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Rr a 30 STRUCK Billed FOR BLAsPHEMY.-The
brighton England Observer relates case where the
n engeanee OF the Almighty was visited youth
named richards. The youth was thirteen years of
age and had playing for some time with his COM
pahlons' when dispute arose between them as to
cIape t or jumps Richard had scored He de-
,aleu tutLI ne hau made moro than twenty, and his
opponents protested that he had not made so many
hlgh words and bad language were freely used on
sues Lacn poy accused the other of falsehood,
ana at length Richards failing to CONVINCE his com.
Ranlons OF the truthfulness of his statement few
f dG violent rae and emphatealy shouted May
you StrlAe me blind if | havn't made more than
twenty" lie had scarcely uttered the aduration be-
ore ne le the dog fall out of his hands, and throw
ing up his arms, exclaimed, oh dear cannot see -
his companions ran to him. and indingwhat he said
wa! true, at his request led him home where on ex-
animation, it found that thick film had over
spread each Of bis eyes In this miserable condition
the unhappy youth has remained ever since, and We
are informed that there is little prospect of his sight
being restored.
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF GEN. SANTA ANNA
AT New YoRK.-The Herald of yesterday says:
Numerous persons cOngregated yesterday after
at the pier foot of Liberty street. to welcome to
our metropolis the distinguished Mexican General
Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. At a little af-
ter II o'clock NJ. the steamer Red Jacket, from Eliza
bethport, ved bringing on board this celebrated
parsonage, who was accompanied by his staff and
suite among which were the following gentjem en-
Senior Don Abigail Lozano, private secretary TO the
General: Senior Don Abraham Baiz, Senior Don Ja-
cobO Baiz and Col. Don A. L. Santa Anna "a son to
the General) AS soon as the General landed, and
after exchanging salutatiOns with the friends VINO
were there to welcome him on his arrival ne and his
suite drove 80 the splendid mansion IN est twenty
eighth street, Fifth avenue. carefully prepared
LOT the accommodation and comfort of the General.
OK the last of May the Vergennes Vermonter talk
ed Of contrasts as follows:
Golden breasted orioles are gancing through the
trees the morning air is vocal with the songs of
birdE and Robert ofLincoln rattes off his ro!lick-
ing jargOn in the meadows, the apple and cherry
trees are in full blossom while Mt Mansfield, Cameps
Marcy white with snow.
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CLOTHING.
A NATIONAL AIR.

