
ing new suit of clothes for spring wear,
will do well before purchasing elsewhere
to call and examine the new stock of
ing Rooms, No. 4, Main ST., up stairs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
CHILDREN.

EEOMES wanted for five chidreu three boys, 4
L and years of age and two girls, and
years of age Apply at the Poor Farm.
3Ow2 A. G. BEATTY, Steward,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
fsrs. Dr., 4, L. NIADlSNNs

Office and Residence on North side of Main St,
nearly opposite residence OF Capt. d. $. Lee.
viii thoroughly treat all diseases, acute and
chronic In chronic diseases and morbid condi
tons of the system Electricity will be applied in
connection with internal remedies considering
Electricity from long experience, best applied to
such cases.
Especial attention given to the diseases incident
to women and children ll2atf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

THE SCHOOL OF RUFFIANIsM The fol-
lowing remarks by an exchange are wor-
thy the serious attention of all parents,
and are as applicable here as elsewhere:
The practice of allowing boys to spend
their evenings in the streets is one of the
most ruinous, dangerous and mischievous
things possible. Nothing so speedily and
surely marks their course downward =
They acquire under cover of night an I'M
healthy state of mind, vulgar and profane
language, obscene and vicious practices,
criminal sentiments, and a lawless and ri
oting bearing Indeed it is in the streets
after nightfall, that boys generally acquire
an education and the capacity to become
rowdy, dcspotic, criminal men. Parents
do you believe it? Will you keep your
children at home nights, and see that
their homes are pleasant and profitable?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

The Sans-Pareil Shirt new
styles, at VIM. FEW'S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
JUST RECEIVED.

The latest styles Of Cloths
embellishments for spring wear
at WIN. FEWS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

The Champion Fire Kinder, at the
Post office Store, is just the thing for these
cold mornings.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

P. TABOR & Son, Agents for DR.. Grams
Fluid Lightning, q sure cure for Sick
Headache, Neuralgia, rheumatism and
pains of all kinds
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

FIFTEEN acres of young timber for sale,
cheap, by (2Sw4 A. B. CLARKE.
ROBBINS is retailing all kinds of canned
fruits at wholesale prices. 21tf
FRESH Figs, Dates, and Desert Ralslns,
at the Post-otlice Store
LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at Marquettcs
Furniture Store. If
CALIFORNIA winter pears at the Post
office Store.
S. will get an Sx1O ink picture at Ems
minger's.
TIE finest of cigars and tobacco, at the
Post-office Stcr2.
so will get l;fe-size 22x27 photograph
at Ensmingcr's:
So for an 8X10 photograph in good
frame at Ensminger's.
CHEsTNUTs and hickory nuts, at the
Post Office Store.
PURE EXTRACTED HONEY, from Shell
don's Apiary, for sale at Williams & Son,
A. Webster's, T. Edwards & Co, and at
the Apiary, one mile north of town. tf2
NoTICE.-I have for rent safe for the
deposition of corpse, to preserve them
from modification, which can be had on
reasonable terms. Apply to
S. NJ. MARQUETTE,
The Champion Fire Kinder, at the
Post office Store, is just the thing for these
cold mornings.
& EL..i LH...n,n =,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06
River News.

=, a., 60, - -
The river is still falling slowly Me
marks last night indicating about . ieet.
The Hornet No. 2 passed up with tow
Of empty barges. =,
The Coal Hill passed up with a model
barge, and had some trouble passing the
bar at the Upper end OF the Island.
The Granite State passed up o. noon.
The Wild Duck, with two model barges,
passed down at noon.
The Tempest Yesterday resumed her
trips between Wheeling and New Mar
tinsyille.
The Carrie Brooks passed down last
night, en- route for GAINESVILLE.
The Express departed for Parkersourg
at noon. The Courier Will be the regular
packet to-day.
lByTeieStaphl
.PIrTsDuRdH, January 5'-Riyer d leet
/ inch and falling; weather clear ana
mild. Arrived-Emma Graham and Ex-
change, Cincinnati. Departed-Emma
Graham, Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, January 4-Riyer ~ feet
and falling. Weather partly cloudy anu
mild. Depqrted-GlasgoT, Evansville;
vint shinkle, Memphis; Robert Mitchell,
New Orleans.
CAIRO, January 4.-Arriyed-Hickory,
st. Louis. Departed-Hickory, Ohio
river; c. B. Church, New Orleans; Bell OF
Memphis, 81. Louis. River 80 feet and
rising. Weather clear. Mercury Sc
degs.
MEMPHIS, January 4.-River rose 10
inches. Weather clear and spring like.
Arrived-Cons. Millar, Cincinnati. De-
parted-Grey Hound, Ohio river; Mollie
More and Fanny Tatum, St, Louis;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

