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Public Sales.
Pubgc Sales.
PUBLIC SALE.
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LIME undersigned having sold his farm, will
offer at Public Sale, on MONDAY and
TUESDAY, February 27th and 2Sth, 1865,
At 0 O'CLOCK, A. NJ,
at his residence, Is miles from Baltimore, on
the Reisterstown Turnpike, all his Furniture,
STOCK AND FARMING IMP DEMENT'S.
Consisting of the following Stoci--6 head OF
Young Work HORSES, four of which are well
Z broken to saddle, harness or heavy dranght; Z
Mich Cows, two will be fresh by the Tune o,
Sale two year old Devon Bull, one iuil preu
Alderney bull, years old; Sow ana rigs !;
fine Shoats.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, such as are de-
sira hle on a f;rst.elass farm, consisting in part
Of; Dorsey Reaper and Mower, lSpring tooth
Uav Rake | revolving do. Roller, Flows, Har-
rows. Double and Single Shovel Flows, Guilt
vators every description OF Forks, Hoes onoV-
els Hand Rakes, Spades; broad treau wa
CONS. Spring Market Wagon, for lor2 horses,
With cover: new HAY Carriage, Stone Bed,
| Thrashing Machine and Horse Power, Sell
adjusting Fork | Jack Screw, Cart, Wheat
Fan. Fodder Cutter and Grinder, Straw. Cutter,
Corn Shelter, 3 Climbing Ladders Carriage,
Rockway Buggies, no top Buggy, One Slelgh,
Donble aud Single Harness, sets Wagon Gears,
Saddles and Brides, A Fly Nets, 5 Housings
Grind Stone 2 Wheelbarrows, Is Cords Pine
Wood. lot of Locust and Chestnut Posts, so bush
els Seed Oats, about so barrels Corn, lot OF
Mercer Potatoes.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE-l fine Piano and Stool, l Mahogany
Sofa, do. Dres ing Bureau, sets Parlor and
Common Chairs. Settee, Rocking Chairs,
Bedseads, 2 Mattresses, Bureaus, Washstands,
Carpets, Mattings, lot of Dining Room and
Kitchen Furniture, Stoves, large Iron het-
tie Copper Kettles. barrels Vinegar, 2Cor-
ner Cupboards, Kitchen do, large Dinner
Bell, Clocks, Tables. A large lot of Bacon,
lot of Fowls, &C.; together with large lot Of
other articles not enumerated.
MD-TERMS CASH.
JOHN KISSELL.
Feb 1I-3t ra4GE.tH
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uEARi HEARi

HEAR! HEAR!
THE FEMALES OF THE UNITED STATES
Are as class, proverbially feeble and mmheal-
My and while we may not hope for any change
for the better until there is better understan-
ding of the laws of health, we may, however,
congratulate the community on the introduce
ton of a remedy which has proved itself of
great value in relieving, and often curing entire
Iy the general neruous debility Of femaales-we
mean Hamptons Vegetable Iincture.
For sale by Mrs. Shealey, Towsontown; s..
Miller, Monkton; Ralph Duer, Cockeysville !;
Mortimer & Mowbray, Baltimore; Agents.
March l2-ly
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WILL be sold at Public Sale, at the resi-
w dence of the subscriber, fPiney. Hill,
20 miles from Baltimore, on the York Turnpike,
Or Tuesday, February 2lst, 1865,
Of fair, if not, the next fair day at 10 o'clock A.
M, the following valuable Stock and Farming
Implements, viz:
TWO GOOD WORK HORSES,
One young Brood Mare, three year old Colts,
one a superior Black Hawk, l two-year-oid
Colt,
EIGHT HEAD OF MICH COWS,
One four-h horse power Threshng Machine, (Pel-
tons patent, nearly new, srs Es
BROAD-TREAD WAGON,
nearly new, / Family Carriage, one new Hay
Carriage, one Farm Bed, one English Market
Bed, one good stone Bed, two sets of Breech-
bands, two sets Lead Harness, -Plew Gears,
Chains, Collars, Brides and Halters.
Also one Horse Rake Furrow Plows Guilt
vators, Double Shovel Flows, Spreaders, Single
and Double Trees Forks Rakes and great va
riety of other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale :--All sums of $40 and under,
Cash all sums over that amount six months
credit with note and approved security:
MARTIN CONN.
WILLIAM FOSTER, Auctioneer.
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r. II. GoRsUCE

