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New York Stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26-Money easy at 5 a 8 per
cent on CALI prime discounts 81 a. per Ster-
ing Exchange at 1857 a 1904 for prime bills. Gold
irregular and unsettled opened at 44I declined to
IA advanced to 49, and closed at 145s. The amount
of Gold on the way from Europe is increasing; two
TO three millions are known to have been shipped
Governments are a. per cent. better and closed
steady. Henry Clewes 81 Co. furnish the following
40 quotatons:-Coupon 6's 1881, 113s az 113J; dc
1O7t q 1919; 1O-4C's, los a 1851. large short in
teres made recently has had the effect to advance
prices
Border State bonds dull; old Tennessee's, ess "a
~ new do G2a a. $50; old North Cardinals ii q
"a; new do 10 9 u; old Virginias Sc new do, 52I
@55.
The railroad market is steady though not partcu-
larly active Dealings in Erie smaller than OF late
and fluctuations less violent. ST Paul has absorbed
much att 'ntinn, and prices have fallen under con-
siderable sales. Central, Rock island, Fort
have ADVANCED during the day, though Central is
somewhat off at close The following are $50 fig
Canton, As g &c; Water Power Co.. 1871 a. 153
Cumberland, % q 50; Adams Express, Az q As;
Western Union Telegraph, 3IJ; New York Central
125 q 1855; Ere. 49t q 49I; do preferred. 70 q II
Hudson, 1901 a 1856; Reading, 9OH a 81 Wabash, 52i
g OF; st Paul. I64 q 765; 10 preferred, 83t a. s35
Michigan Central, 119; Michigan Southern, S3S "a
S32; illinois Central, 143 1433 Cleveland Pitts
99a q 10 Chicago & North Western, So a s3s; do
ford & Erie, PIT a %.
Mining shares dull but improved; Smith g. Parm-
alec 405; &c CORY 1896.
The receipts at the Sub-Trsasury to-day amounted
81. Exports for the week, exclusive of Specie SO,
66S,674.
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pv,egs, OPINION on RAlLnoAp srssIDlps

The Executive having submitted to the At
torpev General certain questions as to the
payment of subsidy TO the Pacific Railroads
Mr. Eyarts. in communication to the Presi.
dent, dated New York, Aug. p, says:
have given a careful examination to the
statues regulating The construction of the
Pacific railroads, in reference to the duty oil
the Executive upon the Commissioners report
of the satisfactory completion OF successive
sections OF the roads, and find it not very easy
to lay out a practical course for executive
action which shall observe at once the con-
ditions of rapid opening of the roads to travel
and security for the ultimate sufticlency or the
structures. l presume that L shall be ape 10
suggest a course which will meet the full OBJ
ligaUion of the Executive in these respects, nut
it will REQUIRE more time and attenlon imam L
have as vet al my command. L would there.
fore respectfully advise that the same course
should be taken upon the sections of the Union
Pacific railroad now ready for the advance of
the Government subsidy as has been taken
here tofore, aud that any change which may
finally be determined on may safely be reserv-
ed for future applications. In the meantime
the attention of the company has been called
10 the situation OF the work, which has gwen
rise to the Solicitu lie of the Executive, ana the
propriety of satisfying the governmental 10 the
progress of work on the sections heretofore
to bring them up to the standard OF
permanent completion will doubtless be press
ed on the company by the government dlrec-
tors Before any further application for suosI,
dy will need to be acted upon by you L snail
have been able to give full answer TO the
questions submitted to me.
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ANOTHER CRIMINAL PARDoNED.
MASSACHUSETTS.
VISIT OF MILITARY.

