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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Il. II. Bridges VS.. Martha II. Bridges at ais,
In pursuance of decree in this cause ut
the February Term, 1872, of the Chanccry
Court, will sell To the highest bidder at
the Courthouse door IN GAINESVILLE, ON
Wednesday, June 18th, 1872,
Lot No. 4 In the division of the property in
this cause lying in Montgomery county, n
plat of which Is ON nle In my office. This
lot contains IA acres and was bought 10y h.
r. Mex cage at "a former sale Ia this cause.
II win he sold for cash, without the right of
redemption, -
June 8, '72-tds. pr. fee - 10.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
CuANCEIsH, SALES.

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Wm. Carver ct ais vs.. Nancy Breeder ct ais
In pursuance of u decree rendered In this
cause at the February Term, 1872, will sell
TO the highest bidder, at the Courthouse
door in GAINESVILLE, on
Wednesday, June 26th, 1872,
n tract of land on the south side of CumbCr-
land river, the property of VIM. Carver,
containing 100 acres, and bounded as fol-
lows, tO-wit: Beginning at "A BLACKBURN and
running thence west 30 poles to n black
walnut, thence north S3l2 poles Ia n hick-
DRY, thence east 30 poles To n dogwood,
thence south S3iS poles to the beginning.
II will he sold In two tracts, one OF IA acres
decided by VIM. Carver to Nancy Brecden,
which will be sold first, the other 81 acres.
TERMS or SALE; ON credit OF q, II and
- months. Notes with good security, bear.
ing interest nom date, and "A lien retained.
No redemption.
POLK q. JOHNSON, c. 4 II.
June &, 'T2-tds. pr. fee 81 10.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

DIR. G. A. JOHNSTON, Dentist, has
removed his Office to the new house of
Mr.. c.. II. Harris. on 2nd street.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
Third Round Of Quarterly Meeting.
MARRIED.

In this county. on horseback, on the 22d
ult., by WIN. Harvey, Esq, j. l.. GRIMES
and Miss MARY WALIER-all of this
county.
In this county, on the LIST inst, by Griffin
organ, Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM MURPiiEy and
Miss SUSAN BAGGErr.
Az the residence of the brides father,
Capt. NJ. A, Jackson, near Cedar Hill, May
ljth by Rev. Il. J. duncan, Mr.. q. W. Tom
EHLIN, of BateSville, Ark, and Miss SAL
LIE JACKSON, of Robertson county.
At the residence of the brides mother,
in Turnersville, Tenn, May 2lst, by Rev.
Il. j. Duncan. Mr.. W. II. DARDEN and Miss
MARY l.. HUGHES, all of Robertson county.
In Paducah, Ky, on the End inst, by Rev.
]. II. Evans, Mr.. j. j. BURGESS and Miss.
MARGARET y. CnRIsrMAN, all of Paducah.
At the residence of the brides uncle, Jo-
seph FILLER, Esq, on the 18th ult., in Gin
cinnati, Mr.. l.. fRoEHLICH, of this city,
and Miss JULIA LEHMAN, of CINCINNATI.
In this acquisition of an cstimable lady
10 share his joys and divide his sorrows
we hope his social and commercial inter
ests may be doubly enhanced and he and
his bride enjoy uninterrupted happiness
through their future lives.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

TnE reckless and sclf.rghteous
dcn;zeus OF the North, who are happy
only whilstmeddling with the concerns
Of others, aud having no black slavery
to war upon, are getting up a crusade
against secret societies instead of
against their own secret sins, 1t il
not improbable that iour-hiths OF
these male agi.aters are members in
good standing, of the Loyal Leagues,
oath.bouud combinations for the fur
,he.arce & most infamous goh',1s!
te'is:s
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

There's not u jeweler in all the
world can furnish you gem equal 10
those McCormac a. Cola daily turn
ing out at the low price of 10 cents.
ench, Come NJ and see.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

u. c. Landon and wifeNs. John Duke ct ais.
Pursuant 10 decree in this cause, at tho
February term, 1872, I will sell at public
auUtiOn, to the highest bidder, at thcCour
HOu.e in ClurksNillCOn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
DIED.

