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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

Complaints an made In certain quarters
OF the pscscnt dizziness OF trade, IA we'll ma of
the light sales Of thesscason; I'm ncauoot
bsdenied that, u tho whole, the Hi busie
moss Of 1854 has bed pro0tabla. So and Al
iarte q odd 'hayS ,bSn rcssou<biy OK.
psaedl There his uot been a 81, uor any.
thing to bring Ia mind the traditIoony ausb
times, and IL Is undeniable that trade would
have been considerably better had II not
been for the exceptional floods and storms of
September. which DESTROYED yast amounts of
Agricultural products, both East and West,
and DELAYED TRANSPORTATION to an unprece.
dented extent, The general market FOR dry
goods during the last week has been dull.
Snd prices have been unsettled, Transac,
tions from frat hands have been. lImitcd IA
extont. ana jobbcrs have been GRADUALLY no.
duclnp their stocks.
Brown sheetiugs and shirtinps nre without
any marked change. The demand has been
rast ricte5 In both be,vv ana lioht yv.ights ~
.mali iots. 10 make mn an assortm ,or a.
mn spoolal' orders. Prices arc steady--Ap-
pletop A. standard sheetiug. being held by
mannfa ct,rers, agenta al nv cents I.aprcl
n. i4iI' Ozark I4ix. Tho damand for
hs.nh.S .,,,rs,n,a "a sbestinSs ia xeSy
moderate. and prices are ARMY maintained
| onlx for The .bc.t anaiities in leading naked.
| Medium and low GRADES Arc yory dull Of sale.
| Now yorL NtiIis arc held by agents AT ri
csnts and Wamsutta at 60 cents for a, 2s
csnts for ii. Cotton aannels are in rather
batter demand tban thoy have been. and arc
s.IIinp more freely since prices have been
mn rked down. WV
There has been little moro show Of ac
tivity in printing cloths. and sot1Ie large
s,les haze heen effected n a. standard N
~ 10 q cents, Some iaroa transactions in
n,intIng clo,hs ara renor,sd in ran River
P,,n,s SoSc heon in ro,hsr hr,te, semand
ani tbo 80 ha % hsen an n, e,crt 10 redncs
a.. s,ncS ~ Sss,rahIe .,,,.s In a,s, ~ nds
the hs,ow ,ho roonirsmsn,. af tha srads
NJ his season. bn, tbsre ia m Recommendation
~ oh stxIes which viii hardlv hc d,snos cd
If wi,hon, ! Tnr,hor red~c,ic, Of pricss'
jinrhams are still in fair reauest, and prices
remain siesSS bnt ths season il advanced
and saies hccin 70 sIaclen mn. LancastcTs
ana Everetts aro held Inv agents At III cents.
In ali o,bor dsnor mani: ~ Snmc.,ic cotton
the dsmand ia iIght and nriccs witbont civ.
ine wax are VET sar from being i,rm' Mnsiin
dc LANES and other descriptions Of domestic
Jross aooJs 70 withont anv snecial changcs
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

Tho telegrams from Eurone advi.e M "A
follows, '.r..... IN n = O. - d 49,
usr. Psrun.pp.a. rus.d.v. Novsmber t,
i:eo-The Hon. A, q. Curtin. the American
plsasups Al ss,ng Nh 4, en reSest nc
Of admiration and esteem entertained BY the
Gar, and Of Il. hope. and desires Tor the con.
nn,n a 40, OF those feelings, and for The well
which has been made slorlous by ia wisdom,
hrmne" and justice" -... a.
""ao"' yp""N" aHa justice" rhese
"ro signinoant words and iorcioiy expressed,
anu II true as expressed, the RUSSIAN people
ousu' 70 20 most nappy ana commented one
e", "a.e.' are 'ho PeoPie VINO eau "u'y
say 'ns' 'neir 'o'etntneht Is one OF WIS
uou,, n.mno's anu Justice where ".No on
,oSn'' Vp""" Is never se'e'e' anu Jas''ee
% 'ae necessary ana 'os''a. resun. u
su.u so'einu'eu's 'na' eau Always voass ~
ss,o.. ~. W." ~ us'.seu anu ,'"u,
-, ,s.,. na...,, pt .s
e'o'
ee"s1 hopo,ui auu eueer'ns W NV"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

