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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-12-15
To Advertisers 81 Business Men,

The "Civiliusa AID Telegraph" pifha oirculd-
ton of ONE THOUSAND, among the faf-
mers, miners, manufacturers MECHANICS
and substantial business men, Of this ana
adjoining counties, is confidently recon''aeh,
ded as a medium Of Advertising surpassed 9.
BY no other paper IN Western Maryland. II
numbers among its readers those 'cho are
able to bay literally and pay promptly. ana
whose custom ,could be raluable to business
men.
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GROVER & BAKERS
Celebrated Noiseless
- ~ MI IL IL
Sewing Machines.
New stylss-Prices from 500 to sI25.

INV - fECob IIUm @UU co y ZO'
HEMMERS, IS EXTRA.
THESE machines sew from two spools, as
L purchased from the store, requiring no re-
winding of thread; they Hem, Fell, Gather,
and Stitch in a superior style, finishing each
seem by their own operation, without recourse
to the hand-needle, as is required by other ma
chimes. They will do better and cheaper sew
ing than a seamstress can, even If she works
for cent an hour.
An Agent eau be seen for few days only at
Andrews / Swartzwelder's Book Store, where
Machines of different styles are on exhibition.
Call and see them.
Oaices of Exhibition and sale, 495 Broadway.
Now York, and ISL Baltimore Street, Balti-
mere. July IA, lS59--6m.
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BosToN Coal MARKET-English Canne
Coal is steady, al Sl2@l3 OOR CHI. cash, with
small sales. In Pictou and Sydney there have
been further cargo sales at SIS 90 @ 6 90 p
ton, cash. Anthracite has been in steady
retail demand at So 50@G per ton.
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Fiction, News, Humor, agriculture The
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PHILADELPHIA Coal MARKET.

NEW YoRK Coal MARKET.--The demand
for Domestic coal is fair and prices are steady.
Sales by he cargo at So 7o@ 81 10 r ton,
and from he yard at 81 iO@$5 90 per ton.
The demand for Foreign is fair, with light
stock.
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TESTERS
j, IMPROVED SHUTTLE
LOCK-STIYCH
81 WING MACMINRS.

THIS is tn most reliable Sewing Machine ev-
L er offered in this market, both in the quail
ty of it's work, its durability aud simplicity
The operation of il 10 easier learned thnn that
of any other machine, while it works with ease
on the finest silk or heaviest cloth, which it
works in very superior manner; making u
strait, evenly laid seam, much finer than ordi-
nary hand work, while both sides OF the cloth
are stitched alike. Itrarely gets out of working
order or requires repairing, ana Is so simple
that an operator can perform all ordinary re
pairs ON it, until it is worn out. With all these
advantages over other machines, We feel conf
dent Testers Patent Sewing Machines will best
meet the wants of families, all kinds Of manu-
featuring clothiers, tailors, or any others re-
quiring u seam in their work, will mud this
Machine that will do their work in rapid an
substantial manner, and much nicer than the
ordinary way. Families who require much
sewing will find this Machin peculiarly adapt
ed to their wants, besides saving labor enough
in few months to pay for it. Taiors Wilt
great Swing by using this Sewing Machine,
besides being always sure of superior quality
of work thar does not rip, an that looks muc h
nicer thar hand work.
REFERENCE TO A FEW PERSONS USING THEM.
j. W. Richardson, Merchant Tailor, Gay St..
n ear the Church.
Levi Perry 4 Co., Shoe store, l79 Bait. ct.
S. Strider, Mantilla Factory, Baltimore st :.
over PARIS China stere.
j. Evans, No Is Baltimore street.
James Taylor, 10. 3i6 Baltimore street.
Miss Kate Willyard, 10 Constitution street.
Mrs. e. A. Beard, NO. 80 Ensor street.
Mrs. Bucamiler, - Nc Elderly street.
Mrs. Watson, 1875 Hamburg street.
Mrs. p. Brooks, id7 Hamburg street.
J.. D. CHASE. Agent, 1853 Bait. ST.,
Opposite the Adams Express Co.
Baltimore, June 10, lS59.-ly.
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A CuASGE.-Ey reference to our adverti-
sing columns, it will be perceived that our
friends McCulley and Orrick, have become
successors to Shriver & Co., in the forward
ing and commission business, and as Agents
for the Adams Express Company. The well
known business habits and integrity of this
new firm, we are sure will secure for them
all the business of the patrons of the one they
succeed. aud VIC bespeak for them, much
more extended and enlarged business, beng
certain that they will give the fullest satisiac'
ton to all who may do business with them
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Estate OF Alfred Shriver: decd.

