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lint he did not see him use his whip against her.
Til people present expressed much displeasure
ct what took place.
Now when q man comes forward with COM
plants of the ineficiency of a certain branch of
the public service, and supports his charges
with special cases, it is to be supposed that he
has selected the strongest cases for the purpose,
in other words that be has nothing worse to
substantiate his cause with. But if honorable
members are driven to such specimens as those
that a ham falls out of a carriage on a part of
the. road lying in the Center district, instead of
keeping quiet till it reaches the territory OF
Christiansteds district, or that the policemen
on duty no not leave the post assigned to them
for keeping the crowd in order, for the purpose
of distributing themselves along the route, where
certain g%entlemcn's carriages can be expected,
so as. to save these the inconvenience of getting
out and ~s'acting police themselves, one might
infer that tthe present position Of things IS
after all not so very unbeatable.
But there lies something else at the bottom
of the whole. The vigorous police" which ls
a "~question Of life and death to the island, and
that cannot be paid too highly" but "of which
the expenses may perhaps be somewhat curtaIl-
ed, when the present position of things are
brought into order some years hence" is quite a
FAll0 " 4 NOlANO " Se"
cessary for the security of persons and property,
and the, unfolding of public decency and order.
A police that viii merely deal impartial justice
between man and man, is insufficient 80 IS
even q police, which does its best to prevent
the labouring population of the island from run
ming to the towns and there falling into a state
of idleness and so is even a police, that from a
consideration of the peculiar position and the
antecedents Of the country, is inclined to take
that view in disputed cases, By which order and
authority will be maintained.
What is wanted, is a police that will do the
bidding of the planter, without the latter having
the Inconvenience even of appearing as a party
in the case, and whoever objects to that beau
ideal of a police is to be cried down as an
enemy to the planter and the country.
i have only ono more observation to make
We do not see, that the chairman had vaca-
ted his chair while addressing the Council on this
matter, and as the subject was not some casual
remark, some incidental explanation occasioned
by the discussion, but q deliberate personal
attack, where the authority of a chairman was
particularly required, one has q right to ask:
who was the acting chairman, to whom the
speaker was at the time aDswerable
It is we'll known, that the affairs Of the Colo
NAL Council excite SO little general interest,
that at tho two last elections in this electoral
district the number of voters was in the one
case three and in the other, the very last, one'
that one being a member of the election com
mitiee sitting. Whether proceedings, as those
we have reviewed, are calculated to rouse the
dormant sympatbies of the Community, is left to
the Judgment of the public.
Christiansted, 10Th August 1867.
J.. A. STAKEMANN.
r.a6s--
, 1867-08-13
THE "AVIS."
Sttisiiaustsa, ii. Sruix.
TUESDAY, 18TH AUGUST 1867.

The Agricultural Society of this Island
was reinstituted in December last. We
say Reconstructed 4; because there existed o
former Agricultural Society some years
ago, if not Of the same members, then,
perhaps, of part Of the former Society.
The present Agricultural Society is com
, 1867-08-13

PFTER Begjering af Christian
z steds Skifteret som behandlende
Thomas Coopers D0dsbo, vii vorde
bortsolgt we'd En- ofentlig Auction,
som afholdes paa Auctions Contoiret
LOVERDAG d.. Tide dennes III,
10 midday
Huse og Lodder
No. so CA. b. Oster Gade her i
Byen.
,Christiansteds Auctions Contoir d..
8de August 1867.
y. A. SGakcnGaMm.
, 1867-08-13
WANTED TO KNOW

Why parties arc mow compelled to take out a
permit to send a basket of fruit to st. Thomas
to a relative or friend when formerly such
was not the case?
IF there is such a law-law it must be-then
let it be re-published.
Christiansted, August IL. 1867.
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12
Drurs and Medicines.

