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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

the Hudson Rlncteck station Of be most do
rsne country l acres best quth % land
dr1iuei beautifully wooded and DO excellent order tA ball ie
of river ot STONE MANSION Nth 10 commanding view Of
me- liver Tor mile. and oe Cis,n Moulian complete
au extensive staug 1ui barns four tenant hou Sc VII be- odd
d.fe 10 ~ lots ~ no and 80 n sold before The 1T Of
Ma he luhel with adjacent grounds viii De e for le
SOD Apply G. : WAINWRIGHT GA he premises, or 20 HOMER
No ,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

Yale and Riasevood .SsS co Iol2us1 ar7t 2r.. 11o
sh.gpsId ave. -, 29l r. west Of Atlantic ave- J6IlO0T2r
rY,,, 800
Haiona'e, w. s., IS feet Of ave- lrZ5rOl7
70 SO
Los NOS . ano so
QUEENS COUNTY.
80 ieet on the highway leading from g. Hewc's
Rockawsy. .:..........., .......... 1000
acre IN village, adjoining land u Charles W. Mud 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26
SropusaIs.
OFFICE CoSGREssIoSAL PRIsTER

OYFtCE CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER
WAmINGroN. March a. 1861
PROPOSALS for ENGRAVINGS of the IL
l. LySIRAToNS the m on
reiyed at this Oe until SATURDAY April H. 1863 O'Clock Tor
M4cHSERY &C. ato@EsaySg iIe Report q ths Co@@o9st 2,
Of raea,' i3 h tae yss' 9o S WIZ i name 0 Tue ps anu ~
The drawings will be furnished paper to The eontseo Who @a
with estGes and eoet1ess au The execution Of e Work must 10
,ulg ua tuss 1 vi T1 -, 80 ;.
he dee this Office free Of cost for transportation and 'ueto tho
Bidders required for the work y ne usrao' vita
te an design @ sometimes the cs the whole nunbe,
Of figures will be estimated and paid for IS ngs ns,.l.n
The Goseneat due regard bes pad to the .sSSC1 Of s
Bidders must procure Congressional Printer drawings cf .
ratons sufficient in number 70 form page aud mus! eom'J zoe.
BIDS with an eeeroyRe plate pg =, OIL tae gGA s 20
that he the facilities for the prompt and proper sss
No proposal viii considered accompanied beni ~h
security to the approval United states Judge District Attorney
posa hall be accepted will execute the work In accordance "'h s
Any nsy required will be furnished
application 80 tbs Office or 70 the Commissioner Of Pattts
proposal viii considered which does conform prees,
Proposals will be addressed to "Te Joint Committee Printing
wlnatou g. Of the uRdengne AID noed On tie ea''
Wv JOHN D. bBFREEs Congressional Printer
" The period for receiving proposals extended until fn'y S'
No STATEsT, NEW -IORK. March "a, s5s
PROPOSALS Gin Duplicated will be received
Il by undersigned until u ma THURSDAY 10th inst, for
5000 pound, of a quality PILOT BREAD to be packet bo'sa
400 pounds first quality whit. eint corn HoMNY.
10000 pounds Green Rio COFFEE-in barrels
50 900 pounds Of clean dry BROWN SUGAR IN barrels f herd
liueA .,.a..-.t,
100 S Soa5ds w WHITE GRAM LATED SSTGAR
900 gallons Of the best quality s PURE VINEGAR "a hsfbsr-
10000 pounds good hard SOAP.
Is oSSS Se1 to t tSs pound oaeEaf e. The % %
The manner OF making bids requirements Of oHdr &c. ''"'
C l. KILBURS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

ElFTH-AV between FOrty-third and Forty
fourhsFor sale the remaining houses Of the above
built block cN number $50 ZStOL rs aud $40 corner Of Fo
f0urhs 284N84xl25 with without corresponding stables
Fthav from 10 II WILLIAM H. LEN. Nos 34 and 81
BroadSav.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26
JANIS NJ MILLER. Auenoneer.
EXECUTORs SALE of CENTRAL PARK

