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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

War has become so commonplace an
experience TO Manila that the average
citizen no longer thinks of becoming
excited over it, Every night some
point of the horizon is crimsOned by
the reflection from burning huts, kin
died by the soldiers to deprive the In
surgents Of hiding places Every night S
quiet is shaken by the firing from the
line encompassiug the city. Every
morning brings its pitiful little con
signment of accomplishing wounded 10
the hospital. Manila foI ms the Amer
lean oasis in the Island of Luzon
Around the city there stretches thin
line fifteen miles long Of entrenched
soldiers
The Filipino goes into the field unin-
numbered with useless baggage Trou-
sers or drawers, a shirt worn outside
them. a straw hat. cartridge belt and
rifle. q section Of bamboo stalk filled
with rice, handful of green peppers
tied in a handkerchief sometimes san
dals-these form the equipment OF d
Filipino soldier
No finer country for defensive fight
ing and no more embarrassing for Of
fensive operations that the land around
Pasig Lake could be imagined. The
Chinese are the scavengers of the war
Like vultures they hover in the wake
Of the army, focking down upon the
ashes of every hut and the ruins of
churches to dig out stuff that a white
man cQuld POSSIBLY use Some Of them
peddle water and cigarettes on the line.
One. more daring than others, crept
along the trenches Of the Kansas regi-
ment under a hot fire and did a good
trade. When competitors appeared he
hastened TO point out to them the spot
where a soldier had been wounded so
as to scare the others away
The foregoing is the story Of the
bloody tragedy and criminal farce now
being enacted in the Philippines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Capt. Theophilus Ballenger was rob-
bed in Alexandria Tuesday of about
$50 by an unknown person. Capt. Bal
lenger was engaged in paying off his
hands at the fish wharf and on being
called from his Office left his pocket
book, containing about $50 in cash. q
check. and some other papers, lying on
his desk. On his return he found that
the $40 had been extracted from the
pocket book, the balance Of the papers
being left intact. No clew to the rob.
Der,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
Minnesota's Governor Uges Legisla-
tive Action to Secure Soldiers Re
turn home.

St. Paul, Mimi, April Is Gov.
Lind has sent a message 20 the Legis-
lature urging action looking toward
the speedy return from Manila Of the
Thirteenth Minnesota Volunteers. lie
states that all appeals to that end ad-
dressed to the President and to the
War Department have been ignored,
''save in a few individual cases that
were Influenced by craftsmanship. " He
asserts that the volunteers are being
held contrary to law. and that he has
been notified by COL Ames that the re-
giment desires unanimously to return
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Chicago is to be the center Of a great
union Of organizations, composed Of
German Americans who are antagonis-
tic to any plans that may bring about an
alliance between the United States and
foreign power and especially Great
Britain. This was the enthusiastic
sentiment of the representatives Of two
score Germanic societies held in that
city last Monday night
Offers of hearty cooperation We re-
ceived from half dozen cities scattered
throughout the country, and promises
made that if the initiative were under
taken by Chicago against an Anglo
American pact. or any other agreement
that would embarrass the nation, the
German Americans of other cities would
speedily follow the example.
A permanent organization resulted
directly from the gathering. Thirty
delegates were appointed On a general
committee to superintend the details
Of forming the society. Resolutions
were adopted deuouncing in vigorous
language any attempt to interfere with
the good relations existing between the
United States and other nations by
singing out any one power as an ally.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

The monetary committee appointed
by the Republican caucus OF the House
of Representatives just before Congress
adjourned, met at Atlantic City last
Monday. The general belief Of the
members Present is that through in
Of the whole subject of
monetary legislation will be made. and
that they will have valuable informa-
ton to report to the Republican side Of
the House when the next Congress con-
venes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

The bribery investigation committee
of the Pennsylvania Legislature has recon-
mended that criminal proceedings be
instituted in the courts against nine
persons for alleged corrupt solicitation
in connection withrthe balloting that
has been going on for United States
Senator and the consideration Of the
MaOarrell jury bill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
Candidates Card.
SPOTSYLVANTA.

