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eranung lands TO aid IN the con struc,ion of
railroad and telegraph line from TIE C.,
uol Pacinc railroad, IN California, 70 Pc. a..
Land, IN Oregon"
Be Il esaoted by tie Sesate crd Eoxse Of RI, b.
se'tdttres q fhe Jatfod Ntdtes of Amerioa "a { -
gTea dssenbled- That section SIX OF an act .,
ited IAN act granting lands 70 aid In the
strucfion Of a railroad and telegraph line n,
the Central Pacific railroad, in Csltforuis /,
Portland, in Oregon" approved July twet.
MIN, eighteen hundred and sixty-sIx. be- 30
amended as 20 provide that instead q Of the times
now liked in said section, the frst section of
twenty miles of said railroad and trI~grspn
shall be completed within eighteen mon fr5,n
the passage of the act, and st least twenty
miles In each two wears thereafter ana ths
whole on or before the firs; day Of July, auno
Domini eighteen hundred and eghty
Approved, June 26 1868
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JOHN MINOR Boris is reported TO be very i'll
al MS farm IN CuIpeper. g..
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PROPOSED UNION OF THE WHOLE Police
FORCE OF THE UNITED STArEs-The chiefs O.
police OF the large cities or their Representa-.
Hyes, were, a few evenings since, entertained
by the superintendent and inspectors of thr
metropolitan Police Department of New Yora
al the Central Park, the first part of the pro-
gramme consisting OF drive around the mark.
and the second being splendid dinner pre,
pared by Stetson Radford, at the Central parl,
restauront. AT the latter superintendent Kan.
neoY presided, and Inspector Dilks occupied
the vice. president chair. Among those pres.
ent were Commissioner Manniere, Inspectors
Leonard and Waliing, and Capt Young, of the
New ork police force, and the following chief.
OF police: Oo1onei John Kurtz Boston; Major
a. u. Richards, Washington: j. L. Ruffiu, Gin
cinnah: NJ. y. Greene, Pittsburg; G. Allen, Al
bany; d. S. Reynolds, Buffalo: Albert Sanford.
Providsnce: w. A. Lincoln, New Haven: and
A. j. Clark, Of Newark.
Alter the dinner given by Superintendent
hennedy, the various representatives of the
dlnerent police forces formed themselves into
an organization, of which Superintendent Ken
nedy was chosen chairman, and Ipspector
DlIks secretary. On motion Of Chief Lincoln
Of New Haven, a committee of five was chosen
10 draft suitable form of government for the
more perfect and complete organization of tb.
police force Of the whole United States; and
on further motion, Superintendent Kennedy of
New York, Chlsf Ruggles of Phnadelphia
Cnlef kurfz OF Boston, Chief Ruffin Of Cincin.
natl, and Chief Rorgman of Detroit were chosen
as such committee. The Organization then ad-
1ourned, subject to the call Of the committee
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CLAREHoE BIsHoF YoUNG, an A. B. OF Co.
lumbar College, Washington, one of the ed.
itors and proprietors of the Iadastrial Ameyicas
of New York, received the degree of Bachelor
of Science at the commencement OF Harvard
College the other day.
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RNRIfC-No S2l

