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COVINGTON NEWS.

LITERARY Society BoR YouMe Msx.-A
party of young men, anxious TO improve their
minds, have receptly formed an association for
that purpose, to be called the everett
Lyceum." II will meet once each week, when
the members will exercise themselves in oom-
position, defamation and debate. We are
glad OF this, for in no othsr Institution Is there
such an opportunity for everv species of mental
developement Il Is school-not for dull
routine OF instruction In one or two branches
merely-but for the development of the whole
man. To think, to speak, to write, properly,
are essential to success In any occupation in
life, and these can only DO acquired BY prsc-
tiee. II Is true that this fault comes princi-
pslly from nature, but II Is aided by art. and
In no place can it be cultivated 50 suocsssfuIIy
as In we'll regulated literary society.
d CHURcH DEDIoArros. The Trinity (Episco-
palian) Church, on Madison .street, between
Fourth and Fifth, having been enlarged to
about double Its former size, was yesterday
thrown open to public worship, and, as is usual
In such cases, was dedicated according to the
forms and ceremonies prescribed by the ecele-
siastical body to which Il belongs. A morning
sermon was preached by tho able and accom-.
phshed rector, Rev. Mr.. Ralston, and another
IN the afternoon by Rev. Kingston Goddard,
OF Cincinnati. The dedication sermon was de-
hverod 10 the evening, by Rev. DR.. Greenleaf,
and was undoubtedly one Of his ablest efforts.
PIcKPocKETs ABouT,-A Mrs. James, who
resides on Eleventh-strse was last night going
on board the ferry-boat at the foot Of Scott
street, when finely dressed young man met
her, and, as II by accident, rubbed against her
dress, for which he politely spolOgized and
passed on. In few minutes she discovered
that her port-monnaie, containing seventy five
cents, was missing. The young man was evil
IDENTIFY pickpocket.
AN EVIDENCE or PaosrearrY. better
evidence need be desired Of the Importance
with which Covington and Newport are Viewed
abroad, than the fact that all the Cincinnati
papers are compelled to devote q considerable
portion of space to the local Jews Of these
oitios. Tho Tmss now devotes column to
Newport and Covington. Of course, their re.
porter Is "humorist." ..... .'..', '.'
LET IrBE DoSR At 0Ncg.-We again call the
attention Of our City Fathers to the necessity
Of having the names Of the streets posted upon
the corners. 1t would add grsstly to tho con
vonisnce Of citizens, and to strangers would
be of incslculabls benefit. l'
A sPrRIrUALIsT.-A Frenchman was lodged
In Jail last night, by one Of our Marshals,
having been found lying in the street In
state of perfect obliviousness, caused by COM
munioatlon with sundry spirits.
REWARD FOR CHAMps.-Handbills have been
received in our city, announcing reward Of
I'VE hundred dollars fol. the arrest of Champs,
who recently escaped from the Lexington jail.
FAIR.-The fair for the baneato the Keptou
Cadets will commence this evening. In the
afternoon the company will parade through
the principal streets Of tho city.
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NEWPORT NEWS,

SuBPoENAs IssUEp.-- Mr.. ssllmsn had num-
berof suhpoenss placed in his hand, issued from
the Hamilton County (Ohio) Court of Common
Pleas, to be served on sundry citissns Of New
port who are cognisant OF important matters
relating to tho kidnapping of the negro Wag-
goner, by Stewart and Weaver, Of Cincinnati.
Although under no legal Oompulsion to testify
in the csse yet their interest in the tran ssction
will induce most, if not all of thsm, to attend
tho Court. The matter will be Investigated by
the Grand Jury to-day. 1'ar
TEE ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF
INToxIoATING DRINKs ON SuspAY.--The mo-
ton Of Mr.. Hayman, In the City Council, for
the repeal Of this ordinance was made tho spe-
DIAL order for next Thursdsy evening. What
action the Conncil may finally take in the
matter, We are not able to predict, but we are
certain if it bo repealed it will not add to the
present government of the Sabbath in the city.
SUSPENSION OLA FLOUR RMERcHANT.-Charles
Grote, -four dealer on, the corner of Jefferson
and York streets, left for parts unknown day
or two since, much to the discontinue Of sun
dry creditors. II Is believed that full exhibit
of his debts and assets would show O large
preponderanoe of the former over the latter. I,
FINALE OF A FieHT.--T. D. Edwards and G..
