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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-24

BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE for Jan.
uary contains: Historical Sketches of the Reign
of George H. The Philosopher; Christian Mis-
sions in India; Seats and Saddles; Bits and Bit
ings; Gain or Loss; The Statistics of the Cam
paign; Kinglake's History of the War in the Cri-
mea: The Fifteenth Louis d Or Of Beaumarchais
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-24

The GALAXY for March. New York: Sheldon
& Co., 49S & 500 Broadway Contents:
l. Put Yourself in His Place By Charles
Reade. 2. New York Journalists. g. Is Being
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

The Gazette of Saturday evening has the
following news items;
DURIsG \ Fiuur at Troy, In Charles county,
Maryland, on Thursday night last, about 10
O'Clock, between two colured men, named
Rufus Dada ahd Matthew Scott Tho result OF
an old grhdgc. the former was struck on the
head with piece Of fence rail, and killed iu-
sttntly. Scott, who lett the county immedi-
ateiy after the occurrence, was arrested on the
wharf 10 this city this mornlng by Messrs. II.
+. Blaniiord aud I. y. Wilkinson, Of Charles
cOunty, who happened to be here, taken before
Justice Penn ard eommtttGi to jail to await
which place he started this evening, IN charge
oiConstaoles Burnett and Edelin,
Mn. CALVIN SMITH. the baggage master on
the Orange, Alexandra aud Manassas rail.
roNd who Lost his leg last week, and about
whose condition so much solIcituhe was felt
d1y or two ago, has so FAR recovered as to be
considered entirely out OF danger.
TnE surveyed route the proposed Norfolk
and Great Western railroad runs for six miles
III Smylhe county, through the mineral lands
OF Mr.. Abijsh Thomas, the former proprietor
OF the Mount Vernon cotton factory 10 this
city.
a GRAND TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION will be
held In this city next Wednesday night.
seven different societies from Washington
have signlhed their inteution OF being present
on he occasion, and will bring a band of
music with them. They have also CHI rtered
= boat 70 brins them here and take them back
The celebration viii be under the auspices OF
Mount Vernon Division Sons OF Temperance
aud Virginia Tent No. :, Independent Order OF
RcchabiteE
AsnEGErUruHG MgNTIOsEu, the sprlns.baI-
nncc question, which has been subject of
DISCUSSION In Washington for some time past,
has been introduced into the topics Of coaver-
sutton in this city, and on Tuesday night mex /
Mr.. Turner will, In the City Council, press
the passage Of th!ll prohibiting the use of
such scales In the market aud grocery stores
upon the ground that they are convenient
means BY which purchasers may be tcfraudei
with imuunity.
4 r0LL has been OpeGci for some days past
at one Of the best lreIucntcd saloons Of tho
city to determine the most unpopular man
within the corporate limlta, Three parties
have been Put In nomination, Rnd up to date
they are running nip and tuck. a large tom.
cat Will be presented to the successful caudt.
NllC.
TINS british bark Enchautcr ByTne, master
now d'schtrgius y cargo OF aSit to W. A.
Sm02tr WIN thkc u Aloni Of hour and graln
at this port for Europe.
AsPLESDIDEEw LOCOMoTIvEpssse through
this city this morning, via the Orange, Alex
sniria and Manassas railroad, for MagAn'
Loui"iana and Texas railroad.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

II Is In the highest degree important that
the bill now before Congress for the en-
couragemept Of this great national enter
prise should be passed promptly. There is
no more time than Is absolutely necessary
to make the required preparations, In order
that the object may be accomplished with
out hurry and tho mistakes which arise from
hasty action. We do not 90 much refor to
the selection Of site aud the preparation of
the buildings and grounds, as to the devils
Ing of an efficient and comprehensive plan
Of organization, which must be a work 70.
qulring enormous labor, aud to the opening
OF communication with foreign and distant
nations In time to give them ample opportu-
nifty to prepare for the great Industrial con-
test. Our own manufacturers ought 10
have at least a year TO produce articles
worthy to enter into competition with the
best industrial products Of other lands. If
we are TO be allowed to carry out this under.
taking, let US have tho opportunity to do 1t
thoroughly and well. We have the capital,
the enterprise, the public spirit necessary to
lts successful accomplishment. The sane
ton and endorsement Of the Government
are essential to a successful appeal to for
eign exhibitors, and that Is all that we ask
OF Congress-. We would be content to &C.
cept the proposed bill without dollar of
appropriation accompanying it, aud we
hope that those having 1t In charge will not
hesitate to yield instantly to demand to
strike out the provisions for the frauking
privilege and for specific appropriation of
money. We shall be disappointed II the
exhibition does not become SO much an oh.
iect OF national pride before 1t is over, that,
should IL need aid, Congress will not be dis.
posed to refuse 1t.
Whether tho bill passes or not, the action
Of the citizens Of the District In the whole
matter is creditablc to their intelligence,
llberality and public spirit, aud is the best
answer to those who are accustomed to .ncer
at and traduce them.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

