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BANKERS.

jar COOKE q 90.
RIBS,
FfrrrpvTH srREsr. Ofrcs-yr TxpAsrlv
Buy ard se 81 current usrkst rAtes, ana No.
constantly on hand full supply ofsn
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
eKvKE-fHHhflKs, And C0MPoUup
NrHREsT NOTES.
Order. for STOCKS. BONDS, o., exscrs.A
and collections made on On accessible DoissA
sl-u
L IRsT NATIONAL BANK
OF WASHINGTON.
n. d Ceokk. COT Jay oooss . o. Pr.s,oss,.
Nh. 0. HUNTINGTON, osshisr.
GOVERNMENT pKPosIroRI
FINANCIAL AGENT OF TEE UIIIBp
STATES.
lsfA sf,sss, cyposiss tAs rsass-y Ds,s-sasss.
Government Securities with Treasurer Usis~s
States,
~ONE MILLION DOLLARS -
We buy and cell oil Glasses Of GOrERNMENT
SECURITIES st current marriott r.tes.
FURNISH EXCHANGE aad .sals CeyIsase-,
80 ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES.
We purchase Government Voucher on On.
MOST EV0RABLE Terms. and give care
full attention 70
ACCOUNTS OF BUsIN sSs MEN sad FIRMS
and TO any other business entrusted to M.
FULL INFORMATION 10 regard to eoyKRy.
MINT LOANS ct all times cheerfaIly furnished.
WIN. .. HuNrIN9Tes. Cashier
Washington, March 3, Iss. nn-s
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SEVERN AND ELKRIDGE CANT MEETING
The members OF Severn and Elkridge Circuits
OF the NJ. +. Church, have determined on hold.
ing camp meeting in Hal slap's woods about
a mile west OF Annapolis Junction, commenc-
ing on Friday, August 2lst. AT which, IL is ex.
pectf q, the star ions Of the District. ANNAPOLIS
and adjoining circuits will be represented. An
effort has teen made 10 bring together the meth.
odists OF Baltimore city at this camp but the
project failed, the BaltImoreans mostly deter
mining on attending the Waters and Shrews-
bury camps, but there is but little doubt that
the camp will be attended by numbers from
that city, and il will be one OF the largest held
in this seetIon for years
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HoTI-The thermometer az franklin. g. Al 2
lciock this p. NJ. stood s. degrees m the shade
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Frs AoADsxr.Lrhss anhdal Commencement
Of his academy, under the charge of Brother
Tohsas, of the Christian Brothers- with an able
audience. The interesting exercises were COM
meneed by the academy band, composed OF
youths under the instruction Of Prot John
kspnta- performing quiekstep, and the pro-
eramme was carried out ~ follows Declama-
tons by Eugene Kieck hotter and Robert Kearn;
eseay-" Love of Country by Master n. Con-
molly; defamation, by John Mclaughlin. in
terspersed with excellent vocal and .instru-
mental music.
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CHURCH lNPIovEMENT.-Thec congregation
worsh,ppIng at Fletcher NJ. E. Chapel, cor
ner OF New York avenue ard Fourth street
finding Their church edIfce too small for The
regular aocesslons Of members, suspended
worship about two months since IN order to
have some Improvements made. Mr. s f.
1rott carpenter was awarded the lob of dol z
The work, and has nearly completed opera
lions. The church has been extended tour feet
front. with inside steps leading to the hall. the
outside being more modern in design. and walls
10 tie handsomely frescoed In about three
weeks The improvements will De completed,
when worship at the chapel will be resumed
This church has about eighty members and is
gradually increasing. fourishing Sunday
school Is also IN operation in connection with
II. Rev. Dr. Green is the pastor
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m THOMAS BOWLING. Auc'r eeorsstOwr

RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auc'r; Georsetown.
VERY VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE pRI
MIST AID WAsaINGroH sTREiT. AT
ON TATRsIGY, July ., 1858. at O'Clock ,. N.
lwil, sell, IN front Of the Irsmiees that very De
Of sSs sSe
by General Pslouze. The lot fronts 40 fest on
ssa eE HSs: Ss
13 rooms ard cellar. with gas and water. THIS
per.on wanting arst -css. ssscs Of property q Il
certainly ~ one OF the most desirable locations in
Terms: One third cash, balance in six and twelve
months with Interest from day OF sale, secured By
seS
vi" be required "hs1 bs pFS9yWsTHsyI i struck
je 25- eod4ds IInt. " xuctionser.
CLOCKsi CLOCKsil CLOCKsllI
fine assortment Of
SETH THOMAS CLOCKS,
just received and Tor %;iS.esSLsss. -
Save rs PKR CENT.
SUITS FOR PARLORs,
DINING ROOMS,
SITTING ROOMS,
BGD ROOMS,
At IS per cent. reduction in price LOUNGES
large s,eck ofFURNITURE. modem styie, "a
lately received by the undsrsisned, which -
' " rrKsrrufr sx S5kHs
TAI Bridge Street,
ap Ism Georgetown.
&S mn WANTED TO BUY-An kinds Of
TTRE for vhcb fair price vii fpI Be said, q No
a. Bridse street, Georgetown. telsE
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by TBos. BOWLING, Auet.; Georgetown.

KT TUE DUW LINu' Auct., UeOfgetoWn.
ELEGANT FlRsT-CLAss PRIVATE RESI-
DENCh ON WEST STREIT, BETwBEN
Lie AUCTION
On THURSDAY, July 9Th at 81 O'Clock. .. m
| will sell in front Of the premises all that lot Of
ground, fronting 81 feet on the south side of West
street, betNeen Congress and High streets. With q
large first class Brick Dwelling house. No. Isl,
containing u rooms, cellar, with gas and water
and modern improvements.
TENS: 0ne-third cash; balance in 8, II, and II
months with interest from the day Of sale secured
% Q deed OF trust on the property. Convey ancine
and stamps at the cost Of the purch ser deposit
u $50 will berequiIed when the property Is STRUCK
ie I'D THOMAS DOWIING Auct
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c. nnA WANTED TO BUY-An kinds O,
SC.VVV. Gentlemepb and Ladies' second
hand CLOTHING. Also, all kinds of FURNI
TURE, for which fair price Win be said, Of No
~ Bridge street, Georgetown. fels-ly
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PnA1GS 11l1!61E CHS8101 7oF ais a.
'is gy 3 - =, =, fAAAe 4 &C. O.;
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DY HENRY II. LEEDS a MINER.
ID HENRY II. LEEDS, Auctioneer.

We respectfully announce that BY order of
Mr. +. w. URR, Receiver and trustee
for the ors of JOHN A. REED shall sell at auction
without reserve commencing
MONDAY, DkC. 2, AT 1ok O'CLOCK A. NJ,
and continuing until all Sold the very large and valuable
stock Of superb artistic and
SOLID GOLD AND DIAMOND JEWELRY,
DIAMONDS, RI BIES, EMERALDS and other precious
stones, exhibition at tho store,
T91 BROADWAY, opposite Grace church, New York.
In this valuable collection will be found the finest EN-
ERALD and SAPPHIRE imported; also the nest FIRST
class DIAMONDS of old and mines; RUBIES 'EMER-
AIDS, PEARLS, OPAIS STONE CAMEOS Of the great
artists, mounted In the most artistic Jewery Of all
descriptions OF the latest and elegant styles, embracing
. very large assortment OF BRACELETS AND SETS In
enamel and precious sones large and superb assortment
of DIAMOND RINGS, EAR RINGS and SETS of de-
signs; also specially OF SOLITAIRE RINGS and EAR
RINGS Of the nnest water and cut; also ladies' CHATE
the beet makers and finish; L0CKETs, SEAL RINGS,
SCARF PINS, CHAINS, &c, Of the best workmanship and
finest gold and other superb Jcwey incidental to first class
Aiso numscr Of FINE CABINET PAINTINGS and MO-
SAICS GEMS bv eminent masters. The GOOD WILL AND
LEASE or THE PREMISES, with the VALUABLE I'M
PROvEMENTS AND FIXTURES--vix., SAFES, by HER
RING; ADMINISTER CARPETS, elegant carved and inaid
CASES and FURNlTtR by HEhfER viii be sold on last
day OF sale.
Ne assure the public that before has valuable
STOCK OF ARTISTIC WORK been olcioi nj auction In This
country.
:. Very respectfully,
HENRY H. LEEDS MINER.
The goods Exhibition, above, until time Of
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n QUACKEEBCsII, hucTIoNEER
VI. Auction sale o. lse Banding Lots NJ Rdgewood New
Jersey ON "wednesday, December 1864 o'clock,
the premises spsca train viii be provided leaving Oh am
bers street u O'Clock Rcrshment. furnished For free
passes maps, &c, apply TO QUACkENBusH PAvLIsOFs
Aue,ionssIs, 81 Nassau street New roJk
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NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY DECEMBER lsssrR1pLE SHEET

