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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

RIVER FRoST.-Business around our wharyes
seems more brisk than for some time past, in
and ice boats. The coal dealers are LAYING in
their stock for next winter, and carts horses
and men are kept busy. Large piles OF lumber,
700 SNOW ,hst sne dealers IN building material
MES carts are running constantlythis hot wealth
er, hardly giving men or horses time for rest.
Ice companies seem to thrive well this year, not
withstanding they have TO depend on northern
ports altogether for supplies. 1t Is doubtful
whether consumers will hereafter be satisfied
with the inferior ice harvested hereabouts, after
30 long use OF northern ice.
We notice the movements Of vessels to-day as
follows:
Harrey's Wharf.-Arrived schrs. Morning
Light, Bowen, Havre-de- Grace, coal to Harmon
& Burr; Bell Conway, Skinner, do. do.
Carriers Wharf.-Arrived - Schrs. Matthias
Dunnock, Dunnock, and Emma Trott, Jones,
Mandate, wood to 4. p. Yoder; Lucy Jones
smith, Norfolk, lumber to Linville & Co. and
Evans & Co: Sailed-Schr. Ride, Malone,
salisbury, light.
Griffin; Admiral, Tillman; ChAs. K. Raymond,
Higgins; Joseph Baxter, Baxter, all from Bos,
ton with ice for Great Falls Ice Company.
ner; John H. fravers, Smith. Havre-de, Grace.
coal for L. w. Riley. At this wharf there are
many smaller river craft constantly arriving
With watermelons and garden truck Of all kinds
for our markets, and hucksters commence to
gather there for bargains.
Fay's Wha.f.-Arrived-Schr Governor, Bur-
ton, from Gardiner, Me-, with ice for Indepen-
dent Ice Company; l.. Il. Sargent, Sargent,
Bangor, with So, 600 laths for Fay s. Co.
Dr0Wned-Capt. Burton, Of the schooner Gov
ernor, reports that while of Sandy Hook a sea-
man named Robert Sanburne, native OF Swe-
den, accidentally fell overheard while in the
act Of throwing a bucket for water, and was
drowned. The captain hove to and lay by for
some time, first throwing overheard a plank,
but the man disappeared and did not rise.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

GkORGkTOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
IMPROVED PROPERTY ON SEVENTH ST.
IA On WIpNEsDDsi NFfksss,oSoSS. August
I'll premises, suISsian Of its ~ AMI ny y sro Sne
Ing a ieet on the south side Of 7th street between
improved by two Brick and Frame Ttnements'
Tsrms one. thru eash; balance in and l. months,
ery. Conyeyancing AMI stamps at cost OF the pur-
chaser. 20 will be required when the properly is
struck of.
au3.d THOMAS BOWLING. Auct.
Pr THos. BOWLING, Auct'r.: Georgetown.
SALE OF y tfJh.H Id REAL ESTATE NEAR
VEST y and s # de -. ?. sSn
TENDER L ise and recorded anons ss the sbd
records Of said District in Liber and R. No. u,
SsSe. Bidder c pSG G the
tss o s1ss MI All ,9 pare. Of sIOund Win
side Of the road condemned for the WashinstSn s
to sto1e no. thence e wee: is se sa tsst
No: thence q, minutes, west 40 Zee, TO 1s
70 Me- i. on tSs & feet
thence by and with said road $ s5" east 1885, feet
sS c Hs0F tract Of land
Terms: One third cash, and the residue in two
est to be secured by deed of trust of the premises
sid II the terms Of sale are not complied with in
Iesod upon Ave days notice, at the risk and cost Of
the defaulting purchaser. All couyeysn in
clnding revenue stamps, at purchasers cost. Fifty
dollars down at cloee OF sale.
HUGH CAPERToN, Trustee
Jy27 3taw&ds ICour q THOS. BOWLING, Auct
81 THE ABOVE MENTIONED SALE Is
POSTPONED until MONDAY EVENING, the 18th
inst. at O'Clock, on the premises. near the house
recently built by Mr.. Crown; said premises AMI
house being ON the west side OF foXhall lane, not
lar from Green Springs"
ans eo&ds HUGH CAPERTON, Trustee
EXCURSION BY THE TEACHERS OF TIE
METH; PROTESTANT CHURCH EAsHN
On the Steamer LADY OF THE Lane down tbe
Potomac a. far as Sandy Point, about forty miles
stopping ut Marshall Hall or Glymopt,
On FRIDAY, AUGUsr 5rH, 1870.
Steamer viii leave =. p. Brown & sons Wharf,
foot of 9TH street. Washington. at 3 O'clock and
steamer 8 wharf. Georgetown. at IS, returning TO
UeorgetowR about o clock in the evening
Gentlemen Tickets, 3 |; Ladies' so Cent?: Chill
dren 9, II years 81 age and under. 25 Cents
Brass Band, Piano and the Choir Of the Church
VIII contribute to the enjoyment Of the trip.
Dinner furnished 10 as many desire, at 81 each,
by giving notice "Wednesday to either of the com
ST. e. Cox, wm f. Bell, Geo. A. Birch.
MISs N. DAVENPORT WISHES To PRO
AV1 cure pupils for Piano forte instruction Les
sons given at home at the residence of Teacher,
No 80, I'd street. Georgetown. For terms apply as
above. iyat iin-
RLACKSMITHING AND wHEELwRIGHT-
- ING done cheap: well as all kinds Of a
COACH and WAGON REPAIRING and 81 a
PAINTING, at the new establishment Of NE
kLOTZ & HAYDEN, "
I.,AA
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DENTISTRY.

