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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25
The Port of Memphis.

1
The river came to a stand yesterday
evening, and is now rising slowly at this
point Business was decidedly dull al
the landing this morning
The following are the arrivals and
departures:
Arrivals.
Norman, Louisville
City of Alton, st. Louis.
II. M. Shreve, St Louis.
Departures.
j. d. Perry, Evansville.
Belle Memphis, St. Louis. .
II. M Shreve, VicRsburg.
Rose Hambleton, White river.
Boats in Port.
Commercial, Sam J. Hale, Celeste, City
Of Alton, Mollie Hambleton, Norman.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
White Rirer, The reliable steamer
Commercial, Captain W. J. Ashford, de.
parts for White river at five o'clock this
evening. Her official duties are attended
to by Iohn S. Sullivan and Alex. Wad-
dell A good boat, with q clever set OF
officers.
So Francis Ricer.-At five o'clock
this evening the beautiful steamer Mollie
Hambleton departs for the St. Francis
river in charge of Capt T. R. Bowman.
Capt Tom Day is her clerk.
Cairo and 81. uis.-The swift City
of Alton, with the gallant Captain Sam
McPheeters in command, departs for
Cairo and ST. Louis this evening at FIVE
o'clock. The accomplished William
Mcknight attends to her duties.
Louisville and Ctncinaati.-The S.
]. Hale departs at O. clock this evening
for Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati.
Captain W. P. Walker commands, and
Z. @. Miller is her efficient clerk.
Miscellaneous.
The river is rising slowly from St.
Louis to this point. The Ohio is on the
decline, with little over five feet in the
canal. The Arkansas streams are fall
ing, with a good stage of water in each.
Steamboatmen can save money by get
ting their printing executed at the Pun
Lie LEDGER Office, our arrangements en-
aiding us to do work at rates that will
compare with any establishment in the
West We invite steamboatmen to ex-
anime our styles of work and prices. I
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NOTICES.

NTOTICE.-T WILL NOT SETTLE ANY
~ bills, unless contracted by me or by my
s. DREYFUs,
1904 No. 80 Beal street.
NOTICE-MY WIFE, Mrs; MARY sPECK,
~ having left my bed and board, from Get
tonwood Point, Arkansas, without any provo--
cation, this is to notify the public that ! will
not be responsible for any debts she may con-
tract. IAMhbNOh Of EOh;
Memphis. June II. 1861. Ss-ln
NTOTICE-NO BILLS WILL BE PAID BY
IN WhitmOre Bros. unless contracted by me
In person, or by my written order.
loo WHITM0RE.
NOTTCE-NO BILLS WILL BE PAID BY
~ W. N. Eakin & Co.. unless contracted BY
me in person, or By my written order,
February 4, 1867. z-l03
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Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market

In consequence of decline Of I'd,
telegraphed from Liverpool, the market
this morning is dull, and half cent
lower than yesterday. Middlings would
not bring over 23c. Receipts yesterday,
As bales; exports, 200 bales.
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EsTRAY.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFF
% ~ on the Goth of April, a red cow
expected to calve in May, with both ears split,
a white spot ACROSS the butt of her tail, branded
on the left hip-hair not yet grown out. The
above reward will be paid for her return TO
PAT. STANLEY, Winchester avenue, near
Memphis and Ohio r. r. workshop. l03
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

OUR damaged stock of dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes, must be sold
in thirty days, regardless Of cost OIL
value. NJ. KRAUs d Co,
No. 2l3 Main street, next to Ward &
LeGuere's drug store.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

DoN'T fail to look at those cheap do
mestics at NJ. Kraus & Co.'S, No. 2l3
Main street, next to Ward & LeGuere's
drug store. The goods must be sold in
thirty DAYS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

OHoLERA.--A certain preventive for
this disease can be found at drug
store No. 50 Adams street. Satisfac-
tory references given. Also, pill to
relieve the bad effects of excessive
drinking. l09
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