BOSTON, Aug. 26.-Company B, Washington
Greys, and a battalion of cavalry of New York
arrived here this forenoon and were received
by the Boston Lancers, and escorted through
the principal streets to the Hancock House.
They leove Tomorrow morning for Providence.
During their sojourn in this city they will be
the guests OF the Lancers.
The Chinese Embassy at noon to-day paid
an official visit to Governor Bullock, at the
State House, where brief address was made
by the Governor and Mr.. Bur.ingame. Ar
rangements are being made by a number of
leading citizens, for a complimentary dinner
to Mr.. Burlng anne and other members OF the
embassy.
HEAVY FORGERY.
A young man named George Sackrider,
clerk in the employment of Sackrider & King,
commission merchants, forged checks to the
amount of six or eight thousand dollars
which were paid by the Market Bank-and
then absconded. His whereabouts are as yet
unknown.
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co LOB ADO


ST. LOUIS. Aug. 26.-Denver dispatches say
a large band of Arrapahoe Indians are com
hitting depredations in southern Colorado.
Gen. Hall has applied to Gen. Sheridan for as
sistance and he will leave for the threatened
settlements himself tomorrow. G Ems. Sher-
man and Augur reached Fort Landers yester-
day.
Gen. Sherman's daughter Minnie was thrown
from her horse on Monday and badly bruised.
The accident will detain the General at Fort
Landers for few days.
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GREAT BRITAIN.


LONDON, Aug. 26.-It is said here that the
ocean mail service between the United States
and Great Britain, via. the Southampton line,
will be soon discontinued, and the mails will
all be sent via. British steamers from Queens
town. Although this is known to be in ac-
cordance with the proposition made to Post
master General Randall sometime since by the
British postal authorities through Mr.. Troll
lope Americans here hesitate to believe that
their Government has assented to an arrange
ment which would reduce the present service
nv nearly one half, and deny mail carriage to
several steamers which have proved to be
among the fastest engaged in the trans-Atlan-
tic trade.
Reverdv johnson, the American Minis
ter. had an audience with Benz amin Disraeli
at Hughenden Manor.
SPAIN.
MADRID, Aug. 26-The reported death ct
Gen. Dulee, which has been extensively clrcu-
lated is denied on good authority.
SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 26.-The defeat OF the
Sappho Yesterday is explained by the fact that
she was not in proper condition to enter the
regatta, and in consequence met with series
of provoking accidents which really put her
out of the race long before its conclusion 1t
seems the Sappho was in dock all night pre-
| yious to the regatta undergoing repairs to her
hull and rigging, which was damaged last week
| IN collision with the EnchantresS. The work
was hurrledly done so that she might be ready
I9r me race, and the repairs were incomplete
When the signal gun'was fred the yachts all
got falr start The Sappho was behind, but
was steadily gaining on the Omara when the
fore gah-t0psall gave away. In spite of thi:
accident she soon mended her speed and sue
eeeded in passing the Omara. She was push
ing ahead under fine Roadway, and with good
prospects of coming up with the other yachts
when her fore boh-stay parted Temporary
repairs We're made and the schooner was again
making up for her lost time, when, in conse
quence of the loss of the bob-stay, her jibboon
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DEATH OF HON. JAMES MANI

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. &C. - Hon. James
Mann, the only Democratic member OF Con-
gress from Louisiana, died this morning OF
congestion of the brain. Both branches of the
Legislature adjourned out of respect to his
memory. The House adopted resolutions of
sympathy, and voted to attend his funeral in
body.
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Foreign Markets,

FRANKFORT, Aug. 26-Forenoon. States
5-20's 74s.
money.
American securties-UniedSta States 5-2Os ny; Erie
shares 324; Illinois Central shares 9la.
LIVERPOOL, Aug: 26-Atternoon.-Cotton continues
buovant. Red Wheat los lid Cheese declined to
5ss 81. Lart fat. Spirits Turpentine declined to
26s. Other articles unchanged.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. % ood Evening.-cotton buoyant
ana advanGeu safs ~ Uop 5aes Middling upands
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NEW EHAMPsHIR E.
FATAL ACCIDENT

FATAL ACClDENI.
CONCORD, Aug. 26.-Charles Clark son OF
G. w. Clark, Esq, of Endfield, accidentally
shot himself through the temple and died in
stantly last night, while out coon hunting,
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HSSOU RI
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.

CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-The Republicans of the
First Congressional District, this morning re-
nominated Gen. W. A. Pile for reelection to
Congress-
DENIAL OF THE SECRET ORGANIZATION.
The Republican this morning enphati-
cally denies many of the assertions made by
the " De mocrat," in relation to the secret or
ganization alleged to exist in this and other
States by the latter paper, and expresses the
opinion that no such organization exists.
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Are Won Willing To worIk .
Trottipe waggOn for sale

7 I'VE young n'en can find permanent and profit
IL able employment by applying at office of
EASTERN MANUF'G CO.,
auo05d5ts l09 Middle st Portland
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AUCTION SALES.
Rare Chance for Rusiness ,

w IL De sold at Public Auction on Thursday,
~, h iu g, at O'Clock M on the premises
O. 80 W. VIZ lsMn OF Auburn, about ome-th I'd OF
Phi ILE%E, with an ample supply OF water the
year fOuhd, llcated on Royals River together with
ABOUT Two acres OF Land and the Buildings thereon
eonsis ing OF a new two story Nj IL 4Ox66 build
ing adjoining, 2Ox4O containing Run OF Stones for
Corn, now in operation. Two 1 story HouaeS and
Shed near MILL All the work was done in . most
substantial manner, by an experienced Mill WriebG
Facilities for transportation unequaled. This h a
rare Oppo tunity the FIGURING b Ill business
th ugh tho premises and location are superior for
many kinds of manufacturing
Terms made known at time and place OF sale.
A., VIM. W. ROWE.
Auburn, Me, Aug 81 1885, au22lfd
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THE CATTLE PLAGUE.

THE CATTLE PLAGUE.
The health authorities are making strenuous
efforts to suppress and destroy the disease
among cattle arriving in this city. On Mon.
day drove of eighteen animals from Missouri
was taken 80 the cattle yard in Tooth street
near the East River, when twelve OF the mum
Der We're subsequently, discovered to be suffer
ing from disease One of them was unable to
stand and was killed. The apparently vel
animals We're placed in quarantine. The State
Commissioners continue their investigation of
the plague at Buffalo. 1t has made its appear
ance among several droves in that city. On
Thursday six animals from different yards
were condemned, and from Monday to Satur-
day over fifty-three were condemned, and the
remainder were so badly bruised in transporta-
ton that it was not considered advisable to al
low them to be sold Tor food. The suddeness
with which the plague develops itself was in
stanced on Friday evening, when a lot OF fine
Indiana cattle, eight car loads, arrived in But
fIlo apparently healthy and sound. On Sat-
urday several of them were discovered to have
the malady, of which they showed no symp-
toms few hours previous. The rest of the
drove were detained until it was proved they
were fit to be sold.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF sPIRITUALIsTs.
ROCHESTER,, Aug. 26-The Fifth National
Convention of Spirtualists assembled in this
city Yesterday. Isaac Rhen, presided, and
Committees on Finance, Resolutions and Bu-
sinesS, were appointed. At the afternoon ses-
sion, Dorcus M. Fox, of Lyons, Michigan, was
elected President, Henry L. Child, of Phla-
delphia, Secretary, and NJ. D. Dyott. of Phila-
delpha, Treasurer. A Committee on Educa-
ton was appointed, consisting of five ladies'
and five gentlemen. A prayer through me-
dunn for the late Rev John Perpont,' was Of
tered up. The evening session was devoted to
conference on a resolution of personal exper
fence. A poem was read by Miss Nettie Peace,
of Indiana. This forenoon's session was Oc-
cupied in hearing reports of Committees on
the purchase of emblems, and the organiza-
ton of a secret society. Both reports were
voted down. The attendance was large.
LABoRER's WANTED.
Governor Fletcher, of Missouri, in letter
to the Citizens Association, says he will ap-
point an agent in New York to forward labor
ers to the West, and that Missouri can en-
plos fifty thousand of unemployed people of
the East
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HAYTI.

