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Year: 1866

The Proprietor presenting to the public the above
comparable Bitters them that graft
tude generous of the recipe and response
the opportunities of the hosts Of Southern friends who
experienced their efficacy they would have heatated before
placing an article OF such sterling merit market
flooded with deleterious compounds, Hbeng the
Stomach Bitters Our Senior, however, having the soc
ation those friends expended the manufacture of the
GREY JACKET BITTERs the experience acquired in hal


lifetime devoted preparation of Tonic Digestive Stim
uants discovered their immense superiority all
Stomach Bttes we unhestatngy these to the
list of already prepared at establishment
and largely paronized by the community large


BARNETT & LION take this seasonable opportunity Of
thanking immense increase in
their business during the year, and inform them that al
though the manufacture of the GREY JACKET BITTERs
must necessarily additional their energies
yet rotn large additions she improvements made max
ing the manufacturing department of the establishment
their will be led promptly they hope as salts
factoriIy as usual.
Year: 1866

The items OF expenditure not included under the head
Of support for repairs manufacturing salaries OF
specors and various other items The expenses at
the Sing Sing Prison embrace both the male ana female
prisons.
Year: 1866

THE EXECUTION TO TAKE PLACE AT MARL-
BOROUGH, MD.-The scaffold on which the n We
condemned men are to be executed in this VIII
lage on Friday next has been erected on the
northwest side of the Court House The Grim
inals have been regularly visited, sine SEN
tenoe was passed, by the Rev. Mr.. kershaw,
who has administered such religious instruc-
ton and advice as their conditiou required
While they have expressed thanks for hIs at
tention, we learn that they have evinced but
little contrition, and have remained some what
taciturn and stolcal In the absence OF the
minister they occupy much Of their time in
singing hymns. When the undertaken took
the measure on Monday for their collins only
one OF them showed that he fully realized his
awful situation and nearness 10 the gates OF
death. The man Platter shed tears and seemed
greatly dlstressed-the others were callous.


A strong armed guard has been summoned
by the sheriff and the painful sentence OF the
law will no doubt be carried out with due sol.
emnity.


A petition has been circulated within a few
days asking the Governor to grant a respite OF
thirty days 10 the negro man found guilty OF
rape. The petition sets forth that proof has
been discovered, not known at the time OF
trial, which might induce the Executive to
commute the sentence.-Adrtboroagh Gazette.
Year: 1866

TA shower of teeth fell lately in Chi
cago, but they had no connection with the
fingers found in hydrant, or the other hu--
Z man limbs picked up in the streets. A steam
boiler exploding in a dental establishment,
was the innocent cause of the phenomenon.
Year: 1866

HIGHWAY RoBBERY,-G. w. Porter, of
Chill Gulch, Calaveras county, arrived in
this city yesterday, says the Stockton Inde-
pendent of Thursday, and informs US that
ON his way down, at point on the Moke-
aumne Hill road, about a mile west of the
North American, or near the place where Mr..
E6erhart was shot on the stage and killed by
robbers some time ago, man suddenly rush
ed from the bushes, with a cooked revolver
in his hand, and ordered him to I" stop and
deliver his purse. Mr.. Porter was making
his way to this city with one-horse buggy
and stopped at once, as commanded by the
villain who pointed the pistol at his head
Under the influence of such pursuasion, the
demand to deliver the purse Mr., P. promptly
complied with; and while in the act of tax
ing it out of his pocket, the robber, who was
then standing on the ground with his pistol
leveled on his victim, quickly put the pistol
IN his belt, drew dirk-knife, stepped up on
the wheel of the buggy, raised the knife with
one hand and eagerly extended the other
hand to grab the cash, seemingly pleased





with his luck, as its bulk indicated the amount
the leather sack contained to be quite large.
1t was in silver, however, and amounted to
only about twenty dollars. When the high
wayman emitted the sack and discovered the
money was in silver, he quietly remarked to
Mr.. Porter, You travel id light" Por-
ter then told him that the sack had long been
in his possession, and was a sort of favorite,
and he therefore would like tohave it return
ed; and likewise said that he was on his
way to Stockton and had no money left to
pay his expenses, whereupon the "road a.
gent handed him back two dollars. The
scoundrel lad his head covered with hand
kerchief, with holes only for him to see
through, and wore blue flannel shirt and
overalls over his pantaloons. He is describ-
ed as being stoutly built, and of medium
size and from what Mr.. Porter could OBJ
serve of his eyes, he thinks that the villains
complexion is dark. Mr. Porter was wholly
unarmed, which was very unfortunate, as
when the robber put up his pistol and drew
a knife, good opportunity was afforded to
have shot him dead.
Year: 1866

