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RESOLUTIONS of Respect.

i Whereas, It has ploase1 our H5rvenly Father
toremovs from our mills. by tn" hand Of. DEATH
our beloved Brother. Walter L. Bron iwat.r.
Resolvsi lst. Tint whlo wo bow In humble
submission tn Hin who Is nllwIse and say "rly
wilt be done.n yet We ;-...rII the zenith OF our
dear brother great loss to the Oyster Union
which he loved 90 we'll, for truly it may be said.
that tho cause OF protection Of oysters lay very
near his hoart. Ever roady to contribute not
only>of his means but efforts tn advance the
cause and mako 1t IA successful Oyster Union.
ile not only lnborcd fur the present but fur the
rising generation. His in;orost in the causo
ncvor tagged ovon amidst tho greatest difficult
ties under which VIC hnvo lnborot since our or
ginlz .t:on. and when prevented fr I'm attending
Oyster Union meetings by III he tltli. he did not
neglect scn,llng the secreInry'a b 'nk which
orlco ho held Truly It may b. sn,d. VIC shrll
miss him not only in our Union room. butns q
frtond and neghbr. Hs WIZ kind 10 the poor
and ever ready to help thon when convinced OF
nerd.
Resolved end, That wo ten.lcr our loartfeIt
sympaiies to tho bercnvod family, his brothors
and sisters. aud especially to his devoted wife
and tluughters-and pray that He who has prom
lscd 10 "lomper tho blast to the shorn lamb"
mny in this dars hour DO with and boar rhom In
hls loving arms.
Resolved srd. That those resolutions BIO spread
upon the minutes of our Union, and thnts copy
be sent Il. tho heronvad family. and to tho PEN
INsuL. ENTERPRISE for publication.
ByoIder Of Mcssrngo Oyster Union M. 1.
wArrtEJ. HALL.
HoRIOE EuNnICK. Lpm.
RuDINrL L. BULL,
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To the people of Accomac and
Northampton counties: have this
day associated myself las agent) with
the Phoenix Fire Insurance Com
pany, of London, which has been rep
resented by Messrs. Quinby s. Kelley
heretofore on the Peninsula, in con-
nection with the Petersburg and Ag-
ricultural Fire Insurance Companies.
They are old and reliable companies,
well known to all. There will be duly
authorized agents in both counties to
represent them whose names will ap-
pear in all the local papers of the
two counties, and all business en-
trusted to them will receive prompt
attention. Thanking the public and
my friends for the large share of pa
tronage received in the past, ask a
continuance of the same. Capt &. g..
Savage will receive applications for
either company, at Cape Charles. L
would respectfully state, in behalf Of
BIessrs. Quinby & Kelly, the former
agents for the Phoenix, that the
change has not resulted from any
want of confidence on the part of the
company, but simply because their
time is believed to be fully occupied
with business of Mutual Home Com
pany. Those holding policies in
either of the above companies wish
ing to confer with me, can do SO by
addressing all letters to me at Keller,
Va. w. A. WARRINGTON, Agent.
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Fnrmors' Alliance.

At largo aud enthusiastic mnotlnc Of the
Acconac County Farmers alliance. IN session at
parssicy.. w.. Friday, April sd, 1891. tho fol-
lowing resolutions woro, submitted by Mr.G. G..
Joyncs.of onencock, Va.
yvhciens, The interest Of tho Farmers ALL
anro Of Accom.c conntv. Va ia Identical With
the interest Of each Individual trrmnr nr truck
or Of Accomac courtyard Il working for The I'M
building Of the homes and tho hHfterment nj this
ert're snctl"n. a.,d no largo number "f nllinncr
mon arc anhscribc-s TO our courty papers.
therefore be 1t
Rso'yod l, Tint we ass the PExINsUL. I'm.
TrnpnTsE anil tho Accomac Democrat our oonn-
ty pnncrs published respectively. nj Acc .mnr c..
H..Vn. and Onancork. W.. for spaco for tho In
pcrtiun VI Items and commune itlniis nf interest
I" the gr wrrs of this section.
T,"solvod .. That W. do respectfully at ITO. that
MI communications NJ value tn us .s farmers,
Will BIO received and roai with interest.
JNo. II. HUTCHINSON.
County Secretary.
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To the Voters of Accomac County:
Fellow citizens-I hereby announce
myself q candidate for the Office of
Sheriff of Accomac county, subject
to the decision of the Democratic
primary election to be held April
25th, 1891, and most respectfully So
licit your support. Ifnolninated and
elected,I promise o prompt and faith
full discharge of the duties OF said
Office, and should fail to secure the
nomination, pledge myself to sup
port the nominee Of the primary cleo
ton.
Very respectfully,
II nt1,c. II A,mrrf,
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Notice TO Liquor Dealers and Others.

