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NFoRGE W. HUNTER, of the Slate Of
VI Pennsy lvania, will take notice, that Mat.
HAS Mosser, of Monroe county, OHIO, did, pr
the 2eth day of October, A. D 1853, fle his
petition in ths Court Of Common Pleas OF
said Monroe county, against said Hunter and
John Brauhy, the object Of which petition
was to subject certain lands of said Hunter.
being in said Monroe county, 10 the payment
of SS5J With interest from March 2S, 1864.
due plaintiff from said Hunter; that an order !.
of attachment has been issued In said action; :
hat he is required to appear and answer bysf
he ls day Of January, 1870.
HUNTER & HUNTER,
nov2w6. Att'ys for NJ. Mosser.
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Teas. Coffee, Sugar,
Molasses, Syrups,
y Vinegar, Burning ard
(. Lubricating, ,snd, other 0ils.
Salt Fish, Dried Apples, Canned Fruit ,Rsisinsi
Prunes, English Currants, Tobacco, Cigars.
Yankee Notions, Candies, Paper Collars and
Cuffs, Fruit Jars, Rice, Hominy, Soaps, ,Conoen.
centrated Lye. Baking soda, saleratus.
Memorandum, Blank Toy d School Books.
Letter or Foolscsp Paper scld by the resm
at Wheeling prices. ~ Aas
Lamps and brusheso of all descriptions. = 81
Candies and Confeot oneries Of all kinds kept
CONSTANTLY on hand. IA
Tubs, BrcKets, half bushel measures, Brooms, -
Wasnboards, Hoes, Forks, shovsls, and axes.
N fact, keep everything urnally kept in :
First Ciass Grocery store.
ney- Don't forget the place. Schunss
cher's New Building. s,sg 1
seplly. SCHUMACHRk.
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ATTACHM

William Craig plff, Before Edward salisbu-
VS.. ry, ]. P. of Center town.
Allen Sparks, doft- } ship, Monroe county,
Oeio: On the 9Th day OF December, A. D. 1869,
said Justice issued an orderof attachment in the
above action for the sum of $50 55; set for
hearing on the 22d day of January. 1870.
WILLIAM CRAIG,
dec14wS. BY Amos & Spriggs his att'ys.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
A Quick Retcft

The following aneedote Of Profs. Ad.
ams and Shurtletf, Of Dartmouth Col
isge, IS as good as any narration Of Irish
wit.
Prof Shurtleff was obliged to be very
careful about going out without his hat,
lest he shonld take cold and Prof Ad-
aheut wetting his feet, for the same rea.
con. 1T seems" said Prof. a. to Prof
s., one day, shat your head and my feet
are our weakest parts I"
"Oar most sensible paris, would be
the way that ] should phrase it" was
Prot. Shurtlef's $ quick and happy retort
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

~"Mamna," said precious French
miss Of fourteen, '.you never let me play
the charades, but / know how to make
them too. Listen. Ny first is a domes.
tic animal. My second is what every
woman tries to conceal. My whole is
the beginning pf lihsrsyo Canyon guess
'aNoyA IS a O q 81
But, nafma, II is very simple 1t is
marriage a
1he reader viii please observe that
nqfi is tie French for . husband.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

saThe brass upon yqur face" he said,
~ Would make fourt quart skillet"
Your honor's head, |" the girl replied, ].
Hss ssp enough to I'LL it."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
TRUTH.

-Treth crushed to earth shan ri,s again.
Ths eternal yssrs Of GOD are hers;
rut Error, wounded, writheain pain,
And dies amid her worshippers'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
Save Fifty Dollars.

A NY PERSON wishing to purchase one Of
u sGrovesteen's Pianos, advertised in this
papsr, can save fifty dollars of the price by
arpiEing to the editor Of til. psrer. Juns
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
Probate Notice.

I N consequence Of the burning of the entire
l records and papers of the probate ofacs,on
the 18th of June last, 1t becomes necessary for
Executors, administrators and Guardians who
have not made final settlement With tia
Court, to renew their bonds. Those knowing
themselves interested in the matter, VIII
flease give it their immediate attention vi,h.
~ further notice. w. 7. SINCLAIR, 81.
aug2otf. Probate Judge.
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Business Card 8.
u MO N II o 3 S E,
(Southeast Of Public square,)
SIMON DORR, 80: Proprietor.

