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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
ESPECIAL NOTICES.
Wonderful but True |!

MADAME REMINGTON. the world renowned
Astrologist and Somnambulstic clair voyant.
while in II clairvoyant state, .cincatcs the very
features of the person You are to.niarrr, and Ivy
the aid of an instrument of intense power, rs
the Psychomotropr. guarantees to produce n
perfect and life-lillc picture OF the future hus-
band or wife of the applicant, with date of mar
riage occupation. leading traits of character. &c.
This Is no imposition. as testimonials without
number can assert. Ey stating place of birth,
age, disposition. color of eyes and hair, and en-
fifty cents, ana stamped envelope adj
dress to yourself, you will receive tho picture by
return mail together with desired information
Address In confidence. MADAME GERTRUDE
REMINGTON. l.. o. BOX 2n6, West Troy, n. y
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

VIM. NJ. Stone, Governor.
1}. i. Cue, Lieutenant Governor.
james Wright, Secretary of State.
J. A. Elliott, state Auditor.
VIM. II. Holmes state Treasurer.
J. A. Harvey, Register State Land Office.
Gran Faville, SnperiIdcnt Public Instruction.
f. w. Palmer, State Printer.
+. NJ. Mills, State Binder.
\. b. Baker, Adiutant General.
i. w. Bisscll, Attorney General.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
Marriage a. Cnlibacy,

4 \ ESSAY OF WARNING; AND INSrRI1-
y TON FOR YOUNG; MEN. Also, Diseases
nj Abuses which prcmaturcly PROSTATE the
Vital Powers with sure means Of relief Send in
sealed lettc" envelopes. free of charge. Address,
DIR. J. SKIIIIN HoTGIITON, Howard Associ;i-
ton. Philadelphia Pa. vSn5y
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
WANTED AGENTS. !

Male or Fcmal",t'an clear so per week ut
their home in light and honorable business
Any person having few hours daily to spend,
will find this good paving business. Address,
sending stamp. for particulars, l.. r. Lockwood,
Detroit Michigan. NSn6ly
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

CT Snn FER YEAR! We want agents
- | .D(JO everywhere to sell improved
$40 Sewing Machines. Three new
kinds. Under and upper feed. Warranted five
years. Above salary or large commissions paid.
The only machines sold in the United States for
less than sio which are fully licensed by Howe,
Wheeler Il Wilson. Grover & Baker. Singer x Co
and Bacheider. All other cheap machines are
infrinyements and the seller or user are liable to
arrest. fine and Imprisonment. Circulars free
Adarcss or call upon Shaw n Clark, Bidde;ord,
Maine.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

We doubt rot very many Of our good
people will BE- e.e sod TO learn a Glass
In Muslc VII be organized here about
tie 10TH Of October by Mss Hubbard,
oi Waterloo. let those interested take
notice and be in readiness.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

Every young LADY ANA gentleman In the Uni
tel States hear something very much to
their advantage by return mail Gree Of CHARGE
hv addressing the undersigned Those having
fears IT being humhu,grd win ohligc by not no
ticing this card. All others will please address
their obcdicnt servant.
TlIDS. +. CHAPMAN.
nllly S3l broadway, New York
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

WA NTED AGENTS--S5O per week
-.male or female, Mt their home; business
light, pleasant and honorable For sample
and terms, address. with stamps, Shaw
Co., Detroit, Michigan sySn6y
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

7. \. Graham, County Judge.
j. II. Strnhio. County Treasurer.
". u. Apnlegaic. County Clerk.
Jacob lciser. Jr Recorder
Knight Dexter. Sheriff,
T. l.. Downs. s'unerintc,ifinnt
Horace Jacobs, Surveyor,
Nathan Fisher. Coroner.
W. s. Turbctt, Drainage Commissioner.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
REEx!.lEE;'s; A1,MB!K ROSA

