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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

The letter OF the President of the Cumber-
lard Valley Railroad Company, published in
the Council proceedings, will de mand attention
Here - an important line OF railroad completed
10 tne chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with basins
constructed, and only awaiting the water to be
let IN to commence the shipment of all the hard
coal and white pine lumber that NAV be headed
Tor one hundred miles on the line of the canal.
and furnishing the necessary supplies to George
town and Washington cheaper than By the
present routes. The president thinks tn \, one
hundred thousand tons annually would be
shipped over this new route. This very largely
increased business is prevented by resolution
OF the Canal Eoard, recognizing as valid the act
Of the Legislature of Maryland passed on the
last day Of the session, forbiddiDg the connection
his act was clearly unconstitutional and
should have been ignored by the Canal Board
and the connection allowed to take place at
once, its copstitutionality 10 be determined by
an appeal 20 the courts; and we call upon the
Canal Board 10 reverse their action at the NEXT
meeting of the board in this month, without re-
gard TO this hasty act OF the legislature AGAIN.
n would be satisfactory to know who were the
authors OF this act, which diScriminates so
largely sgainst the trade OF this city. 1t is sim
guar tcat no new lines Of trade can be contem-
plated or completed to this city but opposition
prevent their coDssmmation. However, As this
important connection must soon take place.
Notwithstanding all opposition, it is submit
ted that the canal company should take
immediate measures TO clean out for nav
igation the canal from Eth street to
Georgetown, or, il not to surrender this Dor
tion Of the canal to the city; land the commits
SION lately authorized by Congress to improve
the city canal should act at once that the cana
rom the navy yard to Georgetown may be put
IN navigable order at the earliest period posi-
bic, IN order that wood, lumber, stone, brick,
Lime, cement, ice, and many other commodities
from the river and canal, as well as hard coal
and lumber by this new route, may be landed
near tue center Of the city. 1t is estimated
mar more Than one hundred thousand dollars
would be saved to the people annually in haul
ing alone, besides the reduction in price conss-
quent upon competitor and the cheaper freight
conneetIors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

Cincinnati following in the wake Of st. Louis
has commenced a crusade against the '.socisl
evil and has passed and is enforcing an ordi-
nance as sinst the owners OF houses that are oc-
c7pied for improper purposes. Several parties
are now before the courts on the charge OF
"Santcnly and knowingly" leasing their proper
81 in the interest OF immortality. The same difi-
culiy, however, ia experienced there IN obtain
irg positive proof such as a legal inye tig alton
demands ss ID the bad character Of the houses,
as was found hero some years ago when . eimi-
lar CT usade was attempted by our police author
titles. Nobody seems willing to swear positively
that the inmates OF the houses mentioned are not
what they should be. 1t is believed, however
that good effect win be realized in deterriug.
by fear of unpleasant notoriety, the owners of
real estate from renting houses for these pur-
poces. Our new Police Cour. has done copsit.
cradle service in this direction by throwing
odium upon parties thus offending and who can
Eot other wise be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

IL the republicans do not look sharp thew
will lose several Copgressmen through senseless
personal fquabbles. Among the Congressional
districts thus endangered is the Utica district, In
New Yo-A, in which, after much wraneling, two
republican candidates have been nominated
Clinton L. Merriam and George A. Bagley.
This district elected Mr.. Latin by majority OF
over three thousand, but this division, if per
sisted in, will quite certainly elect q democrat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

TIE MAN Who LAueHs-It Is stated ,n.,
Hon. Thomas A. JeDckes, OF Rhode IsIan,
"expressss considerable amusement, over h.
blunder in sbolshIng about one-half the gov-
erDment in his famous bill. The Joke a NO,
exactly appreciated In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

liner Justice Mexican has decided that the
legislature OF Utah cannot elect prosecuting
Attorney for the Territorial Court over which
ne presdss- This decision elects the Mormon
Auorney General from Court, and places all
eIlmlnai easss in the Territory in the hands of
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

