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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-02

TIE NATIONAL VALLEY BANK MADE
A GOvERNS!ENT DEPosITARY.--The Ma
tional Valley Bank has been appointed by
the e. S. government a government de-
uositarys and hereafter all the government
money ia this collection district will be
deposited there. The goVesa.ment funds
were heretofore deposited at Lynahburg.
Now. let the government remove the eol-
aector's Oft ce here, where it justly belongs,
and where the most revenue is paid!
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WANTED TO WRECK a TRAIN.-One
day last week a railroad tie and a bar of
iron were discovered OF the G.. & 0. track
at the 18th mile post between Meechum's
River and Greenwood. They were fGrtu-
natelv discovered about an hour before the
eastern bound train passed. The mile
post wag also pulled up.
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GOT. HIS DEsERTs.-On Tuesday night,
Charles Douglas, convicted of robbing a
tin store In Winchester. and sentenced to
one y ar, passed through here for the
%penitentiarY. He. is the same thief who
stole four silver watches from Mr.. Newton
Fry Of Waynesboro', and coming to staun-
ton sold one each to Messrs. John Burns,
Gabriel Hirsh and Paul Mix.
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A SuPp.ER TO THE GUARD.-The West
Auo,,sta G uard had a nice time Friday
evening. Waiter tutz, a formef tice-water
man. who kno VS. an oyster and a fish by
heart. gave the other boys a supper at the
Miller House. On the walls OF the supper
room were pictures of Lee, jackson and
George Washington, decorated with mus
kets and sabres. Mrs. Miller and her
daughter gracefully received the guests,
and Stutz himself presided at the feast,
which was gotten up in fine style. Some
good music, and some bad-the latter be-
ing a horrible barcaroie sung by Stutz and
copyrighted by a city paper, was enjoyed
during the evening.
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A MI ERHCAN HOTEL.
EoR SAE.E

n INV sTAUNroN, VA.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County. entered on the 4th day of
December, 1876, in the suit of "Mason VS. Brown
&C" the undersigned Commissioned will pro-
coed, on the premises, on
SATURDAY. the 18th DAY OF MARCH, 1877.
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
that very valuable property known as the
AMERICAN HOTEL, in the city of Staunton,
Va, directly opposite the Chesapeake Il Ohio
Railroad Depot. The Hotel is d large Brick
Building. three stories above the basems nj,
containing about 40 rooms, independent of
Offices, Dining-room, Kitchen & Store~roors,
and has every convenience for d frsr-class Ho-
tel Besides the Hotel, there are upon the lot
used as y Livery Stable Besides the lot upon
which are situated the Hotel and Stables, there
is q large lot across the Railroad track, COLI
tanning about five Acres belonging to the Hotel
property.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten (l0) per centum of
the purchase money will be req uired in cash at
the time of the sale Fifteen (l5) per centum
in four months from the day of the sale, and
one third of the residue in one yesr, one-lhird
in two years aad one-ttird in three years from
the day of the sale. Bonds with approved per
sonal security, bearing interest from the day of
sale, will be required TO; all the deferred pay
ments, and the legal title will be retained as
ultimate security.
H. M. BELL,
MARSHALL HANGER,
Feb. l4th, 1877. Comm'rs
febl6-tds
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New. Advertisements

nIssOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.-The
~ Co~partnership heretofore existing IN
the Clothing business under the style o. HID q
Barth has this day, February 22d, 1877, been
dissolved by mutual consent. =,
All claims against the said finn will be PAID
by s. Il. Hilb, and all moneys due HID q
Burta must, and can only, be settled with s..
Il. Hilb. who continues the business at the cd
stsnd s. l.. BARTH.
Stanton, Va, Feb. 22d, 1877.
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.sFs1OUs LOss.-Mr. G. Julian Pratt, a
few DAYS ago, lost ''Satanelle 3d. the
berkshire SOW which he had imported from
ENGLAND at a cost of over 5000. He had
heen offered $3.50 for her q few day before
her death.
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POSTMASTER APPoINTED.-Mr. James
~ Page is appointed postmaster at Her
.mitage. in this county, vice Mrs. f. C.
Kennerly resigned.
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NTEW BANKING HOUSE.

