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The Van Buren press., 1867-07-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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greatest Importance to the young Of both sexes
1t teaches how the homely may become beauti
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No young lady or gentleman should :ail to send
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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enclosing fifty cents. and stamped envelope
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ReparatOr Capilli.

For restoring hair upon bald heads (from
whatever cause it may have fallen OUT and
forcing growth of hair upon the face, it has
no equal. 1t will force the beard to grow up
on the smoothest face in from five to eight
weeks, or hair upon bald heads in from two
to three months. A few ignorant practicion-
ers have asserted that there is nothing that
will force or hasten the growth of the hair or
beard Their assertions are false. as thous-
ands of living witnesses from their own eX-
perience) can bear witness. But many will
say. how are we to distinguish the genuine
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away large amounts in their purchase. To
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comes up to our representations. If your
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will forward it, post paid. together with re-
ceipt for the money, which will be returned
YOU on application, provided entire satisfac-
ton is not given. Address,
w. l.. CLARK & CO., Chemists,
No. West Fayette street, Syracuse, Ny.
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Time and Money Saved.

ALL persons wishing Family Rights for
making and using JACKSON'S CELE-
BRATED WASHING COMPOUND. will
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Van Buren, Ark. Price $3.50 each.
All have become satisfied with its incstima-
bic advantages. B,yit ut once and save your
clothes, money and labor. If.
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BEAUTY
Auburn, Golden, FlaXcn d Silken CurlS,

DRODUCED by the use of Prof DE BREUX'
FRISER LIZ CHEVEUX. One application
warranted to churl the most straight and stubborn
hair of either sex into wavy ringlets, or heavy
massive curls. Has been used by the fashionables
of Paris and London, with the most gratifying re-
suits. Does no injury to the hair. Price by mail,
sealed and postpaid, 81. Descriptive Circulars
mailed free. Address BERGER, SHUTS T. 90
Chemists No. 2s5 River ST., Troy, N. Y, Sole
Agents for the United States.
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Errors of Youth.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nerv.
ous Debility, Premature Decay. and all the effects
of youthful indiscretion, will, for the sake of suf
ferring humanity send free to all who need it, the
recipe and directions for making the simple rene
DIV by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to
profit by the advertisers experience, can do so by
addressing, in perfect confidence
JOHN b. OGDEN, IL Cedar ST., 4. \.
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tY- BY rferring to our advertising col
umns, 1t will he seen that A. A. ANTRIM, pro-
poses to get class in Horse Tanning. If
he can impart what he proposes to do, it will
be well worth learning. See advertisement.
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WRITING CLAss.-Mr. j. NJ. McLIS, con-
templates opening class in writing in this
city. This will afford good opportunity to
all those who desire to improve their hand
writing.
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A RARE CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY

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~ State TO engage IN an easy and profitable
business BIT little capital required MI
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iune ll-'Gm.
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Reparator CapilIi.

Throw away your false frzzcs, your switches, your
wig
Destructive of comfort, and not worth fig
Come aged, come youthful, come ugly and fair,
And rejoice in your own luxuriant hair.
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Whiskers and Mustaches f!

ENORCED to grow upon the smoothest face in
from three to five weeks by using DR.. Sc
VlGNE'S RESTAURATEUR CAPILLAIRE,
the most wonderful discovery in modern science,
acting upon the Beard and Hair in an almost mi
raculous manner. 1t has been used by the elite Of
Paris and London with the most fattering success
Names of all purchasers will be registered, and if
entire satisfaction is not given in every instance,
the money will be cheerfully refunded. Price by
mail, sealed and ost-paid, 81. Descriptive crcu-
lars and testimonials mailed free. Address BER-
GER, SHUTS & CO., Chemists, No. 2s5 River
Street, Troy, n. Y. Sole agents for the United
States march 7--ly.
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cS~ HARRY VERNON, clerk Of the popular
Ozark, puts us under obligations for late
papers.
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CRISPER COMA.

