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TEy.EGRAMS, &c.

mob, variousIy stated al from fifty to one
hupdred persons, visited the premises of the
Loomis gang, in the town Of Sangerheld, n.
a, Sunday morning, and burned the house,
earD, &c. Plumb LOOMS. and a man who has
oeen IN the employ Of the Loomis family. were
eaeh strung up several times until confessions
loomis is now In the Madison county ,ail
ne rest OF the gang are given thirty days to
leave the vicinity.
Judge Longbridse, of Oskaloosa. was nomi-
mated for Congress by the Republican con-
EentIon IN the fourth district of Iowa. over
non J. Ii. Gripnpll, the present member. The
vote stcoc-longbridge SS; Grinnel., 60. The
Vote was made unanimous.
Sunday night, during an alteration between
I.eonidas Blizzard, of Athens, Tenn, and Geo
Lewis, of Pou ghkeepse, n. Y, a revolver
was accidentally discharged, instantly killing
william Z. Freeman, Of MUscatne, Iowa, a
student. Both parties arrested, and
Lewis was discharged on bail
One hundred ann twelve miles of the Union
Pacific railroad have been completed. and
examined 6y the Government commissioners
The track is now being laid n. the rate os a
mile and half per day, and will be finished
TO Fort kearney, 200 miles. by October.
General Grant arrived at Louisville. KY,
Saturday morning, and received visitors all
day at has rooms ia the National Hotel, where
he was eerenaded az Hight by a large concourse
Of people.
The Cree Cpurtmartial Board have come to a
decision TO submit their report. II will no, bp
made puolic. but we'll based rumor saws they
are foT az acqHittal.
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A BENIFICENT MovEMENT-A Baltimore
paper announces that a number of ladies az
Baltimore, desiring 10 ameliorate and ele eyate
city. have formed themselves into n Joint stock
company, TO be known as the s.IIadies, 90
operative Tailoring Association" They have
obtained charter under the general law.
for an authorized capital OF $4,000 at 81 per
share, and contemplate holding a public meet
ing shortly IN order to bring the movement
prominently before the public The ultimate
object of the Association is to carry on the
clothing business in all its branches with the
design of paying sewing won IL living wages
The constitution ana bylaws declare that .sno
person shall be eligible to membership hut
ladies or gentlemen Of good moral character.
and with the avowed object of carrying ont
the spirit of the constitution = .,
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THE CHOLERA IN NEW YoRK.-The New
York Tribune, of yesterday, says;-Since onr
last report five new cases OF cnolera have made
their appearance in this city, four of whom
proved fatal, as follows: Rufus Durkee> a
resident OF Grafton, Rensselaer, county, N
Y, died at No. 127 Waverly place; Mrs. lane
McCloy, a widow, at No. 80 Oak street: Roh.
ert Gilbert, private watchman, at No. 639
Water street, and Lewis Quackenbos. q
nephew of Judge Quackenbos, at 22o West
Eighteenth street. In addition to these we
have to report the illness, OF cholera. OF Mrs
Ann Downos, at No. Oak street. There have
also been three deaths at quarantine since our
last report. -
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NATIONAL. UNITARIAN CoNvENTIoN.-Tbe
National Unitarian Convention viii hold its
first meeting in Syracuse early in autumn.
Farioue topics of great interest and practical
importance have been suggested to the counciI
for consideration at that meeting. 1t will he
recollected that Rev. Messrs. j. F. Clarke. s
j. May, and Robert Collyer were chosen a
committee TO correspond with other liberal re-
hgious. bodies, and ascertain whether and
how they can be brought into practical fellow
ship with the Unitarian denomination. The
report OF this committee will be looked for
ward TO with practical interest.-Christian IN.
r,sfr ed
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WoMEN's RIGHTS IN THE A railroad
conductor was recently before the judicial au.
thorities at Buffalo to answer q charge of
electing man from a car because he refused to
give ms seat 10 woman. The court held
that ladies, or those who wished TO he con-
sidered such, are legally entitled 10 no more
privileges In public conveyances than men,
and that when the latter pay for seats they
nave perfect right TO occupy them so long
as they conduct themselves in. a proper man.
ner. The conductor was fined $500 for acting
on the supposition that man was under an
obligation 10 surrender his seat to a woman. -
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TIE CHIEF OF THE FESIAN CAyALRY.-
General Contri (who not many months ago. in
the guise Of Southern refugee, had an Office
Contri), is an Italian adventnrer, said 10 be an
iHegitmate Sen OF Victor Emmanuel. and
though his first wife was alive, be had mar
ried the daughter of George ~ Sanders. He
served IN some irreg ulnr way on the Southern
z as formidable- as a "Dr. " as he has proved 10
be aGenerai.-.4lLany ArQus. '@-''
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CONGRESSIONAL.

