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EEG.Fk IFOTEg'ES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OFFJCE

WAN lhoIoloN y - VI / 1Si1i
~ Alexandria, Va, May z0h, 1876
Griffith, Daniel Mcleod Griffith, Henry Clay
Griffith, Charles Griffith and Morton Marye:
guardian ad Item Of Charles Griffith, an IN
FAINT defendants.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the Path DAY OF JUNE, 1876, al 10 o'ciock "
H., rs the time and my office, In the FalFfax
street wing of the Mar kct House. IN the city OF
Alexandaia. Va, as the place, when ana "heec
| will proceed to ascertain ana report upon Tue
following matters, VIZ:
Isl What estate of kinsey Griffith, deceased,
there was ut the death of his widow, Mary Ann
Griffith, and what there now is for distribution;
I'd. What rents and profits have been COLLECTED
and by whom since the death of Mary Ann Grll-
fifth.
3D. Who are the distributes of said estate,
and in what proportions, and whether or not
division in kind can be made thereof
4th. When Edward and Greenbury Griffith
died, al what ages they died, and whether testate
or interstate. :.
any, and whist debts, il any, it may be llnbieto",
9Th. AIRY other pertinent matters which aIy
party may require
REQUIRED TO be ascertsincd and reported upon
by the decree OF the Corporation Court for the
city aforesaid rendered on the 9Th day ct May,
1876 in suit in chanccry depsndii.g in said
Court, in which you are parties, plaintiffs and
defendants, 81 which time and plsce You are re-
quired to attend.
Given under my hand rs Commissioner III
Chalcery Of Said Court, the day ard year first
aforesaid. GEORGE A. MUSHBACR,
my .2-w4w Commissioner.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Alexandria, MHy 10Th, 1876.
10 James Green, plaintiff, and The Mount Yer
non Manufacturing Company, j ohm w. Green
ard Anna Green his wife, defendants.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the 9th DAY Of JUNE. 1876, at 10 clock q
III. us the time, and my office, in tie Fairfax
street wing Of the Market House, in the city OF
Alexandria, Va, rs the place, when aud where
l will proceed to ascertain and report upon the
following matters, viz:
1st The amount of the claim of said james
Green against the Mount Vernon Manufacture
ing Company.
I'd. The interest IF the Mount Vernon Manu-
featuring Company in certain lot OF ground IN
said city, situated ut the northwest intersection
of w sshin gton and Pendieton streets, and pur-
Chased from John w. Green.
81. The interest Of tho said company in the
property situated On the southeast c0rner OF
Washington and Pendieton streets, in sud city,
known rs the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory.
A.. The liens on the said pieces OF property,
with their respective priorltieS.
Required to be ascortaned ana reported upon
ty the decree of the Corporation Court for the
cit, aforesaid, rendered on the oh day OF May,
1876 III y suit in chancery depending IN So!
defendants ut which time ard piacc you .:c re-
qui: led - attend.
Given under n:y hand, as Commissioner II!
ChAnccIy OF the said Court, tie day and year
aiort safe GEORGE y. II USHHACH,
my - w4w Comm SOONER.
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6TEA.HROHTS
DOTOMAC FERRY COMPANY.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION.
Steamers on the Potomac Ferry line IL ,
will run, until further notice, accord ssaEs.s.s
ing TO the following schedule:
Leave Alexandria At 100, $50, $50, 10. 80
and ! 30 a M, and 1890, l.30, 2.30, $50, 4.30
and g. 90 p m
Leave Washington At 100, $50, $50, 10 80
and II 80 q. m., and 1890. l.S0, 2.30, $50, 4.30
and GOO p. m.
SUNDAY, first trip $50 a. m, last trip from
each city 500 p. m. my 10
. 800 bAL4 TIM go
POTOMAC RIVER STEA MERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt. j. T. Barker,
will leave pier 10, Light street, Baltimore, EVE.
Rf TU ESDAY, at p N. Returning, will
leave Alexandria EVERY FRIDAY at four
O'Clock p. N.
The steamer SUE, Capt James Harper, will
luavo pier 10, Ii: ht street, Baltimore, EVERY
THURSDAY, at 5 p. IN. Returning will leave
Alexandria EVERY MONDAY, ut l0:%0p. III.
Freight will not be received after ! y. m.
Both steamers will stop each way st their re.
spcclive river landings.
For further information apply to
}. BRUDERS u CO.. Agents.
NH Il IL King street.
INLAND & SEABOARD COASTING CO.,
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Bargains q!
At DEAi.H AN'S.

