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run at Is miles an hour and thus
give the Changers cheap rides. Nor
gan must coincide with Grinnell in
these views else he would not en-
dorse him. Grinnell has $65, 200
tied up in an unfinished railroad in
Marion county, and he is terribly in
earnest to upset all "unfriendly leg
islation towards railroads till he can
get eastern capital to help him out.
So much for the man for whom our
neighbor says Muscatine county was
"glad to plump its seven votes"
But Morgan, the only farmer on
the Anti Railroad ticket, is not the
only railroad man on that ticket.
Barnes, the Treasury nominee, is an
other. He has made his fortune
railroading, and, the Haaok.eye says,
owns one of the most palatial resi-
dences in Burlington. What a horny.
handed farmer be must be Made
his money raising 20 cent corn, and
lost it all by giving three bushels to
get one to market over the cursed
railroad that he built! Ofhim COR
respondent of Clagett's Constitution
said, before the nomination, among
other damaging things, this:
eff nominated would he be a help
Ell or detriment to the Reform par.
ty? We believe such nomination
would give the whole Anti-Monop
ticket bad smell, and force the par
ty to assume defensive position the
entire campaign"
The sorest head on that ticket is,
perhaps, Col. Keatley's, of Council
Bluffs. His home paper, while con-
ceding him fair ability, &C., says he
"is well known over the State be.
cause nearly every prominent man in
both parties has received autograph
letters from the Col. in connection
with some Office or other. In the
six years he has been in Council
Bluffs his name has only been used
on an average of twice year in con-
nection with some office, municipal,
county, state or national" And the
Musoatine journal adds: "He has
been a persistent office. ..beggar. We
have letters in our possession written
by him asking for support as Re-
publican for State Office. We are
glad he has got something at last.
He was always considered too we'll
acquainted with John Barleycorn to
pass muster in the Republican con-
vention. But he will do well enough
for the Anti .Monops." The party
that taught, by way of reform, that
the Office should seek the man, and
not Uice yersa, has shown some more
consistency in nominating this chron-
ic office seeker and politician.
The above is enough to show that
that the candidates areproper men to
stand on that "amorphous botch" of
a platform, concerning which read,
in another column, what the papers
OF that party say of it. Washington
Press.
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the east pier. The air chamber was
filled with sand instead of concrete.
The weight of the pier is about 49,
500 tons. The pressure per square
foot on the rock is $4,000 pounds.
When the rock was struck by the
iron edge of the caisson the space
between the wooden walls of the
oaisson and the rock was thoroughly
concreted. The sand under the two
sides was left intact. About 100
cubic yards Of concrete were laid
under the walls, procunngl q bed
three feet six inches by two feet six
inches in hight. All of the vertical
air, sand and water pipes were then
removed, and the air from the cham
Der was permitted to escspe, and the
chamber filled with water. Sand
was then introduced through the
various pipes until It reached nearly
to the roof, and the remaining
space was filled with concrete"
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What is that which has eyes. yet

What is that which has eyes, yet
never sees IA potato.
The Harvard College memorial
has cost $S05, 900, and isn't done
yet.
In the United States there are 20
counties and 245 towns named after
the great and good father of his
country.
Railroad receipts on old establish
ed lines are apparently quite as good
in proportion at this time as the re-
oeipts Of any branch of mercantile
business,
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The following clipped from the
Presbyterian Banner, Pittsburg Pa, !,
contains great deal of interest, and
as the reader will see, is said to be a
"true incident" Will you please
insert in the HERALD
w. A. HUNTER.
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MASONIC.

