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National Republican., 1876-01-01
A BRILLIANT ROBBERY.
Mvstery and Chloroform.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-During last night
thieves effected IN entrance into Benedict Bros
jewelry store, under the Grand Central Hotel,
and, on some pretence or other, manage disarm
the suspicious of the men in charge, chloroform-
ing them when favorable opportunity occurred,
and robbed the safe Of 900 worth of jewelry
and diamonds. A posse Of detectives are now at
work on the case.
MYSTERY ABOUT 1T.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-There is much mys-
terry surrounding the robbery Of Benedict Bros
store The store Is situated under the Grand
Central hotel and is connected with the latter
by glass door leading into the reading room.
This door was fastened with q common bolt, but
this was deemed sufficient as two clerks are re-
quired to sleep in the rear part Of the store dur
At about f:so o'clock this morning one of the
clerks employed in the store went there as usual
to arrange the stock, and was astonsed 70 nnd Us
two guardians still asleep. He had some dimculty
in awakening them, and then found that their Pill
lows were saturated with some liquid, evidently
chloroform. A search Of the premises revealed
the fact that the door leading into the MOTEL Was
open and that the safe, which was within few feet
ofthe spot where clerks slept, had been opened with
o broken key, which was In the cash drawer, and
number Of silver watches and articles Of JeMelry
of various descriptions, and valued at between
"a 600 and 5000, had been carried of. The bur
glars also secured $250in greenbacks, which were
n the case drawer. The investigation made Dy
the detectives failed to discover single clue 10
the identity Of the thieves, There was not the
slightest mark OF violence on the door leading from
m bofe
National Republican., 1876-01-01
WHISKY FRAUDS.
Arrest of Hssing, Of the "zsitung," and
Others -

CH1cAao Dec a.-Mr. A. @. iiiesing, leader of
the opposition party, candidate for county treas
urer at the last election and manager of the Staats
zeituno. was waited upon this afternoon by
deputy United States marshal with a warrant,
arrested and taken before United States Commis-
sioner Phil. Hayne on charge of conspiracy to
defraud the revenue of the United States in con-
nection with the whisky ring. The Commissioner
fixed his hail al 00o, which he furnished. Ex-
Police SUPERINTENDENT Jacob Rehm was also ar
rested and rave bonds in the same amount b.
II. Miller. fhe retiring county treasurer, and ia
cob Mintby former deputy collector, were both
Ukewise srrested and gave bonds in the sum Of
10000 each. The general allegation is conspiracy
to defraud the revenue laws and violation Of
the same. The specific allegations have not been
made known.
THE ISrER-ocEAN's WHISKY ARTICLE.
CU1c,ao Dee. s1.-Charles H. Ham, in letter
to the Times. denies that he was the author of the
article on whisky frauds, recently published in
the Inter ocean, attacking Secretary Bristow.
He declares he did not inspire or instigate it, and
knew nothing of it until after it appeared. Re-
ferrng 10 articles in several Eastern papers which
attem5t 10 connect the Inter Oceans criticisms of
Secrefary RristoW's course with the removal of
Ham from the ONCE of appraiser Of merchandise
m This mort MT. Ham declares the articles called
attacks were inspired by no such reasons, and be-
gan long before the removal took place.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
A Gnod Present.

II don't know" said she, "of any thing better
to give him than q good box of cigars" and she
dropped into Roses Palace Cigar Store and
secured an elegant brand Of the old CONSIDERS and
took them home. When John Mix saw those
cigars brought home, and saw them laid on the
table, and saw his own name on the box, he Just
Jumped out Of his chair and stood on one feot and
hugged himself and then sat down and laughed
and eiggled to himself. Then he jumped up and
stood on one foot and hugged his wife, then stosd
on both and hugged himself and then sank back
into the chair and laughed and giggled and called
for the box, and she gave him one on the ear for
'tactinc upr a she called IL
National Republican., 1876-01-01
ouR MINERAL WEALTH.
~ fha prarinua Nafola