A fne new and complete stock comprising
Suits Of French,
English
and Scotch
Csssimeres,
Diagonals
Worsteds,
&c, &C., Sc,
in great variety,
at remarkably low prices.
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AIEXA NDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
f,RDFEssxcsJvTL CgRDS.

f'RDFESsKtSJT.TL CTRDS.
DK. Ii. +. JONES,
no. 30 North Gay street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
( Late Resident Physician and Surgeon to SPEC
cs Hospital Tor the Genito Urinary
Organs, PnrisI
Guarantecs speedy and certain relief in all Dis
eases and irregularities Incident to Females. in
Impotency ard ;5teriiity, and sill ills conconi-
tsnt with ABUSE oil Natures Laws ap II
RICHARD l.. NAUKY,
ATTORNEY i COUNSELOR AT Law,
SOLICITOR IN BANKRUPTCY,
No 1915 Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
Ms> Special facilities for prompt collections
Virginia and West Virginia.
Refers to Gov. John Le.cher, {recent partneE
Lexin gton, Vs.; the State Bank of Virginia
Gov. las L: kemper, Hon. R. I'd. T: Hunter
and f. L. Mau y i Co., Bankers, Richmond,
VA Messrs. Barring Br os. 6 Co., j. r. Giiliat
s. Co, London. England. NH 81
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Lea:c Washington: N 3H m, and 40 p. m.
and Alexandria u! $40 y. ~. and l:25 D. IN;
PASS Iacsburs, going westward, nj li:.J II. m,
and $40 g. m, md arrive ut Round Hi, ri T.
NJ, ana 30 D. In. Leave Round Hill II 30 -
m, and 1870 =. NJ; pass Leosburs, going cast
ward, II; i n. III and Ito p. IA, and arrive Il;
Alexandra al z: ID p M, ard 3l5 y. ul., and n.
Washington at s 30 u H.. aT.d $3.50 p. IN.
s::- Passengers from Washington will taka
the " ashingt0n and Ohio cars NJ the Baltimore
AID Potomac Railroad station n 81. m. and to
M. snI go through TO Round It'll without
change III ears.
Th"9.Iu,. 10 tram from Alexandria and l2.30
=. NJ! train from Round Hill connect ri Round
Hill with Harris Daily Lane OF CoAch"s
for Snickersvile lierryylilo and NtH>acstcrj
sls, With Rc.mer's Line o: Coaches winch !c"ye
Lcasl.lrg daily for Aide and MIiiIcburg.
Both trains, westward, make close CONNECTIONS,
at Ficnns, with >;issor's Limo OF Stages Tor Far
fax Cou-. House.
Communication tickets, 3 CAS-. per mE!s
Annu.sl a;eisets, $50
b. Ii. uAVENEK,
=, ~.
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1876 GREAT 1876
gssa SSAtS NEA ks;ylEE

