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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
PERSONAL.

Key. J. Robinson, Of Crow Creek 10 .
the Merchants is.
W. Il. Cook, of Yankton Agency !. .,
the Merchants.
VI. Mallahan, OF the Elk Point Cour,er
was in town last night.
II. =. bonesteel, of Springfield. is tarrv
ing at the Merchants today.
WIN merchant and wife are CUES is at the
merchants. They came up last night.
MISS Helen Hollister left tbis morn.
lor her home in Walworth county. Wis.
consin. WIS
Commodore Terry came down on tho
=, \. Peck from Bismarck and viii, ret,r,
with her.
"n' oorson came down from THOMPSON
On tue feck and will visit a few DAYS win
Msj. Dewitt.
A, +. McAuley came down Last n;a,,,
rem Springfield and is Spending a dav or
two in Yankton.
SoI. 2. x. Peck, Indian TRANSPORTATION
contractor, arrived last night from halow
and is at the Merchants.
Judge d. r. Bradford, of Bon Homme Is
preparations to go to Columbus
Nebraska, on a visit.
George Hefner, j. NJ. Fopertv 7 sio,.
ana r. Holcomb arrived last nieht on IA
steamer Black Hills.
Ion w. %. Cation, of Elk Point. terri
'olial superintendent of instruction l.
Allong the Merchants arrivals.
= ii. Durfee, of Leavenwortb coma
from Buford on the G. k Peck and
cit this morning for home.
MISS Ella +. Bowen arrived last nipb,
rom Beloit, Wisconsin, and is y]jsitina
'ah her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Hand.
Mis- Wm Draper and Miss Kate Hps.or
anne down last night from Yapkton 4,
'gsncY. They are at the Merchants. ,
Mrs g. X. Erwin and sister came dow, :
me steamer Black Hills from Brple !
gency and started east on this MORNINGS 4
ain.
Capt. Lyon, mate of the Black Hills. is /;
lnering from a severe injury to his foot. v
with an ak in his own hands He i,
hardly able 10 walk. /
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
AT CANTON.

Secretary Hand spoke at Canton on the
4th. There was a large turn out, the at.
tendance being estimated at about one
thousand persons. Mr.. Hands speech was
a practical talk to the people, with enough
OF the customary 18th of July ~eloquence
Sung IN to stir up the patriotic impulses of
the audience. There was a procession over
a quarter of a mile long and some attractive
and a dance in the evening.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

lspass, and one most pleasantly served.
lie afternoon was occupied with a Gala
thampian display and a game OF base bali,
'ue la'ter occurring so late that We bad not
Time TO witness ii. The whole affair was
under the management OF Dr. Olney, Of
swan Lake, president OF the day. u, {.
oinilh, nafehal, Rev. j. j. Mciniie aud
'hc various committees. II was an cnjoya-
Die occasion.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
The Weather To-Day.

Washington, July 6.-Indications for
the lower Missouri and upper Mississippi
valleya and upper Lake region Stationary
or lower pressure, higher temperature,
winds shifting to %southerly, partly cloudy
weather with occasional showers.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

We mean business and want to firmly
impress upon the mind of everybody, and
satisfy them In the bargain, that we viii
do setter By them in their spring aud sum.
mer clothing purchases than they can do
elsewhere. We have advantages in our
business that Justify US in saying this and
cnly want a fair and square trial to Drove
II. HARRY kATZ
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
For Rent.

One iirst-class storeroom for wholesal.
or retail business, with good cellar, in Val
entine's brick block, Broadway. Best
business location in Yankton, Apply TO
DIFF w. b. VALENylN.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

