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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27

Tenth Prize. Cottage residence. five rooms;
lot 100 by 10 feet, on Borland avenue. near
Memphis and Charleston railroad, near corpo-
ration line. Valued at $1,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27

Ninth Prize. Seventy-fve and a half acres
Of woodland near Raleigh. Shelby county,
This is very desirable. and an excellent prize.
Valued at $1,000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27

FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
" of Trust, to me executed by Jno. Scott and
John D. Armour, on the twenty-tifth day Of
October, eighteen hundred and. sixty five, to
secure the payment of certain promissory
note therein described, and Which Deed is re-
corded in the Req ter's Office Of Shelby county,
in Record Boos "a, art !, pages 1852, 1853 and
154. shall proceed TO sell TO the highest and
best bidder, for cash, on the premises in the
city CT Memnhis, Monday, December 3D. 1861,
between I he hours of 10 and y o'clock, the fol-
10 ing described property, viz: Part of original
county lot four hundred and ninety-six $3.50,
beginning at a point four hundred and seventy
FIVE feet (475l cast of she intersection of Ian
derdale and Madison streets; thence running
west on the line Of Madison street thirty feet
$50; thence T INNING north one hundred and
sixty tltOl feet to an alley. which runs between
Madison and Court streets, parallel with each I;
thence running east thirty co., feet on the line
Of said alley; thence running south one hun
dred and C6Ol feet, TO the place Of beginning I;
being the west halfoflot number Sixty-four t6i).
The title 70 the above property is supposed
TO be good; but will convey only as Trustee.
p. II. DAVE.
Memphis, Nov. II. 1867. 62sl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27
LIST OF PRIZES.

A~Af0 - - 100 1850
The First and Capital Prize: Col. NJ.
G. Gallaway's valuable residence, corner OF
Court and Third streets, Memphis, one block
vicinity of all the Federal, State and County
Offices, Lot S71a feet front by sSH deep.
Valued at $4,000.
Second Prize: A cottage residence of ten
rooms, with lot 65 by 100. in tho city of Chicago.
ILL.,, only three quarters of mile from the
heart of the city, and within one block of the
street railroad intersecting every part Of the
city. Valued at $500.
Third Prize: One residence lot adjoining
the above property, Is by 100 feet, very avail
able for residence and desirably located.
Fourth Prize: Ono residence lot adjoining
the above property, % by 100 feet. Valued at
Fifth Prize One residence lot adjoining
above, also % by 100 feet. Valued at $500.
Sixth Prize. A most valuable manufactur-
ing site, with perpetual fall of ~ feet of
water. situated in Winston county. Alabama,
with 100 acres of land. Valued at $4,000.
Seventh Prize. The franklin Female In
stitute at Holly Springs. Miss. a handsome
and well CONSTRUCTED school building. most
eligibly located. This is very desirable prop
erty. Valued at $4,000.
Eighth Prize. Lot No. 5 in Hays subdi-
-. -. 10 g..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27
DAINTs FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS.

DAINTS FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS.
II The Grafton Mineral Paint Co. arc now
manufacturing the Best. Cheapest and most
Durable Paint in use; two coats well put on.
mixed with pure Linseed Oil, win last 10 OF IS
years; it is Of a light brown or beautiful choco-
late color, and can be changed TO green, lead.
stone. drab. olive OF cream, 10 suit the taste Of
the consumer. Il j. valuable for Houses, Barns,
Fences, Carriage and Car makeis Pals and
Woodeu-ware, Agricultural Implements, Canal
Boats. Vessels aud ships Bottoms, Canvas.
Meta and shingle Roofs Oit being Fire and
Water proof. Floor Oil Cloths Zone manufac-
turer having used 5000 bbls. the past year,, and
ssapsint ior any purpose is unsurpassed for
BODY, durabil ". elasticity. and adhesireness.
Price Sc per btl. OF 800 lbs, which will supply
farmer for years 10 come. Warranted in all
eases rs above. Send for a circular which gives
full particulars. None genuine unless branded
IN trademark Grafton Mineral Paint. Ad-
dress, DANIEL BIDWELI,
tA "a Pearl street. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-27

Eighth Prize. Lot No. in Hays subdi-
vision. Memphis; size 1872 by S52 feet. A beau
tiful building lot. Valued at $4,000.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.

once Ne, ~ NIAdison tstreel
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15- The Company is now prepared TO issue
Policies in all the various forms Of Life Insu-
rance. and respectfully solicit public patron
age. 32-l1l
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM CHICAGO.

