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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1867-06-20

TgrAHTED-AGENTS -SZ5pe month
w and travelling expenses 10 one good agent
for each county in the United States 10 intro
duce our PATENT CLOTHES LINE. Ad-
dress, stating age & occupation, 70 the AMER
loan WIRE CO. l62 Broadway u Y
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cHAg3ELlAR's
WHITE LIQUID
EN- AM Ell.

ENOR Improving and Beauiifying the com
Il plsxion.
The most valuable and perfect preparation
in use, for giving the skin beautiful pearl
like tint, that is only found in youth. II
quickly removes TaDs, Freckles, PimpIes.
Blotehes, Moth Patches, Sallowness, Er11p-
tons, and all impurities Of the skin, kindly
healing the same leaving the skin white and
clear az alabaster. Its use cannot be detected
by the closest scrutiny. aud being a vegetable
preparation ia perfectly harmless. Il Is The
only article Of the kind used by the French
and is considered BY the Partisan as ipdisnenI
sable 10 perfect toilet. Upwards of.30OOo
bottles were sold during the past wear. a suiTil
Gent guarantee Of its efficacy. Price oply II
cents. Sent BY mail, postpaid, On rscsiDt
Of an order, by
BERGER. SHUTS & co
le0Zo-Iy 235 River ST, Troy. NY
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ENGRAVINGS. viz:

ASHLAND" THE HOME OF CLAY;
r. 4. LEE, U. S. GRANT, GEORGE
WASHINGTON, MARTHA WASHING
TON, AND JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE
The following gentlemen have kindly con-
serted TO take charge Of and control the
drawing, with the distinct understanding
that we are TO have nothing whateyey TO do
with 1t, viz: Ex-Gov. j. f. Robertson,
Georgetown, Ky; General John B. Huston,
Lexington, KY; Hon. z. X. Hunt, Lexing-
ton, KY. Hon. J. B. Beck, Lexington, KY;
L. d. Saver, Of d. a. Sayer d Co. Bankers;
Jas. a. Grinstesd, of Grinstead & Bradley,
Bankers; Judge S. S. Goodloe, Thos. Mitch
ell, ESQ, Cashier Of First National Bank,
Lexington, KY; II. C. johnson, Esq, Pres
ident Northern Bank of Kentucky.
Ten per cent premium will be allowed TO
any person getting up club Of ten o. more
subscribers, to be paid either in Engravings.
when the money Is received, or in money
when the drawing is completed.
al money as received will be deposited in
bank and held until the drawing takes place.
If the enterprise should not be completed,
the money will be refunded to the purchasers
of Engrayings. The drawing will take place
On the fourth OF July Next
Or sooner if the tickets are disposed Of, in
which event timely notice will be given.
Write TO US for prospectus giving full par
ticulars. agents will be appointed in all
parts Of the country.
ENGRAVIN3S 81 EACH,
And certificate given TO each purchaser Of
al Engraving. IN the Phoenix Hotel Grand
Gift Enterprise
FREE CT CHARGE.
Remit by drafts, post-office money orders,
or in Sums Of one hundred dollars and over
in Greenbacks by express 20
GRIGSBY g. ROBINSON.
Phoenix Hotel, Lexington, Ky.
LIST OF PREMIUMS,
No. l. Phoenix Hotel and lot, 16O feet front
on Main by 235 deep on Mulberry $4,000
and 80 other valuable premiums ranging
from $500 down TO $50 each.
WILLIAM SIGERsos, Real Estate agent,
and Conveyancer. APO Walnut st. (under
Southern Hotel,) 81. Louis. no. Real Estate
bought and sold on Commission, Catalogues
giving description Of city and country prop
ery, issued monthly.
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Card.

