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Evening star., 1869-12-07
PROPOSALS FOR LETTER BALANCES.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
N a. n..g..r..l...- !.

W ashington. ID. G.. D.cemler 4. ISsf1 (
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Densrt
meit Until the ah day Of January. ls7o az u cIo
noon. Tor furnishing Letter Balances for the Use II
the post Offices in the tnitd States wear from,
and after the ls day ot February, lO Of the follow
ing description. namely:
LIST. Balances capable az weighing eight ounces,
avorlupOis weight to be graduated down 20 quarter
c,:nces; Of these u Is supp lss will DE wanted
Also Balances of the same capacity graduated by
the metric or gramme sys'e. Vf this class lvQ may
lie required.
ID Balances capable of weighing tlir,y two ounccs
noirdupols weight. TO be graduated 60 half ouuces
otms class NJ Is supposed 90 will be- required
re1ect accuracy strength. and durability will be
required in the balances to be furnished
samples of each description of Balanees p,p., ar.
Company each bid and the bidder who NAV obtain
inc contract viii be- required furnish RalsDce, d
fusnty ~ sIi respects equal 10 the sample.
aecx for transportation. and deli,ercl free of ali
expense 70 the Blank Agency, Washington, D. e.
Each bidder must furnish with his prpppsal guar-
antees vi his ability 90 comply with lis bif and a
eertlncaie from postmaster that such guarantors
are reliable persons.
Two suficient sureties will be required TO a con-
failure 90 furnish promptly balances cam
rsced for or the furnishing II an inferior article
vii be considered sufficient for forfeiture O
the contract.
The Postmaster General reserves the riglt, Of de-
cidlng which bid, In its practical results. may be
most 70 the interest of the Department, and also Il
reec1ng any or all bids If. in his Judgment, the in
"rssi on the department require it.
Possls Tor Letter Balances" and directed O. the
rirst Assistant Postmaster General Washington, ID.
-. JOHN A. j. CREsWELL,
ooNot Posrma asfer General.
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GEORGETOWN.

THE PoToMAC Boar CLUB held a meeting on
Saturday evening last and postpone I'd till Spring
the consideration of the challenge of the mid
siIpmen at the Annapolis Naval Academy. The
question of building a boat house To cost about
50 GOO was taken up and referred to a committee
for future report.
The CoUNCrLs.-Both Boards Of the City
Councils met last evening pursuant. TO the re-
quiremeIts of the charter and organized the
second session. After each Board n ,tified the
other, by resolutions, OF their readiness To pro-
ceed TO business, an adjournment was had with
out the transaction of further business.
RIVER FRoNT.-Entcred-S Steamers Isaac F.
Smith, Fields, and Columbia, Harper Balti-
more, and New York, Jones, Philadelphia.
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EREsR BEEF AND VEGETABLES.

OFFICE OF NAVY PAYMAsrER,
Corner Q Fifteenth street and Netc York dreRNe,t
Washington. ID. C., December 3, lS59. \
Sealed Proposals, endorsed Proposals for Fresh
Beef and Vegetables, will be received at this Of
fee until o'clock p: m. ON the 9th day of Deem.
BEEF and 2500O pounds of FRESH VEGETA-
BLES, at the Washington Navy Yard and Station,
required.
The Beef must be OF good quality, and equal 70 the
grade necessary 20 make the best Mess Beef and DE
delivered in equal proportion Of fore ami hind quar-
ters- The Vegetables must be Of the best quality
the market affords. and the Beef and Vegetables
must be offered for by the pound.
Bonds, with approved security, will be required in
and twenty per cent. in addition will be withheld
from the amount OF each payment, collateral se-
curity for the due performance o the contract whch
complied with.
Every offer must be accompanied by written guar
anty. signed by one more responsible persons that
the bidder or bidders will, if his their bid be
cepted, enter into obligation within five days
good and sufficient suretes TO furnish the articles
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by such guaranty, and the Department reserves the
right TO reject proposal unless the responsibility
of the guarantors is certified TO by the Assessor OF
Internal Revenue for the district in which they
side, and unless the license required by act Of Con-
gress is furnished with the prop1sals. weh TO
reject any proposal not considered advantageous
the Government.
Ii s to be understood that i'm case the stimulated
quantity of either article shall be delivered leaving
balance due the other article the contract may
be Considered as completed in full the option Of
the Department. EDWIN STEWART,
de S-St Paymaster, II. = NAVY
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LOCAL NEWS.
Amusenents, dc.

