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ENGLAND.
Dealt, OF a sculptor.

LONDON, June 24.-Matthew Noble, tn,
we'll known English sculptor, is dead.
THE FOURTH IN LONDON.
American residents will celebrate tht
Fourth by dinner. The majority Of til.
English notabilities invited declined
Dean Stanley writes, saying that the re.
cent death Of his wife prevents him irOu
participating in any public affairs Of like
nature. He expresses his sympathy, aOi
saws Il on the Fourth any Americans is,
sire to view Westminster Abbey, he viii
be happy to conduct them through i;lDd
point ont the graves Of their dead. John
Bright deeply regrets that the state OlSh
health will prevent his attendance.
THE LOUISVILLE FoRGER.
It is learned that Charles Brent, the
Louisville forger, released on the 10TH
has voluntarily signed a release Of the
money taken from him on his srrest, and
that he will probably return to America,
ROWING MATCH.
The international rowing match be-
tween four Of the London Rowing Club
and four Of the best oarsmeu Of Frank
fort-on.the.Main, took place today on
the Thames, from Putney to MOrtlAke
The Londoners we're the fayorites al long
odds. They led at the start, and Won
easily by eight lengths. The boats cat
ried eoxsWains.
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WAsHrsGTox AND JEFFERSON Con-
MEyCE,IEs1.-The anniversary exercises
Of Washington and Jefferson College were
commenced last evening by the delivery
OF the Baccalaureate EermOh Al Jour
O'Clock in the Town Hall. The sermon
TO the Society OF Religious Inquiry was
preached IN the same place at = P. N. By
Rev. W. II. LETTERS, D. D., Of Cleveland,
Ohio. The class day exercises will be
given in the Town Hall this evening.
The grafton to the Literary Societies will
be delivered on Tuesday evening by Thos.
NJ. Marshall, Esq., Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
The commencement will be on Wednes-
day, June %, at $50 A. NJ, in Town Hall.
Al / p. N. tho usual dinner will be given
10 the Alumni and invited guests in Ell.
animation Hall, in the College buildings.
At 9 the class Of "167 will plant their me.
mortal tree, after which there will be a
College reunion in the grove, with ad.
dresses from old friends present. The
railroads have kindly agreed TO run spec
ial trains from Wheeling and Pittsburgh,
leaving each place at I A. NJ, and return
ing, leaving Washington at P. N. on
Wednesday, the 18th.
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TIE RACES To-xoKRow.-The entries
for the $50 trot are held open until this
evening ats P. 4, Is these are but two en-,
tries; and as several horses are expected
to arrive to-day they will gil 1t up.
The entries for the running race, one
mile and repeat, are Lucy p, entered By
W. J. McGanonn; Jim, entered by d. Ar
NIT; Glencoe, entered by John MeGannonr
and Robert Red Eye, il, entered by J. s.
Mcdonald.
The entries for the pace are Doctor,
entered by A. D. Melvin; Blackhorse, en-:
tered by Lou Travis Jim Gordon, entered
BY j. T. Burnley. This purseis also left
open for more entries until this evening
al 8 o'clock, as some parties have written
that they cannot get here before to-day
and want to enter in this race.
The stakes will all ELL, n6donbt with
from Eve to ok entries each, and We look
for some fine racing and At the came time
base ball amusement.
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Masonic CESrESsIAL' CELEBRATION
AT MARIErrA.-Probably the largest and
most imposing Masonic demonstration
ever witnessed in Eastern Ohio, was that
at Marietta on Saturday. The occasion
OF this large gathering Of the fraternity
was the Centennial celebration Of Amer
lean Union Lodge No. T., Of Marietta,
which was chartered Feb. Is, 1TI6. The
24th Of June being St. Johns Day, was
selected as the most appropriate time for
the celebration.