TIEMANN'S LAUNDRY BLUE, for
Il Family use. This Blue is manufactured
BY the well known and old established man
ufacturers Of fine colors, d. z. Tieman & Co.
1t is perfectly pure, and needs but to be tried
TO be appreciated. Sold By Giocers and
druggists throughout the United States.
j. Ii. TIEMANN, Sole agent,
2f0 Pearl st., New York.
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zx1zza.sszazsnzaszz=zsscAss
list of the votes polled in 10th
;ivil District in said County and
State on the 22nd day of February, /
500, for the Ratification or Re
lection of the amended constitu-
ion of the State Of Tennessee
md that [ was the returning Of
icer, or the officer who held said
election, and that W. r. Smith, |
". r. Hanaway, and Joel Foster
were Judges, and G. B. Metcalfe /
and Jacob Gillespie were Clerks
of said election. JAS. NJ. DYER.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, the Sd day of Sept, 1866.
r. S. WooDARD, Clerk.
Came, also, G. B. Metcalfe and
made oath in due form of law,
that he was one of the clerks Of
said election, and that the fore
going is the list Of votes polled in
Civil District No. 10, Lincoln
County, Tennessee, on the 22d
day of February, 1865, for the
Ratification or Rejection of the
amended constitution Of the State
of Tennessee, and that he signed
said poll list as one of the clerks
Of said election. G. B. METCALFE.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, the Sd day of Sept, 1865.
R. S. WoODARD,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Came, also, Jacob Gillespie and
made oath in due form of law,
that the foregoing is the poll list
of the votes polled in Civil Dis
trict No. 10, Lincoln County,
Tennessee, at the election held
the 22d day of February, 1865,
for the Ratification or Rejection
of the amended constitution of
Tennessee, and that he was one
'of the clerks Of said election, and
that said foregoing poll list is a
list or book kept and recorded by
one Of the clerks on the day of
said election. JACOB GILLESPIE.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 9Th Sept, 1866.
r. S. WooDARD,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Came, also, W. r. Runaway,
Joel Foster, and w. r. Smith
and made oath in due form of law,
that they were Judges of said
election and that the foregoing is
one of the poll books kept on said
day. This Nov. 9Th, 1866.
W. r. HANAWAY.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, 9Th Nov, 1866.
r. S. WOODARD, Clerk.
JOEL FOSTER.
Joel Foster sworn and sub
scribed on lst day Dec, 1866.
r. S. WooDARD, CLERK.
W. r. SMITH.
And w p. Smith. 10Th Dec,
1866. r. S. WOoDARD, Clerk.
State Of Tennessee, County Of
Lincoln.-I, R. S. Woodland, Clerk
/ of the Circuit Court in and for
the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that the fore
going is a true copy of the poll
books of the Petersburg District
No. 10, of said county, of the
election held the 22d day of Feb
ruary, 1865, upon the Ratification
or Rejection of the amendment
to the constitution Of the State
of Tennessee, together with the
certificates and affdavits thereon
as appears of Record in my office.
In testimony whereof |
have hereto subscribed my
- name and affixed the seal
E6Sof said county at Office,
the 18th day of June, 1867.
r. S. WOoDARD, Clerk.
Code of Tennessee-Page 230.
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Last Of the names and number Of
polls cast at Petersburg, Lincoln
county, Tennessee, on the 22nd
day Of February, 1865, for Rati-
.fcatioa or Rejection Of tie Amend
n1entS proposed to tie Constitu-
ton of the StQte of tennessee:
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WHO HAVE A RIGHT TO VOTE!

The Petersburg List-Am-
davits proving it Genu-
ine-the Code-theFran-
chise LaW-an Appeal to
the Governor and AttOr-
ney-General Ofthe State
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CHiNCERY SALE OH LAND.

