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The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

NEW YORK, Aug. 31-Evening.-Cotton more &C.
tive; Middling uplaods 1910. Flour-State and wes-
8 40; round hoop Ohio rs; choice so; western
50; choice 90; southern-common to extra 8 90;
good S d to choice co. Wheat about &c lower; sales
10000 bush.; No. Spring 30 q I 80; common
good to choice % g 90; Winter Red Western 81
l a. Corn heavy and q &c lower; sales $4,000
and Western at 40 q 47c., Pork lower; new mess
II % q II 62 prime 20 80 q II co. Lard frmer at
e Sac Butter dull; Ohio 10 g zoe; state Is g soc.
Rico % q 1o4c; Museovado q SIC; fair to goot re.
TuTpeotine arm at - 81 &c. F Rosn
hrm at 10 q Is Tor strained. Petroleum easier ,
crude 14c refined at 24A q 24ic. Tallow active at
FTeights to Liverpool armer; Cotton ID; Wheat
CHICAGO, Aug. 3i.-Flour dull and nominal =.
Wheat IS @ 19c lower; corner broken; No. 2 Spring
closed firm ut IL q ia cash. Corn active and de-
eHss tel No. zm,e sd: at At aSc sh Oats
easier; No: Spring size. High wines steady at S.
Lard easier az SIC. Live Hogs frmer at Is a 10.
Cattle quiet at 20 g 90. Freights active; Wheat
Reeeipts-5ooo bills -four, 1sl 900 BUSH wheat, 1s2-
600 bush. corn 5000 bush. oats, $4,000 bush. rye,
$4,000 bush. barley, 5000 hogs.
Shipments-30C0 bbls -four, $4,000 hush wheat,
900 bush. corn 49, 900 BUSH oais 10000 bush rye,
1000 bush. bailey, 1000 hogs.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 31.-Pork nominal. Lard is
dropping at sic. Bulk meats dull; shoulders at sic
clear rib sides &c; clear sides SIC. Bacon is weak
shoulders SIC; sides It TIC. Whiskey in good demand
at full prices at 9Oc.
TOLEDO, Aug 3l.-Flour steady and In moderate
market. Wheat shade lower; No 2 White Wabash
80; No. do q: No. White Michigan 80; Am
Der do psf; No. 2 at %; No. do 20 rejected
LOS; No. White Michigan 26; extra l SO. Com
unchanged; high mixed at Sic; low do 4Sa a 45c.
Oats dull and a shade lower; No. l at 36s q 36Jc;
firm; Wheat to Buffalo &c and 10 Oswego Sc.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 31.-Cotton irregular; Mid
ding uplands 18c.
SAVANNAH, Aug. 3l.-Cotton irregular; Miadling
uplands 174c - aaA :
MOBILE, Aug. 3i.-COtton firm; Middling upands
1slc. - ~
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31.-Cotton steady; low
Middlings 1910.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1871.
CITY AND VICINITY


b. BEFORE COMMISSIONERS RAND.
THURsDAY.-John Rogers was brought before the
Commissioner. the question being on a reduction of
bail. The U. s. District Attorney intimated that
the amount of the defsication was more than at first
reported, and suggested that the amount first fixed
be unchanged, to which the counsel for the defence
offered ne resistance; and the prisoner was remand
ed to jail. statement from the President Of the
bank i that the detalcation so far as discovered
amounts TO 81 900.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

SACCARAPPA ITEMs.-R. g. q. King have
begun the foundation for new store, 60 ~ %,
two stories high, on Main street. on the vacant
lot next to Andrews furniture rooms
Lisk & Weston have turned around one of
the lower saw mills known as the elements
milr' and are remodeling it for some purpose
not yet disclosed
The Republicans Of Westbrook, resisting the
propositions OF the Democratic minority for a
union candidate for representative, will hold a
party caucus at Warren's Hall on Thursday,
Sent 9Th -. - ILL
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
AUCTION SALES.
In BankrunfcY.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
4 SHALL sell at public auction at the store lately
occupied by 4. #. and A. b. Brown, in Var
mouth Upper Village, on the Second Jay OF Sept
A. d. 1871 at ten O'Clock the following person.
al property: 20 barrels -Four 10 of Vinegar 10 of
cider, bbs OF Lard and Pork; ches OF Tea 1856
gallons OF Moiasses, and general assortment OF
Groceries and Hardware, Crockery Boots and shoes,
Dry. Fancy and Rubber Goods, and such ticles as
are usually ound in country store. A 50 platform,
counter and spring balance scales in rstrate order.
One TIlton & McFarland's Safe. Valuable stove and
other store fixtures. Sic gh and Pung
g. P. MAT COCKS, Assignee
In Bankruptcy OF 81 Is Brown, sS Middle st.
+. o. BAILEY & co, Auetioneers. au29td
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

