Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1896, by

ISAAC NEWTON PHILLIPS,

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.

Rec. Dec. 29, 1876.

Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co.
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DURING THE TIME OF THESE REPORTS.

ALFRED M. CRAIG, CHIEF JUSTICE. *
BENJAMIN D. MAGRUDER, CHIEF JUSTICE.*

*Mr. Justice Magruder became Chief Justice at the June term, 1896.