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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21

GOOD NEWS FOR THE LADIES.
.a, them have children have SURE. In
nocent and safe remedy to prevent conception They
can with perfect confidence and safety DIR. RAPH-
AEL'S Remedy. They will thus not only prevent in
Of family but they win Mt the time promote
preserve their health because his
cent and safe. 1t does not interfere with diet
patton 1t operates without sickness exposure and
certain in rs effect 1t not only prevents from having
II iss VINO ISn hsE
misplaced confidence consult him before they get
ried he will restore their bloom freshness and vigor OF
yeuth and enable them to enter married life with
hdence of health and happiness Journal Of Health
Hear what the Cincinnati Weekly Press says on the
and advertised for the prevention of having
edrea and feelit our du ty to aeknow ledge bene
lit from and every source when 1t is for the relief OF
entering humanity A fact has come knowledge
that ought to be promulgated and widely circulated for
the benefit of those ladies whose delicate health makes
It necessary to prevent increase of family About
twelve months after marriage lady Of acquaintance
gave birth to daughter, but her suerings were %
great that her physicians despaired OF her life This
nsde herread the thought Of again becoming mother
She tried everything to prevent repetition of her suffer
ins but without succeeding Two after marriage
she again coudned bat her suiferings great
that the child died, and her life despaired Of
more children he feared her life would lie the forfeit
As all the rem dies she had tried before had failed
abe applied to the Botanic Physician, DR. RAPHAEL
for his Preventive TO have Children His remedies had
the desired effect; they not only prevented her from
having children but they also improved her health To
ALL THINGS PURE The Botanic Physi-
clans remedies be recommended, because they are
innocent and safe. They operate without causing SICK
exposure They do not interfere with the diet
occupation They do not iniure tn health, but they
G PANCoST MD.
His hours for seeing visitors are 10 A. M to
p NJ pAILy-sUspAYs ExcEPrED--AT ana East MAnI-
STREET, up srATRs) BETWEEN WILLS AND FRANKLIN
SrREErs CHICAGO IiLINoIs. Consultation rec, Iwo
Dollars He has private consultation for LaDIrs
aud Gentlemen. Each visitor has separate room.
ranged so that the most delicate refined and sen
sitive visit the Doctor confdentiay, without be-
ing seen by any other visitor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
BLOOM OF The LOTUS,



Among the elegancies of the ,o;,., a.. p,.
of the Lotus, or the Germ of Beauty s,.na. ~.
eminent and il lie one that is taking nraos,tp.s.
of all others.
II is unrivalled for the complexion, r.nasr;n.
it clear, transparent, and resplendent The bloom
of the Lotus is q fashionable gem for toilet mr.
poses. II removes tan, freekies, irritation, erup
tions of the skin, and sunburn, Importing to il
that delicate tint and softness so much admired
in female beauty.
All defects Of the skin speedily disappear By
its use. - .-...--.-.--
There is nothing yet discovered which add.
more to the personal besuty than this delightful
refreshing Cosmetic. A few applications Of thi.
charming preparation, will convince the most
skeptical, of its value. One of it's grand features
is that 1t causes youthful appearance, and re-
tards the semblanoe of age.
Or is it less essential to n gcntlemsn's toilet,
1t prevents the smsrting sensation frequently ex-
perienced after shaving, and heals pimples and
eruptions of the skin generally Unlike many
others il is strictly vegetable and contains no del
eterieus ingredients.
II is without doubt the most perfect toilet re-
quisite ever introduced
PRICE 81 90 per BOTTLE.
Sent by Express to any part of the United
States on receipt of price.
Send for circulars and certificates. Sold by all
Druggists.
Principal depot. HILBERT 4 CO., No. Is
fremont Row, Boston.
o. GRoTJAN, Agent,
febl2dsm. Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE

From being shortened by wrong treatment. The Bo-
tanic Remedies of DIR. RAPHAEL. the English Botanic
Physician failed yet to make perfect cure Of all
private and venerea diseases, without the
of mercury, without hinderance from business, and
without fear Of discovery exposure No deadly poi
soma such arsenic, vomca opium, or any other
poisons. No mercury or other deadly mnerals-nofh.
ing but purely Vegetable Botanical Remedies are used
I,y him. His Remedies the most obstinate and dan
gerous cases. and remove all mercury and other mpurt
ties from the system when all others have failed His
Remedies restore manhood and vigor to the impotent
make the fruitful give confidence to the des
pondng they enable the single TO get married with
assurance Of having contented wife and healthy chill
ireu-Medicdl Journal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
SWAMP LAND SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by order of the
IN Board ofSupervisorsi in and for the County Of
Rock Island and State Of Illinois, / viii offer at
public auction, at the door Of the Court Honse.
in the City and County of Rock Island, on the
18th day of March, A. d. 1865, between the
hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. N. of
said day, the following described Swamp and
Overlooked Lands lying in said Rock Island
County.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne fourth cash in Land and
the other three-fourths in three annual yments
with interest at 10 per cent. per annum, psy able
annually and secured by note and mortgage:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
Ladies, Take Parssoalar Nouce.
THE REAL VELPEAU FEMALE PILLS

