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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05

The engineer of a train near Montreal saw o
large dog on the track. he was barking turi-
ously. Tho engineer blew the whistle at him.
bu. be did not stir, and crouchlng low. he was
struck by the locomotive snG killed. There was
bit of white muslin on tho locomotive and il
stt7a c!ed the attention fthe engineer, who stop
ped his train and went back. There lay the dead
dog and dead child, which had wandered uE-
on tho track and had gone to sleep. The dog
bad given the signal to stop tho train, and had
died at his post ~ Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05

A Western preacher who had been constant.
" annoyed during services by the inosssant
Hacking" Of some of the members of his ODD
er gaIiop, upon closing bis sermon requested
such to try DR.. Balls Cough Syrup. PRO, o5
rnNtl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05
Wedding In High Life.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
THE PLAINS. Va, o.. 2.-On Wednesday
last was contaminated at this place the event
Of he season, the marriage at Grace Church,
By Rev. c. &. Pearson, of Mr.. Edward P.
Turner, sou Of Admiral Turner, U. s. N. and
Miss Mary Beverley Turner. daughter of Ed
ward G. Turoer, esq Of this plsc,. The church
Was darkoued, the wsdiing march vas played
and the ceremony performed exactly as your
readers have seen and heard them dozen times
described already, the only thiog in the care.
many that is worthy ct cote being the strewing
OF tho aisIo in front of the couple as they pro-
ceeded to the altar with protusiou of beauIi-
full aowers from the hands Of little children.
Tho bride was richly attired 10 pearl c,ored
cashmere walking suit. Immediately alter the
Ceremony the happy c,upls repaired to the
house OF the brides father, and, after roosiving
the congratulations OF their friends, went di-
rec,ly 10 t5e home which the groom had pre-
pared co his farm adj oin!ug that OF the bride 3
father. j. G. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05

iva brothers named fohey, q. Markham,
Csnsda, qnarreI.ed yesterday. when ore ont The
Others head open. Tho father upon seeIng his
wounded son fell dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05

OVERCOMING HEREDITARY INFlRMITIEs.-
Parents aware of their own tendency to infrmi
ties Of body or mind should be unosasipg 10
their vigilaec, over their children, SO as to
prevent predisposition from becoming habit
For ex,laple, child Of parsuts promo to
epilepsy, apoplezy, or insanity, and who dig
plays precoclty OF mind aud crest vivscty Of
feeling, should be kept from all ilritants, either
10 The shape of food and drinks or applioa-
ton to tho outer sensts. from strong appeals
to the feelings. and DO ero1ursged 10 bodily e1
ercisc, rather than to book tasks to hasten the
development OF Tho Intellectual faculties beyond
their strength. The very carly activity Of an
organ. tho oonstqlerc, Of is premature
development, so lar from being a reason
10, tssking it to greater exercise, should,
on the contrary, be the sign fer dimin.
ishirg the supply Of stimuli, or agents
c,paDlo Of still further exiting it. Bat how
ever good aud perftc. the home discipline. it
canno! BIO successful without tho hearty 90.
operation of tho sensible school Instructor, who
DOT ooIy ought to understand human nature aud
know the parent Of the children. bat be as able
to teach the full uaa of the limbs. and how to
wear graceful carriage, as to lead tho pupil
through all the steps Of q mathematical problem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05
POLITICAL.
POLE RAISING AT THE PLAINS.

