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COMMISSIONERS NUrIOE.
CoMMtssloSEn's 0FTloE,
July 9th. 1875 J
Camden, surviving partner, &C.,

CoMMtssloNEH's OFTlcE,
July 9th. 1876
R. P. Camden, surviving partner, &c,
IS.
Vim. u. MtekS and others.
IN cHIScERY.
The parties 10 the above cause will take
notice that the undersigned Commissioner
Of the Circuit Court OfLewis county. has ixed
upon " tdnesday, the 9th Of August, 1870,
10 execute Al order Of reference, made In said
eau e bv the Circuit Cour: Of Lewis county,
Mt the March term thereof, by which said Or
der he was directed 10 settle the adminis-
tratou Is oil John ". Nteks, admin
istrator Of VIM. Mreks, deceased, md TO ns-
certain the liens existing on the real estate OF
which the said William ,.ilceks died seized,
their amounts, orders aud priotites. At
which time and place said parties are re-
CURED to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
ChAncery of said Court, the day aCd date
first aforesaid.
A. NJ. DENT, Commissioner.
univ 10 lw
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FOR AsSESSOR-1st DISTRICT.

Mr.. Wofindiu: Please announce that Col.
John KEE, Of Hackers Creek, will be 4
candidate Tor tho office Of Assessor oil tho lst
Di,tric, Of Lewis county, subject to the de-.
cisiou of the Democratic County CoE' en'
don. should one be held, aud o6lige
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Jane Leu, March II.
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nn. IA. N. pEyr has located

DIX. "A. NJ. DESr has located
permanently in Weston for the practice
81 bis profession. Having attended ?! a
thoroug h course Of lectures at SterliOd
Medical College. after an experience OF
twelve years as q practical druggist tho
Doctor has obtained not only an ac'
curn.e knowledge Of diseases, but also
from bis long experience as druggist,
understands perfectly, the properties Of
medicines, aud their application in the
treatment Of disease. The ..s ..e s.i.!.
can DO found at his Office on Main st.,
/ door below Ralston's Jewelry Store
All calls. uisht and day, promptly At
tended 10.
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Public Lectures.

Rev. ". Colegro1e, President OF the West
Virginia College, Flemington, will deliver
public lectures, at the following places and
times:
Weston. July 81.
Big Skin Creek. July %.
jacksonville. July "a.
French Crssh. July 60.
Buckhannon, July 81.
Subjsct-EDucArMS.
~ The public 10 rsEpsetfallyiNTlted'
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SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS,

l.. G. Rei,E / Co.
W.
E. A. Bennett, administrator ofJames Ben
nett, deceased, and others.
N CuAxcERY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT or RlTcHiE
cOrEry, W. Va
By virtue OF r decree rendered by said
Court at the October term, 1875, thereof 10
the above cause, will, on thu
9th day Of August. 1876.
(ihat being Court day. at the front door Of
the Court House Of Lewis comfy, ", Va ,
sell at piblIc auction, TO the highest bidder,
tue following real estate situated IN the said
county OF Lewis, to.wit:
426 ACRES OF LAND
ou Indian Camp and Carton Run, and
2l3 ACRES OF LAND
on Cap Run, and being owned by the estate
Of jaime: BENNETT, Diseased.
TERMS OF SALE.
ene-third of the purchase money cash in
hand, and the TCfiduS upon credits Of and
l2 months, bearing interest from the tAIe Of
sale, and The purchaser giving notes with
good security for the deferred instruments
aud lien hcing retained upon the property
to further secure the payment thereof.
G. D. MERRtCK,
julyl74w Special Commissioner.
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Chalf.nt has just received timothy
clover, orchard aud blue grass seed
Cooking stoves aud hollow ware OIL
Tho best metal, new supply just re-
esived, at reduced prices. at Chaltants
800 gallons Of stone ware, assorted
inst received al Cha!faIrS.
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FOR AssESSOR-2ld DISTRICT.

