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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-03
PURE RAW BONE DUST
MISSOURI BONE MEAL.

MISSOURI BONE MEAL.
Equal to any bone sold in the United States. and
far superior to most OF it. AS good can be
made. being perfectly pure, ground as fine
meal and OF uniform quality. Price low for cash
or short time Warranted strictly PURE RAW
BONE.
As every fertilizer made manages to procure
certificates OF the astonishing effects of its appli
cation, though many OF them have been found by
the farmers to be far below the standard, and in
many instances almost worthless, do not adopt
the usual plan OF gathering in certificates from
every person who will give one, as good certif1-
Gates will not make fertilizer good AS these fer
tilizers, however, have been largely used, and
are now widely known in this community, l refer
to any OF the numerous farmers who have used
them, and will take pleasure in giving their
names to parties wishing to make enquiries.
Special rates to clubs on all the above named
Fertilizers
To Farmers who Mix their own
Fer tiliZers.
AS Agent for the manufactures of chemicals
and other ingredients for fertilizers, will state
that orders for anything in this line left with me
will have prompt attention, and be filled at the
lowest market prices. Stock keptin store of Wit
riol, Potash, Soda, sc.
Forfurther information, call on
JAMES II. BLACKLEY,
Successor to Powell & Blackley)
aug l5-zm Stauntcn, Va.
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Docket Case-No $685. r->.y~--7-"sl
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Tor the Western District OF Virginia.

In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF James Jifkins, bankrupt.
Western District Of Virginia, SIS:
This is to give notice. that on the 2lst day of
september, 1873. warrant OF bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court OF the United
States tor the Western District OF Virginia.
against the estate OF James Jifkins, of Winches-
ter, Frederick CO., in said dist. who has been ad
Judged krpt on his own petition: that the pay
ment OF any debts and the delivery OF any properly
and the transfer of any property by him, are for
hidden by law and that meeting OF the cred
choose one or more assignees OF his estate, will
be held at court OF bankruptcy to be holden at
Harrlsonburg. in the county of Rockingham, Va,
ruptcy for said District, on the 10th day of Nov.
1873, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
JNO. F. LEWIS,
sept 26-2w q. s.. Marshal for said Dist.
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Valuable Rockingham Lands
FOR SALE.

As Agents and Attorneys for Benjamin rraw-
ford. we will sell. on the premises, near Mt. elm
ton, Rockingham county, Va. on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1873,
the following very valuable tracts of lands:
LIST. The Home Tract" containing about 800
Asres , Nth b good fine Orchard
End. Contains 100 Acr e s, known as the
Glade" No. Limestone land. we'll watered and
3rd Contains 100 Acres, adjoining the lands
OF Simon Bowman-a No. limestone land, well
4th. Contains so Acres, of original growth of
timber, adjoining the lands OF John Cline and
9TH Contains $50 Acres, known as the .Her-
9Th Contains 100 Acres. known as the Hume
tract.
18th Contains about 700 Acres OF mountain
land valuable ,la11 Tor its timber and minerals:
plat viii be exhibited on the day OF sale. and
any alteration will be made in the division of the
lands to suit the purchasers.
TERMs-Liberal, and purchasers can be assured
VIM. CRAWFORD. Ft. Defiance, v.R.R.
JAS COCHRAN. Folly Mills, Augusta Co..
Rs-Mr. Henry G. Price, On the farms. W; Ii show
these lands to any one wishing to purchase.
Auction Sale of Personal Property.
:, AS Trustee in a Deed OF Trust executed by Ben.
Crawford, and recorded in Rockingham and
Bath counties, in pursuance thereof, at the re-
quest OF said Crawford, will SELL on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th. 1878,
at Crawfords farm. near Mt. Clinton, Rocking
ham county, the property mentioned in said deed,
consisting Of a large number of Work Horses.
COWS Stock Cattle, Hogs, &C., in such variety and
NUMBERS as is usually found on large fam.
Also all the Wagons, Harness and Farming
implements, the crops of Hay, Wheat. Oats,
Corn, SC.
TERMs:-$l0 and under. cash; over that amount,
months credit on negotiable note, we'll endors-
ed. JAS a. COCHRAN Trustaa
aug 22-tds.
POstpOnement.
The above sales are postponed until T 81 URS-
DAY, the 3rd OF OCTOBER, 1873,
VIM. CRAWFORD, Ft, Defiance, V.R.R.
JAS. COCHRAN, Folly Mills, Augusta co.,
Agents and Attorneys.
sept 19-tds JAS. C. COCHRAN, Trustee.
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The British Mixture

