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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-14
At the springs.

By American Press ASSOCIATION to the STAR.
SARATOGA, N. Y, July lA.-Governors
Tilden and Hendricks have both arrived
In Saratoga to-day, the former taking up
quarters at the United States Hotel, the
latter at the Grand Union. hon. John
Bigelow, Mr.. TildeRs Secretary Of
state, and other prominent politicians
are here.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-14

NJ. X. Greskamp, IS mouths, city.
Emma Hurley, 20mohths, Wyoming, o
Charlotte Horndorf, 6Syears, Germany
William Brown, months, city.
Lisette OFT, 5weeks, city.
VIM. Fuert, 8 years, city.
j. Il. Matyer, 8 months, city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-14

The following marriage licenses were
issued since our last report:
Henry Schlotman and Barbara Blaise.
Val. Kormmann and Oh. Sumpmeister.
Louis Belmont and Flora Douglas.
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FOREIGN.


BY American Press Ass0clatIOn 70 the STAKs
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
VIENNA, July A.-The Servian forces
have been Withdrawn from the
Turkish side of the Timoy River.
Kerim Pasha is reported at So
phia awaiting the concentration OF
forty-fve battalions OF Turkish troops
before advancing upon the insurgents.
rhe Servians cOmpia ain bitterly OF the
little support they have received from
the Christians in Bosnia and Bulgaria.
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FOR RENT.

L'OR RENT-HOUSE-No 20 Freeman st.,
II 2-story brick, rooms, gas and water In
quire at 3S4 Richmond street, OF M. T.
STHATION. jy14-4r*
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FOUND.

EOUND-CIGAR5-Tw good cigars for 6
IL nickel, ats. G. cor Main and Orchard stss
my10-tf
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LOST.

T OSr--PO KEr-BOOK - Containing some
l. small ,hange, no bills; one or two coun-
ter eft pi c,s; owner values the papers the
book contained, and ill reward the finer.
Address Box 1893, City Post t-office. 14-2t
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wv ANTED-SITUA UATION-To do up stairs
w work or general housework, in small
family; no objection to the country. Address
e99 Central avenue. l2-4t
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VAT ANTED = SITUATION-As sawyer, by
w practical saw-mill man; thoroughly un-
nerstands his business; good references: Ad-
dress JOHN MASE .jr., West Brookfeld, y.
12-3t
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VNTANTED - SITUATION - By young
w man; has eXpe ience in notion or musi-
cal business Address j. p. JOHANNES, jr.
Eb7 McMicken avenue. 14-2t
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VNIANTED-SIrUAT ATT, IN-To do cooking
w or general housework, by steady per-
son. Call at 802 John street. 4-2t
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WI TANrED = SITUATION By q young
w man; wages not so much an object as to
be employed Address j. S.. LOCK- box 2Us,
Hamilton, Ohio: best references gwen. l2-3t
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wv UNCONSTITUTIONAL store or Of
w fee, by a boy Of ID; can give good recon-
mepda ions. Address GEORGE KRAPP, 63
Bremen street. l2-5t
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wANTED.-.SITUATIONS w

UTANTED-SITUA ATION-By a good girl ;
w city or country. Apply at 1886 central av
enue, second foer, back. l2-5t
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UTANTED-SIrU UATION-By q respecta-
w BILE woman, some place where she can
work for her board for a lew weeks; best city
reference. Address JENNIE, ia Mill street.
12-Yt
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w NTANTED-SITUA ATOMIC give instruc-
w tion ON sewing m achine; niger or Grow
pr Il Baker preferred. Address ATE HA LE,
Post-offi, g. l4-3t
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VxTANTEp-CoLoNI form party
w Of young men to c',lonisc on tho island Of
Cosumel, three days sail from New Orlaansj
1cliEhtful climate and rioa resourcesl capital
nuuirod, $50 minimum. Address W. y y,
xvst-ofYice Boz a. 1-As
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UTANTED - SITUATION - good PEN
w man desires occupation for his evenings
after 2. NJ Address ROGER SMITH, City
Post office. l2-3t
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YNTANTED-sITUAT ATION-By a boy Of 16;
w well educated, and writes good hand
Apply at 48O Sycamore street. l4-2t
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1HT ANTED-SITUATION any kind Of
w light work, by man 80 years old; good
Tsfereno will work for very low wages. Ad-
uress j. JOSEPH VAHLING, Post-ottice.
Hat
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UTANTED-SITUAT ATION-By a girl to do
wv cooking or light housework, city OF couu-
try. Apply at III Richmond street. 14-3t
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DOR SALE-FARM-Of 257 acres, in PEN
l. dleton County, KY; 100 acres cleared. the
balance in timber; good frame house of eleven
rooms: goo orchard; good place Tor country
store or tavern; would take property in New
port or Covington in part pay. For particuat s..
address j. W. CARNES, Butler, Pendleton
County, KY. l2-3t
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VNrANTED-PUPILS fow more pupils
w TO teach by the hour in one or all branches
o. the knglieh language rare opportunity
b. improve where here are no other pupils at
name hour. Address MRS. II. u, 1856 Mound
terect. l4-bt
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MswANrED BUY YOUR HATS OF
~&3 MARTIN, at ~ W. Filth ST. jyls-u