BY THE BARD OF MARBLE HALL.
OH say can you see by the mornings fair light
That MARBLE HALL staads as at yesterdays
$500 cleaning?
Where broad cloths and bright plads. tho ugh shut
~ 10 at night.
Now from windows and doors so handsomely
streaming;
And vestings so fair
In the bright sunny air.
Tell plainly to all that SMITH BROTHERS arc
there;
Oil say does our own famous MARBLE HALL
stand. A
Dispensing its blessings still over the land.
Oh where are the men who so vauutinrly svore
fusion " A N'ei S
They are gone, and you never will hear Of them
sion. s " ~ ~
mhey may TOLL on a1d slave
IN they sink in Their grave
Rnt ihgiT nnm&s from Oblivion they never save
" ME MARBLE Hal u famous forever shall stand
dispensing good Clothing all over the land. jeff
HH Southwest Corner %oB |
RE Frederick anu Baltimore SITS. 1NeD |
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kyRayyxEF TRANSPORTATION lime.
s1ss8ss The steamer EXPRESS, Capt. E. A.
RYTHgR leaves Baltimore from Pier No. Light street
wharf, every TUESDAY, at o'clock ?. NJ, for
ALEYANDRIA. WASHINGTON AND
GEORGETO WIN
Making Freight Connections at Alexandria with the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad to Lynchburg and
other points, and also making the following Way
Landings: Point Lookout. Piney Point. FoxWelPs
Wharf, Curriomen Bay. Stones Wharf Lancaster's
Wharf, Plowden's Wharf, Bluff Point, Popes Creek.
Matthias Point, Nanjemoy Stores. Chatterton Land
ing. Smiths Point, Budd's Ferry and Glymont.
Returning. leaves Washington at A. NJ, and
Alexandria at A. M. every Saturday.
For further information apply to 4. NEEDHAM
r. CONS NJ 1A0 ;obf xrborf Ratio min
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VI
SUBSISTENCE OFFICE, U. S. A.,
No. los W. Lombard stree,
BALTIMORE. MD, June 1st Is56
SEALED PROPOSALS. in duplicate, will be re-
9h 1866, for furnishing this Office for six 6 months
from June 18th, 1866, or such less time as the Com
mcissary General may direct with the following Sta
hone-y. as it may be required and ordered, viz:
Cap Paper, rulsd. to weigh not less that IL pounds
to the ream.
Letter Paper. ruled. to weigh not less than 10
pounds to the ream.
Letter Paper, unruled. to weigh not less than 10
Note Paper. ruled, to weigh not less than pounds
Folio Post Paper, ruled to weigh not less than "a
pounds to the ream.
Imperial Paper.
Envelope Paper, to weigh not less than "a pounds
to the ream.
BIotting Paper, to weigh not less than 100 pounds
oficia! Envelopes, white and buff to be of the fol-
i' < 3'sE U.s. 81 H FIJI Government.
xi i.S7S 3 Do DO DO DO.
Letter Envelopes. white Xxx 1855.
Letter Envelopes whito Xxx l,OSo-s.
Muciage.
Office Tape.
Quills, No. 50.
Manila wrapping PAPER. 6, pounds to the ream.
Steel Pens.Giott's-So3, 494, S32351.
AInoIds Writing FEIIui!d5-qqarts and pints.
D0Feil Carminl Ink.
Memorandum Books assorted,
Copying Books 91ll-500 pages. French.
Blank Books. per cap, quires.
Blank Books. per quire, DENY, to qures.
Blank Boo ks. per quire, medium, Quires.
India Rubber, per pound.
Proposals must be on blank forms furnished at this
Office.
Bidders will please state the price per ream of the
different brands of Paper called for and the price per
thousand of each size of Envelope.
A sample of each article is required.
Conditions. requirements, payments. &C., &C., as
heretofore.
For further details inquire Of
THOMAS WILSON.
Bv't 1t. Col. and c. s. U. S. A.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.


TT SHERIFF'S SALE.
q NDER and by virtue of writ of fert Jdcids
issued out of the Court of Common Pleas at the suit
Of Lackey Mooney against the goods and chattels,
lands and tepements of John Welsh. have seized
and estate of the said John Welsh, in and to all that
lot Of ground. with the thereon situate
north side Of Block street. at the distance of three
hundred and seventy-two feet six inches westerly
from the southeast corne of lot g. running thence
easerly bounding on Block street twenty feet
ten inches with depth of ninety feet. The i'm
proyements consist of a three-story brick buildlng
with one story back building. and is designated as
No. "a City Block.
And hereby give notice, that will sell. at the
Court House door, in the city of Baltimore, TUES
the highest bidder for cash. all the interest the
said John Welsh. in and to the above described
property seized and sold under aforesaid writ "a
VIM. THOMSON,
Sheriff Of Baltimore city.
my2o-eo&ds ADREON & CO.. Auctioneers.
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Passengers going to Newbern, N. c., will find the
route via Weldon and Goldsboro to be the 'most ca
OeditioGs and ecoa0nscat.
Passengers age notified that this is tho only Steam
boat Line by which Through Tickets sold and
Baggage Checked over the Seaboard and Roanoke
going South.
Passengers taking the s A. N. Train from New
York, SIS A. ID. or II. 50 A. IL. Train from Phadel-
phia, and 245 P. NJ. Train from Washington city,
will connect with this Line. Passengers and their
and Steamers.
MOORE n. FALLS, President,
WIN. G. SMITH, Superintend't
Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
q. G. GHIo, General Agent S. i r. r. r.
RUaH O'OONEOR. Passenger Agent iaI2-tf
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<eEsae FOR PETERSBURG AND
a = L IL

Esae FOR PETERSBURG AND
k<l6SxAzk> RICHMOND.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
The Steamers STATE OF MARYLAND and
PETERSBURG are now leaving Light street wharf
for Petersburg and Richmond, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at o'clock.
Returning. they will leave Richmond every WED
NESDAY and SUNDAY MORNING.
For freight passage. having superior state-room
accommodations apply to
J. BRANDT, JR.,
President PoWhatan Steamboat Company,
80 Light st. Wharf.
P. S.-Passage, including meals, S.. m9O-tf
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~ras~ NOTICE.
k&SsAne FOR THE PATUXENT RIVER.