John Lawrence is here, and maintains his
a good officer, but like Lavender, is willing
to turn over the keys of the County treasury
after The next election. B L. and &. Ii
Wood are here. They own good building
on Main street, iiom which they derive a
handsome income. Ilichcy & Dix have a
hardware store and tin shop here, and are
piiin9 up the dgcats. Dix left q few days
ago on a visit to Yankton, aud Richey is
here attending to the business during his
absence. Marx Bailey has an Office here,
aud has already received n large and lucra-
tive practice. DR. DIX is hssa nursing a
lame shoulder, for which he is Indebted to
a flying trip over the ears Of a bucking
mule. Jud. La Moure, deputy L. S. mar
shal. has his headquarters here, and is con
stantly on The alert for violators of the ma.
tional statutes. G. G.. Irish is suffering
from poor health, and will soon leave and
engage IN ilciGhtiug on the Pierre route.
Wambolc, Gundcrson and Van Meter are
'oSiiI Shn"SSu ~ AWNING up SitC v iIlciI
quartz and saw mill. They have already
received many favorable propositions from
owners OF mines, and that they will succeed
and make money rapidly does not admit of
a doubt. G.. Ii. Bates is busy examining
the quar'z deposits in the Hills, and is a
strong believer in their extent and richness.
He is at present on a visit to the Bare
Butte district, where he is negotiating for
an interest in a promising silver mine.
There are many other Yankton men in and
around Deadwood, whom | can not at pres
ent recall | must not, however, omit TO
mention John Fogerty, who came in a day
or two ago, and has been busy in visiting
the placer and quartz mines in this vicinity
he has seen enough to satisfy him, and is
an enthusiastic Believer in The unbounded
wealth Of the Black Hills.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

TnosE AccRErIoNs UPON THE SCALP
which are termed dandruf are promptly
removed by GLENN's SULPHUR Soar,
which by opening the pores promotes the
natural moisture of the hair.
Take fifteen years from your age with
HHL's HAIR DYE.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Ii you experience a bad taste in your
mouth, sallowness or yellow color of skin,
feel stupid and drowsy, appetite unsteady,
1reqent headache or dizziness, you are
bilious" and nothing will arouse your
liver TO action and strengthen up your sys-
tenn equal TO DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, 1t is sold by druggists.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
Death 10 Dogs.

Who have not paid their taxes. Marshal
baainann has fixed upon July 9Th as the
DAY when he will ~inaugurate The slaughter
Oh oogs whose owners have not paid their
dog tax.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
AT TABOR.

The Bohemians of Bon Homme and
4ankton counties joined in a celebration
at Tabor, Bon Homme county, on the 4th.
There was a grand gathering of people.
Five hundred were present and seventy.
two wagons were counted on the ground.
Addresses were made by Joseph Vyborny
and Joseph Zitka, of Bon Homme county.
and Frank BEN and Joseph Tiebel, of
1ahkton county. The exercises were in
the Bohemian language. A parade was
made by the Bohemian sharpshooters, fifty
men under command of Capt, John Honor,
and the Bohemian cavalry, under command
Of Capt V. Gandr. Two bands of music
added to the interest of the occasion. AS
an incident of the day at Tabor it is men.
TONED by a participant that t~wenty.eight
quarter barrels of beer was consumed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
chicago y North Western Railway

A"ne OIL departure OF Passenger Trains from
NO. valley in effect. 1871
''enSe Tor chicago and the East, ....6.2 rs Pm
- n or A A
Council Bluffs and the Nest .s45 A. NJ,
- "a ~ - "A
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
Ar RnN unMu1

Andrew Bnfleigh, of Yankton, delivered
ne address, and we hear it highly spoken
OF by those WHO attended the celebration
at that place There was a large attendance
aud a good time was had by all p%altici,
pants.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
ANKORIA,
A GRAND BARGAIN OFFERED
Timber and Prairie Land For Sale
i'll Bon Homme County.

Prairie land-151 acres adjoining the town
OF Bon Homme on the west. Sixty acres
upland prairie, thirty acres under culliya
tlon. House on the land, remainder Of
land bottom, meadow and young cotton
wood timber. For sale very cheap for
cash.
Apply at the Press & Dakotaian office,
or address drawer e, Yankton, Dakota,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Harry Katz has the most extensive stock
of his line of goods west of Chicago, and
you can get as late styles, and buy as cheap
of him as in Chicago.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
Lost Check.

Check No. S82, drawn by Frank Hefoer.
payable to Leo Biermeyer, at Edmunds &
"ynn's banking house, was lost this after.
Payment Of the same has been
stopped. LEO B~,Fpprvpn
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
Eoa,ders Wanted.

Mrs. Kasson, Fifth street, between Doug
las and Walnut streets, can accommodate
persons with rooms and board aad six
with table board.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
NEWSPAPERs.

