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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

The DUTCH GAP CANAL.-The canal was
commenced in August last, and up to the day
OF the explosion Of the bulkhead eight regiments
of white and colored troops were detailed for
the special work, averaging from 100 to 40 men
employed daily on an average Of ten hours
width OF excavation is 122 feet and the depth
as feet. The width of the canal proper is 66
fest at the top and IS feet at the bottom. at
high water there will be depth OF 16 feet
From these facts some idea may be formed of
the immensely of the work.
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rENTLEMAN's AND BOYS CLOTHING
AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!
NEW STYLES! FINE QUALITIES
CITIZENS AND MILITARY CLOTHING
OF ALL QUALITIES.

WALL, STEPHENS & CO.,
322 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Invite purchasers in want Of II EAVY CLOTHING
to examine their large assortment, which they
offer fror, this date at Extremely Low Prices, in
order to red ucs stock.
WALL, STEPHENS L CO.,
Ja5-2w,if lint, Chr. & Rep.l 322 Pa av
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ANGLO. AMERICAN CoMMIssIoN-A mixed
commission, authorized by a convention con-
Clnded last winter between the United States
and Great Britain, commenced its sessions in
this city yesterday, and will examine into and
adJudicate the proprietary rights OF the Hud-
eons Bay Company and the Pugets Sound
Agricultural Company to lands within the
last established north western boundary of the
United States. The United States commits
sioner is Hon. A. 5. johnson, OF Albany, and
the British commissioner is Hon. John Rose
OF Montreal. Hon. Caleb Gushing will repre-.
sent the interests of the State of Oregon and
Washington Territory, while Mr.. Day is the
counsel for the British companies.
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Steam BOAT Disas ter.

PORTLAND, ME-, Jan. 6.-The steamer Poto.
mac took fire around her boilers this morning
off Cane Elizabeth. The officers, crew and
passengers were taken of by fishing vessel
and have arrived here. Four lives Were LOST.
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THE NEW ARMY CORPS.

THE NEW ARMY CORPS,
Nearly thirteen hundred applications have
been received for officers positions In the new
First Army Corps now being organized in this
city by General Hancock. Comparatively few
OF the applicants have been accepted, thus TAR,
however
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REBEL SURGEONS.

Dr. Ramsey, Medical Director Of Breckin
ridges department, and six other rebel sur
geons, were brought here yesterday from Ten
nessee and committed to the Old Capitol, pre-
limiuarv to their being sent through the lines
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Aid to Savannah

BOSTON, Jan. "a public meeting will ba
held at Faneuil Hall, Monday, to raise funds
to aid the people of Savannah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

~ At the annual sale OF pews in Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn Rev Henry Ward Beecher,
pastor,) on Tuesday evening, the total amount
bid for rentals and premiums for the ensuing
year was $4,000, which is $4,000 more than
was realized on the pews OF the church during
the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06
SEPARATE BRIGADE.

The troops of the Veteran Reserve Corps
commanded by Col. Gill have been announced
as separate brigade in Gen. Augur's depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

DooRKREPER AT THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE,
Alfonso Dom has been appointed doorkeeper
at the Presidents House, in place Of Thomas
Burns, dismissed Yesterday Mr.. Dom ten.
dered his resignation to the Board Of Police
Commissioners, he being member Of the Met
ropolitan police force.
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e. W. N. sHUSTBR Il BRO,
No 3S Market Space,
fA4-St between 9TH and 9th straafa

TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FEMALES
70 THE sEX.NMADAME MENAH. after IA Years 3
practice in New York, has taken rooms in this
stS so 81 H ssn s,rssf vest There she will sa,
this city. Will give reference and certificates
sufficient to convince the most fastidious Of her
will be visited at their residences IL necessary.
Charges reasonable. Hours of consultation from
10 g.. m. to p. m.
Hayne been q fferer from the above disease m -
self, deem it duty and privilege to offer my
vices to like sufferers. Jan Tim"
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DhACK LYONS VELvETS.
ID MORE ANTIQUES,
AND
HANDSOME DRESS SILKS.

