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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
BOOTS AND SHOES.

JNHE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.-The rub
l. scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that il would not pay, has concluded 10 adopt
the CASH principle. La future and from tb.
date, he will continue to d" business upon thi'
principle. In bidding adeu to the old system, be
would return hi. thanks 10 his customers Tor pat
fayors. and hopes by strict attention aud such
JUDGEMENTS ~ he may oHsr, t" continue il under
the new. JOHN l.. SMITH.
jan l-f
ID Y. CROSS, having purchased the entire stock
N. Of Cross, Lugenbecl Co.. respectfully al
nounces to hi. friends and the public generally that
he intends to conduct the BOOT AND SHOE
BUSINESS, in all it, branches, and hopes from
the and attention 10 the work turned out of biz
establishment, 10 receive heretofore full share
the public patronage. call il solicited IT No.
"a King street. jan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
PERUVIAN GUAN0.

WE are now receiving at our Depots at Wash
w ingtou aud this city, the cargoes Of the
CERES" and "TExpLEAAS," just arrived direct
from the Chinchu isia"d., aud are thus enabled to
Offer our customers fresh article, in new and
strong bagying.
Our present price is $50 per ton Of 1000 bs:
FOWLE co.
We give below the analysis of the Temple
mans" cargo. just made by DR.. K. II. Stabler:
The analysis of the "Ceres' cargo Is not yet
completed.
"Analysis Of cnryo IF Burque Tempiema", for
Forte If 20.
fure io.fV
Organic matter.... 81 gu
Ash or mineral ingredients 1880
ater l3."o
10000
Anaiysis Of Ash.
Phosphate Of Lime and Soda Salts............ 3255
SSno l.<o
S5sD
These fgsrss express the m"~Lsr Of po""ds Of
each ingredient in one hmdred ro"ads of the
Peruvian Guano. Signed, r. II. SrABLEn."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
T. A. BREWIS

ISNOW RECEIVING PER SCHOONERS
/ Mott Bedcll, aud Fairfax. from New York, and
Propeller J. Jerome, from Philadelphia, n large
und we'll selected stock of OR CERIES amt
LIQTORS, which he offers to the public at the
very lowest cash prices, consisting in part ~ fol
lows, viz -
20 hhd-. New Orleans Sugar
20 {" and tierres Molasscs
20 bbls. New Orleans MulasScs
30 Crushed, Granulated, Powdered, and
Loaf Sugars
100 bags Rio, Laguyta, Java, uni Mocha Coffee
80 chest. Black, Young Hy.on, and dun-
powder Teas
100 boxes Adumantine Candles
50 Mould do
81 Starch
% hhls. Vinegar
5 tierces Rice ac. NH lS-Rm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
LUMBER. LATHs, LIME. &c.

I CMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YARD.-Coc-
IL ~roj Union AMI Qaec" Street,, North.- Where
| YIN prepared to furnish every description Ut
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHs, LIME, &c.
Aho, Oak aud Pine WOOD, Red and White Alb.
and Cumberland COAL, which am selling low tor
cash, OF reasonable terms to good customers.
aug 3--tf II. W. BARKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

NEO. I. BALDWIN has just received II sup
" ply of Smiths Bellows, Malleable Castings;
Bent Rims; also, an additional stock Of Bright
Springs. with French heads,) and Long and Short
Bed AXle-, which are warranted equal to any srti-
Gle made; Also Elliptic Springs for Wagon Seats,
and Sulky Axles, all of which Goods (haying been
bought for CASH firm the manufacturers) he will
sell 1T the very lowest market rates. Those IL
want are solicited To examine before purchasing.
,E1s- Store No. - North Fairfax street, few
doors south Of Green's Mansion House. je Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
NAE WOULD inform all in want Of BR0ONs,
w BUCKETS, and CEDAR WARE, lhat We

NE WOULD inform all in want Of BR0OEs
w BUCKETS, and CEDAR WARE. that
are receiving as large stock Of such good. a. Is
To be found in Broom and Wooden Ware Store
generally. Having had much experience IN the
Broom and Wooden Ware Business, in all IT, bran
ches, we can offer greater Inducements than any
other house this side OF Baltimore. We name liz
part Of orr stock
~ doz. Painted Buckets
IS nests Cedar Tubs
10 dOz. Horse Buckets
10 dor. Cedar Buckets, three Hoop.
20 dor. Washboards
100 doz. Nsson's Backing
50 gross Matches; 70 nests Baskets.
Also, Barrel aud staff Cburus Milk Piygn..
Butter Bowls; Bread Tray; Flour Buckets Sugar
Boxes; Rolling Pins; Siiters; Allicunt Mats; Cocoa
Mats; Jute Mats, and large stock Of good. ro"
tedious TO mention, all OF which We offer great
inducement to those in want of such goods.
NH 10 HERRING 4 EVANS.
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POWLE 4 CO.,

