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Very little pure wine or brandyis row to be had
in France. Real brandy is nearly unknown to the
classes woo like i most. 1t is composed with
strong deohol. distilled from fecula-colored
sweeiesed, and made twenty years old in ten min.
utes-so as to deceive the most expert connois-
seurh Inc government inspectors coufine them
selVs TO preventing az much as possible the ad III
tiOi OF noxlous and dangerous substances. The
drposiuon 70 Drunkenness seems to increase 10 the
liver classes, with the scarcity Of unauthorized
beverages.
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Scotch clergyman at the recent general as
fembly, told some pretty hard stories of the igno-
rance OF divinity students. One Of the candidates
ID repy 70 q request to define HYPOTHESIS, said
II was machine for raising water y and another
gave as oennltion I" something that happens 10 a
man siter his DEATH" One thought that Calico
WAS men who had committed i've murders; an.
other that 0sllleo and COpernicus were two gen
uenen who had fallen together in some bst'le land
third said that Copernieus was compound of
two metals.n
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Persons who contemplate visiting the celebra-
ton of the Fourth at the Oakland Course, will
keep in mind that boats will ply swiftly and regu.
larry from Magnolia Bridge, New Basin. to the
grounds. sDd convey visitors thither and back on
the most reasonable terms.
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Manassas
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
sudIey Church. May 4. 1855.

We the Ladies residing and In the vicinity Of Manassas
and Bull Run batteheds, have formed ourselves into
society known BY the Of the MANASSAS MEMO RIAI
ASSOCIATION and have object the sintsmsnt o.
the Confederate dead scattered In groups isolated
graves for many miles, and liable obsrasi By
the pougbshare We solicit AID from brohers
Of the South, and indeed, everywhere We're IL not fo1
poverty would not call upon you In order them
oecsntly Inferred and neossd osmeery some $500
viii be needed.
Those OF friends distance who desire 70 contribute
do BY addressing Corresponding Secretary Mao
SUE N. MOnROE, Gainesville, Prince william county
Virginia
MISS ANNIE NJ. LEWIS,
President
MISS MARY ]. DOGAN,
MISS M. E. COMPTON,
Vice Presidents.
MISS MARY E. CUSHING,
Recording Secretary.
MISS SUE NJ. MONROE,
Corresponding Secretary.
MRS. ADDIE s. WHEELER,
Treasurer.
Contributions for the above purpose will be received a
the CRESCENT OFFICE; by WOODS MATHEWS 3
CO., No. % Magazine street and By Mrs. NARY J.
DEACON.
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IRON Cotton Ties.

In addition to the celebrated ARROW TIES am now
prepared receive orders the trade for the sELFFAs
TIMING BUCKLE TIES all made Of the best quality En-,
lsh Iron, and BANDS Of any required length.
H. 7. BARTLETT,
General Agent. 4s Carondelet street
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..CHARTREs STREET.

..CHAkTREs srREET..
a. BROUssEAU CO., importers, Offer a. low prices
JARPETIN0-E Rlish and American, OF all kinds; door
iarniturs and enamel OIL CLOTHS kArIING-6JO roila
hna, 100 pieces Cocoa; WINDOW SHADES Table and
Piano Covers Orurnb Cloths Drugget Linen and Felt Ou'
ains-Lace. Reps WOrsted Damask etc Furniture Cow
Ing Cotton striped ccrnle-s 7sDds, Pins ~
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$4,000 ResCarG.

STOLEN from the CANAL BANK THIS DAY. paoa
g. made for the Southern Express Company addressed
n. MORGAkS SONS, New York, containing FIFTY
THOUSAND (sSO,oOO DOLLARS in Legal Tender Note
Of One Thousand $1,000 Dollars each. All Of Letter
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Pure, Sparkling Ice COid Soda

vICHY KIssEsGEs. BLADoN.
BLUE LICK and SARATOGA WATERS,
on drsnght at all times at
S. HASTINGS,
corner Felicity and Magazine strests.
Fruit syrups Of my owl make only are used
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Ph0E0n7S
NEW PERFUME FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF
Flor De Mayo
PhGE01l7S
A Wonderful Flower

The Fragrance Of this Extract delicious and durable
hst only thre- dr. perfume hand
kerchef Of The delicate and fragrant qualities are
taken the exqutg and te
cate perfume peculiar 20 the FLOR DE- MAYO No lady
toilet complete without bottle OF tse Extract Warranted
not 10 dlscolor the delicate aDic Prepared by
PHALON a. SONS.
ST. Broadway N. y, under 81 Hicho as Hotel
And sail by ali Druggists and Fancy Goods Deale In
he nj tied
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"a. IN. Thompson,