In this city, on the 3ist ult., of typhoid
fever BAILEY u. ANDERSON, in the 10Th
year of his age.
1t Is with feelings of sadness we record
above the death OF our young friend, BAL
LEY b. ANDERSON. He had been for about
two years n citizen of GAINESVILLE, and dur
ing that time had won for himself an en-
vlablc reputation and n host of friends.
Ever genial and kind, he was q pleasant
companion, warm friend and true man.
lie made a profession OF religion and join
ed the Baptist Church ut this place last
year, and since that time his life has been
that of a consistent christian. lie leaves
II brother and sister, together with many
friends, to mourn his early death, but he
has left with them, as n consolation in their
sorrow, the belief that he has gone to a
final rest with saints and angels in a bright
cr and better world. We bid thee farewell,
here HALEY, but thy memory we Will
cherish while life lasts, and trust to meet
thee when "liies litful fevers DER"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
wednesday, June 20, 1872,

a tract OF land lying on Cumberland River,
AT the mouth OF McAdoo creek, containing
about 800 acres, being the same bought at a
former sale In this cause by {. 4. iandon;
purclaser 10 give notes with good security,
bearing Interest from date, for payment of
which a lien will be fctaa med.
POLK q. jOliNSpN 4, ",
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
A FINE FARM FOR SALE !

Lyingiu Montgomery county, Tennessee.
ono mile from the Louisville nnd Memphis
200 acres az which IL IN finc iinber. tho re
naindcr in high state of cultivation (;
plenty OF water, Improvements ordinarily
sood IibeTal terms offered Ia "a cash
6uycr. Title good. fur particulars apply
10 hudson u Chiffon or lohn Wpo,lsoil' ~
Harrison a Bale, -~''It may M
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
CLARKsvILLE MONEY MARKET
iold l1lIs. Tennessee Bonds, old, ~, new,
GAINESVILLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
CORRECTED BY j. j. cRusMAx.

SUGAR.-I.ouisiana, new crop in ample
supply, and we qnotc, in Iihds.-fair Pa
C.ushcd, Powdered and Granulated, ii TO
loo.
MoLAssEs.--Ne crop, by the bbi., 5Ocs65.
SYRuPs.-jGcaS5.
CoFFEE-Nery firm. We quote Rio 23j1
OPS, Java 30rS5.
SALT.-Kanawha, bushel bbls, So 25;
Liverpool, fine, 81 10 by the Car load per
Dbl. So 10.
FLouR-Superfne Sc 5O@7 90; Extra, So 50
as 90; Choice or Fancy, 50 OO@l0 20.
STAR CANDLES.-20c.
BACON AND LARD-Buying rates-Bacon
~. hog round. Lard 50.
WHIsKEY-Common country, 81 0O@l 20;
best brands Robertson county, 81 75M2 40.
CHEEsE-W. r., lie; dairy and factory,
l0@ lie.
KIcE-Carolina. 10.
SOAP-Bar. Gee %.
oILs-Coal oil. &c lard oil. 81 . toll 80:
iinseed OIL. 81 l5al y, raw and boiled.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Il
NARNrsH-Copal, 80 10; Japan, G5.
WINDow GLAss-sxlo So 10 g box, lOxl2,
PowpEn.Hiae, SO so U keg; lead, 1919 o b.
SHOT-S2 Is.
CAPs-i0@50c q dor.
OYsTERs-2 and | 70 cans e. Sol y.
SARDINES-24c.
MAoKEREI.-No. 3, per Dbl, $40 90; kits,
No. |, So 0Oa2 80.
BLAcKING--S7,9@75, per dozen.
NAIIs-S5 Is.
InoN-KentucSy, ~. Tennessee, 61s.
RorE-22@r DC.
PITrSDURG COAL 90 cts. ST. BERNARD,
Is cts. delivered.
SALT, by car load So 10 perbbl.
HAY, per ton SD 90.
G r sEFD-ss % per pushed.
Helms GRASS 2 90
BLUE GRASS = 50 to 3 20, PR lrtsiei.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Col, John Martin, late editor of the
Paducah kentuckian, publishes his
EDITORIAL valcdi,toTy in that paper Of
he 10Th ult, and announces himself a
candidate ior Congress IN the Tir,t
t:g'g!ct ssv'"E S5a- re.,ercl .. he
H"'N ."'., H. v"". - 7~,.s.,i y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

