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PoLI1IcAL.-The eighteenth Ohio district
democratic congressional convention held yes
teTd2y nominated the Hon. j. NJ. COfinbery for
Congress Rather an ominouS name
The democratic convention of. the second
Maine district have nominated Alvah Black, OF
Paris. for Congress
The congressional nominations made Yesterday
b the democrats in Berks county, Pa were i
Lawrence Getz; by the republicans In the seven
'eenth district, Johnstown ID. j. MorreI; and BY
me republicans in Chester county, Washington
Townsend.
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The more thoughtful of the London papers
disCounteBance the idea that negotiations are at
present pending with view to peace. More
battles must be fought, and the triumph Of
Germany be nEal and complete, before France
can, with any respect for her dignity, listen to
any Oyertures. Unless the fortune OF war should
prove unvarying, and carry the Prussisns to
Paris, the French cannot be expected 20 treat
he temper Of the army, Of the nation, and of
the capital amply proves this position. IL is
Still firmly believed by the French that n spite
Oftheir recent disasters they can drive back the
Germans and rescue the provinces to which the
ming OF Prussia has appointed his governors.
Whether they can effect this or not, the nation
Is bound TO make the effort, if they are net pre-
pared 70 forfeit their old traditions and their
reputation as a brave people. When the French
have either turned the tide, or are hopelessly
overwhelmed by the invading wave, it will be
time for Eeutrsls to attempt pacific interven-
ton. As yet, the moment has certainly not
arrived.
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Reading Matter on Every Page.

The great battle expected to come off be-
tween Mcmahon and the Prussians il announced
~ still Imminent" but as not entered upon.
According TO Paris reports Mcmahon has 2Jo.-
90" elective men, 1.-The elite of France" Sur-
IO> ne this estimate not exaggerated his force
y yet hopeless y ouinumbered by that Of the OBJ
posing Russians His bare chance OF success
was IN striking blow before the Prussians
could effect junction, but as hours and DAYS
SIP by, allowing fun time for the Crown Prince
and Prince Frederick Charles to Join their
armies IN overwhelming force his last opportu-
nifty seems 10 have vanished.
" would seem from the uttersnces of a Ger
man paper, quoted in to-dsy's kilograms, that
Austria and Italy have threatened armed inter-
ventiOn. and that danger Of serious complica-
tons has arisen. 1t is hardly probable, how
ever, that Austria and Italy have made anything
like threats to power so overwhelmingly vic
tOrious a. Prussia. That power is just now pre-
pared and in the mood to gobble up half dozen
nations OF the strength of Austria and Italy.
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Tomorrow the Republican Conventions TO
nominate candidates for Congress meet IN the
several Congressional districts of Maryland. In
the first district at Cambridge; the second ami
third in Baltimore; the fourth at Frederick,
ard the fifth at BIadensburg
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The German "uhlans," so frequently men
toned in the war dispatches, are lancers-a
part OF the regular cavalry force-lightly armed,
well mounted, and appear 70 be cscd in raid.
ing IN the extreme Prussian advance
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IL rs stated in some OF our exchanges that
Rev. j. Sella Martin, whilom of this city, has
concluded to settle at Mobile, with the view of
running for Congress from the LIST Alabama dis
triet- III the southern States must be repre-
scented by carpet baggers, they may as well be
black a. white, We suppose: and a worse article,
in either color, than Mr.. Martin, might bs
found. Also, a very much better.
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Sedan, where McNshOn is said to have ma la
hrs headquarters. AMI whittier the Emperor and
Prince Imperial have gone, is quite a large
fortified town, II miles E-S.E. OF Mezieres. IL
has population of about 10. 900, and possesse.
many railroad and canal facilities
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The German bishops are TO meet in convention
20 decide upon the course which they shall pur-
sue IN reference to the dogma OF Papsl Infalli-
bility. IL they accept il st all, which is mprob-
able, IL will be with very material reservations
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The New York Papers are endeavoring to spur
some Of the mIllionaires OF that city up to the
philosophical work OF establishing a Museum
of Art. The munihcent example OF Mr.. Corco-
ran IN founding such a gallery in Washington
l. cited as one worth following by the wealthy
men OF Ne" York While money Is lavished
there without stint on every species of snowy
eNtrayagance IL is noted that the great CONNER
cal metropolis Of the western world has not a
single public gallery of art worthy of the mama.