TIE RAoEs.-A grand trotting race
will come of at the Memphis Trotting
Park this afternoon at three o'clock.
For the 6rst race, mile heats, best three
in FIVE in harness, and to rule, W. II.
jackson enters b. h. SerewdriVeri J. 81.
Carrier enters 9. &. Avalanche; James
Cowan enters 9. m. Dolly Day. For the
second race, match of $3.50 a side, a
single dash Of half mile, catch on
each, Wm. Crimson enters b. N. Sallie
Thomas; Peter Connolly enters S. Ia.
Maid Of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

SoUTH MEMPHIS Division No. 4S, Sous
OF TEMPERAScE.-The regular meeting
for the election of officers will be held
Tuesday evening, 18th inst, at 8 o'clock.
All members are requested and expected
to be in attendance.
By order Of the w. P. aF
SO rlgg1gFgV I'm HALEY, R. S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

LADIES, if you wish bargains, 60 to
ShIoss & Bro. before you purchase else
where, for they are really selling cheaper
than any hous, in the city, at 247 Main
street w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

p OURJos OFFICE. The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to be the mos
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the only complete printing Office in the
city, and will continue to give our Gus
toners Inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see. t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

KILLEp.-A negro deck hand on the
steamer Rose Hambleton fell through
the hatchway into the hull yesterday
evening, aud received such severe iDi :
ries that he died short time afterwards.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

CALL Immediately at Lindauer & Pol
locks, 299 Main street. and secure the
greatest bargains in all kinds of goods.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

CALI and examine goods and prices at
Mack Bros, 4 Bohm's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

MUsIcAL.-Prof c. P. Winklsr, one of
our best musicians, will give Instructions
in music during the summer months,
Orders should be left at Katzenbach' 5,
or Bernard & McClure's music stores.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

GENTLEMEN who want cloth, cassi-
meres, readymade clothing, shirts, draw
ers, socks, neck ties, and, in fact, com
plete stock of furnishing goods will do
well TO attend the closing out sale of
damaged goods, at NJ. Kraus & Co.'s,
No. 2l3 Main street, next to Ward &
LeGuere's drug store. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

' 'sHEsPERIAN BALM" is delightful for
the complexion--it removes and pre-
vents tan, freckles, sunburr, etc., and
makes the skin beautifully fair and
smooth. Price fifty cents, at the drug
stores VIM. D'oench 4 Co., proprietors,
81 Lnuis. mu arats
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SOMETHING THAT We CAN'T CoMPRE'
HExD.-How it is that Reid & Bro, Isl
Jefferson street, can afford to sell their
clothing, furnishing goods, and make
clothes to order, at such remarkably low
prices in comparison with other houses.
Ifyou want to wear good clothes and be
economical call on the above firm. l09
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shloss q Bro, 247 Main street, are posi-
lively selling off regardless Of cost, to
close business. They sell fast-colored Prints
at 10 to Is cents per yard, warranted yard
wide Bedticking, rs cents; Mosquito Bars,
90 cents good quality DOmsstics, cents
per yard; Linen Handkerchief as low as
~ cents Ladies' Hose, 10 cents per pair
Corsets only 60 cents. We advise you to
give them a call and examine for your
selyes, ~
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LOST.

u osT OR MTsLAID-A CERTAIN PRO
1 ! missory Note for $500, dated December IL,
1856, and due twelve msnthi after date, drawn
by Charles Prank and payable b. W. i. Cotton
or order and indorsed w. B. Cotton, has been
lost or mislaid. All persons are cautioned
from buying or trading for said note - pay
will be paid for said note. II the same Il leit az
% ~ ''H''' w. ~ WIZ. r. COTTON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

FINE embroidered bands atl so cents,
at Lindauer & Pollock's, 299 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

Real Valencia Thread, Quincy, and Gin
pure Laces and EdgIng also, Black Thread
Edging selling regardless of cost or value,
at shloss & Bros. 247 Main street. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

CAN'T BE DoNE.-It is no use in talk
ing, Henry G. Hampe's bath rooms can
not and never will be beat, because
Henry knows how to- keep them clean
and in good order. No IL Poplar street
is the place to take swim, no danger
of drowning. Go and spend fifty cents
with Henry, it may save you big doctor
bill. 77.I02
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The Healing Pool, and House Of Mercy.
Howard Association Reports. for YOUNG
MEN, on the CRIME OF SOLITUDE. and
the ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which
destroy the manly powers, and create impedi-
ments to MARRIAGE, with sure means Of re-
lief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes. free OF
charge. Address, DR.. J. SKILLIN H0UGH-
TON, Howard Association. Philadelphia, Pa.
ella l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

