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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-11-29
COLUMBIA. S. c., November'24.

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When the Chief Justice has conclu-
ded the reading of the sentence sever
al of the members applauded, which
was instantly checked by the Co|rt.
One of the persons found so applauL
ing vas brought to the lar for con-
tempt. He gave his nanle Us Joseph
H. Symonds, a citiZen of Georgetown
county. When asked what he had to
say, he begged to be excused for the
formed him that it was u grave con-
tempt; that the judgmentof the Court
should not be subject to applause ; for,
if it were permitted it would he also
subject howls and dissent, and this
would be the grossest contempt.
The contempt case Of MIR. Corbin
was then called and he read his return
to the rule. A contest of words arose
as to the correctness of the copy served
upon MI. Corhin.
An inspection OF the papers disclos-
ed the fact that Mr.. C0rbin had not
been furnished with a correct copy,
and the rule fell through.
Leave was granted Mr.. Noise to
make a new order for Il rule of con
tempt or to amend The previous Or
der.
The Court then prodeedcd to the
consideration of the next branch Of
case, viz. {: the returns Of the responl-
ents in the case of the electors for Pres
ident and Vice-President.
The Chief Justice asked the Clerk If
any return had been made by the re-
spondents. The Clerk answered
mo"
Mr.. Corbin said n return had been
filed yesterday-tlie one which the
Court had suggested that he had better
reflect upon He had reflected upon it
and they had no other return to file.
The new rule directed to Mr.. Corbin
to show cause why he should not be
ruled for contempt vas made return-
ing at 4o'clock OH Monday. An ear
lier hour was fixed but a. MI. COrbin
would be engaRedin the United States
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11
Kindred Birds.

Hon. Senator Tobey, chairman of the Dor
sey Investigating Committee, who, it is her
aided forth by the New Era and its coadiutor,
the Argus, winked at the evidence, and made
a" white-washlnS report in the face of evil
dencc to the contrary, was in town, Monday
night In regard to the charges, he says:
Any statement that any member of the
investigating committee was deSrred from
making thorough Investigation through fear
OF damaging the reputation Of leading demo
crats Is satterlgf falie The democrat does not
live who could have escaped, had the evidence
to convict, been attainable Without a dollar
of currency in the treasury to use in bring
ing involuntary witnesses before the commit
tee, we were poWeffess to eoinpel attendance.
NO pains We're spared to obtain witnesses
within our reach, and all such were thorough
ly cross -eIatniuea. Mr.. Dell. himself, was be-
fore the committee and testified that he knew
nothing about the lGatter himself but that he
knew Others in Colorado, New York Caiifor-
iiia and the western part of Arkansas who
did. This occurred just before the close of
the session, and there was no time to send so
far for witnesses before adjournment"
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11
RAILROAD DEPOT.

The attention of our citizens is called
TO the matter of the location Of the Rail
road Depot in Van Buren, There seems
to be but one convenient anu suitable
location within the limits Of the city, ant
that is the one front Of Mrs. England
residence on the river bank II that 10
cation is not selected, in all probability
one back of Mrs McGee's residence viii
be obtained. With suitable effort, the dc
pot can BE- 10 ated ON the river md VIC
hope when the Council meets to night
they will give the subject attention, and
appoint committee to see what is asked d
for by the Railroad Compafy and what
can be done.
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Fines and Forfeltures.

The question having been raised, Attorney
General Hughes decides that fines and for
FIXTURES can be paid in county scrip as fol-
lows:
OFFICE ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ARKASstsl
LfrrLR Rock, March 23 1876
r. b. Morrow, Treasurer Sebastian county, Green
wood, Arkansas;
DEAR SIR:--ln reply to yours Of the 18th
inst, l have the honor 10 say that since by the
act Of llth December, 1875, fines, penalties
and forictures. imposed by any BOARD, Lauyt
tlffiocr. ,.'yafcref, are required To be paid
INTO the county treasury, where imposed for
county purposes, ! am of the opinion that
such fines, penalties, and forfeitures may be
paid in county scrip, or five per cent. State
scrip at the option of the party who pays.
These fines and forfeitures, think, go to the
county, Tor county purposes.
Truly yours
=. L. HuGHEs, Atty Gen
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The Wlrow OF SToNEwALL JACKSON
A Charlotte, North Corolina, cores
pondent Of the New York Herald, writ
ing over the signature Of j. II NJ refers
as follows to paragraph that appeared
in that paper with reference to the sale
Of Mrs Jackson's furniture for debt, and
the bankrupt sale of Gen. Pillows libra
sy which was bought in by his wife;
So far AS Mrs jackson, the widow of
the illustrous Stonewall Jackson, this is
not true. Mrs. Jackson is now living in
the city Of Charlotte in comfort, surroun-
ded by her relatives and large circle of
admiring friends. The good people of
North Carolina and Of the whole South
remember with feelings of deep gratitude
the gallant services Of her distinguished
husband, and will vie with each other in
rendering aid and comfort to his accom-
plished widow and amiablc little daugh-
ter. Mrs. Jackson and little Julia are
" household words with all.
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'ii=-i'-'-'.'- = -
Circuit Court.

