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National Republican., 1875-09-10
mrs. Lincoln.

lrfOm tne eOnlCdkO9AnIef-Oce4usI
The attempt BY number OF newspapers Of this
city to provoke doubts and anxiety in the public
mind over the condition Of Mrs. Lincoln is shame
full kind of meddling with private misfortune
which cannot be too severely censured. without
directly making such . charge, the newspapers
alluded to intimate that there may be something
wrong in the treatment of Mrs. 4
possibly questionable motives lie behind her con-
signment TO an asylum; and that II any further
attempt shall be made in that direction there may
be revelations Of very unwelcome nature to
those who are concerned in the business. That
this is simply smother way Of arouslng interest
and suspicion where both are unwelcoms to all
parties ls very PLAN to those who know the facts
That 1t is q cruel stab at those who have already
been plunged In grief over the unhappy necessity
that compelled them to make public this misfor-
tune and seek her restraint at the hands Of the
authorities ts equally plain. But It excites re-
mark and attention, and serves as sensation,
and because Of this private feelings are to be sac
rifced without hesitation and outraged without
reason or Justice The remotest hint that Mrs.
that her condition did not require the measures
adopted TO restrain her, is cruel and unprovoked
slander. The evidence OF any ones senses was all
SsS S ,Ss q s1
even her life depended on the course adopted.
And the cruelties practiced in insane asylums, Of
wnich We near near 20 mucn' S nnicn We az aepiore,
Hereafter, perhaps do not apply, and have not sp-
piled, to the treatment to which Mrs Llncoln has
been subjected. She was consigned TO the klndesr
and mort skillful hands at Batavia. She received
visitors in her own rooms as she pleased. All ap-
pearance Of restraint was, as far as possible re-
moved, and her improvement-for she did rapidly
improve while there-was hailed with 10Y by
those who had placed her in the Institution. At
the earliest practicable perfod-perhaps too
early-she was permitted to leave and visit her
relatives. II she experiences o relapse because
Of this none Will more seriously regret the fact
than those who are now indirectly accused Of con-
niving at her improper Incarceration. The idea
of treating Mrs. Lincoln In any other than the
kindest manner, and In the most prefound re-
spect, has occurred only TO those who seek to
profit by allegations to the contrary. As the
widow OF the loved and lamented President she
holds a warm place In the hearts OF the people,
and their watchiulness would make q conspiracy
against her impotent and impossible. All over
the land there was sorrow at the story of her mis-
fortune, but we are confident that no one ex.
perienced such pain ana grief at the revelation
as those who, standing nearest to her as kinsmea
and honored friends, were compelled to apply for
It has been reported that since her departure
from the asylum Mrs. Lincoln has given signs oil
return OF the malady. Of this we at present
know nothing; but we can assure the public that
steps Will be taken In her case which are ab
solutely demanded for her own welfare and pro
lection.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
ROCKVILLE FAIR.
Second DaY Of The Exhibition.

The second day or the exhibition of the Mont
gomery-county Agricultural Society was more
interesting than the first, and decidedly better
attended. There was not only more visitors from,
the District, but the adjacent counties were more
strongly represented. The orator for the occa.
sion, Mr.. ]. H. Williams, Of Winchester. Va
delivered very able and interesting address. ths
pith Of which was the science Of agriculture. In
it he demonstrated the necessity Of young men
contemplating q farmers life, while procuring
education, 20 seek course Of study in an agrL
cultural college, where they might become fitted
for the calling they intended TO pursue. He be.
heved that to become Q successful tiller Of the
soil. knowledge was requisite Of the best and
most advantageous ways Of sowing and resping
crops.
He advised farmers having sons to educate to
give them training in agricultural colleges In
preference to other Institutions Of learning.
The address vas well received. and considered
very appropriate. The exhibitions Of stock were
going on during the forenoon, and many fine
animals were shown and praised.
Az O'Clock came q trial Of speed for the fastest
STATION, mare or gelding not over four years old
last spring, trotting in harness. mile heats, best
two In three, bred, raised and owned In Mont
Romery county or the District Of Columbia. For
the hrst horse SIS. for the second as and for the
third so. Mr.. WIN. Q. Halle eutered b n I
A Bradley, and Mr.. ]. +. Bell horse Charley.
There were only two heats trotted which were
won By the frstnamed horse. Tine: sos so5
To-day the premiums will be delivered. and the
exhibition close. The principal attraction will
be the races at Il and o'clock, and the mule race
st o'clock.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
PLEASANT PARTING.
Seeking New Fields Of Labor