REMOVAL.
DIR. MERRILL
has removed his DENTAL OFFICE w.
1l12 y street; near 18th.
manner and at moderate prices. Nitrous Oxide "a.
for extracting teeth. ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

DEATH oF A CHILD ON The STRrEr-I,s,
evening, as child OF Nr. Summers residing On
y street, between fth ard 5th, which hal the
whooping cough, yGs being rode around in a
small carriage, died 80 the corner OF sth and y
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

NATIONAL UNION RIRB INSURANCE OOn.
IN PAEY OF WASHINGTON.
OAPiTAL-.----.--.-.-.--.-..... u 900 ,0ee.
O9oeHo. q Louisaaa ave., one door cs,s Of tn "A
10 charge for Policies or revenue Stamps
Risks taken on the most reasonable teruG ana To-
promptly paid.
Directors-Charles KnAD, President; Georre "
kiegB, Vice President; Marshall Brown, Thons,
Berry, Richard Wallach, VIM. Dixsn, Dartsi Do.6I
Henry D. Cooke, Samuel Recon.
sewly noble d. LARNER. Bsorseary
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SURANCE.
THE CONTINENTAL LIFE INsU.
l. RANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK
JUsTUs LAWRENCE, Prest. up. ROGERS. sec'y.
BRANCH oFFICE-5os SEVENTH SHEET,
Next TO Mays Building.
, Insure your Life in the Continental, Of New York
Its policies all nOnforfeitaGie its dividends are
large and declared annually; its rates reasonable
DOSE TaE sFnql S ana ss s;
SSPpsMrpEAM ~ ~ THE WORLD IN AN EQUAL
MADISON DAVIS,
an l-Iw Manager for District Of Columbia.
MERCHANTS,
WI LIFE t N nm Y6E eSMFANr
VIM T PRH HIP Pres; "A, .: HoLLkY, Sec.
T. C. SsFEEG GE M sTgf sGIih SHI hseA0i'
Al, All policies non forfeitable. No restrictions on
' &ks aGf TsfSf 9fFIcE-srsrru STREE,
G NJ. poRp N "a u" Medical Examiners.
jels-tf JUAN BOYLE. Agent.
THE TwENTY-FIRsr YEAH
CONTINUOUS EXPERIENCE Is THE BUsI.
NESS, In THIS CITY.
Uyos ds''rs pro-nrr pay1.si u losses. lss ,sia,
ss6 IL bsst Composites, go to
HANSON q BLACKFORD,
SIs SEVENTH STREET,
OPPOSITE Posi- OFFICE,
Aad ssh tksH yor policy in fAs Old 1fss o. n.
k1ashlss," Of PAtIadsspAsa, on tAs "Hayuore, o.
'As"NortA Brt.ssA ard Msoasfi!s," o. a. Pss
sdss," on tAs "SprfsGtsId," o. tAs "Potosssx,n q
6soysaosss. apH
"A PRUDENT NAN rOREsKErH THE
IN prosperity PREPARATION adrsrsisy.
ISsx,s yos, property uia
A. 9. PRATT Il SON,
81 nA
'H@''1' q s Z: igssS'Sssrssssss
bremen 0 H's s'rA
Iss1s your LIE ~ tks EXCELSIOR, az Nese
York asd TAGS pTortde for consJovf e tAsss ycs
Iocs sshe. yos takes from them.
A; q. PRATT son. AGENTS,
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BASE BALL---The Active Base Ball Club re
organized by electing the following active ON
GERS last evening: President, q. n. Ford; Vic
President, Win. Walsh; Treasurer, q. NJ. Oys
ter; Recording Secretary, John j. Higgins; Cor
responding Secretary, W. III. Baker; Directors
G. M. Ford, 5. y. Hilton, Col. JAS. A. Tate,
Name and G. NJ. Oyster. They will play thei
opening match on Thursday next, on the Olym
pic ground the Rosedales being their oppo
nents.
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RLACK SMITHING AND wHEELWRIGHT
- ING done cheap: as well as all kinds Of -
COACH and WAGON REPAIRING and 81 a
PAINTING, at the new establishme mt Of D
kLOTZ HAYDEN,
Corner High and Water streets.
~ ANY work in our line attended to- Jy2a-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

