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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
West Virginia :

AtRules held in the Clerks Office Of
The Circuit CoUn Of Jefferson County,
on the An day Of January, 1869.
Adam Brennamsn and Henry S.ouHH.
vs..
Hays Mickey.
Debt sud Attachment.
The object OF thls suit is to obtain Judg'
meni against Tie defendant for 1857 C..
with legal interest thereon from The 22nd
day Of November 1903, uIl paid, and to
attach so much Of the properly or effects
OF the defendant in the county Of Jttier.
son. W. Va, as will satisfy tie PLAIN.
Ufs' claims. and II appearing upon sthds.
vii filed in this cause that tbs defendant
is not resident of This Stale, he is here.
by required 10 appear within one month
afler due publication of this order and do
what is necessary TO protect hi' interest
IN the matter.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof
he published once a week for four sue.
cesslve weeks in any newspaper IN said
county, and posted al the front door OF the
Court House on the first Mu.dsy alter
the date of this order.
Teste.
W. A CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
January Q, 1869. 4w
n. S. While, p. q. Prs fee Sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
ERRING BUT NOZZLE.

Selfhelp for Young Men, who having erred,
desire better manhood. Sent in sealed tier
envelopes, free Of charge. If benefited return
the postage. Address PHlLANTHROS, Box
p. PhIladelph a, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

JACOBS Patent Scissor ShsrPener
j something new. Every lady should
have one-pricr 25 GEM, ior sale by
oc,l7 Rickard s. HeiShcns.
DELL'S Confec;ion's, Belle CoFd."i TOT IN
ID fant's teeihing, McMan1s' ElISir OF OP'a a,N
Ayers Sarssparila, Wisharts fine rec d
II. II. BILLINGS
octIa Drug Store,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Commissioners Notice.
December Trm. 1868.
Truman W PonerfcId, Admir- Of Wan.
Crowl. Gec'd,

December Trrm. 1868
Truman W. PouerfcId, Admir- Of " N.
Crowl. tsc'd,
W.
Henry $. Crow. usl.
It's therefore ordered that 2 rclefenco
be lad and made t. Jane. -. Faymsn \
Master COmmIssionGr ofihr couit 10 con.
vene all lie creditor. Of the estate Of tho
ssld VIM. II. Crow, to s,r,flaIn and re-.
port wist are he lIrBs and habrl.ties Of
said estate. and heir PuoriIcs whuLsr
the rents and profits Of tie ssrd really 10.
geiher with ID. p'r'onal ass.it. viii pay
of and discharge TIE same IN five IesTs,
or whether sale Ol ,aId reilly will b,
necessary for that puTpo'e. tnPcthrr with
any other mstrf IN The Premises which
my be- deemed pertinent by hIm.eli or
required by any Of the psrne- N ito
cause. and that sad rommI.,ioner frpott
his proceedings Uddcr this nfIer lu tho
mex lem al IlI- court, anil that BE- raf-
ucuIr'y report all the sva,IslIe a.,sr. Of
the deccdani, the valLc. snnusl value. snd
a DESCRIPTION OF sll Ire realty u which
the Gectdert died ',lz'J-nolice Of tic
TINE aud place Of executing tie said refer
ence p"bu'hrd Tor four weeks in some
con'cnlenI ntw 'paper ,hslI DO cqul,alert
10 personal service upon The parils snI
all Interested
tue copy-Iese
W. 4. HAPLlNE. ClyIt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Notice.

HAVING disposed of my Stock Of Ii,
II ounr., | hereby inform The public
Ibs, | will hereafter conduc, The business
as Accent Of U'llliam johnson. purchaser,
Respectfully,
JOHN q. DUKE.
Jan. l6. 1869 4"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
CommisSioncr'S O6,c.