Haytien advices state that several English
merchants who refused to pay their quota OF
the forced loan have been imprisoned until
they disgorge
Several respectable citizens had been shot
by, Salnave, and the merchants of Port au
Prince were required to reopen their stores
on penalty of being considered enemies of the
government
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W. PATTEN a. co., AuctIoneers
OFFICE IA EXCHANGE ST.
Furniture at No. 1aDantorth 81

Ober g. HDAY, Aug 20, at 10 A. NJ, two Cham
Pain ed ~, spring and Hair Mattresses Bedsteads
Air TiSh Srpets, Straw Mating. three Cooking and
and atLnr ySs, Refrigerator, Kitchen Flu nitnI e.
mediatey a,tsr 70 be paid for and removed i'm.
- rh'e- au26Itd
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A NEARLY new New York built Light Wagon,
N weighing about $50 lbs in good order.
Enquire of MARTIN q PENNELl,
jy30dtt Prebe St.
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WEST INDIES.
Ms " u ESs
CUBAN RESTRICTIONS ON TRAyF

CUBAN RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Captain General
of Cuba has notified all Consus that passen-
gers arriving, from abroad not provided with
passport vised by the proper Spanish Consuls
will not be allowed to land, but must return
whence they came unless they own estates on
the island or can give sufficient guarantees for
their conduct while there,
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Counter Show Cases

A IiItOn and Mcfarland Safe !
Tor sale at
Bailey's Gun store. As Exchange %.
tS-All kinds of Sporting Goods selling low.
August o. 1868 d1wis
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NEW ENGLAND
Express Comply.

" Manufacturers of New England.
General Express Forwarders, Collection
and Transportation Agents.
"a Money, Vauables, Parcels and Packages of
every description forwarded.
The lines from Portland to Boston and from Port
land to Bangor and intermediate places, will be
opened for business on Monday, Aug 10th, con-
meeting az Boston for al points North, South and
West.
The lines from Portland 10 Eastport, Calais and
81 John b, and adjacent towns will be opened Tor
business Friday, Aug 18th.
Arrangements are being made tor the opening of
new routes, upon the completion of which due notice
will be given.
p EZRA CARTER, JR., President.
CHAS. H. STODDARD, Sec'y.
D. A. BUTTERFIELD. Gen' Supt.
g. ID. WlLLES, Agent,
Office No SO Exchange and 40 Market Streets
Aug Is dtf
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PENNSYLyANIA,
HE CASE OF HON. CHARLES GILPr


PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26-Hon. Chas. Gil
pin, the present incumbent declines to sur
render the office of United States Attorney
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, to
Hon. Chas. O'Nell, recently appointed to til at
Office by the President. Mr. O'Neill has writ
ten to the Attorney General, who submitted
the letter to the President. Mr.. johnson re-
turned the letter to Mr.. Evarts for his opinion
on the points of law involved in his letter.
Mr.. O'Neill also states the fact of Judge Cad
wallader's declination to administer the oath
OF office on the ground that the appointment
was illegal.
ANOTHER CRIMINAL PARDoNED.
Edwin B. Brock, formerly Deputy Collector
of the Sd Collection District who was con.
victed of executing fraudulent bonds for the
removal of distilled spirits from bonded ware
houses with intent to defraud the government
was released this morning from the Eastern
penitentiary, he having been pardoned by the
President.
DEATH OF CAPT. NONEZ.
Capt. H. 3. Nonez, of the U. S. Revenue
Cutter Service, died at his residence in Will
mington yesterday morning, aged 65 years
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FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT
New YORK, Aug. 26.-A fatal accident &C.
cured yesterday at II o'clock on the Harlem
Railroad, between Paulding's and South Do
yer. 1t appears that freight train ran on a
gravel bank switch near South d over, and be-
fore the engine could be stopped ran into the
full train of gravel cars that We're being got
ready to back on the main track. The engine
and tender turned over and three freight cars
We're completely smashed. A brakeman named
Warner was instantly killed and two others
severely injured. The fireman and engineer
are also dangerously hurt.
FENIANISM
A secret Fenan Convention is in progress at
Mozart Hall "...
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n W. rATfEN 81 CO., Auctioncc,.
OFFICE EXCHANGE STREET.
very Desirable Property on State
Street at Auction

