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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

A STEAMER FOR PoRT TOBACCO. The
following paragraph, which we find in the
Baltimore Patriot of Saturday, conveys a
piece of welcome news to many of our read
ers:
The Steamer st. Nicholas.-We under
stand that the negotiations that have been
pending for some time, in regard to the
sale of this splendid steamer. have been
concluded to-day, and she will after LIST
of September, be placed upon the route to
York river, in lieu of the steamer Gladiator.
She will also make two trips per week to
Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

OWN. B. RICHARDS, Jr. dealer in French
Bonnets, Flats, Gypsies, Flowers and Millinery
Goods generally. Also, American Millinery, Rib
bons, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Laces and Edg-
ing. French Work, Fancy Working Materials,
Combs, Brushes. Perfumeries, Sewing Materials,
Hosiery, Mitts, Fans, Work Boxes, Writing Desks,
and Fancy Goods generally,
No. ITO King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Bonnets made to order. Orders filled punctu-
ally and satisfaction invariably guaranteed.
feb 26-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

We have been requested to invite the CT
tizens of Port Tobacco to meet at the Court
House, tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock,
for the purpose Of consultation with re-
gard to the best means to be adopted for the
preservation of the health of the inhabitants
of the. village. This is good move and we
trust there will be general attendance.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The discussions in Utah seem to be very
violent, and give strong hopes that Nor
that most odious and vilest of ia
naticisms, will come to speedy end
The spell has been broken, escapes from
the territory are the order of the day, and
Brigham Young is compelled to drive on
his myridom, destroying angels" to their
murderous work. He has inaugurated a
new law by which he governs disobedient
wives-depriving them of the right to mar
ry or have protector. It is called an
Earthly Hell.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

TERRIBLE COLLISION ON LONG ISLAND
SoUND.-Another of those terrific marine
accidents that bring home weeping and sor-
row to many hearth-stone has just occur
red. The propeller J. N. Harris, Capt.
Smith, of New-London, Conn, was run into
on Friday night or rather Saturday morning,
about 2 o'clock, off New Haven, by the
steamer Metropolis of the Fall River line,
which struck the propeller amidships with
such force as to sink her so suddenly that
all of the passengers Or crew below decks
were lost. It is said that she went down in
three minutes after the collision, carrying
with her, it is supposed, thirteen, perhaps
more persons.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

Times. and that copy of the resolutions
offered by Mr.. Samuel Cox and unanimous
ly adopted, be furnished the papers Of this
congressional district and the National In
telligencer, with a request that they publish
the same.
On motion of JOHN KEEcH,- Esq, the
meeting then adjourned
JOHN WARE, President.
JOHN @. CHAPMAN, Secretary. !
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

WHITE TEETH, PERFUMED BREATH AND BEAU
TIFUL CoMPLExIoN-can be acquired by using the
"Baisan' Of Thousand Flo,rers." What lady or
gentleman would remain under the curse of dis
agreeable breath, when using s'BALM OF A THous-
AND FLOWERS" as dentifrice, would not only rem
der it sweet but leave the teeth white as aabaster?
Many persons do not know their breath is bad, and
the subject is so delicate their friends will never
mentionit. Beware of counterfes. Be sure each
bottle is signed FETRIDGE & CO., ~. Y.
For sale by all Druggists
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
NOTICE.

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, a meeting OF
" the Trustees of Charlotte Hall School will
be held for the purpose of appointing Steward.
BY the completion of the new Hall the Steward
will be enabled to accommodate bout fifty board
ers; all Pupils being required to board with him
or some Teacher of the School, until his house is
filled. Gentlemen wishing this position will please
forward their applications to the Register.
au 2O-tm VIM. T. BRISCOE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The American Convention of the Fourth
Congressional District assembled in Balti-
more on the 10Th inst, and re-nominated,
without opposition, the Hon. H. Winter
Davis, for Congress in that district, and
passed resolutions approving the course
which he pursued in regard to certain mea-
sures brought before the House. T
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

KENTUCKY LEe1sLATURE.-Ita appears the
American party have a majority of one in
the Kentucky Senate. Thirteen of that
party held over, and they have elected
seven. making twenty, while only six Dem
ocrats held over, making, with thirteen they
have elected, but nineteen. The Democratic
majority in the House is eighteen, and on
joint ballot seventeen.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
NOTICE..