VIRGINIA:-At court held for the
county of Accomack, at the Court
House thereof, by adjournment, on
the 4th day Of April, A. D., 1891.
Ordered, that the court will on the
first and second days Of the April
term next, proceed to hear applica-
tions for license to sell ardent spirits
and malt liquors for the year ending
on the Goth day of April, 1892; at
which time all persons opposing the
granting Of such license to any ap-
plicant, either on the ground of the
fitness of the applicant for such priv
ilege or the suitableness of the place
where the business is proposed to be
conducted, are notified to appear and
enter their opposition to the applica-
ton. The clerk shall cause a copy
of this order to be posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this coun
ty, and to be published in the PENN
suLA ENTERPRISE for two weeks
next preceding said term of the
court.
A Copy.
Test: NJ. OLDHAM, JR., C. A. c.
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To the Democrats of Accomac County

To the Democrats of Accomac County.
Fellow Citizens:-I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office of Treasurer of Accomac coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the
Democratic primary election to be
held on Saturday, the 25th day of
April, next. Believing l have the
ability to discharge the duties of the
said Office satisfactorily, if nominated
and elected; and having never before
asked your support for county Of
flee, | most respectfully solicit your
votes, for which you will receive my
heartfelt thanks.
If elected as County Treasurer, Mr..
Stanley J. Lewis, of Parksley, Va, a
gentleman of several years business
experience, will act as my deputy, to
attend to the duties of the Office in
District Mol, Accomac Parish.
Hoping it will be my privilege to
meet many of my fellow-citizens at
various points, / am,
Very respectfully, yours,
ALFRED j. LILLIsToN.
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To My Fellow Citizens OF Accomac:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Commonwealth Attorney at the
election for county officers to be held
in the Spring, subject to the primary
election.
l desire to be reelected to said Of
flee, and if you think it to your inter
ests to favor me by another term in
Office, will most gratefully appre-
ciate it; and hereby pledge myself to
do in the future as I have done in the
past-prosecutc to the best OF my
ability every violation of law that is
brought to my notice, without fear
or favor to any man, and with an
honest and sincere effort to act fairly
towards all. And with the use of the
additional knowledge gained from an
experience of little over five years
in Office, beg to assume that lam
better qualified than ever to dis
charge the grave and responsible
duties of said office.
Very respectfully,
1AnUc IL III 1rrpnurD Tn
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To The I,nblfc.

This is to certify, that T have used
only honorable means tn solicit the
votes of mv fellow citizens for the
office osSheriff, and do not propose
to use deception or misrepresentation
during this canvass. ] am willing to
abide the decision of the primary md
will cbeerfnlly support the nominee,
and the public may rest assured that
/ ain in the field TO stay till the 25th
of April, 1Sa1-and have never asked
for nor held an Office in the county
that paid over thirty dollars year.
Respectfully,
d. FRANK WHITE.
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Mrs. e. A. Merrill, Onancoclx, wish
es to announce that she has returned
from the city, and has just opened a
large and varied stock of the latest
novelties in millinery, dress goods,
notions &c. The same were selected
with the utmost care with view to
meet the wants of her many customers.
Thanking friends and the public gen
orally for past favors, share of their
patronage is solicited in the future.
e. a. MERRILL,
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To The Public.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Among the many
other campaign ISLANDERS more or less
malicious circulated against Inc, it is
now charged am not Democrat
Please say on my authority that I
have never voted any other than a
straight Democratic ticket and l
think that those who know me per-
sonally, will acquit me of even the
charge of lukewarmness in party
elections. E. T. POWELL.
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Pianos and organs nave been add
ed to the line of the Onancock Furni-
ture House, and will be in stock in a
few days, orders having been placed
with the manufacturers last week.
The proprietor having used his best
care in selecting the makes and get.
ting right prices feels confident that
he can offer instruments to the PEG.
pie TO as good advantage as can be
had elsewhere III both quality and
prices. His knowledge OF music and
musical instruments, together with
his well known integrity, furnish
sufficient guarantee that he will take
care of those incapable of judging foI
themselves. He will sell for cash OF
on the installment plan.
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among then
a Card.

