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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A FORMER CITIZEN OF AUGUSTA
KILLED.-On the 4th inst, Mr.. Andrew
Cress formerly Of Augusta co., q wealthy
and we'll known citizen of Woodford Co.,
ILL.,, while travelling from the village of
Washington to his farm was thrown
from his sleigh, when another sleigh be-
hind. which had been the cause of his acct
dent, ran over him, breaking his back and
paralyzing the lower part of his body. He
said "Boys you have killed me, take me
home to my wife and call in my sons,
want to see them before / die" He was
conscious to the hour of his death, eight
days afterwards, and gave directions for
his burial. He was prominent member
of the Christian church and was buried by
the Masous, to which fraternity he be-
longed. There was general turn out OF
the people Of the county at his funeral
Mr.. Cress was a native Of Nelson CO., Va.
hut lived several years in Augusta. He
married Miss Mary Kindlg after his arrival
in Illinois in 1882. He was sixty-nine years
Of age and leaves widow and five sons.
The Tazewell Qn) "Independen says he
was one of the most prominent men il
| that section of the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

MINsTRELs TOMORROW NIGHT.-At
Town Hall tomorrow night the ''Planta-
ton Star Minstrels" OF Staunton give a
concert. The members Of the troupe are
Messrs. Chas. Accord, Jos. P. Newman, A.
B. Collins, ]. Fl, Parent, j. w. Mark
wood, H. E. Hosey and Mclaughlin, Be-
sides song and dance they give several far
ces. The admission is only IS cents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

REPORT OF THE VALLEY MUTUAL
LIFE Assce1AFloN.-4h report for the
first three months of this Association, OF
which Hon. A. Ii. Fl. Stuart is President,
was made on Saturday last to the pirec'
tory. As has been. stated, the policies
already taken in it amount to $4,000:
This exhibition of confidence is gratifying
t" the the Association, but the desire il
evinces ON the part of our people to aeer
their money at home is encouraging to thu
public generally.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIoN.-Last
Tuesday afternoon the Stonewall Band
left hers TO ASSIST at the fourth annual
celebration of the Jackson Literary
Society at Arbor Hill, of which Mr.. e. G
Hanger is President. The orators of the
occasion were Messrs. F. B. Yates and L.
s. Palmer; the debaters, Messrs. G. II. Ma
der and r. A. Palmer; the declaimer, Mr..
T. Il. Hanger; essayist, Mr.. J. F. Hanger
and anniversarian, Mr.. J. H. Bowman
The religious portion of the exercises were
conducted by Rev. A. A. J: Rushong.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

THE New ORLEANS MINsTRELs, on
Friday night at the Town Hall, instead of
being cd favorites, proved to be a new
and poor combination. They also played
the sharp trick of holding all the seats as
reserved" though very few had been
taken during the day, and thus forced
gentlemen, who had ladies with them, 20
submit to the exaction OF quarter more.
Several persons left rather than submit to
the imposition. The combination couidn t
get corporal's guard to see them if they
ever visit Staunton again, which is not
likely.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

GIVING STAUNToN A L1FT.-We see
from the Binghampton IN. " Leader"
that Maj. N. II. Hotchkiss, who is vis-
tor there, addressed the "Bipghampton
Farmers Club,' On last Saturday in a
speech that it says; Twill do our farmers
good for years to Gomez The club gave
the Major vote of thanks and elected him
an honorary member. Maj. Hotchkiss
seized upon the opportunity to distribute
lot OF the pamphlets descriptive of Staun-
ton and the Valley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
The HOG Ordinance.