NNFRAsc1sco, Dec. als-J. ]. Valentine, gen.
efai agent of Wells, Fargo & Co., publishes the
annual statement of the produetOn.of the precious
metals i'm the state snas Territories west of the
Missouri river, inclnding British 1Columbia and
shows .an.ageregate yield Of $50 OS7, being an
eIcessofs "a is7 sszoyer 1874 which was the great
est nrev{ons annual yield In the history Of this
coast. The yield in NsvaSa, Colorado Mexico,
fncrse sesd while In California, Idaho, Utah and
Washington territories It decreased. The in
crease is actual, except for Mexico, Oregon and
as comnered with other years, the regular pro-
duct being accounted for and that reported
hitherto omitted. The decrease in California is,
for nIacer and hydraulic mining. The present
prospect indicates aggregate yield Of 900
Tor is7s, of which. Nevada will doubtless produce
s5o OOO oOO
National Republican., 1876-01-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Animal Elsction Of oHcsrs-

Germania Lodge, No. Is, G. Of p, have elected
the following officers for the ensuing term: Chas
Thielicker, e. c.; ]. H Heiners, V. e.; c. Fried.
rich, p; Edward Brown, NJ. Of E; J. G. Devan-
tier, K. OF f. and s.; F. Rose, NJ. Of F.; Edward
Brown, F. F. Meyer, G. Eckert, Chas. Thielicker
and VIM. Stetterer, representatives to the Grand
Lodge.
annual election Of oficers, with the following re-
suit: Past Chancellor, NJ. McNulty; V. O., ], S.
Finch; Prclate, ]. K. Watt; K. of r. and s, W.
Brown; NJ. Of E. Past Chancellor ]. T. Moling;
Al. at A, W. T. MarkwRrd; !. G., G. g. Camp
bell; o. G., Past Chancellor James Gass; repre-
sentatives, Past Chancellors J. J, MOlng, NJ. Nc
Nulty, J. B. Daughton, G. W. q. Rohrer and J.
GaSs,
National Republican., 1876-01-01
DISTRICT NOTES.
Awarding ofCOntrsets for Supplies.

The Offices Of the District Government were
closed yesterday at noon and will remain so until
Monday next.
The Commissioners yesterday received from the
War department, on requisition, the necessary
ammunition and the loan of ordnance with which
the District Of Columbia artillery, Captain J. H.
Hanneman last night fired a centennial salute of
thirty seven guns from ArmOry square lot.
CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES.
The District Commissioners have made the fol-
lowing awards for supplies for the District Gov
eminent for the year ending December 81 1876
Glass No. l.-StatiOnery-To Warren Choate &
was awarded to VIM BaIlantyne. Glass No. q
Blank forms and printing-To r. Beresford.
Glass No. 3.-SchOol boOks-To VIM Ballantyne
Glass No. 4IFuniture-TO J. W. Mcknight &
Co.. except school furniture, which was awarded
TO VIM. Ballantyne. Glass No. 6-Hardware-To
W. W. Rapley, stoves and stove fixtures, viz:
items 1e ~ 81 81 is. 40, 80, o., g. l24, LIS, 126
ware, items 30 TO SO, and 1873, to Walton Bros,
hose Fire Department. To Joseph Savage an the
other articles included in this class. Glass No.
SIass No. T@Dry Goods|To VAN Ro6inson &
20. CIass s-Boots and Shoes-TO Francis Prott
Glass No. 9.-Drugs, Chemicals &e-To T. ID.
Gilman Se So and das2SfSGEierymT as2 Tby. Mat. m
The 0. her items Of this class. Glass No. ll-Lum-
her and building materiale-TO.H. :. Johnson
brick, items to :; 70 Evans Bros. & Co, cement
items of this class, except tree boxes and tree
etakes being items ], u, rs and l9, for which no
contracts viii be made At present: Class No. Il
TO Joseph @. Carroll Glass No. 14.-Iee-To
william ii, Yerkes. Glass No I6-Lamps-
Item 10 II, / Gregory; TO Robinson Bros, lamp
poets and miscellaneous castings.
NOBODY should 90 to church or public meeting,
hacking away and disturbing the preacher or
orator with their cough. Use DR.. Bulls Cough
National Republican., 1876-01-01
VeQetine,