Jusr REcEIvED.-Another lot OF thirty
spring hoop-skir,s, at one dollar, at Lin
dauer a Pollock 5, 299 Main street 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

WASTED.-A good cook, washer and
ironer, white or colored. Apply OF this
office. luz
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CnAMnrR nr CoNMFRcE.-Accort

CHAMBER OF CoMMERcE-According
to announcement the regular monthly
meeting Of the Chamber OF Commerce
was to have been held yesterday. AT
the appointed hour the President and
Secretary were present, but the rest of
the members we're invisible. A motion
to adjourn was carried unanimously.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

BURGLARY.-The drug store Of Dr.
Pennell, l37 Union street, near Desotor
was entered last night by burglars, who
turned the store key in the lock with a
pair of nippers. They confscated a
coat, lot Of cigars, and about fifteen
dollars in money, when they departed
after scattering some Of the drugs around
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS On the LIST
July next, l will issue distress warrants
against all persons who fail TO pay their
taxes for the 10th corporate year.
Parties..in arrears for taxes will save
themselves this annoyance and expense
by calling at the Office and paying their
taxes, as the law will be strictly en-
forced against delinquents.
JOIN Fl. Bowen,
l04 City Tax CollectnrL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

ISTEREsTISe ESTERTAISNEST.-A grand
literary and musical entertainment will
take place at the Tabernacle on Court
street tonight, in aid Of the fund for the
relief of the widows and orphans Of Con-
federaie soldiers A brilliant array Of
amateur talent have volunteered and viii
do their best On the occasion. We learn
tha. a bridal party. Immediately after
leaving the church, viii visit The Taber-
nacle and remain during the exercises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

CRIMINAL CoURT.-In this court this
morning the case Of NJ Combs, jr., for
rape, was taken up, when the prisoner
counsel moved to quash the indictment
on the ground that the prosecutrix was
a married woman. and therefore unable
to prosecute. The motion prevailed and
the prisoner was discharged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

LtTE PAFERS-We are under many
obligations TO Albert Beer, .newsdeaier,
81 Main street, for late papers from
various poins Of the compass
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

TABLEAUx.-The box Office at the New
Memphis Theatel is now open, and all
persons who desire to secure seats for the
exhibition to morrow night should avail
themselves Of the opportunity. The
tablsaux, under the supervision Of Mrs.
Thompson, are bound to be & success
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

MUSICAL SoIREE.-There was good
attendance at the Greenlaw Opera House
last evening towitness the entertainment
given by the pupils and teachers of the
School of the Holy Cross Several songs
and recitations were given with fine effect
by the pupils, while the singing of Miss
Bradford, as usual, was enthusiastically
applauded. The audience appeared to
be we'll pleased with the entertainment.
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Special Notices.

Special Notices will be inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

AVN mors lawns at fifteen cents per
yard leit at Lindauer & Pollock's, 299
Main street. 100
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JOIN II. Bowen,
CITY Tav Cnllnninr

THE best linen cuffs and sleeves at 25
cents per pair, at Lindauer & Pollock S,
299 Main street. !. ~ loo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

STILL LowER.-Goods falling at Mack
Bros. & Bohm's, opposite Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

MozAMBIQUEs, lawns, poplins, bereges,
grenadines, at twenty-five cents per yard
the greatest bargains of the day--at
Lindauer & Pollocks, 800 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

GAS AND STEAM PIPES. - korte d
McD onough, at their establishment, 344
Second street, have a fine assortment Of
gas and steam pipes, gas fittings, etc,
which they are prepared to sell at rates
that cannot fail to please the public. If
you need anything in their line call and
see them. They'll treat you well and
furnish you with anything you want at
cheap rates, ~ 81 y y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