THE County Commissioners for Charles Coun-
i ty. will meet at their office, in Port Tobacco,
on TUESDAY, the 9Th of September when the
Collectors who have not settled with the Commits
sloners are requested to be present.
By order, s
R. E. BATEMAN, Clerk.
Aug. 10, lS57-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The ATLANTIC TELEGRApH.-We learn
by the latest arrival from Europe that seve-
raj experiments, in laying the submarine
telegraph cable, had been made on the Sd
inst, by the Agmemnon, and all proved
highly successful.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
NOTICE..

4 LII persons who have not paid FEES placed
II in my hands for collection this year, are re-
quested to settle them before the lst Of September
next. If not paid by that time l will be obliged
to make them according to law. l wish to close
the Fee Book by that time.
aug l3-2t G. w. SMITH, Sheriff.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The delegates from the several counties
of the first Congressional district of Mary
land met in Convention in Cambridge on
the 18th inst, and nominated Teagle Town
send, Esq, of Worcester, as The American
candidate to represent that district in the
next Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
r. R. LANCASTER J. R. HERBERT.
LANCASTER g. HERBERT,
TOBACCO AND PRODUCE
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No.. 80 GRANT STREET,
BALTIMORE.
B. B. LANCASTER.

RErEnENcFs.-Johns Hopkins, Pres't Merchants
Bank; Trueman Cross, Cashier Commercial and
Farmers Bank; Geo. w. Howard & Co., Duer,
Norris & Co., R. Hickey & Bro, Penniman &
Bro, Whitney, Gushing & Comstock, Baltimore.
au 20-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

distance it is desired to have the rod from
the building, the rod secured in its place by
an iron strap screwed to the pieces. No
insulators yet made will be more safe, or
found to answer better purpose than these
braces
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The Democrats Of Montgomery county
have nominated Gen. VIM. L. Gather for
the Senate, DR.. Washington Duvall and
Nicholas Worthington for the House of
Delegates.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

STATE L1BRARY.-The Annapolis Gazette
states that Thomas j. Marshall, ESQ.,, has
delivered up the possession of the State Lii
brary to L. Boyle, Esq. of that city, who
was appointed by the Legislature Of 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The American horses in England will
have an abundant opportunity to wipe away
the stigma of defeat that followed the Good
wood races, as they are entered for ten en-
gagements, singly or together, running up
to October the 29th.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The jury in the recent election riot cases
in Washington city were discharged on
Monday last, as they could not agree upon a
verdict, the difficulty being one of fact and
not of law. Seven of the jury were for con-
viction and five for acquittal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The troops and civil officers for Utah are
not expected to reach the territory till about
the 1st of November.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

WELL SA1D.-The gentleman now editing
the Richmond Wing, pro tenn. in his saluta-
tory says Logic needs no temper to polish
it's edge, and facts derive no moral force from
personal invectives."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
PERUVIAN GUANO.

7 HAVE made arrangements for supply of No.
i PERUVIAN GUANO, direct from the Chin
cha Islands, which am prepared to sell at lowest
market rates. Also, other Guanos.
THOMAS PERRY,
aug l3-tf Alexandra. Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIONS. off,
cial returns of the recent election in that
State, show that Shaw, Dem, is elected in
the first Congressional district by 80 ma
jority.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

Counterfeit gold dollars are in circulation
they are easily bent by the fingers of thu
holder
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

A dark cloud highly charged with cleo
tricity, passed over our village on Saturday
night last, between 10 and IL o'clock. The
constant flashes of lightning and the peels
of thunder were most terrific. We under
stand the dwelling of George Brent, ESQ.,,
was struck by the lightning, but no harm,
more than shock to the family within, re-
suited, as the fluid passed off by the supe-
rior conductors which that gentleman has
recently had fixed to the chimneys of his
dwelling
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
$50 REWARD.

