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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-05-06

How LITHodRAPHy WAS DISCOVER
ED-Aftert the first triumphant perform
ance Of Mozart's opera Of "Don Juan"
at Munich, the theater was deserted by
all except one man. Alois Sennefelder
had still much to do. After seeing
carefully around the stage that no
sparks had iguited about the theater,
be retired, to his room to stamp tue
theater tickets for the following day
As he entered the room he had three
things in his hands, polished whet-
stone for razors, which he had purchas-
ed; ticket stamp, moistened with pril-
ter's ink, and check on the theater
treasury for his weeks salary. lie
placed the check on o table, when o
gush of wind took it, swept it high up
in his room for a moment, and then dee
posted it in a basin filed with water.
Sennefelder took the wet paper, dried
it as well as he could, and then to make
sure of it weighted it down with the
milestone on which he had carelessly
before put the printing stamp. Re-
turning the following morning he was
surprised to see the letters OF the stamp
printed accuracy on the damp paper
He gazed long at the check; a sudden
thought flashed through his brain; he
wondered if by some such means he
could not save himself the weary trou-
BILE he continually had copying the
songs Of the chorus. That very morn
ing he went out and purchased large
stone. aud commenced to make expert
ments, and, as we all know, finally sue
ceeded in discovering the art OF print
ing from photography.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-05-06

sibly noticed in Jour editorial Of 'the
10Th ultirno,) Madison, Munroe, and
John Quincy Adams, promptly adopted
and faithfully carried out, the Pres
dent himself setting glorious exam
pie. Nay, more, BY an express proyis-
ion Of law, the inferior civil officers had
a potent protection against tie caprices.
on mere personal dislikes Of their official
superiors, unknown to The government
Of the United States at any Rue. The
President appointed his Cabinet and
all his Heads Of Bureaux, but these
Heads Of BureaUx appointed with very
few exceptions, all their own subordi-
Mates, from Chief Clerksdovn, but alwas
w th3 writer. Ssacnt aud Approval 81
thes ffe5E 81 Tho Department &c WHEN e
belonged. Chiefs of Divisions aud
Messengers we're appointed by the
Heads Of Burcaux. In this way, with
some five or SIX exceptions, the hum
dreds that served in my Office were Sc
lected and nominated to the Secretary
Of the Treasury by myself, and all con-
frmed without a single exception
Hence every civil subordinate, who
obeyed his orders, and faithfully and
honestly aid his duty, with a respecta-
BILE walk in private life, was perfectly
independent within the scope of his
public employment, and fearlessly work
ed on with every encouragement for eff
cheney and good behavior, and every
thing 10 fear and dread for the contra
ry, and for nothing else.
Being Marylander myself, native
Of this county, | hope my countymeu
who we're in the Confederaey, viii not
hesitate promptly TO admit, that as fal
as in my power by no means neglect
Cd them. Having forgotten the names
Of many Of my Maryland appointments
/ am very DESTROYS TO have full list
showing the names, and counties, ci
ties, towns and election districts fron
whence they came, when appointed
how long they remained, and when they
left, and why, and earnestly beg o.
all such as were there associated Will
me, and who see this article, that the
will Immediately address me at Thu
place, and give tho desired information
/ know that appointed in my Office
from St. Mary's county. 4 from Charles
6 from Prince Georges, from Freder
lex. 2 from Washington, 8 from Balti
more city--including two ladies', one o
them the widowed sister Of Col. Kane
late Sheriff, the first female appoint
Iaent ever made--and 5 from tn
Eastern shore, including one lady; AM
considering as we did Georgetown an,
Washington as part Of Maryland,
is.-. 80 former and from the latte
city, besides thr wife " a. ~ ssato afssry
land soldier, who was virginian. 30
, am very sure that these 81 person
were not all. Two wounded soldier
, from the Eaaten Shore, ] appointe
thrice and they resigned ftriee and wen
; back 10 their respective commands be
fore the termination Of the war
II you can publish this, with a re
quest to the Democratic papers in th
, State to copy il, you will greatly oblig
me, and probably CRAFTY many other
w. II s. TAYLOR.
Late Second and Military auditor
! Of The Confederate Stale
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-05-06

