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Terms $500 per amman, in advance.

WHAT EvARTs THINKS OF JoHNsoN-It
has often been said that Evarts argument be-
fore the Senate had reference rather to his
own fame as an advocate than to the vindi-
cation of his client. He studiously avoided
referring directly to the accused. What he
actually thinks of Mr.. johnson may be in
ierred from the following extract from a
speech delivered by him last October:
we nave now undertaken afirmatively TO
keep order and peace at the South by militia
ry controi, ana 10 take vote of all the peo-
pie there, except active and prominent rebels.
as to whether they will conform to the rules
of war, and if the Democratic party and The
President had not adUised resistance to that
form of reconstruction, it would have been ac-
eomplshed, in my Judgment, by the meeting of
the next Congress, and if our party stands
hrm and true, reconstruction complete, per-
plished during the existence of the present
Fortieth Congress.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-07

The Raleigh IN. c. Star is reasonably phi
losophical over the ratification of the new
Constitution of North Carolina. 1t recon-
mends everybody to bear in mind that, how
ever much they may dislike it, they have got
to live under it till they can get better one,
and the sooner they go to work to make the
best of their condition, the better for them.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-07

The Pail Mall Gazette is apprehensive that
the United States will soon be without rep
resentative at the English court. Mr.. Adams
is tired of waiting for an appointment of
successor, and win not long delay lis return
to this country.
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The GENUINE DEMOCRATIC RoosTER.-The
Dayton journal is responsible for the follow
ing story-the Sleepy Hollow legend of Chick
endom:
MIR. Whit. Herr, of this city, has shown us a
letter from a relative in San Francisco, giving
an account Of rooster that had his head
chopped of Oh the 2Sth Of February, and was
alive at the date of the letter-March I'd
and walking around as large as life! The his
tory of this most wonderful affair is briefly
this On the 2Sth of February. the cook of
restaurant in San Francisco decapitated three
roosters, and on going out into the yard again
a few moments alterward, he could find but
rvo chickens On looking around more close
ly, he discovered the missing rooster walking
around without his head. The propretors of
the restaurant were acquainted with the won
derful circumstance, and they Immediately
had the rooster carefully taken care of, and fed
him boiled milk by means of small tube in
serted in the throat. Strange as 1t may seem,
the rooster was thriving nicely, and the sever
ed neck had nearly healed over. The chicken
was placed on exhibition in a popular garden
IN san francisco, and thousands of people
were admitted daily to TO see it. The cores
pondent from whose letters we derive these
items, saw and critically examined TINS head
less rooster, and certifies to the truth OF this
relation. We haye heard no theory advanced
to account for this passing strange case.
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A special to the Worehester Spy says it is
is rumored that there are enough Republican
Senators to hold the balance of power, who
are determined that a verdict shall not be
given until Mr.. Wade will pledge himself that
he will not call to the Cabinet any member of
Congress. 1t is claimed that to do so would
shock the nation, for the reason that no man
IN the Senate or House should profit by his
vote for impeachment II it were proper, it is
believed Mr.. Wade would give a such pledge,
but he asserts positively that he won't discuss
such question with anybody.
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"Perley' telgraphs to the Boston Jour-
nal in regard to the Washburne-Don-
nelly embroglio, thus: "Mr. Washburne,
in his praiseworthy attempts to reduce
the public expenditures, has incurred
the ill-will of gentlemen whose pet appro-
priations have thus been defeated, and perhaps
other Republicans, who are at heart the polit-
ical enemies of General Grant, are not sorry
to see the Generals friend rebuked"
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-07

The California Democratic State Convex
tion, held at San Francisco, on Saturday,
nominated james A. johnson for Congressman
from the third district and renominated Ak
tell for the first district. A resolution was
passed condemning the neglect of Congress to
make an appropriation to pay for Alaska.
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Over 10000 persons were present at tie
Memphis races on Saturday. The names of
some of the horses are very suggestive-Gen-
eral Rousseau, Joe Johnston, Bill Forrest and
Veto!
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COPARTNERsHIP NOTICES.
Dissolution OF CopartDership.

FEfHE copartnership hitherto exis ing under the
name OF Adams 81 Purinton, is this day dssov-
cd by mutual consent. All bills will be settled by
the new firm OF ADAMS ~ VARBOX
April q. 1865. nnrf h1nw9mA
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War Department,
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
TYnshi10iOu. d. c.. March 2. 1868.

