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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

LAND SALIs IN VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.
The Marlboro Gazette reports the folio wing:
VIM. A Jarboe, Esq, Trustee, ON Wednes.
day sold the Millard property at the north end
of this village, containing about ten acres, to
el,155.
N. q Stephen and H. L. Carlton, as Trustees,
sold last week the lands Of the late John Hig-
gins, In Evansville District One farm OF 40
scree Vas sold TO Peter Gallant for 80 Fer
acre. The other 200 acres " John Simms for
The Ieesbure Mirror reports the following:
.sSprIngvale," near Dranesville, containing
IO1 acree, and belonging TO the estate OF the
late Robt Drane. Wss sold ON Monday last by
Messrs w. b. Downsy and Thomas Moore,
Commissioners appointed by the Circuit Court
of Fairfax County, to James Siicott, OF Lon
don, for SIC per acre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

Financial Matters in Baltimore To-day
BALTIAoRR, Dec. 26.-VIrginia inscribed.
old, 4i3s bid, IS asked do. 1850, 80 bid, 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

- Mr.. Brooks Bennett, OF Shrewsbury, VT.
while trading at a store in Rutland a few days
ago, was taken with an epiieptic fit and fell
heavily on his face, apparently dead. Medical
ana was summoned, aud in about q quarter of
an hour he revived. His first words on reyiv.
Ing We're, 'W hat did You say that was a yard -
showing how the mind, when temporarily al.
Grated, resumes its journey at the place Of its
last halt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

GENERAL GRANT will probably 20 TO Phila-
delphia aboCt the middle of next week. to re-
nam till after New Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
CHANGE IN THE ENCIIxN Z

CHANGE In THE ENGLISH CABINET.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-N ice Chancellor Sir G.. NJ.
Giffard succeeds the new Lord Chancellor Sir
peals in Chancery. Mr.. James has been ap-
pointed q Vice Chan ceilor to I'LL the yacany
caused by the promotion OF Sir G. NJ. G ifard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

INTERNAL, RKvEsUR.-The receipts to-day
from this source were s56s ,35l vi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

GOV. HOFFMAN BEFORE THE COZ.
GRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The Hon. John
Hoffman, Governor elect, was yesterday ex-
amined before the Congressional Committes
on election frauds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

OFFICERS:
U CLARk, Phil >dalphia. President
SA1 OOOhk, Chsifniau Finance and Erecutfte
HkNRY d. COOKE, wsshington, Vice Prssi.
IssRsos ". pEEr. Phr.ael.h,.. sOcr.,.r,
y.srURNER w..hius,cu, A..,.t.u, seor,t,r,
fBANoIs @. SMITH, N. d aeIioal Director.
MEDIOAL ADVISORY BOARD
J. K. BARNES, srrsson General Usited States
p. j. HORWIfz. Uhief Medical pe..-,r.,.
United states Nayy, Warrington.
d. ". BLISS, u. D., washinstsn.
TIE advantages offered BY this Company are:
-. s Ssnons, ~ sSssompsny, chartered By special
A paid up capital OF Sl .oco.m.
Il offers low rates Of premium.
II furnishes larger Insurance than other ooH-
Danies for the same money.
II 10 definite and certain In its terms.
IL Q home company In every locality.
ks policies ere exempt from attachment.
there are no unnecessary restrictions In the pol
Every policy 10 non -forfeitable.
Policies may be taken which pay 60 the insured
that the insurance costs only the decrease on the
Policies viii be Issued that WIN pay Go the In
sarcd during life On annual income Of one tenth
No extra rate 70 charged Tor risks upon thslives
Il iSsures not 10 secure dividends, bus as % loo
so'. ,s.t disiSsHS; vi II Hs z,
COUNTY, and spplications from competeut par
ties for such agencies vtn end orsements,
shsuid be addressed TO the CompanyS General
Sn spd u dive,
en- application ct the once OF the Company i1 THE
oity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

THE FULL PARTON AND AMNESTY FRoCLA-
NATION Just issued by President Johnson in-
cludes Jefferson Davis, Breckenridge, Jacob
Thompson, Mason, Sidell, and all others who
were directly or indirectly engaged in the late
insurrection or rebellion. The parties above
named are now in foreign countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
CLOTHING, &c.

ovERcoArsi
ovERooATs
LOWER THAN NEW YORK PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

