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Year: 1866

ES"The following are thel Resolutions
adopted at the great Mass Meeting of the
great Radical party, held in Hagerstown,
on Saturday last. They were reported by
Mr.. Neglcy, editor of the HYcF'd, and were
advocated and enforced by speeches from
at least two unqualified supporters in Con-
gress of Negro suffrage: Wepublish them
that the reader may know the platform on
which they profess to stand. 1t was GER
tainly consistent in Gov. Thomas to advo-
cate Resolutions opposing suffrage to ne
grocs, while in Congress he votes for every
proposition looking to that end. His fol-
lowers are of course as consistent and rela-
bic as himself, Read them and lay them
by for future reference:-


ResolceR That tho Union men OF Washington
County, return their sincere thanks TO our SOL
dicrs and sailors for their heroic and successful
efforts in helping TO suppress the rebellion of the
seeded States, and that Congress should deal
justly by them in the equalization of bountics.


1ttSOttt"j liNt We llIiHIg bVllcNc, sulclS
and perpetuitv of republican government both
State and National depend upon the retention in
power of loyal men, and therefore that we adhere
to the doctrine, that none but loyal men, should
govern State, even if "their number should DO
less than five thousand


ResOlrcd, That we firmly adhere to the registry
l,w of Maryland and will oppose any effort TO
repeal or modify the same.


Resolved, That we fully endorse the course
pursued by the four loyal members of the State
Executive Commtte and acknowledge the neces-
slty of an immediate and firm organization of the
unconditional Union men of Maryland, and that
we will support no man for any position of doubt
full loyalty.


Resolred, That we are alike opposed to grant
ing suffrage to negroes i'll Maryland and the rep
rcsentation Of non-voting negroes hy rebels, and
that therefore, we fully and completely endorse
the Congressional amendment to the constitution
basing representation on the voting population
and all laws for ever prohibiting the leading
rebels from holding any office of confidence Or
trust.
Year: 1866

ES"It will be seen by notice given in
another column that the friends and sup
portcrs of President johnson design hold
ing Mass Meeting, in Hagerstown, on
Wednesday, the 9th day of June next,
when the necessary steps will be to tho
roughly organize the party. 1t is to be
hoped that no efforts will be spared to make
the meeting demonstration long to be re-
membered by friend and foe. Tie state of
affairs politically gives us hope ola bright
future if We will only not let the golden op-
pertunity be lost by apathy and indiflo-
renee.


Let proper parties take in hand the Or
ganization of the several districts of the
county, as is suggested in the notice.
Let them see that it is done speedily and
thoroughly, and if it is so done, the demon
stration ON the 9th, of June will be tel
ling one beyond doubt. In other counties
of the State the friends of the President
are marshalling their forces and old Wash
ington must not be a laggard in the cause
Year: 1866

IN" a red-mouthcd radical from Pennsylvania
was recently removed from Office in Washingtes,
and conservative appointed to succeed him. A
great splutter was created in the radical wigwam
in consequence. Considerable uncasiness was cx-
pcrienccd by those who were in political sympa-
thy with the elected for fear their fate would be
like unto his. 1t is believed that this is but the
beginning cf the end, and that it is the purpose
of the Administration to have the right men in
the right place.
Year: 1866

The sanitary committee ef the New York
board Of health has determined TO assign TO the
care of the homeopathic physicians of that city
a portion of some OF the cholera hospitals du-
ring the approaching summer.
Year: 1866

ES'We wish ALL to reRember that sub
scriptions TO this paper must invariably be
paid in advancc-that ne paper is sent from
the office until paid for. From these terms
we shall not deviate for high or low, rich
or poor, friend or foe, kitl or kin.
Year: 1866

We call particular attention to our stock as the best, that has ever been offered to this market. As we purchased our goods for cash. we can afford to sell cheap, and are determined to do so. Giveu a call and satisfy yourself, that our stock is as We represent it, and that we vii do az VIC say. apr7-
Year: 1866

