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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-18

Runs cnrnel-Toedo 3. Brooklyn 2 TwGuG,e itsIBaTk.
hts-Ecmscn. Base on ballt- IOedt -.
/ Base on errOrs-roleo ]; Brooklyn, l. Srhck
ont Toledo O. Brooklyn. 3 LctOn bas's-Ioci0 o. BROOK
lyn 2. Wild pches-Mulane l. Time OF eahie-l houi %
minutes. UmpiFc-Vaentne.
PROVIDENCE. June THE New-YOrk nine played the
Providence club here this afternoon in the presence OF
largo number Of spectators the hard struggle al Boston
I'm the morning told severely the visiting players and
they showed up poor form The score was "a ioloWs'
Nsv.yort .............O 0 0 0 o 90
Providence eco. = , 2 " "
Base bitq- NcyYork : Providence, TO-. Errors Kew
York M. ProvicnceO Pitchers Brown anil Sweeney
New-HAvEN June 1.-THE intercollegiate champion
ship game between the Yale and Brown College mines was
played here today before fair audience The Yale boys
made fine rally in the latter part OF the contest Inc
score was rs follows:
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-18
4 SCDDEN CHANGE.

CnICAGO WIEN BOITING REPCBLICANs WANT
TO USE HIM.
MR. THOMPSON BEING UNFIT FOR OFFICE,
IsOHt me Mar YDih I'Ies, A0yl3
Facts enough have been brought out 10 stamp
the record or Hubert o. ThompsOn with inrhcency cX
rvagancc and corruption second only 10 that of one or
his soS IN Oic" NAMED Tweed. Ii ought NJ least
TO put IN end his power and influence IN me pocs OF
he
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Best Year-oid In the state.

THE GREAT WATERING RESORT OF TEXAS.
Burns City, beautiful town of Cook
county, is becoming celebrated for its
Notwithstanding mineral water. Its
curative properties have been thoroughly
tested by those afflicted and found thus
far an infalliblc cure for rheumatism,
chronic dyspepsia, kidney diseases. sick
headache, sick stomach, cancers, chills,
sore eyes and blood diseases. A commo-
dious now bath-house has been erected,
with facilities for hot, cold and shower
baths.
The first house was erected here last
August, and now there is an incorporated
city, with mayor, aldermen and marshal
twelve business houses, n large new
school building, mill, hotel, boarding
houses, Masonic hall, two shops and To-
cal newspaper. Another first-class
teacher,of reputation, is wanted for build
ing up high-school, also some parties
with money TO build more hotels and
boarding-houses, as the supply is insult
ficient for the visitors.
There is convenient access to Burns
CITY by hack from either of the railroad
towns of Gainesville, Pilot Point, or Col
linsville, being only about ten miles
from each.
For circulars, etc, giving general in
formation, ddress w. q. DANIEL,
Burns City, Cook county, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
LOCALITIES.
'el hats ut Bauman's.

Cartwheel hats ut Bauman's.
Dallas Dental Parlors, 7l6 Elm street.
Frank Il. Mum, sign painter, sos
Main street.
DR.. Thomas, Dentist, administers gas
at s2i Elm street.
Bargains in silk gloves, beginning
Monday, mt Bauman's.
Loeb IL Freiberg have rem owed to cor
ncr Lamar and Commerce.
Horse radish and everything in the
grocery line you want ut Bouche's.
Loeb & Freiberg are still selling that
fine Japan tea in 81 cans ut 80 cents.
Flowers, tips and plumes, all colors,
at and below cost. T.. Bauman, 1O6 Elm
st.
Satins, satins, satins, all colors, this
week only; 47c., former price zoe. per
yard, mt Bauman's.
Send in your orders to Baker IL Pfouts
if YOU want fine work done in skillful
and substantial manner.
Loeb Il Freibcrg are now prepared TO
offer to the trade n genuine imported
cla"et, in bulk or bottled.
Baker d Pfouts' machinery is all new,
and of the most approved style. They
do finest work Mt lowest sriccs.
George Rick is selling bedroom sets
cheaper than you get them anywhere
Largest stock, lowest prices.
Why don't you buy one of those beau
tiful bedroom sets of furniture from
George Rick. He sells them at bed
rock prices.
Tho ladies' furnishing house of north
Texas. All we ask Is give us trial and
we will make you prices to suit. f..
Bauman, 706 Elm street.
If you want good substantial job done
on iron, 20 to Baker Il Pfouts, one square
south of Santa Fe depot.
West Dallas Colored Cornet and
String band will furnish the leading
music i'm the street parade and ut the
ball on July 4th.
Baker Il Pfouts, machinists, one block
South of the Santa Fe depot, are turning
out all kinds of iron and brass work on
the shortest notice.
The Queen City Guards contemplate
taking part i'm the procession on July
18th, headed by their splendid band oil
martial music, consisting OF ten or more
pieces.
II. G. Ries, having returned again TO
Dallas and opened first-class tailor
atcljer. gn3 Main street, hopes TO sec
all his old friends and customers come
and patronize him again rs OF OLD.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Advocates of prohibition need have no
fears of "Prick1y Ash Bitters" as IL is a
medicine, and by reason of its cathartic
properties cannot be used as beverage.
II is manufactured from the purest ma
terials, and acts directly on the liver,
kidneys, stomach and bowels. As n blood
purifier IL has no equal. IL is pleasant
10 the taste. and effective in action.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Messrs. January & Richards are now
running the most complete line OF hacks
between Millsap and Mineral Wells.
These gentlemen have been favorably
known to the visitors of the Wells for
several years, and by hcirpoliteness and
accommodation have made many friends.
Parties visiting Mineral Wells this sum-
mer should not fail to patronize January
AZ Richards
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Look.

