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Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

Mr.. James M. Scovel, of Camden
county, is candidate for the nomina-
ton of State Senator, to succeed Mr.
BEETLE. He is also n member of the
Republican "Invincibles," an organiza-
ton just formed in Camden, the object
of which is said to be Opposition to
all rings and combinations interfering
with the purity of elections. Mr.. SEQ
wells action when Senator in 1866, upon
the election of U. S. Senator, and the
peculiar influences which led to his
selection rs President of the Senate
that year instead of Mr. Buckley, the
choice of the Republican caucas, will
hardly impress the public with a pro-
found respect for his new zeal in favor
of the "purity of elections, and oppo-
sition to rings"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

Chinese are to supplant the negroes
in South Carolina.
The Irish, with the Americans, mourn
the loss of General Maggie, the patriot
soldier.
Late intelligence from Maine shows
that the potato crop has been seriously
injured by drouth, and that the crop
will be light.
Reports from Minnesota state that
the weather is warm and very favorable
for corn, though the continued rains in
June and July were very injurious.
In South Carolina the weather during
the past week was dry and hot. until
Monday, when fine rain fell. A full
avera &c crop of corn is anticipated.
A certain gentleman, of political as
pirations, Moses Gray by name, resi-
dent a resident OF the modest village of
Wiretown, Warren comfy, in this State,
is the happy father of three promising
sons. To the first of these boys youth
of sinister looks, he had given the name
of "John Wilks Booth" the second, a
martial child, he baptised " George r.
Mcclellan !" while the third, babe of
auburn hair and general ':'red hot COM
plexion, rejoices in the name of "Bricky
Pomeroy."
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

Another candidate for Senatorial
honors in Monmouth county, in the
person of Hon. George Middleton, is
is presented for the consideration of
the Democracy of the county, by a
correspondent of the Democrat That
paper, however, still sticks to Senator
Little, strongly urging his denomination
as the best thing the party can do. 1t
is none of our fight, but we are very
much of the Democrats way of think
ing. Newark Courier.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18
Prize Fight In Missouri.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. ]

FoI. LOUIS, aug. II.
A prize fight took place yesterday
between Allen and Gallagher, at Fos-
ter's Island, which resulted in the de-
feat of the latter. Nine rounds were
fought. The contestants were severe
ly punished. In the third round an
unsuccessful attempt was made by
Gallagher's friends to break up the
fight Notwithstanding that Gala
ghers second threw up the sponge"
the referee decides the fight draw. :"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

ge7g@ The U. S. Pension agent at
Trenton has sent us the following cir
cular, which we publish for the benefit
of those interested : Frequent COM
plants to this Agency induce the belief
that the practice of charging Pensioners
more than the legal fees, for securing
their semi annual Pension-pay, too
generally prevails. All U. S. Pensioners
are hereby notified, that the proper
and legal charges for securing pay are
as follows:
For preparing Vouchers. .25 Gents.
For Oath of Identity. 80. .15 Gents.
Total ..4o Genus
For each additional oath, if any. Is
cents. No other charge should be paid
by Pensioners, except the actual cost of
Postage, and of the certificate of Off
cial character of magistrate when re-
quired, which is only once, 1t is
reported, that Pensioners are often
charged from 81 to IS semi-annually,
instead of the above sums, and the at
tention of all soldiers and friends OF
soldiers-of their widows and orphans
is called to the above legal rates. No
charges for time" for railroad
fare for cashing in advance" or
other illegal commissions allowed.
Pensioners are requested to report to
this agency every instance of over
charge, or attempt at overcharge, with
amount, date, name and residence Of
the party doing it, when the necessary
steps will be taken to prosecute the of
tenders. In no other way can this out
rage upon Pensioners be stopped.
Pensioners can always draw their
Pension.pay at this Agency, at only the
above rates, semi-annually, either in
person or by mail. Those living at a
distance need not come to Trenton at
all, or pay others for coming, as many
imagine, but may communicate with
the Agency direct. Fuller Instructions
if desired, by letter.
JAMES T. RUSHING,
U. S. Pension Agent.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

A report comes from the West
through pretty straight channel that
General Greenville Dodge, Chief Engi-
neer of the Union Pacific Railroad. was
telegraphed to by President Grant-the
despatch overtaking him at Chyenne-
offering him place in his Cabinet as
Secretary of War, giving him two weeks
to consider the matter; General Raw
Inns being compelled, by declining
health, to give up the position. Gen.
Dodge left Immediately for Washing
ton.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

