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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

Era- Mark NJ. Pomeroy proprietor of Pom.
croy's D"mrrrni. and widely known rs Brick
was married to Mrs Louisa VI. Thomas bv
the Rev. DIR. McE!roy of the Fourteenth
stree; Presbyterian Church, n Y, few DAYS
ago. The fortunate bride was presented with
a dowrv o! S75 ,Oue and numerous other rich
prcsen;>.
~. \ violent tornado aud hails.ortn passed
over a belt OF land one mile wide ia New
Kent County, Va. on Fridry l9th inst Trees
and houses were blown down, and persons in
the road Knocked aensclcSS by hailstones.-
Hail vas found in some places nine inches
deep. The crops are entirely destroyed
Four yeats ago an exactly similar tornado
passed over the same belt of land.
The yellow fever is making fearful rava-
Ses IN Bucnos Ayrcs. Business is suspended
and the city TO a great extent, deserted. 1t
is said that it will, apparently, only cease fot
lack of victims.
freely says the best way to raise Cashmere
shawls is to graft the Cashmere goat upon the
Sweet William, and mulch with whale oil soap
to keep off the rose bugs.
A poor. emacated Irishmau, having
called in a physician in a forlcsn hope, the
latter spread large mustard plaster and put
1t on the poor fellows lean chest. Pat, when
with fearful eyes he looked down on it, said
"Dr. it sthrikes me it's dale of mustard for
so little mate"
na- White majority in Richmond, 951 by
the last registration.
"A woman's pride and sailors guide
the needle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
Lucien Beard.
Tie Virginia Horse Thief

Richmond Correspondence Cincinnati Commercial.
Lucien Beard is n noted hose thief in Vir-
GINA. IL is said that lie is chief of a wide
spread gang, whose field of operations EN-.
braces not only this State, but the adjacent
commonwealth. He has often been appre-
hended and imprisoned, but he always man
ages to escape. He was recently convicted in
buckingham county Of horse theft, aud sem
fenced to sixteen years in the pcnitcntiary,
but he appealed, aud pending his appeal he
vas lodged in the Jail of this citt for safe
Keeping. He said that he would get out, aud
he Gid so, in company with two North Caro-
lima express robbers and fnrgers named Wat,
son and HaEel. Now, while do not approve
OF Boards transactions in horse flesh, l do
not know that would have called public at
tentiOn to his reckless and abandoned course,
had he not wickedly combined the two occu>
Pations of horse thief and newspaper cor
respondent in his own person. Some time
ago, when Beard was at large, correspondent
of the Richmond Wig alleged that Beard
had met two ladies riding horseback on n se-
cluded country road and that he had insulted
Them Beard ut once wrote an Indignant de-
nal (Which was published in the Whi0.) in
which he claimed that he was Virginia gentle.
man, and that he would on all occasions ven.
trre even his life TO protect the fair sex
Since his late escape he has written letter
to the Richmond Enquirer, which here pre-
sent as specimen of horse thief literature.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, May ., 1871.
''Edisors OF Enquirer;
"GENTLEMEN, l read in an issue of YOUR
paper of few days ago a very romantic ac.
count OF my escape from, your city Jail, indeed
l felt quite hatrercd by your article. 1t
seemed to place me alongside such men as
Jack Sheppard, &c., but my pride was mo-
mentarIly reused, tor in the same paper saw
Gov. Walkers proclamation Offering but a
pitliui SlUO reward tor my arrest. &c.. now is
not this two bad, that amount for a No. | iaiI
breaker, tell the Gov. he must make it $1,000
re least and that Is too sInall-those two dis,
nnEuIshed gentlemen who left with me, |
parted from at the Custom House s,eps-aiter
giving them n few dollars and some wholesome
uuVIce which trust they will profit by, | bid
them an adieu. l staid IN the city day or so
and then came up to G0rdonsvilIe on the train
and from there to the Buck Issn country in
AibemarIe from thence i visited Charlottes>
vilIe.en route for Southwest Va shall mail
this from Charlottesville. | will if agreeable
to you give you at some future time n short
sketch of my eventIul life,
Very truly aud Respectfully yours,
"LuCIEN BEARD"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE,

