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The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20

The Lewiston Journal says that many citi-
Gems of that place came to Portland, Tuesday,
to witness the reception of Peabody's remains.
They were trifle early, but show the right
spirit. We hope that the fact of unusual ac-
tivity at the police office has no connection
with the Lewiston exodus.
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The Wool IN arket.


BOSTON, Jan. 19.-tReported for the Press 1.-THE
following is list of prices quoted this aiterDoon-
Domestic-Oh'o ana Pennsylvania pick. lock 60 0
65c; do choice Xxx so a 53c; fine % @ 49c; medi.
UNI 46 @ 4Sc; coarse 43 9 45c; Michigan extra and
Xxx IS q 4Sc; fine 43 q 45c; medium 43 a 45c; COM
mon ~ q I3c; other Western fine and x AZ q 45c;
80 a Soc: superfne a. a soc; No. at % a 35c;
combng fleece IS a. 6Oc California 25 "a &c y fb.
Fpreigr Woos-Canada combing 60 q 65c; Smyrna
wasne0 % a 35c, ana urwashed ~ az zoe; Buenos
Ayres 10 ? 34c; Care Good Hope rs q 35c; Gillian
2Sc y Id.
Remarks-The market remains quite steady and
nrm for all grades of fleece and the tendency OF the
market IS to higher prices as the season advances
and stock become more reduced. Pulled Wool has
Deen in fair demand and is firm with light receipts
and for combpg and delaine fleeces there is as fl m
feeling. The New York Shipping List says: The
demand for domestic feecrs from consume shas sen.
sibly improved tor the finer grades, most of the mil
having continued operations on Spring goods; ac-
companyng this renewa' of trade there a slightly
have thus tar been enabled to obtain all the Wool
they require at former prices. The low grades are
comparatively dull and without change in value.
Pulled Wool has also attracted more attention, and
choice grades have realized tul prices. The inferior
qualities are irregular and in OF the buyer. In
Philadelphia, The Commercial Lit says:-There has
been slight improvement in the general tone Of the
market since our last review; prices however are
without essential change, and the inquiry is mostly
confined to the higher grades. Otter descriptions
have also been in rather better request. Toe stock
ere Is relatively small, and the anufacturers
are bare of supplies holders are generally frmer.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20

NEW YORK, Jan. 19-Evening.-Money remains
easy at to per cent. Government and 6 to per
cent mixed collaterals. The discount market wss
quiet at to 10 per cent. for primebusness paper
Foreign Exchange firm in the improved demand at
1883 to 100 for long and 1904 for short sight. Gold
dull AMI steady throughout the afternoon. closing at
1918. The rates paid tor carrying to-day were per
cent. currency and 1906 per cent. gid. Govern
nts steady at the close; the decline of the morn
ing Drought in new BUYERS and considerable business
was transacted. Henry Ciewes g. Co. report the io-
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NILSSON RI.
FIRES IN ST. LOUI

FIRES IN SI. LVUIs.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.-The loss by fires in this
city during the first half of January was STA
686, and the insurance $174, 100. The probable
loss to insurance companies is $94, 430.
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United states District Court.
IunGF EnX pREsInINc

WEDNEsDAY.-A young man named Walter Ii
Thomas, Jr, was brought before the Judge on a writ
OF habeas corpus. The young man mad enlisted in
the regular army and joiued the troops at Fort
Preble As he was under age aud had enlisted with
out the consent of his parents the Judg" ordered his
discharge
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CITY HALL.-All our citizens will have am
pie opportunity to view the decorations in City
Hall, for those who are unable to be present at
the Peabody ceremonies can see them after
wards, as they will be permitted to remain long
enough for all to view them.
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NOTICES hereby given that the subser Iii or 4
IN been duly appointed ExeeutIK OF me W..
STEPHEN ORR, late OF Cape EuzapeA'
l., tho County Of Cumberland, deceased, and has
taken upon herself that trust as bse sad
All ersons having demands upon . as sams. and
ali nsTsons Indebted to said estate are called upon
to make payment TO AprGAIr. ORR Fxecutrts.
Cape Elizabeth, Jan, 4th, 1880 'a''uNA"
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--eoAL.-We would cali the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of John W. Deer
ing, No. 10 Commercial street.-The offers good
sn'nracite coal at nine dollars ton and Nova
Scotla wood at nine and half dollars cord
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20

CLOSE THE PLACES OF BUSINESS. Citi-
zen' writes to remind business men that they
can pay no more appropriate tribute to the
memory of Mr.. Peabody than to close their
places of business when his remains arrive.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20
entralRailrOad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First MOrtgageBonds,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX,
AT IS and Accrued Interest.