Rev. Treadwell Walden, formerly of
Trinity Church in this city. has been
called to his former parish of Chris t
Church, Norwich, Conn, at salary of
S., 900. Newark Advertiser
Philip Phillips, the "Singing Pill
grim, is giving concerts at Cape May.
An accident occurred on Monday on
the line of the New Jersey Central Rail-
road, near the depot at Centreville,
which resulted in the death of Mary
Connors. She was about to cross the
track, when she was struck by the 10
connective and thrown to the ground.
The whole train passed over her, man.
Cling the body fearfully.
A herd of cattle belonging to Mir.
Albert Pike, Esq, broke out of an en-
closure ON the Bergen meadows Mon
day evening, and wandered along the
turnpike road toward Harrison. When
crossing the Morris and Essex railroad,
near the Hackensack bridge, the nine
O'Clock train from New York came
along and dashed into the drove, kill
ing nine of them and injuring quite {
number. No damage was done to the
train.
A South Jersey Methodist ministol
has resigned his pastorate, and become
undertaken.
The quantity of beer drunk daily il
Newark is /, 900, 600 glasses. Can this
be beat from Dan to Beer-she-ha p
Newark Register.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

The Rideau Canal in Canada has
been repaired, and navigation is resum,
ed
Mrs. Clifford of Manor County, Iowa,
died on Saturday from the effects of q
right on viewing the solar eclipse.
J. G. French's carpenter shop in
Worcester, Mass, was burned ION
Monday. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
$4,000.
The morocco factory of Freeman
Sewall, in Charlestown. Mass, was de
stroyed by fire on Monday. Loss, $15,-
600 partially insured.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18
Germany

DERLIN, AUB. II.
1t is reported that the North and
South German States have agreed to
common action with respect to the
Gcumenical Council, if the resolutions
adopted by that boay ON the question
of the temporal power of the Pope
should threaten the peace of Europe.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

HARRISBURG, Penn, Al

HARRISBURG, Penn, Aug. IT,
President Grant and party arrived
this evening from Wilcox. Penn, and
are the guests of Gen. Cameron. They
leave in the morning to visit the iron
and coal mines of Lebanon and Schuyl-
kill Counties.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Regular meeting of the Board of School
Commissioners Elizabeth, August 18th, 1869.
Present-Commission Smith, Moore, Wal
ter, Dimock Young and Luster.
Mr.. +. o. Walter, Commissioner appointed
to fill the vacancy from the Third ward, hay
ing taken the required oath, appeared and
took his seat, as member of the Board
The President being absent, Commissioner
Moore was appointed President pro tenn. The
minutes OF the last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The Committee on Teachers, to whom was
referred the communication of Mr.. David
Price, reported adversely. Which, on motion,
was received.
The Committee on Repairs reported that
the necessary repairs had been done at School
No.. Which, on motion, was received.
The Committee on Stoves and Fuel pre-
sented proposals for furnishing the Schools
with coal, from Mr.. John Marthaler, j. B.
Cooley, John McAdams and Messrs. Robinson
Il Sullivan. Which, ON motion, were received
On motion of Commissioner Young-Re-
solved that the contract be awardedto Messrs.
Robinson & Sullivan, they being the lowest
bidders.
The President appointed Commissioner
Walter on the Committee on Repairs and
Committee on Stoves and Fuel, to fill vacan-
cy.
The following bills, approved by the FL
nance Committee, were ordered paid
Drake & Cook S29. w. P. N. DeCamp s1285,
Donovan, Green & Co. $29.85, j. G. Luster
1898.
There being no further business, the Board
adjourned. W. III. LUsTER, Secretary.
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NOTICE.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF
i the Board of Chosen Freeholders, adopted Au-
gust IL, 1862 sealed bids will be received at The
the city of Elizabeth, and before Wednesday,
the 25th day of August, inst, at II o'clock NJ for
twenty-five thousand dollars two years Union
County Bonds, dated July LIST, 1869, interest per
cent, payable semi-annually.
ROBERT A. RUSSELL,
Director of Board.
THOMAS B. BUDD, County Collector. a19-1w
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Safest photographic Nelus.
Boy Shot by a Policeman.
PITTSBURGH, Penn. Aug.