NODFRY'S Cordial; Rateman's Drops; Lsuda
" mum. parcgoric, Mcl.ane's and Fahnestocks'
vurmifuge; MoLane's. Lees, Ayers and Shalleu-
burgers Pills. Pain Killer; Spaldings Glue; Muc.
lage Browns Esq. Ginger Sedlits Powders; Copsl
varnish spt's Turpentine; Linseed Oil: Sp.
Salts; Lampbluck Marking Brushes; Bottle Corks;
Indigo; Madder; Copperas; Concentrated Lye;
Ext logwood Yeast Powders, do, De. For ss's
~ C.T SCOTT : co.
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12
Notice to Holders
Crawford County State OF Arkansas.

NIIIEREAS the County Court of Craw-
" ford County, at the adjourned term of
said Court on the 9Th day of February. 1867,
issued an order, appointing DAVID &. WILL
IAMs, LEONARD &. SoUTHMAYD. and JOHN Aus.
TIN. Commissioners. for and in the name of
said county. to effect a loan not to exceed the
sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars. for the pur-
pose of liquidating the outstanding debts or
script of said cOunty-said loan, to bear an
interest of ten per cent per annum; payable
annually and evidenced by bonds issued in
the name of the county by said Commission
ers. for tile sum of One Hundred Dollars, or
of Fifty Dollars, each. (and fractional parts
when unavoidable.) attested by the Clerk of
said county, and falling due on the lst day of
April, 1871, with reserved privilege to said
county of paying annually, ..One-tenth of the
principal of said bonds-and (uDon giving
public notice at the county seat of paying
off the whole debt at any time before maturi-
ty.
The said Commissioners were also authoriz-
ed, to contract firmly, with proposers for said
loan, whenever the aggregate sum of Nine
Thousand Dollars should be subscribed there
to, aud were also authorized to accept as cash
for the loan. the outstanding script of said
county, with the accumulated interest due
thereon, less the interest for the years 1862.
1868, 1854 (years in which no county tax was
levied.)
1T is further ordered by the Court. that the
Clerk of said county give public notice. by
advertisement in Il newspaper published in
the county, of the appointment of said Com
missioners. and Of their authority and duties
ia cilecting said loan for the redemption of all
outstanding scrip of said county, and that
unless the holders of said Indebtedness or
scrip avail themselves of the same, by bring
ing their demands against said county. on or
before the first day of July. IA. d. 1867. that
whereas the statute of limitation has barred
said demands. it will be placed in bar Of the
payment of the same
Therefore, |, as clerk aforesaid, do hereby
notify the holders of the Indebtedness or scrip
of Crawford county, to present the same as
above required. - t.-s.
ED. a. SCOTT, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12
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Masonic Notice.

Masonic Notice. .f......
The regular communications Of VAN b.
REN LODGE, No. g. A. Y. MAsONs are held on
second Monday in each month at o'clock r.
NJ, i'm their Hall at Van Buren,. Members of
the Fraternity in good standing are respect
fully invited to meet with us.
IL. +. THOMSON, w. NJ
CHAs. L. HARVEY, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12

The GREY MARE IS THE BETTER HoRsE.
The application of this proverb il we'll
known, but not DO we'll is the story upon
which it is founded A gentleman, who
had seen the world, one day gave his eld-
est son span of horses, a chariot, and
basket Of eggs. "Do you," said he to
the boy, travel upon the high road IN
til you come to the first house in which
is married couple. If you find that the
husband is master there give him one of
the horses. II, on the contrary, the wife
is the ruler, give her an egg. Return at
once, il you part with horse, but do not
come back so long as you keep both
horses and there is an egg remaining i
Away went the boy full of his mission,
and, just beyond the borders Of his faith.
er's estate, 10! o modest cottage. He
alighted from his chariot and knocked at
the door. The good wife opened it for
him and courtesied
" Is your husband at home p
No;' hut she would call him from
the hay field.
In he came wiping his brows. Tho
young man told them his crrand
"Why," said the wife, bridling and
rolling the corner Of her apron, II al
ways do as John wants me to DO. He is
my MASTER ----ain't you, Johnp"
"Thon. said the boy, ~ am to give
horse. Which will you take ?"
l think said John, ''as how that
bay gelding seems to be the one that
would suit me the best"
"If we have choice, husband said
the wife, think the grey mare would
sait us best IIa
mo- replied John, I" the bay for me.
He is the more square in front. and his
legs are better" 1 ~ agat ~
Now, said the wife, 81 don't think
so. The grey mare is the better horse,
and l shall never be contented unless
get that one. ia hn.agl .g y
"Well, said John, "if your mind 10
set on it, III give up. Wen take tho
grey mare" g"rs, re
Thank you,' said the boy, "allow
me to give you an egg from this basket.
1t is nice fresh one, and you can boil It
hard or soft, as your wife will allow" i.I
The rest Of tho story you can imagine
The young man came homo with both
horses, but not an egg remained In tho
basket. .t,,...-,'-.. ..,,r .e.f In
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12