tfce o. the ~ street Imgro rsment oDnriss,on}
Cry Han, W9Sl,nston. OFT. 4, $50
y W, DESTROYS of sscertanng and being able IN
compare the relative merits and cost Of the different
methods OF laying sewer pipes, have concluded 10
1hyi proposals FOR laying a pipe On each SIDE of
said street under the gutter line and the curb
instead Of a single sewer in the middle, as at rst
finally acting the bids received under the adv
tisement heretofore published. II this plan be
adopted there will be required, az nearly as 10
BE- estimated. about iY75 feet of Is inch nine.
a69 ~ 4 feet Of inch pipe and about l7Oj
proportions may be varied somew hat, according "a
circumstances may require. There will also be
general plan and Character HERETOFORE speefed 'he
Bios are accordingly invited for lsyiI q the sewer
OF sewers in tie mar above Indicate Of ,he sans
Specification heretofore furnished the work To- he
commenced within FIVE days after the cont = q =
delay Bidders will state in tfei- propos: Is
I 1T The price per hnsal foot for 1: inch pine
I'd. - :" "
4tb. 90 - for each trap
9Th. The price for each 7" ,Dhole.
clude tine Cosi o; house and tran connectjons with
necessary ttlmbles, etc al complete.
len IrGp osal must slso be ecce mpaned bv sam
wise they will not lie c6nsttred. The Commits sion
Likewise reseIvss the RICH, TO reject any al bid,
afisctCd by the proposed i'm Improvement. '"'-0
Bios heI ernder.-whith should be sealed ard l.
&C. and endorsed Proposals Tor sewer in straHf
North West,r-wil be received at the Mayor oiC =
Sy HALL Until p p and ;i psx Octo
in the presence hose Who may to be in
ante. n. q. EMERY, Mayor,
n. MIOHLEh,
Commissioner OF Pablo B1ildin~s
% %IItksJAM L sb Bk5ME,
oc.-5t IRep sChron. Com Bission,rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

~ Nilsson has caught her diamond butterfly.
sT"Working for dear life,",is defined to be
making clothes for new baby.
ga Chicago daily paper has an enthusiastic
colum L headed "Our Murdels.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

decree is published, in Spain, signed by Re-
gent SeIrano, permitting religious teaching in
the schools, but exemptiDg from its operations
children of parents who make objections to their
1 s'ruction therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

T'HE BEST ASSORTMENT OF
FANCY AND Dkl GOODS, m
MILLINERY, TRLMMINGs. SNk
YARNS, &C, &C, OK
b. y. MEYERS,
405 IA street, Island,
eH-im Near Virginia avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

FER, SARATOGA, BEpFORD Ann Rifle
LICK WATERs, ON DRAUGHr ALL THE
YEAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

& Il X T BA q AIN
Two seven-octavef four round corner ROse--
wood CBlCkERING PIANOS. ia best or E36
DER, Tor $40 each, upon easy terms at theVtNv|
Naierooms Of VIC. METZERUTT a 90
Sole Age nts 81 Steisway' Pianos and a.on n am
lin Cabinet Organs ssslN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

0TnOuNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssOCIA
~ IloS corner 9th and streets, open from .
Mon,hty Literary Mses,ss, third MONDAY svsnin,
Ddi!y Pyay1 MEETINGS., at II is and m.
OpeH afr SerrIes' cor Ith st. and Pa. sv, spm.
Library ard Rsaftns Rooms, 5000 yoIs traa % al
In Rooms. To members taking books home, 81 "''
AL persons welcome the Rooms 49,,
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FOB SALE AND RENT.

EoR SALE Three new two story BRIOk
l. HODskS on 10th street, aeas r, containing SIT
rooms, With ball and bath gas in sl the rooms
md halls Tor terms apply 20 IgkrON Low
No. zoos street. sel3u
EHOR RENT-The three-story BRICk HOUSE,
u No. 1915 9TH street. between n and N. contain
Ing eleven beside store, basement and cellar
rent. $50 per month. Apply at 1906 fth st SELF n
EOR sALR-A three STORY BRiOk, on IUth street
Il west, near corner north; aipe roOms-vater IN
kisohss. Wv cell cheap. r w. BOWMAN.
te6n No. lntellissncer Building.
E>OR kENT-The "sEMINARY BUILDING"
II corner Of Gay and W sshington streets, George
town, having changed kands, the Rooms viii be Tor
rent, with or without furniture, st from ~ 70 sd
s.sh .% , can Be .spPsS nan. eOsra , ~ he
situated on high ground, within two hundred yards
OF the railroeA cars. Tor seym.s &C spylx on the
Real Estate Broker,
sus-tf No. 81 Congress 81, GeorsetOvn.
EOR SALE Oh EXCHANGE.
10000 ACRES OF LAND in Macon county, n.
e, Blue Ridge Railroad run ming through IL;
grazing lands, and covered With choice timber;
perior fruit climate especially the apple. Also,
3s,eSO acres in shannon and Beynolss counties,
Oregon. VIII exchange for city property, or part
s. SHETLAND. Federal Block.
mhll-h corner of 7th and y str cts.
E0R RKNT-rhe UPPER FLOORs Of the nev
building sSs Pennsyivan mia svsnue, between eth
and l0th sts kooms large md elegant. suitable for
c16s :sSs
between 9th and 10th SITS jell
LOB REHT-six Ane OIIIOD ROOMS in D.
shsDhsrd Bail1inG. soo fsaAs. svnss, so1th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-04

