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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

The TAX BILL-The following is the
form in which the Tax bill passed the
Senate of this State:
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, that
the revenue laws of the State shall be,
and are hereby amended as provided in
the following sections:
Sec. 2. That goods, wares and mer-
chandise brought or sent into this State
for sale at auction, or on commission,
except raw cotton, shall pay the same
tax as is imposed by this act on sales of
merchandise by merchants, and shall be
collected in the same manner; and al
attempt to evade said tax, or refusal or
failure to pay the same, shall be for
fixture of the said goods, wares and mer-
chaEdise. And it shall be the duty Of the
Attorney General of the District, on in
formation, to bring suit. and enforce
said forfeiture, for which he shall be
allowed out Of the proceeds Of sale fee
of twenty-five dollars.
Sec. g. On all merchandise purchased
for sale by merchants, a tax Of one per
cent shall be assessed on its invoice
cost at the place where purchased, I'M
less the tax on the same has once before
been paid to the State, in which event
no additional tax shall be paid.
Sec. 4. All laws taxing saw-mills, tan
yards, and other manufacturing estab
lishmenis, otherwise thaH in the general
assessment Of property at its value, are
hereby repealed; but such establishments
shall be included in the general assess
ment Of property and stock, at is value
Sec. 5. All laws Of the State in refer
ence 70 taxes as altered, repealed or SUI
perseded By the provisions Of this act
shall remain in foil force aud effect; and
it is expressly provided that taxes here
tofore imposed upon saloons for refresh
ments, and upon the sale Of liquors in
quantities less than a quart, are not 70
be affected by any provisions Of this act
Sec. G. This act shall take effect from
and after It's passage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

UNDER COUNTER Albert White, an
officer of the Mackerel Brigade, was
found under the counter of one of our
dry goods stores this morning pursuing
his investigation. He was arrested and
Immediately taken before Commissioner
Richards who committed him to Jail for
fifty.three days
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partures

Empire, Evansville.
Golden Era, New Orleans
Silver Moon, Cincinnati.
Indiana, New Orleans.
NJ 4. ForsytheS ST. Louis.
Mary Mcdonald, New Orleans.
Starlight, Evansville.
NJ S. Mepham, New Orleans
Submarine No. 2, st. Louis.
Sam Parker, New Orleans
Welcome, ST. Louis.
Belle Memphis, st. Louis
w. B. Dance, New Orleans.
War Eagle, St Louis.
Luminary, New Orleans.
Pauline Carroll, New Orleans.
Sheridan, New Orleans.
Emerald, Cincinnati.
Cora s., Louisville.
Departures.
Sam Hale, Cincinnati.
War Eagle, New Orleans.
Armenia, New Orleans.
Adam Jacobs, ST. Louis.
W. B. Dance, st. Louis.
Luminary, ST. Louis.
Pauline Carroll, St Louis.
Sheridan, St Leuis.
Des Arc, White river.
Indiana, Louisville.
M. e. Forsyth, St Louis.
Mary Mcdonald, St Louis.
M S. Mepham, Louisville.
Submarine No. 2, Mobile
Sam Parker, Cincinnati.
Atlantic, New Orleans.
Starlight, Evansville.
Norman, White river.
Welcome, Vicksburg.
Boats in Port.
Belle Memphis, Dan Able, Silver Moon,
Harry Dean, Cora s., Cleaner, Guidon,
Rose Hamblston, Empire, Norman,
Golden Era.
Miscellaneous.
A dispatch from Nashville, dated Sat
urday, says the Cumberland river rose
thirteen inches in the eighteen hours
ending to-day at noon 1t is rising one
inch per hour. Great damage above and
below the locks. Heavy rains this morn
ing
The Argonaut Noa2 has been raised
and repaired, and is now pronounced in
good condition by the Inspector She
will enter the Louisville and Memphis
trade.
A dispatch from Louisville last even
ing says the river rose seven inches from
six o'clock Saturday afternoon to six
o clock Sunday morning thence till two
D. m. had rose four inches; now rising
upwards of one half inch an hour AT
dark it was two inches higher than the
flood of two weeks ago. 1t has already
reached high water mark, and seriously
deranges business All the way landings
between here and Memphis are under
water.
The river rose about two inches at
Cairo on yesterday, and the Jennie
Lewis, P. W. Strader and Mary Swan
passed southwark.
The funeral OF Captain Ash. c. Hop
kins took place at St Louis on Friday.
1t was largely attended Resolutions of
to his memory we're adopted
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex-
anime the specimens of fine steamb oat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office. Our prices will be found
o compare favorably with those Of Gin
,innati or St Louis, and to be greatly
below those asked by other city offices
Bring your orders directly to US, and
ave the commission charged by parties
Who take in work they are not prepared
n execute I |
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CANDIDATES.

