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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

PHTLADEIPHTA, Jan. 27.-FlOur, n limi'
ted local demand; Iowa, Wisconsin and
Minnesota 81 0Oa6 70; Indiana and Ohio
IS 25a6 w; high grades Vi 25a7 %, Rye
92c. Wheat steady red 81 GOAL 2li amber
81 23, Corn dull yellow 70aS0c; mixed
western SlaSl lSc. Oats quiet white Gjci
mixed GGc. Provisions unchanged, Pork
$40 30. Lard l9IIalic, Beef hams 1Sa22c,
Sides, smoked, illGal2hc; salted do 0Au
lOIsC. Dressed Hogs StGAdy 7JsaSHc,
Clover Seed; prime lOAallhC, Petroleum
nominal. Butter very quiet; New York
and Bedford county choice 3Sa4OC; western
extras 3Oa3lC, Cheese firm and unchanged,
Eggs firm; western 9Ou3lc. Whisky quiet
iron bound OSc.
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Ice Last evening, and falling rapidly. At
~ A. iLp mapksn NJ tle wharf indicated
II ~ Z to"i % Q stnoh". w. =" WV "''' >
~ '''' . '''IT' im. ,ro,,.,.,D,,
,,. '%y p,' iu,tS'"r@ ~. p,.
lrrSin,uha, January Gm-hlver : lee'
anu iaIling raining br9TIiSNllle ;iis re-
ports j Ieet II inches ana laIIlngi rain
Ing. ,..o- r, .....,..
ClNclNN1rl, January ITineFiver ~ , ,t iIaS ,,
been Swe,l,liIhg llEhliy aii u"y, nn1 !hS S
gorge sui Holds "ea'l'er m''a ana
l0ggy. t,. o- p,.. An
NAslIyiihEi NtAslIy,iiihi January S''In.vet it SUI ..i
rising, WIN Ia ieet lhelles OH 'he snoals'
Weather cloudy anu liam aalmp nrSIsl MfrlyeeJ
BrnhslOrd, Fohl lhe upper IumDeFian"'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28
MEM PEIIS.

MEMPHIS, January 27.-'rhis morning
IN M Italian boy named Louis, aged IS
was going to his work, he passed the
fruit stand of another Italian named
LOngOretti, with whom he commenced
icsting, Both parties soon became angry
and LongOretti gave the boy u severe
beating. The parties then separated, but
soon after the boy returned aId beckOned
to Longoretti, altlle same time applying
OpprobriOus epithets to him, The latter
rushed out and struck the boy two Of
three blows, when Louis drew large
dirk and stabbed his antagonist, inilictinl
II fatal wound. Louis was ARRESTED
shortly after the ailjray.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

RELIEF ASSOCIATION CoMMtTTEE.-The
different committees Of fthe Relief AsOcla-
ton met yesterday morning. Reports
were received from each ward Of the pro.
gress Of The committees in relieving des-
litutton, which showd that considerable
work had been done. Mr.C. H. Dwight
was placed on the Managing Committee
from the Sixth Ward, and The Ward
Committees were authorized to Gll all
vacancies ia they occur. II WIS decided
that all surplus clothing should be sent
to headquarters. The meeting adjourned
to meet at the call Of the Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28
CIncInIlnti.

CINCINNATI, january 21.--COtton steady,
l4Ac. Flour active, 50 s5a5 10. Corn quiet
OSa69c. Wheat quiet 81 0jal 10. Oats
steady GOa0lc. lIyc steady, II l0ai II,
Barley dull and unchanged, Oils unChang'
cd, Eggs, lIutter and Cheese firm And IN.
changed. Pork dull and nominal, SIS 26l
" l7B. lard dull aud nominal; steam
$40 30Hl3 37lG; kettle $iIOO. Hulk Meats
dull, some sales lower shoulders O9sNgalc
Bacon quiet and unchanged, Green Mcats
casyi shoulders GHaG%G sides 0aOl4c
Whisky firm, Ole.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

I.otBvELLE, January 27.-Actiye pre-
parations are being made in this city fol
an elaborate celebration Of Mardl Gra'
this year. Several meetings have beef
held, which were attended BY many prom
inent citizens and mucli enthusiasm man
iiested. At a meeting tonight various
committees were appointed, who will I'm
mcdiatcly commence thorough canvass
Of the city ahd perfect other arrange
nlents. The celebration includes gram
procession IN masque and n ball at nigh
In the Exnnsitinn bnilding.
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baltimore.

