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fFRoN TIE vIcToRIA sTANDAhD.J
In the Canadian House Of Commons on
the sch April, while discussing matters
pertaining TO the 1utercolonial line, Sir
George Z. Cartier remarked, the Pacific
Railway would bc built on the narrow
guage principle. DIR. Grant introduced a
bill TO incorporate the Canada Pacific
Railway. After some discussion it was
dropped as being too late in the session to
Introduce such a bill. An act TO incor-
poraie Sault Ste. Marie Railway was read
a third time and passed, on the 9TH. -ri'
The sloop Decatur, from Port Townsend,
for this port, pnt into Mcneil Bay. early
Friday morning, and anchored. The Cap
tain came to town, leaving one man on
board, short time afterwards. it COM
mencetl to blow fresh, and whilst the man
was cooking his breakfast, the CABLE. part
ed, the vessel drifted on the rocks, and be-
came total wreck. Eeverything on
board vas lost, and the man narrowly es-
capped being drowned.
The Shooting Star, II days from San
Francisco, passed up the Straits for Ma
naimo on Saturday. She had on board
sixtS>two Chinamen for the Coal Ccmpa-
ny. The Captain reported to pilot Nc
Knuen that the steamer Prince Alfred
was to sail for this port on the 2Sth ult.
, We are informed that Mr.. U. Nelson
has bought up all the barley in the upprr
country; the price was low, holders think
ing there would he no demand this season,
owing to the road s'emers.
The barkentine Lulu sailed from Poyal
Roads on Saturday, for Shanghai, loaded
with lumber.
The steamer Pacific arrived at Portland
on Saturday, and would leave fOr this port
on Monday.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.
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An Insane Lady Takes Paris Green-Reli.
Rious Insanity the Cause.

An Insane Lady Takes Paris Green-Reli-
eious Insanity the Cause.
very melancholy case OF suicide was reported
subsequently held an inquest over the remains at
No. 1873 West Forty-fourth street. Tho lady whose
life had become burdensome was Mrs. Elizabeth
Brewerjwife Of Mr.. Merwin r. Brewer, averyestima
bic and well known citizen OF New York, who some
years age figured consplcuousy in local politics, be-
ing first an old-line wing and subsequently
an active and enthusiastic member OF the
republican party. Mrs. Brewer, very excellent and
worthy woman, had been AFFLICTED with mental
alteration at intervals for years past and although
che had threatened to end her existence 1t not
supposed she would carry her threat into execu.
ton, but In that her relatives were sadly mistaken.
In some manner unknown Mrs. Brewer procured
quantity OF Paris green, and on Thursday last,
quietly mixing tine poison in tumblcr swallowed
it without the knowledge OF any one In the house.
Below will he found synopsis OF the testimony ad-
duced before the Coroner:-
Mr. Brewer deposed that for the last eighteen
years his WIFE, at intervals has shown evidences OF
deraneemeut OF mind, which made her much de-
pressed III SPIRITS she would sometimes conceive
hatred Tor her most intimate friends; at times she
would talk TO herself of her diseased mind, and
latterly her maudy assumed the form or
religious insanity; shc expressed neIsei tnas @
children to hell, and other expressions OF
similar import; on many occasions deceased has also
threatened to take her own life, ana mas often begged
her husband to take her TO tne Lunatlc Asylum; Mr.
Brewer, however did not think she would lake her
own life; on Thursday night last, when Mr.. Brewer
returned home, he heard that his wife had taken
Paris green, but he does not know when Or where
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
MUSlU AIM THE DRAMA.
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Roperts0n's last comedy 1Birth,n will be brought
out tonight for the llrst time at wallacks.
The last week Of "0thcilo', at Booths 10 an.
nounced. On Monday next '.The FOODS Revengen
viii be given aud Mr., Barrett will appear as Hamlet
on the following Wednesday, as; 99
Laura Keene WIN commence season at the Theatre
Fransais on April TO- under the management OF
Messrs Cunningham 4 Dow.
Daly's new play 'sHolizon" is now IN perfect
running ordor at the olympic, and In fair way FOR
long and successful run.
Mrs. Gilbert takes o benefit at the Fifth Avenue
tonight on which occasion the very last perform
ance OF Saratoga" win be given. = l$'s%
Nilsson sings for the last time tonight at the
Brooklyn Academy. - .&* =
''rhe Merry Wives Of windsor' Is the opera in
this evenings bill at the stadt.
seebach plays this evening at the Theatre Fran.
Gals for the benefit Of the artists OF her company.
The Llngards continue their successful engage
ment az Lima Edwin's pretty little theatre. N''
Aimee appears tomorrow night as ALa Grande
Ducnesse' Tor the first time at the Grand Opera
Only two weeks remalS for the .BIack % urooSm st
Nibio's, as "Rlchard ILL.," is set down for Easter
on tho same evening Newcomb 4 Arlington,s
M,nsres open their new place at Apollo Hall.
:. DAY and Nghr' s the title OF new sensation at
Mr.. Charles Mathews and his wiIe, whose names
are without rivals In comedy, have been secured by
Mr Mr. AugasIin DAILY and VIII shortly appear at the
Tne Cynocephalus No. ats the great attraction
this week OF the New York Circus. A.s,-.
The San Francisco Mlnstrels announce the last
week OF their season, and Will be succeeded by the
Royal Satsuma Japanese troupe. ~ .asA'A l,3
"Across The Contlnenr' still holds the boards at
WOODS, with the Ridden Hand' for q matinee
Johnny Thompson is ''On Handn this week at the
Bowery and will likely draw for month longer.
John Jack, the eminent Shakspearean actor Is in
town, and concentrates another tour. .rs -.
rsss. A SARATOGA CELEBRATION. ~ 1 r
on Saturday night, after the one hun6redth per-
formance OF Mr. bronson O. howard's amusing
comedy Saratoga at the Fifth Avenue theatre q
number OF ladies' and gentlemen. consisting OF the
leading members OF Mr.. Daly's company and
few invited guests, sat down to an elegant repast
IN the chair. more enjoyable evening could
scarcely be imagined. and the sma' wee hours had
far advanced before any one could tear themselves
away from the feast OF reason and now Of soul"
Appropriate speeches were made by Mayor Hall,
Alderman Lawrence Jerome, Congressman Roose-
veit, the ladies' OF the company and others. 1t was
hitting tribute to the pluck and talent Of young
American manager who has worked his way TO an
envabie position in All Incredibly short time and TO
the success OF genuine American comedy.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
A MURDER0US ArFRAY.

