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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Dwelling House for Rent.

rNHE NEW DWELLING HOUSE adjacent
L To Mt Parvo Institute, belonging To the
estate of the late !. y Gailaher. is for Rent
II contains eight rooms of good size large
halls. fire-paces, closets two cOmmodious eel
lars. porches front and rear. Conveniently ar
ranged and handsome exterior and interior.
and delightfully."- located" beautiful for situa-
ton" Ample grounds and large cistern near
kitchen door. For particulars as TO terms call
on G. H. Gallaher.
". W. b. GALLAHER,
c. II. GALLAHER
Oc, 1Ss6 Executors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mr. E. l.. Miller General Agent Of the
Emmner Telephone Co, was in our town
Tuesday looking after the interests Of the
company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Keep in mind the fact that the ladies OF
the NJ. f. Church, South, will give Oyster
Suppers at Charles Washington Hail. be-
ginning December 2nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
). d. HIRscHMAN & Co.

Bargains in dress goods which, We believe
can scarcely fail to make December ever
the busiest month in dress goods we hav'
ever had. We have been enabled to bu
within the past few days some Of the mos
desirable lots of black and fancy ORES
goods at absolutely the lowest prices
have ever known, aud now ask your inspec
tiOn OF the same
5. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

We are In need of wood Persons who
prefer paying their indebtedness 90 us IN
that way will please meet our needs IN this
particular without delay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mr. Gustav Brown advertises his readi-
ness To supply tbe Christmas needs Of the
community in the line of his business. He
has very full stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

MrL.F. Upright, OF Bolivar who tell
from a fruit tree about four months ago and
broke several ribs. is about again. He was
able 90 visit Charleslown last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Just received.-A new stock of Chamber
suits ia walnut and poplar Call and see
Them at G. f. Hughes, furniture store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
.EIlLEMEI'S FURNISHING Goods.
NOTICE..

4 7 a meeting of the stockholders OF the I'm
n proyement and Construction Company
formerly the Railroad Construction Company
duly called aud held the 10Th day Of October
1856. the following resolution was unanimous
ly adopted:
Resoircd: That this Company discontinue
business forthwith, that all the property ana
assets of the Company be divided by the Tres
urer among the stockholders. that such distri-
button take place on December 10Th, 1856. ana
that for all purposes this corporation shall be
deemed to have been dissolved as Of the date
of this meeting. WIN. SllLt9'
Nov. 4. lsS6-6t. Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mr. Henry DUNN is receiving his Christ
mas stock His new advertisement will APP
pear next week He hopes To be able to
meet the demands Of the people for de-ira-
bic goods ior the Holidays
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

For the purpose of procuring funds to
secure new library the sunday school of
the NJ. T. Church. South, in this place will
give musical and literary entertainment
I'm the Church on Christmas night
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mrs. q. +. Thomas, at her Ladies store,
is selling her stock at cost. Many useful
and beautiful things, fresh and seasonable
can be had there now at reduced prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
BABYLAND
PposDPcfltS for 1887.

Babvlaud will have two enticng new iea
lures for the babies and their mammas, in ad
dition to the perennial pleasures OF the count
less little two-minute stories and verses with
which the the magazine always has abounded
Especially calculated to merrily occupy the
ewes and ears OF the little ones are the monthly
pictorial pages called
Pu@-IeS about Peter and Patty,
text and pictures by Margaret Johnson and
especially calculated to Sweetly teach and charm
are the home kindergarten delights called
Nursery Finger Plays,
by Emile Poulsson. with dozens and dozens
and dozens of bewitching picture-inStructions
by L. J Bridgman. Every one who has the
care OF little nursery toddlers will bless Baby
land for these features.
Big bright pictures large print, strong paper.
dainty gay cover
only 30 cents year.
Specimens free 10 intending subscribers
AdircSS orders O.
ID. LOTHROP d CO., Publishers,
Boston, Mass, L. S. 4.
No,. o5 1sS6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Ne,srs. Cooke x Washington have the
Agency for the sale of Buffalo Pitts Ihresh-
ers. Engines and Repairs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Harry Talbot, who is attending medical
university in Baltimore, spent IhauSsglV-
ing Day at his home here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mr.. b. b. Ransom, Miss Emile Child.
Nr.J. r. TAYLOR and Others of 81 jobn's
Church. Hapers Ferry purpose having
Fair aud Oyster ouppers in Harper S Fer
rs beginning the 18th % December. Tick
cts OF admission ior the whole time or for a
single night may be obtained at the drug
store, iu Charle.tovn and Harper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
DIED.