MANY PERSONS ARE SELLING
THEIR GOVERNMENT BONDS WHILE
THE PUEMIUM is STILL LARGE (as the
Treasury has promised to buy thirteen mill
lions in December) AND REINvESTINT THE
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS of the GEN.
TRIAL RAILROAD of IOWA, WHICH
PAY ABOUT ONE-THIRD MORE IN
TEREST. THE TIME TO MAKE SUCH
REIMBURSEMENT is while the Treasury -
buying, and Governments are at a premium.
THE ROAD DOES NOT RUN THROUGH
A WILDERNESS, where it would have to
wait years for population and business, but
through the most thickly settled and product
i've agricultural counties in the State, which
gives each section lar e traffic as soon as com
pleted.
1t runs through the great coal fields OF
Southern Iowa to the North where coal is in
dispeHsabe and must be carried.
1t runs from the great lumber regions OF the
North, through district of country which 10
destitute of this prime necessity.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., of n. Y, and bonds can be is
sued only at the rate of $4,000 per mile, or on
ly half the amount upon some other roads
Special security is provided for the principal
and for the payment of interest.
The New York Tribune says 'this is -splen-
did enterprise, and deserves the most liberal
aid"
The New York Independent says, "We know
the Central Railroad of Iowa is one of the
great and good works of the age. It's Direc-
tors include many of our leading bank prsAr
dents and other gentlemen of high charaotSf,
who have means enough to build two or three
such roads out of their own pockets, so that all
its affairs will be ably as well as honestly man
aged. The Central of Iowa will be to thar
State what the New York Central Is to this.
except that it runs through far richer coun-
try. We therefore recommend tue Centrai
Iowa Bonds, with entire confidence IN tner
value. TIE truth is, that First Mortgage Of
GIG. 600 per mile upon a road running through
such country cannot be otherwise than safe.
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon a road running through such rich and
already well-settled part eff Iowa, can well be
recommended as perfectly safe as well as very
profitable investment. Pamphlets, with map,
NAV be obtained, and subscriptions Will be
received in Portland by
SWAN Il BARRETT.
Corner Middle and Pium Streets.
and in New York at THE CoMPANY's oF-
FICE. No SO PINE ST., at the BANK OF
NORTH AMERICA, A WALL ST.
Bonds sent tree. Parties Subscribing through
local agents sriu look to them for their safe delfr-
cry.
Pamphlets sent by mail on application.
w. IL. sHATTUCK,
TREASURES
jan5diuisSW
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Thursday Morning, January 20, 1870.
Portland and Vicinity.


AUCTION COLUMN.
woolens, Worstejs, Ger. A. Bird & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Portland Theatre-Matinee Saturday afternoon
Promenade Concert-Forest City Bana.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Forec'osure-Samuel Dudley.
Cheap Fuel-John w. Deering.
Country store for Sae-Eli b. Bean.
Notice.. Fl. Stebbins.
Notice-Estate OF Russell Cole.
Notice-Es state of Levi Knight.
Notice of Assignment-T. n Haskell.
Good Rent, Cheap-Geo. f. Foster.
Biidgton Academv-Thoa. II. Meas.
Copartnersaip-Whitn & Thomas.
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JUDGE KINGsBCRY PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-State VS. Levi Lane and Ann ane.
Intoxication and disturbance. Continued two weeks
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20

JANUARY TERM WALTON. j., PRESIDING.
WEpyEspAY-No cause being ready for trial
Court adjoure to Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-20

The IRoNcLADs.-The Terror and Miantono-
mob, with the Geyden as escort, have received
orders to leave Boston for Portland this morn
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Ii. *. HUNT,
Merchant and Auofioueey

MO 316 Congress Street, will, on Thursday even
IN ing, Feb. II, at O'Clock, sell at Auction large
consignment of Staple and Fancy Goods.
Auction sales every evening. Goods will be sold
during the day in lots to suit purchasers whoesa
prices. Cash advanced on all descriptions OF goods
Consignments not limited.
february IL, 1868. diff
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Great Auction sale of
FUR GOODS.

