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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-20

FauslNG FRuIT rrlE-.-Ti pres
ept j. -tipnsh'y ~ right tme
- rru,,HF oiehards- both ~ 10
losurng tho bearing Of trees and
btuiug of wounds without causing
black he.rt or other disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-20

A% MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE, no. Sc. L.O.O.R.
Regular meetings Of Miss. Valley Lodge No
s. on Wednesday evening Of each week.
A. PRovIs, sec'y JOHN COVER, N. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-20

V9pC-s Local Items, Advertisements, &c, to insure
49, prompt appearance in the Herald must be
handed 10 by Monday evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-20

A splendid article Of Mineral Fire
Pr0of pair. at 6 cents a pounddt BiEr'S.
The largest assortment Of Val Pa
perS, PorderS Curtains, .ShadS, Fixtures
IN toi0ndc., may b. found at Barr's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

w. Orders for all kinds of Merchandise, Salt,
Fish. Plaster. Guano, and the various Fertilizers
and Farming implements, promptly filled.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11
PIANOS. PIANOS.

For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
OFFICE AND WAREROoN No I NORTH LIBERTY
ST.. above Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CTIEFFS PIANOS have all the latest improve
- mouts, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege Of
exchange within u months if not entirely satSiac
tory 10 purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor and Church Or
gans of my own make, always on hand, from S75
10 $780,
Referees who have our Pianos in use -
Gen. X. E. Lee, Lexington, Virginia Gen.
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, y. c. Gen. d. II.
Hill, Charlotte, y. C.. Governor John Letcher,
Lexington, Virginia. B. F. Harrison, Warren
Eby. John B. Packet, John Burns, Andrew Al
bridge. Of jefferson County
Send for a Circular. TERMS LIBERAL.
December 8 lS6S-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11
TO uOUSEKEEPERS

The Elastic Sponge CashiOas
For Church. Carriage or Chair, is far superior to
even best curled hair which is never toundiu such
articles always retaining the iullness, veyy com
Portable and much cheaper than good hair.
The Elastic Sponge IN Furniture
Is much better than hair, il Is always free from
moths. and AN insect life and permanently e.
la.tic as 90 keep the covers constantly iull, thus
adding greatly TO the beauty oi the Furniture
TIE Elastic Sponge Goods
Are selling rapidly, and everybody likes them
send for Pamphlets, giving full particulars, with
price list Of goods
Local Agents Wanted.
An Agent wanted in every Town in the state to
whom win be given the exclusive sale OF these
,.,,5s Y. MOVES,
General Ageat,
34JI " Howard ST, Baltimore.
Sept. So ls69-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rs-The FnEE Pass is published weekly at Tso
Dollars ana Fifly Cents per ar'aum "a adraHee.
rs-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
20 Oas Dollar ana Fifty Cents for 'ir months
-ces-The terms Of advertising are, for a square,
tone inchl or less, One Dollar and Fifty Cents for
three iaserlions-larger ones In the same proper
tion Each continuance Flty Cents.
cs-No advertisement TO be considered by the
month or rear unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
An advertisement not marked on the copy
or specified number ofinscrtions viii be continued
until ordered out and payment exacted accordingly.
rE-RvauLAE ADyEErlsExzyTs. avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of tae Annual Adver-
tisers, it is proper to state distinctly that their pr-
vilece only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate, Legal and all other advertisements sent
I9y shem TO be an additional charge, and no yarla-
sion.
70 Obituary Notices Of more than fvelincs viii
oe charged for.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards &c, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

A Welt GHowS PfG.-Mr. S. d. Sprinkle,
Of Shenandoah, has pig ten weeks old which
weighs one hundred and eight pounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

Did you know | was there ? said tie bel
lows to the fire. 90! yes, always coDtriye
te get wind Of yon,7 was the reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

DoEs IT PAY TO ADVERTISE The Boston
journal says that lcaling book firm in that
city answers this question as follows: They
published an edition Of a book Of 5000 copies,
and did not advertise it, In about year near
IL the whole edition remained on their hands.
as the author, who was largely interested, did
not think it would pay to advertise. Finding
his book did not sell, he followed the advice Of
his publishers and advertised freely His book
has now gone through serea editions Of 500 CO.
pies each, and the eighth IS ordered. The au-
thor now believes in Advertising
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

Saw-dust pills would effectually cure many
of the diseases with which mankind are afflic-
ted, if every individual would make bis own
say-dust.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

