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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
A d,sl ora. fouoh, on Merker aveuue,

A duel was Tough, on Meeker aveuue.
Williamsburg. New York. on Saturday
evening between Spsniard and Cuban.
Rapiers were the weapons. The Cuban
served an artery in Ire wris, Of his sn,sg-
onisl. who is manned for life.
Insanity in England has doubled SINCE
1914.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

After endeavoring 10 procure jury in
Richmond for the trial OF Grant, charged
with The murder OF Pollard, the panel was
completed on Saturday evening, when The
court adjourned until Monday morning.
The fol flowing is list Of the jurors Jno.
Wilson and William Willis. Jr., OF Rich
mond A. N. Clark. Charles G. Berry,
J. W. Atkinson. w. A. Harper. Lewis
Appich and w. F. Psdgett,of Alexandra;
r. E. Moran. William o. James. b. 7.
Camp, and George N. Todd. Of Norfolk.
The testimony commenced on Tuesday
last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

o. The Legislature has amended the
Charter of the Corporation of This town
90 ss to allow other persons than property
holders to hold Office under The Corpora.
tlnn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

Last evening, says the Washington Re.
publican. q few moments before the time
OF The Washington bound train 10 start
from the Camden station. Baltimore, la.
dy entered the ladies' car and took seat
near The stove, but in moment more she
took refuge in The side.room Of The car,
where she gave birth TO plump cherub,
whose cries soon reached the ears of sew.
eral ladies', who rushed to the rescue. and
in few seconds ply stefan was on hand
and The mothers wants attended TO. A
coach was summond, into which she was
conveyed and the train started for Wesh-
ing,on, minus the fare Of Two passengers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

ALL ABOUT A HoRsE-'Tbe time Of our
Cour. was employed part Of last week
and part of the week previous. in decl.
ding dispute between Mr.. Marshall, of
Virginia, and Mr.. Moore.of Washington
county about horse worth il is said a.
boot Sl25. Mr.. MARSHALL claimed it and
Mr.. Moore claimed it. We have mol
gone to the trouble to ascertain the psr,lc.
ulsrs of the case, we only know thai after
a weeks hard and psien, labor IL was de-
cided that The horse belong 10 Mr.. Mar
shall. notwithstanding public opinion 10
the contrary. The case cost about
thousand dollars which makes very dear
horse. II would have been a SAVING to
The taxpayers Of the county had the
Commissioners bought each Of the lii
Qan,s horse Frederick Examiner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

&C. GaApuATs.-At the commence
men, Of the Baltimore Dental College,
on Wednesday the Bird instant. Joseph N.
Ren,ch, son OF Mr.. d. s. Ren,ch Of this
place. was graduated. We congratulate
the young DR.. upon the reception of HE
Diplomt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
For Rent,

PRIZE Brick Dwelling owned by }. T.
( Rutherford, and 1t presen, occupied
by d. E. Keedy. in Shepherdsio~n.
Possession given on the FIRST OF ApnI
For PARTICULARS apply 10
J. V. UNDERGONE.
March 6. 1869. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

