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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

o. A GIrT.-Mrs. G. 4. Wisslcr was
made The recipient Of Christmas present
in The form Of very handsome Cake
Basket from The Ladies CT The Reformed
Church Of this place. for which she asks
us 10 return her sincere thanks 10 the
kind friends, who in this generous way
have given expression 10 their sentiments
OF esteem and 10 assure them Of her
earnest prayer, that the blessing Of God
may forever be with ,hem.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
THE
CLABATGH WASHER SUCCESSFUL.

7 WOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of
i jefferson and Clarke counties that | am still
manufacturing this unexcelleG Washltg Ma
chine, and the general satisfaction it ha, given
the many families that have used il during the
FIVE years il has been introduced, have no
hesitation in warran,ing it 10 wash clothes IN
less time, with less labor, les, soap, and with
less wear TO the clothes than any other method
known.
! have reduced the price Of The Machine with
Wringer attached TO ego. Each separate sl0.
Shop price SIS fer both. Warranted for one
year.
will deliver them on trial for one month,
and if they fail to give satisfaction will re move
them If notified a, the expiration Of that time.
Orders solicited Terms accommodating
Address JAMES +. MADDOX.
ShePherd,town, W. Va.
December -, 1863. 1
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

ELECTION OF OrFIcERs.-At recent
meeting OF the Board Of Trustees of the
Antieisn National Cemetery, recently
held in Washington City. the following
gentlemen were reelected IS officers TO
serve during Jhe ensuing year
G. L. .Crsnner. Of West Virginia.
President; Gen. E. Shriver, OF Mary land,
Vice President; Thos. 4. Boul,, OF
Maryland. Secretary and Treasurer, and
DR.. A. A. Biggs, Of Maryland, Superin-
,endeut.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
On motion the board adjourned.

o. Ayers American Almanac for 1870
has been received by Henry NJ. Billings.
Agent, for delivery grstls, to all who cali
for it. This number contains proofs 10
show tina, some Of he stars have existed
for sixty millions OF years. We had not
supposed euch proof possible. but the
Doctor gives i, in shape which seems
indspu,abe. His witlicisms have long
made his book acceptable; his medical sd-
vice makes i, indispensable 10 families,
and now he adds The most startling prob
lens of abstract science 10 its attractions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Reslf, who ,aided with John Brown,
and is now an assessor ia South C srolins,
had his wife arrested in Augusta. Co.,
the other day for sealing 500 81 from
him. The unfo.lansls woman said that
she ioos the money TO pay her expenses
when thrust out OF the house BY her hus-
band ln favor Of negro prostitutes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
To Planters, Farmers. Transfers

Aud others working large number Of
Horses and Stock, hundreds Of dollars can
be saved snnpslly by using Bells Whits
Oil. II will cure Scratches, Saddle or
Collar Calls. Old Sores, Wounds. SraiDs,
Bruises. and Sweilings Of al kinds.
Price 25 cents.
" For sale by Druggists and all
prominen, Slorekeepers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

g. According 10 the Wheeling Regis.
ter the West Va. Legislature which
mesls on the 18Th inst, stands thus -
Senate. g democrats, and IL liberals and
republicans; House Of Delegates, "a dem.
oOrst' and 81 liberals and republicans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
Comn,i'sioner's Office,
Dscemhet S.h 1890


Notice is hereby given. particularly 10
Emanuel Sisley and Jacob Slsley as Ad-
ambassadors Of Jacob SlsIey. deceased.
Joseph Slsley. George w. Fox and Ann
i Fox his vile. John -. S,sley. George
K. sialey. John ID. Summers and Mary
E. Summers his wife. George Osbourn.
J. S. Osbourn. George J.. Hoffman and
Mollie E. Hoffman his wife, and James
Osbourn, that | will proceed to execute
The annexed decree a. my Office. in Shep-
herdsIown on The 5th day OF March. 1870,
al 10 o'clock A. NJ. Of said day, at which
time and place all parties interested 10 he
settlement OF the accounts Of Emanuel
S'sley and Jacob Staley, as Adminisna.
tors Of Jacob Staley. deceased, are re-.
ques,ed to attend.
G. E. STUBS,
Commissioner
Jan. /, 1870. Prs fee cl0 5U
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
NOTICE..

