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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The Eahscs Acorn, a small sheet published
at LeavenwOrth, has made its appearance on
our table. IT Is filled with patent medicine
advertisements and other reading matter not
very interesting.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Young prairie chickens are said tn be very
plenty In this part Of the STATE. The game
law Is very generally Obeyed, and some rare
cunning may be expected when the proper
time comes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

NoTIcE.-Rev. j. A. Collins having been pre-.
vented by high water from filing his appoint
ment at the Presbyterian Han Hast Sabbath
evening. will preach there ON next Sabbath at
ternOon at 81 o'clock.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

We were shown some specimens 81 wheat
and oats RAISED by J. ". Randolph, on his farm
south Of town, which will compare favOrably
with any grain Of the kind raised any whcrr.
Three kinds oG wheat that will yield thirty or
thirty-fve bushels To the acre. The heads
were large and well hiled. A bunch Of '.xur-
prise oats was particularly noticeable. We
never saw SiIeh nice looking oats and are sure
that the yield viii Ice immense. Mr.. Ran
dolph'S crop Of wheat ard oats IL little better
than the average. but we are assured that
nearly very farmer has good crops this year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
Canned E'1.H its Of all sorts ut
FERGUSON & HARvEY'S

Fine Melton Suits. fine TrieOt Suits, fine
Scotch Cashmere Suits, Cotton Suits, Linen
Suits and WOODEN Suits, at maryelIously low
prices at PERLEY & Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

John Bay offers for sale his undivided half
interest In the grocery store Of Bay & Hall
together with half the building and lot. See
advertisements
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

We learn that J. v. Randolph will lay of
n part 81 his farm adjoining town on the south
into town lots. Here will be chance for
those desiring lots not subject TO corporation
tax To get bargains.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Work on the NeoshO river bridge Il progress
Ing slowly. The river has been up for several
weeks, so that Il Is almost impossible for the
contractors a. do anything on It.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Fred Hausslcr has just received 4 fresh In
voice OG fine tobacco and the best brands Of
cigars. lie keeps them all the time st his
shop, No. l57 Commercial street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Mr.. q. w. BrOomall has opened tobacco
and cigar store In the building just north Of
PerIey 4 Co.'S. lie has line stock Of tObaceOs,
cigars, &c.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Eight teams loaded with agricultural i'm.
plements passed through town ON Wednesday
on their way 10 Cottonwood Falls and the
southwest.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

4 RELIC OF THE PAsT.-we received by
Wednesdays mail number Of the Lawrence
Republican,, dated September I'd. 1865. Near
ly ten months on the way from Lawrence.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
Look Here!

50 acres Of raw prairie land to trade for u
good team Of horses and wagon. Hedge row
all round; one mile from Amerieus. Call
soon. =. b. CAMPBELL,
2j-tf Americas, Lyon Co., Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
For SalRt

One good secondhand Mccormick Mower.
For particulars call on
GEORGE W. ESTES,
29-H miles west Of Cottonwood Falls.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Charles Hinshaw will please accept o.
thanks for 4 nice lot Of blaekberrieS and ri
gOOseberies.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Our ice houses are empty and we hear much
complaint thereto. We learn that j. w. Nor.
ris and Ferguson & Harvey have made ar.
engagements to ship In quantity from the river
towns.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

SCRPRIsED.--AS we sat In our hOus9 last ev-
eniug. ''cOgitatiRg On the mutability OF human
affairs" we heard gentle knock at the door
and n confused sound VI voices without. We
immediately opened the door. and @ our utter
amusement beheld at least fifteen or twenty
couple Of young folks who had come TO ~sur-
prise' us. We threw open the door and they
Immediately took possession of the house. We
were truly surprised, but very much pleased
to see such a large crowd Of young folks. The
evening passed on very pleasantly to all con-
cerned. The party was gotten ap by the young
ladies and OF course was a success. We hope
they will remember ns often
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

new story and half frame house Is going
up. just east Of Fremont Park. This part Of
town IL improving rapidly.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Elsewhere will be found the report Of Mrs
Maggie Blackburn, Principal q the Gram
mar Department Of the EnPOria District
Sch0osss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

