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The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

MATAMoRAs, Mexico, January I.
In dispatches from Mier it is stated that
Trevino will move from Lenares with
one thousand men to attack Mats.mo
ras. Heragosa, with six hundred men,
by the river road, will operate in con,
junction with Treyino. The JuareIists
report that Saltillo has been reoccupied
by Schada. Cortina telegraphs that
Tuensgu has retired from Mier, and
Cortna is moving to occupy the place
Immediately.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
The Warrenton CGa.) C7ipper is

The Warrenton (Ga.,) Clipper is
responsible for the following:
A few days since, General Toombs
was expressing his opinion of a few
public men in Georgia, especially that
clsss known as Democrats so>called." :"
to few friends at the Kimball House,
and he alluded to Joseph E. Brown
the immaculate Joseph--in such severe
terms that an enthusiastic religious
friend of Joe's remarked to the G.
eral:
"Ah, General, Joseph y n,o, :.
a Christian, and wher TINT cr,.t 40,
shall come in witch the earth ,bsi bs
give up her dead, an4. all mankin,
snail ,,.'! 30 Q, sun:mou.a before the grea
"h''o Itrono 60 answer for the deed
aone IN tho. body, Joseph E. Brown
', wiz mes / a larger column than Gen
Ton ,."
Yes replied the General, "ant
wh;n God Almighty sees that column
with Joe Brown at its head, approach,
ing, he will give this command: HeaC
Of column to the left"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

When Van Duren was President his
enemies threatened to impeach him if
he received a present from Europe,
which it was reported would be offered
him. Since then we have made such
progress, under Radical rule, that a
President actually received presents of
houses, farms, bonds, horses, pups and
cigars, and any person who says any
thing against it is called disloyal.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

We have it OH coed authority that
not long since while a young gentle
man in This town was playing on his
guitar in his room, at night, a little
mouse came out upon the hearth and
danced around with much apparent
delight. The gentleman was so much
interested in the innocent enjoyment
Of mousy that he continued to play
for it until it actually fell over and
died.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

A traveller coming up to an inn dooF
says; PRAY, friend, are you the master
of this house? ?" "Yes, sir" answers
Boniface, "my wife has been dead
these three years"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

A fellow indicted for larceny and
robbery, in the superior court at Bos,
ton, pleaded guilty to both charges,
but the jury didn't believe him, and so
let him 60.
If fsmall girls are waits, are large
ones waters? Certainly" says sweet
sixteen! ''at least the boys have the
habit of applying them to their lips in
sealing their VOWS.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
The following are tn. names of tn,

The following are the names of the
officers of OIsn Lodge No. 10, I. o.
O. F., who we're installed on last Fri
day evening: C. +. Mitchell, \. G.;
j. l. Ellis, V. G.; W. II. McWhor,
ter, Recording Secretary; A. c. Bair'.
Permanent Secretary; Wiley Sf::1son,
Treasurer; II. Lazarus, Warden; B. p
Jett, Conductor; J. L. Levinson, I. G.
T.J. Williams, o. g.; J. H. Fergrsop,
r. s n. G.; G. NJ. Ellis, L. S. NC.
G. E. Trimb.e, r. S. V. G.. G. A.
Cheatham, L. S. V. G.; NJ. C. Ringo,
II. S. S; A. Z. Eakir, L. S. S.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

A lady correspondent of the 81
Louis DemOcrat, writing tSom Ssrasogs
tells us how to edo the kangaroo flop"
First, you must draw back.your ,houlF
ders up to your neck, lean DscS'ss iss
as you leaned forward wien you did
the Greeian bend, pinyour elbows close
to your sides, draw up the lower pars
of your arms in line with your chin;;
now let your hands hang gracefully,
and lean your head over one sid9 Ct
must be a stiff lean. as you would do
if you had boil on the side Of your
neck. After you have succeeded in
getting into this po.;.cion affect a silly
expression, if You are not fortunate
enougl to Lave it naturally, and walk
nth :. svasger-quite & positive swag.
IS if your hips were hung on hinge,-
As this art requires much practice, 1
would advise you not try it on the
street or in a public dining room right
away. Some of the ladies here do it
beautifully.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

For the sake of some Of our modest
young male friends, we hope tho ladies
will not forget that this is leap year.
To be rejected or molestly discarded h
few times ought not to discourage any
body. Set this down for fact; if q
gentleman rejects the suit of a lady,
he knows how it is himself. and only
intends thereby to have a little sweet
revenge. Try again.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

