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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

one Newsboy Kills Another With n
M Knife.
= Dan Glynn, a newsboy, about seven
teen years OF age, was killed by another
newsDoy, named John Casey, In Lalay,
atta Sni,are at q few minutes after 12
o;clock today. Glynn was stabbed in
tha l.ft breast. near the heart, and ex.
nired In q few minutes. Casey made
Bis escape, and up to this time Ii still 1t
large.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01
VOTE on IMPEACHMENT.
Failire 10 Obtain the Necessary Two
A Thirds.


The vote on the impeachment has just
been taken. On the first charge it stood
rs not guilty, IS guilty. This acquits
Belknap, as the vote will be about the
Same on all other charges, and two
third vote is necessary to convict.
BIJoU.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01
NEW. ORLEANS. TUESDAY Ev y

deserves the serious consideration OF
our legislators. The English piss is 30
just and equitable,3 that Il y singular u
has not been adopted long ago. IT
would save a great deal In time, sta-
tionery and other expenses, and would
relieve many OF vexatious prosecutions
and prosecutions, besides closing the
door on considerable bribery and COR
ruption.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

The New York letter. carriers have de-
termined to send a delegation to Wash
ington to intercede with the Postmaster
General for a restoration Of their sal
aries to $1,000 per year. The present
pay OF the letter-carriers rates from
$500 to $500 year. according to their
class and length OF service, but the New
classes abolished.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

"a French Jew" is mistaken in our
compilation OF the mixed population.
He asks us pointedly whether there can
be such a thing as u French Jew. and
whether the Jews form nation. To
both OF which questions we answer dis
tinctly, yes. Our correspondent is con
fused on the question of race and citi
zenship. A jew, person Of Hebrew
blood. whatever be his religion, Jewish.
Catholic or Protestant, may be an Amer
lean, q French or German citizen
some Of the oldest families in this
country, particularly in South Carolina,
are Of Jewish origin-but, in race, he
always remains Jew or Hebrew
A person born In Austria is an Aus
trian but no such nation or race Is re-
cognized by the official Austrian census.
By that, the citizens OF Vienna are di-
vided into races Germans, Bohemians
mot because they are born in Bohemia,
but because they are OF Bohemian de-
scent), Magyar, Sclaves and Jews.
The Jews in Austria are by the cen
SuS COLupQIcu dS u oCHbIdtt anu
with reason. The Jews are certainly
not Germans nor Bohemians, nor Poles.
nor Hungariaus. These are respective
ly Aryan-T -Teutonic, Aryan-Sclavonic,
and Mongolian- Magyar races, while the
Jews are Semitic race.
It Is equally so in New Orleans; the
Hebrews are certainly not Anglo
Saxons. though they may have lived in
England for five hundred years, nor is
our correspondent because he happened
to be born in France, because he is now,
perhaps, French citizen, OF Gallo or
Celtic blood. The citizenship does not
constitute the race; otherwise, we
would have to include all the negroes
in the city under the head OF Americans,
because the very Constitution recognizes
them as American citizens OF African
descent" Our correspondent is similar
ly French citizen Of Jewish descent, by
Jewish understanding no religious sect,
but descendant OF the old race that
! inhabited Judea.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01
- Ou arc smcT
Above the moon.

Gen. Frank Nichols writes his name
with two "i's," aud was born in Don
aldsonville. Ascension parish. instead
OF Assumption so says correspondent
of the New Orleans Bee.
Tt is said that no record Of the natu-
ralization papers issued by the Second
District Court In 1874 has been kept.
Yesterday morning one OF these natural
ixed citizens was applying for dupli-
cate certificate to the court. The State
Central and Parish Committees should
look into the matter, and facilitate
those citizens, who may have lost their
papers, In obtaining others, else many
votes will be lost to the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the complaints
about the dullness OF business, this
summer shows larger number OF new
buildings going up than at any other
time for several years past; among
others, large and elegant warehouse
ia being constructed on the levee, be-
tween st. Louis and Toulouse streets.
The Second District Municipal Court
Is decidedly in need OF repair. or, at
least, of a coat of whitewashing, for the
sake of puritication OF the atmosphere,
IL nothing else, but 1t is hardly probable
that the city will be able to afford the
expense of making any repairs here or
elsewhere for some time to come.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

The venerable DR.. Charles Avery, now
In his eighty-drst year, who was for
thirty-flve years professor OF chemistry
In Hamilton College, says that In going
up and down College Hall during that
period he has made the circuit Of the
earth once and reached the quarter
pole on the second term.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

Mr.. Beecher Is preaching at the Thou
sand Islands to the contents OF extra
trains, and TO steamer loads beside.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01
VARIETIES.