SKNATE-After our report closed yesterday
Mr.. Howard moved 10 take up the concur
rent resoi alton from the House requesting the
President ts transmit to the Governors OF the
several States cOpv of the Constitutional
amendment lately passed by both Houses:
which was agreed 10, and the resolution was
passed.
The Chair laid before the Senate a commu-
nication from the Acting Secretary OF STATE of
the 2Jfh nit, con tanning information as to the
transactions of the executive branch OF the
Government respecting the transpor; ;ation, coll
ontzation, and settlement of persons OF African
descent. Adjourned.
HoUsH.-After our report closed
Mr.. Bingham, of Ohio, asked unanimous con-
sent 10 introduce the concurrent resolution of
which he had previously given notice. calling
on the President TO communicate forthwith 10
the several State executives Official copies OF
the Constitutional amendment recently passed
by Congress, IN order that the Legislatures of
SAID Sta es may take early action thereon
The concurrent resolution was agreed TO-
Mr.. Ancona, of Pa. introduced resolution
calling on the President to furnish the House.
if. III his opinion, not incompatible with the
public interest, with any information be NAV
have in regard 10 illegal arrests of American
citizens IN Canada; and also as to what steps,
d any, have been taken to protect the rights OF
such citizens.
The resolution was agreed to-
FINANCIAL-Tbe interest Of the New York
market centres chiefly gold. foreign sx-
change and old Fiys-iwentses. YESTERDAY the
gOiu mirket opened Win desperate effort on
the part Of the bulls, which succeeded in put-
ting up the price 10 l69 holders, however
were found willing 10 sell any amount at that
figure; ard this being construed as 4 bul moye-
ment Tor unloading At a high price, the quota
tions ell steadily 10 1922, after which there
was slight reaction M ward, and then a fur
ther decline, closing at l56 z,aI51.
The Commercial IdUertiseg. SAYS The mar.
ket has no support whatever in an export de-
mand; and Judging from the views OF foreign
bankers, the shipments this week will be mere
ly nominal. There is every indication that we
have about reached the end Of the specie drain
There can be no necessity for further shin
meDts to cover bills upon firms failed or
doubtful. English and continental balances
have been drawn down so closely that il would
seem impossible there can be any further re-
mittahc ces on that account; while there ia no
probability OF remittances on account of five
twenties while gold remains over 49, Five
twentes OF 1862 are i'll active demand for shin
ment. at the current price of gold and with
bonds at 6ia64 !. in London, the profit ON shin.
ment exceeds ten per cent, and this large in
ducement is calculated to produce Shipments
of unusual magnitude; the price at l2I %. m
for old FiTe-tweniies was lO3xalC3A Money
is very abundant, and the rate on can is easy
At per cent. Discounts are moderately ac.
tive AZ 5a7 per cent.
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Accordlng 70 the new postal law pre-
paid and free letters are 70 be forwArdsd, q, the
request of the party addressed, from one post
offce 70 another, without additional charge,
and returned dead letters restored TO 10
writers thereof tree OF postage.
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@"A SON OF Rev. James freeman Clarae,
OF Boston, ana fellow student at Harvard
College, amused themsel yes the oth.r a. = Nv
walking from Boston to Worcester, FORTY. four
miles, and then gong to chureh twice .the. nsxt
days" so rays Boston paper. going ,e ehureh
being considered "a "amusemenc,. in that
region. ia A a 4 - '...'-...-ss.,
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METBpDIsr-The Methodists' on New ]

