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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
BOARD or TIuE COMMISSIONERS.


BonId Of PnblIs Works va 4. well q Co
A meeting Of the Board Of Fire Dom missloners
was held last night 4. s Raker pTesIdent in
Inc chair,
PRESENT Messrs Rooker Ilarker Hayloy md
McDeyltt
A communication was read from the superIn.
tendont Of fTe alarm teIeEraph. statinK that the
platform and machinery Ia the Thirteenth
street church had been repaired and that the
bell therein Is now IN running order.
AIR HayleV from the committee on bulldinpa
nrcscntoI a Observation-Disclosures rrnp, AZ n III
s.rIn o,oh,,Oc, aSniaiuInl, 10. III, ~ n ~. ~
sIISiiD,, on,,ine bo,,sa ~ u" .mn,,nIi,,, ~,
Si9S H. rsnortsi feynnEsblv nn,0 ibs biif tny
ysnnitI.ii1s, ipntSa ~ ~ ~ s.,'aI,Ss "a
orsI M kiiI ~, = , I''u 'uS ,st ~ ~
hoarJ'' NV '''' WV ''N" "FP'''N' ~ WV
NJ u,.b., o,,,, ~, ,,,, a ~, ,.,.,.,.,,,,
80, ~, ',h iCui " 49, ~ ~ M I'LL ,,
BY Messrs, OamewelI 4 90. under the contract
for the extension OF the nre alarm telegraph
FROM the Central office in Warrington to
NeorVetown, and found the same we'll and faith.
fully performed. Approved
The CHAIR laid before the board the following
Communication sent 10 IL n Ntlles supeTln.
tendent Sc.
B,ARn or PUBLIC woRKs,l
DIsruiCr oT iiO'uNutA,
OTIICE o. lNsrECr0H ~ BUILDINGS,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Detectives Miller and McDbvltt yesterday ar.
| rested j. WrOed and J. HesseT, tho parties who
assaulted Oiicer Burns last month 10 the Victoria
house. The cause Of their rearTest was owing
| to their bOndsmen giving them up to tho court,
| In consequence VI their attempting to leave tho
city. They were locked up In headquarters,
and will be turned over to the marshal to-day.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Now YOrks latest A beautiful suit; will b
placed on our counters this morning.
a, SAEs \ Co., $40 Seventh street,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

This Il done 10 order that the hall may be used
for hops or large banquo!s, without dIsoommo.
ding the guests Of tho house who may not wish
to participate
TuEaAs ViNruREs
throughout tho entire house arc bronze, and
were manufactured expressly Tor Mr.. Cake by
ne we'll known htm q Cornelius \ Son, Phlla.
delphla. OF course they are Of different sizes
and patterns for the different rooms, hut all are
Of hne quality and admirably adapted to the
places In which they are used.
WHAT 1T COaTa
Some readers may inns Rine that the splendors
TeoOunied above are dreams, aud others may
want 10 know what II costs, and In order that
both might be accommodated MIR, Cake was re-
quetted to give some little idea OF what the cost
would he. The amounts rather staggered Us as
answer after answer came as follows For stand.
ing furniture, $4,000 icI carlets, $50, 900 for
about 10000, (blll not yet rendered y for silver.
ware, $4,000; Tor glass aud china, 5000 for
kitchen Improvement aud utensils, $4,000 and
Tor general renovation, changes, repairs, paint.
Ing, and other things not mentioned, about
$4,000, making an aggregate Of cash Invested
Of over two hundred thousand dollars
THE ACCOMMODATIONS.
An idea Of tho Immense establishment may be
gained when 1t IL mentioned that there are In
tho house three hundred and huy sleeping
rooms and sixty i've parlors, IN addition to the
dining. rooms and other large places mentioned
To keep this going requires the small array o.
three hundred servants distributed In tho vnrl
Gus departments, each having specific duty
assigned him.
:. CARE, Eso.,
/ the proprietor, IL gentleman apparent,
! about iOrty years OF age, medium stature, vel
/ built, active and energetic, and one oan 81
after moments talk with him that he thean
Q business. lie has been for several years, and 4
/ still, the proprietor Of Congress hail. Saratoga
| one OF the model summer resorts Of the country
! He L. modest, quiet gentleman 10 be ptoprlc
| tor OF such extensive establishments, but he eN
! plains It by saying that he Il q hotel man an,
! has nothing outside 10 attend TO- lie oertninl
deserves success 10 his enterprise and II Ia to b
| hoped will have IL
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The Weed Sewing Machlne-tho machine that
gives more general satisfaction than any other
can bo purchased or leased on favorable terms,
at Company's Agency, 400 Ninth street I'm
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