Having established myself in San Fran
cisco in order to have facilities for supplying
my store with the latest arrivals of Goods
from the East venture to say that there is
not as CO plete stock of Spring and Sum-
mer goods in the county as there is in my
store. l shall continue to keep it we'll sup
piled with the latest and most desirable kind
o. goods. Particular attention will be paid
to the selection of such articles in the San
Francisco market, as some of my customers
would see proper 20 order, if in the store
they cannot be suited.


Very grateful for past iavors, will here
with solicit that share of patronage hereto
fore bestowed upon me, and shall assure those
who will favor me with call that
Year: 1866

Coi. John W. Forney has written letter
10 Senator Worthington of Chester County,
requesting him to withdraw his name from
the Republican caucus as a candidate for
United States Senator TO succeed Edgar
Cowan, and expressing his preference for
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens for that distinguish
ed position. We sincerely regret that Col.
Forney has resolved upon this course. In
the absence of loyal Senator from Della
ware, we entertained the hope that the Re
publicans of Pennsylvania would select this
gentleman. There is no man in that State
better acquainted with the wants and ne
cessities of our people than Col. Forney, or
none who would be more able to aid us in
our struggle 10 free Delaware from the
political hCresies which are retarding the on
ward progress of our State to prosperity.
We look to Congress to relieve us from the
deplorable condition in which we are placed
by Copperhead legislation; hence we require
the assistance of so noble an advocate as
Col Forney in the Senate of the United
States, in our behalf Mr. Stevens is gem
tleman of eminent ability and sound patriot
ism, and if elected, will doubtless represent
the Keystone State in faithful manner, and
fearlessly defend those great principles which
are the corner stone of our Republican in
stitutons; but the intimate knowledge of Col.
Forney with our political situation, and the
earnest he has always given OF his willing
ness to uphold our interests, renders him a
peculiar favorite with the loyal men of the
Diamond State, who would rejoice to see
him elevated to seat in the Senate Of the
nation.
Year: 1866

HAVE proved, from the most ample experience, an
Il Il entire success neutrality-suspicious. and
oeliable. They the only Medi eines perfectly
adspt ec popular use-so simple that mistakes can
not be made in using them harmless to be free
from danger and so efficient to be always reliable
They have raised the highest eommendatiou from ALL
and will always render satisfaction
Year: 1866

A LITERARY gentleman who has been
writing book on some events of the war
has had a correspondence with Col. Mosby
to elicit some information required. In re-
ply to a question whether it would be safe
for "Black Republican dyed in the wool y
70 takea horseback journeyfhrough Virginia,
the rough-rider responded as follows:


If yon have any desire to visit the historic
scenes Of Virginia, l hope you viii not be
deferred by any apprehension of your per.
sonal safety. You viii be just as safe from
molestation here as in the streets Of Boston.
Should YOU determine to visit Northern Vir-
ginia, i would be glad to see you at my
home; and can at least promise that YOU
will not find me the moasfram korreadsaa o,
the Northern imagination.
Year: 1866

Two negro children are now on exhibition
at Raleigh, North Carolina, that excite
much curiosity. They are fourteen years
of age, and were born Of slave parents, in
Anson county. The Standard speaks of them
as follows: "The connection between these
two girls is closer than the Siamese twins,
there being more of the physical and mental
organs common to. each. The connection
begins below the neck and terminates at the
extremity of the spine. To touch one at any
point of her body below the econnection sends
sensation to the brain Of each; while touch
of either above the connection is felt by that
only. They can talk to different persons at
the same time on entirely different subjects;
and one can engage in game Of whist while
the other reads OF sings The lady who has
them in charge was their former owner and
mistress, and is now commencing tour with
them under contract with their parents,
who are both living.
Year: 1866

WVITH RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES IN


w every County in Tennessee. and very shortly
throughout every Southern State. This Company
insures against THEFT or DAMAGE TO Stock
while stolen. If not recovered within
Year: 1866

