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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
Helmbold's Extract Buchu.

For Weaknesses arising from Excesses, Habits o.
Dissipation; Early lndscreton of Abuse attended with
the following symptoms:
Indisposition to Exerton. Loss of Power
Loss of Memory, Difficulty of Breathing
Weak Nerves, Trembling
Horror OF Disease, Wakefulness,
Dimness of Vision, Pain in the Back,
Universal Lassituda ofthe Muscular System.
Hot Hands, Flushing of the Body,
Dryness Of the Skin, hruptioRs the Face,
Pallid Countenance.
These symptoms If allowed to go on, which this med
icine Invariably removes, soon follows
IMPoTEMCY, FATUITY, EPILEPTIC FITS,
In one of which the Patient may expire.
Who say that they not frequently followed
by those "Direful Diseases"
"INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION"
Many aware OF the cause OF their suffering, but
none will confess the records OF the insane asylum.
And Melancholy Deaths by Consumption bear am
pie witness TO the trutrof the assertion.
The Constitution once ELECTED with Organic Weak
ness requires the aid OF Medicine Strengthen and
1nvigorate the system, which
HELMBoLDS EXTRACT BUCHU
Invariably does.
trial will convince the most skeptcaL
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
AYERS
CATHARTIC PILLS

possess so many advantages over the other
purgatives in the market and their superior
virtues are so universally known, thatwe need
not do more than to assure the public their
qualityis maintained equal to the best it ever
has been, and that they may be depended on
to do all that they have ever done.
Prepared by j. c. AVER, M. D., & Co..
Lowell, Mass, and sold by
Sold by j. X. Raiff, and $. NJ. Folwell & Co.
MilerSburg; j. Hanna, Holmesville; H. Shribe
Fredericksburg; VIM. Berger, Middletown; A
Wilson, Napoleon; George Reed, Nashville, anC
by dealers everywhere. no52yl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
THE GREAT CAUSE
MISERY.

Just published, in n sealed envelope, Price six
cents A Lecture on the Nature, treatment and
radical Cure of Seminal Weakness, or Sperma-
torrhu, induced by Self-Abuse; Involuntary
Emissions, Impotency, Nervous Debility, and
Impediments TO Marriage generally; Consump.
tion, Epilepsy and Fits; Mental and Physical
incapacity, BY ROB. j. CULVERWEl4L,
NJ. D., author of the Green Book, &c.
The world-renowned author, in this admira-
bile Lecture, clearly proves his own experience
that the awful consequences of self-abuse may
be effectually removed without medicine, and
without dangerous surgical operations, bougies,
mode of cure at once certain and effectual, by
which every sufferer, no matter what his condi-
tion may be, may cure himself cheaply, private
ly and radically. This lecture will prove q boon
TO thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, on the receipt OF six cents, or two post
age stamps, by addressing the publishers,
CHAS. j. G. KLINE, Il CO..
l27 Bowery, New York, Post Office box 1885.
Feb. %, 1864. noSyl.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22

TN pursuance ow CHARLES County
number of mills laid dollar of
will Treasurer Office Ms
until the
pnatyo
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
Syphilis and Mercurinl Disease.


