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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-26

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

.as ST. LOUIS, May 20.
"A violent storm OF bail at Lexington last
night did much damage TO the fruit Ia that
vic'nity, and brooks nearly all tho glass ia tho
CITY. Some OF the hail stones weighed seven
ounces, and split shingles on the roofs of the
houses.
80 HALvAx, May %.
Inc steamer Arabia reports cold but fair
weather, with occasional fogs. Sighted
Cape Race on Saturday night, and arrived
mere ~ II q. m. to-day. She sailed al / D.
IN. FOR Bostoa.
- among her passengers for Boston are
Bishop Bacon and Marquis Lansada.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

WAsn1Nuros, May %.
HousE. The House resumed the considers
alton OF the Pacific Railroad bill.
MIR. Noel offered substitute to the effect
that the road commence in Western Texas.
Rejected.
Mr.. Woedson, as compromise between
the various prop ositions, proposed a main
trunk from San Francisco, between the 35th
and AID parallel north lat, to connect with
the branches from Iowa, Missouri and Texas.
Smith Of Va, advocated . Southern route
opposing the proposition for branches, for
the accommodation Of local sections.
Mr.. Frank replied, justifying the sction Of
the special COMMITTEES IN reporting the GEN.
trial route, insisting that it was national in
ito uhsracter snd best calculated to promots
the important purposes designed.
SESATE.--Mr. Johnson, from the Com. on
Public Lsnds, asked to DO discharged from
the consideration OF the bill to cede to the
States the public lands within their limits,
unsold for five years.
Mr.. Johnson OF Ark, moved TO take on the
Homestead bili--agrecd to. He then moved
that the Senate Disagree to tho House amend
ments.
Dir. Wade opposed the motion. He want
nv
After some desultory conversation the TO-
ton to diaagrec was carred-yeas 90, NAYS
20. All the Democrats but Rioc voted in the
affirmative.
Several bills and resolutions of a private
nature were considered.
MIR. Gwin moved that the Senate disagree
TO the House amendment to the Pacific Tele-
graph bill.
MIR. Crimes moved to concur in the House
| amendments
Mr.. Gwip Was sasisfed with bis motion tc
disagree. He had no objection 20 the reduc-
tons made by the House.
Pending the consideration OF the subject
the Post Ofice Deficiency Bill was takeI
up, and Mr.. Pearce further explained it.
provisions.
On motion OF Mr.. Hunter the bill was lai,
asido to enable Mr.. Slidel to make per
sonAl explanation IN regard to his alleged in
serest ~ the Houmas Land Grant. He reel
ted the facts and refutcd the charges asains
him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

80 WAsHiN0ToN, May 28.
Tho Japanese are much troubled about the
resuFn OF the Niagara and cannot be made
20 believe that i was oocAsioned BY accident
but think u ID an arti6es to dssain them -
Ihs commissioners oannot remove this prsic.
daes, Which nay interfere with the protected
asrAngens cots at Ncw York, Philadelphis.
Baltimufs and Boston.
NJ. Aarphy VS. to-day examined. before
she 20 ypcsl Connisteein references "a W. sl.
legged transportation of 5000 votess from
isew Tori to Oonnscticut II recent election.
Ms admitted having received le4tsr frou
nf. Archibald, chief sngiaess Or Tho nsvy
dsparenSnt, through the treasurer or thss
Dsmocrasic fund, With request 20 do VIA,
40 might desire. lie wae nos examined 81
yond this point, for satisfastory reasons, bu,
may be recalled. ''1-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

The Republican electors Of the First Congress.
ional District OF Iowa are eeuestsd to meet In
Convention, by their delegates, at OskaI ooxa ,
on "Wednesday, une the 2oIh. 1890,
for the purpose Of nominating candidate foi
Congress in said District, and for the transaction
Of such other business o. may legitimateiy come
before sAid Convention.
We would suggest AZ ratio Of representation,
delegate for each 100 votes Or fraction thereof OK
eeedinr &c. cast for Governor KirkwooC at the last
State election. JN0. r. NFEDIAM,
J. w. NORRIS,
G. BALDWIN,
GEO. W McCRARY,
Sc ZiNN,
Congressional Central Com mittee,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31