NOTICE IL hereby given. that the subscriber
~ hath obtained from the Orphans Court of
Allega3y County, Letters Of Administration on
tho estate Of Alfred Shriver, late of Allega-
ny County, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, properly autbeptisated TO the
saoscribar, on or before the LIST day Of June.
aeoo, otherwise they may by law be excluded
rom All benefit in said estate. All persons in
aeoted are requested to make immedi ate pay
m msn Given under my h4pd this ist day of
EDWIN I. SHRIvER,
Dec. !, IS59-3t Adm;n;.,,ato,
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d | Il d.

Gin the 9th nit, John w. Merlin, son of
Wm and Ann Margaret Gorsuch, aged 8
months and IL days.
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6,359.l6 242,294.0l

CONTRADICTION all the British Pro-
vinces, N. A., free; From any other foreign
country, "a = cent.
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OIL!
The New York
KEROSENE OIL COMPANY

(EsrABLisHED lS54D
Announce that, having made great improve
ments in the manufacture OF Kerosene, they
are now enabled TO offer it to the Trade at
A Reduced Price.
The attention of consumers is respectfully
called to the subjoined table, the result OF II
photometrical examination, by Edo n. KENT,
Esq, of New York, Chemist, and dated Feb. 3,
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IIN FITTsIT
These Remedies not are like the nostrpms o
the day, but depend upon their intrinsic
merit tor popular favor.
Also tor sale at the Home Dispensary, 1872
south Second Street, Philadelphia, DR.. Cul'
len s celebrated Indian Vegetable Punacea
for the cure of Scrofua, Mercurial Diseases
and all other impurities OF the Blood, and
his other Remedies.
For sale by all Druggists and others through
out the United States Canada, &c, and for
sale by J. b. CAMPBELL, Cumberland
Low ndes h Clary, Frostburg, Hart & Hatfield.
Annapolis Samnel a Anderson, Gov. Ridge.
Nov 3, lS59-ly.
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Mining Intelligence.
ReDOrt of Coal transportation

During the week ending Saturday, December
10, 1859.
.sbipp.d orsr the Cumberland and Pennsylranis
Railroad for same period
RR Canal. Week Year
Amer &C. l4oo.o9 l4oooS SZ,01l'l4
G. f. Detmold, 29,l99,0l
Frost. G. G. 1868 666.O7 $500 46 333.07
Borden NJ. Co. 539l4 o3914 s7,2l9.O6
Swanton Co. 1914 1914 1851 OF
Piedmont Co. 73l.05
Allegany NJ. C. l0s.04
Potomac Co. 8909 5000 l4l .06
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A New Hinge and Fast,
ening.

THE subscriber has iarented q Hinge and
Fastening uitable for windows and doors
and which Tor simplicity and durability is un-
equnllcd by amy other known. 1t is so con-
structed that the hinge and fastening can be
cast together or sepsrate,- ia stenng can be
connected with any of the hinges now in use.
1t can also DC manufactured to sell at a price
far below that at which the hinges with fast
nings now sell.
As- Having obtained y patent for the above
named hinge and fastening will sell the right
for each State or for the United Stateg
Sov.l0 ls59-tf H. r. DROTT
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For the Civilian & Telegraph.