WESTON, Feb. 20, 1876.
Ma. WoyTrxpy: Please announces that Nj.
THOMAS MULLADAY, Of Court House
District, will be u candidate tor The otiice Of
Assessor of the Second District OF Lewis
county, subject TO the decision Of the County
Democratic Convention, should one be held.
And oblise, MANI 'olI"''
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Mr.. woliadln: Thinking that the upper
,ortion OF the county Is entitled to some Ct
The county Offices, We respectfully announce
Mr, n. C: RUHRB0UGH, Of Collins Set
;Iement District, as d candidate tor Assessor
of tho I'd District Of Lewis county, subject to
The decision of the County Democratic Con-
ven,ion, should one be held :l,ocn,rs
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ANNOVMCEMEMTS
County and District Offices
HOUSE or DELEGATES.

Mr.. Wohindln PLEASE state that VEL
1INdTOE v. CIiIDESTER will DO eandi.
date for tue House of Delegatee from Lewis
county, subject to tho decision Of the County
Democratic Convention, and oblige.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Walton, Jaly4, 1876.
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EPISCOPAL
Female Institute.

WINCHESTER, VA,
Rev. j. G. WHEAT, D. D., Pr'pal,
assisted by competent and experienced
Teachers in the different Depat tmCnls
The Annual Term will begin September ~
lS76.-For circulars, stating course Of study,
terms, &c, apply 10 the Principal. :.
REFEnEScEs The Bishop aud
Clsrgy of Virgiuiu, NJ " Harrison,
Judge NJ Edmiston. Judge John
Branuou ard Dr. I i Camden. Yves.
ton, ". Va
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TT DR. GEORGE B: SlMrsoN desire
US to state that he has now got his
business so arranged that he can at
teud TO all professional calls. Ho
respectfully sOlicits calls from the
country, which will receive prompt
at,cution--night and day. When not
professionally engaged. the Doctor can
be- fOunl ut his residence (the dwell.
Ing formerly occupied by Judge Ed.
miston) jus. below the Bank.
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JUSTICE-FREEMAN'S GREEN
DISTRICT.

Mr.. Wotindin; Please aunounce that our
pr,scn, eff:cicnt Justice, GEORGE W.
STRlCKLER, will DO SUPPORTED lot I.,l r. e.ec'
ton, by n"Nt Wv ,o 'N
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Mr.. Wolindiu :.-plsase announce ttat
yiNRoD b. FOSTER, OF Jacksonville, will
be candidate for the otace oil Assessor III
the Second District Of Lewis county, subject
TO Tho decision VI the County Democratic
Convention, and obligc many Democratic 1S,1,
vn,er. In COLLINS SETTLEMENT.
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FOR SHERIFF.

We aso authorized 10 announce 9. P.
SUMMERS as candidate for Sheriff Of
Lewis couuty--subisct to the decision Of The
Democratic County Convention, to be held
the IL, 81 September next.
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Local Notices.

M,chiue oil and Linseed oil. by the
barrel or gallon, q. Chalfant l. Bare's.
Fine cigars aud tobacco at Chalfsn.
& Barc's.
Two gross Of Gilpius Pills. the best
10 use, for sale at Chalfant & Bare's.
Try GiIpiu's Vegetable Pills. They
will arouse the liver. cleanse the Stom-
ach, restore vitality to the PROSTATE
system. Thirty years before tho pub
lie. ChalfAnt &BAre, agents.
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Ma. Worrtspfs: Please announce that
Mr.. GEORGE FISHER, Of Iurphy's Greek,
ipre,snt ASSESSOR will DO a candidate for
ASSESSOR Of the I'd District Of Lewis county.
And oblige, MANY CttIIENS'
Weston, March /, 1876.
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Peterson Eros. are tho only author.
lied agent for the sale Of bonds Rheu.
matio Imminent. II will be sold
wholesale or retail.
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Flour barrcll Salt--6o barrells-a
Clslfapt's.
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FOR RENT.