Sale to Close Sundry COnsign-
mentS.
ON FRIDAY, January 21st, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. I
" shall sell. to close sundry consignments, at
salesroom Is Exchan,e S rect, Furniture, Carpets,
Cookery and Glass Ware, Castors, Cutlery, Nails,
Groceries. Cloths and clothing, lot Fancy Goods
Hoop Skirts, White Spreads Blankets, &C., sc.
At private sale, three Desks, three Show Cases.
jan19td +. -. BAILEY, Aucs'r.
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M AINE.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Press.l
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.

Special Dispatch to the Daily Press.l
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 19-In the contested election
case of Henry X. Bradbury VS.. John W. Lane,
in the Hollis district, the arguments have been
concluded by J. W, Bradbury of Augusta 70
Bradbury, and George G. Yeaton of South
Berwick for Lane. Without doubt the report
of the committee will retain Mr.. Lane in the
seat. Tomorrow has been assigned for the
hearing Of the case of Peter G. Keegan vs.
William Dickey, in the Madawaska district
ITO Associated Press
FARMERS CONVENTION.
LEWISTON, Jan. 19-The Farmers Conven-
ton, under the auspices of the Maine Board of
Agriculture, met to-day in this city. The FORE
noon was occupied in the discussion of the SUBJ
ject of the formation of agricultural societies.
In the afternoon the Maine State Agricultural
Society held its annual meeting and elected
Hon. Seth Scammon, of Scarboro', President;
s. L. Boardman, of Augusta, Secretary; VIM.
E. Morris, of Portland, Treasurer Iu the
evening Lieut. Gov. Simon Brown, of Massa-
chusetts delivered lecture on Farmers
Cluhs
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Horses. Carriages, &c, at Auction

LIVERY SATURDAY, at II O'Clock A. NJ, on NJ W
~ market lot Market street, l shall sell Houses
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
NEXT SATURDAY,
stock of n Harness Maker, four new
Harnesse., Circinsles, Haiters, Whip
Sockets, Whips, Ac.
Apl29. +. o. BAILEY, Auctionetr.
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4 S
The Stock market was weaker at the close ct the
day, with general decline in Railroads. Mscellan-
eous shares were heavy and lower. Express stocks
were dull. The market closed heavy at 5 P. M. at
fba ollo ota
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Il. A. BIRD a. CO., AucfioneeTs.
OFFICE II EXCHANGE ST

WOOlens, WOrStedS, Dress Goods,
&c.
"E shall sell on Saturday next at 10 O'Clock A.
w M, at No. IA Exchange street, to close con-
sgnmenis, Blankets, Wooden Cloths, Flaunels, Dress
Goods consisting of Popns, Reps, Mohairs, Prints.
a lot OF Wor.,ed Shawls, Caps. leggings. Glove
and Handkerchief Boxes.
Also, Boxes Saleratus, Boxes Coffee Theoretically
sea'ed, concentrated Extract Beet &c.
Jan 20 dtd
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NEWS SUMMARY.
Domeatro Affairs.


