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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

There is a decided improvement
in the iron trade of Northern New
Jersey. Forges that have been idle
since 1878 are being reopeued, and
the forces kept on in many of them
night and day. New mines are also
being opened and new furnaces built.
At Boonton, however, the furnaces,
fol ges and rolling mills, in which mil
lions have been Invested, have been
idle for four years, and are likely to
remain so. The largest furnace of
the Reading (Pa.) iron works. which
went out Of blast four years ago, was
blown in yesterday. This company Is
now building new tube mill, which,
when finished, will give employment
to 200 additional hands
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

ATcHEsoN, KAN, Aug. 14.-The
quarterly report Of the State board OF
agriculture, just published, which en-
bodies the official returns OF township
assessors for the year ending March 81
last, states the area in winter wheat
aggregates |, 297 500 acres, an Increase
of 223. 900 acres over 1873, and on in
crease of over 100 per cent. for the last
three years. The area in spring wheat
is over $4,000 acres. The area in corn
is 1925. 900 acres, an increase OF 500
900 acres over 1878 and of 60 per cent.
during the last three years. The area
IN oats is $4,000 acres. The total
area in all farm crops aggregates l.
757. 900 acres, an increase during the
past year of l,2S0,0O0. acres. Winter
wheat is unusually fine, and corn prom
Uses the largest yield ever known in the
State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
A Busy PoLITfCIAN.-A gentlem

A Busy POLITlCIAN.-A gentleman
just from Maine says Senator Blaine
never worked so hard as now that he
is throwing his whole energy into the
campaign, and that when he is not on
the stump he is writing letters and edl-
torials for newspapers. He has a tele-
graph instrument and an operator IN
his house and a shorI-hand writer at his
elbow. Besides, he is printing a cam
paign paper that he calls the Honest
Truth. Blaine is represented as claim
ing republican majority of 5000 at the
election, which is rather
close figuring, when it is remembered
that 10000 votes will perhaps be cast.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

CUMBERLAND, MD., Aug. II.
three O'Clock this morning III Black Oak
bottom. seventeen miles west of this
city, freight engine on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad ran into rear of ex-
press train No. l. Ellis Mcdonald, aged
81, engineer of the freight engine, was
instantly killed. The express train had
been delayed by disabled freight train.
The freight engine and several cars
were thrown down an embankment.
The passengers on the express train es-
capped injury. Mcdonald, the unfortu-
nate engineer, has a family residing at
Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

MEMPHIS, Aug. l4.-Forty cases in
all were reported to the board ofhealth
torday, thirty Of whom were colored
Among the whites are exIAlderlnan
Thos. Moffett, Christian Rizer and
Mrs. Kennedy. There were ten inter-
ments DR.. Oscar Berry, Lizzie Sum
mers, Jacob Clements, Mrs. Anna
Dowd, Thos. Downey, j. NJ. Tighe,
Lizzie McElroy, John Gillian, color
ed, Margaret Roe, colorcd, aud Miss
johanna Ostmann. Two of these died
without the city limits. Maj Gay is
considered out of danger. Ed. Moon
is improving.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

During a performance of Pima
fore by amateurs at Warrenton,
Va, on Saturday night, a lamp
was overturned from the footlights,
and the burning oil quickly spread
toward the audience. For several
minutes much excitement prevail
ed. and the audience were with
difficulty restraining from gener-
al rush for the door, but the per-
formers and the orchestra, taking
in the situation. proceeded with
the opera, restoring confidence.
Senator Lamar and Gen. w. y.
Sherman were present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Disastrous Fire i'm Boston.
b RNINu OF FREMONT TEMPLE-TuF
PARKER HOUSE THREATENED WITH
DEsTTgcTIoN-Loss 100000.

