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The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-04-11
COUDERSPORT, PA. FRIDAY, APRIL IL 1873

the side of the peak they climbed on
their hands and knees along its crest,
the upper crust being separated from
the rocks about twenty feet, owing
to the melting. In attempting to
/ cross this chasm Captain Stevenson,
who was in advance, nearly gave
himself up for lost, clinging to q
rock with both arms; he was unable
to gain 8 foothold in the hardened
snow. A fall Of thousand feet was
the alternative of letting 60 his hold,
and his muscular force alone saved
him. Holding with 8 tenacity which
the extreme danger nerved him to
do he at last succeeded in indenting
the ice by rapidly striking his foot,
sufficiently to support himself
From this point their progress lay
over rocks worn smooth by trick
ling water and along ledges until
the summit was finally gained.
! surprise awaited them, in addi-
ton TO the extended view over the
whole Of the Snake River Valley.
I consisting Of a structure evidently
made by human hands. The surface
Of the peak was about sixty feet
square and in the centre Of it was
pile Of rocks in a circular form about
six feet high. This had evidently
been raised as a protection against
the wind by some aborigincs, how
long ago it is impossible to tell. The
trappers all assert that 10 one has
ever climbed the "Tctons," and that
the Indians have no tradition Of the
ascent. Judging from the dctritue
which covered the surface inside the
circle, Mr.. Langforc estimated one
hundred years as the shortest period
in which the clcments could erode
such an amount from so hard a rock.
1t may have been centuries and long
before the pale face ever invaded the
home Of the red man.
The two successful climbers rested
but short time enjoying the view
their labors had secured for the haz-
ardous descent had to be accomp-
Iishcd before nigLtfall. returned
in safety to camp and enjoyed that
deep sleep only 70 be had after such
physical cxertion. Many thirss Of
interest both in geology and natural
history were Observed on our route.
Professor Bradley reports the peaks
composed Of grgnitic rock, With
seams Of trap running across the
formation. Glacial action was seen
to have existed and it Is supposed
that the lakes at The foot were made
by its force. They correspond both
in location and structure to those at
the base Of the Alps. The foothills
were tertiary limeatoueS. About
fifty species Of Arctic fora wera col
Iected but zone were found on the
extreme heights. The aAeroid bar
Ometers showed an elevation ofI3000
feet, but a. these are not trustworthy
above certain attitudes, owing 70 the
rarity of the atmosphere, the result
which Mr.. Herring obtained by triaE-
gulation, Of 1900, is probably more
correct.
The next day the party returned
down the canon to camp, satisfied
with having accomplished s feat
hitherto judged impossible. In my
next | hope to give an account Of the
Geysers, among which We are now
encamped and whose wonders excite
our enthusiastic admiration.
EXPLORKR.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
TAX ALTON.


The Rates Under the New Bill.
Collector Slater has not yet begun TO receive
taxes for the year commencing July l, ., the
bill passed at the recent session Of the Legisla-
ture did not contain the emergency clause and
will not 20 into effect until the 26th inst. The
tax books are well advanced, and will be placed
In the collectors hands by that date. The rates
under the new hill are a. follows:
Washington city-f2 on each 800, divided Es
follows: General fund, 45 cents; gas, 10; police,
u; salaries public schools, QncluIlng coored,)
20; erection school buildings, (do.,) 10; on ac-
count Of District bonds, %; District water bonds,
I; corporation bonds, 80; District bonds sinking
fund, rs.
Georgetown-s2 per 800, as follows: General
fund, 10 cents, gas, III police, II; schools, rs;
school buildings, 10; District OF Columbia bonds,
81; District OF Columbia water do, I; George
town do, rs; District sinking fund, %.
County-l.5s per 800: General fund, 81: police,
49, schools, %; District bonds, 40; District sink
Ing fund, rs.
Col. Brariball, the deputy collector, Is engaged
at present IN preparing tue new certificates for
taxes due, a1d by the nrst OF next week some
will be issued. These certificates are printed on
bond paper. and are signed BY the Governor,
collector and superintendent OF assessments,
each bearing the seal OF the District. They viii
Dear the date Of July |. 1873, aud bear Interest
at the rate Of 10 per cent. per annum, and
holders under the law have the right, AZ tho ex-
piratiOn OF year, TO demand the payment OF the
amount, with interest, or the sale OF the prop
erty on which II Is 4 lien. Arrangements have
already been made for the negotiation Of
these certificates on satisfactory terms, brit
preference will be gwen 10 home parties, aud
orders 10 Mr.. q. Z. Baker, the comptroller OF the
II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
GENERAL CITY NEWs.

