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The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

The New York Herald is valued at
50, 900, 900, and is owned by Commo>
dore James Gordon Bennett, Jr.,
having been presented TO him by his
father
The Evening Post was valued by
John j. Cisco and two other referees,
some months since at S1.250,O00.
The New York World is valued at
81 100000. More capital was sunk
to make it than any other newpaper
ever started in this or any other com,
try,
The Tribune i, valued at 5000
600, and could not be purchased for
that amount.
Tho Evening Mail is valued at
$l5o,00O Cyrus w. Field lately
purchased one shLd interest in it for
$4,000.
Tho Evening Telegram Is valued at
100000 aul is not for sale.
The New York Sun is valued at
$1,000, ,00o anl pays I per cent on
larger amount.
The Commercial Advertiser is val
ued At s25o, coo, but it would take
larger sum to purchase it.
The Journal Of Commerce is valuel
1T $500, 600.
The Daily and Weekly News are
yalucl at $4,000
The daily circulation Of the News
and sun approximate closer than any
other two daily newspapers in the
city
The York Star, Mr.. Joseph How
ards paper, is valued at s5Co,000, Luz
is not for sale.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

Versatile, September 2.-Tho ac-
ccptance Of Thiers for the Presidency
by the assembly was not because the
assembly were content with Tbiers on
his own terms or afraid Of bis rosigna-
ton, but because they could get no
one else to take his place The Due
DAumerle's final refusal determined
the vote for the bill. McMahon,
Changaruior and President Grevy were
asked. but they all refused. Grcvy
declared himself moro Of a republican
than Thiers, and the others said they
were unwilling to become a protozt for
disodcrs.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

Our correspondent from Mineral
Springs take a view of the situation
which must meet with the hearty ap-
proval Of fair minded and thoughtful
people of this county. lie is man
whose opinions and suggestions are
always worthy Of the most serious con-
sideration, and we hope the gentlemen
whose names appear in thcco mmunica-
ton and to whom it is in a great meas
ure addressed, will take his suggestions
under adviscment, and give them that
calm drlibcralioa which the subject
demands. Who will take the lcau?
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

At q District School Meeting of
District No. 81, held at the Seymour
Academy, in said District on the 2nd,
inst it was resolved that two hundred
dollars be raised for free school pur,
poses for said Distr;ctby taxation accoy
ding to law That we have tried the
present system Of collecting and dis
tr.buting the free school money, and
have proved tia failure.
That it is the the sense Of this meet
ing that the Trustee should be a
bonded officer, and empowered to col
lee, the Special School tax, and pay the
same to teachers withou; its passing
through the hands Of all the officers in
the State. And That it is the sense OF
this meeting thatit would be best to
have no more free Schools until there
is money on hand to pay for the same.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

Among the manuscripts which were
probably burned in the recent couaag-
raticn Of the archepiscopal palace at
Bourges, in France, the most remark
able was, without doubt, the order for
the execution Of Jesus Christ. which
was the cpersonal property Of the family
De Ia Tour d Auyergne, The order
runs thus.
Jesus Of Nazareth, of ;ho Jewish
tribe of Juda, convicted of impostwe
and rebellion against the divine author
/ ity of Tribarius Augustus, Emperor
of the Romans, having for this sacrilcco
b,cn condemned to die on the cross by
sentence Of ,hc Judge, Poutius PLATE,
on the prosecution oi our lord, Ilcrod,
/ lieutenant of the Emperor of Judca,
shall be taken Tomorrow morning, the
23d day Of the iJes Of March, to thC
usual place Of punishment, under the
escort Of a company Of the Prntorian
guard. The so-callcd King of the
Jews shall be taken out by the Strun-
can gate, All the public officers and
the subjects of the Emperor are
directed to lend their aid to the oxecu,
ton Of this sentence: CArEL.
Jerusalem, 22d day Of the idcs OF
March, year of Rome 7S3."
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

\ young lady in meditation fancy
free writes as follows concerning the
omniprcscot lovers who frequent Ma
cara: Il feel Ikea wrctched marplot.
I'm constantly running across them in
unexpected places, intcrrupting some
tender passage, or hearing bits Of love-
making that are not intended for me
to hear and I'm heartily tired with
attempting to look unconscious, and
pretending that l have neither eyesnor
ears. actually can't 60 anywhere
with a feeling Of safety. Balconies
and reception rooms arc forbidden
ground, aud the parlor, which / used
to haunt, has been taken possession of
by the musical couple, so that ark OF
sefugc is closed to me. Goodnight
In going to bed in sheer selEdelense.' -
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