W. Root were fined SIS and costs each, by
Esquire Payne, on Saturday morning last.
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SUICIDE BY DRowNING--AN UNKNOWN MAN
browns HIMSELF IN THREE FEET OF WArER.
Coroner Carey was called upon, on Saturday
afternoon, to hold an inquest upon the body
Of q man who was found dead in the river.
near Columbis, in Spencer Township. After
Jury had been empanneled several wit
nesses were sworn, but their testimony was
very unsatisfactory.
The man was wholly unknown, an d nothing,
although every effort was made, could be-
learned in regard to his name, business OF
previous history. He had been seen on the
rivers edge, and some persons had watched
him wade out into the stream until the water
almost reached his vast, when he deliberately
laid down and never rose again. Noticing
this they hurried to the spot, only to find that
he had succeeded In his melancholy inten-
ton. 'tt Hf.'Hh },|
The Jury rendered verdict Of self.dcstruc-
ton by drowning, upon the strength of a
large amount Of testimony which we have
compressed into the above paragraph. The
determination of the man to accomplish his
purpose must have been very great, OF he
must have failed, 80 shallow was the water at
the point where his sadness and the oiroam-
stance made his fate.
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FART III.
GRAND BANQUET.
PART ".
GRAND BALL,

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT TO QUEEN CRY
BEAUTY.-Eyery accident is doubly painful,
no matter to whom it happens; for not re
fined and cultivated nature but feels q pang
when told the misery another is compelled
to bear. But when by one of these single
spark of beauty is destroyed, the sadness
reaches all the world, and gives life and birth
unto fourfold woe. .. ...
A few evenings ago lovely girl, residing
in the Seventeenth Ward, was made the
victim of the explosion of camphene lamp.
She was unfortunately filing it while it was
lighted, and the vapor catching Ere, impaired
the liquid flame to her person. Her neck
and face, and chest, were horribly burnt, and
although her screams brought her parents
and her betrothed, who happened 10 be Wis
iting her at the time, to her side, their efforts
were without avail, and before they succeeded
in quenching the fire that almost took her
life, her facial beauty had been despoiled
forever. .........
She is now recovering from the effects of the
accident and Is permitted to see her friends,
who are moved to tears when they behold the
wreck of the loveliness they knew before.
There is no consolation for such woe as this,
but in the fact. that however gre,t the power Of
the element to destroy the body, it's fiery
fingers could not catch particle of that divine
beauty which seemed to have found in her
nature an exhaustless mine. It could pluck the
roses from her cheeks, but not the lilies from
her heart; the former, soon or later, must have
faded, the latter bloom eternal.
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POLICE CoURT.-As usual on Saturday, there
was considerable business before the Police
Court. Beside the ordinary number Of charges,
the continued cases throughout the week were
disposed of, and the session was therefore
somewhat longer than usual. The following
were the most important cases. .aba z
As most Of our readers are already aware,
fellow named William Neely entered pawn
brokers Office on the corner of Fourth and
Sycamore, on Friday last, and leaping over
the counter, stole $3.50, with which he was in
the act Of leaving tho establishment, when the
proprietor, who happened to be momsntarily
absent, entered and arrested him. The case
was so palpable that he had not word to say
in his defense and Judge Lowe committed him
to await q trial for grand larceny before the
next term of the Court Of Common Pleas, in
default of bail to the amount Of $4,000. lts
One day last week an issue Of this paper
contained an account Of the arrest Of woman,
named Jane Goodin, who was charged with
having caused her daughter to become, prema-
turely, a mother, by the combined effect Of
brutal assault, under the circumstances, and
the administration Of some medicine. The case
Is somewhat angular one, and the character
Of all tho parties seems, from the evidence, to
bo rather bad; but in view Of all the facts,
Judge Love considered it best to hold her 10
answer the charge before the next term Of the
Court Of Common Pleas, in the sum of $500.
Ellen Kief, the girl who was arrested few
days ago for stealing q quantity Of money
from Mrs. Jobe, on the corner Of Longworth
and m-streets, was sent to the House of
Refuge until she becomes of age She is but
fourteen years old, and had heretofore borne
quite an excellent character. In regard to
the theft, it is almost certain; SO great was
the faith the family with which she resided
reposed in her, that it would have gone un-
discovered until doomsday, but for the van
ity which, even at this early age, manifests
itself in most of the female sex. She would
dress herself gaily, and the fact created sus-
pcion, for her friends were inquisitive enough
to ask themselves and each other how and
where she came by the money which pur-
chased so many articles of wearing apparel.