Gold closed yesterday at 1131.
The New York Legislature has adjourned
sine de.
General Sherman yesterday wrote to
Senator Wilson requesting him to fix the
regular army at $4,000.
"A bank in Auburn, New York, was yes
terday robbed of $31, 900 in greenbacks in a
most impudent manner.
Another legal tender case will be brought
before the Supreme Court of the United
States for argument next December.
The usury law for the District of Colum-
bia fixes the legal rate of interest at per
cent, but permits contracts to be made at 10
per cent.
1t is said that the members of the con-
ference committee appointed yesterday by
the Speaker of the House, on the Income Tax
law, are all in favor of its re-enactment.
"A coinage bill-being q codifcation of
all the laws on the subject-will be sent to
Congress to-day by Secretary Boutwell,. 1t
proposes to dispense with the silver dollar.
"A resolution offered by Mr.. Wiley was
agreed to in the Senate yesterday directing
the Education Committee to inquire into the
expediency of dividing the net proceeds of
public land sales among the several States for
educational purposes.
1t is reported from Washington that the
legal-tender cases which were so mysteriously
withdrawn when they came up for argument
last week before the Supreme Court, owe
their early decease to some New York bankers
who expected to profit by it.
In the course of debate in the Dominion
Parliament on the Fenian scare, the Govern
ment stated that they were acting on definite
information, and not on mere runners All
the volunteers had not been withdrawn from
the frontier, as there was still danger ahead.
-Valmaseda and the Governor of Santiago,
it is stated, refuse to obey orders either from
there is a conflict of authority between the
Governor of Castle Cabanas and General
Caibo. Spanish defeats are reported.
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Numerous Carlists have been arrested on
the Spanish frontiers.
The Great Eastern has been leased for
five years to lay submarine cables.
-Prim says that the Spanish edifce will
be crowned before the end of May.
Olivier is trying to effect compromise
between the French capitalists and laborers
The ship Tamerlane, from Havana, foun-
dered at sea on March 81. Her crew was
saved.
On the 10Th proximo an amnesty for
press offenses is promised by the French
Government.
Hostility to the PyebtScitup is increasing
in Paris. Napoleon was coldly received at
review yesterday.
Large sums are being subscribed in Flo
renee for a statue of Savonarola, as protest
against the Gcumenical Council.
-Shipowners are said to be sadly disap-
pointed in the Suez Canal. Screw steamers,
especially, are sure to meet with accidents.
Miss Lewis, the American sculptor,
now in Rome, has received several orders
from the eminent connoisseur, the Marquis
of Butte.
Two of the victims of the Greek brigands
have been buried in Athens, the King, the
diplomatic corps and numerous strangers at
tending the funeral. All the brigands have
been killed or captured.
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MEMORANDA.


Ship City OF Hamilton, Phillips, from London for
Philadelphia, anchored at Deal 18th inst.
Ship Ladoga, Wiley, hence, at London 11th inst.
Ship Arcturus, Edwards, hence via Fayal, at Flush
ing 18th inst. "
inst FOR Liverpool, with 4046 bales cotton, weighing
2,011, ,917 pounds, valued at s435 40091.
Ship Astronom, Klopper, from Baltimore for Phi
ladelphia passed Fortress Monroe 25th inst.
Steamship YaZoo, Catharne, for Philadelphia via
Havana, cleared at New Orleans 21st inst. Passen-
gers for Phladelphia-Simon Botagan and wife, c.
A. Cramer. Cargo for do.-50 bales cotton, 40 do.
moss, Id do. hides, "a do skins, sacks wool and
Steamship Centpede, Doughty hence, at savan-
nah yesterday
steamer Susan, Grumley hence, at New Haven
oath inst, and left to return.
Steamer George II. Stout Ford hence, at George
town, D. c., 25th inst.
inst, and sailed A. M. 25th inst to return.
Bark Phoenix, Mellsted, for Philadelphia, sailed
Bark Ocean Eagle, Luce, hence, at Matanzas 18th
instant.
Brig Raven, Leighton for Philadelphia, remained
at Cardenas 10Th inst, to sail in a few days.
Brig Eliza Mclaughlin, HILBERT, for Philadelphia,
sailed from CuXhaven 10th inst
Brig James Davis, Stowers for Philadelphia, sailed
from Cardenas 18th inst
Brig Five Brothers, Thurlow, was loading at Ha-
Brig Hunter, bound SOUTH was passed oath inst,
~ miles north of Hatteras-perhaps the Hunter
Wilson. hence for Sisal
Brig George E. Dale, Pierce, from Matauzas, at
| Portland Path inst.
schr Agnes Repplier, McFadden, hence, at Wash
! sehr c. H. Moler, Brown, cleared at Boston 23d
| inst for Philadelphia.
Schr d. S. Siner Huntley, at Boston 24th inst from
| Baltimore.
schrs Maabar, McCarty, and j. B. vandusen,
Young, hence at Boston 24th inst.
| SchTs w. w. Pharo, Jackaway, and r. Wanna
man, Brewer, for Philadelphia, sailed from Bath 22d
| instant.
| Schr Hiawatha Lee sailed from Newburyport 22d
| inst. for Philadelphia via ProvncetoWn.
Schr Gen. Grant, Colburn. hence, at Norfolk oath
| instant.
schr w. E. Barnes, Arey hence, at Newburyport
| 23d inst.
Schr Abigail Haines Smith, hence, at Newbury-
| port Path inst.
Schr Nadab, Cheney, at Newburyport Gath inst.
| from New Castle, Del
Schr 1. @. G. Wishart, Mason, cleared at New
| York 25th inst for Jacksonville.
Schr M. b. Mahoney, hanson, hence at Boston
25th inst.
Schr S. @. Watson, Adams, for Philadelphia, sailed
from Nantucket 10Th inst.
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fred several shots and showered their favorite
missiles, broken bricks, at the unoffending
colored men. One or two persons were
slightly injured, and two arrests were made.
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CENTRAL OFFICE, No. 1O5 s. FIFTH STREET
(Two doors below Chestnut streeD,
ES II A B L d 1852.
The sale of Revenue Stamps is still continued at
the Old Established Agencies
W The stock comprises every denomination printed
by the Government, and having at all times large
simply we are enabled to I'LL and forward (by Mail or
EXpress) all orders Immediately upon receipt mat
ter of great importance.
United States Notes, National Bank Notes, Drafts
on Philadelphia and Post once Orders received in
ANY information regarding the decisions OF the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue cheerfully and
gratuitously furnished.
Revenue Stamps printed upon Drafts, Checks, Re-
ceipts etc.
The following rates OF commission are allowed on
Stamps and Stamped Paper:-
onss6 and upwards. s..,.,............... per cent
" 100 ...................."
+" 300 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Address all orders, ETC., TO
STAMP AGENCY,
No. sO4 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
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no ALL WANTING FARMS IN A LOCAL