THE subscriber having taken out Iiccnse, oHers
his services ne AuctiOneer. Has had consid-
cradle experience in the business and hopes by at.
ten'Ion aud PTomPt;ude TO merit the patronage Of
the people.
60 Those desirine his services arc informed that
he Will attend their sAIes at twenty five per cent
LESS than any body else.
Call upon or address him at Charlcstown.
January -, 1911. GEO. w. HENSON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
COTS AND SUOrS

- Shea2 az they can be bought slscyghrr. in ,r,
country town: Eurh ~ l-nutrs wear of III 10y
,aI' skln' Myr"e"" and KID Gsiicrz ala sr,,I.'
ii.'hs wear. shall endrsvor TO buy tn. b..t -
-. ia n'2fk't' hnd VIII be prompt in attend
IhE 10 my business % heretofore ar hone tn -,
"a, ger tnaF, OF Custom from frients tia have
r.,,iI- 80. oN,IHE 70 The !aTr Umc-, TO rua ke NV
nc ash sh'''T' SO rs To meet ljabIities IviII nov
- ,["S .'"t WI take Country Produce ia mart
-. II'N'ht "5nhs rrasSUrnt, II ping. There
'h'' my Ii"Eus Will give me IiI.rr spr.,,,
l5I"Fh my thanks 20 my lriends aud rustot,lI. a.,
h ToeIal patronage iur The pact ycsr Sopf, "a
summit Point, Feb. 81. 1871 "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
NOTICE.

N''i'h Alley FIHE !TS-, c., or - Va,
Tr-ul - CharIcrIuWu. ~. - ISL
EI"ia having dlscuntiuusd IN ra nee md r,t,,r,
their RISKS IA the Peabody INSURANCE. Com
Pahy AZ " hec.ing, the undersigned Officers
OF t"c : alley t'Fo Insurance Company would
respectfully recommend the ..Peabodyy y, - ~
friends aud late customers Of the ..valIey' =.
Hrst-r 's, rey0naGke and LLcrGI Csp,,,,y,,
having sufficiently large p1i,iup cop.,aIand
S"'',,'. to enable the Company to meet DyomB.-
IonS " GRAMMAR President
|-A-foNrERFIEIu, Secretary
~ lrfc's -nrd. late zen. for the V.flsv Fi,,
- inrIr'n0e COMPANY, tnr been app7iDt,dbT a.,
LNnohi DISTURBANCE COMPANY. to fako
charge Of the Insurance business or ,bo Vi
ley. Applications sor renewals and nov -
surance vii! receive prompt attention
Orf~c ,,.L.r-, J. I'd. DUKE
Ee3. p. lS7I-4m -''SH'"y q Duke.
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NOTICE.

s y. pcr-oT7 iHdeS'ed 20 the Esi,t- n vvf-Ii,-,
- row 'fH ra1u'zird Go call a. a.. ,fi-. -
~ n.i" z LrsgnoIl and zetils. Those I'm:
no f.-'ats 'il PrsssHt them propsrIy 40
-an-i1.ls7i- joins y ,:oyrE. E,,,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
FOR SALE.

Wv" excellent building lots corris,ip- or.b,y
som 90 ~ N'"' located ~ Summit Point JcfIer-
o4 ~ ~ :. A. For further IN rticul.,. -. i, -.
pALG ARN, LUCAS 4 RRooKF'y 10
spriIrS Real Estatc Agents
-. 80 Char lsEfryrr "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

RIcu TREAT, during tie hot weather
which l. now upon us, is glass of sparkling
Soda from the Attic Fountain Of LrGnT x
Co. If there be any who doubt, let them
hest it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring Gray Hair TO
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving the
hair. FdGed or gray
hair IS soon restored
to IFS original color.
driM tie gloss and
(resh"ess Of youth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
NEW SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS
AT TIE
o" I. @.
store.

II AMB URGER'S Shoe and Clothing House
has the largest and beet selected Stock in the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
FOR RENT.