o. PoToMAc FIR4 CoMPANy.-A, a
meeting of the Potomac Fire Company.
Oi this place on Saturday evening the
2etl uli, Q Constitution and Bylaws
were adopted for The regulation Of the
Compsny, and permanent officers elect
ed as follows -
II. G. Director in Chief.
|. r. CHAPLlNE-lu Wee Direct
or.
CT. LICKIIDER-2nd Vice Direct,
J.H sCHoPPERT-s,d Vice d.
rector.
J. H SMOOrS-lst Engineer.
b. S. PENDLETON-2nd Engineer.
ED. SHAFER-3rd Engiueet
J. VI. d. CONLEY-4b Engineer.
J. NJ. STONEBRAKER-ls. Direct
or Of Hose.
CHARLES FERRELLS-2nd Di.
rector Of Hose.
6. w. YONTZ-3rJ Director Of
Hose.
JOSEPH COGk--l.I Director Of
Ladders and Axes.
ED. WEISE-2nd Director of Lad
d,rs aud Axes.
c.. SrUBBS-Secretsry.
J. II. ZlTrLE-Tressurer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
MY
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
RusselPs Reaper and Mower,
separa,e or COMMUNICATIVE either Rake or
Dropper, distributing agents.
Russell's Thresher and Separa-
tor, and Horse Power,
,bs most popular machine in the West. (Sole
Agents. .
National and Hoosier Fodder
Cutter.
Latest and most highly improved CIDER MILL
PLOWS and PLOW CASIINGS
GRAIN DRILLS,
with and without Guano Attachment ons
that will please.
OHIO GRINDSTONES, direct from miners
and manufacturers, with or without fixtures
and stanos.
PUMPS-ali kiuds-for Wells or Cis,erns;
Water Drawers, Chain and Tubing.
FAIRBANKS and PITTSBU RIG SCALES,
at manufacturers prices. 3,
CRADLES and SCYTHES-Enslish and
American. ,,,rc,,
PATENT ADJUSTIBLE TINE, PITCH
AND MANURE FORKS-latest invention.
CORN SHELTERS, Snathes, Wire and
Wood Tooth Horse Rakes, scoops, shovels,
Whet-s,ones, Brar and Bush Hooks, and
scylhes
CHUR.NS OF all KINDS, and many other
Machines and Tools, useful to Farmers and
others. Also
TURNER'S .a.M.uO.NLaTED PHOSPHATE
IND EXCELSIOR GU.ANO.
Other brands at wholesale prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

~ The Constitutional Amendment,
for negto sulF,uge, proposed by Congress.
passed The House OF Delegates, in lhe
Wesr Va. Legislature. on Tuesday last,
by the following vote -
YEAs.-Messrs. Fleming, (Speaker,)
Allison. Carpenter of Greenbrler, Csrpen.
Ter Of Monroe, Charlton, Cunningham,
Edwards. Gibson Of Preston. Raymond,
Howes, Keever. Mshon. Mann, Powell.
Putnam, Reynolds. Rollins. Sc"fsld.
Smith Of Morgan, Snodgrsss. Thomas
and Wright-22.
NAys-Messrs. Ballad. Bosyer, Da.
vis.on. Dis. French. Garrison, Harrison
Of JeGer,un. Hutton, Jacob Of Ohio. ia.
cob Of Hampshire, Kincsid, Lamb, Man.
ion. McClasky. Pinnell, Smith Of Kama
wha. S,ifel and Vance-l9.
|, will be seen that the name OF Mr..
Miller Of this county, as we'll as the
names OF the Berkeley delegates, are mo-.
recorded upon either question.
The Senate passed The amendment by
q vote oil 10 TO 6.
The following is The Amendment voted
upon. passed by Congress -
PASSAGE OF THE Suffrage AMEND
xRsr.-The joint Resolution proposing
suffrage smpnd,neH, 10 the Constitution
of The United States has been passed By
10th HOUSES Of Congress. The matter
having been referred 10 Conference
Cumnilies The committee agreed 10 The
resolution in The following shape
BE IL Resoired. &c. (l~o thirds Of
bo,h Houses concurrpg) Tha, The fol.
loyinp amendment to the Constitution Of
,be United Sistss be submitted To the
L.oi.lstures If the severs! States, and
when ratified by three iourihs thereof II
shall be . part Of said Constitution
ARTICLE XIV.
The right of the citizens OF the United
States 10 vote shall not be denied or a
brldeed by The United States or by any
State on sccouni Of race. color or Prev.
Gus condition Of serviiude.
SEC. 2. The Congress shall have pow
.r to enfo ce his article by appropriate
legislation.
The report Of The Committee was a.
dopied IN the House Thursday by vote
Of IA to "A. Mr. Hubbard snd Kitchen,
cf our Slate voting with the IN joriy-
pt. Paisley being absent and in the
Sens,e Friday evening by % TO l3
The prop zee Article is now before the
county for 'snhesiion or rejection Most
,f no, II, the Legislatures are now in
session. and the presumption is ths, the
official documen, will be forwarded al
once for their action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

De- We Understand that The measles
are becoming pIevalen! among The cbl.
dIen Of this place, bu. not Of 8 dangerous
i,rC,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
TO OUR OLD
CUSTOMERS.