CHINESE LETTERs.-A letter was received
at the Dead Letter oGlce on Saturday, ad-
dressed to "Hong Ain boa, China Store,
Pond Lake city, Utah" The letter Is writ.
ten entirely In Chinese characters. and a. it
was mailed on postage car of the Paclac
railroad, and there being no Chinese clerk
in the Department to read the name of the
sender, the letter cannot be returned to the
writer. With the rapid addition of China.
men to our population, the time Is coming
when our Dead Letter Office will not 10
complete without Chinese clerk. We be.
Iicve every other known language Is read
there.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

PEgEMPToR Y sALgoE ELEGANT
fURs, sLEIGH ROBES, NC, AT AUCTiOs,

lURs, sLEiGH. R1BEs, no. AT AU6Ti0s.
Ga THURSDAY MOANING, 10th .stant. com
msneing at 10 o'clock, we Will sell by
catalogue. on first h6or Of our sales
rIoms, a large and superb aS,Ortnapt
o. ladie-' and gents Furs aud Sleigh ,
Robss, just received from on. Of the largest IIn-
porters and manufacturers OF New York-all made
az expressly Tor the present season aud Of tho
latest styles, aud will be warra nte1 free from moth
aud true t. name, cOmpIlsluR-
Large NJ ink Hudson Bay and other sahles.
CardiBals, Capes, Talmas and sets stone Hariru,
MAX, Fitch and ETmlne.
Rich set. nad single pieces StHns MsTten,
Water Mink. aoun.Ain MITten, Siberian SPUR
rel. &c man Pitch, silver MsTten aud Royal
Squirtsl sets.
Fur. Seal, Beaver aud other Gloves.
Otter Caps. Bsaverand other Mufhers
Also, the latest make Of IutrakhRn SAcuuos,
together with every variety Uf Ladies' Aad Chill
dI.n's FUR.
Fancy Carriage aud Sleigh Robe. lined rud IN.
liged
Buh4lo Robes. Far Co1ts. &c.
As the sale will b. without reserve II CT rsA tine
opportunity for ladi.s aud geutl-mel to supply
themselves with frst-claEs Ears. aud we Invite
the ladies and public ganetally TO The sslo.
Terms cash. wM. l.. WALL q Co.
del5.it AuCtiOueeTs
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

CoRRECrON.-In Saturdays REPUBLICAN,,
In referring to the deficiencies of appropria-
tons, it is stated that there is one OF
$500 AZ in the Department of Agriculture.
1t is proper to state that this relates wholly
to it's former administration under Mr.. New
ton, and has no reference to its present man
agement' There is no deficiency whatever,
but an unexpended balance under each head
OF the appropriation, in Commissioner Ca
pron's hands. He will not permit deficiency
to be created in any branch of tue opera
tons Of the Department, but when the ap.
preparation for any specific object is cx-
hausted, the expenditures under thtt head
win be discontinued.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13
~-TREAsURY DEPARTMENT.


40 rcGidiny in south America ss missionary,
dlscpyerela safe snd simple remedy for the cure
Of Nervous Weakness, .Early Decay, Disease Of
The Urinary and seminal Organs, AID the whole
train Of disorders brought on by bane'ul aud
vicious habits Great numbers hays been cured
by w noble remedy Prompted by desire 70
btnent the athlete Ali unfortunate, | will send
the recipe for preparing aud using this msdicine.
IN sealed envelope, - any one who needs IL, FEEE
Of CHakug Address
JOSEPH T INuAy
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

n1BsI MPORTANT MEDICAL
~ OTIUE
holiday Goods.