From Or. Hiram Stout, Of 81. Louis, Missouri.
al find your SAI,shPAIILLA n more cffectual
remedy for the secondary symptoms of Syphilis
and for syphilitc disease tli any other we possess
The profession are indebted TO you Tor somc or the
best medicines we have"
From h. H. French, K d., an eminent physician Of
Laurence, lHtSS., iclt0 is q prominent member Of
the Legislature qf Massachusetts,.
"DR. AVER. Ny dear Sir | have found your
SARsAPARILLA an excellent remedy for Syphilis,
both of the primary and secondary type, and cifec
tual in some that were too obstinate to yield
to other remedies. do not know what we can en-
ploy with more certainty OF success, where power
full Alternative is required"
Mr.. ChaS S. JiH Licic, of Ncw Bruns,rich, " j.,
had dreadful ulcers ON his legs, caused by the abuse
of mercury aierc3triOl disease, which grew more
and more aggravated Tor years, IN spite OF every
remedy treatment that could be applied, until the
persevcring use of AYERS SARsAPARILLA relieved
him. Few eases can be found more inveterate and
distressing than this, and it took several dozen
bottles to cure h!rl
Leucorrhoea, Whites, Female Weakness,
are generally produced by internal Scrofulous W.
cerafiO, and very often cured by the Alternative
fsse nD%ever 81 ' IL aid faSt6 the skf
application Of local remedies.
From the ,reltknpWn and acidely celebrated Dr.
Jdco6 Morrill, Of Cincinnati.
9" have found your ShRsAPARILLA an excellent
Alternative in diseases of females. Many cases of
lrregularity, Lcucorrlna, Internal liberation, and
local debility, arising from the scrouous dathess,
have yielded TO it, and there are few that do not,
when its effect is properly aided by local treatment"
4 lazy, miTiiag 20 alto,c the publication Of her
name, icriteS!
My daughter and myself have been cured of a
very, ,debitating Leucorrh@a of long standing, by
two bottles of your SARSAPARILLA."
Rheumatism, Gout, Liver Complaint, Dys-
pepsia, Heart Disease, Neuralgia,
when caused by ScrQtlu in the system, are rapidly
cured by thus EXT SARSAPARILLA.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
FemaIes-.Fem

In many affections peculiar to Females. the Extract
Buchu is unequa ed by any ther remedy, in Ohoro
sis or Retention, Irreguary Painfuness, Suppress
Sion OF Customary Excavations. liberated Scrrhous
state of the Uterus Leuchorrhea Whites Sterility,
and for all complaints !lcdent to the sex, whether ari
sing from indscreton habits Dissipation, in the
DECLINE OR CHANGE OF LIFE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
Settle Up.

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted
IA to me either by Note or Book Account is
hereby notified that If the same is not paid by
the LIST of september, they will be left in the
hands of an officer for collection.
GEORGE SCHNoRR.
August Is, ls6i-w2
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
HELMBOLD'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS &! {!

COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU, a positive
and Specific Remedy for diseases of the Bladder Kid
news, Gravel, and Dropsical Swelngs.
This Medicine Increases the power Of Disgeston
excite the Abso bens into healthy action by which the
Watery or Cacareous dispositions, and all Unnatural
Enlargements ar reduced, well Pain and Infam.
nation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
NEW REVENUE LAW.

All concerned will please take notice that
those applying for letters Testamentary, letters
of Administration, or letters OF Guardianship
are required by the new Revenue Laws to fur-
nish a stamp of 81 where estates are OF the esti-
mated value of $1,000, or less and so cents for
every additional $500 or fraction thereof.
JAMES A. ESTILL,
August 4, 1884. Probate Judge.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22

VIII be in New Carlisle Wnutck township Monday October TO- AT Farmers
vile, township Wednesday Thursday Weinsbeg
INC Samda and
The Bank Ohio
for
CHARLES S. VORWERK,
TREAsuRERs OFFcIE Mlesbmg County
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
st. Anthony's Fire, Rose, Salt Rheu
Scald Head Sore Ewes

From Harrey Sickicr, Esq, the able editor Of the
7uHkh0H8Jck DemiDcyut, Pennsylvania.
"Our only cliill about three years of age, was
attacked by pimplcs on his forehead. They rapidly
spread until they formed loathsonlc aud virulent
sore, which covered his face, and actually blinded
his eyes for some days skllul ply ysicin applied
nitrate of silver and other remedies, without any
apparent effect For fifteen days we guarded his
hands, lest With them he should tear open the es
tering and corrupt wound which covered his whole
face. Having tried every thing else we had any
and applying the iOddc of potash lotion, as you
direct The sore began to heal when we lad given
the first bottle, and was well when had finished
the second. The chil1's cyclasles, which had come
out, grew again. and he iSnow as healthy and fair
as any other. The whoie neghborhood predicted
that the child must die"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
o.. Ayers
"ARSAPARILAA'
Tnr WORLDS onRAr REMEDY ron