10 the Voters Of SpotsgIranid County
Fellow Citizens With feelings OF
gratitude to you for the very generous
expression Of your continued confidence
and kindness in the past, | hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of CLERK Of the Courts OF this
county, and most respectfully ask your
support Should it be your pleasure to
recommit this trust to my hands, |
shall be very thankful TO you; aud
promise to use my best efforts to faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. Z. III Orismond,
April 18th, 1899.
Election May 2jth, 1899.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

S.aunton and Danville are taking up
the questions of sewerage and street
Improvement, and It seems to The Free
Lance that the time has come for our
people &C consider this matter. Let
Knight, Cole, McCracken. Lane or
some other member Of the Council
open the ball at Friday nights regular
meeting Of the Council
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
MILITARY INSTITUTE.
laxfnaton, Va

The Boird of Visitors, at thei' Animal
Meeting on the 10 b dav Of next June, will
appoint STATE CADETS TO I'll yscanci 5
in the LIST Sd, Sth, 18th, l4th, 18th, 22d, 24tb,
18th end 35th senatorial Districts, and three
vacancies at large. These appointments
carry free board and tuition. Applications
should be Addressed to the undersigned on
or before June 10th, on forms that will be
sent upon request
sCOfr SHIP, saperintsnds I.
anil W 6U
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
Carter Harrison In Virginia.

Washington. April 1S.-Mayor Car
ter Harrison. of Chicago. spent today
here and left this afternoon for Rich
mond. He stated while here that his
visit has nothing 10 do with politics,
but that he is going South to visit the
shrine of his forefathers and to hunt
mn some Of his relatives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Gov. Tyler has been asked to appoint
delegates to the National Conference Of
Charities and Correction, to be held 10
Cincinnati May 18th to aSd. The con-
ference will discuss questions regarding
the treatment Of prisoners. especially
those Of tender years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSbur0 and oiciRitV
Sh0loerS ShurSddY

The War Department has issued an
order reducing the number OF military
departments in Cuba from seven to five
Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will COM
mand in the provinces of Pinar del Rio
and Havana. which has been consoli'
dated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Richard Croker last Monday, in New
York, before the Mazet investigators,
denied having received large sums OF
money which was not his profits or
earnings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

10 N, Voters Of Spotsylrdnid County:
Having been appointed by the County
Court as Commonwealth Attorney to
fill out the unexpired term Of A. b.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts Of the
county to become candidate for cleo
ton on the 25th Of May, for the full
term beginning July LIST. 1899. | desire
to say if it be your pleasure to elect me
to this pCSition Of trust. shall perform
the duties of the Office with promptness.
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee j. Graves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Gen. Miles chief of staff has been
ordered mustered out, and In Washing
ton this is regarded as one OF several
indignities to which the General has
been subjected by the War Department.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
W G.. billiard

F,iloT CHiz,Hs ~ Spoi.Dlrdnid county
Not doubling that can well dis.
charge the duties Of county attorney for
the coming four years, ask you to
vote for me.
aplS-td J. l.. Powell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
For Treasurer.

IL me voters ~ SpOtsvlcdnid:
respectfully announce myself can
didate for reelection TO the office Of
Treasurer. am very grateful 20 my
friends for the generous support Of the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election-May 25,h,
1899.
w. q. billiard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

There was royal welcome to the
cruiser Raleigh by thousands, who
braved the cold rain to greet the warshlp
from the Philippines last Monday in
New York city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
, N, rol,l. d Nrol.uIrnnin conntn.

~ the lOf'Is ~ NpoisUrdhm i0uWU.
announce myself candidate for re-
election for Sheriff Of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. respectfully ask your
support III the approaching election.
May 25th, 1899. promising, II elected,
to discharge the duties of the office to
the best Of my ability in the future, as
1 have endeavored to do in the past.
apll-td L. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
JOHN =. SCOTT
SUMMER LAW SCHOOL,

3Oth Summer Term, July TO Sept l. 1909.
In mountai nous and non-malarial section OF
Virginia. These courses have proved peculiar
ly profitable to beginners; TO candidates for AZ
mission to the bar and to practitioners who have
lacked systematic instruction or need review.
For catalogue, address X. c. MINOR, Sec,y.
Charlottesville, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
To the Voters of Caroline

To tie Voters of Caroline:
Bowling Green. Va.
March 28. 1899.
| announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office Of CLERK Of the
Circuit Court at the election to take
place on Thursday, the 25th day OF
May, 1899. 1 desire to return TO my
fellow citizens sincere gratitude for the
generous support received in the past.
and solicit their support In the ap-
preaching election, and. If elected, /
promise faithful, honest and impair.
tial discharge of the duties connected
with the office.
Respectfully,
Thomas w. Valentine.
mch30-wtd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
apl2.td.

