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s',ssi al.r ~ q BALTIMORE, Aug. %.
Richmond papers ofthis morning have been
received.
g The Wing says Marmaduke johnson has
resigned the position to which he was SO fat
teringly elected a short time ago, that ofCom-
monwealth Attorney, in consequence of the
fact that he is ineligible according to the Gov
ernor's construction of the constitution, hay
ing held position in the Confederate service.
The Wing commehds his example as one
worth emulation, and says there are others in
other parts of the State who would do well to
initiate his example. 49,
The Wing has another article advocating the
ratification of the Constitutional Amendment
for the abolition of slavery, and urges the pro-
priety of an extra session of the legislature on
the LIST OF November to give the people an OBJ
portunity of putting themselves right and in
full accord with the general government on
the subject of slavery before the meeting of
GonoraeS s't aata . lf7s
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no THE DAILY PRESS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
The President to-day occupied several hnurs
In giving audience to more than one hundred
visitors, some Of whom came from the Soutb
expressly to importune for pardon. They nre-
sented convincing reasons why their cases
should have priority of those previously filed.
The President granted two pardons Yesterday
and two to-day. 9 + aVY Co. -
Gen. Ewell was again at the ATTORNEY Cen
erals Office this morning, endeavoring to BRO
cure a favorable report on his own apbiica-
ton. AsfA 7sieassi
Herschel ". johnson, formerly a candidate
for the Vice Presidency on the DOUGLAS ticket.
and who was lately pardoned, succeeded in
obtaining long interview with the President,
Whatever may be thought Of the disposition
OF the Southern people, it is certain that all the
prominent men from that section, as well as
others, represent general aequiescence in the
policy OF the President in regard to the restor-
alton of the Southern States to their constitu-
tional relations to the Union Ftfgt4V I
The President has appointed A. I. Stone
Surveyor of Customs for the district of New
Orleans. ~ .a5is Ii zae40 gTgrl-J
Col Thomas Biddle of PENNSYLVANIA, has
been appointed by the President Commits
sioner OF the United States to adjust claims
under the recent amended convention between
the United States of America and the United
States of Columbia.
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.t,ssl +. Ri. ~ WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
The Wertz Commission met tins forenoon.
Col, Chapman read an order from the War
Department dated yesterday, dissolving the
former commission, but appointing another
consisting of the same members. These were
again sworn to-day and Wertz again arraign-
ed, when the charges and specifications were
read. They are substantially the same as
those heretofore presented. The alterations
include the striking out Of the names of Lee,
Seldom and Northrup. The charge of murder
is retained. The specifications include the
most cruel punishment and acts Of barbarity
Judge Hughes spoke on these proceedings
of arraigning the prisoner, ON new set of
charges, &c, without giving counsel due notice,
as extraordinary, and asked that additional
time be given to enable the prisoner to prepare
for his defence. This was granted, and the
court was adjourned until tomorrow noon.---
The counsel for Wertz have retired, conceiv-
ing that they have done all for him they could,
under the circumstances. an
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1fississi,,piI STATE oo,,,,s,,tio,, ,

asts n aas & JACKSON, Miss, Aug. %. !
The convention passed an ordinance declar-
ing the ordinance of secession null and void,
andsdeclaring all ordinances of the convention
OF 1861, excepting the revenue ordinance, which
the Legislature will act upon. ~
: At an informal meeting of sthe delegates in
their individual capacities, memorial was pre-
sented expressed in eloquent terms petitioning
President johnson to extend pardons to JEFF
ferson Davis and Gen. Clark, which was acqui-
esced in by all present
Z u ~ II III n LATER. II r III
The Convention to-day adopted the follow
ing amendment to the State Constitution by a
vote of 86to IL: fa9af TsgstdW bnA
The institution of slavery having been
abolished in the State of Mississippi, neither
slavery nor involuntary servitude, otherwise
than for the punishment of crime of which
the party shall have been duly convicted, shall
hereafter exist in the State; and the Legisla-
ture at its next session, and thereafter, as the
public welfare may require, shall provide for
the protection and security of the person and
property of the freedmen of this State, and
guard them and the State from the evils that
may arise from their sudden emancipation"
An ordinance was also passed for general
election at the same time for county, district
or municipal officers. AiE
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EVENING PAPERS.

~ IL sff I !
T'oO Dags Latter from Europe AsrsvaI of the
Persia at Nesc York.
NEW York, Aug. 20.
