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National Republican., 1873-10-07
A Poei,n WIdoM,

"The NEST ontsrprising person | met in
London" says writer In the October Allan
Hc, twas Mrs. Shelley, daughter Of Goodwin
and Mary Wollstonocraft and widow, since
Percy Bynshe shelley's DEATH In 1922, of that
poet; interesting, not only because Of the
celebrity Of her parents and Of her husband,
but far more for her own sake; interesting,
too, because Of the remarkable discrepancy
which discovered that there was between
her actual character and all her antecedcnts
aud surroundings. | expected to find Mrs.
Shelley radical reformer, probably sclf-as-
scrting, somewhat aggressive, and at war
with the world; more decidedly hetcrodox In
religion and morals than ! myself was; In
dorsing and enforcing the extreme OPTIONS
of her father and mother and (as then un-
dcrstood thcm) of her husband.
"Ifouud her very different from my precon-
coptions. Gentle, genial, sympathetic,
thoughtful, and matured In opinion beyond
her years, for she was then but 20; essentially
liberal In politics, ethics and theology, In
deed, yet devoid alike Of stiff prejudice
against the old or ill-considered preposses-
sion In favor OF the new, and, above all,
womanly, In the best sense, In every senti-
ment and instinct; she impressed me also as a
person Of warm social feelings, dependent
Tor happiness on loving announcement;
needing a guiding and sustaining hand.
felt all this, rather than reasoned 1t out,
during our too brief acquaintance; and few
women have ever attracted me so much In so
short time. Had remained In London
am sure we would have been dear friends.
She wrote inc several charming letters TO
America. In person, she was Of middle
height and graceful figure Her face, though
not regularly beautiful, was comcly and
spiritual, of winning expression, aud with a
look Of Unborn refinement as well as culture.
II had touch Of sadness when at rest; yet
when II woke up In animated conversation,
one could see that underneath there was
bright, cheerful, even playful nature, at
variance, thought, with depressing clrcum-
stances and Isolated position"
A WRITER in Western Massachusetts,
paper, wishing TO cast oil upon the troubled
waters of Bay State politics, puts to the pub
lie the following conundrums: as Benjamin
j. Butler the nine hundred and ninety-nine
billion horsepower devil, the superlatiNey
black-hearted, incarnate demon, the bloody,
murderous Thug that men and newspapers
proclaim him TO be or not2 Is Gov. WASH
burn the purest and most unspotted specimen
Of political human clay that mother nature
ever fashioned into the form OF mani"
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Tho New System OF Coast Dcfeucc.

Until the end of the Franco-Germau war
the usefulness Of torpedos was still very ques-
tionabfe. For blocking up harbors there was
nothing but the old American torpedos which
exploded by coming in contact with a vessel;
these were equally dangerous to friend and
foe, as was unfortunately proved during the
war. II was different with the electrical
torpedos which were sunk to the bottom and
dred by means Of an electric battery on shore
when ship of the enemy was found by OBJ
servation from two stations to be exactly
above them, while they did not interfere with
the navigation Of the ships Of friendly ma
tions. These observations were, however,
frequently inaccurate; during thick weather
they were extremely difficult, and at night
impossible. To remedy this defect DIR. Hertz
constructed IN apparatus which foated at
certain depth under water exactly above the
torpedo. This apparatus was connected with
the electric battery on shore, and as soon as
Il was touched by u ship the torpedo ex-
ploded. The battery was, Of course, only
connected with the apparatus when an attack
was expected TO take place, and there was
thus no danger to friendly ships. This was
decidedly step In advance. But In order TO
make t0rpedos really useful for defensive
purposes, IL was necessary 10 construct a
torpedo not connected with the shore which
should explode on coming In contact with a
ship; which OF the same time could be laid
down and taken up again with perfect secur-
ity, and which, II getting adrlft, should not
be dangerous to the ships In port. To use
everywhere torpedos connected with the shore
would not only have been too expensive, but
also too complicated on account OF the mum
Der of conducting cables required, ever to be
practically useful. This problem has, how
ever, now been solved by the marine sngi-
neer, DR.. Hertz, already mentioned, who has
succeeded In constructing u torpedo which
meets all the above requirements. Trials
made with 1t at Wilhclmshavsn In July last
and at the Rummelsburg lake, near Berlin,
short time ago, have proved beyond doubt
that the new torpedo Is as dangerous TO ships
of the enemy as 1t is safe to those who ope-
rate with 1t. This invention has reduced the
employment Of torpedos connected with the
shore by cables to minimum, and has at the
same time enabled our naval authorities TO
protect our coasts In few days completely
against the landing Of an enemy, without
endangering the safety Of our own ships. 1t
seems clear that this Invention will alter the
whole system Of coast defence.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
THE GOLD AND SILVER CROP OF
CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.
A Marycloss Yield Of Prccisu. Metal.

