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"Self-Raised; or, From the Dsptns,"
by Mrs. Emma d. Il. NJ Southworth, is
the sequel to, and conclusion Of '.Ish-
mael; or, In the Depths" by the same
be published on Saturday, May 20, In
book form, for the first time, In a large
duodecimo volume Of seven hundred
pages, by I. b. Peterson u Brothers,
Philadelphia, In uniform style with
''Ishmael.n DR.. Mackenzie, the Literary
Editor Of the Philadelphia Press, says
that "sSelf-Raised,' is, bey 0nd all doubt,
The best work Mrs. Southworth has ever
written. Ishmael Worth, the hero, rises
from the depths OF poverty, misery, and
humiliation, and to trace his progress,
step by step, has been the authors labor
OF love.
"There is curious blending OF realism
and romance in this w0rk-tne result, 1t
may be, Of tine leading Incidents having
occurred in actual life. The Leading fe-
male characters, Claudia and Beatrice,
are drawn with q woman's delicate and
accurate touche !; but Ishmael, the self
made man. OF mind as distinguished
from the lower Glaze, who are made Of
money!, stands above. every other per-
son in the tale. This, we repeat, Is Mrs.
Southworth,s best work" IL will be pub
llshed In large duodecimo volume Of
seven hundred pages, bound In morocco
cloth, gilt back, price 81 70, and be for
sale BY ell booksellers, or advance COP
les oil 1t win be sent 10 any one. AZ once,
on their remitung the price VI Y 70 the
|publiehexss
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German Teachers, Seminary.

Ats O'Clock this morning, in Manner
chor Hall, corner Of Mercer and Vine
streets, number Of gentlemen met in
convention, to discuss the establish
ment of a German Teachers Seminary, in
which both the English and German Ian
guages will be taught.
The delegates, numbering fifteen or
twenty, VINO represent large number
OF societies that are identified with the
movement and have contributed to its
establishment, were welcomed cordially
by Mr.. Fl. B. Eckelman, who Is Chair.
man OF the Local Committee.
The cities of HoD0ken, N. Y; Milwau-
kee, Wis; Detroit, Cleveland, Dayton,
Believille, Ills; indianapolis, st. Louis,
and other cities were represented
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Heilman, editor OF the Teachers
Gazette, of Milwaukee, who in short
but very able address explained the his
tory. of the movement, its prospects and
its objects.
The report of the Finance Committee
showed the pleasing fact that over
500, 900 had been subscribed for the pur.
pose. After discussing the articles OF
agreement the Convention adjourned at
1880 to meet again later in the day.
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Losses by fire.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
PoTTsvILLE, PA, May S.--Last night
about 8 O'Clock incsndiaries started q
fire in the lumber-yard Of Barrows b
Co., coal-oil being used to ignite it. The
oil was spread profusely, mostly on the
upper track OF lumber. The flames
spread rapidly, devouring the lumber
like paper. All the lum Der of the Beaver
MIL Yard and L. Fl. Taylor u Sons was
destroyed. The Reading Railroad track
is destroyed. and all connections with
the Basin cut on. The trestie is de-
stroyed from Beaver MIL to the first Ca
nal bridge and Hsberd = snitA's ~ Mill.
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YESTERDAY the body Of G.. Debennfh
was found in the Ohio River, at Mill
creek. The deceased is native of
France, and was about fitty-three years
of age. His family are still in the old
country. He came to this city absnf
five weeks ago from Pittsburg, where ~
was in business, taking board at Hell
ferrick's, on Main street. He has bean
very despondent for some time. A Cor
oneps Jury in the case this morning
returned verdict OF drowning from
causes unknown.
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sudden Death.

Albert Stettleberg, who resided atS6a
Vine street. aged sixty-eight years. aud
employed in the pattern-shop OF Redway
u Burton's establishment. corner Rich
mond and Harriet streets, fell dead ~
$3.50 this morning while in the act sss
taxing off his shirt preparatory to going
to work. He leaves wife and seven
children. An inquest was held by Cora
ner Maley and verdict Of death from
apoplexy rendered.
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Aid was summoned from Lake Haven,
Milton and Muncie, and these towns re-
sponded at once. Hebard & Smith lost
four million feet of lumber; insured for
$1,000. Barrows g. Co. lost between
nine and ten million feet Of lumber; in-
sured for $4,000. Taylor g. Sons lost
four million two hundred thousand feet.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-08