Was sold by me last season and gave entire salts
faction in every case, so far as ] have been able
to learn. offer it with confidence, believing there
is better fertilizer on the market for the price,
which is very low-for cash only.
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Land Sales.

Re. M. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.l
TRUSTEES SALE
OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCES
IN THE
CITY OF STANTON,
AND BUILDING LOTS ADJOINING SAME
By virtue OF the provisions OF a trust deed, ex
ecuted on the 4th of March, 1876 by u al. Edward
McMahon and wife, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of the Court OF Hastings for the
city Of Stanton and at the request of the grant
or and beneficiary in said deed, the undersigned
Trustee, named in said trust deed. will, on
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 25th. NEXT,
in the City OF Stanton. on the premises, at u
O'Clock, M, sell at public auction, to the highest
bidders, that most
Valuable and Beautiful Property
ON GOSPEL HILL,
fronting BEVERLY. COALTER and VINE
Streets. upon which are located the handsome
Mcmahon and DR.. R. F. Baldwin This property
is acknowledged to be the most valuable and at
rarely to befound upon the market for sale. The
property fronts on BEVERLY Street about one
hundred and eighty eight feet, on COALTER ST.
about three hundred and eighty-four (3e4) feet,
and on VINE ST.. about two hundred and fifty
five (255l feet. 1t will be so divided as to leave
the residences with
Large Lots Attached Thereto,
and the balance Of the property will be subdivi-
ded into lots for building purposes, fronting
on Beverly, Coalter and Vine Streets and will be
offered according to said subdivision. and will
then be offered in two lots, each containing one
OF the residences occupied as above stated, and
the sale, according to the mode which produces
the largest aggregate amount will be adopted
and confirmed. To all persons desiring elegant
homes, already completed and improved, with
trees and shrubbery. or wishing to purchase well
located lots in the best norton of Stanton, on
which to build a rare chance is now afforded.
TERMs:-Ten uO per cent cash will be requir.
ed as down payment, and hbe raj credit will
be given for the deferred payments, to be stated
on day of sale, bonds with approved pers nal Sc
curity, or negotiable notes with good endorsers.
to be given for said deferred payments. Plats of
the property and Of the subdivisions thereof will
be exhibited upon application to the unders ign
ed. at his office in Staunton, or full Information
will be given by letter to all correspondents.
aug 22-tds JOHN ECHOLS. Trustee
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 26th. 1878. at 10 O'Clock NJ.
sept 26-tds JNO. ECHOLS, Trustee.
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L. NJ Cushing s. Son. Auctioneers.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
~ A VALUABLE ESTATE,
In the Caunty Of Bath, Va,
KNOWN rs FORT LEWIS.
AND CONTAINING