TOR ALDERMAN SECOND WARD-WM.
II SPICK kRNAGLE, newrdcaler, No. rs
Poplar street, n n candidate for Alderman Of
the u Ward ~ the ensuing olecllon. 20
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The Port of Memphis.

The river is at staad here, and will
probably rise again as the upper rivers
are rising. Business dull. The weather
is cloudy, dreary, damp.and miserable.
The following are the arrivals and de.
Dartures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

CRY IssUE,-Ten thousand dollars
city scrip wanted Immediately at the
Home Insurance and Trust Co.'s" No.
IL Madison street. 9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

ARREST OF A HOTEL THIEF.-Tom
Mason, alias Seymour, was arrested on
Saturday evening at the Gayoso House
by Sheriff Winters. On his person pair
of nippers, used for turning keys in
locks, was found. He acknowledged to
robbing Mr. Wynn of three hundred dol
lars at the Worsham House few nights
since, and had taken room with his
wife at the Gayoso to pursue his nefarious
calling. He is now in Jail, with strong
recommendation for Nashville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

PREPARATIONS FOR BUSINESS -Seye-
raj freight cars for the Memphis and
Little Rock railroad have been landed at
HoDefeld
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The OPERA.-The Rancone Opera
Troupe; now performing at the Greenlaw
Opera House, are conceded to be the
best troupe that ever visited this city, at
least such is the verdict of all who have
heard them. On Saturday evening
Verdis La Traviata was produced in
excellent style, and highly appreciated
by the audience. Tonight Donizetti's
La. FarOrita will be presented, with
Signora Cattinari as "Leonora." This
lady has a magnificent voice, and is well
entitled to be the prims donna of any
company. We would advise all who
desire TO see frst-class opera troupe to
witness the performances Of this one.
They sing well, dress appropriately and
are deserving of patronage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

Notiee.-We earnestly request our friends
not to pay more than five cents a copy for the
PUBLIC LEDGER. We sell to the newsboys at
two cents a copy, thus allowing them over
hundred per cent. profit on every paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

FELT AND GRAVEL RooFISG.-Arehi-
tects, builders and all others desiring a
cheap, durable and complete fre-proof
roof, would consult their best interests
by calling on Messrs. Bartholomew d
Allen, No. 7S Jefferson street 2-7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

REPAIRING SHOP of G.. II. Becker, 3l6
Second street. All goods or furniture
left at my shop for repair, before the lst
of February, will be sold at public auc-
ton on the l4th instant to pay charges.
The amount of furniture l receive daily
for repair compels me to allow only one
month for keeping the furniture, to &C.
commodate all my patrons.
Respectfully,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

LET all pedestrians go to Levitt & Cos,
322 Main street, for light" waterproof
Boots, cheap. 7
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MAD Doc KILLED.-A mad dog was
killed on Main street, south Of Beal,
about one clock yesterday, by officer +.
Wright, after he had bitten three men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

BANK OF WEST TENNESSEE, = Five
thousand dollars Bank of West Tennes-
see wanted Immediately at the Office of
the "Home Insurance and Trust Com
,pany," No. IL Madison street. 8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

TREAT & HAMILTON manufacture
plows, ETC., in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

Cour11xrxr 10 A MEvrms LADT.-The
following vel deserved tribute to one Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

IGOR RENT-A PLEASANT RESI- DENOE,
wants rooms, stable, etc., situated in Chelsea,
on Fourth street, extended. For TERMS Apply
TO G. w. JONES Il CO., 257 Main street, or ),
n GRIPPING, Chelsea. IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

