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The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
The Hotel de Vile.

The following, going the rounds of the press, records scene in the city of Paris which was witnessed only little more than century ago. Civilization has made gigantic strides in Europe, since l757; for scene like that described would, to-day, be regarded as di.graceful even in Pekin, the city of Mexico, or any other city of half-civilized people, on the face of the globe:
 Strange and terrible scenes witnessed from the windows of the Hotel de Vile have been enacted on the Place de Greye (now Place del Hotel de Ville) in days not very far re- moved from ours One of these occurred on Monday, March 2s, l757. All the windows that commanded view at the square were filled with noble ladies and gentlemen, splen- ddly attired. It was a dazzling blaze of gold embroidered garments, of glittering or ders, of floating plumes, and priceless gems. The assemblage was radiant and gay. chatting and laughing; and yet from time to time eager looks were bent upon a space in the centre of the square, surrounded by palisades, and guarded by horse and foot. Was there to be q tournament What was the prom ised entertainment which had attracted so many gallant gentlemen, and so many beau tiful and high-born ladies 2 sort oe thrill running through the assembled thousands, A sudden silence preceded the appearance on the square of pale, slender man, who ad- vanced surrounded by guards and officers of justice The lugubrious procession halted.
 The prisoner, for such he was, was stripped. bound, ifonsd, and laid upon the scalToid in the centre of the palisades. Then followed the most horrible scene that the imagination can conceive. The right hand of the suffer CT, which held knife, was burned. He ut tered terrible cry as the member cracked in the blaze, and was then silent and looked at the charred stump with mournful atten. ton. Then the executor tore out pieces of flesh from his arms and legs, and poured into the flesh mixture of melted lead, boiling oil, hot pitch, wax and sulphur, at which, says the official report, the aforesaid crim. nal cried out at several intervals, My God Strength Strengthr % Lord, My God, have pity on mel Q Lord, my God, how suffer Lord, my God, give me fortitude 2 As during the burning of his hand, he ut- tered cries at the inhiction of each fresh tor. ture, then became calm and silent. and pa- tiently contemplated his wounds.
 Four young and vigorous horses were then harnessed Co his limbs, but though they pulled with all their strength, and though the ex. tension Of the members was prodlgious they did not succeed in quartering the sufferer un. tIl the surgeons knife had scored the joints The victim lived till the last limb was torn from his body, and then only gave up the ghost. His mangled remains were thrown upon pile of wood and burned to ashes
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
LEGAL.
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hercby given tha, in r ra-nn,., ,,
 c the Probate Iou r' the County Of YayansI rer T %der " - '-=.i- "ii '.f- s.s asS gs Sos-,ni-r r,5 the undersigned Admnistrsiof of said e,as , public auction to Inc h'gfes, bidder for en.b .,. s' confirmation by said Probate t,art on Monde, H ID m a 70 o'clock n. l~7l n front of ,s, S noer nr ln the town ." Prescott all the right title insrs, S u'e vi te sad ines'aie a, The time of his death sa @ W" tgh ue and iherest that tie said e.taie bss s u eu"n oi law of otherwise other than CT Ip .ddi op Ina, ot the sad iniesAte ai the time of hi, death ~
 70 u ''i'"n ll.'es parcels tracts lot of land i, s"" h"'ng in 'h" '"''ry "i Naya;a aaa !.g lows to-wit. ir.
 The buildings erected by said Johnson during ts, u, nme on ihe Ranch known Uncle Ro,ys ir r1,., - Valley. Also one hundred and sixty scr-s ,f r,us,,, land situated lying and being immediately n,th s ,a @ilmh'ng ih" ranch known es lusis R,ss, in Yi,tal valley Alec The interest of said de, rssa-I u .,, Y. known as inc Deep Wash Station oa ,l,s A tween Wickenburg and Ia paz s'"S' ue
 By JoHN HOWARD Au'y Prescott, November iC lsfl
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

