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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
A Negro Prophet in Hanover County.

A correspondent of the Alexandria Gazette
thus writes from Hanover County, under date
of 9th of July:
Early yesterday morning, every road and by
path Of our lovely land was filled with hurry
ing crowds of men, women and children Of the
colored race, vending their way to the home
of Baylor the Prophet.
Baylor is an old negro, who has seen the Al
mighty face to face, and talked with him as
man talks with man. He knows all things,
present past and future. He has wooden an
gels, good and bad, which he keeps chained in
his domicile, who perform at his bidding the
most extraordinary feats, and over whom he
keeps vigil5 night and day. He gives to all
who ask it, the body and blood Of the Saviour
He has constructed a chariot in which he sits
and from which he discloses his wonderful Wis
ions and astounding revelations, and in which
he designs to ride triumphantly to Heaven, like
Elijah Of old. To this strange being, hundreds
of the sons and daughters of Africa, for miles
and miles around were speeding their way,
putting, blowing, tanning, seething and swell
tering beneath the melting rays Of the July
sun, TO drink in the streams of supernatural
wisdom which flow from his Heaven-inspired
Inns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

CIVIL GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Candy issued an order on the 18th. directing
the military officers in the State Of South Caro-
lima to cease exercising any civil authority when
the President proclaims the adoption Of the
constitutional amendment, at which time pris
oners under their charge viii be turned over
TO the civil authorities. All prisoners serving
out sentences by military sentence will be
held. Writs of habcas corpus from United
States courts are to be responded 10, but to
writs from State courts reply is to be made
that the prisoner is held under authority Of
the laws of the United States and jurisdiction
is exclusively in United States courts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
The Election in Virginia.

A bin passe,, the House Of Representatives,
Friday. providing ilr the election in Virginia
to take place on the 18th, l4th, and 18th Of
next month, August. The bin provides that
I've constitution adopted by the convention
which met in Richmond, 81 December. 1867.
shall Je submitted for ratification on Thursday,
Friday. and Saturday, 18th, l4th, and 18th of
August next. 70 the voters Of the State Of Viz
gina who shall thea be registered and quail
fed under the Reconstruction acts Of Congress.
Az election 70 be held at the same time for
members Of Congress, members Of the General
Assembly and State oficers-tbe General AS
seubly to meet At Richmond on Tuesday. the
Isl Of September, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

DARING ESCAPE OF Overwhelmingly
morning about o'clock, nine negro convicts
from the penitentiary. hired to work on the re-
pairs Of the James River and Kanawha Canal,
made their escape. They were at work on a
Tat boat, boating stone to Woodruff's island.
three miles above Lynchburg, and as the boat
touched the bank, one Of the negroes suddenly
seized the guard at the head of the boat and
pitched him into water ten feet deep. The
other guard was also seized and treated in the
same way; and the prisoners then jumped to
the shore, crossed the island, and the arm of
the river to the Amherst side, and although
hotly pursued nothing had been seen of them
late Thursday evening last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
ATTEMPT TO Ron AN EXPRESS Car

ATTEMPT To ROB AN EXPRESS CAR.-CIN-
CINNATI, July l0.-An attempt was made this
morning. to rob an Adams Express car on the
Ohio and Mississippi railroad, near Browns
town, Indiana. When the train reached
Brownstown and stopped for wood and water
FIVE men sprang upon the engine and express
car, and driving off the engineer and fireman,
uncoupled the express car and ran west about
eight miles WI en- the car stopped the rob
bers forced an entrance, but met with volley
from the guard inside. The robbers were
driven off, leaving one of their number badly
wounded, who was brought to this city this
morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

THE ELECTION IN VIRoiSIA.-A committee
Of Virginia Republicans, headed by the Lieut..
Governor and State Treasurer, are here urging
Congress to make immediate provision for the
election in that State. They oppose the pend
ing House bill because it re-opens registration,
and great numbers of Confederates will at
tempt to register under the Amnesty procla-
nation. A bill authorizing an election in ac-
cordance with the views of these gentlemen
will be introduced in the Senate Washington
Star, July 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Execution of a BOY in Kentucky

