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"THR SANcrlrY OF THE OArHuAA Tin

"THR SANcTITY OF THE OATH"-A Timely
Episcopal Church, preached yesterday morning
on the :" Sanctity Of the Oath" Referring 90
the rapid growth Of the deadly sin OF perjury,
he reviewed the numerous cases occurring In
our daily Political transactions in which the
solemnity Of the oath is subverted to party expe-
diency, and spoke of the indifference with which
God Is called to witness the truth Of statements
manifestly false. False revenue returns, false
made to gain few dollars-periling the soul by
adding to everything solemn oath. A sugges-
ton, attributing the growing indifference to
solemn obligations TO the necessity created by
governments Of attaching an oath to every
package Of matches and the multitude Of trivial
things, may perhaps be the key to the growing
evil. The sermon was exhaustive, thoroughly
eloquent, and should be published and read by
his thoughts.-Havrisbsyg Patriot, Feb. "A.
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THE MURDER OF MR. VooRHIEs-Gre1f Ez-
element an Brooklyn The Militia HRd.r ArMs-
Persons who were in Fogarty's saloon in South
Brooklyn on Sunday night, AZ the time Cham
bers shot MI Noorhiss, say that there WAS no
quarrel between the men. Mr.. ko0rhies. Alder
man Moore, of New York, and a Mr.. Collins
entered Fogartys place for the purpose OF
obtaining n bottle of wine. after having had
some negotiations concerning the sale Of some
Brooklyn property. After drinking three
bottles Of wine, Messrs. Moore and Collins
left, Noorhies remaining. He was soon Joined
by Frank Duffy and Chambers, both OF whom
were strangers TO him. After intrOductions
they drank with Voorhies. but Chambers, who.
il appears had quarrelied with his friend
About half an hour later Chambers returned
alone, and, going TO the opposite end of the sa-
loon, drew revolver, and uttering a vile oath,
without the slightest provocation fred at yoor-
Lies, who was conversing with two or three
friends. The bullet entered the forehead, just
above the right eye. Noorhies fell TO the floor,
and never spoke audibly afterwards. He lin
gered until yesterday afternoon. when he died.
Chambers, who is picture dealer at No. 50 New
Chambers street, this city, is In Raymond street
jail.
Mr.. voorhies was q prominent builder and
public spirited citizen, and was greatly respect
ed by all classes. When his death was announced
large crowds collected in the neighborhood of
his residence, and there was great excitement.
Threats OF breaking open the jail aud lynching
the prisoner were freely made, and 10 suppress
any attempt Of the kind the 18th regiment was
kept under arms all mighty. i. Post, 18th.
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~The Baltimore and Ohio Company has be-
como within recent period the master Of SO
miles q road and 81, 900 900 Of property.or
nearly three times the amount OF capital which
1t welded eight years ego.
oUMrs. Rus. the widow of the inventor Of
the Run pavement, discovered small pimple
near her mouth. about two wee1n ago, which
she picked Vith her nail. The nail poisoned the
nesh, noFtincstasn ut in, and she died few
days afteEWardk
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The Irish Question I'm PAr,Iamer,

IeiSgrcphed Exclusively % Iae EcoRiag .Syar.
LONDON, Feb. l6.-The Telegraph. Liberal 4
IN reviewing the debate I'm the House OF Com
mons last evening on the occasion of the intro
duction Of the "Irish Land Reform Bill. = ex-
presses great satisfaction with the proceed
ings- The writer thinks the real union OF
Great Britain and Ireland may be dated with
last night; The new bin Is 30 perfect tia; IL is
inyulnerable in all points.
The Standard, i'm its issue to-day. urges in
quiry into the alleged cruelties 10 the Feuian
prisoners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

THE UNITED STATES SENATORS FROM GEoR-
GIA.-The Georgia Legislature yesterday elected
Messrs. Blodgett, Farrow and Whitley U. ).
Senators from that State. The Senate win have
to decide between the claims of these and
Messrs. Hill and Miller, who were elected over
a year ago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

The HOUSE COMMITS ON NAVAL AFFAIRS at
their meeting this morning voted to give Pay
masters in the Navy positive rank, and concur
ded the sections of the naval bill relating to this
bject. They have not yet taken mp the sec
tions relating to Engineers.
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EXECUTION OF A MURDERKR IN NEW BRUus-
Was banged yesterday morning for the murder
Of Catherine Vail, his mistress, and their child,
in September last He left . written confession
Of his crime. The story b one Of seduction and
its usual result. A few years ago Munroe, who
is . well-known architect Of St. Johns, and q
man Of family, became acquainted with Mis-
Vail in Carleton, and ruined her, and she bore
. child. In last October she sold house which
had been left 10 her by her father, disappeared
from Carleton, and since that time had not been
heardfrom. The remains Of the young woman
and her child were found Tn the woods, near st
ing been shet. The matter was traced up, With
what result the terrible finale shows.
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DIowa has over 5000