Rumors of dissatisfaction on the
part of several persons, in regard to
what they consider an unjust assess
ment of land in 1890, having. reached
me, have examined the land book,
and find in every instance named
that the assessment is lower than the
amount stated by said rumor. I can
not in this limited space give all of
the particulars, but the land book
will prove the falsity of these accusa-
tions. If there had been any foun-
dation for complaint, why did not
those feeling aggrieved avail them
selves of the provisions of the law,
which gave them ample time to make
complaint to the court, as the law
provfdes?-and which they could
have done without cost.
| always, if possible, consulted the
owners in regard to the value of their
land, which the law did not require
me to do, and l always told those
who expressed any dissatisfaction
that would assist them in an appeal
to the court; yet there were no ap-
peals. I know Of but one instance of
outspoken opposition, and that party
now admits that he is perfectly salts
fed with the valuation of his land.
! never heard until few days ago
of any complaint whatever, and it is
very evident to any disinterested per-
son that it is now done to injure my
canvass for the Office which ask of
the people.
In regard to my work as assessor of
lands, ever had in view my obliga-
ton to do my duty, and the man, in
any public position, who will pander
to the dictates of unreasonable peo-
pie to the injury of the public inter.
ests,i an unworthy official and is not
deserving the confidence of the pub.
lie.
l have also been informed that it is
reported in some parts of the county,
where am not well known, that ]
am large land owner. Now l can
truly say in the language of the poet
mo foot of land do I possess,
No cottage in this wilderness.
If anyone doubts this statement,
shall have no difficulty in proving ii
correct.
] ask the Office of Commissioner OF
Revenue, because necessity demands
that seek some employment. and on
account of exposure during the late
war, l ar, physically unable to dc
hard manual labor, but l do fee
qualified to perform the duties of this
Office, ana | think the voters of Acco
mac, are of the same opinion; there
fore, / ask their support in securing
the only office that have ever asked
of them. and | believe l shall receive
it, notwithstanding the false accusa-
tions brought against me to secure
my defeat.
am very respectfully,
j. w. BRoUGHToN.
unumoad 1Ia An.;I 114h 1or1
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The following from the Baltimore
American nnder date OF April 18th, is
published as an evidence of the en-
terprising spirit of our former coun-
lyman, and as All item of news in
which many of the numerous patrons
of the firm on the Eastern Shore feel
an interest:
THE British brigantine EstelIa,
Capt. O'Neill, arrived yesterday from
Cardenas. The Estella brought the
first cargo of the new crop Of Musco-
vado molasses. 1t was consigned to
the VIM. 81. Powell Grocery and
Flour Company. 1t is also the first
cargo Of molasses to arrive since the
duty was removed by Congress, and
was selected ny Mr.. VIM. III. Powell,
last February i'll. Cardcnas. ;,
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Ailworth & Brent is the style of a
new firm of real estate agents on
Eastern Shore, and they have issued
pamphlet setting forth the advan-
tages in this section to partie: wish
ing to purchase homes. Messrs. r. l..
-Ai1worth, Eastville, and T. =. Brent,
Onancock, constitute the firm, and
the public generally will endorse
them as altogether reliable and wor-
thy of patronage.
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Capt. Geo. c. S avage, master of the
steamship City Of Savannah, Of the
coast line from New York, was home
on a visit TO his parents at Cape
Charles, this week. He was recently
promoted to the position he now oc-
cupies and receives it as a reward OF
merit for faithful and efficient ser
vice. We congratulate our kinsman
and extend him our cordial best
wishes for long and happy life on
the ocean wave" He is the son oil
Capt. Geo. Savage, formerly of this
county.
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Mr. Spencer d. Hopkins, son of
Capt. John p. L. Hopkins, died at
Onancock, Saturday, Of consumption,
aged 26 years. He was young man
of fine business qualifications and
popular manners, giving promise of a
successful and useful citizen. He
was at one time associated with his
father in business. but severed his
relations with the firm to become. a
member of the commission house of
Hawkins, Hopkins & Sutton, Balti-
more, thinking his health might be
improved by a change of business.
He retained from tour to Florida in
pursuit of health few weeks ago.
His early death is generally regretted.
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Thanking the public forpast favors
and asking continuance Of the same,
thereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of Com
missioner of Revenue, District No. 2,
submitting my claims to the primary
to be held on 18th of April, next. If
nominated and elected l pledge my
self to discharge the duties of the of
flee to the best OF my ability.
VIM. D. TUNNEL.
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! Judges of E.cc.ion at Tue PRIMARY