There is probably no blood-purlfying remedy in
existence that has attained q greater reputation
for efficacy than Vegetine. 1t is considered in
fallible in all diseases which emanate from i'm
pure blood, and the testimonials which the pro-
pretors have received from all parts Of the coun-
try testify to its efficacy. Vegetne is sold by all
respectable druggists, and we can truthfuliy
recommend II to all who are AFFLICTED with dis
eases that emanate from he blood.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
W. ". Rurdetta q Co.

are in the market with large assortment OF
carpetings and oil-cloths, which they are selling
at remarkably low prices. They have also one Of
the largest stocks Of linen and silk handkerchief
silks, hannels, blankets and white goods in the
city, and those in need of these articles would do
we'll to call on the firm before purchasing else
where The Messrs. Burdette Co. are enter
prising merchants, and have built up q large
business strictly by honesty and fair dealing
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Lilliken's Hotel,

corner Tenth and E streets northwest, is one of
the most popular hotels in the city. The accom-
modations are first class, and the table is sup
piled with the delicacies of the season. 1t is
most convenient for transient boarders, being
within easy access Of the street railroads and tho
boarders can be accommodated. There is no bar
attached to this hotel
National Republican., 1876-01-01
OITY ITEMS.
FORTY YEARS, ExPKRIKNcE

fORIY TEARb' ExPEHIENCE
have testt the virtues Of DR.. Wisfar's Balsdm of
wa Cherry, and It is now acknowledged to be
the best remedy extant for pulmonary and lung
diseases, embracing the whole range from slight
cold to tettled consumption. Were It not for its
merits, II wsuld long since have "died, and made
no sign" Fifty cents and 81 bottle large bottles
much the cheaper.
TIRED NATURES SWEET RRsToRER, BALMY
= SLEEP
But there are times when this .Renewer of
Strengths denied rs, times when our minds and
bodies have been SO overworked and are 90 worn
out that we 'woo the drowsy god in vain.n The
Peruvian Syrup ian Iron Tonic) renews our
strength, and makes our rest sweet and refresh
ing.
THuRsToS's ivory PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily VIII keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-nve and fifty cents per bottle.
JouvES's INoDoRoUs KID-GLovE CLEANER
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. twenty-five cents per bottle.
THoNPsoN's PoMADE OPTIME is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-fve
and ffty cents per bottle.
Wills STRRNeTHENISe PLAsTERs are the
very best All sold by druggists.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Erie Railroad.

NEW YORK, Dec. sl-The receiver of the Erie
Railway Company to-day filed his reports of the
receipts and payments of the company for the
months of September, October and November,
1875 For the two former months the report shows
The receipts to be s4,4ls, ,2l29o, and payments
1910 34l is leaving balance Of ~, ,871s1. The
report for the month of November shows the re-
ceipts to be g. 5S4 and payments " 066
leaving balance of s51s, ,171.62.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Bashful Young Mem.

This being leap year, some young gentlemen
are somewhat anxious as to their matrimonial
prospects, while others are desirous Of returning
the compliments Of the season to theirlady friends,
and permitting them to enjoy the privilege Of
making New.::Year calls Of which they have the
monopoly for three successive years. Looking at
affairs in this latter aspect, Messrs. Charles WI
kinson, Hendrick L. Lewis and Herbert d. Kane
will be gratfed to sse their lady friends and ac-
quaintances at No. 1909 H street northwest, be-
tween the hours Of 10 q. m. and 3p. m. This is
generosity unsurpassed.
Benson and ~ III rhomas Eili he n,eased ~ =. -
ceiye their lady friends at No. 1910 street north
west.
Messrs. James Ryan and Thomas Masterson
viii be pleased to receive their lady friends and
acquaintances at the northeast corner Of q and
Twelfth streets northwest,
National Republican., 1876-01-01
0uabsr,s csntenuiaI.

