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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
virginia News.

a. S. Gay. late Urited States marshal tcI
the western district Of Virginia. died suddenly
in Harri&o0burg, Sunday, Of apopIexy.
Among the engineer cadets who have passed
q satisfactory examination Tor admission lo The
naga! school ere James II. Fits and Robs. W.
Gatcwood, Of Virginia,
Gen. John EohoS. Of StauHtoo, has pre-
pared osFd tor publication announcing him
! saif q candidate for Congress in the seveutE
district Of Virginia, On a platform opposed &c
| forcb!c readjustmert and lrrcdeemable green
backs.
4 correspondent of the Richmond State
says I'm the case of Riyes against Parish,
administrator. verdict was rendered last week
ia the Federal Court at Lyuchburg 10 favor Of
the defendant. The amount sued Tor Was over
$50, 900. and was for slaves sold during the
war. This decision will leave a very handsome
estate 10 Thomas Parish, esq, and Mrs. j. l..
Rancolph, Of this county,
The Virginia Military Institute has on the
roll about l40, and So TO 40 more are expected.
Washington aud Lee University has between
50 and 90 matrcuates, and many more are
expected. About 100 students have arrived at
the University OF Virginia, and from present
prospects, about the same number will natrlcu.
late as did last session. By the mess system
DOW practical the table board costs only SO
per month. ....
CUISINES En- BAREAssMENT!"-"You cal !
it business embarrassment, do you?" asid an
old cash-ia hand, banging his fist down with a
thump upon newspaper with column head.
ed with that title: you call it business en-
bsrrassment for those young Dasharounds to
rush into business with $10,0 01 borrowed capt
tai apiece, and come out Of it in five years
with both their wives owning $50, COO houses
solilare diamonds and good wsrdrobes, and
themselves and families living at the seashore
while their creditors are getting 20 cents on
theGollsE 1tel you sir, in my limo, that sort Of
embarrassment would have put them behind
the Jail bars, and it would be COMPOUNDED sight
better for the business community if if did now,
for at least it would prevent some Of you aiders
and abeltors in this kind of emh arrGssnlent Civ
ing any moro credit to these embarrassed preten'
ders."-C Com. Buz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Fare.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Oct. IA special dis.
patch to the Every Evening says that fire at
Esston, Md, this morning, destroyed whole
business block, including the court house aud
market house. Loss botweea seventy aud oHe
hu5dred thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Cricket.

HoBoKEN, n. j., OctoOer IA game Of
cricket Drlwcen the Autraln cleVaa and a
picked tccal, members Of the ST. Gcorso's.
Staten Isaud: and MaGLattan clubs, was COM
menoed GO the ground OF the ST. Georges Club
al Iobokca this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Louisville Lottery.

LOUISVILLE, Ocs. 1.-The fifth regular
drawing of the Commonwealth Disbarsing
Company took place yesterday. The following
tickets drew the capital prizes: No. 1851
drew $50, 900; Sd, 767. $4,000; q, l76, S 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

1.-THE first exhibition Of the Alexandria and
Fsirfsx Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition
hiss proved such decided success. what may
we not hope for st the second? When Ale1an'
drjs makes up her mind TO do anything it IS
1nno in no hale wsy style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Steamboat Burned.

NEwEURGu, n. Y, Oct. 1.-The ferry beat
CnioD, of the Nowburgh and Fi5bkil! line,
owned by Homer Ramsdcil. was burned at her
wharf here this morning, and will prove total
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
TIE u. 8. TREAsUaT.-The Washington
correspondent Of the New Y rk Herald says

correspondent CT the New ork Herald says:-
The recent labor troubles IN Washington
have directed The attention OF the Treasury
officials atrcsh to the propriety Of adopting
some system of defence for the building and its
records, as precautionary measure, against
the possibility of 80 i1cursiun from any quarter.
70 this end the clerks who arc accustomed to
The use of firearms Rave been furnished by the
Oidauce Bureau of the War Department with
r1yolveTs OF the heaviest calibre epd with boxes
Of cartridges, all Of which arc required to be
kept 10 Convenient drawer Of the desk Of the
clerk end are thus distributed throughout the
Treasury bulldog. In addition to the abuud-
apce of caution imposed upon the watcbmen
the building has been connected with the fire
alarm telegraph BY secret Wire and telephone,
aud iu tho event of trouble or apprehended 10.
vason signal at night would cause q general
aIatm to be repeated three times, which would
sumuon the clerical, military and marine corps
to tho building, together with the entire force
OF tho police reserve. The clerks SO armed and
disciplined arc required to carry badge as in
sigma of their position, which has been fura
ished them by toe government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

Physicians say that there is no remedy for
Consumption. and possibly, in some cases the
assertion may be correct. We know, however,
of many cures made by DR.. Bulls Cough Sy-
rup, and will guarantee positive relief to the
sufferer in cvoly instance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Political.

