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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27


what remains Of the seasoning to a boil,
pour upon them and serve at once.
MENU FOR A SMALL FAMILY. Oys-
ter soup, made by boiling twenty oysters,
with their juice, in a pint of milk. with
| five ground butter crackers, for two hours;
2. SteWed dice of beefsteak and potatoes,
with mushrooms; egetables-beets, boil
| ed cabbage; 8. Salad of Watercress cut
| fine, with dressing of sweet oil, vinegar,
pepper, salt, mustard; 4. Mush, fried in
| slices and buttered 5. Rice pudding,
cooked very thin, with raisins g. Sweet
cakes and grapes, with coffee Small cups)
| DYsENTERY.-I have known dysentery
in its worst form to be cured, after other
medicines had failed, by drinking wheat
flour stirred in water, in quantity of about
half lumber of water made to the con.
sistency of cream with the -four 1t may
be advisable to add a pinch of salt, or the
! flour may be eaten in it's dry state. The
same effect is produced in cases of chronic
diarrhRa.
| BAKERS YEAsT.-Boil two ounces OF
hops one hour in nine quarts of water,
take seven pounds of mashed potatoes.
when the liquor is milk-warm. and add one
pound of sugar, two ounces of carbonate
of soda, half an ounce of spirits of wine,
one pound of flour, and half pint of
brewers yeast to work it.
LAVENDER WATER.-Best English
lavender (; four drains oil of cloves, half q
dram; musk, five grains, best spirits OF
wine, six ounces; water, one ounce; Mix
the oil of layander with little spirit first
then add the other ingredients, and let il
stand, being kept well corked for at least
two months before it is used, shaking il
frequently
FEVER IN THE FEET There Is nothing
better for fever in the feet of horses than
bandages wet with water. It is bette
than s'stufing" with filth, so often recon
mended.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
rhs sanaerhund Rail.

The masquerade ball giveo py the Washington
S@ngerbund has become an Institution locked
forward tovlth delight and enjoyed TO the fullest
extent. Few sights are moro amin ating than
harmless revel Of matqueraders. Long bsfore
the heat Of the fun and excitement the masked
ones can bo seen stealing through the streets,
with their glittering tinsel CT variegated CO.'S
TUNES partly concealed under the long folds OF
cloak. The grand pronenade is an interesting
part OF the proceedings. The Tevelers, arm In
arm with their masks-solemn, ludicfous, Goa,
torted or plan, whatever the case may be-and
their fantastic garb, representing all creation as
they march through the hall present = seens
which is we'll worth while TO see. Knights, eour-
tiers, soldiers clowns, harlequins sailors, Ethio-
plans, Heather Chimes, cupfds, lat men, thin
men, Marys who had a little lamb, queens Of
the night, milkvonen, Hecates, seraphims, Ctn.
derellas, fat women, thin women, all have
place in the ranks OF the masked army. All
buttened, blue-coated Yankee; gouty John Bull,
the whiskered German, with his meersch9um the
anable Frenehman, and sometimes even Old NICK
from the same place, with shorter horns aud tails
Sometimes, also, the fowls OF the air and the
beasts OF the field join In the fantastic ceremony,
and the rooster, the mnle, the elephant and B-uin
lay their heads together in coneocting deyilsry:
Old Nick marches in with a Flower Girl, and
to the Heathen Chinee; the whole band IS so
ludicrcusly thrown together, and each nasEer
c,nsot 70 hresSng out now anY tSsS IN
hearty laueh. Then there is an eager curiosity
to know who the dancers are that adds 10 the keen
delight Of the first part Of the evening. When
the celig htful revel In which there Is restraint
Is at the the bugle sounds and the strange
band unmasE, AID the laughter rings out as the
ridiculous mistakes made during this evening
become apparent. Old Nick turns out to be quite
q harmless, inoffeDsive, weak-eyed young man;
the man that has danced and promenaded with
the flower girl all the evening feels that be has
thrown himself away when ho finds that she is
an old maid, old enough 10 be his mother; the
mule turns out to be quite ass. and the rooster
Is more Of a goose than the girl he was walking
with thought. But every one rectihes their mis-
takes, and few hours are spent In company with
the fair ones Of their choice.
A masquerade. as It gives an opportunity for
unrestrained fur, is.a great blessing, and one so
well conducted as that Of the S9ngeround at
Odd Fellows hall last evening Is q coed thing to
teach nisanrhropes what real pleasure Is. There
were some very fBe and very Ingenious costumes.
The entertainments Of the society have become
noted for their good management, and the ball
last evening will add to their fame. The hall
presented 0 pretty picture with its brilliant
lights, its merry throng aud quaar costumes, aud
as the strains of the dancs fOateG along, the fan
tastic carnival would have warmed the heart Of
recluse.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
OBITUARY.
Dseth of Eon. Eli p, Norton.