AND CONTAINING
ABOUT 3402 ACRES.
Pursuant to two DEGREES of the Hastings Court
for the city Of Staunton, rendered on the 4th day
Of April and the 9th day OF May, 1875 in the chan
iamin Crawford ct ais. we will offer for SALE in
front of the Court House, in the city Of Staunton
Virginia, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1878,
that very valuable and desirable estate known as
FORT LEWIS. containing 34O2 acres
This land lies on both sides Of the CowPasture
River 90 miles from Staunton, and about 10 miles
from M1iiboro Depot, Chesapeake & Ohio R. RI
three miles from Green Valley on the Warm
Spring Turnpike. The river runs through the
lent springs, including Strong Su In b Il +
spring OF rare medicinal virtue. There are about
500 acres OF Cow Pasture Bottom. exceedingly fer
tileand productive: particularly adapted to the ia
nous blue grass OF that section and not liable to
overflow The rest of the tract is heavily tim Der
ed. Astounding in trees of the choicest kinds The
improvements consists OF a
FINE BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
I'LL Large and Commodious Stables
and all necessary out buildings. Besides these
there is on the place
A Splendid Merchant Mill.
having large patronage, being the only mill
within Is miles, also Saw Mill. This is regar-
fertility OF its soil. the elegance and comfort OF
It's buildings, and its admirable location make it
one OF the most desirable estates ever offered for
SAFE IN virginia, and to any who desires to pur-
chase grazing or farming lands, it would prove a
remuneratiVe investment.
TERMS.So much in hand as will cover the
costs OF suit not otherwise provided for, and all
expenses attending advertisement and sale, and
for the residue bonds with personal security in
equal lnstallments at one, two, three, four and
I'VE years, bearing interest from day Of sale, will
be required from the purchaser, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security
DAVID s. YOUNG,
G.. M. HARRISON,
ROBT. CRAIG,
THOS. d. RANSOM.
aug 15--tds Comm'rs
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THE PIEDMONT GUANo,
FOR WHEAT.

E S L A 8 i S II p D IN is 9.
Prepared by the Piedmont Guano and Manufac-
turing Company of Baltimore, Md,
and Culpeper, Va.
This guano is admitted to be of THE BEST
Fertilizers for wheat and grass known, and in
consequence ofthe many recent well as former
testimonials as to the value of this already we'll
known and popular article. can with increased
confidence ont recommend 1t to the farming commu-
the old standard, and in prime condition this
son for drilling. Price as low and terms liber.
al possibly be for any frst-class fertilizer
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POsfponement.

POsfpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 18th, 1873, to take place at ii O'clock
A. M, OF that day at the same place.
DAVID s. YOUNG,
G. M. HARRISON,
ROBERT CRAIG,
THOS. D. RANSOM,
Conn ,srS
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Re. NJ. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.]
TRUSTEES SALE
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. /.

near. would respectfully call the attention OF
my friends to the fact, that have completed my
arrangements for supplying them with some OF
best articles in this line that know Of on the
market, and at the lowest prices. and most favor
able terms possible.
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bniias pity Lumber Yard,

FOR the hest iee cream IN the city,
90 TO Morlm's, sll Main III, al0lm,
--iilrlap sacks al llagRarts, "
Two car loads Of buggies aud plat
iorn wagons, NJ Orr's,-lL
W. q, Holland, attorney at law
office, corner Of Main and Lamar
Streets special attention to bankrupt
cases. lanl9,2m
do 10 W, j, Hhone's Dallas Book
store for finest and cheapest croquet
aets, from Sl,6O 10 $1,000, In
Prairie chickens NJ Haggarps,
--itellable help for weak and ner'
vous sufferers, Chronlc, palnful aud
prostrallng diseases cured without
medicine. Pulyermaoher's electric
belts the grand desideIatum. Avoid
limitations. Book aud journal, with
particulars, mailed free, Address Pull
vermaoher dalvanio company Gin,
clnnau, Ohio,
All pattern hata aud bOnnets sold
less than ut cost At \, lralson, Main
street. II
--Percalea, percalea, percales The
best brands only five cents yard, ut
tho Famous cheap store, OlS and 6l5
ELM street. II
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The News Man n Mtuuomar