PURCHASING AND COLLECTING AGENCY,
NO. Is East TWENTIETH STREET. SBw YORK,
srzcIAE AsEsrs or oEL.A. UEsssussJ
Al elassss 81 MERCHANDISE AGRICULTURAL IN.
ELEMENTS, etc. etc, purchased on commission.
Coed spurchsssS only Of arst class Houses and
Low than parties purchase themselves
soseient tied freight ana
missions. the balance PAYABLE ON DELIVERY.
Commissions roi sxossdiue tlno per
esedins 500, ~ per
Oollsctions 81. points promptly Attsnoea -
R.fsrence-OoL J. o NxOE Proprfstg Of %
u-- Ovle.rs rvv.esvr
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The public cautioned against trading for same Ano
the above reward offered for the recovery Of the money
Oh. KNOXVILLE,
New Orleans. March %. l963
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Jas. B. Thompson,

NERO liant AILOR,
No. 750 broadway. Corner OF Eighth street.
NFW YORK
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POtfhOH s. Knfghf

e0...................cAMP STREET
Importers and Dealers In
Paints, oils, Window Glass, Stained ana
Ehameled Glass, Astiats' "a atestaIs, etc,
POTTHOFF & KNIGHT.
20 Camp street. Ag.nts for FnRli.b Pl.,. ala.
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we offer our services for the disposal Of LANDED PRO
Ptkff' etc, in the Southern States References and IN
formation promptly given.
LIVINGSTON, EGERTON & CO..
No 50 Liberty street Hevv york
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Important to LG,Cyers.

The ACTS OF THE LAST LEGISLATURE,
Rsd and begun the 18Th January 1867 city ofhsS
orsanh No lawyers Ihrary csmplsts without this vsuass
work.
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FassmGm,rs Cotton Ties.

We have Large supply Of the celebrated .rrra.rov
m on band which are unsurpassed IN q1sly Of iron be-
Also, FASSMANNi. BUTTON tbs and MA uOSr,
III 3 So extensively used in former years
FOR sale IN any guam " SUIT purchasers
CHAMBERS Il LATTTNG
81 Carendelet straet
, 1868-10-16
MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT.

The merits of this Liniment are we'll known It's
effects are instantaneous soothing, and wonderful
Cuts, bruises, sprains and swellings, are so com
mon, and certain to occur in every family, that q
bottle of this Lniment is the best investment that
can be made.
# is more certain than doctor-it saves time in
sending for the doctor-it is cheaper than the DOCTOR
and should never be dispensed with.
READ THE FOLLOWING
81 take pleasure in recommending the Mexican
Mustang Liniment as a valuable and indispensable
article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches, or Calls on
Horses. Our men have used it for Burns and
Bruises, Sores, Rheumatism, &C. and all say it acts
like magic" J. H. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargo's and Harnden
Express.
"The spran Of my daughters ankle, occasiUned
while skating last winter, entirely cured in one
week, Ater she commenced usirg your celebrated
Mustang Lniment. Ed. SKKLY
Gloucester, Mass. Aug. LIST. 1855.
Quick and sure it certainly is. All genuine a
wrapped in steeEplAte engraving, bearing the sig
nature Of G. W. Westbrook Chemist, aud the priUG 4
U. s. stamp of DENAs BARNES & Co. over the TOD.
An effort has been made to counterfeit II with a
cheap stone plate label. Look closely!
Sold BY all Druggists and Stores at Is and so cents
and 81.
, 1868-10-16
LYONS FLEA POWDER

II IS well known that Lyons genuine Magnetic
Powder will perfectly destroy everything In the
shape OF heas, ticks. bedbugs reaches &C. that It is
perfect poison to the insect tribe blt entirely harm
less to human species and domestic animals.
Bedbugs, Ants, Reaches. ETC., are in every house.
This Powder is their natural death. 1t should oe in
every cupboard.
JOHN I. RoNE, Esq, Superintendent Of the New
York City Hospital, says: at Is the only
sure article We have ever used.n
NEW YORK HoIEL PRoPRIEToRs say awe have used
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER
for exterminating insects and vsrmin, with entire
satisfaction. 7
COLEMAN & STETSON, Astor House.
5. TCOZZENS, American Hotel
ACkER & TREADWELL, st. Nicholas Hotel.
5 LELAND q Co., Metropolitan Hotel"
Testimony Of this character might Be added 10 any
length. Wherever Il Is used IL advertises itself
Inc genuine has the signature Of LYON, and
tne private stamp Of DKMAs BARNES a Co. Auy.
thng else Of this kind Is imitation Of counterfeit
Any druggist will procure the genuine il you insist
you will have no other.
Sold by all druggists aud general storekeepers IN
every town and mining camp on the Paciao Coast.
, 1868-10-16
To EemnIna.

