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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
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Reuoyal of Treasurer WOOliey

Jonn Woolley, Esq, for the last three
years the competent and accommodating
Treasurer of this County, We regret to
announce, has been removed, or permit
ted to resign, and Mr.,P. A. Eichel berger
appointed in his sstead.
The following extract from the Union,
of Friday, assigns the cause for Mr.. WIS.
removal:
The reasons given by, the Governor on
the instrument were that Mr.. Woolley
was removed because he had never Set
tied with the county commissioners; OF
Edgefeld county, as the law requires.3P.
A. EiclieFbefger was appointed, provided,
he would make an immediate settlement
wlth:the officers above named. - -
S.@Since above was written the fol-
lowing communication has been received :
"To Local Editor ofsthe Uaion.-MY
DEAR S1R,-The Governor wants it said
in the item of the removal of County
Treasurer Wolley, and the appointment
of EicheIberger, that If the latter docs
not comply with the law, by making O
settlement with the county commits
sioners, THAT he will not be retained in
the office, nor any county treasurers in
the Stale against whom this charge is
made.
Very truly
In the Uaion, of f.saturday, is the fol-
lowing correction:
CORRECTIONAL. serious mistake oc-
Cured in the locals of this paper yester-
day, in reference to Mr.. John Woolley,
iate Treasurer of Edgefeld. The state
ment wss made that Mr. w. was removed.
It should have been thai he resigRed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
Eounp Aas Very Vigorous.

Our much admired eotemporary, the
Chester Reporter, enters, this week, upon
its second Volume The Reporter Is
young but very vigorous, and its editor
and proprietor, Major E. G. Mcclure,
is, it is plain to see, gifted and knightly
gentleman. We,offer the Reporter our
heartiast concentrations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
DroWned.

Through the thoughtful courtesy of a
friend on Saluda; we are informed that
ons James Ellis, celored, was drowned
on the 18th Apri1, near Saluds Old Town
ferry, while assisting m getting afat mp
the river, to the usual point of keeping
it, and from whence ithad drifted some
half mile down the river. The body was
not fennd until eight days after, over two
miles down the river from where he fell
ont of the fat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

|TF : -.
Dcnot e. G. "A. Railroad. having es-
..,y.,,'oJ Dtp .,,o,,so,uoa j., h,,s;noss offar
t'''iiSnco ''ioiileeise % Al AN'''
the following Goods to consumers:
CORN in an; 1nantity desired, +
BACON, ali grddess = =,
MEAL, 'HQNftNY,,; Rigs,
FLOUR, ali the best brands,
MOLkSSES by the gallon, barrel or
h6gshead,
The best SYRUPS,
SUGAR, COFFEE, TEA,
LARD, q superior article,
MACKEREL in Kits, Half Barrels and
!. NfACARONI and CHEESE,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
q To make YouLaugh tn Your Sleep.

q TO make You,Langh TN Your Sleep"
rTo make yoa laugh in your sleep,
and d'dream of good living" This is the
delightful effect produced by a visit to
Balk's beautiful and popular Dry Goods
Store in Augusta. But read what Balk
himself says. But we think we can i'm
nroye upon Balk's promise. We assure
you he can make you laugh with your
eyes wide open, and cause you to see aud
feet mood living.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

with rage and pain, the. wounded fury
seized 70 pistol and dared the other to
Gomez Macduff." Nothing 10th, the
other took her position, the word was
given, and again the challenger was
wounded, her left arm being broken by
the ball of her antagonist. shewas car
ried off the field in a swoon, and the
other more fortunate fair married the
cna,sa bell two hours afterwards.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
Trial Justices for Edgefield.

Messf.r A.. Ramsay, DIR. 8. A. Barker
and J. F. HsrIing have been re-cemmis
stoned IS Trial Justices for Edgefield
County. aat
Prince r. Rivers has. been appointed
Trial Justice for Edgefeld County, nice
P. A. Eichelbcrger resigned.
John C. Harris; has been appointed
Trial Justice, rice Lewis Culhreath re
moved. ,fs.
And, we are pleased to add, P. B. Wa
ters, ESQ.,, whose appointment the Senate
at it's last Session failed to confirm. proba-
biy on account of his Democratic pro-
cliy;ties, has again been appointed Trial
lJustieeib by Gov. Scott. Mr.. Waters deals
ouf-justdo.; not In the interest of the ne
gro to the prejpdiee OF the white man,
but to all nllke%Bhiso,as we'll as colored
and his fc appointment viii be quite
acceptable to the good people on the
Saluda side OF Edsshe,d.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
De,irhtfnl to be Thus Thought OF:

Our fair and honored friend, Mrs. T.
N. Lundy. has sent us royal mess OF
royal Strawberries very 'grea. tire: t
indeed. If we win the Parrot OH Satur-
day, we shall Immediately bestow it
upon this amiable and thoughtful lady.
Though this would be, we fear, returning
evil for good
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

Ms- We are indebted TO Congressman
Elliott sfof l. volhme OF "Statistics of
Fobulation-Ninth Census, lS70,' from
whiei, we, hope to=malse valuable conn
pilahoHs hereafter for the entertainment
of our readers,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

The real hot weather has come-the
weather in which you curse your un-
dershirt, and your neek-tie, and all your
clothes. When you feel like cutting
holes in your skin all up and down, and
inviting the wind to blow in between
your ribs and all around among your
joints!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

ay.There were eight .hnrials in Co
lumbis on Sunday, from scarlet foyer
and meniagetis. The deaths were con-
fined to the tower classes of the colQred
popuiaaoa.
gcA eorrespesdeut of the Charleston
cosrie,. writing FROM Hsstford, CT, says
that there are many Germaf.s in that
section who are willing to come Soatsi
and. plant on shares if an opening
could be assured them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

The vegetable gardens are fast taking
away from our tables winters desolation,
and making them fresh and tempting
with peas, turnips, potatoes, and various
salads. But no one has sent Us any fine
vegetables this spring. Not apea, not
even an Early Rose potato. How's that
for dreadful? =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

Pic-Nics are becoming frequent. Two
lately-a charming one at old Centre
Spring, in the HJin Brooks" and "Jatk
Tompkins" neighborhood, with afternoon
dance at I" Jack's.' Dinner on the grass
and all very jaunty. They know how
to do it out that way. And another: ON
Friday last, at the Sheppard Spring. by
the pupils of Miss Dobey's popular
School fresh calicoes and white aprons
all hands sitting or sprawling on the
grass-very rustic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
for little ones in the afternoon at Addison
Hall, and for larger ones at night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

The roses and flowers in Edgeficld are
supremely beautiful, and many of our
ladies certainly excel in arranging bou-
auets and baskets. Strange it is how
everlastingly certain counters and Soda
founts we wot Of are. adorned with these
bo,Muets and baskets. Love must lie
b;,sy with certain people. BAIL as if
love were not always busy -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
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Groceries. Liquors, sc.

HAVING purchased the-cndye inter
IL est OF. ". F. .Duyisoe, ST., in his
Grocery establishment, will continue
to sell GROCERIES Of all kinds, and
LIQUORS of every grade at the very
lowest rates for Cash, e, 80
All persons indebted 10 the House f3Fl
Groceries, &C., are notified that they cad
settle. with me until the 10th May 1resk
alter which time said claims will be-
turned over to an Attorney for collections
I have assumed the payment of ell de
nands against. the House, and thereforek
will be forced to require all indebted 10
pay up promptly.
April l3, 1872.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

Next Sunday the Episcopal and Baptist
Churches will be closed, rs the pastors
will he absent at Conventions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

To morrow a coed many people about
town arc going down to see the'Flowers
and Sabres In Augusta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

Extensive repairs are going on insthe
Masonic Hall building, the property Of
the heirs of the late Garrison Holloway,
Esq. II : being cleansed and beautifed
on all three floors. Soon the public Hall
will be radiant with whiteness and polish,
and during the last week in May or the
first week in June, the Episcopal ladies
are going to grace it with grand dra-
matte and musical entertainment for the
benefit of their Church. 1879
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

And speaking of Church benefits, re-
minds us that both the. Catholic ladies'
and the Baptist ladies have a prciet in
hand. TheCatholic ladies desig Calico
Ball and Hot Supperlto procure funds
to have their fine organ put in order.
The Baptist ladies contemplate Hot
Supper and Fruit and Flower Festival
the proceeds to be devoted to painting
their Church. We hear that both these
entertainments are to take place in the
course of the present month-.in the Ad-
olson Hall. ALI this is just as it should
be. And everybody should help, heart
and hand. .--''- -'s''-''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

""Dolly Warden horse shoes have ap-
peared. Phil. J ohnson, p. c., is making
them to order,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

The new Council are working the roads
leading out of town in quite a thorough
manner, and great Improvement in this
respect is already achieved. AS yet, the
embellishments upon the park are not
begun. Nor has Poll Woolley (the par
rot) yet been raffled; though We be-
heve all things are ready for;har sacri-
fee; indeed she goes off on: Saturday
next. :"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
Local items.