About 1880 O'Clock last night some citizens
while passing the Franklin telegraph once, on
Fifteenth street, opposite the Treasury Depart,
the ONCE on fTe. They Immediately broke open
the door, and sxtingulshed the IRE before any
damage was done,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

At Ulprks hog ems, ne swine wero offered
aud being in prime condition sold brlskly al
iNU7'- cents,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

George Follansbee was directed TO relay blue
stone pavement on Four.And.a.hAlf street, re-.
moved BY him while constructing tho Missouri
avenue soWor.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

CHILDRRh's SUITS, nj
A. SAKs 4 CO.'S 90 seventh street,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

cJrnsY OF New York avenue 4gd fifteenth
street, pays 0 per cent. 90 dcpoHi.b
BarklDg H0aEE-3Iei, sa'GF hyi9.tQ and
0WS,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

JUsT REUElvED at Hoover Il JacksOn's, 100
Pennsylvania avenue, n superior lot Of gents,
bows and youths COn1ress, buttOnGd and lace
shoes
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Mr., Charles HertEOg, the Wsllknuwn and
popular wine merchant Of this city, has been
the recipient Of magnificent present from
HeldSlok Il 90. OF one Of the inest OF deml.
ohrOnOmetoT watches. II was made In Geneva
by tho celebrated hrm Of MOntinie Il 10 Grand
hoy, successOrs Of Le Grand Roy n Sons, sent 10
Mr.. HertIOg from Relms The cases OF this
watch are Of q new and beautiful pattern, and
Of plain, solid gold. II Is a present a king
might DO Justly proud or
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

LADIES AND uENTLEMKS, II you wish your
wearing apparel cleaned In a irsLclHss manner
send them to A. Fisher, ols Ninth street, op.
POsito Patent Once. The Professor will give
you satisfaction without fall.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

gIADIEs' AND MISSES FREHCH KID hand
SoWed gaiteTaa speciality at Hoover n Jackson
100 Pennsylvania avenue.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

HANDSOME DREss OvERCOATs. MODIFY, ele.
giant and dressy. Prices low. Variety extern.
| slye. A. SAKs X Co.,
10 Seventh street,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

BOYS SCHOOL SUITS, az
A. SAKs & OVIsr $40 seventh street.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

CHlLDREN's OyERCOATs, at
a. SAKs & co.'s, 3l9 Seventh street.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The fountain ordered for Georgetown will b,
located at Mount Vernon place and another on,
ordered for Georgetown.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
Amusements, Excursion, etc