MI ANTED - TO BORROW : 200; will
wv give mortgage ON good fruit farm Of 2u0
ncres, and will pay all expense OF going TO SEQ
farm. Address Box %, New Trenton, Frank
lin County, Indiana. l2-3t
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VHT TANTED - SITUATION - By good.
w steady man, to work In boarding hou e
or hotel; good reference. Call at iSS John
street. H-4t
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ENOR SALE--HOUSE-Of large rooms and
i cellar, OF 45x2OJ; price 81 30, only $50
m nth; splendid view. Address ID. w. HALL,
care Carrier 26, Post-offlce 14-3t
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EOR SALE--FARM-- 4U acres. in Ross
IT. County. near railroad: house, bearing or
chard. &C.; will trade for Town property. Ad-
dress Post office Box 1874, Monroe, Butler Coun-
ty, Onio. 14-4t
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pRnrnrlRnp SPECIALS.
FEATH ERS.
PMOP err FITTING SHIRTS.

Choice Feathers l5c per pound; S5-pound
beds, 50; AZ pound pillows, 81. q. W. NOR
RISON, No. q West Sixth street. jy1i-5
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LTOR SALE-HOUSE--N house. just fin
Il ished, ur rooms. on Little Miami Rail
road, in Columbia, on Eastern avenue; weekly
payments. s4 10 pc week. Inquire at l.75f
Eastern avenue, Columbia. 1l.3t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-14

T>OR RENT-RoOMS- in third story,
T corner Plum aud Perry streets. Inquire
at MUELLER'S Grocery, Ill Plum street.
u-3t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-14

IETANTED - SITUATION BY Young
wv man of IS. in b ok ore; am willins to
work; No. references as capability. Nc.
Address d. Il. f., care Box 4S. Fairfield, lndi-
ana. lf-fb
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LNOR SALE-COTTAGE-Of four rooms in
IL South Cumminsville; lot 2sxll2 u: perpetual
lease; will take 500 cash. balance S. 50 per
week. Apply to j. SINGER, 81 West Fifth
street. jyl3-2t*
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FOR SALE--REAL ESTATE.

LNOK SALk-LAND--5 90 acres prairie land; ;
10 good spring on same in thickiy settled
neighborhood. in AdaIr county, Iowa, near
county y-seat. Or will trade. Address "W,"
this ufice iy14-H
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LOR SALE-FURNITURE- the Frey
IL berger House. Connersville, Indiana, aud
lease the builulng for term Of years. Ad-
dress or Gallon, Tor full articulars, j. CHIT
WOODS, Connersville, Indiana. 14-4t
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wANrnD..-M1scnLLANHous.

TxTANTED-OLD GOLD-Cash paid for
, w diamonds. watches, Old gol and silver.
A. A. EYSTER, matchmaker. No. S49 West
With street. jyl4-2t+
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e. Il. sPRAGUE, formerly of T. W. spragu,
q Co., manufacturer OF PROPER FITTING
SHIRTS 20 order, has removed to No. 40 Foun
tain Square, Johnston's Building. Custom
Shirts q specially. ap2 -Sm
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FOR RENT--RooMS.

TSOR RENT-RUOM-On large neatly fur
T nished cool bed room at Al George street.
jyl4-3t*
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LNOR SALE - CHEAP - LIFE SCHOLAR
L. SHUP-For full Arithmetic and Telegraph
For full particulars address S. p. G., Box y,
city. ja3-u.d&W
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TOOR RENT-ROOM-A nicely furnished
E room for gentlemen, at 246 Plum street, be-
tween George and seventh streets
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FOR SALE.

