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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-10
THE PUBLIC DEBT.


The public debt statement has been
issued, of which the following is a reca-
pitulation
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-10
MARRIAGE GUIDE i i$ G5 'e!::'; s$:s g: 3

lng, valna le Information for those who are mar.
ried or marriage. Price fifty cents.
by mai. Address DIR. BUTTS DISPENSARY,
Il North Eighth street. st. Louis. No.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-09-10

W Each Week. Agents wanted. Partic,
tp ! 80 lars free. j. Worth & co, st. Louis, NJ
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
TIE BRooME-sT. MYSTERY.

n, r+,,riaoNY REVEALING fIIE MANNER OF NICHo-
LAS AND MARY RYANs DEATH.
Coroner Eckhoff began, yesterday, the in
qu, concerning the manner OF death of Nicholas and
Mary Ryan brother and sister, who were found dead
in their No. Broomest Dee H. 1878. having
died during the previous ngAt from the effect OF wounds
reoeivedpn unknown manner. Several witnesses
the life OF the brother and and the dis
eoyery Of what had befslen them but testimony
~as received which revealed the mystery their death
u ~ still doubtful matter whether they both
dered whether murder aud suicide committed.
The knfe which found by the police which was
exhibited al the inquest Is apparently shoemaker's
knie aud about the size OF large table knife. is
GROUND with gradual depression IN the middle, and
bss an edge a. sharp There spots upon
II winch are supposed 10 DC blood but chemical
aIaiysis has been made-there being fund for the
pnrpose-it Is not known 10 certainty. Ryans vest
drops Of blood did also his trowsers the
front and inside and the top and bottom. Some Of
rhe police believe that these stains were from ,RyaDs
blood. ar helping to confirm their suicide theory
Patrick Ryan testihed am a shoemaker and hive
q, no loo Twelfthst Brooklyn the deceased. Nicholas
Nd Mary Ryan. were my brother and sister; last
saw them alive sunday evening, DEC. Zl lh theH own
room At No 2o4 Bfo0me-st went there about O'Clock
An the afternoon and renamed until about they went
win when oft, aud my sister ana went 10 ny ny
,ofuey OF Suffolk aud BfOomests he dd not say Whers
he wa., going; he laughing aud IN good huinor;
never him again awe my sister anu iemain,
- nv n nsptheT-n-law's about an hour and lE
and she went Mary far AttorneysL when she
Ieit for howe: Seut home TO BfOokyni Know OF no
enemy that.eier ny brother or sister hdd ana suspect
mo ono who would murdered ihciD Tor rcNeng";
nnov of no eUr 10 whom he had loaned money IN the
hon.e he ear Wed wallet. aud when he pald money
ould hib ynmber OF bills which he carried folded
~. M. noetet ILnOw Of disease insanity In my
,amiIy or anything which wOnld cause suicide; s~w
no lGe with 6oo1 on y Ge day n nss sa aas ans eGass
,o. in tbe closet witt the rest OF the Table kniyes
ssw 90 spots Of blood on y saw my ssier use ths
~. x, 10 sstp s,Sis WE Of Patrick Bnrse tesii
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
THE ARAPILEs STRIKES A ROCK.

The Arapilcs was again III trouble yester-
day. An evil destiny maniiestly hangs over the
suanish frigate. Several months she needed re-
pairs She was in this vicinity, and most naturally
soucht the accommodations afforded by the Brooklyn
NavyYard The dry-dOck was opened for her entrance
by the officials and the Spanish officers expected soon
again TO be powDg the deep III their renovated vessel
But the Uorkmcn slow. and their labors proved
more extensive than 1t at first expected they would
be Her time was passed, and the dock needed for
American vessels Si the hrapiles was not ready for
but the force OF wOrkmen doubled, and all pos
sble haste made At length II was announced that sue
would sail a given day. That morning at
O'Clock coal barge sank. and the Aaples was
~ a trap. Her officers grumbed and talked about
Yankee tricks The coal barge Al length Raised
and Yesterday morning the officers OF the Arapes bade
iaIewti 10 the Navyiard. The Arapes was 10 proceed
dreely aown tue hay and 10 receive her powder Inc
voyage IRON the NaVy-lard 10 the Brdgc-t Terry was
MADE III safety When opposite Bridgc-st the Araples
struck r"tk. Unfortunately II AT or near hlgh
ude aud the feetdIhg waters promised the spanish
ocers prospect OF detention OF at least u
almost within biscuits toss Of the BrookIyn Navy
Yard. The frigate got of tue rock however. during
the AFTERNOON, and WAS tOwed down East River to
point nearly opposite the Battery. Itis said that the
ATdpiles had no pilot on board when She struck the
rock. she was not seTlously injured.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
CHANGES In TIE CITY PRISON.

