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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

HARRIsoNBgRG GUARDS. This vol
unteer infantry company, recently or
ganized, is making efforts to be uniform
ed and equipped before the 18th of May
that it may take part in the celebration
on that day of the anniversary Of the
battle of New Market on which occasion
an eulogy on the life and character of
Gen. Jno. G. Breckenridge will be de-
liyered by Gen. Jno. Echols of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Mr.. James Irvine, the great sheep
farmer of Los Angeles county, CAL. in
tends to kill thirty nine Thousand sheep
on account of the drouth which prevails
in that region. He owns altogether
forty-fiv thousand sheep and one hum
dred and seven thousand acres of land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

SHEEP KILLED.-On Friday week
Henry Burner of Woodstock had some
sheep and lambs killed by dogs, unfiict-
ing loss of $40. The dogs were killed
Now is the time to protect sheep, as it is
said that more sheep are killed in the
months of March and April than any
other months in the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
LAND SALES {!
COMMISSIONERS SALE o. vALtsA-
u BILE REAL ESTATE IN AUGUSTA
COUNTY. VIRGINIA..


G0MMIssIONEg's SALE o., yALtsA-
" BILE REAL ESTATE IN AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
2115 Acres.
By virtue of a decree of the circuit court OF
Rockingham county, rendered on the 9th day
OF September 1873 in the ncery suit therein ,s
las Gray, Ex'er of Elizabeth p. Williams, dec d,
&C., will, on
Thursday, the l2ta day Of Apra, 1877,
offer for sale, upon the premises, at public aue-
in Augusta county, of which Mrs. Elizabeth =.
Williams, widow of Cumberland d. Williams,
Died seized, known as the "BELVlDEkE
FARM situate about Ii miles from Staunton,
10 miles from Waynesboro, and miles from
New Hope
tanning 77o acres, more or less-about SD
acres OF which is cieared-a considerable por-
ton being River Bottom, and all lying well
posed of two original tracts. purchased by Cum
beriand d. Williams of John Clemens and wife,
containing respectively 40 and 800 acres) On
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE and nee EHs1
essary -out-buildings. The dwelling issxa4zzl,
well located on an emnence on the East side OF
south River, and commands n fine view of the
luVer and adjacent country.
Also tract OF 1000 acres. more or less, of
Woouland lying North and Northeast of the
above described tract. A large portion of this
tract IS well timbered with pine, oak and other
woods valuable as saw timber, the other growth
tnereon being of value by reason of proximity
70 the Furnaces and Forge at Mt. Vernon Iron
Works. for coaling purposes. This woodland
lies well, and is, for the most part smooth, and
when cleared of its timber will be valuable for
farming purposes There is upon this tract Iron
ore OF good quality, the extent of the deposit
unknown, the bed being entirely undeyeieped.
f. The above described lands will be sold in
parcels to suit purchasers A plat showing the
parcels into which the original surveys have
been divided. may be seen at any time at my
Office in HarrisOnburg, and VIII be exhibited
upon the premises on the day of sale.
TERiS.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of suit and expenses OF sale. (Say about
$780, and the residue in four equal annual pay
ments, bearing interest from the day of sale,
the purchaser or purchasers to give bonds with
good personal security and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
FOXHALL A. .DAINGERFJELD,
marl9-ft Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