When female is in trouble, or afflicted with dis
ease as weakness of the back and imhs pain in the
head, dimness of sight, loss ofmuscuar power, pal
pitation of the heart irrtab.lity, nervousness eX
treme urinary difficulties, arrangement Of digestive
functions, general debility vncinits al diseases Of
the womb, hysteria. serlity, and all other diseases
peculiar to females, she should 20 or write at once
10 the celebrated female doctor. W. K. DOHERTY, at
his Medical Institute, and consult him about her
troubles and disease. The Docto. is eiecting more
cures than any other physician in the StJte OF Cali
fornia. Let no false decacy prevent you, but apply
Immediately and yourself from painful suffer
ings and premature death. All married ladies', ShUse
delicate health or other circumstances prevent an
increase in their families, should write or call at
DIX. W X DOHERTY'S Medical Institute, and they
will receive every possible relief and help. The
Doctors offices arranged that he can be con-
suited without fear of observation.
, 1868-10-16

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the Second Session Of the Fortieth Con.
gress.
PUBLIC REsoLUTIoN-No. "a.
A RESOLUTION to carry into effect the resolution
approved March two, eighteen hundred and
sixty seven, providing for the exchange OF
certain public documents.
ResolUed By the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentdtres of the United States Of America IN Cons
gress assembled, That the Congressional Printer,
whenever be shall be so directed by the Joint
Committee on the Library, be, and be hereby IS,
directed to print fifty copies in addition TO the
regular number of all documents hereafter
printed by order of either house Of Congress, or
by order of any department or bureau OF the gov.
ernment, and whenever he shall be so directed
BY the Joint Committee on the Library, one hun
Died copies additional of all documents ordered
to be printed, in excess Of the usual number !
said fifty or one hundred copies to be delivered
to the Librarian of Congress, to be exchanged,
under direction of the Joint Committee on the
Library, as provided by joint resolution approved
March two, eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Sec. 2. And be ii further resolved, That fifty
copies of each publication printed under direc,
tion of any department or bureau of the govern
ment, whether at the Congressional Printing
Office or elsewhere, shall be placed at the dis>
posa of the Joint Committee on the Library to
carry ont the provisions of said resolution.
Approved July 25, 1868.
, 1868-10-16
FemaIe NTonthIvP PiIls.

DR.. PERRAULr is the only agent in California for
DR.. BIoT's Female Monthly Pills Their immense
sale has established their reputation as female rem.
cdy, unapproached and far in advance Of every 9TH
er remedy for suppressions and Irregularities and
other distractions in females. On the receipt of five
dollars these Pills will be sent by mail express to
any part of the void, from curiosity or dam
age.
Persons at distance can be cured at home, by ad.
dressing letter to DR.. PERRAULT, corner of Sacra-
mento and Montgomery streets, Rooms 10 and IL or
Box 973, P. o. San Francisco, stating the case as
infinitely possible, general habits of living occu-
patton, etc., etc.
All communications confidential.
July 16.la6s, 2syl
, 1868-10-16
To the Afflicted.

DR.. W. K. DOHERTY returns his sincere tbsrk,
to his numerous patients for their patronage. and
would take this opportunity to remind them that h,
continues to consult at his Institute for the cure Of
chronic diseases OF the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Di
gestive and Genito- Urinary Organs. and ali nrvats
diseases. viz: Syphilis in all its forms and stages
Seminal Weakness AID all the horrd consequences
of selfabuse, GoEorrhoes, elect, Structure. Noctur
nal and Diurnal Emissions, Sexual Debility Diseases
of the Back and LOins, Inflammation Of the Bladder
and Kidneys. etc, ETC.; end be hopes that his long
experience and successful practice will contnue 10
insure him share of public patronage Bv the
practice Of many years in Europe and the United
States he is enabled to apply the most efficient and
successful remedies against disease of all kinds. He
uses no mercury, charges moderate treats his pa.
tents in a correct and honorable way and has refer
enoes OF unquestiOnable veacity from men Of known
respectablity and high standing in society. All par.
ties consulting him by letter OF Otherwise will re-
ceive the best aud gentest treatment and implicit
secrecy.
, 1868-10-16
SE186OX.