Cor ScARED.-A countryman came into
the city on Wednesday to sell his batch OF
cucumbers and see the Fourth of July. He
valued the produce at four dollars. AT
noon he had not disposed Of them, and
when the national salute commenced firing,
he got frightened, thought the war had
commenced again, sold his cucumbers for
twenty-five cents, and made tracks for
home as fast as his mule could locomote.
He could not stand the noise of the oig
guns, and possibly thought the conscriPt
officer would be around again soon.-d'-
lantd Neu Era.
Year: 1866

WOULD NOT RECEIVE HIM.-Sergeant
Conway and two other United States SOL
diers brought to the penitcntiary of Viz
ginia another soldier, from Fort Monroe,
who had been convicted Of unsoldier like
conduct, and sentenced to confinement in
the penitcntiary for the term Of six months.
The superintendent declined receiving the
prisoner because the laws of the State did
not authorize the reception of United
States prisoners in that institution for n
term less than three years; and We pre-
sumo he might have added that the laws OF
Virginia did not authorize the confinement
of any prisoner in the penitentiary, State
or Federal, for a less term than one year,
and then only for larceny or felony, or some
other high criminal offence.
Year: 1866

DISPATCH FOR THE SPRISGs.-Persons going
TO The Springs or other summer resorts can
have the DAILY DtsPArcH sent them At sixty
cents per month. Orders left At our counting
room will receive attention.
Year: 1866

MURDER WILL OrT-A MYSTERY CLEARED
UP.-Over thirty years ago there was con-
siderable excitement in Cecil county, Nd,
on account of the sudden disappearance of
a widow lady named Patty Polk, who re-
sided about four miles from Elkton. She
was last seen going into thickct near her
house where two men had Just passed. All
search for her was fruitlcss. After rea-
sonablc time had elapsed, letters of admin
istration on her effects were issued, and III
settling up the estate the administrator
was unable to find note drawn by one OF
the men who had been seen to 60 into the
thickct. The note was known TO have been
in her possession Il short time before her
disappcarance. This aroused the suspi-
cions of some of the people, and the two
men were arrested; but nothing could be
proved against them, and they were dis
charged.


A number of years ago one Of the sus-
pectcd parties died, and last week it is re-
ported that the other, being very Ill, sent
for a minister, to whom he made free
confession. According to popular rumor,
the confession was to the effect that he,
with the other party, sent to Mrs. Polk to
meet tDcul III IL CERTAIN Ila'S, "hSi' 'h'
would pay the money on the notes, and
they then failed to meet her. That they
saw her on her way home, and knowing
that she would pass through the thicket,
they went into il and laid in ambush, and
as soon as she appeared one knocked her
on the head with stick of wood, killing
her. That they then placed her body In
the midst of wood pile, where they in
tended to let it remain but it becoming
noxious, they went to the pile with box
to remove the body, and found that the dog
of the deceased had taken his place to
watch over the corpse, and they were COM
PEELED to kill him before they could get
the body and that after succeeding, they
carried it in the box to where the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore rail-
road was being built, and placed it in the
cmbankment.


It is also stated that as soon as the man
had made this disclosure he commenced to
improve, and that he is now in fair way
Of Observation-Disclosures Star.
Year: 1866

POUGHKEEPsIE, June l4.-Three car loads of
Fcnians got into a fight on milk train on the
Hudson River Railroad, last night, between
Catskill station and Germantown. One of the
number was thrown from a car window
while the train was in motion AT Tivoli the
roughs entered hotel, helping themselves
freely and paying for nothing.


At Rhinebeck on OF the party was put Off the
train and injured in terrible manner his en-
trails hanging out. When the train passed
through this station nearly all the roughs were
asleep and quiet prevailed.
Year: 1866

COUNTY OFFIcEs.-The Municipal Court and
Police Station are on the first floor Of the Chest
nut Street School House.


