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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-19
Adamsburs Items.

ADAMsBURa, Sept, II, 1873.
Ed. Post last evening the Beavertown
Brass Band came 10 this place and af-
ter rendering o few selections for the
benefit of the public generally, pro-
ceeded to the house Of the future Sem
ator, DR.. A, M. Smith, where they dis :
coursed some very good music to tho
honor Of the gentleman above named.
After a few pieces had been disposed Of
in manner highly tributary TO the
skill and proficiency of the players.
Mr.. Smith appeared and In little but
neat and appropriate speech welcomed
them 10 the town and thanked them
for their kindness, after which three
cheers for the Dr.. were proposed which
were given heartily by all present.
Mr. Smith provided refreshment for
all who would accept, and further dis.
tinguisned himself by providing a con-
veyance to take the Band home. The
popularity Of the DR.. in this section 10
unparalleled, for the various reasons
that he 10 the friend Of every one he
greets the farmer and laborer a. heart
lily 40 he would the millionaire. and
any one can approach him without
going through . processof red taps =
IL the case with m any candidates. n
Fessler 4 6pecht are repairing the
scales attached 10 the Raudenbush es-
tate. with the object OF using them In
connection with their storo.
n. George Smith ofthe Arm Of Hell.
lkleh and Smith, returned yesterday
lI1r> a >1(Dndsd westsrn tour. and
rs rhly n the countsy and
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AUCTION AN aution will be held
At Wagenseler & Sons Store in sellns-
grove, Pa. on
SATURDAY, AUG. 31st, 1878.
and every succeeding Saturday until
the large stock Of goods or Thand is
closed out. A great chance for bar-
gains.
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In the account Of the proceedings of
the Republican nominating conference
for the eighteenth Congressional dis
trict as published by the New Por
News, we notice a reference TO the edi.
tor Of the Newport Ledger which is
unjust and unfair.
The facts are, that the editor Of this
paper was appointed one of the Secre.
taries Of the convention, q position he
had no desire or inclination to fill, and
at his solicitation the editor Of the
Ledger agreed to perform the duties oil
the position In his stead. Instead Of
nosing himself into the convention, the
editor Of the Leiger only took n seat in
the room. by vote Of the conference,
extending the courtesy of seat in the
conference, to all the members of the
Press present. Be fair aud charitable
Brother Barrett.
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Tape Worm Removed Alive.

Health is an inestirnable Jewel. The
cough that deprives you of it may take
your life too, One bottle of Haies
Honey Of Horehound and Tar will avert
the evil. and save you from consnmp.
ton. Will you weigh Life against q
half dollar Sold by all Druggists,
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in
u,iutifo
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II begins to look like fall.

