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FACULTY.

HENRY BARNARD, J.. l.. D.,
Principal and Professor of Mental, Moral and
Social Science, including the Principles and
Methods of Education.
REV. G. w. McPHAIL, ID. d.,
Assistant Professor of Mental and Moral Sci
ence, and Lecturer on Natural and Revealed
Religion, and the Evidences of Christianity.
GEORGE w. ATHERTON, A. NJ,
ACTING vICE-PRINCIPAL,
and Professor of the Latin Language Lite
rature and History
3. p. SCAMMON, 4. NJ.
Professor of Mathematics
HIRAM CORSON, a. NJ,
Professor of the English Language, Lite
nature and History, and Rhetoric, including
Vocal Culture.
REV. Julius M. DESHIELL, a. NJ,
Professor of the Greek Language Literature
and History
WILLIAM sTEFFIN, A. NJ,
Professor of Physical Culture, and Assistant
in Mathematics and the German Language
DAVID n. CAMP, a. NJ,
Principal of the Preparatory and Normal De-
partments.
ZALMON RICHARDS, 4. NJ,
Principal of the Commercial Department
REV. WILLIAM l.. GAGE, A. NJ,
Professor of Physical Geography and its Re
lations to the History and Industrial Resources
Of Nations.
5. ;. HALDEMAN, \. NJ,
Professor of Natural History, and Lecturer
on Ethnology and Comparative Phlology.
TO be appointed.
Professor of Chemistry, Chemical. Technology
and Natural Philosophy.
10 be oppoulted
Professor of Modern Language.
WILLIAM II. HOPKINS, \. NJ,
Tutor in Mathematics and the Latin and
Greek Languages.
The College year is divided into THREE
TERMS, with vacation Of ten days at Christ
mas, and one of week IN April at the close
If the Second Term
Tuition for torn, payable ia
advance,1 including room rent
use of furniture, fuel, lights &c : so CO
Or, for the whole Year, Gf paid
IA ADVANCED $50 90
Tuition in The Preparatory De-
Aartment II O0
@a.sFof further information, application
may be made to the Principal, at Annapolis
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TERM OF ENLISTMENT, OR PRE-
VIOUS TO MUSTER IN, &c.

Special attention will be given to Pensioi5
to Invalids, Widows, Children, Mothers AZ
Sisters, both in new applications and in VI.
pended or rejected eases
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n E-OP EN- \ Il .
SAINT JOHNS COLLEGE,
annapolis. Nd.

This Institution, one of the Oldest in the
state, now literally endowed by the Legis-
lature. will open on the 18th Of September,
ae1t, with an entire reorganization. 1t Is be-
heved that no similar institution offers greater
advantages to those wishing to obtain thor
ough liberal education, or to pursue FAR
r1AL COURSE.
These advantages are, in part. the follow
ing
I. Extensive and commodious buildings,
thoroughly repaired and refurnished, capable
Of boarding $50 students and of accommo-
dating more than three hundred all situated
IN one of the most beautiful and sa!ubrlous
localities, and affording ample facilities for
full physical developments by boating, SWIM.
ming, skating and other healthfui and useful
exercises There will also be we'll furnished
Gymnasium on the premises.
2 A full course in the department of study
usually embraced in a College curriculum
and, in addition very extensive range OF Sc
lection in Special Departments.
g. Special and prominent attention Is given
IN the study Of the history, structure and Lite
nature of the English Language. Every. stu
dent from the time of his admission to College
will receive systematic and thorough tram
ing in the knowledge and correct use of our
mother tongue.
4 Unusual facilities afforded for the
study of German, French 1taian and Span
ish, without extra charge
b. "A special and COMPREHENSIVE cou,se VI
instruction is furnished for those who design
to teach To all such students tuition IS remit
tsl on easy conditions.
6. An extensive course Of instruction is pro-
vided in Physical Geography, National In
dustries and Resources, Commercial Law,
Bookkeeping, and such other studies as are
required to prepare young men to enter sue
cessfully into business and commercial pur-
suits
:. A carefully graded Preparatory Depart
ment, including Classical and English studies.
is under the same general government, and
taught by the same Professors, the Collegi-
ate Department.
s. A we'll selected corps of able and expert
enced Professors, as follows
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IL. BOYD FAULkN ER,
ATTORNEY At LAW.

