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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
sPoRTING

New YORK, Oct. l0.-James Reilly and
George Lee, we'll known oarsmen, are
matched for two mile straight away race
on the Harlem River tomorrow.
Murphy maintains his lead in the con
test for the O'Leary belt and five thous-
and dollars. AT nine this morning the
score was: Allen. 36G; Bran. 22l; Bri
ody, 356; Curran, 345; Faber. 37s; How
ard. 368; Mckee, $50; Mahoney, 352
Murphy, 1893; Pierce, 293; Russell. 348;
Spellacy, $40, Walker, 344;
Bran and Spellacy have Withdrawn
The former made 22I miles, the latter
$40
The following ia the noon score: Allen
365; Briody 366; Curran, 359; Faber
39l; Howard, 3si; Mckee, 268; Maho
ney, 1862; Murphy 407; Pierce, 300
Russell, $50; Walker, $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Rock Island. Illinois. Friday. October 10. 1879.

unevaDgelzed are reckoned as falling to
the care OF the American Board, Resolu-
tlons were adopted to put the whole of the
Otis legacy into missionary work at the
earliest moment. and that the exploration
of Genital Africa be continued and new
missions established. The officers of
last year were unanimously reelected.
The next place of meeting is Lowell, Mass.
BUFFALO, Oct 9.-The freight hands
at the large transfer house Of the Lake
Shore and New York Central roads. at
East Buffalo, struck for higher wages
to-day. Considerable excitement pre-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

Each of Warmers Safe Remedies-the
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, Safe Pills.
Safe Nervine, and Safe Bitters, is assert
ed to be the best of its class, and the IN
tentiou is to keep it SO. IF any medical
expert can add an ingredient which Will
improve any one of them, he will be PAID
high price for the improvement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Important Information.

Macalister Cough Mixture DOW being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy 10 the market.
It is a boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton. Asthma, Bronchitis &c. and single
teaspoonful taken IN time vii! prevent a
fresh cold' from developing into some
thing worse.
Il is also valuable remedy ior whoop-
ing-cough and groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Bengston
Druggist I'd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
vEw 5--sEv.

NEWARK, o.; 10. John nerhoffer, a
farmer near here. was shot dead in his
house yesterday. His wife and hired
man, Frank Lannon's. have been arrested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Oct. 10.
wheat-Very unsettled and higher; No red l
1901 1914; Ispring lO4 cash; ls16 Nov; ID
Dec.
Corn-Firm and steady; 3sk cash; Ss1S Nov;
80 May.
0ats-steady and firm; 27AG279s cash; 2sx
Nov.
Rye-CS.
Barley-74.
Pork-Firm and higher; 10 80 cash; Q 10 Nov; 9
62M bid Jan.
Whisky 07.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs Receipts 10000; steady, light aO93 30;
heavy 1908 80.
CattIe-Receipts 1920; dull; weak and lower;
shipping 4 00614 80.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking desh Yivacity, electric power, vital, brain
or nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal excesses abuse, etc aged persons TO retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
tion should use Wells Health Renewer," remark
a bile in preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility premature decline, etc 81 at Druggists.
Depot IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
$500 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for a case they will not cure or help
or for anything impure or injurious found
in them-Hop Bitters. Test it. See
Truths or Proverbs. another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. It is not a
quack nostrum but reliable remedy,
vouchod for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known 'Lithon-
triptic' is in general demand being consid-
cred the best remedy of it's class in the
market For sale by druggists. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
An CTeEsive Breath.

is abominable. and there is no excuse for
1t. SOZODONT will always eradicate this
evil from whatever cause But there are
thousands who utterly neglect any care of
their teeth, and sputter their gossip into the
faces OF their listeners regardless of the
annoyance they infict.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
{ 1lEs1.4EGR.A.Pls E. .Pls1HIC.
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.