lfrom the San Francisco Chronicle
The production Of gold and silver upon this
western coast since 1913 has bcon something
marvellous. In the following estimate we
connnc Ourselves to the product Of Califor-
MIA aud Nevada, and do not estimate the
large amounts received from Oregon aud,
more recently, from the ncwly-devclopod
mines of Utah, Montana, Idaho, Colorado
and New Mexico, which have also contributed
largely to swelling the total of our precious
metals.
In 1913, the year when gold was frst dis
covered In California, the production Is csti-
mated at $4,000 600. In iS40, the year OF
the great immigration, the yield increased to
s25,OO0O00. In 1850 II became tI0, 1000, 900.
II became s63, 900, 900, and In 1853 the gold
yield reached its maximum figure Of 45S,-
OOOO From 1854 to 1891 the yield varied
from lfty-two TO siSty-thrco millions Of dol.
lars Of gold and silver. From 1873 10 1879
the annual yield has averaged go, 900, 600,
with no evidence Of probable reduction, but
with rcry prospect Of increasing the amount,
as We have better facilities and more labor
for the working OF the mines. The aggro-
gate production 10 estimated at 1850,
700, 900.
II opcus curious hcld Of speculation as to
what would have been tho result II this vast
mineral wealth had not been discovered.
How much we have contributed to the de-
vclopment and progress OF the world, how
much we have contributed TO promote the
good Of mankind, aud how much Of evil and
luxury and crime has resulted from throwing
upon society such vast millions Of gold.
The Intelligent observer who visits our
mining region will be surprised TO Observe
how comparatively small an area has beer
found ~ psoduce the precious metals. In the
counties Of FL Dorado and Nevada II Is only
here and there that the miners work Is seen
The rayince that arc worked, the mountains
that arc mined, the ledgcs that show labor
arc vastly inircqucnt Us compared to th,
lnnumcrablc gulchcs, hills, mountains and
gravel banks that yield the precious ores
| Our mines are not the one-hundredth part
yet discovered, and Of thosc now being worked
they are scarcely prospccted. We can gel
| some Idea OF the prospective possibilities o
our future by contemplating two OF the mine,
Of Nevada, upon the Comstock lode, tn,
Belcher and the Crown Point.
The Bclchor mine was Incorporated In June
| 1868. II has produced from above the 800
foot level, from tho year 1919 TO the ycal
1870 ~, 965 tons of ore, which yielded In bul
| lion 81 500, S35. A. The first bullion was pro
duccd In September, 1863, and from tbi
''bOnanza" dividends, amounting TO s42l 20'
were paid 10 stockholders In the years 1856
and 1895.
1 The following table shows the production
Of the mine from It's organization to Scptcm
National Republican., 1873-10-07

Of the smaller mounds, when opened, dis
closed the skeleton Of a man sitting with his
earthen bowl. Tho largest one that we
passed on the road they dug into from the
top down through the centre to the ground,
and there they found nothing but little
tight wad of gopher's bones. In several Of
the mounds few bones were found, and, in
some cases, rude specimens Of pottery, but
generally nothing more than the mere soil.
go much for Aztalan. DoRk.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
improvements Ordered.

