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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-11-12


JAMES JErrR PH1LL1ps. A petition, of
which the following is a copy, has been sign
ed by two hundred and fifty persons
'sWe the undersigned citizens of Rich
mond, do most respectfully ask at the hands
Of the Executive, Communication of the SEN
tenco Of death in the case of James Jeter
Phillips to imprisonment for life. We are
fully satisfied that the ends of justice would
bo subserved by this communication. For
nearly three years past the prisoner has
been in confinement, during eighteen months
Of which he has been under sentence of death
with almost the immediate apprehension Of
execution during chat time
Phillips case will come before Judge
Underwood at the coming term, who will
decide decide as to the validity Of the courts which
tried his case.
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GERAsIuM On.-Among the imports at
New York last week, were two gallons of
seranium oil, valued at 1920. The climate
of Virginia is well adapted to the growth of
the geranium, and the plant might be made
a source of profit, if cultivated on large
scale -Richnaond Whsg.
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Slight earth quake shocks have been felt
in California. A genuine earthquake occur
ed in the PHILIPPINE Islands, on October
9th. Houses were thrown down and ma
ny persons were killed Or injured
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A night train between Washington and
Richmond, by way Of the Orange and Alex
andria and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroads,
will be put on about the Goth. Passengers
50 through without changing cars.
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Che canvass in Mississippi, between Judge
Dent and Gen. Alcorn, terminated tempo
rarily. on the 9Th inst. Judge Dent went
to Washington on professional business and
Gen. Alcorn to bis home, on private bust
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-11-12

Che President has appointed Chas. j
Folger to be Assistant T. S. Treasurer at
New York uice Gen. Butterfeld resigned.
He has also rendered Thos J. Durant, Of
New Orleans, the position of U. S. Circuit
Judge for Louisiana and Texas.
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A terrible inundation occurred near the
city of Merida, Yucstan, on the 26th ult.,
by which the town Of Inquilchae was COM
pletcly destroyed.
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The vote in New Hampshire on the adop-
ton Of the State constabulary act to enforce
the Liquor Law is very light and it is thought
the act is defeated by large majority.
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A I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL?
QueeEsWare, China and
Glassware.

A I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL?
RueeEsWare, China and
Glassware.
JAMES A. PIPER & SON.
are now receiving, at their new store-room, ad
Joining the Virginia Hotel, direct from the tacto
ries in Liverpool the largest stock of Queensware
ever seen in the Valley. We can, therefore, sell
anything in our line at very low prices; in fact,
we can sell at
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE PRICES,
and intend doing so, if dealers in ware will only
give us the opportunity.
10 all retailers we propose to protect them in 6.
reasonable profit and at the same time sell them
anything we have at what they usually pay
in Baltimore for the same class of goods.
We will only name few leading kinds of
goods, viz:
300 dozen plates Of different sizes,
300 sets Cups and Saucers,
200 covered Dishes,
Wash-bowls, and Pitchers, Dishes, Pitchers
Mugs, covered Chambers, Sugars and Teapots,
French China Tea Sets, GOLD band do, Chamber
Sets, Stonewnre-the best make in the State
made by D. PAnR i Son, Richmond, Va.
Glassware Glassware !!
THE LARGEST STOCK
IL, GI
JAMES A. PIPER SONS,
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rLINEDINsT's GALLERY OF
" PHOTO GRAPHY,
BURWELL BUILDING,
CORNER MAIN AND NEW STREETS.
Would inform the public that have Just re-
turned from the city and have reftted and fur
nished my Gallery with all the latest improve
ments known to our art, and with every conve-
nence for the accommodation of my customers.
The success which has heretofore attended my
efforts in the art, has induced me to improve and
enlarge the business in every department.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RUSTIC SCENERY.
Having after much labor and expense, finished
my arrangements for the production of Photo
graphic Portraitures in real rustic style, | re-
specially invite the public to examine the Won
derful and pleasing effects.
! would call attention to the specimens on ex-
hibtion at my rooms--especially a very fine life
size Pastel Portgait--a style ofpieture that has
never hefore been exhibited in Staunton. viii
also make the Porcelain Picture, a very beautiful
photograph resembling an Ivory Miniature, col
orad in every stylp.
Particular attention will be given to copying
old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c. and en-
larging from them 10 any size.
Ladies and Gentlemen residing in, or visiting
Staunton, are respectfully invited to call and
the Improvements we are making in the art,
Very respectfully,
oct8-tf B. NJ. CL1NEDIEST.
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The Virginia State Fair closed on Friday
last. The receipts amounted to $4,000,
and $4,000 we're distributed in premiums
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Gen. Candy has issued orders postponing
the stockholders meetings of the various
railroads in this State until 80 days after the
admission Of the State into the Union.
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n. B. HENDRY, I. S. HENDRY, JAS. PAGAN.
NEW BOOT AND
SHOE FACTORY.
MENDRY, BRO. & FAGAN.

