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St. Landry democrat., 1880-06-26
THE LOUISIANA
State Lottery
COMPANY

This Institution was regularly
incorporated by the Legislature of
the State for Educational and Chari-
table purposes i'll 1868, For the Term
Of Twenty Five Years, to which
contract the inyioiable faith Of tic
State is pledged, which pledge has
been renewed by an overwhelming
popular vote, securing its franchise
in the new constitution adopted
December I'd, y. D., 1879, with q
Capital Of 31,oO0,o00, to which it
has since added q reserve fund of
S3Jo,o00. Its Grand Single Number
Distribution will take place month.
ly on the second Tuesday.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-06-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
New ButcherV.
HOGS For Sale :,

Hogs found running s.t large within the limit
of three i..ilos of Opeiousas i'll violation of law
will be taken III, and impoundcd in the lot rear
IF Bernard Martins store, where they Will he
sold to the highest bidder, if not previously
redeemed every fourth Saturday III each
month. at 10 O'Clock a. NJ, beginning today
Jnne 18th, 1850.
c. \. FEAZEE, JR.,
A. GfRON,
June &c ConstablAs LIST Ward.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-06-26
Red Cap Base Bali Club.

. At meeting Of the Opelousas Red
Cap Base Ball Club, held last Sunday,
June Goth. 1880, the following officers
St. Landry democrat., 1880-06-26

1857 Prizes, amounting to-. .S1fc, 400
DApplications for Agencies or
Rates to Clubs should only be made
to the office at New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating full ad-
dress, for further Information, or
send orders to
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I For the SPECTATOR,
Pass If Around.

EDS. SPECTATOR PLEASE publish the follow
ing which is but simple act of justice to the
general public.
A stronge fort is now being made by parties
to introduce the Swedish Glover at an exorbi-
tant price. The price would not be so objec-
tonable, if the article were not curse rather
than blessing The New York SIN of a recent
date pronounces it an unmitigated humbug.
and warns the farmers against buying and
planting it.
There are agents now in the Falley-perhaps
in your city at this time-selllng ii and hum
bugging the people, as was done here in more
than one way. One agent made considerable
hotel livery, and other bills here quite recent
ly, and the pay so far has been nothing but
promises. He is now out of the county, and
his promises seem to be more worthless than
the seed.
A gentleman here was employed to canvass
for the sale of the seed. He shared the same
fate as the others.
The whole affair seems to look very much
like a swindle, and we hope they will be re-
ceived as they deserve. If you trust them not
nor buy of them, you may be far better off, and
your losses will be much less.
"Pass it around"
w. Il OTHERS
NEW MARKET, VA, Feb. End, 1896.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