1VWIG y VV'v
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
FERTILIZERS,
LAVE received their SPRING SUPPLIES,
i Il and offer for sale
no. l PERUVIAN GUANO,
Put up in bags. furnished and branded by the
Agents of tho Peruvian Government.
COLUMBIAN GUAN0,
In bags and barrels, u very excellent Manure,
rich in Phosphatss. as will appear from annexed
Analysis by DIR. X. II. Staber.
Organic Matter, yielding Ammonia. 1855
alter. 800
Phosphate Of Lime.
Sand and other insoluble matter..............ljs2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

NERY PINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
SEGARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c.---lhs
subscriber has lately received large addition to
biz stock, and is quite confident that he eass
the taste OF almost any one wanting srtiees 10 b''
line. Ne nswes In part, some very nue. IA IAAA
SEGAkS, out Of the same lot that President Bu'fi
ansn smokes; very superior CHEWING TOBAs'
co, Of various brands; genuine Turkish SVOh'
mo TOBACCO; PIPES aud STEMS, ID gre"'
variety, DC. Por sale, wholesale and retsll.
CHARLES P. SHAW
jan 24--4 n. :. cor. Of King FsEis1-i"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
FISH, FISH! FISH,.

FISH! FISH. FISH,.
W4SHIN TON a. CO.,
JIAyE IN STORE, and offer for sale, upon
II the best terms
500 bbls. No. EASTERN HERRING
275 d" ALEWINES.
n. b. We desire to call particular attention t"
our large stock of FISH, rs we have made ar
rangcmeuts which will enable us to offer great in
ducenents my IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
WASHINGTON & CO.,

No. II North Imam Street, dfeJdndIid, Va.
A RE now receiving and have OH hand II stock ot
n GROCERIES. LIQUORS. WINES, SEGARS,
TOBACCO, &C., comprising very choice and desi-
rable assortment which they are prepared to offer
tor cash or to prompt dealer. upon very acc"lnmo-
dating terms
10 hhds y. o. and =. X. Sugars, part prime)
- Muscovad" and ~. CroiX
% bhls. Coverings Crushed Sugar
Is boxes Loaf du
II hhds Cuba aud Muscovsdo Molasses
5 hhds. prime F.. |.
90 hbls \. o.
10 bsgs Rio Coffee
81 pockets Old Government Java
30 bags superior Old Mocha
IS chests ;iunpowder Tea, (some very sup'rl
lj5 Black do
SEGARS and TOBACCO Of all grades. of the
choice and fsvorte brands. sep "
CT. SUTTLE CO.,
A RE NOW RECEIVING per Schr'. Rescue
II and Statesman. their Spring 81 PPLIES
of GROCERIES,, to which they invite attention.
We name in part
30 bbls Refined Sugar
20 hhds New Orleans aud Cuba Sugar
10 " Molasses
90 bbls New Orleans Moasses
20 Portland Syrup
100 bags Rio, Laguyra, and Java Coffee
100 boxes Adamantine Candles
50 " Mould
so Starch; 100 bags assorted Shot; Grain
Pepper; Painted Buckets; Jute Rope; Super. Carb
Soda: Backing: Race Ginger; Corn Brooms; Wrap
ping Paper; Matches Brown Soap: Bar Lead; as
sorted Candy; Mace; Alum; Copperas; &C., &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