i w.
WAsulNllT0N TllkAIhk gOMlQUf,
THE lord BhLTIIQRE N sK AND THE No.
TUAS meet 3 hs Ms, q S,Ss,, I r.
HAIRY BEGi,%SELn ,.n oo, hh5aksY BROWN.
Mr. nSRRY PiIos.
Miss sss k kiHfsN BRHsRSFR,
Mtss sALL1R APT, MISS sALLIE APT.
M MISS sH1f Sf Is R S9I:'Hi ii
JAS, W. wFsfFy is ~ Kiss hDDiE JOHNSON,
81, S;. .qS ,ssSsS': iat'Tiud''' 'E'tsA'' ao, By
PHRKItR RtIRRI NK r. ,JRAN BUOKIHY AND
p.n, p.i JAMES TISsp s9RSsSsss sgr. r.s,
Mons 1. ssiai ssii,Isd tx n n s,oaus
Ing the 'nt GR ggrT' I n NV fs COMPANY,
OLIJI DWA Ma AND RttRLFyOttE
ThE EESsF & 81 Ed TTAASSHBIiEIJ5roN
LOOK our
W J. THoNPsoSS NEy DRAMA,
WASHINGTON UPsf0E DOWN.
ESmily Mstiusss Wednesday and Saturday.
New novelties In active preparation oetsu
NEW NATI0NSI; TBBATRE.
~ '' D. " "a ii'lh &C., bs''"' anu ~In'S'''
uRHEPIr M
,u,, Miss stI;LlE u3LMAN.
rNarJsu BBS2 LLssiA sSoMp,rv
VIII be Ta1SStsd ~ spsSSi r.aass, oHSSbso6. b.s,
T 49, "A I! gEAED GuonEssE, ,,,,,. ..
n ttiPrsIiItn w. ops'a'
a.Irr1.s 49, N y, !, 49, T. ~ y .
BDHFNIAH tlIRI.
At night, ,.
,,r.,r Asp -
1MrlNnnL " 1o I'll ~
| In her new Society Play Of ONE WfFE." oolBtr
- IS,IDTs :, a =, - . a. ,ss,,,y :.
nj HrhOFOhHTAN tAhiNTh ThEAThh'
4" urpp.u, ,IY,61.t,, u,,pp.u
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The New Bank at GII y street
The Second National Bank il highly BBoien
Of among our readers. Tho place Is specially
adapted 10 the convenience Of the msFchants
aud y streets.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
CITY ITEMS.

rHR new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia.
Penn'ylyania, has no superior in the style Of It's
appointments.
DARIEs or CHOICE Pennsylvania GIades and
hne New York Butter received daily at SPICER's
Butter Store, a. Ninth street.
"NGCrOR"
Sewing Machine,
and
Nine. DemOrCst's,
Patterns,
900 PennsylyanIa avenue, between Fouranda
half and Sixth streets,
GRAND OPENING
Of the most extensive assortment OF
Doors AND SHoEs,
At Ono Price, and that very low,
BY
L. HEILBRUN,
4O2 Seventh street, second door from d,
IntellIgen Building.
TBR LIGHT.RUNNIr
"DOMESTIC1
Sewing Machine Is the best Of all. The perlec.
tion Of stitch on all kinds Of goods great range
Of work, ease OF operation, nOlseless, Tor more
nearly sOthan any other shuttle machine self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability Of
all parts Is not equGlSd IN any other machine
Once, OOb street, Masonic Temple.
4 No
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

OvERCOATs POR MEN,
OyercOats for youths,
OYeTcOats for boys,
Overcoats for children, at
EIsEMAN II BROrs,
sos Seventh street, May Building.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

AAA n shANNAaf
noYs' Wing Overcoats.
Mems Wing OyeTcOatg.
dEoRGR g, HEHHTNO,
No. 40 Seventh street northwest.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

THR new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania, has no superior in the style Of Its
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
usEEUL HAoTa WORTH KNOWING.

THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder is tho
bost Dontrihce In use. 1t keeps tho Teeth clean
and white, and tho gums sound and healthy.
Price IS and so cents
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

shoes Of the latest styles and best makes receiv
ing daily at Hoover y Jacksuu's, llUg Penney
vania avenue
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
Dry Goods.
DRY GOODS.