Yesterday afternoon Hon. Eli p. Norton died
in Providence hospital after IA short illness, IN
the fifty sixth year CT his age. Mr.. Norton was
well and favorabiy known IN this city, and his
unlooked-for demise cast gloom over his
numerous acquaintances, who, while they knew
of his illzess, had no expectation OF It's fatal
termination. Blr. Norton was born in the city CT
Mansfield, Illinois, where he attended school and
subsequently studied law, which profession he
practiced for a short time 10 the city OF his
birth. At an early age he removed to Lextng-
ton, Kentucky, and thence, after brief selourn,
to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he at once secured
and held q good practice before the numerous
courts and maintained an enviable reputation
with bis associates ct the bar. While In Cincln-
natl be entered politics as member Of the
active part in the Native American or Know
Nothing party, and when It In turn was dead he
Joined with the Democrats.
About 1865 he removed to the city Of New Y ork,
and there again took part in tho political arena,
becoming the Democratic candidate for Congress
from the Eighth district, for which position he
was defeated By small majority. He suose.
Quently removed to this city, and was appointed
by President johnson solicitor OF the Court OF
Claims, which position he held until the expira-
ticn Of Mr.. Johnson's term. Since that time ne
has been practicing his profession. principally be-
fcre the Court of Claims and the Mexican Claims
Commission, but latterly he has been unfortu.
with friend In the street and explained to him
bis reduced circumstances, and alter leaving him
retired to his room, where he remained for nve
days without food before he was discovered and
taken to the hospital.
He was too proud to ask Tor assistance, and
thus deliberately chose death By Starvation
rather than appear as q mendlcant. OF gen
erous nature and kindly disposition, Mr. Norton
most genial companion and gentleman in the
truest sense Of the word.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Iahnr Ieapua.

4 de1sely- -thronRed meeting of the Labor
League OF the District was held last evening at
APO louisiana avenue: Mr.. Hodnett in the chair.
Ell tie presidents Of the leagues in the District
were present, and also all the members of the
Central Council. MIR. Hodnstt announced meet.
legs during the week 70 be held Ia different sec
ticns Of this city, Georgetown and Alexandra,
al o! which viii be addressed by members from
abroad. The members Of the Central Council
hare heen notified to attend secret session at
EeacGuaEteTs next Thursday evening at O'Clock.
Letters were read from New York, Richmond.
Va. .ard New Orleans, inviting MI Hodrett 10
acd-e=s mass meetings Of workinpuen in thasa
cities Captain E. r. Butler canirsi organJzsr
was then Introduced, AMI made a briIliInt a
argUrcntatiye effort in | ehalf OF the caure' MT
Chief Organizer Bracken and Mf. Stewart re-
peT;ec great success IN Virginia, wnere they have
bse5 oERsniZ!ng during the week. Speeches were
thea made By Solomon Hunter, Noble Redmund.
Ecses Hopkins, Cesar Smith. Myies Carroll and
Hanes C'ConlOr; after which the meeting ad-
l2G-Eet Calil neXL Monday evening a. 8 O'clock
National Republican., 1876-02-29
PnrnrS Plasiers.

