davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14
Gold.
SONG oF THE SEASON.

NEW York, Nov. 14.-Gold to-day ls4g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14
nHoMAS SINCLAIR,
CARPENTER AND JOINER.
No. Is. SOUTH WATER STREET,

Near tho Bank Oh VH0 OIU I?01l1'I 3I01''1
Is prepared to execute WITH ( G3Pa'Tn h hh na P
the most reasonable terms, all Work III ms I'he
He soIicits work from the adjacent county, e.
he Is prepared to contract for building or 70 do
any kind Of repairing 20 fo-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

OsT-A brass LATCH KEY. The finder
4 4 will confer favor by leaving it at this
o45ice nov 14-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

w 'i'' 1'A O WORsTED GOODS.
A larpe stock OF Worsted Goods, comprising
II, DDS, Capes, Shawls, Sontsgs, sc, very cheap.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
nov ID SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14
A SIS EN- LY ROOMS
On WEDNESDAY NIGHT, November 18ti

Subject and price of admission III q future
not;oa nov l4-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

CHAMPAGNE CIDER, received to-day and
y for sale by [noy l4l }. 9. M1LBOKN.
I PUNCHEON E. /. MoLASsES, received
| this day and for sale by
nov IA j. y. MILD Y IVY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

.UST RECEIvED-A fine lot of English
y Hair and Tooth Brushes; also, large Sc
lection of Toilet Soaps of superior quality: For
sale hv WAKEFIELD Il HALL, Druggists
nov14 Cor. Prince and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

| ELOUR-Choic Family, Extra and Super
+ fine Flour, per biol or Bag in store and for
sale at the lowest market price by
| BROOKES u TAYLOR,
| rov13 106 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

| ~ nov ID BROOKES 81 TAYLOR.
DJACKING BRUSHES, Scrubs, Clothes
| d Brushes, Brooms per dozen or smaller guam
nov "A BROOKES s. TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

URINE BUCK WHEAT, Hominy Grits, and
I Carolina Rice.
nov IL ShCOh cd q LA LIN,
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13

NONKERS.-For SALE. cheap. HOUSE on
J. YOUMASS. rouker
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13
REAL ESTATE.

r, NEwYoRX. Monday. Oct. H. 1858.
Much attention is just now directed TO lle
lots and building sites that being offered pom AT pun
he aud private sale by the various ishu
havs soecea this week for placing their properties In
the auetIOn market Among thOrn important OF these
rass is the consignment of Messrs j. BleecEer Son
80 tn nnrrow Tuesday, consisting Of lots on Mereert
S,, aa and I12th-st this city. valuable Italian
villa in woodsde NewJersey ana cottage ana 6aSlns 13
neSdsy' comprising 800 building lots at Cherry
iii =. the suburbs OF the beautiful aud rap
ti' rowjng village Of Backensack, n. j.; the Fort
washington property consisting OF aporton OF the Dyck
nan estata 10 be offered Wednesday, by Mr. James
M Miller and which, being one OF the largest ana
most valuable estates remaining on the island VIII
create muoh interest I'm real estate circles the kgsand
Manor property. consisting of 500 villa plots nen kuii
srford Park y j.. and TO be sold Thursday on lhe
premises by Mr. Bleccker and Messrs. Johnson Miller
gnnent comprising 54s valuable Fatbnsh LOIS hhe
situated Prospect Park Brooklyn, on Tuesday ana
their great sale of lots Prospect Park and WITHIN Tue
city limits Each OF these sales will dra" toEctho
large company Of operators aud those seeking lo Duu
sitOS.
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13

Persons having real estate for sale or TO let
aud those desirous of purchasing renting such pro-
perry will fnd It their interest 10 advertise in The
It's aggregate circulation exceeds that Of any
other ne wspsper and in addition TO this advantage The
TRIBUNE will be found. not only in NewIOrk and all It's
cities and villages but III every state and Territory
within the Union The advertisement should be made
brief as will allow Of the advantage offered being clear
to the reader. We would especially dwell on the fact
that the subscribers for the three editions OF IE TRB
uNE Semi Weekly, and weekly comprise individuals IN
every profession business; consequently advertise
nients IN each disseminate among all classes. THE
devoes especial attention TO the reports OF sales
of real estate both city and country thus adding
xra.y 10 tina value OF its columns advertising me
dum The charges for advertising are as follows; DAILY
TRIBUNE 25 cents per line for each insertion WEEKLY
YmruSk q per hne; sENtWEEKLY TRIBUNE 25 cents
,er 1ne about ten words lne after the first
line which usually contains only four or nVe words
FORMS cash In advance.
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13