<@was@@ NOTICE.
kSf&SsAH7 FOR THE PATUXENT RIVER,
FAIR HAVEN AMI u PLUM POINT
On and after WEDNESDAY, Feb'y 18th, 1866
the steamers MATILDA and GEORGE WEEMS
will run as follows:
Tho steamer MATILDA. Captain James Gourley,
will leave Baltimore every WEDNESDAY MORN
ING, at O'Clock, for the Patuxent river. Return
ing, will leave Hills Landing every FRIDAY
MORNING for Benedict; leaving Benedict every
SATURDAY MORNING. at o'clock, for Baltimore.
The steamer GEORGE WEEMS, Captain VIM. B.
Kirwin, will leave Baltimore every FRIDAY MORN
ING, at O'Clock, for the Patuxent river Returning
viii leave Hills Landing every MONDAY. MORN.
ING for Benedict; leaving Benedict every TUES
DAY MORNING, at o'clock, for Baltimore
The above steamers will call at the usual Landings
on the River, also 1t Fair Haven and Plum Point
going and returning.
fe27 If NJ. L. WEEMS Agent
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RROPOsAIS FOR FORAGE.

DEPOT QUARTERMASTER's OFFICE,
BALTIMORE, ND, June4 1866.
PROPOSALS are invited by the undersigned for the
delivery of good merchantable TIMOTHY HAY, ct
the Government Storehouse. Eutaw street. Balti-
more, in such quantities and at such times it may
be required by the Government, until October 1st
1866.
Proposals must state plainly whether tits baled or
loose. and will be inspected and weighed by Gov
eminent Inspector.
Proposals also invited for the delivery Of OATS
at the Government Storehouse Eutaw street. in such
quantities and at such times they may be required
by the Government, until October LIST, 1866.
Sacks will be furnished to successful bidders for
Oats. -....
Sealed proposals for the above will be received
until SATURDAY. juno 9Th, at IL NJ.
Bids will be to the decision of the Quarter
master General.
Payments will be made on delivery. or as soon
thereafter funds for that purpose shalhe received
-..-s.. G. W. BRADLEY,
je5-tjes Colonel and Chief O. M NJ M b.
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FOR THE EASTERN AND WESTERN SHORE,

On and after SATURDAY, June 9th, 1866, these
steamers will run as follows, from Pier No. g. Light
street, foot of Camden
Daily Sundays excepted), at u o'clock A. NJ,
return leaving La Belle Grove at O'clock ?. NJ,
and Annapolis at 319 P. NJ.
Every Tuesday and Friday at o'clock A. H., for
St. Michaelg and Easton, via Miles River Ferry,
and return.
Every Wednesday and Saturday. at O'Clock A.
on Choptank River, returning every Monday and
Thursday. leaving Denton at s o'clock A. NJ.
Freight received daily until o'clock P. N.
All Baggage at owners risk.
Tickets tor the daily trips can be had at McCaf-
frey's music store; Henry Taylor Co.. Sun Iron
at the Office corner Camden and Light streets
Fare to Oxford, Clara's Point Cambridge and Cas-
je7-tf G. L. CANNON, Agent.
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je1-te9 Bvt Brig. Gen. Vols.
Ill BEEF.