=
The April term of this Court closed latt
Friday night. The Judge orked Thursday
and FRIDAY nights. in orderto get of en the
boat. Saturday, The court was very truly
styled "pctit larceny .conrt," as Int Que or
two other cases could bt'reache,l. for want oi
time. We should have at least four eeks for
our term, and with that Kind OF an arrange
ment, the Judge would have no time to
waste.
- rhc JUDGE appointed -. {. Williams. !,
B. Wright. aud Robert W. Miles, 10 Jury
Commissioners to select the grand and petit
juries for the next term.
TIght 'tdnvlctions 10 the Peiiitrnttafv wefe
lmtl The following is continuation of the
business OF the court. the past week. . 8
Inthc case of the State Of Arkansas Us
James Paritlee, as appealed from Justice of
Peace court. no bond having been given for
costs above. as provided by See. al0i. the
State moved to dismiss, which motion, after
careful consideration by the court and CON
siderable argument, was overrulcd. from
which ruling the State, by her attorney, took
appeal.
A question OF general interest to the bu-
siness men of our community is presented In
the ease of Robert II. Love, plaintiff. rs, r.
Thurston and NJ. I-y nch, defendants In this
eanse the defendants gave note to plaintiff
payable twelve months after date with Inter
est at ljls per annlsm without adding the
words " until paid" judy lent was entered
for amount due at the end Of the year, and no
note of interest that judgment was To bear
was included. Defendants claimed ca, the
legal rate, and plaintiff moved the court to
have the Judgment corrected, so as to ex press
the rate ut 1915 per cent. Motion overrsIed,
for which plaintiff appealed.
State VS., p. Benge, not guilty.
i" Jane Pence. continued.
I" John hashal, two years to peniten-
tiary.
William Robinson, 2 years TO peni-
Tertiary.
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....R,2F .S.RaiIUav.
OFFICE LAND COMMISSIONER
Little Rock d Fort Smith Railway
Lite Reel, April Isl, 1875.
To parties Residing on the Lands
Of the [. R, S, Railway:
Having learned that parties in

Having learned that parties in
Crawford county are proposing to procure ful
yuu the lands on which you reside. at two
dollars and ftftY cents per acre, regardless OF
the valuation fixed upon same by the eompa
ny. desire te aY to you that those persons
who are Tits taxing your money or obliga
tions for that purpose, are simply henetitting
themselves Ia your detriment. These lands
belong 10 tlas company, or will, as soon as
the patents for tlla same Is issued. Which will
be on the completion of the road in July next,
and they el4im the right to dispose of them
the sanie as any individual would Of his own.
The act Of april 10Th 1862 under which these
pretcnsions are set up. so far as the two dol
lar and tittE cents proyiso i concerned is of
no elIett uaf never WAS, These lands were
granted tuf rairaaa purposes, wi hout re-
strictioHs as ta price, and the construction Of
the road was commenced under it. and there
by acquired Il vested right, and subsequent
legislation restricting them as 70 price with
cut any forfeiture on their part, IS and was
nugutury There WAS no forfeiture; the first
twenty miles was completed within the time
prescribed ~ law; We are sustained in the
view by the besf legal talent Ia the State IN
ta {, tte question mas never been raised until
recently, and that in Crawford county. al
though these lands have cen selling for
five years. While ibis company have been,
and are still disposed to be, liberal with set
tlers on these lands, yet we say 10 those who
propose to tuIee a sale to them on their terms,
TO prepare % 3aeate the me, and to such as
have taken steps int at direction they need
Hot expect lehigHey, The railway company
will assert IL every right, even to the collec-
ton of rents eiectnonts, &c. 70 those who
arc on said ands and desire by fair means.
to secure tbeir homes, every facility will be
afforded to them consistent with Tie best in
tercsts Of the company. Those who have the
means TO procure their home will do well to
do 50 at once. These lands are in the market,
and viii such be taken up especially those i'm
proved. We eaHHotstop sales until your law
yer decides the ease, II there are parties on
any of these Lands Who made their improve
meuts in good laith, and are not able to pay
the purchase money Of onc-fourth cash. we
will on proof Of tiiat fact, let them pay a less
amount on first payment. Eat, understand,
We will sell any ofthese lands 10 any person
applying fal them aud complying with our
terms, regardless of the claims Of those who
have Improvements on them, and more espe-
cially those occupied by parties proposing to
force a sale on their terms. Good ard valid
| titles c&n and VIII be made to All purchasers.
w, ID. SLACK,
Commissioner or l.. T.. & T.. S. PaiI,sav-
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Judge Parker's Court

