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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

FALL STOCK OPgsGD.-Markriter, is5 Sew.
cath street, has opened asplendid fall stock OF
psperhangings, pictures, frames, cords, tassels,
kc. Persons DESTROYS OF "hxing up" before
winter should call early and take advantage OF
| the 1ne weather and the opportunities TO Sc
| lect from fresh stock.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

sTHE TESTIMONY before the investigating
committee published yesterday \ sentence oc.
ours tn at would lead to the impression that
the handwriting OF the Donovan contract WAS
that OF the Mayors clerk or book.keeper.
I his cannot be so, as Mr.. Crane states In his
card, published some dayssinoe, that the con.
tract was written by him.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

DEATH or 4 WELL-KNowS CONDUCTOR
VIM. Wilson, one OF the oldest street car con-
ductors In this city, died at his residence yes
terday, on Pennsylvania avenue, between
Four.and-a-hali and Sixth streets, from con-
sumption. Deceased was well known aud uni
yersAlly liked In this community. He was a
member OF Calanthe Lodge, Knights OF Pyth'
las, of this city, who have made arrange
ments for his funeral.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

TuR GRoRGgTowN CANAL. = The damage
caused by the late storm has been repaired,
and boats have commenced to arrive, the hrst
one reporting at the collectors office yester-
day morning,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

TILLTAPPERs.-Wm, WILLIAMS and Charles
Mars, aged Il and 10, were yesterday sent 20
jail BY Justice Thompson for robbing the
money .drawer OF Mr.. Valentine Harbaugh OF
the sum OF $3.50. The money was recovered
Both arc well-known young thieves.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

BASE BALL-ELgcrloy or OTYIcERs.-At
the regular meeting OF the Olympic Base Ball
Club held at the Sweetzer house last evening,
the semi. annual election of officers was held,
resulting as follows: President, Dol. U. NJ.
Alexander; vice president, A. U. Mclean; cor
responding secretary, N. L. Young recording
secretary, II. q, Dsrrahj treasurer, l., g. Mar.
tins scorer, J. s. Miller board Of directors, tof
which the president 10 ex-oiiicio chaiTman,) y.
l.. Coon, A. q, Mills, +. A. Schmidt and I. q,
Malone.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

MONEY SoLp.-At the meeting OF the Sixth
Building Association OF Georgetown sixty.
three shares, representing " ,43T, were retired
at an average OF els net TO the shareholders
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT HOWARD UNIvERs.
ITHLThe opening exercises Of the second
term OF the medical department OF Howard
University were held on Wednesday evening
at the Congregational church, q large audi
euce being present. Addresses were delivered
by Prof 5, l.. I&oomis, dean OF the faculty, and
Prof. U. Is. Puryls, and the exercises, which
| were Interpreted with songs and musie on
| the piano, were closed with remarks by Gen.
o. o. Howard and benediction by Bishop
| Brown.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

No SALE.-The property adjoining on the
west the store OF Mr.. John +. Ellis, on Penn
sylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, was offered for sale at public auction,
by Messrs. Fitch 4 Fox, at s O'Clock yesterday
evening. There was large attenlanee, EN-
brscing several OF our heavy men, but the bid
ding was dull, Il being evident that there was
no one present who desired to purchase the
property except for speculation. The hrst bid
was t2o, 900, from which u ran up at once TO
the vicinity of $50, 900, when 1t dragged along
to t3l, $50, at which point the auctloneer an
nounced that s35 900 had been offered at private
satisfy the owners, the property would be
withdrawn. The lot fronts 20 feet inches on
the Avenue, running back an average depth o.
6s feet to ID street, with frontage on thai
street Of Is feet The improvements consist
OF brick store and dwelling.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

FIRE YEsTERpAY.-About sa5 o'clock yes.
terday morning, an alarm Of fire was sounded
from box 80, caused by the burning OF the car
penter shop OF August Wirz, situated In an
alley In the rear OF Fourand. s-half street, be.
tween Virginia avenue and f street. The
flames extended to the brick stable OF Conrad
Schafer. The fire department were promptly
on hand. Sr. Writ loses about t2,Oo0-no In
surAnce-And Shafer will lose about 400 on
which he has an insurance. The IRE was me
result OF an accident, originating from the
boiler In the shop, which was defective.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