We call attention to the advertise
ment of the Knickerbocksr Life In.ur-
ance Company. 1t is "old and relia-
bls," and is represented by Mr.. Thos.
II. Jones, whom we take pleasure in
recommending to our people as a
careful, competent and worthy agent.
He intends to establish local agency
at this place soon.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

We hear OF an atrocious murder
being committed n few nights ago, be-
tween here and Camden, some ten or
twelve miles this side ofthat place, by
some unknown person. The rumor Is
that some time in the night the house
of Mr.. Williams was entered and
with his own axe which was behind
the door, his head was severed from
his body. Williams was supposed to
have a quantity ofmoney in his house.
We are not in possession of any par
ticulars relating to the affair which
we consider reliable,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

The inexpediency of a separate tenn
persnce party at present has been
resolved upon by the temperance men
of Vermont, but they declare the ur-
gent need of every sIort to secure the
nomination of men pledged to tenn
peranc. in the existing parties, and in
case of failure, then the running of
independent candidates Of known tenn
perancs pric;:r!e-.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

A lady had favorite lap dog, which
she called Perchance. "a singular
aame," said somebody, "ior beautiful
pet, madam. Where did you find it2'
"Oh," drawled she, at was named
from Byron's dog. You remember
where he says, "Perchance my dog
will howl"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

We are in receipt of a ,prighily,
well edited weekly news paper publish
ed at Moulton, Iowa, by j. B. King.
called "The Independent" We think
bro. King has chosen the proper cog
romen fer his paper-we like it-and
of course will enter it upon our e1-
change list with pleasure.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
Mr.. David Baldwin has rehtted, pa.

Mr.. David Baldwin has reftted, pa.
psred. painted and arranged the bar
room in tho Washington House, where
he has just opened his stock of-we
don't know what, He contemplates
the addition of first class restaurant
to his establishment, Of which due and
timely notice will be given
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

4 A little boy was recently presented
with toy trumpet, to which he became
greatly attached. One night when he
was about to be put in his "little bed"
and was ready to say his prayers, be ;
handed the trumpet to his grandmother
saying, "Here, granma, you blow.
while | pray"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
MASONIC.

Laws of St Johns Lodge No. I, New
York, adopted just hundred years
ago-1772-will be interesting to the
fraternity at this day;
The MASTER. The Master has the
right Of calling an extra Lodge upon
the application Of three members; of
remitting fines, unless opposed by
majority of the members present. Upon
all occasions he may control the Lodge
expenses; and as to him shall seem
most prudent, fine, admoni,h, or dis
miss members for an offence repeated
before the Lodge is closed, on that
meeting. He has always two votes,
and The appointment of all committees,
except upon business in which he is a
party, for then the members are to be
appointed by the Senior Warden, who
upon such occasion Is to preside. He
is the Judge of the conduct of visitors,
and has a discretionary power to adj
monish or dismiss them. He is to
determine on what order brethren are
to be heard, when two or more offer to
speak at the same time. He is to sign
all certificates, orders upon the treasurer
and Lodge accounts.
Or VISITORS. Visiting brethren
are to demean themselves during Lodge
hours conformsble to the regulations
and customs of this Lodge, and the
ancient ussges of the craft. On their
first visit the Lodge shall bear the ex-
pense, afterwards, they are to pay three
shilling. if they do not belong 10 a
Lodge in town. If they do, they are
to pay two shillings only on each night.
They cannot be admitted when an extra
Lodge meets on business. They may
offer their opinion and vote upon any
debate concerning Masonry. But with.
out the Masters permission they shall
not interfere with any matter respecting
! this Lodge. No resident brother who
is in easy circumstances, and does not
belong to Lodge in town, shall be
admitted as a visitor, unless he is in.
troduced by a member.
! Or Ex IRA LoDGEs.-The expense
Of extra Lodges shall be defrayed by
the person at whose request they may
be called, and when convened upor
Lodge business, the Treasurer shal
pay the expense, which shall be allowed
on his account. But it must not ex,
ceed two shillings for each brother
present.
Or OFFICERS AND PENALTIFs.-
Members not appearing in the Lods,
decently app,reled and clothed twenty
minutes after the stated time for open,
ing shall forfeit, six pence. Not at
tending to the Masters third call Il
order, six pence. Absenting during
four whole quarters cease to be a mer
Der, nor shall they be reinst.ted oafo-
they pay all quarterase mo.oey scd =,
fines duo. Guilty of r,rofar.. swear,
or obscene language drring meeting.
one shilling. Intrc,iucing an,.pbisc
lofeiso ., Masonry, the interest Of thi
Loo. e, or the members thereof on
shilling. Interrupting the Master o
officers while addressing the body, 81,
pence. Not attending an extra Lodg
if duly summoned, six pence. No
attending when appointed on a com
mittee upon Lodge business, six ,hil
lings. Appearing IN the Lodge wheI
intoxicated with liquor, di,mission 70
the night. Not submitting to tn,
Judgment Of a committee, if confrmeC
by majority Of the body, who upor
such an occasion, are to be duly sum
moned, expulsion.
We ave in raceint of a .nrigLtIv
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
NEARLY A FRE.-On last Thurs