cpl Cut You Wild a Rnzor''-Two "Cullud
Pussons" Try to Dissect Each Oiher in a
Gin Shop.
Charles Landerway and John Long, both "cullud
pussons," went into the gin shop No. 81 sullivan
street late yesterday afternoon to get couple
Of drinks Of .Tingering Illness" and while there
commenced "cusslng' each other, in genuine old
cornfeld fashion, about certain Dinah whom
Landerway said Long must keep away from. as she
was his gal" Words ran high, and soon each
threatened TO demoish the other, when suddenly
Long yelled out, "Look hea ngger, you better lur
me alone, bekase ifyou don't 's' ~ss.ssss .ets
ILL cur YOU Wild RAZOR" 40
and, suitlng his action to his words whipped out an
old rusty tonsoral instrument and went for Lander
ways bread-basket upon which he inflicted a
severe wound. He also cut him across the
face, but not very severely, after which he
made tracks for home, where he was followed by the
wounded man, who In turn drove the blade Of
huge, murderous looking knife through his back
into his lungs. Both parties were arrested by officer
Gilmore and taken to the Eighth precinct station
house, where their wounds were dressed by neigh.
boring physician, when Long, who Is dangerously
injured, was removed to Bellevue Hospital, and
Landerway was locked up.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
CRIMINAL CR0MslIEN,
TO THE EDITOR oF TIE HnaALp:a