SIMON DORE, :: Proprietor.
ITAVING recently taken charge Of this
II House, the Proprietor has reftted and
refurpishsd it throughout in a manner calcu-
lated to make it cne of the most desirable
stopping places in this part of the State.
Guests will find the best accommodations
al this House, and no pains will be spared to
make them comfortable
The Stables are commodious, and the trav-
elers' horses receive the best attention.
seplY
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS
CAREFULLY PREPARED at all hours of the day
and night. J. T. JUDKINS.
sepSY.
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WANTED.-TsAcBERs, SruDEsrs, ard
w other intelligent Men and Women, In .
basinsss paying $l00to 5000 per month -
a;ording to ability. For particulars, address
zElGLER, MocURDY CO.,
6l4 Arch street, philadelphia, Ps,
fsbleteee.
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Ey"Is afr. Jones in ?" asked 81 Irish
man of the porter at a hotel
mo- was the reply, will you leave
yolr name p
"Ocb, mnrther do yon think I'd be
afther goln' home without name p
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Agents Wanted for a New Book

WO. \ ERRlGHTs, WRONGS. PRIV.
ILEGES AND RESPONSIBLE
TIES III. ..ss,ss sss'ssss IN a. s:.:'. ss.: .ss Of
J countries, from her Creation
and Fall In Eden to the Present Time;" by DR..
L. P. BRooKETr author of 'Woman's Work in
the Civil War" Octave. 44S pages, 2l fall
page engravings. and low price.
This is just the book for the times, and 1t is
selling fast, for men like to read about the
best half Of the world, and the best half are
they not also euriousi
The volume commsnds itself to that some
what numerous class, who have, or who have
had-MorHsRs! Address, for "a page Circu-
lar with terms and specimen engravings,
HowE's SUBSCRIPTION Book CoSoEss, No. lis
Vest Fourth street, Cincinnati, o.-nov l6m2.
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E5sA poor lad was recently brought
before The Lord Mayor of London, who
asked him whence he came.
"l.m Irish, yer honor"
'.Hase you ever been to sea ?"
'.wcll, that's good" !" replied Paddy
"IAoes ser honor perhaps think ] came
over in aswheel- borrow 7"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

THE BEST COAL OIL
TN the marketable, Lard Oil, Fish Oil.
Il Neat, Foot Oil, &C., &C., can be had at J.
7. JUDKINS' at the lowest cash prices.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
erFaunv Fern drinks ..tbere is

EyFanny Fern thinks '.there is no
man who would not rather be shaved by
woman than 10 have great numbering
man paving about bis jngular vein, and
poking bin n the ribs to get up when
anothermsu turn came | don't say
how his wife might like 1t, but am very
surehe would. and as to his wife, why
--sllc could shave Some other man,
coaldn,t she {"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
E A ERN RK;

OF the same wear, either at Wholesals or
Retail viii be sold at the lowest Cash Price.
mch3lm6. CHARLES LOBENSTRTN.
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THE UNION HOUSE,
Leuiscil1e, Monroe County, Ohio,
JOHN SEARAUGH, Proprietor.

VNHIS Hotel has been rcftted recently. and
| is now in first rate order. The table Is
supplied with the best, and the traveller Will
find his lodgings superior TO most country
hotels. The stabling is new. ejl5Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

PERFUMERY y SOAP, SPICES,
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
4 NDa variety of other articles belonging
n to the Druggists trade, all of which will
be sold as low as they can be afforded.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28
Attachment.

HENRY BACH.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

By Hunter & Hunter his att'ys.
novl6w6.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-28

LARGE DIVIDENDS IN ADVANCE, or Re.
versionary Return Of 100 per cent, by its
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OF the United States of America.
G. a. CLARK, Pres. R.W. PEET, Sec.
AY,COOKE, Chm, Finance & Erscutscs Com,
Evening star., 1869-07-13
GEORGETOWN.


