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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

In THE WHARTON TRIAL, at Annapolis. on
Saturday, after the close OF our Geographic
report, the court decided that the hypothetical
case submitted by the defence to their witnesses
could be submitted to Dr. Smith who was SWORN
for the prosecution. The question was asked,
and witness testified that. to the best of his
Judgment, death ensued from an unnatural
cause; thought death did not result from cerebro-
spinal meningitis. DIR. George w. Benson testi-
ned to the same effect; and the court adjourned
until to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

REPRESENTATIVES, JAMES BROOKS, of New
York, who has been travelling in Europe, took
his seat in the House to-day for the first time
during the session, and was cordially welcomed
by his associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

PERSONAL. II. Talbot, of the Chicago
ErsRiHg Nal, AMI a member OF the last house of
representatives of the state OF Illinois, is at the
st. James Hotel. ....Fx-AttoTney General
Speed il at the Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

The House COMMITTEE ON APPRopRIA-
TloSs this morning considered the legislative.
Judicial and executive appropriation bill. 1t
VIII De perfected ~ wednesday, and reported
" - mouse Oh that day. The committee will
hereafter meet daily i'm order to prepare the
various APPROXIMATION bills for. the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

GIN. Buffers AMNESTY BILL.-Gen. But
Ter introduced in the House to- day general am
nesty bill, which removes the political disabil-
tiles from all who were engaged in the rebellion
or gave aid or comfort thereto, but provides that
no person relieved by it shall maintain any claim
against the United States which may have ac-
cried between April IL, 1851, and April ., 1865
Referred 10 Judiciary Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

SICK LEAVE IN TIE TREASURY DEPART
NENT.-Sccretary Boutwell, has modified for.
meT order of the departm mt 50 that in cases OF
actual sickness, of which satisfactory evidence
shall be furnished, the party may be allowed
fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

REPoRTEp PARRICIDE. Cumberland
md News hears that DIR. j. T. T. Offut. of
Capon Bridge, Hampshire county, West Vir-
glnia, was shot and killed by his own son on
about twenty -oDe wears of age, is of wild and
reckless habits, and his father was at the time
OF the shooting, giving him q lecture upon his
miscohouct. when the son drew pis; oil from his
pocket and shot his father dead.
0The Nailandigkam homestead is offered
for SALE.
~Tte indianapolis Journal saws. Fisl ba5
an 'anfractuosity OF talent"
- Death Is described out West nv the cir.
cumiocution OF ste; ting ones theological
views"
DWbats IN name? John Calvin ha, been
fined So and sent TO Jail In Ohio for nrot1ne
swearing
ga thousand worlmen I'm Tho Portland
(Ct quarries are ION STRIKE" and the prospect
Is will be idle till spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

ANOTHER Conscience CONrRtBU rIoN.-A
letter was received by the Secretary of the
Treasury to-day from Ply mouth, Ohio, inclosing
$40, which, the writer said, was justly the prop
eTty of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

SOUTHERN EXPRESS CoNPANY.-Mr. Stark
weather introduced in the House this morning
bill TO incorporate the Southern Express Com
pany, naming Is corp0rators Henry B. Plant.
William Is. Dinsmore, Samuel NJ. Shoemaker
Henry Sanford, John Hoey, j. e. BabcOck
Fred. Lovejoy, Alfred Gather, John p. King
Z. Spooner, T.. 5. Smith and g. p Benedict
The corporation Is TO be located in this District
for the purpose Of engaging in the express and
forwarding business. The capital stock is fixed
at 10000 shares of 500 each, but may be in
creased to 20 1000 shares. Referred to District
Committee.
NOMINATIONS Ely THE PREsIDEyT-The
President sent the following nominations to the
Senate to-day:
James W. Locke, district judge southern dis
frict of Florida; j. II. Wing. receiver public
moneys, Bayfield,, Wis
Registers OF Land Ofices-Thos. b. McFar.
!ahd, Sacramento, Cal; Chas. s. Zane, Spring
nea: Ill; Chas. +. Roberts, Humboldt, Cal: e.
Baldwin, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Isaac d. Sibley.
Huntsville Ala.
fostmasiers-Ellen III. Hager, Lancaster.
rem; ': +. Wilson, Abilene, Cal; Duncan
Jofdoh' Cuthbert, Ga; T.. l.. Severn, Mahagnoy.
Assessors Internal Revenue-D. C. Lamb. 81
Wisconsin; VIM. j. Davis, Ist Misss.ipni
Collector Internal Revenue, Clark Center. 9Th
Ohio. '' ''"
Naval lent. Commander Edward T.r,v %
b. commander; Capt VIM. b. Whiting 10 la
'smm"dorr ON retired list, and large n ,mber
VI masters 10 he lieutenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

