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PROPOSALS:


INO CONTAGIOUS FOR LAYING WATER
OFFIcE OF WASHINGTON AoUFnucrl
- WARRINGTON. IL. q, February :. fs71. 4
Sealed Proposals Will be received by the under
signed until IL O'Clock M. on THE \ IN pAY OF
MAR r. ls12, At the ONCE ~ the Washington AQue-
duct, Tor the laying. the city &C washington. of
one and one-Quarter mill (mare or less) of
pounds 81 ~ inch and 20 inch cast iron water pipes,
srsclal castings anc stop cocks.
no proposals for laying y pes and special castings
VII pe received except IN the printed forms. which,
with specifications and form. contract and any de-
slred information, can be had application in per
SsjSr = ESsiPsers CHEZ n siSss2, Wash
ingtCn Aaueduct. febIs los
PAVEMENT BLOCKS.
BOARD PUBLIC WORKS, DISTRICT OF CoLUMsIA.I
WASHINGTON, February g., ls12. \
sealed proposals will be receive ed at this Once un-
wao NpAl, febrIary ls. for the Preserving a
iefent methods used foI the treatment Of woed III,
emC unit uired % be treated will nrobably exceed
two hundred and fifty thou sasd square yards
tach bidder will file with his bId a copy Of HE
spscihestons and patent II Il be patent processD
or full description of the method ~ treatment IN
DEL m. bid; also, the quantity per month he can
treat, in square yards and cost per thousans feet
for treating. All lumber treated will be subject 10
srgd Inspection at the works By a sworn insps s.or
Bidders win state at what place their work. will
be erected and the treating done The preference
all ether things being equal will be given 20 ff
bidders bo will the wood within the limits 81
IN. District OF Columbia.
The Board reserves the right 20 reject any aud an
bids and the efficiency of the method As well a. sb
price will be considered ia wardin ne the contract
ro., ALEX. r.. SHEPHERD,
Iotd Vice presideut
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BOYS come and see the solid silver watches,
warranted for two years, for $40, at Princes
Bazaar, 10O6 Pennsylvania avenue.
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GEORGETOWN Advertisements.

E.TIGE;1Ih VII lie . meeting f the
at Market b all on TUESDAY EVENING, Fsbru
arr Sth, tor The purpose Of transsetiIg IMPORTANT
business, Allthe members Of the Club are inyit ,d
fl6,st Ii. CLEMENTS, President.
RfTHoMAs BOWLING, Auctr. Georgetown.
ELEGANT ROSEWOOD PIANO. LARGE GILT
R6 nSME MiRRVR, wALNur PARLoR SUIT,
EnsEMNOD AND WALNUT MAR8LE Tor
CHAhBkk SUIT, 9c &c AT hpoIInN.
NVT soth, At 10 O'Clock, vii, o II at the resi-
- ,dence 81 gentleman decli. Ing housekeep.
ing, Al NO. 60 Gay street, between Congress ani
wsshiseton streets, elegan assortment Of use
hold furniture. We nsme in part:
CANT Rosewood Upright Chicke rinr Piano
Large Gilt Frame Mirror. Slab and Bracket
" alnut Par Tor Suit in plu-h. ~ rieces.
Easy ard Reee ption Chsirs and Lou &c.
hose wood and Wall ut Marble-t top Tables.
" alnut Book Case. Hall Suit and Wardrobe,
Elegant alnut Marb top Sideb0ard
walnut Extension Table and Dining Chairs.
brussels and I hree-ply Carpets and Oileloth.
Rosewood and Walnut Marble ton Chamber Suits
Hair Mattresses, Feather Beds and Pilldws,
Choice Engravings. China and Glassware.
Cooking and other Stoves
Aud many articles too numerous to meusion.
Terms cash.
fi2d THOMAS BOWLING, Auct
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BUGeIEs AT AUcTIoN.-Several superior
shifting top and other buggy wagons will be
sold in front of Latimer & Cleary's auction
looms to- morrow at IL O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