CHAPLAIN TO THE UNIVERSITY
Rev. A. B. Woodfn, pastor of the Bap-
fist church in Columbia, S. c., has been
elected chaplain, for two years from next
October, to the University of Virginia.
Rev. Mr.. w is VirginiaD, man OF
talents and good pulpit oratory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Mr.. Gordon Cumming, the Scotch Ii
on hunter, is to be married in April to
Miss Eames, a Washington belle.
Among the bridesmaids will be the
daughters of Secretary Fish and Sir Ed
ward Thornton, aud the Misses Thayer
of Boston. The BRIDES dress is being
made in Paris,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Hon. Richard w. Thompson, the new
Secretary of the Navy, is a brother of
Mrs. r. G. Littleton, Of Loudoun coun.
ty, and an uncle of Mrs. Edgar Little
ton, of Leesburg. He once taught school
at Red Hill, Loudoun county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Y1RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
HOUSES AND LOTS, AND BUILDING
LOTS IN STAUNTCN.-By virtue of deed of
trust executed by VIM. II. Tams and wife on
the 14th day of April, ISL, to N. K. Trout, and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the Hust-
ings Court Of the City of Staunton and of the
County of Augusta, the undersigned, as substi-
tuted Trustee, by direction of the beneficiary,
will proceed, in front Of the Courthouse, in
Stanton, On
Tuesday, the lst deg Of lfoy, 1877,
to sell to the-highest bidder, at public auction,
three lots fronting Caroline street, near The VAL
ley Turnpike, with the new and valuable
BRICK DIV ELLING HOUSES and out-houses
upon them. These buildings were recently
erected by Mr.. Tams-are very convenient and
desirable for residences.
Also at the same time and place will sell a
large number ofvaiuahie and desirable build
ing lots, elisibly located and well laid of, lying
along the Valley Turnpike. The corporation
line passes through these lots, about one-half
OF the number lying on either side Of it. The
city water is piped to the top OF the hill, and
can be distributed over all the lots. A plan of
the lots can beseen at my Office.
Terms OF SALE:-The deed of trust provides
for cash, but by consent Of the parties interest
ed, l will receive one-fourth of the purchase
money in cash, and the balance in SIX semi
annual payments, bearing interest from the
day of sale for which bonds, with good person.
al security, will be required, and a lien retain
ed upon the property until all the purchase
money is paid
II. VI. BELL,
fnar27-tds Substituted Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Over 5000 horses, 643 asses aud 35
mules were eaten in France last year
The first horse butchery was established
in 1865, and the consumption of this
savory meat has increased yearly. The
healthy carcass is worth $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

BOLD ROBBERY OF A BANK.-A
thief entered the Indiana National
Bank at indianapolis at noon Wednes-
day, placed small box which he car
ried on the floor, stepped up on it, reach
ed over the railing, grabbed So, 1000 and
fled before those present could get a
glimpse of his face.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
rnar27-tds


YT2UsTEES' sAEE.-By virtue of a deed OF
l. trust executed by T. B. Hoge and Mary
T. his wife, bearing date the 18th day of No
vember, 1870, the undersigned trustees of The
Mechanics Bnilding Association, of Staunton,
VA. having been directed SO to do by the Di-
rectors of said Association, Will sell ST public
auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, Apsi1 olst 1877,
the property conveyed by said deed Of trust, to
wit: That very desirable brick residence and
lot on Gospel Hill on the south side OF Beverly
street, now occupied by. said T. q. Hoge. This
is a particularly desirable property for private
residence, situated as it is III one of the most
desirable portions of the city and the improve
ments being ffst-class.
TERMS $50 much in cash as will pay the
amount due to said Association SOP ~ and
the costs of sale-the residue on credit ofG, II,
and Is monihs, the purchaser to execute bonds
with sufficient personal security. bearing inter-
est from the day Of SALE and the title to be with
held as ultimate security.
JAS. 4. PIPER.
e. II. CUSHING,
G. e. HOGE,
Trustee Mech. y. A. 2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

*1'.1s' icy, TT % -o'' TT
sell at public auction in front Of the Court
house, a certain house and lot in the City of
Staunton, situated on the north side of the
street leading from Wexford S shop en- Augusta
street to Lewis street.
said property is bounded on the south by said
Cross street., on the west by Il line running up
the middle Of Lewis Creek on the north by the
property of John e. Evans, and on the east by
the lot of -----, and is the same that
was conveyed by Hugh ". Sheffey and wife to
Patterson Greiner, BY deed bearing date jan
uary 9th, 1851 and recorded in the Clerks Of
Staunton.
TERMS Enough cash Ii hand to defray the
costs of suit and sale. and the residue TO be
divided into instalmen4s at one, two and. three
years, for which the purchaser will be required
to execute bonds with good personal security,
bearing interest from day Of sale; and the title
to the property will be retained as ultimate
security.
THoS. @. ELDER,
Ilar27- ids COmr,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Lord Coleridge, addressing the grand
jury at Durham assizes, said his judi
cial experience taught him that crimes
of violence were all traceahle to drink,
and if England was sober ninetenths of
the jails might be shut up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

