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Description of Page: From Europe; Congressional news;

The Court House

Summary: Detailed description of renovation of County courthouse interior, including layout and furinishings. Sully portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall hangs above the Bench. Committe in Charge=Col. Baldwin; J.D. Imboden; Benj. Crawford; John Churchamn; Wm. A. Bell; Architecht=Mr. Starkeweather, of Baltimore; Contractor=Harman J. Lushbaugh; Woodworking=William Lushbaugh; Mr. Kice; Plastering=Samuel J. Lushbaugh; Painting & graining=Wm. L. Balthis; Marblework=Mr. Marquis; Mr. Kelly

Things That Need Mending

Summary: Controversy among citizens over the Town Clock. It needs mending. Also calls for the construction of a "suitable" water works for the town. Streets need to be fixed; cemetary grounds should be improved & beautified. Notes that since writing, work has begun on piping water to the town's main spring; also the clock has been restarted.

The Insurrection Rumors

Summary: Rumors of insurrection from around the counry proved groundless. Inspired by slaves expressing interest in Fremont. Complins about mob spirit driving these fears, but also cautions about maintianing firm discipline.

Negro Hiring

Summary: Prices for hiring slaves from around the state; compared with Stuanton. Local prices: farmhand=$120; 17-18yr old boy=$80; women=$60-75; girls=$30-45

Conviction of Huntington

Summary: "New York Forger" sentenced to 4 yrs., 10 mos. in Penitentary.

Mr. Points Lecture

Summary: Points gave a lecture at the Lutheran Church, before the YMCA about his travels to China.

Bank Dividends

Summary: Annouces dividends for local & state banks: Bank of the Valley; Central Bank at Staunton; Bank of the Old Dominion; Bank of Rockingham; Bank of Winchester; Exchange Bank; Farmers Bank; Bank of Virginia;

Free Negroes

Origin of Article: Richmond Whig

Editorial Comment: We are glad to see the Richmond Whig defending the most defenseless class of our population.

Summary: Whig says Free Negroes are the least likely class to undertake an insurrection; they should not be targetted. Economically useful, if not a profitable class.

For the Spectator; The Town Clock on a "Strike"

Trailer: Edax Rerum

Summary: Comparing the out of order clock to a drunkard; satirical

For the Spectator

Summary: New Providence congregation gave Rev. Jacob Wisters nearly $100 on New Years Day, as an expression of esteem & high regard.

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Summary: About Washington National Monument society. COntroversy over board of Managers

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Summary: Daniel Kunkle has replaces Lorenzo Shaw as postmaster of Pond Gap

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Description of Page: Markets, col. 2.

Married

Summary: Smith to Kelley, on 1/8/57; all of Charlottesville

Married

Summary: Goodloe to Mills, on 12/20/56; both of Baltimore

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Description of Page: Cool ad in col. 2. for Marquis & Kelly Marbleworks.