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Washington County Wool

While in Washington county, few days ago, we
gathered statistics in relation to the wool business
of that county, which, think, will prove interesting
to readers A gentleman who is extensively en-
gagged in the purchase of wool informed that this
years clip in that county is estimated al thirteen hundred
thousand pounds! The price paid per h. by the pur
chasers ranged from 62 cents Our friend averaged
the price per h. at 37k cents According this estimate
therefore, the large of tour hundred and
thousand fire hundred dollars realized BY the far
Thus it will be seen that under the operations of the
styled by the iederasts) nearly half mHon Of dol
is fact, text from which the croaking federal edi-
tors may preach Tunous dscourses for the balance of
the year
From the friend who gave us the above estimate we
received the following additional information Mr.. Alb
bolt Lawrence of Boston, of the most extensive
manufacturers in the United States purchased, through
agents in Washington county, million pounds of
prime wool this season. large amount Of this was
raised in Brooke county, Va, Jefferson county, Ohio.
and Beaver county, Pa but the greater part procured
in Washington county. The purchase of Messrs. Pat.
terson Ewing, OF Burgettsown this season. amounts
10 $4,000 lbs; that of Messs. s g. p Livingston, of
Florence, $4,000 lbs. and that of Messrs Hopkins g.
McCabe, of Paris $4,000 lbs. The highest price paid
by these gentlemen 40 cents per b. and the lowest
IS cents One gentleman, the borough of Washing
ton, received 62t per h. for his entire clip
fine article Jesse Edgngton, esq of Brooke county, Va,
was paid, we learn 60 cents per h. for his large stock,
which, perhaps, heavy any other in the United
States.-PitSburg Morning Post
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Rv ne. ". DYER, .s,.cftoueer.

TNRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
l. FURNITURE.-On Thursday, the I'd September, by
of deed of trust shall SELL the residence Mrs
Ballard opposite the north Capitol gate, 10 O'clock a.
M, her household and kitchen furniture, embracing a
large and general assortment amongst which enumerae
follows
Mahogany harseat sofas and chairs
DO do rockers, do. sideboard
DO breakfast and dining tables workstand
Cane. seat and other chairs
Glt-irame and other looking glasses
Parlor chamber, and stair carpets and rugs stair rods
Bedseads best feather beds and hair mattresses
Mante ornaments, mante clocks
China and glass
Britannia sets, andirons shovels and tongs
Wardrobes, mahogany bureaus, toilet glasses
Washstands, toilet -
Bed clothing consisting OF sheets, blankets quilts coun
terpanes, NC.
with many other articles not necessary to enumerae,
and a general assortment of kitchen requisites.
Terms OF sale Under S25, cash S25 and under
800 credit OF % days $780, credit ofour months
for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
RICHARD WALLACE, Trustee.
ROBERT w. DYER,
Aug. Nd Aactoneer
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I'm n. GREEN, ,H,.cttoneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, CAR
Il RAGE, &c., AT AUCTlON.-On Friday, the Sd OF
September shall sell the residence Of James Cathcar
the Of 18th and streets at 10 O'Clock, III,
excellent lot offurnturc We enumerate in part
Mahogany sdeboard, plain and dressing bureaus
Do dining, breakfast, and card tables
Do marble-top pier and centre tables
Do bookcase and secretary, hatrack &c.
DO French bedscads and washsancs
Maple cane-seat and other chairs, rockers, &c
Harstufed lounges, ottonans, Nc
Andirons shovel and tongs, and tenders
High and low. post bedsteads, wardrobcs &c.
Three-ply, ingram, passage, and step carpets
Hearth rugs, straw mating NC.
Astral, hall, solar, and other lamps
China glass; and crockery
Feather beds, bedding, and mattresses
Mahogany frame mirrors, toilet glasses &c.
Cooking, alright and other stoves
With irst-rate lot Of kitchen utensils
Also, good family carriage and harness, with many
other articles unnecessary to enumerate.
Terms; All Of and under 1925, cash over $685. a
credit of sixty and ninety days, for notes satisfactorily
dorsed, bearing interest A. GREEN,
Aug 3l-3t Auctioneer.
p S. The house is for rent containing eleven rooms
very conveniently arranged, and in beautiful location
Inquire of Mr.. ]. Cathcar A G..
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From the Hampden (Mass


