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aA Agup andFeyer.
DEBILITY OF CHEST

eA Asue andFeyer.
AND LIMBS.
STILL ANOTHER CURE: EVERY DAY WE
HEAR OF THE WONDERFUL
MERITS OF HAMPTON'S
TINCTURE.
SALUDA, MIDDLEsEx CO.. VA..{
August IL, 1859. (
EfssVS. MoEtimsr s Mo,ebrag
Gentlemen: IL Is with unaffected pleasure /
bear testimony to the great merit of your -Hamp-
tom Tincture. | was taken, last spring, with the
asde and fever, and debility Of chest and limbs. |
tired various medicines, but found no relief but on
being advised BY friend to try your Tlneture,
did so; and am now enjoying excellent health, lav-
Ing taken only one bottle. 1fpdbtie dtetH.'
You can use this as best suits you.
Very truly and respectfully yours,
F. ADDISON BRIsrow.
Cali and get Pamphlets, and see cures of Cough,
Rheumatism. Scrofula, &c. As q restorative and
luvigorator. il has heen highly recommended.
Hundreds will testify of cures on themselves and
friends. after all other cures have failed.
FEMALES AN ID Cb bIIDREN.-ThIs TlnctUre
will be found great medicine for all their diseases
ikA- Call and set Pamphlets and see cures
Sod by PURCELL, LADD CO., Richmond
by Dr. COOKE. Frede ricksburg: BY Ill the Drug
gists IN Petersburg BY MORTIMER NOW
BRAY, Baltimore; and by Druggists and Shop
keepers everywhere. 81 per bottle; SIX bottles
S5. jy l6-d&wts
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m. Kidney and Bladder Complaints.

Ha.Kidney and Bladder Complaints The
newest and most important discovery for Kidney,
bladder Complaints. Urinary DISTINCTIONS, Lcucor,
Ihna or Whites, Sexual Weaknesses. Physical
rrostratoD and Debility of either sex, is ii ARTS
H0RNE's BUcHU COMPOUND.
Persons who have been Unable to walk, have soon
been relieved by this powerful COMPOUND. II IS
prepared by Chemist, and is pronounced by Hiedf-
ea men and those who have used it, TO be the best
bLCfiU COMPOUND ia the world. Large bottles
NJ small bottles 90 cents A fresh supply just re-
ceyed by FISHER WINSTON. Druggists,
jeH-l2m Main street, Richmond.
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R Mrs. ]. A. williams, NJ. d.. offers her
services to those of her own sex, and to children,
who may need medical advice or attendance. !,
Especial attention given to the management ol
female Diseases and displaeements.
Those wishing an interview at their residence,
cau address Post Office, Box si7.
RESIDENCE on Clay, between 4th and 5th streets,
Rich .uond, Va, oc A--lm~
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Anew aud Elegant Stock of
FALL DRY GOODS
A.. LNSHslV ITlpTES n rO,S
No. 2sa. BRoAn STREET.

No 20. BRosn STREET
We have Just received our entire stock OF FALL
DRY GOODS. embracing all the new designs that
are "A market this season, and shall continue to
sdd 10 oar assortment By every arrival, so as to
foRhiGN and DOMESTIC GOODS.
r sdies' y Dress ssc.i sie,ds GloAkS g Az MANTLEs
WHITE GOODS, TRIMMINGS. &c, we have a
large and varied selection. and at prices that will
offered such IS French and Englsh CLOTHS.
E faf sps PsPsf s ssf s1f apkFy pfkfFRy
TIES and SCARFS, Byron and Garette COL
and aE s sHRfs Hff and stRES sESo
In chi dren's Goods, we have bright colors in
smsIl Figured and Checked Goods, in all the DIFF
in HOUSEKEEPING GOODS our stock cannot
L" In nj 'ssPFsTANrs' sPFssSTsNrs' GOODS we have large and
splendid stock OF the best makes, and at low prices
"ss' 2S-lm sSSi M AS cSSENShAW, QrAfREEs q CO.