There will also DC rented, At the sams
tine, for term .: years, the Flhe GRASS
Farm belonging 10 said c:,ate. Of 900
acres, aud capable of grazing 500 lead OF
attic.
The sale vii! be continued from day 70
day up:il com g!c!ed.
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Go to J. A. Burns for your cakes,
crackers, 10, Main Street.
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Go to j. a. Barns for your Cameo
Fruit.
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Choice mince.meat, peach butter and
appls butter for sale Of j. a. Barns.
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A good stock ii Groceries constantly
o. hand at J. A. Barns.
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A good assortment Of extracts, oils
and tiuctures at A. N. Smiths.
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"Black Strap" for machinery, a
N, Smiths.
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Adminitratrix'S Sale Of
w AU \ B Y Y
Cattle, Horses. &C.,
OF the state of R. P. Camden.
deceased,
Will be sold on

TUESDAY, JULYlSM. 1876.
at the farm Of the late R. P. Camden, ou
POLK CREEK, LEWIS COUNTY.
Eve miles from Feston, the following live
stock and other personal property Of said
estate consisting offat cattle, thoroughbred
horses, cows, sheep, ETC. lo3.head Of three
and four year old fat CATTLE 10 head Of
yearlines; ono two.year.old aud one yearl-
ing bull, AID two yoke Of oxen.
HORSES.
Nine fue blooded colts, thrte fouf and
five years old-Reyenue's and Doswell's;
two iwo-ycRr.old colts, and four farm and
brood uares.
COWS,
Sixteen bleoded cows and calses-Dur.
hams and ten ycarliug heifers.
Also q lot o. household aud office furni.
turc, farming utensili, harness, aud lot or
lumber, hay, &c.
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Best quality of Tea ut j. A. Barns

Best quality of Tea OF j. A. Barns'l
EJ A CARD-D Whom il May
Concern. This is TO certify that s. L
Burrctt, OF Weston. i: my only author
lied agen. for the sale Of the pcloubet,
Potion 4 Compauy's Standard Organs,
for Lewis and adjoining counties.
Jouy N. HALE, PiusbmJ, Pa.
A general variety Of notions, for sale
cheap, ut A. NJ. Smiths.
The best candies in Weston at J.
A. Barns.
INCEST syrup in town at d. NJ
Smiths.
Go 10 J. A. Barns' and got tho best
and cheapest groceries in Weston.
Essences Of all kinL. at j. A.
Barns.
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Fresh bread every day at J. A.
Barns.
Barns has \ 6nas assortment Of
Fresh Groceries.
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Go TO J. A. Barns and got tho best
and cheapest groceries in Weston.
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INCEST syrup in town at a. NJ
Smiths.
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The best candies in Weston at j.
A. Barns.
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a general variety of notions, for sale
cheap, ut A. NJ. Smiths.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, r. I'll. Lochridge and Mis-
senair Lochridge his wife, bv their
deed of trust dated the 26th day of
May, 1875. and recorded in the recpr-
der's office for Audrain county. Mis-
souri,, i'll book j, page 562. of mort
cages, conveyed to the undersigned
trustee, the following lands, sittrate,
lying and being in the county Of Au
drain and State Of Missouri. to-wit.
The east half Of the southeast GUAR
ter section Is, township 80. /. nre 8:
southeast quarter Of tie southwest
quarter section Is, toWnship 5O.ranve
., containing 100 acres. to secure the
payment of certain notes in said deed
OF trust described; and whereas. said
notes have long since become due, and
default has been madein the payment
of said notes. Therefore /. NJ. Y.
Duncan trustee, at the request of the
holder of said note, and by the au-
thority vested in me by said deed of
trust, will ON
Saturday, the 3oth day of December,
1876, offer said lands for sale at the
court house door in Audrain county,
Missouri, between the hours of nine
O'Clock in the forenoon and 5 O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash
to satisfy said deed of trust and costs
33.4t M. Y. DUNCAN, Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
TRUSTEES SAFE

