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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
TOHN HAWXHUKS
Dealer in
IITNRER AND T1MRER.

BILLS cut TO order and delivered Alex
andria and Fredericksburg Railway.
Has just set Mill in fresh piece of timber
of which u considerable portion is white oak, oil
fine quality, nlucL Of it suitable for planking
vessels
Also Yellow Pine, Red Oak and Hickory.
Can furnish Bills promptly, and solicits q por-
ton of the public patronage.
Orders may be left at our wood yard, corner
of Duke and Union streets, where my son is Of
fering SA WE'D and SPLIT WOOD for sale al
reasonable prices Postotiice box 80, Alexan-
dra, Va aug ll-3m
CODA WATER at
y lie 10 WAKEFIELD s. HALLS.
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ing all persons under pretcnce Of making pill
grmages. whether siDgly, or in groups, from
passing through the city. 1t is regarded as ia
vorltism not to be encouraged, and as meaps
used for keeping up the political excitement as
well az detrimental to the public health. AL
lowing great crowd to come togctherat Asisi
or other similar places with very imperfect
means of accommodation might be attended
with as serious harm as the Mussclmcn pill
grimages to Mecca, which have served 10 prop
agate cholera and other maladles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Drunken Assault and Fatal Result

ST.. LOUIS, Aug. lS.-At CRANKY, Missouri,
on Friday last during circus exhibition Ben
killiau and James Hill, while intoxicated as
saulted colored man named Charles Thomas,
and shot him in the throat and breast, inficting
severe wounds. Thomas returned the fire, but
without effect Several other shots were fired
and Mr.. Schmidt, prominent merchant at
CRANKY was killed. and Mrs Sweet aud Mrs.
Gage were wounded Kau and Hill escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
ENST H.yD FUI.SU.

T OST-On Saturday evening last, between
~ 2I9 King street aud the Market House, q
LADY'S BREASTPIN, with photograph OF
the owner on one side. The finder will be liber
ally rewarded by leaving it ut the Barber Shop
of Pierre Arnaud, M9 King street 1t
II OST-A suitable and satisfactory reward
IL will be paid for the return or information
that will lead TO the recovery Of CHlLDS
ARMLET, marked Washington. Apply at
this office. aug TIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
The Presidents Silver Wedding.

New York, Aug. lS.--A Washington dis
patch says, it is announced that on Friday next
the President will celebrate his silver wedding
at Long Branch on which occasion there will
be present not only his Immediate relatives,
but several members of the Cabinet, aud Il
host otiricpds from New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
ICOMMU NICATED.


STEAMBOAT DISASTERS In the case of the
Ga!ilaeans. whose blood the yindictivc Plate
had mingled with the sacrifices offered to God,
Jesus has warned against hasty judgments.
We are not to suppose that these were sln-
ncrs above all the Galllaeaus, because they sui
tcrcd such things.
1t the same time there is Governor Of the
world who rules on righteous principles And
when we are startled By the destruction OF more
than half Il hundred Of our fellow citizens at
MONDAY on the quiet waters Of the Potomac,
we may well ask shall there be this evil, and
the Lord hath not done it," Now one of the
ten commandments is, Remember the Sab
bath day to keep it holy" And, phllanthrop-
lists and rcligionists, that upon no one preccrt
Of the dacaloglue does the welfare OF man more
Depend than this Now he managers of many
steamboats, on the Potomac and other rivers
habitually aud pcrsistently disregard this COM
luandment. They have not only compelled
officers and crew to disregard it, and thus de-
prived them Of the moral and physical bcuetits
of the day, but have tempted multltudes Of
others to do so. Merchants, farmers, and all
who wished, or seemed to feel necessity to
travel aud transact business, they have tempted
to do 50. But worse than all has been the effect
upon the coored people. From their peculiar
status they now peculiarly need all the ameli
Grating Influence Of this holy day. But they
have been tempted to make it the day for
special travelling and the transaction Of their
business. know of no agency more demon
aliziug in its effects along the Potomac than
that of Sunday steamboat travelling. The
managers of boats have been earnestly cntreat-
ed and warned to cease running their boats on
Sunday Lately we learn that the colorcd pco-
pie themselves have pctitioned for it.
Now if there is any sin more frequent ~ de-
bounced in the Old Testament than another it
is this sin of Sabbath breaking. Under these
circumstances repeat we may well ask, 'llath
there been this evil aud the Lord hath not
done ?'
Further, in case of railroad or steamboat ac-
cidents we hold managers responsible TOR care
Icssness. On the same principle should not
the community hold responsible men who by
rccE lesSness of moral obligations provoke the
calamity We now deplore? CHRISTIAN.
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TELEGRAPH.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.l
The Southern Historical Association.

MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR SpINGs,
Aug. lS.-At | o'clock to-day the Southern
Historical Convention reassembled, there being
present a large number of ladies and gentle
men, besides the delegates.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, who arrived on Satur-
day night, was received in the Convention by
the members and spectators standing and
amidst great applause.
Gov Lctcher welcomed the ex-Presidcnt in
neat aud appropriate speech to which Mr.
Davis replied in short but apt and able adj
dress which was frequently interrupted by APP
plause.
A resolution was introduced by Admiral
Semmes and adopted petitioning President
Grant to allow an inspection of all the papers
captured by the Federal forces during the late
war.
The Convention then adjourned sine die
Immediately upon the adjournment of the
Convention the Association met and passed re,
solutions authorizing the publication of its pro-
ccediDgs under the supcrintendence OF the
President; placing the funds of the society sub
ject to his order requesting Admiral Semmes
to furnish copy of his address for publication,
and allowing ladies to become members, and
representatives of their dead Confederate
friends
The Society then adjourned to meet in Rich
mond at the call of the President.
Ex-Prcsdent Davis, after the adjournment
Of the Society, received the ladies in the bal
room of the hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
The Yellow Stouc Expedition.

New York, August lS.-A letter from the
Yellow Stone Expedition reports much jll-teel-
Ing between the Infantry and cavalry owing to
the arrest Of Gen. Custer by Gen. Stanley and
the compelling him to march one whole day in
the rear of his command. No cause is assigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
COMMUNICATED.

| did not suppose that any one was as much
annoyed as am by the refusal Of the yaue on
the market house stccple to answer the helm. ,,
am opposite to that beautiful structure, aud
a few days ago, the wind blew ''as if he was
about to blow his last, but no movement OF the
vane feared the whole superstructurc would
come down; it seemed to topple, but no move
mcnt of the vane would suggest the cmploy-
ment of baonst, the City Council to furnish
the gas uhich is uJ,uldant, an1 raise the build
er up high enough to osen the vane. No
doubt Mr.. p. would be delighted with an
,rial ascension. "PLUTZ."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
4 Word to Working People of Both
Sexes

Mechanics, artisans, factory hands, and peo2-
pie who labor for a living, find it very difficult
if not impossible to keep the hands free from
stain. Hand SapoIio will not only remove
every particle of stain, and what is callcd
grained in dirt" but it will also keep the skin
soft and pIlablc, rendering the muscular action
as quick and easy as is the case with those who
do not perform hand labor. 1t is only ~ and
Is cents cake, according to size. Every me
chanic should use it constantly in place OF all
other SOAPS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Reward Offered.

PIILA DELpHGA, Aug. 49, a reward of $3.50
is offered for the arrest Of Frank Trucks, aged
10 years, who disappeared on Friday with
$1,000 belonging to the Russell 4 Ewing Manu-
featuring Company. He weighs l25 pounds
IS feet, ) inches in hci ght, has piercing black
eyes and dark brown hair. lie carries a six
barrcllcd Smith 4 Wesson revolver. The mon
ey stolen was in hundreds, fttics and twentics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, August IS, II a. m.
For the Middle States, varying pressure,
light rain and clearing weather. For the South
Atlantic States, rising temperature, Itch south
easterly to southwestcrly winds and generally
fair weather, with light rain on the coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18