Hon. John ). Geghan was married at
st. Xavier Church this morning. by Rev.
Father Driscoll, to Mas Kate Kearney,
of No. 20 Arch street. High mass was
celebrated and the altar beautifully
decorated OH the occasion with bloom
ing lilies. The bridal party, attended
by Mr.. W. o.. b. Reedy and Miss
O'Meara, and accompanied by a few
relatives and frieuds, took breakfast at
the home of the bride.
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A Kentucky paper tells OF Mrs. Melia
Dodd and her two daughters, who as
alleged, reside within a few miles OF
Bowling Green, Mrs. Dodd being one
hundred and sixteen years Of age, and
her daughters ninety-four and eighty
three respectively. 1t is not q capital
ofense to disbeIieye the story.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-08

The Alabama Planter complains that
its little garden patch was Improbable
last season. The snails ate up the Gu
cumbers; the chickens ate up.the snails;
the neighbors' cats ate up the chickens,
and we are now in search OF something
that will eat up the catsl
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.'' STOCK INvHsTMENTs.
$50, 500. $500, $500, 81, 600.

Bankers aud Brokers, No. IL Wall street, New
York, make for customers desirable invest
Eents OF large or small amounts In stocks OF a
legitimate character which frequently pay
,frDm hvo to thirty times tho amount invested
sv8ry twenty days. Stocks bought and carried
IS long as desired on deposit Of Ave por cent.
Circulars and weekly reports sont frco
mhQ-lylis VI &8-mho-1yw
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-08
DENTIST.

8. B. SMITH. DDS, successor to Fl. r.
smith, M. D., northwest corner Vine and Sew
enth streets, entrance on Vine street.
apG8-16t-F. NAV
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previously held an office which distin-
guishes him in this respect from other
citizens?
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SOCIETY NOTICES.

A o. H., NEWPORI.-A general meeting
IA will be held at Sodality Hall, this even
ing at N o'clock. Punctual attendance is re-
quested. By order
JOHN WALL, G. P.
JOSEPH BOWLING, G. s. IT.
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Home Security Building and Loan AssO'
citation, Cincinnati, Ohio.

NceIS MUAdTI HHII, I IUEoUAl EV EN1NUos
In EW CLASS (Class 81 NOW OPEN FOR
subscribers. Shares $500. Dues 50 cents per
week per share. This Association Is one Of the
most fourishinG in the West Its mortgage
securities amount to $2S5.OO0. For information
refer to JOHN GREENLEES, President.
GEO. F. SANDS, Secretary.
CHARLES STEWART, Treas'r.
j.. D. MANNIX, Attorney.
Trustees Victor Burnham, G. f. .Wilstach,
w. III. Meara, A. Harris, w. M. Roberts, Il. j.
Morris, Geo. Weber, John Cook. j as. H. Laws,
s. B. Hayman, DR.. j. o. Donogh. Owen Owens
. 1tk
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TARR,S AVENUE BAZAR,

Closing out Trimmed Hats, Lace Caps and
Bonnets at cost, to close the business. Ecru
Hies cheap Side Pleating made to order. 3s5
central avenue, opposite Ninth st. ap12-26t
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PREFERRED SPECIALS.

NOAEf's ARK, COS w. FIFTH.
Wanted to buy furniture, stoves, counters,
carpets. Highest cash price paid. my5-6t*
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FOUND.

III 0UND--CIGARS- RS--Two good cigars for q
It nickel at No. $50 Main street. my2-6t*
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-08

INOUND-GOAT-On Thursday. Owner can
i have the same by calling at 10 Race street.
Its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

the ever chsnging gslenine stream, with its
vivid rainbow shifting from point. TO pont-no,
it can never be done by the pencil or brush, nor
even by the pen of an Oulds, de Lorny, or
Julie d. Artonne
| have said that the Potomac was rs fruitful
for game and fish rs any river on the continent
Such has been the fact. its waters swarr1ng with
wild fowl, its creeks with birds delicious TO the
enicure, and its depths teeming with fish of many
varieties made it the paradise Of the sportsman
butno al this is changed. The hundreds of pot
hunters kill the BIRDS swivel guns and the
deadly sink boxes extermlnate the Wild fowl,
and the senes and gillers devote the fish to de,
struction. Unless the States Of Mary and and
Virginia pass stringentgamc laws, and that very
the superb sport in the r. posom19 TOR ord ihs
tradition. 1t is estimated that there are fully
one thousand gill ret. always set on the Poto-
mae from the mouth of the Chesapeake to
/ Washington, and they destroy ten fish where
thew catch one. 1t is shame upon both States
that the enactment and enforcement of adequate
laws for the protection of fish and game nave
not been made. And not until tho press brings
this subject home to the people will it be done
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

