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NTANMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
- r,s-g SANDY SPRING,

II, a.a- SANDY SPRING,
Montgomery county, Maryland. Il.
& The exercises of this Institution will be re-
sumed on the first of the tenth month, October.
Terms: Board, Washing and Tuition, in tho
English Branches, $225 per school year.
The Languages, Drawing, and Music extra.
For circulars, containing full particulars, sd-
dress the Principal at Sandy Spring 7: O., Nd
on.r# @. II. MILLER, Principal.
MARY P. COFFIN.
ELLEN FARQUHAR.
References-R Fl. Miller, Alexandria, Va. ;
Benjamin Hallowell, Sandy Spring, Md.
Sandy Springs, Md, jy 30-eotf
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w A N I i D
1000 CORDS OF GOOD
CIESTN UT OAK BARK,
for which we will pay SD per cord delivered
at Alexandria on the cars Of the o., A. 81 NJ. K.
r. or at the 1'nnnery. We also want
500 CORDS OF GOOD BLACK OAK
BARK,
for which we will pny $40 per cord.
We have always on hand OAK and II f NJ
LOCK SOLE LEATHER, UPPER LEATH-
Err, of all kinds, Harness, Bride and Skirting
Leather, which we sell ut the lowest cash prices.
We are paying the highest cash prices for good
BEEF HID Els, dry and green.
c. 6. SMOOT s. SONS
up lift Alexandria, Va.
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.je 25--tl
| THOMAS A. BALL. ORATSoN TYLER
! I Il N D Z 6 L n G Y,

THOMAS A. BALL. oRATsoN TYLER
r KIND KEEN
OFFICES-Gainosvillo Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
William county, Va
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose of buying and selling lands in
Fauquier, Prince William and adjoining cOun-
ties, arc prepared to oiior to purchasers num-
Der Of farms, containing from zoo to 1000 acres,
ut prices ranging from SO to S4U per acre -
Parties desiring TO locate in this State, will do
we'll to examine the lands we offer before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot ut Gainesville, and at
Bucllland daily, and be prepared TO take care
Of and show parties tho property we offer.
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
mcnts in the way Of rail and turnpike roads to
the markets of Alexandria, Georgetown and
Washington, distant IS to 40 miles, and from 5
to miles from Warrenton, on thcOrAnge and
Alexandria Il. r., the county seat of Fauquior.
No section Of the State possesses greater ad-
vant0gcs for grazing, fruit culture and farm
ing, It's nearncss to market enabling producers
| to place in the above market daily the surplus
products Of fruits, vegetables, &c.
Flour and grlsts mills arc numerous. At
Buclland, miles from Gainesville, large
woollen factory is IN successful operation, at
lording home market for wool and other pro-
duets. The water and health Of this section is
unsurpassed.
We will be glad to furnish information 10 all
parties desiring it, with full descriptions Of the
lands Terms Of sale will be liberal. Address,
BALL 81 TYLER,
P. O. Gainesville Depot
Prince William CO., Va;
Refcrencas-R. w bowman, esq.,, Wash
ington, D. c.; Gen. Daniel Ruggles, US. Land
and immigration Company New York; N. B.
Washington, esq, Warrenton, Va. ap3
T OUDOUN AND .FAUQUIER LANDS
FOR SALE.
I am authorized to sell about fifty Of the most
desirable farms in Loudoun and Fauquier coun-
ties. ARIHUR u. ROGERS.
Attorney at Law and Land gent,
ap 15-6m .... .. Middleburg, Va.
GARDEN SEEDS.--Just received the fol-
VI lowing varieties: f-
Red Top Turnip.
Early Flat Dutch Turnip.
American Ruta Bagg .- #""
Hardy Green Lettuce .... .-
Brown Dutch Winter Lettuce .....
Black Winter Radish. ..
White . 4"
Large York Cabbage.
German Brown Curled Kale.
.,.. JANNEY s. CO.,
jy IS ... Druggists, No 145 King ST.
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EbHILIP PARK,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,

PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
N. 4. corner Prince and Pitt streets.
The oldest and best established Pr D BIN &
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All work
done with Dispatch and n he most durable
and workmanlille manner.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notice, and by him
self, Or the most experienced worlimon.
dec
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ROCKS 81 STATIONERY.
NROICE READING RECEIVED THIS
u A. NJ, At FRENCHS
ROCK AND STATIONERY DEPOT

