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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
Silver City, November 2. 1877.

MONEY STOLEN Charles Caldwell
stole $50, part gold and part silver,
from Jake Burricr, near old Fort
Churchill, about 4 P. NJ January 9Th.
He was tracked from the corner of
Burrier's corral to the desert north of
Churchill, aud was seen at the mouth
OF Six-mile canyon the same night.
Thirty dollars will be paid for his
arrest. Description-About 8 feet
10 inches high; dark hair and small
mustache; about 25 years old; has a
scar about two inches long under his
right jaw, supposed to be a scald.
He is married man, aud has wife
and one child in Maine.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
How Nevada Stands.

In Nevada, as far as our observa!
ton extends, we feel warranted in
saying that the Conkling men are in
the majority, and will undoubtedly
control the next State Convention
[Silver State.
1t is q ute evident that Kelly's OBJ
servation does not extend very far.
The press may be taken as criterion
of the public pulse. Every Republi-
can paper in the State, with the ex-
ception of the Appeal, endorses the
President and his policy. We feel
safe in asserting that three-fourths Of
the members of the Republican party
are in full accord with Hayes Car
son Tribune.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
To TEST the accuracy of your Their

To TEST the accuracy of your Their
mometer fill vessel with snow, i'm
merse the bulb of the thermo meter
in the middle of it, 50 AS to be sur
rounded on every side by layer Of
several inches of snow, slightly
pressed around the instrument. The
stem must be placed exactly perpen-
dicular and covered with snow AS far
up as the freezing point on the scale.
Let ii stand so for half an hour or
more, and then read it. If correct
the mercury will indicate the freez-
ing point.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
No Extra Session to be Called.

Much has been said by the press
of Nevada during the past three or
four months about the propriety of
calling an extra session OF the Legis-
lature for the purpose of reducing the
State tax from 90 cents to 40. The
figures givcn to the press by Con-
troller Hobart, showing balance,
under operation of the reduced rate,
of 100000 in the State general fund
January LIST, 1879, after paying S40,-
900 for called session, caused most
of the papers to favor his view of the
situation. Governor Bradley, through
the columns OF the Enterprise, gives
statement of fac 5 in regard to the
finances of the State and shows very
clearly that he Is justified in refusing
to call an extra session of the Legisla-
ture. Accompanying the Governors
letter are the estimates of State Treas
urer Schooling, who believes there
viii not he in the general fund at the
close Of the next regular session OF
the Legislature more than enough to
pay current expenses until the June
settlement of county treasurers. AT
the last session $4,000 was trans
ferred from the building fund to the
general fund, which will no doubt be
returned, and Mr.. Schooling says the
deficiencies in the appropriations for
1873 Will probably amount to $751;
900. 7'TS rST. - <
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
BOdie News Items.
from the Standard of Wednesday


Our mining review contains re-
ports of active work proceeding in
sixteen mines, which is undeniably n
magnificent showing for district so
young as this. The Bechte mine has
stored at the Syndicate mill over
1000 tons of ore, and is adding to
the amount at the rate of 25 tons per
day. The McClinton has ledge
four feet in width of $40 ore, which
improves as depth is attained. The
Standard shipped on Sunday bullion
valued at $67,55S 80, making the to-
tai production for the fiscal month of
December $1O1,11 II. Noless than
nine mines will have large quantities
of ore on the surface in the spring
awaiting the construction of mills,
and the result Of any days develop
ment may add to this number.
A. G. Pratt of Genoa arrived in
town yesterday to canvass this and
Aurora district in the interest of par
ties who propose building telegraph
line from Genoa to these camps.
William Duff, native of Nova
Scotia, aged "a, died here last Thurs
day. His was the first natural death
in Bodie during the past year.
The road between here and Bridge
port is in spendid condition now for
hauling lnmber and hay, quantities
of which are arriving daily.
Building during the past week has
been going on very p4dly. Lum-
Der is selling from $S5 to $110 per
thousand.
During the past week in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 has been distri-
buted among the miners.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

How TO KILL A TowN.-An ex-
change gives the following recipe,
which is warranted infa hole for kill
ing "A town: "Underrate every present
and prospective enterprise; speak ill
everybody the hotels are bad enlarge
on the vices of the people, especially
the young people; withhold patronage
from your merchants and tradesmen
and buy your goods and groceries
elsewhere; never subscribe for the
local papers, and if you are in bust
ness refuse tn advertise"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
Patent Your Mines.

