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Printing O1ice.

The following order has been issued by Col.
Clarp, Congressional Printer:
OFFICE CONGRESSIONAL. PRINTER. D
WASHINGTON, November. 10. isscl.
General Order # the Congressional PriRfer
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IN its composition department.. and TO promote
its efficiency and usefulness to the governm nj.
dcsiIe and direct that all compoSitors in the
Document Room DC hereafter put upon 'lay
WORK, with the exception nj those who NAV be
employed upon court records. &c, which d.
paTtment, with the Specification Room will Ice
continued as piece-work departments.
H. With view To securing u this Office the
best possible degree Of qualification among the
compositors employed in the Docnm INT room. IL
is further directed that all matter SHAH lie
measured. and all proofs furnished by tas COM
positors shall Ice carefully scTutinized 10y the
Foreman. or under his supervision, and when
ever or wherever il shall appear that a cOmpOs-
itor has failed. under far circumstances. 20
accomplish Just and honest days work. i'm
comparison with the compensation allowed. ar
TO present such proofs of matter "a the proof
reader are creditable TO am accomplished
printer. such compositor will be expected and
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another who is qualified 10 yindicate a higher
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his order l. made with a view c obviating all
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administration of this office, Ia elevate the cha
racter OF its work. and to expedite the rapidly
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sources under the increasing necessities OF the
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The foreman of printing, under the advice of
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the qualifications and merits OF compositors un-
der the tests aPpiedfur attaining this important
end.
Ill For the purpose of securing uniformity
harmony. and efficiency in the prcof-realng
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qualifications as linguist and as a careful cor
rect, and successful pToof-reader, 4 hereby
designate Col. A. :. Boernstein Superintendent
~ the Corps of Proof readers, and arbiter of all
gu, s-iOns OF doubt or difference that may arise in
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Is the wish of the Congressional Printer a a
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readers shall confer with each other and with
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~. Col. III. q. Otis, Foreman of Printing
Will enforce this order or regulation, i'm all it,
parts, i'm spirit Of impartiaity and equity to
wards the employees, and under profound sense
Of justice to the interests OF the government.
A. NJ. CLAPP, Congressional Printer.
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Georgetown Advertisements.
y THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE NEAR TENALLITOMN. Il. =.
BY virtue Of n deed of tTuss from Frederick Jones
and wife TO the undersigned Trustee bearing date
the l2th day IT February l>s and duly recorded i'm
llber III r.. No. g. fliO O.. ,.f the Land Records Of
the County 81 " ashngton. ID. C and at the written
request q the party secured thereby. the UNDER
signed will on MONDAY ia, 18th day Il csmher,
lsS al clock p. m sell on the premises, mar re
nally town all that piece Of Lard. being part of a
tract called 81. Philip and Jacob and Mhiehaven."
beginning for the same at the southwest corner &c
John fePhns lot, thence south go L. perh-
IS to public road: thence with said road south 2s
west ~ perches. south va west II % percl, thence
north 81 west II 80 pershes: thence south g west
ga perehes; thence north is. west q y prches 10
read; thence north a. east 36ei perches o. the be
ginning. containing 81 loO acres.
Terms OF Sale: One-ihird cash: balance six ani
twelve months. Convey ancing and stamps AZ cost ct
purchaser. - must Ice deposited upon the tall I'll
the BANNER; III the terms arr not complied with
within 1--WE days from day Of sale. the unlcrsignel
reserves the right 70 resell the property the rick
and cost of the defaulting purchaser
ID. Ii. CARPENTER. Trustee.
The property is near Conduit Road and about one
mile northwest of Droyers' Rest.
nol2 ids lRep.l THoS. BOWLING. Auct.
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EALL AND WINTER GOODS.
JOHN III. sNooT