No. 95 King street.
The Grown Of Wild Olive, Three Lectures,
bv John Ruskin, M. A. l vol, 12mo 81.
Sesame and Lilies, BY John Kuskin, NJ. A.
Price 81.
Time and Tide by John Ruskin, M. A. 81.
Under Two Flags, by "Ouida:" So.
David, the King of Israel portrait drawn
from Bible History and the Book Of Psalms, by
F. w. Krummacher, DD.-a fresh supply.
Price $1.75
''Sense'' and Nonsense" Brick Pomeroys
New Books-a fresh supply. $3.50 each:
INITIAL NOTE PAPER, entirely new styles
and designs-a beautiful article.
Lots of new Books other than the above just
to hand and constantly receiving.
aup4 G. +. FRENCH.
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nTOSTARSnPR PREPARATIONS

"CosrAE's''rhErAkAT1oNs'
EVERYBODY-Trest hcml
GVERYBODY-Use thcm
EVERY BODY-Believcs in them
EVERY BODY-Rccommend them !
"COSTAE'S" EXTERMINATORS,
For Rats, Roaches, Ants, &c.
"COSTAKS' BED-BUG ENTER,
A Liquid Sure thing"
"COSTAR'S' INSECT POWDER,
... For Fleas, Moths, Insects, &c.
"COSTAK'S' CORN SOLVENT,
For Corns, Bunions, nc.
"COSTAR'S" BUCKTHORN SALVE.
For Cuts, Burns Bruises, &c.
"COSTAR'S" BISHOP PILL.
(Sugar- coated) Dinner Pill.
"COSTAR'S" COUGH REMEDY,
For Coughs Colds, &c.
"COSTAR'S" BITTER-SWEETa and
ORANGE BLOSSOMS,
Bcautfes the Complexion.
Makes the Skin fresh and fair
RS3~ III Bcwure!!l of all worthless mita-
tons.
ucss~ None Genuine without "COSTARS'
Signature
;na9- 25c and SOC sizes kept by all Druggists.
a:4.- 81 sizes sent by mail on receipt of price.
Jsss- s. pays for any three Slsizes by express.
gaaS- SIS pays for eight 81 sizes by Express.
HENRY r. COSTAR,
6l2, Broadway, N. 7,
T. S. LEADBEATER
HENRY COOK.
JAMES ENTWISLE.
JANNEY s. CO.,
Alexandria, Va
And at Wholesale in al the cities and large
towns in the u. S. je SOY
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THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND p.
TUMAC ROUTE

TIE OLD FAVURITE MAIL ROUTE =.
AQUA CREEK.
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r BRODERS s. CO.,
1.. NO. Ii, KING STREET,
...s -. ALEXANDRIA, w.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES.
LIQUORS.
PROVISIONS
s. SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE,
Also keep on hand general assortment OF
Cordage Tar. Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps, and Ship and Naval Stores
All orders and consignments promptly atten-
ded to, and goods forwarded without delay t"
consig nees on arrlvxl.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
norteticn line. ..... NH l0--tf
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STOVES, THNgVA9eE, DC.
NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON.
| GERM

l.
propose, and will, when called on, sell to
those persons who, by the ravages Of the late
war, have lost all they possessed, and who find
it hard matter to supply themselves with the
necessaries and comforts Of life. anything in
my line of business at 10 per cent less than the
usual price. Let all those who may avail
themselves of this, act in good faith and will
discharge my duty with fidelity.
ENOCH GRIMES, 43, King st.
T ALSO KEEP THE VERY BEST COOK
L ING STOVES that are made. Also, the
celebrated EXCELSIOR REFR1G ERATOR,
the best in use; Timed Safes, Tin Ware in
fine lot of WATER COOLERS and ICE
CREAM FREEZERS, to which l invite the
attention of my numerous friends. l cordially
invite all persons coming to town to call on ne
and examine for themselves. / guarantee all l
sell and what l say.
Roofing and Spouting, in town or country,
promptly attended to. ENOCH GRIMES,
my l4tf a. King street.
II PRINCE STREET. II
nANU + = ( j 4 A \ 5 6 3 E. i IN
PLAIN Fanny AND
JAPANNED TIN WARE, SHEET IRON
WARE, STOVES, FURNACES,
RANGES, REFkLGERATORS, AND
MEAT SAFES,
together with general assortment Of no USE
KEEPING ARTICLES Also Roofing, Gut
tering and Spouting done in the city and coun-
try, by contract or measurement, at the lowest
market price and on the most reasonable terms.
would also recommend the OLD DOMlN-
ION REFRIG orator, Of my own manutac-
ture, which is superior in style and convenience
to any other offered to the public. =,
Also, STONE JAR WATER COOLERS, all
of which offer to the trade ut great induce
mcnts. my ll--3m
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ICE GRE AN LOON.
RRENGTES

