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Biddeford, was brought before the policy court
to-day, ON a warrant charging him with inter-
rupting the camp meeting at Old Orchard and
with trespass. 1t seems that the trustees of
camp meeting association wanted monopoly
of the carting of goods at the camp ground
and forbade Mr. Witham to enter the grounds
with his cart, as he had done, but securing
load of baggage he carried it within the en-
clssure for delivery. Hence his arrest. His
trial was adjourned over until Thursday The
case exctes good deal of curiosity and inter-
est
Another Cine TO The Winthrop Thieves
FRYEBURG, Aug. 17.-That the Winthrop
bank robbers passed through Fryeburg is now
evident. On the Sunday after the burglary. a
horse was found at large near the Methodist
camp ground, about two miles east of the viii
lage, by Franklin Shirley, and at once came
into the enclosure and was cared for. No own
er could be found until last Saturday, when a
man by the name of AUSTIN from Turner, from
whom horse and carriage had been stolen on
the night of the robbery, came and proved the
animal to be his. Search was then made in
the vicinity, and the carriage and harness were
also found. The horse is quite swift, and is
valued by the owner at not less than $500. The
same Sunday morning stranger called early
at Kelly's livery stable liz Fryeburg and hired
the keeper to take him quickly to North Con =
way. At McMllan's hotel in North Conway
he met confederate. The two hired another
fleet team of Alfred Eastman, and went to
Tamworth, whence the team was subsequently
returned. Kelly describes the man quite par
ticularly, and thinks he could identify him
again. There can be but little question that
these men belonged to the Winthrop gang of
burglars.
The Executive Council.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 1.-THE business before the
Governor and Council last evening and to-day,
related mostly to the proposed survey of the
state lands. Selden Conner of Augusta, aud
A. c. Dennison of Mechanic Falls, were nom-
mated trustees of the Soldiers Orphan Home
in Bath. The Council adjourned to September
10th.
Death Of a Lewiston Merchant.
LEWISTON, Aug. 17.-Isaac. Colder, of the
firm of Ward & Colder, coal dealers, died this
afternoon, aged fifty.
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William Schneider of Brooklyn was drowned
by the under tow at Rockaway Monday, in the
presence of his wife and three children.
R. S. Belleville, clerk of the U. S. District
Court at Trenton, N. j., Monday afternoon at
tempted to jump on boat after it started, fell
into the river and was drowned.
Rev. Cornelius Springer, one of the pioneers
of the Methodist church in Ohio, died Monday
Eight at the age of So years.
The internal revenue receipts yesterday
were $247, 1856; customs receipts $57..3S9.
Mrs. James Clark, aged 30, committed sui
eide at Francistown, N. H.. Monday nearly
severing her head from the body. She was in
sane.
1t is stated that the case of the Union Pacific
railroad has been appealed by the Attorney
General to the Supreme Court.
A call has been issued for greenback con-
vention to assemble in Detroit next week.
signed by Hon. Moses W. Field, chairman.
Yesterday afternoon Robert Gibson, assistant
superintendent OF the water works in Newburg,
N. Y, attempted to shoot Alfred Post in the
street. The bullet grazed Posts neck, but
Gibson was secured before he could fire another
shot. Gibson's wife does not live with him,
and he biames Post for her course.
Two engineers of the Erie canal have been
suspended by the canal board ard ordered to
show cause why they should not be removed.
Notice has been given that there will be
suspension of the issue of documentary or
proprietary stamps from the 31st inst to the
9Th prox.
Joseph III. Choate has been invited to deliver
the address to the American rifle team, at the
coming concert in their honor, at Gilmores
Garden, New York.
The steamer Nevada was spoken in lat. so
north, long 20 west, with her machinery dis
abled. She was under sail.
U. S. Commissioner j. B. Weller, ex Cover
nor of Colorado, died at New Orleans yester-
day of small pox.
Chief Justice Lowe of Utah has sent his re-
sgnation to the President.
Base bal-At Louisville, Bostons 10, Olym-
phics 0. At Chicago, Athletics s, Chcagos 4.
James Kennedy of Philadelphia an expert
daY
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Assessment of Boston.