Heavy, solid gold, genuine diamond
rings for s., worth $40. Diamond rings
for SIl0, cheap at $50; diamond rings for
$50, cheap Mt $l25. Diamond pins and
ear rings at equally low prices. Ladies'
and gents gold watches from SIS up,
worth double the amount. These goods
must be sold before July LIST, and have
put prices on them that will sell them.
Come and see. +. AUSTIN,
GID Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
THE CITY.

Patronize your home shoe factory.
Big crowds at Hunstablc's on Satur-
days.
Candidates wear Hunstable boots.
Drummcrs travel in Hunstablc shoes.
The Hunstable shoe store Is the place.
Do YOU wear the Hunstable shoe?
/ buy my shoes at 7l2 Elm street.
The Hunstablc shoe store Is next to
Goldsmith's.
oming.
Buy a Hunstable shoe every time.
Cali mt Hunstable's for boots and
shoes.
Leave your order at the Hunstable fac
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

S. Beck, the jeweler, 5l4 Main street, is
agent for "Kayton's Celebrated White
Crystal Spectaclcs" acknowledged to be
the best spectacles in the market. Call
and purchase pair and be convinced of
their superiority. A perfect fit guaran-
teedt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Shirt EnctOrY.

Shirt Factory.
Messrs. Oliver Bros. manufacturers OF
shirts and underwear, have located
themselves at ~ Main street, where
they are making some of the finest goods
TO order that can be manufactured. They
make q speciality of shirts, and their fit
is perfection. Gentlemen will find their
prices low, and can have the satisfaction
of getting the best shirt at low prices
and perfect fit. ~ Main street, Ed
wards old store.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Cool Beer.
The finest and most elegant beer sa-
loon in the city is that of Messrs. Crozier
a. Bohny, corner of Main and Poydrass
streets. They keep elegant liquors and
wines, and the finest cigars I'm the city.
Their beer has none superior to IT i'm the
south i'm the excellence of its quality, IN
i'm its freshness and GOODNESS. They sell
many barrels in a day, consequently
they always have it fresh. They offer a
reward Of SIS to any person who ever
drank stale, fiat, warm glass of beer In
their house.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

One hundred and forty-one dollars
given away i'm elegant prizes, at A. G. ID.
Miller's photograph gallery. There are
six prizes. The bost Is worth $40 and
the least 81. Every one sitting for card
pictures will receive one complimentary
two. Come all who want nice work, and
take your chances for fine prize. Tick
cts will be distributed through June,
July and August. Drawing will come
off September LIST. Plan of drawing will
be explained at gallery.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Lands, Ranches, Live stock.

We have for sale some fine grazing
land in large, solid bodies-onc pody OF
5000 acres-with living water in album
dance. viii make one of tho best
ranches i'm the state. We have also foi
sale n desirable, well-stocked rancho
good farm lands and several good herds
of cattle that we sell in lots TO suit.
Texas Il MEXICAN LAND INVESTMENT
Co., T23 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
The Texas Land and Mortgage Company
nj u.oudOu.

