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The Portland daily press., 1867-05-22
Cumberland and Oxford Canal.

WE Stoekholders of the Cumberland and Oxford
Canal Corporation are;notiiied to meet AT tbe If
nee OF the Secretary, on Wednesday, the 9Th day o,
June next, at o'clock P. NJ, to choose board OF
other business may be legally brought before the
meeting. Per order.
= CHARLES f. BARRETT, Sec.
Portland, May 20, 1867 may2id2tawtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-05-22
Picked lin Adriff.

A YAWL Boat, ten or fifteen feet long, painteu
IA green. The owner can have the same py r ~
plying on board the steamer John W. broohs' PRIV
Ing property and paying charges.
May 81. d3ts
The Portland daily press., 1867-05-22
Temiscouata Pine Land Com Many.

'I'HE UNDERSIGNED, four persons named in the Act
,-si esq9dp2satilg the above named Company an
nLst meeting OF said corporation viii be held at ths
ehanioer OF the Common runcl in Market Han in
viz: WV i'io"lag suejeetsi
=, /; TO see l. the COrporators win accent said Act
cer. 10 organize said Company by the choice OF OIL
ment OF the Corporation, " 10 s''
:. 10 ralse Committees and adopt such other meas
nres as the may deem proper ior he management
OF the affairs Of the Company.
.... u ..- RUFUS HORTON,
EBEN STEELE,
y. r. BROWN.
AUG. Il. STEVENS.
Portland Nav I 1867 May TO- dtd
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DIED.

ADDISON. On the 14th instant, CARRY, infant
ughter OF Caroline A. ard the4ate James III Ad-
dison. aged year, 10 months and IA days.
The relatives and friends invited to attend
her funeral. from the residence of her parents A
l. street south, on Friday afternoon at 4 clock
Set his seal upon her brow;
In the arms Of her dear Saviour
She is sleeping sweetly now.
Gone but not forgotten.
YANCAMP. Wednesday evening, 1fth instant
of pneumonia. KATE LOUISE, infant daughter
of Eugene B. and Amanda NJ NanCamp.
Relatives and friends of the family invited to
Camp, third door from st. Aloisyus Church. L
street north, This tThursday) Evening, at five
clock.
BINGHAM. In Georgetown. on the 18th in
slant, Mrs. l.. w. BINGHAM aged "a years
Her relatives and friends invited to attend
the fulerai from the residence of II. NJ Sweeney
No. LIST street, on to morrow, Friday the 18th
inst. at ) o clock p
Baltimore papers please copy.l
DENHAM. On the lith instant, MILTON c..
infant of Thomas S. and Laura B. Denham
aged months and 3days.
In the arms of his dear Saviour
He is sleeping sweetly now.
CARRICK On August 18th. at 8 O'Clock a. N.
Mr.. HENRY CARRICK, in the 3lst year Of his age
formerly of Prince George county, Md.
WALBRIpGE. At Ingleside, District of Co.
luInbia the 18th of August, Mrs. MARY WAL
BRIDGE. relict of Chester Walbridge ESQ after
a long and painful illness, in the 73d year of her
age.
TAYLOR. On the 18th instant, at the residence
of her grandfather, VIM, +. Perry Esq, in Prince
George county, Md, EDITH, daughter of Henry
l.. and Annie T. Taylor, of this city aged IL months.
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AFFAIRS IN LoUDoN COUNTY, yA.-The
Leesburg Mirror of yesterday says:
The Board of registration for this county at
it's second sess ion deter mined that under the
last order of General Sch ofield. common coua !.
cilnen come under the disfranc hised class and
struck off some twelve or fif.t teen names previ.
ously registered, who had held that dstin-
guished post. Anappeal was made to the Com.
maIding General. which resulted In the re.
versal of the action of the Board so that neither
common councilInea nor deputy clerks are
DISTINGUISHED.
The crowd, the melons, the cred eye" and
brought vividly TO mind the August Courts OF
Loudonn in the good old times when a negro
was regarded as mol better than white man
The number Of persons in attendance was
larger certainly. than on any similar occasion
since the war. Long may they wave. The
Grand Jury vas occupied all day, and we
learn a number of indictments were made,
many Of them for selling the s'critter'' without
license.
The largest congreg atoms ever assembled in
the M. Church. South, of this town, gather
ed there on last Sunday morning and night,
and also on Monday night, to listen to that
popularity styled Spurgeon Of America, Rev
w. E. Munsey, Of Alexandria. His preach ing
is unique in its style, manner and matter, nd
needs to be heard to be appreciated, it is be-
yond description.
The list of registered voters in this county
has been but slightly changed by the recent re-
visions So far there being about as many adj
ded to as have been stricken off.
A Bush meeting Is to be held in the neigh.
borhood OF Union on SATURDAY., and Sunday.
w. E. Munsey, DIR. Bond, and S. S. Ruzzel
will be in atteDdadce.
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BURTETT's COCAINE is the hair dressing
which the bellies and fashion of this country
use Its effect upon the giossiness and rich
ness and artificial hair Is equally durable
splendid and eff cacious.
s'Burnett's standard preparations are cele.
brated throughout the civilized world."-Nem
York TT7buae
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AMERICAN ,
ATLANTIC,