A S the firm of Snyder, Link s. Osbouru, is a.
n bout TO close, il is our desire to close with
it all old accounts. Old accounts must posi-
lively be settled before new ones are made,
either by note or with the ready cash-the
latter preferred. 1t is hoped none vii! ex.
cuse themselves, but each respond AT ONCE.
We also take occasion to thank those who have
patronized US in the past, and hope the firm a
bout TO take possession will find the same
friends. Respectfully,
SNYDER, LINK & OSBOURN.
March 6. 1869. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
"a TIE ,ubsctib'r ~lI srll al
~ Pubic Sale i" S'ep"s'l''O""'
On Friday, the Goth Of March,
The following PerOnsl Properly 10 Wit:
One Horse,
SUITABLE Tor Harness or farming;
| good Cow,
Stirling Top BUGGY.
Singh. , srtr- Single IIsrness,
.rir d ublr iisrness,
Riilng Sstdlr,
2fiin liudles.
eu. leather Fly N't'.
2Cotun Fly Nens.
Buggy Spread,
large Strands Of b. lis.
large Fish Neu.
stoni 500 fcrI Of Lunbr.
Whc,lhsf,nu. fOrks.R ks. Shov.
els, &c. sl.o
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE. large Cook
Stove complete, large
Ten Plate Stove, | SIdeboard.
Sale, Q Bureaus. 4 BeJsiesd.,
good Sewing Machine.
large 10, OF Chairs,
Eight Day Clock,
Mesi and Ws.h This,
Tin. Esrhen, and Stone Ware.
Large Dining Table,
good Churr, aud many oibsr sri-
iirles.
TERMS-A credit OF Six Months
will be given on all sums over IS, The
purchaser giving note and approved seeU-
rHy, The nc,es TO bear interest from dFte,
bu. il paid promptly when due the iDierss,
will be RENTED. Suns OF IS and under
Cash. no properly 10 be removed un,il
settled for. GS Sale 10 commence al
10 o clock, A. VI.
JOHN COST.
q. D. MeGliney. Auetioneer.
March 6. 1869. aw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

Fasting is an abstraction Of the mind
from all worldly affections. The sbsn.
rence from food is merely preparing the
spirit TO be dciplned and to be clothed in
in sackcloh and a hes. Flounces. lsces,
panniers aud hgh ,heeled shoes. DO 70. go
with fasting. and neither is il RICH, 10 al
tend morning service and then promenade
up fashionable street with gay young
chap discoursing sbou, love. We don'i
think il bad plan for the ministers OF all
churches to take the suhjecs Of dress in
hand. We are not sure i. would be
popular one among the ladies. hui in or
der to save their souls from ,ternal pun
ishmenl and their husbands and fathers
from ruin. il is worthy OF The effort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
DISSOLUTION
OF
CO.Partnership.

THE partnership heretofore existing be.
i tween David Humphreys and Jas. Law
Hoof, is his day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will hereafter be conducted by
Jas. Law. Hooff, who is authorized TO settle all
the business Of the late firm Of ID. Humphreys
& Co. All persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed 10 D. HumphreysS Co., are hereby notified
that immediate payment is expected as 1t IS
important that the business be settled at once.
JAS. LAW HO0FF,
March 9. 1869. d. HUMPHREYS.
In retiring from the firm Of d. Humphreys &
Co., | wish TO thank my friends and the public
for their patronage and encouragement in tho
past, and ask q continuance Of the same for the
ne firm, which most cordially commend to
their confidence and support.
D. HUMPHREYS.
March 6, 1869. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

