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FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Bold Talk for RecomStruction-Succe
fUl Expedition OF Gen. Hickman

lHA EAPtditloH oi Uens hickman
NEW EERN, July 9.-The Raleigh Register,
IN referring 10 The extra session OF the Legisla-
ture, says
There is mischief brewing, which bodies no
good TO the Confederate cause. History tells
Us that the Leg iSlature does not warrant us in
expecting anything but mischief at its hands >
The Register says that the Governor organ,
the Raleigh Standard, is doing all in its power
10 lncite The people TO rebel against the Con-
\ federate government. Members Of the Legis-
lature from Caswell county have come out for
reconstruction of the Union, and the Whining
ton Journal says that other members are in
tending to openly advocate the same thing.
The expedition which left on the night of the
81 instant returned on sthe morning of the 7th,
having successfully accomplished its object
General Hickman, commanding the infantry
and artillery attacked the enemy near Kingston,
where he compelled the enemy to remain while
Lieutenant Colonel Lewis and Major Cole,
with sixteen companies of cavalry, proceeded
on to Fienyille, ninety miles from Newbern,
where the track of the Wilmington and We'll
don railroad was destroyed for a great dis
tanoe, by bending double rails, burning burn
ing bridges, ETC.
An extensive saber factory at Kenarsyille;
with many thousand sabers, was burned,
also, an extensive knapsack factory, with
some 20.0oD knapsacks. Nearly every town
through which the cavalry passed contained q
rebel commissary depot full of confederate
stores, which were burnt, together with great
quantities of cotton, tar, pitch, rosin, turpen-
tine horses, and mules.
aaa XeFs IN
was captured from collectors in Vieniansyille,
and large amounts from other tax collectors,
amounting to nearly half million, which,
win the immense amount OF property de-
siroyed, is severe blow to the rebel cause in
North Carolina, all ofwhich was accomplished
without the loss of a man on our side The
enemy Were unable 10 meet our cavalry for
want or force. General Hickman sustained no
loss IN his artillery duel with the enemy at
Kingston.
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o # F / C I A L

WAR DEPARTMENT,
w ADJuFANr GRHERAL's OFrIcF,
WASHINGTON, June g. 1868.
General Orders, No. 1876
The Adjutant General win provide appropri-
ate medal of honor fer the troops who, after the
expiration Of their term have offered their services
to the Government in the present emergency, and
also for the volunteer from other States that
have volunteered their service in the States Of
Pennsylvania and Maryland.
By order of the eecretary of War
Z. d. TOWNSEND,
te so Assistant Adjutant General.
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FROM EUROPE

Arrival OF the Great Eastern.
NEW YORK, July 12.-The Great Eastern has
arrived from Liverpool, with advices to the
30th of June.
Earl Russell announced in Parliament that
Baron Gross assured him that France had not
any intention OF proposing mediation measures
to England 5rr
Mr.. Layard stated the circumstances under
which a clearance was refused to the steamer
Gibralter. The guns Were not suitable for
arming her. However, she is allowed TO go,
ind expected to sail on the 1st instant.
Mr.. Roebuck moved his resolution in favor
OF the recognition of the South. .s-sfHatf-
Lord r. Montague moved an amendment for
continued nuetraiity.
Mr.. Gladstone opposed the motion, and fa-
yored continued on-nterventicn He believ-
ed a restoration OF the Union impossible.
Mr.. Bright bitterly attacked Mr.. Roebuck,
and reiterated his argument in favor of the
North.
Continental politics are unimportant. 9To
Russia's reply on the Polish question is anx-
iously awaited. Itis reported that it has been
received, but the contents have not vet trans
pired.
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DRY GOODS, &c.