Mr.. EDIToF:-I haye been called upon by
many ladies for the following receipt for fruit
cake its insertion in yAnr paper may be an
accommodation ta others. c..
pounds raisins; 2 pounds currants pd
cltron; pd butter; II sugar pd -four; tea
cup full of brandy; 2 tablespocnsfull inoIas-
ses; II eggs-white and yolks beaten sonar
aately; l teasnoonful Of cloves; tablespoon
tul OF nutmeg; tablespoonful of allspice;
tcaspoonfql Of soda = - -
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This DELICIOUS TONIC

This DELICIOUS TONIC
especially designed for the use of the
MEDICAL PROFESSION and the FAMILY, pos
scsses those intrinsic medicinal properties
(Tonic and Diuretc) which belong to an
Old and PURE GIN The business
of manufacturing spurious gins, and offer
ing them as beverages, under the titles,
Aromatic, p" Cordial, =" Medicated,"
etc, has become so common, that the pub
lie are justly suspicious of nearly everything
that is offered under similar forms, and the
trade has thus been brought into disrepute.
1t has remained for our house Established
in l77s) to supply the pressing popular
need, and to inaugurate n nsp era i'll the
history of the Trade We trust that our
established reputation - founded upon
eighty years Of experience - abundantly
vindicates our claim to public confidence.
NJ. H.
comparison Of Bningers Old London Dock Gin"
with others hearing similar Names will establish its
superiority and make other CAUTION unnecessary.
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BALTIMORE Coal MARKET.-There is but
little doing here in Cumberland Coal. 1t can
be readily bought 1925 for fine, $3.50 for
run of mine, and 81 per ton for lump, delv-
cred m board at Locust Point, and possibly at
a still lower figure. Anthracite Coal is sell
ling from the yards at S4.50@4.76 per ton
of 2,24O lbs.
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The Earl's DAUGHTERS.

By the Author of "THE RED COURT FARM
"THE ROCK" the CHESTER HALLIWELL'
Stories THE SIX GRAY POWDERS" 1.-THE
DIAMOND BRACELET" &C., 81:
In this story, written expressly for THE
P 0ST, this powerful writer's genius has had
full scope afforded it and we are able to state
having read il in manuscript, for 1t is already
in hand-that it will make sensation, unless
We are greatly mistaken, "a one of the most
powerful and interesting stories ever publish
cd.
To enable those unacquainted with THE
POST to judge of the richness and variety CT
its general CONT nts, we may state that during
the past year we have published novelets, sto.
ries, poems, essays, &c, from the pens of the
fol Tod
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7e5.ls 2,l9O.lo.2.s56.O6 25o, 345.lc

Shipped over the Georges Greek Coal aud
Iron Gonpany's Railroad rthe same period.
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A Problem. find thefollowing prob
lem in one of our exchanges. Who can solve