The attendance was large, nearly 6,000
Masons being present, principally from
the Eastern part OF the State. There were
also a large number from the towns
along the West Virginia side Of the
river. The procession formed at Ma
sonic Hall, Front street, at 10 o'clock P. NJ,
with lodges from Cincinnati, Dayton, Co
lumbns, Middlsport, Parkersburg, Pome-
roy, Zanesville and numerous other
places in line. The Grand Lodge and
Masonic Historical Society Of Ohio, hav-
ing previously formed at the City Hall,
united with the procession at the corner
OF Putnam and Front streets. The pro-
cession, in charge Of Apollos II. Ross, Of
Cincinnati, Grand Marshal OF the Grand
Lodge Of Ohio, as Grand Marshal, and
VIM. B. Mason, A. W. Mccormick, and
Jewett Palmer as assistants, then moved
up Front street 10 Washington, up WASH
ington to Fourth, and down Fourth TO the
College grounds, where the. exercises
were held. ..
The exercises opened with prayer by
Rev. A. G. Byers, Of Columbus, Grand
Chaplain Of theG Grand Lodge Of Ohio, when
Richard Vaux, OF Philadelphia, Past
Grand Master OF Masons in Pennsyl-
vania, delivered an Grafton. This in turn
was followed by history OF American
Union Lodge, read BY Cornelius Moore,
OF Cincinnati, editor Of the "Masonic Re-
view" Secretary d the Masonic Histori.
cal Society OF 0hip, and In Honorary
member Of American Union Lodge No.
J.. The presentation Of Ancient Records
was then made by John D. Caldwell, Of
Cincinnati, Grand Secretary Of the Grand
Lodge OF Ohio, and an Honorary MEM
Der OF American Union Lodge: Yhe
Grand Master Of Masons in Ohio, Mr..
Chas. A Woodward, OF Cleveland, deliy-
cred the closing address. The exercises
which were interspersed with excellent
music, were very interesting.
The procession again formed and
moved down Putnam street o Second
up Second TO Wooster, down Wooster q
the City Park, where dinner was served
In the eveninga grand concert was given
in City Hall BY local talent, which wa
attended by those Of the delegates who
remained in the city.
Nrhei Express carried about a hundred
and fifty excursionists from this vicinity
Leaving our wharf'at 81 o'clock Friday
evening, the steamer arrived at Marietta
at G a. N. Saturday. Returning, she LEFT
for home at Q P. N. Saturday, and arriSeC
at Ar. N. Sunday. The trip was 4 pleas
ant one, and enjoyed by all on the boat
officers and crew not excepted.
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In CONFEDERATION OF 100 YEARS
Aoo.-Fourth a July CtIebnltioa! and EI'
earsioaG.-Excursion Tickets will be sold
to and from all points on the lines Of the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Rail
way, popularity known as The Panhandle
Route, on July Sd and 4th; return tickets
good until July 9Th, 1876, inclusive;
Celebrations in honor Of the One Hun
dreth Anniversary Of American indie
pendence are announced for July 4th. BY
local committees at ali principal points
on the line. Special efforts are being
made in the large cities to make these
demonstrations worthy Of the occasion.
No one should stay at home when friends
may be visited at distant points at low
rates Of fare, and celebrations witnessed
in the large cities such as have never be
fore been attempted.
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MEETING OF Wool GRowEns.-EditOra
Observation-Disclosures have been
made fof holding a1neeting Of wool grow
ers at the Grant House in Wheeling, on
July 9Th, 1876. Invitations have been
sent out 70 the prominent wool growers
of the adjoining counties OF West Viz
ginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, through
the proper channel. The object oil The
meeting il consolidation in regard TO the
present and futuEe prospects Of wool
growing and 10 get a vie@ Of the situation
i4 lis SeyeEyuresPect. Gentlemen thor,
obgt1y Ppisdi fhe matter are expected
The meeting will be under the auspices
Of the Grange
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT.
TJrai Sd, 1876.
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PHILADELPHIA, June A.-Flour-Mar.
ket dull: extra "a so; family IS 90aB Is;
State, Ohio and Indiana So 00a6 80. Wheat
High grades sscasl 90; Pennsylvania red
81 40; amber 81 II. Rye-75c. Corn-ln
limited request oats-Iregular; white 81
al0c; mixed 3oa3Sc. Ness Pork-S90 60
Beef Hams 22a2ic. Lard-S1l 50al2 90.