POLE RAISING AT THE PLAINS.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria GazaLte. ]
THE PLAINS. Va. O,t. Ave had q pole
raising and rousirg ratification meeting hare
on Saturday under tho auspices Of tho Ham
cook and English Club Of this p!ao,.
Tbore WIS present very largo aud cuthusl'
astio crowd, every momber of which received
With marked attention tho brilliant arguments
and patriotic addresses presented 10 them By
Messrs. Musbbaob, of your city; Payne, Brooke
and Smith. of Wsrrenton.
In tho course of General Payns'd remarks he
took the vote of his audience. which embraced
nearly all the prominent farmers 10 radius of
eight miles OF The Plains, on the situation.
calling On all who desired tho election CT the
straigbtout democratic electoral ticket to say;
and tho answer came MP with shout tea.
maGo the wclkio ring. Ia respors, to bis cl
for the noe there was no voice raised, although
there were 10 the audiarc, Sevtral gentlemen
we'll known to DO slrorg adherents 10 the cause
of readiustment 10 State matters.
Tho Malone ticket will eclrcoly poll half
dtzsn votes at this precinct. j. G. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05
DISCUSSION AT MARKHAM

MARKHAM, FAUQ0IEa COUNTY, Va. o..
4, lSS0.-Thero was a public discussion at
Markham to day between General James II.
Williams readiuster candidate for Congress,
and Linden Kent, esq representing the resu'
lar democratic uomin:e. The attoEd.rco Of
voters was most respectable. and the stIictest
order and attention prevailed. Tho discussion
was opened by General Williams 10 SPEECH of
about one hour and fifteen nioutts. His speech
was substantially tho same as that heretofore
delivered and made no impression.
Mr.. Kent followed General Williams in ono
of tho d ost mastery and effective arguments
have ever listened to. Whilo perfectly courtc.
Gus, Mr.. Kent reviewed, 10 tho mott scatbirg
manner, General Wisms' ttc>rd as q poll.
lieian aud so.csl.ed leader, aud SHOWED most
coucusively the tallacy Of following the
adv.c, Of General Williams 10 vote the re-
adjuster ticket. kr. Kent is An Exceedingly
able and impressive speaker. and wherever he
goes does good.
General Williams closed the discussion 10
speech of an hour. critic2;n tho McCullocb
bill. aud the fu0der administration, bit failed
entirely to answer Mr.. Kent.
You may safely ssy that this part of Fauqaier
will Give handsome maj,ti'y for Hancock.
Eogl;sh and Barbour
There was political discussion at Bfens.
Vile. PRINCE William county, yesterday, be.
tween Messrs. Seldom, raadjaster, and Mush
bach, dcmccra', in which there was q repeti
ton Of the Kiog George meeting; only llstlo
mnrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-05

BEATS DIR. TANNER.-Au Abbevillo Is. CO.
* ,haneo ssys: Miss EIiz, Barnett, who lives
10 the upper part of EdgeGe!d county, in what
is known as the Callison uaigbborhocd, is a
sister Of Mr. Htz,kiah Burnett, of this county,
She il COW about DO or As years of age, and his
not eaten pound of solid food 10 twelve years.
She can drink water. but aDythiog like nour.
ishment is Immediately elected from the
stomach. Her bowels Gre uovsd Gully at Inter.
walls Of years. We set this Information from
DR.. A. Il. Widema5, than whom 20 man stands
higher 10 Abbeville cnuoty. lie has never
been called TO see Miss Barnett Professionally,
bat several years aeo was the family physician
of her brother, from whom he obtained tbs
particulars 10 her case. Miss Burnett is Kept
aIivs BY enamss Of grusl Sine has teen cen
fined to her bed fer nero than twelve gears,
and ia vary much reduced 10 q .sh. though her
mind is unaffected. This is csrtaialy the Dcst
remarkable casa of which We have ever heard.
and it is ous which deserves tho nolic' Of The
medical profession. tho exact facts oil which
sholll ba o,rsflliy noted by physician and
given to the world. -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
Hon. II. q. 1irelN
E3itar De.

