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1. We are the only merchants who have al
ways sold goods cheaper in Jackson than any
other firm.
II. Thou shalt not have the slightest doubt
about the good qualities of our goods and the
low prices of the same; Tor we buy OF nrst
hands and pay the cash for all we bny.
III. Thou shalt not take and read this adver-
tisement in vain, for If thou wiShest to have
bargains, call on US first and thou wilt be more
pleased than ever.
Nv. Remember thy greenbacks and hard
stuff and keep 1t for US to thine own beneht !
for six days in every week thou workest hard
for it, thou, thy wife,. and thy children. thy
horse, thy mule and thy OK; therefore we say
unto thee, keep it for us, come to as, buy OF
US, and thou wilt save by doing SO.
". Honor thy father and mother, brother and
sister and all thy friends, by sending them to
us to purchase all they need. that. they may live
long on little money for plenty of goods
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-01-30

vi. Thou shalt not kill thyself by buying
goods on credit.
VII. Thou shalt not commit wrong towards
thy wife by buying for her common article
somewhere else, when thou canst get better
one of us at the same price.
VIII. Thou shalt not steal thine own money
out Of thine own pocket, by paying high prices
in other houses, when thou canst buy of us for
a great deal less.
- 80 --r
TX Thou shalt not bear false witness against
u.s. thy neighbor and friend, but confess the
truth, that our store is the cheapest.
X. Thou shalt not covet for selling Dry
Goods Clothing, Hats, Boots and shoes, Fancy
Articles and Notions, Queensware and Glass
ware Groceries and a thousand other things SO
low; for the farmer saves money, and the mer-
chant will make enough by quick sales ana
small profits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

Lamar CMise.) had proposed 10 occunv The s,r..
but Ne both gentlemen were absent, he vonId
occupy q short time. .'~
He opposed the bin a. unnece~Arv ana . Mn
lstton OF state rights. contending that there was
q broad distinction between citizens OF stste.
aud citizens of the United States and oposs.s
the decision OF the Supreme Court IN the N,~
Orleans slaughter-hou cases IN support az H.
position. He cited the action OF Nsssschn~.s.s
IN DISTINGUISHING ali her citizens Who could not
read her CONSTITUTION, and said N KENTUCKY
should do the same. not one negro an =
hundred could vote. Yet she had never
thought Of taking such q STEP. an evidence
that her citizens hsd no Intention of de-
priying the oolored people Of their right
He charged that the attempt % force the
coiored children into the schools Wa not intand-
cd FOR their good and would only result In the
destruction OF the schools. We we're driftins
TOW ards centrslsm fast enough without Any
such measure as this. He said there we're
men who would punish . white woman
fer refusing 90 marry q colOned man NJ
she gave ss her sole reason for not mar
rying him because he Was black. He
said IL this Law was passed the colored peo-
pie in certain sections would demand these
rights In the most offensive manner, which
would lead 70 collisions, and then the white
man would be set upon and prosecuted, and
perhaps the act enforced by martial Law.
Mr.. Rainey IS. c. addressed the HOUSE; after
which, the further consideration Of the bill vAs
postponed.
number OF bills we're introduced for refer
ence.
II was agreed that the sessions for Tomorrow
and Monday should be for debate only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19
FESTIVALS.
CHILDREN q HOSPITAL.

FAIR, for the benefit of this Hospital, will be
held on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
and SATURDAY, Of this week, in the A." V ERNON
BUILDING, Corner Of PeHnSylrdHia Avenue ant
lOfh street, TO which the patrons of the Iustitu-
ton, and others having an appreciation of this
charity, are invited.
The object OF this Hospital is to provide Surgic ii
and medical treatment for the helpless children of
the District.
There will be for sale q large variety Of FANCY,
and other articles, suitable for HOLIDAY PRES
ENTS. dscl5-5t
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swift Retrfbutfon ON q Party OF Rur-
0ererS,