With regret 1t is again announced
that General Harry Il. Hays Is dan
gerously ill, and fears are entertained
for his life.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

Yesterday, on Canal street, a middle
aged lady, evidently from the country,
and OF the complexion OF cartwheel lub-
ricator, displayed a gorgeous chignon
OF green moss encased In an invisible
net. She was hoofing her way towards
Antoine's residence, where it was ru
mored reception was taking place. AS
she sailed by, one OF our distinguished
amateur actors dotfed his hat and muir
INJURED in her ear:
or Natures gifts thou may y'st with lilies boast.
And with the halt blown rose.
-You ara snrclt
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01

The New York Herald saws q niece Of
Gen. r. E. Lee Is belle at CAPS May.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-01
r (

1t Is pr
the mem
for that
several G
be worth
met hel
His mend
section OF
whole pei
fought foi
who folloN
federacy.
every State
nelghborhoo
a contribution
ton OF this md
the people OF II
ill patriotic d
is the reiterated
the Union and II
should send cont
.erao&iea~of the MOI
honor the memory
the Republic. and In ",
common interest with
and of whose heroism
as New York or Massach
When the news OF the
Custer and his band reach
hearts OF this people were thin
admiration OF their herois,n, N
pressed with grief at the terrible
which had befallen them At the
ment when these sacred feelings wen
upperrnost In the public heart, hireling
sheets in the interest OF an admistra-
tion which has prostituted the civil SER
vice and dishonored, as far as possible,
the army and the navy. began to assail
the young chieftain who fell In the
front of the fight, and whose life blood
the morning sun had scarcely dried
upon the grass of the plains. The Re-
publican OF this city, to divert attention
from the criminal policy OF the Admin
istraton which had left Custer and his
handful OF troops to be butchered by
multitudes OF hostile savages, shame
Iessly declared that il bloody death
had not interposed between :he Gene.
raj and justice he would have been
courtmartailed. 1t was meet that the
Republican should have thus expressed
itself. 1t Is not the first time that the
hireling OF corrupt power has arraigned
the dead for deeds which thrilled the
world with admiration Of their splendid
daring. But Lousianians should show
that the organ OF Packard does not
speak the sentiments OF their State /;
they should show that they feel that
Louisiana possesses an interest In the
glory Of the army and In the memory
of it's heroes.
Believing these things, and feeling
that our people only require an oppor.
tunity to join their fellow citizens in the
work Of honoring the memory OF Gen.
Custer, we shall be glad to receive SUBJ
scriptions at the DEMOCRAT office for the
monument, and to forward all subscrip-
tions received to the New York Herald
It would be especially gratifying to re-
ceive contributions for this purpose
from the Confederate soldiers who knew
better than other men the courage and
generosity Of the fallen hero, whom they
encountered amid the fires OF battle
when the flush OF boyhood had scarcely
left his cheek.
Subscriptions will be received OF any
sum. from twenty five cents up, and the
names Of subscribers forwarded to New
York.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
aAsc Es.

The San Francisco Chronicle a few
days ago published this item: "Eu-
reka Consolidated appears to feel the
effects of the heavy decline in silver
without producing any at present. 1t
is expected that most of theNbase metal
mines will be forced to suspend Op-r-
atoms should the price of silver hold
at present figures"
Commenting on the above, the San
Francisco Stock Exchange truthfully
remarks: "There is NJ particular e
son why most of the base metal mines
should suspend operations. any more
than most of The silver mines. II the
t,ase metal mines can produce rich ore
SAY from 500 to $500 per ton, we are
strongly of the opinion that they
could better stand the discount on sill
yer than many OF the Comstock silver
mines That mill ore assaying below $50
pr ton. So far as Eureka COnsoli-
dated is concerned, the prize has
scarcely varial So per share in as
manv months. Since the failure of the
Eureka bonanza il has not pro-
duced much-not becati>e of the de.
cline in silver, hut because of the ab-
sence of rich ore. If Eureka was a
close corporation. run by another close
q la Contract and Finanre.
Mill Company, d., ore enough would
I've extracted to keep the furnace run.
ming and the shareholders paving as
sessineuts. But the management
seems somewhat different"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
Arrivals July nth.
ID

