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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-23

,,o.ns.t thst nev bridSe vii, snon amor.
apsSs tbe old roft.n strnstu1e now .pnnuipg The
csnsI AT Virrini, nyenus. A pI,n has been
admitted by the engineer OF the canal, and It
as W eG
trsnci ~ he ahove noint And rye Enow Of no
more desirable IMPROVEMENT than the immr.
diatc ccnstruction OF the contemplated bridge.
a. ,..,
.dENrLHaan,s k.p ohpS. o. me osss qua.
NJ nau mUst 81 inng rI sbn,,, ci,,h aIn,ss.,
to $3.50 per pair. LIVERY glove a. george y;
hennlnss, no oll Seseh'h sLSet, ~ ss,eeteh
with view to the wear. as wen asto the Ar.
iSeeh' eio'h s'oNe'
c,x 10 u,,rronn. y.,,orI.v worri,,
Ii. rItv viz reanis,tion for Wiliism :
Inh,snS ar,s.,eb by nstectives t,i,rvna ami
Rimia" n" tbc chsfg, Of committing rramd
isreo5y in Hartford The detective and Ills
prisoner len In the afternoon train.
ArrHxpr RArE,-Cl,aett Murray. , cal.
ored how aged Hcyenteen years. was arrested
on A warrant susd out by Juii. Wilson, also
coIorrJ who ehsrres Mufray with an att.mpt
10 enmni III r,pe fhe seeused Vas srrested ~
Harper, and after q preliminary examination
he was committed to jail for court,
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Co,rnAcr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS morning
contract for furnishing wood and coal to The
,.tsSs. W.T. ash coai 40 OF, red ash do %,
~. GOOD saved and spIit AZ az, naL 10 az
ppino wood. moi sawed or snlit. A Oh oak
tToI ''
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yesterday appointed Dir. s. A, II. McKIm ply
stefan to the Asylum In place OF DIR. Bond, re-
moved. DR.. McRim filled the position under
| the administration OF ex.Mayor WallRch, and
the appointment 10 regarded as a most excel.
= ~
| MAIL Box BROKEN Orkh.-Ohcer SKINNER,
| OF the fiith precinct; discovered yesterday
morning thet some Villain hau OToken opeh
| The Cniteu STATES mail DoN, corner lhlftechth
ing Wednesday night.
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| CARRYING CONCEALED wgAPoSs.-Martin
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-23

MEtsRs. WOODWARD i Co. having disposed
Of their stock OF stoves and house-furnish hing
goods to Thomas W. Miller, esq, one OF our
mOst respected merchants, the business will,
hereafter, be conducted by him ut the old
stand, 3lS Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth
street, Mr.. Miller has an experience OF many
years In that business, and by his strict atten.
ton thereto has won the confidence of all
patterns of parlor and cooking stoves, Sc,
with house-furnishing goOds Of every deserip.
ton, to which he inYitea the attention of the
public.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-23

LIquoR TO SOLDIERS. "A tayern-keeper,
named George Weide, was arrested BY Oheer
tho charge of selliag liquor to soldiers. The
Justice imposed a fine OF s2o on the accused.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-23

TnB New NoRK TEA CuNrAHY.-Th.c rowGG
who so to the store Ui the New York Tea
Company, corner OF seventh and X streets,
opposite the Northern Liberties Market, are
Delighted with the GGpeTlur quality Of The teas
and colccB there dispensed, and Hstunished At
the moderate prices Mt which kihy y Co, eau
sell them, All who 20 once arc sure to T0turn
again, for, bcsilcs getting tic hcat " tchB Gmd
Coifees, customers are also supplied with sugar
At wholesale pgicrs. All their goo Is arc war
Thnted to give 81 lSIactiOu. tuNuC IOEstcd
fresh every day aud ground for those who prl-
fer It. The pfOpr!ctoTs are polite aud cuuric-
ous to ALL and their cstAbllBhmcnt Is one OF
the most prosperous In the city.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-23

TEN DOLLARS ONLY luT mans coat, vcii
aud pants, all wool winter suit, Rt tho famous
Oak Hall. Deaf mistake The number, iCi
Seventh street, opposite tho Post Oflsc
Gone before they are goHs, 1909,
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04
Coon Fight in Kentucky.

