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IL Is now said that the police, in excluding the
reporters from the positions heretofore occupied
by them at the New Years diplomatic and mill
tary receptions at the White House. only obeyed
orders. This, from the usual courtesy of our
police, can be readily believed; but the question
arises why the order was given, or by whom? 1t
is no answer to say that it to prevent the in
tTusiOn Of those not legitimate representatives of
the press. 1t is an easy matter to distinguish
between the bogus and the genuine reporter.
We cannot conceive who about the White House
should consider it necessary to do this thing
The Presidents household, official and personal,
are notably unPretentiOus, and free from
Pumpernickel airs. General Grant, is, himself,
the most republican of Presidents, and has
repeatedly, during his term, shown his dis
regard of the fuss-and-feather etiquette by
which some of his predecessors undertook to
hedge in their dignity from the people
He has always seemed to recognize the fact
that great republic like ours has height and
weight enough TO dispense with corsets to stiffen
up and maintain its dignity. Petty courts of
the Pumpernickel grade need them. A big,
six-fOoter amongst men always appears to best
advantage in easy costume: but the little
understood chaps need to wear high-heeled
boots, stih collars and tall hats to exc
out their height. There is no need i'm the
world for our government at its official recep-
lions to put ON the Pumpernickel corsets. There
Is no good reason, indeed, except, perhaps, want
OF space, why the public as well as the press.
should not be present at the New Years dplo-
matte and military reception. 1t is a public
affair, or spectacle No state military secrets
are discussed. The diplomats and the officers
are fearfully and wonderfully arrayed in gor-
geous toggery ON purpose to be seen. They are
not likely TO object.
At any rate, if the reporters are to be admit
ted they should be assigned positions where they
can do their work intelligently, and not be
hustled about from post to pillar as they were
on last Wednesday.
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OFFICE or MAJOR AND SUPERINTENDENT,
WASHINGTON, January 4, IE3
The Board OF Police, at its meeting held ON the "a
instant, unanimously adopted the following resolu-
ton, viz:
Resoired That license sell liquors
At retail viii be approved by this Board in any
IN which the Board shall be satisfied from the report
OF one or more Of its heutenants, that the party
applying Tor . license renewal Of q license has,
20 any time afer the passage Of this resolution, sold
liquor on the Sabbath day, violated any other
in relation to the retail sale of intoxicating quors
This resolution will be strictly adhered to, and
published for the information Of all whom il may
concern.
By order Of the Beard &c. RICHARDS,
I6-1 Major and Superintendent.
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NEW OFFICE.
JUAN BOYLE r. CO..
REAL ESTATE AND NOTE BROKERS',
No. COS FIFTEENTH STREET,
Opposite Treasury

A HANDSOMELY FINISHED HOUSE ON south
street between 2d and 81 streets with all the mod
ern Improvements Small cash payments and long
time ON balance. Several FARMS, small and large,
on the line Of the Point of Rocks railroad, within
Few MINUTES walk Of the depot within thirty minutes
Of Washington. Terms easy. Also, two Of two hun
eyed acres each on the same road and same distance
from depot, improved 10y House. &C. Also, one of SO
acres in Esuquier county, Va, very handsomely i'm
Cattells Station, Va. Will be sold in quantities 70
suit purchaser, on easy terms Six lots on north
side of Rhode Island avenue, 2tNl each; small cash
pay ment, balance can remain for i've 90 years with
interest at per cent One lot on south side Of
street 22xl29, very easy terms Three lots corner
If ard sd streets. -Four lots on cath street. be
tween and n. One on igi = perween "a ann sarn
streets. Six lots near Capitol, fronting on New Jer
sey avenue one of the finest situations in the city
handsome te.s:s SO. IL "a acres, one mile above
Georgetown. A handsome House ON corner zlrt and
II streets, with every modern Improvements, long
time payments: fine lot on street southeast, be
tween ID and Sd; Two lots on 81 street, between c
and b. southeast. Several lots street, between
I'd and ID; southeast Three handsome Houses in the
West End. Also Houses and Lots in all parts Of the
city. Two handsome Houses and Lots on 9Th street
MONEY TO LOAN
in sums of from I 600 10 $1,000 on real estate.
For the accommodation Of the public, the Office
will be open WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. from
6ts to O'CLOCK. noN9
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Largest Circulation in the District
Reading Matter on Every Page.
WASHINGTON CITY:
MONDAY. January 6, 1879,

