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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
April 25th-iw.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

4 MMIssIoNER'5 OFFICE,
~ Woodstock, Va, April 70, 1855
To II. and + Hartman Co z. J. Miller 4 81;
LanRfeld h Co.; Back, Hefflebowsr Neer; Bark
ley K Harsen: Rouse, Hempstone h Co. |. White
hill h Co.: Smsltz, Munroe & Co.; Morehead &
Templeman Bros. Clark h Brothers and sll the
the creditors Of S. A Dspner, decd Ccmplts and
NJ L. Walton aud z. n. Newman, Admrs. I. Q.
Of 3. A. Danner. decd Susan MA. Banner his
widow and Benz amin p. Newman, Admir-. OF J. W.
Danner decd. Defs.
You are hereby not fed that have fixed upon
the 3ist day Of May next, between the hours Of 6
o'clock A. M aud Q 2. NJ. II fair, II not on the
next fair day thereafter Sunday excepted to take
and settle at my Office, the accounts Of
LIST Who and what amounts, would be EMIT ed Q
the policy Of s2501, as tbs creditors Of J. ". an-
ner ior whom he was cud riser OF surety ofS A.
banner at the time Of the assignment or SAID
policy.
A. Dancer 80 endorsers aud sureties Of each othe
before and st the time Of the Assignment afore .
said, and
3rd And any other matter deemed pc rtInent by
the commr. or by any interested party required
10 be taken by the decree Of shenandoah Circuit
Court rendered on the i7th day Of April 1888 in
suit n chancery depending Ia sAid court between
Hatnan X Co. &c. complts. aud 8. A. Banner
admir- &c. defts. and II ON any cause the taking
of said acc Junts shall not be commenced, or hay
inc been commenced should not be completed on
thai day, the taking Of tue same will be adjourned
from day 10 day. from place to place, until the
same are taken aud completed.
0iven undsrmy hand A. Commissioner IN chan
Gerry Of the said court, at my once In aid county :,
'''' E.E. srIcKLEY.
Abr. 25-td. v.&wP.o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
A Blessing.

The p,in In all his joints became IN
tense; fever with its deienorating eff
fects, was now added and he BIC ,me
rapidly reduced TO the semblance of a
skeleton, while vitality r, ac!ed its low
est possible condition, and his suaerinss
we're of such md, scribable character
that those who most loved him some
times thought it would be better If b
were called away. At this time, ply
sicans, wel-knOan in this city (Ptls.
burg), inf' rmrd his parents that hc
was in imu incl danger If total ParalI
sis, aud dire city allerward they aGnnun
ced o his soIroAf full uo;her that they
could give no hopes Of his recovery.
At ihi- juurture tie use { Peruna was
cOmmenc d, and in six weeks Wm.
l. ncolu Gurus Was well aud at work
Read page % Of DR.. Harlman's "Ill'
vi Lie - set /. lrom J"ur Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

THE Board of Super visors well know
that the move for Il new court Louise
was not started by the business men q
Woods ock. Tue Board was demo
cratic and they refused 10 order the
erection of The new building. Ohe o
the democrats remarked that Le would
not favor tn. scheme unless his people
instructed him 10 d. So. s. lar as we
have heard an express N of opinion the
people of Woodstock d. nDt desire
uew court house. A d ;nocrllic bolrd
we are satisfied, will refu e % build IT,,
and as tie Tirginidn assure rs that a
readjusler board will not tui.d it, i il
evident that the bubble has bursted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
The Boss Orders q List OF
COiOred Churches ana Col
Ored Preachers.

The Fredericksburg Star OF TO DAY
publishes letter fiom the petty Boss
addressed TO the chairman Of one oil the
Coalition clubs located In that vicinity,
which shows that Malone has req: cved
bis political bureau from Washington.
TO Petersburg. It's intent is 10 enlist
the colOred preachers for active work 10
tie Coalition parry. Tie letter, ex-
cept the name Of the party 10 wh ON adj
dressed, is as follows:
"PETERsBURG, Va. Mlrch "a, '83.
"Dedr Sir: l wish you would send
me a list, on the back Of this circular,
of the colOred churches in your county
and the foil name Of the colored preach.
FRS and the postoffice address Of each.
"Yours truly,
"WILLIAM MALONE. /"
Tie Star says: The artfulness and
cunning Of the Boss Is clearly per-
ceptiLle. lie requires his henctmen 10
write On The back OF this circular that
it may lie returned to him. thereby
leaving no trace extant OF bis dirty and
desplcable work.
''Thii k OF senator Of Virginia en-
gaglng in a movement 10 consolidate
the negroes against the whites, and
IS, king 10 make politicd tools ard
und' rs'rappers of colored ministers OF
tie go>pel-many of whom Of that race
alas ! are TOO ready and vilins-and
feel themselves highly hOnored by such
a recognition from their political Boss,
10 IT qure Of lbs NJ TO wash his dirty
linen 'Coloied preachers walk up
10 tie captains Cffice al d demand
your mess Of pOttage al once; you
might us well act spec ly, because you
are bound 10 ave Mahone's collar
placed arouud your nick and whipped
il to his political traces. Make Lin
pay you well; he las made thou ands
u dollars through your voles and i'm
hlence with your race; try and get
hold Of some Of C greeubacks that he
is attempting TO add 10 the already
fabulous sum he has made out Of ~ What
be l. pleased - Call "Readj usImeni.'
Don't let the county Chairman" and
" hite allies cheat you cut Of your p0r
ton Of the sway" but ask the direct
question How much, Boss, are YOU
willlng to pay for my services 2"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

