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fertilizers.
DACIFIC GUANO COMPANY
COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE OF LINE,
FOR


COMPOSTING WITH COTTON SEED.
This article is manufactured at the Company's
Works under the direction and superintendent
Of DR.. RAYENEL. 1t contains the same clements
of fertility as Soluble Pacific Guano except that
1t is not furnished with ammonia. 1t is prepared
expressly for composing with cotton seed, which
furnishes the element of ammona-the object be-
lng to render that side product Of the plantation
available to the highest degree as an element OF
fertility
SIS cash. or $50 on 1st November, 1SIe for ap-
proved city acceptance or other good security.
For further, and particular information, apply
J. n. ROBSON,
Agent for South Carolina.
Nos. l and 2 Atlantic Wharf.
JOHN. S. REESE & CO.,
General Agents Baltimore.
ect27 HIm3mosD&C
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for Sale.
nor SALE THE SUBSTANTIAL

EOR SALE, TIE SUBSTANTIAL
IL BRICK RESIDENCE ofthe late DR.. Moutrie,
at the northwest corner of Pitt and Montague
streets. The Lot measures about 1O6 feet OH Mon
tague street. by 19l feet on Pitt street. The House
contains six upright rooms, two basement rooms,
two large attics two paZzas, three dressing
rooms one bath room, water closets, &c. Sub.
stantial brick outbuildings Apply to RUTLEDGE
& YOUNG, Solicitors Estate, No. % Broad street.
nOyl0 w
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DissoIntiuns of Gapartnersbip.

FIRM OF JENKINS g.
IN CUNNINGHAM, Cotton Brokers, was this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The business
wilkbe continued by the undersigned.
JOHN JENKINS.
Augusta Ca, December 16, 1859. deeN 81
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CTRAYED FROM MY PREMISES IN
- SummervIlle, on the 18th instant, black
HORSE, with (3) three white feet and spot In the
forehead. liberal reward will be given II left
at Summerville. Any Information can be ad-
addressed to GEORGE A. RODGERS, Summer
Willie S. c. dec 2l+ 2
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Clothing anb furnishing GOODS.

UlGLG1ng QHu IHIHl61lH1 SDoou5.
THE FINE CLOTHING HOUSE,
No. 201 KING STREET,
CORNER WENTWORTH,
OFFERS LARGE AND ELEGANT
SUPPLY OF
G l. O II H I n G
FOR MEN, YOUTHS AND BOYS,
Made up especially for this market OF the best
workmanship and style ofgarments
SUCH AS THE
CHESTERFIELD
THE MORNING COATS
ENGLISH WALKING COATS
SACKS, and
DOUBLE-BREAsTED DRESS FR0CKs, &c.
WATERPROOF GLENGARIN OvERCOATs
WATERPROOF RIDING ovERCOATs
WATERPROOF SACK OvERCOATS
NORWAY AND ENGLISH BEAVER OVER
COATS AND CAPEs, of all qualities
PANTS AND VESTS, of all styles worn.
BOYS AND YOUTHS CLOTHING,
In all varieties ana l0r all ages.
FURNISHING GOODS.
The largest and finest supply to be found in
this city, in the collection OF FANCY SILK TIES,
BOWS, CRAvATS SCARFs, &C., &c.
q THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS
Which have been sold by this house for over
twenty years. and noted for their durability and
good At.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
Supplied with full assortment Of ENGLISH,
FRENCH and AMERICAN CoATINGS CLOTHS
and CAsSIIEREs, which are offered to be made
up in frst-class style, at MODERATE PRICES.
VIM. MATTHIESSEN
B.W. McTUREOUS, Superintendent.
dec22
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TNOR SALE, THE NEW SCHOONER
IL FRANCES ANN, 81 $40 tons register well
found, and suitable TO carrying rice, wood and
phosphates. Apply to RlSLEY a. CREIGHTON,
Accomm odatiun Wharf decol
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NOR SALE, SEVERAL YOUNG WORK
IL HORSES AND MULES, at J. CHRISTIE
PIERS Stables, No. SOC King street. dec2
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EOR SALE, AN EXCELLENT VARIE.
TY OF UPLAND COTTON SEED. Delivered
at the South Carolina Railroad, In bags OF two
bushels 81 so per bushel for four bushels or less,
81 25 per bushel for six bushels or more. Apply
TO GEORGE f. WEALEY, ST. Matthew's p. a.:
Oranpeburg County, ). G.. dccS 2moS
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Cost an0 fonno.

