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, 1878-10-31
COM MMUNICATED.
PoRT DISCOVERY, Oct. IS, 1878.
Mr.. ALLEN WEIR
Port Townsend, w. r..

FORT DISCOVERY, Oct, Is, 1878.
Mr.. ALLEN WEIR,
Port Townsend, W. T.:
DEAR SIR
| am somewhat surprised at the article
III Your hI>t issue, relating to the circum-
stance in which poor Mr.. Poor claims to
have been injured and that he feels indig-
nant, about an article appearing in your
paper OF Oct. 18th, referring to the mean
est man III the northwest. | am not sur
priSed that he Poor kicks and squirms.
tie would be man utterly without any
sense OF shame, although the statement Is
the simple facts. if he did not kick. Since
reading the denial Of poor Mr.. Poor more
generally known ~ "Shavirgs." in this
section. name not very Indicative OF
generosity and libcHlity, have taken the
pains to iHquire more fully into the cir
clmStanceS Connrted with the affair
Ind the first account to he literally true.
and further, that poor MIR. Poor was heard
! to say when the unfortunate Mr.. Cross
was being conveyed from the mill in an
almost iusrnSilc condition by the loss of
his hand. that lie Poor would have TO
hurry and get his blankets as he had not
been paid for them. aS they woud get
!
kets was of more importance than man :
hand which II hundred pair of new blank
cts would not restore. And furthermore
when il brcame generally known what he
| Poor had done. there was talk of be-
smearing him with dog-tiSl oil, rolling
him ~ the Saw-llst. and Il tree ri,le on
fir un'rcSSed edge OF 2X6 scanting. Not
wishing to receive the homorS about to be
conferred. he gathered up his "dnds. :"
which was not much; and, settling up in
the store. took his departure.
Ifany doubt the correctness Of the above
statement they will only need to come
to Port Discovery to find ont the whole
particulars. While lo not wish to uniuStly
or wrongIully accuse any one, deem II
lu. right that an act of the kind should be
rXp0'ed and denounced. especially wnrrr
every on" with the exception of one man.
responded Iibclally 10 tile demands vi be-
ncrolenrc and charity.
Mr.. Editor. il you will be so kind as to
insert the above statement in your paper
or Snch portion OF it AS will more fully
explain the cause which led to the first
item IN your paper. you will greatly
0bligr several. rs well rs the one giving
the first item. Respectfully yours,
j. B. ID.
, 1878-10-31
DIED.

At Port Townsend, W. T., Oct. "a,
1878. of membranous Group Frank Hall,
youngest son of Alonzo U., and Emily
Davis, Of Dmgeness, w. T. Deceased
was born in Dungeness. July 2S. 1873, and
died at the age of years, , months and
2G days. An unusually bright and Inter
'csting child; he was loved by all wherever
the sunshine Of his young life extended
The funeral ceremonies took place at Sc
quinn Prairie. near Dungeness, on Satur-
day. Oct. 2Gth. large number Of mourn
ers being IN attendance. The funeral SER
mon will be delivered at Dungeness by
Rev. 5. A. Starr, of the NJ. +. Church OF
Port Townsend, on the ecDnd Sabbath OF
November.
, 1878-10-31
Port Lnlllow. Oct. Is. ISIS.


Friend WEIR According to your an
nouncrment in last weeks ARGUS, the
Rev. James Agnew spent the sabbath
here and addressed the Sunday School in
tllc afternoon and preached in the evening.
70 say he did well an both occasions would
hardly 'lo him justice. He has tn" faculty
oi talking to children. and knows how to
interest grown people as well. He had a
large congregation in the evening. and
preached II most excellent sermon; the
only fault heard expressed by any one
was that he finished too soon. Monday
morning he married party from WILDLY
Island, The bridegroom being VIM. John
sou. The ceremony took place at the
Phoenix Hotel. We hope 10 have another
visit from him soon and will insure him
crowd Of hearers. C.
, 1878-10-31

TIE CleaveS' Dramatic aud Musical
Combination company. will appear IN
Port Townsend OH Monday. Nov. 4th. al
Good Templars' Han. 1t will be re- nen-
bered that we published All advertisement
of this deServcdy popular company, two
weeks ago. Other engagements pre-
vented them from appearing AT the ap-
pointed time, but they will not diSappoint
the public this time.
, 1878-10-31

THE NJ. T.. quarterly meeting was held
on saturday and Sunday last, Elder Fair
child presiding. At the quarterly con-
frene meeting it was decided to pur-
chase lot upon which to erect Il parSon-
age. We understand that Rev. 5. A.
starr, who has the matter in charge. has
already raised the most Of the money re-
ulired.
, 1878-10-31