METBopIsT-Thr Methodlsts'o OF New E;a,y.
]nnd met IN conventions at Boston on 6th ins;
and was the largest and most. fuiposing Dc.
nominatlonai gathering ever held in Naw Fng.
land. There were presen ut 1909 ministers and
lay delegates. The Methodists OF New Eng.
land number lo4,0Oo members, 11i,uW Sunday
school scholars, ele churches, $50 parsonaees
vaIneo a. about four and haff millions OF dol.
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EMRIOH's RESTAURANT,
II No. 335 Penna. av. near 9th street,
known as Werners Place.
The undersigned informs his patrons and the pub
lie generally, that he has removed from L
his old stand, 1.-THE EHropea Hotel, to YAY
No. 333 Pennsylvania avenue, where he lt.5E
is senabled 80 furnish all kinds Of Liquors and
in season.
Thankful for past favors he solicits a continua-
ton Of their former patronage.
p. ENRICH,
my l5-n No. 335 Penna avenue
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Grfbe programme for the Fourth OF July
/. FIRE works m this city embraces large piece
dedicated 10 the Fenians. We should think
that q big rocket, withsa stick Of correspond
ing size, TO fall after fhe explosion, would be
sun cienily embiematit OF the movement
-Bosfon Advertiser.
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CLOTHING, DO.

& l. + h II eI
would respectfully announce to the citizens Of
washington and the Dsblis generally that have
orhADda
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK
SPRING AND SUMNER CL0THINGi
Consisting Of
Light and Brown Csss. Suits,
Lig at and Brown Oass. Suits,
Light and Brown Csss Suits. !.
fine Blue FLANNEL saits,
Fine Blue Flannel Suits.
Light and Fancy Gsss. Pants and vests,
Light and Fancy Csss Pants and Vests,
Waite and Brown Linen Duck Suits,
y bite and Brown Linen Duck Suits,
white and Brown Linen Duck Suits,
iDs B.es BI.es SSss SSss EToss FrSes
Fine BLACK oiosh c;h Froef Goats, &
Zine Black Pants and vests,
M r,ss B,ses B,ses PsDt. Par and and Vests ys.,:
Youths and Boys Clothing,
Youths and Boys, Clothing,
White Linen Bosom shirts,
white Linen Bosom shlrts,
White Linen BosorI shirts,
Undershirts and Drawers
Undershirts and Drawers,
Undershirts and Drawers,
Neck Ties and sosrfs,
Neck Ties and Scsrts,
Neck Ties and scarfs,
ASDA
GENERAL ASSORTMENT
FURNISHING GOODS.
AL the above goods are made and trimne ed In the
stsst New York styles and equal 70 any custom
made garments. Thankful TO the public for past
favors, respectfully solicit continuance Of the
same.
A. STRAUSS,
FAsHIONAB THIER,
rEEHA. AVENUE,
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INSURANCE COMPANIES,