DECEMBEK. j, lS6S.-TRIPl
GALES Ar AUCTION.
A ). BIrscKER SON 4 Co,
AUcrIoNEERs,
WILL. SELL
$50 CITY LOTS AND PLOTS.
AT
EAST NEWARK.
TOMORROW,
DECEMBER a. 1863
TRAINS 1880. 70 AND / O'CLOCK.
MAPS AND FREE PASSES
49, AT
" NO. ~ CEDAR STREET.
A NTHoNY J. BLEECKER, AUoTI0NEER.-TUEsDAy,
rsss Ssi1i;
LARGE AND POSITIVE AUCTION SALE OF MAG
III ss 81 RsnS Sss % s
= ss h";l'y ss:s%'i:
psrss, ORDER having Sssn which q
and ssso%ess S magnificent e Bedroom Sarn"i
M, wa% Nj also fine Ian Room Furniture Table
Catalogues Be had early By applying ONCE
A cTIoN NOTICE. IN, N. TAYLOR, AUcTIoNEER.
Paintings sSysns ::@IS ts%%Sss Mirrors
superb rosewood Panofortc,
sass 8 s,
public to this sac as being The largest and richest assormsnt
house furnished less than s1 months ago. and is perfect
order and will be percmptory sold TO the highest
sat
the richest dsscptieo6no rosewood Easere marble oP Sec
ains to match tie suits Cabinets Encosnres Paintings
h anas ass a. ss
superb rosewood ranSoe stool Cover Music stand
s%sa
Gs an silver Casters Savers Taresns Pchsrs a
keis Dinner Tea Service; Ching Dinner Set Punch Bowl
4ad kisSsa ra"ls G It, 4 s house
or Sixth avenue cars.
A UCTIoN NoTICE.-AN EXTRA LARGE SALE OF
MhsFfsfPi HSHssfls h haga,n,s
the entire properly private family, their elegant
ssssfs 1n and
to ' the sale pss s have nv had sn ss 3
ns, has see 70 , order y celebrated
nesnt four round e9rnsr @ octave Piano
ion French satin broeae moqaet plush ana turkish
Sys
] iis
Suits hair and spring Mattresses; Blankets Linen, Sofas
Buffet extension Tables dining Chairs rich Glass China
aud slvcrware table Cutlery, Sale positive rain or
shine.
ucrIoN NeT n,E TTsn HAZEL AycTIoNEER
at lo o'slock at our salesroom. IS Cortland, street,
sanccpans Boilers, Glue Pots, &c.
First quality goods, and in fine order.
French Timed Ware
A full assortment of Dish Cake Sauce and
Stew Pans, Basins, Cups Ladies, pppers' &C., &c.
Skates, 200 pairs Ladies' and Gents Skates,
assorted sizes. Brst class goods.
Hardware, Cutlery, &c. &C.,
in lots to suit city and country trade
Tobacco, 200 pounds Smoking Tobacco.
II. r. HAZELL CO.,
Auctioneers, IS Cortlanit sire ct.
UCTION SALE OF BLACK WALNUT Furniture
day. M a @ e ~ ana ~ Bari
clay between Church and Broadway up sta removed for
Elegant richly carved Cabinet Furniture, of the latest
syss a. an ,a dos now on exhibition
This sale worthy the attention Of dealers and private buy
Fun particulars in Thursdays Herald.
A UCTIoN SALE OF GROCERY sTOCK-TEAs, SUGARS,
Wagon and Harness Sleigh, Robes, &C., by COLE MUIR.
Tuesday, Dec. !, at1oH o'clock.
LARGE SALE OF FURNITURE, 4c,. TO PAY
street, cosr Of Eighth avenue BY RoBERT soxERyiIIE.
December L. See Special Notices for particulars.
A UCTION NoTICE.-AT ERNEST RoTHS FURNITURE
n mandatory, So and 80 Blocker street. Broadway
@ & c LOUNGES es e
and Dining Room Suits cheap for cash. Furniture taken
on storage
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I,oR SALE At AuCTIoN:-THREF VALUABLE
Farms, part Of the estate u the late Charles Backu In
Fosters Meadow and Springfield, Queens county, l. J. The
above viii he sold auction, N not disposed u nj private
sale on The Sh December 1884 az ~ O'Clock at the hotel of
James Rensen, JAMAICA T.. For particulars inquire o.
NORRIS EOSIjrCK Jamaica, T.. l., or ALFRED q. BACK
Js, No Spring terrace, Meeksr avenue Williamsburg.
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10y HENRY u. LEEDS 4 MINER.

