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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-22
EoUNDRK,

and able to furnish Castings of good
quality low can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to Will be done with dis
patch. and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
Highest price pa id in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds
Give US cali at the Jefferson NIarhn Shop Stone
Row. wEIRICK & WELLER.
Charlestown Jan. %. 1865.
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,.a;o. An !, unpoetical Yankee has described
nort Ups as the GLOWING gate@ays of beans,
Foik' sourcrout and potatoes"
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TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVIN'1 permanently located in Charlcstown,
Ii with a view to conducting the business of a
H0USE-C4RPENTER AND BUILDER,
take this opportunity of informing the public that
will give prompt attention to ali work that may
be entrusted to my care My experience in the bu
sinessis such as to afford guarantee that those
who employ me will have cause to regret it.
Gt-My shop is at the residence of my father, Mr..
Nathaniel Myers, where ] will always be found,
when not elsewhere engaged. When not at home,
any orders may be left with my father
Feb H. Is6s-1v -
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e lns; oilhoh sense is valuable in all kinds
OF business, except love making. - N''''''
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Taking their Senses.

y tall, cadayerous man, in shabby suit of
blue black, "a long beurd and longer cane
went into a littIeshop t'other day, on the road
to an eastern Shore" town, and noddipg to
the smoke. dried, venerable dame, who was
pottering around within, says he
MADAM, I'm a travelling agent; am
seeking names, &c, for new edition Ct the
census, and a"
sThe sensesT chimes the old woman.
"Yes, madam, We are about to take the
census" ----..
"You don't,sey 500" Well, she continued,
':ifs getting to be sinful world, don't you
think SO, mister %
"Why do you think that, just now, my
dear madam ?"
"Well, there's so many doin's and COINS
on now to what there was when was a gal,
that declare that body don't know nothing,
nohow, out yere in the country; man came
along last week he took the senses, too"
''Ah, indeed"
ayes, sir, he took old Polly Smiths senses
clean, straight out Of her, by giving her
glory-glo-J2o'y form, he called it; and
after he took out her senses, he ampitated
the poor old souls thumb, wot she'd suffered
with hull year. But dear, oh, dear ~
sighed the old 'un, ''tain't no use round here
taking their senses, for folks act as if they
had no senses to take, nohow."
! The agent stopped and the old woman
closed the door.
z:-Hsam, I've got a very peculiar question
'to'ask you"
> " What is it ?"
-" Was you eber in lub ?"
B" No. julius"
"Now Il
" {. You have been, understand, julius ?"
IS Yes, Sam !"
:. And now, after you have been in love, I
wish to be Informed of one thing"
And what is that 2"
- How do you feel ?"
"FeelY
4" Yes"
"Why, Sam, felt jist as if I was in big
tunnel, and train Of cars was coming in at
both ends"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-22
NEW STOCK on GOODS!

At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
TEJ E are now opening full and complete stock
w of well selected goods-that cannot be
ccled by any other Store in the Valley or country
around us. Our line of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
is composed of AIpacas, Lawns, Lepos, Poplins,
Mozambiques, Shallies,, Persian Cloth, Organizes,
Bombazlnes, Delaincs, Reps, French Percae, Cling
hams, &c. Jaconetts, Tarletons, Swiss and Barred
Muslins, Mar settles; also a fall and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such as Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsetts, Hoop
Skirts, Linen handkerchief, Braids' Battons and
Trimmings, &C., SC. A full stock of
ONES TIC G. o obs
comprising, in part, Bleached and Brown Muslins,
Wooden, Cotton and Linen Goods, Floor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general assortment of e EN-
TLEMEN IS WEAR-In piece Ready Made.
heavy stock of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS-for
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children.
complete stock of 9ueens ware, Wooden-ware,
Hardware; and a stock of HARNESS, such Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars, Lines and Back
bands, &c. A large stock of FURNITURE, such
Cottage Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chair Rockers, Uashstands &C., at prices
that guarantee.
FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES.
such as Sugars Of all grades, Rio, Java and Laguy
Coffee, Teas of the best quality, Oils, Syrups,
Salt. &C., all of which Offering at very short
and customers TO give US trial before purchasing
HILLARY, WILSON 8 JOHNSON.
ADril %, 1868.
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Berkeley county, West Va. Aug. 1865.
We hereby certify that we have purchased from
NJ. J. Lecse s Co.. of Parkersburg, w. Va, Steam
Engine, and are using it 10 our Threshing Machine,
and it gives general satisfaction:
d. S. RENTcH,
GEO. SIRERT.
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND MACHINERY.

We employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community rely upon
quick, neat and substantial work, and at prices
suit the times. We are determined to do work
low can be done in the County for CASH, which
will be required for all transient custom.
We will make to order IN, sshing DIGchines and
Horse Po,Ders of the latest patterns; PLoUGHS of
dlfferent kinds always ON hand, amongst which
do; the old fashioned three horse Bar
shear; Mccormick do, for and three Lorscs );
also, the three-horse Page Plough; also inn
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-such Shares, Coulters, Shovela,
(sing gle and double) Mould boards CT ALI kinds,
Open Rings. Open Links, &c. Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel aud Iron. Turning and
Boring in Iron aud Steel. We now have in opera
tim
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SADDLES AND HARNESS
NOW is THE TIME TO GET BARGAINS.

EUGENE WEST has just returned from RaIti-
II more with full and complete Assortmtnt of
Goods, that will COMPARE with any in the ma rkri,
for quality and cheapness. Ills stock OF
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
is composed of Alpacas, Mcrinos, serg.s DcIaines.
Ginghams, &c.
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS,
consisting of Hosiery. Gioves, French Corsctts.
Hoop Skirts, the GRECIAN BEND, Linen lie nd
kerchiefs, buttons, Linen Tapes, Ruti:ngs, Ipnca
DOM ESTIC GOODS,
Bleaehcd and Brown Muslins, Bird Eye Diaper,
Irish Linen Jaconcts &c alec fine assortment Of
GENTS CLOTHS AND CASSIhIERES,
and Boys' WEAR, Boots and !Sho Of all siz.s. a
full stock of GROCERlES, such Sugar. Coffee,
Teas of the best quality, ollie. Syrpss and that Il,
yorite brand ofTObacco, the Durham allof which I'o
Is selling for THE CASH, THIRTY pAYsstO prompt
CUSTOMERS: Cal! and his stock before pureliaa-
ing elsewhere. -
October 81, 1868.
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To the Public.

TTAyING purchased valuable tract of timber
IL land, and located a Saw Mill upon it with
capacity of saving forty thousand feet of Lumber
weekly, 1 will be prepa red to furnish nearly
EVERY VARIETY OF LUMBER.
Such as Pine Plank, JOists, Rafters, Sind.
ding, Plastering Lath, Chestnut Palings,
Oak Fencing Plank, dc.
Lumber will be kept constantly ON hand at the
Mill, II miles above Kearsley & Sheerer's PIaninp
Mill on the Shenandoah river. and Z aiessrs Hum
phreys & Hooffss Lumber yard at Charlestown.
Persons contemplating building will promote
their interests by calling upon the subscriber in
person, Mcssrs. Humphreys & Hoo before s1oi No
elsewhere. GEO. w. EICHELBERGER.
August II, lSGS-6m,
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TO TRAVELLERS.
WINCHESTER AND FOTOlIAc R. R.
TIME TA B E.n
TaAIss Golse wrs1.