A SOCIETY ron THE PREVENTION OF CRu-
ELrr TO ANIMALS Ia about being formed in
Baltimore, similar to those existing In tho
Eastern cities. Can't we have similar
society In Washington No city in the Union
needs II more.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

In London Is an Anti-Pickpocket Society.
The members wear q badge with the name
of the society. They take handkerchief and
other articles from persons pockets and re-
turn them to the owners, to show how easily
the real plckpockets might have robbed
chem. They expect few pence for their
honesty,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

TnEN Next ELECTIoNs.-Thc next elections
occur on the 30th instant, In Texas aud Mis-
slssipp, on adopting the new State constitu-
lions and for officers under them. The total
registration In Mississippi Is 139,037, Of
whom 1910 are white and s0,73l colored
There were 7O,OlG votes cast at the eonyen'
ton election, of which 1888 were colored
aud O9,7S7 were for the convention. In
Texas the vote for the convention last year
was 5,SsS, giving $1,000 majority In Its
favor but several counties arc not included
In the return.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05
Lost and Pount.
I OsT.-so, 900 REWARD.

Ia mAliciously reported that DR.. q. v. PURIFY,
VetsrnALy surgeoni no longer In the city. and i
A. Al time: II his oniee, No. $50 2, between
Twelh a1d Thirt.snth streets unle,s out pro'ss-
hopes by effectiveness TO business to merit bera
Radiance No. $50 y street. scI9.lm
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05
Boarding.

Is RUFUS SMITH,
q Londsun county. Va i, having rented House No
a n rsn1s ssIse.; between snd siEssts, has
F!RsT-CLAsS BoARDINa-H0USE BY THE DAY
Ok MONTH. Rooms single or In suita. with or
without board. ocl5 I'm
EIRsT.CLAss TABLE BOARD CAN BE HAD
L at tho AMERICAN HOUlE, corner OF Rsyenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. for sac per
month. sepll. 6n
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05
Builders and Material.
S. P. WRISLEY,

(suecessor to II. ", Hamilton 4 Co, Ne. 2tI Penn
sylvRnia nvenue,)
DEALER IN
SLATE & MARBLE MANTELS, BRACK.
ETS, BRACKET SHELVES, TABLE
AND BuREAU TOPS, HEARrIiS,
CRATES, SUMMER PIECES,
Young Mems ChTIstian Kssoci.tion
,,,vn, ounn Buiiding.
The public are respectfully Invited to call and
examine my assortment Of goods, which IL more
varied than any In ihi, market. oo6.n
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05
New Advertisements.

SPAIN, Just about now, is looking for an
"uueasy head' to wear crown.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05

Senator Carl schurE, Of Missouri, was
among the Congressman having business
with Commissioner rlkp tesG day.
, Elk E.G 10 s,sSn Ss,' is e
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-05
Wants.

kyANTRD-A PERSON WHO CAN COOK IN
w tho French style. Only those with the best
reiersnces need apply, al the southeast corner Of
Fifteenth and II streets, no2.2I'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
THE PUBLIC D0EAIN.


The Hon Sd. Conklin, of Jefferson,
has introduced some aell-drawn and sound
resolutions in the Assembly in regard to
granting public lands to private corpora
tione. Ne think they express the pre-
TaiNng sentiment of the people They are
opposed to the continuance of the subsidy
policy, which is rapidly absorbing the
public domain, and in favor OF reserving
the lands for actual settlers. The reso-
lu ions are as follows:
ResozUea, That the policy of the Nation
al Government for the past few years, so
layishly INDUCED in. of bestowing public
lands upon private corporations to aid in
the building of railroads, and other public
improvements, followed more recently by
subsidies of money for similar purposes, is
an unwise departure from that system of
prudence, economy and sound public pol.
icy which characterized the early history
of our government.
Resolved, That the policy referred to
has already resulted in the creation of
numerous and powerful corporations, en-,
titled by the provisions of their charters
and laws of Congress, to the control and
disposal of about 184 100000 of acres of
the most available portions Of the public
domain, to the exclusion of bona fde set
tiers, except upon terms and conditions
depending entirely upon the avarice or
caprice Of such corporations
ResozUed, That it is the deliberate judg-
ment of this Assembly, that continuance
of the aforesaid policy by the national
government must result in the absorption
by kindred corporations of the most avail
able of the public lands remaining unds
posed Of and further exclusion of actual
settlers therefrom and that all such legis-
lation is not only opposed to the material
interests of the country, but is in viola
ton to the spirit and intent of the nation
al homestead law, and manifestly in bad
faith toward the landless millions of
Europe, who annually seek our shores for
the sole purpose of securing homes for
themselves and families, which the ma
tional governmen has assured them they
should possess. ~
RESOLVED, That the Secretary OF State
be and he is hereby instructed to forward
to each of our senators and representatives
in Congress copy of these resolutions
State Journal se-a. q
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