ID HENRY H. LEEDS Auctionecr, win sell by auction
Wednesday December Mt II O'clock In front OF their
store No. 20 liberty street,
Dark brown Mare years old nearly y hands high, war
ranted sound and kind ro In about three minutes
tic and kind all harness under the saddle afraid
OF locomotives; desirable horse FOR family other
Also Coupe, first class order, for horses,
with fashionable round glass front.
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A NTHONY J. BLEECKER, AUCTIONEER.--TUEsDAY,
"A December 1863 a, IL o'clock, at the Exchange Sales
fronting MorDingsde PARK and Lot aioinng ll7ti
east of Ninth avenue.
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IY ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON AUCTIoNEER.
ID AZ JOHNSTON a VAN TAsSELLS Auction Mart, liz
Thirteenth street, down Office % Nassau street
THIS day Tuesday, December |, at IL O'Clock.
Regular sale Horses Carriages Wagons Harness. &C.,
at the above mart Fun particulars under head Of Horses
and Carriages. We postpone sale OF the
weather
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A LARGE AND POSITIVE AUCTION SALE OF NAG
n n6cent Household Furniture, Piano, Carpets 4c &C..
comprising the entire contents OF the house No. 16 East
Nineteenth street, on this day Tuesday, December sS
the attendance Of purchasers the entire furniture is in
perfect ORDER having been but little used which consists of
elegant satin and rep Suits Centre Tables, also large
and general assortment Of magnificent Bedroom Furniture,
Ware dc N Sale positive aad without any reserve.
Catalogues can be had early by applying at the Office Of j.
BARRY, auctionccr, ut the house,
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THE FIRM OF w. r. TUEIS 4 co. Is THIS DAY
dissolved by mutual N. L. Tunis will sign ID
liquidation by power Of attorney. W. T. TuNIS i
DEG. !, 1863 r. G. MORSE
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CpwARD sCnENCK, AccrIoNEER.

EDWARD sCHENCK, AcCTIONEER.
~ Superb Paris Fancy Goods. -
Nv EDWARD SCHENCK, tomorrow, I'd inst, al II
O'clock 60 Liberty street superb assortment Of the rich.
Paris Vienna Fancy Goods real Bronze Clocks,
Statetes elegant French Dinner and Tea se Bohemian
and scsinn glassware. ladies' work Boxes Necesares,
elegant Desks; Glove Mouchor aud Work Boxes &C., &c.
The above are now exhibition
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COPARTNERsiIIrs

