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The Albany Bribery uuvcs,txasisu.

Inc Albany Bribery uuyesttg Atom
TESTIMONY OF ARMSTRONG As 10 AN ALLSGED At
rssfr TO Boy hin.
Az last nights session OF the committee of
tne New York legislature tnquirtng into the
charges OF attempted bribery OF membsrs the
nrst witness called Was JAS. Armstrong, who
properly approached regarding his vote.
counsel for senator Sessions AZ once tnrer
po 60 ard urged the continuance OF his clients
scott. and Assemblymsn Carpenter. who
u. AT NE delay on the erounc that the com
, srse 49,, naa been unable 10 procure counsel,
nent legal adviser Assembly man Skinner ana
MI. smith. OF counsel for Mr. Sess,ons scented
The ioea that In city swarming with LAWYERS
mere need oe any delay for want OF counsel
and Mr.. Smith guaranteed that n the hearing
was allowed 10 so on he would show whers
the 5000 came from. Assemolyman Brooks
also urged prompt continuance OF the hearing
Bradley. who was present, said he was dlsi1.
clined 10 go ahead with counsel arrayed
agsfnst him. but hoped 20 have counsel TO-
morrow. Upon Bradley S assurance that II the
committee did not secure counsel by to-mor-
row he himself would be provided. his further
examination was allowed 10 60 over until
then. MT. Armstrong was then sworn. ana
aIter relating long story concerning his vote
TOT railroad bill In April last pending which
Dill he was approached by a lobbyist named
howards Mr. Armstrong got down 20 the I'm
wards met me al Stanwlx Hail, where i
DoaToec. He told me he wanted 10 see me- and
lnvltea me 10 his room. Not knowing what he
wanted, went up 10 his room. lie com.
menced talking TO me about that railroad bin.
BE SAID: Il am aui horned 10 make YOU a
present., and took from his pocket an enve-
ope on which was my name. 1 was not
pleased, and told him had voted for the bin
bt cause was assured 1t v as right. He said TO
me- You can have twenty times that amount
II you VIII vote against Roscoe Conkling.' He
said that my coming from Oneida county ana
voting against him (ConkliDg) would have
great influence. ! told him he could not pur-
chase my vote. He told me l would be well
taken care Of; that he expected to have place
In the custom. ouse. Afterwards he met me-
end sgs in urged ne to desert Mir. Conkiiny i
iold him he could not buy me. II was after
tbe resignation and Just before the balloting
commenced. Edwards did not ask me to vote
ling"
This concluded Mr.. Armstrong; examina-
ton. and the committee adjourned until ,
O'Clock TO cay.
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IL appears that Iroquois won a church for
YOUNGSTOWN, y. j., as well as the English Derby,
Nv. Lorillard having promised TO erect church
tdifice there If he captured the great English
rana
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The NEW HAMPSHIRE SRNAroRsHIP - An
opinion OF the Supreme Court OF New Hamp-
shire has been sent TO the Senate or that state
TO The effect that it is the duty OF the present
legislature to elect United States Senator.
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Ats o'clock last night no change was notice.
able In The coLdi,ion OF Griscom, the fasting
man, at Chicago.
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AUCTION SALES.