The punishment had lasted hours, and night closed upon the horrible scene. The name of the victim whose torturcs were contem- plated with satisfaction by the most refined ladies of the Kingdom, was Robert Francis Damiens, and his crime that of stabbing Louis Ky. with knife. The king was very slightly wounded, but terribly alarmed. The assassin was arrested on the spot His mo tive was religious fanaticism, the king being at variance with the Archbishop of Paris and hostile to certain pretensions of the Church. No one but king would have ordered such a diabolical punishment to be inflicted But what monsters of cruelty the great majority of monarchs have been.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

The latest frog story is quite startling. The reptile was delivered from slab of solid rock, way down in Connecticut, within which it must have remained encased since the creation of the world. It died of ad- miration, upon beholding the sun. and was immediately transferred to bottle contain ing alcohol to be sent to Yale College, when some man with better appetite for whisky than for science drank the alcohol and threw the ancien: denizen of earth into gutter.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

The rebellion in Mexico is progressing as we'll as can be expected under the present impoverished condition of the people. Por- firio at the head of 3,0JO men, is at Vera Cruz, and the national forces are marching to meet him. At Matamoras the rebels are gaining strength. Juarez, however, is conf dent of his power to crush the rebellion for the present.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
NOTICE. .

Mt A. H. Whiting having disposed of hs iss<rss, ..s retired from the firm of Hooper Whiting Co n. ..A hrn has bees dissolved sy mufanl consent and ts bus will t> carried and cuadueisd zs bsr-ss,, .. san franoisco Cal, Ar,1ona City and Ehr.nb-rg A. T. by Win B. Hoop-r, Jsmes N. Barney and JoAn s C.ry under he firm nans and style of wm- E. Hooper ( G who al liabilities and vii collect ali ds.s uf "a. said old firm.
 tsign.d) WI R. HOOPER A. T. WHITING
 JAS M BARSEY. JNO. S CARR ArrnuA City A. T.. October al IsTi
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

Here is the opinion which the Austin RersiUe gives regarding the probable result of the suit entered against the Tiger Company by William E. fleeson:
 "won't William B without Fleece-on il he buck against the Tiger Company and law yers, and Vincent Colyer and those cussed Apaches for few months Poor lamb! we fear son
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Administrators Notice. Estate of ABREHAM HENNrNo pee,s

N"ue" !. h",shy gi,ss io ib. crediior, of .,J .p sns hsfing eis~s AgAihsi tho exiats of Abr.h.r tI ning dsasa,sd, to present tue sAne uith h. ~ ss vouchers io the undersigned, Adlnis,raiot A, hi il' of business hi Prescott IavsTs osuaty Ayi,on. a' nfy' "hhn ooe year irum inc hrst publieatDo of t m ucs, or the same will ba forever sr,ei .nI sr I @ ns isd.bied o .aid es'aie hersy r-qas.s ,s sa,. L mediate TaJ neni. 'S n'
 GEO C. CARY. AdniuI,,,,o. Prescott, A. T.. Nov. itA. X. D Is1 Nf
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

Public interest IS once more directed to- ward Laura D. Fair, the San Francisco mur- deress Her case was announced to come up before the Supreme Court on the 25th.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing be,w-sa Las.. Jewell and fredriok w Shoholu under th. nam. s,l. and hra oi Jewell & Co, tis day dissolved by na,s. consent
 All debts due said firm will be collected by l. J.r,u and all caifn. agARs; said hrm vi be settled hY h,
 l. E. JEWELL
 FRED. W. sIIoHOLK Dated rrr,eou October O. ls7I.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Dissolution of Co-Partnership'

Notice Is hereby given hal the is r ,ss sr. naus s4 existing between fhs updefs gnsa % .L,. day dssolTed Y nuuai consent The business ai m Iss n vao i,aons is City. viii he coopusd by e S w. M p5s 5,a. sas hs s authorized to receive and recei 5er. against he ss firm musi te presented for Tay ymehn,' ro N. BRYAN
 All. PEEPLts, yuItnr' City Ahnen'' ,s., THOMAS GRA'Ls September 20th ls'l )
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Administrators Notice. Estate Of c. sCHRADER, Deceased

