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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-04-28

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TAsrs was once Count, 90 I've heard itsAid-
whofslt that his end was near;
And he called his sons hafore his bed,
10 part them his goods and gear.
he called for his piow. called Sdrh sword.
1aat gallant good snd brave; a ss
They hronght them both st their fstheS's
word, riiasae5 agr31 3 1850 f
And thus be his blessing gssps no-4
aMy Arut.hsrn son. my prids and Might
Do thou my sword retain;
Nv castle on the Iordly height
Aud all my broad dclaaip.
"on thee. my well-loved Younger bexs ~
Ny plow There bestow; a,lAr
a peaceful llfs shalt thou eujey
In the quietyaie below ~ y o=r-
contentsd sank the sire 70 resh
Now all was given away; sos f'-
The sons held true his last hehsst,
Zen to their dying day.
Row tell uS what came Of the steel Of fame.
OF the castle andits knights
And tell Us what came Of the vale 90 tame,
And the humble peasant wight
20 ask not Of me what the end mar bel
Ask OF the country roundi
The castle Is dust. the sword 10 rust.
The height is but desert ground.
''But the vale spreads Wide In the gclden prid
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26
The Monarch
visit Of . Distinguished Party
Yesterday.
How They Were Rsosivsd Sud Eu
tertainsd.


Aparty Of about one hundred and any ladies
aud gentlemen len Washington yesterday
morning, by Invitation Of tho Secretary ofthe
Navy, 10 visit the British war-steamer Mon
arch, lying about seven miles from Aunap-
oils. They were conveyed to that city by
special train. Among the party were, In
addition to Secretary Robson, Secretaries
Belknap and Cox, Minister Thornton and
members Of the British legation, Captain
Commerell, Of the Monarch, and Turkish,
swedish, and Danish Ministers, Vice Ad.
mlral Porter, Rear Admiral Rodgers, Com
modores Smith and Pennock, Commanders
Temple, Case, shirk aud Brown, Chief En-.
gineers King, LorInE aud Shock, Naval Con-
structors Lenthall and Davidson, and Pay
master Allen, Senators Thurman and Ed
| munds; aud OF tho House Com mittee on
Naval AffAirs, Messrs. sooheld, Ferry, sto-
vens, KetohAm, Halght, Archer, McCrary,
and Hays, also Representatives Bchenck,
slocum, Maynard, Kelley, Farnsworth,
I4anln, Peters, Negiey, Schumacher, Swami,
Dlekey, Myers, Dyer and Wells.
These gentlemen were accompanied by
ladies OF their respective families. There
were, besides other guests, including Cham
cellor Zabrleskl, OF New Jersey, Daniel
Dougherty, ESQ.,, Of Philadelphia, William
Prescott Smith, Of Maryland, aud James W.
Clayton, clerk In the House OF Represcnta-
tlves. '.tr go a.FH W.
On tho arrival Of the train at Annapolis
junction the company were met By Governor
Bowie and suite and escorted TO the Naval
Academy, At the gate OF which Commodore
worden Joined the party, and with Captain
Commerell and Minister Thornton at their
head proceeded 70 tho parade ground, where
the band played "God Save the Queen
The midshlpmen then went through theli
drill. AflsF an Inspection Of tho varioui
departments Of the Academy the COMPANY
embarked on steamers TO yisit the Monarch
As they approached the Monarch the yard
OF that vessel were manned, aud the Britlsl
band played "Hail 10 the Chief" FOLLOWED
by the air "God Save the Queen" TIT
visitors then went over the ship 10 examine Il
An elegant collation. was served, the OH
, cers Of tho ship being attentive to the want
, Of the guests.
The vessel was put under steam, and wen
, about twelve miles down the bay. Mean
while there was dancing on board.
{ During the trip four shell, weighing sl'
. hundred pounds each, Hero fired from tn
= twenty Ave ton twelve.inch ride guns In tn
turret-the heaviest rine guns In the world
, The firing was witnessed with much Interest
especially by the officers Of the American
navy. -.-...
! On tho return OF the party to Annapolis
T they were Handsomely entertained by Com
modore Wordon, the superintendent OF til
Naval Academy, at his residence.
The party returned 70 Washington at hal
, past ten O'Clock last night. a.
: The Monarch will NOT leave her anchoragt
, until about Thursday, as she has TO coal
; and other preparations are to be made for ID,
y voyage homewaEda-
l. [By TslsErAph.l
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

