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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

The Reese River RereiAe Of last Mon
day tells OF the wanton destruction Of
1900 cords OF wood to the southwest Of
Austin q few miles, belonging to the
Manhatten Company. The Rereile says:
Sheriff Emery and q man named Web
ster found horse tracks leading from the
wood. which they followed for distance
Of about eight miles, when they came
upon q man asleep in the brush. He
was provided with four s~ix-shooters, two
knives and a double barreled shotgun.
and when Emery got up to him and
called on him 10 surrender, he attempted
10 show fight, but John was too quick
for him. He was disarmed and brought
into town. arriving last evening. when
he was lodged in Jail. His name is l..
Haskell, a wood.hauler by occupation,
having previously hauled on contract for
the Manhattan Company. The evidence
against him is simply circumstantial, but
is very strong. as he was trailed direct
from the burning wood to the spot on
which he was found; and a man guilty
Of no crime and not in fear Of pursuit,
would hardly make q travelling arsenal
Of himself in the manner Haskell did.
The motive for this wanton destruction
Of valuable property is not apparent,
but may be brought out on examination.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

A DIxrlrcu says that the Government
is using. in the various bureaus, q ma
chine which prints letters and thus saves
their being written. This is done to
avoid deciphering tho hieroslyphics
which charactsrize the letters Of many
OF our public servants. The machine Is
said to print faster than q person can
write /; and we do not doub, IL they pos
sess this peculiar excellence they will at
once be adopted by lovers and Congress-
men, who are notorious for saying, or
wanting to say. a great deal more than
they mean.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
MIsTAKEN.

The Com HILL News allows It's pro-
iudice TO overcome its good sense. We
simply desire 10 ask that journal II an
American citizen. born in America, has
not . right to aspire to any Office within
the gift Of the American people? The
Nxws, in trying TO be funny, only makes
itself ridiculous. II says II Mr.. Ham,
mond II elected Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction ID will try to have the Of
Ace Of superintendent Of Public
Preaching created. You have q per-
feet right to advocate Mr.. Howe's claims
to the position. MI. NEWS; but you have
no right TO deny an American citizen the
privilege OF running for an ofhce simply
on account Of his calling.-Rsese Rrer
Rspsile. judy l3h.
The RsusiHs is wilfully blind or voc
fully mistaken. The GoLD HILL NEWS
has no prejudice whatever in the matter
referred to. Certainly not against the
Recciae's candidate. who is q warmly ap-
preiated personal friend. But the Nxws
has assumed the position, to our mind
inoontrovertible. that n teacher is better
fitted for the position Of superintendent
Of Public Instruction than q clergyman.
We must also admit that a clergyman is
better qualified for q Bishopric, or as
an incumbent Of the office we proposed.
than q pedagogue. We believe in select
ing men for oticial positions who are
the best qualified to perform the duties
thereto belonging. and with all due de-
ference to the Rspels's candidate, we
most ~assuredly consider Mr.. Howe his
superior in this respect. The Rereile
seems to forget that its candidate is not
the only clergyman in the race for this
onicc. Eureka county has also n candi-
date who wears the cloth. and who. we
have no doubt, will make a strong fight.
Our position applies just as forcibly to
Parson Kelly as to Brother Hammond.
We think they can do more good in their
present fields Of labor than in the Office
named. We believe that they are better
fitted for the ministry than to superin-
tend our Common School system; that
by education and habit they are better
qualified to give spiritual than secular
instruction. to preach the gospel than
apportion school moneys. And, more
over. We are firmly convinced that no
man can do justice TO u educational
interests who does not devote his whole
time to the work. We are in favor Of
raising the salary Of this Office, so that
q competent teacher OF large experience
may be enabled to give his whole time
10 its DUTIES. And, while We certainly
deny no man the privilege of running
for any Office, we strsnuously urge that
Mr.. Howe by far more nearly represents
the theory We have advocated. land
which has-met with general approval).
than any clergyman can hope to do.
We have not the slightest doubt that
Mr.. Howe will receive the Republican
nomination. and thereafter be triumph
antly elected. We most assuredly be-
lieve that such o result will be for the
best interests Of education throughout
the State.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

