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Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
EQUITY. NO. 2oo4.

GEORGE FElDT, No. 1904. 10 lCin
VS.. cui, Cour, for Washing
HENRY .Urro a al. Ton county, sitting il
Equity.
yyluE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is to obtain q
Il decree enforcing the execution of decree oi
uis Washington County Court passed in the year
1856, directing convey ance To Henry Ottu OF The
legal title To certain lands mentioned therein.
Ihe Bill states iLst in April, 1886. Henry Otto,
upon Bill filed b, him, Obtained decree against
Louisa Miller, the sole h,ir Of David Miller, decd
directing and decreripg that conveyance of the
interest of the said Louisa derived through her
father, should be conveyed IN the said Henry Otto;
and appointed Launcclut jacques as guardian oi
the said Louisa, who MAS an infant, to rxccut. the
deed .....- ..y
That afterwards both the said Jacques and I.oui-
sa died, without executing the said Decree That
at the time OIL her death Louisa was the wife of Lew
Il g. Stauhope, and t.ft one child, Louisa, in
fant her only heir at law, That the intant Louisa
survived her mother but few months and died
leaving her grand uncles and aunts her only heirs
at law upon whom dcvolvcd the estate Interest
and tide, dccrced to be conveyed to the said Henry
Otto. That the names Of such grand-unclcs and
auhts were: Mrs. Eliza Linn, now dead. without is
sue Peter Miller, since deceased, leaving children
whose names, ayes and residences are unknovn
Ellie Miller and Mrs. Michael Kenner both of " &om
arc non-rcsidents otthe State, and Mrs. Henry OF
to, who hath since died, leaving Mrs. Isabella Hol
land, Ann Amelia Otto, Margaret Louisa Otto,
John II. Otto, Henry g, Otto, Robert Otto and AL
.xandti otto, her only children and heirs at law
That at the March Term of the, Circuit Court for
Washington county, 1866, the complainant recover
cd Judgment in ejlctment against Henry Otto, un-
der which he obtained possession of the said land,
containing about iao acres, consisting of parts oil
several tracts known as ''Skcy Thorn "Rcsurvey
on Sksy Thorn, "Chance" and .'kindnrss En-
iarg.d the bin then prays for decree to fulfill and
enforce the decree oiAp 36. It is therefore ordered
that the Complainant, By causing copy of this or
der TO 6c inserted in some newspaper published in
W sshipgton county, once in each successive week
for one month bfore the 25th day OF February next
give notice IN the absent and unknown defendant,
OF the object and substance OF this Bill and warn
them 70 appear in Court. in person or BY solicitor
on or before the first day of March next to answer
the premises and show cause, if any they have
why a deerss oughtnot 10 pass 'as prayed
True copy-Test
LEWIS q. SYHAS, Clerk.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
-. L. SCHINDEL,

-. L. SCHINDEL,
Having just returned from Philsd, lphia and Bal
timorc, taxes pleasure in informing his friends and
the Public that he is now opening the st assorted
and selected stock of
Fail 4 Winter Dry Goods
, ever brought to this market, including
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
BLACK AND FANCY SILKS,
FRENCH MERIN0ES, in all shades,
DELAINES ANDALPACAS,
CASIlMERES AND N0HAIRS.
GAY WOOL PLAIDS, &C., &c.
MOURNING GOODS, BLACK,
....... BoMBAzTNFL. POPLINS,
ALPACAS, MERINoES,
DELAINS, SHAWLS,
Plaid. Fancy, wool,n, Long and square Shawls
Black Thibet, Long and square Shawls,,
Ladies' CIoaks and Cloaking Cloths
in all tho new styles, Domestic Goods.
BLE4CHED. qna BRO wv HESLLNS,
CALICoEs, ..-..-
. DRILLING, ...r
,. ..rt COTTON FLANNEL, "a.
a' .''' GINGHAMS,
,--.,t. -.,ig.,,....,.. BED TICK,
Bltached, Brown and Colorcd Blankets and Elan
ncls; Shceting, Pillow Linen, Towls, Table Diaper
.pa-FF-y . N%kins&e.. ,Hq
MEMS AND BOYS WEAR,
Cloths, Cassimers vrstugs, Under Shirts; Draw
ers, Hose; Neck tbs, all kinds Of Gloves.
NOTIONS AND WHITE GOODS,
Hoop skirts Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Bslmora slirts,
MarsailI.s Quilts, Cambrics, Tailton, Swiss Uni-
brellas, etc. Ladies Nerino Vest and Drawers,
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
Ready-madc Clothing regardless of Cost
pledge myself to sell It prices that defy compc-
tition. invite purchasers to call and ca anime NV
stock before purchasing elsewhere
:. -.. .i ,n.- S. E.SCIfTNDEL.
IIagerstown, Oct Ia, 1855.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