PERsIsTEsT IN GAfETy,-The parent of a
Young lady about to be married to = clerk In
one OF the Departments, a few days since
drIfted Into an inquiring frame OF mind and
began to question his Rcquaintances concern
Ing the affairs of the devoted young nan, when
the following Interesting facts were brought
10 light The man was from a Northern State;
he had a wife In California, and supposed the
arrangements were such that she would stay
there. lie fell In love with widow OF this
place about = year ago, and was about TO
marry her when the wife suddenly made her
Appearance and seriously dlsaTrAnged the
newly-lald plans OF the gay young man, After
out OF the city, and to her friends at tho North.
Then followed the last courtshiP, which Just
before its ntioipated ond was suddenly con
cluded BY the above discoveries OF the inquisl-
tive parent. The clerk has not yet been horse
whipped out OF town, but there is no telling
what a day may bring forth
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

TgMrRRAScE.-The committee appointed BY
the several divisions OF the Sons OF Tenn
persnce and Temple Of Honor, whose meet
ings Will hereafter be held In the Congrega-
tional church, had = meeting last evening In
the church for the purpose Of making suitable
arrangements for dedichting the new hall,
vember. John Goldin, Of metropolitan divis.
| ion, was elected chairman, after which, sub
committees were appointed to fcure the
r~tiun, me cUnn,i,ts. ~ 50 st again az Tic
| same place on Thursiay evening next. The
| officers Of Federal CITY Division were In
stalled by Deputy q. W. p. Tucker, after
which the committee adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

AT the OAR oil TINS court.
the RIGHT or POLICE oFFiosRs TO ARREST.
Cornelius Garter, charged with committing
an assault upon James Il. Arnold and resisting
the said Arnold 10 the discharge OF his duties
he was then and there attempting to perform
In the progress of this case Judge Fisher
took occasion to lay down again the law In re-
arrests without warrants. Such arrests could
be made when an offence was committed 10
full view of the officer, or upon hot pursuit
Immediately following Its commission. He
sustained his views as given some time since
| on this subject, as giving the police theiI
| rightful authority with guarding properly the
| liberty OF the citizen.
| jail for six months.
| Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

TRAsspgRs or REAL EsrArH. = Mcssrs.
Green Il Williams have sold to X. u. Hewett a
frame house and lot on Madison street, be.
tween Sixth aud seventh streeta. Price paid,
1910. Also, the west 20 feet Of lot ~, and all
OF lot rs, In subdivision Of original lot 4 10
square Ia, with improvements fronting on ID
teeuth streets west, to William Kilgour for
cents per square foot.
J. II. Arrison, real estate agent on Capitol
Hill, has sold house and lot on East Capitol
street, between Eighth and Ninth east, for
ti, $50 cash. Also, three houses and lots on q
street south, between Third and four.and.a-
half west. for 1000 each. Also, three lots In
square 63T for IL cents. Also, part OF lot 4,
SQUARE sT3, for 80 cents, Also; two lots In
square OOS for $3.50. Also, lot 4, square sds, for
1900. .'.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

MEssRs. kIDwELL& Co., at their famous es-
adjustment, bO5 Ninth street, offer q great Va.
rlety OF window shades, Wallpapers, fooI and
oileloths, pictures, cords, tassels, ko Their
workmen are Of the most skilled me hanies Ia
the District, and orders left with them are exc
euted with neatnessi dispatch and on moderate
terms,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

TgMPgRANCE IN THE Third WARD.-The
citizens OF the Third ward are fully aroused
to the Importance OF the cause OF total absti'
nence, and will hold public meeting In Rev,
VIM. A. Frey's academy, on Friday evening,
the use OF the building for that purpose. Mrs.
b. A. Lockwood, W. @. Finneyy q. W. Y. T.,
OF the District Of Columbia, and !. NJ. Brad
ley, @. W. T., $. Of T., OF the District Of Co
dience, There viii be some good temperance
songs, under the leadership OF J. l.. II. Win
field, ESQ, This meeting should prove a sue
cess, and be the means OF gaiuing many friend,
to the temperance cause,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-08