TO THE NORTH, WEST y SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL EAlLS, SPLEHDiD SCENERY.
MAGNlFIUEHT EQUIpMENT.
Trains o@ve Washington, from depot Of BAL
TIM,3RE II POTOMAC fAlLauAD cor.
ner Of Six I'll ard Is streets, u follows:
For PHILADELPHIA ,cw York s!'d The East, 3.iG
y. m. daily, with Palace Cars attached. hm-
TIED Express Of puilmar Parlor Cas- 42'A
III. daily, except sunday. For PhI1"dcpha
and New YORK LEO = A. daily, except sun
dsy; for Phlsdc:phla 400 p III daily, "I!h
Psrirr Cars attached.
For Pittsburg and the West 8 Il. NJ. only, "Iih
P;.rlor Cars to Pttsburs; ~ =. NJ. d"iIy.
with Palace Car to Chicago, Ind ll.o3 \. ~.
daily, exccr, Sunday
Cor CanAndsigus End the North, q. m. daily,
except ;,ur,i,y; and : !" p. IN. ''"iIy, c&crp.
Saturday with Palac" Car u Rochester. f"F
Elmira, H. j5 y III. daily, except 2"nday.
For the South, Us. Richmond, GU n IA "ll'
ll3S H. III, daily except Sunday. Ard VIA
Lynchburg " ii. ii. 3e p. IN. daily, eAc"p-
Sunday. ,..
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Aleaandris. i, !, 5, 3. 10 and ii a. NJ, "I".
], 4A, ). t. and LBS =. III. On Sunday ~
S a. III and nn,i = J.. m
Trains leave hinx:.id'i" Tor washington, b, .
s 8 10 .rd II y. IN. /, 3,i, ). . and , =. IN
On sunday n. & ana u g. "a, ana pun
Ticket, AID Information can he procurc! Al
principa! railroad s:atloEs and t"RoL o''''>
S,uihnasL D. il. HOf ID, Jr.,
(,cn' Passenger agent.
FRANK THOMSON
Cirir- Manager. Jan
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CoAL' COAL,
We have DOW on hand AMI s.o constantly re-
ceyin2 al our wharf and storage cards foot Of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known 10
this market. We name in part;
LYkEN'S VALLEY
SHiMOKIN and EAST FRANK LIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINE ENTAIL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Collery, e;-
teeme ed the best in the market.
And LEE aud STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL. Of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone ard Nut s,zas
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND:
COAL.
Alsc HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space esch variety Of Coai is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
poclally prepared for family use. Yards iloor-
ed and Coal sent out woll screened and free from
slste 224O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge s Grgg, corner King and
Royal sts., or al the yards will be promptly filled.
7. j. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
iy17 Wharf and Yards loot Of Quoor ST.
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e 81 * .g -

SrklNG ARRANGEMENT, Two TRAINS
DAILY (EACEPT SUNDAY BETWEEN
ALEXANDRIA AND ROUND uIGl.
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CTAMPING-We are constantly receiving
- new pattoin and designs Work will be
executed well and at low prices. Chemisc and
Night Dress Yokes, new styles,
ap4 At FEkGU s. BROS.
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IA ASHlNGTOE s. OHIO RAILROAD

4. ). FOREACRE, ron. Manager
j. u. Hht:,nUS, y. l. -. my ~
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of the
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INLhND s. SEABOARD COASTING co
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the removal OF Judge Bedford, District
Judge for the Territory of Colorado. and
the appointment of Judge Stone; also
all papers appertaining to alleged corrupt
rulings of Judge Stone. Adopted.
CHICAGO, March l6.-The grand jury
have returned indictments against Philip
Wadswortb, ex-Collector Of Internal Pev-
enue of this district; D. W. Mum, ex-
Supervisor OF Revenue, and Z. Il.
Bridges, ex.Revenue Agent. The latter
has gone to Canada.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Repub.
lican Senators reached no conclusion to-
day in the caucus called to determine
upon q general policy in view of the pro-
posed and contemplated reductions in
the appropriation bills in the House.
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PACIFIC COAST.

