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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-15

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cupation rather than q necessity.
Everything in his house and at his
table was of the best and, thanks
to Lottie, everything was also of the
the most refined. The flowers, the
silver dishes, the glitterof the glass
and china, SO bewildered our friend,
Dunstan Reade, that he was quiet
meek and amicable, and as to talk
about chemistry, not a bit of it (; all
he did was to gaze at Lottie adoring-
ly, much to her fathers amusement.
The sight of her in her fresh young
beauty carried him back years Of
his life, and bridged over vast
yawning space of hideous misery
and self-absorption. She reminded
him of some one in the vistas of his
life some one who had been gentle
and tender to him before his face
was wrinkled and his heart grown
hard-some one who had smiled at
him and had been kind, and vet
who had turned away from bis love
and all his wealth to marry his pen
niless cousin, and that was what
turned old Dupstan into such man
y he was now. And Lottie, Heav-
m bless her face, was like that fad
ID idol Of his youth-not in her |
acel bat in something indescriba-
Die in her sweetness and frankness.
n the daintiness Of her dress and
he faint perfume of violets that her
'resence gave forth.
The old man was quite softened
nd gentle be tried SO hard to be- |,
ave we'll at the dinner-table, and to
'olish up his long dormant manners,
hat the effect Vas almost painfully
vident to his host
Then after dinner Mr.. Harfeld (
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-15

WIS dndht, sIC Qih DOS cOdlt AZ
nervously, or look frightened OF
scared-no, not in the least. The
image of that grim-faced miser glar-
ing at her did not appear to alarm
her at all. She Just moved her head
a very little against the back of the
chair and smiled at him.
"Oh, you have come back, have
you?n said Lottie.
"What are you doing here ?" s..id
Mr.. Reade, sternly.
"Well, / was waiting for you," an
swered the girl, unabashed.
"Who let you in? Don't You
know that i don't allow women in
here--a set of baggage-lazy hussies
every one of them %
"Well, so they are-you are quite
right p answered Lottie with little
laugh. "You see, I'm no better than
the rest of them, for ! went to slee;, !;
otherwise I should have busted your
papers,"
Dunstan gave q sort OF gasp and
looked jealously around.
'No, don't be alarmed. l didn't
touch them-I knew better / went
to sleep. What are you reading all
those books about chemistry for,
Mr.. Reade Yn
He looked at her suspiciousiy.
The charm she had thrown over.
him in her slumber had partly fad
ed with her waking presence bu I.
still there was something that sui
ected his morose and savage na
.urc. She was different from wha.
be had remembered women to be.
What do YOU want to find out
lbout me pa he growled.
''0h, nothing about you. I only
hould have liked to understand !
ONE Of the books yor seem to be
tudsing.v
.Women don't understand things !!
they are silly, ignorant creatures, /
nd know nething." 3
''0h ! but they needn't be silly, I
nd ignorsnf st all they can learn. 1
{ YOU would teach me. / could
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-15

"Will he be out long?" saws Lot
tie, perseveringly.
He might be and he mightnt,
was the unhopeful rejoinder.
well, shall come in and wait
for him till he comes back"
Now this took Timothys breath
away. No such audacious proposal
had ever been made to him before.
No, that you can't do! Mr.. Reade
don't allow no women-folk within
his doors to pull things about and
MUS up his papers and booksl"
Oh! you needn't be afraid of that;
shouldn't think of touching his
things. Here is half a crown for
you, and please show me into Mr..
Reade's room At once
Something in the young lady's
tone of suthority-somcfhine TOO.
perhaps, in the sight of the shining
half crown shs put into his not un.
willing hand took all Of the bravo
do and bounce out Of old Timothy.
He touched his shaggy forelock
meekly, and showsd Miss Harfeld
into the one sitting room his master
used in the house.
well, you'll have to take the
blame If the maeter is angry he
grumbled, ~for l don't know what
ever he will say to me for letting
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Letter from Coal Creek.