URN INC OF FREMONT TEMPLR-TuF
PARKER HOUSE THREATENED WITH
DEsTTgcrIoN-Loss 100000.
BosroN, August IA "A fire broke
out about eleven o'clock to night in
tina rear part of the roof of the Ire
mont Temple, situated on fremont
street, and adjoining the rear portion
ofthe Parker House. The flames got
pretty good Roadway before the ar
rival of the fire department, and be-
fore the engines got fairly at work the
roof was destroyed and portion OF
the walls on the side and rear had fall.
len in, almost completely destroying
the building. The fine organ, near
which the fire broke out, is destroyed,
and the building is very thoroughly
Quilted.
The blaze soon assumed the propor-
tons of an extensive confagratiOn, and
the proximity to the Parker House,
on School street, opposite the City
Hall, occasioned general alarm to the
guests of that hotel, nearly all of whom
had retired. The building seemed in
imminent danger, and the guests made
hasty preparations for change of
quarters. Many Of them not being
willing TO stand the risk Of the hotel
catching fire promptly LETT the house,
while others quickly got their baggage
into the hall aud corridors, awaiting
the moment when it would BE- neceS-
sary to seek safer accommodations.
In about an hour, however, the fire
was well under control, and beyond
slight scorching of the walls in the
rear portion of the hotel, no material
damage was done. The loss on the
Temple, which is owned by the Amer
lean Baptist Society, is estimated at
100000 to $4,000 Several fire.
men were injured by FILLING walls, but
it is thought none were dangerously
hurt. The fire is believed to have
originated from the combustion of gas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

BURGLARS SHOT.-Thc Martlnsburg
Statesman states that Morgan Thomp
son and Isaac Keesecker were shot and
badly wounded in Berkeley county, w.
Va. Thursday night of last week by
Mr.. David Hedges. while in the act of
breaking INTO Mr.. Hedges's store.
Thompson was found lying in the
woods short distance from the store
next morning, and Kceseckcr was also
found in the woods day later. Both
have been committed to Jail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Notice to all Concerned.

n II persons knowing themselves 10 be indebted
IA TO the estate Of the late 8. A banner, decd,
viii please, without delay, call on the undersigned
and settle the same by the payment OF that sum
or executing Of negotiable notes, with approved
endorsers, payable al Shenandoah County Bank,
within 20 days after date.
Those having claims against the estate Of The
late g. A. banner, decd, upon the presentation OF
the same win be allowed Offset or credit - the
extent Of his Indebtedness to the said decsdent,
provided, they are mutual accounts and can be
satisfactorily proved.
We cordially invite customers to the store, Wis
are DESTROYS Of purchasing goods at Reasonable
prices, NIL WALTON,
ED. NEWMAN
Administrators c. I. .. Of .. A. Dannsr, decd
June 10. 1873. II.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Machnere Hall, so prominent por-
lion Of the Centennial Exhibition, has at
last been entirely demolished,and Moth
ing now remains except portion of
the flooring aud a few piles OF lumber.
The purchaser, who paid $4,000 for the
entire structure, having disposed Of
nearly all the material has made a prof
it Of several hundred per cent. on the
speculation. -,r.s
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Providence, r. l.. Aug. l5.-Ars.
William Sprague remained at Canonchet
last night, a kinsman from OHIO being
one Of the friends IN the house, but the
position was exceedingly uncomfortable
for all parties. Mr.. Spraguc declares
that he will have the children at all
hazards, and forbids the servants to
obey any Of his wiie's orders without
consulting him. Mrs. Spraguo is re-
ported as greatly Frustrated by the
events Of the past few days, as also by
cruel reports Of the newspapers and by
for the children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Senator John Paul, OF Rockingham,
and Maj. Charles S, Stringfellow, of
Petersburg, Va. addressed an immense
audience at the Academy of Music, in
the latter place, as the best mode of
settling the public debt of Virsinil. The
former spoke in advocacy of re-adiu. It
mcnt and the latter advocated settle
ment on the brokers bill plan. Mayor
Wm. L. Cameron presided.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

The wheat crop of Illinois this
year amounts to 40,04l, 252 BUSH
els, an average of 10 2-3 bushels
per acre, and is valued at S37,-
2G6, 757. an average of IS cents
per bushel in the producers
hands. 1t is considered tho largest
and most valuable wheat crop ever
made in Illinois, The total land
sown in wheat was 2.137, 063
acres.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

The funeral Of Mr.. Joseph +.
Frye, who was murdered in Boston
by an unknown person or persons
last Thursday night, took place
yesterday, largely attended by
friends and relatives, including
many representatives OF the leather
trade.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Col. Bob Ingcrsoll has proclaimed
war against Hayes and the republican
party. The cause OF all this trouble is
that Mr.. Hayes refused TO grant a par
don to d. NJ. Bennett, convicted a
short time since for sending questiona-
BILE matter through the United States
mails,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

FATAL Coal OIL ACCIDENTAL
Mechanicstown. Frederick county, Nd.
Thursday afternoon, while Frank Mar
tin, aged about fourteen years, an only
son OF Edward Martin, was engaged in
roasting peanuts. he attempted to pour
coal oil on the fire, when the can ex-
ploded and he was dreadfIliy burned,
death ensuing Friday morning. w. A.
Hahn and Mr.. Adelsberger. in attempt
ing 10 save the boy. had their hands
badly burned. ou esf 81 9a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

