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Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Prepare for the Worst.

Et" On every hand we notice tho busy
note of preparation to meet and resist the
ravages of the cholera, a visitation ofwhicl
is seriously threatened in this country du.
ring the summer. u Already has it been in
troduccd into the principal commercial city
of our country, and will, no doubt, speed
lily spread itself through every portion OF
the land. 1t behooves every community
to use such precautionary means as good
judgement may suggest, to entirely pre-
vent, or, at least, mitigate its virulence. =
Have any such steps been taken by this
community! If not, it should be done at
once. Delays arc dangerous. Let every
hole and corner be thoroughly cleansed at
once, and not left for the heat of the sum-
mer's sun to operate upon and breed dis
ease and death. ' o.
DR.. Webster, who Processes to have
made this disease his study, in lecture on
the subject, states that it is seldom known
to attack persons of good constitution and
correct habits. But there were prcdispo-
sing causes Of cholera, which ought not to
be overlooked. An atmosphere loaded with
animal cffluvia was one of the elements by
which the disease was developed. The
abodes of the poor, crowded with the Vi
cious, Incorporate and squalid, we're
strongholds of the pestilence Besides,
persons exhausted by an excessive amount
of physical or mental labor; artisans and
working girls who followed sedentary oc-
cupations. and the large class debilitated
by the use of medicines, by continual or
occasional sickness, by drinking tea, coffee
or liquor were all prcdisposed tc take
cholera. ..... ..... -
During its prevalence persons should
keep calm and free from fear, passion and
excitement. The imagination has a pow
erful influence An indiviCu,l at New
Albany and who had doubtless been read
ing about the cholera, presented himself
before physician the other day express
ing apprehcnsions lest he should have it.
In a few hours he was attacked with every
symptom of the disease, and the next morn
ing was almost hopclcssly i'll, having pass
ed through the various stages of the dis
ease. 1t is a plain case of probable death
from morbid imagination.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
"COmmercial Brokers',

EX' 1t has been decided that the negoci-
'ation of '''salcs or purchases of goods, wares
&c. not otherwise provided for in the
act. ." renders every person making busi-
mess of it liable to license tax rs COM
'mercal broker. The negotiation of pur-
'chases of sales of goods, &C., either in
broken or unbrokcn packages, by sample
'or by representation, is considered as in
'cuded within the general business of a
commercial broker, as defined in section
10. paragraph H. Therefore clerks sent
int by dealers to do such business should
have such license. And it is especially
provided in section 20, paragraph ., that
dealers are not authorized by their license
as dealers to act as commercial brokers.
The members of firms who arc engaged
in the business above described should
also have license as commercial brokers'
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Grand Result.

Ex7 The large sum of one hundred and
Fifty eight thousand Dollars has been real
lied as the result of the late Southern re-
lief Fair at Baltimore. The lady mana
gers. have appointed lady distributors
for each State, and apportioncd as follows:
Virginia, 100000; Mississippi, $15,
600; Alabama, $4,000; South Carolina,
S15, 900; North Carolina; $40, 900; Geor-
gia, $4,000; Tennessee, $4,000, Louisi-
ana, Sc, 900; Arkansas, $4,000; Florida,
$1,000, and to refugees in Maryland and
Virginia, $4,000. After making these
appropriations the lady managers have
still on hand about $40, 900, which will
be distributed among the above named
States or held for the relief of special
causes of distress. This grand result of
a noble enterprise will carry hope and
Joy to the heart and hearth of many a
Southern family.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Destructive Storm,

Es' The Storm-King has recently been
dealing destruction in various sections Of
the country, and in his mad career has
not forgotten to leave the mark of his fury
in several portions of our county. On
Monday of last week considerable damage
was done in the Leitersburg district,
Messrs. Richard Ragan and Washington
L. Berry suffering severely. On the same
day, in the Hancock district, number of
houses and barns were blown down, ua-
rooted or otherwise seriously damaged.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
"NOne knew him. but to love,
None named him, but to praise"
GII.0S4,05O.