I'm. thsr. x.x nohoav = 5000 -,
Mn .,.o,so.,,v .,a a;...,,r -, p.rt
nGrrn., ,.;aa : A. !, .a...,-
direction Init con,d nat and d.r.a ro, Al !,
- rresumo mad no ;nc,;n.t;or - Az /,
souarely and fully. Fverv member 81 ,b..
boiy not already surercedea nv III. nso,,.
il sreinst him. Not = Democr.t a.. p..h
wbore t;me exn;re. on tho 4th ~ M.,on ~,
ADD ~hose r,ace has han, atra.5r sn,n,;o
by Gov. Chase. will announce h;m.elf :
DOUGLAS man. Nav. thew scorn 60 do ao-
ne 10 without a confederate or sunnor,.r
other than this DIVING member. In ths hoo..
OF his friends. They scorn him. deride him
spit upon him. and kick hi. dootr;nes .bou.
like some old rubbare. TO this mass has tbs
gentleman Who a. l.te,v or,cl.s n. vh;n
;nsa,an,rv ovsr ,ha h..a. "a aho,, ~. -
OF Republican Senator'S been already brought;
and when, after he 10 defeated at Baltimore,
Gas be certainly will boy, and Pagh's term in
the Senate expires, unless he falls back, like
. craven, into the ranks OF the Democracy,
or progresses into the Republican fold, he
wiFforn party OF one, on the field Of his
most famous exploits. 10 either or any case
his position will be embarrassing and morsi-
flying, but We who know by what mssnness
OF dsmagoguery, BY what unprincipled arts
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

ROYAL CIRCUS.
sIsHIs unequaied European Troupe comprising
4 all tbs Grsat Talent In the Equestrian ProfeS-
sion, will exhibit their Splendid. Novel and Tx
citing Feats OF Horsemanship and Athletic Skill,
~ KsOkUk, en Msnday. Jnns llsh-
AGfAnd Midday Performances, commencing ct
o'clock p. M and In the evening at "a o'clock.
Admission 50 cents. Children rs ccnts.
Among the superb attractions which distinguish
the Royal Circusis the magn,fcent
ECOLE DE NANCE,
By the Brilliant and Dauntless Artistic
MAmYANN COOkE, W
On her beautiful MAasgs Horse JUPIrBk,
In Petite Laura
On horseback ~ tho Rose Girl.
aaSfsg wal to CssKs
On his ria bars-backed stesd.
YOung Lester,
The Champion Coutortionist Of Isropo Amsrics.
rs s,sl4 a- ~. NE AAsts a88Afsg
Will iaarodu0e his little son With ths pEforming
Ponies, Cherry ana Fafr star.
A matchless cot on two horses By
) MARY ANN Geek ANA maurice Hills.
PROP. CHARLES md his pat LEOPARD
Z MAzEPFA.
The astonishink DUunls yummsrsAnlt PER
formancs, besides many othsr Great Acts.
The performsnce viii be intsrspsrsed " tho Gym
nastie and LOauasious Drollsriss Of
TAe Csurs Jester, Gee. ConssiAls.
The entertainment will commence with
A Drama AtPDs-araaalic spectacle,
And conclude with
HuriesQue Equestrian PAntomsne.
PROP. REURENA
Win form Procession in his Splendid Chariot.
and drive Mammoth Troupe of beautiful
Horses, accompanied hys
SUPERB BANH OF MUSIC.
will enter town 1t 10 M. on the day OF exhi
THE SABLE ssAR M ONaSrs
viii give 0RANDC0NCKHT In the same Pavil-
lon Immediately after the conclusion OF the Circus
performances. lmay2Sd]
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
KAlLROAn NOrsDE

RAILROAD NOTICE.
kfHE Annual Mesting of the Htockholders OF
- the keokuk, Mt. Pleasant and Musc.sia. Rail-
road Company viii be held II the once OF tho Com
pany in Mt. Pleasant, on the third "wednesday on
ynne t1eth) ~ osclpck p. M, - e1set Beard OF
DirsctoFs for tho ens1ng year and for tho
ton OF such other business ~ may come before the
meeting !. w. BADEN. Sscsv
May 81, 1s6o-dtd
ST. MES H1OLA NSES.
Oh BBLs on hand and for sale low by
~ a @ KELLOGG h BTRaE,
my1Sd So Main ut.
GEM EMIT.
IN BBLS. fresh just received aud for sale low
~ Cement constantly on hand.
KELLOGG & BIRGE,
ny 1sd So MAin-st.
0OO s. b. VOWEL,
april 20, ,o0-d No. 16i Main-st.
CHINA MON HARk.
10 MATS Cvyion, . TO 4 fbs. each, la store and
AOO Tor sale low by
Al WILKINSON,
sign OF the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
mnO-d % Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31
Hon. q. X. Curtfs.