HENDRY. BRO. 81 PAGAN.
Have just opened their new and commodious
Store room on Augusta Street, opposite Court
House, Stanton, Va
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all kinds.
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and CATERS
A large stock of Ladies, Misses and Chidren's
Shoes, of the latest styles
~ Anything in our line furnished at the
shortest notice
Work fitted to order byssN James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED.
large supply of Mems and Boys Hats, from
acoarse article to the Latest and most Elegant
Styles.
ON HAND.
good assortment of Leather and Shoe Find
ings, which we offer to consumers at low prices
Shoemakers will find it to their advantage to
examine our Stock.
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern pri-
ces, and we think we can furnish goods at as low
figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants any sizes desired will be furnished.
Wespecially invite the public to call and see
our goods, whether wishing to purchase or not.
WANTED.
Good Leather, for which we will exchange goods
or pay fair price in cash.
WANTED hands to work in the factory.
None Others need apply.
HENDRY, BROTHER PAGAN.
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Cholera prevails at HAVANA, and Yellow
Fever has appeared at Puerto Principe.
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a terrible plague has been broken out
among native cattle near Cincinnati. Efforts
are being made TO prevent the spread of the
disease.
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According to the Chicago and Cincinnati
papers, there is no perceptible abatement in
the financial pressure in that quarter. The
low price Of grain discourages the farmers,
and business prospects generally are repre-
sented as anything but cheerful
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Gen. Thos. Jordan writes to friend in
New York that the Cubans have men enough
in the field TO secure their Independence, but
that there is great want of clothing not on
ly for the army but the citizens and says that
10000 Cuban ladies are living an aborjgi-
nal life, half naked and but poorly sheltered,
snd calls upon the American people to aid
these unfortunates with donations Of cloth
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The venerable Charles Stewart, Rear Adj
miral of the United States Navy, died at his
residence, at Bordentown, New Jersey, on
Saturday last, at the advanced age Of 81
He entered the service as a cabin-boy and
gradually rose to the position of Rear Ad-
mirai. He commanded the Constitution
in the war Of 1912, in her memorable night
conflict with the British Frigate, "Cyane,"
and Sloop-of- war, "Leyant," capturing both
vessels, after hot engagement Of 40 minutes.
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The track-laying on the Mobile and New
Orleans Railroad, commenced at Mobile on
the Sth. The grading is nearly finished and
the road will be completed at an early day.
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training.

MRs. L1NcoLN.-The papers continue to
publish stories concerning the reported mar
riags, now said to be near at hand, of Mrs
Mary Lincoln, widow of the deceased Prcsi-
dent, to Count Schneidenbuntzen, grand
chamberlain to the Grand Duke of Baden
1t is not known how much truth there is in
the report Mrs. Lincoln is yet in Ger
many
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-11-12