BRENGLE'S
ICE CREAM So LOON,
No. H. King street,
Having been thoroughly repaired, reGLted
and refurnished, is now open for the nccommo-
datoa Of the public
Ladies and gentlcmcn will find this saloon an
agreeable place in which to refresh themselves
with ICES and CON FECrIONS. .
ICE CREAM at $3.50 per gallon.
ICE CREAM, Orangeade, Chocolate Cream,
Water lees and Confectionery furnished at the
city. .-. je 13-tf
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TRANSPORTATION LYNES.


DOR BALTIMORE. ~
The passenger and lroghtng SL@1noc CO.
LUMBlA Capt. JAMES HARPER. having a&.
surpassed accommodations, leaves Batila r.
every SATURDAY, at 4 O'clock, =. mr
for Washington, Alexandria, and GoorEcto@'r
stopping at MI her former landings.
Returning, will leave AlcXandrla every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NJ o clock
The freghting steamer TUOS. E. CAHILI~
Capt. WM MAITU, will leave Baltimore III
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS touchjnga: l%@
river, Lodge Wharl,a and Chapel Point ana Co..
roman, returning will leave AleNaaarH n"
FRIDAY MORNINGS vt lU o clock.
~ All way freightmust be prcpai"
2nsY- For Eoci@htand pAssa-e apply TO-
10 lift 3. VI EAI, A&yA..
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RAILROAD ZINES
9RANGE, ALEXANDRIA ANp MANAscl,.e

o1'E1@' SI4, S@hG%~"@' E@S4h HNo MANASSAS D -
Do Sza 90 I Cd -: d
On AND AFTER FRIDAY 773,:Ss
~ 26, 1868, one daily passenger train vii G;3TAE
between WASHINGTON and LYNCHTR,i!755Gc &
connecting at GORDONSVILLE with ~ tboC ~
ginia Central Railroad to RICHMOEHI VII,
COVINGTON; at LYNCHBURG for " VIA
and SOUTHW EST, and at WASIUE TESI
for the NORTH and NORTHWEST I0S
Through tickets and baggage chcclcI,.
prominent points. al
Aiexandrla at 200 am, arriving at IYnr5l"--1
at 400 p. N. "'E
Leave Lynchburg ut 800 y. IN ar-ivo .
Alexandria at 6:45 p. m, and at Wushi1gt~ a.
al $50 p m. ''"
Passengers for points between MANAgl,.
j JUNCTION and WOODSTOCK leave 'I.IIa'
andria daily Sunday excepted at 7.t0ar. '. W..
riI wing at Woodstock; the present wcs,.rr a..
minus, nj 500 p. N. Eastward loave Wo,1
stock ut G.45 a. m, and arrive ut AIcxar!.,
515 y. III. j. NJ. HEUADl'& 2
ic Att dcnorHi Ticket Agnr,
ALExA., LOUDOUN AND HAMPSHIRE R P
b s. I I q 81! ga z z zi.s.:Sz7 &. Is
NEW ARRANGEMENT,
BEGINNING MONDAY. JUNE /. I,.,
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sua.ag...,.
q. III. and p. II. for LCcsburg. Leave Ir.
burg for Alexandria al $50 AN. and H. IJra.
Connecting 1T LcesDurg with PcacJc, L5c..
First-clG=s Coaches, which leave Lecsourga.
Tuesdays, Thursdays md saturdays. tor ll...
iltOu, Turcclyjllc. SniCtccayl!IG, Kcr..y..
Winchester and Capon Springs; ra..I,.,..
leaving Winchester on Mondays, Tc....
days and Fridays.
Leaves LCeSDurp for MiliIiGNurp ~ Morl,..
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q IT"
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, .
Cor Royal and Wilkes sts., , .
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
CASTINGS Of ovcry description made st
short notice.
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass. jar lit
'~AS AND STREAM FITTING
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WASHINGTON, ALEXA. & GEORGETOWN 3