"a Fire and Life. I'VE desire to call the at
tenJIan Of the public to one great and important
''u'H' V 1FIiBss'A AND LIFE INSURANCE
can he effected TO any amount and on the most rea-
INSURANCE AGENCY OFFICE,
few doors above the new Custom House. Please
The TTftiERFboL AND LoNDoN FIRE
Cap u "a -Slo.000.000!
With orer SSao.etU invested in the United States
and an annual revenue OF
&2,250, 900.
We are prepared to take large risks on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS.
Ia addition Ia the ordinary mode oil Insurance
taS Company issues
PERMANENT POLICIES.
On payment Of tea annual premiums, property Il
tkeuceferth permanently insured. -
b. this plan a saving OF nearly FORTY PER II
is effected tthe thus saved Will, in hlteeT
years aluout she whole of the deposites y the
risk and inconvenience of renewals avoided.
The policy can bs cancelled at any time By the
holder, the premium, being returned, less hye pei
cent.
THE NEW YORK LIFE ms URANCE COM
PANI,
With capital of over y 900. 900. is on the
MUTUAL PRINCIPLE,
and offers great inducements TO persons deslrous
Of eiectiRg insurance on their lives as any other
Company. We respectfully solicit a call,
WORTHAM & WYATT, Agents,
190 Main street.
Medical E,ranrinsrS-Ro. T. CoLEMAX, n. D..
jas. II. CoNWAT, NJ. ID. oc3-lf IS
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ru..a,.,,, a.sa.,t.-Ciranyille Monteile was
before his Honor yesterday, upon q charge Of
threatening to assault Robt Rice on tue iatn
inst: bnt owing to the absence Of important
xvitnesses the case was continued unui tiuay,
and Montelle recognized 10 appear.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

~ Ladies' and Mems Under Wear. xa
SILK.
MEgFNo, -
....- ''1''V's and AMERICAN
UNDFR SHIRTS AND DRAWE6S,
For lstlies and men,
ReautlfniCloThS, ,,,,es
ard VEsTINGS
~ gqstoAK Ci0TRS and tBLVETS, in va.
TsefS- Sss
SflKS,
SILKS,
SII.kS:
7,n 1.rscs. and most elegant assortment Of new
- cislspf uRtSS SiIkS. in Roises and flaIr
ns.s over SHOW n In thS market. az astonishing
/, lrw prices, -. s~,D,,,
'''''' and BLANKETS.
all wholesale aad rctsil, very cheap.
~ ,s,< WATKINS L F{CkLEN.
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nA. Two-One-Seyen.- The Public are
tfu ROOMS, recently fitted up for the purpose of
conducting the PHOTOGRAPHIC ART in all its
varied branches; and examine the numerous inn
provetaents lasely added TO the ART, PHOTO
GRAPHS colored in WATER or Oil, from min
jatnfe up so life slZ, which STYLES combine all the
delicate finish of the Ivory Miniature. and the bold
and speaking Portrait in oil. AMBROTYPFSta taken
IN every variety OF style. q. w. MINNIs,
2I7 Main nj.
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punish,d.-Martha, slave in the employ Of
Cornelius Carr, charged with using snusNs: :
irsnient and provoking language to Michael
Gouidipe. was ordered by the Mayor yestsr-
day to be punished
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OpeYfsg sf .fk< Faiy.--Tha. halls 81 u 1Re-
ssn s..niss lnefitute were crowded lat nish3 "
rsMl was tne or'entnx address " II. IN B7f65Ys
Iisq- cisq sad e Witness shs mnny hsaUsifkI ar15.
AZ g meelenism, mann fhetn1eaL Wertn 81
ras,is ssotutionaTy relies, old coin minefnfss
...,sN ~ dfawtnes inventf6iis I'D fhStf
sasus ~ osrer things TOO nuuae rUuo q nass1S
~h;.h I'm ~ @ .e1 the bsadttful machinery.
which VII prove hlGhly satfFaetive. - not
yet 1een pqt = work and sono 81 4 has hs.s,s
accidentally delayed Ii is arrfvaI. 6uf rs,sS ~
u VIII De at werk Tomorrow or fne scxf 49, =
To the lovers of old relics, ne soliecs q
superior 70 that Of any other ever eeen ~ ~.
