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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
THE SUEZ CANAL.

1t is estimated that the coast at the
mouth Of the Suez Canal. at Port Said,
is advancing outward at the rapid rate
OF about fifty yards per annum, and
ing will be greater year by year. Not
less than 937, 900 cubic yards of deposit
had to be removed in 1875, while the
dredging of 161 900 cubic yards suficed
sin 1871. The British government has
ordered new survey Of the coast be-
tween Port Said and the Damietta
snouth of the Nile, in order to ascertain
the actual condition and the rate of in
Grease Of the sand banks, and to see if
any plan besides dredging can be adopt
ed to check the growth Of the obstruc-
tons.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL,
Eagle Hall, PrytanIa street, cor. UraHas
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO BAKERS.

MAYoRALTy OF NEW ORLEAxs,e
City Hall. September s, 1877,
The average price of fresh flour being this dag
seven dollars and fifty cents; in accerdsxesa
with said valuation the price of bread for tn
week commencing on MONDAY. September u
1877, will be:
Sixty ounces for twenty cents.
Thirty ounces for ten cents.
Fifteen ounces for five cents.
Bakers of bread are required to use onlT tasn
best flour Of the above value per barrel. and skss
use of damaged or inferior -four In bread offerav
for sale In this city is prohibited. Consumes
of bread are requested to report to the neara@t-
police station any violation of the above orsE-
nance. either in variation of weight or ouaitv 90
material.
see ED. PILsBURT. Mayu.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
BOARDING.

SELECT PRIVATE BOARDING-COMFO
~ ably furnished front rooms can be obtained
with or without board. by the day. week or
month. by applying at the elegant private resi-
dence No. 146 Carondelet street. Parties in
search of homo comforts will find this a rare
opportunity. A fine bathroom also attached to
the house. References exchanged. ie2a tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
SIDNEY d. SWIFT,
Veterinary Surgeon,

PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL SURGERY AND
TEACHER OF THEORY AND PRACTICE
IN THE ST. LOUIS VETERINARY COL
LEGE.)
Having located In this city. begs to intimate
that he may be consulted daily in regard to the
DISEASES of Horses and other domestic ami
mails by addressing him at No IS Camp street.
or Leonard & MaxwelPs stable. sell If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
WHAT TIE POPE WILL DO WITH HIS
MONEY,
IN. Y. Sunday Democrat. !

The total of the gifts to the Holy
Father is 1915, 1881 francs. His Holt
ness will pay 100000 of it into the
funds OF the Holy See, 100000 to the
present and former servants and SOL
diers who have remained faithful to the
Pope, and their families; 1900, 900 to re-
storing monumental churches and in
executing works of recognized utility,
serving at the same time to ENCOURAGES
art and industry; the balance of 4 49,
3S1 francs will be distributed in subsidies
TO charitable institutions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

One Of the losses by the recent New York
fire was steam engine No. 81, which had to be
abandoned on the street on account of the in
tense heat; cause lack of water; loss, $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

About $125.000 is, SO far. the modest amount
of legal pickings from the Continental Life
carcase. The Boston Journal comments
thereon In this manner: eff this Is a sample
os the methods pursued by officials and law
yers 1t may well be questioned If these gen.
tlemen are giving evidence of greater de-
gree of honesty and honor than the officers of
the company, who have defrauded the policy
holders of their money!
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
EDUCATION.
CT. SIMEON'S SELECT SCHOOL
l3a ANNUNCIATION STREET.

Between Thalia and Melpomene streets,
This institution conducted by the Sisters NJ
Charity reopened on September /, 1877.
tiouslly bound to respond to the confidence TO-
posed in them by parents and guardians by
giving to their pupils Christian and virtuoRs
education; strictly attending to their intelecti,as
improvement. and cultivating that refinement
OF manners which will fit them for society.
The course OF instruction (based upon that
pursued at st. Joseph's, Emmetsburg) en-
braces Orthography, Heading, Grammar, Rhetr-
orie, Composition, Plain and Ornamental Writ
ing, Practical and Rational Arithmetic, Book
keeping, Principles Of Algebra and Geometry,
Ancient and Modern Geography with the usg
Of Maps and Globesl Astronomy, Sacred ana
Profane History. Biography and Mythology.
Natural, intellectual and Moral Philosophy,
Logic. Botany and Chemistry, French, Music.
TERMS PER MONTH, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
English Glasses, from ..-.-..... 81 to SO
French Glasses. ...-....-......-....
Entrance but once.
Music. Drawing. etc. form extra charges.
GENERAL OBsERvATIoNs-1. A month coIa-s
menced will be considered month completed
no deduction being made for absence. 2. Books
and stationery furnished by the institution az.
current prices. 3. Visitors are earnestly re-
quested to call only on Saturdays. between Tire
hours Of 10 and s o'clock to prevent the intaa--
ruption OF scholastic exercises.
Also
''sT. VINCENT'S SCHOOL" In conneetian
with the above, re-opened ON the same day.
SET I'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

