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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
PLoYuRE FRAMEs AND Plorunrs.-

PICTURE FRAMES AND PIoTUREs,-
For oval and square picture frames
rosewood, walnut or gilt, Of any
size, with or without picturs, call
on Miss Ida MILLrKAN, opposite
M. A. Melvin's brick residence, on
Court Street.
The following is a specimen
Of her prices: Frames of s by 10
inches, $3.50; 10 by - inches,
$500, and so on, in proportion to
sizes. t.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

REMOVED. "A. Hamilton informs
us that he has purchased the entire
stock of Boots and Shoes and trade
of Joseph Plumb, and is now occu-
pying with his large new stock of
boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c..
the room occupied by Mr.. Plumb,
ON the old corner known by old cit
liens as L. P. Reid's corner, more
recently known as the Van Pelt.
corner, where he says he would like.
to see all his Old customers and
thousands ofnew ones. He is pre-
pared to protect both head and feet
Of his numerous friends, from the
rude winters storm and frosts.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
Executorla SAC.

TNHE Undersigned win offer for sale at
i public auction, at the late residence Of
Jesse Rowe. Senior, about 4 miles from
Washingtons on the Staunton Road, on
Monday, November 18th, 1857,
The goods and chattels of said deceased,
consisting in part of head of horses, l2
head of hogs, 100 head of sheep, so fieeces
Of wool, yoke of work cattle, 3 COWS and
calves, also, young cattle, buggy and
harness, two. horse wagon, ox-wNgon,
l60 shocks of corn, (in shock 100 bushels
corn in crib, 6 stacks of hay, household
and kitchen furniture, farming utensils
and other articles too tedious to mention.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, forenoon.
TERMS-Purchases amounting to So
or less, to be paid in cash; above that
sum, notes at nine months, with two good
securities, will be taken, ae
ANTHONY W. WRIGHT,
Oct. 81, le67-49-Sw Executor.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

PALMER's LoTIoN. - The Great
Medicine for the Skin, cures with
out fail every kind of unsightly
eruption of the face, or itching, ir-
ritOting distressing cutaneous dis
ease, on any partof the person.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

OYsERs. s.-Those oysters presented
to us the other day by Mr.. A. FoRs-
TER, Confectionery of this village,
were remarkably fine, and those
who wish a nice dish of oysters, or
almost any delicacy in his line, will
find his rooms pleasant place to
enjoy the good things he SO Bounti-
fully provides.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

- The Temperance Society of
tie Students at bloomingburg
Academy, will be addressed by
Hon, Mills Gardner Of this place
On Friday evening Of this week.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

MASONIC. Regular Communication
of Fayette Lodge, No. lO7, F. & A.
NJ, Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der 18th, for election of officers and
payment of dues. By order Of the
w. M. b Fl. MILuKAN, sec'y.@
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
4. O. G.. IT.

The officers and members ofAdel-
phian Temple 1. 0. G. T., are noti-
ed that there will be a meeting for
the transaction Of important bust
ness, at their lodge room on Mon
day evening, November IL, 1867.
J. B. PRIDDY, D. T.
j. N. VANDEMAN, d. Sec.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
Liner I,jm1ey

THE Subscriber has, at his Kiln at the
L Sugar Church, four and halfmiles
South Of Washington, fresh burnt stone
lime for sale. He designs keeping a sup
ply constantly on hand, for sale at prices
as low as il can be obtained for, anywhere
in this section Of the country.
t-L JOHN ORR.
Sent. 20. 1866. 43a1vr
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

MAsoNIc.-An installation of the
officers elect Of Fayette Chapter R,
A. NJ. No. 1O3, takes place at Ely's
Hall tonight.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

SURGICAL OpERAT1oN.-On Sat
urday, Prof. D. A. Morse performed
avery critical operation upon Mr..
VIM. Higland, near Bloomingburg.
The upper jaw bone was greatly en-
larged by disease, disfguring the
face and caused constant pain. The
diseased bone was removed, as
well as large part of the hard pal
ate, which had become involved.
The operation, though a bloody
and unpleasant one, was performed
with steady hand and firm nerve,
showing that the Doctor under
stood the case and knows how to
use the instrument, ; grora-n-I
At last accounts. the subject of
this severe and intricate operation
was doing well
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

