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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-27

An ORpER.-We have been shown al
order from Captain s. B. Smith, agent Of
the Trcedmcn's Bureau in this county, adj
dressed to the negroes, reminding them that
d, citizens ofthe State, it is ESPECIALLY ne.
ce,sary" that they meet promptly and un'
marmuriugIy the demands made upon
them for State and county taxes, and that
they are expected to do so. The order
Was occasioned by refusal on the part OF
some Of the freedmen to meet these de-
mauQs.-LOldom Mirror.
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CONVICTED OF MANsLAuGHTER.-The
trial of Spencer Patterson, negro, for kill
ing Mr.. Jesse \. Carter, in Appomattox,
on the goth of September last, which was
commenced in Appomattox Circuit Court
on Tuesday, was concluded on yesterday,
the jury finding the prisoner guilty of man
slaughter, and fixing his punishment at ten
years confinement in the penitentiary.-
LupcltJurq NelrS.
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FULLER, THE CAPIToL-SQUARE ORATOR.
If this is oar James [Fullerl he should re-
member that he has left here a wife and a
very interesting family of children, and is
not free to play the gay Adonis among the
Hunnicutt fair ones in Richmond.-Ler-
iugtOn Gazette.
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A MEASURE OF RELrEF.-Thc people of
Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi, are
maturinga scheme for the maintenance OF
women and children of deceased Confede-
rate soldiers. They propose to dispose OF
large tracts of land in small lots in the
northern and European markets, and APP
propriate ten per cent. of the sales for the c
erection and support Of an asylum when
shall be open to all soldiers widows ana
orphans who are unable to support them
selves. The business men OF Memphis
have subscribed one hundred thousand
dollars in aid of the enterprise.
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The Markets.

New York, April ga. M.-5.2O's, 49,
registered, ex-interest, l054l051a; do
coupons, 100 48lO97s. Exchange, 1898
sight, IlOla. Gold, 1891. Flour loo
15c. better. Wheat 2G3c. better. Corr
lsalc. lower. Pork firm. Lard quiet
Whisky firm. Cotton lc. better, and
ouoted at 26c. Freights firm.
NEW YORK, April 26-P. M.-Cotton &c
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UorEL RoBBERY.-Yestcrday afternoon
about o'clock the SuSquehanna Hotel,
corner Of Calvert and Franklin streets, was
robbed Of quantity of bed clothing. 1t
is supposed the articles were taken by a
party who lodged in the room, and who left
the house about the time the robbery was
committed. lie registered himself as be-
ing from Dinwiddic county, Va, and left
IN tie room stencil plate for marking
clothing, having on il the name Of Julia
MAhOne. -EuLnnnre Sltn, 2GM.
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IMPORTANT BRIDGE CoMPLETED.-A tele-
gram received here yesterday announced
the gratifying information that the railroad
bridge across the Tennessee river at Bridge
port, which was washed away some time
since, has been rebuilt, and trains will pass
over it to-day.-Lynchb,ug Ne,cS, 26h.
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Pu>T-uFFICE DEpAETMENT.-The Finance
Bureau Of the Postal Department is ac-
lively engaged in issuing the instructions
10 tie pos,mas,crs throughout the country
respecting the new registration OF letters,
which will commence Oh the lSt day OF
June next.
Within the last two weeks large num-
Ter Of post-otiices have been established,
established, or rcOpcncd in Virginia,
West Virginia, aud other southern States,
whist 10 time is lost i'll supplying vacan-
Gle, Of postmastcrS by resignation, removal
Of residence, not taking the oath, or other
causes. Special agents. Of the department
give assurances Of increasing energy and
hope Oh tine part Of the South.-Sun.
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THE VACANT OVERWHELMINGLY Gene
raj Stanbery had long consultation this
afternoon with the President as to what
course should be pursued with regard to
the vacant offices throughout the country.
1t was decided that none should be closed
up, but that they should be put in charge
OF assistants and special agents.-WorId.
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The daughter Of Mr.. Edward White
whose remarkable illness was mentioned IN
the Express two or three days since. spoke
and received nourishmcnt yesterday for the
first time in the last t'centy- one days. We
learn from the esteemed minister who has
been in constant attendance upon hel
that she expressed herself as having been
perfectly sensible of all that passed around
her during her illness. She mentioned
several scenes and events that occurred a,
her bedside, which at the time were o.
rainrul interest TO her, though she was un
able in any way to express, or even init
mate, her cognizance of them. This is one
az IN, most remarkable cases that has eVel
occurred in this community.-PeseSot"!
Express.
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FIRE IN KING GEORGE CoUNTY.-We are
sorry to hear that the dwelling house OF
S. Wexford Corbin, Esq, Of Farley
Vale" King George county, was destroyed
by fire on Tuesday morning esd. Apor-
ton of the furniture was saved. The
valuable library of Commander Mathew
+. Maury, father-in- of Mr.. Corbn, was
lost. The insurance was 1000 the loss
probably about notwithstanding
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REFUSAL oF THE PRESIDENT To ISSUE \
CoNNl~>IoN.-It viii hc remembered that
a short time since eX-Rcpresentatire kaS-
son, Of Iowa, was elected by the PoSt-oiii &c
Department rs special commissioner to
visit Europe to obtain lower and more uni
form rates Of international postage, and To
confer with the Paris Congress on the me
tr.r system OF weights and measures. His
Instructions were given, some OF the funds
we're advanced, and his passage engaged.
III, commission, however, required the
Signature OF the President, which has
tim, TAR been peremptorily refused. Mr..
hasson and the Post-oiiice Department are
.a a dilemma, for the President seems i'm.
uoyable.-E1 rHeJS Chronicle.
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The Rev. Lewis Robertson, gentleman
OF color, mailing from Pennsylvania, who
las been operating with negroes in tins
county and Caroline for the last year,
preaching and proiessedly lending, trading,
aud selling them horses, has been detected
~ stealing horses, and has left for parts
unknown frederickSbarg Herald.
Frederick Douglass was beaten as can
dldate tor the New York Convention to
amend the Constitution by Hon. Freeman
Clarke. The vote stood-Clarke, So;
Douglass, Al.
Reyerdy Johnson, Jr., has consented TO
run for Judge Of the City Court Of Balti-
more.
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Louisiana Affairs.