SINGULAR PLACE. TO SUP.-The Worcester
Mass Spy says that on Tuesday afternoon thu
chimney ne hundred and fftv feet in height
which the Messrs. LapLsR,, Of Milbury had erect
cd for their mill, wal completed. and a party o.
same twenty-five or more af the workmen ON tlr
premises. Par;ook of nm oyster supper upon fh.
summit. The day afier the chimney came to III.
GROUND. -injuring severely, il" not fatally, Vim
Spencer, who WAS employed nssr the base TIL.
fall 10 supposed TO have been owing in part 10 tn.
fact that the mortsr had not sufficient time to be-
come thoroughly dry.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
"Ths Negro hears the Palm. ;,

The Rump Congress voted NEGRO SOLDIERS
who served TWO years, THREE HUNDRED
DOLLARS BOUNTY, and made an appropria.
,tion to pay said bounty. Negroes walk up t,
shc captains Office aud get your pay.
Ths hump coucrcss rotrd WHITE SOLDIERS
who had 1srved THREE years, ONE HUNDRED
DUl.LARs BOUNTY, but made no apptopria-
tieu to pay. White soldiers stand back, till th'
first table is served. The crumbs are our por
ton.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

The Raids tell President Johnson. if he wi!
only. violate his oath of ofiiss, the Constitution
the laws, and 40 just rs Stevens and Samn-
dictate, they will again take him to their lsccra
tel Blossoms and kill the fAttei calf Ain
the President hcad.trong aud firm n,sn, noSt,
grant them this small request But we CUES
Andy wouldn't like tue clasp of the sliugy con
goes. ...
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

The L. S. Post Office Department will mex
week lie prepared to supply the public wit.
Stamped envslops at the .rsdvaed rates of$3?, ot
per thousand or ss. % per hundred, hcing So.
90 for postage and At cents for the envelopes pc
hundred The request for the return of letters I,
the party sending when not callod for in ter da,
will he gratuitionsly printed on the envelopes
when.the latter are ordered in amounts not he
low 1--WE hundred q, t.rui.g ri. .u,,,i.r,
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
rTHE SAFETY BRiDLE and LINE
A1S BRouGnr TO PERFECTION p
RtN.A Nd Y..H0RSk.Sf GIN sBE .DaITE.N
= tbiTHcPERF'EL,TS S1FL1 FbY
I!U DR WHH4N

= stfI7HsPERf'Et,TSSd SSdfL1 j BIZ
yyg.,g. .BV( CR WD44N, -
!. The sndcrsignod having purchased the right to
Safety Bride and Line in Distriee No. q md 4
reseetsly calls the attention ~ the pblie 70 this
great aud desirable Improvement SO simple in con-
structioh and of suti decided advantage and supc-
iiorty over all other devices of the kiud ever pre-.
sented to ths ppblic s to dslisAtsyery person hu
has inspected it. - HFrNN N'~"
The arrangement Ii So effectuat and reliable tba,
while the action of the bits the same as that of an
ordinary bride, while horse goes quietly, the
very act of shting frat attempt either to run or
kick, brings into action the safety strap so eectu
ally, As az once to arrest any further attempt il
being sellacting by the inbrczsed strain upon tho
lines held in driving and consequently the driver
Is never taken by surprise, nor need he change his
grip ON the lines, as when double lines ate used
Persons wishing individual rights, by enclosing
~, 90 to the undersigned, will be FURNISHED with an
assignment and full directions so that any saddler
viii know the exact length aud connection of the
parts and make the samc. -''.'' s.'l p" '.+
Sa. Persons wiseing District rights In this csun.
ty, for the above bride, will address J. Dietrich
lfagerstown. 17"' ..'.As
The undersigned also manufacture to order and
Keeps constantly on hand aia,ge assortment of
SADDLES AND BRIDES,
rom the plancst and most substantial to the hnsa
md the most delicate workmanship. Also j.,
Carriage & Buggy Harness
richly ornamented and finely finished, as well q,
that of a Ordinary description. Also
WAGON lGEARs'Ezg c. -olGT
COLLARS
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