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, D. c., March 2, 1868.
ADVERTISEMENT.
a N Army Medical Board to consist of Surgeon
"A j. B. Brown, Breyet Brig. Gen'l U. s. A., Sur
geon II. r. Writ, Brevt Lieut.. Col. U. S. A, Sur
geon John Moore, Brevet Col U. S. A. and As
slstant Surgeon A. A. Woodruff, Brevet Lieut.. Col.
U. S. A., viii meet in New York City on the 1st OF
May next, for the examination OF Assistant Surgeons
U. S. Army, for promotion, and OF candidates Tor
admission INTO the Medical Staff OF the U. S. Army
Applicants mustbe between q and so years of age,
physically sound, and graduates of regular me5i-
cal college
/ Applications for permission TO appear before the
Board should be addressed to tie Surgeon General,
u s. Army. and must state the full name, residence
and date and place of birth OF the candidate.
Testimonials as 10 character and qualifications
must le furnished If the applicant has been in the
medical service OF the Army during the late War,
the fact should be stated, gether with his former
rank, and date and place of service, and testimoni
ais from officers with whom he has served should
also be forwarded.
No allowance is made for the expenses of persons
undergoing examination, as it is indispensable
prerequisite to appointment. The number OF vacan-
cies now existing in The Medical Corps of the Army
is thirty nine
j. K. BARNES,
Surgeon General, U. S. A
Mar 6-tiI iune ST.
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). Y. G. UECEAINS.
uS,w1m YarmoDth Maine flanarol ( oo

AGENTS WANTED Gsn! For .hS d. l.fs g. g.
SIR ANE. BY Hon Henry C. ueming. The only
ac3T # the Kind issued under the sanction and 6 he
authority Of Grant himself. The author is wen
quent orators in the country. Agents Will find this
one of the most intensely interesting biographies ev-
Ell published in America, and will meet with q ready
sale. For particulars, address S. S. SCRANTON
& Co, 126 Asylum ST., Hartford, CT.
z pril IL d&.Wim
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g5ss 4 gE7zzg .fsEE
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Wanted.

A YOUNG man in each County in this STATE, hav-
n ing one or two hundred Dollars to invest, in a
P1edSont Permanent, and Profitable business OF his
own, can learn of such an opening, by addressing
l. M. Il f.
May dlw&w2ts Box 1917, Portland, Me.
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DissOIutiOn of COna,tnersbin

FF1HE firm of Anderson g. Wescott is this day dis
L solved by mutual consent. Accounts settled and
business continued by Il. T. Wesrott.
s. 4. ANDERSON,
pay4d3w@ II. 7. WESCOIT
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~ office.

EET E the undersigned have this day formed a CO.
w partnership under the firm name OF
u. W. SAWYER oc co,
For the purpose of carrying on the Fish business in
its various branches, at Nos q and q Long Wharf
j. W SAWYER,
II. WINCHESTER,
Portland, Me- apr27. .d3w&
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~ o TCE.

Ts'HE subscribers having entered into copartner-
L ship under the firm name Of
q. ~. COBB oC C8.,
And having purchased the Stark Mills are prepared
to furnish orders of every description of Lumber at
Stnrdiyant's Wharf, foot of Park st. Portland. Me.
G. w. COBB. 1 b. STURDIVANT
Mar 27-dt
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14B LE'N.
To Let.
10 be Let.

q HE Brick store on Exchange Street. being the Sc
cond store from the corner OF NJ ddle st. Ap-
pyto NA1H'L. +. DEERING,
May o. d3w at Maine Savings Bank.
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Wanted!

TWO good rooms on second floor, with or without
board by two three young men, within five
minutes walk OF City Hail. Persons answering this
Will please state price and loc Ition. Address
may5d3t* JHMES WAGNER
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70 Let.

BOARDING HOUSE and Shop to let. Plenty of
ID good water and cellar room.
MRS. FOXfON,
may5dlw* 124 Fore Street.
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BOarderS Wanted.

A FEW boarders can be accommodated at No 9
n Deering street. may4d1w#
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Wanted

A STITCHER at L. X. LEMONT'S Carrias
IA Factory, Preble ST. may1dtf
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Book Agents Wanted

Wanted.
4 FEW gentlemen boarders can be accommodated
IA at No. % Boyd St. m0v2d1W&
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FORGERY AND DEATH BY SUICIDE.

