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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05

No. / connects with through train from : ew
York via Richmond ollly Leave New YORK at
4.35 d IN: leave washington lllo m leave
Richmond $3.50 p IN.
Also, with train leaving Norfolk at 1925 N;
leave Lynchburg $50 p III leave Bristol $40
IN arrive at M0rristown 923 a N; connecting
with rain for " off Creek and Warm Springs,
N. c.: at Knoxville s5ith trains OF the K. y, and
Arrive at Chattanooga at $50 m connecting
with trains for Memphis, Nashville and Cincin-
natl.
lanta SIS p M connecting with trains for
Charleston and savannah.
No. connects with through train from
York via Virginia Midland only Leave
New York at 1000 p NJ Washington 30 m
Lynchburg 2 % p m; Bristol 10 70 m arrive al
Selma $50 NJ. This train connects at Chat,a-
nooga with trains for Memphis and Nashville
at Cleveland with trains for Selma Ala. at Dali
ton with W. & a. r. R., for Atlanta, New Orleans
No connects at Chattanooga with trains from
lanta and hOme 1T Knoxville with trains
OF 0dad sne at Rrsfo, with an tbrlnph train for
New York via Richmond only Leave Lynch,
burg at 100 q m; arrive at Richmond l2.So
m leave Richmond 800 p m arrive at " ash
ingtOn $50 pm; arrive at New York $50 q III.
This train also connects at Norfolk with Bay
Line Steamers for Baltimore at $50 m daily
except Sunday, and on Mondays, Wednesdays
for New YOSk,
No. 4 connects at Chattanooga with trains from
Memphis and Nashvill at Cleveland with trains
from Atlanta, New Orleans, Selma and the
South Leave Atlanta at $50 p m leave Selma
| 6l5 IA 10 leave Rome $50 p m; leave Chatta-
nooga7 .S5 m, connects at Bristol with through
| train for New York via Virginia Midland Rail
road only Arrive at Lynchburg at 1.S0 IN arrive
| at washington 1000 p m; arrive at New York
! $50 m.
| Pullman sleepers on trains Nos. and be
| TIVE en- New York and New Orleans Leighton
| Sleepers between Lynchburg and Memphis :;
| through Paror coach on trains Nos. and be-
| tween Bristol and Rome ; through coach on Nos.
| and between Bristol and Selma
| Both trains, Nos. and 5, make at Chattanooga
| close through connection to Texas.
North Carolina Division.
Leaves Leaves M WoYf Cra S9 q III
Arrives at Morn town. 400 p
| Connects at MOrristOwn with Passenger No. i
| from the east. Freight No. 8 from the west; al
| Wolf Creek with STAGES to and from Warm Springs
| and Asheyille, n. c.
| Ohio Division.
Leaves Knoxville: p m
Arrives at Careyville. 25 p m
Leaves Careyville . l5 a. III
Arrives at knoxvi .. ................ 1910 a, m
! trains on the E. T., Y. & G. r. r.
| T.. IL. BUGER,
Superintendent.
/ Knoxville and Augusta Railroad.
| Leave Marry lie at $500 a. m
Arrives at KnoXvil $40 a. n
Leaves Knoxville 81 p. M
Arrives at Maryvie : ;S r"i; ~; 4ao p m
| trains on the E. T., V. Il G. IL. Il.
LOudon aud lockwood Mail Packet.
The steamer Emory City, carrying the mail
| passengers and freight, runs daily between Lou
don, Kingston and lockwood, arriving at Lou
don TO connect with the eastern bound train, No
i. at 1915 p. H.. and leaves for King ton and
| lockwood on the arrival Of the western bound
train, No. 3, at 4.2S a. N.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
a9TAE1 PURExO.

- a. BH0WN.
NJ. NOTARY PUBLIC.
Also agent for the NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
Line of Steamers, between Baltimore aud Bre-
nlon. For further information in regard to ar
rivals and departures and rates. call en- or al
dress r. A. Brown, Chronicle Office, Knoxville,
Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
CONSUMPTION.

have positive remedy for the above disease
by It's use thousands OF cases Of the worst kind
and OF long standing have Ueeu cured. Indeed.
S. strong is my faith III its efficiency that | will
send TWO BOTTLES FREE together with
sufferer Give Express and P O. address DR.
T. A. SLOCUM, 1871 Pearl St, New York
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05

