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National Republican., 1876-11-08
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
An Effort to Revive the Lew cour-


At q meeting OF the committee appointed by
citizens Of Washington county, east OF the Ana
costa, TO consider form Of government for the
county, the old Levy Court system was fully dis
cussed. The committee appeared to consider the
following as among the pOints-to be impressed
upon the Congressional committee: Property
Qualification and actual residence in each mem
Der of the Levy Court; that the future govern
ment Of the county should be framed with no
retrospect to the territorial now existing forms
Of government, but should start anew, with
whatever improvements experience or the judg-
ment Of the committee Of Congress may deem
desirable for the ends Of good government; that
the Levy Court, or equivalent body, should con-
sist Of seven members, that being the present
number OF the school districts, which are pretty
equally and fairly divided as 10 population and
territory; that such matters the tenure of
ct1ce by members of the Levy Court, road re-
pairs, coruner's inquests, expenses of registra-
tion Of deeds, and some other details be left for
the decision OF the honorable committee, or to
future experience and legislation The com
mittee Will in person present the result Of their
inquiries and deliberations to the honorable CON-
iaittee Of Congress, and request the aid and CO.
operation Of citizens in other parts Of the county
National Republican., 1876-11-08
How A,iatic Mo.lsm, Regard the War

Ifthe Mohammedans Of India seem to regard
the Servian war and the present precarious con-
dition OF the Turkish Empire with considerable
indifference, the same charge cannot be brought
against their brethren of Arabia. We recently
published few items of news received by late
mail from Jeddab, and among them An account
OF a meeting held by the mstouafs Tor pilgrim
guidesl at Mecca, at which an important step was
taken with the ayowed intention of marking the
displeasure which the community felt at certain
acts done by the English consul at Jeddah. Now
we hear that the magnates Of Mecca have again
met together, but this time with the view to con-
slider the present position o. the war in Turkey,
and the result, as 10 the former.case has been OF
an eminenuy practical nature. It was decided
unanimously that in the existing state OF affairs
the whole of the Mohammedan world was bound
to come forward and assist, either In purse or
person, the struggling empire. .
Already the people Of Jeddah and Mecca have
responded to the call made on thern, and at the
time Of the departure Of the last mail a sum Of
$4,000 had made its way into the hands of the
treasurer at Mecca for remittance to Constanti-
nOple. The formal declaration thus made and
acknowledged in Mecca, calling on Mohsmms-
dams throughout the world to contribute TO the
support of the Turkish Empire as q religious
duty, is an event of no slight Importance Had
the appeal issued frbm the Sultan, It might have
carried even more weight with II, but issuing as
II does from d Meecs ii goes abroad with the sane
tiUn and appreciation Of all the recognized heads
Of the orthodox sects: and, moreover IL cannot
have been issued without at least the passiys
consent OF the Sultan.-R0mbdy Ga-eite
National Republican., 1876-11-08
The Unprecedented Drought in New Yorl


Mr.. Campbell, the Commissioner Of Public
Works, seems to fully appreciate the discomforts
that large city deprived Of water must endure
and promises to do all that he can to prevent such
a calamity Detailing New York. He says, Of
course that he cannot make it rain and that II is
almost as impossible for him to prevent people
from being wasteful, as usual, with the Croton
No efforts will be spared, however to correct the
evil, and the order to thepublc will DO rgidly en-
forced. People found to be wasteful of the water
after this fret warning will be deprived of the
use Of the Croton entirely by cutting of the sup
ply from their houses, factories or stores The
men employed by the Department Of Public
Works will cooperate with the police.
The assistant engineer the other day, in pass
ing down Firth avenue, saw what every one has
often seen-a hose lying on the sidewalk with the
water flowing through 1t to waste. He reminded
the owner OF the place that he was doing wrong,
and the day ssRpsnSs to down
waste as the day before, he took out his knife
and cut the hose of at the hydrant. The greatest
large number of coaches are washed daily and In
tenement-houses. where the water is often al
lowed TO run to waste all.day.
1t Is the opinion Of the head OF the Department
Of Public Works that II the people are as careful
as they ought TO be after the repeated warnings
given by him there will be no water famine. A
rainfall of nearly tive inches can always be
counted On for the month Of November, and that
would NIL the lakes and reservoirs October in
thls tocallty il generally q dry month"; and no
rainfall Of any account can be counted for the
next three weeks. But a mere shower, provided
the rain fell fast, would be great help as IL
would add many millions of gallons to the bulk
of water in the lakes. On the other hand, a slow
rain, even If 1t lasted forty eight hours would
hardly make any perceptibls difference in the
volume Of the streams.
Statistics chow that the drought of this year
has had no precedent for about fifty years. Forty
eight or fifty years ago no rain Of any account
fell in the neighborhood Of New York from the
4th of July up till December and the supply of
water for that winter was very small
At the Salem Academy observations have been
made for the last twenty two years and the record
preserved ct the Smithsonian Institute These
observations show that nothing like the present
drought has been experienced in Southern New
York during all that time.-N. Y. World.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
AMUsEMENTs.
National Theatre.