GHAscsEy SALE OF THAT VERY vLU
OAB.Ar. LOT OH STREE NOR III TE5',
BeT"FEN VERMONT AVENUE AND Elf
TENN Fl STREET, FACING MCPHERSON
SQCAhE
By v'1tue of decree of tae Supreme Court Ass
Il lie Jistrot IT Co!umtia, passe lin Equity I'D
Cause No 4 657, in which Ellen Butter sad Ns&L
- other ain:iffs, and Will AN leen ct a..
.tfend.l 80 will sell at Pablo aciion, RI
DAY JUNE 10TH, A. ID. 1881, AT 8 O'CL )CX. in
fro..t CT the premises Valuable lot, know VI lot
three 80 lnfqGare ZIG. Washington city, d. O..
Sitl. tho Imp ovements Lot fronts Is feet and has
depth of 100 feet TO an alley.
mus; be paid at tie one OF sale: balance in eg dal
ins.alu eiits ct six, welve and fi9nteel mo aths,
with iIteJ est be ured by ed of trnst on the
property sola or al cash, at the option oi the pnr
d., 8 the property will be rs-so,d st the risk sud
cot OF the defau'ting purchaser. Conveyancing
aud recording at cost of purchaser.
ARTHUR A. BtRNEv,
$3.50 - street. -ru.teas
J. TARBELL DYER, Afosseoe'
Cor. 7th st and La. ave. NV.
THOS. j. FISHER CO., Aucts. jel- d&ds
ABOVE SALE POSTPO NED ON ACCOUNT OF
rain III til MONDAY, JUNE 18th, 1881 Same hour
snd place. 1uOH. J. FISHER h CO..
jell Auctionesrs-
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DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
UP TOWN.
MOST ATTRACTIVE BARaAINs.
100 DOZEN
DOUBLE Dusk BONE SUMMER ooRsErs,
48 CENTS PER PAIR.
REV INDIA LINEHP.
NEW PERSIAN LAWNS.
NEW NAINsOOK EMBRoIDERIEs.
UNUSUALLY Low.
ALL THE LATEST
NOVELTIES IN WASH LAoKs.
COCHRANE &; CO.,
18th street and New York ave.,
OPPOSITE B1aas' BANK. jes
w. M. SHUSTER & SONS
OFFER
ORGANDIE AwNs. new styles. 371sc.
LINEN LAWNS. (pure liner, )25c.
Isle GLOVES, LACE MITTS.
VELVET GRENADINES, SILK GRENADINES.
CALCUTTA SEERSU OKER, CHINA PONdEE.
PARASOLS at very low Prices.
BUN UMBRELLAS.
RED Isle HOSE st soc.
LOUISINE SILKS At 75c
Extra Bargains in WHITE GOODS, I2xc.
SCOTCH and FRENCH GIN0HAMS, $50 pieces.
ALBATROSS CLOTH, Evening Shades.
FIGURED sWIsS MUsL1Ns. INDIA LINENS.
INDIA NULL, PERSIAN LAWNS.
SURAH SILKS, BROCADES. &c.
Cur stock Of the above Is very large and prices
low. An inspection is solicited.
ONE PRICE.
". M. SHUSTER & SONS,
jes 919 Pennsylvania Avenue.
PARASOLS AT COST.
WHITE ALL LINEN LAWNS, Csc.
PACIFIC LAWNS. Ike.
rEESS GINGHAMS. I2H, 1sc.
ALL WOOL BUNTINGs, 2Oc.
SUMMER DBEss GOODS TREDUoED PRICES.
TYLEB d CHEVVNING,
je6 91S 7th ut. NV.
NEW DRY GOODS:
SPECIAL BARaA1NR 41I u BLACK BRooADs
BLACK SATIN DE LYON.
OOLORkD "
BLACK SATIN DUCHESS.
BLACK AND OOLORRD SURAH SILKS
NUNS BLACK YELLING.
Full lines OF AL kinds Of drst-ca ss DRY GOODS
At BOTTOM PRICES.
TAUMMEL. Cx.AHR i CO..
spIV sos Ma rkst Space.
NEW SPRING GOODS.
We have Just opened . splendid assortment Of
SPRING DRESS GOODS, comprising all the new
fabrics. Amolg the many choice things are Nuns
Yelling, Black White and Colnred. il great variety;
Satin Dsmasse, eurah Grenadines Black and COL
silk Hermann. Pongee aud Satin q, Lyons. India
Mulls in all the Few coors also an elegant line Of
Belgian Linen theeting and Pillow Linens, all
widths: Damask Table Cloths and Napkins. all
sizes French. Engl1sh and German Hosiery In all
the new styles. An inspection OF GU stock is soil
cited. HOOE BRO. q CO.,
l31S + st. forth " est,
AY6 NEAR EBHITT HOUSE.
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ff>RUSTEEs' SALE CT IMPROVED PROP
Il EkTY ON STREET, ABOVE MN GTEENTa
STREET NORTHWEST {No. 1909.

