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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

Observation-Disclosures are a tri-
fe cautious in regard to woods opera
tons during the coming winter, the
high price of labor and supplies and
the uncertainty of future markets rem
dering the business slightly precarious,
nevertheless we hear Of some trans
actions which 60 to show that there
will by no means be hiatus in the
log business. One gentleman from
the East has already contracted for
the delivery of 100000 feet of logs
on the Chippewa, and home opera
tors are moving carefully but with
certainty for fair stock.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
Suicide.

Sometime during the night of the
Goth inst, Mr.. Il. G. Pratt, of this
place, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with a shot
gun.
A coroner's inquest was held on the
morning of the 9th, by III. Carter
Esq, at which the following facts were
elected:
Mrs. Pratt, on the evening of the
Goth had gone just across the road to
her daughters, and feared to return,
because of the violence Of the deceas-
ed. On her return in the morning,
Mr.. Pratt was discovered dead in a
closet, where he had evidently gotten
in order that the noise of the gun
might not be heard.
He had evidently, barred one foot,
placed the muzzle of the gun at the
right corner of the mouth, STOPPING
ever the gun little and with his toe
discharged it. A hole was blown from
the corner of the mouth, through the
head coming out near the top, and a
little back. The deed was, undoubt-
eddy, done not, far from midnight
IN. Clemens Press, Sept. go.
The deceased, Elbredge Gerry
Pratt, was half brother of Hosea
Pratt of this city, and in justice to the
family it is deemed best to publish GER
tain facts in connection, not generally
known, and which, however lamenta-
BILE, in a measure excuse and fully ex-
plain the terrible act.
The family was formerly from
Braintree, Mass, and suicidal mono
mania was unquestionably hereditary
in the branch of which L. G. Pratt
was the last survivor His grand
mother, mother, one of her brothers,
one of his own brothers, and one sis
ter terminated their existence by hang
ing, another brother, Rev. j. Il. Pratt,
died from the effects Of an over dose
of morphine, not a proper remedy at
the time, and yet not known to have
been designedly taken.
The deceased was, many years ago,
a'member in good standing in the
Methodist Episcopal church at Mt.
Clemens, he had trouble with that
body, his connection Herewith was
severed and from that time he became
aprey to tho hereditary mental disease
which drove him to the Preparation
of the fatal act which terminated his
life. He had made the attempt be-
fore but failed to accomplish his pur-
nose.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

PANIc.--The recent small sized pam
ic, which in the aggregate is not like
ly to prove "much of a shower" has
had the effect to put business men on
their guard for the general deluge in
financial matters which the most prac-
ticable deem inevitable. More econo-
my, less expansion, and a'decent re-
gard for threatened danger in this re-
spect may save many who otherwise
must go to the wall in the event of a
panic of equal magnitude of those of
former years.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

FLINT AND HoLLY RAILwAr.-The
present seemingly interminbale rainy
spell is by no means favorable to the
completion Of this link in the chain
of railway connections from Saginaw
to ''the rest of mankind" Consider
able work is undone which requires
decent state of drynessfor its perform
ance, and in the meantime Boss &
Burrells line of coaches must catch
h-eavy loads daily, until the clerk
of the weather "dries up"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

ID WARD MCCLELLAN CLUB.-A
meeting of the Second Ward McClel.
Ian Club will be held at Headquar-
tiers Lathrop's Block, Thursday even
ing next, Oct. 13. The Rooms will
be kept open during every day until the
close of the canvass, and good vari-
ETY. Of sound Democratic reading will
always be found in camp. "The
latch string is out" Let the Democ-
racy avail themselves of the opportu-
tniy to post up and counsel together.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

AT Cosr-Koch & Heller, South
Water Street, few doors from Cur
It's Hardware Store, advertise sowing
to the present unsettled state of tho
market" to sell their stock Of Ready
Made Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
ETC., at cost.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
Orders Promptly Filled.
Livery Establishm emit
A. w. GATES A CO.