LADIES SALEAND FEsTIvAL.-The ladies
of the Third Presbyterian church will com
mence sale and festival tonight at
o'clock at the church, on the corner of
Broad and Twenty-ffth streets, and will
continue it during the early part of the
Christmas holidays. A great many use
full and beautiful things have been accu-
mulated for the occasion. The list is "t too
numerous to mcntion;" the prices are ''as
low as can be had in the market" the la
dies arc as graceful, kind, and obligiDg as
possible the purposes of their turning
statesmen are most commendable and ta-
king the whole matter, ladies included,
there can be hardly public proceeding
more attractive. Should any unforeseen
event deprive this writer of the pleasure of
being present, it will most assuredly break
his heart.
Year: 1866

THE HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF UNION AND
CHURCH HILLS, which for several winters
has done so much for the needy, and
which has a lasting monument of its
usefulness in the Industrial Association,
to which it gave rise, has not yet be-
gun operations regularly for the winter.
There is demand for its labors, which
will be more pressing after the lst of Janu-
ary than it il at present. We hope soon to
hear that this excellent society, with its
admirable system of visitation, has again
taken the field. Let it lie remembered
that the city gives no fuel beyond the cor
porate limits, so that in this article alone
there is great need of private assistance
among the suburban poor.
Year: 1866

CHEAP WOOD.-Dr. Parker announces in
another column that arrangements have
been made to furnish wood to persons in
Strengthened circumstances at cost-say'
$2 per half cord, delivered. This is so
much below the market price at the yards
that some might conclude the dealers were
making enormous profits if we did not
mention the fact that some Of the railroad
companies have agreed to transport wood
for DR.. Parker much below the regular
rates, in consideration of the benevolent
object he has in view.
Year: 1866

Ice AND Snow on THE PAvENENTs.-
Parties have been arraigned before the
Mayor lately, and fined for allowing water
to flow over their sidewalks, and to re-
main there after frozen. As the winter
season is we'll upon us, it would be well for
those interested to take notice of this fact
and have all ice and snow cleared from
their sidewalks in front of and around their
houses, or sprinkle it well with ashes.
Unless it is done the Mayor has given no.
tice that he will fine all parties in future
who do not respect the ordinance on this
subject.
Year: 1866

TaE LUBIN BROTHERS are giving their
closing entertainments, and VIC are sorry
that we cannot speak of their visit to our
city as successful and worthy Of them.
Although their performances are of the
first order, and far better than those of any
other necromancers we have yet seen, their
houses have not been half the size of those
which usually greet the others. 1t is not
too late, however, and for the few nights
they have yet to remain, they should have
the houses they deserve.
Year: 1866

REMARKABLE FAILURE OF SURGICAL
OPERATIoN.-A few days since pet coon
of enormous size, belonging to gentleman
on Fifteenth street, was taken i'll, and 1t
was decided that surgical operation
should be performed on him. The SER
vices of an eminent surgeon, backed by a
formidable case of instruments and an as
sstaut in the shape Of a Strapping youth
six feet high, were procured, and the un-
happy coon was brought forth. A couple
of courageous newspaper reporters, IN the
most fearless manner, volunteered to look
on. At the first dash the coon showed
such terrific fight that both reporters
bolted for the iron safe in the counting
room. Only one succeeded in mounting
this rock of refuge; the retreat Of the other
being cut off by the infuriated animal. The
forlorn Knight of the Pencil was rescued
by the strapping assistant, who threw a
heavy overcoat over the patients head,
and saved the reporters life-or legs, we
do not know which. Additional assist
ance was called, but after the coon had
whipped four men he was allowed to retire
to his hole without further molestation,
The loss on the part of the invaders was
wounded, 4; killed, 0. The victorious coon
only lost little fur.
Year: 1866

THE BUTLER GAP, as we announced yes
terday, is shut up by the owner of the land.
1t is almost a pity. 1t should have re-
mained yet for time-at least while But
ler lived-as type of his military achieve
ments-of his attacks upon the adverse
lines-of his breaches 1t was no manner
of account to him, and could be no manner
of account to us. The great general de-
stroyed smart slip of very good land, and
achieved positively nothing. 1t was only
in berating poor prisoners that fell into his
hands, and in scolding and slandering wo-
men, that he was brave; only in approprl-
ating to his own use the property that be-
longed to others that he was truly strate-
gic. His military glory is as dead as his
big ditch. Yet the owner of the land will
not undertake to fill up the immense breach
of the intrepid Butler, and the passenger
along the river may for at least half-cen-
tury see where Butler did his greatest
deed
Year: 1866