RECENTLY the aboliGonists held q re-
union in Chicago. In telling over old
experiences in the anti-slayery crusade,
the story Of Jonathan Walker was given.
A marked man Is this Mr.. Walker. He
is now seventy-seven years OF age, and
lives at Muskcgon. Ill. He is known as
"tho man with the branded hand" q
mark Of distinction received for his
anti-slavery principles. He received this
badge Of honor in 1913, by order Of the
United States Marshal for the District OF
Florida. 1t is typical Of the slave sys-
tenn. Upon his right hand, burned so
deeply. that the thirty-one years since
elapsed have not changed them. are the
two letters IS. S." signifying slave
stealer." Is it strange that. although
the old man was too poor to attend the
Convention. that body, in a moment Of
enthusiasm. passed around tho hat and
gathered In enough greenbacks to mako
him comfortable through life
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
BorrLrp.-we had the pleasure this

BorrLKp.-we had the pleasure this
afternoon. says the Carson Tribune Of
the 18th, Of shaking the hand Of alpha
betch Putnam. State Printer. The
young fellow has been for some time in
an interesting condition. and came down
10 his ranch last night in order 10 OBJ
tain relief. He went to the Springs this
morning, and the warm water together
with aprescription given by DR.. Benton,
cured our worthy fried. Doc. says the
liniment 10 for the cure Of bolts on
horses. and probably that allied the State
Printer.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
Tnrnr s,ems to DO a disposition amont

IurRE seems 10 DO uisposiuon among
the Democracy Of the West to say un-
kind things Of their brethren in the
East. Right on the top Of the resur-
rection meeting in Tammany Hall on
the Fourth the Cincinnati Eaqdrer turns
this bucketful of tho coolest kind Of
water: "The West and South will take
a hand in the NEXT (Prcsidential) can
vass, and their candidate will not be q
specie rcsumptionist. but on the con-
trary will favor the payment OF the
bonded debt in greenhscks and a con-
siderable increase Of the circulating
medium. The money power Of New
York has chosen It's last President and
gained its last victory"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
BunoLAR sourLcHEp.-The Carson
Tribune thus tells how Il was done:

Tribune thus tells how 1t was done:
The inmates Of the room keptperiectly
quiet, and a short time after tho, daring
burglar broke through and entered the
parlor. but scarcely had he done SC when
he was seized by DR.. Bosco. who hap.
pened to be present. The Doctor. not
having q revolver with him, wounded
the burglar seriously, though not dan.
gerously, with q pair Of scissors, and
held him closely till assistance came.
Strange to say, in place Of Handwriting
and delivering the daring fellow TO the
Sheriff, he was gently seized, wrapped
In swaddling clothes and put Into q
cradle.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
The funeral

The funeral Persia Bowers will
take place tomorrow from her mothers
residence. washoe Valley. the Bowers
Mansion. Friends and acquaintance
are respectfully invited TO attend. iIir
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
Tar terrible story which appeared q

THAT terrible story which APPeaieu T"
few days ago in the Salt Lake Ii'o'1e'
about a boy. William Blacihurst. being
buried alive, was all q humbug. When
the coffin was opened the body was
found exactly in the same position a.
whom 1t was placed therein. The editor
of the Tribune deserves to Be cremated
alive for starting such q horrible lie.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

A CoxxrcTIcur girl. twelve years old.
tried to starvs herself 10 death because
her beau deserted her. but at the end Of
the second day gave IL up.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

SENATOR Carpenter wceps and longs
for the independence Of Cuba. II he
wants to draw his shining blade and
hasten its accomplishment. the country
will give him leave Of absence.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
TOOL.

Were aparty morepure and Immaculate
than eyer was heard OF in the history OF
the world. to be organized, we would
not. could not (under our pledge) be-
como q member thereof; but when, as
We believe will occur, such an organ
ization il perfected, and the effete par
ties are recognized A. something OF the
past, then shall we with pride stand
forth and proclaim that, like Joshua OF
old, we have assisted in taking Gods
chosen people from the oppression OF
power to the promised land Of political
freedom.-Cdrson Tribune, July l5h.
Well; for GOODNESS commend us to the
Tribune. That journal proposes to keep
aloof from al political organizations. to
have no fellowship with any party. and
urges its readers to do likewise. II
claims that political independence can
only be enjoyed outside OF a party Or
ganization(a theory open to discussion),
and then with most remarkable effront-
cry. takes occasion to say that II a new
and successful political party DO formed
1t will claim the partial paternity there
OF. It tells the people to keep aloof
from party. and q moment thereafter as
serts that IL one can DO found, 1t will
claim credit for assisting at its birth.
Which Is decidedly and breezily cooling.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

The Grand Jury at Reno yesterday
found truo bills Of indictment for as
sault to commit robbery. against Chas.
Glovery; Edward Allen. Charles Warren
and Charlie. Dussan, the ~garrotters and
burglars arrested day before yesterday
in or neari that town. Tho Journal OF
this morning says that Elliott. the citizen
whom they attacked. is rapidly recover
ing from his wounds. The man who
was shot by Mr.. Elliott in the leg and
shoulder is not in a dangerous condition.
The man whom Sheriff Kinkead shot
through the right lung and who
is confined at the hospital. is so far do
ing well. although his wound is gen.
orally looked upon as fatal. Those
scoundrels evidently had q rough time
of il.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

The State Board Of Examiners met
in the Treasurer's Office in Carson City
yesterday. for the purpose Of counting
the State money. Following is the sit
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
Births.