tl,i, residence In Smithheli, October 10Th
l.>5 Nr MILTON WATSON, aged 81 years
Lowing wife and child 70 mourn hiS loss,
with many heartfelt -ympathies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Hon. Frank Hurd was in Charie>town
last week. he dncd Thanksgiving Day at
the Garter House aud at night partooS
of the hospitality %. COL r. p. Chews
home
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EvEREEopY.-
Updcgrafs' plan of giving all their custom
ers a Christmas gin viii please you. Read
their Christmas advertisement in this paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Notice.

ASIAN greatly annoyed by persons shoot
a ing and otherwise trespassing upon my
farms. hereby give notice that all depredatoF.
OF trespasSers. in the future. will be prosecuted
70 the fullest extent of the law
HENRY 3. DAVENPORT.
May - lssG-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Mrs Geo. Lane of Harri>oaburg, daugh-
ter of Capt. Geo. W. Chambers OF Bolivar
has recently been critically IN, but is now,
saws the Rortmgiea Register couydescent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Tremendous bargains in the way OF mi
linery are now offered by
5. d. HIRsCHMAN 4 Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Circuit Court.

The case of the State cs. c. c. Getzen-
danner, in progress when we closed our re-
port last week, was concluded on Wednes-
day night. After the jury had been in its
room a quarter Of an hour it rendered
verdict OF acquittal \ motion to quash a
second Indictment was argued on Saturday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The Shenandoah Milling Co. offer special
rrire. I'm Flaunes-Can,ou Flannels and
statue of Liberty Cotton, yard wide and
sold at % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Geutlemen:-I have a little girl who has
been very sick with a cough and bowel diff
hculty. | employed at different times two
of our best physicians, and their efforts
proved of no success. They told me that
She could not live. was advised by 4
neighbor to try Dr. Seth 4,wo'ds Copgh
Killer. did so, but with very little faith. 1t
any. but the result was marvellous. My lit
tle girl is to-day alive and perfectly well.
Please accept my thanks for the wonderful
medicine which you have placed before tie
public. ! wish everybody knew its value.
Vim +. Anderson, Bolivar, w. Va.
Pl1si- unnecessary at times for Biiousness,
Co-rivene-s. sc. Use DR.. Arnold's Bilious
Pills 2jc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Auctioneering.

rVHE undersigned offers his service, as Auc-
tioneer to the public. having had expert
ence sufficient TO enable him 70 maze sales Oh
Real Estate or Personal Property advantageous
: THOMAS %. WEST, JR.
Ripon, Oct. p, lSs6-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

CANNED CORN, Tomatoes, Peaches, Pin
\ Apple and Lima Beans Also New HON
my and Prunes al {. ID. Eh1 ,.
4, ROUND PEPPER, G.. y, and Fine Salt
" Satpetre for butchering At c. d. EBIS.
TRESH MUSHROOMS. Ginger Snaps an
L Pretzels at EBY'S Grocery.
rINHE best . for5 cigars in town. Tobacco
i and cigars of choice grades.
DIR. G. T. PRATT.
4 RBUCKLE'S, Levering's and Enterpris'
\ Coffee. For sale bv c. d. EBY.
NEW ORLEANS MolaSScs. Enquire til,
y price at once and be surprised,a at
c. ID. EBE'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
THE WAR SERIES.