NATIONAL THEATEE-Lucille Western in
"Esst Lyme"
WALLS OPERA HOUsE-G. l. FOx's Panto-
mime Tronpe in Hampty Dumpty and Hickory
DiCkory Dock"
DAILY ExCU RsIoN to Mount Vernon, on the
steamer Arrow, at 10 a. m.
MAEKETTER's Art GALLERY, iS6 Ith street.
BAKLow's ART GALLERY, Z57 Pennsylvania
aycIue.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

CoUGHs.-The administration OF medicinal
preparations in the form of lozcnge is OF all
modes the most eligible and conyenient, more
especially as regards Cough Remedy.
"Brown's Bronchial Troches,' or Cough Loz-
enges allay irritation, which induces coughin.
giving instant relief in Bronchitis. HoarsenesS
Influenza, and Consumptive ami As,hmatic
complaints.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

GESTLENES's ROBES De CHAMBRE of Calico.
DeLaine, Melton, French Flannel and Cash
mere. Tie largest assortment ever shown in
Washington, principally of my own mauufac-
ture. Prices from sc to so. Cords and Tas-
seis, and all other materials Tor gentlemen's :
robes. Patterns furnished or robescut 20 order.
GEO. {. HENNISG, No. 81 9TH street.
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CITY ITEMS.

STRANGERS arriving in Washington in an;iei-
patton OF the Congressional season should not
fail 90 visit Mr.. Priggs attractive jewcly store
S35 PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between ~ and 9Th
streets. The display Of jewelry is exceedingly
tine. His Alaska diamonds, set i'm gold, in pre-
eisely the same style as the real gems arc ex-
quisitely brilliant, and his oroide plain rings,
prototypes of the eighteen-carat gold rings, for
one dollar, are exceedingly beautiful. Jet seems
TO be all the rage in iewelry-in sets, necklaces,
and bracelets-and Mr.. Prigg has a great va
riety, embracing all the newest designs. His
stock Of holiday goods is selected with rare taste
anu Judgment, and is constantly being replen-
iShed. IL is impossible 20 give an adequate idea
of the host OF articles TO be az this e.
tablishment. Over one thousand styles OF jew
elry are constantly on exhibition, besides chro-
mos, vases, statuettes, &c, and al tastes can
here be suited.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

The ETHEATREs-Niss Lucille Western well
illustrates the power of the emotional school of
acting, and has lost none OF her art since her
last appearance here, evinced by the effect
she produced on her audience at the National
Theatre last night, in some Of the touching
scenes in east Lynne.
The best pantomime troupe since the Ravels
is at Wallis Opera HOuse. As but two more
nights remain i'm which 'Hunpty Dumpty" can
be seen, all those who desire should secure their
seats i'm ADVANCE which can be done without ex-
ira charge at the boz Office, at the store of j.
+. Ellis, 3O6 Penna. avenue.
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:. .THos. BROWN.
NO. i2I BRIDGE STREET,
CGToVN m A.
- ClAL TIcE,
GOOD NEWS FOR THE LADIES,

will sell from this day. ul further notice an "a
following enumerated Goods, at the following price,
viz:
New York Muslins. . cents
Wamsutfa Muslin. - cents.
AndrosccCgin Shirting. l6 cents.
The best make uf Prints. Il cents.
Splendid Nelveteens, : 20 90 S2O.
Coed Black Silks, ~ -. 81 80 and 500.
ia Extra quality Wool blankets, IS.
Best quality Venetian Carpets. IS cents
5s. S-4 yard Ia, Ef, aud yards " ide Oil Cloths
at the lowest factory prices.
French Merinos aud Poplns, less. than canl Do
bought elsewhere.
Together with many other DESIRABLE GOODS
too numerous 60 mention, at the same low rai.~.
LADIES DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
III BRIDGE STREET. GEoRGErowx.
I'm
Evening star., 1869-12-07

