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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

Wk notice that our friend Austin Corbin,
now Of New York. is interested 10 the fail
ure Of Markell 4 Co., Bankers. Dubuque, to
the extent Of about a., 900
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

Tur CouGn AND LuSc r. asnY, f'r every
family to keep on hand, ALIENS Luso
B,LsM l. sells everywhere, and gives
satisfaction. Read the following extracts
from letters J. IS. BOWIE, Druggist.
Uniontosn, Penn, writes, April 1, ls66 :
Aliens Lung BAsan has performed some
remarkable cures about here. | recon
mend it with confidence in NIL diseases Of
tho Throat aud Lungs STERLING BRo
Druggists, write from Carrolton, January
27, 1866 Send Us six dozen AiLEs's
I.uNa BaLsAv We are entirely out Of it,.
II gives more general satisfaction than any
other medicine we sell I" Sold by all Deal
crs in Family Medicines.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
TIE
Universal Clothes Wringer
HAS BEEN AWARDED THE
10l Premium ae the following Fairs
AMERICAN INSTITUTE.

The above ia the largest First Glass Premium
List ev obtained by any article whatever OF Amer
lean ,manufaciurc, and NOR. than FIVE TlMKS
greater than that obtained by any other Famy y
Wringer. These Premiums were all taken on the
UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRIN0ER at the times
specified.
We do not attempt TO mialead the public by adver
sing an old iet OF premiums. without date, by the
IN. W. NJ. Co, manufacturer Of. etc ,t.ken most
" on Pow.f Wringers combined Wrln4efe and
Washer. and other articles not now In the m arket
for family ss Is done by come OF our would be
enI
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

ELDaiD ~ ( Rap. have money 20 lean,
houses ansl stores to rent, aud over II .O00.-
OF worth Of property f)7 sa'e. 1ns france
done t. orl r. Ulice-vielu's Block.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
JOHN ROWE,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,

eFUS ana S1fuN1 z'tpe FJt11Te
no. II East I'd ST.. Davenport, lo.
Bathing Tube. Water Closets. Wash Basins. Lead
Pipe. Sheet Iesd, Cstern Pumps Force Pumps. Chan
deAer Brackets Drop Light Pendants, Glass shades
Steam Gusgc- steam Whistles. Globe Valves. &C.
All kinds Of Plumbing. Gas and Steam Pipe Fitting
done TO order All orders promptly executed In good
style and At fair rates sprso-fv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
AdministratOr's a Notice.

IL PERSONS INDEBTED TO wM RuTEN-
II BECK, deceased, or to the firm, VIM. Ru,enbeck
d Co.. are requested 10 settle their accounts on OF
BE- lore Januar, 10Th. sGs. All persons having caine
~ ainst VIM. Rutcnbeck deceased. will present the
% Inc At the store Of VIM. Ratenbcck 4 Co.
HENRY THODE
=. KRAUSB,
4 oe So4l1fhWlA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
Annual Meeting.

1'nE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l Stockholders oi the First National Bank oi Dsv-
enport. low for the election OF Directors. will 70
held At the BANK on Tne- lay, the th day Of Janus-
~ next, at 3 oclock l. VI
HCGD SCHMIDT. Cashier.
Davenport Iowa. Dec. 10Th, 1861 -d4tlaw&w
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

lIolLowAY's PILLs AND OISTMEyr -NEU-
RALaiA Tic Douloureux The doctrine that
quinine and carbonate Of iron were the on
ly remedies for tic doloreux and nervous
disorders. is now exploded Holloway's
Ointmcnt Will procure the specdiest alevia-
ton Of pam. and n few applications suifi &C
for permanent cure. lhousands who
have experienced a radical benefit from ITS
usr are prepared 10 vouch for the correct
ness OF this statement In gout. rheuma
tism. Iumbago au'i sciataci. 1t is equally
eHcicous. : Id Ivy all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

