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The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

DETROIT, Mich, 12.
At an early hour this evening great NUM-
Der of citizens assembled in front OF the Blddle
House to welcome General Grant to Detroit.
Brief and eloquent speeches were made by
Roman and Senator Howard. The General
after bowling to the crowd retired. s3et
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
Tro,, lKorks nestro,tett.

"a sHa nc n PHILADELPHIA, Aug. u.
The Cohockshit Iron Works, on the Ger
mantown road, were destroyed by fire early,
this morning. The fire was caused by acct
dent Loss over $4,000: insured for $4,000
in the Royal Insurance Company.
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eg-The Boston Advertiser says the "recon-
Citation" between General Butler and Ad-
miral Porter Of which news was telegraphed
from Washington, proves to have been merely
a cut direct
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

List of men who have passed through the
CITY and have stopped at the Soldiers Rest
during the Week ending Aug. 18th, 1855;
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Aug. 4-Cot-
ton sales for the week g. 900 bales INCLUDING 1000 to
spectators and 5000 to exporters Sales to-day, FRI
day. 5000 bales. The market has been dull with a
crptions, and closes to-day duh and Unchanged The
authorized quotations are middlng Orleans 194d.-
uplapds and Texas 19ld. Thestock in port amounts
to- 81, 800 bales, Of American I sSEfff
Breddstptfs fat the weather again seing brilliant.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Aug. a -Consols
closed at 89s q 90f for money. ! II .4.tss.t
AMERICAN SECURITTES-II. 8 5-20s g. Ill.,
nois Central Shares 7sa 97e Erie Shares 5s1 q 90.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

DIR. d. still continues TO Extract Teeth by ELEc-
rRICIrY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons LAYING decayed
eeth stumps they wish to lave removed for reset
ing be would give polite invitation to cal.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC IA MS Tor sale
tor family use, with thorough instruction..
DIR. ID. can acc 1mmodate few paticnin with board
AMI treatment at his house.
Office honrs from o'clock A. NJ. 10 IL Il; from
70 p. H., and 10 In tie evening.
Consultation free. uov1tl
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Horses, Carriages, Harnesses, &C.,
tot9h {" at Auction.

ON SATURDAY, Aug. 18Th, at io'olaek All at
" John Russeli's Carriage Mandatory, Ncs. III
and 113 Congress st, fine assortment OF new and
second hand Carriages, Consisting Of JENNY
LIMOS, OPEN. AMI Top BUGGi Is, SC-S TOPS.
pide-Sprng Wagons, &C., new Ind IN fine style and
ilnish.i Also second hand Express and Aecket Nag-
Dns; nsw and second hand HARNESSES. &c, SC.
I No postponemenI on account q the WeaG 4.
HENRY BAILEY & CO.. Aued-aecrs
Auc 1l-ird n td4a3 FTi q ~
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Fire In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12.
The st. George Methodist Church in Fourth
Street. below Vine Street, one of the oldest
churches in this city, was destroyed by fire
this morning. Several buildings adjoining
were damaged by fire and water.
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nr1rnrnrl,Ar oouRr. AUGUST u.

Albion NJ. Tyrcn, Joseph Bonney and Jas
j. Hawkins, severaIIy pleaded guilty to search
and seizure processes, and each paid fine OF
$40 and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

~ ~ 2. COMMEMORATE 40 ~
, Per steamship Moravian off Farther Point.