hN SAT Q HDA Y, Aug. Zyth, az 8 O'Clock 2. NJ. on
~ the premises easterly side of Stat, between
Spring and Congress Streets opposite the residence
OF the late Hon. j s. Little, half of the property
known as the OWEN ESTATE. D..
The land shall sell has a front on State Street OF
thirty feet by about hundred and fOrtyLnlne in
depth. ON the premises is two storied wooden
dwelling, with additions, all in fair order and ready
Tor occupancy.
This property being situated on one of the most
delightful Of the many beautiful avenues Of our city,
II should commall tn attention OF all parte. seek
ing spot for desirable residence.
Terms One-quarter cash, remain Ter equal pay ments
in one, two and three years. with note and mOrga
interest six per cent, payable semi-annually. de-
post OF two hundred dollars will be made by the
purchaser at time OF sale. Parties wishing to look
at the premises will find conveyance at the Auction
GERS Office, from to 8 o'clock p. NJ.
August o. 1868 dtd
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BOATS Due.

Among the first boats due here are
theArmada, from Cairo; Palestine,
from Louisville; Silver Moon, for
Memphis; Lorena and Eeni Leoti, for
New Orleans; Meinotte, and Law
lrenee5 for st. Louis; Havana, for
NashvilleS John Kilgour, from New
Orieansi Fannie Brandeis. from.
Nashville; Sam. Orr, from PASSPORT.
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RIVER NEW 8
Fs', Olher Ietve,- Items See Eoasz-th 7.Tg-
sTEAMROAT pRINrfNl,

No printing establishment in the West
mas better facilities or greater ability for
doing fine Steamboat Printing. Our assort-
lent OF 100 Type. though very large and
s OuT yoD department. is under the personal
~ vision of one of the best job printers
nri,,t 6Snlted states. We are prepared TO
etg 80 3Li1aadIng, Cards, Deck and Meal Tick
a. dis nS OF Fare, Mates Tickets for Labor
O1 VIII, q 81 T. orders left with. either of the
" 1eli -ooatS viii be prom nflv affen,led -
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BILITATED,

Whose suferings have been protract-
ed from hidden causes, and whose
cases require prompt treatment to
render existence desirable. Do you
feel weak, debilitated, easily tired2
Does a little extra exertion produce
palpitation of the heart? Does your
liver, or urinary organs, or your kid,
neys, frequently get out Of order? Do
you have spells of short breathing or
dyspepsia2 Are yoar bowels eonstis
pated? Do you have spells of faint
ing, or rushes Of blood to the headP
Is your memory impaired? Is your
mind constantly dwelling upon this
subject Do you feel dull, listless,-
moping, tired of company, of
life? Do you wish to be left
alone, to get away from every
bodyl2a Does any little thing
make you start or jump? Is your
sleep broken or restless? Is the lus-
tire Of your eye as brilliant2 the bloom
of your cheek as bright? Do you en-
Joy yourself in society as well? Do
you pursue your business with the
same energy? Do you feel as much
confidence in yourself? Are your
spirits dull and tagging, given to fits
of melancholy? IF so, do not lay it
to your liver or dyspepsia. Have you
restless nights2 Your back weak,
your knees weak, and have but little
appetite, and you attribute this to
dyspepsia or liver complaint?
How many men, from badly-cured
diseases, from the effects OF self-abuse
and excuses, have brought about that
state of weakness in those organs that
has reduced the general system so
much as to induce almost every other
disease-idiocy, lunacy, paralysis spi-
nal affections, suicide, and almost
every other form Of disease which
humanity is heir to, and the real
cause Of the trouble scarcely ever
suspected, and have doctored for all
but the right one?
Diseases of those organs require the
use Of a diuretic. HELMBOLD'S
FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU is the
great diuretic, and is a certain cure
for diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys,
Gravel, Dropsy, Organic Weakness,
Female Complaints, General Debility,
and all diseases of the Urinary Or
gans, whether existing in male or
female, from whatever cause origin
ating, and no matter of how long
standing. I
If no treatment is submitted to.
Consumption or Insanity may ensue.
Our flesh and blood are supported
from these sources, and our health
and happiness, and that of posterity,
depend upon prompt use of reliable
remedy.
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BU-
CHU, established upward of eighteen
years, prepared by
..'. .H ei-
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ELECTION.