MARKET HOUSE on CAPITOL lillian
adjourned meeting OF the citizens of Capitol
Hill desiTo1s OF having market house in that
section was held last evening at kaiser's Hall
on ID. between 9Th and 9Th streets, Mr.. John III .
G&rges IN the chair. and after numerous sug-
sessions, MessTs. A. +. CLARK. Nelson ISdeIl, r.
hothWell, VIM. Barnes, and VIM. T.. Hutchinson
were appointed committee to cooperate with
the Council committee in selecting a site for the
proposed market, and to report at the next
meeting. The Chair was also added to the COM
mittee- rom the tenor of the conversation the
preference of those present seemed to lean
towards the square known as GMartin,s'
formerly Owners, bounded by A and b and
9Th and 9Th streets northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

STATE AssOCIATIONs-Last evening the
Pennsylvania Republican Association held a
meeting at Liberty Hall, for the purpose of
making arrangements for the transportation OF
voters. After receiving the report OF the COM
mittee, a resolution was adopted to appoint a
committee to wait on the Congressional Execu-
tive Committee and propose that those mem
bers OF the association who went home TO vote
and contributed to the funds of the State ascot
alton should be exempt tom the tax of one per
cent. levied by the Congressional committee On
Oil government emploves.
"A meeting OF the Illinois Republican Associa-
non was held az the Aldermen'S chamber CITY
Hall, last evening, az which draft of circular
as TO the objects OF the association, was adopted
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CLOSING OUT SALE OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
I'O WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

Two WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Notice Is hereby given that the following property
was sold for taxes May 10th, 1863, and if not re-
deemed together with interest and cost of adver-
tsemeDt) or before August 10TH $50, Cor eoratiou
deeds will be Issued to the purchasers, in accord
ance with the laws made and provided in such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

The ToLsoS's GROVE CAMP MEYTryG.-The
camp meeting On TOlson's ground, on the II. b
road, about miles from the city, will COM
mence to- morrow, and quite a number of fam
HES rom UBiontown and the eastern section OF
me CITY, we hear, intend camping on the ground
Rev Arthur Fosteris the preacher IN charge OF
ths circuit, and Rev. Dr. NcCauley, presiding
eider, viii have the supervision.
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kECOTKRryG The Little son of Mr. Sam,o-
EoSeIs VINO, lew days ago, fell from the Dor
uco o. ms iather residence and was 20 badly
nJuIe1; &c are glad 70 learn, under the care OF
tent as 70 warrant the belief that he viii he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03

