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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
SUMMIT POINT DEPOT.


IH7E now offer to friends and the public, the
w best scIected. the beat styles, and the great
eat variety of Goods that we have ever before Of
fsred and lower Prces-prices that suitthe times
OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT,
is complete. and comprises in part, Ladies' Dress
Goods, foreign and domestic; White Goods of all
descriptions; Hosiery. Gloves and Notions OF all
kinds. Gentlemen's Wear, in piece or made up.
Boys do, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fancy Shoes
and Gaiterp, Ladies' and Gardeners Plain and
Substantial do. Mems and Boys Boots and Shoes
in great variety and style.
QueensWare, Hardware, WoodenWare,
In Great Variety.
OUR STOCK OF GROCERIES,
euch as Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Syrups. Molasses,
Fish, Mackerel, &c, can't he best in quality and
price. We keep constantly on hand q A. and
Fine Salt, Coal-both Anthracite and BituminouB.
Those who have the Cash, can always find a
eond market for any thing they have to sell, such
as Butter, Eggs, Lard Bacon, Fowls, BeeswHx, &c
for all of which will pay the highest price in
trade, and for all kinds OF GRAIN-Wheat, Corn,
Rye and Oats, will always pay the highest mar
ket rates in Cash.
no An we ask is trial. As We sell only FOL
Cash or Produce, arc determined TO let no one
under sell us.
poip
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
E-AL ESTATE. re
THE GREAT FLOOD is OVER!
Broadway House
IN SAFETY!
August 3, ls6s-tf.

in eSatE11
nNE of the astounding events OF the age. is that
" of the great flood in the Shenandoah river and
greater magnitude and importance to the material
interests OF the people of this community and the
county at large, though shipwreck of fortune or
destruction Of life has followed in it's train. II Is
notorious all the world and almost the res. of
man kind, that there has been for many days in
CharIestown one HEDGES, who has been keeping
A Dry Goods, Notion and Variety Store,
in the Run District of the city, known and patron
lied by all people the broadway House," but
he has become alarmed at the big waters, and in
humanity and justice 10 his thousand friends and
customers,
REMOVED TO THE FRONT,
with his cargo full freighted and his sails to the
mast, casting anchor in The large and Handsomely
arranged store room of the "HOOFF BUILDlNG,'
near the Court House that was. and the Carter
House that is. Here he will be high and dry, al
ways ready to his friends and the public gen
orally, with stock greatly enlarged, variety more
extensive and inducements irresistible. ArpreciH.
the devastations OF the e. flood, he s determined
to give the people the advantage of much greater
BARGAINS than ever heretofore offered. Now is the
time for all to take the
ADVANTAGE OF GETTING BARGAINS.
Come one, come all. and be to come with the
stamps in your pockets, and you shall go off happy
and rejoicing, saying TO yourselves, We arc glad
he has heightened to the front. Remember the
place now, Broadway Store, opposite the Carter
House. where you will always get cheap goods.
Oct. 25. W. l. HEDGES, Agt.
Auction Every Saturday Night.
H.r Unless otherwise ordered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
KERP YOUR MONEY AT HONE.
HOME INSURANCE OOMP4Nf,

OI CuIunlbuS, OHIO.
dENRY MItLERs t. II. BUTLER, C. p. L, BurLER,
PIesidSat. Vice Prsst. TTeasueT
W. c. NJ. BAKER,
SeeTeidrv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
NEW GOODS NEW GOODS !

7 HAVE just arrived from Baltimore with a most
Il beautiful and varied stock of goods in my line'
consisting of
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND .IEWELRY.
i a IN satisfied that there has been good a
display of goods of the kind and price in Charles
town. To which also is added a supply of NO
TIONS too numerous to cnumerate, down to pins
and needles have at all times good assortment
of SPECTACLES, to cult nll ages. Also,a
VARIED ASSORTMENT OF LAMPS,
and the best Burners and Chimneys for Lamps, to
be had. To which is added CALCIUM OIL, which
gives the best light known, and is perfectly safe
from explosion. But can't specify.
all both great and small but don't all come at
once, or can't wait you. L. DlNkLE.
October II g, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

over 10000 Policies Issued In Two Year,.
INSURING OVER $4,000 900.
S355,OO0 OvxR ALE LIAsILrTtRs. Drvtpxsn Faa
1869, 20 Pea CEST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
CARPET WEAVING AND DYING.

