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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Strong Evidence.

have sold ut retail price since the
4th Of December last 100 bottles of
DR.. Thomas Eclectric OIL, guarantee
ing every bottle, must say never
sold medicine in my life that gave
such universal satisfaction. In my
own case, with badly liberated
throat. after II physician pencilling II
for several days to no effect, the Ec-
lectrc Oil cured II thoroughly in
twenty-tour hours, and In threatened
Group in my children this winter II
never failed to relieve almost imme-
diately. G. Il. HALL.
GRANVILLE. Ills. March 20. 1880.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

Tubs. Pals. Churns and Market
Baskets at Teasdale 4 Brewers.
Mems Busters at 1.25, ut Doller's.
All kinds Of fresh bread, cookies,
buns sc. nj the City Bakery.
j, A. Spratler has u iino lot of salt
mackerel. white fish, trout, homeless
goldfish &c.
Deller's complete line OF stylish
Dress goods and Trimmings are un.
surpassed in this city or In this part
Of tho country, you will do we'll by
calling on him before purchasing any.
where else.
+. Buttcrick's patterns at Mrs. T,
J. Campbell's.
J. Deller's is the only palco In the
city that sells the Celluloid Collars
and Cuffs.
Lawns ut ten cents yard, In order
TO close them out, at Deller's.
Fans mt one-half their value al
Deller's.
The King OF threshers Is tho Mime.
sofa Chief. II beats tho world for nax
Sold by s. HOOKING u Co.
The great antidote for those fear
fully distressing complaints. Rheu-
matism and neuralgia. Is "That Pain
Knocker: also certain, safe and ef-
fectual remedy for cholera morbus
and all stomach complaints and psins
and aches. Warranted. Try II and
be convinced. For sale at the drug
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Teachers Examinations.

The Fall Examination Of Teachers
for Iowa County will be held AS fol-
lows:
Miiiiin, Monday and Tuesday, Sept.
18th and 14th.
Highland. Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept. 10Th and 10th.
Avoca, Friday and Saturday, Sept.
nth and 18th.
Arena. Monday and Tuesday, Sept.
10Th and 2ist.
Mineral Point. Friday and Saturday,
October list and I'd.
The examinations will begin Mt o
o'clock the first day.
No private examination will be
granted without imperative reasons,
and school boards are earnestly re-
quested not to ask TO have particular
persons licensed. as there will be q
sufficient number Of qualified teachers
to I'll the schools OF the county.
w. A. JsSEs. Co. Supt.
Mineral Point. Aug. is. 1880.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Facts that We Know.

Ii YOU are suffering with u severe
Cough, Cold. Asthma. Bronchitis
Consumption. loss of voice. tickling of
tho throat or lungs, we know that DIR.
Kings New Discovery will give you
immediate relief. We know OF hun
dreds OF cases II has completely cured,
and that where all other medicines
had failed. No other remedy can effect
one-half 80 many permanent cures.
Now, to give You satisfactory proof
that DIR. Kings Now Discovery will
cure you of Asthma. Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Consumption, severe Coughs
andCOlds, lIoarseness, or any Throat
or Lung Disease. II you win call ut
Moffetts drug store, you can got u
trial bottle free OF cost, or n regular
size bottle for 800. 2.2m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

A most interesting game of base
ball was played on Tuesday AFTER
noon, Aug. oath, on Shepards
grounds, one mile west of the city,
between the Headlights Of Mount
Carroll, Illinois, and the Orphans,
Of this place. TIL, game resulted
in favor Of the Orphans, by score
of Is to IL. Everything passed off
pleasantly, and our boys deserve
considerable praise for the victory
gained over such formidable COM
petitor. The following is the
score.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

