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anuiActursrJ' Agents for Thrsshisg Msehinss Horss
Rewers Hay Presses and Power Corn eheIlers Manuac
tarsrs Of 6sRnt & Hisnan's nxoslsiof Fan Mills and
0fain eepefators.
PLOW0-Noline, Rock Island, Keokuk, Warsaw,
and other Flows on hand.
CULTNyATOWS-seuc State l. D. Smiths
Moaltus ozords RlIi either Of which IL capable Of
III I'D labcr.
O1n Riahtsrs for horsss or BY hand, Hay and Straw
Ou1ex ~ different varieties Horse kakes Ok yokes,
Whselharcws Horse Ptchlbrks Spinning Wheels, Reels
Vaekanw Machines, Clothes wriDgers- Flower Pots Bird
CnNa Ia 0eed &c. lot Of choice Clover, Timothy,
uA~ - "a f1ax gsed hand and for sale 1t 1853
1Sssr ssr~sA wICKERSHAM co.
NbA1-6nw
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Details Of the Pursuit Of Lee-1eWardS
Injuxies-Peaee Conferoneee-8uTroA.
der Of Johnston reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-05
DIED.,

=, On the morning of the 4th inst, HENRY CLAY,
months.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
ther, No III south B street Island, on this WED
nesday) afternoon, July 5th, at clock.
1t becomes our painful duty above to record the
respected townsman. Jonas B Ellis, Esq SUI The u SUBJ
lect OF this notice not only endeared to his fam
lily, and especially to the heart of his sorrowing and
devoted friends throughout the entire city. Exem
plary in al the youthful walks of life noble and gen
erous IN his nature warm and kindly In his affec
ons always ready and willing to make sacrifice for
others rather than himself it's not strange that this
afiction should have sent sorrow to many hearts
and shronded i'll g Dom the happy household where
much Of oy peace and Rappness May the be
reaved father and friends be supported in this the
hour OF their darkness by q merciful Providence
ton to submit to the Divine will knowing az we
do, that all is well ordered and right. Truly q
noble boy has gone. J.E II.
On the 4th instant, VIM. r. RILEY, infant son
OF VIM. X. and f. X. Riley.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at five
corner 9th and L.
On the morning of the 9Th instant, after linger
ing illness of nine years. of paralysis, Mrs. ANNA
b; FRY, in the Goth year of her age, in the full
triumph of blissful immortality. Her last words
were, My work is all done
attend her funeral to morrow evening mt 3 O'Clock
from her late residence, No $50 south street, be
tween New WI. Jersey ayenue and LIST street east
On Sunday, the ID inst, MAMIE LEE, infant
daughter of Joseph T and S. Nj Gffutt, aged four
months and one week. Another angel in heaven
San Francisco papers please copy.l
On the 18th of June last after fifteen days of sick
Prussia Mrs. HENRIETTA VOIGT, wife of Ed,
uard Noigf OF this city. jy 33t"
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CITY ITEMS.

BEHIND THOSE RosEATE GATES, the lips Of
girlhood, there should be a fragrant palace ele-
gantly furnished with ivory and coral. To
keep your teeth and gums in perfect order, if
You hope in after-lite, to enjoy the blessings of
q sound set of dentals and a sweet breath
What will enable You to do this 7 you ask.
Nothing but Fragrant Zozodont. We reply.
iy Scott
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LOCAL NEWS.
Amusernents Tonight.

Growers THEATER.-The domestic drama
IF G. Mriam's Crime" and Leonard Growers
farce of s'Cape May Diamonds" Miss Susan
nenin in two characters, and Mile Augusta in
sn entirely new dance
CARNCRoss & DIXIE's MINSTRELs, at Odd
Fellows Hall tonight for the first time, in an
immense bill of songs, dances, burlesques and
ether attractions. But four nights of this pop.
rlar company.
OxFoRD.-Ballet, burlesques, songs, trapeze
performances, gymnastic feats, &C., concluding
with a side splitting afterpiece.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES delineations, burles-
cues, ballet, songs, trapeze performances and
other attractions, concluding with an after
piece.
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BRICK DWELLING HOUSE IN THE FIRST
WARN At Auction
RY GREEN & WILLIAMS AuctiOnesrs
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL

BY virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of tho
District of Columbia, dated on the 2lst day OF
May. A. u. 1864, passed in certain cause No. 1907
pending in said Court, between Joseph X. Cassin,
ant, the undersigned: Trustee, will, on THURS
DAY, the ed day of June, A. d. 1855, at s CLOCK
p. in front of the premises proceed to resell all
that Lot of ground situated in the city of Wash
ington and District Of Columbia, known and desig-
mated S Lot numbered 5; also, the east feet and
inches front Lot numbered Is, in said square to-
gether with the improvements on said Lot and
part of Lot, consisting of large three story
Brick House, with back building; the house has,
however, recently been considerably damaged by
fire.
The property is situated on north street, bs-
tween 18th and 9th streets west fronting 81 feet
and inches on street, and extending back with
that uniform width (57 feet Sinches) 100 feet 10
inches, to public alley.
The terms of sale are: Cne-third cash. (of
which the purchaser will be required to pay down
at the time Of sale 5000 the balance to bs
paid in two equal installments at six and twelve
months from the day of sale; said balance to bear
thereof to be secured by the bonds of the
or purchasers, with surety to be approved by tho
Trustee.
If the terms of sale be not complied with within
five days from the day of sale the Trustee reserves
the right to resell the property at the risk and cost
of the defaulting purchaser, by advertising such
resale three times in some one more OF the daily
newspapers published in said city of Washington.
All convey ancing and stamps at the cost of tho
purchaser. X. Ii. LASkEl. Trustee.
GREEN WILLIAMS, Auct.
@- THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UN-
til WEDNESDAY, July 5th, at the same hour and
place BY order of the Trustee.
je % 3taw&ds GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Auct.
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LOOK OUT for the excursion to Glymont to-
morrow by the Journeymen Bookbinder's As
ISOLATION. Every preparation has been made
for lnsuring most enjoyable affair.
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DY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
On THURSDAY, the 9Th day of July, (instantl at
eia O'Clock p. M, on the premises, we shall sell
north, between Sd and 4th streets east the sams
Observation-Disclosures of lot No. 3, in square No. rs
Terms /: One half cash /; the residue in two equal
payments. at 4 and months, with interest, to be
secured by deed of trust. Terms to be complied
with within five days from the day of sale, other
wise the property to be resold at the cost of the
purchaser.
All conveyancing and revenue stamps 1.-THE cost
of the purchasers.
Title unquestionable.
je 30 INTEL GREEN WILLIAMS. AuctS
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HYMRNIAL.-This morning, Rev Mr. T. b.
McFalls performed an interesting ceremony at
the Assembly's church, uniting in the bonds OF
Mr.. T. Frank Herbert and Miss
Fanny Lord. The occasion drew forth q large
collection of the friends of the couple, who ex-
tended their congratulations. Frank and his
fair lady leave to-day for the west, where they
will spend their honeymoon.
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a DELIGHTFUL SUMNER RESORT The
brothers Bennett have rented and entirely re-
ntted and refurnished the Dorchester House
In Cambridge, Md. and now have it open as q
summer resort, and are keeping it in admiral
bic style. Their terms for board and lodging
are 50 and $40 per week. There is no better or
more comfortable country hotel in the salt
water region than the Dorchester House at
Cambridge, Md, in their hands.
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GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION,
Under the auspices of the EsAR'
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY.

HO!FOR GLYMONT.
the auspices of the JOURNEYMEN ~H~sns
BooKBINDERS, SOCIETY Of EaAlE
THURSDAY, 9th of July next
The Committee have determined to make this ex-
cursion the best of the pains expense
having been spared to make il comfortable and
pleasant to all who may participate.
Those fond of fishing will find this chance
to enjoy a good days sport, and those fond of
Gripping the light fantastic toe'' will find the mus
ic and other arrangements all that could be de-
sired
An excellent brass and string band will be in at
tendance.
Boats will leave as follows stopping at Alexan-
dria each way :-71s a; m. and o'clock p. m., re-
turning at seasonable hours.
Tickets S.. for a gentleman and ladies, and can
be had of any of the committee or members of the
Society.
Committee of Arrangements:-John Byrnes, c.
Lewis Owens. G.; W. Fisher, Chas f. Walker,
Hoover, Jos. II. Hollins, J. Mccormick.
10 -poatt
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GALE OF CONDEMNED OATS, HAY, AND
- GRAIN SACKS.
Chief Quartermaster's Office, DEPOT Washinston,t
Washington, D.. o., June %, 1875; s
Will be sold at public auction, at Alexandris,
Va, under the direction of Capt J. N. Buck, A. @.
NJ, on THURSDAY, July s, 1856, at II o'clock
$4,000 GRAIN SACKS,
$4,000 BUSHELS OF OATS, and
1S TONS OF HAY,
condemned as being unfit for public use.
Successful bidders will be required to remove the
stores within five 80 days from date of sale.
Terms cash, in Government funds.
u. II. RUCkER,
Brig. Gen. and Chief Quartermaster,
lie 23.l2t Depot of Washington.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON AND TO- MoRRov
RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auetionsers.
FIVE FIRsT-CLASs BUILDING LOTS ON NEW
JERSEY AND MASSACHGSEITS AVENUES

