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CARPET WAREHOUSE.

OAhf y WAKEHOUsE.
BROUSSEAU, Importer and Dealers. OF
- fers, Wholesale and Retail.
CARPHfING. 1000 pieces OF Eaalish and
American o."
OH CLOTHS. Floor. Table and Fnsr,a1
MATING, lI9 rells, White, Geek and
Fancy 'A
WINDOW SHADES, Cornices, Table and
Covers. ''''
OUTLAWS Lace and NoEfinobar, Iace
BROCATELLE, C5telines. FERRIES, Reps etc.
HAIR CLOTH Gimp, Plush, etc.
Jan. LON EROTTSSp
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4 W ant cdA b. obtained for house with
I i've or siy rooms, IN q convenient par Of the
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TUE DRUG.BUSINEss heretofore conduct.
Il ed at the Wset jackson Drug Store nm
DER the name and style of Johnston 4 Hs--
firm name of Harrington 4 Brother. - 80 aug
]. w. HARRINGTON
JaAAra d. Z. Harrington
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n Virginia member Of Congress has
introduced q resolution looking to the fin
ishlng OF monument over the remains of
Mary the mother Of Washington. which
repose in the burial ground near Fred
erIcksburg, Virginia. The cornerstone of
a monument was laid many years ago
with great ceremony, General Jackson
and other distinguished men being pres
ent, but since that time nothing has been
done toward building the shaft Ii would
perhaps be better, suggests the Philadel-
pima Ledger, to wait until we complete
the monument OF General Washington
before erecting one to his mother. As
theoretical monument builders the Ameri-
can people doubtless excel all others. The
alacrlty with which we vote monuments
to the illustrions dead is worthy Of all
praise, and our failure to erect them of
anything but commentator. The way
we build, or rather do not build, monu
ments, remind one Of Micawber's manner
of paying his debts. He Cancelled his pc
cuniary obligations, it Will be remembered.
by giving fresh |. Q. L 5 when pressed
by creditors; and after doing this, felt, as
he expressed it, that he had ''discharged a
duty which he owed TO society,""
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NOTICE..

THE FIRM of Johnston & HARRINGTON :,
Il this day dissolved by mutual consent NJ
j. W. Harrington assumes the liabilities of tbo
hrm. and IS authorized TO collect any and ali
accounts due the same ~ a
d. W. JOHNSTON.
Jahi%u. j. w. HARRINGTON
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Also for CAMPAIGN Goons Adara.
GOODSPEEDS EMPIRE BOOK PUBLISH
ING HOUSE, Cincinnati, ST. Louis. Ne.. Or
lea ns or New York
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Fine Residence for Sale.

THE FINE RESIDENCE of W. l. Ware t.
n Il offered for sale, cheap and on easy term.
m ne improvements are excellent ami capacious.
quarter from the Capitol Either % az N
acres, surrounding the dwelling. las the pur
CHASER may PREFER will be sold with the
dwelling 80 'He
For terms, apply to
JOHNSTON 3 JOHNSTON.
febl2 3m 49,,
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

CIRCUIT CouRT, UNITED STATES T.,
SoUTHERN D1srRICr OF MISSISSIPPI Fo,i,-.
BYRNE, VANCE & Co ny
WM. S BALFoUR:
AND Co,so1;S...,
NJ. MrssoS, ct al.
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The Cincinnati Commercial saws:
viii Noble has completed humorous
cartoon on the 'Woman's Wal ky Wan
1t is The largest car.cature he has ever
drawn, the dimensions being sixty 81,
thirty inches. 4 band OF crusad Is IS
represented holding prayer meeting b.
fore the open door of a beer saloon. In
the doorway stands the fat and irate wife
OF the saIoen-keeper, pointing the pious
throng to d church which is visible ashort
distance up the street The frau has a
baby on her arm, and three children in
wooden shoes c!inging to her skirts. The
proprietor of the saloon watches the scene
with comical scowl from behind the
counter. The praying band is composed
OF antiquated ladies, girls Of the period in
stunning costume, three truly good dea-
cons Gone of whom has a bottle Of bitters
peeping from his pocket, and a CONVEX,
ed lunch tiend, who brings up the rear.
An open letter on the ground has this com
municatIon: 1 shall soon be to the front
Terms 500 Il day. Dio Lewis. The
ladies have their dinners near at hand in
baskets, and evidently intend to see the
siege through. The various details of
the picture are very amusing, and evident
ly not drawn from personal observation,
a. the facts IN the case are not funny.
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The New York herald., 1874-09-27
SERENADE TO THE LORD MAYOR