'Henry Tvs was repeated at the National last
night with the inimitable Ben De Bar Is Fall
staff. The play is presented to the best aivan-
tagc BY q strong company, and lovers Of hedrama
and artistic acting are well repaid for visit to
the theatre. Mr.. De Bar is supported by sach
actors as Mr.. Louis j.. James, a glorious Prince
Hal; M e.. L. Farwen. fiery Hotspur; Mr..
Edwin Varrey, kingIy Henry, and Mrs q. G.
Germon. perfect Dame Quickley. The play
will be repeated To- night, and tomorrow aud Fri
day mig btsShe comedy Of ..The Merry Wives OF
Windsor will be performed.
Ford's Opera House.
"Uncle Toms Cabin is drawing good houses
at Ford's Miss Clara Cole is winning approba-
tion in her role as Topsey, and the Jubilee Sing
ers form an attractive feature Of the entertain
ment. The drama will be performed every night
during he week. There will be matinee this
afternoon.
Theatre Comiqus.
"The Hidden Hand" will be played at the
Theatre Comique tonight. Lizzie and Harry
Brshan, Messrs. Crosby and Elder, Miss Blanche
Selwin and Mr.. Benjamin Guilford, are among
the engagements for this week. This is Mr. Karl
Lind's last week. Miss Eloise Allen is retained.
Matinee this afternoon.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Tha Bosfou Latin sehnnl.

The Boston Latin Schooi, which Is soon to eele
brate its centenary, is Q peculiar Institution Of
New England, and one in which the Common.
wealth OF Massachusetts takesa Just pride. 1t
furnishes today, psrhsPs,, the most thorough
schooling In the rudiments of a classical educa-
tIon that can be obtained anywhere in this eoun-
try, answering more nearly to the idea OF the
English public schools in Its currioulum-not in
other respects-tLan sry ofits rivals. 1t has had
more influence upon the fortunes Of Massachu-
sets than any other Institution Of learning ex-
cept Harvard college. Among the Americans
famous in history who studied there were Cotton
Mather,. BENJAMIN Franklin, Samuel Adams
John Hancock, Peter Fsneuii, Charles Summer
N. p. Willis, Z. w. Emerson, Charles Francis
Adams. James Freeman Clarke, Edward Everett
Hale, Wendell Phillips, w. NJ. Evarts, John
Lothrop Motley and many others. It has fur.
nished 10 Harvard college i've presidents and to
Massachusetts, six GOyernOrs and i've chief
justices. The proposed centenary Is TO celebrate
the opening Of the school on the sth Of November,
1T7o after the evacuation Of Boston by the British
forces The whole history Of the school stretches
over period Of 24O years.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
A Useful Invention.

At the Centennial Colonel A. P. Dickey,
Racine, Wisconsin, received the first prize
and medal for fan mill. An exhibition of
the practical working of this machine is
worthy Of mention. The 'Young Giant" Is a
specimen made for the Centennial Exhibi-
ton, OF California Red wood, with silver
plated gearings, occupying a space Of only ~
feet in length and 215 feet in width, and is
valued at $50. It carried through some fine
Kansas wheat, from as to so bushels per
kour, separating It into three grades. The
Kansas fultz Of first grade looked like the
prize Australian, with no appearance of the
wcavel. Farmers lose from ten to fifteen
cents per bushel by not grading their own
wheat, giving this great profit to the middle
men, when by the use of one of these fans,
costing s2S and $50 apiece, freight free from
Maine to Georgia, they will save the cost of
the machine the first year. Its merits over
others cf this class are its compactness as
above given, its neatness and beauty of finish,
its roiseless motion and great simplicity.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Death q Polica oRcar.