Monnl. WuEISs, AnfilottfT :, d, -,
,x,pUSTFFSi SALE of VALUABLE LOT on
EAST THIRTY FOuRTii-sr between hs,en ,Ha " ~ W.,
e H. LUDLOW Co will sel a, AUCTION % Iii nd.,y
"a aGa Al IL ocock tie EIchange sAesfoot 10 ia bi"'1"'
s o,ds, az IN. Trnses Of is Church o. the hssA' "
KaST THIRTY -FOURTH-STIhe valuable Loi on We ho @
t ,, arth st 90 fee. Of PGtAIe adjoining ils Ihuf'h
ls.ss Zee. m ..,,,o,..y, os,. No. ,pI,.n cGol
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13

<IoYFY to LOAN on Ncw-Jersey Property,
vi br MORRISON HALL, *e~Je'ei Real Estate D''As'' w.
~ uro.lssy. Raom No 2ll
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13
Gu,tion Sails Of AtaI Estate.
prrrCKEk, son 4 Co, Auctonecrs.

+ BLEECKEk, son & Co., Auctioneers
Y y" TUESDAY, Oe. -,
At12 o'ctotk Al tine Krchante sAesro"n ,e d.. .
NFPCER Tho valuable LOT 70 ieet ~ iuu ~" LI' ni G
~ oot,sI,p MIN JEKSEY-A superior 1sn iiL' soe
, ~ g,nS a. Wooi,e J between NsNArs Snd bt.evu ef'
,te ps River Of tie finest places ~ 'uS 'e'"" " ''
osmpri. superb nus vv - ,,,, sr. lot On
SEvRSTY. .YNTIIS AND FouHIh ;grb 49, b ""' 49, -
..u " F0uhE and sctsuN
MOTT N-About i've lois Of fGhOU NJ sha % Al .s
he depot II Mott na,,n, desirable properly O 'r
The Harlem River -. ,.,.., sr uYr. LOTS A. One hunI.
70 .st o rbtda ave. each |i oo'A
MaDs Of No n Ce1ar-H ---
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13
No 26 PfNR ST
nosr,. wns,,.. Aue,ioae,,.
MoKHs NitHtSs Auctien~er -,
EXFCUTORs SALE of handsome COUN
m--L-.l-n D. I l.n ---c. u L-- -.L. lL.a


EXFCTTOR's SALE of handsome COUN-
Il SEAr uutugn l. = the fcdles %! to late lioa C.
4 CslnhrcisnF - ..
= a. LUDLOW Co vu sell - tuotob TIL RspAY oct IS.
1863 Il u acoet fretsr.e Sren No III bfusisaf Ne~
Yo Of steTbsu Csmbssng CO. Executor, hALhlA,
IiuntinEiou L. l.
T beautiful country slstsd q miles fon hs Vhss Of
rIt@udns into Husisgios BAY,
Of hsb lsnt
alspv, one bod ei ~
The reSdsac knghsh cottage OF
Ia under
IL contains htf drawing
room bedrooms. attic aud basement kehen
Tie gfeenhous snd gsPc lhe at1er e ,o' @
bsus lee boaas &C. Ac There 10 tn
.so,teu of mutt besrng of them hsnr bees imported
.,py About % Of the lau are covered h
utuisus uudrrth II fslniAs; lhe
rende divided gafdeLs std aesde~ la1d 7heIs sAnu
al ,e, b,,b most admirably adapted bathing aud ih, douE
a. are 6.i e. poaaos helhh superior quality The hsihof
. tb Island large Hnd perfectly 'h-lisre
great nsuTa issui 10 lne's o bAlhhf s1
vschtng this place cAuuot he surpassd ,
from Nealu by he Long IsAis hAi"AH a'n
during the summer br hoht
ssd term, of spply he sueontsf' no lae't
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13

4 CCilON SALE at the Court-house,
hLlABhiH, J.. Oct y. lSd8. at oelesk, 2 70 ;,
W new .o story titc slate roof extension DIV 81
front by l37 fee deep
Also vacant PLOT adjoining hlge 100 feet font on
h'r~a'e ana 21 on street minutes walk iom Central
lnI NeN Jr-.ey karosd tcp.. li mL.ules from Wa o.
New-York tribune., 1868-10-13
fOnntrn BtaI estats fOr sslt.

