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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

DOBERT LAWSON & CO.,
IL MANUFACTURERS or
SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS,
TRUNKS, g.,
AND DEALERS IN
SADDLERY HARDWARE AND MATERIALS.
NO. EFT ". BAL TYAORE STREET.
BALTIMORE, Md.
Constantly On hand, a Large Assortmentof
Saddles :-McCIellap, Morgan, Spanish Ten
nessee, Decatur, Shaftoe, Texas, California, Eng
lish, Somerset, Side, Boys
Harness :s.=Buggy, Carriage, Gaack, B4-
press, Stage, Sulkey, Trott;ng, Wagon and 9th
er kinds.
neutrality-suspicious. Fly Nets, Covers,
Robes.
Trunks:---Saratoga,F French, Sole Leath-
er, Iron Frame. Iron Bound, Packing, Dress,
Bonnet, Valises, Sacs, Satchels, Carpet Bags, &c.
~ We pledge ourselves to duplicate any reg
uiar Bill of theabove goods made in any of the
Northern or Eastern Cities.
ROBERT LAWSON l. O..
277 Vest Baltimore Street
apri6'6ay BALTIMORE.
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~ L. WELLER'S Boot Shoe and Hat Store
W is opposite the Masonic Building and
Town Hail, Main St. Don't forget GOODS
SOLD LOW. apr23tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

NOAH WALTZ Err Il CO..
THE CELEBRATED CLOTHiERS' OF
BALTIMORE, ND,
Announce the introduction Of plan of ordering
CLOTHING 4 UNDERWEAR, BY LETTER,
to which they call your especial attention.
They will send on application their improved
and accurate rules for
SEL.TMEASUREMENT,
stock of CLOTHS, CA5SIMERES,. COATINGS,
SH1RTINGS &c. &c, thus enabling parties in
any part of the country to order their Clothing
and Shirts direct fro,u them, with the certainty
of receiving garments OF
The Very Lr sst Style
4 Il Host Peefect FIT AHaimabze
Goods ordered will oe sent by Express to any
part of the country.
AS is well known throughout the Southern
States, they have for Forlythree Years Elk
CELLED in all departments of their business,
which is d substantial guarantee rs to the char
acter OF the Goods they will SEND out
a large and well assorted stock Of READY
MADE CLOTHING always on hand, together
with full line of
FURNISHING GOODS,
including all the latest Novelties in design, and
AT POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express G.: Q. D.,
there will be no collection charge on amounts
Of $40 and over
Rules for Self-Measurement, Samples of Good;
and Price List sent FREE application.
The attention CT the rade is invited to our
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, which is al
ways kept up to the highest standard.
NOAH WALKEH d CO..
Manufactures and Dealers in MEMS and Boys
Clothing aid Furnishing Goods, either ready
made or made to order
1876 and 1877 Baltimore Street
72mar9y BALTIMORE, MD.
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aItimore Advertisements.
lNPECIAL NOTICE
= To e TRADE
Having leased and removed to the large wave
house
NO. 23s W. BALTIMORE ST.,
NEAR CHARLES,
formerly occupied by Weldon l. Johnson
are now prepared with increased facilities, To
conduct the
GENERAL AUCTION
AND C0MMLSSION BUSINESS
Our regular sales of Furniture &c. will take
place EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
MORNING, at 10 O'Clock, on First Floor, and sals
of Dry Goods, Notions and Miscellaneous iccks
will be held on Second Floor EvEBr MoNpA,
MORNING, at 10 O'Clock Goods SOLD in lots to-
suit the trade.
Sales OF Real Estate, rcks at Stores and Phi
vate Dwellings taken at "a time, UPON moder
ate terms.
Consignments solicited and cash advances
made when required.
BROKER d LEWIS, Auctioneers.
No. 239 W. Bait. ST., near Charles
72Junz3y Baltimore.
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MccHEsNEy 4NADENBousUE PROJECTORS.