CRIMINAL CouRr-Judge Fisher.-This court
was occupied As follows yesterday;
George Hawkins, for stealing $40 from
CharIes A, Upperman, He was found guilty.
Robert Pumphrey, assault aud battery upon
Charles W. Bryan, on the 2Tth OF August last
He was acquitted.
meat from John II. Yesbower, on the 9th oil
August last. He was convicted, and sent TO
jail for one month.
Stephen Taylor, for assault upon Andrew
Governor on the 10th OF August last. He
was convicted, and sent to jail for three
months.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

JOSH BILLINas.-Ef you air onla a
quarter Of o second tn late you won't
git thar in time.
We've got lots of men With toweren
intellex and brillyent genyus and oil
that, but then you see We need just u
few men with common sense like.
There may be sum sweet sadness in
chung the bitter cud Of adversely, but
the most NV 'em in this section would
rather hav tobacker, you know.
Eff wise men never made mistakes this
would be a hard world for fools-ot
whom q great many are which.
That man who's sllus talkingg about
his family is got no family, and It's
charlie to let him tork.
Some men gets proud mighty quick.
The neerer q doniniker is to q dunghill
the wus he krows.
II don't take rs much sense to pick a
lock or forge = check as it does not to
do it.
When it rains pudden, you hold up
your dish, but don't spend your time
waiten for a shower.
You can't do business without sense,
any more than you ken start " cooper
shop on a bung hole. -,
A man that don't know anything will
tell it the fust time he gets a chance.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11
A s,sknse Suicide cs.e.A New York

A strknge Suicide Casc-A New YORK
Family in Trouble.
Trom the Columbus co. Journal, December Is.l
About four weeks ago Rev. +. no.
mines, of the Dutch Reformed Church,
came 10 this city from Albany, N. T..
to act here as the District Secretary OF
the American Colonization Society.
His wife was in poor health, and, as net
relatives feared, partially insane. IL
was thought the trip and change OF
scene would benefit her, and she accom-
panied him, as did his five children, one
girl about IA years of age and iour
boys, younger. They located In
house on Town street just beyond sixth.
Before their furniture was in place the
four bows we're taken sick with the scar
let fever, and the youngest died with
this disease on Friday last. Mrs: lo-
mines became worse, and Mr.. Romines,
with constant watching, became III.
The family were strangers in the CITY,
but their missortun0s made them many
friends, who gave all possible attention;
The remains of the boy were inferred
on Monday, and the sadness OF the
home. with husband and father pros
trated, the three boys dangerously SICK,
seemed almost complete. Yesterday
the CITY was startled by the announce.
ment that Mrs. Margaret Romines had
committed suicide by hanging, n the
saddest chapter was yet to be told. IL
seemed that the lady had been much
sgitated by the recent occurrences, ana
Yesterday about l o'clock left her u
bands bedside. went into a room near,
locked the door on the inside, and max
ing use of a small rope, hanged herself.
The rope was fastened to some hooks in
the wall, and she had apparently
Jumped from a chair. In about half an
hour her absence was noted and search
made for her. The door was broken
open and the ~lifeless body found hang
ing as described above. Mr.. Romines,
on herring the commotion, sprang from
his bed and ran into the room in time
to receive the ~lifelcss remains OF his
wife rs the rope was cut. He loesened
tho rope and carried the body into the
other room, seeming almost frantic.
Mr.. Kane, Rev. Mr.. Robertson, Mr.. Tay-
lor and Others rendered such assistance
rs could be given, but in o home so
stricken little could DO said to calm or
to comfort. Coroner Gaver held an in.
quest, the jury returning a verdict OF
"death by hanging while in q state Of
partial arrangement" The agitation
Of tue husband WAS terrible, and result
cd in a spasmodic attack. The scene of
the ~lifelsss mother, frantic father
and the sick children can be better
imagined than described. The relatives
Of the family started from Albany yes
terday to visit them, md are expected
to arrive to-day. Mr.. Romines was cas-
Ter last night, and it is thought the
boys will continue to improve. The
furniture, books, etc., Of Mr.. Romines
indicate refinement and good position
in society. The family were not at all
harassed in a p~ecuniary way, and seem
to have had all in the way of worldly
goods that could make n family happy.
The relatives Mt Albany occupy leading
positions in society, and Mr.. Romines
came here expecting to commence at
once a useful and o happy life.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11
THr IycoNr TAx.-Receut statistics

