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GREAT Pennsylvania ROUTE

On and amer December ., ina trains will leave ~
wssIia ~ g 2. n. Balsin..ore.::1 z. m.
q. 49,. sop. =. .. ....s:1 ). o.
THE ekE;xTs ~ SJ Ri a. .rRscK i, ,,i ? M
With elegant Scenery, Palace Staic-ro0m, day and
night cars, with modern improvesDeuts. .
The An :. m. .Elmlra daily, except Monday; the
- o. m. daily except Sunday, northwest, aSo
m. daily, exsspt Sunday, west and Southwest; DIS
&@' aal'y' sSNiE CONNECTIONS
ihlsseh ftoA EssAingtsatos 50. Louis, e.soand
h T9si se ~ me sv Sns
md Thirsecnth ssreet and Pennsyivanla avenue,
WIN fsjis6e il iSrmafion vim be g,Sea a. times
Rssseneers prcSstang " Taisee CHS fSr 81 IeSis
ch1eagS and nTna sIt:.pt IN IT. and Penu. svenuc,
Coruer washington, ID. q =
-: nd. 5. YOUNG. General f.s;ss. PM! AxsIs,
de3-ly DSlssasorcs M.
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snd Sss Il S <: as sss:
that 70 other Domestic Ale equals u either IN
strength or flavor. Families Supplied with half
3 Green, 81 0teeAS street, deorYetown, D. 3. 81.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-22
UYIF0RiKy FOR THEi KYLFTEA.

The militia Of the District arc being provided
with overeoats and Acaps, and ooipneiN. ,. Flu.
gilt, acting quartermsstse ,ssAfral on the dow.
ernors san, Is issuiBg them. Kaeutsnsnt Colonel
Elsmlng, q, aetilg brigade commander, 10 In
t9s reQuaueae M selithlng . issusd. Oeleael
MsSstss adietant gensrAl, will 10 about tH6'
y; w: q =: ss ssIi e: :se 30:
sse e ~ So .ss,s $1,000 ~ aPps:I g ~
sxpesaed. - fsw days he Sppointnent q 4
neS brifelter 0snasAl v1n . asSs11eed.
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THE WOKEVS CHRISTIAN ASSO.
CATION
ANNIVERSARY MEETING-THE WORK
OF THE PAST YEAR ..

ANNIVERSARY MEETING-THE WORK
OF THE PAST YEAR. ~
The anniversary meeting of the Women's Chris
tinn Association was held last night st the Foun-
dry church. The Rev. J. @. Butler, of the Luth-
eran church, made tho opening prayer. Mr.. B.
F. Bigelow then road tho annual report Of the
secretary, MISC. Bascom, which showed highly
gratifying condition OF affairs. Tho important
~ tho hS
mng "a also. has been made. There were spent
repairs e a.. making !s!s 2! $50 Is
paid sor labor as sssa ~ nsss
'T res n liz Ta: Tss ,ss s%
arc Mt present thirtytwo children; sixty.nine have
been cared for during the year. The financial ex-
january l. 1874, is as follows: Cash In treasury be-
cember .Is72 u, 52ie5. Rcccipts-From donations,
"a r. board rents, selei &C. 60
salaries, wsTes. Repairs buildings, q 9c rel si4sos
sash in hand January l, 1874 taOsssa Total,
ADDRESS OF REV. Il. A. CLEVELAND L
Rev. H. A. Cleveland, pastor OF tho Foundry
,.. thsp spoke Of. tho great law of interde.
neodence AZ sod IN nature and among men.
Gins Shs sIa The and st, cong
sarRor IN society W md III 80
family, and must bless ourselves BY Ses2ing
others. The violation Of these laws Of detsoq-
encc Is attended with certain sclfpunishment
The poor, who, In their necessities, become tho
wards Of society, are in no way guilty; but arc
moral and spiritual and selfinterest forbids their
neglect. Hour aims arc not universal our morals
are at fault. Vice and ignorance kindle volcanic
fre ofthreatening glare. Christianity recognizes
these things, and Is, therefore, no fespeefor Of
persons; only partial, IL partial ut al, to the
strayinx onea None owes moro to Christianity
than woman. It found her . elave; 1t made her .
queen. Should she not, therefore, recognize her
obligation by lnceasant labGrs Of love3 There IL
more heed for womens Christian associations
than those Of men, because the objects Of It's pity
are more impesiied. II should have Is elegant
homo and Accommodations a. that provided for
the Young Mems Christian Association building,
The w0nen's home sh0uld not DO . dungeon and
she . star. Her sphere of duty 10 high and noble,
and ehe SHOULD have opportunities 10 work on .
decent scale.
REV. o. Q. MITCHELL,
Of the New York avenue Presbyterian church,
who presided on the occasion, was the next
speaker He said the field Is wido, tho labor Is
great We can domuch by speaking for the asso-
citation. 1t needs public notice to secure the COM
Portable home which Il IL prospecting. We need
this active labor as churches Il will bcued: as
churches to feed the hungry, clothe tho naked,
and liz mp tho fallen. This was Christ's way of
working, by which he gained the key to tho heart
Of mankind. After the speaker had wished tho
fssociatiUn year Of renewed and enlarged use
fulness, collection was taken, and tho meeting
closed. --fE" ~ = EE|
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, TAKE CARE OF YOUR yAtu1sIEs

