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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-03-14

We copy tho following from the
GAINESVILLE Daily Courier of Monday
FIFTY YEARS AGo.-The first Sab
bath School in this section of country
was organized in this city, and we
think the first in the State. 1t any
Sunday School was organized previous
to March 23d, 1917, we would DO glad
to know of it, and we hope that the
following notice will be copied by ev-
cry newspaper in the State;
A semi-centennial Sunday School
celebration will be held in GAINESVILLE
March 23d, 1867, and we cordially in,
yite allinterested in the Sunday School
cause, to be with US on that occasion
II. G. O.,CARY, Pres't.
w. M. HERRIoTT, Sec'y.
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j. ID. JACKsoN's GRAND GIFT DIS
THIBUTION


Advertised to take place in Lancas.
Ter, March 18th, 1867, amounting'to
thirty eight hundred dollars in green
backs and valuable property, is post
poncd to April 29th, 1867. Nearly
one-half of the tickets rem ain to be
sold, and the proprietor does not wish
to hold single ticket when the draw
ing takes place, as it might create dis
satisfaction among his patrons. The
drawing will certainly take place at
the time to which the postponcment is
made.
A few active agents to sell tickets in
different parts of the country, wanted
Commission, ten per cent. on all tick
cts sold. Tickets one dollar each!
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Lancastcr Union schools.

Annual Public Examinations will
commence Thursday, March 2lst, and
close Friday, March goth.
On Thursday and Friday, 21st and
22d, in the High School.
On Friday, 22d, 1st Primary, North
House, in the Forenoon; and 1st Pri
mary, South House, in the Afternoon
Further arrangements made known
next week. All are invited to attend
J. F. REINMUND,
March 13, 1867. Supt.
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The NURsERY.-This is now
monthly magazine for the youngest
readers, the third (March) number of
which has found its way to our table.
1t is beautifully printed and illustrated,
and its contents seem to us exceeding
y well adapted to please and instruct
the little readers. Being intended for
the youngest class ofreaders, it does not
trench upon the territory of other ju-
venile magazines, but occupies field
fits own. Price $3.50 a year. single
copy-to clubs of 5 and upward,
81, ,2O-Rck numbers always suppli-
ed Subscriptions and remittances
should be Sc mt to FANNY P. SEAvERNs.
Boston, Mass.
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RDyCATION!
Afternoon Glass for Young Ladies'.

Mr.. DUNCAN has commenced his af-
ternoon class-on March 4th. Any
young lady desiring to join should do
so Immediately. A thorough English
course, with classics, Git dcsired) guar
anteed to be taught in short time
None above six years Of. age will be
refused admission, French and Ger
man extra.
Call at the school room any day
Saturdays exccpted) from 9 till 4
o'clock, and you will receive all par
ticulars.
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On our first page we print in full
the report Of the Legislative committee
appointed oinvestigate the charges in
relation TO the management of the
State Reform Farm and School. Com
ment thereon is entirely unnecessary.
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Bloom TIP. INsTITUTE.-The pro-
cecdings Of the late meeting of the
above Organization were unavoidably
crowded out last week, and we have
been obliged to cut down the report
somewhatin order, to find room for il
in the present issue. =
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Selling, off at Cost.

j. L. DELoNo & BRo., one door west
of the First National Bank, Lancas.
ter, o., are compelled to vacate their
present place of business by the lst of
April next, after which time they will
remain out of business in Lancaster.
Thoy therefore propose TO sell outtheir
entire stock of Groceries and Liquors
at cost. Grocery merchants and 9th d.
ers would favor themselves by giving
us a call soon.
Persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed to us, in any way, would favor us
by remitting the amount due by the
1st of April. Yours,
March IA, CIV DELoNo & Bro
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MARKET House BiII Passed.

A dispatch from Il. G. Drinkle, ro-
ceiyed just as we go to press, informs US
that the Lancaster Market House bill
has passed both Houses, and is law.
1t was amended so as to include all
cities of the second class.
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PlTTsBURe Characterization is in
vited tothe card of Messrs. McElroy
Dickson & Co., an enterprising Dry
Goods House Of Pittsburg, which ap.
pears in advertising columns.
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DIR. johnson.