Suit has been brought to stop further trans
action of business by the State Fire Insur-
ance Company of Laporte, Ind, upon in
formation fled showing large deficiency in
the assets of the concern.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
TO MATAMOROs SHIPPERS.

Parties against whom suits have been brought
in the United States District Court for non com
pliance with the conditions of MATAMOROS
EXPORT BONDS executed by them in the en-
Of tho Port, can place the matter in charge OF
the undets signed. who will attend to their inter-
ests properly.
f. BONZANO, Custom House Broker.
No Q Clinton street,
Near the centre entrance to the CUSTOM House.
on Customhouse street. sell I'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

The outstanding risks Of the Boatman's
Fire Insurance Company OF st. Louis have all
been reinsured In the American Central Of the
same eity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

Henry w. Baldwin, of New Jersey Mutual
Life notoriety, Is out In an open letter to State
Commissioner Kelsey, denying in detail the
charges made by the latter against him in
connection with the management of that de-
funct institution, and charging Kelsey with
having brought about the ruin of the COM
panY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

What with the rickety character of the
building, its combustible contents, the
scarcity Of water and the abundant surround
West Side fire was a pretty large one. The
wonder is that its sweep was not much
more extended and serious By common
consent Hale's piano factory was little other
than an eight-story shell, Of the Undertook,
tumble-down order, which only needed to be
touched off to collapse into an ash-heap.--IN.
Y. Mail.
And yet three hundred human beings were
employed and at work in this shell when the
fire broke out! What punishment could be too
severe for man who to save the outlay ne
cessary to the erection of proper building.
will thus endanger the lives of his operators?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

"ANTED-TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
w solicitors to sell coal for the st. Bernard
Coal Company. office % Carondeet street. Will
pay five per cent on all cash orders for either
st. Bernard or Pittsburg coal sold at follow
ing rates. Same discount allowed all pur-
chasers for cash:
St. Bernard Goal. =. SIC per barrel.
P1ttsburg Coal. .......-.... soc per barrel.
au12 I'm W. s. CAMPBELL, Agent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

EYOR sALE-TWO lots, FORMING THU
y north corner Of Common and Robertson
streets measuring fifty eight feet front on Com.
stables, blacksmith or small stores Apply at
No. II Claiborne, between Canal and Gasquet
streets. H BEEBE
auaO wv Gods
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

WANTED-AN ENGINEER TO TAKE
W charge of a steam engine on a cotton plan
tation In Morehouse parish. La until January
|, 1878. State wages required and full particu-
lars as to qualifications, habits, family. etc.
Address w. W. FARMER. Monroe La SEQ st
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

NyANTED-THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES
city, to learn good trade, earn small salary,
board and lodging. He must have about 800 to
loan on Interest. Address, with full name and
where can be seen M O. ~ this office ser
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
INSURANCE NEWS.

Business still quiet, with little of note Offer
ang locally.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, A sITUA-
w ton in a business house; knows English.
Best Of city references. Address L. r. J.. ais
Charities street. se5 1w
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
TO RENT.