Porous plasters have been much improved re-.
Gently In BENsoH's CAPCIsE PLASTER, by a
new method OF treating the rubber so that It
contains more electricity than formerly, one OF
the qualities for which a porous plaster has been
especially valued, and by the addition Of Cap
cine, which causes the plaster to act immedi.
ately and makes 1t the most reliable remedy
known for colds. rheumatism, lameness of the
back ard muscles, kidney complaint, or any OF
the disc ases for which a porous plaster or lini.
ment has been user. The manufacturers are
pleased to learn that there is large class of
conscientious druggists who, having become con-
vinced ef the great merit OF BENsoS's CAPCINE
PLASTER, recommend It in preference to all
others. OF such are Z. Drehn, Newark, N. J.;
Chss. Althau aud NJ. III. Cook, Brooklyn, N. Y:
ThompscD. Lilly & Co., Baltimore, Nd; Robert
Powers, Richmond, Va. Vincent, Of Broadway,
Guhck & Berry, Terre Haute, Ind, say "thsy
are convinced from results from salos there that
they are much superior to ordinary porous
plasters;" Cole & Flynn. Danville, Va. say
"they have given satisfaction in every case;' W.
T. Weber, Springfield, Mass, says, They con-
stitpte an advertising medium in themselves"
Thus speak many others. The manufacturers
also regret to hear that in some instances drug
gifts, acting from pecuniary motives, as not SO
large profit is made on them as on ordinary
porous plasters have used their influence to per-
susCe their customers to substitute some other
article in place of BESsoN's OAPCINI PLASTER.
When you ask for BEHsoS's CAPCINE PLASTER
be sure ycu get nothing else. Price, IS cents.
SEABURY * JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists. New Y0rS.
For sale by Drew & Gibbs, ID. =. Hickling, r.
IL. EeTguson, L. z. Bishop and y. Stutt = Co.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Washington City Bible socisty.

The board of managers of the Washington City
BLDG Society convened in regular monthly sas.
sion last evening at their rooms. on Seventh
street, President A. W. PItzer In the chair. Tbe
devotional exercises consisted in reading the 4th
chapter of Timothy, and prayer by Vice Presi.
dent J. q. Harkness.
The committee appointed a. tbs last meeting
toprepare q minute far recnd on the dsa'h OF
Vice President q. q. Burr made the following re.
port:
RESOLVED, That we have heard with regret of
the decesse Of our late co-aboEer IN the cause of
Cnrist, CHARLES q. Burr, one of the vice presf-
dents OF the Washington City Bible Society
Resoiced, That We rejoice in that our brother
was sustained In q long lite and through a pain.
1ul illress by the comforting influence Of the HOLY
Spirit, and that the promises of the blesspt Word
Of God, which he was so much interestpd In dis.
seminatipg throughout this community, were
ever precious to his own heart.
Resolred, That this memorial be entered on the
minutes OF the board, as slight testimonial Of
our appreciation Of bis true Christian character
Vice President Pratt stated the destitution ex-
isting IN the several engine-houses Of the Word
OF Goo, Whereupon grant Of one Bible for each
mouse and police station iu the city was made.
Arequest EN- manating from the prisoners at the
new jail for Testamepts having been filled ar
its agent.
Rev. samuel Kramer visited in the past month
In the southeast section Of the city 90 families
Bibles, 80 Testaments and 81 900 pages Of tracts.
Messrs. Pratt, Ball and Shields were an.
pointed committee to make ARRANGEMENTS for
the approaching anniversary. .----s,-1-S- -
AfteT prayer by Rev. N. Oob5 the b,arfi ad,
journed, TO meet on Monday, March 81, D. m
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Esmss Eeeied.