RUSSIA
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 10.-The Rust
caya Pro,cda newspaper has been sus-
pended five months.
FRANCE
PARIS. Oct. 1o.-1 he Cote Europeonne
denies the report relative to the coming
Russian external loans
ENGLAND.
LONDON. Oct. 10.-Count Schouyaloff
has arrived in the city.
BIRMINGHAM, Oct. l0.-At the quar-
teriy meeting of iron trade, prices were
strong all around and in several instances
an advance was obtained
Extensive purchases of tin plates were
made by the Americans at 4(96 shiilings
per box advance on recent minimum
rates. The Americans also made large
contracts for raw and old iron
LONDON, Oct. l0-The second great
challenge, stakes for two years old aud
upwards, over the last three quarters of
the Rowley mile, at Newmarket. was won
by Rayon Don By half length; Lollypop
second. Placeria third Parole was beaten
off
The juvenile handicap for two year
olds. over the House course, the last five
furlongs of the Rowley mile was won by
Geraldine third. The race was won by a
neck. the same distance between the sec
ond and third.
LONDON, Oct. 1O.-lnfantry will be
stationed throughout the county of Mayo,
Ireland,
Elliott announces willingness provis-
ionally to withdraw bis challenge to Han
Ian that he may meet Boyd on the Thames
championship course in contest for f200
a side. Elliott proposes that the winner
of the match should sign an agreement to
deposit 9200 for match with Hanlan.
Advices from Capetown to Sept. 23d
are as follows: The presence of troops
and Sir Garnet Wo!sely's emphatic declar-
alton that England intends to claim Trans
vaal, have produced quieting effect on
Beers.
Affairs in Zululand are quiet, but the
reports was current that Dabuimanzi, a
brother of Cetewayo, had been killed.
1t seems likely that Secoeoeni will sub
NIT. Mairosi continues defiant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Keep bottle ofSPALDING's GLUE, and
apply to such gossip's lips.
Pilesi Pilesi Pilesi

Do you know what it is to suffer with
Piles? If you do,you know what is one of the
worst torments of the human frame. The
most perfect cure ever known is Kidney
Wort, 1t cures constipation. and then it's
tonic action restores health to the diseased
bowels, and prevents recurrence of the
disease. Try it without delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Hundreds OLE PEOPLE ha

HUNDREDS OF People have been per-
manently cured of the Piles by using
PONDS EXTRACT. Half teaspoonful
should be taken three times day, and the
parts bathed freely. A compress wet with
it, and kept in place by a bandage, will
prove beneficial. In extreme cases, half
an ounce or more may be injected night
and morning. when the Piles are internal
Beware of limitations. Ask for PoND's
EXTRACT. and take no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Cunduranco.

No use of having the chilis, 10 use of
headache ,or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
q new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Brain & n erve|

Nervous Prostration, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiscretons, excuses, vices or Irregular
tiles (often continued TO more mature years., cured
BY Wells Health Renewer." greatest remedy on
Garth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhpa and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
s., at Druggists. Advice free. Depot, 50 Barclay
St, New York, and for Rock Island AT Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Gid AedFord.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medford Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston They keep only strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
weatnarsPronahilltles.

WASHINGTON. Oct 0.--Indications for
the Upper Mississippi aud Lower Missouri
valleys; occasional rain, followed by clear
or partly cloudy weather, winds mostly
westerly. stationary or niger barometer,
lower temperature
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Blacking
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

PURE COP LIVER OTL made from fresh
selected livers, on the sea shore. by Cas-
we'll Hazard & Co., New York. 1t is ab-
solntely Pure and s,ceet Patients who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians have decided it superior to any
of the other oils 10 the market.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Summer Suits.

J. T. Dixon, the popular cutter and
filter, has large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant sty es to which he
invites the attention of the public. Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
MEDICAL.
w-A SIZE THING !

Itnever fails. Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
IT,inary, Kidney, Bladder anp Genital Diseases.
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay St., New York, and for Rock Isl-
and q BengstOn's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
NEw ynRF
70 be Kept at the Heaa

New YoRK. Oct. 10.-Arrived, the
Silesia, from Hamburg.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
st. Louis Market.

ST. Louis, Oct 9.
Wheat-Opened higher but declined; No red
/ 1914 cash; 21A Nov; 22X Dec; 10H year.
Corn-Lewer; 3614 cash; 35ss Oct; 34ss Nov.
Gats-25A.
Rye-67H.
Barley-70.
Whisky o.
Pork-10 so.
Lsrd-6 20.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 1s 600; active and better; mixed
packing 40613 20; Workers to Baltimores 60G3
20; butchers to select COOS so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