The above Pills are compounded by a Southern
Minister Of the Gospel whose disease led TO the dis
coyery of the remedy. In 1925. he was reduced to
a skeleton and was pronounced by three of the
most sklful Physicians in one of our largest cities
10 be in an advanced stage of the Consumption aud
beyond cure. He then began to try experiments
on himself, and, after many efforts, he discovered
the remedy which wrought perfect cure on him.
The great cures they have made, and the urgent
desire Of those who have been benefited that others
might share the favor, induced the discoverer to
prepare them tor sale
Address the Proprietor,
G.. W. DEEMS,
2S South Calhoun ST, BALTIMORE.
October %, lsGS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

But Susy, you said only yesterday--
" Never mind what / said yesterday" inter-
rupted Susy, with some Of her old spirit break
ing out Just mind what | say to-day. If
was a fool once, is that any reason must be
one always? But, indeed, Charley" she ad-
ded, more softly, Il have always meant to be
your wife-the only scrupie have is that am
not half good enough for you"
1t is needless to say how the discussion ended.
The reader has already OWNED that Charles
continued his journey; and thus in the course
Of one eyentful day lie risked life, made an
impromptu marriage, and set out on most
unex xpected wedding-trip.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-11-11

References:
Daniel Miller L CO., Howard, Cole & Co., Carroll,
Adams g Neer, Stoneburner d Richards Hoffman,
Staley Co. and Drs. Cagett Walls, Baltimore ;
John Janney, Esq, Leesburg, Va; Lewis McKen-
zie, Esq, Prest. A. L. d II. X. R.; Charles w.
Button, Esq, Lynchburs, Va; Col. l.. 7. Moore,
Winchester, Va; John K. London, Esq, Rockhill,
5. c.; John H. Williams, Esq. Fred. Co. Bank ;
Samuel b. Preston, Washington Co., Nd.
July S, lS69-tf
Smyrna times., 1869-03-17
Delaware Railroad Line.
FALL A RRA Nc II vi Il ~ Il
MONDAY, OCT. 5th, 1868,
SOLTII,
Dnand after

Passenger trains will run as follows, nm
til further nOtice.l.kAll Trains Sunda!
Smyrna times., 1869-03-17
Insure Your Homes & Property
IN THE
KENT COUNTY
Mutual Insurance Company,
rnUUn
AT DOVER, DELAWARE.

Il DOFEh, DELA w AhEs
This Company continues to Insure property on rea
sOnabe terms, and for several years past has paid It's
Policy Holders annual dividend of and 10 per
cent The dividends are paid ON the LIST day OF jan
uary, or allowed in the payment of The annual pre-
mIums due on that day.
Il is The boundeA duty of every man. not only his
family but his creditors to keep his property insured
and no has any reason TO complain of his neigh
bOrs and friends if they should refuse TO contribute
towards the loss of his property being bound for the
simple that insurance is cheap, aDd agents o.
the company reside in almost every town throughout
the State, and for trlhing cast can be made secure
from loss of his property by fire. If mah will not
use the precauliOn his property against loss
by fire. if il Is lnsurable, he has no right to call upon
| his igh bOrs to assist him.
| The Kent County Mutual has Capital of $780,.
| 0OO and pays promptly Its losses.
Parties desirous of insurng in this Company will
call upon the following agents:
| AGENTS.
Leonard Vanhinckle. JOnh M. Reynolds, FELTON,
Delaware City, Geo. M Davis, ,BrldgeVie
Jesse s. IIufsing ton, Smyrna James Ponder, Milton
G. b. Dickson, ! No. Paul A. Davis, Lewes,
Jas. Cowgirl, ! II. L. Downing. Laurel,
Alex. Jackson Camden, - - Georgetown
II. Cowgirl. Willow Grove, Wesley Stack,
J.Y. FOulk. Milford. Greensboro, Md
ELIJAH CROUCH, Dover, General Agent.
VIM, M. Hickman. Travelling Agent, Sussex CO.. a
Lewes. Delaware.
DIRECTORS
smyrna rhOs Bradford, Dover
| James X. Gle .nents, William Walker, "
William Denney, James Pretyman,
Jacob Deakyne, Brdgeville.
| OFFICERS.
GEO w. CUMMINS, President, Smyrna. Z
JAS. COWGILL, Trea'r Dover.
GEO. B. DICKSON, Sec'y.
RTBuslness communications promptly attended L
/. GEORGE B. DICKSON, Secretary, Dover.
= GEORGE q. DICKSON,
DOVER DELAWARE.
fe7 ,'66-lY.
Smyrna times., 1869-03-17
Laws OF the United states
Continued from first pag'