How TO WRITE ON Postal CARDS.
The main objection most people have
to sending communications on postal
cards is that the writing is, Of course,
open to general perusal. A good way
Of avoiding this difficulty is to use sym
pathetic ink. A solution of 10 grains
hyposulphite Of soda in 6 teaspoonfuls
Of water is the simplest fluid for the
purpose. Use perfectly clean pen,
and after writing go over the letters
with a smooth paper cutter to remove
all traces of salt. Exposure to the heat
Of a bright coal fire turns the writing
black. Scientific american.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-05-06
THE HoNoRED II

Believe not that there's honor vi
But on the field of bloody stfihA
Where flashing blade and cFashiuNn
Cut loose the sily'sy cords d lin
Honor, too, IL the prize 81 lhess
Who fought the eight of talth fEfnth,
Bending beneath Idfes wlniFy 4nli
Or battling In ihe pride Of ycs.
Whoe'er have kindIed one bright
In hearts whcncs hope aud jay hcds
Have not lived vainly; such - ID
Lie on the field Of hoaor, deed
And those who sink on desert sal
Or calmly rest meath cceaa -
Droppiug the crosz from yes -.
Tblling no nloss lls po4
The true, The pure, tie bFase. IL r,bd,
Fallen at duty post, still shes
A radiant light DER field and Assd
Though on the field Of honor. ID.
Thus may We live, thus may we
In earnest, valiant, faithful aghl
True 10 mans lofsiess destiny,
True TO our God, ourselves, nndight.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-05-06

EzspTheres about to be a wedding
in Germany, and the groom's title, as
far as reported, is, His Serene Highness
Prince Herman Eugene Adolph Bern
hard Franz Ferdinand August Won
Sayn- Wittgenstein- Hohenstein. There
maiuder Of his name, viii be over BY
the next steamer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
ALI IN JOK r..
A staten Island Giri who Telegrn phed TO her
Father that she wns Dead.

Miss Sarah Ward, aged about % years,
daughter OF Judge Ward OF ST. Paul avenue,
Tompklnsvle, Staten Island, visited a New
York dentist on Monday last and had some teeth
extracted taking laughing gas. Then she decided
To have some fun with the folks at home by tel
egraphng to the Rev. A. ". Stanley. rector Of ST.
Pauis Church, that she was dead. She accord
ingly sent despatch to the rector, who was
preaching at the time In Observance Of ST. An
crews day, that she had died from the effects OF
inhaling laughing gas. The startling announce
ment created excitement among the congrega-
tion, the young lady being well known to them
ALL The services were at once concluded and
word was sent TO her father, who hastened to
the dentists place OF business. There he was
surprised "a well as eyerjoyed to ascertain that
ms daughter had but short time previously
started for home In excellent bealth. When
asked by her parents what induced her to send
such adespatch, she said that she did II for fun
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
LESLIE'S PIR.IMOUR.
The Law In the Cnsc Of the Woman Prisoner
in Ludlow street Jail.