THE undersigned is now weaving and will keep
Il on hand LIST AND RAG CARPETISG, of su
perior quality which he will sell at reduced prices
Tor Cash, part trade, and will work carpet for
customers furnishing material, at greatly reduced
prices. Cham ordered for customers at the lowest
rates. by the money being advanced to pay for the
same. -WOolen Clothing of all kinds DYED at rea-
sonable rates. Listing, Tailor's Rags, Old Cloth
ing, SC, suitable for Carpet Rags purchased at all
times. J. w. HAINEs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
PIEDMONF & ATTRACTION
Life Insurance Company of Va,

VIM DARLINGTON Pre,iden,
JNo; E. EDW ARDS. Vice Presideat.
D J. HARTSOOK, Secretary.
III. HOPKINS, Ass't Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

FORTUNES offered to live men. Rare Chance.
Del S273m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08

WE have still some of those celebrated Keller
Wv Wheat Drills. built by Samuel Fitz at Mar
tinsburg, which we be lieve has been acknowledged
by all who have used them, &c be the best IN market
The heat of references can be given, but deem it
unnecessary Those who want Drills will find il to
ther tercst to apply carly the number is limited
and the price reduced. Terms easy.
Aug %, 1870 WEIRlCK WELLER.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

Passengers leaving IuelEEOn at ll;aD a. M, go
through 10 Columbus Without change Of ears.
Returning leave Columbus ut $40 u. M, and ar
rive at jackson at 2.I5 p. m.
Close connections made at Lancaster for Circle-
VILE, GAINESVILLE, and all p0lntsOn the Cmclnna-
ii and Muskngum Valley Railway.
Direct connection made nj Columbus for
Dayton, Springfield, indianapolis, Chi
eag0 and ali points west. Also for Cleveland,
ilniHhl0, pltlsblflf, Philadelphia, New York, and
nll points ensl.
Only % hours ffom Athenst0 New York, No
rt- hf ears from Columbus.
alsls1rr = f4nrp1sal nfelfaf A rent
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

woman went to circus In Terra
IIaute, Indiana, accompanied by eleven
- children, and when neighbor asked her
3 where the old man was, she said he was
a.nt .home taking care of the children, An
nsEfhs: neighbor called at the house, and
seeing the old man trying to amuse nine
Young ones, asked where the old lady was
said he had let her 60 to the circus
w the children.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

SENSITIVE FLAMES Flames are fire.
auently extremely sensitive to certain
sounds. At an instrumental concert the
easligits often vbratc in unison with GER
tain pulsations Of the sound which they
seem 10 select. This is most noticeable
when the pressure Of gas Is 50 great that
/. .tle.Aane i on the verge of llaring, and
stas vibration Of the sound-waye il sutii-
aeaf ha it were, 10 push over the preei-
Nlee II we turn on the gas, in COM
mon lsh-tail burner, VIC reach u point
where a shrill whistle will produce the
same effect as increased pressure OF the
gas and cause the jet TO thrust out long
quivering flames. Mr.. Barrett, Of London,
describes a peculiar JET which was SO SEN
'sitiye that II would tremble and cover at
q hiss, like human being, and even beat
time 10 the ticking Of watch.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22
4OUR FATHERS HOUSE," Oh
The Unwritten Word.