$24 60
Which was adopted and amounts ordered
paid
On motion OF Mr. Kruse, the matter as 10
selecting the official papers to publish the
laws and proceedings OF the Board, was
taken from the table, whereupon Mr.. Baker
moved to amend to strike out the LeClaire
Register and insert the Davenport Demo
crdf
Upon the passage Of the: amendment
the yeas and nays were demanded as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Messrs Aplln, Baker. Bluuck,
Davies, Heron, kruse. Langheim, Matthes,
Means, Murry. Moore; Kobcson, Sindf,
Stesrns, Williamson-l5
Nays -Messrs. Appegate, BAwden. New
ton. Rigg-4.
So the amendment was carried.
The question now beings on the adoption
of the report Is amended, which was
aiopted
On motion OF Mr.. Aplin adjourned till
o',loek tomorrow morning
uFrH DAY-EoIBHooR SESSION.
Friday, January 10, 1868.
Board met pursuant to adjournment, . at
O'Clock a. NJ.
Upon calling the roll all the members sp
pearcd
Minutes ofycsterday's proceedings read
and approved.
The Clerk laid before the Board peti' ion
from the County Treasurer; referred to the
Committee on Public Officers.
Also petition Of the Davenport Nation
81 Bank, asking payment of costs in the Su-
preme an District Courts received and
placed Oh Gle.
Mr.. Newton, from the Committee On FL
nance, made the following report
Your Committee on Finance beg leave to
repos, 'ha. they have examined the follow
ing bills, and would recommend the pay
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

JrUrws TAR Soar cures chapped hands, salt
rheun. pimpe- aud all cutancous affections, render
rs the skin soft and smooth. Manufactured by
CAsWELL, MACK & 60. New York.
SOLD by NIL Druggists. feb5-dw&fSwew1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

III. rrvrtr, Gardener and Florist, cor'
An ard Main Sts.. fruit and ornamental
trees. nv26-1v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

PoLics CouRr. Two shoem .kers, N.
Bergstern aud John GArvey, had little
set-to Yesterday, calling each other pet
names which resulted in Befgstern striking
Garvey. This led to a settlement. Of their
difficulty at the police court, Squire Dittoe
acting umpire. The defendant plead moi
guilty, but tho evidence in the case, showed
to the contrary. For this privilege Of e1.
ercising his muscle on an American citizen,
Bergstsrn paid $7,05.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
Two Grand Concerts
Friday & Saturday Ev'gs,
Jan'y 10 & IL,
one Morning Concert.
SATURDAY, JAN'Y IL.

One Morning Concert,
SATURDAY, JAN'Y II.
On which oecas he vii be sssi,tsd by tho 70 low.
xxr vAnrAs nSfrrsHs. ii i;isa.; sov..no:
sIGNOK IGH A1Z FULLAK, bsritoae;
NR. EDWARD HOFFMAN,
The Eminent Pianist end Composer
Programme for Fsidsy, Jan'y 10Th
PARTI
/. Fantasia, Pisro
). uaiop Brarura. !. shooting siar,r.. Hoffman
Edward Hoffman.
Z. Ara Maria di Rncens tnew). ....... Donisstt
bgLor Ignatz Pcllack.
8. Centstiis Dol5I oso Il ,ndo 0tocoso. Ole Bull.
Oe Ball.
4 vasc Rome, Gut et,a. tnsv opsrs). .Gcnnod.
Ma 1ame Vaffa0.
5. The Nightingale, Fat /. .ssa upon . Russian Le.
gene, composed and pei. Formed BY. ;OIe @ Bull.
o. DuesE; lame vsri.a a;d sraer rcilss "
PART H.
rar.pA,ase Do Coneer. THE Noekirg Bird"
Eiward Hoffman HoYman
.. sore-" Fr.nc, Lsu.hieg s,ns". ........ Auber.
Maiamc varian.
g. Bs-estla ~. MArna,o,.... ...Campsns.
Zig. i. roilsk
L. Violin. "Palacso 01eirierL". .........Oe Ball.
Ole Bull
& Con r. Due.. " l. ieeor d. Am r.. -. Doni zetti.
Masane Sarian and Sg PoliaF.
ADMISSION ONE DOLLAR.
UPPER GALLERY FIFTY CENTS.
Reserved sea.s can b. secured without ex'ra
charge except the Family Box'r, which will BE-
Twenty fve Cent? ezra ea h Feat.
Do3ra zen at To 60 Tmsl ce n ocNrch ana for
the Nofri7z Concert, Q. ca at !. - coAmence -
sse of Reserved Seat. for the Evening Co csrts
vil commcnce on w. dnesday, JAL'y ptb, ,ut . a. y.
Il The BOok Htcre OF kess. Luse Gsissr. IS Parry
IN az Dissss.s.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
KROMER'S HAIR DYE
Best I'm the World.

