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yryHIS is TO GIVE NOTiCE-That on the

FFNHIS IS TO GIVE NUTICE-ThHt on tHt
/ 18th day of August, 1872 warrant in bank
rnptcy was issued out of the District Court of
the Uni ted States for the Eastern District of
Virginia, against the estate of John II. Kennedy,
of Brunswick co. andState of Virginia, who has
been adiudged bankrupt on his own petition;-
that the payment of any debts, and the delivery
of any property belonging to said bankrupt, to
him or for his use, and the transfer of any pro-
perty by him, are forbidden by law That a
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose one or more assg-
rees of his estate will be held at court OF bank
ruptcy 10 be holden at the Registers office,
Richmond, Virginia, before w. w. Forbes,
ESQ, Register, on the 2sth day of August, A,
d. 1872, at 10 o'cloekaA M,
DAVID B. PARKER,
l4-Wew u. S Marshal.
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4OS4
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of John Rogers, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, on the l4th day of August, 1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been to wit: on the 18th day of August, 1872,
filed in said district court by John Rogers of Meek
lenburg in said district who has been heretofore
duly declared bankrupt under the act of Congress
entitled IAN act to establish uniform sys-
TEN of bankruptcy throughout the UnitedStates,h
approved March I'd, 1867, for discharge and GER
tificate thereof, from all his debts and other
claims provable under said act, and that the slst
day of August, A. d. 1872, at 10 o'clock A. M, be.
fore w. w. Forbes, one of the registers OF said
court IN bankruptcy, at his office in Richmond,
in said district is the time and place assigned for
the hearing of the same; when and where you
may attend and show cause, if any you have,
why the prayer of the said petition should not be
granted,
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors Of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for the
au l4-W2w Sd Cong'l Dist of Va
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE or LAND
IN NDTr0WAV T0ITN'ry

BY virtue of decree of the District Conrt of
the United States for the Eastern District OF Yir-
ginia shall sell publicly to the highest bidder,
at Nottoway Court House, on THURSDAY, the
9th day of September next, that being court-day
a very desirable TRACT OF LAND surren-
dered by b. j. Connaly, in bankruptcy, and now
being occupied by him. This land is fertile and
convenient TO depot at Blacks and Whites
1t will be sold in such parcels as may suit pur-
chasers, being of such size as to be advantageous
ly divisble
TERMS-One-thirdc cash !; residue at six and
twelve months. JAMES +. EPES,
au 3 aw4w Assign ee. L.
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THE PRIZE FIGHT. The Norfolk Va
giaiaa learns through friends of the prize
fighters in that city that the point selected
for the brutal exhibition, is in Westmore-
land county, some twenty miles above the
mouth of the Potomac river. ..u...
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ELECTION OF 'OFFICERs.-At meet
ing of the "Concordia Socials," held on
Monday last, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: President,
Morris Werner; Vice.President, D. II.
Blascon Secretary, +. A. Hrshberg !;
Treasurer, Myer Cohen; Directors, E. d..
Hirshberg, WIN. Jacobs, l.. Levy. This
society was organized for the purpose of
giving amateur dramatic entertainments.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i UNITED STATES for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
In the matter of Bryce M. Pratt, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, VIM, b. Matthews, of Rich
mond city, Va, hereby gives notice of his APP
pointment as assignee of the estate of Il. M.
Pratt, of Richmond, Virginia, in said district,
who was, on the 18th day of July, 1872, adj
judged bankrupt ON his own petition by the
District Court of said District.
Dated Richmond Va, August 6th 1872.
er VIM. d. MATTHEW'S
au 6-Tu3w Assignee.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI

In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
IL TED STATES for the Eastern District of yir-
gipia.
In the matter of Robert w. LarSe, bankrupt
in bankrc ptcy.
To Whom it May Concern--The undersigned,
Q. IL. Wendlinger, of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assig.
nee OF the estate of Robert w Larke of Rich
mond, in said District, who was on the 18th day
OF July, 1872, adjudged a bankrupt on his own
petition by the District Court of said District.
Dated Richmond, Va August 9th, 1872
@. II. WENDLINGER,
au 8 -Tu3W Assignee.
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NEW YORK EI'S.