Az ACT 70 change the times Of holdins tha
district and eircuit courts OF the Nance
States IN the several districts IN the Stat. ~
1ennessee.
Es u enacted by nc SEdte and HoEse Of Repn,-
ssrtdttres n Ae lEtsed States gf Amerisa "a tos-
srsss dsssrbled. That the circuit ana cistricL
courts for the DISTRICT OF Fast rrunessee shan
hereafter be held st Knox vile, on the srcoud
Mondays OF January and July in each YEAR
and for the district of Middle Tennessee AZ
Nash willie, on the third Mondays OF An-fl snd
October OF each year: and for the district of
West Ten neesee, ~ Memphis. on the fourth
and that all r~cognizsnces, indictments, or
other proceedings. civil and criminal, now
penang or returnsele in said courts, shall be
entered IN court and be heard and tried accord
ing 70 the times OF holding said courts A, here
IN provided. THIS aet shall take effect from
and after the first Monday in July, eirn.ecn
hundred and sixty-eight
Approved June IS, lsse
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s<sJohn e. Heenan writes to the bruiser of
81. Louls thusiy:- e te - is,r. -..
M keCo,l1-Haying understood that you
consider yoursefthe champion OF AmerIca, /
arn ready 20 fight you, for any amount You may
uame, inside Of three months.
rf..ah JOHN &. HRRNAU-
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CoxsIssIoNKR OF INTERNAL RBvKNuK-
The friends OF Hon. Edmund Cooper are as.
serting that The President win make no nomi-
nation Of COMMISSIONS OF Internal Revenue
during the present session, but will appoint
Mr.. Cooper to the plses during the recess. The
great amount Of political power capable Of
being exercised by the Revenue Department
makes II a matter Of no little importance to be
able to control it prior to the coming Presi-
a lolp
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

THE CONs7IIurION OF THE UNITED
STATES.
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SERIOUS DISTURBANCE IN TExAs.-Riots and
Loss Of LVe.-On the evening Of the 18th in.
stanta not com mmenced at Millican, on the Cen.
ual railroad in Texas A mob OF about TWEEN.
ty-fye negroes, led by white school teacher
TO hang man named William Halliday A
number Of white ciu Sens prevented the execu.
ton, and, headed by the sheriff and an agent
Of the Freedmen's Bureau, attempted to sup.
press the mob. This resulted in ths death Of
ten or twelve negroes. Next day the numbers
increased on both sides, and considerable skir.
mishing occurred until a small body Of troops
killing three negroes. The latter, nnmberiug
nom hree 10 We hundred, had fortified them
selves three miles from Millican, and, refused
20 lay down their arms until after the troops
had dispersed them. The entire loss was from
fifty 10 sixty. TIE dimculty 10 said TO have
arisen from a suspicion that negro member Of
the Loyal LEAGUE had been hung, but who has
since been found.
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OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF I'M yNIfKD STATES,
Passed 81 Second Seshon Of rortisth Consress
IFVBLIo-No. ar

Set srprorristiug money 20 sustain ne
ahosn commission and carry out treaties
hs cnactod " ne Ssncte dad HcEs, q Reprs-
M st'sosauts " "a Shsiod Aotes n AnenoG 20 Cos-
sv.st esscNaed, That for me purpose of carry-
can uloes, and DERIVING the expenses ana
ulsonrst ntns made by the commiss.oa an
,norl,eo by tne act OF July twenty, siehtesn
establish pesor witt eerusu aa.pl. 1890
trloss, during the year esf hleen IN Dar.-i : "A
siHty-eight,- the sum OF one hundred and afsv
lnousano oohsrs y bereey sppropriased out q
Any money IN the treasury not osh-s v-,ss -
pTepriated, 70 be expended under the dirsct.sn.
OF said commission.
Approved, June s5 1865.
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VERMONT DEMOCRAfIc CONFERENCE.-The
Vermont State Democratic Convention, 10
Nominate State candidates, was held in Mont
peIier yesterday, Homer Wheaton, Of Mont.
pelier. presiding. The nominations were as
iollows:-Governor John T.. Edwards, of
Derby; Lieut.. Governor-M Morillo Noyes, OF
Burlington; Treasursr-J. A. Williams, Bel
lows Fails. Resolutions were adopted ap.
proving The nominations and pi atform Of the
National Convention AZ New York.
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DEPARTURE OF SxNoR RoMsRo.-As pre-
viously stated, Senor Romero, late Mexican
min Ister 70 Washington, concluded q treaty
with Washington belle, to whom he was mar.
ried on W ednesday. To insure quiet, and to
avoid the pryine eyes Of Jenkins, who would
ing his vocation his excellency determined that
the ceremony should take place in some Quiet,
retired place. Philadelphia was accordingly
chosen. The bridal party arrived at the Asfor
O'clock took the steamer Missouri tor Hayaua.
where they Will take the English steamer to
Vera Cruz.-Nev York Sun. p
1The State Normal School Of Connecticut
Is dead.
~The New York Norgue ID now kept open
day and night owing 70 the fearful demand
pponit. t.s.s.l-. -
NGlycerine is said to bsa capital soother Of
mosquito bites. tess't = ts1s9s "a = I
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PUBLIC-No. So