THE WORLDS aREAT REMEDY
Scrofula and Scrofilous Diseases.
From Emery Edcs, q weH-known merchant Of OR.
al have sold large Se'm onant"s mEs of your sApsApA
RitLA, but never yet ono bottle which failed of tho
desired effect and full satisfaction to those who took
been no medicine like 1t before in our community"
Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Pustules, Ul-
GERS, Sores, and all Diseases of the Skin.
From Rev. Robt. Strotton, bristol, England.
] add my testimony TO that you publish of tic me-
dicinal virtues OF your SARs RsuARILLA. MY daugh.
ter, aged, ten, had M affecting humor in her ears,
eyes, and hair for years, which we unable to
cure until we tried your. SAnsAPARILLA. She has
been well for some months"
From MRS Jane y. Rice, q treHkno,cn and much
esteemed laRy Of DeHnisriUe, Cape Mty Co., NJ
any daughter has suffered for year past with
scrofulous eruption, which was very troublesome.
SARsAPARIILA, which soon completely cured her."
From Charles r. Gage, Esp. Of tle pidciy,tno,on
Gage, M,"yyay yyg q CO, mq"@''cfa'ers Of e"dmeafea
"I had for several years a very troublesome
hu,nor IN my face, which grew constantly worse
erable aiiiiction. tried almost every thing man
could of both advice aud medicine, but without any
relief whatever, until took your SARsAPARILLA.
it might for a time; but in q few weeks the new
skin began to form under the blotches, and con-
tinued until my fuce is as smooth as any body's,
and am without any symptoms of the disease that
l know of. l enjoy perfect health, and without
doubt owe 1t to your SARsAPARlLLA."
Erysipelas General Debility Purify the
Blood.
From Dr. RoJt Sa,oin, Houston ST., Ne,o York.
"DR AVER. l seldom fail to remove Eruptions
and Scroiots Sores by the perscvering use of your
SARsAPARILLA, and have just now cured an attack
of Malignant EryJiDclas with it. No Alternative we
possess equals the SAEsNPARILLA you have sup
piled to the profession as well as to the people,"
From J. z. Johnston, Esq, Udkennn, Ohio.
"For twelve years, had the yellow Eryspelas
on my right ARM during which time tried all the
celebrated physicians could reach and took hun
-dreds of dollars worth of medicines. The ulcers
were so bad that the cords became visible, aud the
doctors decided that my arm must be amputatcd.
began taking your SARsAP.\RILI.A. Took two bot
ties, and some of your PILLS. Together they have
cured me. am now as well and sound as any body.
Being in public place, my ease is known to every
body in this community, and exeites the wonder of
all."
From Hon. Henry lionro, NJ p. r., Of NeIocastte
c. ", le1diog member 9f he Canadian Pariid-
meHt.
81 have used your SNRsAPAPlLLA in my family,
for general deb0Hy, and for parifNing the blood,
with very beneficial results, and feel confidence in
commencing it to the afflicted"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
STOVES, TIN-wARE,
HOWARD. ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA.
nLSEASES Of the Nervous Seminal, Urinary e
- Serlai ieystems-new and reliable treat tment
in reports of the Howard dAssociation-sent by
mail In sealed letter enyeiopess free OF charge;
Association. No, South Ninth Street, Phila-
delphia, Pa, 1914.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-09-22
Bridge Notice.