nN Saturday, The x9ii day OF
" June. IS67--jn obedience to a de-
February term, 1867, in the case Of James
NJ. Robertson and others rs. Moses II Bon1er
and others-I will attend on the premises, and
offer for sale 70 the highest bidder.
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Ratification, $50; Rejection, 90
State Of Tennessee, Lincoln Coms-
1--WE, the undersigned, Judges
and Clerks, after having been duly
sworn according to the require
ments of the law, do hereby GER
tify that the above is a correct
and true list of the votes cast at
Petersburg in said county for Rati-
fcation or Rejection, on the 22d
Feb, 1865, and find the result as
follows-for Ratification, one hum
dred apd eighty (1SO;) for Rejec-
ton, none. Given under our
hands, this 22nd Feb, 1865.
C. B. METCALFE, W. r. SMITH,
JACOB GILLESPIE, W.R.HANAwAY,
CLERKS. JOEL FOSTER,
Judges.
State Of Tennessee, County Of
Linooln.-Personally appeared be-
fore ne, r. S. Woodland, Clerk of
the Circuit Court of the County
and State aforesaid, James NJ. Dy-
er, and made oath in due form of
law, that the foregoing is the poll
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There cometh glad tidings Of 10Y 70 all,
To young and TO old, to great and 20 small:
The beauty which once sas 30 precious and
rare,
Is free for all, and all may be fair.
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III ItstIIIIOHy HHtItUI I
have hereto subscribed my
. name and affixed the seal
Sof said county at Office,
the 18th day of June, 1867.
r. S. WOODARD, Clerk.
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Thursday Morning, June 20, 1861
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17
NO. 40.
HOOP SKIRTS.
II ATEsT FASHIONS DEMAND
j. W. BRADLEYs
oRLRBRATED PATRNT
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC
(oR DOUBLE SPRING.
SKIRT.
HOOP SKIRTS.

TEE WONDERFUL FLExmLIrT and great COMFORT and
to LADY wearing the DuPLEx ELLIPTIC sKIRI
will be experienced particularly In all crowded ASSEM-
BLihs, OPERAS, CARRIAGES, RAILROAD GARs, CHURCH
PKwa, Am CHAIRS, for PROMENADE and HousR DRESS
the kKIRT can be FOLDED when In TO OCCUPY small
PLAoR easily and conveniently SILK or MUSLIN
DRKas, an invaluable quality In crnone, not found In
any Single Spring Skirt.
LADY having enjoyed the PLEASURE, COMFORT, and
great CONVENIENCE Of wearing the DUPLEX ELLIPTIC STEEL
SPRING SKIRT for sIseLR DAY, will afterwards
willingly dispense with their For CHILDREN MlssEs
and YoUHo LADIES they superior to all others.
They will not BEND OF BREAK like the Single Spring,
but will PRRsBRvE their PERFECT and GRACEFUL sHAPR
when three or four ORDINARY SKIRTS will have been
THROWN ABIDE AS UsRLRss THE HooPs covered with
poUnLH AND TWISTED THREAD and the BOTTOM RODS are
not only double springs but twice Tor double) COVERED
preventing them from wearing out when dragging down
stoops, stairs, &c.
The Duplex Elliptic is great favorite with all ladies
and is universally by the FASHION MAaA-
HINES as the STANDARD SKIRT OF THE FASHION,
ABLK WORLD.
To enjoy the following inestmable advantages in
Crinolne VIE; SUPERIOR QUALIFY, pRRPEor hANuRAc-
TuRR STYLISH sHAPR AND FIHsH FLRxBILITY DuRABlLIrY
COMFORT and ECONOMY enquire for j. W. DUPLEX
RLLFrc Double Spring ssrt and be sure you get the
genuine article
CAUTI0N-To guard against IMPOSITION be par
ticuar 10 NOTICE that skirts offered as DUPLkA fsva
the red ink stamp, viz: 81. w. Bradeys Duplex EPts
Steel sprngs,n upon the waistband-nene others are
genuine. Also Notice that Hoop will admit pit
being passed through the CENTRE thus revealing the two
for double springs BRAIDED together therein which y the
secret Of their RLRxBTY and srREsaTH aud Acombna-
tion not TO be found In any other sKIRT. -.
FOR SALE In all Stores where FIRST GLASS skirts
are sold throughout the United States and esewhere
Manufactured by the Sole Owners of the Patent
| VESTS, BRADLEY & CAREY,
o. Chambers and 70 and 81 Reade SITS, N. Y.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17
HOOP SKIRTS,
628.