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The democrats OF Ohio opened the campaign
At Columbus rather lugubriously the other day,
listening to a statistical speech py Alexander
DelnaT.
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Stock Report.

Icy BdsSeys, Brokes and Covis1.rs,a T,l.r,a,A
Lewis johnson Co., quote stocks and bonds in
nome and foreign markets as follows:
INV FORK, Aug. 3I.-First Board-U. g. O., 1871
coupons ia S0s, 1862, coupon. ll21l 1s 1854 con
pom, III; 52s, l56b, coupon. 1lla oOs, new 1883
coupon Wh 53es, 1857, coupon, no; 20s 1858 oou
Ron, 10: Ess, coupon, loss; Currency IS, lis.
marfposa, -: do. prefd, -; Cakfon, 6Ii. Cum
berlsnd, 10 Off'd; Western Union Telegraph, NV :
quicksilver, -: Pacific Nail. $50 Boston Water
COVER; Adams Express, So; Wells, Fargo 4
GO Express, 121z; American Express t0z,
United states Express, AZ; do, preferred -;
New York Central and Hudson, 9a's do do SCRIP.
Harlem, prerd l32; Reading. IS: Michigan Central,
ilssi; Lake shore and Michigan Southern, sii,
Illinois Central, l35; CieyeIsnd and Pittsburs.
ots; Northwest. sHs: do pref'd, ss1s end: New
Jersey Central. l0las Rock Island, 49,; Milwau-
kls and " Paul. 81 Milwaukee and ST. Paul pref-d
fti: sbssh and Western, 81 Wabash and West
srn pfd -: Fort Wayne, %; Alton and Terre Haute
= on d; Alton Terre Hsute prefd, -: Chica9o
& Alton, ma CHICAGO D Alton, pref'd, lis: Ohio
ard Mississippi Certificates, 337.; Tennessee State
Ss, old, 6l8; Tennessee State 6's. new 6Ol.: Vir-
ginis State SIS, old. 81; North Carolina 6fs old
So; do, new, 3; Missouri 6's, 9ia Gold III.
llos. Market nrm.
, BY Cable.
LoNDos; Aug 81 noon ~. tor money and
10 Rs, % Illineis. l1Is: Erie, Eil; Atisntic, 81
Bonds and stocks quiet and steady.
LIVERPOOL, ii ~ a. m.-Cotton m srket opens Arm
sales estimated At 2,01 bales. MiddIing IL GLANDS
ga; Middling Orleans, 90
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The extreme dizziness in every branch of Wall
street business continues. In the money market
there Is no change from the late ease, the ex-
treme stagustion being favorable 70 An cav .or-
dltion OF the market. Discounts are moderateIv
active Prime commercial paper Is in good de-
mand at as per cent The bond MARKET thonSh
sui quiet, shows rather more tirmness. There
Is q steady investment demand Ana tba $500,
par kers, though not at the moment BUYERS. nsId
tneir stock with much firmness. The free mr.
chases OF the Treasury next month have ten
dency 10 encourage higher DR. e.
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DRoPOSALS FOR COAL AND KINDLING
Il WOOD.
DEPOT QUARTERNAsTER's OFFICE,
WAsHIyGTON. ID a. Aupu., ~ IGN

= ~,
WAsHISGIoN, d. e.. August o, 1870
sealed (, Proposals. will be RECEIVED at thi. office
ties TO keep ON hand and deliver required at the
various Offices and officers. quarters in this city and
two s22) cords OF kindling Wood and nine hunired
sId ninety I'VE $3.50 tons Of merchantsbie White
for, free from slate and dust OF dirt and 10 weigh
22a pounds e the ton, as follows :
a. Fort w nipple, Va: about ~ go pounds.