OFPIcH, DEPOT CoNAIsSARY OF SUBSISTENCE
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 30. 1866.
Sealed Proposals, of the form furnished by the
dersigned, will be received in duplicate. until Satur
day. the 23rd June at Il NJ for all the Fresh Beefre
quired for sales to Officers at the Washington Depot
This Beef will be selected from such parts Of the hind
quarters as may be desired and the ribs of the fore
quarters all to be of the finest quality.
Also at the same time and place and under the same
conditions Proposals will be received for all the
Corned Beef, required for any purpose at this Depot
1t must be of the first quality and in an une1cepton
able condition.
The contractor will be required to deliver the meat
at the house, where he will distribute it in
such quantities, and at such times officer of the
Subsistence Department may direct.
Separate proposals will be received for supplying
each. if desired.
Bidders must be present at the opening Of the bids
Payment to be made at this Office. in such funds
the Government may have for disbursement
All the Meats will be subject to rigid inspection,
and if not satisfactory. purchases in the open market
will be made. at the expense of The contractor.
All questions respecting quality and condition will
be settled by the officer of the Subsistence Depart
ment receiving the Meat.
The contract will be made for three months from
the LIST day of July 1866. such period the Com
missary General may determine.
Bids must Es endorsed Proposals for -, at
-" and addressed to the undersigned, who re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids,
q. BELL.
;e1-teo Mai A. G. s. IT. ! A.
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CITY COUNCIL.

THURSDAY, June 7.
Fret Brqnch.-A qcorum of members were pres
ent. with Jas. Young, Esq., President. in the chair
MIR. Foreman called up the bill to open Stricken
street, from Mulberry to Baker street; passed.
Resolutions in favor of C. G. Tucker, Levi Perry
and L. Lloyd, allowing them to put up certain signs
were reported from the committee on police and Jail
by Mr.. Marsh; laid over.
Mr.. Nichols, from the committee on health, re-
ported resolution granting permission to J. g. Isee,
on Fayette street. between Gist street and Medeira
alley; adopted.
of the Poor for appropriation of sos 900 for the
purpose Of providing a deadhouse, bathing pools,
hospital. &c; referred.
Petitions were presented by Mr. Nichols from W.
Ruoanda, for permission to erect bay window, and
by the President from Edward Spedden, for a car
pet for the grand jury room of the court house; re-
Mr.; MeGuire called up the resolution appropriat-
ing $1500 for the lease of lot of ground in the vi
cnty of Caroline and Bank streets and the erection
thereon OF building for primary school No. 2 post
poDed until the 18th of June.
Mr.. McGuire called up the ordinance reorganizing
the Public School system of the city; passed.
Mr., keyser called up the ordinance providing for
an additional issue of water stock 30 the extent of
Sl50.O50; passed.
Tho Branch then adjourned.
Second Bralch.-This Branch met at the usual
hour; present Daniel Harvey. Esq, President, and
Mr.. Taylor, from the committee on markets. sub
mitted resolution granting permission to hucksters
and others to erect permanent stalls the Space,
way Hall; laid over.
-noOIS OuoIeu IeSOluLlOl OF inquiry directed
to the City Commissioner as to the probable cost of
extending the Richmond market house. so as to meet
the demands OF the people of that section of the city,
adopted. "
Mr.. Burch called up the resolution directing the
Water Board and Park Commissioners to enforce the
ordinance making eight hours legal days work
under the cooperative authorities.
Mr.. Moore moved that the Water Board be struck
out to leave the resolution relate to the Park
Commissioners only; which concurred in and
the resolution then passed
Mr.. Robinson called IN the ordinance authorizing
the Northern Central Railroad to change their track
at the intersection of the same on Eastern avenue
and Eden street, passed.
Mr.. Nails submitted a resolution directing the
Sergesnt-at-Arms to take charge of the Council
chamber, &c, during the recess of the Council FIX
Mr. Burke moved that 81 be made the compensa
tonr which was concurred in, and the resolution
adopted.
Mr. Burch called up the resolution appropriating
1000 to repair the State machines; adopted.
Mr. Irelan called up the resolution directing the
Mayor, City Commissioner and City Comptroller to
advertise for proposals for the building of market
house on Lexington street. between Pearl and Green
Streets adopted Adjourned.
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TO CONTRACTORS,
&UBsIsEENSE OFFICE. U. $. ARMf,I