comm,ss,onss ~ aosds a. the Sistr,rt of Colupi.
ia m me STATE Of illinols.
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a.. ~ LILLY ss,arss. M w" 81. IA NJ.
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NJ o'' ~ "' W " me- ~ W. W." -
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NJ. geo. Y. SYKES y y,nf aanfe,ousp " ~.
ns Npers resluenee, the Mesl mn no'e,, bons
nn,sr,s aou 1p ~. ssrns VI u" NV
~ ,..... ~ -, ~ =. 80. Ia. -. ...
MI. harry KING, OF thls CITY, Wno soms 'No
months ago went West IN search OF nesth, re-
turned yesterday, weighing twenty pounus mofe
and looking ike summer rose. ne wont peg
out Just YET
The game yesterday afternoon on the olympic
grounds WAS not Of much interest, the Creighton
club having II all their own way, the Cooke nine
showing n ssd lack OF practice. The score At
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

THE GRAIs MARKEr.-Two thousand bushels
OF corn aud 100 bushels OF wheat were received
yesterday. The wheat sOld nj 81 90 AMI the corn
al 70 cents per bushel.
FIRE.-Yesterday morning fire was discovered
In the stable OF COT. Cooke, on Washington and
5toddard streets, which was extinguished with
out much lOss. The 1re originated In the hoster's
room above the atable, and Is supposed to have
originated iron match dropped gu the moor.
The PICNIC given yesterday, at Analostap
island, in aid Of the family Of J. W. Walker, who
lost his leg by the upsetting OF reel while At
tending IRE In this city some weeks since, was
q grand success, and handsome sum was real
lzed from the sale OF tickets. MIR, Rodier, pro.
prietor OF the Island, waa untirlng In his efforts
TO make the occasion successful.
SrABBIRG AFFRAY.-Yesterday morning durlng
an alteration between two boys named Robert
Ray and Edward Chambers, colored, aged about
fourteen years, on the corner OF Bridge and Con-
gTess streets, Ray drew O knife and stabbed
Chambers In the side. On committing the deed
he left the scene. The wounded boy was re-
moved to the statlon-honse, when Or, Appeby
dressed the injury, and fornd that the knife had
entered the rignt lung, producing q severe
wound. lie was afterwards removed 10 his
home on jackson street. Later In the day on
Ger Burrows arrested Chambers, and locked him
up In the statior.hOuse 10 await the action OF
Judge Smell,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

theories were consistent with the Scriptures.
He wouldnt let the Scriptures alone. Tue Scrip
lures had ABOUT a. much 70 do with his pdfely
scientific subject a. the subject itscif hss 70 do
Win ~ taxstien Of Church property 10 the DIS
trict of Columbia. II 0aliieo had confined him
self 20 the systsm and IL demonstrations, with
out interfering With ne esrip,ares. he would
s,,ntr1Gn nc for MS day, Sns = bad ,neoloss,n
the sense that he taught, but spplsuded for more
than four score Year, before, did then applaud,
and coniinucs 70 20 applaud the self.sause s1ss
TEN a. taught by Copefnlcus. "dad the Tuscan
philosopher been q recluse student OF nature
who, Ike Copcrnicus, announces his opinions ~
Accessions 70 knowledge; had he stood alone -
the fearless aibiter and champion o. truth, ne
have soierated the new doctrine, and, IKE him,
too, might have embraced IT, The truth Of the
matter 10 that Calico continued to surround the
truth with every variety OF 0bstructioue. Tine
tide Of knowledge whioh had hitherto sdtaured
10 peace he crested with angry breakers, and he
involved ~ It's surf his friends and his enc.
E,s q1 ssSs ss, to add
that very fsw years OF life remain 70 the story Of
0allleo as heretofore accepted. II has received
more than one mortal wound, and, writing In
pain, must 'slie among Its worshtperr." And
yet some OF them battle brAvely for its truth,
nnamaitola,," evidently. few short years, and
the moving drama OF .,
'The starry Calico, with his woes"
ration. A rood Of historic daylight has been
gradually let In behind the scenes; all the oh
rubbish Is being gradually swept away, aud The
curtain will soon fall, never TO rise again, on
CSx VINO Il POSTED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.
Meeting Of Directors ut AunnpoiI ,-Rcpor