The steamship Persia from Liverpool the
18th, via Queenstown the 18th inst, arrived
this morning. s7l asi.Es
ia Nothing had been heard of the Great
eastern and her consorts, and nothing new
regarding the cable 1ta
The Times suggests that the machinery Of
the Great Eastern may have broken down,
and saws it would be almost impossible for the
Sphynx and Terrible to tow her. If disaster
has befalen her, it would quite account for
her being over due, and explains the absence
of her consorts, as they would OF course lie by
her. go fa..s.. lie afis. s.-.s,,l..,,3 5gs.q
as ambassador to Constantinople. $3.50 lla
The Times editorially expatiates on the ad-
vantages, If not necessity, of free trade policy,
both to the United States and Canada. 1t al
SO shows that the recent proposition of the
New York Chamber of Commerce for the I'M
perial Government TO guarantee strict neu-
trality OF the North American colonies might
work very well until wanted, when it would
mfallibly break down. 5tsf q = soi
Some foreign Journals have started the rl-
NOR that Napoleon contemplates the annexa-
ton of Belgium to France, after Leopold's
death; giving Duke Brabant the Mexican IN
stead OF the Belgian crown; also giving Vene-
TIA TO Italy, the Danubian Principalities to
Austria, and the territory in northern Ger
many to Prussia
The Roman army is to be increased by 5000
men, p s9rg jaffias sgI obs ak
The cholera still continued its rayages in
Ancona 'e' 94sal@slal % 'Asal3l 81 1
| T The negotiations between Spain and Rome,
on account of the recognition of Italy, are sat
isfactorily concluded. Spain promises to pro-
tect the Pope and the interests of religion in
Spain. a,~ n. i s. A., "a ta4Q
London, Aug. 1s.-Nothing yet has been
heard from the Great Eastern.
The Vienna Trembladt says the differences
between Austria and Prussia may be regarded
as adjusted. A complete understanding has
been arrived at on the principal points in dis
| pute, and satisfactory concessions have been
made to Prussia, relative to the military ques-
! ton. 1850 .st iss -
The Emperor of Austria and King of Prus-
STA will meet at Gastein In day or two. The
latter injured his eye while hunting
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YaT.i0Ms Items.

ssqaoaa PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23.
At the base ball match to-day the Athletic
Club beat the Empire Club of New York by
score of 40 to 2S.oaa VaU.tt
NEW York, Aug. 23.
AT the base ball match to-day the Athletic
beat the Actives by score of 25 to 10.
In the Phoenix Bank case the girl, Gene
We've Lynes, has been discharged. Brown,
her paramour, is held for future action. aieh
The schooner Exchange, ashore on Halletts
Point has been got off. Schooner Cornelia,
Of New London, went ashore on the same
Point yesterday, but came off at high water. .
The Steamship Eagle, from Havana, arrived
today No news. ~
Tug Wilmarth was sunk by collision with
another tug to-day. aad
Schooner Rosina was slightly damaged to-
day by being run into by the steamship City
. UTfoA. N. N. Aug. %.
2. The Grand Lodge Of 0dd Fellows have
agreed to merge the two jurisdictions of this
State. 4 N "a
FoRTREss MONROE, Aug %.
The Government machine shops at Norfolk
have al been discontinued, and the hands dis
charged, by orders from Washington fs.
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DELEGATES TO CHICAGo.-The following
members of the Board Of Trade of this city.
have been appointed as delegates to attend the
dedication of the new Chamber Of Commerce
building at Chicago, to take place on Wednes-
day, the Both inst: a.i. #
Jonas Fl. Perley, o. M. Marrett, W. L.
Southland, John Q. Twitchell, Thos. a.. Yves
ton, John Randall, G. II. OsgSbd. Charles Fl.
Fling, Geo. s. Hunt, E. P. Gerrish, w. L. Put
nam, Peleg Baker, Geo. f. Foster, David Kea-
ger, Daniel f. Emery, Horatio Hill, Samuel J.
Anderson, John W. Russell, Davis W. Cool
idge, E. E. Upham, Lewis B. Smith. 9L
Delegates can obtain their certificates of ap-
pointment and railroad passes by calling on
Mr. Rich at the Merchants Exchange,
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LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET, Aug
H. Fhes weather has been unsettled and good deal
of rain has acn interfering with harvest operations
There also reports current that the potatoe
disease is appearing in some parts of Ireland. Under
these circumstances the corn market has been rmer
and Wheat and Flour have advanced. Richardson,
Spence & Co. and others report Flour firm and Is Sd
higher; sales at 22s Sd a 25s Wheat in good de-
mand, and prices yesterday again advanced 8! @ Id
making the weeks Improvement Cd. Winter Red
Western IS sd q 9s 3D. Chicago IS Sd q 9s Corn
steady; mixed Bus Cd q SIS Cd.
lSl ONS MARKET, Aug. H.