Institute, and Is really worthy Of n ipsp~s-
tion. The ladies' department has never kSsn
surpassed In variety or beauty; bn4 the sv,sre
set apart for home manu- Sactnres has not kecm
filed, as 1t should have been, by our own ciii-
zens. To their shame, be It said, very many OF
them have never Turned their hands over 10
sustain the Institute in any respect
Tonight the exhibition will open at 7
o'clock, and at o'clock, THos. j, EVANS, Esq
will deliver an address on q subject that can
not fail to interest all who hear him. Although
not mechanic, COL Evans has always erhib-
ited willingness 10 contribute TO the success
OF the Institute by every means in his power,
and we, therefore, hope that the members will
tnrn out in mass to hear him.
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Mr. Daniel II. London. OF TINS city, - 10 ad-
dress the people of Lynchburg to-day; those OF
Hanover county, at the court-house, ON Tues
day next and in Richmond some evening next
week, on the subject Of Direct Trade ana
Steam Navigation.
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tn annoy our worthy Mayor OF late by writ
inr to him anonymously In regard to matters
of which they probably know no more tnan
the man in the MOON The trick Is too Trans
narent 10 cause any unensihess.
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The Hastings Court has not transacted any
other than civil business for some days. lt -
er rnected that several cases OF misdemeahor
will be tried to-day.
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,sll.e slNo: Is: Eh.AMPOofkg and pYEfNG H00M6 srs
sst tsr e hs hessis:n sts.s .sS Sy,sa: to
Es.s Egsyso ssyse, you'd fdvise yos - eat q tams-
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The Day Police, appointed At the Ceh.rai
Arricultnral Fair Grounds, are requested to
meet the Chief Marshal OH Saturday m0ru-
ing next, at II O'Clock, on the grounds, 70 re-
ceive the necessary instructions for the ap-
preaching Fair.
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The Pubiie Guard had a dress parade On ,os -
So mare Yesterday, and attracted goo6 deai ot
attention by their fine light infantry drfii
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Inc History Of the Orig inat tors = The seizur.
OF thc Tewa by the Insargents-Apuronch ch
o1 thr J~ffe, son county Wa, Troeps-Arri-
val OF the Maryland Military -Docume ents
OF the insurreciionists-The Anonymou,
Letter, Ac,. &c. = =
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Rsleased.-Patrick Mccarthy, who has been
confined in the city Jail for some days past on
account of supposed alteration OF mind, was
before the Mayor yesterday morning appa-
emily entirely recovered. He was discharged
with some wholesome advice from his Honor,
which he promised to obey.
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Sopposed Murderer Aryesssd-A man named
Len Bowles, resident Of Hanover county,
has been arrested and committed TO the iafi at
that county, 10 answer the charge OF murder
Ing SPORTS, aslaye, the property OF Dr. Elier-
son, on Saturday night last. The servant had
Just left his masters premises, where he de-
was in the act of passing up the steps, when
he was stricken down with an axe and liter.
ally chopped into pieces. At the inquest on
Sunday lasf, Bowers was examined as wit
ness, and then exhibited a good deal Of excite
ment; but as negro fellow was suspected Of
the deed, he WIS not arrested. Since then the
clothes worn by Bowers on Saturday, al
marked with blood, have been discovered, and
the axe with which the deed was done, haa
been found. The suspected negro proved his
innocence and was discharged Bowers has
been committed to Jail to await an examina-
ton. tits the opinion Of some persons that
the murder was perpetrated to get possession
OF the mill keys, but In this he was disap-
pointed.
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,Ea- To Make Rr@ad SpeediIy..Use Sem.
ppLE. s. lAFALLlBLE BAKiNG' POWDER
10 SAVE oNE-HALF THE LARD IN making
biscuit, hc.. use Sempe's Infalible Baking Pow
der, Price xGc.
lntallibe Baking Powder. Price aJc.
40 Try Semple's lnfalble Baking Powder Price
Ioc. For sale by Jk0, w GARLIcK.