by DANIEL MARCH, ID. d., author OF the pop
ular "Night Scenes" This master In thought
and language shows us untold riches and beau-
ties In the Great House, with Its blooming tiow-
ers, Singing birds, Waving palms, Rolling clouds,
Beautiful bow, Sacred mountains, Delightful
rivers, Mighty oceans, Laundering voices Blaz-
Ing heavens and vast universe with countless
beings In millions of worlds, and reads to us In
each the Unwfitten Word. Rose-tinted paper,
ornate engravlngs and superb binding Rich
and varied In thought. "Chaste," "lfnsy and
graceful in style" "Correct, pure and elevatlng
IN it's tendency "Beautiful aud good" "a
household treasure Communications like the
above nom College presidents and Professors,
ministers ofall denominations, and the religious
and secular press all over the country. Its fresh
ness, purity of language, with clear open type,
fine steel engravings, substantial binding, and
low price, nuke it the book fer The AlaSscS. Agents
ARE selling from 30 TO l50 per week.
We want CleiHymen, School Te0chefS, smart
young men and Indies to Introduce the work for
lis In every township, and we will pay liberally.
No intelligent man or woman need be without
paying business
Send for circular, full description, and terms.
Address XIEGLER & AicCURnN,
l6S. Sixth Street, Phila., In
lW Race Street, CINCINNATI Ohio.
60 Monroe Street, Chicago, III.
G03 n. Sixth st., ST. Louis, Mo-,
or l02 Main St, Springfield, Mass.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

Notice IL hereby given that there will be a
Company, held at their office I'm Jackson Ohio,
ON Monday, January 2, 1871, for the purpose of
electing Directors for the ensuing year, and
transactinE such other business as may come
properly before said meeting
AIANSON RORNINs,
Jackson, Dec !, lS10-5w &eretary,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22
WARNER'S
DYSPEPSTA.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic is prepared eX-
pressly for Dypeptics and those suffering with
habitual COstiveness. tits a slightly stimulating
tonic and splendid appetizer; it strengths ems
the stomach and restores the digestive organs to
their healthy state.-Weak, nervous and dispep-
tic persons, should use WARMERS DYSPEPSIA
Tonic. For sale by druggists. One Dollar.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22
Article ".

Each person entering lands shall, as
far as in the power Of the Society, be pro
tectcd in the right ofpurchase ofan equal
amount OF railroad land next adjoining
his, for the space of three years.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Young ladies' desiring TO learn the trade can
have here an excellent opportunity.
Store In the new building on Broadway, near
POstOtfce.
Ladies' Will do well TO call before purchasing
elsewhere.
Oct. 1,'10--tf
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22

i, +, IlIOMAsl sety
Members present reported quite num-
Der who would join the Society but were
prevented from attending this meeting
Aon account eff pressing businessi and un-
fdoubtedly we may expect large addition
before starting.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-12-22
COUGH NO MORE.

Warmers Cough Bdlsdn is healing, soften
ing and expectoTating The extraordinary pow
er It possesses in Immediately relieving, and
eventually curing, the most obstinate eases OF
"a, Catarrh Hoarseness, Asthma and Consump-
tion Is almost incredible. So prompt is the re-
lief and certain its effects in al the above cases.
or any affection of the throat and lungs, that
thousands of physicians are daily prescribing 1t,
and one and all say that 1t is the most healing
and expectorating medicine known. One dose
always affords relief and in most eases one bot
tie effects cure Sold by druggists, in large bot
ties. Price One Dollar. 1t is your own fault If
you still cough and suffer. The Balsam will
cure
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
Building Loan WO9tgage
Notice of FOreciosure and sale.