To the Voters of Caroline Co..
Thanking you for your highly ap-
preciated support in the past, hereby
announce myself candidate for re.
election to the office Of Commissioner
of the Revenue in district No. ?.
Should you again favor me with the
office, l promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge Of the duties as ia
the past.
Very respec fully yours,
T. H. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
CAROLINE.

Ia the Torers of Caroline 90.
hereby announce myself an indie.
pendent candidate for the office Of
Commissioners Of the Revenue for dis.
trict No. /, at the election which will
take place on Thursday, May 20, 1899,
and | respectfully ask for your sup
port, and also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo
cratic primaries on the I'd day of May.
II elected, promise a faithful
honest, and impartial discharge of the
duties OF the office.
f. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
. ~ T0I1. ~ NpofsvIrdnin

IT. M TWfTN ~ NVUTFVTUUIW.
| announce myself a candidate for
Commissioner Of Revenue in ST. George
district. in your county. at the election
to be held on the 25th day Of May,
1899 am grateful for the generous
support Of my friends in the past. and
if elected shall endeavor by a faithful
and impartial discharge Of the duties
Of the Office to merit the approval Of
all Respectfully,
apll-td M. l.. Young
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

TALL p. BABCOCK, OF Avoca, N. Y,
veteran OF the 3rd n. Y. Artillery and
for thirty years OF the Babcock &
Munsel Carriage Co., OF Auburn, says: IL
write to express my gratitude for the mirac-
lous benefit received from DR.. Miles Heart
Cure. Suffered for years, as result Of army
life. from sciatica which affected my heart
in the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. bloated until was unable
10 button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart. smothering spells and
shortness OF breath. For three months
was unable 10 licdown, and all the sleep
cot was in an arm chair. l was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grew worse.
About year ago commenced taking DR..
Miles New Heart Cure and 1t saved my Life
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
mar. l6-td
STAFFORD
To Tie Voters of Stafford

y tIJt FUICT " DVWV Ut "
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk OF Stafford County and
Circuit Courts / earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends, promising. il
elected, to discharge the duties Of the
office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
apll-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
ANNUAL rEETIN0.

The Stockholders Annual Meeting of
the Potomac, Fredericksburg and Pied
mont Railroad Company viii be held at
the Oompany's Office. Fredericksburg,
Va, on Tuesday, May 2. 1899. al IL
o'clock (noon). s. q. DANIEL
ap2o-tw2w Secretary p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

as IL by a miracle"
DR.. Miles remedies
are sold BY all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or monev e.
funded. Book on
eases of the heart !. id
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEnICAI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
For Commissioner Of Revenue

For Commissioners OF Revenue.
10 the Voters ~ NpOtsDirHid:
| hereby announce myself q candidate
for the office OF Commissioner Of Reys
nue. for st. Georges district, in your
bounty. at the election to be held May
20, 1899. and ask your support II
elected promise n faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully,
ap6 I'd T. F. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
To the Voters Of Caroline :

In announcing myself candidate
for the office OF Commonwealth At
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. II elected. l promise you faith
ful discharge Of the duties OF the Of
flee.
Respectfully.
]. II. DeJarnette,
mar fR.td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
To the Voters of Caroline:

To the Voters of Caroline:
am q candidate for the Office Of
Commissioner of Revenue, District No.
/, in Caroline county at the election
May 25th, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence. Business of impOr-
lance will call me to another State until
April lst, after which time will make
an active canvass Of the county.
Respectfully,
J. r. Broaddus.
Jan. II. 1899.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
To tie Voters of Caroline 4:

To Tie Voters of Caroline
1 am q candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue for District No. Of Caro-
line county ct the election which takes
place on Thursday. May Goth, 1899, and
respectfully ask for your supper /. pledg-
ing myself if elected faithful dis
charge OF the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
ap4 I'd I. o. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
818 3 STREET.
Public Sale Of
Valuable Real Estate
in Fredericksburg.