HOME EY'osNos
DURABILITY
CHRONIC cATARRA
DEAFNESS.
T3EAsCRY DEPARrMEyr,
BscKxBsK n, 1858
Rhisis to certify that have been sfFicted with
Chronic Cstsrrh and Sore Throat fer twenty
years psst. and have suffered scuseiy therefrom
for two years. Tboggh not very dexf have nj.
ways heard indistincsIy. 1 have been under he
treatment of Doctor Aborn. Of 2se r street, for
two weeks. and ,heerfully assert { hat q cure of
the Chronic Cstarrh and Sore Throat is being rap
idly esec,ed, sEd that 1 hear much more distinctly
than before was treated.
J.F.J JONES
Third Agditor's Office
A Gentleman IL Wears Of Age lrknow-
hedges the Restoration of his Hearing
WASHINGTON, D. O.,
DEcEhsER e, 1873
pR. ABORs.
pEAR sIR: / wish to sck uowledge the remark
able success of your TIRE atment in my case Ihsd
been deaf for the past twenty As to be un-
able to hear. except when addressed in a very
high tone. After ten days under your treatme Mt
my hesring appears to be perfectly restored. lam
II years ofsge.
Yours, very truly.
p. EOpISE, IS stree.
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A T o n "A L
SkATIN PARK,
rOURTEEETH AND S STREETS.

EOURTEEFTH And STREETS.
Open each day at noon. when the condition Of
the iee viii permit, which will be indicated by nss
tblus hall) displayed on the street cars.
Season Ticket, admitting . ssntlsmaa and
Season Ticket. admitting geatlsnan.......... 80
Season fickst, admitting lady......... ..... %
Season Ticket, sAnistias ehilA (sndsr 10
Single Adnissisn ..........-....
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BANKERS.

JAY COOKE D co.,
BAHKD
GrYYRIR1D efR8Bf, OPPos'YI fprAsv,v
Buy and - st tcarrsnt narket rasse. a.
constantly or hand fall supply Of all
0OVIRHA1Nr BONDS,
sEVIN-THIBTIEs, AID S0APOUHp
INTHRIsf HOTI0.
Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, b., sxseus.S
and collections made on al accessible points.
sel-n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

BOYS OvERCOArS,
$3.50 TO SIS.
Comprising
CH1NCHILLAs. WHITNGYS. MELTONs,
BEAvERS, sATINBrs.
A very complete stock OF frst-class READY-
MADE CL0THIN0 on hand
, 1868-09-04
Notice to Absent Defendant,

IEhhIIUh1 UF WASHINGTON, =.
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA. o.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
Il Judicial District To GEORGE TAYLOR: You
complaint against you in said Court, which will
come on to be heard at the first term of the Court
whicn shall commence more than two months after
the z4h day OF July, 1885, and unless you appear at
said term and answer, the same will be taken ss
confessed and the prayer thereof granted. TIE OBJ
leGt and prayer Of said complaint is to recover
yuugInent against you on account of money, goods
wares and merchandise sold and delivered to YOU
az your special instance and request amounting To
seven hundred and fortyfve dollars and interest on
.ns maj sum from the 7th day of August ls63 together
WIN tne COSTS OF this action. Your property has been
attached for said claim. Complaint hlsd Nav IA
1905 b. l.. SHARPSTEIN & H. PARKER,
WAlla Wala, July "a, 1868. 2m
, 1868-09-04
- Notice to Absent Defendants.

-, COUNTY OF wALLA WALLA. s..
The DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
WIN. VANDERMARK: You are hereby Oo,;saJ saS
that Z. s. kEARNEY has filed complaint against
you n said Court, which will come on 70 be heard Al
the next term thereof, which shall commence more
than Two months after the 7th day Of Aug ust 1858
and unless you appear at said term and answer The
same VIII De taken as comics ed and the prayer there
Of granted The object and prayer Of said Complaint
Is 70 recover OF you the sum Of two thousand dollars
and interest thereon at the rate of two and onhaf
per cent. per month. since the 18th day of March.
IsoS the same being due promissory note, exc
cnted oy one OF you, TO wit: G. G. RICHARDSON
Tor money had and received for the use and bene6t Of
both OF you doing business partners Al said time
Complaint filed August 7, 1868. ''''-''
Ella FRANK P. DUGAN,
ot-zm Attorney for Plaintiff
, 1868-09-04
To Females,

