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Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

KILLED. d. Rives Pollard, editor OF the
Soufhern Opfnion, was shot dead in Richmond,
last week, by a man named Grant, whose family
Pollard had slandered through the columns of his
nauer
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

TIE gigantic election frauds in New York city
ese not to be passed over lightly. The Tribune
assures ita readers that the matter /. is being
prosecuted with vigof and resolution. and ~
y wiz Be pushed on V the end" =. -,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

In Busmrss.-EdwardN ehlett, formerly of this
county, has engaged in the Hardware business
at Santa Rosa, Sonoma county, and VIM. john
son, late Of Weaverville, in the Tin business 81
Eurska, Humboldt Bay.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

REcovERISa.-The little son of Mr.. A. Iugra-
ham, who was shot through the head by an
other boy some weeks since, has so far recov-
cred as to be aoH to be about the streets. The
ugly wound where the ball passed out of the
cheek shows how miraculous was his escape
with life 81
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

EAsrsas PAFsRs. Mr.. 0bsrdeener received
iess Eastern magasines and pictorials by last
4nday's mail-ths hrst for month. We re-
safn him big vote of thanks for the lavish
manner in which this Office was remembered.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

BEAUTIFUL and glorious is the Christian con-
ception of Heaven. Let not reason or phloso-
ply seek to destroy the fabric of his hopes. Let
the first picturing Of infant imagination liuger
with him until he goes down to the bottomless,
shoreless stream, whose silent waves have eat
away the little island which stood in TIL river
of Time
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

tAts Norlos-That Abe LOTHIAN has removed
p,s once to the drug store, and that be wants
~ persons who owe him to pay up. he is pre-
psseo 70 attend to FIRE and life insurance bust
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

GREAT PArER.-Seventy tons of paper and
two tons of ink are used weekly in printing the
London Times, whilst the daily issue weighs
from eleven to twelve TONS To do this work
two ten-cylinder hoe presses and two eight-cyl-
inder Applegarth machines are used, capable of
working 6fty-six thousand an hour.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ii o o 6 p h y.-The undersigned has opened
in GATES BUILDING Court street, where he will
remain for two three weeks. Persons DESTROYS of hay
ing Pictures taken and finished in the approved style
of the Photographic art invited to cell early the
Picture nearly Close and he will positively
not remain longer than the time above specified.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05
Weayerville, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1868.
CHRISTMAS TREE

The members of the Christmas Committee are
requested to meet ct the Court room at 81 o'cl'k
this Saturday evening, December 5th.
D. E. GoRpoN Chairman.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

The appleton Tracy Co." movement with extra Jew
els, Chronometer Balance, Patent Dust Cap, Patent
Safety Pnion, &c, in aoz Gold Joints, s34 coin.
The in 4oz. case SST. In 5oz $40 coin
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

THE MURDRRERs OF BURKE AND BUCKMAN OVER
TAKEN-SIx KILLED, TWO M0RTALLY WOUND
ED AND ONE ESCAPES
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05
> Watch in 21z OF. IS karat Gold Hunting

"P s. BARTLETT Watch in ~ Is karat Gold Hunting
Case, $50 COIN Ffs
"waltham Watch Co." Watch in ~ o. IS karat Gold
Hunting Case, $S4 COIN - 81 y
"Appleton Tracy Co." Watch in 2% o. Is karat Gold
Hunting Case, $s7 coin
Any additional weight 81 per dw or $50 per o. extra
19rWe will send any of the above by Wells,
Fargo Co.'s Express, with bill to collect on de.
livery, and give the purchaser the privilege TO
examine the Watch before paying. All Express
charges, however. to be paid by the purchaser.
But If the amoant Of the price Of the Watch is re-
mitted TO us Nth the order, ee uRt prepay the en-
press charges to San Francisco owrselses In send
lug money, drafts on Wells, Fargo Co. are
preferred.
We wish it distinctly understood that these
Watches are the very best, with all the latest i'm
provements, and that they are in perfect running
order, and if any of them do not perform we'll.
we VIII exchange it, or refund the money
EfH@ Please state that you saw this in the
TRINITY JOURNAL
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05

The "Watham Watch Co." movement, with Jewels
Chronometer Balance, Patent Dust Cap, Safety
Pinon, &C.. in Soz. case, with Gold JOINTS $50 COIN
The same In 4oE. case, $50. In 5oz- $50 coin.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-12-05
LOOK AT THESE PRICES
FOR GENUINE
" ALTMAN WATCHERS :!