GREAT AIMS
PRIZE AUCTION sALl
FRIDAY LAST.
s.ecc yards caALLIKs,
es'coe PIAiD DRESS GOODS.
Alss, Large lot of different kinds Of damaged
DRIss G9qDS ysrT % loT. T.su,prs :.
4. 4 W MEYENBERG,
AZ Market Space, under the Avenue House,
jeI3 between 7th and 9Th streets.
lauTe stock Of
Pusher and French Lace Shavla,
Point, Thread and Valencia Collars and Sets,
Points, Vsienc'as and Embroidered H'dkfs.
Infants Ro 3es and Waists,
Guipure Lsces, all widths,
Steel let and Tortoise Shell Ear Drops,
Pins Eelt Clasps, bracelets, Fans, &c.
Which viii be sold 1T Law PRICES 4 sall Is So
ls Market Space. Penn. avenue,
N2 between 9Th and 9Th streets.
GRENADINES, oRGANN2IEs, x.,onr,
We have just recs iyed q beautiful assortment Of
the above goods Also
Berages Lawns Poplins, Poll de Chivirs,
Together with large stock of Black Silks suitable
Mourning Goods in every variety of quality and
price tmv9l NJ. TAYLOR d 90.
y WRAPPINGs AND sHAWLs.
We have just received
Siik M aanflss a, and d Ssnauss In great Variety
BnrDous, Piccaiominis and Points.
Also, Long and Square Spring Shswls of beautiful
designs fmy sol N. TAYLOR & co.
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SThe Paris correspondent of the New
York CommSrcial Advertiser denies the report
that Sldeii TOOK breakfast and had an inter
view with Napoleon. He further says that
the American Minister so little anticipates
mediation that he is preparing for a visit to
the United States.
MA number Of bachelors, over thirty-five
were drafted in Providence, r. L. On being
laughed at for not being married. and thereby
escaping the draft, they malicionsly replied
a1t is better TO serve three years than for life,
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DRoPosALs PoR Hay, STRAW, AND GRAIN

kJhofoeAhe fon nni Oh pa :" Z, AND dhh1N!
ASSISTANT QUARTERAAs7ER's OFFICE,
Fcruge DEPARTMENT, Cor. @ and 22d streets,
WASHINGTON, D. G., April l6, 1868 y
WE1TTES PROPOSALS are invited for furnishing
HAY, STRAW, OATS, and CORN for the use Of
tas Depot, te be delivered at the Railroad Depot,
or At any of the Government wharves in this city.
The proposals. to be addressed to the under
signed, and they should state the quantity of
each article offered, also the prize and the date
delivery.
Proposals will be received for Ave thousand
(5O0) bushels of Corn or Oats and fifty (50 tons of
Eayor Straw and upwards unless it should be for
the interesa of the Government to contract for .
less amount.
All grain to be put up in good sacks, Of about two
t1 bushels each, which are to be furnished At the
cost of the contractor.
The Hay and Straw to be securely baled,
All Grain and Hay offered to be subject to rigid
irsaection by the Government Inspector.
Contracts will be awarded from time to time to
the lowest responsible bidders, the intere Of
the service may require. Good security will be
required for the faithful fullment of any contract
MADE under this advertisement
Payment to be made at the completion OF the
contract. 3. l.. BROWN,
I'D l7-Sm Captain and A. Q. NJ. u. 8. A.
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PROVOST MARSHAL GKNKRAL's OFFICE, I
WASTvEGrOE NAV @ t3SS

PROVOST MARSHAL GENBRAL'S OPFICH,
WAsEIH6roE, May %, 1865
FoTIos.-The attention of all officers. who have
been honorably discharged on account Of wounds
or disability and who desire to reenter the service
In the Invalid Corps is called to the provisions of
General Orders, No. los, OF 1862 from the War De-
rartment, published in the papers throughout the
country. Such officers are requested to comply
promptly with the provisions of that order, and
to send their written applications, therein pro-
vided for positions in the Invalid Corps (statins
the character their disability with little de-
lay as possible, to the Acting Assistant Provost
Marshal General Of the State in which they may
be. Such Acting Assistant Provost Marshal Gen.
eral will at forward the applications, with his
endorsement, to the Provost Marshal General at
Washington.
Officers for the Invalid Corps will be appointed
Immediately upon furnishing the papers required
by General Orders No. F5 of 1865, from War Depart.
ment. Their pay and emoluments will commence
from date of acceptance of such appointments, and
not from date Of organization of the respective
commands 10 which they May be assigned.
JAMES B. FRY,
my23 Provost Marshal General.
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THE SURRENDER OF WICK ksBURG
Official Dispatches to the War Department.