The importance of patenting the
the mines, says the Scientific Press,
cannot be too frequently impressed on
the mining community. Every man
who finds ledge looks forward with
bright hopes to its future, aud is as
sured that success will reward his
labors. When it does it seems too
bad to have defective title
prevent sale. A United States
patent is guarantee that no one can
come id with conflicting title after
the patent is granted; and people
will not buy mines now a-days unless
they are sure of this. The avoidance
of litigation with mining property is
worth locking after, and when the
title is once vested in the proper
owner by means of patent, that is
the end of any legal proceedings.
A doubt regarding ownership is a
worse thing to contend with in nego.
tiating for mining property than a
doubt as to the value of the mine it.
self. When man buys a mine he is
no compelled to spend more than he
wants to and can stop when he likes;
but in a law suit he is not free
agent. Therefore, if miners intend
selling their claims or getting CAPT
talists to aid them, the first step after
getting the claim is to get the patent.
Moreover, by procuring patent the
miner is released from annual expen-
diture. Once the mine is patented it
can lie idle until the owner is ready to
work it, as the title then rests in him
and no longer in the Government.
Much trouble and expense can be
prevented by getting patent, and 1t
is much less expensive than many
suppose.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

UNION Iron WORKS. Improve
ments are constantly G ing on at the
Union Iron Works, Virginia. Tyrell
d Reese, the proprietors, ale de.
termined to keep right up with the
times. The foundry is kept constant
ly busy on work for the Comstock
mills and mines.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
Fresh Coffee, Tea, Etc.

L. Fontlcilla & Son would respect
fully inform the people of Silver
City that they are prepared to fur
nish families with Laigneau's cele-
brated coffee. They also keep on
hand several brands of tea, pepper
and spices. Boarding houses can
leave orders for large quantities.
Depot opposite Bacon Mill, Silver
City.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

Posi- OFFICE SToRE-Attention is
called 10 the advertisement OF the
Post Office store. Mr.. Backmer
offers for sale at the most reasonable
rates fruits, nuts, cahdies, playing
cards, stationery, school books cut
lery, jewelry, tobacco, cigars, etc.
BOOth's select oysters ALWAYS ON hand.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

INsTALLATION.-At meeting of
Silver City Lodge No. 9, l. o. o. f.,
held in their hall Wednesday even
ing, the following officers were in
stalled by w. F. Frame, District
Deputy Grand Master: A. Dickson,
n. G.; w. w. Sirlott, V. c.; Ii. II.
Chaffin, Rec. Sec; d. McAilister,
Treas. J. Traverse, Warden; T. Mack
Conductor; II. Randall, K. S N G.;
ID. Sewell, l.. 5. N. c.; j. w. Fraser. /.
g.; A. Vaness, II. S. s. After the
installation the members, with II
number of guests, discussed fine
supper at Mrs. Rourke's boarding
house.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

FooLIsu.-There is held for post
age at the postoffice letter addressed
to "Thomas Fool, Pittsfeld, Mass"
We have heard the opinion expressed
that it is futile effort of a fool to
send letter to Fool without pay
Ing the full postage by law made and
provided.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

MILLINERY.-Thel ladies of Silver
City, Gold Hill, Virginia CITY and
surrounding country will bear in
mind that the finest assortment OF
millinery in the state can be found
al l3S South G street, Virginia. Hats
made to order.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

CHARLEY VAN GORDER left $4,000
to Miss Lizzie Beebe, S,OOOto Harry
Penoyer and the remainder OF his
estate to William Leete. i
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
SETTLE NJ EMIT.

II Is our desire to have an immediate SET
Element OF the accounts of The TIMES ONCE.
Parties holding claims against US will please
present them at once. and those indebted must
settle either by cash or note. Our time IL
valuable, and this business must be attended
to. PRANK KENYON.
Silver City, November q. 1877.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

FRANK SrERLING, day or two
ago, filed Bodie order for 1900
worth of groceries, hardware, etc.
His immense stock affords the dealers
of the southern towns ample facii-
ties for replenishing their stores.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

THE town of Gold Hill has brought
suit against the Caledonia Mining
Company for $67l 90 on account of
delinquent town taxes.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
WALTER L. Co.,

CToCK AND COMMISSION BROKERS,
Stocks bought. sold and carried on margins
Currency bought and sold.
Correspondents In San Francisco,
1. Glaxier Il Go.
County Scrip Purchased.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