Notice is hereby given to he creditor, oS s,A all - sn. having claims asins, tho estate of C. Seh,.Is, d ceased To present the same. with ihe proper voleh. "a, the undersigned Admnisator at his plss, of l,,.. ', Prescott NavaIai county. ArIoua Territory uhhis o. from ihe hr.t publication of this naice ar tbs . VIII bs ofever barred All persons indebted m sd .. are hereby requested to make immediate rarm,snt
 NJ WORMsER Aduiui.tr.,sr Prescott. 4. T. Nov. f;h A D. ls7i 3-
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

The oo-,arinsrship herotnio~ existing hsi-ees . Miller n. A. Jastro ard B. A. Hnssry, 1ndsT me t'~ name and style of E. A iiuSssy Co, a ssr0a Ct! AriIonR is thi, day dissolved by mutual cosssnt II Jas'ro retiring Orn ths concern and 5. C. hhsf D. A. Hnssey assuming an liabilities and collect all d.Ds
 sc MILLER,
 H. A JAsTR0.
 BA HUsskT. Prescott September 10, ls7l.
 Tn. undersigned win carry he hnsHes Of us , se Arm Of H. A. Hnssey k Co. uusef the sfm name @ M. Ter Hussey and respectfully soei continuance o' 'A C. MILLER
 KA HUssEY. Prescott, September 70 ls7l- Sp~''
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
PRESCOTT.
D. HENDERSON < BRO,

D. HEN NDEh SUN ~ Dho-,
 Wholesale and Retail Dealcr iu' Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, Clothing, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Tnware, Glassware, Crockery, Mining and Farming Tools, Paints, Glass,
 Oils, Putty, Stationery,
 Cutlery, Confectionery, Periumcry, Guns, Pistols, Ammunition, Medicines, Cai!dTca's
 Toys, Fireworks, 6c. TAsy particularly invite the special attention of Farmers to their AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, consisting Of all kinds of
 Pl0,os, Cuitirdtors. Dopbie Shorsl Plows, Seed Soueys and IPhesJbdrrors, Also. of the trade, to their
 Fine Stock of Liquors, All of which they will sell lower than any other usder.
 Central Arzoua. Give them a call before parchAsng elsewhere.
 D. HENDERSON S FRO. Prescott Aukyl.s I1 ls7O
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

requested o make immess= Faysasa; ;. sl-s nfO the affair. of The old trn mus, bs closed q; sSss
 s-p21ws
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
pIONEER DRUG STORE.

Prescott R Arizona. On hand and for ssle,-
 Halps Bdlsdrl for h< Lungs
 IoDn:'"f' Sar'1P"r''Id'
 BrisioPs
 Ll1lPs |"
 Ayers Cherry PsctoTa!,
 Agw Cure,
 Osgoods India Choldgogu>,
 BrOten's Jdn,aicd Ginger,
 Perry DaDis's Pain Raler,
 Goodalss Catarrh R,medy,
 Broten's Bronchial 7rochss,
 Brydh's Pulnonie Wafrs,
 D.. Dspins' Pitch Lo,eage,
 Koatings Cough "
 JdyRs's Patent Hsiiciaes, And, In fact, a full assortment of all the Patent Medicines usually found in drug stores. Toilet Soaps, FaHcy Articles, Psrfunery, And large supply Of Dispensing Medicines. V. B.--Physcians' prescriptions carefully and accurately compounded. q. D. KENDALL. tP- Dr. KsudalI. oasce--Iu rear of Drug Store. Prescott, April 24, lSGs.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
EHRENBERG.
To the Merchants, Traders & Station Keepers of Northern Arizona, Greeting: VIM, B. HOOPER & CO.,,
 Have Established WHOLESALE JOBBING HOUSE
 EHRENBERG,A A. IT,.