CHIAGo, Jan. s.
A Des MONIES special says the trial OF Or.
wig, for embezziement Of he State funds is
going on to-day, Governor Lowe being on the
stand
The telegraph lines run to day for the frs,
time into Iowa City.
A ssitchman was run over and killed st
Iowa City 10 day. while coupling cars. He
died after three hours suffering.
The navigation between Cairo and 81.
Louis is still open.
Gov Cfapo. of Michigan, who has been
sick for several days IS now thought TO be be-
yond recovery.
adsiees from Europe state thai there il a
special demand for American securities
The Executive Board of the Illinois Agri
cultural Society Is nov in session ut Spring
field. The exhibition Of vines and fruits is
unusually large
The Illinois Wool Growers Convention
met At The Capi,sl to-day. A. h. Nee nnell
Of Sangamou IN the chair. Nearly thirty
new members joined the association. Much
interest is reported, especially on the tarf
question.
a Topeka special says the greatest ex-
citemen. ever before known prevails over
the senatorial election.
The passenger train on the Illinois Central
Railroad going south was thrown off the
track near Mendoza Miss NJ. Wilson. Of
Akron, Ohio, was killed and several injured.
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How Trey Dofr IN MaiyE--Qnaker young
ladies in he >taie of Maine. it Is said, still
continue 10 kiss the lips vi the young temper
ance men to see If they have been tampering
with liquor. just imagine beautiful young
women with all The dignity Of an exec
utive officer and the innocence Of dove,
with the charge:
''Mr -. the ladies believe you are in
the habit Of tamperins with liquor. and they
have appointed me 10 examine you accord :
ing to our rui-s Are you wiling
You ned acquiescence
She gently steps closer up to you, lays her
soft white arms around yoar neck, dashes
hack her raven curls, raises her sylph like
form upon iii, toes. her SNOWY, heasihg bos
ntn aeainst your own. and win her angelic
features lit up with u smile rs sweet hens.
en-, places her rich. rosy. ponly sweet, sugar.
molasses, lily. rosebud. cream tart. apple
pie, peach pudding, apple d1mping,, ginger
bread. nectar lips agsinN yours. and 10, Je-
rusalem. hpid US 7 kisses, by erack.y Hnr>
rah for the gals and The Maine Law. aud death
to all opposition. A
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BY TELEGRAPH.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
FROM Ell ROPE.
PER ATLANTIC CABLE.

NEW YORK. Jan. Z.
The following dispatches have been re-
ceived over the Cable:
LoxnoS, Jan. s.-The Times says: Sir
Frederick Bruce has been instructed TO as
certain whether the United States Govern,
ment will submit the Alabama claims to ar
bitratiou, provide the points are previously
agreed on.
BERIIS. Jan. s.-The election of the New
/ German Parliament, has been ordered for the
18th of February.
LoSpox. Jan. s.-General Miller, Presi-
dent of the Fenian Council. pronounces Ste
phens humbug aud cheat. iu the London
Times.
The Pope, it is reported, will not abandon
Rome
Consuls are steady at ol,
American securities S. 5-20s 72S; III.
Central gil.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. s-The Federal Assem-
bly, Of Switzerland have voted loan of IL
oou, ,oOoi. for the manufacture Of bseech load
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their equivalent, At the expense Of the State
II is said the lack Of snow in all parts Of
WISCONSIN, j. seriously interfsriug With the
lumber interest =
The Ohio State Democratic Convention
met to-day. The Districts we're well repre-
sented. j. w. Christian WIS appointed tenn
po~ry Chairman, and A. j. Mullaine tempo>
rary Secretary. A naval committee was ap>
pointed, consisting Of one from each district,
as Committee on Resolutions, among whom
was c. l.. Vailandigham. A motion was
made 10 refer all resolutions to the Commit
tee without debate, which, after some short
discussion, vas referred to the Committee on
Rules. A Communication was received from
the kentucsE State Central Committee ask
ing the cooperation OF the Democracy of
Ohio IN calling National Convention next
summer, to meet at Louisville. Referred to
Committee on Resolutions.
The Convention then took q recess.
Geo. H. Pendieton will be President.
Judge Thurman will probably be the nomi-
nee for Governor.
There is to be a grand Jacksonian banquet
Tonight a, the Neil House
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM NEW YORK.

