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Should Indian Agent John ID. Miles, of the
Cheyenne and Arrspahoe agency, resign in
compliance with the request Of the executive
committee OF the late yearly meeting of
Friends, the Indian service will lose a faithful
and Efficient officer. The body of Friends re-
feTTed TO could not have been in full possession
OF the facts, or they would not have taken such
summary action. Agent Miles, in calling for
troops to drive of the white thieves on the res
erVation and to bring back hostile Indians,
see ms TO have been influenced solely by desire
10 prevent future Disturbances and consequ,n.
bloocshed. His prompt action met with the
hearty approval OF the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, and yet he il asked 10 resign because
be Is ''too warlike." The Friends will do WILL
TO withdraw their request and other opposition
10 continuing Agent Miles in a position in
which he as exhibited good judgment and ehi-
cheney.
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PERSONAL.

Nbs. MASSEY, F0BTUHE TELLER, No. 8
VI Green's Alley, between 18th and 18th streets
and street and Massachusetts, avenue north
west. jy2l-3tH
HEREBY GIVE EO1ICE to my friends tia At
u my Restaurant will he closed for q short time,
until shall receive permission to reopen by legal
anthoIIiy. BAChUS, 14l4 + st NV. jls eo4t
MADAME FLORENCE,
1'I The CELEBRAIED CLAIRVOYANT,t
IL in testing the past. present and future
q your life. IN causing speedy MARRIAGE bringing
the separated together, and pointing out the sure
way OF success in lie. In matters Of business her
advice Is invaluable. she gives universal satisfac
ton; none ever regret consulting her Satisfaction
CiN en-, or pay. Can be consulted at her ParInrs
no Ito street northwest. JY7-ly
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rFYOUHG MEMS CHRISTIAN AsSOUIl.
Wy TON,
y Corner oh and D streets.

DYoUHG MENs' CHRISTIAN AssOOIA-
Corner 8; h and ID streets
Young Men especially fnyitedto avail themseITas
OF the PRIV eges of the Association.
EREE CIRCULATIfG LIBRARY,
READING BOOM,
PABIORS AND CONVERSATION ROOMS.
81 On, So, CHECKERS, Piano, Organ. Glasses IN Latin
Sret and English Branches.
DAILY Prayer Meetings at l2.l5, 6 and D Bah
bato Afternoon Bible Beading al 4 .. m Sabbath
hNehlng services in the Room at m. jyH.tr
fFPEHICKS INDIAN HAIR RESTOBER
Wy has never been known to fail II frees the
scalp rom DsRdruf, restores Gray air to its ns-
tnrel COLOR renders II soft and pliahe preveus the
halr from falling out, aud eproduces il when gone
II lstne nnest Hair Dresser known Fer sale by ali
DruRelsts Willy
hSsSOHkEOh c MANDRAKE PILLs-Thess
Wy pills are com posed exClusiyeIy Of yegensbIe
irgredients, and although they entirely sHpersede
me nse mercury do not leave Any Of its injurisus
enects. The act directly upon the liver and are
valuable remedy In ell cases Of ferangement result
ing RON disordered state OF tina. organ, Liver
Nomp,aiRt, Bilious Disorders, Indigestion, Sick
Headache, Typhoid feveTs, &C, sc, Al succurb 20
che free Use OF ScheDcE Mandrake Pills For sale
oy all Druggists and Daaler- m2-tr
rFsPECIAL IESrRUCTiON n PENMAN.
Wy ehIP, BOOKKEEPING aud CORRESPOND
kHCk. morning and evening, during the summer
months, az the Business College, corner 7th and l.
'tre-ts. hlso, PRIVATE LESSONS, during these
months oDB iel-r
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BOARDING.