Their curiosity having thus been set on foot,
the secret was soon discovered. But this is
not the only instance, although the method
may be somewhat out Of the usual order, In
which vanity has been known TO PUNISH it's
posssssor.
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A BURGLAR SHOT AT AND BADLY WouDNRD.
A few nights ago the house of man named
Pullen, who resides at or near Glendale, was
feloniousy entered by fellow who, in all
probability, will commit no more burgsries on
this earth II the popular notion Ia regard to
departed spirits be correct. There happened
to be no one At hone but young man, who It
appears had been left for the purpose Of taking
care of the house in the absence Of the family,
and he hearing the burglar in his endeavors to
enter 1t, stationed himself with pistol, awaiting
the eresult. Unfortunately, the fellow succeeded,
and the young man ared. Tho burglar turned
and ran short distance but then fell and was
unable to rise. He was taken up and carried
back to tho house by some persons who hap :.
penedlto bs near, whore his wounds were dressed
and where he still lies In quite critical
condition, w '5aht
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AMUsE MENTs.

WOODS THEATEa.--The manager Of this
theater having sequence Of the failure other
arrangemspts, and Of the great snscea, Of Mr. An.
to continue their engagement tor apoth week, they
n,S. II sSslsessss sEsSs Ply y
creation Is put upon the stage, and
will no doubt take advantage Of the opportunity
now offered to witness the classic drama
Mr.. Anderson had q crowded house at his benefit on
Saturday evening" and being warmly called for after
the play returned his thanks to the audience for the
liberal patronage bestowed upon him during his un.
usually long engagement. L'4
This week snYLocK, The LADY OF LYoNs-i In which
Mr.. A.. has obtaued as .'Claude Me!notte'' a great
reputa' and perhaps THE KING OF THE Con- aONs-
will be produced In fine style. We predict for Mr.
Anderson and Miss Ellsworthy a continued success,
and patronage commensurate with their merits.
NATIONAL THEArER-This evening Julia
translation from the German play u that name; and
preventative Of the part we have reason TO doubt
necessarily loses somewhat In the Enelish. 1t 10
excelleptly we'll adapted to the fair Julas Style Her
psrsonation al we have seen il, 10 artistic and pa.
thetc, and she " II portrays the broken heart of
loving woman, whose sincerity tried by too pain
ful aud severe test. ..rs..r.r. .l,...,... ...
THE PAIGE CoScERr.-To.morrow evening
the st THE subscription concert, by Professor r.
will be given at Smith & Nixons Hall. The pro.
sramme is carefully selected and includes the grand
"L'Etoie du Nord," Que Of the most delicious NOR
Of the opera, which heard several times at
It's first representa- ions in this country. We pre-.
sumo the concert will be well attended, and we feel
sure that those present will be very agreseby enter
tancd. If' H.-.n-..'
CoNoERr BY THE CrcELIA SocIErY.--This
excellent society, certainly the best IN the city,
nounce concert to take Place At Smith \ Nixon's
Hall, on Tuesday, November 20, the proceeds to be
devoted to The purchase Of u piano for the singing
department Of the Catholic Institute. We do not
know what the programme will be, but are safe Ia
saying that whstever 1t may be, It will be we'll sung
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
AT their regular session yesterday morning.
the County Commissioners passed orders
amounting, In the aggregate, to $2,959 SO, of
which $l27 81 were to John A. Smith for sun
dries furnished Lick Run Lunatic Asylum ;
$658 " for maintaining inmates of Housesof
Refuge one month $511 so to J. Musssr,
balance on stone furnished Carthage Lnnatic
Asylum; $252 % for bread furnished Lick Run
Lunaetio Asylum; and $500 90 to various per-
sons for lumber, vegetables, &C., furnished
same institution. '''+ ."
A resolution was also passed authorizing the
immediate reconstruction of the bridge over the
canal In Sycamore Township, which has re-
Gently fallen down, under the direction Of
James B. Bell, Esq., at an expense not exceed.
ing $500.
Michael Dugan, Benjamin Hamilton and
Thomas Glenn we're discharged from Jail, owing
to their inability to pay fines and costs charged
against them.