The original and genuine AnaJrosiu is prepar-
cd BY J. A lien Reeves, and is the best hair
dressidg aud preservative now in use. II
stops the hair failing out, causes it to grow
thick and long and prevents it from turning
prcmaturely grey. It eradicatcs dandruff,
cleanses. beauties and renders the hair soft
glossy and curly. Buy it, try it and be con-
qinced Don't be put off with a spurious ar
ticle. Ask for Rcevc's Ambrosin and take no
other. For Sale by Druggist and Dealersi in
Fancy Goods every where
Price, Is ents per Bottlc--$6,OO per doz.
Address, REEVES AMBROSIA DE-
POT, 60 Fulton ST., New York City.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

TIE stock comprises amongst oii." a:ficscS.
Splendid Clocks, GOLD nm. StiNrr Watches,
Rings Set With Diamonds. Rabies, l'rt rt~. Gasrti
tiii other stones. sp.itairr and IA clusters.
Ladies' SciS 81 JeWe,rS. roill,r AZ iilis and ttI
Rings Gf the most f:,silinO,tbir' StNtG>, set in
Precious stones IT every VARIETY, together With
large assortment III Gold (nt Emaninii.d aud
Pearl Sells. Gold studs and sleeve hUifo'lS ~ liz.
most beautiful patterns. Gents i,ttst4u t,i scarf
Pins, and Ill endless rari"ty 81 Bracelets hainS.
Musical Boxes, Head Dresses. 'VnfhS tn}ii~ Nr.
In consequence of the great St;suafs9N OF
trade i'll the manufacturing districts uf lance
and England. a large quantity oi vala bic lew
elry. originally intended for the ku"op,an
market. has been sent OIL for sale in this ,tfltrs
and must lac sold nj amy sleriiicc! Under tho
circumstances the "WArtH AND GOLD
I..,.a lA.,dI
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28

Col. Jno. conncll, Assessor It'll Dist at Tolc 10
j. N. Barker, Clerk.
y. &. Wicting, Assist. Assessor, 18th Div, It'll
Dist. ut Tolro
w. i. coWlcs. Collector Of 18th Dist. at Ottumwa
Il. NJ. Kellogg Deputy Collector ut Grnnell.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
New Advertisement

sept. IL. 1866.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
Administrators A Notice
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.
v5n2I-lyear-S. NJ. P. i Co.

THs Mason Il HAuLrS CABINET ORGANS, forty
different styles" adapted to sacred and secular mnsic,
for 80 dollars to 600 each. Fifty-one gold or sill
yer medals, or other first premiums awarded them
Illustrated Catalogues free. Address MASON Il
HAMLIN Boston. or MASON Brothers, New York
E5n4ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
@opsrs 0Anrs Boox FOR 'es.
THE

Fashion Magazine ofthe World.
LITERATURE, FINE ARTS, AND FASHIONS,
The most magnificent Steel engraving. DOUBLE
FASHION PLATES. v ood engraving on every
subject that can inter, st LADIES' Crochet knitting
Netting Embroidery, Articles for the Toilet for the
Parlor, the Bouior. and the Kitchens Everything,
in fact, to make a COMPLETE LADY's Book.
The Ladies Fayorite for SO years.
No Magazine has boeu able to compete with it
None attemrt il,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
FINKLE & LYON
MACHINE co.
office 6SI Ba'0aaW4p, .1eW 1orI'.

Guarantce-After fair trial, if any purchaser
does not regard the Finkle Lyon Saving. Ma
chino as superior to any machine in market he can
sreturn it and have his money. 1t has taken many
Of the highest prizes--is less complicated than any
other first class machine, does wider range of
work without changing, requires no taking apart
to clean OIL and lessons to set needle, reg
ulate tension, operate machine.
N. B, Any Clergyman sending us two orders for
Machines shall receive one for himself as pres
ent The samo proposition is extended to Profess
ors and Teachers.
We have now completed our New Mandatory at
a cost of some 100000, including New Patents
and important Improvements; and the object of
the above proposition is to the immediate in
PRODUCTION of our improved machine into every town
in the United States. without incurring the great
expense of travelling agent.
This proposition cannot avail in towns occupied
by our agents.
Please send for descriptive Catalogue. with sam
pies of sewing, LUClUS LYON, Sec'y
y5n26.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
TO CONsUMPTIVES.