When female is in trouble, Or afflicted with 4.
ease as weakness of the back and limbs main u u
head dimness of sight, loss of muscular ou pow. hs
pitatlon Of the heart irritabiity, nervousness %
treme urinary difficulties arrangement of diss,l a.
functions general debility vaginitis all dssasN
the womb, hysteria, sterily, and ali other dsss.s!
peculiar to females, she should 20 or wrs =, o'
TO the celebrated female doctor, W. K. .DOHEPTy wy
his Medical Institute, and consult him abont h..
troubles and disease. The Doctor is efectpU mo,, m
cures than any other physician in the State Of CaE
fornia Let no false delicacy prevent you but ami,
Immediately and save yourself from painful s54 ty
ings and premature death. All married ladies Sbos,
delicate health or other circumstances prevent ~
increase in their families should write or e,l :,
DIX. W. K. DOHERTY'S Medical Institute, md tbsr
will receive every possible relief and help. nj,
Doetors ofnees are so arranged that he can Be eo0
suited without fear of observation.
, 1868-09-04
TPUBLIc REsoLUTIoS-No. 36.1

JOINT RESOLUTION Extending the time for the
completion OF the Northern Pacific Railroad.
BE IL resolved By the Senate and House Of RepreS
ssntatives Of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That section eight of an act ems
titled "An act granting lands to aid in the con.
struction of a railroad and telegraph line from
Lake Superior to Puget Sound, on the Pacific
coast" is hereby so amended as to read as fol-
lows That each and every grant, right, and
privilege herein, are so made and given to and
accepted by said Northern Pacific Railroad Com.
pany upon and subject to the following condi-
tions, namely: That the said company shall
commence the work on said road within two
years from and after the second day of July,
eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and shall com
plete no less than one hundred miles per year
after the second year thereafter, and shall cons
struc:, equip, furnish, and complete the whole
road BY the fourth day of July, Ammo Domiui
eighteen hundred and seventy seven.
Approved, July /, 1868.
, 1868-09-04
DIVORCE NOTICE.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON !
CnIrNrY nE WAIrA WHr

COUNTY OF WALLA WALIA. I oo'
IN THE DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL
Il Distrlct-J0SEPHINE l.. HOLMES, rs JAMES
Nj. HOLMES. To James NJ Homes You are hereby
notlhed that Josephine l. Holmes has filed com
plant against you in said Court which will come on
70 Dc heard at the first term of the Court which shall
commence more than two months after the 2lst day
o. August 1858. and unless you appear at said term
ana answer, the same will be taken confessed and
the prayer thereof granted. The object and prayer
o SAID complaint is to obtain divorce from you on
the ground OF abandonment for more than one year,
ana neglect and refusal 20 make suitable provision
Ior support and you further notified that on the
SOth day OF October, 1868 thereafter as the
Court can hear the same application will be made to
tne Judge OF said Court, at Chambers for the relief
prayed for in said complaint Complaint filed,
august ~, 1865. CATION 81 ROSS,
oOzm ATTORNEYS for Plaintiff
, 1868-09-04
nrn.. z-Enn..trinni.m.


No. best and most skillful lady
No. 2"Best and most skillful lady
rider under the age of l6 years, $40 90 I'd $5 90
Judges to be appointed on the ground.
No. 3-Best and most skillful malo
rider, $40 90 I'd S. 90
No. 4-Best and most skillful male
rider under the age of l6 years, $40 90 I'd S. 90
Judges to be appointed on the ground.
Premiums will be awarded on articles not in
the above list if deemed of merit.
Ten per cent. will be charged for entrance
fee, to be paid at the time of entering an article
for exhibition.
Exhibitors must have their articles for exhibi>
tion entered at the Secretary's Office, by O'Clock
p NJ, of the second day of the fair, after which
time there will positively be no entering allowed
Any person living east of the Cascade Noun,
tains may compete for any of the above premiums.
No animal or article entered can be removed
without the consent of the Executive Committee,
until the close of the third days exercises under
penalty of the forfeiture of the premium.
Animals and articles entered for premiums
must have cards attached, showing the class and
number, which will be furnished by the Secretary
All premium animals will be required to ex>
hibit in the sweep-stake ring as above mentioned
No person will be permitted to interfere with
the judges during their examination of articles
verbally or otherwise.
The trials of speed and riding exercise will
take place on the last day of the fair at the Race
Course, or some other suitable place to be
designated.
Hay will be furnished free of charge for all
animals entered for exhibition.
The Executive Committee will use all due
vigilance for the safe keeping and preservation
of all animals and articles offered for exhibition
Good and comfortable stalls will be provided
for animals.
The judges are respectfully requested to be on
hands by o'clock Pm, of the second day, and
sooner if convenient.
Any person may become member of the so>
ciety upon the payment of an initiation fee of
So 90.
The Secretary is prepared to furnish certif-
Gates Of membership.
D. NJ. JESSIE, \
NJ. B. WARD,
PHILIP RITZ, President.
]. II. BLEWETT, Secretary.
, 1868-09-04
To the Afflicted.