Whereas, Nicholas P. DeJarnett
and Olivia DeJarnett his wife. bv
their certain deed Of trust, dated No
vember 81, 1875, and recorded i'm
book l., at page 95, of the records Of
mortgages and trusts for Audrain
county, Missouri, conveyed to the
undersigned, Trustee, the following
described property, situated in said
county of Audrain, State of Missou-
ii, to-wit: Lot number 8 and east
half of lot No. 4 in block No. 2 in
Ladd's addition to the town of Mex
leo, per deed from Margaret j. Potts
recorded in deed book No. 5 at page
40. Also the south half of the south
east quarter Of the southwest quarter
of section SO. in township 81 of range
10 west, containing 20 acres, more or
less, according to the original survey.
In trust however to secure the nav
ment Of a certain prOmissOry note in
said deed described. And, whereas.
said note is due and payable and re-
mains unpaid. Now, therefore, | the
undersigned trustee, at the request Of
the legal holder of said deed Of trust,
will, on
Wednesday, December the goth. 1876.
between the hours Of 9 O'Clock in the
forenoon and five o'clock in the af-
ternoon of that day, at the east front
door of the court house in Mexico.
county and State Aforesaid, proceed
sell said property to the highest
bidder for cash in hand to satisfy said
and the cost of executing this
trust. JOHN NJ. GORDON.
Trustee.
Mexico. Nov. g '76-32-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
Go to T. T. Morris for fresh oysters
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, James M. Sims and LOU
lisa Sims his wife, of the county OF
Audrain and State of Missouri, did
execute and deliver to the undersign-
ed as trustee, their certain deed df
trust, dated 18th Oct, A. d. 1874, re
corded in the recorders office of Au
drain county, Missouri, in book OK"
OH page 100, conveying the following
described premises, Situated in the
county of Audrain, State of Missouri,
to-wit: The northeast quarter ofsec-
ton number sixteen (16,) 100 acres.
Also the northwest quarter OF the
northwest quarter Of section hiteen
(15,) 40 acres; also west halt OF ne
southwest quarter of section ten (lO,l
80 acres; also northeast qnarter OF
southwest quarter of section ten (1O,)
40 acres; also west half of the south
east quarter of the south west
quarter of section ten (10,( 20
acres. Also EAST half of the southeast
quarter of section nine 90 80 acre.
Also south east quarter of the
north west quarter of section nine
co. 40 acres. Also north west part
of the north east quarter of the south
west quarter of section nine Co. "a
acres. All in township tifty-one (5l,)
range nine co. west containing IN all
4S4 acres, to secure the payment OF a
certain promissory note in said deed
of trust described.
Whereas. said deed of trust pro
vides that in case of default IN pay
ment of said note and tine in
terest thereon, as therein specified
then on the applications Of the legal
holder of said prOmissory note, after
having complied with the pro-
visions of said deed and the
directions therein made, the under
may lawfully sell the premises
and all the rights and equity of redle-
mption of the said James M. SIMS and
Louisa Sims, his wife, their heirs,
assigns &c, therein at public vendut;
and
Whereas said trust deed further
provides that in case of default Jpn
payment of principal or interest ais
specified then the whole shall
and may become due at once and paw
able. and |
Whereas. there is interest now past !
tue and payable II said note ANA re-
mains wholly unpaid. and the legas
holder mercer mas, ny reason OF ll1
tetault in the payment thereof, de-
the whole OF said indebtcd-I
ness and interest thereon to time OH
;ale due and PAYABLE immediately
and i
Whereas,th holder OF said promis1
note has requested that said
premises be sold, and the proceeds OF:
aid sale applied as provided fin sad
Iced Of trust
Now, therefor. by virtW Of the
power ana authority in Ne vested.
md i'll compliance With The provis-
ons OF said decdLof trust, | shall
proceed to sell the above described
premises at thefcaSt door OF the court
1ouse in thisHomnty OF Audrain and
OF Missouri. at public vendue
; the highest bidder o II cash III hand
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21