COMMISSIONER OG,r. ,
ShePhefd.town, Jan. Al, 1869
To oil who are concerned. will pro-
coed 10 execute the shove decree on tho
Ion day of February, 1869, at my ciIico
at the Court House IN Shepherds.
town. Wcst Va, at which tine aud place
you ale required To attend. Given under
my hand on tie date above mentioned.
JAMES ID. FAYMAN,
Commissioner.
Jan. Q. 1869. Prs lees $40. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
For Sale !
Holm T. GIBSON

WOULD call the attention Of the Ladies
W to his fine stock Of AIpacss, Dress
Goods. Wrappings, Trimmings. While
Goods, Corsets and Blankets. which he
vii! sell for Cash below What they can
be had elsewhere. Call and be convinced.
The Gems will do well TO price lis Hats
and Cassimeres. Nov IA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Sept. 10, 1868.
LiPpincou d Bakewell;
The pc pie seem TO be crazy about your Red
Jacket Axes. Please send me twenty dozen
more. Yours truly, W.D.F.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
The CHEAPEST and most RELIABLE
WATCH in The WORLD.

TIE ury.te Hunting Case Watches. impo'-
ted aad SO by u. cannot possibly Re dIsln.
guI.hed iram The bee; 600 Watches. The
Case are made q a metal ji,corcri m Aus
ira IA snj = uscd 10 an s'alm.ng .alcni hy lie
couE,,T'cIIcrs OF c m. The metal Is a. heavy
and bU.h'rI as gold. and VII! te am il. color
a. Icing d WON. Esch watch J. lc~rilcd ani
we II reg lated, and Mi he guaranteed 10 ke,t,
correct time Tor i've wears. They vii ,rauIly
bring rom SIS to $50 any~h,'e lu tie Sou,h ~
West price only s.: each. formcr ppce SO
Elegant Chains OF he same margra. SItacl.
Any one raising ciob OF FIX ct 81: each, VIII
be entitled to Match and Cham frrr Sent
free On receigt OF money or vii be lcro ari,d
~ Express q. D. 4 desc iprNe Circular
sent free on apI lies,Iou. Address
W II. DALEY 4 co.
Importers Of Ws,,h.s, lis Fulton SuseL
January 23-6n New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

&c IND rslanding the art OF coTponr dn e
Medicines, be is prepared to pot up PrescriP-
lions with nesiness and dispatch. In conrec-
ton with the ordinary Drugs and Medicines
he ha, many new preparations such as Gel.
saminin, Lupulln, senecin Fluid E1traCts o.
Bl,e Cohosh. ditto Black Cohosh, ditto Vale
rian. Oxalle of Cerium, &c. He will keep
on hand we'll regulated stock of such articles
as are usually kept in Drug Sto'e. G al Oil.
Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, Potty, Linseed Oil.
Spices, &c. Patent Medicines, such as SoOth-
ine syrups, Cough syIuPs, Worm syIoPs.
Worm Candy; Glngar, Eosetter's, and Mish
yer,s Bite S; RossdaIls, A! eL's sarsaparlls. Ay-
er's Cherry PectoraI; Cod Liver Oil, &c.
DR.. Masruder still continues the practice Of
his Profession, and is especially prepared to
,rca, Chronic diseases.
Sbepheris,own, January 81 1869 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

1.-THE house of Geo. p. lowell & Co. is Il e
only one in the business that has itself used
advertising to any great extent TO advance its
own interests. They spend large sums, and
find by personal experience what advertising
paws the best IN. Y Mail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