DIR. W. K. DOHERTY returrs hi.
to his numerous patients for their pstroe .hank
would take this opportunity to remind and
continues to consult at his Institute for t t5s That
SestVe and ieSssS o. 59S Lungs Liver Kd
diseases. viz: Syphilis in all its forms al S private
seminal Weakness and all the horrid I,e sase
of selfabuse, GoLorrhoea, elect, StrictU,s eSnehc
nal and Dnrnal Emissions Sexual DEBILITY sS.t 6CtDt
OF the Back and Loins, Inflammation oi ~ pDsease D
and Kidneys. etc, etc.; and he homes M, Daddg
experience and successful practice will con. nus long
insure him share of public patronoSo uou'n0e p 70
practice Of many years in Europe and tbs ~ y.
S1cSe ne Is enabled to apply the most efficient d
uses no mercury. charges moderate trp,ts t" Is: He
uents in correct and honorable way, and I,i ns n
ences of veracity from men % refer
respecta6ity and high standing in society An nnOSn
ceve the best and gentlest treatment ana willie M r,
secrecy. anu implicit
, 1868-09-04
sWalla MjalIa Statesmatl.
OFFICIAL.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Pa,ssd al the Second Session Of Fortieth Con.
gress.
GPUBLIc REsoLUTIoN-No- q.
JoIxr RESOLUTION to provide for the removal of
a suit pending in the circuit court of Jefferson
county, West Virginia, to the circuit court Of
the United States.
Whereas a suit in ejectment is now pending in
the circuit court of Jefferson county, in West
Virginia, against the tenant in possession, to re-
cover possession of the Harper's Ferry property,
owned bv the United States, and it is doubtful
whether under any existing law of the United
States the said suit can be removed to the circuit
court of the United States: Therefore,
Be IL resolved By the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatipss Of the Uaited States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That it shall be the duty of the
circuit court of the United States for the district
of West Virginia, if in session, or of the judge
thereof in vacation, on the application of the
defendant in said suit, showing that the property
sought to be recovered by the said suit is owned,
or claimed by the United States under color of
title, and verifying the facts set out in such ap-
plication by this This affidavit, to issue writ
by certiorari, directed to the said State court,
directing it to send the record and proceedings
in said suit to the said circuit court of the United
States, q duplicate of which writ shall be de-
livered to the clerk of the said State court, or
left at his Office by the marshal of the said dis
trict, or his deputy other person thereto duly
authorized and thereupOn the said State court
shall stay all further proceedings in said suit ;
and upon the return of the said writ, the said
suit shall be docketed in the said circuit court
of the United States, and there proceeded in
according to law, and all further proceedings
had therein in the said State court shall be null
and void.
Approved June 10, 1868,
, 1868-09-04
NOtioe to Absent Descendants.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, :,