Nsto York, Aug l5.-Cotton quiet, firm
sales 5s2 bales. Uplands 2lA, Orleans 22lS
Flour dull and declining Wheat lower. Corn
dull and unchanged. Pork quiet $l3 62@1s.75
Lard quet--steam sN@9'5. Turpentine ON
Rosin steady 1890. Freishts quiet
Financial
Ne,o Fork Aug I5-Stocks firmer Gold
steady $l.l4A. n Money, easy at &c. Exchange,
iong.S3s short, 81. Governments duh and steady
States dull and firm.
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TN THE ptsyR;Cr IN OF THE I'm

TN TIRE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of Samuel s. Davis, bank
Mlpt-n bankruptcy.
ITO Whom It May Concern--The undersigned,
VIM. Fiegenheimer, of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment assignee
of the estate of Samuel S. Davis, of Lunenburg
county in said district, who was, on the 18th day
of July, 1872, adiudged bankrupt his own
petition by the District Court of said District
Dated Richmond, Va, August o, 1872.
r-,- VIM. FLEGENHEIMER,
9-F3w Assignee
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SECOND POLICE STATION. - 1t is
hoped and believed that the Council this
evening will approve of the recommends
ton of the committee on public grounds
and buildings with regard to the enlarge
ment of the second police station.
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ng-Willcox and Gibbs sewing Machine,

Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine
This machine is a Virginia institution" by in
vention and patent, and is greatly admired by
all who use it. There is no style Of work that
cannot be done on it. 1t requires but single
thread, and aoiH not rip. This we absolutely
warrant, and can satisfy the most incredulous in
a moments time Of the truth of what we state if
they will call and examine our work. We are
constantly receiving certificates like the follow
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PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Ho Charles
II. Porter is in the city.
Capt. John Frey, special agent Of the
Postotfice Department, has returned from
the West. .Et-4 r4s a
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
ETED STAT ES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of r. w. Eheart, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
70 Whom it May Concern--The undersigned,
Jacob Cobn, of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assignee
Of the estate of r. w. Eheart, of Orange county,
in said district, who was, on the 10Th day
of Juy, 1872, adjudged Il bankrupt his
own petition by the District Court of said dis
trict.
Dated Richmond, Va. August 9th, 1872.
JACOB COIN,
an 6--Tu3w Assignee
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
in bankruptcy.
To Whom ii May Concern--The undersigned,
Emmett Crump, of Richmond city, Virginia
assignee of the estate of George IL. billiard,
of Sussex county, Virginia, in said dis
trict who was, ON the 10th day OF July, 1872, adj
Judged a bankrupt on his own petition by the
District Court of said district
dated Richmond, Va, August 9th, 1872
au6-Tu3w EMMETT CRUMP, Assignee.
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Locusr DALE, MADISON County, VA.

We have been using Wilcox Gibbs Machine
for three years, doing all the sewing for a large
family. 1t has given perfect abstraction in every
respect. The work done on It'll no more liable to
rip than work done by hand with the same care.
We have examined many other kinds of ma
chimes and their work, and have no hesitation in
superior any of to them. LUCY II. GORDON.
$50 ELLA J. WILLIS.
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BoYDToS, VA ~
have long desired q Wilcox Gibbs Ma
chine We have double-thread machine, but
| cannot manage it. propose to exchange for one
of yours. M. +. CARIEk.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.
l2S-Inyol.
h1STRlCT COURT OF THE UNITED
~ STATES for the Eastern District of yir.

~ STATES for the Eastern District of yir.
ginia
In the matter of Felix II Baughan, bankrupt
a warrant in bankruptcy has been issued by
sad Court against the estate of Felix ii
Vaughan, of Henrico county and State of vir-
gin!a, who has been adjudged bankrupt on
petition of his creditors:-and the payment OF
any debts, anu the delivery of any property
belonging to said bankrupt TO him or for his use
and fthe transfer of amy property by him, are
forbidden by law; a meeting Of the credi-
tors of said bankrupt, 10 prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees of his estate, will
be held at q court of bankruptcy, to be held at
the Registers Office, Richmond Va, before W.
W. Forbes, Esq Register, on the 10Th day of
August, A. d., 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. M
DAVID Is. PARKER.
au l--Th2w u s. Marshal
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ROOFING.

r l.. WHITAKER,
u . Improved Fire and Water Proof Felt,
Cement, Composition, Gravel, Tin and Slate
ROOFER, .sE 5tyasG
No 1917 GARY STREET,
BETWEEN THIRTEENTH AND VIRGINIA STREETS,
s# ~ RICHMOND, VA.
a
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Terrific Storm in New York.