" NEy YoRK, Jan. 8.
Tho u.r N comes out with strong pro-
,os, aaa;ns, IN. impeachment Of The Presi>
A., on he ,rou nd that Mr. johnson only
s,,la.s ~h.ps osbers i, ON scksnnto Hachan-
an. an lead lha way. urgi.g tha, the impesch .
men, would work confusion in business. and
cans. : d~lky III the need o. legislation II
hopes the Judiciary Commiisee ~ "os ~
port on the subject until the beginning " 'ne
next Congrfss,
The fst6fwe tAhee mnch The tame Rronou
10 express And sleeoanre the muvenNA -.
The No. f;esmSn Democratic ASknthk
jo~soal. cnllsdaIks New TnlsE, apada "
6r,s appearance thia morning.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
CHrcAGo. Jan. 8.

CHICAGO, Jan. =.
A Washington dispatch says that the Press
ideut veto of the District OF Columbia SUI
frage bill was re -efv.d by the Senate AT one
o clock Yesterday afternoon. After briei
debate between Messrs Cowan, johnson and
Duoiitle. in defense of the veto, aud Of Sen
ater Williams, OF Oregon. against it, a vote
VA. taken unon the tual passage OF the bill
over the veto wh-ch. resulted IN twenty ,mne
yeas len nays, and eleven absent.
The Senate then proceeded to discuss the
Nebraska bill, which consumed the balance
ofthe day.
The House was mainly engaged in hearing
and discussing resolutions relative 10 the ini-
peachmeut oi.ihe President. Mr.. Ashley 5
resolution being OF special interest. In q
resolution 10 lay it on the liable, only tive Re-
pu ,lican members voted yea
The Second Auditor OF the Treasury has
issued still more stringent rules Tor the SET
clement ui the accounts of deceased soldiers,
for tn reason that frauds have been perpe
trated upon the Department by the whole
sale. Quite a number Of persons implicated
In these frauds nave been convicted and zen
fenced to imprisonment TO terms varying
from TWO to seven years. Parties charged
th ffenses of this character are arraigued
for trial in Indiana, Northern and Southern
New York. Ohio. aud Illinois, and strong
efforts are being made to convict Them.
Al the annual meeting yesterday ot the
Mercantile Association Of Chicago. 1t wal
stated that the trade of the city was damaged
by cholera last season 10 the amount oi
S3. DuU.O 900 IL was urged that Board o
Health with far greater power than this
present Board, should be authorized by ths
Legislature.
The decision on the test oath case will mo-
be had until the 4ih The majort,
ouinion will be delivered by Judge Grier
who is sustained by Clifford, Nelson, Field
and Wayne. The dissenting opinion viii bs
delivered by Judge Miller, and will be sus
taiu.d by Chase Swayne and Davis.
The consolidation of the Quartermaster
subsistence and pay Departments of the arm,
IA engaging the attention OF The Genera
officers now in Congress. General Grant i
understood TO favor it.
Il il reported that the Committe on Way
and Means will not make any change in th
tax on cotton.
Justice Nelson, yesterday delivered al
opinion in The New York Bank cases, affirm
. tue the decision vf the lower courts.
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news SUMMARY.