Hr. Thomas Snee, RR old and respected men,
Der OF the Metropolitan police force, died Monday
night Of paralysis at bis residence. No. 139 Six
and.a-half street southSest. Mr.. Snee was .
nstiFe of Ireland, came TO this city when quite
young, and was appointed on the police force on
April z, 1854. His health hscams impaired by
active duty, and he assumed the duties Of station
keeper, witch position he held at the Fifth (Cen.
trail precinct station at the time Of his death
Mr.. Snee was greatly liked and respected for HIS
integrity, lGsthiul performance OF duty, and many
good qualitiss- He was in his fOFty-eigllth year
E1G Leaves q Site and several chldsrn y
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Washington Flour.

Nessrs. Desrs7, Cisssl & Weleh, manufacturers
Of the celebrated James S. Welch' family sour
and Hers Swiss patent process, and who re-
eeiyed the highest premium for flour at the Cen.
tennial Exhibition, have been requested by the
Centennial Commissioners to allow their exhibit
Of -four to remain on exhibit for one year longer
III goods that have received the highest pre-
miums and medals OF honor will be transferred
TO the Main Building. This is source of infinite
pleasure and pride 10 the people Of the District,
and is q volume OF praise in behalf OF our encr.
getic friends, Deener, Cissel Welch.
CHILDREENs SUITS. Received this Hsek
Boys Suits. We offer very great
Youths Suits. bargains We flyite
Young Mems Suits. parents and guar Iians
Young Mems Prince Al TO examine our goods
bert Frock Goats, with and prices.
NOAH WALKER & Co..
- 625 PennsNlNania aYenue.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
CITY ITEMS.

SLATE AND MARBLE MASrKLs. new and ele-
giant designs, over my different styles, at Ham
ilton Pearson's, Ninth and d streets.
LATRoBE STevEs, Ranges and Grates. al
styles, at Hamilton s. Psarson'e, Ninth and ID
streets.
Is Your LIYE WORM 10 CEsTsf-Sickness
prevails everywhere, and everybody complains OF
some disease during their life. When sick, the
object is TO get we'll; now to say plainly that no
person in this world that is suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such as
Indigestion, Costiyeness, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Heart Burn, Palpitation Of the Heart,
Depressed Spirits, Biliousness, &c, can take
GREENs AUGUST FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go 10 your druggist
and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it.
you. CHAs; SToTT Co,
Wholesale Agents.
UsB TzuRsros's IVORY PIARL TOOTH Pow.
DER: A perfect dentifrtce. Its action on the
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot tnture the enamel
Its constant use Is recommended to all, but spe-
preserve thsn- Twsnty-nSs and ffsy esnts Per
bottls.
THonrsos's PexAps OrTIns, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, fmparttng to It gloss and beauty
Unlike many preparations for the hair, IL cannot
tnjure, but is highly beneficial equally 90 TO the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle Life, or the slver-streaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and rfty csnts per bottia
PRAor1n ECONOMY. Renovats your solied
odorous Kid Glove Clssnsr. twenty-five osnts
par bottle-
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Worthy OF Ram ern hranca

why will you suffer violent pain, or be made
uncomfortable, distressed in mind or body, uhen
you can be instantly relieved and quickly cured
by Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters? The ordi-
nary porous plaster is article of merit, yet its
action is too slow, requiring days and weeks of
continuous wear to effect a cure. Benson's Jap
cine Porous Plaster, being n great improvement
over them, relieves you instantly, and cures you
quicker than any known plas liniment or com
pound. Their action is more powerful than elec-
tTieity and more certain. They are purely veg
etable, contain no mineral or metallic poisons
Their composition and properties are founded
upon true medical skill, and are in no sense
patent medicine. They are Endorsed by thou
sands Of physicians and druggists. of unimpeach-
able reputation, as being an article of genuine
merit and worthy of public confidence. Try them
and be convinced. Price, 25 cents.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Tudiauutahla

The greatest remedy Of modern times for the i'm.
mediate alienation Of pain and positive auiek cure
is,without doubt, Benson's eapcine porous plas.
ters. The public appreciates articles Of true
merit. Thousands Of physicians and druggists
speak in glowing terms of their great curative
properties, who know them to be superior to any
other known medicine, and who unhesitatingly
recommend them from honest motives They
cure chronic and local diseases which other plas-
tiers simply relieve. Rheumatism, neuralgia Sc
we're and continuous aches and pains, pleurisy,
lumbago. sciatica. and all diseases In which por-
cspcine porous plaster instantly relieved and
quickly cured. Thelr reputation is without a
action is more powerful than electricity, and yet
they are purely vegetable and contain no mineral
metallic pUisons. Try them and you will not
be deceived. Price IS cents.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
VEGETINE.
"VEGETINE,"
Purtfes the Blood, Renovates and Invig-
CRATES the Whole System.
Its Medicinal Properties are
ALTERATIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND
DIURETlC.