nISSOLUIl0E OF COPhRTN ERS HIP.--THE COfARTs
~ nerslp heretofore existing between the undcrsignodf
under the firm of Elias Hymns Keesing, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent Elias Hyans has been
thorized to sign the firms in liquidation All persons
indebted % said firm will please settle within thirty DAVIS All
claims against said firm be made within said time AZ 463
Broadway second floor. ELIAS HYAMS, =
NOVEMBER !, 1863 THOMAS II. KEESIN3. 4
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yXyII.LlAM WRITER'S AUCTIONEER, SELLS ON
w Thuradsy at Il O'clock at AZ Canal street. Io coass
ments and Trimmings Piece Goods dc great variety s.sc
large lot Of Dry Goods, Fancy Goods; also Sewing Mn
chimes Counters silver plated Show Cases, 200 Chairs,
Fables Stoves Stands everything
with the business. BY order of assignee
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THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY FORMED
copartnershp under the firm name OF Dakin Giespyl
to do general brokerage business in stocks bonds gold and
government securities G. w. Il. DAkIN, q
NEW YORK, Dec. !, 1868. J. w. GlTIEsPY;A
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

A RARE CHANoE-rOR SALE, THE STOCK, FIX
TIRES and doot WIN of Corset Skirt and LADIES' Fur
pshiug Sore good busincss lo.aon terms moderated
Address 4. NJ Herald occ, stating where interview may
be had.
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THE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE EXISTING
under the firm Of Horton Dotger is this day did
solved by mutual consent IL. l.. HORTON "
NFH YORK, Nov. 80, 1868. AND. j. DOTGER,
The undersigned will continue the business heretnfore,
H. L. HORTON.
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A YOUNG MAN HAVING $40 AND WISHING TO
IA enter into well established, respec able and paying
business, may call at 26 Broadway, Office No. Reference
required.
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RY ROBERT soaERvILLE, AucrIoNEER 81 NASSAU

Second days sale Of Marble Goods.
ROBERT SOMERvILLE will sell at auction Tuesday
and Wednesday, December and at saesrooin 81 Mas.
street, II o'clock each day, the fine Bronzes
bic Goods and silver plated warc the importation Of y zan-
nOni A Co.
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CITUATION WANTED-BY a YOUNG MAN SPEAKING
- German and English In store saloon or hotel s will
ing board the month. Address W. H..
box $50 Herald Office
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4 UCTION SALE OF BLACK WALNUT FURITURE.-
N A. NJ. CRlSTALAR 4 SON, Auctoneers, will sell FRI
day. December 1855 at 1913 o'clock, at % Park and II Bar
clay between Church and Broadway stas removed for
convenience of sale.
Elegant richly carved Cabinet Furniture, OF the latest
French styles and patterns.
Catalogues at salc. Goods exhibition.
This sale worthy the attention Of dealers and private buy
in want of fine furniture.
Full particulars in Thursday's Hera1l.
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A UCTION NOTICE.-AT ERNEST ROTH'S FURNITURE
n mandatory and 10 Blocker street. Broadway,
magnificent Paror Suits covered with satin brocae
haircoth from S65 TO 1905 Turkish Chairs Lounges led
and Dining Room Suits cheap for cash. Furniture taken
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A " ANTED-INsURANCE CLERK, S18; PARCEL
IA. clerk $780, messenger, S5; Office clerk, $7 poers,
$6 this day. early, at Toylors s5i Broadway, oce No g.
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A BARGAIN.-THE STOCK AND FIXTURES or
N neat Dry Goods and Fancy Store for sale, doing
good business Inquire of tho owner, s35 Third avenue
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I)Y JAMES NJ. MILLER.
ID Wednesday, Deecmbcra
at o'clock, NJ the Exchsnge ssesrooin III Broadway