PoLrcAL PARTEsThe great political parties that
divide the people of this country have existed ever
since the adoption of the constitution OF the Union The
democracy unchanged and Interchangeable in their pursuit
of principle and their devotion the best interests of the
whole people, steadily maintained straightforward
under their old and me-honored name As demo-
Gratis they sustained the administration of Thomas Jcter-
son. overunng the alien and sedtion law, and the stand
ing army measure OF the John Adams federal dynasty.
They supported the doctrine that the people capa
bic of governing themselves and that they the only
rghnl of powcr while the tederass denied the
intelligence of the and their capacity for segov
ennent, contending that armed sodiery is always
cessary support the government against the governed
The administration of James Madison also brought
into and supported by the democracy in all its truly
republican The great OF that adminsira
ton--the war with Engand-received the cordial and
thusas sanction of that party, which always supports
the welfare ofthe people and the honor of the nation The
edealists, still distressing form of government and
still friendly 10 moher England " forsook the country in
the hour of her trial. and rendered the enemy all the
ance in their power They did not attempt concea
their American revcrse and their British
deicats and after the gnobe surrender of the northwest
ern army by General Hull ut Detroit that officer
was caressed and pettcd and furnished with public din.
ncr by the ledeasts of Boston, honor treason to
the American Union!
Under the administration of that great and rood man
Andrew jackson, parties divided under Jefferson
and Madison but federalism attempted to disguise itself
under change of name. The democracy, to the
peoples interest, supported the government against the gil
money power that federalism had brought the
field part oiheir political machinery and under Mr.
Van Buren,, the democratic party still maintained great
principle that governments instituted for the benefit of
the whole people, and for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the
few.
AS during the with England the dem ocracy of the
country supported the government and furnished the men
to fight our battles, while federalism held back the sinew
OF war; so do the democracy the present with Mex
leo furnish the and the for sustaining the
tiona honor while the wings hold back, and furnish ony
aid and comfort" to the enemy. Names of parties may
changes but principles endure forever The chgs of 1917
are The tederas Of 1912, and the democracy where
they have becnends OF their country in peace and
in and always be found under their old name, d
vested Of every appearance Of disguise.
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ooohlng Range., COOKING Rangesl.

LAYING obtained the exclusive right Tor the sale of
- Sumpsons Justly celebrated cooking ranges, am now
prepared TO put them up the Boston prices, and war
ranled m all cases, if well used.
ranges are so constructed that with the addition of
otil Dack the room over the kitchen be heated by
same re That does the cooking or f persons wish it,
ey can substitute waterback, and by that means have
from thirty to fifty gallons of hot all the time ready
for - - ~ N'
Persons wishing purchase can see them in
Mr. Thomas Purseps, Pennsylvania avenue; Dr. Thomas
r. Jones, patent agent, on street; MIR. Kibbys on G
uphosterer the of h and
avenue all OF whom, am authorized to say, will show
them with pleasure.
Also, for sale, all kinds OF stoves; among which are
Stewards cookng-stove for wood and coal warranted
Walkers honir furnace for heating public buildings p
vae houses &c.
House-spoutng and roofing done at the shortest notice
VIII H. NARROWER,
Aug 80-eo4tif 9TH street. opposite Patriotic Bank.
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PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept l, 1871,
TTNHE United States mail steamship WASHINGTON will
l. leave New York for Cowes, Southampton, and Bremen
Haven, on Thursday, the twenty-thrd instant.
POSTAGE.
The inland postage to the city of New York. well the
postage by from New York. is to be prepaid before
can leave the United States all maiable matter to be
conveyed by this line, which is destined for Great Britain
Ireland Hamburger, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy,
Spain, Portugal, other points in southern Europe, well
for points in Africa or Asia.
To Bremen aRd to the points supplied through that office
such Germany, Switzerland Prussia Austria Dennark
Sweden, Russia &c:-unpaid letters, Nc., may be sent
Postage to be collected mt Bremen.
The of postage this route. as established by the
act of March 3, 1916, follows
Upon all letters and packages not exceeding one-ha
in weight twenty -fonr cents oneha ounce
weight, and exceeding ounce, forty-eigt cents
and every additional half ounce, fraction OF ounce
fifteen cents.
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet, and price current
three
Inland postage, in all cases. be added, whenever the
is transported by mail within the United States
G. JOHNSON, Postmaster General
Sept 1--wtSept % [lntel.l
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Elarst,rt's Sale.