THE Commissioners OF Holmes county will
on Monday, September 20. A ID 1864, at o o'clock
+. NJ. TO contract for building of the woodwork
on the road leading from Millersburg TO Coshoc-
ton.
Also, the woodwork of Bridge across Paint
creek, in Monroe township, on Tuesday, Sep
tember nth, 1854, Mt 10 o'clock a. NJ near Free
Church, on the road leading from Hopewell to
Millersburg
Bo order of commissioners.
Sept. sth, 1884.
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Pennsylvania LEGISLATURE

HARRISBURG, Jan. 6.-The Governors mes
sage is ready, but he is undecided whether to
send it te the House, or to AIT until the or
gsnization OF the Senate is effected. The mat
ter Will be determined this evening. The Sen.
ate is still uporganiZed. The impTison ment of
Col. White, at Richmond, causing a tie vote
nelther party seems willing to compromise.
In the course of an animated discussion to.
day Mr.. Lowrie said rebel major captured
by us had gone to Richmond to get discharge
Tor Col. White, but had failed, as JEFF. Davis
knew his value too well.
Mr.. Turrell declared on the highest author.
lty that soon after the election the Secretary of
War made efforts TO obtain the exchange OF
Col. White, but Mr.. Ould, the rebel agent, re-
fused to give him up.
On the 1lth ballot for Speaker there was tie
vote. The Senate then adjourned
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CONGRESSIONAL,
X&XyIIIrH oONGREss.-PIRsr SESSION

SkNATE.-After our report closed Yesterday
MT wilton, from the Comm ittse on MiIitsrv
Anaiis, reported back the bills to amend the
enrolment Act, with some amendments and
Ihe Gil autnorizng the Secretary of War 10 pav.
mp 70 the 18th of February, 1861, a bounty ~
S1V 70 the nine months men who have been in
service, and to the three years men who re-
$500 10 any other volunteers "~
The motion of Mr.. Powell to refer tho hi,
introduced by him for preventing otiicars OF
army and navy, and others connected with .he
military and naval service, from Interfering in
eiections IN the States, came up as the un an
ished husiness of Tuesday, and was discussed
ny numh her OF Senators, and finally on mo
uon OF Mr Grimes, was referred to the Cym
mlttee on Military Affairs.
The Senate received House bill extendinS
oountles to volunteers, which passed its second
res ding. Adjourned
HoUsE.-After our report closed
The Post Office Bill was discussed in (lo,,
m1ttee OF the Whole, and the appropriation tor
the post flee service was passed
Inc House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the state OF the Union on the Presi
dents annual message.
~ A discussion took place, after which the
House ad 10 urned.
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE ANB OHIO RAILROAD,
On and after Monday. January 4th, 1884, daily
trains will be run between Washing gton and New
ork, and Washington and the West as follows:
FOR HlLADELPHIA, NEW YORK and BOSTON
Leave Washington at so and IL 40 A NJ end S
snd 70 p NJ. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday,
at 10 p. N. only.
FOR BALTIMORE.
anc $40, 80, and Pop. NJ daily exec pt Sunday.
On Sunday, at 7 50 A. NJ. and s. 10 and $40 P. M
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST,
Leave Washington at 30 and 7 80 A. NJ and g. 20
P. NJ. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday, at 8. 90 p
COMMUTATIoN TRAIN.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday, st 4 80
aThe 6rst and fourth trains from Washington,
all way points.
FOR WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH.
Leave Baltimore at 4, $50 and 10 20 A. NJ and
A, NJ. and SIS P NJ
COMMUTATIoN TRAIN.
Leave Baltimore daily, except Sunday. at 7.l0
FOR ANNAPOLIS.
Leave washington at 80 A NJ and $40 p. M.
Leave Baltimore at 10 A. NJ. and g. Is P. NJ.
Trains leaving Washington at 7. 80 A. N. aod
% p. h., go through to New York without
without change OF cars.
For further information, tickets of every kind
&c, apply to George 8. Koontz, agent at Wash
ington Station, or at the Ticket Offcs
". p. SMITH, Master of Transp'th.
,a4tf L. M. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
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iAY COOK 81 CO.,
$ BANKERS,
No. 452 Fifteenth Street,
DEALERS IN
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES,
VOUCHERS, COIN,
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE.
We shall continue to sell AT PAR
until further notice,
THE SIX PER CENT BONDS
OF THE UNITED STATES
known as -..
FIVE TWENTIES,
payable lin twenty years, and redeemable at the
date. The unsold balance Of this loan is now
Less Than One Hundred Millions Of Dollars,
and is being rapidly absorbed by home and foreign
Bonds will. like the "Seven- -Thirty'' loan, ad-
vance ia to handsome premium. As an investment
Str per Cent. per Annnna in Gold,
(payable semi.annuallyJ equivalent. at present
prices Of coin, to
Nine per Cent in Currency.
The COUPON BONDS payable to besrer) are
sas 3
the and ips 0per
i i; ;ST; sicSoss q siOO $3.50 81 900 5000,
These bonds are exempt from all local taxes, and
the Government tax upon them 10 only one and
when the income Of the holder exceeds 5000.
Crculars ar are furnished at our c9unteI or upon
that may be desired concerning this and other Gov
eminent Loans and the organization of National
We keep on hand and for sale 3 full supply Of
ALL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
de 16-dtt JAY COOKE & co.
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New Hampshire Union State Convention
GOV. Gilmore Renominated-Presid
Lincoln and the Presidency-Great En-.
thusia sm for his Reelection
CONCORD, Jan. 6.-The Union State Conyen-
tlcn met here to-day. Gov. G ilmore was re-
nominated by acclamation. The Convention
was large and the proceedings harmonious.
The Convention adopted q series of resolu-
tons sustaining the Administration, and urg.
Ing vigorous prosecution Of the war: ex.
pressing confidence in the In u gritty and finan.
cial fidelity OF Secretary Chase, recognising
patriots and traitors as the only two parties,
and declaring Abraham Lincoln to be the peo.
pies choice for re election to the Presidency
in 1e64.. The resolutions were carried with
murders OF applause, the delegates rising to
their feet and waving their hats with the wild.
est enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