We have on hand magnificent assortment of
call the attention OF ladies who antcipate buyin
either Velvet Dress or Cloak, feeling confident
car be obtained in any of the Northern Cities.
=, We have also On hand beautiful assortment of
Colored MORE ANTIQ UES, wide Plain and
Brecade SILKS in all the most desirable colors
Also. Pink. Blue, Corn, and Whit. GRENA.
DIMES, suitable for Party Dresses all of whic h
We offer at the very 10 vest cash rates.
One price only. All goods marked in plain
figures at the lowest market price.
W. NJ SHUSTER & BRO,
No. 81 Market Snace,
ian st between 7th and Sth streets
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Z W YEA RS ALL.

Remember to visit
who constant suppl his patrons wi tn hat they
want at the lowest prices All goods marked in
style DslaiRs Just received Calico, 80. IS. 81 cts
hest brown Cotton, over yard vide, 50 cts; all
Cotton from Bic. up; Androscoggin, Wamsutta.
New York Mills cheap: New York City Mills: CSC ,
ke,s and Woollen GOODS at reduced prices: Cloaks.
s., Sln sl2, SIS; Wooien Table Cloth, 81 sass 5o
Linen cheap; Toweling very cheap; Notions a. old
prices; Spool Cotton. 1876 dozen; Nesdles, Pins,
Hooks and Eyes. Sc; Children Wooilen Stock
inss. sOc Ladies' Linen Handksrchiets. I5c.; Black
Kid Gloves emily 81; Large assortment Of Trim
ming: Ball Button, Bugle Trimming, Embroider-
les, Gloves and Hosiery at New York prices. Re-
member 443 7th street, three doors frem g st.
Red Pest ! Red Post Jan S-5t*
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WINTER GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.

As usual at this season of the year, we are now
offering . great many WINTER GOODS much
lower than we have been selling them up to the
supplied themselves with dresses, aud gentlemen
who may wish to procure heavy Beaver Cloths and
Cassimeres will find great many beautiful goods
in our establishment. much cheaper than they
could have procured them a few weeks ago.
We name the following as a part of the goods
alluded to. viz:
J. Black Blue and other shades of Splendid
Cloaks.
also, ffench nIsT L e. n,alo fopins ls.
other Dress Goods, all of which we would re-.
commend Ladies' to look at before purchasing else
e. W, NJ. sHUSTBR BRO,
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BALLS, PARTIES, &c.

FOURTH GRAND BALL of the YOUNG HI
Il BERNIA CLUB, to be held ct TEMPER A
ANCE HALL, e street. bet. 9Th and 10th. on 81
WEDNESDAY EVENING. Jan: IL, 1855. fIA
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting . gen Es
tleman and ladies.
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS John Myers,
Martin Graham. Daniel Clancy. Jas. Fl Bush. John
0'Connor, Thos. Sanders John Lightle. ia Cts
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NALL AND SEE THE NEW BOOT AND SHOE
~ BLACKBR BOX. 1t IL Just what everybody
nesds. Prices emily 81 rs to 81 All furnished.
Tor sale cheap, at 334 ST.. near 10th ct. j. AZ
THE CnEAe PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE
AND BUTTER ST0RE-Keep none but best
articles Pure Country Lard, fifteen varieties OF
superior Crackers, fresh Groceries. Sugars, &c,
cheap and good; SS4 street, near 10th st. Also,
the health y, excellent Sugar Red ned Pop Corn,
wholesale and retail. js5-4tt
RLAHK BosKsi BLANK BOOKS
Bank Lsdgsrs.
Counting house ts1 ss.i 81. 49, :''' and qualities
Day Books, Cash Books, Record Books, Bank
Account soots, Pass Books. Bar Books. Miniature
SsnSers, Gases. large Pocket Books for s.s.
Nooey Boxes, Deed Boxes, Currsscy and Intsrnei
Rsvenue STAN BaXes. Post Once Boxes. &c
Letter Presses, Coping Books. d snifold Writers
BEnk Boeke printed and bound to order, at short
Al KINDS Of oeuntias: house Stationery, Of sups.
tisr sa~""' HUDSON TAYLOR,
fsnkkt 334 Pennsylvania avenue.
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SEVENTH STREET.
B e D o G ION