a T their New and Extensive Stables, OF
IA Washington Street.
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN.
Have one Of the
Best Livery Establishments in the West
Family 'turn outs" Horses and Duggies. Sadie
Horses, and rigs" Of all styles single or four &c
SIX horses, promptly fitted out
NEW AND IN STYLE
Everything about the establishment is IN
good shape, tidy new and Of late style. Horse
ncscs neat and tidy.
X EA SONABIE RATES!
only, charged in all instances, and the utmost
pains taken to give entire satisfaction TO all cus-
toners.
A. w. GATES 4 Co.
East Saginaw, Avs. 9, 1853.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

EScouRAene.--It is estimated that
at least one-third of tho newspapers
published in the United States four
years ago have suspended publication.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

DEPARTURE OF THE 31st.-The 31st
Rogt Mich. Vol. INIT, recently re-
cruited in the 9th District and quar-
tered opposite this city took its depart
ure on Thursday, Oct. 9th, for the
front, ria Z. & p. M. Railway, and
was escorted rs far as Flint by the
Silver Cornct Band of this City. 1t
numbered between eight and nine
hundred, rank and file, is composed
of hardy, stalwart men, commanded
by fold officers Of known bravery and
experience, and will without doubt
give a good account of itself.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

A JAM.-Lenheim, North Water
Street, has accumulated an immense
raft of new goods in the way of Boots
Shoes, &C., and his jam Of customers
are about equal to the Brogans, etc.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

$1,000 REwARD.--The Common
Council and citizens of this city offer
a reward of $3.50, and the Sheriff of
the county $3.50, making $1,000 in all,
for the detection, apprehension and
delivery of the murderer Of Charles
Ring, on the night of the 18th ult.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

PoLE RAIsINe.--Last Monday the
Democracy of Saginaw City raised a
fine hickory pole, and run up the
names of McClelland and Pendleton.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

A HANDSOME TEsrIMoNIAL.-Mr
Henry Hobbs, formerly of the Ban
croft House in this city, being about
to leave the position of General
Freight Agent of the Susquehanna
Division of the Erie Railway, which
he has filed since leaving Saginaw, to
accept the Superintendency of the
Eastern Division of that Road, his
friends-the employees of the Road
at Elmira--presented him with a SER
vice of silver plate, valued at $500, in
token of their appreciation of his
"worth as citizen, friend and Rail
way man."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

SALr.-The Detroit quotations for
October 5, are: GLOVER. We quote at
81 90 for fine and SO 90 for coarse"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
NEW MUSIC STORE.
B.F. CHEESBRO d CO.,
Music Dealers, Grant Block, East Saginaw

Disno Fortes Melodcons, Guitars violns,
Il Panjos, Flutes, clarionsis, Accoriisns,. Drunl
Nc, &C., 10.
large assortment Of Imported Violin. Gui-
lar, BANJO AMI Vialinetta Strings, Instruction
Books ana all Musical Publications.
We call tho attention of the people Of the sagi,
nav Valley to our stock Of Shoot Music Espc-
ciai attention given 10 Orders
by recent arrangements with Eastern Publish
ing houses, we are enabled to procure any pcr(
upf Music published in the United States and al
sreisn Music
Exclusive agency Of the Saginaw vaIlcy I'll
NJ renowned bradbury ard celebrated webbc}
Piano, and 5. ID. a II W. smiths American Or|
eans and meicdecns, also Kinart, Drohcr A Co. 4
Melodeon
Music mailed free to any point upon reccip, a
Market Price
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
ED.

In this City, on the 9th inst, ANNA e., wife of
Ira w GILBERT daughter Of AsAHEL and
POLLY JACKSON, aged 80 years.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

SNow.--The first snow of the season
fell here Saturday, Oct. 9Th.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

DR CHARLES Won DANIELs-omce ia
- Lloyds Brick Bnilding Washington Street
east side, Fest Saginaw n-26i-lw
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
DR.. H. T. HAWLEY,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.

nR. H. is now permanently located in East
- Saginaw, and will promptly attend to all
calls in his profession.
Office two Doors south of p. o +, in Hess Brick
Block No. 7, up Stairs 269m3p
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
German Library Notice.

THE Gcrmania Library viii be held open every
Il Sunday, from 0 to ~ o'clock in tho morning
333yl vOLUSfN DUpE.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
Convertible into a Six per cent,
800 Gold Bond.


