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i HE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH.

HE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH.
None but those deprived Of this blessing know o,
Its loss. The pimped, blotched and letter covered
person looks upon clear, smooth skin with jealousy
TENS are filled with the virus Of SCROFULA and
other eutaneous diseases cannot have good health
When the blood IL impure, disease In sure to foleW
lee, letters, Seres Boils, Copper colored Patches
Gales, e; Avert the calamity By purifying the
SAMARIfANS ROOT AND HERB JUICES,
before Scrofula takes hrm hold.
How many have the virus Of Sy philis In the system
and n that condition contemplate marriage, know
TO such we say STOP. First cleanse yourself Of
these Impurities; Of that scrofulous Infection,
in many cases s hereditary In the constitution be
Iors yoq 1rlng misery on yourself end ohspfins
SAMARlTAN'S GIFT!
tn only read cure for Gonerrhea, Gleet and Dis
eases caused from indiscretion. Only pills, pure
ly vegetable. We discard Balsans Cspab,a and Mer-
curry as being not only useless bat hurtful. Gift
exposure, and the extortion OF Quacks. Male Pack
sges, S2 Females, Ss. Sold by = g; FORD, and
u mais-soiy ss" s1s Rae. .trs 'PhiisdsioSis. GiSi
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber
Il has obtained from the Orphans Court of Wash
l9stSn County in the District Of Columbia letters
JAMES C. WALKER, late Of WssSinetos .cotH County t
aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
subscriber, on or before the 10Th day of February
ali beneit Of The said estate. Given M under my hSnd
~ -' " : WI ' ANN 8. PARKER,
fe D law3w' Administrative W. a.
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FLOUR

SOAP.
Several brands OF G. b. JEWELL s. several brands
of b. T. BABBITTS. DOBBINS' ELECTRIC
KEYS TALLoW; in tact, twenty five kinds or
more, all at the lowest p. ices.
PRUNES. FIGS.
DATES. RAISlNS, PAPER SHELL ALMONDS
and NUTS Uf all kinds.
APPLES.
Several choice varieties, by the barrel or bushel
POTATOES,
Several choice varieties, b the barrel or bushel
Particular attention given to this one article in
our Trade, and We are constantly supplied with a
choice article from New York State.
In fact give our special and undivided atten-
tion TO the
FAMILY TRADE,
and make il our whole study to furnish the VERY
BEeT Of eyeryth hing in the way of Family Supplies
generally Our facilities for buying surpassed by
none, and we guarantee to sell low a. any other
house in the city, also TO give the article quality
and quantity as represented. Please give q single
trial at least.
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fe 25-laWSV
limited STATES PATENT. OFFICE,

limited STATES PATENT. OFFICE,
" WAsHINeTON. d. c.. February Il, lS70.
On the petition Of WILLIAM HENRY AKINS,
OF Ithaca, New York, praying for the extension Of
and reissued on the sth day Of November, 1854 for
It 10 ordered that the testimony In the case he
closed the l2th day Of April next: that the time
ior Ming arguments and tho Exnmtners report be
said petition be heard on the zth day Of April
next.
Any person may oppose this extension.
SAMUDL 8. FISHER.
Evening star., 1870-03-11

DRESS SUrTs, Business Suits, Plaid and Plain
Cashmere Pants and Vests, suitable fer the
present season, Just received at A. Straus' pop
ular Clothing House, Penn. ave., between 10th
and 11th streets, three doors east Of 11th street.
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SPRING OvERcoArs, at 81, %, 80 and so,
Just received at A. Straus' popular Clothing
House. Penn. ave-. bet. 10th and 11th streets.
three doors east of 11th street.
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.
4 GRICULTURAL BOOKS.