sent BY the woskmen engaged In erecting the
public buildings At New York and Columbia,
s. c. They complained that the eight hour
Law was evaded by the employment Of the
men Il certain rate per hour instead of by
the day, and then requiring them to work ten
hours, for about the same compensation that
outside mechanics got. Many of the superin-
tendents on the public buildings, anxious to
make as great a showing as possible for the
money expended. have resorted to this meth
cd Of getting around law which they claim
as very unfair. The result Of thi, movement
has been the action Of Secretary Boutwell, as
above stated, and the reinstatement Of several
men engaged in it, which will exert an i'm
portant influence upon the eight hour move
ment from the fact that all the public build
ings erected throughout the country are un-
der his supervision. The long investigation
of the Board of Public Works has como to an
end, and with it has commenced a tremend-
Gus improvement OF the streets and parks
By the first Of next December the Board ex-
pect to have completed improvements costing
four millions of dollars. Washington is very
rapidly becoming beautiful city.
CaaSSIEG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

and wines oftrade. 1t vanishes however, when the
absolute purity and extraordinary restorative prop.
critics Of nostetters Differs are taken into consider
alton. As sttmulant the article is absolutely free
from everything Objectionable; but this is only one
Of Recommendations. II il were nothing more
than an excitant Its elects would be fleeing. 4
might ref.csh and revlvcahe system for . few min
utes, hutcould produceno permanent benefit. The
stimulating elements ofthe Bitters Is means, not
an end. The tonic anti.billious depuratve and ap-
perlent vegetable juices combined in the preparation
are the agents that mpart vigor and regularity to the
weakened { nd disordered organization, the spirtu-
Gus principle being chiefly Useful In difusns their
influence shfeufhthe system and
ting their operation Alcohol even IN its purest form
Is not go much medicine a q motive power, by
which the specifics, of the vegetable kingdom may
be brought TO bear upon the debiltated and disor-
dered organs that requir' renovating and regulat-
ing; and It 10 in this way that the pure essence OF rye
incorporated In Hostetters Bltters increases the
efficiency of the purely medical Ingredients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

NIrALIzE THE HAIR.-Why does the hair
become harsh and dry-why does it become
gray? Simply because the life has gone on,
of it. The tibers draw sustenance from the
scalp as the grass draws aliment from the soil,
and when the supply of nutriment is cut off in
either case the product withers and dies A,
the first symptom of decay, therefore, the un-
fed or half-fed roots of the hair should be re-
freshed andreinforced with LYON KArHAIRoS
the only preparation which will nourish the
filaments and keep them in a vigorous condi.
ton after they have begun to suffer from a
deficiency of their natural stimulant As
long as the kathairon is faithfully used, with
a proper degree of friction, morning and ey-
ening, so long will it be impossible for the
hair to whiton or fall out from the SCALP.
may2S- +eod&wlw
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NEW PUBLICATIONS

