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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS IN THE DIFFER
ENT STATEs.-We find the following paragraph
going the rounds of the press, which contains
several errors:
Maine Every male citizen; New Hamp-
shire--Eyery male inhabitant; Vermont-Ev-
cry man; MASSACHUSETTS Every male citizen
Rhode Island-Eyery male citizen; Connecti-
cut, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri. Iowa, New
Jersey, Ohio, California, Oregon, Nevada, West
Virginia and Colorado-Every white male citi-
zen; New York-Every malvcitizen, but COL
ored men are required to own $3.50 taxable
property; Pennsylvania-Every white free-
man; Wisconsin-Every male person; Mime
sofa - Every male person; Kansas = Every
white male adult; Delaware-Every free white
male citizen; Maryland-Every free white
male citizen; Tennessee Every free white
man formerly, but now colored men vote. In
these States which were engaged in rebellion.
and which are governed by the Reconstruction
laws, colored men are allowed to vote and hold
Office. -g....r @
Its needless TO say that in no State can
"eyery male person" vote, for infants have no.
where been held competent to exercise the
hig hest right of citizenship. The substitution
of "person" for Citizen" is due to the fact that
unnaturalized foreign adults are voters in the
Western States mentioned as having franchise
laws Of such extreme liberality. But the word
"citizen" is not exactly appropriate in the plac-
es where it is used, for that, too, is comprehen-
sive enough to embrace both women and child
rem. The designation of women and children
as citizens is generally regarded as a novelty,
but is nevertheless true that the first section
of the constitutional amendment now before
the people establishes no new principle, but is
merely declaratory of fact already established.
TV,y u. H. -
wrong impression, for though by the constitu-
ton of that State negroes are not permitted to
vote, yet practically many of them do vote I'M
der decision of the courts which defines a
negro to be person of less than halt white
blood. The proportion of negro blood in indi-
vidual cases is determined by simple inspec-
ton so that many colored persons become reg
ular voters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

IMPORTANT PLEASURES were proposed in the
two Houses Of Congress ON Wednesday by
Fessenden and Blaine of this State 1t viii be
remembered that in Grants last letter to tie
President he speaks of a doubt in his mind IS to
whether the act of Feb 20, 1868 was still in
force. 1t provides that in case of death, resg-
nation, absence, or sickness of any member Of
the cabinet, or Assistant Secretary, the Presi-
dent may authorize the head OF any other de-
partment or any officer in either department
whose appointment is vested in himself TO
perform the duties of the place thus vacated
until a successor is appointed, or the disability
ceases, provided that this appointment so
made shall not extend for more than six
months. Ii this act remains in force notwith-
standing the tenure-of-ofice law the Presi-
dent could put the most notorious Copperhead
to be found among the ofice-holders of Wash
ington in the War Department. in case Stan
ton should resign. On that account Grant
heSitated to give Stanton the advice he at first
had in mind. To avoid any trouble in conse-
quenee OF this act, the judiciary committee
has been directed on motion of Mr.. Fessenden
to inquire into the expediency Of repeating it.
Mr. Blaine's measure is plan for the re-
duction of the army, and is in the form OF a
provso to the army bill in the following words:
Provided, That the expenditure of the mon
ey herein appropriated shall be limited and
controlled by the following, viz: Until tile
military force is reduced to twenty-five regi-
ments OF infantry, seven regiments of cavalry
and i've regiments of art iliery, no new com
mission shall be issued in any regiment except
70 those who are entitled by law to appoint
1sent as second lieutenants by graduation at
the United States Military Academy, and the
Se9rstary of War is hereby directed to consol-
idate regiments as rapidly as the requirements
OF the public service and the reduction in the
number ofofficers will permit; but this proyi-
10 shall not be construed to deprive any ofic-
er In commission of whatever promotion may
be open to him by the occurrences of vacancies
among his superiors in rank, such promotion,
however, to be always made SO as 20 facilitate
aud not obstruct the consolidation of regi-
ments.
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THEATRE.-The weird play of the Black
Fiend was brought out last evening at Deer
ing Hall in handsome STYLE and, batting some
few bitches that occurred in consequence of
the late arrival of the leader of the orchestra,
but which win be remedied tonight, went off
well, eliciting rounds of applause from the
large audience assembled Mr.. Coles has a
strong company. He is q host in himself and
in his character of "Schnapps" is not to be ex-
celled. He has engaged the beautiful and tai
ented Miss Stocqueler, who, in the part of
"Idex," last evening, brought down the house
Then there are Beckett and Marshall and
Tighe and Benn, who understand the charac-
tiers they assume, besides host of fascinating
dancers, who always elicit applause from the
audience.
The Black Fiend will be repeated this even
ing, previous to which roaring farce viii be
performed. The ticket office is open during
the day, where seats may be secured.
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FEBRUARY rERM-JuDGE FOX PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-The petit jury was empaneied as
follows:
John L. Little, Foreman, jesse Doif, Kenne-
bunkport; George H. Cushman, Portland; Nathan
n. Woodman, Joseph G. Steele, Buxton; John
Daniel l4ttleheld, Wells; David L. Libby, Benia-
min f. Kidder, Gray; Clark Maxleld, Casco.
The jurors were then excused till Monday next at
16 O'Clock.
The grand jury has not yet reported being still
gagged upon matters brought before them.
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TRAIN AS ALFRED JINGLE, ESQ. - Train
writes from Cork, under date of Jan. oath, to
his private secretary who is sojourning in Bos-
ton few days, thus:
Dear G.. p. B.:-Here are the original pa
pers-stopped by government See Cork pa
per sent to-day for first of letter. D-l of a
sensation-England in arms-Lion aroused
leaders IN all papers OF kingdom-Shall re-
main in Ireland some time. Government dead
beat at what they call MY IaIPUpENcH-why
not call 1t PLUCK. Hell-hounds all around me
Nobody dare to speak but TRAIN! 1 claim
One Hundred Thousand Pounds (a1O0,OOO)
damages.
Sincerely, GET.
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THERE is rumor that the manufacturers
who have visited Washington as delegates
from the Worcester convention, are in meas
IRE satisfied with the proposed action of the
ways and means committee in respect to the
reduction of taxes on manufactures, but have
little hope of reform in the methods of collect
ing the taxes OF appointing officers. 1t is fear
ed that the activity of incumbents of revenue
offices to save themselves from removal will
result in preserving some of the worst features
of the present law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