2NHERE viii be general meeting Of
4 The Stockholders Of the Valley FIRE
Insurance Company Of West Virginia.
held in Maj. Hooff's Building, opposite
the Garter House. in Charle.town. on
Friday the IAN IF January, al %
clock. r. Nj.
X. W. BAYLOR. Prpst.
dec rs 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

~ The Ladies in charge Of The Fair
requests Us 10 slate that Dinner and Oys.
tiers can be had at any time during to-day
s.tie Fair room.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
Also
Household and Kitchen Furni-
turc,

comprising many useful snd valuable AZ
ticles. aud many Other articles not men
toned.
TERMS.-For the Corn. Bacon. Lard
and Hay. a credit Of -Four Months viii
be given. the purchaser executing nrg'-
table note for The same with two aooh
endorsers, payable al the Jefferson Sc
Wings Bank. For the other property
credit OF Nine Months will be given On
all sums over Sl0. the purchaser giving
cole aud approved security. the notes I"
bear interest from date. bit II paid
promptly when due the interest will 10
RENTED: Gums al $40 sud under e"h.
No property 10 be removed uhul settled
for.
Sale 10 commence ut 10 O'Clock.
THOMAS LlCKblDER.
G.. ID. McGlincy. Auclioneer.
January !, 1870. 81
Spirit copJ. A."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

@S- In consequence Of this being
Holiday week, we have not given our
usual amount Of reading matter. Will
make it up in the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Persons usually well posted in Cuban
matters. from The Washington (aJminis-
naton) stand point, say there is some
Thing in the Jouble-lesded telegram in The
". Y. Tribune 10 The effect that "'recoe.
ni,ion" will come al en- es'ly day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

t. Or. Rench, Dentist, will leave on
the 5lh OF January and will be sbsen,
some time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
RiekaId & WtIshdns

Rickagd f. Wtlshans
Have determined 10 close out their entire
stock of FANCY DRESS GOODS.
and offer them al extremely low prices
for Cash. 40 early call is solicited.
dec ] II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

The next eclipse. visible in this lari-
tude. will be Psriial one Of The moon on
Jsnu7ry @, 1870.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
The A,res-oliyer Tragedy.

Charlottesville. Dec 25-In The case Of
George s, Agree. charged with Killing
DIR. A. X. Oliver. MISS Ellen Ayres and
Dr.. Brown, the family physician, lesli'
fed 10 The effect that Mics Ayfes was
about to become mother, and that de-.
ceased had seduced her. ArTei was held
to bail in the sun OF $4,000 10 answer
10 an indictment.
When Misc Ellen Ayres was introduce
ed 10 testify. the Courtroom was ihrong-
ed. Her evidence was given in amid the
creates, silence. She was closely yelled,
which prevented the scrutiny Of tie curl
Gus. Her testimony was substantially
as follows;
IL first became scqusin,sj with DR..
Oliver a! the depot in Alexandria IN June
last. He came 10 my fathers. nesr Up
perville. having ju-l returned from Eng
land. On the Monday before my father
lief, for Charlottesville, communicated 10
him that was likely 10 become mother.
do not recollec. " Lether then told him
tina, DR.. Oliver was the author OF my pre-.
sen, conditions; because knew that DR..
Brown. our family physician, had already
told him. had taken medicine from Dr..
! Oliver four times on different occasions /;
the frs, time was early in July. before
any improper inimatlon existed tetween
, US. bu! it is positively certain that he was
the man who committed the oct. No
member OF my family knew of my con-
dl,ion. DR.. divers visit TO my fathers
bouse was caused by the two children Of
Mr. Hall, our overseer. whom he had in
charge from England"
Miss Ayres then left the Cont room
accompanied by her brother. snd after an
agreement between counsel on the sub ject
of bail. the trial ended. Eight gentle.
men. representing nearly two miliOns Of
property vert on his bond, and tie re-
suit OF The exsminslon gives general sat
sfsclion.
DR.. Oliver was about forty years Of
age, of prepossessing appearance, and very
agreeable in conversation. He leaves a
wife. but no children. Ills proper 10 add
that when he met Mr.. Aver he did not
evnce consciousness Of having wronged
him, and manifested gres, surprise at his
hostile attitude.
Mrs. Oliver Witnessed the shoo,ing,and
of course is now in q hparl-broken condi.
lion. She has tie proloundess sympathy
o. our people.
During sheiexaminalion Of Ihe case. n
was stated that Oliver was. what is called
"a practical mesmerizer." The general
character of the young lady and her father
was proved clearly to be the very best,
and il is thought by those who know her
and her standing tina, her fall could only
have been brought about by the use Of ex-
citing drugs.
A lazy man IN the West has invented a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Hon. f. NJ. Stanton, formerly Sec.ets.
~ OF War. and bu, recently appointed q
Justice OF The Supreme Court. died in
Washington on last Friday morning. oil
heart disease. He was 81 years of sse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