ST.. LOUIS, November 9.-Adviees from
Fort Benton say the smallpox is raging
among the Indians.
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The first premium for apples was taken
by Captain Henry B. Jones, an aged
citizen Of Rockbridge county, who for many
years has been noted for his fine apples
He had ninety-three varieties on exhibition
at the Augusta county Fair and eighty
seven at our late State Fair.
Mr. Delano has issued one more circular
on the subject of whiskey. This time he
explains THAI if you buy barrel Of liquor,
tax paid, and draw sonle from it, and then
Gil it up with water, you alter the character
of the package, and must have it reguagod
and restamped or it will be seized
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On Wednesday last, eighteen inches of
snow fell at Hodson and other points in Ohio
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A PRoDIGY IN MATHEMATICS. -H. Glaze
informs us that lie recently found at Fay
etteville, (Fayette y Mo, a young man by
the name Of Fields, seventeen years old, and
entirely ignorant Of letters or figures, who
could, inside Of three minutes, solve any
problem given The following are a few Of
the examples, and the time taken in the So
luton 1he number of haxseed necessary to
reach to the sun, allowing six aaxseed to one
grain of wheat, and thirteen grains of wheat
to the inch, Answer, 400 497 900, 600, 900,
given in two minutes What would So 900
amount to in ten years, compromising inter
est at 10 cents?
This example he worked in three minutes,
absolutely correct, although he had to carry
score of decimal fractions. What would
horse bring (there being go nails in his
shoes) allowing 3 cents for the irst 6 for
the second, 8, ~, 81 and so? This requir
cd 80 distinct multiplications, and ran up
into triilions, yet he did it in three minutes.
These examples will suffice to show his Won
derful power. He is very ignorant on all
other matters never learned his letters and
does not know one figure from another. He
is very uncouth in his appearance, and has
no faith in his fellows. He can do anything
in mental arithmetic even in complex frac-
tons. - ifacon Journal.
A FINANCIAL CRASH PREDIorEp. "A pri-
vate letter received in Washington from a
prominent government official in New York
contains g prediction that before the holi-
days g crash will occur in Wall street which
will equal in its disastrous consequences the
effects Of the recent Fisk Gould gold conspi-
raey The writer further says values gen
orally have downward tendency, and thinks
that specie payment may be reached without
difficulty before the first of July next.
We learn that oyer one hundred citizens
Of Botetourt, Roanoke and Washington
counties left Virgins on Monday last for
Mississippi, where they will in the future
reside. It is sad, melancholy spectacle to
see the Old Dominion thus despoled Of her
best and truest sons, when they are SO much
needed
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4 number of settlers from the North and
elsewhere have arrived at Manassas, Va, to
take possession of the farms they have re-
Gently purchased in Prince William county.
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North Carolina reports a successful tea
crop this year.
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ISIRE INSURANCE.
THE VIR GINL1
FIRE AND MISUNDERSTANDING COMPANY
INCORPORATED 1892.
T.A.BLEDsOE, Agent, Stanton, vs..
This company, wellmanaged andsueoessfu for
period ofthirty-fous years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable terms
as other good companies.
Its capitaland income promote. asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
w. l.. COWARDIf .Presiden. T
WV, VILLAS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb, az
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q Ell Will sell at my residence, near
. Waynesboro, on SATURDAY, NOVEM-
BER2oth, my Household and Kitchen Furniture
also l pair young, well-broken mules, one 2-horse
wagon with harness, the new woodwork of a
four horse wagon, 2buggies, one new, and one
new rockaway-the best buggy and rockaway
milch cows, and many other articles not necessa-
~ to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-For all sums under ten
dollars cash will be required, for sums above that
amount, notes at months, approved security.
l will also RENT my residence on the day Of
sale. Sale to commence at IL A. NJ.
II. L. GALLAHER.
WV. CHAPMAN, Auctioneer.
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New AGVertiseme
TNEMPLE OF FASHION,
~
Ribbons, Millinery and Straw
Goods.
NIIyU kxnnDC

NEW. GOODS.
FAIL AND WINTER 1see..o.
Bonnet and Sash Ribbons, Velvet and Trimming
Ribbons Silks, Satins, Velvets,
Blends, Grapes, Laces, Nets, Fra mes and
Bonnet Materials,
Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, in Straw, Silk, Velvet
and Felt-trim med and untrimmed-of
our own man ufacture.
FRENCH EATHERs AND EA WERs
Real and Imitation Laces French, English and
German Corsets Hair Braids, Frizzes, CHG
mons and Switches. A large stock en-
bracing every thing new and de SIR
able at
LOW PRICES,
MRS. K. II. KELLEY,
Main street, Staunton, Va.
AGENT FOR
GROVER Il BAKERS MACHINES.
AoY12sN.
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Books, Periodicals sc.