No person who spends few DAYS at Wash
ington can fail to observe that the gentleman
named above, il one or the most industrious
and influential members Of the National House
OF Representatives. Commanding in ap-
pearanca, ct soand Judgment, hard worker
in the committee room, and always in bis
place during the sessions OF the House, few
new members exert greater influence upon
its deliberations. He 10 the Acknowledged
leader OF the forces in favor OF that great
national work, railroad TO the Pacific; and
II the Law making provision for its construo.
ton should pass at the present session of
Congress, he, more than any other man, will
be entitled to the credit thereof. Ii should
also be borne in mind, that in drafting his
bill he has remembered the interests OF his
constituents, by providing that one OF the
roads shall start from some point along the
western boundary Of Iowa. This is mat
ter OF the utmost Importance TO the people
OF this State. It would create market and
canse IN emigration which would be of in
calculable advantage to us. These facts
should not be lost eight OF ia the coming
Congressional Convention. II our interests
will be safer in the hands on Mr.. Curtis than
in the hands OF another, self pr otection. uthe
first law OF nature, !" would seem to admonish
as 70 retain him in his present position
Mt. Pleasant Home journal.
| CO The Evansville (ind.) Journal hcists
the Tag OF the Republican candidates with
the following remarks:
While we advocate the election OF Lincoln
and Hamlin. not one word have we to say 10
disrespeot Of John Bell and Edward Everett.
They are both patriotic, wise, honest states-
men. But with them there 10 no probability
Of defeating that Administration which ID
running the country. We should feel, in vo-
ting for them, as II our votes were lost. We
wish TO vote where our ballots will tell aeains,
the common foe--the Buchanan Administra.
ton. Hence, while We would 6nd little dif.
hculty in supporting Bell and Everett, il We
thought they could Be elected, We know they
cannot, and therefore do not wish to act ID
such manner that our efforts will be Of nc
avail. Ws must see some tangible result oil
our lsbors, else our faith would bs weak and
our efforts feeble.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

Theoaorc Parker Dead.
The news OF Mr.. Parker's death, at Flor
enct, on thesl0sh instant, was brought by
the Arabia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

BELOW USUAL PRICEsi
w. B. GERRING,|
No. 50 Main-st.,
Keskuk. :. : : : :. : Iows,
NOW OFFERS
Very Low for Cash
ORGANIZES at socts., usual price Soc.
LAWNS at locts., usual price la@ 15cts.
LAWNS at l5cts.. usual price 2o@46c,s
SPRING DELAINEs l2s@l6cts., usual
price 20025cts,
FOULARD CHALLIES at 25cts., usual
prices 3O@35cts.
FLoUNCED BAREGE ROBES,
ORGANIZE ROBES,
BLACK SILKS,
SPRING SILKS,
FOULARD SILKS;
FOULARD BAREGES,
POLL DE CHEvERs,
BAREGE ANGLAIs, Tin ROBES AND By
THE YARD);
BALZORlNRS, 81
BARATHEAS,
BLACK BEREGE,
INDIA GLAcE CERETAs,
SUMMER vALLENCIAS.
sIIAWLsvarious styles, Silk, WOODEN, 30.
Nesting, Pantaloon Stuffs,
TWEEDs, LINENS, EAsKIxs, H., for Men and
BoyE' Summer Wnr.
SUN UMBRELLAS, PARASoLs, sHA-
KERS, TO-, II
| Together with full assortment Of
Hosiery. Gloves. Notions,
Foreign and Domestic
STAPLE G Cd 8.
Wal | PAPER
.At.NeaC York Cost!
lO,OOOPIECES,
From &c. TO go cts. = Roll,
FOR sALR FOR CASH By
! WIN. B. GERKING,
/ Sc MAlr-sTREET,
First Door Above Anders0nss Rnnk !,
April24, '60dAw
81 900 u AUUEu.&
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31
CARPETS!