PRICE OF FURNITURE TO REDUCE STOCK
Contemplating making Improvements in our
Store, We will for the next fifteen days offer the
following articles at a small advan above cos:
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY SOFAS, CHAIRS,
ROCKERS.
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY BUREAUS. sfDE-
BOARDS.
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY MARBLE-TOP
TABLES. WAsHSTANDs.
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY WARDROBE,
WHATNOTS.
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS.
GILT FRAME MIRRORS
Persons in want of the above articles Will find
this rare Opportunity to supply their vents. a.
the above goods must be closed out by the goth
inst. BONTZ & erosion,
Jan 5-5t $50 Seventh street, aboveT.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTs

N@THH DRAFT IN GEoRGETOWN.-Ths
US Georgetown Draft Association has been
Organized and is now fairly started.
Forty dollars. pay able IN installments previous
to the Draft, will undoubtedly protect every mem
Der from the same.
There will be meeting of the Association every
Georgstown Custom House. Congress 81 above
Bridge, where aud when all the residents of
GEORGETOWN Eighth and Ninth sub districts) who
wish to do SO may become members of the Asso-
citation.
The Treasurer will be in attendance to receive
instAllments.
All interested are earnestly invited to come and
help themselves the time is short and delay is
GEO. HILL. JR., President.
ED. SHOEMAKER Secretary. jan 4-1m
TOR RENT-The HOUSE No 212 Bridge street,
L Gsqrgetogn,p. 9: 1t has Is rooms in it,
fixtures throughout. situated between the resi-:
dences of Mr. Poe aud Samuel Cropiey. ESQ. It
Rent. to a private family. $7s per month; for =
boarding house (for which it is we'll 100
per month Apply to JOSEPH LIBBEY, No. 81
Water st., Georgetown, ID. U. jas Ct
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LOCAL NEWS.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ScrRscRs.-Tbs
Academy continues its annual session at tina
Capitol, President Peirce presiding, In the All.
stoned by the deaths of General Totem, Profs
Silliman and Hubbard have been filled by the
election Of Gen. Meigs, Prof. q. M. Rood. and
DR.. Kirkland. The corresponding members
elected are Sir r. /. Murchison, eeoIoriat
President OF the Royal Society; Aiexandsr
Braun. the Prussian botanist; G.. b Ainp, AS
tronomer Royal f. Wh9hler, and Victor Rev.
nault, chemists '
moon, by Prof. BENZ. PIERCE; on the metamor.
phoses OF some malacoptcrygians, by Prof
Agassiz; on chemical classification, by Prof
Wolcot Gibbs; and the progress of the geologi-
cal survey of California, by Prof. ]. d. Whit
ney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS can be supplied with
the STAR at their residences, put up in wrap.
pers, by ordering 1t through the Secretary Of
the Senate the Clerk OF the House of Repre-
sentauves, or At the Star office, corner OF Penn.
sylvania avenue and 18th street.
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-On Thursday morning, in Center Market
L. a SMALL KEY, belonging to an iron SAFE
numberea one side l 200 and the other $50.
suitable reward will be given if left at the Star
once, with Mr.. Baker. ja6-tf :
EQUND-0n the Sd instant, at the Baltimore
Il Depot, one sorrel HORSE. The owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property. pay
charges, and take him away.
Company B, 18th Regiment, " R;O..
ian 6-3t< on duty at the Baltimore Depot.
TAKEN UP RsTkAY. on the right Of TIE lst
BATES. superintendent Government Stables; az
street wharf. 1a Est
I 0sT-On SUNDAY morning, Dec; 18th, 1864, be-
CAPE. The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving it the 4th door 18th street, south Of Z
Jas st. Q. Q. WESr.
7 OsT-A small gold emerald set RING. Said
IL ring was left at the sto re Of H O. Hood, Penn.
avenue, for repair and there lost As it is q dear
raemento to lady, liberal reward will be paid
for its return to Mr.. BRENNER, 315 Pa. avenue
corner 9Th st. jas
EFT AT THIS OFFICE on Saturday might, a
L. BASK ct with marketing in it, which the own
er can have by paying for this advertisement.
Nv AS BROUGHT TO THE PREMIsEs OF THE
w subscriber, on thu night, of the 22d inst,
enc dark brown HORSE. one fore leg swooll eu
had on q saddle and Bride. The owner is re.
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, or otherwise he will be sold to pay ex-
Three Tun Stables Sd street st east,
de3l Ct Navy Yard.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
New YOrk Stock List.
BY Independent Line of Telegraph to Lewis
johnson Il Col