ST. LOUIS, December ia special dispatch
TO the Demccrof, from Sedalia, says that infor-
nation was received there yesterday that a
farmer living near Cambridge, Saline county,
sold lot of hogs in that town on Wednesday,
receiving therefor about 81 900, and that while
returning home he was 0vertaken by five men,
headed by a notorious desperate named Tom
Stanton, who shot and killed him, and robbed
the body. Shortly after the tragedy a eentle-
man living near by discovered the body in the
road, and hearing an angry alteration in an
adjacent thicket, he comprehended the situa-
ton at once, and quietly raised q party Of his
neighbors, captured three of the murderert,
hung them TO a tree, and then started IN pursuit
of the two others, but at last accounts il was
not known whether they had been captured.
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r. . Z A b L I 3 II : D 1901,
yoHl 9. BARrHBL,

No. 1lA -Four. Al aH street, Zone door south
OF Oolontgation HAIL.
takon epart.
osltisnsns Garments Cleaned and Dyed without
~ Gloves, Shoes, Surs, etc., Cleaned q shortest
hoccs. novls-tr
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Mothers, Mothers. Mothcr.,

msthers, Mothers, Mothers!
Don't fail TO procure MRS. wINSLOw's sOOTH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases incident to the period
OF teethins in children 1t relieves the child from
pain, cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, by
giving relief and health the child gives rest 10
the mother. Be sure and call for
mrs. WINSLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP"
For sale by ali druggists. Jyl4-ao6m
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Wall street To-day.

NEW YORK, December l9.-Gold opened at
lila, declined to l10h, advanced to Iitk, aud
Is now Ill. ON gold loans the rates have been I
a. gold for carrying. Foreign exchang IL heavy,
with nominal rates for prime bankers, down To
81 and 90, and with business about !. lower.
In the money market call loans to nrst-clses
borrowers are quiet at 6a3 and prime mercantile
paper lie quoted at 9a12. Government bonds are
! al per cent. lower to-day on account Of the
decline in gold. Southern state bonds strong,
but duh. The stock market hGD been feyerish.
with q decline In prices since opening Of to 4.
Prices are Q fraction above the lowest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

OPTICAL DEPORTATION OF THE SURRENDER
OF THE NIRGINIUs.-A telegram was received
to-day by the Secretary of State from the
Consul General at Havana in, which the latter
states that he has been informed by the Captain
General that the Nirginius prisoners were
delivered yesterday to the Commander of the
Juniata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

ANOTHER RHsURRRCrIoNIsr was captured in
the city last night while engaged in his nefari-
ous trade. Until some one OF them IL punished,
however, the arrests are merely Q farce. In
the LAST case the Maryland University was i'm
plicated; this time II was the college In the A.
sembly rooms building that was TO profit from
the robbery Of the grave.-BaItimore American,
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District Affairs i'm Congress.

ACCOUNTS OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
In accordance with an intention announced
in THE STAR three or four DAYS ago, Mr.. Hale,
chairman of the House District Committee,
yesterday offered a resolution, which was
adopted, THAT the Committee on the District
of Columbia be authorized to employ for
period of sixty days competent accountant
Tor the purpose OF making full and exhaustive
examination of the accounts of the District of
Columbia and the Board of Public Works as
well as the former administrators under the city
government, so far as they relate to the improv
ment of streets, laying of streets, laying of
water mains, sewers, gas, &C., and the ipdebt-
edness of the District"
THE SENATE COMMITTEE
on the District of Columbia were to meet this
morning at IL O'Clock. On account of the
absence OF quorum the meeting adjourned.
THE NEW LIBRARY BUILDING.
The commission named by Congress of which
Senator Howe is chairman, to select plans of a
new building for the Library of Congress, have
received twenty eight designs Of different
degrees of merit, and from most of the large
cities OF the country. OF the SIS 900 appropriated
by Congress for plans the committee will award
81 500 for the best. 81 900 for the second best,
and $500 for the third best design. The COM
mittee have held a preliminary meeting and it
is believed will have no trouble in agreeing
upon the designs. They have until the 3lst inst
to make the report.
ENLARGEMENT OF THE WASHINGTON NAVY
YARD.
Yesterday afternoon, in the House, Judge
Poland introduced a bill, which was referred
to the Committee on the DISTRICT of Columbia
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy, for the
purpose of charging the area and increa sins
the water facilities and conveniences for a dry
dock, sites for iron plating, and other metal
working shops, for location TOR a marine rail-
way, for the erection of buildings for the storage
OF materials, and of buildings for the numerous
special manufactures carried on at the Wash
ingtcn Navy Yard to purchase a certain guam
tity OF land, not exceeding forty-one and half
acres. living aOufh NJ hal fha
yard ana canal; and for the purpose asking an
appropriation Of $500, 200.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Dreka,. Dictionary RIo,,e,