On last Tuesday, the Creighton club, OF
Washington, visited the Star club. of Laurel,
Md. to play a frleadiT game. ON arriving
there they were meebya committee, who es-
corted them to the grounds, where quite an in.
feresting game took place. resulting In favor
OF the Creighton by score OF II to 81 The
Star CLUB have made considerable improve
ment, and good playing was done by Bra.
shears, OF the Star, while that of the Creieh-
ton could not be surpassed by juniors any
where. The game was called &C the end OF the
seventh inning.
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THE RIVER FRONT, AUGUST 18th, 1867
The journey along the front failed to prod ice
anything OF note, save a heavy collection of
mud and water over the shoe tops Of the un for
tunate pedestrians who were com pc lied TO per.
amhulafe tberea5outs. Our summary is bslow
R'ley's Uharf.-Arrived = Schooner Benia
min Franklin, Thomas, melons, for ID. p Har-
Ton. Ssiied-Schooner Father and Son, Meta.
mora. down the river, light
Forfer's UhGrf.- Sailed = Schooners A. s.
Percy, Poulson, Philadelphia, with iron:
Eagle, =. ice, for fishing shore: Hazard,
Read, light, for lower Potomac: Kate, Freer
light, lower Potomac.
.Sirth Street OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tx.
press, Baltimore, merchandise, for Washington
merchants.
The Wawaset, having been chartered by the
congregation OF the Methodist Church at Alex
andria. will make an excursion to GIymont
this afternoon. The proceeds OF this excursion
will be used towards purchasing an organ for
the choir.
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A DANGEROUS EXCAyATIoN.-The excava-
ton Tor a sewer on Seventeenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue is To-day filled with
water, and the sides Of the excavation have
fallen in, making II very dangerous, as the
rack of the Metropolitan and the Washington
and GEORGETOWN horse.Car railroads run
within two or three feet of the Sc wer
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MARRIED.

RIGGLES-TALLMAN At the residence of the
brides mother: in Philadelphia. Pa. on the l4th
instant. by the Rev. DR.. Robinson, Mr. THOMAS
RIGGLES. of Washington, j. c., to Miss ANNIE
TALLMAN, of Philadelphia, Pa.
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CITY ITEMS.

EXCURSION TO LEosARDrowx, MD The
nrsterand excursion of the season to Leonar I.
tewn Will be made from the foot Of Seventh
street wharf on Saturday evening next, by
boat will leave her wharf at half past seven
clock, p. M, remain At Leonardtown all day
sunday, and return early Monday m orning,
thns giving those who desire to 60 ample op-
portunity for healthy recreation withou the
sacrifice OF any time from business enGa se.
ments The committee of arrangements is
composed OF gentlemen well calculated to look
trip. and it may be safely predicted that none
VINO Join 1t will ever have cause for regret.
See advertisement
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came before Justice Tucker this morning
charged with petit larceny. The charge was
bstantiated, and she sent to jail for court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

