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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Rev. Sam Jones makes the declara-
ton that "Old Grover is the biggest
man in American politics to-day and
the most popular, by all odds, and he
will get there at Chicago with both
feet, and will be President of this great
republic after the 4th of next March,
steadfastly believe"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

About fifty persons were poisoned by
eating ice-cream at church social held
Monday of last week in Nashville,
Tenn. Two of the victims, John d.
Hudson and Miss Matte Goodwin,
have died, and three others-H. G..
Dyer, farmer, G. w. Russell and John
Smith, merchants-had hard struggle
for life. The others have already re-
covered or are on the road to recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

The mixing house of the works of the
National Dynamite and Powder Com
pany at Ferndale, Berks county, Pa,
blew up Wednesday. John Long, who
had charge of the machinery, was
blown to atoms There were over 900
pounds of dynamite in the building,
and the explosion left hole fifty feet
square in the earth. Long was twenty
six years of age and unmarried. Loss,
30 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Charles Emory Smith, United States
minister to Russia, who leave St.
Petersburg April 18th for New York,
was given an audience April 9Th by the
Gar, who requested Mr.. Smith to con-
vey his thanks to the American people
for the offerings sent to Russia for the
relief of the famine sufferers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
Railroads in this Country.

A correspondent is informed that in
June. 1890, there were in the United
States 1, 1877 railroads that maintained
separate legal existence, of which TAI
were independent and 1856 subsidiary,
and 81 private roads-total mileage,
1853, 500 miles. In 1889 Canada had a
railroad milage of 12, 1853 miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

President Eliot, of Harvard College,
writes: "The Mormon question de-
serves, l believe, to be thoroughly ex-
amined and discussed; for, if l am not
mistaken, the government of the Unit
ed States is violating in their case one
of the most fundamental and precious
principles of American liberty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

VIRGINIA TO-WIT:-In the Clerks ONCE of
Y the Circuit Court of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said court, March 18th, 1892.
Ed. Tracey, ........................Co Complainant.
VS..
The Basic City Iron Works, J. NJ.
Quarles and James Bumgardner,
Jr., Trustees, and the Cochran Rol-
Ter Mills Co., Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce Mechan-
les Lien held by the Complainant on the Ma
chinery and other property of the Basic City
Iron Works, at Basic City, Va, for the sum of
$547. 80, with interest thereon from January q,
1892 and it appearing by aff1davtt filed that the
Cochran Roller Mills Co., is not resident of
this state it is ordered that it appear here in
fifteen days after due publication of this order
and do what is necessary to protect its inter-
est in this suit.
Teste,
White s. Ker pc
march AS!tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

STABLES AND HORSES BURNED.-On
Thursday night week the stables OF
the widow of Mr.. Peyton s. Coles, OF
Albemarle, were burned, and sixteen
valuable horses persisted. It is sup
posed the fire was accidental. The
total insurance was $3.50, while the
loss was probably not less than $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

OouSbOck, Va, April Ii, loS1
To Complainants and Defendants aud all the
creditors of Rosenberger and Shirley as above
indicated, and all parties concerned:
You are hereby notified that have fixed up
on the 23rd day of May, 1892, at my ONCE
above named in Shenandoah county, Va, to
begin the taking 81 the accounts as indicated
and required BY the terms u tfie aDste dsahsa
of the circuit court Of said county, entered IN
said causes April 2, 1892, when and where you
are requested to attend and bring proof of
your demands, and for the convenience of the
creditors at Basic City and Waynesborough
and vicinity, will meet them on the 3Ist day
of May, 1892, at Hotel Brunswick in WayneS-
borough, to take proof of, and audit their
claims. as authorized by said decree.
And if from any cause the taking Of said ac-
asunts shalln9t be commenced, or having been
coni1ne4ced Shaufd nut ba Com pleted on that
day, the taking OF the same viii he adjourned
from day to day, or from place to place, until
the same are taken and completed.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
ohaheerY 81 the said COURT, at my ofiee in said
county the day and year first aforesaid.
Z. E. STICKLEY,
Com'r in Chancery.
Mccormick g. Turner, p, q.
april 10 Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Gen. Harry Heth will act as chief
marshal at the unwilling of the A. p.
Hill statue, in Richmond, May 80. Gen.
Hills widow and two daughters will
attend the unwilling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
Strange Fate of Presiding Elder.