MAYS CASH DRY GOODS HOUSE,
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
BETWEEN Ninth AND TENTH STREETS
Those who shopping for
BLACK SILKS
are respectfully invited to call and examine our
stock and prices before purchasi We have in
received black Silks from 81 per yard up 10 the
finest i'm poIted. inducing BEL ow $ and Bon
nets most celebrat, makes and also the American
Black Gros Grain Silks.
Our House Offers extraordinary inducements to all
those no buy for each. Being strictly cash housa
~e positively sell oil Foreign Goods includi 1g Silks
az ~ per cent. profit. and We have but one price
from v hich there can be no deviation
JOS. j. MAY,
$3.50 Pennsylvani. a. enue
Oc3-5n between 9th and lDlh streets
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24
ASSESSORS AND CoMu1ss1oNrps Thu A..

ASSESSORS AND CoMMIssIoNERs.-Th At
torney General of Virginia writes as follows:
The constitution provides that for each city
or town in the State containing population Of
five thousand, there shall be elected one COM
missioner OF the revenue.
In the I'd section, article L page 25, Of the
constitution, the office of assessor for each
township is created. This Office I suppose, is
for the townships alone, and unless the General
Assembly will clothe him with the duty of COM
missioner Of the revenue for the State, he would
have no right to make assessments for the State
as the law now stands, he would simply make
assessments for the county.
The Legislature some weeks ago passed an
act creating the office of commissioner of the
revenue and empowered the author to fill the
Office throughout the State; these appointees
to go out of Office at the time fixed by the act
creating them.
suppose there will be further legislation on
this subject before the General Assembly ad-
journs
From what | have written, you will see that
there is no such office in the township organiza-
ton as commissioner of the revenue, that office
being alone created by the Constitution fol-
towns Or cities having population of five thous-
and inhabitants JAS G. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24

MURDER BY WHOLESALE. Is there no way
by which the fendsh and inexcusable crime OF
placing distractions upon railways, as was re-
Gently done upon the Chesa pcake and Ohio t..
r., can be detected and punished? Are the
lives of the travelling public to be jeaoparded at
any time merely for the sake OF some trit1lng
grudge against an employee Of the train' Or for
the purpose of plunder? There is no crime SO
utterly Vithout palIiation It has not even the
poor extenuation OF sudden passion or fury' but
is cool, deliberate reckless mali gniiy.
The difficulty of detection in these case is
very great, and has no doubt even deferred ef-
fort in that direction. But thorough and care
far towards putting stop &c fael,. The pub
lie and the railroads are equally interested in
this matter. A large reward, offered jointly by
the State and the campaues, and the summary
dealing out of justice to such OF the mlscreants
as could be caught, would nave happy effect
in abolishing the evil. Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24
To the People Of Stanton and Of Augusta
County.

A great calamity has befalsen our neigfbors,
the citizens OF Fincastle in Roteiourt County
In one night 1.-THE 9th instant, at least one half
their town was laid 10 ashes Both the hotels,
all the stores and every business house in the
place was destroyed, with all, or the greater
part, of their contents. Some sixty families
and over three hundred people ale homeless
and many of them without either food or cloth
ing
The information we have is most reliable, and
indeed it could hardly be otherwise, that very
great destitutlon and suffering are now ex-
perienced by nearly all these good people who
have thus In single night been stripped of
their homes, their provisions and their apparel
The surrounding country is doing all it can
but in sparse population the burden thus sud-
denly thrown upon few is too heavy.
The undersigned have been appointed acorn
mittee charged with the duty of making an ap-
peal to the people Of Staunton and Augusta,
and with the aid of auxiliary local committees,
to make collections IN aid of these suffering
people.
There is hardly man or woman within the
limits OF this large, populous and wealthy coun-
ty who could not give something in aid of this
most righteous appeal for help And if every
man or woman would give something toward
relief how much suffering it would alleviate.
But we know by frequent observation that all
will not do what they can therefore we most
earnestly appeal to those who are not caous
and indifferent lockers on at the nisfnrtunes of
their fellow men 10 be up and doing, and send
in their gifts promptly to the committees, for
the need is pressing
NOTE Every clergyman in the county is
respectfully requested to take up contribution
in his church and congregation on the next Sab
bath after receipt Of this notice
Remember the golden rule. ''W hatsoever ye
| would that others should DC unto you do ye
even so unto them.
Contributions of money, provisions or cloth
ing will be sent by the local committees to the
central committee at Staunton who will give
prompt and safe dispatch to .e sasls 10 the
committee at Fincastle.
Respectfully,
WSr. FRAZIER,
ROB'T CowAN,
r. W. BURKE.
NJ. 6. HARAAs,
P. B. HoGE
NICHOLAS K TRoUT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24
Auction Sales.
Ar AUCTION.