J, r BELL CO., BRoTHxRs
loo hlaih os, LyheheuFSs Mai in ST., Farmville
I'D WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS,
NEWS Il PERIODICAL
DEALERS,
MAIN STREET, SzAUNTON, V1R GINA.
Keep constantly on hand complete assortment
OF school, Blank, Pass, Memorandum and Pocket
Books; Wrapping Paper of all kinds; Legal
Cap, Fools Cap, Flat Cap, Letter and Note Pa
per, Wall Paper, Window Shades &C., Pens Pen
Holders, Pencils, Copy Books Envelopes, States,
&C., IN short, everything that is wanted in the
Book, Newspaper, Periodical or Stationery line,
can be had at this House at the very lowest cash
price.
All goods sold to the trade at Northern Whole
sale Rates. Special Discount to Teachers and
Schools,
W. L. OLIVIER,
sep3-ly Resident Partner.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
4 large stock of English.
I.atta, Greek, and French
School Books, good assortment,
Miscellaneous Books,
Blank Books, Pass Books,
Diaries, Cap, Letter and
Note Paper, Drawing and
1lSSue IdpoTI Drlel0l bO2rQ,
States, Slate Washers, Slate Pencils,
Lead Pencils, Pocket Knives
Perforated Paper, Portfolios,
Music Portfolios.
Bank Checks and Negotiable Notes, Check Books
Scrap Books, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags,
Steel Pens, Penholders, Statoners' Rubber,
Gum Bands Paper Fasteners Black Sand, Sand
Boxes Rulers. Paint Boxes, Paint Brushes, Court
Plaster Tooth Picks, lndelible Ink, Colored and
White Chalk Crayous, Linen and Paper Irvine,
Photograph Albums, Bibles and Testaments,
Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Sunday School
Books, Sunday School Cards and Tickets, and
Small Cloth Lined Tags. ALI at LowrsrpR1cH
sePl8-tf ROBERT COWAN
ID A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
| SCHOOL AND ALSCELLANEOU US BOOKS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF EVERY KIND,
WRITING DESKS PORTFo-
LIos, ALBUMS, INpEL-
IBLE INK AND
PENCILS,
PAPER AND ENVELOPES, WITH INITIALS
AND EVERY OTHER STYLE,
BLANK AND MEMORAN-
..... DUN BOOKS, ~
&C., &c.
For sale by
| HUNTER & NOWLIN,
Main Street, staunton, Va
msr9s e9-tf
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r W MENTIONS
81. CASH STORE,
OPPOSITE RoBT CowAN's BOOK STORE,
NEW STEeEET.
STANTON, VIRGINIA..
I take pleasure in announcing to my iriends
and the public generally, that have opened
A NEW AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF
BEAUTIFUL GOODS.
lIy Stock consist: in part Of
DRY GOODS, LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
ALSO LARGE STOCK OF
MILLINE R Y.
of the very latest French, English and American
styles, including complete line OF
LADIES' AND GENTS NOTIONS, SUCH AS
SHAWLS, HOSIERY,
GLOVES, SKIRTS,
CORsETs,
COLLARS AND CUFFS,
LADIES' MERINO VESTS, &c.
A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON ALL SALES TO
CRIPPLED CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS,
sef. who are in needy circumstances.
POSITIVELY ONE PRICE ONLY
All goods warranted as represented Or money
refunded.
gB- Please give us call ~sA
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MOURNING GOODs-silk, Honani, Iron
IXI Berege, Grenadines, Bombazines, &c
JAS. A. PIPER Il SON
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WTANTED.-6o 800 feetli inch WALNUT Plank
w about Is inches wide Apply tn
]. A. PIPER.
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DRINTs--.5oo yards, from 10 cents up.
JAS, A. PIPER 4 SON.
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DLACK ALPACA-the best makes at reduced
ID prices. JAS. 4. PIPER & SON.
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DorAsH AND PLASTER, a valuable fcrtili-
il Ger for Corn, Oats and Grass Every
armer should try it. For sale by
P, B. HOGH 1 BRO.
marriott fr
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POPULAR BRANDS.
selling the same at fair rates and giving his per-
sonal attention to his business, to receive from
his friends and the public generally liberal
patronage -
ROBERT H. CAMPBELL.
nny12 -3m
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Low PRICES,
ME CAMPBELL BAR ROOM.

The subscriber has opened Bar in the room
lately occupied by Tom Coleman, one door west
of the ''Vindicator" Office and furnished it with
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CALL AND EXAMINE IT'S MERITS BEFORE INsURIsG .
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
Apply to r. H. PHILLIPS,
octl-1y General Agent.
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Consignees Of Merchandise.