M. W. H. Morriss, who, It will be remem-
bered, has for the past year or more been en-
ployed by the Y. NJ. q. A. Of Washington as H.
brsrisn, and acting as general secretary In the
absence Of Rev. G. A. Hall, in which capacity he
proved himself very efficient, and developed the
attributes Of Y. M. O. A. worker, leaves the
city this morning for PoughkesPsIe. N. Y. He
has been invited by the Y. NJ. @. A. Of that
place to act as their general secretary. He car
rfss with him the experience of q years training
in this kind Of work, and the Well-wishes Of many
friends.
About twenty of his personal friends and co.
workers assembled last night at the Holly Tree
lunch rooms and spent an hour very pleasantly
in social converse over cup Of coffee, ice cream
and other light Refreshments parting with
PRAYER and q mutual pledge to each other to be
more earnest active and aggressive than ever in
the great work Of rescuing young men. The
motto Of these Y. M. q. A. workers ia:
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave.
Weep DER the erring one,
Lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Many kind wishes 20 with this young gentle
man, and many regrets In his leaving the city.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
INFLUX OF BEARS.
Foundation for q Geological Garden.

Foundation for Geological Garden.
Yesterday witnessed the arrival Of three live
pet bears in this city and the fortunate recipients
are Just now trying to make up their minds what
they will do with them The FIRST one, she bear
about SIX months old, was received per Adams
Express Company by Detectives Sargent and
McEIfresh at police headquarters. The animal
is pretty for its species, and attracted consider
able attention. During the afternoon the officers
were engaged in making up their minds whether
they would present IL TO DR.. Nichols for his
geological garden, send It TO the Centennial Ex.
position, or hire it out on shares to an organ
grinder, but at q late hour they had failed to
Mr. John W. Usher, Of the White House res.
taurant on E street, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth, was in better luck than the officers.
They received but one animal between the two,
while he alone received two bears, one three and
the other four months old. They were presents
from Mr.. VIM. p. James, who has been summer
ing at the Virginia springs, and who picked them
up as curtostttes In this section. The animals
have been in his possession for some time, and
are playful, tame and trsctsble. They eat sugar
and sweet meats with ss much svidity As q child
does, and follow Mr.. U. (notWithstsnding their
short acquaintance) about IS quietly rs q dog.
What TO do with them ID also Q question with
Mr.. Usher, but It is probable that for tbs present
he will keep tberI for the amusement OF his
friends, and probably about the holidays slaughter
them for lay out, to which the public VIII be In
Tlted. Bars meat amt bad for Christmas.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
CITY ITEMS.

BELDINe BROS. AND co.'s MACHINE TWIST
Gives such good satisfaction ladies will use no
other after o trial. m&s2t
HERMAN BAUMGARTEN, engrsver Of seals and
stencil cutter. has removed to 20 Pennsylvania
avenue. -..t
FEW PEOPLE unacQuainted with physlolo gical
chemistry aware Of the quantity OF iron in the
blood. but all should know the Importance of
keeping up the supply, for debility, disease and
death are sure to follow when the quantity be-
comes too much reduced. The Peruvian Syrup
"a protoxide Of Iron) supplies this vital elemenL
and has cured many chronic diseases.
$40 TO sl.ooo
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent q
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge o.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York
HERMAN BAUMGARTKN, engraver Of seals and
stencil cutter, has removed to 20 Pennsylvsnis
avenue. ...
THuRsroH'6 IVORY PEARL TOOTH Powpn
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty 1--we and ffty cents per bottle.
JouvKN's INoDoRoUs KID-9LovH OL8AHn
Will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly end
quickly. Twenty i've cents per bottle.
THoAPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMs 10 equal to the
best French, and but half the pricsL twenty-five
and ffty cents per bottle.
WELLS SrRKNeTHzHIHs PLAsrzRsI are the
very best. All sold hy druggists.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
POLICE NOTES.
Labor. Of the Torcs in East Washington

