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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

the first day of July next, Of first proof, du-
ty of forty cents on each and every gallon.
and 10 lower rates of duty shall be levied or
collected than upon the basis Of first proof,
and shall be increased in proportion for any
greater strength than the strength of first
proof; and that upon all such spirits imported
prior to the passage of this act there shall be
levied, collected, and paid an additional tax
of forty cents per gallon, to be collected un-
der the direction and according to regula-
tions established by the Secretary of the
Treasury.
Sec. 8. And be 1t further enacted, That
consuls Of foreign countries in the United
States, who are not citizens thereof, shall be,
and hereby are, exempt from any income tax
imposed by the act referred to in the first
section of this act, which may be derived
from their official emoluments, or from proper
ty in such countries Prorided, That the
Governments which such consuls may rep
resent shall extend similar exemption to con-
suls of the United States.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That
the provisions of the &C. entitled An act
further to provide for the collection of duties
on imports" approved March second, one
thousand eight hundred and thirty three, now
in force. shall be taken and deemed as ex-
tending to and embracing all laws for the col.
lection Of internal duties, stamp duties, licen-
ses, or taxes, which have been or may be
hereafter enacted; and all persons duly au-
thorized to assess, receive or collect such
duties or taxes under such laws, are hereby
declared to be and to have been "revenue
officers" within the true intent and meaning
Of the said act, and entitled to all the exemp-
tions, immunties, benefits, rights, and privi-
leges therein enumerated and conferred.
APPROVED, March 7, 1864.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

NlcK.A-JAcK CAvE.-A correspondent
writing from Bridgeport, Ala, to the Louis
vile Journal, communicates the following
concerning cave near that place:
"This cele brated cave is situated in the
most eastern corner Of Tennessee and is one
Of the most remarkable works of nature. 1t
is one hundred and thirty miles from Nash
Vile, on the Nashville and Chattanooga Rail
road. The adjacent station to the cave is
Shcllmound. The first look at this cave does
not impress one with its wonderful magni-
tude. The front is somewhat irregular, and
Of brown grayish granite rock. The OPEN
ing is about forty feet high and some one
hundred and thirty feet in width On enter
ing, You begin to think you are in the do.
serted residence Of giants. Nature tossed
everything about, as if in disdain and defiance
of earthly architects. The cave is said to ex-
tend nine miles back, but four miles is the
furthest any explorer has been known to
reach From the main road. if might so
speak, there are vast veins OF nice, soft earth,
in which may be seen salfpetre. mixed in
large quantities, and looking exactly like
sod,. The rebels ere they were driven from
this stronghold, worked the mine extensively
in procuring this, to them, invaluable article.
OAc hundred men were engaged. and the
traces of these excavations are fresh yet 1t
is estimated that they procured one thousand
pounds per week of pure saltpetre. with even
their rough implements and poor means of pro-
curing it. Through the cave runs pure.
clear crystal little river, from three to five feet
deep and from six to thirty feet wide. Sail
ing in little light canoe, half filled with wa
ter, you can paddle up the stream one mile
and half, when you come to solid granite and
stand still. The river gushes from out the
rock, and no one knows from whence. In II
are tiny little eyeless fish called Molly crawl
bottoms"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

- Hon. Geo. +. Cole, our Delegate to
Congress, has furnished US the following copy
Of bill recently passed by Congress. which
is Of interest to the people Of our Territory:
AN ACT extending the time within which
the States and Territories may accept the
grant of lands made by the act entitled
"An act donating public lands to the sew
eral States and Territories which may pro-
vide colleges for the benefit of agriculture
and the mechanic arts" approved July
second eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives cftAe United States Of Am
erica in Congress assembled. That any State
or Territory may accept and shall be entitled
to the benefits Of the act entitled "An act
donating public lands to the several States
and Territories which may provide colleges
for the benefit Of agriculture and inachanic
arts" approved July second. eighteen hun
dred and sixty-two, by expressing it's accep.
tance thereof as provided in said act, within
two years from the date Of the approval Of
this act, subject. however to the conditions
in said act contained.
SEC. 2. Asd 6eit further enacted, That
the benefit Of tho provisions of this act, and
Of the said act approved July second. eighteen
hundred and sixty-two, be. and the same are
hereby, extended to the State Of West
Virginia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