MoTTo-'sQmek Sales and Snail Profssv
just having opened an immense stock of new
Goods, of which we will dispose OF as quick as
possible, we will sell Goods now cheaper than
ever, viz White Shirts IS, 81, >. lbs and upwards
splendid article, all Linen Bosoms, and Cuffs
S2 and S225. Good Merino Undershirts and
Drawers 50, 60, and 15c.; an excellent article 81
and S1.25. Good Cotton Socks, 5 pairs for 25c.
Gloves, Gloves, Gloves, an immense stock of all
kinds and at all prices. Excellent Paper Col
lars, cloth lined button holes, 10c per box. Knit
Jackets, a splendid variety. The finest selection
of Neck Tics, Scaris and Bows ever seen i'm this
city. Come one, come all, and everybody will
be satisfied. FRANC & GOLDMAN,
Marble Hall,
No. 45S 9TH St, opp. Patent Office. and
n,G,2: No. SIC 9Th ST., between s. sts.
A
CoRNs, &C.-Dr. White, Surgeon Chrropodist,
Of twelve years practical experience in the
United States and Canadas, previous to being es-
tablished at 424 Pennsylvania avenue. between
~ and 9th streets, Dec. 10th, 1861, successfully
treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Club and In
growing Nails, and other diseases of the feet,
without pain or inconvenience to the patient
The shoe can be worn with ease immediately
after the operation. Refers to the many emf
nent physicians, surgeons and thousands of fother
responsible persons who patronze his establish
ment- Hours from a. m. to p. m. Owing to
press of business at office. Dr. White is unable
to visit patients at their residences except be-
tween and p. m
Evening star., 1869-12-07

WATCHES, JEwKLRY AND SILVER WARE
will sell Watches, Jewelry Ware, 80 per cent.
less than any other establishment. Goods war
ranted as represented. j. Alexander, 2i2 Penn
sylyania avenue, near 18th street.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

COMMITTED FOR BURGLARY.-This morning
Detectives COOmes and Miller arrested George
Mathew Holt, colOred, for burglary, i'm entering
the barber shop OF Henry Poland, on 1 4 street
below the avenue, aud carrying Oft razers and
some small articles Of furniture. Justice Chase
heard the case and committed him for court
Holt is An old offender.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Kilbourn & Latta
real estate brokers, have sold for Kennedy and
Van Riswick part of sub lots 10, q, %, q, "A
and 25 square 169, 1s9 feet front by 80 feet deel
of + street, between 18th and 18th streets, TO A
X. Shepherd, for $4,000.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

McREzvER, oneef the opponents in the late
walking match TO Baltimore, states ihat he az
rived in that city before his competitor.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

ALL EPIscoPALIANs in the city are expected
to attend st. Marks Memorial Church FESTIVAL.
ON Capitol Hill. See advertisement.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

IHE WISCONSIN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION
met last evening, Hon. H. ID. Barron in the
chair, anu A. A. Grant Secretary, and several
names were added to the list Of membership.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

GEORGE II. McREYNoLDs, Of the Sixth W. I'd.
declines TO serve as member OF the Executi W.
Committee OF the Eoys in Blue.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

GENTLENENs', Youths, Boys and Chilirens'
Oyercoats, Business and Dress Suits, ready
made. or made to order. at lowest prices in the
city for goods of equal quality.
BARBOUR & CO., Oak Hail,
1915 AGO eth St, opp. Post Ofice.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

ELsEwHKRR will be found statement by the
Executive Committee Of the BOYS in Blue in re-
gard to the history OF that organiz zation.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

LIVELY HUSBAND AND FATHEI.--Sunday
night about 9x p. NJ, All Irishwoman with her
two children came to the 2d precinct station and
reported that her husband, named Patrick
Leary, had beat his step-sOn, Philip DOoley, over
the legs with a club, brusing him severely. His
wife demonstrated with him not to beat the child
while he was asleep, when he turned on her,
cutting deep cash i'm her head two inches long;
she proceeded to Mr.. Martins drug store, corner
OF 9Th and s streets, where Mr.. Martin, assisted
by his wife and daughter, dressed her wounds;
also, applied an application to the bruises on the
boys legs. No arrest made, as the woman re-
fused to prosecute her amiable husband.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

THE SoIREE OF THE ARIoN QUARrHTrR CLUE
success.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

MEETING OF the Citizens Railroad Associa.
ton will be held this evening in the Aldermen's
room, City Hall. :
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IlY THOMAS BOWLING, Auctionecr.
TRUsIEES sAhE OF yALUARLE REAL Es.