Although Warden johnson had not. up to
yesterday afternoon. received formal notice OF his
removal nor Mr. Quinn OF his appointment "a Warden Of
the city Prison. from the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction yet Commissioner Stern Is authority for
stating that the change has been made. The Com
missioner, when questioned as to the cause OF Mr..
Johnsons removal. said that any one who would read
the testimony taken in the investigation IN the
sharkey case would wonder that MI johnson
should have obliged the Commission 10 remove
him and that he had not rather anticipated ther ac'oh
Ivy sending IN his resignation. Mayor Havemeyer' IN
copyersaton with TRIBUNE reporter, took pains TO
sneak highly OF Mr. Quinn and 10 rcfute calnmnles
against him Mr. Quinn said IN reply To Inc reporters
inquiries: am Democrat; have held POSITIONS uh-
der the General Government; made Application Tor
the Wardenship OF the Tombs last May, lnmeGl"eiy
after the massage OF the new Charter, when IL was
thought that tue work of reorganization then Degnh on
of the city departments would extend 10 tno .iIy
Prison" Mr. Quinn was formerly Assistant secretary
OF the New-Yor& CITY Council of Political Reform, ana
has written recommendation (of general chITacteJ
ffam Ia IuI
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
HIrSRAND,S TERRIBLE MISTAKE.

Reuben NJ. Murdock the special policeman
at Greenwood Cemetery, who shot through the heart
and instantly killed his wife. Emma MurdOck. al their
residence in Twenty -sccOudst near Seyennave.. on
Tuesday states that she had very happy ana joyous
disposition and very fond Of pcrpetdting harmless
and surprises upon her friends which theory
upon which her attempt to enter the house through the
cellar explained This theory is strengthened by the
fact that when Mr.. Aurdock stepped into the yard
from the house, followed by the servant with light he
saw the trapdoor g up, and It fell back the person
in the cellar cried in loud tone Umph :" or "Hoop =!
Mr. Murdock says il entirely unlike his wiie's
voice THAT he was startled. and before he aware
that his finger had pressed the trigger OF the
revolver he heard report, which was Instantly
followed 10y 4" Oh, Rube. you've shot me :" The
poor then recognized the voice OF his wife.
Another theory which would seem To account for the
adys strange conduct Is also given by her husband.
He says that she had been troubled with palpatOn OF
the heart 10 not considered dangerous but t often
gave her severe headache when she would act Ike an
on Tuesday night and certainly not at 80 late hour
fair complexion sandy har and musa"he refined MS
manners and appears to be well educated He Is 20
years old and Mrs. MurdOck y. They had been
married five Their domestic relations SAID To
have been very happy. Two children, a boy and "a
girl years Of age, left mOberiess. Mrs. Murdock
was the daughter OF Remsen Hageman. VINO was for
merly Justice Of the Peace in Flutbush He also
held the office OF Sheriff and that OF Coroner for Kings
County Coroner Jones will hold an inquest to-day.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
THE VIRGINIJS SURVIVORS.
SIX or THEM IN GREAT NEED-GOvEENMf,NT All
REFUSED.

SIX or THEM IN GREAT NEED-GOVEENMI:Nr AID
REFUSED.
Alfred Parker, who il "a negro, a British
subject of the survivors OF the of the Vr-
ginius, appeared yesterday before United States Com
missioner John A. Shields and made substantially the
following statement relative 10 Francisco PIcbeo Fchcp
Marti Leonardo Albarez Andres Villas John Freeman.
Cubans and BenoIt Gaude, tfenchman, VINO are also
survivors Of the crew of the Vircinius:
when We allowed 10 land. Claude applied to the
French Consul To br sent home. Dut ho reused 10 DO
try must take OF YOU Upon asking assistance OF
the Cuban League, the Cubaus were tuld thdt they
must look out tor themselves IHty then went TO
NOetZey's boarding g-hOuse, No. 1f3 Grccncst whcrc
No money, thcy turned out Iney nave had noii-
ing to eat to-day but some OF them made out to get "a
little coffee.
In conciusion Parker asked the Commits soncr # ne
could not send the home. The Commissioner said
he was powcress In the matter but tLat he wOd
suit with the United states DistrctAtorney and If
anything could be done for them As tho men com
planned Of being very hungry they advised 20
the charitable institution No. ~ Leonar1-st, where
they were kindly received and fed and told that
FOR the present at least, they would be cared Or Ia
the mean tune the Commissioner the Dis;iict-At-
tornev who said The crow OF the VgS Suius told
that they could go he to the receiving
shin until the Government made provision for sending
them to their homes. They went ashore. passing
thereby out of the Governments hands, ana the
Government officers, such, could do nothing for
them"
When asked why he desired no avOts himself, Parker
who is a very intelligent man. and for ~ ordinary
sailor well educated proudly drawing hmsclfup to his
full night. replied " belong 10 LnEldnd, ana she
takes heT men, tho tI~sb IUhs VIII sec 10 me
ud -pu ia
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15

