davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-28
of Peter johnson, Dc.
ceased.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
IN dersigned, Public Administrators, and admin
istrator Of the above named estate. to the credit
ors Of and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to exhibit the same. with the necesssr~
vouchers, within ten months from the first pupit
cation Of this notice, 10 the undersigned. at his
Office, in Carson City. ormsby Comfy. Nevada.
H. II. BFNgE A Arinisirairr.
Carson City, December -, $50. do?04v
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

it is possible for jury TO be made up almost
entirely, If not completely, of the friends of
prisoner. The length of time taken by the
jury in Spears case to agree upon a verdict,
and the ''strong" recommendation to mercy,
have a suspicious look in this case. The appeal
Of the jury in behalf of Spear is intended, of
course, as a basis for an attempt to pro-
cure pardon from the President,
whereby the rascal Spear will escape the pun
isbmept be so richly merits. There are cases
in which Recommendation TO mercy is both
plausible and proper, but it is Incompetent
sible how such recommendation could be
made in n case of clearly-proven forgery. 1t
is TO be hoped, however, that Judge Cadwal-
lader will give Spear punishment commen-
surate with his deserts, and that the Presi-
dent will be persuaded. for consistency s sake,
TO keep his hands off. If his Indian policy is
not a mere sham, he will surely not interfere
with Percy b. Spear.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

LAST evening the plans for the new public
buildings which have been prepared by
John Macarthur, JT., were exhibited at the
Continental Hotel to the Judges of the
Courts, the leading members of the bar,
members of Councils, and others, for the
purpose of receiving criticisms and sugges-
tions- The plans exhibited the distribution
of the offices in one large building at the in
tersection of Broad and Market streets,
with the general architectural effect
the proposed structure would have, and also
the distribution of room in four buildings.
These plans were freely criticized, and "a
number of important and valuable sugges-
tions were made, which will doubtless be
made use of in the preparation of the plan
which will ultimately be submitted to the Com
missiopers. There could be but one opinion,
however, with regard to the great superiority
in every respect which one large building in
the centre will have over four small ones
Such building as Mr.. McArthur's plan pro
poses will not only have an imposing archi
tectural effect, but it will economize space
and will be heated, lighted, aud ventilated al
much less expense than four edi
fees. All the advantages are on th
side of one large and elegant structure
and we are confident that outside of the rinl
of property holders who are clamoring to hav
the public buildings placed on Washington
Square, there will be one opinion on thi
subject among the citizens of Philadelphi
| when the plans of the commission are full
matured and are submitted to publ
| criticism.
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RECOMMENDED TO MERCY

YESTERDAY afternoon the jury in the case of
Percy b. Spear, on trial in the United States
District Court, rendered a verdict of guilty,
accompanying their finding with ''strong
recommendation" to the mercy of the Court.
Spear, it will be remembered, was appointed
an Indian Agent by the President, on the
recommendation of certain mis-
sionary association, and in his anxiety
to get his fingers on the money
and goods belonging to the Govern
ment and the Indians, forged the name of
Charles E. Smith, Esq, formerly President
of the Reading Railroad Company, as one of
the ureties to his bond, adding also that of
John w. Jones, Esq, the Secretary of the
Reading Railroad Company, as witness to
Mr.. Smiths signature. The forgery of these
two names was 80 completely proven
that tn scoundrel had no
loophole through which he could posi-
bly, creep. Indeed, the only palliation
Of the offense that was attempted was the
suggestion by one of Spears counsel that
some kind friend of the accused had filled up
and signed the bond, intimating that this
kind friend was holder of public office, who
did it "without thought that there was any,
thing morally or legally wrong in it," This
intimation pointed plainly TO Robert NJ.
Evans, who was also one of Spears
sureties, and accompanied him to
the Office of the District Attorney
when the bond was taken there for approval
What further connection Evans had with the
matter did not appear in the evidence ELECTED,
but until he is shown to have had nothing to
do with the forgery, and to have been en-
tirely ignorant of its perpetration, the court
of public opinion will hold him equally guilty
with Spear.
But the defects in the law regulating the
drawing of jurors in the United States Courts
comes to the rescue of the forger. The
Marshal has the selection of the jurors, and
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