To be delivered on orders at various points in this
ely about I; Us $50 pou ads
CORAL corner of N:s: tenth and streets. n"sn'
equal to thd Of the Of each bid
viz be required Of each bidder that he will, If
r,qurenent herein set forth, within six days after
The fuel will be inspected, weighed and measured
9rsss, and pay ment win be made monthly for guam
~ nds provided for the purpose on the certificate
Of The inspector and receipt OF parties whom de-
should the contractor fail to furnish the kind and
quantity OF wood contracted tor il will be purchased
in open market and difference In cost charged to
e right is reserved to reject any or ell bids not
Proposals will Be sddrsssed t9 ths unsdissrsisned
invited 10 DC present A' " wi fiIp MYERS,
Bvt. Brig General o. 3 A.,
suO CT Depot Quartermaster.
THOSE SILK UMBRELLAS -
T. clos. them ont ons at PKISSEs Loan one.
+ A fs.t class. LILIES BURGLAB=
eight..........5 feet outside; ,~
AlsC %. BACON isis sSSi SAFE SAFE
feet high outside,
2feet INCHES wide outside;
TON '9a Bsnk.rs srs
p, N D 81
CbrseTinS. Nunns, Of and other ~ Mvsn Bacon
shns we have taken In exchange. foE sale
iSff 5RGHSs and MkfSSsSSs = =. ware.
rGs SIs AGENT. O, s,.H1sx fsIaa go
bamlin's Cabinet Organs. au29-st
A UTUMN AND WINTER DRY GOODS or
N ALL KINDS NOW IN STORE.
NEW SUPPLIES INADDITION THERETO
OPENED DAILY
~ ONE PRICE ONLY, marked IN PLAIN figures.
PERRY 4 BROTHER,
Pepna avenue and 9th street.
RUGS. MATTl6Gs, &c. Upper floors. aus stir =
ERUIT CANS AND JARS,
GLASS AND TIN,
NARROWER,
No. 3l3 7th street,
au 02w above Pennsylvania avenue.
ERUIT JARS FRUIT JARS l!-Housekeepers
i and others who desire to can Peaches or 80
HELF.sBALIEG JARS. They have been
tested for q number Of years, and We warrant l.
WEBB BEvERIDdE,
an 95tr AL (0dd Fellows Hsily7th street.
MO PERSON SHOULD PURCHASE ANY
sveet toned STlETf's PIANOS. q. L.
WILD BRO, 42O 18th St, bet. Pa. sy wv HSl
9l 30; new Guitars, Banjos Flutes and Accordeons
only %, S3sO ana o3. special attention River
to Tuning and Repairing Pianos and other instru
meuts. ap36-tr
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TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS, a
PEN KNIVES. from o cents 20 81, at
PRINCES Loan OF &c Sales room. ~
sug-u 1905 Pennsylvania avenue.
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E . X s A l. K


ON II STREET between North Capitol and lst
rabs new three u BRick HOUSES eSntan
ing eight rooms. gas, water. bath and closets
Price only SxN0, on favorable terms. for cash at
co9. This affords a rare chance.
ON STREET, opposite st. Aloysius Church.
one OF those splendid three-story BRICKS, nine
ronis fne dry cellar under the entire house. This
house has All the modern convenience Price $3.50
ON DEGREES SHEET, one three storyBRICK
with finished basement and cellar. Price SO $50;
from $500 to $500 down, and $50 . month House
papered.
ON DEFREIsE STREET. two story and base
with cellar, at $500; Terms: $500 down, and 5 10
per month. Both these houses have halls, gas
water, bath and water closets.
ON DEFREES STREET, wostory and base
ment BRICK modern throughout, at 81 500; one
two story and basement. in same street, at s27Uo
two others at S2.9o0. Halls, gas, water, bath ana
water closets In all these houses. Terms will be
means and limited incomes here be accommo-
dated with homes. and thus cease paying rent.
At JINGLE PLACER on Capitol Hill, tonIy
fnifhed odern three-story PRESSED BRICKS at
5000. The houss has marble steps and marble
trimmings, contains ten rooms and all the modern
Improvements. Terms easy.