BALTIMORE, January s6.--FlOur dull
and unchanged, Wheat dull and ,un.
changed. Corn dull; western mixed 81 ",
Oats dull; white western 66aG7c; mixed
quiet. Pork nOminally at $40 5Oa2O 90.
Bulk Meats, shoulders 7e; clear rib vAc.
BNcon dull and In buyers favor shoulders
SMaSISc; clear rib ilNali2lcj hams LA
l4NC. Lard dull nnd weak l3Nal4Ae.
Coffee strong and In good demand ut lSa
zoe, llay quiet; Maryland and Pennsylya'
MIA SIS OOa2O w. Petroleum quiet atGl4a
61Sc. Butter quiet an1 unchanged. Whis'
ky nOnlinally at OSc,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

IIELpfoR ExAMINArIoN.--"JeR7' Davis
and John Jackson, two colOred men, were
arrested and taken before Justice Gilles.
py Inst evening, charged with carrying off
household furniture from the house Of
Major Lee, also colored. ltnppenrs that
Lees furniture had been attached for
rent, and while under execution was re.
moved by Davis and Jackson. The de'
fendanta gave bail In the sum Of $lOC
each for their appearance tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock for examination.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

sr. PAU, MtSS., January Ex-senator
Nealey has introduced bill to repeal
the restrictive rNilfoad legislntionOf last
winter, and II Ia very evident that clean
sweep will be made Of the law. TheCom.
missfoners, and, indee,l, the whole theory
Of legislative interference, has become I'M
popular all over the State.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

FRmn GAME. -Martin Thornton, pro.
priclor Of Martins restaurant, ll55 Mar
kctslrcet, Is receiving daily fresh game,
which is served up in the most delicious
style by experienced cooks. Martin gcta
up tip.top meal on short notice, at all
hours, day or night. All the delicacics
Of the season constantly to be had. No
1155 Market street, opposite City Build
Inn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

PulLApELpHA ladies' protest against
the Dissertation Of the sidewalk with
saliva. They claim TINT the inaIienablc
right of the American man to spit dOes
not extepd beyond the tIleater, the church
and the gutter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

YOU may go on inventing washing ma
chimes for the next Iitty years, but to the
average eye you cant patent anything
equal to the sight Of II lndy's diamond
rings flashing in and out Of the sparkling
suds rs she bumps u wet towel up and
down the wOshbOnrd,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

FORFEITED HIS BoND.-George IIoathr
charged with committing an assault and
battery upon Chas KIagus, failed to aI'
pear before Justice Hammer on Tuesday
evening, and his bond was declared for.
ieited IIoath will bc arrested and Jailed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

NomoN STORE ROBuED.-Wm. II. Un-
lerwood's notion store IN Washington,
Pa., was robbed OIL Tuesday night last.
The burglars gained admittance by cut
ting the glass out Of front window. Our
informant did not know what amount was
slOlen.
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SPAIN.

LONDON, January 9G.-Forty thousand
troops arc massed around COAala for an
attack upon the main Carlist position at
Puenta Ia Reyna and Coracal pass, COM
manding the road 10 PNmpelnna. King
Alfonso will participate in the operations
Of his troops
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

NEXT to convincing man that he can'l
stand more hot whisky than anybody else
the hardest thing TO do in this world is tc
convince y young writer that he's not d
,.nnI
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

NEw YoRK, January 27.-T'he steam.
ship Republic arrived This morning from
Liverpool, with Mr.. and::Mrs. sartOris on
board.
NEw YoRK, January 27.-Arriycd-
Steamship Caledonia, from Glasgow
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

CAIRO, Ills, January 27.-llChry T.
Martin, deputy Sheriff Of Alexander
county, committed suicide here last even.
inV BY shooting himself through the head
with 4 revolver. Motive unknown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

THERE Is foryent hope yelling up in
the breast Of newspaper readers that
Beecher- -'riltOn will subsiLe for a while,
and give the patient people u rest
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