Antrc ed rrt to the Surren.
der-The Occupation-3n. 600 Prisoners
Taken and so Guns-l9 Generals and
their Staffs, and Major Generals PA.
rOled-Gen. Grant Gives the Prisoners
Five Days Ration<.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
w WAsHIsafoH, January Is, 1853.
In consequence Of the pressure Of business ut the
War Department, passes for citizens to visit the
Army Of the Potomac viii be given ut the once OF
Lieut.. Col. ooHRAD, 132 Pennsylvania avenue
above Nineteenth street.
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GAS FITTING, &c.

W. GAS FIXTURES
w Have In Store, and are daily receiving, GAS
RIGTURES of entirely New Patterns and Designs
and Finish, superior In style to anything heretofore
offered in this market.
We invite citizsns generally TO call and examine
Cur stock of GAS and WATER FIXTURES, feeling
confident that We nave tas best aelsoted stock In
Washington.
- An Work Ia tie above line irtrusted to ou2
care win be promptly attended TO.
mars-u MYERS & McqHAN, 376 d street.
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Wm u. blnn. colo manager ana proprietor
TIE gRs R1aBfts ts5s 81 Htss
sIass Fl
DURING ssH FIR e sfaMsS Il iasiSss SEASON
unrival!ed operatic, Pansomimic aud Terpsi
4e Rs1faF%sPss f 4Hs Sx %dRsn the
MISS EVA BRENT.
The Char ming Cantatrics:
The great drama In one act entitled
uss. sa Sax o. 5ai
fGEs5sHSaRg 81 I'M ! ESsSas az siS Ss' - '' LET:
beautiful 4 sssI tsiFS55ff;s K HSn' sso'''
5 Of III con.
And 81 ssE DfnaS sIIEs iFeRass GHRsH bHY' beH2Ya'an'
eaa Es sSsaS ,: end y ssu2ss, in
stReducea Prices. iyls6t
WASHINGTON TAEATER,
ELEVENTH STREET, NEAR PA. ,AvENUE.
xEPsEsP4y xEPssEsPAY EIsHF EIsHF Jaly 5ay 1sss sss
Jane Ensli,h q entire great company from fremont
aas !sn1S bsas Fars
1h' "lIafi pPfle London
By the onderful, Besutiful Boy. Angelo.
;. '0s = isf5!f SSts sSs6 KS5iTS. 5disTFS's,n'f'
The The.ter is now Being richly adorned and
amply ventilated. and means viii be left untried
shs1 will eSnduse to the comfort of all and pastic
Admission 76, 90 and Is cents. Secure your seats
in advance. 1t
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IN OF
ARTIFICIAL
CHENPLASTIC BONE TEETH,
WITHOUT METAL PLAfH on CLASPS,

DIR. 3. b. sIGlSMOND,
SIe Sroadssay, Fsss York, dad $50 Fexssy1ssass
Asssss< tsissesa liza and l3tA sts., WasAssston,
Calls the attention Of the pnblic to the foliowine
sdYsr.ages of sis improved system: A
/. The Tests of his manufacture VIII HS1
asrsr ee,sode change color By any
acids being three -fourths lighter than sny other
3. No teeth or roots need be extrated, IS the
artificial ones can be inserted over tAeru.
8. The roots win be made inofFsnsive, and never
10 ache.
ones can be made Immediately, thereby rrssaryl Ing
tae nxtural expression OF ths face which under the
old system is frequently disigured.
s. This work hss been faliy tested over ave
years by many of the hrst chemists and physicians
OF this country.
DR.. s. has also invented q white undestructivs
metal filing, with which the most sensitive teeth
can be hllsp without pain, asd can build ub per.
feet. sound tooth any side roots, which viii last
through lifstetime.
Call and examine for Yourself NO f0-6m
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THE WEEKLY STAR,

This excellent Family and News Journal,
containing greater variety OF interesting
reading than can he found i'm any other, Is
published OF Friday morning. "fsF.
TEENs-Cdsk, tnrayfatlg in udranc..
Single cory, per annGm. ........ e. 90
rive SCpitss .'-.....,........... 20
TIN copies. eS..................... 9ea
Twenty-Five copies ...............20 20 90
1t invariably contains the "Washington
News that has made The Daily Evcaing Star
circulate so generally throughout the country
y Single copies Tin wrappers> can be pro-
cured at the counter, Immediately after the
Issue OF the paper. Price-THREE GENTS.
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DRoPOsALs FOR WOOD AND COAL.