The Right Honorable Maurice Brooks, Lord Mayor
of Dublin, Lady Brooks Alderman Manning and
friends visited Walack's Theatre last night at the
invitation OF Mr.. Lester WalacK, where they
witnessed the performance OF Dir. Toole. The
front Of the theatre as well as the inside was
tastefnlly decorated with bunting, the American
British and Irsh hags Icing intertwned. On re-
ing to the Windsor Hotel the Lord Mayors
party was SURPRISED to And an immense crowd
gathered opposite 1t. The blaze or four lime lights
Illuminated the street with an almost ghOstly
glare. In the centre cf the Illuminated space was
gathered Mr.. p. S. Gimore's TwenGy-second Regi-
Inent Band, the adOrnments OF whose unique uni
lorm blended with and increased the effect OF the
other elements OF the general scene. MIR. Gilmore
waved his baton with his usual grace and skill
over sixty OF his performers, among them
MIR. Arouckle. The first piece performed
was rom lie Prophe g." This was fol-
Kalser's Overture" came next and the sere-
made vas finished with medley oil American. Irish,
English. French. German aud Russian national AIRS
the closing piece being "rhe Harp that once
second piece the Honorable Lord Mayor appeared
on the balcony OF the hotel, Dowing gracefully to
the audience and the Dand. as All acknowledgment
OF the honor paid him but he made no speech.
was called into the hotel and presented to the
Lord Mayor, who expressed his thanks In the
warmest manner. Mr.. Gilmore Intended to
have serenaded the Lord Mayor next Tuesday
programmes on satin printed but, learning that
the visitors were to leave on that day, ne con-
cluded TO pay the intended compliment last even
Ing AS this was ree-will Offering OF Mr.. Gil
iui as 1T was appreciated, aud the serenade, taken
as u whole was an immense success.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
INTERNATIONAL COMPLIMENTS

At the termination OF the shooting at the 800
yards range the contestants, with the Lord Mayor
and Lazy Mayoress and party including Alderman
Manning Miss Manning and severai ladies' ad-
jourued ior luncheon. winch was gwen In a spa.
cious marquee on he grounds. Prior TO the re.
sumng OF the matcn Major g. Leech Captain 81
the irish team, arose ana said that he mad resolved
TO afford himself the Opportunity or dlscnarsing
little duty, and IL would have been
particularly gratifying to him II the occasion had
been more public. When the irish team came to
TINS great country theJ naturally expected that
they would be received with a great deal OF cour.
tesy and KIND attention, but ne would say thai
II they had had the one twentieth part OF the hos.
pitallty extended 10 tnem. 1t would have been Tar
IN excess OF wnat tney anticipated. On
behalf OF the irish rnemen he would say that
tney we're deeply sensible and greatly Impressed
Win the kindness and consideration SHOWN their
happy visit 20 America (Applause.l The result
OF tie match-wniie both sides were OF course
ANXIOUS 10 winnie held to be OF complete insig-
nitcance, as weighed With the circumstances OF
their visit In making acqualntances and meeting
beu rOuntrymen on this side OF the Atlantic
Appiause.) When lie was In Ireland he
thought no should Ike TO communicate WITH
those moro Immediately connected with tine
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
WBSTON'S WALK.

Weston whom 1t will be remembered lately
iailed to walk 500 miles within six consecutive
days at the Hippodrome, is to have another chance
to perform the arduous feat. This has been ac.
corded MIN at the solicitation OF number OF
prominent citizens, including RUFUS r. Andrews
District Attorney Phelps W. H. Marston, Colonel
Ethan Allen, J. r Taylor, John Bryan aud about
fifty Others He Is TO commence this his third
and last attempt at the Hippodrome on Monday,
october s, at l2os A. M. The track Is TO
be resurveyed and laid out on entirely differ.
ent plan, by which the hills and curves at each
end will be done away with, thus preventing the
strain on one leg which IL is thought initiated
somewhat against hin on his late trial. Tho
Judges, as before Will be selected from among the
representatives OF the press.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
AMERICA wins.
The Great International Rife
Match at Creedmoor.
"A CLOSE CONTEST.
How the Irish and American Teams
Fought for Honor.
9 8 q ~ 9 8 l.
"A Misplaced Bulls Eye and
What Came of Ii.
"A PRESENT FROM THE CELTs.
An Immense and Enthusiastic Assem-
blage Watch the FateS.
SCENES ON THE GROUND.
A Bright Day for the Anna
teur Rifle Club.
The Beauties of Long Island
u
An Immense and Enthusiastic Assem-
blage Watch the FateS.
SCENES ON THE GROUND.
A Bright Day for the Anna
teur Rifle Club.
The Beauties Of Long Island
Railroading