This celebrated man, notwithstanding the morality
OF his life and writings, obliged to call in the ho-
ly offices of divine to soothe his dying hours. Il
he could have procured bottle of "Dr. j. W, Po.
lands White Pine Compound the distressing dis
ease which terminated his career might have been
successfully baiIled and the religious world blessed
with the many rich fruits Of his ripo old age. Sold
at retail by all druggists.
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In another place will be found an
article showing the relative business
of number OF the principal piano
manufacturers Of the United States,
for tho year 1866. In connection
Herewith we would call attention to
the fact that George II. Smith, Jr., is
Agent for this city for the sale of the
two leading pianos on the list, the
Steinway and the Chiokering. He
has now on hand a very fine instru-
ment of the latter mako, and can fur
nish the Steinway to order. Individ-
uals desiring first class piano, can
make no mistake in choosing either of
these two styles. They are unrival-
ed, except by each other.
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SPRING ELEcTIoN.-The Mayors
Proclamation on this subject will be
found in this paper. In. connection
Herewith we would ask, is there 60
ing to be any more than one side to
the April contest?
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MoyINe WEsT.-This spring is to be
marked by an unusually heavy emf
grafton from Ohio. We see by our
exchanges that in various parts of the
State numerous farmers are selling out
preparatory to moving farther West
Missouri and Iowa seem TO be the des-
tination Of thelarger number.
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Medical Notice.

DH H. OONE NAY BE CONSULTED
1 Dat the following times aud places
In NEW LEXINGTON at the Oolborn House, on
Saturday and Sundays September ana y october
6and Nav 10 and II: Dec. l. and 10; jan 10 aud
20 Feb. - and -; March joand 81 May 4and :
June and 0. - -.
In l. NNCASTER at the Tallma ige House on Mon
days tter the Express FRAN arrives golnp West nm
tiIit goes West ON Tuesdays Sept. p Oct. $; Nov
II; Dec II; Jan 2l; Feb 2S April i May s. June 10
Dysnepsiain alits various varieties all diseases Of
1.-THE Lungs and Air passages, as baryngis Bronchi-
tis, and Consumption; all diseases ofthe Kidney s.
Liver Pancreas and the glands generally; all dis
eases Of the Heart Blood and Blood Vessels; al
diseases of the Brain and Nerves, az Epilepsy. Cho
rea, or ST. Vitus Dance, Neuralgia, Palsy, and gene
. raj nervous Innutritlon; all diseases OF Females
enlarged Tonss and all forms of Serofnla; also nj
diseases ofthe Eye and Ear. and all other Chronic
Diseases. .e :,
nB-No charge for consultation, butcash for medi
.nss. LAFrtiSr isee'2'lyl
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LARGE ArPLE.--J. M. Berkey pre-
sented us with a Golden Pippin a few
days ago which weighed thirty three
ounces. Where do they get them up
beat that Somerset Advocate.
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II. @. DRINkLE, Esq has our thanks
for copies ofthe State Auditors detail
I ed statement of receipts and expcndl-
lures of public money, and of the vet
/, .teran volunteer bounty act.
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MEDlcAL.-We learn that DR.. Chas.
W. Babcock, Homeopathic physician
of Medina, Ohio, is about to take up
his residence in Lancaster, and that
he will be here by the frs. OF April
His recommendations both as man
and physician, are Of a high charac.
ter.
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A Good House and LoI for Sale

On Mulberry Street between Broad
and High. 1t is in excellent repair
large lot-82l feet frost by 16O deep
fine fruit, and very pleasantly and el-
ligibly situated Immediate posses.
sion given. For further information,
apply to 0. E. Peters, or George L.
Eckert.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

The Board Of Examiners will meet in the upper
room Of the County Offices, for the examination OF
Teachers, on Saturday the 2nd and lot h
days Of February, and ON Saturday the
z I'D, eth, IGth, and 23d days of March,
1867.
The examination will begin precisely at lOo'clock
A. NJ, aui no applicants will be received for exami-
nation after II o'clock A VI.
4 ,achers will remember that they can get eertif'
Gates at other time andths, they must be prcpar-
ed to stand an examination IN Orhogrsphyi Reading
Penmanship Arithmetic, Geography, English Gr9m-
mar and Theory Of Teaching.
l. The ,lra;tar of the applicants examination
will he represented scale Of one to tsHone de-
noun he lowest qualification, and ten the highest
q Four classes oscertifcates will be granted, as
follows: First class valid "a months; second class
valid IS months; third class, valid, II monhs fourth
class valid months.
3. A satisfactory examination in the theory ard
practice Of teaching, and high degree of success II
teaching will als1 be considered in determining tbs
class ofcerfcate to be granted. No certificate vii
be granted unless the applicant passes an examina
tion in each branch Of study required 5y iGw.
Owing 10 change in the School Laws, all appii'
cants VIII he required to pay fee offty cents, as
condition Of examination.
All applicants must come prepared with prepaid
envelope properly addressed 10 themselves
By order of the Board.
J. +. REINMUND, Cerk.
Ian. II lS67--kf.
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SENATOR CowAN's nomination as
Minister to Austria was rejected on
Tuesday, by vote of 80 to II.
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WALL PAPER.