The barn OF Mr.. Melville Hop
kins, at Halfway Station, Chester
field county, Va, was struck by
lightning early yesterday morning
and totally destroyed, with 100
bushels of wheat and farm imple-
ments, Total loss $1,000; no in
sur&nec.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

PoUGHKEEPsIE. n. Y. Aug. ia
son of Charles Il. Jewell, of the New
York police force who was visiting his
grandfather near this city, while gath
ering apples in an orchard to-day, was
stung by a number Of hornets and died
from the effects Of the stings in half an
hour. lie was ten years old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Potter, who has been truodling a
'wheclbarrow across the continent
from San Francisco for some months
past, has arrived a, ST. Loais. In a
few days be will resume his journey
to New York via Pittsbarg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

THE MISSES HURLBURT, purpose opening in
Il Woodstock an Academy suitable for pupils Of
all ages, which will provide thorough Collegiate
Education, aud stthe same time AFFORD facilities
for the study OF Languages, ard the Fine Arts,
such a. are rarely offered In Ike Institutions.
Time Of opening and further particulars viii
shortly be given.
Aug. 13,-n.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Shenandoah County Bank.

wooditock, Va. Aug, 18th, 1879.
At meeting of the Board of Directors the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted and ordered to
be published in the Shenandoah HERALD.
Is. Resolved that the rale heretofore existing
in relation to partial payments upon notes be re-
pealed and that the renewal Of notes in the future
shall be entirely at the discretion of the Board
ID. That the foregoing resolution shall not
affect notes maturing within the next 30 days.
Sd. That in order to insure consideration, paper
for discount mnst be left at the Bank in time for
one Of the following meetings, viz The meeting
of the Board on TUESDAYS at 9 A. VI. or the meet
ing of the Discount committee on Thursdays and
Saturdays at P. VI. as paper will DO discounte
other than at one Of these meetings.
GEO. n BORUW,
Aug l3th-3t. Cashier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Notice I

All parties are hereby notified not TO trespsss
timber or In any other way. The law will be rigid.
ly enforced against all who disregard this notice
= ' ftal 8. q. STEPHENSON,
Aug 6th-3t. ft David Kniesley, tenant
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

The Texas Pacific Railroad Company
have authorized the issue Of bonds for
s24, 100000 for the completion ofthc
road, distance Of over 200 miles.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Tn The DISTRICT COURT (OF THE UNITED
Il STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
VA October Term 1873.
In the matter Of Henry Glenn. Bankrupt
II was ordered and decrsed that William M.
Bennett one Of the commissioners Of said court as
special commissioner restate and revise former
statement Of account Of the judgment and lien
creditors of said Henry Glenn and their priorities
and before taking said account, said commissioner
shall give due notice Of the time and place Of tax
ing said account, to all parties interested
Extract from decree
COMMISSIONER OFFICE.
~ Woodstock, Va, July 75th 1879.
To Henry c. fallen Esq. assignee Of said bank
rupt and II their lien creditors their attorneys
You are hereby notified that / have fixed upon
the 18th day Of August 1879, at my once in the
town of Woodstock, Va, a. the time aud place to
execute the requirements Of said decree. At
which time and place you are notified to attend
and answer the commands Of said decree.
Given under my hand as special commissioner
the day and year as above written.
VIM. ", BENNETT,
July Seth-4t. u. S. Commissioner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
F AMILY 0WS FOR SALE !

One thoroughbred Devon. q large and constant
mixer, will be fresh middle Of August One
psr diem, with calf by Cosmo. A. J. O. @. slls,
both perfectly gentle and recommend than az
tesirsbls family cows. Will be cold cheap. Cosno
ID grandson Of Niobe the frst prize COW st Gen.
tsnnisl, who make Is lbs. butter per week.
FRANK KING.
uly sOth III. Van Buren, Furnace.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Wagons for Sale !

Two No. 1, farm wagons for sale, wzrtntsd 70 :
be put up IN the best style Sire Of boxss In one
vsgon Ia inches in the ether 81 inches.
A. BAKER,
March 2tth n strasbusva
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Southern FertIizing Company,
RICHMOND, VA.

fr0UGH no more when You can cure IL with q
~ bottle Of IRwINs COUCH SYRUP. Price g5c
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Entire Satisfaction.
Certificates.