The Westminster Review for April has the
following contents. Trial by Judge and Tri-
al by Jury; The Political Reconstruction of
Germany: The University College of Wales
India, the Mussulman Panic; Christian The
ology and Modern Skepticism; Napoleon the
First-the Man; The Migration ofs Labor;
The Question of Race in France; Spiritual
ism and its Evidences The Distribution Of
Representation.
IIarper's Monthly for June has contents as
follows: The German Gambling Spas The
Mountains; The Hebrew Exodus; The Re-
publican Movement in Europe; Aunt Pens
Funerals California; One Night in Venice ;
The Golden Lion of Grandpere; Dom Rochen
the Myth; A Good investments; John Wesley
and his Times Old kensington; Two of my
well of various subjects, and the record of
events is carefully kept up. J. F. Pierce has
this and other magazines for sale.
We have received from Ilurd { Houghton
volume containing nine sermons upon the
Lords Prayer, preached by Frederick Deni-
son Maurice, in the Chapel of Lncon's Inn.
Mr.. Maurice was not man that could be
strictly confined to any creed, but he had
great reverence for spiritual things. His SER
mons are therefore more devotional than the
taken up by paragraphs and treated in a
broad and liberal but christian manner The
sermons bring out the larger and deeper
meaning of the text and impress it with pow
er upon the readers. J F. Pierce has it for
sale at his bookstore.
We also have from Hurd i Houghton of
the Riverside Press volume entitled Stud
les in Poetry and Philosophy" the author of
which is S. c, Sharp, Principal Of the United
College of st. Salvador and st. Leonard St.
Andrews. The work contains four essays,
the subjects of which are Wadsworth, Cole
ridge, keble, and The Moral Motive Power
There is some description of each of the above
authors, their works are analysed and
criticised, ana their influence upon English
literature estimated. Mr.. Sharp had the adj
vantage of an intimate personal acquaintance
with the men whom he discusses, and the
fact gives his writings more life and freedom
than they otherwise would have. 1t is q book
which persons of culture will enjoy. j. F.
Pierce has it for sale.
The Edinburg Review for April has the fol-
lowing articles: Burns Rome and the Cam
pagna; The Royal Institution; Guzot's Me-
moir Of the late Duke De Brogle; Mr.. Mall
on Disestablishment; Letters and Discources
of Sir Charles Bell; Oceanic Circulation
The Works of John Hookham Frere; The life
and Times of Henry Lord Brougham; The
Claims Of the United States. Published by
the Leonard Scott Company New York.
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State Temperance Reform Club.

delegate Convention of the Temperance Re-
form Clubs Of Maine will be held at Meonian Hail.
Augusta, on Wednesday, June 9th, 1872, at 4
O'Clock P. NJ. for the purpose of forming State
Organization the object Of which shall be to give
uniformity in our Pledge, Constitution and By.
Laws, throughout the State, and to advise and
counsel each other as to the best of promot-
ing our glorious cause, and disseminating the prn
cipes of Reform and total abstinence all over the
land. Our objects are neither sectarian, nor pc.
litical, bat simply the elevation OF our fellow men,
by moral means, thus leading them into the path OF
higher and better life. Each Club shall be en-.
titled to I've delegates.
Temperance organizations out of the state are in.
vited to send delegates.
Free entertainment will be offered to all delegates
who may attend, and free return tickets over the
Railroads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28
Republican state Convention.