A BLACK REPUBLICAN, TRICK.-In the
warrant for town meeting in neighboring
town few weeks since, one Of the articles
was to see if the town would authorize the
erection Of q flag -staf. One old Copperhead
patriarch on the day of tho meeting was heard
to ask his friends what kind of flag it was
proposed to display upon the staff. 1.-THE
Stars and Stripes, Of COURSE" replied the
friend. II thought so," said the old she'll
back; II knew it was some d-n Black
Republican prcject!"-Portlasd (M.) 3D.
rertiser.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

MAJoR.G GENERAL SRDGwNK.-The death
Of this gallant man will be received with uni
versal regret by every loyal man.. No better
officer ever drew sword or took the field.
He was native of Connecticut. and gradu.
ateof West Point with the brave Hooker and
traitor Bragg. leaving school in 1887. En-
tering the Mexican war as Lieutenant, by
meritorious conduct he arose to the position Of
Major. He has participated in al the bat
ties Of the Potomac since 1864. rendering inn
portant service in al. He fell by sharp.
shooter. May 9th. during the fight near Spott.
sylvania Court House. His death 10 sewers
loss TO Gen. Grant, and the country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

SoaaHuM PAPBR.-A new paper mill has
just gone into succeasful operation At Perrys.
burg. Wood county. Ohio. It is at present
making wrapping paper exclusively. %Fof
this purpose it works up sorghum stocks.
which makes an article resembling straw pa
per. but much stronger and superior. The
demand is 90 much greater than the supply
for this paper that the works are to be ex.
tended and the manufacturing Of printing pa.
per commencsd.-L Ltsciasati Gazette. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

An OLD PRovsaB-" Trust tho first
thought Of women. not the second" il % old
proverb; and Montaigne says, that "Any
truth which may be attained At ons bound.
women will reach. but that which needs pa.
.ient climbing is the prize Of man."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

EMI0RATioN TO AMeaIcA.-The New
York correspondent Of the London Times 10
alarmed At the stream Of immigration which
+" continues to pour into New York in . steadl.
" Increasing volume from Germany and
Ireland, and to smaller extent from Eng
land" "Last year." he writes, "ths aver
age weekly number Of arrivals was upwards
Of 5000. This year it promises to be 5000"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

= The water that flows from spring
does not CONCEAL in winter, and those senti-
ments Of friendship which flow from the heart
cannot be frozen by adversity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

y In company, tn" loose tongues of the
empty y-headsd wag at q lightning rate when
some idle topic is the theme Of discussion, but
are immovable when anything useful or sensi-
bic ia introduced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

- The first consideration withsa knave
is, how to help himself; and the sseoud. how
to do it with the appearance Of helping you.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

The PRESIDENTS ESTIMATE or OUR Wo-
MEN.-In little speech coaxed out Of Presi-
dent Lincoln, at the Washington Sanitary
Fair, he praised the women Of America in his
own peculiar way. but about as strongly as
words could do it, He said:
In this extraordinary war, extraordinary
developments have manifested themselves,
such as have not been seen in former wars.
and among these manifestations nothing has
been more remarkable than these fairs for suf-
fering soldiers and their families. And the
chief agents in these fairs are the women Of
America. (Cheers. I ann not accustomed
to the use Of language of eulogy Ibave new
er studied the art Of paying compliments to
women, but / must say that if all that has
been said by orators and poets since the crea-
ton Of the world in praise Of woman were ap.
piled 10 the women Of America, it would not
do them justice for their conduct during this
war. / will close by saying. God bless the
women Of Americal f;o
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