W1ANTED-To RENT. WITH BOARD, TWO
w large, airy and comfortably furnished front
rooms, In second story, gallery all round. con-
venient to two lines of cars table always sup
piled with the finest that the market affords.
No one need apply unless well recommended.
Add ross x. x. H. Democrat office iy7 If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

MIR. Sheppard Romans, one Of the defend
ants In the suit brought by Henry r. Pierson,
receiver of the Guardian Mutual Life, has
made answer, In which he denies fully and
emphatically every charge of official connec-
hon with the Universal Life, in any shape or
form, during the past ten years; or that he
has "for any transaction therein alleged, re-
ceived or agreed to receive any compensa-
lion, salary, commission, alleged 'spoils,'
gains profits or any money, directly or in
directly, from said Universal Company, or
from any of its officers, or from any one in it's
behalf"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E1OR SALE-A LARGE SUGAR PLANTA-
Il ton in the parish Of Pointe Coupee, Louis
on the Mississippi River extending in depth to
False River. and having an area Of about twelve
hundred arpents.
With dwelling house. stables, barns, cabins
for laborers. and with brick steam sugar-house
also the mules and farming utensils and seed
cane. Apply to ARTHUR DENIS.
au14 I'm 1O4 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

M RS. BLOCKING. 142 CAMP STREET, HAS
4SA on hand the best kind of help for city and
country; has on hand one good German girl as
housekeeper. au17 If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E,OR sALE-A TRACT OF LAND IN THE
Il parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana meas
uring about twenty three arpents front on False
dred acres sugar lands. with brick steam sugar
house and cabins for laborers Will be sold
either in block or in small farms, at the option
of purchaser.
Apply to ARTHUR DENIS,
au14 Inn 104 Canal street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E,oUND-ON THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY
n of August a fine Setter SLUT, on St Charles
street. between Seventh and Eighth. Colored
gray and brown. The, owner can regain the
same by paying for this advertisement and
proving property. Call at the corner of Rous-
Seau and jackson streets. ser
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
pIDWELLs
ACADEMY or MUSIC.

A. ROIG, Business Managwr
Having been thoroughly rehtted and redeeor~
ated during the summer recess will open Has
season Of 1877 and '7s
sunday Evening, september o,
With the Emperor Of prestidgitateur. LEE
COMMANDEUR CAZENEUVE, his first APP
pearance in New Or cans. VIII present 9.
series Of entertainments, including his
most celebrated Tricks with Cards Famous
Ss;leight-of- Hand Feats. Wonderful Cabinet
Tricks; and the great mystery Of the daT.
the DOUBLE INDIAN MAIL. in whiGh
Nine. CAZENEUVE will appear
PERFORMANCE every night. Wednesday and Sat
urday Matinee. Grand Balcony ConceEk
every evening by the famous Academy Band
Box Office open Saturday. September 8. for
reserved seats. SEES
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

The Missouri insurance report for 1876
shows 1872 companies doing fire and marine
business in that State, against 1913 companies
reported last year. OF those now working
twenty-six are Missouri companies, 143 are of
other States, and thirteen are foreign institu-
lions. Three Missouri companies have closed
business: the Commercial, through failure
caused by rotten management; and the United
States. and the Mechanics and Lumbermans,
by reinsurance In sound corporations. The
two latter companies will meet their policy
obligations in full and return goodly part of
their capital to their stockholders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
PHILIP HIRSCH,
. q q Il E IL .

80, 50. 81, Sc. So and 60 North Peter street.
Manufactory--Corner st. Louis and Miro streets
New Orleans,
Has for sale choice green Hogshead and Bar
rel Poles also. new Sugar 'Hogsheads, Molasses
Barrels. Half Barrels and Kegs. all sizes.
Prices moderate. Satisfaction guaranteed.
SCI am d&W
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. y
WAGONS.

l. superior two-horse WAGONS at $50 cash.
MCNEELY Il MILBURN.
se6 sc SuTukF I'm "a Carondelet street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E1OR SALE-ONE so-SAW, RIGHT HAND
=. Pratt Gin, cheap Apply at 26 Union street.
First District 900 15t
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E1OR SALE OR RENT-THE TWO-sTORY
II frame slated Dwelling House and appurte-
nances at the corner of st. Charles and Dufossat
streets, with large grounds, comprising the up
per half OF square bounded by st. Charles. Du-
fossat, Bacchus and Soniat Streets
Apply to ARTHUR DENIS,
au14 Inn 1O4 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
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PERSONAL.

L not be responsible for any debts contracted
by my wife, Amelia B. Burke, from and after
this date. se1O3 t*
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
FOR SALE.

