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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

TJ,O HOUSEKEEPERS.-I have just received a
lot of "Spear's Fruit Preserving Solution,
for preserving all kinds of Preserves, Canned
Fruits. Jellies, Tomatoes, DC. without the use ot
alright cans. Buy one bottle which viii cost 81
and save over 100 lbs. of fruit ~
June II. W. .. MAoo''
r AN Agent for Stonebraker's "Genaine " Fam
ily Medicines. The efficacy of these prepare
lions is too well known to need Recommendation.
June II. w. s. MASON.
CCHENCK'S Sea Weed Tonic, Pulfhonic Cough
= Syrup and Pills, always to be found at the
Drug Store of W. >. hASoN'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

HoRRIBLE.-A Yankee mulatto school marin
was brought up before b. D. Smith, Notary
Public, yesterday, charged with being pro-
curess for Yankee doctor named Blackwell.
Her name is Dellman. She is charged by a
negro man, who sent bis daughter to her, at
her house, near the Race track, with having in
duced him to let her take care Of bis daughter
during the absence of his wife, and aiding and
abetting this Yankee doctor in outraging the
person of his daughter, only about eleven years
of age-Aaanta, GA Constitution, 21Jt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

The Berkeley Union says, on Tuesday even
ing week, the Order of Knights OF Pytbias of
Martiusburg was presented with Bible from
the ladies of that place. John f. Smith, Esq,
of Smithfeld, Jefferson County, made the pre-
sentation address and Prof. Gerhart responded
in behalf of the knights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

TNRENCH Backing for polishing boots and shoes,
Foreign Soaps, Perfumes and toilet articles
Iscotine Food for infants and nvalds, Corn Starch
Maizena,, Irish Moss, Gelatin, Burnctts Flayoripg
Extracts and Desicated Cocoanut, Sweet Quinine,
Family DYES ten different Colors. for sale by
May 30, go. AISQUITH WASHINGTON.
1OOO Lbs. Lewis Pure Lead, $500 feet Win
IUDS) dow Glass, $50 gallons Raw and Boil
ed Linseed Oil, Calcine Plaster by the barrel or
less. -..
Nav 20, go. AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
The star Fruit Ear.

S;uple in Construction Nerer Fdiis! Alroy'
Ready!
yUyHE number of Patent Fruit Jars is "legion,
but most of those in the market are deficient
IN some important point. All defects are ingeni-
ously overcome in the "Star."
tits easy to open, easy to close, and from its Pc
cul;sr construction must be perfectly air-hghf
Ne-A Ask for the "Star" Fruit Jar, Tor SAFE Dy
June Is. HOm ELL D"o'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

\ SINGULAR CAsE.-George Fahnstock and
his daughter, of Philadelphia, were lost on the
United States, on the Ohio river. last Deem
Der, and now it becomes of great importance
to know which died first, in order to determine
a legal question which has sprung up in the
distribution of their respective estates. No
can tell which survived the other.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

SENT TO JAIL.-Mrs. MARIA n. POLLARD,
wife of L. A. Pollard, was tried, on Monday
last, in the Criminal Court of Baltimore, on the
charge of shooting DR.. Geo. A. Moore in 1868,
and was sentenced to Jail for thirty days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

THE VIRGINIA REGIsTRATIOy.-The regis
tration in Virginia is over, and it is thought by
the Richmond Examiner that the result will
show that 20 the whites have gained from IS, ZOO
to 10000 votes over the blacks"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

NORNING STAR BlTTERS.-Six Cases just
\b received. Persons requiring tonic will
find these Bitters very beneficial. They arc sold
for lea price than any other Bitters in the mar.
ket. We will make n large deduction on retail
price to persons wishing TO purchase them by the
case Of one dozen bottlrs.
AISQUITH 4 WASHINGTON.
DOULTERER'S FRIEND, or Chicken Powders
Ito cure and prevent gsps and cholera in
poultry, we offer at the reduced price offfteen cts
package. AISQUITH WASHINGTON
WYE are the sole Agents for the sale of DR..
w Jaynes' Preparations in this town. These
medicines are too thoroughly known to require
comment Jaynes' Almanack, one of the best pub
lisRed in America furnished free Of charge at our
store. AISQClTH d WASHINGTON.
April 90, 1862
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

