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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF CITY
" PROPERTY.-In pursuance Of a decree
entered June 18th, 1873. in the cause of Coch-
rams Admir-, &c. VS.. Smith, Trustee, &C., pend
ing in the circuit court OF Augusta county,
will as Comm'r appointed for the purpose pro-
coed in front of the Courthouse In the Oily OF
Staunton, on
IhursdGy. October l0tt. 1875.
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder
First, Six vacant lots on the West side OF
Green street in Staunton, the exact location and
size of said lots can be seen by reference to q
plat of same made by G. W. Oltmann, of record
In Hastings Court Clerks office of Staunton,
Decd Book No. G, page 528, numbered Is, IL, II,
l8, 10, and 20, a copy of which plat will be ex-
hibited on the day Of sale.
End, A Lot on CARRIERS Hill on the South
side of the Ohes. & Ohio r. r., adjoining the
American Hotel property. This lot wilt be
sold as whole or in parcels as laid off on a
plat, Of record fn Hastings Court Clerks office
of Sfapnton, Deed book I, page 50.
Bird, The property known as the Hughes
property" situated an Green street in Staun-
ton, This Is one Of the most desirable lots for
O handsome home in the town. 1t has on it
now comfortable frame dwelling.
TERMS OF SALE-Enough cash in hand to pay
the costs of suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of l, 2, and years, the purchasers exc
cutting bonds with approved personal security
for the deferred payments, bearing interest
from day of sale, and title retained as ultimate
security. g. NJ. HARRISON, Com'r.
E. N, Gushing 4 Son. Auctioneers. seplO-tda
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Monday the 2st. e,ay AZ october, 1878,

NOMMlSSIONER'S SALE OF VALUA.
" BILE REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE
VILLAGE OF Observation-Disclosures to
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta Coun-
ty entered on the 9th Of Juue, 1878, In the chan
Gerry cause therein pending of Batemap vs..
Y Y,G'1ng e. will proceed in the Fishers
lEsdsesqay, NE and dag Of October, 1878,
to sell at public auction lot of ground In said
village belonging to VIM. P. Young containing
three quarters OF an acre more or less with a
good house and other improvements thereon
TERMS "A sufficient sum on cash to pay thP
costs of suit and expenses Of sale and the LaE
ance on credit Of sixand twelve monthi paya-
ing for %t5
s sl,l, personal security bearing interest
ton: And the title retained as ultimate secur-
ity. VIM, A, HJDS0N. :
sepS4t Commissioner.
h0STR0EEMENE-Th above sale is post
ponad until PIG '7'
Saturday. Ne Ian dag Of October, 1878,
at O'Clock, p. M, in the village Of Fishers
Vile. w. A. HUDSON,
Oct1-tCS Com missioner
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For the SPECTATOR.
Letter from Mint Spring.

|. MINT SPRING, Sept. 18th, 1873.
EDS. SPECTATOR On the 18th inst.
Miss Betsey Kesterson died at her resi-.
dence in this village, aged forty-sever
years. 49, ft
Consumption had been preying upon
her for long period Of time, and al
last carried her to the silent halls Of
death. A short while previous to he,
death she connected herself with Bethel
church. She lived peaceable and re.
spectacle among us. The obsequies
were conducted by Rev. James Murray
of Bethel church, and her remains were
inferred in Hawk Hill graveyard, neal
Folly Mills,
We were sadly astonished last satur-
day morning to learn of the death OF
Mr.. Charles Churchman, youngest sor
of Mr.. John Churchman on Christians
creek.
Though his death had, for some DAYS.
been expected, still it seemed beyond
realization that such promising, Wig
orous youth should so early pass away
to meet his God. Just nineteen bright
summers had shed their fresh blossoms
over his head. He was stricken by tv-
phoid fever, and remained unconscious
most of the time during his illness.
Wh1cn was uOL Quite Two weeks. He
was highly esteemed and venerated bv
those who knew him, and wide SYM
pathy is felt for his bereaved parents
He was a member of Thinking Spring
church, and his funeral was preached
by Rev. Giyens Atrickler, pastor of that
congregation. The funeral cortege was
marked by many sorrowipg hearts, as
they followed the remains to their last
resting place in Thornrose Cemetery in
Stanton.
"Gloom is round that cottage,
Where be used to DWELL
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Virginia News Items.