CLARK-In Virginia City. July 18th, 10 the
wife OF 7. y. Clark. . daughter.
gibson In Csrson, July ilth, 10 the wife Of
George ellison. q son.
DlCsON In Carson, July 18th, 10 the wife Of
j.. y. Dickson. Q son.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
Marriages.
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE.

THE MEMBERS OF LINCOLN IA
are ordered 70 appear for drill onVS&8E
SUNDAY. July 18th, at 4 J. y.
By order Of A. McMARTIN,
jyi6 81 Chtsf Of Fire Department.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16

A s%TUPENDoUs sHoWI
WITHOUT A PARALLKL.
MORE REAL MERIT
THAN ANY FIVE ooMBNKDi
An Rntirely New and Elaborate Quit!
GENEROUSLY EQUIPPED
FOR THE SEASON OF 1874
THE LARGEST AND FINEST
GEOLOGICAL COLLECTION
On the Road. Positively tho
NEST BRILLIANT CIRCUS COMPANY
EVER oRGANIzRDi
THE ONLY FEMALE
~SOMERSAULT RIDER
IN THE w0RLDi
THE coMPERR OF JAMES RoBINsoNi
Nest Thriili.s and Rxcinns Rsssstrian
Act Ever :.Witnessedi
VIRGINIA CITY,
....oS....
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
July 18th. I7sh and 18Th.
CITY,
ION 90.
10th.
TWO PERFORMANCES EACH DAY !
Doors Open ~ . IN 2 O'Clock p. N.
Performance commences half an hour amer.
ADMISSION = ONE DOLLAR.
Chiidrsa under 10 yssrs SO Cents.
MoHa THE GALAXY OF STARS ARE
n the following Artists:
LITTLE MoLLIE BROWN,
Champion Equsstrsnne OF the World. The
greatest Youthful Equestrian Prodigy the
world has ever produced. This wonderful
rider executes At each performances the
thrilling and astounding feat OF throwing
eoursing around the ring with lightning
like rapidity.
LEOPOLD AND GERALDINE,
Tho most graceful. youthful. handsome and
skilled GYMNAsTS ever In the Arena.
Acknowledged - having no equals.
MADAME ToURNAIRE.
The great Horsswoman. will appear at each
eIhi6ition In hor wonderful Menage Act, or
School Horse.
MILE. JEANETTE ELLsLER,
The brayest, most graceful and intrepid
Tight.rope Artist and Ascensionist living.
MR.. FRANK BARRY,
The ~unsgualed Bareback, somersault and
Hurdle Rider.
sIoNoR FERARTi,
Bonelsss Man, or Man with Many Foms.
We challenge the world to produce bis
equal.
MR.. THoMAs:oLiFFoRD,
The greatest Acrobat Of the Age.
BELMONT BROTHERS,
Unrivaled Gymnasts and Acrobats.
Mr.. NAT. AUSTIN,
Cahfornia's Old Favorts. Universally
acknowledged ~ the greatest Shskespertan
Jester ever seen.
Mr.. BILLY BURKE,
The Popular Humorist, 0rotssqus and
Merry Thick Clown.
And q host OF Male and Female Performers.
each and svery one an acknowledged Start
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
THE GREAT MENAGERIE