Meeting Of Directors ut Aunnpoii Report
of President German.
The president and directors OF the Chesapsa AXE
and Ohio Canal Company met at Annapolis on
Tuesday; all the members, except Col. J. @.
Berret, present. The report Of the president
was submitted to the board, and his recon-
mendations were concurred In. The report Is
as follows:
OrFicE CHIsAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL COMPANY
AssAroLis. July .. $50. ,
G.srIsMEg: have great satisfaction In re.
porting TO you that the tonnage and revenue Of
the company for the past month Is largely In ex-
cess Of any corresponding period, w; Revenue
rents and interest ON deposits, 81 32o.9, making
the total accrued revenue for the mouth, s5S,.
s4O.oo; while the expenses for operating aud
maintaining the canal, including the repairs on
dams No. and 2, Georgetown aud Seneca, was
$4,000. 50, making the net revenue Ter the month
| i9,2s9.G6.
show the increase In the coal tonnage and re-
ceipts from tolls as compared with correspond.
ing period of 1871 and 1873: June, 1871, iOi 81
tons, feo,o2oi2; June. lsI2, lOl, 200 tons, $751;.
T6i 80; June, 1879, lil,ol4 tons, s6I,0i+2d from
| which IL will be seen that the Increased
| coal tonnage as compared with 1911 was i,i0S
while the increase in revenue from tolls as coIa-
rared with 1871 was sS.9s9.ii. and 1872 was $io,'
ISAAC.
and revenue OF the canal for the past month ls
yon have every reason to expect equally graft
Tying results during the remainder OF the season
as your canal is In an improved condition, wei
| supplied with extra lock-gates aud other mate
rial TO repair any ordinary accident, while th,
prism or water way Is greatly improved, as Al
| evidence OF which boats have passed from Cum
bertrand to Georgetown during the past month
ladened with 19i tons OF freight, the averag,
tonnage Of all boats engaged III the canal trad
exceeding liz tons.
Not only Is the canal In good condition, bu
| the uuestlOn of freight. which in the early mar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

Niagara would look were the waters drained
of. And yet thess rocks, high as they now
arc were at tho bottom Of a fall, for they are
worn by tho action Of whirlpools, such as
Of various sizes ut every step, some OF them
as large "a barrel and nearly as deep. IL
looks like IN immense waste, o desert OF
rock-an immense river shriyelcd up TO tho
dimensions Of brook, and showing evidence
Of a greatness and power that have passed
away for ages, but whose work Is manifest
on every hand.
Altogether II Is q stirring sight, and aside
from the novelty Of our canal journey we
were well paid for our time and trouble. Let
the reader, when he visits Warrington, not
10 away without seeing the Grcat Falls Of
the Potomac, but II In hurry don't patron
irc the canal. We returned safe TO George
town nj midnight. ra Hr. II. n. u
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
SPORTING MATTERS.


Posi-5eliinR for the Race To-Day.
The race to come Oh this afternoon between
John Langleys bay horse and John Tally 8
brown mare has caused much talk aud excite
hent, not Only among the sporting fraternity,
but with many Of our citizens who seldom take
interest In matters OF this kind. As previously
ahnounesl would be the case, pools on the race
large crowd was present, and the favorites OF
both horses were strong In testlfylng to the con-
ndence they entertained for the respective
horses. The sale opened with the brown mare
having the odds, but the friends OF Prince came
10 tho rescue ut the sixth pool, aud from thai
time 10 the close OF the selling prince" held the
TO one Ia his fayVf.' knOxs beach wagon viii
leave the hotel to-day NJ o'clock for tue track
10 convey all wishing " witness the trot. Fare
for theTound trip, o.. Should the weather proye
favorable u large crowd Will be In ATTENDING
and the nnest race witnessed that has taken
place here lhi8 season,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
A CASE OF KJEcTMENT.
Justice Reese Compelled TO vaeatc His
Once.