NEARLY A FmE.-On last Thurs
day about o'clock p. m, We heard
the alarm of FIRE, and was not long in
discovering the flames in the roof Of
the reaT part of Capt. +. d. Jets
store house, about six feet from our
office. Timely discovery alone saved
the town. The flames were soon sub
dued, and the loss very slight. We
again take occasion to remind our
people Of the Importance of keeping
LADDERS and plenty Of water. We
acknowledge the. timely and important
services of a number of freedmen.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Pref G. A. Vaughn, Professor Of
Mathematics in the Fayetteville High
School Of Prof I.ooney, called on us
last week. He is employing his vssp.
ton in travelling in the interest of this
popular institution of learning.
Fayetteville has long been noted for
its educational facilities, as many of
our most thoroughly educated and nc,
complished citizens can testify. The
reputation of Prof. Looney and
Vaughn, as practical educators, will
not fall below that Of the place. See
notice of the School elsewhere.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Enraged Parent-"Did you throw
the halfbric at random?7 Weeping
boy-"No; threw it at Johnny VIII
liams." "And did you strike him on
purpose "No; | struck him on the
nose"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. Wood alluded to the position
taken by Mr.. Dawes yesterday against
increasing official salaries, and said the
people were more anxious as to the
integrity and ability, than as to pay of
ofiicerS. If Mr.. Dawes applies his
ability to efecting substantial civil
service, he would effect good for
which the country would thank him.
Mr.. Dawes, in reply to Mr.. Woods
assertion, that the democracy com,
menced the reform in New York, said
the republicans sent their thieves to
the penitentiary, while the democracy
sent its thieves to the legislature.
(Laughtsr)
Mr.. Wood responded that if the re-
publicans sent all their thieves to the
state. prison, there would not be
enough prison. in the country to hold
them. Qlenewed laughter.)
Mr.. Wood in the course of his re-
marks, said the report of the commits
tees On the civil service reform con,
tanned the astounding statement that,
according to the calculation of those
who have made careful study of the
facts, one-fourth of the revenues of
the United States were annually lost
in the collection.
After some little discussion, the
coinage bill was recommitted.
Mr.. Hoar, from committee on elec-
tions, submitted majority report in
favor of the right of w. 7. Clark to a
seat from the third district of Texas;
the minority report being in favor Of
d. c. Giddings
SENATE.-Messrs. Wright, Nor
rill, of Maine, and Norwood were ap~
pointed a committee to investigate the
charge against Senator Clayton.
The house mint and coinage bill
came up, Mr.. Kelly explaining its
provisions.
A bill from the foreign committee,
to authorize the admission of six Japa-
nese youths to West Point without ex-
penss to the government, was intro
duced. and occa,ioned a long debate
as to the president set by such a pro-
ceeding. 1t finally went ever.
Mr.. Carpenter offered a preamble
and resolution setting forth that any
rules and regulations taking from the
| president the power to nominate public
officers, would be contrary to the con-
stitution. He said that at an p, i,
day he would call it up, for 80 = ~. -.
pose of submitting some rom,I :,
the latest political delu.,op. caIIe,
civil service ref yrm.o
On motto of ,dr. Wilson, the bill
:" P''' .oit ne detention of soldier,
VI 'harSe by claim agents and attor
neys was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Logan, the secre
tary of the interior was. requested t
inform the senate if a railway ha,
been constructed from the mouth o
the Ohio river to Mobile, as contem
plated by the act of 1850 donatinj
public lands to facilitate its oonstruc
ton, and if not, what steps have beel
taken TO complete it.
Several bills were introduced an,
referred, when the senate adjourned.
| The Gold folE." Marty Iast ,,;r,I
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Why ought spinster, to stop at heme
in fine weather. Besaus. say
nothing of its spelling their complex
iOn-soci.ty does not approve of there,
having little sun an air until they
are married.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Most of the saloon keepers in Chica-
go are selling horns from the COW that
kicked over the Kerosene lamp that set
fire to the city.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Franklin said many thin.s that
have passed into nsxims, but nothing
that is better known and remembered
tAan' "He paid dear, very dear, for.
his whistle"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