Elk Branch and Unionville
WAVE Just received thorough and
* complete stock # MERCHANT ZE
embracing almost everything pertaining
10 The trade, which will be sold as cheap
as the cheapest. An examination Is re-
specially solicited.
oct 3l J S. MELVIN.
DAISlNS, Figs, Cirron. the cheapest IN
n Town. at Billings
dec 10 Drug Store.
VERY Superior extracts Tor The hand
Y kerchef, can be had at low prices, al
dec 20 Billings Drug Store.
4 SUPERIOR lot OF Traces at very low
4 prices. L ShGfer.
Fine lot Of Skates just received at
4 the Rardwdre Store.
A Large and fine assortment Of Sleigh
4 Bells Just received and for sale, at the
dec 5 HdrdUGre Store.
4 Superior lot of Sleigh Basket. and
Il Runners, Shafts and Tongues, at The
dec 5 Hardware Store.
7HHE Wreath OF Byzantine and other
I Poems" by ID. B. Lucas, ESQ.,.
ce New Years gilt. Come and get
one before they are gone, at
Billings
jane Dug Store
GENUINE Amber and y. o. Baking
VI Mulasses. al Line g. Ksfdy's.
ILLCOCK'S Porous Plasters, Wells Plas-
A tiers, Poorman's Plssters, Belsdona Plss
Iers, a, Il NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store.
DIARIES for ls69.-The largest and
II be.t selected lot OF Diaries ever Offer
ed 10 this community. Over so varieties
a, NOVEL Billings Drug Store.
JUST received, splendid lot Of Sta
y rionery, Blank Books, &C., at
now Billings Dpg Store.
COIL Oil Lamps, all sizes and styles.
y CONT Burners three sizes. Lamp
Chinneys and wicks, for sale at
81 BiLiings' Drug Store
NTHRACIrE COAL for sale by
4 nos ii T.. Shgftr
HOAL Hold. and Shovels. ct the
u dec ) Hdrdwqre Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Commissioners Notice.
January 9, 1869

December Term. 1863.
John Brscoe. Adm'r Of X. ID. Sep.
herd, Jr.
rs.
Joseph A. ChspliDs, Trustee ct 81.
On notion Of complainant sdjudged or
dered and d.creed that thIs cause be re-
frrred 10 a Mater Commissioner Of this
court uho .hsll ascertain and report TO a
future term the amount e money in The
hands OF the defendant Chspine. and tie
value Of any estate or objects including
available chooses IN action in The hands or
under the control Of the defendant Chsp.
line, subject 10 The pay Of The recoye.
~ IN this cause, and unless said sbseni
defendant shall sPpesr By counsel, ,sid
commi-sIonershslI give notice Of he lime
and place 81 eYeco'iug iii. difference by
publl-hirg the zane Tor fonr weeks in
some toserl.nl Wrapper which shall be
equivalent to personal service 90 the par
ties.
4 true crpy-Tr''S,
v. A.CHAPL.NE. Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Private Sale.

- The House and Lot vi Andrew
;mM Rnnerou-. situated III 5 epherds.
Town. - for ,ae. The locslion IS
The mot r.rS.sni ia the town HE Lot.
and IL irpnl Of which. Is very issoTablc
i"r Improvements The House i tfIcA
and neHly new, and all apper'ainire - IN
eve, llenl order. For particulars. enquire
oi " "a. Rishrstine. Shspherdsioun.
JOHN VI RONENOUS.
January %. 1859. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Commissio"rrs QGcs.
,o,I.,t.t.. - 4. ,orn
4 tue copy-1csis.
" 4. tHAPLINE. Cl,It.

COmmisSionrrs OGcs ,
ShephefJ'lo" Jan. An. 1869.
To I'll who are concerned. | vii pro
coed 10 execute rbe -bpvp Decree on 90
9Th day OF February. 1860. al my Office
81 the Court lioU'e in Shsphsrd.tow u.
WeT Va. al which lime and rl,ce y,u
are required Insiiend. Given under NY
hand on the date above menilned.
JAMES ID. FAYMaN.
Cnmni,,Iousr.
jan. o. 1869. Prs fee $40. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
The PATENT MAGIC COME

Will color gray hair permanent black or
brown. Sold everywhere Sent by mail for
81 25. Address WIN PATTON, Treasurer,
Magic Comb Company, Springfield, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Jouu ". McCuRpY. J. Ed. DUKE.
McCURDY & DUKE,
Successors TO Ransom s Duke,)
DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
Agricultural Implements and Ma
chinery, Stoves, Fertilizers,
Seeds, &c.
Charlestown, Jeferson County, ". Va,