A SUNDAY PAPER.-Two experienced
Young journalits of this city are arranging
to start Sunday paper, to be called the
/" Sunday Ledger" which will make its
first appearance on the last Sunday in this
month. II is to be carried on as choice
literary journal and live newspaper, giving
the latest current, local, and telegrapmc
news up to II o'clock each Saturday
night. The young men who will conduct
it have had some years experience IN the
different journals in this city, and being
possessed of great energy and capacity
will furnish to our citizens paper worthy
of their support and patronage.
Year: 1866

ICE.-FarmerS and others in the vicinity
have of late been busily engaged in gather
ing ice, with which the ponds have been
coated. We have heard of some being
gathered as thick as three inches.
Year: 1866

A VERY ATTRACTIvE ENTERTAINMENT.
The ladies of the Third Presbyterian
church, Church Hill, open their sale and
festival in the lecture room, corner Broad
and Twenty-ffth streets, tonight at !
o'clock. The room is adorned with much
skill and taste, and all the arrangements,
as well as the agreeable society OF the
place, are such as to render their fair-room
exceedingly attractive and apleasant place
to visit.


The ingenuity of our good ladies is now
fairly exerted to make the pleasures OF
the season profitable to benevolent and
religious schemes. We wish them all sue
cess in drawing to the scenes of harmless
recreation those who might be induced to
seek diversion in the places where the
money spent for qualification yields no
return but the reward of vice and folly
Year: 1866

SUCH housekeepers as do not see how they
can have their rooms go unpainted longer, or
how they can afford to have them painted, are
recommended to try the STEAM REFINED
SOAPS; they are next best to coat OF paint
and are a good deal cheaper <-
Year: 1866

The PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE.-THE
the proceedings of this body are of very
great interest to every one, we devote a
large space Of this issue in publishing
them, We will publish in orr next the
Address Of the convention to the people
of the United States, which our readers
will find to be of great interest, as are the
proceedings which we publish this week.
Year: 1866

EE' The great sensation Of the past
week 10 town was the arrival f.om Green
Bay OF tie distinguished Chief-SMIrn-
of the Wahwahkook kooslian ribe, accom-
panied by bis substantial friend and alv,
HENRY S PrERPONr. The Chiefs head
quarters were al tha Ma .ional Hotel,
where continuous pow WOW was kept up
through two days and two nights, to the
great delight Of the assembled compan,
as well as to The considerable profit of our
friend Tom The August Chief bears
himself well, and together With his friend,
the Judge, were warmly welcomed by their
numerous friends The Chief left for
Milwaukee by boat on Tuesday morning.
whittier it is said he has gone to have
another pow WOW with some other Wah
wahkookOostians named TANGEL. &c.
He Judge returned to Green Bay at the
same time, and we sincerely congratulate
the solitude Of the night and the Judges
friends on his safe arrival at The Bay, if
perchance b. this time he may have
arrived there.
Year: 1866

RouGH OK TIE PLAINTlFF.-A An inter
esting assault and battery suit took place
one day last week, before Justice WALDO,
wherein one woman was charged with
throwing a nameiess earthen vessel and
BODY Of another female The latter pros
ecuted in person, and the defendant was
protected by f. B. TREAT Esq Although
the case was clearly proved, psI'iating
circumstances led the jury to bring in a
verdict OF "served the plaintiff right" in
which decision tie large audience heartily
concnrred, for purse Of nine dollars was
immedi4'e1v raised and presented to the
defendant for the bravery Of the act.
Year: 1866

TuR PRESIDENT on APPOINTMENTS TO
OFFICE.-The New Hampshire delega,
ton to the Philadelphia Convention wait
cd on the President with an address and
complimentary resolutions. The Prcsi-
dent said he would not be unmindful OF
these manifestations Of confidence in
him, AID on an intmaion from the dele
CATION that tLeJ would like to take home
some declaration that only those who
support the principles of the administration
should receive the public patronage, he
said that the, power and Offices OF the
Government would be given only to those
VINO support the Government and the
wise declaration Of principles set forth by
the great convention just adjourned.
Year: 1866