MARTINSBCKG WEST VfKGINIA,
Will practice in the Courts of Frederick
and Clarke counties, Va, and will attend to
all office business and collection of debts in
the counties of Berkeley, Jefferson and Nor
gan, West Va. He will prepare Deeds and
legal papers of every kind.
VS. may be found at the Office formerly
occupied by CHAS. j. FAULKNER on the
Boydville property, near the Old Academy.
August 80, 1666-tf
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OIV II T. W \ r d.
Aesy~ II ORSE AND BUGGY STOLEN

Hired OF me nj Martnsburg. Berkeley
county, West Virginia, on Tuesday, the 51st
day Of July last, and subsequently, stolen,s
HORSE &c BUGGY
of the following description. The horse is of
dapple grey color. about eight years old;
chunky made. about fifteen hands high and
thin in flesh, front knees sprung, the right knee
having fallen down. On the front left shout
der the letters ~. s." may be found by close
ly observing, and on the left hip the letters
q. G." The Buggy is a fiat. falling, canvass
top, blue lining and done W, new about two
months since-plain canvass dash-a crack on
the right of the hind spring discoverable by
close examination.
The man who hired the Buggy is apparently
about "A or IS years of age. about feet 10
inches in height, smooth face, and represented
himself As being Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
man.
The above reward will be paid for the re-
covery. Of the Horse and Buggy, and arrest Of
the Thief, or S75 for the recovery of the Horse
and Buggy alone PAUL STRATSNER.
harrisburg Ang. Q, 1866.
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N. =. II. STAJB,

II. p. II. STAJB,
ATTORNEY At Law,
viii resume the practice of his profession
in the courts of Shenandoah. Clarke, Frcdc-
rick and Loudon counties, Va. Also attend
to the collection of debts in the counties Of
Morgan, Berkeley and jefferson. 1t being his
purpose to devote all his time to collecting
debts, giving counsel and preparing Deeds,
&c, until permitted to resume his place in the
courts of West Virginia. For collections nee
essary to be made through the courts he has
made arrangements with prominent counsel
All collections punctually and promptly paid
ovor.
vi Office Mt " United States Hotel, next
door to rt-bouse.
Martinsburg, w. Va. Sept 9. lS66-5m.
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CUTTERS e BASKET 81 EIGHS
BEST WORKMEN

and every accommodation needed in a first
class shop He feels himself able to fill all
orders in the lntest style. and in the most SUBJ
-tantial and durable manner.
bW-All kinds of repairing that may
be required in his line of business will be done
promptly, and Mt the shortest notice.
WAll communications addressed to
him will receive prompt attention.
nay-Please call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere
1HThankful for the kind patronage
heretofore extended and wishing for n con-
tiuuance of the same, ms we'll Us the addition of
Others remain your obedient serv't.
CHARLES p CARLY
sWOak, Ash, Walnut, Hickory and
Poplar Lumber, and old Vehicles taken in
exchange or trade, when new work is desired
Mnrtinsburg, Aug. %, '66-ly c. p. c.
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~ NJ \ { " \ \ + l.. -
The subscriber wishes to purchase SUMa
OFA GOOD QUALITY for which he will pay
81 90 PER 100 POUNDS,

in CASH, at all times, and in any quantity
The Sumac must be of good color, free of
stems, dirt and berries. Parties who may
he above de.crpo a1 VIII agIo to her adj
vantage to call on the subscriber.
Sumac should be gathered from the middle
of July until the first frost, which will turn it
red and worthless. 1t should be cured as
much as possible under shelter, To preserve its
color and strength, carefully thrashed land not
cut on plank floor or sheet to keep ii free
from dirt sand w The sticks, stems and
berries should be carefully picked out before
sending it to market.
WHEAT, RYE, OATS and CORN
wanted, for which the Sss-HIGHEsT CASH
PRICE will be paid when delivered ut Flagg
Mill, one mile east Of Martnsburg
Aug. ~, G6-3m n. ID. KENEASTER
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HJBLIC SALE OF LAND.

The undersigned as Executor OF Wm.
Mssn deed VIII da sell q Mpp pGsb on "e'e
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Financial aI1o Commercial.
K10KUK 0ARE1T.