THE CASE OF EX-CoNGREssNAN STOKES.
charged with completely in bounty frauds has
been Set for February 6. Powell will be tried
on the 30th inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

THERE WAS AN IMMENSE CROWD in the
Senate galleries to-day To hear Mr.. Sumner
Before the Senate met nearly every seat was oc-
cupied, and by tho time the Senator commenced
his speech. stano ng room was not to be obtained
in any of the galleries. Quite number OF mem
hers of the House were upon the floor of the
Senate during the delivery of the speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

Al THE WHITE HOUsE.-Senators Morton,
Cameron. Kellogg, Spencer, West, and Hill,
and Representatives Morey, LampOrt, and Shell
don, and COngressionaf-fJinter Clapp, the Sec
Rotary of War, Gen. Townsend, Adjatant GEN
cral. and Attorney General Williams had in
ttryIews with the President this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

We UNDERSTAND that Mr.. o. h. Harris has
resigned his position as managing editor of the
Patriot, and withdraws from all connection
with hat paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

The New York Nal says that George Lunt
late OF the Boston Courier, has declined the offel
to come to Washington and edit the Pdtrio.
"but has accepted an editorial offer, more re
sIonsible and lucrative, to go to another city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15
OLD FOLKS CONCERT.

lid FOLhS CONCERT.
That Celebrated ard Popular Troupe.
FATHER DANIELS OLD FOLKS,
istrg II 40 perform all professional sing
attiIed III ancient costumes, will give
GRIND CONCERT
At ODD FELLOWS HALL,
FRIDAY EVENING, January l9th.
Admission, 20 cent? reserved seats IS en,s LIS q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

Hon. JAMES W. TAYLOR, L. :. Consul AZ
Winnipeg, is in the city, looking more than ever
like the late Stephen A. Douglas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-15

TN ALLEGED iNpIAN PFNSIoN FRAUps-
Pension Agent Alexander Claprer,on, of Fort
Gibson, Indian r crIitory. who. CHARGED. was
associated viii Judge Wright in the alleged In
Guar pension and bounty trardS WAS arrested
"a the Indian Territory about a week ago. ana
: now IN custody IN New York. judge Wright
lett this city Ter New York Yesterday and Eli
appear before the court there TODAY aud give
security for his presence at the trial in April
next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Steamboat giues.