WAvERLY LITERARY SocIETY.-A fair
assemblage Of Waverlies gathered las!
evening in Wiesel Hall. The usual ex.
ercises were carried out, when the Society
went into discussion OF the question
"Does the society OF woman exert moral
influence on mankindT Mcssrs. F. Stan.
ton, H. T. Black and s. P. Parker were
conspicuous on the affirmative, and
Messrs. Kemple, Jepson, Wunderlich and
Gutenberg on the negative. The ladies'
men carried the day, the house deciding
in favor Of the affirmative by large ma.
jority.
After the adjournment OF the society,
the "Merchant OF Venice" was rehearsed.
The play was presented in very credita-
bic manner; the boys make a fine appear
ance din costume" AS all OF the we'll
wishers OF the Waverly are invited to the
entertainment we expect TO sec q large
gathering on their natal day. After the
programme is finished, the room will be
cleared, and Joe Kramer's well known
voice will be heard directing the flying
feet of the merry Wayerlies and their
friends. Long may the Wayerly flourish
May her wit always be bright, and her
treasury full! ......
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

SAMPLE BOARDS FOE CENTENNIAL
HINGEs.-A pair OF sample boards have
Just been completed at MendePs furniture
factory for the Wheeling Hinge Compa-
ny, which probably excel in every way
anything Of the kind ever before seen in
this vicinity. They were made expressly
for.the exhibition Of hinges at the Cen
tennial. The stand in which they are
fitted is II feet high, and about Z feet
wide. On either side OF the doors are
columns, and above, in the centre Of some
rich gilt carving, will be placed in gilt
letters the words, .Wheeling Hinge Fac
tory, Wheeling, West Va" Tho two
doors swing on large plated hinges, each
Of n different style. On each side
Of either door is one large and one small
panel, which are to be covered with green
velvet. Samples ofhinges, etc, manufacture
ed by the comparatively polished, will be
placed on the cushioned panels. The
stand is made OF heavy oiled walnut, 'iine-
ly ornamcnted with carvings. It will be
taken apart and shipped to Philadelphia,
Manager Dunning, Of the hinge factory,
going along to see that it is properly put in
position. The doors, however, will be
sent to the hinge factory, and forwarded
after the samples have been arranged
upon them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

Mile TITIENs.-The concert Of Mile
.Titiens in the Opera House tonight will
be the musical event OF the season. This
great artistic has lost none OF the won.
drous power that won for her the title OF
Queen OF the Lyric Stage. Her appear
ance has everywhere created the greatest
enthusiasm, and her wonderful ability
has commanded the complete eulogiums
Of the press. The Springfield Mass
Republican says Of her: $50 superb, SO
dramatic, so wholly musical soprano,
has not sung here in very many years.
The first notes of the magnificent aria
from 'Obernon' fairly took ones breath
away with their grandeur, their domina-
ting beauty. The voice is simply grand;
comprehending all heroic qualities, and
captivating the learned and the vulgar
ear alike by its sovereign splendor.
When she uttered the first notes Of '0ce an
thou mighty monster the spell was per:
iected; the pillows Of sound interrupted
the theme"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06