McCHESNEY &NADENBOUSCE Projectors.
Proprietorsi resuming the management
ofthis wellknown and popular hotel, so long
and favorably known to the tray cling public
promise in the futureto retain the reputation the
American hasborne asa
First Glass Hotel
[tslocality, Immediately 1.-THE Railroad Depot
rendersit convenient stopping place for per
sons on business or in search ofhealth
Bar and Barber Shor in the House
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
linesrunning to this own are adjoinir this
House.
A irstclass livery Stable, under O'Toole l.
Donovan i connected with this house
McCHESl1EY 4 co.
NIB Citizens ofthe County wi lbe furnished
Dinner at so Cents, and Horses I'd by Messrs
Donovan Il o. Toole at 20 Goats
Oct. LIT
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HHARLEs L. WELLER has received his
y. Spring Stock Of Boots, Shoes and Hats,
which is very large aud complies. Goods will
be sold low for tho casp sp25 :
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GOLDEN CHORD

GOLDEN CHORD
ESTABLISHED 1915.
The Celebr tie Estey Organ is uHques
tionably the
BEST IN THE WORLD
Over two hundred first premiums have been
awarded
Five hundred sold in Baltimore in 1873, and
a mucL larger number will be sold in 1874
Also, the
MATCHLESS S ElNW AY PIANO;
the renoWned
BRADBURY PIANO
HAINES PIANO,
atlow prices. Every instrument fully warrant
ed. Our facilities are unequalled, representing
as we do, four of the largest houses in the
world, commanding capital of $40, 1000, 900.
Refers to Rev. VIM. A. Harris Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, Staunton, Va.
SANDERS STAYMAN
70 West Fayette street, Baltimore, Nd.
and 935 Pennsylvania Ave-, Washington, D. G.
je 5-3m
OK to GOO Per Day at home. Terms frss
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The Nonpareil Saloon.

Has just been fitted up in the latest and neat
est style (marblp counters and Bohemian glass
ware), and supplied with the oldest Bumgard
ner, Clemmer, Fowler & Ziegler, and ali the
other celebrated brands of Whistles, Imported
Brandies and Wines from first hands, A bsinthe
and Curacao, Back Grape Brandy and Wines,
Rhine Wine aud Setzer, and the finest branns
of Imported and American Cigars, making it
THE SALOON OF THE CITY
Polite attendants are always present to serva
guests with any known sample compounded in
unsurpassed style.
Call and We guarantee you will be pleased.
TT. CROWDER,
Proprietor.
"a Terms positively cash. my2I ly#
J. j. LAREW. R. F. LAREW. JAS. NJ. LEWIS
w. A. BURKE.
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JUST OPENED, fine asso rtment of Gentle.
e mems and Boys Boots, Shoes and Caters
OF the Latest Styles. Cater Tops, Umbrellas
Hats &C.. at Gil. WELLER'S, Main st.
Gp23 If.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

FIN W aICHEO,
RICH JEWELRY,
AND STERLING SILVER-WA ARES.
full assortment of fine
SILVER PLATED WERE,
FRENCH MARBLE CLOCKS.
@g Especial attention paid to Repairing
Watches and Jswelry by experienced workmen
72Gct29y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS?
~ Gen. Sherman's Memoirs vols, $3.50.
Sigma" by Ouida Gust outl, 81.
ave and Our Neighbors, by Mrs. StoYe. ST. Is.
breakfast. Luncheon and Tea" new CQqk
cry Book by Marion Harland, $l.g5.
Farrar's Life of Christ, So so.
For sale at OLIVIER h WHEAT'S,
je25 Booksellers and Stationers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06
A. A. GRUBERT
MANUFACTURER OF TIN, COPPER
AND SHEET IRON WARE
and dealer in

New Court House st. STAUNToN, Va
Is prepared to execute any work i N his line ill
the very best style and of the best materials.
Particular attention paid to making and re-
pairing Stills, and putting Still Houses in prop
er order, as required by the Government.
He gives his undivided attenti ton TO mis- busi-
ness and promises prompt ness and satisfaction,
and socits the continue nee of his old friends
and the public janis ly.
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ESTARLIsHED 1916,

JACOB CYLINDER,
81 MANUFACTURER AND
DEALER IN
MILITARY GOODS.
MASONIC q ODD FELLOW EMBLEAS.
Swords, Sashes, Belts, Shoulder S:rsps. Epau-
lettes, Embroidered and Metallic Hat and Cap
Ornaments, Plated and Solid Silver Jewels for
MASONIC AND ODD FELLOW LODGES.
and Figures in all styles and sizes Fancy Hard
ware and Cutlery and Knig'' Femplar Goods.
No. 10 South G1suert Street.
72ap2sy BALTIMORE. MD.
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IA .sLEDsoE, Agent stanton vs..