Gold closed at $l.s4i IN New York yes
terday.
The Mississippi river is now gorged by
ice near Columbus, Ky.
The Cleveland Board of Trade have
adopted the Genital system.
The German Parliament meets on Feb.
18th.
The two Hamiltons who robbed the bank
at Elkhorn, Wisconsin, have been arrested
in New Mexico.
Emperor Napoleon presented Minister
Bigelow. on his retiring. with an autograph
letter and copy of his works.
The American yachtmen ia England are
receiving much attention. invitations have
been received by them to visit Paris and
Russia
The Pope, in receiving his callers on
New Years day referred in severe terms to
the want Of adherence TO Papacy manifested
by those he had deemed friends.
The Roman Catholic church Of ST.
Thomas Manor. Charles county Maryland,
built one hundred and 6l,y years ago, has
been destroyed by fire.
Rosa Baltzell and her father, Henry
Strong, were shot, probably fatally, at Allie
ghany City, Pa, by Henry Batzell, the hus>
band OF Rosa. Cause-a clandestine mar,
rage.
The Lincoln Monument Association OF
Illinois has adopted memorial petition to
the Legislature, asking aid to complete the
monument
On January lst Illinois State bonds
amounting to S2ls,si9 40, principal and in
terest, we're paid at the office Of the State Au-
ditor
The efforts OF the French Government 70
form quadruple alliance with England,
Prussia and Austria had failed. England
favors an alliance with Prussia provided the
latter will guarantee the ind.pend, nee of
Belgium.
AT private party of yachtsmen on New
Year eve, in New York, bets on the great
yacht race were settled TO the amount Of
$4,000. In some icstances odds had been
given on the Henrietta; in others odds were
held on the field against her.
1T has transpired that by directions from
Eayiand the sentence of the condemned Fe-
nlans Is eoninuted to twenty years mprison
ment ia the Penitentary.
The Raitrodd Gazette gets off the follow =
l,p nh, -,
speaking or wiring, # Mr.. B.teman would
SIMPLY designate the travelling artists Of his
concert troupe as Parep ,tetics
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.

SENATE.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, from the Finance Com.
mittee, reported . resolution, appropriating
$4,000 10 defray the expenses or the joint
ketrenchment Committee; also. u resolution
asking the President if the Civil Rights bill
has been violated, and what steps have been
taken to punish the offenders.
Mr.. CRAGlN'S S bill provides that the Pres
ident, with the consent Of the Senate, shall
appoint Pension Agents for the term Of four
years, three for each State and Territory.
Mr.. LANE presented mon oriai IRON
the soldiers and sailors, who complain that
they are being dismissed 70 make place for
men who plotted treason against the nation
during the late war. Deferred.
Mr.. SHERMAN reported a bill repsyina
the Winona L St. Paul Railroad Sd, ,424 over
paid Imports. =
Mr.. HOWARD introduced a bii, au,horiz>
ing the payment of the rewards offered for
the capture Of Jefferson Davis. 1t is the
same bill as introduced last session. Re-
ierred to Committee on Finance.
The Nebraska bill was next taken up. Mr..
Brown amendment being under considera
ton.
Messsrs Sumner. Grimes and Edwards OPP
posed the admission without impartial Auf
fnge. 80
" Mesrs. Howard, Wade and Kirkwood ar
gaed ia lis favor. MH
Mr.. COWAN opposed both bill and amend
ment.
Mr. MORRILL, offered q resolution in>
strueiing ,he Secretary Of the Senate 10 send
the District Safrage BILL to the Secretary Of
State, with the usual certificate OF its passage
by two thirds vote of each House. Adopt
ed
The Nebraska bill was resumed.
Mr.. CRESWELL Of Maryland favored the
Brown amendment and snid he was a new
convert 10 The doctrine Of negro suffrage.
Mr.. SAuLSBUkY Of Delaware asked If
negroes vote in Maryland.
Mr.. CRESWELL said they did until lslo
and hoped they would again.
The suhjec, will be resumed tomorrow,
with soue hope Of reaching vote.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM MEXICO.
NgwYoaK, Jan. 8.

NEW1ORK, Jan. O.
The Heralds New Orleans special says
at Mejis 10 prepared TO evacuate San Luis
Potosi.
Mexican advices state that schooner had
sailed from Galveston with 6ve planters from
Austin, Texas, and their goods, emigrants to
Paxhsm. Mexico.
Maxmilian. in passing through Or 5izuna
has been hotly pursued by puerrillas.
Perote has been bombarded by the Impe-
raiisis.
Two more Liberal chiefs have declared for
Ort-ga.
Miramon had quarters established at Gu
adagari
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM MINNESOTA.