Monday last was Sale-day; ana tne
dullest one we have seen in eight months.
The weather was clear, dry and:sunny,
and most people thought; best to stay at
home and strive to brighten up the pros
pect of man and beast against starvation.
We chatted with several planters, old and
young, and found them all grumbling at
the late start the cotton had got. Not
one would confess that be had the'slight-
est prospect of making bag of cotton
or a ear of corn. But that's their way,
Won know. One of them-Dr. j. A. De-
vore-smiled a comfortable smile over
his oats, manured with ground cotton
seed; and invited us to come and see
them as a curiosity of iuxuriance; and
we are going. And we shall sharpen our
pencil. afterwards, and Cell "around un-
yarnished tala''-though our tendency,
we fear, is rather the otherway.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
Liquer-isayers, Turn Your Eyes This

IlqNpF-l5EytFs, IurH Hou Iyc5 HHI'
:. Way -; = -
We include also liquor-seliers and
iquor-drinkers. Bah! what countless
millions of eyes are leveled upon us!
We should have said turn your eyes
THAT way:-oyer there among our new
advertisements this week, And find
the card of Messrs. Davidson q Brum-
mel. Rectifiers, Importers and Whole
sale Dealers in Foreign and Domes-
tic Liquors, Augusta, Ga. They are
well known men among our people. Old
stand Of w. c. Hewitt & Co. Go for
them always!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
:Kerosl,ene 0il..!

VUsT received Six Barrels. Best K ERis-
C SEINE OIL. t:50 cts. i,er gallon
Cash by five gallons, or IN, al l,rts.
per gallon. MARKERT OEISBY.
Mar 20 # n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09


ts- The Newberry Herald learns from
DR.. Garmany who has been successful III
his treatment of meningitis, that the
disease is abating, and the colored people,
relieved Of their fears; are cheerfully
returning to work.
ss- The gin house of Mr.. r, E. Eli
son, Js, ~ Wipnsboro', was destroyed
by fire "Wednesday morniag ebopt three
O'Clock, supposed to be the work of an
incendiary. Mr. Ellison's loss is four
hundred bushels cotton: seed, two tons
guano and ginhead and gearing.
III An Alabama negro and his wife
are i'll jail At areenyille, for the murder
of their daughter, q girl of twelve years.
The child was taken to swamp; beaten
to jelly, and then bathad in tub OF
scalding hot salt water. It diedin a'few
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-08
List Of Patents.


The following patents were Issued from tn.
L. >. Patent Office to citizens of Illinois, for The
week ending May 2Sth. 1872. Reported for thu
FREE TRADER by Alexander Il Mason, solic
tors OF patents. Cos Seventh street. Washington
Hot air furnace-J r. Barker, Chicago
Attachment for sewing mschines-G. E. Dol,
ton, Monee.
Hemming attachment for sewing machines
G. L. BOLTON, Mones.
Car axle box-Charles A. Haskins, Chicago.
Pneumaic brake and car starter-Chas. A.
Haskins, Chicago.
Clgar-T. w. Kreitz, Quincy.
Machine for turning carriage axles-J. G..
A,am, Cordova.
Stalk holder-G. H. Aylworth. Brighton.
Carriage axles-A. B. Crandall, Sumner.
Grain separator-D. Y. Milliysn, Shelbyville.
Tuck marker for sewing mschinss-E. s.
lentzer, Chicago.
Cultivator-R. H. Avery, Galesburg.
Zinc board for stoves-W. s. Cottrell, Chi
cago.
Harvester-J. H. Elwocd, Pals.
Device for cracking nuts-D. L. Gibbs, Dun.
leith.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-08