Thiscompany, wellmsnaged andsuccessfulf
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIREon asfavorableterms
as 0ther good companies.
Itscapitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, .heindustry of our State.
W l. COWARDIN.P residen-a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06
Gus Fitting Business,

intend to carry on the business in all its
branches.
Houses piped in workmarlike manner, and
at lower figures than it can be done this side o.
New York
Fixtures always on hand old fixtures re-
bronzed, and new fixtures exchanged for old
ones.
Thankful! for past favors, respectfully solicit
a continuance of the same.
C H. TRAYER.
rs Leave your orders With Mr.. Richard
Hardy, Supt., or at the shop Of the Supt Of
Water Works. decl5-tf
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EOE SALE.-A we'll assorted stock of l;oots
II shoes: Hats, Dry Goods, Notions, &C.,
with all necessary store fixtures, &C.. with
lease Of one of the beet business stands IN the
city of Stanton. For terms &c. Address lock
box IL, Staunton, Va.
apr30 If
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

BY GEO. A. BAKER, JR.

THOUGHTS OF THE COMMANDMENTS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

CHECK BOOKS ON THE
I Augusta National Bank,
National Valley Bank,
Virginia Banking and Trust Co.,
For sale at
aje25 OLIVIER Il WHEATS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

FIRE PLACEHEATERS
THE GEM AND
THE DIAMOND,
also agents for the celebrated
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING FURNAES.
for dwellings and publicbuildings, they only re-
quire attention once in twenty-four hours. and
never mind how much coal rs put in; by their
peculiar construction they consume only GER
tain quantity. Call and see them at the Base
Burning Depot
BIBB CO.,
80 4 Al Light Street.
BALTIMORE Md.
Liberal concessions made to Ministers
Cnurches and Schools. 69sepl8y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-06

NEW GOODS NEW GOODS! NEW
~ GOODS Ladies Boots, Lace Shoes,
Slippers and New Port Ties, Boys and Misses
Shoes, Childrens School Shoes, Colored Boots,
Lace Shoes and Slippers just received a CHAS.
L. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store, Main St..
apr23 IT,
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IS 500 haa Dss Ct g. ' s1sa ns;a' e. f.
Portland, Maine (isn22.ly*1
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Miscellaneous.
New Goods. New Goods.
BOOTS and SHOES

Hav rg just returned from the Northern cities
wi line a0d large selected stock of cit made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
Official Announcement.

The following is the Presidents official an
nouncenent Of the death of Vice President
Wilson
Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov o.
1t is with profound sorrow tnat the President
has to announce to the people of the Uuited
States the death of Vice President Henry Will
son, who died 10 the Capitol of the nation this
morning.
The eminent station of the deceased; his
high character his long career 10 the service of
his State aud of the Uuion; his devotion to the
cause of freedom, 4nd the ability which be
brought to the discharge of every duty, stand
conspicuous aud are iudeIlibly impressed on the
hearts and affections of the American people,
II testimony OF respect for this distinguished
cit zen and faithful public servant, the various
departments of the Government will be closed
on the day of the funeral and the Executive
Mansion and all the Executive departments 10
Washington will be draped with badges of
mourning for thirty days The Secretarys OF
War and of the Navy will issue orders that ap
propriate military and naval houors be render
ed to the memory of one whose virtues and SER
vices will long be borne in recollection by a
grateful nation. U. s. GRANT
BY the President:
Hamilton Fish,
Secretary of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
Nj A RkHED.

In Baltimore, Md, on the 23d inst, by Rev.
Or. john Lanahsn, WILLIAM N. BERk.
LEY, Of Alexandris, Va, to Mrs LIZZIE
WOOD WARD JONES', Of Cambridge Md.
In Occoquan, on the 18th instant, By Rev. Mr..
Smoot, c. G COLVlN, Of Alexandria, and
Miss Q. G. oMOOT. OF Occoqusn.
On Wednesday, the 18th instant, by Rev. A.
w. Weddell. assisted By Rev. Il B. Lee, Rev.
ROBB WHITE, of Wytheville, Va, to Miss
SALLIE, daughter of Rice Warren, esq, OF
Harrisonburg, Va.
On Thursday, November An. at the res dence
of the brides brother, Lyman II. Hsstesd
Ohioville, Ulster county, \. Y, by Rev. Dr..
Peltz OF New Paltz Mr.. WASHINGTON
BRYCE, OF Fairfax Court House. Va. to Miss
ELEANOR HALSTEAD OF Kingston City,
New York
In Baltimore, November 49, at the residence
of the brides parents, No. l45 Saratoga street.
by Rev Father Starr, E. l.. BENTLEY to
MAMIE E. Mica BEE. both of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