Bethany. Ontario --Gents:-I feel
II my duty to say few words In
regard TO the great benefit | have re-
ceived from tile use Of one Of the won
ders of the world, that IL, DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. ] was one Of the great
esr sufferers for about fifteen months
with disease Of my ear similar TO
ulcers, causing entire deafness. /
tried everything that could be done
through medical skill, but without
relief. As last resort ] tried the
Electric Oil, and in ten minutes
found relief. ! continued using 1t,
aud in short time my ear was cured,
and hearing completely restored. j
have used this wonderful healer sue
cessfully In cases Of Inflammation OF
the lungs, sore throat. coughs and
colds.cuts and bruises, etc; In fact II
Is our family medicine.
Yours truly, Mrs. w. J. LAaG.
Try those nice sugar-cured hams, at
Z. Kinne's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

The use of st. Jacobs Oil is indeed
followed by the most wonderful
results. More than dozen cases
have come to my knowledge where st
Jacobs Oil effected speedy cures, but
] will only mention one iRstance.-A
man suffering for twenty-four years
from rheumatism was induced to try
the st. Jacobs Oil. He used 4 few
bottles Of this truly wonderful RENE
dy. and is now entirely well once
more. w. RErSHARDT, Elmore Wis.
Jabesh Snow, Cunning Cove, y. s.,
writes: !" was completely prostrat-
ed with the Asthma, but hearing OF
DR.. Thomas Electric OF, procured
= bottle, and it did me 80 much good
that | got another, and before 1t was
uGed was well. Ny son MAS cured
Of bad cold BY the use OF half a
bottle. II goes like nildfre, and max Is
cures wherever it il used"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
THE MARKETS.

FLOUR;-Patent, $3.50; Winter,
s2.75; Spring, 1926.
WINTER WHEAT-60c. TO Zoe.
per bushel.
SPRING WHEAT - From Goo.
to Zoe. per bushel.
OATS.-l8c. per bus.
CORN-30c per bushel.
BARLEY-From 4Oc 10 8Oc per
bushel.
FLAX-SEED-90c. to 95c. per
bushel.
POTATOES-25c per bushel.
SALT-Ordinary fine 81 90 per
Dbl. Ashton's Factory Filled Dairy
small sacks (56 lbs), 81 % large
sacks (224 lbs 90 so.
CLOVER SEED-S3.50 to $40.
per bus.
TIMOTHY-S2.00 per bushel.
HIDES--Green, 6 TO &c. per b.;
calf, 10c. per ID.
HAY--s6 90 to ~ 90 per ton.
TURNIPS-50c per bushel.
BUTTER 15c to iSc per ID.
EGGS-l0c. per dozen.
LARD-I0c. per ID.
BEANS-S1.00 to SI.20 per bu.
W0OL-Washed, 25c. TO 30c.
WOOL-Unwashed, 25c. TO &c.
TALLOW-4ic. per b.
BEEF, Mutton and Veal, in mar
kets, &c. to loo per ID.
Beehive. 1915 to 400.
HOGS-Live, 1918.
LEAD ORE-s22.00 per 1000 ID.
BLACK-JACK-S21.00 per ton.
DRY-B0NE-sl4.oo per ton.
LUMBER-tI7.oo per NJ.
PEAcHEs-65c. per box.
APPLES-25c per bushel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
CHANGE OF NAME.
The Mineral Point R. R. to be Known
Hereafter as the Chicago. Mil
waukee 4 st. Paul r. h.

An adjourned meeting OF the direct
ors of the Mineral Point Railroad
Company was held at the General
Superintendent ofice in this city,
for the purpose of closing up matters
in connection with the transfer of
the road to the Chicago milwaukee
4 st. Paul Company. On and after
Sept. LIST. all bust ness connected with
the road will be transacted in the
name OF the Chicago milwaukee, \
st. Paul Il. Il. Company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Hall. Young 4 Ringing, Tight Rope

