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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

STRAWBERRT FESTIVAL still in progress st
the Assembly's Church.
CKSTER MARKET To-DAY-Beef best cuts
per ID, Doc; next 25c.; Salt Beef l5aaOc: Dried
Beef, 3Oa;S5c. Veal, 25c. Mutton, chops, &c,
Lamb, &C. Lard, 25c.; Pork, fresh, pc; corn ed.
sOe-: Bacon hams, uncut25c. sliced ,35c breasts
2Uc; shoulders, 20c. Butter, 4Oa5Oc: Spring
CHIC kens, pair, 75c. aS1; Chickens pair S2aS2 So
DUCKS, pair, Sl.75. Eggs, per dozen, 25c Green
Corn, per can, 40c. Apples, per peck, 7sasI;
dried, 75c. Leeks, bh., Sc Turnips, peck
5OabU cts. Potatoes, Irish, per peck soc
reaches. dried, per quart, Is cts Beaps but
Ter, sc; white, lOal2c.; dried cherries, ot 4Oc
Eaolshes, per bunch, 2a4c Beets, per bunch, 25c
farsnIps, PIX, Soc Onions, 81. per peck; bunch
onions Sc; Carrots, soc. Fish-Shad, per pair so
a55c Herring, per bcb 15c.; Rock, large, each,
S3 small bunch, Soc; Perch, 5Oa60c.; MackereI,
&c. each; Halibut, H., Sc. Kale. peck. 25a40c:
Splnnach, &c peck. Rye, per bushel, 9Oc aSI.
Corr Meal, S1aSl TO- Shipstuff, 6OaSOc Brown
stun sue. Shorts, 4Oc Corn, shelled, slssl 10; in
ear, Dbl, S5aS6 Oats, bush, 75c. Hay, per cwt,
SlaSl25. straw, SOC. aSl Glover Hay, s5c al IS
SeleTy, pr bunch, lOc. Krout, per quart, I5c
Geese, = .50aS25O Turkeys, S2aS3 So yenison
Hesn, per To-, Doc. Cabbage, per head, 1Oa3Oc
Craneerries, per quart, 2Oa3Oc HomIny, quart
IOe: Lettuce, lalOc. Rhubarb, Sc. New Bermu.
"a POTATOES, per peek Cabbage Sprouts, 4Oa
.oc. Greer Peas, 75c. Asparagus per bunch.
i9c. Strawberries, 75c.aS1 per box. Goose
berries. l5a2Oc. per quart.
New potatoes We're offered in marker this
morning at Sl.5O per peck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

SEEING Is BELIEyISG.-If Ladies who do
not use the fragrant Sozodont will compare
teeth with those who do, they will see in an
instant more reasons for adopting IL than can
be composed into q newspaper paragraph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

THOSE CHEAP BoNNETs, Hats, Flowers.
Ribbons, Laces. Drop and Cloak Trim mings,
White Goods, Sun Umbrellas, Parasols, &c !,
3n2 E. street. near 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

BEST COAL OIL, IS cents per gallon, at Stew
arts, corner 18th and III streets. 6s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.--Last evening about
O'Clock, young German named Lewis
RhInehardt, aged about 10 years, employed as
clerk in the clothing store of Samuel Her
man. at the corner of and q streets at
tempted 10 commit suicide. There is another
hoy employed in the store. and for some time
there has been some bad feeling between them,
Yesterday this boy went to Mr. Herman, who
was out at the time, and informed him that
RhinehaTdt had stolen some of the goods and
MI Herman immediately went to the store.
when on opening thevalise several articleswer
found he fact that he was suspected of the
larceny excited Rhinehardt and going into the
back part OF the store he took ont pistol and
luulng the muZZle to his right temple pulled
the trigger, and the ball struck the skull and
passing under the scalp made its exit near the
right ear. DIR. X. s. L. Walsh was ,caIIed in
and dressed the wounds, which Were at first
supposed 10 be mortal, but this morning the
pauent Is much better, and is considered out
Of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

