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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-11
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

Founded on the elective system, the USIVER.
SITY OF VIRGINIA, In its Literary Department,
embraces i've Schools; In Its Scientific Depart
ment five Schools, aud in its Professional Depart
ment SchoolR OF law, Medicine. OWL EnGineerinu
Mining Engineering and Agricuiture.
Session opens October lst, closes July lat. Ex-
penses OF Students entering In January exclusive
OF cost of Text Books, about s2s5 or s515 accord.
ing to the Schools selected Apply for Catalogue,
to CHAS. S. TENABLE, Chairman,
noy7-mwr5& P. o. University Of Virginia.
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ID Ollie B. SIX TIN G .
LII AT

THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC HALL,
COMMENCING SATURDAY EVENING, O0T. l.
The assemblies will be as follows: MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS from
4to O'Clock, and TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY NIGHTS from half.past to 10.
Admission to Night Assemblies so cents; Ohtl.
dren 25 cents. Tickets In packages Of twelve, s..
Use Of Skates, rs cents.
Afternoon Assemblies, Ladies and Children, In
cluding use OF Sstes rs cents; Gentlemen, includ.
ing use OF Skates, SO cents.
Season tickets OF admission tgood for all assem-
blies during three months) for gentlemen S.; for
ladies So; for gentlemen and lady 81 so.
sep2T-3mos
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A NIGHT SCHOOL FOR COLORED
n Citizens has been opened in St. Peter's
school House. wentworth street. No distinction
OF creed. Terms, so cents every other Monday, In
advance. Lessons every night from half-past
O'Clock Saturdays and Sundays excepted. 0ct18
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aariruItural Supplements.


ID L o U G 81 S, &c.
At the recent Fair OF the South Carolina Insti-
tute the Premium was awarded to BRINLY
PLOUGHS for
The best 0ne.horse Plough, for general purposes
The best Onehorse subsoll Plough
The best Two-horse Subsoll Plough, and for
The best Cotton Sweep, Dickson's Pattern.
MAKING FOUR PREMIUMS.
At Augusta, CO., BRINLYs PLoUaHs were
awarded FOUR FIRST-CLASs PREMIUMS, aud q
recommendation from the Committee.
At Atlanta, two frst.class Premiums, and,
At Memphis, fifteen Premiums
They had taken previously over two hundred
and nfty Premiums.
Other engagements prevent Mr.. BRINLY at
tending the Fair at Columbia, his Ploughs viii,
therefore, not be exhibited.
The GULLETTS PATENT STEEL BRUSH COT.
TON GIN took the First Premium at the Institute
Fair. 1t has also taken the First Premium where
ever exhibited.
At Augusta; Ca, there we're Ten Gins in compe.
tttion.
The Premiums for the best bales Of Cotton were,
also, awarded to Gullett Ginned Cotton.
PORTABLE ENGINES, Cotton Gins, Ploughs,
by many makers, and all kinds Of Agricultural
Machinery and Implements, for sale low by
C. GRAyELEY, = "a.
No. 50 East Bay, South Of the Old Postoflce.
BRINLY's PLOUGHs are now sold at Five Dol.
lars each, and upwards, with expenses from fac
tory added. nov11-fsws4
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NFRS. PINCKNEY'S BOARDING AND
Nl DAY SCHOOL for young ladies, No. IS
Hasel street. noV7-6
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mo THE PEOPLE OF CHARLESTON
THE MARION FIRE ENGINE COMPANY
Propose. on the 7th day Of December next, to give
A GRAND B AL L
At THE -q=t
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.


The object OF the Company Is to relieve itself
from the pressure Of debt so that its service to
the community may be rendered more free and
eHicacious. The pay OF the Department has been
reduced, and the usual resource for dIscharglng
necessary expenses has thus been greatly limit.
ed. The members Of the Company give their
services, which are not free from risk, very
cordially, and they make liberal contributions
themselves; but they cannot sustain the burden
that Is upon them In the purchase Of their Steam
Engine and their current expenditures, without
aid from those who derive the whole bensnt Of
the service.
The Marion Fire Company therefore appeal to
the citizens to give them liberal aid in the pur-
chase Of Tickets, and In the countenance and
support OF their present enterprise.
coxMrTrBE MARION STEAM FIRE ENGINE CON.
COMPANY.
7. 8. sIGwALD, J.R. KEEGAN,
A, ]. JAGER J. P. CAHILL,
J. ". STEVENS, G. MoNEIL,
Il. L. CALDER, WV. SIGWALD,
N. HARRIS, ]. DELESLNE.
The above appeal Of the Marion Fire Company
Is respectfully recommended.
EThe Company Is one Of the oldest in the Depart
ment, and has done faithful service. Icheerfnlly
endorse the same, and trust generous commu.
nIty will sustain them. N. H. NATHAN,
novo-25 Chief Fire Department.
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G1ufQtlot1Ql.