vEsKTrNE IL made exclusively from the juices Of
carefully-sels.ted barks, roots and herbs, and 50
strongly concentrated that II win eectualy eradi-
lous Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous Humor,
ker, Fan the Stomach, and all diseases that
arise from impure blood. Sciatica, Innammatory
and Chronic rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal Complaints can only be efectually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF the Skin.
Pustules,. Blotches, Boils, .Tetter, Scald Head
and Ringvorm VEGErINE has never failed to
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leuchorrhga, arising
from internal ulceration and uterine diseases and
General Debility, VEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes of these complaints. 1t inyigorates and
strengthens the whole sy stem. acts upon the secre-
tive organs, alays Inflammation, cures liberation
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh,, Dyspepsia, Habitual costiveness,
sptation Of the Heart, Headache. Piles, Nervous
ness and General Prostra,ion Of the Nervous sys-
tem no medicine has ever given such perfect sats-
faction as the VEGETINE. 1t purifes the blood,
power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by vEGETINE have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom
know to prescribe and use 1t In their own fAmi-
lies.
In fact, vEGErINE is the best remedy yet discov-
Blood Purifier yet placed before the public.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
BOSTON, November1s, 1876.

bUsIONf INOFtlnUtIslof Ioaos
Il. r. Stevens, EsQ.:
ample opportunity TO judge of the merit Of VEGE-
TINE. Ny W ife has used for complaints attend
ing lady Of delicate bealth- with more beneficial
results than anything else which she ever tried.
have given 1t 70 my children under almost every
with marked benefit. have taken Il myself with
such great benefit that i cannot find words to ex-
press my unqualified appreciation ofits goodness.
While performing my duties as Police Oficer in
this city, Il has been my lot to fall in with great
deal Of sickness. l unhesitatngly recommend
VEGETINE, and never KNEW ofa case where IL did
not prove all that was claimed for It Particularly
IN cases Of debitated or Impoverished state OF the
blood Its effects are really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from an impure state OF the
blood 1t appears to work like charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETINE can be used with injurious results, and
It will always afford me pleasure to give any further
Information IS TO what know about VKGKTINE.
WIN. b. HILL, Police Station.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Catarrh.

enensiTe discharges from the bea snisII chronic
diseases successfully treated by DR.. Hartley 7a2
Tenth street, Washington. That the timid and
disappointed may feel the utmost assurances and
confidence in the skill ami good faith OF DIR.
Hartley, for the next thirty days he xeuer.
ously offers TO attend all persons rich or moor
free Of charge, until the best evidences and
moet convincing proofs OF hts success have been
realized from his treatment. Dr. Hartley's office
1Sa Tenth street. Hours, to S, daily.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Auction lalaa fp-dsH.
Nv pUcalseI

By pancalssn Bros:
At so o'clock. improved property OIL New Jer.
sey avenue, betrseh ID and e strsets northwest.
BY Downman & Green:
At 4 O'Clock, valuable improved real estate on
south side OF Coreorap street, between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth and q and r streets north.
west.
By Tsuag 4 Middleton:
At4 o'clock property on the corner of Seventh
and Z streets northwest
National Republican., 1876-11-08
SMALLPOX
Prompt Action of the Board of Health.

prompt Action OF the Board Of Health.
A half-breed Portuguese sailor, named Joseph
Quinn. afflicted with smallpox, was removed by
the health authorities yesterday from the coal
schooner benjamin Gardsde, OF Philadelphia,
lying near the arsenal wharf, and taken to the
smallpox hospital. The boat was obliged to put
back up the river to land him. having LEFT George
town two days ago, bound Tor Boston, and, being
refused at Alexandria, brought him TO this city.
National Republican., 1876-11-08

A Frenchman who wanted to kill his wife,
but leave no trace of the murder, recently re-
sorted to the ingenious expedient of causing
her death by indigestion. Partridge was the
name Of her paramour, 50 the infuriated hus-
band decided that by the bird of that name
she should shuttle of this mortal rope. At the
point of the pistol she devoured six partridges.
She died singing "Come, birdie, and live with
meo
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Notice to Betterr.