TaAIss Go1se wxsr
Lease Harper's Ferry at Z l0sA N and ,2s, p 81
Lssys sssPsssSsh E. :, IA n and q
Leave Halltown at 4 Sc a NJ and 1 s3 p M
Leave Charlestown at o. a NJ and1 SAP M,
Leave sameron,s at s ~ a Al "a and % NJ.
Leave Vaudeville at S 50 A NJ and s0PM.
Leave opeqeon Bridge AZ $ Sc. A NJ and IS p NJ,
Arrive at Winchester at IS A N aud , SIS pm.
TRANS Goise EAST. :,
Leave stephenson,s at 10 &c NJ and 80 P III,
Leave opequon Bridgeat 10 81 AM and, 81 N.
Lease summit Point Ii u u n AND AMID q
Leave Cameron at IL 25 A NJ and Al p NJ :,
Leave Halltownet u 81 NJ and slip NJ
Leave Reyes Switch at II So A NJ and 26PM
Leave Shenandoah nj IL OF p NJ and S 40 NJ
Arrive at HarPer's Ferry IL 05 A NJ and s IS p NJ. 1
WINCHESTER ACCOMMODATIONS
CoMaEsoIse MAY lsrH, 1868.
Leaves Winchester = ea5-z5 , A. NJ
SssRnss'9n sa IS
Summit Point -s--F $50
Cameron's $50
% Charlestown sol
Halltogn sra
Harper's Ferry - $50
Arriving in Baltimore at 10 25 A. NJ. )
Leave Camden Station at 4I0P.M NJ.
Arrive HaEper's Ferry SO.
Charlestown sac
Summit Point 80 . SO - =
wadc's $40
stephenson.s ga
Stopping at intermediate ations ON Main Stem.
A. b. WOOD gent, Harper's Ferry. -----.----- =
JOHN L, WILSON,
May 10, 1868 Master of transportation.
BALTIMORE 4 o. R.R. COMPANY. T
SCHEDULE of Passenger Train, arriving and de-.
~ parting at the Harper's Ferry Station:
TRAINS BOUND EAST. -i -
M.llr.an. la tsFf N. ls elFf'si
Esia a.ss fr.in i 3!s4M 5isfS
TRAINS BOUND, WEST. .
ARRIVES.
Mail Frais, l02P.M. ~IlOP.M.
Fast Line, s SO p. NJ. S3IP.M. =
Express Train, Isl A. nj. 32A. 81
Office open n all hours for trans. Through Tick
For further Inforna lion inquire the Office.
l--4-- A-B. WOOD 40 EST. !,
Harpers Ferry, May. II. 1867.
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NOTICE TO THE FARMERS

JEFFERSON & CLARKE COUNTIES.
WE would announce to the farmers of Jefferson
w and Clarke counties, that We Will keep ON
hand and order all kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
such as Woods Self Rake Reaper, Woods Prize
Mower, for which sole agents for Jefferson
and Clarke counties; Grove: y Davison's Gum
Spring Extraordinarily patent-sole agents
for Jefferson; Wire Tooth Horse Rakes of different
kinds Hay Holsters, Corn Shelters Hay, Straw
and Fodder Cutters; Wheat Fans, Ploughs of dit
ferent kinds, Forks, Shovels, Hoes Moving Scythes
G rain Cradles, Hand RakeE; and will also furnish
FERTILIZERS OF DIFFERENT KINDS.
For particulars of Re aper and Mower see circulars
which will be distributed, giving certificates
Persons wishing Attachments to Reapers purchased
last year will give us their orders early.
Bo- All orders left with Mr.. John N Sadler, Rip
pom; MIR. J. T Griffith, Berryville; or Mr.. VIM.
Grove, Wildwood will be promptly attended to.
SNYDER, LINK f OSBOURN.
Dntfield's, Jefferson county, W. Va.
April IA, 1868.
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TO THE PUBLIC.