AT the last meeting of the Board
of School Examiners of Fayette
County, held at Washington,
November End, 1867, the follow
ing named persons received certifl-
Gates to teach for the time oppo-
site their names:
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

- No better thing can be found
in the world than "Barrett's Hair
Restoratiye.p Ask Madames Ris-
tori and Parepa, and all who use it.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

II Dayy Bing, formerly in the
clothing business in this place, but
for few years past in Cincinnati
and new York, has returned to our
village, andpintends opening out d
stock Of ready made clothing at his
old stand, opposite the Court
House. em
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

Our young friend 0. H, Sax
ton, left for Cincinnati last Thurs
day, to attend the Winter course of
lectures at the Ohio Medical Col
lege in that city
Jesse j. Worley, son of Dr. A.
Worley, ef this place, is also at
tending Medical lectures at Cincin-
matt. -i-, y
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

THANKsGIv1NG.-The President
has, by his proclamation, set
apart Thursday, November 2Sth,
as a day of national Thanksgiving
and prayer |
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

Gov. Co&'s Thanksgiving.proc-
lamation will be found elsewhere in
to-day's HERALD.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

The Volunteer, formerly pub
lished at Morrow, has been remov-
ed to Lebanon, and comes to hand,
looking bright and clear, and seems
to be ready to perform duty.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
Frsr1YAI.-The ladies Of the New

FEsr1vAL.-The ladies of the New
Holland NJ. E. Church are making
preparations for a grand Festival
for the benefit of the Church, to be
held at McCaherty's Hall, in that
village, on Thursday and Friday
evenings, November 14th and 18th,
as will be seen by card in our ad-
vertlslng columns.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

New MARSHAL. - The special
election on Friday, resulted in the
choice of Andrew Hays for Marshal,
by . pretty good majority, -Four
candidates were in the field-Hays,
Saxton, Bryan and Paul. The new
marshal entered upon the discharge
of his official duties on Saturday,
and henceforth we hope to see a
more orderly state Of things about
town than has been for the past
few months, AS Andy, in his Off
cial capacity, is not at all backward
about "filling his -four barrep at the
expense Of trcspassers on the law,
we advise ''bummers" to look out.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

END OF THE VoLuME.-Two more
numbers will complete the 9th Vol
ume of the HERALD. We hope to
commence the Tenth Volume With
a good list Of new subscribers.--
Give us your patronage, you who
have never yet taken our paper, and
we warrant that youwill receive full
value Of the subscription price,
81 90 per year Try it.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

- Our Street Commissioner, Mr..
j. M Jenkins has been doing an
extensive business in the way Of
grading and grayeling streets dur
ing the past few monthsg "A large
amount Of effective work has been
done, and much Improvement
made. fNi WA si'aia
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

SHEEP-There was full supply; 1000
were received to-day. The market was
quick at 5851Se, fot prime, and 4@5c fer
common to medium Sheep, and 7@73ze for
prime, and 6@616e for common 70 nnedi-
um lambs.
Hods--The receipts were the largest
since 1853. To-da9l4S1S cars were re-
ceiVed, The market was SLOW aud prices
10 lower. All could not be sold. Prime
went at 611S@69le, and common to medi.
um at 511S@6kc.
The total receipts Of stock for the week
were: $500 cattle, 32,S97 sheep, aud 49,
500 hogs.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

CHANGE OF LooATIoN-The Re
pablic, heretofore published at Co
lumbus, has been removed to Gin
cinnati, and is now called aThE
Quo REPUBLIC" /" II is in the in
tsrest Of the "Gfand Army Of the,
Republic, "andisana ablepaper, well
worthy the patronage Of The public.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
Dissolution Of ? Partnership.

