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The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

Our genial friend, DR.. ]. A. Ward, Of
Chillicothe, formerly Of this plsce,
dropped in upon us last week like one
from the clouds. The Doctors friends
will be pleased 10 learn that he is looking
we'll. He returned to Chillicothe last
Monday,
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

Quite number Of the prominent law
yors Of this judicial Circuit aro attend
ing the present session of the Circuit
Court At this place.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

The OAK LEAF.-The genuine ehas
ter Oak Stoves have an oak leaf on the
side doors, and are stamped with the
name Of "G,Ies F. Filley, St. Louis.
Whcn buying one Of them, therefore
lock for these proofs of its geuuincness,
: and reject all that do not have them.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.-Mr. Ly
mott has added to his stock Of tinware
and stoves . complete assortment Of cut
lery and hardware, which he has been
Receiving and opening the past week.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

SCHOOL TAx.-The following is the
amount Of school tax collected in this
county, for 1869, and the names of the
township clerks to whom IL tss been paid
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

Moss. Edwards & Griffith, the court
house contractors, and Mr.. Gustav Bach.
man, the architect, have arrived, and com.
uenced work sgain on the building.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

The fine weather of the past two weeks
has had q beneficial effect upon wheat,
and from present appearances 6ue yield
may be anticipated.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14
Respectfully,

Who told him We arc going to marry =?
That lawyer in New York, We mean, who
sent us his card with these words con.
spicuously displayed: II have been fs.
teen years in the dirorce business. Hav.
ing been consulted by over thirty thou
saud persons on the subject of divorce, l
refer to my numerous clients for whom
l have obtained divorces" Uahappy
wretch, where do you expec. to hide your
shame whea in the day Of fnal retribu,
tion the thirty thousand souls you have
divorced shall stand in an accusing at
titude before you, and you shall realize
tho full meaning Of the words, "whom
God hathjoined together let not man put
assunder ?" The card was sent us for
publication, but as we believe that too
@any inducements are now held out to
married parties to procure divorces, We
cannot conscientisusly advertise this law.
yer's sinful calling. Why, tits shocking to
good morals, as we'll as tho refinement Of
our people, the way divorces are now Oh.
tanned on the most trivial disagreements.
and it would be fnc thing, aye, q right.
cons thing, If our law makers wodld shut
down on this divorce business. Well
keep the card, however. and give it to our
better-haE-wben We get one-S,r future
reference. She may want to get divorce.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.

pEPARrURxs OF NAILS.
For Wright City, daily (szcspt ssaday) st $50 ~
Lost, Branch, Monday. :s.. ."..0.oo
Auburn, Tees, Thurs., sAt,...". .-..e.oo
AshSey, Tuesdays and Fridegs......"e.oo
Cap. p.su-Gris, wsdnssdays."...."""o.oo
Truxton, Fridays. ...."...o."o.oo
The msils close at Q O'Clock on the evontog
ptsviuas to their departures.
ARRIVALS.
From wrishtcity. . daily tsxcs9t Sunday 500 n
Lost Branch, Mondsys.""".s..."."5.o
Auburn, Tues., Thurs. and Sat ,....boo
Ashley, Wednesdays and saturdsys.e.oo
Cap-au.G Girls, Wednesday,. "....."6.oo
Tra8ton, Fridays ..."6oO
B. CRUMP, P. NJ.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14
LOCAL AND COUNTY.

Sec Assessors "Notice Of Appeals" in
another column.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

I will sell my residence adjoining The
'tewn Of Troy, for 1900. If not sold
BY the LIST Of May, 1870, I will rent
For terms Of sale or rent apply to s. z
Woolfnlk.
m21w4 J. " BARKS.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