OST, A BLACK NEWFOUNDLAND
Ia Dog, with white marks on face and white
feet. A reward OF five dollars will be paid on de-
livery. Apply at this office. dec22 y
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EO. NJ. WI L. LlAMS q CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
HAYNE STREET, CHARLESTON, s. c.,
Have in Store and to arrive, which they are
offering at lowest market prices
1000 bbls. Yellow Pink Eye Planting POTATOES
1000 sacks Liverpool Salt
so bales Standard Gunny Bagging
200 coils Hemp Jute Cotton and Manila Rope
500 bbs. Refined Sugars
80 hhds. Porto Rico Sugars
rs hhds. Muscovado Sugars
100 hhds. Old Crop Cuba Molasses
800 bbs. 0la Crop Cuba Molasses
100 bbs. Sugar House Syrup
900 bags Rio, Laguayra and Java Cofee
300 boxes Colgate No. and Pale Soaps
$50 boxes E. D., Cheshire and State Cheese
300 bbs. Fine Super, Extra and Family Flour
500 packages Fish, Nos. !, and 3
1000 kegs Parker Mil Nails.
Orange Rife POWDER, Shot and Lead, Caps,
Candles, Fire Crackers, Soda and Sugar Crackers,
Sugar Jumbles, Soda In kegs and papers, Starch,
oysters, Sardines, Candy Buckets and Tubs,
Raisins Figs, Potash and Lye, Rice, &C., &c.
nov4 wrm3mos
NEW GROCERIES FOR CHRISTMAS
The subscriber has just received, and will re-
ceive by every steamer, Fresh AM Choice Stock
offers to the public at as low prices as can be pur-
chased in the city. J. f.. SEMCKES
Corner King and Hudson streets,
dec21 o. Opposite Citadel square.
GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Assorted JELLIEs, in jars, tumblers goblets and
wine glasses
Assorted Preserves, in quart and pint jars
Preserved Ginger and Guava Jelly
New Layer Raisins, in quarter, half and whole
boxes
New Cltron, Currants and Stewing Prunes
Dried Figs, in y, and 26 ID drums
Soft Shell Almonds
Fresh Fruits in Syrup
Atpl0re's Mlnce Meat for Pies
French and American Cordials'
Keller's Assorted Package Candles
Bon Ton Candy Surprise Boxes
FlavOrng Extracts, assorted
rs boxes and half boxes No. Gold Chop Fire
Crackers
Cooking Wine and Brandy, and full stock OF
Whiskey, Brandy, Wine and Gin OF all grades,
bottled and on draft.
COOPERATIVE GROCERY,
Southwest corner Meeting and Market streets
Union, Peoples and Charleston Bank, and City
Change Bills taken at par. dec2o
TTRBANA CHAMPAGNE.
To close consignment, we will sell the URBANA
CHAMPAGNE at SIG per case: 81 SO per bottle.
WIN. S. C0RWlN CO.,
dec2O3 No. 275 King street.
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NOR SALE, STEAM PORTABLE
II CROSS-CUT OR WOOD SAVING MA
CHIMES, Kings patent suitable for cutting cord
wood, shingles, slaves or clapboard blocks. and
particularly adapted to the wants OF railroads,
wood contractors wood yard, saw mill, and lum-
Der men generally. For this machine we claim
precedence over anything OF the kind ever at
tempted. All parties Interested and the public
are invited TO see this machine in operation daily
from IL O'Clock A. III. to p. NJ, at the Artcsian
Well Lot, corner Meeting and Wentworth streets.
State or County rights, or single machines for
sale. Apply to CAMERON, BARKLEY co.
lec3 limo
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The Coin Bill.

ders as soon as possible.
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Dants.