WASHINGTON, ALEXA & GEORGETOWN 2. Z.
&c So gI ~ 60: 80 - -z ;z55zS
On AND AFTER WEDNESDAY, M&:eA
" 1lth, 1868, and until further notice L.a:.
Passenger Trains will between WASHING
TON and ALEXANDRIA q: follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,, from the coroG
of ST. Asaph and King SITS, at G:GO, 500 &Hd lyUj
il. m, and ZOO, 300 and 500 p. m
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from M"rylNa.
Avenue Depot at ZOO. 800 and Hoo g. H., AZ.
200, 4:20 $50 and 1880 y. IN.
THROUGH MALL TRAINS
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Maryland
Avenue Depot, al G:U0 q m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,, from the r.ra"
Of ST. Asuyh and King streets, ut and IL a1ar
and | and ; p. m, and from corner at DuE@".
Henry streets ut $50 D. n.
LEAVE WASHlNGTON, from MNry.a.I
Avenue Depot, at Cos, . and II =. m, and =
4.20 ind 7.3O p. m.
w. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. iloy
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

~ G. sEMMEs,
VIM. b. FOWLE, JE., & Co.,
PRODUCE. FORWARDING AND COM
r MISSION MERCHANTS,
No 4 $ Union ST. 1si Rz2es 81 Ra3 w. s'
T. A. BREw1s. R. NJ LAWSON
pREWfs & LAWSON, = -
GRoCERs, LIQUOR AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Nos. CT and 80, Cameron street,
jyS-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
GAMUEL HARTLEY,
GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. Is. Union street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
@>P Particular attention paid to the selling Of
GRAIN, FLOUR and all kinds of COU NTRY
PRODUCE and filling all orders for GROCE-
RIES, GUANO, PLASTER, SC, &C., at the
lowest rates.
@-Agent for the sale of thu celebrated
"ROUND TOP" HYDRAULIC CEMENT.
je A-tf
r H. GEMENY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 5, between King and Prince sts.,
je 16-tf On River Front
RICHARD w. AVERY. r. J. DAVIDSON.
A VERY s. DAVIDSON,
II Successors to Henderson & Avery,)
GROCERS, LIQUOR AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No 226, King street, corner of Alfred
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
Dealers in Butter, Lard, Salt, Fish, Flour, Bs-
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-r- NEW EMPRESS LINE
Ssz s1Sgszsssssa8S BETWEEN ,7,1l
PHILADELPHIA AND ALhAAN,,RWH-
GEORGETOWN u WASHlNGION'
... WA CAEAL) ,r1,IcIIT
Good substantial and well adapted Il h :I2~l
STEAMERS comprise this new me %TTn,,i'y a.
sail on WEDNESDAY and SAI MA Us
each week from Philadelphia, and IL ~ I - ~,
and THURSDAYS from AlcXandsIa, ~ -
Freight &C., at moderate rates.
For particulars apply at
NJ. ELDRIDGE s. COI
No.4, S. Wharves, AleXan4IrI&&V -
JOHN B. DAVIDSON
&c. Water ST., Georgetown and W ;5 vTE
NH left No II, North Whsryes, | -.'.'.-
d IVER LINE.
AZ THE STEAMER WAWASET aired.
having been thoroughly oyo?hauIG3dI' F'LrsSA
reftted and improved in speed, VIII r..5 49,
resume her route, on the river, on S1,1 frip
TUESDAY, March 10th, making two ,Tr'j;ag:
week. The boat will stop at al inc I"'"
for passengers and freight. ,r,,,r,,1,,yS aDt
y Leave ALEXANDRIA TU ES!L3,fnV IDNES.
FRTDAYS ut 7 o m, returning on " L"
DAYS and SUNDAYS: .,-,r r,o7vKES,
.".... 0A III = 114' Captain
mar eff
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From ALEXANDRIA wO

WASHINGTON BEYTHM,
General SUUcrinl:u4ra
The New York herald., 1868-06-22
gg0cKLYy INTELLIGENCE.