THE finest Flute in the world for
sale for $50, cost $300-so solid silver
and ebony mounted and lined. Made
by the most celebrated manufacturer
in the United States; it is worth the
trip to see it. Uncle Harris, San
Francisco,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

The frame of the new V bob for
the Savage incline was successfully
cast Wednesday at the Gold Hill
foundry.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

COUNTY COMMISSIONER Mex ENzIE,
who had a thumb wounded by the
accidental discharge of pistol
about three weeks ago, has resumed
his position at the Succor hosting
works. The wound is almost healed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

The balance in the Storey county
treasury December 3lst, $S7,619 81,
the amount in tho general fund being
see ,628 70.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

THE South End Mining Company
has levied an assessment of 25 cents
per share, delinquent February 14th
See official mott &c.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

GS-THE largest and best stock of
clothing in Virginia Is at N. BROWN
Il Co.'s u South G street. They
have houses in San Francisco (1O8
Battery and New York (106 Duane),
and manufacture all their clothing.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
Notice I!

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested TO settle up Immediately and
save costs. THEo. s. DAVENPORT.
Silver City, New, Dec. ~, 1877.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

@N. Brown & Co., importers
and dealers in Mems and Bows, Cloth
lug, gents furnishing goods, hats,
caps, trunks, valises, ETC., wholesale
ana retail, No. ~ South G street, two
doors above the Enterprise Office,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

SIERRA NEVADA HOUsE.-All the
patrons of this hostelry with whom
we have conversed are much pleased
with the daily bill Of fare, and say
that Mr.. Waddell "knows how to
keep hotel" The bar is supplied
with the best wines, liquors and cigars.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

ALEX. GAIA informs us that the
station tender was not to blame tor
his recent injury in the Alta shaft,
as the men at the bottom lookout for
the descending cages.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

GONE BELOW. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sporting left las, evening for u
visit to San Francisco. They will
return in about two weeks.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

ATTENTION is called t. the adver-
tisement of tho German Bakery md
Restaurant. Mr.. Myer is keeping
first-class house and tries to please
every customer.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

If you wish to select boots and
shoes from the largest stock in Ne
Ivada, go to G. A. Noltemeier, lO4
South @ street, Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

IL. II. LINDSAY has been appointed
Deputy Superintendent If Public
Schools ia Storey county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

COUNTY CLERK DALLAS and Re
corder Lothrop will accept our thanks
for news favors from the county-seat.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

PAUL BRAY had his left hand hurt
while at work in the Silver Hill mine
a few days ago. No bones were
broken, but inflammation set in and
the wound S very painful.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

MIR. ISAAC LEvERsEE of Dayton is
- poor heaitn, and has been quit II
TOR seVerii DAYS.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

The annual meeting of the Daney
Mining Company has been postponed
until the 21st instant. The annual
meeting of the Knssuth Mining Com
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
STOCK REPORT.
MORNING BOARD.

MORNING BOARD.
FRIDAY. January IL.
Qs95 Ophir, AN As 454.
o11O Mexican. IL IL = BIS IL 11as liz.
1855 Gould h Curry, TN Ia "a 7Ab5.
ii65 Best q Belcher, IT l6h 16la 16 ~.
$3.50 California, 26 asa 80 26@b5.
1900 Savage, 10 va "a %.
1900 Con Virginia. q 2O4 20S 20%b5.
$50 Chollar, 81 311a 81 80 29aa 30s5.
1865 Hale Il Norcross, Ia 7ss tn.
1850 Crown Point 5l4 AZ ~ 40485
1915 Yellow Jacket, 81 991s.
Also Imperial 90c 75c.
40 nentuck T.
$40 Alpha Tx liz IL.
800 Belcher. 81 405 4I04h.
80 Confidence, AZ.
1880 Sierra Nevada, An 1880.
$50 Utah, 12A 12h 1873.
ITO Billion, 4.40 Az 4.65 460 ~.
225 Succor. az.
$40 Exchequer, 81 3.703.65.
1895 Overmsn, IN II ia
a asaS I 10 " 81 sa 81 ehsx.
AFTERNOON BOARD.
70 Raymond & Ely. 66.
$40 Eureka Con-, 36A 36h.
25 Jackson,3.
l76 Alps, s..
10 Rye Patch, ~.
100 Eldorado South. Ito.
1855 Leopard, csc 1.
1876 Northern Belle, 11h.
26O Manhattan, IL.
400 Grand Prize, 1917 12A 12's l2al.
,lilO Argenta. 1 y LAS.
100 Independence. Soc.
800 Day, 1Z 10.
700 Bodie, 2.l0 1hb30.
1910 Leeds, 2.
7O5 st. Louis, 40c.
935 Caledonia. 81 $40.
JsaO Silver Hill. g. 80 2 80 80.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