On Tuesday night the President OF the
Council held up petition signed by very
! large number of resdentS-it was stated by
some one around the board to be q. MAORI
ty of the tax PAYERS respectfully praying
for the reIeal Of the ordinance adopted
some months ago and. which goes into
effect Feb. 1st., prohibiting the keeping Of
hogs in the corporate limits.
| Mr.. Todd, said he should move for the
repeal of the ordinance as he had learned
by correspondence that only one city in
Virginia, Norfolk, wholly prohibited hogs
inside the corporation, though other cities
had partial prohibitions.
Mr.. Bumgardner said that Alexandria
was also in the same category with Nor
folk.
MI. Evans quoted the City Attorney to
the effect that the prohibition was illegal.
MI. Gooch quoted the City Attorney to
the effect that the Attorney was not yet
prepared to give an official opinion, not
having thoroughly examined the subject.
Mr.. Cochran said he proposed to be
payers of the city, Of whom he was merely
the representative. If that petition for
repeal was signed by a majority of the tax
PAYERS he should vot, for the repeal of the
ordinance.
Mr.. Evans-What do you mean by tax
payers
Mr.. Cochran-I mean any man that pays
one cent to the support Of the city govern
mtnt. | believe that the man who pays
only one dollar tax on his head is as much
entitled to be called a tax payer as the man
that pays tax on his head and on twenty
thousand dollars Of property besides.
move that the ordinance be suspended for
30 days and that i'll the meantime the list
on that petition be referred to the City
Treasurer to ascertain who on 1t are tax
payers
MI Gooch was also willing to be gov
erned by the majority of the tax payers.
Mr.. Cochran's motion was adopted.
Capt. Bumgardner said that with Mr.
Cochran he should be governed by the ex-
pressed wishes of the tax payers and should
not vote o repeal the ordinance unless he
| ascertained that to be the desire of a ma
jority Of them.
And now it remains for the petitioner
to get majority of tax payers,if they have
not already gotten them, and not depend
upon an opinion Of the City Attorney il
their favor which he is not likely to give
If the Council can legally exclude hog
from square yard of the city. it can ex
clude them from the whole and its RICH
to Iegislate for the health and cleanliness
Of the city is of a very broad character.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

THANKS FOR AID.-The Artillery COM
pany return thanks for kind assistance
rendered them at their supper at the City
Hall, to Mesdames A. q, Fultz, A. B. Az
thur. VIM. Asst, VIM. Kinney, X. M. KEEL
ley, D. Strasburg. Fannie Hartman, H. L.
Hoover, J. w. Abby. J. lesser and Wood
and to Misses X. ileiskell, Effie Stiff, NJ.
r. Shipley. I. Kelley, Ella Shields. Matte
Hyer, Jennie Hyer and Mile Lipscomb.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

FREE MARKETS On Tuesday night a
resolution was offered in the Council by
MIR. Evans repeating the prohibition of the
sale Of fresh beef and pork at other places
than the market. 1t is to be hoped that
the ordinance committee to which it was
referred, will report allowing the sale OF
all fresh meats at any store that chooses.
other cities have their green grocer shops
all over the city and the people of Staun
ton should have them too.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

LAND SALEs.-The Glover farm. near
Craigsville, of 1884 acres has been sold by
W. E. Craig, Commissioner, to J. R., G.
W. and D. Brown, for Ss,ass. The
same Commissioner has sold the Gave Of
Fountains property to 2. Pirkey, for 81, 300,
and the Arehart farm of 1913 acres, to P.
A. Arehart. for $2.940,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

The VALLEY FARMER, LIVESTOCK
AND POULTRY MAGAZINE, Mr.. A. Y.
Lee, editor, made it's first appearance yes
terday. 1t presents an attractive appear
ance and the title page is exceedingly
tasteful. The contents are varied and
give promise of superior merit. We shall
have more to say Of this new enterprise
next week
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. I'm anoth-
er column is an advertisement of Mr., c.
A. Richardson, the grocery and produce
dealer, offering his stock for sale, with the
privilege of leasing the popular stand. He
is one Of our most successful and enter
prising merchants, and we greatly regret
that infirm health withdraws him from the
business circles 81 stauntoa,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

THERE was hardly breathing room at
Eee tewa Hal! last night, though each seat
was a reserved one, There were twenty
one 81 the audience seated on the stage.
The performance of the Mendelssohn
Quintette was fully worthy of such an ova-
ton, and the encores were frequent,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

TORN TO PIECES BY TRAIN. Satur-
day night at o'clo an Extra freight left
the Charlottesville DEPOT on the G. & o.
road and when near the Riyanna bridge,
J. W. Williams the fireman, while the
train was at full speed went out on the
engine to oil the cylinders. The brakes
were put down and it is supposed the sud
den jar threw Williams from the engine
on the track in front. He was missed and
the engineer telegraphed from Keswick
back to Charlottesville to send out and
hunt for him. His body was found neal
Brannan's bridge, feearfully mutilated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

The Il Gsg CONCERT ROOM at the City
Hall is getting into shape. The galleries
are il, the stage up and the painting will
shortly commence. A three inch water
plug is to be oH the stage with section Of
lh;ose, and water pipe is to he run through
Sic hail, The roof is to be repaired ct a
cost Of $50. Mr. p'QrssV Ogden, is, we
learn, an applicant TO open the ball With
his troupe, when completed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