FOUND DRowNED.-The body OF an unknown woman,
found noating In the water. at Bgrtis ship yard
at Red Hook Point on saturday afternoon. TWAS
removed TO the dead house.
FIREMAN RUN OVEN AND SERIOUSLY INJURED
George Pryor member OF Engine Company No. T.,
was run while proceeding TO alarm Of fire on.
Saturday night, and sustained injuries which may
prove fatal. The accident occurred at the OK
was removed to his residence. leo Lormer street.
ASSAULT on PoLrcENES.-Offlcers Pnilpitt and
Fox, OF the Forty-nnth precinct, were attacked by
q crowd OF rowdies at the corner OF Myrtle avenue
and Spencer street at late hour on saturday Phil
pitt had arrested man for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct but his prisoner was rescued from
him. Sidney Carpenter telegraphic instrument
maker, was arrested on charge OF having struck
officer Fox the head during the ARRAY The crowd
assaulted the officers with stones and other missiles
SMAsH-UP BY RUNAWAY TEAM-FIFTEEN OR
TWENTY PERSONS INJrRED.-About seven o'clock
last evening, as an excursion party of Germans
numbering about twenty five persons was returning
from the suburbs Of the Eastern District in large
farm wagon the horses att ached to II suddenly
took fright in Broadway r. d. and ran furiously into
the whole party thrown into the street. Nearly
oil sustained INJURIES but only seven or eight are
considered to be In a dangerous condition. These
are-Jacob Frederick, SO Grand street; Mrs. Antoin
and three children, 400 Grand street. and Mrs.
Heinbolt and two children, 3s2k Grand street. The
above were assisted TO their respective residences by
the police, while the others were able to reach their
homes unaided The wagon, which was entirely de-
molished, and the team OF runaways, belonged to
John Kenyon, Flatbdsh.
THE SUPPOSED HOMICIDE IN SOUTH BROOKLYN
Oficer Covers Of the Forty.third precinct arrested
a woman named Ann Moran, on saturday night,
on suspicion Of murder. On Saturday morning
O woman named Bridget Coffee who had apart
ments In the tenement house No. Inlay street,
South Brooklyn, was found lying dead on the moor.
From some statements made BY the occupants OF the
house 1t appeared she had quarrelled with q woman
the night previous and, being somewhat under the
influence OF liquor at the time, was unable TO pro-
tect herself and was badly beaten. After the array
the deceased managed to get TO her room, and that
was the last seen OF her olive Coroner Smith COM
nenced an investigation In The case on Saturday,
and from the information he gained he was led 10
suspect that the woman Moran was the person who
committed the assault the deceased. lie therefore
caused her arrest, and she was locked up to await
the result OF the investigation The postmortem cx-
animation VIII be made to-day by Dr. A. W. Shepard
the jail physician.
The New York herald., 1868-06-22
E y r o p E..
The British Press PatrOniZed
by the Army.
Judicial and Other Scandals
in Britain.
English Views of North American
Colonization.

BY special correspondence ana newspaper mail re-
ports from Europe we have the following interesting
details Of cable telegrams to the llth Of June
The New York herald., 1868-06-22
COLOMBIA.

The steamer Arizona, Captain Maury, from Aspin-
wall June ia arrived at this port yesterday morning
She brings no Central American nor South Pacific
news.
The New York herald., 1868-06-22

SALBs or LAND IN TExAs.-In Fort Bend county
the Brazos Signal states that at the last sale day the
following tracts OF land were sold by the sheri:161
acres we're sold to James M. Paul for sevcnty-nve
cents IN currency per acre; 1000 acres 10 Colonel
Gus Cook, at 81 GO; GiC acree 70 Robert Williams, OF
Tennessee, at 81 ~ per acre. anu I've aud half acres
adjoining the town Of Richm0nd Tor il05, currency.
The New York herald., 1868-06-22