Gen. Mabone's Washington organ
says the national Democratic party
"would vanish into thin air but for
cohesive power OF negro hatred, and
the longing for revenge on those who
came between the master snd bis
slave.' Which shows that the General
still hates the Democrats with all the
malice Of an a pastate. The same
organ says tina. for two years it has
known that nothing could Induce the
Mahoneites TO Cooperate With the
National Democratic psrty. And yet
within that time the General has said
he was better Democrat than Ben
Hill. - Alex. Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
Apr. 25-td.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

u Woodstock, Va, April 2srd 1888
TOP. Belev, y. J. Stoneburner aud all tn
creditors Of ny. Jennings decd. cenpts. W. 7.
a y. ID. Jennings sdmrs. Of lily. Jennings decd.
and for selves, Mary Jennings. j. NJ y. G., Maggi,
L., @. W aud N. A. Jennings and O. L. Nef and
wifi defts.
Yen are hereby notified that have nred upon
the 2o,h DAY OF May next, between the hours OF
O'clock. A. N. aud 8 O'Clock p. N. TO take and
settle. At nv once, the accounts OF
1, An the debts against the estate Of Hy. ycn-
nings according 10 Ifiority.
q'Ths actual and annual value OF the real estst.
Of which II. Jennings died seized and possessed.
3. The administration OF w 7. and +. ID. yen,
nings admir-. OF Hy. Jennings deed.
A. ANY Other matter deemed pertinent By the
commr or required By the parties interested, q
be taken by The decree Of shenandoah Circui
Court rendered ON the I'd dap Of April iess In Q
suit in chsncery depending IN said court between
Below stcneburner complts. and Hy. Jenning
sdmr &c. defts. and n from any cause the taking
OF accounts shall not be commsnced, or having
been commenced should not Be completed on that
DAY. the taxing OF the sane viii be adjourned
from day TO dsy, from place TO place, until the
same are taken and comp eied
Given under my hand 40 Commissioner in
chAncery Of the said court, At my once In said
y. E.sTlcKLEY.
Apr. std. v.kw. p Q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

The Redmond Stote comes 10 US in
creased in size 10 an ei9lt column
paper. We have heard il frequently
said that the most valuable articles are
put up IN small packages bat the State
With ITS increased size, increases IN thu
value as we'll as in the quantity OF its
matter. lis repeated blows at Malone
ism, we cannot believe, will be with
out good effect in Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
THOS. G.. KNOX.
A oiine county correspondent

a Caroline county cont spOndcnt %
tie Wig. IL naning the :ecei nomi
ma, .cus for county Offices by the NJ ..
MONEYS speaks Ct Mr.. {. T Smith, G
prestB, tntun b'nt, HON they noDi
mated, thu: 'Sn ith is the present
Democratic Treasurer but solicited Il {
nomlualion AID plcdg' d himself to the
party We are informed that Mr.
Smith declared urQaailfedly hat he
was a Dcniocr.t, and in no Hise in
sympathy with the Mahoneys. Who il
rlcht?- fredericksburg Stare.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

The Lower Fort furnace, about three
miles from the Manassas railroad and
nine miles east of Strasburg, In this
county, which was burned down during
the war, 10 to be rebuilt. A Penns vi.
vania company has the matter 10 hand,
and is having wood cioppel aud ore
gotten out preparatory TO the building.
IL j. T. ought the work will be complel, d
BY iLis fall JuIey
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

About the report tina: the New York
Republicans are g0iuR TO unite, the
Burlington Horkeye, Republican pa.
per, says: If there are no more of lhem
now than there were a year ego, the
union will not be at all polygamous in
lis character
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
The Coalition County Conyentio