The Officers and Members of the
GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Would respectfully inform the public that they
will havean
EXCURSION TO CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
On WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 1873.
Among the amusements Of the day there will
be PIGEON SHOOTING. The best shot will
receive prize, consisting Of Game Bag, Shot
Pouch and Powder Flask, to be presented by
Mcssrs He bner and Bossart
a CREASED PIG will be started and the
person ca hing and holding it for five minutes
will be entitled To it.
Also SACK RACE FOR CHILDREN.
The MARINE BRASS and STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occasion.
Master of Ceremonies-R. ". LATHAM.
Floor Managers.
NJ. Schiller. &. Held.
Committee Of arrangements
J. Attends chein, l.. Marcus, G. Kechner, l..
Brill, }. Thomas, G. VAIL, j. Bohraus,
D. Yuntt NJ. Pohlman, f. Melchur,
George A. Bossart.
Refreshments will be furnished by Messrs.
Uerb1er and Bossart at city prices.
Trains will run as follows: Leave the Depot,
corner Princess and Fairfax streets, At $ and IL
H., l.30, 4.l5 q and ! p. m; returning, leave
the Springs at 2, $50 and II p. IN.
Tickets 80 cts. each children under twelve
years 81 cts. aug LTD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Excitement.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug lS.-Thcrc is still
much excitement over the lynchlog Of Peter
Kcrsler, for mule stealing in Fulton. Sheriff
Low and young Duudcn were alive at last &C
counts, but their lives are dispaired of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
<'crcbro SPINAL Meningitis.

New YORK, Aug lS.--Charlcs Smoch OF
treGhald, n. D., lost five valuable horses from
crebro spinal meningitis last week. The disease
is reported to be rapidly spreading in that VI
cinty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Death from Injuries.

BosToN, Aug lS.--Lcvi =. Whitney, resi-
dent of Dauvcrs, was recently assaulted in that
place by three men and died Of his injuries to-
day. \ man was arrested as one OF tho assall
ants The others escaped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
SuicitIe Ola Convict.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug lS.--Perry Haas, con-
vcted of the murder Of Martin Oberdort, about
two years ago, committed suicide by cutting his
throat with razor last night at the county Jail
in Sunbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

MILL DEsTRoYED-Broad creek, which
empties into the Potomac from the Maryland
side, short distance below the Alexandria
ferry, was so swollen on Saturday last that
Dicksons mill, located on the creek, was un-
dcrmincd and completely destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

DEAD Child body Of white child,
only day OR two cid, was found in he fields on
the other side of Hooffs Run this morn
ing. The authorities of Fairfax county have the
body 10 charge Nothing relative to its parent
age or how it came there could be ascertalned.
Whether accidentally drowned or purposcEy
made way with is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
The Storm-Grcat Damage to Prop

The late heavy storm did not pass over our
city without causing considerable damage to
private property. The rear part Of the store of
.Ir. II. strauss, No 80 King street, corner Of
Royal, was almost flooded through II leak in the
ceiling. The larger part of the goods being
damaged but slightly, as they were removed as
soon as the leak was discovered, Mr.. Strauss an
nounces that he will sell large lot of Summer
and Fall Clothing slightly damaged, at . per
cent reduction on cost price. Also 200 pairs Of
Infants, Childrens and Misses Light-colored
Lace and Button Boots, slightly DAMAGED, at 40
per cent less than cost, to close them out
Constantly on hand full line of everything to
be had in Boots, Shoes, Clothing and Gents
Furnishing. Il. SIkA CSS,
aug 1926 No. 80 King st.
Teeth like or. cnt pearls set in cushions of rose
A breath like the perfume the toilet bestows;
These are charms to win hearts, when all other
charms fade,
But they can't be preserved without SOZO-
DONTS aid. aug lS-oolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Sanitary Prohibition.

New YORK, Aug 1S.-A latter from Rome
srvs the Syndic has este up notice prohibit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS AND SHOES.
We have just receiveds fresh supply of Gents
extra fine hand-sewed Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
of every description, which We unhesitatingy
recommend to be the very best on sale in the city.
ap8 w. 3. WADDE1, "a hing ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Joseph Hopkins, Chairman of committee on
school houses, to-day awarded the contract Tor
furnishing the winter supply Of coal Tor use OF
the public schools to Mehaffey Il Co., at 1913
per ton, nut size 1t would be Well for our
city council to early contract for a supply tor
use Of the city, and save two or three dol
lars ton, when purchased in the winter, which
ON the amount used in the various city Offices
aud court house would be quite an item saved.
The death of Miss Mamie Blackjack, daugh-
ter of the late D. r. Blackjack, announced in
to-day's Gaze e, while not unexpected, will be
deeply regretted. Amlabc, kind, gentle and
lovely in all respects, her death will leave an
aching void in the hearts not alone OF her i'm
mediate relatives, but Of many in this commu-
nifty and elsewhere where she was ouIy known
to be loved.
The roof of the kitchen Of Mr.. Gentzberger,
on Wolfe street, caught fire on Saturday even
ing last but the fire was soon cxtlngulshcd with
buckets of water thrown on by the occupants OF
the house and the neighbors, and before any
alarm was given.
The excursion of the German Benevolent
Society to Carlin's Springs, to have taken place
to-day, has been POSTPONED to wednesday next,
10Th instant. See advertisement.
A portion of the chimney of house on Fair
fax street, between Wolfe and Wilkes streets,
fell this morning, doing no other domage how
ever.
There we're some thirty-ivc large schooners
10 the stream, between the upper coal wharvcs
and Jones Point, this morning, giving the har-
Dor lively appearance.
More showers to-day. No more rain is
wanted about here just now.
The weather last week was unlavor;lblc for
the camp meetings now in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

