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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

IN the issue Of Feb. oath we
will present sketch of Jno. S. Gal
laher, Esq. This sketch being quite
lengthy will occupy all the space set
apart for the sketches in that issue.
1t is highly interesting, made up in
part of letters of Mr.. Gallaher writ
ten to Mr.. Faulkner, concerning the
Berkeley centennial, and in which
many of the prominent citizens OF
the county are referred to.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A NEW Book ON GARDENING. -
Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Ro-
chester, N. Y, has written a book
called "Gardening for Young and
Old" 1t is intended principally for
the young. Mr.. Harris is an old
agricultural writer. He has large
farm, and is growing seeds extern
sively. We have his new seed cata-
logue for 1883, containing a com,
plete list of Field, Garden and
Flower Seeds, with directions for
cultivation. 1t is of special interest
to the children. Let them drop Mr..
Harris a postal card, and they will
get the catalogue free. by return
mail. Address, Joseph Harris, More
ton Farm, Rochester, N. Y.
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ATTENTION!
Farmers, Mechanics, Rail.
road and LabOring Men.

Heavy Course Kip, Calf and Buff
Boots. The largest and best, as we'll as
CHEAPEST stock in the eastern end Of
the State, can now be found at the old
BooT, SHOE and Hat Headquarters.
Call and see them before buying: it
will give us pleasure to show them,
feeling satisfied we can convince every
one Of the truth of the above.
GETTINGER 81 HOKE,
Queen Street, Blondel's Building.
N. Is. hose in want of what is
CALLED cheap goods can be accommo-
dated with Mems Boots, as low as $1.5G
and others in same proportion.
oc2D q. & H..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Many of the wealthiest men in
New York began poor. Jay Gould
was cowboy, James II. Keene
came from England with twenty
dollars in his pocket, Rufus Hatch
began by dealing in garden sass ,
ID. Appleton kept grocey store,
James Watson Webb was coun-
try clerk, Henry Willard was a
reporter, Leonard Je. ONE was an
itinerant printer, III b. ClaffIin
was Vermont school teacher,
Charles O'Conor was born in a
shanty of the poorest of Irish
parents and Peter Cooper was q
matters apprentice.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A WILL SET AsIDE.-At the re-
cent term of the Circuit Court the
will of Geo. Tabler, deceased, on
account of not being legally execu-
ted was set aside. This has not oc-
Cured in Berkeley coanty for many
years-nevertheless it shows the
necessity of being very careful in
preparing legal instruments. The
fact is, the so'called form books in
Impractical hands make more bust
ness for the lawyers than any other
known agency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10
ARRESTED IN OHIo.-Mr. Hok

ARRESTED IN OHIO.-Mr. Hoke
Wolf, who was indicted for robbery
at the last term of the Circuit Court
and was under one thousand dollars
bond for his appearance, which was
forfeited, was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Kinsey CreQue, in Putnam
county, Ohio, on Saturday last, and
associated with special officer Chas
r. O'neal, of the Martinsburg force,
returned with Mr.. Wolf and lodged
him in jail on Wednesday night
These officers are very alert and very
successful in experimenting and
bringing to trial persons accused OF
crimes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10
Personal.