The Governor has offered reward for
the arrest of Edward Jones (colored,)
charged with highway robbery in Cum
berland county.
A member of the chain.gang at Rich
mond has refused to work and is now
pushed around in q go-cart by the other
prisoners. The lash would probably be
beneficial in this case.
The State Agricultural Society has
invited Majors Randolph and Calf. and
Lieut.. Chamberlin, Of the United States
Army, to act as the board of judges of
the competitive drill at the next Fair.
The Governor has commissioned the
following officers of the Suffolk Grays /:
Captain T. W. Smith First Lieutenant
Benjamin F. Cutchin, Jr.; SECOND Lieu
tenant J. T. Riddick; Junior Second,
George T. Parker.
Among the latest editors stricken by
the fever in New Orleans, is Richard
Weightman, ESQ, of the Times, former
ly of the Bulletin, q son OF Gen. Weight
man, of Alexandria, Va, late of the
United States and Confederate armies.
Mr. William H. Sumpter, well
known and respected citizen of Lynch
burg, fell dead on Main street Wednes-
day evening, it is supposed, from heart
disease. He was distinguished for his
quiet department, his eccentricities, and
his fondness for Missionaries, in which
science he is said to have beea 8 pro.
ficient. He was SO.
On Thursday week last, Mr.. Thomas
Callahan living on Mr.. McCrOssing's
farm, near Liberty. was bitten by q
moccasin. He was loading q wagon With
plank, and the serpent, being concealed,
struck its fangs into his hand ; and it
was with difficulty that he could shake
it off. Mr.. G. was very m4oh alarmed,
but fortunately no serious consequences
resulted from the bite.
The Richmond pari-ents seem to be
very obdurate, for nearly every excur-
sion train to Washington carries off sew
eral marriage couples. The Pythian
excursion train which left Richmond on
last Monday night took on it tbree
couples. who were made happy at Wash
ingt0n, viz JOS. r. Braselman (son oil
ex-Councilman Braselman) and Miss
Ella G. Southall, Frank E. Chapman
and Miss Emma l.. COrbin, and w. Z.
Slater and Miss Ellen Hines.
President Johnston has 400 conylcts al
work on the canal, and the Lynchburg
NesUs says: He believes that the line
between Lynchburg and Lexington will
be again in thorough repair by the 18th
of November, and to Buchanan by the
18th of February, excepting the compile
ton of repairs to the Quarry Fails dam
which cannot be finished before spring
or early summer, on account OF the
heavy volume of water to be commended
with at thai point.
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The New York Star thinks that

-"John Sherman is fast becoming
the variety man in finance. He doesn't
covet the role, but he can't avoid it. He
is hayward by nature and has develop
ed in streaks. He has never been able
properly to regulate the strife between
the centripetal and centrifugal forces of
his character, and the consequence is
that he can't tell from one weeks end
to another Just where his moral centre
of gravity is going to fetch up. This
fact is the cause of the prevailing belief
that he has no moral centre of gravity"
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A VIRGINIAN SHOOTS A MANN NEW

A VIRGINIAN SHOOTS A MAN IN New
ARK.-Early yesterday morning Will,
liam Leach, aged fifty years, went to
the house of his son-in>law, Charles R.
Rivers, No. SO Parkhurst street. New
ark. abused his family, burst open the
door of the room into which Rivers had
retreated, and struck him. Rivers shot
his assailant. the ball entering Leaoh's
left breast andiprobably:inflicting fatal
wound. Rivers went in search Of sur
and Surrendered himslf to the police.
He is twentyeight years old, native of
Virginia, and has been year in New
ark as the agent of the st. Louis Flour
Mills.-NeW York Post.
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President Hayes, in his speech at
Madison, Wisconsin, made the follow
ing remarks upon the state of things:
"After five years of hard times and
embarrassment, | think we may look
for change for the better in return
to sound currency. A reduction of the
public debt, with vast crops on every
hand, we find reason to justify us in
looking for prosperity. We have touched
bottom and are now on the ascending
grade. It is not always safe or wise to
forecast the future, but it is my belief
that we have a new era Of prosperity
before u.s."
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ENOREIGN GUARDIANS NOTICE.-To
~ all whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that I, Aaron B. Young. Of the
guardian Of NY six infant Children, via: Alice
81. Young, J. ", Young, John A. Young, War
rem u. Young, Guy B. Young. and George n.
Young, Will apply to the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, Virginia. at its November term,
1879, for leave to collect and receive from the
person or persons. charged with the disburse-
ment OF the same. all moneys which are now,
or may be hereafter, coming to my said wards
from the proceeds of the estate of their maternal
grandfather. the late JACOB Hanger, now under
Gerry cause Of John II. Wilson wife VS. Jocob
Hangers widow and heirs. and to transfer the
West Virginia, where they and their guardian
reside.
AARON B. YOUNG. Guardian, &c..
Oel-ats By Counsel.
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+ AND SALE.1Ay virtue Of decree Of the
IL circuit court Of Augusta county, rendered
On the Nth day of June. 1873. In the suit of Hem
dren, &c, Trustees, VS.. A. @. Hartman and al.
we will, as commissioners, sell at public auc-
tioh. in front of the Courthouse, in Staunton,
on Saturday. the 18th day of September. 1873,
valuable tract of land, containing 134 aeFel,
situated in Augusta county on the Northwest
side OF the Valley Turnpike, about one and a
halt miles Northeast Of Staunton. This is a
valuable and desirable tract OF land, with a
comfortable dwelling house upon 1T, and would
make pleasant home for person wishing to
live near Staunton.
TERMS OF SCARBOROUGH in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, for which the purchaser will be
required to execute bonds With approved per-
sonal security. and tho title to be retained as
ultimate Gac1rity.
u. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
r. P. BELL,
auH-tds Commissioners.
POSTPONEMENT.-Th above sale is post
pOned until
Monday, the 18th day Of 0essoe.. 1873.
'0''' 4: =. He'll sHIf"AN'
Qcti-tds Commissioners
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LAND SALES.