press on 70 the attainment OF the object In view The
best access to the territory ne fully believed was In
our own hands. (Hear hear He had not the slightest
objection to admit emigrants from the United States
to occupy portions of the country; on the contrary
ne believed mat we w a h dpaw sup
vided only that they came from good race, ana
there was no finer race than the Anglo-Saxon. But
the country must remain under the sovereignty OF her
Majesty; that Of course, lras essential and he sup
posed there was no one who would not be willing 10
MAKE this sine qua m0 70 be wsae ne Or as
leaving Lake Superior but as soon as these had been
passed the rest OF the country lay fairly open, and
he entertained no doubt that ultimately would be-
come the great thoroughfare OF the world to
the West. Supposng the diffculties near Lake Su.
peror TO which he had reieTred @ @ TO have been over
lieved that we had possession OF the two easiest
passes over the Rocky Mountains But the first
thing to be accomplished was to settle with the Hud-
sons Bay Company 10 must be obvious that their
system was al absolute obstruction TO the exertion
Of British enterprise He dd nc not blame the CON- com,
they had pursued. Consistently with their own
trading purposes, they had carried on their oper:
9ns saS e Ss m esent s Snc sr
cumstances permitted In 30 wild country. (HearJ
II was pretty clear however, that another and to-
tally dieren. kind Of government must be estab-
llsied before the country could be opened up with
advantage aud negotiations having for their object
the assumption both OF the property and OF the gov
at the present moment Ia Canada. The government
TO whom the proposition came considered II was es
senal that the right to govern and the property in
the land should be in The same hands; that the firmly
established rights Of the Iludson's Bay Company,
now two hundred years old, should be secured, and
government upon terms that we're just TO both par.
ties. These negotiations were retarded by the
prorogaton OF The Canadian Parliament, which
would not meet again until November but he
could not help thinking that there was a fair
prospect OF The solution Of this difficult ques-
hon TO the satisfaction OF all persons concerned.
10 was obvious that no steps ought 10 be taken ;or
The settlement o: the country from England, and that
Canada must assume the relation Of 'mother coun.
Try 70 it and 10 doubt Canada would be gad To as,
sist II berally 10 surveying and The construction OF
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-10
A Good Egg.

Artemus Ward, being present at cell
ebratiOn, was called upon for speech,
when he replied in toast to the fair sex.
Ladies, SEE I, turnin to the bu;iful fe-
mails hOos presents was perphumin the
phair ground, hope yu are enjoyin your
selves on this occashun, and that the lem
onaid and water ov which yu are drinkin
may not go agin yu. May yu alters be
phair as the sun, bright as the moon, and
butiful as an army with Union flags-also
plenty of good close to ware. To yure
sex, commonly called the phair sex, we are
indebted for bornings, as we'll as many
other blcssins in these low grouns Of sor-
ro. Sum poor spirited fools blaim yure
sex for the difficulty in the gardin, but l
hev no dout that Adam wood hav rugged
a slider press, and like as not went on a
big bust and got driven off unaware. Yure
first mother was lady and awl her daw-
tiers ditto, and nun but loafng cuss will
say word agin yu. Hopin that no waiv
of trouble will role across yure peaceful
brests, I konklude these remarks with the
follering centyment
Woman-she are a good egg.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-10
acknowledgements.

In the House of Representatives last
week, two bills we're introduced, propos.
ing amendments to the Constitution, hav-
ing for their objects the enfranchisemsn.
Of every male inbabitant Of the age of
twenty-One years. The frs: was intro.
duced By Mr.. Lillard of Marshall, and is
as follows:
A bill to amend the Constitution of ths
State of Tennessee, Section |, Article
a, to read as follows;
Section |. BE it enacted BY the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Tennessee,
That every freeman of the age Of twenty
one, being o citizen Of the United States,
and citizen Of the county wherein ho
may offer to vote, six months next proceed.
ing the day of election, shall be entitled
to vote for members of the General AS.
scmbly and other civil officers ofthe coun.
ty and district in which lie resides.
SIC. ?, That all the male citizens OF
this State, (lunatics excepted), over tho
age Of twenty-one years and under forty,
eight years, shall be entitled to pay a poll
tax, and be subjected to military duty.
SEC, 8. Before male citizen Of this
State shall have the privilege Of the elec-
tive franchise, he shall take and subscribe
the following oath;
l do solemnly swear that l hayo never
joined any secret organization, or any oath
or pledge of secrecy, or aided or given
countenance to any secret society as indi.
yidual or body that had for his or their
object the defiance Of the law or the over.
throw Of the government of the State CT
Tennessee, or of the United States, 50
help me God.
SEC. 4. That any violation of this oath
shall be perjury, and, on conviction there.
of, the person shall be punished accord.
ingly.
The bill passed the FIRST reading and
was referred to the Committee on judi.
ciary.