Negotiations Tor consolidation oi the
erccnb2ck AID dcmccr4li, State tickets toI
Iowa have been completed as follows: Secvc
targ, Il. NJ. F&rusEcrth, sreeubac-ei; Auditor,
Jos. Eiborcke, democrat; Treasurer, W. L.
Deviu, grccnbacker; Register, NJ. FaTTiugtoo,
GEcenbaciscr; Judge OF Suoreme Court, j. Z.
Knapp, democrat; Attorney General, John
Gibbons, dcuocfaI; Clerk Of Supreme Court,
Alex. Runyon, greeobscker; Reporter OF ST.
prone Ccurt, John 3. Elliott, democrat.
The DatioueL labor graeaoackers Of tho 4:h
congressional district Ct Maryland have romi.
GATED William s. Quigley, making the fifth
candidate for Congress from that district, which
is at present represented by Hon. Thomas
Ssaau. The noniaees are Hon. Robert Me
Laoe, democrat; John Z. Holland republican;
William s. Qu'g4y, green 5aekeG; ". B. Red.
grave, temperance, aud Lambert s. Cuttings,
Independent democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
Walking MatCll

NEW YORK, October lat noon to day
O'Leary had walked l34 miles aud Hughes IL
miles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

The success of the Fair is beyond the cxpec'
ts!;cns of the most ssnguine, and the display
one of which any city might be justly proud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

Tomorrow the Fair will be in full blast, "
snd Inc attractions increased by parade of tic
miiitsrq, trotting matches, &c. sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

The Fire Department turned out today IN
uniform snd attended the Fair. The display
was q feature of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

able Dealham to sell his CloihiDs cheaper than
they do in larger cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

4 RARE CuANCE.-We have succeeded 10
getting the cheapest line Of Black Silks, from
auction, we ever had before. As We only have
9 few pieces, we take this opportunity of mott
tying cur friends and customers. If they want
q good bargain they must call at once.
|. EICHBE re,
scp27-lW Successor to Siaymak', r 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

For fine Clothing see Doalham, 62 King
street, corner of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
virginia Finances.

King street was gaily decorated today an
presented truly holiday appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

Save SO per cent ty getting your Clothing at
Dealham's. As good in every respect as at
merchant tailor'e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
GOYEfaEiSGE Al.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct'r. l.-Flcu: is
quiet and easy. AID prices are Unchanged.
Wheat shows 81 III pru7tmenL OF lc on yester
days quotations, ard prices ranged from 90 q
l0a IS t. quality; the o15oringa today amounted
10 BIB bushels. Corn is scsrce and firm. AID
sales of small lots were made s.: IS ana g.
Nothing doing in Rye or Oa!a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

GBv David e. Young kuclioncer, "a:nn's''''',
GoUNTEMs, snoW GAS ;si ;, g. ;;: ! F or:
THE MsNUFACTURE OF CANDY, COL
PER KETTLES, &c, being 10 eIl U(. f" s's
contained in premises corner First sHu h IEnlY
Georeetown, by auction. On WhD15In h ,;riGcs,
nothing October d. commcnein:; - - G,rcS
st The above na;ned store. will seI u" ,,.
snd Fixtures contained therein. III rsi. tS;nrfy
inc ot genera variety q Tools sna Sc".n~
necesssry for conducting tho ma III rbIes
CANDY, &C., viz: Cream ard CanHy ,1',n,, j.
large and exppnsivo Candy, Toy c A%sn,r ard
sets Candy Eolloys, Cake, Mss Cvc'"";;; oppcr
! Dice Cutters, Mouldsrs. furnssts ,,er 1,ns,
KsttIes snI Pans, Caramel and o!IeqT '.bIss,
EInvo-irr Tstra:;a. Counters, i"Hs ,Jsrs,
sc ssy9 ani vegas Candy, AM Cs Of
rI.wn plated Show Cases, &c $50 NAV
LARGE ETick Oqcn, &c. ,,c,,EC; Auct.
''l n so II DAVID 4. ACpr"'
THE FAIR a.o.v,.x ysu1r5
Aoh oNN ot1Y u C0FFEE' &C. r,.,sby
Will DO furn'sHoa ~ '"o '' NJ. B055AhI'
sep 2G-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