LlrcHrIELD. Ky, June 27.--Some time ACC
wrote you an account Of the trial, conviction
and sentence Of Pleasant W. Shields. for the
murder Of his cousin and playmate, Henry
Hooker, near Cromwell, Ohiocounty, Kentucky.
Yesterday was the day fixed by the Court for
his execution. On the evening before all the
hotels and private boarding houses in our town
were filed with citizens from Ohio county, and
Yesterday the day of execution, the people
BOYS, men and women-commenced arriving
by sunrise, on horseback. on foot, in wagons
aud OK carts, from all the adjoining counties.
The crowd was variously estimated at from
5000 to 1000 persons. AZ 12i P. NJ, the
prisoner was taken from the Jail by the Sheriff
and placed in car, and then, with the Rev.
Mr. Armstrong, Baptist minister. surrounded
by strong guard, welt to the place Of execu-
ton. At 1856 they assembled the gallows.-
The minister, at the request of the prisoner,
sang song and offered prayer. The pris-
oner then stepped forward united, and spoke
and talked for forty minutes, giving an account
Of the murder. and making full confession of
bis guilt. He then requested the minister to
sing aud pray again, which wasdone. Hethen
spoke ten minutes longer, giving the names
of all the witnesses who had sworn falsely in
his favor and against him. The rope was then
adjusted around bis neck, and at precisely 2
o'clock the door fell. He died apparently with
out struggle. His body was delivered to his
father and was carried TO Ohio county, to be
buried in the same burying-ground alongside
his victim. -Lomsrius Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Religious Notices.
WOODS MEETING.

By Divine permission. Wood, Meeting. una,,
the naspiees of the Methodist Protestant Ch urch.
viii be beId IN the grove near Rippon School bou.e
on the Charlestown and Berryyille Turnpike. be.
ginning sunday morning, July 2sth. Eminen
be present
No trafiicing Of any description allowed With
In the limits Of the meeting.
&c. STEWART. Pastor.
The Second Qusrterly Meeting for Jefferson Cir
cult, NJ. L. Church, South. will Be held at Smith
feld on the 18th and 18th Of this month. Toe p E,
Rev. W. s. Baird, will be present.
The Sacrament Of the Lords Supper win be sd
mnistered in the Presby Church Of this town.
on sunday next, 10Th inst1nt Preparatory servi-
ces VIII begin on Friday morning Rev DR.. Rio
DIE, oil Msrtinsburg, ia expected to be present
providence permitting, the Presbyterian Church
at Harpers Ferry will be reopened for the worship
OF God, on Sabbath next, 18th inst at X o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

The Petersburg Express has a kind and con-
ciliatory article, addressed to farmers from the
north who desire to remove to Virginia, to cul-
tivate the soil, and cast their lot with our peo-
pie. Such men are always welcome. It's the
mere adventures for Office, the stirrers up Of
strife, the leaders of organizations to array the
colored people against the whites-who come
~. 10 -~ori,, "r to be good citinops--but, be
mischief makers, that objection exists, and
against whom public sentiment is enlisted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

INJUNcTI0N Dissolved By GEN. SToNEMAN
Some time since majority Of trustees of Ran
dolph Macon College determined to remove the
ollege to Ashland. A minority Of the trustees,
opposed to this removal, obtained an injunction
from the court enjoining the trustees against
the removal of the college. Gen. Stoneman
was applied to by the majority, and on Satur-
day he dissolved the injunction. We suppose
the removal Of the college will take place be-
fore the beginning of the next session Of the
colege.-Richmond Enquirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

RESTORATION OF PRoPERTY.-0ne Of the re-
suits of the Presidents amnesty proclamation
If, indeed, permitted by Congress to operate
at all-will be to restore all property of ex-
COnfederates now held by the government, but
not legally Invested under the laws Of the u
nited States, to the rightful owners Honestly
executed. this proclamation would reinstate
many suffering Southern families II ;hisr pos
sessions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Cold Sparkling Soda Water.

nRAWN from Porcelain Fountains. free from
~ all impurities, with variety Of delicious Syr-
ups. at the Drug Store Of
May Il. 1868. AISQUITH 4 BRO.
4 FINE assortment Of Lubin', French and Lows
~ English Extracts for the Handkerchief for
sale BY AlSQUITH 4 BRO.
HOWE and Stevens Family DYES. for diving
III Silks. Ribbons, and Wooden Goods-sll coi.
ore, for by AISQUlTII a BRO.
CPEAR'S Patent Fruit Preserving Solution. for
= preserving all kinds Of Fruits, JeIlies. Spiced
Fruits. Tomatoes. Cider. Wine Ac. II raves tho
trouble Of scaling and the expense Of sir tight Ars
or cans. Sold BY AfSQUiTH A BRO.
ID ESTORE YOUR HATR.--Ayer's Hair yigor
IL for restoring IN the Hair il natural vitality
and color. For sale by AISQUlTH & BRO.
N ETTYSBURG WATER, furnished BY
" June Is. AlSQUITH 4 BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