The following orders for Improvements
were issued by the Board Of Public Works
yesterday: The superintendent OF roads has
been directed to have the bridge repaired on
the Murdock mill road. The Washington
Gaslight Company has been directed to lay a
Gas-main on l. street, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets northwest. A 38.inch
brick barrel sewer has been ordered on Rhode
Island avenue, between Ninth and Twelfth
streets northwest, instead Of 24-inch pipe
sewer. Directions have been given for pay
ing square 100 with concrete; also, for 3-foot
brick barrel sewer, commencing on the east
side OF Eighth street east and running along
onth street east; thence down the east side Of
Seventh street TO I street southeast; and a
pipe sewer on the west side Of Seventh street
east, from ID to street southeast, with man
holes and traps
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Books and PAPER,
[By Ralph Waldo Emerson. /

TBy KAIph Waldo EnerBon,I
II you consider what has befallen you wheu
reading poem, or history, or a novel, even, tina,
deeply interested you, how you forgot the time
OF day, the person sitting In the room, the en-.
gagement for the evening, you will easily admit
that books make all towns equal; that the Con.
Paris or London, for time. Robinson Crusoe,
could he have had shelf OF our books could
almost have done without "Frldey," or even the
arriving Of the ship. Now every faculty eIalteth
itself into an art and memory into the art OF
writing, that Is into books. Everything that be-
longs % this change, this Intervention Interests
men. The plant papyrus, which gave Its name
to our word paper, IS Of more importance In his
tory than cotton and silver aud gold,
National Republican., 1873-10-07
APROPOsED NEW BANK.
An Organization Nearly Completed.

An Orgnntknuon NeRfiy toWpieted.
Preparations arc nearly completed for the
organization Of u new bank here to take the
business which the closing of the First Ma
tional bank and Jay Cookies house have
heretofore done. The design Is to secure the
notes Of the First National. There
will be strong demand for another bank
when the ordinary course OF business is re-
sumcd, and u the showing OF the new or
ganization when published Is satisfactory, II
can hardly fall Of success DiSPdich 10 Tie
kt1p York Times.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
Wallis Opera Heuse.


The storm Of yesterday could not aud did
not Interfere with the nrst appearance this
season OF Little Lotta" at Wall. last night
The theatre was comfortably hllcd, and the
applause showcrcd on thcsprightly and popu-
lar actress was euch as has ever greeted her
In this city. OF the play, "The Little De-
tectiye, especially adapted for her, not much
can be said. The plot Is faulty, the dialogue
worse, aud, altogether, II can safely be AS
serted that at this time, and after Its repeated
performances, II Is au Insult to the Washing
ton public to present 1t. The characters weTc
well sustained and the mechanical effects
faultlcss, but that could not hide the trans.
parent imposition. "The Little Detective"
viii be repeated tonight, and tomorrow
Little Nell and the Marchioncss"-a play
which has some intrinsic merit, and In which
Lotta will be able to do herself Justice.
Theatre ComIauc.
The bill for the present. week contains
many novelties. Several new nance have
been added TO the company, and there is full
promise Of abundant diversion for the large
audiences that nightly A Il the house.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
THE LATE PROF. GEO. q. sCHAfFFER,
MD.
Tribute OF Respect to Ills Memory.

T1pute OF hcspert 10 HIS Ncwory.
At meeting Of the faculty Of the National
Medical College of Columbian University,
held last evening In the Iecturc.room of the
institution, the following preamble and roso-
luuons were adopted;
Whereas It has pleased au all-wlsc Providence
TO remove from us by death our former col.
league, Emeritus Professor George c. Schaeffer,
N. d. /: therefore
Resoired, That In the deccase OF Professor
Schaeffer the medical faculty Of the Columbian
University deplOres tho loss OF an ardent lover
OF science, an able chemist, and one who. for q
period OF ten years, rendered signal service to
the college as teacher OF chemistry and Its
allied branches.
Resolved, That certified copy OF these resolu-
tons be forwarded to the family OF the deceased
a. an expression Of our confidence and regret,
and that they be also entered on the record.
National Republican., 1873-10-07