2s5 STREET,
BkINIIN Twelfth ASp THIRfEEXTH srRErTs,
RESPECTFULLY iIyiss tho attention Of the ladies o.,
aud Strangers ,uiourniug in Washington, To IN
most Chuee selection Of MILLINERY, SS,p
FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, and *
JET donDS, Roman Slshcs and Bows In great
yar.6,Y; LRCes, Guns aud Collar. choice ssleC.
ugl q Opera rnd Reception BONNErs.
y Dress AND CLOAK MAKING by Misses
NESRlN. Visiting sud Walking Suits made 10
IT. Nud triIumcd q u mpiff PHrisiCt In twenty
four hnnfsi hSs 4. u, CASTOR, Agent,
$50 street bot. TwelIth and Thirteenth.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

The CAPITAL MovERs.-Thc bill to donate
the St. Louis arsenal grounds to the city Of
81. Louis, introduced by Mr.. Wells, OF Mis-
souri,, on Friday, was followed up by petit
ton, presented by Mr.. Finkelnburg, on
Saturday, looking to the transfer Of the
Jefferson barracks tract to the city Of Caron.
delct, Immediately opposite st. Louis.
These attempts are evidently made on the
theory that half loaf is better than no loaf
at all.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13
Amusoments, Em.
NATIONAL THEATRE.

La, weak Of the great actress Lueille Western.
p.r.piat%,a 81 her ia new York. Boston ssd
srrss snd pron need by the press OF those elites
a. ons Of The greatest dramatic triumphs ever wit
nsM"naop and tuesday nights, December 18Th and
iith, viii be performed Apgpp'.npp sppkkHss great
uV issbh v5ha fnrsaksn, Lucille Western. Rudolph,
Nj J. A. BeTne, .ugportsd by pnwe.taai ,s snss
~ asT vIst Look out for the Christmas psnto'
Mine jack aud the Ben stsis; COY s q ri III
f french H.. dou tricks andsesae'. dsl3-2t
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

FRoN the Nee Dominion We have the fol.
lowing Canadian news Items; It Is rumored
that Sir Francis Hincks, Finance Minister,
proposes to impose q duty on American
grain and coal, and general reduction Of
the free list.
The Hal!iaX CAroalr's, In commenting
on President Grants message, says II has
broken down all hopes OF reciprocity, and
renders annexation more drulrablc.
II admits that annexation IL impossible
luIess tho whole Dominion asks for It, and
believes that independence will become the
popular cry.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

New MusIC.-From W, G. Metzerott 4
Co. we have "The Birdie Waltz" dedicated
to Miss Birdie V. Minor by tho author, Ole
W. Minor.
From John +. Ellis We have Jesuc, Say.
iour Of My Soul quartette; by &. F. IL.
Lawrence, and dedicated to Harry Noyes,
esq.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

NEW PUHLICATIoSs.-'A Winter in Flor
Ida, OF observations on the soil, climate, &C.,
of the principal towns In Eastern Florida"
by Ledyard HIlli illustrated. Published by
Wood 4 Ho.brook, y. Y.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

IloN. J. $. GoLLIDAY has retired from the
Kentucky Senatorial contest in favor Of
WIntcrsmIlh, who, with McCreery and Ste
vensou, are alone in tho field. 1t Is said
that Stevenson is ineligible on account of
his Southern sympathlos.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

prompt ayment Of bills for gas consumed on aud
after GOyeEbsr $50, unit further notieeJ will
be Increased from ID to ~ 81 per cent
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

tl1sCOKE COKE!i COKEiil AT
~ TEN CENTS PER BUsHBL.-Orders for
Coke arc now received 1t the following places
ONCE Of the Gas Company, i72 tenth street, the
grocery store Of y Connall. corner Of First and n
streets westi DgMoV's drug store corner OF Eighth
aud & streets. Navy Yard; George W. Cropisy's
drag store. ITO Bridge street, Georgetown
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15
The October Elections.

The Republicans have carried Iowa by
%. 900 to $4,000 majority. Pennsylvania
by 5000 to 10000, and Ohio by from H.
900 to 5000. In Iowa the republicans
had everything their own way; in Penn
sylvania the contest was closer, but for
some reason or rather Gov. Gcary runs
behind the ticket. the republican candi-
date for Judge having about 10000 ma
jority. The battle in Ohio was closer
than in either the other States, and the
result is not positive at this time OF writ
ing, the returns and opinions of both par
ties indicate that Hayes Is clectedby about
three thousand. The House Is Democrat
ic and the Senate Republican. The Dem
ocrats claim that the vote Is so close tina
IL will require the official count to deter
mine who is elected Governor. says ont
dispatch; while a later one from X. ID
Harrison. Chairman Of the Ohio Stat'
Central Committee says: Hayes i
elected by from eight to ten thousand ma
jority. The Legislature is close, but
think Republican"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15