"D'" W '"0 WY ''''"' '"'e'''' VII '"'
"'''' '' '"'o' ''"''' '"'' p'''''s'o' '0"'''''0"
% Nv" "O''" "'0u' '"'oe per 'e"' per "'''""'
'or 'ne CURRENT rave u ''~o bonus NOT 'ess 'nan
nine per cent premium, and before the war the
war the premium on per cent. U. S stocks was
over 20 per cent. II will be seen that the aetua
profit on this loan at the present market rate 4.
not less than 10 per cent per annum.
Its Exemption from State or NUM-
c1pal Taxation
But aside from all the advantages we have emu
mersted, special net OF Congress exempts all
bonds and Treasury notes from local TAXATION
On the average this exemption is worth two per
cent. per annum, according to the rate Of taxa
ton in varlnus parts of the country.
II IL be,ievea that M sacur;t;es ofF.r On or.at
" '"'
:, 800,
- 80 : 'D' :. f'' f
companies, or sepera'e COMMUNITIES, ohiy, is
pledged for payment, whilo the whole property
Of the country Is held 10 secure the discharge Of
all the obligations of the United States.
While the government offers the most liberal
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

PREsENTATIoNs.--Something hand
some in the line of presentations was
done on the eve Of the departure Of
the 31st Regiment from Saginaw
The citizens of East Saginaw preseted
Col. Thomas Sayler with a fine horse !;
the citizens of Flint paid like COM
pliment TO Lieut.. Col. Il. Frank Eddy;
the officers Of the regiment presented
Hon. John +. briggs, Commandant
of the Camp, with magnificent gold
watch, and many of the line officers
were presented by the localities from
which they severally hailed with val
liable and appropriate testimonials of
esteem and regard.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

THE FAIR, held at Irving Hall last
Thursday evening, for the benefit of
ST. Paurs Church, was in an eminent
degree creditable to the Ladies of that
Church, under whose supervision it
was designed and carried out, and re-
suited in adding liberal amount
the Fair and Concert netting between
nine and ten hundred dollars--to the
funds of the Church. The articles Of
fered for sale were unusually rare and
elegant The Refreshments irresistably
tempting, and everything connected
with the affair pleasant and satisfac-
tory; so much so that the time of
second day and evening had to be
given to the entertainment to satisfy
its numerous and enthusiastic patrons.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

PHILADELPHIA, PA
DISEASES OF the Nervous, Seminal, Urinary
~ and Sexual Systems--new and reliable treat.
mcnt-in reports Of the HOWARD ASS0ClA-
TON Sent by mail Ia scaled letter envelopes,
free Of charge. Address, DIR. J. sKiLLIN
HaUGHI0N, Howard Association, No. 2 South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. n236-y
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
MERCHANTS
Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
CASH CAPITAL, 100000.

Z. THOMAS LOBDELL. secy
MARK HOWARD, Pres't.
NOTICE is hereby given that the agency Of
~ the Merchants Insurance Company Of
Hartford for Saginaw County, has this day been
transferred to the undersigned, who will hereaf-
ter promptly attend to and conduct the business
Of that company. This company stands A No. |,
as will be seen by referring to the statements Of
the Troy fire, which occurred few weeks since;
$50 900 was paid promptly by this company at
that time. Those desiring risks taken can do no
better than TO insure in this company.
III C. Burr, Agent
East Saginaw, June "a, 1868
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
PAPER HANGINGS.

Just received large stock Of excellent WALL
PAPLR, all new and beautiful patterns, which
offer at the LOWEST MARKET Prices. Come and
see them at J. +. FREY's Stationery Store, on
Water street, opposite Silsbee's Furniture Store.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
u. s. 7-90 LOAN.