The CREDIT OF THE DISTRICT Coop IN
New NoRK.-Bonds OF the four million loan
sold IN New York on Wednesday at I01, aud
small advance on that price Was offered for
more. This shows that the investigation
credit of the District in the commsreiai retron-
ois OF the country. Few states or territories can
boast OF such financial standing in a market
where All securities are subjected 70 the closest
scrutiny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

TEE SIANDER CAsR-The case of Burke ant.
Major. action for slander-commenced yester
day as noticed i'm TIE STAR Of last evening
was concluded to-day, the jury finding a YER
cici for plaintiff for 500. The DANA yes in the
suit were laid at a1e,ooo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

A "JoKE" is credited to an American visitor
in England: wall, stranger" he is reported
to have said, " guess you English juries Amt
smart no how. II an American jury had tried
the Tichborne case, I'll tell You what they'd
have done. They'd just bought up all the Itch
borne bonds, and then found a verdict for the
plaipfiff.v -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

CoUGHs AND CoLDs.-Those who are suffering
from Coughs, Colds, HOrseness, Sore Throat,
&c, should try 4" Bro,cn's Bronchial Troches." co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

COME AND SEE the bargains ct Princes b,
faar: If you don't see that he offers Undue,
ments don't purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

=, MR- BoWEN, OF THE y. Y. INDHPENpEyr
hELlENE I'D OF An $500 DIAMOND PTN-Yester-
Gay afternoon Mr., Henry e. Bowen, OF the New
York I"d,I eHdeat. while riding in the street
cars, was eaSed OF an $50 solitaire diamond min
The loss was reported at police headauarteTs.
WIN DESCRIPTION OF the supposed thief Detee-
tives McDevitt and MCElfresh within an bonr
arrested; while on his way to the depot, young
,-~ = ,..e name Ga george Sect on suspi-
cIOn of the larceny, and at the depot the
well-known 10 Kaiser was also arrested. Major
Richards concluded that their proposed depart
IRE looked suspicious, and held them at head
quarters.
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N TOE.
OPENING OF A NEW STATIONERY STORE
AND BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
First class goods At fair prices, fer cash.
GITHOGkAPHING, ENGRAVING, PRINTING
AND BINDING DONE TO ORDER.
The public are invited TO call and examine on,
~ stock. BEN. II. FRENCH,
Under National Metropolitan Bank,
and next door to Jay Cooke Coz,
se1-u Washington, d d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

FEMALE ENPLoYE or THETRgAsrRY DE-
ncECED.-l In the Equity Court yesterday Judge
WINE made decree divOreing Lucia A. Roila
from the bonds OF matTimOny with Constantine
+. kOlia- and permitting her to resume her
maiden name fhe testimony showed that they
We're married in this city in 1865 by the Rev Mr.
lemon and lived together nntii November %
i,S " hen the complainant left him on account OF
Treatment and his improper conduct with GER
tam women. IL was slso in evidence that RolIa
ard that Mrs EOlla supported both on he,
monthly salary of SIS. received for her serviras
~ an emPloye in the Treasury Department,
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NJ. ii. PRINCE has decided till the first Of
March to sell OF the various goods he has, a,
cost, as he anticipates making q change.
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LOUDoUS COUNTY (vA.) FARxERs' AssocrA-
TIoN.-A call to the farmers OF Loudoun county
(Na-) is signed by Amoe Hughes, Levin T.
Jones, j. T. walker, j. r.. Smith, II. X. Holmes
Phineas j. Nichols and Thos. Phillips, for a
meeting AZ Hamilton, on the ID prox., 10 or
Ganize Farmers and Dairymen's Association.
to establish a depot with an authoriz d agent
for the sale OF produce in the Washington and
Alexandra markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

Mr.. JAMES T. MURDocH's dramatic read,n,
on saturday evening at Lincoln Hall, will ins
Dickens story" Doctor Marigold, Life in a Carl
or the Story Of Cheap Jack" Mr.. Murdoeb
will read this for the first time in washincton
Mr. James II. Fields, Of Boston, Dickens per.
soHal friend,) has pronounced Mr.. Murdoch's
rerditiOn Of the Doctor q perfect success, and
only second to that OF the great novelist himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