UTANTED.-A YOUNG LADY PRE-
w PARED to Teach English, French and
Music, desires situation as Governess. Address
c n dec22 wS4*
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A COMPETENT NURSE WANTED ed, AT T
two rooms. White preferred. Recommendations
required. Apply at No. l47 Calhoun street, next
to the corner of st. Philip, souih side.
dec13 o%
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VXTANTED, A CAPABLE WOMAN TO
w Cook and Wash for small family. Apply
at No. As Laurens street, second door east OF An
son street. uccZz l"
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WTANTED, A YOUNG MAN AS AS
w SISTANT BOOKkEEPER; one who writes
q good hand and is competent to take charge OF
oGice dec22 3*
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NEW GROCERIES FOR CHRISTMAS

The subscriber has just received, and will re-
ceive by every steamer, Fresh AM Choice Stock
OF Family GROCERIES, Preserves, &C., which he
offers to the public at as low prices as can be pur-
chased In the city. ]. +. SEMCKET
Corner King and Hudson streets,
dec21 % Opposite Citadel square.
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VXTANTED, AT THE CALDER HOUSE,
w several competent and industrious
walters. None need apply unless they are wen
recommended. decZZ
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1902 1-2 acres,
more or less

more or less
This land Is subject to the widows
dover which Will be laid off previous to
the day of sale.
This land is beautifully Situated at the
mouth of Smiths Greek and binds on the
Potomac lvcr and small creek called st
Claire's which grows the best oysters ~
The improvements consist OF good
DWELLING, BARN anG, all necessary
OUT-HOUSES. The soil is adapted to
the staples grown in this latitude, it being
rich and easily titled.
The Terms of Sale arc, one half cash on
the day of sale or on the ratification there
Of ard the balance in two equal iustal-
Incnts at Il and - months credit. the
purchaser giving satisfactory bond for the
deferred payments,
J. 4. DUNBAR.
Trustee.
June eth, 1860 ID
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NOT ICE.

MFRS. JAMES J FORBES, FORM
IVf erly of st Mary's county, has ia
Baltimore, and is prepared TO receive
PERMANENT and L Il \ \ S i. \ /
BOARDERS, and she will be pleased to
have her friends IN Charles aud St Ma
rvs cornties and elsewhere call upon
her when they visit fhc city.
Mr.. JAMES J FORBES alsG has es-
tablislfcd himself II t5% South Charles
stree. in the same city, Were he may be
found at all convenient times, by his nu-
merous friends, who I'm be accomnoia-
ted with the best of CIGARS. rho1isnlc
anil l~rf1H He ALTERS himself that they
will not pass him by.
June 10, 1s6a-3w
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Inward S Abel,

Philip II Dorsey
Ilchard H Wainwrigte
james K Langley
S,anislaus Clarke
John Bohapana
Walter J. Dent
llez b Cawood
>tephcn Jones
V III y Tucker
Henry W Thornas
J,scph II Jone,
teo ii Morgan
I3slah NJ Blscoe
Richard NJ Abel
Jhos d Mattingley
.samcs & Bean
Geo u Duke
Daniel Shanks
fguatius ID Thompson
Bennett K Abel
Alexander Adams
duncan NJ TurDe.
James EsHcard
",2o W Morgan
.llhn E. Herbert,
YIN Is Dean
Henry ! Carroll
William \ Loktr
~homas VI Shadrick
VIM K Clarke
|Thos II Springer
iWm & Cough
ALBERT Bqrch
Egnatius y Jarboe
Francis NJ Goddard
French ! Greenwich
henry Nealc
Ewis Ii Leigh
+ / } Allstan
Dung ? Dawkins
.,natlus j Jarboe
harrison Poscy
VI Wilkinson
go b pcnt
.loy,ius + FenwlcE
ames !. Biscoc
Morris Milburn
Enalius J Langley
sephen Hayden
lobert boker
Garles Dent
t,orge Thomas
fancis + Floyd
bin G. Llllburn
bin +. NIattinsley
hvid W Tyler
,bseph T Cough
hin II Turner
him A Dunbar
Cement c Spaidinc
eancis J Stonc
Geo YIN Goddard Q
r .hmcs DiIlahay
Em A Combs
Richard II Reedsr
.arucs q Spaldtug
Thomas K Hodges
Geo NJ Lyon
Nm + Leach
James Il Thomas
Ausustiu l. Tavear
James FAbeh
Francis G Nealc
ThoS !. Harrison
Alex W Turner
John + Slmms
Geo Il Gamer
Samuel c Thompson
u, l. Uaoper
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r. A. GOLDEN B. Bro,
q e O G e II S
COM MISSION MERCHANTS,
Washin@ton ID. G.