IINIiE undersigned will rent Four or Five Rooms
L OF the Crow House. These rooms indepen-
dent Of the main building and possrss all the pri-
Vacy "t a detached dwelling part of the garden
vii! be rented with the premises. A email family
preferred.
Apr. 1. Is7I-u SETH NJ. TIMBERLAEE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
FAKMEKS, LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST.

WILSON & SUFFERS Super Phosphate Of BOSS
WI, u dropped IN the hill. save your Corn
least 40 per cent This Phosphate Warranted Ia
be exactly what II il Tepr, scented, I'D trial :. A
that's asEed. Only ) as 90 per Ton Cfreirbt ddcd
Send in your orders ~ Cncc to
r. RIOS LUCAS, Agent.
HArper's Ferry ~ Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

And send Twenty five Cents for Ticket and draw
a Watch, Sewing Machine, Piano, or come article
OF value. No bHnks. Six for One Dollar. Ad-
drcss, PACKARD & CO, Cincin natl, Ohio.
May ., 1871.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

"EH"oNAL.-On Tuesday last. our town
was visited by the Hon. Judge T.. 3. HLLro
with his lady We had not the pleasure of
an introduction, bu; saw his Honor in Tie
company OF ourueIghbur Of the Odd Family
t5k'"g Ii:a's view OF his .yafurc Court
House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs
NEW DS!!
AND AT
Low. Very low PriclS!!!

THE undersigned has just returned from tn,
Eastern maTkets with one OF the largest, mos
carefully selec'cd and rare and ncediuI
Stuck cf Dry G0ods, C2oihing, Notions, dc
he has ever heretofore offered to the people Of ,h
cOusIs. HE stock consists in paTtpi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

nave rere!Tsa our us1sI large rtoc K OF Fresh
Enrarn S.erE Il Al! kind.
march 49, I5'i- HeCURDT 4 DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23

'PETEnsoN's MAGAZIxE" is now vcrv
tustly regarded as one Of the best WORKS of the
kind in the country. The contents of the
june number are unusually interesting and
the Fashion Plates beautifully gotten up
No Lady should be without it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-05-23
"CARTER-HOUSE" Jar.

April Is, ISL
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
TEI.EGRAPHIC NOTES.

The mill of the st. Patrick Gold Company, in
Placer County CAL vas burned ThursdAy Loss $4,000
-. In the Circuit Court Of Nashville yesterday,
voosey recovered damages oa Hnn for breach
Of promise and Scduehon
WIN. Pritchard, colored, was hanged at Tow,
Yesterday Committing German girl named
haTy sendel, in Aagass, tS7G
AT York, 10 miles west of Selma, Ga, on Thur
prOvOsaon killed bin wife sOd hthern-
laa, ssd aed He y still at large
49,. Rogers, the defaulting cashier OF the Pejepecot
National Bsah Of Branwek Ma aaaed Portland yesterday
pleaded guilty and ssAtesced H years hard labor In '
stats Prison
....During gust Of wind in Allentown, Penn.
Yesterday arTe billboard Dehroek bis wife and three
esa They al svha har and Mr. DesehFoeh "s DANGER
oasy wounded In the bead
..On Thursday, o quarrel occurred In Athens,
Ohio between william Bons and Lester Wines.
originating the vhou Of crop q dsnng which Wines va
stabbed eaasng iHstaHs death
....William Bennett was shot by John Maxwell
mar DurAamyns T. yssterdsI and died almost Immediately MAJ
Byins for sons yssrs MAXWELL The asIdsr1 SIN
=. John W. Brickley, in the employ Of Charles
Kssrsd was arrested Bostoa yesterday for stealing evelI
and money on eapoysrj beg Of gold from Ch o. L. Cba
al d Henry Greesesn uas sse arrested is
osivAg hs s.eisa sssdA
IA shooting ARRAY took place In Cuba, Alleeany
Co. yesterday yong Named Thomas and Haoet
Wh saas tie s.ess As Ls ssng .ses'.d t.,s gls.sl
70 seab,fl HallOeA In custody.
..A fire In North Attleboro, Mas, occurred in
bang which occupied By Wp Weeks Ae daen
Pss shsss Phelps Burasa Ayeaas sod nes % Ios
Ths banE destroyed tgstAss vA les<fs
bsaNass ssess s4tssaG Les, epeso' iass'sA
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
FRANCE.

CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE GERMANS AND THA
CITIZENS OF DIJON--FAvORABLE PROGRESS
OF THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH GERMANY
SUCCESS OF The PARIS LOAN.
PARIS, Friday, Sept. 70, 1871.
Several conflicts have taken place within
the past few days between the French citizens and the
German garrison Of Don The town intensely excited
over these unfortunate occurrences.
n LAmbrecht the Minister Of Commerce has informed
the Committee Of the Assembly who have control OF
legislative affairs during the recess, that the negotiations
with Germany making fair progress II Is reported
that the French Government declines to ive to the
other Powers the favorable customs clauses that
are accorded to Germany under the recent treaty
The rumor that evidences Of Bonaparst conspiracy
have been discovered proves to be unfounded. NJ do
Bannevie the French ambassador to the Papal Court,
has arrived at versaes The loan OF the city Of Paris
has been taken. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were more than
thirteen times the required amount.
The German Generals refuse TO evacuAte the Depart
ment Of the Disc until they officially informed that
the third half mard Of the indemnity has been paid'
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs has referred the matter
TO Prince Bismarck.
In Drouyn de Lhuys has been appointed EIebassador
OF France ct Vienna.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT BRITAIN.


HEAVY WEATHER AND MORE MARINE DISASTERS
ELECTION OF LORD MAYOR OF LONDON
Eqfkhn9EA NEXT MUSICAL YEsTIvAL fHB
LONDON, Friday. Sept -, ls1i.
Heavy gales continue, and several additional
disasters to shipping and minor casualties reported
The yery-men OF the city Of London, In scoordanqs
with their annual custom for centuries, assembled
to-day In the Guildha, and elected Alderman s John
Gibbons to the ONCE of Lord for the ensuing civic
year. which begins on tho eth OF November M Gibbons
10 member Of the Conservative party and successful
merchant and ct present nle the position OF senior
member of tho Court Of Aldermen. The Duke OF Gram
mont is expected in London.
Mr.. P'a Gilmore has presented TO the Secretary ff
War; the Right Hon. Edward Cardwe the details Of his
plan for Grand International Musical Festival" 70
be held in Boston, Mass, the l7th Of June 1s72 M
Cardwen acting on behalf Of Her Majestys Government
has Given attentive consideration to the scheme, and
has finally promised the protector Of tho festival the
use Of the splendid band Of the Guarda Mr. Gilmore
goes TO Berlin and Paris at which capitals he hopes 70
obtain permission from the Governments Of Germany
and France for the Of the best bands In their
military service.
The Right Rev. George Augustus selwyn, Bishop cs
chned has sailed for the United States 70 attend the
conference Of BiAhops Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
TIC London TSnes Of to-day advises the citizens ~
New-York not to Oe dishearened by failures in their
efforts to prove the guilt Of the punderers Of tho City
for It says the judges who disgrace the bench
longer resist the tide Of public feeling.
The strike In Newcastle have decided 70 hold
meeting tomorrow They have invited the work.
ingmen Of Sunderland and other places deega-
tions to the meeting The strikers have proposed TO
submit their demands for arbitration.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
ALLEGED AFFRAY BETWEEN GERMANS,

Coroner Schirmer was requested yesterday to
take the mortem statement Of Jacob Koerner
co. who was In dangerous condition at hs resdence, No
Nl East Fortysixthst, from injuries alleged 10 have
been inflicted BY George Hoffman. acquaintance, Nv
ing at Forty and FsAve. Il sad thss on Wee
nesday last they quarreled their way home both be-
ing intoxicated and that Helfman inflicted TIE injuries
The accused. when arrested, said that he hs1 nos
even and that while he was aslistinf hin eon9& III ~
friend fell the pavement and .truek s1s neA@' "
man 10 held 70 await the action Of the Coroncr'
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30