Hall. Young 4 Ringing, Tight Rope
Performers, Gymnssts and Contor-
tionists, will give daily performances
on the grounds of the S. w. Wis. A,
during the Fair next week.
Mr.. VIM. Corbctt OF this city. aged
81 years. died on Wednesday night, ut
half past ten o'clock, from stroke
OF paralysis received on the Monday
previous. Funeral will take place
from his late residence ON Friday at
o'clock p. M.
Died in this city on Monday. July
Esd, John Casserly, u we'll known and
highly respected citizen of this place.
The funeral took place from ST. Paurs
Catholic Church, on Tuesday, the
oath inst. His remains were accom-
panied 80 the cemetery by large
number of sympathizing friends.
Our Warren base ball boys went to
the fair grounds last Monday to amuse
club of nine from Mt. Carroll. in n
game of base ball, That they sig
nally failed in their efforts WAS not
owing to a disposition to do SO, but
that the Carroll boys were the best
players. The score, at the end of the
nine innings, stood Warren =, Mt.
Carroll So.-Warren Sentinel.
Frank Mcconnell, of Wlos,, met
with quite severe accident on satur-
i day last. He WAS engaged OH Il new
I barn in course of erection ON the farm
Of Frank Leonard, in Seymour, and
fell y distance of sixteen feet striking
or a pile of rocks; his wrist was dis
located and back badly bruised. He is
able ut this writing to be around
I Darlington Democrat.
4 little boy of Jack Ethridge's.
while playing i'll Ilalloran's new
building on Thursday last, fell from
the second story, distance of twelve
feet, striking on his back on the
beams below. The little fellow was
taken home, and upon being examined
by DR.. Blair, was found to be badly
shaken up, but no bones broken. The
escape from being killed is marvellous
Darlington Democrat.
Warning to boys! Some boys, four
five in number, were taken III the
act of pilfering apples from an
orchard in this city one day this
week. They were arrested, and were
let off at the urgent solicitation of
their friends. Ii the affair is repeated
either by these or other boys, thep
may depend for dead certainty on
being punished to the full extent of
the law. Many owners Of orchards
in this city would be glad to give
apples to boys who are polite enough
to come like good boys and ask for
them, but are not willing to permit
thieving. So boys take warning and
keep out of the apple trees
a special dispatch from Black
Earth, dated Sunday, says: at 8 80
last evening Mr.. Wallis went to his
barn with lantern and accidentally
fell through hatch way, breaking a
rib and causing other injuries. The
lantern exploding, set fire to the barn,
which was almost instantly mass Of
flame. The barn al contents are 4 to-
tai loSs-about $500; insurance, $500.
in the WATERFOWL Fire Insurance
Co, of Watertown. n Y. Mr.. Waits
was rendered perfectly helpless, and
would have persisted had ii not been
for his grandson, 4 boy of Is, who
carried him out. The fire company
was promptly on hand, and prevented
its spreading. The boys did good ser
vice, and are entitled TO great praise
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
You Look Remarkably Well.

You look remarkably we'll, Mrs.
Brown, Have you recovered from
that bad cough which troubled you 10
long," 20. yes. entilely." What
did YOU take for itY Or, Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil. It's perfectly splendid.
Two bottles and half set me all
right. notice you are little hoarse.
WY not try the same rcmcdyp" He
did and was cured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Harness.

Si2 hnysa good single Buggy Iar-
ness. hand made, Mt Priestlcy's har-
ness shop. opposite the u. 5. Hotel,
where may be found the new improved
all raw hide buggy whips, riding sad.
dies, halters. blankets, and all goods
kept in n first class harness shop.
10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
You May, But!

You may drink glass OF ice water
when you are thoroughly heated by
exercise, but be careful 10 have Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil BY you. Tho
best remedy in the world for Collie.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheun, few
or sores. letter. chapped hands. chill
blains. and all kinds OF skin sruptions.
The salve Is guaranteed to give pcr-
feet satisfaction in every case or
money refunded. Price rs cents pcr
bottle, For sale by ]. Il. u Q, X.
Moffett, i4.l5-ty
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
We Prefer the Other.