A RE happy to announce to the citizens
N of ST. MaryS county and its contigui-
ty that having at much expense provided
Increased f.cilit7es fer the accommodation
and storage Of goods and cattle sent to them
for sale on Commission. that they are pre-
pared to of r to those who may entrust
them with their patronage assurances that
their merchandise will receive ths Highest
market prices.
Our close communication with tNIe wharves
and our long establishment in the Grocery
business enable rs to command better pri-
ces for country products than possessed by
any Commission Merchant in the city.
Remember the place.
K. A. GOLDEN & BRO,
Warehouses Nos and &c
/ street South
Washington ID. C..
June =. 1s5o-tf.
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.'CTN e IFRPFr
NN + LsACH.
,!nrrcv TntrEEnrTrRs

NOTICE is berehv gwen Tat the sr5zc-iher
~ has &c l1lLe1 from TIE Orphans t1u-i q
e Mans cdUnty, NayyLsl3 letters toStanea-
.A-v o. 1Lc ~ Ia! 5ta.r Gi a-.Iaae. Sqald ins
late of 81 MAr. co4G., deceased AL pegso Is
1syl2- c,a.rl2 a-el4S, 50 40 deceased are here
b, warned % cza.s-, s.ls4e III crhrer Topce-
as tac-eo:, = =. s1e-c-.te-, On 1- cefoEe the
IS; aaY of Jar l3-7, othcrNisc ta,- ny be
eNc.a.t4 r. !4w :-oc, al A.cet. g: 10 sd cs-
s,e G.ves .11cs ~ hand TINS III, a ):
NO T S7aL1!NG
LEs-,a'o.
June 50
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DISSOLUTION.

TIE Cr-rartuer>hIp heretofore existing he
] tween John He -her. arr. William Leach.
m der the hrm and style Vi Herbert Il LEACH,
has been dissolved hv mutual oor.SeG All per
sons indebted to the late firm re hereby req1es,-
al to come forward and settle nv cash, draft or
note. without delay. Either renber Of the ls,-
firm IS a4tbQriIed 10 s. l,.e the business OF It's
FIR;
,'cTfN c frFRREET,
wv + LEACH
T Will continue the mercantile business at
/ ~ Old ztanF an sol.ci. . continuance of
he lihe-ai rat-onl-e extended = re ol3 firm
NAF Lap
1unc s. I369-3w.
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1869,

at the PINE STORE in St Inigoes' Dis
IT ct all the real estate of Which the late
John Il Tucker died seized and possessed,
c. ;tisfnirr
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Nov -, 1865.
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lBY THE .G
COMMISSIONERS FOR SAINT MlRrs COUNTY,
MARYLAND, June oath, 1869
aggregate property sain. hjs eany cOtd m the
present. year S3,016 06l
subject 10 State Tax 3,W43ll
aggregate amount. - per $500 s2l7I5e3
safe Taxa 9cent.p sos -
a5a o. ,s2 >
STATEMENT
of the
2 -
Expenses Of Saint Mary's COUNTY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Ending JUNE 80, 1909.
CoHny
of Of Public which provides
publish
there defattd
Of
r,r such
here are county before each cleo
and shall within the such
them Of holding n election district
REHABILITATION OF COUNTY CHARGES VIZ:
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Registrars for tScs.
Miscellaneous.

