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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

TEE REMAINS OF CoNsPmAToR PAYNE
The remains OF Lewis A. Payne, the RssAs-
sination consplratOr, were removed from the
arsenal few days ago and Inferred In lot
In GlOnWood Cemetery. A record Of the
grave has been kept, and II the friends OF
Payne ever desire TO obtain his body they
can do so.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

MoNHT SoLD.--At the last meeting OF the
Fiith Ward Building Association %, 400 was
advanced on shares at an average Of Sl.l5
per share.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

NATIONAL SKATING PARK.-Tho nag upon
the. street-cars yesterday announced 10
skaters that the Ice was In proper condition,
aud as some Of tho Departments were closed
during the entire day, aud all Government
ofnces suspended busiRess at noon, the holl-
day given was improved by many clerks In
vending their way TO tho National Skating
Park, where a hno sheet Of Ice awaited
them and invited their approach. We WIS.,
TIED the park, and can state positively as 10
the excellent condition OF the Ice, and the
number OF ladies and gentlemen who aVailed
themselves Of the opportunity presented Of
having glorious skate. Toward evening
the number Of skaters Increased, aud after
dark the fee was perfectly alive with ladies
and gentlemen sklmmlBg swiftly over Its
CLASSY surface. At 4o'clock In the amer
noon the Washington brass band made Its
appearance and enllVensd the skaters with
most excellent music. Amer dark dancing
was commenced In the pavilion, which was
INDUCED In by those who hesltated TO trust
themselves upon the slippery lake, and was
kept up until II o'clock.
There will probably be good skating to-
day, and all fond OF this most celebrating
and healthful sport should make the most
Of the opportunity now presented.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

II. I. GBs0oRI, No. e9I Peuusy iyaula
avenue, advertise his large stock Of skates
for sale al cost,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

Mr.. CHARLEs MILLER has Withdrawn
from the hrm Of @. a T. J. Miller, and the
business will hereafter DO conducted by
Thomas ], Miller.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

r..,, v.s much further discussion Of the
am o1I.,s II Cant ventilated n1tsd i iOpiS
Alfred JOusa in tho beginning, In the con-
tlnuatlon, ano would be inevitably Alfred
Jones In the end.
Mr.. Cant consumed the most Of his time
In answering the questions put to him, and
when he took his seat fourteen individuals
claimed the right TO express their views.
II was finally agreed that Perry Wilson
should have something to say, and when
he anlshed the meeting adjourned.
RAILnoLD MEETINa.-Ths railroad meet
Ing At tho City Hall last evening was quite
a spirited a1aiT, Mr.. 8. 8. Baker preslded,
and MI. T. o. Connolly acted as recretary.
MT. Connolly presented the following,
which he supported In an elaborate and for
cible speech, showing that the Point Look
out road and tho Point Of Rocks road, or
any road leading 70 the Pennsylvania line,
would prove the right and len arms Of our
cltyi
whereas the city Of Washington Tor the
| eliiEonH Of WaahinEton) should promptly de.
eide and act with reference to the several
lion between this city and different parts Of
the country add whereas inoertltuds 10 re.
spset 70 tie order proper to be sb.eryed In
i
Tyre the energies OF our cltiIensi therefore,
Received, That the order In which aid should
| be extended TO these enterprises to the extent
1 Of our ability and their needs should be as
| follows, Wis Flrat, to the Baltimore and PO-
tomAo TAiltoAdI second, to the Washington
| and Point Lookout rAilfoadI third, to q rail-
| road which shall connect Washington, through
| the Frederick and HAEerstown region, with
the PennsylVAniA system Of railroads.
Mr.. J. II. Crossman supported the resolu.
tlonj showed the natural advantages Of the
city and urged the Importance Of their full
development.
Mr.. J. NJ. Blanchard was surprised that
gentlemen should deem II necessary TO prove
the advantages OF railroads. A gentleman
In Boston said long ago to his fellow-clti-
zsns, "You build railroads aud railroads
will build your city" Every city that has
built railroads has proved the truth OF thls
Washington has natural advantages Of
health and climate. Manufactures must
prosper here. Tho working people can live
happily aud economically IL this region.
Mr.. Blanchard, who Ia a sklllful railroad
man, enlarged upon Mr.. ConnollJ's argu.
ments, showing the reciprocal benefits Of
the Point Lookout railroad and road con-
Meeting US with the Pennsylvania system.
Remarks were made BY Judge sloanakor,
Of Pa, J. Sayles Brown, Major scott, DR..
snodgrasS and others, and tho meeting ad-
journed.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