ToANo, New, March 15.-The overland
express trains that left Ogden on Satur-
day and Sunday evenings are still here.
The passengers are not complaining. A
snow-plow and six locomotives arrived
from the West at 7 O'Clock this evening.
The express trains expect to proceed
some time tonight, as the track is now
clear. A train of 800 emigrants we're
taken east to Terrace last night, where
they could be provided with. subsistence.
The weather is now quite clear and very
cold.
WELLS, New. March l5.--The Eastern
bound overland train is still here. The
Western bound at Toano is situated the
same as during the last three days. The
prospects are now that the blockade
trains will get through sometime during
the night. provided tho wind does not
raise.
One snow pillow arrived from diego last
night with six engines. The company
has brought large pillow from Truckee,
which was started from here at O'Clock
to-day with seven engines, and followed
by the wrecking train with 200 laborers,
who were fully equipped with provisions,
tools, etc. for an extended siege. The
orders are to clear the track before re-
turning.
LATER. - The reports are that the
wrecking party have got the pillow on the
track that was off at Diego, and the pillow
reached Toano at 7 o'clock this evening.
This clears the track for the present.
SAN Francisco, March 1G.--In Spald.
ing Court Martial to-day, Mr.. Watt,
manager of the Swiss American Bank,
testified concerning the certificates OF
Indebtedness held by that bank. That
on their presentation, Spalding had pro
nounced them genuine, but stated that
no funds we're on hand to pay them.
1t is to-day officially given out thai
the Con. Virginia, has been cut up Eve
shares for one, the new stock will bt
issued tomorrow.
Revenue Jr. and Electra, will compel.
mile and half dash Mt the Bay Dist
riot Park this afternoon.
A four mile and repeat race has beef
arranged between the owners of Foste
and Springbok. for $1,000, to come Of
at Sacramento, April 22d. The none,
will be deposited tonight.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March 16.-One more failure
was announced at the Stock Exchange
to-day. Market fiat; there is but little
doing.
Telegraph lines are still deraDged and
dispatches more or less delayed.
The Hour, referring to Professor Sill
mans recent negatory letter, says the
Professor is wrong in stating that no
such telegram was ever sent for. The
original telegram is in the Emma Office,
with stamp showing its receipt on the
9TH of April, 1872. The telegram begins
thus: Very great Improvement since
last reports"
QUEENSTOWN, March &c. The ship
Eumenides. Captain Beard. from Port
Royal. s. c., for Greenock, capsized on
the 18th of March. The second mate
and several of the crew have arrived at
this port. The remainder of the crew
and the Captain, thirteen in all, were
drowned.
LIVERPOOL, March 1G. - The ship
Greta, Captain MacCready, from San
Francisco November 25th, arrived here
to-day. She brings portion of the crew
of the ship Great Britain, Captain
Chiliott, from this port, which was
abandoned at sea in sinking condition.
Eleven of the crew of the Great Britain
were drowned and died from exposure.
QUEBEC, March 15.-The programme,
rs arranged by the Rev. Father Burke
for the celebration of st. Patrick's day,
has given offense to the British National
Societies. The Hibernian Benevolent
Society and the Knights of st. Patrick
have voted not to participate in the
parade.
LONDON. March 1.-THE gale OF Sum
day was very violent and destructive
round the entire coast. Numerous
| casualties ars reported. An unknown
brigantine was seen to founder off Port
land at midday.
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EASTERN DISPATCHES.