QUEBEC Dec a.-A Centennial celebrationin
connection with tho repulse Of the Americans
before this city December 81 ITS, is the order Of
the day, A grand ball takes place at the citadel
tonight and in connection with this aroyal salute
will be fred ut midnight The house in st. Louis
street in which the remains Of General Montgom-
cry were laid out Is suitably decorated and will
be illuminated tonight.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
MARRIED.

6RlCE-QUIGLEY.-On December %. at the
Boyle, CHARLES H. GRACE and SALLIE A. QUIG-
LEY. botn Of this city.
FREEBURN-GwrNN.-O December "a, In
Elmira, n. T.. by the Bey Dr. Mann, q. FREE
BuHN. Of Washington, DC, and NELLY GwISS,
McEwRN-HAvENNER December "a, at
the Metropolitan M. Z. church, Dy Rev. Dr. j. P.
Newman. CLAnRNCE II. MCEMEN and BETTE
HAyENNER, beth Of this city,
National Republican., 1876-01-01
New York Police Commissioners Removed.

NEW YORK, Dec. a.-Police Commissioner
Matsell and Disbecker erelremoved from office
this afternoon by Mayor IWiekham, and Messrs:
Dewitt C. wheeler.and Joel B. Erhardt were iap-
pointed commissioners in their places. Formal
notices of removal were sent to Matsell and Dis
becker and the new commissioners took the pre-
scribed oath of office.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Special Notice,

In addition to my usual stock of imported
hosiery, fine underwear and general furnishings,
have some elegant and useful fancy goods and
toilet articles for holiday presents suitable for
ladies and gentlemen.
ANNIE K. HUMPHREY, Agent,
40 Tenth street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS,

The National Theatre-Around the World.
At 2 O'Clock to-day there will be at the Ma
tional an "Around the Worldn matinee, and in
the evening the engagement of the Kiralfy COM
bination will close. Monday night, "The Two
Orphans
National Republican., 1876-01-01
And Welcomed the Coming Year.
Scenes and Incidents Of ths Event.

Watch Meetings i'm the Methodist
Men In Conn
ciI-Renewal ofsolemn Pledgos-Men
About Town-The Fire Department.
General Effort to Usher in tho Cen
tennfaI King.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Theatre Comique.

A grand matinee at the Comique at o'clock
will attract 4 crowded house. In the evening
fine programme will be given. "Jack the Giant
Killer" will pleaseithe children and those Of q
larger growth,
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Tayler 4 Young. 442 Ninth Street Northwest,

VIII receive their friends and patrons during the
present year at the above place, where they can
purchase slate mantels of the handsomest design
and finish, also stoves, ranges, house furnishing
and tin ware at the lowest prices ever offered in
this city. They are also prepared to Furnish the
St. George range, with elevated ovens, which for
baking and heating has no equal in the market.
frat har all
National Republican., 1876-01-01
Boss Tweed in Havana.

Hon. William NJ. Tweed has authorized NJ
Goldstein, the proprietor of the California Cigar
Store, No. Gil Pennsylvania avenue, under the
Metropolitan hotel, regardless Of expense, to
tobacco called "rhe Boss" to be sold at S5 per
hundred, or five cents each, equal to any ten-cent
cigar sold In the District. These cigars will be
sold at the California Cigar Store, No. GIL Penn
sYlYania avenue. under the METROPOLITAN hotel.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
SovsreiRns Of Industry.

Columbia Council, s. Of l., last night elected
Alonzo Bell, ESQ.,, chief clerk OF the Interior De-
partment, president for the Centennial year."
and Gen. r. o. Murry vice president; Professor
Department, treasurer. This council Is one ofthe
foremost In the District.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

"reminiscences of the Genital Station.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
DIE D.

bRoWN.-On December %, at 7:3o a. m, IsA;
the late Caroline brown. aged sixteen years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
ID street southeast, Sunday afternoon as O'Clock.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

Mr.. william seouper's A-A-Men.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

No Vicious Dogs Need Apply for Court
Favor-How Mrs. Finn Wanted Her
Daughter to Marry-A Light Weight
Lover-How John Boggs Ate . Wing.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
THE OLD AND new.
Observation-Disclosures

HGW We BID Alden 10 the Departing
National Republican., 1876-01-01
VOICES FROM THE PIT.
.EiiIIlr THIfl pIrEg II JAIL.
A BOY WITHOUT A TIN HORN.