RELIGIOUS. Rev. W. II. Jenvey
will conduct Episcopal services at
Dayton tomorrow at II A. NJ, and in
Grace Church, Silver City, at Up. NJ.
Sunday school ut the usual hour.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

W For paints, oils and wall
yaper' go to Stewart, the Druggist.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

The annual meeting Of the Con.
Virginia Mining Company was held
Thursday in San Francisco. The
Secretaiy's report showed the total
receipts for the past year to be $l3'
S90,657 90. Dividends paid, SS,640,-
600. Cash on hand, S2,29S,060. Fol
lowing is an extract from the ex-
haustive report of Superintendent
Fair; There is gr"a' deal of ore
vet il the mine for dividends. How
much, it is impossible to estimate
with any accuracy. But until we
make further explorations below the
l15O-foot level, and complete the
necessary replirs spoken OF, | would
further recommend reduction ct
the monthly dividends.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

Gs~rHE very latest styles aad best
goods are always in stock at N.
BROWN q Co.'s, ~ South .streel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

ES>N Brown " . guarantee Il
per,ec ii al fun satisfaction. "a
at ~ South Z. street, Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

SEND for one of my Steel.keyed
Concertinas-price So. Uncle Harris
San Francisco.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
Eclipses in the Year 1873.

In the year 1878 there will be four
eclipses, two of the sun and two of
the moon, and a transit of Mercury
over the suns disc.
An annular eclipse of the sun Feb
ruary I'd. Visible in Australia.
A partial eclipse of the moon Feb
ruary nth. Visible to the world
generally, except Europe and Africa.
A total eclipse of the sun July
10th. The totality will be near to a
line drawn through Kingston, Jamai-
ca; Galveston, Texas; Denver, Colo
RADIO; Virginia City, Montana, and
Behring's Straits, running into Sibe-
ria.
A partial eclipse of the moon Au-
gust 18th. Invisible to the Pacific
Slope, except to Salt Lake for few
minutes after the moon has risen.
A transit of Mercury May 9th.
Visible to large portion of the
world.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

ES-N. Brown Il Co., Clothiers, 81
South 9 street.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12

PUBLIC INSTALLATION meet
ing of Dayton Lodge No. 8, I. o. O.
F., held in their hail Thursday even
ing, the following officers were
publicly installed by W. F. Frame,
District Deputy Grand Master: E. T.
Reynolds, N. G.; John Barton, V. G.;
j ID. Sims, Rec. Sec; II. NJ. Terrence,
Treas; ]. s. Dallas, Warden; H..
Kennedy, Conductor; L. Lamb, !.
c.; NJ. W. Stiles, o. c.; J. r. Shaw,
r. s. N. G.; F. Winzell, l.. S. N. G.. /;
T. j. Flaws, r. s. V. c.; j. A. Bon
ham, l.. S. V. G.; II. Weston, X. s.
s.; A. A. Atkins, L. S. S. The mem
bers gave a grand banquet at the
Union Hotel to large number of
invited guests. Toasts were offered
and happy responses made, and the
occasion will be long remembered by
every one present..
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
BARBER SHOP.

IN ZACHIARlAH. with Assistants
Il can always be found at his Shop
MAIN STREET, SILVER CITY. prepared to
10 HAIR CUTTING, SD lMPOOINtt and
SHAVING i'll the most tasteful manner nos.
s'b!e, Shop open all day unday Give him
call. 80
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-01-12
NOTICE /!

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
"A late firm of McGinnis & Co must settle
their accounts, either by cash or note, on or
before the first day of January, 1873.
j. Nj. McGINNIS.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-18
The COMhide in ChicasO.