Beef firm and advancing for good, but very irregular
for other descriptions. Pork 2sed higher the market
being nearly cleared of all the s, Bacon is higher
making the weeks improvement q per cent
Lard steady at 7ss q sos. Cheese in demand Butter
wanted. Tallow firm at full rates.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Aug. IL
Ashes easier; pots 27s g 2zs Cd; pearls sis. Sugars
quiet and easier Coffee inactive; RIO SO SD,
60 12s Sd; for American Linseed Oil $685.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. II. evening Cotton The sales
to-day 5000 bales, including 1000 to spectators
and exporters. The market closed quiet and un-
LONDON MONEY MARKET Aug. l9.--consols
closed at s94 a 500 for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES-U. S. 5-2Os 81 a g. /.
Illinois Central Shares76. Erie Shares M1 q %.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.
A Convention between the United States of
America and the United States of Columbia,
supplemental to that of September 10th, 1857,
has just been proclaimed. 1t extends for nine
months the joint commission heretofore apr
pointed for the examination and adjustment
of such claims as were presented, but have not
heretofore been settled. ~ -
Information has been received at the De-
partment ofState from the Minister of the Unf-
ted States at Buenos Ayres, authorizing the
government to call the first town to be located
in the Provinces Lincoln, > in commemora
ton of the late President of the United States.
The Postmaster General has just ordered
the resumption of the daily mail service from
Macon to Columbus, Atlanta, Chattanooga,
and other important points in Georgia by rail
road. "a tE1 e -ta4
The President has ordered that Alexander
Stephens be made comfortable at Fort War
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s5ArfI 3Nplg#-rI NEW YORK, Aug %.
Cotton scarcely SO firm sales 500 bales, and by
auction 200 bales for government account at 81 q Acc
for ordinary 70 middlng, payable in currency. Mid
Flour-State and Western Is q 25c higher, closing
scarcely 50 firm; sales IS 800 bbls State 65 q CO.,
Round Hoop Ohio 50 @1100. Western 65 q Id.
Southern hrmer; sales $50 bbls at % @ II Co.,
100. a93 s1asssi,l = ~, i1fT7 n Mans IN
Wheat opened e &c better on Spring, but closed
generally refuse to operate to any material extent
Winter opened frmsr and closed dull and heavy at
yesterdays prices. Chicago Spring % "a 157. Mil
waukee Club IS a 81 Amber Milwaukee 81 a
90, the latter price in store. Winter Bed Western
%. Amber Winter State, new, l21.
Corn-closes lie higher; sales s. 900 bushels. Mixed
Western 93 a 93kc chiefly at $780,. Do unsound &c.
Oats-heayy and lowers Western coo, afoat and In
Beet-stsady. g8q IL .7gTaq
Pork-frmer with good demand; sales $3.50 bbls.
New Mess 80 90 q 80 90. closing at 50 81 cash. n,
s Lard-steady; sales 925 bbls at 1911 a 24ac rs
Butter steady at % q 3Sc.
Whiskey- and firmer; sales $50 bbls. West
ern at 10 q 20, closing at 20. - y j
Rice-quiet and steady. $3.50. l " g
Sugars-steady; sales 1130 hhds. Porto Rico 16t
Museovado LII q 134. Havana, 745 boxes, private
terms. ..s.i
Coffee-active and rmer. Rio, 1895 bags on private
iMolasses-dull. IT'S w
Naval Stores-quiet and Unchanged. Z ri -
Os-very firm. "a - ~ fN ~
Wool dull. asg - fii
y FreigRts to Liyerpool-frmer.~ 33AAd
Il .t VI ~
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DR.. W. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
Has removed his office from Clapp's Block TO
r9 gi2 ia MIDDLE STREET,

r9 gi9 ia MIDDLE STREET.
Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel,
VNTHEkE he would respectfully announce to the
wv citizens Of Portland and vicinity that he his
permanently located In this city. During the two
years have been IN this city, we have cured some
OF the worst forms of disease In persons who have
tried other forms Of treatment in vain, and curing
patients in short time that the question Ii olen
asked do they stay cured? To answer this question
will say that all that do not stay cured, we win
doctor the second time.