A RECEPTION AT CASTLE CROCKER.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
ITRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE 18TH DAY or
Norvsu W. Burcnell,

On motion OF the plaintiff by Messrs. Bell q
etone, ns st.ornsys, - ~ oruerea ,nss tne eeisna-
or before the hrst rue-day occurring forty days af
with ~ In case OF default. !
By the Court: True cogyJTssssr;, Tssssr;,es c,.,s =.
81 JOE 4ARSA1ps Assis.ao. Clerk. delz-F3V
National Republican., 1876-01-01

Gasoline Compared With Gun2owder.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

NOBODY should go to church or public meeting,
hacking away and disturbing the preacher or
orator with their cough. Use DR.. Bulls Cough
Srrup at onee. II only costs Is cents bottle.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

VIHIS Is To GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
i subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of ths Dtstrics Of Columois, holding spe-
cial term, letters Of administration on the per-
sonal estate Of RoBERr BzLLEw, late o. Dlstrict
sgsinst the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof 70
me subscrfber or before the 18th day Of Decem-
BE- next; they NAV otherwise by Law be excluded
nom all benefit Of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Deeem-
ber. lGA HENRY kEOU6H,
de2p Wsgs Administrator. /.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
The District Commissioners efice.

4 Chance for BashfuI Young Men
Sketches About the District by our
Reporters-M MANY Items OF Local In
terest-Here, There and Everywhere.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
GENERAL NEWS OF THECITY

MEETING OF The BOARD OF HEt.IaM.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
STEAMSHIP LINES.

THE and sEABOARD COAST
u Ing COMPANY OF ID. @.
STEAMERS LADY OF THE LAKE AND JANE
MOSELEY.
For Eolfolk, Connecting with Lines for
Boston, Providence and New York.
On n and after MONDAY, septem- FS@~ h
per %, 1870 thekteamer Lazy of the
Lake viii make three trips weekly
between Washington and Norfolk.
Leave Washington Monday. Wednesday and FRI
Day 1t p. m. Leave Norfolk Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday At d. m. Fare to Norfolk, ~. Round
trip, g. Tickets good until used.
Steamer John ". Thompson. for Potos
mac River Landings.
The Company having placed this new and
elegant steamer on the route, she VIII, on and
after TUESDAY, October d. make semi-weekly
trips tstoppins at all the principal landings,) as
TUESDAY-Leaye Washington at 7 s. m, going
o Currtoman; returniT g, arrive In Washington
FRfDAY-Leave Warrington At 70. m, going to
Currioman, and on SATURDAY. continuing down
% Cone river; returning, arrive In Washington
All freight for river landings must positively be
For Tickets, staterooms or information, apply At
the ONCE ofthe Company, under Metropolitan Bank
Fifteenth street, opposite the Treasury. oes-ly
National Republican., 1876-01-01

MERCHANTS s11Hisa LINE oF STEAMSHIPS
WARRINGTON AND NEW YORK.
sfsssHsl sns soHs afs sissSs siifsSss ss s.s t
regulaF WEKKLY TRIPS gETWEEG
NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON
and 6EQRGETOWN, a. eollows: Leave New York
nom Pier q, East liver, every Saturday at p. N.
Leave Geergetown every Friday at q N: and
FOR rnii inSormsfion apply to B. p. A. DEN
HAN, business once and wharf, So Water street,
6esrgetown, or At the ofice Of the president near
jaii-n President.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

Just before midnight band of the choice spirits
Of the Washington Yacht Club assembled with
the fully-expressed purpose Of making night OF
it." and that they succeeded in their intentions
hundreds Of credible witnesses are willing to tes-
tify. They had with them an ample supply Of
Centennial powder and mouthpiece for the com
ssBaby waker," the property of the club, and one
Of the chief ornaments of the beautiful yacht
,,entiemsn Ala annie dnfx IN taur sSout town
and maintained the reputation its name would
imply. If there was o Sleeping baby within half
o dozen squares Of its loud-toned voice they Will
in the town, and they did not forget the NATIONAL
RKPuBLIcAN n in their rounds.
National Republican., 1876-01-01
CONDENSATION OF LAND IN THE
~ COUNTY OF WASHINGTON.