NEW SPRING STYLES, "oUR owE MAKE"
embracing every New and Desirable size style and Shape
OF Plain and THAil HooP sKIRTs2, 2x, ~, ", b IN,
81 81 aud Fds., ronud every length and slze WAIST
In every respect FIRST QUALITY and especially adaptep
meet the wants of FIRST CLASS and most fashionable
TRADE.
OUR owN MAKRn OF Hoop Hkirs are lighter, more elias
to more durable and really CHEAPER than any other
make OF either Single Double Spring Skirt in the
American Market They are WARRANTED in every respect
and wherever introduced give universal satisfaction
They are now being extensively Sold by Retailers and
every Lady should try them. 49,.
Is STAMPED s,W. T. HOPKINS MANUFACTURES 62S
ARCH Street, PHILADAh No OTHERS ARB GEsuiNE-
Catalogue containing Style, Size and RETAIL PRicRa.
sent to any address, Uniform and Liberal DlsoouhT
allowed to DRALERs Orders by mail or otherwise
promptly and carefully fled-WHobEsALR and RETAIL,
1t Mandatory and sAisa.rooms
No. 628 Arch Street, Philad'a.
SKIRTS made to order. altered and repaired
TRRMs NET CASH ONE PRICE ONLY.
| '1"'-s VIM. II. HOPKINS.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17

nREss AND COAT MAKING.
- DRESSES AND COATS CUT AND FITTED
AT tue
SHORTEST NOTICE,
AND ON
THg MOST REASONABLE TERMS,
AT NO. $40 TATNALL STREET.
All the latest and most desirable styles for
LADIES AND CHiLDREN's SUITS,
Constantly on hand,
= pERrECT SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. -Gs
Also, PLAIN SEWING
NEATLY AND PROMPTLY DONE.
8. ]. BENNETT.
NB--Two Apprentices wanted Immediately az th'
| above place 10 learn Dressmakng. maylO'Smos
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17
FoSTHR'S DRUG STORE,
Il CORNER OF
FRONT AND WEST STREETS,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

Annouuces to her friends and the public generaly that
Tia has taken the Drug Store at the corner Of Front and
West Streets, and laid In full supply Of
PURE AND FRESH DRUGS,
Procured from the best and most reliable houses in New
Tha services Of an experienced Druggist, graduate Of
the college Pharmacy, Of Philadelphia, have been
secured who will give careful attention to the COM
day or night. ,,,, No.. 49,,
cina Perfmery Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs, Fancy
Fxtract Cologne Water Soaps preparations for the
and everything usually found in we'll regulated Drug
Store will always be kept on hand, ana soia AZ the
lowest Philadelphia prices.
Mrs DR. Foster, who is a regular graduate Of Penn
Medical University will continue the practice Of medi-
ne al the location where she may be found when
| not professionally engaged.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17

OF every description with the most gratifying results
ny HIS NEW SYSTEM OF MEDICAL ELkUrhlOlIf
system Of practice based strictly on seentnc prnope
thorough knowledge Of which 10 not only necessary IN
order 10 psure snocessul treatment but Without which
ina appcation Of Electricity in any form but DANCE
rous expermen We give below list Of diseases 20 ne
reAtment Of which this system especially adapted aud
In which we have been most successful
Amanrosis blindness from paralysis OF nerve
amenorrh@A, interruption or retention OF the mennss'
aphona suppression of the voice. asthma, ague, enls
choran At Vtus dance, constipation eAtarrh eonsnmp
lion IN ia early stages cough chloross eodness OF feet
and banda cramps cancers deafness, when from para
rss of the acooustc nerve dyspepsia diAbets dropsy
datnlence gravel gore, hysterla, hip disease, impo
enee lumbago liver complaints, lockjaw, neuralgia
nervousness. piles, palsy, rheumatism spinA useAae'
] curvatures, and tumors. - ..., - ...t
In uterine Tor womb disease Its value cannot be est
maied prolspsus displacement, ulcerAhons and other
forms Of womb diseases, promptly renewed anu perms
| nently cured in an incredibly short space OF time
REFERENCEs
Va bava he Measure OF referring those who may wish
% ndsrtake Eeetrcal treatment to the following well
| known elzens of wilmington and vicinity who nave
hn trested by us and witnessed our DINERS
Joseph BringhHrst, 21s West street.
Edward L. Rice, SOL shipey street.
W. III. Nad, a East Fourth street
Charles II. Gordon, 52t Market street a,
George Celand, Of Seventh and Warrington s's
| II ii Homes corner OF Fifth and Market streets.
VIM b. Rudolph, ALI Market street.
Dr. Washington Russell, ChIistanai Del. -.
Walter Y. Southgate, Ieoto
"FIMRoLp,s EXTRACT sARsAPARILLA cLEANt
I'll and renoyAteB the blood insts the vlgor OF heAt
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17
III RMaal HALES
G@x 1lVECEIABLE' SlCIuAN
.sSHl HAIR
.RENEKzR.
Vegetable SiciIian Hair ReReWeI