STAMPS ABoLIsHED-Under the new
act, from and after the first dav of Aug
us', 1865. all warehouse receipts are ex-
empt from stamp duty; also all receipts
for the delivery OF goods and merchandise
are exempt from stamp duty.
Year: 1866

lHE NEW Fosr OFFICE We are in
formed by Postmaster EssLtNGEu that be
intends 10 move into the new post office
building the latter part Of this week, aud
by Monday next those who receive their
mail matter here, viii have the pleasure
of stepping into as fine fitted up Office
as can be found anywhere. Mr.. EssLIS-
GER is deserving Of The thanks OF the read
ing and writing public for his efforts in
Their cehaf by erecting baiiding 50 cot
'eu'ent 10 point II location and inside
sI.snseNsa.s,
Year: 1866

Tbs claim Of Trinity Church in New York City
To about sixty millions Of dollars worth of real es
tate is about to be tested in the Courts of that
State. The heirs Of Anneke Jams claim the pro
Year: 1866

The NEEDLE Gux.-A pamphlet on the Needle
Gun. By Gen. Gondrecout, contests the idea that
battles Of the present day are more sanguinary
than those Of former periods The writer says:


AT BorodiDo the combatants lost quarter OF
their efectiYes; at Magenta and Sclferino an
eighth: at the battle OF Senef fought between the
Prince de Conie and the Prince of Orange. the two
armies lost third of their numbers and Conde had
three horses killed under HIN by the rude muskets,
behind the present epoch of the needle gun. Last
w. at the battle of Sadows. the Prussians and the
Austrans lost eighth Of the troops engaged, and
vet fought with obstinacy." The inference which
the General draws is. that the new arms kill more
quickly but the battle is of shorter duration. The
net result is that there are less victims. Beside.
although it may be imprudent not TO possess the
engine of war they do not suffice alone 10 Sc
cure victory. Thatdepends above all on the genius
of the General and the firmness of the soldiers.
Year: 1866

"AyING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE MA
II II terials of the above mentioned establishment
the public are informed that we intend to devote
our time and attention TO BLACkSMITHiNGi in all
its varieties Our work will be made OF the best
material, with the greatest despatch in the best
style, and at prices TO conform with the times.


Particular attention paid TO Horse Shoeing, and
all work guaranteed TO give satisfaction na9
Year: 1866

THE TABLE OF DEsTI>Y.-Some modern philoS-
opher has given. in these eleven lines the summary
OF life. In this the young mother may see the des-
tiny of her little that she thinks is to be nobest
man of the age. The foundation of his character
is laid in the first seven years, remember, and
these are the special time of power. Be sure your
teachings will lead him in the right way. and make
him. in the last years. turn TO your teaching
o. The hest MisAnm of his life
Year: 1866

! lIcan liberty, and ornaments Of the glOri-
! Gus banner of freedom. Our last and
! only hope is in the unity and fortitude OF
the loyal people of America in the sup
| port and vindication of the Thirty-ninth
Congress. and the election Of a control
ling Union majority In the succeeding, or
Fortleth Congress.


While the new article amending the


national Constitution offers the most lib


eral conditions to the authors of the re-
belliOn, and does not come up to the


measure of our expectations, we believe
its ratification would be the commence


ment of a complete and lasting protection
to all our people; and, therefore, we ac-
cept 1t as the best present remedy, and
appeal to our brothers aud friends In the
North and West to make it their watch
word IN the coming elections, The to-
kens are suspicious Of overwhelming
success. However little the verdict of
the ballot box may affect the reek less man
IN the Presidential chair, we cannot doubt
that the traitors and sympathiZers will
recognize that verdict as the surest vim
dleatlon that the mighty power which
crushed the rebellion Is still alive, and
that those who attempt to oppose or de-
ty 1t, will do SO at the risk of their own
destruction Our confidence in the over
ruling providence of God prompts the
prediction. and intensiies the belief, that
when this warning is sufficiently taught
to these misguided and reckless men, the
liberated millions of the rebellious South
will be proffered those rights and fran
chises which may be necessary to adjust
and settle this mighty controversy in the
spirit of the most enlarged and Chris
tain philanthropy.


On Friday morning committee of del
egates from the reconstructed States re /
ported an additional address favoring ne
gro suffrage which was adopted by the
delegates from those States by a vote of
66 to 8. This second address differs In
no essential particular, except that rela-
ting to suffrage, from the former one, and
is likewise a strong and patriotic appeal
for the sympathy, support and cO-opera-
tion of the loyal people throughout the
cunt ~. Shall 1t not be given