just reosivod, a large stock Of oASsIMERBs. for
Men aud Boys, from SOC to 80 per yard; DRESS
GOODS, BLANKETS, SHAwI.S, ELANNELs UN.
DERSlliRTS and DRAWERS, Bid COMFORT.
ERS, At extremely Low pTise,.
JOHNSON a. COLBY,
oe.lo.H --. I'LL AatL.l space
nREss GOODS DREss GOoDsii
ALL WOOL HATINs, FMPREss CLOTHS.
sERGes, DlAGOkAiS, HKRiN0FE ms
OolOkfp UAhnAEREs,
RLAOK Al PkUAs, BI ACK MKRIk oEE. BlAuK
AUSTRALIAN ORhPE UI6Tiih.
RI.AcK s,IbWW ~ bn BihIhGk MoHAIRs,
BLACK bATINR,
BLACK pRAB DE DANES,
Gets $50 Penn. ave. below bs e; o1is "a,
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
uOLlRhD klLkS, IRISH and FRERUH Pop.
Llhs, FMPBEss CLOTHS aud SETtNS In ali the
fBEHoH MRRINOEs in PinE, Blue white. so,r.
10y 9nd s.lmon, 18th many other o. dross aoods
CLOTHS and CAsSiAfERRS
fLAhnkLS Of all kindr,
hhANIS In great variety.
HOSIERY and GLoVES Of al Kinda
BLAkkETS Of ali qualities
ilnr stock is full in all the Departmsuts
We solicit call from all In want Of Dry 6oodG
VIM. r.. RILEY,
eota.u 1I3 MARKET sPACR.
A REALLY SPLENDID STOCK
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
NOR MOUNT VRHNON.

On free exhibition and for sale large ttCb o
OufAintinEs Eng1avipG Ohrofnoa, BronIes { TrrG
statnsIy, rare OhnA also obolce stoch Of TnrooSl
-. BARLOW
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19


on either side In both the second and third
paTlOr and bedroom. These have been fitted
up especially for the purpose, and cannot fail to
please all who need such apartments. In each
Of tho bedchAmbors VI these rooms there has
been built u handsome walnut casing, with
heavy mould top, which gives II the appearance
OF wardrobe, and which rather adds TO than
takes IRON tho appearance Of tho room. ln'
stead, however, OF being HaTdTUbes they contain
bath tub and water closet, an innovation Tor
which the occupants will DO duly thankful.
The wall Of each room IL painted light,
cheerful color, the floors arc covered with six.
frame velvet carpet, selected with rare taste,
and the windows are hung with choice brOcatelle
and lace curtains. In tho paTlOrs the furniture
ts Of either green or crimson velvet Of the most
modern pattern. The sleeping chambers arc
furnished with sOlld walnut furniture, hand
somely carved; and spring mattresses are used
on the beds
This lisa lair sample OF the furniture OF the
sleeping apartments thrOug bout the house with
tho exception Of carpets, which In tho fourth
story arc Brussels and In tho hith ingram.
TuE OLD BILLIARD HALL,
or, as II Is more famlliarly known, the old
church, Is also 10 be changed. As stated above,
1t has been determined to close II US billiard
room, and II ID the Intention ut Mr., Cake to con-
vert II into q concert or lecture room, good
sized stage will DO placed At the south ond, but
other than this no material alteration will be
made. The three chandeliers will no taken
down, and In their stead will be placed a heavy
central one, while brackets will be placed
around the wall, No stationary seats will be
made but Instead easy arm'ehairs will b0 used.
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TERMS
Creilil,g State goarnal.
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

1870
TgIiIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE That on the
Il 18th day of June, 1872, a warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States tor the Eastern District of Virginia
against the estate of Henry r. Ganies of
Henrico county, and State of Va, who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition That
the payment of any debts, and the delivery of
any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him
or for his use, and the transfer of any property
by him, are forbidden bylaw THAT meeting
of the creditors of said bankrupt to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his es-
tate, will be held at court of bankruptcy to be
holden at the Registers office, in Richmond
lst day of July, 1872. at 10 O'clock A. M.
DAVID B. PARKER
je l5-S2w u. S. Marshal.
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rv,,1s rs TO s,yE AZ Nibrycr Thu. 49, :,

TTNIHS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on the
ruptey was issued out of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of yir-
ginia, against the estate of LarlSin Is. Hancock,
of Hanover county, and State of Va, who has
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petition -
That the payment of any debts, and the delivery
OF any property belonging 10 said bankrupt, to
him or. for his use, and the transfer of any pro-
perty by him, are forbidden by aw:-That a
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose one or more assig-
of his estate, will be held at court of bank
ruptey, to be holden at the office of the register
in Richmond, Va, before w W. Forbes, Esq ,
register, on the lst day of July, 1872, at 10
o'clock A. ". DAVID B. PARKER,
je 15-S2w U, S. Marshal.
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The Southern Claims Commission.