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, ..
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA. ( o''
Charles Kitchen Plaintiff, vs. G. G. Richardson and
Wm Vandermark, Defendants.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
Il Judicial District. To q. G. RICHARDSON and
VIM. VANDERMARK, Defendants You hereby
notified that CHARLES KITCHEN has filed COM
plant against you in said Court, which will come on
to be heard at the first term Of the Court which shall
commence more than two months after the 24th day
of july 1865 and unless you appear at said term and
answer, the same will be taken as confessed, and the
prayer thereof granted The object and prayer of said
complaint is to recover judgment against you for the
sum Of one hundred and twenty eight dollars and
sixty flour cents and interest that sum from the
LIST day of June, 1864 balance due for labor and
property has been attached in said action Complaint
fled July 20, 1868. B. L. SHARPSTEIN,
32-2m Attorney for Plaintiff.
, 1868-09-04
Notice to Absent Defendant.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
County OF WALLA wALLA. S.
In the District Court, End Judicial District.
HNo JOSEPH HERRING AND TIMOTHY LEE /:
u You are hereby notified that NJ. c. MOORE has
filed complaint against you in said Court, which
shall come on to be heard at the irst term of said
Court, which shall commence more than two months
after the 18th day of July, 1865 and unless you ap-
pear at said term and answer the will be taken
as confessed, and tho prayer thereof granted. The
object and prayer of said complaint is to recover iudQ
meht against you on certain promssory note, exc
or about the 2sth day Of june 1885, and your prop
erty has been attached in said action. COMPLAINT
hed, June l3, 1868. B. L. SHARPSTEIN
Sl2m Attorney for Plaintiff
, 1868-09-04
[PuBLIc REsoLurIox-No. al

RESOLUTION donating certain captured ord,
nance for the completion of a monument to the
memory of the late Major General John
Sedgwick.
ResoLped By the Senate and House Of Repre-
'entdtireS Of the United States Of america in Cons
grsss assembled, That the Secretary of War be-
and he is hereby, authorized and required to
place in charge of Major General II. G. Wright,
Major General Frank Wheaton, Major General
George W. Getty, and Major General Truman
Seymour, three bronze cannon, captured by the
sixth army corps in battle, for the construction
OF statue of the late Major General John Sedg,
Wick, to be placed on monument erected to his
memory by the sixth corps of the army Of the
Potomac.
Approved, July ., 1868.
, 1868-09-04
Notice to Absent Defendant.
OF WASHINGTON, |

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA. 3d.
In the District Court, Second Judicial District.
CHARLES MOORE, Plaintiff %. G. g. RICARD.
SON, Defendant.
TITO G. G. RICHARDSON: You are hereby mott.
i fed that CHARLES MOORE has filed a COM
Paant gains you in said Court which will come on tn
be heard at the First Term Of the Court which shall
commence more than two months after the 10th dav
OF July, 1865, and unless you appear at said term
and answer the will be taken as confessed and
the prayer thereof granted. The object and PRAYER
you on certain promissory note executed hY you
on the 4h day Of February 1865 for the sum of two
thousand dollars, (s7OOO) payable to the plaintiff
even date with said note, and for a i9d1ment ana
order Of sale the morgaged premises described in
the said mortgage and in the complaint fled in this
action. B. I. sHARPSTEIN, Atty for Plaintiff.
Complaint fled jane llth, 1868. 3O2m
, 1868-09-04
FemaIe NIonthIy Pills

DR. PERRAULr is the only agent in iir iimmeDa
Dr. BIoT's Female Monthly Pills. Ines ss.m,ls rsn'
cdy U1s shs snd faf IN advance
erremedy for suppressions and uls,siUt tn
other distractions in females. On the % sIpres
dollars these Pills will be sent by ms or dsn
any part Of the void, secure from eur'O'''
age. LoDs by%
Persons at distance can be cured al noTt ot scr
dressing letter to DIR. PERRAuLT. eorSSo So and IL
mento and Montgomery streets. Rooms ths 90
Box g73, p. o. San Francisco, stau9gg ,;vpg, or
infinitely as possible, general habits oi
patton, ETC., etc.
All communications confidential. ssyl
July l6.ls66,
, 1868-09-04
Notice to Absent Defendant.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
coll WV AE L "

iAANiVS1 CoUSTY IT "HSTFEGIIN OF WAIIG NWALLA. SIS.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
Il Judicial District. To G.. G. RICHARDSON and
VIM. VANDERMARK You are hereby notified that
NJ. A. BARBOUR has filed complaint against you
in said Court, which will come to be heard at the
first term of the Court, which shall commence more
than two months after the 24th day of July, 1868
and unless you appear at said term and answer, the
will be taken confessed, and the prayer there
of granted The object and prayer of said complaint
is to from you the OF three hundred dol
lars for freight hauled for you from Wala Wala, W.
T, to Boise City, |. T., by plaintiff. And further,
that your property has been attached in the premises
Complaint filed, July IA, 1868.
j. d. MIX g. L. A. MULTAN
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Wala Walla, July "a, 1868. S22m