QOAPS.-Glenn's White Windsor end
y Golden Palm; Worley'. Opnibus;
Colgate Honey; Glyeerine snd Brown
Bath; willism.' Ponciu Soap: also White
and Mouled Imported CASTLE Soaps. iof
sale al DR.. 4HagrudeTs
march 6 Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
Che Alarkets.
ShepherdstoWn Market,

Corrected .reskly By d. s. Penteh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

BAKERS and Burneu's Genuine Cod
ID Liver Oil for sale al
DR. Nogruder'S
march 6 Drug Store.
NCHENK'S Sea Weed Tonic. Pull
y monic Syrvp, Mandrake Pills, for sale
a, DR.. Magruder'S
march 6 Drug Store
nR Cheyalicr's Lie for lie Hsit-res-
~ torres grey hair TO its original color,
beauty and softness, and will STOP lie isi-
ling out, for sale al
Dr.. .Nagrude''s
march 6 Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06

GLOVER SEED for sale, good az
v ucle. by J. s. Meiuin,
march 6 Elk Branch and KNOXVILLE.
TRESH Garden Seeds for sale by
i J. S. MeIUin,
march 6 Elk Branch and UnionviIle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-06
How Ta,sos LOOK IN vrRorsrA.-we

How THlNas LOOK IN VIRoIsA.-We
had hurried, but pleasant run to Fir-
g,nis lac. week. says the Hsgers'own
Mail by the Baltimore end Ohio X X.
route TO Washington and thence 10 Rich
mond via the Aqua Creek. FIedericks.
burg and Richmond R. K. From there
we passed down The Dsuvllle rosd to
Southern Virginia. in The Staunlon river
valley, one Of the richest and finest sec
lions OF the Sale. Tha, new era is
opening up for the grand old mother "i
States and Statesmen. no one VIII qnes-
ton. who will watch The rapid strides she
is taking in the developement of her vast
resources. In the mechanic, manuiac-
turing and useful arts Virginia is desln-
ed to have glorious future progress'o"
is The word now with her people. who
are building railroads, developing mines,
erecting factories and workshops, with
spirit and determination that has never
before been exhibited within her borders.
Within her vas, compass she has ell TO
make her one of the most powerful OF
States, and it 3 with the greatest sallsIac.
ton that we note the progress OF her az
ricutursl interests which is after al The
"bone and shew" of the ilme-honnred
Commonwealth. In almost every section
of the Stale. one will now fad persons
from this side Of the Potomac. seeking
homes and buying lands. with view of
settlement permanently. We met many
northern gentlemen in Richmond and on
the trains. who were looking Up invest.
menis. and at the Exchange Hotel. IN
Richmond, where We stopped. which
by The way is most excellen,y kepi.) we
learned that some forty or fifty persons
had arrived within week from New
York. Pennsylvanis, Maryland and other
States, who were engaged in examining
and buying in various sections Of the
State. We are ers,ifed 10 be able 10 note
such pleasant feslure Of the present and
future with our sister, and emphaticslly
wish her God speed" in every thing
that will make her powerful and happy.
Evening star., 1869-08-24
DROPOsALs FOR FORAGE.
DEPOT QUARrERMAsTER's OFFICE