As lawyer and doctor were walk
ing arm,in-arm, wag said to friend /:
These tive are just equal to one high
way man." "Why?" was the response
because they are a lawyer and a
doctor-your money or your life
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

A year ago We told our farmer
friends to plant less cotton andemore
corn-they did it. Then cotton was
worth twelve and half cents and
pork ten. Now cotton is worth twenty
and pork six. We are glad that We
have done some good. We will try
it again. Plant less cotton and more
corn. Cultivate all batter. And
next year see-if you can't pay us that
little you fell behind a year ago.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

The New York Evening Po,t tells
US that cold sailors are mover so much
at sea as when they are on shore.
Upon which the Louisville Courier
Journal remarks that Sin this they
are somewhat like henpecked husbands,
who ar. never so much at home as
when they are abroad"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Mrs. Colt, the revolvers widow, IA
building a $4,000 school house in
which to educate the children of her
workmen.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17
SnnITor1rInTI TIlN N Iannmx no. Z

SpRINGFIELD (Ill.,) January TO-
The democratic state central commit
tee of Illinois had business meeting
in this ely on Monday. During an
interchange of opinions on the various
political questions before the country,
although no official action was had,
the committee was unanimous in its
Endorsement of Missouri's politics. AS
far as vidws were expressed, there was
but one Opinion as to the necessity and
duty of honest men of all parties
sustaining al men of whatsoever party
in turning out thieves from al places
Of public trust, and to make another
effort to save republican government
from centralization and despotism.,
The meeting was largely attended, and
harmonious in action and opinion. Is
augurs great good for the country.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

See notice of wooden pumps. These
pumps are recommended by all who
have tried thea. Several abe in eoer,
alton in this town, and give perfect
satisfaction.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

John c. Calhoun's plantation in
South Carolina has been bought by a
colored man.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Of the seyenty-four United States
Senators, fifty are lawyers.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

The cold folks party last night
presided over by our hospitable friend,
Mr.. T. c. Phillips and his estimable
lady, was one Of the most agreeable
and pleasant affairs Of the season. Not.
withstanding it was given, we believe,
to our local string band, and to "the
old folks" yet few young persons
were present, ("among whom we were
Which.) We like old folks, and old
folks parties, for according TO the com.
monty received tradition, we may some
day be old ourself, and then we shall
be sorry 10 think that we can't be
ieasted and entertained as now, simply
because we are old. 1t was = deserved
compliment 10 the members Of the
band, who are ever ready and willing
to contribute 90 literally Of their val
liable services 10 the enjoyment Of our
people on al proper occasions.
We record our vote IN favor of "oh
iolks' parties"
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

"Shoe Heel is North Corolina
metropolis,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-17

Holidays mules have come,
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: hr:!,.y liver ST crvtcs .:ch d"y about two and II
.ali o;iis Gr bile, which contains great amount
waste Jatc-ai taken from tlr blood. hen tile
liver torpid or cnngcsird, IL inils ip riniie
his va< amount f nnXious sIiiSi ,nce, which, there
ore rcin;ils Ia poison the b0ui and ne conveyed tn
vrry part "i the system. Whit must be the cDnd-
n Of The hiopd when il Is rrcriv ng aud retaining
| ii d..y Two and 4 halt p uni- o. poison! Nature
! =. 10 ~"rS OF hi, poison through OH channels
,,,r.ah,-the ki:ncNs. lungs kin. etc. but ihcs'
.is t' g me ovcriaNcdn performing this la''o : III
| ,y,,a t.. .lc:r Eaprai faacl:on- mid raniiot ION.
| TI,,i ;hc pressure. bu bcro:ne varOuS!y diScased
all y.t." which Is The gre"i electrical centre oi
! IlrJ g j. unduly stimulated by The unhcali'iy
passes 10 i; from The heart, nd i fails 10
~ lii. ,,., tlcc h.;;h!uy. Hence lac symptoms
,...r:,y 3; pg. which ar1 'lu'incss, heaaclie. in
ri memnry, 1.-The iu:ni On amy subject, impairment
r.,,,ni,.,:, nj. sleepy or nrv"u> feeling gloomy
7 ,I:L 10 .l;.;rril:.bily al temper The thod
,.f ,c,,t ia. I'D as il form. The sweat upon th'
,.. = nr',,,ucrsi is ~ irritating and poisonous
~, r'.c,,,-s anil oih,rcol"rid brown spts, pmplcs
md .c..'a.o.s ,unfiIoms sorea, ''ni.s, rnr1nhetS
-: .nnu,.r or nc, cannrt escape becoming
-; ,,i:rrLna. dcosiivrn'ss. pil"s, dr"rsy
-, ;r.u. # chr mic dal.; WeaKii,ss anu many
.,,v r..u;s As rcurd.r ere among INC nece:-
.s;,iin,, %, d:s..sc Dr AL thcse various mann,
Discovery i pn'iliv"'! nnVod1 IT, nv y tho Iycr
." '.,.,,it,. r,.,uIatcd n,l rsive healthy stale
.,'s .r',r,s ,l,nr ,ug.y purified vi, The blood ana
'',,. s~s,m rnnyatcd 3DI bwnrIchcd, and inc
by ali fIsl-clasS Druggists
In every Quarter of the , :,
:. t,,w,,' ana Iher. arc. f.w indeeobe Ehere, !!
the MrxrcAN MusrANa frSXEST sSsncs tacrs ~ a. nc,
io % i sr preparations It. transorreeuenes s,i,s
h: We oiia.ncd for i, p"punrly selH"pn. nS
n,. ~ ,.r .,,-;rt;ry medicine III its iniaii"chea "
"a! ~ 'v w:. prononnccd in The wide lnt Of
H. ,rsrn,rnt " h;c it received from physcl;rnd en-
"ary sur. os. horsemtn aud public gonere'eNn, Nc
now links + questioning It's claim 10 u ~
cred the Standard Linimcnl oil Afher'ca
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-03-14
Neither Sardine, ner Needle in a
Haystack.