The P 3. Bartlett movement with Jewels Chro
noIneter Balance Patent Dust Cap Patent Safety Pin
ion. and all other late improvements, in a solid 3oz
Coin Silver Hunting Case with Gold Joints, $27 coin.
The same in OF. case $50. In 5oz. case, $33 COIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
EVENING STAR.
I'D IELLeRNMs. Nc.

We ttN- "tGltir-cI --c,JGAts ~ the ia
CAV" lua Il Per. g. Area the saog,, q.
-E'--.et O.. sound hkr hat OF . I;s,.r.g -
-'-'- -Lr -a'A IL, -Ir-..u shoN< f-auo e mn "a
IvI p a pain ,r-- F-naln- sr..rii.-g -,
u 'u'L- M a. E-r~n - ever IN II -nids =. fa
,ss' .a.aI -i,y-
= p ro.- 81 -Ttisr nd Tr.jI.s We s.,.l
fCr ...Fi HT t~.sl AoLscE rx-Arfit,- q :
. -'-i ai-i-'- a" ''@i.usd sSn.oln aIrna,r. end
ga --. S'i73 .f- N. The Ad---.i,-- ...L--,,.
I'd -i.' in,"1'r tssCy IA Sta. ot,ica~ ana
Pc i' - Uiih g. Ius ,ficaiio.
ARA -uiehts have y IN made --ith ONE OF
tne ir.ti7 frtu u.- % g pads . AIRY l.l. r.4.s.
aho ib'- ihr''it~ .r n. sold .-s laI sailors
mas etnNeut'Dr IN PhiladeiuLir on the lst
turn fIe-. ~ "
'Toy"rTOr BT.,U uiow hts issued procIaua-
! on Gaining upon the militia of tn State 70 or
game a once lac SAYS h- hopes there will b !.
vice.
De Alabama Legislature met yesterday in
extra SESSION. OCyernor Smith sent IN a slorL
messsg- in relation to registration.
Tne Gamase tn the railroad between Mont
soDrry and Mobile has been repaired and
uaihs are running on schSd dule time.
Az RFPublIcan mass meeting aud barba cue
ID haitIgh, No IN Carolina, live thousand w ere
present..
Ihe Masonic HANG uet at St. LOUIS on Monday
evening is de scrIoed as the most splendid at
fair OF the kind ever seen in the West.
Cnlisd States Minister Caldwell to Bolivia
and Hiram ketChum, Collector of Customs for
Alaska. sailed yesterday from New YORK.
The total number OF voters registered in St.
Louis up TO Monday was 2i,2s7; total rejected,
jyl.
AT New York yesterday the case az iiust
Commiss ioner RoiIins was again postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
Proclamation Of .o..rnor Brownlow.


CALLING oUT STATE TROOPS III TENNESSEE
A proclamation from Gov. Brownlow of
Tennessee inst issued declares that there are
armed bands of secret Guns pirators against the
Sta'e VINO have bssn committing, and continue
10 Commit, outrages upon defenceless, inofen-
sIve loyal citizens. 1t recites an act of the
out the militia, and says, in pursuance OF this
act, call upon good, loyal and patriotic peo-
pie, white and colored, Of every county Ia the
state to proceed without delay to raise conpa-
MES OF loyal, able bodied men, and report the
same TO me at Nashville. Whether any OF the
companies, white or colored, SO organized
Will be call into the field will depend
entirely upon the conduct of the people
themselves, that there will be no OCCASION
to call out these troops, but that
the efforts of all citizens to preserve
thus obviate the necessity of this stern
resort. But if, unhappIly, better councils do
not prevail and order is not restored, and 1 am
compelled 10 put down armed marauders by
force, 1 propose TO meet them with such mum.
bers and In such manner as the exigency shall
demand, whatever may be the conseu uences,
and Will not be deferred from the discharge of
my duty herein by threats Of violence from
rebel speakers or rebel newspapers, nor by any
other means Of intimidation
The Governor adds: He prefers these troops
snail be raised in East Tennessee, and there fore
does not limit the number Of companies In any
county"
In reference TO the promise OF Federal troops
10 keep peace, he says: "Should the department
commanders BE- furnished with q sufficient
force TO keep order. will cheerfully CO. operate
with him, In that the State guards may not BE-
called into service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