OIowa has over 5000 Quakers.
ga religious paper published IN Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, Is called "The He'll Stayer."
ga railroad u proposed 10 be built through
the Notch Of the White Mountains
o0ThSe N q scandalous revival Of cock-fght-
ing all over the country.
o0They are cutting ice siyteen inches thick
and clear a. crystal on the Penobscot river, I'm
Maine.
o0R Il said that there 10 no holier spot OF
ground than . petroleum OIL district
s%Ore OF the wedding gif,s Of Msrk Twains
bride vas furnished house.
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The Ecumentcai Couuetu.

isisgrcphed Erciusiceis 10 The Ereatne Ssar.
kosE, Feb. l6.-Another session OF the Ecu
nleihcal Council was held yesterday. Six Of the
Fathers took part in the discussion. IL was an
nouDced 10 the Comet that the Bishops of An
twerp, Mechin, an! Salerpo had received the
title OF Primate. Eight of the bishops received
permission 70 return 10 their Iii diOceses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

THE FEMININE BRoKERs.-The sensation
caused i'm New York by the recent establishment
Of q brokerage once In Broad street by a couple
Of ladies, Mrs. woodruff and Mrs. Claain, has
proved splendid advertisement for them, and
they are now as famous as Jay Cooke or - any
other man." They opened business regularly
on Monday, and their ofice was made very
Lively and busine8-like by the running I'm and
ont Of brokers and their boys . In Wall street.
Mn. woodruff attends more particularly 70 in
door affairs, and Mrs. Clafin goes more upon
the street. The last-named lady went out at 10
O'Clock on her way 70 the Fourth National
Bank, accompanied By gentleman friend, and
her appearance attracted universal attention.
Mrs. Ciafin, . brunette, ~ the most dashing OF
Her face and form are fun, and she was attired
according to the custom Of the period, 10 wit: q
blue walking suit, trimmed With black, panier,
sack, fancy hat and feather. Young men went
out Of their paths 70 pas her, and Bows headed
her OF to take q look AT her face, which exhib-
tied the utmost sGny frosd.
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Schooner Damaged.
Ielegrapied Ezclasipelg % TAe Eucnina Stnr.

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. l6.-The schooner =. W
Bunnell, from Baltimore for Charleston, witt
coal and guano, put In here leaking in her rud
der fast, and with her steering geer carried
away.
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Movements 0f Ocean steamers.
EeieovapAed E,cissiveiy 20 ne Eveni,o .Nar.

SorrHAnProS, Feb. Is - The steams,,l,
hayre touched here this forenoon on her yoyas,
from New York TO Bremen.
PLYMOUTH, Feb. 16.-The steamship Saxonia
from New Orleans for Hamburg put into port
short Of coal.
BRksr, Feb. le--The steamship Perier, from
New York, arrived here this morning
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THE UNITED STATES STEAMER PLYMOUTH.
which accompanied the English steamer Mon
arch to this country with the remains of Mr..
Peabody, will sail from the Portsmouth, N. H.,
Navy Yard, to return to her station on the
European fleet, in the course of month or six
weeks, which time will be consumedin in making
the necessary repairs TO the vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

PERsoNAL.-Hon. j. s. Black and GOverno
Geary, OF Pa, and Gov. Newell, of N. j., are a,
Willard's.
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Gov. GEARY, of Pennsylvania, had long IL
terview with the President this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

THE MONARCH is expected to arrive in An
napolis roads tomorrow evening. 1t is thought
the President will visit the vessel ON Monday.
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The Judges who Decided for the
bible.