@sUBsIsTENCE OFFICE, U. $. ARM,
~ No. los W. LOMBARD STREET,
BALTIMORE. MD, juno 7th, 1886
SEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate viii be e.
eeiyed at this office until Il o'clock NJ. on WEDNES-
DAY, June 18th. 1866, for furnishing the United
States Subsistence Department, delivered il Bald
more, Md, with
800 bbls; KILN DRIED WHITE OR YELLOW
CORN MEAL. (which to be stated packed IN good,
strong, clean barrels, fully head lined
The Meal to be fresh ground. and warranted to
keep at least six weeks in climate as farSouth as
the 18th inst
Samples of Meal proposed for must be furnished
with proposal. 81 III
Blank forms of proposals to be had ct this dice
Conditions, requirements and payments ashereto-
fore.
For further details inquire of
THOMAS WILSON,
Bvt. Lit. Col. and c. s., U. @.A.,
Je7-tl3e Brevet Brig. Gen. Vols.
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THE NEW EXPRESS ECoNTRAGT:-Ihe, terms err Of the
contract between the men c ana tne ADAMS
are 70 be transported at one-half of cent per mile
for 81 900 for distances not over five hundred miles,
Charter of cent per mile per $1,000 silver coin and
buion at twice the rate above specified; freight on
coin and bullion to be paid in con all other MONIES
United States Treasury notes, &c, twenty-five to
fifty cents per $1,000, according to distance. &c.
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keHVY HIET..''
VALUABLE AND VERY DESIRABLE
PROPERTY
LOCATED BETWEEN BALTIMORE CITYAND
Ao0A AhD DEL !" AA11' ID - i1Ho1'A1 - '1'D
DRUID HILL PARK
At AUsvTEeN
On THURSDAY June 18th. at O'Clock. Mt the
EYCHINGE SAI'ES ROOMS Serond sfreet near
~ pnsI 0 10 I1 be ered for sala ono of the most
naces If nropertv in The city Of Batimore
r. nomnrises "a 49, ~ Wv W
~ S0-N'--''' TWENTY ONE ACREsI
Mora or Ices Kinds on North Ayenne and Garden
street extended is covered with fne forest oaks of
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q ARGE SALE OF ARMY WAGONS AM
H BALANCES, HARNESS, SCRAP IRON, &c.

CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,)
DEPOT OF WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. D. c., May q, 1866.
Will be sold at public auction, under the direction
of Brevet Brigader General G. H. Tompkins. Quar-
master, at Lincoln Depot, Washington, D. c., on
MONDAY, June II, 1866. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, large
lot of Quartermasters Stores consisting Of
1876 Army Wagons. q Army Wagons with Hay
Racks. IA two-horse Wagons, II Spring Wagons 4
Watering Carts 43 Light Carts. so two-horse Ambu-
anees Buggy 034 single sets Harness, 472 Saddles.
2157O bs. Scrap Chain, 5000 lbs. old Wagon Axles,
2S5 lbs Col Chain. 1892 Ms Lead Pipe l65 bs Scrap
Iron 25 tbs Lead, $500 TBS Scrap Steel 1900 TBS.
Scrap Tongue Irons. 1000 TBS. Scrap Brake Irons,
10000 hs. old Horse shoes 1000 IDS old Wagon Tire,
bulance Wheels. Wheelbarrows. Blankets. Buckets,
Chains Halters, Wrenches. Anvils, Smiths Bellows,
Portable FORCES, Planes Barrels Kettles Stoves, 3c.
This property has been worn, but large portion
of it is still serviceable-
The stores must be removed within five days from
date of sale.
Terms cash, in Government funds.
d. II. RUCRER,
Bvt Maj. Gen. and Chief Quartermaster.
my23-tJe9 Depot of Washington.
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FIGHTING. says the N. Y. Express. seems to be the
business that is yelest the world over just at pres
Kanucks. there the Mexicans are fighting Max and
the Imperialists. A little farther down on the man
to help them. Then. just over the way, Paraguay il
fighting Brazil and the Argentine Confederation All
Europe is getting ready for big fight. The Russians
the Mongolians and the Tartars In fact this wicked
world was, somehow, never brimful of fight as it
sadly astern,
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, oDcE,s paTEyT REAPER
AND MOWER AND SELF RAKER
With flexible Folding Finger-Bar.
BUCKEYE and OHIO