The Michigan Constitutional Commission
Is evidently bent upon doing Intelligent and
beneficial work. 1t has decided In favor of
an appointed Judiciary, has refused to place
q recognition OF God In the constitution, has
raised the pay OF members Of the Legislature
to o. day, fayors local option, and eyinces
a discriminating judgment upon the rights OF
minorities.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
ReEIsirarIon Yesterday.

The business transacted by the board yes
ter lay sums up as follows; Changcs-whlte,
Al; colorcd, li-total, SO. New names
white, ST. cplorcd, l3l-totaI, 2l4,
National Republican., 1873-10-07
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.

The fIty.secsnd Assuai Csamescemest.
Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the
We ithcr, q large audience gathered last night
in the hall Of the National Medical College Of
tho Columbian University, " street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, TO hear
the opening lecture by DIR. W. W. Johnston,
professor OF the theory and practice Of medi-
cine In that Institution. This admirable lee
ture, which VIC shall print tomorrow, inau-
gurated the ffty-second course Of lectures
which will be continued at the college daily
Rt $50 p. m, until the nrst Of March next.
The faculty Of the college, comprising some
Of the most eminent medical practitioners In
the District, occupied seats, arranged In semi
circular form, near the lecturer, while the
students and friends Of the Institution quite
filled the body Of the hall.
The exercises were opened with q fervcnt
prayer by the Rev. s. p. Hill, after which
the lecturer was appropriately introduced by
James Z. Welling, Ii. D., president Of the
Columbian University.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Catholic Societies,

On Sunday morning next the Knights Of
st. George, o German Catholic benevolent
society, propose to formally dedicate hand
some new banner. In order that the ccrcmo-
nies may he impressive the several other
Catholic organizations have concluded to
participate, and at the meeting Of Washing
ton City IIibernian, No. I, held last night
arrangements were made to take part. The
organization will assemble al 4 a. M, at Car
roll hall, aud proceed thence TO the general
rendezvous, at the City Hall, where they will
meet the other societies aud march to St.
Joseph's church, where the dedication will
take place. The event will be q most inter-
csting one, and will attract q large attend.
ancc of Catholics,
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Permits 10 Bald,

The inspector Of buildings issued the fol-
lowing permits to build yesterday Jas. Wal.
ters, frame stable, corner Fifteenth and
Sampson streets northwest; A. Nailor, jr.,
two-story brick stable, d street, between Thir-
teen-and-a-half and Fourteenth northwest:
VI. Mccarthy, two-story frame back building,
Eighteenth street, between d and Z north
west; s. A. Baltimore, two-story frame dwell
ing, Il street, between Half street and Della.
ware avenue southwest; 7. johnson, two
story frame dwelling on Third street, between
+ and q southwest; W. +. Downey, brick car
riage-hOuse, Seventeenth street, between X
and l. northwest; John Wanstall, brick sta
BILE, Nineteenth street, between PennsylyaniI
avenue and northwest; Adam Snider, two
story brick, y street, between / and Hall
southwest; +. Plugge, one-story brick kitchen
Sixth street, between II and northwest
John Shea, four two'story frames, Maryland
avenue, between Third and Four.and-a-ha
streets sOutlWpst
National Republican., 1873-10-07
New Life for the Lppsuid,