TIE Cumberland County Court BMl-The Case
Of Peck's Boadsmen -Repeal Of the Consta5u-
larry Lal0-Asssmption of Municipal Var
Debts
AUGUSTA, Feb. 5, 1868.
To the Editor fthe Press:
The Cumberland County Court Bill came
before the House to-day, on its passage to be
en2rossed. Mr. Reed, of Portland, made a very
able speech in its favor. He said the people
demanded that additional facilities should be
offered for the prompt administration of justice,
and he succeeded in showing by facts that his
conclusions were correct. He was listened to
with marked attention, and his speech is con-
sldered one of the best delivered in the House
this session. The success of the measure is
que to the efforts of your representatives The
Dill was opposed by stetson, of Exeter, who
took occasion to attack the judges and lawyers
with severe language. He was aided bv Mr..
Morrow, of Bowdoinham, who was opposed IN
several provisions of the bill regulating
the appointment and salary of The Judge. The
interests and character Of the legal profession
were well defended by that fraternity. Messrs.
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REMovAL.-A. F. Hill & Co., manufacturers
jobbers and retailers Of men S furnishing goods,
have removed their stock from Exchange
street to the fine store in Lewis Block on
Middle street, No. 10Y. Mr. Hill has had con-
siderable experience in this business, and,
with his well selected stock must receive a
just proportion of the public patronage
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DIED.

In this city, Feb. S. Mrs. Elizabeth W. Howe reIct
OF Apollo Howe, aged 81 years.
Funeral this friday afternoon, at 2 O'clock at
No. POI Cumb 'rland street. l-
In Auburn. n. y. Feb. 2. Miss Sarah j., daughter
OF Rev. j. Il. Condt, DID,, formerly OF this city.
In Rockland, Jan. rs. Alphonzo, son of Capt. Am
brose Pinkham. aged IS wears. ~
"a In Rockland, Jan. 81, Miss Margaret Sullivan,
aged 10 years months.
In searsmont. Jan. &c. Mr. Moses MIllilen, aged
~ years months.
In Camden. Jan. 80, Margaret Y. Norwood. aged
% years.
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THE PRoTEcTIoNIsIs and free traders OF
New Yory are getting into very lively con-
troversy, irrespective of psrty" Gerrit
Smith, Greeley's old anti-savery confrere and
associate in the matter of bailing JEFF. Davis
wrote letter to the free trade dinner, lately
given in New York to William Cullen Bryant,
editor of the New York Post. This arouses
MIR. Greeley's ire, and he iebukes his old friend
as if he were one of his pet aversions among
the Democrats
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