PosT OFFICE UEPAEI INTENT, Feb. 2s, 1879.
To the Editor Of the National Repu5lfcan:
SIR: Inquiry in the contract, appointment,
special agents, bond, fnancs, dead-letter and
other divisions OF this Department fails to dis.
close any Of the frteen persons who are said to
have written the letter headed .'Concsrning the
Evangelists" in reply to "Sleepy Fellow" in
The REPUBLICAN, of to- day. 1t is thought that
some clever fellow, with q bit Of counter
felter's skill, has imposed upon good nature, and
copied, perhaps, names from the City Directory
You have your own reasons, Of course, for not
publishing the names appended to the letter;
but my division companions and myself would
respectfully inquire II you will not publish these
names, as We are curious to know If that Is q
coinage Of some wag, or veritable contribu-
tion Of fifteen Of our fellow clerks. If 50, we
would be pleased to know them. Such precious
fellows ought not to hide their names any more
than their talents under bushel. But the fact
undoubtedly is that you have been deceived, for
the sentiment in the Department Is greatly
against the religious mesmerizers now "kicking
MP bobbery," as the Chinese say, In the Congre-
gational church, corner of Tenth and q streets.
WIDE AWAKE,
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Ia he a Roman Catholic !,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, I5i6.
To he EdftCr Ofthe National Republican:
SIR: The writ rs OF the responses to "Sleepy
Fellos," In your papsr of this date, seem to have
overlooked one thing, namely that he. 10 his emu
meration oft various stcs ofthe Post once
Department, does not include Catholics. Some
Of my frierds thtrk they see in this fact that
"Sleepy Fellow" is no. Jew but Roman Oath.
ole, who set rap to craw Mr.. Hammond into
debate, in order TO throw him upon the question
OF the divine authenticity Of the Scriptures which
the Church cl1ims cannot be proven without trst
admitting his divine origin and iatorial fuuc-
tiou. THIS would bring all the Catholic clergy 70
"Sleepy Fellows" support without their appear.
ing upon the arena, and then not only drive Mr.
Hammond away, but divert the interest now
taken In the revival. Mr. Hnmmond's friends
should take care not TO let him get enveigled or
drawn into deep water. ANrf.JKsuIT.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.
The Delinqueats to Answer for Contempt.
The following will explain itself:


WASHINGTON, u. u, Feb. Is, 1878.
Hon. Wm. Z. Chandler dad X. K. Elliott, esq.,, re-
ceivsrS in equity suit TdshiRgton Market Co.,
rs. Jas. A. HotmG ct al.
GENTLEMEN: The directors Of the Washing gton
Market Company feel compelled 10 call your at
tention to the fact that mors than month has
elapsed since Justice Wylie ordered and decreed
that all occupants of stalls and stands who are
defendants in said suit must pay TO receivers the
rent agreed upon for their use. On ths sixth day
Of February instant said decree wasAsned ans
you were appointed receivers: yet from the best
Information the Market company can obtain, very
few of said defendant occupants have complied
with said order Of court in this behalf, but remain
in contempt of the order Of the justice before
whom they sought equity.
In view, therefore, OF the admitted fact that
these defendants daily becoming irresponsible,
ald some of them are putting their property out
OF their hands, to avoid the payment Of these sums
so long due the Market company, the directors
feel compelled to ask you TO request the Judge to
bring those delinquent defendants bsioIe the
court to answer for contempt, aHd also that an
order may be issued giving the Market company
possession Of the stalls occupied by each Defend
ant " ho is thus holding tie property Of ths mar
ket company without right or compensation.
Very respectfully, your ohPdient servant;
p. S. SMITH, CLERK.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Patent Office to the Rescue

PATENT UPFICE, Feb. 3, lS75.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: We Of the Patent Oface cannot afford to
let the Post Office Department people have all
the fun over Hammond and his troupe of seccIcsI.
astical gymnasts," as "Sans Culotte', 80 ft,ingIy
calls them. We want "a hand In" We like
HsmWopd immensely. He's man of "superb
port" and exquisite taste. For example: Some of
US heard Hammond exclaim In his sermon last
Friday evening, "Come, friends, in large num-
bcrs tomorrow, and let us have a bully meetiugn
Tris gratifed US. Itshooed that Brother Ham
mond Is q 'hghting cock" OF the kind wno don't
"mince phrases" We think Of presenting him.
gratis, a copyright" OF nonograph-a coat-of.
arms composed OF q religion peddler, with arms
outstretched to q gaping crowd, and surmounted
by the elegant phrase, "Bully meeting" !" and In
scribed beneath, "HaRmond's circus" Wouldn't
this be work OF art? Go ahead, brother .srks
Of the Pest Once Department. and DO as vel as
we. PATENT OFFICE.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
IL BrsRsr-CIa1le Gisa.