There are two wheels the diameter of the
greater = 46 inches, and That of the less = 8
inches, placed at 80 inches FROM each other S
centres. What length of band will reach
around them both? FYRo>
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cd.
To enable those unacquainted with THE
POST to judge OF the richness and variety CT
its general cont, nts we may state that during
the past year we have published novelets, sto.
res, poems essays, &c, from the pens of the
following gifted writer's:
G James, Mary Hewitt
Charles Dickens, Author of "The Red
Alfred Tennyson Court Farm"
Charles Reade, Author of "Farm of
II W Longfelow, Four Acres"
Charles Mackay, Grace Greenwood,
Wilkie Collins, Miss Pardoe,
DrOW Holmes, Florence Percy,
7 $ Arthur, Amelia b Edwards,
Author of 1.-The Scout, Emma Alice Brown,
&C. Author of "The Ebony
Alexander Dumas, Casket,"
John G Whittier, Mrs N A Dennison,
Owen Memedith, Fanny NJ Raymond,
p Bailey, Author OF Nora Perry,
"Festus," lisa Craig,
Lieut. Habersham, Miss Martineau.
THE POST does not confne itself, however,
to works of the imagination, as so many Week.
lies now do. 1t generally devotes n fair por-
ton of its ample space to the NEWS of the
WEEK FOREIGN and DoMgsriC, to LETTERS FRoM
PAkIs, to an AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, TO
BANK NorBSand STocK LISTS and to WEEK
LY and AccURATB PRICE CURRENT of the PHo-
DucE MARKETS, &c. &c.
TERMS-ENGRAV WINGS.
IA ML7ONST VIEWS.f MA CARA
FALLS-a couple of handsome and large
sized St'el Engravings-the retail price of
which is FIVE DOLLARS-we are enabled to
Club with THE POST on the following re-
markably lioeral terms
We also Club with those well-known Month
ly Magazines, Arthur's Home Magazine and
Godey's Lady's Book. Read the following
and take your choice OF
TERMS.
One Copy of THE POST. $500 year.
One Copy OF THE POST and both
Engravings of Niagara Falls, $500
One Copy of THE POST and one of
Arthur's HON. Magazine, $500"
One Copy of THE POST and one OF
Godey's Lady's Book, $3.50
CLUBS.
2COPIES OF THE POST, S3,OOa year
land ONE OF the Engra-
wings to geiier up OF Club,) 500
8 land one copy extra or
both EnRravings 10 getter up
Of Club,l 1000 -"
10 land one copy extra or
both Engravings to getter up
OF Club,) 1900"
20 " land one copy extra or
both Engravngs to getter up
of Club,) 1000"
80 land one copy extra,
and both engravings to getter
up of Club,) 5000 "
MINISTER'S and School TEACHERS are charged
only 81 year. The RIDDLE and PRosLEM De-
partm, Mt renders THE POST particularly ac-
ceptable to the latter class.
A Beautiful Premium.
A large and beautiful Engraving on steel, II
by "a inches, called "THE SPEAKING LIKE
NESS" will be sent to every subscriber to
1.-THE POST"fcr 1850, who shall send in ad-
dition to his subscription, the sum of twenty
ivecens, to pay the expense of postage, mail
ing, &e- &c' The retail price ofthis engraving
is Four Dollarsl 1t is a Gem!
r. S.-The Postage will be prepaid on all
the Engravings. Address,
DEACON l. PETERSON.
No. 1872 South Third ST.. Philade.p his.
er Saa.py cepie' ef the Post sent Cratic
GTTO EDITORS.-Editors who give tho
above one insertion, or condense the material
portion of it for their editorial columns, ahnIl
be entitled to an exchange and q copy of"Tbe
Speaking Likfpess," by sending US marked
coay Of the paper containing the advertisement
or notice.
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The University's
Family Remedies:


THE UNIVERSITY
FREE MEDICINE
AND
POPLAR KNOWLEDGE,
Chartered by the State of Pennsylvania, April
Goth, 1853,
wIrH A CAPITAL OF 100000,
Mainly for the purpose Of nrresting the evils
of Spurious and Worthless N1strums; also, for
supplying the Community with
RELIABLE REMEDIES
Wherever II Competent Physician cannot or
will not he employed this Institution, located
in Phiadephia-Home Dispensary and Office,
322 South Secoud Street, where application
tor new agencies must be made TO
JOHN P REESE, President.
ROW AND'S CELEBRATED TONIC MIX
TURE,
known for upwards of twenty-five years rs the
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FEVER AND AGUE, &c,
and his inestimable Remedy Tor
BOWEL COMPLAINTS.
ROWANDS
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ROOT which highly improved and
POPULAR REMEDIES,
TOGETHER VITA
The University's Remedy for COMPLAINTS
of the LUNGS, Bronchial affections;
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INDIGESTION;
&" COSTIVE-BOWEL ELS;
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M A X RI Il II,