Oh she was beautiful and fair,
With starry eyes, and radiant hair.
Whose curling tendrils soft, entwined,
Enchained the very heart and mind.
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sS- There has been some change In the ar
rivals and departures of the mails, which we
will try to give next week.
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Bs,ion, are authorized to reeeirs airertisiag for
ne Press, IN those cities. I.Il.
re- Capt. +. Nay and JnO. Nedle, Nth c. G..
SOFT & Co., are our Agents at Little Rock.
TSey riH receire Subscriptions for the Press.
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There cometh glad tdings of joy to all,
To young and TO old, to great and TO small
The beauty which once was so precious and rarc
Is free for all. and all may be fair.
by TIE USE OF
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
The Late Storm.

The effects of the late storm upon the
ocean were severe and destructive. We
learn that the bark Oak Ridge was sunk
on the I'd instant, on her trip from Phila,
delphia to Boston, and all on board, nine
in number, were lost except the captain
He remained on raft until August G
when he was picked up by the Marco Polo
and brought to New Nork. The schooner
Dasher was partially disabled at sea two
men were lost overheard from the General
Mcclellan; another was crippled by fall
from aloft during the gale, and the schoon-
er Waterloo was run ashore at Chatham
Bar. The steamship Emily b. Souder
went ashore Thursday on the West Bank,
and numerous smaller vessels have been
reported as disabled.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
The Assassination. A

The following touching incident will be
read by many with interest: "Somc time
ago LAURA KEENE, the actress, who, it will
be remembered, ran to the Presidents box
Immediately after BoorH's fatal shot, and
supported LIScoLN's head, went toSpring.
field, Illinois, and visited the homestead.
She took with her the very dress she wore
on that eventful night, with the stains OF
the Presidents blood upon it, and cutting
out piece, presented it to Mrs. TrLroN
the present occupant of the homestead.
There it is now in the Lincoln House, in liz
little glass frame, with LAURA KEENE's au
tograph beneath it, and the words, "The
blood of the martyred President" above
fragment of light aowered barcge, dis
colored by the fearful stain of murder.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10

Schooner Eidorado, Traverse, from Havre.ds,
Grace, with wood. ...... SO.
Schooner Seaman, King, from Alexandria.
Schooner War Whoop wood to market
Schooner Merchant Deitshall, from Cone
river, wood.
.-.- . CLEARED.
Schooner Baltimore, Fisher, for lower Poto.
mac.
Schooner P. D. Lombsrt, Nice, for lower Poto-
mao. 'I
Schooner @. NJ. Msltby, Tyler, for lower Poto.
mac. -..
CLEARED ron THIS FORT.
Schooner l.. Thompson, Baker, from Phila.
delphia.
Schooner Neptune. Biigsord, from Pbilsdol.
phia. =
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
DROPOSALS FOR NEW JAIL.
DEPARTMENT OF rHR INTERIOR,


Eealed Proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until u o'clock IN. on TUESDAY, the l7th Of
September 1867 for the erection Of the Jail, In and
for the District Of Columbia, authorized and provided
Tor BY the act Of Congress- approved July 26 1866,
and the Joint resolution approved March ?, 1857
The designs, detail, drawings, and specifications
can be seen at the architects Office In the eastern
grounds OF the Capitol, Washington City, every day
except Sundays, between the hOuIs OF q. IN. and
p. In.
Separate bids will be received for the masonry
work, brick work, iron work, and carpentry work.
The contractor whose bid may be accepted will be
required to enter into sufficient bond, to be Ap-
proved by the Secretary Of the Interior for the faith
full completion Of his contract, Payments will be
made as the work progresses or estimates certified
TO by the architect, but twenty per osntum Of the
estimates wllfbe retained until the contract Is com
pleted.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re.
sponsble bidder, but the Department reserves the
right to reject any all Of the bids should II be
deemed for tho interests "f the Government to do
so.
The bids will hs opened at Noon on the 18th day
OF september, la presence Of such Of the bidders
may choose to attend
Proposals should bo endorsed on tho envelope
Proposals for New Jail, t" and be directed to the
Secretary OF tho Interior, Washington, D. @.
o. Ii. BROWNING,
au 6'l2t Secretary Of the Interior,
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
PERSONAL.