The name OF Hostetter's Stomach BitlerS is
heard In every dwelling. it finds place in every
household, and its praises are sounded throughout
the whole Western Hemisphere, as general in
vigoro Mt, cure for sick headache, specific for
fatulancy and sour stomach, an appetizjng stom-
achic, an excellent blood depurent and certain
remedy foI intermittent fever and kindred dis
eases.
For sale by all druggists and dealers generally.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
7s2zzz AYrA AR and expenses to agents.
~ 4 Outfit free. Addres P. o. WICK
cry. Augusta, Maine.

knNew STYLES of Chrome Cards with Name or
~ 20 New Years Cards Zoe. Nassau Card
Co. Nassau n, Y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
COUNTY COCRT-NON-RESIDENT
NOTICE.


JH. Widener ct ais. VS.. j. X. Gibson ct ais.
THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING FROM THE
! petite II, which is sworn to, filed by j. K.
Gibson, that he cntlled TO the share of SAINT
Widener, III the estate Of WIN. Widener, deed,
and eia Gibson is entitled T. The share of James
WIdeDeF in same estate, and he was prevented
without fault on his and the said Celia's part,
from making these facts properly appear and has
prayed the court 10 grant a writ of error, coram
n"biS, which he's been done rtturnable to the
February teTm 1882 OF the County Court OF Knox
count; it is theTef re ordered that publication
be made in the Knoxville Chronicle, a newspaper
published in knoxVi Tenn, tor four successive
weeks, notifying said Samuel WideI er, who Is
resident of The STATE OF Tennessee, To appear
efore The County Court 4 Knox County, 10 be
held at the cOuit Eo3se in Knoxville, on The LIST
Monday IN February 1882. 1t being the 9th day OF
said month, and make defense to said petition.
or the same will De laken for confessed, and the
cause set for hearing ex parte.
u. F. j. LEWIS, Clerk.
December 60 1881.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05

These spectacles are manufactures from
MINUTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES melted together.
and are called DIAMOND c., account OF Their
hardness and brliaEcs. Having been tested with
the polariscope, the diamond lenses have been
any other pebble. They are ground With great
scientific accuracy, are free from chromatic abeF-
rations. and produce brightness and distinctness
UFACIURED BY THE SPENCER OPTICAL
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
For sale by responsible agents in ever city IN the
Union. HOPE & BRO, Jewellers and Opticians.
are Sole Agents for Knoxville, Tenn, from whom
they can only be obtained. No pedders employed
DO not buy pair unless yo's see the trade mako
CELLUL0ID EYEGLASSES A SPECIALITY
iy2deOd&wI
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05

(From the Eminent Physician.)
J. MARION SINS M. D., New York.
I am convinced that Prof. Darby's Pro-
phylactic Fluid is most valuable disinfect-
ant.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
MASON
AND
HAMLIN
ORGANS

Rices, SO, $50, s54,
sasupdymsEts. MAS
fremont ST., BOSTOl
l49 Wabash Ave, Oh
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-05
North Carolina Division.


LOUUOn ANU AANch NFUN7t MINI h-iEcAVt
The steamer Emory City, carrying the mail,
passengers and freight, runs daily between Lou
don Kingston and lockwood, arriving at Lou
don to connect with the eastern bound train, No.
T. at lO.45 D. M. and leaves for Kingston and
lockwood on the arrival Of the western bound
train, No. 3, at 4.2S a. N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
HOTELS.
sS1HHE

INTERNATIONALLY
STAUNTON, Virginia.
This beautiful place, the indicates is
centrally located and near the business part of the
CITY, and convenient to the different railroad depots
which makes 1t desirable not only for permanent
lboarders, but also for transient guests.
The house and cottages attached thereto make Ii
the most pleasant and attractive place In the city
having large and beautiful grounds, and the rooms
large and convenient.
Having leased the property for a term Of years, l
am determined to make 1t the most inviting and
desirable in the city.
The property is undergoing thorough repair, in
painting, papering, &C.
We make a specially for the accommodation of
commercial men, and have provided large sample
rooms on Main street, in the business part of the
city, for their convenience and use.
In opening the house with Its "beautiful views, -
and furnished with new and well selected furni-
ture, / feel confident with an experience OF %
years IN the hotel business of giving entire salts
faction to my guests.
Our omnibus and baggage wagons attend all the
trains.
TERMs-For permanent boarders 1875 to $50 per
month. Transient guests 81 per day; $40 per
week. N. NJ CARTMELL,
apr14-tf Proprietor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