From the Jackson tMich.) Citizen, Dec 49,
Yesterday forenoon young man giving his name
Charles Z. Scriber and claiming to hail from Hudson,
Michigan offered note in the Of $50 for SALE The
note had the signature Of two farmers named Whiting,
living in Spring Arbor township Scriber offered the
note for sl5. which was taken by gentleman who
ported the transaction TO the officers Constabes Sharp
seen and Spencer arrested the young for forgery
and placed him in jail about six O'Clock last evening,
The prisoner admitted that he had forged the
Shortly after beng put in jail Scriber seized and
drew il his throat, cutting the skin but not
touching the windpipe. Sheriff Jennings happened in
just then aud took the from him and looked
him in cell He begged the Sheriff to get HIM
some poison, which was refused. He then told
one Of the prisoners that il he renamed in Jail all night
he would be dead man by morning. He then went to
his cot and not heard for some time. Another
prison er soon after, in passing by his cell, noticed
Scriber sittn. on his bed with white cloth about his
neck The sheriff was called who wenint the cell and
found him dead lie had hung himself In order to
commit elfdea ruetion be bad taken Sheet rolled IL Ia
the form Of rope, made moose put round
and tied the other end 20 bar last above his head sat
down upon his ned and deliberately slrangled himself 10
death. Whom the sheet taken from his neck he was
placed Gpon his bed ana physician Immediately sum-
moncd, but he could do nothing 10 restore lic though
the BODY was yet warm. Justice Dyer summoned,
who EN- anollcd jury. An examination Of the body
reyeled The fact that the deceased had inflicted cash
in his right arm with view 10 produce death, but this
did not result as he expected, hence his resort to hang
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The nnN in RrnnislNu.

The observance promises be very general day, IL
can judge from the preparations which have been
made throughout the city. There win DO nnumerabio
tables setin friendly aud bospiabe hsbitations where
bright eyed damses and danes will preside and extend
10 Their gentlemen acquanlances the compliments OF
the season and many happy returns.n Notwithstand
ing all tho good advice which has been lately given by
paron eccher and other clerical brethren of the City
Of Churches, tho tnticatOns that much OF the
preaching cautions the ladies against Offering wine
liquor 10 callers VIII be thrown away. The spirit
merchants generally agree That their sales have
been lareer On New Years eve Than the mere
yesterday, WHICH assertion will Gar TO prove lie truth
OF this theory. The city officials will also receive their
friends and such citizens may III honor them
Chs. Magistrate Of The Guy. company with bis Honor
Mavor BOOTH whose OF ONCE expires to-day viii
receive calls ia conjunction with Street Commissioner
Fury aud Tax Collector Isaac Badcau Tho
ception win be held W the Governors room,
Clly Hal. At the Raymond street H0le de
jail shor Campbell will he At tie hos.
ptaltes Of that mlnsion TO such do HIM the hou0r
Of = vlsL Tna bremen Will be entertained by Chief
Engineer john Cunningham az his ohlce IN the blsc-
mont OF the city Hall Tue day beng the feast OF Tho
clcdm cisi0n OF our Lord. there Will to two
ccl,hned ~ the Catholic churches. The first will
10 ~ Lnliplsi ana the second az O'Clock.
Tho skating on the CapGoine and Oaiinan'S (fergen
srcc) ponds VIII lie excellent, and 20 such prefer
thai more rational aud eyharating sport ample oppOr.
tuny Tor its indulgence will DO found either al the
above ponds. Hc0leys Opera Houso VIII 10 In full
bloom aud the programme thore superior
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INTERPRETATION PETITION Of THE BOSTON MERCHANTS
From the Evening Telegram OF yesterday.]

BuSr0N, Doc, IT, 1857.
II is probable that Boston will be the first city TO
make formal objection to the acquisition OF more terri
tory. petition Is being circulated to-day among the
merchants asking the Senate to declare against the
hrmaon of any treaty for the purchase Of any Of the
West India islands, on the ground that in OF
nexation the territory would probably be held BY the
United States as a colony, which would be governed by
mere set OF o0cehoders and would give rise TO
great deal Of official corruption II is also urged that In
case OF war u might happen some OF the islands are
held by different powers. that their harbors might
be used by those who would be unfrendly terms
with the United States The petition has received the
names Of many OF the leading capitalists here.
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IN rms roNps AND yAiLa
The light OF charity win enter thew Aler'
and their inmates win know BY Che EXCEL, ii places
MONDAY meal that the outer world has zee OF snen
membrance. 'ns" ~ -
AT TIE HOWARD his~ AS
The management Of this ,siox ..,, IN
deal liberay with the benevolent institution wl,
iwhen they ask the 10y poverty strcKeh tla.
and clothing cls,- will receive" Dinner sumPtuous
"A will be received by them.
Here ese- AT TIE HOUSE or INDUSTRY. -,
hand % N AID all will be sased and grained. the e
nor charity will reach the more modest Win WY
= . forrara, and hearts that have long been o.
fanged from words OF kindness will know that lhefe
goor stilI in the world Dinner OF the most cheerui
U>afacer viii be served TO them.
AT ORPHAN ASyLuMs ~
The big heart OF the founders OF these institutions
will be practically made known. They have provided
feast aud presents innumerable for their numerous
inmates. =,
Not alone in those public and private institutions will
The Kindness OF New York he apparent but the Chris
tian associations that everywhere dot the city have
provided feast OF turkeys chickens, boiled hams.
pastry and coffee for those who an hungered and
/ aihirsin who will accept their kindly invitation
The phiianthropc John W. Farmer cordially Invites
the poor 10 call on him to-day at No. 40 Ludlow street.
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hat any insult or injustice be covered from your
INDIGNATION by the saving OF dollars Is shame indeed
Congress dissacsd the nation enough when Il assem-.
blsd 70 babbls about the fnancs and ,sit Stanton
emblem OF its degradation unnotced at rs
with the voice OF the republican press advising us not
to worry about Mr. Stanton; for twas not Grant inc
Cursed be The soul OF Benjamin Franklin for persuad
ing this people that the noblest of all human acton was
the saving OF Cent6 WENDELL fdiLLlt0s
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GRATING -BEsr IcE IN The UNlrEb STATES
~ be Jersey City skating Lake corner or South Seco
ard Monmouth streets Jan, J. 1885, Hapny New Year
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INTERNAL REVENUE.