CALIsAYA BARK has been celebrated for over two
hundred years, and was sold during the reign of
Louis XVI King of France, for the enormous price
of its own weight in silver. 1t is remarkable for
CAscAIILLA BARK-For Diarrhea, Collie, and dis
eases Of the stom ach and bowels.
DANDELIoN.-For inflammation Of the loins and
Dropseal Affections.
CHAMoMILE FLowERs.-For enfeebled digestion.
LAVENDER FLOWERS. Aromatic, stimulant and
touic-highly invigoratng in nervous debility.
WINTERGREEN-F Scrofula Rheumatism, kc.
ANIsE.-An aromatic carminative creating flesh,
muscle and milk much used by mothers nursing
Also Glove buds, orange, caraway, coriander,
snake root, &c.
Another wonderful ingredient, of Spanish origin,
imparting beauty to the complexion and birilliancy
to the mind is yet unknown to the commerce Of the
world, and we withhold its name for the present.
With this recipe before the community, and evi-
dences Of effects meeting them on all Sides the sue
cess of DR.. DRAKE stands founded upon the rock of
truth Almost every family has some case of suffer
ing which the PLANTATION BrrERS will alleviate
and cure.
They are recommend by the highest medical au-
thorites. and are warranted to produce an imnedi-
ate beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable,
perfectly pure and harmless.
NoTIcE.-Any person pretending to sell Planta-
tion Bitters in bulk by the gallon is swndler
and imposter. 1t is put up only in our log cabin
bottle Beware of. bottles Te6lled with immiatiOn
deleterious stuff. for which several persons al
ready in prison. See that every bottle has our
United States stamp over the cork unmutilated, and
our signature steel-plote side label.
Sold by all respectable dealers throuhout the habi-
tai globe
Sole PrOprietOrs.
REDDINGTON & CO.. San Francisco,
AGENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & NEVADA
, 1868-10-16
TPuBLIo REsoLuTIoN-No. 55.1

RESOLUTION granting permission to officers and
soldiers to wear the badge of the corps in
which they served during the rebellion.
ResolUed 6y the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves Of The United States of America in Con-
oress assembled, That all who served as officers,
non. commissioned officers, privates, or other en-
listed men in the regular army, volunteer, or
militia forces of the United States, during the
war of the rebellion, and have been honorably
discharged from the service or remain still in
the same shall be entitled to wear, on occasions
of ceremony, the distinctive army badge ordered
for or adopted by the army corps and division,
respectively, in which they served.
Approved, July %, 1868.
, 1868-10-16
TPusrsO .REsoLUrIOH-No. GIL

Jo,rr REsoLurroE authorizing the Secretary Of
War to furnish cannon to Soldiers Monument
Associations of Pequannock and Patterson,
New Jersey. 80
Be il resolped by the Senate and House Of Repre-
,entatires of the United States Of America in Con-
0ress assembled, That the Secretary Of War be
Authorized to furnish to the Soldiers Monument
Associations of the township of Pequannoek,
Morris county, N. J., and Patterson, Passaic
county, N j., each four pieces of condemned
cannon, and twenty balls, in all eight pieces OF
cannon and forty balls, to be placed about the
said monuments.
Approved, July ~, 1868.
, 1868-10-16
PUBLIC RxsoLUr1oS-No. So. I

FUBLIC hkBOLUTION-NU Oo'
A RESOLUTION to dfop from the rolls Of the army
certain officers absent without authority from
their commands.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiues of the United States Of America in Cons
gress assembled, That the following named Off
GERS of the army reported BY the Secretary OF
War absent from their commands without au'
thority, be, and they are hereby, dropped from
the rolls, with loss Of all pay and allowances,
viz First Lieutenant D. H. Weilahd, sixth in
fantry; First Lieutenant Il. H. Lanty, fourth in
fantry; First Lieutenant A. J. Mcdonald, fifth
artillery; First Lieutenant Richard Wilson, third
artillery; Second Lieutenant ]. W. Goodman,
sixth infantry; Second Lieutenant Guy Morrison,
tenth infantry. This resolution to take effect
from the dates at which they abSented them>
selves from their regiments.
Approved, July 27, 1868.
, 1868-10-16
GPuBLIc REsoLUTIoS-No. ST.
RESOLUTION relative to lighting the streets G
Washington CITY. District of Columbia