:
gs>sr@ s.. :. New YORK, March "a, 1871.
IN your issue Of Friday, in report Of the pro.
ceedings Of the Essex Market Police Court In case
where James NJ Cromelien was being examined on
o charge Of forgery, my name is mentioned in con.
nection with that q his wife. simply say that
every word of tnat statement ls Raae, malicious
port that IT Was given to your reporter by Crome,len
himself, therefore assert that when he gave 1t he
was stating that which he knew to be false The
Character OF this man Cr0melien Is too well known
In this community to need any elucidation at my
hands, and leave him to the Judgment Of the pub
and whose creduity he has imposed upon by the
make this statement for the information of those
who are unacqualnted with us, as even a refutatisn
OF his vile ISLANDERS are unnecessary to those who
know my standing and character In the community
shall take no notice hereafter or any statements
this man Cr0meien may make, but leave him to the
judgment OF the law and his own conscience, both
Of which he has so grossly outraged. BY inserting
the above you will much oblige
NJ. ]. NEWARK.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
YORK HERALD MONDAY MARCH a. 1s71-rRIpLE SHEET
sh obtained the poison; sne dod ~ la.c - 'D0

sh obtained the poison; she died as a,a.sr = =
%@esh @epl r. 4..ys, liung in the same h9pse tsf
aa thai Re SAN saw S6Sa dsGsasSa e a S9 TasH SM
!. EEarund' F4wlef, N. d.. OF 10 West Fpytyyanh
strset sestfed that about nalt-past niue Qfo5k OF
lhursoay evening he was called to see Mrs Brewer;
found her puseiess, extremely cold, mind clear,
perfectly conscious but indisp9sed to converse she
stonipcl, great thirst and vomiting;. IN answer
s resss suss0n k & Suasa we" ae bed sd and tase e
doing IS \ taItleif f4ss scsontalniins Paris green
was distoveped Mrs Brewer said she bag
AIKEN tho poison at one O'CLOCK IN the after
n9on, end, said she, al do not wish to take any
thlngi do not wish to get well;" the doctor re-
piled that would be necessary to 90 everything In
his power to saYe her life; the proper remedies
were prescribed, but she continued TO sink and ex
pred at half.past twelve O'Clock A. N. March ~,
eleven hours alter taking The poison.
In their verdict the jury found that deceased TOOK
per own life by swallowing Paris green, while labor
ing under temporary alteration OF MIND, March "a,
1871, 81 l33 West Forty fourth street.
Mrs. Brewer was nearly forty nine years OF age,
and native Of this city.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
"EOB1DY's CHlL LCReN."

This is the subject Of a lecture which Rev. Father
Nugent OF Liverpool proposes to deliver on Thurs
day evening next at Steinway Hail. The object Of
the reverend gentlemans visit to this country Is to
establish system Of juvenile and female immigra-
tion to the South and Texas. He is well known for
his untirnR efforts in behalf of the children OF the
country may be looked upon as the noblest work
which he has yet undertaken. His lecture has beep
highly commended by the press, and some papers
is SAID to be an eloquent speaker Is practical in his
views and few men have had more experience in
Father Hecker will preside on the occasion and the
admission IL to be free.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
ase. .eTate amount So far subscribed Is over twenty
NIonor. n Upited states Courts.

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aine millions, ..---..-4-.-.
Moneys In United States Courts.
The President has approved OF the bill requiring
that all moneys In the registry Of any court Of tho
United States or In the hands or under the control
OF any officers Of such court which were received In
any cause pending or adjudlcated shall, within
thirty days after the passage OF this act, be
deposited with the Treasurer or Assistant
Treasurer or designated depository OF the
United States, in the Dame ana to the
credit OF the court. All moneys hereafter
received are TO be deposited IN like manner; pro.
vded that nothing herein shall be construed to pre-
vent the delivery OF any such money upon security,
according to the agreement Of partes under the
direction Of the Court, No money Is to be with.
drawn. except by order Of the Judge or judges Of
the court respectively. II any person shall
knowingly receive from clerk or other
ofncer any money belonging to the registry
Of the Court as deposit loan or otherwise, he shall
be deemed guilty Of embezzlement, and on convic-
ton fined nve hundred dollars, Or imprisoned for .
term OF not less than one nor more than ten years.
or both, at the discretion Of the Court.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
FOUND DROWNED.

The body Of an unknown man was found IN Rari.
tan Bay, near the compass buoys, Off Sandy Hook,
on Saturday last. He Is supposed to have been
drowned. Had on when found q gray satinet or
cloth coat, with check wool lining; black satinet
pants with patch in the crotch, considerably worn,
white knit undershirt and drawers; white linen over.
shirt; blue cloth vest, buttoned high in the neck
with prunel buttons; grey woollen SOCKS with white
tops; black hair mixed with grey high laced shoes
with tips, half worn. Had in his pockets two Driar
wood pipes, one small the other arge calico tobac.
co or money pouch, home made; a pair OF woolen
gloves six feet high; age about fortyfve or htty.
Body supposed to have been In the water about three
or four weeks and very much decomposed.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
BAD FOR LAWYERS.