INSURANCE COMPANIES.
EIREMENS INSURANCE CO. OF WASH
Il INGTOH AND GEORGETOWN.
OFFICE No. 1, over Bank Of W arlington.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1897.
OAPIT goo 900
ouhfLUo FUN % 900
Property Of sn kinds insured for . year or less
period.
Builders' risks granted en- the most favorable
terms.
No charge for policies.
JAMES ADAMS. President.
Samuel Cropley, Esau Pickrel,
Robert " bite, of GEORGETOWN.
Vim. Wilson, Thomas Parker,
Iphn Barclay, Richard Barry,
Sann'l Rcdfsra. Chas. W. Davis,
3. B French, T. Ed. Clark,
Andrew Rothweil, OF washington
The Directors il Georgetown authoriZedyoy
ths Board to renew policies and take risks In
Georgetown.
jsI3 eo6m ABEL q. DAVIS, seery.
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,a,nhsr - W De banged in Sep
VThe Csn.dars ,.ye 0
% IT, . Ts"4 Nc. H'ahl 'ook cnarse OF the Fenians.
TsIss Soi6 .nd s1ss.a xSscity OF greenbaeks in
medium ''''- ''-''e oeing ehe circulating
continental n IN ncaVe sympathy with the
go. ,1 -..t fif'
Ohs OF tne apiest ply ysicians Of New York
.aes,nS .hat no hau'e American is ever at
~ couple OF Nashville policemen heat a
IapI tash am, aoo1 70 death Tor making re-
..-..H ia -
Inc return tnat the government asks
OF t .ne citizen lor the protection it affords ina,
is the return OF ms income. rr-f
1Ihe accounts of revivals in the Baptfst
Churcnes in all parts of the land continue 20
come IN ~ ca1i
because little freed girI was ref 90 sS..ss
sion 10 a singing schooI ,hsrs -, . so 50 aomls-
color. - '---g - So Va Nei
R-A letter from Memphis saw, ~ p,s,-;.,
Judge lasf veal chs r~sd - sas ~ DisIlct
a biil againsf the ci,r $50 Jory 20 hnd
in the recent riots --N - WY p1r 1r'icipaieo
rS-Tbe s,orias ,h.. soo,o,os :.
their services TO the Fenisns q danss ops onered
mn, 49, va In noSe Oh me - geen 8 Own" reRI-
raS men, alea - on saturday, a. Toronto, Of wounds
stone Ridge. i4t ls WIN ~ ne Fen" fs''An' at Lime
sweet sweets . as you leave your house, are much
, tes -, anu . Aiss irom yonr wife makes the :
go, ,ne cir, ,,,,,',,., NO., -, -. -
pa1aSs Ss Sssass aSss S.n
areasOnabie man yOn win net @ wan. sny yGp i,s s,e
r:.s.s:: ;s,:;, =: ssss;: ss H;
country COZ cheer ths Fenians on the border. now
tne Lion wall roar and the Thunderer tnundef.
selves. no'0eoy ey ana an ra making fools Of them
srTbe variors r,iu,.,,..i 80, -. A. Dr.,
England or Scotland, sWesleyans Meth odist, -
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SOLD EYERYWEERE. NV HiH II.

NEW BCOhS Life OF Benjamin SiIliman, =
! Y vols. IS. Chaudss, a novel by Oneida . 81
Josh Bil'lEga, Lis say ing. illustrated, 81 So
Adriit III Dixie. By Edmund Kirke. 81 90 Brave
old Salt, y oliver bSsic, $40. Life. its nature,
varieties, and phenomeGs, by Gee II. GriudDn, 90
my 70 FRANCk TAYLOR.
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FASHION NABLE THIER,
rENHA. Avenue,
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my 81 I'm Between 10th and lIth sts
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him, when Aaron remarked, 'They will not
take me alive.n Judging from this converse
ton, II IS fair to presume that Ward undoubtedly
thought he had killed the man he fired at on
Friday.
Soon after Ward reached the barn the second
time, Officers Halsted and Vandevort entered
the building and proceeded 10 the ay-mow,
where terrible sight was presented to their
eyes.
There in one corner lay the headless body of
Aaron Ward, the sides of the building covered
with his brains and spattered with blood, while
above hanging on q nail, was part OF the
scalp and skull OF the suicide, which had been
blown there, the hair still hanging from it. BY
the side of the body was double -barrelled gun,
with one barrel discharged. To all appearances
he had placed the muzzle OF the gun in his
blaCkened with powdec, pulled the trigger. 1t
was indeed. a terrible sight All about the
loft were seen pieces of flesh and cots Of blood.
The entire face was gone. On the lower floor
of the BUILDING was a large pool Of BLOOD which
had dripped down through the crevices of the
floor. He had truly fulfilled his promise never
to be taken alive.
Near the body of the unfortunate man was
found an envelope with the following on one
side:-
II shot myself, and don't think that any one
did it but myself. A. WARD"
On the other side these words were visible:-
"And Linda, take care Of all ny things leave
here.D
The Linda spoken of is cousin of Wards,
Coroner Haight held an inquest on the re-
mains, the jury returning verdict in accord
ance with the facts, after which the body was
handed over to the friends. Aaron Ward bore
very bad reputation in Poughkeepsie. P0Ugb.
keepste Fdge, Monday,
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Fate of a Desperate Characteristic Pur-
suit by the Police, and Suicide.