NEGRO RoBBED.--A negro employed
by Mr.. Neal who had been to town on
Saturday to sell load of wood, on re-
turning home reported that two men
with shotguns had halted him on the new
Raleigh road and relieved him of five
dollars which he had received for the
..nnl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

CONE HERE EVERYBODY Free lunch
at Is Union street tonight. Oyster
SOUP. 9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

Our Jon 0FFICE.-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. /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

MANITOBA GOOD OPENING
Wanted a partner with acapital of Five Hun
drod Dollars, to travel with first class paying
Exhibition, all in perfect order Apply to
c. wOOLMER.
1917 Main street,
II nnnosite Tho Overton Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

The LATEST NEws-A good way to
drive away dull care these dfeary days
when a walk in the street is calculated
to give person the muddy blues, is to
read something good, and the place to
obtain it is at Albert Beers news depot,
2S7 Main street He keeps full assort-
ment of the latest reading matter, and
whether you want news, amusing or in
structive literature, can supply you.
Call and see him at his snug depot, next
10 the corner of Madison street.
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scRAPERs. Treats the best.

OLD Hats made new at S7s Main
,ireel %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

yTTANTED AGENTS EVEKWHERE-
w male and female, 500 to $3.50 per month. to
sell the Common Sense FamilySewing Machine.
Pr;co only SIS. This machine will stitch, hem,
fell. tuck, bind, quilt, braid and embroider.
The cloth cannot be pulled apart, even after
every second stitch is cut. Every machine fully
warranted for three years. Send for circulars
Block, southwest corner Green and Fourth
streets, second floor. ,,-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

HOUSE, BREAKEG.-A colored indi-
vidual, John jackson by name, is in
durance vile on a State warrant charging
him with burglariously attempting to
enter the residence of Dr. Laski.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

NOR RENT.-THE HOUSE FORMERLY
Il occupied as Saddle Store by D. Moriarty,
No. u Adams street. For particulars apply to
j. AZ. STEELE,
o-97 No Exchange Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT OR LEASE-ONE GOOD COT
tare House, in best repair, with four rooms,
kitchen and dining room, and stables and out
houses, good cistern, and three acres of ground
on Walnut street, near st. Agnes Academy:
Apply to l0213 Third street. Z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

NOR RENT-A SMALL STORE ROOM.
suitable for a doctors Office, barber shop,
or news office. Rent low. Apply at lO3 Main
street. ------------.----------s-
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WANTS.

SITUATION by A YOUNG
w man. l6 years old, who has had three
wears experience. in store. The best refer
enco given. Apply at "a Monroe st. IL
WANTED.-A GOOD COOK; WASHER II
w and ironer-white preferred. Apply, at
lO5 Monroe street. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

FoR RENT
On Main street, building with two large
Halls and six Rooms, good water and all ne
eessary coHyeniences. Possession given inme-
diatey. Apply on the premises to 1
c. wooLMER.
No. 1921 Main street,
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No. 1917 Main street,
Onnosite the Overton HoteI.

THOR RENT-A FIRST-CLAsS STORE
I house in the Jackson Block, cor. OF Main
and Gayoso streets. Apply to
THOS. x JN0. B. LEIGH,
a 30i Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

ETANTED-A GOOD COOK, WASHER
w and ironer to do work for small family;
also n man for farm work. Apply at this
Office. ~
MAJ MIS- WANTED TO CAN
wv vass for the only official Southern Histo-
~ of the War, by 4. A. Pollard, of Virginia,
The Lost Cause" complete in one large royal
octave volume, with twenty-iour fine steel
plate engraviugs of distinguished Southern
leaders, | want an energetic, influential man
in every county and town to canvass for this
and other popular and rapid-selling historical
works, for which liberal commission. will be
allowed Agents are making from Si5O to sou
per month. Circulars containing. full partlcu-
Jars sent free. Address
'- J. Il. SUTTON, Publisher,
No. 10 Union street,
II Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

JOSEPH j. INMAN,
IS Station D. Bible House. New York Ciiyr
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THr Legislatures of several of the
Southern States have adopted resolu-
tons expressive of thanks to Mr.. Pea
body for the magnificent donation OF
one million of dollars to promote educa-
ton in the South. If this distinguished
capitalist would now appropriate about
a quarter of a million to the education
of members of Congress in their duties
as representatives of q free people, no
might do the world o further service.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16
1ofIce to Invalids.