In pursuance of the decree Of the Corpo-
ration Court of Fredericksburg. Va in the
chancery suit OF The National Bank OF Fred
ericksburg against VIM. s. Bsrlon's execu-
tors and others, dated April 8, 1889, the
undersigned special commi s:ontrs will ex-
pose TO sale at public auction, on the prem
ises on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20

Al 90, Elkhart, Ind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-20
For commonwsalth's Attorney.

J. l.. Powell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
NOTICE OF SALE.

BY virtue of the provisions of certain deed
of Drortgo ge made to the undersigned by o. J.
Carroll and wife, and registered in the Registers
office of Wake county in book 1ih, page 522, the
undersigned win expose to public sale at the
county court house door in the citv of Raleigh on
Saturday, tie 18th day of February, 1892, at ~
O'Clock M, the following described real estate
situated in the city of Raleigh, viz: BEGINNING
ct the north west corner of Bakers lot IN the
south line of West South street, runnino thence
west along said line of West South street 2sS
feet inches Crossing Carroll auenue) to the
northeast corner of FereNee Mvatt's lot, thence
south along said Ferebee Myatt's line $50 feet to
Peasants northwest corner. thence east in a
line parallel with West South street 30 feet 2
inches Crossing Carroll avenuel to a stake in
Mrs. A. Pope's line, thence north in line per-
pendicular to said South street rs feet to Clara
Hester's Northwest corner, thence east along
so Clara Hester's line to Dawson street. thence
north along the west line of Dawson street 20
feet to said RaSer's Southeast corner, thence
thence west along said Bakers line 20 feet to
his Southwest corner, thence north along his
west line t2s feet to the beginning, being the
several tracts of land purchased by said o. j.
Carroll of the Upchurch estate. James Moore.
A. Hudspeth, A. " Fmerv, Simon Ransom,
Mrs. Pope and others, comprising all of the lots
owned by said o. J. Carroll which lie on West
South Street. Dawson street and Carroll avenue
in said city of Raleigh Terms of sales cash.
C. M. BUSBEE, Trustee.
January 18th, 1897. d, s,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
SADIE OF LAND.

Rv authority Of a Judgment Of the Superior
court ~ Wake county. made in special proceed
ines entitled NJ Penny, administrator, VS. NJ.
O. Penny, Arena BaUcom and others, heirtg a
p~oreedirg to make real estate assets, viii on
Monday 9Th Of February. 1890, at - O'Clock M.
at the corrf house door Of Wake county, sell to
the highnst bidder for cash, cert'in parcel of
land in Hnuser Greek Township. wake county.
which Eegins at oint in the Hillshnro road,
20 links from calter r. Browns corner runs
with said DAD SsSS chains to point where
H. Harris tnow Barbee's) line crosses said road,
thence north - degrees east, 1877 chains to
a stake in the field, thence north 90 degrees,
east chains tn stake. thence north Pa de-
greas east "a s5 Chains tn p stake and pointers
in Harris (now Parhees'l lice. thence south
SIS IA DEGREES, east 2G ~ chains tn Buck branch,
thence south Sc degrees, east % AZ chains to a
stake two feet south of cedar tree, thence
south degree. west 4.3s chains to stone and
point re, thence sonth 80 degrees, east S.25
chains to the west side of Richland creek. thence
ND said reek Il.7E chains to = stake and point
ers on the east side of said creek, thence 8. So
degree, east 10 20 chains to a stake and point
ers, thence south degrees, west 70.25 to the be-
ginning, containing ga Ok acres.
M G. PENNY, Commissioner.
w. N JONES, Attorney.-t. s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
AUCTION SALE OF LAND.