T-s Bl.:!-C:e IzsTicaa Of yesterday says
B-Gc= I-:5-tst Is manifested as 10 what Will be
tie result OF the trial Of Il. VI. and John r.
B-e~e-- C Gec-ge.own, D. C., who are charged
VIII s-co;iGs wiki intent TO kill Captain LTIe
Clarke. Q! tbs city The Shooting took pla.s It
W.! lie -eIeE btEed, several months ago in the
cI1i1g rccIo Of the ST. Clair hotef, the cause
1et-E tie alleged seduction Of sister of the
B-eTE-z y Captain Clarke. All the parties to
the a1zir are we'll k2OTn in the soci&I circles of
BaluEo-e. " ashtlg-On and Georgetown. Miss
Brewer Will be among the witnesses. The trial
VIII ccEnence on Thursday in the Criminal
CCU--, hp-. Judge Giimer.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
PI ArsE rIEETINi.

A short praise meeting was then begun and an
opportunity given to all those who desired to ex-
God fer.
Mr. Prince thanked God that he had been able
10 speak TO some Of his Hebrew brethren at tho
CongIegstionsl church Sunday night, ant to fl i1d
mat thes were Deeoniug deeply Interes;eI, and
hoped that be mig hit be Instrumental 10 oriuying
many into the field.
Mr.. Rosewald wished that he could express
himself as he desired but his heart was too full 10
do 60. He lad gone among his people, and pro.
posed 10 go into their synagogue and speak with
them on the conversion OF their souls provided
they would not stone him; but they refused TO
accept the proposition. He snid that he was
iorty.tig ut years olo, and bad pledgei to devote
the balance oil his life TO Chris, aud his work Ho
asked their prayers 10 sustain him lad many
promised that be should have them
TIE Dorning service was finally merged Into
the inquiry meeting and closed with IL,
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Tts stsnsrusn Collscuor Of OIL paipti.r,.

Tie collection of oil paintings belonging to the
late Hon. Olaf Stenersen, Minister Of Swedish
and Norway to the United States, Will be sold at
public auction tomorrow, commencing at IL
O'Clock Q. n, on the first floor of the LIE D-ot
building, corner of Eighth and streets. Among
the collection are paintings by BIerstadt, Irving
Gilbert, Munger, VerbeckhoYen, Derp-e. Cya.u,
rfer, Fournier and other famous American ard
fCreign artists. The magnificent marble gtrtre,
II Putore," executed BY Corbellini, Of Milan
81 cost Of 81, 500, Will also be offered for sile
together with plaster cast, marble bus. *.
his sale oters rare opportunity for c0au0isseus
and others interested in the fine arts 70 sesure
genuine erpieces at prices very much less
than the.r original cost.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Feusfit 10 Rich. J. Cla-ka.
a Valuable pilcoYarx.

Dr. U. W. Bsrsop, practicing physician at loe
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, (who has
paid much: attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract OF celery and chamomiie
cures headache, either Billions, dyspeptic, nef.
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
nefs. This Is q triumph 10 medical chemistry
BY mail. He prepares II in pills, at 60 cents per
box. Tho Doctor Is largely known and highly re-
spected In Baltimore. These pills are sent, post.
sale'and retail druggists Il Warrington, George.
town and Alexandria
National Republican., 1876-02-29
CITY ITEMS.