1t begins to look like fall.
Court commences next week.
Farmers are busy preparing 10 SOW
wheat.
Read g. p. Burns new advertisement,
in this issue.
Farmers, in this section are busy
cutting of corn.
The evenings are getting longer and
more pleasant.
Squirrel shooting engages the atten
tion Of sportsmen now.
There are moro wells in town now
nearly dry than have been in such a
condition in many years.
The drought has prevented the Sow
Ing of as large number of acres o
wheat rs was intended for that purpose
Pennsylvania Is the first of the States
which shows signs Of reward busines:
prosperity, more capital being active
In the State in legitimate trade manu-
featuring classes, than any other State
in the Union.
FIRE.-On Monday night. 10th inst.
tho large Grist Mill the property o.
Joseph Haines of West Beaver town
ship. was totally destroyed by fire.
The origin of the fro is unknown
Partially insured.
AUCTION AN auction will bl
held at Wsgenseller & Sons Store IN
Solinsgrove Pa. OH
SATURDAY NEXT,
and overy succeeding Saturday unit
the large stock Of goods on hand il
closed out. Agreat chance for bargains
A Union Sunday School picnic was
held at Kratzervill on the 14th inst. II
was largely attended, 1t being estimat-
cd that fully 1000 people were pres.
ent. Addresses were delivered by
Revs. Reed, Kohler, Haas and others.
. The music for the occasion was fur,
nished by the Middleburg Corne'
Band.
The st. Elmo Hotel, 317 and 319
Arch st. Philadelphia, Is an establish.
ment so conducted rs to render to It's
patrons the most comfort at the least
outlay. Those that cannot be suited
here ~ to accommodation and price,
must be difficult to please indeed. To
the pleasure seeker and business man
the "St. Elmo" offers superior .advan-
tagos on account Of quiet and the high
character of its patrons. 1t is kept
strictly homs-like in every respect.
FIRE at Lepis6urg-The agricul.
tural works of James 8. Marsh at Lew
isburg. were completely destroyed by
fire this morning at about o'clock
The:6re companies were early on the
ground, but all efforts were unavailing,
the lower story of the Office being all
that was saved. The books aud pa
pers were safely removed. Loss about
100000; insurance, $4,000. All the
patterns. etc (, very valuable. wore de-
stroyed. About seventy.tive or one
hundred men are thrown out Of en-
ployment. Mr.. Marsh has made an
assignment on account Of his loss
6xnbuvy Daily 14iA inst
Our Fluid Extract oi Smart Weed.
Il = go,d. II not better and stronger,
than any Smart Wecd now before the
public. and put up n ! larger bettls--
holding fall fur eunoes. We keyo
:ss s:.sss ! ST Issss' ss's 81; =:
I 8
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NOW READY Tho C,r.nd Acbi,y,m.n,. !.
EAR DISEASES.

Dr. q. l.. SHoaMAKgR's BOOK on DgAvSsss
AND ,DlsEAsa- Cp THK Ear and their prouer
tfcatmcnt'-sspeciaily Running Ear. How 10
set ihine iiAie rcliet from all tho unpleasant.
and peImausbt cure. a book every family
should have seat FREQ to ali. Address DR. q.
e. suoEMAKER, Aurai surgeon, Reading,
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T ,IsT Of JUR0Rs-sEPT. 7. 1873

GRAND JURORS.
ApANsEJaui6s Mijdlesvsrth, Lewis Man
beck.
BsAvgR wEsr-Michaei Aumiiier.
OaHTR.-Aarou q. " . lter.
CHAPnAs-John 4. Rino.
fnAAkith--MjoAael X. Schoch.
JAcxsos-Phiiip. Herman.
NJ iDDL LncRsKk--3acob LAUDER.
MoNRon-a. NJ. fisher, Hiram Good, J. r.
Hotisnstiue, Thomas Hess.
PInS-Henry A. Erdiy. John X. Hughs, VII
liam Hushs, y. Q. Msussr.
PEnRy-Jacnb Il. NJ Artib, David Reber.
PxRRY VISIT. y. Sp,ixgei.
SILL X. Davis, Isaac Fisher,
Levi Keller.
wAsHISoroS-Joseph Afbosast. Jonathan
urimm.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-19

A glance at our advertising columns
will show you who our tnterprising
business men are.
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y The fall rains will soon set in then
look out for mud.
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav.
ing hsd placed ~ his hands by an Fast India
missionary the formula OF = simple vegetable
consumption, bfoncbitis, ektAfsh. asthms, and
all throat and lung a6ectiuns, also . positive
snd radical cure Tor nervous debility and oil
nervous complaints, after having tested its WON
derfni curative powers In thousands Of casce, has
felt u HE duty 10 mske n known 70 HE suffering
feliows. Actuated by this motive, ard . drsir,
charge, TO all who desire II, tis recipe, " ith fol
descriptions for preparing aud using, iu Ger
man, French, or English, sent BY mail nv al
Yori, " ~ xua. il, a.
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:ylI;G;|'!'1II9 ylI;G;|'!'1 IEI!S2