Call and ex4mine the IRE and burglar-proof
yanie x o. me safe nsRSsit Company, corner q
keeping q Securities Jewels, siverware, Of other
yelsas(2. 1SetS Iron te1 y silty dollars per
ae1ni . do without them. 10 ISZ3ti19 .eI
| Tsks vessisgJ rouiks Chicago aad Bosfoa JArss.
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TAX BILLS

for special improvements and for sewerage set.
tied At dlscolnt OF twenty five to thrty live per
eent by the Rogefs BANKING Company, SIS Sew
enth street. = 80 $50 -.a-
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sists in its aslieefations AAd has . voice in the
council. giving the Advantage Of his judgment
and nus learning. He d an Integral part Of the
great council that deliberates - -. rs-
FOR IRE COOP % ALL .'-'
ne will give as much as ne receives, and = mutual
maternal exchange Of knowledge, experience and
iaGts regarding public hygiene must be the re-
The sanitary otncer Of the Southern coast win
contribute hts knowledge Of the causes, trent
81
that from the North or Northeast his experience
Of the smallpox. All will bring knowledke. En-
sss sne S and
Various Committees VIII be appointed, among
WHOM WI Be- divided the Various branches o.
they must, collection Of facts coltatsd BY prac-
teal and experienced sanitary ofhcers, will make
hygiene Det only s.ong our own people, but
The collection Of this valuable information viii
uhs reside o remote districts, where they cannot
but with diic.lty have access TO the practical
81 s sss1 su 1's ssss d rs
hold ssa Win s sn'r IN
vital s.ss.s Ia 4 81 .se so sSss .
senscthtnG that, h@sysr Important IN the s9airs
Of Ststs and political see.ony, has never been
By ycar preeenee, ssspsaisits great suecess. You
sS Sss a.. s1d
peal, Wine hey have siyss Impulse q . ' he e.
terPrtfe, yoa 0eeerss honor FOR Tronptly joining
.csa Is s, !, Or
warn feeling 4 our hospitality. = 81 -! =
The work 10 Of too great Importance and 10 too
display. Earnsstness h lie work and iaierest d
the result Is The best sxpsessioa Of the Hospitality
vs s essirs 70 &c essSsy 70 or leaned Euesss.
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RAILROADS.
RALTINORE AND 0ai6 S1M.R0AD. =