1t is reported that 10000 Bclgarians rose IN
insurrcctiou Tuesday from Slivino to Ihtiman,
on the occasion Of the feast of their patron
Saint, Cyril. Twelve thousand Turks were
sent against them from Missa and Wlddep.
A meeting of the Cardinals has been held, at
which the Pope was present. 1t was resolved
that the relations with the Spanish Government
should DOT be formally suspended on account Of
the adoption Of the federation clause of the con
stitutlon, but that the Nuncio at Madrid should
be granted indefinite leave OF absence. Adv,
ces from Mexico represent the country to be III
state oil anarchy. A strong effort Is to be
made to GUST President Leldo dc Icjada, wnlle
his friends in Congress arc in favor OF proong,
ing his term of cfice tor one year Oh the ground
| that legal election cannot be held 10 the dis:
| turbed States. Late adviccs from the Island
| of Huyti announce that decree has been Issued
| by the new Cabinet coDhscatlng the property
of the late President d mingue, Vice Presl
dent Rameau and their supporters. Tue BIZ
| fish arsenaIs are preparing for Increased work.
| I, is reported that the Government is contem
plating great Increase of the stock OF Goals iol
the supply of the Mediterranean fleet. Ii Is
reported from Berlin that the Northern Pow
ers have resolved to proceed according to the
| programme of the Berlin conference relative &c
Turkish reforms, without the co operation Of
EagIaud. The Russian General lcheroayet
has commenced duty as srategIc adviser OF the
Serviau Cover lmeut.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

A white man named Thomas Lowe was ar
rested in Petersburg, last Tuesday, as suspi.
cious character. 1t TRANSFERRED that the prisoner
had ridden on horseback all the way from Gal
weston, In Texas. He carried with him large
Bible, chapter from which he read to the
Nlayor as containing teaching which he pro-
claimed to b. the guide of his life. The Mayor,
nero ivug that he lad d.ue nothing wrong,
bu, was rather laborIug under haucluauon,
discharged him with directions to leave toWr.
He subsequently sought legal advice as to the
propriety of bringing suit against the city Tor
damages, but was advised, says correspond
ent of the Richmond Dispatch, to heed the
warning Of the Mayor.
The British celebration, in Petersburg, yes
terday, was conducted with great enthusiasm.
A business meeting was held in the morning,
when Henry Jacob, prominent settler, de-
liyered an address on British colonization 10
Virginia, in which he SAID British aud North
ern colonization were now success IN virginia
Major Gregory redclivered his welcome ad
dress to large audience 10 the evening. The
bapuuct last night, presided over by u. b.
Teunant, was brilliant aud enthusiastic. The
Sneakers included General Harry Heth. The
Queen and Prince of Wales we're toasted with
rJyai honors The celebration was a success:
throughout, and will be repeated next year
Lord Derry sent coDgratulatory telegram
DR.. }. r. McDcarmau, who was assaulted
and robbed by two men at his home at Pam
phlin City, last week, has since died OF the In
iuries he then received. A negro man nancd
John 6. CULVER has been arrested as.one o
the murdercrs, and the evidence is so strons
| against him that threats Of yDching him have
| hnnp ,pado
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The Maryland Coal Company has suspende
shipments from Cumberland.
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