BuRsrIEd or STEAM PPE.-on Monday
morning Are occurred In house in Dud-
dington Row, occupied by Mr.. Thos. Fitch,
caused by the bursting Of q steam heating
pipe attached TO tho cooklng-range, and
scattering the fire about the room. The
force OF tho explosion had the effect to blow
a WlndoW-sash out In the kitchen. officer
Barley, with the assistance Of members Of
Columbia engine company, succeeded In eI-
unguishink the fire with the loss ofabout $50
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

WV. Y. HOFFMAN, No. 7O7 D street, bo-
tween Seventh and Eighth, advertiSes some
frame houses for rent. Location given 10
his advertisement
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

! JosErH II. sHAFFIALD, the wSll.known
caterer, 1875 Pennsylvania avenue, has Just
received large lot Of pinsapples, bananas,
and Havana oranges.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

DEATH OF Nm. @. W. BoTELER.-Mr. @.
W. BotelSr, whose attack with paralysis
was mentioned In the REPUBLICAN, OF Mon
day, died last night At 1liSo o'clock, at his
residence, on Missouri avenue. He recoy'
cred sufficient consciousness during the day
10 name several gentlemen whom he de-
sired TO act as his pall-bearers. The time
Of his funeral has not yet been hTed, but
will be announced this afternoon, MI
Botslsf was about any years Of age, and
leaves a wife and family.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

TINS DECORATIONS or Masonic TzMPLH.-
We are pleased 10 announce that Mr.. N. D.
Larnsr, the superintendent Of the Masonic
Temple, where the grand ball was held last
evening, has made arrangements 10 have the
magnificent decorations In tho hall remain
until tomorrow, aud they will be exhibited
at the grand concert to DO given in the Tenn
pie this evening by the Masonic Choir OF the
District. Let all who wish TO hear fine
music and see the magnificent decorations
procure their tickets at once.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

MEssEs. PnrLr & soLoMSSs, No. s22
Pennsylvania avenue, advertise a list Of
new books received BY them. Consult their
announcement In another column.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

THE GRoAsEToWR REosTRATIoE.-Ths
revision Of the poll llFts commences to.mor-
row, and will last for two days. Every one
who does not wish to be declared from
voting on election day on the ground Of In
correct registry should revise the psll llItS
at once, and act accordingly, or he will only
have himself to blame.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

MHssRS. HALL & Ross, real estate brok.
ers, corner Of Seventh and Z streets, offer
rare Inducements for the purchase OF cheap
homes. Consult their advertisement 10
another column.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

MEssRs. WEBB d BHvERIDdE, No. 4al
Seventh street, (Odd Fellows Hal,) offer
their stock Of erocksry, China, glassware,
cutlery and plRtsd.ware at the lowest market
prices,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

OAK HALL CLOTHING and MERCHANT TAI
LoRN0, 596 Seventh street, opposite Post
Once, A
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