Embraces RARE ANIMALS from syery cline,
aad 10 decidedly the finest collection In this or
any other country.
The Performing ELEPHANT, "Lalia Roskh."
the largest Elephant that has ever crossed the
A fnilsrovn African ELANp. purchased q.
pressiy for Montgomery Q1ssu's By. Charles q.
Henry, Esq., nom the London Geological Gar
dens. This magnificent and rare animal 10 tho
largest Of the kind ever exhibited In this esun.
xgsnuins Bsrbsry ZEBRA. The specimen
In Qussn's nenagerie was found In the noun.
tainous portion Of Northern Ethiopia. II u not
Q QuagHa or 0nagra. such - are usually seen
In .hovsin this country, bat the nrst and only
real Zebra sver imported. ~
Monster Royal Bengal TIGER. the most
magnificent Of the csrnlyorous raced Of fslinss.
The one In this establishmsnt 10 the largest
and fnsst specimen In America.
A genuine African LION, tho largest one
ever imported 10 this country. Most lordly OF
TuiL6ioOdsd doabls.humpsd Bsetra CAMEL:
the larVsst on the continent,
The 6ABIA BARA, or WATER HOG, nL
tive and inhabitant oil the dark and DEEP waiers
OF the 1ysrs and bAyous Of South America
Only one now IN this country.
Abypsinian IBRX, Kangaroo, Nylghau. ptnp..
Cd, and spottsd Hysnss and Sacred COW nc
A boupdl,ss variety Of Birds, including .
psir on African Ostrfehes. Pheaaants, Casso.
warya Eagiss Condor. Spanish hsesWs' hesA
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-07-16
NETTING.

CONSOLIDATED GOLD HILL QUARTZ
" Mn aud Mining Csnsrny.-Notice.-The
above named Company, will DO held on NON
DAY, the Sd day oil August. 1874. at ! O'Clock
y. r., ct their snice. No. 4it California street.
San Francisco, California. Transfer books
will close on Thursday, July 30, 1874. Al 8
r. wEaENRR, Secretary.
San Francisco. July Is. 1874. lyle I'd
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-02
The following is the official vote:

Roy There has been a considerable falling
of in the importation of dry goods during
the past month, as compared with the cor
responding period of last year. Up to last
Saturday the total amount of goods entered
at the port of New York-foreign value
foot up $40, 726, 967, against $l4, ,036, sos for
the corresponding month last year, and Sl7-
9l7,473 in 1872 In the manufactures of
silks there is decrease Of S6I3, sos, in cot
ton loss of 500, 923, and in wool a decrease
of sTS7, $50. For the first quarter of the
present year the returns give total OF S32,
O34 $50 as the value in foreign cost of goods
entered at that port during that period,
against S44, 593, go during the same time
last year and s40,S7S $50 in 1872. These
facts would seem TO indicate such improve
lnents 10 our own processes Of manufacture
as are gradully making it possible to produce
homemade goods of quality excellent
enough to prevent by competition the sale
of foreign ones
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-02

General Schenck was besiegsd by the
reporters before he got half down the
gang plank at New York, to learn why,
in the name of mercy, he had come back.
Was he going into the Cabinet? Was
he going to do this; was he going to do
that? The General said "No" to them
all. He was not going into the Cabinet
he had come home on personal business
business of an interesting and pressing
nature. This is nature Says the New York
Sun: The many personal friends OF
General Schenck. United States Minister
at St. James, will learn with qualification
that during his present visit to this coun.
try, General Schenck is to be married to
a wealthy and fashionable widow of this
city" The old rascal If that isn'i
cuisines" we should like to know what
is. The guild of ugly men will take
courage at Schenck's success, as he is the
ugliest man in America.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-02

METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE eighty
seventh session of the Philadelphia Annual
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church commenced at Easton on the 18th,
ut. This conference represents member
ship of nearly 10000. Bishop Wiley presi-
ded, and delivered a brief address at the
opening of the session DR.. Patterson was
reelected Secretary The various standing
committees were announced, and the usua
preliminary business occupied the first day
session. In the evening the third anniver-
sary of the Conference Education Society
was held, at which addresses were delivered
by Rev. J. TODD, Rev. A. Rittenhouse and
DIR. Kidder. 1t was stated that there are
1850, 900 scholars in the Methodist Sunday
Schools in this country. On Thursday morn
ing a resolution was adopted protesting
against the passage of the bill before the
State Legislature for licensing houses OF
prostitution. Reports we're made of the
growth of the missionary work during the
past year. The collections in the North
Philadelphia district were 7,43l; South
Philadelphia district S2l, 1906. Ten new
churches had been built during the year il
the Chester and South Philadelphia districts
On Friday class of eight young men, who
for the last two years have been on trial
were called forward by the Bishop and ad
dressed in most striking manner on the
solemn act they were about to perform in az
suming the vows Of the Christian ministry
On Saturday the report of the Freedmen AiC
Society was presented, in which it was stated
that the organization now sustains seventeen
schools, with sixty teachers and 1000 schol
ars. A letter was read from Benjamin Hay
wood, of Pottsville, enclosing cheek fol
1000 to be distributed among those minis
ters whose salaries are less than 81, 900 pc
year. On Sunday the Conference Love Feas
took place, followed by preaching and th'
ordaining of deacons by Bishop Wiley.
On the 25th, the following appointment
were made for this section of the Lehigl
District:
VIM B. Wood, presiding elder
Stroudsburg, j. F. Chaplain; East Strouds
burg, B. H. Sanderline; Delaware Wate
Gap, HI. F. Isett; Cherry Valley, E. M
Brady; Jackson, H. NJ Hobbs; Sprague
vile, f. NJ Martin; Monroe, j. B. Folsom
Tobyhanna, T. b. Maclary.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-02

