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TIE MARRIAGE QUESTION IN MABytxn
a number Of Maryland papers have recently nnb
iishf an abstract Of the decision Of judge C,ans
IN reference 10 the validity Of marriages con
required by law. This decision has been to-
IN such manner as TO lead to the impression tba
license is unnecessary To correct such impres
article Of the Revised Code on the snbisct ''Ni
SEC. l2i IL any person I'm this State shaII rna,,,
without license, or without such publication a
the law requires, on conviction he shall h. tinsC
eLOO- Ihls section does not apnIy to Quakers
VINO marry according TO usages of their society
sec 10. IL any person belonging TO this stat,
shall go ont of this State and there maIrv x,i,t
any person belonging to this State without iicens
or publication, he shall be fined S,O0
Sec. I26. If any minister shall marry s,y,
without such license or publication, he snail n,
conviction thereof, be fined 500 VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

LAYING OF A CORNER SroSK-The co,na, ,,o,.
OF the Catholic Church TO be erected In Warren
ton, was laid on Monday last, the ceremonie
being conducted by the Right Rev John McGill
bsnop OF Richmond, assisted by Rev DR.
McCaffey, President Of ST Mary's College nea,
Emmettsburg, Md, and Rev. Or. Early. Presj
dent OF Georgetown College, d. c., who delivered
tue closing discourse. The Warrenton Flag saw,
novel and interesting character and drew too
large assem- blsge ON various parts of the conn
try The erection Of the church will soon h,
commenced, and perhaps be ready for occupapc,
Dy tue Isl OF January next. IL will cost 80 sO6
which Is the contract price, exclusive of the lot
donated Tor the purpose by Rice w. PAYNE. ESQ
TO Mrs. Rice w. Payne do the friends OF M
enterprise chiefly owe Its success. --
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TERRIFIC Hail STORM IN yIRGIS1. On rra.
day last, says the Leesburg (Loudoun) Washing.
tonlanl our county, in the vicinity of LeesbnrS
was visited with another Of those terrific hal
this spring. Some Of our farmers have LOST tbs,,
entire corn crop, and sustained other serious dam
age Messrs Robert Bentley, Sr, Sanderson
Ihrit; ana Murphy c. Shumate, as far as we have
corn were nearly all destroyed One of Mr.,
Thrills horses had an eye knocked out bv the
nail, and a number Of fowls were killed by II
All the farmers within Its range have suffered
very materially. LOudoun has been erceedinoIv
unfortunate this season in the frequent vistations
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The Africans at Key west-Their Departure