The Rev. J. J. G.. Webster, presiding
elder of East Baltimore District of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. who dis
appeared Monday night of last week,
was found dead Wednesday morning
at Charleston, w. Va. A jury of in
quest declared that he was killed by
falling out hote' window accidental
ly.
Monday evening few minutes after
Z o'clock he parted from his wife on the
steps of her mothers residence. l6os
Eutaw Place, with the announced i'll
tention of attending the quarterly con
ference at Waverly that night.
Wednesday morning his body was
found in front of the Hotel Ruffner
Charleston, w. Va. DR.. Webster was
married to Miss Birdie Skinner, mem
Der of his church, two weeks ago. Ii
is supposed his disappearance ano
death are due to a return OF nervous
trouble which FRUSTRATED him just be
| fore his marriage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

The Cleveland Pattison forces in the
PENNSYLVANIA Democratic Convention,
which meets at Harrisburg Wednes-
day, today numbers 1856 out OF 46l
delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Harvey H. Shirk, well-knoWn
Young man of Lancaster, Pa, fell out
of bed last Friday night at the Ian.
caster County Hospital and broke his
neck, dying instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

INJECTION OF DELEGATES TO THE
II STATE CONVENTIONAL the meeting
of the Democratic County Committee held on
the End of April, it was resolved that District
meetings be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd,
at O'Clock p. m, to elect delegates and alter
mates as follows
and 6 alterpateS.
Narth KiFsf, at Mt. s9len, delegates and
alternates.
Middle River, at New Hope, delegates and
alternates.
South River, at Waynesboro', delegates
and 3 aitepnatps.
Riverheads, at Greenville, Z delegates and 7
alternateS.
Pastures, at Buffalo Gap,:4 delegates and 4
alternates
In Staunfon, the election will be TU ESDAY,
NAY 10th at p. M.
First Ward at Courthouse.
Second Ward at Police courtroom
w. q. KINNEY, JOHN N PfB,
Secretary. Chairman.
april 6-3tS Vim. copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Walt Whitman's will leaves his prop
erty to relatives, his housekeeper and
his nurse. He had So, 500 in cash and
house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

The Massachusetts State Democratic
Convention adopted resolutions de-
manding the nomination of ex-Presl-
dent Cleveland for President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

The third-party movement in the
Southern States is causing uneasiness
among democratic Congressman from
that section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
FOR MAYOR,

To the poters of the City of StauntOn:
At the request of many of my Democratic
friends, hereby announce myself Subject to
primary election, should one be held
candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of
Staunton. 1 will be thankful for the support
of al of my fellow citizens and should they
see fit to elect me, and hope they will, my
endeavor will be to discharge the duties of the
office fairly and impartially,- recognizing the
equal rights and privileges of all men before
the law. Respectfully,
march 9-tde w. 7. MCCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
Keezel, p, q.
april GIFTS

VIRGINIA 70 VIII In the Clerks ONCE OF
Y the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, IN
Vacation of said Court, March 18th, 1882.
Rogers, Brown & Co., .Complainants,
VS..
The Cochran Roller Mills Co., Jas.
Bumgardner Jr., and j M. Quarles,
Trustees in deed Of trust from
the Basic City Iron Works. The
Basic City Mining Manufacturing
& Land Co., and the Basic City Iron
VOTES, r.Dolcllud4tS.
The object of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT, the Cochran Roller Mills Co., $46.01,
with interest thereon from April LIST, 1891, due
by account and the costs of this suit and to
attach and subject to the payment of the same
any estate, debts or effects of said Cochran
Roller Mills Co., in Augusta county, or the City
of Staunton, or in the hands or under the con-
troll of James Bumgardner, Jr, and ]. NJ Quar-
les, trustees as aforesaid, or of said Basic City
Mining, Manufacturing Il Land Co., or said
Basic City Iron Works; and it appearing by af-
fidavit filed that the said Cochran Roller Mills
Co. is not resident Of the state of Virginia, it
is ordered that it appear here in fifteen days
after due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect its interest in this
suit.
Teste,
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
march 30 Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, March end, 1892.
To Patrick and Gordon. Petitioners,
Amanda Tinsley, w. Fl. Tinsley, Ella
Kennedy, John Kennedy, Alkaline
Lane, John Armstrong, Dorsey Arm
strong, Bruce Armstrong, and -
Armstrong, infant children of Hugh
Armstrong, deceased, and Hugh c.
Braxton, guardian I'D Item of said,
infants and Mrs. Polly Potter, Thorn
as ]. McChesney, and A E. Arm
SbrOnR, DeIeuuduuS,
in said petition, filed in the pending Chancery
cause of McChesney r. A., Us. Epey j., &c, in
the Circuit Court of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE,
that, in pursuance Of an order entered in said
cause ON the LIST of December, 1891, ! shall, at
my office in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, THE 2lsT DAY OF APRIL 1892,
proceed to take, state, and settle an account
showing a proper distribution of the fund in
the hands of said Patrick and Gordon, as also
what would be proper fee for their profess
sional services rendered to the parties entitled
to said fund.-
Nv. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
march 234tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