STRENGTH OF METERIALs.-It is re.
markable fact that the most abundant materi-
al in nature, iron, is the strongest Of all known
substances. Made into best steel, rod one
fourth of an inch in diameter will sustain
5000 pounds before breaking; soft steel,
1000 pounds; iron wire, 5000; bar iron,
1900; inferior bar iron, 1000; cast iron,
1000 to 5000; copper wire. 5000; silver.
1000; gold, $500; tin, 800; cast zinc. 100;
sheet zinc, 1000; cast lead, IS /; milled lead,
200. OF wood. box and locust, the same
size will hold, 1900 pounds; the toughest
ash, 1000; elm, 500; beach. ceder, white
oak, pitch pine, 600; chestnut and scft ma
pie, $50; white pine. $50; poplar; 400.
Wood which will bear a very heavy weight
for minute or two, will break with two
thirds the force acting long time. A rod Of
iron is about ten times as strong as hemp
cord. A rope an inch in diameter will bear
about two and half tons; !; but in practice it
is not safe to subject it to strain of more than
about one ton. Half an inch in diameter, the
strength will he one-q quarter as much; quar-
ter of an inch, one-sixteenth as much, and
so on.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

A Cry IN THE Rocky MoUNTAINs.-The
resident population of Virginia City, Nevada
Territory, on the 1st Of July, was estimated
at $4,000, the daily average number Of tram
sient visitors being about a. many more.
Main street, which 10 the Broadway and Wall
of the city, is some three quarters Of mile in
length, crowded with every grade and descrip
ton of people, large proportion being els
gantly dressed males and females. The build
ings of Main street are mostly brick, the first
story iron, open in front. This gives light,
cheerful appearance to the street, especially
in the night time /. when brilliantly illuminated
with gas. Many Of the buildings in the city
are provided with vaults and salamanders |;
the four and fve-story now going up, all have
one or both of these indispensable features.
Some of tho streets are SO blocked up with
lumber, brick and mortar, that teams are at
times unable to get along. Common labor
ers get from So to 81 day. without board.
The city supports four daily newspapers. a
theatre, opera house, several churches, and a
number Of negro minstrels and melddists, to
say nothing Of the institutions already emu
merated above. At Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
banking house and express Office it is not un-
common to see tons of "silver bricks"
wheeled in and out in the course of an hour.
These "brick" in shape resemble the ordi-
nary re-brick, but are much larger, and from
nine hundred and eighty-6ve to nine hundred
and ninety per cent. fneness, which is from
ten to fifteen per cent. pure. silver, averaging
some $1,000 each.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

az The last foreign mail settles the ques-
ton Of the safety Of DR.. Livingstone, the AT.
rican explorer, who was reported to have been
killed by tho natives on the Zambesi.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-06-04

q Wife, am to I've but few houTs, o.
most-I shall soon be in heaven. You! you'll
never be any nearer than, yon are now, you
old brute! you'd look well stuck up IN heav-
en-I think l SEQ you now. Dolphus. DOL
phus, hoarsely growled the old man. bring
me my cane, and let me larrup the old troll.
Ian onca mora hafnrA 4 die.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-06-08

For dycing Silk, Woolon and Mixed Goods
Shawls, Scarrs, Dresses, Ribbons, Gloves,
Bonnets, Sata, Feathers, Kid Gloves,
Chilircu's Clothing, and all kinds
Of Wearing Apparel, De- DC.
Rsiy~A SAVING OF ~ FER CENT .'Efsa
For 25 cents you can color as many goods as
would otherwise cost five times ;hat amount
Various nadcs can be produced from the same
Dye. The process is simple, and any one can
US, the Dye with perfect success.
Directions in English, French and German,
inside of each package
For further information ia Dycing, and giving
a perfect knowledge Of what colOrs are best ad-
aptcd to dye over others, with many valuable
rccrcs), purchase Howe & Stevens Treatise on
Dycing and Coloring. Sent by mail on receipt
Of pricc-lO cents. Manumtured by
HOWE s. STEVENS,
200, Broadway, Boston.
For sale by Druggists and Dealers generally.
September 23d, 1868.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-06-08
Treasurers Sale of Seated Lands for
Taxes for 1863, and previous years.