Frederick Leslie, clerk for Duncan, Sher-
man & Co., embezzled over $4,000 In gold GER
tincdtes from his employers. aud delivered them
TO his paramour, Ella Shaw, otherwise called
Margaret Katen. lie made affidavit that he was
persuaded by her to take them and give them to
her she knowing them To be his employers
property. She was arTes ed In civil suit, and Il
prisoner In Ludlow street jail In defauI Of
bail, IL being alleged that she converted this
money with the intention OF escaping from the
country with her guilty confederate. Her coun-
sci claimed her release because being a married
woman, she was not subj 'ct to arrest IN a ciyil
suit and even II she was not married, the case
was not that OF % wilful injury to person or
property" the only Instance in which the code
provides for the arrest OF woman on civil pro-
cess. The General Term, supreme Court, now
hold on appeal that the facts do not sufficiently
show that she was married woman, and that
what she did was a wilful injury to property,
and that II was not necessary 10 show that she
had done some physical injury to the paper on
WINCH the gOld cerlincates were printed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
BUYING 4 NAVY YARD.
Tho inrd In Philadelphia Purchased by the
Pennsylvania Railroad.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-The navy yard
in this city was to-day sold for one million dol
lars. A large crowd was present, including Seo-
retary Robson and othor members Of the COM
mission having charge Of tho sale. The yard
was first put up as whole, 1t being the inten-
tion to sell the ground In parcels in case a salts
factory bid could not be obtained for the prop
erty In one lot. 1t was started ct t5OO.0o0 run
ming up $i00CD at time until round million
was reached. IL was finally knocked down for
that sum to J. Lawler Welsh for John G. Dullitt,
attorney. The latter gentleman IL acting for
persons whose names he refuses TO disclose.
IL Is tntimated In trustworthy quarters that
Mr.. Bultt represents the Pennsyivania Railroad
Company. The ErenVO Bulletin says II Is ascer-
taned authortativelY tnat the purchase was
made for Messrs DreXel CO., the well-known
bankers. and Messrs. sand & Welsh. a large
shipping firm ~ this city. On the other hand,
Mr.. john Green, one OF President Scott's as
aistant-, SAID positively that the railroad com.
pdny was the real purchaser Of the navy yard,
but tht they had nOt matured their plans for
the fnture IN relation 20 tho property.
Precedent Scott OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
admitted tonight that tne company had pur-
chased the Old navy yard property. and that II
would be utilized as much as possibl for rail-
road purposes; that II was not only valuable for
that, but could be used for commercial pur-
poses. Just what will be dOue with 1t nas not
YET been determined by the company.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
JOTTINGS dBOUT TOWN.

Phillip Leningcr, n veteran newsdeAleF a
fremont, dIed ON Wednesday aged so years.
NJ II. M0unnicr died at l20 Beecker street yeA
terday, having fallen from window ON Wednesday.
The Chamber OF Commerce Ia about To asa
Congress 10 prohib the dumping OF ballast from vos
stls IN the harbOr.
TammGny Halls General Committee endsd
rs ear ast night with ,jOO In the treasury aud geI
ern u,. at IN the city.
TnK SUN has ic."Alyed from an Anonymo4
sender ntty cents for Mrs 80. -nh 81 .s"'" -.
B. Tor 81. Johns Guild,
An unknown man, who fell from a truck 10
the PoNery, at RyingtOn street. on Wednesday dlod a
Bellevue Hospital last night.
Gov Tilden has directed sheriff Conner to en.
force tho law Designating the nnmncr OF persos thIl
may witness the hanging Of murderer
The United Order Of American Brickiayeu
have asked thr Common tuuncl 10 that VIII
give them employment on the public works
Prof. Ordronaux concluded his course OF leo
turrs On Medical JurHprudonce b fore the seniOa
Ciass of Columbia College Law school, yesterdaY.
Mr. Samuel sloan President 81 the Delaware.
iirktNA ma ana western Railroad, has accepted thi
Nlce'lresldehcy OF lhc Mlchigin Central Railroad.
George Washington Lodge No. 2Sj f. and A
NJ ls 10 confer me tulrd degree In the lodge rOos 4
lhird avenue ana seventy hrst street this evening.
since his retirement from the stage, Mr. Geo
'lnh the Acuf has grown worse lanldy. lie 10 COO.
hh'h la tie Mclean Asylum Tor thr Insane BostoA
, Tho Goethe Cut has elected DR. Anthony
iuppineT PreAdent; lhaddeuH B NsSrman, Vice
retary.
MIR. Albert GARNER writes TO THE Sun that he
mas challenged tyrllr Dion Tor the billiard champoh
shp OF America and the god medal and that lie has pI
$3.50 IN the hands OF NJ Delaney as forfeit.
A ladies' and teachers FREQ class for lnstruo.
uon IN phonic short hand and reporting 10 to be -
ganiIed Ia room "a OF the Cooper Union t-norro1 d
Opening lecture ~ ~ t"ANesT. ar' 4. D. burOI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
the DYING LAWYER.
MIR. O'Fonor's Condition Reported Down 70
Midnight-t3ov. Tiiden's visit.