THESE PILLS,
L 20 celebrated
many years ago in
Paris for the relic;
OF female irregu
iarities, and after
wards so notorious
for their criminal
employment in the
practice Of abortion.
are now offered fnr
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
MERCHANTS INSURANCE co.

HARTFORD, CONN.
Cash Capital, 100000
GEO. W. C0PP, Agent, Rock Island.
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sale for the frst time in America.
They have been kept IN comparative obscurity,
from the fact that the originator, DR.. Velpcau,
Is ysician in Paris of great wealth and strict
conscientious principles, and has Withheld them
from general lest they should be employed
for unlawful purposes.
In overcoming Female Distractions, Falling
Of the Womb, Whites, Green Sickness, Suppress
sion, Retention, az Immndcrate Flow of the
Monthly Disohhr ges, Nervous and Spinal Aztec
tioas, Pains in the Bach and Limbs, Fatigue on
light Exertion, PSipitAtiun Of the Heart, Hys-
terics, &c, anu will effect a cure when all other
means have failed; and, although a powerful
remedy, do not contain catomel, anthony, or
anything hurtfui to the constitution.
To married iSdies AMI young girls who have
never been regulated. they peculiarly suited.
They will, in a short time, bring on the monthly
period With regularity.
CAuTtoS. Married ladies should never take
them when there u any reason 10 believe them
selves pregnant, for th-v ~iil Le sure to produce
Q miscarriage.
These Pills are entire, vfe, under all circuu-
stances- being composed entirely of substances
from the vegetable kingdom.
Each boz has the cpat Of srm> FOR the city Of
Paris stamped 90 the box, with the words 50 Trade
Mark" IN French, 10 cnunte Hfcit which i. Q
misdemeAnor and all persons will be dealt with
accurding to law.
Fuil directions accompany each box
Ladies can obtain a box, sealed f-nm the eyes
IF the curious, by enclosing dollar and seven
postage stamps. 70 any respectable druggist,
M. w. MACOMBER,
General Agent for United States and Canadas, at
Albany, New York, or to any authorized Agent
Glenn 4 Hinckley, Charles A. Benser, Rock Is
!snd, H., and druggists everywhere. juiy7+dly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
PERSONS AT A DISTANCE

communicate coSYIpENrrALLr by letter II they
close Two Dollars for Consultation Fee each letter
Al letters communications and interviews strictly
private and confidential. No will be given to
letters Two Dollars enclosed consultation
DC. by incosing four 5 cent stamps, DR.. RAPHAELS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
GUIDE TO HEALTH d LONG LIFE

Will be sent to all who in delicate health, and
whose in1rmities and impotence prevents them from
getting married. One for the LADIES' and for the
GEN fLEMEN-say which one you want or send six
cent stamps the books His Circular about get
ting Rich and Eminent, winning the affections OF the
opposite SEX ending with speedy and happy marriage
will be sent gratis the time
Address all letters as follows: DR. RAPHAEL, Box
60 3, Chicago Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
CAUTION {.

Do not be led to believe that Sterling's Ambro-
STA containing two bottles in box at ST 90 is the
same article Sterling's Ambrosia Oil for the
hair. My Ambrosa Oil has connection what
with any other preparation sold The Am
brosis Oil is an improvement on all other hair
preparations and is put up in one bottle IN neat
package bearing the name OF Sterling Bloomer
on the back and price so cents on the front label
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21

Wells street, Chicago, III. On remittance Of 25
cent? in postage stamps, IL will be sent free by
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, AZ South
baSalle street. DIR. =. Lubsrch, author Of the
Mirror of Youth, has, since 1885, treated all dis
eases of privase nature according TO the new
method introduced and prsctieed by him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success.
oct30dly. va .h.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
PUB-IsaERs OF NEWSPAPERS

