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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-26

TIE TWENTY MORMON WIyEs-Ouits a
flip las been given 10 public curiosity by the
statement that twenty of Brigham Yosng's
wives have arrIvet in the Sts'es en- rou'y To
Washington. kilograms have appeared daily
announcing their progress through the West
or their way here, and speculation has been
busy as 10 The purpose of their visit TO the
National Capitol.
The supposition has been that il might be a
shrewd dodge on the part of Brigham Young
TO send a score of his most fascinating spouses
10 diplomatlze our government officials and
members OF Congress, dispeI the prejudice
row existing against Polygamy. and establish
MormonIsm in the god graces OF the ruling
powers. Another theory Is that In conseq uence
OF the dull times in Utah and the grass-h
Pers having eaten mp their provisions, Brigham
Young finds II difficult To support his many
wives and sends a lot of them here to ger places
in the Treasury Department
Anyhow, such an arrival would be G,i
send TO Washington. We haven't hal a first
class sensation tor nearly week and tue al
Vent of twenty pretty Mormon women, would
set things IL motion. Newspaper Ro is stag
mating for want OF such ne~sy boon. W.
are sorry, therefore, 10 have TO discourage thi,
hopeful prospect. Tie twenty NJ Jrmon wives
are myths. Enquiry AT the proper quarter
brings out the unpleasant fact that No such
visitors are expected here. Mr.. Hooper Is tn.
delegate from Utah. What more CERTAIN than
that lie would be advised OF Briyhan's
rIiely mission to Washington If there was
any thing in 1t. But be knows nothing
whatever about the twenty wiv.s.
Now what have the Associated Press tele
sraphers TO say 10 thisl Here is an excited
community of I2COCO inhabitants Cabinet off,
agape for Brigham Young's twenty wives, and
not a wife Forthcoming, Have the teIegrapbers
b. en- imposed upon by some YANKEE spec ulator
who hss picked up a shOw-troupe Of women
and is passing them of for Mormon wives,
Perhaps they arr Cheyenne wives or Chicago
wives. or wives to that effect, Interesting
enough IN their way, but not the genuine sealed
article. Will the Western telrgraphers please
explain
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The Fall River Ne'cs says that "the Newport
lire OF steamers has been JIM fske-ated. v
This settles a much vexed question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-26

The San Francisco Herald revived bv Mr.
John Nugent, 10 one Of the best and nswsiss,
papers on the Pacific coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-26

baltimore was shocked yesterday by hearing
the chime of bells on Christ Church strike up
" Not for Joe"
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BALLS, PARTIES. &c

TIE OFFICERS or TOE en- n q a
VOLS ASSOC IATloN intend gfUfng a
u and MIlitarv snd civic BAL At Glfd F.l
t""s Fail on E"NnAN EVENING AMI =
>, ies Particulars given IN failure siverti, 80.
n.es ST. By order CON OF ARRANGEMENTS.
HOi FOR EASTER MONDAF' a
Tho Second Grand Combination Bal Of =
MtNCMENTAL PYrBIsN. PLEAsTRE .,s
FRIENDSHIP No
VIII take place at Odd Fellows Ball .th street
bet and street IN ''
MONDAY. March 29. I-6q
~ ksts L, adm. tiing gentleman and ladies
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DENTISTRY.

l.. WOLF ND
oPE8ATiyE DENTIST.
40 Tx fenns a.e bet l7th aud 18th ~ reets
norm elae All branches OF the profes
elSh sklifully attended 70. sad on ne most 4@
rtosNhahie term-. A thorough eNperienc.S x0
W several years IN the Dental Art iu.pire. hi,,
VIII cohndenee u At his cperatio . will prove st
isiaCtory TO ali. M m fns
els ". IND u. A. MERRILL DENTISTS,
~ No. gao PEhNSYLNANIA AgF-~
slE between l2th and 18th streets. fur 49,
nisn ARTIFICIAL TkRTB on any kiud o69Y
OF fiste desired Pure NIuOss Orta. f,ss con-
,tentiy Oh hand for extracting eeth .ithoEt pai.
- guarantee 20 gil those having work done AZ opy
ou'' satisfaction In every particular. no No Iys
X LEW1E DAVIS, DENTAL AssoCIA-
No. 23o PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Between 18th and 18Th streets.
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7EE7H IXTRACTED wITHOur PIN.