bakers BITTERS.-Baker's Premlu m
- Bitters are now known wherever the fell
hand of Disease has laid its whitening touch
Their remedial powers are universally recog-
n1zed and acknowledged, and the preference Is
given them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure of dyspepsia, cholera morbus,
cramp cholic, and all other diseases incl.
dent to impaired digestion. The Bitters are
truly a valuable remedy, as many who have
felt their beneficial effects will testify, and
should be found in every household. Captain
Elijah Baker, the proprietor OF these Bitters, is
we'll known and highly respected citizen of
Richmond. whose character is unassaiabie {;
and therefore his preparation may he eonsid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bltters for
the above named complaints. feeling convinced
thai great benefit will follow 81 trial.-Naaches-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIER BITrERs were awarded a
special premium at the Fair. and desecyedly
SO, for they are standard medicine ANA we are
personally cogniZant of some remarkable cures
effected by them.-Richnlond Commercial
Ga NOTICE.-Baker Premium Bitters are
exempted by the I. s. Internal Revenue De-
partment from special liquor tax.
Sold by all druggists and country merchants
everywhere. E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va,
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| From our special correspondent HI
| 1t is reported that two ladies have rented a
house in town, for the purpose of opening a
! boarding school here next Fall.
| There are petitions being circulated by the
| ladies and gentlemen of the town petitioning
| the Legislature to pass law prohibiting the
sale of liquor both in the town and county, I'M
less the voters so wish it, The petitions are
signed by some OF our best citizens, and it is to
be hoped they will be successful, especially so
far as our town is concerned for nine-tenths Of
| our citizens are members ofthe Temperance Or
ders here. and of course are bitterly opposed to
having bar rooms.
The Davidia Mines have made several ship
| ments of iron to Buffalo Gap-and learn it is
| turning out better than was expected.
| There will be Temperance lecture in the
| Methodist church, Thursday night next, by the
| State lecturer OF the Friends OF temperance.
Mr.. G. W. Dudley CT our town has invented a
saw-filing machine which he has com 3leted,
| and patent fer which was issued last Fall -
This machine is really one OF the greatest of
modern triumphs in mechanical arts. 1t will
| ST, regulate. and Jile a saw in few minutes by
simply turning crank. Mr.. Dudley has in
corporated in the construction Of this machine
| several new motions. one Of which is the mo-
ton of the hand in using q fle,-ti.s combines
the natural movements Of the arm and the
elasticity of the wrist in an almost perfect de-
gree. He has also the double adjustable pit,nan
and ,Orist pin, which Is one Of the points on
which he bases his application for letters pat
ent, and which will have wide range of appli,
cation in the construction Of other machines
| than this. Mt. Dudley will probably exhibit
| it in your city this Or or next week. This will
be rare chance fof capitalists rs understand
it will be for sale as whole.
Mr. s. Fl. Hunt killed three wild turkeys at
one shot last Friday, they weighed nearly fifty
pounds
W, n. Fishburne, ESQ. returned home o few
| days ago, he has been gone sine. last Septem-
| her, visiting fr,erdl il Baltimore and Phllade-
| phia.
| Mrs. Hugh L. Gallaher jr., left yesterday for
Washington and Georgetown, where she Will
| visit friends.
Mrs. Grace d. Spence, Of klohrannd is visit
ing her SISTER Alrs, T. A. Bruce,
Mr.. David Koiner. aged s. years. died Sunday
morning, at his home, few miles from town.
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MARRIAGES.