INSPECTION eF FLoUR.-The Quarters
report of Mr. B. F. Fifer, -four inspector
shows that the inspections in staunton for
the three manths ending January 1st.,
were; Extra, 2.2Oe barrels; Family, 17s
barrels; Superfne, 800 barrels, and Fine.
g barrels: making total Of 2,7Ol barrels.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

DEATH OF AN OLD ClTIzEN,-dr John
H. Newcome, who is well=known as the
venerable keeper of the porter's lodge at
the W. L. Asylum, died last week, of con-
sumption, at the advanced age of seventy
seven years. In the prime of life he was
an ingenious mechanic, aud was the first
man that could turn q ten pin ba
IN Stanton. He was quiet and unob;
trusive citizen. and besides his grey hairs
had good qualities which commanded the
respect Of all who knew him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
Prices of Beef Cattle All the Marker tlis Week.
CITY "a offices.

expert. nee and scrvation unhesitatingly rec M
mend Keers Roman Liniment as being the most
remarkable pain destroyer in case of burns, etc.,
that ever saw OF heard Of. H. NJ PEAKE, Of Char
lesion, SOlth Carolina,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A YOUTHFUL BRIDE.-A few days
since Mr. Jos. B. Woodward, Deputy
clerk Of Augusta County Court, issued a
marriage license to couple, the lady be-
ing only twelve years and three months,
and the gentleman twenty-five years aud
six month old. 'Quite a young wife,
sir - remarked the polite clerk. eyes,"
replied the level headed groom, "that's the
kind 1 wanted. I want one that you can
raise to your ways" The groom may not
have known how wise he was-there's lots
Of trouble with 'em sometimes when
they've been raised to somebody else's
ways.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
Rrs;ness Changes.

/ Messrs Lipscomb & Someryille are re-
moving to the Hoge Building. next door
to DR.. N Wayt G. Bro. This is one OF the
most roomy and best arranged stores in
The CITY, running back 80 feet from the
front, and gives ample room for the
storage and display Of their largely in
creased stock of China, Glassware, &c.
| The basement is filled from floor to ceiling
with stone ware, gas fitting pipes and hea-
| Wy goods in their line with the workshop
III the rear. Tho first floor is stocked with
every thing pretty and useful in China.
glass and silver, and will be lighted by two
handsome chandeliers. The large room
above will also be we'll stocked with
queensWare and house furnishing goods,
while new steam elevator will afford
easy access to every part Of this large and
we'll arranged establishment which is no
less a credit to the city, than to the enter
prlsing gentlemen Of the firm.
The firm of Undertake & Bell has been
dissolved, Mr.. Geo. r. Bell still conduct
Ing business at the old firm stand, and
Me. S. d. Timberlake having opened d
similar business at Ackerman's former
stand on Main street. Messrs. Cooke 81
Baker have dissolved, Mr.. Chas. L. Cook
having purchased his former partner out,
and continuing business at the same
place. Mr.. Simon Hilb has taken in a
partner, Nj. .jno. Rutherford, and the
firm style is now Hilb & Rutherford. Mr..
G.. A. Richardson. the well-known grocer
retireS from business.
Y. M. G a. LIBRARY.-A number of
very pleasant books have recently been adj
ded to the Association Library, among
them we mention Bakers Turkey. ''Ser-
geant's New Greece" ''Johnson's Chief
Lives of the Poets, edited by Matthew A.
mold, ''Recollections of Writer'S; by the
Clarkes, Martins s'Life of the Prince Con-
sort,'' "Modern Frelchmen" by Hamer-
ton, THE History of the Bible'' by Rev.
Dr. Moulton, Lectures Oh Preaching" by
Rev. Phillips Brooks, s'Daniel the Beloved"
by Rev. DR.. Taylor, "Paiey's Evidences
annotated by Whately, "The House by the
Works." Mcleod Of Dare" "Jean Tete-
rots Idea, 1.-The American" 'Tbe Euro
peans," "The Queen OF Sheba,'' &c. The
library is being supplied whenever it's
means will allow with fresh books. most
of which are devoted to easy instruction,
some merely to innocent recreation. 1t
now contains nearly eleven hundred vol
umes and would afford profitable and
pleasant reading for lifetime 1t is
credit to cur little city and Of great bene-
fit to our tlourishing association.
Anyone may have the use of it for six
months by paying $3.50 We hope all our
citizens will seek to avail themselves of
it's advantages and add to its usefulness by
becoming subscribers.
-ae-p-laEer-ep-Nn--
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
C0snsz Merciss5.