b. eILvERDER0,
3I2 SEVENTH STREET,
J gs1i PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND D STREET
A LIZ. 3. sHKPHERD EROS,
HAVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW
IRON WAREHOUSE,
Slo PENNA. AV., BET. STH AND 10TH D9p,,
fsoUTH sIpKJ
Respectfully call attention to their sssersms.,ss
GAS FIXTURES,
ALL PATTERNS MANUFACTURED BY 1Hl
Tucker Nansfasturiag Co., New Yerk
also those Of
Mitchell, Vance Z Co, New York,
wHIQR ABE SOLD AT MANUFACTURES.
,,v,,. The Largest Stock OF
CLOCKS, and
AANT1L ORNAMln1D
sver exhibited In Warrington, and ct the
L0WEsT ATIS,
Every Variety Of
SLATE NANTILD
0Aouloctured, Of style and finish equal to ths M
imported marbles.
TIBRA GOTTA AND IRON WARE,
OHIHNEY TOPS, 1ARTHBN HLUuu.
VASES, DRAIN TILL, STATUS,
EDGE TILE, SIW1R PIPES, n
Sole Agency for
H0ULEB PATENT EARTH OLOSETS.
We call especial attention 10 our
HARLOR GRATIS, LATROBES, IURHAuu,
and RAA0E6,
eomDFislng I'll the most improved varieties.
FOUNTAIN JETS Of every STYLE
FLUABIN0, GAS and aC1AA FITTING,
q The most extensive eharsoter and Of ell dssori,
tons executed at reasonable rates and In the mott
Oh ana szaains our STOOD end salsaooms. ~
EANCY 0TORE1 FOB eALE-A BARGAIN-
u stock Of FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY.
TOYS, &C., viii be disposed Of On accommodating
terms to reliable purchaser. The store 10 In de,
.irsSls locality. doing good business. and viii be
rented with nxtures Tor 500 per year. Apply by
ettsg to Z, WILSON, ct this Office. iysQ cow
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN,

GEORGETOWN, July d, $50.
Notice is hereby given that the following property
was sold for taxes May g. 1859. and if not redeemed
together with interest and of ADVERTISEMENT on
before August g. 1s70. Cor poraton deeds will be
issued TO the purchasers in accordance with the laws
made and provided for in such cases:
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JnoMeei MAY 3, Subdiv isionof Lot Ap.bonv : a. "a
hegah leS Eunlber IL, Oid Gaegler
feet south side
Prospect street,
100 feet deep. I'm.
proved.
Jno Nor May 3, Subdivisionof Lot Thomas saS
man. lS5 numDer oi, Bowling
60 feet north side
Beall street, l2D
feet deep. I'm
proved.
Ellen May 8, Subdiyisionof Lot Mason Is 0S
Thomas. 1869 number23l Beat Coxsoa
ty and Hawkins
addition. "a feet
south side Sew
enth street, $50
feet deep. In
proved.
jy2o,22 n Scans JOS. L.. sIMMs. Collector.
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n. B.-We will remove to our NEW STORE, cor.
ner 9TH and ID streets, about the 22d of August.
jyl9fr liable BROS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JUNE q, l87o.-TRrLE SHEET


TAMEs cAGNEY, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, bl5 WASH
tngton street. Grocery Store Stock and Fixtures 10
Grove street. corner Of Bed,ord elegant Counters Eases
Ice Chest and tue usa assortment OF stock Can pe pu
chased at private sale this day.
AEARsIIALs sALE.-EY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION
U will sell at public vendue Tuesday, June ~ at il
o'clock A. NJ, Al the stables East ywentysorfth street.
gray Horse years old, IL hands high horse
L. RINDSkOpF, City Marshal.
NFORTGAGE SALE. -RODAY 8. BRAsSEL, AUCTION
w Saeroom Pearl street, will sell "Wednesday,
NJ ii o'clock. at gaesroorn, 4n6 Pearl street,
Large and Extensive Sale OF Furniture
consisting In OF black walnut marble top Centre Tables,
black walnut BuGss black walnut Wsrdrobes, black walnut
Hat Racks, &C. MN. H. SHIELDS,
Attorney FOR Mortgage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21
Jersey CITY PROPERTY CITY AT AUCTION.
81 LEWIS Z. WOOD, AUCTIONEER,
will sell

at two O'Clock p. NJ, on The prenNses,
l7b splendid Building Lots
In Plots,
on Duncan Bergen. Mcclellan Grand and West Side
MUGS the Thirteenth ward of the consolidated CITY, former
y First ward city Of Bergen The above being the best piece
ips entirely surrounded by elegant villas and commands
views Of the country for miles around and oil the adj
MANAGES OF city residence Water and gas already intro
ducsa pear ns: Of horse ears Ia1nins direct to
Terms easy and made known day OF sale.
For maps and full peiciash apply 70 the Ancttoneer,
LEWIS T. WOOD 81 MONTGOMERY street. Jersey City, to
NJ q O. NILSSON, ia WeS3 street New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21
JERSEY CITY, HOBOKEN, HUDSON CITY
AND BERGEN REAL ESTATE.