RELIeIoTs.-Grace Church, Island, REV
Alfred HClmead, rector which has been closed
Tor the past three Sundays, will be opened on
tomorrow for service. The church building
mas been thoroughly painted and otherwise
repaired The organ has been oyerhauled and
put IN complete order. The waiDscoting about
me chancel gives fine finish and tone TO the
whole interior OF the building Altogether the
Improvements that have been made are of
marked character, and cannot but be most ac
ceptable TO all who may be concerned. Ser
vice IN the morning at III O'Clock, and AZ in
the afternoon as usual SUNDAY school AZ o
O clock IN the morning
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LOCAL NEWS.
AMUsEMENTs, &c. ro.NIeHr

CANTEEBURY.-Lsstn night of the attractive
gramme on Monday.
STEAwHEERr FESTIVAL still in progress at
the Assemblys Church
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RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

TX q AuCC1On6ef6.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON b STREET
between Sd and IA streets, Island, ct Public
AAuetionn
p M, We shsll sell. in front Of the premises Lot
No o, in Square So. having le feet 5inches front
S6 teet ii inches deep. with side and back alleys
wishing to purchase valuable building site.
Terms: One half cash; balance. and 8 month";
secured by deed OF trust on the premises All
csnveyancing and revenue stamps ct the cost OF
the purchaser. $50 down when the property 10
my 25-d GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

REAL Estate SALES, by Green & Williams.
and back building and part lot ,. IN square
south OF square 463. at intersection of MARY
and and Virginia avenues and G. and 7th
streets, TO J: ii. ID. Richards, for $500. Frame
dwelling No. COS Virginia avenue. near TN
street, TO same. for Sl,5l5. Part lot = square
70, with two-story frame house. 20 Daniel J.
McCarty, Tor S1,@3O. LOIS 10 and II, in square
5o3, Tor IL cents per foot, to George EsIin.
Lots % aud 90, cents and mill per foot, 10
W H. Riley. Part lots II, Is. ii and Is, 50 uare
@i9, on ldh street west, between p and q
nortn, 10 John Mccarthy. for $500. Subdivision
lot ~ square 96S, corner of North Carolina
avenue and l1th street east, parts A, b and q,
70 Reuben simpson,. cents per foot ID and
r. 10 same. III cents. Lot 9, IN square 70 on X
Jno. Mel. BueI, for 2}1 cents per foot
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RY JAMES Q. MCGUIRE co., Auctioneers.

SALE OF BILLIARD SALOON FURNITURE.
On TUESDAY MORNING, May 20, oommenc.
Ing at 10 O'Clock. shall SELL at Simpsonis Bil-
lard Saloon, over Growers Theater, the Saloon
ana Bar Furniture therein, naming
marble-top Bar Counter, q feet long, lined
with copper
Two fine French plate extra thick Gilt Frame
Mirrors
] Rosewood Calendar Clock
Refrigerator
90 Oak Cane seat Chairs
Bronze light G as Chandelier
two and four light G ~ Bursers
- Marble-top Wsshstsnd, 5 feet long, with three
Basins
Out glass Tumblers, Fancy and PLAN Wine
spittoops; Pictures, window Shades, Mats, &C.
Terms cash.
my "a 10 McGUIsE 4 CO., Aucts.
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10y GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Auctiopeer,.

AUCTION SALE OF A BUILDING LOT ON 7,
STkEET NORTH. BETWEEN 18th STREET
WEST AND CONNECTIOUT AVENUE
On WEDNESDAY, the SOth instant, at s O'Clock
p. m. We shall sell. on the premises, Lot No. o.
subdivision Of original Lot No. !, in Square No.
less. SS' ~ "
Terms: ODe-half cash; balance In six and twelve
months. secured By . deed Of trust the premises
All conveyancine and revenue stamps at the coat OF
the purchaser. $50 down when sold.
m 25-d GREEN 4 WILLIAMS Aucts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
QY W. L. WALL 4 CO., Auetioneers

SMALL FRAME HOUSE IN THE FIRST WARD
AT AUCTION.
On MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 2sth, at six
O'Clock, we will sell, en- the premises, the follow
ing described property Part of Lot ls, Square
81 TIE same being 50 feet the north side of said
lot, along ID feot alley, and fronting Is feet on
80 foot alley on the west side of said lot, contain
ing $50 square feet.
The above property is situated on an alley be.
tween I'D and sd and and streets, improved
by Q small Frame House.
Terms cash. WI. WALL CO.
my3 Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
by J. Q. MCGUIRE a CO., AuctiOneers.
FINE BUILDING LOT on CAPITOL HILL AT