1T is stated that some fifteen hundred coin,
have arrived at the AntietaE Cemetery, nca,
shsrpsburg, Nd, transported upon the Chess.
peake and Ohio Canal. from Washington city.
during the past few days for the enclosure Of tie
remains of the Federal soldiers to be rsintarrei
the said Antstam c. metery. The work Of ia
king up their remains and reinterring them, hav.
already commenced ''
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
REAT BARGAINS
VI i'A TO BE HAD AT
JAMES KRIDLERS ',
Merchant Tailoring Establishment.

VI TO BE HAD 4 I
JAMES ERIDLERS "a.
Merchant Tailoring Establishment:
/ have just returned from the City with new
and splendid assortment of Gcntlemcn's
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
My stock consists of fine
CLOTHS, CISSLUERES T. TESTIyGS,
Of plain and fancy patterns, and of American
French and English manufacture, and also fine
quality of '''.
BEAVER CLOTH OvERC DATING, ..-
which will be made t. order at the shortest notice
and at prices as cheap as esewhcre and perhaps
A LlTrLE CHEAPER.
Being practical tailor of many years expert.
ence he ftatters himself that he will be able tO cu
and make suit Of clothes in a manner
....., SATISFACTORY TO ALL
who patronizc him. BY strict attention to bust
ness, and determination to --..-
PLEASE HIS CUSTOMERS,
turn thanks for my prosperity in the past and hops
my friends and tie public generally will call and
see me- My store il on south Potomac street, near
ly opposite Ilagers store.
Observe the name ....
BE sure you are right
.'. Then go ahead. -.'.
... ...... ... JAMES KRIDLER,
Merchant Tailor.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

but few years ago men were arrested and
Imprisoned by the Radical party for abu,idg Mr
Lincoln, whom they called the Government. F."
Now they are abusing President Johnson tel
times worse than ever Me-. Lincoln was. How
wou d they like it IL they were to be treated "a.
they did the othcrs7 How would they like t.,
be imprisoned f.r thoir vile and abusive languag,
against the ''governmsntn 81. .stt4sF
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

'-ssstoaad to-rrspcct, wecaz arrive at no osiser
esscissisnpfhan, that the action of, the sI.egis-
irars is sinal and conclusive, and not subject TO
!, rev isipT and that the Judges of Election have
40 power 10 exclude from ro,ing person duly
" registered -, ~, s't ,,,ii II
~ya,y, xoa, RICHD II. MARSHALL,
WM ]. ROSS.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
INFORMATION WANTED.

- ~ tt'''Ior " uu1' !
MARY o'NEIL, (msidon nan,e)
who Was separated from her brother while children
at Willismsport Nd, in the year 1883 or 1884. by
our father, who afterwards went to Cumberland
Md, and from there to Hagerstown, Md, where he
di I'd about two weeks after the great phenomenon
called the falling of the stars Our mother died
balore this occurrence, which, was the cause of our
separation.
Should this meet her eve or any any person
knowing her will confer lasting fi or By address
ing her brother.
Mound City. Illinois,
Oct Is, lSC5.-5t. t. Box lU2.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

The saints Of Westchcster, Pa, were terribly
shocked recently at witnessing number of young
white women marching arm aud arm with like
lum6er OF black negroes to q radical demonstrs-
tion. 90 we 60. s.r; r5f s:as....'
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

, 1EzeE rzs HEPosr o. THE EALrtxosE suS1
FtorH.A The demand is confined to the snp-
ply sfloes vaats, and sales are made to die
trade within the range Of our quotations: 7 Y. =
lIewsFd St SdPcr r. Cdt Extra. $fi 90 aSli so
.NGHs Shipping Extra, sIll2 scala 90
- Retailing, IL 90 o IL 90
Family, el-- IL 90 . Is 90
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
ITO TIE PATRONS
u A.la fTl:igIlo.ZL.!S ~ ILL ~
5lyl PUBLIC SCHOOLS -,
....--. AND TIRv 4..t.-s
Voters OF Wasi tl2.On COUNT.