May semi specimen copy of their papers.
and their rates of advertising per annum for
one column, payable quarterly in advance.
with the number of miles the place of pub
Iication is from Chicago. Address, DIR. RAPH-
AEI, Box GAIA, Chicago, Illinois
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21

sterlings Ambrosia Oil is distilled frem Roots
Bsrks and Herbs. 1t will cure all diseases Of
the Scalp and Itching Of the Head; entirely
eradicates Dandruf. prevents the hair from fai
ling out, or from turning prematurely gray, caus-
ing il to grow thick and long 1t lie entirely diff
ferent from all other preparations, and can be re-
lied on.
Thi, elegant preparation for the hair has been
pronounced by thousands who have used it, one
Of the most successful articles for the Toilet. As
a Beautitier of the Hair and Preventive against
its falling of, it has no equal.
TcHRrIFIcArE.
BosroS, February, 1861.
GExrLEMEN-My hair was short and thin, and
rapidly falling out was recommended TO use
"Sterling's Ambrosia OIL After using the first
bottle my hair ceased falling out and commenced
growing rapidly, and l have continued the use
Of your preparation since. My hair at the pres
emit time is at least four feet long very thick and
beautiful. Very respectfully,
Miss MARY APPLETON,
No. l34 S. RusslSt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21
Female Complaints

Whether in the young old married or sin
gle, at the dawn of womanhood, the turn of
life, these tonic medicine display SO decided an
influence that q marked improvement is soon
perceptible in the health of the patient. Being a
purely vegetable preparation, they are q safe and
reliable remedy for all classes of Females in ey-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-21

The sale of the above described lands will Be
continued from day to day, If necessary. The
plat Of said lands can be seen OF the County
Clerks Office.
B. b. JOSLIN,
Drainage COMMISSIONS.
Rock Island, January 23d, 1865. dWtd.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
Wanted to Charter
TO LET.
To Rent.

10 Rent,
nNE-HALF of two and half story double
~ house in the western part OF the city, containing
ten rooms gas hard and soft water and good cellar
10 be let with the furniture for six months.
Apply to GEO. r. DAVIS 81 co.
Dealers in Real Estate, No. Morton Block
May 10. d1w* GArpus cOpy
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NJ o. Cts.
Z" Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic 25
Crying Collie or Teething of infants, 25
DiarrhGa OF children or adults, 25
Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Collie, 20
" ChOiera- vi crbus Nausea, Vomiting, ,25
Coughs, Gods, Bronchitis, 25
Neuralgia, TOjthache Faceache %
" Headaches, ,Sick-H Headache, Vertigo, ,25
~ Dy-pepsin. Bilious Stomach, %
~ IA :. Suppressed or painful Periods, 25
y Whites. too profilse poriods 25
IL rOup, Cough difficult Breathing 25
!4 Salt Il Rhcum ,Erysipelas, ,Eruptions %
" 10 Hheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, 25
" % " Fever ~ Aguc, Chill Fever, Ague, 80
IS Opih.imy. AMI SORE or we * aves % %
:, ~ " 3.ntarrh, acute or cronic, influenza, so
- ~ WhoOping Cough, violent Coughs so
Asthma, Oppressed Breathing, so
Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing, 80
23 Scrofula ,enlargedGlands, ,Swellings, 30
" q General Debility, ,Physi alWeakness 20
Dropsy, and seanty Seeretions 30
" 70 Seasickness, sickness from riding, so
~ 20 Aidney-D isease, Gravel, so
zS Nervous Debility, seminal
Emissions, Involuntary Dis
.2s Sore Mouth, Canker, 30
.SSG9 {. Urinary Urinary Wcaknes., wetting bed, so
~ 81 Painful Periods, with Spasms, 80
:, ~ suaerinss at Change Of Life, 90
:. 81 Epilepsy ,Spasms. St yitus' i,amce,l 90
d Diphihefia, liberated Sore Thro'i 80
FAMILY CASES
OF 35 large viaIs, morocco case
containing apeeific for every
ordinary disease n family is SUBJ
Ject TO, and a book of directions, $1,000
Smaller Family and Travelling cases,
. with 20 to 2S walls. from SIS to SIS
Specifies for all Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat
ment, in walls and pocket cases. ....Ss to SIS
~ These Remedies by the case or single Box are
sent TO any part OF the Country, b. mail express
free OF charge on receipt Of the price. Address
Humphreys Specific
HOMGOPATHIC MEDICINE COMP Y
Office and Depot No 562 Broadway, New York.
DIR. HUMPHREY is consulted daily at his office
personally or by letter above all forms of dis
cases.
f. SwcetzOr and CrOsman a. Co, A gents.
dcfeOd1v -
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To be Let.
THE Brick store on Exchange Street. being the Sc
4 cond store from the corner OF M ddle ST. Ap-
pElo NAIH'L. f. DEERING,
May D. d3w at Maine Savings Bank.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
WANTED
BOarders Wanted.