FINE BUILDING LOT ON UAPITOL HTLL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
On TUESDAY, the 29th day of May, 1856, az 81,
CLOCK y. m, on the premises, shall sell, under
adec1ee Of the supreme Court Of the District Of
Solumbla, passed In cause Ne. Gal. Eq. Doe =
part OF Lots and in Square 7S6, fronting TWEEN
Z seven ca feet three 90 inches on East
capitol street. and running back eighty 1907 feet
WIN the privilege OF using two alleys each feet
inches wide on the east and west sides OF the prem
east, and in q desirable neighborhood.
Terms One third of the purchase money in
cash and the balance In two equal payments al six
and twelve months. with interest. 20 be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser 10 the satisfaction OF
the Trustee, or all cash at the option OF the pur
chsseIs. Stamps and conyeyancing az purchasers
cost W " FENnAII TTnstaa
my q J. G. MCGUIRE CO., Aucts
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AUCTION SALES
RY JAS. o. MCGUIRE . co.. Auotio...r.

RY JAS. Q. MCGUIRE co.. Auot,os..r,.
HOUSEHOLD ygIEIfuRI AT AUCTION.
cling ct le clock, ne shail cell at No 3I2 q 81.
corner OF 18th, small lot Of Household Effects.
naming in part
Mahogany Hxircloth Sofa
Walnut Haircloth Chairs and Rockers
Walnut secretsry aad BeoRca..
walnut Mar BILE TOP Bureau and w sshstsud
Large walnut Bedstesd and washstand
Cottage Chamber Suite, Cottage Bedstes
hair and u usk Mattresses
One and Wood seat ChAirs, Clock
Iotlet ware, Crockery and Glassware
walnut Extension Dining Table
infran carpets and oiiclsth, Refrigerator.
my ad JAS. g. MCGUIRE CO.. Auess.
RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Austionsers.
VALUABLE TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE
AND LOT on 18th street west, between M aud
streets north. st Public Auction.
on mONDAf. the 18th instant, st o clock ,.
m, We shall cell. in front Of the premises. part
Lot No 6, In Square No. "a. having n feet trent
by 100 feet deep 60 50 feet paved alley, with the
IMPROVEMENTS, consisting Of we'll built two. story
Frame House Location IL very desirable, being
In good neighborhood.
Terms: One half cash balance in 6 and II
months, secured BY deed Of trust on the premises
All conveyancing snd revenue stamps 81 the cost
OF the purchaser. go down when the property u
my I'D GREEN q WILLIAMS. Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
RY ". L. WALL 4 CO., AustioneerS.

We will sell, on WEDNESDAY, EVENING. Nav
80, at clock that fine Building Lot on corner az
9th street and New York avenue, being Lot No I
in pavidsons subdivision Of Square No. 81
Also, House and Lot. next adjoining, on the cor
Terms made known at time Of sale. Oonyeyspe.
ing and stamps ct cost Of the purchaser.
myA W. L. WALL Co Aucts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
RY GREEN q wILLIAns, A1ctienssrs.

TWO TM0;syoRY BRICK HOUSES And LOTS
~ ,tr IlNS On sS fsot Alley between 9Th and
Public Auction.
On FRIDAY, the hrst day Of June next, ct six
tyo.story Brick Houses, containing rooms each,
with porches, being part Of Lot No. ~, In Square
alleys. Any one Wishing to purchase fns paying
property viii ind IL 70 their Advantage 70 attend
the sale.
Terms: one.half cash; balance in SIX month";,
secured by deed Of trust on the lremisss. All
the purchaser. ESQ down When the property IA
nv I'D GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
ID salss-rsoms No. 09S Psnnsylyanis svsuu,

Nagie %. WIN give their Dsrgonsl sstseuoa .
the sale Of Zeal D-tats and Household Harnitars g
the restdencs Of antilles declininG hoasskesllng.
Also - the SEES Of stocks 81 0roceries end msls
Harness. 10. dec lily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26
RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
vALUABLI THREE.sTORY ANp BASE
MENT BkICk house AND LOT AT PUB

On WEDNESDAY. the sOth instant, ct o'clock
2, M, ye shall cell, in front Of the premises,
7 streets north, having n feet front By 100 feet
deep to fine beck alley, in Square No. Sl1, with
Brick House, with basement, having all the nod.
ern Improvements. hne saloon ysriors, large bed
through the house, and An excellent hydrant Of
Potomac water in the yard.
Terms: One-baH cash; balance in 6, II and IA
months; secured By deed Of trust on the property
All convey ncing and revenue stamps ct the cost
sold.
my 2s-d GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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RYJ. O. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioneer..