DIsHoFEer PoRrER.-Yesterdav mo-r
arg, Mr.. Z A Upperman. who keeps \ eroc.-v
store Oh h En street, missed ssO note frptn M.
money drawer. ard ctiled IN offic@r SabsSt,.r
when, after a con versatiOn. susp,ciou fastan.f
on George HAvkins. \ col1red man emploVas
as porter in the store. He owned IN r-tarnsf
tue money, and was cent 10 lail for cour, b.
Justice Buckley.
FALSE ALARM About hsIf-past : o'clo-E
last evening. an alarm was caused by soma
hurnlnE hay an u wagon an the rear OF the old
batchers market. The steamer Addison went
out out her services were not needed.
SALE oF REAL EsTArE.-Cireeu 4 Williams
auciioneers. have sold lots 2l and ~. an Hol
mead's addition 20 Georgetown, 20 A tSuen.
ther. for sc2s, and the triangular lot on N.
sonth eide Of West street. near Paper Nur
bridge, with improvements, to J. JouvenAl,
for S7tS.
CkSTRAL BUILDING AssocIArIoN.-Tns
forty firsi monthly meeting OF this Assocfapoo
was heId last evening, and twenty TN reeshsre<
Were retired by the association n an average
cost of slCs ~.
RIVER FRoST.- -Eutered-S,eamsrs r a.
knight, Denty. New York, and COLUMBIA
Harper, Baltimore
GEoRG ErowS BOAT CTrR.-lt will be seen
by notice else " here that a meeting Of his ciuo
is called for this evening over fucitt's res
isarani, when important business wall b. con-
sldered.
Evening star., 1869-07-13
0AMARlTAN0 oIFr
DR0PosALe FOB FRkeH BlEF.
euBsisfHNcH OFFICE, o. o. A,
No. 81 D. eHARP STREET, nALTIno kE, Mp.,f

n u - ~.
No. 81 Q. eHARP srREEr, sAITInokE. 1D..$
1 SEALED ProDoss1s. IN auDliceO Win BE- rsosised
q the once until - N On WEDhHeDAY, july
y, l56e, tor furntAh1ng 20 Recruiting Pasey and
1ecIy1n for Up3eeo oeo&e9 army g Baitf0oro, Md !,
the Hrese Beef required oy ths0 for six month";, !,
Con1i0AU 0sSerSi of eubsastsnce nav direct.
The Beef 70 be Of yeood mar xkstsble uality, in
equal psoporttol of fore ed hind quarter meal, ,
(necks shanh, I'D kdnsy talloW % be excludsd D
J. The necks OF the cattle slau ehtersd ander this
aSrss.ssf shsll Be cut 81 e the fourth vsrtebral
g fore quarters shall be cut on iron three 20 four
sr.,fon sis % eight fsehs: s6oSs tSs gam ssmbTsI or
4 Butchers having stalls IN suy OF the city
narkets nay Dropoes fog Bssf, 20 Be caIlsd Cor az
their stalle oe such Gays - those msrkets are
open, specifyipg the narkets, the days Of the
week. and the hours Of sech aays between winch
the Beef Con b there obtaiDol il h not ex peced
that any ous dayb order fer Beef Vim oever one
whole quarter OF the sane. and most Of the orders
Vii probably 3 for small sDosso 81 tine ;such
orders 70 Be nned By successivs cuts from the
quersefs o. Bosf - Dsntfoned n DeraGrApo three
oi this adyertsement, or By Bscf OF equal quality
5. B,dders are requested 20 be present 60 respond
their hide ssd be 20 give bonds for the
fulhllment Of their contract .,.,.,,.,
6. Proposals must be endorsed dfsti nctly Pro
posals fcr Fresb Best" and addressed 20 the un-
Sersixpod Who res eryes the night 20 reJe-t any OF
eli bi6s rot 70 the interest Of the United states
oonditiOns, r.sairs msrt,;; Ia.,n-R','i N .as 30
jyset Brsvet Brig. Gen. ana c .. . A.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