r. Fl. GORSUCH,
Successor to Jehu Gorsuch,
Corner of Gay and Front sts., Baltimore, Nd
DEALER
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE,
HAs received his Spring and~
Ill Summer supply of goods, con-
sistng in part of Knives and Forks,
Pocket Knives, Table and Tea Spoons, Hollow
Ware, Wagon Boxes, Horse Shoes and Nails,
Nail Rods, Carpenters Tools, Axes, Locks,
Hinges, Screws, sBolts, Shovels, Forks, Picks,
Mattocks, Castand Blister Steel, Trace, Halter
and Cow Chains, Counter Scales, Safety Fuse,
Gun Caps,
WOODCOCK'S PLOWS AND CASTINGS;
Also, Stewards wedge-pattern AXES, war
ranted, all of which he offers wholesale and
retail at his usual low prices. eRea
July 16.-tf
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Miscellaneous.
NURSERIES

GOVANSTOWN, BALTIMORE CO., MD.
TIME liberal patronage we have re- s5FzSs
l. ceived in all branches of our bust 6sgSssSs s
ness, has been very satisfactory; and we -
are now prepared, through the increase of kinds
es we'll as the qualities of the articles offered,
to supply on liberal terms still larger demand !;
and would now draw particular attention to
our large collection of STANDARD APPLE,
STANDARD AND DWARF CHERRY, PEAR,
PLUM, APRICOT, PEACHES, hardy GRAPE
VINES, RASPBERRY. GOOSEBERRY, CUR
RANT, CKBERRY, Lawton and French
Parsley leaved also STRAWBERRY AND
RHUBARB PLANTS Of the most approved
kinds SHADE TREES of large size and great
variety, together with select stock of hardy
EVERGREENS; among these we call atten-
to a fine lot of Seeding American Arborvitse,
fit for hedges.
We also offer a superior assortment of hardy
ROSES, PIONEERING SHRUBS, DAHLIAS,
PHLOXES, GLADIOLUS, JAPAN LILIES,
&c. &c. Terms reasonable.
Orders sent to the subscriber will be punctu-
ally attended to, and goods delivered in Balti-
more free of charge
Catalogues, by enclosing a postage stamp,
will be forwarded to order. e srf tas8 Is
Jan. 9-tf w. d. BRECKENRIDGE.
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Photographic ALBUMS.

We were the first to introduce these into the
United States, and we manufacture immense
quantities in great variety, ranging in price
from so cents to $50 each. Our Albums have
the reputation of being superior in beauty and
durability to any others. They will besent by
mail, free on receipt of price.
FINE ALBUMS MADE TO ORDER.
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Miscellaneous.
Special Notice.
Headquarters for Drafted and En-
rolled Men for the City and
Counties.

WANTED this day, FIFTY good Alien or
w Contraband SUBSTITUTES, for which
we will pay the highest price. We invite all
fail in procuring Substitute for three years,
previous to draft which may take place in a
few days; land as our mottowas from the first,
so it is now, to deal fairly with all menu AS
time is money, you can call and leave your
orders and no further personal time would be
required and your full discharge papers for
three years would be brought to your place of
business for settlement.
@a-As we do not ask for money in advance,
call early at the GOLD ESTABLISHED OF
FICE,' Law Buildings, st Paul street, Room
No. 6, up stairs
VIM. II. BAYZAND & CO.,
Feb. Pm. Authorized Agents.
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E.&H. II. ANTHONY s. CO.,
Manufacturers of Photographic MATERIAL
Wholesale and Retail, sol Broadway,
New York.

IN addition to our main business of Photo
4 graphic Materials, we are Headquarters for
the following, Wis
Stereoscopes s. Stereoscopic Views.
OF these we have an immense assortment, in
Guiding War Scenes, American and Foreign
Cities and Landscapes, Groups, Statuary, &c.,
&c. Also, Revolving Stereoscopes, for public or
private exhibition. Our Catalogue will be sent
to any address on receipt of Stamp.
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FARM AT PRIVATE SALE.

TTNHE undersigned wishes to dispose of part
Il of his farm. situate in Long Green SzzsA.
~. Valley, Baltimore county, aboutfs sstAR
&aI mile from the Hartford Turn
~pike, and IA from Baltmore!-
CITY. The tract contains IS ACRES of LAND,
without improvements. About acres are IN
wood. balance clear. The land is well water
ed, under good fencing, and is divided into
fields. Limestone can be had plenty in short
PETER NAFZINGER,
Long Green P. o., Baltimore county, Md. {
Nov. 26.-tf
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Farm in the 9Th District, Baltimore
County, at
D-rxr n "- @ n TT