See me and rely upon fair dealiugy. s. Deal
ham, G. King street, corner of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01
PITRTISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKlY BY

ED6AB SN oW DEN.
GAZETTE BUILDING, NO. 20 PRINCE STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

NEW YORK. October !-StocEs heavy. MoN-
ey 3. Gold ICt3 Flour dull ana heavy. VINES.
Gull and lower Corn active and lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-01

Boys AID youths C!othicg in Grsa: varic'
at Desih@m's. c. kiug street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12


Connects with Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad East
and West. At Lynchburg with Atlantic. Miss. s
OHIO Railroad to and from Southwest Virginia
Chattanooga, Atlanta. New Orleans. Nashville
Memphis. Little Rock and all points in Texas.
At Danville close connection with Richmond
and Danvile R. R to and from the Carolinas
Georgia, Florida and via Atlanta, with Mobile
New Orleans and Southern Texas.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at I 90 a.
m. and Alexandria, % a. M, DAILY, except Sun
day. arrive at STR AS 3 o K G, at IL rs P. M,
connecting with the Valley Road. east and west.
Leave Strasburg 320 p M. connecting at Manas-
sas with Northbo Mail train to Washington
for the North and West.
station.
For Uppervile regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton leave Washington 90 am. daily
All trains make good connections, at Washing
ton, to and from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington at 90
a m, running through without change, connect
ing with through sleeper to Florida.
Excursion Tickets to Jacksonville, Florida, on
sale Dec. lst good to May 18th, 1879, at very low
rates.
Through tickets sold at the lowest rates.
j. NJ. BROADUS.
dec 4 General Ticket Agent,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

V,HIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
L House in the Valley OF Virginia has recently
beenre fitted and repainted throughout Located
the central part Of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot.
THE OFFICE IS OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received or called at any hour
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling PARTIES. Tourists
stopping here can visit in easy distance the cee-
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave of Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over a good road; the wonderful view
from ''Elliott's Knobb,' and the scenery around
the city. to be witnessed in an afternoons drive
is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE IS VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel, furnishing carriages to all
points at reasonable rates.
Ss5- Coaches and Portels in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. d. CROWLE, Prop.
I. s. DAVIS, Clerk. MARI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
The First Auditor has furnished m,
following statement, which shows

FROM WHAT SOURCES REVENUE Is DERIVED.
Value of real estare as assessed with
taxes $246 j, 1913 SO; tax on anne at
80 cents on the 500 value is Sl,2S1,-
955 90; and back taxes assessed of
sl,26o,29-making.. 81 .sSs2l6 Il
Value OF personal property assessed
with taxes, $76l78,438; tax on same
at fifty cents on the 300 value....... $685. 10
Value OF incomes as assessed with
taxes, $3,457, 7l540; tax on same at
e,. one per cent ::...;..:;;"... 1851 Is
ed, l1O954; total tax at 81 per capita 2s5sl5 %
licenses LAX on...- ............. 600 900 90
insurance companies, clerks. nota-
ries. &c; ....:.............. 100000 90
not and other than extraordinary. $1,000 90
Total revenue. ...........-....S27S 9 45O So
Deduct commissions for collecting. sc. 1879 go 02
Deduct insolvent capitation and prop
erty and delinquent land tax. l35739 &c
go 2,414,O2O Al
Deduct current expenses OF govern
ment ............. 100000 90
.,....se 1,4l4,Oso Al
Deduct amount due to public free
schools. ......... ................,.. 44l,757 s5
Net revenue applicable to payment OF
interest ........................ ss72, 2e2 AZ
Amount OF interest on d,
debt of $29 35O,826.38 at
six per cent. 81, 742, 1856 81
Deduct net revenue appll-
cable to payment OF In
terest...... y1z,z6S ~
OeuclC. ..~Tu,oi5 %
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
Insurance.
TIRE INSURANCE.