Mr.. Logan has been confined to
| the house this week by a severe cold.
| Mr.. Benz. r. LantZ, of Garrett,
Ind, is here on a short visit.
Miss Daisy Davis, of Williamsport,
Md, is visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. VIM. Henneberger, of Cham
bersburg, was here this week visiting
friends.
Mr.. Edward Wild, devil, )" of this
office, spent several days in Hagers.
town, this week.
Rev. Thomas Wood and wife, of
Gerardstown, spent Tuesday last
with Mrs. j. w. Pitzer, of this place.
Mr.. Will Cline and wife, of Graf
ton, this State, is spending the week
with his father, John NJ. Cline, of
this city.
Hon. Z. Boyd Faulkner and Ex'
Sheriff A. J. Thomas, paid flying
visit to Harrisburg on Thursday
last.
Mr.. Louis Wolfes, Jr., formerly of
this town, but now of Annapolis,
Md, with his wife and babies, are
in town visiting his parents.
Mrs. Thomas Cole left here on
Thursday evening last for Cleve.
land, Ohio, where she will make her
future home.
The many inquiring friends of
Mrs. r. w. Gibson nee Miss Dora
Gorhardt, will be gratified to learn
that she has arrived safely in Pales-
tine, Texas, and seems to be favora-
bly, impressed with her new home.
Mr.. j. w. Snyder, representing
Blandford, Fowler q Co., commits
sion merchants, Baltimore, Md. was
in town this week. He will make
an extended western trip, looking
after the interests of the firm he re-
presents. Will has a host of old
friends here, who always gladly well
come his advent among them. Sue
cess to him.
Mr.. w. w. Vented, cigar manu-
facturer at Harper's Ferry, was in
town this week taking orders for his
goods. He has been selling cigars
in this place for over ten years, and
they have always been up to the
standard as represented. He makes
no common cigars, and the brands
of his make are always relished and
called for. Orders sent to him, or
to the branch house, GIG 9th st. N.
w., Washington, D. c., will receive
prompt attention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THE Morgan Mercury has the fol-
lowing turtle story, which is fully
up to some of the snake stories pub
lished last summer by our contem-
poraries
"Mr. little, who lives about three
and a-half miles from town, says on
Wednesday of this week he found
turtle tramping through the snow,
and it had IN. d., 1885," cut on it's
SHE'LL"
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Auction at 99ct store tonight.

Buying goods strictly for cash. and
in larger quantities than any other
house in our line, enables us to offer
many unapproachable cash bargains.
One Price and that the lowest Money
refunded at all times if goods are rot
as represented. Rogers triple'plated
knives, 8 in box. Call and feast your
eyes, at HYDES JEWELRY
STORE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.-An'
other attempt to burglarize store
was made on last Thursday night.
The effort occurred at the cigar
factory of Mr.. Taylor Cook. Two
locks were broken off the doors and
window pane removed. The ras,
Gals were probably frightened off by
the approach of some belated indi,
vidual.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

MR.. E. T. KIRBY, who has much
experience in sewing machines, is
now fully iuto the business again.
He will furnish you any kind or
make of sewing machine, at the low
est rates, for cash, He deals in all
kinds, and you can make choice.
Give him call. Queen street, Mar.
tinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10
For Sale.

The three story brick house and
store room of Henry Kratz, on Queen
street, will be sold at public sale in
front of the Court House, Tuesday
February 18th, 1883. Terms of sale
made known on the day of sale.
jr ~ 81. HENRY KRAFT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

CLOVER SEED.-The farmer who
has failed to secure supply of clov-
er seed will pay dearly for the omis,
sion this spring. The crop is said
to be very short and within the last
few weeks the price has advanced
nearly three dollars per bushel. 1t
is now retailing at from So to $3.50
per bushel, according to quality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

GARDEN SEEDS DIRECT FROM
THE GRoWER.-Mr. Joseph Harris,
Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y,
has sent us his new Catalogue of
Field, Garden and Flower Seeds for
1888. Those who want good, fresh
seeds, direct from the grower
will do well to send for Mr.. Harris
New Catalogue for 1888. 1t is sent
free to all applicants. Address, Jos.
Harris, Moreton Farm, Rochester,
N. Y,
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Dots.

