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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

Levi w. Graft, living near Lancaster
Pa, owns an old English BULBS eye
watch, formerly owned by Benjamin
Franklin. The Massachusetts Histori-
cal Society have offered him $4,000 for
it.
Seventeen thousand stand of arms
Peabody breach loaders-have been
purchased by the Canadian Government
for the volunteers, and are now being
distributed amongth different artillery
and cavalry corps.
A fashionable lady at Pittsfeld, Mass,
wore her new bonnet to church last
Sunday wrong side before, somewhat
to the amusement of the few who knew
the difference. None of those religious
ly inclined noticed the error.
Avery Morgan, the head of one of the
first families of Waterford, CT, is under
bonds for trial for whipping his wife,
provoked him by splitting in his face.
Connubial felicity.
A burglar was once frightened out of
his scheme Of robbery by the sweet SIM
plicity of a solitary spinister, who, put
ting her nightcapped head out of the
window, exclaimed, $50 away, amt
you ashamed"
\ writer called at a printers, and ac-
cused the compositor of not having
punctuated his poem, when he earnest
~ replied, "I'm not u printer Pm set
ter"
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

This afternoon a herse-ear was crowd
ed. There entered a severe looking fe-
male. An old gent rose to give her q
seat. "Be you one ofthose womanright-
ers..n he asked. II be- replied the an
cient. "You believe a woman should
have all the rights Of "a man, do you?"
he inquired. Yes, do" was the en-
phatic answer. "Then," said the man,
and she had to stand up.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

\ good story is told eli q rustic youth
and a buXom country girl, who sat face
ing each other at a huskin@ party, The
yourh sEitten with the charms eff the
beautiful maiden, only venfnred a sly
foot under the table. The girl, deter
mined to make the youth express what
he appeared SO warmly to feel, bore
with these advances a little while in
silence, when she cried out, "LooS here,
if you love me, why don't you say SO;
but don't dirty my stockings"
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

A Young couple had been married by
a quaker, and after the ceremony he re-
marked to the husband: "Friend, thou
art now at the end Of thy troubles"
\ few weeks afterWard the young
man came to the good minister, boiling
over with rage, fhis wife was 4 regular
Viyen), 81 thought you told me that ]
was at the end OF my trouhes?:''
$50 did, friend, but did net say
which end.o
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

In Fgaucc Il steam carriage foy towing
boats and harges in rivers on canals has
been Invented. 1t was trieda few weeks
back on the river Disc, and was found
10 answer perfectly. Running on the
towing paths, it Ii axes ascents and de-
scents. and turns as easily as horses do.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

1'he NaYugilns@tt Ieehlp tells Il good
story of Aainter in North Ston-
ingtou, who shot;'t a rabbit from both
Aarrel.; of his gun, AID missing it, took
his tobacco box from his pocket and
threw 1t at the rabbit, hitting it on the
head and killing it instantly.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

Mrs. John Morrisey, wife of tic Con-
gresham elect from the Fifth District
of New York, has given 81, 500 to ''Pres-
ident" Roberts, in aid of a new raid up
Oh Canada.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

West Virginia contributed Il, 06s sol
diers for the suppression of the rebellion.
OF these 1902 were foreign born.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13
Strange End of u French Ezope1me3.t.

NJ. de r., having acquired for
tune in business, retired to handsome
property he possessed near Fontainbleau.
Soon after, his daughter Julie, twenty
one years Of age, was asked in marriage
by a gentlemen of the neighborlooa,
and in spite of her opposition and avow-
ed repugnanee, the wedding took place.
In the evening the bride was missed,
and the result Of the researches made
was only to find that the groom's man
who had been q friend of the young Ia
dy's from infancy, had likewise disap-
peared. The father like every one else,
believed in an elopement, and all the
usual means were employed to trace the
fugitives, but unsuccessfully. This oe-
CURED five years ago, and NJ. de r.,
having lately purchased some adioin
ING property, on which was q quarry
long out of use, set some men to work,
who found at the bottom ofan old eSea-
walton two skeletons, which from the
remains of the clothes and the jewels
were recognized as the missing bride
and her loyer.-Fre}ach Paper.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

From the official records it appears
that during the war $4,000 Federal pris-
orers died in the South, and &c, 1876 Con-
federate prisoners died in the North.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