The Charleston Coiirier publishes the following
late intelligence from the Africans at Key West,
up TO the 18Th inst:
We are indebted to a merchant and resident of
Kew w est, who came passenger In the, Isabel,
for some further particulars relative TO the caps
tured Africans which were taken into that port.
He estimates the whole number TO have been
little over 500. From 260 to $50 of these have
died since their arrival, chiefly from dropsy, dys-
EMERY, and opthalmia. These diseases are sup
posed TO have been contracted by the close con-
hnement aboard the slave vessels. Two vesses,
chartered by the Government, were, at the q me.
OF the arrival and departure ofthe Isabel, engaged
In taking in cargOes, to be conveyed to Liberia
The first took $40 and the second over 40o-leav-
ing balance Of about 400 at Key West
Our informant expressed much surprise relative
to the story in the papers Of the rescue of portion
Of the negroes at Key West and or their be ng
carried off. He assured positively that there Is
not particle of truth in the report Every negro
brought into Key West so far has been accounted
for by the United States Marshal, who is vigil
liant officer. There was intimation that such
an attempt would be made, but the slightes fear
was never entertained that 1t would be successful
strict guard was kept up day and night, con-
sstlng OF police force of the citizens and de-
tachment Of United States Marines, and, in addi-
ton To this, United States man-of-war was in
port most Of the time, so that none but the most
fool-hardy would attempt rescue under such
circumstances.
After the intimation alluded to was given, the
guard was doubled, and four field pieces were
mounted on small garrison erected for the pur-
pose-two Of the pieces pointing towards the sea,
and two towards the town. A picket fence was
also erected around the sheds containing the Afri
cans, and sentry boxes raised at proper distance
near the enclosure. The first cargo bound for re
shipment TO Africa was taken on board the vessd
chartered for that purpose on the Sd of July and
sailed few days after The second vessel arrived
at hey West on the 18TH and her cargo on boad
by the l4th. After completing her cargo the slip
attempted to get out TO sea, bnt was detained by
calm.
Our informant further states that the scene wit
messed on the Africans taking their departure was
truly heart-rending. They begged upon their
knees, threw themselves down, and bv signs in
every possible way, communicated their Tepug-
nance to going back. Such as had picked up
Few English words spoke for themselves and the
rest, asking the physician and the Marshal to
allow them to remain, and let the citizens do
whatever they wished with them No man could
nave witnessed the departure without feeling that
IL was great wrong and an act of inhumanity in
sending them back to their own country And
the negroes had the Intelligence to comprehend
it. 1t was also stated positively that two, at
least, Of the negroes who had been captured on
the brig Echo and returned. were among the
number brought into Key West.
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CoLoRED PAssENG EEs AND THE CUNARp STRAW
rss-By the Europa, from Boston, last October
io9r colofed persons took passage to LIVERPOOL
Prior to their leaving they received the
notice from the agent Of the steamer:
FOR your Information, we desire to info,,
you that separate table will be provided ~,
yo9rseIi and party on board the Europa. hence
70 LlverPooi, where everything will be furnished
you that first class cabin passengers are entitled
toi tne person who applied for your tickets did
no' STATE the fact that the party were colored
this interfere with your expectations nIe,ss .DI,
al THIS once at once, and we will refund the pa,'
sage money" VIC P"s-
The colored people brought this matter nm .,
an aBti-slavery gathering In Bristol En0Isndp =,
was thence brought TO the notice of Sir Samnal
Cunard who responded to the letters addressed
TO him as follows
DO not see that any advantage would re,nl,
rom discussing the subject matter of youy lot
ters, therefore must decline enteying in,o 80
correspondence on the subject - INV ""J
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VI Notwithstanding the declaration Of ex- Sen.
ator Dickinson, on behalf Of the Breckenridge
branch, and OF Senator Douglas and his friend,
that there is to be no compromise, the Journal OF
Commerce is laboring to induce all the elements
OF opposition to the Republican party to combine
ana prevent the election Of Mr.. Lincoln. Gone
electoral ticket can do It," says the Journal "and
the electors should be left free how to vote. and
bigh-minded men should be selected ~ As =
chncher to the logic, the writer goes on to show
that Brec knridge would have twelve States IL the
election should be carried to Congress. Lincoln
nfteen, Douglas one, Bell one, and four ties.
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NEW Books.-We are indebted to the pub
Iishers for sending us, through the hands of Tay.
Tor & Maury, booksellers Of this city, Appleton
Companion Handbook of Travel, containing 9
full description of the principal cities. towns
and places Of interest, together with the hotel,
and routes Of travel through the United State.
and the Canadas, with colOrcd maps; New York
published by d. Appleton & Co. 443 and Al:
Broadway 1850 very useful publication, es
pecially at this season Of the year.
We also return thanks to Mr.. Joe ShiIlingtor
and TO Taylor 4 Maury, booksellers, for COPY
from each, Of HarPer's Monthly for next month
August
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ihE mAssssAs GAP RAILROAD The Ro.L
In2Lam Register says: az. A Stands. Fac one
OF the conuaGtors on this end Of the NJ G. Rail
OF the Richmond Dispatch, writing frpm IN.
place on the subject OF the slow proeress OF ~
IMPROVEMENT; The correspondent Of the Dispaicb
very ii, Greatly ala not understand what he was
VIII ng about The work on the road is eoIno
actively forward, and will be Completed Nv ny
time promised. A larger force 10 now nnop az III
Hns then has been upon IL for the last two wear.
ana VIII De pressed to the earliest posi- BILE com,
pirHoh- we pledge ourselves TO announce a,
on ? any suspension Of labor that NAV occnI on
The line, and report anything that looks 20 de,sv
20 the completion Of this Improvement.
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THE CROPS IN FAuoUIER coUSrY-The Warren
Ton flag says: "Harvesti this section Is now over
ana from all We can learn we incline To The
opinion that the crop of wheatis about an average
one notwithstanding the damage done to il by
Ine Joint worm, &c. The oat crop is also good
rains We had quite a refreshing shower on
Tuesday, attended with considerable hail which
cooled the intense heat ofthe atmosphere without
doing any damagen
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THE TOBACCO GROwER's CONFERENCE.-The
Convention, representing the tobacco growing
counties of Maryland, assembled on Thursday at
Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges county, to take
into consideration the expediency ofexecuting the
act passed 1.-THE recent session Of Legislature pro-
yiding for the removal of the State Tobacco w are
houses TO deep water. We understand that dele
cations have been appointed from 81 Mary's,
Charles, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery,
Calvert and Frederick counties. The commit tee
appointed at late Prince Georges county meet
ing, to investigate the subject az Baltimore, have
performed their duty, and we learn, submitted a
report to the Convention adverse 10 the proposed
removal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