GOING. Come, GONE than the auc-
tioneer's hammer knocks down merchandise,
neglect disposes of the teeth. Bid, therefore,
for that prize Of life, perfect set, by brushing
them regularly with So-odont co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

Down WITH HIGH PRICES !-Patronize only
those who sell cheap! Buy your Gents Fur
nishing Goods at Francs, 494 7th street, be-
tween ID and +, three doors above Odd Eel
lows Hall. Gray's Collars, 1sc. box; Gold
smith, Byron and Garotts, 1sc. box; limitation
Linen Goldsmith, Byron and Garotte, 1Sc
box. And all other goods cheap in proper
ton. I.
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Quick SAILS AND SMALL PRoFIrs-Good
White Shirts, 81 25asl so; A. No. Fine White
Shift, 50 50aS3; Good Gauze Undershirts, 50
cents; Fine Gauze Undershirts. 81; Fine Lisle
Thread Undershirts, S150: Good Cotton Half
Hose, 10, rs. 20, and IS cents per pair, Best
English Half Hose, so cents per pair. At
Francs Gents Furnishing Store, 44 7th st.,
between ID and e. three doors above Odd Fell
lows Hall. L.
PENNIES can be had in any quantities at the
Star office cOuntar
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SArIrARY.--five arrests were made by the
sanitary police yesterday, the fines OF which
amounted to Ave dollars. The usual number
OF dead horses and dead dogs were reported
Wallace Jacker, who had no friends, was taken
in charge by officer Ourand, and conveyed to
The Freeumen's Bureau Seventh street bar
racks. rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

IN SEVERE CASES of 1ngrowing Nails. Bun
ions. Corns, ETC.. Ether Spray, or Rhigoline,
operation, after which the shoe can be worn
with comfort. DR.. White. Chiropodist, 42i
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ak and 9th SITS
Hours from a. m. to p. m. No charge for
consultation.
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EDUCATIONAL.

LNREDERICk FEMALE SEMINARY,
FREDERICK. MARYLAND.
POSSESSING FULL COLLEGIATE POWERS.
" i'll commence its twenty fifth scholastic year on
the first Monday in September.
For catalogues. &c. address
REV. THOMAS Nj. CANN, A. NJ.
I au 15-6w President.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY INSTITUTE,
~ FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN,
MECHANICSBURG. PA.
REV. o. EGE Il son. Fifteenth Scholastic
year. Duties resume Sept 3D. Circulars at this
Once, or fredericksburg aug 1-eoSw*
IRVING FEMALE COLLEGE.
L MECHANICSBURG Pa
Rev. T. P. EGE. A. M. President
TWELFTH COLLEGIATE YEAR.
DUTIES RESUME SEPTEMBER 4TH.
SEND Tor Circular. 7-eOwr
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HE is NEVER LIKELY to have good thing
cheap who is afraid to 60 to Henning's Cloth.
ing store and see the price marked in plan
figures. 1t is on the corner of 9TH street an
Maryland avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

DECLINE IN PRIcBs.-ln coaseq uence of the
decline in rrices in -four aud beef II is said
that the bakers and butchers In the Northern
cities, are about to lower the prices OF bread
and meat.
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ICE CREAMS, WATER ICES,
ROMAN PUNCHES,
FROZEN CUSTARD, &C.,
of all the most Delicate Flavors, at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

We have the pleasure of announcing to our nu.
have Connected with our we'll known establishment
0e9 Penn "a avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts.,
manufacture OF
ICE CREAMS, WATER ICES,
ROMAN PUNCH, FROZEN CUSTARD, DC.
of all the most delicate 1avors, at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
We have made our selection of the most choice
Creams from Orange county, New York, Pennsyi-
yania Delaware and Maryland Diaries. We viii
guarantee the pubic that we will use the
VERY BEST MATERIAL
In manufacturing the above mentioned articles,
and with vast machinery and facilities, and the
competence of our Foreman, who has been en-
pIoyed in Philadelphia at the business in the most
prominent houses for the last twenty seven years,
VI feel confident that we can offer to the public an
article which cannot be urpa6sed In this country
All we ask s single trial, which win convince the
most fastidious.
Families, Hotels, Festivals, Pic Mics, Excursions
Delivered to Al parts Of the city free Of charge.
HARVEY Co..
ieH- ase Pennsyfani. avenue. s
CoIDPENs.-A hne assortment Of Gold Pens7
N Pei0h Cases, &C., for sale Ct malnfacturer .
vfa fd0 l61 ERAM0K TAYLOR.
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NATIVE WINE BITTERS.