Petroleum-Firm: crude lie; refined 147fe,
Butter-New York and Bradford county
and Pennsylvania extra 25ae6c; tirsts 2oa
92c; western extra 1Sc. Cheese-New York
State and fancy 91zal0c; western fine So
$40 Eggs-steady; Pennsylvania, New
York and Delaware fresh 1Sal9c; western
fresh 17alSc. Whisky-Western 81 IL.
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DYsPErHA.-Dyspepsia Is the most dis
eouraging and distressing disease man is
heir 10. Americans are particularly sub
Jet TO this disease and its effects: such
as sour stomach, acE headache, habittal
costiyenesS, heartburn, water.brash,
gnawing and burning pains in the pit Of
the stomach, coming upot the food, coat
ed tongue, disagreeable taste In the
mouth, impure blood and all diseases Of
the stomach and Liver, Two doses Of
Green's August Flower will relieve you
at once, and there Is positively not a case
In the United States II will not cure. II
you doubt this 60 to your Druggist and
get a sample bottle for 10 cents and try il.
Regular size rs cents. Wholesale agents
Logan, List & Co., and Laughlin Bros. &
Co. eod&w
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Cincinnati.

C1Sc1SsAr1, June 24.-cotton-Quiet at
ike. Flour Quiet and unchanged.
Wheat Steady and firm at 81 coal Is.
Corn-Demand firm at 47a4Sc. Oats-Quiet
but steady lat 34GSsc. Rye-Quiet at IA
75c. Pork-Quietat $40 50a20 %. Lard
Quiet and unchanged; steam at 1lH
alike; kettle 13alSAe. Bulk Meats
Steady and in fair demand; shoulders 7aSa
7Nc; clear rib 1Oc spot and buyer June;
clear 105sal0Ac. Bacon-Steady with fair
denand at SIX, 81, 1o4, 1ojs; Il ssallAe.
Whisky-In good demand at full prices,
81 10.
Ho0s-steady and firm; fair to good light
S 75a5 80; fair 70 good heavy $ Sac 10.
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THE CRoPs.-From all quarters come
cheering news Of an abundant harvest Of
wheat and excellent prospect for the corr
crop. The wheat is now ripe for the reap
er, and there is little complaint OF any in
Jury TO thai. cereal either from rust OF
The Ay. The corn crop is alao said to be
negotiating in q manner Indifferent to The
cut worm, the grub nd'similar enemies
Fruit is also reported rs in excellent con
dition-the peaches being leas in quantity
but Of excellent quality. Altogether the
Centennial year promises TO be appro
priately fruitful Of natures bounties as
we'll as Of patriotic impulses.
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EoE SALE
To CAPITALISTS
Or Parties Of Small Means DESTROYS Of
Engaging 10 Grape Growing,
Coal miningef Market
GARDENING.

On account Of advanced ne am de1irouS ol
changing my residence and therefore oder for aale
NY iSnn dt1aied opposite the city Of wheeling 90
thssFiVer tank, midway between Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry, and Immediately dIotnlns tho VII
Iase Of RtnaTille, Ths TEOfsTty consists Of 90
acres Of hill and table land and IS Of river tottom.
IN the hill there are two seams u coal, bH and VI
iert thick, thFpS depoaIlh d Limestone, an i65t
vein Ot close texture and or free Sthne, an IS tOot
vein Of mail, which altogether make Soh and al
underlying ted Of dtpohu Of rieh and valuable
character.
On the surface, the largH portion Of which liza
gently G0ping % the cast, and all under direct ex-
p1sufe 10 The sun, = vineyard Of IS AtTss, mostly
CataWta gnpas, all n hne tearing condition, about
beTen yean old, which has pruVen itbei able 10 ny
4 handsome TeF cent 10 the cultlVAt0F.
The property h being approached above and ba-
low By an advancing tide o. PeraOns seeking small
h0meStH1dA, and i now really the only unOoclpleSl
Territory betEeen Bridgeport and Martins Fsuy.
