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Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-26
ExrrED STATES AND orarp sEorRrrIEs-

Gold was on the decline yesterday The
following are the New York quotations
Opened at 145B, was 1454 at 1925, last
at noon, and closed at 144s at 8 P. NJ.
Dealers here were paying IA and hold
ing at 1453.
Government securities are lower; the
following are yesterday New York quota
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-26

The work 81 the reaper As done,
And the golden woodlands redden
In the blood of the dying sun.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-26
Certificates Five Dollars Each.

Five thousand DOlla-s 10 be Donated 10 d
ORPHANS OF ST. LOIIa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-29
THE HOLYOKE DAM.

A tour of examination, such as few would
like TO undertake. has just been made By j. Davis Of
nolyoke and Jonas Kendall Of birmingham, OF the sta
bIty and longevity OF theGreat Hoyoke dam. usi-
less attended with much danger and annoyance. The
dam is constructed huge logs Land from two TO four
feet apart dollhouse fashion santng back to the bed OF
the river about 90 feet and covered wthyery heavy
pl anng, and with boiler plates the aIex Over un
der. and around these logs Messrs. DAVIS and Kendall
orawled with the greatest or difficulty distance OF 800
feet Their rubber clothing torn In their efforts proved
no protection In the pouring water and misty atmOs-
phee. After enduring almost incredible and IA
tgue. and making thorough and careful examination
OF the condition OF the DAM they started back arriving
at their starting point considerably exhausted after an
absenee VI 1ye hours. lBoston Commercial bulletin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-29
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN COLLEGE.

The Trustees of the Lehigh University Of
Pennsylvania have initiated excellent scheme OF
teal instruction. Mr.. r. p Rothwell, T.. graduate
OF tho Institute at Troy and Of the Ecole des Mines in
Paris, has been appointed Demonstration of Practical
Mining He will give short OF descriptive leo
lures TO tho students in mining engineering and then
take them to the mines at intervals during term time
and during tho long Summer vacation only to display
the working Of the mines but 10 let them work there
under his direction. Mr.. II. Stanley Goodwin, c. E.
Valley Railroad, has been appointed Demonstration OF
Civil Engineering, and WILL after preliminary instruction
ny lectures and diagrams, take the students in that
branch the road 10 the details OF location aud con-
strucon the building OF bridges and oulyerts the load
and unloading of freight trains aud OF
keeping railroad accounts. These fOm entirely new
feature In collegiate instruction. OF which many students
will be glad 70 avail themselves
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Mr.. Dickens last Reading.

Carroll Hall was dcnsely crowded last evening
to hear Dickens for the last time in Washing.
ton. Many persons who sought for tickets were
obliged to turn away disappointed. There were
no seats As announced, Mr. Dickens read
Nicholas Nickleby at Mr.. Squeer's School,"
and Boots at the Holly Tree Inn" Many people
believe that Mr.. Dickens Is himself the veritable
Nicholas, and filed the position of usherin that
celebrated institution OF learning. BE that as 1t
may, the story is life-like portraiture of many
school OF the sort which formerly disgraced
portions Of England.
Mr.. Dickens reading Of the incidents and oc-
currences at Dotheboy's Hall gave great salts
faction, and were true to the history OF the man
agement Of that resort, where the Young idea
was trained to shoot. Boots was capitally rem.
dered, and the entire entertainment was an occa-
sion Of the deepest interest. At the close Mr..
Dickens was enthusiastically applauded. He
took his leave In a neat speech, In which he said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: In all probability
shall never see your faces again; but can assure
you that yours have yielded me as much pleasure
as have given you.
Thus ended the most highly delightful enter
tainment that the citizens Of Washington have
ever enjoyed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
,KATIYo TOURNAMENT AND CARNIVAL.
EsS IA 11 1f wv

The Directors bog leave to announce that the FIRST
GRAND SKATING ToURNAMENT And CARNIVAL
combined. will take place THIS Saturday AFTER
NOON, commencing at I o'clock.
The arrangement are complete, and tho grandesl
this occasion, The knights will appear In full cos
tune. The fitting arena Will DO Immediately IA front
fall view Directly after tho fitting the Park will
be magnineenty illuminated with two Magnesium
knight will crown tho Queen u Love and Beauty,
and select her attendant Maids Of Honor who will b
a goTgeous display Of fireworks, VIII be drawn BY
the knights In trumphal procession around the Park
engaged for the especial enjoyment Of the visitors
skating.
while the skaters onlivoned BY tho stirring strain
% fyl Bra.s DAnd. those inside will be equally de-
lighted with the soft and enchanting movements VI III,
the dance. -
Strict order will DO secured by tho presence Of suf
heent police force.
By order oftLe DIRECTORS
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Presentation Of the British minister.