tDhOPOSAIS FUN WOOD AND COAL,
PosI OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June "a. 1885
signed until IL O'Clock NJ, on Wsdnesd AZ, the sth
day Of July, for furnishing for the use of this
$50 tons !224a lbs. to the toni of the best White
Ash Goal, furnace size
sSo cords fs Best Seasoned sc%s osi Wood
Parties will be at liberty to bid for the Wood
or aSa
Satisfactory arrangements must be naae to Sc
The Wood is to be corded aud mea mred upon
the premises, and one be sawed into three
PIECES and the cot othsF half into two and all to be
The Oesl is to be slowed away in the vaults,
No bids viii Be entertained unless satisfactory
evids nee can be furnished of the reliability and
Samples Of Goal, such ss is desired, can Be seen
by calling upon the Superintendent.
,;Iar ;payms1ts ne will be promptly made after the de-
Proposals. should be addressed to the under:
and endorsed JAS fI5 We and
ie e24-d Disbursing Clerk. Post once Department.
R--The time for receiving the above proposals.
win be exts nded to the 10Th of July. jy I'd
d MAYORS OFFICE, July 6. 1863
uS 81 be hs H d, M S es bs
grading and srsyeliing Off street from the bridge
R a
gutter line. The gravel to be OF good quality,
rakea clean OIL stones oil I'm proper size, and well
rolled with heavy roller.
Proposals will state the price for grading per
cukic yard, and per square yard for grsvelling.
The bids will be opened at IL M. on the 10th Of
July 1859.
No part of the appropriate will be paid except
on the certih cate of the Commissioners.
f. B. DORSETT,
Commissioner First Ward.
SAMUEL q WROE,
GEORGE LOWRY,
~ y7-eo3t Assistant Commissioners.
ID MAYORS OFFICE, July 7. 1853
I PROPOSALS Win be received at thi. Office unit
u O'Clock m. on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, for
grading and gravslng south street. from Sd to
9Th street west The gravel to be OF quality to be
approved By the Commissioner and Assistant. The
gravel to be nine inches in the center, taperng to
four inches at the gutter line; to be well raked of
stones Of en- improper size, and to be well rolled
with heavy roller.
Bidders win state the price per cubic yard for
grading and square yard for graveling.
No part of the appropriation Will be paid the
contractor except upon the certificate of the Com
missioner and Assistant Commissioners that t. e
JAMES 81. BIRCH,
Commissi 5ner of Seventh Ward.
WILLIAM WISE,
WILLIAM J. AIKEN,
jyS-t Assistant Commissioners
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS TO THE
$4,000 WORTH OF
BA " K R UPT !sTO CK
TO BE SOLD AT HALF-PRICEl
Just received the en- tire strck Of
DRY GOODS
of W. T Rich ardson, of the city of New York, at
LANSBURGH & BROS
BALTIMOREB BARGAIN STORE,
575 SEVENTH STREET,
8 doors aboveI.
The stock is complete, and must positively be
closea ont in few days. We mention in part
Blsselea and Brown Musiins ut H. Is. ls, 20 and
Lig d q and Dark cslicoes of best makes at ls and
Bleaebed and B rown sheetings at much reduced
Linen Table Cloths, Towels. Napkins, etc., very
Large Bsa spr. ads from 81 to 81.
ssGoods Of every description will be closed oat
Plain Barge aniglais only Ga cents per yard,
GOOD linsn s Crash for Ievenps isc pe yard
White Goods, such as plain and checkered Jaco-
nets. plain and eotted Swiss much below the
900 slk and !. bingham Sun Umbrellas. from Is
SILK Mantil!s. and Lace sha Wis at sacrifice,
Hosiery snd Gloves I Of every description,
HOOP sKIRTs-HOOP SKIRTS,
In the greatest variety, which We guarantee Of
the bsst make Amongst them csn be found
Best !H So ya1as are
With great many other goo ds too numerous to
mention, at
LANsBURGH BROS
BALTIMORE BARGAIN STORE,
375 SEVENTH STREET,
THREE DonRs ABOVE 1 STREET
P.S.-Store open every evening until O'Clock
jy72w-
TlONAL LOAN.
The secretary of the Treasury having extended
FIRST DAY OF AUGUST NEXT
the privilege of conversion shall continue until
that date to furnish
TIN NEW
SIX PER CENT. BOMBS
UNITED STATES,
PAYABLE
TWENTY YEARS FROM DATH,
Or after Ave years at the option of the government
These Bonds are the
CHEAPEST GOVERNMENT SECURITY
new in the market.
BEING SOLD AT PAR
and yielding
SIX PER CENT. INTEREST
IN GOLD,
Equivalent st present price OF coin to
Nine per Cent. in Currency.
They offera
SECURE AND PROFITABLE MODE OF IN
VESTMENT,
For large or small sums.
THE co Q Pen B0 DS
are issued in
S5O's, 8 0j's $5lB's, and Sl,O00's
and the
REGI5EEhkD BONDS IN
S50's, slG0's, S50''s. 81 l,O,O's, and S5ooos.
Persons desiring further Information concerning
the loan can procure, upon application at our
counter, or by mail, circulars answering all
questions that may arise.
JAY COOKE & CO., Bankers,
~ 452 18th street
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M TEETH
NH LlQMIa. N ID thA InyAntof and Pstantaa