MTHEREAS, Timothy Looney and Catherine
w Looney wife OF SAID Timothy. both Of the city
OF Portland IN the County OF Cumberland, on the
twenty second day Il June. 1871 bv their mortgage
deed OF that date, recorded in the Resstry of DEEDS
said county, book 356 page l2 conveyed to satd
city certain lot 81 land and the bu'ldiIgs thereon,
situated On the northerly corner OF Monument and
MOunti1rt streets in said Po .tlan . and founded
and described follows:
Beginning in the corner of said streets, thence
north-easterly in and by the DOrtherly line OF said
Monument street, forty five feet and four trnths of
loot to STAKE; thence nor h-westerly at right
giles with said street sixty-feet to stake; thence
south-w sterly parallel with said Monument street.
eishty-One feet TO Mountiort street; thence south
easteTly in the line OF Muunttort stree 10 the place
beyun at Uen the same premises conveyed to said
Catherine by Samuel l.. Car cton, aod by her con-
veS ell to salt Tim thy by her ed date1 June
fourth, Is I, and recorded the Kegist OF Deeds
TOR said County, book 35i page "a with authority in
tine OF the breach OF the nnition in sara mort
gage 10 Sc l said premises at auction and from the
proceeds TO pay the debt secured thereby. And
whereas the condition of said mortgage deed has
been broken 10y said Looneys:
his Is TO give notice that said house and lot VIII
be soli at puOc auction on So d premises. on the
fifteenth day of September, 1870 at ten o'clock IN
the forenoon, IoDthe reason and purpose Aforesaid
In wi ness whereof, l. Henry W. Hersey, IN be-
halt of said city, Treasurer thereof, by virtue OF
the authority given me in said deed. have hereunto
set hand, and give this notice this thirteenth day
Of August, 1870.
HENRY W. HERSEY,
Treasurer Portland.
aug 15-N&Th-t sen Is
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
Domestic n ews.
WA sEIENG TON.
HoNORS TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.

HONORS TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
WASHINGTON, Aug ia general order of
the Navy Department, Just issued, provides
that on the dav of Admiral Farragut's funeral
the national flag shall be displayed at all the
navy yards and stations and on board all ships
of the u ntei States now in commission and
seventeen minute guns will be hred at noon
from each navv yard. The commandant of the
navy yard at kittery will furnish proper fun
eral escort and will pay honors due the deceas-
ed. All officers of the navy and marine corps
will wear Grape on the left arm for 80 days.
THE sHIpBUILDERs TAX
The recent instructions from the internal
revenue Office suspe nding collection of taxes
on shipbuiders sales at Norwich, Conn, are
intended to apply TO all shipbuilding districts.
The question of liability OF shphuilders to
taxation is now under consideration, though
claims for refundng of taxes already paid on
shipbuilders' sales, founded on the non liability
of sbpbuilders to taxation will not for the
present be entertained.
ARREST OF A CONGRESSMAN
A warrant was issued to-day from the Police
Court for the arrest OF Congressman r. r.
Butler of Tennessee, for forgery.
LIGHTHOUSE APPROPRIATIONS.
1t has been decided that the unexpeuded bal.
anceS of lighthouse appropriations can be fully
expended during the present year ia conse-
quence of the words, "in addition to former
appropriations contained in this years appro-
priation BILL" This will secure the continu-
ance of the building and early finishing of
lighthou ses which are of great Importance to
commerce.
Prominent Republicans are discussing the
appointment of Hiram Walbridge as Secreta-
ry of State in the event of Secsetary Fish's re-
tirement.
NEW NATIONAL BANKS.
A number of national banks organized un-
der the new currercy law were to-day author
lied to commence business. Seven are in Hi
nos, three each in Iowa, Michigan and Mis-.
souri,, one in Wisconsin and two in Kentucky.
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16