Per Steamship Moravian off Farther Point.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. Aug.
3.-The market generally firm. Richardson, Spence
q co, report Flour quiet and steady. Wheat frmer
and holders are asking an sdyance owing to recent
heavy rains. Corn firm at Bis a SIS Cd for mixed.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET, Aug. g.
The market is irregular. Bieland, Athya s. Co. re-
port small sales OF Beef. Pork steady. Bacon tend
ing upwards. Lard steady.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Aug. a.
Ashes Ashes quiet and steady Sugars quie: and steady
Coffee quiet Kosin quiet Spirits Turpehtine steady
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

POLICE APPoINrMENT.-Capt. Herbert r.
Sargent of Co. E., 10th Maine, has been APP
pointed policeman to fill the vacancy caused
by the decease of Applause H. Floyd. sos
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

The American Illustrated Newspapers for
this week have been received at the book and
periodical STORE of A. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change Street.
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Mortgagee's Sale
Valuable House of Anctio0

ON Wednesday, August 18Th, ut 3 O'clock r. NJ
~ We shall sell the three story Brick House No Is
Cross Street tits good house, finished throughout;
has IL rooms, and fine closets. A capital cellar: ex-
ceent water and plenty OF il, both hard and son;
good sable. This property is pleasantly and CEN
Ially situated, and in good neighborhood. The lot
contains about 1000 ieet ofland. II you want house
live.
49, HENRY BAILEY & CO., Aueiionesrs.
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|. M.PATTEN, AUCmONEER, p raohango St.
Sea Shells, E'a0rGUi,egs, and other
| m EnlleN. "A rficEes Erf AStnfin,, on

TUESDAY AMI WEDNESDAY, August 10th and
y 10th, at 10 A. NJ. AMI p. NJ. A eh1ioa eollee-
lion OIL Sea Shells consisting Of several hundred vari
stes, al o. which Of a recent importation. The
Puonc are invited TO examine this ma cent assort-
nent OF curiosities from the doniniOns Of Old Nep-
tune THESE are works OF nature, and no artist that
ever lived could initiate them in shape or color.
Also, lot Of Chinese SILK Handke Chief; two rich
and beautiful Venetian Pearl Head Dresses; a few
beautiful OH Paintings, consisting Of Landscapes Sc
Every article viii be sold, without reserve 20 the
I sagi4td Z ~
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PEAK FAMILY.-This extraordinary troupe
of bell-ringers and vocalists had large audi
'ences at their concerts Saturday afternoon and
evening, and merited applause was bestowed
upon their performances This and to-mor
row evening they perform in Lewiston, and in
Bath on Wednesday evening They viii at
tract, as they deserve, full houses wherever
they go.
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TTNTED STALLS MILITARY RAILROADS.
3 aoFalqF p AssIsTAyr QvAnTznnAsrrr, !

l0 aoFEIoE. OF ASSISTANT QUARrzRMAsrrn,
,,.,I 80 " Washington. d. O., July 70 1SC5. Z
AUCTION SALE or fOI1l1JG STOCK.
VIII be soll at PUBLIC AUCTION, to he highest
bidder, the following rolling stock:
Ga ~ LSDAY, September A.. al The Portland Co.'S
Shop IN Portland, Maine, ST. el L. cl1lotive eines
On TIT tuesday,, se,sciabsr q, az Huxley &
lWIllams' Shop in Boston, Aass -Four ~ Locomo-
On MONDAY, September Is, at Kenneit Square,
near Philafelphil, Penn, tifty % Box Ffeight
Cars, four feet eigAf-anl-a-haf- finch gauge.
On WEDNESDAY, September u, at Whining
Ton Deli Eighty-fSur lsl Box Freight Cars, i've foot
gauge.
TIC above stock Is all new, and Of the very best
quality. 9l3 3 M
The Engines are five foot gauge, five foot drivers,
anf cylinders l6x2i ineies They can be changed 10
narrow gauge at trifing expense.
Sales to commence al 10 A. NJ.
Terms: Cash in Government funds
lo syg glr h-H er.l- II. l.. ROBINSON,
july29dtd ,t,il Brevet Colonel and A. Q. N.
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lTXIIL be sold atDtlolie aaelJn, on The premises
wv on Saturday, the 10Th cay Of August, A. ID.
1855, at y II, the haskell Estate. on Ced Street,
Portland, being numbered q. The los Is a. ut AZ
Get front By 113 feet deep, with large wooden
House tlsreon, arranged for four families Title per-
ecs. Terms, o-ethiFd cash, balance IN AM TWO
years. For frHther particulars apply to EDW'D
FOX, Q. y. MEHKsiLA., or the Auctllneer
iY,fsa5.n In -a4l 1f u. M. PATTEN.
Aug. Q, 1855. .r.lfi.l.... .ts augi0eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