SENTENCED TO THE PENITENrIARY.
On Monday of last week, in the County
Court of buckingham, the colored man
"Has Coffman"-charged with feloni-
GUS assault upon white woman, was
found guilty, and his term of imprison
ment ia the peaitentiary fixed at ten
wears
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

SALE OF LIQUOR IN WOODSTOCK
The town council of Woodstock, have
determined by resolution to refuse to re
commend any parties for license to sell
liquor within the corporation of Wood
stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The National Hotel at Norfolk has
been sold to the Merchants and Mechan-
les Bank for $50, 00o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The residence of Gen. Roger A. Pry-
or's father, in Nottoway county, was de-
stroyed by fire recently.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

VXyANTED.-A Partner either active or
w silent, with capital of about ST $40 in
cash, or good secured paper-to invest in awell
esta blished and large paying business.
Address with name and particulars,
AUGUSTA,
rnar27-lt Lock RoX 2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Maj. G. B. Luck, of Harrisonburg, has
accepted the position of Superintendent
of the Grand Hotel of Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

A firein Louisa county, Va, destroyed
the ontbuildings on the farm of Mr.. At
wood Wash, on the 18th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

J. w. Nichols, miller, near Redford's
Ford, in Franklin county, was recently
crushed to death among the cogs TO bis
mill-wheel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Dixey parr, Is years old, was thrown
from . horse and killed recently near
Warrnalton.1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

1t is said that "Montpelier," the
homestead of President Madison, has
been sold to a land company, and is to
be occupied by colony of Germans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
AFoUNT' soLoN MILLS Eeas SALE:

IVA
:. by virtue of decree of the circuit court of
Augusta, rendered { its March fern, 1877, in
The cause OF Vtsescite Us. Cispp & ais, we will,
On
Monday, the BIRD Of April, 1877.
(Court-day,) proceed in front of the Court house
of Augusta county, to offer for sale at public
auction. the Mount Scion Mills. situated in
Mount Scion, in Augusta county, in the center
of most thrifty and populous farming COM
nlunity; with head of water which never
varies and never freezes.
TERMs:-tFen per cent. of the purchase money
in hand. Fifteen per cent in four months, from
the 10Th day of January, 1877, and the balance
in three equal instalment, payable in one, two.
and three years from the 18th day of January,
iS77-the purchaser to execute his bonds for the
deferred instalments with approved personal
security, to bear date Jan'y 10th, 1871, and to
bear interest from that date, AID title retained
as ultimate security.
The property will be put up at the upset bid
GEORGE II. COCHRAN. JR.,
ALEX. II. FULTI,
WIN. Il. CRAIG,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Redfield, after great deal of cogits-
ton. has come to the conclusion that
"the Southern egro-makes a good ser
want and laborer. but the attempt to
crowd him forward as statesman is a
ridiculous failure"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Samuel Floyd fell over wall at the
Amherst end of Lynchburg bridge and
broke his back. His injuries are be-
lieyed to be fatal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

On Friday week, the one-sixth inter
est Of Jos. Harner in the land of George
Harner, decd, was sold to Jno. d. Scott
at So per acre. The tract contains S65
acres, and is near McGaheysville,, Rock
ingham county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The Graphic says that Attorney Gen.
eral Devens is not the General Devin
who was with Sheridan in the Valley
of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Col. John S. Mosby has sold his resi-
dence in Warrenton to Gen. Eppa Hum
ton for $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The family of General Albert Sidney
Johnston own lands on which an i'm
mense bed of coal has been discovered
1t is an effectual turn of fortunes
wheel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

A daring robbery is reported at Ian
caster, Pa. A discharged employee of a
cotton mill knocked dow the paymaster,
seized $4,000 ami made off. Fortunate
" he was captured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

vYYANTED.-To buy, location adjacent to
w the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad suitable for carrying on the Coal and
lumber business.
Address P O. Box 2l7
mar 27-2t. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Col. Samuel Goode is now conducting
the Spottswood Hotel in Harrisonburg
Maj. G. B. Luck having taken charge
of the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