burial of deceased marnes printing stationery postage tee
graphug apprehension OF deSertrs oil Candles repairs
and xtues water rent forage straw Oarrack
furnture furniture for officers Quarers bed sacks wrapping
oil cloth crash twlne spades shoye axes PICKS
TOOLS horse the messenger repairs
to fire engines purchase and repair Of engine
benches messabes hunks; repairs to public
caya purchase aud repair OF purchase and repair
wheebarOws scavengernS purchase and
repair of gaey cooking ranges where there
for parade grounds repair ot pumps urn
staff and commanding officers brushes 6To3ms buck
paving, and for other nifty thousand dollars
Aud be further enacted That each and
ordinary andsman who shall perform the duty
fireman HEAVIER board of vessel OF war shall be
entitled shall compensation ut the rate of thir
three cents day for the time they shall thus be employ
fireman and and which shall be addition
to their compensation seamen ordinary seamen or lands
Aforesaid.
And be further enacted That much of the first
section OF the Act making for the naval service
for the ending the thrtieth day OF June one thousand
eight hundred and declares that the salary
the esresT OF the Naval Academy shall be twelve hundree
and 6fy dollars be- and the hereby repeal
Cd aud the salary Of said secretary from and ter the hr!.i
of June eighteen hundred and xyeght shall be at th
rate of fourteen hundred dollars annum -
further enacted That much eight
section entitled certain
AtOn the March second eighteen hundr
and and other authorizing the
selection of enlisted apprentices for appointment mid
shPmen to the Naval Academy be- and the hereby
peAled.
Approved. March l. 1869.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, March PA fire occurred
about midnight last night in the store on
the corner of the square occupied by
julius Israel, auction merchant, Appel d
Bro, cigar dealers, Mr.. Cliff, fruit dealer,
and Mr.. Solomon. The entire stock of
goods, cigars, etc, in the house was dam
aged by FIRE and water. Captain Patter-
sons saloon, on Cedar street, was also
damaged by water. The house in which
the fire originated belongs to Captain
Drauillard, and is not damaged beyond
repair.
1t is reported at militia headquarters
that a number of persons suspected OF
belonging to the Ku-Klux, in Giles
county, have left for Alabama, and that
q requisition upon the Governor of Ala
bama for them will probably be made.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
Trustees. Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID executed to me on the lIth day Of January,
1867, By +. A. Wright. j. II. Muse and Il. j !.
Craft, and duly recorded in the efice Of the
Probate Clerk Of Iishominso county, Missis-
sippi, Ia Deed Of Trust Book B. PAGES 27S, S79
and $50. 10 which reference Is hereby made, for
the purpose Of paying certain notes therein
specified. will,
On Monday, 22d Day of March, 1859,
in front Of the Iuka Springs Hotel, in the town
Of Iuka. Tishomingo county. Mississippi, pro
Gee 70 sell 10 the highe bidder. for cash, the
foliowing described property, t0-wit An equal
undivided half interest in and 10 certain lots
and parcels Of land. situate, lying and being in
the county If TshomingO and state Of Missis
sippi, and described as lotss 9, IL asd 80. as
laid dewn in the plan Of Iuka. in said county.
embracing the Iuka Springs Ho,el, Cabins,
etc alss, the southeast quarter OF Section q
and % acres Of tie south end Of the southeast
quarter Of the northeast quarter Of section .,
all in township Z, Of rlnge 10. The title Is be-
lieved 10 be good, but ] sell and convey only as
Trustee. This February 10, ls69.
1926 i'm. D. MILLER, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
BY TELE 6 R A P H,
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March NO event oil
great Importance transpired in army
headquarters this morning. There is no
decrease in the number of visitors, and a
constant stream was kept up. During
the morning a delegation from Texas,
headed by General Reynolds, and dele
CATION Of Radicals from Alabama, &C.
companied By Senator Warner, called.
The interviews were brief and of no par
ticular interest. Honorable G. A. Grow,
of Pennsylvania, was among the visitors
A great ma y others called, including
members of Congress, bringing friends
with them-c Ulcers of the army, Gov
ernors of States, members of State Leg
islatures, etc. George F. Brown, Ser
esaut-at-Arms Of the Senate, also had a
short interview with Grant.
The multitude in attendance on the
inauguration, who have already arrived,
are engaged in visiting the different
places of interest throughout the city.
The Secretary of War has ordered Ma
Tor Hawlaud, of the second cavalry,
before the Retiring Board, at St. Louis.
The last Cabinet meeting under the
present administration was held to-day
All the members were present.
q. C. Hall, Consul at Matanzas, has
taken temporary charge of the United
States Consulate at Havasa, under in
structions from Washington.
Governor A. J. Hamilton, Col. j. l..
Haynes. N. L. Armstrong, DR.. K d.
Lowe, F. q. Sumner, Capt Edwards, DR.
Baker, Dr.. Stonell, and Messrs. Stock
bridge and Camp, of Texas, called on
Grant to-day, aud we're presented by
Mai. Gen. Reynolds. Gcv. Hamilton,
on the behalf of Texas, congratulated
Grant and the country at large, and the
South in particular, on his election, and
assured him that the Texas Convention
had presented good Constitution to the
people. and that he had no doubt of its
ratification, and that Texas would soon
be restored to the Union. Grant ex.
pressed his qualification, and said that he
thought Gen. Candy was an excellent
officer, but he felt it due to Gen. Rey-
nolds to restore him to his command
The Texans were well pleased with their
interview. They are all opposed to
division of the State.
The President, to-day, pardoned the
two Lamars, convicted several years ago,
by q military commission, of stealing
cotton in the South, and sentenced to
heavy fines and imprisonment.
The pardon papers for Arnold and
Spangler are in course Of preparation at
the Attorney Generals Office, and may
be signed tonight or tomorrow.
President johnson will vacate the
Executive Mansion on Thursday morn
ing.
Edgar Welles, Chief Clerk of the
Navy Department, will resign to-mor
row.
The Republican members of the Forty
first Congress, in caucus tonight, nom
mated James G.. Blaine, of Maine, fol
Speaker of the House, Edward McPher
son, of Pennsylvania, for Clerk, and W
J. Ordway for Sergeant-at-Arms.
The Democrats nominated M. c. Ker
for Speaker, and c. Fl. Corregan fo
Clerk
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.