The number Of Assistant Assessors of Inter-
nal Revenue throughout the country has been
reduced 9G3 since the first of November, 1867.
The number at that tine was $3.50, and at
this date is Z21z.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

COLOGNE of our own manufacture, neatly put
4 mn in 2. ~ and Is OF. bottles, at the rate of
ST pint. AISQUITH 4 WASHINGTON.
nUR Hair Oil we recommend as an elegant pre-
I J narration for removing Dandruf from the
head. 1t gives the hair a moist, soft and glossy
qppearauce. We warrantit free from all delete
rious substances. o,
June n. AISQUITH & WASHINGTON. B
II UBRICATING, Fish, Neatsfoot, Boiled and
| Raw Linseed Oil, for sale by
June II. AISQU1TH WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
HARVEST GROCERIES.

TUST received large stock OF Groceries ioI
81 Harvest, which will sell as cheap as they can
be purchased elsewhere.
NTrw Orleans Crushed and GRADUATED Sugar,
~ Rio and Java Coffee, Rice, Molasses and Syr-
ups, Cheese, Msccaroni, DC
TJSH-Ten bb,s. Ne. Potomac Herring, Five
bbls. No. Mackerel, just received.
nACON.-Onc Cass prime Sides, one Cask Can
II }-ns II. lsc9. JOHN II. CAMPBELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
JUST OPENED!
The Carter House Bar.

yHHE undersigned desires TO announce to the
public, that Ne has rented the basement of the
Carter House, and opened bar for the accOmmo-
daton Of such persons may feel disposed to give
their encouragement " qniet and orderly estab-
lishment, in which will be found
THE MOST SUPERIOR LIQUORS,
embracing Brandy, Whisky, Gin, and Wines Of
elegant flavor and quality.
All the drinks usually INDUCED in the hot season,
now approaching, will be compounded after the
most approved style.
He respectfully invites a cali from his friends
who feel like taking their rotations, either plain
or mixed.
Va JULES prepared in the most artistic and
attractive style STEPHEN ABBOTT.
April 20, ls69-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Notice.

DR. j. X. McWHORTER, of South Car
| J olina having established himself at Harper's
Ferry, offers his professional services to the peo-
pie. 0prIcE at residence on Camp-Hiil. Calls
will be promptly attended to at all hours.
July l. lS69-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

RADICAL CONVENTIONAL second radical
convention was held in Richmond,
Va, on Thursday, and the following nomi-
nations for State of6cers were made: For the
Senate-Morrissey, Troy and Mansfield. For
the House,. II. Chandler, J NJ. Humphreys
and II. L. Wigand, whites, and Vim. II. Les
ter, Joe Cox, Lewis Lindsay, - Kennedy
and Lewis Harris. NEGROES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

MARRIAGE OF Ex-PRESrDEST TYLER's
DAuGHTER.-The nuptial ceremonies which
united Miss Julia Tyler, daughter of ex-Presi-
dent Tyler. TO W. H. Spencer, Esq, of Gene
see, New York. attracted large and distiu-
guished sszamblaSe to the Church of the Assem-
sion, on Fifth avenue, New York, on Saturday
afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

NTACHINE OIL.-Havng tested this oil fully
lNI at our Factory, on all kinds Of machinery,
we can recommend il to give satisfaction for
Wheat Reapers, Thrcshing Machines. as.
June 10. 1850 KEARSLEY d SIIEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