TOLEDO, January 27.--FlOur quiet aud
unchanged. Wheat dull; No. white Wa.
bAsll 81 OGlS; amber Michigan $iO7iG; seller
April ~ Is; No, 9 red at 81 OGat l2. Corn
fifiner; high mixed Is IGc; seller April 72IIc;
seller May, 74hC; low mixed G72iti nUgrade
G7c. Oats quiet and unchanged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

TnE total number Of persons who re-
ceivel food AT the Soup House yesterday
was 1868. OF these lli were strangers
and 25i persons (5l families) residing ii
this city, -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

TmE next excitement will be the elec-
tion Of city officers by the new Council,
Candidates for Council have already been
interviewed by scores Of applicants.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28
ByTeIegraph
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
TO THE DAILY LNTELLlGENCER
Night Dispatches,
CHARLESTON.
Another Joint Ballot without Result.
Three Intellectual Ballots in Caucus
Neither Camden nor Walker Can
Win.
A Compromise Man a Neoessit,
No Indications of the Coming Man,


sIHsial ~ the lnttlllSrnrer'
CHARLESTON, W, Va, January ~,
The joint ballot to-day at IL o'clock
was as follows; Walker, 10 Camden, 10
Price, u; Braunou, III Caperton, G. X. Il
S.Rrown, Q; scattering, 10.
In the caucus Tonight the first ballot
stood; Camden, 81; Walker, 10; Price
Iii Branuon, $; Capcrton, b; scattering, 3
Second ballot--Walkcr lSi Camden 10
Price 4 Capcrton O. Branmon and J. $
Burtlet and scattering5, 3,
Third balIot-Walkcr 90 Camden 95
Price 0; Brannon 10; scattering o.
II IL now clear that u compromise maj
will have TO bc chosen. M0DOc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

OMAHA, NEE., January T.- Eight
Licutenants of the regular army went
West yesterday with clothing, which they
will tllsttilhite IN the grqsRhppper region.
The thermometer has fallen 2S0 within
the past "a hours, with Indications Of be-
Ing atill colder. ,Ig .i. .,. Z
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28
CHINA.

LONDON, January 27,--Adyices from
China say the grandson Of the Prince Of
Turg, uncle OF the late Emperor, will
prObablysucceed to the throne.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

THERE are thirteen candidates for the
office Of Street Commissioner, but you
will do your duty when you vote for one
Of them,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

CLEVELAND, January ". = Wheat dull
nnl unchanged, Corn dull and weak. Outs
steady unI unchanged. Petroleum steady;
standard white ut 9kc; Ohio State test III
lO34r; small lots la9c higher.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

WILL it be Davis, Altmyer, Mcdonald
or Uncle Dick Richardson We've got
several Of Secretary spinner's autographs
10 bet on
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

LONDON, January 27-Tho low lying
streets Of Paris are submerged by tho
overflow Of the Seine. The steamboats,
have stopped running, being unable to
pass under the bridges.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

THERE will be several hundred disap-
pointed people in this city tomorrow
We won't mention names,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

l'lrHnURH, January 27.-Clark 4 Ken.
hedy'slloufiGg mills at Cadia, o., were dc.
str6yetl by fire ut MI early this morning,
Loss $4,000 no insurance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

VIZ regret to announce the death oi
George MendeI, Esq, at a late hour last
night.
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CONGRESS-.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, JanuaI

WASHINGTON, January ".
Mr.. Dorsey, Of Arkansas, introduced
u bill to establish certain tclegrNphi'
lines In several States and Territories Il
regulate the transmission Of commercial
and other intelligence by telegraph, Re
irrred. This Is the same as the bill H.
troduced in the House on the 10Th inst
Mr., Morton submitted resolution Il
repeal the 22d joint rule Of the two
houses Of Congress in regard to the connt
Ing OF the electoral vote. ORDERED
printed md to lie on the table,
At theexpiraliOn Of the morning hOnl
tho Senate resumed consideration Of tho
resolution Of Schurz IN regard to Louis
lana, and Thurman took the floor, speak
Ing Ilrst of what took place IN Louisiana
at the election Of 1872.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Butler, Us q question Of privilege
called up the motion made by him las
session to reconsider the vote by whirl
the Civil Rights bill was referred to III,
Judiciary Committee.
A poinl OF order was raised, hut The
Speaker decided on The authority Of tha
days Journal that the right existed, anC
lhercrlpon the Democrats began lilibuster
iuW
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, January 27.-The amount Of
bullion gone into the Bank Of England
on balances to-day Il G252,O0O.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,