Natural Durable, Beautiful, Best ard Cheapest b
the wotld-will give satisfaction to all. Principal
wholcsale Agents for Wrighfe Tar Syrup, and Kro-
mere Hair Dye IN Chicago. Fin lcY Finch n Fuller,
Lord 3 Smith. and Burnhams h Van Schaack.
JOHN J. KRONER,
eos Chestnut esress. P1i1e1elp11a,
oaGo ~ o3oepsoSs1sols
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
Il. f.. SELLERS & CO, SOLE PaorGErons,
Pit,shurg. Pc.
~ For sale by all Dragllrts. janJ0 d8wiyl

kromsr's Hair pyc. Natural, Durable beautiful
H-.t aui chet tprst ~ the World. sold by AL Drug
gl-;. AMI ccnairy >tprrsespcr-. JOHN J. kRaMER
Saie Prppr otnr. lpi GA-Stuut 81. hilaaelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
OLE BULL

Hes the honor 70 announce that he will dedicate The
ths above Housc to the divine Art Of Music BY
giving
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

a. 81 rte 4 sr.-'ip to tho Rryaat & Stratton
Iowa Stale Bgsin'-s- ,lese t. ge' thorough prac
Teal business T. ilcltiau. TO become good sound
tete Graph operator For circulars and papers, ad.
a. -, tF4'l l'sns stamp "rhe Bryaat 4 Suattun
Unnnercal CsNc-c. davenport. Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
EVER sNTssODg'CED.

- No Mother should be wthoutit
~ No Nursery Is complete wthputit
, Ia fact II -hould hc in every family
li the most perfect soothing syrup lor sore Throat
And lritated Lungs Known. as hundreds can testify
who have proved Its efficacy.
II Is prompt In It's action. alway. safe. and can be
given tas inu-t delicate child With confidence and
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

and in consideration Of the sum of five hun
dred 51leo dollars, paid into the county
treasury, the receipt whereof Is hereby a.
owledged, the county Of Scntt, in the
state OF Iowa, hereby quit claims - fben
ezer sherman The following described real
estate situate in the county OF Scott and
State OF Iowa, to wit: Lot No two Eel the
southeast quarter of the northwest quarter,
aud the southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of section numbr Isl. and the
uheast quarter of the north vest quarter
section number ten ll0l. all In township
eighty sol. north Of range four east oi
9th + ii the same being swamp lands be-
longing to said Scott county.
Upon the passage the yeas and nays were
demanded, as follows:
leas.-Messrs Applcgate. Aplin. Baker
Bawien. Blunck, Davis, Heron, kruse
Langheim. Matthes, Means. Murry, Moore
Newton, Rigg, RobesJn, Sindt, Slearns
Willlams-l9
Adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Applegate, from special committee on
publication III laws and proceedings OF the
Board, male the following report
Your special committee to whom was re
ferred the selection OF newspapers to pub
lish the laws and the proceedings of this
Beard, under chapter Is, acts OF the llth
General Assembly OF the State OF Iowa, youl
committee recommend the Davenport Ga
zETTE, LIE Claire Register, and the Der Dem
okrat OF Davenport, ~ suci papers.
On motion oi Mr. kruse the report was
laid on the table
On motion OF Mr.. krusc ali ,urncd till
O'Clock p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
noav1 ,r.s - es,,.,L ,,uvc,apt IL
adjournment
Upon calling the roll all the members ap
pcared.
The Clerk of the Board, appointed Z
special committee, TO investigate certain
erroneous taxes, made the following report
Your Clerk having been appointed 1T The
last meeting OF the Board to examine Ger
tain erroneous tax sales, begs leave to make
the following reports That Geo 5 G Dow
is entitled to have following sums refunded
on executing quit claim to the owners, TO-
wit
) A. of n 95 of WI out lot 81. $40 81
+ 40 of " 2l6 10 out lot 32 .. 5 s.
Also on surrondering the certificate
OF sale
Lot 2, sec 5. twp so range 4. f. go. "A
Interest on above amouDts ... 96
$50 81
Also that S Sylvester is entitled to hav,
he following refunded on surrendering III,
certificates of sale, to-wit:
Cook Il Sargent's add " I IA blk 2..$ 2 s.
Parkcrs add, o, Z. =. blk l.......- 3 0.
5 ne t, sec 80, twp IS. range 3. j. II 9.
Interest on above amounts. ........ 8 u
$27 Il
also that Brown & Sally are entitled L
the following amounts upon their surren
dering the certificates of sale:
20 acres, NV t. section 16, twp 80,
range 4. Observation-Disclosures. 81 o.
N l-2. SW t. sec 16, twp 80, range 4 8 3,
Eliz city lot = block 13. .......... q
Princeton 3 7... I ~
:. 1O..... 8.
Recklc l. Rautz add lot block 9. =. Al
Walcott, lots 6 and Z, block &c. ...... 2 1.
3 g. 26. 6.
Eliz City, 6 feet on river front, lot !.
block observation-disclosures. 9 G.
| Interest on above amount ..... 6 Il
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