We are glad to announce that despatch
es have been received, via cable, from Mrs. Hun
tington, wife of VIM. R, Huntington, Cashier Of
the First National Bank, announcing her safe
arrival in Europe, together with Mrs. H. D.
Cooke and children. The many friends of Mrs,
Philip (of Philip & solomOnG will be glad to
learn of his safe arrival in England on the morn.
ing Of the 7th inst.
We regret to learn that information has
been received by Postmaster General Randall,
that Mrs. Randall after arriving in Scotland was
taken sick and is now quite i'll.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
FINANCIAL. COMMERCIAL, MARINE
FINANCIAL.

The Philadelphia North Ameriaan says there
Is a little more demand for capital, both on the
street and at the banks, but u has been freely
met, and the rates Of discount remain as last
quoted. In commercial circles there Is better
feeling and the merchants are beginning to re.
turn from their usual summer reoreating trips.
Buyers for general distribution appear to be
awaiting the movements Of the crops, which II is
hoped will set the wheels Of commerce in active
motion by q more FREQ circulation Of money
through the various channels. The rates are s
to 81 per cent. on Government, with exceptional
negotiations at II per cont, and 0 to per cent.
for short FIRST class mercantile obligations.
At New York money continues superab un.
dant at FIVE per cent. on mixed collaterals an
at four on Governments, while the leading deal
ers in Government securities are enabled to Dor.
row large amounts at three por cent. This
extreme case gives courage to the operators for q
| rise on the stock exchange, and hence the mar.
ket rallies quickly, which 1t would not do II the
monetary conditions affecting tho Stock Ex.
change wero less favorable, for prices aro high
in relation to real values, although II would not
bo surprising II they went higher The demand
for discounts is light, and 1rst class commercial
paper Is quoted at 6a7 per cont, with most Of
the transactions at 81. The fact that about
thirty.6ve millions Of compound. interest notes
mature on the 18th instant, appears to exert no
material influence either in checking or sumu.
Eating speculation In stocks.
JAY COOKE 4 Co., bankers, furnish US with the
closing prices Of Government securities, as fol-
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
MI YOR'S OFFICE,

WAsHINUrON, u August o. 1901.
Proposals will be received at this office until l2
O'Clock, m, on MONDAY, the 18th instant, for
grading First street west from street south to the
south sds Of street, according to the folio wing
An Acr to grade First street west from ct south
to the south side Of W street south.
| BE q enacted By the hoard Of Aldermen and Board
| Of Common Council ofths city If Washington, That
the sum Of Ave thousand dollars or so much thereof
may be recessary be- apd the same is hereby, ap-
proprted out Of the funds Of the Seventh ward for
the purpose OF grading First street west from street
south to the south side Of W street south the work
be done under the direction Of the Commissioner Of
the Seventh ward, and to Assistant Commissioners
| Sec. O. And be Il further enacted. That the said
First street west shall be graded as follows, to wilt
street at about the present gIade at street 1t
shall be hllei six (e inches; at street It shall be
nled two (2 feet; at Q street, seven ~ feet; at
street three D feet; at street three l feet; at
street, four ( feet at W street, sx 10y feet; and the
said filling shall be thirty fest wide when finished.
Sec. s. And a. further enacted, That the material
to form said First street west shall be taken from
street south and street south, commencing at First
street west, and grading said and streets south
to the full width Of said streets between the curb
stones and TO tueh proper grade as the City Surveyor
may direct.
Sec l. And be u further enacted, That II the ma.
teiial before namei shall not be Sufficient to com
piete the grading Of said First street. then the
| tractor or contractors shall take from such other
streets the Comm!ssionsr Of the Seventh ward OF
the Commissioner Of the Fifth aud Seventh wards
Sec. s. And be n further enaeted, That in NO case
| shall the Mayor make o eontraet that will eAuse
greater expenditurs OF money than Is hereby pro-
vidsd for the work TO be advertised In such
papers as the Mayor may direct for ten dayr, and Il
be given TO the lowest bidder bidders; and In
case ,hali the money be paid until the work is com
| pleted and approved by majority Of the Commis.
Bioners WIN W. MOORE,
| President Of the Board Of Common Council
THoS. Z. LLOYD,
President Of the Board Of Aldermen.
| Approved, May %, 1867.
RICHARD wALLACH, Mayor,
The whole 10 be considered rs one Job and onl,
the grading OF said First street to be paid for.
| Bidders will state the price par eubic yard 70
| grading.
Tho right is reserved to the Mayor to reject an.
| and all bids JAMES II. BIRCH,
L auln Commlssloner SsYenth WarI.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
Alexandria Affairs.