Frederick Cushman, who lately began pro-
ceedings before Gov Hoffman and in Justice Ledwith's
Court against Harbor Master Daniel Hart for the
lawful exercise Of bis official powers, has offered to
discontinue the suit In court condition that Hart Wal
abstain from further illegal interference Harbor
Master, repay to Cushman the A 10 paid by Cushman
in the proceedings pending aud procure the discon
tinuanoe without costs, OF certain suit brought BY
James E. Jones in tho Marine Court. Ex-Judge
Barrett, Cushman's counsel repudiates all share
In this proposed compromise which was onered
by Cushmsn in defiance Of his counses ADVICE and has
written letter TO District Attorney Garvln, asking him
10 decline positively 10 dismiss the examination. BE
asks further that the be prosecuted and supports
Assistant Attorney ssvsn In the opiuon that
the people and the original c0mpainants are the
prosecutors. The published statement that exJudge
Barrett had agreed TO compromise Of the for 80
"a entirely false.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
CAPTURE OF ESCAPED CoNv1cTs.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 29.-Roberts OF Washoe,
Morton of Eko and Black Of Nye Counties Nevada, &c
capped State prisoners from Carson were captured By two
rsncheros near Owens Valley. Tho convicts
had but Q few rounds Of ammunition, WHICH
they used without doing any harm. Roberts was
wounded dangerously. They confess having Killed
the pony rider and secreted his body about Is miles from
Wellington Burke and Jones, two other conyicts,
In Round Valley and the Officers hope TO capture them
before morning. This Ia the party that had nght
with Sheriff Hightower's party . few days ago. and
killed R ]. Morrison and an Indian.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
TIE VAR AGAINST POLYGAMY.

QUARTERS PREPARED FOR BRIGHAM IN ANTlc1-
PATTON OF HIS ARREST.
SALT LAKE CRY, Sept. 29.-Gen. De Tro-
BRAND, commanding Camp Douglass has prepared COM
Portable accommodations for Brigham Young at bis own
headquarters In anticipation Of kis Brighams arrest
The high Mormons exultingy confident that Brigham
will overcome ali the charges against him before the law.
No trouble Ia apprehended.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
AN APPEAL TO GOV. HOFFMAN.

At recent meeting OF the subcommittee to
wait upon Gov. Hoffman, appointed by the Ctsas-' t"-
mttee of Seventy, and consisting o noDert b. Roosevelt
Edwards Pierrepoat, Gen. Dix, Judge Emott, William G.
Barrett J. wheeler. and exaov salomon 1t was deemed
advisable to wait until moro ample evidence OF maud
had been presented before interview was sought WIN
the Governor. The COMMITTEES expot 70 Do m eondi-
ton to wait upon Gov. Holman 10 week, wnen' snef
presenting ther evidence and views, they viii earnestly
ssk hs cooperation As yet they have received no as
suranoes of sympathy eo0p rIon from the Governor
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30

counsel am advised by my counsel TO decline An
judgment"
Cnaries Baulch was then examined. He said "My
name Charles Baulch; am years Of age; reside at
NO lT2 Essex-st; assistant tanitor Of the new
CourtHouse, beeyeD With reference 70 hs euilt by
@-"""i-- - sVSS~ss~" 90 A<~e
gerty.
TIE PRIsoNERs COMMITTED.
Tho magistrate asked Mr. Graham II he bad anything
further to ofer, and receiving negative reply said
Then viii fully commit the prisoners TO await any
Indictment that may be found against them"
The prisoners then removed from the courtroom
70 their cells. and the audience dispersed.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

THE MEETING OF THE GENEVA COURT OF AR
BITRATION POSTPONED.
BERNE, Friday, Sept 2e 1871.
The Court of Arbitration of the Alabama
Claims members Of which have been appointed by tho
Governments Of the United States Great Britain Italy,
and Switzerland will not meet at Geneva for at least two
months the that the fifth arbitrator who TO
be named by the Emperor Of Brazil, has not yet been
selected.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
PERsoNAL-BY TELEGRAPH