f0lW0eipHl3
p................ ................... s;-op p. N.
fHLLha AZ. z, rAnL1a cARs for baltimore Al
- suNllf TsAiNs. .,
l:E and 7:| 3 ~ ana Way feinss-Asss' n'' anu 4
For baitinorsS Without stops-As s:p and 500 p.
....a Tae "a ". LEAVE "a 81 sA AZ. =,
..ss s. :asSsss ~ "a 81 = H.
rx 5IsEgas'aH 1 Va .H1s I1fRsht.
81 ssiia saai siI$S asssE & e Il
'ss =: ILL., ii|jS isss9' M NET:
r.. ~, !. s1ssRs s ssss: any ss 5:
-sA...~. b. ELLIcorfs MIL.
saaEri so4S Az yHs c oSssEs:2tssfHs
80 49,: z $50 2. s.A7.sr...A.A
% sA'''sif JILL ssff9 Sf c1sss; cA
- :, g Gs;:.si::: I. Re 1sZ
''. as''f6h xSazfoL1s.
A's's' I. e III Is Noksb Il ae' .. Sunday
ron lSisf u 81 g q ~ INTERMEDIATE
sa:.:s tcS! E sNses sa n. ssa E. ss5
? =. 1riying e. WashinSton at 80 q. N. and SIS
k,I.s. Iass &c ;is .. m. and 7:s ,. M, daily,
EkfsusS tieiess' e tho West can be had At tn.
washfnS Station Tseket Once as an hours Of the
Day; also. - the Conapany's once, Is Pennsyiva-
f.ssense.s purehaslns ticket, ut the Avenne oa,.c
q e s.s sr
Pqss n. .'S and Boston, i'd
rios. 4. SHARP,
Master Of Transportation.
General Ticket Agent.
nova ee.er., Agent, NssSins sos.
A LkExsIA4NDR1A AND wAsAINoToN
"a FFk1kh bEsiGGksAkNHRReA kAEixf NkNxS9kI AND
HEP0r CORNER SIXTH AND b STREETS.
70 Aisassdis dss; AZ osGe ana daily s1e aas
Local trains leave Alexandria as follows: q. ia
p M from AiexandTa daily; al Other trains daily,
Tfiin. ns1Hed thus connec. with train, ON wash.
ington and Ohio railroad.
GsE%r gu ffssP via Richmond
caves Washington HES p. M, daily, except Sum
Through tickets to all points South and South |
vest for sale at the once corner Sixth and Pennsy
VENUE, where passengers can leave orders for bag
,age 70 be checked At all hotels and residences |
jy20-r General Passenger Agent.
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MlssEYs PHILADELPHIA ALE

| III. SQULER CO.,
pr esns an . al 1 dspo.iis. ' p'
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MEssRs. DUNcANsoH.. BOWLING Z CO.,
suctieneer4 WIN continue the sale Of dry soods at
- $50 o. - J: nv, - a1sy1Nn4a avenue
and vIll include ana, vsivsts, dreas scodS Mn1s
aannels, housekeeping articles, cslieos, cotfosS,
HnSsisry, aandfesshIss, siev:a and ether gods.
the goods are al Of the best quality snd viii -
sold to the highest bidders
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THE MARKETS!
FINANCIAL

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Farnishedby Le,cis Johnson Co., Bankers, Vernon
Rotc, northea9 corner PsnnsyIuaaid arenus aud
Tenth street, WasAia0ton.
WEDNESDAY. January n. 1874.
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GOVERNMENT SALES.

GOVERNMENT SALE.
Drr0T QuA AZ ANN AsIsh's OpTfcE,
sAA0A- Ne'-, sIr. Il 1Ss3 J
Will be solsi IL puAr asctOs. st the ts'.vernmcnS
corral, In Ohiah Nebrs>ks tirihy IN TUES
DAY ,Jznasty ~ tss], Al HO 'sfs An quantity
Sr.sS e'S'h's u 'As oil" ''''" .'H.''uns In
So6 Felt Hats,
I, rs foraRe Csps. -
I.So7 PrivsteS' uniforn Coatx
= Musicians, Jackets,
Z, Is Privates, UntfsGM Jackets,
5,a64 Flannel Sark coate,
uniform.
The above quantities may he increased by receipts
from military posts befvre the day Of The sale.
Articles In packages viii be sold BY paekerr
Terms OF sale: Cash In United States currency.
Checks or drafts will mot be received.
j. II. BELCHOR,
Asst. Or. Mr., BVt. Maj. q. 8. A.
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BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

AFTER Deeenbers, ma, trains viii nun as follows:
rsABNSsL 4hkASXR h FOB rsHMvss HHiEsIyS AT
40 .. M, Glmira Mail, s:lSa M, New York Ex.
ssDs. n. New YorS " ss1 .. n, xccommods-
press, daily, except sun tton daily, except SUN
s:ss Daily, Accommoda- SIS 1: M, B.l.,nore e.
g. & m ans w xsss Line Nh m;' Daily Fast
rs 8 b., Ne. lors sx ioS soutS ssGM sii,
IA, Baltimore Express, 5:13 p. M, New York Ex-
except sunday c,,.,n R.sss, daily, except sun
natl, Icaissiis south SIS .. M. Aeeommoda-
daily excspI Sunday. uoa. except Sunday.
SO p. M, Aceommoda- s:D p M Daily, from
" YorRi Night saEse: ss snS Sorss ,,On west
press, daily. Pse'SsI . sysSe d4a sEsn aa,y,
except Sunday.
Trains leaving washington d SIS q. n and $50
p. m. connect at Bowie with trains for Pope's
Greet, having Bowie at 70 and 5:lop m, ar:
Trains leaving Washington 81 S.U3 and S:5s q. m.
and $50 2: m. connect It Odenton with trains for
$50 D. m. connect at Bowie with trains leaving
Pope's Creek 2:l3 and 7:43 p.
northWest corner thirteenth and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. can have their baggage called for and checked
west. Through tickets TO Cincinnati, Columbus,
Indianapolis. Louisville 81. Louis. New Orleans,
GhsasS 0%sn. s.S and AL points
Aas'' l.. DUBARRY, Gen. superintendent,
Z. 8. YOUNG, Gen. Passenger Agent.
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THE NOTHEE.IN.LAw