The following Officers were duly elected
Oh Friday last TO serve Tor the ensuing
quarter in Jefferson Lodge, No. II. |. o.
G. T.: A. A. Plummer, Jr., W. c. r.;
Mrs. Hattie L. Phillips. w. V. T.; Jno.
Calhoun. W. Sect; ID. ii. Hill, w. +. s.:
Mrs. S. II. Hill, W. Treas; Fred Reese,
W. Chap; Miss Nannette Sutherland w.
NJ; Miss Mary PIunmer, w. g.; Mrs,
Annie DrummOnd, ". o. &.
, 1878-10-31

On Thursday last the sloop QuickStep
arrived from Lopez Island with Il tons of
oats for MesSrs. Waterman & katz. Of this
place. This firm has lately received n lot
of husked seed oats. from New York.
hey have also on haml Il lot Of newly
arrived dress goods which will be sol ~
reasonable prices.
, 1878-10-31

As will be seen by the advertisement
which we insert on anoLher page, the
steamers North Pacific aud Aida will take
the place of the Annie Stewart aud otter
respectively. T'c change will be apprr-
viated by the public
, 1878-10-31

ALL those who have claims against the
estate OF the late Dennis Haght. will find
something to their interest by reading the
notice of the administrator, Mr.. w. III.
n. Learned.
, 1878-10-31

WE learn from those present. that there
was fair number ont last evening. to see
Prot. Leolhrd. They speak well OF hi.
trapeze in particular. rhe Professor will
Z We another entertainment tomorrow
evening.
, 1878-10-31
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services will be held in st. Paul's church on
school at 2 p. VI. Evening prayer on Wednes-
day, at O'Clock. Litany on Friday morning,
at 10.
Regular services in the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday next, by Rev. Jas. Agnew, pastor
sabbath School as usual.
, 1878-10-31

WE acknowledge n call from Hon. f. ID.
Warbass, OF San Juan; also cal and
sundry favors from Judge j. G. Swan.
Inspector OF Customs at Neah Bay, dur
ing the past week.
, 1878-10-31

Mr.. Humphrey Hill. of san Francisco,
brother of our t0wnsnlaH. DR.. y. ID. Hill.
!. in town spending few days with reIa-
tiyes.
, 1878-10-31

Mr.. W. NJ. Tirtlott, a lawyer of Snoho-
msh City, has been sojourning in Port
Townsend tor several days past.
, 1878-10-31

FIRE COMPANY. Oh the 2Sh inst. a
fire company was organized in this town,
,nder the name of Rescue, No. l." The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Jno. Norris, Foreman; W.
Davis, First Asst; L. A. Fields. Second
Asst; VIM. Katz, Sec'y,; Danl. Hill,
Treas. This announcement Smacks some
what of business. The officers elected are
certainly stirring and efficient men who
will keep the organization in a state OF
healthy activity. We wish it long and
useful career.
, 1878-10-31

READ administrator notice in the
Barrvekof estate.
, 1878-10-31
PUGET SOUND ARGUS,
LOCAL n EWS.

THE crew of the bktne., Free Trade,
wbich was water-logged outside Of Cape
rlattery. wish to express througl the
napers. their deep sense of gratitude to-
ward Mr.. Fisher, of Neah Bay. and es-
uecally to the Hozctt Indians living be-
low the Cape, outside. The latter cared
for them in most lIospitabIe manner,
Giving the sailors shelter and food. View
pnhcart. the sub-chiet OF the tribe, enter
mined fears thar they might get lost in
uoinr to the white settlement, 80 he ac-
companied them as guide till they were
safe. The poor mariners speak in most
tlattering terms of this friendly tribe.
, 1878-10-31
Notice to Creditors.
Est. Of Dennis Haight, dec.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN By THE UN-
~ dcrsigned, administrator OF The estate of
Dennis Hnight, deceased, 10 The creditors Of
and al persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them, with'the necessary
vouchers, within one year after the dale Of
this notice, 10 the said administrators at his
residence in Port Townsend, W. T.
WM. ii. H. LEARNED, Administra-
tor OF the Estate of Dennis Haight, deceased.
Bradshaw & Inmnn, Atty.'S for Estate.
Dated nt Port Townsend, Oct. 80, A. D., 1878
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