There's nothing that will mako u
man smart 81 quick M good, strong
horse liniment, and nothing will cure
wounds, cuts, bruises. burns, etc. so
we'll rs DIR. Thomas Eclcctric Oil.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Joseph Joues and Gustave
Buche has been dissolved by mutual
consent. All accounts will DO settled
by Mr.. Jones Mt the old stand. The
business will he carried on In the
future by Joseph Jones and Simon ID.
Lanyon. JOSEPH JONES.
GUsTAvE BUCHE.
Mineral Point. Wis, Aug. 20. 1850. %
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
zoo Barrels OF Pickles.

l am now prepared to furnish
Cucumbers for pickles, either fresh or
in salt, and by the bushcl, gallon or
barrel. Orders left Mt Teasdale &
Brewers will be filled promptly.
2-lM ReSpt. GRO. j. GoLnTHORr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

Theee-basc hits, Connolly, |; Lib
by, ! law, |; Darcy, l. Two-basc
hits, A, Palmer, |.
Umpire, Edwin Osborne, Scorers,
Feezer and Horn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Farm to Rent.

l desire to rcnt my farm. In the
town cf Ridgeway. Said farm con-
tains 9SS acres; ninety Ncres under
cultivation. For particulars apdly to
tho undersigned In Mineral Point.
2.im JOSEPH FKIrz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
DR.. w. n. Osborn.

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Miner
al Point. ONCE one door west OF fulford
srug store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
AVOCA HOUSE,

George williams. Proprieto r, Avocs, Wis.
This house has been recently reHtted and
refurnished. and now offers frst- asa accOmo-
datiops to the travelling public. N--ai
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
DRUGGISTS.
Y a 81 q z MOfHakk

]. B, q Q. Il. MOHett,
Have = large stock OF Drugs, Chemicals, Fancy
Toilet Goods, Cutlery, School Books, Stationery,
Wall Paper, Paints, oile, Glase, &c. Give uss
cal and get cheap bargains. Sign ofthe Golden
Mortar. IL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
HOTELS.
City Hotel,

MARK TuHRILL. proprietor. Mineral Point, Wis
consin. Good Wines & Liquors. Well furnished
good stables. and reasonable charges. so
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
For Sale.

| have a nice lot Of full blooded
Game Chickens for sale cheap. All
warranted to be genuine games.
THus. II. FERRIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
Farmers Hotel,

A. McCNrcHrS, proprietor, Opposite the depot,
Arena, Wis. Good Stables and Cattle Ysrds
sttsched to the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

q q q = week In yohr own town, Terms and
NOO o. outfit nee. Address II, uALLnrr d
Co, Portland, Mains.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
DR.. l.. Nj. j. Leonard,

PHYSICIAN AND SSRexoN. Once and residence
in MIR, Shepsrd's house on Jerusalem street,
nearly opposite Jerusalem Pump. Entrance
from High street between Presbyterian church
and ShepSrd's marble shos.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
DIR. ]. II. Winpender's

DENTAL ROOMS. Successor to the late Dr.
j. j. Coykendsll. oldest ONCE in the county
established 1887. All operations performed
with care and skill and vt reasonable rates.
2iuttb,r CABIN art,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
DENTIST.
+ M Hales

j. M. Hales,
SURGEON DENTIST C0ics In CsAd's
block, over c. H. James jewelty store, Mineral
Point, Wis. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
]. w. wassall,

j. w. Wassall.
DBsTlsr. Mineral Point, Wisconsin. 0aiGs
over Gundry s Gray's store. Nitrous Oxide
Gas administered for the painless extraction
OF teeth. 80,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
GLOBE HOTEL,
NICHOLAS sHILLEN, PRoPRrEToR.
Foot OF Nigh Street, Mineral Point, Wis.