Coal CREEK, Tenn, April 16, 1882.
Mr.. EDITOR: We hope yon will tender
us space enough in your paper for line
from our place. On the first day of this
month the price of coal digging was reduced
from three cents to two and half per
bushel, whereupon the miners in the Star
mines came out ON a strike, but good
number of them have gone back at the
reduced rates, and coal will be mined dur
ing the summer for q cents bushel
Presiding Elder L. S. Walker and the
Rev. Mr. Cass, of the III. E. Church, have
been engaged for the last two days holding
their quarterly meeting at this place for the
Jacksboro circuit The Church here is a
little embarrassed with debt hanging over
their church property. But they are taking
steps to hquidate it, and think they will
soon succeed.
Mr.. John Lloyd a clever and industrious
young man of our town, when sober, took
from his pocket to-day pistol and fired
two shots at gentleman passing by, whose
name we failed to get. The unfortunate
act was the result of whisky, and the shots
were fred without provocation, so far as We
could learn. Lloyd was taken into custo-
dy, but afterwards escaped from the officers.
The school directors of this district, in con.
nection with the Odd Fellows, are erecting
new building in Coal Greek, the lower
story of which is to be used for common
school purposes and the upper story for al
Odd Fellows hall.
The Odd Fellows of Weldon Lodge, To-
Gated here, will give an entertainment il
their old hall on the evening of the 26th,
! the proceeds of which will go toward the
| fitting up of their new hall. All friends Of
| the order who may wish to assist them il
this way are invited to be present.
Our townsman. Il. @. Dew, is q candidate
| for County Court clerk and will be a strong
opponent THEo. Brown.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

Maj. F. K. Huger, Superintendent Of the
E. T., v. & Ca railroad, and wife returned
yesterday from Norfolk. Va
Prof. 8. II. Lockett, of the University,
left yesterday evening for New Market,
where he was to lecture last night before the
literary societies of Holston Seminary.
Rev. j. M. Walters, of McMillans Station,
was in the city yesterday.
| Rev. J. w. Mann, Presiding Elder of the
Greeneville district after spending few
days with his family, returned yesterday
evening to his work.
! Messrs. j. A. Rayl, JAS. II. Cowan and
NJ. Fl. McCorkle left yesterday for Jones
| boro, to attend the conference of Young
| Mems Christian Associations of upper East
! Tennessee
Mai Thos. O'Conner arrived yesterday
evening from Nashville.
| Mrs. 7. w. Fleming arrived in the city
ON yesterday evenings train, and is at MIR.
j. A. Rayrs.
Maj. L. NJ. Blackman, of Louden Coun-
ty, arrived in the city yesterday morning
on his return from trip to Washington.
| Mrs. T. r. Cornick, jr., and Miss Susie
| Cornick arrived home yesterday evening
from delightful visit OF few weeks to
I Florida.
4 Capt D. H. Meek and wife, of Dan.
dr.dge, arrived in the city. on yester-
days train,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
United Order of the Golden Cross.
Nashville American

The United Order of the Golden Cross. in
fifth annual session, closed it's labors last
night, after a very harmonious meeting.
Delegates were present from majority of
the subordinate Communicates in the State,
and reported their communicates in pros
porous condition.
The finance committee made very con-
gratulatory report as to the manner in which
the books and accounts had been kept,
which resulted in the unanimous reelection
of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Keeper
of Records.
The officers for the ensuing two years are
Rev. J. II. W. Jones, P. G. c., Union City;
DR.. r. G. Rothrock, G. c., Nashville; Mrs.
E. G. Trevathan, G. V. c., Union City; r.
A. Brown, G. p, Knoxville; Geo. B. Stad-
dan, G. X. r., Nashville; Z. W. Adkins,
G. Treasurer, Knoxville; Miss Mamie J.
Fox, G. H., Nashville; Mrs. Jennie G. Rob.
inson, G. W. g., Eaton; Claude j. Bell,
G. W. o. e., Bells Depot The following
representatives of the Supreme Command
cry were chosen Rev. j. H. w. Jones,
Union City; 4. G. Osborne, Knoxville
The next session will take place in this city
in April, 1884.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

100000 to Loan on Five Years Time,
Payable in Small Monthly Install
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

OUR SPRING STOCK NOW READY,
Comprises the Choicest Fabrics, the
Handsomest Designs and the Latest
STYLES in the Clothing line. The
Superior Quality of the Trimming and
the unusual care taken in the manu-
facture of our Clothing is apparent ut
glance, while in tit our Garments
are Faultless. Our stock Of Child
ren's and Boys Clothing is Complete
and Superior to any offered in this
market. They were bought so cheap
that we can and do sell them at from
So to 80 per cent. less than their
actual value. Buy no Clothing before
seeing our Stock. HEART BROS,
The One-Price ClOthiers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Married.,