Farm Book; e8.ss. Gardening for the south. -
How Crops Grow; 81: Boek Evergreens; 81
Draining for Profit and Health: 81 81. small Trnit
CultuIisi; Slso. Gardening for Pront: sI0 Al
len Diseases q Domestic Animals; 81. Boussin-
ganlts Rural Economy; Sl0. Breck . New Rook
Flowers; s. .15. Dadd's Modern Hor-e Doctor 9 81
Downing 8 Landscape Gardening; Sssg. French 3
Fuller Strawberry Culture Sl50. Herf,erf .
Hints 20 Housekeepers; Sl75. Johnston's q Agricul-
FLO Dement'S Ponlters Companion; %. Burr .
negetshles Of America, IS. Downing Fruit and
Culture; = 50 Busman 5 Grapes and Wines: 81 90
Mayhew Ill Horse Doctor: 81. Parkmsns bosk
Roses; S3 Parsons on Rose: 81 50. Rand . Bulls.
S3. Randls Flowers, Parlor and Garden; s. Rand .
Garden Flowers; IS; Horse In stable and Field,
Stoutridge: IS.
FOR SALEBY
BLANCHARD 4 MOHUN.
nh DO CoRNER 4 tn ST. ANp p ~ AvENrE
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EDITOR SIAR:-The attention Of the health
the utter on I'd street east, between = ana ~
nor1h. III not speedily removed, IL win cause a
blockade OF the large amount Of travel on That
street. Pvnrs-e ~s
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EDUCATIONAL.

DUCAIIONAL.
| IPPINSoTT IEMALE lssT!TgTE.
Select Boarding and Day schooi. HH.Iv f,ci,;,v
EasIis Sn ins sSSu,rement Of thorough and finished
Especial attention given to Music and Ornamen-
Cost for boarding pupils in English department
For Circulars contsinins full information addres
der-eos&.iy REv.JALIPprscorrAM
pRoPosALs ron MEAT.
OFFICE, DEror CoxMrssARy or supsr.rrxor.,
wAsnise ssstbrerhsa D. e. March .IInsfs; IsiO
sealed Proposals, IN duplicate, Of the form fur
the rREsh COINED BEsf .. and SuTTs Nj 1pF II
time ener. may Srsef al seeh cG% ss.
mencipe April !, ls7e. Details and requirements
with this advertisements to be attached 70 each pro-
mh5-5t G. BELL, L,C.s,U.sA.
pRoPosALs FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES.
Richmond. vaI' N msScs ssSTcsssl.sr,srser,$
hs sealed & &ProRS.sls In dugleste sill be received at
saRSyins the foosns spr 20 if s.Iss S
Extra I,our, lo barrels Family. Flour, sss pounds
go poupds Java Coffee, CersenJ go pounds crnsbeS
sugar, SEQ pounds Granulsted sugar, so bounds
SSS feiss S Ssras pIs
Gherkins, teuartsl u cans Green Peas "a cans Pins
Appiee, ~ cans Red Currant Jelly, II tumhlers
hespberry Jam. - pounds Mustard, 50 pounds yer-
miceili, ~ cans Yeast Powder. SO pounds Lard 30
pounds butter, IS gallons Lard Oh.
Cohoitions, &C., ss heretofore:
mhs-6t Brevet MAJOR, O. s. A, A. C.s.
LIMITED STATES PATRNT OFFICE,
" WAsHrNofoN. ID. c.. March 2, lso
. On the petition Of EDWARD A. TUTTLE, OF
Brooklyn, New ferk, praying for the extension Of
q patent granted % him the 10Th dsv a Jn,s
lssE, and re issued On the l21h day Of Noxemtsr,
1s6l, for an Improvement In Registers and yeptila
Il ii ordered that the testimony IN N. go. =.
closed on the 10th day sf hay nett: tSst tie
time LOT ming arguments end ths txa1insrs rs,ore
De Imisfa 70 the 0th day q Hay NEXT ana fhss
ss,d xs peu.,on y hsard On the 18th day Of Nay
NH a SAMUEL Q. RlSHER
$50 Oo9aaeaoor g PsssQts.
LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE
On the petition Of ADiLIA Is. 6nIy ~ -, -
wIn u. Ball, Of Chicopee, Aass , o61.ir;ssr..tnD,.
william Ball, deceased, praying for TIE eas.esi
o. patent granted 20 the said William Bsil o. ~
lth Dc, o. 4ay ls1S. for IN imprsvsusent ia ON.
IL is ordered that the testimony I'm the c..s n.
elo.ed on the sab day cf April next; thar The 49,,
ior ming argumente and the Examiner = re,or, e h
nmiied @ the eth day 81 Nay next, ana tSsf "a
pettnon De heard on the llfh day Of Hay pexf 'o
ANY person may oppoee this extensior
rns SAMUEL .. fIsHER
4-1 20. commssstoner Of Psfenfs
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Fisher, next Saturday, will take place ~ the
Miller School Building, H street, between 9Th
and 7th.
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BUILDING AssocIATIoSs-Att the ,w.r,v-
third monthly meeting OF the Economical Rn;ia-
ing Association Wednesday night, thirtv-five
shares were sold at an average Of 5ix cents.
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II NiTED STATES PATEHT oIrIC... 49,,