Those who may be clsssed among the unfortu-
nate cnes will hnd in Katzenstein, the fsshiona-
BILE elothier, No. $40 Seventh street northwest
consderate friend as he will lessen the losses Of
all who will be required to furnish any article of
clothing or furnishing goods if they purchase the
same from him, TO the extent of fifteen per cent,
ls he has determined to make a reduction of that
amount on all sales made on account Of election
National Republican., 1876-11-08
"Iwant you 10 play something brilliant and

81 want you 10 play something brilliant and
dssbing," said young Mr.. Romeo to the organ
ist arranging for the music at his wedding !;
''none of those old, die away, worn-out things
usually played" "Hown would Beethoven's
Symphony in E MINOR arranged as fanta-
sic In four fats and one stop to the high c.,
suit you?" inquired the musician. "Well," |"
said the bridegroom elect, evidently puzzle d,
"If it's got the ring and go of the 'Skidmore
Guards or Tommy, make room for your
auntie' in it, think it'll do"
National Republican., 1876-11-08

MAN and woman at Richford, VT, who were
divorced from each other twenty years ago
were remarked one day last week. Since the
dissolution Of the original tie the bride has been
married once and the groom twice. They met
one noon, failed to recognise each other were In.
troduced by mutual friend and were remarked
the same evening.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
yaeanev an tbs POLICE Boa,d

The resignation Of DR.. Charles II, Nichols as .
member of the Board Of Metropolitan Police has
been presented to the President and accepted.
The President has indicated his desire that the
heard suggest DIR. Nichols successor.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Tubman,

zI1 Ninth street, has the largest stock Of paper
nsngings in the city, and the loyest price, Land
lords and others refttIng win save money By
buying from him. Also, rice stock Of window
,hader, ffinges gimps, curtain loops, cords and
tassels, &C. The best 81 shades in the city. Give
him q cali.
National Republican., 1876-11-08

Aphotogrspher at Leroy, N: Y, few days
ago photographed in one group Mrs. Stanley,
aged ninety. two; her daughter, Mrs. Brown,
aged seventy -four; her granddaughter, Mrs.
Bostwick, aged forty -four; her great grand
daughter, Mrs. Duncan B. McNaughton, aged
twenty three, and her great great grandson,
Roy McNaughton, aged two years.
National Republican., 1876-11-08
TO SMOKERS,

Cigar. LITTLE ROSE Is 3 new brand Of cigars
that we have had put up expressly for our retail
trade. II IL guaranteed to US to be manufactured
from selected foreign and domestic leaf. II has
artihcS favoi, and We are satisaed that the nller
Introducing this brand our object H. 70 fnrnish
cigar at cents-hve for s cents-of delicate aavor
good enough TO pun at home. Believing that NO
member Of the family circle would object TO- the
odor Of pure Havana, we commend this cigar In
their evening smoke At home, without onense to
others. On trial We think You VIII agree with Us.
No. l1s seventh street northwest, between L and
-; Lynchburg smoking tobacco 10 clubs st factorJ
National Republican., 1876-11-08

HAvRE, Nov. 6.-The merchants here
dealing in salt provisions have petitioned the
Senate to abolish the duty of four per cent.
which was added in 1874 to the duty of
foreign saltings. Their petition especially
refers to salting from America.
National Republican., 1876-11-08

Gov. Bagley, of Michigan, has offered to
subscribe $500 toward the purchase of the
Michigan State building at the Centennial
grounds, and for its removal to the grounds Of
Michigan University at Ann Arbor, where it is
proposed to use it as an art gallery.
National Republican., 1876-11-08

A physician, meeting merry young lady,
inquired If he could do anything for her.
Having just returned from Philadelphia, she
replied: "Oh, yes, have hemorrhage OF the
pocketbook." "Well," said he, with an
''irresistible" in the corner of his eye, 81 think
nitrate of silver will best agree with YOU"
National Republican., 1876-11-08
Cannot be Excelled.

CHARLEsrowN, March 1s, 1859.
II. r. Stevens:
DEAR SIR: Tins is to certify that have used your
"Blood Preparation in my family for several
years, and think that, for Scrofulaor Cankerous
Humors, or Rheumatic affections, IL cannot be ex-
Icelled; and blood purifier and spring medicine
used almost everything. / can cheerfully recon-
mend It to any one in need Of such q medicine.
Mrs. 4. 4, DiNsMoRE, 10 Russell street.
National Republican., 1876-11-08

warranted to heat rooms above In the coolest
weather; elegant baker and every way reliable
For sale by H. I. Gregory, ssI Pennsylvahia ave
uue I
National Republican., 1876-11-08
small Hanahill, 7sc. Per Thor ..nd.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-nve cents
per thousand. Material all new.