The Game bet,ceen the Reds and Old Do
qninions-An Agreeable and Exciting Con-
test.-The scene in the vicinity OF Stratford
Park Thursday evening, during the game
between the Old Dominion and Red Stock
ing clubs, was, il possible, more interesting
and exciting than in the palmy days when
the inyincble Alerts met and often defeated
the crack clubs Of Richmond. There
were, it is estimated, ut least one thousand
persons on the ground. including many
ladies. The game was doubtless the most
interesting ever played in the city:
The playing was excellent. The Old
Dominons were skilfully managed by
Captain McKenney, and the Red Stock
ings by Captain Jones. Wynne, OF the Old
Dominions, by q terrific hit brought in two
men and made the only home run OF the
game. Thomas Robinson, OF the Reds, took
a ball at short-stop and threw it to Crostick
at home plate he followed up Clements and
threw the ball to Horbeck on third, who
nut Clements out; Horbeck threw the ball
to Bradley, who put McCandlish out on Sc
cond. Both OF the above plays were loudly
cheered, and both clubs were the recipients
Of deserved applause. =,
The Old Dominion Club is composed OF
some Of the first young men OF Petersburg,
and were highly complimented upon their
appearance and behavior. They took their
defeat good-naturedly, and may always de-
mend on a warm welcome in Manchester.
They were the guests of the Reds during
their visit, and also received the kindest at
tention from Mr.. Jordan, OF the Central
House, and others. The winning OF this
game places the Red Stockings i'll the front
rank OF southern baseball clubs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

POLICE COURT, YESTERDAY-PoAce-Ju u.s.
tice Joseph j. WhHepreSidinq.-The charge
of Captain G. II. Epps, Of the police force
against Hig Constable T. l.. Whiting, Of
being disorderly on the streets aud cursine
and abusing him in the discharge Of biz
duty on the day OF the primary election,
was heard. The Justice discharged Mr..
Whiting.
Catherine Gaines (colored), for assaultin2
and abusing Julia Redd, was fined $40.
Julia Redd (colored), assaulting and abu.
sing Catherine Gaines, was fined $40.
Mason Redd, assaulting the children Of
Catherine Gaines with rocks, was ordered
to be locked up in the station-house for SIX
hours.
JEFF. Hays (coIored), an old offender, for
beating Julia Randolph, was committed to
Jail for sixty days, with labor, in default OF
surety in 500 for good behavior.
Montgomery cambridge (colored), for
being drunk and disorderly on the streets
and abusing the officer, was committed to
Jail for thirty days in default OF surety in
$50 for good behavior.
Henry Slater, q sailor on the brig Leonard
Myers, was charged with assauting and
threatening to cut Milo s. Pearce, the mate.
A week ago he was before the Court charged
with desertion, and was sent to Jail to await
the sailing OF his vessel. Yesterday morn
ing, the brig being nearly ready to sail, he
was delivered to the officers in charge of
her, and, while still in irons, got into diff
kiculty with the mate. He was sent to jail
for four months-a judgment he gladly ac-
cepted rather than sail to Brazil on the
Leonard Myers.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM 7. SHEPPARD.
Captain William Y. Sheppard, the venera.
Bile, Well.known, and highly esteemed auc.
tioneer Of the Richmond Tobacco Associa.
tion, died at his residence, in this city, yes
terday morning, at the advanced age Of sew.
enty-six years. Captain Sheppard was a
native of this city, and a son OF the late
Captain Ben. Sheppard. once inspector at
Shockoe warehouse. For many years he
had been identified with the tobacco trade
in this city, although he was for con-
slider able period one OF the firm OF
Messrs. John n. & William Y. Sheppard,
commission merchants, doing business on
Shockoe slip. He was at one time captain
OF the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, and
at the time Of his death an honorary men,
Der. He had been in feeble health for some
time past, and very recently visited his
friends and relatives in Amelia, where it
was hoped his health would be improved by
country air and quiet life. Wednesday
evening. however, he returned to his home
quite i'll, and, as has been stated, died yes
terday morning. His funeral will take
place from st. PauPs church this afternoon
at 4:3O O'Clock. He was most worthy citi-
zen and gentleman greatly beloved.
The Blues will meet at the armory IN
ful.dress uniform this afternoon at 4
O'Clock to attend the funeral. The civic
members OF the Blues will assemble at the
same time and place. The following mem.
bers will act as escort Captains Thomas B.
Bigger, George NVythe Munford, e. j.
Levy, George W. Jarvis. Charles P. Bigger,
Pevton Wise, Messrs. Isaac L. Cary, B. W.
Richardson, B. F. Ladd, Colonel Thomas
]. Evans, Lieutenant Thomas Blankenship,
and Judge John A. Meredith.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