You ask counsel Of me. have given
1t, fully, frankly, sincerely. No personal
motives can possibly sway me, for am
no longer citizen Of the United States
or Of South Carolina. The bill which
gives the right Of suffrage to you disfran.
chises me. have not even home here,
for my home, and the homes Of all who
love my name, have been laid in ashes
Ihave no political rights. I have moth.
M to bind me TO this ruined land, but
the memories Of the past; the apprecia-
ton cherish for its people, and the
graves of my kindred. These ties, how.
ever, are strong enough to keep alive in
my heart warm interest in my State, and
they are sufficient to make one strive al.
ways TO promote her welfare. This mo-
tive, alone, brought me here to-day, for
it was not until the chairman OF your
committee urged me to come, upon tho
ground that / could thus "do good to
my own people, and TO HIS" that con.
sented to address you. trust that these
expectations may not be disappointed,
and that the spirit which has animated
this meeting may spread over the whole
South. thrust that hereafter there may
be mutual kindness, forbearance and co.
operation between all classes of our peo-
pie
Let those, then, who are familiar with
the cause, the people, and the interest of
South Carolina, frame the new constitu-
ton, and if you find that your rights have
been ignored; if you find that there is
one law for the white man and another for
the black, you can justly complain OF
having been deceived, and you can reject
the constitution. This convention, then,
will be the means of testing the sincerity
of the professions made to you by the
white citizens of the State, and of yours
to them. But suppose the bill is pro-
nounced unconstitutional, what then p
You will be left III precisely the samo
position you held before its passage
The present State governments will con-
tinue, and the present laws will prevail.
1t will then be for US to prove that our
professions Of friendship were not idle.
and while / cannot speak for others, I
tell you what / am willing to see done
am willing to give the right of suffrage
to all who can read and who pay GER
tain amount of taxes, and Iagree that all,
white as well as black, who do not pos
sess these qualifications, shall be exclud.
ed. would not take this right from
any who have heretofore exercised it,
but ! wish to see an educational and pro-
pcrty qualification for voters adopted for
the future. Let this qualification bear on
white and black alike, and while 1t will
cut off from voting some Of both races,
it will be a strong mducement to all to
seek education and to obtain for them
selves a real and tangible interest in the
State. 1t will serve to elevate all classes,
and contribute not only to the material
prosperity of the State, but to the In.
crease Of virtue and education among her
people. No one under twenty one years
OF age is allowed to vote, nor Can for
eigners do so until they have been In
this country some years. u hiaes
The Van Buren press., 1867-04-12

Solomon advises the sluggard TO 80
to tho ant, but the shiftless in our day gen.
orally 20 70 shci... uncle
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23

HAsn1 Etfes5AA
" $3.50 444tesssss HOUSE,
with Kitchen attached, Barn, Stabling,
Corn House, Spring House, Meat House,
with the necessary outbuildings.
This land is of excellent quality, very
susceptible of improvement, in a good
state OF cultivation, well fenced and finely
watered.
There is upon it an abundance of wood,
together with large quantities of valuable
chestnut TIMBER and Il great variety of fruit
trees, in thrifty condition.
The situation is high, pleasant and
healthy, in good neighbo rhood, and con-
venient to churches, schools, mills, rail-
roads, lime kllns, SIC.
THE TERMS OF SALE
Prescribed by the Decree, are-that one
third of the purchase money shall be paid
in cash on the day Of sale, one-third in
six and the residue in twelve months
thereafter, the credit payments to bear in
terest and be secured by notes of the
purchaser, with surety approved by the
Trustee.
A. w. BATEMAN,
aug Trustee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
To the Pious and Charitable.