The Coalition County Convention
OF ALTERNATE, met last Saturday
in Charlottesville, and after DR.. J.
R. Woon, Readjuster County Chair
man, had struck w. r. Bailey, a
delegate, over the head with his
cane, and several Republicans had
declared that they did not intend TO
furnish the voters without the
offices, the convention adjourned
without making any nominations.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Woodstock, Va. April 2ld 1885,
10 Tohn Combs admir-, Of Jonas Combs. dec d.
and all the creditors Of James Taylor, decd
complts. and st. Dennis Rinker admir-. Of James
Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Zachariah Taylor and
James Rittenour and wife.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the seth day OF May next, between the hours Of 6
O'Clock. A. N. and O'Clock, P, M. to take and
settle, at my office, the accounts OF, LIST, OF the
debts outstanding and unpaid against the estate
Of Jas. Taylor decd according to priority. Cd, Of
the administration Of the estate by Dennis Rinker
the administrator. Sd, OF the value Of the real
estate Of the decedent, and 9Th, any other matter
deemed pertinent by the commr or that any party
interested may desire, as required to be taken by
the decree Of Shenandoah Circuit Court rcndere d
on the ID day Of April 1885, Ia . suit In chancery
depending In taid court between Jonas Combs
sdmr. sc. eomplts. and James Taylors admir-.
Defis and n from any cause the taking Of said &C
counts shsn not be commenced, or having been
commenced should not be completed on that day
tho taxing Of the same will be adjourned from day
to day, or from place to place, until the same are
taken and completed.
Given under my hand as commissioner In chan
Gerry OF the said court at my once In said county
tho day and year first aforesaid.
G.. z. sTIcKLEY.
April 25th-iw. w.kw.p
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
Neac advertisements.
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Mill Property 4!

VIII Le sold at public sale, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 2ud 1883
at the mill; the property known as Farmer
Mill, situated S miles east Of Woodstock, on the
shena ndoah river. cons ting flarge frame mill.
brick dwelling house aud IS acres Of land, acres
cleared, the rest in timber.
TERMS;
one fourth OF the purchase money 10 be paid
July Cd, 1855, at which time possession win be
given, the balance in three equal annual pay
ments q lien TO be retained on Tue property for
the deferred payments.
y. A. SHAVER,
Pres. Farmers Mil Company,
Apr. 25-tds,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

VIII conduct the business heret fore carried on
by her sister, Miss Mary Reilly. She invites the
ladies Of Woodstock and OF the county generally
to call upon her at her fathers residence and
assures them that abe will make every effort &c
render satisfaction, III p ices as well as In the
quality and ttyle Of her work. The latest pattern
vii be furnished.
Feb IA -3mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

NONMISSlONERs OFFICE.
~ Woodstock. Va, March 10, 1883
To l. II. Bird and such other creditors Of Mark
Bird decd. as will come In and contribute 20 the
costs Of this suit eomplts. and I. H. Bird Ext. OF
Mark Bird decd. and Sarah q. NJ. Bird defts. and
all others concerned.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the I'D, day Of April next, between tho hours Of
O'Clock, A NJ and O'Clock, p NJ. II fair, v not,
on the next fair day thereafter Sunday excepted
10 take and settle, at my office the accounts Of
LIST. The personal estate OF Mark Bird dec Il. in
the hands off. H. Bird his Ex'r. to be admins.
tered.
%. An account of all debts against Mark Bird
dec d. or his estate for which his real estate is
assets, according to their prorities.
3rd. An account OF all the real estate OF Mark
Bird decd, which is liable for the payment OF bis
debts.
4th, Any other matter deemed pertinent or that
any party in interest may require. required to be
taken by decree OF shenandoah Circuit Court
rendered on the Is day Of March 1888 in > suit In
chancery depending In said conrt between 1. II.
Bird &c. Complts. aud II. Bird EXT &c. Defts.
and II from any cause the taking Of said accounts
shall not be commenced. or having been COM
menced should not be completed on that day, the
taking Of the same will be adjourned from day to
day, or from place to place, until the same are
taken and completed
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery Of the said court, at my Cflce IN said
county the day and year first aforesaid.
Mach 2l-td. =. W. MAGRUDER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

The straight out Republicans Of Nor
folk have held convention and nomi-
mated John Lesner for Sheriff and Hon.
Jno. +. d. zendolf for county Treas
urCr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

BATTLE CREEK, MICH, Jan. 81. 10
GENTLLMhN-.IIayiDg been afflicted
for number of years with indigo ton
and general debility. by The advice OF
my doctor | used Hop Bilters, and
must say they afforded NE almost in
staut relief. am glad to be able 10
te>l fy in their Lehalf.
THOS. G.. KNOX.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

Maj. Peyton g. Hale, Of the Big
Four" vas 10 wytbeville last week,
aud reported Grayson TO he united
unit" against Mahoncism and Radcal-
ism.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
Is YOurLifGInSured?