a., new and useful Holiday Gift, being combine
tion OF BlottlDg Case, with complete list OF words
which writers are liable to srell Incorrectly.
For sale by Ststioners, and At 1893 Chestnut
list decs.gv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

sudden fright at the proposed reciprocity treaty
with the United States, by means Of which our
government was to acquire possession Of Pearl
are AFRAID that annexation would be their fate
II they permitted tho Americans to gain Q foot
hold on the island, and the King has been com
PEELED to break on negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THE HOLIDAY Accommodates 0 p. m
the Senate was discussing the House concurrent
resolution TO adjourn over until the 5th of Jan
nary. The prospects were that the resolution
would finally pass by a small majority.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to- day were sS49,374.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

LYNCHINe IN KENTUCKY has sunk low
enough to make woman its victim, one Mrs.
Stamper, whose conduct had been offensive to
the people around Mount Sterling, where she
lived. A few nights ago gang Of armed q nd
masked persons, said to have included several
Stamper's house and lighted II. The tabooed
woman ran out, and while trying to extingush
the flames abe was shot to death by one Of the
lvnchera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

IT Is REPORTED that the Virgnius will be
brought to this city, where an investigation into
her right to carry the American flag will be
held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

BRokH JAn-On Sunday evening last, Nell
Thurman, for IN attempt 70 sst nfe 70 the house
Seneca veire, ESQ.,, (both negroes,) escapes fron
the jail in this town and have not since boen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

SENATOR CAMERON appeared in his seat to-
day after an absence OF several DAYS at his
home in Pennsylvania.
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I've uea Killed

PHILADRLPHiA, December l9-Jamss Nor
row, . brakeman on the North Pennsylvania
railroad, and John RigGe. IN employe OF the
Pennsylvania road. were killed on their respoc-
tive roads By being run over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THE ACCIDENT TO MR.. JOHN e. OWENS
The Newark New Jersey Advertiser says -
'Toodles,' at the Opera House on Tuesday
night, he fell to the stage, as required by the
part, but making q miscalculatfon, he came
down too heavily, and struck severely upon his
back. Though he was able to continue the
play 1t was apparent that he felt lame, and after
the performance he was taken to the Cont
mental hotel, where he lies to-day unable to
move. 1t Is feared he will have to cancel ali
engagements for the present"
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THE VIRGINIUS.
The Surrendered Passengers and
Crew ON the Junfafa.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, December is, via HA-
vANA, December 1s.-fhe surviving passengers
and crew OF the Eirginius were delivered today
steamship Juniata. They were sent on board
that vessel, which soon after took her departure
for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

AT THE CAPIroL.-Secretsry Belknap and
Secretary Robson and Postmaster General
Creswell were at the Capitol to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

TIE BANKRUPT BILL.-The Senate judi
ciary Committee had long session to-day on
the bankrupt bill. They were still in session a
halt past two this afternoon. 1t is understood
they will report a bill repeating 50 much of the
bankrupt law as provides for Involuntary pro
ceedings and will leave the remaining features
Of the bill for voluntary benefits intact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THE REMAINS on PRor. AeAssrz we're bona
men ilfug0ious In art, science and literafure.
Amer simple funeral service m the chapel II
Harvard Univsraty, internsnt took place IN
Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