NV ORLEANS, April 25.-The work or
the Roman creya>>c has been ordered tc
Ire suspended Tor want of funds, labor, and
material. The efforts of the planters 10
raise funds, mentioned yesterday, We're
Unsuccessful. The loss by this crcyaSse is
over 81, 100000.
General Mower, the bureau commits
>lourr, Is furnishing rationS as far as posi-
bic IN the destitute Of the oyertlowed sec
t.Ou>.
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The Daily Journal Democrat), of New,
ark, N. j., advocates the e.ect'ch y,
George Peabody as President o. liz
United States.
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TRIPLETs.-A COW belonging to Mr..
James Harris, who resides on Water street,
Alexandria, gave birth some days ago to
thrna calves
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AIRS, N. III. THORNTON
has taken the
PICUM HONS

on Governor and Ross streets, and will be pre-
pared by the 10th of April to accommodate perma'
nent transient, day boarders, and members Of the
LEGISLATURE. The rooms are large, airy, and hand
somely furnished. The location is very central,
and combines everything to make 1t desirable.
ap Sim
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to dispose Of my property 10 the follow
ing manner:
SIX THOUSAND TICKETS AT ONE DOLLAR
EACH.
EVERY TICKET DRAWS A PRIZE, NO BLANKS.
Pirs. Prze.-Houss and Lot 7os on Marshall
street. near Mumf0rd, :? 900. ,.-,-,,
second Prize.-Houss and Lot 7Os. adjoining the
above ~. 900. -
Third Prizs.-One Grover & Baker Sewing Ma.
Fourth Prizs-Brocads Silk Dress. $50.
The other prizes Will range from nIty Genus 10
twenty dollars. consisting OF
Zephyr worsted Hand made shawls,
Children's Ready made Dresses,
6entlemen's Fine Dress shirts,
Cuffs and Collars, Neck Ties,
Butterflies, Suspenders,
Walking Canes, Pipes,
Perfumery, Tides. Lamp Mats,
Pin Cushions. Ladies Worsted Hoods,
Cufs and Collars Wells Mits, Nets,
silk and White Bodies, Infant Sacks and Socks,
and many otG er articles too numerous 10 mention.
Also, Furniture, making all told -, 900.
The drawing will be conducted by committee
Of competent and respectable citizens. The real
estate will be delivered thirty days after the draw.
Ing free OF inc umbrance. The distribution OF the
other prizes will take place the day after the
drawing, which Is intended to be the LIST day oil
Nav or IA quick "a all the tickets are sold. Tick
cts can be had at the offices Of the following gen.
tlemen who have kindly consented to assist me
Marx Miteldorfer, AIS Broad street; Mr.. q.
Fisher, Druggist, No. 10 Broad street W n. ~
Ter corner Broad and Gilm-r streets Mr.: A. Bic
ner, New Market Hotel; Mr.. John stTefsr mar;
shall and Catherine streets b. r. hohler, h'
Dt0A0 ''''' PRINCIPAL OFFICE
7oS MARSHALL STREET, NEAR MUMFoRD'
where drawing and distribution will take place.
Rank in trust. and refunded to ticket holders III
Care no drawing JOHN q, 3; a LAwSs r. .,,:,
| an l3-aodts Richmond, Va.
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DOBERT BRIGGS, BOOT ANDHS1
IL SHOE MAsUFACTCRER, No:
Twelfth. between Main and Franklinv
streets, makes to order LADIES' and GEN.
TLEMEN'S BOOTS and SHOES Of the best mate.
rial and workmanship that can be obtained, and
on terms as reasonable as the same quality can be
made anywhere. A call is respectfully solicited
NJ B.-Rspsiring neatly done,
Twelfth street between Main and Franklin.
fe1-3m
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an cots between Fifteenth and Seventeenth.
r AN MANUFACTURING ALL