Ne'o York, Aug. ia terrific storm
from midnight to daylight this morning,
extended throughout the State. All trains
are delayed.
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rTO WHOM III MAY C0NCERN.--Notice
L is heraby given that will make application
for the renewal of certificate No. 707 for FIVE
SHARES OF STOCK of the o. & A. r. Il. stand
ing IN my name, the same having been lost or
mislaid OLIVER hartley,
au l4-1aw4w Orange q. H., Va
NOTICE.--All persons are hereby cautioned
IN against purchasing or trading for TWO
SHARES of the Trade Union Company 8
STOCK, Nos. lO5 and l06 as application will be
made for the renewal of the same at the expira'
ton of thirty days.
August -, 1872
au6-law4w* LAWSON JOHNSON. 3.
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Italy-Rumored Quarrel Between the Pope
and Cardinal Antcnelii.
London, August l5.--The Daily Neps
has special dispatch from Florence, sta
ting that it is rumored that Cardinal Anto-
nell has quarelled with the Pope and
threatens to resign should the latter perse-
we're in his policy of hostility to the Italian
government, and also that Antonelli has
requested the clerical journals to refrain
from publishing the speeches Of the Holy
Father.
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Tho Poet Whittier Frustrated by l.

Tho Poet Whittier Frustrated by Lightning
Boston, Aug. IA thunder storm passed
over Amesbury, Mass, yesterday after
noon. The lightning struck in five places,
one ofwhich was the house ofthe poet Whit
tier, prostrating Mr.. Whittier to the floor.
He was not seriously injured, however, nor
his house much damaged. The other build
ings received no serious injury.
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DUTTERICk'S PATTERNS.
ID Sole Agency, HOWE SEWING MACHINE,
my7-d&wSm Office s2S Main street.
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The Democracy of Delaware Have a Stormy
Session The Delegates Declare That They
will Vote for Grant
Philadelphia, August l4.-At the Della
ware Democratic Convention, held at Dover,
an electoral ticket was formed, and Custus
w. Wright nominated for Congress. The
proceedings were very boisterous over a
proposition to ndorse Greeley.
The committee reported resolution APP
proving Greeley in qualified manner, but
it and substitute in much stronger Ian
guage were laid ON the table and no resolu-
ton was adopted.
Great excitement prevailed throughout
the proceedings, and number of delegates,
after adjournment, declared that Delaware
would vote for Grant.
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DUrTERICK's PATTERNS.
ID Sole Agency, HOWE SEWING MACHINE,
Once 1923 Main street.
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NTANTED-1O0 GOOD HANDS-white and
w colored-to work ON the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, few miles west of tho White
Sulphur Springs To steady hands, good wages
will be paid. Free transportation given For
further particulars, &c, &c, apply to
JAMES l.. CAPSTON,
at S. Mason's store,
corner of Seventeenth and Main streets.
N
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
J. UNITED STATES for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter of Thomas b. Dorset, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern The undersigned,
G. II. Wendlinger, of Richmond, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as
assignee Of the estate of Thomas Il. Dorset, of
Pcwhatan county, i'll said district, who was,
on the oath day of July, A. D., 1872 adjudged
bankrupt on his own petition by the District
court of said district
Dated Richmond, Va, August Sth, 1872.
q. II. WEN DLINGER.
an S-Th3w Assignee
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WANTS.

VIZ ANTED--A thoroughly neat and conf
w petent person as CHAMBERMA1D and
DINING. ROOM SERVANT. One with good
references may apply at 200 south Fourth street.
Gamble S Hill.
au l5-3t JAMES S. w. SNYDER.
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STEAMSHIPS.
TOR NEW YORK.