The above company loans money on
one to five years time, at reasonable
rates of interest, secured by deed OF
trust on improved lands, largo farms,
stock ranches and city property. IL also
sales of ranches, cattle, and bonds OF
every description, and does general fl
nancial and agency business in the state
of Texas and Europe.
G.. T.. WELLESLEY,
General Manager,
Cos Main street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

This is the season persons best ac-
uuainted with the science of health de-
clare to be most trying, water and air
both being Initiated by decomposition
made active by the suns increasing
power. The best preventive is the justly
celebrated Angostura Bittcrs, manufac-
tured by DR.. j.. G. b. Siegcrt Il Sons,
w. wHppermann, 81 Broadway, New
York, sole agent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
NOTICE.

My wife, Eva Anderson, having left
my bed and board without cause, / de-
sire to inform the public that | will no
longer be responsible for any debts she
contract. AUGUST Il. ANDERSON.
Galveston, June Z, 1884.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
ro ramIIic.. Ho,el. and Rc.,aurant..

Ask your grocer for Kicker 4 Lees
Rionosa coffee, pure, fresh, unadulterated
uncolored and unglazcd. Sold by all
first-class dealers, i'm pound packages,
Immediately after parching. Sec that
no inferior brand Of stale coffee is s'ibsti-
tuted.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

McClellan's artistic work i'm photogra-
ply during the three years he has been
located in Dallas had given him state
reputation for fine work. Visitors TO the
city are always welcome. 705 Main
sfrQof
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Money TO Lend.

have special fund of $4,000 to lend
on strictly improved farms in North
Texas. j. Is. SIMPSON, 731 Elm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Attention is called TO the advertise
ment of Brucelinc in another column,
said TO be the greatest and most perfect
hair restorer ever discovered. Don't faii
70 read the advertisement.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

All fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's
great nerve restorer. No fits after first
DAYS use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and 50 trial bottle free TO fit cases. Send
to DIR. Kline, 93l Arch street, Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Kent's Hotel. The best $2-a-day house
in Fort Worth. Rates 81 and $3.50 per
day. Table board by the day, week or
month.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Botto's Ice Cream Parlors.
Botto has opened an ice cream parlor at
the corner of Live Oak and Ervay
streets Ice cream and sherbets made to
order, Of every kind, quantity and
quality desired.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Paint Your House.

ROSE CITY MIXED PAINT.
Produces rich, glossy surface, will not
fade nor chalk off, but remains firm and
darable. Is ready for use. We guaran-
tee IL. HAMILTON Il YOUNG, 6B Elm
street, dealers in wall paper, window
glass, paints artists materials. picture
rrairnK.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

j. l.. Williams
Has sold drugs in Dallas longer than
any other man. He will not be lett in
the race. Go and see him.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Grand sweeping sales i'm every depart
ment, at and below cost, T.. Bauman,
7O6 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

French Pattern hats and bonnets, at
half price, ut Bauman's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Just received a shipment of Castel-
franc, n pure French claret
LoEB a FREIBERo.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Loans

Made on land security by tho j. B
Watkins Land Mortgage company, oveI
,Olivefft Gdggs' bank, 7S3 Elm street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

0 Special bargains this week only, i'm
lac.s and embroideries at Bauman's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Sugar and dried beef and smoked
tongues Mt Loeb IL Frciberg's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
Rough ON Rats.

Rough ON Rats.
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, bed-bugs,
skunks, chipmunks, gophers. Is cents.
Druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

Ladies' suits and underwear mt sur.
prisingly low prices. Il. Bauman, 1e
Elm ST
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No mother SHOULD De WITHOUT
MEXICAN FEMALE REMEDY

which cures all female diseases ant
makes all women happy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27

10 use the best parched
I'D TO the Texas public,
as Rionosa. Sold In
Raranteed absolutely
Rland 4 Broy A. Il.
Ingram a Coy,
Sizer, G. A. Mey-
" throughout
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Special bargains TO the wholesale trade

in hats, flowers, ribbons, laccs, tips,
plumes, silks, satins, ornaments, velvets
and everything pertaining 10 the milf
merry line. Address L. Bauman, 7O6 Elm,
Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-27
There is n secret about
MEXICAN FEMALE REMFp

which all ladies should know. See our
circular at your druggists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
BYRON.