John DOOLEY, HAT MANUFAC-
Square, Main street, Richmond, Va, Is now IL
In receipt of all tn" staple and fancy styIss.
Of HATS and CAPS for the spring trade. The mer-
chant. OF Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
will find In this stock tn. very best assortment OF
goods In the Hat line. Their trade Is respectfully
| Solicited. His experience OF upwards OF thirty
wears In the trade In Richmond justines him In
saying that he knows what kind Of goods will SUIT
the people, and he Is determined to keep them.
Amongs st the latest styles received are the = bou-
leysrds" "Cordovas, :" " Black Crook" new
style "Saratosa," &C., sc. nh
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BOARDING AND LODGING.
Mrs. MONTAGUE,

BOARDING. - Mrs. MONTAGUE,
ID on Bank street between Ninth and Tenth
streets, south side the Capitol Square, has fur.
nished attic room suitable for gentleman and
his wife or two gentlemen, if early applied for
Terms of board will be very moderate. Can also
accommodate eight or ten day-boarders.
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dexter HOUSE, formerl Y Parish
- House, Charlottesville. Va, having recently
changed hands. and been raftted and rsfurntshsd
with new and elegant furniture, is now prepared
TO give as good Accommodations, and at az reason-
able terms, as any house In any part OF Piedmont
Virginia. JAMES M. PolNDEAIEh ~,
an ls-lm Proprietors.
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SMOKING TOBACCO.-We are agents
y for the following celebrated brand. Q, sN.
Harris, of Louisa county, Va. We offer tns To-
bacco In quantities At the manufacturer prices
and will be glad 10 serve our friends ana tns
lie viz: "Cherokee," In half one, ana tso
pound packages; Yacht Club /" In hsii Ans or o,
pound packages +" Golden Leaf" In hsri ssr o"'
pound packages. JohAs.s n,h arrest
u.
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MEDICINES, &c.

ERESH CONGRESS w A Il X X,
Il Fresh Empire Water, Fresh Columbian Wa
ter, for sale by the case or bottle by
MEADE & BAkER, Druggists,
aplS Ninth and Franklin streets.
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NREAT INDICTMENT TO Sc
CURE A HOME.

In consequence of leaving the country, propose
to dispose Of my property il the follow
ing manner:
cry TuOUSAyD TICKETS AT ONE DOLLAE
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Special TO the Dispatch.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF CrRRRscr,
WAsHISGTos, April %, 1907.
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YNRUSSES, TRUSSES.-I have just
the bss, truss In use for retention and radical cure
OF Hernia. Also, WHITES ABDOMINAL SUP
PORTER. JOHN w. BISON, Drugsst,
NH 1? Main and Third streets.
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DIED.