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-THE assessment of Boston
just completed, fixes the total valuation of real
and personal properly at $793,767 900. The
gain on real estate over last year is 81 569 $780,
and the loss on personal is 1896, 800. The loss
on total valuation since last year is 1885,, 150
The rate of taxation reduced $190 per thous-
and The amount to be raised by taxation for
expenses, Sc, is 81, 522, 766 less than last year.
The Journal, commenting on these figures,
states that Boston has decreased in valuation
about three-ffths of one per cent, while the
tax levy has been reduced l2a per cent
Death of an Eminent Jurist.
Prof. Joel Parker, the eminent jurist, died at
Cambridge this evening, aged so years. q
Baptist Outdoor Meeting
OAK BLUFFS, Aug. 1.-THE Baptist outdoor
meeting of to-day has been marked with a
greater interest and attendance than that of
yesterday. The address this morning by Rev.
DR.. Graves of Manchester, on Bible incidents
of outdoor services, was one of his finest eff.
forts. This afternoon DR.. Neal of Boston
preached to large audience, and this evening
Rev. d. w. Founce Of Lynn officiated. The
singing led by John w. Simmonds of Boston,
was one of the features of the service.
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Release Of Ex-Treasurer Parker of South
Carolina.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 16.-There was an
exciting time last evening, caused by proceed
ings under the habeas corpus for the release of
ex-Treasurer Parker. The application was
heard at p. m. before Judge Mackey, Par
ker's counsel claiming his discharge under a
provision of the constitution prohibiting i'm
prisonment for debt. The sheriff's retarn
failed to allege that the case was one of fraud,
a charge which is expressly excepted in the
constitution as prohibition Of Imprisonment for
debt, and after argument the judge released
the prisoner. The court room was filled with
an excited crowd, and Parker was Immediately
re-arrested on a criminal warrant for grand
larceny, but his counsel waived examination
and urging that the amount involved in the al
legged robbery had nothing to do with the
amount of bail, succeeded in getting him re-
leased on $4,000. 1t is generally believed that
Parker will escape and forfeit his bail. The
News and Courier denounces the release of
Parker as judicial outrage and job put up
by certain state officials who feared Parker
would implicate them.
After his release last night Parker took the
train for Augusta, and probably will never
again be seen in South Carolina.
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The Presidents Journey.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 17.-President Grant and
party reached Bristol at $40 this morning and
proceeded at once to the residence of General
Burnside. Attorney General Pierrepont, Sec
rotary Bristow and Col. Wharton, Attorney
General of Kentucky, arrived soon after in the
cutter U. 5. Grant. and joined the President at
Burnside's The President was welcomed to
Bristol by Hon. T. F. Williams, chairman of
the local committee of arrangements and brief
ly responded. After breakfast the presidential
party escorted TO the procession, receiving a
salute of artillery and military honers from the
Grand Army. The procession comprising the
Bristol train of artillery, the Bristol Light In.
fantry, Veteran Association Of Providence and
all the Grand Army posts of the state, marched
through the principal streets which were gaily
decoated, and reached Gen. Burnsides house
about noon, where for two hours the President
received the people, comrades of Inc Grand
Army having the preference. Afterward the
President dned with few guests at Burn.
SIDES There was large concourse of people
visiting Bristol by railroads and excursion
boats
Tomorrow it is understood the President will
partake of clambake, and Burnside has invit-
ed number of prominent gentlemen of the
state to meet him.
secretary Robson joined the President at
nrlseol this afternoon. Postmaster General
g I IS now at Newport, and is expected at
Bristol to morrow.
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NEW YORK.
Duncan. Sherman & Co,