COUNTRY B0ABD-At Mrs. DR JOHNS, Ool-
" lege station, Il and X Il 8 miles from civ
Plenty Of fresh milk fruit, and ice Apply at Boom
90, Post Office department. iy2l-3tr
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"NETROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE,
PHILIP & sOIOMONS
VIII heTeeft-r 10 conducted with greatly improved
iac' by a saLOMONS and j. J. CHAP
An, undes the style Of
SOLOMrNS d CHAPMAN.
Agts. LaWrence'S celebrated "Pure Linen
PsFtrs,SC.
jy22-st Oil PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES
~ In stock, over one hundred first class aIRR,
nGw CARR ages, embracing all styles for SS42SX
street., PARK. or road. POreY Phstons ~
in srebt variety. Also, q number of second n and
Carriages.
Repairing promptly attended to.
RGB'T III GRAHAM,
Repository and Factory 4IO-4i4 Sth street, bet
ID and Il. iya9. at
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LADIES' GOODS.

FORTY PER CENT. DISCOUNT.
- NJ. WILLIAM
VIII DSjG special sale for ONE WEEK, commenc-
lBg MONDAY July 10Th, sf hIs entire stock of
LLAMA LACE JACK cts,
LLAMA LACE POINTS,
LLAMA LACE TALMAS,
Al discount of forty per cent. These goods are
troIa The best manufactures in Europe, and are
most desirable in patterns and style
Also, the entire stock Of
OkGANDY SLEEVELESS JACKETS
ORGANDY BLOUSE WAISTS,
LAWN BLOUSE WAISTS,
made OF the best material and hands mely trimmed
viii lace AID embroidery.
Al the same discount,
GBEY, BLACK AND WHITE CHIP HATS
AND BONHETS,
GREY, BLACK AND WHITE STRAW HATS
~ AND BONHET5
without reserve. For one week only,
All 60 o1s srked in PLATA figures.
vi. WILLIAM,
9G7 PeunsyI ania avenue washington,
Nc. Cite TTeyise, Paris. jyIS6t
TWENTY PER CENT. DISCOUNT.
w NJ. WILLIAM
MONDAY, JULY 18TH,
TO SELL HIS ENTIRE STOCK At DIS.
COUNT OF TWEHTY PR CENT.
~ All goods are mark ed in plain figures.
~ ntore will be closed az oclr ok. jFll.2w
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(noHKl LOAF oyIIon, osss q 70 esa
- - Nee ISh AsSas 1890 On lsy ~
8 g: e,sy. nsDsY los1ss = t5s - - I
SSs..'ss cssssss osrsss q n iEss,s| z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-22

n UOAs' PIANO AND MUSIC STORE,
IL HAS Ss~safA aysa seTfkssu
Pianos and Organs ane Musical instruments q
syery description on hAn5; sold on easy-nfzH
t.-ns. Pianos and 0rgsrs tuned and reSu- x
tsyed. Georgetown orders Ism @ Gr.VNNF'
GRIMES, no. los Bridge street. tyil-6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-22

NEW BOOKS,
REoEIvRD AHD FOB SALE AT
sHILLINGroN,s BOOKsroRk,
corner a. street and PennsyIvania Ave.
Phinees Redux. A Novel. By Anthony Troilope.
Lottie Darling. BY the author Of Olive Blskes
snip Alloy. A Yarn IN Thirty -six Gable Lengths.
PEI, or Psstimes and Penalties. By Bsv. h. =.
Life Of Ddvin Poorest, with "reminiscences and Psr-
sond RecoliectioDs. y james Bees.
LsaSlsy manor: ~ Mr.. fexb{.,,
The Ooneery sftou OF BnerGy. By Balfour 0tevart.
The New Cssnisry. BIZ Josiah 7. COOKE.
zsldas Fortune. BY the author Of Barih Dcne.
ALL THI HAGAZIHBs AID IAeHIOn BOOKS
Y0R MARCH.
PLAYING OARps, BLAGK BOOKS, Pkss
BOOK0, AND BvKkYTHlH0 II TN STA.
TfoHibi Liz, for ssis q
fssz-tr sHILLIIaroHy BooKsro m
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EDUCATIONAL.