TVJR4LUMINAR LODGE, No. IS, A. f. Il A. NJ.
Stated communication Friday evening on or
before each full moon. Z. II. PHELPS, W. Nj.
Il. II. GREEN, Secy.
TIRAM CHAPTER, No. 6.-Stated communi-
cations Wednesday evenings before full
moon H. X. KENDIG, II. p.
+. BAKER, Sec'y.
TUSCALOOSA COUNCIL, X. Il 5. M, No. Z,
" meets at Masonic Hall on first Monday even.
ing IN each month.
H. HOWARD, It. /. M.
r. p. BACON, Recorder.
nEPAYEN'S COMMANDERY, K. T., No. g.
~ Stated communications second Tuesday
evening in each month. IL. g. LEIGHTON, E. c.
JOHN II. PERRY, Recorder.
Transient brethren of any degree invited to
meet with
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HOTELS
LIVERY.

I livery AND BUS LINE.-For the best liv-
Ia cry in town call at the Bashaw or City Liv-
cry OF Downing, McMullin Il Co. Omnibuses to
and from all trains on Central and DIV. X. Rs. %
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Here, now piece of lifeless clay,
Lies Isabella Young:
Who on the twentyfourth of May,
Began to hold her tongue.
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1. o. o. f.

L.
TUSCALOOSA ENCAMPMENT, No. IL, L. o.
~ o. T., meets 1st and Sd Monday lights in
each month. 5. BALDAUF, G. p.
JEo. A. KALBACH, Scribe.
MAHAsKbAv LODGE, yRyS,fk6 ,Io.oTi ;Ti,pn,v
Evening or Js n week. Brethren visiting the city
arc invited TO meet with us.
c. HETHERINGTON, N. g.,
N. r. JORDAN, Sec. n12
HOMMERCIAL LODGE, No. 1913, /. o. q. F.
~ meets in the third story of No. q, Union
Blood. every "Wednesday evening. Brothers visit
/ ng the city are invited TO meet with ua.
CHAS. BLATrNER, N. G.
FRANK KELLY, Sec'y. 3.
DEACON LODGE, No. 2G4, l. o. o. F., meets
ID every Saturday night. Visiting brethren
invited.
j. W. BOWEN, n. G..
s. W. JONES, Sec'y.
ODD FELLOWS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIA-
~ GION ofOskaloosa, meets regularly every
Sd Thursday in each month. The Brothers are
invited TO meet. ID. SHRIVER, Prest.
BACH. Sec'y.
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The Weekly 0skaloosa Herald
IsBY PAR rRE
Best Advertising Medium il oska,oosa

HAVING WEEKLY
circulation OF 1900 copies
nostofwhicharetop to personsin MahaskaCounty
OUR FAoILIsIAeYoa
noOK AND JOB wORh
e aae 90 ,good as the demands OF the place will
~ass, sns., ana work done on as reasonable ate
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TUSCALOOSA LODGE, NO Goethe su bordin-
~ ate Lodge of this order, meets every Mon
day evening in old Masonic Hall, over First Nat
iOnal State Bank. .iegree Lodge meets every
of each month. Mem
bers of the order visiting in the city cordially
invited 10 meet with us
WIN Il. LACEY, w. G. 4.
WM p. HELLINGs, W. Secy.
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LONELINESS.

All me how quick the days are fiittingl
mind me of time that's gone,
When here I'd sit, as now I'm sitting,
In this same place but not alone.
A fair young form was nestled near me,
a dear, dear face looked fondly up,
And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me,
There's no one now to share my cup.
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SCRAPS.
A woMAN's DELIGHT.