Tuthill 4 Son have just received a
splendid stock Of new Wall Paper for
the spring trade. All new styles,
6l.--6w
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:, Remember the salo at the residence
: of Mrs. Ebrigbt on Saturday noxt
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Gold, latest quotation 1889.
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THyTIE undersigned, Executor OF Thom}5 NeN'gh- :.
i ten, deceased, will, o1 3
Friday the 23d dag of March, 1867.
at one o'clock P NJ on the premises, ofertor sale
by auction she following lends situate n lairled
county ohio to-wit: Fart OF tie SOrth West qhai-
ter Of section 80, township ~ Of rang ~ begin
ming 33 chains East of the North West Cont 81
said section; thence South 80 p CHAINS - siShs'I
thence East q eG chains 10 a stone; thenea HnT'h
Is 81 ehaIns to stake; thence West 32o Chains lA
stake: thence North 23Si chains 10 stone W We
SECTION line; thence West on the sad IN. 1874
chains 10 tie beginning, containing Ts45 aTes. e%-
ceptng 40 much Of the school house lot - ne Norm
West corner a. il included m SAID oeuEaaIir-' estI
tmated 10 contain oie-oaflh ci i'h 'tIe' ''H''"s "
said tract 1870 acres. -.
Terms On-.,flr tire purchase money IN hanr'
ono-third inOne yesraa5 balance N t'Vo ye4H 9!sh
interest on deferred payments from day oi
deferred payments Ere to be secured ny n9ng9sS-
Feb 2s, 1851 -4vpi. $3.50 kAseuter
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PURLlC SAFE.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
at my residence, on the corner OF Broadway and
Mulberry streets, Lancaster, OHIO, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1867
all INV household aud kitchen furniture, cons!s stnf
in part of the following articles to-rits
/ SETT OF CUSHION Ed 'CHAl RS
q Rocking Chairs. 2 side Tables,
Common and Cane botlomed Chairs
One Dressing Bureau, One Marble
top Wash Stand,
BEDSTEADS, TABLES, STOVES
auda large variety of other articles too numerous tC
mention. FERNS OF sale, Cash,
MsNb I, lsT.2w. Mrs, A. W. EbhfGAF
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The white Pine Compound,
GEORGE w SWEET, VI. d.
PREPARED AT TIL

PREPARED AT THE
NEW ENGLAND BOTANICAL DEPoT
IO6 Hanover street, Boston,
Under the Supervision of Rev. J. W Poland
j. D. Park, wholesale Agent, Cincinnati
Far sale by Davidson & Braseo, successors to
Kaufman 4 Co., LSrcaGtcr,
March I, la07-iy
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THURSDAY, March IA, 1857.
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BASE BALL.-The ChiIicothe Gaz.
ettc.says the Base Ball Club at that
place expect to play match games the
coming season with Clubs at the fol-
lowing places; Circleville, Columbus,
Gallipolis, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, and
probably others.
BO~A All the New York and Eastern
papers and periodicals at Tuthill's
Book Store. 51-2w.
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Monuments. Tablets, Toinbs, HeaJ-strnes, Gene
terry posts, Table-top-, Counters. and everything
usually found first class MsrDbie shop, furnish
ed at short notice ani on reasonable terms Ayari.
ETY. of designs and specimens can he seen at the
shop.
Lnncastar chIo Ian IAa7-am
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e CITY OF LANoAsTER !:
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WHITE PINE COMPOUND

Is now offered to the afflicted throughout the
country, after having been proved by the test of
eleven years, in the New England States, where
It's merits have become as we'll known rs the
tree from which, 10 part, 1t derives its virtues.
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The White Pine Compound

Cures Sore Throat, Colds, Coughs, Dipthcra.
Bronchitis, Splitting of Blood, and Pulmonary
Affections generally. II is remirkahle Rene
dy for Kidney Complaints, Diabetes, Difficulty
OF VoIding Urine, Bleeding Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Gravel and other complaints.
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MILLINERY. We call the attention
of our readers 10 the spring opening
Of elegant millinery and straw goods,
ADVERTISED in this paper by the old re-
liable and cheap house of Devou & Co.,
SO and .85 Pearl street, Cincinnati
This isone of the oldest establishments
in the West, and long experience and
wealth enable them. to sell goods very
low, and keep up an elegant assort-
ment by continual importations.
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: Lecture 20 Young Persons.