II I, said that the trial Of Mara and 0'Dough-
erty, for the attempted assassinstioa of revenue
officer Brooks in PhilsdsphiA, proaisas 70 b Of
great interest, IS It Is expected that tAs who's
working Of the whisky ring win Be exposed.
Senator Morton said in his Cincinnati speech;
Except In regard to the war, slavery. and re-
construction. the Democratic party has no uni-
form status, on any subject"
General Acorn. In his letter accepting the
Republican nomination for Governor Of Missis-
,ippi, ssys that the Democrats have. Il 10 true
formed Republican party in that State, but II
Is with tho Republicans left out. nHH
Gov. Senter, in his message 10 the Tennessee
Legislature urges strongly the ratification Of the
18th amendment to the constitution. He says
the interest Of Tennessee would b furthsred
thereby and that the people voted for II Hs
urres continuation Of the free school system
and comments upon Its good effects, scouts repu-
dis.iou and advises the sale Of delinquent rail-
roads to enhance the value Of the Sats bonds
and asks for action to encourage emigration.
Bills have been introduced into the legislsturs
10 disquslify negroes s jurors and to repeal the
school law and abolish county superintendent
Of education. 1870.
The Supreme Court Of Maine has now before
Il n question for decision-which Il h said vii
be settled the present mouth-arising out OF TIKI
settlement Of the late suit Of the Portland, sao'
and Portsmouth Railroad against the Boston snt
Maine, and Eastern Railroads, for tho psymen
Of back dividends In coin. The question y
whether the present holders Of stock. which the,
bought within the six years expressed In tn
,ult. or the owners Of the stock at the time tn
disputed dividends should have been paid, shoul'
receive the back dividends.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15

No one who has been familiar with TIE pleas
ant atmosphere Of the old store with the round
numbers. for 50 many years past, can doubt
that Mr.. Alexander Williams viii carry with
him into the "Old Corner" 135 Washington
Street, Boston, the administrative ability and
peculiar tact required to make popular and
successful Bookstore, and to fully sustain the
reputation the place has gained in past days.
Messrs. A. Williams & Co. will do ut their new
place general Book business, leaving the Pc
riodicals behind at the old stand, and will also
retain the agency for the publications OF Harper
& Brothers, and the important specialities Of
Agricultural and Mechanical books.
Our old and esteemed friends. as will be seen
by the above, have removed to larger quarters.
Among their specialitles they pay particular at
tention to the sale Of agricultural books, having
the largest stock in New England. They there
fore have unequalled facilities for supplying
agricultural clubs, libraries &C., Mr.. Williams
having devoted fifteen years in this field. We
are pleased to call attention to this fact on ac-
count Of the high character Of the firm and their
early and continued labors to circulate asrieul-
tural literature.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15

General Pierce's last illness began about Ave
weeks since, while he was stopping at his cot
tagc at Hampton Beach. His health had been
unusually good for months. and when tho last
attack came II was not considered dangerous.
But he rapidly grew worse. and was taken to
hi, home in Concord, where his attendant ply
stefan pronounced the disorder abdominal drop.
y. Prompt treatment partially relieved thu
patient; but few days anerward the symptoms
became aggravated, and were again PARTIAL,
removed. The third time the system did no
seem to respond to the remedies applied, and
physical condition. Joined with inability to taxi
much noarishmsnt, caused Mr.. Pierce to com
mcnce sinking, and he continued to fail grsdu
ally until death. He was conscious to the las
and had sufficient strength to converse up Z
within two hours Of his decease. When hi
physician made his first visit to him In his las
sickness, he remarked, doctor, what DO 20!
think Of my casef" The reply was, II thinl
your symptoms are very grave ones. III
General added 81 think 50 myself, and l an
convinced shall not recover" At times dur
ing his sickness he suffered from the hiccup
and from neuralgia pains In his shoulder ant
hip. Finally these pains concentrated abou
the heart. At other times he was very cain
and comfortable.
He conyersed frequently during his sicknes
upon public and national matters, and express
ed deep interest and anxiety for the .welfar
of the country. He talked freely about the pub
| lie men with whom he had been associated Il
political life, and spoke personally OF his forme
Cabinet members, and Of many other statesme
and representative men In different parts OF tn
country. AS death approached his wanin
strength did not permit him to converse, but
all appearances his bodily pain had LEFT him
lie lay quietly upon his bed, q calm, happy an
resigned expression suffusing his countenanc'
At about five o'clock he looked around the ROOF
for the last time. his eyes resting for momer
upon those in attendance upon him, and the
rs calmly and sweetly rs child would sink
its rest he closed his eyes In his last sleep an
passed away. He died at the residence OF MI
Willard Williams, where he had made his hon
while In Concord for many years.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15
W.,uIxoroy. Oct II. 1860