a. ~. WA:aissrS%Si Hi q FssrssE2., = ,s,S
Of Boston, Massachusetts, and EUsrlS p. NOR
GAN, Of Biddeford. Maine, praying for the extsn.
yuae, 1886, for an improvement Tn Safety Hatches
for warehouses, and for additional improvements
the 18th day Of April, 1857:
Is ordered that the testimony in the case be closed
on the 18th day Of Nay nexfi that the time for
tied to the Sd day Of June next. and that said De
ton be heard ON the 9Th day Of june nexf.
Any peraon may oppose this extenMol.
MANUEL 3. FISHER,
mill Co0miegion0r Of Patanfa
Evening star., 1870-03-11

NoTARIEs PUBLIC.-The following are the
NOtaries Public who are in commission sup
posing the law requiring them to file bond for
the faithful performance of their duties for five
years to be strictly construed: w. e. Bestor, A.
Hyde, and j. F. Kelly whose terms will expire
on the 18th inst; VIM. Faxon, Feb. 18TH 1871
lleft this city,; Brooke Mackall, Sept 21st next:
Louis Schade, May 22d next; Chas. Walter, Nav
18th next; and George G. Thomas, March sd.
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THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber
i has Obtain from the Orphans' Court Of Wash-
iasten County, in the District Of Goiunbi. lett 70
LIAM j. LIWlS, late Of Wellington county afore-
said, deceased. All persons having claims against
same with the youcherg thereof, TO tho subgcriber,
on or befone tIie 18th day Of February lext; they
may otherWfse by Law be excluded from al benefit o6
the said estate. Given under my hand this 18th day
" fe apiSsy aisxsyH Nv CHARLES b. q. LEWIS.
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CHARGE OF KIDSAPPING--Henry johnson. a
colored man, has been arrested on complaint of
Mary Reed, charged with Kidnapping her child
johnson had been living with Mary Reed for
some time past, but she becoming dissatisfied
with him, had left and taken up her quarters
elsewhere, and he resorted to this method to
bring her back to him. He was held for hear
ing by Justice Wall.
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ON DUTY.-Oficer T. NJ. Williams, who was
badly beaten and injured in making an arrest
in thu Seventh Ward on the 10Th Of December
last has so far recovered as to resume his duties
in the first precinct.
Evening star., 1870-03-11

LOST BY THE SINKING OF THE ONEIDA
Among the Washingtonians who were lost on
the Oneida, IN addition to those already men,
toned in The STAR, was Ensign James w.
Cowie, son OF Col. George and Margaret Cowie
Of this city, formerly Of Iowa. Mr. Cowie was
only n years old, and was well known here as a
tAiehted young man, whose amiable disposition
endearei him to large circle of friends.
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officer j. III. Smith, of the sixth precinct, souSd-
ed an alarm from box 43, caused by the burning
OF a lot OF rubbish in the stable yard Of Micharl
Green, in alley between l. street and Massacbu-
sets avenue and 18th and 18th streets. The FIR,
department and police were promptly on the
ground, but their services were not required n.
the flames had been smothered by the neighbors
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BODY OF A DEAD INEANr FoUND.-Oficer T..
y. stevens discovered . dead child in an ash
cox, IN Press Alley, this morning, supposed 10
oe vnite, but a. there was no appearance OF
Noience on the body, no inquest was held. 1t
wAs buried Al the expense OF the Corporation.
Evening star., 1870-03-11