The Pastor Of the Episcopal church
Grew. E. 0. Simpson, will deliver o
Lecture especially to the Young Per-
sons of Lancaster on Sunday euening
neat.
He most cordially and affectionately
invites all of the young Ladies and
Gentlemen of the city to be present
at this Lecture, in tho Episcopal
Church. Service will begin at Z o'cl'k
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system Of internal improvements,
and calls attention to the importance
OF the early completion Of the Ope-
lousas Railroad to the Texas line
and points out the advantages Of
running a road from New Iberia to
connect with the Houston road at
Beaumont
An appropriation is recommended
to dpfray the contingent expenses OF
the Commissioners TO the Paris Elk
position. In making the recommen-
lation, the Governor takes occasion
to suggest to the Legislature that
the event referred to, would seem to
favor the project of immigration from
Europe to this State. ard advises
that an address be prepared, which
-hall set forth the inducements Of
ferred to capitalists, artisans, me-
chanics, and the laboring popula-
tons, to make this State their future
home.
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STATE OF LOUIslANA-pARIsH OF
East Baton Rouge Filth Judicial Di.-
trict Couit- Succession on Al. n. Aucoin
anil z. Doiron, both decenrea--No 7si.
DIX VIRTUE Of communication issned
- ia the above succession and direct, d
to the Sheriff OF said Parish from the
Honorable Court afo e-aid, will EXPOSE
TO public sale ut the Court House door Of
said Par-h. in the city Of Baton Rouge, on
SATURDAY, the I'd day Of MACH,
A. D., 1857, at u o'clock. A. M. Of sa,d
day. the following described property,
to wit:
Eighty arpents Of land situated shout
eleven miles East Of the city of Baton
Rouge, being the same property on which
the deceased last resided. and all the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms ofsa:e one fourth cush ! aud the
balance in one. two, three and four years,
mortgage and vendors privIls 70 to be re-
tanned on saii property until inlI and d.
nal payment Of the notes to be furnished
oy the purchaser. which notes are to be
endorsed TO the satisfaction Of the UNDER
tutor ED. u. CHEA.HAM.
Jun2s Deputy Sheriff.
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STATE or LoUlsIANA.'pARlsu OF

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF
East Baton Rouge Fifth Judicial Dia-
trict Court Heirs OF Bird w. David T.
Ross No. 42O.
10y VIRTUE Of an alias A. fa., issued
- ~ the above suit an directed to the
Sheriff OF raid Parish from The Honorable
Court aforesaid have -eized and villa ex-
pose to pnblic sale ut he Court House door
In the city Of Baton Rouge. on
Saturday. the I'd day or March, A. d.,
1857, at II o'clock. A. M Of said day. al
the right, title, interest and claim Ut the
defendant in and to the following de-
Bcribed property. To. wit:
"A certain Tract Of Land or Plantation
situated on the Bayou Maj chnc ut about
seventeen CD miles from The city If
Baton Rouge. containing about eight hun
dred aud forty ac,eS, more or leas, bounded
on the North by public iands, Eust by
lands formerly of Mrs. s.rah Evana, West
BY the Baldwin Tract and south by the
Ba.on Manchac, together with all the
buildings aud improvements thereon,
which property was purchased from Sos
theme Allan, July 18th, 1854,
Seized TO pay and satisfy the amount
Of judgment, interest and costs cluimed
herein.
Terms Of sale cash, with the benefit Of
appraisement.
ED. d. CHEATHAM,
Jan29. Deputy Sheriff.
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II EEL E G II A p HI &c