CONFEDERATION IN ALExAHDRIA.-Yes
terday morning. shortly before one O'Clock, a
severe 6re took place near the intersection of
King and Washington streets. The watchmen
passing up Washington street were attracted by
light in the paper hanging and upholstery
establishment Of A. NJ. Tubman. Crossing the
street, they discovered the rear portion Of the
establishment to be in light blaze. The door
was Immediately burst open, but the stiaing
smoke prevented entry, the light character Of
the stock fed the fame and in short time the
whole store was a mass Of 6re-and the flames
burst out the windows and door. This all took
place within q few minutes, bot in the mean
while the engines had arrived. The Sun (hand
engine) drove back the flame from the doorway,
and the Hydraulion steamer and Friendship
would have speedily gotten the fre under but
the flames had passed between the partitions
and under the roof, and as Mr.. Tubman's store
and the adjoining tin and stove establishment
| Of Purcell 4 Hoy were both Of frame, the flames
threatened the destruction Of both. The fire
thus made some headway inside and forced the
| emptying of the contents Of Purcell & Hoy's
| establishment into the street. Very shortly,
however, portions of the woathorboarding were
removed and access gained to the fro within.
Three well directed streams now soon put ar
end to the fire. The buildings were, however,
| LEFT in ruinous condition.
Soon after the breaking out of the fire 1t wa,
discovered that an old lady, Mrs. Hoy, who
resided in the upper portion of the burning
building was still within. Several gentleman
at once ascended the stairs through the stiflinl
smoke and she was finally gotten out by lad
der through the windows Of the adjoining house
Mr.. Tubman loses heavily The loss Of Messrs
Purcell 4 Hoy is considerable, but no damage t
the buildings, which belonged to the estate o
II. DaugerGeld, is covered by insurance.
ELECTION OF orPIcERs.-The following ar,
the officers elect of Virginia Tent, No. 5, l. O.
o. Rechabites. for the ensuing six months; Sd.
Wm. Freudenthali 9. r, Luther D. Harrison
D. R., Alexander Brown; r. s., Arthur G
Kell F. s., Robert II. Wade; Treasurer, Geo
II. Lyles; en-, @. +. Cook; Lev, M. NJ. Mitch
ell ]. G., Wm. wOOdaeldi o, G., NJ. R. Nor
ris.
EGGs AND CHIcKESs.-Large quantities o
eggs and chickens arc broughtto this place b,
the railroad freight trains. They are sold a
comparatively cheap rates, from nrst hands
Eggs at from 10 to II cents per dozen.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
The Schutzenfest.