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ANOTHER CONFIDENCE GAME.- Yesterday
morning, while an elderly man named Mil
Ter, from Parkersburg, Va, was aauntering
along the Levee, he was accosted by gentle
man, with whose appearance and dslneanor
he was immediately captivated, and fami-
liar conversation ensued. After having ex-
hausted nearly every subject of interest, the
young man stated that he was going to take
passage for St. Louis, on board the steamboat
Mariana; that his sister purposed accompa pany-
ing him, and was already on the boat that
he had q check ON q ST. Louis bank, which
he exhibited, for large amount, but that he
had not money enough in his possession to
pay his passage, and that OF his sister. OBJ
serving that the Virginian believed his story,
he asked the loan of $50, offering to give him
a gold watch, which he held in his hand, i,
and which, from outward appearances, was
worth $3.50, as security for the money. It was
handed over, and the gentleman left, ostensibly
for the purpose Of going to the Mariana, but,
as 1t subsequently, appeared, he took another
direction. Mr.. Miller soon found that the
watch was worth about So, but could not be
persuaded but that the young man was honest,
till be went to the boat and found that neither
he nor his sister had been there Tho obtuse
old gentleman stood abashed for some minutes
before he could realize the fact that he had
been victimized. When he finally compre-
hended his situation, he returned to his hotel
uttering innumersble anathemas upon cities in
general and Cincinnati In particular.
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OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRErENcrs

OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRErENoEs.-
A fellow named John Bowling, who was for
merly bar keeper on the steamboat Lebanon,
was arrested on Saturday last, at the instance
of German, who charged him with obtaining
money bv false pretences, and committed to the
Hammond street Station-house. Tho oiroum-
stances as related to US are as follows:
A few days ago Bowling met the German,
whose name we were unable to learn, and sold
him the bar on the steamer we have named
for $3.50, and as an earnest Of the good faith
in which tho transaction had been made, re-
ceived SOL of the purchase money. He then
went to take charge of the establishment he
had bought, but the Captain refused to allow
him to do so, and he afterUard learned that the
bar had been rssold by tho same party to
another person. oa w
Thinking he had been swindIsd, which in
deed looks very like the truth, hs had war
rant issued for thesrrest of Bowling, which was
placed Immediately in the hands Of an officer
with the result we have stated above. He will
have hearing in all probability this morning
before Judge Lowe. ..U... .I'
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How BUSINESS MAN GAVE CusToNBR A
WARN REoErTIoN.-A man named l.. @. Jen-
kins, on Saturday evening last, went into
the Office Of the United States Express Com.
pany and inquired for package which he
expected to receive by this means from the
East. There was no person in the establish.
ment, however, but an atacAs of the Com.
pany, named j. v. Jones, who was in that
unfortunate condition which is ever the re-
suit of the too free indulgence of passion
for spi itusl liquors. Instead Of delivering
the package, he kicked his customer all
about the office, and finally into the street.
swearing at every blow that "he'd teach him
to come there for apackag ge." Jenkins, not
relishing such reception, and smarting
under the indignity that had been heaped
upon him, had Jones arrested and confined
IN the Hammond street Station-house. This
Is certainly q new method Of treating Gus.
toners and will hardly become popular. "
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A MAN PAYS HIS BMPLoYEEs WITH Blows
A German, named Nicholas 0chsner, who has
wine cellar on Main street, between Eighth
and Ninth, some time ago employed man
named Jacob Bumm to arrange it for him,
which he seemed to have done to his complete
satisfaction. On Saturday he made application
to his employer for some money, but instead Of
paying in coin for the labor he had done, he
assaulted him with wooden hammer used for
the purpose Of taking the bungs ont of barrels,
cut his head in several places and wounded him
quite severely. Ochsner was subsequently, ar
rested, and confined in the Hammond street
station house until he could fnd an opportunity
to tell his story to Judge Lowe, which will be
furnished him, doubtless, this morning. a
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PRoF. RoBBINs's LEoTuRE ON SANITARY Sci
ENoE-The lecture on Sanitary Science, on
Saturday night, at Rev. Mr.. tcolver's Church,
Catherne-street, by Prof Robbins, was not SO
largely attended as the subject or the merit of
the lecturer deserved. This may have been
caused by the fact that it was delivered in
remote part of the city; but still the science
that seems to be the most worthy the attention
Of the public Is the very one which would be
most likely to receive the least of it. The
people do not care to know how to preserve
life SO much as they desire to learn how to en-
joy 1t, and it is hard to make them believe
that obedience to the law of health Is the high
way to pleasure. The Professors knowledge
Of his subject is extensive and his lecture was
good, sometimes eloquent, and should have
been heard by all who are, or intend to become,
parents.