AN ACT 10 authorize the Secretary OF The
treasury TO change the names Of certain
ves sells.
BE esdded BY he SenGle and House Of Rsprs-
seEtdtsoos ~ the JRtted SJat,s Of zmerioa IN Con-
grass assembled That The Secretary of th.- Treas-
ury be, and hereby is, authorized 10 change the
name of the yacht SW. W. Abell, owned by
James Lloyd @ reene, OF Norwich. Conn.cocni.
aomlnlsrator of the estate OF Ben nJamin ID.
Greene. late Of said Norwich, deceased. and
John Jenries, jr, Of Bost ION, Mass, 10 that
or "Eihel;' and also 20 change the name Of the
yacht "L'Hirondelle," owned by James Gor-
don Benneiie, Jr- OF the city of New York, to
tnat OF "Dauntless,' aud 10 grant sad vessels
registers In said respective names: the said yes-
sells being pleasure yachts only, aud not engaged
in commercial or other business
Approved, June IS, IS68
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The TAX BILL was presented 10 the Presi-
dent yesterday, but owing TO Its length and
the pressure Of official duties, he has not had
time 10 examine the bill IN detail. He objects
10 some OF the features in the measure, but
whether he Will veto it has not been determ-
med.
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SCHUYLER CoLFAx,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives.
r. r WADE

President Of the Senate pro tempore
Endorsed by the President: a. Received June
10Th, 1865"
(NoTR By THE DRPARTNENTo oP SrATE.-Tho
foregoing act having been presented TO the
President Of the United States for HE approval,
and not having been returned by him TO the
house OF Congress IN which it originsted within
the time prescribed by the Constitution Of the
approvall
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MRS. Ex-PIEsIDEST Tyler and daughter
arrived in this city Thursday. and are soiourn-
ing al the Ebbitt House. where a large number
of friends have called to pay their respects.
This is Mrs. Tyler's first visit to Washington
since she presided with such grace AT the
White House
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IPCBLIC-NA. 81