HER NEPHEW DECLARES THAT SHE WAS BED
RIDDEN AND WAVED NO FLAG.
(From the New York SUM-
I have lust read communl cation to the
Sun Durportiug TO set forth certain facts in
relation to the life and character OF the late
Barbara Fritchie, the heroine OF Whittier's
celebrated war poem. 1t may not be I'M
proper to state that am the nephew of
{. Dame Barbara" and had the settling-up
of her husbands estate in the capacity OF
administrator. This necessarily threw me
into frequent communication with that aged
and venerable dame.
Barbara Fritchie, my venerable aunt, was
not lady OF twenty-five summers, as your
correspondent alleges, but an ancient dame
OF ninety-six winters, when she departed
this life, and it is but truth to add that she
never saw the inside OF the Federal hospital
in this city. Nor did she depart this life in
September, 1868, but died on the 18th OF
December, 1862. Nor did any of the Fede-
raj soldiers from the hospital attend the old
lady's remains to their last resting-place.
This. to my certain knowledge, was fact,
no orders to that effect having been given.
Therefore none OF these convalescing in
valid soldiers were at my old aunts funeral.
So much for this branch OF your New YORK
correspondents statement.
Now, word as to the waving OF the Fede-
raj flag IN the face of the rebels by Dame
Barbara on the occasion OF Stonewall jack
sons march through Frederick. Truth re-
uuires me to say that Stonewall Jackson,
with his troops, did not pass Barbara
Fritchie'. residence at all: but passed up
what in this city is popularly called "The
Mill alley," about three. hundred yards
above her residence, then passed due west
toward Antietam, and thus out OF the city.
But another and still stronger fact with
regard to this matter may be here pre-
sentcd-viz., the poem by Whittier repre-
sents our venerable relative (then ninety
six years of age) rs nimbly ascending to her
attic window and waving her small Federal
flag defiantly in the face Of Stonewall Jack
sons troops. Now what are the facts at
this point? Dame Barbara was, at the mo-
ment of the passing Of that distinguished
General and his forces through Frederick,
bedriddcn and helpless, and had lost the
power of locomotion. She could at this pc.
riod only move, rs she was moved, by the
help Of her attendants.
These are the true and stern facts, prov
ing that Whittier's poem upon this subject
is fiction, pure fiction, and nothing else,
without even the remotest semblancc or re-
semblance OF fact. VALERIUs EBERT.
Frederick City, Nd, August 9th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

The INTERNATIONAL MONETARY CONFER
ENCE.-Pdris, August 29.-The Interna.
tional Monetary Conference has adjourned
sine die. No votes were taken. The Amerl-
can delegates again unanimously urged that
some positive action be taken, but only OBJ.
tanned the declaration formulated in the re-
ply of the European delegates yesterday to
the propositions of the Americans-viz., the
necessity OF maintaining the monetary use
OF both silver and gold. and the freedom OF
each State to use either or both, and allow
or disallow the free coinage Of silver. A
correspondent summarizing the general
result OF the conference says existing COM
plications preclude the formation OF n
monetary union. The English delegates
pronounce the consequences Of German
demonstration disastrous. Mono-mettaism
is advocated by only three small States.
The sentiment against the further demone-
tization OF silver is overwhelming. The
influence Of the conference is deemed im-
portant for the future OF silver.
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What n Squirrel Revealed.

From the Altoona, Pa, Tribune, August 22.l
On the banks Of the "Blue Juniata," in
Huntingdon county, stands the quiet little
town OF Alexandria. Years ago in and
about the village lived wild and evil man,
the terror OF the country, known as "Lewis
the robber." Many & night-traveller lost
his gold, and many wagner on the old
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia pike was be.
reft by force Of his yaluables. Last
week two gentlemen went out hunting
on Short Mountain, mile OF two
west OF town. They shot squirrel
which, wounded, ran into the trunk Of a
large oak. What was their surprise when,
grasping into the hollow trunk for their
game, to discover an old Dutch oven full Of
Spanish doubloons. Mexican dollars, Eng
lish sovereigns. and other coins-all dated
previous to the year 1920. Several pack
ages Of paper were found, which crumbled
to dust as soon as touched. Their glitter
ing wealth, which they divided between
them, amounted to several thousand dol
lars. 1t is supposed that all this wealth
was deposited in the tree by "Lewis the
robber."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