TX w !" Li4sNs auCAonecT.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es
TATE NEAR TENALLYTOwN. u. q.
BY virtue Of deed of trust from Frederick Jones
the l2h day Of February 1s9, and duly recorded ir
Liber H. r.. No. g folio c. q the Land Records al
the County Of Washington, D. g and at the written
signed will on NoNDkT the 18th aay Of ibe becsmsT aeT
ls9. al clock p. m. sell on the premises near Te
nallytown. all that piece Of Land. being part Of
tract called 'st Philip and Jacob and whitehaven.
John Cephus lot, thence south 45 east az Y perch
a public road thence with said road soufh ~,
west 10 rerches south s. west II % perclles thence
north SO west II ~ perches; thence south 81 west
s& perches thence north 4os. west "a perebe- %
road thence north sS east ~ 564 perches 20 the be-
ginning. containing Ss isn acres.
Terms Of sale: One third cash; balance six ans
purchaser, s2s must be deposited upon the fall of
the hammer. IL the terms are not COMPLIED witb
within five days from day of sale. the undersigned
reserves the right 20 resell the property az the risk
and cost OF the defantflng purchaser.
ID. B. CARPENTER. Trustee
The property Is near Conduit Road and about one
nrlc northwest Of DrOVers Rest.
nol2tds lRep.l THos. BOWLING, Auct.
NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
Black ard colored silks, Irish Poplins, Empress
Cloths, Plaid Popiins. Serges. and Merinoes. sore
q low 50 cts.; Superior double Warp Alparas:
Striped, and Cashmere Shswls; Beautiful striped
and Scotch Plaid Arabs. from 81 70 SI2: Cloths
Iassineres SatlHefs. and snitlugs. for Men and
Boys; Flannels all wool, from - cts M; ali wool
Muslin, l21s; Androscoegin. Msmsutta, and New
York lis al reduced prices: Cacaes at s 10, l2a
IS One Case full Madder colors 10 cts; Large Rel
B,anksts ir.m StSo 60 SO, together with large
prices sby BENJAMIN MILLER.
&C B2m lol Bridge street, Georgetown
Evening star., 1869-12-07

The coxsEcRArios of the new Catholic Gem
etery, which was to have taken place tomorrow,
has been postponed.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

ATTENTION, FIRENES-The best Firemen
Shirts in the market at -; can he had at SAKs
& Co., 511 9Th street.
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nol2 2tds IRepl THos. BOWLING. Auct.
NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
ESTABLISHED IN fs3a.
premium AWARDED ~ 1857.
W. II. wHEATLEYs
NJ U NJ STEAM DYEING

CLEANSING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. 40 JEFFERSON ST,
Georgetown. 10. &.
Reriete with every desirable apparatus ana rro-
Nsoed with the beet talent and artistic skill
tanned with constant personal attention the part
81 the proprietor. makes this the best place in the
District 60 have all orders in ais line well and
promptly executed. se2I -sn
Evening star., 1869-12-07

TIE MEETING in Georgetown, on the Interna-
tional Exhibition, win Be held ut 7:30 o'clock
tAis evening, in the Town Han in that city.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

CONTRACT FOR NUMBERING THE HOUSES
Mayor Bowen this morning awarded to Mr..
Samuel Strong the contract for REMEMBERING
the houses In this city under the bill recently
passed by the Cily Councils.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

The sTocKHoLDERs Of the Masonic Hall Ass0-
citation met last night at the new Masonic Hall,
aud elected the following Directors:-B. B.
French. n. Acker, John Purdy, p. II. Hooe,
ana n. ID. Larner.
Evening star., 1869-12-07
SILVER WARE.