119 BRIDGE STREET, GEoR6Erowx, De,
Has received and now offers at very low prices to
cash buyers, large assortment Of LADIES DRESS
GOODS, consisting OF Silks Plain and Plaid Poplins
Eplnglinas, Empress Cloths, Merinos, Poplin Alpa
ing Cloths Black Goods u the hest makes for Mourn
ing, Shawls, Arabs; Alexandra s. Couryoiseurs and
other Kid and Cloth Gloves Hosiery i'm great
ladies and Gent Underwear, shaker and other
rlannels, Gent and Lsdies scarfs and Ties, Linen
and Boys Wear; Fredericksburs Cloths and Css.i-
meres. Linen and Cotton Sh-etings. Table Dama-ks .
Napkins, Towels, Huck and Scotch Diapers All tn,
best makes Of shifting Cotton- and Irish Linens,
Linseys, cheap Dcaines, and all other goods
90 the present and coming season. Including Three.
ply iHgrain, and Step Carpets. Floor and Table OIL
Cloths. Blankets, &c Purchasers are inyita r. ali
and examine goods and prices.
6W ashington customers viii find Il TO their in
terest to visit Georgetown when max ing their mr.
chase. foc2a lml m NJ
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CoRNs, &c.-Dr. White. Surgeon Chiropodist,
OF twelve years practical experience i'm the
United States and Canadas. previous to being es-
tablished at I2I Pennsylvania avenue. between
~ and 9th streets, Dec. 10th. 1854. successfully
treats Corns, Bunions, Chilhlains, Club and In
growing Nails, and other diseases of the feet
without pain or inconvenience to the patient
The shoe can be worn with ease Immediately
after the operation. Refers 10 the MANY emf
nent physicians, surgeons and thousands OF other
responsible persons who patrOnize his establish
ment. Hours from a. m "a D. m. Owing to
press OF business at office. Dr. White il unable
10 visit patients at their residences except be-
tween AMI u. IN
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L U 1 T L o n

The undersigned, the solicitation Of many Friends
has concluded 20 open DAY and NIGHT St,iool,
on the Is; inst in large and spacious hall High
street. near Adams ~ press. Georgetown. u 4. An
the usual branches Of an English and Mathematical
Education will constitute the principal exercises of
the school From his long experience and skill in
teaching he makes bold % solicit a share Of the pub
lie patronage. The terms will Ice made know nv
CALLING on the subscriber at the hall, or Mrs A.
MORAN'S =, Bridge street
Soane second hand School Furniture wanted.
nosd wM. y. CARROLL.
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NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.

Black and colored Silks. Irish Poplin. Emrre..
Cloths, Plaid Poplins, Serges, and Merinoes some
As low as 50 cts; superior double Warp Alpacas;
Black Velyeteens; Cloaks; Cloakiup: CIofhs. Pls;a
Striped, and Cashmere Shawis; Beautiful Strinei
and Scotch Plaid Arabs, from "a 20 err; Cloths,
Cassimeres, Satinets. and suitinge, for Men ana
Boys flannels all wool, from Is cts up "a ali WOOL
Shaker do, 50 cts; Good "a Bleaehed and Brown
Muslin. l2<; Androscoggin, Wamsutta, and New
York Mills at reduced prices; Calicoes at g. No, l2ss
IS One Case full Madder coors st 10 cts Large Red
Blankets, from e4.5o 10 Sl0, together with large
STOCK OF GOODS, Of al kinds. for sale al popular
prices by BENJAMIN MILLfk
Is I'm 1O1 Bridge street. GeorgetoNu
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JtsT RECEIVED, at oak Hall. 46o eth street,
opposite Post Office, veniy new STYLES OF Scotch
Plaids. which viii be made up 90 order az Qua
usual low prices. il,e,G
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.Jrsr RECEIVED. fifty all wool heavy CaSSi-
mere Suits. made in sack fr0ck StNlc. az Si5
per suit. worth so, at A. Straus', PenIla. ave-,
81 door cast OF 18th street
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RIVER NEws-Arriyals Mt the q street
wharf-Schooners w. W. Maury Champion.
Philadelphia, with 2S5 tons of coal for Gleason
X Glenn; Ann Barton, Funk, Philadelphia
with $50 tons of coal for Gleason & Glenn: Mary
+; Allwine, Iona, and Ada 4. Lee, wood to
Gleason & Glenn.
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Boys CLorHING.-weh have received LSl Suits
Of Youths and Boys Fine Clothing, To which
would call the attention OF parents AMI guar
diam. Oak Hall, l.. ID. Barbour * Co.. 4sss sth
street, opposite Post ofiice. It.l2.6
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CITY ITEMS.