Benjamin Simpson, colored, and aged I3 years,
being musicalIy inclined, appropriated q fiddle,
the property ofthe Rev. q. W. Dennison, without
that gentlemsn's consent. The consequence was
Sergeant Boteler waltzed him into the Eighth
precinct station-house yesterday, and he will
have 8 chance to display his musical powers be-
fore Judge Mills this morning.
Frank Meredith, also colored boy, aged Is
years, had hankering after Mr.. OOombs Green
wells peaches. He was caught in the act OF
taking Q few by Mr.. William Mackabee and
brought around to Mr.. Greenwell's front door.
That gentleman took him up and introduced him
to Lieutenant Austin, who kindly gave the boy
lodging for the night He will also be taken to
see Judge Mills this morning.
Charles GriRgs, white boy, aged II years,
having fondness for blooded stock, possessed
himself Of Mr.. Thomas Plumsflrs nag, attached
to q dflapidsted wagon. Just because Charles
could not prove ownership Of1cer Skelly put him
where he could be found when wanted this morn
ing.
Gen. EInstein's brigade were down in the
neighborhood of Sixth and streets southeast yes
terdsy morning, and for want Of better prey COB.
bled mp q little lep-dog from near the doer.steps
Of Mr.. Charles Schroth, respectable citizen, and
took the little creature TO the pound. Mr. S. was
compelled to pay dollar 70 release the animal.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
EQUITY court-Iudea olin.

This court made the following DEGREES yester.
day: -...
square F20, &c. ---
Joyce VS.. white: decree ratifying auditors re-
port and ordering sale.
Cherry vs.. Cherry; decree for slimony.
Crandel vs. Washington City Savings Bank;
decree ordering the surrender Of certain bonds by
receiver. .-.
as to all the defendants except Young.
Starr VS.. Southern Maryland railroad; case
argued In part. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
PatenGDugter.

Mr.. Dallas, superintendent Of the Dead Letter
Once OF the Post Once Department, received
yesterday IN the course of business an uncslled.
for package which on opening was found To cen.
tain highly unique model Of Q feather duster.
Mr. Dallas felicitously christened It the "Cock-of
the-Walk Duster," and with his customary zeal
in the service of the Government submitted 1t to
the highost authorities OF the Department for
adoption in case its merits should meet their ap-
proTal. Col. Burnside, the very popular disburs-
ing cf1cer and superintendent Of the Post Office
building, was delighted with the operations of
the ''COck Of the WALL" +" and proposes TO order .
lnnnlY for the uEe Of the DepRrtment
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Fuuaral of Miss Hamilton.

The funeral services Of Miss Hamilton took
place yesterday in the chapel at Oak HILL DR..
J. p. Newman read an appropriate chapter from
the Scriptures, which was followed by an exceed
ingly graceful and beautiful tribute by Rev. Mr..
Dashiells to the character of one whom he denomi-
mated as q sweet and gentle spirit. A more feel
ing and appropriate address Il has seldom been
our lot to hear. The address was followed by
prayer by the Rev. E. ID. Owen, and the exer-
cses closed with the burial service Of the Episco-
pal Church, by the Rev. @. O. Tiffany, of New
York. large number Of ministers were present
besides those who ot1cisted.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Ease Ball.

The Eagles and Lreightons play game oi
ball on the Olympic grounds this afternoon at 4
O'Clock. The Eagles since their entire into the
arena for the amateur championship have estsb-
nshed quite q good reputation, having beaten
some Of the best clubs in the District. The
Creighton's fame is Widespread, and needs no
comment. As both clubs are struggling for cham
Pionsbip honors, and will therefore, present their
best mines, q good game may be expected. The
price of admission s Is cents no charge for ladies'
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Real EErate Sale.

B. H. Warner, real estate broker and auc.
tioneer, sold yesterday afternoon ct auction,
through ]. T. Coldwell, salesman, for VIM. F.
Mattingly and Chas. E. Prentiss, trustees, parts
ol nous ], apd 0, in square us, improved BY 8
small house known as No. el6 Delaware avenue
between and X streets northeast, to George W.
Smith, at q, 500.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Police Commissioners.

At the meeting of the Board OF Police CommIs-
sioners yesterday, among other items OF usiness,
Thomas K. Benson was commissioned an sddi-
tionsl private for duty for the Columbia Railroad
Company for twelve months The application of
John Frederick for liquor license was approved,
and those Of Levi Kadden. james g. Wedding
and Julius FOuth disspproved- James H. Slmp-
son and Enoch N. Burgess Teee appointed pri-
YATES on the force
National Republican., 1875-09-10
THE OTHER SAFE BURGLAR.
Major Richards Identifies Miles as the ]