- W "CuSinh q US Aucuoneers.
EXECUTORS SALE OF TWO BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSES AND LOTS ON NEW JIR-
sEi AVENUE, NEAR sTREET NORTH.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May nd. af six
O'Clock, on the premises, we shall cell, Lots and
:, in h. b. Sweenys subdivision Of Square $50
fronting about rs feet on New Jersey avenue, near
l. street north, and running through 20 Sd street
west, improved BY two three -story brick dwelling
houses, well built with side lot % each, and will
be sold separately.
Terms enc half cash; residue in six and twelve
months, secured upon the property. Oonveyancing
ct the cost Of the purchaser.
Sale peremptory.
II the terms Of sale are not complied with within
one week from day Of sale, the property will be re-
sold 1T the risk and expense Of the defaultng par
JAMES FITZPArRICK.
Executor Dominic Conroy
my n-da J. Q. MCGUIRE co, Aucts
S1HE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UN-
TIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May q, came hour
and place.
JAMES FITZPATRICK, Executor.
my S-du j. g. MCGUIRE a co.. Aucs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

by N. K. WALSH q CO., AuctIoneers,
- No. ass Pa. sv., corner 10th street
THE PARK HOUSE RESTAURANT. No ssa
STREET, AT AUCTION
On TUESDAY. May q. at 4 o clock D. m , will he
sold, without reserve, the Park House Restauran
No. 332 street. under deed of trust 20 T. m
ReesH, comprising all the Goods and Chsttels of
said house, rs per schedule.
The Lease OF said House and Lot
We enumerste:-Statuary. Oval Mirrors, Her.
ring Sale, Paintings, Fixtures Of Bar Room. 2
Marble-top Counters and Fixtures, Marble-top
Tables, Round and other Tables, Cooking Stove,
Stove; Carpets, Chairs, Is Bedsteads and Bedding
Mashstands, Bureaus, Desk, &C, &C.
my ss,st NIX. walsh / Co, huets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

10 00MS AND TABLE BOARB CAN DB OBJ
~ tAined In 0eorgetovn, ct No. - Dunbarton
street. References required % 1e-Ins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-26

II = n Ov L.
fHH NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE. CON.
PANY OF WASHINGTON,
HAVE sEh9sHTsspp 1 TIVE nNVEsS StiIof TO No.
Nsxt A The Garner Of Seventh street. In thu
Bsnkers' and Brokers' Telegraph Once.
DIRECTORS.
Ch.s Knap, =. Wallach,
Geo W. Riggs, Daniel Dodd,
Thoc. Berry, b. O. fshnostock,
q 8. Gideon, WIN. Ofxon.
Marshall BToyn.
CHA6 KNAPP. Presideut
GEO. ". RIGGS, Vice President.
y. d. LARNER, esoretary. M 81
NSHE ONLY IeTABLISHMINT HOW IN
J. the District Of Columbia or Asxal--
dria, vhsrs Planes and 0Ra Ans can b
tksrssshiv tsns6 snd reRsirsd ts q VeU
PIANO EORfl nAHUT1OTORY.
Numerous incontrovertible references can b
gssa q the establishment, No. ls5 llth street,
lev Door north 81 Penn syonus.
ssd second had PIANOS and oIoIHs. 9. e.sy
terms. .. $3.50 sDMIA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

Henry Morrill,, of England, has turned
over to the United States Government
f4OO sterling, which remained in his hand
when the rebellion was suppressed, be-
longing to the Confederate States. Mr.
Morrill, is liberal Of other peoples money.
"Hallo there, how do you sell wood ?'
"By the bundle" SLOW long has it been
cut :" "Four feet" 81 mean how long
has it been since you cut it :" "Nolonger
than it is now" "Look here, old fellow,
you are too bright to live long"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