NTEW BANKING HOUSE.
N
Having resigned my position as Cashier of
the National Valley Bank of Staunton, Va, I
take pleasure in announcing to my friends that
on Monday. toe 26sn day Of February, 1877, 1
shall open q Banking House of Discount and
Deposit in the old Central Bank Building in
the City of Stanton, Virginia.
I will allow to all depositors four al per
cent interest ON all accounts having g a daily
balance of not less than One Humid red Dollars
to their credit. Will
BUY and SELL STOCKS, BONDS and GOLD
on Commission, in this and other markets.
NEGOTIATE LOANS,
and give particular attention to investing
monies on REAL ESTATE security and SOL
VENT COLLATERa LIS.
Yours respectfully,
feb23-6m NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER.
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81. HOTEL.
RECHWON"D. Ve.g.

In the center Of the business portion of the
city, within q square of the Post Office and
Custom House, and at the same time the most
qliet part in Richmond. being situated opposite
the Southeast corner Of the beautiful Park surs
rounding the Capital Mr.. L. W. HoENs1GER,
THE PRopRI4ToR, he's had the experience Of a
~life>tilne in the hotel business at the Ebbitt,
tlouse in New York and rs proprietor afterwards
OF the S%potswood 4otel, Richmond in its palms
lest days and tor many years past has won
many new friends by his popular management
of the st. James.
Coaches will attend the arrival of el trains
and pleasant carriages are always at the service
Of the travelling public.
No pains will be spared by the Proprietor and
his experienced assistants to make his guests
conf rtable in everytrespect and to maintain
his r, equation for Keeping a FIRST CLASS
HOUSE. mar2>ly
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DIED.


~McCLUNG.-At Timber Ridge on tho It'll uIt., OF
congestion of the brain, Capt. William A. McClung
in the 73d year of his age. lie was one OF the oldest
and most esteemed citizens, a correct and good
%neighbor, an elder in the A. Il. T. G.
KERR.-On February. 18th, at the residence ofher
husband, Mr.. David M. Kerr, near Pleasant Groye
Church, Augusta county, va. Mrs. .ReDecca q.
Kerr, aged 81 years, 10 months and 10 days.
GORDON.-Near Deerfleld, Augusta county, on Feb
the 9th, OF consumption, John w. Gordon, in the
Seth year of his age.
S~TEELE.-On Monday the 10Th ult., at her late resi-.
dence in Union, W. Va. after a lingering illness OF
consumption Mrs. Isabella Z. Steele, relict Of the
late Capt. 3. T. Steele, in The 62nd year OF her age.
26th, 1871, DR.. M. III. Houston, resident physician
at the Healing Strings, in the SEVENTEEN year OF
his age.
ARMENTROUT.-In Charlestown, W. Va on Sat.
urday afternoon, February the oath, after a brlet
illness, Colby son and only child of Geo. w. and
sarah H. ATmentrOut-aged years. II months
and 10 days.
WRIGHT.-On the 18th of February, at the resi-
dence of her grandmother, Mrs Christian Wright,
after a short illness of 33 hours of Group and pneu'
monia, Grace Christian, only daughter Of john "A.
and Blanche e Wright aged I months and Y days.
Little Grace was truly the ''augel of the house
hold" Her sweet countenance, her gentle and loy-
ing dispos ton, and playful ways endeared all hearts
and many tears were shed over the little treasure
laid beneath the sod
Darling Oracle, cherished treasure
Death has claimed my baby now,
Ere the blight OF sin could harm her
Or earth'S sorrows cloud her brow.
Darling baby-Jesus fold her
In thine arms IN soft embrace,
Keep.her Saviour. guide and teach her,
Till We meet her face to face.
When Death calls us, and in glory,
We behold our angel one;
Then well know twas best and WiSeSt
Now to say Thy will be done
META
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CITY Notices.

Stop that coughing if you do not it may
kill you, A bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
only costs 20 Is cents, and it's timely use may
save your life.
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"A LARGE STOCK OF

SCHOOL BOOKS,
STATES, PENS,
INK, COMPOSITION BOOKS,
And everything used in the School-Room.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
BOOKS USED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS;
FIN GOLD PENS,
POCKET KNIVES;
A FULL LINE OF
POCKET BOOKS;
Also, WALL PAPERS
and WINDOW SHADES.
HUNTER & CO.'S Book Store,
Stauntcn, Va.
Gs" Catalogues furnished on application.
sep22-lyr
THLoUR AND WHEAT WANTED.-We
y will pay the highest cash prices for
Wheat and Flour, slso for Glover Seed. We
keep the best Ground Plaster, will deliver at
any Depot On the Chesapeake G. Ohio K. R..
also bave several tons Of Mill Ofal for sale
very low for cash.
Yours Respectfully.
SMITH & PATTERSON,
jan 10th, TT: Waynesboro, Va.
janl9-sm Spec copy
MMR. A. M. SIMPSON will be glad to,
ltX.As serve his friends at G. L. WELLER's
Boot and Shoe Store. Goods made to order
nov3-t17april
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REMARKS.