WooD-SIIrH:-In Charleston. W. Va, on the
18th ult by Rev. ]. c. Barr, Gen. L. l.. Wood
of Wheeling. State Librarian, and Miss Nam
ME Smith, of Charleston.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Charleston, WA.
on the Goth ult., Mr. L. b. Gillespie, OF Green
brier county, and Miss Mary E. Atkinson, OF
Charleston.
WHIssoN.-In Winchester, On the Ord Of JAN
uary. at halfpast II clock. ofParalysis, En-
ma Virginia, daughter OF Mr.. Manuel and
Mary G. Wilson, in the 9th year OF her age.
TAyLoR-SILLlNG.-O On Jan. 4th at the resi-
dence of the brides uncle, Mr.. Armstrong Sill
ing, near Ialcott, Summers CO., W. Va, by
CO., W. Va, to Chattie E., daughter of
Ephraim siiling, decd, of Augusta co.
TALLY-ToMPKINs.-At the residence Of Col. T.
Rev. John G. Brown. WIN. n. Tally. Esq . of
Staunton, Va, to Miss Carrie H. Tompkins,
of Kanawha county, w. Va.
MIR. G. Marsh. Crawford to Miss MIllie b.
Crawford, daughter of the late Alex. Crawfor
Bow MAN-MoNTGoMERY.aaNear Craigsvilie, on
Geo. w. Bowman to Miss Elizabeth V. Mont
gomery, daughter of VIM. Montgomery Esq.
English. Iowa, to Miss Mary s. Hildebrand,
daeghter OF Jacob r. Hi!debrand. ESQ.
Rev. c. Beard. Mr.. w. y. Landes to Miss
Elizabeth d. Cooke, daughter of George NJ.
Cooke, Esq.
GER-HoGsHEAD.-Near Parlassus, Janu-
airy 2ist. by Rev. Isaac n. Campbell, OF [ nion
church. Mr.. John A. Hanger to Mrs Agnes C.
Hosshead, both of Augusta co.
ROBERTS-GREGGS.-Nea ParnaSSuS, January
q, by Rev. Isaac n. Campbell, of Union
church, Mr.. Chas. L. Roberts to Miss Mary
Elizabeth Greggs. both of Augusta CO.
TURK-WIsE.-At Liberty, Fauquier CO., Va,
en- the 18th ut., by the Rev. Mr.. Mcclure, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Porter, of the NJ. e. Church
South, Dewitt Turk, formerly of Augusta CO.,
to Miss Louisa Wise, of FauqGier CO.
TRUsLoW-GUY,-At theresiGence of the brides
parents, on Wednesday evening, the 18th ult :,
by Rev. d HILL Mr.. w. A. Truslow. OF Lewis
burg. W. Va. and Miss Flora A. Guy, OF
Lyuchburg. Va.
SKAGGs-FoRD-In Lewisburg, w. Va. On the
18th uit, by Rev. NJ. L. Lacy, Mr.. f. Clarence
Skaggs, OF Baltimore. and Miss Nettie Ford
daughter OF Mr.. David j. Ford, of Lewisburg
". Va.
FREDEKING-D ICKsoN.-In Covington, Allie
ghany county, on the 18th ult.. By Rev. I. G.
Sedgwick, Mi. Aiay. Z. Predicting and Miss
Carrie Dickson. daughter of Robert Dickson,
of Calaghan's.
FRAN sCo-MCCHEsNEV.-In Charleston, Ka-
nawha county, W. Va, by Rev. j. c. Barr, at
the Presbyterian church, on the 10Th of Janu-
airy, John Fl. francisco, of Colorado. son of G.
9. Francisco. of Augusta cognty, to Fannie
Ashton. daughter OF tae Late Or. Alex. Nc
Chesney, Of Chsrleston, W. Va.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT To Young LADY.-On
Saturday. the 2ith of January, as Miss Maggie
Todd. the second daughter of Capt. J Il. Todd
of Mt. SolOn. Wa returning alone on horseback
from Paruassus 10 her home, her horse became
frightened and ran off with her, and at the
junction of the Mt. Scion road with the Warm
Spring Turnpike. she was thrown. and severe
ly, if not seriously, injured. A long and deep
gash was made in the back part of her head,
and the conclusion was such as to render the
case serious one No bones were broken. She
was taken tQ the house Of Mr.. Hugh Baxter,
where she was kindly attended until the ar
rival of her friends, when she was taken to
her home, where, we hope, she will soon recover
from her injuries.
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Personals.

B. +. Harlow OF the Greenbrer independent,
was in the city last week.
Mai. McMahon and Maj Green were in the
city last week. They report good progress in
their work.
Rev. W. q. Hulihen went to Richmond last
week to Nave the injury recently received on
her knee attended to by DR.. Mcclure.
William N. Drumheller is to be postmaster
at Hermitage, Augusta county, vice Mrs. Mary
V. Page, resigned.
Rev. E. S. Gregory, OF Petersburg, has been
called to the Episcopal church at Mt. Jackson
and the charges at New Market and Woodstock.
We are indebted to Hon. John T. Harris for
reports Of the Secretaries of the Army, Navy,
Treasury. and Interior and accompanying
documents.
Mr.. J. X. Campbell has purchased the inter-
est of Arthur L. Sibert in the Highland Re
corde1, and will hereafter conduct that paper in
his own name.
Mr.. John NJ. Ferguson Editor Of the Alder
son Enterprise, paid us call last week on his
return from Richmond. He speaks favorably
of the prospects OF his journal
Mr. Asa Rogers, Jr., was in the city one day
Wing. He did not find enough readjusters in
Stannton to justify a heightened stay.
We are indebted to Senator r. E. Withers for
copy of the speech of Hon. Richard Coke, OF
Texas, delivered in the Senate, January 22nd,
on the joint resolution in relation to United
States Treasury notes.
Rev. Job Turner will hold divine service in
the sign language of deaf mutes to-day in the
Episcopal church (St. Johns in Wytheville.
There are several Episcopal deaf-mutes in that
parish. He held service in the sign language
at st. Paurs (Episcopal) church in Lynchburg
last Sunday.
Rev. G. w. Howe, who was formerly pastor
OF the United Brethren congregation in Win
chester and who recently removed from Rock
ingham to that place, has purchased five acres
of land there on the Puehtown road. Opposite
Capt. Clark's, and has commenced the erection
of dwelling-hOuse.
For good Shave and Hair Cut, call at Err
NEST NoTHNAGEL's the barber, No. Il New
Street jan273t
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Go and see GladkeFS Sc. Counter. nlay6-tf