Major Richards Identifies Miles as the Man
On Tuesday last Mr.. Columbus Alexander hsv.
ing received letter from party in New York
stating that Bliss, alias Miles, alias Williams,
who was concerned in the District attorneys safe
affair here, was under arrest there, visited the
District attorneys office for the purpose of in
curing what action could be taken to secure the
prisoners attendance here. Mr.. Alexander met
Major Richards, superintendent of police, coming
out and telling that officer his business, was in
formed that General Wells could not take action
owing to the order Of Attorney General Williams
to discontinue the prosecution Of the alleged safe
burglar conspirators. Mr.. Alexander, accomps-
MED by legal friend, imu edistely proceeded to
the Attorney Generals office and had
AN INTERVIEW WITH JUDGE PIKRRKPoNT
to inquire whether the case would be prosecuted.
The interview was q pleasant one, and Judge
Pierrepont, after q discussion as TO whether It
was best to proceed against the parties for bur-
glsry, stated that If there was such an order in
existence as would prevent the further prosecu-
tion of the case It would be revoked, and imme-
distely sent dispatch to MIR. Wells desiring his
Major Richards on Thursday night left for New
York, with view Of Identifying Miles as the
the alleged safe burglary. Yesterday morning
he got q view Of the prisoner In the court, but
it was insufficient, and on going to the Ludlow
street Jail he stated his object and presented
note.
THE PRISONER IDENTIFIED.
The officials stated that they must give Miles
q show, and in q short time Major r. was con-
Quoted to an upper room where thirty five forty
Of the prisoners were assembled, and from that
number Major Richards picked out the man Bliss
as the man he had seen behind the billboard ON
the night the safe was blewn open. Bliss did not
acknowledge that he was the party, but in q con-
versation with Major X. be showed he was pretty
well acquainted with the case, and on MAJOR r.
remarkiDg 1t, was informed by Miles that he (M.)
had read 1t up we'll in the New York Sun.
Miles will not very likely be brought here, as
the Vermont authorities will probably settle him
for the balance Of his life, unless he should be
discharged on writ OF hdbeas corpus. As yet we
have been unable to learn whether the District
Attorneys off1ce has taken any measures TO se-
cure his arrest If he is released by the New York
authorities Mr.. Alexander has informed the
District Attorney Of the whereabouts OF Miles,
Benton and Nettleship. and II is presumed that
some action will be taken towards bringing the
parti es here for trial in few days.-SIar.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
RECORD OF CRIME

SPRISeTIELD, MASS, Sept. s.-Burgisrs broke
open the safe in Of the ticket Offices at the de-
pot in this city last night and robbed It of u Ooo
NEW York, Sept. s.-Patriek Doyle, while
Intoxicated, threw his wife, Mary, from the
window Of their residence In Brooklyn, causing
probably fatal injuries. gTE-l--
BUFFALO, Sept. e.-ln Gowsnds, Oattaraugus
county, N. Y, this morning, Charles Blockney,
an attorney, was met on the street by Lewis Dsr-
by, who drew pistol and fired at him, killing
him instantly. The murderer then fed to the
woods and committed suicide by cutting his throat
No motive In given for the deed.
BATAVIA, N. Y, Sept. o.-At noon yesterday .
tramp approached Q farm house, two miles north
Of Batavia, called for food, and when the hired
girl refused his demand he shot her In the left
arm, and attempted to fire Q second time, but the
girl got out Of the way. The sheriff, with about
ffty deputies, are in pursuit.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. e-Mrs. Mike Walsh and Mrs.
Tom Moran, wives Of two laboring men, living on
South Main street, near the Iron Mountain rail-
road depot, qusrreled to-day and Mrs. Moran had
her head somewhat cut and bruised. Tonight.
after the men came home, the quarrel was taken
up by them. and after some words had passed,
Moran stabbed Walsh In the neck and left side,
killing him almost instantly. Moran has not yet
been arrested, but the officers are on his track /
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were Issued
yesterday: Joseph Downing and Katie Cook;
Edward Whyte and Sophy Van RisWick, Of
Alexandra; Geo. O. Tompkins and Emma B.
Kicks; Noah Mason and Jennie Brooks; BENZ.
Butler and Alice Hall; Charles McDowney and
Emma Reddiek; Joseph Smith and Emma
NJ Harding; z. T. Essex and Matte Meekins;
Robert q. Peel and Annie Ware,
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Seven Hundred sheep Frightsnsd to Death.

Last week we mentioned the loss Of large
number Of sheep In the bills back Of Mission San
Jose, belopgin TO Mr.. Ashurst, but were misin-
formed as 70 the mode Of their death, It was not
BY rushing down precipice, but In another and
most singular way that the misfortune occurred.
The sheep, to the number Of about 2 500, were
quietly feeding on hill about three miles east Of
Mission San Jose on Sunday, July tthf when
man who had been O. short time working for the
owners OF the sheep suddenly uttered loud yell,
which had the effect Of frightening the sheep
They immediately comnenced running down hill
ss fast as they could. At or near the bottom Of
the hill o large patch Of poison oak was growing,
and they rushed pell melftnt t. Here their legs
got 50 entanglsd that they could not move. Mean
while the others behind came rus hing down upon
them until they were piled In layers, six deep,
one upont the othsr. or course the most of them
were soon suflocated and dead. p - l-I-4 |
One Of the owners came to the spot within ten
minutes afterward, and with the aid Of q Spaniard
succeeded in pulling out and rescuing about hfty
head. Rut- the number that lost their lives In
this strange way was seven hundred In all. 1t ID
supposed that the yell given by the hired man
was done for the purpose OF starting the sheep OF
to CAMP.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
HATS AND GAPS.