An ACT relating to contested elections IN fhe
city OF Washington, District of Columbia.
be al esaoted ~ the Senote Roass Of Rspre-
sentauues " ne Cnited StGtes of America IN Con-
fTess dsStaJsed That Whenever any p-rson
has received or shsll hereafter receiye a
certificate from the register OF the CITY OF
Washington, based upon satisfactory eyiden ce
furnished by the commissioners OF election,
Notifying him Of has election 10 any elective
notification shall be entitled 20 enter upon the
discharge OF the duties of hrs ofce, and the cer-
uncafe Of the register shall be prima facie eyi-
aenee OF has election 70 and right 70 discharge
the duties OF said oHice.
SEC. ? AndJe az further enacted, That apy per.
SON who shall hinder Or obsruct a reison
holding the certIncse OF lection mentic ae I in
The foregoing section from entering upan or
dlschaTglng the duties Of such once, shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemesnor, and upon
conriction thereof, in any court OF competent
Jurisdfction. shall BE- hned in any sum not ex-
eeeding one thousand dollars, or be rmprisooed
IN the counfy jail not exceeding six month 3, or
court.
SEC. 3. And Be IL further enre,ea. rha. the su.
preme Court Of the District OF Columbia or
any Judge thereof shall have iuriedicuon %
enforce, by mandamus, or otherwise, the right
OF any person holding the certificate mentioned
IN the trst section OF this act.
. SIC. .. And BE- a further enacted, That any
person who claims, or shall hereafter claim, TO
commence proceedings before the said supreme
court OF the District Of Columbia, by petition
setting forth the facts upon which he relies,
and shall serve q copy on the incumbent or
person who has received the certificate OF elec-
ton; ana the person so served shall make an
swer TO said petition within five days; and said
court shall thereupon try the rights
OF the parties TO said Offices in a sum-
mary manner; and for thar purpose a
special session shall oe called and held
whenever necessary for the purposes ot such
trial; and the decision Of said court IN any case
so brought before IL shall be final and concla-
sive. And when the legal organization OF the
board OF aldermen or board of common coun-
Gil shall be delayed on account Of any contest
in relation 10 the election of any member of
either OF sane boards, the mayor Of said city ts
hereby authorized 70 make temporary appoints
ments OF all subordinate officers whose ap-
polntment or election Is authorized by the said
mayor and members OF sa.G boards under ex-
lsting laws. 10 continue until said boards shall
be legally organized.
SCHUYLRR CoLFAx,
Speaker OF the House Of Representative.
B. r. WADE,
President Of the Senate pro tempore.
Endorsed by the President: a. Received June
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EXTRA CONPENsATIoN,-Senat VIckers
has prepared an amendment to introduce to the
deficiency appropriation bill, giving extra
compensation 10 the department employees in
this city rs follows: To those whose salaries
do not exceed sl,i0O per annum, Is per cent:
10 salaries not exceeding S1,61D, 12I per cent;
10 salaries not exceeding 81, ,S00 ~ per cent.
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GRANT AND CoLFAx Pic MICS are the order
Of the day. a charming retreat is selected. and
is fitted up with the emblens OF Union and
Liberty, and brief address or two are the
characteristic features. They are very popular
and effective.
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"RAoONTRUR" writes to the New York COM
mCrCiGI 4drertiseT--''A paragraph that Senator
Conness was about 10 marry a young lady In
Lowell, Mass, a niece OF General Butler, is,
am informed destitute of nth, and was prob
ably put in circulation by some Of General
Buffers enemies to crafty personal spite.''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
FOR ONE DOLLAR,

WE sell Dress Patterns, Pant Patterns, Webs
w Cotton Cloth, shawls, Carpetings. Sheet
ings, Dry and Fancy Goods, &c. &c. Circulars
sent free, giving full particulars; or Twelve
Checks sent for One Dollar. describing twelve
different articles which we will sell for One Dol.
lar each.
&ss~ Ladies and Gentlemen wanted as Agents,
to whom the most liberal inducements are offered,
and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
CHAS. LET'S ( CO.,
Manufacturer Agents,
81 86 Federal Street,
moh2sdly. Poston, Mass.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
E0R E4LE.

VIE following property isoGerel for sale:
4 The east - feet Of lot /. Block 4, Atkin-
sons I'd addition TO Moline
TIL, south of south 10 sores out lot S. Os-
borns I'd addition to Moline.
The :. W. !, = W. t. sec. 20, tp. 49, 2 east, 4th
P, NJ near Port Byron.
Also acres in n. e. corner, $. Of n l.s.e.
sec. J tp. ~, l east. in the village Of Cyrdoya.
ALSO, 20 -hundredths of an acre, late resi-.
dence of Edward Phillips, near Moline depot
Refer to Andrew Conant, Rock Island.
THOMAS MOWERS, Sen,
mchZ0dtf Atkinson. III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
zruptions ON the Skin,

Arising from bad stute of the blood or chronic
diseases, are efadteated and clear and transpaT-
ent surface rcgainod by the restorative action Of
this Ointment. 1t surpassess many Of the cos
metics and other toilet appliances in its power to
dlsPel rashes and other dsfgurements Of the face
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Holloway SYPHILIS,
HOLLOWAY'SOINTMENT
Disorders of tie stomach, Liver and
E0WC,s.