$50 REWARD.
III Goth of April. Negro Woman ANN SMOOT.
a Annls about As years of age; feet, in
~ ches high; large. and very black. She has
EAN< lost her front teeth; is quick and plausible
NAin reply. Ann has daughter living at
Miss Murdoch's, in Port Tobacco, son at
Mr. VIM. Coxs. Her husband lives at Judge
Grains She has connexions at the Banks of the
Dee, in which neighborhood she is supposed to be
lurking. / will gill give Fifty Dollars for her APP
prehension and delivery to me.
ANDREW J. SMOOT.
July 2, 1s57-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

It is estimated that there were 1000
persons present at the Red Lion Camp
Meeting, in Delaware, on Sunday last
There were $50 tents on the ground.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

The Mission TO ST.. PETERSBURG. =
Washington letter writer's state that the
warm contest between the Hon. Henry May
and James NJ. Buchanan, of Baltimore, has
resulted in the triumph of the latter, who
is rendered the mission to St. Petersburg.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

EUROPEAN NEws.--The steamship Col
4umbia, arrived at New York, brings four
days later foreign advices. The intelligence
presents scarcely point of Importance
The telegraph squadron had left Queens
town for Valentia Bay, the point from which
the paying out Of the cable was to commence.
There is nothing additional from India the
Company had made a requisition for 5000
additional troops. The embodiment of the
militia, the increase of the army, and the
Jewish disability question, had occupied the
attention Of parliament. France had sus-
pended diplomatic relations with Turkey.
The Marquis of Serrane supersedes Concha
as Captain General of Cuba. Later advices
from Rio mention an excitement existing
there on account of the murder of the Eng
lish Vice Consul. Eugene Sue, the French
novelist is dead
Consols closed at ooh to 904. Cotton
firm. Breadstufs dull and declining. Su-
gar dull and Cd. to Is. lower.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
as a Court of Equity.
ALEXANDER B. Holmes and Others,

JOHN E. HOLMES and MARY E. HOLMES.
ORDERED, this 18th day of August, 1857, by
~ Joseph Stewart, Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Charles County, that the sales made and reported
in this cause by Richard H. Edelen, Trustee, be
ratified and confirmed, unless to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the first Monday in
October next; provided copy Of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in Charles coun-
ty. once in each of three successive weeks before
the third Monday of September next.
The report states the amount of sales to be &c.
500. JOSEPH STEWART, Clerk.
True copy-Test
JOSEPH STEWART, Clerk,
au 20-3w of c.. C.. for Charles County.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
FOR RENT.

YTHE undersigned will rent the ensuing year,
il on reasonable terms to suitable tenant,
SMALL FARM within 9 1-2 miles of Port To-
bacco. JAMES o, OLIVER.
aug l3-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO. MD.

THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 20, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE.

THIS Seminary Of Learning. created College
L proper by the Legislature, and enjoying libe-
raj patronage from the Middle and Southern States,
is being improved by an additional story on the
man edifce, and building in the rear 60 feet long
and five stories high. The Ninth Annual Session
will open MONDAY, September 18th, under the
following Faculty ofable and experienced Teachers:
NC Brooks, A NJ, Prof Ancient Languages
Rev, w. F. PAXTON, A. B., Mathematics. &c.
Rev. J. A. MUNRoE, A. B. " and Astronomy
Prof: w. R. MONROE, NJ. D., Chemistry
Miss r. #. KERN, English and History
Miss l. HART, Bclles-Letres and Physiology
Prof J. LA REINrRIE, French and Spanish
Prof HENRY RIsLER, German Language
Prof. EMILE KETT, Drawing and Painting
Prof IT. ScHAEFFR, Instrumental Music
Miss E. c. GoBRIGHT. Piano and Singing
Mrs. E. A. KEIRLE, Guitar, Harp and Singing:
GfFor Catalogues, containing course of study.
terms, &c, address at No So St. Paul street. Bati-
more, N. G. BROOKS, President.
auo 13-Gtx
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