The historic estsie Of Charlottesville
containing one thousand scres. ten miles
from Fredericksburg has been cold by
Mr. George Cues, Of Baltimore 10 J. H..
Wall, Esq.. sIso OF Baltimore. for ss,-
900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Why il an old maid like a dried up
lemon Because she ought TO have been
squeezed bU, wasn't.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

G- A Sigh, cold, cough. hoarseness,
&C., which nigh, be checked with a
simple remedy, if egec,ed often .erml-
mates seriously. Few are aware OF the
importance Of stopping a cough or slight
cold, in the first s'age. That which in
the beginning would yield 10 a mild rene
dy, If no, stended TO. soon attacks the
lungs. Billings Syrup Of Tar and Wild
Cherry. ia an excellent remedy for
Colds. Price 25 cents bottle. At
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

1t is thought by many that after Viz
GINA is RECONSTRUCTED" Tennessee will
be taken up. and may be expelled from
The Union. and placed under q military
government until she gives such pledges
sslt is proposed to eAtor, from Georgia.
and from Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

QAME TO the subscribers Prem,'en,
VI the lsi OF October last. u DHa
BROWN MALE CaLPsbooit "oo".
old. The owner 10 requested 10 eo~.
forward. prove property. pay charges ~
take Der away. Esp
dec ll-3t JOHN SpANCLEh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Governor John W. Stevenson, recent.
ly elected u S Senator from Kentucky,
is native Of Spotisvlvania county, Viz.
pinia, and ron OF Hon. Andrew Steven.
son. formerly U. S. Senator from Vir-
sinls,
Hon. David A. Wells, special commis-
sioner Of Revenue. SUMS up The cos, Of
the late war, on The Federal eide. at nine
thousand millions Of dollars in money
alone.
Co. II. NJ. Billings would inform his
CUSTOMERS. and he public generally. that
he has just received nice 10, Of Raisins.
Cnron, CurrsnIs. &C., which he will sell
cheaper than they can be purchased I'e-
where ia Al
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
House and Lot,

situated on Duke Street in Shepherds.
town, w. Va, known on Plat OF said
town as Lot No los. now owned by An
drew Ronemous. The above premises
are in good repair, fine location and rare
chance for pleasant home.
TERMS OF SALE:-One third cash,
the balance in two equal payments q, one
end two years, with interest from date OF
sale. 10 be secured by bonds Of purchaser
and lien on the premises. Possession
given April 1t, 1870.
lS. Sale TO commence at IL o'clock.
WM. RIGHTSTiNE.
Special Commissioner.
G. d. McGlincy, Auelionscr.
The above sale will positively take
place on the day named by consent OF all
parties interested
J. ]. MILLER.
Committee Of Andrew ROuemou'.
Jan. ], 1870. So
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
Public Sale
OF A
II A II E Ill o NJ e
IN sHEPHERDsTOWN. W. VA.

DY Virtue Of Decree Of the Circuit
% Court Of Jefferson County, rendered
in the case Of John NJ. Ronemous VS..
Miss Mary Ronemous; &c, will sell
On Saturday, 29th Of January,
al Public Auction, in front Of The Court
House in Shepherds,own. West Va.
the CELEBRATED RUMSEY PROP
ERTY, a fine Brick
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Dr.. d. S. Pinnell, OF Buckhsnnon, who
sailed for Melbourne. Ausuali., early in
June last, TO take the post Of American
Consul in that dislsn, corner OF the globe,
has been heard from. The BARI "Har-
vesler" in which he went out reached
Melbourne on The l7lh OF September.
The Doctor took with him his family and
Mr.. =. w. Heavier. Letters have been
received in Buckhannon, the lndepend-
ent says. announcing the safe arrival OF
the party, some of whom were ses.sick
the entire voyage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

TOYs for the Holidays in great variety.
i at Lauek's Book Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

The Stale OF Virginia will commence
the payment Of lie pr CT. reserved in.
teres,. due January Isl. 1869. on "old
registered" stock. and the fractional
"red" coupons, due January 10, 1869, on
and after January 10, 1870. The pay
ments will be made al the Virginia Stale
Treasury. in Richmond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