EUUCAIIUNAL
NISS JONES ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Iva bchcol for Young Ladies, will reopen MON
DAY, September 2lst, 1874 Circulars may be eb-
tanned at III st southeast, Capitol Hill Iy2l-4tr
ROBDENTOWN IN. j FEMALE OOLLEGk
10 Thorough instruction. Healthful aud be .utiful
location One Of the most carefully cond acted aud
best-sustained institutions in the state For terms
&C address Rev. JOHN II. BLAKELEY, Phi. d.
j. l33m
T'HE COLOMBIAN UNIVERsITY,
WASHING TON, ID. C.
The Preparatory Department opens September 9
The Columbian College opens september 10.
The bedical College opens OctOber5
The Law School opens October IL.
For Catalogues, Containing fui particulars in re-
gard to terms and c0Urses Of instr ction address
JAMES. O. YELLING, LII. D.,
JyS eotocl President, et1.
A LN"I0K SEMINARY FOB FoUNsLADIEs
Address ma. TYSON eIsTzs,
marl5-ly Confess p. o., Prince George o., Nd,
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FRENCH S nhaHPSTra.ItoSk5yss oH SANDY

The special attention Of the public and desierr
generally IL called 70 the fact that the undersgnef
Is constantly manufacturing and always has on hand
most varied and select stock Of the nne-f PURU
TBkNOH CANDIES manufactured on the prem
ises J, FRUITS, NUTS, etc, which be fs dispssins
OF ~ remarkably low figures both et wholesale and
retail. A. SAvAGNARO.
<9s PennsyIvsniS svenue nortbSe.t,
maroon Under National Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-22

ENCR sAIE-One of the most desirable SUB
Il UbBhN HOMES near the city, containing six
and half acres of highly cult ated grounds Cot
tege House snc Barn, oIchaId of best varieties
OF irulls In fu be ri G, good well OF water in the
yard, ell IN hrstrate condition, three miles from the
city good roads and convenient to schools, store,
6c.i embracing all the advantages of a pleasant
country h. me, and ptible of being dviei al.
Nsntageously in lots. J. o. HAVILAND,
JylS g. Real Estate and General Agent sos 9Th AZ
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HIGHEST PRICE PAID.-Parties wishing 20
H leave the CITY sell their fURNITURE,
CARPETS, STOVES and CLOTHING, at No 1915
street, neNt TO National TLaster. vain"
GOOD IEYESTMENT.-HOuses asd Lot Tor
" sale In various parts Of this city. e. great bar
gar Tor cash, or part on time. kUB'T A PHIL
LIPb, Real kstate Broker, COG 18Th 81. iEl.lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-22

LOB RENT-t three-story brick HOUSE, No.
bl2 49, h street northwest, with three-srery
back buildiI g, with all modern improvements con-
tanning IS rooms sns cellar, In complete order
hsnt moderate. Possession 90 be hal on the lst Of
August, lS14. Apply to @. W. PHILLIPS, Mar
shsls Office, City Hsll, or at the house, No i30 81
street northwest. WATT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10
miscellaneous.
e v1er, Cooper e Con
STAUNTON, VA,
NGryEERs, FOUNDERS, AND
s.@ MACIiINISTS.

NGINEERs, FOUNDERS AND
s mACHINIsTs.
4.,f.cture portable And stationary Steam En-
-. Sow Mills. Mining and Mill Machin-
TO- arv' Car wheels, Railroad Trucks, Der
ricks, shaAjng, Pulleys, and Hang
ers. Pitts Thresh'ng Machipe
Repairs. SPlows and Pillow
Castings, Hay Rakes,
Straw Cutters,
Sc, &c.
W. des;rs te express our appreciation Of the
,;har.l ratr,nace bestowed upon us during the
last two Years BY generous public. Our BUSH
mes, firm being made up principally OF strang-
ara. from q distance, we had no reason
tc ernect the patronage Of the community of
our adoption except SO far rs u was founded
uuoaa determination to make our work compare
favorably, in price and quality WIN ."a' u
.l,ss cit, ebons. and conviction that, by so do
x,no we would merit and obtain large share of
mt clnss of work, which has not heretofore been
undertaken in this section. but which had to be
brouvbt from the cities The result has proved
the reasonableuess of our expectations, and en-
ages us to press forward with renewed ener-
~ AMI with ever increasing and enlarglng Ia
c;titi-s
Ne invite an inspection of our shops by those
q ntemplating the pnrehase of machinery.
We enleavor TO make all our purchases fol-
cash, and having limited amount of capital, we
are consequently compelled 10 require cash OF
Negotiable. note, at short time, for all work
For The quality of our work, we take the lib
erty Of referring to the following gentlemen,
among the many from whom we have received
orders.
Col. T.. r. Smoot. Buffalo Gap Furnace.
DF Mohlcr. Goshen Bridge,
Wits & Holt. Staunton,
Wn Steele Moffett's Creek, 2. U.
Cook & Lyman, Cline's Mill.
D. J. Hyden, Sherando,
Jacob'Hanger, Churchvilletx
C. c. Mcclure. g all
J.E Lanles Long GladaaP. o.
A. J. Rahm. Richmond. 1eo OIL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