d. at
Voters sof Wasl i,s:on County.
Your attention isrespecuully called to the pro-
visions of the 5th Size. of Act of The Constitution
OF Maryland, which rsads'as follows. "
"Thc General AsseuiIy shall levy at ea, h r.gr-
lar session after the adopon OF this an
annual tax of not i.ss tlant, cents on each ON.
hundred dollars OF taxable property throughout The
Stats 0r ths support iofl the FREE 'rU BLlC
SCHOOLS, which tax shall b. cpllsctsd at the sam.
time and by the same agents as t,.t general Stats
Levy and shall b. paid to the Treasuf o the Stat,
and shall b. distributed under such regulations A.,
may be prescribed by law, among the Counties and
the Cit! OF baltimore in proportion to their rcspec
tvenopuiation betweept the ages of S and ~ Years
Provided that the General Assembly shall not levy
any additional School tar upon particular Couuti:.
unless such County express by popular vote its de-
The. Law establishing, Uuiform srs,cn ~ Ere.
Iublic Schools, provides that from and sfsr the Is.
day G January, 1857, aliSeetions Of The s.yersl Ar
tic,s of the CODE Of ublic LOCAL Laws relatngs to
1hr iesyins County tar for ths support Vi the Tub
lie Schools .be aid the ssihe are hereby repealed
Thus it viii be seen that ths present 1l.otai or
County tax for The support Of tn. Public school,
will b. discontinued after the lst of January. 1881
and The legislature has no authority to pass any
special law Tor your County IN CONNECTION with Won,
school Teveuu+ unless you request the same through
the ballot box. %
As the Schsca cannot be continued four torn,
ten months. and proper buildings erect. ID u,iop the
otStc heffhuc, IL as Important that some ac
tion De tat-n to continue the present County tax
ihis can b- done only by an en- !orsement upon your
1A D., Hot at the next general elcction-FoR 4 COUN
~ SCHOOL. TAX. Therefore it is respcctfuil,
recommended that the next General Assembly BE-
requested by printing writing on your ballot N
the coming November Election For A COUNTY
SCmooL ,Io IA1l to ensrt;aaw suthorizing con-
unuahes oi the County levy, for the erection r..
pairs and refurnshiug of Public School Iou.es 5,-
providing then with fuel and for all meideGts! ex
ptnses connected wilL the buildings
by this means the Educational fnnd can be b. An
pheu exclusively to its legitimate object without The
fuel and repairs. % 'o' ieA'
by the Levy ofa small County tax, to b. as,Hsd
to tine purPoses indicated in the course of few
years there can BE- built. properly ventilated and
nsa'.hy School houses throughout te entire connty
and titled acquired to many now rented.
1t is therefore left for you to say, wheth.r ,cr
ne LIST OF January, 1861 the Public School. of vnur
county shall be entirely dependent upon The Stai.
ievy, or whether you will authorize a Continuance
ot ihe present County tux to aid in their support.
Respectfully, TuOS. A RoiGI n
October IL, lSG6
MAIN, OPP FEiLow and FsKE Rrss eony 1t
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

Two young ladies attending school at the
WESLEYAN Academy, ct Wibraharn, Mas, wer.
recently expelled, and took their misfortune -
annch to heart that each Of them took large dos.
tof lsudsnnm, and came nesr being expelled from
fhe world ,v,a a.. -, lg'1''l
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

Gen. Grants pay is SIS, ,65s per year, asd
Lisnt. Gen. Sherman's $f3 5Is. Each is sllow.
se hfty horses. A Major General, gets SIS, $40
per year, and isalottsd hre horses. The pay oi
. Brigadieris s., ,e6o.5G. y a r
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

A. The Washington Intelligencer, in thrc,
column editorisl, discusses the question, '.Ir
trsassn odioas?' and the inference il drawn tha,
II 10 too prevalent'ali over the country to be &c
considered. -
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

The extraordinary price of eleven hundrre
and twenty-five dollars per one hundred pound
was paid for lot Of tobacco in Petersburg or
the 7nd inst. II tw.s beautiful specimen O.
bright leaf, raise in Pittsylvsnia by J. IL. Penn
bertsn. 49,. .... 'fr.,....,t. -
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3UBLTC fsttEF OF nEAL ESTATE.