birthday ia oolsbrated with the usual spirit.
/ A aaluts yaa fred al daylight. The hremen
made a grand parade 10 Oak Hill eemstery
TO dedicate the monument 70 their late chief
engineer, Lyle. The Warrington dreys
| Artillery made a street parade, and the tenn
perance men have meetings In the evening,
when addresses will be delivered by eminent
speakers. The Cadets of Temperance also
celsbrate the day appropriately.
BALTINoRH, Feb. a2.-The banks and all
the public ofices are closed to-day, and no
business 10 transacted on Change. There
ha general display OF flags from public and
private buildings.
BosToS, FEB. 22.-The custom-house,
banks, and all the leading places Of business
are closed to-day.
SAN FRkNoIsoo, Feb. 2l.-Heavy rains
continue 10 prevail throughout the entire
State. Business will be suspended to-mor-
row, and the various public offices will be
closed.
The hotels are crowded with people from
tho Interior TO attend the Camilla Urso"
| festival. The Mercantile Library Assocla-
tlon has decided TO tender Camilla Urso
grand complimentary ball on the 2Sth Inst,
In acknowledgment Of services rendered that
association,
MoArLE, ALA, Feb. 29.-The public Offices
have suspended business In honor Of the day.
| A GOVERNMENT ARcHTTET.-hr. hcCrary
. introduced in the House Monday bill "a
create the once Of Government architect
and define the powers thereof, which pro
vldes that the President shall appoint sucl
architect, by and with the advice and con
sent Of the Senate, who shall hold his ono,
, four years, and be under the general contro
I, aud direction Of the Secretary Of the Treas
: ury. He shall be entitled to one assistant
and the same number OF clerks as now al
lowed to the Supervising Architect OF tn
Treasury. The salary IL fred at %, 500 pc
annum and travelling expenses incurred II
the discharge OF his ofiiclal duties. NJ
public building shall be commenced unit
; the maximum cost Of such building be fixed
aud the architect shall then prepare plan
and specifications as In bis opinion the sam,
can be erected and completed for such sum
4 and u he shall prepare plans or speclnca
. Mons, knowing that II will take create
sum to execute them than that fixed, h
shall forfeit hih ofliee, and upon conviction
pay nne Of not less than 81 900 nor NOR
than $4,000. When the cost Of any publ
u building shall not be fixed BY law, the Sec
L rotary OF the Treasury, Secretary OF tb
Interior and Postmaster General, or ma
e jorlty Of them, are authorized TO nx an
II determine upon the cost Of the building
= The Offices Of Supervising Architect OF III
p Treasury aud Assistant Architect OF til
Capitol Extension and Commissioner OF tn
d Public Buildings are abolished, and th
d duties required OF then to be perform cd b
I, tho Government architect provided for b.
> the bill. Referred to Committee on Publ
J. Buildings and Grounds.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

FGRENLN's BALL.-Ths Metropolitan Hook
and Ladder Company celebrated Washing
tons birthday BY q ball given at their hall
on Massachusetts, avenue, which was largely
attended. Among the invited guests were
members OF the board OF Ere commissioners,
Chief Engineer Martin Cronln, the foremen
OF several engine companies and many
Others. The hall was tastsfully decorated
with naEs and StreamerS, and the party en-
Joyed themselves until late hour. During
the intermission about . o'clock, an alarm
of fire interfersd with the festivities Of the
members Of the company.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

The FIRST GRAND LEvEE OF the Ancient
Order Of Good Fellows will be given at Odd
Fellows Hall on Tuesday next, March 1.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23
NATIONAL MEHE

- : -
the EoIsPsiaE RsVsr-LstISpRTT.
sahleet from mr.. Harris. OF View
York.
The society me. last nigh, and was called
70 order At toolock. DR.. Robert Reyburn
In the ehalrj Or: Adams Gray, secretary.
DR.. W. 7. Collins was elected 70 member.
ship.
1r. E. Harris, ofNow York, was nominated
a. honorary member.
DR.. Jespyr Edwin Cheouey,was nominated
for membership. Referred 10 the Board Of
EKaminors.
On motion OF DR.. Gray, the society accepted
the Invitation Of DR.. John q. Stephenson 10
meet at his once, 500 Flith street, on next
Wednesday evening, March ..
DR.. Mason was appointed committee to
this society.
Tho motion Of DR.. Augusta to amend the
constitution so as to make Wednesday night
irstehd OF Tuesday night the night for all
its future meetings, was taken from the table
The corresponding secretary, DR.. South.
worth, laid before the society tho following
letters from DR.. Harris.
AnrHoPoLuAN BoAhp ~ HuALrH,)
X y sosii1crA. s.s iSs si "a u sc1 W.
DaAR stR 10 reply to your Inquiries con.
KIN, insts.d ~ psias lever, ineioss printed
have no time TO prepare, But allow me, dear
sir, to express the belief md hope that you
will not have this fever At the capital. II IL
readily arrested By sanitary measures. We
believe Its cause 10 already arrested In such
manner A. TO prevent the Infection which at.
tends Il from reAehlng other cities.
For full and sorreet descriptions Of this fever
| the works Of Murohlson; Sir Edward Jennsr,
Atkins, Degble, LJo and the CASUAL Re.
| ports OF EpliemleS Ia Ireland and England,
/ fFam To 1871. the hTnt authoFltinn.
| PrlVy Oounell Reports for 1853 on 81. Peters.
| burg (LibaTla) Plague 10 also Important.
| Only Abont 800 cases hAVs osouTred In New
| York, and II IL now less threatening than II
| was three weeks ago. II makes sad havoc
among the negroes, and kills some OF them.
Very respectfully,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-23

THE LNTmOUM ISsTITUTB.-The House
Committee on the District OF Columbia, yes
terdNy, had under consideration the bill to
incorporate the Llnthlcum Institute OF
were made, aud 1t was ordered that the bill
be reported to the House.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23
EUROPE.