wha, Has Been Done During the Past |
Ycnr-Monthly Collections in the Various
Observation-Disclosures ofthe Revenue Axenps
once aud of the Metropolitan Board.
One Of the most important departments Oh the goVsu
ment civil Service ranking noxt In fact, TO the customs
IA thai OF the internal revenue Of which Commissioner
t. A. Rollins is the head acting, OF course, unaer he
supervision or the Secretary of The Treasury. tbs
Metropolitan district comprising tho whole OF ne"
York and Brooklyn ci.es, staten lsiahd paris
OF Long Island and Now Jersey and west
chester county, In this state, furnishes .nc
government with by far greater ssioaa! 81 revenue
from Of aQmeslc sales End mahufacture, than
any other section 81 The un.6n and is looked upon with
such Interest in Washington have organized therein,
for the greater convenience OF collecting this revenue
special board OF officials known the ''Metropoiiton
Boardn The character OF this organization, its powers,
duties &c., have been fully explained In the HERALD
heretofore. Below will be found summary Of the
work that has been accomplished during the past year
by all the branches Of the department in this Meropo
tan district including the collections made in tho var.
Congressional districts the operations or the revenue
agents Office and other matters Of interest connected
with this important subject
wHsT THE METROPOLITAN BOARD HAS DONE
Colonel Isaac T. Messmore, Deputy Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue connected with headquarters at
Washington, was, the 10th day OF june, 1867 de-
this city far collecting the legal mpost sales
and manufacture of whskey tobacco and coal OIL are
concerned. Accordingly he opened Office Broad
way and prepared to perform tho duties required Of
| him, when on the Goth OF the month, an order
from Washington creating the Metropolitan Board,
constituting The United States District Attorneys Of
| New York, Brooklyn and New Jersey, the Assistant
! United States Treasurer and tho Deputy Commits
1 sioner members thereof On the 23d the Board was
| organized by the election of Mr. Charles H. Van
Wyck Assistant United States Treasurer President aud
forthwith proceeded TO discharge its duties, the oiicc
being removed to No. So Cedar street. For some time
ali the inspectors and detective officers inncdi-
ately subject its orders; but shortly before the
mova oil Colonel Mcssmore (who was succeeded az
Deputy Commissioner by Mr.. T. Z. Parnell Colonel
Stephen r. Ppckney appointed 10 take charge OF
the corps of inspectors and tho work OF the Board
THE making Of seizures, forcing out Illicit dislcrcs
and such ike maters has been done under his super
vision by his direction Tho records of the Board
show that It's organization there have been made
by its orders ve hundred and ten seizures IN all; of
l ,,nl ,tn,n, Of
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The above is exclusive OF the Frat district (Long
Island and the Tenth district Westchester) which also
form part OF this Metropolitan district
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BOSTON, Dec go--Arriycd, schrs W Atwood, Rhoades
Ceafea-Bafks Sursuit Bigeiow MonteyiGeo and Bueno
Ayres yercensins QDutchl Schmidt surnami Aexan
aiine tBr, snow Ctnfusvos briggs Hyperion, simonon
Iwopay, New Qfleaus
safea.seamor Norman brig Alice starrctt
- -fIreed, scli Aaal WALTON. Rebmond :. !.
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;; sss
A. sS ssT Sss NE 81
pee nS0sE: sa %s
ss,.Sa q s| sss: 4 ssa Ia
,ss s. .sa sws.es
nd al i1 osr S Ssss away PsD s
sg Spa ina Keep vessels bead on The sea.
spare sans into the hold % the sas0 from
dock. but did not remain.
psssSISs ss',;!%P
s ssss days gss Il She as,s say fs" s
sa away ,hs her t0,snss. head which
norihe'' Nov she encountered another heavy y
sss N s..s w
Of !hs ORA. nishap; She wlll undergo repairs here
ds sfs G 81 Je psr's wn
s mD Sss " ss VIII sss
Lrss0T1 . sS. o b here Ras CAPTAIN Cook
ooSsnSus Nov u for Boston ws Cargo
ssHas S asy ans s
duy ana were but On ,he IN
| the ship.
BRIG MARY REID. 143 IONS built Robbinston, Me- in
1856 has purchased by Capt Johnson OF Yarmouth
Ne for $1,000 She is TO be commanded by Capt Chas
| b Johnson
/ L,uSoHsD-At Bristol, Me- recently, by Washington
I Clifford schr OF 30 measurement called the
Laura Marion owned by the builder lwho i 10 command
herr and others Of Bristol and intended for the fishing
business
Notice to Mariners.
4 The nun and buoys have been removed from the
channels through the lower New York Bay their places
supplied with spars for the winter.
By order OF the Lighthouse Board,
LUDLOW CASE, LII Inspector, ID district.
u Lighthouse Depot, Tompknsvie Staten Island, ",
| Dee 81, 1867
DANGER ON SOUTHWEST
4
| HypRo6RApHic OFFICE ADMIRALTY
] LONDON. Nov 2S, 1867. !
Notice Is hereby given that sunken has been re
ported by fisher lying track OF vessels be-
tween the island or ST Antioch and Toro, southwest coast
| OF Sardinia,
The shoal Is about 20 yards extent and 10 ridge OF
sand rock with IL feet water in IL IL said to lie about
az miles from the extreme point Sperone) OF the
island OF 81 Antioch and by w * W miles from Toro
| isle.
this reported danger lies directly in the track Of vessels
passing within TOro and the position beng only approx
mate mariners cauti,aed Ia using that passage.
The position OF this danger will at favorable opporu
| nifty, be examined and further information given
All bearings magnetic. Variation IA deg westerly in
4 1861.
/ By command of their lordships
1 GEO HENRY RICHARDS, photographer.
\
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DENEDICTINE.
ID The Queen of Liqueurs made by the Benedictin(
monks tie most delicious cordial introduced into h
country
As an appetiz.r digestive and TONGUE has no rival
highly recommended W The medical faculty Of France, nQ
Agents for The United sia,sss and Canada; III
-6 Wale, street, New York.
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By james ". Taylor & Son, Auctlonecr5,
TO. s2l Main street,
tbrap d0Ors IA loy the SpntSwpOI Hotel
GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT. IN RICH

GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT, IN KfCH-
~ MOED UNDER DECREE CT COURT
city OF Richmond entered on the 4th Of December.
1888 In the chancery suit of Gates against Tyler's
administrator &c. l shall on THURSDAY the TIN
upon the premises, to sell ut public auction, to the
highest bidder. the HOUSE AMI LOT in the bill
and proceedings mentioned, upon the following
terms One-third cash the remainder on credit
of six and twelve months. taking from the pur-
chaser negotiable notes With Interest added from
the day Of sale, and retaining the title until the
whole purchase be paid.
The lot IS In the city Of Richmond on the eastern
side OF st. James street between Rak, and Charity,
ming back one hundred and thirty feet In an eastern
direction. The lot has on il Z good framed dwell
ing. THOMAS j. EVANS,
Special Commissioner.
Sale to he conducted by JAMES VI. TAYLOR &
Son, AuctiOnecrs. de 2s-Ift
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FOR RENT AT AUCTION.

DUBLIC RENTING JANUARY %,
I i.s9 0e JACKSOE'S RIVER HOTEL, Al
JaCkSnN'S RIVER DEPOT. CHESAPEAKE
AID OHIO RAILROAD This house s. c"nye'
nient t. sulphur and Alum Springs IS IN ne
midst OF line hunting and fishing grounds, couie
be advantage, usly occupied Is u boarding Schcoi'
has been successfully operated Tor the past TWO
wears - hotel by Mcssrs. Coghil.
'>TartI,l, Fnr an. vet- Possession gwen Al once.
Holm {. CARPENTER,
Administrator Robert Irvine. deccafef.
Jackson's River, December 18th 1893. the EL-'d