Up the southwest corner OF 1 AND SECOND
sThkETs, nearly opposite General Sherm sn N an
sion first-class three story HOUSE, with back
buildings. For price and terms inquire at my Off e
on EIGHT STREET, BETWEEN r AND s
STBEETS. lot Is feet trent by lto feet deep, with
three room, one story FRAME HOUSE. gravel
roof with yard in front. at $3.50. Terms: so cash
and 8 10 u month till paid.
2OrH AND a1sr STREETS. containing seven
rooms and cellar. Lot 2Sxl5D feet Price 81 500
Terms St00 cash and $50 month.
sFHOUsEs and LOTS FOR SALE in all parts
Of the city. d. M. ROHRER,
Real Estate Broker,
ae3-St cor. 9th st. and New York avenue
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1TCLEAR AND HARMLESS AS WATER
NxTTAN's CRYSTAL DISCOVERY.
FOB THE HAIR

~
FOR THE HAIR;
PsJsesy CtsgT Preparation. ~ Oas BOttL, n,
EGSFy APD.'sd as Water, fer RsStOrtag 20 f;,Iv
Hau rs Origfnat Color and Youthful Ay,,aranrt.
70 Eva iicsts G4d PTsceH; DandrHf, 10 PIomots Ihr
GroIrfi ~ its HaIr. dad Stop as FdIItas
IL IL perfectly harmless and entirely FIRE, from ANY
Poisonous substance, aud will therefore take the
place OF al the dirty and unpleasant prepar atoms
oeen handed US from many OF most D ointment
cluZens. which an on calling In
everything in which the articles now In use are
otlectlonabie the Crysol Discovery IL perfect
the bes dressings for the Hair IN use Il restores
Tie color Of the Hair perfect and nslfoy n,y
than any other prepar alton and always does a. IN
from three ten days Virtually fe dine ths 49,
Of the Hair with al the D0urishins Qualities neces
sary 20 It's growth and healthy condition. il rsstor..
the decayee, aud induces q new growth of the Hair
more positively than anything else The applic ati.n
OF this wonderful Discovery also produces nieas.nt
and cooling effect the scalp, gives ths IN ain
glossy aDd elessn mt appear snce.
~ Necail especial attention TO the fact, that i'm
every Gaze whore H does not give entire satisfaction
zee ysoraaI-e 20 I,fUTa the money, thou IN half the
boStle may be used Such entire Confidence have we
IN thu. splsndid article that win erataitousiy
give ,rls, bottle 70 any one desiring 10 try IT,
a NATIANS Proprletor. q aud ID sts W.
USUAL DISCOUNT To THE TRADE
|, WASHINGTON, August Is, 1870.
since bought bottle u Cry stall Discovery on yoar
own recommendation, and after q thorough trial an
glad 10 say u has accomplished even more than Won
claimed. IL y AS clear and easy Of application "A
nee Ny hair. which WAS quite gray has Assumed
It's natural color after q few applications And
cheerfuliy rec.mnend its % all needing any
thing Of the kind as also the cheapest article ever
aug JAMES HALL, 10Th and N streets.
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SOnly eighteen persons died OF smallpox
I'D All ireland last year. So much for compul-
SOTy vaccination.
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NIIss VIRGINIA HARRISON WILL RESUMH
WI the duties " her School. ct No 26 Gay street.
Georgetown, on MOSDAr. Sept. 18th, lS0. aust Sc
NSnTa ARLINGTON CONCORD GRAPES
condition. N w BURCHELL,
susl 8; Hooes Building. u ST., bet Istn and 18th
Al Rs. EMILY BOYs WILL OPEN HEB Sc.
sEPTEMBER 5IH. Terms per quarter, Comnon
Enslish, %; Algebra, Geometry, Latin PHILOSOPHY
room furniture new. and Of the latest style. au3l6
MEMORIAL HALL.