TIE People Of Maine who hail with pride the
grand achievements Of the Republican Party dur
ing the past twelve years, and who still believe
that the fullest frution Of the abors and victories
Of the past can only be assured by the continued
success Of that Party whose conQuests have saved
the Nations life. and whose devotion to Freedom
and Justice - attested by the beneacent principles
1t has engrafted upon the Constitution, are cor.
daily Invited to send delegates toa
REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION
esm TO be held at
lewiston. Thursdsy, June 18th, 1879,
At 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
for the purpose OF nominating candidate Tor Gov
ernor, two candidates for Presidential Electors
and transacting any other business that may prop
erly come before the Convention.
The basis Of representation Is as follows:
Each city, town and organized plantation is en-
titled to one delegate and an additional delegate
for every seventy five votes for the Republican
candidate for Governor In 1868. a fraction Of ~
votes additional to the full number for delegate
is also entitled to q delegate.
Delegates are authorized TO MI vacancies only
with actual residents of the county to which tn,
town belongs.
The State COMMITTEES will be in session at
O'Clock the morning of the Convention for the re
ception Of credentials.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Kennebec, Chairman.
WILLIAM p. FRYE, Anroscoggin.
EBEN WOODBURY., Aroostook.
FREDERICK Robe, Cumberland.
WILLIAM +. LOWELL, Franklin.
JOHN D. HOPKINS, Hancock.
PAUL STEVENS, Knox.
ANDREW LACY, Lincoln.
E. c. HARRINGTON, Oxford.
JOHN H. LYNDE Penobscot.
E.A. THOMPSON, Piscataquis.
}. W. WAKEFIELD Sagadahoc.
SEwALL u. PREsCOTT, Somerset
8. q. THURLOw. Waldo.
IGNATIUs SARGENT, Washington.
LEONARD ANDREWS, York.
T.. A. SMITH, Secretary.
PORTLAND, May 20, 1872.
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EXTRACT FROM 4 LETTER OF MEssRs AVERY,
Brown d Co., ONE OF THE OLDEST AND
MOsT RESPECTABLE FIRMS IN THE MARI.
TINE Provinces

HALIFAX, N. s., Oct. 18th, 1871.
JAMES |. FELLOWS, Esq.-Dear Sir: Our
sale of your Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phities has been very large, and notwitlstand-
ing its high price, has far exceeded that OF
any other medicine. We have had from you
within the past year. six hundred cases of one
dozen each, which have gone into almost ev-
cry part of the province, and given, so far as
we know, UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.
As it is no ''quack medicine, but compound
ed, as we believe, upon the sound principles
of Pharmaceutical science, we trust you will
not allow the public to lose sight of remedy
so well calculated to be of PERMANENT VALUE.
Yours, very respectfully,
may2S-f&wl AVERY, Brown & Co.
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"BnIous. IF you feel dull drowsy, DIES.
pondent, have frequent Headache, mouth
tastes badly in morning, irregular appetite
and tongue coated, you are suffering from
Torpid Liver or "Bilousness." In many cases
of oliver Complaint only part of these
SYMPTOMS are experienced. As a remedy for
all such cases, DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery has no equal, as it effects perfect
cures, leaving the liver strengthened and
healthy. Sold by all first-class druggist.
men-&w
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CAUTION TO PURCHASERS OF THE PERUVIAN
SYRUP Ga protected solution of the protoxide
of iron). Beware of being deceived by any
Of the preparations of Peruvian Bark, or Bark
and Iron, which may be offered to you. Ev-
cry bottle of genuine has Peruvian Syrup (not
Peruvian Bark blown in the glass. Exam
inc the bottlel before purchasing. may2 t3t&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

Mr.. Greeley will have the Portland Star
totwinkle over his pathway on the journey
up Salt River. Its power of illumination
is about equal to that of a common fire.
bug. Mr.. Greeley's friends must be
thankful for small farors' if they think it
Of any Importance politically. 1t is prob.
ably good for one vote and no more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

than he was in 1868" AS the policy OF
the administration is the same to-day as
then, to what shall we ascribe Mr.. Gree
ley's sudden conversion to the one torn
principle, and from a position of ex.
treme friendliness to one of open hos
tility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

The first decided indication of how the
negro vote in the South will be cast in the
Presidential election, was afforded Thurs
day in Virginia. c. b. Raine, leader of
the Greeley movement in that State, and
delegate to Cincinnati. was defeated for
Mayor of Petersburg by the regular re-
publican candidate He had double the
usual majority. The colored vote was
solid against Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-28

We hear the name Of Hon. Samuel
Spring of Portland mentioned as one of
the republican electors at large. The Sc
lection of Mr.. Spring would be an excel
lent one. We heartily commend it to the
attention of the republicans of the State.
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wholesome Stimulant, That 1. absolute
IyPure.