IL .nd BOULEVARD LOTS onTCRsDAY 3s, March Y o'clock
Al T,sbanze sassroon. No. III Brosdvay;
TEyR LOTS nortbe side Of
gale including
southey side ~ Eighty fourth 80 Of fth'
ave- On one lot $ superior story frame house.
FoUR LOTS nohery side Of Eighty hnst $50 feet east ron
Fihbaye n reAf Of the above
oSs Lon 90 Of Snetyerss 459i east Of FGhne
Maps office. B Pine ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26
ApEl.x II MrLLsN. AnetIons.r

VALUABLE LOTS on Sixth-ave and Fifty
htb, BY order Of The sixth Railroad Company ADRlAN
II MILLER r. K WILKINS Co, will sell At suction TUESDAY
March y o'clock At The BIchsge sslssrOom No III BeAdNay
sIXTAvRSeyen Lois the cas-. side Of SiIthae between
Fnv,venth Fy ghths. including the northeast corner OF
and Rnysyentst The lot 5Il3 feet sod the
s lots adjoining each t15 feet, and the three north' lots are
each 25i95 feet 81, ,..,.--. IA, OIL,
YIPTY EIGHTH STSo Lots son side 1875 Zee, cas-, 81 The sf
a., eh Ase Ry egthsi 20 feet east
Also three lots south side Fly eighth st. JO feet
East Of Sixty cent reasn gu 0oud and mortgage
desired
Map, al We vi, 4 " AssFsasss U@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

ALBANY, y. j.. March b. 1903. :
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- WEDNESDAY April 1863 for furnishing
and eight buudA
and 6y boussod feet less ghtmch BY Seyen saved
hemok timber pieces than twenty-five feet long and DO
delivered the dykes ladsoa River between Troy aud NswBa
in RATS strong enough to stand steamboat
Bids will be received for much per thousand feet aud be mas
printed forms properly certified.
Forms proposals obtained this Office where h particulars
will be given The successful bidder will be required enter into
the United with good and sufficient
bonds furnished by the Tho
United the right reject al bids deemed
BY order Of Brevet Msjor-Gen. John Newton
JOHN VI. WILSON
Major Eng. and Breyet Lieut. Col. e. = A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

L,se BRICK HOUSE a na view o. Oh. H,-r hai 80 th-
$1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

EOR SALE-The splendid four-story, high
Stoop bovusone HOUSE, elegantly fescOed in oil and cou
petey Overhued basement fourth story situated 81 No
West Fifty secondt Eghhave Parties wanting hsudsom,
good house should this VIII be sold fair price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-26

BRICK HOUSE siib 10 rooms. eos. water. &C. Sitpn
FRAME HOUSE v.th y rooms. Hes.l lew. bl.ylp
' VIZ 4 CROCKrg
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07


and causing the SUMMER vegetation to don
its robes Of liyeliest green. The sun beamed
forth food Of safron-hued rays, that pene-
tTated the dripping forest and infused de-
light into the bosoms Of the woodland song
sters. I was alone in the coach, and was
about TO resign myself to a profound reverie,
when We overlook a couple Of young pedes-
TRANS. These it seems had the pleasure Of
q favorable acquaintance with the Jehu Of
the establishment, as, at their request, he
stopped 50 they might ride bit" They
were loquacious IN the extreme, and the
presence Of a stranger had no power to curb
their fow Of thought They were, however,
at frss somewhat reticent with respect to
their destination, etc. But / soon learned
what stimulated them So After passing
forward short distance, they looked up the
road, and seeing trio Of large, feshy, rosy
checked females advancing, they exclaimed .
'lEell, wish may be burned if yonder
amt Betsy Jane and the other gals coming
Already" and thrusting their heads out Of
the coach they bawled out as the gals T"
came up Bowdy, Betsy Jane, Howdy
Nancy Emelihe wen be along presently. p
Turning to me they inquired, Does you
| love honey, sir y Receiving an affirmative
reply they informed me that there was a
power Of bee tree back the road short
piece and that they were going up to Mr.
Ratclif's to get an axe to cutit down-that
Mr. Tonys boys and gals would be thar
that them gals ahead was gwine thar too,
and that they would have the slceetest kind
Of sop at daady's that night Je-u hi
mister, gou ought TO be thar These Ut
sophisticated remarks excited my risibles to
such a degree that was obliged to give
vent to hearty laugh, that had from their
first appearance been eferyescing in my
bosom. No offence was given by this act Of
mine. On the contrary, they seemed 10 en-
joy it quite as much as did.
We were now passing through a beautiful
country Good pine timber trees were
abundant, magnificent crops Of Germ and
cotton enlivoned the bottoms and the plains.
The buildings along the road were all log
two pens with a passage between-which
seemed to be the prevailing style of country
architecture. Cattle, hogs ploughs, hoes
and all the paraphernalia Of a farmers life
clustered around the houses without any re
gard to order Noon found US at Judge
rs J. E. Miller
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