" AAO AoAG
Rockingham Lauds
FOR SALE.
AS Agents and Attorneys for BENJAMIN Craw-
E fofn, we VII sell: on the premises, near Mt.
Thursday, September 18th, 1873.
the following very Valuable Tracts of land =
LIST. The Home Tract, !" containing about soc
and about5o acres Of We'll watered Meadow lea n isnd
End: Contains 100 acres, known a. the
"Giade," No; limestone land. wen watered
srd. Contains 100 acres, adjoining the lands
Of Simon Bowman-aN No. limestone land. ven
timbered and good spring ON II.
timber ADJOINING the lands 81 Sonn Gine and
81: Contains $50 acres. known as the .Her.
9Th. Contains 100 acres, known as the
Hume" tract.
18th. Contains about 700 acres OF mountain
land, valuable for its timber and minerais.
A plat will be exhibited on the day Of sale,
and any alteration will be made in the division
TERMs-Liberal, and purchasers can be as
sured Of q perfect title.
WIN. CRAWFORD, Ft. Defiance, v.RR.
JAS. COCHRAN, Folly Mills, Augusta Co.,
~ Mr.. Henry G. Price, on the fsrms. Win
show these lands to any one wishing to pur-
chase.
Auction Sale Of Personal Property.
AS Trustee IN Deed Of Trust executed by
and Bath counties, in pursuance thereof at the
request Of said Crawford, I will sell, on
11nsrseay re l2tA day q September, 1873,
ham county, the property mentioned in said
Horses. Cows, Stock Cattle, Hogs, &C., in such
large farm. Also all the Wagons, Harness and
Ear Earning Implements. the crops Of Hay. Wheat.
TERMa-siO.oo and under, cash: over that
amount ns9 months credit, on negotiable note.
auaO-tds JAMES c. COCHRAN. Trustee.
nd Pesst ts,; above sale is post
Thursday October 3rd, 1878.
sepl7-4ts JAMES G. COCHRAN. Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS ALE.-Pursuant to
~ decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county. rendered at its June term, 1878, in the
cause Of John Geary VS.. N. L. Blakemcre, the
Saturday. October 1911, 1878,
proceed to sell at public auction at Crisis
s1sFs IN the the Village Of An
ist, The store-house lot, With the store-house,
dwelling house, stable. esrriage-house and 9TH
End, Lot No. 2. designated as the Church
lota containing X to ~ ecres.
lot" containing about one acre.
This Is all valuable and desirable property,
situated in the Northern part of the county, In
quiet and healthful village, having Schools,
Churches. Stores, and Post-Ofiice within its
thrifty, and popplous neighborhood; society
excellent, The located route of the Washing
ton, Cincinnati and st. Louis Railroad passes
within V mile Of the village. This road
has been graded from Harrisonburg to q point
nearest to the village, where there is to be
depot.
The Store has been for many years regarded
as one Of the best in the coenty for the sale of
goods, and is now doing a lucrative business.
TERMS,-~Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
coats of suit and sale, the residue of purchase
money in three equal annual instalments with
interest from date OF sale, the purchaser to ex-
ecute bonds with approved personal security,
and the title to beretained as ultimate security
THOS. G. ELDER,
w. E. CRAIG,
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.
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SCALDED TO DEATH.-A little child
of Mr.. Richard Hayes, aged about three
years, living near Lewisburg, lost itf
life last week, by falling into a pot Of
scalding water.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01
OUR LARGE STOCK
THE BARE WORD CREDIT.