Eg-The bill introduced in Congress by
Mr.. Stevens, making appropriations for
the support ofthe Freedmen's Bureau, the
pet project of the Radical party, shows
that institution as rather costly one to the
country. The amount asked for in the
bill is $11 ,6S4, ,950aloThink of it, ye sons
of toll who earn your bread by the sweat
ofyour brow. Nearly twelve miHious are
to be wrung from your hard earnings to
support in idleness lazy horde of negroes
pets ofthc Radicals. How much has been
appropriated to supply your own wants?
mary red" On the contrary the tax
collector is waiting VITA itching palms
for your mite of this modest little pile.
Step up and settle. . ... ....
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
ssional.

" re- The proceeding of Congress for the
past five months may be comprehended al
most in single sentence-NIillions for the
Negro not one cent for the White man,
From the opening of the session the glori-
fcation of their sable brethren has been
the prominent theme of the dominant par
ty in both branches, and to legislate for
their advancement their only apparent OBJ
ject and aim. When they do something
for the restoration of the union, or adopt,
or even suggest, some measure for the
benefit of the white race, we shall be hap
py to chronicle it. Now, it is all black-
black as Erebus. 'r. ... ...
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Arrests,

E1- Messrs. Joseph Light, Thomas Cal
Ian and Abner Rowland, citizens Of this
county, and David Bonncfeld, of Va. =,
were arrested few days since on the
charge of paying, or attempting to pass
counterft bills, purporting to be issaed by
the National Bank of Indiana. The accu-
sed were all taken to Baltimore for exami-
nation before the U. s. Commissioner.
We have not been made acquainted with
the particulars, or the result of the exam
ination before the Commissioner.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Ata Dead Lock.

RE The Washington Correspondent OF
the Baltimore !Sua writes that the commit
tee on reconstruction have found unexpec-'
ted obstacles to an agreement among them
selves, upon every constitutional amend
ment relating to representation and suf-
frage. Not even majority of the whole
numbers can agree. That is, eight ofthe
fifteen members cannot be brought to the
same conclusion. The committee will~
however, report something upon which
each House may wrangle and divide. IL
was proposed at the last meeting 'of the
committee that it should be Dissolved. that
is. that they should report to the House
that they were at a dead lock, and beg TO-
be discharged. The signs Of the times IN
dicate that the people, at the first oppor'
tunity. will give them and their adherenis
a final discharge" though, we think, not
an honorable one. ,.l .uyol
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Mend Your ways.

ES' In the ncighboring rs1age of Ha-
gerstown we see they are engaged in Mend
ing their Ways. We allude particularly
to their highways, or streets, but may,
also add, ways political and moral The
recent election of a Mayor of that place who
can distinguish between duty imposed by
his solemn official obligations, and his duty
to party, certainly looks like a step in the
fright way" "- .'
Williamsport also needs some IN ending
of ways-highways we mean-particularly
at the East entrance of the town. A spot
there looks rather ''rocky," presenting the
appearance of an attempt to fence in the
town" ....
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
VIII You Come, or viii You Not.