Its valuable n an investment for capital SeekIpG
ME purchase and valuable 70 those who want mar.
ksI gardening ground Close 70 The dty. II 'front.'
BEAUTIFULLY upon the river and commlndl 4 view d
the eity, The Island and the whole Soenery Of ihs
valley.
ne terms Of nile will h one-thlnl cash, balance
In two annual payments, per cent interest on DE-
isned payments For further Particular lnguirI
RICHARD CRAWFORD
On the Preniaes, OF by mall at Bridgsport Ohio
ans
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BEIIAnI LocAIs.-Saturday Marshal
Drugan arrested Ed. Robinson and Char
lie BGltell on some slight ehrrge, and
theY had s hearing before Mayor Strahl.
Bal1ell vas fined, but The charge against
Robinson vas not sustained. About sew
en- O'Clock in the evening Robinson was
sitting on Union street cdtieising the
action Of the. officer, when the latter
came along and interfered. After some
words Robinson struck Drugan, knocking
him into the gutter. The officer rose and
drew his mae, but was again knocked
down. Just then two other officers
grasped Robinson aud started with him
10 tie Lookup. When they had gone
few feet Drugan slipped up behind them
and struck Robinson in the back OF the
head with his billy, cutting an awful gash
clear across his head. Robinson il man
Of such iron frame As 10 Be almost i'm.
pregnable, or the stroke would have tslled
Some minutes afterward, crowd hav.
ing gathered at the door OF the police
court, q young man named Shipley, a
man of most excellent character, was
quietly discussing with several Of the
crowd which waS most in the wrong in
the late difficulty, Of which he. had been
an eye-witness, Drugan heard him, and
ordered him TO leave, which he started TO
DO. This was not what was desired,
however, and The Marshal, assisted BY
Officer RoWles, dragged Mr.. Shipley into
the lookup In the toughest manner, al.
though he made NO resistance. So long
a they do not greatly exceed their
authority, officers Of the law have our
unquali6ed and hearty support, but un-
der circumstances like these, ii becomes
the merest duty Of every citizen whV has
NO end to gain by trucking to those who
degrade authority into license 70 loudly
and persistently demand their removal or
reform, and We, for one, shall not allow
The duty 70 remain undone.
There will be final meeting OF citizens
TO consider the celebration Of the Fourth
Of July at City Hall this evening. A
large and enthusiastic meeting Is looked
for, and will no doubt be had
A terrific storm passed over here Fri.
day evening. Awnings, trees, chimneys
aud roofs were blown down, and windows
we're blow in or broken.
Postmistress Birdsongs salary has
been reduced $1,000, about thirty-three
per cent
The ratification meeting Friday even.
ing was large and enthusiastic. A Hayes
club is being orgapiEed.
The employees Of the rolling mill pres
ented their superintendent Mr.. A. L.
wetherald, gold watch worth $50 Sat-
urday evening. Carts. Bippis made the
address which was 6ttingly replied to by
Mr.. Wetherald.
The window glass works Ere was put
out Saturday, 10 remsin so 'untilSeptem-
Der LIST.
The concert at the N. E. Church on
Saturday evening by the Merriam Sis
tiers was not 4 success. About dozen
we're present. No performances was
given.
In addition to other features on the
Fourlh, fifty young men mounted and
dressed in. the uniform worn by the
British troops in rs will occupy = place
in the procession.
Yesterday was communion at the Pres
byterian Church.
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Clliearn.

CHICAGO, jane 24-.Flout-Qniet and
unchanged. wheat-Fairly active and q
shade higher; No. Chicago spring 81 05
spot; 81 O55S July; 81 0511 August; reject
ed zoe. Corn-Steady with fair demand;
No. 2, 1916 spot; 46a461s &c July; 46hc An:
gust. Oats Firmer; NJ. 9, SQa30h spot and
July; 2si9s1sc August. Steady. Bar.
ley-Steady. Malt-Quiet but steady.
Pork-Quiet but steady at $40 90 spot;
SIS Goals 95 July; $40 l9k August. Lard
Quiet but steady at 81 lax spot; 81 Is
August, Bulk Meats-Market easier at OK
a95sasNa1Oc. Whisky-Qniet but firm.