.,., ,av concerning such institutions which Will put
I'm mon an canal footing with the banks and savings
hanp. an respect to supervision by the Bank DEPART
ment the making OF stated reports apd the llapy t ~
nra,nnotion by tho agent OF the State Huch an act
viii be In sucn entire harmony with the long settleu
poov OF ho State IN dealing with thc moneyed corpora
IL ,ghtcb A. creates. that the wi no dohut
receive iu mediate and general approval iespeetnH
..,hm,tted ID. G.. ELLIS, superintendent
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15

photography. stenography had been used from very
ancient times perhaps by the Greeks, and undouoetdy
by the Romans julius Caesar used IL for the purpose OF
kee ping hs plans secret and also for the purpose OF
making meinOra nda. The earliest systems were per
hans cont ractions and such tho different con
tinental systoms; and the English have done more o
deyeop short hand than the nations OF the coutheht
the lecturer said thai photography being used
more aud more every day for business purposes. ho'
only in Journalism and Ia but also banks. nefcah
tle houses railroad Offices, and. in fact wherever
IL was necessary To save time In writing.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15

ned that week before the tragedy Nicholas RYAN came
IN her room and told her that he should break up ROOM
seepne because he could get peace from his tset
Witness wept TO the rOOm and Ryan ana MS mseI n'
angry words he told her TO CO. and she said she wou'u
when she pleased; they spoke angriy. ami the next
1norning Mary Ryan sand she would take room doW.
stars TINS was the only Disagreement witness knew oi
between the relatives.
The INQUEST will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15

The annual report of the Erie Railway Company
the state Engineer and Surveyor. gives the amount
the funded dept Sept. 80 1sJ 797i2 7o floating
debit S2i1(J OF total debt s06jl 2l6 q freight trans
ported during 'c yeI 6ji2 01 receipts from all
sources s0026 pay UcDt5 other tban IOr
non flg,63J7s2
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15

rrnb frc,r, V0tpl-Jamos f. Fields of Boston:
It F.rneT Of Ta< PiLL<p.tl Press and Hen{ pstAe %
rp Eo,oa Ga1t1. Wi'dsor HotL-The Hon A. VI
@ v Imasn Stone. Of teyeland hss ,h.fos.s ou.n
% I'd ss sehbln. Os>y Hovs-fhe Hon Rooet H. ttua
.n, q Nirsoas HOhL-Ge,. John Love OF lnd.na -n'
81, SL.t.e. A ots OF Ceyyiind MaropoHta1 hoHh sVn
Eo - n e. Maine. sud Jaige r. b. llnu OF hocp'1s
s,ant JI.sC-Idsut Jsbh OF Washington hog"a' hGt
- ~ n Wcs Of Virginia sni Licui q. NJ "hseef u C.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
HOME NE WS.
oonyIsRST ARRIVALS

,y,vvo.yryP YESTERDAY. AT HUpSUrs. IN BRohDWAr
~ nq7, Soos-.U' 3 m-3io hdagut--h'
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
LONG ISLAND.

IOSG ISLAND CrTY-A touching case ol so'-
row aud dcsjtution camo TO hght yeS'oIu'S' ~"
Valentine residing on Fcrry-s buried her ch III 'No
tcnoor AGED two y,ars-thc only relative she had on
oortn husband tathcr mother, brothers, and Sisei7'
bot an r,reyiouqly dod She al'o extremely poor
j " l IN, nlr-C w- made up for her, and Ihe IubeI"
cvnensee were also provided for.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
BANKING THEORIES.
THE STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT.