The CHARACTER OF JUSTICE FIELD.-The
Chicago Post says that it is notorious that
Judge Field of the Supreme Court, while ut
terlv unqualified by temper, mental habit and
preparatory education for the exalted position
in which he finds himself, is political ad-
venturer on level with the lights of Califor-
MIA Democracy, among whom he graduated
with just the honor that accrued to his associ-
ates Of the Terry and Yankee Sullivan school.
dis appointment was a source of profound as
constituent to those who knew him best; and
his judicial career has justified the wonder and
incredulity with which the news of his eleva-
ton was received"
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OYsTERs.-Timmons and Halves have re-
ceiyed fresh cargo of oysters, and are pre-
pared to furnish them by the barrel, bushel,
gallon or quart, at their Oyster House, No. 10
and 16 Market square. They are delicious as
served up at their establishments
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The DIVINITY that doth hedge about king
Is well illustrated by letter which we ap-
pend, written by the prince of Hesse Cassen,
in reference to the Hessians killed at the bat
tie of Trenton
You cannot think how much pleased / was
70 hear that, out ofthe nineteen hundred and
hfty-fve Hessians who took part in the battle.
no more than three hundred and forty-tiye re-
mann. There are, accordingly, sixteen hum
dred and ten dead-no more no less-and so
thetreasury owes me, according to our contract
634 900 fiOrins. The court of London saws, it
is true, that some hundred of them are only
wounded, who cannot be paid for like the dead;
but hope that, remindful of my instructions
given 10 you at Cassell, you have not tried to
save, with inhuman help, those poor fellows
VINO could have bought life only at the sacri.
ice of a leg or an arm. That would be a sad
present to them; and am sure they prefer to
die gloriously rather than live famed and un-
ut for my service. Remember that out of the
three hundred Spartans but one remained in
lie. Oh! how happy would l be if 1 could say
the same of my brave Hessians
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State News.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Journal says there is an Irish
woman living in that CITY ITO years of age. She
is smart but nearly blind.
The Journal says three months ago the Di-
rectors of the Hill Mill corporation concluded
to build next season the proposed addition to
their mills, but Tor some satisfactory reasons,
it is not now deemed advisable to build next
season. The addition WILL however, be made
as soon as business prospects, in the opinion of
the Directors, justify it.
:. The Spring Street Baptist Society, at Lew
iston have purchased the house and lot of Dr.
n. G. Harris, adjoining the Court House lot
The property. was, on Wednesday, transferred
to the parish-price about $4,000. The Spring
Street Society proposes to erect a church edi-
fee the present season, for which purpose
quite large fund has been raised. The lot
purchased is 50 1-2x136 feet t.9
The tannery of A. s. Riggs in Lewiston was
totally consumed by fire ON Wednesday night.
Loss $500; insured for $1,000 in the Home
o flee, New Haven, Conn.
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Hotel proprietors who are subscribers to the
Daily Press or who become so by sending their
names and the pay for one years subscription
to the Office, can have their name, the name
and location OF their hotel published in the
Press under the head of HOTEL DIRECTORY
once week, during the continuance of their
Subscription without charge
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MARRIED.

In this city, Jan. 30, by Rev. Mr.. Southworth j.
mouth.
In Auburn. Jan. 81. Laforsst Savage and Josie s..
ingalls,. both OF Lewiston.
In Auburn, Jan %, Albion p. Allen, OF A., and
Mrs. Caroline H. Briggs, of Turner.
In Ellsworth, Jan ii, George $. Ober and Miss
Hannah A. Stackpole
In Ellsworth, Jan. r. X. j. Lord, of Bluehu, and
Carrie j. Mcfarland, of T..
In orland, Jan. -. Howard G. Cummings, Of
Pros eet, anil Myra W Bowden, OF o.
At Cranberry Isles, Jan. IA, Josiah Y. Squirting
and Frances Il. Steel.
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Texas is ofall the Southern States the least
advanced. toward reconstruction. The cleo
ton to determine whether convention shall
be held and for the selection of delegates
thereto is not held till next week, from the
10th to the 14th inclusive. The registration
lists contain the names of 1866 whites and
AZ 43O blacks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