United States America. Western District Tennessee
This is to give notice that on the lstday
Of February, 1868, warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate Of John r.
Wood, Of Salisbury, in the county of Har-
deman and State of Tennessee, who has
been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petit
ton; that the payment of any debts, and
delivery of any property belonging to such
bankrupt, to him, or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbid
den by law; that meeting Of the creditors
Of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more assignees Of his
estate, VIII be held at a Court Of Bankruptcy,
to be holden at No. $50 Nain street, Wal
dram Block, Memphis, Tenn, before Thos j.
Latham, Esq, register, on the 22d day of
March, A d. 1868, at 10 o'clock a. n
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. Dist, 1865.
J. NJ ToMESx,
U. s. Marshal, as Messenger, Western Dis
trict of Tennessee.
BY J. B. BINGHAM,
Deputy o. S. Marshal, as Messenger.
febZ9 q
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
&c e 8ankrup q.

Uaissa States Of America Western District Of Tennsssss
This is to give notice that on the Goth day
of February, A. H. 1868, warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued agasnst the. estate Of
Thomas j Gardner, III the county Of Harde-
man, and State of Tennessee, who has been
adiudged bankrupt, on his own petition !;
that the payment of any debts, and delivery
Of any property belonging TO such bank
rupt, to him, or for his use, and the transfer
Of any property by him, are forbidden by
law that meeting Of the creditors OF the
said bankrupt to prove their debts, and to
choose one or more assignees of his estate,
viii be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden at $50 Main street, Waldron
Block, Memphis, Tenn, before Thomas j.
Latham, Esq, register, on the 9th day Of
April, A. b. 1868, at o o clock A. NJ
Memphis Tenn, Feb. %, fS69
j. NJ. toMESY,
q. s. Marshal. as Messenger, Western Dis
triet of Tennessee.
J. H. CURBIE
Deputy Z. S Marshal. as Messenger
feb29 25
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
TEotice in nanIkruntev.


United States Of America, Western District ofTennesse
This is to give notice that on the 24th day
OF February, A. d. 1868, a warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of Will
liam j. Bowling, Of Middleton in the county
Of Hardeman, and State of Tennessee, who
has been adjudged a bankrupt, on his own
petition; thar the payment Of any debts,
and delivery of any property belonging to
such bankrupt to him, or for his use, and
the transfer Of any property by him, are for
hidden by law that n meeting of the credi-
tors Of the said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more. assignees
Of his estate, will be held at a Court Of
Bankruptcy TO be holden at 450 Main street,
Waldron Block, Memphis, Tenn, before
Thos j Latham, Esq, register, on the 9th
day Of March, a. D. 1868, ut 10 o clock A. ~
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. o. 1868
j. ". ToMENY,
.. s. Marshal, as Messenger, Western Dis
tfict of Tennessee.
J. NJ CURR1F,
Deputy {. S. Marshal, as Messenger
fah2g-2t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
BL.sCKs,WIrHs' 1ICEs.