VT hOhLfs VT NOAhE nm
At meeting Of the Stockholders held at the
81. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, in pursu-
ance TO notice, on the 18th day of January. the
following named gentlemen Gin accordance TO
terms Of charter) we're elected Directors for
the ensuing year:
Thomas A. Adams, New Orleans.
Alfred Moulton, New Orleans.
D. DeHayen, New Orleans.
VIM. Creary, New Orleans.
Howard Millsr augh, New Orleans.
John Pau Baker, New Orleans
John A. Graw. New Orleans.
II. Naulting, New Orleans.
u. W. Flowrence. Vicksbu-g.
DIR. J. r. Watkins, Memphis.
N. S. Otis, Memphis.
DR.. j. w. Rogers, Memphis.
J. Edward Montgomery, Memphis.
John b. Davies. Louisville,
A. Baker, Louisville.
Samuel II. Patterson, Jacksonville.
John Cobb. Madison, Ind.
General I. 7. Crittenden. Madison, Ind.
ID. Q. Martin, ST. Louis.
Captain H. y. Carson, st. Louis.
At meeting Of the Directors, held for the
purpose OF electing officers, the following
named gentlemen were elected.
d. DeHayen, President. New Orleans.
John A. Graw. Vice Presiden'. New Orleans.
n. MiIl.pansh. Treasurer, New Orleans.
N. S. Otis, Secretary, Memphis.
John D. Davies. Chiei Engineer, Louisville.
X. S. Kirk, Superintendent. Madison.
2. 5. Stewart Assistant Secretary. New Or
]. 7. winnnemore, General AGENT. 81.
Charts Hotel. New 0tieans.
y. Y. hOCkETr has been appointed AGENT.
with Office st Memphis, 70 whom application
may be made for exchange Of lands for stock
in the Company.
once; No. 43 Madison Street.
lat
EoR sALE--wE HAVE ON HAND AND
IL for sale
Black Seed Oats,
Ear Corn, with and without shuek,
Pink Eye Potatoes,
Baltimore Blue Potatoes,
Shaker Russell Potatoes,
Which We will sell low for cash.
Iss-s J. j. LoVINk son, 1855 Beal st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
HOME CERTIFICATES.