vi I4IH AND srREyrs,
SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES'
TEAcHERs Miss ANNIE II. EVANS, Miss
HELEN n. WILLIAMS. Miss EMMA N. VIII
LAME, Prof. HENRI MASON
First term commences SEPTEMBER 5rH, $40
See Circulars, or inquire 1439 n ass av aust 2ws
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A LNWICK SEMINARY
~ FOR YOUNG LADIES,

N. A. TYSON AND SISTERS,
slnatd Two miles south OF Laurel Station On the
s, s.,more and a.hinston railway and turnoike
Price Georss Station; post Office; Laurel,
Der. on inc ASsn OF Scptem.
rlIeniArs address the Principal or annlv m n,
:; n.Iyson, corner OF Sth and l. streets Ms..-ss'
iBssnsntyne' H02 Iih street; Mr.. Georgs Prsnds1r
t.th street, near the corner OF New YORK sye-rs
"esasAs'on cry, ~. ". Bel-ta tn = Inn
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HTn o: I 7, IT en s9,iys and gar.ieiPs.ins
I'll ~ eet for Rehesr-ai at the Hall On SATURDAY
su5l-3t r. B. NIXON. Secretary.
NJ NOTICE-.An persons that have made sppii
~ Carton in writing TO the Trustees OF Col
fHUKsDAY NoRSfSG At clock, tor eI .nin On
By Osder o the Board:
VIM. H woRMLEY,
III secretary and Trustee
"AAsssGIENr 9 dn or coop FELLOWS.
Hiller Lodge, No. ?, A. o. Of q. = are earnestly
{ the Lodge, WEDNESDAY, August 81, a. bn.I.
u.s., . Of sss Gmo't %SSrtAne. 10 which each .nd
- be RenusSs No op .,sssS
aIce 4. therefore indis pe1sable-
BY order of W. c.: GEO. LEWIS EBERLY.
n~BOOMs OF THE SCHOOL BOARD,
US FRASzLIN&ch0oL BuIL DING, aug. IL, ls7O.
The Teachers ofthe Public Sc POOLS Of the several
set6s in ihsia sss
SepisEabsr s. gunetuAlIy st the following hours
district SO p n foGrih district. = m. for the the
bdS. ~ rs9.ns o.sIge,on, Tor opening their
gm.m p PARDON.
sns z4,H d,seI3 Secretary.
0SKoons 0sJH TIE, BoaRp D. TRUSTEES
<23 tu.a Styssi. tstsss,s a.d r Streets.
A. oGe. for the transaction % sii public school bus
ins-s ~ tie respective sub boards First district
.hG building str-es Sssxsso ssh apd I'm .1
W Third district, walaeh school binding
s~stn and @ .nes srtS.r :n SOG a.. oh A. street
tees VIII De n attendance 1t thee ofoe- fro, so
ieubs The pu IRON a ~ . 70 SEP
OIdGs5, That The Secretary be instructed 10 DuA.
hsh the above ID he city papers anI0 vi sI.s1,
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a Toll LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, lIO1
Pennsylvania avenue, Hon; N. G; Emery President,
Solicitors to gentlemen OF good address, In Wash
ington and Georgetown. Apply at the ONCE.
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BOARDING.

II DOM AND BOARD AT No. lo2f lars
~ street, n. W. Location pleasant and term.
sonable. aus n
DLEAsANT ROOMS AND GOOD BOARD AT
II 131 sth street. between e. and II streets, . feu
doors north OF the new Census Once. Table B1srd
only SIS per month. an % 81
UABLE BOARD and comfortably furnished
u CHAMBERS and PARLORS can b. had in thu
most desirable locality in the city. Apply at 1918
X. between l2A and 18th streets aua9 n.
hlGRS HOTEI.-Parties wishing first -cls..
- Hotel, and pleasant ROOMS at moderate rates,
should apply 1T this house. an E-6t.
EIRST-CLAss BOARD, WITH PLEAsAUr
Il IR0kT Rooms, TO be hsA on reason able ter,
AZ 1901, cor. Psnnsylvsnis avenue and 18th streoe.