AS General Receiver of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans. as we'll for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, require that the
property be insured against fire.
1t is of course of the utmost Importance that
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent, that the assets are not
simply words and figures. but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to re lst, solvent
and snd, easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it.
After careful examination of the liabilities
and resources of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

CEO. M. HARRISON.
" ATrORNEY-AT.LAW,
STANTON VA.
OFFICE-No. 10 Lawyers Row, Court Honse
Alley. june Etf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

WIN. b. HARRISON, ,..ss.
STAUNTON, VA,
Practices in the courts of Augusta and adjoln.
ing counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection OF
claims and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office ana
above the Law Library. June 6-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

have determined to give them all OF my BUSH
ness. or as least as much as they will accept
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency of this Company. and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits Of the Company and take the
applications OF rny one desiring to insure.
]. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
information can apply to RORT CRAIG, at the
office of Efanger, Craig s. Grattan.
NAV G.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

| Mail Train through to Washington and Balti-
more without change of cars and maAes close
| connection at Harper's Ferry with the Express
| train for the West. The Accommodation leaving
| Staunton at 315 P NJ, runs, through to Harpers
| Ferry on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
S. NJ. WOODWARD, Jr.,
J. H. AVERILL, Supt V. r. R.
s. of T., B. & o. r. R.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
DEVERE HOUSE,
4, EE - "a =. - - - I,

DEVERE HOUSE,
LII HarrisOnburg, Va.
MRS. NJ. C. LUPTON, CHAS E. LUPTON
Proprietress Manager.
JAS. r. LUPTON and G. B. sTROTHER. Clerks
This well known Hotel has been entirely reno
waited and re-furnished.
ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST CLASS.
Every effort made to render satisfaction and o
make all our guests comfortable.
Omnibus 10 and from all trains. ma 11-tf
National Hotel,
IN Corner of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, C.
F. TENNEY & CO., Projectors.
nov 21-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
THE DEBT WAS JUST,

and that the State ought to pay it; and no
doubt was left in the conclusion that it was
founded In considerations that demanded
its recognition. Its assumption by the Fed
eral Government, upon the ground of our
being conquered province, was not insisted
on, and am sure never will be, especially
when the correlative is admitted as equally
true-if we be conquered province our
property IL mortgaged for the payment OF
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

ITO THE PUBlIC.-The undersigned, having
i purchased the interest OF Mr.. +. o. .Hyden-
rich, in the Tin and Stove business her, ,tofore
conducted by them, takes this method Of Ii lform-
ing the public, that he is now prepared to do all
kinds Of
ROOFING. GUTTERING, &C.,
And manufacture Tinware OF all descriptions.
He will also keep constantly on hand all deA Grip
lions Of Stoves, including the best patterns of
COOK, PARLOR, & OFFICE STOVES,
CRATES, sc. ssi
He respectfully asks continuance of the pat
onage that has heretofore go GENEROUSLY been
xtended to him. A. GRUBERT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12
r AIDES USE


r AIDES USE
BA NDoLIN,
BJ-FOR DRESSING THE HAIR. ct
it will make it curl and keep its rlace. For sale
only by GEO. w. MAY co.
nONoT FORGET that TIMBERLAKE s BELL
H. have removed their Dry Goods Store to
the room formerly occupied by Messrs. Arker-
man {; Co., Nam Street, opposite the Marble
Yard. You will be surprised to find what low
prices they offer in every department No mat
elsewhere, you can buy 1t lower there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

VIZ c., VIRG. MIDLAND & G. S. r. R.-JNO
Nv S. BARBOUR, Receiver.
on and after Sunday, December 1st 1873, Pas
sanrar Trains will run as follONs:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

DrestOn A. Baylor,
L ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNTON, VA.
Practice In all the Courts of Augusta and ad1o1n-
ing Counties. =.
OFFlCE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. Geo. Baylor dec d. on Augusta street,
opposite the Courthouse nov 10-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

LEX. f. ROBERTSON, 81
N ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in the Courts Of Augusta and ad5oin-
ing counties. -.u $50
and prompt returns made. a-i,
Ag- OFFICE-No. I. Burns Building. Augusta
Street Sept. II. '76-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

HUDSON & PATRICK. ,f.s.---.
id ATTORNEYS AT La
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta ana
Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Feb 21-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-12

NH: MAURICE SMITH,
" Attorney at Law,
1928 Fourth and-ahalf St., between c. and D. SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Will practice in the Courls Of the District OF Co.
lum bia, and the U. 8. Courts in Virgin Ia. 4
AT Special attention given to cases in Bank
ruptcy and private collections. dec lett
, 1878-09-14
A Postscript.