III "a p 70 =. 4 ~
The undersigned, Administrators with the Viii
annexed, of Jacob u. Light, deceased, will sell a
Public Sale on the premises, at Bedington, Bcrke
ley county, West Va, one nile from llainesville 2
and the n. w. Turnpike, -. - II. ...
ognsATCRD1Y NorEABEa 10, 1896,
AT O'Clock, p. NJ, The real estate property of de-
ceased being the home farm, containing a.
'''' sso ACRE7, OF LAND,
OF good quality limestone, bottom and slate. The
improvements consist of a cOmmodiOus dwelling
house, good barn and amp, eutbuildngs, all in
good condition. The farm is under good fencing;
Is wen watered, and supplied with gond fruit Ii
IS IN cary access TO good markets. being one mile
and bali from the z. 4 U. Canal, and six miles
from Martinsburg.
A further description of the property is deemed
unnecessary, AS persons desiring to purchase will
examine for themselves. Persons wishing to soc
the property can do 50 by calling on either of the
administrators, who reside few mil - from Bed
ington. MIR. Robert Lemon, at he Williamsport,
Nd, Ferry, will furnish any information desired,
Also, at the same time and place will b. sold lot of
WHEAT, CORN AND HAY. ..
TERMS OF SALE.-SlOO0 in hand on day of
sale one-third, including the $1,000 to be paid on
the LIST day of April, 1867; the balance in two equal
annual payments, with interest from the lst of
April, 1857. The last payment the-widow's dow
er-can Dc retained in the purchasers hands, du-
ring her lifetime, by the annual payment of the in
terest thereon. Deferred payments to be secured
by Deed of Trust on the property. Possession Civ
en- on the lst of April. The Wheat, Corn and Has
will be sold for cash.
....., s. II. LIGHT,
l.5.. ...; s. o. CUNNINGHAM,
Administrator with the Will annexed.
Oct Is, lS66.-3t-
&:0-V Valley Spirit, Chambcrsburg, and Weekly
lntelgcnccr, Lancaster, copy is and send bill to
this office for collection.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

49,. The President has Issued his proclamation
appointing Thursday the 29lh ofNovenber . day
of National Thanksgiving. ''
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

y curious NAN ia Taunton Mass,,. inserted,
on Sunday, red hot poker into the the fuse hol.
ofan old shell, to see whether it was loaded, II,
ascsrtained that it was, cut miraculousy escaped
injury by the explosion.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

~ party offty negroes started suY near
Memphis, on Saturday, TO kill ell the whites the +
met. The ringlsader and several others were
killed, and the others scattered. "ftl'
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

2, The Steamer Evening Star fouudsred on the
way from New York To New Orleans, and 800
lives were iost. IL occurred on the 7th "a..!.sN
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
BARGAINS.

BARGAINS. BARGAINS.
WILLIAM F. ORNDORF.
~ Has just returned from the city with large and
well selected STOCK of Goods, OF the latest and best
styles for
FALL AND WINTER WEAR,
My stock consists ofa large assortment of Over
coats which will be sold very cheap. and also the
largest assortment of .-tt -''...
ta Mems and Boys Clothing
in town. bought at the lowest cash price, therefore
they BE- SOLD at such cash prices will surprise
the purchaser. Come and examine my large stock
Of Overcoats and -.,' .'H tf.s .'''7 Ns.'
HlH,.a j. CLOTHING,
and ascertain the truth, and my fine assortment of
Furnishing Goods, such Neck Ties and Scarfs %
all kinds, Gloves and Mts, Drawers Under shirts
ana oyer-shirts OF all kinds and all pertaining to
the furnishing line. Also, an assortment Of
n. TRUNKS AND vALISEs,
Ny stock also embraces oil kinds of Boots an,l
Shoes for men, Ladies and Children viz: Mems Kip
and Calf Boots. sewed aud pegged; Mens Shoes Of
VII kinds; Boys Boots and Shoes Ct all kinds; La
dies Tipped Lasting Caters; Ladies do do Congress
Ladies do. do. Balmorals; Ladies' plain -i
MOROCCO BALMORALS,
Pat, Tip Morocco Dsnerals; Childrcns Tip lasting
Balmorals spring; Children's Morocco Bslmorals,
and go0d selection Of 90 '-.fiiA fT p' "
,4s.,&.s--. CHILDREN'S SHOES, ... =
all OF which have been bought cheap and will be
sold cheap. BE sure to come and examine my stock
before purchasing elsow hers or you will lose bar
gains Goods have declined and ft-@
,ns ~, WILL BE SOLD LOW. FrGI1
Don't forget the place in the old Cramer stand; Sd
door from the Public square, North Potomac street
Sign. VIM +. ORNDORF.
Hagerstown, Oct ls, lseb,, q s2-pg1
.GNOOD AND CHEAP. s7. $50. ,H,i rs.
NJ ~.
Tha subscriber has just received, and offers at the
low price of Sl3,50 per Dbl, lot of Mcs.rs Freder
,ioSpcck & Bros celebrated Family Flour. Come
u ek.1..,.4 s.g#t..r r-1 JONA. SpIEIMAN
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18
DIED