GRAND JURY.- The following list Of
names, composing the Grand Jury of this
county, was kindly furnished us by CIR.
cult Attorney Peers:
Jno. M. Reeds, Foreman. g. A. Palmer,
J. D. Shelton, Ctsrb, L. o. Tucker,
Jos. Shelton, ND. L. Verdier,
-Jssse Thompson, Jesse Thompson,
g. W. Hardesty, Jonathan Ingram,
II. H. Jones, J. J. Ogden,
IS 3. Sdifee, TO. Wifkefsons
John Fisher. W. Bryant, Sr.
y. N. Howell,
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-04-14

both Stock and IRufy6f 9puhes.
TT has guarantee Capital to poll holders of
L $'5O,00O With a double liability Of $500. 900.
Tho new insurance Inv Of Missouri requires al,
Insurance Companies doing business in this State
to deposit with the Insurance Commissioner OF
the State, acceptable securities to the amount Of
800 900, which "makes assurance doubly sure."
1t issues liberal policy, non iorfeiting and in:
contcstnble except for fraud. and allows tAe in
sured to travel in any part Of the United States,
the British Provinces an4 Europe, at any timo
and In any way. ... .-,- - .. -. ga
The DeSoto agrees to pay the amount Of each
Life Policy to the assured paruy at eighty or
dcatho Other compauiee pay only at death.
Persons attaining the age Of eighty hre often
more in want of means than their heirs. NOS
In Cash Companies. after sixteen full pay wcnts
on the Ordinary Life Table, the accumulate d div-
idends will ordinarily render unnecessary any
additional payments. In a half noto Company
the assured has to pay ds long as he Epes. CO..
Divides surplus among policy holders tates
only frse class risks. Katen as Low as leading
cash Companies. No extra charge for insurinS
| females.
ALL POLICIES NON -FoRFEITABLR.
The private fortanes of the stockholders of tho
DesoTo MUTUAL will r'obahly aggregate
Trenty Million Dollars. ''t '9Lo -t9H
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NEWS OF TIE DAY.
10 sho,o the very age and body Of the 7anaea. y

AT the October term of the U. 8. Supreme
Court the case Of Knox va. Lee will come up
for reargument. 1t is question OF sequestIa'
ton under the Confederate law, and IN the
decision of Judge Davis, OF Texas, be charged
the jury that payment can be made IN legal
tender notes Of the u. S. The difficulty was
upon this instruction, and the argument has
been ordered because it opens up the whole
question OF the constitutionality OF the Legal
tender acts Of Congress.
The u S. flagship Severn arrived at Havana
on the goth ultimo from Jamaica. The U. 5.
Consul at Kingston, Dir. Wheeler, is dead.
MIR. Phillips, Consul at Santiago de Cuba, has
taken his place. The Severn left at Kingston
the crew of the schooner Champion, lately I'M
prisoned at Santiago de Cuba.
Ameetug is called for this afternoon, at five
o'clock, of Virgiaians resident in Baltimore and
of the community at large, to express sympathy
and extend relief to the sufferers by the fearful
disaster which has brought lamentation and
mourning to Richmond, and indeed to the whole
of Virginia.
Thomas Hoffman, who, with Edward Grier
and Edward Dennis, robbed tho messenger OIL
the Harnden Express Company in Baltimore
last May, and who broke Jail and was captured
in Indiana, was convicted on Saturday aud sen
fenced to ten years in the penitentlary
Next Sunday, the S:h of May, the speca
election will take place in the French empire tc
decide upon the ameliorations and concession:
OF the empire, and also upon the continuance o
the Emperor's dynasty in the person OF his SON
On Friday night disturbance took place
between some members Of circus troupe ant
citizens at Ekton, Nd. Several persons were
beaten and one man named William Rudolph
fatally cut by co.ored man.
Gen. CEas Grey, who died in England re-
Gently, was next brother of the present Ear
Grey, who is childlcss, and was cr 10 the title
ana the large estates Of Northum boriand. Eag
land.
General Lee arrived at Wi!miDetouThursday,
on his way home aud was warmly greeted. The
Cadets of Gen. Colston's Academy acted as az
escort His health is thought to be improved.
\ rumor at San Francisco is to the effect
that the Central Pacific Railroad Company las
purchased the California Pacii, Railroad tol
three million OF dollars.
The Indian Peace Commissioners will meet
| in Washington to II jrrow to make arrange.
ments for returning to the Indian country
with the view Of quoting existing troubles.
Secretary Boutwell, has Issued orders for the
purchase OF four millions of bonds and the sale
of the same amount Of gold during May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02