Perfect health Ia vouchsafed 10 few. Probably
ninety people out Of every hundred who cafl
themselves healthy have their "lurnsr Of Ian
bodily pain. Al these times a wIneg egiassful OF
Hostetter's Stomach Dltters IL as refreshing as
"tlie shadow OF rock In weary land" It In
mind. The effect Of the Bitters in cases Of ner-
vous debility, produced either by undue physical
exertlon, over.study, Intense anxiety. or any
rating. In fact, this healthfui vegetable restor-
ative possesses medicinal properties which en-
title IL TO the rank Of an article OF prime neces-
dwelling, and promptly taken as a remedy for al
complaints.
The NEW Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Penn
sylvania, Is perfect palace In It's appointments.
colds, and diseases OF the throat, lungs, and
chest will always prevail. Cruel consumption
will Claim It's victims. These diseases, II at
tended 10 ln time. can bc arrested and cured.
The remedy Is DR.. Wlstars Balsam Of Wild
Cherry.
TIE GRsAr ENaLIsu RExxoY for acut nnd
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above c,m-
plaints either Of recent or long are Cd.
ylsed 70 use Blairs 9out and Rheunatic Pills.
They can be relied upon a. the most safo aud
have been universally used in gurope for mfny
years with the greatest success. Prepared BY
PRour HAMANr, $40 Strand, London, kngiand,
and solS By all drusgists.
WHITE. olean. sound teeth. all may have BY
using daily TnuHsrOs's Ivory Pearl Tooth
| Powder; price 20 and % cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair, all desire u, all
may have II by constant use OF TuoMPsonN
Pomade Optbno. rrice, % and 20 cents per
bottle.
LIaHrooLoRkpK Kid Gloves arc very stylish when
not soilod. JoUvkHs inodorous KID Glove
| Cleaner will renOyate them thoroughly; price n
cents per bottle. All sold By druggists and
| fancy dealers.
wnLsMAUrss-srRkAps srRsseTHHnRgP PLAs-
| INNS, whenever plaster Ii needed. are unrt
i vailed. fNire ". 1h. and 2n cents esEa.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Alsmni Society Of the Medical Department
aG the unIyer.ltx Of GcorGeiaMn

Last evening an Interesting meeting Of the
alumni was held at the College building, cor.
ncr of Tenth and Z streets. An election for
orator was held, which resulted In the selec-
tion Of DR.. VIM. II. Ross, who will represent
the society nj the annual commencement in
March next.
A very ingenious and valuable Improvement
In uterine sounds, and an instrument for the
application Of caustics TO uterine diseases,
were exhibited by their inventor Dr. II. Z.
Woodbury..
The attendance was exceedingly large,
which proves that the interest In the debates
of this growing and popular medical society
Is rapidly increasing.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
THE CITY YESTERDAY.
RECORD OF LOCAL EVENTS,

Poiiticai, Financial asd Pcr.essi News
Cost Of the Idausr Trsmc Keith smith
Fails 70 Pat 10 a. Appearasce- -Jfi.cei-
isnesus News and Notes.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
seu,hern Repusiica. Association.

An address upon The Necessities Of the
South" will bc delivered before this associa.
tion this evening, at Clarke's hall, by Judge
George s. Fisher, Of Georgia. The brilliant
talents and large experience Of the speaker
afford assurance Of an able aud interesting
disguursc
National Republican., 1873-10-07

JONES was thrown into a state OF wonder by
the sign "ladies felt slippers" which he dIscov-
cred when passing shoe store. He can't under
stand It. lie says children felt slippers In his
day often enough, bat ladies' generally wore
them, except when they were removed for cause.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Fine Watches.

Our great specially, American and imported
watches Of superior quality. Fine watch repair
TO order. 0oLAY a MORRILL,,
Cor. Fifteenth and Y streets, opp. Treasury
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Psiiee Csurt-Jsdse Smell.