Wednesday was the beginning of
lent.
win there be any celebration on
the 22d?
Plenty of mud and slush, rain and
snow.
Butter 25 cents eggs 20 cents per
dozen.
The weather continues as tickle
as coquettish girl.
The ice cropstill groweth of nights
and can yet be harvested.
The ground hog has been giving
US some very ugly weather.
See about organizing a new Fair
A ssociation-talk it over.
The Circuit Court of Jefferson
will convene next Tuesday.
Keep on talking and considering
about the establishing of manufac
tories.
There are more new cellars than
houses In town-structures uncom-
pleted.
The recent alternate thawing and
freezing weather has been hard on
the wheat.
The town authorities are rapidly
completing arrangements to light up
the streets.
The little lambs, with fleece as
white as snow, are identifying the
farmers flocks and yards.
A simon pure blood. in,the-eye
forty-year. Democrat seeks to scalp
Judge Hoge.
The G. H., 1. e., ground hog, has
departed this life and left a legacy
of six weeks of profit to coal dealers.
Government clerks object to seven
hours work per day. They ought to
be editors or railroad employees.
The garden spot still sleepeth in
its winter robes, undisturbed by the
balmy music of the spade or hoe.
A considerable amount of dressed
pork is now brought to town, and
the butchers are buying and packing
at s cents per pound.
The Spirit Of Jefferson calls on the
wood-paying subscribers to ante at
once. We presume the typo inten-
tionally misspelled the word "aoould"
to complete sarcasm.
Throw all your ashes and dirt in
the streets and pile every store box
on the pavement. There is an ordi'
nance against it, hut that don't mat
ter-it is never enforced.
The concert given in aid of the
Presbyterian church, last Friday
was complete success in every re.
spect. The Hall was crowded, the
music, both Instrumental and vocal,
of higher order, and everybody in at
tendance had most enjoyable
time.
Newt Thatcher is agent for and
has put the boss door check and
closer Oh the door of the Peoples
National Bank. Stop and see it. 1t
would also make potent and CAPT
tai appliance as cutoff on the lips
of bothering lightning rod gents and
SIGH likes.
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Bargains i'm Remnants.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb.
20 and Il, we will close out our all our
remnants of the following goods at
greatly reduced prices. Muslin, Cali
Goes, Ginghams, Ticking, Shifting,
Dress Goo dis, Black Cashmers, Cassi-
m eres, Crash, Flannel. Stockings,
Shoes. Hamburg Edge, White Goods,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, ETC.. in fact we
have remnants of every class of goods
that we will sell which must be closed
out in.Two DAYS if they only bring half
what they cost. Call early and get
good selections. Remember that mony
saved ID money made. Very respect
fully, EMMERT g. FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

SHEEP KILLED.-On last Tues
day morning some vicious dogs got
into the fine flock of sheep owned by
Mr.. John E. Boyd, Jr., on his Sui
phur Spring farm and killed seven
teen fine ewes. This is outrageous
and shows the necessity of stringent
measures for the protection or pay
of this valuable class of property.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THE Sperow property advertised
to be sold at public sale in Hedges
vile last Saturday, was not disposed
of, and is now in the hands of Mr..
John 5. Vermilyea, for sale. Parties
wishing to purchase will receive any
information desired from him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THE Virginia Conference of the
U. b. Church will convene in Hag-
erstown, March Z. This conference
represents over 5000 communicates
and numbers 20 ministers. 1t COM
prises the State of Virginia and the
western portion of Maryland. Bish,
op Dixon will preside over this con-
ference.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

DEAD LETTERS. The following
is a list of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Feb. 3rd, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, Feb. 18th, if not
called for. Persons calling for these
letters will please say advertised.
Isaiah Daily, Miss Ginnie Gordon
David F. Knolge, j. II. Long, Miss
Annie Leving, w. II. Snodgrass,
Mrs. G. Woods. Also the following
letters held for postage: M. A.
Dauphin, Washington, ID. c.; also
the following letter held for better
direction. Pat Donall, liquor deal
er, Coney Island.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

VALENTINE DAYS.. Valen-
tines Day occurs on Wednesday
next, and the windows of the book
and periodical stores are now lined
with specimens, from gilt edged,
spangled, flimsy creations of lace and
love-borne poetry, to the bright yell
low and red sheets which are dear
at a penny apiece.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A SPLENDID RooM.-The new
store room in the st. Clair Hotel
building just being completed by
Mr.. George d. Whitson, is one of
the finest and is the largest store
room in town. 1t will be for rent
and occupancy April 1st.
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"Buchupaiba.n

New,quick complete, cure days
urinary affections. sinarting, fire.
quent or difficult urination, kid
ney diseases. ST.. at druggists. w.
Va. Depot, LAUGHLIN BROS
u CO., Wheeling. W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Remnant days at Emmert * Fieryis
Tuesday and Wednesday, February
20 and 81 rare chance fer bargains,
as these remnant days only co me once
year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THERE Will be preaching at
Pitzer's Chapel, on tomorrow, Sun
day, at 230. The time of service on
the Sabbath has been changed from
1920 to the above hour.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A PORTLAND auctioDeer, who has
turned revivalist, recently awoke the
impenitent sinners with this start
ling exhortation: "Twenty-nine I've
got; thirty, shall l have 'em? Bless
the Lordl Twenty-Five are saved;
who will come nextp Shall / have
thirty?"
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Ia Take Notice Ladies'.