1t has been said that the pith
of a lady's letter.is in the post
script, and as an illustration OF
this, young lady having gone
out to India, and writing home
to her. friends, concluded with
the following words:
"P. S.-You will see by my
signature that 1 am married. !"
That the same may sometimes
be said of a gentleman's letter
is proved by the subjoined, said
to have been sent to the late
Bishop Of Norwich, DR.. S., in
answer to an invitation given
by him: "Mr. O's private affairs
turn out so sadly that he cannot
have the pleasure of waiting
upon his lordship at his agreea-
bic house on Monday next. n
Bills wife is dead"
, 1878-09-14
Notice of Sheriff's Sale Of
Real Estate.

BY virtue of an execution issued out of the
District Court of the Third Judicial district Of
Washington Territory, holding terms at Seattle
IN King COUNTY said execution being on a frs,
Judgment and issued o1 the 27th day of AuousI
A D., 1873, in the case wherein George Cantei
NJ is plaintiff and HeLry Rehmke and John
Drommerhouse are defendants and to me Ji-
rected and delivered commanding me to take
into execution the personal property of said
defendants, and if sufficient personal prouertv
cannot be found, then the real property of saia
defendants. to satisfy Sid Judgment for the
sum OF S255. 20 gold coin, with interest thereon
ut the rate OF one per cent. per month in like
com. until paid and costs of suit amounting 10
the further sum of SAILS, and increased costs
NOW no personal property being found by me.
ana the real estate here matter described hnv.
ing been before said judgment was Obtained In
SAID action attached, to satisfy the said judg-
ment. Therefore. I row give notice that
nave levied said execution on lot number 2
OF oiock number forty-six of Terry's first ad.
ditlon to the city of Seattle, in King conuty
washington Territory, aud will sell the ssrae
on Saturdy, October 1sth, 1878, 1t the hour q
~ O'CLOCK. A. M, of said day Mt the Com.
House door in Seattle, in King county, at pub
nc auction, to. the highest bidder for cash. or
SO mucn thereof as will satisfy said jud rmer+
costs and increased costs.
Dated Seattle, Aug. 9th. 1873.
L. v. WYCkOFF, Sheriff of King Co.
W. Il. WHITE, Attorney for plaintiff. STAT
, 1878-09-14

"Beecher will leave the coast
with the blessings of the poverty
stricken Pioneer Society. Seeing
the distressed condition Of the
organization, which is now stag
gering under munifcent gift
from the late VIM. Lick, he has
with characteristic benevolence
determined to lecture tor it's
benefit. The widow and orphan
Will after this lift up their voices
and call Mr.. Beecher blessed,
and praise the nice discrimina-
ton he exhibits in dispensing
charity to an institution that
counts its wealth by hundreds of
thousands, instead of giving it
to wretches who might waste it
in buying bread"
, 1878-09-14
Ordinance No. isz.

An ordinance to license, tax and ree~
ulate auctioneers. kawkers, pedd,ers: :
br0kers and pawn brokers.
The city of Seattle does ordain as
follows:
SEC. All auctioneers, havkers
psddlsrs. brokers and pawn brokers
shalt be licensed and taxed as follows :
Every auctioneer, for each year, at the
rate Of $40; every hawker or peddler,
for each year at the rate of $25.
SEC. 2 Upon the payment to the
city treasurer of the amount of such
tax, and the production to the city clerk
OF certificate of such payment, said
clerk shall issue to such auctioneer.
hawker. peddler, license authorizing
the carrying on of such business for the
term OF one year, or for period not
less than three months.
Sec. 3 AnJ person or persons yio-
iating any of the provisions of this or
dlnance shall be fined in any sura not
exceeding fifty dollars.
Passed the council September 5th,
1878. BERIAu BnowN, Mayor.
+. s. OSBORNE, City Clerk.