By 4, y. ARrhUR, Is tie lnu.t pov.r,uI and
convincing temperance work ever written, De!
scrib.s the Nork OF Murphy, REYNOLDS, InebriI
sto AsS lums, Prohibition etc. Is just the book
" warn tue young, reeiam the erTiny, sniiahtcu
the people. Fathers, nefch ants, iuanufaetursrs
should buy II foS their young men. ~ boiisva
y VIII be power IN the right direction. .'-Henry
a; reynolds. IL IL just the book for the timos u
Hon. wm. 4. Dodgs. "Your sduirable work
- all right Hon. Neal Dow. "As I closed
Tho book, thaukoI uod aud took courage. ~
report 50 to 100 copies per wsos. such success
proves ts worth. Male and female agents
wanted. Terms lihcrsl. HUBBARD BROS,
IS3 SAMSON street, PhiladelphiA.
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AUCTION Ian auction will be
held at wagenseller 4 Sons storc ir
selinsgrove. "a. on
SATURDAY NEXT,
and every succeeding Saturday until
the large stock Of goods on hand !,
closed out. A great chance for bargains
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-19
1877 ACRES,
1O5 ACRES,

and i3o Perch,s, atrict mepuro tho above ira ct
Ia we'll set with White OAK, Rock Oak aud
Chestnut Timber.
TRACT No. &.-Also, n tract Of Wood land.
sdIo,nius Tract No. =. Bounded by lands II
Widow kon,uerling, Michael Shilling, John
Spiglcrneyer aud tracts Nos. and 8, conta In ng
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-19
+. II, Kunkol's Bitter Vino Of Irol

| 80 - u DAssOA w Va AAOb
Gives toneto the stomach, improves the ap.
petite and assists di igesl ion. excitcs the bow :
ella to healthy action. cIpelling all the
foul humors that contsniinsie tho blood,
corrupt the secrc,ions and offcni the
breath. II exciies the liver TO healthy nc-
tion and strengthens the nerves, impart-
ing that glow Of life that proceeds alone
from perfect health. Thousands 10 oil
walks Of life. testify 10 the virtue Of this
excellent medicine In correcting the de
rsngement Of the digestive Organs. Get
he genuine. Sold only in one dollar bot
tles. Ask for Il. +. Kunkels Bitter Wine
Of Iron, and take no other.
Dyspepsia Dyspepsia ! Dyspepsia
+. r. Kunkcrs Bitter Wine Of Iron, n
sure cure for Ihis disease, IL hns been
prescribed daily for many years In the
practice Of eminent physicians with un-
Paralloled success. Symptoms are loss Of
appetite, wind and raising OF food, dry.
ness in mouth, headache, dizziness Sleep
lessness and low spirits. Get the genuine. Q
Not sold in bulk, only In one dollar bot
ties.
DO you want something TO strenet hen
you DO you want = good appetiteY DO
you want to get rid Of nervousness a.? DO
you want energy. sleep we'll or be cured
OF dyspepsia, kidney or liver disease ?
Try 4. +. Kunkel's Bitter Vino Of Iron.
Every bottle guaranteed TO do IS recon.
mended. Depot and Office, 259 North
Ninth Street, Philsdelphis, Pa. Get the
genuine. Sold by all druggists. Ask 10 =
L. +. kunkel's and take no other. Ali
ask is q trial Of this valuable medicine.
One bottle will convince you. Get six
bottles for five dollars, one bottle for one
dollar.
Tape Worm Removed Alive.
Tape Worms, Pin. Seat and Stomae
Worms removed alive 10 from two to four
hours. No fee until head Of Tape Worm
passes alive and 10 one Ask your drug
sist for Kaukei's Worm Syrup. Sold only in
one dollar bottles. Used for children or
grown persons. II never fails. Or send
for circular to. DR.. Kuukel, 269 Moth
Ninth Street, Philadelphis. Pa. Advice
by mail free. Send three cent stamp for
return Of letter.
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Assignee Notice.