AT noon to-day the Forty-frst Congress ex-
pired, and the Forty-second Congressj was
ushered into official existence. This change
is one of no little political Importance, on
account of the comparative diminution of
Republican strength and the increase of the
strength of the Democracy. This will be
more apt to be felt now negatively, however,
than positively, for the immense preponder-
ance of the Republicans in the Senate will
prevent the passage of any radical Demo
cratic measure, and the worst that is to be
feared for the present is that the diminished
Republican strength in the House may pre-
vent the passage Of radical Republican mea-
sures in that body. The Democrats can no
longer shield themselves under the pretext
that they are utterly powerless. They will
have strength enough to prevent hasty action
on any question, and, if they secure the aid
Of few Republicans, they can prevent the
passage of any bill of an ultra partisan charac-
ter or Of any other measure which they unite in
opposing. What the country needs above
all other things is a party of economy and
reforms and If controlling majority of the
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

NJ . q E.
~ The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. The business OF the late firm VIII be
settled by their successors, RoBB s. BIDDLE.
WILLIAM H. WELSH,
JAMES NJ. ROBB.
Philadelphia, March 2, 1871.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY EN-
Il tered INTO eOpartnership for the purpose OF
carrying on the PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
BUSINESS, and, especially, the publication OF "rHE
AGE" in the City OF Philadelphia.
JAMES NJ. ROBB,
CHARLES j. BIDDLE.
Philadelphia March 2, 1871. s49r
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04
THE OLD AND NEW CONGRESS-

Aud o'ercome us like summers cloud,
Without our special Wonder?"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

THE SUDDEN CHANGES OF TEMPERATURE together
with the searching winds which now common,
are causing severe Colds to prevail every rywhere. and
laying the foundations for many cases OF Infiamma-
toD of the Lungs, Pleurisy, Asthma and other Lung
Disorders Prudent people should now take
especial precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure
and II unfor tuaate enough 10 contract Colds would
do well TO resort at once TO Dr. Jaynes Expectorant
q safe and reliable remedy, which will not only
promptly cure Coughs and Colds, but will relieve
and strengthen the Pulmonary and Bronchial
organs, and remove all dangerous symptoms. Sold
everywhere.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04
$ sEL F-MA DE MA NJ

A S F-M A D E MA NJ
Somebody has remarked that self-made man is
the highest type of mankind, possessing the noblest
qualities with which God has endowed the race and
uniting with them the most energetic determine
ton, prerequisite to be useful In any aVocation.
Such man, In our humble opinion, is Mr.. John
Mayer, whose reputation as a skilful designer and
regeneratOr OF hair is widely known. This gentle
man has talents OF no ordinary character, and his
ingenuity, which has found elimination In so many
valuable developments, is worthy OF special men,
tion. His boyhood was passed In the United States
Navy, and he has visited nearly every part OF the
globe. His extensive travels have added to his
rich fund OF information and ripened his superior
judgment and experience" Many important inyen-
tiOns have been made by this consummate genius,
who unites thorough knowledge OF the mechanics
with fine architectural taste. His splendid new
marble edi6ce on North NinIh street. above Arch, is
lasting monument to his enterprise. His noble
structure, now nearly completed should be seen
and admired by all our wise citizens and every vis
tor to the cty-how out OF an incongruous mass of
nearly dozen different plans Mr.. Mayer evolved a
harmonious whole The good points Of each were
taken and eventually developed into the beautiful
and unique building we have spoken OF above. In
manner Mr. Mayer Is courteous; in dealing just; his
movements are most active and rapid. 1t is stated
that in his special business he is able to perform the
work OF three ordinary hands. Such man is an &C.
quisiton to the city aud our people, and they should
be proud of him. 34stu 2t4p
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

No CURE, No PAY.-FORREsT's JUMPER TAR =
For Coughs, Group, WhoOpng Cough, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Sore Throat Splitting OF Blood and
LuEg Diseases. Immediate relief aud positive cure,
or price refunded. N. B.-The only genuine is pre-
pared by Dr. James Mason Forrest & Co.. since 1882
For sale by French, Richards & Co., Tenth ana
Market streets and A. NJ Wilson, Ninth and FlIbert
Price S5 cents
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N . 4 @ E s.