STREET NORTHWEST {No. 1909.
By virtue of q deed of trust, dated the 5th lS
day OF November, A. D. 1878. aud recorded aSR
in the land records OF the District Of Colum--&s.
bia, in Liber No. 80, folio 296 ct SEQ, aud at the
quest of the owner Of the notss secured thereby,
will sell at public auction, in front Of the prem
isee on WEDNESDAY. THE 22D DAY OF JUNE, a:
u. 1881. AT Elk O'CLOCK NJ. the following Real
Estste in the City Of WASHINGTON. DO, and Dc,
tcribed as . part Of Lot numbered ten (l0)
in square numbered one hundred and eigh;;
street distant nineteen s) feet and six and half
go inches west from the northeast corner Of said
lot; AID running thence west along said street
thirty fonr tSD feet and three and half $50
int hes; thence south ninety (9D feet six (6)
INCHES thence In an eastelly direction thirty five
(S5) feet and three and quarter go inches to
Point due south from the point Of BEGINNING. and
Of beginning.
The terms Of the sale arc: One third Of the pur-
chate money to be paid in cash. one third in six
months. and one third q twelve months from the
day Of tale with interest at Der centum ON the
deferred payments, to be secured by q deed of
trust upon the premises. A deposit Of one hun
bred dollars will ba required when the property Is
struch Of Premises sold subject to the lien Of
chaser. DAVID A. OHAMBER3l r.u,.o.
CHA8. II. ARMIES. Arus'ees'
B. b. WARNhR, Auctioneer. js1I,.O.
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FAMILY SUPPLIES.

FAMILY SUPPLIES.
DEooEAIIoS DAY.
CANNED GOODS OF every description.
WOODEN PLATES.
PAPER NAPKINS.
fhOhs OF ai kinds. zwy1s.cK.
B.w. REEDS s1Ns.
mas 17,s F ct. north west.
MAY PICKINGS
is garden and highly cultivated Japan Tes. com:
posed the ssrly picked leaves. cured with great
care natural coLor a. msies deicis us drlnk I'M:
only f By @ EIPRo }sze YoUsas '' ''
ICED TEA. ICED TEA. ICED TEA.
Our Green. Black or Mixed Tss. at so cents per
pound. can't be equslied in Washington for Iced
LUNCH GOODS
OF every description Just received.
saSsa T mi o5e iG1 Chilean
Lamb. Beef, Turkey. he, Sardnes salmon
tObster. Dried Beef. Baked Beams. 90. 60. 80.
SAUCES AND PICKLES
Durkee's salad Dressing Crosse d Black geiis
Pickles. A full assortment
bELECTkDFRU1Tra and the very choicest NEW
YORK BUTTER. No pains spared to keep up
good supply OF the % important articles
Queen Olives Ia . variety of styles-incudin9
small bottles n Is cents for Picnic purposes.
In fact. xe give undivided attention to tho
FAMILY TRADE.
And make IL our whole study to furnish the YHRY
BEST of everything In the way Of FAMILY SUP.
PLIES generally. Our facilities for buying and
freahtns are surpassed by none, and we guaran-
tee to sell low sly other house in the city "a
also. to give the article. quality and quantity. IS
represented.
Money cheerfully refunded to any customer who
IL not entirely satit fed With their purchase
II you can't call please send postal or Telephone
my res dence, our Telephone at the ctOre is
Plugged sgain for the present.
ElPHONZO YOUNGS,
GROCER.
myI9 SD4 9Th St., bet. Z and +.
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~ BOOTS AND SHOES at cost. Oau early, be-
!ore pnrcpss.Es e.sewhere. and secure bargainA
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LADIES GOODS.

NIMR. WASHINGTON,
vi FASHIONABLE
ORESSMAK1N6 AND TRIMMING STORE,
12ll Penna. ave.,
Dresses, Suits. Gestures. Olosks, 60, made In
superior style at short notice. Ladies' can have
Dresses Out and BASted. and perfect At guaran-
teed. ADA
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WALTER b. WILLIAMS & co ,Auctioneers.

WALTER B. WILLIAMS co ,AuctlOneers.
On WEDNESDAY next JUNE 18TH AT TENa
O'CLOCK Am. we shall sell at 1924 Eighth &c. "
northwest The following pamed Furniture: kNS1
Wsinut French plate Patent case Chamber ! II
Suite
! Parlor Suite in Cot.line
! Hair Cloth.
Walnut n. T. S!deboard.
s. Dining Chairs.
! new Refrigerator.
Brussels and Iugrain CARPETS.
Hair aud other Mattresses.
Bedsteads and Bureaus.
Window Shades, &c re.
Terms cssh
al r K
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GALE OF BUILDING los ON NORTH H
y STREET. BETWEEN NO 9TH OAPITOf. AND
FlksT P sriEEE fTa E nF ION NEAR GOVERN
On THURSDAY AFTERNOOS, JUNE 18th ~
AT 5 30 O'CLOCK, we will sell in front of the4
premises Lot No. 10, in Squire 676, froLting~&
30 feet on the north sidoUf H strest north, and
running back to an alley.
TENS: Onehalf cash; balauce in one year,
with six per cent interest. and to ba secured by
deed OF trust. A deposit of $50 required. Con-
veyar cling aud recording at purchasers cost.
je1ld DUNCANSON BROo.
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Personal.