Owing to the very large circulation of The
STAR, and the great wear Of type consequent
upon the high rate Of speed at which its i'm
mense printing machine is run, we find our
selves again compelled to renew the material
with which the paper is printed. These renew
AIS come pretty often; but, notwithstanding
their great cost, we cheerfully make them when
ever necessary, as such improvements are al
ways appreciated by the public, and constitute
a sure index of the large circulation and con-
stantIy increasing business of THE STAR.
We may add that the new dress is from the
oil established foundry Of l.. Pelouze who has
furnished the type for the paper almost ever
since il started, and that it was our intention to
commence the new year with it, but were pre-
vented from doing so until to-day by the late
inelement weather, which delayed both the
manufacture of the type and its shipment.
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limited STATES PATENT OFFICE,
~ WASHINGTON, ID. C., january :, 1873
On the petition Of GEORGE w. RANDALL, Of
Boston, Mass. praying for the extension Of patent
granted to him on the san day Of April, 1859, an
Ii is ordered that the testimony in thecase be closed
the Nh day Of March next, that the time for filing
arguments and the Examiners report be limited to
the Nth day Of March next and that said petition be
heard on the 18th day Of March next.
Any person may ogrose this extension.
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fFPOT0MAC WATER RENTS.
1878
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS.
WATER REGISTRARS OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

WATER REGISTRARS OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, )
WARRINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 81, l62
Water Rents for the ensuing year will be due and
payable At the ONCE Of the Water Registrar the
Attention Is called to the provision Of Law reauir-
ing the supply Of water be cut of from ali prem
ises where rent remains unpaid at the expiration Of
thirty days from date.
TIMOTHY LUBEY, Water Registrar
d3l1t lChronicle and Republican,
TDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
Wy BOARD OF HEALTH,
WASHINGTON, u. c., Dec d, 1877.
IL u hereby ordered and resolved by the Board of
Health Of the District Of Columbia, that the Rules
and Regulations in regard to small :" heretofore
made and promulgated by the Board IF Health afore-
aid and approved by the Governor Of the District of
Columbia, be amended as follows, to wit:
PHYSICIANS ATTENDING UPON SMALLPOX Pa
TIENTS.
shall be the duty of every physician resident of
the District of Colunbia otherwise lending UPON
any person affected by small pox within said District
to report to the Board Of Health said case Of small
pox within twelve hours after his first visit and dis
coveTy OF the dseare Of said person. the name and
residence Of said person, and whether the room or re-
sdence in which said person may be situated and at
tended has been and is fumigated and ac
cording to the Rules and Regulations" aforesaid
CHRIS. c. cox, MD.
- President Board of Health.
Attest: y. w. BL ISS NJ D., Secretary
Approved: II ID. COOKE, Governor. dec2s GOT
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The friends Of Edward S. Stokes who has lust
been flor the second time,I found guilty Of the
murder of Jim Fisk need have no apprehensions
that he will be hung, for changing for murder
Is played out in New York." Notwithstanding
Jack Reynolds was hanged for saying IL, and
because he had no political friends. Virtuous
New York could not be traduced in that way
and hung Jack out Of pure spite for the insult.
But Stokes has powerful friends and can defy
the court, jury, and the community generally.
Here are atpresent about dozen men convicted
Of murder in the first degree and sentenced to
be hung-sOme of them as early as ten years
ago-awaiting execution in the Tombs The
sentence Of the law will never be executed In
their cases, and simply because the city Is cursed
with corrupt Judiciary. The administration of
justice In New York is a disgrace to the country
and to civilization.
l.. z. Reavis is at IL again. capital moving
Go TO, l.. U. Reavis.-CAicago Tribune.
This is cold comfort for the capital-wheeler,
coming from the paper that first started him ON
his crazy career.
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y b. MCGUIRE,
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND BROKER,
janl-3m Office: 1906 r. STREET.
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BARGAINS. BARGAIN
A RARE CHANCE TO SECURE A HOUSE.
PAY RENTS NO LONGER READ