A woMAN's DELIGHT.
Daphne knows with equal ease,
How to vex and how to please;
But the folly of her sex
Makes her sole delight TO vex.
Never woman more devised
Surer ways to be despised.
Paradoxes weakly welding.
Always conquered, never yielding;
10 dispute her dear delight,
With not one opinion right.
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ohu chO uhOAPCiCu SAncoOo iudtuou
on the counter; all had pressed
near, some with curiosity, some with
sadness, and some with pity beam.
ing from their eyes, entranced with
the musical voice and beauty of the
child, who seemed better fitted to be
with the angels above than in such
aplace.
The scene / shall never forget to
my dying day, and the sweet adence
of her musical voice still rings in my
ears, and every word of the song,
as it dropped from her lips, sank
deep in the hearts of those gathered
around her.
With her golden hair falling care.
lessly around her little shoulders,
her face of almost ethereal beauty,
and looking so trustingly upon the
men around, her beautiful eyes illu.
minated with a light that seemed
not of earth, formed a picture of
purity and innocence worthy the
genius of poet or painter.
At the close of the song many
were weeping; men who had not
shed a tear for years now wept like
children. One young man who had
resisted with scorn the pleadings of
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The Hog Pound cannot be said to be self
sustaining institution.
Whilst scientists have been busy relating
stories Of Comets, aud theorising, aud sudeav-
oriug to throw light on the present one, it quiz
city uufolds a tai Of its own and emits light
cu the people.
The degree of Bachelor Of Science was con-
ierred ON Mr.. Walter 5. Washington, son Of
L. B. Washington, Esq, Of this county, at the
recent Commencement Of the Virginia Military
Institute.
Edward Teauey Esq, She.if, sold on Sat
urdav last two houses aud lots Oh Lawrence
street. Cbar,es,owu-ihe properly Of tue late
Miss CatLariue RawGus- tie frame house on
corner at S3o5. and the log building adjacent
thereto at $3.50. Mr. B.F Dorsey, purchaser,
The farmers are actively engaged securing
their wheat and preparing it for market, and
In blowing corn, with a bright promise Of re-
waId for their labors.
Tie residences Of Mrs. A. VI Forrest and
Mr john Bishop have been very greatly IN
proved by Tue erection Of handsome aud capa-
cious porchcs.
Mr.. WAN u HINES has added to Tie appear
auce of hs property GU Congress street by
newly painting It.
We understand tie prospect is fair one
Tor most delightful aud successful Camp
meeting at " Rich Woods near this place
The exact time has not yet been announced
We've no Doubt some Of the leading ministers
Of The church will De 10 attendance, aud rare
treat is 10 store flr such Of our county people
as can ten, there and get the benefit Of the
whole.
The Camp Meeting Committee has decided
TO allow cue Boarding Tent, one Confectionery
and one Feed Stand. Persons wishing any Of
the above privileges viii apply to the Commit
Zee at its meeting at Mr. r Shugcrts on Fri
day, 24th, at o'clock.
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Tribute of Respect.

Ataspecal meeting of Wildey Lodge No. n,
T. o. o. F., on July 18th, 1874, the following re-
solutions were adopted.
WHEREAs it has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from us young brother, Henry Z. DA-
Wis, and thereby for his own infinitely wise pur-
pose deprived our community Of valuable citizen,
the bereaved family Of the deceased of its cherish
ed brother, and Wlldey Lodge No. II, |. U. U. +.
Of one Of its purest, best and efficient members
therefore be il
Reso'red, That we deeply sympathlze with the
people OF this town in the loss they have sustained
in the demise of an honest upright and useful citl-
zen, and that We extend TO the family OF the de-
ceased our sincere coincidence in the severe ailic-
ton they have been required to endure.
Resolred, That in testimony OF our respect for
our departed brother that our Hall shall be draped
in mourning Tor the space Of six months ana tha'
the usual badge OF mourning be worn for the space
Of thirty days.
Re.olred That a copy Of the foregoing resold,
tons be transmitted to the family of the deceased
and the same properly authenticated and publish
ed in the Free Press.
l.. DINKLE, n. G. pro teis.
CaARrrs UOUeH Secrptarv,
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Tribute of Respect.