Christmas next Tuesday week. Good
news for the little folks.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

GoLER1DGE was deseanting,in the pres
enee of Charles Lamb, upon the repul
siye appearance Of an oyster.
cit isn't handsome, Coleridge,o said
Lamb, "but it has one advantage OF you
in one thing,o
"What's that2a qoeriea Goleridge,
who, Is every one knows, was an eN-
haustIess talSer.
at knows when to shut It's mouth"
was the reply.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-12-13

Professional Ponposity is very we'll
taken off in the following anecdote,
which we find in a late English paper.
Shields doctor looking learned and
speaking slow: "Well, mariner, which
tooth Go you want extracted? Is it q
.molar or an incisor:"
Jack short and sharp)-sIt is in the
jaw like a bloody lobster.o
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04
Funeral of Gen. Scott.

NEW YORK, June 2.-The funeral of Lieu
tenant-gencral Scott took place at West
Point yesterday. The ceremonies were
very imposing. General Grant took part
sition In the line on foot. General Meade
conducted the order OF proceedings. Dis
tlngnished army and navy officers were the
pail bearers. About 5000 witnessed the
scene. Bishop Potter assisted at the relig-
ious ceremonies. Committees from both
houses of Congress were present.
Plckpockets&Rjoyed golden harvest on
the occasion. Many distinguished charac-
ters were relieved OF money and valua-
bles. eE
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asluuetary aud Commerfial.
Cincinnnti Mnrl,ets.

CINCINNATI, June 2.
FLoUR-The market is dun, but holders
are firm, asking 80 2509975 for Superflne:
extra $40 25@11 family, $ll 50@l2 so; and
fancy, S12 50@ld.
WHEAT-The market Is unchanged. We
quote No. new red at 81 40@2 l5; No. 2
do. at 81 30@2 30; rejected 81 5O62 ac-
eording to quality, and extra spring at 81
l562 70.
CoRN--We quote No. mixed in eleya-
tor Mt Gle, in sacks at 71c.
OATs-There is still scarcity Of No.
oats IN the market, and such we now quote
at 14@56c In elevator. 'I'
RYE-The market is firm ut S500Oc. for
No. and prime IN elevator.
BARLEY--We quote prime fall and Ca
nadian at 81 40@l 30. 90 n.
GRocERiEs.-The market rules steady
with fair demand at 2iG20c for fair 10
choice Rio Coffee, l2@15c. for Raw Su-
gar; l7@l7l9c, for hard refined, and 9O@
O0c. for Porto Rico Molasses.
WHIsKY.-A steady market 81 % duty
paid and 2lc. In bond.
SEED.-Clover is in fair request at &c.
Flax firm at 81 60. Nothing doing In Tim
othy and prices nominal.
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THE DAiIri EMPIRE.


A public meeting of the friendsof ireland.
whom weknov to'be the citizens OF Day
ton generally, viii be- held at Clegg's Hall
Tonight. eight o'clock. Tie trial foi
Irish independence has commenced, be-
tween the tyrants Of England and the
down trodden sons of tile Green Isle. We
hope to see the largest gathering ever col
lectcd at Clegg's Hall tonight, az there Il
no time to be lost. The Irishmen Of Dayton
seek the sympathy Of all, irrespective OF
nationality, religion, politics or party.
They are determined, at the risk Of their
lives and fortunes, TO assist their heroic
brethren who are now shedding their blood
for the salvation OF their native country.
They seek the advice of those who may be
Kind enough TO give IL, and they fondly
hope TO have Ireland's friends turn out en-
masSe tonight, and have something done
for the liberation of their suffering country
We cordially invite our citizens 10 attend
the meeting en- mdsse. COMMITTEE.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