The great international ri1e match betw cen the
represen tative marksmen OF Ireland and America
is over, and the latter have yet to be defeated.
with all the elements that render such events so
honorable and sportsmanlke, the contest at
CreedmOor yesterday ls without parallel in
tine annals OF any nation. It was trial
or skill and science handsomely brought about by
victorious and plucky band OF gentlemen whose
fame and courage VIII be none the less impaired
by the laurels which they leave behind them
Since the day The Elcho Shield was won at VIM
bledon the Irish rinemen have held high place In
public estimation, and when their frank and manly
challenge was promulgated, rom this side OF the
Atlantic few doubted the result in any struggle
for superiority In which they might engage With
characteristic promptness, but not without some
dindence the Amateur Rine Club OF this CITY has
tened to respond, ana, going to work with q will
preparations were made for the match, which cul-
umph week ago nobody would have
had the fooihardiness to predict such an Issue, and
indeed the event was robbed of much OF It's in
terest by the general anticipations which pre-
vailed. But the score speaks volumes for itself
A closer match has never been recorded aud
better than that, such figures have
ever peen run up by any marksmen in the
world. Even the Irish team excclled their pre-
vious briIiant efforts, and in that view the re-
suit cannot but be hailed with satisfaction.
Whatever OF chance or luck may have marred
their expectations 1t was admittedly o fair and
impartial test, creditable In every respect to ali
parties concerned.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27

shooting In this country. while the match
was beng originated. tbs drst intention was to
cal 70 tue SUBJECT the attention OF the Cnlef
MaRlstrate OIL tne country. IL was about tnat tlme
brought about through the Instrumentalty OF .
gentleman OF New York city. He was, In lact
the direct cause OF such happy event, and In
consequence OF the services rendered by
nun TO the people OF Ireland, as well as
Ing % creamstances @ which all u%e would t"s rememSer
be thought he cOu'd not do a more friendly act
than issue the challenge through him. (Applause.)
he was sOr y he had not made his personal &C.
qualntance. He had tried to see him. but had
learned he was out OF town. When he was IN Ire
correspondence with the captain OF the American
team. and he was not surprised TO ind
ces eeved n such nd Ks naa
the rcumstances to leave his friends In America
little souvenir OF the visit OF the irish team. to
be shot for on any terms tnat might be deemed
advisable. (iere Major Leech uncovered a beau
tul silver pitcher. exqulstey worked ana sur.
the famous old towers OF Ireland. He went on to
say that IL was made lrlsn silver and worked in
ireland. was as Irish as the rines they shos with
aud as the hearts that beat 10 the bosoms
Of the soil lie DeaIed the Amateur nofsd Rae ciab CUB
take the liberty OF reading the inscription :-"Pre.
sented for competition to the rifemen OF America
BY Arthur Bannerhassett Leech, Captain Of the
the face on it remained for themselves
that the best man would win 1t. (Applause) He
hoped that in times to come they would have the
opportunity OF meeting frequently under the same
happy circumstances ds now marked the visit OF
the lrsn rnemen. tApplause.)
In responding Colonel Win gate said 1t gave him
great pleasure on behalf Of the Amateur Rfe Club
to accept the very handsome present which
had oeen 80 graclousy rendered. He
was not wholly unprepared for some
thing or the kind, but he nevertheless
found hlmsel at a loss 70 give expression TO hts
thanks in view OF the beautiful souvenir winch
had just been rendered. When the match was
first arranged the American team had never
calculated on ANYTHING more than a creditabe
display on their own part and such as would en-
courage future contest, but they were
determined, even II tney did not sue
ceed, that Americans would not be sur
passed in courtesy hospitality and Kindness.
"a plause.) He regretted 10 say that he now
found himself making speech lOt he had two
speeches ready-One TO deliver IN case the Ameri-
can fihemen won, and the Othe In case tney lost
daughter, and he was AFRAID II he proceeded
much further he would spoil both OF them. hat
ever might the result OF the contest, he was GER
tam It would establish moe friendly relationship
among the two teams He concluded by assuring
the party that when they left America Their men,
Ories would be Kept fresh and green in the hearts
OF their competitors, and would DO a white stone
In tner history (App!ause.l
Major Leech then formally decorated Colonel
Vlngate, as Captain OF the Amateur Rife Club.
win the badge OF the Irish Rllc Association,
which brought the proceedings TO a close.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
AT KUNIFR'S POINT.