TO AFFLICTED FEMALES IMPORTANT RE-
LIEF AND PERMANENT CURE
PROLAPSUS TTEPL
OR FALLING OF THE WOMB.
T HAVE been allowed by the Department at Wash
L ington, d. Ga Patent for an Abdominal Sup.
porter, invented by me, to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the fema les of our country, known Prolapsus
Uteri, or Falling Of tho Womb
THIS SUPPORTER WILL GIVE IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
This Supporter eiU Effect a Permanent Cure.
have tried this invention upon a number of fe-
les suffering from falling OF the womb, and it has
Givcn Relief IN every instance ,1ithout a
SINGLE FAIL URE
ITS UNIFORM SUCCESS IN EVERY APPLE
CATION has satisfied the inventor and all who have
tried it, that this Supporter most valuable relief
and remedy.
ONLY ASK THE SUFFERING TO GIVE IT
ONE TRIAL.
will furnish limited number of applicants with
this Supporter upon the receipt of $500 each.
Arrangements will soon be completed to furnish
any demand. Address me at Harrisonhurg, Va.
JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
October s, 1s6s-3m.
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POTOMAC COACH FACTORY!

TENHE undersigned respectfully i'm HNg
i forms the public generally that he Sapl
has taken the COACHFACTORY late .SZ(2O@~S2
ly carried on by his father, Shop
herdstow n, and is prepared to carry
CARRIA G E NJ A X NC
in all its branches, and will keep on hand TO order,
all kinds of
Carriages, Buggfes, RockaWays. Ph9tOns,
Spring Wagons, GermantOW nWagOnS,
Sulkies, SleighS, &C., &C.
In fact all kinds OF work done in first. class estab-
lishment, having had experience in the business
He is determined to employ none but frst-class
mechanics, and none but the very best mate
rals in the manufacture of his work. and will fur
nish work advantageous terms as any other
shop in the State. Particular attention paid to
pairing, and will satisfaction in allcases
All new work warranted for twelve months, and
old Carriages, Rockaways. Bugges, etc., taken in
exchange for newJones Persons in need of any
thing in his line would do well to give him call
before purchasing elsewhere. A share of public
pat ronage solicited.
N. BAH orders promptly attended to.
r. S. NJ. HOFFMAN,.
Shepherdstown, June %. 166S-6m.
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SECURE THE, SHADOW.

ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.
A ND accordingly the citizens of Charlestown
and viciritys are invited to call at my gallery
S1pPoslte the Carter House, lately Diehl's Marble
I;l wnere Twill be pleased wait them and
ioGRAPH their faces as faithfully as the
dc 4eTa assisted by properly managed light, can
please. ' anu VIII 40 my nG TI 70
December "a, ls67-am. ALLEN hAAhS
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ENTLER,S SURE CURE.

ENTLER'S SURE CURE,
Has never yet failed to cure the severest casea
Iof Cholera, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus. Diar-
thea, Flux, Summer Complaint in children,
Mana1assuIsd ~ M E 81 Co.;
tie. Full directions on each bottle. See cir
lculars. Sold everywhere. No cure, no pay.
Every person should keep it constantly on
hand. For sale by
CAMPBELL MASON, Charlestown.
June %, ls6S-ly.
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: . II. = 2 2 "a. =. q J.
IN CUR BOAT. -
ny Mss artoess

Stars trernblin 2 DER us{ aud epnset before us'-
Mountain in shsflows and sofesls asleep
Down sile dim river we aoaten forever .le
Speak not, ALL not-sth &c s-p * ~
deep.
,-on,s ,,ot "a ficestill to morro%ai
Rest softiy ialifre yer eY eiisls HAT SsSe!ss
while down the risef hOat on loI.s ~, Ire
Speak not, atl breathe motif
deep. -
\. ,,,ss tic depths gidcorer,
s So let theapast in forgetfulness sttP, :
While dovnsihe river We foatt en- i'' NS. ,I
Speak NOT, h !! bteatne nor ts s -. -
deep.
.ti,cs above us bless all that love US
All whom we love in Thy tenderness keep;
Will. doyu- the river we float on forever;
Speak not ahi breathe het-atheFess peace on the
deep
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Read the CertiHcates:
We hereby certify that we have used Beck with's
Electric Lininent' for Rheumatism and Neura Ieia
and received entire relief from its application.-
We confidently recommend il to the public.
Mas. F. NJ. RANSOM, jeff. Co., Va.
Mas. T. n. WILLIS, SO
LIZZIE S. PAGE,
MILDRED c. WATERS,
REV. G. NJ. GALLOWAY, 600 West
Lombard Street. BALTIMORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-22