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-An abstract of the
schedule of Duncan, Sherman & Co. shows
that the total amount of bills payable, nearly
all of which are placed in hands unknown to
100000 are secured. The bills accepted by
George Butler, to the amount of $65,000, are
secured on lands in Texas, of which no particu
lars are given. The whole of the acceptances
of A. Burgess, amounting to 81, 10000, are
unsecured. The liabilities of the firm are for
bills payable secured and unsecured; amounts
due depositors, domestic and foreign; cashier
checks; certificates of deposits; travellers cred
its and circular notes; and reach the sum total
of S4916013. The assets consist of cash on
bills discounted; open accounts; stocks and
bonds; rents, bonds and mortgages; amounts
due from foreign correspondents; real estate |;
Office furniture; and personal of the firm; max
ing in all a total of So, no. 1868. The statement
therefore shows deficiency of $2,796, 645.
More Frauds ON the Revenue.
COL Frank E. Howe and Thomas Brown,
special treasury agents, seized to-day eighteen
cases of satin d. chene and large quantities of
slicias, peue goods and two cases of padding
canvas. The latter are the two dummy cases
which the importer intended to pass through
the custom honse as specimens of line of
goods which proved to be satin d'chenes. as
above stated. The seized goods are said to be
worth about $4,000.
Condition of Suspended Firms.
1t is now thought by the heaviest creditors of
Turner Brothers that their assets will exceed
their liabilities
Foster Brothers, carpet dealers, who sus-
pended last week, will resume business shortly,
as the creditors have settled on the payment OF
fifty cents on the dollar.
Accident TO Edwin Booth.
Edwin Booth was run away with yesterday
at Port Chester. His phaeton was demolished
and he was thrown to the ground. His injuries
consist of fractures of the left elbow bones and
of one rib. He is quite comfortable, and will
be as good as new in a few days.
Various Matters.
A large government warehouse on Laight
street was broken into Sunday night and $l3,-
600 worth of fine silks selected, but woman
in an adjoining apartment gave the alarm, and
one out of the three captured. They lost their
plumber.
Workmen were busy to-day on board the
Queen of the Mersey, unloading the tailow and
grain that were seized by writs of replevin last
week.
Fraud Oh an Insurance Company.
OswEGo. Aug 17.-Alexander Queal, who
obtained a three days accident policy of $4,000
in the Hartford Accident Company, June 2lst,
and was reported drowned on the day following
by two of his companions, by sthe capsizing Of
a sail boat below this port. has been arrested at
Carthage, Jefferson county.
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F OR E IG N.
French Elections.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE Presidents of Councils
General were elected in many departments
yesterday. The returns so far indicate ma
jority of Conservatives.
Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Walter
Scott.
LONDON, Aug. 17.-Today is the 104th ami
versary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott A
festival is in progress in Edinburgh, in COM
memoration. The directors of the London and
Scottish Literary Institute and large number
OF others are taking part. There will be a
grand ball at the Dalmeny Honse tonight.
Foreign Notes.
Advices from Syria report that the cholera is
abatiUg.
The weather was unusually warm in Paris
yesterday, the thermometer indicating 100 de-
grees in the shade.
The Carists failed again yesterday in an at
tempt to relieve SEQ de UTgel.
Admiral WOrden and officers have accepted
the festivities proffered by the Corporation au-
thorties and Chamber of Commerce Of South
ampton, England.
The Cuban War.
HAVANA, Aug. lit is officially reported
that column of Spanish troops, under -Briga-
der General CamplIo, has encountered the
bands of insurgents under Cruz, Bello and
Cespedes, in the jurisdiction of Manzanilo
Six of the insurgents were killed.
The Captain General will await the promised
reinforcement of 10000 men and prosecute an
active winter compagn.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18

GLOUCESTER-Ar 10th, Robt Woodruff, Lewis
Wscasset
BEVERLY-Ar 10TH brig Benz Carver, Smart
Weehawken. land sailed 18th for Searsport.)
NEWBURYPORT-Ar1 10th. schs Alamo, Sanborn
Hoboken; Denham, Denham, do.
PORTSNOUTH-Ar 10Th, fch Hortensia, LARA
bee, Philadelphia.
MILLBRIDGE-Ar 18th, sch Patriot. Strout, from
Portland.
BATH.Sld 14th. ship M P Grace, (new, 1920 toms
Wilbur of and for New York.
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watered soil to the city, and thus make il
thrive. So money, after it has run to its cen,
tiers and done its work there, should be carried
back again to the country, like the water, that
it may be within the reach OF the producing
portion, to refresh it.
1t may be asked, how will you return the
money from the centers to the small fountains
of issne. Soon after the government resumes
specie payment, all banks should be made to
redeem their bills at their own counters. We
know by experience that they can and will dc
it; for the state banks of New England have
done it success sfully when New England had
nothing to export but hoops, slaves and lum
ber Is it to be presumed that banks placed il
country like ours, whose large and varied
products command gold the world over, cam Of
do the same?
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18

REFORMED The Bangor Wing publishes
the following note from Mr.. J. f. Haines, who
is well known in this city and vicinity. We
hope that it is true, and shall believe it until
we have proof to the contrary;
Mr.. EDIToR:-I had hoped by strict applica-
ton to hard labor and wholly ignoring gam
bling, my name, which had become somewhat
noted. would pass from public notice, but in the
above case, as well as other notices of my con-
nection with ''Slim Jim," eagerness after
sensational news places me again before the
public. In justice to myself allow me to state
that nearly two years have passed since in any
general way l have been connected with three
card monte, and six months since abandoned
the practice of gambling entirely, and have
been trying as best could to gain an honorable
living for myself and little family, as all who
are intimate with my affairs can attest. In
conclusion would say to all aspirants after
sensational news, look to some other source
than the doings Of Prof. Haines.
j. +. HAINEs,
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18