DIR. ID. has been practical Electrician Cor twenty
one years, and s also regular graduated ply sician
Electricity Ia perfectly adapted to chronic diseases I'm
the form Of nervous sick headache; neuralgia in
the head, neck, extremities consumption when
in the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
invOlved acute or chronic rheumatism, scrofula hip
diseases, white swelDgs, spinal diseases curvature
OF the spine, contracted muscles distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis, st. Vtas' Dance. Deafness stam-
mering or hesitancy Of speech dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, constipation and LIVER complaint, pTes-We cure
every case that can be presented asthma, bronchi-
It's structures Of the chest, and all forms of female
complaints.
III BY Electricity
The Rheumatic the equity, the lame and the
leap with JOY, and move with the agility and electric
ity OF youth the heated grad is cooled; the fost-
bitten limbs restored, tie unc0uth detormties re-
moved; hintness converted TO vigor, weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the Palsied form to move upright; the benisLes OF
youth are obliterated; the ACCIDENTS ofnature lie
prexented; the calamties Of old age obviated and
active circulation maintained
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SEVERE ACcIDENT.-Our venerable and re-
spected fellow citizen Henry Goddard, Esq,
met with an accident yesterday which will
confine him to his residence forlsome time
While walking near his residence at the juno
ton Of Free and Center streets, lad came
around the corner upon the run and striking
against Mr.. Goddard threw him upon the side
walk with great violence, the socket of the
hip joint being dislocated by the fall he was
Immediately taken to his residence and surgi-
cal aid was rendered. Mr.. Goddard is about
80 years of age, but possessesa vigorous CON
stitution, which will enable him to survive this
severe accident.
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From. the West.

l-Ht y zel iija5A ST. LOUIS, Aug. 49, "
Z. Gen. Fremont, at the head of "a company of
Eastern men, is about to purchase an extern
sive tract of mineral lands in this State, with a
view OF erecting an establishment in this city
for the manufacture of railroad iron.
The Democrats Lawrence special dispatch
says Mr.. Butterfeld, Superintendent Of Bntter
fields Overland Dispatch Line, has completed
arrangements for the transportation of freight
from Lawrence to New Mexico and Arizona,
and win send coaches from Lawrence to Dem
yer City via the Smoky Hill route as soon as
the Mississippi and Pacific Railroad is acon-
pleted.' fTA99 Nss3 4s9HNN3
The government commissioners to the Grand
Indian Council had arrived at Leayenworth. /
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NEW HAVEN. o.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Aug. %.
The Palladium says that about 7.30 p NJ
yesterday, the train from New Haven ran over
a COW three miles this side of Bradford, and the
baggage, mail and first passenger car were
thrown from the track. 1yda
The baggage car turned a complete sum-
mersault down an embankment, and rolled
over twice, being badly smashed. Almost all the
employees of the road on the train, ten or
twelve, were badly injured, some seriously,
but none fatally. A special train returned to
this city with the wounded at 10 o'clock in the
mint
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FROM VIRGINIA. - The members of the
Richmond press held meeting on Saturday,
to arrange for the reception Of President
johnson, who is expected to arrive in that
city.
All the railroads of Virginia are going ahead
at full speed, and every effort is put forth not
only to restore them to their former condition,
but to improve them in various ways.
The Virginia negroes are initiating white
folks in almost every respect. AtLeesbug, on,
Tuesday last, they held regular tournament,
at which the dusky population from the sur
rounding country was present. About ten
knights, some of them most Enthusiastically
dressed, entered the list A large crowd was
in attendance
Cotton continues to pour into Petersburg.
Every train of cars comes heavily treighted,
and wagons in large numbers are engaged in
hauling the aoculent Sfibres to market.
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Dissolution.
? lsTEAMER FOR FREEPORT.

Inc UNDERSIGNED win continue the business under
sp s,, s1nSf nrm name Of Ross Brothers.
4us'uu Hs.3 ftl VIM ROSS, JR.
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How UNREAsoNABLE-"Som of the ne
groes of the South says correspondent.
express great indignation ii asked ifthey can
support themselves. "If we raised enough for
master and we, I speck we can raise huff for
we lone" is their answer, and the rich harvest
now corroborates it, If asked whether thew
could be trusted to vote they say, "wen, it
mought bedat we dun no huff to vote, but one
ting is shure, we cant trust the white people to
do the law-making alone, caus dey are shure to
cheat us out ofour rights
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~ PORTLAND, August q, 1885. 1C
TTSHE CONSUMERS MUTUAL COAL 90. have
Il now on hand superior quality Of COAL for house
purposes or for foundry and steam purposes. Also
NICE article Of Smiths Coal and good supply of dry
Hard and Soft WOOD, where the stockholders and
any others that want can be supplied at the lowest
market rates. sllf lne 4 fltTij11a siaa
81 Once bead of Union Wharf, formerly occupied by
Shurteff & Co. Iass3 il8li, Ila3 gIff 58f - lil
y Aug 23-d4wf siyF4 = l. p. BUTLER. Agent
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Reber Cen. Wheeler Punished.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug %
Ex-rebel Gen. Wheeler was badly beaten to
day by Col. blackburn and Capt Quinn, in
consequence ola threat made during the war
by Wheeler that he would kill Blackburn if he
ever took him prisoner, as he was a damned
homemade Yankee Wheeler was in bed when
attacked and severely beaten.