which has been followed with unfagging inter
st by a great audience, will occupy less space
described by Gen. Hunt Chief of the Union
Artillery, Gen Longstreet, Gen. T.. NJ. Law,
aud others Chickamauga, by Gen. ID. IL. Hill;
Sherman's March to tbs Sea. by Generals How
,rd and Slocum. Generals Q. A. Gilmore, w:
f Smith, John Gibbon. Horace Porter and
John S. Mosby will describe special battles and
incidents. Stories of naval engagements, pris-
m l;ce otto will nnnaar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Charlestown now has telephone eommu-
nicstion with Mr.. c. P. Wilson's store at
Summit Point The lines have also been
extended to Berryville and will shortly be
in Shepherdstown and HarPer's Ferry.
The erection of poles Is in progress just
think of it-a whisper in Charlestown aud
ibly heard afar off. Tho contracts by tele-
phone are 10y the Courts considered binding;
Yet. We reckon the boys having tender COM
muuicatious to make would sather-rather
make them in the Old, old way, even If 1t
resulted i'm a hiteh-a closer hitch of the
chair The old way beats the telephone
an hollow in this regard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Nj Geo. II. Hagley sells the Zeisler
shoes. la support of hi, claim TO the ex-
elusive privilege be publishes the following
ex,rac. from q letter:
"Havinr given YOU tine exclusive priv
Iegs off handling them Zcigler shoes sew
eral wear, ago aud which privilege Is yer
continued, etc.
Yours truly. LEl0LEE BROS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Miss Maria Humphreys, Of this town, on
Saturday last learned of the death in Balti-
more on Friday, Nov. Goth. of her sister,
Mrs. EMILY Z. SEWERS, wife of the late
VIM. r. Sewers of that city, in the 10Th
year of her age. Four daughters survive
her and will revere the memory of devo-
ted mother. Mrs. Sewers left this county
long time ago, but through all the years
cherished an afiectiouate regard for this peo-
ple and esteemed Jefferson As one of her
homes. She was a lady possessing in large
measure the Christian graces. The follow
ing are expressive and appropriate lines for
use on this occasion:
Weep not Tor her. for sine hath crossed the river,
We almost saw Him meet her on the shore
And lead her thro the golden gates where never
Sorrow or death can enter any more.
Weep mo-, for her that She hath reached before
MS
TLesafe. warm shelter of her long low q home,
Weep not for her. she may be bending % err as
Iu quiet wonder when we, too, shall come.
Wecp not .or her, think how she may be kncel-
ing.
Gazing her nm upon the Masters face,
A loving humble smile but half revealing
The perfect peace She feels i'm Mary 5 place
But weep for those round whom the night is
tmongiug
Who still must buckle heavy armor ON;
Who dare not pray for rest, tho sore the long
ing.
'Tuau the weary working day be done.
And pray for them that they, though sad aud
lonely.
MAY still with patience bear the cross He
sends
And learn that tears and losses only
Make peace the swceter when the warfare
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
For Sale PrtUGteIy.

THE HOUSE AND LOT of the late Mrs
L Mary Woody in Charlestown, on CongreS
street. East. Is for sale privately. The lot con
tains about two acres and is very fertile, hav
ing been cultivated as a market garden for
number of years. The House contains ter
rooms. There are some out-buildings. two els
terms and other conveaiences.
Apply 10 CLEON MOORE.
Nov H. lSS6-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Now is the Jim, lor our Wood-promi>ins
patrons 20 think of us. Onr wood pile Is
too insignificant JUST now for remark. In
view of stern oh Winter approaching we
would lie to- see 30 alumdinou, enough for
an eyry for the American eagle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
NOVELS AND STORIES.

THE Hundredth Man novel by Frank
ger?" etc. begins in November Two novel
cites by George w. Cable, stories by Mary Hal
lock Foote, Uncle Remus," Julian Haw-
thorne. Edward Eggleston, and other promi-
nent American authors will be printed during
II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
lost.

4 DOOR KEY-brass, with brown ribbo
y tied thereon. The finder will please leay
il at this office 10 be returned 10 owner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
NOTICE.!