The ADVERT er, having been restored to health in
a few weeks by a very simple remedy after having
suffered for several years with lung affec-
tion and that dread disease, Consumption is anx-
ous to make known to his sufferers the means
of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the
prescription used free of charge) with the direction
for preparing and using the same, which they Wilt
find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, Bros
cHrrIs, CoUGHs COLDS. and all Throat and Lung A.
fections The only object of the advertiser in sendl
ing the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and
spread information which he conceives to be invalu-
able and he hopes every sufferer will try his remed,
as it will cost them nothing, and may prove bless
ing
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return
mail, will please address.
REY. EDWARD A. WILSON,
WiIliamsburgh, Kings Co., New York.
y5n2f- lyear.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14

HEADLEY'S HISTORY OF THE GREAT RE
IL BELLION. The late Rebellion stands
peculiar and extraordinary in human events ans
the magnificent scale upon which the war ha
been conduc,e constitute 1t of the GRAND-
EST AND MOST BRILLIANT CHAPTERS OF
THE WORLDS HISTORY.
Mr. Hea1ley of all writer's is perhaps best quail
fled to portray. the stupendous features of the
mighty contest. His previous works on less mo-
mentous themes have placed him in the first position
as graphi, and porsrfut peliReaior Of lrar scenes
and characters, aud the magnitude and grandeur
of the present subject imTart to his pen the fire and
vgor OF yet more exalted inspiration, and furnish
ample scope for the highest exhibition Of his peculiar
genius for military description. Unier his power
erfu pen the stirring of the War pass in re-
view with the vivincSs and dstnatness of sent
and living reality; while his great talent for con-
denSdtOR enables him to embody everything of i'm
portanee in a compass justSuited 10 hepublic raat.
From 10 other source can clear and eOmpreben-
size an impression Of the grand march Of euentS
be obtained so easily and agreeably, as from Mr..
Headley's work.
Other Histories hare been issued before Grant s
Report and other Official Documents submit
ted to ute GOcernment. and are therefore unrelid-
Die Mr. Headiey has delayed the completion Of
this tai those DOCUMENTS so ESSENTIAL L to
obLained
The Second Volume, competi ng this Work, WI!
be issued in March. 1866. Agents Nanted to engage
in its sale in every town and county in tho United
States Liberal inducements offered For D: rticu-
Jars apply to or address,
AMERICANPUBLISHlNG COMPANY,
lis Asylum Street, Hartford Conn,
ScRAEroSs& BURR. Agents,
v4n2 5-6imes
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects OF
youthful indiscretion will for the sake of suffering
humanity send free to il who need it, the recipe
and directions for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience, can do so by addressing
JOHN b. OGDEN,
No. Is Chambers St., New York.
y5p2l- lyear.-S. M, p. & Co.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
8 List Of Persons Drawn TO serve as Jurors
for April Tenn, IS66.