A N Excellent Grain and Grass Farm. IN SOM
ee County n j. $50 good buiiiug lt1o peeh trees !"
wood Oaly &l5u0O JAQUBs. No h# brosdNa
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05

The friends OF the organ have finally carried
their point in the Scotch Established Church.
DIR. Cunnlngham minister of Grief, has been
working for some time to introduce the organ
into the church; but 1t haG been violently op-
posed by a large number OF the members. But,
by some means, the opposition has been over
come; and, at meeting not long since DR..
Cunningham announced that eighty members
had Withdrawn their objections. II was then
proposed and carried unanimously that the
members agree to submit to the Kirk session
and presbYtery that the organ should be re-
sumed in the church psalmody. TIE matter
was brought before the Presbytery of Auchte-
raider last week, when the presbytery unani-
etrument.
The Presbytery of st. Paul, at its stated
meeting, August 10, passed the following, VIII
Resotued l. That this Presbytery does not ap-
prove the Basis of Union. as submitted by the
Assembly, because OF the First Article.
Reso'oed 2. That we approve, if the First Arti.
Gle be amended so as TO read as follows, VIZ
1.-The reunion shall be effected on the doc
trinal and ecclesiastical Basis of our common
standards, namely, the Confession of Faith and
the Larger Cateehisms; the Scriptures OF the
Old and New Testaments shall be acknowledged
TO be the inspired Word OF God, the only in.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
BAPTIST.

was formally recognized by council on
wednesday, the 10th ult. The council was
organized oy appointing Rev. b. F. Woodburn
sermon was preached by Rev. o, P, Haroraye.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
PROPOSALS..
PROPosALs FOR CORN AND OATS.
DISTRICT OF THE INDIAN
1EBRlTokY. CHIEF QUARTBRMAsTEa's
OFFICE, POET GIBSON, 9. N.


1ERRlTokY. CHIFF QUARTBRMAsTEa's
OFFICE, PORT GIBSON, Q. N.
s,.,, , August %, 1868
Sealsd Propotals In duplicate Will be received at
thls once until noon on MONDAY, the 9Th day of
GGctoDer. 1868, for furnishing the Quart aster's
Depaftment with supplies, to be delivered fol-
FORT GIBSON. Cherokee Nation, 10 COO bush els of
FORT ARBUCKLE. Chickasaw Nation, 10000
FORT ARB 0CKLE. Chickasaw n a lon 5000 bushels
OF Oals. ' 100000
All bids to furnish the above must be for sound
merchanable Corn or Oals subject the inspection
OF the ohcer or agent of the United States receiving
The ame
Proposals must in all cases specify the kind and
quaint Of Corn or Oats the bidder desires to furnish,
whether In sacks or bulk.
Each bid must be accompanied by good and suffi-
cent guarantee from two responsible parties setting
forth that In the event of Its acceptance they will
give ample security for the faithful performance of
The same
The right to reject any all bids may be offered
Is r served.
Proposals must be plainly indorsed "Proposa,s for
and addressed TO the undersigned at Fort Gibson,
@. N.
Payment to be made In Government funds on de-
livery OF the Corn or Oats. thereafter as
funds shall have been received for that purpose.
Delivery to commence on or before Nov. IS q, and
TO continue at rate OF not less than bushels per
month until the contract is flee.
BY order of
Brevet Ms jor. General B. H. GRIERSON
A. F. ROCK WELL Brevet LieutCo A. O. NJ. U. Is. A,
y Chief q. NJ. District Indian Territory. 94tOSI
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
DROPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
: OFFICE CHIEF CoMMIssARY OF eUBsIsTENCE,l
I DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON,

