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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
That Democratic Victory
in Maine.
Where IL it----Yc yVhat-isits
Tell us z
Maine Elccfsaa Rcturns.

ArGrsTA. Me. Sept. 2O.-Ofiicial
returns from all towns and cities in
the State. except thirty-one. give the
Republican candidate for Governor.
Conner. i.IT5 majority. The Senate
will stand nineteen Republicans to
elcNen Democrats.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
Tise Grand s-odgc OF a q. d. r. tn SEES
$ian Prosperity al s.sc Order.

IHnfANAroIds. Sept. 90 Tho Grand
Lodge OF |, O. o. II. OF. the United
States convened in Grand Lodge Hall,
in this city this morning, Grand Sire
Durham, Of Kentucky, presiding.
Representative were present from all
parts of the United Statcs, Canadas,
and the Sandwich Islands. The morn
ing session WAS occupied by reports,
etc.
The order has continued 10 prosper
in the German Empire, Switzerland,
Peru, Chill, Stand Islands, Ans.
tralia, and other foreign countries.
Tho Grand Sire appointed r. H..
Morrison, OF Michigan. Special Deputy
to establish the Order in Great Britain.
His reports show the number OF State
and Grand bodies, intending Grand
Encampments and Grand Lodges, to
be 81; subordinate Lodges. ; 9ST SUBJ
ordinate Encanpments, 5000; Lodge
members. ass, 70l ; Eacampment mem
berg. S3dJ5.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

The Rev. George W. Williams, n
former citizen of Boston, Mass. has
removed to Washington City and
started a national paper for the col
ored citizens of the country. III re-
ccives the endorsement Of Fred Dong
lass and Prof. Langston (colored). Its
great object is to lift the colored peo-
pie up to state of independence, to
make them fully self reliant. 1t is
called The Conamoaer, and If il proves
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
Zoe Norris Captured.

ATLANTA. Ca. Sept. 2l.-,joc Nor
ais. leader of the late insurrection in
middle Georgia. was captured here
last night He had been hiding here
for three days. and visiting L. s. Dis
trict Attorney Farion at night, de-
handing ku-kluS prosecution against
certain citizens of Burke county.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
No More sacessia,,-

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 1.-The
Constitutional Convention adopted a
bill of rights, to-day. Tho following
section was adopted unanimously
eve. tho people of this State. accept
as final established fact. that from
Federal nnion there can be no seees-
sion of any State
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
ut. z.euis live stock Market.
New York Market.

New York, Sept. 81
[ By Telegraph
Wheat More active and a shade
lower. No. 2 Chicago 81 l4@1 %;
do Milwaukee 81 %; new and old
red western 81 1901 40.
Corn - Is shade easier; steam
western mixed 70@7l: sail do. 72@73;
high Mixed and yellow 73ta74c.
Oats--Dull and lower.
Pork-Quict $2l IS.
Lard Firm $l3 so.
Whisky-Steady ST. 90.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

HIGHWAY NOTICE,
AUTHORS OFFICE. WArEtLo COUNTY.

AVDITONT 5 OFFICE, W NFkELO COCNTY,
OTTUMwA, Iowa, Sept. 20, lsI5.
To all JPhom IL may Concern:
The Commissioner appointed TO vacate and To-
cate highways, as follows, viz Vacation COM
mencing at or near the center of the L N of Sec
ton No 20. Township 70, Range IA, running from
thence diagonally, about 40 rods. to near the CEN
ter of n w u of N II 4 Of said Section %. To
Locale. commencing at or about the center of the
n Il Il OF Section ~ thence running due north on
the i section line between the u of n EN-
and the w u of L n, about 80 rods. thence
west about 80 rods-more or less--to intersect the
old road, has reported in favor of the vacation
and location thereof. and all objections thereto or
claims for damages must be filed in the Auditors
office on or before noon of the Goth day of Novem
her, A H., 1875, or such highway will be vacated
and located without reference thereto.
WIN. H. CALDWELL,
sept oa-wit County Auditor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

10 be what il should he. with the high
endorsement il has received. the col
ored people of the country should
give il hearty support: should read
and profit by il.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
EStray Notice.