Contrary to the expectations OF his ply
siclan and friends, Charles O'Conor awoke yes
terday morning, cheerful, perfectly rational,
and somewhat stronger than he was on We'd
nesday night, when his death was MON mentariiy
looked for. Early In the day he took some food,
and when his physician visited him at 4 O'Clock
he found hin very much better than he had ex-
pocted. He had not, however, made the marked
rally that alone might save him, and hardly any
hope Is entertained OF his recovery. "Ho will
probably live through the next twenty-four
hours said his physician Yesterday, " but his
death cannot be very long delayed"
Throughout the day Inquiries as to his condi-
turhance TO the Inmates OF the house, and
nnally only the immediate friends of the dying
lawyer were admitted. Passengers In the trains
that stopped ut Fort Washington station bowil-
detcd tho employees with questions, aud the
numerous bDarders In tho West End Hotel we're
sending messengers all day to learn tue latest
particulars.
In the afternoon much Of the oppression in
breathing that Mr. O'Conor has experienced for
some days passed away, and his respiration bo-
came easy and natural. His physici N regards
his vitality, In view Of bis great age, as wonder
tu and says he may possibly rally, and. sue
cessfully combating tho gastric disorder that IL
propstratln9 him, die finally OF exhaustion.
death seemed inevitable, Cardinal McCiosHey
administered extreme unction. The Rev. Dr.
nlrann. pastor Of y. Elizabeth's Church, Fort
washington, an old ana attached friend OF Mr..
Oronor. will be with nim at the last moment
FoRr WAsHtNproN, Dec. 2-lil5 =. M.-Mr.
OCOncr took little food this afternoon and
was free from pain. During the day numerous
dispatches were received from various parts OF
The country inluirine about his state. Among
the visitors who called at his house to-day were
the Rev. Dr. Br - and Mr. Carolan on. bryant
OF 1arryiown. GOV. Iilden visited him yester-
day, the nrst time he has seen him since Mon
day, the I'D ut., when they dlned together at
Delmonico's Several ladies' called at the house
slightly Improved. He ia sieeEing. and no inn.
mediate change for the worse Is anticipated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
MORE WATER FOR THE CIrY.
The Spring Overflow Of the Croton TO be Held
IN n Vast II reservoir.

Mcssrs. Charles McAlpine and Horace
Loomis, engineers, have for tho last three
months been surveying routes for a new rque-
duct for this city. The iow OF water over the
dam at Croton Lake during the freshets Ia sup
posed to be SUFFICIENT to supply the city for sew
eral months. 1t is proposed, therefore, to build
dam about i've miles up the Croton river near
katonah, which shall hold this water In reserve.
Tho dam is TO be thirty feet hlshcr than the ex-
i3ting aqueduct.
gust with ten engineers. lie followed the Gro
ton river and along the borders Of the lake to
kiscO brook, anu thence over the summit near
Mount kisco TO Unionyile. From there he
struck Tor the Bronx river at white Plains.
TINS survey follows the line Of the river and the
Harlem railroad to a point n little south OF
Woodlawn Cemetery. This route will neccssi-
tate sixteen niles Of continuous tunnellng.
Mr.. LOOMS commenced his survey with ten
engineers on the Eth OF September. He follow
cd The Croton river and borders OF the lake to "A
point about two miles below Mr.. McAlpHs's or
shoot, striking the POcantlcO river, which flows
through Sleepy Hollow. The survey tnen very
nearly follows the line OF the proposed Mon
treal Railroad, passing through the nor rlhern
part OF Tarrvtown, continuing on to the saw
Mill river near 1onkers. il then bran hes on
near the existing aqueduct, which cuts through
the hills back Of YOnkers and terminates at the
point "a Mr.. McApne ) rvey. Ibis route will
have eight miles OF tunnellng 1t Is about two
miles longer than the Bronx river route.
In the neghborhood OF these ternini. about
mile above Jerome Park, and a mile west
OF Wilamsburgh, IL Is proposed to build a dis
twenty acres, and this will supply the annexed
district.
1he plans and estimates are expected to bo
ready by tho last Of January. 1t Is proposed TO
con- mplcte the aQucduct within Eve y sars after
breaking ground. The bill allows an expendi-
ture oi tlOUOOOa year until the work Is finished
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
4 FLOOD ~ nRooKLYX.
The Bursting of "A Water Ninin aud Tor
rent In the streets and Avenues.