Wagon Making and a.ae:.s;slif 81. y,
cd q Wagon Making and BlacksIlithing establish
ment on New Courthouse street. Staunton, Va next
he is prepared execute all work in his line, out Of
good material in the best manner and at low Jig res
Repairin. promptly done and all work warranted.
/ also manufacture Feseg's patent Lifting Jack,
the greatest thing out aad Indispensable to farmers
generally Call and see it.
feb l3-tf JAMES N. LlC<LlfEA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

ri,D TIE PUE1.zG.-The undersigned, having
in the Tin and stove business heretofore conducted
by them takes.this method OF informing the pubic
that he is prepared to do all kinds OF
ROOFING, GUTTERING, &C.
And manufacture Tinware OF all descriptions lie
will also keep constantly hand all descriptions OF
Stoves including the best patterns OF
COOK PARLOR, & OFFICE STOVES, CRATES &c
He respectfully asks continuance OF the patron
him. a. Hiso oGRi.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10
CRIMINAL EXPENSES.

The question is worthy of consideration
whether the payment of criminal expenses out
Of the general treasurery does not operate u'i-
equally and unjustly, by causing the more ol.
derly communities to bear an undue sll,'le VI
those b,,rthens. 1t is believed, ii such charges
mere imposed upon the counties and corpora.
tions r. spectiveiy, they would be reducea py
more direct and watchful economy, wilie ~
creased interest and vigilance would De alfeS a
ed TO the suppression of crime. 1t is also pioo-
able that fines and other punishments Jess COST
" than that of imprisonment, would DC more
Generally visited upon the minor oflehces =,
certainly. in the embarrassed condition or .iie
General treasury, it should be stripped OF etely
Charge. which, without injustice, may Oe ei'A0'
transferred or discontinued.
THE BASEMENT OFFICES.
Tho report Of the commission ito examine
and report upon the condition and lhaia ss',.
ment Of affairs in the basement OF tue eap'o ~
is submitted herewith. The author OF .,le
statement. which constitutes the body VI Il.e
renorf. performed singly all the more IMPORT
ant work of the investigation-wh which lilSo,aeo
oreot labor-and he performed it Win .l,ol.
oonchness and uncommon ability. Inc G matte
Of his compensation is submitted to the Ie,lei !!
al Assembly. with the recommendation .lias , =
he made fairly to correspond with the 'nas"f
tude and value OF his services.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10
C.cat Attraction for Families
O and all Persons wanting
FURNITURE,
AT
i. A. e Y. M. BICKLE'S,

MAIN STREET., SIAUNIOiS, ' H.
We have now on hand and are manufacturing eve
~ day. and receiving from the Eastern cities the
most attractive and desirable Furniture ever oered
IN this market. There is nothing In the Furniture
purchased in the Valley, the State We call atten-
tion to few articles, such as Parlor and Chamber
Nets OF Walnut, Mahogany OAK ard painted work
Ass Bureaus, Eedstcads. Washstands, Tables, Mat
trAsses Chairs, &c.
n B.-We have always on hand Metallic Cases and
Baskets Undertaking promptly attended to-
Iuus SIT ]. A. Y. N. BICKLE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10
.T0NADAlT HlY CONCERN.