LEG BRoREN.-The many friends Of Wm. B.
McChesney will be sorry to learn that last
Friday morning, at the Revere House in
Harrisonhurg. ne had the misfortune to break
his leg just above the ankle, He was sparring
with a friend as they were going into breakfast,
and stepping suddenly back his leg gave way
under him and he fell, and getting up it was
found that II was broken, as stated, just above
the ankle.
Z. S-Since the above was in type, we learn
that Mr.. McChespey broke his leg as he was
stepping to the street from thesteps leading up
to the hotel porch. Only one-bone of his right
leg, Just above the ankle, was broken. He is,
we are glad to state, doing well. ana has Teceiv-
ed the hinGest attentions at the hands Of his
numerous friends in Harrisonburg.
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DEATHS.


KINCAID.-At his residence al Crabbottom,
Highland ooanty, on January 23rd, Colonel
Peter Il. iSincaid, aged IS years.
MOHLER.-On January q, at the residence OF
his SON in-Iaw. T. T, OWN, No 765 West sara
tosa street. Baltimore, Col Jacob Mohler, in
the !Ith yeaf of his age, Of Rock bridge coun-
ty, Va. Remains taken to I.uray, Page coun-
ty, Va.
'MATHEws.-Mrs. Mar ]. Mathews, wife of A
G. Mathews, Esq, of Pulaski, and mother OF
MIR. Charles ]. Mathews member of The House
of Delegates from Gilea and Pulaski Counties
died Thursday 1n2rn.ings, january 22nd, aged
II years. >"
DUNH.-Fln the &ath ait, at his residence Oh
Rich Creek. near Peterstown, Monroe county
W. Va. Mr.. James Dunn, aged about so ears
SAMMoNs.-On the 18th ult., at his residenc.
near Friar's Hill, in Greenbrier CO., ". Va
of pneumonia. Capt. &, Haxter Summons
aged about so Fear.;
General Davis,) near Fort Spring, in Green
brier CO., w. Va on Tuesday, the 24th ult., Mr.
Lochlynn l.. Davis, aged about "a years.
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Go and see Gladke's Sc. Counter.