In this Department car always bs found the lead
ing styles Of
ADMINISTER vELvETS,
TAPESTRY BRU6SRLLS.
IMPERIAL THKER PLY,
b PATENT TAPESTRY ING RAIN,
COTTON WARP IR0RAINE.
1se YKNETIAM6 H1MP6,
RUGS, DRU06D1H.
FLOOR OILcLOTHG
And ali kinds of s4
CURTAIN GOODS, GILT CORNICEn
&C, ace &C. *
Our system IL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-31

EYH AND Eau.
CPKcTAL attention given 70 diseases VI the +.
- and Ear, snrgicAl and medical.
". X. THkALL, NJ. o., oculist.
DR.. Z. has renewed his Once to Sd o., betwst
Main and johnson, east side, whore he may u
fouad dsring business hours.
REsDsncE on Morg4n-st., between 4th and 81
Keckak, Msy 8. 6e.d3m
- Nssss On NarsInG,
"HAT Il II, and what 1t 10 not; ~ fleEsa
oaDEa. BaowkELL j co.. 4
ny14d- -. b. - -. y AaAA-st.
RY tAs author d divide wide world" "Do
OGDEN, BRoWEELL Co.,
myAd 1850 81 Main-st.
D9wHIHGS Rrait Book, Il
oanninss' or.A. rrisal.sion.
kopT YAan.a the Whale Ship,
MiohelstI L'Amour,
Alehelets LAFemme,
Profssa0r d ths Breakfast Table, s3
Life d Humboldt,
Minister'S Wooing,
Bayard Taylor's Greece and Russia,
Marble Faun,
wi.shss Of New York.
1enlAt,
How ooa.d he help 1t,
Good Fight,
Pillar Of Fire,
New York to Delhi.
For sale IT
OGDEN, BRowNELL i co.'s
CIrY Book 6roRs,
MayAd S. nain ~
EDW ARO HIEMPSTEAD,
MN otesaic Grsccr Ana CoMaaissae
Merchant,
No. IL south Water st., hst Htate.st. j Wahash
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. TT !
@Agsnts fpr the sale Of Duponts Powder. -
"J0uaM
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-01-06
STATE OF MAINE.
YORK S.

To the sheriff Of our rs,yc,fire Counties, or either
Of their DePEtIss, or he COHstablss Of the ssucra
Cities ard TOvHs UihiH said Counties, or % ana
or either Of them, GREETING.
We command you to attach tho Goods or Estate
or Joseph MarstOn, OF Lynn, In the county Of Is
tcx and Commonwealth OF Massachusetts,, shoe
Dealer, TO the value OF my dollars, and summon
the said defendant Of he may be found In your pre-
cnct to appear before our Judge OF our Municipal
York, tn be.holden at the Municipal Court Room,
In the city OF BddefOrd, In said county OF York on
the third Monday OF December, 1859, at o'clock
In the forenoon then and there 10 answer unto
Charles II. Whitney, Of BiddefOrd In the county OF
York State OF Maine. Shoemaker.
In plea Of the case, for that the said defendant
ut said Biddeford, ON the day Of the purchase Of
this writ, being indebted to the plaintiff In the sum
Of ten dollars, according 60 the account annexed,
then and there in consideration thereof promised
the plaintiff to pay him the same sum on demand
heretofore, 10 wit, on the day OF the purchase Of
this writ ben. indebted 10 the plaintiff In the SUN
of filty dollars, for divers goods, wares ana mer,
chandise by the plaintiff before that time sold and
delivered To said defendant at his rcquest-and al
80 Ot tv Plsiatln,- work aud labor care and dill.
gence before then done and bestowed In and about
the business Of the said defendant at his request
and also for money by the plaintiff before that
time lent and advanced to, and paid, laid out aud
expended for the said defendant AT his request-and
also for other money by said defendant before that
time had and received To the plaintiffs uSe-and
also for other money before that time and then,
due and payable from said defendant 10 the plain
tlf for interest upon and for iOrbcarance Of money
before then due and owing from said defendant to
the plaintiff and by the plaintiff fOreborno 10 said
defendant at his request, for divers long spaces OF
time before then elapsed-in consideration thereof
then and there promise the plaintiff to pay him
said sum on demand.
Yet, Though often thereto requested said defend
ant has never paid tho sum 10 the plaintiff, but
neglects and refuses so to do. To the damage OF
the said plaiat las he says) the sum of hity dol
lars, which shall then ana there be made TO appear
with other due damages. And have you there this
writ with tho doings therein.
Witness, William Berry, Esq, our said Judge, at
BIddeiord aforesaid. this ninth day OF December
in the year Of our Lord eighteen hundred and hity
uine. - ....,,..
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-01-06
NEW ENGLAND AILMENTS,
THE ONLY REMEDY.