CLOSING OUT.-waskey & Hurst have de-
termined To close out their entire stock OF
goOds within the next sixty days, REGARDLESS.
OF cost for cash. Here Is n chance for bar
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Remember the Union meeting ut the court
house next sabbath cveninIn0 mt 7:45 A
discourse by one Of the pastors Of the place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Those wishing to insure against Fire or
Lightning. viii End the If0fae Company. Of
Topeka, responsible. FafF0nize hosRe enter
prise. H. II. PAEKER.
21-34 Special Agent Southern Kansaa.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Mayor Brown IL putting up very substan-
tial looking frame house, on his land half
mile west OF town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Anything yofi want for men ~ boys' wear
PERLKf & Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The bects that beat the beet that beat all
beets have been presented to us by Guy Ser
viss. for which he will please accept our
| thanks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
Pure Wines 1

Fence fSiekGfs 1T B. r. Wrighs's, near
the court house.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Mr.. \. A, Hanna, Of Bancroft i Co.'s Land
Agency, IL making arrangements TO build
residence In town soon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Burgan, the blacksmith, Il turning out some
very nice aud substantial looking spring
wagons.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The person desiring information about Rob.
ert Gillespie can have It by calling Mt this OF.
flee
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

MF. Hibben. Of Cincinnati. a. visiting his
brother, DIR. HibI,en. 81 this place.
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CIV. FreaIericls & 60.

Have three Of McCormIck's Combined Reapers
and Mowers of the small reliable kind to sell
on years time. 30
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Nessrs. Blackburn Hamilton have opened
a nursery . mile and \ half southwest Of
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

J. v. Randolph bought the farm Of Rev
Gordon, In the school section, this week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

We learn that another business house Is SCOT
90 be put zap near the court house.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

John Watson has lost n bay horse four years
old. See his adv't.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

woOR wANTED-At this Office, immcdi-
Ately, for which the cash will be paid.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Best army blouse for S1.s5. at
PERLEY & Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

s., See Paul Beek'' notice in reference to old
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Sect zee for bids for repairing the State
Norman school building.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Groceries, at wholesale and retail, delivered
in any part Ofthe city, by
I2-tf q. w. FREptkicK:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Go to Lehnhard's Exchange buildingl and
get pair Of Congress Caters at Sl.T0.
Morocco shoes. S2.e0.
Calf shoes. S2.25.
Boys wool hats, soc. to Sl.0O
Meas wool hats. 75c. to $I.25.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

opage Orange and Garden Seeds. IN abun.
dance. at @. W. FkEDkRIcEsg.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

uASONEO S
EMPORIA LODGE NO. Il, 4. r. & 4. II.
raeets At their hail on the Thursday af or next
preceding the fall fsoon al each asaisth. and ev-
cry tive weeks thereafter. Master Aasoas IN
coed standing are cordially invited n attend.
A. r BANCROFT, ". II.
E.P. BANcRoHT. Sec'y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The card Of Dr. r. &. stcimel will be found
elsewhere In this paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

a FreNaa arrival - Hardware
at z. r. HOLDERMAN 4 BRoTHERS.
Ieff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

our new press will not be here for several
N,f,eka VET
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Kentucky Whisky, and genuine OtsFd, Dupuy
& Co. Brandy, can be had for Medicinal pur-
poses, at BATES q PERLEY's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The guttering and macadamizlng of Com
mereial street progresses.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Weare agents for Kirby Machines.
Err. HoIDERMAN 4 BRO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

White Linen Duck Suits White Marseilles
Vests, and Spring OyercOats, can be found ss
PERLEY & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
G.. w. Frederick

Is agent far q new Sewing Machine POSSESSING
ali the good qualities Of tie latest improved
machines; al dboGt iSif the usual cost. Call
and SEE saitipie at MS store I7-tf
Buy your Leather at Lehnhard's, az Saint
Louis prices.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The Studebaker Wagons just received
and for sale at +. II. HoLDERMAN & Bros.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

