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Maryland free press., 1866-06-28

"A CAscol OFFICER, hearing the brave deeds
ofa prince described, who had, in two battles,
killed six men with his own band--"Dahr' said
he there is nothing wonderful in that; want
you To know that the mairiss on which repose
my limbs is filled with the moustaehcs of men |
aye sent TO the other world
Maryland free press., 1866-06-28
THE FREE PRESS.
ANDREW g. BOYD, EDITOR.
winiamsport, Md, June %, 1866
PRIMARY MEETIN GS.

The following is the call made by the
Unconditional Union State Central Com
mittee, of which Col. WM. Ii. PURNELL is
President, made the 29the of May last:
Resolved, That the Unconditional Union
men of the State are requested to meet in
their respective counties and in the city Of
Baltimore by convention on the third
Wednesday in July, to appoint delegates
to meet in State Convention to be held In
the city of Baltimore on the fourth Wednes-
day of July for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for comptroller, and also to ap-
point delegates to meet in their respective
congressional districts to nominate candi-
dates to represent them in Congress"
In accordance with the above Resolution
adopted by the Unconditional Union State
Central Committee, held i'll Baltimore city
on the 29th day of May last, the friends OF
the Restoration Policy of President JOHN
SON are respectfully requested to meet in
their respective Election Districts in this
county, at the usual places of holding
meetings.
On Saturday afternoon, 7M Of July
nent, to choose ten delegates from each
District to represent said Districts in Coun-
ty Convention to be held in Hagerstown,
on TueSelty, 17h ofJuly nert; said Conven-
ton to be charged with the duty of select
ing Six Delegates to represent Washing
ton County in the State Convention to be
held in the city of Baltimore, on Wednes-
day, the 25th day July next, for the nomi-
nation of a candidate for Comptroller. -
Said County Convention will alsobe charged
with the duty Of selecting Six Delegates
to represent Washington county in Con-
gressional Convention to nominate can
didate for Congress for this district. ,
Allpapers in Washington county friendly
to the Policy of President JOHNSON fol-
restoring the Uniou, are respectfully re.
quested to publish this notice.
by order of the Central Johnson Club,
r. Z. COOK, P,es's.
G. NJ. FUTTERER, Sec'y. .o
Maryland free press., 1866-06-28

Es- Have you ever been to Boston? If you
have not, Brick Pomcroy has, and we give his
description of its peculiarities, as published by
him in the La Crosse Democrat, for an exchange
with which we take this opportunity to express
our thanks
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The Police ReHulntiOns.

The following order ISSUED yesterday afternoon
10 the different police captains
OYrcR OF surKRiSrsspEr oF METROPOLITAN Poncy
Nxw YogS, Angus, 2T, 1886
Andrew Johnson, President Of the United States Il 20
be eved by the corporate authort les Of the city Of
New York, under military escort, on Wednesday,
August 10Th Inst; On which occasion you will order the
whole OF your command duty In full uni form (belfs
and batonsl, at ten O'Clock A. N.
You will guard the streets, where the limo OF march
passes through your precinct, wirb three scctons OF
your mand and sch other force may be detailed
20 assist you And you will Instruct the officers and
men under control 10 keep the streets and places
DESIGNATED for tho march clear OF people and vehicles
from "eurb curb pursuant 70 tho order Of Major
General Sandford General Order No 81
Each CAPITA n not otherwise specially detailed viii be
duty with his command wherever may be stationed
subject 10 further orders.
Inspector Carpenter wills have under his special
charge the the entire limo OF march Inspector
Folk viii have IN charge the force Al Battery place and
pier No North river Inspocter Leonard viil have in
have command OF tho stationed the City Hall
and Park
Captain Jameson Of the Seventh precinct and Captain
Mount, OF the Seventeenth prscinrt arc detailed M
special sids 10 the superintendent and VIII be- respected
accordingiy.
In order TO aid Tho police In tho performances Of their
duty the propr etors Of the several lines u omnibr
requested instruct their drivers not to bcIow the
City Hall Park on BYadSsy after eleven O'Clock A. NJ
on the day OF reception.
Good order must DO preserved during the parnde.
Every person who shall violate Il mast be Instantly
arrested, and hold In custody at the nearest zton
house until after the parade Il over and then Disposed
OF according To law.
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Superintendent.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
ACTION OF THE BROOKLYN AUTHORITIES
Special Meeting o. the brooklyn Common