virtue Of writ of feyi facias, scire faeids unoe l
lien law issued from the clerk office OF the crcua
of the District OF Columbia, for the county OF Wasgnsh
and to directed shall expose to public SAFE, c III Of
Monday, the 18th day Of September next al tny oc
the courthouse door of said county, at the hour OF
m, the following properly viz Part OF lot NO D III
No. 5lS. in the city OF Washington, with the I'm nc
ACKNOWLEDGING a two-story frame dwelng-house, and
seized and levied upon the property OF John "a.
sold to satisfy iudicals No. H. TO October term iofo "
vor of Ulysses Ward against said John Ennis
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Aug I6-tts Marshal of the District OF ColunDla'
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ny n. GREEN, .7ucffOnecr.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
IL AUCTION-OnT Thursday I'd September shall sell at
the residence ofo gentleman who is about leave the city,
on II, near the OF 9th street, 81 O'clock p. m
good lot of furniture, viz;
Mahogany sideboard and dressing bureaus
Mahogany cradle, workstand and clock
Mahogany framed mirror, oitomans and lounge
Maple painted wardrobe, washstands &c.
Bedstcads, chairs, tables, bookcase &c.
Stoves, and good lot of kitchen furniture.
Terms cash A. GREEN,
Aug. 3I-2t Auctioneer
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Glover Hill Coal.

r11IE undersigned would respectfully inform his patrons
and the public that he has just received choice cargo
this Justly celebrated article from the mines of Virginia
|. acknowledged be superior quality of butminous
lump coal by all who have tried it, and would confidently
recommend to my and Others and have such
arrangements will full supply throughout
the ensuing season.
Those persons who may take it from the vessel may
tain it n less price.
Aug. 23-2aw6t JNO. PETTIBONE.
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ENotk HENT.-A brick house north l., between 10Th
Il and 10th streets The house has rooms,
stable, eoachhonse milk and smoke houses and pump
OF good water in the yarda in good order. Possession
given on the list OF September Inquire of Mr.. j. Caaghan,
Navy Department. OF Alex. Borland. the premises
Also, new frame house 18th street, with six
The rent moderate. Inquire of Alex. Borland.
3O-eod3tT
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JNO. PETTIBONE.
WASHINGTON, July 81, lSl7.

WASHINGTON, July 81, 1917.
hereby state that l have used in my house hun.
dreds of bushels of the Clover Hill COAL brought from
Appomatox river, Virginia, and that like well. 1t
makes brisk and steady fire, and is annoy
either the lungs the other Goals that have used
here am so well pleased with the Clover Hill coal that
lately purchased of Mr. Cox four hundred bushels
more OF it. w. SELDEN.
Mr. JNo. PETTBoNE.
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/ ,a,;..I -, - 1"sA'>'', c'"sssens ana mathe
naucai academy, ON street, between 18th and 18th
exercises in this school will be resumed Mon
day. Septo The course OF studies will consist of the usual
English branches with the Latin and Greek classics and
mnthemamcs II required, pupils will be prepared for
college. Terms from - to $40 per quarter ofl2 weeks
Aug. 2S-3t~ - - " -
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So. MarY's College.

WE classical exercises of this institution will be re
Il surned on the first Monday of September, on which
day the students should all if practicable, college,
10 puncuaiy in the observance of the rules parents are
requested to pay particular attention. it OF the highest
importance both for the improvement of the students and
for the good order of the college.
Aug 2l-eodtSS GILBERT RAYMOND, Prest
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AUGUST 26, 1917.
have used the Glover Hill coal with entire satisfaction.
think it fully equal CRATE COAL TO any bitumnous
coal which have used or seen in
j. Y. MASON.
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OFFICIAL.
JAMES X. POLK,