Has stood the test of seyefs ye0rs
before the public ; and no prep0Td-
ttOn for the hair has yet been dis
covered that tUiLC produce the same
beneficial results. 1t Is an entirely
nesU scientific discovery, combining
many of the most 1OosOe,Tass G,sd % re-
stOrGtiVe agents IN the vEcETAHLE
KINGDOM. 1t restores GRAY HAIR
TO IT'S ORIGINAL YOUTHFUL
COLOR. 1t makes the scalp unite
and clean cures Od1td1'ttH ana
hunlOrs, and falling out of the
hair; and iUiL make 1t gT0tO upon
bdLd heads, ercept IN gerry dgea
tue principle by aUhich the hdta. Is
nOuTisI.ed and supported II makes
the hair moist, soft, and glossy,
and is Lnsurpd sSed as q III A IL
ESSING. 1T Is the cheapest
preparation eUer offered to the pub
tic, as one bottle aUfJ accomplish
more and last longer than three
bottles of any other pf'epdTGttOfa.
It Is recommended and used by
the First Medical Authority.
The aUOnderfUL results produced
bU OlLr SictLiGib Hair RenefUeI' haze
Induced many to manu- ia ctttf'e pre-
DaratiOiss for the Hair, under Ca
I'iOtts names and, IN order. to tis-
CIUce the trade and the pubttc 70
purchase their compounds, they
have resorted to faIsehood, by
cIdinaiaO they a0ere former part
mers, or hal some connection with
Oui. Mr.. Hall, and their prepGrd-.
fion tUas similar to ours. Do not
be decetUed by Htent4 Purchase the
original: It has 4leUer yet been
e0udLLed. Our Treatise on the Hair,
Nth certificates, sent free by mail.
See that each bottle has our private
Revenue Stamp OUeT the top of the
bottle. All others are limitations.
R. Hall & Co.. Props, Nashua, MI H.
Sold BY all Druggists and Dealers i" Aedio'"'
febI2-ty
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17

W DUNG LADIES BBwARR OF THE INJURIOUS
i effects of Face Powders and Washes All such RENE.
destroy the comp plsxlon. If you would have fresh,
healthy and youthful appearance, use Helmbods kx'
fraa aarEanarflla.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-05-17

nOYs AND GIRLS from three to thirteen years Of age
Is to 10 placed with suitable peEsgns In the
NJ 2 King strset,o hondaysfrom to O'CLOCK, r N
Aprll l, ls6i-iG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-02
KNOW THY DESTINY

HADAME =. +. THORNTON, the great English
Astroiogist, Clairyoyant and Experimentation, who
has astOnished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, N. Y.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful powers
OF second sight TO enable her to mpart
Of the greatest Importance to the single married
of either sex. While in state of trance she de-
lneatcs the very features of the person you to
marry, and by the aid of AIN instrument OF intense
power, known as the Psychomotrope. guarantees to
produce life-H picture of the future husband
wife of the applicant, together with date of mar
riage position in life leading traits of character,
malls can assert. She will send. when desired a
certified certificate written guarantee that the
small lock of hair, and stating place OF birth. age.
disposition and complexion. and inclosing fifty
cents and stamped envelope addressed 10 yourself,
you will receive the picture and desired information
by return mail. All communications sacredly con-
ndentiai: Address in confidence, MADAME Z. 4.
THORNTON, r. .. Box 223, Hudson, N. Y.
I'D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-02