you are suffering from rec uts OF early tod,,cr.
uons, SLsi elect does u produce pom your genera
neatnr DO you feel weak, deblitated, ,es~iy ii red
Does little extra exertion produce pa pitstiop OF
yonr kidneys freauently get out Of order 2 Do Won
nave spells OF short brsathing, or tys A.
your bowels constipstedf DO You nave sp~li. 81
taindns, or PUSHES Of blood to :ne hesJf fs your
ing upon this sub,ectf DO yon feel dnlI ,i,,,s.
moping, tired OF company Of lief DO Won ,.,.h =.
be ieft alone, 70 get away from everybody DOES .ny
little thing make you start or ;umpp IL your siesn
SrSEsn Ss tssslsssf 10 the lrstre Of your eye ss
you ENJOY yourself In society as ws,iY Do yo1
pursue your business with the came euersyS no
yon feel 40 much confidence in yourselfs Are
your spIiS duii and faeeing, given to fts
or dyspepsis. Have you restless nichtsS Yonr
BACK weak, your knees weak. and have but iitte
Ape nsg g9S attribute this to dyspepsis or
Now, reader, secret habits, yenere.I a,....~
badly cured, and excesses, are all capable OF mr.
duc1nR weal ness In the genera We oreans DiI
You ever think that those bold. defiant enerset,c
pelse'er,ng, sucoessmi busiaess men are al~ ays
those whose senerstive organs are in perfect
healthr You never hear such men compIain of
being melancholy, Of Nervousness OF paIpttotion
OF tne neart They are never afraid they canuot
sqoceea IN business; they don't become sad and
aiscouraged; they are always polite end pleasant
In the company Of ladies, and lock then right in
the face-none OF your downcsst looks or any Other
meanness about them. " As 0'"o'
the effects OF abuses and excesses have hronsht
about that state OF weak that has reduced fhe
general system 80 much az to irduct Almosk avery
other toTm OF disease-idiocy. lunscy, paraiysis
form OF disease which humanity is heir to- and the
real cause OF the trouble scarcely ever suspeoted
and have doctored for all but the right one Dis
eases OF These organs require the use Of Diuretic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

RUSSIA AND THE USITsD SrATss-A letter
from B-rlln, IN the Northeastern Correspon
dence. says that all accounts agree in attribu-
tIng TO Russia the plan of forming a close al
nance with the United States in lew Of the
Eastern question, aud that her over lures ha We
been very favOrably received by the Govern
ment n Washington. The first manifestation
OF the new alliance, II appears, Is TO be a Jnt
intervention In favor of Cretan independence,
IN which Prussia, who has also been con-
cerned in the negotiations, will take part. On
the other hand, great efforts are still made to
bring about rdPproeAeDeHt between Austris
and Prussia. This, the correspondent says,
Was the subject OF the long interview which
t0ok place recently at Munich between Prince
hAS nlohe Uhe Bavarian Premier) and the
- Pror OF Austria The latter SAID on this
ossolon that he had no objection TO the pro.
PSsed TdIProcheneRt, but that IL did not depend
On hlm alone 10 establish il. Another piece Of
news gwen IN the letter is that Her Won Ken
dell, ~ no accompanied Count Bismarck W nen
The latter met with his late accident, has gone
To Lucerne 10 have a political interview with
Lord Stanley. "Lucerne," says the CORES
pOndent has just now become the object of
diplomatic pilgrimages. which proves that
England sulI maintains her prestige in the
ryrs Of continental politicians"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Money is now Just as plenty and as e1sily
borrowed in New York As al any tune during he
Summer; and rates for call loans ara as low
ruling from TO per cent. The banks have
talked of putting mp discounts: but il is only In
exceptional cases where IL has been done
There Is a wholesome recollection, however o Z
the tight squeeze which has usually been ex-
perlenced about this season, which causes
specnlatiOns on the Stock Exchange 70 b. very
slack and gives confidence 10 the bears. Stocks
have sold down TO point where prudeut
operators hesitate 20 go short; but they eau
tously hold of from going long atil after tue
first week In October, when pretty lively re-
yiyal is expectpd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
TRIAL OF THE EypREss RosRrRS