Presentation Of the British Minister.
Mr.. Edward Thornton, the new English Min
lister, was formally presented to the President
yesterday. Mr.. Z. Glare Ford, the secretary Of
the British Legation, and Mr.! Seward were pres
emit. The presentation ceremonies took place In
the Blue Room. After the introduction Sir Ed.
wsrd Thornton presented his credentials and
ssid;
SIN: have the honor TO deliver into your Ex-
cellency's hands a letter addressed to you by Her
Majesty Queen Victoria, accrcdltlng me as Her
also rsseived Her ordsrs 10 assure
your Exccllency Of her sincere friendship, and
and prosperity Of the nation over which you SO
worthily preside.
Her Msjesty's Government and the English
thy shown by Ike people OF the untea Staten on
the occasion OF the death OF my lamented prede-
cessor. ALLOW me to assure your Excellency
that shall do my best to take his place In their
affections, and to strengthen the relations Of cor
dial friendship which happily sabsist, and which
maintain, between the two countries.
In this pleasing task 1 am confident that may
count Upon the support and assistance Of your
Excellency, well as Of the distinguished states
| men who compose your Cabinet .and the Legis.
lature Of this great nation.
The President replied as follows;
MR.. THORNTON: Your Queen enjoys more
sympathy Of the American people. The people
OF the United States will believe that she is en-
tirely sincere in the kindly message which, under
her command, you have delivered to me. And
this belief will encourage them to hope for a
speedy and amicable adjustment of all matters In
| difference between Her Majcsty's Government
| and the Government Of the United States. Yonr
late predecessor, Sir Frederick Bruce, without
| any disobedience to instructions, or any want of
regard to British interests, won the respect and
| esteem Of this Government and nation. Sir
Frederick's sudden death revealed to ourselves
the fact that the friendship we cherished for him
| even acquired the intensity OF fraternal affection
II will be pleasing duty Tor me to extend to you
the same consideration and confidence he so en-
| inently enjoyed.
In regard to the political relations of the
| United States and Great Britain, only one thing
seems to be necessary, which is, that the states.
men and people OF the two countries may care
| fully and constantly study and conform their
| measures to the political logic which in every
| region where the English language is spoken, so
distinctly manifcsts Itself in the Increasing love
| OF constitutional freedom and the rapid march Of
a common, irresistible, and indivisible civiliza-
| tion.
| The daughters of the President, Mrs. Pattcr-
son and Mrs. Slower, were then introduced to
| the Minister and after some social converse the
| Minister and his secretary took their leave.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

The Democrats of Trenton, New Jersey, have
nominated Joel Parker for President.
some OF the Democratic sheets are very severe
on Nallandigham since the appearance OF his
recent screeds In the Dayton Ledger. The New
York World calls him "reckless demagogue,' -
an "activc, restless politician OF small calibre,
and drunk with the alcohol OF egotism."
Gov. HARTMAN, OF New Hampshire, is stump.
ing that State In aid OF the Republican State
ticket.
THE Johnson-Grant correspondence appears
to be estimated entirely from the political stand
point Of those who discuss the merits. Repub-
licans say that Grant has won the victory, and
Democrats are certain that Mr.. johnson Is In
the right, and has the argument.
GES. VAN WICK, the president Of the New
York Syracuse Convention, said, among other
things, on taking the chair, that :" As we go up,
Conservatives are drawn after us. Their vision
widens as they become able to bear the full sun.
light of truth. 1t Is a comforting reelection that
when we make one days march nearer the full
frontier Of human liberty and free government,
the Conservatives come up and occupy our de-
serted camps" To this Thurlow Weed, OF the
New York Commercial, replies as follows:
"THE question that this wellexpressed thought
suggests to our mind Ia, how high up the Radi-
Gals are goingi Conservatives, like ourselves,
went heaIily for emancipation, for the protec-
tion Of freedmen In their material interests civil
rights and so far and so fast as they learned how
suffrage is expressed the right to vote"
The Kentucky Democratic papers are TAXI ,
the ground that the "process OF abolishing ~
very has been revolutionary" that the , La
tion thereof by the seeded States wac .
sorry, and that the whole matter W. eo"pu
sidered when military power shall 80, ~,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Tho Convention In RichmOnd-Rieh-
mOnd News in General.