Mail, Southwark, connects at Charlottesville with
Ches. Ohio r. r., East and West. At Lynchburg
connects with Norfolk Il Western R. r., through
Southwest Virginia to Nashville, New Orleans, Mem
phis, Little Rock and Texas,-and at Danvllle with
Richmond Danville R. R., to South and Southwest
Express trains connect with R. & q. r. r. at Dan
Vile for all points In South, Southeast Southwest
and East.
Express trains northward make close connections
at Charlottesville for Richmond.
Fast Mail connects at Danville to all points on R.
& D. R. R., and Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile, New
Orleans Houston Galveston and all southern Texas.
Mixed Trains for Main Line leave Alexandria daily
except Sundays IS M, and 90 p. NJ and return
ing arrive at Alexandria 05 p. m. and IL 20 p.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 10 a, m,
and Alexandria As a. NJ, daily, except Sunday,
arrive at Strasburg at IL % p. M, connecting with
the Valley Railroad, East and West, and River
for Luray. Leave strasburg 55 p. M. arriving at
Mixed Trains for Manassas Division leave AL
exandria daily except Sunday, at 90 a.m arriving
at Strasburg at 25 p. m. and returning leaves
Strasburg at % M, arriving in Alexandria at 05
m.
For Middleburg daily Except Sunday connections
at Plains Station
For Upperville regular connection at Delaplane.
For Washington, Rappahannock, daily connec-
ton, except Sunday, at Culpeper.
For Warrenton leave Washington 10 a. m. and
IL 20 a m. daily.
All trains make good connections atWas hington to
and from North and West.
ATLANTA sleeper leaves Washington at 10 a.
M, running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington and
Charleston, s. c.. without change Ii 20 2. train.
Pullman Sleeper between Greensboro and Angus
ia, Ca, on 10 a. m connection.
Marks Adjustable Chair Cars are run on Night
Train between Washington and Danville.
Through tickets at lowest rates to all important
points in the United States.
Mail Trains In both directions make close connec-
lions at Franklin junction to and from all points
on Franklin Division.
Pullman Sleepers Will run between Washington
and Atlanta Fast Mail.
MERCER SLAUGHTER,
dec29 General Ticket Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

DIGIT business now before the public. You
DLD l can make money faster at work for us
than at anything else. Capital not needed. Wewill
start you. $40 day and upwards made at home by
the industrious. Men women, boys and girls
wanted everywhere to work for US. Now is the time.
You can work In spare time only give your whole
time to the business. You can live at home and do
the work. No other business will pay you nearly
asswell. No one can fall to make enormous pay by
engaging at once. Costly Outfit and terms free.
Money made fast, easily, and honorably.
.dec22 Address TRUE co., Augusta Maine
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

| No change of cars to Washington or Baltimore.
No other line can compare with the B. &. o in the
advantages offered under this new schedule. The
Accommodation leaving Staunton at 20 p. M, CON
meets at Hafrisonburg with train for Harper's Ferry
| W. NJ CLEMENTS, NJ. Of Il.
G. K. LORD, Genl Pass. Agent.
T. C. PRINCE, 8. OF T. dec22
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

Y ENsoRs WEATHER ALMANAC
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

NATIONAL HOTEL,
~ Cor OF Sixth street and Pennsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
nova r. TENNY 4 CO., Prop'rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

N. BE. L. B. s. R'y runs by Columbus Time
"a minutes slower than G. o. Ry Time.
NO. MAIL.-Connects at Lynchburg Junction
for the South and Southwest; at Ashland. KY, with
sciot0 Valley Railroad FOR the Northwest; at Lex
ington, KY, with Kentucky Central Railway for
Cincinnati and the West; and with l.. & N. Railway
for the southwest.
NO. 3 MALL. and N. and Kentucky Central
Railways connect at Lexington, KY, and Scloto Val
ley r. Il. at Ashland, KY, with No. q No. connects
at Lynchburg Junction for the south and Southwest
and at Richmond for the South.
mo. 3 EXPRESS.-Connects at Huntington with
steamers for Cincinnati and the West.
NO 4EXPRESS. Connects at Lynchburg Junction
tor the North; at Richmond for the SOUTH and on
Tuesdays and Fridays with O. D. s. S. for New York
Pullman Sleeping Coaches daily on Nos. and 2
between Huntington and Willtamson's.
Slice ping Coaches daily on Nos. and between
Richmond and White Sulphur.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
New Coaches through between Cincinnati and
Richmond on Nos. and without change.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, SC, apply to
any office Of o. o. BY or Depot or Ticket Office of
any connecting line.
INV FULLER
G. W. SMITH, g. h P. Agent
General Manager.
noyA-ff
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
pURKE's LIVERY STABLES,