DR. MOTIFS FRENCH P0wDERS-certain
cure for Inflammation Of the Kidneys, Con
orrhe. elect, Structures, Nervous Debility, Sem
inal Weakness, Ringing in the Ears, Weakness OF
the Genital Organs brought on by indiscretion OF
Youth, Excuses, &c. Scrofula, Skin Diseases,
Syphilis in all its FORMS causing sore throat and
nose. Pain in the Bones, Eruptions, de-, speedily
cured. Coparai and Mercury discarded. Sold in
Charlestown BY w. s. Mason. Druggist; in Har,
per's Ferry by C.. Z. Beher, Druggist. Price 50
per box Sent by mail on reeeips Of price.
June II, lS69-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

CtPEAR'S Fruit Preserving Solution, for pre-.
- serving all kinds of Fruit, Jellies, SPiced
Fruits, Tomatoes, Cider. Wine, Milk. &c. One
bottle will preserve l2s lbs. of Fruit II saves the
expense of sealing alright jars or cans. This
preparation was extensively used in this county
last season. and gave universal satisfaction. For
sale by AlSQUlTH WASHlNGlON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
wanted InmcdiatcIy.
For sale.

A Ii THEMAcHIyERYIy THEHALLTOwN
IA MILLS, which IL complete. and Of good
quality pair Burrs, Boiling Cloths Reels,
ShaftiDg. Wheels, &c. Apply 10 Messrs: jas. Al
lison and VIM. g. Eyster, Chamber,burg, Pa, or
JOHN. H. STRIDER.
Ifalltown, Jefferson county, w. Va.
June ?, 1ss9-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

~ A. HAMBURGER has just received another
-. large assortment of Ladies' Dress Goocs oil all
STYLES. Call soon and examine for yourselves
June II, 1862
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

A humorous person describes Grants Ad-
ministration as oue-thiri tobacco smoke and
two-thirds negro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
RvRnARp HorsH.
Pew Rents,

rCIIE Pew Rents Of the Presby terrain Church are
now due. a. W. CKAMER,
July |, 1869. Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
NEW GOODS.


CCHENCk'S-Sea Weed Tonic, Hostettcr's Sto-
- mach Bitters, iioofand's German Bitters.
Cannon's Bitters. Bogg's German Tonic, MshIer's
Herb Bitters, Gautier's Native Wine Bitters Rohrs
Wild Cherry Tonic, Warren's Tonic Cordial
Green's 0Iygenated Bitters, together with masy
other valuable toncs suitable for this season Of the
year, 10 be had at G.. +. BELLER'S.
Harpcr's Ferry, June "a, 1862
HALL'S Sicilian Hair Remover, Montgomery
II Hair Restorer. Rings Vegetable Ambrosia
London Hair Color, Ayers Hair yigor Barry's
Tricopherous, 0ldham's, Batchelor's and koomer's
Hair Dies, Magic Combs, together with all the la
test and most improved preparations for the hair.
Harper's Ferry, June "a. G.. L. BELLER
DOGG'S German Tonic Bitters are certain
I'D remedy in Dyspepsia, Flatulence Liver Com
plant, Diarrhna, Dysentery, and all derange-
ments Of the bowels. As Tonic in General De-
bity and Loss Of Appetite, they cannot be exccIl-
ed. For sale by C.E. BELLBR
Two Kill Moths in Clothing, Furs, Carpets. dc.
use Lyons Insect Powder. IL will doit-po-
thing else will. Don't wait till the mischief l.
done-kiil them now. c. Z. BELLER
CPEARS Fruit Preserving Solution-for pre-
- serving fruits Of all kinds without the necess
~ OF air tight jars-to be had at
June "a. C.E. BELLERs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Dissolution Notice.

BALTIMORE, June 18th. 1860.
VOHN G.. RIDEN0UR has this day withdrawn
81 from the firm Of Hough, Ridenour Langdon.
The business will hereafter be conducted under
the name of I0UGH & LANGD0N.
BERNARD H0UGH.
JOHN G.. RIDEN0UR,
n. X. LANGD0N.
BxRsARD HogsH. SATHA'L II. L2SGDoS.
We the undersigned, would return our thanks
10 our old friends for the very liberal patronage
extended to us in the past and would assure them
that in the future, every effort that fidelity and
promptness can dictate, shall be made 10 promote
the interest Of all who may consian 10 Us.
Our Mr.. hangdon's long experience a practi-
cal Miller, gives us superior advantages in the
sale of FLOUR Dc GRAIN
H0UGH d. LANGD0N,
l2i South Eutaw Street
July l, lsG9-till forbid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
special Attention Given TO
Ttt Ruufiitts,
SCOUTING * .JOBBING.
All Work executed Promptly and in Workman
like manner.
T.. II. HARRELL,
J. SHANNON GALLAElER.
CHARLEsTowS, June II, 1859.
CERTIFICATES:

thAhhhSAo"S' """N ~ .~'"'
CERTIFICA TIES:
| can with confidence recommend Mr.. T. u.
HARRrLI 10 any one in want of good job Of Root
ing and Spouting-hc having done considerable
work Of such character for me. moor,
Charlestown, June ?, 1869.
/ cheerfuly comply with the request TO testify
to the skill and prompincss OF Mr.. L. X. lIAGRELL
as a workman He has performed several jobs for
me, and all to my entire satisfaction.
Charlestown, June 2, 1869. X. SllUGERT
Having had work done By Mr.. L. u. IlARRELG,
it affords me pleasure Ia attest hi. efficiency a
workman, especially in that important branch Of
''' business ~ CIV. sADLER.
Charestown, June ?, 1869.
! believe Mr.. T.. Il. UARRELL to be thoroughly
acquainted with the Timing Business ia IL yarious
branches, and especially efficient in Roofing and
SpOuting. ANDREW HUNTER
Charlcstown, June 3, 1869.
In pursuing my business Of house-painting. it
has been my fortune frequently 10 observe the Tin
Roofing and Spouting executed by Mr.. J.. II. Has
RELL. His work il excellent comparing iavorably
with the best that have seen. WV. KlMES.
Charestown, June 5, lsG9.
This is to certify that consider Mr. +. x. Han
RELL equal, If not superior, 70 any other worker
in tin in the County. JNO. j. LOCk.
Charlestown, June j. 1859.
We can with pleasure testify that Ma +. X. law
RELL il practical mechanic efficient, promptand
| accommodating.
WI. CROW.
JOHN W. McCURDy.
CharIestown, jane ~, 1869.
We take pleasure in recommending Mr. I. u.
HARRRLL 10 all persons desiring work done in his
line as accommodating. prompt and skilliul
workman. McCURDl e DUKE.
June II, 1859.
Mr.. T.. r. HSpRFLL has been employed at ny
house in Repairs of Roof and Spouting, and given
perfect satisfaction. ! regard him capital work
JOHN J. II. STRAITB.
Charlestown, June u, lsce.
We would respectfully refer 10 the following
named gentlemen, IN addition 10 those whose GER
tihcates appear above, who can attest the capabil
tiles Of L. X. Harrell as a practical Roofer and
Spouter:
George W. Eiehclbergcr, r. b. Washington,
Logan Osburn Bayliss Trussell, DR.. W. r. LipVitf,
X. T. Brown, VIM. IT, Moore, DIR. q. y. Mason,
J. W. Kennedy, W. n. CraigbilI, j. W. Glenn.
Go to Trussell & Iucas's,
No. "a Con- MnS 4 L,wREScE Srs,
4 Nd purchase your HARVEST GOODS for
n Cash you will save money. They keep
White and Brown Sugars,
syruPs and Mclasses,
Colees and Teas.
Spices Of all kinds,
G.. A. and Fine Salt
Potomac 4 Eastern Herring,
Mackcrcl by bbl. or kit.
Flour ard Corn Meal,
No. Kerosene Oil,
Rappee and Scotch Snuff.
Mason's Backing and BrusLes,
Harvest Gloves.
Pipes and Stems.
very cheap lot Of Mems Shoes Tor harvest We
ask an inspection OF our stock. Tinware at man
ufacturers prices Call and inspect our Goods
W. The Book Keeper hasn't returned.
June IL, 1862
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