ity Exempt from Fevers, and Lung Complaints
To Farmers, Horticultursts Mechanics, Capt.
talists, Gentlemen Of Leisure, Invalids, and
all wanting a homestead in climate Of un-
surpassed salubrity, exempt from the rigors
of a Northern winter, and in close connec-
ton with the commercial centres of the South. Few
If any sections offer such combination OF induce
ments as the town Of Aiken, 8. c., and It's vicinity
for q desirable and permanent home. A pamphlet
Of 81 pages now ready, containing description OF
the climate soils, and the nature Of the products in
the vicinity Of Aiken, especially fruit cereals cotton
corn, vegetables ETC., including extracts from
letters OF distinguished visitors, correspondents
action Of town councils inviting emgrants, ETC., to
which is added descriptive list of property for sale
including improved farms, orchards, vineyards
water powers, kaolin deposits, unimproved lands,
and town residences. For sale by &. j. G. WOOD,
Real Estate Agent, Aiken, s. @. The book will be
sent by mail on receipt OF price, 80 cents Address
J. c. DERBY, Publisher, P. o. Box No. 1889, New
York. until 1st OF February, after that date a
Aiken, s. G. IT 3m
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GALE OF COPPER SCALE

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR,
April 12, 1870. }
There will be offered for sale at public auction
FRIDAY, May 6, 1870, at IL O'Clock NJ, at the
United States Navy Yard, WASHINGTON, about
SEVENTY THOUSAND 10000 POUNDS OF COP
PER SCALE, in lots to suit purchasers.
1t can be examined at any time previous to the
day of sale upon application to the Commandant Of
the Washington Navy Yard
Samples of similar scale have shown 50 per cent.
of metallic copper.
One-half the purchase money must be deposited
at the time of sale, and twelve days will be allowed
to remove the scale from the yard, otherwise the
deposit Will be forfeited TO the Government.
Ali payments to be made in Government funds,
ward 4 IL tuth6t
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CLEARED YESTERDAY.