Editor Democrat:
As I AMI not a wordy correspon-
dent / shall not invade upon your
time or your readers patience with
q flood Of exaggerated commenda-
ton, IT: for the high reason, that
':truth is mighty and will prevail
The gentleman, whose name stands
at the head Of this article is too
meritoriously known, not only in
our own county and State, but
where ever it may be waited by
tho breath Of honest principle to
n5ed an eacomium on the qualities
which 50 eminontlly distinguish
him among his associates at the
bar. And in as much, as ourpres-
ent efficient incumbent has dselin-
cdto serve US in the very impor-
tant and momentous capacity, wa
most heartily and urgently advance
the claims Of Hon. W. Z. Lively
for The position. This being a po'
jsiiion in which experience, ability
al o!;vn ,,a,vnrs s1,nn1d
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
Pri,nary Eic5ctlonss.=

County Convention which
assembled at the Court House on
last Monday appointed an ExeeU-
tive Committee cc,sS'sssisting Of A. 7.
White, W. V. ChilesteF, I.
Christian, W. ]. Matthews, John
4. Ryan and a. NJ. Smith, and
clothed them with power to appoint
agents 10 conduct elections for can
tlidates ON the last Thursday in
August, TO be held ut the present
voting places, and such other places
as the Committee may prescribe.
Instead of the nomination of n
candidate for office, by i Conven-
ton, tho people will cast q ballot
for the man they prefer, for any
office, and the man receiving the
greatest number Of ballots is de-
clared the candidate at the next
general election. This is called q
Primary election; and for free
opinion and fairness, will, wo be-
lieye, be received without objection
as the best mode of consulting the
preferences Of the whole people.
We approve Of the Primary Elee-
ton system; and now that a Con-
yention Of the county has adopted
it, We trust that all good Democrats
will fall into line and support the
new system.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
A. N, DENT, Sec.


Ar. Editor:
Tho Office Of Justice Of the Peace,
in Il town such as Weston now is,
is Il position which but few men are
qualified to fill, The Office requires
a man Of good education, sound
judgment, and of = clear mind-a
man who cannot DO moved 10 dc
or not TO do by his interests or pre-.
JUDGES. Should the proposed
amendment Of tho Constitution pre-,
vail, then il is still more inlpor.
tant that Weston should hnve fol
u Justice n man qualified for the
position. Such a man, Mr.. Editor
is Thomas J. Moore, Esq, Of the
firm Of Moore Brothers. In the
vigor Of life, largely identified with
the interests Of the county; n lib.
cral and progressive citizen, whose
personal integrity is beyond Ques'
ton, he is Just the man for Inc
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

- Democrats Of Lewis county,
manifest your independence in the
coming campaign by requiring ev-
cry Democratic candidate 10 sub
init his claims to the Primary Eloc-
ton.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

- The Democrats have 100 ma
jority in this county, but this is not
sufficient 10 justify Two or more
Democrats running for tho same
Office against ono Republican ;
hence the importance Of the pemo'
cratic voters Of The county insisting
on every Democratic candidate 20.
Ing before the Primary Election.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
Every good Democrat Shout

commence at once to aid iii perfect
ing The organization Of the party;
and 10 this end We hope every
member Of The County Executive
Committee will be present at The
meeting to be held on the 10Th.
This Committee has a great deal Of
important werk 10 do,ahd aprompt
and efficient organization is very
desirable.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

- We have talked with many
Democrats from the county this
week, and every man we talked
with favored the Primary Election
system adopted BY the Convention
on Monday last.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

We hear Of three or four lie.
publican candidates for Sheriff, hut
before the election that number
will be reduced 10 ono. The Re-
publicons of Lewis never run moro
than one man for tle same Office,
hence their success in the last few
years.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

Squire William y. Watson is
prominently spoken of in different
sections Of tho county for the posi-
lion of President of the County
Court.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
wa ClarskDur,ull conecntion