NCHOR LINE STEAMERS
SAIL EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
Passengers booked to and from any Railway Sta
ton or Seaport in Great Britain, Ireland, Norway
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, Hon nd, Bel
gium and the United States,
AT LOWEST CURRENCY RATES.
Cabin fare from New NOrk to GLASGOW, LIVER .s:
and Sd6.
INTERMEDIATE, ssS. sTEERAeE, sSs.
DRAFTS ISSUED FOR ANY AMOUNT.
Parties sending for their friends in the Old Coun-
try can purchase tickets at reduced ratea For fur
ther particulars apply to HENDERSON BROTHERS,
ianii-iy 1IrS ~ 5iS 10 Market St, wilmington, Del
ENOR LIVERPOOL and QUEENS &RTA
E ToWN-INMAN LINE OF ROYAL MAIL ,ssaaAsAke II
STEAMERS are appointed TO sail as follows;
CITY OF MONTREAL, SATURDAY, April 9Th, at 2,
CITY OF BRISTOL, THURSDAY, April 18th, at 8
CRY OF BROOKLYN, SATURDAY, April 18th, at 9
CITY OF ANTWERP, THURSDAY, April 18th, at 2,
| P. M.
And each succeeding Saturday and TAESd0g, fTOs'
| Pier ~, North River, Nets York
RATES OF PASSAGE.
PAYABLE in Gold. Payable in Currency.
FIRST CABIN.... SIS STEERAGE ....."....$so
to London. so to London. 80
to Paris. .......... 30 to Paris.............. Be
Passengers also toriOGrdsd TO Anttosp Rotterdam,
Siueden, hortOdy. Denmark, &C., at reduced rates.
Tickets from liverpool, Queenstown, GldsgotU or
londonderry be bought az lsodsTate rates ~ par
/ ties tpishing to send for their friends.
Drafts for E1 and upiDdrd, at current rate, pdydbb
| IN am part Of Great Britain and ireland.
For further Information apply AZ ths CofnpcHvi
Offices.
oDoNNEIiL FAULK, Sole Agents,
| 402 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Or % r. R ROBINSON d. CO., Agents, Fourth a'e
Market strsets Wilmington. my11,1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

On n ~ WORTH FREE TO BOOK AGENTsi
~ M Send your address, stating experience,
success, AVID hoo now selling, aud receive free our
new AGENTS. POCKET COMPANION, worth $40
to any Book Agent. -.,aa
HUBBARD BROS. Publishers,
mar2b 4w 1923 SAMSON Street, PhtlR,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

NEW CASTLE TRAINS.
Leave New Castle Tor Wilmington and PhiladeI
phia at T.4O A. M. Leave Philadelphia, 1l.45 A. h.i
and Wilmington, 100 p. M, for New Castle
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
Additional to those above, leave clayton Iot
for Clayton l1.s5 A. NJ, and 1875 7. M, to make
connection with trains to and from Dover, and Sta
FREIG TRAIN, with Passenger Car
attached, will leave Wilmington 1895 A. MI New
Castle, t.2O; Middetown, Z25; Townsend, 40
Clayton, s15; Dover 400; wyoming, 4:iOi Pelton
44O; Harrington, sos; Farmlngtln, 5.l5i Bridge
Vile $780, seafOrd, 615; LAUREL d.45, and arrive q
Delnnar at 705 A. M. Passengers leaving Baltimore
at 1880 p. Nj, and Philadelphia at 1l.30 7. M, VII
make connection with this train at wilmington
Returning-Will leave Delmar, $50 T. M; Laurel
255; Seaford, 1926; Bridgevile, 4.00i Pennington
4,45; Harrington, 5.1O FELTON,, 5.S5; Wyoming, i0
| Dover, $50; Clayton, ITO; Townsend T.45i Mid
| dletOwn, $40; Kirkwood, s.4Oi New Jastle, g.2o
and arrive at Wilmington, $50 p. M. Philadelphia
| 1l,9O p M, and Baltimore $50 A. M. Subject
delays incident to freight business
This train will stop TO take up passengers only
/ stations named but will set down passengers at an
/ stopping place, ExCEPr Hare's Corner, State hoac
CONNECTIONS.
At Townsend, with the Kent County, and Quee
/ Anne's Il Kent Railroads for KennedyVile, sue
| lersyie and intermediate places
At Clayton, with M. d D. r. r. for Easton and IL
| ternediate places. ..,,.--
At Harrington, with j. 4 B. r II. for Milfor
Georgetown, Lewes and Intermediate places.
At Seaford, with D. a D. X. r. for Federalism
At Deimar, with K s. r. R. for Salisbury, Prinee
Anne, Cris1eld; else for Berlin end other statloi
~ ' il. F. KENNEY. Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
9tuauftaI,