Tho attention of the pious and charitable is called
to consideration of the condition of the people OF color,
in this town and vicinity it relates to the means of
religious instruction. The colorcd population of this
town and has of late been very much increased
in number The evangezaon of most of them has been
meably wanting, and many of them have come to their
present place of worship with habits very little comat-
bic with the peace and good order of society. But do
thank God for the belief, that there are bona fde
Christians enough in this town to bring about, by their
much might and Gods favor, the reformation of the
blacks of this place. This debase cannot be at
triLutGd, JUSTLY to any national nicriority. Their
minds by pous culture can be raised to dessert in the
supper of the Lords choice. Dear friends your scribe
is weak but you are mighty. In Gods name, point
you to him. The object is so important and opportunity
of carrying it into effect favorable, that is deemed
unnecessary to add anything by way of recommen-
dationbu confidently expecting that very few to whom
application shall be made will refuse their contribution
1t is contemplated as sufficient funds can be
collected to purchase convenient lot in south part OF
Bel Air and erect it house of worship, according
y circumstances may dictate Therefore, the pious
and charitable informed that within few days, some
persons duly authorized by the people of color and per-
interested will begin to solicit contributions of the
pOus and charitable to carry the above stated into e
feet. II. IL. DUFFlE, PRESIDENT.
Refers, by permission, to Rev. john McKelway, Rev.
7. s. Z. Smith, Rev. Mr.. Edmondson, and John l. Sp
GER ESQ. au2-lm
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
On Saturday, the 3lst

Day of August, 1867, all the Personal
Property of said deceased, consisting in
part of {: l Riding Horse, Draft
Horse, l fine young Mich Cow, 2 thriv-
ing Shoats, $4,000 burnt Brick, and lot
of unburnt Brick, Whcelbarrows, nearly
new, Shovels, Spades, Grabbing Hoes,
Pick and other implements for making
brick, lot of Lumber and Cord Wood,
new Window Frames and Sash to fit, new
Door Frames and Doors, Palings, 1000
Pine Shingles, large and l small Cook
Stove, with fixtures, Crookery, Tin and
Stone Ware, Dinner and Breakfast Ser
vice, Mahogany Tables, Bedsteads, Mat
tresses, Washstands, Lounge, Sideboard,
Tables, Cane-seat, Rocking and other
Chairs, Stands, &c.
Also, the Leasehold of a TWO ACRE
LOT, in said town, improved by New
Dwelling House and substantial Fencing
leased for SO years, renewable forever.
TERMS OF SALE.-Thc terms of sale
prescribed by the Court, are-All sums
of $40 and under, cash on the day of sale
all sums over that amount, six months
credit, on notes with security approved
by the Administrators and bearing inter-
est from the day of sale.
r. VIRGINIA HOLLAND,
STEVENSON ARCHER,
Administrators.
J. S. RICHARDSON, Auctionoer.
aug
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans
ID Court for Hartford county, the sub
scribers, as Administrators of the personal
effects of John Holland, late of Hartford
county, deceased, will sell without reserve,
at the late residence of the deceased, in
Bel Air, at II o'clock, NJ,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
TO CONSERVATIVES

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks by q very simple remedy, after
having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Consump-
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure.
y To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
prescription used (free of charge,) with the d.
rection for preparing and using the same which
they will find sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all
Throat and Lung Affections. The only object of
the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to
benefit the afflicted, and spread information
which he conceives to be invaluable, and be
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it
will cost them nothing, and may prove blss-
sing Parties wishing the prescription, free, by
return mail, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
my17-ly
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
Road Examiners Notice.