FH1 " .AIE SALE.
TINE undersigned offers at Private Sale the
l. Farm upon which he now re- -
sa.s sides, in the 5th district, Balti e IS sff
dzsSs more county, about "a miles sasl.
from Baltimore city, by the lIan-G1sk9
over Turnpike, the road leading from St.
Paul's Church to Zoucksville, one mile from the
former, and half mile from the latter place,
containing
los ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, about one half of which is clear
ed and under cultivation, the balance covered
with good Timber.
The improvements are good Dwelling House,
Barn, Corn House, Granary and other outbuild-
ings; it is well watered, a spring being near
the dwelling, and branch running through
the Farm.
This property is worthy the attention of per-
sons desiring to purchase, the soil being of good
quality, having all been we'll lined within a
few years, is in close proximity to the thriving
village Of Zoucksvlle, and convenient to Mills,
Churches, Schools, Stores, &C.
Terms will be made known upon application
to the owner. JOHN L. COLE.
Feb. At.
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Rheumatism.
CJIRED RY

UU II dU TO 90 yodI % IL DUB " O1I.
And many others, who testify to being cured
after years of suffering, by HAMPTON'S
TINCTURE.
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Darrhea, Debli-
ty, Decline in Health, Erysipelas, Disease Of
the Eyes, Female Complaints, Hip Disease,
Kidney Disease, Liver Complaint Mercurial
Disease, letter, Tumor, Thrush, Vertigo, Womb
Disease, Nerves, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Palpi-
tation of the Heart, Scrofula, Spinal Disease,
by our own citizens.
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Miscellaneous.
COUGH SYRUP,

COUGH SYRUP.
VIZ III. READS COMPOUND SYRUP OF
w LIVERWORT, for the cure of CoUGHs
COLDS, CRoUPs, ASTHMA, HoARsENEss, BRoN-
cHITIs and INcIpfENT CONSUMPTION.
This syrup is enc Of the most certain and eff
fectual cures now in use, as has been proved
by all who have given it a fair and impartial
trial. There is no class of disease that is more
neglected than this and yet there is none that
more certainly and surely undermines health
Many Neglected Cough has been but the pre-
cursor of long years of suffering and many a
Cold that has been permitted to run its course
has hurried its victim into the premature grave
of the Consumptive. Every ones knows thai
we but utter the truth when we say that refJ
little care and attention at frSt would have
warded off that dreadful handmade of death
Consumpton-from many one who is now
lingering beneath its tortues.
Certificates from the following gentlemen can
not fail to impress the public mind with the
value of this truly valuable remedy:
From Rev. JAS II. BROWN, Member Of East
Baltimore Conference.
This certifies that have used W. H. Read
Cough Pectoral Syrup with the most happy eff
fects, and recommend it as a most valuable
medicine JAS. H, BROWN.
From Rev. ANDREW MANsHIP, Member Of
Philadelphia Conference.
WM H. READ-Dear STR have used your
my throat, and relieved me of heavy cold.--
/ can recommend it to clergylnen and public
speakers ANDREW MANSHlP: {
From Rev. VIM. W. HICKS, late Missionary
from India.
Mr. VIM. II. Read, Sir:
I cheerfully recommend your Syrup to all
persons affected with Coughs or Hoarseness, as
certain cure.
The Compound Syrup Of Liverwort may tru-
ly be called the sufferers friend.
, - '' VIM. W. HICKS.
We have many more certificates than we can
publish, all speaking in the most emphatic terms
Of the great value Of this medicine and in ev-
cry case recommending it to their friends
Among them may be found
REV. JAS. S. Nom URRAY,
REV. GEORGE HILDT,
REV. SAMUEL A. WILSON,
REV. VIM, A. SNIVELY,
REV. WIN. r. MILLS,
REV.sA. A. REESE, d. D.,
REV. Z. j. WAY,
Manufactured only by
VIM. II. READ,
Al Baltimore street,
one door east of Calvert.
For sale by Druggists and Country Stores.
or bottles so cents; 10 OF. bottles ST.
Agent for VELLINES' FLAXSEED DROPS.
Jan. 14.-tf.
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lrTvO the late Baltimore County ddvocate, either
toE. +. Church, or Church HaVersnck,
kae respectfully requested 70 cali az shs o"''''
ice and settle their bills.
Feb. 13.--H
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OLD TOWN DRUG STORE.