YWNHK ARTISANS SAVINGS BANR,
NO, GOT MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON DEL
Open to receive deposits daily Sundays excepted
during the usual business hours and on Tuesday
and Saturday evenings from TO O'Clock, 7. M
All the profits Of the Bank, after the payment OF
necessary expenses, are devoted to the benefit OF
the depOsitors, and dividends are made semi-annu-
ally in April and october Since the organization OF
the Bank in 1861 the dividends have uniformly been
at the rate of six per cent per annum.
Dividends not drawn are regarded as deposits and
at once become entitled to participate in future
dividends.
No manager is allowed 10 borrow any of the funds
intrusted to the Bank.
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM 8. HTLLEs, 9EoRsB w. BusH,
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, GEORGE 8. CAPELLB,
CHARLES W. HowLAND, M. L. LICHTENsTElh
EDWARD DARLINGTON, N. X. BENSON,
HENRY f. DURE. JOB II: JACKSON,
| JOHN MOLKAR, WIN. II. SWIFT,
| ANTHONY HIGGINS.
VIM. s. HILLES, PresideIa~
| GRO. W. BUsH, Vice President -
| oct12,1y JOHN Z. mCLkAh4 IreasuIer'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Three Years in a Man Trap.

A companion to Ten Nights in Bar Room" by
y. B. Arthur (he most popular OF American authors)
Is now ready. 1t is startling expose of lqu1r max
ing and selling, thrilling recital Of three years. life
IN a city dram sh p, shows up the vile deceptons
pta tlc-d in bar-rOOms, and is the most powerful
work OF the kind ever written VIII I've eagerly read
by thousands. and is certain to have an immense
sale. Apply for an agency, and do good as well a.
e's, l'hila'da, Pa mar25-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03


EThese EARTH CLOSETS are pronounced by conl-
petent Judges to be the most complete, and at the
same time superior to any yet offered to the public
having in them an important imprOvem mt n't
contained In any other Closet IN the Hopper or
Earth COntainer, is a shaft that IS moved up ana
down every time the lid is raised and lowered,
thereby keeping the earth constantly agitated so
that ii cannot choke or arch over, otherwise the
closet is OF no value, for IL the earth does not run
freely, the Closet, as dlsinfectant is failure.
| These cOmmOdes may be placed in dressng-room
or by the bedside of sick person, without the lea 5
inconvenience annoyance to either patient o. az
/ tendant. They are considered invaluable in the
| sick chamber, being complete deodorizers and dis
/ infectors, and are said positively, by the me sc
| learned medical men of Europe and this country,
to stop, when properly used, the spread OF conta-
| gious diseases.
We consider them conveniently useful, not only
IN the sick room, but in any part OF the house. OF
| they may be used in Cut-hOuses.
| To the farmer they are still mora valuable, not
only for the convenience and comfort but also Tor
the health OF the and children in the family.
| The products accumulating from the use OF these
Closets in families of ordinary size, are worth, az
| least, the price Of half ton Of guano annually.
| We would advise citizens. well as farmers, 10
ca" I'D examine this valuable improvement, and
Judge of their utility, for themselves.
| FERRIS d GARRETT,
504 Market Street,
dec2O-tf Wilmington, Del.
EN-A liberal disc ount will be allowed agents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
E f. IxUNIGEL'S
CELEBRATED BITTER
WINE OF IRON.

WILL EFFECTUALLY CURE
Liper plaint. jauniice, Dyspepsia thronic or Ner-
uOtts Debility, Chronic DidrTiG, Diseases or the
Kidneys, aud all Dised,e arising fr M diS0rdered
L Der, Stomach or IntestineS.
They are Entirely Vegetable, aud free from Alco-
holic Stimulant and Injurious Ingredients and are
pleasant in taste and smell mild in their Opefdvs
will remove impurities from the frame.
They can be taken at all ulnes and under all elr-
Weak and Delicate Children are made strong by
using these Bitters.
Do you want something to strengthen you?
Do you want to build up your constitution?
Do YOU want a brisk and vigorous feeling?
Do you want to get rid of nervousness2
Do you want a good appetite?
Do you want to feel well2
DO you want energy2
DO you want to sleep well?
IF YOU DO, TAY KUNKEL's BITTER WINE OF IRON.
Price 81 90 per bottle, sir bottles for $500.
You can get the genuine OF the proprietor,
e. +. KUNKEL,
Depot, No. q59, N. Ninth St below Vine, Philada
E. McInall, Jr., cd and Market sts. Z. Brlnghurst
Co., 9th and Market sts, Feb2S, ,Rnd&W
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Slew Advertisements.