Through the storm which we have passed
and are passing, all have suffered terribly, but
tnr CASH MAN energies from the ordeal ten
times stronger. while the old regulars with
ledgers nlled with worthless debts lay upon
every SIDE Ike the dead leaves of autumn. The
Thesbuyer recognizes 1t as the only safe way for
Dim 70 make max; his purchases. for by paying cash,
we save MIN at least Is per cent. ON long time
prices. Cash ia an imperial naster-credit n
death trap. Our stock Is very large, ali bought
for cash. and we offer unusual Inducements IN
every department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

A British customs official, on scar b.
sdy aaa on Which cbes T se1 had
and husband, unearthed six bottles Of
brandy. Pc you call these elothesw
lady, softly, "tkese are night.caps."
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STAUNTON NURSERIES

For the information of the public generally,
and for those who are laboring under o misap-
the sole owners and proprietors of the STAUN-
TON NURSERIES, and none but our regular
~ constituted agents are authorized to repre-.
EDWARDS and JAS. H. SKULL are our author
lzed agents and we will be responsible for their
contracts.
Parties wishing Fruit Trees, shrubbery. &C.,
or anything in our line Of business, will be
promptly and faithfully supplied by sending
tnelr orders DIRECT to Us at Staunton. Va,
BUTLER & WHEAT,
octl-Sm Prpprietors Staupton Nurseries.
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tween II. II. Beard, PPf, and Matthew Arbuckl e
and others, Defendants, the UNDERSIGNED com
missioner, appointed for the purpose will re-
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder in
OF Lewisburg. on : s =
Saturday, the 26th day of October, 1873,
the following valuable tracts of land. az the
property of said Arbuckle, viz; NV
LIST: tract Of 34sH acres. more or less,
End. Two tracts adjacent to each other and
the hrst Joining the said Dotson place. said to
contain 900 acres, but which will be sold nv
me acre, and the exact quantity ascertained by
3rd. tract of7sA acres, more or less tnown
as the Price land, and Joining the second OF the
two tracts last above named - = -
4th. tiact 81 20 acres, more or less, known
Hares and wife,. the said n acres consist Of
seven StAall tracts OF TO- l2. "a, 1914 G. "A, and
acres reapectiyely, all Of which, hoWev.
Se sod an. az o said lie together and
5tn. A tract Of a79H acres. more or Less
ka9M4 ~ me Dunn land, consisting of six
snail tracts or "a II, Q, l41l S. and so acres re-
Hai e.y-tne 20 ana 80 acres being bound for
ly. - "'e
These lands have long been known as among
tne pesy, II not the very best in this county
and oner fine opportunity. either for invest
lands will be exhibited at the sale. -'-'>'
TERMS OF SALE-The said lands will be sold
Tor enough cash In hand TO pay the proportion
ave part of the costs Of itand expenses of sale
nom day Of sale, with interest thereon from
said date; bonds with approved personal secu-
r1ty will he required for the deferred pay
ments, and the title will be retained as further
security until all the purchase money is paid
octl-4t Prs fee $1,000, 0ommissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Col. w. w. Newman has been nomi-
mated in Richmond as the Greenback-
ers' candidate against Gen. Joseph E.
Johnson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Attorney General Field decides that
persons exempted by order of the Coun-
ty or Corporation Courts of their resi-
dence on account of bodily infirmity,
from the payment of eapitation tax,
can vote, Notwithstanding the non-pRy-
ment of such tax.
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Oct. LIST, 1878

Having purchased the interest of G. W. Snuff
at the old stand. Thankful for past liberal pat
ronage, respectfully ask q continuance Of the
same. Very respectfully uUs =, TIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

nISsOLUTION OF CO.PARTNER.
- sHaf-The Col Partnership AeletafoEe
conduct Of the b6tchefing Business in Staun-
ton. Va, Ia this day dissolved by mutual con-
The business of the concern will be set
tied by Z. w. Shuff. Parties knowing them
selves Indebted to US will please settle at once.
REEVES Gait,
Oct. LIST, 1878. G. w. SNUFF.
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REEVES OATT.