PORTLAND GLASS WoRKs.-At the annual
meeting ofthe stockholders of this corporation
on wednesday, officers were elected for the en-
suing year, and the Board is as follows:- Rem
sellser Cram, President; Albert B.. Stevens,
Treasurer; VIM. o. Davis, SUPERB ntendent.
Directors-Rensellaer Cram, Charles E. Jose,
jones ii. Smith, Philip II. Brown, John E
Donnell, A. X. shurtleff, Charles H. Fobes.
Its proposed to resume operations at an
early day. ...t|
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
METEOROLOGICAL.


s"O S1BNHt OnCc.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. l., 1 A. MA
storm OF some severity will probably pass into
the southern part of Texas, then northward.
day is probable from Michigan to South Caro-
lima and Maine, and a falling barometer and
southerly winds from Lake Superior to Mis-.
souri, and Kentucky : = - - .
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
by TELEGRAPH
TO THE DAILY PRESS.

MAINE. 4|HE -r
Accidental Death.
EAsTPoRT, Aug. 31.-Loring Winchester,
we'll known ship carpenter of this town, fell
from new vessel at Lubec yesterday. His
neck was broken and he died last night.
Warning for Boys.
BATH, Aug. 31.-A boy named Oliver Clary'
aged about ten years, was run over in this city
this morning, while attempting to get on to
moving train. He lived but two hours
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
M nicipal Court.

JUDGE NORRIS PRESIDING
THURsDAY.-Frank Horr, for assault and battery
was fined $40 and costs.
Patrick Haggerty pleaded not guilty to the charge
OF stealing COW and was bound over in the sum of
$500 tor his personal appearance at the Superior
Court In September
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

THE quad pro quo for the best butter at St..
Adams, VT, on Tuesday, was about 80 to 81
cents per pound. The Messenger remarks:-
"Six refrigerator cars are loading with butter
for Boston this morning at the freight depot
They will carry fully fifty tons of the surface
gold of acres of richest pasture lands away
from our county to-day-for which there will
be found in the pockets of farmers good $685.
OOO."
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE EXTRAORDINARY EFFECT OF FELLOWS
COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHosPHITEs is
due to its power ofmparting the vital princi-
pie to all constitutions impaired by wasting or
facilitating maladies. 1t is acceptable to the
palate and suitable for all ages and all consti.
tutious The blood is restored to purity and
health, the nerves and muscles are strengthen.
ed, while tuberculous or consumptive deposit
is retarded. t.,ra aug28thd1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

SALES AT AUcTIoN.-Messrs F. o. Bailey
& Go. sold at auction yesterday the splendid
new house on Spring street opposite the resi-.
dence of Israel Washburn, ir,with the let, con-
tanning 20,S5O square feet, for $4,000 to VIM.
FL. Stephenson; also a lot of land on the same
street, opposite the horse railroad stable, con-
taiDing 1921 feet for 36 cents per foot The
same firm also sold the brick store and tene-
ment, No. 283 Fore street, for $3475. --s,
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
Large Sale of Army Clothing aud
Equipage.