The Globe" is a Ar.t-clsss hotel In every
respect, Is centrally located. and the prices
charged are moderate. 4 good barn In con-
nection with the hotel. y. SHILLES, Prop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27
PHI YSTCIAVS.

j. B. Moffett, D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE IN Rear OF his
Drug Store Mineral Point, wisconsin. Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-08-27

BY innings; | . 3 ! s CT s.
Mini Point 0 40 31401 10
Mt Carroll 0 4 20 202 II
Total bases on hits, IMMORAL
p,. Oh. NJ. ou a
National Republican., 1880-07-29
pnoillc Mining Stocks.

SAN FRANcIsco, July 2S.-The following
were the Official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day; Alpha, Al Alta, III Bolchcr,
IA; Best & Belcher s. Bullion, IL; Bodic, A.;
Belle Isle, ll-lG Bocltel l. Boston ConsoIi'
dated, /; Bulwor, "a; Bolyidere, 2si California,
"a; Cholar, II; Consolidated Virginia, "a;
Crown Point II; Caledonia, 5I6; Dudley,
SIG; Eurcku Consolidated, 10; Exchcqucr
Il; Gould & Curry, ~ Grand Priac, Il;
Goodshaw /; Halo & Narcross, 2S; Hillside,
Il; Imperal, 3l6i Justice 2l'3! Mexican,
~; Mono. lF Mammoth 2; MeCiuton, 5-lG;
Nav Belle, 81; Manhattan, III; Northern
Belle, 12(; MONDAY, 81 North Belle Isle,
1892; Navajo, ZIG; OphiG 81; ovcrmau, i;
Potosi, II; savage, l. Sierra Nevada, ll4i
South Buwcr, !! Silver I'M, t; Toga, 1882
Union Consolidated, 2li Yellow Jacket, A.
National Republican., 1880-07-29
TIE GREEyBACK oANDIDArE.

MIR. Weaver Confident OF The Result OF His
Labors in Alabama.
General J. b, Weaver, greenhaclS candidate
for president, arrived in the city at 10 o'clock
last night direct from Alabama, where he has
been for fortnight making n vigorous can,
yass. reporter from this Office called upon
him and interviewed him briefly. Tho gen.
era is looking in admirable health, and said
he never felt better. He said he had had q
glorious timc had made fourteen speeches tC
large crowds, and feels confident that the IN
dependent ticket will be elected on Monday
next by 1000 majority if there is fair coun
of the vote. The people are heartily sick o
bourbon rule, and rife for Il change. Tho gon
cral leaves for Martinsburg, W. Va, at a
m to-day, and speaks there this afternoon
In his speech Mt Montgomery, Ala, ho spokt
very plainly in reference to bulldozng.
National Republican., 1880-07-29
Grand Army Icncampment.

NEW YoRH, July 25.-The semi-annuh Gu
campment of tho Grand Army of tho Republic
opened to-day in Brooklyn, 30j delegates rep.
rescnting 16i posts, being in attendance. Lew
Benedict post Of Albany united with Rankin
post of Brooklyn IN receiving the visiting
posts from this city and elsewhere. A recop.
tion was tcudered General Louis Wagner,
commandcr.in.chief, and staff, who wore
escorted to tho Picrrepont house The pro.
ccssion was large one, including the Eighth
and Fourteenth regiments, local aud visiting
posts. Much enthusiasm prevailed along the
line of march, aud tho display Of bunting was
general. At the city hall the delegates were
welcomed to the city by Corporation.C Counsel
Dewitt, and n response was made By Depart
mcnt. Commander l.. G. Young of Bingham.
ton. Executive session of the encampncnt
was then held. At 3 p. IN. the delegates 30 Oh
an excursion to C0ncy island, whore dinner
is rendered them at Seal Beach palace.
National Republican., 1880-07-29
Tho nonnhllonn CnnreronOr.