'I'Wo or three gentlemen can be accommodated
=! = WIN rooms and board in private family oppo.
Sue 1he fark. Address A. z. REED,
- Post Office Box 1858,
io'eiehcc required. mayl6tt
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
Established June 23, 1862. Vol. 2.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
very day, SUNDAY exceptedl at No. Printers

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted,l at No. Printers
exchange, Exchange Street, Portland.
n. A. FOSTER, PROPRIETOR.
TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
tzY~ Single copies cents
THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
same place every Thursday morning at 81. 100 year,
Invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADMINISTRATIONS inch OF space, In
length OF column, constitutes square"
S1.50 per square daily first week. IS cents per
week after three insertions, or less, $1.O0 contnn
ng every other day after first week, so cents,
Half square, three insertions less rs cents. ono
week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after. "
Undeg head &c Of ,'AMgsEMENTs," $500 per square
SPECIAL NOTICES, $1.25 per s9Hare for tbc first
insertion, and 25 cents per square Tor each subse-
quent insertion
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
IREss (which has large circulation in every part
OF me State for SlO0 per square for first insertion
ana o0 cents per square for each subs, quent inser
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18

can be cut, and still the cloth cannot be pulled
apart without tearing it. We pay Agents from S75
TO S2O0 per month and expenses, or a commission
from which twice that amount can be made Ad-
dress SECOMB & CO, PIrTSBUkG, PA, or BOS-
TON, MASS. -
( CAUTION.-Do not be imposed unop Inv other
partes palming Oft worthless cast-i: machines nm
Der the same name or otherwise. Ours is the only
genuine and really practical cheap machine manu-,
tactnred may 16 is,wdr,
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18

NEW MUsIc.-Oliyer Ditson & Co, Boston,
have published new and pleasing ballad,
"fhe Eye that brightens when I come" the
words being adapted to the favorite "Belgra-
graUa Waltz" by II. b. Farnie. From the
same house we have "Pretty Jemima Gaiop,'
by Frank Hall; the "Firefiy Waltz in the
White Fa,on; and "Jeanie Lees a ballad by
Charles Hampton. The above are arranged
for the pianoforte, and are for sale at Paine's,
Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
Letter from Skowhegan.

j. G. BLAINE, Kennebec, Chairma
j. Il, BUTLER, York, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18

AO EACnDs
HOUSE with stable attached to rent, corner of
IL Clark and Pine Streets.
Apply to GEO. II. DAVIS & CO.,
Dealers in Real Estate.
may IL diw Argus copy.
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TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
EY@ Single copies cents.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS
No. ..
slMILIA sIMILlBUS CURANTUR.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifies,

HAVE PROVED, from The most ample eSleri-
IL ence, an entire success; Smplc-Prompt- Fiji
cient, and Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly adopted to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; so harmless
as to BE- free from danger AMI efficient to be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest COM
mendaton from all, and will always render satstac-
ion.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
Wanted.

Wanted.
TWO smart salesmen salary liber l. Apply at
l. N. 4. NOVELTY CO., 90 Middle st
Up one fight
Also a partner with 200 or $500 capital. mayi6tf
Wanted
EuRST CLASS COAT MAKERS, at 8 Free st eet
a.. A T.. WEBB.
The Portland daily press., 1868-05-18
THE AMERTC1N
Button-Hole, 0ver-Seaminq
Sewing Machine!
WOnde7TII I1UeptiO2l.

That has made its advent in this or any other coun-
try.
This Machine is warrante to execute to the high
est degree of perfection all kinds OF Stitching Hem
ming, Telling, Tacking, Brdiding, Quitting Gath
erig and Selcing, etc., and all kinds of done
on any other Machine. 1t also works a beautiful
Butt0n-hote. embrOiders over the edge of fabrics,
works Eye-tet holes and makes the oUer-Seaminq
stitch, by which sheets and piow-cases are made as
by hand, feats which other machine can do, hence
as we can do every kind OF sewing all oth-rs can do
and several kinds Others can oursis unquestion
ably tar in advance of any other Machine in the
ket, and is the best to buy
We have establish a permanent agency at 135 1-2
Mi dle street (up stars and desirous to have
eUergbody i'll the city and vicinity call AMI these
wonderful Machines. Examine INTO their merits
see what beautiful work they will do-and get sam
pie of the work.
The lady in charge OF the Machines will take pleas
ure in showing and explaining them to all who may
favor her with call, and earnestly invite all to
call and see them In operation before purchasing. A
Sewing Machine to last lille time, and hence the
one that will do the greatest range of work. and do
it the best, is the one to buy.
Weslave sold nearly hundred OF these Machines
in Concord, y. H. and vicinity and every one speaks
in the highest praise of them. Call and get circu-
lar of recommendations.
All kinds of silk and cotton thread, and the best
Machine oil for sale.
Instructions given on the Machine gratutously to
all who purchase Machines.
All kinds of plain and fancy stitching done to or
der.
Call and see us. GEO. w. DREW, Agent,
May2 135 l-2, Middle street, Portland Me.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-15
oc1S
Application for Patent.
T.. REGISTERS OFFICE.