New York Market.
NEW YoRK. Oct. 10
FINANCIAL.
Gold ] 90
Money-66l7
6overnmente-Steady.
q. s. Bonds 6R ceut 9o's 1881. ....lo5
AZ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -O5B
NeW De lVo1e
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Spring firm; western MQ%c better!
very quiet; No / white 39l Nov.
Corn-Firm; 54H055.
Barley-Quiet.
Oats-Firm; mixed western 3S040.
Pork-Very strong; 10 0U.
Lard-Steady; O So.
Whisky-Unchanged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
That Oninine will oura any Feyer is "

That Quinine will cure any Fever is well
knowD. But it is strange that the other
febrifuge principles contained in Peruy an
bark are more powerful than Quinine, and
do not produce any annoying head symp-
toms like buzzing in the ears. This fact
is proved by Dr. F. Wilhoft's Anti-Per
iodic or Fever and Ague Tenic. which is a
preparation of Peruvian bark, without
Quinine, according to the declaration of
it's proprietors. Wheelock, FiDlay & Co.,
of New Orleans.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

Every lady uses Pozzoni's medicated
complexion powder 1t is household
treasure. The madam finds it impossible
TO go down town without first rubbing it
on. If the baby cries she goes for the
puff-box IF the "old man" comes home
ruffled or chafed, because business is dull,
&c.. Pozzoni's powder cools and allays bis
troubles. Then all is gladstone joy. No
family should be without IT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
Lilly White, for the Complexion

Rendering It smooth and snowy white. Price, 80
cents per box.
ITALIAN MEDIoATED SoAP.-Cures Salt Rheum,
Erysipelas, Ring Worms, Flesh Worms. Chafed
and Cbapped face and hands. and good shaving
compound. Price, 30 cts per cake.
PoUDRH SUBTLE, er DRPILAToRY PowDER.-Re-
moves han from low foreheads, upper lips, arms
and hands, &c, instantaneously, on single appica-
ton, and positively without injury TO the skin.
Price, 81 per bottle.
LIQUID VEGETABLE RoUoE.-ImpaFts a delicate
roeeate tinRe 20 the complexion so closely imita-
ting nature as 20 defy detection. and immovable BY
rubbing with cloth or handkerchief. bOctB bottle
NINE. M. b. II. GoURAnD,
Sole Proprietor, 4S Bond St, New York.
Sold by Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. W. RATHBUN.

~ Notary Public. All business will receive
prompt attention. Office in Room ,, Buford's
Block, Rock Island, Ill. 9-2d&w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-10

RUSSIA
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. lO.-The Rust
cay0 Fro,cda newspaper has been sus-
pended FIVE months.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04

GOOD, DRY PINE AND OAK WOOD
W at from $3, $3.50, to ~ per cord, or 81 80,
Al Ia and k2 per baIf cord. delivered. ASTHRA-
CITE COAL. all sizes-lowest cash prces lor Irst,
class coal. SPLIST. GLOVER HILL. ara SOFT
COKE aud ENGINE COAT-af BtEds-Iowess
prices. Broad streets, opposite Tseairc, or Nine
teenth and Cary streets. ,, ,,cr
lnli Il - .-.s,r. l. 4. ~. thOs...
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04
Notes from the Capitol.