Screw lVrencbes and Tackle Blocks,
Pumps and Fixtures, Grind Stones and
GeariDgs,
Pad, Door, and other Locks,
Hollow Ware, Castings,
Stock and Wash Kettles,
Blacksmitbs AnYils, Vices, Bellows, etc,
Stocks and Dies railroad Mauls,
Picks and Barrows Iron, Cast, Blister and
German steel,
Tin Plate and Metals,
French Window Glass,
Guns, Percussion Caps, and SHOT,
Fishing Hooks and Lines,
PloEs and Cotton Scrapers,
Cultiyators and HafrOws,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and Packing,
Reapera. Powers and Saw Mills,
Aaa ssas. .sll. e :. ssaaia Hardware CT Az
Agents for Karvin's---ssrmsrly stsarns smas-
vin's-saiss
Assa., 81, ssr H.vss csssfssa sssg,asa.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

A Wisconsin pape7 describing large
farm which the advertiser vents % ell9adds
the following The surrounding country
j. most beautiful; also two wagons and 9
yoke Of steers"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

Scratch the green rind Of sapling, or
wantoulv twistin lie soil. and SCARED and
crooked oak win tell Of the act for years to
come. How fercibly does this figure show
the Necessity Of giving right tendencies to
the minds and hearts of the young
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
Petition for Division of Land by Par
tition

In she coupty Court Of Harden Couasy.
\ A D Bryant and wife. Virginia Bryant and George
inerau. by his ruartan Juo . Uszery. Samuel q
c6tt ana a 8Iartha scott G Z Hicks and wife Lucy II
Aiiets, azd &c IngraEn Sc al.
Is appearing to the undersigned Clerk Of
the County Court Of said county, from the
petition. which Is sworn to, that the above
named defendants, heirs at law Of William
r. Ingram, deed, are nOa-residents Of the
State Of Tennessee It Is therefore ordered
that publication be made IN the Bolivar
Bulletin for four consecutive weeks, requi-
ring said defendants 70 enter their appear
anee IN this cause, and pleafl answer or de-
muir to said petition by the first Monday in
March, 1865. or the same viii be taken for
confessed as 10 theta and set for hearing ex-
parte. February 4, 1905.
JAS B. HARRIss,
CTk Of Co Court Of Hardeman Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
q. Hammers. Hatchets. &C. -.

Axes, Hammers, Hatchets, Files, Rasps.
Chisels and Gauges,
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes,
Augurs, Saws, and Drawingknives,
Iron and Steel Squares,
Trace, Wagon, and Coil Chains,
Dog, Halter, and Jack Chains,
Planters, Garden, Cane and Grub Hoes,
Butt, Strap Window Blind. and other
Hinges.
Frying Pans, Corn, Coffee, and Paint
Mills,
Patent Balances and Steelyards,
Razors ard Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, ShoyeIs and
Spades
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
Hand, Bench, and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

This Company issues Policies on lives on
all different favorable rates other
regard residence travel
all profits divided annually its policy hold
1t prompt the Of losses having paid 4
this city In the last months, as follows
G. p. Ziakagrsf S5000I C. A. 900
T. H. Williams 5.O00i j. De M9rgan-.. 1000
Joka 1000 Cen $ p. Bankhead.. 1909
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

HAVING accepted a permanent agency of
the ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
fAN45 Woud respectfully ask the attention of ny old
friends to that Institution safe certain and reliable
dunn through which they families against
IN tbs event of DEATH themselves
ished old age in Of iil-suecess in life.
Mr. n y OIlS Is associated with and is hereby
commended 10 public confidence No. q
Madison street. DeSoto Block where viii be happy to
Rsedec information
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
Farming Implements
Iron Nails,
Wrought iron Safes.