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Row1Nd.-John !. Sackerson o. New York,
announces that he will match any crew from
st. John, N. b., or any other portion of the
provinces or the United States, to row a four
cared race of five or six miles ON the Charles
River Course, Boston, for $4,000 side. The
race to be rowed within four weeks of signing
the articles. Nm n i l.
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1ss To Let. 6lsa saiea
SIX ROOMS, Cellar, &C., to any person that VIII
~ buy the stock and fixtures of the Saloon attach
eq 70 the same As nv health viii not admit Of my
stopping here, will sell at bargain. House Stew
ems Plains. E. H. ROBERTSON,
- Evergreen Cemetery, Westbrook, Me. =
I aug <o-dlW~ fsfFf4fffgg Z. 30
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United STATES MILITARY RAILROADS.
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT QuARrrR,, s~r,p
! WashinQtOn. ID. n In. d. -,

% gn0.aL Washington, D. O., july Is. ise5.
AUCTION SALE OF ROLLING Sirorfc
VIII be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION. to he hiohost
bidder, the following rolling stock:
On TUESDAY, September 10. at the Portland Co =
Shop In Portland Maine, Six (6) Locomotive Engine.
On THURSDAY, September a. at Huxley q
Williams Shop in Boston, Mass, -Four l4l LOGON.
tive Engines. as,
On MONDAY, September 25 at Kennett Square,
near philadelphia, Penn, Fifty t50l Box Freigl
Cars, four feet Observation-Disclosures gauge.
On WEDNESDAY,, september q, at Whining
ton, Del, Eighty-Our s4 Box Freight Cars, five foot
The above stock Is all new, and OF the very best
quality. li 3 liaa .lIiIl
q The Engines are five foot gauge, FIVE foot drivers
and cylinders 16x24 inches. They can be changed TO
narrow gauge at trihing expense.
Sales to commence at 10 A. M.
Terms: Cash In Government funds.
U.s. A---.Aa-4A Ai III. l.. ROBINSON,
july29dtd ,a1 Brevet Colonel and A. Q. M.
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' i@ s New ORLEANS, Aug. %.
) The steamer Star of the South, from Phila-
delphia. and the Metropolis and Morning Star
from New York, have arrived
Major General Wright, commanding the
department Of Texas has arrival at Galveston
The pressure for appointments at Austin, Tex
as, is very great
SeVenty-two bales or cotton were burnt be-
tween Galveston and Houlton.s Loss $4,000
In specie. ~ a.llLL ~ . 1di ~ = 8.
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DR.. d. still continues to Extract teeth by ELFc-
TRIcTrY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having decayed
teeth stUmps they wish to have removed for reset
ting he would give polite invitation to call.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINES Tor sale
for family use, with thorough instructions.
Or. ID. can accommodate a few patients with board
and treatment at his house.
Office hours from O'Clock A. NJ to 70 NJ; from I
to p. NJ, and to in the evening
Consultation free. nov1tt
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PoPHAM CELEBRATIoN.-We understand
Steamer Warrior will make an excursion trip
to Fort Popham, at the mouth of the Kenne-
bee, on Tuesday next, 29th inst, to sccommo-
date parties wishing to attend the celebration.
hesteaaer win take the inside route, among
the Islands. Particulars hereafter. "a .4ss
III tNs 4 ~ ~ = t#8 ~ E.F4sFFft Ia IA
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Pennsylvania Democratic State Contention
- Sale of Cott0sas Mus. oI

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 20.
Delegates to the Democratic State Conven-
ton are already here in considerable numbers.
The impression gains here that the old candi-
date for Auditor and Surveyor General will
be renominated. Gen.. Comes is very strong
ly urged from the west, while Isaac Slenker,
the old Auditor General, is. ready to accept q
denomination, sang1ine that he can succeed
IN. being elected on his merits as an officer.
The Harrisburg cotton mills were sold to-
day at public sale to J. D. Cameron Of this
city for 100000. e.'e 9s9lst