Il is one Of the signs Of the times that
Gen. Grant, on his late trip from Washington
to Cincinnati, in the cars, although announced
that he was on the road, was not noticed at
any one of the stations between the two cities
not even in the great Radical city to which
he was bound There was not even bouquet
sent to him by a lady The fact is, the people
have nearly forgotten that he is a candidate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

manage bv ordinarr treatment. the
MORNING STAR BTTTERs COMPANY,
Have determined to present their Biiters IN the
public. knowing that il will sustain the merits
claimed for N.
IL No, clsined f1r this article that Il will cure
all diseases. What is asserted for II IL ,eiu eyr.
viz disorders arising from dsranged Liver tn Wit:
Tu'puritv If Blood. Nervousness and yervou. or
Bilious Headache in delicate Feusie, and Child
ren Melancholy. Dyspepsia General Debility. Ne
In Billions Fever and Chills and Fever. It's value
not only "a rsii.f, but as an actual has been
fully proved.
This preparation has not been made a. Il rsusI
BY carelessly throwing together Ingredient, butis
the product of long and careful study and trial
sulting in complete fuccen. II !. not intended ~
conflict with Physicians az viii be seen BY their
Testimonials accompanying each Bottle a. 10 lis
successful use, when other nesns have failed.
For sale by AIsQUITH d BRO, chsrlettovn,
july Is. 1868. Wholesale Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Fresh Meat! Fresh Meat
FOR SALE.
T WILL sell, on
SATURDAY. July o6. 1903.

In front of tho Ssppirgton Hotel. in Chariestown
1000 GOOD LOCUST POSTS feet, 4 to s
inches long.
Also 10000 GOOD OAK SHINGLES. all tn
he delivered on my farm. Persons can examine
before dav Of sale. Sale To take place at o'clock
TERMS.-Sixts davs credit. with interest
At same time and place. will sell No cow
and CALF. and q GOOD SPRING WAGON.
(nesrlv new now in good order. Cow and wsg-
on deliv cred in town.
July l6, 1868. JOHN W. HURST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

A poison Of any degree Of potency. which
has been swallowed Intentionally or by acct
dent, may generally he rendered almost harm
less by swallowing two gills Of sweet OIL An
individual with strong constitution should
take twice the quantity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

The ELECTION IN MISSIssIPPI-Th Bran
don Republican of July 9th publishes the Off
cial maiorites in all the counties in Mississippi,
except Bolivar. Itsays: I've give the Rad
icals 1000 majority there, and VIC will still
have Democratic majority of 1884"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Swami Monday
appointed William Pinkney Whyte, Esq, of
Baltimore. United States Senator 10 I'll the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon.
Reverdy johnson, appointed minister plenipo-
tent;sry % the Court Of Great Britsiu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

The NoMIsATroSs.-All over the country.
North, East, South and West we observe Mass
meetings are held and enthusiastic demonstra-
tons are made in response 70 tn. nominations
made at New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
CHARLEsTOwN ACADEMY.

THIS School will be opened on the FIRST
MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER, and close on the
LAST DAY OF JUNE, 1869.
The rates Of tuition are as follows, as established
by the Board OF TTustecs:-
English Seholars-e embracing Geography,
English Grammar, Arithmetic, de-, per
quarter of ~ s.'5
Latin Scholars--embracing all the English
branches. together with the Latin, per
quarter of2h months 1902
Greek Scholars-including the study Of the
Greek Language. with Latin, French and
Mathematics, per quarter of "a months. 1870
One half payable in GduGnce
The undersigned, having been appointed Princi-
pals Of the above institution, respectfully call the
attention Of the community 10 their advertisement,
and solicit liberal patronage.
CLEON MOORE, lp.,.o,,.
HENRY HUNTER, ri'''P""'
JULY Is, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

RATIFICATION MEETING N PHILADELPHIA
phia held large meeting on Saturday evening.
and enthusiastically ratifei the nominations Of
Seymour and Blair Speeches were made by
Hon. D. W. Voorhees, Gen. Blair and others
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

ADMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA MEMBERS.
The House Of Representatives Monday admit
ted Messrs Boyden (democratic) and Dockery
lradicaD as members from the State Of North
Carolina. This makes five in all from that
State. Two more have yet to be admitted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
J. c. STEWART. Pastor.