| puihuahce pi hn order OF the Probate Court OF
NJ public auction on s.I"-r -
Saturday. June 30 1866, t-
Between the hours of two and 1onr O'CLOCK m m,
upon the premises, six miles west Of &c rma mantoVSn
On ihe county line road the following deScribed
real estate, situate In said county OF MONTGOMERY
to-wit; beginning eleven poles and three IInfs
lrom the section line east of the southwest corner
oi the southwest quarter of section No six town
snip three, and Of range four. east; thence north
hEe degrees twenty poles, TO corner; thence
north eighty-nve degrees, east sixteen poles 10 "A
coTneIi thence south i've degrees, east twenty
poles 70 oorneri and thence south eighty I've
uegrees, west sixteen poles to the place OF begin
ming, containing two acres of land
There Is upon the premises good dwelling
house, stable and other Out-buildings aud a gene
raj variety Of hearing iruit trees, etc.
Ihe premises have been appraised ut four hun
dred collars, and cannot sell for lsss than rvso
thirds OF that amount. Wv
Terms OF sale-One-third cash; one-third in one
year, and one third In two years from dny OF xalr
with interest, 10 be secured by mortgage upon he
premises. JOSEPH RIfISRN N"s
administrator Of Henry Wttter, deeesssd
"hoh"h W mofhh, Attorney. m25d5wF
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Hoi F F0n MTlrE AZ z ZEseTsy pay. 4bi.

gB- REV. g. 4. FLANDERS, formerly pas
tor of the Universalist Society in this city,
and now of Nashua, New Hampshire, will
leave.for Europe during thepresehtm
tobe absent until the latter part of autumn.
His salary will be continued, and the pulpit
supplied by the parish during his absence.
Mr.. Flanders goes in company with his
wife's father, Henry Blandy, Esq, of Zanes-
Vile, Ohio.
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New York Money Market.

~ NEW YORK, june 2.
The Money market Is very easy, and the
demand on the Stock Exchange is freely
met at Gper cent. while some balances were
loaned at per cent. Prime discounts are
current at G0I7 per cent
Z Gold closed at l41 Is, after selling at l4196.
The Stock market was flrmer this AFTER
noon toward the close, and there was a rally
iron the lowest point. At the | o'clock
board Gold closed ut l4l1A. after selling at
l4l n: The total export for the week was
$6,S7O,997.
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The FINE ARTs.--We were pleased to see
an excellent portrait from the pencil of
Mrs. Clara Soule Medlar,) Of Mr. John l..
Martin, IS. Collector for this district ex-
hibited in the window Of Kenney q Steele,
a few days since.
1t is gratifying to the surviving friends
of Mr.. Martin to. know that his kind and
familiar features have been so happily pre-
served 'Jor them, to look upoap1 We aresure
they will be remembered with pleasure
after his untimely. removal from. our, midst.
May we not hope, that in anticipation of
the general fatality, of the epidemic now
so prevalent amongst Federal office holders,
that our friend, Postmaster Comfy, will fol-
low Collector Martins amiablc example,
that their united eiligies may be had to
adorn the Young Mems new Reading room /;
an admonition to the rising youth of that
institution not to set their hearts upon Off
cial distinction, and a mournful illustration
of the mutability of human affairs.
'' So passes tie gtoryof Me ,oorld."
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Treasurer's Notice.
To the Tax Payers of Montgomery
BIZ County, Ohio.

VIE hooks are now ready, and we will attend
Il 70 receiving taxes for 1886 duringOilce Honrs
AZ the Treasurer's Onice. If you consult YOUR con
Ienience you VIII call before the rush which rem
OF the time specified by law Remember that one
nall Of the Taxes remain unpaid and is 10 be paid
~ the Ath OF June, or the penalty will be added
rs authorized by law. DANIEL STALEY =
m9d3 Treasurer of Mont0omerv ~, "a
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OR s ALE.

The large and beautiful farm belonging TO
Jefferson Patterson's Estate I!
And adjoining this city on the south, has been d.
vided into ~
80 Lots, Ranging from l to so Acres,
Particularly adapted to
BUILDING AND GARDENING PURPOSES.
And will be offered at Sherin's Is Sale at the Court
House, in the city Of Dayton on
Saturday, June 16, 1866, at two O'Clock p. A.
All OF the above is very desirable property III.
greater part being under 1ne cultivation well
Matered anu under good fence The attention OF
Gardeners Is especially invited to this Opportunity
OF obtaining ground particularly adapted to their
purpOsei the soil being OF excellent quality the
water iaciities superior and the markets very
convenient Part Of this property Is elevated wood
iand,and very suitable for building siies command
ing a broad nnd beautiful view Of DAYTON and the
Miami Valley. The homestead lot includes fIty
acres, with ''
Large & Well Arranged Dwelling,
beautifully and charmingly located a llne harm
carriage-house, and other out buildings good well
clstern and never failing springsi also fruit oi
various kinds and choicest varieties including a
vineyard and orchard in full bearing The i'm
ploNemcnts on this lot are manifold and valuable
very durable and in the best condition Piats al
the Shove property can be seen at the sheriff 4
Office and on the premises
NB.-TERMS OF SALE.-One. nth down and
the balance In five annual payments with interest
tsix per cent from day Of sale. ml5TuThaSts
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NOTICE.