Boys To LADIES' CHILDREN
BoYs' AND ALL OTHERS WHO HAVE CHILDREN
BOYS. THE SELECTING OF CHILDREN
Boys BOYS CLOTHING! CHILDREN
Boys On OUR FIRST FLOOR CHILDREN
BOYS WE HAVE A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT CHILDREN
BOYS FOX Boys AND YOUTHS CLOTHING, CHILDREN
BOYS AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VARIETY CHILDREN
Boys FOR CHILDREN FROM 3 YEARS CHILDREN
BOYS UPWARD, EMBRACING CHILDREN
BOYS ''STRIPEp SUITS" CHILDREN
BOYS "PRINCE IMPERIAIS," CHILDREN
BOYS ''CONTINEHTAIS," CHILDREN
BoYS' "KNEE BREECHES,' CHILDREN
bONs' "GARIBALDIS," CHILDREN
BOYS BISMARCKS" CHILDREN
BOYS "SCOTCH SUITS ETC. CHILDREN
Boys AND FOR PONS AND YOUTH, CHILDREN
Boys wEHAvEA ALL STYLES AND SIZES, CHILDREN
ROYS' MEAN THAT CHILDREN
Boys "BOYS DEPARTMENT" CHILDREN
BOYS WHAT OUR CHILDREN
Boys GEETLEMEN'S Is, THE CHILDREN
BOYS BEST IN PHILADELPHIA. CHILDREN
WAEAMAKER IL BROWNS
OAK HALL,
LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE,
s. e. Cor. sixth AND MARKET STREETS,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-04

Tns PURITY AND SUPERIORITY OF DR.. Colton's
Nitrous Oxide Gas for painless tooth extraction is
prOverDial.
once No. 73I Walnut street.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
ENLARGED AND BEAUTIFIED-the Great

ENLARGED AND BEAUTIFIED--the Great
Family paper for Half Century. On
the occasion of entering upon its FIFTY-
FIRST year, the Saturday EUening Post
comes to us greatly enlarged, and in a
complete suit of new type. Fifty years
is long time In the life Of paper, and
the Post may well be proud of its long
and honorable career. The Post makes
now New DEPARTURE, enarging its
size fully ONE-THIRD, and claims to be
the LARGEST and CHEAPEST of the Family
Papers 1t also leads off with new
Revolutionary Story, called "Agnes
Ayrc, Tale Of the Times of Sumter
and Marion"
The Post takes ground against the
low and corrupting stories now becom.
ing 50 common, and pledges itself to :he
publication of pure literature; such az
any man may take with safety into the
Bosom of his family. 1t also pledges
itself to entire neutrality in politics.
Price 50 so year. Four copies Sc co.
Eight (and one extra) S12 90. The
Post and Lady's Friend 81 90. Single
numbers 6 cents. Address H PETER
SON & Co., 319 Walnut street, Philadel-
phia. Pa.
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A New class Of Einigrants.

A short time ago the inhabitants of
Green Bay, Wisconsin, were startled at
the sudden arrival in their town of twen
ty'fve families of Icelanders, who pro-
posed to settle in that vicinity. They
took up their abodcs on Washington
Island, at the mouth of Green Bay, and
were soon busily engaged in erecting
dwellings and preparing the ground for
farming purposes, going to work with a
WILL These twenty five families, howev-
eIr, arc but the pioneers of a much lar
ger Immigration into the same region
OF the inhabitants of Iceland. 1t is said
several thousand families are preparing
TO leave their homes in that fricid isle,
and will come to this country, where
they may spread themselves along the
line of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
and through the sections bordering up.
on the Red River. They are industri-
ous and frugal people, as all other i'm.
migrants of the Scandinavian race, and
must prove of great value to the region
which they have selected for new
home.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
The Dutch Gap canal.

Ben. Buffers Dutch Gap Canal, which
was intended to change the current OF
James river in Virginia is thus referred
to by a CORES poDdeha of the Richmond q
Enquirer: ,"Dutch Gap Canal is an OBJ
ject, not only Of historical, but also of
practical interest to every traveller down
James river. Until quite recently the
work was supposed to have been a fail
ure. Butler made the necessary ex-
cavation, bat was unable to turn the cur.
rent Of the river sufficiently to render the
canal useful. The surging food of last
October removed this difficulty and now
steamers and ships of the larger kind
may pass safely through it. Workmeu
are now widening aid variously improving
the opening SO as TO secure its benefits
permanently. 1t may surprise ttany. Of
your readers who have not looked into
the mater closely to know that the canal
seems only forty or fifty yards long, and
when it is fully completed vessels will
pass this short distance instead of being
compelled to make curve of seven miles,
as formerly"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
Baltimore Cattle Market.
Sentember %