No charge viii be made for extract Jog where Ar.
uhclal Teeth are Inserted. although the
pslent VIII be required % pay tor th-N@
eufslca Operation hen performed which LIZ
viii ba DEDUCTED when tie teeth ARE made Thu
asoclsilon IL nov prepared make Teeth o.
1oio siIver. and Rutber AT New York, Pniladel.
tnH, ann bostOt prices All p rsoDs Wishing den
thl sork cone can have ~ a. cheap the above
m'd clte- All work will be dove ia the naa,ast
az tes, manner and warranted 20 sive entire
Satisfaction PersoHs will DO well 90 call ans er-
siihe our work before getting IL elsex here Al Is
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LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFIUB,
~ WAsHINGroN, March 9, 1889
On the petition Of JOSEPH CUTLnR FULLER.
executor Of the estate of Elishs Fitzgerald, de
granted to the said Elisha Fitzgerald on the 18th
day Of June, 1855. for an Improvement in Buoys
for Raising Sunken Vessels:
Itis ordered that said petition be heard at this
Office on the slst day Of May pext Any person
msy oppose THIS exsenHon; Oosect0ns, deposi-
twenty days before the day of hearing.
ELISHA FOOTR,
mao Wv OommlsslOner of Patents.
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Dl6TUREs NEATLY FRAMED in thirty min
u utes with gilt, walnut or imitation moulding
Various styles Ovals. Mirrors inserted Cord
Ts,sels. &c. Old work reRtlt JOHN WAGNER
499 nth ct, formerly $50 Pa. ave. m Is 3ts
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Art GAL ERV
SOC PlNNsYLyANIA AvENUD
BETwEDN NINTH AND IEsTR erRERr
choice collection OF OIL PAISTIsSs. Gar
msn. French, EBglfsh, and American or no Mos
ENGRANlNGs PHOTOGRAPHS, PASsR pa n.
IoNls. eTHRESstOPEs ard sTHREoOPIr
WINS, PAkLOR BRACKETS
oval and Square PICTURE PRAMEs OORpr
TtsskLS, &c &C
Picture France made 10 order. Prices mods
aye VS. SMITH,
oo ioy PrOprietor
pk0FS KREEs' DANCING aCADkMV
. Fem aseLge, opposite Metropolitan -
hrti We would respectfully announce thIf
We are noT prepared 90 receive pnpils Al
such prices ~ will suft the tisnes, al acre. -
With the prices ~ otter Professor g. the etry an
ano see &c for Circulars and Information fnsss.s
o. rSEeDAs sng "a a RDAf from 20 9 OiclH:
ttEspAl sod FRIDAY, from 90 10 O'Clock. II
iuII 10Y ION Frohs sors Constantly 30 sttendanos
NIARlNI's yAsHIosABtY pkNpTEt
Ns ACApkAk, a
-, oelNeen 9Th aad 10th streets
" Nv of-i Tor RECEPTION n PUPILS FOR ~
psI'oesrs apply ct the Academy for oircu -
Days IL Tuition For Mi.ae. and sa.,er.-rn..
Dap Thursday, and Saturday, irl m stosp m
FOR Gentlemen-M Onosy. W etresday ana "a,
nrfes. from TO 10 r M =. \. -
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"A LARGER. RICHHR, AND MORE VAILED
SPRING STOCK or FOREI0S AND
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
TEAM WeHAvE EVER
OTFERBD.
In addition to cur regular aad current Stock. We
meme special bargains in
BLACK FILMS. LACE POINTS, srRiPRJ
Goo ris tSR s sNn H sEAf srf SEEsA-
SPRING sHAWLS.
81 STRANGERS and sojournsrs will ins .ect our
BSONE PRICE ONLY. marked in Plain 9.
uTes
nrOur Northern and East, IN correspondsn its
send us new SO pplies daily.
PERRY BROrHER
Penn avsale aud 9Th street,
Established 1870.
BSCarpets, Curtains, Msttipgs, Oil Cloths,
hugs, &C. upper floors. MAPS eo4tif
CHAs. G. vANDERwERKEN. II. .. YARwO.D.
POTOMAC BIvER BLUE STONE,
tGneiss Rock.)
FOB BUILDINGS, FOUNDATIONS, WALLS,
&c. Also,
FO0TINGs, FLAG, AND CUB STONE:
Delivered In Washington. any accessible point
the Potomac.
vANDERwERKEN 4 60. aProprietors.
Metropolitan Botel Georgetown Once, No IFS
Bridge st corner of High ct. ma 25-eo2m
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$500 and other Lady R0oderO.
VOCAL AND INefRUMEeTAL MUslO.
street, between l3sh and Mth,) WEDNESDAY,
- arch 81. Ia ,. N.
Tickets, ito be had ct Blanchard d Mohuu O.
Coyls 4 Towers, and Ct door > so Cent? mas ID
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18
CONCERNING NEW EXPRESSES.
The Seaside Oracle, monthly publicat