Special Meeting q sh. Br.okis" Common"
special meeting OF the Brooklyn Board cf Aldermen
was held Last evening their chambers In the city Hs
Present :-Adcrmin Kalhncish, Newman. Hensdsl,
Kelly Hathaway, Wilson, Cunningham, Bnimer Nc
Iaughiin, Carman, o'Kecfe o'Brien and Brady HI
Honor Mayor Booth and ox.Msyor Wood airo pres
enI Alderman kAlbselsch called ~ the chair
Alderman HEs.spsI, Of the Third Ward then rose
and said .-They had met for the purpose OF enabling the
Board extend invittion a. fresdent Johrs0n 20
visit Brooklyn In the of his tour westward The
proprety this action obyous AMI ne said he need
NOT remark that IL would certainly be very strange
omssion the part or the city authones - allow The
Chef MAGISTRATE OF The nation 10 their doora With
out offering him ths hospt ,ui honor ln~ his
distinguished station He therefore offered the following
preamble aud resolution;-
Whereas NJ. EIccency Andrew Johnson, Prrsidcni of
Ne. York proposed westward Therefore IN order
of Bro.kiyn aud me eorfrs~ authnri-
hoaor and gard da. 70 h. dissln gs-hed station
Resolved That the PrcsdcA b. md k- J. hNNry cord ally
invited 70 vsil Broosyn al surs me az nay sa his
vcn.pc. and that committee - ihfce hc appointed "
present the Invitation and % make such arrangements
are proper for hs suitable reception and sntcrainmsnt
Aldcrman Wnsos of tho Eighth wart suggested to N.
gentlemen who 10 b. appointed on tho nlttee
10 wait upon Mayor Booth and request him 10 hs
proclamation to declare the day holiday and that
storek keepers close their places OF bus,nex on that
OCCASION enable ther clerks and o<her peIrons
TO witness the rccep,ion ceremonies; also that tho
event OF the President visiting the city, for he heads
departments and other city nnihor tees 70 JOIN IN tho
procession In New York.
tho Third wilson Of the Eighth and Cunningham 81 the
Fifteenth wards the Committee Of Arrangements.
Hr honor Mayer Booth puQ@sqoantly sdfed ~ ,hs
committee The Board then Adjourned.
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xeceW WAendati0n That Business be
Suspended.
The Arrangements ofthe Citizens for the Reesp.
tioa and Entertainment Of the President.
THE MILITARY DISPLAY,
PREPARATIONS On THE LINE or ROUTE.
DC. DC &C.

As the time Tor the Presidents visit draws near it be-
comes apparent that all classes Of citizens
determined 10 Lrn out and do him honor. The Citizens
and Merchants Committee have already published their
programme Of arrangements for Wednesday next, and
yesterday several OF the subcommittee met for the
purpose OF periecng details As evidence OF the
estimation in which Andrew Johnson s held by the
mercantile community, il is only necessary 10 state that
at meeting Of the committee yesterday 1t was decided
Chat two hundred Of leading merchants should meet
che President his arrival pier No. l. and escort him
20 the City Hail. In the evening It Is expected that
about two hundred and fifty gentlemen will sit down TO
dinner with his Excelency at Domonicos magnificent
ap town establishn Such gathering OF the genius
and wealth OF this Metropolitan city cannot fail TO i'm
press the President with the fact that he has won the
respect and will receive the support OF the best mon in
she country. Yesterday magnificent suite Of apart
nonts engaged at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for the
accommodation or the President and suite during their
stay in this city.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
A. I.hiIa deIphIa.