SCPteuuCt 20.
BEEF CATTLE-The market yes.
terday was quite dull, and prices fell of
nearly &c on tops, and &c to &c on me.
dium and common grades-some 240C
head changed hands at So to 5 Is, tie
quality CT the offerings being superior
to those of last week. Prices to day fol
beef cattle ranged Ss follows: Best
beeves at 4 75a5 Is; generally rated
first quality at 4 OOa4 Is; medium OF
good fair quality at 8 25a4 90; ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows at 8 00a3
25; inferior and lowest grades Of Cattle
0 00-general average of the market to
day, 4 rs. Extreme range of prices,
00a5 Is. Most of the sales were from
3 Is to 4 is per 100 pounds.
SHEEP AND LAMBS--The receipts
of Sheep have fallen off during the past
week, but buyers are unwilling to give
any higher prices. Common Sheep are
in full supply, but good ones are not SC
plentiful and In fair demand. We quote
fat Sheep at 4a5ac per potind gross
Open wool stock Sheep afe id demand
at 2 25a3 90 per head. Lambs at 2 0(
a3 so per head, as to size and duality
Receipts this week 3005 head, against
1919 last week, and 1864 head same
time last year.
HOGS-The receipts during the past
week have been quite large, and with
fair demand prices have fallen off but
slightly since last week. The tharket
closed to-day with fair prospects at
25a6 IS per 100 lbs net. Receipts this
week 1912 head, against $3.50 last week,
and 334S head same time last year.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
Two Voting Places.

The Clerks at Washington have COM
menced arriving at their homes in Ohio
for the purpose Of voting the Radical
ticket. The Cincinnati Enquirer of the
I'd inst. says:
awe call attention to, this for the pur-
pose only of saying that it was reported
last spring, and not deniel, that the
clerks in all the Departments at Wash.
ington, who had been residents ofthe city
year, required on pain of dismissal
from office in case ofneglect or refusal,to
vote for the Republican Gubernatorial
and other officers of the Territory of Co
lumbia, and that they did vote.
''lf that is true, no one from Ohio who
then voted is entitled by our laws to vote
this coming election in the State If he
does vote after having voted at Washing
ton or at any other place in said territory,
he will be liable to Imprisonment. We
hope that the Democratic chaUcngcrs
ecery,chere 'vW ,catch these Wdshinaton
CLERKS from Ohio, and challenge their
right to rote. And if they cote, haring
r0ted at Washington Uithin the gear, to
hare them prosecuted. No citizen Of
Ohio can haze two voting places at the
same time. 1.-The cote in Washington, ,he
loses his cote in Ohio"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
Change Of School Books.

The Napoleon Northeast recently cop
led an article from the Columbus Co.. }
Dispatch, on the frequent change of
school books, and added: ...t..
"These changes are very oppressive.
and are wholly without advantage. There
has never appeared better series of
school books than Webster's Spelling
book. the 'Introduction," and the "En-
glish Reader" with Murray's Grammar,
all of which were used fifty years ago
Improvements have been effected in
books of geography and arithmetic; but
there has been no need Of change in these,
within the past ten years, that would COM
pensate for the cost of new books"
The attention of Monroe County
School Directors is called to the above
The changes, of books in our schools
have been too frequent of late years
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10

ESThe Mariettian, Radical paper
published at Marietta, o., says of R. NJ.
STlMsoN, editor of the Register and Rad
ical candidate for State Senator:
g'sWithout talents, without honesty,
without respect at home or influence
abroad. small in small things, ambitious,
penurious, jealous, mean, forever diving
into the treasury and filching for money
he never earns, he is the last man to be
trusted with political power"
Opposition of that nature don't gene
rally injure the person at whom it is aim.
ed /; the people don't attach much weight
to mans efforts against another when
he stoops to meanness and deals in ran.
dom assertions. We do not believe SrIM-
SON isthe man the above paints him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
The Proposed New Amendm ent.

We ere pleased to notice the very favor
able reception the proposed Sixteenth
Amendment, suggested by the Pittsburg
Post Dem has had from the Demo
cratic press Of the country. The propos-
ed Sixteenth Amendment to the Federal
Constitution is intended to put all citizens
on an equality, which they are not now.
in regard to eligibility to the Presidency
White and black native born can be Presi
dent under the Constitution as It is, while
foreign-born citizens can not be. The
reason for tie distinction having long
since ceased to have any force, the dist
tinction should no longer be maintained
by constitutional authority. Late events
have made the distinction odious, and we
hope to see the Constitution amended as
recommended by the Post, land the sooner
the better.-Gin Eu1.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10
From. the Register.I
Wheeling Wholesale Market.
October 4