FIVE FIRST: CLASS BUILDING LOTS ON NEW
JERSEY AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUES
NORTH. AT PUBLIC AUCTION
On FRIDAY, the Dth instant, At O'Clock % m
shall sell in front OF che premises parts OF Lots
81 9, 10, and IL, in Dyers subdivision of Square
nue., and run through to 2d street west. between
Massachusetts avenue and north @ street, each
having front of 10 feet inches with good depth.
Two lots fronting on Massachusetts avenue, be-
tween New jersey avenue and ID street west. each
having front of 20 feet, running back TO public
alley. fine chance for good investment.
Terms Ope-Quarter cash. balance IN SIX, twelve
and eighteen months, for notes bearing interest,
secured by q deed Of trust on the premises.
All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost
Twenty FIVE dollars will be required on each lot
when Knocked of.
Title indsputahle.
az THE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED ON
account Of the rain, until WEDNESDAY, July 6th.
~ I'd GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
RY ". L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers.
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE IN THE FIRST
WARD AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, July 5, COM
at No. go, on Twenty second street, between and
streets, part of Lot IL, in Square 79, fronting
feet Twenty second street, and running back l2S
feet, improved by good two and a fstory brick
house, with frame back buildings, containing tea
rooms, and in rapidly improving part OF the city,
and offers inducement to purchasers.
Terms 0ne-third cash; balance in six and twelve
months, secured BY deed of trust ON the deferred
payments.
iyI-ts w. WALL CO, Aucts.
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DY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
II VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FRONTING
ON AND AND 10TH STREETS NORTH.
On THURSDAY, the 9Th day of July next, We
shall sell in front of the premises, at o'clock
M the following handsome building Lots Nos. 2,
Al g. 49, Il, l5 is, II, 49, and 10, in subdivision Of
Square SS These lots have fronts of Is feet each.
uaied the corner lot having Frame Building on
it, used as small grocery
Terms: One third cash; balance in six and twelve
months, for notes bearing interest. deed given
and deed of trust taken.
SOS will be required down when the property 10
knocked off.
All convey nce and stamps at the cost OF the PUT
chaser. u,,,.,rz -.
jeY GREEN q MILhIAmS, Aucts.
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pY JAS. C. MCGUIRE & CO., AuctiOneers.

.. Y.
SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE.
At the residence Of G. X. Adams, Esq, No. $50
18th street, between and streets, on THURS
DAY MORNING, commencing at 10 o'clock,
shall sell the Househol Id and Kitchen Furniture
therein contained, naming
One suite of Parlor Furniture, of Rosewood, up
holsterej in crimson damask, consisting Of sew
pieces
One do do, of the same, upholstered in maroon and
gold damask consisting of seven pieces
Suite Red. Green and Gold Silk Damask Curtains.
with gilt cOrnice
One each Gilt Frame French Plate Pier Glass and
Oval Mirror
Mahogany Card Tables, Hair-cloth Sofa
Cane and wood seat Chairs, Window Shades
Walnut Chamber Suite, with Marble-top Bureau
and Washstand
Toilet Ware, Dressing Glasses, &c, &c
Brussels Chamber Carpets, Rugs
Hall Oil Cloth, Step Carpet and Oil CLOTH
Walnut Extension Dining Table
White and Gold French China Dinner Service, Is 3
Fancy Gilt Tea Set, 80 pieces
Kitchen Furniture, &c, &c.
Terms cash. JAS. G. MCGUIRE CO.,
jy 3dts Auctioneers.
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WANTED-A PLUMBER, None. but a first
DEN e. ECKLOFF, No. 354 E street, between
10Th and 18th sts ~ J-2ts
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IDEXFORD'S INDICATED GINGER BREAD
LII Nuts for worms, unrivaled in efficacy and
peculiarly adapted for children being eaten as an
ordinary cake;
For sale by druggists. Price Is cents per box.
;ap 1Q-eOly
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Part Of the fixed pieces were from the manu- .
factory of MIR. Liliendahf. New York

minated handsomely, and from the top some
fine specimens of pyrUtechny were let off
Several private dwellings were handsomely
Illuminated, and exhibition of fireworks by
private citizens was very general and spirited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-05

TEROME,S HAIR COLOR RESTORER FOR
retaining and gradgsy bTtbn sg back the Hair
apfa narb bottle,
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QYJ. c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.