Taken mp by +. NJ. Kelsey, of Center Town
ship, Wapello County, Iowa, on the 23d day OF
August, 1915, an esiray Cow described rs follows
From ITO u years old large; color red hind
legs and feet white; some white fore feet; star
In forehead; bush OF tail white; belly white;
marked with a split in each ear. Appraised at
225 co. Sept l, 1875.
WIN. ii. CALDWELL, -
sept. S-St. Auditor, Wapello County, Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
The wcsterve,t kidnapping case

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Gothic jury
in tho Westervelt case returned a ver-
dict of guilty on the last three counts
of the indictment AS the words fell
from the. forcman's lips Westervelt
cried aloud and sunk down into the
dock completely overcome and sobbing
like child. His wife and children
joined their cries of lamentations to
his and the scene was most affecting.
Mr.. Ford Immediately moved for ar
rest of Judgment and new trial.
Judge Elliott allowed four days for
argument.
The first two counts on which the
prisoner is acquitted. charged par
ticipa,ion in the actual abduction of
Charley Ross. The last three on which
he is conyicted, are tho charges of con-
spiracy 10 conceal and gnilty knowl-
edge.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
a staifen States War Vessel Ord cred
iU Port ana Prince,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.The United
States steamer Powhattan, now at New
York, will SAIL from there this week
for Port all Prince, Ilayti, in accord
ance with request from the State
Department. During scmo troubles
on the island short time ago the
American minister there gave some
shelter to some parties in consequence
of which their edversarirs threatened
the minister, and the Department
deems it expedient to send vessel
there for his protection if necessary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
Milwaukee Market
MILWAUKEE, Sept. q.
| BY telegraph.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. q.
| BY telegraph.
Wheat-Quoted cent lower bnt
firm at 81 l0sa each; 81 05ls Oct. |;
81 09sa Sept. 95c for No. 3.
Corn-Quiot at 55c.
Oats Steady at 3Gc.
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.TEGE4HE .gg HsEEEG.

~ NA"aitan Banker shoots himself.
Especial TO ottumwa GouRrEg1
MouLToN, Is,, Sept. 18th. 1875.
Col. a. j. Morrison. Cashier, aud
principal owner of the Moulton Bank.
shot himself this morning. He will
recover. Financial and other matters
seem TO be the cause. The Bank, how
ever, is all right. n. w. Epwkrps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
Estrny Notice.

Taken M by Robert Moore, of Keokuk Town
shin Wape.lo County, Iowa, on the 22d fay OF
August, 1875, one estray mare Mule, described as
follows:
Light bay color 3years old Appraised Mt 500.
August 21th 1870 WIN. II. CALDWELL,
sep l-wi Auditor Wapello County,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

.l,,-, 49,, ,.a.,,., r ;,.n,.: who,
tbe I,orans+ n,oI,, ,1aoS,or had ~ o,rorr,
Was e. connt tha;r ', 800. p I neo
coo,ic naraJ;saS AZ ''''''' ~'''>>
And Vol M ,a,,,o ro,o mt bo,nv
w,ntchoJrs mass IT. ,n III e;So, H.,
body had n,onan ~. ,,o h,shrl NV, ths "a.
while was sb.i,;ns u.;,h aff,r,s a. rahnllin,
,hn ch;or n,nsn "',n la;no ,Ea,
money had No v,1ro Tbnro So5 been il.
snc oft.r ;ssna - es'"r, .I,snt,s nna this 40
cess c,r,ioa ~ =, ,,.,s,, a, ,.D,,s,,
and nh;lJ conta 49, - ,a,,,,, sn,,,i,, Dn,
when il came :, us h~,' :; S- Mood MIN + he
situation bersna snri ;,, a,,5 sn tEn ,eonh.
liz wos !, , f,,,,,.,,. anA ;,s,,,roc,;n,, ,.,s
,hrsa.nrns -, a,ss,!' ''f '''' w VIVA
II snc .,'r'' ,ror oo,,. ., .,,,r
r., ~ onr co,,,, So ,,;,os,ns J., w.;
Senator Tbnr,na.. ,.|,,lI nr,,bahr {soi
worse ,b,,, In -, .,.,,,, r.. i na,,;a,. ~.
i. menhar, ~ ~" n'a,l ia ~, t.v ~,
rr,prn of Tho ,;r,, ,,'I... crn,nb,o,,., o.n ~
mora ,len,r ,tan y ~, "a s'>,''."s
the messerscr Of tt t ,rc,, onn"crins !; mo
sor,to " '' ,'' ~ 'l."'tuS "a '''
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
st. L0uis Market,
ST. LOUIS, Sept 81.