TALL STYLE HATS, 1876,
Il NOW READY.
THE. FALL STYLE GENTLEMEN's DRESS
As adopted by the leading retail hatters OF Broad
way, New York. Fine soft Felt Hats, various
colors. Fine assortment OF Boys Hats.
B. HI. .sTINEMETZ. Halter and Furrfer,
l2a Penn. ave., next to cor. Thirteenth street.
aug2I
National Republican., 1875-09-10
MISSISSIPPI MASSACRE.
tcontfnssd fron Fira Paqe.)

their determination to carry the Stste &C all
hazards. THUS far they have intsrfered In some
shape with nearly all the Republican mestings
held In the southern portion Of the State. They
are in Just as declared rebellion against the laws
and Constitution of the United States as they
were in 1851 The whole State is fast becoming
seat OF war, brought on wholly BY White League
National Republican., 1875-09-10
fha Fira Limita in nnnrt.

In the Equity Court to-day Judge olin made
an order for Q temporary Injunction to restrain
Vsleatine Wsldkonig from erecting q frame
building on Fifth street, near q, within the fire
limits Of the city OF Washington. A further
hearing in the case viii take place next week.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Battle OF Lake Erie.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. s.-GoY LippItt has ordered
salute Of one hundred guns to be fred in this
city and In Newport to morrow In honor Of the
anniversary Of the battle Of Lake Erie.
National Republican., 1875-09-10
Special PlsadiI 2. Of Rene sads Republican.

MEMPHIS, Sept 9.-The Ardi6aehe publishes Q
lengthy Interview with Senator Alcorn In regard
to The condition Of affairs 10 Mississippi Mr.
AlcoYn says there Is Q great disturbance there
and bad blood between the races and parties, and
bad men were finding employmeut IN fomenrins
the disturbance It will continue So he said, un-
til the people learn to follow conservative course
and to sink their passions for the public good.
The Senator was very severe on Gov. Ames, who,
he states, Is yipdctfve, and not actusted by any
kind feelings towards the people over whom he Is
enthroned.
THE SENATOR CHARGES THE DEMOCRATS
of Mississippi with the responsibility OF Ames'
election as In the recent election they urged that
II would be better to elect Ames and make the
State hell first and Democratic Afterwards. He
thinks the bloody chasm does not oil up felici-
tously, and that the people Of the North are no
more prepared to receive complscently lectures
from Ls mar. Gordon and Jeh. Davis than those
Of the South would be to have them from PM.
Sheridan. ..
National Republican., 1875-09-10

Weather probabilities, estimated at a. m.-
For New England and the Middle States, in
ereAsing cloudiness and rain, with southwest to
northwest Winds increasing in force, with fslli q
barometer, followed by rising barometer and de-
eidedly lower temperature.
Thermometric readings taken September, Q,
1875, 1t the Signal Once: a. m, go: I:S5 m,
69o; Il M. SO; D. m $40; 4:S5 p N, $40: q. N.
Natures Besutiher softens the skin.
Natures Beautiher-the best freckle lotion.
Try the B. U. cigars. They are the best OF all.
The latest chemical discoVery-Nature's Beau
tifer.
Use Natures Beautiher q few times and you
will want no more powders.
Sherman Grant, bankers-highest price paid
for 8 65 bonds and auditors certificates.
Highest price paid for left-of clothing, boots,
shoes, &c, at HerEog's, 9l7 ID street northwest.
BH Warner advertises 9 large amount Of
money to loan on real estate at reduced rates Of
inter St
H d. Cooke IT.. Co., F street, near the
Treasury. DO a general banking business and buy
and sell District securities &C.
Charles HOley nineteen years old, while bunting
"Wednesday shot himself accidentally in the
right leg below the knee, but was not seriously
injured
An adjourned meeting OF the committee sp-
point ed by the French residents o. this District
TO make arrangements to raise funds for the re-
lief Of the French sufferers, met last night, and
decided to give grand cencert at Lincoln hall
on the 4th Of October, the proceeds to be devoted
that