IN Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday night, Maj. Frank Maurey, was stabbed and killed by a Democrat. IN Detroit, Mich., Dr. J. N. Holly wood, a leading Democrat. pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit National Currency, and was sentenced to the state prison for ten years. ONE of Johnson's officials at Louis ville, Ky., named Bloomgart, was sent to the Penitentiary for six years for embez zling $130,000. Wm. BROWN was murdered at Milan, Tenn., one ni2:llt last 'week, by three brothers named Wheeler—all Democrats —for participating in the proceedings of a Republican meeting on the night before. JOHN C. BRECIONRIDGE is ill Canada, and ready to take the stump on this side of the St. Lawrence in favor of the nom inees of the Five Points Convention. A DEMOCRAT named Dunkelberger was arrested recently on a charge of robbing a store at Shoemakerville, Berks county. A PHILADELPHIA Police officer was maimed for life a short time since by a gang of Copperheads, whilst in the dis charge of his duty. GENERAL GRANT, in his protest against the removal of Stanton and Sheridan, said : " This is a Republic,in which the will of the people is the law of the land." The Copperhead papers are abusing General Grant because he sends his chil dren to the public school. , The Philadelphia Democrats held their delegate elections recently. There was one murder, nine stabbings, seven riots, eighteen assaults and batteries, and about eighteen thousand intense drunks. IF Ross, the Andy Johnson Senator from Kansas, were to follow the example of Lane, his predecessor, and blow his brains out, to which part of his body would he direct the shot'? A COLORED man of Texas seems to like the "carpet baggers." lie says he owes his liberty to them ; they came down there a few years ago carrying their carpet bags on their backs and guns on their shoulders. LARGE and numerous German Re publican clubs are being organized in Michigan. GRANT is an early riser, it is said. Yes, and he is rising all the time. GENERA" BANK'S is taking a very active part in the Campaign in Massa chusetts. VETERN OBSERVER" Says he has seen political conventions for thirty years, but has " never known one to be conducted so wisely and prudently as the Republican Convention in Chicago in lt4f.X" it s orai POLITICAL COREESPONDENCE.—Mess rs. Amos 11. Mylin, W. L. Bear, H. R. Brenema,n, David Miles, J. J. ochran, H. N. Breneman, Samuel.F. Rathvon and John P. Rea, addressed a letter to Hon. E. Billingfelt, dated July Ist., on the subject of alleged Legislative corruption, and "knowing that the - Republican voters of Lancaster county have full confidence in your (Senator BillingfeltM impartial judgment," and believing that his posi tion as Senator has given ample opportu nity to learn the qualifications and integ rity of Capt. Godshalk and Maj. A. C. Reinoehl, desire an expression of his views respecting them. Mr. Billingfelt replied by letter, dated July 4th instant, in which he says : "Whilst doubting the propriety of criti cism on my part, and having no desire to set myself up in judgment over the public acts of my colleagues, I cannot deny the right of my constituents to ask and obtain such infgmation. * * * Ample opportunities were afforded me last winter to satisfy myself that both Messrs. Godshalk and. Tidwell endea vored to discharge their duties with fidel ity ; and furthermore, judging from the opposition they have to encounter, I have reason to believe that neither is identi fied with any of the rings, cliques or fac tions, but free to act for the interests of the public, Untrammeled by any cor rupt influences. Both these men imper illed their lives to