Held on the 10th inst, resulted in
the selection Of ]. II. Good, Of
Wheeling and Win. p. Tompson,
Of Parliersburg as DISTRICT Dele.
gates, and in tllo'further selection
Of Robert MclSldowny, of Wetzel
as delegate for the State at large to
attend tho Cincinnati Democratic
Convention. 10 nominate n Presi.
DENTAL candidate Of the United
States. The gentlemen selected
are good men, and no doubt will
represent the district fairly, and
with reference TO the ultimate sue
coss Of the party. But We did not
admire the combinations formed TO
accomplish the results. II APP
pears tllar Wheeling and Parkcrs-
burg formed Il mutual admiration
eacicty, and the finland" portion Of
the district was not needed 10 per
feet their admiration. This was
only an ofF.year skirmish, and We
fall.in with their wild shooting TO
sec the. result; but we adnionish
our city friends that combinations
ofthe kind prevailing at clarks;;
burg, i'll tho future fc.' the accom-.
plishmont gilmore important mat
tiers may rcsult=in=the payment d
their own obligations. atzthe POLLS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
W4GHj.L.Y,Grol.X,: LETTEN

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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
TIE CHICAGO CONTENTION

= 10 S441S<aS ~ w . A>+' 4 V+'
After six days Of excitement and
confusion, ended the contest by the
nominsion Of Senator Garfield.
Garfield allowed Conkling 10
name lie Vice President, and he
named General Arthur. of New
York. Arthur is the man that
President Hayes turned out Of the
Custom House about a year ago;
and in a message 10 the Senate on
this subject, he nude serious charges
agipsS ArtEur's conduct as an OIL
cor. The ticket,from u Democratic
standpoint, is considered weak and
easily defeated.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12

place Weston is entitled 10 one
Of the Justices i'll this District, and
she offers Mr.. Moore as her alndi-
aidate-not as q politician, but as
man well qualified for ths posi-
BUSINESS Man.
Weston, Jrtne 3, 1880. 7
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-06-12
THE DK.MOCR4I'
d, June ze
Mectinn Of Mc I4cecntlvc Com

The members of the Democratic
Executive Committee Of the county
are requested TO meet at tie Court
House on Saturday. June 10Th ,at
! o'clock P. NJ. The Committee
is composed of'thc following gen
tlenen; a. NJ. Smith, W. Y. Child
ester, i. NJ. ChalEant, DR.. +. Chris.
;tian, John II. Ryan, A. ?. Willie.
". J. Matthews.
, 1880-04-29
MASSACHUSETTS,.
FAVOR EDMUSDs.

6ptciok Dsspdfeh to IRs ChttIgu Tribune.
BosroN, April as.-The Eighth District
Convention to-tiay clr.so rs delegates to Chi
cago Robert A[. Morse, Jr., Of Boston, and
George w. Joiinson,, Of Milford, both for
Edmunds. a pretty warm discussion arose
over M attempt 10 instruct tho delegates 10
vote ngalnst Grant mid Blaine, the official
lives Of both belng severely criticised by Mr..
Chase, Of Metlticid. Tliis was tablcd, aud
then nnotlier resolution WINS offered express
Ing the sense Of the Convention that tho dole
gates should vote only for sucl, candidates
for President and Vice-1'rcsident rs will
secure the united support OF ail 1scpub-
lcnns. This met similar fate, but,
nothing dauutct, Prof. Norton, Of Harvard,
offered series affirming that the nomination
Of Gen. Grant or Senator Blaine by the Con-
Yehtion to be held at Chicago would DO
cOSDoNIS0 ADMINISTRATIVE CORRUPTION
OH the one part md personal corruption on
tile other.-.eluivalUnt to nm AbandOnM0nt Of
their principles, atl that in case Uf tho iUn,l-
mutton ot either OF them tho nteInhers OF this
Convention cannot lo counted upon to SUP
port It. The Resolutions wero greeted with
mingled applause nrh lllsses, and CHl1etl out
a strong GrAnt speech by Ely, Of Detlhanl,
wh0 declared TINT not q stain rested OIL tho
personal character of tho ox-ircsttent. \
sudden motion to adjourn was carried by Il
majority Of six.
, 1880-04-29