Susan Layton, Plaintif vs. Arthur LAyto, NJ
fendant Montgomery CoIaaon Pleas.
1NfIE defendant will take notice that susan L ay.
him, in the Court OF Common Pleas OF said szsnatS
and that an application win bo made al the June
term of said Court for decree upon the grounds
W. II. BELvILLE. Atty for Pi'd' mstws
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BEHOLD THE PRICES !--At the great
Bankrupt Sale of Boots and Shoes, Third
Street, under Huston Hail. Gents fine calf
sewed Boots only So 90; Mems morocco
Slippers only GO cents, and all other goods
at corresponding prices. Women's Shoes
cheaper than the cheapest. Remember the
place, Third Street, under Huston Hail.
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Cholera.

NEw YORK, june 3.
Twenty-six cases OF cholera were re-
ceived In the hospital ship from the steamer
Peruvian, and there have been twelve
deaths since the last report. There are
now one hundred and forty cases In the
hospital.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

HUsToS HALL.-Let it be remembered
that Skin q Gaylord's popular Minstrels
will give their first concert at Huston Hall,
tomorrow evening. They occupy the first
rank in the role of Ethiopian Minstrelsy,
and their entertainments are every where
received with enthusiastic applause. They
will also appear Oh Wednesday evening.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

POPULAR READNo.-Cbarley Anderton,
at the Post Office, has all the new publica-
tions, weekly and monthly. Call and get
them. m
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

LAKES CIRcus.--Remember that Lakes
Mammoth Circus will exhibit In Dayton
onsaturday, june o. 1t is an immense in
to see IL. 80 saf
flb q 80 aaiTWH TIIhQ
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The Davis Trial.

WASHINGTON, June 2.
The counsel for JEFF. Davis are all In the
city, preparatory 10 leaving for Richmond
70 be present at the opening OF the Court
there ON Monday. Mr.. Shea has been here
several days, and James Brady and Chas.
OConnor both arrived here this evening,
the former from New York, and the latter
from Richmond. They proceed TO Rich
m0nd tonight.
Mr.. Brady was here last week In consul
tation with Mrs. Davis. 1t is thought the
counsel for the defense viii urge an imme-
diate trial. but, as / have before informed
you, the prosecution have determined that
the case shall not be tried, at all events
during this month";. ~.
lF WARRINGTON MATTERS.
A delegation from Chicago, representing
the Douglas Monument Association, arriv-
ed here to-day for the purpose of inviting
the President and members of the Cabinet
to bo present In Chicago on the 4th OF July,
upon tie occasion of the laying of the cor
ner-stone ofthe monument. The delegates
visited Mr.. johnson and several members
of the Cabinet but have not yet received
definite answer from any.
VINO ~ RESPONSIBILITY
A general impression prevails that the ro-
sponsibility and direction In the matter of
snppressing or checking the Fenian demon-
stration In this country, rests with the SEQ
retary Of State. Such Is not the fact, how
ever. The Attorney general has entire
control Of the subject, aud through the
United States Marshals directs the action OF
the Government officials. The military
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

es CHARLES z. BAYMILLRR, Esq, for Il
number of years connected with the wes-
tern press, died at indianapolis last week.
He was lal man OF Ihiore dthad sotdiba.
ry culture, and most excellent journalist.
WANTED.-Iialf Il dozen young ladies to
learn the Millinery business, at the popu
lar Millinery establishment of Mr.. Gabriel
Haas, No. 1886 Second street, miss Good
mans old stand.J JslIl-Jdid al34ltf %
NoTIcE.--Persons in want Of earth for
filling, can obtain it on favorable terms by
calling at once upon the Gas Company.
4-d2t Ia s.. L. EVANS, Secy.
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BIO LUEcH.--Fred Lange win set the
biggest and best Lunch Of the season, to-
morrow TUESDAY morning, at the Opera
House Restaurant, at 10 O'Clock. Turtle
soup and all the other extras VIII be- served
up. BE on hand in time. raf iWn iag, p, %
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is warranted to boz the only preparation
known TO cure Coughs, Colds, uoarseness,
Asthma, Whooping Congh, Chronic Coughs
Consumption, Bronchitis and Group. Be
ing prepared from Honey and Herbs, it Is
particularly suitable for all affections of the
Throat and Lungs. For sale by Druggists
everywhere ian3
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

tB-Linen Busters at sll prices, at II.
SchwSrz', l19 Main street
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aFnnNpsfotI Ifsti 4 4 DIVA s-2ISI.lr.a /