OAK HILL 0nIETERT.-N. EdItor. Ac.
tuated by the SimplS dealre OF sXActlng from
visitors proper decorum, and thereby pro-
noting the Interest OF the Institution, You
did me the honor BY inserting In your paper
OF the 18th Inst. brief Communication
suggested from my observations during q
recent visit To this bsautlful "Home Of the
Dead, '" wherein i called the attention OF the
gentlemen conpoalng the board OF directors
land for whom, allow me 10 say, / entertain
the hlghes! respect) to the expedlency OF
taking early acton relative 10 abatlnR Ger.
tain evils therein referred to. In your iSsue
| Of tho Slst Inst notice over the signature
OF "Anothsr Lot-holder" what pufpOrt 10
De extracts from the regulations OF the
company" PresuminE the same to have
been copied from the record, aud Of coune
correct, they receive my hearty approval.
But they were probably adopted some YEAR
ago, when the cemetery, comparatively
speaking, was In embryo, and the grounds
then not In contrast With their present al
mansions. But the important problem re.
mains 70 DO solved, providing the present
rules and regulations be SUFFICIENT y what
action can the directors take 10 render them
more practical and operatiysf
With all due Difference, would respect-
fully suggest that the authority already
vested exclusively In the superintendent.
(who from the very nature Of thInRs cannot
be expected always TO be present pera ubu.
lStlng the winding paths and supervising
the entire grounds DO conferred on some !
efficient person, aud designate him as an
assistant superintendent, II you choose,
whose special duty shAli DO 10 patrol the .
grounds and 10 enforce strictly the reEula-
lions OF the company. Under these circum-
stances the expense thus Incurred ought not,
Tor moment, to be considered. m this
proposition be objectionable, then confer
similar authority, at least, upon the gate
OF the superintendent" thus preSerVlp0
In tact the rules and regulations eoyerninR
the cemetery, and removing the freduent
cause Of regret aud complaint Of those who
Teherato this "hAlloWed spot" shcTe now
'epOSs the remains Of those loved ones.
LoTHOLDRS,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

General orders, no, Wv
Ths following named officers OF the Pay
Department having reported at these Head
quarters In compliance with paragraph /,
Special Orders No. 80, Headquarters Of the
Army, Adjutant Generals Office, dated
February ., 1870, will remain on duty al
their present stations until further orders,
Major T. II. Stanton, Chief Paymasler,
Richmond, Virginia.
Major BrautE Mayer, Baltimore, Mary
land.
Major Israel o. Dewey, Raleigh, North
Carolina.
By command Of BreVet Major General
Candy; LOUIS V. CLzIkRo, ADO,
Acting Assistant Adlutant General.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

TuE London TimtS Of yesterday has an
editorial on the troubles OF the Atlantic and
Great Western railroad. '''
THE delegates TO tho Southern railroad
convention were In session in Baltimore
Thursday. They len for New York Al $50
yesterday morning. IEI ...
A RouH-okRHD RowIR0 MATCH for S5, 900
and the championship OF the world has been
dennitely arranged between the champion
Engliah crew Of 81. Johns, N. b. The race
Is TO take place In Lacllme, In July next.
Mr.. wLDDnoroN, nom London, has ar.
rived at Ottawa to press upon the attention
OF the Governments the construction or a
British Pacific railway He believes the
best point 10 commence IL at the mouth Of
the Ne.pigan rlvsr, In Lake Superior. All
the money required for the work can be lad
In London.
THH following CAiin6ruiA news items come
to us by the way Of San Francisco; The mu-
slcal jubilee has been prolonged TIL Satur-
day, IL has proved so successful. The police
Judge has been sentenced 10 slx months' i'm
Prisoamsnt for nhnAing q Chinese female.
birthday was Oelebrated at
Victoria, Vaueouver's Island, by all nation
allties. Tho bark Iamyn Is ashore In Puget's
Sound. She has boon abandoned by the uu-
derwriters.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

TnREE Of the crew OF the schooner Fran.
Gle Hatch, Of Rockland, Ne, including the
mate, were drowned by the sinking OF the
boat on Thursday evening" The schooner
had mls-stayed, and part OF the crew had
put OF In small boats for the purpose OF
hedging her when the accident happened.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

Tue CHORAL soCIsrr.-Tbe memh.,. al
this society are reminded of the rehea
tonight, and 1t Ia especially deslred by m
director that every member should DO prea.
ent' This Is particularly needed, lnasmueh
as owing TO their hall being occupied an
Tuesday night last for the elllzens' bnII M
rehearsal was had on that evening. 1
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