PERsoNAL.-J. NJ. English and j. b.
McGee, OF the Typo Consolidated
Company, arrived on Sunday nights
train rom San Francisco. and len on
Yesterday mornings stage for Tvbo.
They will return here In about n week.
WI. Muncey, a pioneer of Reese
River, White Pine, Shellburn, Cornu.
copia and other argentiferous mining
regions, arrived on last nights train
from Palisade.
L.. j. Hanchett, superintendent Of
the Jefferson Company, was a passen-
ger ON last nights train.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

STRUCK WATER. = The eight. hour
shift working on the 900-foot level of
the Eureka Consolidated yesterday,
struck a stream OF water as large rs a
mans leg. The tanks we're unahle Ia
keepthe drift clear and The men had TO
quit work. The Impression prevails
among the miners that tniS water is
from the X *, where a considerable
quantity has accumulated. There is
no doubt that the food Is but temper
AIRY and that The How will subsid-
within "A few days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
CARD OF

/ beg leave to return thanks to the
officers and members of the fire COM
panies of Eureka and the citizens gen.
orally for their successful efforts in
saving my property at the fire yester-
day morning; and especially would /
thank the gentleman who remained
upon the roof of my house fighting the
fire until the shingles were burned off.
Not having the pleasure OF his ac-
quaintance, l can not call him by name,
but if lie will call at nv place it will
give me pleasure to present him with a
suit of clothes in the place of the n
that was burned off of him in his no.
Die efforts to save my property.
ii. ZoTTMAN.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Losr. July 5th, between Eureka and Fish
CIR SEX. ono dress pattern, corn-colored organ
die, with a satin stripe Tbs finder will be
suitably rewsr led bv leaving it the SENTINEL
office, or ut Eth Creek Station. The name Of
ths undersigned is on the wrapper and hand.
kcrchief. MRS. FACE.
tyIJIy
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

noRN.-An announcements will be
noticed under the appropriate head
.nat Matt. Kyle, Deputy Sheriff at
tnuoy Hill, has heen doing something
sor MS country in the way Of giving
employment to the next census taker.
ine ~ the happy daddy of a IL pound
nunnp or iniantine femininity which
,ssusu its hrst vocal note in Nevada,
california, on the 9th instant.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

MoRE HosE.-It is tn be hoped that
the experience of sunday night will
arouse our citizens tn the necessity OF
| recurring a larger amount of hose for
the fire companies. II the Rescues
had had another section the fire wOuid
have heen confined To the tauildlng
where the fire originated. Three hun
dred feet more are needed at least.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

UNREDEEMED PLEDGEs.-H. Man
helm gives notice in to-dav'&SENrINEL
TO all owners of nnredeemed pledges Ia
caii for and redeem the same prior To-
the first %pioxiino, or they will be sem
TO San Francisco TO be sold at auction.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

WHAT shall we dn TO be saved7 Go to Geo.
l.. OFT to get your horses shod for So; ull
other work tor one-third less than the usual
price. Work irst-class and one price. See
advertisement in this paper. mylI-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
MOC'II'S.
aI,l9

WATCHES and jewelry neatly repaired. II
you want to have your watches and je selry
repaired in a work manlike manner, go to 7.
Steier's jewelry store. one door south OF ,.
Ashim X Co.. Maiu street. 22-apl6tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

THR "Gelden Rule" is an establishment
where all parties desiring to purchase goods
can rely on q onc-price system and fair deal
ing. TO tn ,re, them. every body, ano see
doors below Hank knights corner, and ad-
joining I'D Looncy's saloon, Nam street.
iyll-tf Ua .aaA
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
MOCH'S.
apl9

RooMs TO LET. We have fitted up the old
Criterion Hall, over our store, into suites OF
rooms. which We wild rent upturnished for
offices or sleeping rooms. Ibis Is the most
desirable loca ion in town, and parties desir-
ing o rent will do we'll to make Immediate
application to Y. DUNhEL y ".
ip2l If
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
STOCK REPORT.
s.u Francisco stock Exchange.
San ERANCIscO. July Ia.