TORONTO, Sept 1.-THE express robbers
were again before the Police Commissioners
to-day, when Dan Thompson was discharged
ana then gave evidence for the defence, which
went 70 snow that the robbery had been
planned with the co. operation of the EXPRESS
messenger, Brown; that there was no violence
used, and that the offence was simply embez-
Element, which is not extradition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

ABOUT sixty capitalists were expected Tnes-
day. 10 arrive at West Point, York river, from
baItlmore, with the view o. purchasing land
IN that section of the State. for the accom- moda-
ton OF some thousand 10 twelve hundred e.ni-
grants.
Tuesday, while Mrs. Thornton, the prepre-
tr'ss OF the Richmond House, Richmond, was
AZ supper. some one entered her sitting room
and carried Oft "a small table, which cont u n ed
500 in money and about $1,000 IN bonds, re-
ceip's and other valuable papers. The rob-
berry, it Is thought was perpetrated by a colored
man, who has been in Mrs. Thorntons employ
since few days only.
Capt. II. II. Dinw iddie late assistant pro.
lessor at the Virginia Military Institntp, has
received the appointment Of Professor of
chemistry and Natural Philosophy IN the
University of Texas.
The corn crop in the lower Valley is short in
consequence OF drought The fruit crop in the
Valley has been almost total failure. Last
year it was very abundant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

Milford, MSS, recently, n number OF
lti" chlldr"n were playing upon a sand bank,
" h"n n caVrd in, burying five of them, o.
WI N only tVO were taken out alive.
- romance occUrrrd d in the VIII te Noun
iain~. n eeaunfuI young lady has become
tnamoFe ed Sith guide, and there Is trouble in
her family IN consequence.
|" here = d-fi It of cash in the Post Of
htr ~ SITlnghtld II inois, to tie amoEnt OF
>lf, O. O. sf,GO The Government will not
To- tie smCURf-
~ Lcru hrnh-riy ihlnks the population -
irtI.HslBg too ia>t Va Ia gland, ana wants a
rg'sAsure To .Inu the number oi children IN
zach family 10 -hTee. His own family, how
N'T, has a'r.s@y rSeSrded th,= standard.
ss-TBs s.Cify fatb-rS" cfCnEc9so Are corssd :.
srng IN or'iinsr.cs "a prevent geese from ma
'.as aflar.z. -t. ... ....-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
After the Grecian,
RX .AHN L. III

bh "OHN IAIL.
When lovely woman stoops 10 troIic.
And rues the ruse, alas. too late.
what balm shall >oOthe her meloncolic,
what art shall Sc: her back up straight!
The orly thing for the disaster
The only way her woe to end,
Is u apply mustard plaster
If She won't do u. let her bend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
NEw YoRK-rIRsr RoARp
[Bv Bankers and BROKERS TELEGRAPH /,