EDUCATIONAL AssoCIATIoN.-T Educa-
tiopa! Association Of Virginia will hold its
next annual meeting in Warrenton on the 18th
day of July. This is an association of gentle
men of our State formed in the interests Of
the cause of education. 1t has been in opera
ton ever since the war and this will b. Its
fifth annual session. The subjects discussed
will lie both instructive and interesting and
lectures will be delivered by several gentlemen
OF distinction and ability. This body contains
among its members some of the most able and
learned men in the State of Virginia. We
fod in the list before us the names of Rev DR.
Curry, NJ. Schele DeVere, B. j.. Glider
sleeve, George f. Holmes Jno. 3. Minor,
Jas P. Holcombe, Gen Robt. +. Lee, S.
Maupin, D. Lee Powell, Gen. +. H. Smith,
Commodore NJ. F. Maury G. H. Winston
and others of we'll known ability, many of
whomhave sign flied their intention OF being
present About a hundred members are ex-
pected to attend.
For the benefit of teachers in the surround
ing country We will state the subjee which
arc expected to come up for discussion. it
being understood that any subject whatever
relating to the cause Of education may be
brought to the attention OF the Association.
lat. The study of English, and the modes
OF its study in Primary, Academic and Col
legiate Institutions.
md The Merits and Defects OF prevailing
schemes of Common School Education in the
United States
3rd Improvements of Instruction in Reed
ing and Eoouton.
18th. Histories of the United States.
9TH. Tbs best methods OF teaching the un
learned both young children and adults the
elements of knowledge, particularly the art
of Reading.
9Th. The proper curriculum OF instruction
to be recommended for primary and secondary
schools. ascertaining the most profitable Sc
quencs and arrangement Of studies - Warren
ton Ln9cr.
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LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

| Correspondence of the alexandria Gazette.
RICHMOND, April 3O.-Tbe all absorbing
topic is still the HORROR of Wednesday. An
other death is reported to day, that Of Mr.. W.
G. Durham son Of T. G. Durham, for many
years leading dry goods merchant Of Balt'
more. MIR. D. was educated at Hallowel's
school, in Alexandra, and was the head Of a
leading business firm in this city.
All the wounded arc in moro comfortable
condition to day, Col. Brent is doing well, but
it will be impossible to remove him to his home
for some weeks. Elk. Gov. Wells is better, and
Mr.. Chandler will be out in day or two.
Resolutions of respect to the memory OF
Bland, the colored Senator, were adopted by
theSenate to day. They were reported byLicut.
Gov. Marye, who accompanied their presenta-
ton with few appropriate remarks Eulo-
CYSTIC remarks were also made by Messrs. Pen
deton, Waddel Massey and Wood.
The weather, to day, having become much
| more pleasant, hundreds, among whom, were q
number of ladies, have visited the scene Of the
terrible catastrophe, although but few are per-
mitted o enter the building at one time
Though the architects Of the city have ex
amincd the Capitol and pronounced the walls
safe, the public are inclined to doubt it.
1t is proposed to make secure the ceiling OF
the Senate by means of props, or pillars in
the chamber There is strong disposition to
tear down the present building and erect new
and more convenient Capitol, but it will be dlf-
fcult to obtain majority of the Legislature to
agree to this. There is Discrimination on the
par of many to give up the old house, around
which cluster so many historic rccollectons;;
The Legislature still meets at the Ballard
House. To day the House Of Delegates passed
the bill providing for general election. The
| Senate did no business OF Importance. There
was considerable discussion about securing a
place for the temporary meeting OF the Genera
Assembly, but the two houses could not agree
and the subject went over until Monday: A
| bill was introduced in the Senate to amend the
code in relation to vacancies in the Office oil
Judge, which provides that the office OF judge
Shall be deemed vacant if he fails to qualify
within ninety days after election. The code
prescribes thirty days.
Resolutions returning thanks to the Consti
tuional Convention of Illinois, for their mani
festation Of sympathy 10 our recent sttIctlol
were unanimously agreed to in both houses.
Bills making appropriations Tor the remova
Of Virginia soldiers from Arlington and Gettys
burg to Hollywood cemetery, were placed or
the calendar of the House.
The Court of Appeals in consequence OF the
loss and dsarrangcment OF its papers, and tc
give time to the clerk to re arrange and put tc
rights the records, &C.. has aci burned until thu
10th of May.
General Candy and his personal staff left
Richmond to day for the North on the Chesa
peakc and Ohio train this evening.
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MILITARY ORDER.-The following military
orders were issued last Saturday by General
Candy -
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, |
RICHMOND, Va, April 80, 1870. J
Under authority from the headquarters of
the army the undersigned hereby reiinquishes
the command OF the Department Of Virginia.
All general staff officers now serving in the de-
partment will report by letter to Brevet Major
General Mcdowell commanding the Depart.
ment OF the East The officers Of the personal
staff will proceed under instructions, hereafter
to be given. to the headquarters of the Depart
ment of tho Columbia aud report for duty.
The records of tho Department of the Poto
mac, Department of Virginia, {old. and OF
the First Military District, will be transferred
to the Adjutant General Of the Army. The
records OF the Department of Virginia, new
since February /, 1870, will prepared for
transfer to the headquarters OF the Department
of the East.
Until otherwise directed by General Mellow
ell, Lieut.. Colonel Dickinson Woodruff, Acting
Assistant Inspector General, will take charge
of the Assistant Adiutant Generals Office OF
the Department of Virginia.
By command of Brevet Major General Candy:
LOUIS V. CAZTARC, A. A. A. G.
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DIED.