As the season for Fish. oysters. and all KINDS OF
Game Is at hand take great pleasure in apprsliis
Iuy friends and customers, that VIII keep nrSt-
elsss articles OF this description during the
FALL AND WINTER.
I can furnish more superior article than any
one else conducting this business az my time ls en-
tir-ly devoted to it, and have such arr angemehtS
as to preclude competition in proInptIcss OF re-
e~ipts an freshness OF supplies. As heretofore,
promise unqucstonaile satisfaction to ell who may
kcstow their patronage on me.
WILL RECEIVE
FINE SHELL OYSTERS,
which will SELL to meet the wishes OF all, by the
dozsn peck. bushcl barrel, and those wishing
to have their oysters opened by the gallon can GO
20. by ieayins, their orders with me.
m, more than grateful to my many friends and
customers for their liberal patronage herttoforr
eonferred In future they will find that their ORC
<r< will meet the same attention and rcHpefI as IN
thu past, fully appreciate the favors eXtendeo
to
~ Highest Cash Price paid for Apples, Good But
''' 1882 w. S. sTUTZ.
N. B-PIcnsc find below the signatures OF gentle,
men who have ratronized this establishment. and
received satisfaction in all their dealings with me
GEO. S. WALKER, r. A. ATKINSON.
r - POINTS JAMES KER.
=. s. ROSZELL, n. X. TROUT
n n NlST G. +. HAINES,
H NJ BELL B. T. BA1BI.
Il. T. PHILLIPS, S. C. BASKlNS
re Aft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10
Stanton Cards.

r II. WATERS d SON,
u MANUFACTURERS OF
Carriages and Buggies,
Near Virginia Hotel STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Keep constantly on hand. Carriages and Buggies o.
every description. BY close attention to business
and fair dealing, they guarantee entire satslnctlon
Strict attention paidto REPAIRING. Give them O
call before purchasing. app JUL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

The evils OF what are Known as private and
local acts OF as enb,y are b. no means limited
to the Improbable consumption of tilnes2a.''
the cost TO the treasury, Which they Involve
Such legislation encroaches upon Important
principles of government; it is almost sure in
the end to break down the safeguards Of legis-
lative purity, and it has proved the fruitful
source Of the corruption which is alleged to
have invaded the law-making power else
where.
In my earnest desire TO avoid all antagoni IN,
either real or apparent, between the legislative
and executive departments, Have gone quite as
of special legislation in the past, as will be pos
sible under my convictions OF duty in the flu
fare:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

| Drostcn A. Baylor,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON, VA
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoining
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his faith
err Col Geo Baylor, decd, on Augusta street, oppo-
.i.e the Court-house nov l0-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

n w. OITH.ANNS. -
ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
STAUSTON, VA.
i Offers his services to the public. Prepares plans
and Specifications and superntends the erection OF
buildings. Surveying and mapping promptly alton
Rnfers to Echols BELL 4 Catlett Jan 29-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms,
! l md am prepared to make out the necessary Pa
pcrs for any desiring to claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act. ~. =
| will also attend to making out and forwarding
the anpcations OF Soldiers OF the OF 1872 or their
! widows for the Pension granted by q late Act OF
| Congress. ALnA II. I U -,
march 9-tf httofiIcy 1T Law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-10

]. c. Grove deo' fiuaSon'
rs7in Copper and Sheet IRON Establish al c,lt
L (New Building, opposite N. X. Trouts'}
AUGUSTA ST, sTAUNTON, VA.
We ara prepared to do ROOFING. GUTTElaNG
AND JOB WORK, at the shortest notice and III me
best manner. out of the best material Charges rea-
soma bic either in cash country produce.
We respectfully solicit share OF public pat ronasc.
jan 25-tf >. " dAscF \ y w.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-08-06
Foreign Gossip.