A coon fight is one of the glories of life
in Kentucky. The programme is this
Some one announces to the planters
of an extended ncighborhood that he will
have Il barbecue and coon fight on GER
tain day, at such a place, and they are
invited to bring themselves their friends
and their dogs, for his coon is veteran and
will make big fight. This coon is pla-
ced in a barrel with one head out, laid fiat
so that he cannot be taken on the flank or
rear, and the dog that brings ont the coon
and it takes one of pluck to do that
wins the bet.
On the occasion to be described, large
party assembled with numerous fine dogs
eager for the fray. The sport began-but
every dog of the party was whipped out by
sharp and tecthclaws of the gallant coon. the
As matter of course there was noisy
clamor and some tough swearing at the
result. There was seedy Yankee pres
cnt, looking on with a grin of delight as
each defeated dog gave up the battle. lie
had with him a miserable yellow cur,
which went sneaking about with its tail
between its legs, swapping and shying at
every dog that offered tokens of friendly
introduction.
In the midst of the uproar, Yankee qui-
city remarked:
"Wcll, gentlemen, think l have got
dog that will bring eout that ere coon.
"Where is he? Where is he? Bring
him out" shout score of witnesses.
"Thair he is" pointing to the misera-
bic cur
There was a general laugh, and imme-
diate offers of bets in any quantity.
"Well, gentlemen, i hain't got much
money, but here's my watch and three
dollars. That ere watch is a leetle old,
but it's an ALFRED nice time keeper"
"Tll bet you ten dollars against your
watch and the money"
Wall, / guess that's about fair; I'll do
it."
After a great deal of coaxing and pull
ing, the mongrcl was hauled close tos the
mouth of the barrel. The Yankee, after
patting and calling his dog pet names for
a minute, suddenly seized him, and thrust
him into the barrel, stern first. The next
instant with an agonized yelp, out came
the dog and out came the coon, too
fastened by tooth and claw to the hauu-
ches of the fleeing dog. The screams
that followed may not be described.
Il guess I'll take that 'cre money and
watch" quietly remarked Mr. Yankee, and
he took them.
The loser, with ecowl, by way of self
comfort, observed;
" | reckon your dog is spoiled"
"Wall-yes--guess he's a leetle DANA
ged but | never reckoned him worth MORN
ten dollars" =.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04
MDLEoWN NEW COUNTY, DELAWARE SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL

white point applique, over green Grape /;
a pink rose and point applique strings,
fastened with rose over green ties.
These costumes were from the 1Muison
Tilman, in Ninth street.
NoyELTIEs.-The most elegant fans,
with the exception of white point lace for
brides, are the lIattcau styles, painted ex-
quisitely upon white silk, white satin and
white wood. The g white wood" fans will
be more popular than ever this season.
New ornaments, consisting of sets of
breastpin and earrings, painted on wood
have been introduced, called Z" woodland
jewellery. They are very pretty and very
artistic, and also very cheap; they will be
found extremely useful also for summer
country wear.
The Shakespeare collar (pointed in
'front.' is still in vogue. Many dresses,
however, are finished with a. narrow stand
ing edge of lace
Pretty new neckties for ladies' are fin
ishcd with crimped tassels upon the ends
There are also new necklets composed of
silk or satin balls in gilt cup, with pen
dant tassels to match, which are worn as
change from lockets.
The newest gloves at Stewards are Or
namented with a lacing or with a double
row of little gilt studs upon the back and
crimped silk tassels at the wrist. There
are dozens of shades of single color,
matching the rarest tint of dress, but
they are all embroidered in black or white
and finished with narrow black or white
welting of kid
The newest material for spring suits and
dresses are the silk serges, in the choice
and peculiar French shades of color, OIL
ives, greens, browns and bronze, only to
be found here. They are soft, cool, and
delicious for summer wear, and very dis
tingue.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04
1892
Thus showing that he pays II per cent.

Thus showing that he pays II per cent.
for what he borrows.sa- r~fd ~ ns.s
This is not very encouraging to the
borrower at 30 per cent. If it is attcmp-
ted to be cvaded BY asserting that interest
on small sums is not worth anything | am
perfectly content. Let every one be i'll
formed that he will have to pay ii per Ct
if every thing is calculated, but that he
can have the money at less than 6 if it is
not, then it will be a perfectly square
transaction, and interference would be
meddling but while the contrary is the
case by Building Loans own exhibit, 1
intend to endcavor to controyert it until
shown the error of my ways by Building
Loan in soiIr | trust more likely aud bet
ter chosen quotations. a7 rt7a' III
Having heard an opinion that itlis not
well to move against the evident improve
ment of the town, have only to say that
not to interfere for the benefit Of inechan-
les, the Victims" will bring at 1aat the
ruin of the village Let affairs go on le-
ultimately; cut down, by good deal,
your premium, and what will be built is
more likely to remain in the hands Of their
founders, and a new class Of bankrupts
prevented. -i TItr lNeURHR.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04
Srlett poetrp,.
THE mA1pEN,s PRAYER.