On the down hill side of life the constitution is be-
set with infirmties for which Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is the best of all remedies. Inauguration is the
most reliable means of resisting disease and is par.
ticulary necessary at period of life when the de-
cay of the physical energies render the system less
able than formerly to resist its attacks The cheer
ing warmth which this prime tonic stimulant diff
fuses through the chilled veins, the unwonted stead
mess which it gives to the tottering limbs of age the
prompt relief which it affords from those maadies
which are most common in the decline of life, con-
stitute it an inestimable blessing to the old and
infirm. Among the est imonials to the excellence of
this most sautary medicine of which its proprietors
are constantly in the receipt, many received from
persons of advanced age.who speak with unmeasured
praise of of its qualities an nvigorant and preven
tive.
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The ~. pauI & Pacific Rnisrnpd

that at recent conference in New York be-
tween the chief officers of the St. Paul and Pa
cific Railroad and a committee of Dutch bond
holders, an agreement was arrived at by virtue
of which all pending litigation is Withdrawn
the principals in Holland, the uncompleted
portions of the line will be pushed forward to
completion, connecting from st. Paul with the
Northern Pacific railroad at Branard, and with
the Canadian road. now building from Fort
Garry to Pembina.
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The following are the clio sing quotations


WATERTowN, Aug. 17-Cattle Market.-Recepts
1343 head; market opened quiet is usual when the
supply is heavy. Good Oxen sold at 10 q 103c % tb,
dead weight the rate of last week; choice brought
lie. City butchers paid d 7ac live weight for wes-
10 q 10 so; first quality at 90 so; second quail
ity at rs a 8 50 third quality at 90 @T50.
were lower with downward tendency; with larger
supply the price is likely to drop to rates ruling be-
fore the war; sales of Sheep in lots at 90 q 2 so
each; extra u "a 90; Spring Lambs at 81 g c3c 4y
fb. Veal calues at a 10c.
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A Eiendisi, Act.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. ia well known
wealthy married man named John L. Hates
was before magistrate today charged with a
fiendish assault on Miss PembertOn. Hates
seduced her when she was about fifteen years
old and she claims he has held her in life of
semi.slavery ever since. Recently she attend
ed picnic without his permission, and when
knocked her down, beat her in brutal man.
ner and then tore all her clothes eff from her,
then after pouring burning fluid all over her,
set fire to her and endeavored to burn her
alive. The interference Of some people in the
house prevented the contamination of his de-
sign. Friday evening last he whipped her in a
brutal manner and swore he would disfgure
her so she would never be able to go out. Hates
is held in $4,000 pail for appearance at court.
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The YesIow Fever.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 17.-There is no fever
in the navy yard or vicinity. One marine sta
toned outside of the quarantine line near
Barrancas died Saturday. Another, sick at
the same place, is doing WELL The others sta
toned there have been sent to the quarantine
station at Live Oak. in charge of DR.. Martin
GEO. H. COOPER, Commodore.
NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE steamer City of
Mexico from Vera Cruz and Havana brought
one case OF yellow fever to this port. After
leaving Vera Cruz large number OF cases
broke out on board, but all except the one
mentioned recovered before reaching port. The
officers report the pestlence very severe at
Vera Cruz.
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Singular Suicide

READING, Pa, Aug. 17.-This afternoon the
wife of Phil Bessenger accompanied by her
three children, two girls and a boy, aged re
spectively nine, six and three years, left her
home, walked up to the tow path of the Ubon
canal, and when near Gring's mill, three miles
north of this city, deliberately walked into the
canal and drowned herself and three children.
Their bodies were recovered
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Putting Up Pas.er ger and Freight Rates

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE freight and passen-
ger agents of the Western roads leading to the
Missouri river points held a meeting here today
and decided to discontinue the war existing
between them lately. A tariff was fixed,
which is substa utially the same as that pre-
Willing from April 10th up to the time the war
commenced. This is large advance on the
recent cutting rates. The passenger rate was
also raised. The fare from Chicago to Kansas
City will oe $3.50, and from st. Louis to Kan.
saS Civ S11
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MARRIED..

In this city, Aug. Z, by Rev. DR.. Carruthers, Peter
Allen and Mrs. Henrietta Myers both OF Boston.
In Falmouth, Aug. IA. by Rev. VIM II. Haskell
Albert H. Wilson and Miss Abby G. Lord, both of
Falmouth.
In Limington, Aug. IA, by S. L. Purinton. ESQ.,
David Ii. Elliot Of Baldwin and Miss Cordelia .
Berry of Limington.
In Readfeld, Aug. 8, Samnel II. Jones and Miss
Helen M. Moody.
In Washington, Aug. 7, Geo. F. Campbell of Sears
mont and Miss Sarah l.. Pitcher of Washington.
In Friendship, July 81, Foster Davis and Miss
Martha E. Allen, ~
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The Body of DonaIdson's Companion
sFOuud,

CHICAGO, Aug. ia despatch to the Chi
cago Journal from Whitehall, Mich, says the
body of N. S. Grimwood, who assembled with
Donaldson in his i'll -fated balloon, was found
yesterday on the beach of Lake Michigan, near
Stoney Creek, by A. Beckwith. The body was
fully dressed with the exception of his boots or
shoes. Letters belonging to Grimwood and his
notes of his balloon trip were found on the
body, fully establishing his identity
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18
Row mt Long Branch.