w FARM in Culp per county, Va, conve-
nient to the railroad, for Alexandria or Wash
inetoA city real estate. Address GEORGE b.
s. SON, Union ST. cet, Alexandra.
oup -Dn WGW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

MISS V. L. JOHNSON AND SISTER will
Nl open n SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LA
DIES commencing WEDN ESDAY, Scptcm-
Der 18th, 1873, at No. 2l0 Prince street, Alexan-
dru Va aug ~ I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Ladies'. Misses. and Childrcn's Boots:
Shoes and Slippers.

We are this day receiving a, full line OF La,
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer, en-
bracing all of the lste't styles, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock. We
solicit purchasers to call and examine for them
selves, as they will be sold at low prices.
snS w. B. WADDEY, "A King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
H.I.rTED.

S1IANTED, By A SMALL FAMILY, y
w HOUSE containing 4 or rooms tn
centrally located; rent not to exceed s t.. aslal
$40 per month, or would rent part Of house
with another family. Best of references given if
required Address House. Postotiicc box 2S4,
Alexandria, Va aug lS-eo3L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

VXTANTED TO HIRE--A WHITE WO-
w MAN, to do general homework. Apply
at this office jy 2S-tf
WIANTED-A quantity of WHITE OAK
w and HICKORY POLES IA feet lon.,.
iyl f. A. REED, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

LlNGTON HOME SCHOOL,
n l25 Cameron street
English, French and German Institute, for
YOUNG LADIES and 5 NALL CHILDREN;
duties resumed SEPTEMBER 10th.
The merits Of this Institution are too well es-
tablishcd to require further notice or cIcomlum.
For Circulars. SC, apply to the Prin. pal,
aug l6-lnlt ELlIAB II. I. XII ERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
ACADEMY,

DETIIEL ACADEMY,
ID Fauqucr county, Va,
Prepares youths for tho higher classes of the
Virginia Universities, or for business life; has
nine instructors; ur,rds facilities for learning
Practical Surveying, Bookkeeping and Tce-
graphy, and has an Introductory course Of law
It's studnnts are offered prize scholarships in tho
University of Virginia, the Washington and Lee
University and the Virs ina Military Institute.
SS7 81 for BOARD AMI TUITION
per half session Of II weeks. No extras. For
Catalogue, &c, address, PRISClrALS. Bethel
Academy r. o., Faululcr co., Va. au4-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
EDT(ITqUN.IL.
EREN CH l. a N e U y q +.

Professor LOUIS GANBlN, Of Paris, will
resume tho ties of his profession on the 22l Of
Septclnbcr, and respectfully offers his services to
PRINCIPALS Of Sch ,ols, and others who may wish
to form private classes. Address p o. box Isl,
Alexandra, Va. aug lS2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
CHARLOTTE HALL,
ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD.
EhortnraI ia

ST. MARI'S COUNTY, MD.
Chartered l7I4.
a complete Primary, Higher English, Mathe-
lnatical and Classical course taught, together
with French and Spanish.
The next session will commence SEPT. 18th.
In consequence Of q liberal State donation,
board, tuition snd washing is only $50 per ses-
sioa of five months, payable in advance
Catalogues furnished By addressing the
PRINCIPAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

j. B. Minor LID, Prof Com. and Stat:
Law; 5. Q. Southal, LII d., Prot. Equity and
Law. Merchant, Internurl. Law, etc. Session
begins Oct l. 1873, and continues "j"e months.
Instruction by tcxt-oo and lectures combined,
illustrated by Moot-Court exercises: For Catn-
loguas, apply (p. o. University Of Vu.) to WIN.
WERTEN BAKER, Sect'y Fac'y. aul6-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
4 LENANDRlA FEMALE SEMINARY.