500 bbl.. No. ! EASTERN nEhhlNh
275 q" ALEWINES.
n. b. We desire to call particular attention to
our large stock of FISH, rs we have made ar
rangcments which will enable us to offer great in
ducenents. my IL
YJNlIIS DAY LANDING, from Schr. Fleetwood,
i To which we invite attention.
10 hhds :. II. SYRUP
90 bags Prime RIO COFFEE
50 boxes CASTLE SOAP.
GRAY, MILLER 4 CO..
ie25 Corner King 4 Royal-st.
bakers TOBACCO.-KNOX i BRO. sole
ID agents, have on hand AMI will be receiving
during the season, full! supply Of this most choice
TOBACCO consisting in part of the following
krands-Gold Leaf, Joy To the World, aud Baker,
Fiyes. Je Ia
-00 BBLS, FLOUR for sale. consisting Of
CUt Family, Extra, and Super, Of various
brands: also, in store and for .alc Country Soap,
Lard. Alewives, and Eastport Herring.
ie 10 z. ENGLISH L BRO.
IN BONES large and small Smoked HER
~ RING Just received in store. and for sale by
iyl JOHN 4. DIXON.
4 LEWIVES-Just received 100 bbls. new -.
n Johns Alewives, very prime. for sale by
jy2 NJ. ELDRIDGE.
MILL FEED.--2,OOO bushels Brown Stuff, Ship
wi Stuff, and heavy Ground Feed. for sale by
jsls WHEAT BRO.
TDINBURG PALE ALE, in stone jugs. just
Il received and for sale by
je2 MARSHALL / WARD.
EISH.-2OO bbls. Newfoundland NJ. Herring
l. and Alewyes, for sale BY
ie IS T. A. BREWlS.
A LOT OF PRIME COUNTRY HAMS, just
n received and Tor sale by
lie e9 T. ENGLISH 4 BRO.
MACKEREL.-lOO kit, No. / Family Macke-
III rel, for sale by
js9 J. n. HARPER 4 co.
OOO SUGAR CURED HAMS, just received
HuU aud for sale by
IN BBLS. REFINED SUGAR, in store and for
~ sale by JOHN A. DIXON,
jyl Family Grocer.
On BOXES JACKS0N'S MOULD CANDLES,
~ for Summer use, in store and for sale by
ie2 MARSHALL WARD.
DOTATOES. White Mercer Potatoes, tor sale
L by Lje zol J. N. HARPER co.
NoTICE.-The highest market price psid for
~ old Scrap Iron, Wrought aud Cast, Rags,
| Rope, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc. Bones, &c.
j. W. KENT CO.,
cor. Union and Duke sts., OF No. 80 Union-st
sep 2a---tf
YNHE SUBSCRIBER wishes to purchase large
i lot Of Cotton or Linen RAGS, for which he will
pay in cash tho highest market prices.
J. z. McaRAW, Upper end of Kins-st
nov 2-dtJuly2O
WOOL PURCHASED at the highest cash
w prices, by
! ispS HILL, BROWN, / PABTLoW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

ported the government. lie was II contrac.
tor and capitalist, and was the owner Of
establishments which brought him much un-
i,l back benches, and voted steadily as the
whipper-in wished; and votes were Of con-
sequence to the Wellington cabinet, shaken
rs it was by the events 1929. One evening
in 1880. this commercial NJ. =. was going
down to the House about seven o'clock, and,
crossing Palace-yard he saw Sir Robert Peel
walking by himself The contractor. stood
still, aud just as Sir Robert was passing, in
a moment of indiscreet familiarity the gov
ernment supporter had the audacity to say
"Is the House up. Sir Robert!"
Those who were present, and who saw the
expression of Sir Robert Peel's face can ne
yer forget it. He started with as much anna
cement rs Bundle, when Oliver Twist asked
for more" lie gave the contractor an icy
gaze of freezing scorn, and did not bestow
upon him even mOnusyllable!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

m BONES TOBACCO, of various brands
~ 90 boxes Starch
80 bags Rio Coffee
go " Java 80
Is Lnguyra Coffee
40 chests q. p Imperial. and y. II. Tea
10 " Black Tea
90 kegs Soda; 10 bags Pepper and Allspice;
90 coils Leading Lines 30 dozen Painted Buck
cts; 10 nests Tubs; Matches: Gloves; Indigo; Wrap
ping Paper; Irvine; Candle Wick; Mustard; 10
eases Old Wheat Whisky, &C.. for sale by
KINCHELOE 4 BRUIN.
ap % cor. of King and Union sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