On the 9th ult., by the Rev L. d Reich
man, Mr.. George Bise., Of St. Clair tip, to
Miss Julian Ling, of Union tp..
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-12-15

Mr.. John J. Maupin, who was accidental
~ shot by his brother, died on last Monday
week. A sad afflictioa 70 Ills family, and IA
loss sincerely Tppurned by many warm and
devoted friends. Requiescat in pace.
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THE POST does not confne itself, however,
to works of the imagination, as so many Week
lies now do. 1t generally devotes n fair por-
ton of its ample space to the NEWS of the
WEEK FOREIGN and DoMEsric, to LETTERS FRoM
PAkIs, to an AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, to
BANK NorRTand SToCK LISTS and to WEEK
LY and AccURATB PRIcE CURRENT of the PHo-
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

RDIcULGUs MIsTAxE.-Thcre was a Ken
4ucky editor at the Fair last Tuesday, who
came down under the impression that there
was failure in the crop of pretty girls about
Nashville! Somebody (confound Somebody y
had told him so. he went out to the Fair
and when Lieut.. MAEaY had finished his adj
dress, and the assemblage had distributed
themselves all around the amphitheatre, the
young gentleman from the Sombre and San
culinary Soil went down into the ring and
took a critical survey OF the splendid array of
beauty arOuRd him. He saw the display TO
the best advantage,
For beauty's tears are loveKer than her smiles"
and all the girls happened at the moment to
be in tiers He went home yesterday fully
satisfied that Davidson county can boast as
many beautiful women as any other section
of country Of the same size in the West.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

SENATE.


THURSDAY. Oct Is. 1859.
The Senate opened with prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Campbell. $40 %e &
The Speaker presented an Invitation from
Warren county Agricultural and Mechanical
Fair. at McMinnyille, on the 18th.
Also an invitation from Weakly county
Fair. at Dresden, on the 9th.
Mr.. Stovall moved that both Invitations be
accepted, which motion prevailed.
BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Bill to incorporate Tennessee Iron Com
pany, was on motion of Mr.. Stovall. referred
to Commute on Private Interpretations.
Bill TO incorporate the German Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Trinity Congregation of the I'M
altered Augsburgian confession, at Memphis,
was taken up.
meant" aud would like TO have it explained.
Mr.. Peters desired to have the bill read again,
which was so ordered.
MIR, Bumpass then moved its reference to
the Committee Private Interpretations,
which motion prevailed. - ea
Bill to charter the Eagleville and Salem
Turnpike Company was taken up, when
Lieut.. NJ. Z. Maury, of the United States
Navy, who had been previously invited 10
visit the Senate, entered the Senate Chamber,
and was introduced to The Senate by Mr..
Stokes.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson, the Senate
then took recess OF fifteen minutes and the
distinguished naval officer was introduced to
each member of the Senate in succession.
After the expiration Of the recess of fifteen
minutes, the Speaker called the Senate to or
der. and the Clerk re-read the Bill to eli artcr
the Esgleville aud Salem Turnpike Company.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson the bill was
referred to the Committee on Internal In
provements.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
Bill 10 prevent Clerks of County Courts
from issuing license TO Banking Companies.
Passed secOud reading.
On motion of Mr. Hildfeth it was referred
to the Committee OH Banks.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
Bill to amend an act entitled an act TO in
corporate Spring Street Bridge Company.
Passed second +, aiding.
Bill to provide Tor the changing of the time
of holding Circuit Courts in Obion county.
| west Of Reel Foot Lake. Passed second read
| ing.
Mr.. Richardson introduced a bill 10 abolish
| the Office of Commissioner Of Records Pass
ed first reading.
Mr.. Allen introduced bill to amend Sec
| 1914 OF the Code. Passed first reading and
referred to the Committee on the Code.
Mr.. Bradford introduced IA bill to regulate
elections in this State, to open Polls at 10 A.
NJ. and close at P. NJ, hereafter; and make
allowance of 81 per day TO Clerks, Judges,
Tellers, DC, officiating on such occasions.
Passed first reading.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson the Senate add
journed 10 81 O'Clock Tomorrow morning.
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Tin Roonng.