sssssts sS"Fehga ~
once.
Yesterday morning, about 10 O'Clock, consid-
cradle excitement was occasloned at the corner
VI Sixth street and Louisiana avenue, by Con.
stable Henry Lacey ejecting Justice 4. L. Reese
from the once that be occupied at that corner
It Appears that some time since 0 bookseller
named August Gotthele rented the premises
and then sublet the rear rooms to Mr.. Reese
lie moved out and left Reese In fun possession
who received notice from the owner to leave,
but to which no attention was given. Oh Tues
day last Justice Mills issued q writ Of restitu-
ton, and it was placed In the hands Of Con-
stable Henry Lacey 10 serve. This Oficer In
formed the Squire that he must vacate the prem
ises by O'Clock on Tuesday morning or other
measures would be resorted 10. The uJtice was
unheeded, and yesterday morning the con-
stable appeared at the once, aud on the
refusal Of Justice Reese to vacate,
his furniture aud desks were promptly re-
moved to the sidewalk, and as the squire had
secured room In the adjoining house they were
promptly transferred to this place.
Before the work Of removal was completed
Justice Reese issued q warrant and placed It Ia
the hands OF Ofiicer Burns TO serve, charging
Lacey with using threats OF personal viOlenc,
towards q lady. The constable was taken be
fore Judge Snell, where notie proseguf was en-
tered, and he WAS Immediately dismissed. Al
Reese took the gas fixtures aud some other Arti
ces which II Is thought legally belonged there
II Is understood that warrant will he issuet
against him for trespass. The case excited con
siderable interest among lawyers especially
many OF whom witnessed the whole AFFAIR.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.


Orders of tho Board OF Public Works.
The Board OF Public Works issued the follow
ing orders yesterday: The grazing OF alley in
square No. 1i6, between NJ aud N and Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets also, the grading OF NJ
street, from Eighteenth to fwenty-nrst. The
paving Of street, from Teuth TO Eleventh street
northwest, with asphalt; the grading OF q, from
Fifteenth TO Sixteenth street aud the gfadng
resettlng curb, relaying foOtwalks and narrow
roadway OF r street, from Eleventh to -Four
teenth northwest. Tue superintendent OF streets
mas been directed TO close the slN-feet alley In
square 2l6, west side OF vermont avenue, be-
tween X and l. streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
MILITARY.
Master OF the Omccrs Of the First Rcai-
meut N. a.

Master Of the Omecrs Of the First Rcai-
mcnt n. a.
Adjutant General Amos Webster has, through
General Orders No. 10. issued yesterday from
headquarters, recognized the neli ani san on
GERS elected on the 18Th utimo By ths captains
aud licutenants OF the list regiment National
Guard OF the District OF Columbia. They are as
follows: Colonel, Is. y. smoot; lieutenant colo
nel, Robert I. Flemmlng; senior major, william
Dickson; junior major, J. T. X. Plant; surgeon,
AK nar'y,n assistant sa,ssSn; a. =. Mues
McNabb, jr. He directs that they and such CON-
pany Officers Of that organization as have not
been mustered In report at the onice Of the ad-
jutant general, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
| and Seventeenth street, tomorrow (frdty)eyen-
ing, At O'Clock, to take the oath prescribed by
| the militia law Of the District OF Columbia.
The Presidents Mounted Guard have had pre-
pared handsome set Of re solutions to be Tor
warded to the Duquesne Grays, OF Pittsbnrg
Pa, thanking the corps for the stand OF color
presented to the Guard some months since.
The various companies Of the list regiment are
busily engaged In making preparations for cN
/ curs,ons, Iarget-shootlng, &c., this summer u
AFFORD amusement TO the members thereof. tn
| nrst trip announced Is that TO be given by CON
pany b to Marshall Hall next Monday, when
target.shooting match will take place. VI
THURSDAY, July "a, company A viii give thei
Potomac on the steamer keyport. The Mariu
band will furnish concert aud dancing music.
Company y, Captain X. Hanneman, will Civ
Loeiiiers garden, on Monday, July 81. The hon
orary members Of the company have contrib
utcd 500 towards purchasing prizes. IL IL re
quested that the members Of other oompanle
attending the picnic appear In full uniform. Tn
committee to decide upon the shooting will h
selected from the different companies Of the Is
regiment. Dancing, under Professor l.. 4
Trembly, and good music, will be q portion o
the attractions OF the day. THIS young compan
Is surviving to become one OF the best organic
tons In the lst regiment, and last night at tn
meeting Of the company several good recruit
were enlisted. In addition to other attraction!
there will be given an exhibition drill. Let gu
military boys assist them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
THE NIAGARA FALLS CALAMITY
ua,x It uannened-Tha YIciIms.