The First Jury Trial on Shelter island for
Forty Years.
For the first time in forty years jury trial was
held at Shelter Island. The case was an action
brought to recover the earnings boat sub-let to
third party. A verdict was given for the plaintiff
at the trial before the Justice, but the defendant
appealed to the County Court and the Judge de-
cided there was no cause for action. The case
excited considerable interest on tho Island.
The mails for Brldgehampton are now being car
rled by way OF the branch railroad. MI Charlick,
President or the Long Island road, proposed TO
carry them II the people would pay the expense VI
carriage from the depot
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
THE COAL QUESTION.
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PITTsBURG, Pa, March 26, 1871.
At o convention OF the Allegheny county miners,
held here yesterday resolutions were adopted pro-
testing against the system Of Weighing coal and
other alleged grievances on the part of proprlctors
The New York herald., 1871-03-27

4 PRACTICAL ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF TEMPER.
ANoE.-Joseph Holland, OF Ciaremont n. H., re.
htes that he anu or,y-nYe OF his associates signed
the pledge 0f total abstinence forty years ago; that
IT, and that he is To-day the only one alive. That IL
very PRACTICAL argument IN favor 0f temperance.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
Subscriptions to the New Loan.
The following are among the subscriptions to the

t|corce Opdyke & Co.. New York, ,.........S10 100 900
EastOn National Bank. Pennsylvania. 100000
National Exchange Bank Columbus, ONO. 100000
First National Bank Westfeld, Mass. l01,00O
6hawmut National Bank, Boston. Mass ...... $4,000
Second National Bank, Boston, Mass. 250.000
National Bank Of Commerce, Philadelphia. 100000
Miners National Bank, Pottsvile, Pa...... 100000
First National Bank Allegheny, Pa......... 10000
Farmers Deposit National Bank, Pittsbnrg. 100000
Farmers National Bank, Ripley. ............ $4,000
First National Bank, Portland, Me-. 200. 900
Lincoln National Bank, Bath, Me- ........... 10000
First National Bank, cincinnati, Ohio. ...... 14S5
Merchants National Bank, Providence, II. l. 100000
First National Bank, Tamaqua, Pa. a......... 10000
Taunton National Bank, Mass. ............. 10000
First National Bank, Battle Creek Mich. -. 100000
Poughkeepsie National Bank, n. Y.........: 174,500
First National Bank, Norristown Pa..... 175,000
newport National Bank, R.I.............. i $4,000
Parkersburg National Bank, Vest Virginia.. 125,000
Merchants National Bank Dayton, Ohlo.. 100000
" Ihomas Gaie, Troy, N. .Y................ 100000
SUBSCRIPTION or private party through
DreXci CO., Philadelphia. .....,......... $4,000
SOUS, ,UOU
In addition to tho above there was subscribed,
In amounts ranging from ten thousand to seventy
I'VE thousand dollars at least ono million. The
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07
spread the Truth.

- Some medical men Insist that II is nndignifed
10 advertise remedy, however valuble il may
be. Queer reasoning this. 1t is like saying that
an article which the world needs should be hid
I'm N corner-that benefits and blessings mny be
too widely disutfsed--that the means of pro-
tecting aud restoring health should be close
monopoly, and not accessible to all. The ar
rument Is bad. II is worst than that; 1t 10
sshsssam. Suppose Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
-.sa'v ute specific for dyspepsia, biipasness
and debility-had never been known beyond
the repertoire OF the faculty, what would hare
been the consepuence7 Instead OF curing and
inyirofa fatiag millions, the good effects OF the
preparation would have been confined TO .
comparative few. There is tho highest author
itv for saying that light shonln not be hid under
4 hnshci that whatever is excellent should be
placed ss o city on hill, where all mon IN
bake cognisanre oft. II Is upon this principle
that the Btters have been adyestised and esns
tinue to be advertised in every newspaper Of
any prominence in the western hemisphere, and
that the spontaneous testimonials In its favor
have been translated intoail written 1an guagcs.
Thonsads enjoy perfect health to-day whs
would be- langashing ON beds of sickness IL the
hawspapers had mot spread fhe tnsssh scish regard
10 fhis aseqaated invigorant and corrs.tics far
aud vide. Suppose profits been reaped from
fhia publicity. Is that any argument against
IL : III the public health has been protected ; u
lives have been saved Ii the feeble have been
atronr rthsned and the sick restored, great good
Aas been accomplished; and who 50 mean ~ 70
erudre % exertions thus directed their fair re-
Waxdf
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07
NEW ADTE'RzisENE.A1lS
TIE NEW FOOD.