BY telegraph
Wheat Lower; No. 9 Fail 81 SIS at
call only, 81 52ils bid cash: 81 BIOL &c
SEPT; 81 4S@l 80 Oct.
Corn Lower; 5S bid cash; 5Oss@5l
Oct. 54c Nov.
Oats-I4ower to sell; 35@lsc bid
cash 35adc bid Sept. and Oct.
Rye-I4ower a; Zoe cash; 7l@7lLc
October.
Fork-Active and higher at 500 a
% 10.
ut. s.auis Live StocIk Market,
ST. Louis, Sept. 81.
| BY telegraph.
HOGS. Receipts $50 Tho mar
kct is slow and unchanged.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
Tne E'res,aentGoing TO Colorado.

LONG Branch, Sept. 20.---P President
Grant leaves here on next Thursday
night in special palace car. direct to
Eoioraln
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
w A@ssEXesT'ssN.

WASHINGTON. Sept. lT.--Lsst eve.
ming cN-priest Gerdermau delivered n
lecture ST Manaynnk, on the Roman
Church. During the lecture threats OF
violence were made. and he found IL
necessary 10 place himself under an
escort from the binding to the rail-
road station. He was placed iu the
car and tho doors locked. while the pc.
lice remained on tho outside.
The Gerderman mob, numbering al
most ono thousand. suddenly rallied.
beat the officers out of the way. cap
tnrcd the ear, broke In the doors and
commenced an assault upon tho ex-
priest. He was protected, however.
from serious injury by the police. re-
cciying only q few bruises Gerber
man escsped finally to The rear car
and under the care Of tiic officers, was
brought 10 this city
BENJAMIN Iialleck, charged with
larceny, OF the amount of $4,000 from
the United States Treasury, was re-
manded in default of $4,000 bail.
Thee Brown, charged with the came
oliahsc, was also committed in default
VI tHt same amount.
WASHINGTON, Sept. le.--Thc Red
Cicnd Commissioner spent most OF
the day Interviewing evidence adduced.
There seems 10 be no doubt but there
will be two reports. one cxoncrating
the officers, and the other holding
them responsible for Irregularities.
Mr., Faulkner. of the Commission. en-.
tertains views very uniavorabie to
Commissioner Smith and Secretary
Dclano, and will not hesitate to expose
them. 1t is also believed that Prof.
Atherton, who has given the subject
very cariul consideration, and for
some time past has been overhauling
iles oil the Interior Department, will
also sign II minority report. The
members of the Commission could not
say to-day when they would reach a
conclusion in regard to the character
of the reports, or when they would be
made.
Postmaster General Jewell tele-
graphed Thomas 4. Scott. to-day,
thanking him for tho despatch with
which the mail was carried over bis
lines on the 10th. lie also Gays: "No
other country except Rnssia can run
postal cars two or three thousand
miles or half those distances at stretcl,
without running OF tho edge. Con.
sidering tho magnitude of our terri
tory. believe our despatch OF mails
Is now unparalleled"
Postmaster General Jewell hae sent
q telegram to VIM. IL. Vanderbilt
rendering him tho thanks of tho Post.
Office Department for the facilities
given iii this week. lie says: The &C
| curacy, system and speed with which
yon are now transferring our mails
arc uncqualloG anywhere in the world
| and believe marks an epoch in onl
| progress. | can already preceive and
| appreciate tile advantage of rapid
transportation by responses from oul
officials and from the public from tn;
| Atlantic to the Misaissippi.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