FINE BERT.-The attention of those nj
tending Centre market lS directed 10 Ne.
John Eggleston's stall, No. 90, where a
magnificent display Of fine beef will be mads
aud where the afiAble John will, 10 Ma
usual manner do his best TO please ali M
customers. Tho beef Is OF nrm texture and
very pretty,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

hEssRs. WM LINKTRs 4 soS. nj THAR
Twentieth street market, and at their staIis
In Centre market, keeps always on hand a
stock for quantity, quality, aud price anal
VIII be sure to attract the attention of honse'
keepers and others.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26
war Of the BIosaos - Miss Lydia
ThomDson and Her BurIesqaern
AssaaIti.g aa EdItOr-EKeItsms st
in ChieARa,


ThomDson and Her BurIeaQ0eru
AssaaItIsE an EdItOr-EKeItome On I
In Chicago. -
Thers was great ereltnmept in CHICAGO.
Thursday ailernoo1, caused BY an atte,npf
OF several members Of tho Lydia THOMPSON
Bnrlesque Troupe 10 nog William r. Story.
chief editor Of tho ISDltS. A party OF alx,
Including Lydia Thompson, Pauline Marx
ham, Beckett and Henderson, their agent,
drove In carriages 10 story's residence.
When he made hia appearance, Lydia
Thompson struck him several blows with q
whip, which Story sciHed, whom Henderson
struck him q severe blow on the head, nearly
stunning him. r.
Story seissd the whip, which he got Into
his possession, ph5d Henderson drew a re-
yolVer and moved on before Mr.. Story could
attack him. Just then large crowd began
TO gather, when some OF the party Jumped
In the carriage and drove Oh. The police
came up and Arrested Lydia Thompson,
Pauline Markham and Mr.. Henderson, and
took them TO the station house, where they
were bailed TO appear for trial on Saturday.
IL was proposed to arrest Mr.. Story, but his
friends said he could DO found when wanted.
The troupe all appeared on Thursday
night at the Opera HOUSE RS usual. Il Was
rumored that Story would cause their arrest
during the play, and large audience
gathered, but there was no disturbance.
The cause Of the attack was abusive articles
published In the ISRlss, and calling the
blondes women OF fll-fame and their enter.
tainment indecent Manager Hess, Of the
Opera House, and Mr.. Zergneld, one OF the
agents Of the troupe, called on Mr.. Story At
his ONCE and demanded retraction. He drew
a revolver and ordered them out, and from
this the attack resulted.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

hRssRs. sTRAsBURGER BROTHRRs. No. a0a
seventh street, between and X streets ~
offering their entire stock Of boots ana sbass
at remarkable low prices. 'N0 -,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

TEMPERANCE MEETING. - The Con0res-
slopal temperance Society will DO 1addressed
In the Congregational church on sunday
evening, the 27th Instant at 7iSO O'Clock.
senator Pomeroy presiding, by SENATOR
buckingham and Reyels, General Shanks Of
Tho House of Representatives, and Mrs..
Fletcher, of Iowa,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

Observation-Disclosures Is called 10 The ad.
yertisement Of Col. Bellgson In regard 10 the
formation Of male singing class. Those
who Intend placing themselves under the
ColoneIs Instruction should meet as re-
quested. Col. sellgson IL 4 gentleman OF
line musical attalnments, and will doubtless
prove most snecesaful Instructor.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

THOMAS Fancy, corner OF Tenth street
west and Canal, has on hand large stock
Of lime, cement, sand, plaster and roofing
materials,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

A. D. TAYLOR, at his temperance Rroesry.
corner Of Thirteenth and | streots, north,
west calls attention TO his stock or ffesh.
good and cheap groceries. ''
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

CHARLES ULRIcH, IT,, calls the attention
Of our readers 10 his complete Etoek OF China,
glass and eroekeTy ware, al o89 PennIylva,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