The stomach is the great cenue which infu-
'noes the health or discascof The syttem-- abused
or deIiltated by indigestion, offensive
breath and physical prostratiou are the natural
consequences Allied 10 the brain, it is the
source Of headaches, mental depression, nervous
complaints and unreireshmg sleep. The Liver
becomes affected and generates bilious disorders
pains in the side, DC. The Bowels sylnpatAizc
by Uostiveness, Diarrhua and Dyseutery. The
principal action of these Pills is on tho stomach
anu the liver, lunrs, bowels and Kidneys paluci-
pate IN their reeuperatiye and rrg,ueratye opor-
attain
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
STERLING SILVER WARE
AND
AND FINE ELECTRO-PLATED WARE

THE Gorham Manufacturing Co., Of Provi-
l. denoe, R. l., having the largest manufao-
tory of solid silver ware in the world, with the
most improved machinery, and employing the
most skilled labor, are enabled to otter an une-
quaed variety Of new and beautiful designs in
dinner services, tea services and every article
specially adapted for holiday and bridal gifts.
They offer also their weU-known and uuriyal-
led silver eleetro-pated ware, In which they have
introduced new patterns Of rare elegance. The
sola sllTeris guaranteed to be Of sterling purity
by L. ;. Mint assay. The electro plate is guar
anteed to be superior to the finest Sheffield ware.
Orders received from the trade only. but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
everywhere.
1',5 p Marx 350 y n 55sfS
Silver sGaHAa hRGco Electro
Plate
G0RHAM MANUFACTURING CO.,
salesroom No. 3. Maiden Lane, NY.
nOv3dw4tm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20

CAuTION!-None are genuine unless the
words Holloway, New York and London" are
dIscernabIe as Wator-mark in every leaf Of the
book Of directions around each pot or box; tho
same can be plainly seen by holding the leaf to
the light handsome reward viii he given to
any one rendering such information as may lead
10 tne detection Of any party or parties counter
feitng the medicines or vending the same knou-
ing them to be spurious
- Sold at the mandatory Of Professor Hon.
LoWAY, 80 Maiden Lane, Now York and by all
respectable Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
throughout the civilized world.
VA here is mountaineering by taking the
larger sizes
n 3. Directions for the guidance Of patients
IL every oiSorder are atnAed to each pot and box.
Va Dealers in my well known medicines con
have Show Cards, Ctreulars, &c.. sent FREE OF
EXPENSE, by addressing Thomas Holloway. so
hhlueh Lane, n. !. febl2dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Temale Complaints.

Whether in the young or old, married or sin b
gle, at the dawn Of womanhood, or the turn of
life, these tonic medicine display 80 decided eu
influence that marked Improvement is soon
perceptible in the health Of the patient Being
purely vegetable preparation, they are a safe and
reliable remedy for MI classes Of Females in ey-
cry condition Of health and station Of life
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
REEVES AMBROSTA
FOR the HAIR.

LNPROTED
1t is an elegant Dressing for the Hair
1t causes the Hair to Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
1t invigornts5 the Roots of the Hair.
1t forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxurlantly
1t Immediately stops Hair Falling Out.
1t keeps the Hair from Changing Color from A GO
1t restores Grey Hair to its Original Color.
It brings out Hair on heads that have been bald
for years.
1t is composed entirc" of simple and purely
vegetable substances.
1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes.
timoniais Of It's excellence, many of which are
from physicians in high standing.
1t is sold in half-pound bottles 1.-THE name
blown in the glass, by Druggists and Dealers in
Fancy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bot
tie. Wholesale by Demas Barnes Co.; F. C.
Wells 4 Co.. sohleTeliu & Co., New York.
moh24dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
in the .f6liouiaq cases

Buntons, Burns, Cbapped Hands, Chiblans
Fistula, dout Lumbago, MercuraI Eruptions.
Piles, Rheumatism, Ringworm, Salt Rheum, Skin
Diseases, sealds, SwoIlcd Glouds, Sore Legs, Sore
breasts, Sore Heads, Sore Threats, Sores Of ali
kinds, sprains, Stiff Joints, letter. Ulcers. Ven
ereal Sores Wounds Of all kinds.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
IrysipeIas and Salt Rheum