FoH NE" YORK = ssaEsh
THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S elegant side. wheel steamship WYA-
NOKE, Capt CoUoH, will sail on FRIDAY,
August 10th at ] p. NJ.
Freight received until II M
Through bills of lading signed and goods for
warded with dispatch to all ponts-north, south,
east and west Close connections made with GU
nard line for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed l
Steerage ,,.....,......... ................. 8 90
Round Trip Tickets. 20 90
For freight or passage apply to .sts 4a.
siE' JOHN w. WYATT, Agent, o.
IN 1876 No Governor street
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n THE DISTRACT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
gina.
In the matter of William II. Throwe bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concem-The Undersigned,
w. II. Allderdice, of Richmond, Virginia, here
by gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
the estate of VIM. II. Thrower, of Brunswick CO,
in said district, who was, on the 18th day of July
1872, adludged a bankrupt on his own petition by
the District Court of said District.
Dated Richmond Va, August 0, 1872.
W, H. ALLDERDICE,
au 9-F3W Assignee
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DUTTERICK'S PATTERNS.
ID Sole Agency, HOWE SEWING MACHINE
Once S2S Main street,
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DOOTH GRANITE QUARRY,
ID DINwIpprE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
T.B. BOOTH CO., PROPRIETORS.
Address Y. o. Box ia, Petersburg, Va.

PETERSBURG, VA, August 9th, 1872.
NETANTED-LABORER GEARRYMEN,
w HAND-DRILLERS and STONE-CUT'
TIERS an lO--3m
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wv ANTED-By white woman EMPLOY
w MENT as a Cook. Bread and Pastry II
speciality. Apply at
au s-tf OFFICE STATE JOURNAL.
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Heavy Failure Observation-Disclosures, Fraud
.,.. and Forgery.
Louisville, KY, August 14.-To-day an
enormous business failure was developed
here, involving one of the most prominent
business men in the city, Robert Atwood,
a leading insurance agent and a member of
the Pork Packing firm. He has been
heavily specializing in cotton and stocks,
and became involved to the extent of from
$250,O00 to 100000. He left on the
indianapolis train this afternoon but was
arrested by means of a telegram, at Sey-
mour, Indiana, and brought back at II
o'clock tonight. lie was baied in $50 900
to appear at the police court tomorrow
0o-day).
1t is charged that Atwood has obtained
! large amounts of money from the banks
here, on fraudulent drafts and on paper to
| which he forged the names of DIR. Lewis
Rogers, his father-in-law, and other promi-
nent persons and business men. Nearly
every bank in the city is loser. Atwood
was most highly connected, and the affair
is creating a profound sensation in this
city.
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More Yellow Fever at New York-Marine
Disaster.
Neao York, Aug. 15.--Thc N. G. brig
John Friedrich, from Savannah for Stettin,
put in here in distress, having lost six men
by yellow fever.
The British ship Cathedral, from Pensa-
cola for Liverpool sprung leak at sea and
put in here with feet of water in her hold.
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i65-Inyol.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of ViI-
ginia.
In the matter of J. Cotter s. Co, VS.. Peter
Thomas, bankrupt--in bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern.--The undersigned,
VIM. II. Allderdice, Of Richmond city, Va,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assignee
of the estate of Peter Thomas, of Richmond
city, in said district, who was, on the 25th day
of July, A. D., 1872, adiudged bankrupt
district.
Dated Richmond Va, August o, 1862.
VIM. II. ALLbERDICE,
au Q--F3w Assignee.
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COLLEGES.
DICHMOND COLLEGE.
RICHMOND, VA.

The SESSIONS of this institution open on the
lstE of October, and continue until the LIST OF
July. ....EI
The College comprises the following schools, to
wit:
T. Latin; II. Greek III. Modern Languages !;
". Mathematics; V. Natural Sciences; VI.
Moral Philosophy; VII. English.
In addition to the foregoing, a School of Law,
and a Commercial Department are connected
with the College
The entire expenses of student, including
board in messing clubs, tuition and other college
fees, fuel, lights, and washing, amount to s206
for the session of nine months. The same expen-
ses if board be had in private families will be
$27S.
For catalogues giving iull information, adj
dress b. PURYEAR,
Chairman of the Faculty.
au 3WASw--Tu,Th&S tOI I'll
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY,
~ a WILLIAMSBURG. Va. ISL.
The next Session of the College of William and
Mary, Founded 1893, begins on the first Wednes-
day OF October, and closes on the 4th of July
following. Xxx
The Academic course is extensive, and proyi-
sion has been made Tor students of Law.
special preparatory instruction is given to
candidates for appointments TO the United States
Military and Naval Academies at West Point
and Annapolis.
EXPENSES FOR THE ENTIRE SESSION,
a,-asl.l. ABOUT $3.50.
For further information, address the subscriber
at Williamsburg, Va. .J.-,.
BENJAMIN s. EWELL,
President College, Williamsburg.
yl0-law10w W. sa. sg-s.
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VNTILSON COLLEGE FOR YOUNG
w LADIES, Chambersburg, Pa. with ample
grounds and elegant buildings, so fitted up as to
be homelike ard attractive, and well equipped for
thorough educational work, will open the first
term of the next academic year September 4th,
1872. For circulars, apply to Rev. @. II Lane
iy 3l-lm
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RESTAURANT.
HALF AND HALF SALOON,
Is GOVERNOR STREET,