Personal. Holiday, Judge
Robert w. Hughes, General W. B. Talia.
ferro, and Judge j. j. Allen, OF Botetourt,
are in the city.
There will be competitive drill OF mill
tary companies at the State Fair. The first
prize is to be $500; second, 5000; third,
500. Now let the bold soldier-boys go to
drilling. A sham-battle is also in contem-
plation.
Sergeant Dan. Wren, of the First police
district, a shrewd, Intelligent, and energetic
officer, has q furlough of ten days, which
be will spend iu the country" 1t is to be
hoped that he will happen to come across
the GoochIand murderers. il he does it
will be bad for them and good for the coun-
try.
Rev. Henry Wall, S. T. D., OF Williams
burg, formerly rector OF St. Johns church
in this city, is here on visit to his friends.
He will preach to his old charge on Sunday
morning, and at St. Marks at night.
Captain S. Fl. Herndon, first commander
OF the Richmond Fire Department, will act
as Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department
during the absence Of Chef-Engineer Aims
lie in Chicago and Cleveland.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco EX-
change yesterday were A. F. Beasley. Lou
d0un; u. II. BaSiey, JT., IeteTsDuf9
Jonas Rosenfield, Baltimore; E. M. Hall,
Louisa; James L. Tredway, Chatham
John R. Askere, Washington, D. g.; e. P.
Wright, Goochland; Daniel Lyon, Peters
burg; j. D. Mosby, Henrico; and Dr.
Moseey, Buckingham.
Robert Crespi, late clerk at Haxall's Mills,
after visiting the Paris Exposition, Austria
liza, and England, has settled at San Anto-
nio, where, in company with three young
Englishmen, he has bought large tract OF
land for the purpose OF raising cattle.
Judge Christian has had removed the col
umn which stood right in front OF the
Judges bench in the Hastings Courtroom
The improvement is great one, and will
be appreciated by the lawyers-especially
by the Commonwealth's Attorney.
The Governor and Auditor expect to be
able to borrow a considerable sum OF money
to be turned over to the school fund.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31
Warm Springs.

This favorite watering-place will remain
open until the 1st of November. Already
q large number of guests have engaged
rooms for September and October, and the
prospects are fine for those months (Which
in the mountains are the most pleasant OF
the year). The atmosphere around the
WARM SPRINGS is pleasant and free from
dampness, the baths are delightful, and
last, but not the least consideration, the
prices for board are moderate, to suit the
times.
Colonel j. L. Eubank, the proprietor, will
be sure to make you comfortable and happy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

A CHANCE FOR BUTLER.-A Virgins
farmer has written to the Treasury Depart.
ment at Washington requesting loan Of
$3.50 till October, 1879. He says he wishes
to purchase a pair Of mules. and has good
prospects OF earning enough money with
them to pay the Government $40 for the
loan, as well as to pay back the principal as
early as the middle Of October, 1879. The
letter ought to be referred to General But.
Ter. It is in harmony with bis views OF
political economy as applied to the Govern.
ment, and he would in all probability be
glad to furnish the money himself. ltwould
In any event be cheap way OF securing q
vote for Butler for President ia 1SS0.-IFi-
bune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31
NO FEyER BerRsEN NEW ORLEANS AM

No FEVER BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS AND
MoBILE.-Nelo Orleans. August 2s.-A dis
patch to the Picayune from Colonel Daniel
Bennett, dated Broaahayen, Miss, says
around Broadhaven. He cannot hear OF a
case of yellow-feyer in any town between
Canton and New Orleans--a distance OF
over two hundred miles. Reports from the
coast towns along the Mobile road show
there is no Fever at any point between New
Orleans and Mobile. A letter from DR..
Case saws there is not now case at Ocean
Springs, Miss. Two cases OF fever had oc-
Cured there. One OF the patients died.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

Meetinqs Last Night.-Neetings were
held last night by the congregation OF the
Meade Memorial church in reference to toe
reception OF their new pastor, Rev. d. n.
Stringfellow, who is expected to preach his
first sermon Sunday.
at the courthouse the uenleetn CiGo,
Kansas-Killers, Young America Shangnai
Filtbusters, Cow-Killers, BoWery biues;
Rough-and.Ready, Swansboro' snlpes' anu
other ragamufin clubs, met 10 arrange lof
their approaching visit TO the state faiI. :,
The Manchester Musical Association neiu
its regular musicale in the iectuFe-foom VI
the Baptist church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-31

WYMAS THE WIzARD.-The fall and win
ter season at the Theatre will commence on
Monday night, when Wyman, the wizard
and ventriloquist, will appear in one Of his
most interesting programmes. Wyman has
been in the habit OF visiting Richmond for
many years, and his coming is always hail
ed with pleasure by the boys and girls, and
many OF the grown folks too. Wyman has
been a great favorite in Richmond; and,
now that he Is we'll advanced in years, and
his reputation so well established here, he
will surely have fine houses during his stay.
Five hundred presents will be given away.