save the country; both have been wounded (the former maimed for life) on the battle-field, and both as faithfully served their constituents in the Halls of Legislation as they served their country during the darkest days of the rebellimi. I feel as though the Republi cans of the ' Old Guard' will not have it said that they are ungrateful." THE FOURTH. was celebrated through out the country in various ways. At Reading, a number of Sunday Schools enjoyed pic-nics,. and several societies, such as the American Mechanics, Juniors and Firemen, paraded the streets with banners, flags and music. In Lancaster city, the fourth was ush ered in by the ringing of church and tire bells, which rang at intervals also during the entire day. Beyond the firing of crackers and other pyrotechnics, there were no displays of a patriotic character that we heard of. • The principal point of attraction was Litiz Springs, which was beautifully il luminated and crowded with visitors from Reading, Columbia, Lancaster and other places. A Sunday School celebration took place at Adamstown during the afternoon, and in the evening an address was delivered in front of Capt. Evans' Hotel by "Father Abraham," Sr., to a large number of citizens. .AN EXPLANATION FEOM Mn. STEN"- : The following letter front Mr. Stevens Ava; received by Dr. Henry Car penter, of this city : June 23, I,CB DEAR ;sin : I learn that there was a rctiort in,.l-ancaster that I opposed paying due tenors to Mr. Buchanan, at his funeral. (In the other hand, I attempted twice to introduce resolutions laudatory of Mr. Bu chanan's private character and personal his tory, and asked the House to adjourn to attend his funeral. A single objection would prevent its being introduced that day. Mr. Van Wyck, of New York, constantly objected. I earnestly appealed to him to withdraw the object ion. He persisted until I left the House. lie then permitted a very tame resolution, barely appointing a committee, to be passed. I am anxious that this mistake should be cor rected, for I should be ashamed of such prej udice against the dead. I have no such pelu dice. I would be glad if you could have this statement in some way communicated to the public, through Democratic organs, as I do not wish Mr. Buchanan's friends to believe so mean a thing. THADDEUS STEVENS. POLITICAL WE are anthorized to announce JOHN ARM STRONG, of Martic OAT., as a candidate for nom ination for County Commissioner, at the ensuing primary meetings of the National Union Republi can party of Lancaster county. WE are authorized to announce CAPT. A. GODSHALK, of East Cocalico township, as a can didate for renomination for the Legislature at the Primary Elections of the Republican party, August Vith. WE are authorized to announce MAJOR A. C. REINOEHL, of Manheim township, as a candidate for renomination for the Legislature at the Primary Elections of the Republican party, August 15th. WE axe authorized to announce the name of JACOB G. PETERS, of Conestoga township, as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the de cision of the people at the ensuing primary meetings of the Republican party in August. WE are authorized to announce that JACOB C. KItEADY, of Manor township, will he a candidate for County Commissioner, at the eIISUITig primary meetings of the Republican party of Lancaster County. We. are authorized to announce the name of OEO. BRUBAKER as a Candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY, subject to the decision of the people at the Republican Primary Election on SATUR DAY, the I.sth day of AUGUST, 1868. WE are authorized to announce that BENJAMIN F. BAER, of the City of Lancaster, will be a can didate for nomination for DISTRICT ATTOR NEY, at the ensuing primary meetings of the Na tional 'Union Republican party of Lancaster county. GRANT COLFAX ! Beautithl Oil Portraits in richly Gilt Oval Frames of the Standard Bearers of the Republican party are now offered to the friends of our cause. The Agent will call personally for orders. Prices low, and sure to suit purchasers. H. SIMMONS. 