Alta special meeting of Olive Branch Encamp-
mcut No. Is, |. o. o. f., on July 18th, 1874, the
following resolutions were adopted
WHEWEAs il has pleased God TO remove from us
our well-beloved brother HENRY c. DAVIS, and
Whereas We are DESTROYS Of manitesting our APP
preciation Of his worth as an honorcd and exem-
plary member Of our Order. Therefore be It
Resolred. By the members Of Olive Branch En-
cempment No. l6, !. o. o. F., that we will always
remember with delight the forcible illustration OF
the principles enjoined by order in the dutital
life of our deceased brother.
Resoired That we extend to the family Of the
deceased our sincere coincidence in the severe be-
reavement. and 70 the community our sympathles
in the loss it has sustained by the death OF an up
right honorable and enterprising citizen.
Rssolred That members of this Encampmeut
will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty
DAYS nd that the Hall be draped in mourning Tor
six months.
Resolred. That a copy Of the foregoing resoln,
tions be transmitted to the family of the deceased
and the same properly authenticated and publish
ed in the Free Press.
". J. CONKLYN, c. p.
CHARLES VI. HoUGu, Scribe.
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DIED,

In Msrtnsburg, on the 18th inst, in the l2nd
wear Of her age, Mrs. MARY L. PORTERFlELD,
widow Of George Porterfeld, and daughter OF
George Tabb, Sr., deceased, of Berkeley county,
formerly of Gloucester county, Virginia. and
mother OF Col Geo. A, Porterheld, of this town.
In Charlestown, on Wednesday morning, July
18th. 1874, Of Consumption, Mrs. Ale INDIA
HARRELL, daughter Of the late James Jones,
aud wife Of Mr.. Z. K. Harrell-in the 43rd year OF
her age.
In Charlestown on No nday evening, July 18th,
1874, Mr.. HENRY c. DANIS-aged 80 years.
"Unveil thy Dos faithful tomb,
Take this new relic to thy trust
And give this sacred treasure room
To slumber in the silent dust X.
In Charestown, July 18th, 1874, JAMES B.
ROWLAND, infant son OF o. W. and Mary j.
Rowland, aged months aud u days.
On the sIst ult., VALLEY BURKHART, in
FAINT daughter Of r. c. and ;. W. Burkhart, aged
I months, OF Jefferson county.
At his residence near Ripon, in this county, last
week, Mr.. ZACARY LOCK, at an advanced age.
On the 18th inst in Martinsburg, Mrs. MARY
J. MILBURN, aged 81 years.
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Notice to Creditors.

TO THE CREDITORS OF JOSEPH SMITH.
Deceased.
In pursuance to a Decree Of the Circnit
Court of the County of jefferson, West Vir-
GINA, made in cause therein pending to sub
jet the real estate Of the said Joseph Smith to
the payment of his debts, you are hereby re-
CURED to present your claims against the said
Joseph Smith for adjudication to Ceon Moore.
Commissioned, at his Office in the said County.
on or before the 81 day of September, 1874.
Witness, Robert T. Brown, Clerk of said
Court, this 18th day of July, 1874
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clerk C. c.
July Is. lS7i-7t.
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Another sad calamity occurred on Sunday
night last Ia Ills town. which s.eus Of late 60
De marked as the theatre of distressing acci-
deuts. Mr.. HgNsY @. DAVIS, who slept To-
lie room above lis stors-room, was reused at
late hour by 3Iessrs. j. W. Lo,k and SLir-
ley smith .b.s partner aud clerk, who had
just returned from M.jlleuayl aud getting up
harreily 90 admit them. ieu through The
latchwav. distance Of fifteen feet, striking
the back Of DIS head. dis shoulder aud other
parts of his body. and breaking several ribs
With assistance De arose with some difficulty,
complained Of being bruised and sore, but
walked up stairs and laij down on his bed,
and IN an hour or two re,apsei into a state OF
Inconsistencies from which be never aroused,
but at about o'clock on Monday night
lreatlel his last.
Mr. Davis was Young man-about 55years
Of ass-ofqniet. steady habits. pleasant dispo-
sao0 ana highly esteemed ty bis numerous
friends, aud li- sudden and painful death las
cast gloom over the Whole community
After an impressive prayer and The reading
Of the Goth Psalm, By Rev j. w. Tongue, ard
a discourse-a model Of eloquent aud earnest
warming and tender appcal-by Rev. a. e..
Hopkins. be was Inferred on Wednesday after
noon by the /. o O. +. with the ceremonies
Of ,Ls.r order. Rev. 7. b. Shepherd oai,ating
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Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia,
J. MOORE AND 0. f. MA-TBY, Compl'ts,
Against
G.. w. CHASE, late Sheriff of Jefferson Coun-
ty, George Koontz, Deputy Sheriff. John
W. Pitts, Joseph r. Graham, James p.
Winnie Jesse Vickers, James Holden, E.
w. Speller, and John w. Masse, Defts,
IN CHANCERK.
Extract from Decree Of AprR 29h, 1914.
"The Court being of opinion that a refer
ence is proper to ascertain the interest OF
Charles King in the partnership property Of
the firm Of Maltby and King, it is adjudged,
ordered aud decreed that this cause be referred
to Commissioner Cleon Moore, 20 ascertain the
amount of partnership debts Of the said Malt
bv & King the state of the accounts between
said Charles King and o. &. Mallby, and also
that he do state the amount Of the i. Fa. liens
IN the Bill and Exhibits mentioned, and report
20 the Court for further proceedings therein"
~ copy-Teste,
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clerk.
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COURSE OFINsTRtCTION.
ENGLISH Including Grammar, Compost
ton. Literature and Elocution.l
q Geography and History (Ancient aud Mod
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The Leviathan of Shows.