Tie war cloud in Europe seems to
thicken Instead of growing brighter,
and rumors OF war are rife throughout
the entire horizon. It is impossible at
the present writing for any one to tell
whether England sill pursue a war
like policy toward PRUSSIA or not The
diplomatic letters now passing between
the Russian and English ministers are
war-like, communications tempered
with considerable coua;esy, and fail o
denote the real sentiment of either
governments On the present situation
of fairs. \
1t must lie regarded, however. as
almost certain that Russia will not
back down from the position she has
taken, and is determined TO have her
demands granted, and given free &C
cess into the Black Sea, or tight
Russia asks for nothing but what is
just and right; her growing commerce
and the business relations Of her citi-
zens with other countries demand alike
that she shall no longer be restricted
and restrained in that part Of her do
minions bordering on Turkey and the
Black Sea- We are told that TIE
Russian troops are being modified at
a rapid rate, and extensive preparations
for war are going on in other directions,
while the English Navy Yards aud ar
senals are all in state of hustle. 4
few days will suffice to show whether
these notes Of preparations mean any
thing or not. II the mean time all is
quiet around Paris, save an occasional
skirmish, and We will soon hear of
the PIussian army going into winter
quarters. Notwithstanding there are
no indications Of peace, yet it would
not surprise us TO hear Of peace being
declared between France and Prussia,
any day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

THE GROWTH OF THE WEST The
Philadelphia DGy Book in reviewing
the late Federal Census, thas remarks
its surprise at the unprecedented IN
crease in population III the Mississippi
Valley.
Itappears by the census that the
population of Iowa is LIST 1898.
Michigan has 1,l9l ,46l This an ex,
traordlnary thing even with States
with SO large number of people Was
consin also has Alb ut l.lUO,U0O. The
Northwest, in almost every State, goes
up into the millions Ohio approx
mates to 5000, 600; Illinois, 2.650.-
900; Indiana, say 100 ,VUO, and Nj,
souri,, 1,550,000 In these seven
States there is certainly over Il, 600,
900 Inhabitants, which Minnesota
Kansas aud Nebraska, will bring up II
100000. In 1880, fort years ago
the United States did not have as large
population. La 1910, there ere but
fou \ orthwestern States-Ohio, Indi
ana, Illinois, and Michigan--and then
population was not one-ffth Of what is
1t the Northwest now There was
then no Wisconsin or Iowa at all
These great States have been entirely
built in less than half a lifetime of
man. The annals -ot the world affor
no such similar instance Of growth
The population of TIE United States
this year it is thought, will exceed SO,
100000 Therefore, in the ten West
ern States named, there is to be founC
one third of all the people of th,
Country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23
E1YEYEEN GOGUHG.

Dr.. Miller's EmmenagoEue is the
only article known to cure X hItes, it viii
cure in every case. Where Is the family
in when this important medicine is not
wanted? Mothers, this is the greatest bles
sing ever offered you, and you shoa!d i'm
mediately procure it. |. is also sule cure
TOR Female Irregularities, ana may be de
pended npon in every case where the
monthly few has been Distracted through
cold or disease. Sold by druggists. Price
)ne Dollar. Or sent by mail on receipt
One Dollar ard Quarter. Address 6l9
State ST., Chicago Cor Sale by DIP. J.
Montgomery d Bro, Waterfowl, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23
Wine OF Life.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, Warmers Vinum Vitae, or
Wine of Lie, is free from any poisonous
drugs or impurities, being prepared for
those who require a stimulant 1t is "a
splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest
thing III TIL: world for purifying the blood
1t is the most pleasant and delicious
article ever offered to the public, far supe-
rior to brandy, whiskey, wine, bitters, or
any other article 1t is more healthy and
cheaper. Boh male and female, young or
old, can take the Wine Of Lite. 1t is, in
fact, life preserver. Those who wish to
enjoy good health and free flow of spirits,
VIII do vel to take the Wine of Life. 1t Is
different from anything ever before in USE.
It is sold by druggists also at all respec
table sale ons. Price One Dollar, in quart
bottles
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