All who wish first class Sewing Machine
will find il at j. C. Hall & Bros. We have
the exclusive agency Of Lyon and adjoining
counties for the unrivalled Singer Machine.
Come one. come, all. and examine it for your
selves ut j. & HALL & Bros.
No. I66 Commercial street,
29-n EmpOria, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

T'Ese Magic G'0sab viii color grey Ssif
An indelible brown or black inssantzsieoSisly:
For sale by kEsiRER:
- "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

A large supply Of Buckeye EReaPers and
HEOVVeK.S and extras.
T. r. HofDFEMaN 4 Bios.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

You can get good pair Of pants for 81, 90 AZ
PERLEY q Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Bee Things past and present. in our local
notices.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

EMHa<IRIA CHAPTER. u. h, u.
q. W. meets Mt Masonic Hail every Saturday
evening, at ~ o'clock. Comparisons in good
standing are cordially invited to attend.
p. b. PLUMB, II. p:
J. II. W. MILLS. as Sec'y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

All kinds Of Boots. shoes, Congress CATERS
and Slippers made TO order at the Exchange.
24-tf.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
DIR. r. C. sTEIMEL.
LOST
Notice.

Notice.
SEALfsfJ PROPOSALS. will BE RE
y ceIved tiutil Tuesday noon, July 9th. I6s9,
for rsI,aiftHg State Normal School building ne.
soTdsHg 20 plans aad specifications I'm the
hafsds 81 g. V. EskFidge, &c bis store In EEpo-
ria. Bids viii be received for doing the weed
work and painting separately or for both g.
ssrfheF. Contractors will be required 20 give
security for the faithful pesfofAaE8ee q the
work. The Committee reserve Tire right 90
c. v. EskRfDGE.
JACOB eFORLERs
EmpoEia. Ja1t sd. ,ee. IN
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8trAyeds

DROKE loose from team On the L1aAFenca
Id read, aboes Eve miles from En1pora4 1ane
23d, sOEfeI pony with white hind feet. 4 fifa
streak In forehead, and = eon Aeafsy de selne
eoi0r.
Any Information m feRafd 60 che shove win
be suitably rewarded By TIE subscribe.
HORACE BARBER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

A large lot Of hay rskes have just been re-
ceIved By HoIderman q Brother.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
New Goods! New GoofIs,

Waskey and Hurst are receiving the largest
stock az dry goods, clothing. boots ard shoes,
hats and caps. groceries. notions, ever brought
TO southern Kansas, direct from New York. the
head Of the market. and We ask everybody to
call and examine our Stock and prices and sat
isfy themselves that 1853 Commercial street Is
the place TO invest their, money In the best al.
vantage. WAsKEY 4 HURST.
BIT Sept. 18th iSBs.
800 Acres OF Land for Sale.
Iss0 acres; ID aeres timber, balance prairie,
sood stock watar, la0 acres; 80 acres impFov-
ed; oFrhard. log f1ouse, stable and stable lots;
good school house on Adjoining laid. lGo
acres good prairie For further Information
call on J. l.. WILLIAMS.
At the Court House,
17-f. Emp0Tia. Kansas.
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MASONIC.

The plate to hay Hardware Cheap for CASH
IL at Y. K. H0LDERMAN 4 BROTHERS.
faff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Charley sIpcs, as vciocIpedertrian, Is
Ntlceess
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
NEW GOODS!
whitley 81 Truitt
Have inst received their