The Registry Of Deels, Probate Office and
County Treasurer's Office are in the second story


The court room ofthe Supreme Judicial Court,
the Clerk of the Courts Office, and the County
Commissioner Office, are in the third story.
Year: 1866

FIFTEEN hundred of the Walker Horse
Pitchfork, sold in Maine this season, and four
hundred in Cumberland County. This is an
excellent article and sells more readily in parts
where the utility of a pitchfork is acknow-
lodged, than where there are none in use
Persons wishing to procure one for present
use cannot be too soon with their orders. !.
Year: 1866

BAsENEss.-Some females IN good circum-
stanceswho were not burned out and who reside
far from the scene of the confagration, have
had the baseness to apply to the Executive
Committee for daily rations, under assumed
names and alleging that they were burned out
and lost every thing. They have received tick
cts and drawn daily rations. Yesterday some
OF these characters were discovered, and they
were informed that if they made their appear
ance again they would be taken to the lookup.
Year: 1866

Go CALL coach, and let a coach be called,
And let the man who calleth be the caller;
And in his calling let him nothing call,


But Coach! Coachi Coach o for a coach!
To take me 10 Henning's One Price Store
Year: 1866

PIE DRIvER-W notice that Geo. +. Thomas,
Ten has procured pile driver, and is having
all that part Of his lot fronting on Mill Creek
,iled This is done in order 10 avoid the chance
Of being washed out, as was the case last spring.
Now that there is pilc-drver in town, we think
uwould be well for the city authorities to have
all that part of Mill Creek Immediately adjoinir
the bridge substantially piled. The present
wooden Juik-hetd is any thing hut secure, and
in the event Of frcslct is almost certain TO give
wnv, exposing large amount of valuable pro-
per,y to destruction. Every properly holder on
Main street i, interested IN this improvement,
and We doubt not r5at appropriation for the
purpose would meet with general approval.
Year: 1866

COME OF you CAN'T, AND WE PITY
d you You have tried every remedy but the ONE
destined BY its intrinsic merit 70 suparsede all sim
liar preparations II Is not surprising you should be
reluctant to try something else amer the many ex
perments you have made Of trashy compounds
folsted on the public hs q certain cure; but
Year: 1866

SNew Siberia and the Isle OF Jackson are.
for the most part only an agglomeration Of
sand, ice and elephants teeth. AT every tem-
pes, tne sea casts ashore fresh heaps OF man.
Drive profitable trade in the fossil Ivory
thrown up by the waves
Year: 1866

LITTLE DALLEs. "A Aourishing little
town is springing up at the lower landing of
the steamer Forty Nine. Already tho town
presents quite business appearance, and
gives promise Of prosperous future. The
principal business house is that of Chas
Montgomery & Co., who have a store stocked
with miners goods and also large warehouse
for the accommodation of those wishing to
store goods Altogether, Little Dalles is
fast assuming the proportions Of town
Year: 1866

NEGRO SUFFRAGE. - The House has
passed a bill extending to negroes in the
Territories the right of suffrage. The bill
will most likely pass the Senate. In view of
this kind of legislation for the Territories,
the people of this Valley will be more united
than ever in favor Of annexation to Oregon.
There, at least, we should have the satisfac.
tion OF being consulted as to whether the bal


lot>box shall be thrown open to Sambo and
John Chmaman. The character of the men
who control the present Congress is illustra>
ted in the fact that whilst they are prompt
to enforce their negro equality notions in the
District of Columbia and the Territories,
they shrink from applying them to the States
they represent. The pioneers in the Terrific
ries are to be jOstled by negroes at the polls,
but members of Congress take care that
their own immediate constituents are spared
this infiction. Who wouldn't live in Ter.
ntory at the mercy of n Rump Congress?
Year: 1866

SPECIAL NOTICE. We would call the atten-
tion of of our readers to the Grover IL Baker Ma
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us TO attempt word in their favor, but
would advise any person wanting reliable Fam
lly Sewing Machine, to investigate these before
buying. "a word to the wise is sufficient"
Year: 1866

MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. Wm. X. Doherty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming a sine
ara non to the welfare of our State and health
oil our citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton although it may.cxcite surprise, is but the
signal OF skill. and follows as the natural effect
of such cause. We are personally acquainted
with gentlemen who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage OF
every available means that promised relief, but
wiihoutsuccess, until they called upon DR.. Do
herty who in an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief. 1t is gratifying to
announce this fact, because tie Doctor is q gen
tlcman who seeks not by defamation of others.
to establish his reputation, or to rear the super
structure Of his own upon the ruin of another's
fame. The Doctor conducts his Institute in snch
manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
tients. He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
pleasure. In no case does the Doctor make q
charge unless he effects cure. This, he is able
to do, because he feels the confidence which long
tiOn which appcrtains to that confidence. Per.
sons afflicted with either acute or chronic disease
would do we'll to consult the Doctor at all events
it can do no harm, as for consultation he asks no
fee; nor does he insist on obedience to his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care.
His offices are on Sacramento street, opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship Offices. +. News.
Year: 1866

An Act to authorize the Corporation of George


town, in the District of Columbia, to lay and


collect Water Tax and for other Purposes.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That the Mayor, Recorder,
Alderman, and Common Council of Georgetown,
i'll the District of Columbia shall have full power
authority to levy and collect tax not ex-
ceeding sixty cents per front foot on all lots and
parts of lots within said corporate limits in front
of or parallel to which water mains have been or
may hereafter be laid or, in their discretion, to
appropriate from the corporate funds generally
SO much money as may be necessary to supply the
Inhabitants of said town with Potomac water
from the aqueduct mains pipes now laid to
be laid in the streets of said town by the United
States; and to make all laws snd regulations for
the proper distribution of the same, subject to
the restrictions prescribed by this act and the
approved march the third, eighteen hundred and
fifty nine, and entitled &c An act to provide for
the care and preservation of the works construct
ed by the United States for bringing the Potomac
water into the cities of Washington and George
town, for the supply of said water for all Govern
ment purposes, and for the and benefit of the
inhabitants of said cities,'


SEQ. 2. And be it further enacted, That said
Corporation shall have full power and authority
to collect such taxes, when SO fixed, in advance
Year: 1866

An Act prescribing the Qualification of Electors


in the Cities of Washington and Georgetown,


in the District of Columbia


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled That in all municipal elections
in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, in
the District of Columbia, during the existence of
the present rebellion, every person who shall
offer to vote at any such election, and who shall
be challenged by any legal voter on the ground of
disloyaty to the Government of the United States,
SHALL before his vote shall be received in addition
TO the requirements now established by law, take
and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation,
case may beg that will support, protect, and de-
fend the Constitution and Government of the
United States against all enemies, whether domes-
tic or foreign; that will bear true faith, allegi-
anee, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, re-
solution, or law of any State Convention, Legis-
lature, or order or organization, secret or other
Year: 1866

wise, to the contrary notwithstanding, and that l
do this with a full determination, pledge, and
purpose without any mental reservation or eva
sion whatsoever; andt further, that have always
been loyal and true to the Goyernment of the
United States. So help me God" The said oath
or affirmation may be taken before any justice of
the peace, notary public, or other person legally
authorized to administer oaths in the District of
Columbia; and the production of the certificate,
in writing, of any such justice of the peace, no.
tary public, or other person SO authorized to ad-
minister oaths, with cepy of such oath affirm
alton, that said oath has been taken and subscrib-
ed to by the person producing such certificate,
shall be deemed by the commissioners of election
sufficient evidence of the fact. And it shall also
be lawful for the commissioners of election or
any one of them, during the time OF holding such
elections, to administer said oath And any per-
son or persons violating said oath ormaking any
false statement in taking the same, shall be sub,
corrupt perjury and shall be liable to he indicted
and prosecuted to conviction before any court in
said District of Columbia having competent
jurisdiction thereof.