sran To Els sSsTTFk sfS's.
acquired an unequaisd reputation Whereverit has
been used as preventive OF all miasmatic and ma
the blood, corrects the action of the liver and kid
neys, promotes digestion, establishes regularity in
cure for ali diseases females arising rom debty
Being made of native wine and the best vegetable
es p IN
generally; and, being perfectly free from every
only with safety at all times but is confidently re-
commended to persons Of both sexes as q gentle
m
be without it, it will supply great desideratum
e y
As the season for malariAl and miasmatic disc
is approaching, this article is offered as being
without rival preventative of all diseases Of
the 81 t6 ana and
We. Ho i I SALE " WiHSIEsALE AND RETAIL.
The trade is respectfully invited to call
sss' and Dsa SIS 5:
IMPoRIANT TO THE LADIEs:-INDELIBLn
wash and boil pSns by Non French csgnpesith2 g
Ss .ss sssis Rss
rails Aprons, &C., Stamped on Imitation or braid
ing Y W ar sGlSfTi NOT TO WASH OUT.
passr to Gs!
can be attached to the bottoms of Ladies' Skirts,
{same as they are now worn in New York } ready
stamped, and for sale at less than half the usual
cost Of braid. Birds, medallions, Figures, animals
ofaay pattern stamped. Goods as REPRESENTED or
NH NH ntf ETY. zss sth street, opposite Patent Once.
YOUNG LANCE OR D.. the thorough bred
i Racing Stallion, procured from the
estate q N the late .hs
of 1867 commencing April u and ending November
n, tat Glen Ellen" farm, about two miles north
west OF Georgetown, in the District OF Coiumbia,
at $50 for the season pay able at the time OF ser
vice; For pedigree and further paTnSS9iHrSS -
% ao.is1 Manaeer.
NATURAL FL0WERs PRESERVED IN ALL
tod to the Flowers Of the Dead BY Mrs
NJ N. HAYES, No. sos Eighth street west
between L and IA. ls6-Sms
lust RECEIVED,
GENTLEMEN'ss SUMNER CLOTHING,
Linen Alpaca, o SD 6ssP G ALL Goods st
uSLI III, hh Pare Country CIDER VINEGAR. Ne
:" opAs CLARK 4 PEARSONS,
Is Wholesale Age nts and
iel4-dif Commission Merchants.
is NV. BETTING,
BETTING.
= - LEATHER BEbTING
full stock of all sizes, suitable Tor all kinds
up. BARTHoLow, s5s 7th St,
au82w below rsnR'a avenue.
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VIOLATION OF THE Doe Law officer
SrumP, OF the Fourth. Precinct, yesterday
evening. arrested man named Jas r Rev.
mcnn charged with violating the dog law
He bad a hearing before Justice Harper, who
fined him $40
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AN INFLUENTIAL CoLoRRD DAMsRL.-Last
night Officer Westfield, of the Second Pre-
cinct, arrested Lucy Jackson, colored, on the
charge OF stealing $3.50 from Thomas Sprgg
also colored. and she was taken before Justice
Walter The accused, although she is coll
some 70 be beautiful, and resides in the house
ID which Sprigg has a room. TO which she has
access. eprieg lost his money and charged
her with the larceny. She talked considerable
about resisting the officer, intimating that she
haf plenty of friends among members of Con-
gress who would see her ont of trouble, and
that she wanted nothing to do with the Rev.
DR.. Spriges. The charge Of larceny was dis
missed, but she was fined s. for being disor-
Derby.
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NOT DEAD.-John N Ehret, who was badly
injured at the Park on Friday last by ha wing
his skull fractured with q beer glass. is not
dead as reported, but. on the contrary, is rap.
Idly improving at Providence Hospital, and
Will be able TO be about in a fe w weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