At the Cumberland Presbyterian Genera
Assembly 10 session at Bowling Green, yester
day, the Committee CD Overtures submitted {
report concerning the validity of Roman Cath
olic baptism, which was discussed at grea
length. 10 it's action the Assembly decided
the Romau Church is not orthodox, aud con
sequenty It's baptism is Invalid; but 10 addition
to this, it was agreed that the matter must res
finally to the church session to which the candl
date applies for admission.
10 the Convention of the Am erican Baptis
Association at Buffalo, N. Y, yesterday, tn.
delegation from the Southern Baptist Conven
ton was received, aud fraternal addresses dc
hvered. The following officers were elected
President, Rev. w. Barnas Sears. ID. d., Vir
GINA; Vice Presidents Rev. E, }. Robinson
b. d., Rhode Island; Rev. &. w. Monthrop
D. d., Illinois; Recording Secretary, Rev
Henry s. Burrage, Maine.
A week ago country merchant Of Abbevillt
S. c., pamed HarmaD, and bis wife were
found murdered 10 their bed. The negro muir
dercrs, four in number, had attempted to fir,
the premises, but failed. They were arrested
and fully identified. The crime caused much
excitement, and yesterday they were taket
from the sheriff and shot. Three hundred
persons were present at the execution. One
hundred shots were hred.
Samuel johnson, colored man, testified be-
fore the committee investigating the Govern
ment Asylum for the lnsaue, yesterday, that he
suffered so from the cold while in the iron
ward of the Institution that his toes became
fro zeo and fell from him. He took off hi.
shoes in the ommittee room and displayed his
toeless feet to members OF the committee.
Secretary R,beson having complained that
the House Naval Committee had treated him
uufairy, the committee have informed him
that they will hear him or any person who de
sires to testify as to any matters under lnVcsti
CATION by the committee. They have not de-
cided, however to hold the Investigations with
open doors, as requested by Mr.. Robesop.
Levi Slime, the juror in the Yost murder
case, on trial at Pottsville, Pa, who has been
ill for the past week, died yesterday. His
death will cause a great delay in the trial /,
which cannot be resumed until July. The
present Jury will be discharged.
The Khedive of Egypt provides daily feast
for the cats of Cairo, at the great Mosque, and
great is the tumult at the hour of prayer, when
they all rush to the distributing priest for their
allowance.
A pas sepger car on the Louisville Nashville
and Great Southern Railroad was thrown from
the track yesterday morning pear Glasgow, KY.
and thirty persons were injured. Among these
was ex. Gov. Leslie.
An immense meeting was held ct Phiadel
phia last night to take action toward sustaining
the Centennial Comm ssioners 10 their refusal
to open the Exhibition on Sunday.
10 Stamboul there are tweDty-four places Of
business where Circassian beauties are sold.
A nice one costs $50 lire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

The stream of tramps that passes through
this city regularly twice year, going South
10 the fall and north in the spring, continues
to run longer this spring than ever before, and
there has hardly been day since the COM
mencement of warm weather that one or more
of those who compose it have not given US
call. Some of them seem to be pretty good
fellows, and an exchange makes the following
ingenious plea for them:
'Tramps are men who 70 from place to
place through the country, gathering and dis.
seminatiug, of course, great amount OF useful
information. relying mainly upon the public
hospitality tor their temporary maintenance
never wearing on, their welcome by long So
iourn 10 one place. never interfering in politics,
and carefully and consoientiously abstaioiug from
all agitation of the labor question in any OF its
phases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

Railroad fares from Washington. to the Ma
tional Political Conventions have been fixed
at the following rates: TO Cincinnati, at
SIS IS, from June 5th to 18Th, coupons going
god until 18th, inclusive returning, good un'
I'll June 25th inclusive. For the ST. Louis
Convention, tickets will besold at S23.25 from
June 18th to Goth, inclusive; coupons going
good until June 18th, inclusive, aud returning
coupons good until July lO;h, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25
The Baltimore Gazette says: IA cores

The Baltimore Gazette says: "A cores
pondent asks us one or two questions; hrst :
"When was Governor Walker, of Virginia.
nominated Tor the Presidency by conVeutlon'
or even newspaper That we cannot an
swer. We have heard the suggestion once or
twice. The second question is as follows. Is
it exactly proper to call Governor walker
beautifully" Entirely SO. The word DE-
scribes exactly Governor Walker. Zinc look
ing, !" Handsome" or pretty would not DO
at all. Governor Walker is simply beautiful.
President or not, beautiful or pretty, Governor
Walker was mainly Instrumental 10 relieving
Virgioia from Radical msrulc, aud thereby
has endeared himself forever to her people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

The Legislature of Texas has, it is reported,
adopted the idea of Mr.. Z. U. Williams, OF
this State, and passed law afixlug penalty
of one hundred dollars for each offence, to pro-
hibit the use of protane language within hear
ing of any dwelling house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