Near Broad Fording. on the 2Tth ult., Mrs.
ELIZABETH NORRIS, aged 81 years and 4
month
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

'HtREAT BARGAINS, '.'' "......5
" t.l. t.... .u..Ii
a. The store of. A. WRIGHT. North Potomac St
am now selling OFF my stock VI ',''
SUNlER GOODS
at greatly reduced prices, wish To redacs il prior
10 the commencement "a the Fail ,lrade.
' nave ON h~. supply sfor,llNG and FALL
SHA " las ami beautiful sssU.tineDt Of Iauiss
Dress GoCds u all descriptions, which will sell
at the lowest cash prio...
~ i. J, a WRIGHT.
Hsgsrstnnn, Aug. 73, 1855.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

GhAN.-Therc was fair receipt of Wheat to-
DAY, and the business in red was active; receipts
were $50 bushels white and G,7s5 bushels red;-
sales Of white were 300 bushels at SO ls, and
$50 bushels at So 20; sales of red were at So 80
to So 30 for fair to good, and at So to So 10 for
prime to cnoice. The receipt of corh was light,
1900 bushels, and business limited to sale of 400
bushels white at 81 Is and 2, $50 bushels yellow
at 81 10. OF Oats receipts were 1890 bushels,
with sales 8, 100 bushels at IS cents, and 1000
bushels at 90 centsweight. ofFye receipts were
323 bushels, with sale of l5o bushels at 81 II
Maryland free press., 1866-10-18

c. .l,r ;.s ssl.l4 .as. -. .a5T4 sylVi }
g. t4..s hr..lI 4 =
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CN.OOD AND CHEAP.

sGNOOD AND CHEAP. s14 srI. .',' is.
NJ ~
Ths subscriber has just received, and offers at the
low price of Sls so per bb lot of Mcssrs. Freder
,oSpcck Bros celebrated Family Flour Come
u ek.I,.,.s sy.'.-- ..r1 J0NA. SPIELMAN.
une 81, 1866. ,....- IN H.
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WILL BE SOLD Low. Eg

Don't forget the place in the old Cramer stand; Sc
door from the Public square, North Potomac street
Sign. WM f. URNDORF,
Hagerstown, Oct lS, ls6b.y ~ sa.ggo
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-09-19

Mr.. Warmruth, OF Louisiana, reported back
the resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Eaton
of Tennessee, requesting the President Of the
United States to cause the publication Of the
testimony taken before the commission ap'
pointed by Gen. Baird in reference to the New
Orleans massacre. The resolution was adopt.
cd.
Mr.. Warmruth then read the address pre-
pared BY the committee Of the non-rcconstruc.
ted States. tits much longer than the previous
address, and favors impartial suffrage. A long
lcLatc ensucd, when vote was taken, and
resulted. nycs &C, nays II; 80 the address
was adopted The nays were McSsrS. Bolts,
Butts, and Gilmore, Of Virginia; Hunter, OF
Gcorgin; SaIold, Flank, and Cranmcr, Of Al
ALBANIA; Rain, Tumcss, and tones, Of North
Carolinn, and Price, Of l'lordn The result was
loudly chccred.
A declaration in favor Of negro suffrage,
signed by the delegates from Tennessee, who
had been excluded from voting by that State,
being treated Ms one Of the reconstructed, was
read. The delegates from the reconstructed
States who were in favor of negro suffrage
were then invited TO sign what WAS called the
Charter of Universal Freedom.
Resolutions were offered and adopted in IA.
vor of subscriptions for the publication Of the
proceedings Of the Convection.
Several other resolutions were then adopt
ed, among which was one to present Congress
with copy Of the address.
After prayerb by the Rev. Mr.. Madison, at
3 o'clock, the Convention adjourned sine de.