Mr.. j. W, Anderson, of Urbanna, Ohio,
was in the city Monday. He is paying
visit to his brother ln-law, Mr.. Henry
Koiner of this county. Mr.. Anderson re-
moved to Ohio 25 years ago and is pros
porous citizen of Urbanna, which is said
| to be the prettiest town west of the Ale
| ghanies, where he is engaged in the drug
business He is welcomed to his former
home by nun Der of old friends.
Mr.. William B. Taylor, late OF Staun-
ton, has been appointed express messenger
in the B. & o. Express Company and Will
run between Grafton and Petersburg,
with his home at Parkersburg.
Johnston Bell, Esq, and Miss Allie. his
daughter, were in the city last week visit
ing their friends, on their way to Balti-
more and Yorktown.
D. John H. Henry, cotton planter OF
Selma, Alabama, has been spending sever
al weeks with his brother. Capt. Hugh W.
Henry. near Waynesboro He left for the
west last week, taking with him Captain
Henry's son to attend school tn Kentucky.
Capt H. H. Riddleberger passed through
the city Tuesday, on bis way home.
Mr.. D. B. Gabbert, Dictator Of Allegha-
ny Lodge K. of H. at Williamsons, was in
the city Monday night and paid visit to
Staunton Lodge No. 1853.
Rev. Alfred Jones, pastor of the Pres-
byterian church at Fairfield, will lecture
in his church ON the 2Sth inst, on his
travels In Palestine. Proceeds for the
parsonage fund.
Col. VIM. H. Peyton, Superintendent of
the Stanton and Parkersburg Turnpike,
passed through this place on a t ur OF in
spectiOn over his road, last Tuesday eve
ming. accompanie by DR.. j. I'll. Wayt, of
Staunton.-Hiqhland Recorder.
Mr.. Theo. Shuey with his bride spent two
days at his farm, near Churchville, this
week, during the recess of the Senate.
His visit in Paris was cut short by ca
blegram, summoning him back to his re-
PICTORIAL duties at the called session of the
U. S. Senate. The message was received
on Sunday. He went over to London on
Monday and sailed from Liverpool on
Tuesday, reaching New York in eleven
days, after having spent two delightful.
months in Paris.
Rev. G. 5. M. See, of Monterey, was dis
missed from Lexington Presbytery Wed
nesday at his own request to take charge
in Texas. Presbytery met in the First
church in Staunton, and notwithstand-
ing the earnest protests Of the commits
sioners from Mr.. Sees Highland churches,
he and the body thought it his duty to go.
He expects to leave about the Sth proximo
and will carry with him the rrgrets of
very many sincere friends.
DIR. T. W. Shelton, we are glad to say,
is convalescent from his long sickness and
will soon be able to resume his professional
duties.
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Speaking Court Day.

Col James H. Skinner will address the
people on the political issues of the day
next Monday, court. day. The people of
Augusta and Stanton have heard Colonel
Skinner before, and not word from us
beyond the bare announcement that he is
to speak, will be necessary to ensure him
a large audience.
Hon. A. M. Kelley, Richmond's favor
lite orator. has accepted an invitation from
the Stanton Conservative Democratic
club to speak here on Monday, and it has
been decided that the night will be the
most suitable time. He will therefore
speak in the Opera House Monday night
at O'Clock. Every one from Staunton
and the county IS invited and splendid
audience IS expected. Seats will be pro-
vided for the ladies who are expected.
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Public Speaking.