1OO BARRELS Old Rye Whiskey
lUU 30 bLls. Gibson Whiskey
50 " Rectiied Whiskey
10 n. E. Rum
10 " Sweet Wine
20 " French Brandy
" Ginger Brandy
) I casks Old Madeira Wine
st Port Wine. for sale by
sp2l KINCHHL0E 4 BRUIN.
IN HHDs. PRIME PORTO RICO SUGAR
III 20 bbls Crushed do.
10 q" Cut Loaf do.
20 &" Powdered and GRADUATED do.
50 boxe, Adamantne Candles
20 halfbOXes do. do.
20 tierccs Cider Vinegar. Just received aud
for ssle by j. II. McVEldH SON
;sI Prince street wharf
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING our Summer
w Supply of GROCERIES. consisting in part
of prime Sugars, Molasses, Coffee. aud Teas, to
which We invite attention. Al.o. daily expecting
a superior lot of Newfoundland HERRING, pack
ed expressly for this market, which will he sold at
market price. o
je 10 Il. ENdLlSh bho.
IL 10 bbls. Y, Xxx. xxx Whiskey.
20 Brandy, Rum and Gin
10 Double RectiGed Whskey, in store
and for sale on pleasing terms by
NH "a D. 1. lo,N".
EISH. FISH! FISH!!!-64O barrels just re-
IL ceired, consisting Of
1926 hbls. Eastern Herring
3l5 bbls. Alewives Herring. which are offered
- led w ROBINSON / PAYNE.
. CASKS MUIR 4 SONS EDINBURGH ALE;
y Boneless Sardines; Anchoviss; Cocoa Shells;
genuine Scotch Herring in kegs; and Worcester
shire Sauce, Just received and for sale by
;e 81 J. +. DOUGLASS.
non BBLs. Ma. Newfoundland HERRINGS
EUU loo bbls. ALEwIvEs
20 POTOMAC HERRlNGS
90 half barrels Family do. For sale by
Ia, KNOX 4 BRO.
~ TIERCES more of those choice SUGAR
IL CURED HAMS, received this day, direct
IRON ia u S'o''HoA''' A"' ~ J. +. DOUGLASS.
~RoTND ALUM SALT.-l,00O sacks q. A.
Sal, I,,e importation. in store and for sale by
W "' GRAY, MILLER 4 CO.,
,ao Cor King and Wster-sts.
bacon smith6eled Bacon Hams, side., and
- S ," ~ j. y. HARPER 1 co.
"ERRlNG.-zoo "af'e'F -'' e' -
i i store, and for sale 10y ma
jelS 10" +" Di'''
,oo prsgELs PRIME BUCkWHEAT, for
lUU sale by
!. Il HILL, BROWN PARTLOW.
o. BOXES REFINED SUMNER CANDLES,
% received, and for sale by
10 10 garnet HULsr, AZ King street
CHFEsE.-l0 Cases Of superior Sorton's Pine
opp j. n. HARPER / co.
80 pRJs ALHWIVES; 10 half barrels Poto-
I'll nac Family Roe HERRINds, in store aud
fox sale BY [jssl J. :. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
SpRTNl GOODS

NPKINU UUUDS.
w. 4 A. MURRAY, Merchant Tailors,
A RE nov receiving their SPRING GOODS aud
n would invite all in want Of any thing 10 their
line TO give them call. mh -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

w "A. MURRAY, AERCHANT TAILoEH
w No. 1903 King STREET, have just received
full and complete assortment of FALL AND
WINTER GOODS, consulting of French CLOTH.
Cassilneres, Vcstinss. ind Gentlemen'S Furnishing
Goods generally. They are prepared I" receive
orders. and furnish Goods, made in the best man
ner, and of the most approved styles They invite
the attention OF their customers, and the public
generally. sep -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
SONBRERO GUANO,

The richest PHOSPHATE dUAN0 known
Having accepted the Agency for the sale OF this
article in Washington, Georgetown, and AleNau-
dria, II full supply will always be kept on hand.
1t is put up in bags and barrels. Particular at
tention is asked To the following ansy-i by DIR.
X. II. Stabler.
Organic Matter, yielding Ammona........... S2s
Ash or Mineral portion ..................... 1852
Water ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
10000
Anaiys;. Of M",Tai porti"n.
Phosphate of Lime. ......................7s9T
Phosphate of Iron aud Sand 253
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08
GROCERIES, &c.
1859. SPRING SUPPLIES 1853
GRAY. KILLER CO.
1859