List Of Persons Drawn TO serve as Jurors
for April Term. Is66.
PETIT JURORS.
HoRrHMoRELASD.-George Letter, VIM. Jackson.
EAroN.-Seagar Graham, Jacob Labarre John
Tsdrick, John Herman, Vim. Benedict, EIeazer
-. NToHoLsos-C. L. jackson. S. L, Tiffany, Lepu-
el Harding
FALLs.9spencer Fitch. Andrew II. Dewitt Pc
ter Dershmer, d. C. Post
MrHoorAxY-S. D. Ingham, John Hahn, Geo
Barrowclif
MEsHoPPRN-R Robert Hsllock, A. J. COrtright
LENoS.-Theadore jackson
ExETER.-Wm Gay, VIM Coolbaugh.
20" BRAIxTRIN. f j Kinney, Richard Keeney.
WASHINGTON Geo. c. Luce James b. Ellis
TUNK. BoRo-F. NJ Buck, Johp Stemples, VIM
s. Kutz o. E. Mills.
MONROE Casper SChenk
TUxK TwP.-Conrad Kinner.
CLINTON H. Il. Ashcraft,
GRAND JURORS.
ss MosRoH-W D Frear
MRHooPANY Il. Ii Smith, Reuben Bender.
NIcHoLsoE.-Frank Pratt, Edwin Roberts, Geo
Sprague.
BAros.-John II. Singer, Samuel Ney, S. G.
Harding BENZ Lu lie,
% NoRrnxoRELAsD Simeon Ksmsry, Gordon Pike
John Story, Jacob RlOdes,
a' M.sHoPrEN.-B B. J. Hall, Geo CapWell.
LExox-Chester Parrish.
NORTH BRlNcH.--W ellington Hoxie, L b. Bur-
3ess.
BRAIsTRIN Lyman Kesney, William Ney.
kxBTHR,-Flshsr Gay.
.s. List of Traverse Jurors,
'- drawn to serve at Special Court-Apri
--.... 9th 1866.
NoRTR BRANcH.-Harrson Comstock' ohm Cruise
Solomon Bigles, Martin Santee
- MEsHoPPEN "A. Banatyne, James P. Bowman
g. n. P, Dunlap.
FoRKsroN.-Hram Hitchcock, John w. Lott
Calvin Robinson.
OvERFIELD-ChArlss Frsar Abraham Secor
49, BRAIsrRm.-C. B. Picket, John B. Edwards.
MoyRoB-A. p. Wood.
TvSk TwP.-Paul Billings John Wilssy, Dan
lei Newman, Peter s Group.
LEMoN.-Ezekiel Mead.
MEHooPANY. John Love Jr, Norton Jayne.
Richard Lott.
CLISroS.-Amos o. Utley, Jas S. Capwell.
RoRTHMoRELASD.-John Shaw,
. FALLs-Geo. W. Sherwood A. T Dewitt Perry
6ickler, William S.oge
TUEK BoRo-Jaeob Rittispaugh, William Bur-
cess, M. w. Dewitt.
ExErER.-Simeon Gay, Avert Smith
FAsFsGToY. = Jacob Luce
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
Kerosene Oil.

N. B.-wOOL, HIDES, FURS, AND
SHEEP PELTS, purchased for cash or
trade, for which the highest cash prices
will be paid.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
TER or

2EHP.7CS or
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK FOR 1866.
(From whjcb there can be no Oeria' ''on.)
The following the terms of The Lady's Book
'I One copv, one wear $500
Two copies. =" so
Three :. so
-Four +" " 10 90
Five copies one year; and an extra COPY to
the person getting up the club, making six
copies IA w
Eight copies one year. and extra copy to
the person getting up the club, making
nine copies Il w
: Eleven copies, one year, and extra copy
to the person getting up the club, making
twelve copies u 00
R1'' All additions to clubs at club rates.
la Godey's Lady's Book and Arthurs Home
Magazine will be sent, each year, on receipt of
S4 so.
Gg'" We have no clue with any other Magazine
or newspaper,
sg- The money must all BE- sent at one time for
any Of III Clubs.
II" Canada subscribers must send "a cents ad-
ditioDal for each subscriber,
Address LA Cooley
N. Z. Corner Sirthand Chestnut Streets.
PHZL.a DE,LEHZ.4.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14