not be obvious at first sight, they
exist and will be- apparent on careful
consideration.
/. Do not keep others waiting for
yoa either at the beginning or close
Of the meal.
2. Do not sip soup from the tip,
bss from the side of the spoon.
8. Be careful asd not to drop or
spill anything on the table cloth.
4. Keep your plate clean; do not
heap all sorts 0: food on it at
once.
5. In passing your plate TO be re.
hsaped, retain the knife and fork.
9. Wren asked for a dlsh do not
shove hut hand it.
7. While drinking do not look
around.
s. Instruct the servant to hand
the cup at the left side, so that it
may be received by the right hand.
8. Do not drink yoar tea or cof-
fee without first removing the spoon
from the cup to the saucer.
10. Use the knife for cutting only;
never put it to the lips nor in the
mouth.
IL. Break your bread in SINAI
pieces and rest them on your plate
while spreading.
II. Do not eat TOO fast; besides
n the appearance of greed,
It is not healthy.
IS. If you find anything unplsas-
art in your food, put it aside as
as possible, without drawing
he attention of others To it.
Il, Do not open the lips or make
any unnecessary noise l n chew
ng.
Is. Do not touch the head.
|
Is. Do not rest the elbow on tie
able.
II. Be thoughtful Of and atten-
i've to The wasts of those abous
Is. Converse on pieasan. sub ects
With those sitting near you.
10. Do not say anything not in
ended for all present to hear.
20. leave your plate with The
and fork lying parallel, the
andes pointing 70 the right.
II. Never leave the table before
Tiers without asking The lady or
.sn,leman who prssidss to excused
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
ULLDoz1NG INPIKE COUNTY
A case settfed-Rhy a Negro was Lash
ed fer voting the Demo cratic ticket.

On the night of the election, Nov.
7, q negro named Shelton Douglass
was seundly thrashsd by three other
negroes, because bs bad voted she
Democratic ticket at the Prsirisville
poll. On Monday Of this week, the
above offenders having been arrest'
cd, the Ease was beard before Els
quirs Black, Col. N. P. Minor Of
his CITY appearing tor the prosscu
tor. Tho negroes who did the f1ogg'
ing, Stephen Douglass, Stephen
Hughes, Isaac Meriwstber and Joe
Msrlwsther, plead guilty and asked
the mercy OF the ceurt,on the ground
that they had done what they be-
lleved was right.
1t appears from the statements OF
one of the negroes, that there was
d colored Republican club, n link
of others in the county, organized 1t
P~rairisvills, which held secret meet
ings, the rule of which provided
that every member should bind him
self by oath to vote the Republican
ticket, or subject himself to the pun
isbmsnt of 40 lashes, the same to
De administered by the other NOM
bsrs of the ciab. This oath it is al
legged Shelton Douglass took, and
then violated, as above stated. The
negroes said that rs be had agreed
to take the licking if he voted Tor
they thought they bad a
to put him through; but when
the law was explained to them they
said they were very sorry and prom
lssd to 40 so no more. They then
paid Shelton S65 to heal his wounds,
and paid the cost Of the prosecution
so 90.
Our colorod citizens are to learn
rom this that they cannot defy the
by bulldozing their bretAAsn
Who vote the Democratslge let,
wen though IN secret c1Hciave ali
to this effect is entered
nto.-Lonislana Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by p. c. Sicily of Linn
township, county of A~udrain, State
of Missouri, on the 14th day of No
vember, 1876, and posted before the
undersigned justice of the peace
within and for AadGain county, as
estray, two steers; one a three year
old white steer. some red hairs in the
ears, thick horned, branded on left
hip with letter &C." The other n
a red steer with a white face, red
spot OH the forehead, white belly,
also branded ON the left hip with the
letter &C." No other marks or
brands perceivable. The white one
appraised at twenty dollars; the red
one at sixteen dollars, by g. A.
Bright and John Myers. Given und
my hand this Gath day of Novembc.
1876. 34-3t r. A. PERRY. J2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21