At midnight on Wednesday the thirty
six inch water main in DeKalb avenue, Brook
lyn, burst near Nostrand avenue. The pave
ment ard gutter stones were thrown out Of
place, and the water spouted high into the air
and began to pour down Nosirand avenue and
westwardly through Dekalb avenue, tearing up
the payements, earth, sidewalk and curbstones,
flowing into cellars, weakening the foundations
OF buiidngs, and threatening their ruin. The
roar ~ the waters was heard several blocks
distant from the break. and II created c0nstcr-
nation among the residents. The sewer open.
ings were soon chokeu, and the water 81 read TO
adjoining streets and avenues and Hooded ne r
ly every eel ar. The flood hurst upon the res
dents so suddenly that they did not have time
to remove things from the cellars.
The alarm was quickly given by the police,
but there was "A long delay In checking the flow
Of the water The water gates at Bedford
avenue and Broadway were closed, and word
was sent to those In charge OF the RdgewoOd
reservoir, who shut on The supply from the
bursted main. In a few hours the flow had
almost entirely ceased, and the task Of repair
ing damages was begun. A fire engine was sent
to pump out cellars, and the city Works put on
a large force to repair the break. Compared
with the use Of the previous day, the agures
show that more than eleven million gallons OF
water poured through the Pine into the street.
The main was laid In 1853, and was considered
sound. The officials say that the break was &C.
casOned by the sinking Of the ground under the
pipe, and as the pine settled Joint WAS sprung.
The water that flowed through this little le TX
soaked into the soil, and IL settled still more,
breaking the pipe.
The De Kalb avenue car track was washed
away but was promptly repaired. The damage
to houses and stores Is about $1,000; to the
city f50O.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03

A successful and reliable institution, at No. "a
West Twenty third sire {, shows materially dGtoRt
condition now from that exhibited IN IT'S published state
mcnt Of January year ago. Since then ITS deposits
have increased hfy cent and the number OF is de
posltor doubled while no addition has been made to
ITS liabilities outside Of deposits. The fixture account
does not present in manner diminish the ayaa.
bic assets OF the bank which consist Of Firstly bonds
OF cics IN the State OF Nov York, bought since the
pane Of 1875 secondly, mortgages based wholly on
valuations Of real estate since the same year thirdly,
caAh on hand All It's securities are convertible into
money on whatever day there may be need and, In
short better ADlo meet all tho demands OF
lts pOHOr than the 1IAdes Sayngs Bank. stctosI
lhiebligauVn VIII fulJ VeIu,-Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
WAITING FOR THE TRIAL
somo Of the Latest II umors about the Brssa.
Iyu King suits.