Ihysicians throughout the world agree AS to the
necessity Tor dihusive stimulants in medical prac.
uce' but complain and with good reason, of the im
possibility OF obtaining them pure The difficulty
here presented would be serious one indeed, if the
class OF agents was limited to the ouors
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A New Invention

TIE Subscriber Offers to tho public the benefit of
Improvement for Business Wagons.
For light or heavy work combining the advantage
OF springs with the body hanging low, by means OF
combination attachment from a crank axle be-.
hind, to the draft forward Ii needs only be seen
TO he appreciated. several are iu use in this
city, which can be examined IL desired, or at my
Carriage shop on swan Street.
Common Business Wagons can be al
tered over to the New Principle.
EXpTessmen, afilsmen, Traders using delivery
wagons, SC, &C., will at once see the advantages
to he derived by examination.
GARDINER PHILLIPS,
may23.f&WlH Augusta, Me.
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A GREAT DISCOVERY.

A GREAT DISCOVERY.
CE0nn REWARD ia offered for better Remedy
QcUUU Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsarn, for
the cure Of colds, coughs, sore throat Group bron
chitis, soreness Of lungs, asthma, whoOping cough,
and all diseases OF like nature. More than 10 oO0
bottles sold, and not failure yet
The following are few of the names of those who
have used this remedy Mrs. Gov. Cony; Mrs.
a lion; James es bradbury; AnsDn r, M9rrin, EX.
Mrs Col Thomas Lang; Hon. J. j. Eyeeth Mayor
ofAugusta; Rev. DR.. Kicker; Rev. e. Z. Martin
Rev c. +. Penney; Rev VIM. A. Drew; Rev. H. F.
Wood; Col. F. NJ. Drew, Sec. of State; Hon. J. 7.
woodward, State Librarian; Col. Geo. W. stanley,
President First National Bank; Hon. b. II. Cush.
man, President Granite National Bank; 5. W Lane
Sec. Senate; Warren l.. Alden, Bangor and ten
thousand others too numerous to mention.
Beware of worthless limitations. See that the
name off. W. kinsman is blown In the glass ofthe
bottle. Price IS cents per bottle. For sale by all
Druggists and Medicine Dealers. Sample bottle
aud Circulars free. +. ". kINSMAN, Proprietor,
Augusta, Me. Geo. {. Goodwin & Co., Agents, 80
Hanover street, Boston. mar20-tly ly9
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Gerritt Smith has written letter in
which he says: 1.-The country cannot
afford to have the democratic party come
into power. But the success of either
the Cincinnati or the Baltimore Conven-
ton will be the success Of that bad
party. The Philadelphia Convention will
doubtless nominate President Grant. The
anti-slavery battle is not yet fought out,
and, until it is, we shall need Grants
continued leadership
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THE VICE PRESIDENCY.

The contest for the Vice Presidency seems
should not he surprised if the latter received
the nomination. ColfaX's positive withdrawal
from the field and subsequent return to the
contest will hurt his prospects. Senator Will
son considers that Mr.. Colfax treated him
stability. Should the friends of neither of
the parties succeed, it is quite probable that
Speaker Blaine would secure the nomination
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The question among working men whether
eight hours day shall be the rule, is, AS YOU
are aware, exciting much attention, in New
York particularly. They have probably re
celFea soNe encouragement from the action
OIL the Secretary of the Treasury, who has
lately ordered that as Congress has passed a
law declaring eight hours to be DAYS labor
Tor workmen employed by the government,
hereafter they shall not be compelled to la
Dor over that time except there is very
pressing necessity for pushing the work. and
that they shall receive the same compensa-
ton that is allowed outside workmen for ten
hours, or rather for an ordinary days work
in the vicinity. Delegations ofworking men,
backed by Senator Wilson and Representa-
tive Hoar Of Massachusetts,, have been here,