 Where they offering TO THE TRADE n large and magnificent stock of Staples in the va0us Ds. required by the merchants and traders throughout Arizona and selling less pces CASH than they can be laid down there for by any no' having the same feee th' house psss.es which consist of experienced resident partner nhe New York and Francisco markets where they BUY FOR CASH or IMPORTERS, import their own stock direct and in large quantities Orders by letter filed with and attention and at PRICES ss though the partie. were themselves present
 Being the esntBcors for the transportation of Govern eat supplies from this point to all military poss and hay ing sufficient transportation ooSsrSTY oS HAND, can furnish all ps traders ,o better advantage and in isss time tsan any other house also forward any and all merchandise sehinsry other articles sonsgn to
 i5- Highest price paid fur Hides, Bullion, or any ether marketable article produced in the country.
 VIM E. HOOPER & co. Ehrenborg A. T.. August l5 ls7l
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
VIM. E. HOOPER, X O., AND DEALERS IN
 General Merchandise, ARIZONA CITY, A IT. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
 BOA CALIFORNIA STREET, IF Q Drawer 9po) SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. JAS N. BARNEY. JOHN s. CARR.
 Ehr,nberg. ArToua City.

Our facilities for purchasing and arrangements for -- ing fully completed and now ofer TO ThE TRADE
 Pull Stock cf Merchansii-c in each department com prisng all arsIes enqursd fVt and .sabe throughout ths Territory.
 We sell ai snan advances FOR cAsH' and are positive H |. the benefit of every Interior Merchant to buy of u,-inssad Of in San Frlncisoo esswbefethersby avoiding the expenses and annoynnc.s of bong abd teiou, journey and less Of re. moNhi tipss sary their purchases enabling them o incrense their prohts with the iess capital invested
 Order. by letter receive careful attention the same though the parties themselves present
 Is a word GUsRaSrEE sArIsrAcTios in prices, quality quantity. and assortment of goods.
 Currency and Bullion received at latest San Franelsco quotations or sold hs of may be de- sired. VIM. n. HOOPER co.
 Arirona City A. T., Sept lsL lsT0l
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

rF'- HIank 5tining Ehd aattoIaIua Deeds, sPsciHi and Centgat Powers-af-Attarnsy, etc., for cate at the 9ltner Ofics. .....
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

The eo-partRershp bsrs,salr- sssiS~x bst~.sN ] l.. Miller, s c. Miller and H. A JAstrs under the firm aad style of Miller Jas;ro k ths day dissolved by tusl oonssnt II A. Jas;rO retiring rofn the h1siness Al liabilities assumed by J. l.. & c. Nllsr, ssd Al .s.;s collected by ihs same.
 |. MILLER
 s. c. MILLER
 R A JAsTKO
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25

The undersigned will carry ths basis,ss oi 'hs ss firm of Miller Jasiro under tho hrn oi Miller Re. and respectfully solicit coutis oi tks patronage BbsraIly oxtsnd~a sO the late firm.
 IL MILLER
 SC. MILLER Prescott, ArsgnA, Sept. lS ls7l.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
Dissolution Of Co-Partnsrship.

AriIosa cI,y. A T. oeio5e. .i. I.ri. -. '
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-11-25
MARIC0PA COUNTY.

W. B. HELLrsos. KILLINGS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-10
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY lSQUADKUPLE
EUROPEAN STEAMSHIPS.

EUROPEAN sTEAMsHIrS $4,000.
A DvERrIsENknrs FoR THE NEW YORK HERALD
Received AT BRANCH OFFICE,
I,sAs BROADWAY,
THREE DOORS ABOVE rHIRrYFIRsr srREgr.
ADVERTISEMENTS ARE RECEIVED FROM A. N.
TILL P. n. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR AT OFFICE
RATES. NO EXTRA CHARGE OF ANY KIND.
EXTRA NOTICE
WILL REMOVE IN A FEW DAYS TO OUR LARGER
OFFICE. 1885 BROADWAY. NEARLY OPPOSITE OUR
PRESENT PLACE.
oNDoN AND NEW YORK STEAMSHIP LINE.
Inc n1s css, steamships Of this line viii be despatched
fARAsA ces SNF' R1 H.st Sat. oe. IS
sas so cabin. u.s. .ser.s $50
FOR freight RssiTis 11SsBE'y aAsprswALL Agents
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PACKET coxPANY's
iron mail steamship sYrrc,.
Captain n rraumrsn wl san On October TO- 1871 Al
taking passengers from Ne. SOTk Plymouth London.
First CABIN $40 Second Cabin ss Storage $780, :oa
tn. HARMON iys a . 80 YSs s.sss si y cid
KUNnARDT CO, {. j.. ElchHRD BoAs,
81 Broad street. N. r No. barclay street. \. z.
:sn p a s !:
CITY CITY 0F NEw H4EK Th,rsday, October u ~ n.
CITY oF BALTIMORE. Thursday, October ls 10 A. NJ
and each succeeding saturday THURSDAY pier
49,. PAYABLE In Gold Payable in Currency.
IS s'Sss'iss
also Forwarded 10 asvrs Hamburg sweden
Norway and Denmark Mt reduced rates.
Tickets be bought moderate persons
wishing to send for their friends
Fer further information apply at the Companys Office
JOHN g. DALE, Agent
Is Broadway, New York.
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WILL REMOVE IN FEW DAYS TO OUR LARGER
OFFICE, LESS BROADWAY. NEARLY OPPOSITE OUR
PRESENT PLACE.
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EXTRA NOTICE.