Belle Haven-Isma Mears, VIM. t
Ashby.
Pungoteague-Geo. S. Mapp, Geo
Walker, Sr.
Craddocllville-S. B. Bull, Ed. s
Wise.
Mappsburg-J. A. Gof1lgon, F. s
Smith.
Hofrmans-R. R. Hutchinson, JAS
P. Martin.
keller. D. Warren, L. G. Mears,
Trowcr-Geo. T. James, Jas. w.
Edmonds.
Grangevillc-Geo. w. Hyslop, T. T.
.Wescott.
! Wacllapreaguc-L. ] Phillips, Thos.
81. james.
Fair Oalks-J. E. Harmon, w. M.
burlington.
Locustvillc-Na 3. swanger, w.
Cashville-Henry r. Boggs, Geo. w.
Addison.
Marsh's storc-E. B. NAPLES, Jr,
Tully Hurst.
Powell's store-Harry W. Custis, w.
II. Lewis.
Tangier Island-Dr. j. F. Newman,
Geo. w. Mock.
Onaucock-W. J. Doughty, F. P.
Brent.
Savageville-Julius D. Belote, N.
Frank Walter.
onley-A. j. McNlath, w. B. Ste
veHson.
Accomac G. H.-wn. B. Wilkins,
Horace p. Mock.
Wiseville-Tios. Gardner, Jr., j. E..
Hunting creel1-'1. G. Justice. VIM.
I-cemont-John E. Churn, D. H.
Johnson.
Parksley-W. Scott Byrd, T. 1.
Kent.
Masonville Alfred P. White, A. J.
Tavlnr.
tiuilford-G. Y. Bloxom, J. w.
Bloxon.
Woodberry Albert J. Rev, W. T.
Wri hit.
Mo.'cstown-J. W. burlington, G..
]. NorthNm.
Mappsvillc-Albert Gillespie, Fon-
taine I5. Hnmnhrevs
Bloy'm--.J. o. Byrd, II. IT. White
Mearsville-Stayton T. Byrd, Capt.
w. J. Somers.
Sykes--G. w. Glenn. Nonh Miles.
H;allwood-T. G. Kelly, W. w. Ira
der.
Halls Stnrc-Jno. Il. Gaskcll, Capt.
Ed H. Tiln'laS.
SanforI-Neil Gaskins, Jas. E..
Anterior.
Jenkins Bridgc-Spcncsr D. Fetch
er, Douglas hfckers0n.
Oak Hale. II. Conquest, Skinner
TAYLOR.
TcmpcrancNvillc-W. T. Duncan,
Henry f. Byrd.
Atlantic-J. d. Parsons, Peter E.
Shields.
Wattsville-Elijah Hastings, Thco.
Savage.
Horntown-Sol. r. Johnson. Logan
Henderson.
New Church-W. r. Covington, Billy
Marshall.
Greenbackville-W. J. F. Sharpley,
J. F. Powell.
chincoteague-o. NJ. Jones, Geo.
r. Coleburn.
NOTICE TO JUDGES OF ELECTION.
Persons entitled to vote in the
primary election to be held on Satur-
day, the 25th day of April, 1871:
1st-All white persons that voted
for p w. Mckinney for Governor, or
failed so to do for some good reason
such as absence from the county,
sickness, or not being 81 years old.
2nd-all white Democrats that will
be 81 years of ag, on the 4th Thurs
day in May, next.
All voters must pledge themselves
to support the nominee for any office
at the general election, provided they
vote for q candidate to fill that Office
at the primary.
J. W. BowDoIN,
County Chairman
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Old Dominion Guurers' and Anglers
Association Stock.