CTrizENs' RAILROAD AssoCtkIIoN. A
meeting Of tho Citizens Railroad Assocla-
tlon was held last evening In the Aldermen's
Chamber, Mr.. s. s. Baker In tho chair, Mr..
I. q. Connolly secretary. E -
The motion Of DR.. Snodgrass 70 amend
tho resolutions adopted at the previous meet
ing, 10 extend aid 10 the railroads now un-
der construction so A. 10 make the Loudouu
aud Hampshire railroad second on the list
was the subjeet OF discussion. '.I aul n
DR., snodgrass, Mr.. Connolly and others
spoke, and for the huudredth time explained
the advantages of the Loudoun and Hamp-
shire and Point Of Rocks eonnectloni what
Il would cost TO construct these roads, &c.
Mr.. II. Tayler was tired Of so much talk
Ing without Authority from Congress, the
corporation could do nothing, and he would,
to test the sense Of the meeting, submit ~
practical proposition the following;
Rcsolesd, That the city authorities be re-
quired TO memoriAllIs Oongress TO authoriIs
the city OF WAahlnGton 70 subscribe TO the
capital stock Of any and All railroads com.
iu@Sia' Sny sun not saessdipt SiSooo Per
mile, whom such roads will advance the pros
petity and promote the Interests OF the eiti.
Ssry TO the lpssdy buildinG OF Iueh roads,
such subscriptions TO be paid 10 the bonds OF
the city, running not sxeeedinE twenty years,
Per cent, ana not 70 Be dsliysTsd 70 he on,
eials OF any road, except on the eomp tion OF
| sections Of at least Eve miles each,
Ho advocated lie adoption as the beat
thing Washington could DO for tho benefit OF
the city. Let the City Councils leave on
quArrcllng about the reading OF the Journal,
and strive 10 get some authority from Con-
grees TO subscribe 10 the building Of rail-.
roads. g,.@
Mr.. Thomas Scott agreed with Mr.. Tayler,
and argued that that was the only practical
way Of reaching the subject. Commentlng
upon the proposition to build the Point Look,
out road, he thought the coat far too high
He wanted 70 Gee the people take an interest
In the subject, do something acceptable, and
rise above the petty quafrcls which have
hlndcred municipal legislation for some tim,
past. i
He wanted ali the roads built, 90 that wheu
the great Industrial exhibition 10 DO held ID
Washington In 16T8-the centennial annlvor
sary OF our rational ndepeudsnce--taksi
place, the travellers from all parts Of the
country will have ready access 10 our city
The speaker. with a spirit OF facetlouaness
alluded TO the various views advanced bj
the previous speakers, and concluded by sec
onding tho adoption OF tho resolution Of
fered BY AFR. Taylor. .a r...
/ M Connolly, In reply, criticised the opin
ioHs OF the previous speaker, and said he toe
wanted lomethlnE practical done for tn,
bene1t OF the city. , o.
The general question Of improving Wash,
ington BY the construction Of railroads vas
discussed by Mr.. q. Walker, NJ. n. N. Eas.
by, and others but without taking a vote on
the resolution offered by Mt. sTaylor, the as
ISOLATION adjourned. - 4. 500. .-..,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

ALHyr Avn AN AssGuLT.-Aboht . o,oloel
Yesterday afternoon County consIable ChSS,
A. kmmell served an exeeution In favor N
Dennis Harrington on VIM. II. Bvesney 4
5op, .proprieton OF the KlrkWood Honse.
The defendAnts refused Z" -tisfy the Iudg-
ment whereuPon the c, .le proceeded @
the parlor and levied on .. oliver nltcher In
sathhetlou Of tho dehI. Nj. kImmeIl than
Repaired 70 the baT-room aud gave notioe 10
WIN! H. Sweeney OF the time OF Uale, when
words ensned, Mr., 8. inforralrR The eonsta-
bic that he would no, be permitted 10 depart
with the pitcher. Mr.. Klmmeil replied tbat
no was doing nothing more than his duty,
and warned Mr.. 3. not 10 roSlst him Ia fal.
nlllng the requirements OF the law,
The constable started for the front door.
with pitcher 10 hand, when Sweeney endeay.
ored to prevent bis leaving, aud Attempted
10 .Wrest the pitcher from his hands. AtthIn
point q vell.knoun auetioneer stepped In
and assisted Sweeney In his attempt 70 take
the pitcher from Klmmell, In which, how
ever, they wero unsuccessful. The matter
was nnally settled by the auetIoneer agree.
Ing 70 deliver 70 the constable the pitcher on
oE before the day Of sale, provided the same
10 not repleVled. y. : 80 "
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

THR LATE FAm.-The fair lately held nj
Carroll Hall for the benefit OF Ct. Patrlck's
church, Melted over $4,000. MrS. W. II.
Ware, asaisted BY the Misses Barry, returned
over $500 Mrs. Briggs, 5000, the other tables
making up the BALANCE. - ------- ~
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

IHR MEDICAL soCTETT Of the District of
Columbia held pleasant reunion at their
hall, on street, last evening, tho attend !.
ance being very large. An excellent supper
vas furnished BY The Well.known caterer,
MT, Jos' H. shafheld, TO which full Justice
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