PRovIDENT AID AssoCIATIoN-The Board
Of Directors of the Association for the Improve
nent OF the Condition Of the Poor held meet
ing last evening, Hon. Peter Parker In the chair.
Mr.. A. n Browne, the General Agent, reported
that Wv distribution of one thousand loayes of
bread had been made, and that ON account OF
The unusual amount Of sickness pre- vailIng last
week among the poor OF the city, MANY OF them
were unable to avail themselves Of the distribu-
Gon OF wood, now being made by order of the
secretary OF War, and to remedy the evil the
Mayor had purchased a cargo of wood and ar
ranged fer its delivery at the doors of the poc-
and helpless A letter was read from Herry
Piper, Esq, stating that he had collected rom
the employees OF the Engraving and Printing Bu-
reaus OF the Treasury the sum Of $3.50. A
vote OF thanks was adopted TO the Mayor for his
Sner c 10 distribute cargo OF wyod to the in
Bridges had informed the m that he had expe nded
5000 of the Congressional appropriation in tour
aays, and ne gave ont wood in quantities of one
sixteenth of cord and coal by the peck. On
motion OF Major Richards, a vote of thanks was
unanimously passed to the Baltimore and Ohio
kallroad Company for their kindness in passins
free OF charge poor and destitute persons tenn
porarlly in this city to their homes. The Treas
srer, Hr. A. s. SOlOmons, reported the treasury
empty, with a small deficiency. Adjourned.
THE PREsioENT THREATENED WITH ASS ssh
NATION BY LUNATIC.-Yesterday, while Pres
ident Grant and his son were walking down
pennsylvania avenue, they were followed BY
Terrence Cassidy, who repeatedly tried to at
tract the attention of the President and not
succeeding in doing so. threatened him with as
sassination, using very abusive language After
enduring the annoyance for some time the
President called Police Officer McCathran' who
was on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
ninth street, and requested him to take the man
into custody, as he was evidently insane
took the man to the Central Guardbouse.
Afterwards officer McElfresh, on duty at the
White House, called at the station house with a
request from the President to see that the man
was properly cared for. Cassidy Is an Irishman
ey birth, and lives on q street, near the War
Department, and has often tried to see the Pre-
ndent, but has been refused admittance there
On account of his singular conduct. He was
locked up, and Major Richards ordered an ex-
animation by the police surgeons into his case,
1nd TINS morning Drs. Eliot and Newman held
. consultation at the Central Guard-house and
pronounced him lunatic. He will be sent To
me Government Insane Asylu N to-day
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AIOLASSES.

genuine article Of choice NEW ORLEANS al
ways on hand; also othex lower grades. Price,
low.
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TEAS.
| .GUNP0WDER, JAPAN. OOLoNG, IMPERI-
Al. ENGLISH, BREAkFAST, &c, allgrsde.
and prices, guaranteed as Low any heuse in the
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BREAD AND BUTTER !

Breo0 and Batter, Bread o1o Batter,
Bread and B0tteR9
Two DislfnGufnhe0 ChanpaOo3 q the
Bread and Batter Brfgode.
.Topo~r~pher., Peek and Csntrnctor
Horse Buekle On their ARmOR
Agyainat Self Governments Tor
the People Of the District.
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RrBIx, the prestidigitateur. has during the
present week been giving entertainments at Odd
Fellows Hall, and his tricks are said TO be yer,
cleverly DONE One OF them Is to give away
every evening one hundred costly presents
comprising many valuable and useful articles
"A matinee for the benefit Of ladies and children
VIII be given tomorrow afternoon 1T O'Clock
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ChoChERf, CHINA, ~
WH GLASSWARE,
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES,
OIL LAMPS AND CHANDELIERS. kc

The attention Of housekeepers and parties about
commencing is respectfully invited to my stock of
the above Goods, which Is now very complete, and
at the lowest prices for good articles.
CHAS. ULLBICH, Jr.,
No. s33 PENNSYLVANIA AvHNUE,
NEST. between sth sndposh streets.
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SYRUPS.

STEWARTS SILVER and WHITE PRIPs. and
other brands. which only Ice appreciated by ex
amising prices, quality and flavor.
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Election Of Club O6fcers-A Warm Contes
EinnI