TO Let or Lease.
A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE ON BERGEN
"A Hcighs, comprising all the advantages OF the city ana
country plenty of the grounds fowls, &C., ~
inuiss from New rSrf ssssed BY The aSd;on Cy ana
Apply to MEANS 1 ATCHESON, RsA Estate Agents, new
Arb Avenuss 0pposite Chestnut Hudson CtU, n. y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

EOR sALE-TO CLOSE AN ESTATE, THE EXTR
IL size first class House. with whou. extra Lot and ST.
Bile, corner Of Madison avenue and I'D street.
W. r. SEYMOUR, III Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

n CLARKsON, JR, AUCTfONEER.
~. Marble Aantes, Slabs Of Marble Machinery
PELLS co. will cell Thursday June g. Mt l0x A. NJ
i2si Broadway by order Of executors OF Leon Iaande
comprising large sceciion Of coloret white marbles
the stock Of saved sabs OF Pyrenrean, Belgian Poru
gucse italian and naive marles Also Engine Rub bling
Bed, &C. Terms at sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

by MAX BAYERsDORFER, AUCT1oNEER.-- SELLS
ID this day, at 1915 O'Clock, 3s Cathne street, promi-
neu, fnc large old established Wholesale and retail candy
Mandatory Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon together
with valuable Lease costly store Fixtures Jars,
Saloon Furniture large stock Candies, complete Machinery
pete In every .epect; large Store Extraordinary
opportunity parties wishing to embark safe prof
fusiheEs win sold, positively without reserve,
The highest bidder either together or 10 lots to suit purchas
| ere Buyers dealers, SPECTATORS invited.
MAX BAYEhsDOHFEfs's Salesroopn, 81 Third avenue.
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NOTICE.
Pursuant 10 40 order OF the superior Court OF New Hanover
county c. the above entitled cause at the Spring
Term. is:j on presentation NJ the ouce OF
CRONLY MORRIS,
IN this city will pay the holders OF the fr preferred
bonds mortgage made by the defendant the
said Wilmington Manchester Railroad Company 10 the
plaintiff NJ X Jesup, who have not already rcestvsd the
same per ccnage $50 u said bonds aud accrued tn
icras ssns being dividend for distribution as sfore-
said from sales OF that portion OF the railroad and other
property covered by said mortgage, which WAS In the State Oh
Kcrth Carolina. :. -.
BY notify all holders OF the bonds above referred TO that n
less the same are presented to .oovs FOR payment Of
the Dividend above stated on or before the
First day OF September, ls7U,
hey Will be forever ebarred OF ID inc sao
fluid IN my hands for distribution a. aforesa
Commissioner and Referee.
WILMINGTON, N. c., May ID, ls7o.
-
REMOVALS..
Il EDWARD LAMBERT,
dealer IN
Foreign Exchange 'jsd, Governments
Commercial Paper,
has removed TO
No. - Wall stree, city BAnk building, room =
adoinpg once Of Nessrs. Tucker Andrews Co.. New fs
end J. ". Tucker 4 Co., PAsa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

WILLIAM ABBOTT, ArCTIONEER, OFFICE NO.
CITY Hall place. will SELL Wednesday, ed inst, al
I0 o'clock the genteel Furniture contained IN tho
Boarding house at Nos 81 and 50 Pike street. consisting
reps Feather Beds, and maple Bedsteads
Brussels Carpet French plate pier Glasses marble
Tables mahogany Chairs and Sofas, Tables, Washstands
CTockery, &C., &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21
BROOKLYN REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