4 IVMMInSlbNEN . NullAls
james ~ Way" I'm cnnnary.
II. q. Stafford n al
In The Circuit Court f6r OhiocOunty, West Virginia
Notice Is hereby given that shall al my OliCo,
No llI2 ChapllIn street. Wheeling, W, Va, on
MONDAY, TIIEisT DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1875,
In accordance with decree Of tho Circuit Court
iur Ohio county, West Virginia, made and en-
tered IN tho above entitled cause OH tho 10Th day
Of November, 1874, proceed to take and state tho
accounts aS required by the slld dCCne. AlsD what
creditors, whether mentioned IN Elil decree Ut not,
have liens upon the lands conveyed 10 Charles Mar
SHALL 10 secure tho Iaylent Oi the sum Of 500 OO
and tho amount Of EiId liens. Secondly, To aSCer.
tain and IGlIrt what sum may 10 due from the@ld
plaintiff ii the said Stallorl and my other proper
ulattCr required, or that may consider necessary.
HANNIBAL, FORBES
Commissioner Ohio County Circuit Court.
WnKRLINO, Doc. 10, 1874, jani
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27.--Whcat- -pennsyl.
vlnn md Ohio red 81 ltal lGi amber and
white 81 ISal 20. COrn-Ear Ond shrlled
76a77r. Petroleum firm; crude 81 a0ai 80
ut rarkcr'si refined l9al2l!c, Philadelphia
delivery
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-01-28

EAIR WARNING.-ALL PERSONS
l. knowing themselves indebted to D.
Schambn, or to the firm Of d. Schambra 4
Sons, are requested to call and settle their
accounts. All notes, due bills, book &C.
counts, &c, not settled on or before the lst
day Of February, 1879, will be collected by
law. All persons having claims against us
will present thCm for payment at once.
d. SCllHMlllIA Il SONS,
ian51 Merchant TailOrs.
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NOTICES.
.oPARTNERsHLP NoTIcE.

We have this day formed CopurtnerShIp under
the lTm nlmu Of EmShelueF llrS. Parties know.
Ing themselves indebted to either u the undenlgn-
ed will please lllanl settle at our ruspectlTG stores
NJ. EAlSHEIMER
Z. EAlSHElMER
P. SIN connection with tho above, wu beg to
return our thanks ia the liberal patronage hnTrto-
inrr bestowed upon US, and solicit continuance Of
the glnll. w ial27
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WASHINGTON.
WAsHINULON, January q.

WAsHINHLON, January %
NAVY YARDS.
The Senate Committee On Naval Affair.
to-day agreed TO the report Of the sub
committee recommending that the navy
yards ut Washington, Philadelphia and
New London be abolished.
REVENUE APPOINTMENTS.
The following internal revenue up
pointments have been made StOrekeep
ers, George r. Robinson, 7th Kentucky
Joseph b. Allen, lst Tennessee; james &
Ilaristock, 4th Iowa. Gaugers, X, II
Gill, 10th Illinois Charles If, Davis, is
nht.
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Markets By Telegraph.
New Yoti, liotcy anu Stocks.


NRw YORK, january. 27. - MoSEY 7
2ySa3 per cent, Prime mercantile paper I
n6 per rent.
STERLING EXCHANGE = A.sGNatsGN
for 90 days, nhd $i.sOAaisOiI for sight
GOLD-estrOng, opening ut ii2N and
closing at ii3. Carrying rates were 2a4 per
cent Tie Assistant Treasurer disbursed
$3iG,OU. Cleatings $Ss,OOO,OO. Specie
enSdgCmcnlsior tn.moffow's steamers $780,.
900, rIlllHn) lif If
OOvERSMESTs-Acliye and strong.
TINTED States @ Of 1881, coupons ns,.........ilgii
Fve-tWGnties (iS6l)
Flve-tWentIcs (ls8tl..",."
FcVCstWentleS llB8b)
Flvc-lWentles lls65) new W.,-....y.,.,,.,.,.,ml
FltelWgntles lltefl k.rAllM
t1VtiWehum (lSU5) s.a"A. ....a...l.AllgN
New Flyes ll1ta
ICn.l0rtte ll0H
Currency sl&es.".,a...Aa.t.".....,."
STATE BoSDs-steady.
AlNOutl
lenuesstct
IetueSei neW..,..A .A"a., "''...'..b!
NBlhh,
NirBlnlA, e"M
North IAf0lIna, old.
North Carolina
RAILROAD BOSDs-Flrm with a good
business, s.i ..F #uHt.
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GOVERNOR JACOB will please accept
our thanks for batch of public docu-
ments.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-11-10