THE NOTHEE-iN.LAW n
Of George 6ilon interfered in some Of his domes-
tic affairs, whereupon he disabled her in such
manner as 10 neeessitate her absence from the
trial yesterday, and for this reason the case was
postponed until to-day. 1t is hoped that the ply
sicians will have revived her sufficiently to cnn-
BILE her to appear and make out her case. .
JAMES CORNELL, .-
the witness who committed perjury In the Mullen
liquor case, was not arraigncd yesterday, as ex-
pected, for the reason that NO one would make IN
anidayit against him. ''E ar.a.
~ ra -.a TIE NUISANCE 49,.
The court rendered judgment yesterday in tho
case of the Eighth-street stable nuisance, allow
ing the parties fourteen days TO abate 1t, or, In
case IL ts Rot abated ut the end Of said time, the
parties Wiil be fined tleo. r..
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RECEPTION AT DIR. VERBS.

In the evening DR.. T. 8. Verdi gave the dele
gntes OF the convention and few invited friends
handsome reception at his residence, No. lAos @
street northwest AMER . short while spent in
interchange Of oourtesies and the enjoyment OF
social conversation, in which the delegates from
one section became well acquainted with those
from another, the company was invited to partake
of supper. The table presented an elegant ap-
pearance, and was loaded down with an abun,
dance Of everything the market affords which Is
tempting to the appetite. Full justice was done
the repast, and At its termination the guests re-
turned to the parlor, where few pleasant hours
were passed, and then they returned to their
hotels
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YALuABLE sEcoND-HAND sooKs, ~
from pablo salss and private libraries, In god,
sleaub0ante, and setsw pH9est tL 81
7 and Fisssntk strsSls, naartks Treasury. I.
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LIMITED srA z s.n HATENI s. orI195H Ia.
. On the petition Of iAA84 O. CookE q Brid0D-
port, Conn.,, praying for the extension ~ pat@De
granted to him on the l0gh day Of April te for q
Improvement In LOomSs $40. 49,
10 10 ordered pbat the tl1timouy ~ IT, 0oo -
eloseI on The I0lh day Of Match Oext n thot o.
for aiing srGumen!s and The extpineey teboyteS
sAid Dslasioa n hard % ~ 1th DAY q lASSR 81
al EsEssh ~ ST. ss'i saf.j -:
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sle = oassss, oDpsssss Rsss o0les -
..,sn paseDsss.
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BULLY WILLIAMS

lie naturally an impalsive niger, and a vsried
in the changes Of his disposition IS . fve-dollar
kaleidoscope. He visited Rebeecs Ross on Satur-
day evening last, and after some conversation
asked Rebecca to comb his hair. Now, that head
hadn't seen o comb since the earliest days Of the
panic sDd when Rebceca made her ArSt attempt
1t naturally assumed . stubborn and contrary air.
Unfortunately for Bully this girl Rcbecca was Of
. nervous nature, and alter several efforts 10 drag
back for son place to fau Cd, gave . French
twist to the comb and jerked, and in less than
three seconds Bully Williams was raking that
girls back with . jack knife.
For moment 1t seemed to be . struggle of life
or death. All the furniture that was convenient
for handling Immediately took part in the fight,
and seemed quite as animated and lively as the
original combatants; but the pages Of history
from days Of great antiquity have alleged that
there It always survival Of the 9ttist," and
this struggle confirmed the ALLEGATION. Bully
williams, With . partially bald head, seized
utaticn Of his female antagonist, and then
dropped it'll with an oath on the head Of Eebsec9
Ross 1t was some time after the Inhabitants Of
,Locksey's alley had applied cold water and
camphGr to her bruised and blseding head before
che was able 10 tell tho story. Tie counsel did
MI he could to save Bully from tho usual fine,
but incxorabe justice was judiciaily almiuistered
nevertheless. or. -
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THE LAST ROLL OF HONOR.
VETERANS AND RECRUITs IN fHE
a g SUFFRAGE CAUSE.