HAVE in store and for sale, 6 complete as
IL sortment Of Builders Hardware, Mechan-
les Tools, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Iron and
Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails,
Forks, Shovels, Spades and Hoes, Carriage AK
les. Hubs, Rims and Spokes, Shoe Findings,
Harness Hardwar Cistern Pumps, Cooking
and Heating Stoves, Wooden Ware, and many
articles of Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods.
Our Agricultural Department
embraces all the latest and most approved I'M
plemen,s and Machines of all kinds We are
Agents for McCormick's Prize Reaper and
Mower, Geiser's Thresher and Separator
Bckford & Hoffman's and keller's Gum Spring
Grain Drills, all of r. Sinclair i Cos Manu-
features, Soluble Pacific Guano, Zell's Raw
Bone and Super Phosphate Of Lime, Patapsco
Guano and other approved Fertilizers.
DPCash paid for BONES aud OLD IRON.
January l6, 1869. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
DIR. R. P. MAGRUDER

Having opened a Drug
Store in ShePherds,own,
nearly opposite the Court
House, offers 10 The Profess
sion aud 10 the Public gen.
orally, a fresh and WILL Sc
iec,cd assortment Of Drugs,
Medicines, Fancy Articles,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
ARMS T.! ARMS a.!

ARMS ! ARMS !
Secondhand Arms Wanted
CHARP'S Rifles and Carbines; Henry
= Rifles and Csrbines; Spencer Rifles
and Carbines; Coils, Henry and Navy
Pistols; Remington, Army and Navy Pts
tolls: Smith and Nelson's Revolving Pts
tolls. Liberal prices in Goods or Cash
maid for all secondhand Arms OF shove
kinds.
As we shall only buy for short ''me'
arms must be brought in at once.
ID. HUMPHREYS L. co,
Doc o. Chorleslo@n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Agents Wanted for the
"Gray Jack cts,

And how they Lived, Fought and Died for
Dixie, with Incidents and Sketches of
Life in the ConfeGeracy."
The SpicieSt and Cheapest War Book pub.
lisf ed. Send for circular and see our terms,
with full description of the work. Address
JONES BROS. Il CO. Philadelphia, Pa; At
lanta, Ga, or st. Louis, Mo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30
Menu ADVERTISEMENTS.

Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flow
er, Boquet and Palm,
In Quality, Style and Perfume warranted equal
to The English ard sold fully so per cen, cheap
er, which accounts for The great falling off in
the demand for The foreign soaps, and the IN.
precedented success Of the American Companv
Toilet Soaps. now sold everywhere in the Uni
ted States. McKEONE, VAN HAAGEN &
co. Sole Manufacturers, Philadelphia and n.
York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

acknowledgements alers are selling
Axes painted red, as the Red jacket Axe. The
good qualities OF this Axe consists in lis superb
or cutting qualities not in the Red Paint.
The Red jacket" is for sale by all response
bic hardware dealers and the nufacturers.
LIPPlNCOrT s BAKEWELL, Pittsburgh,
"a.
Sole owners Of Columns and Red Jacket
Patents.
NATIONAL AGRICULTURIsT
AND
Pennsylvania Farm Journal.
DEVOTED TO
agriculture, Horticulture and Rural
Economy.
Published al Pittsburgh, Pa.
IN. & G.. D. KUESTER, Editors.
erms-al per annum; Ten copies 81 70.
Advertising 25 cents per line for each insertion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-01-30

~ I

W. A. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
j. Van S"eaIingen, P. q.
Jan. Q, 1869. Prs fee 81. 4w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12
BaltiDsrs Markets, rs-esv.

bAIf1moRk- May 12.-Cotton Quiet with a
little failing in the market which however -
not higher , cents being the quotation. Flour
dull snd the market favors the buyers; Howard
street super 5.5,aS6 IS; do. extra 65Oas do
extra s6.S0aSe 25 DO. family - .50asiI IS; West
ern super &-25ss6; do extra S6aS7 50, do fam
lily SSass.s5. Wheat duh and prices weak.
sales OF fair 10 good red n Sl.5OasiS5. Corn
duli; prime white stasl; yellow, s2ss3. Oats
unchanged Rye dull and prices nomral
Provisions quiet and unchanged. Pork 81 IS.
Bacon, rios sides l6A clear Ia shoulders "a,
hams lea21. Lard i9sl9k. Whiskey nrn and
very scarce. held OF qsaQg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