PufApsLruA, August n, iS1
Tho CITY authorities ~ui ,ats 20 part In tho rccerxion
of m. President on his arrival hero ,omcrov. Great
disqualification s felt BY The great majority of the et
sens many radicals included at the marked sngh, thus
cast upon the Erseutive
A nesting o. merchants vAs hsd today st the Er.
change Resolutions sdoptsd favor q sooording
the prcsiden, oordsi reception, and = COMMITTEES vas
appointed 70 csry them into efsct mo hsai arrange
msus for the rsrsp,oo sre ~ folo~s;A Joln, commit
zee composed os representatives o. tho organizations
tba, viii ,.ks psr thu dsmonrraiions wrIi ress ths
pr.sideus a. wiIminzson sna accompany him " 'si,
esty On 30 srvs.si h.ss - rs Ssiu-~s dsona Ne
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MUSICAL.
Italian Opera French TLoasvr.

Italian Opera French Thoatv~.
The second representation of the Barber Of soviis -
the French Theatre last alght attracted pretty large
and fashionable sudlencs Madame BoSchoiu vas
charming usual and her Ros.ns the b~au tsssi
Of Spanish belle trying ~ o-ado hs vigilance AZ her
grun old guardian and plann suucp'itious ntervsws
with her handsome lover shs adhered faithfully v shs
author even ihoss minor points which many assis~
overlook rod her volcr although lacking In smooth
nos- polish diaplsv.d hriianry, ccarness anf d.
cisog which attractive In tho sparkling music 80
her roI -ignors Orianilni Bsr. and Carl fcrmss.
svceiient. both voice and acting risnor Tams.
tenor raher hard aud cold and desttts OF Hss
paa-onats fcfvor and paiho- ~h,sh uie mus6 of A.
nayiya demands lie showed, however cansiderAsis
dramatic power Ia hs nfting, arf thstooy
received ms,i,ed applause fne chorus vA
better than sA,ufday night, but shs
orcheE;ra -ta r~qpirss sonsdcrsbl~ improyerasas
rttaseutson OF n Barbsrs IN even ps-sabs rnssnef
The ovettute rsadefsd pretty fairly, but uhh h0b
expression Hsgnoy hnsa had much din2caty tn
kesrins hls department. no " tina ~ mAnf parU
sg opsrs and The wind and s,v'ng nstrusnss sscse
lie fhe worst poeaibi. totms Now those sss -
fects which and should bo u oncs f-nsdisd Ths
eoIspany m ofcelent ors, The public gracious 80
chcsrs ought certainly BE- nssIsesed n Is ssl oe
equal Standard With the vocal .tes the ~n5s s
of ssy oprrs Ia impoMibliity. We hols ust -
Wednesday might at the third and last representatives.
this delightful opern, that Oil not be spoiisf ~ -
lnslc.spt oScs ssfrs o,rdsi invitatica hAs been ~
tsuf-d n President johnson oy the mansSrmsof AZ ~
italian 0prrH tbs Fronoh theatre " via, the operA
D. ssrp-rrrss N sssa, Ia which she has ssssd ~
tnsstA Asrr
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
TIE PARTY
W.nIrNn1ns. Anan.t d

w.nuso1os, August n. Is1
80 Tar a. s certainly tnosn to-day the following 10
list of those who will accompany the President The
ercurson The Secretary Of state andaios tho sccrs
tsry OF tbs Navy aud wife. the Postmaster General,
General Grant Admiral Farasut and v'fe Senator aud
Mr.. Patterson, Colonel william g. Moore and Colonel
Morrow both connected with the Presidenps once; Mar
shall cf the District of Columbia Cooling and his deputy
Colonel O'Beirne, I. A. Cobngn reporter % tho hsao-
GATED Press and W ". Warden. u " believed that
Major General Meade, Minister Romero, and perhaps
others vll also BE- of he party. Hosptaliiies have
been ,endersd by the cities q Baltimore. Wilmington
New York, Albany Auburn Rochester, Bufalo. Brio,
Cleveland rosedo Detroit Chicago Indianapolis, rc-
ORA and Others
The New York herald., 1866-08-28