Deputy Quartermaster Generals Office,
Philadelphia. Pa, August 10, 1871.
w ILL be sold at Public auction at sCHUYL-
w KILL ARSENAL, Philadelpha Pa, COM
mencing on TUESDAY, Sept ~ 1s7i, at 10 O'clock
A. M, under the direction of Captain v. p. Van
Antwerp, M. s. K, U. s. Army, large quantity
neg, rvieeable, and damaged clothing, camp
and garrison equipags, consisting in part of
IL 900 great coats,
5000 pairs drawers,
1000 Shirts
9,0O0 wool blankets,
1000 pairs trousers.
300, 900 pairs stockings,
500 pairs boots aud shoes,
% TO knapsacks, ..-~ 90 80,
20.757 haversaeks, --- 't+--i
100000 yards OF Grey Shifting FlannelI,
$1,000 yards, "a Sky Blue Kersey u=a
and various other articles The terms OF sale win ba
stated in the catalogues, which can DE Obtained ar
this office, or at the oehuylkIlI Arsenal Phadenba
"a. BY order OF The Quartz master General.
SrEWAaF VAN VLIEr
Deputy Quartermaster General u. 5. Army,
au915 deud 15t 'I
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

The ARMY AND NAVY CeURsE.-The Enter
tainment Committee of the Army and Navy
Union are determined that their course for the
coming winter shall surpsss in brilliancy and
interest their former effort. The programme,
so far as made up, is as follows: The opening
evening viii consist Of concert by the Ger
mania Band, with that charming singer Mrs.
d. M. Smith, on which occasion some new
music from the European capitals will be Civ
en- for the first time in America. Madame
Parepa Rosa has been secured for a grand con-
cert, assisted by eminent talent. The Msndel-
ssohn Quintette Club also have place in the
list, and the committee are in correspondence
with Miss Annie B. Starbird of this city, who
is expected to return home the coming autumn
from Italy, where, as our readers already
know, she has won triumphs seldom achieved
by an American vocalist. 1t is to be hoped
that this lady will make her debut in her ma.
tive city, and the qualification she will afford
her friends in doing so will be great. For lee
turers, the names of Senator Fitch of Nevada
Anna Dickinson and Mark Twain are an
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

A FULL assortment of Paper Hangings,
Window Shades, Screens, etc., for sale by
iy8tf DEvENs & Co. 10 Free st
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

JoB PRINTINa.-Send your orders for lob
Printing to the Daily Press Printing House
where they will be promptly attended to at the
owest possible rates. WIN. M. MARxs
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
MISCELLANEOUS NO ICES.

OF Miss Norris, tina New York Citizen
speaks ia the very highest manner, saying all
hrr efforts are exceedingly subtle aud ehec-
tive, and done with all the grace of nature and
earnestness, and all the skillfulness OF consum-
mate art"
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
WASHINGTON.
Redem ption of 5.lO,s 0f lS6l

"A'niN"AoHs, aug oA'-Aho iohoWlnS was
Notice of Redemption of 5 EOS Bonds of 1862
at Treasury Department Sept. LIST BY virtue
of authority given by an act OF Cong ess. an
proved July IA, 1870, entitled an act to author
ize the retunding Of the national debt, here
by give notice that the principal and accrued
interest of the bonds herein belo designated.
known as $50 bonds, will be paid at the Treas.
ury OF the U United States in the city of Wash
ington, on or after the LIST day of December
next, and that the interest OF said bonds will
cease at that date; that is to saw the common
bonds known as first series, act of Feb. %.
1862, dated May 1. 1862, and numbered as fol-
lOws:- One to O,699 inclusive, $50 each; 1 to
1852 inclusive, $10O each; l to 4OO11 inclu.
sive, $500 each; to "a, 104 inclusive, $1,000
each; and registered bonds Of same act from l
to 500 inclusive, $50 EACH 1 to 41O3 Inclusive
800 each; to 1899 inclusive, $500 each: / to
1906 inclusive, $1,000 each; to 1865 inclusive,
$4,000 each; to 2906 inclusive, SO 600 each
The amount outstanding embraced in numbers
as above is 100000, 900. Coupon bonds of the
act OF Feb. 20, 1862 were issued in four dis
tinet series. The bonds OF the first series. en-
bracing those described above, do not bear the
series oesig mated upon them, while those of
the second, third and fourth are al ,tipctiy
marked on the face OF the bonds. United
States securities forwarded for redemption
should be addressed to the loan division, Sec
retary's Office. - +-
(Signed) IT. HARTLY,
Acting Secretary of Treasury.
- Internal Revenue Receipts.
The receipts Of internal revenue for the
present month are $11 ,277,2
- A Report Denied.
The statement that the San Domingo report
is being sent out from the Executive Mansion,
implying that general distribution was made
OF the document, is Incorrect. The President
has mailed only one copy to correspondent
who asked for it, while Gen. Babcock, who
considers that the report relieves him from for
mer lmputatons upon his character, has sup
piied lew copies to personal friends.
Government Bankers.
Clews, Habchts & Co., OF London, has been
appointed bankers for the State Department
in Europe in place OF Barring Bros
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
MISSISSIPPI.
Republican state Convention.