I HERBY give notice that | will
prosecute any and all persons trespasslng
on nv farm, Tuscawilla, in any way.
Nav 20, 1886. VIC. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
LUMBER, SHINGLES & WOOD.
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public j. respectfully informed that !
am now prepared ~ furnish plants Of oil
standard varieties Tor vegetable gardens such a.
CABBAGE TOMATO. PEPPER. EGG. LET
TUCE. SAGE CAULIFLOWER. &C,
ALSO sWEEI POTATO SITS,
o.; the Eagle Avenue Gardens. fwesf Of Mt.
Parvo and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence Of Hon. Jas NJ
Mason. 4 share Of the public patronage will
be thankfully received.
"a Fresh Vegetables IN season.
April J. ls-6. T.. J. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
SNNICs
that are fretful. peevish.

y \SOe that are fretful. peevish.
ONSOSNO cross. or troubled with
Windy Collie. Teething Pains. or
stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
h contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price IS cents. Sold by
GEO. r. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The Christmas turkey, the Christmas
shopping and the Christmas bills are loom
ing up -B1t0 Herald.
Vow, then, if our Charle,town and Val
ley merchants want to reap a silver harvest
let them take the hint. THE FREE Press
!. nm eNce-lent advertiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

It will be to the interest of every mother
90 make her purchases OF children : cloth
ing. hats and caps at our store. Prices are
ALWAYS satisfactory.
WM KAHN x Co, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Subscription price, 500 a year So cents
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ers take subscriptions. Send for our beautiful
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per C,In u0u afford % be ,rithoW THE CENTURY?
THE CENTURY CO., New-York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

lay and Col John Hay
This great work, begun with the sanction OF
President Lincoln, and continued under the
authority of his sun, the Hon Robert 7. Lin
.oln, is the only fall and authoritative record
fthe life of Abraham Lincoln. Here will be
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President Lncolns administration import
mt details of which have hitherto remained
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ion Of This work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

lu our children's department we show
more correct styles. greater variety and ma
terial and better geleral stock than any
three stores iu this town combined.
WN KAHN X Co. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
SPECIAL FEATURES

with illustrations include n series Of articles
on affairs in Russia and Siberia by George
KEENAN, author of " Tent Life in Siberia, who
has Just returned from most eventtul visit to
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

70 800, would enjoy your dinner
~ NON and are prevented by Dys-
peTSia. use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
They are n positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
direstion. Flatulency and Constipation.
we ruarsntee them. % and 90 cents.
GEO. Z. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
THE CENTURY
For 1SS6-S7.

THE CENTURY is an illustrated monthly mag
zine. having a regular circulation OF about
wo hundred thousand copies often reaching
md sometimes exceeding two hundred and
twenty-five thousand Chief among its many
ttractions for the coming yearis a serial which
las been in active preparation for sixteen yrs.
IL is history of our own country in IFS most
ritical time. as set forth in
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

ing Day at his home here.
Just received-A new stock of Chamber
suits ia walnut and poplar. Call and see
them ut g. E. Hughes furniture store.
Mr.. f. l.. Miller, General Agent Of the
Emmner Telephone Co, was in our town
Tuesday looking after the interests Of the
company.
Mr. Gustav Brown advertises his readi-
ness to supply The Christmas needs Of the
community in the line of his business. He
has q very full stock
Keep in mind the fact that the ladies OF
the NJ. f. Church, South, will give Oyster
Suppers at Charles Washington Hall be-
ginning December 2nd.
We are in need Of wood. Persons who
prefer paying their indebtedness Co us in
that way viii please meet our needs IN this
particular without delay.
Mr. l.. +. Upright OF Bolivar, who tell
from fruit tree about four months ago and
broke several ribs. is about again. lie was
able 20 visit Charleslown last week.
Mrs. c. +. Thomas, at her Ladie-' store,
is selling her stock at cost Many useful
and beautiful things, fresh and seasonable
can be had there now at reduced prices.
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYEoDY.-
Updcgrafs plan of giving all their custom
ers a Christmas gin win please you Read
their Christmas advertisement In this paper.
Mrs. Geo. Lane of Harri>onburg, daugh-
ter of Capt. Geo. W Chambers OF Bolivar,
has recently been critically IN, but is now
saws the Roctmqtes Register. couvale>cent.
Hon. Frank Hurd wa, in Charle>town
last week. he diucd Thanksgiving Day at
the Garter House aud at night partook
of the hospitality OF COL r. =. Chew
home
We me requested by Nes>rs. Cooke *
Washington To- say tina, they have q large
number of Superior" Wheat Drills for
sale. and invite tine attention of farmers TO
them.
Mr.. Henry DUNN is receiving his Christ
mas stock. His new adyertisemeutvill APP
pear next week. He hopes to be able TO
meet the demands Of the people for desira-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-30

