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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-06-19
HALLS
Vegetable Sici|ian Hair Remover

Ecery uoar increases the p0pM-
lHl.itY of this gSsItitsOSe Hair Prep
arattOn, aUticH Is due to merit
alone. We can assure Our Otd
patrons that 1t Is Kept fully ~, to
ats high standard, and to those
sCIiO hare neccr atscd IL sc6 csn
confidently sag, that it Is the O5,tN
reliable and Isss5ecfed 2,.,ef,G,.a .,
IIAIIs to its U0stthJMI color, ssak-
tygg 10 soft, INstrOstS, and silkesss
Inc SCALP, by dts use, becomes
aCItitc and clean; it rcsaOtees0H
egaspti0,ss aud tiaNdrHf, gsstl by
Its tonic properties precessfS the
hair from falling Oatt, as 10 Stint
sLates and nOuriSheS the hair
glands. by Its use the kGis, Hs'OsUs
thicker and stronger. Ia badness
it restores the capillary glands
to their normal UiDOr, and sCiEE
create "a netC grOsCth eLcept ~
ectrcnse 0Ltg age. 1t Is the HsOsC
economical HAIR DRESSING
eUer used, as IL 3'cqsires fesOer
applications, and OiccS the k0tr
that sptcaaia g!ossK appsea'a"cce
Huucs. MI. D.. State Assdye1. Of
Mass, says, s'flte constituents are
pBye and caycTtsgyy selected for
excellent Qu0litY, aud 4 consider
{t the BEST PREPARATION for
Its Intended plsrpOses.o ne pub
fish q treatise o3s tho hair, sC5sich
zoe send free Or mail upon a1slSli%
cation, sl,tich contains cOsssS,sess-
tlatO5.U notices from cte3sOU0sess,
7DbUsiciGns, the press, and Others.
NE haze made the study Of the
hair and its diseases a specially
for years, and En0aU that ace make
the most effective preparation for
the restoration and tAe 3,feseTcd-
tiOss of the hair, e.ct0ht, and so
acknowledged by the best Nheht-
cal and Chemical AstIacrfty.
Sid BY all Druggists and Dealers IL Medicine.
COOK, coBURM 4 CO.
Gen'l Agents for North Western States,
81 DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO, ILL
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-06-19
!, WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN

Are made stroag by the u either Of these
dies. They will cure every case II MARAsMUS,
without fail.
Thousands Of certificates have accumulated In tho
hands Of the proprietor, but space Will allow Of tho
qualifications q but few THESE II will be Observed
Of nOto ard Of such standing that they must
be believed
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-06-19
CEDAR FALLS
WOODEN Mills

UVVDDlv MIHIU
Are now ready for Custom
Work. They viii manufacture
Wool into almost any variety
Of Cloth, Blankets, or Yarn,
with ncatncss and dispatch.
Will exchange Cloth for Wool,
SO that customers can take.
home with themselves the value
OF their Wool the same day, III
such goods rs they may select
from the largest variety of
Wooden Goods kept by any one
house in the West.
It is surprising to sec such
Fine and Durable Goods made
in Cedar Falls. The Company
have now in store Ladies' Cloth,
hard to beat. Also, Delicate
Eft{Ht rs NJ gs-#a ft r.- ts @sE EEss ENt8FM.
Patterns for Children's Cloth
ing. Also, Heavy Double and
Twist Goods, for farmers
wear. In fact, it would be
difficult to describe the quality
and kind Of goods that crowd
their store. All are cordially
invited to examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. .a.t I. z
4JfH Ita. = a sEa "gl
Cedar Falls Woolon MiiIs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-06-19
HON. anEs THOMPSON,

bulge q lse .SepYcme C6uyt IF I1sasyipania.
h ihaadeif's'd, Apfi 3, 1865
al consider sIIoofland's German Bitters' rdiaa6s
Hsedlcie IN case u attacks Of Indigestion DyHrek
sia. can certify this from my experience Of IL.
iours, with respect,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-06-19
Pcrsons Advanced Sa LiTs,