state of Indiana, vanderburgh County
blythe HYNES, CLERK OF
As the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, do
hereby certify to the Sheriff of said
county, what officers are TO be elected at
The second tuesday in October, 1858, at the he
different places of holding elections in
said county, to-wit:
A Lieutenant Governor.
A Secretary of State
An Auditor of State.
a Treasurer of State.
a Clel X of Supreme Court.
A Reporter of Supreme Court. rsg
A superintendent OF Public Instruction.
An Attorney General of State.
A Member OF Congress for the First Con-
gressional District of Indiana.
A Common Pleas judge for the District
composed OF the counties of POSey, War
rick, Gibson. and Marlborough.
One District Attorney for said District.
A Senator from Vanderburgh County:
two Representatives from ka1d county.
A Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit
A treasurer of vanderburgh County.
A Recorder of Deeds OF Vanderburgh'
County.
An Appraiser of Real Estate of said
county.
A County Commissioner for the Third
A Coroner of Yanderburgh County. ard
one Township Assessor for each of the
several Townships in said county. I'd ss
And the Sheriff of said county is hereby
ordered and directed to give due and legal
notice of such election according to law.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
Court at Evansville, this 18th day OF
August, 1853. III OF
BLYTHE HYNES, Clerk V. G. G..
per III. w. BIPPUs, Deputy Clerk.
], Jacob H. Miller, Sheriff of Wander
burgh County, do hereby certify tfrat the
above and foregoing notice Of election Is
true and complete copy OF the original.
on file in my office, this the 9th DAY OF
August, AID. 1858. 1ag
J. H. MILLER, Sheriff V. Z.
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Commissioners SAFE Of Real Estate.
RYO1ECE Is IHEEEBF GIYES. that
L% the Undersigned, Commissioner ap-
pointed by the Court Of Com mon Pleas OF
Vanderburgh County, state q Indiana, by
virtue Of an order OF said court made az
the SeDtember term, 1855, thffeOfs Will sell
nj PUBLIC AUCTION, ~ NE c0LTt-houSe
door. Ia The city Of EUGnsV.tte' az sdid county,
on =, l,-.. ,e-.~- tseo
- 1t 2 O'Clock PM
Pho n loving real estate. situate IN said
conntv. 10 wit: Lots numbers fifteen Q5l
ma sixteen 49,. in BlOsE number fourteen
IA. in the Fourth Eniargeineut, adjoining
The CITY OF Evansville. Also, Lots numbers
fyyenty-twO (22} and twenty three OBI. In
IaughIin's Addition to the city OF Evans
VII re, upon which there is "A GOOD SIEN II
FLOURING MILL; being the properly OF
Gottletb Upper, Wllhelutlna Ritz, Adam
Ritz, Mary II Ritz, ana Mary A. Ritz.
TERM OF SALE-One-third cash the resi-
due in equal payments az one and two
years, the purchaser giving notes, with IN
terest, without RELIEF from valuation nE
appratSFment laws, and with approved
freehold surety.
JESSE w. WALKER.
se26 did l Commissioner