Jas S Dowti, Pr,p.ers Bill S 1920 6s
JAS I NJ Ra'ey Stationery for Office 10 q
John Camalier - 4" 95 Cd
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Trustees Sale
of valuable
R + A / + ) 7 A. 7 {

DY virtue OF an order of sale, of the
- Orphans Court Of 81. Mary's coun-
t., bearing date the :'Gd day of March i,
lSC9, in which Thomas Pembroke and
Vie are complainants aud Elizabeth
Tucker and others are Defendants, the un-
dersiguei, as trustee, viii cfer at Plb-
lie Sale on
Saturday; the eth day of July,
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20

XxT TANTED-ALL OUT OF EMPLOYMENT TO
wv Canvass-for new Religious Work. OF rare
entertaining and inslGucuye to all and invaluable to
every Christian family unequaed IN elegance and
cheapness; being EnBELIsHED WITH NEARLY 300 EN-
CRAVINGS. Expereneed ageRis and Others wanting
work that will sell al sight, should choice OF
territory at For particulars terms, &c address
p. GARRETT q CO., Phiadelph Pa, seps 4w
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20
ACROSTTC.

P ain Killer is woRTHIwhat it weight, in gold,
A around the world are its praises told
1t will Cholera cure-scourge Of southern cllmes,
o victim dies who takes it betImes.
K eep Pain Killer-a true friend by your side,
1t will cure Cough or Cold, or Collie beside; .-,
L OOk out to apply it for Bruse or for Sprain,
Let it once be tred-'TwILL Z USED AGAIN;
Z very word am telling you, Reader is true,
r emember that Pain Killer is GOOD FOR you.
The Pain Killer sold by all Druggists Dealers IN Family
Medicines OctOber4-im
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20

m ono READERS AND SPEAKERS WANT.
AO,OOO ed, to buy the frsr edition OF" 90 Che
Selections, No. q" containing one hundr" tcnocs
latest good things for recitation. deelsr 81 Genus '
reading &c., in poetry and prose-, fhiadelphia Fs
a sample TO r. GARRETT .
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20
Errors OF Youth.

gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous Debility
Decay and all the effects of youthful indiscretiOn
will the sake of suffering humanity send free to all who
need the receipt and directions for making the simple remedy
b which cured. Sufferers wishing the
Tser experience, do by addressing perfect conf
dence, tOHN b. OGDEN,
mviQ-t NO,42 Cedar
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20
DEATHS.

bl--ln West Dover hundred, on the morning Of the
nst EphSnza. daughter Of Thos ]. Marvel ESQ., aged
the residence Of his father in this coun
!" fh0mas p son Of John W. Christopher aged years
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20

j WINK copstanily in the New York and Philsr
delphia markets, enables him to procure all new
and desirable goods at the lowest rates, and as he
buys direct from the importer in large lots, it is to
his advantage to sell cheap, that goods may be
turned out fact. thus keeping the stock new and
lively all the time. .;s>e y; u
AL invited to call. feeling assured they will
not bedisappointed either in assortment prices.
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20

sr DEAFNESS, Blindness and CATARRH treat.
ed with the utmost success. by J. IsAACs, M D., and
Professor Of Diseases of the Eye and Ear D the MedI.
cal College Of Pennsylvania. 10 years experience,
0Ormsrly Of LeydOn, Holland No. 8n5 Arch Street,
PhIla. Testimonials can be at his office. The
medical faculty are Invited to accompany their pa
tienis as he has secrets in his practice. Artificial
eyes inserted without pain. No charge for examina
tiOn. ieI7.Iy
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20
TO CONSUMPTEVES.