ARABIAN HORSES FOR BALTIMoRE.-Mr.
w. Mcdonald, of Baltimore, who has for
some time been travelling in the East, has
purchased in Arabia two fine specimen of
the Arabian horses. These horses are thus
alluded to in Gazigaini2s Messenger of late
date:
Cali who take an interest in horses will
be pleased to hear that a praiseworthy essay
to improve the native American breeds
the best trotters in the worldly an infu-
sion of pure Arabian blood, has just been
made by an American gentleman, Mr.. W.
Mcdonald, Of Baltimore. While on an
Eastern tour he purchased at Damascus a
superb grey mare, 'Fatme,' 4 years old, ff-
teen hands high, and a beauty in every re-
spect; and at Constantinople fve-year old
mare, 'Zuleima,' which is described as un-
rivaled for temper and speed. These horses
have safely arrived in Paris en- route to the
States. Mr.. Mcdonald also takes home a
rich collection of Eastern and modern anti
quities, which will give the inhabitants of
Maryland an excellent idea of the manners
ana customs OIL Tile HdtlfeS VI Ile Idi I1iSI
The States has letter from gentleman
in Prince Georges county, Md, informing
it that two valuable servants, the property
of Owen Carroll, Esq, of that county, alb
seconded on Sunday night Of last week. Il
is supposed they were enticed away by a
!
white man, hailing from the North, who
was last winter employed in the factory Of
Mr.. G. At that time he was suspected OIL
tampering with the slaves, and suspicion
becoming certainty, committee of citizens
escorted him to the cars and shipped" him
to a mare suitable field of action. It is sup
posed he returned secretly, and the result is
as above stated
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-08-20

" E invite the attention of our customers and
w the public to our fresh supply Of GROCE-
RIES; also, of choice WINES aud BRANDIES,
just received by S. M. PADGETT 4 CO.
NH 10
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10. SHAW, FlltTian.
The Board then proceeded to the election on . Pros
dent. Alderman Shaw nomin Ated Martin Raib6eisoh
Alderman Walsh nominated henry r Person On the
fourth ballot the latter elected by the following
vote
HabflesCh, (dem. }. Il
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INroRrIST DECISION on ADJUSTMENT or COSTS.
JAN. b-Wliom n. SSoterd us. Abvahdm @. Oroso.--
This appeal from the adjustment by the Clerk OF
the defendants bin OF IN the above sctou. The
FIRST placed uroa ,he trial term calendar IN
october 1882, and remained there until harch. 1883,
vhen II ried, and vorsct rendered ior tho &c.
icrd.ni; subsequently Vas made by the plsutr
fcr rev trial aud IN June 1858. tho was placed
rpon the special term calendar for argument The cause
thus remEnco that calendar rom Term TO term unih
the November term, lste, when = W. Msued, and me
costs for scunmcut before the Clerk, wherein wss
chNged Ccsidcs be cost. allowed by statute and the
Cerk dsaowed tho 81 and o. for preoeedings before
arguutpt a csl tor (tbe same having been pre-
yiousy showed the seendsn, On ne ia . sne cause %
bill adjusted al 1921 ST. rom which both plsn uh
and defendant appealed n The Curt
Tho following s the opinion Of the court, AZ delivered
by Judge Bosworth II the was no, settled, ana
copy served IN tune 10 notice or FeOrusry term, 1906,
should have been ti,aowcd. The party cannot regu-
ary notice until the !, settled and he must serve
copy With his notice. unless was previously served
(Rue - Tho defendant cannot In any event nave coss
of the terms when the vent oil Al hs request nor
cf he terms when went OF BY mutual consent without
any stipulation /. to the coe,s Of those terms. Whom
cause y reached ana postponed, either party would
claim the of such term there must be an order de-
elsrns ,he rsbs 10 them. When c.se Is .es down on
the arst day for particular day Of tenn, and
iss, torn Su, resesed and reserved generally"
v.i,en In effect posspouement os thai
term, and no calendar fee can be allowed
II called sey being set down and goes on by mutual
consen by order OF The Court or BY default o. either
party 10 appear term fee can pe allowed me mean
Ing Of The ~ that the sction s not re~ohet st
tendance s necessary a 10 be ready W Try n IN Tho
event OF Ia being reached and Ice Ia allowed But u
reschod the theory that will bo called and tried
run down or viii be pt on the motion OF one pyrty
the other, or by mutual consent " rus down, net
Their party have costs. goes on BY coe~Jnt or
by order ef the Court no costs q sss, term can be
claimed unless The right 70 them determined By the
order made si the tine OF BY stpulates. TIE cd ust
ment made viii ne vscAted and TIRE oo~u VII be - al.
i.s'ei N mcse rr'rc.pias, On TIE usual ocsss-."
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TO raH asrrOR or Thh HERALD,
Clrr lssrsoroas DsrAxrxxsr,