The Seaside Oracle, a monthly publication
at Wiscasset, expresses its opinion of a pub
lie want in that vicinity, as follows
WANTEp-An Opposition Express Company, be-
tween Portland and Rockland. One that will
commodatng agents, and deliOer packages entrust-
ed to their care Immediately upon arrival at the
place of destination. Such company, pledged not
to sell out to the existing monopoly, can do three
quarters Of the business on the route at least until
a great reform takes place III the other company.
We felt just that way once-fancied we
had grievance against the Eastern, and
longed for somebody who would show us
newer, better, cheaper, swifter and surer way
of getting our packages along. At length
the somebody came. He was Mr.. Butterfield,
and he proposed to have New England Ex-
press, to be owned by everybody, that should
run everywhere, earn heaps of money and
pay it all to the stockholders as dividends.
"This was the way we long had sought as
Dr.. Watts says. 1t likewise looked favorable
to others here. Mr.. Butterfeld explained the
plan, and spread his butter around very ex-
ttensively. He was the Moses that was to
smite the rock of the express business, and
command gush of greenbacks Soon his
first lieutenant appeared with book, solicit
| ing subscribers tor the stock, on which only
fifteen per cent would be called for, and
dividends given on hundred. Our business
men went in literally, and having ourself a
grievance against the Eastern, we subscribed
for $500, to get even with the old institution.
The thing moved off gorgeously for about
six weeks, and bust. We have paid $4,000,
and got Il Autograph certificate that we own
five shares in the New England Express Com
pany. Only that, and nothing more. When
Moses smote, the gush was the wrong way.
Next came Waldron's Express, which we
We're confidentially told was under the man
agemcnt of the famous Jim Fisk-the same
who recently had'speculative gold conferen-
ces with Z. S. Grant. This express, thus
backed, was to be a sure thing. Mr.. Yeaton,
Of Bangor, called at our office, in relation to
the matter. We didn't take any stock, he
didn't ask us to. Being so recently a mourn
er, it was relief not to be exposed to new
bereavement But we advertised it. What
ever became of the Waldron Express we
never could satisfactorily learn. In this To-
cality it tapered down and went out like an
expiring tallow candle. The unbalanced ad-
vcrtising account stands on our ledger to-
day.
| After mature reflection we conclude that we
are even with the Eastern Express Company,
and that in the long run it is the cheapest
institution. When Ned Salmon is seen driy-
ing his black horse up from the boat, with
load of freight the consignees know that
its delivery is prompt and sure-and those
who took stock in the recent oppositions are
led to believe that the Eastern is not so cx-
travagant in charges as it might be. And if
anybody wants to try any opposition expert
ments, we shall ask that the advertising bills
be paid in advance, and waive our rights to
| be a stakeholder.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18