The Southern Claims Commission have
appointed the following perons to be special
commissioners to take testimony in their
States under the late act of Congress /:
Samuel II. Wiley, Salisberry, N. c.; j.
N. Snelson, Ashford, Roanoke county, N.
O.; William B. Glenn, Red Plains, Yad-
kin county, N. c.; Francis A. Kirby,
Rome, Ga. !; Richard Watkins. Russellvilie,
franklin county, Ala. Francis P. Ward,
Huntsville, Ala. Marion Campbell
Holly Springs, Miss. (; Alfred Phillips, Un..
ion, Monroe county, w. Va, to take testi-
mony in that part of the late insurrectiona-
ry State of Yirgidia now included in the
State of West Virginia.
7hrd-Declares that the traffic in liquor
as beverage is injurious to the best in
terests of society, and demands its sup
preston by law.
Fomth-Resolves against the great dan
ger arising from the competition of the
ruling parties for the liquor vote.
FVM-Pledges the adoption of political
measures, but not the sacrifice of moral
means. 43g
The sixth invites all citizens to join in the
effort to rescue the State from the domin-
ion of intemperance.
The commissioners are now receiving
applications from counsel who desire to
have their clients and witnesses appear per-
sonally before the commission, between
the resumption of sessions in October and
the date Of the next report to be made to
Congress. b.
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The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP AND
PACKET CoMPANY.-The meeting of the
stockholders and friends Of this enterprise
in Petersburg, yesterday, was not very
largely attended, but those present eynced
firm determination to carry on the work on
the new ship, and by all the means in their
power to foster an enterprise which PROM
ises so much for the people and the cities
of Virginia. The meeting was presided
over by VIM. b. Isaacs, Of this city, and
was in turn addressed by Major N. w.
Tanner, Mr.. Isaacs, General JOS. r.. An
derson and Col. George w. Boiling. The
remarks Of each of these gentlemen were
pointed and enthusiastically in favor of
prosecuting the work to glorious success.
After q full and free conference among
those present, it was determined to hold
another meeting in Petersburg on next
Wednesday, and the meeting adjourned to
that date. We trust that the next meeting
will be largely attended. Petersburg is
vitality interested in the Packet Company,
as well as Richmond, and we know she
will do her duty to this home enterprise.
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NEW YORK.
Grant tfnterviewed-His Opinion of Greelcy'i
3 Chances-Dr. Houard's Case. tf'

Grant Interviewcd-His Opinion of Greelcy's
Chances-Dr. Houards Case. ttf
Ne,o York, June 14.-The Herala's cor
respondent reports an interview with Grant
at Long Branch. On being interrogated on
the Presidential question, he said he
thought that Greeley's chances for nomi-
nation at Baltimore were about even, and
his chances lay with that convention. He
believed Greeley would withdraw, if a
straight out Democratic ticket.was nominate
ed. He hoped Greeley would be endorsed
at Baltimore, as, he said, 1--WE would then
know whom we are fighting" i
The President said that the release OF
DIR. Houard had been demanded of the
Spanish government, and he presumed il
would be acceded to. He remarked, al
the close of the interview, that the Cabi-
net had not discussed what shall be done
in case Spain refuses the demand.
@ Tornado and Hail Storm. eE..
Neio York, June 15.--Several trees il
the squares and Central Park were TORI
down by a tornado yesterday afternoon
Several small vessels in the harbor lost
spars and had sails torn.
Later.-The tornado yesterday created
great damage. Many persons were huri
here and in Brooklyn. eLsag \
Nor,oich, Conn, June 15.--A hail storm
passed over Connecticut yesterday after
noon, covering belt twenty miles wide
greatly damaging Vegetation.
Progress of the Strike-Belligsrent Demon
-.2 strations in New York. sig 81 Z
| Ne,o York, June l5.-Early this morn
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LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES To-MoRRow.-
We note the following special appoint.
ments
st. Marks English Lutheran (Odd-Fel-
lows Hal. Rev. j. G. Neiffer, of Sails
bury, N. c., at IL A. NJ.
First Observation-Disclosures of
Presbyterian Sunday School Union at P.
M.
Third Presbyteran.-Rey. M. W. Sta
Piles at IL A. M. No services in the eve
ming.
Second Baptist.-The special services
at this church tomorrow morning
at IL O'Clock, includes sermon by the
pastor, Rev. 9. G. Biting, and six pieces
of music by the choir and choral accom-
paniment of three hundred voices.
Grace-Street Presbyterian.--Rev. j. B.
Jeter, d. D., at IL A. M. No afternoon
services.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.
Marion has case of smallpox.