4 An preS<red 30 .s0n tn ReziE ~ best EaKla b
4 kesans Ia q -tnost zfpzo Eca nz4Eluer zna
saert aoliss Il, his CITY OF Cuangy,
frsees ~ los raa he aens IL The Stals Refer
- srehllssis and priaeip@i bailasrs u S.sasills
Aagl4-u J. ". WILSON.
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From Washtnston.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l3.-An extraordinary
cabinet meeting was held on San Juan affairs.
Nothing has TRANSFERRED. Cass is absent on
account of physical indispositiOn. 1t is be-
lieved that troops withdrawn from Browns
vile on account of the unhealtiness of the
place are TO be sent back.
The Secretary of State advises the Treasury
Department that Spain having admitted
vessels of the United States on the same foot
ing with national vessels, as regards tonnage,
duties, light, money, etc. Corresponding
privileges will be extended to Spanish vessels,
excepting from Cuba and Porto Rico, which
are provided for by the Act of July, 1882 and
June, 1884.
Gen. Twiggs has been granted leave of
absence from the Texas department, to visit
Europe.
Treasury receipts of the week 1,136 900.
Drafts paid 81 ,2S6.000. Drafts issued, nearly
81 $4,000. Subject to Draft, S4,570,000.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
City Council.

THURSDAY, Oct Is.
The City Council met in their Hall last
night. Ira L. Jones in the Chair.
The bill fixing tue salaries OF the Recorder,
City and Depaty Marshals was read aud pass
ed on its third reading --ule being suspended.
Reports from the various Standing Commit
tees was read and passed.
N CONVENTION.
The Board of Aldermen met the Council la
Convention. for the purpose Of eiecting Re
corder, City aud Deputy Marshals. Clerks Of
the Market House, Treasurer and City At
torney.
Recorier.-w. A. Glenn. f q, the present
7feasurer.-yocl Nj. Saith Was reelected
without opposition.
CIV AarsAak-w. NJ. Brown was reelected
without opposition.
Dcrsay lhsTshals There were twelve or
fifteen geatlemen pat in nomination. Mr..
]. Chumley was reelected on the frst ballot;
Mr.. James NJ. Brantley was re elected
on the nth ballot, and Mr.. W. IL. Wilkinson
was reelected on the sixth ballot.
Second Clerk Of he Marks Hssr.-isham
Dyer was reelected without opposition.
7zird Clerk of lks Marks Hea,s. Mr. J. q.
Peniecost WAS reelected on the eighth bal
lot
oay Esginstr.-Mr. J. R. Hayden was re-
| elected. smE
olty Aa@a<y.--E. ID. Cross. Ezq, was elect
| Cd on the third ballot.
The Convention then adioarned. -
The RESOLUTION iron TIA Board OF Alder
| men in relation 10 repairing street on Capl-
al ILL. eoDcarred Ia.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

Es- Mr. l. Ii. STATEN, formerly of the
Shelbyville ConstsiusioRGlict. but more recently
ofthe Lewistarg Messenger was in the city yes
terday. Tie has got tired of the art preserva-
tive, and is going to turn doctor. He is now
on his way to Cincinnati TO attend his first
course of lectures. He is not much to be
blamed for exchanging biz case of types for
case of pills; anyhow, the public are re
auested to suspend their Judgment until they
know something more about the printing
business As n general thing, doctors are
very nearly as respectable as printers; and,
besides, they wear better clothes and don't
have half ~ mach work 10 do. Go on. then,
STArEx.-follow in the footsteps OF the illus
trious S. q. LAPICs, III. ID, and may fair winds
wait you on TO tame and fortune.