n can neks money hstcy "a; os than
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Mr.. Henry ]. Ritter one Of the most
enterprising farmers In tho county,
and long time friend remembered us
last week III way that always makes
the printers heart glad. We received
from him q box of rs fne grapes rs 1t
has been our good fortune to seeih many
days. They were lucious In quality and
numerous In variety-among them We
found the "Clinton." salem" "Dian-
na," "Union Village" and concord" !"
Mr.. Ritter will please accept our
thaks, and "do II again"
The "dreenbackers" met in this
place on the 18th inst, and effected
permanent organization by the selcc-
ton of Mr.. Jacob Huffman of Port
Treaterton rs chairman and Mr.. 8. A.
Botdorf Of Freeburgas secretary. The
convention was addressed by Mr.. Hon.
man, Mr. L. b. Hcrbst, and n Mr.. Wat.
son of Williamsport. The convention
was small, but few townships being
represented. The party expect to per.
feet their organization throughout the
county, and have fixed upon the 1st,
Saturday in October, as tho day for
nominating full ticket.
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
Fires and Burglary.

On Wednesday morning, the
18th inst, the store-house. and
contents belonging to Mr.. Jas.
M. Jones, at Clifton, IL miles
west of Fayetteville, were de-
stroyed by fire, causing loss
of from four to five thousand
dollars, on which there was 10
insurance. It is thought to
have been incendiary, though
what motive could have prompt
ed so foul a deed it is hard con-
lecture, unless to conceal a rob-
berry, as Mr.. Jones is known to
the community as an honest,
quiet, kind-hearted citizen, who
ought not to have an enemy.
On Saturday, the 10th, the
grocery store of Mr.. Sanders, on
Swan, was broken into, and a
large portion of its contents sto.
len. The cash in the money
drawer was taken, and a large
quantity Of coffee, sugar, and 9th
er groceries carried off. Mr.. San
ders is MANNED, having lost leg,
and il does seem as if the thieves
ought to have. cCmmiserattd his
and let him alone.
On Tuesday morning, the 10Th,
the school house nine miles west
of Fayetteville on the middle Pu.
laski road, was burnt. At IL O.
clock at night there were no signs
Of fire and at / the building was
in blaze. No fire was built later
than 10 o'clock of the preceding
day, and the Goals were watered
out in the evening. All of which
induces the belief that the conAag.
ration was intentional. The build,
ing was owned By Mrs. Hannah
who promptly and kindly
offt red another for the use of the
school that was being taught there
by Mr.. B. B. Wyatt, who, we are
told, is an excellent teacher. 4
bout $40 worth OF books were Ge
stroyed.
We hope that these, being the
first incendiary fires that we have
had to report this season, will al.
50 be the last.
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Man Shot.

On Friday last, Mr.. r.. nj
Dunlap, who lives in the south
western part of this county.
was shot, on the west side of
the Square, by Mr.. S. NJ. Hill,
town constable. The wound, at
first was thought to be mortal,
but Mr.. D. has since been able
to be out, and, we are glad to
hear, will recover. The circum-
stances of the shooting are de-
tailed by an american cores
pondent, whose account is MAIN
~ correct, we suppose, though
it may contain some accuracies.
He says
Wednesday, Dunlap was in town
to attendthe taking OF some dep
osition, in some cases in which he
was interested. He became some
what intoxicated, and Hill ar
rested him. While Hill was car
rying Dunlap over to the Recor
der's office, in the court house. ac-
cording to Hills statement, Dan
lap seized at his throat several
times and would not let go
readily, whcreupon Hill struck
him with his mace ana knocked
him down. and struck him once
after he had fallen. Dunlap be-
came highly incensed at Hills con.
duct and spoke freely of prosecu
sing him. Yesterday morning,
while Hill was on the Square su
perintending the cleaning OF the
streets, Dunlap met him on the
southwest corner and told him that
be concluded not to prosecute
him Hill then went across The
square toward The northeast corn
er where some Of the hands were
at work. Dunlap came up and
without saying word, pulled out
his pistol and fired at Hill, but
without effect. Hill then wrenched
Dunaap's pistol out OF his hand
and shot him twice, once in the
arm and once in the neck, the
ball ranging downward, passing
perhaps through the upper part
OF the right lung.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
New Advertisements.