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DAsTARDLY ATTEMPT TO THROW TRAIN
FROM RAILROAD TRACK.--As one of the freight
trains on the Ohio and Missippi Railroad was
nearing the Harlunburg Station, night or
two ago, the engineer, Mr.. q S. Brooks, dis
covered a lot of cross-ties, stumps, &C., on the
track. He reversed the engine and succeeded
in stopping the train just in time to save it
from destruction. We have seldom heard of
more villianous attempt to destroy the lives
OF railroad passengers, a,ad hope the perpetra-
tors may be brought to the punishment their
villainy so much deserves.
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PRISON, JAIL AND HospIrAL.-In the City
Prison, at the close of the week, there we're
l40 prisoners, rs Of them females against
16l the previous week. During the week 46
prisoners were discharged.
In the County Jail there were 8 lunatlcs; q
females; on bread and water; 25 on chain
gang; So in main jail-14l in al, against 131
the week previous.
AT the Commercial Hospital 20 persons were
admitted during the week; rs discharged; 8
born and died.
In the Hospital last evening 143 patients
were under treatment, against 1877 the previous
week. Htfg' : or IF
AT the close of the past week there was but
one case Of smallpox in the Pest-house.
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PoETIcAL READINGS BY THOMAS BUCHANAN
HsAD.--The audience that attended the poeti-
cal readings, at Smith Il Nixon's Hall, on Sa.
turdsy night, by Thomas Buchanan Read, was
quite large, and seemed to be highly delighted.
This artist who paints with word much better
than with colors, read some of the finest of his
intellectual creations; but his audience had
read them before they heard him read, and
knew what was about to fall from his lips.
Still, the entertainment was pleasing one, and
he was frequently, warmly, even vehemently,
applauded
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CINCINNATI MARKET-NoYrMnpn 4.

FIGURING market continues without any per-
ceptible change: the demand 10 limited and local,
but holders continue exceedingly firm and unwilling
20 make any concessions. The sales permitted 10
suporfne at 81 70a4 s0 and ex ira al 81 S5 2S 500
bris. were received the last twenty -four hours.
WHlSKY-The price of this article advanced No.
to-day, with good demand: sales Of LOO brs. at
23S923Hc tho latter rate for wagon.
pRoV1si0Ns-Ths ", EN- MARKET M for AL articles Is very
cline Nothingdone in other articles.
, HOGS.No sales. 1000 were received the last
tweliy-four hours. 1he weather Is too warm for
ofL-saies Of 90 brls. Lin.eed at Sc.
our last sold The auslits, as rssS rsssrds
both grain and color, very superior. ~ brls new
M0lasseB sold ut 40, and 3l5 q Coffee at l2S3Ac
WHEAT-The market isdull and heavy, and prices
are drooping though not Quntaby lower: small saos
C0Rk-There is fair demspd and prices are
steady at 4a9tio on arrival: sales of 900 BUSH st
43c and 5000 bush, to arrive, at 100.
OATS-The market In hIm, with O good demand
sales Of $40 BUSH at s4shc; GOO do at 49,; aud 500
bush. at 46c.
BARLEY-The market is dull but prices are
without special change.
RYE-The market is dull; buyers are offering n
CHEESE-The demand continues active and tho
markets hrm sales OF 500 boxes Wsstern Reserve Of
P0TATOES-The market Is very dull: sales Of 100
brls Nrehanocks at 81 40.
.APPLES-The market 10 dull and prices are up-
changed raes Of 100 brs choice at 81 23 100 brls.
common at 81 %.
BUfTEh-There Is a good demand for prime
Western Reserve, and fair demand for prime roll=
sales Uf 80 ferkius prime Western Reserve vt so s
ferkins fair to prime at l2@l7c.; % tubs choice
Western Reserve Dairy at 2U@12c.
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ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KLL.-A follow

ASSAULT WITH IsTBSr TO KnL.-A follow
named Peter Nolan was arrested and lodged
in the Hammond.strees Station-house, on
Saturday last, upon charge of sssaulting with
1t seems that the parties met near the depot,
and after some hard words they came to harder
blows. During the fight, Drennan's nose was
SO much SO, indeed, that We learn he had not
yet been able to leave his bed. Nolan will
have q hearing before Judge Lowe this morn
to kill will be proved, although the charge
against bim ia Of this nature.