With view to pay off the debts of Arch.
u q JAS. l. A. Trotter, the undersigned agents
on the premises on Thursday, the 23d day of
June, 1870, the valuable tract of land, bought
6y the Irotters of Myers heirs on both sides OF
CHRISTIANS Greek, almost six miles N. E. of
Staunton. This tract contains about $50 acres,
and Is IN fine condition and well improved !;
about two-thirds of the Tracts cleared, and about
eighty acres is bottom land of the best quality.
1t adjons the land of VIM. Lessly, Hunter, Ber-
ry, Deafenbaugh and others and lies about q
mile below the fording of Christians creek on
the New Hope road, and is on the road leading
from Kerr's mill to Staunton.
A further description of the land is deemed
unnecessary, as persons disposed to buy, will
doubtless examine for themselves. There is a
tract, which will be satisfied out of the first pay
ment. 1871
We will, also, on Saturday, the 25th of June,
1870, in front of the Courthouse in Staunton, ct
u o'clock M, offer, at public auction, the fol-
lowing other parcels of land belonging to A. d.
d JAS. l: a. Trotter, viz one tract Of so acres,
near Hebron church, adjoining the Francis Bell
mlil-tract, Greaver, Dull and Others About 45
acres Of this land is cleared, and the residue in
timber. There is good spring, and an orchard
OF excellent fruit, on the tract, but buildings
End. A tract of 325 acres of land in the great
Calf-pastures, about one or two miles N. E. of
the Lebanon White Sulp hur Springs This tract
is unimproved, but heavily timbered, with
pine and white oak, suited for lumber and coop
er stuff.
Sd. One undivided sixth part of a tract of 1913
acres of land, half mile west of Craigsville on
which there is a valuable Sulphur spring..
TERMs.--Costs of sales in hand, and residue in
three equal insta lments, at 4, II and "a months,
rity required and title retained as ultimate secu-
rity Just Debts of the Trotters, will be credited
ON the bonds for purchase money.
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
IT
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NeaU Advertisements.
A AAA ACRES OF GRAIN AND
EesSsUE GRASS LAND in South West

Va.-ASSIGNEE'S SALE-In conformity
with an order of the United States District Court
for the District OF Virginia, assignee of Joseph
A. Peck, bankrupt, on MONDAY, JUNE 2Oth.
1870, sell, at public auction the premises, one
OF the most valuable estates in South Western
Virginia, and by far more so, than any other Of
Tered for sale, containing 97Sa acres, belol e.
ing to said bankrupt, free from all liens and en-
cumbrances.
This land lies on Walkers Creek, in Giles
county, Va miles from the county seat, II
miles from Dublin Depot, Va. and Tenn. r. R.,
81 miles from the Giles and Pulaski Turnpike,
and is in neighborhood of honest and religious
citizens. The soil is limestone Of great fertility,
producing fropl 10 to Ia barrels of per acre,
and wheat in the same proportion; while the
grass fields, well and thoroughly taken in native
blue grass, can and have tattened more cattle per
acre, than any other in the country. The fields
are we'll watered for stock.
600 acres, including $50 acres of bottom land,
are cleared. with the residue iinely timbered,
with white oak, black oak, hickory, poplar, white
walnut and black walnut predominatng Grass
grows naturally and finely in the tim bered land.
The dwelling house and kitchen are brick-the
former containing six rooms, with basement and
porch the entire length of the building. The
other buildings are good and suitable for such
CD estate. a spring in the yard furnishes suffi
oient water for mill the entire year, which was
formerly on its branch and which could be made
to overflow the bottom land, leaving, when drawn
off, large deposit of lime on the surface.
For dairy, grain, grazing, lumber Or manu-
featuring purposes, separately or combined, this
farm is Unsurpassed and will be sold as whole
or in parcels to suit purchasers.
Terns-Two thousand dollars $4,000 in cash
will be required, with credit of one, two and
three yrars, on the deferred payments in equal
installments, the purchaser executing bonds,
with good security, until the payment of the en-
tire purchase money.
For any other particulars address the under
signed or Mr. Joseph A. Peck at Giles 9, T.,
Va P. w. STROTHER, Assignee.
mav2L3W Giles G. H., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24