To-day we announce Mr.. L.
NJ. Armstrong off McMinnville
a candidate for Attorney-Gen-
eral. He is a gentleman of
fine social qualities, of superior
legal attainments, of industri-
Gus habits, and would, we have
no doubt, give satisfaction in
the office.
Mr.. Woodland, of the new
meat house, localizes that be
sells the very best beef-hind
quarter and fore quartcr-at
living prices.
Heymann & Hill have a
choice assortment of jewelry,
which they offer at cost, to make
room for their spring stock
Watches, clocks, plated ware.
etc, have been marked down.
Footprints of the Ages is q
valuable work.
Sale of a desirable house ard
lot in Fayetteville,
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blanche.
For ne Fayetteville Observer.


We beg one more space in
the OBSERVER for brief reply
to Mr.. HIS last weeks article.
We are not going to ercroach
upon your space with other
mems wit (for instance the vii
lage Prof) but going on our
own manufacture First, who
is Kennebec? He is a man,
not woman, formed and fea-
tured after the generality of
good-looking, intelligent men.
lie is a professional, but not a
pulpit orator; he occasionally
speaks in public on political at
fairs, but never in life was he
known to ride six miles to make
a speech on the Grange in an
out-way school-house, then fail
even to explain privately the
benefit, usages, etc, Of such an
institution. He was the speak
.er or appointed speaker Of a
certain Lincoln county Grange.
No, my-dear sir, we are not
hunting another Star either.
Star is a very good writer, and
far more brilliant intellectually
than any Of his successors
from his old Office. Therefore
we never expect TO go in search
Of one. Even if we should find
one, we haven't the least idea
ne would speak to us, as one so
much less 1--WE mean less sensi-.
ble) conceits himself superior
to Alabama Star.
And the Cold Water hens
don't stoop so low, etc. Now,
sir, it may be you are in the hen
business and a closer observer
of their actions than we, and we
a kinder suspect you might per-
chance get into such if an early.
application be made to some
back-woods henery. Ensure
the geese" Who ever heard
of u good insurance? We rath-
er guess he could get a job of
goose killing rather than insur-
ing if he would apply to the
man Of the house first.
Now please accept my SYM
paties for you, and ask the
question: Why are such bright
minds permitted to veil their
splendor or attempt to shine in
a sphere not adapted to their ma
ture? Now let lis see you after
following something else, do
something that will elevate you
above common men as this seems
TO be your great desire, that we
may see your beauty and feel
our hearts beat in thankfulness
for such bright gift.
Now, with all friendly feel
ings toward all men, we will
hereafter consider all insinua-
tons on this subject as the fell
low did when the mules father
placed sinfuriated hoof against
him. Brother Simon may take
it up though. He's a tooter!
KENNEBEC.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
Fayettevilla clubs.


The Literary has ffty-iye
members. We noted its organ
ization about two months ago
Mrs. James D. Tillman is the
president, the meetings are held
weekly, and the programme
calls for reading, Rotations,
conversation and music. The
attendance is always full, and
the proceedings, while social,
as they should be, are entertain
ing and instructive. 1t meets
next Monday night at Capt. t.
L. Haynes.
The 1mate,r is composed
of young gentlemen and ladies
between the ages of Is and 81.
1t meets every Friday night at
the residence OF Mr.. Geo. F.
Smith, and Mrs. Smith is Presi-
dent. It has well-digested by
laws for its government, and the
meetings are, therefore, syste-
matically and wisely conduc-
ted. The order Of business has
the roll called at q o'clock, abb
sentees noted, and readings and
Rotations following until adj
journment at 10. The club is
limited to thirty members. An
Improvement in the reading of
the participants is already seen.
They are more distinct in enun-
citation, and by observing the
rules of infection and punctua-
ton, add materially to the pleas
IRE OF the listener.
The Cooking Club was organ
lied for social enjoyment The
officers are--Mrs. VIC. Bright,
President; Mrs. w. T. Ross,
Vice President; Mrs. S. w.
Carmack, Sec. and Treas. The
uniform for the ladies is a white
cap ard long white apron. The
regular meetings are held on
the first and third Thursday
nights in each month. At Z o.
clock the meeting is called to
order, and conversation and
chess, backgammon, and other
social games are the "ordcr Of
business" until 9 o'clock, when
supper is called, after which, un-
til adjournment at II CONVERSE
ton prevails. The member
ship is restricted to twcrty-four
persons, all of whom must be
married. The next meeting is
to be held at Mr.. A. S.Thomas's.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
Sales to take Place.