Z
HUMPHREY. On Friday, the 23d instant at 2
O'Clock P. NJ, after a short and painful illness.
ANNE E., beloved wife of Walter M. Humphrey
in the 36th year of her age
She has only gone home to the land of her rest
TO be numbered for aye with the perfectly blest;
Where the fear of the grave is unfelt and unknown
For It's earth,rard the shades of the valley are
thrown.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral on to -morrow, Sunday, the
25th, at nj from her late residence, LIST street
west, near II street north.
REYNOLDS. On the 23d instant, at the resi-
dence Of n; " Hiihron; Esq; No. 81 sth street
States Marine Corps, aged As years and for many
years orderly to the conmandant.
His funeral will take place on Sunday 18th inst i,
at , clock p. IN. His friends and acquaintance
respectfully invited to attend.
Ferguson. On the oath instant at the resi- :.
denCe of her parents. street north, between ID
and Sd streets east. JESSIE f., only laughter OF
Beniami S. and Martha E. Ferguson.
The friends of the family respectfully invited
to attend her funeral on tomorrow. at 3 o'clock
p. m.
BELL. On the I'D inst, in Montgomery coun-
-, Md, ADA PINCKNEY. aged one month and
twenty seven days, daughter of John w. and
Elizabeth A. Bell, Of that county.
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ALxxAspRxA AND VlofHIrY.-Ths Alexau.
drfa 0Asette OF yesterday sAyst
Court 81 ss e
HIS associates, q company fofmeA for tine par
pose Of carrying on brick maxim on an exten-
sfve scale m this county, We understand tbat
einiA Scott q tract of 100 acres OF land, called
Waterloo, on the Washingtoa and Alexandria
Turnpike, about miles from Washington,
for the sum OF $1,000, and hav We contra cted for
the necessary machinery, the cost Of which
will 30 about $50. 900, and by means of which
the company expect to turn out 10000 bricks
per day during the season. The clay is said to
be OF excellent quality, I'D mirably suited for
the purpose. and the enterprise bids fair to oe
very successful.
The heavy rains OF wednesday night washed
,Aiexandria Railroad, a few miles from this
city, and as the train yesterday morning was
coming in, the timber over 1t gave way, and
ons and Ss out
damaged. Another small bridge over Owl
Run was also washed away, but has been
replaced, and the trains are all running rsgu-
larry again. The washing away Of these
bridges caused slight delay In the arrival OF
the freight train, which did not reach Union
street this morning until after change hours.
Smoot, Esq, counsel for w. II. Price, charged
with setting fire to the property of Mr. Jonn
Summers, on Wednesday night last, made APP
grant On the gro ground that the case might be
presented to the County Court, which has ju-
risdiction, on Monday week, and that after
hearing the evidence, 1t could decide as to the
propriety OF bailing.
The sheriff Of Somerset county, Md arrived
IN this city yesterday, with requisition from
Gov. Swami. upon the Governor of Virginia,
for two colored men, HaiIett and Scott, con-
fined in the county Jail of this county, on a
charge of felony. The prisoners were deliv-
cred mp this morning, and. in charge Of the
sheriff, left this evening for Snow HUI, Md,
the county seat OF Somerset county.
The post once at FarmWel1, Loudoun coun-
ty, has been re established, Joseph Arundle,
postmaster. Once at Waterloo, FauQuier
county, is discontinued. Papers and letters
now go to Warrenton.
A charter was this morning granted by the
Circuit Court OF this county to the Virginia
Land Company. recently organized IN this
city, of which ]. s. Barbour is president, and
w. III. Marbury secretary and treasurer.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal bonds ad-
yertised to be sold atauction to- day, by Messrs.
Neeson and Beach, commissioners, were with
hYQ xsyn
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AFFAIRS III MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md
We clip the following items from the Rock i'll,

AFFAIRS III MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD
We clip the following items from the Rock vile
Sentinel of esterday:
The Circuit Court for this county is still in
session. A large number Of cases, both civil
and criminal, have been disposed OF during the
present week. It is thought court will not rise
before the middle Of next week.
Mrs. Ann M. Forrest, widow of the late
Benz s. Forrest, has sold her house and lot, in
this place. to Mr.. Philemon Griffith, for the
sum of Sl,400.
We understand that it has been decided to
contin ne the camp meeting at Hyattsto wn until
Monday next.
We were visited yesterday by the heaviest
rain OF the season. For more than two hours
the rain came down in torrents, and our streets
were almost submerged in water.
The County Commissioners, at their meeting
on Tuesday last appointed the following gen.
tlemeL Judges OF election tor the present year !:
First District-Zadoc Talbot, (Return,) Remus
G. Dorsey, jonathan d. Barnesley. Second
Dstrct-Wiiliam Williams, (Retarn,) Thomas
Young. Solomon Dowden. Third District
Samuel s. Hays, (Return) George Brewer,
Richard w. Williams. Fourth Distribution.
Lyddane, (Return,) Nathaniel Ciagett, Robt.
L. Adamson Fifth District-Saml s. Cashell,
(Return,) Isaac Burton, Jr., Oliver H. F.
Clark.
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CITY ITEMS.