At 10 o'clock, a. ~, yesterday, April Goth,
1882, at the residence, in this city, of the
brides father, W. D. Riley, Rev. W. A.
Harrison, officiating, Mr., JAS. E. Campbell
and Miss Ella G. Riley.
The groom is a former Knoxville boy, a
worthy, industrious and deserving young
man, son of DR.. A. j. Campbell, and is now
engaged in prosperous business at Rock
home provided for his bride, who is WELL
known and popular young lady of our city.
The newly welded couple took the 1O:4O
train for lockwood, the adopted home of
the groom. bearing with them the hearty
good will and wishes of numerous friends.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
On Thfrfy DaYsf Trial

We viii send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Elec-
tro- Voltaic Belts and other Electric AppI-
ances on trial for thirty days to young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality, etc., guar
anteeing speedy relief and complete restora-
ton of vigor and manhood. Aso for Rheu
matism. Neuralgia, Paralysis, Liver and
Kidney difficulties. Ruptures, and many
other diseases. Illustrated pamphlet sen
free. Address Toltaic Belt Co., Marshal,
Mich. noyIOd&w12ms.
WHEN publicly testified that had been
cured of terrible skin humor by the Cuti-
cura Remedies, I did so that others might
be cured. and do not regret the time given
to answering inquiries. "-Hon- VIM. Taylor,
Boston.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
PENCILETTES.

Col. r. NJ. Edzards, of Cleveland, is re-
covering from his late serious Illness
The Grand picnic at the Sweetwater fair
grounds has been postponed till the goth of
May
Clerk and Master Patterson has some im-
portant sales in front of the courthouse at
II o'clock to-day.
The Cleveland Banner comes to US in
new dress entire and much improved IN
make up and general appearance.
At meeting in Chattanooga Thursday,
of the stockholders of the Roane Iron Com
pany, Col c. N. McGhee was elected d.
rector i'll the stead of Hon. Ken Wheeler,
who has sold his stock.
The Republicans of Chattanooga held
primary conventions Thursday night, and
appointed delegates to a county convention
to be held to-day to appoint delegates to the
Republican State convention.
Hon. Stanley Matthews, Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United States,
is to sit as special Judge in the Federal
Court at Nashville, June LIST. He tries the
Iarkin case in this city the fourth Monday
in May.
The trial of VIM H RAIDER for the kill
ing of Dug Thomas ct Bristol, was com
menced in the Circuit Court at Jonesboro,
before Hon. n Hacker Wednesday, and
will consume several days. Judge H. H..
Ingersoll, of this city, is one of the counsel
for the prosecution.
Athens Post In the case of Andy Low
nv. on trial in the Circuit Court here for the
murder of W A. Duggan, the jury last
Saturday rendered verdict of guilty and
the genalty was fixed at ten years in the
penitentiary. Appealed. Samuel Pike, for
robbing John Evans smoke-house was
given three years in the Penitentisry-
The older of the Cook boys was convicted
in Overton last week of the murder and
robbery of VIM. Taylor, Texas stock deal.
er. in Fentress County two years ago, and
sentenced to the penitentiary for Life. HIS
younger brother is in jail, to be tried. The
father was implicated but escaped. Mr.
Sam. Epps Young, of Sweetwater, appeared
for the prosecution.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

Corporate Name
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
1he storm south of the River.

GAP CREEK, April 20, 1882.
Mr. EDITOR: We had fearful storm
of wind here yesterday. Mr.. E. B. Wells
had fire in his new ground adjoining my
farm. 1t broke out, and in spite of him
and his neighbors it burned up good deal
of fence and IL or Is cord of wood that
had hauled on my farm and doing consider
able damage to MIR. Wells and myself.
I had in my yard an old house
used for wood shed and my
wife had just been to get some wood, and
had barely got out when it fell, MASKING
everything all to pieces.
A branch blew off of sugar tree standing
in Mr.. A. G. Payne's yard, and just did
miss his little daughter, who was playing in
the yard
AS Miss Harriet Parker was passing
through some timber on the farm of MIR.
Thos. Wrinkle, she heard a limb break, and
looking up, saw it coming down, when she
ran, ard barely saved her life, the limb IL
falling, tearing her dress.
W. w. CRUISE
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Second Presbyterian Church sociabie.