turning out more iron than ever be-
fore, and it has reached the lowest
price ever known in the history OF
civilization. The immense iron re-
sources of the South have only COM
menced to be opened up, and what the
future of the industry may eventually
reach is wholly beyond the power OF
IMAGINATION to conceive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
E. W. TBsixby & H. H. Campbell. -. Defendant

vs..
e. W. Bixby & H. H. Campbell. Defendants.
The object of this suit is to set aside and an
null a contract between the defendants e. w.
Bixby & H. H. Campbell, and the Staunton
Development Company, of date the 18th day
of March 1891, and to recover the sum of $l2,
$685. with interest on $4,000 part thereof
from April 24th, 1891, and on 81, 00O00 another
part thereof from May 9Th, 1891, and on S. 00O0 C
another part thereof from May 18th, 1891 and
on 10000 ANOTHER part thereof from May
from from, Julie JUL 9Th, 1881, and On S(Ga61 another
part thereof from June Eth, 1891: and on $s3 s
the residue thereof from December 18th, 1891
and at the least S5,000.00 damages for the
breach of said contract, and the costs of this
suit, and to attach any and all estate, or debts
owing to said defendants within the county a
Augusta, sufficient to pay said debt, interest
damages and costs; and it appearing by aft
davit that the said defendants are not resi-
dents of this State it is ordered that they ap-
pear here in fifteen days after due publication
Of this order and do what is necessary to pr
tect their intereits in this silit:
SJ N. RYAN, Clerk.
Patrick a. Gordon, p. q:
March 3-4ts,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

J. Pierpont Morgan has given $780,
900 for the endowment Of the New York
trade schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

VIRGINIA TO-WIT: I'm the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said Court. March 18th, 1892.
George F. /. Hid ebrand, ....,... Complainant.
VS.,
The Basic City Iron Works, ]. M.
Quarles and James Bumgardner,
jr,, Trustees, and the Cochran Rol-
err Mills Company. ...............De Defend ants.
The object of this suit is to enforce Me-
chanics Lien held by the Complainant on the
machinery and other property of the Basic
City Iron Works, at Basic City, Va, for the
sum of $46451 with interest thereon from Jan
1st, 1882; and it appearing by affidavit filed that
the Cochran Roller Mills Co., is not a resident
of this state, it is ordered that it appear here
in fifteen days after due publication of this or
der and do what is necessary to protect its in
terest in this suit.
Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
White & Ker, p.q.
march Boats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, April 9Th, 1892.
fe D. D. faiueH' t'',',:'.i,l:it'..iB 4alhtlft,
To N. C. Watts, Sheriff of Augusta
Co., and, as such, Admr. of the eS-
tateS of Michael Palmer, decd, and
Christian Palmer, decd, Defendant
in the Chancery suit now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta, under the style of j. s.
Palmer, sc. rs. Michael Palmer'S Admir-, and
to all the CREDITORS, and the UNKNOTN HEIRS,
of the said desedents michael and Christian
Palmer, decd, TAKE NOTICE THAI IN pnrsu-
ance of a vacation order entered in said cause
on the 23rd of March, 1892, shall, at my office in
StauntOn, on
THURSDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 1892.
proeeed 30 taKe, spaee, and settle an account
showing: The real estate OF said Michael Bal
mer, decd, and Christian Palmer, deed, the
annual rental and fee simple value thereof,
and the liens, if any, binding thereon, in the
order of their priority, together with an ae-
count Of the general Indebtedness of said dece=
dents (Michael & Christian Palmer) as also an
ascertainment of the names and residence of
their unknown heirs at law, at which time
and place said UNKNOWN HEIRS and CREDITORS
are specially required to attend-the said heirs
to prove their heirship, and the creditors to
prove their claims.
j. W. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
KeeZel, p, O.
anrilf -it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, March End, 1892.
To Nancy j. McAlpine, Plaintiff.
and
Darwin Bashaw, Admir- of b. F. Via,
decd; Virginia G. Via; Mary E. Dud-
ley (1lee Vial, and w. w. Dudley her
husband: John F. Via; Fannie p.
Staples (nee Via and A. f. Staples
her husband; James S. Via; Emma
Virginia Taylor (nee Via) and Will
liam Taylor her husband; William
NJ. Via; Ella ID. Via; Aubrey C. Via;
Ebert Via; and BENJAMIN b. VIA
and j. N. Ryan, guardian dd Item of
the three last named persons, lately
infants, but now supposed to be of
in suit in Chancery now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta under the style Of Nc
| Alpine, N. j., Us. Was admir-, B. F., &c, TAKE
NOTICE, that in pursuance of an order entered
| in said cause on December 1St, 1891, L shall, at
my office in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, THE 22ND OF APRIL, 1892,
proceed to take state, and settle an account
showing the parties among whom the personal
| fund in this cause is distributable, and the re
pective amounts to which they are entitled at
| ter first reserving sufficient sum to discharge
| the unpaid costs of this suit
| J.W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
| march 2}-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