Europe consumes about wo-thirds
of the petroleum produced In the United
States.
The Russian nation Is said to speak
the most languages, and to speak them
the best.
Prince Bismarck has received over
900 kilograms congratulating him upon
lis escape from assassination.
"A dispatch from Lausanne, Switzer-
land, announces the death of Rev. Good
rich, grandson of Noah Webster.
The corporation of London have re,
solved to have medal struck in COM
memoration Of the visit of the Car.
"A Paris telegram says that Sicily is
overrun by armed bands, aiming at the
separation and independence OF the ISL
and
The essays which John Stuart Mill
left in manuscript on Nature" The
ism, )" and "The Utility of Religion are
to be published, IT Is expected, in Oc-
tober.
The Pernambuco ultramontape or
gan has been cited to answer for an
abusive article against the Emperor. An
inferior employee has assumed the respon-
sioility of authorship.
"A special telegram from Vienna al
leges that there are indications Of an
Austro. Russian alliance designed as a
safeguard against Prussian schemes OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-08-06

under the market price. The call for
margins TO secure trade was very large
and many who were unable to put up
were forced to settle their deals. The mar
ket on the curb closed at seventy-two
cents This immense advance in the price
of corn, as might be expected, threw con-
sternation into the camp of the dealers
who were not looking for such develop
ments and completely disorganized their
forces. 1t is estimated that fully one
half of the Board have been caught on
the turn" not expecting< that the COM
bination would succeed in carrying out
the operations ii had on hand.
The amount of corn now In store Is as
follows: Yellow, IL. 6J6 bushels; No. l.,
%, 1874 bushels; high mixed, 29S, 524 bush
els; No. 2, 1,0S4, 646 bushels. OF this
grain probably four-fifths is held by the
combination which has brought about
this corner.
OF course there is considerable indig-
nation felt on the part of the small
operators of the Board against the big
fish" who have practiced this swallowing
game. 1t is a business, however, IN
which all of them are ever ready to en-
bark and are only prevented from en-
gaging in because they are not fortunate
enough to have the money and, perhaps,
the courage.
In addition to the above corner devel-
oped by the direct operations of few
individuals, there also exists corner in
the oats market. This, however, is the
direct result of an insufficient supply of
this cereal to meet the demand, and may
be termed legitimate corner. The
small stock in store--less than 10000
bushels-is owned by two parties, who
are squeezing the shorts" to their hearts
content Prices advanced from four to
six cents yesterday.
Mess pork and lard are also under con-
troll of a few dealers who own about all
the stock there is in the market and are
therefore able to direct the course of
prices. Within the past ten days pork
has gone up six dollars per barrel and
lard one dollar per 100 pounds. Stock in
both these lines of provisions is extreme
ly light. OF pork there are not more
than q, 900 barrels in market, and of lard
less than $4,000 tierces. As fully three
months will elapse before the new pack
ing season dealers may expect to see
"war prices" before the corner is raised.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-08-06

When Elizabeth, the Czarina of Rus-
STA, abolished capital punishment, she re-
tanned that of the knout The fioggings
witt this instrument could easily he
made fatal, SO heavy were the blows that
might be struck with it. Not few per.
sons were thus put to death in a land
where executions were for time a NOM
inally extinct institution.
The humane DR. Guillotin, of France
suggested decapitation as a substitute
for more cruel modes of execution. As
has already been mentioned in our col
umns, he did not fall victim to his in
ventiOn, for he died natural death in
1874 Nor was lie the inventor of an an
paratus which has given an unenvial,le
notoTiety to his name. Similarly-con.
structed machines were in existence in
the sixteenth century, and perhaps
earlier.
The opponents of hanging have made
capital out of the many laundering and
needlessly-protracted attempts to carry
1t out which have recently been made
and have suggested seyering the spine
and crushing the neck by the Spanish
garrote, electric shocks, and other sub
stitutes. There is no doubt room for i'm
provement, and need for greater care
fulness; yet the introduction of the drop,
insuring in most instances the breaking
of the neck, is great advance on the old
plan of dropping culprit from ladder
or cart. Under this last method he
must almost always have slowly per-
ished of strangulation
Near the close of the last century it
was seriously proposed in England, at a
period when crimes of excessive brutal
itywere very frequent, to put stop to
them by terror. The means suggested
was throwing convicted offenders into a
den of wild beasts. The proposition, it
need hardly be said, was never carried
into eifect.-CSnctanati Gazette.