MIR. Geo. r. Knapp started for
Oregon to work for " Uncle Sam"
on Monday last. / believe he is
going to help carry chain and COM
pass.
We heard on the street that firm
from Howell was going TO move
their stock of goods to Byron, and
occupy the south half Of brick block.
Let 'em come! Competition.
Still they come Henry Monroe
has moved to town, and expects to
put in his time selling furniture to
the inhabitants of B., and vicinity.
Sir John Wolf is a very fortunate
individual. He lately received a
draft for nearly $4,000, from the
estate of a deceased sister in Eng
land. This is the second time he
has received money from the old
country. Wish we had thirty or
forty sisters there.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

clip SO lbs. IS o., well bred ami
NAL that was worthy ofthe attention il
attracted; E. Devore, yearling buck,
weight of carcass 73M lbs, clip 10
lbs. o., valuable young sheep
that is sure to make a good record
in the future.
The first and second prizes for
best shearer were united and equally
divided between G. S. Yerkes and S.
Anthony, the committee not being
able to agree as to who was actually
the best and fastest workman, owing
to the fact of the great difference in
the sheep handled by them. The
third prize was awarded to John
Tubbs.
All in all the meeting was grand
success, despite the weather, yet it is
to be regretted that other flocks were
not represented.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
HAZLETON.

Considerable sickness prevails in
this township and an unusual number
of deaths have occurred within in a
few days. James Mulcahy died at
his residence on Friday last. He
was SO years of age.
On Sunday Mrs. Ruby Hovey, of
Juddsville, died Of scarlet fever. On
Monday little boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hovey died of the same disease, age
two years.
On Tuesday one James Graham
living east of here committed suicide
by taking paris green.
A little child Of Mr.. and Mrs. p.
Coan died Wednesday.
Miss Lydia House died last Sun
day morning of consumption, at the
residence Of her uncle, Jno. Del.
bridge. Deceased was II years OF
age. She was loved and respected
by all with whom she was acquainted
NOTES.
Mr.. Mulcahy lived and died in the
Catholic faith.
Mrs. Hovey was intending to com.
mence teaching school in the Rhodes
district on Monday.
The little ones have escaped 2
world of care and trouble.
Mr.. Graham preferred death to
life.
Miss House was young lady ol
exemplary character. Cox.
LAINGSBUKG.
Mr.. A. +. Place and family will
leave for California in few days
He goes for his health.
Mr.. G.. A. Keller has rented S. II.
Manners store and will engage ir
the dry goods trade.
Mr.. Shoulz, living two mile north
will build fine brick residence this
summer.
VIM. Councilman has opened
harness shop in the south McClintocl
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
PERRY.

Mr.. Lee Whitman has gone to
Chicago with a view of staying If
things prove favorable.
Mr.. Davis of the firm of Price &
Davis, has purchased a house just
north of the station, whittier he has
moved.
The Perry Library Association is
constantly increasing its stock with
mnay choice selections.
The clothing firm of Storms &
Brown has on hand a choice display
of spring goods.
The building formerly occupied as
a general store by Amos Turner is
still unoccupied. Hear ye
Mr.. Eugene Botsford has been
quite i'll of late, but is on the recover
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
MORE ABOUT CHAS. DUFFY.