TIE Senate Commute on Public Lands held
their first meeting this morning, and after re-
ferring about thirty bills to different members
for report adjourned to meet hereafter on Fri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

Dossoo's Asaoaltoa DrOkoR lnnnna.
A. Brittan. broker, who has gained notorisfy
- me victim OF personal aDault, and rofusod
TO esofy against his assailant, = violsnsly IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

Prise right q Lo0g lslanA.
NEW YORK, December ia prise Aeht Tor
$500, on Long Island this morning, bStWesu
Jim Turner, Of New Orleans, Snd Ed0y
McDuf, resulted I'm Q victory for Turner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

GxN. BUTLER succeeded to-day in making
an arrangements whereby full discussion will
he had on the civil rights bill reported by him
from the Judiciary Committee. There are
es on the subject, among them Mr.. stephens OF
Georgia, and debate will continue for two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THERE are several applications for extension
Of patents for the sewing machine before the
Senate committee; one for the extension of the
sewing machine which stitches lining into hats
These sewing machine applications are sure to
encounter resNlnte nnnnsitinn.
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The VIrginius Coming.

kEY WEST, FLA, December l9.-The Vir-
ginius left Tortugas at mdnigh: in tow of the
United States steamer OssIpee.
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STANLEY JONES
y. Real Estate Broker,
No. 51l TIN STREET.
HOUSES AND LOIS nv ALL PARTS or
THE CITY FOR SALE
LOANS NEG OTIATEB. MONEYINVEST.
Ell. dec6-tr
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

SAM'L CROSS,
- Bro er,
SHEPHERD'S BUiLDING,
No. sOsn PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
WAsHIN6ToS, d. G.
Prompt attention given to the payment Of General
and Special Taxes. deco SIN
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EX-SENATOR BEN WADE was on the floor of
he Senate IN dav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

&Heavy shocks Of earthquake were felt in
Utah yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

COMMISSIONER SMITH ExoNERATED.-Ad-
vices from st. Paul, Mimi, are to the effect
that the commission which has been investigat-
ing the charges against Indian Commissioner
Smith will close their labors and adjourn to
morrow. The report of the commission, it is
further stated, will exOnerate the cOmmissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THE EXECUTIVE MANSION wears a deserted
look, owing to the absence of the President and
the sad retirement of the ladies of his family.
No official business, of course, is being per-
formed during the Presidents absence, and the
recent bereavement to the ladies of the mansion
prevents anything like social festivities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

The SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY has
issued circular stating that, in accordance
with the provisions of the law just passed by
Congress for the redemption of the loan of 1855,
holders of registered or coupon bonds of the
above loan may exchange them on or before
February ], 1874, for new five per cent. bonds OF
the funded loan, par for par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

Col. THOMAS A. SCOTT was at the Capitol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

PSYCHOLOGICAL knYORM.-In the inter-
change of thought which has taken place, dur
ing the last two or three years, between
scientific men in different parts Of the United
states, desire has been frequently expressed
for the formation OF An association to take into
confederation the various interesting questions
connected with neurological reform, to spread
information in regard 70 these among the pso-
PIE, and concentrate effort towards the accom-
piishment of such practical measures of Inn
provement as upon full elaboration It may
seem Judicious to attempt. This feeling has ct
length embodied itself In . communication al
dressed to President Barnard, requesting him
to take the initiative toward the form alton of
such an association by calling . meeting for
that purpose: The request is made BY Joseph
Henry Arnold Guyot, e. B. Elliott, j. Z. Hill
gard, H. A. Newton, W. p. Trovbridge Q. Joseph
Lowering, Thomas Hill, Josiah p. Cooke, H..
John D. Runkle, William Watson, Thomas r.
Pynchon, NJ. O. Meigs, B. F. Craig, G. s. Ly-
man, james d. Dana, samuel D. Tiiinan, ana
stephen Alexander. In compliance With the
request therefore, President Barnard has asked
Al Who are interested in the subject to meet ct
Columbia College. New York, on December 30,
At ?. m, for the purpose Of forming . pre-
uminary organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