VIII You Come, or VIII You Not!
ESs-Thrce years ago when We styled
the leaders of the ''se called" Union party
Abolitionists, they cmphatieally denied
the soft impeachment and took umbrage
at our so doing. Ayear afterwards they
marched to the polls in solid phalanx
and at the behest of their New England
task-mastcrs, proved themselves what We
had declared them TO be. With that now
we have nothing do, only so far as it
shows how little confidence is to be placed
in their protestations of belief or princi-
pies. Whilst many of them are now deny
ing their intention or desire to eDfran-
chise the negro and place him on an
equality with the white man, the work is
slowly but surely progressing. If it does
not meet their approval why is it that We
hear no word of condemnation from them?
1t is their friends, their champions, their
leaders, their Representatives, who are
bringing this state of affairs about, and yet
VIC see no signs of dissatisfaction or dis
content expressed at their course. Sue.
ly it cannot be disagreeable to them or we
should hear at least the muttcrings of
their discomfort. They are not wont to
be SO tame and quiet when matters do
not meet their approval. A mere differ
ence of opinion, or even suspicion
thereof, has been sufficient grounds for a
mob, or consigned many poor devil to
the Guard House, while to express it,
was to ensure trip ''beyond the lines"
No one who will candidly examine
the facts can doubt their real sentiments
or designs. That they intend to break
down the barriers which God has establish
ed between the black and white man, is as
plain to us as it was that they were Abo-
litionists. The one has been verified,
the other is in progress Of veri6cation.
Such as are in fact and in truth opposed
to their lereling projects should at once
and boldly ''come out from among the
foul party" and strike hands with those
who though dubbed ''coppcrheads" main
tain that this should be exclusively q
white mans Government.
Will you come, or will you not? The
time is rapidly approaching when you
will be called upon to approve or disap-
prove at the ballot box. If you disapprovc,
let it be known at once that your influence
may be exerted in favor of your own race.
On this question you cannot be nom
committal-you must be for or against
approve or disapprove it. You are nov
at liberty to form and express ycur own
opinions and sentiments without fear
of the Bayonet or Bastile. Your con-
science is no longer shackled, your tongue
no longer tied. The 'reign of terror" has
passed away and the era of free speech
and Free Press is at hand. Who rules
or Black? That's the question.
Decide. .... ....... .f'
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Mora patch Work.

rgIf this, as is SO frequently asser-
ted, is "the best government the world
ever saw" it must in the opinion OF the
Radicals be very bad one, if we judge
by the numbcrI of amendments they are
pro posing to make to its fundamental
laws. Another constitutional Amendment
was few days since offered in Congress
BY Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts In the
following words:
Article l. No payment shall ever De
made by the United States, or any State
on account Of the emancipation OF slaves
or for any debt incurred in aid OF insur-
rection against the United States.
II. Representatives shall be apportion-
ed among the several States which may be
included within the Union according to
respective numbers, counting the whole
number of persons in each State. But
whenever in any State the elective fran
chise shall be denied to any of its inhab-
itants being male citizens Of the United
States above the age Of twenty-one years
for any cause except for insurrection or
rebellion against the United States, the
basis of representation ia such States
shall be reduced in the proportion which
the number of male citizens SO excluded
shall bear to the whole number of male
citizens over twenty-one years of age.
III. And whenever any of the States
which shall have been declared to have
been in insurrection by proclamation of
the President dated April I'd 1868, shall
ratify the foregoing articles. Senators and
Representatives for the States 80 ratifying
shall be admitted in the Senate and House
of Representatives respectively, in the
same manner as if elected from States
where no rebellion has existed.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Our Initial Number.

RE We have forwarded to the address
of number of parties who are not sub
scribers, the initial number of the Free
Press, for their inspection. As VIC have
adopted the advance pay principle and
intead to sink or swim on that platform,
they will receive no subsequent issues un-
less we are favored with their orders in
company with the requisite amount of
cash--two dollars. o..
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Don't Advertise.

Ee-If you have nothing worth adver-
tising lfyou have something, and de-
sire to dispose of it, let the public know
it. The business man who puts his sign
in the newspaper does much wiser thing
than when he fastens it over the store,
and who wonld think of neglecting that?
The man who adyertises informs the pub
lie that he wants trade, and his card is
in the newspapers. No matter how well
a business man is known, he can always
pick up new customers if he will take the
pains to advertise; for by neglecting the
means of securing trade he loses the best
of his profit. .. ...
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Important Joint Resolution.