NTANTED.-A white Virginia woman. Good
w cook for a private family. Good wages
and permanent home. References required.
MRS. GEN'L STEVENS,
ID California Avenue, N. W.
march 16-3ts* Washington, ID. c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CITY CONSTABLE.

To mig feltOlu citizens of Stdunton:
AT the request of many of my friends, Iher e.
by announce myself candidate for the office
of City Constable. 1 will be thankful for
whatever support you may feel disposed to
render me. and, if elected, will pledge myself
to fulfill the duties fairly and mpartiallY to all
classes.
Very respectfully,
march 9Th WILLIAM F. SNAPP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

VIRGINIA TO-WlT:-In the Clerks Office of
Y the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said Court March 18th, 1892.
Staunton Development Company,
body Corporate under the laws
of Virginia, ...,...,...... Complainant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13


Vernon II. Ford and c. W. Bennick,
trustees, A. X. ROsenberger and S.
P. Shirley, lately partners trading
under the firm name and style Of
Rosenberger and Shirley at New
Market, Va, under the name Of the
Bank of Waynesborough at
WayneSborOugh, Va, and under
the name of the Iron Cross Bank
at Basic City, Va, anu said A. r.
Resenberger and s: F: Shirley in
their ewn rights respectively, g, W:
Rosenberger, Fl. H. Spindle, C. =.
Myers and G. A. Myers, ]. N: Bren=
naman, chairman of committee Of
Calvert monumental fund, ], N,
Brennaman, chairman of the
bridge committee, Ambrose L.
Hepkel, chairman Of Saiyards' me-
mortal fund committee, Mrs. Susan
Wine. Miss Ella Teel, Thomas j.
Shirley, Elizabeth A. Shirley, Bar
bara A. Cone, Daniel Kagey, Jas.
X. Pickering, George c. Maslin, Il.
H. Austin and the WaynesbOrOugh
COmnqnU - M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
To the Citizens of Stdunton:

hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of Commonwealth Attorney for the
city of Staunton. If it shall be the pleasure of
the citizens of Staunton to elect me, promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
march I'd j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER.
To mn Fello,p Citizens of the City OF Staunton:
respectfully announce myself candidate
for ATTORNEY for the Commonwealth for the
city of Stanton at the ensuing election. l
will be grateful for whatever support you may
feel disposed to render me, and if elected
pledge an honest and faithful discharge of the
duties Incident to said office.
GEORGE s. .LIGHTNER
feb24
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Joseph H. Haun, Mt. Jackson Ma
tional Bank, S; Z: Boyer, ]. L.
Hover, and n. E. Boyer, partners
trading under the firm name and
style of The Boyer Co., Mrs. M. A.
Ciinedinst, j. W. Clinedinst, sur
yiving partner of himself and I. NJ,
Ciinedinst, decd, late firm of ], W,
Clinedinst & Bro, who sue for
themselves and all the general
creditors of ROsenberger & Shirley,
who will come in and contribute to
the costs of this suit and abide the
result COmpla I'M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Do M II XIV OIef M
White & Ker p.q.
march &-ttS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13

Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
march 304tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
OoMM1ss1oNER,s NOTICE.