~ A call has been made for a Conservative
Convention, to meet at Montgomery, Ala j, Sep
tember4.
81. R.Yeman. of Oneida, has built work.
ounces. 7NaEz
~ Jacob Verdy, negro sailor, just re.
turned from voyage to the w est Indies, died
OF cholera in Philadelphia, on Saturday.
- The only marks left on Henry Clark,
whe was killed BY lightning at North Sears
port, Me, few days ago. were hole through
the crown Of his hat, not larger than a pea and
the scorching OF the hair on the top Of his head
~ Mayor Thomas, of St. Louis, has been
woman.
~ The board Of health in st. Louis contem.
plate the erection Of free public baths in that
city.
~ New corn can be engaged tor twenty. Il We
cents bushel in Texas.
~ New York contains 5000 patrons Of the
p. R., and 800 horses that can make their mile
in less than three minutes.
~ Speaking OF the recent reconstruction
measures, Texas correspondent asks his
Northern friends to "hold up until we can
swallow the dose, let it work, and let the pa
iient either die or get well without any more
everlasting jaw about it,
~ Five thousand and ninety dogs have been
killed in New York this season, for which the
city has paid S2,s95.
- The Saratoga races begin on the 9TH OF
August and contin ne for six days. Nearly all
the best horses in the country are expected to
be present.
~ New York has 5000 larger beer saloons,
and these never did so much business as q,
present. s-f.
~ a cooperative lager beer room is to be
started in New York. 1t will go into liquida-
ton the first day.
~ Farmers in Wisconsin say wheat will be
as low as 50 cents oushel before the end Of the
year.
- More than one undred and II fly thou
sand pounds of wool have been purchased
this year at Morenci, Michigan, at an average
price Of ASK cents.
~ An insurance agent In Georgia, urging
a gentleman 10 insure his life, said: Take
policy for $1,000 and II you die next week,
the widows heart will sing for joy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-02
THE EVENING STAR.
FROM EUROPE,

LONDON, August 1-Evenings-The leaders
of the reform movement have made arrange.
ments for another grand movement OF the sup.
porfers Of rel form IN Hyde Park, on Monday
next for the purpose of protesting against the
cutting down of the franchise extended by the
reform bill as 1t passed the House of Com
mons An immense attendance il anticipated.
To-day was the third day of the Gocdwood
races, and -included the great event Of the
meeting The attendance was very large, and
The scene OF exciting interest. Van Bau, tina
defeated favorite for the Derby, won the cnp.
The horses came in in the following order;
Van Ban, j: Synedal, 2: Regalia, 3.
DUBLIN, August 1.-The reports Of distress
in the counties OF Mayo and Connemara, from
famine, have been much exaggerated. Affairs
have now resumed much more cheerful as.
pect
BRUasKLs. August Manuel Carveile, the
m mister of Chill at this capital, died to-day.
VIENNA. August 1.-The Emperor Francis
Joseph VIII return the visit Of the Emperor OF
the French at an early day.
PARIS, August IA new Russian loan Is to
be offered in this market next week.
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Homes and B .uildins A,.ociat ion..

One Of Our reaf ters. respondius % last Fri.
days Ledger .rticle on the Homes OF our
Working Psor ,ie," calls attention TO the bene-
nclai agency OF building associations In slim
ulating mec Aanics to buy or build houses OF
their own. He thinks that these associations
shouid ~, encouraged as Instruments OF great
entirsly. where family has a mouse to Itself
there ID much better opportunity to bring MP
children virtuously, and 80 as to be an honor
rIemSers Of society. than when tney are Ind.
! died together In tenement houses az in New
York, or in wretched and con fined q narters ~
is unfortunately the case in some places in our
city, although We are happily free from the
evil to the extent that it prevails IL all other
large cities. The morals, and especially the
habits, Of the children, and OF all other men,
ed when the family has its house to
itself, than when there IL a promiscuoue
gathering OF all sexes and all ages In one,
TIVE OF tnrse rooms. There are also much
going to law generally. under our system OF
| q house to every family, than can possihly
prevail under the oenement-house system. Ths
p use OF entries, passages, cellars, yards and
| more families always causes chickering's about
whose place it is to keep them clean, and who
on the other. The children also being con.
| stantly about in the same passages and yards,
are much more likely to be getting into child.
ish qnarrels, in which their parents are sure
onstant disorders, and give occasion for q
large proportion OF the petty lawsuits Of mag
istrates' Offices. From these, therefore, we,
In this city, are exempt to the extent that the
larger proportion OF comfortable dwelling
houses for our population than is pos
sess ed ey "a any other city. Il, in addition
| such damaging influences to families. the
mechanics and working people have the
additional benefit Of being the owners Of
nyrn xkn~A 80