OFFICE CHIEF CoMhIssARY OF eUBsIsTENCE,)
81 DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON.
- WASHINGTON, ID. u, August q. 1858. J
sealed Proposals, In duplicate, will be received at
the Office OF Brevet Brigadier General T. Wilson, q.
g.. U. =. A.. baltimore. Nd. on THURSDAY, Sep
temDer TO- at IL for all the Fresh Beef required at
Fort IL kcHenry, Mo- for six months from October l,
1858 or such less time the Commlssary General OF
Subsistence may direct The beet to be delivered
there on the orc er of the acting Commissary OF Sub
sistence at that place; OF good and marketable
teIs tnecGs shapks, and kidney tallow TO be ex-
C uded The neckB of the cattle slaughtered TO be
off at the fourth vertebra joint and the breast
trimmed down. The shanks OF fore quarters TO be cut
gambrel or hook joint
Bidders are requesied to be present 70 respond to
their bios and be prepared TO give bonds for the full
filment OF their contract.
Proposals muat be endorsed distinctly, Proposals
for Flesh Beef at Fort kcHenty, Md" The under:
signed reserves the right TO reject any bids Tor good
use.
Conditions, requirements, payments, etc. ETC., as
heretofore,
BY command of Bvt. Maj.-Gen. Ed. r. g. Candy.
s64t Chief Commissary subsistence. )
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
PRoP osALs FOR MEA T.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. August %, 1855
sealed proposals, of the form furnished by the
SATURDAY, the 18th day OF septem6er. at ID M, for
all the Fresh and Corned Beef and Mutton r. quired
for sale or issue to all connected with the Depart
ment OF Washington In this city Also for plying
Fresh and Corned Beef Said proposals for Washing
ton D. c.. Will incluue all Fresh and Corned Beef
Mnttoh required for issues, and for sales TO officers
and others authorized to purchase at this depot.
The Fresh Beef required for sales to onfcers sup
piled 10 pc or the hesI quality OF select parts made
by the Ocer In charge, from the hind quarters and
TO be OF equal proportions of fore and hind quartes
necks, ehanks. ana kidney tallow not received Ali
the meat Will be TO rigid inspections; be of
excellent quality, and In unexceptionabls
purchases IN the open market Will be made at the
expense OF the contractor.
The contractor Will be required TO deliver the meat
al the storehouses, at the places named, where he
will distribute IL in such quant les, and at such
times as an officer OF the Subsistence Department
may direct.
the troops at Fors FoOte or Washington, Nd. with
Fresh and Corned Beef, and with Corned Beef and
Mutton, in Washington, d. g., but prop 1slion will
accepting the last bid the lowest average price on
the quantity required both purposes Will be con.
sidered. Bidders must be present at the opening of
Pay ment to be made at this Office monthly for
all meat purchased. or when in funds for the pur-
Ali questions respecting quality and condition will
be settled by the officer OF the Subsistence Depart.
ment receiving the meat.
The contracts will bs made for six months from the
lst day OF October 1868, such period the Com
n issary General may determine.
The proposals for supplying AL connected with the
Department. OF Washington is made by direction OF
Brevet Major-General Ed X. S. Candy, commanding.
@. BELL,
Qb6t Depot and Chief y. q.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05

| Brevet Major General B. H. GRIERsoN.
A. F. ROCKWELL Brevet Lieut. Col, A. @. NJ u b. A.
- Chief q. NJ. District Indian Territory. 94tOSi
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
NEAT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SUPERIOR.
BOOK .CASE. MIRROR ETC.

sentenber az ", WeThesSay c nSrniIg' ga' rrn,o ,xoo.
the neat Rosewood and Walnut Parlor Furniture;
superior Book case, Satin Wood Secretary aud Side
board; Walnut and Mahogany Chamber Furniture:
Tspestry and Imperial Carpets: Fine Feather Beds;
Chandeliers and Gas Fixtures Set Carved Ivory
Chesspen, Also, Kitchen Furniture, Upright Re-
frigeratoIs, Stoves etc, 963t
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05

I. VAUGHN MERRICK, WILLIAM II. MHRRIoR
- JOHN n. OoPR
SOUTHWARK FOUNDRY, FIFTH AND
PHILADELPHIA,
MERRICK d SONS,
IEN6lNEER6 AND MAOHINIBTS.
for Land River, and Marine Service.
Boilers, Gasometers, Tanks, Iron Boats, etc.
castings OF all Kinds. either iron brass.
Railroad Stations etc.
RetoIts and Gas Machinery OF the latest ana moss
Every description OF Plantation Machinery also
sugar Saw, and Grist Mills, Vacuum Pans, Oil
Steam Trains. Defecators. Filters, Pumping I'm.
Sole Agents for N. Billeux's Patent Sugar Boiling
Apparatus, Nesmyth's Patent Steam Hammer, and
Draining Machines, 63N
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
sUMMAR z or RELIGIOUS NEWS.
PR ESBYTER IAN.