The United States Court for the Western
District Of Arkansas, meets at Fort Smith, on
the sth of May. The picked jury from this
county are as follows:
GRAND JURY-Elias Hays, David Quarles
Madison Craven, Washington MeClaren
Monroe Lipsicum, NJ. c. Moore. Five colored
men and one white.
PETIT JuRY-Marion Davidson, w T. Nor
gan, Jesse Stewart Dick O'Bricn George
kec.
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Crawford Medical Association.

The Medical Association of this county held
their quarterly meeting at Alma, yesterday
The Profession in Van Buren were represent
ed by Drs J.. c. White, IL. Prrnot, A. NJ
Bourland and c. L, Brown. Dr. Decherd, the
orator. being sick, DIR. A. NJ. Bourland enter
tanned the Association W in we'll timed es-
say. Proceedings in our next.
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n office.

A 5 it saves time and tro6lNe, all persons
"a desiring to pay their Taxes are requested
TO bring their old receipts or their deeds, SO
as TO enable US, readily, to find the correct
lands.
sB- We are now in Van Buren, where we
will remain until the Goth of April. the last
day. After which penalty is attached.
JOHN +. WINFRFl.
Van Burcn. Ark, feh. 231J. I'm
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CONNECTICUT.

TIC election on The 81 of April, was q
erownins triumph Of the victories she
bas acheiscd TIC past three years under
the leadership of Gov. lngcrsoll. We
r,joiosswita cur frieatls a. the Easis saaai
congratulate them, that they have echoed
no uncertain sound for the fall campaign.
With candidate true to old laid mark S
Of Democracy, Connecticut may be set
down for the somint oS the ST. Louis
convention.
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Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
~ shall apply to- the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court. az the April term, thereof 1876 for
order and permission to sell
Lot II, in Block 90, Township .,
Van Burcn, TO pay debts Of estate of ]. F. B.
Meyer. late of Van buren, Crawford county,
Ark, deceased
J.. G. WHITE, Admr.
Van barch March =, 1876. 4,g
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

EDUCATION IN THE GRANGE, Nothing
is more omphatically impressed on the
mind of every intimate Of the Order OF
the Patrons of Husbandry than the ne.
cesslty Of education. This is a subject
of paramount importance to true gran
gers, and one of the noblest precepts of
our order. In every degree, on almost
every page in our Ritual, is the young
candidate urged TO seek and obtain know
ledge; for happy is the man that find
eth the wisdom, and She man that getteth
knowledge, for the merchandise Of it is
better than the merchandise of silver
the gain thereof of Old" ig ORANGE
and its attendant companions s!oth and
superstition, say :"Take advice from one
whose experience is blissful, tarry with
me. The promises of progress and i'm
proyements are delusivc, the road you
have Travelled is fair and easy, the one
sou arc now entering is full obstacles,
rough and uneven, oarironed with dan
gers, and leads you know snot where
with me You can find ease and comfort.
While others are racking mind and body
in seeking something new and better, we
can secure enjoyment without n1eatal orI
physical exertion. Come tarry with me ="
" But heed them not perseyere," is our
orders reply, echoed and re.cchoed by
her thousands of Changers
Let US substitute the dazzling light of
knowledge, Industry and progress, for
tiie ddrd veil ofignorance, uperstition
ard Incidence.
For these arc the weapons that can
yanquish all tyranny and oppression,
and these only will yield the farmers vic
tory.-Ec..
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

ssE' The TT. Smith Herald advocates the
recognition OF the German citizens of the
State on the State ticket. Our friend Froltch
of the oearcy Record. is spoken of in connee-
ton with place on the ticket, this good word
of the Heard must certainly be in.ended for
Frolich.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