New YORK, Aug ia chief of police,
named Green, of Long Branch, yesterday
threatened to thrash Judge Lane for ordering
him to put man named Townley in jail, who
refused to pay fine for keeping house of ill
fame. A crowd of loafers cheered Green. who
claimed Townley as his friend and took him
out of court and released him.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18
DIED..
Jug II, Robt southwell, of Ferristown

In this city, Aug IT, Rob Southwel, of Ferrisown.
Mich. aged rs years.
Funeral sci vices Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock,
at the residence of Henry Rdgeway, No. 81 Fore St.
Friends are invited to attend.
In Augusta, Aug II, at the residence OF her son,
John W.'Chase, Esq. Mrs. Sophronia, widow OF the
late Capt. Amos Chase, formerly of Portland.
In Auburn Aug; 8, Libie T., only child OF Rothes
D. and Mary S. Bibber aged ii months.
In Gushing, Aug. A. Mary Jarvis aged 10 years and
4months.
In Wscasset Aug. 4, BERTHE Nelson, son of Capt.
S, N. and Annie Graenleat
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CHICAGO, August 17-Cattle-recepts 5000 head;
the market is dull and heavy; Texas 2 25 q 8 70;
natives at 80 q 30; shipments 1900 head.
Live Hogs-receipts 5000 head; sales of fair to
good heavy at CD q IS; light 05 choice assort
ed Philadelphia lots Si25; shipments 1000.
Sheep-receipts 500 head; light demand; inferior
| to extr 3 90 q 5 90.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18
TUCKER's PRINTING HOUSE

The Book, Card and Job Printing Business of the
late David Tucker, will be continued as heretofore,
at the Stand,
l15 EXCHANGE STREET..
All orders, ethe personal by mail, will receive
prompt attention iy24d1ysn
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European Markets.

LONDON, August 17-12.30 M-Consols at 95 1-16
for money and account.
LONDON, August 17-12.3 P. M.-American secur-
jes-U new IS 1861; do 5-20s 1865 old, 1919; Erie
14I; do preferred 80.
LIVERPOOL, Augi17-l2.3O P. M.-Cotton market
firm; Mddlipg ands at lid; do Orleans at
516d; sales 1000 bales, of which 20G0 bales were
for speculation ant export.
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Boston stock Llsa,
sales al the Brokers' Board,

MOBILE, August 17.-Cotton nominal; Middling
uplands a. 1Al c.
CHARLESTON, August 17.-Cotton quiet; Middling
uplands at 14c.
NEW ORLEANS, August 17.-Cotton nominal; Mid
ding uplands at 14ic.
NEW YoRB, August 17.-Cotton firm and asking
higher; Middlng uplands l43c.
SAVANNAH August 17-Oetlon quiet ;Middlne up
lands 1889.
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in one of our standard medical journals
says: 81 was cured CT dropsy in month by using
Hunts Remedy" HUNTS Remedy cures all diseases
of the kidneys, bladder and urinary organs.
au1Seod&w1w
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WASHINGTON.
Treasury Balances.

WASHINGTON, Aug II.
The following are the Treasury balances of
to-day:-Currency,$ 49, 3S6, 1880; special deposit
deposit $67 160 900; coin $780, 496, S45, including
coin certificates, 1885, 700; outstanding legal
tenders, 1914, 755, 108.
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10 the Patiiarchs of Machigonne and
Eastern Star EncamnmentS 7. q. q. F..

Portland Encampment, l. o. o. F.. will make an
excursion August 18th and 10Th to Portsmouth, N .
H.. and will be entertained by Strawberry Bank and
Mt Sinai Encampments. grand time may be
pected. All Patriarchs ale cordially invited to ac-
company us.
Tickets may be obtained of the Committee at the
Hall Tuesday evening or on the morning of the
cursion.
Patriarchs are requested to meet at Odd Fellows
Hail al u A. NJ sharp, Wednesday, Aug. 18th.
EDwIN A. GRAY, computes Of
S. FLETCHER, Arrangements.