BROWN pETERsHAN OvERooArs. suitable Tor
Youths from Il 10 Is wears, ~ - at A. Straus',
Penna. avenue. 81 deOr east Of tith street.
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ANOTHER FREE CHCRCH.-We stated vester-
day that the yestry OF ST. Paul's Z. +. Church
unanimously resolved that the sittings i'm
that church shall he free, &c. We are informed
That the seats are also free at st Marks Memorial
Chapel, on south A, near ID street, Capitol Hill.
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CHINCHrILA, WHITNEY. PErERSHAN. Beaver
and many other varieties Of oVercoauS. just re-
ceived, st greatly reduced prices. nc A Strans'
Popular Clothing House. Pennsy lvania avenue.
between ieh and nth streets, three doors cast OF
nth street.
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AT TIE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE. No. %
Market Space, between sth and 9Th streets,
tPepnsylvania avenueD new goods are con-
stantly received. 1851:
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LOCAL NEWS.
Anusenents, de,

national THEATEE.-Thc Sangalli Troupe
in drama and ballet
DAILY ExCURsiOS to Mount Vernon on the
steamer Arrow. az 10 a.
CARROLL HALL--Fair for the benefit of St
Vincent's Orphan Asylum.
hhRKRlTERs ART GALLERY, 4St 9TH street.
SMITH * STIOSG's Art GALLERY, 2l5
street.
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THIS Is TO NOTIFY THE PUMIc that Geo. B.
Wilson 4 Co. can sell Shoes Boots Sc a. cheaD
as any person who advertises I'm the Star ia
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MoTTo-.QHiok Sales and Small Proffs.'
just having opened an immense stock Of new
Goods, OF which We will dispose OF as quick as
possible. we will sell Goods now cheaper than
ever. viz: White Shirts IS, 81, SIPS and upwards,
a splendid article. all Linen Bosoms, and Cuffs
- and s2.25 Good Merino Undershirts and
Drawers 80, GO, and s5c.; an excellent article 81
and sl-25. Good Cotton Socks. pairs for 25c.
Gloves, Gloves, Gloves, an immense stock of ali
kinds and at all prices. Excellent Paper Col
lars, cloth lined button holes, Ice. per box Knit
Jackets, splendid variety. The finest selection
Of Neck Ties, Scarfs and Bows ever seen In this
city. Come one, come all, and everybody will
he satisfied. FRANC ~ GOLDMAN.
Marble Hall.
No. As 9Th St, opp. Patent Office. aud
1852: No. 5l6 sth St, between ID & sts.
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BOYS CAPE ovERCoATS,
Gents Capes.
Gents OvcrcoatS.
Childrens' CsarihaldiS.
Jhildr,ns' ONcrcbats,
Gents Dress Suits,
English Half Hose,
Suspend -,
Neckties ami shirts,
NJ prices unusually low.
Oak Hall Clothing and Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablishment.
J.. II. BARBOUR x Co.
40 9Th street, opposite Post once.
y. B.-S0its made to order in the best manner
at two days notice. n ,ta6
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THE IRISH REPUBLICAN, Associations h,.,, j.
meeting last evening. hut without transartina
any business adjourned to attend the serxuade ~
Mayer Bowen.
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nNFHc..Arsf

ONERCoATs! ovEECoATsi
ONCrcoatsl Overcast,
capes' ssnpst
And all oth.r n,iS Of
Fdshf0R a 5ie Writer CFofiFHg
HABLE ~ Co, fCs Pruasyivauia avenue.
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Thy CASE or GEo. W. DRIVER. ebar,a,, nm,
the complaint of Colonel James MeBrid. With
tsealng notes in the ''ikeness and simiIifu.,.- ~
tbittd states fractional currency, came nm ,,r
"a hearing before Justice Chase YESTERDAY &c.
neon, and "as dismissed, the prosecutor failing
ia appear. "s
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MAsoNIC.-At the resumed convOcaton of he
Grand Chapter of X. A. Masons for the District
lowing officers were installed for the ensuing
hasonic year. II. French, NJ. T.. q. III. 4.
.sohn Locke, ID. q. ". p; Joseph Daniels. r..
70 N; Edwin b. MacGrotty, y. q. s.: n. ID.
iSyner, r.. g. Secretary. CLauncey Sm;th
T. treasurer; Rev. A. HOlmead. q. Chaplain;
a. iSngiey, G. Captain of the Host; John
lawn siasoh e. Principal SciOurner: Charles
Sriu n; G. X A. Captain: Ross A. Fish, g. NJ.
I'd v: ID Spaul,iisg Homes C. VI. ri Y. ANDREW
itar. We"
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SILyFR-rLAT.n MARE.