rs AT W. X. LINDSAY'S JEWELERT
i Store, cor of Third and Brady streets; Alec
extra Chimneys, Glass Cones. Lamps, Chimney
Cleaners. &C. Lamps repaired.
BILLION 4 LINDSAY, Sole Owners
ccsan-dt County Rights fer Sale
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

$230,65O TO BE AaAIS DisTRIBurED.-The
satisfaction given by our Holiday Draw
ing" induces " on the 10th OF January,
to again place before The public. the same
unrivallcd opportunity to gain fortune.
The CArrAL PRIZE OF $4,000 was drawn
bya citizen OF Charleston, s. c., in our
drawing Of Dec. 3lst. Price Of Tickets ~
before. Wholes, <l2; Halves, Sc; Quar-
tiers, SO. Remittsnccs 60 any other parties
will not be invested in this Lottery. Ad-
dress, as usual, the authorized State Mana
gers, MURRAY, EDpY / Co, Covington, Ky.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10

ScnTr CousrY BDLE SocIE1Y The an
nual meeting for the election Of offi;ers and
the transaction Of business, will be held a
the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association in this city, on Wednesday
Jan. 18th, At / O'Clock A. NJ.
The officers aud delegates Of township
auxiliaries, local agents and friends Of the
Bible cause, are earnestly requested to at
tend
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10
Removal.

Removal.
KOCH. THE EURRIE0.
HIS REMOVED HIS HAT, CAP AND FUR EN-
IL PORIUMto
No. 80 West Second street.
between Harrison and Ripley sts, where he will kccr
larger and complete stock OF the latest STYLES
and finest qualities Of Ladies' and Misses Gents and
Bays Hats Caps and Frrs st prices that defy cor,pc
tion. tmhistf- Sign ut RiU Can
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-10


81 Perry st. Davenport, Iowa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
West Virginia :

4, Rules held 30 TIC Clark OGrr 81
Jed.f-on County. on tie Bird Jay ol An-
gust 1868.
Alexander. Fannie, snd Roam u.
Shepherd. infant children 81 R.zln u.
Srcpherd, Jr., 'ueIn. hy lob" I'nscDs.
thrif neat iueEd,
~.
Poroma' Mil. Nuing and M,npf,o-
iuring ComptHy.
The object 81 inI- sun - 10 fcr"''f
tsmaRrs acainsI ii.r 1rirnjari for ipJ"T,ng
and in,p,iiIng ilr vst'f power 81 the
'au mil 81 the plaIEuI'. 'Ir"ar'd m the
,o.n Cd Sa.phcfdsipGn. JcG,rnn Coun-
~. IS Va. Oh Ne Potomac I."ef. sht
diminishing. Impeding. shd mpamns
Their water rPhi attached to sbd pertain.
ing 90 ihei, aid saw mil And II sF-
pcainc 90 AFFIDAVIT fled ~ 10. .pli h.i
sic sad Potomac Nds. Mining and
Manufacturing Company. 1fe not Te,i-
dents Of til. St.is. hey are Ieuby Is.
CURED ~ appear ~sil,n "re month sisr
due pot lica'inn Of iii. order. anddo vial
O.. Sscessary 81 pfoisri der interests 10
ihis matter. 'Fs-te.
". 4 CHiPLINE. CIrk.
Az. s. 1908. Pr. fre 81. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
w est Virginia :