October 4.
BUTTER-Abuudant supply; at 100
15c.
CHEESE-Higher and advancing at
15c for common dairy, and 15Ac for
prime factory and Goshen.
CARBON OIL-Prices are firm; stan
dard brands, in a jobbing way, at a6c
asking and no charge for package.
C6NDLES-Star at l6c; City mould
at 115G
COFFEE-Firm, with an advancing
tendency. We quote good and fair at
l9c; prime at 20c; choice at 21c.
EGGS--Iu demand at Zoe. :.
FEATHERS-Sales at 7ac. and the
usdal advduse for small lots in retail
way. .'' ID
FLOUR-White wheat family Z 5O@
Z rs; red wheat do. Z 25@7 so; super
fine 8 IS. ,-sz
PROVISIONS-Active Mess pork at
IA 90. Lard, tierce at 9t@l0c; keg at
lie. Bacon Shoulders Sc; clear sides
at Sc; breakfast bacon at 12Ic. Plain
hams 144c; canvassed, 15c; extra Sugar
Cured hams, 18c.
F[SH-Mackerel, No. 2 halves at 5
90; No. 3 new do, full weight, 100 lbs, at
I 50 light weights at various prices, ac
cording to the weight in packages; white
fish at 6 25: lake herring at 2 90.
RICE-Prime new South Carolina
fair to prime at 9ic; choice at 10c; Ran
COON at 85c.,
HOMINY-Nominal.
SYRUPS-Are active and firm. We
quote Common at As to SOC; Fine, 65c ;
Choice. zoe; Best, 75c.
SUGARS-New Orleans at 111@12c;
Porto Rico ll4@12c; Cuba a. 1l@lltc;
Demarara al 12@l3c; standard brands Of
refined as follows: crushed, powdered
and gfanulated at lac; A at Is; B at 12ac;
c at 124; common brands at 4aac less.
MOLASSES-New Orleans fair to
good at 55c; prime to choice at &C.,.
| SODA-At Sc in papers; best New
Castle at SIC in keg.
SOAP,-Family at &c; German at
&c; Eastern at 6f@1Oe. -
sALT-Dsiry at 2 Is; best Ohio Kiv-
er at 2 90.
TEA-Gunpowdsr a. / fO@l So;
Young Hyson at O0@l 40; Oolong at
7O@S5@1' 35.
/ BkOOMSvNo., l fancy, 4 90; No. 2
fancy, so; No. fancy, 3 %; No. l
plain, 8 90; No: 9 plain, 2 rs; No. 8
plaiu, 2 50@2 62; common at / 1902
25.
GLAss-Fiirtst quality sx1o at ! 90;
1Oxl2 at so; second quality Sx10 at J
90; 10x12 at 30 per box of 80 feet
Discount 10. per cent.
GENSENG-At SOC per pound.
HAY-Quiet; prime baled is still quo
ted at Is 0O@l7 90; loose at 10 OO@12
90.
LARD OIL-Extra winter strained
at $50.
BEANS-Scarce; navy white, at CO
per bushel.'
GRAIN-Whest firm with tenden
cy to advance; choice red at 35@ll 80
choice white at 40@l 45; upward
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-10

A picture of life in Mexico: Two gentle
men of the highest rank in society meet
in;rhc evening in street of the capital.
"what o'clock is it, oeLor" politely asks
the first. The other stops. draws his re.
volver aud covers his interl ocutor. then
takes out his watch and gives the desired
information. Number one thanks num-
ber two, without the least surprise or re-
monstrance at the measure of precaution.
The Presbyterian, "after a full observa-
ton of the field upon which the Presby-
terisn tribes arc DWELLING" co mes to the
conclusion that further union between
the out standing denominations neares,
allied to the body which it represents not
only in name, but also in confession is at
present and for some time impossible
Especially does it assert this with regard
to the United Presbyterians, and the
Presbyterian Church South.
General Crook has q party of fifty
Mexicans and thirty Indians scouting
against the Apacbes. This might be call.
I ed fighting by proxy.
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Florida Sinking n Hoax.

New York, Sept. q, 1871.
To the Editor of the Herald:
Ireside at Mellonville, Orange coun-
ty, South Florida, and shall remain in
New York for few days. Have resi-
ded in Florida during the last five years,
and have travelled very extensively
ofer the peninsula. Left there since the
report of the marvellous land sink was
published, and can assure yot that it is
untrue, and was only intended as joke
The people are ever willing TO believe
such ridiculous st ,ries concerning 8
country about which they know nothing,
and l told Mr.. Pratt, in whose paper the
yarn started, that it was great mistake
but he felt satisfied it carried its own
refutation with it, being so utterly alb
surd. ~ - - -. .ses s4