She rose from her delicious sleep, q,
And put away her soft brown hair,
And in o tone as low and deep
As loves first whisper, breathed prayer
Her snow-whitc hands together pressed,
Her blue eyes sheltered in the lid,
The folded linen on her breast
Just swelling with the charms it hid.
And from her long and flowing dress
Escaped bare and snowy foot,
Whose step upon the earth did press
Like sweet snowflake soft and mute;
And then from slumbers soft and warm,
Like young spirit fresh from heaven,
She bowed that young and matchless form,
And hunibly prayed to be forgiven.
oh, God if souls as pure MS these
Need daily mcrcics from thy throne
If she upon her bended knees,
Our holicst and purest one
She with face so clear and bright,
We deem her some stray child of light;
II, She with those soft eyes and tears,
Day after day in her young years,
Must kneel and pray for grace from Thee,
How hardly, if she win not Heaven,
Will our wild errors hs, fFgiYen.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

A bishop, who was fond of shooting.
in one of his excursions, met with a
friends gamekeeper, whom he sharply re-
proved for inattention to his religious du-
ties, exhorting him strenuously to go to
b" church and read his bible" The keep
er in an angry mood responded, "Why,
| do read my bible, sir, but l don't find
in it any mention of the apostles going a
shooting" =" No, my good man, you are
right" said the bishop; " the shooting
was very bad in Palestine, so they went
fishing instead" 4"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04
no claqsicist, we quote .ab u.o disco

no classieist, we quote SAB .,n.o disco
on,neS." .1,-
d" Ridiculous ,Financiering," as a charge
against am opponent from such is ridicu-
lous too. By-the-by l will take the lib
erty of suggesting that if Building Loan
is McCulloch. Gladstone, or any one oc-
cupying a high stool, that he had better
resign at once. Figures it is hardly pos
sible is his forte. Something lower to the
ground would suit better. We will point
to the fact that the figures given are very
rough. Not one whit above an ordinary
school boy in his mental exercises.
They take no account of the worth of the
money which stakeholder has lost the
use of, by paying in. We will examine
into this little before producing for COM
parison my own:
On As borrowing $1,000, says he, in
all he pays $S40 back-$420 on account
of shares, S420 on account of interest
making $l2 by borrowing in this manner
over the old way at per cent. Now if
in seven years the Association runs out
four years may be considered as the peri
cd by equation al. sums would be at in
terest for, allowing 4 years rather than
81; list on account of interest accumulat-
ing more on the sums loaned at first ID
the fact that more money would be loaned
during the last 81 years on account of in
tercst accumulated. These reasons coun-
terbalance somewhat; they are opposite
in effect. Therefore it seems that four
years would be most favorable period to
the association. If it is to be calculated
in the DcLaWdredn manner, then as he
pays S420 on account of interest in seven
years, therefore for four years there would
be paid $240 for every $1,000 borrowed
besides instalmcnts
$50, 900 borrowed at S240 $12, 600
1920 paid for every 5 shares,
250- shares divided by 5 equal so;
i20 multiplied by SO, equal S21, 600
Showing that at his S33, 900
calculation there is only $33, 900, when
there should be $50, 900 the supposed
capital stock of the association. Thus
showing his figures do not prove when all
chances are in their favor estimated
My celebration has been made some time;
it was done under the impression that fifty
thousand dollars was the capital stock, but
as the truth is the same we will submit it,.
first showing when the Association will
run out, we will proceed in the following
manner.
Estimating all payments made before
the 1st of July in each year, az paid on
1st of preceding Jan and all made after
lst of July as paid on succeeding January,
and explaining that per cent. payable
monthly is equivalent to s per cent pay
able yearly, the exact figures for the one
$.795S56; $.8O000 for the other; and
taking nine years as the probable time of
existence, we have the following:
$1,000 for 9 Years at 8 ncr cent 10000 10
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