CHIcaco. Jan. 8.
The Minnesota Legislature met to-day and
organized hy electing Wilson, Of winena.
Secretary of the Senate, and Farmer, Of Fill
more. Speaker. With these exceptions. all
the officers of both Houses, down to the FIRE
men, are returned soldiers.
MISxEAro1is. Jan &.
A dis,iler was seized to-day for frauds on
the Government
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM CHICAGO.
.Iiitasss Lesislssure.


''cAGo, Jan. 8.
The Illinois Legislature is nov q Ths
and the standing coma iltees appoints d.,.
real vNk Of the session commences TO-
Mr. Corwin. Of LaSaiie county was elecie.
Speaker of the House by vote OF 80 70 "a
Mr. Casey was his opponent. Geuend lip
pincott was elecsed Secretary of the Senate
An e ec,ion for the rest oi the officers Of the
Senate was held. with the following result:
Charles Edwards First Assistant Secretary
J NJ Adair, SECOND Assistant Secretary
John Maxoe Third Assistant Secretary; b.
Rice. Second Assistant. and Isasc Mitchell,
Third Assistant. Before the election Of
Second Assistant, Sensscr McConn moved to
dispense with Second Assistant, on the
ground that there was no need for such An
ofic~r. The motion Vas laid on the iatie BY
a vote Of 10 to Q. The Senate ihen contin.
ned its election: Wm Mmcnell, Sersesut- at
Arms Joha II Lo,hsr, Assistant; Z. A.
pHrka, PoxamAGass. A#s
A resolution wss adopted emitting each
member and olicsr V Gfr daily pspsrs, OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM CANADA.

NEw York Jan. 8.
A Herdld's Montreal special says that Sir
John Michtal has received no confirmation of
The reported communication OF The sentence Of
the fenian prisoners
The Confederation bill defeated by
large majority at Prime. Edward Island.
ST. Lawrence river is closed with ice at
Kingston.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SaS FRAxcrsco. Jan s.
The Nevada Legislature organized yester
day
DeI.one'. chances for the Z. S. Senate is
considered the hest,
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Probable Death srGov. Crapo.
LANSING, Mich, Jan. 8.
Governor Crapo is thought TO be dying this
morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-09
FROM ST. LOUIS.

Sr. Louis. Jan g.
The caucus at jefferson City last night
decided on nothing aud broke upin consider
nble confusion. Srperase caucuses pf the
Radicals are heing held TO night. and pari
teeliug runs high. 1t is rumored that Fleieh
or will Withdraw.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Jam 8.
The house PASSED the District Suffrage
Bill oxer the Presidents veto by vote OF
lib to 3s
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Cards.
4. MILLER 4 CO.,
0OtlF1i -WMkrrs MM0 Aheef
zr,sN Workers.

I'm Fifth st., near 0odman's Pork House,
.fe psstar-d Z, max. sl kind. Of Boilers, nth
fubui.r dpnbi~ dn-d TO ord.r Also ait kfnds ot
.hees'trn stosk snca Buesr p.ss I'd Ksati.-
iron. Mil 4nd Ds-ing 40 /, iron oors .nd shut.
for bild ngs and nli other ~o.t IN au- tgre eef
action givsl OF No charge made p.rtculsr .tt-, iii,
,~h IN rep fffnv tspr2k-d1y
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THr sssr yssrrtsr srrp ND Nnsr F-xrxfous sIIrp-
rxs G, cHss srIN THE WORLD ~ accomLa
ny al aigiif traius tlfs rai~A,
The national Republican., 1867-11-06
coMMrRoiAL