Deadwood contains three daily newspa-
pers, which in size, appearance and general
make up, would do credit to much larger
and Older towns. The Pioneer is the old.
est and largest paper, and is ably and sue
cesstully conducted by Mr.. Merrick. In
John Langrishe, of the editorial corps, we
recognized an acquaintance of "auld lang
syne." Mr.. L. is an affable gentleman, an
able writer and a large share of the popu-
larity of the Pioneer is attributable 10 his
efforts. This paper was published weekly
for about a year, and made its first appear.
ance as a daily on the morning of the 17th
instant.
The Times, the next in point of seniority
and size, is published every evening. We
called at the office, but found the propue-
tors and editors so busy and preoccupied
that they had no time to extend the cour-
tesies usual between members of the fra.
ternity.
Last, but not least in importance, comes
the Champion, published by the irrepressi
Die Charley Collins, and ably assisted by
Dan Scott. The Champion Is destined to
become one OF the permanent institutions
OF the Hills, and will, while Collins occu-
pies the tripod, be a fearless champion of
The interests of the people.
This letter is already too long, and l will
reserve for a future one a description of a
visit to the surrounding towns and mining
camps. SpSEx
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
TIE EnunTn.


Eitttss
.NT V%EHMnLlloN.
Nernillioa Republican Tie grange eel
ebiatlol N Lincols Grove was a grund sue
cess. There were at least five hundred poo.
pie on the ground. There were three re
ireshmcnt stands Oh the ground, Il 81 eak
er's stand and a fine bower for dancing,
The exercises We're opened with prayer by
Rev. J. l. Gray, of this place. followed by
The reading OF the Declaration Of Independ
ence by Mr.. c.. G. Bridgman, who rendered
that almost inspired document with power
and effect. Mr.. S. ]. Lewis, prosecuting
attorney, was then introduced to The audi
ence by President Cope. Mr.. Lewis ac-
quilted hiAself remarkably well, his
theme being the inception, growth and
progress Of our free institutions. His
address was listened 10 with great
attention, and was a most worthy
literary effort. f. N. Burdick then took
the stand and gave some of the outlines Of
the underlying principles of the labor
move in the United States, particularly re-
terrlng to The unequal distribution of the
products OF industry depending on our
monetary system. The tables were then
spread and everybody partook of a splen.
did picnic dinner, after which dancing
commenced in he bower. Our Silver
Cornet Band was in attendance during the
day, adding greatly to the pleasure of the
occasion. Altogether the Grange celebra.
ton was most enjoyable and did credit to
the order of 7. OF Ii.
The Congregational and Baptist picnic
IN the grove at the upper end of Broadway
was a very pleasant gathering, where the
Children enjoyed themselves as only chill.
dren can at such a place. The dinner was
very fine and the day passed off to the en-.
tire satisfaction of everybody.
The steamboat excursion and picnic OF
the Methodist church Of this place, started
at the hour appointed in the morning on
the ferry boat of Mr.. Douglass. The boat
was decorated with flags, and when it start
ed OH up the river loaded with men, womer
and children, all 'as happy as big sun
flowers" 1t was really picturesque and beau
tiful. On board was Mayor Jolley anC
Judge Copeland, who were to take part ir
the picnic and do the speaking. In fact
everything was prepared for a grand time
In the old woods" across the river but,
THE best laid plen o, mice and men,
Gangs aft a gley.'
Tor by an accident to the pump of the en-
CINE, the boat failed to get across the river
but nevertheless they had a good tim OF
the Missouri, and returned to the whar
about six o'clock. And SO the Fourth
came and went IN Vermillion.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Visiting cards on damask board, white
and tinted bristols. at Press and Dakotaian
lob rooms.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
To Wood Choppers.

moou choppers wanted. Enquire OF j. Parker
NY ward real estate dealer, third street, betyeeu
A"u@ia ana VALIANT streets, Iankton. an
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

India gauze, isle thread, patent merluo
silk, jeans, and linen underwear for gentle
men at Harry Katz's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Ganze u%ndershirts, jeans, drawers and all
grades of summer underwear at Wise Bros.
opposite postotlice,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

A brick residence of six ROOMS. on Fifh
street between Mulberry and Pearl. APP
ply to j. N. Hartert.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