tho prccsson win FORM and passing out of the west
gaze oi Park, proceed up Broadway TO Twenty third
through Twenty third street TO the Fifth avenue
md through the Fifth avenue 70 Fourteenth street
The committee hereby direct that the publ oices OF
the Corporation be closed and business DO transacted
the day Of ths rccept0n "Wednesday, August 2o In
order afford all the oce and other employees OF the
city oppor ty OF participating In the demonstration
OF respect to the President
II II respectfully recommended that citizens gen.
orally will close their respective places Of business and
unite with the city authorities In doing honor 10 the
Chief Magistrate of the nation during his scourn In the
city.
The dags will be displayed on all tho public buildings
Oeongng 70 the city, and the occupants OF all
other public and also all private buildings and the own
ers or masters Of the shipping In the harbos arc 70
quested 70 display their flags during the day.
Is particularly requested that the owners or drivers
OF all public private vehicles refrain from passing
across or along any street through which the procession
may be In motion.
The Commissioners OF Police for the Metropolitan Dis
trct charged with the duty OF enforcing II necea
sary the above requirements of the Committee
JOHN BRICE President j. WILSON GREEN,
CHALES T. LOEw, President.
THOMAS CONAN MINOR INLAY.
JAMES O'BRIEN CLEMENT WATTS
ROBERT McGINNIS MICHAEL. HALLORAN,
w. H. GEDNEY, JOHN STACOM,
Com. Board OF Aldermen JAMES q. BRINKMAN,
Com. Board Of C0unclmen.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CHICAGO.

several Mii's, stores. stables and Dwctiinss
DESTROYED Loss Estimated at - 10000.
rlncAGo, August IT. ihoS
A fire broke out about four O'Clock this aternoos ~
Hanson'a mii tho south side Of west Lake street.
near Union street. which DESTROYED thiay fronit
upon Lake street. between Unoa and Dcspanssl
mill tho OF the latter street and aiso croac&
tho alley In the rear, destroying several dwellings ard
barns on tho rear Of the iots fronting Kandadp3
street. and also all tho buildings Un street. he
tweeuJakc street and IN. alley, making hnf Az
cntirc block destroyed The burned district clolAg
built the buildings prime .paliy OF wood. mill. fsxs
family grocery -torra. agricultural warehouse car
risee tory aash aud blind factory two Gorman
destroyed together with tho greater portion ~ thaAr
conteDNs. Losses estimated al 100000 insured fss
Il.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
IM Iuhf.
Last Du, .I fh~ ~p.St nj the CIesriand Dris-
ING Park -Tr.s B~swe.m Pr nni- aud General
BaiIer Panic the Winner.

Las, ~, "f fhe ~p.St M the CIes~iand Dris-
ing Psrk -Tr.s B~swe-n Panic aud General
ButIer PAN the Winner.
cIsvuAsp, Angus, =, fsoa
inc feature " s the last day Of the great horse isr
SIS tho much talked r,cc Panic md General
Butler Il wss originally anno1noei that tbs latter
should 70 - wagon sna PANE IN harness Tho wagon
could no, ~ procured bo~syer 20 both borsss vent IN
harness. me premium o. 600 be.t throe "a Eve,
mhs beat~ VIM keKsevsr entered BIZ. T. General
Batter and ~ Macs entered W. z Panc
FsIf Honk nice send On vae secGfed Al tbe 80
cond TRIAL, whom . dsnonsc ysi from Panlos driver
broke Butler that he dFopped oG une Panic led
90 the quarter pole two lsnglhs, and the sane n.n.
20 90 In Another yell from Paniee driver ee' hs lat
ter back sgsin aud Panic once moro shot Abead
Coming the houesre,ch Butler seemed sars q gosg
By hot tie Inevitable yeil confused hm opfe more, aud
III soncsausnae Psnic ZOO the ke.d. Tine. 2 Is.
.s.rold Heg -Bota kor,ss got or Al the nrst start
During the nrat quarter fefe were Atgut tSo lehRsba
betussn tho horrsa butler broke a. the qnafisr roe.
but dd n0t loeo mgch. Coming on The bomc.h"1h Ne
c0rntnsned n gain and the sppros6hcf the stand
almost nook and neck Here yell ron fshs duver
broke ~ Butler hNdly hF sussy gratisg Pauich az ts
fcll behind Pane tcos he issd tui Baiier feressef
W make lively ING w from NE houSueteb
rse fSst va Won hy Panic rIne, gEa
THsvf Uead --bor hia beat Butter cAnle % w rbNp
~ Dimmlck The borra- gct away bes1uiulg us
second stiemps and a. me ora' ngresre'eh fsas 80
usos ehort dirlasoe bey ord, when hs rs about 70
lend and Psplc kspa bs dvantags hanfsonely 70 The
bouswtfeiah asan ~beu buusr hrofe ~ sE&sn. DifI.
NICK us4d Tho wblp, bot y no pesp0"s fAne vnhing
the bsat In 2NzA
The following y . sumnarys-
d, .vr.sb Drfrr-s Psrs vohdsy ssFud ~ Pre-.
mum ~ $1,000 mile beats, bees three ~ ave.
Mr. Nsee entered b. y. ani7s.tss+st.ttt....s y 4
All, peka.vsr entered blf General Batsr.. q
Zine = 49, M A2a
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The Soldier. md sailors.