STANTON, Jan. 2:3rd, 1879.
FlourwEstra s! s5; superfne. 1885, Family S. 55
y ", WheGat al. S3@ez cents Lancaster, 959
Bacon thog round) 5}95 c. Lard 6@6H C. Salt sl.65;
sugar 9955a sst Meal, zoe. MoaSses c@75c;
cents: timothy seed, sl25: Wool, washed, $50
washed zoc Fork So. 5O@$575. Clover Seed $i25Y
dead sale.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A Coon ICE CRoP.-The ice pond at
the fair ground, during the recent cold
snap, yielded eight hundred loads OF ice
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A nice cake of Soap at Tyfee's Drug Store for
cents
On : cent Cigars Tyreei is ahead.
Use Tyrees Extract Lemon-there is no better
made, and only 25 cts. a bottle.
Oh. what nice smoke you can get at Tyree'
Drug Storefor 5 S.
Tyree's Extract of Vanilla is only IS cts bottle.
No better made.
BALTIMORE, Oct %, 1577-S0me time since
sprained my ankle quite severely for which l used
only Dr. DeWitt's Eclectic Cure, and which l found
Il most excellent remedy. AS general household
remedy for cramps, neuralgia, pains. Nc, it is
equaed. / am never without it,
JESSIE c. SMALL,
$40, Baltimore street, Md.
For sale by. Geo. w May s. Co
may2ttf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

Time is money, but health is happiness. If you
have bad cold or cough, use DR.. Bulbs Cough Syr-
up, it will cure you. Price, 75 cents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

"MRs. FAY's BAReAzs,'a the story in
this Paper is we'll worth reading, It gives
q good lesson.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
81 4 RRskED.


ELLlOTT-CRAWFORD.- the morning of the
10Th INST, at the residence OF the bride S father
Coz. 5 ID. Crawford, OF Augusta county, by the
Rev WI Boyd, nir John f. Elliott, OF Cha. lOtteS-
vile, and Miss ellie Crawford
HARNESBERGE K-HARNESB ERGER.-On Jan
uary 18th, 1919 by Rey. Thomas Vi. Boyd, Vim. j.
Hatnesbei ger. OF Augusta, and Miss hate e. Har-
nesberg9r, daughter Of Henry b. Harnssberger,
Esq, OF RocKinsiiam county.
EI.LIS-BAY In KittreI, N. c., at the resi-
dence OF the brides uncle, Capt Jerome FL. Fuller
January 5th, 1879. by the Rev. Mr.. Ogborn, James
Ellis to sallie Charlie, only daughter OF the late
Col Charles Fl. Bayley OF AccOmac county, Va.
No cards.
MAYS-CLEEK:-In Bath county, Va, January
md at the residence of A G. Ceek, Esq. by the
Rev. Geo. Brown MI. Geo. Mays to Miss Mulle
Ceek; and few hours after, by tine same clergy
man at the residence OF the grooms parents, nr.
John Cleek. to Miss Mamie Mays, sister of Mr..
Geo. Mays.
HANGER.-January 18th. 1879, near
Gre zen ii BY Rev A. Us Haniton Mr.. Thomas
OF Augusta county
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A VALUABLE DIscovERY.-Dr. G. w. Benson, a
Practical Physician, at LOG N. EutawSt., Batim ) e.,
Md, (who has paid much attention to nervous dis
eases,) has discovered that extract Of celery and
chamomile combined, in certain proportion, inva-
riably headache, either bilious dyspeptic ner-
vous OF sick headache, neuralgia and nervousness.
This is triumph in medical chemistry, and sufferer
all over the country are ordering by mail He pre-
pares it in pills at 60 GEMS per box. The Doctor
is largely known and highly respected in Baltimore
-EpiscopaJ Methodist as- Sold by all Druggist and
country stores mar1-1Y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

The old style and steam too costly! Try hav
ing your Job Work done by the Water Power presses
of the INDICATOR, All the prices reduced.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
Local
Close Of a Busy and Varied Life.