R1 J. z. mcGUIKE GU, AuctIoneeTs.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED PROPERTY.
By virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia, passed in chanceTy cause
public auction, ON MONDAY AFTERNOON, July
i7th at CLOCK, on the premises, Lots ], 4, ana
6, square No. 90, fronting on Connecticut avenue
2ist and north street
These lots were occupied by the late Guy Graham
as q garden, and have been subdivided into thirteen
building lots, all of which will be sold, except
subdivisions h and N, which have been ALREADY
sold. @t.f---5'- ~
Terms cash.
Convey ancins and revenue stamps at the cost Of
the purchaser rpxn
jsSd JAS. G. McGUIRE 4 CO.. Aucts.
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Nv ANTED-Two or three smart, active YOUNG
w MEN as walters. To steady men good stu
at the Oyster Bay" 355 Pennsylvania avenue.
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GENERAL FURNISHED ROOMS to rent-loca-
~ tion good, terms reasonable-at 421 18th street.
bet. G. and II for gentlemen only. Reference re-
rod iy2-
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RY GREEN WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE OF FINE TwO-sTORY
FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON SEVENTH
STREET, OPPOSITE THE PARK HOTEL.
On MONDAY, the 10th instant, at 61s O'Clock p.
M, we shall sell in front of the premises Lot No
AZ, J. B. Haws' subdivision of Mount Pleasant
Farm, fronting 20 feet on 9TH street, running back
242 feet more or less TO 9Th street with substan
tial two story Frame House, built of the very best
material, suitable for any kind of business.
Terms One-half cash; balance and IL months,
secured by deed of trust on the premises.
All conyeyancing and revenue stamps at the cost
of the purchaser
$50 will be required down when the property is
knocked off. GREEN L. WILLIAMS,
" 3eo4t Auctioneers
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nv GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

10y GREEN auctIUntFts.
Auction SALE OF AFINE LOT AND FRAME
BTiLDING IN GOVERNMENT PRINTING
On THURSDAY, the 9th day Of July next, at So
O'Clock M, we shall sell on the premises, front
street, Lot No. Il, in James G. Maguires sqbdivi.
sion Of square No. 2S4, with Frame Building.
suitable for family.
Terms: Half cash; balance In and IL months,
secured by deed of trust on the premises.
All conyeyan cing and revenue stamps at the cost
of the purchaser.
SO will be required down when the property il
knocked off. GREEN WILLIAMS,
I'D Auctioneers
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioncers.
VALUABLE UNIMPRQXED REAL ESTAT.


SALE ON THE ISLAND.
On WEDNESDAY, the 9Th day of July next, ate
O'Clock p shall sell, in front Of the premises,
east half Lot No 6, in square 5Si fronting Is feet
on street south, running back 10 the original
Lott. e., lis feet 6 inches-between Sd and AZ
streets, Island, making it one of the best locations
in any part of the Island.
Terms: One half cash; balance in three and six
months, secured by deed of trust on the premises.
All conveyancing and revenue stamps at tho cost
of the purchaser.
Fifty dollars will be required down when tho
ie Esd GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts
pY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND
EFFECTS AT AUCTION. 4
On THURSDAY MORNING, July 6, at 10 clock,
l will sell, at No. 62 Green street near Bridge
street general assortment of nearly new House
hold Furniture, consisting Of
Walnut Haircloth Chairs and Sofa
Walnut Marble top Tables and Curtains
Nearly new Three ply and other Carpets
Nearly new Oil Cloth and Mating
Walnut Extension and other Tables
Bureaus, Wardrobes Bedsteads
Feather Beds, Chairs, Lounge
Crockery and Glassware, and many articles not
mentioned. THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.
House for rent Intel Jy Id
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"ANTED-By young man a SITUATION as
w Coachman or Hostler, one that is capable of
attending to horses and driving, can assist in gar
dening Address i'B NJ :" Star Office jy l-3tt
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nor SALE CHEAP-Two small new BRICK
Il HOUSES. on 9Th street, between and o north.
Inquire of E. LAZENBY, on the premises.
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Cooke as an unwavering friend and advocate
OF human rights. The venerable gentleman had
composed poem for the occasion. UnfOrtu-
nately the reader could not be heard far from
the stand, and the mass OF the audience did not
hear word, but the laughter of those around
the venerable poet, and their applause, indica-
ted that the poem contained some pungent and
humorous hits
Hon. Henry Wilson, of Mass, was next in
troduced and addressed the audience. Sen
ator Wilson gave his hearers to understand that
an effort would be made in the next Congress
to secure the extirpation OF the least vestige OF
slavery, even to the prohibition of the so-called
apprentice system, which announcement was
received with loud applause.
Senator Wilson was followed by Governor
Gahn, of Louisiana, and Brigadier General
gregory, and at a late hour in the afternoon the
company separated.
FIRRWoRKs.-The display of fireworks in
the grounds south of the Presidents House was
exceedingly fine and attracted an immense
throng. Most OF the pieces were superbly
good. The magnificent spectacle passed off
without any occurrence whatever to mar the
enjoyment o. Tue scene, and reflected great
Arsenal, and his subordinates, by whom the
pyrotechnics were prepared. The following
was the programme for the evening:
Rockets and Candles. "a Bengoia LIGHTS
Maroon Battery, "a pieces; American Flag and
Attn July 1776. Caduce. Full Sun. Waitzing
Piece Rose. Windmill. Pyramid of Roman
Candles. Waterfall. Maltese Gross. Spiral
Pyramid. Free Masons Apron. Caducie. Re-
yolying sun. Yew Tree. Pyramid of Ser
penis. Grindstones. Star Piece. Promethean
Vase. Polka Quadrille. Knot. Gross of
Honor. Saturn and Satellites. National Bou-
quet. Jewelled Gross. Frimanuns. Lincoln
National Coat of Arms-Washington Good
Night.
300 rockets and 100 shells, some Of 10 inch
calibre, were thrown up at intervals.
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~ THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED CN-
til WEDNESDAY. July 5th, at the same hour and
place BY order of the Trustee.
je % 3taw& ds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auct
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The Death th,tnosth Dird.