President of the United States Of America.
To all tohon it may concern
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to that
j. w. Jockusch has been appointed consul OF uamburgh
for the port of Galveston, in the State OF Texas,
do hereby recognise him sch and declare him free
exercise and such functions powers and priv
leges allowed to the consuls OF the favored
tions in the United States
In testimony Whereof have caused these letters to be
made patent and the seal of the United States be here
affixed.
Given under my hand the city of Washington, the 30
L. 81 day Of August, A. D. 1877 and of the independence
of the United States of America the I'D.
BY the Presidents JAMES *. POLK.
JAMES BUCHANAN Secretary OF State
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rNE classical exercises OF this college will be resumed
Wednesday, the 18th of September. The terms are
iolowsi
Board tuition, stationery, washing and mending linen and
stockings, medical aid and medicine, per 5000
For half boarders 1875
For day scholars %
Graduation fees
All charges must be paid hafyeary in advance No de.
duction will be made from quarter commenced All let
business addressed the president
must be post paid. - -
THOMAS F. MULLEDY,
Aug 3l-6t President
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To Pursers and Surgeons OF the u . - I,pade
T'HE subscribers have Just received from bonoo
Il order by one of the first manuiaclrersl NAVY
for all grades, according the recent order OF At tb
Department; also shoulder-sIaps ;-which they oi'0
lowest possible prices for cash. :, s,urunco
Aug. Tim. No. Maiden Lale, New loiA'
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4 NWy'-heceived this day from London Epaulets En-
brolderes, and Shoulder Straps Tor Surgeons Pursers
u > Navy, coniomaby with the regulation of May u,
ich' OWEN, EVANS, ~ Co
Military and Naval Merchant Taors,
pennsylvania avenue, between 9TH and 18th streets
Aug 3l-2aw6w
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Ifl The next term will commence Monday, Septem-
Der 18th Session room, adjoining the First Presbyterian
church. A street Aug. 20-law3w+
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d. PAINE & CO., Managers.

ID. PAINE & co. Managers.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY
OF Delaware and Georga--Class No. 36.
To be drawn in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Sep
tember 4th
10 numbers--I3 ballots.
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Sl5,sO8.433 81

d. GRAHAM, Register of the Treasury.
Sent Ill lint. q Ger. Nat Gaz. ]
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Mrs. JONES will reopen her schoo! the first Mon
M day September, her residence on F. between 18th
and 20th streets.
l-3tN
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In addition the above have tickets in each OF tbe
daily lotteries drawn in Baltimore. Tickets, So 70 -
Also the daily Delaware lotteries. Tickets, 81 to Vs.
All orders for tickets will have prompt and contidenua
attention. ID. PAINE ~ CO,
Sept I--6ttdlN2c Alexandria, Virginia
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In what place.
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Treasury Notes outstanding, LIST September, Is47.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, September /, 1917.
Aont outstanding of the several issues prior the
of 22d Juv 1876 as per records of this Office $27l 0s9 81
Fand my isiG as per records OF this office 1904 700 90
Amount outstanding of the issue under the
act of the 18th January, 1917, as per records , 40
OF this Office 43oieoo w
l6 $50 81
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands of the ac-
counting officers, of which 1914, 800 is I'M
der the act of 22d July, 1916 $685. 800 under
under Other acts 1852, $50 90
SIS sOS 433 81
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Drafts heretofore
drawn, but not yet
paid, though pay
able, includ ding
transfers on old
Repositories.
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has
ntcl& German GAIL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-22
Affairs In Texns.

From the New Orleans Delta, Aug I3I
The steamship Yacht, Capt Crane arrived yesterday
from Galveston. She left there on the 10th inst
Our last accounts Gays the Galveston N.tos Of the
9th inst from the interior highly favorable to the
cotton crop In the neghborhoods where the worm
reported TO have caused threatened most injury
1t has nearly disappeared, doing damage OF moment
while In other sections IL has confined its ravages TO the
grass and in the greater portion Of the cotton region
from which we have heard its appearance is not mem
toned.
Several of the papers speak OF the appearance of the
worm-the grass worm, no doubt-so far, however, IL
appears there has been no harm done.
There has been an arrival at Galveston from Corpus
Christi. There are only fifteen twenty families at
this time at Corpus Christi and business Is extremely
dull owing M Is believed to prevailing feeling OF in
security and danger In traversng the praries IL Ia
believed however, that robberies or other acts Of
violence have lately been perpstrated.
dispute resulting in scufe, recently took place In
Brazora, between Mr. Reuben II. Brown and MIR VIM.
Carson The parties sep rated without any sppa-
rent injury to either, but MIR Carson expired few
minutes Afterwards a. found from tbs rupture of
blood vessel
Gen. Lamar Is candidate for tho Legislature in Nue.
cos county.
Gordon OF military posts is about to be established
along the whole western frontier Of Texas for the dou
bic purpose OF protecting tho Indians from The ustce
aud impositions Of the whites and for administering
prompt chssement for any acts OF aggression OF which
they may be guilty.
Nj. A. Martin has commenced the publication Of new
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miscellaneous.