EseISEER's OPYIcE, DISTRICT OF CoLUMBIA,l
wAsHIseroN, December Is, 1875. !
Notice is hereby given Of proposed condemns-
ton Of land In the county Of Washington, being
ofN. r. Ohipman O. Company's property, Mount
Pleasant, for the construction Of gravel pit and
inlet.
The plat 10 On hle in this once, and may be con-
suited BY All parties interested.
BY order Of the Commissioners OF the District Of
Columbia. r. L. HO4lE,
gineer Of the District Of Columbia. decn
National Republican., 1876-01-01

"Stand up" said his Honor to William Mcwhite
And William arose in the dIngy court-light,
With bump on his nose and cash on his brow
Which he had caught on the fly in q brawlng
street row.
sswilliam, you've sores on your nose and blood on
your face;
From your toes to your head you are filed with
disgrace;
You are q man Of the werld, Oh, William
McWhite,
You must loiter in jail for tedious fortnight
Then William sat down on bench in the dock,
Looked cross-eyed at the Court and cross-eyed at
the clock;
And his Honor, frowning sternly on the crooked
display,
Extended the sentence to a month and day.
A BOY WITHOUT HORN.
"Boy," said the Court, as his face became radi-
ant with a emile Of triumph, shave you got q tin
horn in your pecket?''
mo, Stree" returned the boy, with startled
look.
"You are on oath now; look me square in the
eye. Have you got tin horn anywhere about
your person?'
- sUpon honor sir, haven't"
"No, Stree"
.Did you ever have any other boys horn?"
II didn't"
Ibid you aid or abet the blowing of horns on
ChristmasH Look me straight in the eye, boy.
mo, sir-ee-bob."
"Here," !" said his honor, drawing a nickel from
his vest pocket and handing 1t to the prisoner,
'.you NAV be guilty of breaking windows, OF grid
ling shade trees, or Of murder for all know, but
whenever find boy who had respect enough for
the public peace of this city resist touching his
tin horn on Christmas last, want to make hi,
acquaintance" -"Daniel," said his Honor, turning
to the janitor, ..get my carriage, and take this
precious cherub home to his mother and give her
my compliments" And Daniel and the boy
haA az ha nrarrfnfn anFa
of boys in the entrance who had profaned the
sacredness of Christmas day by their fendish
blasts.
SHE DID NOT IMBIBE.
National Republican., 1876-01-01

"What did you steal those peanuts for, b Jy?"
said the Court TO O ragged little fellow with one
coat sleeve gone. "If I must tell you, suppose
must" said the young rascal, with a curl TO his
lip. "Jack Wood bet me that i couldn't get two
quarts into one pants pocket, and when have my
pants in my boots and hole in my pocket take
a peanut stand Of your own," said his Honor;
and don't know Of any surer way Of your getting
trade by which to earn the capital to start your.
self in the business. Make Il three months, clerk
/ think he will learn how to carry water by that
time"
National Republican., 1876-01-01

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
i subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court ef the District Of Columbia, holding spe-
the personal estate Of SARAH BELLkw, late Of Dis
trict OF Columbia, deceased. All persons having
eisims sgainst the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the su bscriber, ON or before the 18th day OF De-
cember next: they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benedt fthe said estate.
ber ISIS HENRY KEOU6H,
de2e.WSws Administrator, d. b. ",
National Republican., 1876-01-01

Last evening Mrs. Rines' elegant parlors were
specially illuminated in honor of the nations cee.
brstion and to welcome in the first year Of the
new century of American independence. The
parlors were filled with distinguished company
ofladies and gentlemen, and the celebration con-
sisted of charades appropriate to the festival
dancing and music. The scene was q beautiful
one throughout the evening, and ut II the year
1875 received its parting adieus and the glorious
new welcomed n