.rrrL REMOVE IL FEW DAYS 10 OUR LARGER
OFFICE, 1855 BROADWAY. NEARLY OPPOSITE OUR
PRESENT PLACE
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A NAN COOK WANTS A eITUATfoG-Is A GOOD
"A carver. salary r9aersis. Aldrcss BLAKE, Herald
Ell
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EXTRA NOTICE.

riLL r y. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR AT OFFICE
RATES. NO EXTRA CHARGE or ANY KIND.
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EXTRA NOTICE.

WILL REMOVE IN PEW DAYS TO ORR Ia RcEn
OFFICE, l,sss BROADWAY. NEARLY OPPOSITE QUE
PRESENT PLACE
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lArASTEp-sErERAL GOOD DREssNAKERs: AIS
W young lady TO esrn The business. Apply al ~. CUE
RAA's, it7 E@at .stb st., basement deer.
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INAErED--A COON o.E WHO PERFECTLY TX
w cerssnis er husiaess good city references. required
hpplv ita e.. fsd st. us dsg, before :. o'eloca
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SITUATIONS wAxrxo MALES.


VIrAHTED-BY YOUNG NAN, SCOTCH, SITUA-
tion porter In warehouse hotel has been
clerk ses no object, work wanted Address PokfEk
box las Herald oiire.
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VarANTED--A YOUNG WOMAN AS GOOD COOK ANI
w lsGndrrss; references required Apply al 81 os oil.
ei. tsEenlea. door.
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CoACHMEN AND GARDENERS.

A MARRIED MAN. WITHOUT CHILDREN, WANTS A
"A situation coachman and groom; understands his hus
three years. references from last employer
Call at ainor's harness STORE, 81 MON square,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-31
The Ln,es, war News.

Dispatches. dated London, 25th inst,
say that rumors are current that Paris
capitulated to the Prussians. 1t is true
that BISMARCK and FAyRE had an inter
view, but the result is not known BIS
MARcK demanded the following:
"The forts are to be garrsoned by
Germans 1.-The regulars and Gardes Mo-
bile to be sent to Germany. The Province
of Champagneto be held as pledge for
the payment Of the war expenses. Alsace
and Lorraine to be yielded to Germany
Paris to receive no garrison, the protec
ton of the city to be confided to the Ma
tional Guards, who will not be disarmed.
The Germans will then negotiate terms OF
peace. and France be left to reconstruct
the Government. These propositions
are combatted on the side of the French
as too severe. tits unknown at this hour
what abatement may take place."
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A SQUARE EACK Down.
The schencs.Campbeil Contest,
Meeting Of "Acsive and Thought.
f1l" Republicans at Dayton.
The Contest Declared on.
[From the DAYTON Journal, 25th.