The INCOME TAx.-Recent statistics
concerning the income tax reveals state
of affairs wholly at variance with state
ments of ~grumbling regulators and
complaining Democrats. No single
class of "luxuries'' yields SO much to
the Government, and Expresses the peo-
pie as q whole so little. The poor man
escapes altogether, and the rich bears
the burden. Instead Of its being bur
densome or oppressive, even to the rich,
the contrary is shown from official fg-
ures. 1t was borne when highest by
400, 900 Of our citizens, and now by not
over $50, 900, or just one-half Of thai
number. Here is q subject for rejoicing
on the part of the poor mau-in fact
that the small number Of fortunately
wealthy should be under obligations to
contribute ovsr $50, ooo, 900 annually to
the public indebtedness. This is a
handsome annual contribution, and II
is a poor logician who wishes any por'
ton of it to rest upon shoulders le'i
able to bear it.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

WALL SrREEr.-The London Times Of
December 7th, in commenting upon the
Erie Railroad war, says that "The
parties concerned have long ago shown
that there is no financial iniquity which
persons in command of money cannot
commit in Wall street with entire i'm
punity as regards legal consequences in
the civil courts, and very nearly also as
regards social position" The immedi'
ate commencement of criminal proceed
ings is urged. 1t is asserted that unless
the authors of those irregularities be
punished, ",herc can be little safety in
American joint stock investments oil
any kind, as there is apparently nothing
in the Erie ease which could not be re-
peated in all Others"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

Tue FRESHMAN AND THE NEoRo.-Gov-
eruor Briggs used to relate the follow
ing, which a correspondent of Hdrper''
AYERS has not been in print:
sin the old stage-coach days an
Iri,hman was travelling 10 New England.
Arriving late at the town where they
were to spend the night, Pat discovered
to his dismay that the only chance for
sleep was to share the couch Of q col
ored brother. The natural repugnance
of his race made him 10th to accept the
situation, but being tired, he accepted
with rs good grace as possible. In the
night some mischievous boys ~blackened
his face. In the morning fifteen miles
were to be travelled before breakfast.
Our Celtic friend was awakened just in
time to spring into the carriage as it
was moving off. At their stopping
place be found no convenience
for washing. Stepping up to a glass to
arrange his hair, he started back in
horror, exclaiming, Be jabers, you've
woke the dirty nagur, and left me fifteen
miles behind !'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

SOME Of the good people of New Or
leans were feartully disturbed, a few
evenings since, by the frantic wallings
of a woman evidently in distress, pro-
ceeding from a room occupied by su
orgau-griuder and his spouse. On en-
tering the room, the woman was found
seated on q low chair, hugging frantic
ally to her bosom q sick monkey; and
her husband, on his knees, was be-
seechiug every saint in the calendar to
spare the expiring animals life. The
ia, had gone forth, however, and even
as they importuned, the unhappy
monkey became defunct, and his soul
Of monkeys have souls) went on a pill
srimagc to the realm, of celestial cocoa
nuts. Before this scene of sorrow the
hearts of the intruders melted, and they
retired from the house of mourning
with bowed heads and mutfied tread.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

ApULrERATIoNs.-A recent extensive
examination into the character Of goods
sold at a large number Of grocery stores
in New York city, discloses, besides
short weight, authorizations Of the fol-
lowing character: Ground Java coffee
contained roasted bread .crumbs, peas
and rye chickory, burnt sugar and coffee
essence. Ground cinnamon was adul-
terated with tapioca, ground mace with
pulverized crackers, ground cloves with
spices of all kinds, from which the es-
seutial oil had been extracted. Tea con-
tanned willow leaves, genuine broken
leaves agglutinated by some substance,
damaged leaves and tea dust. The
green tea was colored with a powder
supposed to be Prussian blue, and the
sugar was moisteued with water to the
extent of 10 per cent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

A P%ocKErFUL OF LUMBER.-Lumber
is lumber just now at White Pine. The
sudden and rapid growth Of three towns
created a demand greatly beyond the
supply, and put prices nearly out OF
reach. The following incident, related
to us as q fact, will serve to show the
state of the market in that district.
Two miners, living at Treasure City,
had pressing need of a small strip OF
lumber, to procure which they had just
$40. One Of them went to the yard OF
N. D. F., who is the principal dealer IN
the district, and withal quite modest in
his prices, and purchased to the full eI.
tent of his piece. His partner waited
auxiously for his return, and when he
saw him coming back empty handed,
asked ~petulantly what he had done with
the.lumber. To which he replied, "l
bought all I could get for $40, and it's
in my coat pocket.-R. r. Rereilte.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