TNHE Partnership heretofore existing be-
L tween the undersigned, under the firm
name of Getz a Dahl, has been dissolved
by mutual consent. All those having un-
settled accounts can settle up with either
Of the late firm. The grocery business will
be continued at the old stand BY O. L,
Gets @, L. GETH.
Oct. 24.-4ss3w GEO. DAHL
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. - We
have received from the Publisher,
Mr.. Geo. W. Hastings, Of the
Springfield (0.,) Publishing Com
pany, beautiful copy of a Mar
riage Certificate, designed to be fill
ed out and framed. 1t is handsome
ly engraved, and printed in beauti-
ful style, and is a nice ornament.
Specimens of these certificates may
be seen at r. Millikan's Book Store
in this village. If you are a mar
ried man, land you ought to be,
go and get one, put it in a nice frame
and make present of it to your
wife.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

The Court of Common Pleas
its Fall term in this
county on Tuesday next. sa
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

771-E717E7 17'7
sent" occurred in the 1st and End
Primary Department, and attributa-
BILE to the whooping cough, which
is quite prevalent among the small
er children. SURF.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
Estate q. Iesse ROVE. sen.

T1NHE Undersigned has been duly ap-
Il pointed Executor Of the last Will
and testament Of Jesse Rowe, Senior, late
Of Fayette county, Ohio, deceased. all
persons indebted 10 the estate, are request
ed to make immediate payment; and those
haSingclaims against the same will pre-
sent them duly authenticated to the un-
dersigned for allowance
ANTHONY W. WRIGHT,
Oct. 81, l967--49-3w Executor.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

PIcrURE FRAMES. - For French
Moulding and Oval Frames = new
style - 60 to WntEfT's PICTURE
GALLERY. 17&tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
FOR SAAE.

A FARM Of l2l acres, four miles north
"A east Of Washington, and 21f mileB
esst Of Bleomingbsrs. on the Waterloo
and Bogus road,--s0 acres in cultivation,
and balance good timber, principally white
oak. Land rolling; soil good. Good two.
story frame and log house, lnrge frame
barn and out buildings, and good o. chard,
The farm is in good repair, and nbun-
dance Of water for house use and stock
j. NJ. SHORT,
Oct. 10, ls67-46-2w
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

The following is a report of
Delinquency in Washington Union
School, for the week ending Nov.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
The Market Reports, &c.
WASHINGTON DRY GOODS MAR.
KET.
PRINTS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY rEoMAN & CO.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
NEW YORK MARKET

god NEW YoRR Nov 4, 1867.
Beer Carrie: The prices we're as fol-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07
r. MTTuLTKAN'$

WASHINGTON G. H., 0.
October Sd, 1867. 45"2m
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-11-07

j. N. VANDEMAN, D. Sec.
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esslonal.