ftepuOllCam state COnvemtlOms
JACKSON, Aug. 3l.-rhe Republican State
COnve ntion adjourned at midnight after pass
ing the following resolutions without dis
senting voice:
Rssolved, That recognizing the principles of
the Republican party as set forth in National
Republican platform and exemplifed in gen.
eral policy adopted by present National Ad-
ministratlOn as of having force, we do hereby
reaffirm these principles, and approve of meas
ures which have been adopted to carry them
into effect; -.
Second-That we favor the lowest taxation
that will maintain an economical adminstra-
ton of government;
Third-That we will maintain the liberal
system of free schools and secure equal advan-
tages to all youths of the State, irrespective OF
race, color, or previous condition; eF"-
Fourth-That we endorse the Republican
administration of the State of Mississippi, and
that in approaching campaign this fall, recog-
nizing his Excelency, Gov. James l.. Alcorp,
as our standard-bearer, we pledge him our uni.
ted aud earnest support in defending princi
Piles OF Republican party and in bearing its
standard to victory; .
Flfth--That having secured the blessing OF
universal suffrage, we will CONTINUE our efforts
as party in this State and secure speedy
adoption of universal amnesty.
The utmost harmony prevailed
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

A 'RooT1EssT REE.-Durin the prevalence
of the heavy wind ST Wednesday night rock
maple tire. about fifteen inches in diameter,
standing ON Cumberland street, in front Of the
house of j. W. Buck, was blown down. 1t
was in remarkably thrilling condition, and
when it fell it disclosed the fact that the tree
had but one root, and that was broken in the
fall. The base, other than this, twas quite
smooth. Undoubtedly it had been partially
supported by the roots of other trees in the vi
cinity. The butt of the tree was exhibited yes
terday in front of the post office. 40 M
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

THE abundant rains of Saturday and Sun
day nights and of Wednesday have frightened
the appearance of things in the country mate
rally. The fall feed can't help starting up,
and the grasshoppers can hardly hold their
own much longer. But it is of course too late
for even the most favorable circumstances to
repair the serious agricultural losses of the
year.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
HONSeHt
Al

IN Wednesday, sept 6ih at ten A NJ we shall
" sell the Furniture In house No So Winter street
consisting OF Paror Sut in b. w. and Brocatell,
tapestry Carpet. Cenue Taoe, Whatnot, Easy
Chalr, Hat Tree, Mi rors, Extension Tables Open
Crate Stove CrOekery aud Glass Ware, AIagee Cook
Stove. Clock, Chamber Set, Feather b d. Spring
Beds, Mattresses, Air Tight Stoves, Bedsteads Bu-
Teaus, Rockers, &C., together with the Kitchen
Furniture.
+. o. BAILEY e. CO., Auctr's.
au3l tt
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
Secretary-John b. Hudson.
Treasurer, Elisha Trowbridge.

LARcENY.-William Shea was released from
jan yesterday, having served out his term for
larceny OF postage stamps from the office OF j.
q l. M Rand, Wishing to replenish his ward
, r ne went into the office occupied by U. s.
district Attorney Webb, and Mr. Preb,e.
81 VI 'ne U. s. District Court, and. during
.nel honentary absence stole the hat of the
p,ot, ,O' Attorney and the overcoat of Mr..
Iieo'e' lie pawned the hat and left the over.
Ioa' az Inc shop of Doherty on Fore street
nepu'y Marshal Sterling, hearing of the l lar
ceny' arrested Shea at Dohertv's storo ana
locked him up Officer Fields recovsrad . wv
stolen articles. Shea had another Coz, ,-. s"e
he had probably stolen, which he ,sf, y, n ~n'cn
tvs and which Deputy Sterling tool nUner-
sion Of 1t is at the police station vo;,;, rao''
claimant.
Officers Fields and Rounds, who arres.oa
Joseph Hussey, who was concerned with shoa
ia the larceny of the postage stamps, and VIII
came out OF Jail with him, on suspicion of be.
ing concerned in the aforementioned larceny.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

versity was laid yesterday Race color, and
sex will be admitted on equal g,uunds,
The brig McGilvery for Boston, with coal, ia
reported ashore at the Three Sisters Chesa-
peake bay. % 81
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
Foreign Markets.