THE STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT
ABSTRACT or TIE ANNUAL REPORT or sUPEkiN-
1T.NDENT ELLIS DEFECTS or THE NATIONAL
BANKING SYSTEM PLAN FOR FREE BANKING
BANK DEPARTMEsT, ALBANY, Dec. 49, 1sIs'
TO ne Honorable ne Legislature Of ht STATE " hd"-
York:
Dnring the last fiscal year u new state
hanks have been organized Elk OF them entirely new
institutions six by conversion from National banks
Tho Mutual Bank OF Now-York has discOn-
tinued business The whole nnmoar Of banks which
reported on the 18th Of September 1879, Is 49, The buPs
Head Bank Of York suspended payment on the 2oth
day Of March last and for short time In the HANDS
OF the United States authorities In bankruptcy Illegal
aud criminal conversion OF its funds by some ot lie
officers and clerks was tho cause The deposors were
paid In full, leaving tho capital largely impaired
on tho requis;Ion OF tho superintendent, inc
impairment was made good, and the eapitai
increased from tloOo0O to C0O1 The bank reorganzed
with and eic.cn officers, aud has since done pros
perOGs and profitable business, aud commands, as II
deserves. the confidence OF the business pupic.
The following statement shows the gradual progress
of the free banks n tho state during the last wear az
well IA the cxeutof the operations OF these iDstitu0n
Condition banks of the state Sept. IL lsi2 dhu
New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
A pARALYZED RAILROAD.

4 will be continued to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03
ALEXANDRIA, VA
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1874

The Washington Republican says: About
a week ago Gen. Sherman. as president OF the
Howard court of inquiry, received an anony-
nous letter, containing certain statements
which we're intended to influence the court 10
Hovard's ease The communication was haud-
ed to Gen. Howard, who instituted search and
investigation. 1t was suspected that the aocu-
ment was written by somebody in the war
Department, and two experts, who compared
the haudwritings, certify that the handwriting
on the anonymous letter is that of confident
ial clerk of the War Department. The lptlma'
ton from the War Department that the letter
was written by Rev. Mr.. Wilson, of Athens
Tenn, is positively denied by the latter. Inc
Secretary of War yesterday requested General
Sherman to let him have the letter, but Sher-
man'declined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

reelected, VIZ: i. + Nitmrr President; Jas.
Entwi>'r. j., SECRETARY: ami G"org" H. Il ID.
insnn, Treasurer.
The meeting then aijTurred informally.
The Meeting wa, nnl la g. one, the church
being not more than two-thiris full, which was
remalk cd upon iy Dr. Edwards, who regretted
that there was nat more interest taken in the
cause.
\ letter was received from Rev. K H. Nc
Kim. rector OF Christ Church. rerretiug his
inability to be present, being engaged at his
Own church, where there was service, and sui
tering from indispo>iiou, concluding by saying
that "the society has my humble prayers for
its prosperity, aad shall continue TO have my
feeble, though hearty cp-operatiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

lar laws. The circulation would also be local
ized and would better answer the deuaEds of
any particular section than by the present sys-
tenn. Free banking would Increase the facili-
ties of trade, and the people, instead Of hoard
ing their money, would avail themselves Of
these banks for the sale keeping OF their ready
means, Exchange would also be facilitated.
That banks keep pace with the neccs sites OF
trade is shown 10 the fact that at tie time Of
signing the defnitive treaty OF peace between
the United States and Great Britain there was
but one bank in the country; fifty years after
there were about nine hundred, and at present
there are nearly two thousand.
The President remarked that so far from free
| banking resulting in an excess of circulation III
| addition to the exac!ing law of supply and de-
| mand as applied to currency, the tax on clrcu-
lation would restrain the issue of more notes
than could be proitably employed. In fact, as
he instapced. six National banks have drawn
| in their circulation and redeemed their bonds,
and are now banking without circulation, find
ing that more profitable. With proper checks
established as safeguard to its own finances,
and as well acting in the interests of the peo-
pie, the President believes that general law
defining policy and laying down the proper
then within the bounds of the law could
fix their circulation to meet their own neces'
sites.
1t is not improbable that the views Of the
President with reference to this very important
matter may yet be embraced 10 special mes,
sage to Congress. Practical as his views are
they cannot fail to have much Influence with
that body Cor BaH Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03
FROM RICHMOND.
LEGISLATIVE.