THE Senate Committee on Patents held a
meeting yesterday, and considered the claim OF
Silas II. Hodges, chief examiner of the patent
office, for additional compensation while acting
as commissioner. 1t adjourned to meet on the
sth of January, when the application of A. G.
Batchelder and others for the extension of a
patent car brake will be heard. All the rail
road combinations of the country are interested
in contesting this claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

RAILROAD lNvEsTIGATIoN.-We learn that
the party moving in the matter of Congress
sioAal investigation into the affairs of the CEN
trail branch Union Pacific, known formerly as
the Atchson and Pixies Peak railroad com
pany, has returned to New York, and that a
motion will be introduced to this end imme-
diately on the bling of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

CONTESTED SEATS IN THE HOUSE The
House Committee on Elections this morning in
structed the chairman to introduce resolution
in the House, asking to be discharged from the
further consideration of the election case from
the 18th Georgia disirict-Bethune VS.. Harris
This will leave the House to dispose of the case
without recommendation. An application was
made by MIR. Sloan, the contestant for the seat
~ Mr.. Rawls, of the LIST district of Georgia, for
further time in which to take testimony, which
was refused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

PARDON OF DEsERTKRs.--The following
general order from the Navy department has
been issued: "The President of the United
States commands it to be made known that all
sailors and marines who have deserted the nava
service, and who shall on or before the first day
OF February, 1874, surrender themselves at any
naval station, shall receive full pardon, only
FORGETTING the pay and allowance due them and
shall be restored to duty without trial or pun
shment, on condition that they faithfully serve
out the full term OF their enlistment unfulilled
at the time OF their desertion."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-19

COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.-The Sen
ate in executive session yesterday confirmed a
large number of nominations of officers APP
pointed during the recess of Congress, includ-
ing Harry Lott, register of the land Office, and
Julian Neville, register of public moneys, at
New orleans; james NJ. Donnan, of Virginia,
consul at Belfast, Ireland; Paul Dahlgren, con-
sui at Rome; Thomas L. Milstead, collector of
customs at yorktown, Va; John l.. Penning
ton, or Alabama, governor of Dakota territory;
Asa b. Gardner. judge advocate in the army.
with the rank of major. A large number OF
post1nasters, chiefly in western states were con-
tirmed, and the nomination of Gasember Jack
son, as postmaster at Ellsworth, Kansas, was
rejected.
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CONE AND SEE.

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Merchant Tallsrs and Fine clsthiers,
declssr Corner nth and y Streets,
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-17
New York Items,

New YORK. APRIL 16.-The Herdld pub
fishes a long letter from O'kcly, dated
Residence, Cuba Librr, March II.
New YORK, April 16.--BarIow & Allen
nephew and grandson of Commodore Van.
derbilt, have failed, and there is much eX,
element in Wall street in consequence.
General Garcia, commanding the eastern
district, says any reconciliation with Spain
except on the basis Of independence is i'm
possible. The Cubans have no faith in the
establishment OF Il permanent Spanish re-
public. Garcia'S force numbers seven hun
drcd, of whom one-third are white, the re-
maindcr mixed. Cespedc> says the Sranitrds
must go away and leave us in peace, or con-
tinue the war until we are all dead.
Dispatches from the West report the snow
storm on the line OF the Union Pacific the
worst Of the season. No trains are running,
and no one can face the storm.
IL is stated that the Howe Sewing Ma
chine Company is in trouble. Half of the
employees quit work On account of unpaid
six weeks wages.
The steamships San Jacnto. Montgomery,
and Sedewick arrived at New York this
morning.
A cable dispatch from London says the
horse Negro won the New-olarket stakes.