MISS JULIAv Y. ROACH WILL OPEN A
ly SCHOOL FOR GIRLS on MONDAY, Novem-
Der 1lth, at her residence, No. Is Society street.
REFERBNCEs-Mr. William Roach, Hon. N. Rus
@. G. Memminger, Mr.. Henry p Archer, DR.. Ed
win T. Winkler. nov1l-2T
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TOR. SALE, THREE FARMS, TWO
IL miles from the Port Royal Railroad, In
the Whippy Swamp nelghbo.hood. One Farm
contains S75 acres, one 3S5 acres, and one 100
acres. Each Farm contains one hundred acres
good planting land, with two or three comfort
able cabins on each: also well timbered, good
range for cattle and hogs; and perfectly healthy
ali tfs .o~ ~-ons- rartioulars apply to k u.
H, Barnweu Village. mayl0
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do Rent.

ITO RENT, TWO OR THREE LARGE
comfortable Rooms, with every convenience,
in private family; terms moderate. Address
"D. ~ nPostoffice nov1l-lmw*
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meetinas.

THE MEMBERS OF THE GARMENT
l. SOCIETY, and all who are Interested In that
noble charity, are requested to meet at the Depos-
tory, In Chalmers street. THI5 DAY, 1lth Inst,
at II O'Clock A. NJ, on business OF importance.
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Ualtts.

WJANTED, BY 1sr DECEMBER, TWO
w or three rooms and kitchen accommoda-
tions conveniently arranged for housekeeping; or
small house. Premises must be In good repair
and pleasantly located. Address, stating terms
and location Lock Box No. 81. noVl1-3*
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ITO RENT, STORE No. s1O KING
STREET, fue business stand, In central
part OF the city. Apply to =. 4. MARSHALL,
corner Society aud King streets. sep2S
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TNOR SALE.I HAVE ON HAND AND
IL for sole another supply OF second-hand
Sewing Machines, OF various makers, which
will dispose OF very cheap. Call and examine at
No. 81 Queen street. ]. LUNSFORD.
,,n01
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TF YOU WANT A GOOD SEWING
Machine and a cheap one go to LUNS.
F0RD'S, In Queen street, and you will find it.
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S45OO. ---Fq2ssr 2srSa1fsasb sAIEl s 19sf: 81:
mum. Ample time given purchaser to learn the
business. This Is rare chance for an active man
to secure permanent income. Business done
wholly for cash. Persons having the stamps"
and meaning business may address "S25oo IN,
name july26
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VTANTED TO RENT OR PURCHASE,
w small HOUSE. Address S. s., news
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for 6alf.

SUPERIOR RED ASH COAL, FOR SALE
y low. Apply on board the schooner ELIZA
A. HOOPER, Boyce,s Wharf. noY9-S-
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
ARAMIRACULAs .-This
NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
j. S. LAND OFFICE,

Marysville, CAL, 2oth October, 1870
In THE MATTER OF THE PRE-EMPT1ON
claim of the Heirs of Wm. H. Elmore de-
ceased, by Nancy Davis Administratrix, to the
NEf fofNE II sec. 32.-N of N W sec. SO.
IS I of S W / sec. %, Township 81 N, R
W. Mt. Diablo Meridian
Whereas, the claimants, by Nancy Davis,
Administrative, has applied to this Office to
make proof and payment for the land above
described, in accordance with the pre-emption
veyed by the U. S. Deputy Surveyor, and re-
turned in said survey as mineral land, and is
thus designated upon the official plat now up
on file in this Office.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern, that the undersigned
have appointed Tuesday the 9Th day ofDecem-
Der 1870, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the Land Of
fee, in the city of Marysvile, as the time and
place for the hearing of testimony as to the
mineral character of said land, at which time
and place all parties in interest and who have
personal knowledge as to its character, will be
heard, and the Evidence taken will be trans
mitted to the Department at Washington, for
final decision. Aad in case of the failure to
appear aud show the said lands to be more
valuable for mining than for agriculture, the
said claimants will be allowed to enter and
pay for the same upon satisfactory proof that
the agricultural properties of said land exceed
its mineral properties, and that the claimants
has fully met the requirements of the pre-emp-
tion law,
LIB. AVER, Register
Chas. G. B0CKIUS, Receiver.
(o294w.)
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
SHASTA COURIER.