CONCORD, March 16.-2 a. m.-Returns
from all but 10 towns give Cheney A.
240; Marcy 81, AIT; Kendall and Scatter
ing 4l9; Cheney's majority 3,347. The
towns yet to hear from gave last year
Cheney, Republican, 514; Roberts, Dem
ocrat. 602; and White, Temperance 8.
The Republicans elect nine out of -
Senators. The council stands Repub-
licans and one Democrat. In the
House there are POI Republicans and 17S
Democrats. The Republican majority
it is thought will be twenty to thirty in
the House. The vote is increased about
1900 over last year, being nearly 81, 900,
and is the largest ever cast in the
State.
Boston, March 16.-Ths installation
of the Rev. Robert Laird Collyer,
D. D., as pastor of the Second Congre-
gational Unitarian Church took place
last evening. The congregation was
very large. The Revs. Jno. F. Ware,
James Freeman Clark. Rufus Ellis and
Rev. Robert Collyer Of Chicago, took
part in the services. The last named,
preached the installation sermon.
The Senate has passed the Woman
Suffrage amend to th constitution
IS to 10.
The elegant new building Of the Young
Mems Christian Union was dedicated
yesterday. Gov. Rice, Robert Collyer,
Jas. freeman Clark and others took
part.
The New England Ministers Temper
ance Conference had their sessions yes.
terday in the Bowdoir Square Baptist
Church. One hundred olergymen repre-
senting every State in New England
were in attendance. The Rev. DR.
Miner delivered the opening address OF
the physiological effect of alcohol
Other essays we're read and discussion
following.
NEW York. March l6.-The Evening
Post announces the death this morn
ing Of Prosper M. Wetmore, regent o
New York University.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-House- TIL
bill for the distribution of the unappro
priated moneys of the Geneva award wa
recommitted and made special order TO
the Goth inst.
| The bill providing for holding terms o
q. s. District and Circuit Courts at Jack
son. Tenn, passed.
Hunting, from the Judiciary Commit
tee. reported back resolution directin
the Attorney General to transmit to tn
House all papers and letters asking 70
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fEII.-Day before yesterday seemed
prolific in tumbles. On Meadow Valley
street, just below Clute's. q gentleman
w m ground and lofty tumble that was
Ms more forcible than elegant. Then
now, way be repeated Now lay me
t ona 70 Sleep" and other pious eiecula-
Ts, I' and sentences was caution.
WsII, , 10 n the day, on Main street, above
on uIS, Fargo & Co.'s, q passer-by con-
stan. 70 rest very suddenly. The
snch part OF it was that he selected
vha.t an extremely uncomfortable place
ena.. soh to recuperate his exhausted
pathss,es; From his expression we
i ISa,neied the impression that after all he
aest;sna,' tins world was vale of tears, q
a may snow, etc. He might have been
tan su,i OF tho Young Mems Chris.
be v association. but we question whether
on ma S n good standipg-certainly not
md ... EihicAI'-Last evening the fair
SUI suu festival given by the phiIsletbioal
tshlas 'y was quite we'll attended Tha
CENTS we're msts well patronizel and the re-.
eyan;, mucn larger than on Wednasdo :
inc lug There was music and danc.
boSn,. winch all seemed 10 sn;ov w.
ass S0 me society will receive srbs,.,,;.,
% tbs ~; rom the proceeds Of ths fa;,
piled il so : . 20 which they will be an.
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b Y TIE LEG II APH!

SPECIAL To THE PIoCHE DAILY RECORD.
BY WESTERN UNION LINE.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
PASSENGER TRAVEL.
ARRIVALS

ARRIVALS.
BY GILMFn & sALIsDURY's HAMILTON LINE:
Ward Mrs r Dayton
DEPARTURES.
By GILMER 4 sALIsBURY's HAMILTON LINE:
10 Johnson II Liebes
7 nj Jpnas
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The PRocEEDs.-Messrs. CULLEN, Fish
aud Wright, the Finance Committee of
the entertainment, make the following
report: "The Finance Committee an.
pointed by the ladies and gentlemen of
the Amateur Company giving the enter
tainments at Hanley's Hall on the even
ipgs of March 9th and 18th, beg leave to
report as follows
Gross receipts Of both entertainments. $5s0. Oh.
from which the following bills were paiI for
expenses incurred f' AVA
+. 4. Clute, for use of Hall Saturday
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s.x FnAscIsco. March 10.
TRa