We have to report q dull market the past
yyeeE. Farmers have taken advantage of
the GOOD weather to plough and but little
business doing. Clover seed hpayye declined
and market dull
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CDu. rssercaass
March 2, 49,

F4our-Extra. $3.50; Superine, Sc go;
Family. 81 .G1. W heat-white. $1,4o red,
S1.S5(01 SO; Gen., white, 45c; yellow,
40c; Oats 30cents; Bacon. 100 lhog round);
Lard-lO4c; ~Salt-S2.0D, S~lgaT-1le(@
15c: Meal-bolted, soc ~unbolted, 45c ;
Mo!asses-4Oc0SI.00 ; Butter-20c.; Eggs
-l24 cents Timothy Seed-%2.00 90. Clover
Seed $500 @$s.50; Potatoes so cents.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ By virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Oaura
Of Augusta County, rendered in the cause of
Larew VS.. Trevy, [ will proceed on the prem
Uses on
TUESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1877,
to sell at PIT bile auction, the following proper
ty to wit: Two lots, situated in the village of
Sherando in Augusta County, each containing
one half an acre being the same property con-
veyed by John j. LareW to Robert A. Trevy
by deed bearing date on the 2sth day of July
1874, upon the following terms to wit
So much in hand as will pay the costs of
suit and sale, and the remainder in three equal
installments payable respectively in one, two
and three years from the day of sale with inter-
bond with approved personal security and the
title retained IS ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR,
feh9-4t Commissioner.
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NO HORSE WILL DIE of collie, bolts, or
lung fever if Fout s Celebrated Horse and Cat
tie Powders are used according to directions
it will so cleanse the intesIines, purify and in
~vigorate the system, that disease will not lake
hold.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-02

FINE Finished Rosewood, Walnut and Mes
tallic Burying Gases. Elegant Hearse always
ready for use at S.. NJ WILKES
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-02

UNITS. EPILEPSY
OGs FALLING AKCRN ESS
Permanently Cured-no humbug-by one
months usage of DR.. Goulard's Celebrated In
falIible Fit Powders. To convince sufferers that
these powders will do all we claim for them
we will send them by mail, post paid, a free
trial box. As DR.. Goalard is the emily physi-
clan that has ever made this disease a special
study, ard as to our knowled &c thousands have
been permanently cured by the use Of these
ro~ders, we will guarantee Il permanent cure
in everr case, or refund You all money expend-
ed. All sufferers should give these Powders III
carly trial, and be convinced Of their curative
powers
Price, for large box, $500, or a boxss fol
$40 90, sent by mail to any part OF United
States or Canada on receipt OF price, or by ex-
press G.. o. D. Address,
ASH & ROBBINS,
$50 Fulton STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
MARI ly
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A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF LAND.
/ will offer at public sale. on the premises, 5
miles east of New Hope, on I
SATURDAY, 18th DAY OF MARCH, 1877,
a Tract of Land known as the CLAYTON
FARN, containing 245 acres, about go acres
cleared, the balance II original growth
The improvements consist of a comfortable
dwelling house, barn and other out houses, a
rood orchard of we'll selected fruit and q we'll
Of good water in the yard. 1t will be sole as 3
whole, or divided to suit purchasers.
TERMS One third cash, the balance in two
equal annual payments, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved security. bearing interest
from date, and title retained as ultimate secu.
rity.
Admir- of John Layman. decd.
WILLIAMS GRooMs, AuctIoneer.
ma 2, 1877-tdS.
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feb2 ids