GO E00-ONLY s,,5oo CASH THREE STORY
OO.CUU Philadelphia brick, brown stone trimmings;
al improvements plate glass windows; 30 minutes from
ferries; leading avenue Photograph, &C., E. w. kACHAU,
c8x10O.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

DAwNBROKER'S SALE-THIS DAY, BY JOHN NOR
TIMER IL East Broadway, of 400 lots Mems and Wo-
men's choice Clothing Beds Bedding and other valuable
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-21

L1OR SALE IN HARLEM ONE OF THOSE MOE TW
Z story frame and Mansard roof Houses filed in wit
improvements 1ish street. between First and Second
woodwork and trimmings solid black walnut the
Of grapes very cheap or TO let at $50 month For fu
ther particulars apply 10 the owner THOMAS MCGUIRE
1872 Elm street.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-06-23
Bugle Lodge, No. 2Os. l. o. OF G. T.

Hancock, June 10th. 1870.
Whereas our Heavenly Father. in his ALL
wise providence, has removed nv death our
brother, Benjamin J. Bagley, the rcfore:
REsoLvED.-That we deeply sympathize
with our afflicted sister, Hattie NJ R,ol.y
and her friends, in this great bereavement !.
and we assure them that they have our
hear felt sympathy and prayer to God. that
he will sanctify this great affection TO their
present and eternal good
REsoLvfD.-Thatl IN death no less than
IN life, we recognize and acknowledge. the
ever watchful care of our Heavenly Father.
TO whose kindness and mercy we cheer
fully commit the spirit of our departed
Brother.
REsoLvED.-That in the death OF Rro.
BaSley, the Lodge has sustained the loss
OF faithful and worthy brother: the ten.
perance cause fearless and outspoken adj
vocate' and society a good citizen.
REsoLvED.-That the Charter Of the
Lodge remain draped in mourning 80 DAYS
from this date.
REsoLvED.-That a copy of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to the widow and
friends of our late Brother. with our re-
quest that they be published in the Els
worth American.
Ivy PENNEY.
Chairman of Committee on Resolves
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-06-23
Fifth District Republican Convention.
: Hon. sidney Perha,,a.

This gentleman was not our first
choice Tor Governor, nevertheless We
have always had the highest respect for
him. as man of integrity, of much
more than common ability, and of great
personal worth. No man ever had the
slightest cause to doubt his word, or to
charge him with any Of the low political
tricks which are too common with ma
ny. lie is not political wire-puller,
nor one idea man. in the common ac-
ceptation Of the term, but on the contra
~ is a man of generous impulses, a lover
of his race. and thorough believer in
genuine Republican principles. and in
honest dealing in all matters political as
well as of business character.
The affairs of the state, and the politi-
cal rights OF all citizens will be safe in
his hands, even if these rights were at
the mercy of an executive Office a. they
are not
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-06-23

cation Of the people in developing the in.
dustrial resources Of the country. Also
the duty of Congress to establish model
schools In the District Of Columbia. TO
attend TO the 'ua,ter OF education in the
Territories; especially TO educating the
Indians and make them eventually industri-
Gus and law-abiding citizens and conclud-
ing that promotion OF the cause of educa-
ton is the most effective means of recon
structing the South.
1t is feared that some little Of the -four
weeks remaining in this Session of Con
gress, is likely to be taken up in determin-
ing in the House the eligibility of the
cadet broker whittemore to renew his Con-
gressional honors, as a member of that
body. The question arises. could we not
dispense with Mr.. whittcmore, at least, for
the remainder OF this Session! IL Is hoped
that his case will be simply referred and
no action taken on this session.
Commissioner Wilson of the General
Land Office. has just received returns OF
ships In the valley of the Rio Pecos, New
Mexico. These surveys embrace an area
Of more than one hundred and eighty thou
sand acres of land. large portion of
which is well adapted TO agriculture The
entire region is well supplied with excel
lent water. and the luxuriant growth of
grass which covers the bottom lands and
the rolling praries affords great advantages
for stock raising. ouite number OF set
tiers have established themselves In the To-
cality. many OF whom own large herds of
cattle and iocks of sheep. There are nu-
merous excellent sites for ranches still I'M
occupied. There Is an abundant supply
OF cedar along the bluffs separating the
high and low lands which will afford fuel
for years To come.