WAsBISGIos, o., July 81, 1859
PTSp, sails are invited, from respspsisis parties,
~ 20 81 os the Ci
first class Derchantable quality required at this
within mile q of she es S
and n. nile: nOGs WsSn
and small quantity at soldis re- Home and in rch
sSin to ssiaeIsd Ss ifs S
seod sacks, Of stout bushels each fifty six t5sj
tseh not less sssn q eOcst
pounds t. the bushsl; hay and Straw bsled, ano
Vi. tS. Price q Ss': sSd Cor Corn p.r
Dnsnei: iscucius sack. and also price withsut
aoG ss sss sss sss year is estimated
st Ave iheu.a.d niue hundred and forty bush is
seventy Eve bushels Of Oats: seven 1 hundred and and
Sx ten, I'm 81 a.d hunarsd tor:
Ss au.y b one sSd on
notice. The contractor vim be required % keep
o. o. E: Ss1: oS S.s. Of d and T.
oiG Gl.r.ntee, will be ,,rni.h.d v,., a..s ,,.,.
the sum OF i've thousand dollars, signed By two
responsible .ureties, that the bidder will ii suc-
is II 5 @ N;
S;s3t Ts1t: The s wtl = required 20
sss .ss s......
3 sos sSs q :: .o :Sos
sone 70 oe Iaad ,or s1ssss On rsesi PIC Of the Dsr
A bond IN the sum Of twelve thou sand dollars,
:. e. :ss
full ulnlment Of his contract.
should the contractor fsii to furnish the kind
BE- pusehsssd " oIsn market, and the excess 81
ei s. Sids siii bs so5mitsed to tn. -,
0epersl before swsi ding contract -
IsoIcss!s IN ,p a,sp!ic.s: SiIl g ssars::sa .S ne
married Proposals for Forage" and bidders are
invited to b. present st the opening Of bids.
BY order OF the oaarse 5.e's;ss seE gEIssshr 2I
Deputy .Qpartsrnastey General, Bvt. BFiG. Gen 4,
o. o. A., and Depot Quartermastsr. su 13 6t
Evening star., 1869-08-24
E5B. LHwIB q DAVIS DINrAL Aasoma
TIOn.
Mo. 260 0PRNHsYLvAHIA AyENuu
Between l2th and Issh streets.
TEETH EKTRAcTED WIrBopr p.n
p90POsALs EoR INDIAN GOODS,

DEPARTsEsT OF TIE ISrKRIoR.
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRs,
sssisn Proposals, iDdor.sa 'Proso.si. Props fsS IN.
disn 9eods, will be received st the once Of
pAf. The list day % sestember next, n for fups,ss-
naned IN hs fs,nu, tnerein given, the articles
FIRST TcLAss-NkcxINAc BLANKErs
SO pairs point Ned Msckinsc Biaukets TO me.-
SO pair. peps ne ssd AZ %.sss. .ssiss sasss
.-o measure axss inches. aud weigh 8 pounds
sure 42xsS inches. and weigh 5ls pounds.
s:rS: sssS: SSs,asf Ssa. Sliiiss siissna'rd prinsJ
$3.50 yards Red ElADnsT
a'oW yards Domestics. tunblesched
PoURTH cLAss-CLoTHlNG.
iis %ooien shirts.
80 Flannel shirts.
i.sS :s;s ss1: Men Pc.ss; esns:
sl3 ssl73 ps,r p Hens Socks.
SO pairs Childrens Socks.
b sS0Gs Win Rus ss 1 all respects conform to .us
may Be- seen Al ssy time 81 this ocs s1's' which
The right will be reserved 20 require none or a
hsi CT LED Is sss Of ,hs .Tss. .
s nric n resuirsd they are 10 be furnished Il
al an bid, oI isInishins said article. may be re.
bc. For Gss,o6 ss. ssss 81 ,s ,ss
cles specified viii be considered- '"' .'"'
y,s;a,, alriolss urnishee u.Ger contract win be
bI an agent agents sppcinsed for that purpess.
ssea goois o. articles ss may in any respect fAii
Others OF the required kind or qualify within i've
esssed =; ~. tnss De not done, theI will be pur-
PsyIsst win Sc made for goods received on IN.
tasreoi certified 10y the agent appointed TO
NO bids viii be received from person. vhe hsy.
fS,led e comply wish the rsauirensnts Of former
No proposal vill be consiaered that does net
strictly comply with the following rsquiremenfs:
ProPesais must embrace the articles, with the
amount must be carried cut ssd footed unass sns
prices e asen ssSou Asa any iSSssd 10 Said
preposea moa,ne.ti0n yhsteser
i, tor WEB hereby propose TO furnish the Indian
iisement OF the conmissioner Of Indian Afssir..
dated dated Apsast y; s9 the following articles, At
psres as indieeted in the nrst paragraph Of TN.
a. YotR ON ssG % sEsslss are e deIiSsred
at such time there after during the rear isis O.
snS I'M: p9ossss 5. Of Indian
win, within i've days thereafter, execute = con-
Isssn s'sS., x.s,. St ,ss s.,s 70
ful performance Of the same.
following form % ss sieuss ss bs s1.r ..c
respongble Derecns: whose samcisncy must be
certified ey United States Judge or District At
We hereby; Jointly and severslly. guarantee that
e sEsrdsd % him ceT them sooordSs to his Tor
their BID or proposal. viii erecate . oostrset &C.
soraingy, snd give the rsanisite security Tor the
ne sdysrtisslsns for ProIosqls for Isdisn oosds,
dsfed Asenst - -; snA a the evsss Of kis Sor
eurseiyss. or hairs. exssusoD and sdninissss-
tor % forfeit ast lay 90 she Snissd stasss, =
ss;s ri ssss!s:s q & s.: q sh. s.s
twocr more surettee. whose SUM iency must BE-
eeruned oy United states Judge or District AZ.
Evening star., 1869-08-24
JR, B 10 II A us
GOLDEN REMKDiEs