The mails and all cars and passen~
gers from Charleston are refused adj
miltanco into Savannah in consequence
of fear of the yellow fever
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

and working while it is day, for unles'
they do, the hour may come when no
man will be permitted to work.
4 VOTER.
Mineral Springs, Sept. lst ISL
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

The Washington Telegraph, which
receives a pretty liberal patronage from
this city, seems inclined to throw cold
water on our railroad from Camden to
that point, it barely noticed the organi-
zation, weare satisfied howoyerby other
means that the citizens of Washington
and along the line are alive to the i'm
portance Of this project and will lend it
all the aid in their power. -CaHlcR
Democrat.
Not 50 fast, neighbor. Its long
established custom of ours, to speak ad,
yisedly when we do speak Make haste
slowly, friend Hill, and when we get
ready to throw cold water on the enter
prise referred to, we will try to make
ourself easily understood. But let US
have our time. This much, however,
we will say now-we are in favor Of
any railroad enterprise that promises
to be substantial ia its character and
successful in furnishing us with reliable
and direct connection with the live
world,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

A secret organization, known as IN G
'Irnion League United Sons Of Ameri
ca" composed principally of young
working men, isforming in Cincinnati tC
oppose Roman Catholicism in all ii
shapes. All nationalities viii be AL
mitled.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

The Chillicothe Constitution has the
following to say about the st. Louis
Times, to every word ofwhich we give
our unqualified concurrence; "As a
newspaper, the Times is one Of the best
in St. Louis, and as an exponent of
Democratic principles, It Is true as
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

THE YEAR OF BATTLEs.-A history
of the great war between France and
Germany, its origin, causes, history
biography of its leaders, condition
and preparation Of the two countries
battles and results, by l.. B. Brockett,
VI. D., Author Of History OF the
Civil War in America'-CamP,
Battlefield and Hospital'-Wo>
mans Work in the Civil War, "
&c, DC.
The Ncr Irh, 7ri5'me Of Apr7
l5hj soys:
'In preparing the history Of the
Prus.ian War from its commencement
to its close, the author of this volume
has not limited himself to a compila-
ton ofevents fromdifIerunt authorities,
but has aimed at reproducing thcabun-
dant matter furnished by eye witnesses
at the scene of action in n compact and
well digestcd narrative lie has made
4 careful study Of the movements Of
the two great armies, and their posi-
tons in the principal battleso the war,
and has succeeded in giving consiaora-
lie vitality to his description Of the
details. 4 good deal of valuable IN
formation is given in the preliminary
chapters, which are devoted to an cx,
PLANTATION Of tho causes Of the war, to
the military, naval, and financial posi-
tons Of the two countries, and to bio
graphical sketches Of the prominent
military men. aud civilians, who have
figured in the progress Of the contest.
No single volume has beca issued since
the breaking ont Of hostility which
/ presents a more complete and intclIig.>
bic survey Of the whole course Of the
war, its historical antcnedents, its man
iiold political relations, and the.distin-
guishcl persoaagas who have occupied
the foreground Of the grand naional
/ picture. The interest Of the work and
| its practical utility, are Increased by
the copious appropriate illustrations
which serve not merely Gr em5s.,ish-
mont. but for mf5rmation."
Tie Po]'n5ecs say: Where plans
ofbaulcs have been found necessary Ia
a proper understanding Of the text
they have been givca. That the whole
field Of operations may be taken in at
a glance, We have put into the book an
accurate and finely executed map Of
Western Europe. The needle gun,
which has f,rmedm important feature
Of the war, is shown by a diagram oI
twenty parts. The great battles Of the
war arc illustrated by cagayings de-
signed by the artist wao witnessed the
terrible scene. Of blood and carnage.
Besides all thcs', the book contain.
portraits ofth2 leading men anil women
of both countries, al, engraved by tho
best oogravor in New York. it con-
tains Gcy-oae Guo Illustrations. The
work has been written in the author,
finest style, and will be found equal tc
any of the popular books heretofore
given to t. worI by him.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

The New York SIN is anxious to
know whether Grant will get Groc.oy's
scalp. That depends upon whether
Greeley offers it 10 him or not. Grant
has never been known 10 refuse a
/ present
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

Our rule Of giving legal advertise
ments in our paper, gratis, is being
very extensively adopted By other
papers. Even tho Magnolia Flo'ccr,
a radical paper which once had the
public printing hut lost it by refusing
to wear the collar, now proposes to do
the same thing, and assigns as arcason
that 1t wants to save the people from
beng forced to subscribe for a paper
that sunks in the nostrls Of decent
people. We must be allowed to say
that the odor Of the Flo,rcr has very
much improved since it lost the public
! printing.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1871-09-06

John Walton committed suicide at
Lonoke. recentlv.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10
Buoget of Jim.
bat II GOOl.