AT THE RsRssIoN OF THE CABIHHT yesterday
Virginia affairs were considered AZ some length,
and II was finally determined to issue an order
for an election on the new constitution, and
providing that the fourth sub section OF the
first section of the third article, which refers to
the disfrsnchising clause, and the seventh Sec
ton of the third article, which relates 10 the
test-oath, shall be voted en- separately. No ex-
ception was made with regard to to wnship and
county organizations, but the President may
yet make the exception befJre the order is final
ly issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

NEWS FROM CUBA-SAarp FigLt.-The Ha-
Nana DidrtO yesterday Published q meagre re-
port OF an engagement between the Spanish
troops, under Gen. Lesca, and the Insurgents
al Altagracia. 1t says the rebels offered more
determined resistance than in any preyIous
battle, and Acknowledges that the Spariards
los. colonel, q captain, and six priyates
Killed, and thirty wounded. II claims that the
rebel loss was heavy, but does not give the
number The insurgents have burned the vii
!age OF San Miguel, near Neuvitas. Puerto
Principe il reported to be plentifulIy Supplied
with provisions. The steamer Oolumbia has
arrived AZ Havana. from New York, with Mr.
Plumb, the new United States Consul General
II is known here that the Grapeshot, which
recently sailed from Florida, is at q Southern
port engaged in fitting out with arms and mu.
nltions OF war for the Cubans, and that several
Cuban sympathizers have engaged passage on
ner. The Government authorities here have
issued Instructions to the officials in New York
70 Keep close watch on the movements of the
Quaker City, and 1t is probable that, should
amdavits from respectable parties be made thai
sne Is destined to engage iu acts in violation of
the neutrality laws, she will be detained in
Charleston -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12
SIN STEAMERS BURNED.
Loss of Life.

CINCINNATI, May I2.-The steamboats, Dsr.
ling, Mary Erwin, Westmoreland, Melno,te,
Cheyenne, and Clifton, Were burned TO the
waters edge at the dock here last night. The
nre originated in the explosion of a kerosene
lamp. deck hand named j. Ii. Smith per-
ished in the flames, and several passengers
sleeping on board were also lost Loss On
steamers and cargoes, 100000.
Second Dispatch
CIHcINNATI, May I2-All on board of the
Cheyenne were asleep when the fire broke out,
and hve OF the deck hands Were burned TO
death. The officers state that tour or fye men
were seen 10 jump off the Darling in the river
and only one succeeded in reaching the shore
There is great excitement here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

FIGHT WITH THE INDIANs.-The following
was received at General Sheridan's Leadquar.
ters at Chicago yesterday:-Captain f. W
Cllfe, OF the 18th infantry, under date of Fort
Ellis, Montana, April 10. gives q report Of a
nght which took place on the 9th Of April, on
the north fork OF Sixteen Mile creek, near the
headwaters OF Muscle Shell river, between a
detachment Of soldiers and citizens and a hos.
tile hand OF Indians, thirteen in number The
casualtles We're: Indians. nine killed and one
wounded; soldiers, one killed and two wound.
ed; citizens, two wounded. A dispatch from
General Schofield. dated Fort Leaven worth,
May 10, says that General Mules had tele.
Dodge had made an attempt to overpoWer the
guard and escape. mortally woundIng the ser.
geant. The guard fired upon them, and killed
two, including big Head, and wounded an
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

TIE MANY FRIENDS il this city o. Judge
Nelson, Of the Supreme Court, will be glad TO
hear that he Is considered out OF immediate
danger from his late severe attack Of the gout.
The painful disease had, at one time, lef; his
feet and extended 70 other parts OF his system,
but al last accounts il had returned to its old
seat, and the Judge was so sensibly relieved
that o further apprehensions were entertained
as TO his safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