We been engaged in che Hardware business in Slam
Phs twenty years and have the pleasure Of in
old friends and the public generally that
receiving extensive stock CT Hardware. =
kept before the and enabled 70 offer
great Country Merchants Pautsrs 9th
who may be wanting anything in our iaa stoc
ssts IN part CT ths following
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

SUNDRIES.
Goes Dysdspsia Cure, IIelmbold's Buehu.
Diarrhea C0rdias Iron Tonic Cordials,
taeatne CAPSULES Uterine Catholicons,
MeLean's Cordial Houks Panaeea
Hair Dyes, Tooth Washes and Powders,
Hair OILS all kinds, Railways Ready Relief
McLean's Liniment, Mustang Liniment,
Plasters all kinda, Gilbert's letter Ointment,
Grays Ointment, Eye Waters and SalYes
FerlnifuEes. all kinds, Ambrosiai Oil.
Elegant Toilet Articles, Elegant Perfumery.
Superb Fancy Combs, Chess and Checker Men,
Paper, Ink, Envelopes. all kinds,
Spectacles, Photographic Albums
NiOlins aud BANGS, Guitar and Violin Strings,
Gold Pens, Pencils, Surgical Instruments
Surgeons Cases Sponge,
Best Cutlery.
PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY COMPOUNDED AT
ALL HOURS. DAY AND NIGHT.
Come and whether you want anything or not. We
VIII treat politely, and take pleasure showing you
go0Cs have.
Ladies especially invited examine stock.
Respectfully, CHAS, II OuARA.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
B0EEVAR, EE

BOLIVAR, EEE3E ~.
Having bought the Drug Store from Or. T. E. MOORE,
and increased the stock and entirely reftted house
nov Offering superior indnee@euts 70 purchasers.
Dig the largest aud finest in Hardean county.
wil sell you thing for less shan cost then skin
yon on what yea are not posted on but propose % make
prices the that pure drugs be sold Every
es guaranteed TO be just what it represented
It not 50. it and get money Ny
comprises n part
BITTERS.
Plantation. Hoststsers
Hollands, Mofats,
Hoebacks, Red Jac- e.
BsFarian, BSs-haYes,
Csdrsn.
AGUE CURES.
Ayres'. Kriss-.
Smiths Io2te, IEdian ChoiayoEus.
PILLS.
Wright'a, Ayres', Shalieabsryer's
McLancs. St1eklands, StrOngs
Cark's Female JayneHs Cooks
QuiI ire. sugar coated.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

Hardin g ~ ilkinsoD, Att'vs for petitioners
tsbs AZ " fee e
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07
COTTGH MEDTCTNFs.
SUNDRIES.

BROWNE Ir0ches, Williams' Wild CherrJs
Etricklapds Balsam, Cherry Pectoral,
Jsynes Expeetorant.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-03-07

Special . gent for West Tennessee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-12-11
pRINTERS ELECTRIC FLUID.

This new and unrivaled preparation for clean
ing TYPE, FORMS, PLATES, & ROLLERS,
10 war rantedt TO do the work without injury to
the hands. type, or rollers, obyiating the neces-
sity for using Benxine or Turpentine in moving
any of the patent or colored inks.
MAGNETIC FLUID,
For the use Of manufacturers, machinists, and
Jewellers, for cleaning railroad cars, and for re-
moving all kinds of Grease, Tar, and Gum from
wood, leather, or metal, with electric rapidity
METROPOLITAN CLEANING FLUID,
For domestic use, washing clothes, and remov-
ing Stains and Grease from Woolen, Cotton, OF
Silk Goods, without injury to the fabric. II
cleans everything-everybody will use it.
These Fluids are non explosive and non com
bustble; they are safe and pleasant to use
they are free from all acids. and may be used In
hard or salt water. ...--... ....,
Agents for sale are wanted in every County
Address DYER & CO., Manufacturers,
$50 Broad St.. Newark, New Jersey.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-12-11
=, SAVE your MONEY!
Old GrandpotherS Family soap.