We allude to our generous and hand
some young friend, Mr.. Pierce b. Chris
tie, of Augusta. Pierce has troops oi
friends up here among mis- native hills,
and as heis neither sardine, nor needle
in haystack, they can very easily find
him when they go to Augusta. Hc is at
the. very prominent and fashionable
Clothing Store Of. j. Pope & Co., under
the Globe Hotel, where, besides Clothing
Of every shape. style and quality, they
sell the most beautiful Hats, Collars and
Ncc,ltics in the world. The new spring
silk hat (beaver) now sold by Pierce at
at Porc's is nothing less than an inspira-
ton. So bcarall this in mind; and also
the first mentioned fact-t!at Pierce l.
neither sardine, nor needle in {. hay
stack. ~ -
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HOW ConId We Live Witbor

How Could We Live Without Him
Without Quinn, the. Bookseller in Au-
gusta? As for US, should God call Quinn
home, we would no longer beable to bear
the burden of life! Indeed what would
life be to any of as without .Quinn's
Books and Pspors and Magazines?
& Qninns latest present to us is "Fors-
ter's Life Of Dickens Dickens whose
head was SO full of quaint wit and hu-
NOR, whosc:heart was so full of philan-
thropic love, whose soul was so full OF
divine tenderness for the poor and per-
secuted wherever they might be. To all
lovers of Dickens, this book, just pub
lished, will be q joy forever. Send right
off to Quinn for it. Forster is an emi-
nent literary man of London-a thirty
years friend of Dickens. His labor of
love is emphatically we'll done.
Another new work now offered by
Quinn is Fernando de Lemos," nov
el, by Mr.. Gayarre thefamous literatc,u
of New Orleans. To Southern readers
particularly this romance will always
prove irresistibly charming.
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For. the Ladies'.

1 HAVE on hand 20 Pieces PLAIN,
CHECKED and STRIPED CAMBRIC,
purchased when Cotton was low, aud
will sell at corresponding figures. These
Goods will wing to the. high price of
Cotton, very much higher this Spring.
Now is th- .ime to buy them.
Just received so Dozen COATS COT
TON, at 70 Cents per Dozen.
J. H. OHEATHAM.
Feb 81 r-'..-., If 8
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Religious Notice.

The next Union Meeting OF the Bird
Division will be held with the Clouds
Creek Churclion Saturday before the 9Th
Sabbath in March.
Rev. II It. Bartleyto preach the Intro
ductory Sermons Rev. w. l.. Ilawcs al
ternate. Rev. K. J. Towel, Charity Ser
mon: Rev. II. Jones, alternate
Subject: What is our duty as De-
nonination to the Colored race in our
midst:
II. T. BARTLEY. Mod'r.
J. W.'DENNY. Sec'ry.
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80. ENC Augusta papors announce the

81" The Augusta papers announce the
death Of Rev. John Neeley, Of! ihat sity,
in his G>th year. Mr.. Nec!ey was Il
graduate Of Trinity. College, Dublin,
came to augusta abont thirty years ago,
and was ordained Il minister nr the Prot
cstant Episcopal Church. lit was an
assistant for many years to Dr.. Ford, the
rector of St. Paul's, and afterwards to
Rev. w. II. Clarke, tic present rector OF
that church. The deceased ranked as
one of the ripest scholars of The South.