Cousins SHOES are excellent in
quality, beautiful in style and fit, and
VERY MUCH cheaper than other goods
of similar style and quality. Every
lady who wants NICE shoe should try
them. Sold only by GETTINGER 4
HOKE, who warrant fully every pair
they sell. noy25
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THE dedication of the Meth. E..
Church, South, of Gerardstown will
take place on Sunday February 18th.
Several ministers from distance
will be present to assist in the exer'
ciSes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Mr.. JOHN w. MERCHANT, agent
for Mr.. John Mcintosh, sold to DR..
f. M. Davis recently, the farm
known as the Unger farm, near
Gainesville, for 81 $50.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Go to RANKIN'S, up over the bank,
And get pictures, the highesti in rank.
He can finely retouch,
And the charge is not much.
Right up stairs, o er National Bank.
jl7 If
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Catarrh of the Bladder.

Singing, smarting, irritation of
the urinary passages, diseased dis
charges, cured by Buchupabia,. 81,
at druggists. w. Va. Depot.
LAUGHLIN BROS & CO.,
Wheeling. w. V.
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Notice..

MARTINsBURa, w. VA, Feb A, '83.
MIR. Cyrus Shriver has no connection
with our business whatever, from and
after this date.
fl0) G. M. SHAFFER & SON.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

THE intermediate examination in
the public schools have been going
on in the different wards this week.
These examinations show good pro-
gress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10
HATS A! HATS /! HATS!
Fall and Winter STYLES.

All the Fall and Winter styles, of
stiff, flexible and soft hats, now open
and ready tor customers, at city prices,
at GETTINGER d HOKE'S
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Queen St.,
Blondeps Building (oc14
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Gum Boots and Shoes.

Mems Boys and Ladies' Gum Boots
and Shoes, all styles and qualities,
from the best factories, at lowest figures
by GETTINGER n HOKE, at Boot
and Shoe Headquarters. NIL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10
"Old ReIiable."

RANKIN, the photographer, hat
the advantage of second story, thus
havinga better light, us sky and side.
lights not being overshadowed by any
neighboring buildings. i'll IL
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A Child's Blue-Knit Wooden Sacque
between the b. & 0. Depot and the res
idence of Mr.. Lewis Wolfes, on Thurs.
day night. The finder will be reward
ed by leaving it al Mr.. Wolfes'.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
Lost.

A pair of gold eye. glasses near my
office, on Wednesday last. The finder
will be literally rewareed by leaving
chem at my office.
l.. NJ. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

DENI ,Ol Vie ullio lOI IuC Sdl6 vi WHlCL
are printed at this Office, will be
kept standing under the head OF
"Sale Register" until the date OF
sale is passed
February 3rd.-Public sale of house
and lot by Mr.. Jno. S. Vermylea
in the village Of Hedgesville
See bills.
Feb. 19th-Public sale of stock and
farming implements, by David
Walker. See bills and ad.
February 20th.-Public sale of stock,
farming implements and hous e.
hold goods, by M. S. Tabler.
February 21st.-Public sale of valu-
able farming implements, stock,
etc., by David Kilmer, Esq. See
bills and ad.
February 22nd.-Public sale of val
liable stock and farming nipple
ments by l. B. Snodgrass. See
advertisement.
February 23-Sale of Stock and
farming implements by James
Hess. See bills.
Feb. 23-Public sale of stock and
farming implements, by Lewis
W. Robinson. See bills and ad.
Feb. 26-Public sale of farming inn
plements and stock, J. H. Cop
enhaver. See bills.
Feb. 27-Public sale of stock and
farming implements by M. E.
Ditto. See bills and ad.
Feb. 2S-Public sale of stock and
farming implements by d. LIE.
master. See bills and ad.
March Public sale of stock and
farming implements by H. Nc
Kown. See bills.
March 3.-Trustee' sale of desira,
BILE residence in Martinsburg, by
D. A. Cline, trustee.
March 3d-Executor's sale of a val
liable lime stone farm in Berke-
ley county, by Joseph H. Nor
gan, Elk. of Josiah HI. Morgan,
deceased. See ad.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