The programme for the funeral of Vice
President Wilson has been agreed upon. The
remains will lie 10 state 10 the Capitol till IL a.
N. on Friday, at which hour religious services
will be held in the Senate Chamber. These
concluded, a procession will be formed and the
body will be taken to the depot of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad, and sent North
10 charge Of a committee. There will be 3
military escort through Baltimore; and when
the train arrives 10 Philadelphis the body will
be carried to Independence Hall, where it will
lie in state till II p. No., when the train will
proceed to Boston. The funeral will take place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Emperor of Japan was twenty:four years
old on the Sd instant.
1t is reported that the Mormon leaders think
Of removing to Palestine.
1t is said there are more lies told 10 the sen
teDce, Il am glad to see you," than in any
other six words 10 the English language.
1t is stated that a majority of the Spanish
ministry dlsapproved Of the reply Of the minis
ter Of foreign affairs to the Washington nrte.
The woman who disappeared from Thomas
ton, Ct, with child coujcctured to be Charlie
Ross was overtakeo, and the stricken parents
again disappointed.
1t is melancholy fact that those who de-
clare war are never called upon to do the fight.
ing; if they were We suspect there would be
not the slightest amusement Of this nature.
Brick Pomeroy denies that be has, or that
bis paper is to be suspended. He proposes
prosecute for libel the editor who announced
his failure and the suspe nsion OF the Democrat.
The assertions from the United States army
during the years 1867 and 1868 exceeded ten
thousand men year, or on tie average two
men out Of every seven enlisted men.
The revoutionists who spent five dollars and
lost one man iD overturning the State govern
Deut of Panama, last month. were disguise
to find only $ll in'the treasury.
The sum Of $4,000 having been raised to
erect monument Of the Vieeroy of Egypt, he
used the money to found public school at
Alexandria, thus securing monument more
enduring than brass.
The Grecan Bend is the name of pun
isbmeDt employed in the Philadelphia House
of Correction. What was an object to be at
tanned has become punishment as are nearly
all fashions"
London custom house officer says that his
experience convinces him that women as rule
would rather smuggle their gloves and other
kolck -nacks than receive the same as a present
free of cost. Not so.
The Governor and the Attorney General
have reconsidered their opinionin the Augusta
contested election case, and have concluded
that the case, with Mr.. Stuart's, resignation
should be referred to the House of Delegates
A Srn Francisco judge decided the other
day that the marriage of az uncle With his
niece was perfectly legal, as the statutes of
California were silent on the subject, and only
interdicted bgamy and the marriage of whites
and blacks.
Gen. Bradley T. Johpsou was before the
police court, in Richmond, 90 Monday, on
charge of sssault,ng Gen. j. D. Imbodeu with
cowhide aud drawing pistol upon him with
intent to kill, and was fined $40 and placed
uoder bond 10 the sum Of $1,000 to keep the
peace for twelve months.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
TO sho,o the uery age and body of the Times.


The United States army during 1867 and
1868 consisted of IS 900 men.
The creditors of Cutter Tower & Co., OF
Boston, who suspended lately, have agreed to
accept thlrty-hve cents on the dollar
1t has been discovered that the city of ST..
Louis has for some months past been svs.
,ematicalIy swindled out Of large sums on the
macadam paving contract.
Matthew Christie and Archibald McCaus-
laod, bookkeepers 10 the First National Bank
OF Paterson, N. D., we're yesterday arrested,
charged with emb, zzlemeut.
The tender by the Fifth Maryland regiment
to act as an escort 10 connection with the re-
moval OF the remains OF Vice President Wilson
to Boston has been declined.
The trial of VIM. o. Avery, formerly Chief
Clerk OF the Internal Revenue Bureau. was
begun yesterday at St. Louis, tor COMPLETELY in
the whiskey frauds.
At meeting of general passenger agents at
Chicago on Monday reduction 10 passenger
rates to the principal cities in the South was
ordered.
At meeting of mechanics opposed to the
present contract system Of labor in the Mary.
land penitentiary, held last evening 10 Balti-
more, it was declared inexpedient to ad1pt a
memorial in relation to the subject in advance
of the assembling of the Legislature.
The National Grange, in session at Louis
Vile, yesterday voted to increase the salary of
the master to $1,000 year and expenses;
treasurer, $500 and expenses; secretary, 50 600
a expenses the boud Of the secrs tary to be
$4,000 and of the treasurer $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
TELEGRAPHTC SUMMARY.