WASHINGTON, March 13-tSendte-Mr Wilson nrc
seuted memorial from John Warren, an American
citizen in a British JAIL charged with Feniansn. The
petition states that Warren was in New \ orl when the
crimes charged were committed
Mr. Sumner presented the usual number of petitions
among them one from thirty thousand Kentucky he
gro soldiers, praying for equalization of bountes
Bill presented for preventing polysnmy and Other
abuses il. Utah.
Memorial from the New York Chamber of Com
merce relative to the resumption of specie payments
Ordered to be printed.
Bill repeating the cotton tax came up. Mr. Morrill,
thought it wasa great mistake to act this bill now
The whole tax question should come up at once Mr..
johnson gave notice of an amendment applying the
bill to this years crop. The bill was postponed.
Resolution adj0urning from December 20th instant
to 64h proximo passed.
Several financial bills were referred and after exec
utive session, adjourned to Monday.
H0N8c-After unimpoFtaut business went into Com
mtee of the Whole, and adjourned to Monday
WASHINGTON, December 16-tScnate-A petition
from Vermont presented, asking that National
Bank stock be exempted from local taxation
WASHINGTON, December 4.-.Seuate.-Sherman re-
ported the House BILL repeating the cotton tax. 1t
viii be considered tomorrow.
Bill concerning placing of the proceeds of captured
and abandoned property in the Treasury resumed
Fessenden said amounted to thirtyfTC millions but op
posed the bill there are claims pending in the
property, to whom the bill would work Injustice
Postponed
Joint resolution censuring tie President was resumed,
Johnson having the floor.
The Senate refused concurrence in the House
resolution to iourn till the bill striking white from
the District laws becomes law.
Executive session and adjourned.
H0uS2.-Committee on Commerce were directed to
inquire into the Fropgietg Of changing the Marine Hos
ptal from Paducah to Cairo.
Committee roads and canals directed to in
quire into the expediency of appropriang money for
canal around the fails of the Clio on the Indiana
side.
9uire into the expedency OF taxing crests and coats
Of arms worn on household furniture.
Ashley offered bill relating to the Freedmens Bureau
bill to facilitate the reconstruction of the Southern
States
Resolution providing thai diplomatic and consular
representatives to Hag or other African Governments
De selected from negroes. Referred to Committee on
Foreign Affairs
shenek made point Of order under the Constitution
mid the point vas veil taken.
Resolution adopted urging Tie reduction Of tie army
y the smallest nassf.5la tnis
iaEa ia55t5t ss#fF III sss5sasas a8tGits ai@asd
needing 80. laeeetiye IasamsDss ese presented
House vert into cen sEstae ah8le.
Maynard defended tile ianaessas Governments Az
iarnod
Seaais- Committee ssn.IIed &c eettah tx bill
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lI!srEIoMCs -During the past week the H;st:iouic'
have given Of their unique and chaste jntertain
n.cHts to good houses. On Monday night they maniP
plated the Avcngcr" and the Rough Diamond" il
very creditable manner, the latter in particular. We
noticed quite number of professionals cast in the
farce, WHO appeared to understand their business
They kept the house in continued roar Of laug Inter
Tte amateurs are improving very FAST and we advise
l3s professionals 10 be looking to their laureis This
Association has made Brewers Hua very pleasant place
to while away an hour two, and our citizens are
not slow to take aGHaMtage Of L.
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We clip the following items Of local news from The
New Orleans Bulletin IF THE 9Th:
GI1r MORTALITY Tile snamber Of internents IN
View Orleans during the 81 hours ending clock yes
ferday morning SUNDAY It'll reported b the sections
Of the different cemeteries to Dr. W DiFmeyer, Score
taiE of the Board Of HEALTH 3d. OF which died Of
cholera, ) Of yellow fever.
During tile week ending yesterday morning Sunday
7h1 the total number Of ntezInets reported was 1874,
Of which 60 died Of cholera, Il Of yellow fever
Major-General ". S. Hancock and family attended
tie opera Saturday night Between the second and
third acts his presence became known to the audience,
who gave three hearty cheers the ladies joining IN the
enthusiastic demonstration. The General acknoT-
lodged the compliment by repeated bows and the Or
chestra struck Up the national air. Hail Columbia"
Ar attempt made TO rob the Freedmens Savings
Bank on Carondect street Friday night by blowing
open the safe There was only ten dollars and sixty
cents in the safe at the time
Judge Durell, of the United States Court, has de-
cided 10 retain colored persons as jurors the decisions
of the Supreme Court OF the United States 10 the con
trary notwithstanding.
The building on Camp street, opposite Lafayette
Square, formerly occupied hT the Quarternastcrs De
partnent of the United States Army, is to be remod
eled enlarged and consecrated Old Fellows
Hail.
The site Of the Odd Fellows Hail. which was dis,
troyed by fire July 4, 1866, has been transformed
nursery for flowers and rare plants.
The Judgeship Of the Third District Court, Of New
Orleans made vacant by the resignation of Judge Eel
lows, has been filed by the appointment Of c. b. EN-
erson, Esq who has for many years been connected
with the bar Of that city.
Brevet Major-Gener Mower Colonel Of the 39tb
United States coored infantry at the Convention
Saturday He received with enthusiasm.
Judge Howe, of the Criminal Court, has ordered a
new aeufe Of jurors under the existing laws of tie
State Of Louisiana
THE C0NTENlIoN.-The Convention has now been
in session two weeks and in that time but yo things
have been done, viz: to organise the Convention and
to vote ten dollars day, and twenty mileage
each way, to the members At this rate how long will
it take to make Constitution for the people of Louis
lana, and how much will it cost?
SUcAR.-From the Thibodaux Sentinel, Of the 18th
inst, we takethe following items
The crop of sugar is turning ont badly. Not much
over half of what reasonably anticipated, vii! be
realised 1t is unfortunate for the planter, but STILL
with this yield they better of than those who at
tempted to cultivate cotton. Many of them plant
ing heavily, and instead Of despairing are ''picking
their fints' for another trial.
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POWDER, &c.-By reference to our advertising col
uuns it will be seen that J, c. Ektner, No. OH the
Lsvee, is agent for the celebrated Orange Powder
II oks lie is prepared 10 furnish I'LL descriptions in
quantities suit purchasers at manufacturers prices
Ii would be out Of place in Us to notify readers
that LIE Is in cccp: Of the largest and best assorted
stock Of groceries in this city and at this time is doing
iaudoiIce business for cash. Call and see him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-18