The Secretary Of tho Treasury gives notice
that subscriptions will be received for Coupon
Treasury Notes, payable three years from Aug.
rs, 1864, with semi-snual interest at the rate Of
seven and three tsnths per cont per amen
prinipal and interest both to be paid in lawful
money.
These notes will DO convertible at the option Of
the holder at maturity, into six per cent. gold
bearing bonds. payable not less than Eve nor
more than twenty years from their date, as the
government may elect. They win be issued in
demonstrations of $50, slo0, $500, $1,000 and
$1,000, and all subscriptions must be for fifty
dollars or some multiple Of fifty dollars.
The notes will be transmitted to the owners
free Of transportation charges as soon after the
receipt of the original Certificates Of Deposit as
they can be prepared Ai-Li
As the notes draw interest from August Is,
persons making deposits subsequent to that date
must pay the interest accrued from date Of note
to date of deposit.
Parties depositing twenty-five thousand dol
lars and upwards for these notes at any one time
viii be allowed commission Of one quarter of
one per cent, which will be paid by the Treas
ury Department upon the receipt of bill for
fine amount, certified 10 by the officer with whom
she deposit was made. No deductions for com
missi ons must be made from the deposits.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05
Special Advantages of this Loan.

1T Is A NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, offering rs
higher rate of interest than any other, and the
best security. Any savings bank which pays
its dcpostors in U. s. Notes, considers that II is
paying in the best circulating medium of the
country, and 1t cannot pay in anything better,
for its own assets either in government securi-
ties or in notes or bonds payable in government
paper
1t isequnlly convenient as a temporary or per.
manent investment. The notes can always be
sold for within fraction Of their face and accu.
INFLATED interest, and arc the best security with
banks MS colateras for discounts.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

That Hardware Merchant, German"
October s, 1864 pd5slw270
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-10-05

From the Rev. Levi @. Beck, Pastor Of the
Baptist Church, Penn berton, N. j., formerly Of the
North Baptist Church. Philadelphia.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29

RIyEE ws-The riTer is falling, with
seven feet Of water on Harpeth Shoals.
The.weather has been warm and pleas
ant with indications Of rain. The ar
rivals yesterday were the D. Il. Bunk
from Louisville, the Carrie from Evans
vile, the Izetta from ST Louis, and the
Emperor from Cairo. The departures
were the Palestine from Louisville, the
ChsrmeF and Carrie for Evansville, and
the Echo No under Government or
ders.
The splendid Emperor leaves today
at 10 a. 10. for St Louis.
The universal favorite, the Colossu-,
with Capt shinkle and the genial
Stonebraker as Clerk, leaves this day
at p. m. for Cincinnati Persons hav-
ing the time to enjoy themselves can
not do better than take trip with
Capt Shinkle as he is one Of the few
that know how to make such a trip an
agreeable one. Shippers viii consult
their own interests by selecting the Co
,slus as their carrier, and can rely u. !:
on all things being done with prompt
ness and dispatch.
The Nightingale, Virginia Barton,
New York, J. 7. McCombs, Emma
Floyd, Norman, Mercury, Arazona, and
Robert Burns all left Louisville on Sun
day for this port.
The Highlander, Pioneer, Tyrone and
Bermuda are loading at Louisville for
this port
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29

in the matter Of obtaining New York sol
diers votes, will not be resumed before the
9th of December.
A statement appeared, on report, few
day since which was enormously attributed
to the Washington agent and reported for
the Associated Press. that Commander Col
Inns has been ordered to return to Bahais,
Brazil, with his quasi prize, officers and
and crew, and purpOrting to give the result
Of the action of the Government upon that
subject with other assumed facts in the
same connection. No such telegram origi-
mated with the agent and reporter Of the
Associated Press, but there is the best au-
thority for saying that all statements to the
effect that all differences of opinion have
arisen in the Cabinet concerning the case
of the pirate Florida, or that decision has
been made for or against her restitution are
without foundation. No action Of the Gov
eminent has been taken on the case and no
discussion of it has been held and the Navy
Department authorizes the following state
ment:
The original order for the Wachusett, up
on her arrival at Hampton Roads, was to
proceed to Boston for repairs, taking with
her the prisoners captured on the Florida,
to be consigned to Fort Warren. Before
the order reached the vessel the prisoners
had been sent to Point Lookout aud in q
day or two were transferred by the army
authorities to the Old Capital. They we're
Immediately ordered back to Point Look
out to be returned to the Wachusett, which
at once sailed for Boston.
NEw YORK, Nov. 2s.-Gold at Gallagher's
Evening Board, 1881 and after the call 2sI.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29
DR.. COLEMAN'S
Private DispensarY.