New Ysrk Stock List. .~
[By Independent Line of Telegraph to Lewis
Johnson Il Col
NEW YORK, Jan. 6-Tir1e, 11.30.-U. 8. 1881
Coupon 6's, l10h; do. Registered, Ill; 5 20's,
lCek; do. Registered, 100; Certificates Indebt-
edness, e6K; Gold, 22s; New York CentrM,
11s4; Erie, SO y; Hudson River, 1i1x: Reading
TX: Illinois Central, 126k; Clevelana anu ana.
Pittsburg, 96; Chicago and Rock lslano, Io2;
Chicago and Northwestern, 35h; QulcksAVer'
9K.
EoR sALE-One good HORSE, WAGON and
Brewer, No. Sis a0t6 street west. ja6st-
TcAsY CRUTCHEs FOR THE LAME-Ac-
T. knowled ged to be the best. easiest and cheap
es' eitiaens male OF female Please cali and see
them at the Store, 334 street. near 10Th street.
Washington. jas 3t*
RIO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
hoEs. REMoNezoT, IMPORTER OF HUMAN
DRESSER. takes great pleasure in IL forming the
ladies' and gentlemen he has just received the Ia
test Paris Fashions for the present season, and s
noH ready to fiji every order Mons
ing thorough knowledge of his bust ness in which
to all who win honor him with a call A fine stock
Articles, &C.. &C., constantly on hand, Orders for
vious day. Consultations Of diseases Of the hair
house in Paris, Rue Rumeau No. 4, kept BY his
that occasion he will take every commisaion given
to I'll Hs1 and
fumsry Store, corner of D and 10th streets, neal
the Avenue. ta6-Iu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

NNHE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED stock
Of POCKET CUTLERY to be found In the city.
Also. the Genuine RODGERS SCISSORS. at
B. g. JOHNSON Il co.,
jan36t Penn'a ~. bet 10th and Ilth SITS.
m SIS TO NOTIFY q. A. WILLEr THAT
l. unless he mes and takes his horse away from
day, January 2lst, 1865.
Ja43t" EDW. J. LYNCH.
nROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
II ONCE OF the Metropolitan Railroad Company,
465 eth street uBtil January TO- 1865. FOR monthly
supplies Of Mill Feed lsbout $4,000 pounds and
price per 100 pounds. Proposals wIn be addressed
B. p BROWN, President jan4-td
MHMBERs or CONGRESS AND STRANGERS
w waiting this city. VIII hna y to their sdv.n-
known Restaurant Of GAUTIER, where they wiz
ind saving Of 80 10 20 Per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-06