DAILY CARS CrrY Ovrrcs,l
April 20, 1866.
GRAIN.
WHEAr-Best old Fall ut 81 90; No. l Fan
new, 81 as; No. do from 81 90 to / SO; No. l
Spring, old, 81 90; No. do, new, soc; No. 2, do,
roc.
OArs-23 to 25c
RYE-Scarcity in market, selling from IS to 4oc
per bush.
Consisting at from 80 to asc per bushel.
FLOUR.
xxx Fall Wheat, -four, $I3 90; Xxx do. do do
$40 Is; Mol Spring, S. SO; Superfne, ~ 50.
Coax MEAL-$l 10 per 100 lbs.
SUNDRIEs.
BurrHR-The price paid by packers to-day wa
from IS TO SOC; Retail dealers from 30 to 33c.
Eoes-Packers pay 134c, and retail dealers lac
per dox-
GREEN APrLEs-s2 90 to IS per bush.
PorAroKs-Best quality from IS to soc per
bush.
LARp-15 to loo per ID.
BAcoS-Cleax sides Is to Ice per ID. Shoulders
lac. Hams Is to lie.
SoRGRUH-Choice article viii sell from 50 to
400 per gal.
BEKswAx-From IS to zoe per lb.
RAGs-In demand NJ Sc per ID.
TALLow-In barrels, l0lc; loose Sc.
HIpEs-Dull. Green, sac; do. saltsd, 6}c; dry
Sailed &c. dry flint, l0c.
FEArHERs-Common to good, IS to 40c per Id.
WooL-Tub- washed 40c; fleece washed 35e un-
washed ! OF.
HAr-Timothy $40 SO; prairie So 90 per ton
WooD-From 81 so to IS per cord.
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Monetary A1airs.
By Telegraph