Cost of each share .agp I55yS4
shares which have cost 155. 81, $779. 20.
$1,000 on which he's been pay
ing 8 per Ct intercssfor 9 Us. ,o9S. 60
In all what he has paid the An. 2,777. so
Deducting amt. Association has "a
benefited him 2,39S. Is
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

The amount of original install
ments with interest is thus S3S, ,951 .OS
Admitting bonus of 20 per ct.
as the average through nine
years will increase this amount
thus: 9.737.77
Bonus on bonus of 25 per cent. 2,434. A
Sum total in nine years 5l,123. %
Salary of Treasurer at 500 per
year will reduce this to amt. 1851
In round numbers, -. so, 0OO. 90
Showing conclusively that nine years at
an average bonus of % per cent. will wind
the Association up.
We will imagine, now, AS borrowing
$1,000 from the Association at its BEGIN
ming and owning five shares paying 30 per
cent. for his money as he has it for the
longer time, netting him 500. If he
builds with this, allowing per cent. for
expenses and taxes on property, his money
will be worth s per cent. to him, which is
too much, 6 in reality is as much as he
will get ..."
500 at interest for Q years COM
puted at 8 per ct, 81, 1893. .lS
His shares in that time will be
worth 1000. 90
Representing all he will receive 2,39S. is
from the Association. -. .......
Now calculating for. the amount each
share has cost in the same manner as we
treated them collectively, we find Sc for
y years at per ct. which rate is fair. as
it is presumable that it is the same kind of
currency he gets, and what We allow he
makes it pay him.. We have
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

What is the difference between prof
table hen and gambler? One chants
her lays, the other lays his chance.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

Pray excuse bit of sarcasm" said
Smith to Jones but you are an infamous
liar and scoundrel." Pardon touch
of irony" replied Jones az he knocked him
down with a poker.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-04

When the day breaks what becomes Of
the fragments?
The New York herald., 1868-06-16
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MoSEY MARKEr-LoNDoN, June l5-5
p. M.-The following are the closing prices at the
stock Exchange to.day:-Consos for money, o47s
consos for account e41s 95; Illinois, 10Oi; United
states bonds, 731S 1874: Erie shares 49,
FRANKFORT TBoURsE.-FRASfoRT, June 15-5 p NJ
United States bonds, 77S a 77ls.
LIVERPOOL COTToN MARKET.-LIvERPoOT, June
15-5 p M.-The cotton market closed Irregular The
following are the closing hgures:-Mddling up
lands, 10hd. 10a<d.; mddling Orleans, 107sd. u
I'D The sales OF the day have footed up 10 900 bales
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUrFs MARKET.-LIvBRpooL,
June 15-5 p. M.-The market closed quiet and un-
changed. No. red Western wheat declined to l2s
2d. per Genital Corn, 34s. sd. per quarter for new
mixed Western. Peas ass. Cd. per 504 lbs. Flour,
32s. per bbl for Western canal.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.-LivERPo0L,
June 15-5 r. M.-The market closed steady. PORK
dull. Bacon hrmer at 45s cd. Cheese hriner at 52s
Lard dull and unchanged Beef llos. per bbl for
extra prime mess.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., June
15-j r. M.-Petroleum quiet at Is. 4sd per gallon
for refined and Sd. for spirits. Rosn 6s. 3D. per cwt
for common North Carolina Tallow, 44s. per cwt.
Turpentine, 2ss. per cwt. .
LONDON MARxETs-LONDoS, June 15-5 r. NJ
No. IL Dutch standard sugar on the spot 26s. Cd per
cwt.; TO arrive 3es. Sd per cwt. Calcutanseed o2s
PETROLEUM MARKET-ANTwERP, June 15.-Pe'ro.
leum closed quiet at IL francs per bbi Tor standard
white.
The New York herald., 1868-06-16
A NJ U S E M E N T s.