NoTTcE No. SO.
u REGISTERS OFFICE.
Carson CITY, Nevada, November y. 1877.
NOTICE Is HERR By GIVEN TIL 1T THOMAS
~ Wheeler, WiiIi1a Wallace. >atianG Pal
dock and Abuer X BARKER. have this day filed in
this Office I, Diagram. together with 4 tic OF
Application for Parent from the Unitrd states
unier Act of Congress ap irovea july &c, 1856. fr
twelve hundred feet of the Mastoaoa Lode. known
rs the Wheeler Compa1y's claim in the Wilson
Mining District, E>nleraldt County, Nevada
suid claim is described : follows CO unencIrg al
Station No. l. about one hundred an fifty var's 20
the south of VI ain street in the town al Ptn"'rav"
being the north we t corner of the claim, running
thence north 50 degrees As minutes east. 600 f-''t
to Station No 2 Thence snrth - degrees Is
minutes east, 2J3 feet TO station No B. Thence
s,uth 81 degrees A. minutes w-St zoo feet t"
station No 1. Thence north ). degrees 10 min
xtes west loo feet t. the place of beginning
containing 10 81 l01ths acres. aid vein or lode
is estimated to be 40 feet in width. and there is
daime1 on each si,ie thereof ltG feer. 1mniedi-
.siy adjoining sail claim on the northern eni
there are no known claimants. On the southerr
end there f locations have been made by the Cad
Ems Comp INV. by the PoHrraan Company, and h
the Dapo,ite No Company. Said claim is more
particularly d, scr bel BY tn Notice ard isia ram
postei in this Office and on he C aim.
ni4 WARREN L i.0CkHAHT REGISTER.
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SUMMONs.

10 8. Rev. stamp 50c.] INevs'ia Rev. stamp soc
TN THE pI-TsIcT COURT OF THE stCuND
4 Judicial District OF the state Of Nevada. In
and for the County of Oransby BUR
DIN, vs.. HARVEY BURDN
Action brought IN the District Cou Of the Sec
on judicial District of the state Of Nevada, in
! and ror the County Of tnnl-by, anu the complaint
filed in sal County Of by, i'll the Office If be
Clerk Of said district Court. The state Of Nevada
sen.is "a rec. ing 10 Harvey Eurdin, def, nda't
You are hereby '-Iuired 10 appear III an action
brought against you by the ali We aineri laintiff
in the Histric. Court of the Second Juilci, Dis
trict Of the State of New ,a, in aud FIR the County
OF Orulshy and toaiiswer the mpaint ii ed there
in IA copy # winch accom- anies ts'is SUMMONS
within ten ,iays t-xcu>ive If the day Of service
after the service Won "f this II served
within til county; OF If served ont ~ tins
county but III thi di- tlicr, within twenty Gays.
otherwise within fort, days-.fI in !sment by de
fauit will be tant1 agalI st you, according 10 the
PRAYER of said complaint.
The said action is brnu hit to obtain a decree OF
div, rec from the bonds OF ns,trininny heretofore
AMI now existing between v II and 'bt palalntlff
herein for the custody If her child Mabel. and
fer restoration t. her mtie,, name. etc
Aud You are hereby nntrtiei that if you fail t"
appear and answer the sad c mplaint ~ above
required, the sail plaintiff wi. take said decree
and Indictment a. ,.raNs:.
GiAea under my hand, and the Seal
\of the Dis:ri,t Iour- f the second
500 jJul,cal District Of the Safe # Ne
" ~ vsda ia and Cor the county ( brmsby,
this itii day of 'uusry. the year # our Lord,
one thoussni eight hundred a. d sxty-eight.
jr7-tf N. J AsHMOKE. Clerk.