By Telegraph NEW YoRK, April 20.
The stock market continues steady. State
stocks are Actice. The advance of 5-2D's in Lon
don 733a745, has strengthened the market for
Governments, and prices arc 9aI better. Be- Of
1862 rose /; 5-20's 1; 1e-4e's4; 7-30's ompound
notes sell ut par and interest certificate. of indebt
edness arc quoted at 99a The plethora of uneu-
ployed balances continues; the banks ask per
cent of ALL but can lend but small amounts at
that rate. the large transactions being At per
cent. Private banking houses are lending gene
rally at per cent Prime paper is in demand ut
6a7 per cent, for choice names, 74a9 per cent for
ordinary good, other grades are current at l0al5
per cent. The National Merchants Bank has de-
clared dividend OF per cent. for the last half
year. Gold easier, loans are made on An average
at 3-l6 per cent. per day. The demand for cus-
toms is aetive but the fact Of no important amount
Of 5-20's having been returned by the Persia, has
weakened the premium. Foreign exchange for
to-morrow's steamer il quiet; the leading draw
ers Of sterling opened at 1914 for so days' bills
but 1t noon the rate was 07AaleTh Francs, long
date, quoted At 525s52s3; rhort dates. 5724a52l4.
Commercial sterling is quoted at lo5lale7
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CaouP.-Almost daily we are called upon to
chronicle the death Of some loved one, by this
dread disease, which often takes its victim away
from loving parents with only very short notice.
Every mother should supply herself with Coos
Cough Balsam, for it is no exageration to say it
viii cure ninety nine cases in every one hundred,
If taken in season. There are very many mothers
who will tell you they owe the life of some dear
one to this wonderful medicine. One very desira-
BILE quality is that it leaves no bad effect, ii being
perfectly harmless. In cases Of cough, hoarsness
or tickling in the throat, it has no equal.
april -dAw tue thur sat.
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Ar the closing exercises Of the third term
Of Miss Kate Le9sr's school, ysstarday Il.
ternoon, the several glasses aequitted them
selves with credit. Several dialogues were
added 70 the exercises, and we're acted out in
: becoming manner. Many Of the parents
OF tne scholars attending the school were
present on the occasion, Who very generally
expressed themselves satisfied Vii al. ~.
asement and advancement Of their ch;ldrer
Miss Letter has very we'll attended 49,,
and she seems to exercise most perfect co.,
troll over those placed under her care. n.
fourth term commences On next N.ad.,
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CROPS m MIssoURI.-From . special to tn.
Chicago Tribune, dated the 18th, We clip the fol-
lowing item:
1t u stated that the people Of Missouri arr
theoretically at work preparing for big cron this
season. There Is life and hustle through ali
northwest and central Missouri. The negroes IN
the former slave counties are working with a rood
will, and at fair wages. The growing wheat crop
i suffering some from the drought, which has pre-
vailed in tho Platte country and along the Moth
ern tier OF counties. Rain II wanted, too. in Kan
sas to bring out the grapes and start the wheat
ahead"
DRY GooDs IN NEW YoRK.-The following were
the quotations 1t the Dry Goods Exchange In New
York on the 18th:
The market 10 steady ct the auctions and Goods
brought fair prices. Not many buyer, in the|oitv.
The following are the jobbers prices
Pfints-Merrimac W, &c; Merrimac D, 2lc:
american, lSac; Cocheco, 2lc Garnes 4 Co., zoe;
Wansutt, lac.
Brown sheetings-Amoskeag B, 2sc; Aueu,t.
zze; Bedford Ice; Boot, lie; Boot o. Gle;
Rleached shirtings-New York Mills. aa,e.
Bsllou Go. n, 7sc; BalIou Son. 33-inch ga
james, se.inch, 30c; ss-inch, acc; 3l-inch a2Ie
Anthony Manufacturing Company, 7sc: pslmer
Drunes 3Sc. Blue Chsoks-tedar Grove. ga
Haymayksrs, SOC; Hibernian, 45e; Lans.h. M
30, re; Park Nills, q, ~; stark NiHs $40 q
ia Spool Coeton-6 cord Clark.s. 0Oe: 4 3
Coats, 81 90; Stafford Brothers, ESQ; Williaman.
tie, 03c.
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A LARGE and varied assortment of Spring
Casslmeres and Broadcloths now opening at
the one price New York Store at fifty per
cent. reduction from fall prices Several
pieces Of best Black Silks and French
Printed Jackonets at reduced prices All
goods marked in plain figures at the New
York Store. (apr 2lst sat tues-thus-w Al
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UNDER the cheering prospect of the ad-
vance of the railroad in that direction the
ciazens of Charlton have commenced i'm
proving with will this season, and number
Of Honses are already in process of construc.
ton, as we learn from the Patriot.
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OPENING of spring and summer millinery
at the rooms Of Mrs. Crowell l. Bowman. =
choice and select assortment, on Saturday,
April 2lst, Fourth street, between Main and
Diohoeaa' apr20 Ct
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MERCHANTS will find at Kramer, & Irwin
Co., fine stock of goods at low figures. Be
sure and give them call. Taprl1.20t.
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a NICE FEE.-The B. aud NJ. road. in thu
set'iement OF suit against it by Uncle Sam.
Tor non-observance of the Revenue law -.
Gently paid our able legal friend, R. !. ds;l,.
more, the snug sum of $1,000 Attorney,
fee In the expressive but in -. -,
OF =" A. Ward" that l. 4. .ooS 600
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AucrIoN.-HowE h TYLER will sell this
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, . small lot
of second hand furniture; one FIRST rate Cook
Stove, lot of nice preserves, Brandy Cherries,
&C., lot Of Currant Stacks, lot Of good Coats
and Pants; lot of good Books; at II o'clock,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

President JOHNSON made another speech
on Wednesday to an association of Soldiers
and Sailors, in which he insists on the posi-
tons taken in his 22d of FVbruary speech.
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We call attention to the auction sale of
Government property at Davenport on the
9th of April, by Capt. ]. w. Pearman,
A. O. NJ.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

The City Council was in session laat even.
ing. The measures gotten through were not
of great public interest The "Fathers'' show
commendable earnestness in improving the
condition of our city.
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We learn from the Abba Onion that Con-
ner, Wallace l. Co. are engaged in the enter
prise Of erecting Woollen Factory in tina.
place.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

BEWARE OF
TOOTH PoIsoys vended un.
adj -1"nio W ouu
ere to the only preparation that really
preserves the teeth and hardens the gums,
fragrant SozoYoNr. Its effects on decaying
teeth are marvellous.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

The Supreme Court which has been in SEES
sion at Davenport probably adjourned yester-
dav.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