And feeling tho hand of tmo weighing heavily upon
them with oil ts sttca.iant lila, will md In tho use
ef fheso D7TTERs or the TONIC, an elixir that Will
netiI new lfe into their veins, restore Ia measure
the energy and ardor ofmore youthful dayat buiId
N their drunken forms, and give hoalth and harpk
- 10 their remaining years.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-11-24
Notice to Tax Payers.

ory1cz or COUNTY TsEAsURxR, YiHoEIA,
storey County, New, Oct. 10, 1858.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE
IN State and County Taxes for the nscsl yeAs
1898 are now due and payable at this once; mo
that the law In regard TO their collection wiz %
strictly enforced. o.-p......5
u. L. DEXTER, Ex.ofncio Ta3 hoeeiya.
NJ R-On ail Taxes unpaid at the close OF
bnsiness on the 18th day Of November, 1865,
there VIII be ten per cent. delinquency added.
okl7 In
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11


The STAFF OF LIFB.-Jscob Becker,
the Pioneer Baker Of Gold Hill, whose
Mace is a few doors above the Town
Hall, is determined that no interloping
Bread Baker from Virginia City shnll
under,el him, has come out and de-
clared . war in the Bread line. lie
will now sell sixteen loaves of bread,
equal to any baked in the State, for oEe
dollar; and pies and cakes, cheaper
and better than any to be bought in
Gold Hill or Virginia. Jacob means
~ bu,iness" when he talks in that style.
u3-lm
GOLD HILL CHoP-HoUsE.-Onc OF the
best places in Gold Hill to get n good
porter-house steak, ham and eggs, fresh
bread, fresh butter, good coffee and tea,
pies, doughnuts, and a good square
meal. is ut Peter Becker's Gold Hill Bs-
kerry and Chop.housc, Main street, OPP
posite the Eclipse Stables. al I'm
LOOK AT IL RUINS Aye, look at
the ruins of what were once magnificent
sets Of teeth, to be seen everywhere in
society. Look at them and ask yourself
if it is not marvellous that such destruc-
tion is permitted when, by simply using
Sozodont, any teeth, however fragile,
may be preserved from decay or blemish
as long rs life lasts?
"Spalding', Clue" useful in every
hsuss.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
Postponed.

THE RATTLE FOR THE HORSE. SADDLE
i and Bride, which was to have taken placea at
nostponed until the 9th Of September. The
rrafie for the Diamond Ring, which was to have
taken place there also on the 18th inst, Is post:
poned until the 18th inst, at which time II VIII
nnaltiYclY fnkn Mace. aulO
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
TO MTLLMEN.

I'VE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE GOLD
w nm NEys once, half Q ton OF superior
metal, for journaling purposes In quartz
mills, hosting. works, etc. VIII b sold a. -
dncsd prices Tor calh.
Gold LII, June ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
ARRIVALS AND DRpAnruREs.
Arrivals.

Arrivals.
BY WELLS, FARGO mi co.'s LINE.
Mrs Slocun, W Everson, J Ogden, James
Linde, ] Whalen, F Eawler, D Powell, Mr.
Derling, Mr. Keller, Mr. Boning, B Henley,
D D Breston, John GRAY, Mr. Timmins, Mr.
Burkhaster, CB Smith, H Knox, C Derby
Dillon, Mr. Dickinson, ] II Latham. and
vito, A B Dibble, Mr. Getschen, Mrs Altman,
Mr. Pearce, WLowery, Mr. Phillips, A Grey,
Mr. Shannon.
BY PACIFIC UNION EXPRESS LINE.
Mrs Henderson, Mr. Baasgo, Mr. Latlower.
Mr. Fanigin, Mr. Scaper.
Departures.
BY WELLS, FARGO n co.'s LINE.
d Lachman, E Morrison, NJ Harrington,
Mary L Day, Jas O'Brien, A Bow. w Pier
son, Mary J Goneter, A Chalsick, D Land, ]
Atkins, B McBeth, Mary Carroll, J Marrow,
C H Clark, C Hill.
ny PACIFIC UNION EXPRESS LINZ.
HvS Mccullough. James Herman, Jerry
whalen, NJ O'Donohoe, Mr. Munger, Mat II
Doolan, A P Coxy, Otto Burbank, g W Cot
ton, A Mcdonald, G Ogden, Mrs Henderson.
By OVERLAND ROUTE.
Samuel North. J B O'Neil, Gen Wallace,
T ] Mcclellan.
BY WOODRUFF n RNNoR's LINE.
AHoara, D Powell, Thos Daley, Mrs Van
SICKLE, E W Adams, NJ Morrill,, NJ c Walsh,
F Joissend, G H Hancock, VIM Bell, E
West, ] Chambers. L Nicely.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
MEXICAN
IMMINENT.