For CoRNs, Bunions, Chillblains, Ingrowina
Nails, &C., visit Dr. Whites rooms, No. k35 15tf,
street, opposite Treasury Department, Washing
ton; NO. North Charles street, Baltimore.
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FRESH READING.-From j. Shllington and
from j. G.. Parker We have The Galdry for
March. "a fine number,) and from Towers, 929
Pa. ave.. the March number of Demorest's
Monthly. From j. q. Kervand the Washington
agent for the re-publicatOns of the Leonard
Scott publishing company, we have the Edin-
6dTch RerieV for January, containing ten yalu-
able articles, mostly on modern topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

THE LINGARD TROUPE have succeed capitalIy
IN amusing our play-goers this week, and Mr.
Lingard and his charming wife should have a
rousing benefit tonight. when they appea: at
the National in " FrOu FrOu." The company
perform light comedies in a very creditable
manner. To morrow night they appear in the
beautiful play Daisy Farm"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
SERFDOM RUSSIA.

The Russian Government has lately
published some interesting statistics in
reference to the emancipation of the
serfs in that country. The emancipa-
tion Ukase was issued February 18th,
1861, and at that time in Russia and
Europe there were lO3, 159 landowners
who employed 9,797 ,l63 serfs as agri-
cultural laborers on their estates, be-
sides 900,97I household servants held
in the same condition of bondage. In
Guiding women, more than 100000
human beings were held in the condi>
ton of slaves. The 103, l58 landown.
ers possessed about 60,000,000 acres of
land, of which about 20,00O,000 were
occupied by the serfs for their cottages
and gardens. BY the emancipation
Ukase, the 'and then occupied by the
serfs was to become their property by
the payment of full value of the prop
erty in installments. In ten years after
the promul CATION of the decree Of eman-
cipation, 6,374,613 serfs had become
absolute proprietors of II, ,88l,113 acres
of land. Another period of ten years
it is calculated, must elapse before all
the serfs are emancipated. The popu-
lar notion, that the emancipation of
the serfs has ruined the uobles and en-
riched the serfs, proves to be wholly
fallacious. The mobiles still possess the
the greater portion of the lands, each
one still retaining on an average 3l4
acres of land, while the peasants own
only two acres. In the less populous
parts of Russia, the land lies uuculti,
vated in consequence of lack of la
borers but this state of affairs, it
is contended, is to be attributed to the
conduct of the mobiles who, before the
emancipation, were in the habit Of
sending the most intelligent serfs to the
towns to learn trades, and then claim u
considerable share of their earnings. In
this way the number of hands on the
estates were reduced,to the great loss of
the landowners.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
Ght OrsgoaG Gep u biit an.
DALLAS, SATURDAY, JAN II.
Dam ger.

The great danger which now theatens
the Republican party, and which will
tend more than any other one thing to
its defeat, is its own inactivity. The
opposition are at work--earpestly, care
fully and thoroughly are they organiz-
ing their forces for the coming cam
paign. The Republicans, on the other
hand, are iistless, inactive, AID # they
are defeated they have ouly themselves
to blame. 1t is to be expected that diff
ferences on minor points should spring
up in the ranks of large organization
like the Republican party, yet, it is
not needful that any issue now be-
fore the people should cause dissentiou
in the ranks. The message of Presi>
dent Grant was such an one as all can
endorse, and the recommendations are
such as are calculated to form nucleus
around which the Republicans can rally,
and basis upon which they can firmly
build. 1t only remains for the p.r rty to
organize: TO go to work earnestly for
the accomplishment of purposes, grand
and good in themselves, and success is
certain. Without this work, none
can expect to win and the golden op-
portunity once missed is lost, perhaps,
forever. Go to wo.k with will, and
victory will crown your efforts.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13


LEGISLATION For OREGON In
the proceedings of the Senate, December
18th, occurred the following:
Mr.. Corbett to day introduced bill
granting lands in the state of Oregon to
the extent of six sections per mile to aid
the construction Of military wagon
road from Tillamook Bay to Grand
Ronde valley. The road is to be made
under the direction of the Legislature,
and the land granted must not be sold
in quantities greater than a single quar-
ter section to any one person or at a
price exceeding 81 so per acre. Def
ciencies within the six-mile limits may
be made up by the selection by the
State of ungranted lands elsewhere.
Mr.. Colbett also introduced bill for
the relief Of J. Fl. Underhill, of New
York, for $4,000 worth of work on the
iron>clad Keokuk, in 1864; and of Wm.
L. Adams, late Collector of Internal
Revenue for Oregon, crediting him with
the amount of the Government funds
stolen from him several years ago on
steamship between Portland and San
Francisco.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
HOME MATT ERS.-MAN ANUFACTUR
ISG INTERESTS, ETC.