NEW YORK. Aog. 15.- Cotton heavy; sales 395
bales; Middling np.nds at 1880. FIour-sales 9,7OO
bbs.; State and Western heavy; State at B 30 a
675; Round Hoop OHIO 635 q 65; Western at 80
O. 06; Southern at 25 q 10 90. Wheat declining;
and Mixed at 25. White at 65 Winter Red and
Amber Southern at GO a 10. Corn lower; sales
$1,000 bush; new Mixed Western at 81 q 915c. Uats
hrmer State al GO q 65c Western at 81 "a 53c. Pork
Lard heavy steam at 15s "a 16sc; kettle at II q 174,.
free at e6s a SC. Rice a1ii uii;
CAROLINA at 9 g &C. sugr heavy; Porto Rico at 81
g 10f Muscovado at 81 g 10c; tair to good refining
Stores Spirits Turpentine steady at 39c; Resin
strained at | so. Petroleum quiet; crude at 12 "a
121c; refined at "a D 24Ic. TaOw quiet at 81 % 93c
Freishts to Liverpool heavy and lower; wheat Cd.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Cattle market - Receipts
for the week 1881 Cattle, 33,946 Sheep and Lambs,
and 11,20s Swine. Cattle scarce in consequence OF
break down on the Erie road, and only of poor
quality. The receipts prevented an advance price;
quotations, however. remain same as last week.
Lambs are i'll similar stuati IN. Sheep unchanged.
~ fb. -a'
CHICAGO, Aug. l5-Four dull and lower. Wheat
deeinng aof S5c tor No. Corn quiet; No. at 70 q
9 !0lc for new, and G4c Tor old. Barley moderately
active &C ay at 10 81 g lS for No2 High Wines h'g1er
ers at !3c Live hogs at 90 q go tor common
Receipts-5,00O bbls flour, $4,000 bush wheat,
Ias,oSo ono Sush: corn 2o9oo bush oats, 1000 BUSH
shpments-sOoO bbls. f5ur, 900 BUSH wheat
1876 900 bush corn, $500 bush oats 1900 bush rye,
1900 bush. barley, 500 hogs.
CINCINNATI, Aug. Is Whiskey dul'at 94c. Mess
Pork at 20 90 Lard at 15a q Ice. Bulk meats--l3c
for shoulders, and l5c 10" sides. Bacon-l4 QD 144c
tor shoulders 81 les at lie for clear lb and 175c for
clear sides.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. Is Cotton dull and nomin-
al; Mddling uplands at l7Jc.
MOBILE, Aug. 15-Cotton quiet Mddling uplands
at 174c.
CHARLESTON, Aug 15.-Cotton dun; Middng
uplands at 17lc.
SAVANNAH, Aug. 15.-Cotton quiet; Middlng up
Ian Is at 173c
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
SOUTH CAROLINA.
WITHDRAWAL OF wHITTEMoRE.


CHARLESTON, Aug. 5-Whittemore has is
sued an address to his constituents, formally
withdrawing as candidate for the AID Congress.
He says: have no doubt of my nomination
or success, should enter upon the campaign
as candidate. / am not, however, a believer in
the idea that a man once elected TO Office has
an ownership of the Office All have the right
to aspire. and merit alone should decide the
question of choice. Seeing with regret the
discussions which have arisen in some parts OF
the State, and feeling anxious for the most
complete triumph of the Republican party in
October next, am willing to sacrifice, it need
be, my personal advancement as there are
some who wish to best DIV their compliments
upon another, and the question as to my ad-
mission, if elected, to the next Congress,
though there is no doubt in my mind, might
confuse my best and truest friends and COM
fort and aid my weakest enemies, am there
fore induced to withdraw my name from the
candidacy for the 42d Congress-
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16

from train at Concord, on Monday, fell under
the wheels and received severe if not fatal in
juries.
The Spanish Colonial minister telegrapbs to
Cuba that if the insurrection is not suppressed
by the LIST of September he will send 1900 more
troops.
Mazzni has been arrested in Florence and
sent to Galta.
A change has taken place in the Turkish
ministry.
Denver
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
PHILADELPHIA Coal Market.

PHILADELPHIA Aug. 13.-There was an active
and excited feeling in the market during the early
part OF the week but in the last few days it has be-
come much steadier, with an active demand, at our
preseut quotations. tor immediate shipments.
The following the prices of Coal the cargo at
Port Richmond, tor shipments east OF Borden
town and south OF Cape Henry; other points rates
are 4oc y ton higher than our quotations: Schuyl-
kin red ash. 81 25 @ 81 40; do steamboat, S4 so q
81 60; do oroken $3.50 q $4 70 do egg. $4 SO 81 70
do stove $40 e $40; do chestnut, 1910 a So 90;
Shenandoah steamboat 81 so; do broken "a Is; do
egg 81 Is; do stove 81 rs; do chestnut 81 90.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.-Freights-The follow
ing the current rates from Port Richmond the
week ending Aug. l2:-ro Bangor So 10 "a 225; Bath
81 90; Boston 50 % "a 81 40: East Cambridge So 20;
Danversport and dis So 25 q 80; Dorchester So 25
Newburyport 50 25; New Bedford 81 IS; Providence
50 90; Pawtucket and tow 81 80.
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
NOn-Resident Taxes