Lewis johnson & Co. quote stocks and bond
10 home and foreign markets a. follows:
NEW YORK, Sept. I7.-Eirst Board-U s. g.
ISL, coupon, ia; 6.20s, ls6l coupons, II3S;
le6l, coupon, 1923; ls65, coupons, lIOs; Isoa,
coupon, new, 1OSA; 6.a0's, 1861, coupon. los .
lO4Os, coupons, l04 Z; Pacific Mail, TO- q; OHIO
and Miss Certificates, 99as Mariposa,i; Atiantic
Mail, 20; Canton, i6s; Cumberland, 32X; W.
U. Telegraph, 34k; Quicksilver, i0a; Boston
Wafer Power. l52s; N. Y. Central, I25s: Erie,
a.; do. preferred, none; Hudson, l&0; Reaiine,
S1s; Michigan Central, none; Michigan South.
ern. II IS; Illinois CentTaI, none; Cleveland and
Pittsburg, sSa; Northwest, s9i: do. preferred
s94; Cleveland ana Toledo, 1O2A; Rock Island,
l02A; Fort Wayne, l09a; Alton & Terra Hauta
40 Toledo Wabash, 62a; Adams Ex, 50s,
Wells, Fargo d 60. Exp, 27b; American Ex-
press As; United States Express, A.; Mer-
chants Union. "a; Chicago & Alton, I5JJs; do
prfd, 156. Market strong.
By Clble.
LONDON, Sept. 7-l1:lS q. m.-Consol for
money, "a Bonds, 7iE; Illinois 81; Erie. 3Oa.
FRANKFORT. Sept. Ill: rs a m.-Bonds, IS
LIVERPOOL Sept. E-ll:l5 a. m.-Cottou-
Sales estimated at 1900 bales; Middling Up
lands, 10; Orleans, 104.
LONDON, Sept. I7-l:20 p. m.-Cousols for
money and account, 94k; Illinois, 9Ux; Bonds,
-, Ere. 3J4.
LIVERPOOL. Sept. 1G-l:2O p. m.-Cotton mar
ket advancing sales IJ,OUJ bales: Middhng Up
lands, 10 = Orleans. I03s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
Tar SupERvIsoRsHrps.-The s.a.apsnt tha

THE SUPERVIsoRsHPs.-The statement tha.
ommissiorrr Rollinsis being urged ~ accede
10 Secretary McCulIoch's proposition 10 divide
the supervisorships half and half between
Democrats and Republicans amounts to this
tina. every politician who has succeeded in
CITING his own man dominated in his distinct
Is willing and anxiVUs ths- some other mans
man in somebody else's district should D.
traded of, so long as he ge;s what he himself
wants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

~Young men Of nineteen az Salt Lake must
marry or pay Brigham $500
~Boston has q free school for seamen and
their children.
k1The Burial Board of Carlisle, Eng,and.
has been bigoted enough to refuse a da,,1hf -
the privilege Of placing ON the torabs .ope or her
father the words, Mot lost, but gone before
because he had been an actor and clark Ola
"a &c course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

TRADES UNIoNs.-Some of the trades unions
have looked with disfayor upon the competi-
tIon Of women in certain branches Of NEE chanr-
cal 3rt. The Albany convention, last week
and now the Chicago conNentian of trades
unions have passed resolutions IN favor of the
women The Chicago resolution is as folio VS.:
ResoJred, That the low wages. long hours
and dana ging service 10 which muititudes of
working girls and women are doomed DESTROY
health. and are a standing reproaoh TO ciyiliza.
tion mat we would urge them TO learn trades
engage in business, join our labor unions. a.
use any other honorable means to persuad. or
force men to render unto every woman accord.
ing - her works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
SUICIDE By IAUD.NTN

BOSTON, Sept. f7.-Lieut. CollR W. Kenyon.
at the Boston House, from the effects of lauda
mum. After taking the poison he informed the
landlord OF what he had done and said to him:
"Do all you can TO save me-" physician
was Immediately called, who administered all
the known remedies without avail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
DRY GOODS
AT Low PRICIs.
BOGAN 4 WYLIE,
No. 329 SEVENTH STREET,
between New York avenue and L street.
ia n -3m