Approved, May 20, 1862.
Year: 1866

An Act to provide for the Settlement of the Ac
counts of John A. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Criminal Court of the District Of
Columbia.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of America il
Year: 1866

WILL KEROSENE EXPLODE ?-Three death,
were occasioned recently in Lowell. Massa.
chusetts, by the explosion Of Kerosene
lamps Good oil will not explode, but a
certain excess Of benzine renders it expl'-
sive. The following safety test is gwen as
the best: Fill tumbler three fourths full
of moderately cool water. and then pour
one-half tablespoonful of oil on to il; STIR it
together, then hold a lighted match over il.
and if it takes fire from the vapor before the
flame comes in contact with the oil, it is
dangerous and ought not to be used. as good
oil will not burn readily even when, a light
ed match is thrown into. it but most of the
adulterated oil will burn freely.
Year: 1866

DIsrRIcT MEETINe.-At the request ol
many Republicans of this Township, We
insert call for q meeting ar Iowa Point,
September LIST. to appoint q Delegate to
the State Con vention. and to organize
the party. The necessity for some sor,
Of an organization is apparent. There is
actually no Central Committee in the
County recognized by the united party,
and we are at the mercy of any raid from
the enemy's lines. Personal issues have
almost demoralizsd the party. and
strong efforts are being made to run
the coming canvass ON the same princi.
pie. If kept up long. this will utterly
ruin the party. In this Township, the
party has been divided into local or per.
sonsl clans. Without organization, there
is danger that men may be elected who
ere not With the party on the great issues
of the day. Now is the time for action.
After our own Township is organized,
then the County must be looked after.
We believe the public sentiment is that
the party shall no longer be kept in dis
organized and demoralized condition, to
subserve personal ends.
Year: 1866

ALMOST AN EpEN.-We learn that the
railroad officers and friends who have
been surveying and examining the ground
through our country. are highly delight
ed with the beauty of this section of the
country. and of the great fertility and
richness Of the soil These gentlemen
were surprised to find that the country
was not kind of high. barren region,
without any attractions. Every one who
has been over the whole State, unhesita-
tingly declares this part to be the best
agricultural region in Kansas; vet the
fact that it has not had any public means
Of communication with the rest of the
world. has left even our neighbors in ig-
norance Of the superior advantages and
merits of the country west of St. Joseph,
which the Northern Kansas Railroad is
to traverse.
Year: 1866

PLATTE Country RArLRoAp.-We have
heard it stated that the probable location
Of this Road will be about two and q
half miles from White Cloud, on the op.
posite side ofthe river. If it comes that
near, it would require the least bit of q
curve, little or no increase in the distance.
and the ground would be fully as good,
to run the Road directly on the opposite
bank, near the Pork House. 1t would
be advantageous to the Road. BY tapping
the trade of q large and rich scope o.
country, that would not have as ready
access to any other Road and the ad.
vantage to our place would be immense
With the right kind of exertion. we be.
lisve the desieed resalt could be accom-.
plishsd.
Year: 1866

CoMNENDABLE EkTERPRIsE.-The prop
osition is being sgitated. of building at
or near this place an institution Of
learning. at which higher branches will
be taught than at our common schools.
and more thorough education imported.
1t is not proposed to call it BY such high
sounding title as University or College.
but by the more appropriate one of Acad-
emy. Seminary, or High School. Many
persons desire to give their children a much
better education than can bs acquired at
our common schools, which are generally
of low grade. and yet they do not like
the expense of sending of to distant
schools. We know OF lumber of per.
sons in this part Of the country, who.
within the past four or FIVE years, have
been sending their sons off to school. at
an expense of from $500 to $1,000 year.
The item of board, with other necessary
expenses attendant upon being from home,
takes up the greater part Of this sum-
With q suitable school at home, the prin.
cipal part of this outlay would be saved,
and many persons would be enabled to
educate their children, who are unable to
do SO under present circumstances.


1t is proposed to build the school by
subscription. and we have heard of a
number Of men who offer to come dow n
handsomely. If built, it should be done
on liberal scale; and every man who
has children to educate. could sfford to
subscribe liberal amount, and would then
in the end save money. We know OF no
better place than White Cloud for such
an institution. Let the project be pushed
ahead.