!" TEETH.
Nl. LOOMS, d. d. the Jnysnsor and Pstsntss
ssrsonsiiy At his sfioe in this c,sy. Many
psrscas can wear these teeth who cannot
wear Others and no person can wear others Who
sanaet wear teese.
Parsons calling st my ONCE can be accommodated
With any style and price ct Teeth they may desire;
elsanest, strongest and most perfect dsntu<e that
art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE win bs
mere fully warrsnted
Rooms in this city-No. 33s Pennsylvania avenue
between 9Th and 10th streets. Also, S07 Arch st..
Philadelphia. marA-N
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DENTISTRY.

Z, DR. LOCKWOOD,
SUHGBON Dentist, Eashirstes BMildias
so-nsr Pa arsxEs a.d SegsE;h st.-Tseth k@
inserted on yulcaniEed Rubber, cheap S1k<k@lK
and improved plan. Also Gold andQIY1Yf0
SILVER Plates made in superior style.
Teeth extracted without pain. ApH-4w*
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HEADQUARTERS REPAYMENT OF WASH

Office Chief QIar,c-mas:er, May q, 1SS3
DEALERS IN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, GAR
DEN SEEDS &C., are requested to furnish this ofdce
price lists of the various articles of their trade
The same should be directed to Lieutenant Colo
mel ELIAS NJ. GREENE, Che Quartermsstsr, De-
partment of Washington. my 25-u
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ADJUSTMENTS.

CANTERBURY HALL,
LQUyRIANA Av.. HEAI SIxFH 8-aass
VIM. D. Sinn. Sole Manager and Proprietor
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U q R o P u A N HOT e l.,
Il Corner Pennsylvania az. and Eleventh st
WASHINGTON CITY, d. G.

Strangers, Sojourners, and Residents yESNkN
will find every convenience and facility &k.HH
for comfort at this Hotel. 1t is admirably cOn-
Quoted upon the celebrated
EUROPEAN PLAN,
the guests and patrons paying for only what they
choose to purchase.
1t is located in the very business centre of the
city, approachoble by Street Passenger Cars with
placet of Public Amusement, Of Business, the De-
Partments and Capitol and every place of interest
in the city of Washin gton or GEORGETOWN.
The BAR is su pplied with Choice Liquors and
Beverages, and With Wines and Ales of the best
brands and yintages.
To sum up-this Hotel presents inducements of a
rare Kind to all who may be pleased to extend to it
their favor and patronage.
p EMR1OH European Hotel,
5y Ain Corner Pa av. and lIth st.
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DROPUsALs FOB HATS, GAPS, SHOES, DRY
u GOODS. &c,