0OLbkh BxMEDiES.
,i ios no Other take no other, and you win
81 oS9 @ @kxWAkD for any case Of disease in any
NJ p: Riehs. Sels.: Baisen No. leures Ulcers.
uice1s.ed eors Throat and Mouth, Fore Eyes, Ou.
q sns ses, oSlo!;s
the fre;tsst Rsnovator, Alternative, and Blood
ten lie Ssoos sSre sSS Ssssny sG%
Dr- Risaas's Gelda Balsam No. 2 cures Merou.
nereusy other ~ causes M m rs. i%
nediste relief in al csses. No dietiss necessary
ulous sers: edscssd Sv tHsss Rs%sdiss 'i PIioe e.
saea ss. s 20 OF No. $500 Per bottle, or two bot
:, D.. Rsehss,s Solde. A.rides., . s.f.,- spssay,
Ssp; SsSs s.s :essSSssksn'd sSss With fan drse0a' Prize
-. ~. Ess;::s s.,se: E,ssy ss,4Sm:.r, r.sie..
Price q q s.s bottle. q sse Scsslss ist % 8. 90
.hiI.sl g any place; pIonst .ttentioe s.id 8
n .s cf E;:s.s sSn: s.DipSs .issSa E
E.sI.,S., .Ois psOs;issor Sicva IN sla:s Il 90 &
Adsr;s: DR 2. =; R!oHARDe, No. sss y.r.cl
N. 0Cireulars sent. -. U3-iI
On cAKy5S KI15E AID ONE PLAIN
e..s Ea S.sa.'... = EAsE S. Eflb 81 80 ia's
S:sc..l s: sS :.:: s:s
DIssoLUTI0N OF C0RARfHERsHIP.
1es S SCSgaS5s::s.5l % A .,s;sss:r: :5,:sssg e:..:s.
basinsss q Flour sn1 ySsd, q tSis DAY dissoved.
S % TSsu. Ss Az =: e ths sse ,%
!: sion. sssSsssssa % csi5ses S.a, - n dsSss
due By the said arm vili g Settled bI bin.
Assass utA. ,sss oaAkttS oaaAktt kSDP6sD.
The ssst.s.s Of ILo0R end rsED ee IN. lat.
hrm @ vii be Conducted ct the cd Dlsos Of busi-
@ istt. ~ oHARLEs MKpFoRD.
Evening star., 1869-08-24

The Republican voters of Baltimore city will
meet tonight in their respective wards to elect
FIVE delegates from each ward to the city Re.
publican ConventIo n.
Evening star., 1869-08-24