The elegant and inviting parlors of the
Second Presbyte terrain Church were the
scene last night of much pleasure and
social enjoyment The occasion was one
of those church sociables which are remem-
bered with pleasure in the history of that
church and congregation. There was a
large attendance, not only the congregation
and Sunday -sehool being present in full
force, but there were invited guests repre-
senting most all the congregations in the
city The rooms were decked in very
tastful manner with floral decorations.
A few hours were passed in social enjoy
ment of various kinds. Some excellent
music was furnished by choir comprising
some of the best musical talent of Knox
vile, as follows Prof. and Mrs. E. W.
! Steen, Miss Barnes and Messrs A R. Humes,
/ J. W. Slocum aud F. B. kirkpatrick. There
was also superabundance of delicious re-
freshments, such as ice-cream, cake, ETC.,
to which full justice was done.
The younger folks, who were there ii
| goodly numbers, had a season of special
enjoyment, and, in fact, the occasion was
one that will not be soon forgotten by all il
attendance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Delightful Home for Sale.

One of the most desirable suburban
homes in or around our growing city, known
as the residence of the late General L. E.
Champion, is offered for sale until May list.
1t is situated near the corporate limits, east
of the city, having commanding view of
the surroundings mountains, river and city,
being in such proximity as to have all the
advantages of churches, schools, etc. A
large, roomy dwelling, with convenient out
buildings with % acres of highly improved
ground, with young and bearing apple and
peach orchards and an abundance of the
smaller fruits. For further particulars APP
ply, in person or By letter, to
CHAs. L. CHAMPION,
at McClung, Powell & Cos.
ap16su-tu-th- su
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
AN EDITORS OPINION.

On editorial friend of ours, who has
which has cured him of dyspepsia; general
debility and nervousness, writes an editorial
as follows: We believe that Browns
Iron Bitters are destined to be THE medi-
cine of the world. They give real health
and strength to every part of the body, re-
store every lost or impaired organic func-
ton and give new life and new yigor to
every physical and mental faculty. Every
man and woman in ill-health should rejoice
that real cure he's in Browns Iron Bitters.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

signal Service Weather Report.
KSoxv1LLE, April 81, 1882.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
An Eve Put Out

Hugh Gideon, white man employed at
the quarries of the Franklin Marble Com
pany, met with serious and painful acct
dent Thursday, as we learn rom Mr.. V. F.
Gossett, of that company. Gideon was en-
gagged at the time, working he road, and
struck large rock with his pick, when a
Chip flew off and struck him il the left eye,
putting it out, and causinghim intense
pain.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Sale of the Eckie Residence.

The old residence of our fellow towns
man, Mr.. VIM. K. Eckle, occupied by him
for many years, was sold by him at public
sale yesterday evening, through the popu-
lar auctioneer E. A. Akers. The house is a
substantial two-story brick, on the corner of
Prince and Hill streets, in an old and set
tied portion of the city, with lot 9Ox10O
feet. The property was purchased by Capt.
JAS. w. Bell, for $1,133. MIR. Eckle ex-
poets to change his residence soon and &C.
cupy the desirable property recently pur-
chased by him from Mr.. c. Ebi, on Hill
street
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
From KnoxviIIe to rate snrinp

Col. Charles A. Buckley, New York city,
DR.. w. N. Carson, Mrs, John Cruze, Chas.
Cruze, DR.. Jennings John T. Jones, Knox
vile, Tennessee; H. B. Huff and wife, Brad
ford, Pa; DR.. r. B. Ironsides and family,
Covington, KY; P. E. Studebaker and wife,
South Bend, Ind. The above, except one
name, are the arrivals of two days of this
week. You can leave Knoxville at $3.50 a.
NJ, and take dinner at Tate Spring, or you
can leave Knoxville at 2:45 p. M, and take
supper Mt Tate Spring.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
iii22w4
CHANCERY COURT, AT KNOX.
VILE, TENNESSEE.
No. 3493.

No. 3493
J. NJ. Heck ard w. II. Pace vs.. John T. and NJ.
p. Mckwen, Executors of w. S. Nc. wen.
Deceased. and Others.
IT APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN THIS
i case, which Is sworn to, tnat The defendants.
Thomas B. Dorsey, u. j. Foreacre. Charles A.
Buckley, Charlie J. Buckley and Curve D. Ii.
Gillespie are all on-residents of the State of
Tennessee, 1t is Crde red that the defendants
At Knoxville, tennessee, before the list Monday
in May next 1889, and make defense to the bill
filed in this cause, or the same will be taken for
confessed. This notice will be published In the
Knoxville Wing and Chronicle Tor four consecu-
tive weeks A true copy. Attest. This, end day
of March. 1854 y. I. PATERSON.
mar22wu Clerk and Master.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