Woodstock, July 10, 70
MESSRs. BAKERS L BROTHERS:
purchased
last fall four tons Of your wheat fertilizer and am
very much pleased with 1t and as far as haze
heard 1t has given general satisfaction. expect
TO purchase no other this fall JACOB OFT.
Lorenzoville. Va, Shenandoah County.
MESSRS. BAKER eco
Dear srs L bought Of
your agent, Mr. Jos. Msphis, last fall tive toss Of
your Soluble Phosphate. ssed II aside Of several
other standard phosphate. which cost forty-nvs
do'laIs per ton and have threshed and made four
July IT, 70. HENRY H0LLAh.
Woodstock, Va. July II, 1873.
MEssRs BAKER co.
Gentlemen IL purchased Of
your agent, Mr.. Jos. Nsphis, last fan three tons
Of your phosphate and sewed it and must say
that raised the best crop Of wheat this summer
that ever raised and recommend II to the Far.
msrs Of Shenandoah County.
Very Respectfully.
ABRAM MILLER.
Woodstock, va. July ls, 1879.
MEsSRs BAKER co,
used last season some Of your
Pho sphates and sewsd It side and side Of forty
nFe uOllar pnOsDnatee, ana nave reaiiZed5 ora
more bushels Of wheat 10 the acre, | am satisfied
that it is the best fertilizer have ever used,
have not heard Of single failure where it tp-
Piled this season. Respectfully
JNo. SWANEN.
Woodstock, Va, JHly ., 1879.
hereby certify that have used Baker L Cos.
Phosphate, and that it has given entire salts
faction. have used phosphstes Of higher price
and none have produced better results on my
land than Bakers Phosphate.
WILLIAM DONALDSON.
Woodstock. Va, July ls 70.
MESSRs. BAKER CO.
GentIemen-I have been
over different sections Of the county sncs last fall
and wherever | saw he results Of yotr supsr
Phosphate it was superior to a great many stand
ard fertilizers. Have not heard Of any failure
where it was applied
Very respectfully yours. &C.,
b. FRANK NAPHIs.
For information or Phosphate,
apply to
Jos. Maphisl
July 2Sd.-3mo.
Parties who gave notes last year for Bakers
Phosphate will find their notes in the bank at
Woodstock
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
USE THAYER'S
COIN SUMPTION
CURE.
THE CONSUMPTION CURE

There are some Coughs that arise from the Liver
or Stomach II So and you have symptoms Of the
Liver, use Thayer's Liver Powders with the Con-
sumption Cure and you vii. never regret the in
vestment Price, 20 snd SO cents and 81 per Bot
tie. Sold by all druggist
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
CONTAINING 27O ACRES,

and other necessary improvements. 80 acres Of tn .
above farm is No. creek bottom and all the up
land Of good quality.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
TERMS OF SALE 4:

One fourth the purchase money cash on the day
Of SALE and the residue In three equal instslments
Of nine. eighteen and twenty four months 10 bear
interest from the said day OF sale, for which de-
ferred payments the purchaser shall give his
bonds with approved personal security and the
deed TO be retained until all the purchase money
G. A. BROWN,
Aug. 6th.-tds. Trustee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
USE THAYER'S
BALM FORP AIM

This is one of the Finest Liniments known, as
thousands can testify.
For rheumatism Neuralgia, Toothache, Far
ache. Lumbago or Lame Back, Pleurisy or Pneu-
monia, Frosted Feet and all Excrucia.ing Pain, no
matter where located. Apply according to direc-
lions without Rubbing, and you will have relief IN
from one 10 FIVE minutes. Net Ave minutes need
any one suffer with pain Of any kind, but go h.
your drug store and get bottle Of Thayers Balm
for Pain and give it trial.
CRAMP COLO PAIN.
This Pain can be cured in Three Minutes with
the Balm. Price % and 50 cents por Bottle. Sold
by all druggists
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20
Jos. Maphis.