Twenty thousand people met in open air, at
Drogheda, Ireland, yesterday, aud adopted
resolutions demanding amnesty and liberty to
the Fenian prisoners.
Evening star., 1869-08-24

The Boston Traveller says that the bankers OF
Boet ton b: gbly commend Secretary Boutwell's
policy, and expect that If gold and bonds are
kept so near par as at present, specie payments
will be resumed by July, 1870.
Evening star., 1869-08-24

The steamship City of Paris, in which Prince
Arthur of England came over, ar irving in
HALIFAX on Sunday, made the trip from
Queer stown 10 Halifax within six days and
eleven and half hours-tne quickest trip on
record by six or seyen hours
Evening star., 1869-08-24
TH. TAx BILL AnsuDEp.-u win bs

TEE TAx BILL AMBHDRp.-It viii bs .eeo
ny reference TO the proceedings OF the City
Councils, reported In full slsewhsrs, thar both
BoaI de, last evening. passed q bill repeating
that section OF the act imposing taxes for the
he year 1S60, which charged 2X per cent Per
month on deferred paymssts. Thsrs-has been
great opposition en- the part Of tax payers
90 that clause OF the bill, and Il was repre-
senied That it was rot only impolitic but clear
y hif gal, and indirect violation Of the usury
laws OF Congress in force In this District. In
Leu Of the obnoxious provisiou Q clause was
inserted authorizing the Collector "to allow
an abatement Of per cent. on ali taxes accru
Ee under the act and paid prior TO the Lat day
OF November. 1873: PTsrtded, That no arrsar-
sges OF taxes either on real or personal pro.
peIty, shall then be due oy the person or Der.
sens IN whose favor the abatement is m.s.r
Evening star., 1869-08-24

The Massachusetts, Republican State Uonx.,-
ton is ssain to be held in Worcester on wedpe,-
day. september 22d. The basis OF delegation n.
10 be formed on the Republican vote. instead of
er the number o: voters, taking fer this pur.
rose the last Presidential vote.
Evening star., 1869-08-24
THE COLUMBIAN SEMINARY.

THE COLUMBIAN 1BMINARY.
ibis Institution. designed ss Young Ladies'
branches of an English education, as also the
higher branches of collegiate course, including
Drawing, Painting, Au:ic, and the Modern Ian.
corner Of 18th and H streets, September Is, 1859.
The PIlnSi pals are Miss Lydis Fietcher, formerly
latterly one of the Faculty Of the Baltimore Fe-
male College. and Miss Cecelie Dsy, lady Of
Professors in the Business Department. II being
their Intention to use all their efforts TO render
wants OF the community, they earnestly solicit the
patronage OF the friends Of learning IN our nidst
ulars see circulars ct the pal boot stores or
street, Bslti more md. Reference: President and
Faculty ofths Baltimore Female College auA ST.
Evening star., 1869-08-24
H~eAA Il ". Pa BeON,
N yUSJTC or THE PBACB.

U9 hAiT fT E8ESMs1TwxR 8SsTs AT ssvES.
AZ the sane price Ne OFFER ell Hair Prepa-
FI.n?ss I;sa q s.Hsssss Aye.h, KinsS, On.vs,
BETH, 1e; h.yins sIeetly enlarged NJ stock i AN
Rrspsscsd 70 retail sysrythiss ksst IN arst c.ass
tioss. - Bu.sesi'.. ss: yssnes. 50; fsruri.n
Sirs. c sss csiiS.ci.
bclds, u; BsrryS TnooPheI1s, LyonT Ksfha-
iop, Broyn1 Ginlsr, 10; Phalea . Perfumes. so;
EssSeiis Balm 80 Soda and Cream Of rs.ssr Tor Tor
baking. very low. Colgates and all kinds ssaps.
Brushfs, Combs and Toilet Powders, much lover
than elsevhere. Also, our fine old I've Whigkey
war; anted pure for medicinal and family use bot.
AETHUB EATrANs, DRUGGIST.
je :s-sm' Oerner ID and d streets north.