To Vernon Fl. Ford and C. W. Ben
nick, Trustees, .COmpialnanlS,
VS.. In Chancery
A. r. Rosenberger and S. p. Shirley,
lately trading as partners and
bankers at New Market under firm
name of Rosenberger & Shirley. at
Waynesborough under the firm
name of the Bank of Waynesbo
rough, and at Basic City under the
firm uame Of Iron Cross Bank, and
said A. X. Rosenberger and S. p.
Shirley in their own right, H. III.
Spindle, c. +. Myers, and Il. A. My
ers, Mrs. 7. W. Clinedinst, j. N.
Brennaman, chairman of the COM
mittee of the Calvert monumental
fund.- j. n. Brennaman, chairman
of the bridge committee, Ambrose
L. Henkel, chairman of the Sal
yards memorial fund, Mrs. Susan
Vine Mrs. Ella Teel, Thomas ].
Shirley, Elizabeth A Shirley, Bar
bara A. Cone, Daniel Kagey, James
X Pickering, Geo. C. Maslin, T. H.
Austin, and the Waynesborough
Company. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Defendants
md
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-09
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
New Hampshire's First Convention Nom
mates william L. Noyes for Governor.


New Hampshire's First Convention NOM
mates william L. Noyes for Governor.
MANCHESTER, n. H., Sept THE hrst
state convention OF the Peoples party
met in city hall. G.. ]. Greenleaf Of Ports
mouth called the body to order X. ,.
Sidlinger of Gorham acted as temporary
chairman. The committee on permanent
organization reported the names Oh DOT
rance b. Currier of Hanover for pernla-
nent chairman, vice president from eacn
county, and J. A. Whittier OF Deerneiu
and Fred G. K. Gordon Of Manchester as
secretaries. Mr. Currier on taking 1he
chair made an address.
The committe on resolutions reported a
platform which endorses the natiohhi
platform: declares in favor of annual state
elections: condemns the action OF the ieg-
islature in allowing railroads to increase
their capital stock; favors the reference oi
all proposed laws to the people lor ap-
proval: declares against corporations EN-,
pIoying private armed bodies OF men anu
fsvors the reduction of the hours oi iapol'
Addresses were made by X. ). Sldiihger,
G ] cireenleaf and J. Perry Brown oi
Boston.
The following nominations were lllaue
Forgovernor. William 0. Noyes OF Derry,
presidential electors, George Carpenter oi
Swanzey, c. Fred blanchard of Concord
Remly S. Sidlinger of Gorham ana sum
ner +. Clafiin of Manchester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-09
PROFESSOR sMYTHE LOYAL.
The Long Drawn Out Andover Here's,
Case Dismissed at Last.

The Long Drawn Out Andoyer Heresy
Case Dismissed at Last.
ANDovER. Mass, Sept. THE attempt to
reopen the Andover case by instituting a
new trial of the old charges against Pro
fessor Smythe has ended in the dismissal
of the case by the board of visitors. The
adjourned meeting Of the visitors, trus-
tees and other parties at interest was held
here Rev. Dr. Walker, chairman of
the board of visitors, read a long decision
which, after overruling the legal objections
raised last Thursday against the lawful
ness of new trial, proceeded TO dismiss
the case on the following grounds:
First-The complaint is six years old and
does not deal with the present state Of things.
Second-The trustees and Professor Smythe
have repeatedly and emphatically assured the
visitors that the most thorough investigation,
regularly and properly conducted. would be
welcome The visitors believe that the best
interests OF the seminary do not require the
reopenfng Of the case.
Third-The Christian public cannot be made
10 understand the equity or reasonableness OF
condemning Professor Smythe after the four
other professors have been acquitted on the
same charges and the same evidence.
Fourth-The complainants have never
claimed any personal grievance ana no wrong
win be done them by dismissing the case.
Fifth-Professor Smythe. since those pro-
ceedings began, has again subscribed TO the
creed of the seminary: "and this learned and
Christian gentleman must be supposed TO nave
taken il intel igently.m