ITNITER STATES PATENT 0FTI0k,
On the petition Of JAMES. = siNpsOs, of
sss Sn pr % s q
1854, for an Improvement in Dry Docks:
mi. ds &. & day 3 ID be heard
Ierson;, may oppose this eaten,ion poiections
this Office twenty days before the day Of bs airing
sc lolaw3w Commissioner Of Patents.
INITED STATES PATENT OFsIO1
sst,sOs Ss'fsTiss s ami
pT.ybs sr Il. .4s.nsgn Nav SIa
them the 9th day Of January 1855, a. reissued
ment in, Operating Slice Valves in DIRECT hc:i n
a. this office on the aist DAY Of D-cember next
Any peIsos may oppose this extension; Ob,sc
ing. ELISHA F0OTE,
sel6 lAwsw Commissioner Of P.tents.
OhfhAhs' EoGkT, ssg,.Hh.I ls:h, lsss Dis
,s't:oIp ,s Chs ,n:s Of MAsTaA ". BIRD and WM.
.sS the Epqru
SsSsS
distribution of the personal estate OF said aece ssed
AID Of the asset. in hand as far q. the same hav.
where al the erediters and asiEs Of said deces ed
aas &
from ell benefit in said deceased estate provided
Q COPY OF this order be published snce a ve,k for
three weeks in the Evening Star" previous to
the said day.
Test JAS. O'BEINE
sc 16-lav3ws Register Of Wills
TINITED STATES PATENT OHFICE,
u WAsHtNGToN. d O., August gs lsss
On the petition Of IA BON II. ALLAN Of Boa
ton, hassachusetA pray ing for the extension of n
patent granted him on the 5th day Of December
ings:
II 10 ordered that said petition be heard at th,s
once on the 23d day Of November ne 1T Anv -.
son may oppoee this extension Obiections d.
positons. and other papers should be fled in ,b,
Office twenty days before the day Of hearing
ELISHA FOOTE
seI-lse5W Comm issioner OF Paten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17
A COMMITTEE FROM NOVA SCOTIA
COMING TO WASHINGEON

HALIFAX, Sept LIN the House of Com
mons last night a petition from this city was
presented, praying that commissioners be sent
20 washington to look after the interests of
Nova Scotia, in connection with the RaciDroci
" committee appointed by the u. =. Congress
10 prepare resolutions on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

Mr.. j. J. MCMAHoN is in tbs ci;y represe NJ
ing Ill is said Hon. e.. l.. stllAndigham's views
IS 10 the distribution Of q Government patronage
IN the State OF Ohio, with what efec- is no: YET
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

NEWSPAPER INPBCUNIOsITY.-As a startling
evidence Of the money made in the newspape
buSIness here, We may state that the Alton
DsaOcTat has sued the Alton Telegraph for the
sum Of seven dollars and fifty cents. which the
former has hitherto been unable 70 collect and
the latter been unable to pay. The progress
OF This suit Will be watched with the deepest
anxiety by the parties interested and the com
munlty 2 g'perally.-AhOR Cor. Of the So. L0uis
RrIgb tsra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-17

PoLITICAL.-General Fitzpatrick, who has
just returned to tins country after an absence
OF three years in Chill, has entered actively on
the canvass for Grant and ColfaX. He SPOKE
at Orange, New Jersey, last night, and will
speak at the Cooper Institute, in New York
city, o-night.
- Senator Van Wrinkle Is on the stump for
Grant Id Colfa1.
AT the Republican mass meeting IN Balti-
more last night, under the auspices Of tue Re-
publican State Executive COMMITTEE, speeches
were made by Hon. John A Creswell, Archi-
bald Surfing, John T.. Smith, and Others. A
salute was fired in honor or the Republican
victory in Maine.
Ea-Secretary Stanton expects 10 start West
this week, 10 take part in the canpaign. He
will speak al Pittsburg, Cleveland. Detroit,
Chicago, st. Louis. Cincinnati, anu Dayton,
ard pos sibly at a few osher points. lie tn"n
intends 10 visit New York. III ume 10 enter the
field there.
The Richmond Dispatck recently said:-''lf
Maine shall show gain. large OF small, for the
Radicals, seymour may consider his chances
of being a successor OF GeorEA W asningtJn a.
small indeed "
Two negro members of the South Carolina
Legislature, elected by Republicans announce
their intention OF voting for Seymour and
Blair.
Lieut.. Governor Jones, OF Texas, Dem
ocratic EIector, is out In favor - universal
suffrage, and Asks '. neither d. shall retire from
the ticket.
The Cincinnati Gc->.,e says g. o. R4pUbli-
cans in that place hook part in the lemsnstrs-
uons Of 10Y over the Maine election, aad 5,tAo
,Crches were csrred In the PROCESSION.
- The Democrcy OF BROOKS county, Ga, b sd
a meeting last week ,shich was addressed in a
yerv forsibie speech bY Moses Knight, coll
< red nsIa, until recently leading Repr eli.
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