,1. PERSONS WHO HAVE NO HOME
A ~, nlses who're they can receive the attsn'
~ nsesss.Ty 10 thsIr comfort, when ~, can
s Ana q he County Hospital comfortable private
rocm ..,n.Ti.ncsd nurses, and will Do supplied
In svsYythlng necessary 70 their comfort,
TIVE Rooms are entirely separated from the
ward, occupied BY the INDECENT sick.
The HoSpitaiis under the care Of DIR. BRoN.
SON, who can be found at his once, No. t7South
street., every day between the. heurs Of
\. Ard I'm. Anangsmsnts can also be made
With M. Crouch, euperntendentofth III Hospital,
who can always BE- found At the Hospital Build.
inRs. Chargsa modsrate. mrl6-6
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THE ADVICE OF A PHILosoPHER.-It is
reported that the late Victor Cousin,
just before he died, gave the following
advice to a friend, who was just enter
ing upon life You are young and in
experienced take my advice; earn
money and save it. fyou do not, you
will prepare for yourself a dishonored
old age, and when your hair is gray and
your faculties fail, you will have no al
tentative but q hospital or the Senate!'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16
Incurablo-

1ncarabIe-
A Boston lady, who had q somewhat
Bacchanalian spouse, resolved to fright
en- him into temperance. She therefore
engaged A Waterman, for a stipulated
reward, to carry "Philander" to the
watch-house, while yet in q state Of
insepsibility, and to brighten him a
little" when he recovered.
In CONSEQUENCE of this arrangement,
he was walked up about IL o'clock of
night, and found himself lying on a pine
bench in a strange and dim apartment.
Raising himself on his elbow, he looked
around, until his eve rested on q man
sitting BY a stove and smoking a cigar"
UWbere am ~" asked. Philander.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

TERRIBLE DxyoRMrY.-The Louisville
Courier Of a late date, says: "eyeste,.
day visited one Of the most remarkaoie
freaks Of human nature in deforming
the human body that has ever come un-
der our observation. The lower limos
of an interesting young girl, formerly Of
Fentress county, Tennessee, are 30 de-
formed as to be nearly q foot in dame
ter and her feet are as large as an orai-
nary parlor stove, being larger than the
stoves being used in the street cars.
Doubtless the young lady's mother at
some period of her lifetime had been
scared by an elephant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16
Dayton. April =.
Notice to Millmen.

.n,o11RNED MEETING OF THE
N AD1oo hs.o.i.,ion Will be held at the
a hm%sh ossee; Gold Hill. on WEDHEs-
Yellow jack, tnst,nt. At ! o'clock ?. n ~
DAY. .ne ~ sr.a. impor.snc. Is 70 coma before
business Of t,en' IN Mllmsn are earnestly 10
uuested to sttend .nrvvrsoN. Prsddsnt.
y A. rmrLr. Secretary. .p,s2t
virginia April ID, 1901.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THE latest rumor is that some adven-
turous members Of English swimming
clubs have determined to swim across
the channel on their way to the Paris
Exhibition. They are to be accompa-
MED by umpires in boats, and are to be
furnished with planks to rest upon at
stated intervals.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

BUFFALO are said to be more plentiful
along the North Platte this season than
for many years previous. Their pres
ence so far north is attributed to the
scarcity of grass and to Indians hunting
and driving them north.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THE New York and Massachusetts,
Legislatures have before them a bill al
lowing husband and wife to TESTIFY
against each other.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THE ladies: May their virtues exceed
even the magnitude of their skirts, while
their faults are still smaller than their
bonnets,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

IL a woman were to change her sex,
what sort of a being would she become
She would be a he then-a heather.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

An urchin remarked that the chief
branch of education in his school was
the graceful birch branch.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

JONES thinks that instead Of giving
credit to whom credit is duo, the cash
had better be paid.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

Belle BOYD, the rebel spy, says she
is engaged to play in "The Huguenot
Captain" at Wallack's in New York.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

IT is always safe to learn, even from
our manifestation safe to venture to
instruct, even our friends.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

THE Illinois girl who recently lost her
speech, ave whispering, has had forty
offers of marriage.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

HALF the whole population Of New
York city are Catholics. b.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

WASrED-Some of the beer produced
when mischief is brewing"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16

WHY does a railway clerk cut a hole
in your ticket2 To let you pass through.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-16
FOB COMING GOLD.