In regard to tho 9th of August conference
ut Now York, the following explanations
from ex-senator Dorsey Of the republican
national executive committee, as communi'
Gated to tho reporter for the New York Eren'
ina Post, arc important; "Ihe meeting will
simply be conference meeting, hot q mass
meeting. General Hancock, the democratic
candidate, is very conveniently situated, and
every other night Iuns up to Gramorcy park
aud consulls with tho late leader of the
democracy aud arranges his plans; whereas
General Gai field has not yet had an Oppor.
tumity of meeting and becoming personally
acquainted with the leaders of his party
Our purpose is TO invite General Garfield aud
General Arthur to these headquarters on Au-
gust 3, to meet tho members of the national
committee, the chairmen OF the different state
committees, the congressional committee, aud
about one hundred prominent republicans
from all parts of tho country, The object OF
tins meeting is TO bring together the Blaine
men, the Sherman men, the Washburno men,
the Garfield men and all other republicans
and have general expression OF views, and
allow the republican candidates to become ac-
quainted with the leaders of the party aud
arrange plan for conducting the campaign
and making 1t an earnest and vigorous one
from the very beginning"
National Republican., 1880-07-29
THE SPANISH GUNBo1E
hadavits of the CAPTAIN and Mate OF the E.
a. Merritt

PHILADELPHIA, July 25.--Tho owners Of
tho American schooner Ethel A. Merritt
which WIS recently fred upon at sea by II
war vessel supposed to be Spanish received q
letter to-day from tho state department. mt
Washington requesting further information
with regard to tho distance from shore at
which the firing took place. In reply the
following aGilavits of Captain Rand aud First
Mate Thomas Barr have been sent TO Wash
ington;
STATE on PENNsYiHANIA CRY OF PmLADELPurA,
August C. Rand being duly sworn according 10
law In addition to the fucts set forth IN his prev-
oiis affidavit saith | have been following the
sea for about Twenty-Five years; FOR about thirteen
| years have been captain of schooner, 0nd for
about nine years have been making voyages TO
the West Indies, and am familiar with the southern
coast of Cuba. When first observed the eunboat
II was from the Ethel A. Merritt of which wcs in
| command on the G0:h Of May, 1880. She was be-
| tween MS and tho Cuban shore. toward which !
was heading 10 take advantage OF the land breeze
which expected In the evening, "A little 10 the
windward Of the course on Which was sailing
When / first saw her, which was about tvo
o'clock on the afternoon Of the day before meii-
toned, she appeared like a littu sailboat,
| / looked at her through my glass, but could not
then tell what kind of vessel she was, whether
| she was sailing or proceeding under steam. WAS
| sailing ut the rate OF three and a-half knots Gu
hour The vessels continued to approach each
other for about threo-quartcrs OF an hour before
the gunDoat reached us. am positive that at the
| time we Were fred upon we were more than six
miles from the Cuban const but that in my former
| affidavit rather uudcrStated than uyerstated the
distance we were from land when Cred upon.
When the gunbont len MS her course was ffom
SIS. W. to $. W. toward the Euniec 7. Ncwoomb,
which vessel was several miles further out from
the shore than was the Ethel f. Merritt. She was
at least twelve miles from shore when reached by
the gunbodt. AUGUST c. RAND.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 2Sth day
of July, 1850. AUBEEY II. SMITH
U. 5. Commissioner.
Thomas Barr being duly sworn according 10
law, says that he has been following the sea for
about seventeen years, and has been sailing to the
West ludies for about ten years, and further says
have had read to me the affidavit of Captain A.
G. Rand, and the tcts therein set forth are true.
believe Captain Rand has undcrstatcd rather
than overrdted the distance the Ethel A. Merritt
and Euice T. NcwcDmb were from the Cuban
shore when fired upon BY the gunboot mentioned.
THOMAS BARR.
Subscribed TO, etc., before Aubrey ii. Smith,
United States commissioner.