The Uouad, from the eEects Of
winch Go0th died, was OF tho spinal
cord, and It's immediate effect was
complete paralysis of the arms, lege
and lower portion Of the trunk, while
respiration and the heart would con.
tlnue, as the nerves which proceed to
those organs pass off from tho
Uranium and not from the spinal cord.
The mind was clear and undisturbed.
save from the shock Of the wound and
pain; but the brain was uniniured. II
was living, active mind with dead,
helpless body. with the most cxcru
tiating, agonizing pam that human
body can he snhicct to Says a wri.
term the Philadelphia Press: From
the moment the ball struck him he
was dead and helpless, with mind
clear, in intense suffering, a living
witness Of his own just punishment
for his atrocious deed. Was there
not the avenging hand OF God upon
MN from the moment he exclaimed,
upon the stage of Ford's Theatre, Il
am avenged In The leap upon the
stage the llhu'@. the small bone of
the leg, was fractured For ten days
and nights the forest and swampS
were his home with pain, and dread.
and anguish. When discovered tho
barn was fired; before him a sea OF
flame, ready to engulf Mm: beyond
the grave n still greater sea of 6ames
awaiting him; aud at that instant he
received his peculiar, his wonderful
wound, which We have described -
Could the end Of such life have becn
more painful, more dreadful, more
appalin2f Was there not in it all,
the hands OF an ove.ruling Provi-
dencc.
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TG Teachers.

TTNL.G-S utncra Sc arranged. tie 3ptrd oI
u ,Cu"ui Examiners. Of Hancock County
..,u. meet on ihe following atys udrng IRE
.ee1r l.u5. Tor the "N ni.uttlou 81 feNc .rr,
Lhs meelIuss 'o DO h,',,i ;,L Tie Chnn -ch q
B tdr... east nj Of siir'NI S.rset + .nd
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Tcst'm NV IN Regard TO the Starvation
OF UuiOn Prisoners,

WASHINGTON, May 25.--On the
opening of the Court for the trial OF
the conspirators this morning, at the
request of Mr.. Cox the record was
corrected by excluding from the ev
idence the oath of allegiance purport-
ing to be signed by O'Laughlin, as
the witness could not swear positively
to the signature 9.
Mr. Randall testified that he knew
the prisoner. Arnold. He found in
his carpet bag some letters, papers,
clothing. a revolver, and cartridges,
rhe revolver was handed him.
Major Marsh testified that he was
an officer in a Maryland regiment
from 1861 to March 81, 1864. He
was prisoner OF war and conhnsd in
Libby Prison from the 18th of June,
1863, until 2lstof March, 1864 To
Judge Advocate Holt--I was detain-
ed when captured, two weeks at Win
chester, on account of i'll health. My
health improving, | was compelled to
march to Staunton, aud treated kind
Iylo the ro al by the escort At first
the rations at Libby Bison were
small, but tolerably fair A half loaf
Of bread was given each man, Will
ioura ounces 0f meat, and several
vfricr ! Aftes fvar psoNth+ meat az