IxrRevED Scrapers, only 81 co. Mad
ison street TREAT a HAMILTON.
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BISHOP QUINTARD is said to be lying
very i'll at Rome, Georgia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

COrTss Planters, the best for SIS 90,
Madison street Treat & HAMLrOS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

old feaihers made 1ev, l9 Market s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

LAND GSD CITr LOT PLATs printed at
the LEDeER Office, any size, at short no
tee. Satisfaction guaranteed 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

The finest confectioneries in the city
at Berton's, corner Poplar and Fourth
streets. ........ JS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds Of Blanks for sale
at this Office I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

"A bleached domestics at fifteen cents
per yard-worth fully twenty five cents
at Lindauer & Polloeks, 299 Main
street. lOS
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Look to your interest and examine for
yourselves. Hoop-skirts selling at only
rs cents to 81 at shloSs & Bros 247 Main
street. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

EXTENSIVE reduction in dry goods at
Mack Bros. & Bohm's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

SHIPPERS of oils. etc, should use the
railroad can, manufactured by Thomas
Jukes, 2s3 Second street. ll6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

Ice CREAM, the best in the city at
Berton's saloon, corner Poplar and
Fourth. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-25

CALI and examine goods and prices at
Mack Bros. & Bohm's.
We would call especial attention to the
advertisement of our friend, John D.
Coffee, in another column, offering
lease upon very snugly improved Court
street home for sale. u-o r
DoN'T fail to look at those cheap do
mestics at NJ. Kraus & Co.'S, No. 2l3
Main street, next to Ward & LeGuere's
drug store. The goods must be sold in
thirty days. 7
WAxTED.-A good cook, washer and
ironer, white or colored. Apply OF this
Office lO2
THE finest confectioneries in the city
at Berton's, corner Poplar and Fourth
streets. LII. -.narH. W
IA bleached domestics at fifteen cents
per yard-worth fully twenty FIVE cents
at Lindauer & Polloeks, 299 Main
street. lOs
Look to your interest and examine for
yourselves. Hoop-skirts selling at only
rs cents to 81 at shloEs & Bros. 247 Main
street.
SHIPPERS of oils. etc, should use the
railroad can, manufactured by Thomas
Jukes, 2sS Second street. ll6
~. .-.. ----- "a
Ice CREAM, the best in the city at
Berton's saloon, corner Poplar and
Fourth. 80
DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds of Blanks for sale
at this ofice. I
IxrRsvED Scrapers, only 81 co. Mad
ison street TREAr a HAMILTON.
LAID ASD CITr LOT PLATs printed at
the LEDsER Office, any size, at short no
tce. Satisfaction guaranteed 7
Corres Planters, the best for SIS 90,
Madison street TREAr & HANIIroS.
Old feathers made new, ls Market s.
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20 Jefferson st, and % Gsyoso st.
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his opponent, Hon. D. A. Mum, is
respectfully and urgently invited to be
present and participate in the discus
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15

REV. MIR. RANDoLpm.-Th Baltimore Sun
says "Rev. Mr. A. NJ. Randolph, of Alexau-
dris, has accepted the invitation of the vestry
to the rectorship of Emanuel Church, Bati-
more, and will enter upon the duties of his new
charge about the LIST of October next Mr..
Randolph has been the rector Of Christ Church
in this place, for the past year, and has secured
not only the affectionate regards of his congre-
CATION, but the esteem, and respect of the entire
community. His talents and worth, and his
christian department, won for him, at once, the
attachment of our citizens, and there is gen
eral regret that be is so soon to leave us. lie
is to 20 to wider field where we are sure he
will be welcomed and cherished as he has been
amongst our people. He is, comp aratlvely, a
young man, and we trust has before him many
years of happiness to himself and family, and
of usefulness to those who are to be under his
ministry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15

THE APPROACHING REGATTA. The Grand
Potomac Regatta, an advertisement OF which
appears in another column, to take place on
Friday, the sd instant, promises to be, as The
Washington Star says one of no little enjoy
ment. So far eleven boats have been entered
Since the enterprise has been determined upon
the managers have agreed to admit boats draw
ing thirty feet keel, and other slight changes in
the programme have been made, which will be
noticed hereafter. The Wawaset will accom-
pany the coptesting crafts on their trip along
the route, which will afford fine opportunity
for all to witness the interesting sport. Every
preparation will be made to ensure enjoyment,
good order, and spirited race. Four boats,
the Flying Cloud, General Robert E. Lee, Jno.
S. Mosby and George ". Harrison, have been
entered for the race, by Geo. ". Harrison, of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15
LOCAL NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST Is.