THE Archimedian Ventilator at the Stove
Store of A. N. Noyes & Son is great desider-
alum. IT win surely prevent chimney from
smoking; and, therefore, viii, in some good
degree, stop a wife from scolding.
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HEARTs CONTENT. N. f., Aug. o.,
via Sydney, G. b., Aug. II.
At this hour, 8 o'clock Wednesday evening,
thick fog prevails. The Royalstl returned
from the Galatae, forty miles down the bay,
this evening. She reports no signs Of the
Great Eastern. %
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Auction Sales.
SHERIFF2S 6ALE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS.
TAKEN on sundry writs and win be sold at Pnblic
Il Auction, at the Auction Room OF Charles i Por
Ter, No. 100 Federal Street, Portland, a LARGE
STOCK OF
Dry and Fancy Goods
consisting Of Prints, DeLaines, Thin Dress Goods.
,Sls, 1a5le Cloths, Napkins, DOyes Towel, Linz
nIai'el crash, Linen ana cotton AauCA G. chiefs
Si , w. nI.Sr.s spool Cotton, Black Lace Vols hid
.ot La .ios ami Gents Pater Collars AMI, ms $50
5osS. B SIN Is ana Drawers ladies anu conts'
Rrns6as o,uslen ers, Sravats, Neck Ties air
Poei-at 81 ~ fafasols, Silver pla,e Ware
Io , ana Table Cutlery ewelrg. Pho1o1 ami AZ
1 n Clythstor Mems and BOYS Sear; is,,, .;e
&C., sc. i-a'f ~ - ' "a f'hey Goous,
sac 70 commence N on TUESDAY, AUGUST sth at
ias N ~ ana 70 continue every afternoon and
dies are invited to attend the sales INC LII
lC. w. HOLMES, Auctioneer Ss1d ~;
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Small stock Of Millinery Goods
FOR HATE a

AT NEW GLoucEsTER, LOWER CORNER.
FIlHE location is very pleasant and good induce
i ments are offered to any person wishing to en-
gage in business well established, with COMPETE
ton. For particulars apply to ia rs ~ ~
"9An r H. F. MARSH.
New Gloucester, Aug. 8, 1866. aug9dtf
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Dissolution.

-1 ayl 4' Na PORTLAND, August ?, 1866
GEO. i. ROSS and WM. ROSS, Jf under the
irm name Of -
ROSS. IBTSOTEiER%,
ia this day dissolved BY mutual consent.
..,rIr,. ..If ..tf III rfs GEO. 4. ROSS,
WIN. ROSS, in.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
Valunble Farln for sole.

The HOME FARM Of the late
4 IN y JOSHUA +. HALL, Of Corham,
kaffffa- Me-, near Great Falls W age, con
#iI,sHs,,-,& tanning about ninety acre wen ul-
A.iI11-si. y vlded into wood, pasttfase rnl TIL
lage land produces brty-hye tons Of nay 4ano and
a aesirabls property ami for sale on reasonable
terms. -. . = ~. 49,.
-. NV - ,,resnIses L. r. HALL,
V'' INV County Treasurer's Oaice, Portland Nc.
August s-d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
IN THE CITY or BOSTON
,.z> Special N Office
l!MA TO PLEASURE PARTIES.