PAY RENTS NO LONGER. READ
new twostory BRICK HOUSE, No. I22 81
street southeast, near the Avenue; rooms, bath
time.
street southeast lot 2sxlO, good rooms beautifully
terraced; for price and terms call At office.
Also, new Sroom FRAME HOUSE, corner llfh
and southeast; faces south and east; lot 2Oxho;
price sS q long Mine tine uorsr on, s.ro., .,,
between 9Th and 9TH streets east, Navy Yard brick
stable, sc; bargain; s2ep.
east lot sox; stands back in yard; price, ss.eDD,
Also, four story BRICK, on street. between Ieih
and Ish streets % feet front by about ~ feet ds.p;
suitable for blacksmith. wheelwrigbt, car
riage or paintshop, or mandatory; cheap; price,
Also, seyer-r room HOUSE on 10Th street, between
and 5; front yard, hall, nearly new, good alley;
Also. seven room HOUSE, corner 10Th and T. and
one corner 18th and Boundary; both new. never &C
Also, sevencrocm HOUSE, on s street, between
Connecticut avenue and a0h street; new; price,
We have other property for sale, aud We invite al
to cali, as We are sure We can suit them
We have, also, some very eligible building lOtsthat
PHIL. ii. WEIGH co,
dG Masonic Temple.
EoR SATELLITE best REsTAURANT and doing
IL the largest business in Washington; splendilly
GTsed in the sntrs part q the city NTH 'aPe
business for As the proprietor is retiring from
business, the place will be sold very reasonable
gnre w r JoH M Real Estate as@a and
east J6-Si:
LNUR sALE-HOUSE and Lot. 500 18th street,
l. between E and streets, containing nine rooms,
water closet; bath room, gas &c; one of the most
Inquire Of ADhMsoN, sc3 sth Street p''' deiol%
MONEY L0ANED-In sums Of s2Jo and s:Ol0o,
'd on Real Estate security Prs%PIas sS be re-
6-st: Real Estate Broker. 5I3 It'll street.
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THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
L Der has obtained from the Supreme Court If the
district of Columbia, holding special term letter.
Of administration on the personal estate Of JAMES
LODGE, late Of Washington County, ID. G. deceased
All persons having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof to the subscriber, before the
eth day Of January next they may otherwise by Law
be excluded from all benefits OF the said estate
Given under my hand, this 9Th day Of January
Witness:-A. W. WEBSTER,
H-m.Ss Register Of Wills.
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BUAKDING,
Comfortable ROOMS with Board
- and Home comforts, can be obtained on reason
able terms, at 925 Z street north. few table
boards accommodated. j6-3tr
ROARD-5ls 18th street, between and r, mid
- way the Imperial, Ebbitt and Willard 3 Hotel:
magnificent parlors and elegant Chambers with or
without TABLE BOARD. Good cooking Speciality
transient Boarders accommodated. 1885,
FURNISHED ROOMS-To let elegantly fur
l. NISHED ROOMS, en- suite, with comInrlnica-
ting Parlors and Bed Rooms; bath room, hot and
cold water, gas, &c. with or without BOARD An
ply 523 18Th street, between G and H streets north
west. den 1w
GOOD BOARD, PLEASANT ROOMS AMI
N prices moderate, at 21Oj corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue ana zist street. mayl-ly
The New York herald., 1873-09-10
New Park Theatre, Brooklyn.


crowded and pleased audience greeted Mr.. A.
r. Samuels in his brilliant theatre last night.
At the fall of the curtain after the second act OF
"London Assurance" the opening play, he was
called out and sauted with a storm OF applause
and a shower OF noral testimonials expressive OF
the gratincatiOn of the Brooklyn pubhc at the
pleasing results his liberal expenditure has
achieved in changing the old Park no large,
elegant and handsomely appointed temple
OF the drama. Mr. Morris, the stage
manager, was also called for, and in u
neat speech promised every exertion In the
power OF the management to secure entertain
ments worthy the new house and OF Brooklyn.
The company, despite the halting lnseparable to
new combinations, evinced fair ability. Mr.. M. w.
Fiske as Mark Meddle, and Mr.. John W. Norton as
Dazzle. were more at home In their parts than
most OF their associates, and received fairly earned
applause; while Miss Freeman and Miss Tracy as
Lady Gay and Grace Harkaway appeared as pleas
ing artists who promise to become favorites Mr..
Matt. Morgan Is the painter Of the drop curtain, an
imaginative representation OF the "Rescue OF cap
tain John Smith" by a very full-grown Pocahontas
1t Is handsome picture, but the figures are all
unlike any live Indians ever seen in America. A
very effective orchestra, under the leadership OF
Mr.. Zaulig, played an excellent selection Of new
The New York herald., 1873-09-10