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The Yomny Guard, under its new cfganiza-
tion, should soon become as powerful ~ ever
and if its friends exert themselves ns they
should, its success will be certain. The corps
should attach itself TO the First Regiment at
once, If it has not already done 80, and thus
become part and parcel Of the city army, now
hourly growing stronger. There Is no real
necessity for second volunteer regimentat
this time, and infantry companies kre not apt
to prosper in militia regiments. The voiun-
teers must pull together rharmOnieusiy, u they
expect to succeed, for in union only 10 strength
| ~. A1.f .Ix.l
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Rstmrn Of ihs YoluRteUs.-The Richmond
Grays, r. LII. Blues, Virginia Rifies and
Montgomery Guard, of the First Regiment
and the Young Guard, of the i7ath, who left
this city for Harper's Ferry on Tuesday morn
nor Wise, returned to this city yesterday
morning On reaching Washington they re-
ceiyed information from the Governor that
their presence at the scene Of tho late action
was unnecessary. Company +, who accom-
panied Gov, Wise to Harper's Ferry, reached
here in the Fredericksburg train at 2k o'clock.
At Fredericksburg, on Tuesday morning the
volunteers from Richmond were joined by
seventeen members of the Fredericksburg
Guard, who accompanied them as faras Wash
ington, and returned with them yesterday.
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N Licsrice, In Mass and Stick, sf the best
quality.
~ ggdM ARARIC lgenuinej, for Tobacconists.
aosl VA BEANS-Angastura, Black and CryD-
for sale low PIFFiEED hi efa GEokSE II iseI sae
my 4-6m iath and fssrS 80
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Amnssmsnts.--Oitizens and strangers viii
have no difficulty in finding places OF amuss-
ment to visit to- night.
The Theatre Is the most attractivs place 70
many, aud the rare bills gotten up draw
crowded houses.
At Metropolitan Hall, Wyman Is holding
forth and doing a fine business.
AT Odd Fellows Hall, the Southern Night
ingaies are giving rare entertainments.
And at Mechanics Institute Hall, IN aoun-
dance of amusements are TO be seen
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Latest nv Telegraph.

CaANBERssURG. Pa, Oct I9, 2 O'Clock A. NJ
There are no signs of The fugitiyes from Har-
per's Ferry. A gentleman who left Green
Castle last night at 8 O'Clock, says there had
nothing been heard of them there.
BEDFORD, Pa, Oct. 19.-There are no signs
of the fugitiyes here.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.-The following impor-
tant intelligence have just been received from
Last evening detachment of Marines and
Volunteers made a visit to Browns house.
The first visit made was to school-house
They found a large quantity OF blankets
boots, shoes, clothes, and tents, and 500 pixies
with large blades affixed. They also discoy.
cred carpet-bag containing documents
throwing much light on the affair, together
with printed constitutions and by y-laws Of ar
organization indicating ramifications in vari
Gus States of the Union; also letters from va
rious individuals ut the North-one from Fred
Douglas, containing $40 from = lady also, :
letter from Gerrit Smith about money mat
ters, and a check or draft by him for Si00, en-
dorsed by the cashier of a New York Bank
the name Of which is not recollected.
All of these are in the possession of Gov
Wise, who has issued q proclamation Offering
$1,000 for the arrest of Cook, one Of the insur.
rectionists, who escaped. There are Nargs
number of armed men securing the mounta3aa
in pursuit of him.
fsEcoND pisPArcH.l
THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l9-The following IL !
copy of the anonymous letter received by Sec-
reiary Floyd, and adverted TO in previous ais
patches:
CINCINNATI, Aug 9Oth.
SIR: have recently received information Of !
movement oil 20 great importance. that feel II my
duty to inlpart il to you without delay. hAys dis
covered the existence OF secret association, hav
ing Tor It's object the liberation Of the sayes Of The
South by general insurTection. Tho leader OF the
movement is '.old John Brown" late vt Kansas.