"The senses%' chimes the old woman.
'Yes, madam, we are about to take the
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SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!

snUR accounts now ready for, and insist
upon immediate settlement of the same to
January let, 1865. Hereaft Ne-will consider our
of October, and first of january when they will be
made off and payment expected. Thankful for
past avors hope by strict attention to business
to gain many new customers.
o. II you want your MACHINES repaired, send
them in a once. - -
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b. b. ". 1867.
BECKWITH,S ELECTRIC LINIMENT.

NOR the cure OF Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Strains
Il of the Joints, Numbncss ofthe Limbs, Swelling
of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises or any Bone
Nerve Affections, Incipient stages of
Group. ChiIblains, &c, sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-22

why, Sam, I felt jist as if was in big
tunnel, and train Of cars was coming in at
both ends"
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For sale by AseUITH & BRO, Charles,own.
Sentember l. lS6S-ly.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-06
WASHINGTON.

THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The President was
engaged this morning in preparing a response
20 Gen. Grants letter, and it is said that he
has demanded of Messrs. Seward, McCuloch
Wells and Randall endorsements of his state
ment of what traHspired at Cabinet meeting
which Gen. Grant has SO fatty contradicted.
The Presidents conduct Is censured here by
all loyal men, and his impeachment is again
talked of. Ii
JUDGE FIELD.
The House Judiciary Committee will COM
mence on Friday to investigate the charge
against Judge Field, that he has denounced
Unconstitutional acts of Congress now before
the Supreme Court.
THE AUTHORIZATIONS ACT
Secretary Seward officially announces that
the act to suspend the further reduction of the
currency, &C., has become a law, notwith-
standing the President failed to return il to
Congress
Charles Dickens is suffering with severe
cold to-day and will not leave his room.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Other Washington specials have the follow
ing:
The foreign committee considered the Dan
ish treaty Yesterday and resolved to await the
arrival Of a messenger from the King of Den
mark, who, it is understood, is on his WY to
the United States with information on that
on the Perkins claim against Russia, in con-
nection with their consideration of the Alaska
purchase.
1t Is reported that the Russian government
complains of delay in payments for Alaska.
1t is reported that Minister Thornton is
awaiting further instructions relative to the
Alabama claims and Fenian matters before
presenting his credentials.
CABINET TROUBLES.
rumor was current last evening, that Sec
retaries MeCulloch and Seward have both
asked the President to accept their resigna-
lions. The Presidents action on the anti
contraction bill is given as McCulloch's reason
for resigning and Seward is displeased at be-
ing overruled in his policy on the Alabama
claims.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Senator Guthrie refuses to resign his seat in
the Senate.
Mr.. Stanton positively refuses to resign.
A clause will be embodied in the revenue
tau bill eBaeting that all goods not included
in the schedule of articles taxed, shall be con-
sidered free, and abolishng the present free
list. ef
A bill providing for an international copy
right law viii be presented to the House to-
day.
Senator Wilson left for New Hampshire last
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-06