EE'Mr. Orth has introduced into the
United States House of Representatives a
joint resolution which, in view of the
present and prospective troubles of our
sister republics on this continent, assumes
more than an ordinary Importance. 1t
provides that the Secretary of War and
the Secretary of the Navy be authorized
and instructed, under direction of the
President, to sell and transfer in such
numbers and quantity as they may deem
advisable any of the vessels. arms and
munitions of war belonging to the United
States to any government on the Ameri-
,can continent holding diplomatic relations
with the United States, and to receive
payment therefor in coin or in the bonds
of such government. This resolution is
supposed to have reference to aiding the
Mexicans in expelling Maximilian.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Dangerous Chara cters.

d ET Several suspicious looking chaFas-
ters were lat week arrested at Hagcf-
town, in whose possession was found :
complete outfit Of skeleton keys. That the
property of good citizens might be keps
safe, they we're committed for safe keeping
to the lookup by the Mayor Of the town.
They were presumed to hail from Balsi'
more, gave fcticious names, and went 70
their quarters in the wheelbarrow liae.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03

.GzsS~ The New York Herald calls attention to
the cautions manner in which President johnson
in his recent proclamation refers to Western
Virginia. lie studiously avoids designating
ahat section as State of the Union, but speaks
OF it rs "that part sfihe State Of Virginia lying
west of the Allegheny mountains and as '.cer-
tain specified counties in the State of virginin, 4"
and as, 1.-The forty-cight, counties of Virginia
designated as Western Virginia" ..e u
This, the Herald thinks, in State paper of such
Importance means more than appears on the sur
face; and looks as ifihe President considered
tive act of Congress creating the State of Western
Virginia unconttusionally.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Business Notice.

' re-" Eessrs. r. &. ROBER T.SO.N.
""d j. B. MCLEERY, Hagersto,rp
hare edeh kimVy consented to ,eeetce and
for~dra all orders to this establishment for
sudsc~pti"", oeiresfisi@y or joJ ,corh. Ou
friends ~iU please bear tbs IN mind them
setees, rrport 1t to their aeighLors and act
0cco,tiiaty.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Good News.

Es- A compromise has taken place, we
understand, between the Coal Companies
of Allegheny County and the miners
The latter have gone to work and brisk
business is soon expected TO be done on
the line of the canal
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
"Death Loves n Shining Mark -

Es-lt is with unfeigned sorrow that
we chronicle the death of DR.. EnEDEnrck
4. ScMLLY which occurred at Baltimore
on Wednesday of last week. DR.. s., was
au only son of Col. Geo. Schley, of Hag-
orstown, and was young gentlemen of
exceeding promise and worth. of whom it
may truly be said: ......
80 "NOne knew him, but to love,
None named him, but to praise"
DR.. Schlcy, had but recently graduated
at the University of Maryland, and such
was the esteem in which the faculty held
him, that he was Immediately appointed
to the position of Clinical Reporter to
that Institution. His remains were brought
to Hagerstown for interment, and on Fri
day last followed to their last resting
place by large concourse Of sorowing
friends. ...
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03
Patent Issued.

Es Among the patents recently issued
was one to Mr.. GEoRcE WoLF Of this place,
for an Improvement in animal traps. We
have not seen the invention of Mr., Wolf,
but hear it described as quite a useful aud
ingenious contrivancc. and dangerous to
the great family of Rats and Mice gener-
ally.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03

CANDD.-The editor ofa new paper in Nebraska
begins his Introductory article with the following
sentence: 'Thr objcst in view in the establish
ment or the paper is the procuring ofmeans where
with 10 buy bread and butter aud good clothes :,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03

Tonicco CRsr IS VIRGIyIA-The Lynchbur,
News says the want Of labor will bccxl:bited less
im production of tobacco Than in ;ny other arpri-
caltural prodnc and it is believed the aggregate
anonut Of tobacco raised will lie much greater
iian Was at 0nc time hclciHel TO pc possible.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-03

yGE- Prussia las prosecuted one hundred and
scventy-four editors during the past year. a
That is almost as bad as the United States in
the days of Lincoln. when some two hundred
papers were suppressed by military or party vio-
lenee for not tsupporting the war and the Admin
isiratiOn. That is fact which will long be re-
mcmbercd in ihr history of this country.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-06
miscellaneous.
Patented May go, 1886.