james Covert, aged Is years, plead guilty
at Blnghamton, N. Y, Of felonious assault
upon nlne-year old girl, and was sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment
Between 800 and 1000 employees of the va.
rlous manufacturers of knit wooden goods in
Amsterdam, N. T., are on a strike against
reduction of III per cent on their wages.
= Bass & Clark, wholesale grocers of New
York suspended yesterday. Wallace s. Co., Of
New Orleans, dry goods deslers whose failure
was reported yesterday, are SAID to owe nearly
S250,O0O in New York.
The First National Bank of Monroe, Mich,
was robbed last night of $40. 600.
1t is believed that Mr.. S. S. jackson,
prominent broker and real estate agent of Bos-
ton, com United suicide by jumping from steam
boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

There was good deal of excitement caused
BY tho failure Of the Bank Of Culpeper, pri
vsse Individuals having on deposit some $50,
600, but it is said that there will be arrange.
meuts made by which the depositors will not
lose, and that the assets are equal to the iabil-
tiles. The stockholders having never paid up
their full amount of subscriptions, which now
will be required of them, it is thought the
bank will be able to pay dollar for dollar and
resume business. The public is entirely igno-
rant Of the cause of the suspension. DIR. J. T.
johnson, the president of the bank, has ten
dered bis resignation, which will be acted upon
At the meeting of the directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

The message of the Governor of South Caro-.
lima. to the Legislature, recommends the pas
sage of supply act. the keeping of appropria-
tons within the limits of the funds actually
provided, the immediate reduction of the pub
lie expenditures an equitable adjustment of
the floating indebtedness of the State, and the
observance of exact good faith respecting the
public debt, and the observance of the civil
and political rights of all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

The discussion of the French Eiecoral bill
was continued in the Assembly, yesterday, an
amendment forbidding tue Government from
suggesting candidates to electors beiog rel ec,ed
by vote of 3l4 yeas to 3lS nays. Paul De
Cassagnac addressed Bonapartist meeting at
Belleville, yesterday, Advocating the plebiscite,
and promising 10 the name Of the Empire the
suppression of the octrois and the establish
ment of an income tax j..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

a brilliant reception was rendered Yesterday
evening to Lord Houghton by the Union
League Club in New York. Tables were
spread for upwards of 300 guests. An address
OF welcome was delivered by Jos. H. Choate,
President Of the Club, who paid high euloey
to the character and abilities Of their distin.
Ruished guest. Lord Houghton replied in
suitable terms, and complimented highly the
institutions aud statesmen of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

The petty spite, exhibited by some, towards
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, as for instance, at the
Railroad Convention in ST. Louis, ye;t.rday,
is contemplate, at least
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

At the recent State election 10 Minnesota a
large majority was given for the constitutional
amendment which provides that any woman
Of tweoty.one years of age aud upward may
vote at any election for choosing officers of
or may be eligible to any office pertaining to
the management of schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
ent one.

The STORY Of the Rise and Fall of Slave
Power" Mr.. Wilson's last book, was net TO-
ished. Two volumes were published last SUM-
mer, and sixteen papers of the third volume
were koowa to be roady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

Cardinal Simeoui has notified the Vatican
that the Spanish Minister of Justice has been
appointed to negotiate with him. Spain wishes
to make new Concordat, while the Vatican
is only willing to modify portions Of the pres
ent one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24
EyDuIs on.

PRINCETON, n. j., Nov. 24-About forty
students OF Prince ton College have been ex
PEELED for persisting in belonging to secret
society against orders of the faculty. Two.
thirds oil those expelled belong to the senior
class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-24

CARL SCHURZ delivered his new lecture,
'Cebt.nnial Thoughts" in Boston on Thurs
day evening It is not display of rhetoric.
but is an earnest discussion of subjects vitality
important to the country and its honor and
fame as q nation. He said our Government as
constituted BY the fathers was the true repre-
sentative of the best thought, the noblest ef-
forts, and the highest qualities of the Ameri-
can people, but as it existed to-day it showed
. STEADY decline from this standard, although
it had prospered in material things. This de-
cline was due to corruption and the lack of
statesmansbip. The fathers, he said, would
stand fairly aghast at the monstrous abortion
which exists. and exclaim with scorniul dis
gust, Is it this you have made of the fair
fabric We transmitted to your hands, to be the
embodiment of liberty, wisdom. purity and
honesty? Is it this you have made of it p
II they could be present, they would say,
Spend little less time 10 praising our virtues
and little more in following our example,"