OLD TOWN OROG STOhE.
VNHE undersigned having thoroughly ~-xQ
l. renewed his stock, and laid in COM M
plete assortment of Il
DYE STUFFS,
DRUGS,
CHEMICALS,
PERFUMERY,
and everything else in his line, respectfully So
licits the attention of country purchasers, and
call from all dealers.
Having perfected his arrangements both in
Baltimore and in the northern cities, with re-
gard to purchases, he is enabled to sell so low
as to satisfy his customers, that while the arti-
cles in his line are judiciously selected, his
PRICES are CHEAPER than the cheapest.
He requests call from every one who comes
to town to purchase, assuring them they will be
satisfied. In addition to the usual stock con-
tanned in a Drug Store, keep on hand thor
rough assortment of
PATENT MEDICINES.
P.oS. Physicians orders promptly filed
with care.
N. B. Oil of Vitriol at helowest cash price.
FRANKLIN METZGER,
Cor. Gay and Exeter streets, Old Town.
Feb. 2, 1S61.-1y
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J.v. TOWNSEND g. CO.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
AND
COMMISSIONERS

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. ...
No. Law Building, St Paul street, Baltimore.
THARMs. MILLS, COUNTRY SEATS, COT
TAGEs. CITX HOUSES, and BUILDING
I,01s. large variety, for sale or exchange
Real Estate purchased, sold or exchanged,
Money loaned and carefully invested, Titles
AGENCY for Delaware, Maryland and Penn
svlvania Farms and Lands. Coal, Timber and
Iron Ore Lands for sale.
zn-Honses in Baltimore. Philadelphia, New
York, and other cities, FOR sale or exchange.
Nov I2-3m
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LEATHER,
LEATHER,
LEATHER.
NOTHING LIKE LEATHER !"
A ND nowhere else can it be bought cheaper
N than at +. Ii. Grupys old stand, as | am
tanning large part of my stock and finishing
same. and have always hand the largest
and best assortment Of prime sole, both oak
and hcnlock, to be found in Baltimore.
HIDES Hides Wanted
want for my fall tannage, 1000 to 5000
prime COW and steer hides, delivered either at
my tam yardor at my store, for which will
pay the very highest cash price. Write TO me
or call and see Inc before selling.
@ts- Prime Tan Bark always wanted.
F. ii. GRUPY,
AZ South Calvert Street, Baltimore.
Dec 10-3nl
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BURNS & SLOAN.
LUM Der DEALERS,

1872 Light ST., Baltimore,
TAVE on hand large assortment of LUM-
Ill Der, SHINGLES, FRAMES, LATHS,
DOORS and SASH. Which they offer for sale
at the lowest Market rates, for CASH. 2
Feb. IL, 1s65.-1y.
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PUBLIC SALE.

I1lHE subscriber being about to relinquish
l. farming, will sell at Public Sale, at the
7s@-rrM residence of the late Charles lAA.
SWzaAN B. Gorsueh, situated on the S-sDE
- York Turnpike near Cock y u
eysville, on
Thursday, the 23rd day of february, 1861
at l24 o'clock P. NJ, the following property, viz:
Horses, l valuable Cow, Poultry, Farming
Utensils, consisting of one Wagon for two or
three horses, nearly new, Flows, Harrows, Gull
tvators, Hoes, Rakes, Forks, Grain Cradle and
Scythes Wagon and Plow Harness, a lot of
Bacon and Potatoes, 2 parlorand cook Stove, a
lot of extra Pipe, Churn and Dairy Fixtures.
Also, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and
many other articles about farm too tedious to
mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
NELSON r. GORSUCH.
SAMUEL G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
&a-The Farm on which lately resided for
Rent to good tenant. N. r. G..
Feb, Ats
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JAS. WI. BAKER Il CO.,
GUANo DEPOT,

80 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Corner st. Mary street, Baltimore,
Where can be found at all times a supply of
GUANOS,
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
GROUND BONE, POUDRETT,
CALCINED PLASTER, LIME, HAIR,
CEMENT, de-,
And dealers in FLOUR, CORN MEAL, BUCK:
WHEAT MEAL, CORN, OATS, MILL FEED,
HAY, STRAW, CLOVER, TIMOTHY AND
GRASS SEEDS OF ALL KINDS.
ne WOOL, FURS, DRIED FRUIT, and all
kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange,
for which we are paying the highest cash prices.
JAS. W. BAKER Il CO.,
Next door to w. Stansbury's Bee Hive Hotel,
where Farmers will find excellent accommo-
dations. Jan. 7, 1S65.-tf
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SMALL FARM

AT
PRIVATE SALE.
VlHE undersigned wishes TO dispose OF his
place, situated in the 10th district, -
q, Baltimore county, about three fssss
miles from Sweet Air, adjoining Essss
rlands Of Henry w. Morrison, j JILL
n Henderson and others, at private sale.
The traeteonsists Of 30 ACRES, about Acres
Of which are covered with good Chestnut Tim
Der. The improvements are good two story
DWELLING HOUSE, with the necessary Out
buildings.
va Limestone can be had within one mile.
Terms Of Sale One half cash, balance in
twelve months. THE tract can be increased by
buying adjoining lands.)
MARTIN KELLEY,
Sweet Air P. O., Baltimore county, Md.
Feb 4--3ta
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Verify, Truth is Stranger than Fic-
tion