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very slight rub, and unlike other preparations of
Tered for Ike purpose WILL Not ROT TlIE CLOTHES
hut VIII leave them much WHITTIER than ordinary
methods, without the usual wear and tear
IL removes grease spots as If by magic, and soft
Gus the dirt by soaking, so that rinsing will in ~
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chemical science, and upon process peculi mr. tn
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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-06
New and Fashionable
Spring and Summer Clothing
ROSE & STERN,
NO. 305 Third street,

NOs BUD AHIEU NIFCcts
zone door West OF PhomiX House)
A RE now receiving their stock of Sprhag and
~ SHDlDieP ClothiRg embracing all the newest
and most fashionable STYLES Thrir stock is one OF
the largest and best in the city and the goods have
been selected expressly for this market Their
assortment consists of Goats. Pants, Vests sum
mer suits Of fcegant style and finish, and general
assortment of
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In CUSTOMER WORK they can not Ne eN
celled, haying engaged as cutter, Nr AUGUST
LOOSE, late in the employ of I. Klopier lie is
well known 20 the oitz1nH Of Dayton one OF the
hest in his line. The quality of their goods is
walled and their prices shall be such as to give
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aEfy~ Call and examine our assortment, before
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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-06
CERTIFICATE. OF AUTHORITY.
Crc expire on the 9fst day of january, 1857
VfFIUt UF ViE NJ DITOk OF 0TAT
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
! lnIAtMIuls ONO InlN 10 IGhA

INSURANCE DEPA RTMENT sir
COLUMBUS, ONO, July 10, 1866. ,
WugRENs, The PHGNIX MUTUAL LfFL,
tlNSU RANCE COMPANi, located at Hartford in
the state OF Connecticut has fled Ia this ONCE a
sworn statement OF its condition, As required by
the ret To regulate Insurance Companies not in ?
corporated by the state of Ohio =" passed April s.
1850, and amended February a. 1854 and the act
TO 'rgnlaie Foreign Insurance. Companies -
passed April q 1866; and, WHEREAS. said Gonna
ny mas furnished the undersigned satisfactory evi
tnee that It Is possessed of an actual Capital OF 8
least ONE ~ NDREp AND- FIFTY THnusA Nj poll AIS,
invested rs reqnlrediby said acts and, WHKKaAs,
sfri,went MA, has le,i in this pnlce written IN J
President and serrefafpo seal. signed iy She
agent OF agents Of said Company in this' Stat6lS
acknoWleuge service OF process, FOR and in hVhulf
Of said Company accoisling 10 thu terms OF said
Act Of AprilS 1856. lU
NOW, rHRREfOKEl IN pursuance of the acts
Aforesaid, ], JAMES u. GOODMAN. Auditor oI'
state ior OHIO, do hereby certify that said PHCE-
MY MITu Al LEE IksuRNNels COAT ANY.
Of Hartford Is authorized to trnusilrt the business
of Life Insurance in this State untlth thirty irst
day Of January, in the year one thonsRh,i' eight
hundred iTid srNty -seVtn. .. t.f,r
lsEtLl ~ WlrNEss MuEGEOF have htreunto.
subscribed ny name and caused thr seai Of my
office To be anlNed the day and wear above lrit,
ten t...l JAf.,n. GOODMAN, q
Auditor of state, q
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-06
srArR or ooNNncrIerr. ;. I

...U County or HARTFORD.k 80 't' 100
Horace j. Morse, Vice President and Jas r.
Barns, Secretary of the Phoenix Mutual Life Iu-
stiranee Company, being sevorally sworn, depOse
rect statement of the afairs Of the said Compary "
and that they are the above described OfnCeis
thereof, J.1 .ia IL. j. MORSE. President
JAS. II. BuiNS, Secretary.
Suhsrribcd and sworn be tore me this i0th day OF
July, 1866 EDWARD GOODMAN
lFTE CENT STAMP Ohio Com. OF Deeds in Conn.