penditures exceptIonaI character, has
yet been enabled within the last few years to re-
duce her public debt by than $780, 900 900 ana to
exhibit gradual and steady increase OF individual
wealth in the presence at the same time Of tho
most earnest efforts, both public and private, to
better the condition OF Ireland and TO enlarge the
political rights OF the people OF Great Britain.
''But to Judge Alright the government OF Great
Britain, one must look above and beyond tile de-
bates in Parliament and the controversies on
domestic questions, which mainly occupy the pub
lie attention or London. We must look beyond all
this, to the numerous ofshoots OF the British
In America, IN Africa. in Australia and especially In
Asia. There t is that we discover revelations OF
political wisdom and military skill, which tend to
show how far Great Britain Is In advance OF her
great rival, Russia, aud which present an example
OF transcendent imperial dominion such as the
world has not seen since the days OF imperial
home. remember tn have reflected on personal
observation OF Great Britain and British
India, that striking as are the exhibitions OF
practical wisdom which appear in the domestic
administration OF Great Britain and bv means of
"hch she mas enjoyed stable government ut home
ior no" nearly 200 years yet the spectacle OF a
handful OF Englishmen ruling by the
mastery or intelligence, not less than
Iorce, the hundred millions of India. Ia
the most remarkable and conclusive proof
or that marvellous viror OF the British race which
has Its other great manifestation, although ofa
dinerent form, IN the abounding prosperity and
national strength OF the United States.
''Similar views have indeed heard Mr.. Gushing
express repeatedly, and they seemed to me par
ticularly apt in connection with this final act OF
the arbitration OF Geneva.
Specimens of the Bottom OF the Pacific
Ocean.
The Secretary or the Navy has received from
Commander Beknap, OF the United States steamer
Tuscarora, specimens OF The bottom OF the Pacific
Ocean, secured by him with the patent sounding
apparatus. Some OF these specimens were taken
at a depth OF 1850 fathoms, or about two and q
quarter miles. The specimens were all sent to the
Smithsonian Institute to-day for microscopcal ex-
animation.
The New York herald., 1873-09-10
THE aRAY-HEcKsHER DUEL IN COURT

Mr.. A. W. Clason, who was committed for con-
tempt Of Court In refusing to answer questions In
regard to the above-named duel, put by the Grand
Jury, was brought up yesterday before Judge Fan
cher on certiorari.
His counsel, Mr.. Fullerton, took the point that
this was a commitment for a criminal contempt,
and by the statute, the fine for such contempt was
limited TO $3.50, and the Imprisonment to thirty
days; but the order which had been made directed
an imprisonment until he should answer the ques-
ttOns.
Justice Fancher said he had suggested the mita-
tion Of thirty days to Mr. Lyons, put it had some
how slipped out OF the order. The question was
whether this commitment was amendable.
Mr.. Alien, Assistant District Attorney, said on
habeas corpus proceedings the commitment could
be amended.
Mr.. Fullerton replied that this was not a habeas
corpus, but certiorari, In non-bailabe case,
where there was no need OF habeaS corpus no
amendatOry power In the Court; but the statute
was peremptory that IL the commitment was bad
the prisoner must be discharged.
Judge Fancher was strongly OF the opinion that
under the above writ the prisoner could only be
detained thirty days, and that the commitment
was amendable; but as in all cases where the lib
erty OF citizens was endangered, the doubt must
be given in his iavor, and lie would therefore grant
the motion,
The New York herald., 1873-09-10
TIE JERSEY CITY RING.
Trial of Bumsted Charter Commits =
sioncrs-Thc "Non Vuit" Plea Of

Trial of Bumsted Charter Commits
sioncrs-Thc "Non Vuit, Plea OF
Guilty and Sentences.
Yesterday forenoon the Hudson County Court
House was once more place of excitement,
owing to the announcement that the cases OF the
state vs.. Various Commissioners for the perpctra-
ton of offences that have gone far to bring in
fanny upon the city would he brought be-
fore the Court. Several OF the Fire Commits.
si0ners and members of the Board OF Public
Works appeared in Court. Judge Bedlc was not
present, he being engaged in trying tue
alleged murderer or Della Corcoran at Hacken.
sack. District Attorney Garretson called
up the several indictments found against Fire Com
mssoners Carnes, Boyd. Dean and Tilden for open
and wllu violation or the law, 10 purchasing
horses Counsel Tor these men arose and stated
that their clients would enter the plea OF NON uun
cOntendere (which Is distinction without df-
ference from the plea OF guilty.. This plea was
accepted. The Court stated that the ends OF JUS
tice had been attained by the acceptance or this
plea and sentenced the seli-convicted prisoners TO
pay nominal fine OF six cents each and costs
commissioner Tilden then pleaded guilty 10 having
received commissions the price OF horses, in
violation OF law, and was fined $50 ana COSTS The
trial Of the Board Of Public Works Will go on to-
The New York herald., 1873-09-10
CORRUPTION IN LONG ISLAND CITY.