BELLS CONDITION PowDERs.-A specific for
all diseases Of the Cow; such as Loss of Cud
Rough Hair, Tight Skin, Weakness, Loss Of
Appetite, Leanness, &c. When administered
to Cows in god health it increases the yield Of
milk from 10 tn 20 per cent. Fnr sale by
Druggists and all prominent Storekeepers.-
Price % cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

By the death Of rich uncle, at St Paul
Ex-Governor Greiner, Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, has
fallen heir to large estate valued at least at
one hundred thousand dollars in real estate and
bonds So says q Rochester (NIinnes ta) paper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

MORE RIooSsTRUcTIoS.- and
Louisiana have both been reconstructed on the
Congressional plan, and their Governors, 1t.
Governors. &c. sworn in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
BONEDIIST.

l-C0ARSE and FINE MIXED. ZINE. suita-
Bile for Drilling. And 3-FL0URED BONE.
va We Warrant Rome 20 aHalyss Pare
Packed in bbls of $50 lbs. each. For Winter
Grain. Double Refined Poudrette and Fine Bone,
mixed in equal proportions and drilled IN with tho
seed. have produced most remarkable Effects
Sold as low as any article of same purity and fine
ness in the market.
Nitro-Phosphate of Lime.
We offer this Phosphate confidently as being a.
good, If not superior, 20 any made or sold 10
this market, containing larger amount Of soluble
Phosphate and Ammonia than usual in Superphos.
pilates. For Permanent. as well as for immediate
powerful effect upon land 81 hGs equal.
Price in New-York SIS. 90 per Ton Of 2 900 lbi
For Price lists, Circulars. de-, apply 30
HOOE 4 WEDDERRURN.
June Is, '6S-6m. Alexandria, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

The Democratic National Conservative Con-
vention, at the close Of its proceedings passed
a resolution thanking Chief Justice Chase for
the dignifed and impartial discharge Of his
duty as presiding officer in the impeachment
trial Of the President. On the second day Of
its session it passed a resolution declaring the
approval by the convention Of the amnesty
proclamation of President johnson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

rINHE Jefferson County Building Association.
will havernn IN loan m SATURDAY Eye
MING nert The BOARD ~ Directors meet weekly
SATURDAY. Evening, at 8 O'Clock. from Anril lst
20 0ct"ber Let. J. Ed. DUKE,
july is. 1868. Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
NOfIoe

ment. Also the account. Of Miller Smith
tn Jan. !. 1867 and slso Ia July I. 1869.
IL IL important that settlements should b. rade
promptly. Longer indulgence viii not b. riren.
july IS. 1863. MILLER e SMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

A fellow writes 10 know where axletrees
grow. We have seen them groan under wa
gon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

an give that girl a piece of my mind, ez-
claimed young fellow. al wouldn't replied
bis uncIe--you'ye none 30 spare"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Special Notices.
TO Farmers * Planters.

rTNHE LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
Il the oldest and largest concern Of the kind in
ties for the manufacture OF FERTILIZERS. controlling
erclusirey the night soil, oal bones and desd an
iraals of New-lork, BROOKLYN and Jersey cities 80
also the great Communipaw sbbatoirs, offer for
sale, in lots 20 suit cn.tomers,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Journeyman Carpenters Wanted.

WE wish TO employ two good Journeymsn
w Carpenters. Apply 81 once n
D. n. CoCKRILL 4 son.
Juiv is, Iess.-Spirit Cory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
5000 TONS

Double-Refined Poudrette,
Made from night-soil, blood, bones and offal,
ground TO powder.
Its effects have been most Astonishing. doubling the
crops and maturing them ten days or two weeks
earlier. Equal IN the best brands Of Superphos-
phate for Pre,enf Crop, although sold only for
Thirty Dollars per ton. Packed in bbls Of
$50 lbs each
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

An enraged man tears bis hair, an erraged
woman tears her husbands.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

AFFAIRS IN VIRGTNIA-General Stoneman
has appointed James G. Upton judge of the
18th circuit, vice Falhon resigned
James II. McGhee, an old citizen Of Hanover
County, was killed on Sunday by a colored
man.
Another registration, before the August cleo
ton. is being prepared for at military head
quarters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
Dental Notice.

nR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown. pre-
~ naly. on the SECOND Monday 81
March, May, July, September and November, aud
remain n week
NARCOTIC SPRAY, Local AnRsihetic,
used in extracting teeth.
Va CHARGES RED COED. "
February q, 1868
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
To Voters.
Pow IScnfs.