A foil line Of superior extracts. iellie,
and canned goods at Jenkinson's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

a pure S%eidcnberg cigar Tor len cents a,
Jenklnson's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

A full line of tobacco, cigars and smokers
articles at Jenkinson's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

AT this season of the year eyery body
should drink peruvian beer, at Mills &
Purdy's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Old papers for sale at the Press and Da
kotalan Office, at fifty cents per hun
dred. If
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06
Roasieu coffee.

fthere is any luxury more generally ap.
preclaced than another il GOO GOLFER.
Few persons can roast coffee well, and to
meet TINS want Messrs, Bell, Conrad & Co.
Chicago, have imported and roasted a coffee
called
ANKORIA,
which is the nearest approach 10 Java OF
any heretofore offered to consumers. 1t is
not glazed, is brittle and viii grind easily.
lou grocer has the goods for sale, sa also
the famous
PEERLESS BAKING POWDER,
made by the same firm. Ask him for them
and obtain the best goods in the world,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

Ice cream at Jenkinson's every day anl
evening.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-06

We met a large number Of Yank
ION ana ntheln Dakota men in
Deadwoou, some permanently located
here, and others merely on y tour
OF observation or waiting for something to
turn up. OF the former, is Ben Baer, of
The finn of McHinnis, Baer 81 Co. who
have u line house hele, and are doing 81
large Jobblng trade. j. ID. Sears is carry.
ing on the boot and shoe business, and IL
DONG well. The Violin brothers have q
store here, are doing an extensive freiphtinc
business, and are numbered among the sol.
id men of the Hills. Mr.. and Mrs. II G.
Ash are comfortably located here, and not
wllhstanding the severe loss they suffered
by the burning Of the Carroll, are content.
and hopeful for the future. Hank CARD.
neF has his headquarters here, and gives
attention to the interests of the HI
Pierre " Black Hills stage line, of which
ne Is The representative in Deadwood
Capt. Lavender is here, and as one of ,ha
carpet bag commissioners" is giving his
I'LL attention TO the affairs of the copnty
yet the onerous duties which deyolye unon
nm have not detractcd from The rotunditv
his corporosity. The captain is not san.
'ulne of a re election this fall and il NAV
said that, with the exception of Sheriff
'ullock, the same feeling is entertained by
lhe county officials in the Hills. Col.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-28
Life Like a River.

THE following beautiful Essay was read
by Miss Honora Chisum at the late Com
mencement Exercises OF Clover Port
Acadcmy:l
Life is like river whose source Is
found on the crest of some grand old noun
tain where the waters, pure as the sparkling
dewdrop and gentle aShe evening zcphyrs,
bubble up with a sweet, purling sound
The beautiful similc by which life is COM
pared to a noble river has been admired in
ages by those who loved and cherished lit
erature The figure Is indeed as true as it
is beautiful. The laughing streamlct, as it
flows along over its pebbbIy bottom, with
beautiful birds of bright plumage tuning
their songs of Joy in the boughs above, re-
calls to memory the happy, thoughtIess
hours of early life. As the little brook rushes
along ii becomes deeper and wider and re-
sembles in many respects the wavwardncss OF
childhood as it flows along on Its clear
winding way, and as Its waters become more
quiet we are reminded of the approach of
mature years when the mind should be
quiet and thoughtful. Now it dashes over
a precipice and rushes madly on for time
and spreads into a beautiful lake whose sill
very surface reflects the blue ethereal arch
above, and on its banks where willows weep
and to the gale their signing branches fling
peerless flowers unfold their leaves when
eve her mystic mantle weaves. The storms
and sorrows of life may be compared to the
rushing of the torrent DER the precipicc,
and those happy peaceful moments are like
the waters Of aquiet CLASSY lake at the hour
when the sun setteth. The sparkling river
let, after da~hing over many declivities and
winding its way through many romantic
wales, finally develops itself into a beautiful
river upon whose broad surface, crafts, from
the humblest barquc TO the magnificent
steamer, play and rejoice in their power and
beauty So it should be with the stream of
life As time passes swiftly on, bearing us
nearer and nearer to the eternal sea, mental
culture and moral goodness should deepen
and widen until man, the greatest of all
Gods creation, stOOp to minister to the
wants of the humbIcst sufferer or ascend to
heights where angels fear to tread. Now
]
flow into the deep blue sea and seems to be
| lost in the vast expanSe of waters, but they
are not lost. He who numbers the stars and
cares for the smallest atom Of His creation
sends the dewdrop and shapes the beautiful
snow fake, will care for each drop and
cause it to answer the purpose for which it
was created. When we approach the bound
less realms of eternity, how well it will be for
us if we have answered all the purposes for
which we were created. If we can look
forward to the beginning of the new life
which is to come and cherish the sweet
hope that our. lives would glide along, roll
ing onward forever in the beautiful region
on the boundless ocean of eternity, then, in
deed, may we compare life to noble river
whose source is the pure mountainous
spring and whose water flows into hesound-
ing sea.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-28
Good Advice.