IL The Grand jury of the United States
Court have found al Indictment against the
Hon. J. d. Ward, member Of the Forty
Third Congress from the Third Illinois Dis
,rict, and subsequently, United States District
Attorney. for completely in revenue frauds
He It ia, 1t will be reeollected, that was sent to
arkansas to examine into her condition. and
reported to turn us over to Joe. Brooks & Co,
iu opposition to Judge Poland.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

tF The Fort Smith Herald understands
liz. orders have been received from the At
torney- General At Washington, designating
Mounlsviile, West Virginia, AS the place Of
confinement for all prisoners, sentenced by
tie court tor the Western District of Arkan-
sas, whose terms of service exceed ono year
and hereafter all such prisoners win be sent
to that rlaee.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11
Van Huren,

The electlof passed off very quietly, Tues
day, not much interest being manifested
With the exception Of the Mayor and Mar
shal. the men are entirely new ones In the
Council X. S. Roberts and -Alyis smith. how
ever, we're aldermen for several years after
the war and made very good onps too In
fact, all of the elt cted are euterprtsng. libe'
al men. and II they Will give liteie 81 their
time to city alli,lrs can make a No l council,
The vote was as follows:
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Knights of Pythias.

SUMMONS The members of Iyanhot
Lodge. No. ,, X. of r., are hereby commits.
stoned to assemble at their Castle Hall on
Aaturd Y evening at 80 sharp, as business
of Importance to every member will be trans
acted, it is Important that all should attend
BOB. NEW ELL, ID. d. G. {, Or dist
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

w. II. H. shibley is representing the
house OF ID. G. Williams in st, Louis. He l..
waitih. on a fresh importation of new goods
into that chy. f'om which he will make selec-
ton for the ladies and other customers of this
house. He VIII be home ON the ny during
the week
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

NOTICE IS hereby GIVEN. That !
" will apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court. at Its Aprtl tgtm. 1916, for an or
der To sell the following described lands and
improvements thereon to ply debts against
the estate oi Patrick Tpbcn, late otsaid coun-
ty. deceased. to-wit: The sc ir u see and pt
ol the ne of the Be sec Q, all in township
s u, range 81 Wpst, situate in said county
Ark. L.C. WHITE
Com. de bouis non.
Van Blrcr. March ,. 1915. 4w
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Episcopal Services.

We are requested to say that service viii be
held in the Episcopal church, every af cr-
noon during the week, with the exception of
Good Friday, when service will commence Oh
that day at lo1a o'clock in the morning.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

1t is said that Orvil Grants deepest
regret is that he was not born twins; for
then he could have made twice rs much
money through his distinguished rela
tionship.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

~ The United States Scfate have organ
lied ss a court Of impeachment, and fixed
the time for the trial Of Belknap at April II.
The Defendants lawyers, however, will ask a
post poncmcnt for two weeks,
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

tn A New York dispatch Of the 81 inst.
says: "The Times has been sold to new
company, of which Erastus Brooks Is Presi-
dent. and will be an independent democratic
paper. hereafter The Times has been the
ablest republican paper in the East.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

tB- The Republicans of Washington eoun-
ty, in convention, have instructed their dele
gates to the State convention 10 vote for ma
tional delegates Who viii support Blaine fol
President.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

Among the most useful plants of New
Mexico is the soap weed, the roots of
which are used as soap. The Mexicans
prefer it to soap, claiming that it extracts
all dirt and grease and restores the lus.cr
of the goods.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

II The Chinese excitement is running so
high, In California, that influential Chinese
have tclcgraphed home that immigration
must stor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

tE There are ten widowcrs in the United
states Sepate. When they pass the Treasury
building. they hear musical murmurs of !" So
noble e-loohing.n .Snch boyi.h walk
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11
Egs-The FAYETTEVILLE Democrat of Sa

EY- The Fayetteville Democrat of Sat,
urday says:
The Messrs. Fisher are making ar
rangements to meet the demand for the
increase of travel over their road as soon
as the railroad reaches Van Buren. They
are having built q lot Of green top coach
es for the road between this place and
Van Burcn. Fishers are live gtage men.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

Thomas Jefferson rode Cn horseback
to Washington, hitched his horse to a
rnil-fence. and walked over and was in
augurated.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

n The Senate in executive session, on the
ith. rejected the nomination of Richard H..
Dana, Jr. OF Massachusetts, as minister to
England. by vote Of II yeas to 80 nays.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

tV- Monte Sandle was elected May or of FIT.
SIN tn. Tuesday, beating all the " old stagers.'
Good for Mont.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

MIR. j., Z. sonthmayd had a Slight attack
OF vertigo, Saturday, but is now all right
again.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