pHRIsrMAsr ESTEHr4IANENTs.-I}y reference to our
advertising columns it will be that tie ladies Of
the Presbyterian BAzaar Association will give t"
tertuinments at Hope 4 Smiths Hall, on Milan street.
on Cutislnast Eve and Chr,tuas Day for the benefit
of the Presbyterian Church. From the preparations
being made it promises be the entertainment of the
seagon.
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TEL EGa APHTg DISPATCHES.
For the Sou ID Il estern.
Markets

NEW YoaK, December u, noon-Gold 1885.
NEW ORLEANS December 14.-gotton quiet; sales
5000 bales; middling Orleans 14ac.; receipts 5l60,
exports 5221 bales Sugar and moasses active but IN
changed. Flour dull and unchanged. Corn quiet but
firm at 81 Is. Oats e5e. Pork lower, S23 30. Lard
noninaIly unchanged Bacon unchanged. Sterling
42@46 New York sight, Pet discount. Gold 1921
Texas cattle unchanged
New York, December 4. evening. Cotton less ae-
tive sales 1900 bales at 15a@l5&c. for lniddng up
lands Gold closed frmeF at f34
New York, December I5.-Gold 34Bt9341. Money
car pct; sterling l0I bonds old, II; new, n.
Tennessee skies 624 Cotton quiet at Isle
New York, December 16.-Aoney easy at 697
pet Gold 134H@ls#9. Sterling 1at@lo4; Gov
ernments improved.
NEW ORLEANS, December l6-cotton excited
sales 1900 bales; Orleans 14ac receipts ABS, ex-
ports 720S bales. Sugar in good demand; common
94t1l04, fully fair l2l@12s, prime to choice 100
l35c. M6lasses active common 45, choice 75c Flour
dull; double extra SO, choice Si4. Corn quiet, but
firm, at $l@1 Is. Oats quiet at S5c Pork dull and
lower; mess S23. Bacon-ShouIders retailing at II
@ll3c., clear sides 52e Lard-keg l41c; tierce
not quoted. Gold 1873. Sterling, commercial, 400
10; bank nominal; New York sight, pet. discount
New IoBE December IA fire occurred this
morning in tenement house, Second avenue, in
which eleven persons LOST their lives Several inmates
were injured by eapiHg from the windows Of the burn
ing building.
New York, December 17.-Cotton steady at 154c
money 6@74 pet; sterling 10000; '62 coupons 81
advanced caused from the fact that foreign bankers
are short and compelled to buy to fill contracts New
issue r.
New ORLEANS, December 17.-Cotton advanced
Orleans l5c sales 1900, receipts II 81 bales,
ports 1863 bales, Sugar declined &C.; common 64@9c
prime to choice 12I01131c. Molasses unchanged
Flour duh supegfae 50 To- choice So 751l3 so
Corn quiet but firm, at 81 10 Oats dull and unchang
ed Lard unchanged. Bacon unchanged. Pork very
dull; asking $23. Sterling commercial, 444@245
bank nQminally 81; New York sight, par to &C. dis
count.
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MlTiGATED HIS SENTENcE.-One Of the last offcia
acts of Gen. Mower was to mitigate the sentence OF
Nelson Winters, who found guilty Of murder in
the first degree before the last spring term of the
district court for Lamar county, Texas. 1t will be
recoected by readers that this man Winters, ho
is part niger, was convicted of tie murder Of J.
B. Duncan and sentenced TO inety-n nine years in the
pententary The Texas press at the time represented
as Of the most foul and diabolical murders on
record yet the late commander mii4aed his sentence
TO TWO years in the State penitentary.