ACCIDENTALLYS HOT.-Yesterday afternoon
about O'Clock, while a couple OF youths,
named respectively Martin Riley and Corpe-
Illus Barrett, We're returning to the city across
the Long Bridge, from hunting expedition,
they both concluded to fire off the loads which
were in their guns. Riley fired his piece first,
but Barrett's missed fire, and while he was
placing new cap on the tuoe the hammer
ton OF the load in his companions right arm
near he shoulder. The wound inflicted was
an ugly one, decorating the flesh and muscles
considerably, but no bones were fractured
Shortly afterwards physician visited young
Riley at his parents ce, and pronounced
the injuries Of no very serious character, but
such as will keep him In the house for several
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-15

The PICNIC OF the Washington Socials a.
the Washington CITY Gardens has been post
poned from the 14tn instant to the 16sh-to.
morrow.
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1HsANR-The most unfortunate calamity
which can be all family is the loss of mind
and consequent insanity OF one Of its members
The causes therefor are varied and striking
sometimes resulting from distress and others
from excess Of religious enthusiasm. From
the latter circumstance, the mind of Margaret
lately il has been exceedingly difhcult to keep
her at home. On Wednesday night she again
disappeared, and has not since been heard
from. She was scantily dressed. has black
hair, hazel eyes, and fair complexion. The
police are notified of her disappearance, and
requested to keep lookout tor her
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ASSORTMENT T 81 FI5,U 4; COMPLETE
All grades Of FAMILY,

ASSORTMENT 6 81 FI6U a. COMPLETE
Ali grades Of EXTRA,
Fine '1 az A E&RY t etpR Re,rEs.
.,'s,,n'?; ~
Ground Alum and Fine SAT- aSF te SS se,'' By
Indiana avenue and 1st street,
apz near Baltimore Depot.
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
y LYING IN asylum,
'tF Wssbihsten g. Of street,
ception Of patients who may be suffering from dis
eases peculiar to their and for the admission
Of such females may require the comforts of the
The building Is situated in the most healthy per-
Gars % pass the door every five minutes
Terms of admission: From Sc to $40 per week, in
hs
and Surgical attendance.
N f }HH 4S$s ! 5g SsHa, + s.
s X So
JOS. X. BARNES, NJ. D., Surgeon General, Uni
'e jos sss1 KiE nEa M p, Georgetown.
1hps n GkRkErT NJ B., s Nes YORK aVsnus.
W. JOHNSTON; M D.; Washington
F.H0WARD, HI, D., i street.
Orders for admission to the free beds in this hos
pitaI tof which there 80 can Be obtained OF the
Surgeon In chief at this Off 1s4 street, or OF
any Of the Medical staff and of the Revs Drs. Hall,
Gurley, Gillette and Coombs
will apply TO the Surgeon General. United Ststsa
army.
Patients living at distance who desire to come
to this institution for treatment can secure private
rooms BY applying by letter TO the matrOn of the
hospital. A. d. dALkETTE, d. d.,
au 23-eoly President.
ssInRF GATAWBA."
and other NATIVE VINES Of eheise qualify
F.. THoS. RUSSELL CO.,
au 3.3t 2J6 Pennsylvania avenue.
NEW DOOKs.-The Culture Demanded BIZ Mod.
IN ern Life. Bench and Bar. by L J. Bigelow;
illustrated. College Life, by Rev. Stephen DIN
Omitted States Debt. Finances and Taxstion, b. j.
9. Gibbons. Draper,s History Of the American
Civil War, vol. lat. Meteeric Astronomy, Shoot
ing Stars and ETolites, By, Kirkwood. Krichsen
tenn. Hartshorne on Practice of Medicine.
jyl0 FRANCk TAYLOR.
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GREAT SALE OF WATCHES