tonight with my chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Holman
have been led to so far recoect the leading points
in the doingS of that fatal day and night of the MUIR
der as compels me to acknowledge my guilty re-
sponsbity for the terrible deed, and l cannot die
in peace and leave the impression which my former
declarations have made uncOrrected before the pub
tie. l greatly rejoice that l have been led to see
this matter in this to me new light, as it has remov-
ed great burden of my mind. What palliation
there may be for me having been for several days
so completely under the control of an Overwhelming
passion for drink must leave to be determined by
Him who is too wise to err and too good to do
wrong Having thus purged my soul of all dissim!l-
lation, and implored forgiveness of my Heavenly
Father, as would also of my fellOw-men whom |
have wronged, shall now, i'll few hours, answer
the demands of the law and pay the forfeit of my
life for my wrongs. acknowledging my fate to be
lust, commencing my soul to the mercy of God
through Jesus Christ my Saviour. These dec lara
lions have been drawn up, at my request, by one
who more fully and perfectly understands the
motive, that prompt them than any other person OF
persons. (Signed) JOSIAH L. PIKE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BEAN, Deputy Warden.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18
The principle of prohibition is taring bad

The principle of prohibition is faring bad
ly. In this State, the attempt to form a par
ty based solely on that idea was conspicu-
Gus failure-aS is shown by the mcagre vote
given for Mr.. Hichhom. Massachusetts has
just repudiated the foolish and oppressive
legislation of the last few years in that State
The Boston Journal says of it
The main significance of our State election I'M
doubleday lies in the fact that is the last and most
authoritative popular verdict on the Temperance
question. * In other words the people of
Massachusetts have once more-aS they have al
ways done when the issue was presented to them
plainly, and unembarraSscd by partisan i>Sue>--
condemned the principle Of prohibition.
Last week the people of New Hampshire
voted on the question of adopting OF reject
ing the constabuiary law in that State, and
the result was an overwhelming defeat of the
legislation Of the past dozen years has taken
place We believe that all attempts to re-
enact the constabulary, OF to render moro
stringent the present law, will end in certain
defeat. Not only that, but the mwise strin-
gency OF the existing law will be abated. No
small portion of the sentiment against pro-
hibition is caused by the fact that the promi-
nent advocates almost without exception, are
found to be actuatcd by selfish motives. They
make Of temperance a pack-horse to help
them along. We do not call to mind one of
the prohibition leaders in this State past or
present, who does not stand convicted in the
public mind, of making zeal for prohibition
Il cloak to cover an itching for notorety, po-
litical ambition, avarice, or actual crime.
thing.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

The Mayor of New Haven ''stoops to conquer"
In his walks about the city, a few days since, he
came upon barefoot boy ON the pavement, crying
over recently ''stubbed toe" His Honor stop
ped, did up the toe, and then went on his way, a
true hero. Exchange.
This brings to mind a story related to us
by lady who witnessed the scene. A form
err Sheriff of this County was escorting the
Judge of the Supreme Court to the Court
House, when the two encountereda little boy
crying bitterly from the pain of pebble in
his SHOE The sheriff sat down on a door
step, took the boy on his knee, extracted the
offending pebble, and replaced the shoe,
while the Court stood by, an amused specta-
tor. We often see the now ex-sheriff driv-
ing about town with his carriage full of de-
lighted children. Such man can't have a
bad heart. The worst manifestation we ever
knew of it was allowing velocipedes to be
run in the hal! over our office.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

A LIVE DEMOCRATIC PAPER. OF all the live,
energetic, hard working and efficient Democratic
papers of all the New England States, none is en-
titled to credit than the Belfast (Me Journal.
The Editor, w. II. Simpson, Esq, is il thorough
Democrat, and although located in the heart of the
enemy's camp, he gives his opponents no quarter.
This, and much more, saith the Hudson,
N. Y. Gazette, edited by M. p. Williams,
Esq, who, located in Democratic State,
sends these kindly words of encouragement
to us who are beleagured by radicalism. So
long as we are encouraged and sustained by
the many friends that we now have in this
region-and they are a noble body of true
men and Democrats mean to continue the
good fight And some fine September day,
Brother Williams, we shall send to you greet
ing that Maine is Democratic State. 1t is
sure to come.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

Cole, who murdered Hiscock at Albanv V, is
the prominent candidate for Secretary of the
United States Senate. Well why shouldn't
he be? Wasn't he in the practice of radical
ideas when he put his pistol to the head of an
unsuspecting man, who was smoking his
after-dmer cigar, and blew his brains out !?
That is the kind of heroes that the party de-
lights to honor When Spain declared that
Jack Hale had abused his office, and request
ed his recall, what did the virtuous admins
tration at Washington do? Why, they sent
in his place Dan. Sickles, who murdered y
man in the streets of Washington. When
these honors are thus conferred, why shouldn't
Maine aspire to have paper credit broker
as Speaker of her House of Representatives !?
Let Farwell wade in. AS a representative
man his claims are undeniablc.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18
DEATH OF PROMINENT MEN.