THE Proprietor of the Winthrop House, WIN
Il THROP, Maine, would give notice that he has
put in BOATS for sailing and rowing in Winthrop
South Pond, and is ready to accommodate Pleasure
Parties and Excursions at shot notice. He has erect
ed on Woods Island house for the accommodation
of Pic-Nics, Chowder Parties, sc.
The Pond abounds in PICKEREL aud WHITE
PERCH.
RP Arrangements have been made with the
MAINE CENTRAL Il. r. Co., to convey parties Of
Twenty, or more, to AMI from any point between
Portland and Bangor to Winthrop, for HALF FARE,
on the regular trains. II tAa1 ~ iTlaf
A few summer boarders can be accommodated at
the Winthrop House, with pleasant rooms. There Is
also connected with the House Good Livery Stable
Parties leaving Boston in the morning arrive in
Winthrop the same evening.
Winthrop Village is pleasantly located on the
Maine Central Railroad, between Portland and Ban
gor; it contains abont 1000 inhabitants. 1t has q
Telegraph Office, and all the conveniences OF some
large places.
The Boats, and House on the Island, are under the
management of CAPT W. II. HODGDON.
For further particulars apply by letter telegraph
to sfsG4
mA e. STANTON,
Prop Winthrop House, WINTHROP, ME.
August 5-d1n*
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomachs lame
and weak backs; nervous and sick cache: dizzi
aess and swimming In the head, with indigestion and
constipation ofthe bowels; pain in TIE side and hack;
ernal cancers; tum0rs, pOlypus, and an that LONG
rain Of diseases win find in Electricity sure means
II cure. For painful menstruation, too profuse
menstruaton, and al of those long line II troubles
With Young ladies' Electricity is a certain specific,
and vii in short time restore the sufferer to the
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
Arrirnl Of E.ronean Steam.

Asrivat of European Steamer,
New York, Aug. II.
The steamer Kangaroo, from Liverpool has
arrived. News anticipated, a
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
Miscellaneous.
BATES SEMINARY
,sssiE AND 81 S8a&
Latin school.

AT tne recent meeting of fhe President and Trus-
tees Oh Bates College, resolutions passed reeog
MIXING the necessity of the separation of the Semi
nary from the College and it was voted to organize
Immediately Department to be denominated Bates
Seminary and Latin School asaADwIf ~ ginA
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14

WASHINGTON, Aug. u.
The President to-day had a general recep-
ton, admitting without distinction all visitors
having business with him. He appears to be
in good health, though exceedingly fatigued
from the rush upon his attention for several
days past. Much of his time is consumed by
the presentation of matters comparatively
insignificant, but he seems to bear the infic-
ton with philosophical dignity. eaas 4
The negro population of Washington con-
tinues to be increased by arrivals from Mary
land. Entire families of the corners carrying on
their persons all their worldly wealth, are fire.
quently seen in the streets. gniaa
A census is being taken of the colored peo-
pie, with view of ameliorating the condition
of the destitute, and assisting the idle to em-
ployment The Freedmen's Bureau has COM
menced the work Of establishing free schools
for the colored children. Campbell hospital,
which is now being divided into rooms, is SUI
ficiently large to accommodate thousand of
such people. The old resident negroes look on
the influx with disapprobation and jealousy,
fearing the demand for employment may have
the effect ofreducing the present wages of la
Dor. s0ta5
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is.
Thus far about 1000 applications for pardon
under the Proclamation of the President have
been favorably acted upon by the Attorney
General, Out no more than one 10ufth nave
been sent out by the State Department to the
intended parties. The remainder await the
signatures of the President and Secretary Sew
ard.
The delivery Of the remaining 7-3O bonds
will be made by the 25th inst.
The Postmaster General is gradually extend
ing the postal service south from Richmond
having lust concluded contracts for the CON
veyance eff the mails from that city to Peters
burg, and from there to Weldon, N. G., twice
day. The entire distance is 80 miles.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-14
Ne.o E.,nla..el sere.o steanasI.ip 60.