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Tia MaIlis Ragon departed for Par
kersburg at 1880 A. ". Saturday.
The John L. Rhoads, en- route for 81.
Louis, passed down on Saturday alter
nG H. Hudson left for Cincinnati a. P.
n T Sssa saIi valley passed up Saturday
r;1bt en- route for Pittsburgh.
Tbe Barnard left for St. Louis on Sat-
urdsy night with tow Of nails.
The Courier Il lying at the lower end
NJ he wharf Parties desiring TO MAKE
= pleasant excursion By water should
''f The Sci Science will be he Petersburg
P1Tff Tie A iGlds i. due IRON Cincinnati to.
a' &.H. Hall and james Hamilton are
'nS Tb 4 Hobs HOSbs Vii leave St Louis to-day
with three barges Of iron ore for Wheel
nj II. Barnard took on 1900 kegs d
nails at the Belmont Riverside and Ia
Belle mills.
plotting the Rhoads.
The Smoky. City passed up at ) P. n
with tow OF empty barges. =,
Hard and dull as the times are, Will
fright rates down a. low rs they were
before the war, there l. no question p1I
steambost stock l. looking up. An o!t
steamboatnan, Who has been engaged Il
o,her business for some years past, n,
marked the other day that he would Just
a soon nut some money in nav boat
built To suit the times, with good men, Z
ply between here and Cincinnati or -, =
Louis, Is anything else be knew OIL w
should mot be surprised 70 hear Oh mum
ber Of new boats having been contracted
fo1hereabouts within the nexttew months
Nearly all the boats coming TO this Por
have made more or less money during
he past season; it should be borne II
mind that while rates are low, the cost O
running . boat has also been largely rs
duced.SRtSbmgh .GGsetC.
TBy TelesrsPh.l
MENpHls, June 25.-Riyer fell 6 inch
Is. Weather clear; mercury IS deg
Departed-Geneviv Vicksburg Maude
St. Louis.
ClsCrsSAu, 25.-Riyer 10 ieet an
falling. Weather partly cloudy any
CAIRO, June e5.-Arriyed-Cons. Mil
lar, Cincinnati; Capital City, Vieks6urg
Mary Miller, Pittsburgh; City of Alton
New Orleans; Arkansas Belle, Evansville
City Of Vicksburg, St. Louis. Departet
Future City, 81. Louis; Morton, 81
Louis: Cons. MiIlar, Memphis; Capita
City, St. Louis; Mary Miller, St, Louis
Alton, St. Louis; Arkansas Belle, Evans
Vile. River so feet 2 inches and rising
Weather cloudy. Mercury So.
EVANSVILLE, June 25.-Rainy and hos
Mercury IS to So. River z feet and fall
Ing. Up-Liberty No. 4, ldleWild
Down-Bowling Green No business.
VICKsBuRG, June 25.-Passed up-At
lantic, Fannie Tatum, Golden Rule.
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BE- CAREPuL-A day or two ago Mr.,
Crittenden, Of New York, called the at
tention OF the House Of Representatives
10 the fact that il anything could be done
10 prevent the inordinate use OF pyro.
technics and gunpQwder by boys on the
coming Fourth OF July, it should be done,
Within a few years not less than $780,.
900 OF property have been destroyed
through the celebrating Of the glorious
Fourth in this way, and as next .Independ.
ence Day Ii a Centennial feature, more
fireworks will be used than is even custo-
mary. Boys will celebrate, but their par.
ents should restrict their expenses for
pyrotechny, and there should be the great.
est discretion shown IN the. lise Of fire.
arms Unusual facilities for extinguish-
ing fires should be at hand, for there is
every danger that more property may be
destroyed this Fourth, than has disappear.
ed on any OF It's predecessors.
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PmgBPoSrs-Rey. D. Williams of
heiated at the Third Presbytertan onufeh
ne Church Of the ImnGeqlats ConeeE,,
tiou, which has been recently rebuilt, WI
| be dedicated early in August.