RICHMOND, Feb. LIN the convention to-day
A substitute for the section In the ordinance on
the executive, making the Secretary OF State,
treasurer, and all other Offices to be filled by a
popular vote, was defeated by vote Of "a to &c.
A section was then adopted allowing the iegis'
lature to I'LL these offices.
In the circuit court to-day, the judg" decided
that the attachment of Claim h Co., OF New
York, for $4,000, on which Steenback & Co.,
here were closed, was not made on sufficient
cause and should be sbated.
The Republican State committee, 1t Is stated
will meet here on the 18th instant.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. THE report OF the
committee on tn o executive department was
adopted without amendments. It fxcs the term
OF office at four years, and requires ten years
residence in the state as qualification for Gov
ernor.
The first. sscti on Of the franchise committee
ana rep' ri was doptcd.
IT .otion to strike out six and insert twelve
mo- .ths residence In the State rs qualification
T. u voter was lost.
, Thirty days residence in the county as quail
| hcstion was passed.
The Convention adopted the report Of tho
committee on the death of Q. q. Richardson. His
remains left at o'clock this evening for Maine
Captain Timony has been held to bail In the
| sum of tl2 900.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Receipts from the "

The Secretary OF the Ire" -0o'o
the House Of Representa- "sury ,rnhsu'eu W
ment showing the rec ives yesterday state
NAV lst 1877 IN Dec .eipts from Incomes from
Of ner.ons nssesss .alst, 1867, with the number
list for lss7: Ale d for incomes on the annual
features. and % the total receipts from manu-
bv manufac the amount OF special taxes paid
80 lss7 lures for the fiscal year ending June
from 4, In the time stated the total receipts
sons Aoomes was t2G,7Oj, 1910; number OF per-
n assessed for incomes, 2j9Oss. Receipts
ON manufacturers, $50, $50 6so.7s Total amount
OF special taxes paid by manufactures, l,2oj
4sfT.
| In this statement 1t appears that In Maryland
J the number ofpersons assessed for incomes was
Tl94; in District of Columbia, 2,l0l; In Della.
ware ,2Ol; In Virginia, 1000; In Pennsylvanin,
81, s25 in New York, 57,i2j. The statement OF
c the other items In the same States Is rs follows;
Total receipts for incomes In Maryland sCGj, T93
a; In District of Columbia, si73,3ljOS; In Della
ware W ,GS9si; in Virginia, sloj,25245; in Penn
sylvania, i2s 500 ~; in New York, ts,3T095T IL
Receipts from manufacturers in Maryland
81, O09, GS6l4; District of Columbia, S70,Ol0.5G
Delaware, F2s7, IT'S 60; Virginia, slssos943; Penn
syvania, ", 2G2 1904; New York, sl2,5SG,a2il3
}. Amount Of special taxes paid by manufactu
rers; Maryland, ~, 3.2i; District OF Columbia
s3iG4lG; Virginia, s2o l05.Gl; Delaware, 42l 6l
Pennsylvania, 1851 G65 u; New York, s27l 900 40
D. The pension appropriation bill reported to-da!
approprates for invalid pensions $40 00O, OoOj TO
heirs of soldiers, 10000 900 for navy pension
to- invalds and heirs OF sailors, s3J0, 900. Tota
Ii | 40 100000
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
From New Orleans Special orders
from Gen. HaueOek.

Ngw ORLEANS, Feb. lin special orders No.
81, dated yesterday, Gen. Hsncock, for the more
complete and efficient protection Of the north
eastern frontier of Texas, orders the establish
ment Of four more new military posts to be
named Forts Concha, Grimm, Richar dson and
Burnham, subject to the approval of the See.
Rotary of War. Gen Hancock orders the work
on these posts 70 be pushed forwar d as rapidly
as possible by the quartermastcrrI department
until completed.
Gen. Hancock issued an order riis evening re-
moving from office a number of Aldermen and
Assistant Aldermen of the ci'sy OF New Orleans
for contempt of orders from, him In voting for q
resolution authorizing an election OF a receiver
in the Second district Of the city Of New Orleans
and filling the vacanci es occssioned thereby.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Meeting Of the society Of the Army
OF the Cumberland.