N4A~
1t ia an admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Eminent performs more cures In shorter time. on
man and beaIt, than any article ever discovered.
No compound has ever been Invented 20 useful
and eficaciouB In curing
STirT AND WEAK JOINTS Burns,
BRuisu. EAR ACHE,
SPRArNs, SwEtLINos.
FlxsH Gers on WOUNDS.
Or any other complaints requiring an external sp-
plication. M, uoporo
II IL an indispensable and valuable remedy In o..
cases OF OF SPAWN, spllnt. Rins-Bone. Wind.Ganl
Bruises, Strains, &c.
It should % kept In every house. camp and stable.
Accidents will occur. Promptness 10 efficacy.
All genuine 10 wrapped in lteel-plate engrasings.
bearing thr signature Of O. W. Westbrook, Chem.
iIt, and the private US. stamp OF DExAs BAnsxs
4 Co. over the top.
An EFFORT has been mado TO counterfeit II with q
cheap stone plate label. Look elotsI
Sold BY all druggists and stores In every town ana
mining camp on the Pacific coast. dr2.ly2orap.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11

ACROSS THE PLArSs.-rhe Carson
Appeal says a party of emigrants with
some ten or twelve teams passed through
Carson on Saturday, having just crossed
the Plains on their way from Illinois,
Indiana and Missouri, to California.
They have been some three or four
months on the way, and their horses
and mules were in good condition.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11

New CABLEs.-New wire cables Of the
best style have arrived at the Yellow
Jacket works, and will be Immediately
substituted in place Of the common
hemp or Manila cables heretofore in
use, and which have been so liable to
breakage Of late. We are pleased to
record this change, and all concerned
will be gratifed to learn Of it.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
of Gold Hill.

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
"A Trustees Of Gold Hill, held August 8, 1883,
the following resolution was adopted:
1t appearing to the Board OF Trustees OF the
town or Gold Hill that IT. lie necessary for the
time prescribed by ordinance for returning
Assessment Roll to DO extended for ten days, to
enable w. ]. Cummings to obtain the valuation
OF property which has not been by INC owners
been demanded by said Assessor.
iii Therefore, BY virtue Of the authority vested
in The Board OF Trustees Of the town OF Gold Hill,
Storey County, Nevada, by the Charter and the
StStnie of sald town, and the Ordinance now in
force, -- -
the town or Gold Hill be granted until the lsth
day Of August, A. D. 1858, TO- complete and die
his Assessment Roll for fiscal year ending April.
Passed by unanimous vote, August 3 1888.
VIZ. D. C. GIBSON,
President Of Board.
II G.. MANNING, Clerk. au4-tf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11
NEW ARTICLE OF
Watches and Jewelry !
CalIad % Gold NIetnl.N

Called "Gold Metal"
Which ba. Al, ,be nppearaucc of FINE GOLD,
and Is very nana'0ne'
p-,... or ofep,. Watches, Hunting Cases.
1nu.c.t mice Watch. cold metal..,.,...& 8 90
P PautIfai ociseon.sSapc case. ane fnish. is 90
Heavy American style. IS 90
nnc,Snif size' engraved casc,,...,..... 10 90
Beautiful stem wfnders, nice size Watch. 20 90
I,adIes, watches, Huntius Cases.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-11