Dp.r11 OF wsI. A PRATT THE ENGINE
AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF A LONG
AND BUSY LIFE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

CHEAP quick and good Job Work-no expense in
press wOrk-Motor Presses at INDICATOR office
Try the reduction Of prices there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

From DIR. S. w. HUNTER, Baltimore, Md Having
become familiar with Coldens Lieblg's Liquid Ex-
tract of Beef and fonic In. gora or, take easure
in recommending it as an exc 'llent preparation,
combining as it does FOOD and ToNICil renarka
BILE way producing good blood, health and strength
G. w. May & Co., Agents. dec CIT
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

Good news for the bald. Geo. W. May & Co., are
agents Tor Carboline, Natures Modest Remedy. viii
positively produce growth of hair on a bald head
Oct4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

The question is frequently asked, Where can you
buy the cheapest groceries Invariably answered,
AT WILSON'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

FROM DIR. S. J. BELT, BALTIMORE, Md have
prescribed Coden's Lebig's L qu,d Extract of Beef
and Tonic l yigo or and ceerfully state that il
has met my most stnguine expectations. giving tc
patients long enfeebled by ronic diseases, debi
ty weakness loss Of appetite and Indigestion the
needed nutrition AMI nerve food. Geo. w. May s
Co. Agents. jan24.2t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

A RARE CHANCE for a business man with ST.
000or ECO cash, to go into the Grocery and Produce
trade.
The most desirable business stand, the best cash
and credit custom, and the most select stock OF
goods in The city. All will be sold without any
serve, stock fixtures, goodwill, custom, and every
thing entraced in well established and ffrst-cass
business. The premises will be rented leased fol-
five yeas.
The present p"oprietors health does not admit OF
his contin ling in the business, and his Physician
advises a change. Sc.
For tie ms, &C., apply in person to
janA G. A. RICHAR DSON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

January, 10th 1879.
ReceiDtS for the week
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-01-24

Dr. Geo. S. Walkes, so well ana favorably known
n Augusta and adjoining counties, is associated
with Geo W, May & Co., in their drug business on
lAugusta street, opposite the Augusta National
Bank and will be CAD to see his many friends at
his new pace.ofs business. oct4
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-08-09
4 NOBLE YOUTH.

The following verses were written
aud read by young lady twen'y-four
years ago, on the occasion Of benefit
for three children. whose parents, Hsr-
vey II and Eliza Jones, were murdered
by tue indians, on White river, Wash
ington Territory. October 25. 1858
They were widely published a. the
time. and at the reques: Of l,dy friend,
We again give them to the puhlic now.
In speaking Of the elder chil', . lad
then perhap. Of eight yesrs. The FrTs
Pre-. s.ii. His care If the little
brother and sister was SO paternsl and
manly that 1t excited admiration,
wherever he went. and at San Francisco
benefit vas given at the theatre, from
which he realized 1880. and with
which he met his expenses with pru
dence and ability that seem. little short
Il IA iracul0us
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-08-09
MARRIED BY CHANCE.


The Count Dc NJ lived ina state Of
single and independent blessedness.
He was yet young, very rich, and was
surrounded by everything that could
giye enjoyment to life-except a wife.
lie had frequently thought Of becoming
. husband. but bad slwsys declared of
before the knot was tied Once, how
ever, he found himself very near com
mitting the folly Of matrimony. A
young person. the daughter of one
Of his friends. pleased him-her
fortune pleased him. not less. perhaps,
than her person aud accomplishments,
and there were other reasons for con
venience. etc. to justify the union. The
count. who had so frequently made the
first step toward ma,rimony. but as
frequently drew back. had no; ye, de-
cided upon the course he should adopt
in this case He hal promised the
friends of the lady. repeatedly, but had
made no outward sign of performance.
His future mother. however. knowing
his weakness in this respect, resolved
TO bring matters to . termination, and
tutrelOre, uetuhuNtu VI tuc Couut
whether he would or would not marry
her daughter. and requested an imme-
date reply. The count found himself
in great embarrassment. At this mo-
mep, his fears and hesitation returned
with more force than ever-he trcmbled
at the consequences. To give up his
cherished bachelorhood be found Was
hard it was almost impossible to aban
don it In this emergency. be re-
solved to appeal to chance. He wrote
two le,ters-in the one be accepted the
hand Of the lady. IN the other refused
1t. He then put them into hat, aud
called his servant.
Take one of these letters. said be,
.and carry it Ia the chateau de -
Which, sir :
Which ever you please.
The servant chose a letter. The count
burned the other without opening II.
A distance of ten lesgues separated the
two cha,eauy. The domestic must
be absent twenty four hours; twenty
four hours must elspse before the count
can know his fate. His situation Is