WHOLESALE ONLY.
A RE now receiving their SPRING SUPPLIES,
n which have been selected with great care and
bought on the most favorable terms, and they most
respectfully ask from the Merchants who visit our
market, an examination of their stock. pledging
themselves to sell to prompt paying customers,
just as low as the the same quality of goods can
be bought elswhere. We name in part:
Is hhds. Brown 5 UGARS, (fair to strictly prime
$50 Bbls. Crushed, Pulverled and GRADUATED
SUGARS
90 boxes Loaf Sugar
SO bbls. A b aud c Coffee Sugar.
So hhds. and Tierces MOLASSES
~ bbis. N. o. and Muscovado do
50 bbls. Various Grades Syrup
500 bags Laguyra, Rio Java and other Codees
IS half chests Black and Green TEAS
200 boxes Sperm, Adamsatipe and Mould CAN
DIES
l4O boxes Castillo Brown and Fancy Soaps
20 bbls, Lamp, Tanners and Machine Oil
lJO coils Jute Rope
$50 dozen Painted Pals
100 boxes S 10 and 10 az Glass
800 sacks Ashton and other brands, fine Salt
800 sacks Ground Alum do.
1000 packets Table do, &c, &c. NH 10
MARSHALL WARD are now receiving their
wi Spring Supplies Of Family GROCERIES, to
which they invite the attention OF their customers
and dealers generally.
10 hhds. prime =. K Sugar
ID q" common do do
20 bbls. Yellow and C. Yellow Sugar
10 boxes Lowering 4 Co.'S Loaf do
" bhls. Crushed aud Granulatel do
10 Patent Cut Loaf do
10 Sugar House Syrup do
10 Golden Syrup
% bags Rio and Laguyra Coffee
Ii Old Government Java do
5 Old Brown Government Java do
20 chests Gunpowler Ten-part prime
100 boxes Patent Sperm Solar Sperm, AiaInan
tine, and Hydraulic pressed Candles
Is do. do. Jenkn. Mould Candles
500 sacks Il. 4. Salt, 200 do Marshall do; 100
do. Ashton's do, Pine Apple and English Dairy
Cheese, Pepper, Piment", Starch, Rice, soda, Gin
gcr and all articles usually found in Grocery
establishments.
M.Sy- No u Hing Street. AkeLandTjn. arl2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

VIT0OL WANTED, at highest market rates. by
w "a "a WHEAT i BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

TOPARTNERSHIP.-W have this day form
" cd a copartnership under the Rame and style
of ALBERT W. GRAY Il CO., for the purpose of
conducting the COMMISSION and FORWARD
ING BUSINESS, in all its branches. We have
leased that large three story reproof brick ware
house, on the northeast corner OF King and Water
streets, opposite Messrs. Gray, Miller & Co. We
will keep ii stock of GROCERIES,, PLASTER,
SALT, FISH, GUANO and SEEDS, suitable for
the wants of the farmers rnd Mill owners. We
will pay particular attention to the forwarding OF
Goods committed to our care.
ALBERT W. GRAY.
NH 3-tf WIN. f. GRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

kegs Rough and Ready do IS boxes me-
iium do. 10 bbs and cases Smoking Tobacco; 50
boxes Scotch Snuff; bbls. do. do; 10 kegs loose
dol ~ jars Rsppee de-; also, large stock Of Sc
CARS. We have bought our Tobacco, Segars,
&C., on the most favorable terms. We invite an
examination of our stock, will sell a. low rs
can DO bought here or Baltimore.
J. II. McYEIGH 4 SON,
NH IL Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

I INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS 10
call at my MASurAcroRY, No. l4l king sTRkkr'
RrrwEEy WASHINGTON AND ST. AsArH STREETS,
and .Yamine nv large and handsome assortment
Of sApDLERY GOODS, as do not intend to be
surpassed in my line of business by any other sity
have on hand, and am daily manufacturing, ~ ~
enc and superior All assortment as can be founa 10
any of the Northern cities. My stock comprises
as great variety rs can be found in any other
house. consisting of HARNESS oil all kinus, noM
the fine quilt work down to the dray, cart, and
plough Harness; TRUNKS of every kind, hhe
Sole Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame LADIES
Trunks aud Bonnet Boxes, aud all other k'nd''
down to the common Packing Trunks; Saddles
Brides, Martingills, Whips. &C., M bne az the
finest; Buffalo and Fancy Robes. Driving Gloves,
Horse Covers, Carpet Bags, Valves, &C., &C., Oh
all kinds. Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
| fore extended, solicit continuance OF the same
and pledge myself to spare no pains to give salts
| faction. All goods warranted to be a. represented
2I-tf WIN. r. PADGETT.
vIT0OL WANTED, at highest market rates. by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

J1XCELSIOR DgBURa.--I have now in store
T. full supply of this popular MANURE con-
tanning 8 per cent Amm"n'd, and 81 per ef".;
Bone Phosphate Of Lime. Az crop grower anu
fertilizer, il is unsurpassed
JAMES c. NEVETT,
NH Sole Agent for Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08