AS true and efficient tonic, and
one that excels all other iron medi
cines, take Browns Iron Bitters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Closing out for less than cost, Baby
Carriages and Show Cases at 99ct
store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

job lot OF Calico, cheapest goods in
town, 8 cts. per yard, at
II. N. DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

A large assortment of dress goods,
cheap, at Deatrick's. Oh
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Ladies and Gents Handkerchief,
only cts. each at
III. N. DEATRICKiS.
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Do not forget and call and see the
improved Patent Shirt, for sale only
by (o2lj Ii. N. DEATRICK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Mems and Boys Heavy and Fine
Shoes, for sole cheap by
II. N. DEATRICK.
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Burt's Dress Boots and
Shoes for Gentlemen.

Nothing in gentleman's dress is SO.
desirable, as a neat and comfortable,
BooT or SHOE. BURT's are especially
SO: and for SERVICE are superior to any
thing in the market. A full line, diff
ferent styles, ALL WARRANTED to give
satisfa ction, can be had al
n25) GETTINGER 81 HOKES.
Best boots for 50 in town, at Deaf
ick's, opposite the postofice. Ola
Kid gloves, black and colored, only
30 cents, for ladies, at Deatrick. old.
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Call and get pair OF tho celebrated
Carlisle Shoes for Ladies. Misses and
Children. the best shoe in town TOR the
money. For sale only by
III. N. UEAThICK.
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Cheapest canton fannels in Jwn, at.
Deatrick's, opposite postofic olk
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The Farmers Kip and
Calf Boots,

Sold by GETTINGER & HOKE are a
very superior article. made to their
especial order and warranted in every
particular. They are really the CHEAP
EST goods in the market. NIL.
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BUSINESS LOCALS


Auction at 99ct store to. night.
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SALE REGISTER.

All sales of personal property or
lands advertised in the INDEPEN.
DENT or the bills for the sale of which
are printed at this office, will be
kept standing under the head of
"Sale Register" until the date of
sale is passed
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-10

Bishops
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l.. NJ. SHAFFER.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-16
THs posT-.sTElLIeENcER PUB. co
PIECE COUNTY.

The South Prairie coal mines now
ship about seventy-five tons per day.
The ship Isrner, loaded with ~, 900
feet of lumber, sailed yesterday for Val
paraioo.
-Four cars loaded with bridge timbers
were Yesterday sent from the railroad
wharf {, the Cascade division.
The ship Nineveh, from Sidney, yes
terday unloaded about 10000 feet OF
Australian blue gum. and iron wood bark
into the Dashing Wave. This wood II so
hard that tools specially made for that
purpose gro used in working 1t. II Is SO
hard taat il sinks in the water like iron.
The steamer North Pacific brought in
last night 60 tons of freight which had
been transferred from the steamer Will
la,nette ri Seattle. She also took on,
with other freight, - head Of cattle for
Seattle, l26 hogs for Victoria, and seven
horses for other points on the Sound.
Six hundred and ninety sheep were nn-
loaded p. Lake View To await the next
steamer.
The wilkeson coal mine has resumed
work and Is now making IN output OF
about twenty-five tons per day. IL IL
the intention henceforth to furnish the
faei for the North Pacific, Geo. Z. Starr,
Gypsy aud other steamers of the OREGON
Railway e. Navigation Company. The
mine was started up ON Monday last.
It il the intention, while making the
output above mentioned, TO run tunnels
under the strata of gravel, and, when
they are through to the coal veins, large
quantities will be shipped. These will
hardly be through, however, short OF
three or four moalhs. -Ledgfr.