Among the lat St discoveries Of coal
in this country is wonderful deposit
in the Territory Of Wyoming, lying
Immediately west Of Nebraska, and
comprising a portion Of the Rocky
mountains. This coal bed extends
along the Pacific Railroad a distance of
three hundred miles. The quality is
said to fully equal Lehigh coal, yield
Ing ten thousand feet of gas to the ton.
The workings at various places show
the vein to be 80 to 40 feet desp. a
company is taking out 5000 tons per
month, aud the article is selling at
seveuty-fve cents to one dollar per ton
The ,entr5l Pacific Railroad Company
are using it on the eastern end Of their
road
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

The SPEAKERsHfp.-Several Of our
state papers have named our member
of assembly, Hon. PANEL Hall, in CON
nection with the ofice Of speaker of
the Assembly, this winter We have
authority for saying that Nr. Halls
hume has been thus mentioned without
his previous knowledge and consent, and
although We are free to confess that
his election to the high and important
position Of speaker, would be source
of much qualification to lis many
friends and admirers, and All honor
most worthiiJ bestowed, yet we be
lieve Mr. Hall does not wish to be cou
sidered as d candidate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

Senator Trumbull was recently asked
the following question What is the
feeling in regard to the administration
out west ?" He replied
"Much the same as it is everywhere
else The administration excites no
enthusiasm The feeling is negative if
if is anything; bnt President Grant
collects the revenue and reduces the
debt, and that is what the people want.
We are going along very we'll in that
regard. We get every month the
tangible figures, showing our debt is be-
ing diminished, aud that makes the
best exhibit an administration can
show"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23
A German. named Ruer,

A German, named Dyers, came to
Grief, in Milwaukee, on Saturday. He
had acquired and "salted down" in an
old chest, among refuse papers and rags
500 IN government bonds, which fact
he had jea!ously concealed from his
wife. She, like tidy housekeeper,
desiring to get the old truck out of the
way, sold the whole thing to rag
picker, who happened along, aud thus,
In one brief moment, disappeared Il e
boarded earnings of years, for the rag
picker cannot be found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

The Holy Father, in spite of the UT
gent advice Of his physician, still Oct
otter 81 refuses to take airng in his
carriage, and declares he will never
leave the Vatican while dthe Italians
occupy Rome. AS he seems to resign
himself to this voluntary seclusion for
the remainder of his life drive is be-
ing made to allow Of his using "a carriage
in the Vatican gardens, while the walks
are being extended to afford longer
promenade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

Greece remains in deplorable plight
but her present Premier, n. Deligora-
is great improvement on his predeces
scr. In report on the internal con-
dlt'on of the country be has informed
the King that last July there were 2
1877 outlaws, brgands, mnrderers, rob
ers, and escaped fonvicts, living by vio-
lence on the produce of agricultural in
dustry. and 2e7 recognized brigands at
large IN Greece Tie Minister declares
his intention OF sappressiug brigandage,
but IN that roadIess and monevless
country it is no easy task.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

Nea, Landonville, Ohio, few days
since, a farmer named Smith was at
tracted to a pile of stones by the bark
ing of dogs. Removing the stones he
discovered monstrous yellow rattle
snake, which he despatched. His
snakeship measured seven feet in length
and twenty inches in circumference in
the thickest part Of the body, and had
thirty seven rattles, making his age 10
years,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

KALAMAZOO, Mich, November 10
5 p. m.-The second trial of Wander
pool. the ex banker Of hianisiee, for the
alleged murder of his partner, Field, is
concluded. This case was given to the
jury yesterday. This afternoon, at 2
O'Clock, the court opened, aud the jury
entered, after tedious consultation OF
over twenty two hours. Alonzo "
Ingerson, foreman, announced to the
court hat the jury was unable to agree
on points ofthe evidence, and that there
was no prospect Of their ability to come
TO an agreement upon verdict. The
jury stood seven for . guilty" and five
:. nat guilty." Mr.. Hughes, on the
parl Of the prisoners counsel, spoke for
an immediate new trial, with new
jury, and his release on bail. The
court is now waiting for Attorney Gen
eral May,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-23

NAPOLEON INsANE-A gentleman
in Int mate relation with European
Diplomacy, who arrived in New York
on the 18th inst informs the correspon-
dent Of the Chicago Tribune OF the
general belief in court circles of the
insanity Of the exEmperor Napoleon
His mental powers failed efore the
beginning Of The war aud the loss OF
his empire and military reputation since
have completely sheltered his intellect.
The fact is said to be recognized by the
Empress and all the Bonapartist lead
ers, who will thrust Napoleon the
Fourth forward as the ti,ure-head when
the right time comes.