THE COMMERCIAL CoNvENTIoN.-There is
but little to be added to the account given by
telegraph OF the first days proceedings of the
National Commercial Convention now in ses-
sion in Boston. The opening address by Mr..
Nazro, Preside mt of the Boston board of
trade, was marked by most catholic spirit,
proving that all the citizens of Boston are not
given over to provincial narrowness and mere
local pride. BE facetieusly alluded to the RI
valry between Boston and New York in par
agraph which we quote:
The great city of New York, the CONNER
cial metropolis of this country, and by-and-by
70 be the commercial and financial metropolis
OF the worid,-her prospective greatness looms
up before our minds in gigantic proportions
we admire her enterprise and we feel iustly
proud of her; albeit she is at times a little
facetlous, and .patronizingy pats her little sis
Ter on the bead and calls her the little village
OF Boston" that we can forgive, for to us it
appears like man whistling in the dark to
Keep his courage UP. But while sve love her
and cheish these feelings of pride toward her
we want all TO understand that we mean to
keep both eyes open, and do all we can to
MAINTAIN the ancient reputation of our own
beloved city. And we also wish it TO be I'M
derstood that we intend at some future time
to become big affair. We are annexing all
the adjacent cities and we are not sure hit
that as we go on increasing the circle, the city
of New York may bee ONE an environ Of Bos-
ton, and that we shall finally annex her.
The rules adopted by the convention mean
business. No member is allowed to speak
more than ten minutes on the same subject or
more than once unless by leave of the conyen-
ton. Maine is represented in the convention
BY the delegates from this city, whose names
we have already given, b. G. Bailey and w. D
Sewall of Bath, and N.G. Hichborn, Edwin
Reed and Washington Ryan of the Maine
sbipbuilders' Association -
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T. M. BLUEs.-The second grand promenade
concert given by the Portland Mechanic Blues
in aid of recognizing and reunitorming the old
corps, will come off this evening at City Hall
The first one was decided success, and we
hope this will be also. The object is a noble
one, and our citizens should feel a pride in do
ing anything that will tend to revive the old
Portland Mechanic Blues.
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Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisement. .hi. DAY.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Post No. 2, G. A. r.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Stoves, &c.-E. NJ. Patten & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Fancy Goods--Nerrlll, Prince & Co.
Malt Extract-W. F. Phillips s. Co.
Watches, &c.-W. +. Hill.
Carpediam-W. r. Morton.
Furniture-J. B. Hudson
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The Daily and Maine stnte Pre.s

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Colesworthy and
Chisholm Bros, at Boston Depot, and the train of
q. III. Curtis, aud at oItland s. Rochester Depot.
At BiddeLrd, OF Pllsbury Bros.
Al Saco OIL, S. Locke.
At Brunswick, of w. II. Fields
AT Wateryille, Of j. s. Carter.
At Gorham OF News Agent.
At Bath OF j. o. Shaw. r.s
Agents Wanted-J. L. Lloyd
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"MEsSRs. REED, CUTLER & CO., Roston:--
Sentlsnen: We, The undersigned Wholesale Drug
g. . haY'ng for many years slld your Vegetable
nonnry Batsann, are happy to bear testi-
M1ony 70 lts great efficacy In all Pulmonary COM
paihts we know OF no medicine which has d, served
y sustained so high reputation for so long a term
In The couutry1 Get the genuine.
Jan p. eod-sH1m
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DETENTION The trains from Boston yester-
day morning for this city, were detained about
one hour and a half in consequence of the
snow on the track They did not arrive here
until O'clock P. NJ. The evening trains were
only little behind time.
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JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Daniel Donivan and Allick Pierce,
for an ARRAY in the street. Fined So and one half
costs each.
State VS.. Patrick Dsehan, for search and seizure
process. Continued one week. Howard and Cleaves
for defendant
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Turner's Tic DOnioureux. or rnivcr..,
Neurnigia Fiis, Is safe, certain and sneeov
cure for Neuralgia and all Nervous Diseases TSs
severest cases are completely and cured
IN very short time Neuralgia In the face or head
s IN few hours. No form Of nerv-
e ehe unqualified approval of many eminent physi-
cans t contains nothing injurious to the most del
IL Il and two postage stamps. TURNER s. CO., 100
ii Enr nv street. Boston. Mass propretois. f,
ui,, sac py ". Phillips & Co., Portland, Me.
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HARRIsoS's celebrated German sauce for all
kinds ofmeats is the best thing of the kind in
the market; try it. Forsale by Harrison Bro
Their, Is Fore street.
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ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIAN. - Steamship
HiberniaD, Captain Brown, from Liverpool
sd and Londonderry oath, ult., arrived at this
port yesterday afternoon, bringing Is cabin
and 116 steerage passengers and full CARGO
We are indebted to the purser for files of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-07