THE Eastern States included In that section OF the
i Union, which Is most widely known as New
England,n contains thrifty, industrious intelll.
gent people, who have achieved an uncommon de-
gree OF prosperity with aclimate extremely try
ing TO certain constitutions and soil or smaller
tility they haze contrived to surpass more favored
communities in almost every thing that conduces
TO social comfort and happiness. Unfortunately,
they are occasionally so absorbed In business ana
mental cultivation, that they neglect the precau-
lions which are essential to bodily health. Dys-
pepsia and physical debility are prevalent among
ali classes The ilrst disease Is produced by mat
tention to the digestive organs, which are so sus-
ceptible Of arrangement Thousands are now pay
ing the penalty OF this neglect and suffering daily
the most trying pains, almost without hope OF
relief They have come to believe that their All
mont Is chronic, and that they must bear with 1T
the end IL gratifcs us exceedingly to announce
10 these afflicted individuals that they may now
command q remedy OF unquestionable potency and
virtue which has never been found to iall IN al
cases ofdgestive weakness or arrangement Hun
praise Of this wonderful conqueror of dyspepsia,
which Is known as
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-01-06
WILLIAM BERRY, Judge
STATE OF MAINE.

AT the term OF the Municipal Court Of the City
OF Biddeford held at said BiddeiOrd, on the third
Monday OF December, A. ID. 1859.
In tho above action II appearing that Joseph
Marston the defendant Is out OF the State and has
never been notified and has no tenant, agent or At
torney In this State upon whom TO serve notice, the
Court order that the plaintiff cause the said de
by publishing an attestcd copy OF the writ and
this order of Court thereon three weeks successive
ly In the Union and journal, a newspaper printed
In BiddefOrd In said county OF York, tho last pub
cation thereof 10 be at least ten days before tho
first Monday In February, ls6O that no may theT
and there In said Court appear and shew cause, u
any he have why Judgment In said action should
not be rendered against him and execution issue
accordingly.
True copy ofthe original writ and order of Cour
Attest ,-wILLIAM BERRY, Judge Of said Court
JwI
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WILLIAM BERRY, Judge
STATE OF MAINE.

At the term Of the Maniclpal Court Of the City
OF BiddefOrd, held at said BlddefOrd on the third
MonCay OF December, A. ID. 1859.
In tho above action II appearing that Joseph
Marston the defendant Is out of the State and has
never been notified, and has no tenant, agent or
attorney In this State, upon whom 10 serve notice
the Court order that the Plaintiff cause the said de-
fendant to be notified OF the tendency Of this suit
by publishing attested copy Of the writ and this
order OF Court thereon three weeks successfully In
tho Union and Journal, n newspaper printed In
BiddefOrd. In said county ofYOrk, the last pubca-
ton thereof TO be at least ten days before the first
Monday OF February, 1850. that he may then and
there in said Court appear and shew cause, II any
he have, why Judgment In said action should not DO
dinghy
True copy OF tho original writ and order OF Court
thereon
Attest,-wILLlAM BERRY, Judge Ofsaid Court.
3wl
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STATE OF MAINE.
YORK ss,-