Friday afternoon last three individuals, named
respectively Walter S. Fuller, Charles Davidson,
and Aaron Ward, took horse and wagon
belonging to Mr.. Barringer, who resides on the
Salt Point road about one-and-a-half miles from
this city, and proceeded to Hyde Park, where
they indulged in drinking, abused, the bar
tender at Jones & Holmes Hotel, and left with
out paying their bill. On their way TO Pcugh-
keepsie they assaulted three laborers, two of
them named Percy and the other Irving. One
OF the Percys was hit in the head with stone
and badly injured.
During the melee or pursuit Aaron Ward fired
a revolver at one of the laborers, the ball, how
ever, not taking effect. The desperadoes then
fled, while the laborers went Immediately to
Hyde Park and placed the matter in the hands
OF Officer Manning, OF that place. On Saturday
that officer came To Poughkeepsle and arrested
both Davidson and Fuller, and took them to
Hyde Park before Justice Deunis, who lined
them each $25. Not having the funds, to pay
the fine, they were both committed to the iail IN
this city, and Poughkeepsle officers were sent in
pursuit OF Ward. Saturday night consultation
was had at police headquarters, and course
marked out by which it was thought he would
be appTehended. % 10
On Sunday 1t was said Ward had beeu seen
going towards Mr.. BaIrlnger's residence on the
Salt Point turnpike, about mile and a half in
a northeasterlY direction from this CITY.
carriage was procured, and Officers Halstead and
Vandevort started tor the place shortly after
noon both we'll armed, knowing that they had
desperate character to deal with. b. 4.
In the meantime Ward was eating his dinner
very quietly at Mr.. Barringers, the fanny being
present. While the meal was being consumed,
one Of Mr.. Barringers family looking out Of the
window, exclaimed, There is whole wagon load
of men stopping here.' Ward Immediately arose
from the table and approached the window. On
seeing the officers (for it was them in the wagon
ne darted out of the house, and soon after pro
ceeded TO the barn in a secret manner.
Previous 10 the above happening, Ward haC
been in the barn, where he met his brother
who had beer, looking for him. When he me
mis- brother he said, alluding TO Fridays matter
''This is pretty sad affair."" and wanted y Z
brother told nm the police were looking TO
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TIE POLITICAL WORLD.


Spicy Letter from Governor Ward Of New Jersey
One Of H ]. Raymond's Schemes Defeated
Two National Union Executive Committees
Which is the "True Blue" One
ROCKS OF THE NATIONAL UNION EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE, AsToR House, New YORK. August
rs, lS66.-De,ar Slr;-A meeting OF the National
Union Executive Committee, appointed by the
National Union Convention at Baltimore, In
June, 1864, will be held at the Astor House, New
York CITY, on Monday, September B. at IL
o'clock NJ. ~. j. RAYMOND, Chairman.
N D. SPERRY, Secretary. ...
Reply. ...t
Hon, II. j. Raymond-Sr:-A meeting of the
National Union Committee appointed IL June,
1864 has been called to meet al Philadelphia on
Monday, September 8, and shall be present on
that occasion, taking part In ts deliberations
and its action. You have deemed 1T wise and
proper to abandon the great Republican Union
party OF the country, and TO connect your name
and influence with a new organization designed
sympathze, and OF which am, IN some small
degree, a representative.
Your public action has been such that can
not acknowledge your right to use the title
under which this meeting has been called.
The nature and character of the trusts con-
nded to you and 10 me forbid that we should
use them except in accordance with the spirit
in which they we're conferred So deep and
widespread is this feeling in the public mind,
that all who should respond 10 your call would
be regarded as betraying the party they have
ceased to represent.
With respect, yours truly
MARCUS l.. WARD.
TKERToN N. j., August 2S, 1866.
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egut7M03 1~r. ~.
CROSBY OPERA HOUSE.