1OOC1u iAotluluOlo IOUlOO.
THE undersigned Examiners, appoint
i ed by the County Commissioners for
Hartford county, will meet on the ground,
on
SATURDAY, Oath of AUGUST, 1867,
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, to ascertain and de-
tormiue whether the public convenience
requires the opening of public road, COM
mencing at Or near the end of Henry
Webster's lane, and running through the
lands of W. II. Divers, Henry Webster,
Edward Cooper's Heirs, Shadrach John.
son, and the Heirs Of James Herbert,
near the Asbury negro meeting house, to
intersect the Bel Air and Churchville
road near ]. P. Waterman's, on or near
the present private road.
VIM. S. BOWMAN,
r. JOHN ROGERS,
PARKER II. LEE,
ju2G Examiners.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-08-23
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that applica-
IN ton will be made to the County
Commissioners for Hartford county, at the
expiration of thirty days after the publica-
ton of this notice, to open public road,
commencing at the foot of Ridge Hill, in
the 9Th election district, Hartford county,
and running through the lands of James
A. Webster, Evans Rogers, Morrison's
Heirs, Benjamin Atkins and others, to in
tersect the public road at Mine Hill.
ju29-5t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-22
SUMMIT HOUSE,

JOHN TlELhbIJ.....----... rropfietor
j a.sd ut the head Of the Geiger Grade, Ei;l
viii be opened on the Goth Of May for the LII
accommodation Of tho Trsvsling Public The
Blacksmith Shop Will have good workman In
II, whore al kinds ofiron work will be done.
7irn~ TmylQM oi'n'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-22

N1oTICE.-JAMEs NJ. STEVENS WILL
IN continue the business in Gold Hill, and
soliclts the public patronage. Orders left At
Mercer g. fuckers Store will be attended TO
promptly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-22
FOR 3 ALE.
Notice to InvalidS.

A LII PERSONS WHO HAVE NO HOME
"A nor place where they can receive the atten.
tion neceiIary to their comfort. when ILL., can
hnd at the County Hospital comfortable private
rooms, where they willb attended upon By kind
and experienced nurses, and will be supplied
with eyerythin necessary TO their comfort.
THE ROOMS are entirely separated from the
Wards occupied by the INDECENT sick.
The Hospitalis under the care Of DIR. BRON-
son, who can be found at his ONCE, No. 47South
C street, every day between the hours Of IL 4.
n. and lP.N. Arrangements can also be made
with Mr.. Crouch, SupsrintendentoftheH Hospital,
who can always be found II the Hospital Build
inrp. Charges moderate. myls-n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-22

CHARGES at San Francisco Rutr..
mv,, n II. HARRIS.
The New York herald., 1867-05-26
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

stabbins Array In washinsten street-A Man
Cuts the Throat Of Hls Brosher-in-Law--
The Wounded Man In q Critical Condition.
Between eleven and twelve o'clock last night saab
bine ARRAY occurred in the tenement house No 80 wash
ingson street, which will IN all probability prove fatal.
Il seems that named Daniel Tnnsy. who resides
in the above building became involved an alteration
with his wife, and while under state Of great excite
msnt struck her several times, knocking her down and
cutting head severely Her broshsr named Thomas
Corrigan, young about twenty-five years of age
who was At the time. hearing the disturbance went
10 the assistance Of his sister, He arrived just as Tnney
had knocked his wife down. He seized hold Of Tinney
and tired 10 got him out Of the ROOM when they engaged
in scufls, and Corrigan, drawing knife, plunged Il in
the neck or Tinney, the right SIDE ndlcting cash
Of about two inches in length and breaking the blade in
his neck He then mado another cut II him, and In
nIcsed serious wound oyer the right eye Roundsman
Mckinley and oicer Coyie hearing Of the ARRAY ran up
stairs and Corrigan taken into custody BY hcKbcy
and locked up In the Twenty precinct station
house The injured man was sttcu6sd by Dr VI D.
DibbIs and his wounds dressed At lasf accounts Ia
was in q verv critical condition