ALEXANDRIA IrENs.-The Alexandra Ga.
sette OF last evening has the following:
bers Uf ss zaap Of IN
church, was held on Friday night last, for the
purpt % Of determining upon a course to be
pursued toward such Of the members OF its
congregation as had voted the Conservative
ticket a. the late election. william Cook, the
reasprer, one Of those who had expressed them.
selves in favor Of the election OF the Conserva.
drawn nom hts hands; and the subject of dis.
misstng him and two others, who had been
guilty OF the same offence, from the cougrega-
tion, vas debated for long time, but the meet.
conclusion upon the subject.
. Le1a! Decision.-In the suit Of Turnbull &
90, OF Baltimore. against the First National
planuf for ; mandamIs diiectinx the Judge
q the Circuit Court of AlexAndriA county,
Virginia, 70 order removal Of this cause an.
Iircuit Oourt for ths District Of virginia, ~ va
ARGUED ON Saturday last by Messrs. Francis L
Smith and Francis L. Smith. Jr., for plaintiff,
and Mesers. H. U. OIaugnton and E. NJ. Lowe
ior G dsisndaais, ana Judge Underwood ordered
! A. Z. on r. RlThs FIRST corps Of engineer,
on the Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshtre
the puTpose OF surveying . line for q temporary
tack over the Blue Ridge 1t Smokers Gap, 8
a long time viii necessarily b consumad In
the construction OF the tunnel ofa miles length
place. It is now pretty well dstermined thas
the Snickers Gap route for the proposed ex-
tention OF the route win be adopted.
Mount Vernon Cotton Factory.-It is under.
stood that In the suit Of Turnbull & Co, of
Baltimore. against Thomas and others, on con.
.. Mt, tecree wss entered BY Judge Uader.
wood at chambers in Saturday last, for the
sale Of the Mount Vernon Ootton Factory.
Commissioners were appAinted to invite sealed
Offers for the properly, 70 Be opened by the
judge, in the prpsance Of the commissioners Of
sale, on the 18th day OF August, 1869.
Evening star., 1869-07-13
LOCAL N E w s.

Amusements. Pic-Nies, Excursions. &c.
SEvESTB-sTREKT PARK.-PIc-nic OF the
Friendship Clao.
EXCURSION 10 Mount Vernon on the steamer
Arrow.
CANTERBURY hALL.-Hicks & Heights Geor-
gIa MiEstIels.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

THE GREAT DENTAL DISCOVERY OF the are
was made when the Bark OF the Soap Ire. of
the ChI1ian mountains was Incorporated win
the other vegeta ble materials OF fragrant Sozo-
don't It's property Of arresung decay, aAd OBJ
nferafing discolor atoms in silks, muslins, &c.
nrst suggested its use as a purifier aud preser-
vative Of the dental enamel. and ITS effect rs a.
sociated with other antiseptic veeetsbIe sub
stances, has proved one Of the harpuest res ults
OF modern experiments. 60
Evening star., 1869-07-13
5,3l,l:

CHRAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST. White
SHIRTS, IS cents, 81, 81 25, and upwards. In
dershirts and Drawers, from IS cents upwards
Good Cotton Socks, pair for IS cents. Hand.
kerchiefs, already hemmed, for IS cents. The
pest Paper Cuns, cents per pair, or 50 cents a
dozen. Excellent Paper Collars, cloth. lin ed
button-hole, 10 cents q box; and all other goods
a equally low prices, At Franc &c Goldman s.
Marble Hall, No. 45S 7th street. opposite Patent
Omce. e,6l:
Evening star., 1869-07-13

NEW WAY OF Dome BUsINBss.-Hollan-
der Bros. will commence from tins day to sell
all their Gents Furnishing Goods at five per
cent. above cost. We ask all who are in need
OF the above goods TO patronize us as IL will
save considerable money to the buyer and ena-
BILE MS to continue selling goods at these rates.
HoLLANDRR Bros, 2l0 Penna. avenue.
5,3l,l: between lsth and 18th sts.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

Malt Extract we beg to refer 20 the great num-
Der OF American. not to speak OF Europesn.
physicians who have either used il In their
own families, prescribed it for their patients.
in every case with the most happy results.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

OAK HALL CLorBINe HousE-Gents', Boys
and Chlldrens' Clothing and Furnishing
Goods, AGO Seventh street, opposite Post OF.
nee. ia
Evening star., 1869-07-13
CITY ITEMS.
9KSrrKMKN's LINEN COLLAR,

9KSrLKMKN LINEN CoLL AIRS.
full assortment OF sizes, styles ana guam
nties. Including some new styles, from a. 20
- per dozen.
My assortment 10 larger than ever.
GEO. q. HRNNrNG. No. 5il TN 81.
Evening star., 1869-07-13
OAK HALL CLorHrNs EMPORIUM.
For Gentlemen, Boys, and CaiIdren.
AGO 1th ST. opposite r. ID