While the examination of witness before a
Congressional Investigating Committee was in
progress day before yesterday he refused to
testify further on the ground that if he did go
he ,uld have to implieate himself. re-
cues, was made to the Attorney General for
immunity for this witness, and the following re-
spouse was received:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
WASHINGTON, May %, 1876.
Hon. r. +. GIBSON. Chairman. &c, Houss of
Representatives: -
SlR-Your request 10 relation to immunity
to Mr.. Seelye Was before the President aud
Cabiuet to-day. The President had been mott
fed that several members Of your committee
are not 10 favor of the immunity. It is not
deemed best to grant it. Yours respectfully,
EDWARDS PIRREPoNT,
Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

President Grant yesterday nominated Ed
ward f. Beae of the District of Columbia TO
be Minister to Austria. Mr.. Beae was form
ly resident of California, but for some years
has lived in Washington. 1t is stated that he
is a warm, personal friend of the President and
lis wealthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

In Norfolk it took two days to determine the
result of the primary election F.; in this city it
took until half past three o'clock on the after
noon of the day succeeding the election to count
the vote, but in Richmond the names Of the
successful candidates were announced in two
hours after the polls were closed. 1t is to be
hoped that the example of Richmond will be
followed 10 this city to-day,
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Municipal Taxation.

AN ACT to ascertain the basis OF municipal
taxation on real estate in cities ADD towns.
(Approved March -, 1876
Be it enacted by the General Assembly,
Tha. in any city or town as to which the law
makes no provision, by its charter or other
wise for the assessment Of real estate for mum;
cipal taxation, the Cou oci thereof may levy The
municipal tax imposed on the real estate situat.
ed therein upon the basis Of the last assessment
therco! made Tor the purposes OF STATE taxation,
and in all cases, unless 1t be otherwise special
ly provided, the assessment of real estate 10
cities aud towns made by the State assessors
shall be the assessment OF said property upon
which shall be based all municipal taxatiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

The Radical Conventions 10 Minnesota, Ne
braska, Kansas, Illinois and Missouri, ycstcr-
day, appointed Blaine delegates to the Clncln-
natl Convention, and it is now thought that
Mr.. Blaine will certainly receive the Radical
nomination for President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, MAY 25. 1879.

The House special committee appointed to
inquire into the judicial conduct of Andrew
Wylie, one of the Judges of the District of
Columbia held preliminary meeting ysster-
day, and decided to begin the taking OF testl-
mony on Saturday next. The Judge, says the
Baltimore American, is charged by Albert
Grant, of Washington, with having ruled against
his interests 10 suit in which he is the de.
feudant of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Connecticut His charges are
quite serious. aud if sustained show Wylie to
be an unfit person to wear the judicial ermine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

The President Of the State Radical CoDven-
ton of New Hampshire, in bis speech yester
day, said "tbe rebel Democracy now, as in
1856, exulted n the prospect of obtaining by
fair means or by foul every electoral vote south
of Mason aud Dixou's line Wheo the Con
servatve voters of the South are spoken of 10
such terms, is it any wonder they strive tc
elect their friends 10 the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

At the Alabama Republican Convention
which assembled at Montgomery Yesterday,
Foster Blodgett, of Georgia, was present. ADD
was received with eclat. Most of the delegate,
present we're internal revenue collectors, post
masters, and clerks and deputies from the Uni
ted States marshals office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

They have adroit thieves 10 Washington.
The street lamps in that city We're extingushed
yesterday morning at two o'clock. Between
that hour and daylight thief cut a hole in the
plate glass show window of store under the
Metropolitan Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue,
aud stole several suits of clothes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25
Taft aud PierrepOnt.

NEW York, May 25.--Ex-Auoguey Geuer.
al Plerrel ont yesterday informed reporter
that be and Attorney General Taft were here
10 connection With the case Of Chas. L., Law
renee, and that he would start tor England 10
about 20 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25

Mrs. James Brooks, vice regent OF Mount
Vernon from New York, has resigned, AID
Mrs. Howard Townsend, Of Troy, N. T., has
been appointed 10 her place. Mrs. Governor
Plckens, OF South Carolina, another vice re-
gent, who came on to attend the meeting OF the
vice regents, was taken sick 10 Washington
hut is improving.