whitley 81 Truitt
Have just received their
SPRING & SU MINER GDS
Their stock is complete; their counters and
shelves are full to overlooking with all the
latest styles OF Ladies' Dress Goods, such
French Percales, Chintz Organdies, Aipacas
in stripe, plaid, plain and fancy.
In staple Dry Goods their stock is very large.
Their Notion department is complete, COM
prising Gloves. Hosiery, Trimming, Parasols,
all shades, and Collars.
Our stock Of Boots, Shoes. Clothing aud Hats
is very large, all Of which have been bought
for CASH in the best markets East, and which
We are selling at the very bottom u the mark
Ell. except our best Prints, which we will not
sell for less than COST and make 10 up or other
goods.
Thanking our customers for their liberal pat
ronage in the last two years, We still promise
them in future good goods and fair dealing.
To traders and large dealers offer grear i'm
tiucements. both in stocks and prices.
WOOI. TRADE.
All remember that We are still In the Wool
trade, and will pay the highest market price.
either I'm cash or goods.
whitley & TRUITT.
EmpOria, Kansas,
No. I46, stone Corner.
WHITLEY TRUITT,
Hartford. Kansas.
See sign, '.Cash Store" 2l-tf
French butk, Dog skin, Indian tanned buck.
LisIe thread and Cotton gloves. at
PERLEY & Co.'S.
| The Studebaker Wagons just received
and for sale Mt +. II. HoLDERAGAN & BRO's.
| -S S-T---------
A large supply Of Buckeye keeaPer1 and
Mower and extras.
/ 4. II. HOf.DEKMaN & Bros.
Weare agents for Kirby Machines.
f. II. HoIDERMAN& BRO.
/ ----------- . . --------------
| We are agents for Pitts improved Threshing
1 Machines and H0rse Powers, manufactured at
! DAYTON, 0. - HoLDERMAN g. Bro.
! If you want to buy>farming implements Of
/ the latest improvements call on
| G. W. FREDERICK.
4
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Joseph Ruale has some of the incest and
best blaekiag that we ever saw. GO asd get =
box and try -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

We are agents for Pitts improved Threshinl
Machines and Horse Powers, manufactured al
DAYTON, O. - HOLDERM An g. BRO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
Hn,.s &H aaia:

have for sale q small 10. Of good steck hogs:
A. s. TANDfs
1873 6lf miles east Of EmDs14s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Notice to Bui1der6.
Dds VIII be received for the builaine % q
ID School Room In district No. ep % ID. d.
as July .. 138D. Fer specizeaslons call o 81
c. Gross. Bids 20 be sealed up and had. q
At my Once ~ the time above specified.
aosiw A GILLETfi Clerk.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
At Factory Prices-Freight
Added.

McCoFmick's Reapers and Mowers, with n
full line OF Repairs Also Grain Drills, PlOws,
Suiky Horse Rakes, Revolving Rakcs, &C., &c.
$3.50 Il. W. FREDERlcK & Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

The genuine Hathaway Shirt, the best made,
fine Linen Handkerchiefs. hemmed, French
aud American Suspenders, fine Drawers and
Under Shirts for sale at PERLEY & Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23
Americas i;hsssc:

We will be prepared to furnish the public
wiz 4lfi-fici,s cheese at all times: From one
up To five Thousand ponds can be- had at any
time.
Our CHEESE will be on sale at che store Of Bal
ley & Painter during the season. Encourage
home manufacture, especially when the article
Is rs spou aaH cheap as any that can be bought
ahroa;i:
ss-tf CAMPBf.Li. & JAMES.
All the latest styles hats at Iehnhard's EN-
rhangel:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

French, British and American hosiery for
mems wear, at PERLEY 4 Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

See stray notice I'm new advertisements.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

is
f.
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New Advertisements.

Missouri, Kansas & New Mexico
Railway.
NOTICE II hereby given that Books will be
IN opened for receiving subscriptions 20 the
capital stock Of the Missouri, Kansas and New
Mexico Railway Company 1t the Banking or
fee Of p. p. Elder d Co.. IN the city CT OttaszE;
Kansas. on Tuesday, August cath, 4. d. 1855;
at 10 o'clock A. N.
Dated Emporia, Kansas, July 10th, 1853:
A. NJ. BLAIR, IEfI PAke6NA
HIRAM +. HAZE, GEokGE DENIsoN.
Pa B. PLUMB. FR2NCIe SKIDDY,
f. p. BANCROFT, r. 8. SrEyEHe,
G. v. EsKRIDGE. JOHN II. WHETsToNE:
3O-n Directors.
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Ten Thousand Brick

For sale cheap. Apply soon to
2D-30 II. l.. kEMPER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

If you want to buyAfarming implements Of
the latest improvements call ON
G. W. FREDERICK.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