Iowa. NEBRASKA, KANSAS CALIFORNIA;
Advertising alone does not produce success.
The thing which is advertised must have Sntytn-
SIC mart, or else large advertising will eventual
ly do 1t moe harm than good. If you have
anything which you know to be good, odcerttSe
a Thoroughly. and you will be sure to succeed :;
it it is poor, don't praise it, for people will soon
discover You are living,
Such is the policy of the BURLINGTON ROUTE.
which runs TO three great regions in the West ::
lst To Omaha, connecting with the great Pa.
cihc Road, -, TO Lincoln. the capital of Ne.
braska, and all that beautiful region south OF
the Platte, filled with r. Il. lands and home
steads. ID. To st, Joseph, Kansas City ard all
! Kansas points
The roads are splenddly built, have the best
bridges, finest cars, the Miller platform and
coupler, and the safety air brake TO proven: the
loss of life that is everywhere else happening J
Pullman's sleepers, Pullman dining cars, large
and powerful engines TO make quick time and
good connections and are in u word the best
equipped road. in the West. So that if you de.
sire to 20 safely, surely, quickly and comfortably
to any point in Southern Iowa, Nebraska, Kan.
sas, or on the Pacific Roads, be sure that you
90 by Way of Burlington"
All who wish particular information, and a
large map, showing correctly the Great West,
ana all its railroad connections, can obtain them,
ana any other knowledge, by addressing Gene.
raj i,sseneer Agent, B. u N. r. II. R., Burling.
ton' Iowa. Il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-08

CAsToRIA-a substitute TO. castor ola fam
lily physic which is pleasant to take and does not
distress or grippe, but is sure to operate when all
other remedies have failed. 1t is a purely yege.
table preparation, containing neither minerals,
morphine nor alcohol, the result of fifteen years
experimenting of Dr. Samuel Pitcher, It ;s per.
tsctly harmless and far more effective than pills
narcotic syrups or castor oil. BY .oothing the
system 1t produces natuSai sleep, aud particular.
~ adapted to crying teething children. 1t
Kills worms, cures stomach ache, constipation,
atuiency and deran ge Laent of the liver No fam.
lily can afford to be withcu. this article 1t costs
out 90 cen's-.sk your druggist to get it for you
and he will always keep,it iune.C4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-08

Short crops--convicts hair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-08

A NEW SOCIETY NovEL.-"lhe Rsigniug
Belle Mrs. Ann S. Stephens' new Society Novel,
is in press, and will be published in few days
by T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa.
1t is said to b the best book that this popular
authoress has ever written. "Ihe Reigni.s
Belle" will BE- issued in largo dssdsoimo vol.
ums uniform with Mrs, Stephens seventeen
other works, and will be fos sale at all the book.
stores at the low price of 81 IS in cloth, or $15O
in paper cover or copies will be sent to any
place, post paid, BY the publishers, receipt of
the price Of the work In letter to them. We
understand that T. B. Peterson i Brothers.
Philadelphia, Pa, the publishers Of the popular
poem of Beautiful Snow" have secured the ser.
vices Of the distinguished American artist, Mr..
Edward L. Henry, Of New York, to illustsate
this fine poem for them and they have in press,
to be shortly published, new illustrated edition
OF it. We are sure that the we'll known reputa.
ton Of Mr. Henry will insure to the public some
thing above in NEXT to what is usually seen in
so-called illustrated books. The new novels INST
published by this we'll known house, "Who Shall
Be Victor" the seossl to the "Cancslled Will"
by Miss E. A. Dupay, my Hero" charming
love story by new English writer, '.The Fatal
Marriages" by Henry Cockton, &C., are sspeci-
ally good, and are having largo sales, and should
be read by all.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
A New Rxnln.ive Arent.

The new explosive agent, Lith0fracteur, 30
nAmod by the inventor, Professor Engels, has
ia'ely been successfully used both On the Con
hnent and in England. The active principle in
mLolracteur, as in dynamite, is nitro-glyceriue,
winch, with certain other explosive compounds,
y y mixed with given amount of silicous meal,
mus giving to it the character of light dry
powder 1t seems impossible to explode it by
!, =. as was proved by fastening can OF
~ 70 Tue front of a car bumper; the car was then
.9 ,9t loose upon steep grade. At the foot of
silo m Incline an obstruction was 30 placed as to
receive the full force of the blow, the can stri-
a Alilg hrst, Although the Car was crushed and
~. S,li.tnIitered, there was no explosion When ig.
hlted by the electric spark or fuse. the force OF
. u,e plast like that Of nitro-glycerine, is down
,'' malu' AT Essex block of cast-iron fifty-three
u,ghes thi long twenty-nine broad, and nineteen
SileE lch was split through the centre at single
a';sIilarge a;I the lithofracteur having been simply
hahdfuls of loan.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
GENERAL.
seR Bathing.