THE BEST AND CHEAPEST CONVECTION.
cry is the Steam Sugar Refined POPPED
CORN; the best. healthiest luxury of the kind
for supplying fairs, stores, suffers and families,
&C., &C., must be sent in one day previous No
334 street. near 10th street. Call ana see it.
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IN WASHINGTON, December 81, 1854
4 HE CO.PARTNEkSHIP heretofore existin Q
between John r. Murray. John II. semmes and
William II. Brawner. under the irm Of john Fl
Semmes & Co.. is this day dissolved by n,utua al
consent John H. semmss and William n Draw
ner alone authorized to settle the business of
said firm. JOHN r. MURRAY,
JOHN II. SEMMES.
WILLIAM BRAWNER.
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n 90 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.
Ds L. MORRISON AND JOHN W. SHAW hav.
ing formed a partnership under the name and
sty ls of Morrison. Shaw & Co., will continue the
ELOUR and GENERAL COMMISSION BUZZ
and hope by strict attention to business to merit
continuatfo Of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to the late firm
January 2, 1865. ian 4-9t
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SUITABLl PRESENTS FOB TIN HOLI.
- DAYS.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
the greatest variety in this city.
nCARTEs DE vIsITE or CELEBRITIES.
PlaiE and cOlored.
OPERA GLASSES, FIELD GLASSES.
YEH GOLD SPECTsCLES,
BTER1OSCoPES AND VIEWS,
at the lowest prices, At
FRANKLIN & co, Opticians,
244 Pa. av.. between 18th and 18th sts.,
dec G0-tf
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T NOTICE.
he C0-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
between d. l.. Morrison, William NJ Gait and
John W. Shaw, doing business under the name
and style of Morrison. Gait & Co., have this day
been dissolved by linn tation and mutual consent.
All persons having claims against them are re-
quested to present them for payment, and all per-
settle the same without delay. Either member Of
the late firm is authorized to receipt in liquida-
ton. D. L. MORRISON
VIM. H. GAIT,
JOHN W. SHAW.
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I LILIES SAFES, tho celeb sted CHILLED
Il AND WROUGHT IRON FIRE AND BUR.
GLAR PROOFS, With COMBINATION LOOKS.
RRAMIE.
General Southern aEensy 81 west Lombard st.
Baltimore. Md.
novssm 4. PROSEUS. General Agent.
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WASHINGTON, January 2. 1885
l. HE UNDERSIGNED will continue the Whole.
sale ana Retail GROCERY BUSINESS. under the
firm of John FL 6emmes & Co.. at the old stand
No. 523 9th street, corner Louisiana avenue and
hope. by strict attention to business, to inertia
extended to the late Arm.
JOHN II. sEMMES,
jan SSt WILLIAM II. BRAWNER.
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OGO SEVENTH STREET orr
OOS ABOVE l, .1OS
CARPETS! CARPETS CARPETS,


CLUBE CUNSIGNM
This STOCK OF CARPETS have been consi gned
to us BY some of the principal Commission Houses
in Philadel phia and New York, and we are Offering
extra Inducements to purchasers to close consign.
ments by 10th January, 1855.
full and complete stock of FURNITURE AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS which We gusrsn.
tee to sell less than any bonse in the District.
B0Nrz & erosion,
Jan 5-5t formerly Bontz & Griffith
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~ DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 2
SECOND WARD

The citifsns Of the ward are requested to attend
between and G, THIS friday EVENING, al
IN O'Clock. It is expected that every one will be
present; as business Of great importance demands
their attention.
The daily clarion., 1865-11-14
NTlssIasIPPI ITFMs-