FoR GoyERNoR.--Tbe Whitewater
Register strongly urges the nomination of
Ho1: a. M. Thompson for Governor of
the State. We have only to remark in
the first place that it seems little sin
gular to Us that the Register should pro-
pose any one connected with that terrible
Legislature, which "squandered the peo-
Piles money" on a "Legislative drunk, !"
for that important office; and secondly it
rather surprises us that that excellent pa
per should think that any body is good
enough for any Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
GEN GRANT TO TIE CONGRESS
IONAL COMMITTEE.

The following is the full report of the
remarks of General Grant in response to
the official notification by committee of
Congress of his election as President:
can promise the committee that it
win be my honest endeavor to call around
me, as assistants, such men only as I
think will carry cut the principles which
you have said the country desires to see
suecessful-economy, retrenchment, faith
full collections Of the revenue, and pay
ment Of the public debt. IF should fail
in my first choice, I shall not at any time
hesitate to make a second, or even third
trial, with the concurrence of the Senate.
who have the conf ming power. / should
just as soon remove one Of my own ap-
pointees as the appointees of my prede-
cessor. It would make no difference.
There is one matter that [ might possibly
speak of here, and that is the selection of
a Cabinet [ have always felt that it
would be rather indelicate to announce or
even to consult with the gentlemen whom
| thought of inviting to positions in my
Cabinet before, the official declaration O.
the result Of the election was made.
although [ presume that there was no
doubt as to what the declaration would be-
But, after consideration, / have come to-
the conclusion that there is not man in
the country who could be invited to a
place in the Cabinet without the friends of
some other gentlemen making an effort to
secure the position No. that there could
be any objection to the party named, but
that there would be others whom they
had set their hearts upon having the
place. can tell that from the great
number of requests which come to me, in
writing and otherwise, for this particular
person or that one, from different seats and
delegations. If announced in advance,
efforts would be made to change nv de.
termination, and, therefore, [ have come
TO the conclusion not to announce whom
I am going to invite to seats in the Cabi-
net until | send in their names to the
Senate for confirmation. If I saw any,
thing to them about it, it will certainly
not be more than two or three DAYS pre-.
vious to sending in their names. I think
1t well to make public declaration of
this to the committee, so that my inten
tons may be known"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

MULLINS, OF TENNESSEE, is the newest
style of orator at Washington. Don
Pjatt describes him as something wonder
fal. He spoke last week on 'sLo, the
Poor Indian" and never before was there
such. a volcanic eruption of tropics, figures,
metaphors, poetry, statistical facts, and
insane muddle of ideas. His voice is clear
and piercing--bis flow of words perfectly
incomprehensible. No mill race, full to
oyerfowing from the ruptured dam, ever
poured along such torrent as this orator
of Tennessee. Almost every member left
his seat, and, crowding about him, they
laughed and applauded as he swung
on, picturing the woes Of the red man, and
tumbling in the continent of America,
upon Asia Africa, Arabia and the Holy
Land, with passing glance at the starry
heavens, the terrestrial globe, hell and the
deyil--in which last named he located re
bells and eopperheads, leaving them taking
the oath Of allegiance, amid shrieks of
fierds and roars of laughter from the
HOUSE Imagine a man of medium size,
thin, angular, grizzly as John Brown,
some sixty years of age, swinging his arms
like windmills, with face aaame, veins on
his forehead swelled to whip cords, and a
voice pouring out this torrent Of contra
dictory and impossible things, and you
have my Mullins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
Dissolution Of Co-Partnarshin..