AS an exponent of public opinion
aud an advocate of the peoples interests,
it is expected that the press agitate
those questions which involve the pub
lie welfare; and we now propose saying
a few words in regard to our manutac-
turing interests 1t is well, l,known fact
that we have water>power sufficient and
available for almost an unlimited amount
Of manufacturing. This power has,
however, up to tho present been unim~
proved. True, the Ellendale Woolen
Mill Co. availed themselves of those
advantages for limited period, and just
as they had brought matters to point
where they could begin TO realize some
profits from their Investment, FIRE de-
stroyed their factory,
The company, however, were unable
to rebuild, owing to financial embarrass-
ments, and no effort has been since
made by any one to re-establlsh their
mandatory, or to make use of this
valuable watcr-power in any otter way
1t is the lesson taught by observation
and experience, that nothing establishes
the permanent growth of town more
than manufacturing. This being the
case, why do not our citizens avail
themselves of the golden opportunities
afforded here; build up manufactures,
develop the best interests of the coun-
try, furnish employment 10 those now
idle, and in that way increase the value
of their own property, and secure a
permanence to our town which can be
secured in no other way There is a
time in the affairs of communities, as
well as individuals, which, if improved,
leads to prosperity, but which, if ne-
elected, can never be reclaimed. Will
our citizens awake to this matter, and
thus secure to themselves a prosperous
future Is the great question Of the
day.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13

Pomeroy's Democrat says: New
York City Is now so poor that valid
claims agalns. the city are being how led
about the streets for customers ut prices
varying from ten to fifty cents on the
dollar So it ever has been where the
Democracy have had the sway. They
impoverished the Government SO that
its stocks were worth nothing, when
their power came to focus. They have
deSpoilcd the treasury Of the wealthy
city Of New York, until its paper has to
90 begging they have kept up con
tinual disturbance in the South, ever
since the beginning Of the rebellion,
and by so doing have nearly ruined that
beautiful land both in resources and
credit. Their record is pt werlul, con.
victing them Of conspiracy against the
best interests of the country, of endeav-
Ing to overthrow our cherished form Of
Government, of bullying into submls>
sion as far as possible those who could
not be led against their own wishes and
wills they have done all in their power
both iair and unfair, to weaken the op.
position and strengthen themselves
with the view to an extended opportu>
Dity to carry on these destructi, Q
schemes, The great question to be dc
cided by the people is, will you give an
increased opportunity tor such practice ?
We opIne not.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
EARLY DAYS OF CHICAGO.

The late fire in Chicago has brought
forth many interesting "reminiscences
which would otherwise have been un>
known, except by select few. Among
others, Mr.. James Thompson writes. to
the Randolph Ill.) Pandealer, let,
ter containing some interesting particu-
lars of early days in that city. He
says:
laid off the first lots ever laid out
in Chicago, in the year 1923, L think.
| laid off four hundred lots by order Of
the Commissioners Edmund Roberts, of
kaskaskia, DR.. Jayne, of Springfield,
and another whose name | do not recol
Iect; he was from Alexander county.
There was only one hotel or boarding.
honse in the place. There was an elec
ton held at the time we were there for
captain of militia company, and the
election was warmly contested by two
prominent men of the place, and think
all the legal voters attended the election
and voted. When counted there were
twenty-seven in all.
"There was small fort on the bank
of the lake, near the mouth of the
Chicago river. 1t was guarded by
about fifty men, who prevented the In
dians from doing mischief.
I've also ran the line Of the canal
from the mouth OF the Fox River
where Ottawa now stands-to the fork
of the Chicago River, distance of
ninety>fve miles q Think, but there
was no person living near the line of the
canal at tHat time.
We also laid of the town of Ottawa
as it is now settled, above and below the
Fox River; and on the south side OF the
Illinois River there was not any person
living where the town now stands when
we surveyedit.
We did not lay off and survey lots
to the extent of the town as it now is. F"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
TAE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. In CALI
FORNIA.