He has been in Canada during the winter drilling
negroes, and they are only waiting hia word u
start for the South to assst the slaves. They have
one oil their leading nien--a white man--ln IN ar
mory. in Maryland-whers II i situated am not
enabled to learn As soon a. everything le raady,
those Of their number who are in the Northern
States and Canada are TO come in ANAL companies
to rendezvous which is in the mountains oil Vir-
gina. They viii pass down throHgh Pcnnsylvania
10 Maryland, and enter virginis 1T AArpers Ferry.
brown left the North about three or four weeks
ago, and will arm the negroes and strike the hlou
in q fsw weeks; 70 that whatever u done must b
done ~ once.
They have large quantities Of arms Il the rem
dexvous, and are probably dintrihutinE thsW al-
ready | am not fully in their confidence, and this
is all the information can give you.
dare not sign my name 10 this, bot trust yol
will not dlsregard the warning on thst eecount.
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=, ro renaece a,anufacturcrs..-W

al wholesale aad rctsil, very cheap.
~ SIS WATKINS & F{CkIEN.
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0u1in9 thedeepsuapene penutue - F. ~ u ~
~ the uarfne& npon the insnreenss q 49, ~. /.
rccorufnea e rneankoso Of - club, nunae
dux fuunty ~ r1ore Wero ae4n Tight m ~ f1ne
fGtp of ~ public 10 ldineh ern "a va 3 mns-1
ket cr rifke Id hand. y en0eN foS -
sfas Is rlanllScs fhat ool. 81 ~ rallsd oae -
fheyls not 10 flEN he<Huse thsEp NexA
re sss.ssss. 4 ;ss 81 s|af ~ 81 s ~ - !
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WEDNESDAY, August "a, 1859.
FIRST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HYNEs, Presi-
dent pro tenn, and all the members, except Mr..
Ford.
After the reading of the Journal, Mr.. TALBOT
stated that on the previous evening he moved that
the report and accompanying papers, relative to
the city passenger railway, be printed, but upon
reading the papers, he was of the opinion that it
would be useless to have them printed, and wished
that the correction might be made on the Journal
MIR. NEWMAN hoped that the papers would be
printed, as they contained great deal of informa-
tlon, which will be of considerable use to members
on next Tuesday, when the matter will be brought
up for discussion
Mr.. MONTAGUE inquired of the Preside mt, the
usual method in such cases, if other papers were
printed, he would ask for the printing of the pa
pers now under discussion.
The motion to dispense with the printing was
now withdrawn, when
Mr.. MULES presented petition from E. Lupton,
asking to be compensated for damages sustained by
the late heavy rain Referred.
MT. TALBoTT presented a petition from Geo. Lint,
asking permission to erect verandah in front of
ms premises on Ensor street, near Forrest. Re-
ferred.
A resolution was received from the Second
Branch, to lay down gas mains on Fawn street,
from Exeter street to Canton avenue. Referred.
Mr. WooD submitted a resolution to place steam
IRE plug on the corner of Conway and Sharp
streets. Referred.
MIR. NEWMAN, from the Committee on Fire Com
panies, submitted report and resolution granting
PERMISSION 10 JOnn L.. Blake TO continue IN use a
frame shed. Referred.
resolution was received from the Second
Branch, to repair the cutters at the of Pop
pleton and Boyd streets. Referred.
An ordinance received from the Second
Branch, to condemn and open Bolton street. from
McMechen to Lanvale streets. Laid over.
Mr.. CUNNINGHAM submitted resolution making
an appropriation to keep in repair the tower and
New Market clock. Referred.
Mr.. TALBOT submitted resolu ton to lay down
gas mains on Sterling street, from Chew to Mott
streets. Referred.
The two Branches then went into convention, af-
ter which,
Mr.. Balm submitted resolution to place a gas
lamp on the of Lombard and Stricken streets
Adopted.
A communication was received from the CITY
Counsellor, in reference to the property owned BY
the city adjoining the city yard Referred. Ad-
journed.
SECOND BRANcH.-Branch met pursuant to ad-
Journment. nt-WILLIAM MCPHAIL, Esq. Pre-
sident and all the members.