sIGNERs TO THE woAIAN.s RIGHTS PEr1-
TON RECENTLY PRESENTED TO CON-
GREss-THOsE WHO ARE WILLING TO DE
PLACED ON RECORD AS FAvoR1NG THE
MOVEMENT-wILL IT wINf
The following 10 . esnplete list u the siKners
70 the pettt1o0 n Avor Of woman suffrage OBJ
ton and since prevented 70 Congress:
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POLICE COURT SKETCHES
HAVE BOYS ANY RIGHTS

NAV 4 bO1S AN I HUNTS
which men are bound to respsctf This was the
opied the attention of Judge Smell yesterday,
and n which Madison Cults and Willie Lansdale
were in tenscly interested. 1t was on New Jersey
avenue IN vt the scene took place, Sunday after.
noon the ii. ~, and the exact spot where Willie
Iansdaie was warmly spanked and otherwise
lively handled " 'ss directly in front Of Madison
Cults was fei Of a aaimas
activity, and would on N Jump on Madison CUTS
door. step and then with, raw and an1use himself
mafRg strsnEe ds r
4 IS:S II. ERE s 3 ::
Caroline, can't You walk bee.,..,. IN sp' LA,
oh my SOUL could be distinctly heard. .,~-,
Madison Cuts was deeply interested in the
piercing strains Of Willie iansdaIe sore " con.
fused his mind and filled his soul with righteous
w{sth. ,,ou., nan
the window, while innumerable modes of corporal
punishment, Of manifold torturcs, of the rack,
pfllory and whipping post-crowded rapidly upon
his mind; but, fortunately for Willie Landsialc,
tie children restrained him to miider measlreG
He didn't say anything to Mrs. Cats, nor exam
inc the statute or common laws, but he Manfully
tnrned he s,,yer - fs.Ah and massive wal.
nut door swung npiseiessiy on its hinges. While
Lsndsdale was surprised and Outhankcd. It was
sQuirmed, kicked, scratched and bit, but for i've
mortal minutes the form Of Willie Landsdale
and the right knee Of Madison Cults struggled
m little Ssy b.S re
pressed with the great necessity Of obedience, and
never before in the life Of the highly respected
Mr.. Madison Cults aid he experiences asmesh
three dollars fine for this technical assault.
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CABINET MAKERS.

II 4 Mt MAEER,
10 Street. between Fourth and Fifth streets,
(Sh0p In the feay.)
Hard Wood and Vepeered Doors . speciality.
Offices aad stores Atted up in the best style. Joiner
WORT promptly executed, and satisfacti9n guar
ahtrcd. jal5-lln
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HUMANITY WILL CROWN YOU.

We are not here in obedience to governmental
summons nor for Government subsidy. volunta-
lily We have assembled in council to organize an
Association whose efforts In sanitary science shall
each from the prOudest to the humblest citizen.
This association might fifty be named ssThe Con-
Solting Health Board Of the United States" The
selowtg, among many others, are reasons which
might Do offered In favor Of this name: First. Be-
sause We all are sanitary oficers holding commits
ytons etther from State or Federal Governments
8eoondly. Because No are in coupciI-indeed in
sonsultstion. Thirdly. Because We desire 10 Or
y.nise ourselves In permanent semi oficial or.
tAn1Esuon.s The good that IL 10 accrue from sueh
IN organization will be evident a. 1t is further ex
-Admltting to this association every person ho,d.
M commlsson as sanitary officer IN any loca In
Sfthe United States, We have 1t once an orran
ksttol, without expense, covering the whole eSun
~. In STATE, county, city, town, borough or dis
siet brother o1acsr and an assocfate wifi -
Nsnd 70 dsvelop in prasfice the results or me de-
nee WI aaect the Judgment Of that o6icef In The
oiecAayge Of his dyttes. 6ubosdinAfe ooiy 70 the
SaaltAsy laws q ~ Slate, Or Of kIs nSnIei6ality
= AaSee folll1s Wish m asSuIod - Sfisy 81
-. II Is 1t g ~ q a NJ IL IN q SeeSs
n appointed By tie 0e1essl 0syennSat
IN - fSlIews The principles and tSe practice "a.
xieed by ths ssasuIthg health boes1 4 q beeasss
Ss 10 issDpeDsst PaFt Of II, aDl bsespss BE- q
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JOHN B. COUGH.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY -
LINCOLN HALL.