DoRINSON'S MANIPULATED GUAN0.-1
X, have taken the Agency of this valuable
GJANO, and now have on hand full supply put
up in strong bags.
It's warranted equal to any in the country, and
wiz ~ JAMES C. NEVETT,
ub4 opposite Pioneer Mills.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-05-04
Tas O.ro BACK LAW ~ BLAST The

1HE UBf0 bf.ACk LAW Is BLAST = He
County Of Frot ably has e hcnor o. the hr-t
oserutn order tile black law is<ed last VI hs
the Ohio Le2isla.ure prohibiting reputed to have
negro blood in their veins from ,o:i-g-
At the April election in Charlie sfown eizen' ruea
have negro blood offered his VOTE and Nns ei irure
by pafrint Lseoneol bystander renlar ked that ~,
his epirf tie individual in question had right to
vote The vote was received whsreupon rhe Loco
fbens tndignaiedf
sub.eouentiy one of fhe faithful out warrant
against the bystanae who expressed the ahnve recrean
dangerous opnson for vioatint said law agsins rud
negro hloodi The said h,sander arrested aud a.
ken before Justice sELaY of Paris. Unon the hssrp
the Justice hound the to he Common Pleas
Ccnrf in three burdred dolIa-s.
At tie late term of the Common Pleas Court the case
was brought before the Grand Jury who refused pre-
-eut a bilIt
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-05-04

CoURT OF CoMMoN PLEAs-SEcnxD WEEK
'-CoE1Isuxp. In the reported last week Of VIM
J. waasworth against D. woodruff Allen Farquhsr,
verdict for the d fendsnt rendered. flt
Jrdsment The plaintiff rendered In the sui. Of
Jno NJ Hepd y ipsi Ezn B. Weston ct ais.
Alfred Rcbias e,Gls sr.e5 rsl
Petition to Zen land sold for lakes. Tried 10 Court
Decision reserved until next tsrm. a7sf f.
Tbrssher for Plaintiff, ] l.. & G. Ranney for D ,,
wilson Peck By his merit friend Gga;asi Isaac Archer
Suit, brought 30 for alleged assault
and baftery y. Jnry trial. Verdict for defendant, i
This suit occupied time In hearing, and In
many Of features of interest The aefendanf
district shool teacher in shaersville winter
just attempt TO suhdue spirit Of nsuhosdination
bsourht this ul ON himself An attempt aas made
at st have Indictment returned bu. fail
ed. Aud Jury have said that there for
action Many witnesses examined, and the cost bill
L. quite large. st
strasder and Hart for PIain.if. Taylor & Willard
and Lather Day for Def-ndsnt.
The STATE Of Ohio against WSuian Keiso
Indie rment for violating furth section ofthe Iquor
law The tried npon special plea inter po>ed
by the defendsur, alleging th 1t the indictment
turned by than twelve Grand Jurors. Several The
most Interesting esohs tile term IN hie trnl,
among others the eneson whether Grand Juror ccud
he called procredie Of ,is kind to disclose What
occarred the Ora Jury the fine the indet.
uent was found This poiut argued iusthiy the
counsel for the sfne and for the defendant. and
finally decided the Jur might he called to prove
genera iyp neither safcieut nnmEer had eonrurred H.
ihe hndins c.Iud he qgired of as their
action trial on the uer,ts OF the plea fol
lowed this decision AND resulted in favor Of the Sra
wereupnn the defendant obtained leave to plead, and
entered plea of not guilty. and the case ~ss continued
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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-05-04

QuARTERLY MEETING G-Fhe fourth and last
meeting of the present confrence year WIN be COM
menced st the ". Church in this VILLAGE on Satur.
day next services to commence at 2 P. NJ Preaching
by the Presiding Elder in the afternoon evening
Love Feast Sabbath morning at Preaehm Z
at o M followed by the administration of the Lords
Supper, Concluding ssrmo of the Quarterly Meeting on
Sabbath evening by the Presiding Elder
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-05-04

The merry MoNTH Of MAY Warm and
bright aad chesry have been tese first few davs Nay
The transition from the cold and gloomy Aprilto bounc
ing and sn Hing MAY IL heartily appreciated
No May Qaren more lovely and charming than
Dame Nature with her ary reathes of flowers and
hl ssoms that shone respleudan under the May day
sun. and ny her smiles continue during the period Of
her say amtng ma -l.,r.. .-r...-i .-.-.t-