Y. NJ. c. A.-Last Sunday being the first Sun
day in the month, the attendance of ladies at
the meeting of the Y. M. G. A. was quite large,
some being compelled to go away because OF
the crowded condition of the room. Mr.. Chas.
Grattan presided and read the LIST chapter of
End Peter, upon which he onamented in a most
Interesting manner. Capt. Hoover also spoke
en- the subjects suggested by the chapter, and
prayer was offered by Mr.. A. NJ. Simpson.
The meeting on next Sunday will be led by
Mr.. VIM. Rock and the subject End chapter of
end Peter
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DEATH OF Col. JACOB MoHLER.-Col Jacob
Mohler, prominent citizen Of Rock bridge
who removed to that county fror, Page, died
in Baltimore On last Friday night q week, in
tie nth year mis- age. His remains, attended
by members OF his family, arrived at Luray,
Page county, on the evening of the next day
Saturday-and were buried at IL O'Clock Sun
day morning, his funeral being.preached at the
Methodist church by Rev. j. W. Watson, He
had been fer many years ali earnest and prom
inonT member of the Methodist church.
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DEATH OF REV. JOHN L. GILDERT.-Rev.
John L. Gilbert Of the NJ. E. Church South died
on Wednesday last at his residence in Bruce
town, Frederick Co., Va. Some years since he
was tn Presiding Elder Of the Lewisburg, CIV.
Va District. He was the father of Rev. Je
rome Gilbert, and of Miss Blanche Gilbert, a
graduate of the Wesleyan Female Institute y
who is now the Principal Of the johnson Fe-
male Coliege,'ra at Union, Monroe Co., W. Va.
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PAINFULLY INJURED.-On last Sunday n,Crr-
ing the little 5-yeaTc.d, sou. CT lar, Ia. 10
nnaney, :, was quite painfully injured by falling,
overthe oanIsters.in the hallway distance of
some seven Or eight feet to the bare floor
beneath. He was picked up insensible, but it
vas soon found that nc gone. had Leen brdisen
ana at the present writing we learn is much
hotter and Will soon recover unless he has sus-
tanned internal injuries, which we are glad to
say 1t is now believed ne has not.
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CoURr- HOUSE IRON FENCr-fhe contract for
building the iron fence around the courthouse
vard has tecn awarded to Mf. Schoppert OF
alley Mills il this. Gounty. Enc vulcan Iron
Works Of Richmond city have the contract for
supplying the material and doing the machine
work for the same.
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Haines, the noted Cigar Manufacturer, is try
ing to introduce to the taste of connoisseurs a
genuine unaduiterated cigar, TO come within
the means Of all smokers, and he Confidently
puts forward the REGAL Crown as something
far superior to the goods flooding the market
now at FIVE cents, Feb3-tf
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TREASURY DEEAETsiEET,

Washington, ID. C., Nov. 10Th. 1878.
take great pleasure in certifying to the eff
cacy of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, in in my
family and as a specific for colds of children or
adults, have found it to be cure almost i'm
mediate and always permanent.
Very Respectfully, THoS. B. PRICE.
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FEsTIEALs.-On next Thursday night, the
ladies of the Mt, Horeb congregation will give
o sumptuops dinner and supper at the Foun-
tain Cave Hotel for the benefit OF their church,
which We hope will be well attended and lib
orally patroniZed.
On the evenings OF the 10th and 9th instant,
the ladies of New Hope and vicinity will give
entertainments in New Hope, which will do
honor to the ladies of that village and neigh
borhood, and which, we hope, will be largely
attended.
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The Ladies' FeVOrite,

Among the many thousands of ladies who
have used DR.. Pierce's Favorte Pres cription
and pronounced it their favorite remedy, be-
cause so efficient in the diseases and weak
nesses peculiar to women, are many who are
well and favorably known in the world
of letters, well as artists, musicians and
whole host of names from the brilliant ranks
OF wealth and fashion. 1t is pre-emin ently the
Ladies' Favorite Prescription, it's use, Will e
being far more safe and efficient, exempting
them from these painful, caustic operations,
and the wearing of those mechanical con-
trivances made like Peter Pindar's razor-sell-
er'S raZorS-to sell. rather than to cure.
KILLMORE, Ind, March 2oHt, 1878.
DIR r. V. PIERCE:
Leay !S:r-Your Favorite Prescription has re-
stored me to perfect health.
Yours truly, GRACE CHOATE.
Il! Eutd3c Street, BALTIMORE, Nd,
June l0th, 1873.
DR. r. Y. PIERCE. Buffalo, y. Y:
Dear &ir-My wife was a hopeless inv lid for
nearly 20 years. Your Favorite Prescription
has cured her. Thankfully yours,
r. T. MCCAY.
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LARoouEs ANTI-BILIoUs BIrTERs are GER
tain cure for sick H eadache. Dyspepsia and
PiIions Attacks. For half a century hos S of
The most prominent people # the co ntry have
indorsad Them as a perfect Liver regulator
sc per paper, or 81 bottle. w. e. Thornton,
b ltimore Md Proprietor.
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"ADVANE AND RETREAT. Personal Expert
en- es in the United States and Confederate
states Armies" by the late General J. b. Hood,
is just now published by General Reauregard
at New Orleans, La, the entire proceeds of
which will be devoted to THE Hood Orphan
Memorial Fund" The price of the book, Svo.,
handsomely bound in gray English cloth, is
Three Dollars, sent free OF postage, registered
by mail. See the advertisement lii another
column.
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YEA EARTY.-rne Cnildren's Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will give Tea
Party at the Station Parsonage next Thurs
day. Feb 5th to which the public are cordially
invited. Admission, cents; supper, % cents;
Refreshments extra.
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Briefs.