POPULAR PRICES
No extra charge for Reserved Seats secuted NJ
Tie Ellis Music store. lStarxCrittc1 ianl9s
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Tonight Mr.. Beecher delivers &C Lincoln hall
his great lecture, 1.-THE Wastes and Burdens Of
Life" which las are oil Of the eminent gentle.
mans proluctIon) IS spoken Of in terms Of the
highest praise. Seats can be secured to-day at
Mctzerott's; price scventy.fve cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-22

IE4s. s ..ssss IS ~ ~ 10 E s.... ..s
IHkostaaee. and saets westss1 at ei.aoLssh pes
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ADDRESS OF REV. Il. A. CLEVELAND,

Rev. H; A. Cleveland, pastor OF tho Foundry
'"h- thsp spoke Of. the great law of interde.
pendence. as ,s- 'ad ~ nature and among men.
Weak things cling to the .aropg. and the strong
serve. In society We md this 90. we are one
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-19

4 GENESIS DISCLOSED. HAVE WE CLERGY
G. W. CARLETON co. Pubiisher%
Madison square, New York
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FLOOD AND STARVATION.

Nothing beyond the bare facts Ola crevassc in ne
Mississippi River. caused by the late freshets, was
known in this city until yesterday afternoon late,
when His Honor Mayor Havemeyer received the
following plantive despatch from Mayor Wilt Of
New Orleans, which tells Its heartrending tale -
NEW ORLEANS, April is, 1874.
To THr MAYOR or NEw YORR:-
Owing TO an uneNampcd overflow OF the Mississippi
River its lower branches by which than 10000
miles State submerged thousands
OF iames ruined in their fortunes and threatened
wi h starvation, II il beyopd the means citizens
who have escaped from this calamity TO give
adequate Keller 10 the sufferers.
have, therefore, thought proper 60 give an oppor.
tunv your citizens To ala The contributions of
the phanfhropc earnestly solicited Tor the victims
OF this twoiod visitation OF food aud famine
LOUIS A. WILTZ, Mayor.
Mayor Havemeyer. on being questioned 10
the action he proposes TO take in this matter,
stated that he cannot DO more than call upon our
citizens to respond nobly a. they have hereto
fore when any case OF extremity has been brought
70 their notice. He does not think that the Com
mon council has power 10 make any donation,
bn he requests that the press will disseminate his
views and That the people VIII not be slow in an
swering this urgent appeal upon their bounty
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Baxter Threatens to Defy Uncle SANS
Troops and Fight.

Baxter Threatens to Defy Uncle SANS
Troops and Fight.
BARRING Cross, OPPOSITE LITTLE Rock, Ark
April 1911 +. Nj.
One hundred and sixty men arrived here this
evening, on the Mary Boyd, from Pine Blum, for
Baxter. Brooks received l25 men last night and
q large number to-day. The State House Is simply
jammed with armed men. Baxter intends, he
says, to attack tonight in spite OF the United
States troops. Gordon OF regulars is
stretched across Marknal! street. half
block from Baxter's headquarters. also another
Gordon on Third street. their headquarters being
at the Marshas office. Brooks has just issued
another proclamation requesting and command
ing Baxter and his adherents to lay down their
arms and return to their homes. If his Injunction
is disregarded he VIII take immediate vigorous
action.
The Secretary or state is absent, and his regular
Deputy, General Frank strong, who is also Bax-
ter's Attorney General, is with Baxter The State
House party has broken open the safe and obtained
the seal OF the state
The troops OF the two opposing Governors, and
the federal troops between. all in sight, present
very warike aspect Baxter has from 1000 to l. 500
men now under arms and the number is being
about 200 men.
Advices here indicate that President Grant is
favorable to Baxter, believing HIM to be the legal
Governor. This has increased the confidence in
Baxter No person can pass up down the
streets tonight without the countersign having
the pass OF some oficer.