Our FOREIGN TRADE.-The balance Of
trade with foreign countries is still
against the United States, as will be
seen BY the following figures: From the
beginning of September to the begin
ming of December, the imports of mer-
chandise were SEC, O42 900 against S4s,-
$50, 900 for the same period Of 1867 !
while the exports of produce were S45,-
434, 900 against S54, 700, 900 for the same
period of last year. 1t thus appears
that the trade movement at New York,
from the commencement Of the cotton
year to the beginning of December, is
SIG, $50, 900 in gold less favorable than
last year. Or, in other words, we are
buying more foreign goods, for which
we pay gold, than we can pay for by
u exports.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

The Legislature assembled this morn
ing after its adjournment since Thurs
day last. No doubt the members feel
better for active legislative labor, since
their rest and rccreation-gettipg better
acquainted with each Understanding
the statute books and the Constitution,
and finding out what general legislation
is most needed for the good of the State.
We have not been down to Carson to
see our lawmakers, but we have heard
from competent judges of character
that they are an honest, intelligent, and
a practical-looking set of men, aud who
are likely to do about what is right in
their relative positions as Senators and
Assemblymen.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

IN discussing the "Indian question,
the gentleman without a hat" as the
Western papers call him, the Franklin
Spectator says: awe would suggest
that they be boarded at the 6rst class
hotels in New York. 1t would be cheap
err than the present style Of keeping
them, and they could amuse themselves
by scalping the hash. 1t would not in
jure the hash, as common people like il
Just as well without hair"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

A BRUTE in human form, who had,
| for reason. best known to himself, i'm
prisoned his wife in IN upper room OF
his house, with a hole cut in the door,
through which her scanty portion OF
food was passed, said to his son
uThere is a bone with the meat on
take it to your mother and say, Father
saws there is a bone for you to pick :"
The son took the bone, assembled the
stairs, and knocking gently at his
mothers prison door, said Mother,
father sent this up, and says, There is
n bone for you to pick "Take 1t
back and tell him I say he is not your
father, and there's a bone for him to
pick"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

A TOLEDO (ohio) citizen, who pre-
tended to make astonishing cures by
"animal magnetism" has been arrest
ed, and six electric batteries found on
his person, with which he kept up the
nersssary suDply.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

A CoouErrr.--A coquette is now said
to be a young lady who moves with the
right foot always before the left, leers
At the clerks in the dry goods stores,
lace. her boots neatly, don't forget to
tie her stocking carriers, and wears a
Eve cent e stamp on the top OF
her head for n bonnet. She captures
the heart of everybody who sees her,
and, after all, don't care soytbiug aoont
them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11
Notice i'm Bankruptcy.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
L 18th day of December, A. d. 1869, n warrant
In bankruptcy was issued against the estate OF
CHARLES s. COOYER, OF the County Of Ian.
der, State OF Nevada, who has been adjndged a
bankrupt on his own petition that the payment
of any debts and delivery Of any property be-
longing to such bankrupt to him, or for his use,
and the transfer Of any property by him, are for
of the said bankrupt, to prove his debts and to
choose one or more ~assigneos Of his estate, will
be held at n Court Of Bankruptcy. to be holden
at the office of Mr.. Z. STR0THER, a Register
in Bankruptcy of said Court, Nc. 16 North c
street, In Virginia City. Storey County. state Of
january, A. D. 1869, at IL o'clock N.
E, IRWIN,
U.S. Marshal and Messenger In Bankruptcy.
By X. V. DEFY, Deputy.
D. ". Wclty, Atty for Petitioner. jal1-td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-11

ACCORDING to the New York Herald,
Washington at present contains the fol-
lowing lobby rings: The Treasury
ring" the ~"whisky ring" the ''steam-
ship subsidy ring" the telegraph mo-
nopoly ring" the "land.grab ring"
the protective tariff ring" and the
"Indian agents ring"