While humanity continues TO be in6rm
and man is prone to err, and the cOnse-
quences are visited upon the unfortunate,
he should early seek relief from the misery
thus entailed. And the man who devotes
his time and talent to the relief Of this
species Of human suffering 10 not less a
Philanthropist than he who seeks to relieve
any other sffiiction 10 which man is subject;
for true philanthropy looks not to what
caused the trouble, but what viii cure it.
DIR. COLEMAN has devoted large portion Of
his time 10 the cure of the class of dis
eases mentioned in his advertisement in
to-day's paper. He has duly qualified
himself by study and experience 70 perform
what he promises. He has been located IN
our midst for several years, and the testl-
monials OF the press which he has
quoted in his card, are a guarantee 10 the
afflicted for his skill and ettsinments.
His Office il Ga North Cherry street. Post
Office Box, 500. auga
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29

For good ale, fine cigars and exec.
lent liquors, commend us to the Old
Theatre Saloon, That prince of BAR
keepers. Bart DaYey, holds forth there,
and by his skill in compromising and
his grace and pohteness ia setting
forth, has won the appreciation of that
extensive crowd, the public in general
We have yet to hear the first complaint
of the material furnished or the
manner in which it was furnished, at
this saloon. Now we have weakness
for ale, good ale, and we fatter our
selves that we know what good ale IS.
We drink ale at that saloon. We say
it, and we say it boldly, we get good ale
there.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29


OLD THEATRE Harry Everetts BENG
fit, last night, was, what we expected it
would be, bumper The house was
packed full OF benefits, we believe,
it is not usage to speak critically. We
viii only say that Everett was what he
always is, excellent, and the rest of the
company seemed to play with spirit
and grace that showed they we're anxi-
GUS that all should go smoothly and
well. After the curtain went down
upon the first piece, there was an en-
thusiastic call for the beneficiary, and
be appeared and made brief and
hearty acknowledgment Of his sense
of the kindness of his friends and his
lasting remembrance Of that kindness
lie then started to retire, but was met
by Mr.. Wood Benson, who motioned
him back, as something else was to
come. Mr. Benson then in a very neat
speech, informed Mr.. Everett that he
had been chosen to express to him the
high regard that his friends had for
him, and to present to him as an eyi
dence of that regard and esteem, q
splendid gold watch, the voluntary
offering of those who remembered him
as an actor of talent and a gentleman
of estimable social qualities. Mr.
Everett taking the hand of Mr.. Benson,
replied in substance, that he was not
entirely unaware of the intended gift,
as be had heard of it previously, but,
that his sense of obligation, kind re
gard and gratitude was none the less
sincere and true. He would cherish the
gift as a perpetual reminder of those
kind friends, and that its face would
ever remain an index of that most
pleasant occasion. We regret that we
do SO much injustice to the remarks of
both these gentlemen, but state in self
defence, that two gentlemen CD were
conversing aloud close by where we
stood and we were unable to follow the
speakers more closely. Those that
heard them can supply what we have
left out and those who did not, can
imagine two very neat little speeches,
and that will do.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-29

CIRcus-Last night thera was snoth>
er full house TO witness the perform
ances of this talented troupe of srtistes-
There has been a great addition to the
company in the person Of John Low
low, who has deservedly 6ne reputa
ton 50 one of the best clowns that ev-
er trod the sawdust Last night he was
suffering from hoarseness but even un-
der that disadvantage he kept the aua
dience in a roar of laughter His pat
riotic sentiments and illusions never
failed to bring down the house There
was also an eItiEe change Of program
me- The riding Of little Alice was not
omitted, nor could it well be. She is
one Of the most talented and graceful
girls that we have ever seen in the pro-
fession. Baldwin, with his juggling
feats was excellent He does them so
easily that it is hard 10 realize, until
they are tried, hoe difficult they are.
The surest test of popularity is the su.
dienee that is attracted, and Judging by
this the present circus company
has nothing 70 complain Of