PRIVATE ScHooL.-MR MCCLELLAN will
open private school for boys and girls, in
the Wells School House, fourth room, on
Monday, April 23d. 1911
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

We don't wish to be partial, but Curtis
certainly have beautiful stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods, and they are cheap. Il
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

ArcrloS.-Howe l. Tyler will sell on
saturday morning. at eleven O'Clock, large
lot of standard and miscellaneous books.
albums, ETC., all new and in good or1ier-nov
open and on exhibition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

THEArRlcAL.-Our public WILDE pleased by
the appearance upon the Keokuk stage, Of
the popular actor, Mr.. Fairclough. Tonight,
remember,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

OuR TREND Lowry places on our table
Hours Of Home" edited by ]. NJ. Sher-
wood, . popular Magazine, Of much literary
excellence; Frank Lesie's Children Friend.
and the Galaxy" a new maR.zioe With
stories BY Anthony Trollope and other nonu.
lar writer's.
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N =. ). 1uxxY.

n y. !. 1nx1EY.
We md on our tahlea work with the above
ntae containing some one hundred and fry
pagA ectavo. It d complete history Of the
var in ons volume and contains the facts -
well = the documents essential to thorough
understanding Of the merits not only Of the
policies Of the war, bat of the merits Of the
commanders and Of the causes of the failure
o. Success Of battles and campaigns. There
are excellent photographs Of the principal
chiefs, and numerous maps Calculating the
marches and the battles Of the war.
It is the only complete history Of the 70
bellion that We have seen q yet, and it will
be found very useful for reference, as we'll -
instructive and interesting for pernsal.
Our friend, Ma. CLARK, will canvass the
city aud afford our citizens the opportunity of
seeing this valuable work 1t once.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

bARoAISs!-Rare chance for the chean
purchase OF standard books, silver wsre, etc.
1t that bankrupt sale, corner of Main and
Second streets. Call early for An appreciative
public have discovered that bargains can be
had, and they are investing accordingly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

MISS LETTERS summer term Of school
commences on Monday, April 23d. Tuition
from three to eight dollars, according to
studies. 2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

DowS to the bottom at last-we mean the
price Of dry goods at Phillips 4 Kerr'., If
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

II is nothing to know what we have been,
unless it is with the desire Of knowing that
which We ought to be.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

lis sand that Curtis have the prettiest
styles Of prints in this city. -
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Mutual Life In 81. anee Co

W clip ths following frcm the New York Indep.Y,
dent Of Sept. 18th:
This C0npany Organized in 1915 on the mutual
systSs With the well Known advantage OF furnishDg
insurancs at sctnal cost In the amount Of its trs
ness IL 10 the largest life insurance company 10 tie
country, and With the exception OF one German eer
psny largest IN the world Its accumulated capital
d nearly 900 II has paid since its organization
over 900 ooo to the families and creditors Of deeeasel
nsmberp and has refunded 5000 900 to policy
holdses in dividends surplus premnns. Its presslt
surplss 3 600 900, from which the annual diri
dsad will be declared LIST Of Feb The number
policies issued during the year vas $50 Its annual
10 . 600 900 its receipts for inter
est alone being hAk million, which more than
paid for the year ending LIST November last
fro these figures notion nay Be obtained Of tbs
immense busness done BY the company and Of the ad
vastaxes offered TO insurers. Fuller particulars will be
found IN sdv ertisemsnt In another column. OF tbs
Advantages Of life 10 scarcely necessary
ay anything 1t this day Lord Chancellor Lyndhusrs
remark, that no with dependent family In free
from rrnGeA his life Il not insured 10 mot too strong
The duty Of Insurance being admitted the merit thing 10
TO Ind ssfe and cheap company; and the Connecticut
Mstnal h both"
H. B. rzs-EYcx is tho asentfor this popular company
in this city octe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-04-21

EyOR SALE-3o acres of fine grape and
IL other fruit land 10 In high state Of culti-
Ysion il under fence with 100 fruit trees OF var
ous kinds .ome now bearing Price &75 per Also
20 adjoining the above land aud il oil the same
character with improvements but can be All enclosed
~ nI.rinr fence on The road small expense Price
$40 and $50 per This land is sfnad the res
idence OF Dr. Hicks shout miles from second street,
Keokuk For particulars enquire Of
mchA IL D. IEN-EISh.