We take great pleasure in calling the attention Of
SILVER WARE
SILVER SPOONS AND FORKS,
BREAkfAST. COFFEE, and
DINNER SERViCES
Ofevey style and price, with all other articles Of ee-
gance for table use ornament made Of the purest
Silver Our manufacfory has been established since
G md lite products are known all over the country
- skkkb Silver" We are Constantly fllin0 larre
orders Tor families Of known taste and Refinement n
the cities Of New York, Philadephia and Boefon as
well as those south OF us. In addition to the above
ys SesI o1r usual vel! sslected steck Of WATCHES,
receiving additions to the sane,
GOLD AND SIL LVERSMITHS
nos-2m,lp T59 ". Baltimsre street, Baltimore.
u No. ssi scott's Square, bet. and Z sts. vsss.
The undersisned does most respectfully announce
10 his PATRONS and strangers, that he 10 prepared 10
European plan Also, HEALS . 10 Carte, with the
best The maIkefs a2rd. Ase 10 prepared 10 furnish
pINNERS, BALLS, AND PARTIES
ct the sherteet notice.
Psrlors and Dining-room always ready.
Terms mOderats.
nol-em JRO. A. GRAY.
RCCkwHEATi BUCKWHEATn
just received and fog sale,
tens Iesh New York B. ". FLOUR.
BKAvANs SHAW
y street, between uth and nh,
sVfA neos 0onA
Evening star., 1869-12-07

BOLD RoBEERY.-Saturaay night the premises
HILL were entered by burglars, who carried Off
lot Of pork In pickle, as also quantity Of
clothing. RObberies are becoming quite COM
mon in this neighborhood.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

'HHS hi0HEsf CASH PAID IOR LADIEs'.
ehoss. etc, q ~ .spesf' scesf'
et~s esfwssa aad u. Asy ossss through nal 1rsnpdy
Evening star., 1869-12-07

BAE & Co. VS.. THE CORPORATION.-In this
case, hitherto mentioned, Justice ID. X. Smith
refuses to recognize the appeal taken by the
he win proceed to trial tomorrow at p. m,
unless estOpped by the mandate Of the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

BOYS IN BLUE-The following committee of
arrangements for the proposed parade on the
18th instant has been appointed by A. Grant,
one OF the Generals commanding the Bows in
Blue: First Ward, VIM. II. Lewis; Second Ward,
Il. X. Freeman; Third Ward, A. ID. Rocksellow;
Fourth Ward, A. u. Browne; Fifth Ward, C.. ii.
Holden; Sixth Ward, j. J.. Venable; Seventh
Ward, F. A. Boswell; Uniontown, JAS. Young;
Georgetown, W. III. Lee.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

DARING HIGHWAY RoBBERY-On Saturday
night c0lOred man, named VIM. Jones, was
attacked on Vermont avenue by four men, ftwo
are supposed to have attempted to murder him
by cutting his throat, but fortunately the wound
was not q serious one. They robbed him OF 800
and made their escape. Last night officers
men charged-Frederick Harris and BENJAMIN
Taylor-and they are held for q hearing BY JUS
tee Harper.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES last week received
S13, ,907 ~ on account OF taxes.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

GRAND MASQUERADE AND CIVIC BALL.-On
Thursday night Pioneer Council, No. I, Sons of
JOnadab, will give a grand masquerade and
civic ball, for which very extensive arrange
ments are being made, the details being i'm the
hands of committees, who will leave nothing
undone on their respective parts, and the john
nies will doubtless have q large1crowd out.
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Vl INK SABLE FURS
de3-6t STINEMETZS, 234 Pa. av.