PER STEAMER B. L. HoDGE-Lieut Abbott SIC
pkgs-Youree & Winston White Geo s3-Hoss d
Durham So Gregg & Martin 799-Walters &Elde5 o.
Walsh Boissean 37o-stacey Poland s54mB urn
ham &Horr SIT II Morris 5--R H Lindsay 260-Saie
& Murphy 33-Howell, Durham Tomkies lS5-Jes-
sup, Marsh 4 Virgins 225-R Craig 6co w Muir
raw 5o-McCutchen Geo 25o-M Levy I'D Temple,
man Lancaster l. Garrett 2-P q Kyes sd B
Lewis 9s-J W Howard 6-Hamilton eco 5--F Brewer
s2-F Bonnet 13--F Reichler 25-E & Jacobs g.
Conway & Buckalew &C Thurmond ll-Nrs He
minis GA Kahn 4.
PER STEAMER LOTAWANNA--F, S & G 2 pkgs
NJ D Geo 100 Clapp G G & D Il Mcfarland 9,
% do to Jessup, Marsh Wlggins-c aNTissa9 lg
C & (Knoxyile)s 4 (Troup1 d W 100 Il
Baerwold 8 J H Geo 10, to Burnham Horr-E Baer,
void 90, to Stacey Poland ] HolingsWorth 81 )
Mckee Is, to Walsh & Boisseau--Y arbrongh 4 VIM
berly /, to Gregg Martin-Conway Buckalew l. =
A Surgeon Capt. Kelvin IS, to LIT 4 Abbott-s
DUNCAN Cuisine IA Wolf Mrs N A Dalrymple .
Z AdgeT Ell Ayrick lo--R Il Curry total
sos pkgs.
PER STEAMER GOLDEN ERA D Wiley pkg
NJ Bernstein Wv Hurd 2--Whit5eck. Robertson
Geo Conway 4 Buckalew ii, NJ " l-7Hoss
Durham Cd Vanhook III j Chancellor !, to q a
NC G Thurn,ond o.
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SHREVEPORT UNIVERSITY,

THE TRUSTEES of the Shreveport University are
Il pleased to announce that they have succeeded in
securing the services of Prof. GEO. E. THATCHER,
to take charge of this institution 1t is the design of
the Board to afford educational facilities equal to those
of any part Of the country and instead of sending
sons to distant States to be educated to offer such ad
vantages at home as will command the respect and
confidence of the entire community. To attain this
end no pains will be spared to the best and
most experienced educators of undoubted talent,
ripe scholarship, experience and skill.
Ihe University is located in a very pleasant and
healthful situation, two miles west of Shreveport
The grounds extensive, ahording ample room for
exercise, and the building is capable of accommodate
ing large number.
We shall educate there, and we urge all
those who wish to leave their sons the best heritage
that man can leave to his posterty, to cooperate
with u.s. JOHN N. HOWELL,
President Board Trustees
Shreveport January 49, 1859 Eff
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Commercial Intelligence.
SouTH- WESTERN OFFICE

SOUTH W ESTERN UFFICE,
Shreveport June Is, 1852
During the past week business has been uninterrupt
eddy dull, though yesterday the levee looked little
lively rendered more, however by the removal of
the large freghs Of the Bart Able and the Hodge than
by trade There is possibility that may be visited
with yellow fever this summer, and so planters
should provide themselves with all they may need
COTTON:
WEEKLY SUMMARY, BY GREGG & MARTIN.
Tuesday Evening, June 22.-For the past week our
market has been quite active, closing quiet at 2714@
2719c for low midding and 264(0266e. for good ord
nary. Gold declining and weak at 135@l37.
COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock hand Sept. |, 1868. bales. $50
Received yesterday Observation-Disclosures. SO
Received previously Observation-Disclosures rs 295-78,328
78,478
Shipped yesterday .....-............... Al
Shipped previously .................78 rs, l46-76,167
Stock on hard and not cleared ....-........ 291
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
YyHE TAXPAYERS of Caddo parish are hereby no
Il tilted that have opened my office at No. l3 Mi
lam Street, Shreveport for the purpose of receiving
of property and taxes due the State and
parish
All persons following any trade, profession or occu
patton must procure license Immediately, they will
be dealt with as the law directs.
All persons will forward and pay their per
cent tax, they will be liable to the penalty of ten
per cent. and after the first day of july 1862 Said
penalty, after said time, will be rigidy enforced.
J. N. HOWELL,
jel6 If Assessor and Tax Collector.
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NOTICE.
MIR. BENZ. D. CHASE is fully authorised to receive
wi and receipt for all money due the succession of
A. Kimble, deceased, for work purchases from A.
Kimbe's Carriage Factory Blacksmith Shop. He
will continue the business heretofore, for account
of the succession. VIM. ROBSON,
Agent for Mrs. Jessie Kimble.
Shreveport December 4, 1857. tiff
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As far as we can see, the Treasury officers made
very little, either pccuniary otherwise, out of their
nresentaton Of an old bill for ten dollars and halt
against Gen. Beauregard. But the Government would
have considerably better balance in its Petty Cash
eount If all the officers who went into the rebellion
would show as clean hands the puncous little Gre.
ole. whose bookkeeping has brought our accounting
clerks to grief New York tribune.
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AUCTION.
WILL be sold, on June 20, 1869, at public auc-
w tion for account of whom 1t may concern, and
to pay charges
The Cabin Furniture, &C., of the steamer Irene.
WALSH BOISSEAU.
Shreveport, June 2, 1869. TAT