WheAtis shade aInsr. Corn Arm. Pork dali and
Cotton dali al lsH cents for kiddiing Uelsnds
RRTsgnn Rns Ssi: sgiIit. turpsntins hrm At sss's
=, BAIIisc.s. soy. S.Th. market for s,ur 1. ia.s.
Whsa. -Reeeipts $50 bushels white and l. sOt
bushels red The market 10 usehanasd. Sales vsrs
made to-day At about ysstsrday's prices. There
wAa more disposition 10 operate ct the close under
TIE apparent eonvetion that for ths prsssnt prices
had touched bottom. sales, whits-loo bushels n
~ 90; $50 at u 20. and 100 At efeo Rsd-i1
bushsls Al ~ <j ESQ at 20; $50 at "a bo $40 n
aIi llsh s2.2o; 100 at ti26; li6 al "a Is; sos
Corn Receipt. 7is Bushels white, and S.sa,
bushels yellow and mixed. The market IL very duiI,
aud prices are tending lower. Small sales were made
as follows: whits-l60 bushels at ls7 cents, lOO
damp At % cents; leo new ar 90 esnts. Ysiiow-ioo
bushels At l3j cents 100 at IS2 cents
Ods.-Receipts 6,673 bushels. The market con
tnuss dull and pfices are barely maintained Sales
10 bushe at VI cents 740 at ~ cents 800 at rs cts
5000 At III esptsi 2s5, Inferior at 81 cents; &s do
~ % cents, and 800 do at 90 cents.
Rye.-Reeeipts $50 bushels, which sold at $50 cts
Provisions.-fhs market continues Inactive. ana
We hear Of no sales Of moment Bacon 10 nomina Ally
quoted at lS cents FOR shoulsers le1 cents for nb
sbes, and l7l cents for clear iibs Hams issio
cents for city cured, and As25 cents for old sugar.
eursd wssse,n sothipg doing in bulk meats. Ness
isH cents Sales on Saturday Of 90 tisrees and ia
kegs at l216 cents
The national Republican., 1867-11-06
DEPARTMENT TOFTHEINTERIOR. o
~ UNITED srArEs P1TnET oIIIoB

"AHlFdTOh, OctObef ~, 1907.
On the petition Of JAMES MCCARIT, Of Reading,
PennsylyAnia, praying for the extension Of q
patent granted to him the 3st day OF January 1854
Tor an Improvement in Rollers for seaInng the
Edges OF skelps for Iap-weldei Tubss, for seven
years from the expiration Of said patent, which
takes place on the 8lst day OF January, 1865:
IL 10 ordered that the said petition bs heard al
the Patent oaiee on MONDAY, the 18th day Of Jan
uary next, clock, m. and all persons are mo-
tiled to appear and show cause, II any they have,
why said petition ought not 10 be granted,
Persons opposing the extension are required to nls
In the Patent once their objections, specially sci
forth In writing, At least iosty days before the day
Of hearing all Testimony nlod BY either party to be
used at the said hearing must be taken and trans.
mitted In accordance with the rulOs Of the oass,
which will bo furnished on application.
DepositiOns and other papers, relied upon as tss-
umOny, must ~ sled ID the oes tiotaty days before
the day Of bearing; the Arguments, II any, within
ton days after hltng the testimony.
Ordered also, that this notice be publishsd In the
REPUBLICAN, and the Iatsli0snesr, Washing gton,
d. O., and In the TsLe0reph Philadeiphia, Pa once
week for three Bueesssivs weeks the hrst Of said
day Of hearing r. o. THKAKKR,
loo.wsw Commissioner Of Patents.
The national Republican., 1867-11-06
virginia Anairs .


RICHMOND, Nov. o.-Ths following has been
made public
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MILITARY DIsrRIcr,
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 81, 1857.
He EfesllsHey, =. H. Poirpofnt, Governor Of Vir.
0fnfa:
have received letters from several members
Of the late Virginia Legislature, inquiripg
whether there would be session Of that body
during the coming winter, and raising the ques.
tiOn whether under the State laws tho members
Of the House Of Delegates do not hold over un.
til their successors are duly elected and qualified
Without deciding tho latter question upon whic
there seems to exist diversity Of opinion,
have to request that you will inform the mem.
bsu Of the late Legislature that the regular sss.
sion Of the Legislature for the coming winter
will be dispensed with.
Very respectfully, your Obsdient servant,
s. N. ScHOFIKLD,
Brsvst Major General, U. 8. A.