On the, popular one price plan, giving every
price of Ten Dollars without regard to value, and
not to be paid for unless perfectly satisfactory.
BOO Solid Gold Hunting Watches. 80. $50 to $50
$50 Magic Cased Gold Watches........ 200 to 500
500 Ladies' Watches, Enamelled..-.. loo to 800
1000 Gold Hunting Chron'r Watches $50 to 800
l,GOO Gold Hunting English Levers. 200 to $50
300 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches. $50 to 29
5000 Gold Hunting Amer'n Watches. 100 to $50
5000 Silver Hunting Leyers............ 80 to l5e
5000 Silver Hunting Duplexes....... Is to $50
5000 Gold Ladies' Watches.............. 80 to $50
10000 Gold Hunting Lepines;.::......... 90 to IS
eco Miscellaneous Silver Watches. 50 to 100
,O0U Assorted Watches, all kinds .... 10 to IS
Every patron obtains a Watch by this arrange
ment, costing but SO, while it may be worth $3.50
we wish to Immediately dispose of the above
magnificent stock. ertificates naming articles,
placed in sealed envelopes Holders are en-
upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether it be a
Watch worth $50, or one worth less. The return
of any of certificates entities you to the article
named thereon, upon payment, irres pective of its
worth, and article valued less than $40 is
named on any certificate, 1t will at once be seen
innate transaction, WHICH may be participated in
even by the most fastidious. A single certificate
will be sent by mail post paid upon receipt of %
cents We for 81, eleven for 81, thirty three and
elegant premium or S5, sixty six and more valuable
premium for $40, one hundred and most superb
Watch for SIS To Agents or others wishing EN-
ployment this is rare opportunity 1t is legti-
Government, and open to the most careful scrutiny
A's - WRIGHT BROS. l. CO.,
je3.m 161 Broadway, New York.
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WRAPP1He PAPER FOR SALE-Apply at the
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BASE BALL "A match game of base ball was
played on Tuesday afternoon, on the grounds
south OF the Executive Mansion, between the
first mines OF the Atlantic and American Base
Ball Clubs, the score of which stood as fol-
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NEW Posi- OFFIck-A new office is estab-
lsheo at Suitsyiile, Prince Georges county
Mo and George T. Suitappointsd postmaster
Ills office is located i've miles east OF Biadens-
ouTg and six west OF Oak Grove, aud will be
great accommodation TO the people OF tina,
gro wing neigh borhood.
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DIsTILLERY RELEAsED-ThIs morning a
motion was made before Chief Justice Cartier
tor the relense Of the distIllerv OF G A. Krause
(near uniontOwn.) seized a few days ago by
Mr.. Clephane. Collector OF Internal Revenue
for a violation OF the Revenue lave, and
held by the Marshal. on the giving of
bond 10 cover the appraised value OF the prop
erty seized. The motion was allowed, and Mr.
krause on filing the bond to cover the amount
(abont S6.c00.) was restored to the possession
of his premiSes.
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AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA. line Gazette OF
yesterday says:
The alarm OF fire last night, between eight
and nine o'clock, was caused by the burning
OF some lumber in the yard OF Verplank s.
Co.'s spoke factory, on Water street, opposite
Jsmieson's cracker bakery. The fire was acct
dental. and was extingn,shed BY the neighbors
without the assistance OF the IRE department,
aporIion af which, however, was speedily on
the ground and prepared for work.
Mr. Jacob Tripler, from Philadelphia, the
oldest fireman in America, for whose recep-
ton meeting OF the Presidents and Fire War
sns OF the different fire companies In this city,
will be held in the hall of the Hydraulion En-
CINE Company, this evening, to make suitable
arrangements, will arrive here on Saturday
next on the four O'Clock boat. from Washing
ton accompanied by OOH Mcclure, formerly
of the City Hotel. s2sa-s sizs ssAssf q
Last night was the night In course for q
meeting OF the City Councik bat NO quorum
appeared In the Board Of Aldermen. The
Common Council met, bnt transacted no busi-
ness Of special imp ortance. @saa p
The Journal says: - esgs Sss ;.
Col s. r. Lee, Supefi ntendent OF the Freed.
mems Bureau. left Alexandrta for Richmond
this morning on business connected with his
department.