Henry Bailey, assault on Jubal Noonan; fined
- and costs. Jas. TilghmaD, assault on his wifel
$40 and costs. Henry singleton, threats, post
$40 and costs, and 500 bonds 10 keep the peace.
Geo. Mantk and Edward Hoy, ahray; t5 each.
John Green, larceny OF pair Uf pants; SO or 30
Harris, assault on Jas. Harris; $40 and costs.
Robert Walker. assault on Malachi Wells; IS and
costs. Geo. Dean, Fan. Gorham, VIM. Harris,
Jas. Dougherty, John Frazier, Clagett Murray,
clara Mari, Emma Clagett, all forfeited collate-
rails for Saturday night DRINKS. Ellen Ale, nned
~ for swearing. Hattie Brown, vagrant, was
sent TO the woTkhouse. Margaret Hughes, ours
ing; q. Henry Bailey was nned SEQ for carrying
tnZJr.
National Republican., 1873-10-07

BONDS or TnK BOARD ov PUBLIC woars-we
need three thousand dollars OF these hsndp and
will sell some Of our nne watches for them.
GOLAy a MoRRIrI,
Cor. Fifteenth and streets, opp. Treasury.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
WEATHER. nEPORT.
o,,los OF TIE ou,r.f SO siesIL thcns' o1rIcss.
MksnIkaron. D. O., Oct. I, lals, 4 u.

SYNOPSIS voR THE FAST rwKsrY-F0UR HOURS.
The area OF low barometer that was Sunday
night over New England. has moved northeast
ward, aud branch storm centre has moved from
Virginia TO Cape Cod. A cyclone Of moderate
dimensions has moved northeastward across the
Florida peninsula, and the pressure Is now quite
low throughout the Atlantic coast. The highest
barometer has extended rapidly southcastward,
aud Is now central In Missouri and Illinois. The
pressure has fallen rapidly In the extreme North
west. The temperature has fallen throughout
the Atlantic States, and especially over the Md
die States, the Car0linas and the Ohio valley.
Brisk to high northerly winds prevail on the
Gulf and South Atlantic coasts, pOrthwesteIly
winds In the Middle States and Ohio valley. Rain
is reported throughout the Atlantic States, but
clear, cold and dry weather to the westward.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
J. II. sanier a. Co.

Bankers, No. l4ie Pennsylvania avenue, pay 8
per cent on all deposit,
National Republican., 1873-10-07

For Tuesday the Florida cyclone will probably
move ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, diminishing in force.
For the Gulf States, the "norther" continue with
decreasing force. For the south Atlantic States,
continued northerly winds, backing TO north
west with cloudy or clearing weather. For the
Middle aud Eastern States, increasing north and
northwest winds with cloudy weather, rising
barometer and falling temperature. For the
lower lakes and Ohio valley, diminishing north
erly winds, backing to southwest, with rising
temperature and generally clear weather. For
the Ohio and lower Wisconsin valleys, clear
ture on Tuesday. For the upper lakes and the
Northwest, falling barometer, southwesterly
winds and rising temperature. Cautionary sig-
nails continue ut New Orleans, Mobile, Jackson
vile, savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Nor
folk, Cape May, Baltimore, New YORK, New
Haven, New London and Woods Hole.
THE WEATHER IN WASHINGTON.
The following was the range OF the thermome-
ter at Hempler's yesterday; q. m, 81; 10 q. m,
90; 10 M, 81; Up. m, %; 4p. m, 81 p. m., u;
p. m, 81.
National Republican., 1873-10-07
CITYITEMS.

T. N. NAuDAIs, No. oso Pennsylvania avenue.
near seventh street, Ia taking the city certihr
cstes Issued By the Board of Public Works AZ
e,any,seyen cents on the dollar, which Is q good
snu carpets and getting above the market value
National Republican., 1873-10-07
Probate Ceart-sIr. JsstIce OIIn.

This court was engaged as follows yesterday (:
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
The last will VI Mary Ann Garner was nled for
probate. The testatrix bequeaths her estate to
her daughter, Juiiapa Garner, aud In case she
dies, then TO The husband OF tho testatriS, Fred.
eTick Garner, Adjourned,
National Republican., 1873-10-07

such az horse brushes, curry combs, ChamOls
skins, hay cutters, horse buckets, manure forks,
carriage sponge, feather busters, hOOf brushes,
name cards, carriage Jacks carriage wTenches,
&C., &C., for sale at low prices by
Jos. l.. SAVAGE,
Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street.