Having sold my interest IN the hutchering
business to Mr.. Reeves Gait, take this oppor-
tun1ty Of returning my thanks for the liberal
patronage extended me while in the business,
and ask a continuance of the same to the new
concern. Very respectfully,
octl-3t CHAS W. SNIFF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Cohen tried go in in the Treasury the
other night, but the police got the drop
on him.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

V1RGINIA.-In the Clerks office the Cir
1878: 'eP' Ao'"'
John W. Landes, Administrator Of Christian
Lanoes, PLAINTIFF
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stUapt. p. q. a
baldwin Augusta Fair

baldwin Augusta Fair
Id vs..
Jas. F. Bell.
~ 10 me creditors Of Jas. F. Bell, take notice
at IN PuIsuance Of decree entered in the
ne HnsS Circuit Court of Augusta county, 1 have
iWesddy, Ala 18th day of October 1878
at my Nt1lpS In Staunton, to take an aoassat ~
any additional liens binding the real estate Of
sa!o James F. Bell, not already reported In said
cause, and an account of any payments made
by said Bell on any Of the liens against him
since the last report made in said cause Given
under my hand this 10th day of Sept 1873,
sepl74ta g. NJ. HARRISON. Coz,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

A Cock AND BULL SToRY.-The cock
and bull story, emenating from the inn
aginative bran of a Washington cores
pondent, that an ex-Confederate Major
General named Stockton had enlisted
as private soldier in tho United States
Army, and had afterwards been detail
ed for clerical service in the War De-
partment, is completely discredited by
the fact that the complete and accurate
roster of the officers of the Confederate
Army, now among the archives of the
Southern Historical Society, has nc
General, either Northumberland,
Major. General, or other, of the name Of
Stockton and the Secretary of the Soci'
ETY., on recent visit to Washington,
was assured at the War Department
hat there was on truth in the story.
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GALE OF LAND.-I Will sell ON the premi
- sez, to the highest bidder on

IHaTsday, she 18th day of October, 1878,
two small tracts of land lying on the South
Joining the lands Of Kenneriy, straugH and
others, and known as the ANDREW Bear prop
erty. One tract contains sixteen acres, and
and a pair Of burrs could be attached. There
is also o comfortable Dwelling House, and
some fruit. Also enc other tract, lying on the
east side OF South River, containing about
TWEEN ~ mine acres, and ID about one-half
mile from the Mill property. This tract has no
improvements, is principally cleared land.
three equal annual instalments with interest
added.
The above named land will be shown to aqy
one desiring it, by Mr.. George Scroggin She ten
ant on the place.
Sale to commence at l6 O'Clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

MARY ANDERSON AND Mr.. TILDEN.
Mary Anderson has made decided
hit in New York, and among others
who went behind the scenes to see her
the other night was MI. Tilden. Mana.
ger Fiske knocked at her dressing-room
and received no reply. After awhile,
in response to repeated raps, the fail
Mary answered, "Well." miss An
derson," thus the manager, with deer
enspressensent in his tones, "his Excel
lency Governor Tilden requests.the hon
or of an introduction" when forth from
that closed door. to the horror of thu
manager, to the Identification of thu
waiting Governor, to the glee of the call
boy, to the utter and undisguised amaze
ment of the whole establishment, cam
this: "Oh, botheration. Mr.. Fiske!
can't see Sammy now. Tell him t.
wait till I wash off my fmake.up'"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

THE SOUTHERN STATES AND THE
COMMERCE OF THE WORLD.-A New
York journal says the Southern States
embrace an area of nearly 1,000, 900
square miles, or more than 600. 600, 900
acres with a population of about IL, OO0,.
600. The natural capabilities of this
section surpass those of any other land
beneath the sun, while its productive
results are of vital importance to the
commerce of the world its annual cot
ton products approximates 4,5OO,OOO
bales, and brings a revenue of nearly
$500, OOO, 900 while its rich agricultural
products, timber and naval stores con-
tribute a vast aggregate to the general
wealth. To these sources OF revenue
should be added the illimitable and
varied mineral resources, now being de-
veloped in the South.
The earliest historical notice of yellow
fever is in Ligon's History of Barba-
does" where it is said to have broken
out early in September, 1647, and before
the end of the month "the living were
scarcely able to bury dead" During the
next one hundred and fifty years the
disease was several times epidemic in
the West Indies, but it did not become
severe until 1898, when it destroyed no
fewer than 1000 men at Port Royal in
few months. In 1904 it was brought to
the south Of Spain, and visited Cadiz,
Malaga, and Carthagan, its greatest
force falling upon Gibraltar, where in
four months 81 officers, 1854 soldiers, and
{, ops others died, and only % in 1000 of
population escaped an attack.