II having been decided by tho SOLDIER and Sailors
Independent National Union League OF which bad tho
honor to have been elected permanent President that
the veterans should, without committing themselves 20
any political organization, pay their respects to his
Excelency Andrew johnson, President OF the United
States and Commandcrin-Chi OF the Army ard Navy
and also the soldiers and saors with the Sol
ders' and Sailors Employment and Relief Agency, 70
assemble 10 front OF the Agency 1876 Canal street.
OF Bowery, the 30h OF August O'Clock in the
morning precisely TO form procession headed by pro
nen general officers aud be reviewed BY the President
the claims or the veterans liberal share the patron
age OF the government.
Delegations OF veterans wishing 10 join the procession
are invited report the aforesaid tirno place
j. Il. HERMAN,
President OF Soldiers and Sailors independent National
Union League.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The niupIeIpsI Pr.~y.wm~. !.

The Special Committee appointed by the Common
Council 70 receive and welcome his ExceIcucy Andrew
Robinson, upon HE arrival At this city will meet In the
Mayors once, In the city Hail. Wednesday next the
ssth instant at half past ten A ~ and from thence
krooeed 70 pier No l. North ryer, 70 recsvs formally
hs Exceicncy on behalf Of the people and government
ef tho city
The COMMITTEES, accompanied By their distinguished
visitor and suite, w then proceed up State street 70
broadway, and up Broadway 70 the City Hall, 70 shs
Governors koom, where the members Of the Common
Council and tho heads Of departments Of the city sov.
Arnmenl viii be presented 70 his Erceiiency BY bis
Homer the Mayor, who viii deliver fsrma address
on behalf or the city.
For the purpose OF proceeding 70 ihs Governors Room
e Judges OF the various win neei IN the chamber
sf the Court Of Common Pleas n twelve ~ the Common
hounc and heads " departments will meet ~ the ehAms
x~r OF the Board OF Aldermen as the sams honr mem.
ks OF Congress and Of sbe state Legislature and board
n upervsors will meet In the chamber OF the Board on
Superv,sors at the hour, and army and ex-rmy
kdioers In On form vii meet IN ths chamber d the
BosrI o. CounciImsn the same hour.
In consequence Of the smalinses ths foo the Com.
uisies OF Rscspion msmbers Of the press aud ihoss
5eosm psnyns ibs Pssdsas cply vi b admitted 70 NE
iSs Pr.sssss .tll r,,sw ne .iii,.v from The ssi.
: Iaa saasinasax NJ orsnsais u asevg Han
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The West PoI.t Arrangements.