A resolution received from the First Rranch
authorizing the purchase of a new steam tow-boat,
Tor the use of the city, the not to exceed 500
Mr.. VAN NosrRAND offered resolution propos-
ing to refer all matters of dispute between George
u Graft and the city of Baltimore to four disinter
ested parties for settlement Referred to the Com
mittee on Claims.
The two Branches then went into convention af-
ter the members returned the Branch adjourned un-
til tO-mOrrow afternoon at < 6o'o
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BOARD OF TRADE.
Hlonetarr ano Commercial 8ebitm.
BALTIMORE, August "a is

BALTIMORE, August "a 1859.
Stocks very quiet to-day, the only sale made at
Board being of 10 shares Citizens Bank at S1%
The market was however generally firm. Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad left Off at S5S4 bid $50 asked and North
Central do. at SsA bid $40 asked regular way the
bid for Baltimore and Ohio being higher, and the bid
for Northern Central lower than those of yesterday
Baltimore City 6s closed at 100 bid, 10OH asked for
1905 and Railroad bonds left of at 81 bid 95 asked for
Baltimore and Ohio SG7s; S4 bid for do 1885 S2H bid,
SO asked for do 1855 66H bid G6A asked for Northern
Central 1855, these figures being decline of to y
per the closing quotations Of yesterday and Al
bid As asked for Central Ohio first mortgage bonds For
Canton SIS bid and $40 asked and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad extra dividend orders closed Is bid %
asked.
In New York to-day Virginia 6's, Reading and New
York Central advanced q each; but Missouri 6s declined
4; Illinois Central bonds X; Erie, Michigan Southern,
and Michigan Southern guaran teed each and Harlem,
and Gaena and Chicago Z each. Canton, Cleveland
and Toledo and Rock Island all closed at yesterdays
figures.
SALES At THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
WEDNESDAY, August q, 1889
10 shares Citizens Bank.
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LA w INTELLIGENCE.
Reported for the Daily Exchange. |

. IOWsUNIUWN, mug. a, 1908.
CGRCUIT CoURT FOR BALTIMORE Co6NrY.-Before
Hon. Judge Price. Richard J. Cuttings, ESQ.,.
Attorney for the State, prosecuting.
The Court was occupied the entire day in hearing
the case of Cassandra Royston, widow of Moses
}. Royston, Us. Robert Royston and 9TH
ers-an action brought by the plaintiff to recover
possession of her five children held by her hus-
bands father and other relations. The case was
tried before the Court and held in euria. Mr. Git
tings for plaintiff and Mr.. Preston for respondent
Adjournment until tomorrow at the usual hour
There are at present seventeen prisoners confined
in the county jail-six of whom are charged with
wife whipping.
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moved that the vote be taken by counties, each
county calling out her choice. John Palmer, OF
Queen Anne, offered substitute, that the vote be
taken by ballot, which led to an excited discussion
The substitute was finally voted down. and the mo-
tion of Mr.. Clayton adopted.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to nomi-
nate candidate. Edward Wilkins, of Kent, was
put in nomination by James w. Clayton; Alexan-
der II. Seth, of Talbot, by VIM. Blades; Alexander
Knott, of Caroline, by George NJ. Russum; and Ben
lamin Lankford, of Somerset, present member, by
DR.. Dennis.
Several ballots were held, without nomination,
when Benz. Landlord received Is votes, majority
OF the Convention, and was declared the nominee
A vote of thanks were then passed to the officers
n
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AMERICAN NOMINA TING CONVENTION
FOR COMMISSIONER OF p UBLIC WORKS
-FOURTH d DISTRICT

Convention of delegates from Cecil, Kent Caro-
line, Queen Anne, Talbot, Somerset, Dorchester,
and Worcester counties, constituting the 4th Dis
trict, assembled yesterday at the Fountain Hotel,
at 513 P. NJ, for the purpose of nominating can
didate for the office of Commissioner of Public
Works. The Convention was called to order by
the appointment of S. S. McMasters, of Worcester,
President; William H. Pindell, of Talbot, vice
President, and James W. Clayton, of Cecil, Secre-
tary. After the credentials of the delegates had
been presented and declared correct, Mr., Clayton