The New York state Senate Thursday
rejected the nomination Of Gen. Nc
Clellan for superintendent ofapublic
works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Trustees Safely virtue OF q deed OF
4 trust executed by Rebecca f. Richard
son, bearing date the 50th day OF October, 1868,
the undersigned trustees of the Mechanics
Building Association of Staunton, Va, having
been directed so to dosby the directors of said
Association, win sell, at public auction on the
premises, on
Saturday, Aprl Il, 1877.
the property conveyed by said deed of trust, to
wit: a certain lot or parcel of land containing
fraction over one acre, situated on the north
side of the Chesapeake q Shio Railroad west
ward of the city of StaEnton, a short distance
outside of the corporate limits Of said city, Il
being lot designated az No. on the plat of the
Richardson Extension" This lot has upon it
comfortable log dwelling, and water near by.
TERMS $50 much in cash as will pay the
amount due said Association (SiiS.07 and the
costs OF sale--the residue on credit of6, L and
IS months, the purchaser to give bonds with
approved personal security, bearing interest
from the day of sale, and he title to be retain
ed as ultimate security.
+. NJ. CUSHING,
JAMES a. PIPER,
JAS G. MARQUIS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Monday night of last week the tobacco
factory of Mr.. w. l.. Williams in Pc.
tersburg was burned. The work of an
incendiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Sam P. 'Stickney. a former well kno wn
circus proprietor and performer, is dead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

An Episcopal Conference, composed OF
the clergy and one lay member from each
Virginia parish, is. appointed by Bishop
Whittle to be held at Parkersburg on the
18th of April. The object of the confer
ence is to consider the question of the
establishment Of a separate diocese for
West Virginia, and if that idea is favor
ably considered, then to determine the
boundaries of the diocese, whether tie
State line shall be adopted or whether
the eastern Pan Handle counties be al
lowed to remain with the mother State,
and also to consider whether the Kew
diocese shall be a missionary one, par
TALLY dependent upon outsidelhelp, or a
full fledged and self sustaining one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Pneumonia is prevailing in some por-
tions of Shenandoah county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

DIR. Isaac Read died at his residence,
in Charlotte county, Va, on the 10Th
instant, at the advanced age of ninety
two years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
yXTsg. VI. Long JAMES Roasg,
Valley Mills Foundry.

And Manufacturers of Milf and Saw-Nlif,
Castings. Plows and Plow Castings Farm Bells,
Iron Chairs, Cast and Wrought Iron Railings
and Fences for emetery Lots, Yards, Porchcs,
Verandas, &c.
agement of Geo. A. Sehoppert who is prepared
to do all work in the Machinist iine-all war
onted as represented and at low prices.
p. 0. Address, Swoopes Depot, C. & o. r. H.
mar2777-Iy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL Adv

EXECUTION OF JOHN D. LEE.-John
D. Lee, who held in his time many off,
ces in The Mormon Church, was shot to
death last Friday at Mountain Meadows,
Utah Territory, for the leading part
which he took in the awful massacre
twenty years,ago of over hundred emf
grants passing quietly through the Nor
mon settlements on their way to Cali
fornia by the Mormons and their Indian
allies. Ofthe total number, one hundred
and twenty, only seventeen infant chill
dren were spared Lee declares in the con
fession made by him after his convic.
ton and sentence to death that the
bloody deed was done under orders from
the Mormon authorities; that be strenu-
ously opposed it but was forced to join
in it; that he reported the facts subse-
quently in person to Brigham Young,
who justified the act. Lee states that
the principal instigators of the massa
ere were Col. Dame and Majors Haight
and Higbee, but that others in council
while the emigrants were surrounded
approved it and devised the Plan by
which they were inveigled into surren-
dering their arms and thea set upon
and killed. Leein his confession endeav-
ors to make it appear that he took no
active part in the slaughter, and that
be was offered up as d sacrifice for the
greater crimes of others. All the testi-
mony taken at the trial wen however,
to show thathe was an tiViApartici-
pant. The wagons and horses, the flocks
and herds and perishable goods of tn G
victims were subsequently sold at Ce-
dar City and - proceeds divided
among their muir rers. Last Friday
on the spot where The great crime was
! perpetrated, Lee was executed by shoot
ing, the law of the Territory allowing a
condemned man the choice of the man
ner in which he shall suffer death. II
was a just though inadequate act of re-
trlbution for q crime of unparalleled
atrocity.
! Gov. LETcHER AND SECRETARY
! THoMPsoN's SPECTACLEs.- Years age
Secretary Thompson was ia Congress
with ex- Governor John Letcher, of Nir-
/ ginia. They were warm friends, and
on one occasion, when they had sat VI
together nearly all night, made an ex
change of spectacles. Mr.. Thompson is
now Secretary of the Navy, and Mr.
Letcher is a distinguished member ofthe
Virginia Legislature. Both are men Of
uncommon ability, companionable, and
popular, A Nw days ago Colonel John
Goode called on the Secretary il relation
to the-reviyal of business at the Norfolk
navy-yard, and when the business pur
pose Of the interview had been ATTENDED
to Dir. Thompson inquired for his ole
friend, and jocularly remarked that i
Letcher didn't come to see him and re
turn his spectacles he meant to send 6
file OF marines after him.
i This anecdote is recorded here as {
scrap of history opropos of reconcilia
ton, and not to turn the eyes of hungry
office seekers towards Honest John as
power near the throne. He must bs
willing to share Che fate Of these who
| are acquainted with royalty Wash
Cor. Of tie Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27


ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH IN
RICHNIONO.--A little more than year
ago the first English Lutheran church
in Richmond was organized with Rev.
w. G. ScEeher as Pastor The mem
bership now numbers thirty. The new
chapel erected on the northeast corner
of Grace and Seventh streets, SO X SO
feet and two stories high, is nearly COM
pleted, and will be formally opened with
religious services on the second Sunday
in April. Mr.. Schaffer will be assisted
on that occasion by the Rev, DIR. Con-
rad, of Philadelphia, and the Rev. Dr.
Dosh, of North Carolina.
The church proper, which VIII be
erected i'll few years, will front on
Grace street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
Z. NJ. CUSHING,
j. A. PIPER,
G. +. HOGE,


YEyrussees' Saic.-By virtue of decd of
i trust executed by William Il. Marks and
Annie E., his wife, W. II. Beach and Emma j.,
his wife, Joseph b. Caldwell and Mary f., his
wife. John Long and Sarah a, his wife, John
Day and Ann, his wife, j. +. Baldwin, Trustee
for Ann Day and children, bearing date the
18th day Of June 1889, the undersigned trustses
Of the Mechanics. Building Association of
Staunton. Va, having been directed so to do
by the Directors of said Association. will sell,
at public'auetion, on the premises, ON
Saturday, AprH 2lst, 1877,
the property conveyed by said deed of trust, to
wit: The House and Lot now occupied by John
Day. on the East side Of Market street. The
Improvements consist of small Frame House
with the necessary Out-buildings and an excel
lent garden.
TERMs.-So much in cash as VIII pay the
amount due to said Association (sJ20.11,) and
the costs of sale-the residue On q credit of 6, l2
and Is months, the purchaser giving bonds
with approved personal security, bearing inter-
est from the day of sale, and the title retained
as ultimate security. =. NJ. CUSHING,
J. A. PIPER,
Q. E. HOGE,
r1ar90-tiS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Teachers INSTITUTE IN. SHENAN-
DoAH.-The Shenandoah Herald says
that the Teachers Institute for Shenan-
doah County will begin at Woodstock,
on Thursday, March 18th. Several lee
lures by Major Hotchkiss will be deliv-
cred on Thursday. At night there will
probably be a public lecture in one Of
the churches. On Friday there will be
a practical explanation of the sound or
phonetic mode of teaching, and two lee
lures by Major Hotchkiss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
TowN REsTDENcE Fon sALE.-c
Saturday,, the 2ls. Of Apr1

| will offer at auction at 3 o'clock, p. NJ, in
lately occupied by me. and now by Capt. E. w
Bayiy, at northeast corner of New and Prospec
streets. Staunton
Terms. &c, made known at the sale, or on ap
plication to me.
JOS. A. wADDELL,
marH-3t Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

Frederick J.. Gross, distributing clerk
in the Chicago postof1ice, has been ar
rested in the act of furtively slipping
letters under newspaper and thence
into an inside coat pocket. He confess
ed to have gathered about $500 in this
way, but it is believed the amount is
much greater as his stealings have been
going on for long time.