COURAGE IN EVERYDAY LIFE-Have
the courage to discharge debt while you
have the money in your pocket.
Have the courage to do without that
which you do not need however much your
eyes may coyet it.
Have the courage to speak your mind
when it is necessary you should do SO, and
/. to hold your tongue when 1t IS prudent
you should do so.
Have the courage to speak to friend
in "seedy" coat even though you are in
company with rich one and richly atti-
red.
Have the courage to make a will and
just one.
Have the courage to tell a man why you
do not lend him any money.
Have the courage to cut the most agree
able acquaintance, when convinced that he
lacks principle. "a friend should bear
with friends infrmities," but not with
his vices
Have the courage to wear your old
clothes until you pay for your new ones.
Have the courage to obey your Maker at
the risk of being ridiculed by men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort and
prosperity to fashion in all things.
Have the courage to acknowledge your
Ignorance rather than to seek credit for
knowledge under false pretences.
Have the courage to provide entertain.
ment for your friends within your means
not beyond.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
Rrasrrn,s orrrcE, 0. S. LAyp orr1cs, /

RxersrER's OFFICE, q. S. LAND OFFICE,
Marysville. Cal, oath October, 1870.
AToTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Mining firm known as "wynne Co., has
this day, by its Superintendent Patrick Wynne,
hled in this ONCE Notice of application for
Patent from the United States under m Act
Of Congress approved the 26th July 1865. and an
Act amendatory thereof, approved the 9th July
1870, for the Fractional Southwest Quarter Of
Section No. 81 in Township No. 81 North OF
Range West, Mount Diablo Meridian, situated
in AIMS Flat Mining District. in Shasta County,
State of California in which said tract of land the
Placer Mining claim, covering portions Of all the
subdivisions Of said tract, and belonging 10 said
COMPANY, is situated; which said claim is more
n.rticulsrly described By the Notice Of application
postsd In this Office and on the said mining claim
Iny person or persons claiming adversely 70
said Wynns b Company. must dle notice OF re
ssue in this once within ninety days from he
srst publication Of this notice
L. D. AVER, Regtsssr.
ro3s.sm-1
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

STAKE hEvIvED.-A Los Angeles date of
the llth instant relates the subjoined horri-
bic occurrence at San Berdardno:
Yesterday at San Bernardino, Chinawo.
man, who had committed some petit larceny
among her people, was seized by the China
men Of that place, tied to a stake, fire built
around her, and she was burned to DEATH
Seventeen Cinnamon were arrested and lodg.
ed in Jail, and all the Chinese residents or
dered to leave town.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

SURVEY OF PLACER CLAIMs-Commission
er Wilson, in letter called out by corres-
pondence with regard to case on Deer
Creek. pear Nevada City says:
''As to the particular method of subdivis.
ions into ten acre lots. have to observe that
they are susceptible of being subdivided,
either into square lots of ten by ten chains,
or into lots of five by twenty chains, by rum
field due east and west, or due north and
south, through the legal subdivisions desired
to be subdivided into ten-acre lots, and in re-
gard to which method the Surveyors-Gener.
al have this day been instructed"
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

DIR. Wistar's Balsams of Wild Cherry is
truly balsam. 1t contains the balsamic
principle of the Wild Cherry. the balsamc
properties of tar and of pine. Its ingredi-
ents are all balsamic. Coughs, Colds. and
Consumption disappear rapidly under its
balssmic influence.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
WagOnmaking.
JAMES z. sCAMMON.


is now prepared TO do a general &AfJH
Wagon making business. All
styles of Wagons and Buggies made to order on
short notice and none but the best material useh'
I will also do all kinds Of Woodwork hereto
fore.
Shop or West side of Main street Shasta
in the Building formerly occupied Nv Dc ~
Gilbert li@e
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

This is the most thorough blood purifier yet
di covered and cures all humnrs from the worst
Serofuia to to common Eruption. Pimples
ami Blotches on the face, and scaly rough skim
which are such annoying bemishes to many young
wonderful medicine From one to eight bottles
cure Salt Rheum, Eryispelss. Seald Head, Ring
Worms. Bos, Seay Eruptons of the Skin,
Scrofula Sores, Ulcers and "Canker" in the Mouth
and Stomach. 1t is pure medicinal extract of
native roots aad plants. combining in harmony
Natures most sovereign curative properties,
which God has instilled into the vegetable kingdom
for healing the sick. 1t is great restorer for the
strength and vigor of the system. Those who are
languid, slcepless, have nervous apprehensions OF
fears, or any of the affections symptomatic of
weakness, will find convincing evidence Of its
restorative power upon trial. If you feel dull
drowsy debilitated and despondent, have frequent
Headache, mouth tastes badly in the morning.
irregular appetite and tongue coated, you are
suffering from Torpid Liver or "Billiousness." "
In cases of "Liver Complaint only q part of
these symptoms experienced. As remedy
for all such caseN, Dr. Pieree's Golden Medical
Discovery has equal it effects perfect cures.
leaving the liver streng thcned and healthy. For
the cure of Habitual Constipation of the Bowels
it is never failing remedy, and those who
heve used it for this purpose loud in its
praise. In Bronchial, Throat and Lung Diseases
it has produced many truly remarkable cures,
where other medicines had failed. Sold by druggists
It Sl.00 per bottle. Prepared at the Chemical
Laboratory of R. V. PIERCE, NJ. D. Buffalo
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
BAKERS SHASTA & RED BLUFF
EXPRESS.