CANNED FRUITS, Jelly, Tomatoes, Picked,
" Spiced and Fresh Oysters, Chow Chow, Bran
dy Peaches, Tomato Catsup, Pepper Sauce, Pick
led Onions and Cucumbers jus. receivedb y
w cry
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

JuHc lVt ioVS. oAs'. IN " iiDpIT
W00L.-The highest price paid for Wool in
w exchange for goods or taken on account.
1000 LBS. County-cured Bacon-Sides for
lUOO sale for Cash.
lust opened-a lot OF Choice Glass Sets, Cob
81 lets, Pickle Dishes, &c.-chcaper than ever
offered in this market.
GINGER Snaps, Lemon, Soda and Water
" Crackers. Sugars and Syrups just opened.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
FOREIGN.

MADRID, April 3O-In the Cortes to-
day Cuestas proposed an amendment to
the new Constitution, recognizing the
Roman Catholic as the only religion in
the country. 1t was rejected eti os
BERLIN, April 3O.-The International
Conference to promote the care Of the
wounded in time of war, which has been
in session in this city for several days,
adopted an address to the people of the
United States. In this document the
members of the conference express re-
gret that no representative from the
United States has been present during
the proceedings, but we are convinced
that that great and noble nation, one of
the foremost iu the world which has rem
dersd such great work in the service Of
hu manity (H), sympathizes deeply with
this movement. The address is signed
by forty delegates, among them the
Turkish Ambassador to Prussia. The
Conference has ordered copies of the
pro ceedings to be sent to America with
the address,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, April 30.-The loss by
the burning of the skating rink is $4,000.
Tbirty-three velocipedes perished in the
flames. There had been velocipede
race in the evening. The fire was acci'
dental. ahc'-}
John Russell Young arrived here this
morning, and through his counsel, Hon.
Benz. Il. Brewster, Attorney General OF
Pennsylvania, entered suit in the United
States Circuit Court against Forney' 8
Press and the Erening Bulletin for pub
fishing the alleged libelous articles from
the New York Sun of Monday last. He
claims damages in both cases to the
amount of 100000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
CINCINNATT.

CINCINNATI, April 30.-In the United
States Court, at Covington, Kentucky
to-day, Judge Ballard being on the bench
q judgment was rendered against A. W.
DArliag, of Covington, KY, for 5000, ,OOOr
in favor of the United States. The suit
was brought to recover tax on whisky,
shipped from Csrrollton, and consigned
to Henry Guttenkemper, of Cincinnati.
This whisky, instead of going as con-
signed, was taken to another house and
sold as free whisky. The case in an
other form was before the United States
Court in this city last fall, and the jury
disagreed. e9 olI-bli13 e l1l
The local Inspector last night took one
hundred and fifty barrels of benzine OF
the Louisville, bound for New Orleans
1t now lies on the landing. If the case
is properly reported the benzine will be
forfeited, and the boat will suffer pecu'
niarily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
NEW JERSEY.

NEWARK, April 30. : The National
Sunday School Union was occupied this
morning in hearing reports from the va
rious stations. Resolutions were adopted
warmly indorsing the report Of the New
York State Committee in forming a
trtining school or college. A standing
co mraittee on the subject was appointed,
wi th Rev. j. F. Duryea, of Brooklyn, as
hartman, to develop plan. Indiana
polls was agreed upon as the place for
the meeting of the Convention three
years hence. Rev. DIR. Tying will ad-
dress the Convention this evening.
In the afternoon session the subject
was discussed, How shf.ll we increase
the spiritual aud religious efficiency Of
our Sunday schools" -
The Committee on resolutions
reported favorably to the formation
of normal schools and classes, and en-
couraging the organic ,ti on of State and
county institutes, and denouncing in
temperance. The resolutions were
adopted by unanimous vote. ..r
There were representatives from
twenty eight. States. r.,si... .4.. ......
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
BY Ell E G. RAP q
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON.