ITS VALUE IT'S DANCERS - HOW TO BATHE AND
HOW NOT To-TIMELY HINTS ON THE suBJEoT.
An intelligent New York physician writes to
the Times, of that city, some timely suggestions
as to sea-bathing. He says
First OF all, the bath must be OF very short
duration in order to secure a proper reaction,
which will tend to re-establish the equilibrium
of heat when it is unequally distributed. II this
is obtained the bath will stimulate the entire
organism, and give it new energy, first, by the
pressure exercised on the surface Of the body
by the considerable volume OF the water and it's
specific gravity which is greater in the ocean
than in the river second, by the percussion of
the waves, which impart shock equally, if not
more, powerful than that Of the shoWer-hath ;
third, by the saline properties of the waves,
which, while stimulating the vitality OF the skin,
in some degree penetrates Into the blood by
absorption.
1t is of exteme Importance to determine the
duration of the sea-bath. A prolonged stay ia
cold water diminishes vital power, prevents reao-
ton and occasions headaches, cramps, &C. The
bath should be from four to six minutes, quar-
ter of an hour at the very utmost. The weak
or the bather, and colder the water, the shorter
should the bath be.
The best time for bathing is he ween the hours
Of and Ii A. M; yet those who are diffident or
have but little reaction, do well to bath at noon.
But no one should go in the water within an
hour from the last meal.
1oTbOHb WHO bWltn may BlN6 ID6ulbblNeb up TO
that exercise with advantage. Those who are
not used to il, er are too weak to practice it
should run into the sea to certain distance,
then plunge in head foremost and repeat this
number Of times this is called immersion.
When the sea ID rough, the water high and
heavy, such bather should turn his back to the
surge.
On leaving the water the bather goes to his
bath-house, rubs, and dresses himself and il be
then experiences a feeling of warmth all over,
he may consider the bath beneficial. IT, on the
contrary, he cannot get warm, il the reaction
doe not readily take place. he may know that
he has stayed too long, or that the temperature
of the water was too cold for him, or that sea-
bathing is not adapted to the actual condition
of his health.
Sea-bathing hardens the skin, gives il more
consist siency, foiti6es the muscular and lympha-
tic systems, renders digestion and absorption
more active, and gives new energy to all the
functions it constitutes powerful medication
which excites in the whole economy a sort of
febrile action proper to receive the indicative
element of nature in great number Of chronic
diaeases. But that therapeutic agent must not
be generalized or employed irrationally. 1t has
often produced serious trouble il is specially
suited to lymphatic and nervous diseases, pro-
vided the sufferers have sufficient strength to re-
act against the impression of the cold, and the
disease be not complicated by inhammatory
symptoms for cases Of appoplexy and peripneu-
mionia the result of sea bathing are not at all
rare.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
WILMINGTON, DEL, SATURDAY, JULY G,:1s7e.

ances il does not seem likely that the Athletic
retain the championship yet 1t may.
OF course there is good deal Of feeling among
players which has taken the ungenerous shape
of attacking the recent additions to the nine.
The grunblers say that Reach and Sensender-
fer should have been retained and that we had
no need to leave the city for players. But
Reach could not be depended upon to play
regularly, and it is very clear that Flowers,
one of the vaunted Philadelphians, who
was put on as a substitute in the last
Boston game, was the immediate
oause of that days disaster. Further, McGeary
one of the acquisitions, has 80 far the best av-
erage for the season, and Anson another new
hand, comes third. In fact, the Boston club is
far ahead of us in discipline. Let all ball play
ers, well other people, take notice that dis
cipline will win every time. With the exception
of George Wight, the Red Legs have no players
equal to the Athletic men. But the Boston play
ers practice iuGersantlJ i; they go to bed early
they are on regulation diet-like crews training
for race they do not drink or smoke and
finally they obey orders like soldier company.
That tells the story, and as | said 1t may be
protiiably applied in matters even higher tAan
Base Ball lNDkX.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
Personal intelligence.

Mr.. Emerson. of the COMMERCIAL, is rnstica-
ting, for day or two, at Denton. Md.
Secretary Boutwell, will visit North Carolina
on the 18th inst, to speak at Charlotte and
MurgantOwn.
Col Samuel Is. Thomas, prominent lawyer,
and leading Republican, died at Media, on Tues
day afternoon, after a protracted illness. He
was assistant Secretary Of the Commonwealth,
under Governor Curtin.
Samuel Canby goes down to Cape May, to-day,
and stops at the Ocean House.
large party, including E. T. Taylor and
daughter, Ewood Garrett, Miss Buck, Mrs DIR,
Maui and others, returned from Cape, yester-
day
Col. Peter Mccullough has returned from
his visit to Ireland, where he has been visiting
his mother.
Dr. Frank Taylor Of Chester County was in
town to-day He will attend the session Of the
baltimore Convention as a correspondent