Nf"'" I I<'t'@St0esy 70 INr EtcHtfg Nay.
CINCTSNATr, Feb. I6.-tt may be a matter of
some public interest, that of the Judges OF the
Superior Court who decided the question re-
cardIng the Bible I'm the public schools, Judge
Storen is an Episcopalian: Judge Hogan a
Hethodist, and Judge Taft Liberal.
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Ex-AssIsTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
William FaxOn, of Ct, who has been travelling
over Europe for the past year, is expected to re
turn to this country in June.
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GEN. PHIL. SHERIDAN is one of the invited
guests to the Presidents State dinner this even
ing.
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Congrcs~unau Elected.
Tslegraphed E1clusire,r 70 TAe Evenino sra

IeteyTdfNcu E-ctustre'g % Ihe Lpenin1 Sdy.
GO, + eb. H-Gen. David Atwood, ed
ftor at the Madison State Journal, has been
elected 60 Congress from the second Wisconsin
district, tO Ell the place OF Hon. b. +. Hopkins.
deceased. There WAS no organized opposition
20 Atwood
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvEyUE.-The receipts t-day
from this source were S2i2,4i3.
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The European Extadition Case.

Iete9rdphed EsclHsioeIy % The EceNin0 Star.
PARIS, Feb. 16.-Au the Great Powers Of
Europe sustain the Russian Government in the
demand upon Switzerland for the surrender OF
the felon Rebchaieff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

THE NATIONAL UNION LEAGUE of America
is in session to-day at Union League Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Private intelligence has
been received at Des Moines from Senator
Grimes, in Europe, to the effect that his health
Is failing fast, and he will probably not survive
the journey home.
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The Duke of Montpensier's Visit to
Spain

MADRID, Feb. 16.-General Prim yesterday
officially assured the COrtes tha. the recent visit
OF the Duke of Montpensier was not on political
matters.
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MUNICIPAL MIDDLE IN MoBILE.-The newly
appointed Mayor, Aldermen and Common COun-
ell Of Mobile met in the municipal buildings yes
terday for the purpose Of being duly installc.
into their respective Offices. Mayor Price re
tanned close possession Of his office, and the Al
dermen's chamber was appropriated for their
proceedings. Mr.. Harrington, the new Mayor,
having been sworn i'm by Judge Elliott, proceed
ed to administer the oath TO the Aldermen and
Councilmen. Further organization was pre-
vented by the reception of q special 10 the Reg
ister, which he handed to Harrington, in SUBJ
stance as follows :-s'The select committee %
whom was referred the municipal bill of Mobile
report that in consequence Of surreptitious in
terlining of the original municipal bill, where
by the City Engineer and Collector are to be
retained, the Governor has approved q bill
bill is vitiated and the committee viii recon-
mend an election by rhe people In thirty days.
An parties agree that the bill as IL nov stands
is not q law" IL is reported that Mayor Price
will contest the case and decline vacating the
Office, and calls upon the people TO support him.
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A HORRIBLE DEATH.--Th0mas NJ. DeWinter,
q diver of considerable experience, met with
horrible death by suffocation ut Savannah, Ga,
last week, while at work In armOr q oeptn OF
removing obstructions placed in the river during
the late war, and In some unknown manner be
came entangled in such way q 70 cut on con-
LEASED and brouebt to the surface was found to
he dead. HIS features, presented, = usual in
such cases, very unnatural and SCREENING APP
pearance. -Four similar deaths have occurred
during the past twelve months.
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1T IS SAID that Mr.. Thornton, the British
minister, has received through Prince Arthur a
notification Of the intention Of her Majesty the
Queen to create him baronet, in appreciation
Of his diplomatic services while in this country
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The Presiden