This festival was brought to close last
evening, and the people retired from The
scenes in good order Much credit is due
to our German fellow-citizens, and also to
the police arrangements, which regulations
have contributed in no small degree to
preserve order during the week. The
Germans on all festive occasions conduct
themselves with much circumspection and
propriety; and though their national bev-
erage Qager) abounds, and men, women
and children drink it freely they never
become quarrelsomc nor disgustingly up
rorious, except, perhaps, in few individ-
ual exceptions.
The crowds at the Park during the
week have been large, but yesterday, as
it was the last day, the multitude was in,
Vulnerable.
This anniversary of tho Schuetzenlest
is now fairly inaugurated, and henceforth
1t is one of our institutions. Not only
Germans, but the people Of all nations
who now reside in our midst, and are
henceforth to be known only as American
citizens, will unite in celebrating the day
which the representatives Of farder land
have introduced among us.
Thousands of people visited the Park tt
enjoy these festivities, and still we do moi
learn that single accident has occurred
during the entire week.
We have heard Of no fights nor broils
nor even Of any arrests among that clas
of our fellow-citizens who were chiefly in
strumental in getting up this entertain
ment Such a fact speaks volumes il
their favor, and should commend to on
minds the significant fact that there ma,
be rational enjoyment without turmoil
bluster, or the display of evil passions.
Since writing the above, We learn tha
the Schuetzenfest will remain open al
other day, as will be seen by reference t
an advertisement in another column.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10

The NEW YoRK YACHT CLuB.-Wc learn
from the New York Herald that the an
nual cruise Of the New York Yacht Club
at New London bids fair this year to be
even more than usually interesting. The
squadron left Huntington on Saturday
and arrived at New London on Sunday,
and were received with tic usual joyou:
welcome. On Monday gig race tool
place in the harbor, and also pig race
a novel sport, heretofore unconnected will
yachtihg-whch consisted in the chasing
Of creased pig through the water by thC
expert swimmers of the club.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
AIN WICK SEMINARY, FOE
IA YOUNG LADIES.

The duties OF this Institution, which were sus-
pended for time, owing to the unsettled condition
Of the eountry, will be resumed the coming autumn.
The seholaslc year consists Of ten months, com.
meneng on MONDAY, September 2, and ending
June so.
Circulars may be had at Messrs. W. II. 4 0. II.
Morrison's Bookstore, ass and 40 Pennsylvania
avenue; Mr.. W. Ballsntyne's Bookstore, 49s Seventh
street. and at DR.. Tysons Drug Store, corner ofNinth
aud L streets.
TERMS:
Senior Glass, board, English tuition, fuel and
lights, per scholastic eyear....."....,......T .Tl5O
Primary Glass, board, English tuition, &c, &c. 200
For other particulars address NJ A. TYSON AND
SISTERS, Laurel, Nd. stopping. place op the Bati.
more and Washington TailroAd-Contee's Station,
two miles south Of Laurel. aul0.lm
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
Mexican sIaters.

The New York Heralds Mexican cor
respondent gives some reliable informa.
tion from that country. From the core.
spondcnce we learn that the foreign Min,
isters in Mexico city were still unmolestcd
awaiting orders from their respective Gov
ernments. SANTA ANNA continued pris
oner in Campcachy. Diplomatic CORE
spondence between Secretary SEWARD ant
Minister ROMERO is published, in which Mr.
SEWARD acknowledges the receipt of let
ter signed by SANTA ANNA stating that hi
went ashore at Sisal voluntarily in answc
to the Governors invitation.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10
Georgetown and Alexandria.

ss- To TIE CITIZENS or GzoRorIows, Arrange
nsnts have been 70 have the REPUBLICAN delivered
promptly and regularly every morning 70 subserib.
srs in evory part Of oeorsstown.
Subscriptions will bo received BY u.s.. 4. rHoRs
No. iss Bridge street, who Is our authorized agent
for aeorgstown for Its delivery and will collect fol
subscriptions and solicit advertisements for the ma
TIoSAL REPrBLfcAs from and after August
The national Republican., 1867-08-10

The MARKETs.-By reference to our
market report, under the commercial head,
it will be seen that -four and grain are de.
clining rapidly, and the indications are
with abundant crops, that breadstuffs, as
we'll as other commodities of life, will soon
descend to a level within the reach Of all
Bakers should make note of this, and in
crease the size of their loayes.
The national Republican., 1867-08-10

GENERAL SHERIDAN is not yet removed.
He continues to discharge his duty. He has re.
moved Judge Doughsrty of the 18th Judicial
District Of Texas for refusing to obey the laws,
and the Chief Of the New Orleans Police at the
request Of Mayor Heath.