Important Certificates.
I" . . lowe much to you. for verify believe
the Plantation Bitters have saved my llie. ~,
REV. W. II. WAGGoNER, Madrid, n. T."
"s = Thou wilt send me two bottles moro
Of thy Plantation Bitters. Ny wife hasbeen greatly
0enen'eo 0' '4 Asi cURRIN. Philadelphia. Pa"
g. . have been . great sufferer nom py .
pepsIa, and had to abandon preatning. Inc
Plantation Bltters have cured me. w
REV. J. 8. CATH0RN, Rochester. MY.
"s . have given the Plantation Blttsist
Of our disabled soldiers with me m0stas
tonishiny efect. G. ". D. ANDREWS,
Superintendent Soldiers Home. Cincinnati. o."
The Plantation Bitters make the weak strong, the
languid brilliant, and are exhausted Natures great
The public may rest assured that In no case %li
the perfectly pure standard OF the PLANTATION BIT
TIRs be departed from. Every ooffie osdrs Iheydc-
similt Of our signature on a stssIpldfs engraving
or y ean nsr.o ~ DrstsSdiao TO sell PLANTATION BIT:
1rRs IN 6sik or 6y tie gallon, q a stefnd!sr dnd
impostor, Betrare Of rcfIed 6ottles. pee th9t our
Riraie Stamp 70 USNuIILATEp orsr srsry eSrn;
Sold by all Druggists. Grocers and Dealarstnroush
Outline WI" P.H. DRAKE Co..,
New Xorks Sole PTSprietors.
41e and AIS Front stres.sa frspei.eo.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
NrwuAApsnIIE HoRsE EAR.

MANCHESTER, Aug. lS.-The second New
Hampshire Horso Fair opdled this morning with very
encouraging prospects Of success More than 100 horses
are on the ground, the majority being entered Tor speed
The exhibition is conducted ~ the Manchester RIDING
Park Association OF which D. G. Whttemore - Slperin-
tendent An exhibition Of colts made this morning.
IN which Mr. John Berry OF s city showed MS Buly "a
the Woods three year old, who can make ms nile IN
3.2Il Five stock horses were presented, ~ follows
Hiram Allen" of Concord. "Drace Mars' of Lake village,
YOung DracO" OF New Market, and Rocket and TON
Patchen" OF this city They inspected by the Judges
aud put to their speed George a. Pierce OF Dover Dud
lay Smith of Concord, aud william Currier of Sunapec.
acted as iudles Col Robinson, superintendent OF the
Northern ec graph Company has opened an ohce on the
grounds A..
o H. H. smith of Newmarket, for Young Draco, SIS :
william Parker OF Manchester, Tor Tom Patchen, $40;
and ID q Whitemore %. Manchester, for Rocket. $40.
Two horses competed for the premium for walking =
DIl OF Newport with Lady White, took So ana Porter
FARRELL Of tis city. with Dolphin, SO For the stallion
purse. on speed. Il sharp contest was waged between
Smiths Young DracO and the lewiston BOY, entered Dy
A. W Worcester Boston mile heats, best three IN uvt
10 harness The first and second heats were won ny
Drco IN 2ll aud 2i3; but the Boy though lanc showed
bottom and won the thrcc last heats ana the racIlhe
242I 24 Zg lie took $780, and DricO $50 IN Tile ehss
OF hurses that never beat three minutes cie were ne
entries The purses by Fred, entered by H. H.
Smith 500 DR. MOOrc's White stocking OF Nnshua, S2o
aud Hack OF Trumps, owned by \. Drew ol Gttat fa
S0 Nellie IIoyt 0f Newton fell only two seconds behind
and thc others made quick steps for green horses lhe
Far continues two days longer
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
INpMN ArHocIrIEs IN KANsAs.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1s.--A letter from Ellsworth,
kansas dated the Iih inst. says: ON Monday the
10Th inst. band OF about 200 Indians appeared on
Spclluaus Crccka DO miles northwest OF Ellsworth.
on arriving at the house ~ 1r shaw they caught and
beat mm numerically and drove him AWAY They then
caught Mrs Shaw and sister, and outraged thor per
SONS Thirty OF more OF the s4yacc continued 20 abuse
these helpless women until long after the latter had be-
como unconscious. Auer destroying Slr shdwt prop,
erty, the Indians lCit the women for ucdd, hhd
went To tho house a. Mr. Smith, and beat hiiu
In the same manner and outraged the person ot his
wife leaving her m very critical condition. Indeed
IL b. feared that a the women who have been SUBJECTED
to their ouiagcs are fatally injured Aitcr destroy ing
a the property within Their reach, the Indians departed
for the North detachment OF soldiers was sent ater
The Indians Fort Huret, accompanied by % or bo
settlers on Wednesday night they sent for reinforce
ments aud on Thursday illl company under thc com
uauG gf Col Ecutue started for the scene 0t the ont
rAgrs The latest report that Col. Bentne had come
upon ihc Indians who had 10 or 10 women surrouded IN
house and that he had driven the Indians away but
whether. be had killed any d them was not ascerluned
These are supposed 10 he uc same Indians VINO have
been numbering and committing olher ou'IascS OH SOLO
uIO
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