. The NATIONAL UNION SAVINGS BANK-In
the Senate this morning, Mr.. Morrill,, Of Maine,
introduced a bill to incorporate the National
Union Savings Bank of the District of Column
bia, naming cOrpOratOrs Geo. H. Plant VIM
s. Huntington, Lewis Clephane, II. A. willard
Geo. w. Adams, s. P. Brown, VIM. Stickney,
and b. p. Snyder. The capital stock shall
dollars each, the bank to begin the
transaction of business when one-fourth of the
capital stock shall have been taken. The bank
shall receive deposits Of not less than ten cents
as may be offered by tradesmen, clerks, me-
chanics, laborers, servants, minors. married
women, and others, invest the same in Govern
ment bonds and mortgages, and allow depOsitOrs
interest. Referred to District Committee
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7elegrophed Exclusively 20 The E-esing lSlcr.
PARIS, Feb. 16.-The Continental banks are
generally reducing their rate Of interest.
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well attended,, NOTWITHSTANDING the lnclement
weather Mrs. Grant was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Secretary Belknap, Mrs. Senator Nor,
Dent, Miss Dunn, Miss Cadwallader Of Phila-
delphia, Mrs. Rawl, Miss Beck of Kentucky,
and Miss Nellie Grant. Among those present
were Jesse X. Grant, Esq, the Presidents
father; Major General Philip H. Sheridan and
Robert 7. and Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. and Miss
Blanche Butler, Mrs. Charles HI. Van Wyck, j.
Hale and Mrs. Sypher, General Pleasonton,
Rear Admiral Hoff and lady, Mrs. Samuel
Guthrie, California; Hon. Joseph Casey, Chit
Justice Court of Claims, and Mrs. Casey; Eng.
Clellan, General and Miss Marcy, Colonel and
Mrs. Llewellyn Jones, U. s. Army; and many Of
the foreign legations.
The second reception Of General and Mrs.
Sherman last evening, at their residence on 1
street, was q brilliant affair. It was attended
by an immense crowd, although the evening
was very inclement. A b0untiful supply Of re-
treatments was served to the guests. Among
the disting ashed persons present were members
Of the Cabinet and ladies, General Sheridan,
Gems. Townsend, Comstock, Eaton, Breck and
Vincent; Col. Dayton, Col. Webster, Gen. Mich
Ter, Gen. Dent, Senators Harlan, Wilson, Will
liams, Abbott, Upton, Spencer, Buckingham,
Casserly Sawyer, Ross, Sherman, Robertson and
Morrill Of Vermont; Speaker Blaine, kepresen-
Negley, Paine, Logan, Stiles, UpsOn, Winans;
nearly all the above being accompanied by
ladies: Chief Justice Casey, Gen. Geo. B. Nc
Clellan and lady, General and Mrs. Marcy.
Also, Mr.: Marshall Brown. Mr.. A. =. Mullstt,
Mr.. Lewis Ciephane, Mr.. r. 8. Davis, Dr.
Czapky, late Consul at Bucharest; Hon. r. s.
Hale, Mr.. Robert Lincoln, son OF the late Presi-
dent; Deputy Commissioner Douglass, Paymas-
tiers BogRs and Cunningham, and long list Of
other well-known and distinguished names.
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PAYMAsTER CHAs. P. THOMPSON, Of the q
5. steamer Plymouth, formerly on duty at th'
Navy Department, is on short visit to this city
while his ship is undergoing repairs at the Ports
mouth IN. H. Navy Yard.
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The NEW ORLEANS PRIZE MONEY CASES
To-day the case of ID. $. Farragut ct al agt. the
ship Metropolis and others, is being argued in
the District Court, Judge Wylie, and Mr. Cor
wine is speaking on the part of the United
States. This action is for prize money for YES
sells captured when New Orleans was taken
during the war.
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LOAN OFFICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE..
NATIONAL LOAN OFFICE, w
3II NINTH STREET. . ~
-Four dOoT- n. nth Of Pennsy ivania avenue.
ROBERT FULTON & CO. loan money on all
knds of ColateT rails the lowest market rates The
only Christian Loan Once ia the District. fe5-6m
A COHESS NEW LOAN OFFICE, HCN
"A. 1881 7th St. ri door from l. Money IN
leaned ON Watches Jewelry. Diamonds - q
Wearing Apparel, and MERCHANDISE of all de-crip-
tious, the most liberal teims. fe33nr
CHARLEs HERZBERG's Loan OFFICE,
- tESTABLISHED 1922
33I & STREET NORTH,
Between IA and 9th streets, Immediately in rear OF
National HOTEL
Money loaned in ali sums on Watches, Diamonds,
.Nelry. Silyerware, Wearing Apparel. Fur %C1<
ni;sre and Merchandise OF very description ia
The most LIBERAL terms guaranteed. For fa;rtS u
dealing aid Jast treatment refer to resident of
fhs city not connected with any similar establish
nent in the city. New number, ,412. jal3-s sm
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u1The family Of the late Ger. Sam Houston
is living In Texas in great poverty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

RAvAGEs OF SMALLPOX AMONG THE In
pIANs.-Gen1 Sully, Superintendent of Indian
Affairs for Montana Territory, informs Commis-
sioner Parker that the smallpox is raging among
the Gros Ventres tribe of Indians in that Ter
ritory, and that 741 deaths have occurred since
last September, leaving only about /. 200 of the
tribe alive. This tribe is very friendly towards
the whites.
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PARIS ITEMS.
Warnings 20 yeuvnals-A Reunion
Suppre>sea by the Pottcs-prS.ecu-
tfon Against the Marscfltaise.