The dapper young man who has re.
Gently arrived here to conduct the
dallas Bureau" OF the Galveston
Neics, has gotten his items about poli.
tics and train-robbers and the move.
ments of the officers slightly mixed,
but not with the facts. He telegrapbed
yesterday that "Major Jones, quietly
and unaccompanied, left Dallas this
afternoon on the Texas and Pacific
west bound train" But Major Jones
has been In this city looking after his
troops continuously from the time of
his arrival up to late hour last night,
ana Will probably remain sometime.
Also; "To-nights trains have brought
several more of Pinkerton's men. who
are In consultation at the LeGrand
with Town Marshal Morton.n Detec.
tive William Pinkerton ia here him. |
'elf, but has imported no men since he
has been In the city. He has "no
men," In fact, but Is a "looker.on I'm
VIENNA" and directs some of tho
movements of the express company,s
detectives.
The political ticket has also been
done" by the head of the " bureau
III as slate-msker 1t Is feared he 10
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Spanking teams at Orr's.

spanking teams NJ Orrs. u
buffalo tongues at Haggarts III
New horses and new Luggies at
Orr's new stable, on Main street. II
Choice cured buffalo at Haggarps.
Orr takes the Mexican dollar at
par for horse hire. II
Pure cider at Haggart's. -tf
-Four No. l mules for sale at
Orr's. Il
Have your clothes cleaned, dyed
and repaired by Henry Keller, 800,
north side Main street.
-You may hear OF dull times where
ever you go, but pass by the New York
clothing house, and there you will find
customers at oil times. II
Gents furnishing goods, IN all the
leading styles, at the New York cloth
ing house. II
Query: "Why will men smoke
common tobacco, when they can buy
Marbur Bros. Seal of North Caro-
LISA, at the same price ?" jan.Sldly.
The largest, finest and cheapest
stock of millinery, ladies' suits and
fancy goods, at Iralson's, 5l2 Main
street. mchSO.lm
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Charcoal as Dallas Coal Yard.
Dallas city Lumber Yard.
Sanitary Notice.


Property holders and tenants are
hereby notified to clean and put their
premises in a good sanitary condition.
as chapter 20, section s and 10 of the
city ordinances will be rigidly en-
forced. NJ. A. CORNELIUS, MD,
Health officer of the City of Dallas,
DALLAS, April Is, lS7S-2w.
The sections of the ordinances re-.
ferred to are as follows:
SECTION s. 1t shall not be law full for
any person to throw, place, leave or
deposit, or to suffer or permit his or
her servant or any other person of his
or her family, or by his or her order.
to throw, place. leave or deposit in apv
street, public way, lot or ground, or in
any gutter, ditch or basin, or on anv
footway or sidewalk, or near any In.
babited place, any feculent matter.
odor, or any filth whatever, or apv
foul or corrupt water, or distilled or
fermented liquors, or other substance
exhaiing fetid odors or noxious stencil,
and all persons are forbidden to oh.
struct or stop the running off OF water
In any of the bitches, culverts or
sewers OF the city. Any person viola.
ting either OF the provisions of this
section, shall be fined not less than
one nor more than ten dollars,
&c, III. No person shall throw. or |
permit any one in his or her employ |
% throw into any street, highway, |
horoughfare or other public place,
my animal or vegetable substance
whatever, or any tin or glass, or pieces
Il iron.
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Mysterious Shooting.

Ihis morning, at about one O'Clock
three shots were heard in rapid sue.
cessl0n near the foot of Austin street
Sheriff Moon and number of Others
went In that direction to ascertain the
cause, and was directed by those close
py, who heard the shots to house of
lii'iame, known as the st. Louis house
where they went. The house, which
Is usually lighted up at that time of
night, was dark, and when the sheriff
nrst Knocked, admittance WAS deniad
MIN, but on his making his official
position known, the door was opened.
out nothing could be cleaned, although
survey was made of the premises
Inc woman insisted that the shots
were in that neighborhood, yet il,
Is believed they were. Directly after
.ne shooting a gentleman near the
cen.Iai depot saw man running
rapidly up the street from that direc.
affair. "oou' the
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HOOKING IQars.,