nv TOEtRT NVNIIUNEEH.
IS viii se at the Artists saesgoom 80 Nassau, between
Johr nj Streets Wednesday and Thursday, Dec.
ana q commsncis at .':.cs A. M the entire colcc
ton q hpe ~ fsn'ipssi pusos. ..any cele.
rcd and .scy 90 suit all tastes, such LnnGcape Ma
rines, Fruits Flowers Interiors, religious aud historical
Paintings; among the collection will be found choice works
from the following eminent artists I'd NJ. Cuvcrhousr L.
NJ Spencer, o. Hawlck w. Frerechs Schroeder Myerhem,
Howard I'M, A. Merose, Roscnburg and many others OF
equal cincncc Catalogues ready at the Artists sales
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A N OLD ESTABLISHED DRUG STORE ON PRiN
n cipal avenue, doing good business physician
obtain large practice IN connection; price $3.50 cash.
balance time. Address H. G. W., Herald office.
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY IS OFFERED TO A PARTY
~ having $1,000 0 special or active partner, q
loan, Interest IN the manufacture OF a.rCu
turn implement Cali address II. MOORE CO., aq
East Thirty Eighth street.
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nRUGGIsTs.-WANTED, a SITUATION, BY A COM
- petcnt druggist with the English French and
German languages possessing the qualifications and
perence necessary meet the requirements of position
cxceponable references Address Druggist Herald ONCE.
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A YOUNG MAN OF EXPERIENCE WISHES A sITUA-
~ ton porter in any respectable business establish
snt salary moderate; good references Address ST. boz
160 Herald Office.
, 1868-12-04

NET bekjendtgjores herved at en-
iIJ Session vii blive holdt paa Mrs.
Jane Wallace's Dodsbo Fredagen
dem 22h Jamuar 1869 Middag KI.
~ Huset No. & 9 Fiskergade her
Byen, hvor da Udkast til Regulatio-
neni Boet vii blive fremlagt og dette
forventes %sluttet.
ST. Croix, Christiansted, den lste
December 1868.
X. HEYLIGER. J. SAMUEL.
Executors testament.
, 1868-12-04
FRIDAY, 4rH DECEMBER 1868.

THE European Mails arrived here on Wednes-
day afternoon. London dates to the 18th ulto.
The English People, at the sailing of the Pac-
ket, were in the thick of the fight that will de-
termine their future Government The elections
we're resulting everywhere in favour of the Ii
befals. NOWHERE says the Times "has a Ii
beral seat been lost, while several Conservative
seats have been won by the Liberals"
From Spain it is reported that Espartero, a
childless man. is to be declared King, under the
amazing name of Baldomero l.; that all Gaia
, 1868-12-04

wi oNDAY THE 10TH NOVEMBER 1868, 12
O'Clock at noon, the Colonial Council held a
meeting instead of the ordinary meeting fixed
for the 9Th instant, which had been put off at
the request of His Excellency the Governor.
The members were present with the excpp-
ton of the 9Th crown-member (Walker), who
had reported his inability to attend.
The minutes for the last meeting were read,
The Council proceeded to the order of the
day:
l, The 3rd discussion of the draft of an ordin-
ance increasing the salaries fixed by the or
dinance of the 18th May 1866 for 2 public
physicians in ST. Croix a
No member requiring the word, the ordin-
ance was read and adopted with Is votes
against 3
=, Memorial from the VeStry and Wardens of
St. Paul's church, Frederiksted, respecting
interments and the payment for them &c,
the committee report on which subject mad
been distributed.
The 4th member for ChrStianSteds country
district (McWilliam), Speaker of the Commit
tee, stated, that he had nothing further to add
to the contents of the report and
that the matter be deferred to the Governor
requesting that it may be arranged, taking the
report as a basis.
II ~ CiOWH-liltlibCl \DhbulSIt 'HO ~HN
crown-member tStakemanul, the Speaker and
the Chairman having offered their opinion on
the matter, the motion was adopted with 10
votes.
3, Appointment of members to:
a, Christiansted's ToWn-School Commission
Council member Clindinen with Is votes.
b, The Rural School Commission for the ju-
risdietion of ChriStiansted Council Mem
Der Knight with 7 votes (tied e%lection)
These elections instead of Council-member
Radcliffe, who has left the Island.
C, Christiansted's Poor Commission for a term
of 8 years, instead of the deceased member
P. Netlohcs j. w. R. Hanson, merchant,
with Ia votes tiled vote).
4, Election of 2 members to revise the Ac-
counts for the Municipality of st. Croix for
the financial year 1866 67.
Elected the members HolStein and Mendes
with respectively 10 and 0 votes.
The result of the proceedigs was read, and
the Chairman stated, that the members would
be informed of the time when the next meeting
would take place.
The meeting closed at IL O'Clock.