CiscIYSArI, Feb. THE Society OF the Army
of the Cumberland, after brief session this
morning, visited by invitation, the rooms of the
Chamber OF Commerce, and were heartily re-
ccivcd. This afternoon an open meeting OF the
society was held at Mozart Hall, which was
splendldiy draped for the occasion. 1t was
denseiy crowded. Major General r. W. John.
son delivered an Grafton relative to the history
of the Army of the Cumberland. Generals Shcr,
man, Thomas, Cox, Gross, Welch, and others
made short speeches.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

AUCTIONEER

AUCTIONEERs.
No, SSi1 and 8siA Seventh street. between II and
streets,
Wishes to call attention 70 the public that they are
disc on gnment or soragei also 70 the fact that
we give special attention 70 the sale Of Personal and
always find ready sale for their Furniture at our sale
rooms, ftl ..- .. :. --...
DAY, and FRIDAYS at 10 q. m, also, every evening
at7p. m. ..I
Always on hand large stock Of Furniture Of every
description FOLEY h co. Auets,
fe7-6t Seventh street,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
MARRIED.,

Al sonylIe FLORIDA, on tho 18Th instant by the
Rev j. y. Swain, ANk H. LITTLE. late major United
States yeunt9erss, to JENNIE T. coAs' formerly Of
On February 4, at tho Metropolitan Hotel. BY the
Rev. 7. D. Glrley, d. ID. Mr., j. ID. BiGGRR, to Mrs
l.. N. SHowELL, both Of Maryland
| On tho 9th instant, by Rev. Father Wiget, at St.
Aloysius church, Nc GioRdR CHANCE to Miss Lorris
| X BALLHyuER.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
PROPOSALS FOR WOOD.
oYFIcR CnIEP ouARTERNAsrER, J
FOURTH MILITARY DIsTaICT,

OFFICE CUFF oUARTERNAsrER,)
FOURTH MILITARY DIsTaICT, !
YIcKsBuRg, Miss, January %. 1858. }
Sealed proposals, In duplicate, will DO received at
the once d tho Post QuareImaster, at Holly Springs,
Miss, until 10 q, M Of SATURDAY, the 18th Of Feb.
ruary, 1885, for the delivery at such places and times
as the Post QuArternascr at Holly Springs may d.
rect, Of
Two hundred t2OO) Cords Of Merehantablo Dry Hard
Wood,
In such quantities as may DO required up to June 30,
1858. -
Each proposal will DO accompanied by copy Of this
notice. and guaranteed by two responsible parties,
who will agree 10 enter into SUFFICIENT bonds for the
faithful performance Of contract when awarded
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any or
all bids for proper cause, 80 .
sent by mail 10 Broyet MAJOR u. y. Ewing, and
Thirty fourth Infantry. A. A'a' NJ, Holly Springs
by order Of the General Commanding the Dlstriet.
j. u. CHANDLER,
Breyet COL and Q. NJ, U. s. A., CHIEF Q. NJ. fourtl
Military District. fe7-td
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
From Mem phis-The Finding Of Dead
Bodies.

MEMPHIS, Feb. THE dead body OF white
man was found on the Raleigh road, near Wolf
river, yesterday. The coroner's verdict was, that
he died from want and exposure.
A portion of the body Of a negro woman was
found on bale Of cotton at Bluff CITY. And yes
terday, upon the examination OF another bale,
the other portion of the body was found. The
cotton has been stored for two years, and the re-
mains were shrivelled up like a mummy.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

WAsuIE0TON, February 3, I5B5
Information has been received at this Depart
ment from Mr.. James Silvcy, the Acting Consul
OF the United States at Talcshuano, Chile, OF the
death, on the ID and 10th Of August last, at Tai
cahuano, OF JAMES BROWN and JOHN REvRss.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
IMPAIRMENT or THE INTERIOR,

I
WARRINGTON, February 8, 1865
On the petition ofPuIiAsDEn sHA of Boston. Mass
the d day Of May 1884, aud reissued the nth day OF
July, 1850, for an Improvement In AIT Engines, for
takes place on the I'd day Of May, 1855;
II Is ordered that the said petion be heard al the
at u o'clock. and all persons notified 70 appear
and show cause, II any they have, why said petition
ought not TO be granted .
Persons opposing the extension are required 70 Ale ~
the Patent once their SbjeGtons. specially set i9rth n
al testimony aed BY either party, q he used a
cordanco with the rules Of the Office, which will be fur
uished application
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as testi
mony, must be hled In the Office toey days before the
day u hearing; the arguments If any, within ten day
after filing the testimony
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In Thu
REPUBLICAN, and the Ints!ii0encsr, Washington, D.
o., and In the Boston Post Boston, Mass. once weel
for three successive weeks tho first Of said
A; NJ. STOUT,
fes-saa Acting Commissioner Of Patents.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
Charles Dlck'
ms Calls Upon the Presi.
Ja.- dent.