At Rulcs held m thc CLERK Office 81
Jefferson Cuuuiy. on tho 3m day of fu.
gut, 1865.
Ju let W. Buscoc, ENccuiux 81 rhom.
~ Bu-c e,
".
Edward VI. Ar.quth and Ann 4. hr,
wife. Washrugrnn Waters snd Ellen "
h., wife. W. 81 y. Hall ard Ehz,bc,h
his wlfc, f.. s IroSrll aud Joliet u Lrs
wife, William y. Gallagher and Francis
4 h,s vie Jonn |. IIuscoc, and Jane.
r. Bu-co".
TIE ohI"ri ni thls snil - , obtain judi.
cal construction from tie Court oi the
VII If Thomas Busr"c dcccascd. aud Il
,ppc.rlng on affidavit Gl.G ~ tia. suri.
that " Arlington Waters snd Ellen NJ.
IT,. wife. William y Gallagher and From.
cis 4. he wife. lance +. Bri.cur. minur
son Of Jamc- II Br.coo deed. are non.
residents 81 tn. State. they ate hofely re.
qurcI g. appear within one month after
due publication Of ia. order. and do sLst
- necessary 20 project Ihcr interest, ~
ihs matter lrsir.
W 4 CHAPLlNE. CIrrk
Aug. 2. 1868. Prs. lee sc. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
Deotbs.
T o DIT U A n Y.

In this place. on Saturday evening last,
the 22nd of August, Mrs. finn Fa"ceH'
wife of Mr.. Thomas Fawcett, aged al
years, months and % days.
Death 10 her had lost its sting and the
grave i.s victory. Shortly before her de-
par,ure, she called her companion, aud
weeping children to her bedside. and al
ter giving them all Cody counsel and
advice, she offered her dying prayer IN
their behalf, giving also to them and her
many friends every assurance that she
was going to dwell with Jesus in Glory.
Let me die the death Of the righteous and
let nv last end DO like hers +.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
A R G H S P R IN 6
NURSERIES,
Washington County, ND.

TIIE proprietor respectfully calls the attention
i of his many customers throughout Virginia,
TO his large and wei grown stock of FRUIT
TREES and PLANTS, including all the stan
dard varieties and all new varieties OF any mcr-
il which he offers a, moderate prices.
Our stock consists in partof
.qprlc Trcg-Fine 3 10 year old trees Of
the best selected varieties well braucEcd,
ard in splendid growing order.
.qpricOts-Bcst standard varieties.
Pfars-Dwarf and Standard.
Cha7ies-Hcart. Bigcarrcau (oy firm lcshed)
and Duke or Morrclo, Of every variety.
PeachS-All the standard and new varieties.
C,urGn:S-Red Dutch, White Grape and
Cherry Currauts, the best in the market.
G0o,eberrics-H oughton's Seeding, very pro-
duciivc, never midcws.
GrGpss-Catavba, Concord, Delaware, d.
ana, Isabelle and Rcbecca, well rooted.
S:rd,rbnTies-O mos; hardy and Produc-
tive varieties.
Iawton Blackbcrries. Myatt's Linenaeus,
Rhubcrb. and Evergreen Ornamental Trees,
&c. SC. sc.
Nv General Agent, Mr.. ALFRED MILLER,
will yi,i; the Farmers Of BERKELEY and
JEFFERSON COUNTIES, during the coming
summer. and will nc pleased TO take orders
for al the above named fruits, &C.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended TO me aud hoping for continu-
ance of the same, we will do our best TO please
all who favor Us with their orders.
JOHN REICHARp,
Proprietor
IL Catalogues furnished on addressing
ALFRED MILLER,
General Agent
Fair Play,
Washington County, Nd.
Hay % 1858 Am
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
REPAYMENT
OF
DIRECT TAX.

The undersigned has been appointed
by the Governor 10
REFUND THE DIRECT TAX,
paid By the land owners of Jefferson and
Berkeley counties 10 the United States in
the year 1865. All persons having re-
ceipls will present them at the following
times and places:
A, the ShcritF's Office in Martinsburg, on
The ION, lth and 18th Of September.
At the Recorders office in Shepherds
town, on the 18th, 18Th and l9lh OF
September.
All persons are required to present
their receipts, and the amounts will be
paid, less the commission, by checks on
the National Bank OF MarIinsburg.
JOSEPH A. CHAPLlNE,
Commissioner.
August IS, 1868. 8,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29
, NEw RAscAIlry.-Il seems tina,