The following table exhibits the comparative
strength of the New aud Old School Presbyte-
rian Churches in various sections Of our coun-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05
AUCTION SALES.
M THOMAS & SONS. NOS. 100 ANN -,
4NI' s. FOURTH STREET A'' anu III

M THOMAS & SONS, NOS. lao ANN 1t1
ANI' s. FOURTH sTREEr. ~" AMI III
NEAT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO
on MbnaR, Mi6hoR, ErG
catSioena He Giock AT NO 2l1 Carpenter street. by
hSm9 tS and dining room furniture, psno MIRA
i"ini'u'e eIc 942t
seh,sILbst sALE OF r REAL q ESTATE AND STOCKS.
viii tnonde O. ht IL O'Clock, noon, the Exchanpa
Iva M'AfLnNuT STREET, Nos. Ill and us-Four s,orv
MARK So aFonrsSrS1e sesSeBGs BSfss s,or.
MARKEAAI MAARRIKHEAIN; NJ Nc Ss SS9mModeTn S0d pweIllgE
R6SS RR6bS8YSN RS No no Nl9O,MnioSern ,o;n R,sdense ''
T, ,FelR;ANKFoRD ROAD. Nos. 2s2S. a295 and 222a--
ms nssae,A1S6S1KSAMAxoN, se,1S61S Nos. 1918 and 1920 - Frame
9fFEESSS ES l%&lsfSatss} Ct aRSssRg B%gs0r
ALLEN-Two Brick Dwellinss evening
aR0IEND asRR00IMEN5FT9 FTSTus9S Frame : Dwellings,. SSeI
MONTGOMERY coUNTY-Farm and Grapery.
STEAMBOAT, knOw gIsGwEMg. IS wM. CHAMPION.
shed No. "a Point Breeze Park.
- shares Union Bank OF Tennessee
II shares Planters Bank of Tennessee.
share Academy Fine Arts.
7sheres Cape May and Miye Railroad.
goo shares Youghiogheny Iron and Coal Cs.
20 shares Chestnut ard Walnut Streets p R. r. Co.
lSt lSo shares sdS Central Cent TIansporsatiop Co.
oSS00 Wyoming W., Valley Canal Co per cent bonds
$3.50 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Loan. eist
100 Oshares Empire Transportation 90.
Catalogues now ready.
BRUSSELS CARPETS, ETC.
49,, On Tuesday morning,
S e. 10 eS9Ss at PS @ Sa 9pa by
nitufe, Book case, China and Glassware, Bras-
sells and other Carpets, Feather Beds, Kitchen Far
NEAT HoT5gPKH9tg E5gKtp FSfEE5RnE EE6R Etd SUPERIOR
September WSnsSay mSrning Sn gs Union srss.
the neat Rosewood and Walnut Patlor Furniture:
d snd faa sa
Tspestry and Imperial Carpets: Fine Feather Beds;
Shessmen, Also, Kitchen Furniture. Upright Re
r .IPPlNCoTT, SON IL CO., AUCTIONEEBs
- Ashurst Building No. 24o MARKET Street.
s ,.oo On wedne;day Morning.
sept 1863, by order Of Messrs. B. Diament & Co.,
The taFffSst sHS N o%g
PARIS FANCY GOODS; ETC,
The goods are now landing from steamer. and fall
particulars will be given In future advertisements
PUNTING, DURBOROW CO., AUCTION
- hhRs, NOS, 2s2 . and Sa N MARKET ARK Street, ceR
nSfE Ans OTHER s4aR bR9 GOODS
Sept Z, at lO oclOcRI ON TOUR months credit. ct
LANCE PEREMPToRY SALE OF 1000 CASES
BOOTS, SHOES, STRAW GOODS Ere.
On Tuesday Morning,
Sept s, at 10 o. clock, on four months credit 925t
LARGE s ALE OF BRITISH, FRENCH. GERMAN,
AND DON ESTIC DRY GOODS,
On Thursday Morning,
Sept. TO- at 10 o'clock four months credit. I945t
LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF CARPETINaS, $50
PIECES FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, ETC, ~
On Friday Morning,
september H. at IL o'clock, on four months' credit
about 2OO pieces ingran Venian, list, hemp cottage.
and rag carpetings ~
Also floor Oil cloth- T9kBt
~ D. McCLEES co. AUCTI( NEERs
W. No. bOe MAI KET Street. Ia
SALE OF 1900 GASES BOOTS, SHOES. RRo.
CANS, BALMORAIIS, ET(I
On Monday morning,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-05

rssssf=, c.. l.. NJ A I s e R,
hgng MANUFACTURER OF
FIRE AND BURGLAR-PR00F SAFES,
lock- NTH BFLIrHANGER. AND DEALER
sN No. 4aa RACE Streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-06