The following appointments have been
made by Maj. Koiner, Maj. Hanger and
Col. Skinner, the candidates of the Demo-
cratic Conservatives of Augusta county,
and the public are assured that one or
more of these gentlemen mentioned, will
be promptly on hand at the times and pla-
ces named. Let everybody turn out and
give them good audiences.
Wednesday, Oct. 26th, at
PIP. M.
Spring Hill-Fr:day, Oct. 2sth, at 2 P.
M.
Mt. Solon-Saturday (night), Oct. Goth,
at2 P. M.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Oct. 3lst, at 2
P. M.
Craigsyille- Tuesday, Nov. 1st, at P.
M.
Observation-Disclosures Nov. 81, at 2
P. NJ.
Waynesboro'-Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at 8
Pm.
New Hope-Saturday, Nov. 5th. at T.
Nj.
Mt. Meridian-Saturday might, Nov.
5th, at p. M.
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Paw I'm or Cult.

The following circular has been received
here by former employee in the Stanton
post office, doubtless under the impression
that the gentleman was still in the leading
strings of the Malone manipulators and
Republican allies. but fortunately for him
his own earnings without the danger of
losing his head If he refuses to make a
divide. Read the circular and mark the
italics which are ours. Legitimate eE-
penses'' is good There is $500 back on
Leigh Wilson's purchase money yet !:
REPUBLICAN STATE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. {
Chairman-JAMEs D. BRADY Petersburg. Va.
Secretary Nj. W. LAKEWOOD, Richmond. Va.
PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. Is, 1881.
DEAR SIR:
Our Committee asks of you n
volunteer contribution to OIr campaign
fund, The National Republican Commit
tee, every Republican United STATES Sen
ator. General U. S. Grant, Hon. VIM. E.
Chandler, and all nepublican leaders Of
national reputation, earnestly desire the
success of the Coalition Increment an VirQi71-
iD Uhereby the Bourbon Democracy sciW be
defeated.
We need money to enable US to defrav
the legitinaute expenses of the campaign
and we trust it will be your pleasure to-
assist us. DR.. G. K. Gilmer, of Rich.
mond, is our Treasurer. He. or myself.
will acknowledge any contribution you
may give. Yours truly,
JAS. D. BRADY,
Chm Rep. State Elk. Com.
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The Augusta County Fair.

Our people should not, in the excitement
attending the Baltimore Oriole. the York
town celebration, the state Fair and Rich
mond pageant, forget our own County
Fair. 1t having been postponed as will be
recollected on account of the drought to
November the 1st, Will be opened on
that day-next Tuesday week, and con-
tinue Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. Every arrangement has been
made for fine exhibition The premium
list is unusually full, the catalogue of
Special Premiums will be particularly at
tractive to the ladies. Every lady in the
city and county should get it at once from
the Secretary and compete for the hand
some prizes offered. The officers are work.
ing like beavers to make the exhibition a
success this year but they can do nothing
of course if the people d. not come to their
aid. Let us look to home developments.
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ILL.-James w. Morrison, Esq. one of
our most prominent and respected citizens,
returned from the White last week quite
sick. He has since been very ill and his
friends have felt much concern about his
condition, as he was threatened with pa
ralysis. He has the attention of DR.. J,
st. P. Gibson, and DR.. Fauntleroy and
DIR. Morrison, of the Rockbridge Baths
have been called in consultation. Wed,
nesday, his son, J. W. Morrison, Jr.,
was summoned by telegraph from Wash
ington and Lee University, and Mr.. Sam
ual Morrison. his brother, who resides in
Denver, Colorado, was teIegraphed for
That night, however, his condition was
somewhat improved, and yesterday there
was decided change for the better which
his physicians hoped would be permanent.
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Stanton.
Business Notices.

The newest and largest grocery store in
Staunton is just being filled by new firm
with one Of the largest and completest
stocks of goods in their line that has been
brought to the city. Bowling & Eakle
Brothers is the new firm, and they are To-
Gated in the large new building of Prof.
Hamer. on Augusta street. These gentle
men are now opening their stock, which
embraces everything that can be thought
of in the way of groceries. AS to the
firm, any one who has bought goods from
Frank Eakle, wants to deal with him
again, his brother has been equally lucky
In making friends, for the time he has
been in business in StauntOn, and Mr.. An
drew Bowling is favorably known all over
the county as a business man and gen.
tleman.
Sportsmen will find something very at
t,actlve in the way of an outfit at Frank
Alexander Il Co.'S. Their stock OF fowl
ing pieces would tempt lover of the sport
to spend his bottom dollar, and as to the
stock OF hardware and fine cutlery, the
superior quality and the New 7 ork prices,
keep the store full of buyers from early
morn till dewy eve.
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Deaths. =
TWO MAsoNs BURIED IN ONE DAY, AND 4
VENERABLE CITIZEN OF THE