Secretaries Belknap and RoAeaon returned
waHhng,es Yesterday -,
The remains of Gen. Cianton were buried s'
MsnEsesry. Ak, yssssFdsy. MD inpea,s sseess%
=, a.: $780, Al Walss ssl Kiae aeee osese ed Ole
He Csaroyitch has arrived b Athsas - avhe .-.
-. The remains Of the Hon. Louis joseph G.
$500 81. ssss sds 4 As ass 4 Dssaa as< TN Bu
'Th. fI,l,ovine. named army otilcers have |
,vsssi as sssysag !S.lass bon lssg and ftasl ssIV
NJ q assi csi 0sssgs ssssass hsOE AL & -
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30

ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL BEFORE JUDGE BARNARD
THE FORM OF THE ORDER TO BE SETTLED
TO-DAY.
On the return Of the order to show cause
why the injunction granted in the Foley suit should not
be made perpetual, Judge Barnard, In granting the
motion to make 1t permanent desired the counsel TO
draft an order Of injunction and present 1t 70 him. In
few days, for settlement. In accordance with this
request the various counselors in the appeared
before him yesterday morning. with drafts Of the orders
proposed by each After some debate, Judge Barnard
took the different proposed orders and said he would
have an order In the case ready this morning. Mr..
strahan. who previously appeared for Foley now
appears for Deputy Controller Green, and Mr. Foley Is
represented by exJudge Barrett in connection with
F. C. Barlow and A. r. Lawrence.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
AN HONEST ELECTION PROMISED

Robert B. Roosevelt has devised plan
whereby the corrupt influences of Mayor Halls dishonest
election inspectors win be nullifed, and New-York Will
have the benefit of honest election. This plan Is not
yet made known but win probably be announced after the
Democratic State Convention.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
PROGRESS OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL
ROAD

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 29.-The track-layers
Of the Northern Pacific Railroad laid three miles Of
track yesterday and are rapidly approaching tho Red
River. Workmen win begin Immediately on the Dakota
Division 200 miles Of which is under contract.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
A BRITISH STEAMSHIP DISABLED.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sept. 90. The British
steamship Eros from Cardiff Wales for York, with
railroad iron, towed into Newport last night, BY
New-York Pilot Boat No having broken her main shaft
on the evening Of the nth inst.
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30

tedious matter only limited number Of clerks can bo
employed at one time
New-York tribune., 1871-09-30
LEAVES FROM THE CITY ACCOUNT BOOKS
AoKE RECORDS oP RING RoBBERY-HEAvT PAY
MRNTS TO THE FAVORITEs

AhOm AuE Cll1 ACCODNA DOOhC'
-VAE RECORDS oP RING ROBBERY-HRAVT PAY
hRNTs TO THE FAvORITEs.
We publish below a mass of figures ex-
from the city for 1902 1870 lS71, Kept
'ue controllers Department. Some Of these appeared
afternoon In The Eeenin0 AdI, but in another
- nueh more complicated form. Others, such ss the
ior Lamps, have not been previously published
"e OOokh from which these accounts are taken are
OF complication. No better system for conceal
"Aoos could well be devised, and, without the lost
'en VOchers or duplicates, the full extent Of the
- can never be revealed No personal accounts
00nuaetors appear TO have been kept and the pay
-. moiViduals a. publFhed are picked out Of @
- OF accounts In each Of which debts to scores
uAetors are entered. The Controller appears TO
a A@e some seriols objection to adding columns OF
80 sums total doubtless hayiDg very unpleasant
,,S upon nlm The totals - given are our own,
-. by ne means certain that the
sN now publhhed contain An the charges TO be
- " tle DOoks against the peraoAs named On the
II 10 morally eertaia that larger amounts have
ssn, @ n 10 Almost every case, but oHly the most dill
- afeh by the moGt Skllfu accountants could es.ah
AN e payments made, for example, 70 Hail. Ineer.
IT,, rNey OF keyseT, in accounts extending through
ana hlltDR three large volumes Of 800 or COO
a.. h' Some Of the facts which II is pOssbe 10 de-
y these figures are unpleasantly startling.
%""f"es ~ PAD 70 John l. BTOHp, ~ PpesAept