de3-6t STINEMETZS, 234 Pa. av.
L Successors to Dellwig & Bro.
DEALER TEAS II siNE SNb FAMIhh GoFEhrS rSkocEEiEsi
WINES, LIQUORS. &C. lT
Corner Of Sth and streets, Navy Yard L.
1rREsH MEATS and PROVISIONS constant
ly ON hand. de6 I'm
lQS SEVENTH STREET 1OS
arr ~" kbAPTEp Tr T6 AL sEhs5Ss'S sEh5SS' AND
Choice Selections Handsomely Framed Paintings,
cts, Brackets, &c; Toy Hygrometomes, &c; also,
PaperhaBgings, Window Shades Picture Frames
eSra ana in Se hss a%d N The
Please remember name and number.
dc 6 I'M 4s6 eth street, between d and sts
RANKRUPTCY NOTICE.
To all the CTediforseT CONRAD ID MEYER ,cho may
hare prored fhetr CLAIMS:
preme Court Of The District Of eGplamSa sitting in
Bankruptcy, on the 18th day Of December, lse at 10
show sT mi rn M ha city, t
not be granted to said Bankrupt. You also mott
fed that the second meeting Of said Bankrupts cred
place at J. Sayles Brown, Register in Bankruptcy
dec 2t- N. j. ADLER. Assignee.
I UMBER LUMBER LUMBkRM
A large stock and complete assortment Of Building
Lumber, Hemlock Fencing, Cyprus Shinglee Hhite
Pine and Spruce Pickets, Cedar Posts. Also,
DRESSED LUMBER
Of all kinds on hand and for sale 1t lowest market
rates y orner Nv Ialt REISGKAxE. ed stS
one square from NoEths!n
ap Du Liberty Market;
SILVER WARE. ~
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Georgetown Advertisements.
1910
1910
ESTABLISHED IN

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
Evening star., 1869-12-07

The bin authorizing the appointment OF a:
ers, footways, &c, was taken up, discussed a
length, and referred Council bill for relief Q
Morgan MeInerney was passed. The Chair an
nounced that the boat TO convey members of tn
Boards TO Alexandria for the excursion over IN
Loudon and Hampshire Railroad would leav
.th street wharf at o clock on wednesda
morning next. Adjourned to next Friday eve
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-11-13
lie snid, "the ball that rs to kill me is not yet

tue Dull tnat 10 W iuc 10 nOt jet
cast" $3.50
At the close of the last meeting between
Napoleon and Josephine, he took her hand
and looking tenderly st her, said, Josephine,
have been as fortunate Us nny man upon
earth, but in this hour when storm is gath
ering over me, have none but you IN the
wide world upon whom can repose."
How many superior men are children more
than once in "A day
Occupation is the scythe Of time" Ma:
poleon said to- Las Cases. "a man must ful-
fill his destinies. This is my grand doctrine:
Very WE'LL Let mine be accomplished"
AS the Northumberland passed France on
its way to st. Helena, Napoleon uncovered his
head, bowed to the distant hills, and said,
with deep emotion, 'Land of the brave. ~ sa=
lutte theel Farewell, France, FAREWELL
"What," said Napoleon to Los Gases,
what is more overbearing than weakness
which feels itself protected by strength. Look
at women for examplel"
Napoleon was fatalist. He never feared
death, because he believed he should not die
until his appointed time came. ~ am, " snid
he, 1.-THE creature of circumstances. do Tut
go where events point out the way. do not
give myself any uneasiness about death.
When q mans time has come he must gO!"
'At Marengo," said Napoleon, 'the Austri-
ans were beaten most thoroughlyI the troops
behaved admirably, but their yalor was buried
there"
1--WE are but handful in one corner Of tho
world" said Napoleon
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-11-13

ming to end, / enjoyed the Journey. There
were some things l would have changed, but
they were simply petty annoyantes that every
Boston, found full Of noise and activity. In
no place do you see 30 many well.dressed men
and women, and 80 few evidences of poverty.
Everybody, old and young seems to be at
work, contented, and apparently happy. The
Boston girls are the flowers of the kingdom;
and such gaiter boots! and the way they ham
die them! 1t is enough to drive an old Ne
yadaite out of his wits. The little bootblacks
are most of them clean. They are obliged to
attend school two hours each day. There is
no loud talk ut the hotel tables. No drunken
ness on the streets and bullying by policemen.
The latter are dressed in "A handsome uniform,
and always treat strangers with the utmost
politeness. A short answer tn II citizen would
cost policeman his club, If reported at heed
quarters. Give me Boston and plenty of
money, and you may have the rest. Trdly
yours. SQUAD.