prc1,yoSn April 2.-There vas but little
done in the Legislature to-day The session hav-
inc been extended il does not sem TO occur TO
the members that time Is ION the wing and
,h,t ,ba LusjueSs Of the session is yet to be
done
The Senate to-day was chiefly occupied in
the discussion Of the bill imposing tax on
stamps upon contracts, &c, but did not arrive
at any definite action.
A bill was reported 70 incorporate the Ham
;lton Institute, 10 Loudouu; aud the bill 10 re-
lat;on 10 division of cities and towns luto wards
was amended by inserting prOvlso that said
wards shall be as nearly equal in population as
practicable" and then ordered 70 be eugrossed.
| Tn the House Of Delegates bills were report
| cd 10 incnrporate the Harrlsonhurg and West
Virginia Railroad aud amending the act pro
Knitting non-resdcnts from taking or catching
fish in the waters OF this State.
Adverse reports were made upon the bills
amending the act authorizing counties, etc, to
endorse the bonds Of the " aShiugton, Cincln-
natl and ST. Louis Railroad Company, and per-
mittiug the Valley Mining and Manufacturing
Company to construct works OF Internal lu-
| prnvement
The bill for the protection Of sheep in Fair
fax county was read the first time.
The bill for the removal of the penitentiary
was referred TO the Committee on Asyluns,
etc.
The House resolution proposing certain
amemendmeuts to the State constitution rea
tive to county organizations, and the blls
amending the Code re lative to school funds aud
for rcfurnishiog the Governor house were or
dered to be engrOssed.
The general tax bill was amended so as to
impose tax of 500 on sample merchants for
doing business anywhere 10 the State without
moestat!0n by county or city authorities.
MURDEROUs ASSAULT.
About one o'clock this morning policeman
John n. I1obSoo was shot In the face, near the
Wing Office, by Que Of Two men whom ne had
occasion to approach, owing to their suspicious
actions. But few words passed between them,
and, without any attempt on the part OF the
officer 10 make an arrest, one of them put a
:, pistol within few iLcnes OF HobsoG 5 face and
firing inf ctcd serious, thong not fatal wound.
The parties 10 this murderous assault are not
known, as they fed before assistance could
reach the officer. 1t was found that the bal
had entered the left cheek-bone aud passed d.
rectly across the face, lodging in the bone Of
the right cheek.
THE PENITENTIARY.
The bill which has passed the Senate but is
yet to be acted 90 by the House of Delegates
providing for the removal OF the penitentiary
f TO point at least five miles from Richmond
constitutes the Governor. Lieutenant Governor
and Speaker OF the House commissioners tc
advertise for proposal, for the purchase OF the
present land and buildings, and for the cree
ton OF Others. The new buildings are to cost
no more than the old ones will sell tor, and tho
, commissioners are TO report their proceedings
10 the next Legislature.
= SCHOOL FUNDS.
By the recent school fund apportioDmeu'
Lordoun will receive Sc, 945 and Rockingham
*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

The Senate having agreed to the issue OF
FORTY six millions of dollars additional national
bank currency, the aggregate volume OF that
currency, should the bill become low, Will DC
four hundred millions of dollars. The vote
of Thursday last having fixed the legal tender
circulation at four hundred millions, the entire
volume of currency will be eight hundred MIL
lions of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03
/. Schwartz IL Co..

Having Just returned from New York, have now
at their store, So KING STREET, the finest aud
best selected STICK of
SPRING CLOTHING,
for men and youths wear ever before brought
to this market, and are selling them wonderfully
cheap.
Among them they offer good business suits for
$500
Their assortment Of new style HATS il at
present the best in the city.
Your inspection is solicited at
:sAREPTA CLOTHING HALL,
mh II 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03
Ladies' Misses and ChiidreR'S Boots.
Shoes and SiiDDerS.

We are this day receiving full line Of LA.
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spriag and summer, en-
bracing all Of Inc latest styles " solicit pur-
chasers to call and examine for themselves, As
they will be sold Al low prices.
ap w. B. WADDEY, a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

The proceedings in the District investigation
revealed nothing new yesterday, the witnesses
examined knowing nothing by which any fraud
could be proven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

GEN. FITzuUGH LEE has petitioued Con-
gress for the removal of his disabilities. We
trust that his request will be promptly granted.
He was gallant soldier in the old army Later
he fought for the cause be believed just in all
good conscience. He is large hearted, brave
and generous man, and We are quite willing to
trust his loyalty. The country needs the ser
vices OF such men as he, and We are glad to
welcome him to her fold again.-Rich State
journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

The post office at Rixeyville, Culpeper coun-
ty, Va, has been discontinued for want OF
candidate; the mail matter goes to Culpeper'
Court House. B. w. Carrot has been appointed
post master at Pleasant Valley, Frirtaz county,
Va. vice Ellen V. Hamilton, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

Gen. G. w. Gusts Lee is applying to Con
gress for restoration Of the Arlington prop
erty, or for improvisation to him for the same
We hope he my succeed in his application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

Senator Sherman yesterday presented to the
Senate petition from the widow OF Capt. Hall
the Arctic explorer in which the charity OF the
Government is invoked 10 behalf Of herself aud
children. No stated stipeued or sum OF money
is asked, but the entire matter is submitted
and dependence placed upon the generosity OF
Gonpress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-03

Colonel George L. Peytou has perfected his
contract for the White Sulphur Springs with
Commissioner Matthews. Preparations for the
entertainment of an unprecedented large crowd
will BIO at once commenced.