Parties who gave notes last year for Bakers
Phosphate will ind their notes in the bank at
Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

Woodstock, July 10, 70
MEsSRs. BAKERS L BROTHERS:
purchased
last fall four tons Of your wheat fertilizer and am
very much pleased with 1t and as far as / haze
heard II has given general satisfaction. expect
10 purchase no other this fall JACOB OFT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

These phosphates, which have
been thoroughly tried upon orr
lands and the we'll known Bickford
& Hoffman Drill can be procured
at low prices and upon accommo-
dating terms, of
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-20

VOYAGE THROUGH BEHRING'S STRAITS
THE NoRDENsKJoLD AND JEANETTE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-29

Prison-Superintcnden Pillsbury, OF New
York, estimates that the annual product OF
the mechanical industries OF the United
States 10 be worth $4,000, 100000, while that
OF the State prisons, allowing s. per day
for labor, is only $40, 900, 900, OF two tifths
OF one per cent.
\ boy ten years old, son OF w. A. Al.
bert, while playing In corn-bin in the elc-
Tator at Penfeld, ILL.,, Friday, was drawn
down a spout which was discharging into a
car. and was drowned III the corn. No ef-
forts could rescue him, although for some
time his gasping could be heard.
A Pittsburgh clergyman is 10 some dam
ger Of losing his place because he preached
sermon which somebody else wrote. 1t
Is startling to think Of the vacation OF pull
pits such a rule would lead to ii vigorously
enforced.
General James Simons, prominent
Charleston Is. CO. lawyer, and yice-pre-
sident.generai Of the Society OF the Cincn-
matt, died Saturday night. He was sixty
six years old.
Ex-Judge George D. Barnard, OF the
New York Supreme Court, died Sunday.
He. bad been suffering from Brighps dis.
ease OF the kidneys and rheumatic govt for
two years past.
The New York Superintendent OF Public
Works, MIR. Clark, has announced that the
State canals will be open for navigation on
May s.h next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-29

EE4E'aES.

REATigS.
Died on tie 9th instant. Of scarlet fever al INC
residence of her father. Thomas Knowles. ~ y l..
KNOWLES.
Dc1rcst EVA thou hast lc: lis.
We thy loss most deeply lcef,
But his God who linS bcrcf IL,
He can all our sorrows neal
Her funeral will take place 1T o O'Clock
The Both ut the residence nf her father. NJ" 23uo
VcnaGlc street, Friends Of The family rcsfcclIuiiS
invited. , =
Died April 2e. 1870. Of scar'ct-fcvcr and c'nvn'-
sion, GEORGE CLIFFORD FRANCIS. son OF
George w. Jr.. and N Kate Alien: aged three years,
eight months and nineteen days.
Farewell. farewell. my CLIFF.
We will seek him in the evening. ard gaze upon MS
chair. IT,.
tno seek him in TIC morning. and never find lin
there: $1,000, ~.
We will much deplorc his absence. and wish him
back again. .,.,,
But he no more will fill it, and we vii! wait In vain
We VIII wander in the garden aud in the silent yard,
And worry at his absence around the family board
we think his spirit whispers AMI bids US not 10 weep
For happy in his Jesus his life In Him doth slrep
f' FATHER AND MOTHER.
The funeral services will take place At Oakwooo
Cemetery THIS Tuesday AFTERNOON. the 29'h
instant, 1T o'clock Rcs;lycS and iricndS are iii-
viled 10 attend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-29

s E & gg# 49, 70
Church founded by the apostles, and then
she sends them forth, each one missionary
in his influence to the communityin whlcn
he lives, who win not rest until he secures
the services OF the Church which he mas
learned tolove at Sewanec.
In giving us William and Mary College,
gentlemen, you would be lengthening tne
cords and strengthening the stakes OF tne
tabernacle OF learning and religion that we
have erected upon that mountain top. NOT
would you at all abandon your trust in inc
control OF william and Mary College at ihe
University OF the South. You would SIM
nlv transplant it to consenial soil and en-
large and perpetuate its influence.
Very respectfully yours
The COMMITTEE
CAsKIE HARRISON,
GEORGE II. WILMER,
.JOHS MCCREADY,
TELFAIR HopGsoS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-29
Masonic Records Lost Durin. the War.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, April 26, 1873.
Editors Dispatch During the war all OF
the records OF our Lodge No. 1, A. +. and
A. NJ, were either taken, destroyed, or
carried away. We have some hope that as
they were lost during the bombardment
and sacking OF 1862 they have fallen into
hands that have preserved them. Won't
you call upon any who may have them,
whether North or South, East or West,
Federal or Confederate. 10 return them to
the old Masonic Lodge in which Washing
ton was entered, passed, and raised?
have said all OF the records were lost, not
all; for those up to 1875, think. were pre-
served; the rest are missing up to 1861.
We hope they are safe somewhere, and that
we shall get them again. A MASON.