Governor Holiday and his secretary, MIR.
Taylor. left for Alexandria yesterday morn
ing, and will be absent 4 week or more.
The bill proposing to reduce the pay or
county superintendents Of public schools
failed 10 pass, not much 10 the regret OK the
parties most affected. .,T..
The tax to he deducted from coupons Will
be the same this year as last. .. ...: sa...'
The new funding bill has to be sent TO
England TO get the acceptance OF the Lon
don Funding Association. ~
The condition OF Dir. William j. Bigger
was somewhat improved Yesterday.
An; act was passed and approved lncor-
porating Thomas w. boswell, George ID.
Wise. John f. Lewis, A. q. BaDcock, w. y.
Schoolcraft, j.. l.. Schoolcraft, f. Stearns,
n r W. Hoxsey. e.. X. Macon, Chastain
White and J. D. Snellings, under the name
and 81 vie OF the Virginia Jockey Club. The
object OF the corporation is the improve
nent of the breed-oi horses in Virginia.
Abraham Warwick, Francis Skiddy, NlE-
liam r. Kirkland, Robert J. BarkSdaIp>
William Won Sacks. William II. Mcfarland,
Randolph Barksdale, and George A. Barks-
dale, were INCORPORATED under the name Al
style OF the GalleSo Mills Aanuiactufing
Company, They have the right to manl-
| foct,ire flour and meal from wheat, rye,
blIckwheat, corn, and other grain; 10 man
ufacture and weave cloths and other FABRICS
OF cotton, woollen, silk, and other material,
and to manufacture paper. The caplta
stock is to be not less than S2OO,0OO nor
more than S2,000,000.
One OF the resolutions adopted and ap,
proved requests our representatives and
| directs our senators "to stamp out the cottle
disease" e"-s big job truly.
Now is the time to give the Cap'tol gooo
cleaning up. 1t needs it.badly in places.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS, THURSDAY.
Harnsburger and ais. against 1anccy and
ais. Appeal allowed and SupersededS
awarded TO decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Rockingham county, pronounced on the
29th OF November, 1878.
Wood, &C., against Powell. Writ Of error
and SuperSedeaS awarded to judgment Of
the Corporation Court OF the city OF Nor
folk, rendered on the 3lst OF July, 1868.
Brown against Browns administrator and
ais, upon petition for rehearing. Rehcar-
ing refused.
Burgess against Belvin and ais. Appeal
allowed and SupersedeaS awarded to de-
cree Of the Chancery Court Of the ci'y Of
Richmond, pronounced on the 10th January,
1870. -
Kloss and ais. against O'NciI and others.
Appeal allowed from decree Of the Chancerv
Court OF the city Of Richmond, pronounced
10Th December, 1878.
Janncy and ais. against Nchols's admin
istrator and ais. From the Circuit Court
OF Loudoun county. Affirmed, Judge Mon
cure delivering the opinion.
Taylor's executor against Wilson and
ais. From the Circuit Court OF King and
Queen county. Affirmed, Judge Christian
delivering the opinion.
'trix, &c. From the Circuit Court OF Lu-
nenburg county. Affirmed, Judge Ander-
son delivering the opinion.
Robertson against Clopton, Judge: upon
a petition for Il mandamuS. Ndndanus
refused and rule discharged, Judge Staples
delivering the opinion. This was case to
test the right of A. c. Attkisson to hold the
place of attorney for city OF Manchester and
also OF member OF the House OF Delegates,
and was decided in his fayer.
Rcdd and ais. against Supervisors OF Hen.
ry county. From the Circuit Court OF
Henry county. Affirmed, Judge Burks de-
liyering the opinion. -.
Johnston against Wilmer. Argued By S.
F. Beach, Esq, for appellant, and Kent d
Neae and John Hunter, Jr., for appellee,
and submitted.
Cozart and wife against Mandeville's adj
ministrator. Argued by II. o. Claughten,
Esq, for appellant, and continued until to-
daY,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04

TRIAL. OF CoNvICTs-CIRCuIT-Co Court JU-
RoRs.-The Circuit Court Of the city. OF
Richmond will be engaged on Saturday the
5th instant in trying the convicts in the
pententiary charged with felonies commit
ted in the penitentiary. The following gen.
tlemen have been selected to serve as 1tl-
rors Thomas Boiling" q. T. Briggs, X. D.
Muse, A. G. Knowles, George !. Lumpkln,
Robert b. Kasey, George w. Mayo, Inomas
M. Jones, l.. C. MCGEE. George l. Herrlng' II,
Il. II. Winston, John ID. PieasantS, W. o.
Jenkins. p. T. Atkinson, n: L. M1sg,es'
worth, John Ii. Burnett, Napoleon bufke'
r. p. Mayo, w. E.. johnson, Reuben A.
Lacy. Samuel T. Allen. w: a.. Tyree, Il. 5.
price. and Haryie D. Goddin.
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Brief NemS.-A fire occurred in the
woods in rear OF Dir. Flournoy's, on the
Broadrock road, yesterday, and spread very
rapidly, causing Mr.. Flournoy to tear down
Il laI ge portion OF his fence to prevent its
being destroyed. The fire originated from
the burning Of trash-pile. ~
Mr.. Collin J.. MaRae, formerly OF this
city, was recently elected captain OF the
Lonc-star Rifle Cluh, of Galveston, Texas.
There will be several county officers elect
ed next month";. EIeetioneering among the
different candidates goes bravely on.
The County Treasurer was engaged yes
terday in paying warrants presented by the
members OF the Board OF Supervisors for
services rendered. Several school.warranIS
were also paid.
The CoHnty Supervisors will meet again
at tue Chesterfield courthouse the first
Monday in June. H..
Rev. Dir. Meddtel preached to q large
congregation at the Meade Memorial chukcs
last night. .,..~ -. -....... . 1888.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04