ThANhFVhIt Q ug. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT States
$50 bonds s5a q 95H for 1925. I'll
PARIS, Aug. 31.-Rentes 56f zoe.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 31-1O.5O A. M.-Cotton opened
firm; Mddling uplands 81 q SD; sales estimated at
10 900 bales. Wheat los Sd q los Cd tor Western
Spring. Corn 29s Cd.
LONDON, Aug. 31-12 M.-Consols 93} for money
and account. ID, .s-.r. Ill. -. 10
American securities quiet U. S. 5-20s1s62, SO; do
1865, old, ssf; do 1867, 9li; U. s. 1O-4Ts 90i. ,
LONDON, Aug 3i-Evening.-The amount of bull
lion in the Bank of England has decreased G316,OOO
during the past week, leaving e25 1873 in the
vault. - l----
. LONDON, Aug 31-Evenlng. -ConsOls closed at 93J
for money and account.
American securities-U. S. $685. 1862 934; do 1865
old, 93a do 1867, 923; U. s. 10-40s 9Oa.
. PARIS, Aug. 31-Evening-Rentes closed al 56f
35c.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. SIS P. M-Cotton market
closed steady middng uplands 81 q DID, Bacon
Sis Sd " cwt for Cumberl md cut Petroleum 1Otd
" gal. for spirits and 1sAd Tor ref aed.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

A cOmnlttee was appointed to nominate Of
ficers for the ensuing year, who reported as
follows, and the nominees were elected unani-
mously:
observation-disclosures F. Weeks lin place of Oh
liver Gerrish, who declined re. electiop.)
Vice Presidents Ward 1, Robert Dresser;
Ward 2, William Carney; Ward 3, William
Duran; Ward 4, James Todd; Ward B, Henry
Tr'ckey; Ward 6, John Neal; Ward z, N. G.
Rice.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

FLY SCREENS are at Lothrops, Exchange
street, for so cts.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

A destructive freshet is reported on the Della
ware rivers and its tributaries. The Erie rail-
road west of Port Jervis, is badly washed; a
land slide obstructs the Monticello and Port
JervIs railroad; navigation on the Delawaer
and Hudson river canal will be interrupted for
nearly fortnight.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

rms afternoon at half past two o'clock, the
great match for $1,000, between Kit Larkin's
sorrel gelding Daniel Boone, and H. c. Bur-
leigh 8 grey mare Lady Burleigh, will come
of This match has created great sensation
In sporting circles, and a large amount of money
is pending on the result The horses are very
closely matched, and with the splendid cond-
ton OF the track, one of the most exciting races
ever witnessed in this vicinity. may confident
~ be expected. EEL ~ "a
A match for 500 has also been made between
the b. m. Gentle Annie and the b. g. John Gil
pinto be put in between the heats for the great
purse r. Jones names the first horse and G.
M. Delaney the second. 9ttNsI 5t .t.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

THERE will be meeting of the Bosworth
neiief Corps this afternoon at 8 o'clock,
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

Weather Rep0rt-Aug. 31-l2 p. NJ.
War Department, Signal Service u. s. Army, Di-
vision OF kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
NJ,
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

The Valuable Lot on Corner of
Centre and Pleasant sts.,
At Auc lion.
ON Tuesday, Sept 9th, al NJ, we shall sell the
" very valuable lot OF land on cOr1er of Centre
and Pleasant sts said lot being ia feet on Centre
and 5lf ,set Pleasant ST. with tie material there
ON, one halt OF brick walk rear line o, said lot
This is one Of the most valuable lots In the civ,
Terms easy, and male known at SAFE
au28dtd +. D. BAILEY 81 CO, Auct'rs.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
Horse tor saie-

very SUPERIOR Family Horse yrs.
old sound, kind and reliable; coor oaek
lk~Sl weight 1915 Sold only on account OF Ill
Ah health OF the present ownep1iI o-...
NAV be sen at RoBINSoN'S sIAoIn' 'resn 81
Aug ID
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