Yesterda "e'
pickeny n at eleven o'clock, Mr.. Charles
mar .called at the Executive Mansion to pay
G. aspects to President Johnson. He was &C.
Jmpanied by Mr.. George Dolby and Mr.. James
n. osgood, of the firm of Tlcknor, Field X Co.
y. T.. HANSON, esq, INTRODUCED Mr.. Dickens
and friends to Mr.. Johnson. The President re-
ceived Mr.. Dickens and party with great cor
diality.
He expressed his thanks to Mr.. Dickens for
his courtesy In inviting the President and his
family to his readings, and regretted that he had
not been able to attend. The hope was expressed
by one Of the party that the President would at
tend this evening, It being Mr.. Dickens last read
ing in Washington. The President replied that
1t would be impossible, owing to the pressure o
the public business. Mr.. Dickens said with
great frankness, that while he regretted tina
the President did not attend last night, he die
not much regret that he would not be presen
tonight, for the truth Is" said Dickens, ITO
night's programme is not my best reading" IL
this the President replied: Z" An author Is no
b.. always the best Judge OF his own work. Thos
70 who have heard you every night declare tina
each reading is the best" The usual compll
nents shout duties the weather, SC, &C., passe,
=, when Mr.. Dickens, appreciAting the fact tina
the oncial duties OF the President were pressin
and Imperative, broke OF the conversation ant
with his friends, Withdrew, expressing himsel
highly gratiaed with the interview
While passing through the ante-room 10 tn
- Presidents room, Mr. Dickens and Maj. Gel
I Prank Blair were introduced. Neither at FIR
a. recognized the other, but 1t turned out ths
,li When Mr.. Dickens was In this country twent!
six years ago he met Mr.. Blair at 1T. Louis, an
thsy went together on a hunting expedite
npon the prairies. Their meeting was qui
Agreeable.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

CHARLESTON, s. o., Feb. 1.-THE convention
passed nine more sections OF tho bill OF rights.
1t is rumored here that Gen. CANDY will take
the place OF Gen. Meade, and Gen sIckles return
here
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08
RoPosA FOR WOOD.

ID R0 20 AIS FOR w00D.
CHIEF QuARrERMAsrER's OFFICE
DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO, J
SANTA Pr, N, N. December %, 1867, 49,
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
Il o'clock m. on SATURDAY. the 18th day Of fcbru-
AIRY, 1868, at which time they will be opened, to de-
liver 70 he ouartermasters Department. at Fort sum
nor, New Mexico
ITY.
Delivery TO commence tho option Of the contractor.
1853.
Proposals for any portion less than the whole guam
tity required will DO received.
For further particulars In making proposals, my
advertisements for proposals for grain, dated 18th In
slant, or apply at this Office.
IndoIse bids Proposals for Wood at Fort sumner,
aud address to tho undersigued. at Santa Ne, New
Mexico.
by order Of Brovet Major General q, ", Getty.
NJ l. LUDINGTON,
Breyet Colonel and q. M, u. y. A.,
feS.T Chief QuartcrInaster
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DEPARTMENT OF the INTERIOR.

WAsHINarOS, Feb !, 1858.
On the petit Of CoSRAD LIgBRICH, Philadelphia,
Penn. pray ing for tho extension Of patent granted
to him The 81 day OF May, 1854. for an yenent
" Trunk lock Hasps, for seyen years from az eS,
day OF Nay, 1868:
II Is ordered that the said petition DO heard at tho
Patent Once on MONDAY, the 18th day Of April
appear aud show cause, II any they have, why said
petition ought not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required TO 1le
In the Patent 0nca their objections, specially set
forth In writing at least oenfp days before the day
OF hearing; all testimony filed by either party 10 be
mtted In accord snoo with the rules Of the once, which
will be furnished application.
Deposition nd other papers, relied upon as testi
monJ must be aled In the once toenty days before
the day Of hearing the arguments fanny within ten
n0rdsTsd also that this nSilee be pablished In tx
O., and in tho Herald, Philadelphia, Penn, one,
week for three successive weeks tho hrst Of SAID
day OF hearing. A, N. STOUT,
fe7-PS Acting Commissioner OF Pstents.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-08

MIR. DICKESs' Observation-Disclosures Dickens
was hfty-six years old yesterday. The centre
table OF his paror was graced yesterday morning
with baskets and boquetB ofsweet, fresh flowers,
sent to him, "with many happy returns" from
old friends and admirers. They were not all from
residents Of Washington. one-a magnificent
boquet-was ordered, Geographically, by a dis.
tinguished literary lady in Boston. Other tokens
were rich, beautiful, and more substantial than
flowers, presented by friends and admirers.