February the shortest month, has five Sun
days this year.
Ice-dealers, yesterday had on what may be
called a freezing SMILE
A "lizz, ard" has at last crawled into the judi
cial ermine of the State.
If the ground hog is not an early riser. he dlo
not see his shadow yesterday.
Leap. ear offerings are dull. though more
lively market is anticipated after st. Valentine
Day.
Northern dealers have already visited our
city Offering To make contracts for furnishing
Ice next summer.
"wbat shadow. we are and what shadows we
pursue', is an uphorism we commend to the
believers in 4round-hos day.
Old Boreas put in his frosty phiz on yesterday
and Spring overcoats are at discount. The
same may be said of palm-leaf fans and busters.
There has been dearth of amusements IN
our city for sometime. real good dramatic
or operate troupe would do we'll to pay Staun-
ton visit
The fog on last Wednesday morning was the
densest we remember ever to have seen III
Stauntou. Early in the morning you could mol
see the houses on the opposite side of the street
We would call the attention of dog owners
and g-thieyes to the fact that the law pro-
vides that when dogs are registered as personal
property their theft is a larceny and is punish
able as such.
Saturday morning was a moist Spring. like
day, but it began to grow colder in the evening
and on yesterday morning at Z o'clock, the
thermometer stood at Ii degrees above zero,
/. e. eighteen degrees below freezing.
Contributions to the Irish Relief Fund are
still coming in, and the amount raised SO far is
over six hundred dollars. Let not our people
weary in well doing. Every cent that can be
spared is needed and will go to the relief OF
some starving family in Ireland.
For day or two past, we have had freezing
weather and our ice and coal-dealers are hope
ful and happy. The weather yesterday evening
assumed quite wintery aspect. Snow COM
menced to fall lightly about o'clock Z. NJ, put
did not get fairly under way till o'clock, when
1t came down In good fashion and was thus con-
tinuing when we went to press last night Tine
wind was from the East
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a GIFT OF $4,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF
NIRGINIA.-It will be remembered that Mr.. L.
J. Mccormick made gift Of & magnificent tel
Escape to this State to be located at the UnlVer-
sity of Virginia, on condition that the State or
individuals would provide the sum of $4,000
for suitable building formounting Improperly.
We are gratified to learn that the conditions of
the gift of the telescope can now be complied
with, Mr.. VIM. II. Vanderbilt, of New York,
having recently given the sum of $4,000 to the
University of Virginia, under the following
circumstances, as given by HdTper's Weekly =
make available the gift of Mr.. l.. j. McCor-
mick of his noble telescope, authorized Gen.
Geo. d. Johnston to visit New York, and, if
possible, obtain funds for that purpose Gen.
Johnston, after calling upon few gentlemen,
had an interview with Mr.. Vanderbilt, doubt
less with some hope of receiving donation.
His delight may therefore be imagined when
Mr.. Vanderbilt sat down and wrote him
chec1 which he quietly handed him. The
check was for Twenty-Five thousand dollars
p. S.-Snce the above was in type, we were
surprised to see the statement in the Dispatch
of Saturday last, THAT the donation of S25,O00
from Mr.. Vanderbilt to the University for the
observatory is conditioned upon the securing
of $4,000 endowment fund, and that OF this
fund SIS 600 is pledged, leaving 600 still to be
raised before the University can secure this
greatly desired Instrument"