The next session of tins School will opan Sep
TENDER h, 1o13 in the fine, large, rear room in
the upper story OF Sarepta Hall. Apparatus in
creased and improved; corps of teachers and
course Or instruction complete. Best school
loom in the city Terms: 50, s., $40 and Sl5
per quarter. Address Rev. Dr.. J. LITTLE,
aug Aim p. o. box 30, Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
THE CANAL-Thc Cumberland News Of

Saturday says
IA gentleman of this city arrived here yestcr-
day from the locality of the breaks on the canal.
He reports That the repairs will DC made aid
empty boats enabled to pass to-day, re"chlng
here by Tuesday morning. Lo .dci boats cannot
mass, however before the end of next week rs
After all repairs arc substantially made 1t Will
take some tire 20 fill the levels. The water has
been drawn off for about forty miles. There were
no departures Of boats yesterday"
Since Saturday nothing authoritative has
heen received here concerning the repairs to
rhe Canal or whether further damage by the
Iate rains has been DONE Hopes are enter
tanned that the storm of yesterday did not reach
50 far M and that as all the water was Oft the
l.vpIs no further injury was sustained, and that
tho ryneetation INDUCED that navigation will
he resumed this week may be realized.
C.ps1zED. sailboat from Washington,
containing two men and boy, put out from
one of the wharves here this morning to Dhltch
on" to u tow OF the tug Atlantic, capt. Den5y,
but by some mlsmanagement 10 stee'lus tlie
boat the sail was caught by the boom OF the
vessel 10 tow and capslzed, Inc occupan's
chung to the boat and We're soon rescueu ny
boat from shore, while the capslzeo DoaC was
picked up and secured by schooner at ancnol
n tho stream The sail of the boat was very
much torn.
PoLIcE REPORT. The following cases we're
disposed of at police headquarters this morning.
by S. H. Januey, esq, acting Mayor, -,
Thos. Hines for drunkenness and disoruerS
conduct, was fined and discharged. ;,
Edward barley, for drunkenness and lnde-
scent conduct was reprimauded and discharged
Geo. w. Payne for drunkenness aud alsoI-
DERBY conduct, was admouished and discharged
Although the flood Of yesterday did mueh
damage at the upper end of King st. and at me e
Stone Bridge the street railway was not mach
injured, and the cars have been running regular
" to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

NIT. VERN ms 1T U T Z,
WI No II 5. Washington st.
Scholastic duties will be resumed MONDAY,
September 18th Number Of boardcrs limited.
Address for particulars,
Miss NJ. a. ROACH, Principal.
,uo 15-l,u p q. Box 30.
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EXCURSIONS IND PICyvICs.
rOl FOR CARLIN'S SPRINGSl

Ca ,.F sE p
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LAW DEPARTM ENT.

Charlotte Hall. st. Mary's CO., Md, sulG-eo3w
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
THE LAND OFFICE.

The business Of the general land
office exhibits . material increase
in all it's branches daring the last
fiscal year. During that time there
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
THE PANIC

now prevailing, which commenced
about the middle Of September last.
The full effect Of this disaster, if it
skbald not prove to be . biessing.in
disguise, 10 yet to be demonstrated.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

The operations Of the Patent Of
foe are growing TO such magnitude
and the accumulation of material is
bcco ming so great that the necessi-
ty for more room is becoming obvi-
GUS day BY day. | respectfully in
vite your attention to the reports Of
the Secretary Of the Interior acd
the Commissioner of Patents on
this subject. w.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

In three successive messages l have.
called attention to civil service reform,
aud action has been taken so far us to
authorize the appointment of board
to devise rules governing the methods
of making appointments and promotions
but there has never been any action on,
these rules, or any rules peading, or,
even entitled to observance. Where
persons desire the appointment of
friend or the removal Of an official who
may be disagreeable, "a have any rules
effect the case they must have the ac-
quiescsnce Of Congress rs we'll ~ of the
Executive. recnn;mend the subject to
your attention, and suggest thAt .spe-
cial cosnlpittee4nf Congress nht nsn-
fer with the civil beard during the pre-
lcoxcLvpEp ON THE THIRD -PA0E.