Among the many modes Of govern
ing the liquor traffic which has been
suggested, we see none more likely to
meet the fullest exigencies of the case
than the one on the eve of adoption in
California. From late San Francisco
paper We clip the following, showing
the tenor of the law. 1t is the same
adopted by Michigan, and other of the
Eastern States
"It will be seen that Mr.. Gray, Ct
San Francisco, has introduced bill into
the Legislature making the vendors OF
alcoholic liquors responsible for any
losses or injuries that may be produced
by persons to whom they have sold or
given ardent spirits, while under its eff
fecs. Public sentiment in our midst is
evidently turning toward an abatement
of the nuisance of the rum shops. The
number of these places is amazing. The
majority Of our people are temperate.
But around nearly all these dens little
company of unhappy victims cdngre.
gate, and are held by the adamantine
chains of appetite. They are helpless
TO liberate themselves. AS they die,
their places are filed up by young men
of the class who think il "smart" to
smoke in the streets and to use strong
drink. Those are the classes that need
legislative aid. Half the victory is won
when the retail shops are closed. The
immense growing wine interests in the
State will take sides against the retail
whisky dealers. Mr.. Gray's bill is o
step in the right direction, and we OBJ
serve that the papers generally take
sides in It's favor"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13
STRAW FOR FEED.

Little attention has as yet been paid
to straw as means of preserving the life
of stock during our rainy winters. One
reason for that, perhaps, is the great di-
versity of opinion among farmers them
selves, as to the value OF the straw of
different grains, as food for stock One
good farmer who has tried it Will say it
is worthless. Another equally well
posted will state that it makes valuable
feed. One will say he considers it use
less, except for bedding; another, that
there is large amount of nutritious
matter contained therein that is too
valuable to be lost.
This diversity of opinion may easily
be accounted for, in the fact that one
man cuts his grain with reaper while
the straw is soft, stacks his grain,
threshes it, and stacks his straw under
cover for winter use This saves the
juice of the straw, keeps it pliable, sue
culent and nutritious. The cattle,
sheep, and horses arc fond of straw put
up in this way, and it is really better
for any kind of stock than second rate
hay. On the other hand, many farmers
will let the grain stand until dead ripe,
cut with header, scatter the straw out
from the thresher, let it lie there in
the bleaching sun, and perhaps rain,
until they can with convenience get
time to stack it, and then take no pains
to cover. The natural result is, there
is nothing in it to suit either the de-
mands or the taste of the animals for
which it is designed, and they make
no use of it. Straw properly presersed
is invaluable for feed, and should be SO
considered by the farmer and preserved
accordingly.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13

Crop PRosPECTs.-Th California
papers are exulting over the prospects
for the coming year in that State. The
rainfall, which is the thing indispensi.
BILE to ensure an abundant yield, has
been copious and everything omens
we'll. We congratulate our neighbors
upon their good fortune, and hope the
returns may, if possible, exceed their
expectations. Upon the success Of the
farmer depends the success of a country,
and the prosperity Of one insures tie
prosperity of the otter.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13

The MAGNETIC NEEDLE AND IRON
SHIPS The influence Of the mass of iron
in iron ships on the magnetic needle of
the compass is matter of such impor-
tance, that the attention of the most
eminent men of science-among others
Prof. Airy and NJ Poisson--has been
turned to the investigation of the laws
regulating the deviations of the needle,
and to deyisipg means for its correc>
tion. M Arsou, a gas.engineer of Pa
ris,h has called attention to compensating
apparatus which he has invented. The
transatlantic company have applied it to
one Of their steamers.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-13

We are determined to offer the above named
goods at LOWER PRICES than any Store
north of the Bay of San Francisco.
We are also able and willing to pay more to
the Farmers of Polk County for all kinds of
Country Produce, either in CASH or Mer-
chandize, than any other Store in the State of
Oregon.