Convention are authorized to fill all vacancies
that may occur in their numbers, and they are
hereby instructed TO vote as an unit IN the
Chicago Convention, and are so Jar requested
TO employ all honorable and proper means to
secure the nomination OF General Grant and
Governor Fepton for the office OF President
and Vice esident.
Res1lced That the reyer5es OF 1857, with the
formidable attempts now everywhere been
made TO disseminate the principles OF rebellion
and reputation, admon1sh US that our adyer-
saries are preparing by their most veheme ut
and desperate efforts to gain the control of the
Gov rnm ant and virtually reverse the triumph
contaminated at Appamatox Courthouse. and
we exhort our fellow Republicans throughout
the State to organize for the systematic diffus.
ion OF intelligence, by Journals or otherwise,
and for vigorous, persistent aud efficient
canvas to the close OF the polls in November
next.
Resolved, That this Convention express
THANKS to the soldiers and sailors of the Re-
puDnc, TO whom, under rovidence. the nation
IS SO much indebted for the preservation of its
dlgn1ties and the perpetuation of its power,
ana that their heroic sacrifices and services in
the suppression of the rebellion will be forever
remembered with gratitude by the people of
the country which has been saved through
their valor and patriotism.
The resolutions were adopted by acclama-
tion
The report OF the committee to nominate
delegates to the National Union Republican
Convention was then made, as follows Dele
gates at large, Major Gen. Daniel e. Sickles
Ct New York, Lyman Tremain, of Albany,
Chas. Andrews, of Onendaga, D. u L. Brown,
Of Monroe; alternates, John E. Williams, OF
New York, Gilbert Robinson, Jr., of Rensel-
lear, VIM. Campbell, Of Otsego, John Allen
Jr., OF Erie. Two delegates and two alternates
from each Congressional district were also re-
ported. The report of the committee was
agreed to, and the delegates were declared
elected.
Mr.. Greeley being called for, said he wanted
TO warn the Convention against the danger OF
over cot fidence. Strong candidates had been
nominated, but they could not win without
strong supporters. / mean to do my part in
this canvass. | hope you will incite your
friends and neighbors to vigorous efforts. We
must work with will and then we viii win,
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-06
@ . M NJ Il II CIAL
Cambridge Market.

CAMBRIDGE, Feb A.
Receipts-Cattle, $685. Sheep and Lambs, 4,S26;
Horses, Is; Swine, 80; Calves, :.
PRICES. Eeef Cattle Extra, s's rs a IA 90; first
third quality, SIS 90 q II co.
Prices Of store CattieWorking Oxen, y pair, $3.50,
Mich Cows and Calves from sa7. 500, $50, $50 q
Ste0. ~ 49,
Yearlings $40 g 80; two years old $50 q 40; three
years old $45 a CO.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs-In lots, So 90, So %,
s. 90 q 75each; extra 81 30 a so, or frem4 q Sc
p 10.
Spring Lambs, 90 q 900. Veal Calves, none.
Prices OF Hides, Tallow and Skins-Hdes a 95c
Y r.; Tallow 90 73c p H.; Pelts s73 q 90 each F;
Calf Skins Ice " 10. $50 fO&fE
Remarks-Cattle-quota hardly equal to last
week. Considerable many Of the Cattle were of or
binary grades; there were some exceptions, espec-
tally among tile River Cattle
Sheep Not any material hsnge In the Sheep mar
ket nom last week. Receipts nearly the same. Nut
ton s one OF the cheapest articles of food the pres
ent time. Tie quality averages very good.
Poultry-Extra 10 "a zoe; prime II q Isle: good 16
q l7c; medium Is a l5ic; poor to medium IA "a 15c
% IN.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-06
MAssACHUsETTs.
NATIONAL ooMaERcIAL ooNvENTIos.

:
Boston, Feb. 5.-The National Commercial
Convention met to-day in Mechanics Hail. A
permanent organization was made by choice
of e. w. Fox of St. Louis, for President, with
two Vice Presidents at large and one fl ON
each State. e. G. Hersey represents Maine
as one of the Vice Presidents.
n. G. Hichburn, Chairman of the Ship
builders Association of Maine, asked and OBJ
tanned leave to participate in the doings of the
Convention.
After organization and preliminary business
the Convention adjourned till 10 O'clock to.
morrow. a.5e tffasE afsss5E
grand sleigh ride and concert was given
to the delegates this evening.