For a few cents yon can buy.
Of your Grocer or Druggist .
package Of SEA MOSS FARINE,
made from pure Irish Moss, or
Carrageen, which will make
sixteen quarts of Blanc Mango,
and q like quantity OF Pud-,
dings, Custards, Creams, Char
lotte Russo, &c. 1t is the
cheapest, healthiest, and most
delicious food in the world. 1t
makes a splendid Dessert, and
has no equal as a light and
delicate food for Inyalids and
Children. ~
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07

We were shown to-day the papers, issued
from head quarters at Washington, passing
cree over the general stage, boat and railroad
lines from this place to New York City and
back, our esteemed friend and townsman +. A.
Robb, for the purpose Of receiving from the
Government free Of charge, IN artificial leg,
I'm place Of one lost by him while fighting In
ahe South to maintain and pefpetuats that
Government, which has given as the psoad
name Of Americans end citizens Of the United
States. May be have . safe and pleasant jour.
ney, receive the best limb ever manufactured,
and return safely to enjoy the society Of hia
numerous friends.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07

On Monday night, Prof. Hermann enter
tained n large crowd at Phys Hall. Amer per-
forming number Of slippery hand tricks, be
impersonated the Hon. Miss Black, In her
speech on Women's Rights. We had witnessed
this twice before, yet the piece was acted 90
admirably, that. In spite Of tho presence Of
large company Of ladies, Wa, In common with
all present, indulged In many fall.breasted
laugh. He nsxtappearsdin In . speech, calculated
ss buriesque on certain Jndge, who nade o
speech at the Court House, not long since, ON
the future Of Oregon. The performances wound
mp with the inimitabie play, the African Msgi-
sian. Believing that person may " lsph and
gro phat," We advise eli who think the same,
20 visi. Prof u. whenever opportunity Offers,
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07

II you fei dull, drowsy, debilitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly, poor
appetite snd tongue coated, yon are suffering
from Torpid Liver or " Billousnesa," and
nothing win cure you 30 speedily and perma-
Medical Discovery. Ttalse cures the worst lin
Gering Coughs, ut tho eanss stime siren ngthening
and purifying the whole system. Remember
that DIR. Pierce's private U. 9. Government
Revenue Stamp beariuE upon it hia portrait,
name, and address, hupon every bottle Of the
Genuins. Sold by dnggiats Us
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07

We call attention TO che weather record for
1870, furnished us..by MFR. T. Pearcs, Of Eola, In
this county. By referring to the Report for
1869, We find the coolest weather in December
of that year was on the .21st, being 24s. The
warmest on the 18th, 49,. In December, 1870
we end the lowest temperature on the 22nd,
200. The highest ON the 29th and seth, SOC
Mean temperature for December 1859, SIC
Mean temperature for December 1870, 33s,
showing four degrees more Of frostin December
1870 than in the same month Of 1869.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07
state Items.

City cured Bacon and Hams are
plentiful, selling . low rates. Oregon
meats have preference, even at en-.
hanced rates. Sales have been made
of 5000 lbs Oregon bacon for Utah, al
Ito. We quote Cal. city-cured hams
at I2113c !; do Bacon 143@153, dc
lard. 1l4@123c; Oregon lard in wood
1904.
The railroad track, on Wednesday
had been laid to point for miles south
of Albany.
The passenger depot will soon be in
readiness for occupancy.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07
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Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-07

New Years dinner. Our friend Hobart and hi.
smsabie lady, never forget their friends. On New
Years day, We had the pleasure Of partaking
I'm company with an agreeable assembly OF
ladies and gentlemen, Of splendid dinnsr nj
ahe residence of .H.-All enjoyed themselves
and We shall loag remember the ocsasiOn, with
Eel ngs Of gratitude.