For several wceks nast ,he Ch;cooo
Tr;hune hos henn nnhl;sb;nm a sor;os 81 y
ARTICLES exnos;no thn ncfar;ons Lns;noea
Of ;nteIl;gcncc of,icn man ~ iobor hro'
Lars ne fhev call thnmsolvao In "W
tha 1ar,ics who have hcen accnSod -,
rohh;ng tho moor G.Ilows IN Soa,.oh % %
emnlovment i n Marty bv tho name oc
Rooms Mr. Tonis Mcocbam tho snor "
inc od;tor If tho Trihnuo has I han ,'o az
s;Ssned 70 attend to this brancb Of ,ho
IoSeol denort,nnut and bo na;d novs;d lm.
ahIo attention ~ ia,.;nd out 49,
whom mo has Standardization o NV" .J'nat
n Iii, ond sw;ndlor" ron ,;n,o ~
t;mc On tLc morn;ng If tho io MN ;ust ~
Wr Naachan, ros caiiod on soura h,a;
nnss connnctnd v;,l, lie ~m o Ell ~
Ius,;oo iIo;nos, rni;.o no,i p''''G'' ~
t;'notad ,iat ho pnnt thano y, ;,o,;''o
G'r"her INTO com" n"oo,;onohio , ,mi"'i'
t;ono win wh;cI. lie no,"a ~, y Ign""s
wos ossocioted When ,,o com, ad;o"v'
o "1 6a LID shor, cnm v1Ua.
Ins,;co Ua;nos and ho,,, ,sn,,,I W ~
started 70 Icove the room AZ tho dno'.
uov ,,ere mo, hy Iioous ,tooo 49,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-18
correspondence.

EpITORS OF THE REGIsTER:-In your
issue of January 4, | saw statement
that two prominent banks in New York
city had refused TO loan Chicago one
million dollars unless the bonds pro-
vided for payment in gold. The false
hood has been contradicted aud its fal-
sity shown, but us the paper from
which, apparently, YOU took the state
ment Is not likely to correct n statement
which il must have known To be false
when making il, venture TO ask leave
TO inform YOUR readers that Chicago
has not applied for n loan OF n million
dollars from New York banks or any
other parties recently. Not long since
the city comptroller of Chicago wished
10 obtain temporary loan of one hum
drcd thousand dollars and was accom-
modaied by Chicago bankers Mt six per
cent. per annnm. Some negotiations
may have occurred with New York
bankers concerning this loan, and the
story may have grown out Off. "Thrcc
black crows" &c.
Your remark concerning the impor-
lance of good faith seems TO convey
the idea that il is bad faith for lco-
pie OF This country to ask the resior-
alton of silver TO the place it held in
our currency for hundred years be-
fore foreign bondhol,lers sent an agent
TO Washington to surreptitiously and
/ fclonionsly subtract il from onr means
of paving our bonds. Win YOU on
any of Your readers explain in yonl
columns in what way the restoration
of the silver dollar of il2 l-2 or
standard silver TO its full legal tender
functions would be bad faith on Ia.
part of the United States, or any portion
Of the country which should bring il
about through it, representatives IN
CnngressI Very respectfully,
G. Il. CLARK.
Chicago, H., Jan. 8, 1878.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-18
Obituary..

Died in West Haven, January 10,
John Francisco, aged eighty-slx years.
Thus Is severed another link that con-
meets the present with the past genera
tion, while itremovcs from the presence
of his many friends and acquaintance a
genial companion and q trusted coun-
sellor and friend. Those who came into
the more intimate circle of his acquaint-
ancc can never forget the sunny smile
and hearty sympathy ofothcrs interests
that characterized his genial old age.
The experiences of over three quarters
of II century were retained in his men,
DRY to the last week of his life. Only a
few days before his death he referred to
the present winter, and said il was the
same in 1878, when sheep ran in the
open fields without feeding until the
2lst day of January lie participated
in the war of 1912, and at the battle of
Plattsburgh was an eyewitness of the
great naval duel between the Saratoga
and Confiance and the retreat of the
British on the land when the cry went
up that McDonough was victor on the
lake. lie was also an eyewitness of
and very nearly victim to the cruclties
OF the British press gang. lie had re-
siueu iii Nest raven ana occupied the
original farm that he commenced to OPP
crate when eighteen years old. For
sixty-eight years he was intimately con-
nccted with every interest of the town
and county in which he resided. lie
was constant reader of the New
York Tribune from its first issue, being
its founders first teacher. His memory
was remarkable to the last, and his con.
vcrsation replete with the varied cxper.
fences of eighty-six years. lie was q
friend to young as well as old, and his
old age was full ofdignity and serenity
and so, 'being full of years he sleeps
with his Father Herald and Globe