The Great Ns,c York and Ne,r Orleans Zoolo-
gical and Equestrian Exposition.
This grand aggregation of Geological and
areuic wonders Will appear in our town for
three performances, on Friday July Slst. 1t
will be remembered that last season it achieved
a most brilliant success, being the only inStitu-
lion of such magnitude that ever crossed the
continent to the far off shores of California,
where it met with perfect ovation wherever
it appeared. This is always an evidence ofthe
merits Of an exhibition Of this character. But
since last summer Its proportions have been
enlarged TO gigantic dimensions.
Ii now requires one-thrd more cars TO trans
port tit has one-third more dens of animals
spreads hundreds of feet more of canvass,
aud a grand triple circus company. The
business thus far this season has increased in
proportion as to its magnitude, and the success
Of this great establishment is assured.
We append the following hearty and cheer
full endorsement from a valuable st. Louis eX-
change 4" 10 is the most gigantic affair of the
age, having an immense oblong tent for the
arena, aud others much larger than heretofore
have been used by similar institutions. 1t
comprises within its varied departments a
dazzling splendOr OF arenlc talent. The III
structve wonders Of animated nature and at
tractive curiosities Of an aquarium the prin-
cpal features of which is the monster Sea
Lion, Neptune, a magnificent specimen of its
class, astonishing all behoders as a representa-
tive of the wonders Of the deep
The n. Y & n. O'S. Exposition is one Of the
latest show triumphs IN which the splendors
nf ,be middle ages are eQualled if not eclpSed
The genius tact aud management; Of its young
progenitor, stamps him already as one Of the
mouarchs among showmen of the present day,
and we doubt il there are any who can dispute
the palm with him on the continent. \ larger
list Of artists, male and female, were never eX-
hibited for one price of admission and more
costly mounting for circus never has been
seen, while better selection of animals aud
curiosties cannot be found on the globe
Remember the day and date Friday July Slst.
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G. W BUTToN. Esq, a former resident Of
tbs county. and the influential editor Of the
Lynel5,ug IJrguiaa. spent few days 10 Har-
pers Ferry, The past we,k, and on Tuesday
devoted a few hours 90 bis friends 10 Charles
town. Mr. B IS in bis prime looks well, is a
successful journalist and is apower go Virginia
-"the Mother 90 States and Of Statesmen. "
Aside from Dds other admirable qualities. ws
feel an especial iuteres; ia him aol lis journal
istic career iuasmuch as tte maiden Efforts Of
lis hc.lc. Conservative pen were contributions
che FaEE pGEss
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Richard PARKER.
Now for the next Wheat Crop
Whann's Super
Phosphate.
WE now offer the Farmers for Wheat tbi