IITISBURGHJ I6HH., aug. II.
At a picnic to-day, policeman
while making an arrest, was attacked
by a crowd of boys, and in defense of
himself, fired into the crowd, shooting
a boy named David McCarty through
the thigh. The wound is not consider.
ed dangerous.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

The Odd Fellows of this country
spend about $1,000, 900 a year for the
relief of the distressed.
Miners will be allowed to vote for
Asa Packer in Pennsylvania next cleo
ton day.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

Mr.. EDrroR:-It may not be uninter-
esting to many of your numerous read
ers to know that in view OF the unpre-
cedented peach crop of this season, we
have imported large quantities of pure
white Brandy, to be used solely in the
preserving of fruit-more especially of
peaches.
We are enabled lowing to our supe-
rior advantages to offer this Brandy
Warranted of the purest quality at
the low price of $3.50 per gallon, de-
ivered free of all charge, to any part
of Elizabeth. Yours truly,
SIcHER BROTHERS,
ISL Washington ST., New York. If
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FOUNDRY AND MACHINE BUSINESS.

THNHE undersigned still continue at their old-es-
l. tablished place of business, at
No. 81 BOND STREET ELIzABETHPoRT.
We are prepared to make Castings of Iron or
Brass. In our Machine Department we are prepar-
ed to turn or bore Steam Cylinders of forty inches
diameter, and other heavy turning, Mill Gearing,
Mill Spindles and Shafting Of all lengths and sizes
in general use. Also, patent Saw GuInmers. House
Moving and other Screws always on hand. Pile
Hammer Nipples Manhole Tops and Basin Covers,
round and square, Hitching Posts, Locomotive
Signs, Hand Car and Truck Wheels. ~ fE1
Iron Bridges, Iron Beams and Girders, of all
sizes, at short notice, and all kinds of Hydraulic
Machinery. G. Z. Il S. L. MOORE.
CHARLES E. MOORE, SAMUEL L. MOORE.
jy19 1y
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H0U Sc FOR SALE.

TINHE NEW HOUSE, No TIA East Grand street,
| containing eight rooms, good cellar, well and
eistern, with water in the house. All modern i'm
provements and conveniences Apply on the prem
ises During the present month will be sold for
$4,000. Jy2O
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BOARD.

TWO LARGE PLEASANT ROOMS. HAND
il somely furnished, with first-class table, at the
corner of Broad and Bond streets. Arrangements
can now be made for the autumn and winter.
a19-eod1wt
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Grand Opening

MRS. CLARK
ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies' tina
IL she will open on
THURSDAY. APRIL 18TH,
A grand display OF
ELEGANTLY TRIMMED PATTERNS
For Ladies and Chldren's Dresses, Cloaks, Suits
Wrapping, &C., of all the latest Paris Styles.
Also, French Dressmaking. Cutting and Fitting
in all its branches. ALI kinds of Plain and Fancy
Sewing done to order with neatness and Dispatch
We still continue the manufacturing of
HOOP SKIRTS AND CORSETS.
Satisfaction guaranteed, and low Prices.
MRS. W H. CLARK. 100 BROAD STREET.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18

MFRS. LAWRENCE can accommodate several
wi boarders with Good Board and Pleasant
Rooms at reasonable rates. Apply at No. Union
street, back of the Court House, seven minutes
walk from Depot, or at the Monitor Office all If
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-18
STORAGE FOR STOVES.

WTE are now prepared to take down, store in dry
w lofts for the season, and black and put up in
the fall, Stoves and Parlor Furnaces, Pipe, Fire
Boards, &C.. at reasonable rates.
L. M. HERRICK & CO.,
2I9 Broad street.
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NOTICE.

EIALLS, Offices and all public buildings cleaned
/ L and kept in order by S. f. RANDOLPH, Sex
may be left at Hiitons Stove Store, corner of Broad
and Washington streets. JIG If
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TO LET.

TN Catharine street, east side, first door from
Il East Grand street, three four rooms, with
water, &c. all 1w WILLIAM FLECKE.
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BARRING.