WASH FOR BUILDINGs.-Take clean barrel
tn at will hold water put into it halt a b0shsl
of quick lime, and slack 1t by pouring over it
boliiI water suffic:t Mt to cover it four or five
inches deep, stirring it until 1t Is Stacked.
Dissolve in W ater and add two pounds OF sui
phate Of zinc white vitriol and one pound OF
common salt, " hich will cause the wash 20
harden on the wood. work in o few days; ada
Sufficient water to bring 1t to the consistency OF
thick whitewash. fge srL ss- .s
3 Tomake the above wash of . pleasant cream
colcr, add three pounds of yellow oahre.
g For fawn color, add four pounds umbsr, ono
pound Indian red, ore pound lamp -blaek.
For gray or stone color, add four pounds raw
umber and two pounds lamp, black. 'Iaag fgss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

TIE RING-Heendn's Friends Challenge all
England for $50, ,J00.- An announcemeutis is made
friends IN this city and country have not lost
any of their confidence in his ability, skili or
strength; and as an evidence Of this fact, tney
cffer TO match him az ainst King, Mace or " any
other man. in England or elsewh Tor Sis9,uO0,
The fight, however, 10 come of In Ireland, Can.
ada or on some other neutral soili S5,0OO 70 be
put up as q forfeit; money ready on March !,
le64. sEf'-& -, =
The same article " hich contains this chal-
leppe intimates very broadly that Nc Donald
deterted Heepan, which was the cause OF his
defeat. These deductions are certainly not
from false premises, and far from being spe-
ciops: the entire conclusion is fully warranted
hy the surrounding circnmst tances.
/ Of eourse this match, ii made, must not be
fought in England, as DO one believes for q
a single NONE mt that Heenan will ever get fai
play there.-N =. Ezpress.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.l
FROM NORTH CAROLINA,