THE quiet, transformations and honor
able manner in which the McLain
Brothers have conducted their business
in this city for the past sixteen years has
resulted insecuring to them such n large
and increasing humber Of CUSTOMERS as to
necessitate charging their facilities 10
accommodate them satisfactorily. To
this end they have recently moved to
the large and elegant building, MeLain's
Block, corner OF Market and 18th streets,
where, in addition to their greatly in
creased facilities, they have added ex-
tensiyely to their stock, increased their
force, and have now one Of the most COM
plete drug establishments in the country,
one in which the Wholesale or retail buyer
will receive prompt and courteous atten-
ton, and honorable and fair dealing. The
preparation Of McLain's Superior Bak-
Ing Powder, Pectoral Syrup, Cathartic
Pills, Worm Candy, Good Intent Lini-
ment and others for which the firm have
wide spread reputation will hereafter
be carried on extensively enough to meet
all demands.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

REMEMBER TH1s-Now Is the time Of
the year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever,
Coughs, Colds, and fatal results Of Predis-
position to Consumption and other
Throat and Lung Disease. Boschee's
German Syrup has been used in this
neighborhood Tor the past two or three
years without a single failure to cure. Il
YOU have not used this medicine yourself
20 to your druggists and ask them OF Its
Wonderful success among their customers:
Two doses will relieve the worst case. II
you have no faith. in any medicines, just
buy sample Bottle Of Boschees German
Syrup for 10 cents and try il. Regular
size Bottle7 cents. Don't neglect a cough
to save rs cents. LOGAN, LIST & Co, :
d&w Wholesale Agents,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06
Oun NAm FAcroR1rs.-Thc nail fac.

Our NAIL FAcroRrEs.-The nail fac.
tories Of Wheeling lost a great deal Of
time in one way and another during the
last half OF the year just closed; but they
make . very fair showing as regards
nails.
During the six months ending Jan. ],
1876, the Top Mill turned out 10000 kegs
Of nails. ..-...
The Belmont did not commence opera:
tions until the LIST Of October, after all
their repairs had been made, and conse-
Quently was running only fourteen
months OF the half year. However, dur:
ing those fourteen weeks II 900 kegs OF
nails were manufactured. The Belmont
will shut down at the end OF this week to
take stock, and it is uncertain how soon
the boys will goto work again.
The Riverside men claim to have. turn
ed out a larger years work than any
other factory in the world. From Janu.
AIRY !, 1875, to January l, 1876, with 126
machines, this factory made 256, lis kegs
Of nails. 1t must be remembered, too,
that by the burning Of the new factory,
tHt IlNcIoAuV lVos Y 6OoA HSsat We $500
The machines in the new factory were
idle for fifteen weeks, and those in the old
factory for seven weeks. The factory at
Boonton, New Jersey, has hitherto led
the world in. the manufacture of nails,
and its biggest years work, with 100
machines, was 254,0S6 kegs. The River
side is therefore fairly entitled TO the
championship. The factory will stop to-
day to take stock, and probably be idle
for three or four weeks. -,
Thchalf year OF theBenwood factory will
close with the present week. The figures
Of course cannot yet be given correctly,
but it is estimated that the factory will
have made about 50, O00keSs by, Saturday
night. The Benwood lost over six weeks
Of the half year.
Our reporter also called nj the Office Of
the La Belle factory, but was informed
that the clerks had been instructed to
give newspaper men no information con-
corning the product Of the mill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

THEimarket in the Second Ward yes
terday morning did not pan out to the
satisfaction OF the hungry citizens and
citizenesses who locked thither with their
baskets on their arms. There was u very
poor assortment OF produce all around
prices ranging about the same as on Sat
urday. The quotations may be found in
our Market reports. The scarcity oil
poultry was feature OF the market.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-06

SWEENEY vs.. BAKER.-Yesterday al
ternoon Maj. James W. Sweeney swore
out m attachment and filed liz pendent
before the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
against the property Of Mr.bewis Baker
late OF tho Register, alleging that he had
good reason TO believe that Mr.. Baker was
about to leave the State. Theattachment
was made on account Of the libel suit now
pending, in which Maj. Sweeney is plain
tif and Mr.. Baker a defendant.