WE are prepared to execute every description
w of JOB PRINTING at this office.
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FOR SALE,

FVyHE HOUSE AND LOT, No. 81 William street,
1 near Catharine street House IS by % feet
with kitchen attached. Lot 26 by 100 feet. Fine
garden. Price 50, 800. Possession immediately
Apply ON the premises. a196
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TRACED Y.
A Man Kills His Nephew I'm a Quarrel
About the Division of Grain,

From the Dubuque Hef aid, Jan. 20.
On Monday, the Oath. Lansing. In Allamakee
suiting in the murder Of a man by his uncle.
The particulars OF the affair, especially tele-
NAV 10 u.s. rs as Wb"
Lansing during the past ten or twelve years.
are farmers. owning and working large tract
of land on the Iowa river. about Six miles from
Lansing. Frank May is a man Of about forty
years OF age, and Charles. his nephew about
thirty; Another nephew has been associated
with them, we learn, in their farming opera
mGI1s' II' 6St was not ag engaged g,iIa 10 the din,
@ Geah ntS of Charles May IN addition % to theiT
own land-the Mays have been in the habit of
leasing farms In their neighborhood, and being
They have also at times purchased grain in the
Lansing market. During the past year they
in partnership. In dividing the grain recently
q dispute arose between Frank and Charles as
to fair division. On Monday Charles went
over 10 remove the last of the corn. The dis
pute was renewed and Frank shot him. killing
him almost instantly. Frank then went to
since then no trace has been found of hims AS
soon as the murder was known officers started
IN pursuit OF the murderer. The particulars of
the murder are not definitely known, and there
are val tons rumors afoat, one TO the effect that
Charles first fired upon Frank. and tnat the
latter Killed his nephew in self.defense. A
reward of 5000 has been offered by the friends of
the murdered man for the arrest of the MUIR
SG SeTe1 AsWe tay have stated the partiss to this
county, and possessed wealth and influence. A
gentleman who has known them for several
years informs as That they were generally
accounted dangerous men, especially when in
liquor or under the influence of passion. It
was rare for them TO go To Lansing Without be-
coming inloxicsi ed and then thew were sure
TO raise disturbance. Because OF this quar-.
relsome disposition, they were frequently
were disliked pretty generally. The guilt of q
murderer has attached tc one, and violent
death Overtak en- the other in ccnse Quence of the
disposition which made them unpopular ana
feared among their neighbors.
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ENGLISH BARBARITIES.
MandcuGing ChiIdren Im England.


The Birmingham Post tells this story of a
scene at the railway station at Wiilenhall,
Englan d..
"a thick chain; three little boys on either
side and bigger boy at the end; all hand
cufed. Several poor women crying. Lots OF
children and three policemen. One of the
children was so little that the policeman
had to wrap handkerchief round his
wrist to make the handouts fit. What's
the matter-what have these boys done,
and where are they going?' Been gambling
sir. Going to Stafford for seven days Gam
bling, did you say2' Yes, sir; pitch and toss ON
q Sunday pitch and toss! Do understand
you; five little boys under twelve. and two not
sixteen, all going to jail for pitch and toss7'
Yes. sir without the option Of a hne?' NO
sir; fined six pence That's three eeand-sixpence
for the seven; I'll pay the lot! But then there's
the COSTS sir We'll what's the total?' 'e4 0s.6d
sir.' Now. as L understood neither of the boys
had never been in custody before, and as their
Dress denoted, they must OF necessity be ex
ceedingly poor, I inquired OF q woman, who
appeared In great distress. the habits of the
boys. Il can only she said, speak for my
hoy, sir. He earns me six shillings q week.
He's good lad. haven't money enough to
free him, and what's he To do woen he comes
out of Stafford, don't know. He can't
walk the twenty miles home Fortunately,
and inquired particulars. which were soon
forthcoming. 'ScAndalousp said one, Mon
strous 2 said the other. III said, amy gentle
man will join me In payment of the fine, the
boys shall be liberated Tue fine was paid, and
the boys unclaimed. and although the tickets
were taken from Willenhall to Stafford, the
boys did not go to Jail"
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the Indian Ocean, doubling the Cape of Good
Hone before arriving at their station, either the
british Government IL throwing away money,
or else It has changed Its views OF the "sea-
going" capacities Of monitors, ,,.,
Nations IA nnoL afford TO adopt the failures ef
their neghbors; they are forced TO copy their
successes The single battles IN when small
monitors have defeated good broadslde IRON
clads of thrice their size, as in The Monitors
contest with the Merrimac, and the Weenaw-
ken's with the Atlanta, have demonstrated
their offensive power. The ease with which
they have steamed up close under the
concentrated fire OF tremendous land forts,
and leisureiy dismounted their guns, az at
Fort Fisher, or destroyed what they protected,
as the Montauk destroyed the Nashville under
the guns of McAllister, has demons their
Cuba their ocean voyage to Portsmouth, 81.
Petersburg, Stockholm. Brest, and around Cape
Horn Itself into the North Pacific, through
tempestuous weather. has demonstrated their
seagoiDg capabilities. The enthusiastic praises
OF such authorities as Vice-Admiral Porter and
Com odore Rodgers have demonstrated their
com Portable qualities and "habitabilitY" in
cruise or in battle, in calm or In gale.-N Y
Ti1lpg
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MONITORS.
Their Capabilities for Service on the
Ocean.