Death is still busy with distinguished men.
The past week saw the passing away of three
who were conspicuous in the annals Of the
country.
Hon. Amos Kendall, born in Massachusetts,,
in 1889, 4 lawyer, politician and statesman,
died at Washington. He was Postmaster
General in Jackson's administration, and was
retained for a time by Van Buren,. For twen-
ty years he has been the manager Of the
Morse Telegraph Patent, and realized large
fortune. He never sWerved from Democratic
principles to the day of his death.
Gen John +. Wool, aged 80, died on the
10th, at Albany. He served in the war of
1912, and was severely wounded at Queens
town Heights. He served with distinction
in the Mexican war. In the late rebellion
he rendered important service, and achieved
the reputation of brave and skillful officer.
Hon. Robert J. Walker died at Washing
ton on the nth, aged 20. He was born in
Pennsylvania, but long resided in MISSISSIPPI
pi He was an early and prominent support
er Of Andrew Jackson, and was often con-
suited by him after he became President. He
was largely instrumental in the nomination
and election of James K. Polk, who made
him Secretary of the Treasury. He infused
spirit and energy into the Mexican war, by
his influence with the President. His last
official position was that of Governor of
Kansas under Buchanan, which position he
soon resigned, and resumed the practice of
law
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

What is doing in Maine to elevate public senti.
ment in regard to the crime of intemperance:
Machias Republican.
The $500 rum bill contracted when Grant
visited Augusta, and paid out of the State
Treasury, might do something in that way,
if printed for general circulation. 1t is an
exceedingly high-toned document.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18
WILLIAM II. SIMPSON
EntTon AND PROPRIETOR.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, $500 year
within the year s. 5o at expiration OF the year $500
ADyERTisING TERMS. For one square, Zone inch OF
length in column l5 for three weeks and % cents or
each subsequent insertion fraction OF square chars
ed rs a full one.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

Robbers broke into the house of Mr.. Kelley, at
Masonve, New Jersey. Mr.. X. ran to the next
house for gun, and returning, mistook his wife,
who was getting out the window, for robber, and
shot and dangerously wounded her.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS and Guardians de-
string their advertisements published in the journal
will please state to the Court all advertising not so
directed is withheld from this paper
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

The Transcript says that Portland has arranged.
for winters supply of cunners Portander
isn't himself without his fried Gunner for breakfast
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

Subscribers are requested to take notice OF the date
the coored slips attached the paper 1t is the only
form of receipt now used. For instance, Is May 6s
means that the subscription Is paid to that date When
payment is made, the date will be Immediately
changed to correspond and thus receipt in full sent
with every paper Subscribers in requested
to forward the sums due.
A5-In sending money, state TIIE POST OFFICE to
which the paper is sent.=aH
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

AS-S N. PETTENGILL & Co., State ST., Boston
for procuring subscriptions and forwarding advertise
ments.
Boston, is authorized to receive advertisements for this
paper.
ST. c. EVANS, 106 Washington Street, is an au-
thorized agent of this paper.
A3-GEo. p. RowELI & Co., 40 Park Row, New York,
will receive advertisements for this paper at the lowest
rates. Their orders will always receive prompt attention.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

The Postmaster at Knoxville, ILL.,, has heen de
tected in stealing money from the mails
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address of papers
changed state the Post Office which the paper,
has been sent as well that to which it is to go.
The Republican journal., 1869-11-18

The following conversation between col
ored prisoner and a temperance lecturer who
was in search of facts to fortify his positions
and illustrate his subject, explains itself 8
".What brought you to prison, my colored
friend?n
1.-TWO constables, sab"
Eyes but l mean had intemperance any
thing to do with it?"
sah'