A. W. BAKERS SHASTA AND
&E4 RED BUFF EXPRESS. VIA
Horsetown. Piety Hill. Eagle Creek, GAINESVILLE,
Roaring River, &C., will trn as follows
Arrive at Shasta on Monday, leave Tuesday ;
arrive at Red Bluff on Thursday and leave on
Friday.
All orders accompanied with CASH will receive
prompt attention Collections on the route
promptly attended to.
April lst, 1870.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
REDEMPT FUND.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
~ directed to the undersigned, for the surrender
of County Warrants, viii be received up the last
day of the next regular meeting of the Board
Supervisors.
SAMUEL COOPER, Treasurer.
Shasta, s. 1870.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
BILLIARDS..


AAESSRS. PHELAN COLLENDER, THE
lVl well known Billiard Table Manufacturers
of New York, have established at al Market street.
this city extensive branch OF their business,
where they propose to keep constantly on hand
the largest and most complete assortment of Bill
lizard Ta.ies, Cloth, Cues ETC., this coast. The
Tables are of the latest styles and size recently
ad pied iu the Eastern States Manufactured
in the best possible manner. and furnished with
Phelan's latest improved Cushions. All goods sold
will be of the best qualityf and the price fully
low as any other house in the business. The pub
lie are invited to visit our warerooms and inspect
our stock. GEO. L. PHELAN.
ARA MIR ACU f. A !-This
wonderful Medicine is advertised by DIR. S. G.
smith; it bears many testimonials pronouncing
its efficacy in Rheumatism. Neuralgia. Gout and
Scrofula, and is receiving fattering notices from
the Press, based upon the statements of relieved
patients For sale at L. Wellendorf's.
ED. ID. WENBAN, Travelling Agent [oShy-
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

n INNER & Breakfast Plates, Platters, Bakers,
- Bowls, Tea l. Coffee Cups, Stone Jugs,
and Gallon, Tumblers, Gob]ets, Eastern Crooks,
!, 2, 3, 4 Gallon. fne Ware.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
MARRIED.,

At Millville Nov. 18th. by VIM. NJ. Guptill Esq,
Mr.. Willis w. Benefited to Miss Mary Ann Welson
both OF Fall River Valley.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned will apply to the Hon. Board Of
supervisors of Shasta County, at their regular
term to be held ON the first day Of Novem-
her. 1870, for franchise and License to keep and
conduct public Ferry across the Sacramento riv-
er in said County. at point on said river kn0wn
as Wells Ferry.
WIN. JACKSON.
Dated Shasta, Sept 26th, 1870.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
GREENE'S HOTEL.
d.

Aztec R THIS DATE WILL BE UNDER
IA the management and control of
MRS. n. L. GREENE
who Will always be pleased to see friends and pat
rons Of the House.
Shasta, Dot. !, 1870.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

HEMP Twins, Sewing Twine, Butter Meulds,
III Wood Bowls, Mop Handles, Brushes, Clothes
Baskets and Market Baskets.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
# R Il . HI
STOCK OF GROCERIES,, &c.

ERUSHED, Coffee, Powdered, Island and
" Ground Sugars, Syrups in Bbls, Bbls
and Kegs. These goods were bought of the Re
fnery for Cash, which enables to sell them very
low.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26

lava, Costa Rica and Rio Coffee. A No. ]
81 article.
The Shasta courier., 1870-11-26
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT,

(o2s4w.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-22

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoRs OFFICE. Two
young men, Tor fighting in the streets, were
fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFIcE.-A man giving his
name az William johnson was committed to
Jail on the superstition that he was deserter
from the United States troops stationed in
Winchester He had enlisted last week in the
company stationed at Fort Washington.
John Berry and wife, colored, were released
from the security bonds under which they were
held on too charge of stealing cow from DR..
j. B. johnson, as Berry had restored the COW
to its owner. 1t appears that Berry was en-
ployed by drover to drive some cattle to
Georgetown, and that DR.. johnson cow stray
ed into the drove and was driven along with
the rest.
WATCH REPORT Might clear and tempera-
ture moderate. There were no disturbances
on the streets, and no arrests by the watch,
and but one lodger. stranger at the watch
house. The firing heard in tho neiehborhood
of the Canal basin. was caused by some of the
residents of that locality shooting at thieves,
who were attempting to pilfcr from their
premises.
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Foreign News.