Steamship Fanita Freeman, New York, John r. Oil.
Steamer W. Whilldin, higgins, Baltimore, a.
Groves, Jr.
Bark Meaco, Christian, Cardenas, Madeira & Cabada.
Schr Gen. Conner, Cousins, Matanzas, Knight ~
Sons.
Scbr j. Wilson, Coney, Boston, L. Audenried & Co.
Schr Ellen Perkins, Perkins, Rockport do.
Schr K. Ii. Atwood, Brown, Boston, do.
Schr American Eagle, Mcfarland Boston, do.
Schr Jas. Martin, Baker, Boston, do.
Schr j. Williamson, Corson, Providence do.
SchT j. Beatty, Price, Richmond, Va ID. Cooper.
Schr Jos. w. Wilson, Somers, Boston, do.
Schr William James, Outten, Richmond, do.
Brig St. Peter was cleared 22d inst. for Arecibo, p.
r., by Dalett Il Son-not as before reported.
Schr Emma G. was cleared 25th inst for MatanZas,
by Daett q Son-not as before reported.
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THE PRIMO CIPAL POT
Il FOR THE SALE OF
REV N U e S 7 A M s,
No aA4 CHESNIIT STREET.
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oovERNMENr SALES.
ovFRNMENT SALE OF CLOTHING AMI
VI EQUIPAGE AND QUARTERMASTRRs

~ ovFRNMENT SALE OF CLOTHING AND
NJ EQUIPAGE AND QUARTERMASTRRs
DEPUTY QUARTERMAsrER-G GENERALS OFFIcR(
PHILADELPHIA, April "a, 1870.
Will be sold at Public Auction, at Schuylkh Ar
senal, on THURSDAY, May 26, 1870, commencing AZ
10 O'Clock A. M, under the direction Of Captain
William II. GIN, Military Storekeeper, United States
Army, large lot Of unserviceable and damaged
Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage and Quar-
ternaster's Stores consisting of
1851 Blankets [wOoen),
1856 Uniform Coats,
1901 Uniform Jackets,
IS Great Coats,
44b Sack Coats
d312 pairs TrOwsers,
125 pairs Drawers,
lob Flannel Shirts
1902 pairs Stockings,
2l1 Forage Caps,
COG pairs Boots,
1903 pairs Bootees,
5000 Shelter Tents,
$500 Canteens,
4,3O4 Knapsacks (strapped)
and other articles.
TERMS CASH, payable in United States cur
rency.
All property purchased must be removed within
five days.
Goods will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
Catalogues will be furnished on application at this
office, or at the office Of Captain GILL; SchHyhll
Arsenal or at the auction rooms OF NJ. Thomas q
STEWART VAN VLIET,
Deputy Quartermaster-General and Brevet Major
General United States Army 266t
GOV E r N ME t S A E.
At the AUGUSTA ARSENAL, near Augusta
Georgia, on WEDNESDAY May %, 1870 there will
be sold at Public Auction, commencing at 10 O'Clock
A. M, the following property, wiz
Iron Cannons.
1856 Springfield Rifle Muskets.
105 Sharps and Burnside's Carblnes.
Navy Revolvers (Confed. Manuf)
6500 Parts OF Sets OF Infantry and Cavalry Accou-
trements.
1000 spare parts of small Arms.
142 Cavalry Saddles.
45O Curb Brides and other parts of Horse Equip
ments.
146 Horse Blankets.
SO Surcingles.
as pairs spurs and Straps.
1000 rounds Carbne Cartridges.
2,51d, 1eS Percussion Caps for MusSets; NUS e
8lS parts or Artillery, Harness and Equipments.
$500 lbs Wrought Iron, scrap.
31s lbs. Cast Iron, scrap.
2 sets Mule Harness.
A lot OF small articles, including a quantity OF
secondhand Backsmiths, Carpenters and Harness
makers Tools.
quantity of Shovels, Spades, Scythes Grind
stones, Wheelbarrows, etc
portable Steam Engine, 2horse power.
Chain Lathe, "a horse swing
Screw Lathe, 19 horse swing.
l Slide Rest Lathe.
46 lbs. Phosphorus, gross weight.
$50 lbs. Refined Chlorate OF Potassa.
b5 gallons Green Turpentine.
The Phosphorus and Chlorate of Potassa are OF
good quality.
Terms of sale.-Cash on day OF sale.
ID. w. FLAGLER,
Capt of Ordnance Brevet 1t. Col. u. S. A.
4226 Commanding Augusta Arsenal