GODEYS RECEIPTS.
for every department of a household. These alone
are worth the price Of the Book.
MODEL COTTAGES tno other magazine gives
thcul with diagrams
DRAWING LESSONS FOR THE YOUNG,
Another speciality with Cooley.
ORIGINAL MUSIC, worth So a year. Other
Magazines publish old wjrn-out Music; but the cub
scribers TO Cooley gets it before the music stores.
GARDENING FOR LADIES. Another
popularity with Cooley,
Fashions from Messrs. A. T. Stewart Co, of
New York, the millionaire merchants, appear in
Cooley, the only Magazine that has them.
Ladies Bonnets. We give more of them in a
year than any other Magazine. In fact the Lady rs
Book ENABLES every lady to be her own bonnet maker
.auln0MzcAssH NJ H.2 Of ".dlaae, 10 nt'59 N@.Hiddeu
ran, " "..1ioSs Site, -" ".1smesis,
ami ".1llr'luna,'
writes for Cooley each month, and for no other Mag
azine. new novel by her will be published in
1860 We have also retained all our old and favor
ite contributors.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14
peciai Notices.

II Efft NOTICE.
Whereas, my wife rhebe has left my bed and
board without just cause rovocation, this is
therefore to give notice all persons not to harbor
OF trust her on my account as shall pay no debts
= Of her contracting.
i Washington, Wyo Co. Pa. DAN'L BARTR0N.
August, II 1865, Vonl5-d'
+ GOING! GOING!! GOMEZ!
The Subscriber, A Licensed Auct,oneer rWy-
sming and all other Counties in the United States;
and New Jcrsey-uill sell mt auction, stock, farm
ing implements, househt Id furniture and every hing
else vendible to the highest and best bidders,
EgAddress or cali in person, on:
-- =. WI. l. BARDWELL
Tunkha haunOek Pa. y5n4Ot5
Administrators Notice.
Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted
to the estate of Noah Newman late OF Monroe Town.
L ship decd are requested to make Immediate pay
nents, and those having claims or demands against
said estate will present them duly authenticated tor
settlement to
JOHN WALL, j. Admir-.
Tunkhannock, Dec l9 1865.
v5n2O6wks
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-14

This invention consists Of DUPLEX (or two)
Elliptic Pure Refined Steel Springs, ingeniously
Brailed Tightly and Finely together edge to edgs
mixing the Toughest, most Flexible Elastic and du-
ra5le Spring ever used. They seldom bend or
break. like the Single Springs, and consequently
pre.erve their perfect and beautiful Shape more than
twice as long as any Single Spring Skirt that ever
Has or Can be made.
The wonder rful iexibility and great comfort AMI
pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly in all crowded
Assemblies Operas s. Carriages, Railroad Cars, Church
pevs. Arm Chairs for Promenade and House Dress,
as the skirt can be folded when in use to occupy
small place as easily and conven nently as SILK or
Muslin Dress.
Lady having Enjoyed the Pleasure Comfort
and Great Convenience of wearing the DnPlex Ell
lptic Steel Spring Skirt for single day will never
afterwards willingly dispense with their use, For
Children, Misses and Young Ladies they are supe-
ror to all others
The Hoops are covered with ply double tw listed
thread and will wear twice long as the Single
yarn covering which is used all Single Steel
Hoop Skirts. The three bottom rods on every
Skirt are also Double Steel and twice or double
covered to prevent the covering from wearing oil the
rods when dragging down stairs, stone steps. ETC.,
etc.. which they are constantly subject to when IN
All are made Of the new and elegant Corded
Tapes, and are the best quality in every part Civ
ing to the wearer the most graceful and perfect
shape possible and unquestionabl the lightest
most desirable, comfortable, economic al Skirt ever,
made.
Vests, Bradley & Carey Proprietors of the Inven
ton, and Sole manufacturers, 81 Chambers, aud ~
q 81 Reade Streets, New York.
For sale in all frst-class Stores in this City, and
throughout the United States and Canada, Havana
de CuLa. Mexico, South America and the West
Indies.
ca Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic (or
double) Spring Skirt.
v5n253m. A y &,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30
Death of Gen. Scott.