How IL Happened-The vlctiuss.
Tho Ruffsio Commercial az Monday gives the
,.,,a,.,s ,..s,,s',,... =, a.. .,,saa, =, N,.,.,a
S.,,. on ~ ps. I,s ,n.,.u, y, e '" 's"
"On Thursday afternoon, towards evening,
gentleman and lady, accompanied by q brother
Of the latter about Twelve years Of age, called at
Mr.. Flommervelts hotel, chippewa, and en-
gagged board for day or two, They were on
loot and came from he direction q me falls;
took ride up the creek, accompanied By resi-
dent OF Chippewa. the next day, Friday, tho
lady and gentleman Informed the landlord OF
their intention OF getttnG married, and as they
could get no license at that place, they went to
weilaiid. Al tue latter place they were refused
license for some reason, but were nnally fur
nished with the document BY getting the bar
tender Of the hotel at which they stopped TO 90
| bail-a requirement that attaches TO such pro-
ceeding o. getting married In Canada.
..rhey returned 10 Chippewa, intending to he
married that evening, as the gentleman Informed
Mr.. tiommerveit. Al four IN the afternoon the
party OF three again engaged the boat for ride
danger Of going into tue river. They did not
| heed the warning, and IN less than one hall
hour were ali over ne Canadian Fans.
"pATtles on both sides OF the river saw then
| as hOon as they were In the current, and wit
nessed tho fruitlcss attempt OF . poor oarsmaf
TO save tue lives Of those so dear 10 each other
The poor man would now row up the river
and he would then row In every possible dlrec
ton until they reached the breakers, then b!
| some means one oar was thrown from the oar
| lock, and all hopea Of safety vanished. The,
| were then seen to kuddle together IN the midd
Of the boat tlll the dip was reached, when tn
more. Parties standing on the banks Of tn
Amertran aide ,lrovc INN sdlatalv IN the fprry
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

DR.. A. u. Lesley and wife, Delaware J. p.
Tucker, Boston; Judge A. b. Corwlnc, New
York; Judge John Y. Lay, Virginia, anu II.
q mani, California, are a. the sUDltt House,
General jacob AunieD, Maryland; $. T.. BOdine,
pnilsdehlhla; n, Farbur, New YORK, Samuel s.
IAKe, Philadelphia, and y. u. PhtchArd, Balti-
more, are NJ the Kiikwood.
Aususlus Woods, New Hampshire; @. W.
Dunn, Richmond; U, q, Burr, Norfolk and oliver
Madison, Indianapolis, arc ~ the ImpefIa',
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

The regular quarterly meeting OF the Wash
ington Sihuctzen yerein was held last night at
Wills hall, on Seventh street, near street,
Simon Wolf, es1., presiding.
The report OF the secretary on finances was
read.
Mich. Thompson was accepted as an active
member OF the society.
Messrs. Y. Abner, W. Behrens and Won kerber
were appointed committee to examine the H.
nance secretaTys report.
A motion was made and adopted TO alter the
constitution OF the association SO that hereafter
meetings VIII De held monthly instead OF quar-
torly. ~
The finance secretary was authorized TO draw
q salary OF $50 per annun, aud IN too future
only Que secretary will be appointed, at a salary
Of 800, Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
CARELESS USE OF FIREARMS.


Another warning Is given to those In the
habit Of carrying explosive weapons. Last
evening Mr.. Harry Leexie, who resides ut ll0l
Twelfth street, took his pistol out OF his pocket,
snpposing II was empty, aud handed II to little
Neale barry, son OF Mr. Paul Barry, to play
with. At length Mr.. Z. NJ. Atkinson took Ii out
OF his hand aud snapped u 1T Mr.. LcekIe IN
sport. lie then pulled the trigger again, and II
exploded, the ball grazing Mr.. Leekie's head and
lodging IN the ceiling above.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10
Tho Dreuth In lTassachu,etts.

The effects Of the dry weather are ocsming
more anil more disastrous every day. In local
tiles where the recent showers have not reached
the grass Is scared and crisp, aud crackies under
the feet like dry stubbie. Rlspberries, which
promised most abundant crop, have stopped
growing and are drying up, on the vines. Corn
GIN to turn yellow. There has been no drouth
Ike Il in this vicinity for many years.-Boston
.gyttruaL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-10

In every car on the Connecticut River railroad
there IA a box overhead, at one end Of which Ia
contained the name OF the next station, which
IL Ia the duty Of the brakeman to change ~
they leave the stations. And it goes further: II
states where they connect with other roads. AZ
the change Is made bell strikes twice, which at.
tracts the attention Of the passengers, so tina,
the box always exhibits the name OF the next
| station, and so on. Thus passengers Away,
know the name OF the stopping place, and alst
" II conuects with any other railroad.