ACARD.-That the public may not be misied
oy Advertisements ana stAtsments, g Official"
and Otherwise. relative 10 the award OF a gold
meoai for Sewing Machines At the Paris Exit
oit'op we desire TO state that the machines Of
tAe Grorcv d Baker mauufacture were not
exnlbited, and consequently not tested a. all at
the Paris Exhibition. Respectfully.
E E,F DAVE & GATHER.
Agents Grover e Baker S. n Co..
"a Markat Spac0
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Aoc SEVENTH STREET. a
TO PERSONS RENOvATING.
REDUCED PRICES FOB CASH.
1876

Having the largest and choicest Stock in the Dis
trict, and wishing to reduce it as much pos.
sible during the summer in order to make room for
fall purchases, we shall offer for the next two
months at reduced prices for cash, choice selec
PXPERHANGINGs, WINDOW SHADES,
OVAL PICTURE FRAMES,
PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS,
WALNUT BRACKETS,
CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, &c.
Also, always on exhibition and sale few choice
PAINTINGS and ENGRAVINGS.
To those needing the above we would say please
call and examipe our Goods, and compare quality
and prices before purchasing.
T. MARKRITER,
No. 466 Seventh street,
Eight doors above Odd Fellows Hall,
lie IT, ms between % and e streets,
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
u UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIC


On the petition Of WILLIAM B. BATES, ad-
ceased OF Mansfield. Mass praying for the exten
sion of patent granted to the said George Well;
man the 9Th day Of December, 1883, and reissued
the 3Oth day Of July, 1867, for an Improvement In
Stripping Top Flats for Carding Machines: for
seven years from the expiration Of said patent
which lakes place on the 9Th day o. December 1881
Patent ONCE on MONDAY the 18th day of November
next, at II o'clock m; and all persons are notified
TO appear and show cause, ii any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent ONCE their objections, specially
set forth in writing at least scnty days before the
day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party
to be used at the said hearing must be taken and
IN &C. Sn tns Tss Of the Of
Dispositions and other papers relied upon as testi.
the day Of hearing; the arguments, any, within
ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered also that this notice be published In the
Republican and the Intelligencsr, Washington, D.
C. and in the Journal. Boston, Massachusetts. once
week for three successive weeks; the first OF said
publications to be at least sixty days previous to
the day Of hearing. 7. ". THEAkER.
aul5-w3w Commissioner of Patents,
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THE RIVER FRONT. AUGUST oath. 1867
The steamer Wawaset, with good mum Der Of
pleasure seekers of both sexes, made regular
trip to Mount Vernon this morning. She will
make an extra trip this afternoon.
Harrey's Wharf-Arrived-Steam Pho.
neer, Olden, Accotinck, wood for Harvey,
CLARK & Given.
Corter's Wharf.-Arrived-Sch Eleanor
I Rhea, Port Deposit, with l20, 900 feet of lum.
Der Mohun Son; Brave, Bradley, to take a
cargo OF manure 10 Elizabeth river Va.
FoUler's Wharf.-Arrived-Sc J. S. Brag-
don. Newcomb, Boston, ice for Washington &
Georgetown Ice Company. and furniture for
dealers.
Doodle, Martin, to GEORGETOWN, to load with
coal for an Eastern ports; Isabella, Phillips,
down the river, light.
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OxssKsu1rs IN iWAsaIxoroM-Tns Provs.
dence Jopruat seys: the dismissal Of 90 many
clssts in tho Treasury Departmsat ana the
expected dismissal Of moro, sAould stop the
tide Of youaG men flowing 10 Warrington in
search of government employment The OBJ
jections to seeking service in tbs departments
arc two: II lie difficult 70 obtain, Impossible 70
nine.tenths OF the applicants, and is not worth
holding in the rare Instances In which II ID Oh.
tanned. The almost inevitable result, when q
young man has succeeded In the an wise At
tempt to get place in enc OF the executive de-
partments, is to besiege the sources OF iuflu-
ence, for promotion. He discovers ut once, II
he has family, what he should have seen In
the beginning, that his salary will not support
him in that expensive place. He Is dlscontent-
ed: he has waeted his time In seeking what DOES
not satisfy him, and too often Ia the long inter-
val engaged in boring every ono whom he sup
posed had influence, he has lost has taste for
steady labor. and has not improved his self
respect or sweetened his temper. One of the
last places which we would recommend a
young man Of good health and good ability to
apply for 10 q clerkship in Washington. 1t
gives him q distaste, ofIen a disc qualification.
for other employment; 1t offers no scope to his
ambition, and he is liable to be removed with
every change of administration, or at any ca
Price of the appointing power. For young
women the chances of appointment are less
even than for men. The places are fewer, and
the applications are tnnumerable; and as some
Of the clerks dismissed are women, we hope
thst none of them will tempt their doubtful
fortunes in Washington. where go few Of them
have found remunerative employment, and
where SO many have met with sore disappoint-
ment