The Water Commissioners Aroused and
Taking Measures for Their Defence.
The Common Council Of Long Island City resumed
their Investigations into the AFFAIRS Of the Water
Commissioners yesterday. The Commissioners
who had evidently become alarmed at the serious
position in which they found themselves, had se-
cured the services Of Mr.. J. W. Covert to repre-.
sent their interests during the progress
Of the investigation. Two new witnesses
were examined, who testified as to the
value OF land bought by the Com.
mission and the advisability OF laying the mains on
Thompson avenue, after which Mr.. O'Grady, the
late City Clerk, who made such startling revela-
tions on Friday last, was recalled. He was SUBJ
jected to q searching cross-examinatlon at the
hands OF Mr.. Covert, during which 1t was elected
that he could not swHaE as TO the accuracy OF his
testimony to the efreHtthat he had at the Mayors
request signed number OF duplicate NewtOwn
debt bonds and 81, 900 water bond IN excess Of
the 800 which the Legislature had authorized the
issue or This, he said, 10 the best OF
his recollection he had done Mr. Covert objected
to the admission OF such evidence mere recollec
ti0n, and requested thattne witness be more posi-
tive but after going into secret session on the sub
ject the committee decided to accept the evidence
as 1t stood. The committee then adjourned to meet
again this evening, at seven O'Clock, when the
examination Of witnesses Will probably be con-
cluded. The proceedings excited intense interest
in the vicinity, and were witnessed by the Mayor.
City Judge, the commissioner VI Public Works and
other prominent officials.
The New York herald., 1873-09-10

NEWARK PIREMEN IN THEIR GLORY.

Yesterday was a gala one for the Fire Depart
ment OF Newark, it being the occasion OF the All
nual parade. For Its size 1t is pretty safe to say
that no better organized or equipped paid
nre department exists. The esprit de corps
Il admirable, and Yesterday TINS was mani
machines and the horses made very creditable
appearance. The flags OF the city new from the
sta1s and the City Fathers and the citizens honored
the show with review. Engine Company No 3, OF
M0rristown, and Gleason HOOK and Ladder Com
pany. OF Troy, n. ", participated IN the parade as
Handsomely.
The New York herald., 1873-09-10
Musical and Dramatic Notes.

The sale OF seats for the salvn season VIII begin
tomorrow morning at the Academy OF Music.
salvlni's nrst interpretation here will be othello,
his second Conrad, in "La Morte Civie" ("Civli
Death'0, by Giacometti, the author Of ''Marie An
toinette," in which Ristori acted,
This evening "The Bellies OF the Kitchen ana
..wIlkins Mioawbern will be produced at the union
Square Theatre, with the vokes Family 10 'nc ono
ana Mr.. James Fawcett Rowe in the other
Mr.. Gayler,s new play, 'Dust and Diamonds, " 10
said to be entirely destitute OF "sum'' ana CON
cert saloon business. 1t is to be hoped that the
report is true, for Mr. Gayler has had sumcens
experience as a dramatist to have learned 'nss ~
irving not to shoot over the heads OF the people
Won rnn the risk OF shooting beneath their feet.
Mrs. James Oates will appear at the olympic
| rbeatre on the evening OF September 20, In an
adaptation OF MADAME Angot's Daughter" made
nv n. !. Byron The costumes are said to be new
and imported expressly for the occasion, and sew
eraI European opera oouce actors are mentioned
as having been engaged
The New York herald., 1873-09-10

arc the charges against you, Prime; nave you any
thing TO say to the charges
Prisoner-i have nothing to soy until have
counsel. i. .LaL l4r4
Justice-well, You are entitled to time to Obtain
counsel. suppose you can obtain counsel by the
morning; but, meantime, you win lay in the hands
OF the officer.
Mr. Plart-At what time In the morning?
Justice Moniort--Say nine O'Clock.
Mr.. Platt-At this placer -s.,f n.
Justice Monfort-At this place.
Onicer Trainer-Then you VIII leave him In my
charge. .e 0.--s t-
Justice Monford-Yes.
Onicer-ThenI don't see how he Is going to get
any counsel -. = tl =
Mr.. Platt-That is his business, not yours.
Oficer Ito pris0ner) Than you will have to stav
down here tonight.
The prisoner made no reply. and the eight or ten
persons in the court left, tie prisoner and the
custodian being the last to depart.
0nicer Trainer found the prisoner at home and
In bed, aud had no difficulty In securing his com
pany. Prime got up at once and dressed himself
and walked down.
THIS move begins the fray and win put the anti.
Kelsey party, which claims to have money and in
huence, on its mettle. -