The West Poist Arrangements.
me arrangements for the Presidential trip TO west
Point are entirely under the and control OF
Chief Quartermaster General Van vet This Is guar
nntee sufficient that nothing will be left undone or omit
ted 10 render this portion OF tho Presidential tour all
that tho warmest admirers OF Mr. johnson could desire
nrs class steamer win 10 chartered for the occasion
either the River Queen Thomas Colyor thc choice not
being yet determined upon Both OF them excellent
boats. and will answer al requirements. Ample pre-
paratons being made to render the trip up the Hud
son OF the peaanest Character for the broad bosom
OF The noble river especially while approaching the
historic bills and Evolutionary forts Of West Point,
II may be hoped the cares and opportunities Of the
present will be exorclsed In the "reminiscences OF the
glorious pasta time which tried mems souls in battling
for freedom-ess after all perhaps, than the present
days DO TO try tho souls OF Presidents as the amoners
OF public Offices To secure this most desired end,
General Van yliet will have excellent military band
on board, with guard Of honor, 10 secure to the
President that immunity which viii enable him to enjoy
the amenities Of the hour free from the csrpng
Of state collation., got up in Delmoniccs best style,
win DO provided on board, ample and bouniiful as
rccherh> The arrangements that the President bis
suite, members of the Cabinet accompanying him, the
military and naval chiefs aud their suites, and the lad
of the party. will embark the foot OF Twenty second
o'S't A'V'H iifoi, az o"'Sn """NN q. - "n o'a'u
the steamer for West Point After the review the
monies and the entertainment there tho distinguished
party will reembark board tho steamer, which VIII
convey them 70 Albany For the accommodation Of the
committee OF cltizens city officials and others that go
farther than West Point General Van Yet will have the
government boat Thomas p Way steam up a West
Point ready 70 ako all those back TO tho city, There s
doubt but that lhis part OF the programme will be
perfect
POINT
Up last evening the commandant At West Point,
General Calum, had perfected his arrangements for
the military portion Of tho display. II is however
pecicd that the annual review and breaking up camp OF
tho cadets WIN take place somewhat earlier than usual
but tho occasion or tho Presidents visit Is thought
proper time by tho authorities for the purpose. rhe
cadets anxious TO pay visit TO their homes nothing
loath to the shortening OF their studles
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
M trt q lisusm. ING msts rasu.

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lneldss, tsos p.4cs ssnsreal Tue fsc1 ~ ths oss
ara tbsss On "Wednesday ths Police kashtrsis, NJ
Brasant committed Ersssa sur.ss lsurssas for sxirs
eluos On tho charge o. fsrg-y pr.fsrri " Ne frsneh
goveSnmfot
ne pgtaobsss csunssi NJ Dosty,s rave notics that
NJ wDrls arpgy for writ ~ hshe@ sory1s W. dd -
before NJ Jastcs Drumnseuf, sod pr8sy aftsfnooa
the GO wgusd bsfove him snd sl0aTtsd tsl e~ipr'
rsy a.fGesa. Ia sss messlrgs L~nifs1ss go s&xsn
The New York herald., 1866-08-28

away al half past o'clock on Saturday mornng nv
tue Grand Trunk Railroad whose train had been Yen,
waiting Tor several hours In that he might be con-
yeyed by and bo in time for the steamer 10 Englans
Tue AFFAIR II under the consideration Of the dges and
Ia exciting considerable Indignation
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= ''u'' ~ 0'aST{ ST{ofsa., }. D. xrEHBrEL.
HEADQUARTERS Tninp Rxo'r or CAvArRr n. a. g. Y,l
7'he Veterans of tS1y.

committee composed Of the veterans Of 1912 held
meeting yesterday at room No. City Hall place, and
decided on issuing the following ORDER
The veterans Of 1872 OF this aud the adjacent counties IA
yorabe TO the reception OF his Excelencs Andrew Johnson,
PRESIDENT 0f the United states, requested meet ~
room No I. City Hall place enesday the 18th inst at
u O'Clock noon, with cockade hat
II. RAYMOND Bdgadier General.
ABN DAILY, Colonel
j. NJ. PHyrE. AdJutant.
These veterans few n number and very inhrrn,
much 20 as TO be unable to endure the fatgues march
thronsh the city Carriages viii therefore be supplied
for their accommotion.