This charge Will be the Same q at the mint-a
half Of one per cent-and which ID paid by rs 10
that Institution. But there will DO no charges In
future for making nne gold or silver bars from
bullien refined By IL
Returns In Coin Made In F~orty-eisht
Hours. a.
Silver contained In deposits for coin viii DO 10.
counted for ct the same rate customary at the
Mint
Gold Bars Of other Asssysrs in good standing,
viii be eAshed BY rs ct the highsst market rates.
Dust and bullion can b forwarded 70 us from
any part Of thseountry, and feturnsmads through
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express.
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Capitol Stock 100000!

DIR T ORs,m-.yp
JOHN PARROT, CHAs. D. McLANE,
WIN. q. RALsTON, A. HAYWARD,
LOUIS A. GARRETT.
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stonewall Jackson,s stan.

During the late session of the Synod of Vir-
gina three of the staff officers Of the late hero
OF the Valley, Stonewall Jackson, lodged under
the same roof-Revs. Dr. Dabney and j. p.
Smith, members of the Synod, having been en-
tertained by their old comrade in arms, Major
w. j. Hawks; and as Captain Smith remarked,
the Major having fed them during the war, he
had no doubt of his ability to perform the same
service for them here. Many must have been
the "reminiscences OF their varied experience in
camp and field, and many the sad recollections
OF their lamented commander revived by the
meeting of these veterans Others among this
body of ministers of the Gospel of Peace fought
and bled for their country's liberties on the bat
tie fields of Virginia. Captain Miller and Major
Kirkpatrick Ga ruling elder) hurled the cannon
ball into the enemy's ranks with terrible skill,
and yet others served as chaplains and as pri
Vate soldiers in the deadly strife Charleston
V0 \ FYee Press
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PHILADELPHIA, November ls,

PHILADELPHIA, November ls, 1867.
The Board of Directors have this day declared a
CASH DIVIDEND OF TEN PER CENT. on the
Capital Stock, and Six PER GENT. interest on the
Scrip OF the Company payable and after lst OF
December proxiuno, free of National and State tax
They have also declared SCRIP DIVIDEND OF
TWENTY-FIVE PER GENT on the earned pre-
mums for the year ending October 81 1867 certificates
Of which will be issued to the parties entitled to the
same on and afer the LIST December proximo free OF
National and State taxes,
They have ordered. also. that the SCRIP CERTIFI
GATES OF PROFITS OF the Company, for the year
ending October 81 ls63 be redeemed in CASH at the
office of the Company, on and after lst December
proximo, all interest thereon TO cease on that day
No. certificate of profits Issued under S25. BY the
act of incorporation no certificate shall issue unless
claimed within two after the declaration or the
Dividend whereof 1t is evidence
DIRECTORS.
Thomas G, Hand, James G. Hand,
John O. Davis, William c. Ludwg,
Edmund A. Souder, Joseph II. Seal,
Theophius Paulding, George q. Leiper,
John r. Penrose, Hugh Craig,
James Traquair, John ID. Taylor,
Henry @. Dallett, Jr., George w. Bernardou,
Samuel Il. Stokes JRcOb z. Jones,
Henry Sloan, James b. mcfarland,
William g. Boulton, Joshua P. Eyre,
Edward Darlington, Spencer McIlvaIne,
h. Jones Brooke, ]. b. semple, Pittsburg
Edward LafourcRdei A. B. Berger,
Jacob Riege', d. T. Morgan,
THOMAS @. HAND President.
JOHN C. DAVIS vice-President
HENRY LYLBURN, Secretary.
nI5l5tl HENRY BALL, Assistant Secretary.