ANOTHER UNION OF CHuRCHEs.-We are
gratified to announce that what have here
tofore been known as the Old and New
School Presbyterian churches in Harrison
burg, are soon to be united under the SUI
pervision and care Of one pastor. The COM
mittee of ministers and elders appointed
by the Lexington Presbytery to visit these
churches and adjust the differences be-
tween them have just performed that deli
cate duty.-Rockingham Register.
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nIsGQIIrT1QNS.

nISSOLUTION.-The concern OF
u TARDY i WILLIAMS having been changed
on the LIST OF February last, the name OF that con-
Germ wni only be used by either partner In wind
The concern OF s. g. TARDY & @ o is this day
dissolved By the withdrawal Of JAMES T., WILL
LIAMS. s.. C. TARDY having assumed the re.
sponsibility OF the payment OF the debts oil that
concern, will alone be authorized from this date 70
sign the name OF s. g. TARDY aCO. All persons
Indebted to the concern will therefore make pay
ment 10 him. 8. q. TARDV,
JAMES T. WILLIAMS.
RICHMOND, Novembera 81, 1896.
The undersigned will continue the hUCTlOs
and COMMISSION BUSINESS nj. the old stand
corner OF Seventeenth and Dock streets, where he
will be pleased to see the patrons of the late hrms.
All business entrusted TO his care shall have
p'" S. C. TARDY.
In Withdrawing from the concern OF s. G: TAX.
DY q co, | return ny sincere thanks 10 my
friends for the very liberal patronage extended 70
the above firm, and request a continuation oil the
same to my late partner Mr.. !: G. X
no hts JANE IL l.. "ibLlhmo.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14


GREAT SHORT ROUTE TO THE
VI NORTH, EAST. AND WEST HA Ta6
RAILROAD, CARRYING The UNITED sTATn1
NAIL TWICE DAILY .-ELR6ANT CARS WITH
NEW PATENT SLEEPING CHAaRs On Al
route issuing THROUGH TICKETS and THROUGH
BAGGAGE CHECKS from Richmond TO the clues
North, East, and West. -
Trains on this road are now run ~ follows : The
DAY THROUGH MAIL TRAIN leaves .Richmona
daily ats so A. NJ, arriving IN WAshington p In
p. NJ, connecting with the EARLY AFTERNOON
EXPREss TRAINS for the NORTH, EAST. and
The NIGHT THROUGH MAIL TRAIN. With
ELEGANT CARs with NEW PATENT SLEEPING
CHAIRS attached. leaves Richmond daily a. H.W
p. NJ, arriving In Washingtoa az $50 Ma con.
Meeting with the EARLY MORNING TRIMS TOT
ths NORTH, EAST. and WEST NO EXTRA
CHARGE F0R SLEEPING CHAIRS. -
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN, with local sx-
press packages, leaves richmond daily Sundays
excepted al a.Is p. NJ. arriving in Frsderisk'-
TT,HsRReoiUeoa TICKETS and TaRoUaH BAGGAGE
CHECKS to Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and all the prin
eipal cities In the West.
for further information and through tickets
apply at the Office Of the Company, corner Broad
and Eighth streets, Shockoe Hill.
J. b. GENTRY, General Ticket Agent,
SAnrEI RUTH. Superintendent. ,e.g...nOJ Z
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

MYSTERIOUS Observation-Disclosures
r. NJ. Mcintosh, from Richmond, Va,
music teacher, having in his possession
letters of recommendation from the clerg!
and editors of that city, left his boarding
house in this city on Monday the Sd in
slant, to spend a few hours in Washington
since which time nothing has been heard
of him. 1t is feared he has been FOUL.
dealt withx-Alerandria Gazette, 18th.
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General order No. "A from the Wal De
partment, dated July 9Th, 1866, which di
reefs, in case the civil authorities neglec
to cause the arrest and bring to trial often
ders, the military shall arrest such often
ders and retain them until the civil officer
are ready and willing to try them, is to b'
enforced in South Carolina.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILRoAD Coal
RIruMaNn Va Nrvamhar A Ig68- II