year Of his age, MAUKY, only son Of Thomas
II. and Mamie Ii McRoberts. @s-The friends
of the family are invited to attend his funeral,
on Tuesday, the 3rd instant: at y m, from tie
residence Of his grandmother, Mrs. John w.
Marry, No. 392 G street, Washington.
On Saturday, the SOth ultimo, Mrs. MARY
D. SWIFT, relict Of the late VIM. RobeFdeau
Swift, in the SD year Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02
BUILDING MATERIAL,

A LEXANDKlA PLANNING Mills.
ROBERT JAMESON. BOYD Il. SMITH
JAMESON e. SMITH,
JOHN r. LAMBDEN, Superintendent,
Nos. % and 81 Water st..
Are prepared to furnish at short notice 81
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS.
BALLUSTERS,
Newell POSTS.
WEATHER-BCARDIN
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
~ PANELS, &C., &c.
And to execute all kinds of Scroll Saving
Growing and Surfacing done in the best m an =
nor. they viii also furnish plans aud specif-
cations for dwellings, stores and other building
iy2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02

The House of Representatives Oh Saturday,
adopted resolution to adjourn on Thursday
next, to the following Monday.
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Letters from Gov. Walker aud Gen. Candy
are published. in which the former sckDowl-
edges the kindness and humanity of the latter,
and his prompt tender of assistance to aid the
living and relieve the suffering. General Can
by, in reply, expresses bis sincere regret that
he and those with him were Sd utterly power
less to do anything in mitigation of the great
and abiding sorrow that has befal!en the State
and city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02
DAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.
REDUCTION IN PRICE.