NJ Mt HIS, I UTuuEy II TOUT
We the undersigned. having used the King OF
the West washing machine, pronounce il per.
feet for simplicity. durability. labor-saving and
used that will wash all kinds of clothes clean.
remove all streaks from collars and wristbands.
with less damage to cloths than by any other
process. We chesrfully recommend 1t 4. the
public as the King "of all washing machines.
Epps 4 Hastings, Central HOTEL Z. A: D. y.
Mailer. franklin House; L. G. Hsrdwick,
Southern Hotel; II. G. Nolte, Second and
Washington streets; Peter Mentzis, 1871 Poplar
Moore, Justice OF the Peace; ]. 4. Finley. p.
Finley, jas. A. Cannon. Inventors Exchange
A, Hitzfeld, Patent Office, 2z9 Second street;
s. G. Dodge, HenryWildberger, l7S Fifth street,
Chelsea; w. NJ. Hutton. HS-lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
On Monday, the goth of March,
A d. 1869

A. d. 1869.
Alp o'clock M, at the Court House at Green
vile. in the county of Washington, in said
State, all the plantation belonging to the estates
Of Horace and John NJ. Carpenter. known as
the PERU PLANTATION,s situate on Lake
five miles from Skipwith and Carolina land
iues, composed Of the following lands, to-wit |:
Sections twelve and thirteen and lots one and
two in section fourteen, township fourteen.
range eight west the southeast quarter Tor lots
and q of section twenty-hve;. OF in section
twenty seven the X and sw q and Is OF n
Il of Section IS, and e "a OF section 81, all in
township IA, range west, containing IN al
less. The foregoing is one Of the best cotton
plantations in the South; $50 acres Of the land
under fence and in high state OF cultivation,
having produced fine crop during the past
season. The place is well ditched, and has q
good dwelling house, gin, quarters. and all
necessary outhouses, and well supplied with
eisterns. :.
vided one-half Of the following valuable unim-
proved lands in said county Of Washington. to-
witt S VIZ section 6 4 end n " a and W a
"a section q Of n q and n sc q Of
section, ls; . and " = section ~; NV
section %; W lsw Il section 80; e q section
80, ali in township is. range west, containing
about 2o64 acres; W a section "a fractional
section - sc 9 ,9 NV ssctien T. n
I "
W Z and 4 section %; 5 = and Il n e =
section %: W y n e Il section q. all in town
| ship IA. range west; e% NV 4 and sw
| Il section l3;sw 4 section II; W NV Sec
| ton IL; y se Il section 2, all in township IL,
range west. containing about 2679 acres; lots
| and 5, section IS, township IA, range 5 west |:
lots and 2. section &c n q Of section 81 " 4
Of section 30; all of section %; W y Of section
29; all Of section 80; y Of section q, town
ship II. rsnge west. containing 2l3l acres; n
W u and = OfswH section 81, township l6.
range 6 west, containing go acres.
Also, at the same time. all the interest of said
| Horace and John NJ. Carpenter in the follow
ing lands, situated in the county of Bolivar.
to. wit: Lots 4. 5. g. ard 8, in section !, town
| ship 20, range west. and lot in section 4,
| township q. range west. containing 64 acres.
Also. in the following lands situated in the
county Of Coahoma, to-wit: Lots and 3 in
section q let's 4, s and 9, section u; all Of sec
tion IA; and c = of s W Il section II ,
township 90 range Z west. containing 1858
acres. Also. in the following lands situated in
the county Of Issequsna, to-wit: The g. q OF
section 10; 4 Of section a. W y Of section q,
aud 4 OF n G Z of section q all IN township
IL, range west; and W 4 Of W. Of section
Is, ana & of W 4 section 10. township Is,
range west. containing 1900 acres.
The title of all Of said lands is believed to be
undoubted, and will be sold TO the man that
will give the most for them. For Information
apply 70 Ellett z phelan.
1877 NJ q. HOPKINS, Commissioner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
HAVANA.

HAVANA, March 2.-0ficial infor'
nation has been received of three
engagements Of the troops under Col.
Valero, with the rebels, during which the
troops used the bayonet freely. The
rebels lost sixty and the troops foul
killed The forces snder Gen. Latoua
have arrived at Villa Clara, and those
under Gen. Porz at Cerifugros. The
rebels have burned the San Megre plan
tation. Several other skirmishes are
reported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-03
FOREIGN.

LONDON, March Mr.. Gladstone, in
the House of Commons, last hight, in
troduced the bill for the dis-establishment
of the Irish Church.
The Times says to-day that the scheme
for the dis-estsblishment Of the Irish
Church, as proposed by Mr.. Gladstone,
fairly accomplishes the task, and the
Government deserves the support Of Par
lament.