Thursday night some thief stole a
horse from Mr. Henry Lively, living
some nine miles from this city, on
Farmers branch. The horse was OF
sorrel color and valuable animal.
Horse'thieving is becoming quite prev
alent, and the manner in which the
thieves operate indicates that there IA
an organized band in this section.
Sheriff Moon has arrested mum Der OF
them within the last month, yet they
are so well organized that their capture
Is very difficult.
MIR. A. G. Collins, living about ten
miles north of the city, had two very
me horses missing yesterday morn.
ing. The horses have never heretofore
strayed away, and that the animals
nave been stolen Is almost a foregone
conclusion.
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Capture OF AN Alligator

Early yesterday morning, Mr.. w
barnhart, while out in about a FISHING
In Cedar springs lake, saw u large
alligator swimming towards hin. For.
tunately he had taken his rifle along
with him, and aimed at the animals
right eye, he fired hitting his mark.
II struggled for a while in the water
and then attacked him, making a
number of passes at the boat He
struck 1t with an oar knocking IL off
ana succeeded in despatching It. He
brought 1t to the city yesterday on n
load OF wood, and tried to dispose of IL
IL Is eight feet four inches long, which
10 a iarg size for this portion of the
state. After killing it, Mr.. Barnhsrt
saw TWO more, one OF which was about
our feet longer than the one he had
killed.
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Personal,

Fs"F'"Nf
NJ W. Parker, New York, 10 al the
Windsor.
\, Rosenlhal, New York, Ia sojourn,
ing III the Windsor,
q !, ely, New York, II stopping NJ
the Windsor,
., j. Murray, NJ, Louis, sat the
| Windsor,
u, T., Crupdon, H. Louis, II regis
tered nj the WndsOs,
y, Aoteal, Indianapolis, IL At the
Windsor,
u, NJ, TrIsaal, indianapolis, IL stop
ping nj the Windsor,
II, A, Bennett, Marshall, Ia nj the
Windsor
W, II. Hatch, IT, Louis, In registered
al tbs Windsor
A. o. Gordon, Chicago, Ia at the
Windsor.
w, M, bhaddinger, Cincinnati, Ia u
guest nj the Windsor.
g. W, ely, h. Louis, Is stopping al
tho LeOrand.
James Morrlson,st, Louis, IL soIourn.
Ing at the Ledrand,
Charles GIN, ~. Louis, IL registered
~ the LeGrand,
Colonel Charles Candy, Chicago, u
prominent grocer, can be found NJ the
i'suihnn' -
NlpeIt hNnos' iio"Htoh, ~ " guest Nv
the LeHrand
Colontl ~ itaDue, prominent law
yer oi ~, ioulrl ~ III lhe olIy' ana IN
Nv tho LeuIhhn, n,.
W W. meyfonlhon, is1olihstei' New
Wh, ~ door," Nv we Leurann'
w. IL sawyer, WMhl,gtohi ~ W. IN
stnylng nv nno N"lhnu'
ohhfieh Wehnr, ~, i'ouIh' " feBis'
tereh ~ the ieuIanu,
Judge . L,Df,i, OF ~ Louis can DO
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h'ueIhihn muihtyIo nus wv the guy
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pone w wl','nk Wy tno c,.y, ns hnr'
rounulnB"' . ,,n'n ~ I1oue,s hnu M, we
pr.su.io' mi, i"y'or 'Sa BueSV ~ inc
hlnl hlreot nohhu' ,
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llVeu ~ wy wy yuntelu"y hoIning
nnn Prouoo"'n Nv onoo w lo9N hI'or INC
ilpes anu ilo,uoh onse III person.
mhIsnn, hussoI' w 'hN'ng an excel
lent ol'peI, hhu IN personally very
PoPulhT WIN our PeoPlo anu IN u |
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Dallas CiIy Lumber Yard.