FROM NORTH CAROLINA,
SharP Flsht-The ebelS Routed-Capfure
ofPrisonerS, Gun, Caisson, &c.
FORTRESS MoHRoE, Jan. 6.-The steamer
Guide, from Eewbesn, N. C., Yesterday, has
just arrived. : -
Assistant Inspector General Sterling is among
the passengers.
Intelligence reached Newbern yesterday that
the expedition under Col. McChesney, LIST North
carolina regiment, hich left Newbern on the
3Oth ultimo for Greenville, met the enemy on
Thursday night near Washington. Bo,h par.
ties were surprised. Lieut. Adams charged on
and routed the enemy, killing q lieuten ant and
hve men. All were left on the field. He also
captured ten men, one cannon and caisson, with
horses, of Starts battery
Lieut.. Adams was killed and five men xuere
wounded.
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Massa chusetts LEGISLATURE.

BOSTON, jan 6.-Tbe Massachusetts Legis-
lature convened to- day. The Hon Jonathan
T.. fleld was elected President Of the Senate
and Hon. A. A. Bullock, Speaker of the House
rev VIM A. Stearns, President Of Amherst
College, delivered the annual sermon in Old
South Church. =
The Governors message is not expected to
be in till FRIDAY
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From Boston.

BosToN. Jan. 6-The examination of George
T. Bale y, on the charge preferred by Count
Joannes, OF being implicated in the Maiden
Bank m urder and robbery, ended today in an
honorable acquittal of the accused.
Two hundred and twenty recruits for Maine
regime nts, passed through Boston to- day for
the Army of the Potomac.
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Little Rock, Arkansas. Threatened by the
RebeIs-Kirby Smith IN Command.

RebeIs-Kirby Smith In Command.
CAIRO, Jan. 6.-Kirby Smith has superseded
Holmes, who has been ordered 10 report at
richmond. Smith commands the entire Re bel
force west OF the Mississippi river with his
bee dquarters at Camden. His force is about
fifteen thousand. The rebels are represented
as being very active, raising and eauipping
men with the object of attacking Little Rock
Farmaduke and Price have from six to seven
Thousand men, mostly cavalry, and were To-
Gated between Arkadelphia and Little Rock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

PRICE OF NRwsPAPRRs.-Ths New York
Daily News appears In an enlarged form, at an
increased price, TO correspond with the other
morning dailies. The New Haven (Conn.)
pewerapers have resolved to increase their ad.
yertising rates o3h per cent, to meet the great
ly increased expenses OF the business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

GERANluM LEAvBs.-It is not generally
known that the leaves of geraniums are an ex-
celle mt application for cuts, where the skin ID
One or tw leaves must be bruised. and APP
piled on linen to the part, and the wound VIII
become cicatrised In q very short time. Est7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

SUIT FOR DAMAsEs.-The following case is
reported in the Salem, Mass. papers:
Levi Tarr agt. Winthrop Thurston, INC. 60i)
for damages; the plaintiff alleging ssseduction
and debauchery" OF his wife by the defendant.
The plaintiff case substantially was this.
That defendant kept dry goods store, in the
back part OF which, on several occasions, he
received, by appointment, the wife Of the plain
tiff. alone, at improper hours ITO wit, after
dsrk), and held those interviews in the dark,
in secret. and prolonged from a quarter 70 q
half or three.quarters Of an hours duration;
and 1t was left for rha jury TO infer the cha--
acter Of those interviews thus held bet ween q
married woman and a married man who were
not husband and wife to each other, nor even
upon visiting terms a each others houses.
The defendants case rested mainly upou q
general and specific denial of everything tend.
ing to criminality, and explaining upon inno-
cent hypothesis whatever was admitted or
really proved. t-
Thus, he denied ever holding interviews .'by
eppointment,' or sin the dark" and d-exp planned
that be sometimes went into his back shop to
read his evening paper. when parties would
come in by the back door to look at goods, aad
that plaintiffs wife did on one occasion come
in that wav to examiBe some 'hose;'' but at
such times he always had light
The Jury after long consultation gave q
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum OF $3.50.