Good location and accessible. mhx "
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Il has obtained from the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia, holding special term, letters
yARDIN, late Of Washington county, ID. G.,
deceased All persons having claims against
same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber
on or before the 3Oth day Of August next they may
otherwise by Law be excluded from all benefit OF
the said estate Given under my hand this 9th DAY
OF August, 1870 II. CLAY STEER,
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NeaCS.

On the I'd inst, resolutions favoring the
granting to the Cubans belligerant rights were
offered in the House of Representatives by Mr.
Logan, and referred to the Committee on For
eign Relations.
Mr.. Swami, the Representative of the Sd Con-
George Francis Train, in his espousal OF the Fee
nian cause He has introduced resolutions in
the House, looking to the release of american
citizens confined in British prisons Is the 9th
Whose skin will the late " Great Seat wear next
In the House of Delegates, on I'd inst, petit
ton asking for the establishment of House of
Refuge for colored children of Baltimore and the
State of Maryland, was referred to the Commit
tee on Ways and Means.
Seven members of the Ecumenical Council
have died since it convened
The citizens of Martinsburg West Va, are
making laudable efforts for the extension of the
Cumberland Valley Rail Road through that
town. Hon. Charles James Faulkner, has been
elected president of the contemplated road.
A bill has been passed in the House OF Dele
gates to authorize the Mayor and City Council
of Baltimore, to endorse the w. NJ r. R. bonds,
to the amount OF ST., 100000.
The nomination of Mr.. Magruder for State Lii
brarian, has been confirmed by the Senate
Mr.. Magruder has bonded and is ready TO enter
upon the discharge of his duties on the vacation
of the Office by Mr.. Silver, the present incumbent
who refuses to vacate, however, because (he
says) his commission does not expire for two
years yet.
Extra exertions are being made on the Kenne-
bee river in Maine, to secure an unusual crop Of
ice, to meet the demands Of the southern mar
ket, in consequence of our mild winter.
The Iowa Legislature has IL soldiers in the
Senate and 81 in the House.
Secretary Boutwell, has directed the assistant
Treasurer at New York, to sell one million of
gold each week during the month of February,
and to purchase the same amount Of bonds on
each alternate week.
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When such laws are enacted, public senti-
ment in the rural districts should be educated
up to the point of enforcing them rightly. In
this utiltarian age, dogs which cannot be rem
dered useful and are not worth the trouble of
controlling, should not be tolerated for orna
mental purposes.
Page 200, same report No. of sheep in Ma
ryland in lS6O-ljj, 765 diminution since 1860
of 90, l37-l2.i per cent.
Patent Office Report 1865, page 70:
While all cattle, swine, sheep and all other
animals are sought out by the U. S. Revenue
assessors, the dog (Which is taxed an equiva-
lent of three dollars in Great Britain, where it
is the source Of much revenue) is still on the
free list.
If the dog is property he may be taxed, if
not any one may kill him without hinderance,
&C., &c,
1866, page 70:
1t is estimated that the damage done to sheep
in the U. S., exceeds the vast sum of two and
one-half millions per annum. 1t is estimated
that it costs fifty millions ofdollars per year to
board dogs probably too low, being less
than one cent per meal and does not include
tax, which is from one to five dollars per head
in some of the States.
May they all soon have their tails cut off
close behind their ears.
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Jmss-In 500, Gen. Frank P. Blair, jr., was
not allowed to vote at st. Louis, because he re-
fused to take the GA tn that he had never been
engaged in armed hostility against the State of
Missouri Gen Blair brought suit against the
Judges of election. The Missouri courts deci
ded against him, establishing the constitution
ality of the test oath of that State. An ap-
peal was taken to the Supreme Court OF the
United States, which was decided by that
Court on the 3lst ultimo, ffirmng the de
cison of the Courts Of Missouri. The Court
however, was equally divided and no opinion
was read The news of the decision, when re-
ceved by the Missouri Legislature, created
quite "a sensation among both Republicans and
democrats, both alike surprised at the validi-
ty of the test oath being sustained by the su-
Dreme Court.