MyANTED-Agents for our new 16-page paper
wv the Contributor Thirteen departments, re-
ligiOus and secular. Rev. A. b. Earle writes for IL.
S1.00 year; $500 premium TO each subscriber.
For Agents. terms, address,
ap9-4w JAMES Il. EARLE, Boston. Mass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
ROOK AGENTS WANTED.

desire to secure the services Of few more e1-
periencsd agents School Teachers and energetic men
TO solicit fer new, popular and beautifully illustra
ted work. which is proven TO be one OF the best sell
ing books in the market. For descriptive circular
with sample pages, terms, &e., address
H. q. JOHNSON, Publisher,
marq 4W COS Arch street, Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

h psYCHOMANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING"
r. How either sex may fascinRte and gain The
love and affeeriona OF any person they choose, In
stautly. This simple mental requirement all can
pcsse7s free, ny mail, for 10 cents. together with
Marriage Guide, Egyptian racle, Dreams, Hints "
Ladies' &c. queer exciting book 100000 seld'
ap9 4w II. WILLIAM q CO., Pubs, Phiiada.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-08-26
POLITICAL NOTES.

-Slxty-four Republican papers which sup.
ported Grant In 1868 now advocate the election
OF Greeley.
-Two.thIrds of the Independent press of the
country now advocate the election OF Greeley
and Brown.
or the eleven German newspapers in Penn
sylvania, only Que supports Hartranft, and only
Two support Grant.
In response to call signed by one hun
dred and fifty printers of San Francisco, q
lurge meeting was held In that city on the sLll
instant, and ia strong Printers Greeley Cub
was organized.
An official OF the government and sup.
porter of Grant, who has Returned 10 wash
iugtun from trip Lnronsh northwestern
strength of Greeley In that section, and does
NOT be:ieve that Grant can possibly carry
Pennsylvania. He mas no DOUBT Of ex-Sena-
Tor Bnckalew's election In October BY hand
some majority
AT KY West (Florida) there are $40 white
yoles, $50 uf whom are for Greeley and but 10
for Grant. There are also ESQ negro voters
who are said to be pretty equally divided. VI
III. ten white voters who are In Iavor OIL Grant,
Que is district Judge, one IL postmaster, one IS
United States marshal, one Is deputy marshal,
one is treasury agent, and one Is clerk OF the
United States court. Pure patriots oil.
The Springfield, Mass, Republican says:
"Thpre iS no longer reasonable QOuDG Inat
Boston will give large majority for Greeley,
and lt Will probably eject Two Liberal meil-
bprs OF Congress. Besides the Times, which
is the Greeley organ, the Herald-whlch
prints more daily papers than all the other
daily jonrnals OF the city altogether, and pro.
baby circuIates twice as many In the city o1
Boston as all the other papers-ls an earnest,
si.ady-going and influential supporter OF The
Liberal REFORM"
"A letter has been received In Washington
from prominent Maine Republican appealing
tor every Maine clerk 10 20 home and vote IL
September, on the ground that The result ir
that State was doubtful, and thai especially
the reelection OF Mr.. Blaine, 10 the Third Dis
trIcl, for Congress, looked very blue. 1t wa!
added that every Maine Republican vote ir
Washington was needed Tor this reason, II iol
no other, that it would never do to have ths
speaker OF the House defeated at the Septem
Der election.
Five millions of dollars is the modest sun
which has been set apart Tor the salvation
Pennsylvania by the GRANTEES. Of this amount
Senator Cameron comes down with ronnt
million himself, and ther-by shows at once nj!
desire and confidence OF success. Ine rall1
between the sums devoted to the Radical cam
paigns In North Carolina and PennsylVanl
shows that the administration Is doing every
thing decently and in order, and ls maklng
systemalic attempt to purchase popular Ell
dorsement on the lowest possible terms'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-08-26
THE OLD WORLDS NEWS.