@$ DENTiNE besunfes the teeth. bar
dens the gums, arrests decay, cures can
ker IN the mouth, acls as a detergent
after smoking. neuralizrs the offensive
secre,ions OF the mouth, and impsr,s to
the breath fragrance. Price % cents.
Prepared and sold BY Henry NJ. Billings,
Druggis,, hepherdsiowp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

A lazy man IN the Yves, has invented a
novel sppsra,ns called The "Aulomstic
Fire Lighter" 1t consists of small
clock on The plan Of al alarm CLOCK,
which al any desired hour lights match
and oiled wick on the stove hearth by
means Of connecting wire. The kind
lings in lS>e stove are 20 arranged that
they are readily ignied; and all that is
needed is TO decide at what time you want
your fire started 10 the morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
Che Alarkets.
shepherdstown Market

Corrected weekIy BY d. S. Renteh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01

Jan. ], 1870. Prs fee $40. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-01
Great Reduction In DRESS GO0DSl

Dec. Is, 1863.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-10-04
q. w. Friend

HIS been arpoin'e Lrcal AGENT for Carson City,
AID viii ..-i Tict et- 1T his place 4 business u
Carson street, opposite capitol Square.
aHsJ- 2u;
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-10-04
County Treasurer's Notice.
81, ,4oo.o0y

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE
~ i-n"w in the Re ,empti"n Fund of Orn,,by
County the sum Of fourteen Hundred Dollars and
that Sealed Proposals Will he received ty the
County Auditor for the surrender If Bonds war
RAM, and claims. paytb out OF said Redemption
suni under the pr, visions f an Act If the Legi-
'arnre "f The state If Nevada. approved March
y II. l>t6. To the amount OF money in the Re-
drmptiun Fund at the time Of opening the propo.
>als.
::r to 10 ocl'-k on Monday the 81 day Of October,
$50 and must lie acr'"p 'nied iy and enclose the
Bonds warrants aud claims to be surr-ndered.
Frint-d Blank. for iliug out Bids can be OBJ
'ained upon application at the office ofthe County
An,litrr.
All accepted Bid, will be paid in Legal Tender
notes.
rs MASON
Treasurer. Ormsbv County. Nevada.
Carson City, September Eth. lsio. sels-td
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-10-04
GRAND AWARD

nF PREMIUI- IN AID OF THE NEVADA
" SCH %. plcrIl.CF. Nev.d, City. CaiiiJruia:
s,KIIlL LIST:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25
The French Won NIaltke.

fT0W ne army dh1 Nary journal
As Won Mol,ke was hardly known to renders
out Cf Prussia anterior TO the splendid upum
which Cudei at sadcwH. the man to whose brain
will be due whatever Of successful strategy shall
characterize tile French Hriu~ In the cnmiug war u
as yet unnamed. Gen. |, ais jules Irochu ~ to-
day undtniihiY the best soldier OF France. lie Is
Of ~. tyr he was made Lieutenant In 1870, ami
promoted to O CHpt0incy IN 1siA lis FIRST stan
vice with that fine soldier, Bugcaud, In ALGERIA.
Cnci d'cstatVnu ana Mayor IA 1870 and Lie ptcnaut
Colonel In $50, lie lrst European service was In
the Italian cauTHi-n.
At The commencement Of the Crimean war, he
was nadc Chiei IT lEc GCLeral stan, and by refer.
t. EiuCiaker History, 10 sil be seen th1t la
all conferences with Lord Raglan, lrochu, rather
than 1t. ATuaui or Caurubett, Ans Spokesman IA
the part OF France Throughout the CaWp1ign,
occupied This pOsiU OF confidential star officer OF
he tummander-in'I hict, an Office. analogous t. that
Of Gnei1eHau under biuchCr CiSeG In just rccogni-
ton Of his mihtnry ability hui skill. In 1851 he
reached lis grade OF Genera, OF Division. Two
years aher he was charged with thu prepaTIuun OF
plan 10 feOrguuI2e tie army, Mstpi Of, Is lass
tcou suggested, lacking the Imperial confidence he
has IL IN the most hVtcrinv degree
lis essay upon organization, LArH'e FrIgcylSs
published IN 1851, ran through ten editions. Nochu
~ known to have anticipated the event OF wan
with Prussia. recent plmphic, from LIs rem,
which unfortunately cannot be obtained In this
country, develops ~ immense deal of study of The
Nonlsh frOniier as % 0gntug field and pllptbly la.
dcacs the national impulse as OccIpylug tuc strL-
togists mind. Should the war survive ~ li.t bat.
ne a fortnight al promise, as seems N,rS uacly.
TO b" "a long one, TrucHus name may chance 10 dD-
pear AZ he head Of tn French armies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25
Gun IL be stopped +.