PARIS, Jan. 22.-Henry Rocheforts trial
was brought to an end to-day. Ho was con.
victed and sentenced to six months impriaon
ment, and to pay fine Of 1000 francs. This
sentence does not disturb his position as a
dcnuty in the Corps Legislatif
LONDON, Jan. 22.-AdVices have been re-
ccved from Bankers expedition OF discovery
up to the lst of January, at which time they
were at The head waters of the Nile
ROME, Jan. 22.-The Archbishop OF Paris
on Wednesday delivered discourse before the
Ecumenical Council which was full of wisdom
and moderation He was listened TO with re-
ligious attention, and at the close was coneratu-
lated by many OF the Fathers.
a petition against the ezceses OF laymen
who edit religious journals has been drawn up
and numerousy signed by the Fathers.
All articles destined for the exposition OF
Roman arts will be received until the End OF
February. The exposition will be opened on
the 18th of February.
LONDON, Jan. 22.-rhe Times Of to day
discusses tie French commercial treaty and
demonstrates thereirom the need OF absolute
free trade with Franco.
PARIS, Jan. 22.-About $500 troops have
arrived at In Crcuzot, to prevent any dIstur-
bance among the workmen on strike there
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The Markets..

New YORK, Jan. % Stocks weak. Money
Ca, per cent Exchange, long, Q; short, "
Gold 2n!. Five-twcnties, 1857, coupon, ~.
Virainin sizes, ex. coupon, 643: new I'll. North
Carolinus. DID, 40; new "a. Flour rather more
steady. Whca! la2c better. Corn la2c better
BALTIMORE, January 22.-Vireinie skies, old
49 bid, ~! asked do 1866 So bid, 5St asked ;
do. 1867 Sd bid. North Carolinas, old, 40s bid
10. new % bid Cotton quiet at % Flour
easier and unchanged; Wheat firm prime to
receipts small white l00slQ2; yellow 90a92.
Oats dull at 53a55 Rye nominal at lOOslOe.
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GAME LAws-Il the Virginia Legislature
ever does meet again it is earnestly hoped that
one of the first matters that will receive it's
consideration will be the enactment of proper
game laws-laws that. will protect the little
game now left in the state by making the
penalty for killing it and exposing it for sale
ont of season sufficiently heavy to prevent their
intractiou. The time for shooting or trapping
par,ridges should expire on the 18th of January:
woodcock should not be killed between the lst
ofFebruary and the 10Th Of Juns, nor pbeasants
between the lst of February and the 10th of
August
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CHOICy READING FORTHE SABBATH

Tho Sunday at Home, Family Magazine ga; ot Tor
Sabbath reading L9nd on t copy 'o''' '''''
The Leisure Hour Family Book OF lnStruc-
ton and Recreation London copy; handsome
illustrations: vel. evo.; So SO.
The Angel Over the Right Shoulder or the
"Sunny Side 40c. ,..
Dickens " orks complete; the best edition
for the money. New lot to-day:
Hsrper's edition Tennyson; soc; bound 81.
Medors Leigh 25c Quiet Heart, Zoe.
Receiving New Books daily. ~
ian % tEO. r. L hhNC H.
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MASQUERADE BALL.-The extensive rrepa-
ratons Tor the grand masked aud ianev bnl t"
be given 10y the Harmonic, at their hal ell
the evening Of Thursday ,.eSt, !::r :7t;, ps'.,
have been nearly completed, aud the affair viii,
it is said, exceed in every particular iii. thing
ofthe sort ever before tempted ~ Alex ,ndiIa.
The costumes u bc worn Oh ti!: ucc s,uu VII!
be OF the most magnificent description. aud lh''
character
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A delegation Of women from the Women's
rights association was before the Joint Com.
mittee of the Disrict, to day, and two of them
made speeches.
Fisk, ir., of New York. was on the floor oil
the House to day, and attracted some atten-
ton.
Gov. Walker was also on the floor of the
House today. He leaves for Richmond to,
night. 1t is understood that rather then fur
Their delay, he has advised the passage by the
House of the bill for the admission of tho
State with the amendments, as the best that
cun be done under existing circumstances