YORK S.
Al Court Of County coEvsi,'ioRsrs, b,gsH and Asii
at Ilfred, for aad WttAiR As County Of l0Tk, on
tAs sscOnd Tuesday Of October, a. ID. lcJ9. IND
by Adjournment on hs tWSHfB-seeoAd dag 81 De-
eembsr, 1879.
ON the foregoing petition, n Is considered by the
commissioners that the petitioner Is responsible
aud that he ought 90 be heard touching the mat
ter set forth In his petition, and therefore ORDER
That the petitioner give notice 10 all persons and
CORPORATIONS Interested that the county commits
sloners will meet at the Bidde0rd House, so called
In the city Of BiddeOrd In said county, on Tuesday
the thirty hrst day ofJanuary, Dlot0at 10 o'clock
In the forenoon, when they will proceed TO view
the premises and estate set forth In the petition.
and Immediately amer such view, at some conyen-
lent place In the vicinity. will give hearing 70
the parties and their witnesses. Said notice 20 be
by causing copies Of Said petition and this order
OF notice thereon. 10 be served upon the CITY
Clerk OF said City OF Biddeford, aud each OF the
assessors of said City, and also by posting up cop
es OF the same In three public places In saidCity
IN. punnshing the same three weeks successfully
In sald city OF BlddefOrd the nrst OF said publ
S SA.ss, anu each OF the other notices 60 be at
.ss.' mtV Jays before the time OF said meeting
tnst Al persons may then and there he pre.ent
anu snew cause, " any they have why the PRAYER
% sAla PeuuSn should not be granted, and said
Asscssors are hereby required BY said county com
fnissioners 10 produce At said time and plaee az
meeting the valuation q copy thereof IN, .hieh
the assessment OF the tar referred 10 I'M sid n.ti
ton, was made BY the Assessors Of said CITY OF
Biddeford. -
Attest @. n. LORD. Clerk.
Copy Of the Petition and Order OF Court thereon.
sui Attest {. b. LORD, Clerk.
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State OF Maine.

YORK, IS. Pursuant to the provisions Of an act
OF the Legislature of said State entitled an act to
change the place OF holding the January term
of the Supreme Judicial Court, in the County
of York, approved on the thirty-irst day OF
March A. D., 1859. We the undersigned Coun-
~ Commissioners, within and for said County
of York. hereby give notice, that the Inhabit-
ants ofthe town of SacO, Il. said County, in pur-
suance of the conditions imposed upon them by
the said act have, within the time limited
therein, and without expense to the said Coun-
ty of York, provided suitable Court room,
and other accommodations for said Court and
officers, and also safe ana convenient place in
said town of Saco, wherein to confne persons
charged with crimes or misdcmeanors during
each session Of said Court to be holden ut said
Saco, to the acceptance of us the said County
Commissioners as provided in said act and
that, on the fifteenth day Of said November, A.
ID. 1889, the said inhabitants of Saco, by their
Committee and Treasurer duly authorized
therefor, executed and delivered TO us the said
County Commissioners, sufficient leases or in
struments in writing To secure the uses afore
said, to said County of York, as provided in
said act, which said leases or instruments in
writing were on the same day duly accepted
by us the said County Commissioners.
JAMES VI. DEERlNG, } Cor,,v Co..
COTTON BEANIE, .Ju'y Yum
ASA G0wEN. "i'Ss'oher''
November IS, 1859.
Owls
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To the Honorable. the Coauiy Commits
.iourr. for the County OF York:

DESPECTFULLY represents, Cornelius Sweetsir
III OF SacO In said county OF York, that no IL pos
sessed OF certain estate real and personal situate
In BiddefOrdin said county OF York; which property
Is assessed and taxed by the Assessors Of said Bid
defOrd, for the year 1852 excessively TO wit, the
sum OF one hundred and nineteen dollars aud nine
teen cents, which amount OF tax Dating the usual
discount for prompt payment he has paid protest
linz however and Teserying all his legal rights.
Your petitioner then gave reasonable notice TO
said Assessors that said valuation, assessment and
tar were unreasonable and excessive. and request
ell them to make him reasonable abatement Of
Of said tax but the said Assessors rcr scd To do
Your petitioner now represents To you the said
Commissioners, that the said valuation, assessment
and tax are unreasonable and excessive, and pray
that you will take such action on the premises as
90 law aud justice shall appcrtaini and that YOU
will make To him reasonable abatement OF the said
tax according to tho Statute In such case made and
provided. ,,,,,,,,.,, ..,,.,,,..-..,,,
Dated saco. Dec ~, 1859.