As gentleman from New York was taking A
glass of wine at the st. Louis, corner of Free
man and Hopking streets, Cincinnati, about,
three weeks ago, he observed at another table,
seated with several others. a German. who
seemed uneasy and anxious, as If there might
have been Franco.Prussian disagreement be-
tween his beer and himself Presently in ran a
little girl, her face radiant with smiles, ex-
claiming:
"Oh, father, we've got little poy at home"
Dat is goot," said the Durchman, az the anx-
iety disappeared from his countsnsnce; fill up
der glasses
Not many minutes elapsed before in rushed
the little girl again with the announcement:
oh, father, we've got two little poys at home."
The Dutchman looked good deal astonished
and not at all gratifed at this family redun an.
cy, but rising at length to the magnitude OF the
occasion, he said:
"Vel, den, dat is also goot, Fill up der
glasses
In few minutes again appeared the radian.
messenger, with the astounding proclamation:
"Oh, father, we've got three little boys at
home. ~
This was too much even for Teutonic impassi-
bility. There was no further call for glasses
well, dem" says he, 81 goes up dera, and
stops der whole tam pisness."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

IHr LOVERS CONTROVERSIAL young gsntle.
man Of Evansville, Ind, called on n young lady,
and after spending an hour or so in sweet con.
verse and close commuuion, proposed that they
snoulc e1tlnguish the light, as it would 30 much
more pleasant sitting by the light of :he stove
twhica Vas close one.) The young lady said
she would not 1T in room with any gentleman
unless there was Light III it. The matter was
finely compromised BY the prudent dansel taking
the lamp and putting it down inside OF the -four
barrel, and placing tie wash.Soard over the top
OF the barrel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

After Susan Anthony '-ctured =. Ripon. Wis.
she wanted some recreation and aInu.cmen:, so
She took walk On Sunday around the graveyard
there. Wh,io she v4s enjoying the literature OF
4 tombstone, she Heard q !3t OF small boy. saving
"Ihat'e her, and She thought. such is fame"
Congrttuh,in. herself that even the children of
TIE Land knew her, she was accos,el by an W.
chin, WHO said: Say, amt you the old woman
that walks mp tho circus tentto-morrow :" Susan
jumped the fence and got out Of that graveyard
In douJe quick time
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

A little shaver was TOLD by his mother the
other evening at the table. that he could not
have any meat, rs it was not good for him, when
he somev hat rstonished her ~ quoting verse
from a sunday..chooi lesson thai man could
not live by broad alone" and added, "now, ma,
don't think little boys can either" The iuve-
nile had the best of that argument.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

Somebody wri'a- to the Washington Capital
as follows: IN jus; .oIla good JOKE. The 9th.
er day one of the High Joints aid to pretty
girl, Where are ali your handsome men :. The
ladies are all very veil. ba, pou my soul, YOU
know l haven't teen handsome man since I've
been here 'Ah. said the young lady, sneetly,
but you have handsome men in England, pre-.
sumsI oh. yes. OF course. We have plenty
Of them Then Why she asked, 'dld not tn.
Queen send one here"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

w Ill you have 'D-.ly sun :" said "A newsboy
70 Mrs Partington, in the streets OF Boston. al.
ter MenRs bad started his little paper Ly shat
name, "a lew months since. win I have daily
son Why, you young sc,pcgr.ce, how dare
You ask me such \ question No / u0nt have
Z daily SOM Ny poor dead husband Used 70
tco!d awiuly when presented him with year.
~ son, and you don't suppose I'm going back on
his good name and memory at H.y ago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

A French Mayor. who wish,l to be very ami
able toward duchess, who rs oue.eyed, in
making nut her passport. wu'e as follows:
"Eyes-eark, beautiful, soft, fu'' OF expre..o On
one IF MGm Assent This is sur " the triumph
OF courtesy, and worthy of the Nation that plumes
itself on its courtesy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10
Hfal estate.