ANHivkEsARY OF THE AMTI-SLAvRRY So
CIkTf.-Tne anniversary meeting Of the Amer.
lcan Anti slavery Society commences in New
YORK yesterday with a slim attendance. Wen
deli fniilfps called the meeting 10 order He
congratulated the Society on the favorable aus.
plces under which they met, declaring that the
heavens were bright, and that every sign of the
1mes was on the side Of anr-slavery The
financial report was favorable, showing baI.
ance OF casn on hand OF S2,5OO Resolutions
teentn amen dment to the Constitution; APPROX.
ing president Gract's inaugural, and the an
pointment OF colored men 10 ONCE; deprecatinr
the social and Political prescription of the COL
ored race, and upbraiding the Church Of STATE
ier negiecting to put An end to il; praising the
Cuban patriots for abolishing slav very, and call
ing on tne Government to recognize them; as
serting the reconstruction of the South based
on ed ducation. blaming the Government for nor
more promptly and vigorously projecting
Union people In the South, and denounctng
chlse In the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12
THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT IN
The CONNECTICUT TLEGISLATCRE

HARTFORD, Conn, May 12.-The resolution
ratifying the 18th amendment to the Federal
Constitution has been under discussion during
the session OF the House to-day. The Demo-
Gratis making speeo hes in opposition. The Re-
publicans have made no speeches either for or
against II thus tar; and evInce q willingness to
give full opportunity to the opposition to
discuss the question. Before Adjournment the
House voted to close the discussion and take q
vote on Thursday at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

The New York money msrket IL worEIpg
very easy, and the supply Is in excess OF ;ns
wants of the brokers, notvithstsndine the
steady upward movement in values Ia Wal
street ana the enormous business daily trGns-
acted an the Stock Exchange AID the rcld
room. The general rate on call is per eeat..
with ex ,eptious ~ per cent Prime discoua,s
range from 70 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR,
This Afternoons Dispatches.
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
Triple Alliance As ainst the United S,a,..
England, France and Spain Combine
War Cloud in the Horizon,

BY Gable 10 the Associated Press
LONDON May l2-Iuitial steps hsva been
taken for an alliance offensive and defensive
between England, France and Spain against
the United States, the pretexts for the necessity
OF such alliance being, the rejection Of the
Alabama treaty, the tone Of Summers speech,
me alleged fhoustering tenden cies Of General
Grants Administration and the reported con-
hivance at expeditions from the United States
against Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

PHILApKLPHIA, April I2.-Tammany Dayis
celebrated by parade Of the Improved Order
Of Red Men. Large numbers of tribes from
the interior take part, including the Pocahon-
tas Tribe from Baltimore, the Onondaga Tribe
from Washington, and several from New Jer-
sey. They make an imposing appearance with
their regalia, beautiful banners and several
bands Of music. The ora'ion will be delivered
BY w. H. Barton, of Trenton. N. J.. at the
Chestnut Street Rink, where a grand ball will
be given TO. night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-12

COMMODORE JOHN q. CARTER has beer
ordered to duty in charge or the Naval Rem
devious at San Francisco, Cal.
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DEAF AHD DuHB DEBATING Soorrrr.-rhe
deaf mutss have debating club In London.
They discuss politics economy, humsn IN ran
subjects, &C., the quali1cations for member.
ship being proficiency In dactyoloey, in which
mode Of communication the debates are carried
expressive sIgns.'
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BREvBT MAJOR GEN. CuvIRR GROVER has
oeea assigned to duty as Acting Assistant In
spector General Of the Fifth Military District
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AGED COLORED MAN BURNED To
DEATH.

SANDwIcH, MASS, May IA colored man
named Sloan johnson, aged seventy years.
was burned to death at Herring Pond yester-
day while attempting to extnguish bonfire.
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INTERNAL RRvENUR-The receipts to-day
from this source were S637 ,795
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Wall Street rs.dsv

NEW YoRK. May - Stocks steady. Nancy
easy at per cent. Sterling Exchange. eg
Gold. 3s4: 5-20's, coupons, i9.. iOs sOs. coa-
pom, ~. North Carolina's, 90. do. new,55k
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PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONyEN.
TION.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1e.-The Protestant
Episcopal Con vention for this diocese is IN
session to-day, Bishop Stevens presiding. The
Brooks.