Attbe EnEliah Lrthernn Church yes'
to-day Rev. BaInit1 diicoursed upon the
folio1ing subiects: Morning. Satan
Disappointed eTening-~headlng uods
Promise
~ Centennial sermon vas delivered st
d. Cbaplipe Street u. E. Church yester.
ldsv morning BY Ret. SnodTass, pastor
Snbject-aOur Nation in the Two Centn-
r;es: The Courses Of It's Growth in the
One. and the Dangers which Threaten the
The Ladies' Temperance Union held a
gospel meeting at La Belle Hall yesterday
siternoon at 4 o'clock. An address Eai
delivered by Rev. o. P. Miller, Of the Dis
Rev. O. P. Miller, at the Disciples
Church yesterday, preached upon SRe'
demption' in the morning, and "Redemp'
ton, How Obtained, in the eIening.
Rey.'J. 7. Grimes, d. D., Of Alltanee, o.
occupied the pulpit Of the. First Presby,
terian Ehach yesterday morning and
evening. =.
A children's Centennial meeting wa
held in The audience room Of the Chap
line street N. E. Church yesterday Al
ternoon. Rev. ]. Lancaster, the Super
Lintendent, presided, and addresses wert
delivered BY Judge Cochran and Hon. Z
Rev. snodgrass, Of the Chapline Street
| n. E. Church, last evening delivered
sermon upon '.The Indelible Record"
The cornerstone Of the First Meth
odist Church, Of Cherry Tree. Pa, wa
laid With appropriate ceremonies on Sat
urday. Rev. J. H. Hill assisted the pas
tor, Rev. S. F. Crowther, in the services
The church il to be tWo-storied gothic
With corner tower. The extremes measure
62x59. 1t will be finished in good, sub
s,antil manner, is beautifully located
and will BE- fne accession 70 the town
Communion services were held in tn
Presbyterian Church at West Alexander
\ Yesterday. The pastor was assisted .!
Rev. Reed, OF Independence.
No services are held in the Unitet
Presbyterian Chprch on Sunday even
ings during the warm weather. SUNDAY
evening services will be resumed Sept !
The blackboard lesson Of the English
Lutheran Sabbath, School yesterday wa
Goods Covenant with David"
Rev. Wilding, at the North Street n
+. Church yesterday morning, delivered
, Centennial sermon, entitled ~The Ma
ton, its Safety and Danger" In the even
! ing Rev. Wilding preached upon =
Common and Popular Sin-Coyesous
ness"
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HELMBoLDs BucHu is still in the re,
NTH Of its popularity. Notwithstanding
the absence Of DR.. Helmbold,. the cole.
brated medicine Is still manufactured al
be laboratory at Philadelphia, and Il
tsoldby all respectable druggists. Il Is
warranted for all diseases fthe kidney
and urinary organs. Beware Of counter
teits. Genuine has proprietors private
stamp. John F. Henry, New York, Sole
Agent. dAw
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TIE GERMAN SOcIETIEs.-All the Ger.
ulan Singing Societies met yesterday
afternoon At MRnnerchor Hall for re
hearsal. On Thursday evening next there
will be another meeting at Beethoven
Hall, at which time the the new piano re.
Gently purchased by the society will be
tested. William CSKreiter was chosen
to conduct the chorus, which will consist
Of about one hundred and fifty voices.
The committee on procession was also
in session yesterday afternoon, and their
action will be submitted to the concert
committee thiaeyening.
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SAJggnAg.tvo citizens engaged in con.
vefsstipn abont The coming Fourth Of
July. One Of Them became very patriotic
and enthusiastic in speaking on the sub
ject. He referred to the day as the glori'
Gus Centennial Fourth, the hundredth
anniversary oithe birthdaytpages in oul
national history, etc, etc. Said itshonld
be celebrated here in grand style. Wa
opposed to any ordinary celebration
wanted one that would reflect credit OF
rs and manifest our liberality for suci
patriot oceasionsSone that Hestopped
suddenly, and quickly remarking, "Here
comes one Of those darned COLLECTORS
bolted intp store, and remained there
until the Fourth o. July collector pass
ed by.