lIfoAi tiiO Ooy ton oUufAai, Sueul
At meeting of the Republican Ex-
ecutiye Committee, last night, it was de-
cided after conference with active and
thoughtful members of the party, to
discontinue proceedings in the Third
District Congressional contested election
case The Committee were led to this
conclusion by the appointment of Cen
eral Schenck to the British mission, and
by the fact that the passage of the bill
receding the jerisdictioE of the Soldiers
Home to the State of Ohio will accom-.
pllsh the main object Of the party in
making a contest. General. Schenck
himself declined, from the beginning, to
make any contest for any other purpose
than to vindicate the right Of the yeter-
ans to vote, and We feel at liberty to
publish. that he declared, that if Colonel
Campbell should be ousted by 3 vote OF
the House, and the seat was awarded to
him, he would promptly resign it. His
language upon the subject of the contest
whcn,the subject was first broached, was
prompt, emphatic and decisive. The
Committee, after csnvassing the subject
fully. but without consulting General
Schenck, UNANIMOUSLY, as we under
stand, concluded to drop the matter
So that L. D.. Campbell will represent
the Third District in the Forty-second
Congress.
Isn't it just possible that some of the
"Active and Thoughtful" Republicans
at Dayton received a portion Of. that
fund of $4,000 ard didn't want TO be
exposed?
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all wild and uncultivatee land yields
nothing these and many other reasons
might be shown why real properly
should be reduced on the assessed value.
But it was claimed by banker the
other day, in my presence, that while
real property had been standing on the
duplicate ever since the last general as
sessment at fixed rate, personal prop
erty had increased in value from, twenty
to sixty per cent therefore realty should
be raised in proportion and so stand for
the next ten years. I submit that this
would be unjust and ruinous, from the
fact that the prices of all things are on
the decline and will, likely, within the
next ten years come down as low as they
were ten years ago. Now, it's my hum
BILE opinion that we have false estimate
on all of our property and are, as peo-
pie and State, not quite as rich as we
sometimes imagine ourselves to be, and
might profit by taking some lessons on
economy and prudence; our wealth has
been greatly increased by the amount
and value of our currency, hot by IN
crease of property we have, but very lit
tie increase in number of bushels of
grain, or pounds Of wool, beef or pork,
in fact but very little increase in any
thing real or tangible; it is chiefly In i'm
aglnation. w..
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More San Domingo.

The fact mas leaked out that Govern
or Morton's resolutions were intended
to cover the retreat of the President
Morton found His Excellency in such
an unhappy condition with his policy,
that he cunningly devised this scheme
to relieve him. The annexation had
failed, and its enemies were bent upon
awkward Investigations that could not
but end unhappy for the Administration,
and SO Morton proposed the Commiss-
ion that should 60 to and return from
San Domingo, fetching vast stores of
information. If the report proved IA
vorable, Grant could hide behind it; if
unfavorable, it gave him decent, grace.
ful opening for retreat. The fact is, the
Commission can not teach us anything
more IAN we know already. What San
Domingo has been, is and probably ever
will be. is within reach Of any school
boy, and the further fact that a corrupt
ring will alone be benefited by annexa-
ton, we all know. Respecting the last.
it is not likely that this ponderous com
mittee will learn much. They are no,
the sort of men to dive into that kind
of inquiry, and, if they did, they are
not the sort Of men to make the expo
sure.-DoNN PIATT, Haeh. Cor. Gin
Com.
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THAxks-To Capt, G. W. THoMpsox
for 1 copy Of the New Orleans Times.
Professional wits.

The half.dozen professional wits who
lay claim to the mantle of the lamented
WARD, having gone up like rockets are
coming down very much IKE sticks.
MAxK TWAIN, who is beyond question
che keeensk among them, shows sad
falling Of in the late numbers of the
t7oldxy. Where We look for hnmor we
Ind IN tempered snarliag.
JOSH BlLI1xGs' last "Allminax is very
dreary reading, compared with his first.
He repeats himself over, and over, and
over aeain.i
BEKr HARTE made himself famous
with bis sHeathcn Chinee, and nearly
everything he has written since is pal
pabse imitation of it.
NAsBr's bad spelling has become fat
~ ditch water. Anan may drag through
columns Of it without finding anything
but the silliest driveling.
CozRY O'LANUs, TIE Far CoxTRlBUroR,
and others Of their class, never attained
10 anything but an occasional idea.
We need new crop of wits.