PROMOTIONS AND HONORARY APPOINTMENTS.
PARIS Aug ls.--The following are among the pro-
motions and honorary appointments decreed by the
Emperor on his fete day: the Count de Sartiges for
merly Minister to the United States; NJ. Charles Eli
enne Cont, Councillor of State and Private Secretary
OF the Emperor and NJ. August NelatOn, the eminent
physician, were made Senators. NJ. Bourdillon, and
NJ Lion Dejardin vice COnsulO France at New-York,
were decorated Cheyaliers of the Legion Of Honor.
.l SIGNAL VICTORY OF THE OPPOSITION.
The election for members of the Corps Legisatif
in the Department of the Jura resulted in the sue
cess of NJ. Gr6vy, the candidate of the Opposition,
by majority of 900 votes NJ Huot the official
candidate of the Government. The success of NJ.
GrGvy is all the more signal as two other candidates
in this Department NJ. de BrOissa and NJ Vautherln,
both supporters of the Government had previously
withdrawn from the contest in favor of NJ. Huot.
THE PROPOSED FRANCo-swIss ALLIANCE
BERLIN, Aug. 1s-It is officially announced to-day,
that the Government of Switzerland will summarily
reject any proposal of France looking to an alliance
with that power.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION
ANOTHER ADDRESS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS
STATE PROHIBfTORY COMMITTEE.
InRnM nrR apEnIAI. rnRHEApnNnENII

ANOTHER ADDRESS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS
STATE PROHIBfTORY COMMITTEE.
lFROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
BosToN, Aug. 17.-The State ProhibitOry Com
mittee the members OF which appointed by a
packed convention composed OF men who were chosen
because their Republican principles were subordinate to
their be ef In teetOtas, issued address
10 the Republicans Of the State with to securing
an Endorsement OF prohibition by the approaching State
Convention and Of making that leading Issue In the
conduct Of the State campaign After aludng to the
License Law now the statute book OF Massachusetts,
the Committee refer to the opinion of the Governor con
corning the same which opinion was given
instead OF veto. and which referred the law
10 the Judgment and conscience OF all the people OF
Massachusetts" and which OF the best astridc
the fence papers this has witnessed The Commit
hold that the first fitting place 10 meet this reference
the state Convention Of the party that represents
majority Of the people They desire an expression OF
opinion from that Convention on the subject ana claim
that IL Is not "A matter upon which they can remain neu
trail They maintain that 1t is political question, and
that party issue was ever based on a matter more
strictly political 1t Is question identified with the
dinary objects OF State legislation and they maintain that
the Republican party must have an avowed policy there
on They then go on 90 say that, "if the Republican
party adopts prohibition, 1t loses license votes u
10 adopts license, u loses prohDitlhG votes II
IL stands neutral, It's license members make new
organizations license and It's probltory mem
beers make organizations 10 secure prohibition. If
We cond avoid or postpone the issue there would be
room for question. But when We nave tired TO AVOID H.
and faed-when there Is no longer any hope Of avoiding
ithrn the issiIe must DE at whatever cost. The
danger positive and demands positive remedy. The
policy OF last year must he reversed" They further
MAINTAIN that declaration, either for neutrality or for
prohibition by the Convention, would not affect the
uresent national issue aud that every consideration
of party success well AZ OF public interest demands
that Republican party shall distinctly resolve that
the law which now establishes and sanctions common
school system OF uelnperance, shall not long continue
u disgrace the statues Of the Commonwealth Impressed
with these views they the Republicans of Massa
clsetts TO select delegates the Convention who will
demand with ambiguous voice the repeal Of tho
ent license law and return 20 the former policy ~ tr
Commonwealth The Hon X C. Pltman heads the ilst Of
sicaers and probably wrote the document.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
RECONSTB UCTION.
LnrIsIANA-NEw roLIcE IAw.