A SMALL part of the testimony taken from
IN index of pamphlet of cures by HAMP-
TONS TINCTURE:
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From Rev. ANDREW MANsHIP, Member of


WM II. READ-Dear Sri have used your
Syrup of Liverwort it was of great service to
my throat, and relieved me OF heavy eold;--
| can recommend it to clergyinen and public
speakers. ANDREW MANSIIIP. &
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YIlHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
| scriber. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters OF admins
- L. t. y
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TUCKER & PREECE,
No. 2O2 Hartford Avenue,
Intersection AsquiM Street,
DEG leave to inform their country friends,
ID and the public generally, that they have
Cd formed a co-partnership under 4N
#9ENM the above style and title, andk8EH
HhlAAAH would happy to supply them -
with any article in their line.
They keep constantly on hand choice selec-
ton of Groceries, Feed of all kinds, and will
supply their country customers who may favor
them with ascall, with the different kinds Of
FERTILIZERS, Seeds, DC.
rs PLEASE GIVE US'A CALL!~el
Jan. 14--3rn. t4s4 AAs ~ss
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JOHN DOWNEY,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hay
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
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IntTGOI
On or before the 31st dug September, 1865;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 18th day
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LhefeOI 10 JIle SUDsCFIDtT,
On or before The 3lst day Of September, 1855;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 18th
day of january, 1865.
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LeQuZ Notices.

HNHISs is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
4 scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters of admins
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-14

The Paducah (Kyl Federal Union, edited by
Col. I. j. Pickett, formely of this city, says:
In his recent testimony in the Judge Bullitt
case, in Frankfort, General Burbridge stated
that he did not know any man had ever been exc
cuted in this state without trial The general
should not be in ignorance of the fact that FIVE
persons were shot last summer in this city BY
order ofGen, Paine, without trial of any kind
About the same time Col McChesney had two or
thaee men shot in Mayfeld without a trial As
Gen. Burbridge was IN command of the state at
the time, he ought to have been aware of these
facts
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SECOND DAY.
TUESDAY, June 18th.

S-SOA'N
TUESDAY, June 18th.
The board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present-same as yesterday, also Superv'
VIM. Wait. of Edgington, and John Buffum,
of Andalusia.
Minutes of yesterdays proceedings, aud al
so of the last days proceedings of the March
term, were read and approved.
The following committees were appointed,
by the chairman of the board for the ensuing
year:
FINANcE.-The chair has not yet announc-
ed the names of the finance committee.
Var Fund.-Sup'rs Buffum, Atkinson and
Mardock.
Miscellaneous Claims.-Sup'rs Hoke, Ely
and Crawford.
Poor and Poor HIuse.-Sup'rs Stoddard
Sheppard and McCsndless.
Equalization.-Sup'r Atkinson, McCand-
less and Buffum.
Public Erpenditure.-Sup'rs Ely, Hill aud
StOddard.
Scamp Lands.-Sup'rs Hill, Mardock and
FL efin.
Abatements.-Sup'rs Beal, Wait and Hoke.
Roads and Bridges.-Sup'rs Sheppard,
earsall and Hehin.
7o,ons and Toon.. Accounts.-Sup'rs Wait,
Hill and Clark
Ways and Means.-Sup'rs Pearsall, Clark
and Beal.
On motion of Sup'r Crawford the rules
heretofore adopted by the board were adopt.
ed for the government of this board for the
ensuing year.
Pursuant to q motion the chair appointed
Sup'rs Wait and Clark q special committee
to inquire into the case of Orlando Walker
and wife who are insane and in charge of the
county poor master and sheriff, and make re-
port at this term of the board.
The petition of Mrs. Mary M. Rugh, asking
for an order to pay her in county orders the
sum OF SIT, 5and signed by james Beal and
others, was read, and ON motion of Sup'r
Wait was laid on the table.
On motion OF Sup'r Stoddard the following
resolution was adopted, viz:
Resotred, That the distribution of the fund
appropriated by this board to soldiers fami-
lies be left to the discretion of the supervisor
of the town he may represent.
Sup'r Atkinson presented the name of VIM
Kerns, of Moline, as a candidate for commits
sioner to take the census of this county for
1865, according to the laws of this state, and
moved that he be appointed. egG
Sup'r Buffum presented the name Of Ros-