The scene at the terry as earlv as eight o'c'ock
was animated IN the extreme. Every boat going
In the direction OF Hunters Point was crowded
with passengers. This was an unusual cIrcum.
stance iOr such an early hour, the
DOWNWARD tendency always predominat.
ing over the countryward. Arriving Oh
every street car came men and women
TO swell the crowd. Grave looking old gentlemen.
armeo with great blue umbrellas and demure,
gray haired ladies, with summer shawls and para.
soils gay young men Of Gu ut,vated tastes aud up-
bounded national en- husiasm, ACCOMPANY ,nr
pTimy attircd misses, who londly toLed
IN an American victory. But 1t takes
other classes than these to make up
such great crowd as assembled at
the two ferries to Hunters Point yesterday
Here, slowed away In the most obscure
corner. was an enthusiastic young man, clerk in
q large commercial house, who, under he plea
Of sicEness, was trying TO stea a march on
his empower and see the shooting without
ai'er the manner OF the authors OF
many anonymous Brochures that he who can OBJ
serve othtrs without NeiDg hmsel observed rs the
most tcule ma discriminating critic. At east no
mas particular Ylsh 90 sscAte ne scrutiny 0i an
elueIN gentleman ~ bali, Thte nat VINO, as an
employer docs not appreciate the TACT that his
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
LARGE IMPORTATIoH OF VALUABLE DOGS.

Mr. @. de L. Macdona of London, sent by the
Gulon steamer, whlcB left Liverpool on tho 9th
inst. a consignment OF some OF the best dogs from
his world-renowned Kennel, comprising two grand
ST. Bernard wbelps OF the same strain as he pre-
sented 10 the Prince OF Waes; also six setter
whelps, by his champion dog Ranger; three brood
bitches OF the same field winning strain. one Irish
setter Of the same breed as his Plunket, that he
sold for fl5o, and four extremely handsome
siberian wolf hound pups, out OF Sandringham
that was presented TO Mr. Macdona by the Prince
OF Wales the parents OF sandringnam being given
to the Prince by the Emperor of Russia. Macdoha ma
also sent our very hanusone pointer pups o' sne
purest olovd With Miranda, !be mos. po',vvs nr
brood pom ter often IN England. ana now IN pup
70 one ,r the best pointers OF Macdonas creed tne
sboie sot snDractng TWEEN o! the pest oTeu uogs
OF Europe They were consigned 10 Dr. NoWc' ol
Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
MOVEMENTS OF OUR IRISH GUESTS.

The Lord Mayor Of Dublin and friends, in CON-
paDy with Mayor Havemeyer, President Nelson,
Inspector Kelly and the members OF the Board OF
Education, intend to visit the Normal College and
some OF the public schools on Monday morning.
Arrangements have been made by which the dis
tinguished party will leave the Windsor Hotel at
ten o'cock and proceed to the College BUILDING.
After inspec ing tnat institution they Will visit
or more OF the schools.
La the afternoon 1t Is intended that His Lordship
and his associates shall be taken 1t charge by the
Commissioners OF Emigration and carried to
Castle Garden and wards Island, to visit the
public institutions connected with said commits
slOu.
on Monday evening the Lord Mayor and his
associates, including the rife team, will be enter
tanned In Brooklyn at the Academy OF Music Mr..
Delmonico will provide the least and the parquet
OF the Academy will be noOred ana carpeted for
use as the banquet nall.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
YACHTING NOTES,

The following passed whtestone yesterday
Yacht Haze mo CLUB, Mr.. H. A. Mott, from New
London fUr New YORK
steam yacht Day Dream, y. Co. Mr. ". II. AS.
pinwaih from kew London for New York.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
TROTTING AT ALBANY.