To 81 the following real estate and will do so on reason.
able terms Lot s. block 81 homestead lot states Add.
non 70 'aw water lots and block So; perna en stone
dcck ONCE, Ft banks ton large corn cribs
and small warehouse two lots Railroad Addition near the
Norris hOmestead and Il lots in blocks and 5 Union Adm
ton cos' under these lots. Apply to J. GRAHAM.
April eft Reidck's BlocL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

a COLORED HUBBIsT.-Even the Boston gen.
tlemen OF color participate with the white sarans
OF the Hub in their lofty disdain of the talent
OF New York. A friend, happening to be caught
in that city over Sunday, thought he would take
glimpse Of some of the churches. Stepping
inside the porch Of No. l Ineetiug-hou.e,
the sexton, colored, approached respectfully,
and said will you have "a seat. SAN Hap.
py to show you one, Sab. Plenty seats this
morning, Sab"
mo. thank you; can't stay but moment
just stopped to glance at the church What is
the name Of the clergyman: :"
That, Sab, ID the Rev. DR.. -"
Pine preacher, ism. he -
"Well' Sab, peoples has differen, notions
bout p-eschcrs"
"Bnt be seerns quite animated =
yes, Sab, corsil'bo animated"
And appears t. have talent z"
"Well, Sab. IS l said a.o, peoples has such diff
ferent notions bout preachers. Oars come dat
tink hes mighty good de words .nk nv.
self fe's fer man. Sah-a fair man, but not
Of de- prima Jfoe:e class He'ss good man, Sab, a
well-me.nin' man, bat not a talented II an. Hes
New York man. Sab ."-RDIToR's DRAWER. in
Hrpers Ma9a,ns Jiur Jane
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

Everybody Knows the nature %. Castor OIL its
Objectionable feature being It's nauseous taste
and smell This has now been removed by "Dr
Warinner's Aromatized Castor OIL" the result
OF long and patient researches and experiments.
For sale by Il. Y. Gtiggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

OF
sernpl
short that the Insurance usandro
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

John Boyer, haf.bresd at Cheyenne Just
hung for murder. made this dying speech. 1t is
model OF brcvitv: "Me no squaw; me brave.
You feel my leg; he no shake; my hand he no
tremble, feeder. Pie damn GOOD man"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

A Kehaally'lc Ind, grocer bought mag.
nificent roll of butter the other day, and upon
cutting it found about ten pounds Of good dairy
salt slowed away in the centre Of IL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

"Bov. said IN il.tempered old fellow 70
noisy lad. what axe YOU holleriu for when I'm
going by z" Hump" returned tn. how. what
are you going 10y for when I'm hollcrin'f"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10

A girl at Usage, Iowa, whose ears are grown
up. has no method Of hearing except through
her mouth. When young man il talking she
Keeps saying Eyes" for fear no might, you know,
propose TO her. and sho not hear II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-06-10
FARMERS, ATTENTION!

Z A&elA6xLS, ~ I'm 4xON
want Il distinctly understood II you want any Farming
Tools, will sell them slow and give you -
tine any man Ia the Eyer, upleuea warranted
TO ave entire satisfaction Tbs following partial list Of
goods mat nave the exclusive sale c. IL this vicinity:
Cast Cast Steel Pl3ws,
NaeThO!ers Ottawa P1ys
HapgoOd Tool Steel PiOWs,
furst Bradley Plows,
A!suayaka, lad. Flows
Northwestern Planter
lVpruved Star Planter,
Alexander Planter.
Warranted A. good a. Is made
Gilman Corn Shelters and Power.
swee pst4ies Thrasher-,
Chicago Pitts -
fu!.alO "
Vibrator " "
SINNERS Gang Plow.
Galesbur. Stock Cutters,
Food Steamers.
Feed Mill,
Feed Cutters,
Fairbanks ard Victor Scalss,
urs; Il Braiey's Horse Rake,
Day ton Horse Rake.
Gophers. ChGrns Washing Machines,
Balls Eeaper- and Mowers.
Champion i.eapers and Mowers,
clipper Eeipers and Mowers,
Champion Cultyator,
Western CutvatOr.
First a Bradley Cultivator,
Gimap's NJ Cultiyator.
EInk Parn' 'ang Plow &c. &c.
A'tAe lo"cst!a-to'' cs, or approved notes time.
ALSO ALL .-INDS OF SEEDS.
Ottawa, March J. l.il.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-13
FROM DEL.A WARE.