IL your sewing machine is out of order.
or II you have any other work IN the mechan
ica line cali on Bro. Smalc, lie viii fix you
up Oh short notice.
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If you would be known and not know,
vegetatc in n village if you would know
aud no. ao known, 1--we IN city.
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LATER AND BETTER,

We appeal to our brother editors in
this hour of national distress. Let each
man on bended knee with uplifted hand,
to the God of Truth and Justice, vow
that his pen shall be eonsecrated to truth
and right, and that he will not lend his
aid to put any man in place orpower who
is not good man Bad men cannot be
great men. II will not do to trust them
- Lewisburg State.
That is what we have always done Bro.
Stout. And what have you been shout
that you are now on the knees of rcpcn-
tance.
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The old board Of town officers lay of their
officiai robes, Tonight, and the newly elect
take thcm'up.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

-Jrhn D. Henry. student of the A. l. L.
atF Y stteyille. died in that city on Saturday.
Last lc was from Jefferson ceanrc.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

T Col. {. Flournoy, an old citizen of
Arkansas, Is dead.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

GWr NJ Moore, Senior editor of the
Boonvillc Enterprise, is candidate for
the State Senate, from the counties COM
prised Of Yell and Logan. He is highly
spoken ofas gentleman that would make
y good Ssnator. Hon. A. ID. King of
Logan is spoken Of as a candidate for the
Legislature. He would make most ex-
cellent member.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

The Probate Court, Judge Creekmore.
prcsbiin@ ID now To- session at the Court
utssse.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

Edwin Booth made 5000 by his late
tour in the South.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-11

We hear Of peaches in various parts oi
the county.
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Meeting Of Stockholders.

OFFICE LlrrlE Rock ANp Fr SMITH RHLwAY.1
LIrrLE RocG, AGE. March 1885. /
V5NIE ANNUAL NETTING or THE
\ stockholders of the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railway viii be held at the office of the
company in Little Rock on Thursday. the
27th day ot April, 4. ID, 1876, MT 4 o'clock D..
M, for the choice OF officers, and to attend to
any other business hatnay ur legally come
before them.
GORDON n. pEAl- Secretary.
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u N. & J. Erb nave withdr avn, as part
fer~ Of ne Little Rock Herald, p. A. 4 A. ID.
L5;eu are sole editors and proprictors.
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~ Whlteslles has Ginned 73S bales Cot
ton withiifs Hall Self Feeding Cotton Gin
which he considers the best Gin now in use
and he is now Grinding all the corn that is
sent to him every "Wednesday and Ihursd7'
of each week. 3w
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Ina.

Tic new officers elected Tuesday last, were
as follows:
For MAYoR--Walter Browne.
FoR RECoRps.a--J. {. Betton.
FoR MARsliAI. + Edward Steward.
FoR ALDERsfsN-M i'. Locke, i. L. Sew
ard j. II. GILL J, u. James aaa j. NJ,
Wright.
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Railroad Lands
FOR SALE.

Lite Roch and Ft Smith r r Co.
Van Buren, Ark, Jan. l, 1875
| nowo offer for sale, any or all the Railroad
l. Lands in -r
Ranges o0, 80, 81, 81. 33, North Of
Arkansas River.
Ofice Is now open, books, plats, &c. ready
and are now prepared for business. Come
and see. These lands are sold at Che valua
tion price One-fourth purchase money to be
paid down the balance in equal installmcnts
in two, four and six years, with six per cent
interest from date. Contract for title given.
Parties wishing to pay all cash down will
have "A deduction of 10 per cent. on valuation
price. Parties who have made, or in good
faith own the improvements on any Of these
lands, will have 30 days from this date to
make their first payment. Such parties
would advise TO make application at once,
with oath that they own said improvements,
so that they may not be Id. Certificates of
application to purchase heretofore given, are
worthless, exeeptas showing the correct mum.
bers of the land wanted. Allpurchases here.
toiore made are held valid by the present
Company and rebate of intercts win be al.
lowed on sad contracts to this date on prompt
payment of deferred payments. Ii Will faeil-
itate matters loi parties to procure the correct
Nos OF their land before applying at this Of
fee,
To parties wishing to purchase large tracts
special Inducements will be offered. No one
now has amy doubts of the completion Of the
Railroad, and of course there can be no ques-
tion about title. As there are several compa-
MS EXPECTED at an early day TO take up
large tracts OF this land, those wishing certain
pieces vii! do well to apply early.
B. J. BROWN, Agent
for Land Commissioner of LR.d