a RESOLUTION relative to lighting the streets of
Washington City, District of Columbia.
Whereas, the municipal authorities of the city
of Washington have failed to carry out the ar>
rangements for lighting the streets of said city,
in accordance with the provisions of an act en-
titled " An act making appropriations for sun
dry civil expenses of the government" approved
July twenty. eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty
six Therefore,
Be il resolred 5y the Senate and House of Repre>
seHtdtiCes Of the United States Of america in Con-
greSs assembled, That the mayor and city coun-
ellis of the city of Washington be, aud they are
hereby, authorized and directed to levy and col,
lect tax from the property hoders of the city
of Washington sufficient to defray the expenses
of lighting the avenue and street lamps of said
city with six feet burners, twenty. one nights in
each month, from dark until daylight, and keep
said lamps so lighted each year.
SEC. ?. And be it further resolved, That, the
mayor aad city councils of the city of Washing
ton be, and they are hereby, authorized to cons
tract with the Washington Gas Light Company
for the term of one year, and so from year 10
year until otherwise provided by law, at such
rates as may be agreed upon not exceeding the
maximum now fixed by law, for all the illumi-
mating gas required tor the avenue and street
lamps and public Offices of the city and public
grounds under the control of said city.
SEC. ,. ARd be ii further resolved, That the
mayor and city councils of the city of Washing
ton be, and they are hereby, authorized and di-
rected to increase from time to time as the pub.
lie good may require, the number of street lamps
on any of the streets, lanes, alleys, public ways
and grounds in the city of Washington, and to
do any and all things pertaining to the well
lighting of the city, and to levy and collect ta1
from the property holders therefor.
SEC. 4, And be IL further resolved, That in the
event of the failure of the mayor and city couu-
ellis to levy and collect the tax herein authorized
or to light the said city herein directed, then
the Secretary of the Interior be aud be is hereby
authorized and directed to levy a tax upon the
property of said city, and to collect the same,
sufficient to light said city for the current year,
aud so from year to year, in case of such failure
OF said mayor and city councils to light as herein
directed and to fully execute the provisions of
this joint resolution in the place and stead of the
said mayor and city councils.
SIC. 8. And6e u further resolped That NJ nothing
herein contained shall be construed to relieve
the said Washington Gas Light Company from
paying the internal revenue tax imposed by law.
Approved, July 27, 1868.
, 1868-10-16

Patients residing in any part OF the Stote, howeT-
er distant, who may desire the opinion and advice oil
DR.. DOHERTY iD their respective cases, and who
think proper to submit written statement Of such,
inpreierence to holding a personal interview are
respectfully assured that their communications VIII
be held most sacred and confidential. fthe case %
fully and candidy described, personal communlcs-
tion will be unnecessary instructions for dea
regimen and the gene al treatment of the case ltse
(inclndng the remedes), will be forwarded withou.
delay, and in such manner as to convey no ldea Vi
the purport of the letter parcel so transmitted
, 1868-10-16
Spermattorrh9a.

DIR. DOHERTY has gust published an important
pamphlet, embodying Ills own views and experiences
in relation to Impotence or Virility, being onoI'
Treatise on SpermattorrhOea or Seminal Weakhess
Nervous and Physical debility consequent on .n'
affection and other diseases of the sexual organs.
This little wcrk contains information OF the umCs1
value to all, whether married single, and Will DC
sent FREE by mail receipt of Six Cents ID PO'''
age stamps for return postage. rnrr
t1{y- Cons sultations-by letter or otherwise rhcN
Permanent cure guarranteed or no pay. Address,
w, K. DOHERTY, NJ. D.
xiv San Francisco. Cal
, 1868-10-16
DIVORCE NOTICE.
TERRI TORY OF WASHINGTON,
CnI-NrY nr WILL WI.

COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA. "o'
TN THE DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL
i Distrct-JOSEPHINE l.. HOLMES, u.s. JAMES
NJ HOLMES. To James NJ. Homes You are hereby
notified that Josephine l. Holmes has fled a com
plant against you in said Court, which will
to be heard at the first term of the Court which shall
commence more than two months after the 2lst day
of August, 1853 and unless you appear at sad term
and answer the same will be taken as confessed and
the prayer thereof granted. The object and prayer
Of said complaint Is to obtain divorce from you on
the ground OF Abandonment for more than one year,
and neglect and refusal 10 make suitable provision
for support, and you further notified that the
3Oth day Of October, 1868, thereafter the
Court can hear the same, application will be made to
the Judge Of said Court at Chambers for the relief
prayed for in said complaint Complaint filed,
August l9, 1868. CATION 81 ROSS,
362m Attorneys for Plaintiff