This popular Manure the original Raw Bone
Phos phste, has been thoroughly tested during
the past fifteen years and is recommended with
confidence to farmers and gardeners IS being
equal to any Manure in the market both rs a
crop grower and fertilizer.
l am prepared to fill all orders from bag
upwards. Price S54 por zoos lbs.
THOS. PERRY,
NH II Agent for Alexandria.
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There is a report from Utah that the Nor
mons are arming and drilling. But Brigham 5
words, ss vet, ''are words of peace"
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President Grant went from New York to
Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Saturday evening,
10 visit his brother.inlaw, MIR. Corbin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Tbe bill to allow of
appeals from the Supreme Court of tho District
OF Columbia to the United States Supreme
Court (which is alleged to have been for the
benefit of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company was laid Oh the table on Saturday.
The ceremonies at the National Cemetery at
Arlington on the 30th instant, for the decors-
ton Of the graves of deceased soldiers, will
be more extensive and impressive than hereto,
tore. Arrangements are made to combine sll
the vocaists in the District in grand chorus
for the occasion. 1t is believed about five hun
dred singers will participate.
Some weeks ago some forged dispatches to
which the name of Mr.. Catscazy, the Russian
Minister, were signed. and which tended to
place him in false position with the President
and Secretary Fish, were received here: The
Russian Legation has been making efforts to
discover the authorship of the dispatches, but
have thus far failed.
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WILL RENTED ON ATURDAY,
w Nav, 1870, 1t 10 o'clock a. M, all the
VEGETAbLE and other BENCHES except.
ing butchers stalls. "
my 2-td Clerk o. IL arket.
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MES W. MALLS s o n.
j 1877 King st.. Aleya., W: w
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, M9uIdngs;
Bslusters, Of different, patterns, ana mG~e'
G Hss double iE and single thick Of II sizes
Paints, OILS, Varnishea, Paint and White WASH
Brushes Lewis Pure White Lead, ana ot me;
brands o. bro quality. Putty. Turpentlno mean, an"
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch, and FeIt Tor
Roofing, &C a large stock OF Pugh's SeieGrs,
ted Car Augers and other articles found IN ur%.
class Builders Furnishing establishments,
All orders for Lumber, Brick and a.! xmas
of Building Material, promptly attended 10.
Terms cash. 1eo Ill
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, MAY 2. 1870.

The Richmond Dispatch says that the COM
mittee to provide relief for the sufferers from
the late calamity were busily engaged on Satur-
day in collecting particulars, and fourd that
there was an amount Of distress of which they
had no previous idea They appeal to the
humane and charitable at homs and abroad to
contribute to tho relief Of the suffering people.
The families of dead and wounded amongst the
poor are alike distressed for the necessaries of
lite. The wounded -many Of them-must be
helpless for long time, and are In the mean
time but burthen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02

Subscriptions to the amount of sl,l51 were
received from citizens of Baltimore, at the Office
OF the Baltimore Gazette, and 500 at the
Baltimore American Office, last Saturday. for
the relief of those made destitute by the late
calamity at Richmond. Collections are being
taken up 10 Philadelphia. Subscriptions will
be made in New York, and other cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-02

Ia response to note on the subjec address
ed by several citizens of Baltimore to the Gov
ernor of Maryland, the Secretary Of State OF
that State, writes from Annapolis, 'the Gov
eruor is absent, but l will respond for him.
Maryland, with the deepest sympathies, will
Join Virginia 10 her MORNINGS and sorrows on
Wednesday next. Maryland mourns with hel
sister Virpinia.'
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAN E
lAHTORX

OAOd, OOON 1AIND T 1'1H1'11
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sts, Alexa.
We have now made up zoo doors Of all sizes.
from So to $40; 500 Windows Of Sash, glazed
and unglazed, cheap; 200 pairs Blinds, all
sizes $1,000 feet Mouldings, 40 different pat.
Door Frames, Brackets, Sc, Novels, Balus-
tiers and Hydrants constantly on hand lIber-
al discounts made to dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves we feel
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing Saving,
Turning and Scroll-Sswlng dono IN the oest
manner.
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with us for building matetsl5
nar2 RISHElLL s. HODGE.
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uEALTH, GRACE, COMFORT.

FAN NlNG'S PATENT KID FITTING
SKELETON CORSET.
THIS beautiful and elegant Corset is construct.
cd upon an entirely new principle. being, as its
name implies, an Open Corset, thereby allow
ing the frecst circulation of air possible besides
giving abundant support, with perfect ease to
tho wcaEcr. For health, grace and comfort,
this Corset stands unrivalled in the market Ii
is particularly recommended for sum mrr wear
sn1 warm climates, although equally well
adapted for all seasons Of the year.
WILMER g. SLAYMAKER,
ap Zo-lW Agents.