D0DGE'S PATENT EEAFER
- AND MOWER AND SELF RAKER.
With flexible Folding Finger-Bar.
BUCKEYE and OHIO
Patents combined in one Machine.
Thi. Machine, as built the past two seasons, has
met with the most complete success. In every sec
ton where it has been introduced it has taken pre-
cedence over those Machines which have heretofore
ranked as first class.
The Marsh SELF-RAKE, improved and applied
to this Machine, has also proven perfect success
We also have for SALE the celebrated Pelpher Corn
and Tobacco Pillow and Cultivator, hung on wheels;
together with all kinds of Agricultural implements.
Send for a Circular J. HIX BURTON IL CO.,
ap25-2m No. AZ South Frederick street.
NEACHINE CARDS,
I'VE LEATHER Betting
..-------- AND LEATHER HOSE,
Made Of the best materials and warranted of superb
or quality. IT.
On hand, Q general assortment of articl used by
chine Shops, &C.
The attention of consumers and dealers is called to
his PATENT STRETCHED BETTING, made OF
PURE OAK LEATHER. and warranted equal to any
made. To- -.
Orders for Cotton sad Woollen Machinery Of all
Kinds promptly attended TO ct prices.
JOHN II. HASKELL
fs26 No. IS 8, Eutaw sk
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A GAME OF SNAP.-Mr. Stevens said in the House
of Representatives. that he would not give the snap
of his finger if the third section of the report of his
committee was stricken out The Republican Sena-
tors, to man. said they would not give snap for
his plan with the third section in and SO they snapped
it out,
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'NA1 We ~ EN- eotkN.
CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
DEPOT OF WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May so, 1861
There will be sold at public auction, in and near
this city. under the direction Of Brevet Lieut. Col j.
g. c. Lee. A: Q. NJ, on THURSDAY, June IA, 1866
about 10000 bushels Of CORN in sacks at the follow
ing named points:
At Sixth street wharf. 1N0OO bushels.
At Giesboro' Depot. 10 900 bushels
The grain will be sold in lots Of 500 bushels with
to 5000 bushels ' ny
The sale will commence at Sixth street wharf at 10
CLOCK, A. NJ g and Immediately after the completion
OF the sale OF the amount at that point it will be
continued at Giesboro' Depot. "
Government boat will be in readiness at Sixth
street wharf to ferry who wish to attend the
The Grain must DO removed within ten days from
date of sale.
Terms Cash, in Government funds
D. H. FUCKER,
Brevet Mai Gen. and Chief Quartermaster.
je1-tel2 Depot of Washington.
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TH7fHE MEANING OF TsEE RUSH.
BY THE BARD OF MARBLE HALL.
oh. Colonel what's the matter now,
=, Only just look there;
Something's going on, I know
Perhaps a show fair"
oh no, my love, that crowd you see"
He answered with SMILE
Are going straight to MARBLE HALL
To get the latest style.
1T is famous place, you know,
And worthily renowned
And there the best and cheapest clothes
In Baltimore found.
All get their clothes at MARBLE HALL:
Those gentlemen won't sell
To any one suit of clothes
That does not fit him well.
They keep thousand hands at work;
There everybody goes.
For none think him q gentleman
Who buys not there his clothes"
1t shows the public taste and good sense to get the
cheapest and the best.
All the latest styles for Summer now ready at
SMITH BROS. Il CO.,
Clothiers and Merchant Tailors,
jeff 3S 40 W. BALTIMORE STREET.
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A TERRIBLE calamity befell the steamer Oak, near
the southern end of Wilmington Island. on Monday
evening, May Is. She had sailed from Savannah
Ca the Saturday previous, with crew Of Y persons
the Captain and passengers and sos bales of Upland
cotton. On Monday evening she was discovered 70
be on fire. and before the crew or passengers couIo
escape which they had to do by Jumping INTO the
water, nine were burned to death; The rest we're
rescued and taken back. The Oak drlfted ashore
ofterw rds and now lies q total wreck.