1ess9rdpAsd k1cssssoels @ Ia keeatns Stsr.
PARss, Feb. le.--Seyen journals Of this city
have oeen ofticially warned this weeh.
Last evening great crowds Of people aSscm-
oled al reunion on Rue st. Martin BellsyiIlr,
order. t ~ W.
sun another prosecution has been comIaenced
against the AGrsel0ssc Tor a yiOlatioa of fie
press Jaw. " 0
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TELEGRAMS TO TIE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
ENGLISH ITEMS.
Geld Weather-The View Tcl.Srapn
0y~texn.

IdVrerAed Eselsssseis 10 nc Brcsisp Scr.
LONDON, Feb. l6--The weather for the past
week has been unusually cold, not only in
England, but throughout kurOpe
Inc ne telcgraphic system fs hardly in COM
piese working order yet, complaints of DELAY are
sui numerous The usual cha nnels for rus-s.
sages have been Temporarily closed in SON,
instances, and in this the great number of the
dispatches must he hrst forced threagh pneu-
matte tube, a half mile % the post OF ce before
they ges ON the wires; The service, however, i
gradually becoming better and better.
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INTERNAL REVENUE DEPARTMENr.-.Th,
Committee of Ways and Means yes erday, by
vote of 3 to 4, decided to report to the House il
favor of making the Bureau of Internal Revenu,
distinct department, with the head thereof
Cabinet officer. The vote was as follows
Ayes-Messrs. Schenck, Allison, Maynard, Kill
by and Mccarthy. NOes-Messrs. Blair
Brooks, Marshall and Hooper.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


NJ L n A l. L Ii Z ATRE.
For lmited number of nights. the Charming
Actress,
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
THIS (Wednesday EVENING, last night of the
Beautiful, Pathetic Dr. ana of the PEARL OF
SAVOY, with all its scenic effects and music.
Marie-....--........--. MAGGIE MITCHELL
Supported by an admirable cast of characters.
Tomorrow night. Maggie Mitcheli's new play OF
LORLE. GRAND MATINEE on SATURDAY.
D A l. l.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY EVEN
1NGS, February IL, Is. and 10,
And MATINEE SATURDAY, the 10Th, at 2 D. m.
The celebrated and original
PEAK FAMILY,
SWISS BELL RINGERS, and their talented com
Admission ......0 cents. Children -.-...25 cents
hescINcu Ceuts
Tickets for sale at Metzerott Music Store, where
seats can be secured.
MATINEE PRICES:
Adults 80 CENTS Children Is cent?. fe1f6t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


This splendid Hair Dye il the best in the world.
Harmless, reliable instantaneous does not contain
lead. ay rtfaiie poison to produce paralysis or
bossdn9 ys,,ea ,he1 AZ nnt nn.ses be esnn
W. A. Bachelors Hair Dye has had thtrty years
untarni,hed reputation TO uphold its integrity as
tho only perfect Hair Dye-Black or Brown. Sold
BY all Druggists. Applied at Is Bond street,
MY. fe Str
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ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on the passional
attraction of the sexes, and the happiness of TRUE
MARRIAGE, when perfect manhood and perfect wo-
manhood unite 10 consecrate the union. Sent free,
IN sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCI-
ALTON, Box p, Philadelphia, Pa ja26 -eo3n
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-03-24

The use Of that potent explosive agent,
knows as nitro-gly cerine, is attended by 80
many hazards that it would seem elmost im-
possible to guard against the fearful sxplo-
sions that so freque n,ly occur. The most
trivial neglect Or oversight in lite Use may
involve most terrific consequences. Iustan.
ces have occurred where accidents have been
ocsssioned by the snail quantity Of this
dangerous fluid left undrained from the
vessels containing them No legislation
imposing restrictions or guarding its use
would avail much in preventing fatal con-
sequences Tor its use. And yet it is On in
valuable agent in mining and blasting
operations. The sAfrst means Of its use is
therefore a great desiderat,im; and, as its
manufacture is but simple process, it is
snggested that if manufactured on the spo,
BY those who use it, the dangers attending
it may be avoided. 1t 10 ooly a mixture oi
ni:,ic acid and glycerine, and even laborers
may be taught safely 10 combine them
Nitric end sulphuric acids are generally
kept in glass vessels, and it il necessary to
use glass or porcelain for thu mixing of
acids with the elycerine. The liability of
glass 10 break in tha transp ortason or use,
is a great obstacle; but 10 Europe advsut-
age has been taking of curious property of
iron which by certain simple processes, may
be caused to assume what is known as the
passive condition, resisting the action Of the
strongest acids or saline solutions 1t is
said that nitro yoerine thus extemporane-
ously made, need not be purified or washed,
as is necessary when the product is kept
for time, as there is no danger Of spon-
taneous decomposition.