Election of Club Otfcers-A Warm Contest, bu
Final Harmony.
There was q very lively time in the Fifth
Ward last night, upon the occasion OF the elec-
ton Of officers of the club for the ensuing year
The meeting was held m the Ebeneaer Church,
corner Fourth and ID streets, and wss one of the
largest ever held in the ward, the church being
crowded and the aisles packed be- fore the meet
ing opened A large number of corporation
officials and men from the other wards were
noticeable. Among them were Tom. Bowie, of
the Fourth Ward; William Bowen, Of the Fourth
Ward; Sidney Mcfarland, Clerk Center Mar
ket, and George Smith, foreman OF the Hook
ana Ladder Company, with Hook and Ladder
members. 1t soon became evident that there
was to be warm contest, the issue being be-
tween the Bowen and anti-Bowen Republicans
The meeting was called to order by the Presi-
dent, c. III. Holden. with j. w. McKnieht as
secretary. The President announced that the
meeting was called one OF all the Republi-
cans Of the ward to elect officers Of the club for
the ensuing year, and that by the terms 0r the
resolution by which the meeting was calleL the
election Of offcerswas the first business in or
der; He was, therefore, ready to receive non l.
nations Tor the presidency Of the CLUB.
Immediately the two factions set ND deafen-
ing shouts Of Holden" Mcknight" " Nc
the result.
Being a nominee, Mr.. Holden called j. s.
Gatchell TO the chair, who vigorously thumped
with his hickory upon the table, and shouted
"OIder" at the top of his voice. Failing in this,
he mounted the chair, and theI the table, still
thumping and shouting Order, gentlemen :"
Col. Waller mounted bench in the center of
the church and managed to be heard in an ap-
time " a scrimmage" broke out just under the
pulpit, and there was q rush out of the door. and
number sought as an exit h.9 the
into the pulpit, had a commanding view OF the
situation. The c0mbatants were 8, crowded
that free fight was impossible, and Lieut.. Aus
n m nua MT rl ffnr
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LOAN OFFICES.

II
SPECIAL NOTICE.
NAIIoEAE LOAN OFFICE, "A
-Four doors north OF Pennsy ly ania avenue.
kOBEkT FULTON a co. loan money on all
kinds Of rails at the lowest market rates The
only Christian Loan Once I'm the District. fe56
A CoHENs NEW LOAN OFFICE, ~
"A. 1881 9th ST., Sd door from L. Money ~
leaned on Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds u q
wearing Apparel, and Merchandise Of ell descrip-
nons, on the most liberal terms. fes7sm
CHARLES HERZBERGs s LOAN OFFICE.
~ tEsrABLIsHEp 1s52,l
3S1 u STREET MONTH,
Between Al and 9th streets, Immediately I'm rear of
National Hotel.D
Money loaned In all sums on Watches, Diamonds,
ewtiry, siiyerware, Wearing Apparel. Fur <0A
nitsre and Merchandise Of every description III
ihe most liberal terms guaranteed. for tairO y
deeing and Just treatnsnt refer to any resident
this city not connected with any similar establish
ment in the city. New number, ara. jais-sm
national LOAN OFYICR, 1lIx oh street,
iERs ssef CI Fennsy vsnia ayenue koBERf FUL.
Real Estate, Diamonds, Wstches, Dry Goods, Fur
nit1re, Piano. and ell kinds of Personal Property
u. B.-The highest cash price Daid for the zane
Open every day except euSaavs iron .. m. .
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walker was arrested last night BY officer c. A.
Swens on bench warrant, issued by judge D.
W.Skiter. Tor assault and battery on George
day, and Walker was son sst, He was tnrnsd
over to the Marshal CO.. He "as turned
Evening star., 1870-03-11

iAbLkAc1 AND hKADIxas--The ladies' eor
Seeted with the Congreg gational ChurcnS Ut On
corner Of Tenth and g streets, give = series =,
tableaux and readings this evening at haif' n.s
seven O'Clock, and very pleasant entertain
Evening star., 1870-03-11

TEE THEATKEs-This evening on the occa-
sion Of her benefit, Mrs. Bowers will repeat, by
particular request. Lady Audley's Secret -
Mrs Bowers engagement closes Tomorrow
evening with Mary Stuart" and John E.
Owens, the popular comedian, commences an
engagement on Monday.
The Chapman Sisters and Bishop gave a good
entertainment at Wallis Opera Honse last night
comprising Ezra DiavOlo" and I" Wanted ZOO
Ailliners-" Tonight, Biack-eyed Susan, ,''
(burlesque,) and a new farce entitled "Check-
mate, /" for the benefit Of Miss Blanche.
Evening star., 1870-03-11