II not, look to your interest and study tho plan
Of the U. b. MUTUAL AID SOCIETY, Of Lebanon,
Pa. This ia no one dollar concern, but guarantees
n specific amount, pays all claims in fun.
The following are the rates for 00O benefits.
This Society presents the following plan for
consideration The payment Of EIGHT DOLLARS
on application, FIVE DOLLARS annually for four
years aud thereafter TWO DOLLARS annually
du ing life, with pro.rats mortality assessments
at the d. ath Of each member Of his Class, which
for Division A is as follows:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
Potatoes for Sale.

Mr. Addison Munich Of Seven Fountains, Va.
offers for sac, Monmouth Pearl aud Msgnum
Bonum Potatoes a. sl.OO per bushel aud after
Mar CHI q, Cla-ks No. White Elephant and Bel
potatoes at vets per ID. lbs. for IS ca. Is lbs
for 81. 90 and 8 lbs, for $l7j. full stock OF
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

Mr. ]. I. Abbott, Manchester, Va.
says: L have found Browns Iron
Biiters to be all the proprieiors claim
urn.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

Ayers Hair Vigor restores gray
hair 10 lie original col r, and mako
The hair ,lsoi Gus aaa abundant.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
~ Woodstock, Va. April %, 1885,
Robert Hough l. Sous and WIN. L. Smith who
sue for themselves &c... .Comst.
Samuel c. Myers and Julian his wife. Joseph
W. Myers, Christian 4. Myers, BEN amn CARRIER,
and Hannah @. his wife J.. Triplett, il. Trustee,
Emma NJ. Myers, n. Edna Myers, oliver O. Myers,
and Myers infant children OF d. +. Myers,
decd. ....... .....t...........t. tDeits'
In ohADoerY.
And =, II. straus Bro. and Bell &c. complss.
L. Trplett, jr. admir-. and Trustee ofB. y. Myers
&c Observation-Disclosures. ............... Detts.
In Chanceiy.
Ands, Shenandoah County Bank, Joseph 8.
Eepner. kc................... .......... Complts.
W.
Samuel c. Myss, Observation-Disclosures efts.
In Cb,ncerv.
To Complainan,s and defendants in the above
named SUITS and all the creditors OF samuel c.
Nyers and B. Y. Myers.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the 18th day Of Nay next, between the hours Of
O'Clock A. N. And s O'Clock p. NJ. a. my Office.
], To ascertain the value Of the dover interest in
the house and lot sold by L. Triplets. Special
,mr. Jan. Path 1888. I'd, To what debts the money
arising from raid sale shall be applied. Sd, What
balance will remain unpaid after the application
OF kaid funds to the debts Of d. ?. Myers and
especially those upon which Samuel G. Myers Is
security and any other pertinent and proper mat
ter desired as required to be taken by the decree
Of SHENANDOAH Circuit Cou' rendered on tn 18th
day Of April 1888, in suit in chAncery depending
in said count between Hough Sons and others
complts. and b. =. Myers acmr. and others defts.
and II from any cause the taking Of said accounts
shall not be commenced, or having been con-
mepced should not be completed on that day, the
Ia hing Of the same will DO adjourned from day to
day, or from place to place, until the same are
taken and completed.
Given under my hand c. Commissioner IN chan
Gerry OF the said court st my ofict In said County
the day and year hrst Aforesaid.
E. r. STICKLEY,
April :sth,-iw. A. AN. L T. h ". l. W. D. O,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
Garden Seeds

always or hand. I have full stock Of General
Merchandise that sell Bottom Prices for ca SD or
country produce. "
ADDISON MUNICH.
Mar 7-3mo. Seven Fountains Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
IE. AsIAGE. ASSENT AGE 'Ass'Mr AGRlAas'Mr
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

For all information. spply to or address
JOHN II. GRADILL,
March 2lst, 'S3-,y. Woodstock, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