WE now offer the Farmers for Wheat this
w Fall. Whann's Super Phosphate.
Being ourselves interested in the Wheat Crop,
and having given the different varieties our spe-
sial attention for several years, we are now pre-
pared from our own observation, to offer to the
Farmers an article that we are not afraid TO re-
commend and guarantee, % contain much Of
the essential properties tor the growth, maturing
and Weld OF Wheat as any We have heretofore Of
fered or which has been used in our country
We propose 30 sell tss Phosphate Hpon satiSfac-
tory terms as any offered in the Market We are
willing O. testit alongside Of any other used.
The past few years have satisfied all Intelligent
Farmers. that il is useless and very Improbable
% SOW Wheat without some kind of Fertilizer, and
il is the experience Of the best sgricutursts OF the
Wheat growing portions Of our country, that only
high farming pays. We will furnish circulars
upon application, and~ all those who wish to pur-
chase for this FALL will please send ~ their orders
at once, that We may be prepared to oil all orders
without fail
HILhEARY JOHNSON.
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
July IA. lS74-tf.
p. S.-We can offer to the different Oranges
great inducements o. buy from US.
HILLARY JOHNSON.
July Is, ls74-tf.
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Ice Cream, Parlors.

fE,HE undersigned respectfully informs the public
that his new ICE CREAM PARLORs are
com pleted and handsomely furnished. and ready
for the reception Of visitors-to whom will be sup
Piled Ice Cream & the best quality and most def
cious aavors. Cake, CONNECTIONS, &c. Gentlemen,
alone will find saloon especially fitted for them
in rear Of the store, where they viii receive
prompt attention..
;sa-At short notice Ice Cream, Fruits, Cake,
Candies, &c, supplied to families in quantities to,
suit. GUSTAV BROWN.
June c, ls7I.-tf
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Az Om1INAL CoNUNDBUH-Why is Dr.
Mary Walker very ambitious? Because she
pants lor ame To our opinion the pauta-
looms are lreacies oi decorUn.
A HorsEuoLo EMEpY.-No family should be
without some eficacious remedy for the cure Of
affections so universally prevalent as coughs, colds,
sore throat vhooping cough and croup-some
remedy. TOO, which can be relied on as safe, sure
and eeriliu. Dr.. Uistar's Balsam Of Wld Cher
"a CON Dimes The desidsratsm
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NOTICE..

TIME Stockholders of the Shenandoah River
Navigation Company are hereby notified ina,
at meeting OF The Board OF Directors Of the said
Company on the 18th inst, call on the Stoekhold-
ers was made for the payment. BY the 18th day
of August of forty per cent of the par value OF the
Stock subscribed. Prompt payment Is respectlui-
ly solicited. BY order Of the Board,
JOHN g. C0CKRELL,
July Is. lsT4-3t. Secretary.
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COVER THE RIVER. Many visitors to
Shauuoudaie Springs in the past thirty years,
doubtless remember Lawson Gocus, The colored
Ferryuan He carried bis thousands safely
across the limpii waters Of the Shenandoah
Himself. at the age Of &c years, on Sunday last,
after bli-f sickness. passed over the river.
DmEcroRs ELECTED.-Chtrles Aglionby,
Esq, las been elected to ill the vacancy in the
Directory Of tie Bank Of Charlestown made
By the death Of A. C. nmberhke, Esq. W.
L. Wilson, Esq, has been elected to supply the
same gentleman's place in the Board Of Dree-
tors Of the Jefferson County Building Associa-
tiOn.