MADRID, August rs.
It Is now known that the government has
received information of an organized plan Tor
all insurrecti0n In the disaffected provinces In
the north. The time fixed for the revolution.
isls for their uprising was the 2slh. The
French Government has been Informed OF Inc
plan of the consplrators, and is requested TO
Use precautions w prevent them from receiving
aid from France. The Spanish elections, az
far as heard from, have resulted In favor OF
the government.
PARIS, August "a.
The Band Garde Republcsine gave con-
cert in Havre last evening, for the benefit OF
the Alsallans who have left their naive
country In consequences of Its occupation by
the Germans. A number OF AIsatian girls,
dressed 10 mourning and carrying the French
national colors, took up collection from The
audience The greatest enthusiasm was mail
if-sed, and large sum Of money was OBJ
tained.
GENEVA, August "a.
Colonel Edmond Favre entertained the
members of the tribunal OF arbitration with
lunch this afternoon, at his magnificent
country residence, on the border Of Lake
Geneva.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-08-26
TIE SOUTHERN CLAIMS coMM1ss1oM
Quitting the Tanslcs or Red Tape, nnd
Putting the Business Through In
Earnest.
WASHINGTON. August 25.

WASHINGTON, August 70.
Tie aggregate number or claims presented
to The Southern claims committee thus far Is
sixteen Thousand, ranging In amount from
twelve dollars TO three hundred and fltly
Thousand dollars, and averaging two Thousand
i've hundred dollars each. The commission
have tua!ly reported on five hundred aud
eighty cases. In which one million six hun.
dred Thousand dollars were claimed. About
two hundred and fifty OF them were rejected,
principally for absence OF proofs 0f lolal'y,
aud, for the remaining three hundred anu
thirty cases, Congress, on the recommendation
of The committee. appropriated three HUNDRED
and city thousand dollars. the money llaV.
inr siuce been paid. with The exception
of fifteen thousand dollars, which was
stopped through the reports OF aneclal
agents, who were employed after The
general report Of the committee had been
made to Congress: and who discovered reasons
for withholding this amount 10 the tour cases
from Virginia. The commissioners, who are
now absent from Washington, have'nnder eX-
animation five hundred claims apiece, upon
which they will report at their next meeting
In October next, when, In addilirn, five hun
dred other cases will also be decided. Tue
commission will, according to the terms OF
the law creating il, expire on the Sd March
next, and six years will be consumed IN trans.
acliuy the business now OH hand. Under The
bureau system, sncn as prevails Ill Jig ue-
partnent, fifty years would be required Tor
This purpose The rapidly of lransacttng the
business of the commlssionprsis Is uDprecedent-
ed. there oeing one chief clerk aud only four
assistants This expedition is principally due
to the fact that but few furmaUtles are
observed. and voluminous books are dis.
pensed with. The expenses 10 claimants are
small; there ard 10 Office lees, excepting for
taking testimony, and the lowest charge Is
made for claims under one thousand dollars.
Information has been received that the agents
IN lne somsn are ubna 10 TAKE up
for the public use or destroyed 10 facilitate
military operations, who cannot prove loyalty
owing to their having given aid and comfort
to the Contedrrates. These agents are acting
upon the supposilion that Congress will ulli.
mately dispense with the loyalty requirement.
The aggregate OF such claims Is already large.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-08-26
A TICKET SURE TO WIN.

The c,t,zens OF areen9nIe, I'd town meeting,
DR.. W. r. Jones for mayor, and A. 8. Duncan,
Tench G. Coke, James Mcpherson, Thomas
Steen, Samuel Slradley and L. Hawkins for
aldermen. The ticket was selected with SIM
guIar unanimity. 1t is composed OF substan-s
tiaI, active, Intelligent and progressive citl-1
zens, and will be elected against all opposl-
tiOn