The last number of the Pail Mall Gaaette re-
% turns TO the Is sttaek on IN the american monitor
been" )" says this authority, for the purpose for
which they were designed and ingenious as is
efficient ships OF war without the Introduction
OF notifications entirely opposed to the original
idea."
We hardly know Of any one this side OF Jack
Bunsby VINO could give so profound an "opi.
nion," because, as he monitors were designed
in construction, :" and "useful for their pur-
pose" and yet mot efficient" IL is very din
cult 10 see, The Gazette proceeds. however. TO
supply an "oOvious reason."
The reason is ,viOus. 10 be q really efficient
monitors may have crot se1 the Atlantic tie tney eau
never be said 70 po sess this quality while tney
founderiIg" ~ A"''o W
Here. then. is the secret The i'm pregnabili,y
mitted, but their "habitability" is questioned.
Now, IL should seem reasonable tnat YES sells
which have crossed and recrossed (or, as lhe
the Atlantic with ease and doubled Cape
Horn should be accounted sea going
addition, reference is made to the reports
OF Commodore Rodgers, the seargoing question
will be set at rest. That officer declared that
the Monadnock had proved herself much more
than equal ito the difficulties OF doubling Cape
Horn, and added that "i1 In, the long seas OF tue
decks, rising over the waves easily and
buoyanuy." ,,
even in Great Britain, regarding monitors Is
that feature after feature OF them mas been
copied into English 6roadside ships 70 tne1r an
carriage, then the monitor balanced ruoaeT'
then. as far as possible. the arnoor m0nl'
| and SO ON. While. not content with these
'adoptions," several absolute moni' ors are
euiSinG IN EpgSn s9f5s - go s9r 20 t6ss es
| tination, these last must not only brave the
PsTils Of the North and South Atlantic, but OF
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DESER TIERS.
They are Shaved, TattOOed, and Drum
med Out OF Service.


med Out of Service.
From the Memphis Post, Jan. 20.
On Wedp esday of this week three privates of
the toI ce garrisoned here. named respectively
Myron II. Suong, Harmon Springsteen, and
Twenty fifth Infantry, were tried by general
court martial upon the charge of desertion, and
being convicted were sentenced To have their
heads shaVen, their left hips tattooed with the
letter ID (slgnifying deserter), and to be
dishonorably discharged from the United states
service. The sentence was executed yesterday.
In The M orning the barber of the battalion per-
formed the job of shaving the hair from their
heads, leaving them as bare as a oiean-sheven
letter ID stamped with India ink upon their
hips The officer of the day, together with
guard, supervised the execution or THESE
penalties, aud the soldiers. however much they
might have wished 10 make q resistance, made
none, and they submitted TO the disgrace In
silence.
In the afternoon, at the dress parade, the un-
fortunate fellows were brought out in their
undress, with their shaved heads uncovered,
and marched (headed with the drum corps an d
followed by guard) in front OF the whole COM
mspd. through the navy yard TO the various
oInces. and then into the city through several
OF The prominent streets. After being exposed
ana paraded In this manner for some time.
they were then formally dismissed and ordered
10 leave the garrison, which they did, with an
air OF deep shame and mortihoation better con-
eeiyed than expressed. Strong had been clerk
In General Grants headquarters In the army,
and deserted once before. but was restored to
duty by order OF the General on probation.
His second desertlon was on the 28th OF April,
SpIingsteen deserted on the l4th OF March, 1868,
and Madden On the 2th of July, lSeS,