By or.ler Of the Board of Directors,
the Old Dominion Gunners' and
Anglers Association, of Accomac
county, Virginia, will sell at public
auction, at No. IS Blackwell Law
Building, in the city of Pittsburg,
Pa, commencing at 10 o'clock a.. m,
on Friday, May list, 1891, the for
feited stock of delinquent members
of said organization. as represented
by certificates Nos. II, 80, 40 and 70,
to satisfy the unpaid assessments up
on said stock for the current year, as
provided for in section 1877, Virginia
Code of 1857, and pursuant to the by
laws of the association.
GEORGE H. CHRIsTY,
D. H. WHIyILEsEY, President.
Secretary.
John D. Bailey, .Auctioneer.
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To my Fellow Citizens

10 my Fellow CltlZcnS-
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Treasurer, and sub
NIT my claims to the primary cleo
ton to be held on the 25th day Of
April 1901; if defeated in the primary
l pledge myself to cheerfully submit
to that result and will use my best
endeavor to elect my successful COM
petitor-but if successful in being
elected I promise to discharge the
duties of the Office faithfully, and to
the best Of my ability, harmonic
the interest of the Office and the con-
venicnce of all the people. have
made arrangements with Mr.. John
H. Hopkins to become my deputy,
should you see fit to nominate me.
Very respectfully,
EDWIN T. POWELL.
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Very respectfully,
L. JAMES GUNTEIa.

To the Voters of Atlantic District:
Thankful for your support in the
past, announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Justice
of the Peace, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the coming
primary election. Respectfully,
E. w. HUTCHINSON.
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Mr.. Vim. T. Bundick, has rented
the green grocery in our town. lately
vacated by J. W. Fitchett, and will
open out there today select stock of
fine beef, pork, sausages &c. He has
come TO stay and needs no other in
PRODUCTION to our people than Bun
dick, the beef man. as the most of
them are his old patrons and know
of his proficiency in serving them &C
ceptably.
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LEONARD G. MEARs.

To the Voters of Lee District:
Notice is hereby given that am a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of Justice of the Peace of said district,
subject TO the decision of the primary
election to be held April 25th. The
support of the people respectfully So
Iicited. Jos. L. COOPER,
Tangier Island.
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To My Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
hereby announce myself a. candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner of
Revenue, Accomac Parish, District
No. 1, subject to the primary cleo
ton to be held 25th day of April,
next. If nominated and elected, I
pledge myself to discharge the du-
ties of the Office to the best of my
ability. Very respectfully,
THoS. e. FLETCHER.
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To My Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner OF
Revenue. Accomac Parish, District
No. 1, subject to the primary election
to be held 25th day of April, next. Ii
nominated and elected l pledge my
self to discharge the duties Of the
office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
W. Il. P. MISTER.
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I announce myself as candidate
for Supervisor in Metompkin district,
subject to the primary to be held
April 25th, pledging myself to a faith
full discharge of the duties of the Of
flee if nominated and elected.
JNo. w. VESSELS.
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I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Constable in Lee district,
subject to the will of the people as
expressed at the primary election.
The support of the voters of the dis.
trict respectfully solicited.
WM. II. JAMES.
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Upshur B. Quinby. trnstee, will on
Monday, the 9th day of April, 1891,
court-day. about 2 o'clock p. ln., at
the front door OF the courthouse of
this county, proceed to sell the hotel
property in Drummondtown belong
ing to Duffield Savage For further
particulars see printed posters, or in
0uire OF trustee.
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To the Voters of Accomac:

To the Voters of Accomac:
At the solicitation of many friends,
I announce myself a candidate for
Sheriff of Accomac, subject to the
will of the people as expressed at the
primary election. If nominated and
elected, | shall to the best of my
ability, endeavor to make myself q
faithful and efficient officer.
d. FRANK WHITE.
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Announcements.

I announce myself candidate for
the office of Constable of Atlantic
District, subject to the primary and
will, if nominated and elected, dis
charge the duties of said office to the
best of my ability, without fear or
favor, to anyone.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. w. HUMAN.
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I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of Commissioner. OF
the Revenue for District No. 2, sub
ject to the will Of the people as OK
pressed at the primary. Soliciting
your support and pledging myself if
nominated and elected, to serve you
faithfully, am
Yours respectfully,
JEFF y. JACOB.
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n the voters of Lee District.

To the Voters of Lee District:
AT the solicitation of numerous
voters, announce myselfa candidate
for the office of Overseer of the Poor
of said district, subject to the will of
the people as expressed at the pri-
mary. Always a staunch Democrat
and never having been q candidate
before, / will expect the support of a
large majority of the voters-for
which they will have my thanks.
TRojIAS JOHNSON.