CoRNs, &c.-Dr. w hite, Surgeon Chtropodist
OF Twelve years prac Ical experience in the
L tnited States and Canadas. aud es ablished al
va Pennsylvania avenue, between ~ and 9th
streets, since 1861, successfully treats Corus,
Bunions, ChIlblains. Club and Ingrowinr
Nails, and other diseases of the feet, without
pain or neon vepieucs 10 the patient. The shoe
can be worn with ease Inmedistely after the
operation. Refers 20 the many eminent physi-
clans, surgeons and thousands of other respou- :
sible persons " ho patronize his establishment
Hours from a. m 10 y. m. Owing 70 press
of business at Office. Dr White unable 20
visit patients a. their residences except between
and p. m.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

ONoNpAGA Tribe. No. 10 I. o. r. NJ, rave
picnic at Abner's 7th street Park yesterday
evening, which was, In every sense of the
word, an enjoyable affair. Chase's National
String Bard furnished the music, and dancing
was Kept up until the wee sma hours.
Evening star., 1869-07-13
i HE IMPORTANCE OF HEALrH.


None but thoss deprived OF this blessing know
on its ioes. The pfmpled, blotched, and tetter-
covered person looks upon o clear, smooth skfu
With ieeiousy, and isvardly desires the came.
Those whoee systeus are 6Iled with the yfrus OF
eCRofULA and other cutanoooe disesses can.
not have Good health. When the blood A. inpure.
disease 10 sure 20 follow.
All have timely warning in those Blotshe. Pfm-
Rlee letters, Sores, Boils, CopDeroolored Patchee
Scales, 90 Avert the calamity By purifying the
system with the
sAMARlTANs Root AND HERB JUICES,
before scrofula takes hrm hold.
How many have the virus OF Syphilis in the sys-
tenn, and in that condition contemplste marriage,
knewing little Of IN baneful infiueoce on the cor
stitutien: 2 such wssey STOP. Yirst cleanse
yourself OF these tmDuffeeo; Of that scrofulous In
fection. which IN many csses s hsre6ftary in 90
snd oisprins. Frss. Us % pss sossis. si % ''a'''n
0AMARITAN0 OFT
The only real cure for 6onorrhea. 0lsst end
pfoeeooo caused nom tndeecretton. Only ten pfIle.
purely vegetable. We discard Balsan Coeabin
md Mercury .. being not only useless bat hurffuI
Gin cures In nom two % bur days. thus ovoid-
ing trouble. sxDoslre md the sxtortion Of auscks
FORD, and By Drusstss, ,,..,..u
- vls lace street. Philadslphia.
Evening star., 1869-07-13
Georgetown Advertisements.

1E-"NoTICE.'-The memhers of th.
~ SEOkGkTOM BOAT tLUB
az hertty nctihed 10 attend an Al -ou.psl mat,
ING; a the f-gett House, = No so Copsr ,ss a. =
OF " hcbah hsNT, 18th met Al : s'-l,rk = n, '
DO JOHN NJ. WATERS s-rr.,.,rx :, "'
Evening star., 1869-07-13

TIE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, - Market
Space. betweeu stn and 9;h streets, Is in con-
slant receipt OF the latest novelties in the way
of Jewe;ry, Plated Ware, Fans, Vases, &c.
SILL
Evening star., 1869-07-13

SALES OF REAL LEsrATR.-Cooper & Latimer.
auctioneers, hmpe sold lots A, Il, and g. in
Philips subdivision of square SIG, with i'm.
provements, to Zephaniah Jones, for $1,000
Fitch Fox, real estate brokers and auc.
honeers, have sold lots 6, 2, and 8, in David
sons subdivision OF square 3il, fronting on
10Th street, between L ald NJ streets, q feet
inches each, and running tack 80 feet inches,
to j. W. Rumeey, for Sa,536.5O. Also. a brick
residence on M street, between 10th and lIth
streets, containing IL rooms, let l9xl2O, for A.
4. Shepherd, Esq, for the sum OF 50, 5OO Also,
q frame house on jackson street, being part OF
lot 46, in square 62i, to Eliza Smallwood and
Maria Thomas. for &7OO.
Green Il Williams, auctioneers, have sold
west 20 feet front of lot 10, in Oarusi's sub.
division Of square $40, fronting on the public
space between 4th and 5th streets east, to r. e.
Lazenby, for lsK cents per square foot.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