pURKE'S LIVERY STABLES,
~ STAUNTON, VA.
For the summer season Of 1881, the subscriber has
purchased NEW AND ELEGANT LIVERY OUTFITE
consisting OF Buggfes, Carriages, Hacks, Phaetons
&c which In neatness and ease of moving are un.
equaled In the Valley. His horses are fne-looktng
gete ao Iast ana for both driving and riding sur
pass any livery in the State,
Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms.
once near the bridge new building).
tulv3 ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

DLATT'S LIVERY.

NEW COURT HOUSE STU ET, staunton, Va
Having succeeded In getting my stables entirely
under my own control, am prepared now to &C
commodate the public with the very best OF every
thing in my line. My horses are GENTLE, STYL-
ISL AND FAST, my rolling stock all in excellent
condition. / am determined not to be behind time
and those who may desire nice turnout, or riding
horses, will 1nd 1t to their advantage to give me
call. Respectfully,
sept1-tf e. PIATT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
r AMBLER SMITH
Cs (Ex-member of Congress.)
ATTORNEY + COUNSELOR AT Law,
Corner OF 5th and D. SITS. Northwest,
WASHINGTON b

WASHINGTON, b. O.
Patents, Pension and Bounties, also all claims
against the United States collected.
Compromise before Customs, Internal Revenue.
and other bureaus attended to.
Two million dollars prize money is now held by
the s. Treasury for the sailors In the Navy during
the
100000 ts due colored soldiers for bounty.
Excess of tax paid by distllers recovered,
All enl1stments for three years, prior to July ~,
1861 entitled to 500 bounty, regardless of the time
served
All enlistments for three years, prior to July Is,
1861 where but 800 has been paid, entities addt
tlonai bounty, under Act of July 49, 1866, II al
ready paid.
All enlistments for three years between January
l, 1868, and April /, 1864, where the soldier had
served previous term Of nine months MORE en-.
titles to 800 veteran bounty.
J. AMBLER SMITH,
feb l2-tf Washington, D. @.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

DEvERE HOUSE,
N HARRIsoNBURa, VA.
Mrs. II. @. LUPTON, Proprietress.
CHAS. E. LUPTON, Manager
JA4. r. LUPTON and G.. B. STROTHER, Clerks.
This we'll known hotel has been entirely renovated
and refurnished. Accommodations frst-class. Every
effort made to render satisfaction and to make all
our guests comfortable. Omnibus to and from all
trafns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
NEW HARNESS
S A D D L E S TORE
E. ALEXANDER & CO.,

Augusta ST., Opposite Bowling Eakle Bros,
Have opened new and t1rstclass stock of Harness.
Saddles Brides, Collars, Valises, Buffalo and Ian
Ropes, Horse Covers, and Saddle Blankets Cali
and inspect our new and large stock which will he
CASH, and we can offer special Inducements In 1ns
prices 70 casn buyers Dr. G. Alexander, late with
mess. We solicit cali and tnspecton * no .
"a Respectfully,
oeclo-'h E ALEXANDER CO.
ENoR sALE.-I offer for sale Cheap, zood ,np,a.
X horse good carts, 10 sets OF harness = tue
order. eon. ~ n good
Also 100 picks and shovels and lot oa stoves ana
Call early and get a bargain.
oecl VT. WARE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

NNM. L. CRAIG,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
Successor to Trout & Craig,)
VIII practice in the Courts OF Augusta and ad1oin-
ing counties Special attention given to collections
OFFICE In the building formerly occupied by Trout
Craig. sept23-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

have removed my store from the room recently
occupied ia tho Stuart Block to the frame building
opposite the O. 1 o. Ry. Depot, adjoining J.. a.
8lsckiey, Commission Merchant, and formerly occu
pied By II. z. Miller, where am prepared with bet
Ter facilities for accommodating my bnsanese and
sts}snArs r. d. PINKERTON.
oct a. 1881.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
nEs1RABLE CITY PROPERTY ron SALE.