MORE ABOUT CHAS. DUFFY.
AS was stated in the last issue of
The TIMES was expected Mrs. Chas.
Duffy accompanied by a sister of
Mr.. Duffy, and Mrs. Sarah Casswell,
arrived in Owosso on Monday. Mrs.
Duffy was taken to the receiving
vault, at Oakhill, and at once recog-
nized the body as that of her hus-
band, caused it to be placed in
casket and buried in Oakhill cemetery.
Having paid all the bills caused by
the sickness and death OF her hus-
band, presented Mr.. Rogers with
$50, as token of her appreciation
Of his friendship for and care of her
husband, saying that she regretted
that she was not able TO make it
SI,oo Mrs. Duffy left on Monday
evenings train for her home at Rouse
Point, n. Y accompanied by the
best wishes of all the people with
whom she came in contact, during
her brief sad stay in our city.
Since her departure the following
letter has been received by Hon.
Lawrence VanDusen, which will be
read with interest by all who knew
Mr. Duffy:
TROY N. Y. APRIL goth 1884.
Mr.. i. VANDUsEN
DEAR SIR,
Yours of the 26th came to hand,
and contents noted, enclosed please
find slip cut from to days morning
Telegram, local newspaper. it gives
you the substance of Duffy's trouble.
was not personally acquainted
with Mr.. Duffy, but several Troy
people were, they all speak in the
highest terms Of him, he was unfor-
tunate in business matters and per-
haps 10 drown his sorrow took to
drinking causing him to leave the
locality that he was known and re-
spected in. Now as matter of
humanity, and for your kindness in
his care if ever the opportunity pre-
sents itself that can be of any SER
vice to you or any of your neighbors,
do not spare me, in asking any favor
within my power officially or other
wise.
am truly yours,
John Quiglry
Sup't. Police.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Mr.. !. f. Weeks left at this Office
a bottle of Royal Glue, which on
trial proved very satisfactory. The
glue is already prepared and causes
no trouble to use it.
Attention is asked to the ad. of f.
K. Ingersoll, Bennington. He has a
large stock of agricultural implements
and keeps those of the best make.
Frank Despond had two fingers
taken off at the Estey factory Thurs
day morning.
The Supreme Court sustains. the
verdict in the case of the People VS..
Roswell c. Sharp, convicted of forg-
ing or the uttering of forged paper
knowing the same to be forged.
A fine rain last night.
Cool and damp this morning.
Bruce Buckminster is putting in
the foundation for his new house on
the south east corner Of Washington
and Oliver streets.
The Bailey Manufacturing com.
pany have shipped to southern
Indiana veneer machine, made after
a pattern originated by Mr.. Bailey.
The machine was superior one and
attracted considerable attention.
Alderman Keyte is in Detroit to-
day.
There will be union temperance
meeting at the Congregational church
on Sunday evening.
Rev. T. S. Leonard viii preach on
Sunday at Midland. Rev. w. +.
Rae, Of Pontiac, will officiate at the
Baptist church in Cwosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
CORRESPONDENCE.
NEW HAVEN.

Ida M. Prayer has taken the New
Haven No. 9 school, after an absence
of a year. The friends of the school
are pleased to have her among them
again. Faithful work will have its
reward in time.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

store.
Mr.. John Robson has begun farm
ing Operations on the Hugh Swart-
hout farm.
Mrs. John Drake's recovery is
thought to be doubtful.
Farm work is progressing finely.
Wheat and clover have generally
wintered well.
There will be a large acreage Of
oats sown.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

I1dnOVtT, %, TtU. 70, koo4
After having lung fever and pneumonia
] had dreadful cough and could not sleep
at night. The doctors told me I had Con-
sumption and would die. have taken six
bottles Piso's Cure and my cough is entirely
gone and am as we'll as ever.
EMMELINE FoRD.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
1sSPRINC CSIDE," !"
FARM OF Is ACRES.

Small frame house. stable granary, etc. Good
bearing orchard of apple, peach cherry, and
plum trees, about 30 bearing Concord, Delaware,
fruits. Land we'll adapted 70 the growth Of
small fruits and vegetables flor market. Album
dance Of PURE SPRING WATER. Location u
mile from city Also one acre lots In city.
Particulars at this once or OF
sotf L. vANDUsKN. owosso.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-06
HENRY Clayss Dsse..

lA|SAAs a % ~ = Oo0Csl
Henry Clay was pronounced insolvent BY
his Kentucky opponents in 1S42, and they
paraded some mortgages on his property q
a letter to friend, denying this calmny,
Mr. Clay said: 81 am not free, absolutely,
from debt. am not rich. / never coveted
riches. But my estate would, even now, be
estimated at not less than 100000. What,
ever it may be worth, it is qualification to
me to know that it is the produce of my own
honest labor, no part Of it being hereditary
except one slave, who would oblige me very
much if he would accept his freedom. It is
sufficient, after paying all my debts, to leav
my family above want If should be SCI
arated from them. It is matter also
consolation to me to know that this wanton
exposure of my private affairs can do me no
pecuniary prejudice. My few creditors viii
not allow their confidence in me to be shaken
by it. 1t has, indeed, led to one incident,
which was at the same time q scource of
pleasure and of pain. A friend lately called
on ME, at the instance of other friends and
informed me that they were apprehensive
that my private affairs were embarrassed,
and that allowed these embarrassrnepts to
prey upon my mind He came, therefore,
with their authority, to tell me that they
would contribute any sum that might want
to relieve me. The emotions which such
proposition excited can be conceived by hon.
orable men. felt most happy to be able to
undeceive them. and to decline their benevo-
lent proposition" Mr.. Clay never had any
outstanding accounts at Washington, and as
he did not keep house it was not difficult for
him to pay as lie wentn