--Marlon mas case ot small-p0X. 7-
Burglars are at wor k in Harrisonburg
as we learn from the Old Commonwealth.
Professor Evans, Of .Harrisonburg
leaves for Boston to-day to take par
10 the Peace Jubilee.
A disease, the characteristic symptoms
being inability, to swallow either food OF
water, is carrying off the horses at Bristol
The Town Council decided adversely,
on the night of the 18th, to the continu-
ance Of the Graded School in Harrison.
burg. ..s
AT the late election in Craig, the ques'
ton of taxing dogs was submitted to the
people, and the vote against it was almos
unanimous.
DIR. j. B. Hodgkins, of Alexandria
has been offered the chair of Mechanica
Dentistry in the Baltimore Dental Col.
lege.
The Bristol Neios says "Judge Under.
wood is opposed to Grant. If the Neaos
means to be understood as saying that
Judge Underwood is opposed to Grants
reelection, it is simply mistaken, if our
information is correct.
MIR. r. S. Patterson, Of Rockbridge
county, while on visit TO Lynchburg, fell
from the window of the Central Hotel tc
the pavement, eighteen feet, in somnam-
bulistic condition, and broke the bones ol
his knee joint, but, strange to say, he re-
ceived no other injuries. The accident oc-
Cured on Wednesday night.
=" Some of our Alexandria red hot
Greeley men are negotiating for poll to be
erected on Liberty HAIL. So says the
| Sentinel. I" Polls' are, perhaps, just what
the Greeleyitcs most need. Our contem-
porary may have meant to say pool il
which to s'duck" the Greeleyites for max.
ing such ''gooses" of themselves or poll.
cat, to disinfect the Greeleyite localities
Explainfy, Mr.. Sentinel.
The Fincastle Herald says: ''Many
of the fruit trees in this section have beer
attacked by insects, which are destroying
their foliage and fruit seriously. Early ii
the spring this was noticed, and it was at
| tributed to frost, but as the destruction
| continued, we examined several trees, ant
| found that it was small black insect
about the size of a pin-head, which wa
making the rayages. They attack the ten
der stems of the trees, and get into tn
pith, drying up the leaves and causing tn
trees to present the appearance of fall
This is noticed in several localities.n
The Wytheyile Dispatch of the l4tl
says: " The Court Of Appeals decided to
day, in the case of Hatehett, Ford Il Co.
Us. Stone, and in two other cases, that tn
Homestead Law, so far as it exempts prop
erty from the payment Of antecedent debts
/ is repugnant to that proyision.of the Consti
tuition of the United States, which declare
that, s.No State shall pass any law impair
ing the obligations of contracts, y and j
therefore void, The court made no distinc
tion whatever, between secured and unse
cured debts. If the debt, though unse
cured, was contracted prior to the passag
of the Homestead Law, the debtor canno
claim the benefit of the law, so as to eS
empt his property from the payment c
that debt"