AT THE nf.Atyr: HEADQUARTERS
yesterday, III tho t3ratNl l'ac'lc llotel, there
hvas great confidence n1Nl activity noticeable.
1t wns cninesl that Of tho $50 delegates 10
tho State Convention already chosen, III
wcrc for Dlatilc, tis for Grant, mud Tor WASH
bslrnc. They now clnlni rs certain fur Dlnlne
ut lenst ten Of tho Congressional Districts In
Tits State.
At the Grant Headquarters, In the Palmer
House, there WIS nil equnl activity notice
nble. Personal letters ate being sent out, ntltl
everything Is being .dono to help
tho boom along. Col. Fred Grant
called during tho day, but lle
wns merely Il casual visitor. The candidates
nrc impartial IN their visits, and they cali ut
both headquarters Mike. They express 10
oDEnEon.- A. e. Matthew'S safd that every
body was for him for Attorney General, aid
TINT was oil l,e knew. Clnrk L. Carr insisted
tint il!e Tost-Olllee att}aleshnrg was rnr well,
nht that he could ttO butter as Governor,
MAJ MeClanF!,rs IVA, yaS ~. on business con,
tho consicts would nearly ,nll vote for 'rilttel
I'aynn, Of Ohio. However, David Dnvis
,llntln'G many friends among them.
Il meeting of tho Thirteenth Ward Re-
pnhttcans favorable to tho, nomination OF
GB1l. Grnnt WIS held Yesterday evening in
1leMz's HAIL. The meeting, which was pre-
si'led over by Ald..elcct o. II. ,l}rnty, was
attended by about fifty people, win wGre nd
tlrcssctl,y Alessrs. james O1ea, Frank Snlitll,
ntll Others
, 1880-04-29

longer, controlling tho public patronage
nnl thorS 1Hna, having bGen M interrtgnaa1
this precedent 1.nne tho less dangerous; IN.
asmnch as tho danger to THO ltcpNblic wonId
ariso from tho continuous election, IN tl,o far
of future, u u.ny be, Of some Willy, sngncinus
,lni1. wlIn. shall hRyo so tar, won tho nf1ec.
taona of tho pearln na 10 1ntrenc|s himself
behind snl'servtcnt. army a,nl navy,
and. thu! Icrpctnnte hl,nse1f Iii, power.
crn aud Ccntrni fiiInois III ienst feel tint L.
wilt be snfcr for tho country 70 wait unit!
t!a new appor.onmont, which will folinw
t,e eensas soon to lo taken, sllnll l,avegtven
T., tho North It's lust representation fl tlia
Electoral College before VIC. risk .tlofeat
BY nominating = 1nan wllo viii a.
nost I' ccstninlS, lo,e Tho States 9f r..
nii probability loso Now York, New jersey,
mud Ohio. Win such Ticket M l3la!Mo Of
Milne and Harrison Of Indintn, hr Wash
bur1le ii .illlnula nntl Itawluy Of Connscii-
cnt, tllo hepnhllcall party W9Nld makn =
siGS sMSsp nS1. 81 9 c1t9S Nnr, IT. wls
stunt monaco Of Solid Sonth.
, 1880-04-29
but therc is a virtual understanding Mat Il
Will DO observed.