CONDITION OF THE U. s TREAsuRY.-Tb,
amount in the treasury subject to draft at the close
OF last week was four million three hundred thou
sand dollars. In the absence of means of obtain
ing money by loan as authorized by the act of the
last session, the Treasury Department congratu
lates itself upon receipts from customs consider
ably in excess Of those for the corresponding term
Of last year. The treasury receipts may be sui
hcient 10 meet the ordinary demands Of the Gov
eminent, while for some Of the extraordinary one,
Congress must provide means for defraying here
after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

u A suit has been commenced against the
New York Express, by Mr.. De witt, the publisher.
for an alleged infringement Of a copyright Mr..
De Witt is the proprietor of the so-called Con.
fession' OF Hicks, the pirate, for which he paid
that malefsctor previous to his execution The
confession was published on the day he was hung,
and was immediately transferred entire to the
columns Of the Express. The damages are laid
q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

u The drill Of the Chicago Zouaves at the
Academy Of Music, New York, on Thursday
night, was witnessed by an audience which
nlied ell the available space In the building.
The maneuvers Of the company were performed
with even more than their accustomed precision
and heGtness, and were received by the multi
tude with the most decided demonstrations of
approyaI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

II Mr. Breckenridge passed through Wheel
ing On Monday last, ION his way homeward, and
was the recipient Of much attention. He spent
the day in the city, visited It's manufacturing
establishments, and expressed himself highly
pleased with the energy and industry manifested
oy the population. On taking his departure he
yielded to the wishes of the people and delivered
d brief speech in acknowledgment of the hOspi-
tality he had meet with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

ORANGE COUNTY (VA) ITEMS On Monday
next. tie 23d inst, is the July term Of Orange
county Court. The following Justices constitute
the Court: Col. Garrett Scott, p. J; William w
IhomPson, Thomas r. TOwles, Robert Collins,
and Robert Roach, associates
meeting was called at Rhoadsville for the
purpose of making an effort to put stop to
the proceedings Of the vigilance committee. But
few persons assembled, and ii was thought ad-
visable that no action should be taken against
the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

COAMIssIONKR OF INDIAN AFFAIRs-Hon A
B. Greenwood, the gentlemanly and efficient
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, who has been
absent from the city for the last three weeks on
visit to his home in Arkansas, whittier he had
accompanied his family, who intend to remain
there for the present, has returned and resumed
the duties OF his position. During his brief stay
away, he availed himself Of the opportunity to
Visit the Cherokee Indians, lin close proximity to
Arkansas for the purpose of ascertaning. IL DOS
sible, the cause Of their recent difficulties and
endeavoring to adjust them lie held several
interviews with them, which were very satisfac.
tory, and says that when he left things were in
such condition that there was little fear OF any
further trouble In this quarter
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WARRENroN.-Ita appears from a special censp,
OF Warrenton, that the number Of white persons
In the corporation on the LIST May, 1850, was $40:
number Of slaves, 54s; free negroes, SO. Total
population, Az: Number Of carriages p; pianos
52i sewing machines %; births 80; deaths "a
ssine OF real estate S527 SIS; annual value s35.
SiI 90. White males in the corporation over II
years Of age, 1876. -
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BRIL- AND EVERETT MEETING IN CULPEPRR
meeting Of the political friends of Bell and
Everett was to be held to-day at Culpeper Court
house The Hon. John s. Pendleton was to adj
dress the meeting, and other distinguished gen
uemen were expected to be in attendance. Pro-
vision had been made for the comfortable accom-
modaton OF the ladies as well as gentlemen A
Bell and Everett flag was also to be raised
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III The Excelsior and Atlantic Base Bal,
Clubs played a match at South BROOKLYN Thurs
daY afternoon, and after most interesting contes,
the Atantics were beaten, being their second de-
ieat In three years Not less than 10 900
Were on the grounds and neighboring places to
witness the match.
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ODEON HALL CIGAR STORE.