A SPECIAL MEETING Of The stockholders q the
Anew ENGLAND Screw Steamship Company VIII be
held on TUESDAY, the fifteenth day OF August
next, at the Office Of the Company, on Br WINS Wharf
in Portland, at three O'clock T. H., lor Tie tlowing
gurpcsce.-
Ffst-To see whether they win increase the Capt.
seeond-Tos see whether they win make any altera-
tons In the By LAWS. q .'
Thirdly-To attend to any CHER business Il at NAV
legally come before item.
'lH Fer Order.
July %, 1sC5.-'ltd N'''"'
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Tho und ersignel VIII mhnne the businei under
1he same firm name OF ROSS Brothers.
aag7dd III wM. ROSS, in.
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1fanagacta1rers ana 4Taders, BANK

CORRESPONDENTS and pepositors are Hereby
~ notified that at the close OF business on NON
DAY, JULY 3lst, 1865, the assets and Balances of
ms Bank viii be transferred TO THU NATIONAL
l1sAtilEkS BANK, OF Portland. undor winch Ihme
eng ute the business Of the Bank VIII ihenceorward
1e conqucted. An orders, checks anG elInmunica-
ions should be addressed accordingly.
tockholders are requested TO hand IN their ecrtih-
Gates to be EXCHANGED.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier
Portland, july %, 1866. iulysid3w
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.Bons, HIGH Schooz.

CANDIDATES for admission to the Bo,-' rf;.b
L School, win be examined ON SATURDAY. Semi,
End, at A. NJ.
Aug. 1f-d1w "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-05-04
PUBLISHED lDAILY) By
EDGAR SNOWDEN, SR
w o OFFICE-No. 1o4 King street, ove
s mes formerly French's] Book Store.
REDUCTIONS PEACE MEASURES.

The number Of vessels attached to the North
Atlaptic S 4uatlron is being greatly reduced.
Sixty out Of ninety vessels OF the feet have
been ordered home, and will be immediately
placed out of commission.
La consequence of the war being virtually at
an end, and the supply Of antIluntloD, &c, at
the Ordnance Yard, in Washington, being tar
ahead Of the demand, about one hundred
hands, joiners, moulders, and boys ana girls
in the laboratory, have been discharged.
The Navy Department has issued orders to
the effect that no repairs shall he made upon
vessels unless all that are needtul can be 1nate
at cost less than certain SUM named In the
orders. Vessels which cannot be put III con
dition for that SUN will be sold.
Col Dodge Assistant Provost Marshal cen-
era at New York, has received lostfu .tions
from Washington to muster out Of service and
discharge all recruits, drafted men, substitutes
and volunteers for old regiments remaining IN
rendezvous, aud all men IN organizations not
Vet started TO the front except Hancock
Corps
Arrangements are being made at the Phlla-
delphid navy yard for the laying up OF about
thirty Of the vessels of the bIockadlng fleets
AS the naval forces Of the United States are
TO be reduced as speedily as possible, large
numbers of. officers are sending III their reslg
nations to the Navy Department. all OF which
are being accepted. Army officers are, aiso'
reslsnlng.
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NEWS BY TJ-DAY'S MAIL.