Go to IL. w. Harry " Brother for
your hous furnishing goods OF all
Aihds' mch26 I'm
Seed artichokes at Haggart's.- If
Whatever you may be in want of
In outfits for men, youths, boys and
children, ifyou would save money and
get good and reliable goods at bottom
prices, go to the New York clothing
house. If
III you want to save a hundred
dollars in the purchase Of q buggy, 30
to Orr's.-tf.
-Ifyou want to buy family car
riage, Orr has the latest styles and
patterns.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.
nights,

Cool nights,
Send IN your society Items to-day,
The slaughter OF the CANNES con-
tinues.
Mosquitoes multiply In numbers
nightly,
The Baptist choir Is practicinp
daily for their concert.
Considerable buildings going on
In different parts OF the city.
"A full'grown pelican was killed
near town day before yesterday.
-E. II, Red6eld a. Co., have moved
their music store 10 No, 1877 Elm street
The Visiting Odd Fellows thronged
the principal thoroughfares yesterday.
Health Officer Cornelius will make
an inspection OF private vaults to-day,
'-'Parker's band Ia rendering some
excellent music now. They are In fine
practice.
The streets are lively with pedes.
TRANS after nlghtfall this pleasant
weather.
The sanitary force have been nj
work on the streets and gullles for the
past two days.
The gossip about the contested
election ofassessor and collector, Bogel,
has died out.
"A large number OF ladies and
children attended the Odd Fellows
picnic yesterday.
Several car loads OF machinery for
this city arrived on the Texas and
Pacific yesterday,
"A number OF ladies', with their
new spring dresses and bonnets on,
were out on the streets yesterday.
There IL considerable complaint
made about the stencil arising from
the soap factory, at the foot of Market
street.
All kinds OF vegetables are now
plentiful aad cheap, and the small boy
Is anxiously awaiting the advent of the
fruit season.
Major Tom Smiths handsome new
building, on Main street, is fast APP
preaching completion 1t Is now 70.
ceiving its last coat of paint.
The Iowa editors passed on to Fort
Worth last night, and will return here
at nine O'Clock this morning and stop
about one hour. Turn out and well
come them.
This morning about two o'clock
officers Alkire and Cornwell arrested
and locked up u man named Talbot.
living near the Cincinnati house, for
beating his wife.
Lieutenant June Peak and a q 1uad
OF his men returned to the city about
twelve O'Clock last night, after a ride
OF several hours, but where and for
what IL not learned. A conversation
with some of the troops developed the
TACT that important arrests would
shortly be effected, however. h
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Inc question of free bridges Ia still
peing agitated by the trans.Trinitv
people. Those residing west and south
VI Daiias favor the construction of A..
of'uge across the river at the mouth Of
oeuar creek. The road from the CITY
20 .he proposed crossing is a HIGH.
sandy bed almost the entire d,.,ano.
ana, besides being shorter In distance
would obviate the three miles Of waxv
bottom road from the toll bridue 10 a.,
oreek' The bottom from the proposed
point Of crossing to the prairie could
IL IS claimed, be kept in good condition
uurihg the rainy season for about ono.
haii the amount necessary to make tba
ROAD passable from the end of the toll
ol'uge PIKE to the high lands. The
proposed bridge would relieve the mer.
cnants. OF Lisbon, Lancaster. Redoak
nu.ehins' Alvarado, Cleburne, Waxs,
nachie and Ennis. and the farmers =,
Dallas, Ellis, johnson and
'.ner adjacent counties of the com.
'iainsd'of toll. The roads wes,ward
rom the mouth Of Cedar creek arc
andy and during the winter month";
re travelled by tea ms from Tarron,
.arker, Hood and Palo Pinto countias
J preference to the direct road from
ort Worth to Dallas. ~ nun