THE Oranges, Patrons of Husbandry, OF
Monroe and Northampton Counties, having
met in the Court House, Stroudsburg, March
9th, for the purpose of organizing County
Council, completed the organization, by the
selection of the following officers, viz:
Master, Peter Gruver; Overseer Robert
Rasely; Lecturer, A. A. Singer; Stewart,
Peter Warner; Assistant Stewart, j. w.
Vanvliet; Chaplain, VIM. f. Kresge; Secre-
tary, j. Ell. Fenner; Treasurer, Jonas B.
Miller; Gate Keeper, Jonas Altemose; Ceres,
Mrs. John w. Vanvliet; Pomona, H. A.
Flyte; Flora, Sarah Kresge; Lady Assistant
Stewart, r. H. Fenner; Executive Commit
tee, Wm III. Reinhart, Jabez G. Kirkhuff,
Peter Warner, James S. Fisher, r. w. Van.
vliet. The annual meeting of County Coun
ell will be held in East Stroudsburg, second
Tuesday of January.
The next regular meeting will be held Oh
first Tuesday of May next, at Snydersvile
A circular received from the Nationa
Grange p of FL. not to recognize Boston
Grange, No 4, P. of H. of Massachusetts,
was adopted.
The following Oranges compose the Coun
Gil: Union Grange No. "a Jackson township;
Mount Bethel, No. 40, Mt. Bethel, North
ampton county, Pa, Hamilton Grange, No
3d. Hamilton tsp; Effort Grange, No. 90
Pocono Grange, No. 1l3, Pocouo tsp; Popo
nonming Grange, No. l62, Ross tsp; Analo
mink Grange, No. 163, Stroud tsp.
Each Grange was represented by sever
delegates There were present at this
organization about 100 members of the order
Arrangements are making for the organiza
ton of four or FIVE more Oranges during thi.
month. One of the leading members of tht
P. of H., in a conversation few days since
said they meant business, and intended t.
push on not withstanding opposition. HI
represented further that they had in thi
State at the present time over 200 Oranges
In September 1872, there were only "a.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-02
NOTICE.
u. S INTERNAL, REVENUE
SPECIAL TAXES.
May l, 1874, to April 80, 1875.

The LAW OF December u, 1872, requires
every person engaged in any business, ayoca-
ton, or employment which renders him liable
to SPECIAL TAX, to procure and place
conspiciously in his establishment or place Of
business a STAMP donoting the payment Of
said SPECIAL TAX for the Special Tax year
beginning May l, 1874, before commencing or
continuing business after April so, 1874.
The Taxes embraced within the proYisions
of the Law above quoted are the following, VIZ;
Rectifers $2OOW
Delears, retail liquor 25OV
Dealers, wholesale hquor lGl02
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale 5OUV
Dealers in malt liquors, retail 20U5
Dealers in leaf tobacco 22Vy
Retail dealers in leaf Tobacco 5OOv1
And on sales of over $1,000, fifty cents for
every dollar in excess of 81, 900.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 5W
Manufacturers of stills 9UVv
And for each still manufactured 2oW
And for each worm manufactured 29W
Manufacturers of tobacco lUW
Manufacturers of cigars IUW
Peddlers of tobacco, first class tmore .,
than two horses ooV
Peddlers of tobacco, second class ,o
two horses) 22W
Peddlers of tobacco, third class I horse laW
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class ION ,o,
foot or public conveyance) wv
Brewers of less than 500 barrels 9HoV
Brewers of 500 barrels or more lVoN'
Any person, so liable, who shall fail to Gon
ply with the foregoing requirements VIII O'
| subject to severe penalties. IL,
Persons or firms liable TO pay any oi 'a0
| Special Taxes named above must apply !"
Frank Reeder, Collector of Internal KeVenp.
at Easton Pa, and pay for and procure ~
Special Tax Stamps they need, prior TO MAJ -
1874, and without further notice.
J. w. DOUGLAS,
Commissioner of Insernal KeVsn"'
| OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, ,ss
Washington, d. c., Feb. l6, 1874. J Mar ~