CONCERT TO MISS JENNY LANDsMAS.-irvtng Hall
was little more than half filed last evening with
the personal friends and admirers OF Miss Jenny
Landsman, who made up In enthusiasm what was
lacking In numbers. The AFFAIR was announced on
the bills as grand complimentary to Miss Lands
man previous to her departure for Europe but from
some cause or another 1t came well nigh proving a
complete "hzzle." The programme informed the
public, In large type, that "avorite artists" had
'kmdly volunteered their assistance. and pleasant
evenings enjoyment was consequently anticipated
One OF these "favorte artists failed to put in
appearance. and another after condescending to
Abilities refused at the very last moment. to sing
duetto from LA Favora" with Miss Landsman.
which was to have formed the grand finale to the even
ing entertainment AS was, however those present
were favored with some excellent singing by MISS
Landsman. who, after repeated encores, departed
from the regular order laid down in the programme
and sang with good effect the ever popular ballad OF
Coming Through the Rye" which eliced the hearth
est applause. After waiting q reasonable time for
the promised duettO some impatience began to mani
fest itself among the audience, and Miss Landsman
for being thus left in the urch at the very last min
ute. which apologies the good natured audience re-
ceved graciously and then took their departure from
the hail.
GRAND IRISH ENrERrArNMENr.-Our fellow citizens
OF Mileslan birth and sympathes are expected to
rally tonight in immense force at entertainment
given by Mrs. O'Donovan Rosa In Cooper Institute.
where the eoquence OF James T. Brady, dramatic
O'Donovan Rosa and Professor Frobisher, choice
music Of patriotic character and songs by seve.
raj professional concert singers Will be the order OF
the evening. The lady for whose benent the
entertainment has been organized is described to US
as very young. beautiful and talented, q volume OF
her poems, recently published simultaneously In this
city and Ireland. having been received by competent
critics with great favor and giving high promise for
She future. Her husband. O'Donovan Rosa, ie
will be remembered, was editor OF the irish
People, and Ia now under sentence OF penal
servitude for life In one OF Englands bastiies
for having loved his country too well, and
told truth than poetry as to the practical result
OF Englands domination over the green isle OF the
sea-" His young and heroic wife takes this means
OF collecting funds In order to retain counsel and ap
peal his case to the higher Courts OF England, where
It Is her hope, that the lawess decisions and SEN
tence OF Judge Keogh and his associates may be re-
| versed. IL is noble object, and we have every
reason to believe that the entertainment will be .
succaSS In every way.
The New York herald., 1868-06-16
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.

Tie VIII Accept the Democratic NOminatios
and Garry Out Democratic Principies-COn-
scrvative Republicans Coming TO His sup-
port.
RICHMOND. Va, June l5 1863
report has been current here for a day or two
that Chief Justice Chase would in letter positively
decline a nomination by the democratic party prior
to the Convention of the Fourth OF July In New
York. am authorized to state that such Is not the
case. If the democracy shall adopt platform In
accordance with the well known principles OF Mr.
Chase he will serve, with the purpose Of proclaim.
Ing general amnesty, restoring peace. aboAshins
military RUE and establishing the finances OF the
country on firm basis.
MI chase is now IN receipt OF communications
from the leading republicans OF the East, West and
North assuring him that II he receives the democratic
nomination on Platform embodying universal suf-
frage they will heartily cooperate In his election.
So numerous have these been that there Is every
evidence OF the widest disaecton towards the weak
and puere platform adopted at Chicago by the adi-
GALS
The people here having no voice now are deter
mined to support the New York nominee at any and
all hazards.
Chief Justice Chase, in company with General
Henry A. Wise, visited the African church yesterday
during divine service
The New York herald., 1868-06-16
CANADA.

The Fenian Scare-Extensive Preparations
for the Defenee-The Volunteers in a High
State Of Efficiency.
TORONTO, June Is, 1885,
The two branches Of the defensive force OF regulars
and volunteers have been actively preparing them
selves for an emergency In consequence Of Fenian
rumors. The volunteers have never been so per.
fectly organized as at present. or three brigades
in the West, formed Jointly OF regulars and volun.
teers one in Toronto VIII be commanded by Colonel
Radclin. commandant OF the garrison, and will con-
sist Of an entire regiment OF the line with detach
ment OF cavalry, volunteer and regular artillery and
several regiments OF volunteer infantry.
In Hamilton the force will be placed under com.
mand Of Colonel Jenyins G. b. In London Colonel
Anderson c. B., will command the reserves. large
quota OF volunteers will be drafted in the cities
named as service battalions, to take the field when
required, while other forces Will garrison Cong-
wood and exposed points, Complete provision has
been made for any sudden attempt to cut elegraphs
or destroy bridges and full instructions forwarded
to volunteer field officers how to act in case OF emer-
gency large quantity OF ammunition, camp
material and other requisites has been sent TO diff
ferent points and orders have been issued for the
rural battalions OF volunteers to assemble forth
with at the headquarters of their stations for a
weeks drill. City battaions are only required to
drill one or two afternoons in each week.