10 tet g1.'.rn 4',ottottd t'rs:, w..
day wns largely attrMtlctl. Thu lion. 'rh0lnns
man. ~ - N'"'' '''''>'' wa '''''''~
follows: ga :,
Wells Of Norwich; and William. II. Darl,nn,
OF Salisbury, ,..,,.
:, ulstTict llelegNteS;1,,)Gttfey OphelKs, OF
,gl Simpson, Of Wnl!!nEfora; Curtis !'acn',
Or AthltletoWn: Ralph Wlerlnr, of New
i;of,Unlt; J. "; i!rcensiit, 1f keEIlnEtcy;;l.
f., T.. Whcolor mid Henry H. Graves, or l''tcll.
1tEsorrr,oSs.
eatcs to retain ti,n tw.,-tlir,is rita in iIo MI
tlunnl Convention, MD With ills Instruction
4 col1trS resolution, was offered, anll tic
Grnwi, Wien III III. Wailsr ieit tIie ci.air a,,;i
i'!a.ig speech lii fayor Of ths tlostponsl',ent
picdgnE tic s,,i,l,ort Of tic nrty to tllu momi-
ilcu u The ChrIntlnti Cvl,yrt,tioil. whoever
iIo l1lny III. 'rhls resolution wis enthusiast
icniiy n.lon.ctl. and tlo Co1iyention ntlintrnetl
* scrss nf resolutions were rcportc.l, de-
eieetlon Is frnud; callns M for Or tho ,,aia,a
ton Dt q cnt,liltlnts mt Cincinnati levotUtl 10
fho Coustituiinti nml ho,Mpst government:
of y conseryatis,. Which viii anIto tic pnrty,'
lprmt Of tho Action Of tic Cincinnati deleg,i.
ton. Q
rho ronvonton - ,.ns muSroS. ~ r,ror,or, n ,n,o
poIiit wilei WlaES. Of Of i'riJgenort, prt. tat'.
wish xna ni 1ioH ~ t3,o M "s,i,cv vi Myei ~ Yanni
!, Tisi,e,.' n,,tI ecmrInr tfn nariv shnuI,I mt
unn,m"t linn ,vhntsv.r o iMnv In n' ia nrI. mI.
vmi rrinvn,,naa' A. nn,.as,or n,,,tno,,t III,
catlnot command nnl receive tio st,plIort Of
tho entire Democratic mrty and bring It 10
success. 11p supported tho amendment III u
vigorous speech, naming ''riltlen, and declar-
i,.K TINT he could not Unite tho party. nnl
TINT his nomination would jeorartltze It's
success. THIS created great confusion ~
usc " Conyention. and finally y. ). Cleveland,
vtun to the platform, got thu floor, de-
no.inccd tho resolution rs q ltalIrrebraml, md
read a long written eulnEy Of Tlider.
During Ills speech, WnlIcr,, President Of
tho Convention, called Fice-l'rcsitlent 1fUl-
lister 10 the chair, md ut tic close Of Cleve-
1n1lu's speech rot tho floor, anil opposed tho
, 1880-04-29
GEN. GRANT.
HE HAS WRITTEN no LETTER OF WITH
nItAWAI.

HE HAS WRITTEN no LETTER OF WITH
nltAWAIs
sptetat Dt,pateh to Tha Chicago 9ttbuns.
, Tn1,ApELrtuA, pn., April GA New
York morning paper yesterday published MI
alleged dispatch from this city stating that 4
prominent Philadelphia banker WIN Ind
positive sources OF information Ind informed
Secretary Sherman that Gen. Grants nnmo
viii not bo presented Mt tho Chicago
Convention. ",The General" said lie,
"has SO written his nearest friends,
and he Is firmly settled III his determination.
Tho announcement of Ills purpose Is not
mu,lo public, as 1t would hinder the plnl,s Of
tho Grant managers, who naturally DESIRE
some material to trntle with when the tIne
comes to rally around the winning candidate.
a Yimcs reporters visit to ono OF Con.
Grnnt's most intimate friends i'll this city
disclosed tho fact that
: no SUCH LETTER lad REIN nECE1vED
here. A. letter from tho General, dated
ttnlGna, ILL.,, arrivGl yesterday, In which 1.o
speaks OF tho pleasure Of his recent trip to
Mexico, and expresses tho hops that at 10
distant day TINT country md tho United States
may be united by railroads ntd commerce,
to closer relationship. lie nlso says that nj
he expects to spend tivD or six weeks III tIlo
Rocky Mountains during tho coming SUM-
lMer. lle will not be Able to come OIL to Long
Drnucll mud occupy Ills cottage thore; lle
makes m reference to tile political situation
whatever, md no other letter Inns beo, ro~
cclyed hero from lin for some time past.