N the town OF New Gloucester in the County OF
1Cumberland, for the year 1869.
The following list OF taxes on the real estate of
nonresident owners in the town OF New Gloucester,
sor the year 1862 in bills committed to Joseph Cross
Collector of said town, on the 18th day of July, 1862
has been returned by him to me as remaining un-
paid on the 18th day of 40 it, 1870, by his certificate
of that date, and remains unpaid and notice is
charges are not paid into the Treasury said town
Within eigh;e cen months from the date of the COM
miment OF the said bills, much OF the real estate
taxed as will be sufficient to pay the amount due
therefor, including interest and charges, will with
out further notice b. sold at pubuc auction at Sew
al Gross Store, Upper Gloucester, in saif town,
Friday, the twenty-seventh DAY OF January, 1871,
at clock IN the afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
Delegates 10 the County Convention

Delegates 10 the County Convention
The Republican ward meetings last evening
to elect delegates to the County Convention to
morrow, were we'll attended. Delegates favor
able to the election of Gen. Chamberlain ere
chosen in every ward bnt the second. The
following are the names OF the delegates.
Ward 1. -Abiiah II. burlington, w. K. Neal +,
Robert R Perkins, Alfred Roberts, Ezekiel II.
Hanson, Win. A. Quincy.
Ward 2.-Bepjamin f. Mitchell, Emery
Cushing, George W. Davee George B. Knight,
Joseph l.. Weeks, Reuben Libby.
Ward 3-James M. Palmer, s. S. Rich, John
Dennis, VIM. L. L. Gill, VIM. Huse, Luther
Bradford.
ward Al. c. Shirley, J. H. Cressey, H.
N. Small, VIM. G. Twombloy, Orrin B. Whit
ten, George Hall.
WARD 5.-Percival Bonney, Aug. D. Mari,
r. o. Libby, John D. Lord H. G. Noyes, VIM.
H. Hayes.
WARD 6-Woodbury 8. Dana, franklin
Fox. Wm G. How, Samuel Waterhouse, John
w. Deering, Andrew M. Benson.
WARD Geo. w. Woodman, Brown
Thurston, Phillip Henry Brown, William H.
Green, Thomas J. Little, Russell w. Worces-
ter.
The delegates mentioned above are req uested
to meet at the Reception Room, City Building,
at four o'clock this afternoon, for the purpose
of felecting four delegates-at large.
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16
New York Wool Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13-For three days. Business
is only moderately active, though there is more in
lury tor Western fleece and Spring clip California
from manufacturers who are compelled to pay full
prices for all desirable lots Pulled is dull and
strong as fleece, while foreign is inactive.
Sales State and Western fleece within the range Of
43 q SIC, including tub washed at SOC; X and Xxx
Ohio az 4s g SIC; Michigan at A @ 49c; State at 45
42c for super extra; Spring clip California at % a
32c, including small 10 at 32I O. 334c; California
locks at 15c; DO pulled at 35 g SIC; Texas at 90 q
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16

Mr. Editor.-Will you allow me to express
through your paper the thanks of the Mount
Vernon Association to those ladies and gentle
men here who have kindly contributed to the
fund for protecting the premises from fire :?
The amount have collected is two hund red
and twenty dollars take great pleasure in
transmitting to those who have been thus ap-
precative of the claims Of the association, the
grateful Acknowledgements of the Board OF
Vice Regents, and in adding my own personal
thanks for the cordial spirit in which my appli-
cation has been met.
MARGARET j. M. SWEAT.
Vice Regnt for Maine