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The most excit-
ing rumors regarding the position, views
and intentions Of President johnson in
the present unexamped condition of pub
lie affairs are afost, and the public mind
seems TO be occupied with them to the ex
clusion of anything Else. Ia this hour Of
apprebension, the Conservatives manifest
Increased confidence in the President.
Itisnow well understood to be the set
tied policy of the Government that the
Treasury will accumulate gold in it's vau Its
a. the shortest way TO resumption OF specie
payments.
Gen. Howard has issued the following
circular: thereafter, and until further
orders, no fees or charges will be made by
Off ,ers of the Bureau Tor services rendered
il making contracts between freedmen
nnd their employers, either in the ex-
animation, approving, witnessing or reg
isterpp of contracts or otherwise" lie
REQUESTS assistant commi ssoners to iu-
atruct their su bordina;es to the above fact.
He recommends written contracts in al
cases as verbal contracts occasion much
confusion. Bureau agents are urged to do
all in their power to secure contracts for
freedmen, and in rendering their services
for this object they will he rendered with
out charge to the parties concerned.
GALVESTON, Jan. 4.-By order of the
Secretary Of War Gen. Griffin has assumed
the office of Assistant Commissioner Of
the Freedmens Bureau, relieving Gen.
Kiddo.
GALVESTON, Jan. 25.-Groat excitement
prevails, oceasioned by the interference Of
Gen. Griffin in the obseqnies of Gen
Johnston. The stores were all closed and
draped in mourning. Gen. Griffin agreed
to permit the body to be taken to the
Episcopal Church and burial service to be
read, on Mayo Leonard giving the follow
ing pledge:
SThat there shall be no music by bands,
ringing or tolling Of bella, public or pri-
vate demoustr atoms of any organized as
sociations in the procession. Should the
body be conveyed to the church in this
city, and from thence to the point Of its
departure. all persons joining in the pro
cession shall be invited and appear as
members Of the deceased's family of
friends"
The citizens refused to accept these
terms, and the body remains on the wharf
in open air, where it has been visited by
crowds. Business was closed during the
day in honor of Gen. Johnston.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF
East Baton Rouge Fifth Judicial Dis-
trict Court Succession of Jules Lam
dry-No. 2O6.
pY VlKTUE Of writ Of f. fa.. issued
- in the above Succession, and directed
to the Sheriff of said Parish from the Hon
CRADLE sesenth Judicial District Court Of
the Parish Of Pointe Coupes, have seized
aud will expose TO pubic at the court
House door OF the Parish OF East Baton
Rouge, on
Saturday, the ed day OF March, 4. D.,
1867, at II o'clock, A. NJ OF said day, Ill
the right. title, interest and claim Of
George W. Roberts, in and 10 The follow
ing described property, to- wit:
A certain tract or parcel Of land situated
on st. Charles street, 10 the city Of Baton
Rouge, measuring seventy fvo (75) feet,
(Frebch mensure), more or less, front on
tt. Charles street, by sixty nine feet. six
and three quarter inches, (French meas
ure). more or less in depth, with all The
buildings und improvements thereon, be-
ing the fourth half Of the corner lot and
numbered ten (l0) Of square four, ~,
Leonard Town, as surveyed by Mesr,s.
Waller; part OF lot No. " and lot No. II,
OF square four, ~, being the same prop
erty purchased by sad deceased from
Theresa Soniat. BY act Of sale before Will
liam Hubbs. Recorder May 18th, 1850, in
Book u, Folio 2S2. Of Noluriai Act.
Seized to pay and satisfy the amount
Of judgment, interest aud costs claimed
herein.
Terms Of sae-cash, with the benefit Of
appralsement.
ED. d. CHEATHAM,
jan2s. Deputy Sheriff.
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NOTICE
ASSESSORS OFFICE, !
UNITED sTATEs lNTkRNAL 4 EvENuE,
Baton Kuu3e. Jan. Hi. Iab7

AssEssOR'S OFFICE,
UNITED :TATEs INTERNAL EvENUE,
Baton kuugs, jan. lit, 1867
TO PREVENT misunderstood M and furtLar
Irregularities liable to occur, and through the
assumption Of those who have been permitted 10
act temporarily as Weighsrs OF Cotton, ut this
point, 1t is requested that al interested In the
shipment of cotton from this date will leave their
orders for the weghing Of ths same with Mr..
ROBERT B. BELL, who is the only au.ho- lied
Government Weigher, duly appointed and COM
mi stoned for this I'd District of Louisiana.
ANY person who assumes TO act as lph. and
receives from Producer, Merchant or Shipper,
fees or orders for same, from this date, with.
out authority from the duty CON mi ssoned wsigher
at this point v III render themselves liable 10 fine
or punishment for violation Of the provisions OF
the IAternal Revenue aw.
HENRY l.. JONES,
janl5-lm Asbessp III district Of LouIsiana.