'T'HE Pew Rents Of the Presby terrain Church are
i now due.
July 2. 'Gs. A. W. CRAMER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
LOST.

ON Saturday last, a pair Of Silvcr-frame SPEC
" TACLES (''long- rangers" belonging to the
undersigned.
July l6, 1868. II. y. GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16

Look on. far ny Spec,acles. IN. &C.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

I'Or COnErcSs.
We are authorized 10 announce GEORGE VI.
Of Jefferson County, n Candidate, at
the approaching election, for Congress from tho
End Congressional District Of West Yirginia-sub.
ject TO the decision of the Democratic Conservative
Convention to be held at Grafton on the 10th Of
July. June rs, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-16
ITO ALL WHOM 1T NAY covcgRyi

AsaII persons are or les. af.ct-d bv
the change Of season with disorders difficult 20
,n,,.oa he ordiparr treatment the
The Montana post., 1868-02-15
SUMMONS.

John arhartt, administrator of the estate of Geo.
arhartt late Of Beaverhead County, Montana Ter
ritory, deceased plaintiff. against,
The Montana Mineral Land and 1fiuiDg Co.
Thomas ID. Pitt, Heman Clarke Nj .McDonald and
William Cook. ct al
In the District Court Of the ID Judicial District OF
the Territory OF Montana.
To the Montana Mineral Land and Mining Com
pany. Thomas d. Pitt HemAn Clark, NJ. j. Nc
Donald and William Cook, ct 81.
VOU are. hereby required to appear in an action
Il brought against you by the above named
plaintiff in the district Court Of the I'd judicial
District in and fos the connty Of Beaverhead, Mon
tana Territory and to the complaint Sled
therein, within ten days. exclusive Of the day Of
service aer the service OF this summons, IL served
wirhin this county or II served out Of this county
but in this district within twenty days. otherwise
within forty days orjudgment by default will be
taken against you according to the pnHyer Of the
complaint
The said action is brought to recover the prop
be given quiet and peacsble possession thereof
and damages In the sum of Eve thousand dollars
and costs Of suit.
And you are hereby notified that II Yon fail to
appear and answer the said complaint above
required the said plaintiff win take Judgment
against you for the recovery and quiet and peace
able possession of said property and for damages
in the sum Of i've Thousand dollars and cost.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
IsRALl District Court of the I'd judicial District
Of the Territory Of Montana. in and for
the county ofDeaverhead, NJ. T., this 5th
day Of February. 1866.
District Court ID Judicisl District Mt
wlsl-ls4
The Montana post., 1868-02-15
sheridan's Last Ride.

Some very pleasant society gossip
reaches us from Albany in relation to
the romantic engagement of Msj-Gen.
Phil Sheridan. The young lady TO
whom rumor says he Is engaged, is Miss
Grace Nh, q beautiful young lady of
the Knickerbocker-city -city-on-.he-Hu
Albany. We learn that she was to
have been married soon to DIR. K. H,
a well known physician of that city.
Not long since she was sitting before
her drawing room window, richly dress
ed. when q carriage drove leisurely by
in which were seated two rather dis
tinguished looking gentlemen. One of
them was General NJ, but the other
gentleman was unknown to the lady.
The unknown one gazed at Miss Ms
lovely face with great admiration, how
ever, and, it seems, insisted on alighting
with General NJ, and entering the house
with him, where he begged an intro
duction- His wishes were gratified, and
Miss N was presented to General
Sheridan. His agreeable impressions
were strengthened, and in the evening
he repeated the call. The General soon
became so attractive to Miss Grace that
her former lover. DR.. H ventured to
demonstrate with her. She assured the
Doctor that SO distinguished n son. of
Mars was to be preferred to diciple of
Hippocrates, and by mutual consent their
engagement was broken, the gallant
Doctor acknowledged the situation, and
gracefully surrendered. A few evenings
later, General Sheridan and Miss H
appeared at the Governors reception
when their engagement was publicly
announced. At least this is the way the
story runs IN fashionable circles.