Is it not possible that the great powers of
Europe may yet bring BoNArARrE to terms
by a Joint declaration forbiddng him to
plunge the world into war? No doubt he
would rebel at such interference. lie has
zone to- far to he able to retreat without
4 shonor. But if Europe were so disposed,
1t might make short work with lin by COB
bling him and his lovely EUGENIE and the
little Prince Imperial up, AMI placing the
Orleans family once more O., ,ne tlrons Of
France.
1t is, indeed, disa.accful to civilization
for all the world TO stand by with folded
arms while one bad, Inscriptions man forces
upon humanity ncverending carnage and
horror England, siung TO the quick by the
loss Of her q arman trade i3 Icing aroused
10 the gravity Of the situation, and we should
not be at all surprised 10 find her at the
eleventh hour coming 10 the rescue Of the
peace Of the world, by putting an end to the
BoNAP iRTE nuisance
Our admiration for JoHN Bull is Ivy nc
means excessive bu in that event the old
gentleman would have our urqualii d ap
probation, and this would be something lol
him to be proud Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25
.lNsON BURLING1.nE.
The Reception Of the News of the Aiinistcr's
Death by the Emperor OF Chtnn-iIand
.nn,r Eirr In Nr. Eurlinnn nia'A EnInilN.

The Reception Of the News Of the Ntini5tcr's
Death by the Emperor OF Chtnn-Iand
son,c Gin to Nr. Burlingnmc's Family.
Minister Lowe writes TO Secretary Fish, May
TO- that lie lee. no time in communicating 10 Prince
Kung tie sentiments OF our Government upon the
death OF Arson Hurlingame. The Minister says,
at is matter OF fiaccrc qualification TO know that
the dincult duties in;rusted to iir. Burngame had
been performed to the entire satisactio Of the
Emperor and HE advisers and ti1t his services arc
ackno Ned.ei In manner eviucing great re-
sreci, gratitude, and literally. In this con
ncctcn would observe that tire honorary
title Of the first rank con.crrci by the
EMPEROR pacts the name OF NJ. BuriingNme on
\ oar with those OF tho four members Ct the frivy
Council md u grade hiyner than that bestowed
uron the pics deuts ~ the Boards and members OF
u, crcigu Office n b. the h1lest rank possible to
he given QUE either living Or dead, outside the
70, al family.
A 0osthuirous tin, conferred directly ny the En-.
rerOr IL considered hv the Chinese toe highest mark
Of respect that car be shown 20 tie memory OF q
deceased Public oHi'cr. as 'hc decree granting IL
becomes rart oi the official records Of the Empire
which will Uorpctua'c TIE na'le and iane OF tie
deceased longer tlr n statues or monuments.
An imTcrial rcscrirt Divides for d stingui shcd
obsc ques aud tycs aT. Barring aInos family 1901
fatls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25
A Skirnish IN France,

The Prussians have at last entered French
territory. a small body crossed the Rhine
near Saarlou's on Saturday. and made
q reconnaissance in the direction of
Metz and s.. Avoid. They encoun.
tend a French outpost, and sharp
sN,rmish eustcd, the Pros.;ans rctrcatinr
and acknowledging loss of two mon. The
French despatch makes no mention of any
les on the side Of France. 1t simply saws
that ihc pruSs'arq wee. .... '-,l md odl-
uN.v icpunDO,.,
that reconnaissance has been made on Prus-
sian soil by the French troops.
St Avoid ia on the railroad between Metz
md Forbarh, about fifteen miles west Of
Forbach, ard about 100 mics east of Paris.
Saarlouis IS fifteen miles to the north of 81.
Avoid The skirmish occurred about half
way between the two places.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25

The blockade of the German ports plays
the deuce with English manufacturers, and the
Liverpool cotton market is suffering from reign
Of terror. This state Of things, more than any
political consideration, enlists England on the
side of BoyAPAnrG'~ enemies. Great Britain, as
a general rule, remains neural only as long as
her pockets are not affected But JoSN BrLt ceases
to be indifferent as soon as loss stares him IN
the face In the meanwhile, the German manu-
fncturers will reap golden harvests, and to that
extent Prussian industry will oe gamer by the
war,