All sales Of property adyer-
tised in the OBSERVER, or fol
which handbills may be printed
at this office, will hereafter be
noticed under the above head
ing free Of charge. We ask at
tention to the following:
By j. t. Hankins, executor.
Saturday, March 10th, on the
premises, the valuable house and
lot in Fayetteville belonging tc
the estate of Pref. j. w. Hatch
er, dec.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been acknowledged
since our last, in the County Court
Clerks office:
]. A. D. Middleton, admir-, to
A Derrer, u acres in 5th dis,
S409 60.
w. A. Millari, sheriff, to W.
D. Morehead, admir-, 70 acres in
4th dis, $lSS so.
C. B. and T. 0. Blgley to G.
W. Jones, ii acres in 9Th dis,
$377.55
John Dyer and others to S G..
Dyer, lS4 acres in 10th dis So, 600
Peter Cunningham to R. j
Cooper, 80 acres in 3rd dis, $575
r G. Gardner and wife to Geo
Merrell, l02 acres in Giles coun.
ty, $700.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28

NJ Our list Of subscribers a.
Flintville is so large as to require
them to be placed in two bundles
for mailing. Two weeks ago. we
are Informed, one of the bundles
failed toreach its destination. Sucn
failures are annoying, ought never
to happen, and we don't know how
to account for the present one.
Both bundles, we are sure, were
wrapped and directed with printed
labels, and how they could be mis-
laid we cannot tell. A repetition
of the mistake, it is to be hoped,
will not occur.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
COME TO TEG
LOWEST PRICES
HIST RECEIVED

At j. Il. CALDwELLs a new
stock of Dress Goods, Zephyr
Shawls, Scarfs, &c. New Cloaks,
Zephyr Jackets with and with
ont sleeves for ladies, misses
and babies. A splendid line of
ladies' and gent's underwear. A
splendid line Of gents and. la
dies handmade Boots and Shoes
from the best Philadelphia man
ufacturers. A large lot of cloth
ing for large men, small men,
BOYS and youths. A complete
stock in every department, all
of which Will be sold at as low
figures as can be bought any
where.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-28
Thanks.

FAYETTEVILLE, Feb. %, '78.
Mr.. Editor-I desire, through
your columns, to express my
heartfelt gratitude to the ola
dies of the Church." by whose
kindness | was made possessor
of a fine cloth coat on Friday
last. The gift is priced, and
highly too, for its intrinsic val
ne; but far more for the "es-
TEEN" of which it is said to be
the manifestation" I trust,
kind friends, that | shall ever
act so as to merit that esteem,
and, meriting it, to live in the
affections Of those whom l de-
light to call my 9ock.
While penning these words
my mind reverts to the many
other valuable gifts which have
been received from other friends
here and at Petersburg, since !
first began ny ministerial work
with these churches. These
gifts, together with the many
other acts OF kindness with
which / have been welcomed to
my work, call forth feelings Of
real gratitude toward these my
friends, and toward sour Faith
err" the giver of all good. May
He abundantly repay, where my
powers for doing so fall short.
Very truly, S. S. BURTON,
G. p. Church.