The Hall on the corner of Congress and
Market street is now open day and evening to
all Republicans All the city papers there on
file. Regular meeting and speaking Saturday
evening at half past T. ti-
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AMERICAN HOUSE.

The very in portant and extensive Improvements
which have recently been made in this popular no.
TEL the largest in Now England, enables the prOpri
etors to offer 10 Tourists, Families, and the Travel
ing Public, accommodations and eonycnlences supe.
rior to any other Hotel in the city, During the past
summer additions have been made ct numerous
suites of apartments, with bathing II oms, water
closets, &c. attached one OF TUFTS magnificent pas
ssnger elevators the best ed, conveys
guests to the upper story of the house in minute
the entries have been newly and richly carpeted,
and the entire house thoroughly replenshed and
refurnished, making it, in ALI Is Appointments equal
to any hotel in the country.
Telegraph onice, Billiard Halls and Cafe on the
first foor. a
LEWIS RICE s SON, Projectors.
Feb. /, 1868. fb4-eod3m sN
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LATE European dispatches say that Carl
baldi has written an eloquent and enthusiast
tic letter to Admiral Farragut, in which he
congratulates the United States on encourar.
ing, by the presence of an American feet the
national aspirations of Italy.
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EUROPEAN GOSSIP is bold ienough TO hint
that the Prince Imperial is not "blood rela-
ton" Of the Emperor of France. But it mat
tiers not The denial of the fathers legitimacy
has not rendered his throne less secure
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Business Items.

G. A. R.-The regular monthly meeting oc'
ours this evening. See special police.
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Hale,s Arnica Oiltaa ent.

For sale by all druggists or send your address and
&c cents to o. T.. SEYMOUR & CO., Boston, Mass,
and receive box by return mail. W. +. Phillips &
Co., agents for Maine. april2G1ysn
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missoners, asked the committee for hearing
in reply to Mr.. Barnes at future meeting, and
this evening was assigned for that purpose.
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Es-First Page Today Andrew johnson
Continued; Maine Shipping; Letter OF titz-
Greene Halleck's; Riding on the Ice; Maya
zlnes Varieties.
Fourth Page-Courage, dear Heart; Tight
Squeeze; Backing.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
why Suffer from Sores .

When. by the use OF the ARNICA OINTMENT
you can be easily cured. 1t has relieved thousands
from Burns, Sctttds, Chopped Hands, Sprains TSffs
Wounds, aud epery Complaint Of the SKIN. Try n
as 1t costs but 25eents. Be sure to ask Tor -
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Caleb A Chaplin, Esq, of Harrison, has just
been appointed Assistant Assessor of Interna,
Revenue, for the 9th Division of this District
consisting of Brington, Harrison, Otsfeld,
Naples &C., in the place of Thomas H. Mead,
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PASSENGERS.

In the Hibernian, from Liverpool - Capt Terry,
Mrs Terry, two children and servant. Mr. and Mrs
Brandow, W H Smith. Capt Watts. Mr. McLaehlan,
John Stack. Alex Fludor, Capt Cunning, and 113
others IN the s,eerage. ~
Miniature Almanac .......Fcbrunry
Sun rises. ........7.0SI Moon SETS. $50 AM
Sun sets. 49,. -. b.2l High water. 80 AM
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Post No. 2, G.. A. r..
DEGULAR Monthly Meeting this Friday Even
III ing, Feb 7, at II O'clock. Let all be present.
Per Order, II. M. MEEK, p. A.
Feb 7-sNd1t