Now is the time of year for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever, etc. Every family should have
4 bottle of Boschce's German Syrup, Don't
allow for one moment that cough to take
hold of your child, your family or yourself.
Consumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Group,
Hemorrhages, and other fatal diseases may
set in. Although it Is true German Syrup
Is curing thousands of these dreaded diseases,
vet it Is much better to have it at hand when
three doses will cure you, One bottle will
last your whole family winter and keep
you safe from danger. If YOU are consump-
tive, do not rest until you have tried this
remedy. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular
size 70 cents. Sold by your druggist, r. NJ.
Hammer. mar - If
CIover-Port Male and Female Academy.
Located at Clovcr-Port, Harjcman Co,
Tenn. Fall Term will begin on Monday,
July %, 1877. Circulars sent on applica-
ton. T. \. FUTRALL, Principal.
p. o. Toon's Station. Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-28
For the Bolivar Bulletin
MUSIC IN THE TREES.
BY MAUD

In the beauty Of the evening,
Where the siIvery mOonbeams play,
The Aspen leaf is trembling,
As it trembIes all the day
And the music Of its rustling,
As it cometh unto me,
Is breathing Of my childhood
In sweetest melody.
On a green and sunny slope,
Near gently murm'ring stream,
Stood lovely little cottage,
of which love to dream.
Der its easement climcd the rose vine,
Where the sparrow built its nest,
Whilst the icsSamine and woOdbine-
Tie flowers I loved the best
ENhaled their dcwy fragrance
At morning and at night,
And made my home an Eden,
4 place Of sweet delight.
And there were growing Aspcns,
With leaves Of glim'rinS sheen,
That sheltered well the home-rUof,
The lOvclicst ever seen.
At noon, beneath their shadows
/ would lay me down to sleep,
And whilst I sweetly dreamed
They would loving vigils keep.
And at twilight's holy hour,
As kneIt at evening prayer,
There would come such solemn music,
Swelling in the Silly air,
That I thought the Angels chpated,
And their songs were on the breeze,
And never knew for years
That twas music IL the trees.
And ever as listen
To this sacred sound at even,
! find my soul is breathing
It's sweetest thoughts Of heaven.
BOLIVAR, Tenn, June 1877.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-28
False Impressions.

1t is generally supposed by a certain class
of citizens, who are not practical or expert
cnccd, that Dyspepsia cannot invariably be
cured, but we are pleased to say that Green's
August Flower has never to our knowledge,
failed to cure Liver Complaint and Dyspcp-
STA, in all it, forms, such as Sour Stomach,
Costivcncss, Sick Headache, PaIpitation OF
the Heart, Low Spirits, etc. Out Of 10000
dozen bottles sold last year, not Il single
failure was reported, but thousands Of com
plimcntary letters received from druggists OF
wonderful cures. Three doses will relieve
any case. Try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Regular size IS cents For sale by r. NJ
Hammer. MARRIOTT.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-28
COrrespondpncC.


WHrrEvILLE, Tenn, May %, 1877.
StoLely d. Hays, Esq, Jackson, Tenn:
DEAR SR:-In casting about for some
suitable person to deliver the Annual Adj
dress before my school on the Doth Of July,
| can think of none more eminently fitted for
the task than yourself; and if it be in ac-
cordance with your inclination, and your
duties will permit, l shall be very happy to
announce YOU as orator of the day.
Hoping for an early and favorable re-
Spouse TO this invitation, I remain, yours
truly, J. FLOYD COLLINS.