Fancy goods. Sleeping Dos, ana Jet .le'r''.ry,
French Chrcltos. WOrk-ifnv-S. ani Writing
Desks, received this MOI ming ~ Priggs nn. DOS
lar JewelTy Store. No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
between - and 9th sire
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The presence Of SO many here tonight, to en-
courage me i'm my course and to assure me of
their confidence and support, is most gratifying,
and adds another to the many obligations I am
under to the Republican party. In return,
can only pledge myself to more active exertions
in their behalf, and in behalf OF the city over
which. by reason Of their partialIty, have the
honor to be the chief executive officer. If shall
be fortunate enough to retain and continue to
merit your appreciation and confidence, as evil
denced here tonight, shall rest satisfie, that
haze dGne %y aaayTy o Ms1s dnty
thanks for this friendly demonstration, and wish
for each Of you and yours prosperity and happi-
ness SO long as you may live.
the delivery Of this address with enthusiastic
applause, and at the close cheer after cheer
were given with a will.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
Rev. j. Stella Martin was next introduced,
and addressed the assemblage, congratulating
them that their Mayor had, after searching
investigation into his acts, come out unscathed:
and he alluded in no complimentary terms to
those who made the charges, and he was sure
that they were now ashamed OF themselves. The
only effect Of the whole matter was already in,li-
cated-a strengthening of the Republican forces
in this city, and An abiding faith in the good
sound principles and ability of the chief ofiicer
OF the Corporation.
Councilman Robert Thompson followed. re-
ferring to the charges which We're brought
against the Mayor by the man Of all others who
should nave been the last to asSail MayOr
BOwen-one who had been fed and clothed nv
him. He referred to the charges at length, and
claimed that they had saved money by the action
Of the Mayor. He congratulated them that the
hist Mayor Of the Republican party had done -
much for the city; that he had proved himself
friend OF the laboring man, and that his char
actsr had been vindicated, and nc was proved as
sp0fiess in reputation to-day as when he was
placed on the ticket as their stanslard-i,earer
Mr.. >. Wolf next followed, and said as thu
representatives of the Germans, he had I'd add
his approval " the course of Mayor Bowen, who
was the hrst Republican Mayor. and who would
Mayer has had his Star Chamber continuation
the story OF Old has repeated itself: 1.-The Crane
Went forth To battle, fought, lost the fight, and
came home goose" Afrcr a thorough and
searching examination, the Mayor has come forth
= pure AS gold, proven to have done nothing
Oh bis duty, and NOT sweryed an inch from the
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after quiet had been restored he addressed the
audience as follows:
SPEECH OF MAYOR BOWEN.
Friends and FELLOW citizens-Repablicans Of ne
City Of Wdshingtom-From indications, plainly
manifested here tonight, it cannot be doubted
that the Republican party of Washington still
lives. Notwithstanding there has been Skin
mishing along the lines, and q few spies and
traitors have joined the enemy, our ranks are
st,ii unbroken, our enemies have been silenced
and We are masters Of the field The smoke OF
the battle has cleared away, the list Of casualties
have been reported, and the whole affair may
Battle to squirt,
ro killed, and nary one hKyf'
night is most gratifying, and 1 thank You for
this demonstration, which convinces me that the
rank and hle Of the Republican party approve
my course, ana mat still retain their conf
dence Nothing, assure you. could afford me
more pleasure than to know that NV neighiors
and friends endorse my Official acts. and that
Their opinion Of me has not been changed or af-
fecfed by the recent attempts TO destroy NV
character and standing as man Of honesty and
integrity.
trust that no one has come here to-nioht en-
Pecting or wishing to hear from me any denun-
citation OF those who for the past three months
have been assailing me. My friends, in INV
opinion. 1.-The game would not be worth the
candle nor can l condescend to notice any of
their attacks or charges. They have done their
worst They have had il all their own way, so
far; and now that they have extinguished them
selves, do not propose to resuscitate their re-
mains, or to render their names memorable by
writing their epitaphs.
Family quarIels are generally the most bitter
But why need Republicans quarrel? We have
a common foe to contend with. Why not then
aim all our guns, when we must fight. ct our
natural enemy? The misfortune of oar party.
(and may as well say 1t as think it, is, that We
have too many in our ranks who demand Offices
too many who want 70 be Mayor. Collector
Register, Surveyor, &C.; and when they cannot
be accommodated, flor all cannot be, as there
are rot Offices enough 70 give them,) their selfish
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-01-14
From the Toledo Commercial.
f Tricks of a Humbig.

ar -t1 1lt J.. tE3
Our readers will doubtless re-
member one Dr, M, :, who had
rooms at the Oliver House three, or
four years since, where he perform
ed some miraculous cures, and who
was daily visited by large numbers
OF people, the morning trains onyall
the roads coming In crowded With
linydids OF every description. The
ladies who visited the Doctor and
shook hands with him VIII remeem'
Der the electric shock which they
received on taking his hand IN
theirs. Many thought this an Cyl
.dence OF miraculous power, and his
name and fame spread rapidly over
the country, while the atllicted
rushed to him in the confident hope
OF speedy relief. In some lnstar-
ccs temporary relief to his PATIENTS
and occasionally permanent cure
was the result OF his manipulatiops'
In all cases the doctor was certain
to relieve his patients OF goood9 Tee
unless they would certify I tplat they
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Retronohmant