The SIXTH WARD IRISH REPUBLIcANs met
last night, the President, Andrew Neville in
the chair, and were addressed by Mr. r. II.
Donegan. who advised them to identify them
selves with the regular Republican organiz alton
Of the ward, and work with them in the COM
mon cause, but at the same time to keep up
their own club organization. The remarks of
Mr.. Donegan were received with applause; after
which Mr.. John O'Meara followed with re-
marks OF a similar character, which were also
well received; and at the conclusion q vote Of
thanks was rendered to the speakers, and they
were elected honorary members Of the Club by
acclamation; after which the meeting adjourned.
Evening star., 1870-03-11

THE ISLAND INSTITUTE, organized for the
benefit OF the colored people of South Washing
ton, met at Island Hall last evening, and was
attended by the children of the SUNDAY school
connected with the Institute and their parents
and the hail was crowded to Overfowing. After
devotional exercises, conducted by Nr. L.. F.
Sykes, Superintendent OF the Sabbath school
the children entertained the audience for half
An hour with vocal music, under the Erection of
Prof. Geo. Bancroft. Judge W. ID. Kelley NJ
C., from Pennsylvania, was then introduced
and spoke for nearly an hour on the advantages
OF education His remarks were listened to with
the closest attention. The exercises concluded
with singing.
The New York herald., 1870-08-31
A Bva6lAa's Luck.

There has been good deal OF trouble brewing
among the brewers OF this city OF late, ana the
burglariously inclined gentlemen who nave their
headquarters in the Eighth ward and other choice
metropolitan circles OF intelligence have made them
the victims OF a good many midnight attentions.
On Monday night Messrs. Phipps Evans, I27 Hud.
son street. came IN for their share or the
Kindness. Tne gentry took long road TO travel be-
fore they got into the place. by going over seyeraI
roof.tops until they reached the skYnaht OF Is7.
Down this skylight they dropped to where The o1ca
safe was, and then in default OF keys forced the OBJ
stinate thing open. They expected good deal for
their trouble, but everybody knows now s.0rest ex
pectations' generally result The present Instance
was no exception 10 the general rule for they only got
twenty five dollars In fractional currency and one
twenty dollar counterfeit note. They did not touch
several checks in the safe, one OF which, ior 1900
is payable TO bearer. They must nave been ex.
teney disgusted for In their hurry TO leave the pre.
misses they left behind them FIRST class Jimmy a
sedge hammer, half-dOzen wedges and a pocket
handkerchief which would occupy washerwoman a
whole day in getting back to its original color The
detectives are now on the track of the fellows
although there is rumor IN police circles that the
thieves intend 10 prosecute Phipps Evans for pass
Ing twenty dollar counterfeit bill on them. There'l
be fun II thev do. "
The New York herald., 1870-08-31
CUBA.
Movements Of TrOOps-Importnnt Captures of
Insurgents and Their Exccuti On-CrOps.

Movements Of Troops-Importnnt Captures Of
Insurgents nnd Their Exccuti on-CrOps.
HAVANA, August o., 1870.
After several months Of inactivity and lethargic
action of both Spaniards and insurgents los Psnin
suares seem to have awakened from their sleep
and have inaugurated movements which, If pushed,
Will trouble the insurgents sorelY. There seems to
be determination among loyal ones to settle the
slavery question In accordance with nineteenth
century ideas In other countries, though they
move soA slowly. Good viii scarcely result
to the Spanish cause therefrom. II done In proper
manner, abolishing slavery by Spain would END the
rebellion in Cuba within four months. Spaniards
spent 800 years in driving the MOOrs from the Penia-
sulayears In setting nsurrection In Peru after
the death OF Pzarr0 and they are likely, more than
likely, to spend some months yet in quelchng the
naseda are 10 the eject tnat deachmenfs of vOlun-
teers from matanzas and ManzanillO, with part OF q
regiment oil regular troops, In the hilly country
separating the Puerto Principe and Las Tunas dis
tricts captured General Pedro Fgueredo, Secre-
tary OF War 0f the republic OF Cuba, and Generals
R0drigo ana lgnacio ramayo. with their families,
ana several other persons OF lesser note, killing
during he sklrmlshes some l60 insurgents The
three first named were taken TO Santiago de Cuba,
tried and shot. The Cuban General Mexian Gomez
lost Killed OF his men in action with
troops under command or General BOniche in the
Lierra Maestro. Several prominent insurgents near
Bayam0 nave been captured and shot These have
was considered their most aDle man.
Heavy rains throughout the island, generally
during the past two weeks, cause the growing sugar
cane " look and promise well.