4 IN 1 BANKING. =3 B A IR & SHENK, BANKERS, NORTHEAST ANGLE OF CENTRE SQUARE, LANCASTER, PENNA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. JT B. KEVINSKI, . DEALERS IN PIANOS, ORGANS, MELODEONS, And Musical Instruments Generally SHEET MUSIC A large stock on hand, and constantly receiving all the latest publications as soon as issued. Music sent by Mail free of Postage. Sole agent for Steinway & Son's WORLD-RENOWNED PIANOS Also, agent for Prince 6; Co.'s ORGANS AND MELODEONS, No. 3, NORTH PRINCE Street, Lancaster, Pa DRY GOODS, tee. ABRAM SCHEETZ, NEW STORE I= PLAIN AND FANCY DRY GOODS, CLOTHING & NOTIONS, COR. NORTH QUEEN & ORANGE STREETS, LANCASTER, PA SUITS MADE TO ORDER LODGE REGALIA. AUCHENBACH & BROTHER, No. 520 PENN STREET, READING, PA., =I REGALIAS, JEWELS AND OTHER LODGE PROPERTIES, For Masons' Blue Lodges, Chapters and Councils ; Odd Fellows' Lodges and Encampments; Good Templars, Temple of Honor and Sons of Temper ance ; American Mechanics, American Protestants, Red Men Huruari Good Fellows, Knights of Pythias,Brotherhood of the 'Union, and for all fe male lodges and assoclittions, fitted out at the short est notice. Also, Swords, Belts, Hats, Caps, and Regalia Trimmings of all kinds constantly on hand. Orders respectfully solicited, and goods forwarded to all parts of the country. AUCHENBACH & BROTHER, No 520 PENN Street, Reading, Pa. F'A.THFH ALRAI-IA I. BOOKS .e ,STA TIOVER Y. F BOOKS & STATIONERY. F SCHOOI, AND MISCELLANE‘A'S P,Q(HiS, FAMILY AND POCKET % LARGEL ASSoRTMENT OF LOOOO STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS I/I , ALL SIZES, BOOSEY'S CHEAP STANDARD AIUSIC Catalogues of the above furnished (»k application. KURTZ AND MONA A GHAN'S CELEBRA TED GOLD . PENS, ANTHONY'S STEREOSCOPES, AMERICAN AND FOREIGN VIEWS. Liberal deductions to Merchants. OrdersGrespeetfully solicited molGprompt ly tilled at cheap Cash Book Store, Q S No. 32 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pa. kJ NEW BOOKS AND NEW STATIONERY, —AT— BARR'S, No. 29 EAST KING STREET, Opposite the Court }louse. ALL NEW PUBLICATIONS I?EGCLARLY RE CEIVED AS FAST AS ISSUED FROM THE AMERICAN PRESS. ALL THE NEW ENGLISH PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED AS SOON AS THEY AP PEAR IN THE AMERICAN MARKET. SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO THE IMPOR TATION OF ENGLISH BOOKS. 200,000 ENVELOPES AND 400 REAMS OF PAPER, TIIAT RECEIVED, INCLUDING BILLETS, NOTES, LETTERS LEGAL AND BILL CAPS, OF ALL GRADES AND SIZES, RANG ING FROM 75c. to Sl4 PER REAM. ALSO, THE VERY LATEST ,S*TYLES OF ENGLISH AND ERENCH PAPERS, AND EN VELOPES TO MATCH. All Papers and Envelopes purchased at our es tablishment will be stamped with the initials of the burchmier, free of charge, hi the very latest and est style, it desired. We are prepared to furnish dealers with Papers, Envelopes, and all kinds of Stationery at the very lowest Philadelphia and New York prices. We also call the attention of School Directors and Coun try Dealers to our large stock of School Books, upon which we can give the very best inducements. J. B BARR, No. 29 EAST KING Street, Lancaster, Pa. JOHN BAER'S SONS, No. 10 NORTH QUEEN STREET, THE VOLKSTRECND AND BEOBACHTER, A German Republican Newspaper GERMAN ANT) ENGLISH ALMANACS, TESTAMENTS, HYMN BOOKS, /tc PEA LEUR SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, WRITING PAPERS, ENVELOPES, NEW AND CHEAP BOOK STORE, (Corner of Fulton B uildings,) WEST KING STREET, LANCASTER BIBLES, TESTAMENTS, SCHOOL BOOKS,: MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, And a general variety of well selected Stationery, Maps and Fancy Articles in the line of trade. SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS Of all kinds. Special attention given. Being Librarian of the Lancaster County Bible Society, I will furnish Sunday Schools with Bibles and Testaments at cost. Bibles for 10 cents; Testa ments for 10 cents. A variety of new Sewing Machines for sale cheaper than anywhere else. 1). S. BARE. R. W. immix T MARSHALL & SON'S BOOT AND SHOE STORE, CENTRE SQUARE, LANCASTER, PA CAMPAIGN OF 1808. NOW IS THE TIME FOR VICTORY! We have started the Campaign by laying in a fresh stock of Give us a call. We offer inducements never be fore offered. Our work is of the best quality. Don't forget the place, N. E. CUR. CENTRE SQUARE. THE OLD PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACCUMULATED CAPITAL After Paying Losses to the Amount of ,!'.=1,120,000 ALL THE SURPLUS DIVIDED AMONGST THE POLICY HOLDERS EVERY YEAR. TILE ONLY TRULY MUTUAL COMPANY IV TILE CITY OR STATE. For further information apply to JOHN J. COCHRAN, Agent, P. 0. Lancaster, Pa. SIGNS, BANNERS, &c. JOSEPH BRIMMER, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, AND MANUFACTURER OF • GLASS TABLETS. CAMPAIGN BANNERS Painted in the latest style and at short notice. Room—Over Baker's Drug Store, CENTRE SQUARE, Lancaster, Pa. JOSEPH ROYER, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Dealer in Fruits, Nuts, Toys, Ice Cream, Cakes, &c., wholesale and retail' No. 33 Went Ring Street, Lancaster, Pa. A COMPLETE STOCK J. If. SHEAFFER'S, LANCASTER, PA., =1 JUSTICES' BLANKS STA MATEY. BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES. 25 Cases Ladies' Gaiters. 25 Cases Misses Gaiters. 25 Cases Children's Gaiters. 25 Cases Boys' Shoes. 25 Cases Men's Shoes. 25 Cases Men's and Boys' Boots INSURANC.E. OF PHILADELPHIA CHARTER PERPETUAL PAINTING. CONFECTIONERY. SE 11" ING .11.1 elf N ES. DON'T HEAT) THIS! SEWE;GAcIIINE Prove.l itself tvithout a rival in the late test trial in this rite with the Howe Thtehine• We therefore present it to the consideration of an intelligent publiq as I scomr itAItLY the gmwmgim,mn===rmo It is light running—almost noiseless—and ad!lioted to a wider range of work than :toy other While it is, at the same t line, very ~ I mple indeed. A child can, with all vas.•, learn to use it in a short time. We can assure the puhlie that they will look to their If in want of a SEWING MACIIINE, TO SEE, TEST AND TRY THE SINGER, Before deciding to take it or ally other Machine. Parties often come to town in search or a Machine, and then listen to the advice of interested parties, or those who have but a limited knowledge or the Machines in question. BETTER SEE T HEIM FOR YOU RSELVES, FRIENDS, And then you will not be deceived. W. W. BE Alt DSLEE, Agent, No. 3 EAST ORANGE STREET (Two Doors from North Queen.) LANCASTER, PA. THE VERY HIGHEST PRIZE, THE IMPERIAL CROSS OF TILE LEGION OF HONOR, Was Awarded to the Representative of the GROVER BAKER SEWING MACHINES At the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1801, Thus attesting their great superiority over all other Sewing Machines. For sale by GEO. SPURRIER, No. 19 NORTH QUEEN St., Lancaster. HATS AND CAPS A FULL STOCK ON HAND, And manufactured to order, ally style and quality. T. It. TUItIi, s. w. CORNER CENTRE SQUARE AND WEST KING STREET. LANCASTE I? , P E NA . F . m I T II , MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN HATS AND CAPS. All kinds of HATS made to order oil short notice and at low prices. SHULTZ & BRO., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN HATS, CAPS, STRAW HATS, LADIES' SHADE HATS, SHAKER HOODS, &C., Wholesale and Retail, No. 20 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pa. ZAII3I JACKSON, WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, AND , SILVER-PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES AND FANCY GOODS, No. I.S'NORTH QUEEN STREET, Go - Repairing attended to H. Z. RIIOADS BRO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY SILVER WARE, No. 22 WEST KING STREET, (Next Door Below Cooper's BOOK d JOB PRINTING. RAUCH & COCHRAN, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING -OF ALL KINDS From the largest POSTER to the smallest CARD or CIRCULAR executed in the best style and at reasonable prices. litirOrders from a distance promptly attended to OFFICE—N. E. ANGLE CENTRE SQUARE. JB. McCASKEY, • SURGEON DENTIST OFFICE-EAST KING ST., $2,000,000 OVER THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, OGr' All Work Warranted. W . M. WHITESIDE, DENTIST, Office and residence, East King Street, next door to the Court House, over Fahnestock's Dry Goods Store, Lancaster, Pa. Teeth Extracted without pain, by the use of (Nitrous Oxide) Otis. FURNISHING GOODS. CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEWEST STYLES OF COLLARS, CUFFS, SLEEVE BUTTONS, SUSPENDERS, . WHITE AND FANCY KID GLOVES, STOCKINGS, EMBROIDERED SHIRT FRONTS, SUMMER UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS, -AT-- E. J. ERISMAN'S GENTS FURNISHING STORE, 4134 NORTH QUEEN STREET SEWING MACHINE O W X /NTEREST HA I'S AND CAPS. 11 WEST KING Street, Lancaster, Pa JE WEER 1", DEALERS IN SILVER NCAS‘TLIC, 1' EEE LANCASTER, PA LANCASTER, PENNA DENTISTRY. L.4-Ve ASTER, PA LANCASTER, PA fLB 0,1 DS. pENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL R. R. Trains leave t 1 Cvntra I Divot as Itillows: 1: -,"1 W.11(1). '‘ ESTI': .11:1,. l'hila. I.:\prts , 4.17 A. \l. Phila. 1:x1.re ,, ...1.1‘•: A.ll r,,,t `......6.35 " 1.111.,(t .3.63 " I.anl•. hail Day • , ...1.511'. 11. Fast " " tlatrisli'g Ac I.anc. Train 1 READIN“ ,AND COLUMBIA IL. It liN AND AFTER MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1868, PASSENGER TRAINs WILL RUN ON Tills ItOAD, AS FOLD/WS Leave Lai!, a,ter Ut,:ambl:t at Irl i v at heading RETURN INU Leave it ft ding at 7:00 A. 1.1.1 .6:151. M. Arrive at Lancaster at 9 . 20 A. M. •• `• Columbia 9 . 25 " " Lancaster and Columbia at. ... 8:30 P. AI. SUNDAY TRAINS Leave Lancaster and Columbi;i at " Lancaster.. •• Columbia Arrive at Rem ling. = 8:00 A. 11... 3:40 P. AL 9rriva at Lancaster aml Columbia at...10:25 A. 14. o Columbia and Lancaster at„..6:00 P. 3.4. Le,:ve 11,a4ing at Trains Nos. 2 and 4 make close connection at Hi a ding with Trains North and South, on Philadel phia ao.l Reading Railroad, and West on Lebanon Valli:v Road. No 2 also makes close, cotalectiole with Train for New York. EXCURSION TICKETS issued to parties to all i:oinis on this Road, at Reduced Rates. EXCURSION TICKETS sold between all the principal stations on this road,—good for Sunday Trains only. Tickets can be obtained at the Offices of the New Jersey Central Rrailroad, foot of Liberty Street., New York, and Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Tith and Callowhill Streets Philadelphia. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia sold at all the Principal Stations, and Baggage Checked through. Trains are run by Philadelphia & Reading Rail road Time, which is 10 minutes faster than Penn sylvania R. It. Time. GEO. F. GAGE, Supt E. F. KEEPER., Gen. Frt. and Ticket Apra. _READI.NG RAIL ROAD. S U.M.ME It ARRANO KM ENI M=MIMM GREAI"rituNK. LINE FROM THE North and North-West for Philadelphia, New York, Read ing, Pottsville, Tanlapla, LeballWl. Al le n to w n , Easton, Ephrata, Litiz,Lanekster, Culwmt hia, &c., Trains have Harrisburg for New York, as fol lows: at 2.50, 5.25 and 8.10 A. Al. 12.40 noun, and 2.05 and 9.35 P. 31., connecting will, similar trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad, and arriving at New York at 5.00, 10.00 and 11.50 A.. 31., and 3.50,7.40 and 10.30 I'. Al. Sleeping cars accompanying the 2.50 A. M. awl 9.35 I'. AI. train without change. Leave Harrisburg for Reading, Pottsville, Tama qua, Minersville, Ashland, Phw (trove, Allentown and Philadelphia, at 8.10 A. 31., and 2.95 and 4.10 P. 31., stoppiw , at Lebanon and Principal Way Stations; the 4111 P. 31. making connections for Philadelphia and Columbia only. For Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, and Auburn, via Schuylkill and Susquehanna Rail Road, leave Harrisburg at 3.55 1'...31. Returning: kayo New York at 9.00 A. AL, 12.(t) mw, and 5.00 and 8.00 I'. Al. Sleeping care accompany the 0.00 A. Al. and 5.00 and 8.00 P. M. trains, without Chang... Way Passenger Train leaves Phi iwlelphia at 7.30 A. 31., returWng flow Reading at 6.30 P. 31., stop ping at all Stations; Pottsville at 8.45 A. 31. and 2.4.5 I'. M.; Ashland 6.00 A. AL and 12.10 noon, awl 2.00 P. 31.; Tamaqua at 8.34) A. 31., and 1.00 and 8.15 P. 31. tea ra Potbsivillo fill . Harrisburg, i:1 SCl:llylkiii :111 , 1 S11,(11/0110111;/ 1{:1 I livad ;It 7.11) A. ll..anti 12.041 )1(0,11. Era:ling AccolnizimlT: : at 7.37.1. Al., returt:!tig flmti I•l,:ladvliPhia at 5.15 I'. Al, Pott,'.own Accommodation Train: Leaves Pottit town at 6.45 A. returning le;ives Philadelphia at 4.3 u P. M. i'olumbia Rail Innol 'realm: leave Reading tt 7.00 A. M. and n. 1.5 P. 31. fur Ephrata, Litiz, Lancaster, Columbia, &e. Perkiomen Rail Road Trains leave Perkiomen Junction at 9.00 A. M., altd 5.55 P. M. Returning: Leave Shippack at 6.45 A. St., awl 1.15 P. M., con necting with shuilar trains on Reading Hail Road.. Ou Sunithys : Leave New York at 8.00 P. M., Philadelphia 8.00 A. AI. :LIM 3.15 P. M., the 8.00 A. M . Train running only to Reading ; Pottsville 8.00 A. M. ; Harrisburg 5.25 A. M. and 4.10 and 9.35 P. M., and Reading at 1.19, 2.55 and 7.15 A. M. for Harrisburg, and 7.06 A. M. and 11.40 P. M. for New York and 4.25 P. M. for Plnixdelphia. Commutation, Mileage, Season, School and Ex cursion Tickets, to and from :ill points, :it reduced rates. Baggage checked through; 100 pounds allowed each Passenger. G. A. NICOLLS, Gen. Supt.: READING, PA., May 2(1,1868. FLAGS, FIREWORKS, tCc. 1776. ‘ ' .II 4kFLAGS! FLAGS! FOR JULY FOURTH ISE PRESIDENTIAL CAIkIPAIGN We, have now on hand and have made arrange ments with manufacturers to furnish, at shortebt notice and cheapest rates, FLAGS Of all sizes and qualities SILK, BUNTLVG, MUSLIN, (te I=l FIRE WORKS ==l FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS', EXHIBI TIONS, PROCESSIONS, cee. All orders hi person or mail will receive prompt attention by B. S. J. S. BURSK, Wholesale anal Retail Grocers No. 10 EAST KING ST., LANCASTER COIL. EIMER, BRESEMAN & CO., WHOLESALE AID RETAIL =MEI COA L , Of the best quality YARD—con. WATER ST. & PE.NNA. R. R. OFFICE-NO. 2 EAST ORANGE ST., LANCASTER, PA HBAUMGARDNER, . DEALER IN COAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, NORTH PRINCE STREET, NEAR THE I.74NIYLVANIA RAILROAD, LANCASTEU, PA. 11.11 11 4 I P -4) 7.21 '. I'.3s •° ') 00 A. II (i 0 P. M I() 2() 1. I 3I I . .7:50 A. M. .3:45 P. M. .3:40 P. M. 10:10 A. 51. .43:90 P. %L 1868.