GaM Francisco WYNN
SAs FRAxcIsco. July II.
MORNING BoARD.
,S5 Mexican-2yx 29A b30 % 29A
SO Gould 4 Curry-ls% iS% 40
, go ces sii y 1s'e5s. S 57b& 5'2 55"'so
az. yz3 cav Sauat EirsinianS 4sx 4sH 1850
"a Halls Il Norcross-Sh 81 81 "a
III Crown POint-9H ~ ~
7i0 Yellow Jacket-2o 2oA IoA
AfaN Imperial-4M ~
aN Kentuck-ll III
M Alpha -35lt s6% 358
40 Beicher-HM
a Confidence -l6H 1917
az 8. Nevada -l3A Ii 13H l3bo
10 Bullion -4Oh 40
10 Exchoquer-l5l * ~ lf1
~ over man-66 81 B7h u
Is Exchequer-lih
40 j ustice-NN WN ~
lis Union Con.-ll
$50 Lady Bryan-75c Nc
6Oj Juiia-6* 77h
40 Caledonia-84 3 81
EvksINs BoARD.
30 Raymond 4 Ely-S
40 Eureka Con. I'll III
h5 Alps-i II
4JO Belmont
XII; Lsopard-SH IN ~
~ SS,nrthsrO Belle-zhs3o q IN
loo Hussey 500
Ia Gene-aI Thomas-2x ~ 2
17y0 Msnsfeld-52sc 55c 52AcsS
100 MOdoc-3
40 New COso
NO Golden Chariot THe
10 Glcbe-Wc
$50 Baltimore Con.-lNlx
lSj Silver Hill ! ~ ble6 k
HO Challenge
80 Rock Island IL TX
lO0 Dardaneilcs-l
30 New iork-b2Hc
10 Occidental az
6 Woodviils-lh
go Lady Wash.-2f p
20 kossuth lallZ
2t5 Andes -21 ~
90 Wells F~arso-l5c l7hc
lis Prospect 0 So
700 Virginia ga
yj Calitornia-5Sk 50 55s J5N
s0 Mexican -2SH BM ~
50 Trojan BIC
5 Chollar-7t1
40 Best n Belcher-42Z ~
81 Con. Va. = 49, 49t4 4Sx
sdj imperial-4N
IN 0vermun u.s. 6S
@ Yellow Jacket. 8 262
10 Alpha 3j4 rs 3H
2O Hate Il Norcross- 81 So Ati
IA Union Con. liz III
IW Sisrra N~ev4da-lS4
al Juiia-7s7hS
3i ophir-I3s "A i4 AK
10 Justice -DA 03
20 Gould 4 Cuiry-lbs
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

FROM THE SPANISH BELT Uncle
Dave Hall returned last evening
from the Spanish Belt. He speaks IA
vorably of .hs mining outlook OF that
section and predicts for 1t u brilliant
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

JoR, of the Golden Rule Store, has added to
his ordinary stock Of goods a line Of good and
substantial bouts and shoes; also hats and
caps. Call and be assured that he sells
CHEAP FOR CASH. ie2'-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

CHINESE FIRE TRAPs.-Neariy every
fire that has occurred in this town has
originated in "A Chinese wash-house.
The people are getting very tired of il,
and The question l. beginning To he
oiteu asked II there are not some legal
uiesu~ by which these institutions car
be restricted To some particular Iocai-
ly where the property of The whItes
will not b. endangered 10y them. We
are decidedly ri the opinion that some
measure should he devised which VIII
effect that end
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

In ARIzoNA.-Dr. Goodfellow, for
lnerly of Hamilton, has lately been
examining the mineral resources OF
Arizona Territory. The Miner says
he Is we'll pleased With the outlook.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

VivIAN.-The inimitabIe Vivian will
give an entertainment at Bigelow's
Hall next Friday evening. prior to his
departure for the East, where he is nm
der engagements to appear in a mum.
ter Of the principal cities. He will he
assisted by Miss Imogene Holbrook,
The accomplished elo%cutiorist whose
readings have been 50 highly COM
mendod Ivy the California press. AS
they will appear but II night the
house will doubtless be crowded, and
those desiring eligible seats will do
we'll to eur them prior TO the even
ing designated for the entertainment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

SrECIAL.-An entire new stock Just received
at the Golden Rule, embracing the latest
styles in calico. Oh eviot and wooden shirts,
summer Undertaking.. ETC., which will be
sold CHEAP FOX CASH. je27-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
Eureka, July II, 1876.

NEW GooDs.-The largest stock of Swiss
mule. Victoria lawn, Bishops lawn and
Jacknette, just arrived at y. Dunkel Il Co..,
from New York. Our entire stock of cloth
ing is for sale.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

GET your Cigars, Tobacco, Cutlery, Station
cry and Notions at the Golden Rule.
4je2jtf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