MEssRs. W. O. METzHAoTT 4 Co., Penn.
sylyania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, ofer great bargains In pianos which
tlSement. $3.50 "A'''-
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

tCemmunicAted, w. q
TUE TN HoRH NUIsAHcn or WAsHtNa-
ToN.--lt Is very well Understood and appre-
ciated In this city, and III fame IL also by
various means fast becoming noiIsd abroad.
! refer to the thousand and one--pefha pc
more-of oyster vendors who 70 about the
streets, each with his tin can or bucket,
containing gallon or so OF his "Warss,"
aud his TN horn from which ever and anon
he blows blast which, II not quito suficient
to raise the dead, IL enough to raise ones
hair on end. The trumpet-blas 10 succeeded
by shout given at the "top OF the veice, !"
and which Is startling enough and stento-
rian enough and dlsagreeablo enough In all
conscience, bot which IL nevertheless as
sweetest music when compared with the
instrumental part 1909 sa IS pr.
This uuisanee "a we'll nigh unbeatable,
even 10 persons with good nerves and In
robust health, while to those who are con-
fined TO their homes and theirbeds BY illness
II is not only very annoying aud painful but
in many cases positively Injurious. The
powers that be have once and again been
appealed to, through the press and other
wise, TO put q stop 10 these disturbances,
but In vain. Dodbtless the votes Of the men
engaged In this trade arc considered Of more
account than tho health, comfort, or con-
yenienee OF our citizens or the good name OF
the city. ..'r
Now, we have q suggestion TO ofior, which
Is this; Let all good Citizens, high and low,
rich and poor, refrain from buying anything
Of these peddlars. II this were dono we
should in very short time succeed In starr
Ing out nulsaneo which, In almost any
other city In chrlAtendom, would be at once
abated by law. .nT.s. r.t 4. B.A.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

TON held Its regular weekly meeting Iast
evening at Columbia College Law Buildin1
Among other things an election Of ofieeSs
look place, and resulted 40 follows peal
Gent, Charles Z. Fraser vice president.
Montague 7. Moses secretary, CHARLES A.
Wimeri treasurer, James f. NJ. Bowen.
me uas association adjourned until March 4,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

The KNIoHTs OF PrTnIAs IN ALnGLN-
DRIL.-Arrangemeuts are now being made
BY the Oriental Lodge, No. 0, X. OF p, OF
ent Of their hall committee, 10 assist them
70 furnish their new and beautiful hail,
During the fair, which will take place noIt
week, all the lodges are cordially invited 70
cooperate with them In malLiag the fair
tEiumPhal success. Tho ladies of AlexRn.
drla are known for their energy and taste
In getting up afialrs Of this kind, and Il will
be we'll worth q visit 10 that ancient city 10
participate In the festivities OF the occasion.
Germanla Lodge, No. ID, 70 Walt Alexandria
on the Let Of March, and u is'to be hoped
that others OF the maternity will Joln In the
festive throug. On with the fair. Lot Joy
DC unconnned. q - /
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

THE LIrn Ma. AHIDoH. very full at
tendance Of the teachers and scholars OF the
public schools OF the city Yea present al Y
Street Baptilt church yesterday afternoon.
Tho exercises consisted OF singing by the
pupils, prayer by Rev, DR.. Samson, president
OF Columbian College, after which eupsfin-
tendsnt y, Richards delivered an ELOQUENT
memorial address on the life and character
OF the late Mira N. A. Amldon.- -
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

PRISONERS AT THE JLm.-There arc at
present confined In the jail OF this District
~ persons, among whom are II females, /
white The offences OF which they are
charged Include every grade-six being for
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-26

How sMLLL-Pox IS sPREAD,--Ssyeral weeks
ago q Department clerk was taken down
with smallpox, and during his lllnass was
attended 10 by his roommate, q fellow-clefk,
who attended TO his desk all the time. A
short time after a clerk IN the room with the
narse was taken alex, and an eruption made
Its Appearance, but he continued 70 wurk
until q few days ago, when he was requested
10 stay away from the ONCE IL now APP
pears that his ease ID ono Of suali-PoE, aud
chat Ills wife Is also down with the same
disease. This last mentioned gentleman ID
being attended by another clerk In the same
room, who IL nowi attending 10 his desk 10
the otiice, Notwithstanding the lesson taught
by the previous case, and who gives as an
excuse for not remaining away that his work
Will accumulate too rapidly. II this course
Is pursued there IL but little doubt but Ihe
disease will prove epidemic, aud u will lIkely
go throughthe Department, as ALEC be car
ried over the city.-Siar. % aH3 s.' g..