Applicants for the organization OF National
Banks in the Southern States are required TO
file with their application the oath OF allegiance
The Tennessee Senate adopted resolution
offering s5 600 for the delivery Of Ez Gov.
I,han, &. Harris to the csil authorizes OF
that State.
A dispatch from Toronto, Canada, states
tbst VIM. Cleary, vnne of those against whom
the grand Jury found a bill for breach OF the
neutrality laws, has surrendered hlmself TO the
Canadian authorities, and given bail Tor bis
appearance at court.
The steamship Arago has arrived at fortress
Monroe from Port Royal S. G., having OF on
board Ex Governor Aiken, Of S. g., and G'
3 Lamar Of Savannah, who were arrested at
Charleston on the 26th ult. Gov. Aiken and
Mr.. lamar were brought up on the Clty Polne
boat. IN charge of General Jeh.les. They ar
rived in Washington yesterday.
A Memphis dispatch says that Gen. Dana
entered into an agreement with Gen DICK
Tavlor for an arlnistice, which contemplates
arrangements on the same plan as was pro-
posed bv Gen. Sherman to Johnston Inc
armistice is reported to have commenced On
the 29th of April, and it was agreed that a a
notice Of 48 hours should be given before IL
was to be terminated.
The Oregon papers mention the hanging OF
ffteen horse thieves and highWaVmen, 10
WalIa Walla and Bris counties, by lyncn law,
within short time. The vigilance committees
had lists Of $50 rogues, who were 10 oe us'Ven
out Of the country or punished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-05-04
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l. as yet known, have been most successfully
used for over quarter Of century IN Europa,
and for the last years, also, in this country,
and are particularly efficient in the cure of all
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cured without first trying them. r. family
should be without them, for BY their timely use
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and their purity, efficacy and safety can De re
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The following are some Of the diseases which
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Of the bowels,
consumption In its
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I CE! ICE!! &c
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

We ara now landing from Schooner Helen
Mar, cargo of BOSTON ICE. This Ice is
cut from lakes, fed entirely by pure spring
water, and is of very superior quality. 1t IS
but sample of the ice with which we propose
to furnish our customers during the entire
At considerable expense we have obtained an
entire new set Of wagons, and so perfected our
arrangements for the delivery OF lce' tnat az
persons leaving their orders with us, may de1
pend upon receiving their supply promptly ana
regularly.
nron the shortest notice, and on reasonable
terms, with quantities large OF small; co
40 20-tf pr'nce otreeS "ass1'
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Fa9O I'll E Z i B LIC.
ALEXANDRIA, Y

The subscriber takes pleasure in Informing
the citizens and sojourners Of Alexandria, thaE
Re is new prepared (atter having been to
heavy expense, in having his fountains and
apparatus refined with block tin and tho-
roughly renovated in every respect,) to furnish
what he has heretofore done, with superior
artjcle Of
SODA " AFTER.
He is also happy 10 be able to say that
he has made arrangem nts by which he
will receive daily supply Of
PURE K XTR CTS,
from the most delicious fruits, whereby, he
tiatters himself that in the article Of SyruHs no
cannot oe equalled in this city.
Thank al for your former patronage. he
solicits d continuance Of the same.
w L. MELBURN, Druggist,
ap 4-1m Cor. King and Washington SIS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-11-09
.Msalnurptls geaalag.

ExAMINATIoN.--A school mistress pre-
scntsd herself before the 'superinsending
eshooI committee Of one Of our country
towns, for thspnrpose Of being examined in
the branches Of education necessary 70 teach
theyouug idea to shoot, when the following
dialogue took place = - :, Nh ~
Gents I have come to get my eerhhcate
Of my qualification to keep school in this
place. ~ s1 ,,..-slsi
Mr. -. Well I have . few questions to
ask. (With dignity )-How old are youS
Eighteen, sir.
Mr. How much do You weight
One hundred and fifty. 49,
.;as MI. -. How many COWS does your faith.
er keep7 -
Nine, sir.
Mr.. =. Amt you cousin to, Harriet
Felton, 5,. vs.,
am not acquainted with her.
Mr.. -. Think you can lick Sam Joness
Bill? Hes an awful bad boy.
Yes sir, I think I can, if it Is necessary.
Mr.. -. Well, I guess you'll pass; and
if you have any trouble in Hogging Bill
Jones, send for me.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-11-09

EoosoMY.-A Dutch farmer down on
the Mohawk had just built new barn, and
while the operation of shipgling was going
on he one day mounted to the roof to over
look operations, and soon discovered what
he very sagely considered a great piece of
extrsyagance in the workmen, and that was,
that. while they drove but one nail in the
small shingles, they invariably put two in
the wide ones. Mynheer said nothing, but
while the boss and hands we're at dinner,
be went out to the barn, hatchet in hand,
and split all the qoids shingles.