NoW tOko, San v, AbbI.
IN shs HERALD Of the lst Inst the following remarks
a-s 90 be found. hch deem Il important 70 correct
The nun ,ber deaths By yellow fever Of Tho vs
forms fever not given BY The City Inspector Sably
wby the sno Of the mortality from that should
knOw Thai there were many cases ~ that
New York during the summon moaIs Of 1886
reors the pSmber dcahs from Of all kinds dusg
ai wear nj 7 while the deaths from ever In l856 numbered
2ID the mVrtaluy from The different descriptions or
coop died o yellow fever In New York
during the prse Len u that disease lsst
As tho repsbcat OF these remarks throughout tho
country may saert Injurious eect upon the trade and
prosperity Of the city future by destroying confidence
b, relation to tis odola ~ r1cn', mera,as from this
aA partmen. ana. As q SUP -, -gt. .c..a ,lnpled
ana imputed TO me-cbsrtsA ~ attributed 10 prudential
motives although such prvem'cs exoepsed TO as un-
seasa asboss pcpcr for TO say that II has been
snd will BE- my ru's of cspAucs &c toll "the truth,
tho whole truth, und nothing but the truth" Ia
soy Aad svay e,Asrsat ~sios 1 shsil officially
give pcc. reysx1iess OF thos wtsse nervous ap
prsnesaoa only nssify thsr exagserstcc and Idle
fearr I'm the attempt 10 eroase uracrsssary
during the past sumnct. The Hcg,sct 10
specify The typ~ OF Eever In tho sate.ront OF
deaIbe during the past arose from murnrerrexnd
Ing OF the directions given IN prsparfcn Of ss sstgscs
for publication In the papets.
Ia extract above % sad ''ths rA7ort II the Cssy
Inspacor FOR 1856 represent the OF deaths from
deaths from fever IN 1855 EuDboreo .,oNl" This s .
error the report Tor 1855 stnaes tie whoo
number Of deaths by fsvefs 0i3 showing increase
In 1869, to Dec y, or only eight an fot.o W.
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RycAPtrUIArion.


One o. the thirteen deaths reported W have reauted
from yellow tover, the resident physician, nY. Rockwell
oeoarcd 10 30 incorrect while the closest scrutiny ns
tsrted by me ~ 20 those reported 10 have occurred
from other oauses only developed Tour OF doubtful cha
raeter, making u possiee thai sixteen or seventeen
oeaios may nave occurred Ia tne CIV rom tns disease
during the season THIS small number, In view OF us
prevalence IN broossyn, hd the great nurbor on inect
ed shiTs alarrnane seems Almost 10 Do incredible,
but tne eDsnt increase OF ueatns oy levers Oh A. xmas
ard the decrease oi mcsiany o. over ni1en hundred
ron tne NUMBER or ieoe-"mcn inster yesr was eso
LEES tnsn IN ieo4-sbows cenciusiveiy nos only ,nat u
was mpossibe thss any large number OF DEANS oouih
have resulted from the tropc ScourSe but ALSO that our
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BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.
FIRST MEETING OF THE YNAR- INAUGURATION Oh
ruu HNw HAfRRps


FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR INAUGURATION OF
THE HBW MMdBRR5.
According TO the provisions or the charter Ito Nom
bers OF the Board OF Councllmen elected for tie year
1867 assembled the Council chamber at 10 O'Clock NJ
yesterday, and organized AT precisely Il O'Clock n
the clerk, Charles I. AcClensonan called the meabeas
TO ORDER and then requested them to rise which they
did, and remained standing until the Mayor, his ccrk,
Col Alexander Ming and the Corporation Counsel Richard
Bustecd entered the chamber The Mayor took his seat
In the Presidents chair. The clerk thcn called the
bers forward by tens beginning with the First ward
and taking them in the order Of the wards Tho Mayor
administered the following oath Of office to them:-
You do each Of YOU soemnv swear you will support
the United States the OF tho
New that You will faithfully discharge tho
Coupcmen Of the city OF New according the
bes, of your abilities 80 help you God
The Mayor andt ute having retired, the clerk called
tho roll and the following sixty members answered to