There is no worse enthralment for tor
mented man than the exactions of a NOR
bid nervous condition. The over-taxed
brain then gets no rest from tranquil sleep
and needs the pacifying influence of DIR. c.
w. Bensens Celery and Chamomile Pills.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

All hard workers are sbiect to bilious
attacks which may end in dngerous illness.
Parker's Ginger Tonic Wi keep the kid
neys and liver active, and b!preventing the
attack save much sickness, lss of time and
expense. Delay at such ties means dam
eer.-Detroit Press. See otter column
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONyEN-
TION.
Reduced Rates to Delegates.

A note from Hon. Horace FL. Harrison,
chairman of the Republican State COM
mittee, informs us that arrangements have
been made with the Louisville and Nash
vile, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St
Louis, the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia and Cincinnati
Southern Roads, whereby tickets will be
sold to delegates to the Republican State
convention next week at the rate of hcents
per mile for the round trip, Tickets will
be sold at all stations on the 25th and 26th,
and viii be good until the end of the week.
Those purchasing tickets in this section
will get round trip tickets to Chattanooga
and will buy tickets from there to Nashville
and return
Invaiids should prevent their disease from
gaining ground by using Browns Iron Bit
tiers. 1t stops decay, keeps the blood
warm, and gives the emaciated form new
| lease of life.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
CONSUMPTION CURE.

DR.. r. V. Pierce: Dear Sir--Death was
hourly expected by myself and friends.
My physicians pronounced my disease con
sumption, and said I must die. / began
taking your Discovery" and pellets"
have used nine bottles and am wonderfully
relieved I am now able to ride out.
ELIZABETH THORNTON,
Montongo, Ark.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
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CHANCERY COURT AT KNOXVILLE,
TENN

CHANCERY COURT AT KNOXVILLE,
TENN.
No. 1896.
Frank Coker and wife, Susannah Coker, VS..
Elizabeth Yearout and others.
1t appearing from the bill filed in this
cause, which is sworn to, that the defend
ants Abraham Yearout, David Yearout and
David Barry and wife, Catherine Barry, are
all residents of the State of Tennessee,
it is ordered that the defendants above
ilamed appear before the Chancery Court at
knoxville, Tennessee, ON the first Monday
IL May next, 1882, and make defense to the
: II filed in this cause, or the same will be
AIKEN for confessed. This notice will be
published in the Knoxville Wing and Chron-
icle for four consecutive weeks This 22nd
day of March, 1882.
A true copy. Attest:
NJ L. PATTERSON,
iii22w4 Clerk and Master
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

r.. L. stock breeders Association.
At meeting of the East Tennessee Stock
Breeders Association in Sweetwater, last
Saturday, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Col. II. B. Yearwood, president; w T.
Gallaher, vice-president; DIR. r. F. Scruggs,
treasurer and registrar; J. A. Boyle, secre-
tary W. F. Hutchinson, corresponding sec
rotary.
Col Yearwood has an article in the Demo-
crat impressing upon the owners of allkinds
of blooded animals the importance of regis
tering them on the books of the registrar,
DIR. Scruggs, at Sweetwater. The charges
are very light-5O cents per head for horse
or jack stock and 25 cents for all other kinds
of stock
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Beauty RegaiDed.

The beauty and color of the hair may be
safely regained by using Parker's Hair Bal
sam, which is much admired for its per-
| fume, cleanliness and dandruff Graduating
! nroperfies
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22

Children often need some safe Cathartic
and tonic to avert approaches of sickness.
Simmons Liver Regulator will relieve collie,
headache, sick stomach, indigestion, dys-
EMERY and the complaints incident to child
hood. The printed directions are easily
followed by any one. Let the children
take the Regulator and keep well. 1t is
purely vegetable, not unpleasant to the
taste and safe to take either alone or in con-
nection with other medicine, being perfect
ly harmless.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Alumni Aieetinl

The Alumni Association of le University
of Tennessee will meet in the ublic Libra
nv room this evening at fourp'clock All
resident members are requestI to attend,
W. NJ. CooKEeresident.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-04-22
Chancellor smith No Better.

We regret to learn that Chancellor FL. G.
noted in our last issue, is no better, at last
accounts. He is reported to be very danger
ously Ill, and it is feared he cannot recover.