Come To.NighL"-The apartmsnn used for
gambling purposes over The w hits House res.
taurant, No. 3I2 e street between l3th and l4th
streets, were visited last evening BY Lieut.
gambling Implements captured. Tne entrance
vas effected 20 quietly from 3 side door that
the owners, who were sIttins on the front
at least no one who would ackno wledge the
fci, so the premises were placed in charge Of
an officer till this morning. when tue parapher.
MALTA OF the business was taken to police head.
quarters and conf stated. rE 81. 3 =
Evening star., 1869-07-13

Nh. GEoRGB ". HArroN. the celored repre-.
% tntative OF the Fourth Ward in the Board of
Common Council, publishes long stetement
this morning about his visit with other mem.
bers OF our Oity Councils and various onicers
Of the Corporation TO Gettysburg, on the occa.
siop of the dedication OF the monu nument erected
IN the National Cemetery. Mr Hatton alleges
that he-the only colofed man in the party
was snubbed BY the white representatives OF
all except his colleasue. Mr.. Holmes, Council.
man of the Fourth Ward, who stuck closely to
him (Hatton) on the cars and at the hotels
throughout the trip. He says that the proprie.
the utmost courtesy. His statements are en-.
dorscd by Mr.. Holmes. 90 +.-.,.., =
Evening star., 1869-07-13

Coon GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE SuIr-IYoy
Husbands Enjoy Themselves chile their Wires are
"On the Beach at Long Branch."-A few weeks
since, young man whose residence is not far
from Pennsylvania avenue, and whose Young
and handsome wife is not in good health, con-
sented TO her going TO a watering place TO re-
cuperafe, and in q few days thereafter her
Saratoga trunk was checked through to Lopg
Branch, and the pair were separated. One
evening last week, an acquaiD tance Of the
family In passing the residenc of the hus usbaud
heard the piano under the fingers of a skillful
performer, and, thinking the wife had re-
turned. In few minutes thereafter informed
her father, who, not having been apprIzed of
DIS daughters return, was OF course surprised,
and calling his wife, the fond parents at once
proceeded TO "Marys house." which they
found dark, but on trying the door it opened.
and they went in. Not finding any one in the
houee, they were about to leave, but the father
having seen glimmer OF light thr ough the kew.
hole OF q bedroom door called "Mary," and
went in, when he surprised the husband and
female who was not MARY" but who had ar.
parently succeeded to her place In the house
and its proprietor's affections. Tue husband
rubbed his eyes and swore that he had been
fast asleep, and did not know how the female
got in there while his mother in law seized the
dd interim wife by the head and gave her a good
PUN mmeing, ending by pushing her down stairs
and throwing her sfxings" after her. The
mother also hastily gathered up her daughters
personal effects and took them to her house
leaving the husband with q good lecture: and
on the following day wrote to the daughter thar
she must make her fathers house her home i'm
future. 1t is likely the case will 60 To the
court in suit for divorce.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

TEE FIRST WARD CoMMIssIoNBR.-Ad del.
egation OF forty colored and white men called
yesterday On Mayor Bowen to urge the ap.
polntment Of Edward Crusar as Com missioner
Of Improvements for the First Ward. Jerome
Johnson made an address urginE hts appoint
wanted the best ian tor the place. and when
they could agree among themselves upon q
man that was qualified and worthy, ne would
appoint him.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE Con-.
PANY.-At stated meeting OF this Association,
beld last evening, the following gentlemen
were elected Directors CHARLES Knapp,
President George w. Riggs, Vice President;
William Dixon, Henry ID. Cooke, Richard
Wallach. Samuel Bacon; N. ID. Larner, Secre-
tary. The two last.named are new Directors.
The GEORGIA MINsTRRLs.-This excellent
troupe Of Ethiopian minstrels, comprising
eighteen colored performers, formerly slaves
in Macon, Georgia, performed to fire
programme is varied and original, and, like
the exhibitors themselves, its execution is of
the most genuine character of negro humor
and peculiarly.
Evening star., 1869-07-13

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