They say in Peoria that Col. Bon
Ingersol dropped into church and oc-
cupied calmly the lew OF the nahob
of the village. When tho o~nes
came be frowned upon Robert, but
to no purnoss. AT last the rich man
wrote ~ large characters II The
hymn book, Il pay $1,000 q year
rent for this pew lo which Coz.
Robert responded in TIE same way,
sD--d fine paw for that price,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
SOlREE.

Tbe Philharmonic Club of Il
city met on last Friday night at t
parlors of the Ringo House. NJ
Anna Silver in the chair.
The following performers favor.
the house.
Instrumental Music.-MIss Carr
Dnnean.
Inaugural address by the pre-
Miss A. Silver on the destiny
germs 1t vas filed with jems
tbou~ht linked together with bril-
aut threads.
Miss Hafford read silver har
she reads in a very clear inpressiy
manner.
Song'-Miss Lizzie Silver.
Mr. Fry read q selection fro
Scots Mohmion. He Is an excelle
reader as Dc showed by the mann
be,rendered his selection which W
very dificuk.
Miss Lou Wardwell then favsr
us With the paper which is the
of..'he dub. II consisted of ioi
squibs and an exscsllsnt leader.
Then fs!lowed criticisms by F..
ewsIlyn. Mr.. LlewelIyns CRITICS.
ere pointed and received with
plause by the house.
After the transaction of misce1
business the following
formers were appointed by the O
rotary for Friday night Dec. 29th.
Rsaders.--Miss Monroe, d
Brooks, Miss Duncan, Mr.. D. G.
Mr.. 6. Robinson.
Songs.-Miss Wardwell and M
Pearson.
Instrumental music.-Niss
and Mrs. Maths.
= 'Paper.-Miss Hafford assis
by F. Llewellyn.
Essay.--Mr. J. Guthrie.
Critlc.--lr. s. Locke.
House adjourned to meet at
residence Of Mr.. Marmaduke
Friday night Dec. Goth.
The evening passed pleasantly +
al. 1t was dscidIy the best snto
tainmsnt we have had. Trust in t
faturs we will even yet improve.
Miss Anna Silver President.
White Rec. Sect.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by G. w. Foster, on the
9th day Of November, 1876, one two
year old roam steer, marked with a
swallow fork i'll left ear; no other
marks or brands perceivable, and
posted before the undersigned JUS
tice. Appraised at the sum of TWEEN
ty-five dollars by l.. P. Gates and j
u. Knight, all of Wilson township,
Audrain county, Missouri. Done on
the 10Th day of November, 1876. A
true copy from my stray book.
33-3t JOHN @. PooL, j. P
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21

The senate and hOnss Of repre-,
sentatives will meet in joint. conven-
ton 20 count the electoral vote on
Wednesday, February 14lh, and
Samuel J. Tilden will be lnausurated
president of the United States on
Monday, March 5tb, at noon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21

TEXAS MUDDLE.--sTexas or bust
has been the motto of some for
the past few weeks and last night
some of them went to Texas and
some did not, 40 of cours they
busted. We would love to tell
something definite, but they don't
know themselves and 30 we of
course have to wait developments.
W. refrain from expressing on:
opinion of this enterprise just now,
bnt we are in q condition to know
the truth in q few weeks, and will
give i. as it is, for We will bave q
reporter on the grant and a. soon
~ We can, We will inform the
public whether all this is moonshine
sr NOT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-12-21
Watch the She mans.

With John Sherman in the senate
yas president, and William T. at the
head of the troops, We look upon
them as the most dangerously am
bilious enemies to q free government
within the bounds of the nation.