BY virtue of power conferred upon me by a
certain mortgage, executed by A. b. Olive and
wife, which said mortgage is duly recorded in
Registry of Wake county, in book No. l35, at
page 32i will offer for sale to the highest bid
der for cash, at the court house door 10 the city
of Raleigh, N. c., on Saturday, February Ii
1899, at !, o'clocS M. said land, described as
follows, to-wit, l. ing in said county, in Cedar
Fork to rnship and bounded as follows:
Tract No beginning at post oak stump,
JOS Maynards corner, thence N. 3 deg. E. SO s-6
p. to stake, thence N. 50 deg. w. 8p. to stake,
thence N. 3 deg. e Is p. to a stake, then NJ.
70 deg. w. 81 p. to a stake, thence s. d &. w.
81 D. to stake, thence s. SO deg. Il. 95 1-5 D. to
the beginning, containing fifty a res go az
Tract No. 2--Adjoining the above. tract and
bounded as follows: Beginning at a stake,
thence N. 8 deg E. rs Ia p. to Larry Surls S
corner, thence S SO deg. L 81 p. to stake,
thence S. 8 deg. w. 81 LIS p. to a stake, thence
N. So deg. w. 81 p. to the beginning, containing
forty uine acres (49 az
The above tracts adjoing the lands of P. p.
Pendergrass, JOS. Maynard and others.
b. F. MONTAGUE, Mortgage.
Raleigh, N. c., January II, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
tDally except Monday. tDary except Sunday

Trans on the Scotland Neck Branch Road
leaves Weldon SIS m, Halifax 10 P m, ar
rives Scotland Neck 0S p m, Greenv1lle % p
m, Kinston 55 p m, Returning leaves Kin
ston rs m, Greenville 81 q m, arriving St
Halifax II IS a m, Weldon II 80 mi daily eT.
cept Sunday , 80,
Washington 20 q m and 80 p m, arrives Par-
mele 10 q M and 90 p M returning leaves
Parmele SIS M and 30 p m, arrive Washing
ton IL 90 and % p m, daily except SUNDAY
Train leaves Tarboro N @, daily, except sun
day, 5 80 o m, Sunday Is p M, arrives PiyInouIn
40 a M 4 10 m Returning leaves Plymouth
daily except Sunday, 81 m, and sunday
on a M, arrives Tarhoro 10 05 m, II 90 M
Train on Midland, N O, Branch leaves Colds
boro daily except Sunday, 2 O5 m, arTlslng
Smithfeld 10 a m, returning leaves Smithnelo
8 90 a m, arrives at Goldsboro 10 % M
Trains on Nashville Branch leave ROCKY
Mount at 80 a NJ, arrives Nashville ~ 10 In'
4 Of m, Spring Hope 10 40 m, 4 % m,return-
ing leaves SPRING Hope ii 90 m, % n,
Nashville II - a m, 3 25 p m, arrives at hocKy
Mount ii 45 a m, s 90 p ~, ally except sunday.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves warsaw loI
Clinton daily except Sunday, at II Az q M m ana
AIS % no returning leaves Clinton at z w q En
Train No rs makes close connection at We'll
don for ali points North daily, all rail via Rich
nhOnu II. M. EMMERsoN, Gen Pass Agent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
MORTGAGE SALE.

On Monday the 10th day of February, 1899, at
the court house door in Raleigh, N. c.. ! will
sell at public outcrv to the highest bidder a
tract of land in Wake county containing 112
acres, more of less. adjoining the lands of 2. n
Upchurch, J. r. Page, A. F. Page and '. w
Page. deceased, being part of the tract of land
known as the Anderson Page tract, and being
derson Page. deceased, excepting therefrom two
parcels of said tract, which aggregate 20 acres
conveyed bv deeds registered in book 12l, page
ITS and hook 1914, page So. The number of acres
to he sold being 3d.
Terms OF sale: Cash. Hour of sale II M
Sale made under powers conferred upon me by
a mortgage registered in book No. 10l at page
1877 of the Register of Deeds Officie of Wake
county. COLIN NJ. HAWKINS,
tbs Mortgage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-03
To bOrVOWe s
a d Investors
THE MECHANICS AND INVEST
ORS UNION.

Returns to It's members an payments
made by them. together with profit Of
so per cent. free of tax. 1t sells full paid
per cent. annual dividend coupon stock,
secured by mortgages on real estate,
with handsome profit at maturity. Taxes
all paid by the Union. This is the best
investment on the market.
The Union makes advances to members
with which to build. or to buy homes,
on new plan, the most favorable ever
offered Stock sold and loans made In
any portion of the State. The Union has
ample surplus to guarantee all promises
Liberal terms TO agents Apply to
GEORGE ALLEN,
Recretary Raleigh. ". q.