ener for sale, on reasonable terms, the property
IN which reside. II is located on West Fred
erick Street. in the most pleasant part OF stanton
The building Is commodious, with all modern con-
yenfences including bath room. The lot fronts 30
fset on Frederick aud $50 feet Madison; has on
it new STABLE variety Of fruits, such plumbs,
pears, grapes, raspberries, currants, goosberries
&C. Il Is one OF the most desirable propers in tho
city. ~ ,t.. .=.,ff4-sr--5- -.,5g 5sl.a
II the above property is sold within reasonable
length Of time, Will offer the nyeacre lot in
Of II, fronting on Reservoir and Madison Streets
3 Fer further particulars inquire OF the under
stenod. SM. YOST.
noy25
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
DR. JAMES T. CLARKE,

WIN. B. HARRISON,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
Practices In the courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection Of claims
and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks Office and above
Inc Law Library 1un8-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

A LEX. F. ROBERTSON,
N ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
VIII practice in the Courts OF Augusta and adJoin
ing counties.
Special attention given to the collection OF claims
and prompt returns made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

GEO. NJ. HARRISON,
VI ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sTAUNToN, Va.
Office No. 10 Lawyers Row, Courthouse Alley. 1es
nR. ]. W. HARRIS.
ONCE in chapmans Block opposite opera House,
Main street. Jan 20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05

nR. G. q. GETZENDANNER
~ PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Experience Of 10 years In hospital aud civil
practice.)
OFFICE.-No. 116 North Augusta street, formerly
occupied by DR.. "A. NJ, Fauntleroy. Residence with
Geo. B. Bell, Esq. 1unl6-n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-12
A Special o fster in icoats

A western woman has just done her
sex a service of kind that officers
who wear trousers are generally slow
to do. A feminine friend was per
suaded to marry fellow who after
ward proved to be already more mar
ried than the law allows. A male
officer would have said Poor thing p
and then gone on talking politics; but
not so this Indiana woman. She found
that the bigamist had taken his victim
to Kansas, so, obtaining a special COM
mission and a requisition from the
Governor of Indiana, she went West,
caught the rogue, brought him back to
the locality where his offense was COM
mitted and lodged him in Jail. No
man in office would have done as
much unless specially hired. Moral
Let us have son'e rong-minded women
in Office to look after women who are
not able to take care of themselves.
If there were such persons on consta-
bulary duty there would be diminu-
ton in the number of the two-footed
beasts of prey who seek principally
after young women N. Y. Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-12

note the significant fact that have
not tasted cane sugar in four ceeds.
The sugar beet is staple crop, and
beet sugar factories are in every neigh
borhood adapted to beet growing. |
tail to discover any defect in beet
sugar for any use. 1t is white, sweet,
and the old story of its coloring tea
will not hold good here. Our Iowa
prairies can grow better beets than the
colder soil of Silesia and Poland. The
time will come when the interest will
be worked up with us.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-10-12
The Value of the Buzzard Nickel Cents

Inquiries have been made at the As
say Office recently relative TO the "buz.
zlrd nickel cents, coined between
1854 and 1858. An impression exists
throughout the country that there is
gold in these pennies, and this idea is
apparently being encouraged for the
purpose of speculation. One of the
inquiries came from ]. 7. Rodney, of
Austin, Texas, who wrote rs follows
Enclosed | send you twenty one.cent
coppers for assay, or for your candid
judgment as to their intrinsic value.
Parties from the north have been here
buying them up at $50 per hundred,
and one of the spectators told the
money-order clerk in the postofiice
here that such coin had been mixed
with gold alloy by mistake at the mint
where they were coined"
A similar inquiry came from a
woman in Minnesota All 1cent
pieces are coined in Philadelphia, and
the matter was referred to Superinten-
dent Snowden of the mint there, who
replied as follows: SIN reply to the
inquiries contained in the communi-
t0taoiiy ibCS w SSy tilut WIG SSAtS III
closed contain no precious metal, and
consist of IS per cent copper and II
per cent nickel. There has been =
popular delusion for long time that
the cents issued in 1856 and 1857 con-
tanned gold. l cannot account for the
false impression, which exists in all
parts of the United States, in any other
way than from the fact that the first
pieces of 1856, which are technically
called pattern pieces and but few Of
which were struck, were sold by par
ties obtaining them from the mint,
shortly after the issue, to numismatists
and others desiring rare coins, at from
% cents to 81 apiece. This price was
obtained only on account Of the rarity
of the pieces and not because of their
intrinsic value"