The WILMINGTON M E. COafereBce-Fifth Day.
Special Despatch 10 The EOeaing Telegraph.
DOVER, Del, March 13.-The conference was
opened with prayer by Rev. I. Humphriss.
The case of Francis Collins was called, and he
was continued.
The following were received on trial:-G. R.
Bristol, Thomas Harding, w. j. Duhadaway,
Edwin Hynson, Levin Layfeld, George Camp
bell, William 8. Murray, and Edward j. Ayres.
The Mission Committee reported the disburse-
ment of five thousand dollars. The constitution
of the Preachers Aid Society was ordered TO be
printed. The report of the Committees on Tom
peranee, Tracts, Bible, Sunday School, and
Education were presented. The Bishop was
requested to appoint William Merrill to the
charge of the Laurel Academy. The eoaforence
VIII eloss this afternoon.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-13
OBITUARY..
General James Potter,

Of Lewistown, Miffiin county, we'll known
throughout Pennsylvania, died suddenly at
Bottoms Hotel, Harrisburg, on Thursday night
He had not been in very good health for several
weeks, and for the previous day or two seemed
quite low-spirited and depressed, remarking to
a friend only day before his death that he was
not feeling at all well, but could not tell what
was the matter. About half-past Q o'clock
Thursday evening General James Burns, his
him. and upon sending servant to his room he
was found upon the floor in convulsions and un-
conscious, in which state he remained until his
death, which occurred at IL o'clock.
General Potter belonged to a historic family
one of the oldest and at one time the wealthest
in the State. His grandfather, General James
Potter was major. general in the Revolution.
and for several years an officer on the staff of
Washington. He possessed the entire confidence
of his commander-in. chief and at the close of
the Revolutionary struggle was sent at the head
vania to overawe the Indians and protect the
settlers. Potter's fort, In PENIS valley Centre
county, was built and fortified by this expedl-
tion; and at the termination of the Indian
troubles the commander was so charmed with
the natural beauties and advantages of that region
that he took up his permanent residence near
the site of the sold Fort, and here the subject
of this sketch was born. At an early age he en-
barked ia business, and for several years was
quite successful as an iron manufacturer as well
as in other manufacturing and commercial eu-
terprises. But reverses swept away his large
fortune, and at the time of his death he was
comparatively poor. Perhaps no man in the
Commonwealth has a larger circle of acquaint-
ances or was more universally esteemed by his
friends At the time of his death General Potter
was in the 54th year of his age
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-13
REUNION IN MISSOURI.

Address of the st. Louis RepubIicau CommIttee
TO the Republicans Of the county.
The following address to the Republicans of
st. Louis county, Missouri has been published
by their reorganized c. mmitteei-
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN COUNTY C0MMTTTEE,
ST. LOUIS, March 4, 167l.-Feow- Republicans Of St
Louis county:-The accomplished union OF the Re-
publican ranks Will be hailed with satisfaction aud
pleasure by Republicans OF all shades OF opinion,
not only throughout this county and State, but
throughout the length and breadth OF the land.
Every sincere Republican will rejoice that we now
present harmonious front and can look forward to
q successful future
The recent division grew out OF a diversity Of
views, largely due to the independence, personal
freedom and individuality that have ever been
characteristic OF members Of the Republican party,
and that make 1t the party OF ffreemen-characteris
sieDal weakness The determination to push this or
carry that measure believed to be essential, illus
tates the progressive spirit that animates this great
party, and renders it the party OF the people.
party that has stood for the nation through a
war Tor national existence, and stands for the
ton IN the settlement necessary TO maintain in peace
what has only been won by an immense expenditure
OF blood and treasure-such a party cannot desert
It's post while the opposing party still challenges and
assails that settlement The reconstruction amend
ments devove upon Congress and the President the
duty and responsibility OF their enforcement. Can
this task be assigned to the Democrats? Much as
the Republican party has done its mission Is not yet
ended.
At this juncture, when Democrats threaten de-
struction to the work OF reconstruction-a work
which has cost so much natio nal labor and perse-
verance; at this time when the baleful Democratic
cloud Is already waited along the political atmo-
sphere by the uudoer Of the national life every Re-
publican VIII lose any indifference he may have felt
will seek to animate all lovers OF the redeemed
country to rally around the standard that preserved
its liberties, maintained the constitution aud saved
the nation. Let this example OF ours-the example
OF friendship, harmony, and good faith-inspire
true Repu )icans all over the land, and let us once
more join to overwhelm the impacable opponents
OF the common peace and security.