A new stock Of
SHOT GUNS,
Assorted, from $500 to 5000, with full equip:
ments for chicken and quail shooting:
Also plenty Of that very superior
Orange and Diamond Train
FOWDELg0
SHOT, G. ID. and Ely's Water
Proof CAPS,
For sale at
WRIGHT'S HARDWARE,
Near the Court House.
LETTER PREsSSEa,
FOR
LAWYERS AND MERCHANTs;
With books, papers, &C., complete, at
WRIGHT's HARDWARE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

vELOCIPEDEs.-The youth (?) Of our city
were thrown into an intense excitement, Tues.
day evening, by the arrival OF travelling We.
locipede show. Lovers Of sport immediately
tiocked to the scene Of action. For the small
sum Of fifty cents the privilege was granted &c
Mount the fcrOcious steed,
Called the VelOeipede,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

Building Stone:
l am always pTepafed to furnish building
stone in any quantity, seither delivered or at
the quarry. at the most REASONABLE rates. Quar-
~ near the Normal school. Inquire ut my
hoIise on Fifth avenue, next door east Of Leon
ards livery stable, or 1T the quarry.
a4-n a. CHADWICK.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-07-23

French butk, Dog skin, Indian tanned buck
Lisle thread and Cotton gloves. nj
, PERLEY& Co.'S.
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Strayed.

SCraye0s
ER0M the subscriber, living in Emporia,
I about the 9th Of July, bay horse about
forehead; Hmm feet white; saddle marks; scar
on left fore arm, made py q snag running
through the fieShy part. Any one giving In
above horse will be suitably rewarded.
80 JOHN g. WATSON.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-05-08
iron THE onANGEBURG NEws.]
Sunday School Celebration.

MEesRs. EpIToRs: Pursuant to
motion made and carried at Picnic,
given ON the first inst, at Bethlehem
Church, il honor of the Sunday School
at that place. | herewith transmit you a
randum cleaning of tn ocecdings ON
the occasion. In doing which, l will
endeavor to avoid multiplicity of words
and ideas, and will confne myself strict
ly to that which exists in reality, and
in the imagination. Owing to the fore
bodings of falling weather, doubtless,
many were prevented from joining in the
celebration from that cause, he impor-
tanee OF which one might Judge from
the interest shown by the school officials,
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Proceedings of Council.
Council CHAMBER.

ORANGEBURG, S. c., May, 4, 1869.
Regular Mecting-Present, the In
tendant, Wardcns, Ray. Mcnamara,
Cornclson and Oliveros.
Capt. F. w. II. Briggmann, was
unanimously reelected 1st Assistant
Chief Of the Fire Department of Orange
burg Village.
Committee on accounts reported ia
vorably on the following:
Mathew Albrecht's Account, $1,000.
Thomas Rays Account, $3.50.
+. j. Oliveros' Account, 1880.
The Clerk turned over to the Treas
urer George ii. Cornelson the taxes col
lected for the Village of Orangeburg for
year 1969-amounting in the aggregate
to 1852 ,23, of this amount $4O3,964
were cash receipts, and S148,264 were
Certificates Of indebtedness for which the
Town Council became indebted to her
taxpayers during the administration of
George H. Cornelsan in 196S--and
which was received in payment of taxes
this present year
The repair Of Main or Russell-street
was let to Mr.. Luther Ransdale for S12O
with instructions to begin the work i'm
mcdiately.
No further business Council adjourned.
N. A. BULL,
Intendaut.
e. j. OLIvERos, Clerk.
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The total eclipse of the sun on the;
fth OF August next is the only ona that
will be visible in North America during
the present century. The centre of the
line OF totality will pass through Spring.
heid' Illinois, and near ,Des Moincs,
Iowa. Both of these stations, .as yell as
many others, will be occupied by c,,ast,r
survey parties. Congress has appropria-.-
ted $4,000 to defray the expenses of
observations Professor Wincock, direc-
tor OF Harvard Observatory, is making
arrangements for viewing the eclipse
aud noting its features at ShelbyyilTe,
Ky. The observation will last from
two to three minutes. s.a );