The ertise having been restored to health in few weeks
very simple remedy after having suffered several
With severe lung Affection and that dread disease cOnsup
On-s anxious make known to his fellow sufferer the
Of
To ali desire it, he will send copy of the prescription
used free charged with the directions preparing and
using which they will find SURE CURE Con-
SUMPTION ASTHMA BRONCHITIS The object the
er sending prescription to benefit the afflicted and
spread information which he cOnceives be invaluable and
he hopes every will his remedy, it will them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
mayl9-ly Williamsburg Kings county, New York
Smyrna times., 1869-10-20
THE MARKETS
MARRIAGES.

MARRIAGES.
I2th 1869, the residence of the
sss parents in Magnolia by Rev. J. Owen syphard, Mr.
franklin Stout to Miss Susan Goodwin both Of Kent co., Del
The New York herald., 1869-05-04
EfAIa as A saIcsIeus CHARACTER

Information reached the Coroner's 0.icc yestcr-
day afternoon that Michael O'Bren, better known
as desperate Mse,- had died in the Penitcntiary
Hospital, on BackwelI's Island, late Sunday after.
noon. on the 10th OF March, Mike was arralgned
before the Court OF Special Sessions a charge OF
assault and battery, which resulted in his conviction
and sentence for SIX months IN the Penttentiary.
Coroner Keenan, has the matter In charge and VIII
hold inquest on the body. Mixes career in
America has been decifedy checIuerel. lie was
thirty eight years OF age and twenty years ago
Nike came TO this country from ireland
and TOOK up his abode In che First ward. Being OF
an excabie and turbulent nature particularly when
under the influence of hquor, Nike frequently
abused his wife, and came ia violent collision with
the police, taking great delight IN assauiting them
whenever CONVENIENT opportunity presented itself.
The result that he often fell into the clutches or
the officers, anu times almost without number Nike
has been on the island 1t Is estimated by those
who know hun wen that he has spent half his life In
this country In the Penitentiary, anu imprisonment
almost became a second nature 10 him. Deceased
has left q family IN the First ward.
The New York herald., 1869-05-04
THE B0Anc OF EXCISE.

The Board OF Excise met yesterday afternoon, the
President, Judge Bosworth, In the chair. A woma
named Elizabeth Baker, residing at staten Island,
complained against " ert Banta, who sold ner liquor
ON Sunday, the 18th OF April last. The complainant
testified that she had repeatedly warned the defend
ant not to sell OF give liquor to her husband, and
that on the day in question she determined to put
an end to his liquor dealer, SO she sent
her little girl him for spirits which she got In
bottle. The defendant swore that when the girl
came to him she said that her name was Latourette
and that she wanted the liquor for sick man named
Derker The license was revoked. The licenses Of
the following persons were reyoked:.-John Dick
hardt III Hester street; Vert Banta, Elm
Park; Henry Elias, Ninety-sec0nd street. between
Second and Third avenues: Leonard Dackernann.
The following communication was read aud referred
to O special committee-Comnissoners Lincoln aud
sAyBnooK Conn.,, April 10, 1869.
To THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF ExcisE:-
has compelled me 10 retire from the oonmssioner
of Metropolitan Police creating vacancy In the several
Boards Of which i have been are 70 an 's"s % 70 me
legally promptly aud, hpps and believe, In
., ne unbc bodv the action of which l. more i'm,
the citizens than that OF the Board OF Excise The
eiIcacy Of thoroush impartial and enlightened adminrs
the Excise law IN securing puic order. personal
have abiding faith that the Board OF Excise will the
future discharge rs In the pss II has discharged. It's very i'm
and Excise law continued and public com
mendston and support: 49,,
tween affords great pleasure 10 tender to the Board
and personally 70 each member thereof well thanks
extended TO me all and under ali circumstances
throughout the term OF our official connccton
@ 'ns' sue success may arena ,ns iu'nrs :, aG soaa ana
health aud hsppness THOMAS G. ACTON.