CHM AND PETERSBURG RAILRoAD Coat ~
RIcHkosD. VA. November ), 1855. -
WINTER SCHEDULE.-Onan and after
w MONDAY the sth instant the trains on this
road will run as follows:
Leave Richmond daily At 40 A. n. and 10 p.
M, and arrive at Petersburg at SEQ A. n. and s.7e
p. n.
NJ, and arrive at Richmond at 8 ~ a. N. and u.e
p. NJ. All Of the above mentioned trains make
close connections with the trains for the North ana
On MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS. and. TRIpAYg
FREIGHT and ACCOMMODATION TRAIN viii
10 A. M. This train, running south. viii connect
with the train from Petersburg TO Norfolk.
only at Chester, and 4. 20 A. M. and the a.o p. i.
trains will stop only at Rice's, Half way, Chestsri
and Manchester, q signal being given and thsJ
A. M. train from Petersburg and the
DATI0N TRAINS viii stop at places named In the
schedule. Is. H.. dILL,
no ats Engineer and superintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

COLUMBIA, S. c., December 1.-THE
Committee on Federal Relations Of the
Legislature will report adversely tO-mor-
row on the question of adopting the con-
stitutional amendment, but will recon-
mend the State to invite all the States in
the Union to hold at an early day a ma
tional convention, to discuss and determine
the issues now dividing the sentiment Of
the country. The report will be adopted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

THE CURRENCY.-I learn from the best
authority that a majority of the Committee
on Banks and Currency are opposed to any
increase of national bank currency, and
they propose to remedy what is deemed an
unjust distribution of national currency in
the North, and furnish the South what is
required by a pro rata reduction of that
now furnished to the existing banks
Washington Correspondence Philadelphia
ToI,o,.
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The official returns Of the Insurance Commits.
sioners OF New York and Massachusetts, place this
Company among the leading life corporations OF
the country, ITS PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS TO
LIABILITIES BEING GREATER THAN THOSE
OF MOST OTHER COMPANIES.
POLICIES issued on all the various systems at
the usual rates, and the most liberal inducements
offered to members.
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE IN CASH, or made re-.
versionary, as the assured may elect.
PREMIUM NOTES for a portion OF the annual
payment will be takenif desired.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Y CHANGE OF SCHEDULE % and after
betw cen Richmond and 6taunton daily (SundEvs
exceptedl, leaving Richmond at 30 A. n, ana
between Stanton and Jackson's river n weekiy,
east, at 4. 20 p. NJ. on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY,
and FRIDAYS, and leaving Jackhon's nser az
DAYS. The accommodation train will be run be-
tween Charlottesville and Richmond on MON.
DAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and lesv.
3.ib p. n. Freight trains leave kichmond on
TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS, and a.
THROU0H TICKETS to Lexington, Harrison;
burg, and other points in the Valley, and TO all
prominent points In the southw est, can be puS.
oc2 III General superintendent.
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WHAT THE PRESS SAYS.

Ia LIE -
Gan eminently sound and reliable Life Corpo-
ration. The management are from among our
best business men, and are noted for integrity and
honorable dealings. The Company offers the most
serrer.
"To a sound pecuniary basis It unitss an intel.
ligent and careful control"
"None OF our Life Companies are making better
progress in Observation-Disclosures Quarterly Re-
rieD.
"We regard the Company as being under excel
lent management, and in a sound financial condi.
tion. Methodist.
ats annual statement exhibits a vigorous
growth. 1t Is a safe and reliable Company.'-m.
dependent.
"shows first class management and ability
Nsp York Commercial AdueTtiser.
"a good Company beyond contingency. TIT.
buns.
"sound, solvent, and ailusnt."- Wall Street
UnderloriteT.
"The Knickerbocker is in the front rank Of
American Life Insurance Societies. We can hearth.
ly commend the Office as one worthy OF implicit
confidence. "-Rdilrodd Journal.
The undersigned, general agents for the State OF
Virginia for the above excellent and popular ON
pany, are prepared to receive applications for
LIFE INSURANCE,
on all the various systems, at the usual rates.
They are also prepared to receive applications
for agencies of the KNICKERBoCKER at all prom
inent points in the State, and will place agencies
in GOOD HANDS on very favorable terms.
The KNICKERB0CKER has complied with the
deposit law Of Virginia.
THOMAS NJ. ALFRIEND & SON,
General Insurance Agents, Richmond, Va.
DR.. o. +. MANSON, Medical Examiner. de Ats