To TIE LOrerS Of Real Genuine Hayana CT
gars and Extra Fine Cheering Tobacco.
The subscriber most respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally that he he opened
the above store with an entire new stock consi
ing of the very choicest brands of HAVRNA
ClGARS that could he procu red in the market
CO, of all the favorite brands His Wholesale
stock Will be found complete, consisting Of every
guam suitable Tor this market. Fine Turkish
anc AL other kinds of SMOKING TOBACCO /
snail be IN receipt. per steamer of a spIendid
assortment OF genuine MEEA SCHAjJhl PIpES
and CIGAR SMOKERS -i IL LAD
My long exPe fence in the business and INV faoiIi-
ties In the no thern markets will enabls M 10 sail
as low, II Lot lower than any other honse n the
city. HENRY SEITm =" 'iio
jy2l St. No as pa Az EEL n ~: H.,
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Z The Harvard University have invited the
Prince of Wales 10 visit their institution, and
according to the Boston papers, the invitation
has been accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

IL Prince Frederic William heir to the Prus-
sian Crown, has assumed The duties of Grand
Master Of all the Masonic lodges Of the kingdom.
In succession to Gen. Selasinsky, deceased,
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spin, Of the Morning Press.

The Constitutions comments approvingly upon
The letter Of Mr.. Charles O'CoRer, Of New York,
TO the committee Of the recent Brenckinridee
and Lane ratification meeting in that city. The
anne paper erihcises the late address of the Doug
les National Executive Committee.
Inc I.fs'hgsHer eKPatiates at length upon the
na'y OF the old-lne wings in the present political
osmpsign.
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FRANCE AND MExIco.-DIspatches received al
the State Department from Mr. Faulkner. our
Minister to France, make no mention OF the III.
mored Intervention by France In the affairs OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

IL The Republican Blues, Of Savannah, ga g,
one Of the crack military companies of the 'Em-
Pire State OF the South" are on a visit to New
York city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

iD-An extensive fire was raging wednesday
evening in the woods near Egg Hsrbor, supposed
to have originated from the burning out OF a coal
pit. The flames seemed to have extended in
length and breadth some twenty II We miles, and
were rapidly approaching the line Of the railroad
Two houses were known to have been DESTROYED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

Commemorative should have stated the other
day that MIR. Daniel Radcliffe had been appointed
Assistant Solicitor, instead OF Solicitor, Of the
Court OF Claims
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u There seems to be strong probability that
the steamer Great Eastern will visit Annapolis to
take in supply Of coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-21

u fun report Of the steamboat disaster on
James river will be found In our Geographic col
umn
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LOST AND FOUND.

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From the SMITH o.
- man Grounds, a small BRO w
pONEI. A suitable reward will be given In
ior Information Ia regard TO him, or his re-N>A
turn TO the Smithsonian Institution. jyAM
"a REWARD Lost on Wednesday July g.
w. coming from Frederick ST., Georg etown, to Nj
and 10Th sts, Washington, a handsome Col ID
BRACELET, with three cameo sets The finder
Will please leave 1t at SOTHORON'S Drug store
Georgetown, where they will receive the above re-
ward. Nv 10 St.
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BOARDING..

ROARDING.-Thr or four SINGLE gentlemen
- can be accommodated with Il. ard IN a pri vate
faml o. the Island. Ii is the pleasantesi location
on the Island, aud nearest point To the CITY. Adj
dress ii IL Il H., City Post Once. jy ls-Iwt
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PERSONAL.