NEW FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL BILL IN MARY
LAND-Thl Is bill, now pending in the Mary
land House Of Delegates, entrusts public edu-
cation to a State board Of education, composed
of superintendent, the president of the Mary
land State Teachers Association, and the prin.
cipal of the Maryland State Normal School.
Educational matters specially affecting par
ucuiar county are to be under the control of
board Of county school commissioners, with q
county superintendent, &c e6icio, as president
and treasurer. There is also to be board Of
school district trustees, to be the guardians Of
the educational interests of each school house
district. The State superintendent is to be ap-
pointed by the Governor, to serve four years
from the LIST of October, 1s7O-in the meantime
the Legislature, on Joint ballot, is to elect said
officer, 70 serve from the time the act goes into
effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-06

In THE NEw YORK SurR.xs CevEr. on
Tuesdsy, case was tried thaA L. Of intersst -
drugr tsts and those dealiag with them. Robert
J jordan sued Peter Il. Knapp and others, the
otfendants being druggists doing business In
New York. In May, is6s, Jordan's child was
i'll, and the mother went to the defend ant's
stors and ssked for Turkey rhubard. The
CLERK in attendance gave her pc WIDER, which
he assured her w a. such, and on reaching homo
she adm nisiered a portion OF 1t to the boy. Ia
the evenI az he was discovered to be in danger
Ous condition and evidently suffering much
pain. Physicians were called in, and they dis
covered that powdered opium had been given;
for several days his life was in jeopardy, and
his health is now greatly impaired. The suit
was brought to recover for expenses incurred
for medical treatment and nursing and other
services for the child, and the Jury returned q
verdict against the druggists, and awarding
$500 damages to Jordan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-06
RECEPTIONS.

We ARsArIHoRIzED TO ANNOUNCE that the
Ladies Of the Executive Mansion. Mrs Patter-
son and Mrs. Slower, will be at home on Mon
day evenings, after seven o'clock. The even
ing has been fixed upon for the drawing-room
receptions OF the ladies in lieu OF the afternoon
az during last season, and they will receive
every Monday evening until further notice
SPEAKER CoLYAx's RECEPTIONS are TO be
every Friday evening, from * to II p. m
The receptions Of the Speakers mother and
sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, for ladies, and
gentlemen accompanying them, will be every
wednesday afternoon, from to 4 p. m. The
speakers weekly receptions Will close on the
last Friday of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-06
IBy Bankers and Brokers Telegraph

TBy Bankers and Brokers Telegraph
Lewis johnson Il Co. quote stocks and bonds
in home and foreign markets rs follows:
NEW YORK, March 6.-First Board-U. 8. 6's,
Rsl, coupon, III e; b.2O's, 1862, coupons, 11Ox;
coupon, new, 1oeX; 5.2O's. 1861, coupon. 1O7;
~. 40's, coupons, 1Oi III 3Os, second, 1861 sos
third. lo5T; Pacific Mail, 11Ok; Ohio and
Mississippi Certificates, 3IH; Atlantic Mail
90 y; Canton, 6s1; Cumberland, 33X; Western
Union Telegraph, 3iH; Quicksilver, -; MARI
posa, 6 do. prefd, none Boston Water Power
2oi N. Y: Central, 1917; Ere. %; do. prfd, 76
Hudson, 1431i Reading, 93Y; Michigan Central,
1l2x: Michigan Southern, 81: Illinois Central,
1873; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 95H; Northwest.
ern, 67H; do. prefd, 74h; Cleveland and Toledo
1M Z; Rock Island, So Z; Adams FIX, 72X; Wells,
Fargo q Go. Express, 40; Merchants Union,
press, 90; Gold, ll1I. Market firm.