THuRs7os's Ivory PlArl roorH Povpu
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath swset.
Twenty-nve AID nfty oents per bottle.
Will renoyate soileds gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-nv cents psr bottle.
III Lh9nrsor roaAp3 UPTIMn 70 equal 70 The
and any cents per hottie.
WILLS Sr1rr5THrsfrs PLAsrz1s Are re
very bsss. Al soid bv druzgis.a.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
IEPE0VEgENT5.
E-othsr Landmark Gcns

NeE;e-5ay worEncH, under the charge OF the
Rev Eo.z contractors for the new bulld,r.- =
I.e:s:- te-ol:shsI The M e,.ss ~ 'ns az , 81
tee=tL greet. DuC.ng the war it vas famous
restaurant, under lie maEaS SsIaeDt of Hr. John
E@l1s- zCG, and la.tsrly has been &C ,dDiei as a
Gar stCre- The GCE cSifce VIII occupy the er-
tie S.::ter: .ziTe=t front from the Avenue to +
st-es., I'D VIII be q sLlencid iE!provement.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Baltimore CoEfsreyca

Tie Baltimore Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will commence its session in
tie Metropolitan church on Tednesday morning.
a 8 O'clock Bishop Bowman will administer the
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper. IN the evening
tie ladies will give the reverend gentlemen a
reception IN tie farlors Of the church, and It is
expected that all the members Of the conference
will he present. Every evening during the sss.
Eior c: tie conference there will be anniversary
Eee:i5ss G: the different benevolent societies OF
tie caCrcb, and on Sunday Bishop Bowman will
preach ard crdain the deacons and elders. There
viii be about two hundred clerEymen present
lreo 5laryIand, Virginia, West Virginia and the
District.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Tas Alphabetical Business Dirsc.or,

II tn's coraings' REPUBLICAN contains cards of
tfsi-ciass Embellishments in ali branches OF busL
nesS.in the District. Many persons daily feel
tie reed Of just such al arrangement to enable
then to easily find what they want. We have
I!Eed TO make this as complete and easy of
Ies-E-es as possible, and are sure tina. II VIII be
Eefeently consulted BY al having any kind Of
bas.aeys 20 transact We intend TO keep It up in
eTehzbie and convenient form, and improve IL
ire5n tine to time. Any persons not represented
Y II u a. would Ike 70 be, should send in their
eSlCs az cree, SO. as to get an even start with
Ins1 Se!sheoTs in os desirable an advertising
Gealon, and one of such universal and constant
clesses E-st make OF thjp Ns N+to Dess
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Marriage Lieensss,

Yesterday Mr.. MeIgs issued the following mar.
rfage licences: OhaIles Z. Butler and Julia A.
Marshall, J. n. Alien and LIZZIE A. Brown, John
II. Jones ard Mary Garrett. Maurics Doherty
and Maggie Moran, James Atkins and Margaret
West, Joseph q. +, ertsn and NJ. Jdiia Barrett.
Gould p. Austin ard LAURA v. Elysr.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Caiarrsb, Deafness anu Afreuon OF iho Lungs
Cure6.
DR.. Hartley submits tie following testimonial

DT. fIalIItG saU1I-s 0--U I0E3J"Ios VsSII-lJIIaI
without comment:
WAsHIEoToc. u. D., Feb IS 1878.
MY attention haviCg been a. racted TO
testimonial from Rev. Mr.. DoInsr, tho dIsCin-
9uiseed pastor Of the English Lutheran church,
Eleventh and II Streets, this city, certifying to
tie remarkable cure OF an affection OF the ear
by DR.. Hartley, concluded TO try the Doctors
feIp, from which ! had suffered for many years
past, which had ser,ously impaired my hearing
and developed every symptom Of consumption.
am happy 10 stste that Dr. Hartley has effected
a ccmp!ete ard radical cure, removing every veE-
t!ee Of catnrrah, deafngss and affection of the
lubgs, Gnd sm now as healthy and can hear rs
rerfectly as at any former period of my life. DR..
Hartley . remarkable success in my case Ius;i-
fes this testimonial. ard he has ny best thanks
with q more substantial evidence OF my apprecia-
ticn. J. HENRY CARROLL,
Se9 Ninth street northwest.
Dr.. Hnriley's Office is 93s E street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-02-29
Miss Phcahs Cruzina.

Our leeture-gotng people will be glad to learn
that Miss PLebe Couzins, of st. Louis, will lee
ture at Lincoln hall, Tuesday evening, March :.
Miss COuzns' reputation as one OF the most
gifted and eloquent young ladies on the ros:ruu
viii insu-e q rare treat ana full house.