OOMyISSIONER'S SALE,
BY virtue of a decree rendered by the Cir.
cult Court of Augusta con~t~. in the case OF
Loving vs. Loving, I will p-oceed, at Craigs-
vile, in Augusta county, on
WEDNESDAY, the It'll DAY of MARCH, 1877,
to sell at public auction, that valuable tract of
land situated about one-half mile from Craigs-
vile, containing 1850 acres, known as the
'Hunter's land,'' upon the following terms, to
wit
So much in hand as will pay the costs of the
rule in said case of Loving vs. Loving, aud the
costs of sale aud the remainder upon o credit
Of one, two and three years from the day of
sale with interest from the day of sale, the purs
chaser to give bond with approved personal se-
curity, and the title retained as ultimate seeu-
rity,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JE.,
feb9 at Commissioner.
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TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Pursuant
to decree Of Circuit Court ia cause OF
Hotchkiss' Cr's VS.. Hotchki s &C and for de-
tanlt of compliance by The purchaser with the
terms of sale made October goth, 1876, the I'M
dersigned will resell st public auction, IN front
of the Courthouse, on
SATURDAY, the Gath A of MARCH,, 1877,
the residence and grounds Of aaj. Jed. Hotch,
kiss, or east Main street IN ataunton, consist
ing of one acre of land with Franc Dwelling.
Yrick flee and ontbuildings.
TERMS Cash in hand to cover costs of resale,
ana the balance in equal instalments at six,
eighteen. thirty and forty-two months with in
terest. upon bonds with good personal security
and reservation Of title as Intimate security.
TdaS & ELDER,
HIM BELL,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
THUMAS D. RANSOM,
Commissioners
MARI ids
NOMMISsIONERS SALE OF lAND.-In
pursuance Of a decree of the Circuit
Court for Augusta County entered at the March
Term 1876, in the cause e Harnsbarger VS..
Campbell and ais, l will proceed to sell at
4uellc aucti IN to the highest bidder, on
Monday, the 26th day of February. 1877,
(being Comfy Court day in front OF the
Court Hous4 in the City of Staunton, the IN
divided cne-half interest Of John D. Campbell
III o tract of 273 acreg of land, near Saw Mill,
owned by him jointly with James n Camp>
BELLS heirs. This tracti is very desirable on &C.
of its valuable timber.
TERMS = Costs of suit and sale in hand aud
the balance in equal annual instruments at one
TWO and thr c ears, for which the purchaser
will execa bonds with approved personal Sc,
curity, bearing interest from day OF sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
W. E. CRAIG,
isn26. tbs Commissioner
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed to
Monday, March 18th Court day).
W. E. CRAIG,
Commissioner
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H. NJ. MoTLHANY keeps on hand a large stock
Of Iron, Nails and Horse Shoes. Low for cash
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N>O
THE NEW OYSTER HOUSE.
STUFF BROS
sTUTZ'S BUILDING,
AUGUSTA STREET.
FRESHFISH and VEGETABLES constantly on
hand.
A Splendid Ice House we'll stocked with1ce un-
der the floor, afording the best facili-
ties for keeping everything
NICE AND COOL.
The establishment has just been re6tted and
well stocked, and the experience of
WALTER STUFF
for the future.
49, Highest cash price paid for Irish Pota-
toes and Cabbage.
Feb. 2-6m.
CALL ON W. M. DINKEL FOR CHEAP
GROCERIES.
TIMOTHY SEED for sale by
oct6 BAKER BROS.
NICE ORANGE MARMALADE for sale by
W. NJ. D1NKEL.
a%s-DISEAsED GUNS
DECAYED TEETH !
MEADE Il BAKERS CARBOLIC MOUTH
WASH will positively heal spongy, bleeding,
and liberated gums; arrest decay OF the teeth
and destroy the offensive odor caused by these
diseases. 1t is an excellent GAkGLE for sore
Throat, and leaves a refreshing and pleasant
taste in the mouth.
epared solely by
| MEADE & BAKER, Pharmacists,
Richmond, Va.
Price, SOC. q bottle. Sold by druggists genA
orally. aug ls-ly
GEO. D. THAxToN, r.. c. NICHOLAS.
Late Blair 4 ThaXson. OF Virginia.
TEAXTON e. NICHOLAS
JOBBERs OF
Notions, White Goods, Hosiery.
Etc.
9 Governor or 18th St., Richmond, Va.
dec22 ~
H. NJ. McILHANY is agent for Old's Challenge
| Patent Buggy Wheels Low for cash.
Il, M. McILHANY has just received a large
stock of Carver's Table and Pocket Knives and
Pistols. Low for cash.
S. NJ. WILKES is offering the best and cheapest
Furniture in Stanton.
SIN. Wilkes is selling elegant chairs at 81. Oo
each.
HUGH NJ. Mc[LHANY. wholesale and retail
dealer in Hardware, Stanton, Va, is agent
for Dupont's Gun, Rifle and Blasting Powder.
has a magazine near this place.
49, WHITE TEETH! WHITE TEETH!
MEADE BAKERS
SAPONlNE DEETIFAICE,
the best and most elegant TOOTH POWDER
known for removing i~ncipient tartar and fol
whitening the teeth without injury to their or.
Sanism.
PrepasaTT gelely by
MEADE = BAKER, Pharmacists,
Richmond, Va.
Price, SOC. a box. Sold by druggists ger
orally, augls,ly
HUGH NJ. McfLH ANY is sgsEt for this section Of
Virginia for Temples Celebrated Porcelain
Pumps.
Fl. NJ. MciLHANy is agent fer R II. Miller's
Baltimore Fireproof Safes.
H. NJ. McTLHANY keeps on hand a large stock
| Of Iron, Nails and Horse Shoes. Low for cash
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HuGH NJ. McTLHAEf is sgslt for this section Of
Virginia for Temples Celebrated Porcelain
Pumps.
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Fl. NJ. MclLHANY is agent fer R Fl. Miller!
Baltimore Fireproof Safes.
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HUGH NJ. McILHANY, wholesale and retail
dealer in Hardware, Stanton, Va, is agent
for Dupont's Gun, Rifle and Blasting Powder
has a magazine near this place.
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49, WHITE TEETH! WHITE TEETH!
MEADE & BAKERS
SAPONlNE DEETIFIICE,
the best and most elegant TOOTH POWDER
known for removing i~ncipient tartar and fol
whitening the teeth without injury to their or.
sanism.
PrepassT gelely by
MEADE = BAKER, Pharmacists,
The New York herald., 1877-02-04