TWO MAsoNs BURIED IN ONE DAY, AND
VENERABLE CITIZEN OF THE
COUNTY.
| The unusual occurrence OF Two nasonic
| funerals in one hour was witnessed DIT
| Thornrose Cemetery Wednesday AFTER
noon.
WILLIAM BLACKBURN
was buried at 4:3O. He had been IN 1all-
| ing health for some months and died on
Tuesday in the 63d year of his age. he
was an old and highly esteemed cltlzen' a
Jealous Mason, a good mau and veteran
soldier. having served in two wars, first as
a member of Capt. Harper's company ISL
| Va. regiment in the Mexican war, pelng
one of six or seven survivors OF that COM
pany and afterwards as member OF Inc
9Th Va. Confederate regiment, where he
made good record. His funeral services
were held at $3.50 at his residence, beng
conducted by Revs. DR.. Martin, Il. :.
Hough and J. M. Frost, after which the
Masonic fraternity, some of his old COM
rades, his family and many friends follow
ed his remains to the cemetery. His Ma"
sonic pail bearers were John Wilson, VIM.
S. Skeen, H. H. Peck, B. T. Bagby, E. Il.
Edmondson and j. G. Cochran, and clti-
zens, c. W. Hunter. P. N. Powell. j. N.
Hefiin, J. A. Fauyer, J. D. Shomo and j..
N. Woodward.
CHARLES II. BROWNWELL,
a comparative stranger in the city from
Tallahassee. Florida, died under peculiar
ly distressing circumstances, Tuesday at
the American Hotel He had been en-
ployed on the Richmond & Allegheny rail-
road but had lately entered the service of
the G. & o. as an engineer and had been
at the American. Hotel sick week. He
had his wife and child with him and died
suddenly OF ulcer Of the stomach. He was
known to one or two of the Masonic fra
ternity who reported the sad occurrence to
the brethren and they with that charity
which never faileth took charge of his re-
mains. While the body of the brother
who had been endeared to them through
forty long years of association was being
consigned "dust to dust and ashes to
GSueS. tno pail DedioIS IOtulACu w JIG
city and proceeding with the remains of
the stranger brother, known to them only
in death, and accompanied by the heart
broken wife, met the fraternity at the en-
trance of the cemetery and with the I'M
pressive ceremonies of the order, he too
was laid in the grave. Rev. DR.. Martin
officiating.
ALEXANDER W. BOWLING
venerable citizsn of Augusta, and father
of Andrew Bowling, Esq, a prominent
merchant of this city was also buried
about the same hour, at Augusta church,
by Rev. Alexander Sprunt. his pastor.
Mr.. Bowling was eighty years and some
months old and has been an invalid for
| several years, ne was highly esteemed by
| all his acquaintance and died peacefully
at tie residence of his son at Bowling $
Mill, on Monday the 18th inst. He leaves
three children. Mr.. Andrew Bowling, Mrs.
Joseph F. Tannehill and Miss Gertle
Bowling.
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COMPLIMENTS TO STAUNTONIANs.-
several weeks ago strong article FROM the
pen of E. L. Edmondson, Esq. of this
city, suggesting plan for the accumula-
ion of reserve fund by the Order of the
knights of Honor was published in the
Guardian" a journal devoted to the in
terests of the order published at Louis
vile, KY. The article attracted good
deal of attention and favorable comment,
and falling under the eye of Judge W. B.
Hoke, the Supreme Dictator of the Order
IN the United States, he at once recognize
ed the ability of the author and wro.e to
Mr.. Edmondson rendering him the COM
mission of Deputy Supreme Dictator, with
powers to organize the order in Delaware.
Those who know so well the energy and
efficiency of Mr.. Edmondson as District
Solicitor of the Valley Mutual Associa-
ton, will agree that Judge Hoke could
not have made better selection for the
important position offered.
Maj. Jed Hotchkiss, of this city, has re-
ceived an invitation to attend the York
town celebration as one of the nations
guests. He left for Yorktown, Monday
night. Stanton has thus had two of her
citizens to receive this national compli-
ment. Hon. A. H. IL. Stuart being the
other.