The Legislature will, very properly, strike
out of the election bill, the clause requiring the
registered numbers of tie voters to be placed
On their ballots. The new Constitution inten-
ded that the ballot should be secret Let us
face the music. 4" The ballot system we de-
plore as great evil--likely to be felt severely
In the future interests Of our State. We hope
to see it abolished yet-and the good old Vir-
gina mode-open, manly, viva voce system
restored But we must not evade what the
people Of the State have accanted.
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rgvo the Owners of Mineral Hands q,

FEyED the Owners of Mineral Eaneas sG,
4 DEPOSITS, CLAY BEDS, &C.
To aid in the development of the hidden wealth
OF our State, and to convert 1t to the benefit OF
our own citizens, | have established in this city,
in connection with my REAL ESTATE AGEN-
CY, 4 LABORATORY for the Practical Test
and analysis Of the various Minerals and Miner
al Eqrths found IN Virginia.
JonN DIMELow, late of Manchester, England,
by avocation an Analytical meteorological Tester
and practical clayman, of long and extensive ex-
perlence in his native country, and greatly i'm
pressed with the value Of the mineral beds of
solicit for test and analysis, specimens pariic-
ularly of the following substances
Clays of all kinds particularly the white and
grey varieties) Plumbago or Black Lead Ora
phite, Kaoline Silica, Asbestos, Jet, Cryolite,
and many others which are ksaoson to e1ist IN Va.
Parties sending specimens must observe the
following directions
L specimens must contain noC less than ave
pounds of the materials larger quantity pre-
ferred.
2 Specimens must be accompanied by an accu-
rate statement of the locality where found
proximity to railroad and water transporta-
ton, and probable extent Of the vein or de-
post - 80
Express and freight charges must be prepaid
When parties desire written report of the
analysis OF any specimens sent by them-show-
ing value and uses-a reasonable charge will be
made for furnishing it.
~ Sales or Leases of Lands from which APP
proved specimens have been taken, effected upon
favorable terms.
For SALE.-State, County and individual
rights to the use of ''DIMELOW'S PATENT
MLLN" for Burning Brick, Sanitary Tubes,
Roman stone &c, Address,
Attorney-at-L Law, Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-05-24

| SENATE-W ednesday, May 19-The bill fol
the better protection of the rights of married
women, which had elected display of gal
Iantry On the previous day, was igpomiqiously
disposed of by an indefpte postponement. The
vote was not recorded. but the count ca divi-
sion resulted-ayes, Is, noes II. What will
| Mrs. Grundv say?" The House bill for the
purchase of Sycamore church was rejected for
the want of a constitutional majority The vote
was afterwards reconsidered, and the bill laid
upon the table. The bill to facilitate inter
course and trade between the city of Richmond
| and town of Manchester, known as the 'bll to
incorporate the James River Free Bridge com
pany, met with singular opposition. It was
| pending when the Senate adjourned
| In the House bill was passed amending the
election law recently passed so as to dispense
with the requirement of numbering ballots. A
| resolution was adopted asking the General Gov
fleet, sometimes designated ''t.ie Virginia
Navy. The tax bill was further considered,
serio comcally, until adjournment
SENATE Thursday, May 10. The Senate
passed the House bill to amend the election law
SO as to dispense with the requirement. Of num-
bering the ballots of voters The judiciary
Committee reported Joint resolution for re-
cess from the 10Th Of June to the 18th Of Octo-
Der. A resolution for adjournment sine die On
the 9th OF June was introduced. The james
River Free Bridge bill was discussed at great
length, and finally ordered to third reading.
The House passed a resolution cutting off the
pay Of members who are absent without leave
Or satisfactory excuse The tag bill was further
discussed until adjoprnlnenb,
SENATE Friday, May 20-The Senate bill
to incorporate the West Point and Hanover
junction railroad company. Also the House
bill for the purchase of Sycamore church. The
Senate bill to incorporate the James river bridge
company was passed unanimously.
The House adopted resolution for morn
ing and afternoon session, commencing next
Monday. The Senate amendments TO the
homestead bill was discussed until adj ournn.eGt
without final vote.