II Sunny South says A planters
calling at our Office yesterday, informed
Us that he hal brought colony of seven
teen white families from Pickens county,
Alabama, for which lac had leased large
tract OF land for five years, in Monroe
county This is a move in the right
direction.
We are informed that an affray took
place at Egypt Station, yesterday, be-
tween detachment of white soldiers,
and the negro garrison at that point, IN
which several OF the latter wel wounded
We have heard no particulars.
A thorough Hotel keeper is wanted for
the Commercial Hotel, in Aberdeen. II
has just been put in thorough repair.
The Columbus Mississippi Index, has
the following:
TIE State of Mississippi, Lowndes County
Circuit Court, Noe. 3, A. ID. 1865.
1t is hereby ordered that Special
Term of the Circuit Court in and for the
county of Lowndes and State aforesaid
shall be held at the Court House in the
| town of Columbus on the first Monday II
December next, "a. D. 1861 and the
Clerk will proceed to give twenty days
notice of holding the same, according tt
the statute in such case made and pro
vided.
Rev. Code, p. 478.. H. w. FOOTE,
Judge 9th Judicial District.
In pursuance of the above order,
Speciol Term of the Circuit Court Q
Lowndes county, State of Mississippi, wi
be held at the Court Honse in the tow
of Columbus, on the first Monday, bein
the 4th day, of December next, A. L
1865. JOHN A. STEW EMS, Clerk.
The daily clarion., 1865-11-14
-P,.TTE OF RESPECT.

prxrvI1 yr Miss Oet osth, 1865.
Alta regular communication Of Vienna Lodge NO
2n, the following preamble and resolutions We
unanimously adopted
whereas. ii has pleased our Heavenly amer ''
remove from our mid<t much beloved orother
and worthy ,worshipful Master, ABRAN CARR who
died at his residence Smith county september ia
after long and painful illness
Asa citizen and neighbor, he STOOD hish IN 'he
esteem of those with whom he associated "a ehris
tian he was humble and pious, and adorned the pro-
fession he had made by pious walk and godly
conversation"
As Mason he was among the first in the hearts and
affections of his brothers presiding eheer IN tne
Lodge his dignity, impartiaity and high attachments
in our order always commanded for him the most pro
found respect such was beisved oro'her oat 'he
is gone sOur loss is his eternal gain
ResolvedIst That we sympathize with his wife anc
family in this their sad bereavement and that copy
of these proceedings be spread on the minutes ana
eonv he forwarded to the family of the deceased
Resoleed 3D. That we bow with humble snonAlSslo'
to this dispensaton of our Heavenly Master, and tina
we will endeavor to emula the virtues OF our deeeasl
| brother and embalm his memory in our hearts,
FLOYD EARBEL-
J. 1. GRESHAN, Committee
| < WEEMS-
The daily clarion., 1865-11-14
u CALL You Not long since an en-

Il CALL You. Not long since an en-
lnent divine in the State of limos, ut
won't do to mention places, dates or
names visited distant town t,r the
purpose OF preaching the dedIcatory ser
mon IN new church. Court was In ses-
SION, and on Saturday evening the Judge
ana lawyers congregated together In
room and amused themselves by card
playing and story telling. The divine, At
the request of F., lawyer, visited the
room. Coming upon the group SO sud
denly, they were unable to hide their
cards and wy. The divine looked
on awhile and then, raising his hat, in.
vlted the gentlemen present to attend
church the next day and hear him
preach. This they agreed to do, and the
next day found judge and lawyers seated
in the "amen corner"
The sermon over, the minister an
nounced, "triends, the citizens of this
town have built fine church, there are
still $1,000 due. We propose TO raise
this money by subscription to-day, (eye-
ing the Judge) | go one hundred dollars,
who goes better The Judge, glancing
at the lawyers, slowly responded, Il see
your hundred" "Ehank you, brother, y
said the divine, "will any one raise it p
Looking at the same time at lawyer No
l. The lawyer saw he was in for it, ano
| quietly responded, | 60 a hundred
| blind" and so on through the list. The
divine raked down both the bar anC
their money, until the scene closed by {
sharp shrill voice announcing, | see tina
| last hundred and call you ~
Our readers can imagine the astonish
ment of that congregation. We venture
l. tInUnva,, hot thnSa lor
invite the divine to witness a 'socia
game OF whist" where men "see" eacl
other, "go it blind" and "call' tn
hand