the following described Land and Lois, to-wit:
The Northwest 4 of Southwest a of Section
10, Township IL Range IA: and
Lots Nos. I, ., 3, D, 6, I, IL, IL and IL, Hack
worth's subdivision OF Gimorc's Addition 10
UttHmwa, Iowa.
The land has been appraised at $3.50 per acre;
and the lots as follows: No. /, ut S75 No 2, nj
$40: No. 3. ut $50; No 6. at $15; No. g. at S1o5;
No. :, at $3.50; No. II, at 500; No. H. at 500; No
IS, nj $500.
The land will be sold in one tract, and the lots
separately; but in no ease will either be sold FOR
less Than its appraised yalne.
TEEMs:-All cash, or one-third cash and the
balance on q credit not exceeding ten QO) years,
with interest at 10 per cent. per annum, payable
annually--to be well secured
b. order of Board of Supervisors
WIN. Ii. CALDw ELL, County Auditor.
b;tumwa, Iowa, Sept. 18th, 1875 SO wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

Eat one county shows LOSE. and
that was stricken by grasshoppers -
Emmett.
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sSrEseEsNs ON rE'EaEs COAST.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. lS--The
eQuinoyial storm on The coast cnntin-
nee. Dispatches from the Southwest
Pass report that il is still blowing
hard, weather thick and ciondy. The
ship Marcia Greenleaf arrived from
Revai via Delaware Brealwater. She
reports onc0nntering terrific hurri-
canes commencing northeast and end
ing southeast. She lost her fore and
mast EIer sgfI sn1 HIS
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

ST.. Louls. Sept. M.-Clowry, OF the
Western Onion Telegraph Co.. COM
mnuicaics to the Genera! Superin-
tendent. Arson Stager. the following .
Morgan steamship, just arrived ai
Galveston. reports the town Of In
dianola. Texas, rs almost entirely de-
siroycd. The light houses. wharyes.
and nearly every house are swept
away. aud from one hundred to one
hundred and fifty lives have been
lost. The steamer could find no place
10 land her cargo.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

ST. LoUIs, Sept. Information
has been received from Galveston to-
nigh; that the two mile railroad bridge
over the Bay is badly broken in sew
cral plaers 0ae break is $50 feet,
where two senooners had broken
through.
Fifteen or sixteen men who were at
work in the breakwater, src reported
lost also the Health officer OF the city
is missing. No particulars, hnt the
damage is immcnsc to property. We
have engineers and men ont in all d.
reciions repairing the wires.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
LEGAL.
SCggaof. AANDsANDIOT FOR SALE
Saturday, Oct. sOth. 1875,

pnbitc -Octaber 3Oth, 1875.
will sell at public auction, nj the front door of
the Court House, in OtiuInwa, Iowa, Mt O'clock
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

NEW ORLEANS, Sept 2o.-.The fol-
lowing information has been obtained
from passengers in regard TO The storm
nj Galveston
During Thursday it blew a hurri.
cane, pushing u gulf OF water over the
entire Island aud covering the highest
elevations a depth of two and half
feet. In the entire rear. cast and west
cnds OF the city the water rose TO a
sufficient depth TO float large wooden
edifces, many OF which are very yalu-
able. In the business section of the
city large stocks of goods are kept on
the ground floors aud it is fair to pre-
sumo that the earnings of the entire
year will be exhausted in repairing the
damages, probably. Vegetation is ut
teTly destroyed, but that the Island 10
involved in wholesale ruin we do not
apprehend.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22

Where the hour is not stated, the local commit
tees will choose the time best suited to their re-
spectve localities, being careful to appoint an
an hour thas will permit the speaker to reach his
next appointment on time. Also please notify the
speaker OF the hour you have chosen.
HENRY & LEIGHTON,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
REPURI.uCAN MEETINGS

HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
Oskaoosa, Iowa, 1875.
The State Central Committee is authorized TO
announce Republican meetings as follows:
HON, SAMUEL j. KIRKWOoD
Republican Candidate for Governor, will address
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-22
WapellO County Ticket. |

For Representatives.
DIR. !. G. HINSEY,
i. w. HEDRlCk,
For.rseasnrer
W. II. H. ASBURY.
For Sheriff,
r.. p. SPII.MAS
For Auditor,
JOSEPH L. HARTMAN.
For surveyor,
Wm. McGIASHoN.
For superintendent of Schools,
CLAY WOOD.
For County Supervisor,
u II. MICHAEL.
For Coroner,
- DIR, j. WILLIAMSON.
The New York herald., 1875-02-23
THE GERMAN SOCIETY.

N1NETY-FIRsT ANNUAL MEETING AND REPORT
GERMAN IMMIGRATION DURING THE PAST
YEAR.
The German Society Of the city of New Yori
held its ninety first annual meeting at Lleder
kranz Hall last night, wnen FREDERICK Scnacl
presided. resolution was passed directing the
Board OF Directors to address O petition to the
state Senate requesting tue same to pass bill
already adopted by the Assembly providing
that the Presidents of the German and
Irish Emigration Societies shall have 1ul
powers as Commissioners OF Emigration,
as formerly. A resolution was also passed, author
izing the Board Of Directors to send committed
to Albany TO urge on the Legislature the passage
OF the bill providing ior an APPROPRIATION o.
ssoo,oo0 Tor the Emigration commissioners, "a
cover the dencit resulting from the decrease OF
Immigration at this port; also providing for an
increase OF the headmoney from 81 50 to 81. Said
DILL 1t was stated, has already been passed IN The
Assembly, but was reported adversely In the
Senate.
From the annual report submitted, 1t appeared
that during the past year eighty-tnree member
we've added to the roll or membership, making
total OF 81. The Relief Committee during the
past year aided 6,4ss persons, at an expense o'
Si2,o10 10. The number OF persons aided. include
severa! hundreds OF poor German emisrant iaml'
amo unit, $so3 10 were expended from
special fund. composed OF deposits oI
members on checks furnished to appncanti
by the depositors. Donations were re-
ceived during the past year From the Empe
ror OF Germany $3.50 IN gold from the King Of
Bavaria, $3.50: FROM the KING Of Saxony, 500;
from the Duke Of Auhalt, 500: irom the city OF
Hamburg, $3.50, and nom the city OF Lubeck $50.
In gold. The physicians OF the society treated
during the past year 31s poor emigrant patients; ;
sle3 were paid for 974 prescriptions 1ne
receipts or tne society during the past year
amounted to s2s,4s4 o6. The expenditures were
S20,73l s.; leaving surplus OF Ssl02 6ls
The assets OF this society amount 10 S6s.ooo Tne
whole number or German immigrants landed az
Castle Garden during the past year amounted TO
4O,so2 persons, against lol. 900 duriug tue yes1
previous and against 12s,000 IN ls72 Among ~
NO mon Immigrants landed At Castle Garden our
ing the past year only eighteen were Germans. %
from saxony. me capital o; the society composeo
OF the Astoriunds, $40 0oo the general lnno xiS uoS'
the reserve iund, Sxl 400; tue new ensrss una' n
81, Oo0 and the Ludwig uud. 81 0oo; totat, SesoVs
About iorty new members were elected aud tne
following were reelected members OF sne boare
or directors ior the ensuing year :-gnis blSsin
ger. Carl Hsuselt. Rudolpn PaGsnsseSssr. Free
ertck ScnAcR. EfoN Steger William SsetnwN
and Jacob Windmueller.
The New York herald., 1875-02-23
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN.