s,N FRAN-
az FRANCISCO, March 10.
MORNING SALES.
.s,assl az s.sb5 6ss4 63s. 65bso
$50 ophir-o4 as az 81. 81 S3ss ssh
ss5 NeIicancn rry-2lh AK 2ls
~ at Beleher.oo ""
- cS.i;fornis-ss IS s,o,so
1870 Sa.Se-lss 49, lsD w oos
isIs SsvsTS rainis-4so 429 80 ,oox ,oa 100 10,
~ SSSolisr Potos-i-o i-'
l2ls I2ss-,ross-s7 CO s5s
$50 Crown T io.inlEst-lia illh l1oh lis Ill
l65 Yeliov yellow; 1871 Is 1875 iSS
l "a Empire Mills
~ y. Fantusk-l6h 49,
70 - ainhs-l0 40S 4ooo
ms Beicher-So3 s % =
7o5 oouads NSssla,ls 2sA 2sx %: siAbao
a Exchequer-nssass ss
eie S Da,B elcher-9O 90bs o,,h,e,h,
10 segDman-SO 81 80 slH 81 Apo oioo
Q60 Union Conn~H
l l.O S 9ad, Bryan-2,s ~ "a 2spS'
i0 pa Jnlia-l6 l6A
Ss oaledonis-6i
'0' AFTERNOON SALES
,ow Valley. "a ga
IS Mesao rns Eiy-ls 1s4 19b3o ls!sb3o
SaS Tnrska Con-ll lOa
500 Rye patch.ii Is
250K CON- ~
Ic0 Jackson-2a
900 Alps-A 49, Az
SIS Leopard
l30 Gila-lS Ia
505 Jefierson-3
is 8 R sa4issrn L s..ssI
y. ~ AAuuss sn,5c sf4oc
S Soo Trbo Con-lOA 10
$50 Metalic14Sos
$40 l[ansfield-4oo
I01 Adyance-10A
1850 Coso Con-iVo ''o
200 New Coso-ss an,
loD Golden Chariot-!is
$50 South Chariot-3oc
seoa poormar--40c 35c JOG
'o00 Knickerb0cker-iS
1oD Globe--b
sSo baltimore Con-3s so
$50 Utah-17H 10 liz
ISs silver Hill--10 10a lO'S
1880 Challenge-5H
$40 Dayton
$50 Rock Island-4 a.
Ial Dardanelles-3h 3A
l50 New York Con--ls Id
200 0ccidental-o
"a Phil Sheridan-lA
1000 Tyler-G5c
I2l5 seq Caledonia-2h 2A
100 Mint-6Oc
loo Lady Washington 3Ts ia
725 Kossuth-43A
50 Andes-33 4
go Woodyille-3A 81 3b
800 Florida-2h
1850 Europa-65c
100 Pacifc-llls
l5OGHQ uartz-lh
$50 LeO-l15
50 Alta--34
$50 Wells Fargo-40c 42c
Is North Carson-6Oc
100 Cosmopolitan-35c
100 Leviathan-1A ia
$50 South Justices
100 Amazon-l
I 800 Prospect-6 5A
45ONCon Yirginia-l
4 100 Msryland-ss
lIaO Monumental--1h 1ls
1000 Silver City-1A 1Hb30
$50 Vivan-2
200 N Monumental-lA
200 Ere--1
HOO Trojan-1A 1880
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] NJ Jones
BLACK HILLS.

The following letter, under date of
Custer City. Wyoming Territory, Feb
ruary 26, 1876, has been received here,
which we are permitted'to lay before our
readers:
Imrived here the day before yester-
day after journey of twelve days from
Cheyenne. You know that I had not
very big anticipations about this country,
but still it falls short by great deal OF
what expected. The fact is that do
not think the country will ever amount
to anything. I will try to give you
dispassionate description of the country.
Custer City is on French Creek, the
creek itself being nearly on top of the
mountains There is no water in
this part of the country. We took in
coming here the route that leads to the
western side of the hills, and we conse-
quently had to cross part of the hills to
reach this place. We travelled two days
without finding drop OF water. In
French Creek there is not one inch of
running water. What the people use is
water found in stagnant pools, which, if
not renewed often, would soon cause
sickness. There is not even one rocker
running on French Creek that l have
seen myself. Now, will speak of what
have heard. Spring Greek is in nearly
the same condition for water, but still
there is no mining going on in either OF
those creeks. There In some excitement
now on what is called Dead wood, about
seventy miles from here. am told that
once IN while man comes in to one OF
The towns and says he has claims that
pays him from $40 to $50; but it has
oeen noticed that as rule those men are
me poorest of the poor. The only place
.nat have heard where they have any.
tnlng IKE paying ground is one claim on
spring Creek. There is one claim there,
IAN aln lold, that will pay $40 or $12 When
opened. would 60 little further but
am of0ke, and have to go to work max
lug snakes and shingles, and small pros.
peclS at that, as I think from appear
S auoes money is scarce. There is abou,
o auu houses built and in the course Of
obstruction, but it is by no means :
livery Lively town. and the other places arr
aoout alike from what am told. Nov
you can tell the boys to stop where the,
are. 1t will cost them 5000 to com.
mere, and think they can use the none,
there to better advantage. At all events
they cannot loose anything by staying
AWAY awhile. If I am mistaken and tn,
the country turns out better than
think, It will be time enough to com,
!aen. There are men enouR Oh here nov
70 claim anything and everything tina
may be worth the while. As soon as
md out anything new I will write an,
lot you know. JOHN CoMMERIIH