Are two of the most common and virulout dis
orders prevalent on this continent. To these tho
Ointment Is especially autagonistie, its "modus
operaudr Is first to eradicate the venom and
then complete the cure
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20

WIS delicious preparation, made from the
root OF the American Aloe, (agavus,) is the
tayorto and almost universal beverage of the
inhabitants of the mQuntaine of Peru, Mexico,
ana Lower California, where tie plant grows in
VIA IuxuTlance Their physicians constantly
recommend 1t as stimuIant, and diuretic, in all
diseases where such remedy is indicated One
OF the proprietors, in travelling through Mexico
aud Lower California, several years ago, lad
oonhded to him BY Spani,h Padre, The recipe
for its preparation. They now offer it to the
public with the hope that its high reputation as
remedy on the Pacific coast, will be infinitely
enhanced by its success upon the Atlantic Its
undoubted efficacy in gravel, govt, chronic rhou-
matism, inetPient dropsy fatuIcnce, collie pains
in distractions in the bladder kidneys, and uri-
nary organs; in dyspepsia, and general debility,
and in exhausted vital onergy--is unriyaed -
1t Is considered by the MeXioans to be an abso
Lutte specific for scurvy.
An eminent writer says of it: "And really Il
patient owes some thanks to doctor who re-
stores him with Nectar, smooth and and fragrant,
instead OF rasping his throat and fayinE his
WhoLe interior with the bitters sucked by sour
tempered roots from vixenish soils" 81 80 bot.
tIe' six for $3.50. Homeopathic Pharmacy 20
sale. Open evenings.
BROWN b K0LL0CK,
1902 Ridge Avenue.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-09-18

GRAND RALLY oY THE Democracy
AT NEwBERRY.-Wc clip from tho
Ncwbcrry Herald tho following an
noupccmcnt from the committee of
arrangements.
A Grand Rally Of tho Democracy
OF Ncwbcrry on
T'uesdny the 22nd Of September,
To wI,ic', the citizens OF all the
surrounding districts arc specially an'!
and earnestly H. 7itci to attend.
Addresses may he expected from
> Gen. Wade Hampton, Gen. Butler,
Col. 4. G. Haskell. Hon. y. Burt,
Col. J. =. Thomas, Hon. Is. +. Perry.
Judge Aklrich, Hon. c. Cannon. and
others.
There will be n torclilight process
sion at night, will, music and trans
parcncics.
b: order Of Executive Committee
J. +. J. CALDWELL, Charm.
An extra train will leave AbbcviIlc
at o'clock 4. ~, TO convey passcn
gers along that line to the meeting
OH that d:,--.
We trust that the citizens Of OH
District will avail themselves Of tn,
opportunity, and vii! turn out en- mas
Sc.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-09-18

VISIT OF EIsH0p DAvIs.-Wc were
favored during the past week with 4
visit from Bishop Davis, who was ac-
companicd by several ministers Of tho
Episcopal Church, and the visit was
made the occasion Of series Of very
interesting religious services.
On Friday evening. the rite Of Lap-
tism was administered. and discourse
was delivered by the-Rey.- "A. H.
Cornisl, ,tof Pendleton, =
On Sstanday raorning come seven
or eight candidates. were confirmcd By
the Bishop, and a sermon was preach
ed by the Rev. P. F. Stevens.
On Sunday morning, after a very
able sermon from the Bishop, upon
the authority and duties OF the Chris
tian ministry. the. Rev. +. Capcrs, of
Grecnvil!e was ordained by the laying
on of hands, to the Office Of Priest in
the Episcopal Church. The ccrcmo-
ny was a very solemn and affecting
one.
The Bishop seems to be in his usual
health and shows 10 abatement Of his
accust omed zeal and intellectual vigor
We trust his life may be long spared
to the Church.