The Charming weather, coupled with the gen.
eral observance upon all sides. lent a gala day
aspect TO the celebration in Brooklyn. The streets
ances, during the whole day with men, women
and children in holiday dress.
The PARK Theatre. Brooklyn Theatre, Olympic,
HoOley's Opera House and ST. Peters Acade my
were crowded at the matinee and evening per-
formances and the management upon all side 5
were made truly happy.
Salutes were nred In honor OF the day from the
deck or The RECEIVING snip Vermont, and from the
saiuting ground on Fort Greene, opposite Portland
avenue. OF course, the public ortces and nearly
all the stores as well as the schools. remained
closed. There was very little drunkenness ap-
parent In the CITY. The nags or the municipality
and guidons OF varigated naes were displayed IN
tasteful pI ofusOn the roots Of the CITY Hall and
County Court House. Many private residences
were also liberal in the display OF bunting. There
were several balls held in the evening, and enter.
throughout tue CITY,
At the Brooklyn Orphan Asylum the doors were
thrown open and the people, without DISTINCTION
were invited TO enter and inspect the building,
repast was spread for sucn AS ielt disposed TO
indulge the appetite in dlspOSing or the tempting
vlands prepared. InnumeraOle fancy articles were
sold as mementoes, the proceeds belug devoted
held u series or exercises, and Conterno's Band
dlscourSed choice music upon the occasion
Among those present were Mrs. 5. b. Chlrtenden,
PreSident OF toe Board OF Managers, ana many OF
the other lady patrons OF the asylum Drs. StOrrS
Seaver, Burlington. and Messrs. Franklin Wood.
run, samuel Hutchinson and John 7. Morgan also
graced the entertainment. During the past year
237 orphans were III the asylum. Glrls are taught
CATION are impaired. The discipline Is Commend
aUle.
The New York herald., 1875-02-23

Carr delivered an able and eloquent address
on "Party Strfe,o Mr.. J. Rigney on the late
BISHOP Bacon, Mr.. F. J. O'Neill on ''Our Military
Presidents" Mr.. N. Devitn on "Facts and falla-
cies," Mr.. F. J. Walsh, on Washington" aud
Messrs. sheridan. Brennan. Reilly and Mct ao,
displayed their histrlonc powers IN an admlrabe
selection from Chateaubriand's ..Mar;yrs." lne
music supplied by the college band aud orchestra.
was superb. Mr. John Savage closed the proceed
ings IN an eloquent address. IN winch he congrat-
uiated the menners OF the cluo on their success.
eulogiZed the venerable DE La Sale the FOUNDER
oil primary schools. the organizer OF educators,
ana washington as the champion OF freedom and
Father OF his Country.
The New York herald., 1875-02-23
IN TRENTON.

The Gay was celebrated in Trenton with more
than ordinary observance. 1t was Kept as
strictly legal holiday by all OF the public inssi5u.
tlons, the banEs Post ONCE, &C., being closed
throughout the entire day. military parade
took place In the forenoon, whicn was partic-
pated in by companies A, r, d ana G Of the
seventh regiment, N.G.S.N.J., headed by q
brass brand. Tue sun snone bright and warm
and the atmosphere was exceedingly mld, which
attracted large crowds to witness The event. In
the afternoon the inmates OF the Soldiers Chill
drens Home (Warren street) paraded through tne
prnclpal Streets and In the evening a pleasant
time was enjoyed at the State Soldiers Children's
Home, on the outskirts OF the city.
The New York herald., 1875-02-23
ON STATEN ISLAND.

The day was unusually observed on staten
Island, business places generally being closed
most OF the drinking saloons were open during
the day. The American colors were displayed
upon all the public instltutions-yhe Police Head.
quarters. the Seamens Retreat at Stapleton the
Sailors Snug Halbor at New Brighton, &C.. as
well as upon many OF the private dwellings,.
Al early MON salute was fired at
Klein's National Hall, on Canal street, Stapleton.
inc pubic schools throughout the Island were
closed Tor tue day. and the young iOEs had pie OF
sKauug and cOastlng, which was never be tier than
yesterday. Hundreds or people cOngregated on
the Ice in Staten Island sound to enjoy skating
aud tce-b0atlnR. There are iorty.iOur lceboats az
Toltenvnle winch have been running every day
for the past week. There was some exciting rae.
ing yesterday between staten Island and New JeI.
eonraaeanLa.