PosTl OFFICE STATISTICS. following
Is report Of mail matter delivered and col
Iected BY the letter. carriers at the Richmond
office, and the expenses incident thereto, Tor
the month OF March: Carriers employed,
49,; delivery trips daily, 2,3H; collection
trips daily, 2,344; registered letters ae-
.liyered, 1,10l; mail letters delivered. ll5,-
9A2; mail postal-eards delivered, 2!,95o;
local letters delivered, 1866; loca, postal
cards delivered, s,9Os; newspapers, &C., de-
Jiyered, 59,919; letters returned to the
office, 23s; letters collected, 63,546; postal
cards collected, 2i,72e; newspapers, &C.,
collected, 1850; total postage on ioca,
matter delivered through the boxes, general
delivery, Or by carrier, Sao2,26.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-04

A NEW COUNTRY ENTERPRISE num-
ber OF the enterprising, farmers In the VI
cinity OF Elk Island have taken steps iook-
ing to the establishment OF weekly market
auction ut Elk Island, in; james rivef, about
City miles from this city, and have placed
the matter iii the hands OF an enteIPf'sihS
gentleman who formerly lived In kicnmonu. on.h
The first auction will take, place on the 29th
instant. It is proposed to sell stock and
sTch country produce as owners desire sold.
r. is also contemplated to offer Richmond
goods for sale at the same time, and num-
Ter Of merchants have already become IN
Tterested inth scheme. ~ ~ j J; 'sf!h
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MANCHESTER AsD VICINITY.

The Chesterfield Supervisors and the Ere.
Brsthqe.-The Board Of County Supervisor:
/ Of Chesterfield held a meeting yestcrda,
morning ,Iat Kleyesahpsl for the purpose oi
taking into consideration an appropriation
Of funds towards the repairing Of the Free
bridge. Present: Messrs. D. NJ. Goode
| (presi6ent), s. J. Dnval, W. E.. Spears. Il.
l.. Jones, Maior Joseph Walker, and James
d. Jones. -.
Major Walker slatef the object Of the
meeting (it being called meetine), and fur
D'shed the law recently eBzeted by the Gen
eras Assembly concerning the nDpropria-
tioDs OF funds towards the Seaintcnancc OF
the Free bridge by the supervisors Of Ch2s-
terfcsd, which shall be not meTe than $50
ann iuaity> He then offered a resolution TO
appropriate that amount.
OIr. James B. Jones presented as an
amendment to the resolution. Substituting
5000 instead Of $3.50, but after TIM concIu-
sion OF Major Walkers argument b. with
drew bis amendment.
The resolution presented by hIr. Walker
was referred to committee Of thE3c. and
was afterwards presented to the BoasHs. 1t
'seadS as follows:
Whereas il is represented to the ssard
FIAT the bridge Known as the Free bgldgc,
connecting the cities or Richmond 3nd
Manchester, has been declared impassgbse
of renaiSs,. and the Board bsigg
authorized by ksS to appropriate to me
Manchester Free-bridge commissioners ff9
such purpose an asaount not to exceed TIE
sum OF $3.50 annrsassy; therefore be it
Resolved, That abe sum OF $3.50 is herebo
appropriated, TO be- expended in repairing
the said bridge, i'm order that the said bridge
may be. re0pened for travel Immediately;
and the clerk Of the Beard is hereby ordered
to draw warrant upon the Treasurer OF
the county for the ansot,nt above named,
payable to the order % She president OF the
said Board OF Bridge Commissioners, orany
person authorized by the said Board OF
Commissioners 70 receive the amount ap-
propriated: Provided shat the bridge may
he free TO the people OF she county OF Cbes-
tcrieId for the period OF one year from the
time the said bridge is reJpened for travel
And the clerk, OF the Board is instructed TO
forward copy oD this order to the presi-
dent OF the Board Of Bridge Commission
ers, and TO the Councils OF the cities OF
Richmond and Manchester.
Adopted.
Since Richmond, Manchester, and Ches-
teItield have appropriated the requisite
funds towards TIE repair OF the bridge, the
work, it is believed, viii be begun at very
early date.