t CAUTION.
Il He Public are hereby notified that nv wife
Cathar ne Sohlos or, has left my he'd and board
without Just cause or prov1catlon. This is TO in
form the public that wall pay no debts of her CON
tracing after this date. 80
MARTIN sCHLOSSER.
Washington, July q, 1863. - it,
Il GLERY, of Philadelphia "a. He was last
heard from in the summer of 1851, in Washing ton.
Perry, during the Mexican War, under the name
Oh John J. Wilson; ALSO on the BIandywIne under
reesIvad by addressing his broihe E. ID. Ci.ERY
32S Walnut st. Philadelphia, Pa. jy IL Isw5w
MADAME MORRICE, The GREAT AsrRoLo-
IsE GIsT AND DucTREss, just from EEyops-This
highly gin and intell gent lady can be Consulted
on the Past, Present and Future Events Cali At
No. 2o5 Twenty second street, between n and II.
Washington. ie 10 Sm> -
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~ UNION PRAYER MEETING AT
AFTERNOON, at o'clock. It.
n~CHALKLEY GILLINGHAM, of Wood.
N lawn, Va, "a mlnIster,D IS expected at
TO MORROW, at Ii O'Clock Citizens are in
vited. IT.
1- WASHINGTON COMMANDERY No
lS X. T.--ThOse members intending to patti
cPate IN the visit of the Command 10 New York
are hereby notified To- meet at the Asylum. THIS
saturday EVENING, at 30 clock, for the purpose
OF making final arrangements thereto. PunctIali-
ty Is urgently required.
by order oil the r. Commander.
1t F. |. McCLERE, Recorder.
o~yACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIA.
association will he held on MONDAY, the 131 inst,
At O'Clock, IN the hall over Bnckles store room,
south side of Pa. av., between az and 9th streets
Nj good conservative Democrats are invited to
walk up and subscribe to the Constitution.
BY order OF CORNELIUS BOYLE. Pres.
NM. J. DONOHOO, Sec'ry. jy 2l-2t'
0%CARD-Those gentlemen who so promptly
lS responded TO the call, TO subscribe Their
mite towards the erection of IlbeTty Pole I'm N
on which TO hoist the names of those gaent stan
dard Bearers ofthe Great Republican PARTY which
knows no North. no South o East 10 West but
the who'll Country, LINCOLN AND HANLIN,,
are hereby Informed that the Commissioner of
Public Buildings has withdrawn his consent here
tofore given, permit ing the Republicans to erect
u any place where his power extends it is there
fore suggested, that the several subscribers 10 said
pole, meet at the Republican ''wIgwam' teOrner I'd
and Indiana aveLue,l on MO NDAY NIrHT the
III init at clock. t. consider what action
should now be taken in the premises. jy2l2t
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BY A. GREEN. Auctioueer.

by A. OhEENF huUtIVuotIs -
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FlRNl-
35ch instast, shall D., at the resld snce Il gen
ueman declining hOusekeeo NO az 81 . g.
between 5th add 6th, lately opposite wesley
Ch.pe At 10 O'Clock q ms al exceilent assortment
of Furniture, Nlz:
Fine Walnut Dauask covered Parlor Set,
Castor. Arm, and 6sthIc Chairs.
Mahogany Hair seat sad X ush Reception Chsirs.
Mhatnot. Ma ble-toP Centre SDd Extension
Tables, Oek Hal Set, &c.
Gilt frame French Plate dlrrOrs.
Gas Cbande'i rs. fine Refrigerator,
Jenny Lind add other Be- st. ads.
China. Glass. and CroOkery Wave.
Wind w Sha - brussels Carpets.
0I 9th aud Maiting.
Feather Beds, Bedding and Mst ressss,
Coo ing ana 'iher Stoves.
tohen Nee uisItes. &C.
Term: All suns undsT SIS o1sh: over s7s, =
credit of2 and months, for notes stisfa JIOriiT
endorsed, b arIng interest.
j,Is eo6ds A.. GREEN, Auot.
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By WALL 4 BARNARD. Auc,lon era.


ISLAND AND NORTHERN IBtR rTES
II BUILDING LoTs AT AUCTION On THURS
DAf AFTERNODN 18Th lust Al s ,'olook We
will sci the pr mis- q, Lots Nc. 6. :. and l9
~ SqUa,e - Ntuat q an the most IMPROVING pa
7th streets west. Ana on FRIDAY AFTER
NOON the 9TH inst At O'Clock, on tue prem
Ises. the NOrtrrru Inerty Lots, 40 {. and =, Of
DavIhson's Eul di N Il squa-e ST. sItuatsd on
north ~. between 9'h an lHh street west
Tens: One-tourth ossh; balarce IN &. l.. and Is
months, with interest," secured D. deed II trust on
the pr smses.
UIs WALL a BARNARD. Auot.
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q The MARYLAND RAILRoAD.-The Marlboro
Gazette says: ''The prospect for building the
road from Upper Marlboro TO intersect with the
Annapolis Railroad at Millersville is growing
more and more suspicious every day The land
owners on the route, as far as ascertained, have
agreed to take additional stock in the com pany
70 the amount Of the value Of the lands throug b
which the road is to pass This, with thu offer
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railrosd, to equip our
road with cars, &c, adds greatly to the chances
Of having IL completed We are pleased to an
nounce that renewed exertons will be put forth,
under more favorable auspices, to push on the
work to speedy completion Mr. Bowie, the
newly-elected president, is a working man, and
has never been known TO lag behind In any cause
ne has undertaken The retiring president, Col.
Sellman, had the entire confidence Of the COM
pany, and his determination to resign the Office
was much regretted -