NyIRGINIA, TO WIT:
Y At rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of Shenandoah county, fer the
month Of April 80.
II. H. Gochenonr 4 Bro. Com?t.
VS..
NJ. L. stAlnaker surviving partner of herself 4
s. b. BURROWS decd. late partner under name and
styleof Burrougs 4 Stalnacker, and L. c. Stalnac-
kerher husband, and the personal representative
Of s. b. burroughs decd. Defts.
In CharcerY.
The object Of this suit is 10 attach any estate or
debts due the late firm Of Burroughs Stalpaoker
ia the county Of Shenandoah, and specially GER
tain walnut lumber on the yard al Borden Bros.
at New Market Depot, and subject the same to
the complainants' debt, tOw1t: Sl54.G3 with inter-
est from Feby 8, 1885, till paid, aad costs Of suit
and attachment.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the
defendant NJ. L. & L. G Schumacher Is not an in
habtant Of this StateI Is ordered, That the said
defendant do appear here within one. month after
due publication here Of, and do what Ia. necessary
to protect their interest; that copy Of this order
be published in some newspaper printed IN Wood.
stock, once week for four successive weeks. and
copy posted at the front door Of the Court house
Of said county, on the first day Of the next
County Court
GEO. ". MILEY. c. c. c. g. c.
COPY TEsTE.
GEO. W, MILEY, c. C. Q. &C.
Apr. 4-4w. c. * H. pa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

MRS. LEILA R. HOTTIE.
VIII make dresses aud do all kinds of sewing, st
REASONABLE PRICE6, at her residence, Wood
stock. Va. april 7sth-1m
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WANTED

Wanted 5000 tons Black Oak Bark de-
livered at any station on the Valley Branch
B L o. r. X. for which will pay the
highest market price in cash. | also keep
on hand for sale
building Lumber of all Kind
improved siding flooring &c. and machine
Hour barrel slaves ofsuperier quality.
Feb. l4-3mo. JC oTElGEL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF VIRGINIA,
WAS ESTABLISHED PARTICULARLY FOR THE

1eon the detection prevention OF imposition in the
preparation of fertilizers, the purchase of which, in day.
constitutes large important and portOnof farmers eX-
pcnlies DR. D. a. BLANTON himself successful farmer and for
number the GRAND MASTER STATE GRANGE OF
Va placed in charge Of the Department last and Immediately
proceeded take vigorous out the intention OF the
law Among other things he dispatched his sap all over the
samples all fertilizers offered sold to the lar
they any, forward them his
Richmond There numbered and gyer for analysis
DR. W. j. the Chemist of the Department. who also call
and certified the actual rae Of eh according the contu
found in them The result OF his work for the fall season OK
lS2 embodied the official report published In this report analyses
Of samples of fertilizers given; and the commercial ra the cons
each stated According it, OF hemar not worth
asked them OF which show excess
OF whilst ORCIIlILA tar surprising all others, edt 10
per cent? price asked rW lSend fer
OF This Report
take pride having this high dinered and controvertbls
enlors of ctlia that OrctHa GuGno the
"CHEAPEST AND BEST FERTILIZER IN THE MARKET
containing verbatim copies Of letters from
farmers Of the who have used Orcha
will have nothing ee the burden whose story is
TT HAS MADE OUR POOR LANDS RICH"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-04-25

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Woodstock. Va. April %, 1888.
Robert Hough Il Sous and WIN. L. Smith who
sue for themselves &c.....................Co mslt
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-18
Caps and Bells.

"Oh, yes, said the contented man, 81 am
just as well satisfied that my horse isn't as fast
as some, When owned a trotter that could
get away with anything on the road, was in
front all the time, and didn't half enjoy my
self. Now / am behind most of the timei and
can see all the fun Lowell Citizen.
A lady who lives in fiat says it's too suite
for anything Salem Sunbeam.
The man whose opinion is of no value is al
ways trying to give it away.-New Orleans Pi
cayune.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-18

TEE enormous cost of lawsuits in Eng
land may be imagined from the facts that in
the trial of Mr.. Belt, the sculptor's, suit for
damages for libel, the fees of the defend
ants counsel alone amounted to $50 gum
cas-, or about twenty-six thousand dollars.
Mr.. G. Russell's brief was marked 200 gum
cas-, Mr.. Webster's $50 guineas, and Mr..
Lewis Coward's 100 guineas, exclusive of
"refreshers," which were so guineas day
for the leader, 40 guineas for Mr.. Webster,
and 20 guineas for the junior, to whom Mr.,
Webster paid such fatterisg public COM
pIiment.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-18

In their arguments for free ships, the ad l.
vocates denied the right of Congress to ex-
empt ships from local taxation. Decisions
were cited to sustain this view. But the
denial is based on the extreme State rights
holding, and may therefore be left to the
courts to deal with. A few States, having
no commerce of their own, and hence DO
capital embarked in ships, may defend their
right to tax anything that happens to drift
on their shores. But every State could well
afford to exempt shipping from taxation if
in that way American commerce could be
encouraged.