There ls much being written
these days about Tie reforms and
repenc!iments that win be ihauQo.
rated 10y The uext administratioDa.A
Expectation is studicpslg coaxed
upon tip-toe Grant Is diligently
painted as the Hercules who il ID
cleanse, not the Augean stables. bat
| the Offices Of the United States OF
their charged corruption. The
good time tlmtovery one confident.
ily expects to be coming wfllA com.
menee at IL O'Clock 8f, March 4th,
precisely. Then, 10 a mindte, pub
nc extravagagce is to die and pub.
nc economy begin, From that an.
Hspicions second, income Ii to e8.
iced outlay corrupt rings be ex4
posed asoif By magic, and Federal
office holders he frugal and honest
Allthis and much more, II we may
believe the rhapsodies that are be.
! ing written, is to take place as Grant
marches to the White House and
n !, swings and swaggsrsafr to
Tennessee.
Soldiers readily believe that great
reforms will be inaugurated by
Gen. Grant They know tlatlit is
bis disposition to look after the In
terests Of the 4 eople, The, first
tdste they had or il was his order
reducing the transportation of q
regiment from anywhere from IF.
teen TO thirty teams, to eleven
This deprived private soldiers of
their trunks and DutchsOVens, and
was consequently annoHtrage upon
the free citizens Of a free country.
The storm was boisterous, but
General Grant smoked on and the
Country derived the benefit Of the
curtailmentcI sGt gaFa 9'co8I
Similar scenes were re-enaeted
until a regiment of veterans came
10 tiiepoint-of Wondering what they
could possibly want or Stuff to load
one wagon7-the number witlFwhich
The March to the Sea and thrOngh
the Carolinas was made.
Gem Grants administration Of
afairs' in che War Department, too,
shows greater economical bent.
The leaks that had cEept in during
he summarily stopped, and govern
nent property allowed only fer
yoVernmdnt uses, to the saving Of
to the people.ao1 16O
On such things as these, the sex
,ectations of-the people are being
written up to the very highest point,
lntil they are in danger of over.
ooking the fact that all great re-
'orms are the work Of time, and
hat Gen. Grant, after iill, is only
endowed with human powera That
be will do much to restore the gov
to the simplicity and econ
otny Of former years, We truly be.
eve but we are opposed to this
,buoying upIpubIic'expecta-
ion to look foFimpossible things.
Zen. Grant has need to be saved
rom oinitdicieas friends that his
5oodsc solid common sense may
ave Jan untrammeleGh opportunity
0 assert itself in the civil office
.s has been chosen to fill,--ZaRes-
iBe Courier os 8.6.9 bow
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"A. young minister went into
| Che country to preach, and observ-
ed diIri9g his discourse poor Wo-
man who seemed to be much affect
ed.rI Afterthe service heresolyed
to apayiher a visit and see what were
| neutrality-suspicious. on her mind.
W. slWBlsH said the woman. ''Pll tell
y6d.. About six years ago me and
husband removed to this place, and
all the property we had was-a don
key. Husband he died, and then
me and poor donkey was left alone.
AT last donkey hedied5 and to tell
youthe truth, your voice put me so
much in mind ofthut dear old crit
tef, that l couldn't help taking on
about it. " oa.taEr'rg1
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-01-14

"a chaplain in a certain prison
in England has taken the biogfa-
phies oflts inmates, to the number
Of 72O. They were sons Of minis
ters, ave, and ministers themselves,
some Sunday School teachers, many
who moved in excellent positions
in society; and Of those 720 pris-
oners in that jail, nineteen out Of
every twenty were there directly or
indirectly through strong drink:
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A Negro girl has been astonishing
the people of Vicksburg, Miss, by
her performances on the piano.
She is eighteen years old, and as
black as the ace 6fspades, does not
know singleb note of music, and
cannot spell "a qsingle woTd.u She
was a house servant, and as such
was permitted toplay upon the ,pi-
auo. She can play any piece, how
ever difficult it may be, after hear
ing iii played and her aecura-
cy ond delicacy of touch is really
something very remarkable. For
the last two years she has been en-
plered as a field hand, and has hs
no opportunity of playing or Lib
tening to others play. aod eoG.s