SEED.-Garden Seed. lower and vegetable,
alfalfa, ETC.. at Mrs. NJ. A. Ashim. mr26-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

sH
INTREPID FIREMAN. - At the fire
Yesterday morning the resi- dence of II.
Zottman was saved by the intrepidity
of jim Middauyh, who, when the
shingles were on fire in every direc-
ton and the smoke and flames from
ire adjoining buildings sweeping over
him, mounted the roof with a garden
hnse, the stream from which kept
dawn the flames until the water firm
the big hose could he brought to bear
upon the roof aud the fire exit guished.
His clothes were burned in many
places and his hair badly singed. but
he remained at his post nutil the safety
of the building vas insured. Mr..
Zottman, in a card in another column,
pays Mr.. Middaugh a merited COM
pllment for his heroic conduct.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
No. Of Children

Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL r. KELLY,
State Sup't Public Instruction.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

INFORMATION WANTED. - II. w.
Benson, of Boston, makes inquiry con-
corning the whereabouts of his brother,
John Brown Benson, whom he has not
seen for fifteen wears. He has reason
to believe hat he is somewhere IN Sill
verland.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
MOGII'S.

FURNISHED Rooms TO LET. "A suite of two
rooms. handsomely furnished, in a private
clearinghouse. Apply at MRS. BEENt'S.
on Spring street. je2f-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

To PREVENT CONFEDERATION and save money,
go to Clark's and buy Downer's oil. jeI5tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
STATE OF NEVADA,
DEPARrM'r PUBLIC ISsrRuCrIoN,
CARSON. Julv II. 1870.

10 School Superintendents and fiscal
o.lcers OF the State Of Nevada: You are
nereoy notifisd that In accordance with
,he provisions OF the amended school
raw, l nave this day sppor,ioned the
sun OF sixteen thousand and ~sixty.six
anu seventy live one hundf eths dollars
Nyio,voo ~ among the several counties
oI this State, upon the basis CT the
scnoo' census returns for the year end
ing August III, 1875, as per the follow.
ing abstract OF appointment:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
MOCli'S.

MOCHA coffee, tongues and sounds, smoked
halibut, and centennial crackers. The above
is u fresh invoice at Mrs. Ashim's my2-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
Eor Sale.

TUE LEASE AND FuRNITUREo OF THE
i EuREKA LODGING-llCUSE.
The above lodging house has been newly
papered and fitted VI, is also in good repair.
Is centrally situated ON Main street.
For terms. apply on the premises, previ-
Gus to July LIST. jeliu
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
ALirrLE BLAzE.-About6:3O o'clock

A LITTLE BLAzE.-About6 $3.50 o'clock
yesterday morning, after most Of the
PEOPLE had returned home from the
hig fire, and indulginY in their
first nap, another alarm was sounded.
causing them to tumble out 1T bed
aud hurry on their clothes again IN
short meter. This alarm was c,used
Ivy a fire breaking nut In Billy Bor.
lands stable. in the real of the Arcade
saloon. A fiving brand from the hig
fire had doubtless lodged on The build.
ing and smoldered until that time.
when it broke out. The tire companies
turned out promptly, but their ,ervices
we're not required, ~ the fire was ex
tinguished by u volunteer bucket
brigade.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18
OF SCHOOL
MONEYS.

The following gives an abstract If
the second semi-annual apportionment
OF school moneys In this State for the
year 1876:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-18

IcE CREAM freezer and outfit for sale Mt the
Golden Ru 9. Call and secure a bargain.
- ~ = ion7.ff ------ 49,
National Republican., 1876-01-24

As A'MATfER Of justice to political op-
ponent and q much-abused man We desire
to state, from personal knowledge, that the
story recently circulated, to the effect that
DR.. Hambleton, clerk of the Ways and
Means Committee, named one of his chill
dren after John Wilkes Booth, is untrue.
The child was named in honor of his
urcle, John Wilkes Hambleton, and some
of the friends of the family were accus-
toned, in a, perhaps, questionable spirit of
badinage, to call him Wilkes Booth. This
should put at rest the story that he was
christened with the name of the assassin of
the martyr Lincoln. DR.. Hambleton's ap-
pointment to be clerk of the committee
was not sought by him. but was brought
about through the voluntary and friendly
influence of Senator-elect Beck, of KY,
and Speaker Kerr. From this it may be in
ferred that he is an uncompromising
Southern State Rights Democrat, an in
ference which he will not deny, nor would
he deny, as he most positively does, the
story in question about his son, now de-
ceased, if there were any truth in it. His
resignation as clerk has been in the hands
of Chairman Morrison from the day of his
appointment, to be accepted whenever his
occupancy of that position may prove to
be embarrassing. The fact that it has not
been accepted will probably be accepted as
proof that Mr.. Morrison and his fellow
committeeman are thoroughly satisfied
with the explanation they have received
regarding this slander.