WAsHNGToN, April 30.-Representa-
tive Sargent asked Grant to-day whether
he intended to visit California during the
coming summer, when Grant replied that
the distance was too great and he could
not spare the time from his official du-
ties. .f..
The President of the Usion Pacific
Railroad, having written to the Secre-
tary of the Interior that his road was
nearly finished, and that the rails Of the
two roads would be joined next week,
the latter replied to-day: 1t is deemed
advisable that the commissioners desig-
mated to examine the completed sections
of that road, upon which report has nc.
been made, should examine and repo rt
upon the road from the one-thousap. .dth
mile post to Promontory Summit az. soon
as the requisite form is complied with"
DR.. Brink, bearer of special d. .spatches
from Mexico, who arrived here yester-
day, had an interview with tie President
this moraing, when he delivered his dis.
patches, and the President referred them
to Secretary Fish. d.
All the members of The Cabinet were
present at the meeting this morning, with
the exception Of che Postmaster General.
The Commissioners of Internal Revenue
has sustained the action of Assessor Web
ster Of the 32d District OF New York, in
taxing the capital and deposits of brokers'
The Attorney General has decided that
Collectors of Customs are entitled, since
July, 1866, to retain $1,000 year out Of
the moneys received from importers for
the storage of goods in private bonded
warehouses. He has disallowed the
claims of naval officers and Surveyors to
this compensation, unless when perform.
ing the duties of Collectors.
A. M. Clapp, Superintendent of Gov
ernment Printing, has removed c. E.
Lathrop, foreman of the Congressional
document room; Mark Woodward, as.
sistant foreman, and John G. Francisco,
foreman of the Executive printing room.
The last named had been for thirteen
years connected with that Office. l
The Secretary of the Interior has been
informed by the following gentlemen oi
their acceptance of their appointments
By the President under the joint rssolu.
ton Of Congress, approved April 10th,
as commissioners to examine and re-
port upon the condition Of the Union
Pacific and Central Railways; General
| J. F. Boyd, of Kentucky; Saml G. Eel
lows, Of PennsylvAnia; E. F. Wenslow,
of Iowa, and General 81. Walbridge, Of
New York.
]. Hobley Ashton, who, last summer,
temporarily assumed the position Of As
sistant Attorney General, at the request
of Ron. VIM. EvArts, to-day formally re-
signed it for the purpose Of retiring to
his private legalpractice. W. A. Fields,
Of Boston, his successor, viii enter upon
his duties tomorrow, and act as Attorney
General during the absence Of Mr. Hoar,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
BeautifuI AIIegory.

When God in his eternal counsels con.
ceived the thought of mans creation he
called to him three ministers, who wait
constantly upon the throne-Justice,
Truth and Mercy-and thus addressed
them: "Shall we make man 2" Then
said Justice, so, God, make him not,
for he will trample upoH thy laws.
Truth made an answer also, 20, God,
make him not, for he will pollute thy
sanetuaries." But Mercy, dropping
down upon her knees, and looking up
through her tears, exclaimed, 20, God,
make him; will watch over him with
my care through the dark paths which be
may have to tread" Then God made
man, and said to him, 20, man, thou
art the child of Mercy, 60 aud deal with
thy brother"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01
NEW YORK.

New YORK, April 3O.-Dr. Black, one
Of the physicians charged with causing
the death of the girl Ellen Carlock, was
found in his cell in the Hudson county
Jail, this morning, with his throat cut.
Four wounds were also found on his
wrists and long cash across his stomach.
The wounds were all made with razor,
but neither of them are of serious ma
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-01

At Stade, near Hamburg, there was
lately arrested fellow who had with
him seventeen young girls, whom he
intended to take to the United States.
Upon being questioned by the police as
to the purposes for which he wanted to
70 with the girls to America, be naively
said that their relatives IN the United
States had authorized him to accompany
them to that country. An examination
of his papers, however, showed that he
was an agent of certain American pro-
curesses. The girls, whom be had coaxed
away from various towns in Saxony,
under sll sorts Of pretenses, were sent
home, and be himself will be imprisoned
for several years in q Prussian State
prison.