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON,
tFce Of CHEF Itnarte.nsaster, Jnly l. 16SS.f
,,s rsen proposals. s.ein!ited for farnishias for
folsn4nS a<tclea, suitable for clothing contraband
men, ~oSaen and daildren
Russell Brbgans and other seryiceable Shoes,
for men. women, and ehildren's wear.
Chip, felt, and woolen Hats, and cloth Caps.
Resoy male hickory and check Shirts, and Den.
ham Over ais
kerseys, linseys. sinshams, blankets, and other
Woolen and Cotton Goods
Samples should be sent with each bid, at the ex-
ps nse Of the party forwarding the same.
No bids Will be entertained unless satisfactory
evidence can be furnished of the reliability ana
loyalty of the bidder
Proposals will be opened from time to time. and
contracts awarded as the interests of the service
may require.
Good security will be required fer the faithful
fulhilment of any contract made under this adver-
tieement.
Proposals should be addressed TO the under
signed, and ndorsed " Proposals for furnishing
Dry Soc Dis. &c. ELIAS d. GREENE,
Lieutenant Colonel, Chief Quartermaster,
~ z I'm Oepartmant of Wass iuRtou.
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PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSAL LIB Are invited till the 18th day
- of July, 1865 at II O'Clock m, for furnishin g
the Subsistence Department with 2o,Glo barrels OF
FLOUR. : -
Bids win be received for what is known as No. l,
No 9, and Ne. s. and for any portion less than the
1000 barrels. Separate bids will be received for
Flour put iD coed second hand ba .rels of the same
grade as shove Bids for differeIt grades, and for
second hand barrels, should be upon separate
sheets of paper.
The delivery of the Flour to be commenced on
or about the 2th July, Or as soon thereafter as
barrels M daily: delivered either At the Government
the Railroad Depot, Washington, D. G.
The barrels to be strong and head lined.
Payment will be N ade in certificates of indebted
ness or such other funds the government may have
for distribution.
Just before the -four is received. +. +
An oath Of allegiance must accompany each bid.
No bid will be entertained frem parties who have
previously failed to comply with their bids from
bidders not present to reapend.
Bids to be directed 70 Col. A. BECKWITH, A.
%. G. & G. 3. o. 8 A., WASHINGTON D. c., and IN
dorsed Proposals for Flour" jyl.td
.
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FIvE-T ENTY BENDS.

Ne are now prepared to furnish to purchasers
q. 8. .FIVE-TWENPY BONDS
ei AL denominations, upon application. without
. any delay -
oupscrloers no idtns our receipts are notified tn al
saen bones are ready for delivery and are rsauest
eai Ior LRem, Jay COOKE e. CO.. s
WITT & so l6th stSeet,,
Nebraska advertiser., 1863-09-12
h Grave Yard.

The necessity Of securing and fencing
the lots which have been so long used
as the resting place for our dead. has
long been felt by this entire community
and frequently discussed; yet as is so Of
ten the case, where a task devolves on
all. nothing is done.
Now, however, / am most happy to
state that the ladies of Brownville are
about to assume all responsibilities and
endeavor to have this hallowed spot Sc
cured and neatly fenced ere il is again
clad Ia the snowy robes Of Winter.
l am desired 10 notify moi only the
citizens Of Brownville, but all in the
surrounding country who may feel an
interest in this step that their attendance
is earnestly requested at a preliminary
meeting which is TO be held at the Pres
bylsrian Church, Saturday Sept. 18th,
at 8 p. IN, where ali persons are inyited
10 present their plans or views concern
ing this matter.
Nebraska advertiser., 1863-09-12


The PRINcIPAL DEFECT IN Our
MONITOR TURRETs.-At the first bonn
bardment of Tort Sumter, the Monitors
had so many of the bolts in their turrets
driven in, that a number of persons were
disabled. and now Captain Rodgers, one
of our most valuable officers, has been
killed by a similar disaster.
AS our readers are generally aware,
these turrets are IL inches in thickness,
made of plates l inch thick, bolted to-
gether by numerous bolts. The terrible
concussion of large shot breaks the bolts,
and knocks off the nuts on the ends of
them, which are very dangerous to all
persons standing near, We know of no
more promising field for the employment
of inventive genius than Improvements
in the mode of boulding up these turrets.
Inventors who may turn their attention
to it will do well to dear in mind the in
expedency ofifOrging and ~fashioning very
larges masses of wrought iron.-Sientifc
.Americdu.