NEw-ORIEANs. Aug. 1s,-The Lottery bill,
against which the presiding officers OF both houses pro-
tested strongly afNlng their signatures mas De
% come law by lapse Of uTe TthS4f b @ the sG e S
ago. yesting the control OF the police Affairs OF this city
in Board OF Commissioners, lndspe9deut OF the CITY
Metropolitan Police District, comprising the city and
parishes of Orleans and Jefferson and the parish OF ST
Bernard providing that the powers and duties connected
with and Incident TO the police government aud disc
plne In saiddistrct be vested In Board OF 1--WE Com
mSsiOners, OF which the Lieutenant Governor Is eXOn
clio President The board IS 10 appoint the supernend
ent Inspectors Captains Surgeons Sergeans Patrolmen
pointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
The advocates OF the bill say that IL resembles IN most
contains the usual provso that no one can hold even e
most subordinate position created who IS disqnalhed 20
state Constitution. The Board Is empowered to provide
such accommodations for itself it may deem requisite
bers OF the Metropolitan Police Force are empowered 20
exercise all constabulary powers except civil process m
any part Of the state. The Board is to select one OF W
members as Treasurer 10 control the disbursement
fund IL also provided by tins bin that the Board be
empowered TO pass enactments defining the powers ana
duties OF the officers ana members OF TINS ioce only pro
vdng that such enactments do not conflict with this act
or with the Constitutions OF the United states ana TINS
Sle' Ihe Dln laAes IL Dlsneneauor,
fine and imprisonment, TO personal violence upon
abusive threatening language to- any member OF
this force; provided also. that all criminal process Issuing
from any court justice or Judge, whln tne district De
served by members OF this force and by them alone and
constabes or deputy sherihs shall hereafter attend
such courts or be paid by any authority within sad ds
requiring tie aid OF the military also TO
estimate the required for carrying out this law aud
assess them upon the various corporations Mltln tns
district appeal being allowed from Their assessment
they are also empowered 60 lease purchase anything
they deem necessary for their accommodation, snch
purchase lease 20 be proper dept against the cuy
corporation also TO procure steamboats, horses or any
means Of conveyance they may deem necessary Ihese
extracts show the general tenor OF thc Uli An adu-
OF this police service shall not cAceeu soVV was
voted down by a strict party vote
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
NEW FORK YACHT CLUE.

RHE OCEAN SWEEPSTAKES CoNTEsT-THE TIME
NOT MADE-RACR OFF.
GEw-DEDPoRD, Ang. 1s.-The Ocean Sweepstakes
from oft Clarks Point New Bedford Harbor. twenty
miles to the windwaTd and return, for a purse of
$4,000 between the yachts Eva Palmer Phantom
and Ller contested to-day but m consequence of
not being sailed in the time speci6ed-fve hoursit
was declared no race On the way out the wind was
dead ahead with stiff breeze from the south south
west The yachts started at 1l:l0 The Idler turned
<he stakeboat at 311 closely followed by the Palmer
which turned At 3I4 On the home stretch the
Palmer passed the Idler, but it was after o'clock
when she arrived in the haTbOT.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-19
liI,SSIA.
THE HARVEST PROSPECTS.

A st. Petersburg letter says: The famine
which year ravaed the south Of Russia that s the
districts ordinarily the most fertile threatens 10 recur
this reason. The Baltic provinces, Lvonia' Esthonia
aud Couand have exhausted their stocks, aud VIII NOT
have the means of renewing them But especially the
southern portions Of the empire are menaeed with deat
In the Governments OF Putowa and Ekaternoslaw the
harvest about 10 take plnce viii produce nothing The
drouth has destroyed the entire crops, without taking
iIto acoount lhe Contu gratons which have
AN immese extent OF country. Similar disasters have
taken MACE In the Governments or Kew, PudOlsk aud
Volhynia which te most productive the cereal crops
wu Weld Oily insignificant RESULTS"