THE co-partnershtp heretofore existing be-.
L tween the undersigned under the 6rn,
name of Purple Pierpont ia this day dissoly--
ed by mutual consent, and the business bere-
after will be continued by c. Il Purole
This change will make it necessary TO se,tI..
the accounts of the late firm without unpec--
essary delay. c. II. PURPLE,
L, A. P1ERPONT.
WatertoHn, Feb Sd, 1869.
In solicSssng share of patronage, have to-
assure old and new customers of the yard that
intend to keep full assortment of lumber,
Shingles, Lath, &c, and will sell for cash at
the lowest living rates, and l prefer TO do bu-
siness on the ''ready pay" or 'quick returns
basis, and shall give my customers prompt at
tention.
The friends of Mr.. Kelerman. will find him.
on hand as usual TO serve them.
G. q. PURPLE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

SPEAKERsHIP oF THE HOUSE Speaker
Colfax will resign his place IN the House
as soon IS the Journal has been read on
Wednesday; the Sd Of March, and leave
that body to elect new Speaker for the
tWenty-four hours. He does this because
he is required to be in the Senate Cham Der
on the 4th, ten or fifteen minutes before
expiration Of the present Congress, in order
to take the oath of Office as Vice resi-
dent. 1t is believed that the House will
give Mr.. Pomery, of New York, the
honor Of serving one day as Speaker.
His term Of office expires with this Con-
gress, and be is popular with his associa-
ton,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

Miss Lizzie NJ. Boynton, of Crawfords-
vile, Ind; one of the strong minded
yeung ladies of that place, and the leader
of the twenty-shree young ladies who were
refused admittanee to Wabash College
last year, says the New Albany CONNER
cLAL, has just been delivering lecture,
of the woman's rights order, entitled "Af-
ter Suffrage, What" -an answer to which
1t Is SAID, she received the other day in
the shape OF an old pair of trowsers. a
shirt somewhat soiled, and dull razor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
The case of Wilkinson VS.. the Chica-

go Tribune for libel in which verdict
at 81, 500 was rendered against the latter
ashort time sin &c has been ordered to a
teY trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

GREAT CHANCE FOR A CAPITALIST.
The Water-Power at this place has been
made at an expense of over $50 ,000
and is completed, except what will be of
mere trlHing expense. The Water Pow
Ell and adjoining lands are now clear Of
all legal disabilities. The Power will be
one OF the most extensive in the West
and capable of manufacturing at almost
any desirable extent; and there is no more
desirable location for manufacturing in
the State.
The hop failure of this region has de-
prlved our citizens of the capital which
some of them would have invested in the
Improvement of the Water Power. Under
these circumstances, the Kilbourn Manu-
featuring Company has very lately con
Guided to offer the gift Of the first SITE and
Water Poorer to the man or companythat
will come on at once and improve it. The
company viii require good Improvements,
and the amount given will be in proper.
ton to the amount to be expended in the
lmpr vement.
For further information, letters may be
directed to this place, to John Tanner,
Prest, or A. Holly, Sec'y.-Ki2bourn
City 1Alrror. $685. .a5,e s9.5=.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
A GENTS WANTED TO SELL THE
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This great Time, Labor and Money-Saving
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None see it but to praise its simplicity and con-
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
WANTED, WANTED

a GENTS of either sex, in every town and
N village, for the largest ONE DOLLAR
SALE in the country. The smallest articles
sold can be exchanged for a Silver-Plated FIVE
bottled RevolvingR Castor, or your choice of
200 articles upon exchange list. Commissions
to agents larger than ever. Send for Circular.
S. C. THOMPSON g. co.
IOWA 1876 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

THE United States Senate Committee
on Foreign Affairs has reported, unani.
mously in favor of the rejection of the
Alabama claims treaty with England,
This virtually Kills it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

The bill to change our system of Coun-
ty Governments has failed to pass the
legislatu @
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

AGENTS WANTED-For the only
steel engraving of Gen. Grant and his family
published with their approval. Engraved by
Sartain. Size 10 by 10, $500 100 per coat
to agents. Address GOODSPEED g. CO.,
Chicago, or No. 81 Park Row, n. Y. IOWA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

Gambling dens are outlawed--se are
counterfeiters' retreats. Legislation is
against them-not to reform the gamblers
or tie counterfeiters--but to stop their
criminal business and protect society.
Upon the same principle we have the
right to shut up rumshops and punish
their keepers Wesconsi,e Chief s5sy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24