Eprron or UNION AND JOURNAL: -Weare en-
joying at the present time the Indian Summer
and, as IL to compensate in some degree for the
recent severe and somewhat disastrous storms
that have visited US. the weather for the past
week has been rs mild and genial rs could be
wished. have read with sorrow the wide
spread devastation incident to the last storm in
your State and IL the statements are true, GER
tainy, Il has no parallel, and from its severe ef-
fects II must take many years to fully recover.
/ hope that Maine has now received its full
compliment OF providential dispensations, rs they
may be termed, but, coming as these storms
have, 50 Immediately after the formation Of a
Hichborn party, IL may be, that they are but
exhibitions Of divine justice. and that this lie
climate temperance offspring may be the Jonah
that brings down the wrath Of Providence upon
the people-I am glad, however, that in your
last election, Il was thrown overheard, and trust
that the people win do works ."meet for re
pcntance."
This season Of the year, In this section Of the
country, IL truly delightful the bslmy air Is re-
frcshing after 80 many weeks Of warm, II not
hot weather. I do not think. however, the
scenery Of our wood and forests are 50 beautiful
rs that Of New England. The rich yarigated
hues Of the maple gives charm to your WOOD
land scenery and which the poet 50 beautifully
describes, rs
THE emhattled forests erewhile armed with gold
Their banners bright with every hue"
The forest scenery Of your State viii bear Cd
the palm but for salubrious climate, this
part Of the country Is, by far superior to any OF
the eastern States; especially. Il Is wei adapted
TO those troubled with bronchial affection, being
20 Gar from the ocean (some $50 miles) We have
none Of the irritating sea brceles, which are
soPreyslent In New England.
Some time since city ordnance was passed,
iorodding the proprietors Of places Of public
amusement, making any distinction In regard
TO color and ordering that all parts Of houses Of
amusement should be free TO AL. A few eve
ninss, since, three eOlOred men were at the thea
ue and occupied the dress circle, feeling very
secnrs IN their position, being backed up by the
law, but were suddenly brought to grief by the
appearance OF one Of the attaches Of the cstab-
lishment, who notified them that they could not
be allowci to occupy sea,s IN the drrs, circle.
They were not disposed 10 leave their ,eat, but
~ officer being called. altho' protecting sr,ins,
the procedure and refusing % reccivc the al.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-15
SUPREME JUDIcIAL COURT.
York County, Sept Term, 1860,
at Alfred.
plRRows, j., PRESIDING.

No. 2il.-0live Berry v. Andrew ]. Guptl
and TT. Action on agreement for support, and
set of fled by deft. with plea 81 performance
Tried by "a jury, who gave verdict for plf fol
ssl.37.
Moore. Burbank.
No. 2O6. Sally Carey v. Elisha A. Bradecn,
Exr. Pr. claims lifc-interest In premises,
Tried before Justice presiding without . jury
on Saturday. Non-suit ordered, and plaintiff
excerpts.
Drew. Burbank. Weld, Kimball.
No. 2lS. James O. A. Harmon v. Nathaniel
Berry. Def dehulted for $500 debt and
s43.47 costs.
Chisholm. Drew.
On Tuesday the criminal docket was taken
up; the first case tried was State v. Alexander
WEIGH and Theodore II. Written. For larceny
of watch and money, coin and currency, ftom
house Of Jacob Morrill, In Limerick. WEIGH was
found guilty and Written not guilty.
State v. Albert Levi. Assault and battery
upon q small boy, with the grussest circum-
stances Of aggayation. Verdict, guilty.
At the suggestion Of the County Attorney the
criminals were brought in for sentence, and
were sentenced as follows: John c. Gerrish, for
larceny, to the State Reform-school until Of age,
and II, during that time, his behavior Is good /,
to be discharged; II not, there win be added
two years in State Prison. Albert Levi, assault
and battery, sentenced to eight months In Coun-
~ Jail Vim. b. Smith, sentence suspended to
ascertain II he would be received at REFORM
school. Frank W. BickfOrl, larceny, two years
hard labor In State prison. Alexander WEIGH,
larceny, four years hard labor in State prison.
HEARINGS IN CHAMBERS.
The following divorces were decrcd:
Roxanna Jameson. liblt. v. Samuel N. Jane
son.
Rebceca A. Lane. libellant, Y. Ivory Lane.
Louisa NJ. Smith, libellant v. Andrew J.
Smith. ..rFIE
Henry II. stpbbs, libellaut vs. Lucy A.
Stubs. -. a $3.50
TnunspAr.-State VS.. Edward Bennett, lar
ceny, verdict, guilty. Sentence nine months in
county Jail. 7t. .,-.t. -,
PniK.r. The case Of Wentworth Y. Dormsn
occupied the court and jury until Monday
noon. Verdict for plaintiff, damage assessed at
sLa5. Tf