Col. G. z. Gilman, OF Eldora, Iowa,
called upon us1uesday. lie was in the
city holding conference with certain
parties in reference to arranging mat
tiers, If possible, to build our road
north to Cedar Rapids ria Sigourney.
He informed us that 1t was true that
the contract had been let for building
the gap between Moulton and Abba,
lOwa--thc letting is upon condition
that certain local aid is raised along
the line. Gen. Bucl, of Quincy, ILL.,,
is the contractor.
AS we shall obtain information
both in regard to the progress of ne
gOtiatiOns for the building Of our
road north and the filling of the gap
aforesaid, we shall lay it before our
readers. AT present we have nothing
further than the statement of Mr..
Gilman, that the contract is let, con-
ditionally,for filling the Moulton and
Abba gap.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-11-10
RESOLUTION

Ordering Sidewalk On the East etAs
81 Green street between 2MA and
4th streets.
Be it Resolved BY tie City Council o,
Ottumwa, (three-fourths OF the mem.
bers concurring: That the owners Of
lots and parcels of land lying on abnt.
ting to and fronting on the East side
Of Green street, between Second and
Fourth streets, be and they are hereby
directed TO construct . sidewalk in
front oftheir respective premises with
10 ten days from the date Of the SER
vice of THE resolution on said owners
% provided by Law.
Said sidewalk to be II feet wide
made of 2 inch pine plank, laid cross.
wise on sleepers 4x4 inches in size, on
said street, placed feet part, the
whole 10 confirm TO the grade estab.
lished !; and in case any OF said parties
fail 70 put down said sidewalk u
above directed, then the Street Com
missioner shalt construct said wall
along, ON and in front OF the party OF
parties premises 90 failing to coustruc,
the Same, aud shall return . detailed
statement Of the cost OF said sidewalt
10 this Council.
Passed Nov. let, 1875
w. ii. FETzEH,
City Clerk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-11-10

Tuesday evening last : lightning
rod pcdler, who has boon making thia
city his headquarters for some time
was up in Des Moines. After look.
Ing around the "village In the shadow
Of the Capitol" for . sufficient length
Of time to satisfy his curiosity, he me.
andered down to the new depot In
that place, and found quite . crowd
II was necessary for him to have 1
seat, aud ~ his box and oye9coat were
heavy aud the box had TO be carried
high to keep the point Of the lightning
rod out Of peoples eyes, . very gen.
teel but plainly dressed farmer: look.
Ing sort of . fellow, volunteered to
assist the peddler In getting . scat.
Between them they raised the box
high In the cir and wandered along
the aisle until they found . place,
when the peddler was left to his fan.
cies. his lightning rod and bis dreams.
10 . short time the conductor csme
around collecting fare and called on
The man o. rods Tor his ticket but,
Ala, II was code and With Il his pocket
book, consAiaing e8lA The quss-
ion with him nor, \. "who got itav
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-11-10

One Of the most enjoyable events
that ever occurred in this city, cam,
OF on the evening OF the ID inst.
II became known, through friend
Of the family that DIR. w. I. Johnston
and wife, had reached the tenth ami
versary OF their wedding day, and
In the gathering darkness of the eve.
ming general assault was made upon
there otherwise quiet home. From eli
directions they came, furnished with
eli sorts Of useful and amusing or.
ucles, from tin horn to an elegant
splatter cot. The home and grounds
and summer house were elegantly
illuminated. The gay and festive
lights OF red white and blne, sending
their cleaning rays through the dark
ness seemed to say to each visitor,
even before reaching the door, you are
welcome.
The party was large and bent on
pleasure. Tho presents were numer-
ous, valuable and beautiful. Friendly
congratulations, JOY and gladnsss,
filed mp the merry hours until the
parting good nights we're given and
the Dr.. and his accomplished lady
were left to pleasant dreams, and In
possession Of the Tin.