I'm PURSUANCE Of tho provisions of IN Act
of Assembly, passed the 10Th day of April, A.
D., 1914 to provide for the collection of taxes on
lands whorcon no personal property can be found
and where the owAor neglCcts or refuses TO pay
tho taxes assessed, will expose to sale at the
Commissioner Office, in tlcarhelj, on the second
Monday in juno next, (being the 18th day of the
month"; the following pieces orland in CearGeld
county, for the taxes remaining due and unpaid
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-06-08
Treasurer's Sale of Unseated lands in
Clearfeld county for Taxes for the
yoors 1890 ond l8G3

NTOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That, in pur-
suancc of an Act of Assembly, passed the
18th day of June, A. D., 1873, entitled AN Act
to amend an act directing the mode Of selling
Unseatcd Lands for taxes" there will be exposed
to Public Sale, or outcry, at the court house, in
tho borough Of ClCarfold, on the Second Monday
Of June, A. D., 1861, the following tracts of I'm
seated Land in Clcarfcld county, for the taxes
due thereon for the years 1852 and 1863, and
previous years
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-06-08

yy,IIEY have the best assortment Of Hardware
that has ever been brought to this county,
which they will sell at tho most reasonable pri-
COS, among which will 10 found splendid lot Of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-11-10
lcbnMuNIoArED.l HH
pulmonary Consumption a Durable Dis
ease !!
A CARD.
tn f,ONSTTN5pTJyyE,C
TO CONSERVATIVES.


The undersigned having been restored to
health In few weeks, by very simple rem
edy, after having suffered several years with
severe lung affection, and that dread di-
seasc Consumption-is anxious to make
known to his fellow-sufferers the means of
cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy
of the prescription used Gree of charge with
the directions for preparing and Using the
same, which they will find sure cure for
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, COLDS,
CoUGHs, &c. The only object of the adver-
tiser IN sending the Prescription is to bene-
fit the afflicted, and spread information which
he conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, as it will
cost them nothing, and may prove blessingl
Parties wishing the prescription viii.
please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh,
Kings County,
New Yrok
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IMPROVEMENTS.

Men are apt to denounce all projects pro
posed,
Which they do not at once comprehend,
TO discourage, instead of promoting good
Too often their efforts they lend
In all ages improvement projectors have mel
With discouragements in every plan
For the comfort, domestic and public,
OF that sprig of ofhumanity-man,
1t is very unsafe to affirm positively,
This thing or that cannot be done.
Notwithstanding prognostics offailure some
times,
Important achievements are won.
In matters Of dress even some men believe
1t is best to adhere TO cid styles.
Not so however, that promulgator of Fash
ions,
Our enterprising citizen, Pyle,
have just placed on my counters splen-
dill assortment of Boys and Childern's Cloth
ing for winter wear, TO which the attention
of the public is particularly invited.
r, c. Pyle.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills

A RE the NEST perfect pursGtire which W.
"a are able 10 produce or which think
has ever been made by any body. Their cl-
feels have a5undaatly shoa n 10 the commu-
nifty how much they excel the ordinary med
,c.Bes in use. They are sac and pleasant
TO axe, but powerful to cure. Their pene
trating properties stimulate the vital aclIVi-
Ties of The body, remove the distractions of
lis organs, purify the blood. and expel dis
ease. They purge out the foul humors which
breed aud grow dis;eBper, stimulate sluggish
or dlsordered organs into their natural action,
and impart a healthy tone with strength TO
the whole system. Not oBly Go they cure
the everyday complaints OF everybody, but
also formidable aud dangerous diseases
While they produce powerful effects, they
are at the same tune, in diminished doses,
the safest and best physlc that can be em-
ployed for children. Being sugar-coated,
ihey are pleasant 30 take; and being purely
vegetable, are free from any risk OF HARM
Cures have been made which surpass belief,
were they not subsian.iated by men of such
exalted position and character, os 10 forbid
the suspicion of uniruth. Many eminent
clergymen and physiciars have lent theli
names to certify to the public the reliability
of our remedies, while others have sent Us
The assurance of their COW iction that, ouI
.preparaions contribute immensely to the re-
lief of our afflicted. suffering fellow men.
The agent below named is pleased to fur
nish gratis our American Almanac, contain
/ inc directions for the use aud certificates o
their cures, of the following complaints =
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints, Rheuma
tism, Dropsy. Heattburn. Headache arising
from foul stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Nor
bid inaction of the Bowels and Pain arising
therefrom. Flatulency, loss of Appetite, al
Diseases which require an evacuant medicine
They also, by purifying The blood and stimu
Iating the sytein, care many complaints which
it would not be supposed they could reach
such as Deafness, Partial Blindness, Neural
Ola and Nervous irr;tahility. Derangement
of the Liver and Kidneys. Gout, and othe
kindred complaints arising from a low stal'
of the body, or obstruction of its functions.
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealer
with other preparations which they mak'
more profit on. Demand AYERS and TAX
!, no others. The sick want The best aid Their
is for them, and they should have IT.
Prepared by DIR. ]. G. AVER q To-, Lo
well. Mass. and sold by Wm. Holllnsneao
Dreher & Brother, in Stroudsbdrg, ana o
dealers in medicine everywhere.
August A, l664.-lyce2m.
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Arrest in Baltimore. ,.x
Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 6, 1868.

Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 6, 1868.
Mrs. Thomas j. Putchens, lady of
some prominence, residing at No. l32
North Charles ST., was arrested to day by
the Provost Marshal, and confined in Jail,
on charge of procuring sword to be
presented to Harry Gilmore, the notorious
raider.
The arrest was made in consequence of
intelligence gathered from Rebel mail
captured in the hands of Rebel mail
carrier about leaving the city. lie had
the sword in his possession, and letters
ID the mail pointed out the parties who
we're engaged in making this tribute OF
regard to Gilmore.
The sword wac procured in New York
aud paid for by the Secesh ladies of Bal
timore. The mail seized is understood to
contain important information relative TO
doiugs in Maryland.
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Defeat of Gen Price.

St. Louis, Monday, Nov. q, 1864.
A dispatch from Gen. Blunt, dated
NeOsho, No, Oct. 80, says that on the
2Sth he came up with Price at Newtn--u,
aud aftcr severe fight of ~ zee or four
hours, drove the ens--y from the field in
c"oiasIon with the '-os of over 100, in
t:uding two .oIonels. Our total loss was
'h"-. 40. The Union troops consisted
bf Fords aud Jennisoz's Brigades OF
Bluhf's Division. The enemy was fully
10000 strong. Price is retrcating toward
Caaville, aud will be vigorously pursued
He is reported to still have large trains
and about 10000 unarmed conscripts
but this is quite doubtful.
About 60 Rebel prisoners, captured
from Price, arrived yesterday. Others
are to come.
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TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH
SEXES

A Reverend Gentleman having been re-
stored to health in few days, after under
going all the usual routine and irregular
expensive modes Of treatment without success
considers it his sacred duty to communicate
to his afflicted fellow creatures the means Of
cure Hence, on the receipt of an addressed
envelope, he will send Gree a copy of the
prescription used. Direct to DR.. John Il.
Yagnall, l56 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Nav
Dork
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Frame Dwelling House, s:s,;5
Sroudsburgg Bank

StroudsburS, Pa, Oct, Is, 1864.
The annual election for Directors will
be held at the Banking House, on Mon
day, the 2lst day of November next, be
tween the hours of ten 4. NJ, aud two
L. NJ
A general meeting of the Stockholders
will be held at the same place, on Tues
day the 18th day of November next, at
II O'Clock, NJ.
J. II. STROUD, Cashier.