iolIows:-
such certificates votes and papers objected Aad
objceton. snail be forthwith submtted 20 such com.
power IL any possessed that purpose by the
.fn y or and soss vsa "a y %sG 2,
the votes provided by the constitution OF the United
electors In such states may therein into view
S mp ean, s" ana as shall
pcr,inent In such con federation.
Competent and pertinent in view OF whatg In view
OF the action OF Congress through its committees I
mean no dsrcspcct whom say that that mode permits
the breath OF calumny to DC blown IN a way which,
thank God, courts OF justice take 10 prevent,
and your Honors being conndcd with the power
TO hear deDostIons papers and petitions within tho
meaning oil the constitution and existing laws IL not
being expressed precisely what they are) will look
those rules Of law which guide you in administering
Justice upon the bench, and will determine what
tue petitions papers and dopositons which you may
thus receive.
Turn the pages Of the books of common law and
you will hnd printed in characters uninstakabic, an
utter incapac,ty To deal with anything except that
which the common law has sanctined by usage aud
declarations through tho mouths judges nt to DO
employed 10 Affect the rights OF men; to say
nothing Of tho rights Of States and nations This
Court will, unqucstonably, therefore, SEQ that Is
employees no testimony not in harmony with the laws
Tho Jurisdiction OF this body Is to count the VOTE Its
power when counting Is 70 uso sucn proof u any.
dealing with a delicate subject when tho quos-
,. ton Of jurisdiction Is reached; you arc dsal.
when you undertake 70 at,ack its innl
tribunal for the purpose OF ovcrhaung and upsetting
Us nave HOW III general way, perhaps very
imperecIy, prcscntcd my view OF tho Jurisdiction,
power and purpose OF THIS tribunal. propose 70
say but very lew words IN addition. l
have said that tho purpose OF tho testimony
offered Is 10 20 behind not merely Governors cor.
tnca'e or undoubtedly questions OF forgery or mig
take and many questions this Tribunal could deal wish
but the proposal Is 10 go behind tho action OF
the Tribunal which tho state has set up, or ess
this testimony offered Is scnsoicss and worthless.
What s specially offered TO maintain tho right TO
have votos counted Tor Mr. TiIdenY we have before
us certificate OF the Attorney General OF Florida
who dssentcd from the minority OF the Returning
Board stating that certificate with irankness ~ no
does, that there method OF authenticatug that
tribunal beyond his ccrtcate by giving tho certificate
OF tho Governor, because II would 10 In violation
Of the laws nj Florida for thc Governor certify 70
the election electors who had been returned such
by minority OF the Board. What next do we And
We nnd statute of tho state OF Florida thrust upon
us borzing-whatY IL Is a statute passed on the
1th day January long after these electors had
authorizing a new canvass oil whatf IL II canvass In
harmony with the canvass previously authorized
No; but OF the votes (prcciseiy iudicssina
them) then IN tho oce OF the Secretary or the Ssaei
and We nnd anaer that acs board Of canvasoos6