Conaressman Bliss has expressed much ann
iey about the Brooklyn Ring prosecution. urytns
ruthfuly that the Water Boards records show that 10
voted against the proposition to build the HcmpstcaA
Reservoir. Many members OF tho Taxpayer Assocta-
uon' believing that tins ended Mr Bisss connectica
with the project. were Inclined to favor the omission
oi ms name from tie complaint. but OF bosa
Known taxpayers urges tlat unless AID given
the prosecution by Mr. Bliss his name should he con-
lnued 10 the lst Of defendants. Although Mr. Bss in
he trst lacr voted against the project Il urged
me was In enire Sympathy Win the plans before the
vote was taken by toe Aldermen, aud that he helped
secure thc woe Of Alderman tlsenl Nho up =
We nOur Of voting wa. pied ed TO his publican ass0-
ClateS. Neekess vote WIS the only one required v
give tue project a twO-ihirds vote. Mr. r. J. LoWboa
Yesterday LAUGHED AZ the rum that had offered 70
maze restitution sufficient to compromise the sulta
saving ~ Was NOT AFRAID 10 expose hs record TO pubi4
Ea<f, X Judge Van tOtt n Tuesday Med a protoa3
win Attorney General Piatt, behalf uf the deend
ant, against the suits bong brought In New YORK.
urging ttt II was putting them yund e,Hy access u
the records and Other tesImOny that must be uasfuL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
LOSSES ny FIRE.

A hre In Wlsboro, E,sex county, N. Y, on
"Wednesday nigh destroyed James McDonalds resi-.
Rncc, 10000.
Six buildings were burned In Southport. Conn.
early Yesterday morning. Loss, $4,000 insurance
$500. Jenlh NOrthrOpe's lumber ward vas also de
stroyed Tho whole village narrowly escaped destruc.
ton.
Hunts block, in Sterling Centre, Mass.. was
burned Wednesday, with the store aud DIV e ing Of
J =. Smith. Hunts block consisted 81 nve tenements
and three stores. Tho total loss 10 estimated 81 Sl0
s0o inAnrsd for about $4,000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
SPARKS FRoM TnH rELEGRAPH.

J. l.. DOty, OF Collins Erie county. N. Y, who
had his leg taken on NJ the tate riroad disaster died
ht The hospital In Bnnalo yes1erdtr morning.
GOV. Tllden has appointed Iompkins WesteT-
Vclt 70 the office OF County Juuge of Richmond county
Nce Henry IL. Mctcaf fesgned To take effect Dec. o.
A. &. Goes, an esteemed citizen OF Worcester,
Mas was ihtuAu from gr 10y hts horse ing
ilgt Yesterday morning brcaSlnS ms neck and kllng
him instantly.
One thousand barrels OF whitefsh and sal on
trout have been sezcd al owen Sound Canada by the
GoNerhment authOntes tor having been caught during
the closed season.
Col, Levin wooiford, Comptroller OF MARYLAND.
anu reeecled Oy the Democrats Al the election on Nov
Z. wn IesleTnll served with notice from Col. Ed
Mlklns, the Reform candidate thAt 10 would ounlas
LA (Woolford'O elec.ion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03
THE SPEIkERSHIP.
The Caucus TO be Held on saturday. Last
Nights Pool selling.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-Messrs. Kerr, Ran
DALI and Cox, candidate, for the SDeaEcrshp,
met this afternoon, ana agreed that the Demo-
cratic caucus be held at p. NJ. on Saturday. and
that Mr.. Lamar Of Mississippi preside over IT..
Mr.. Lamar says that he has not yet received his
credentials, but has telegram from the Score
tary OF state OF Mississippi staung that they VIII
To sent to him mere. There were about 2J0 per-
sons At the pool selling tonight. Some Of tho
pools were sold as follows Randall so, and tho
field so Randall So and the field SO aud one
pool ~ follows FIRST choice. Kerr, So second
choice, Cox, $40 the field, with Randall In IT,,
Sl5 a few pools were sold for clerk Banks at
IS and the 1eld S.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-03

MADRID, Dec. 2.-Ihe changes In the Cabin et
went into effect to-day The following Ministers TOOK
the oath Of ofice before the King;
Clnoyas del Castillo as President Of the Ministerial
Council
Calderon Collantcs as Minister Of Foreign Anaira
Martin Herrera a. Minister Of Justice.
lorenO As Minister of Pubic Works.
lne other lie IDS Of departments remain unchanged
Notntcs offered the mission - Rome, hut declined
IT, beng unable to leave the city nccuunt OF domcs.
lie uiiis. He tisl transferred from the Ministry
Of justice 10 that VI Foreign Anllrs.