This Soap needs none of the long explanations
that many soaps do, but it will be found, on
trial. to excel any other soap in use for the pur.
pose Of ExraAcrIxe DrRr OR GaEAsE from al
Kinds Of clothing and household articles The
combination of materials used in the manufac
ture Of this soap are perfect in their chemical
action, and leave all the linen and blen;hed cot
ton in q cleaner and whittier condition than any
other known soap, as thousands can testify that
use 1t. There is nothing in it TO injure clothing
many yesrs ago. This soap will do the largest
amount of washing of any soap in existence with
the same amount of weight. Give it trial, and
YOU will be satisfied with the result.
Inquire for OLD GRANDMOTHER'S SOAP.
sold BY all the groceTs. None genuine except
made By Heissenbuttel Co., q, a. IS. and 4S
Sackett street Brooklyn.
n B.-This soap does not cause the unpleas-
ant smell arising from the use of common soap,
which. in fast, makes it more agreeable for
families.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-12-11
BARGAINsr BARGAINS !!

IN order to settle the business of the late frn
i of J. H: PADGETT & co. as speedily a
possible, the undersigned will sell at greatly re
duced prices, for Cash, the stock of Goods OF
hand, consisting Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, tFulled Cloths. Sati
nets, Vestings, Alpacas. Bombazines
French and English Merinoes, Nous.
Inns, Poplins and a great variety Of
Ladies' Dress Goods; large stock Of
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps. Saddles,
Brides, Flows, Plow Castings and such
other goods as are usually kept in first
class country store. -. -. = -.
In view of the probability that a mach higher
tariff will be imposed on foreign manufactures,
and. as a consequence. higher pieces will pre-
vail for domestic goods, now is the time for con-
sumers to buy. Old customers and the public
generally are invited to call as they may expect
bargains. 1
w. w. PADGETT.
Port Tobacco, Feb. II, 1897.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-12-11
NOTICE.
TO FORMER OWNERS OF SLAVE
IN CHARLES COUNTY.

IN CHARLES COUNTY.
TNHE undersigned. appointed "Commis
i sioner OF Slave Statistics" by the Cover
nor OF Maryland, by authority of an act OF the
General Assembly, ''entitled An Act to provide
Tor taking and perpetuating the evidence OF the
number Of persons held to labor and service ir
the State of Maryland and emancipated by the
Constitution adopted in the year 1864, and BY
whom such persons were held"-
Hereby gives notice, that he will attend al
his Office, 10 PORT TOBACCO, from day to
day. for the purpose of dischargDg bis duties as
said Commissioner.
The Act of Assembly designs to place, in the
safe keeping of the State, rect evidence of the
| number of slaves held by her citizens, at the
time, when, under the influence of the pledge
of compensation from the United States, such
slaves were emancipated. 1t is obvious that those
only will be compensated who furnish the State
with such evidence. The object of the Law and
the necessity of its passage may be better under
stood by reading the Law itself. The preamble
says:
.sThat the State of Maryland has good
valid and just claim upon the Government of the
United States for reasonable and adequate COM
pensation for the said property, and that it ought
not to be doubted that the Federal Government
when the passions excited by the late unhappy
civil Wal shall have subsidized, will recognize the
her manifest duty in regard to it,"
The law requires the following: i Il
The names Of the former owners. at the time
of the adoption of the Constitution in the yeal
1864. ~.. .. ,.#s, -:
"The names, number, age, sex and physica
condition of such slaves; whether they were
slaves for life or for term of years, and how
many years; whether they have been enlisted OF
drafted into the United States. SO far asis knpwr
to said owners or others; and into what regi
ments they were placed, and what compensa
tion if any, has been received from the State Of
General Government by such owner or owners
for such slaves so enlisted or drafted into thu
military service of the United States"
The testimony required is the sworn state
ment of the former owner or legal representa-
tive, confirmed by the ''oath of at least two dis
interested Witnesses The record thus made
up is declared to be legal evidence upon all ques
tons concerning the ownership of slaves in this
State al the time of the adoption of the Constit
ution by which said slaves were eMancipated.i
Fees CASH.
,llss@ &c. BURGESS -
Mayl6, 1867-tf Com of 8. S.