4 NEw RAsCALIry.-lI seems that
man from the North appeared IN Rlch-
mond county, aud associated with the ne
groes lie announced that he came pro-
pared TO sell them lands at a nominal
price. and wal armed with the proper au-
tholi,y, lie was provided with large
headed tacks, on which were stamped the
cablistic ~. So The negroes were told
that the purchase Of these was evidence of
title on their part, from the proper author
ity, and that all that remained for them 10
do, was to buy and pay for any number
they wanted-each branded U. S. tack re-
presenting five acres OF land, and evidence
,hsI the tax had been paid. The brand.
cd tscks were sold at So each. The
Agent came upon Dds estate, and
finding an old negro with only s4!. told
him he might have one ~. 8. Tack" at
that price, which represented five acres OF
land, and that he should stake of his five
acres, aud drive the tack into the head OF
one Of his stakes.
The Manager. where the irespass had
been made, discovering the stakes lns'itu-
ted inquiry, when the facts, as we have
narrated them, were developed. The ne
orc. in ,ribulation, went TO his old master
TO get advice. DR.. -asked the ne
gro if he had receipt for the money ?
On, YES. responded the dsrkey. and i'm
mediately produced a paper, which read
abou, as follows "As Moses lifted up
the brszsn serpent in The wilderness, so
have lifted Sal from this old negro"
Comment upon such rascality would be
entirely MISUNDERSTANDING
XerGia
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-29

DRINE Chewing Tobacco. and No. |
l Cigars. at Llchltdcr $.
VOWLE'S Patent Elliptic Susrendcr. at
/ aug Licklidcr'S.
HOMEMADE Tar in 10 gal. farka.
IL gcs, FOR sale by Ransom & Duke,
July25 Charlcstown.
IlISTERN Pumps. Wheeling and Bal
4 timorc Nails. Bar Iron, Horse Shoes,
Trace Chains, Harness aud Hardware,
OF all kinds, for sale by
Ransom ~ Duke,
July IS Charlcstown.
YiENRY NJ. BAKERS Fan Mills, Tor
x sale by RaRSOu s. DIXIE,
Sole Agents for Jefferson County,
aug /. Charlcs'o"n.
NUM Spring DulI,, Wiloushby's Pat
y cnl, manufactured by CrowoI q Daw-
son, with CroweI's Improved Guano At.
rachmcu, the bc,t IN usr Tor sale by
Snyd,r, Link d OsJoUrl.
J,ly 25 bulH,IIs.
GTERLING'S Am6ro.la Tor the Hair,
= a,,he Drug Norc.
WIIE Celebrated Grain Fan. manulac-
| turcd by Il. NJ. Baker, Winchester,
for sale by
Snydu. Link & Osbonn,
July 25 Dutiicds.
1RELEGRAPH, Hay. Straw md Fod-
K der Cutters. for sslc by
Snydcr, Link & OyJoTm,
July2 Duliclds
IUGAR Cured and Canvass Hams for
y snIc by Line & hccly
lpUE Collins Fruit Jar Tor sale by
( July % Line & h,oiy.
COVE Oysters and Canned Fruits for
" salc by Line 4 hccdy.
OARIAN Table! for the complexion, at
4 tic Drug .Niorc
1 PRIME article Of Tobacco aud Sc
* CARS, tor salo by Line d heedy.
PNHRESUING Machine Shcct., for sale
( by hanson & Dukc.
July o. Charlc,loen.
| NhRNERS, call and sec the beet Gram
/ Dul-. with Guouo and Seed Attach
mcut, b,fulr purchasing elsewhere. Ev-
cry Drl warranted Forsale by
Hanson 3. DMc,
July - ChagIcsrown.
1pIE latest nud most approved Grrru
< Du'is, for sale by RGHaon & Dnk',
aug /. Chsric-towu.
III IRE Netting on hand and furui.hcd
LII To order Of 81 Widths snd numbers
COR saic by Ransom & DDL',
aug !. CharIe-iown.
MOSS & GambIo's Frlcs. at
vi T. Hqf,r's.
DIES r Cotton Gram B,cs. lor sale by
. Rg17ou q. Urkc.
July - Charlrstoan.
ILANTATION BELLS. Ama'gam and
Z Iron. by sale by
d Humphrcy' & &C.,
May Caarlcsioan.
GARDEN Hoes. Rakcs Lines, lro"-
81 els. Spades and Barrows. Tor sale by
may , u. H,0nphycy1 {. IL.
OARASOLS and Sun Umbrellas. a,
| Hickdrd s. Uoi5hons.
yIlLK. Thread and Cotton Gloves. At
y Rickard q UdsbGns.