Boston bay and harbor presented an .o,ms..a ...,
Gle yesterday In addition the arrival OF ths h.ru
i9 soop OF war Albany and the nne new ship Tsar from
Newburypor large number Of barks brig and sehoon
ers came up At sunset there outside the lght
six bsrks, forty brgs and many small craft Ths
operations OF the Marine telegraph yesterday
several schoonsrs and stsamers-Boston .4dv Aug n
U 8. sloop of war Albany Captain Brssss srrivsA
Last evening from Norfolk, and fred salute which
answered from the navy yard-Boston Posf, -1wS. a
The tenth annual convention Of the Protestant Ep
copsl Church in the diocese Of Western New York
ssmblsd Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock In st. Peters
Church, Auburn. The t. tai number OF clsrgymen In
the diocese IL 1851 bishop 81 priests and 10 dsscons
On the gath ult there In the harbor Cronstad
the principal place Of resort for shipping with msrchan
disc for st. Petersburg thousand nine hundred
sells believed to be larger number than In any former
year.
Hon. George p. Narsh OF Burlington Vt, an accom-
pished scholar particularly skilled In languages and In
scandinavian literature, will deliver the Grafton before
the mi Beta Kappa Society ut Harvard University ~
us approaching anniversary.
The statement that Gen Franklin Pierce was In the
last war Is untrue His father In the revolutionary
war; and We believe elder brother In the last
The Gospel Banner, Augusta, Maine says the potato
rot has made ts appearance In several fields In that
neighborhood.
died on Saturday last, at the age Off.
The Montgomery (Ala) .adrertiser of the l4th inst
pupsne u returns Of the votes for Governor that
state, which give Chapman the democratic candidate
majority OF over Davis his whg competitor In the
State Legislature the democrats will have majority Of
20 votes on joint ballot.
On the l2th instant, street fight took place st New
Orleans, between Matthew c. Edward s young LAWYER
and Orran Byrd, In which the latter lost his life
met IN the street and struck him with cane, and AZ
forwards pursued him some distance, when T. drew
pistol and fred thrice at him, and killed him. Ths
nght Al ose from some pecunary affairs.
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ever ssenthere II abundance Of al the fruits and
vegetables Of the northern parts Of the United States
together with those Of the South and West Indies The
meats and fowl are very fine, and the supply good,
though. unlike country It Is offered for sale
In the public market places but usually kept In private
store houses In different parts Of the city The rainy
season has fairly commenced but cannot say IL at all
uupeasant-the shines out fair aud brilliant In the
morning and continues until about two O'Clock, when
suddenly dark heavy cloud makes its appearance
the mountain side. and passes the valley.
veopng 1t in darkness and pouring out Its floods Of
water, which completely drenoh the earth for about
four hours when the rain usually ceases; In half an
hour the streets dry II there had not been
rain for twelve months all classes aud conditions again
sally out into the streets and the city becomes the
theatre Of motley crowd; those who lay any claim
to decency are the more gay and lively while Vice and
immortality as II invigerated by short respite come
out In all the gay and inviting dresses calculated to al
lure and decelve.-Cor. NJ o. Delta.
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dren flock great crowds at certain Of the year
for the purpose Of enjoying such festivities may be
on hand Bullfghtng Is their great national amuse
ment which usually takes place Sundays and feast
days that 1t may not interfere with their bust
ness. Church In the morning and bull fighting In the
evening, ana a fandango at night. Men. women and
usual pastime amusement When the desperate
fict commences they all male and female, become
cited alike the rewardng the vicors with Of
applause and the ladies with the waving Of white hand
kerchiefs The climate Is most pleasant one the tenn
perature varying but little between winter and
blanket comfortable and the days warm enough to be
agreeable the heat not oppressive aud uleps desirable
In which we have the opportunity Of INDUCING
Snow and Toe daily brought down from the
mountains, and hawked Though the streets for SALE
From the peculiar adaptation Of the climate and soil to
the culture Of all kinds Of fruit grain and vegetables
there is Of the best supplied markets here have