CO. M M II II 4 IAL,
Foreign Experts.
HALIFAX, N. S. Sch Hector-5OO bbls. fiour.
. sI Foreign Imp0rts
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

Initial STATIoNERY.-Messrs Loring, Short
q harmon have Just received some of the new
est and most fashionable styles of stationery
ana elegant designs for initials Our lady
friends should call and see for themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

The AGED BRoTHERHooD.-The third an
nual meeting of the Aged brotherhood Associ-
alton was held last evening at the Common
Council room, President Oliver Gerrish in the
chair. A committee was appointed to audit
the accounts OF the Treasurer, who reported:
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

Posi- BoswoRTH G.. A. R.-Eoery member of
this Post is requested to be present at the
monthly meeting, Friday evening, Sept. !.
1871, at 7 IL o'clock.
Business of importance to every member will
come before the meeting. au 31-2t
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
DOMINlON OF CANADA.
The Race Won by the Taylor Crew in A

HALIFAX. Aug. 31.-The race was rowed at
last, at half past this afternoon, and won by
the Taylor or second Tyne crew in A minutes
The Pryor crew of HALIFAX came in second, and
the Coulter crew of Pitsburg third. Six
crews started aud the race was splendidly con-
tested for three miles straight away In turn
ing the Taylor crew got a lead of three lengths,
and kept it. .'
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

HACKS, Barouche, Clarence, Coaches and the
great Barge Champion for depot work, wed
diDgs, show parties, also Buggies, Phaetons Sc.
for private driving, to let at the City Hotel
Stables, Green street, j. w. Robinson, Pro-
prietOr. aug26 eod1m
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
NEW French Goods, at Whittier's.

GERMAN CoLoGNEs all sizes and prices, at
WI,;tt;arss
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

ENGLISH PERFUMES, fresh, sweet. delight
full, at Whittier's
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

To clean grease spots from your garmens
use the DOLLAR REWARD SOAP"
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01
ENTERTAINMENTS

YET Briggs Corn aud Bunion Remedies
BRIGGS Pile Remedies are success. If.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

TOILET articles in great variety-all aew and
desirable at reasonable prices, at Whittier's.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-01

BOYS CLOTHING just received large lot
all new. At j Bureigh s. Co.'S, 81 Middle
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26
Proclamation.
-~~~-~~r-----~~--r~'-~>~>r~

To TIE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR THE
ELECTION DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY:
Whereas, Hon. WIN. n. MIsHA~, who, at the
General Election held In Ootooer, 1870, was chosen
a member OF the Senate OF the State OF South
Carolina. for the Election District OF Charleston
County. to serve for the term OF four years, has
deceased; and whereas, the Constitution OF the
State Of South Carolina directs that In such case
n Wit OF Election shall, be Issued oy the President
OF the Senate Tor the purpose Of filling the vacancy
thus occasioned, for the remainder OF the term
for which said member was elected:
Now, therefore, you and each OF you are hereby
required, after due advertisement, ami with strict
regard to ali the PROVISIONS OF the Constitution
and laws OF said State touching your duty in such
case. to hold On ELECTION FOR A MEMBER OF
THE SENATE OF the State OF South Carolina, for
the County OF Charleston, to serve for the remain
dor or The term for which said member, Hon. ".
n Mishaw. was elected; tile Polls to be opened at
the yarIous pla res of election on THURSDAY. Feb.
r,ary 1e. 1871, BIZ the various Managers OF Elec.
,ion for those places respectively, In accordance
with the provisions o. the Act Of the General AS
sembly, entitled ''An Act providing for tile Gene
raj Election. and the manner Of conducting the
same,n approved March 1st, 1870; and this writ,
together with your return OF the election to be
h, Id under 1t, have before the Senate at Its next
meeting after the election.
a. ]. RANsIER, President Of Senate.
Attest: J. WOODRUFF, Clerk Of Senate.
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