The death of Gen. Winfield Scott was an
nounced in yesterday S Gazette.
General Scott was born at Petersburg, Va,
in June, 1856. He was educated at " lam
and Mary College, and afterwards studied law
and was admitted to the Bar. In 1908 he re-
ceived the commission of Captain in the army.
lie was in active service and behaved with
marked gallantry in the last war between this
country and Great Britain. He was at various
times assigned to very responsible positions on
the Canadian frontier and in the Indian terri
tories, and in 1S4l he became, by the death OF
Gen. Macomb, commander-in Chief of the
army His campaigns in Mexico in 1917 con-
Stiute portion of the history Of the country,
with which the public is familiar.
After the war he received, by a vote Of Con-
grcss, the title Of lieutenant general as a
recognition OF his services. In 1852 he was
nominated for the Presidency By the wing
party, but was defeated by Gen. Pierce On
the commencement Of the late civil war he was
still commander in-chief Of the United States
army, and, though unable actively to take the
field, suggested a plan of campaign looking to a
severance of the Southern Coniedcracy" ter
ritoray, much in the same way as it was
finally accomplished The first battle Of Bull
Run was fought while he was still in Washing
ton, but it was understood that he did not ad.
wise the movement For a long time past he
has been in feeble health, and few years ago
made visit to Europe. While abroad his
vile died, and soon after he returned home,
residing most Of the time in New York city,
and occasionally at West Point. The past
winter he spent at Key West and New Orleans
for the benefit of his health. On his return
recently, however, he again began to exhibit
great physical debility and prostration, and yes
terday at West Point, passed quietly and peace
fully away. L.. -.-l.. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30
NEWS OF.THE DAY 7.
III sAoy the ve,y age and body of the Times. :

The Memphis correspondent Of the New
York Times attributes the recent negro riot to
the radical element, which has complete con-
troll of that city '"rhe disfranchisemeut of the
citizens Of Memphis, We are told. "has result
ed in the domination of low and worthless
class, with honorable exceptions, who are di-
rcctly responsible for these disturbances, and
whose chosen Mayor is even a yet more guilty
portlceps c'ina9nis 1t is added that the IN,
formation officially received confirms the above
statements substantially, aud that the Congress
ional Committee will find evidence corroborat-
ing them
Paymaster General Bricc reports to the Com
mittee on Banking and Currency, engaged IN
Investigating the condition Of the national
banks, that the amount standing to the credit
of the disbursing officers in the national banks
is upwards Of fifteen millions of dollars, tor all
of which the Government has little or no secu-
rity. MI Huyck, the President of the late
Merchants National Bank at Washington,
offers to compromise with the Government and
other depositors, by paying them forty per cent.
Of the aggregate amount placed On deposit. =.
The State Department has received informa-
ton that natives of France who have become
naturalized citizens Of the Z. S., but who may
be in France at the present time, and whose
names are enrolled in the district from whence
they came, may have their names erased from
the CONSUMPTION list, on producing evidence OF
their naturalization IS citizens Of this country.
Judge Spence, Of Worcester county, Mary
land, died on Friday last, at his residence on
the sea side, in his 10Th year. He was the
uncle of the present Judge Spence, who sue
ceedcd the deceased Judge on the bench of
Worcester county in 1858
Congress Hall, at Saratoga, New York, was
entirely destroyed by fire yesterday. Some of
the furniture was saved The hotel was to
have been opened to-day. The loss is estima-
ted at two hundred thousand dollars. p
The steamer Oak, loaded with five hundred
and twenty-five tales of cotton, was burned on
Saturday night; near Wilmington Island. Nine
lives were lost. The steamer was bound from
HawknsviIle for Savannah
The military tax Of two dollars Il bale on cot
ton, which was exacted at Memphis by Major
General Dana, is to be returned to the owners Of
the cotton, by order Of the Secretary ofWar.
Fifteen thousand bushels Of wheat, sent from
the L. S. for sale in England, are about to be
returned here TO be resold, the prices ranging
higher here than in England.