EOR sALE-AN UPRIGHT PIANO, NEARLY
L new; win be sold cheap. Apply at 224 Eighth
street. se7tf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

81 E0 FOR PIANO TUNING--BEsT WORK.
,pI.cO 63o Magazine. D. LEIGH. soiree
Pianist. sea 1mSn#
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
LOST-TOUND.

r ,OST-ON MONDAY, A GOLD WATCH AND
IL chain, going from Baronne street up Canal
street. and from there In Il Prytania street car
A liberal reward is offered on delivery of the
same at the Loan Office, No. II Baronne street.
s1ai1 I
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

WANTED-BY AN ACTIVE AND EXPE-
W rienced young man. farm with stock
charge of it for O stated salary. Best of refer
ence furnished Address FARMER, Democrat
Office se0 If .
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

"ANTED-A FIRST-CLASS CUTTER AND
wv filter. Apply at 14a BienvilIe street. seq
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
LUMBER CABI.

LUMBER! CABINS! LUMBER
The undersigned are still Offering their stock
in trade at lowest rates. The prices of their
celebrated
CARRIE PLANTATION CABINS
have been so reduced as to be within reach of
all. Send for price lists.
w. w. CARRIE & CO.,
$50 Deord street.
sci tt New Basin. New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

+. A.. BECK,
CooPIE7AAGE,
ONCE ana salesroOm, No. "a Peters st.,
Mandatory. Carondeet Walk. between Roman
and Prieur streets. New Orleans.
Has constantly on hand Sugar Hogsheads
Molasses Barrels. Half Barrels, Kegs and Flour
Barrels, new and secondhand. i.
Orders for Hoop-poles filled Mt the lowest
market rates. Particular attention paid to
trimming. se5 3md&w
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

ROQMs, EN- SUITE Oh SINGLE IN THE
IL elegant private residence No. IA Danphine
street, second DOR from Canal. SEQ avs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

ETsO RENT--A TWo-sTORY HOUSE,
L rooms and cellar for S25 month; Broad
street, No. 16, between Canal and Customhousa;
pleasant neighborhood au14
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

EsOR RENT-THE COTTAGE, NO. 14s ELY
~ sian Fields street. containing eight rooms,
tern together with several large lots and stable.
The above is suitable for a large dairy, dray-
men or Q gardener. Rent cheap to good
je28 If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

DOR RENT-TRHEE COTTAGES ON VAL
Il ence street corner of Coliseum, on three
years iease at $12 per month. Each has sepa-
rate yards. and in No. order. Apply at No. 81
Camp street tup stairsl. se4 &c
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT = THE FINE AND WELL
l. located residence No. 212 Carondelet street,
with fine. large double parlors. hall, and all
he modern improvements. To good tenant
will be rented reasonable. For terms apply to
=. CONEhY q SON, corner of Canal and Delta
streets. cor n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-11

E1OR RENT-THE FARM AND BUILDINGS
~ OF the Agricultural and Mechanical College,
situated in the parish of st. Bernard near the
Chalmette Monument. Parties wishing to rent
will address Lock Box 375, stating offer In full
Approved security will be required. Appliea-
tions will be received until September 10.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27
Barton Items,

On Friday. Oct, 10, the Working
mems party he'd their regular meet
ing in Odd Fellows hall, whsra sew
raj addresses were made by citizens
of Barton aud b. parties from abroad
Music vss rendered by the Barton
cornet band.
At the NJ. E. Church, Barton, re-
vival Of two weeks duration has been
the means Of the conversion of about
sixty souls, There ara quite mum
Der seeking tie Lord The services
are carried on by Rev JOHN L. Walsh,
who, since he came here, has done a
great deal Of good,
On Wednesday, Oct. "a, political
nesting was held in Odd Fellows hall
by the Republicans. Speaking by
parties from Cumberland and else
where. Music by Barton cornet band
R. Campbell, druggist, of Barton,
has removed his place Of business from
Front street around to a building near
the postotfice.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27
Piecesor Parcels oil and

Lying and being in the Town of Frostburg,
Allegany county, Md.
Beginning at the beginning of lot num-
her thirteen, it being the end of the first
line of lot number twelve in Frost's fourth
addition to the town Of Frostburg, and
running thence north forty nine degrees
east one hundred and four and one-third
feet to the end OF the third line af the lot
of hand heretofore conveyed by the said
Geo. II. Eisteller and Others to Charles G.
Heintz, and running with the third and
second lines of said lot reversed south
fortynine degrees, east one hundred and
nineteen feet, north forty-six degrees east
one hundred and tifty-one feet to fence
post; then south sixty degrees, east sixty
two feet to the end of the first line of part
of lots numbers fifteen and sixteen, sold
by Meshack Frost to James Halfin, and
with the second line thereof south thirty
degrees, west one hundred and fifty-nine
feet to McCulloh's line; then south eighty
two degrees, west one hundred and sixty
feet to the end of the first line Of lot num-
Der twelve and with it reversed by straight
line to the beginning; improved by com
Portable
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27
Business Locals.