The Post Office question at James
vile was left last week to an election of
the Republicans who obtained their mail
there. The result was that Miss Angie
King, young lady who has been clerk
in the Office for years, was chosen by a
majority of ~ oyer James Burgess, her
principal opponent. Miss King went to
Washington last Friday to secure the ap-
pointment. The Office is one of the best
berths in the district and we are anxious
to see whether the usual practice of dis
posing of patronage in the manner which
is supposed to be for the best interest Of
the party controlling it, will be waived in
this case, and the Office given to girl to
whom every one feels friendly, but who
viii probably never havesis in her power
to reeiprocate the favor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-02-24
30 Bromfeld Street, Boston

The Lady's Friend, for February, has fine
steel engraving illustrating a story BY Miss
Douglass the usual large and elegant Fashion
Plate and graphic engraving of detective
Butterfly Summing up the Points Of the Case :"
This latter is an illustration of Mrs Wood S
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-09
pGLsGE ENTELLI ZEN GE.

An UNFAlruFUL SERvANT.-Sarah Finlav, or 100
Mulberry street, employed Francis Atchison, porter,
to deliver load Of wood from 10 Rose street to 165
Mulberry street, ana he failed deliver it. Mrs
Flnlay traced the prisoner and had HIM arrested
He was committed by JUSTICE Hogan for trial.
ALLEGED FoR6gRY.--Peter Mcguire, carman,
charged with obtaining $50 worth OF cigars from
Jacob pnter OF No. $50 GRIND street. by means OF
forged order purporting TO have been sent by GUS
toner IN Pittsburz. Pa, was yesterday morning COM
United BY Justice Ledwith, ut Jefferson Market In
default OF bail, TO answer at the General Sessions.
THE PANEL RoBBERY.-LiZzie Hudson and Lizzie
Riyes arrested by officer Winters, Of the Fifteenth
precinct, Thursday night, charged with robbng T.
@. Cole, returned Californian OF 81, 400 in money
In the house No. 81 Anity street, by what is known
as the panel game, were arraigned before Justice
iedwlh at Jefferson Market, yesterday, and
committed to answer the charge without ball
STEALING WEARING APPAREL.-william Ryan was
charged with stealing from 253 Broadway, Messrs.
Devlin Co.'s, clothers, six pairs OF pants. The
prisoner went into the above store early In the
morning ana succeeded in carrying them away. He
was very speedily arrested by officer Thompson, OF
the Twenty seventh precinct who found him In the
possession OF the property. He brought him before
Judge Hogan, who committed him to answer.
LOST HIS NOMENCLATURE Garnett, interesting
looking female was yesterday morning arragned
before Justice Ledwith, at Jefferson Market BY ON
Ger Mulligan, OF the Twenty-ninth precinct, upon
complaint Of Barzill Clark, guest at the Columbia
stealing seventy dollars III money from him on
Wednesday night last. Clark states he met the
woman on the street and invited her to accompany
him TO his room at the above place, and during tho
night she took the money and pair OF gloves ana
cleared out. When arrested by the oiicer on Thurs
day night the gloves were found in her room She
denied the charge, but was committed to answer az
the General Sessions.
TIMELY ARREST OF A PICKP0cKET.-A young
man named Peter Fleming, but unknown to the
police. apprenended at the auction rooms OF
Messrs Johnston d Van Tassell yesterday morning
while In the act 0: attempting to pick the pocket or
ladyis dress. He was brought before Judge Hogan,
at the TomDs. Mr.. Michael Maher, OF 81 Bowery,
said that he had observed the movements OF the
prisoner in Nassau street. and saw him lift the coats
OF one or two men and also the dress OF a lady. lie
followed i!in into the auction rooms OF Johnston
Van Tassell, aud there Fleming began TO operate
upon his pocket and while this was going on he
secured him. crowd soon gathered round them
and tue prisoner was handed over to Detective Wal
ling, VINO is detailed al the Post ONCE. Among the
crowd was Mr. J. McDivitt OF IA East Broadway,
VINO recognized the prisoner as having stolen from
his pocket n watch about twelve days ago. Fleming
was committed 10 answer.