Storm very severe thunder storm oc-
Cured here, yesterday afternoon, between SIX
and seven O'Clock. The lightning was vivid
ond treouent, and the thunder loud The res
;dence of Mr.. Shirly King, on Royal street
near Queen, was struck by the lightning, tut
very little damaged, the paper on the dining
room being torn from the wall, and the inmates
If the room more or less affected. A lady sit
ting at a window in the adjoining neighborhood
was severely affected by the shock, and little
GIRL stunned, but soon recovered. The cattle
men at the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Depot was struck, and damaged 50 as to per
nit calf, its only occupant, to escape. ~
tree near the upper end of Prince street was
also struck by the lightning as was the restau-
rant of H. Hymes, opposite the Court House
No great damage, however, was inflicted upon
the latter. The rain fell in torrents, and
flooded the streets ct several points, the water
running over the side. walks at the intersection
Of Cameron and Henry streets, and invading
the cellars of the houses in that vicinity. The
rain continued off and on all night. This morn
ing, before day, there was another thunder
storm, and the rain continued up to the hour
Of going to press with the wind from the
northeast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15

SPEED OF STEAMBOATS, The arrest aud
bailing OF Capt. D. j. Hill, Of the Aqua Creek
steamer Georgana, in Washington, some days
ago, for running that steamer within the har-
Dor Of Washington at greater rate OF speed
than is allowed by the municipal laws OF that
city, has already been been noticed in the
Gazette. On Tuesday last, the case was de-
cided 10 Magistrates Court in that city by a
Justice who held that the law had heen violat-
ed and consequently fined the captain $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15

JUDGE II. w. THOMAS, is in Richmond,
under bail for his appearance in the u. s.
Court, to answer an indictment charging him
with violating the Civil Rights bill, in not al
lowing colored testimony. Mr. Neesou will
attend as Judge Thomass counsel John 5.
Pendletcn, is, also, in Richmond, having been
arrested charged with illegally registering, >
for which he has been indicted Both rhe
trials, it is said will take place at this term OF
the Court Judge Thomas arrived here this
morning by the Aqua Creek steamer, but
Immediately started on the Orange train, for
his home at Fairfax Court House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-15

The AssUMpTIoN.-Th Catholic Festival
Of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
of which to-day is the anniversary, Is intended,
las is said by the Washington Republican,
from which We copy,) as memorial OF the
day on which the ,uothcr of the cruclticd
Son and the beloved Apostle ST. John re
NAMED at the foot Of the eros, until the re,
demp,ion OF man was accomplished while
there the Redeemer of the world was pleased
TO make His mother the mother o.! the be
loved Apostle who hencetorih took her to
himself. After the meeting in the upper
room, described in the Scriptures, and the de
scent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles,
she continued to reside with ST. john, IN
whuse arms she died Shortly alter her death,
the tradition narrates her soul returning 10
her body terminated it, ana both soul and
body were, by a great concour'e OF angel; aud
blessed spirits, welcomed or assumed into
heaven. II is 10 commemorator OF this beat
itude of her, whom the Catholic church, alter
the angel, calls Blessed among women that
the festival of to-day is celebrated. Catholics
hold that the mother Of Christ was, by spe-
cial and lovely Providence, made the embodi-
ment of every maiden and matronly perfec-
ton, the incarnated ideal Of Christian woman
hood, without spot or blemish Yesterday, as
the Vigil or Eve of the festival, was kept by
our Catholic citizens as day Of strict fast, but
one meal being allowed during the day, and the
use Of meat being prohibited The services OF
to-day are Of festive character, and the
church authorities require that, as far a. prac-
ticable, it should be kept as holy day by all
classes of Catholics