THE Flexible vi eiai AiR.ed Gu
sMa,er a'HnEpS sold by Ii, II +. G
BEALL received ut the international Elk
hibtion" the Highest Award Diploma and
Medal.
"a. AZ z. G. Hseals make a specially
of HN;i,itr' Hardware.
II y0u have ClpfEsea that are
looking shabby and unfit to wear, send
them to E':si~ees'h Steam Dyeing and
Securing Establishment at No. 12 North
Liberty street. Cumberland, aud have them
made "alnaist like new"
Buy your Flexible Metal g.iMesl
Gncussa Der a'0s"sS at II. & T. c.
BEALL's Hardware Store
kssicsstsis Papa. are receiving lines
of all classes of beautiful ssseAs. from In
f nts to Ladies'. in all sizes Price. will be
marked in strict conformity with the times
Call and examine.
'Esiyarstde" Nails are now sold
at $500 per key by II, & F. c. BEALL.
$500 TO, nice Spring and Summer
Suit at B. STERN's Clothing Store.
In the No. 60-twelve stop Chnrch Or
! gan, Mr.. DAM :. Beatty, i.ru talented
| manuiactu er of musical instruments, has
reached the acme of perfection it excells
in ornate eauty of construction aud its
richness, power, volume, and sweetness OF
tone must be heard to be properly appre-
ciated. See his advertisements. All
churches who contemplate purchasing
should at once address Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, Warren County, N. j., U
| S. A.
At Paissey's Dye 7"orks, No
12 N. Liberty St, Cumberland, all kinds OF
Dyeiug and securing are done upon
the mos approved principles. Cleaning
anu EsN eittS SisR avis IL specially. With
pow rtul presses for finishing, Paisley
guarantees his work to look equal 10 new
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27
Homecoming Items.

There was pigeon shooting match on
Detmold farm last Saturday. Messrs.
James Glen and William Weedv rep.
resented one side and Msssrs. James
Love, jr., and George Blunt, the other.
Each shooter was allowed FIVE birds.
The latter gentlemen were the win
ners.
The Republicans held large and
enthusiastic meeting at Hanekamp $
Mill on Monday evening. Speeches
were made by Hon. Henry Hoffman,
William Brace +. T, Powell, and 9TH
er prominent gentlemen.
Mr.. Thomas Duncan, father in law
of Rev. Mr.. Cornelius, who spent the
summer here, left ION Wednesday for
Washington, D. c., his home.
A number of miners left here on
Tuesday for the West in search of
work.
Mr.. David Mcfarland received a
severe wound on Saturday night,
caused by knife in the hands Of a
drunken man.
The Concert and Supper given by
the ladies of the NJ. L. Church, was
largely attended.
Rev. Mr.. McGiffert, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, has been i'll and
confined to his bed for more than a
week.
A lady delivered a lecture in the
Primitive Methodist church on the
Island Thursday evening.
The Workingmen's Party held a
large meeting on Wednesday evening.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27

CHARITABLE ENTERPRIsE.-At a
meeting ofthe Arion Germany Socie-
ty on Tuesday evening last, on
motion of Mr.. Geo. H. Wittig, it was
resolved to give Grand Ball for the
benefit of the three widows--Mrs.
Jacob Hartman, Mrs. D Z. Lewis and
Mrs. II. E. Anwyl. The following
gentlemen were appointed a COM
mite of arrangements: Messrs. Geo.
H. Wittig, Geo. Horchler, Henry
Wineberg, Reuben Rogers and A.
HOLE, jr. The active cooperation of
all charitably disposed persons is res
pectfuly requested. This committee
will spare no trouble or expense to
make this the most enjoyable affair Of
the season.