and myself were put In nomination
for temporary Chairman, aud Mr..
Carver was elected by one vote "a
proxy, making the seventeenth,
the Committee on Credentials after
wards denied the right to vote, but
notwithstanding eleeted.him Secre.
tary OF their convention.
2, After Mr.. Carver took the
chair, | emphatiealsy dispute the
assertion that | was dubious ortven
attempted TO argle the question at
all, from the mere fact that | could
have elected myself, but | simply
announced the vote as it was, as /
have. never found 1t policy TO vote
for oneself, and particularly Oh
that occasion, MS l felt that too
much honor was resting on ne as
Chairman of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee OF Hancock county,
to take such q step, Snch "a thing
being unprecedented.
3. A, Committee on Credentials
of three was appointed, composed
of members from beats two, four
and five, beats numbered one and
three being unrelIreSented-a pro-
cepding never before known in the
annals OF Mississippi politics. 1t
was upon that ground that the Van
Eaton Clan, as some call 1t, with
drew (Out not bOlted) aud resOrted
to II proper place, calledDa copYRN-
ton that world representative pare
and indebted Democracy of Han.
cock county, Notwithstanding OnrS
has been called the RuDp COnven-
ton. - g. /
VIZ regret to- learn that there
were some inaccuracies 10 DO cor
rected ; aud our side of the couven-
ton know that there are some set
to be corrected before the Seal
delegation will be admitted. If We
don't know it We believe it, il tie
same; and We further. regret that
with all OF Beat No. SIS boasted in.
telligence and shrewdness that they
would refuse to entertain Its own
preamble and resolution, passed by
said Beat No, 5-refuslng to send
delegates to the County Conventions
at the Gainesville election tor dele
gates to the Congressional Conven.
tion-remains yet to be seen.
We don't believe that so intelli.
gent a convention as the unO we
expect to meet at Mississippi City
will rule us out upon the technical
point that, having two repndiated
Republicans, they should dictate
to our county convention, or wheth
er little lost stenograplic pap
should weld such a wonderful
influence over us. W. will try tn
be on hand aud learn.
Very Respectfully,
w. A. BROWN,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com. Hancock
County, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-30

published by You, is the assertion
that this republication "was pro-
huleated by Van EatOn's f iends to
defeat me by SANDER, when they
found they could not do it other.
wise.r OtherwiscH How otherwise 7
Has the question, then, been deter
mined Col. Stockdale has dcvOl.
ed his time, Of late, exclusively to
its attempted settlement by early
conventions and instructed delega.
tons where it was possible to pro.
cure them; with What success the
public is Informed. He goes out Of
his way TO charge upon Van Eatou's
friends ISLANDER" to defeat his nomi.
nation for Congress. Van Eaton's
friends, other. than myself, had
nothing TO do with the publication
of the objectionable matter. / sta
ted at tire time fairly and fully the
facts, and it goes without saying
that l assured whatever RESPONSE.
bility attached to the reproduction
of the history of that .BrOOkhaven
Convention as IT appears in the
files Of the Republican in 1875.
There vas no SANDER III the re-
publication of this, up to hat time,
uncontradicted report Of that Brook.
haven Convention o was there
color of SANDER in my editorial
which accompanied that rcpublica.
ton. Col. Stockdale, therefore, in
the ::card published BY you stalds
of having malIgned honora-
bic men-his peers aud more than
his peers; aud if he made his SIAN
derOus charge of ISLANDER" with IA
knowledge of the editorial in
the Republican of the 10th inst, as
to myself he has lied aud lied delib-
erately. JNO. S. LEWIS,
Editor WoodvilIe Republican.
WOodvilIe, Miss, July II, 1886.