II 80 r.
"FRmNDsinfi fRtLlND SOLVE ase desired
to call special attention TO the notice for a
meeting Of the "Frlends Of Ireland to be
held at Clegg's Hall this evening. 1t Is de-
signed TO be mass meeting, without regard
TO religion, nationality or politics, and our
lrish fellow-citisens hope to see generous
and Spontaneously Response ITO otheicall.l ID
the movehfentwbiclf is now going forward,
by their brethren, for the disenthralment
and independence of their native country,
they feel the deepest interest and sympathy /;
but they do not wish TO act rashly or pre-
cipitately. Therefore they wish full meet
ing, tonight, of our citizens generally, in
order that they may avail themselves of
their advice and counsel in crisis which
they deem of SO much importance TO their
native land.
Hoi FoR fIIE 1AkR.AE Energy pays This
is In no instance more apparent than in the
efficient management of Superintendent
Potter, of the Sandusky Railroad. Now is
the time to make up fishing parties for the
lake. BY the night express arrangement,
Lake Erie Is brought to the corporation
line of Dayton. Parties taking the nine
p. Nj tfainCcah sleephil night, sail and fan
one day, and be home to attend to business
the next. A ride over the line with Bran
nan or Boslow is worth more than the
money 1t costs. auf ~ Ig0H-
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eB-The gentleman who was hooted at
the other night, at the Concert, for putting
his boots on the Ralnsrade, begs 10 be ex-
cused, as he meant no disrespect to the com
pany. but was only showing 70 his friend a
pair of those nice three dollar. Calf Boots
bought at Goodman's 40 Main street, 8
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

~ Carriage Black-smiths and trimmers
wanted. Enquire Of
LANGDoN & Bro,
Std No. rs Main St.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04

ONO STATE CONVENTION OF UNIvERsAL-
IsTs--The State Convention of this denom-
ination met at Springfield, Clarke county,
on Wednesday last and continued ia ses-
sion four days. "A great interest is now be-
ing manifested in the cause Of christianity
by this Church, and grand forward move
ment of the denomination has been entered
upon, for the permanent establishment Of
their peculiar tenets and doctrines in the
West and Northwest. Every available
means is being brought to bear upon this
one great object of the denomination,
among which may be mentioned the en-
dowment OF Lombard University, at Gales
burg, Illinois, with one hnhdred thousand
dollars, over seventy thousand of which
has already, been subscribed. Also that
of the Women's Missionary movement, by
which fund is made up for the support
and maintenance of societies as yet unable
TO support pastor, and that of educating
young men for the ministry, free Of charge.
The Convention at Springfield was large
ly attended, and the members Hospitality
entertained by the people of that beautiful
city. The general interests of the demons
ination in Ohio were more especially the
business of the Convention at Springfield; !;
but an organization of a North Western
Conference Of Universalists, the Headquar-
ters Of which is at Chicago, being now es-
tablished, and cooperating with all other
bodies pertaining to the denomination,
makes those interests more general In their
character Services were held in the
Church and City Hall during the Sabbath,
both Of which We're filed to yer-fiowing.
The Convention adjourned to meetin June,
1867, delighted with their visit to SPRING
field and the encouraging prospects OIL
their cause In the West II.. .
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arm Is only called into service In aid of the
Marshals' suggestion Of It's necessity, by
the Attorney general. lf4HIs f'f3 -
Three steamers Destroyed by Fire
'- ~i13'l Yesterday.

The steamers Ida Handy, Bostona and
james Raymond--the two latter dlsman-
tled-were burned at the upper part Of the
levee early this morning. The Handy was
owned by the Atlantic and Mississippi
Steamship Company; was valued at e75.-
900, and insured for S56,000 in Cincinnati
Offices. The value Of the other boats not
but is small. otIa