n NICHMUNU, Y A. 10
JOHN MARXHAUSEN, PROPRIETOR.
GOOD LIQUORS AND FAIR PRICES,
Bumgardner and Bourbon Whistles. Best
AIe Beer and Wines in the market, Also, a
fine assortment of the choicest Cigars
M-FREE LUNCH every day, from II TIL
o'c lock. mn ism-o
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EXCURSIONS.


INXCUs>IoN TRAIN TO STANTON
II AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS,
EVERY SATURDAY, AT 4:45 +. M,
AT REDUCED RATE.
Tickets good to return by either train Monday.
kare chance to enjoy the Blue Ridge scenery.
f5s- A. H PERRY,
lie 27-Th&F3m General Superintendent.
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The Prize Fighters Again Arrested,

q Baltimore, August 14.--Late yesterday
afternoon Mace was again arrested on q
bench warrant from the Criminal court, as
was also Joe Coburn, at the instigation of
Deputy State Attorney Pinckney, who
charged them with entering into conspiIa a.
ey in fight, and thus violate the peace
and laws of the adjoining state of Virginia.
Upon this charge, which seemed to take the
puglist greatly by surprise, the accused
were held in So 900 bail to await the action
of the grand jury.
A similar warrant was issued for O'Bald-
win and his trainer, who were arrested this
morning and gave the required bail. $3.50
A large number of roughs from New
York, Philadelphia and other cities are here
and many are now going down the street to
the whaves of the steamers. which leave for
the fighting ground this afternoon. The
fight will probably come off tomorrow
morning. i#5 nif a,a laa-
SECOND DISPATCH-THEF FIGHT TEMPO
RARILY STOPPED-BATTLE GROUND
TO BE CHANGED.
Baltimore, Aug. 14.-The Mace O'Bald-
win fight has been temporarily stopped, by
an order served on the owner S of the boats
chartered to take the principals and their
friends to the battle ground, by Deputy
State Attorney Pnckney, saying they
would be held responsible for aiding and
abetting prize fight in the State OF Mary
land.
1t understood that Alderman McMullen,
of Philadelphia, the stakeholder, will APP
point the time and place for the mill within
a week. The parties leave tonight, and it
is limited the fight may take place early to-
morrow on the Pennsylvania and Maryland
line. --a....
Baltimore, August IA, 10 P. Ma DIS
patch has just been received by the princi-
pals of the prize fight from Alderman Nc
Mullen, of Philadelphia, that if the fight
would not come off as intended, and the
parties were agreed, he would name the
time and place of the fight tomorrow.
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Blanton Duncan Sues the Chicago Tribune for
Libel.

Chicago, August 15.-Blanton Duncan
sues the Chicago Tribune for libel pub
lished in that paper on the 10th instant.
He claims damages to the amount of $780,
900,
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-12
MASSACHUSETTS.


BOSTON, Feb. 18.-Julius F. Hartwell, con-
victed of embezzling government funds in con-
nection with the Ward Melen case and sem
fenced to fine and imprisonment in Lenox Jail,
has been pardoned President Grant
CHANGES HIS MIND.
DR.. McDonough, who was yesterday commit
ted to Jail for refusing to kiss the book on being
sworn as witness, reversed his decision and was
discharged from custody. The law it is said
Obliges witness to take the oath in whatever
form the court considers most ending.
THE LETTER THIEF.
MS. Flaws underwent preliminary examine
ton to-day for stealing money from letters
from the post-ofice, and was held in $4,000
for trial in March.
DEATH OF AN OLD MERCHANT.
Daniel Denny, President of Hamilton Ma
tional Bank, died last night.