G. r A N d
ART ASSOCIATION.
In consequence OF statement which was recently
published in New York prejudicia to the integrity
OF the CROSBY OPERA HOUSE ART Asso.
C1AT1ON, the Committee appointed to super1ntend
the award of premiums deem 1t due to themselves,
Mr.. Crosby, and all parties interested, to publish the
following Cards:-
CARD TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE
Crosby Opera House Art Association.
The sale of Certificates in the Association has al.
distribution of premiums heretofore announced will
be made.
can, therefore, assure the public that the award
will be made to their satisfaction or the money re-
funded. ......
tsignedl u. ii. CROSBY,
Actuary A. A.
Having the utmost confidence In the ability Of MI
CROSBY to carry out his enterprise, / hereby
guarantee his undertaking as above announced.
tSigned) sAMUEu NJ. MCPHERSON.
Special Card from the Committee.
The undersigned, members of the Committee ap-
pointed TO superintend the
AWARDING OF PREMIUMS 70 MEXBsRs
Crosby Opera House Art Association,
Take pleasure in stating that we have full conf ience
IN the integrity of
MIR. CROSBY,
And in the responsibility of Mr.. SAMUEL NJ.
NICKERs on, his guarantee, and assure the public
that we believe the above proposal will be carried
out in good faith.
(Signedl
JAMES Fl. BOWEN,
President OF Third National Bank, Chicago
AMOS I. HALL,
Treasurer c. Is. s. O. r. R., Chicago.
j. T.. DURE,
President OF the Board of Trade, Chicago.
j. A. ELLIS,
President Second National Bank, Chicago.
JAMES C, FARGO,
Agent American Express Chicago.
FRANCIS A. HOFFMAN,
Ex.Iieutenant. u GOvernOr Of Illinois.
CLINTON BRIGGS,
Ewing, Briggs & Co., Chicago.
f. G. HALL,
Hall, Klmbark & Co, Chicago.
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AUCTION SALES.

DAN ST Il WAR N . G x,
J AUCTIONEERS,
d SCOTT, J r., A q CT ! N r,
6No 1920 CHESNUT STREET 52lS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-15
Assistant Assessor

IMPORTANT TO LIQUOR DEALERS The
U. S. Internal Revenue law, passed at
the last session of Congress, requires
that every person owning more than
fifty gallons of spirit, manufactured be-
fore Sept. l, 1866, whether of foreign or
domestic manufacture, and intended for
sale, must send a written notice to the
Collector of the district in which such
spirits are stored, prior to Nov. l, 1866,
TO guage and prove such spirits, who
will if satisfied that such spirits, were so
manufactured, cause the Inspector to
guage aud prove the same, aud to mark
the casks or packages as prescribed by
the law. The law further provides that
any person holding or owning such
spirits, or refusing or neglecting to motif
| fy the Collector, as above set forth,
shall forfeit the spirit and shall pay the
| sum of five hundred dollars and the
absence OF the Inspectors brand from
the cask or package containing spirits.
shall be taken and held as sufficient
cause or evidence upon which the same
! may be forfeited.
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SEA ISLAND CoTToN.-The largest crop
of Sea Island cotton produced heretofore
was about fifty thousand bales. The
crop this season is estimated, by the
Georgia and South Carolina papers, at
not more than fifteen or twenty thous-
and bales, even with the benefit of favor
able weather and the absance of frost.
This crop is, however, much. greater
than was expected, for the estimate, two
months ago, was for only onesixth Of a
crop. There is but little cultivation Of
the islands this year as compared with
previous years, owing to the desolation
of plantations by the war, and the want
of capital and the scarcity of labor.
The price of Sea Island cotton is gener-
ally three times that Of middling. OF
the crop this season, a considerable num-
Der of bales has reached the Charleston
market, and brought fIom 70 cents to
81 25 per pound.