ISLAND PARK COURSE, Sept. g. 1s7L-Purse
4, 500; 81 900 to FIRST horsc $500 to seconds best
three III hve, In harness.
American Gifi... ......-''''''.--'---
The New York herald., 1874-09-27

The fourth days SPORT compries q dash or mile
for all axes; dash of mile ana quarter Tor
three ye q -olds, with allowances Tor beaten
horses: q dash OF three-quarters OF mile ior
tWO.year.Ous, with aio "ances Tor beats and pen.
aIttes for wins; u similar race Tor all ages, ono
mile and three ee-quarte b; then the Members' Cup,
one mile and an eighth, members OF the club 10
ride. the lowest weight lao lbs, the days racing
closing with a steeplechase.
The nitn day Will nave SIX races, comprising q
free handicap sweepstakes, one mile and i've
eIynths, dash o, three-quarters OF nile between
maiden two-year-OidS, dash OF mile and an
eighth ior three-year-olds, fines to carry l05 0e
then a free handicap sweepstakes for all ages,
mile ana an eig nth; next dash OF two miles ana
a nall Llree.year olds 10 carry 30 lbs the meet
ing to close with handicap hurdle race, one mule
and three-Quarters over seven hurdles.
The New York herald., 1874-09-27
PARK FAIR GROUNDS.

Yesterday there were two trots on the Prospect
-, va,, grounds Sub)oined IL d summary of tho
races. srwu.rv
The New York herald., 1874-09-27

IA -.~- -ess '''' .
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-06-06
The Newport Murder.

The following Is the verdict of the
coroner's jury In the case of the murd/k
of WIN. Smith, at the Newport Hotel,
near Seigfrieds Bridge, an account of
which we published last week: "That
the said William Smith came to his death
on the 25th day of May, A. D. 1874, by
rea' of stab wound inflicted by a
sharp instrument or weapon In the
hands of Martin Conway, alias Connel.
ly, alias Cunningham, and the jury fur.
ther find that John Pfeifer and Jacob
Pfeifer were accessories before the
fact" Sighed by the Coroner and all
the jurymen. In accordance with this
verdict, q Coroner's warrant was Issued
for the arrest of the Pfelfers, and they
were apprehended at ornear Parryville,
and taken to Easton to jail.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-06-06
The Wedding last Saturday,

Much pleasurable excitement was
created in this town and neighborhood,
py the announcement in last weeks
Advocate" that a wedding would take
place In the Trinity Evangelical Luther.
an church of this borough on Saturday
evening. At an early hour large mum.
oers OF our young ladies were seen
vending their way towards the said
church, and when the hour for the Der
formance of the ceremony arrived the
church was completely packed. At
precisely 7.30 O'Clock the bridal party
entered the church. The bride Miss NJ.
A. Faith and the bridegroom Mr.. Daniel
Wieand. were both very neatly and
tastefully dressed, as were also the
bridesmaid, Miss Mary Bauer, of Halle.
ton, and the groomsman, Mr.. Oliver
Clauss. son Of T. d. Clauss, of this
borough. Prof. II. A. Kline, of Mauch
Chunk, presided at the organ, playing
In excellent style "The Wedding
March," as the bridal party moved up
the aisle to the front of the alter. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. d. K. Kepner, the pastor, in a
beautiful and effective manner, after
which the happy pair received the con-
gratulations of their numerous friends.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-06-06
The wsissport Literary Society.

After successful term of 81 meet.
ings have adjourned over until called
by the President in September next
There have been 25 subjects debated
during the term, while the referred d
questions have embraced history, geo.
sraphy, and in fact, questions of about
every conceivable character. The in
terest in the meetings was kept up with
much spirit from first to last, at times
holding large audiences until q late
hour in the evening, some of whom
have expressed themselves as having
gained more practical information from
attendance than they could have in
days of close study. We trust that
the society, after Its vacation, will re.
assemble with renewed vigor and with
a determination to procure library for
the use of the members ami the citizens
Of Weissport.