LNOR SALE-SALOON--No 65 Court street,
ii O d site tn @ market-nOuse, 14-2t
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02

The mysterious Indian who killed
Custer and then ran before orr
troops is now in want of ammuni-
ton and has the andacity to ask for
it. The government is astonndod at
this audacity and looks ut Sitting
Bull much as the beadle did at
Oliver Twist whom that young scamp
had the impudence torcquest "more
soup." ."--Neao Tork Xe,.uid.
Sitting Bull has heard Of the inva-
sion of South Carolina by the rcgu-
lar army, and, if that ammunition be
not forthcoming, he will take it out
in scalps.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02

tho result depends on tho strength
OF the Hayes ard Hampton party,
led by prominent Republicans who
adhere to Hayes but cannot stomach
Chamberlain's crowd.
During tho past week, in consc-
qnonce of the cheering news from
the North, thereports from oil parts
OF lhe State nre becoming more md
more favorable, and tho Democratic
outlook is better and bettor every
day. D.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02

Five negroes made o raid on the
house of Abram Parkinson, resi-.
dent of Aiken county, few days
since, and plundered it of everything
they could find.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02
a Mouse Captured by O. Spider.

A few days ago gentleman in
tho west part of the city discovered
n mouse in n corner of his cellar, and
noticed that it was struggling to es.
cape from some restraint, Examina-
ton showed that one of the hind
legs of the little animal was hold by
several fibros Of spiders web atr
tached to q piece of hose suspended
above. This leg was dra,yn mp from
the bottom of the cellar, and with
the other three legs the animal was
scratching to frna himself. Tho
spider-not very large one-was
busy in multiplying the fastenings
and making everything more secure.
The gentleman took precautions to
leave the animal and insect undis.
turbed, and watched tho progress of
this curious exhibition of engineer
ing. The next dny the spider had
extended it's web to tho other legs
of the mouse, which was alive, but
much Weakened, possibly from tho
bito of the insect. Finally the
mouse died. The engineering pro-
crossed until the spider had actually
raised the mouse nearly nm inch
from tho cellar bottom, and was rest
ing from it's labors and )mmencing
q fest upon the captured rodent
On Saturday, during tho absence Of
the gentleman from home, some
accident befell the works of tho
little engineer, and tho sustaining
webs we're broken. There was fail
of mouse meat simultaneously with
the fall in coal. During the opera.
tions of the spider, several of tho
neighbors of the gentleman called in
to watch the performances of tho
industrious insect Several romem.
bered reading a similar capture by q
spider. sin newspaper" but they did
not then believe tho story This
illustration and experience were
undoubtedly given them to show
how unjust they had been, and to
teach them to rely with more coni-
dence upon what tho "truly good
newspaper" tells them.
Co,tra,,t
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02
How Hampton Will Win.
Il CITEERINH 0U1LOOE ALL OVER
TIE STATE

Virtuous and Happy--The rule Of tho
Radical Arithmetic Tho Color line
end the census. A political summary.
How the Counties will vote. A good
time coming.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02

Bmnum's pet wildcat escaped
from its cage the other day, and
proceeded to chaw mp the fragile
hippopotamus. After tho cat had
destroyed it's claws, tho 'potamua
opened mouth like navigation and
the cat was taken in. Requies-cat
IN pace.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-02

The United States Supreme Court
has rendered M important decision
affecting several New York life in
aurance Offices. The Court decides
thnt policies in which residents in
the South have an interest, but in
which payments have failed to be
made, such failure being caused by n
public war, they are entitled to re-
cover the equitable valuo of tho
policies.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
THE wATcHwoRD l776 REVOLUTION.
TIE wAToHwoRD 1876 REFORM.
THE TICKET 1776 WASHINGTON.
THE TICKET 1876 TILDEN.
DEMOCRATIC REFORM TICKET.
STATE

STATE.
For Governor:
LEWIS STEWARD, OF Kendall county
For Lieutenant Governor:
ARCHIBALD A GLENN, of Brown county.
For Secretary OF State:
3. Y. THORNTON, OF Fulton county.
For Auditor:
JOHN HISE, OF Cook county.
For Treasurer:
GEORGE GUNDLACH, of Clinton county
For Attorney Generals:
EDWARD LYNCH, OF Logan county.
DISTRICT.
For Congress:
CHARLES DUNHAM, of Henry County.
For member OF the State Board Of Equalization
X. II. STILES, OF Lee County.
For Representatives:
r. NJ GRENELI, Of Rock Island County.
J. M. BROWN, of Henry County
COUNTY.
For Sherin-WM. ii. LUNDY.
For Coroner-F. g. BOKMAN.
For Circuit Clcrk-W. II. FAIRCLOUGH.
For states Attorney-P. O'MARA.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
From The Illinois state Register, Sept. GOTH
EQUALIZATION OF TAXES
As Fixedby the State Board of Equal
ization.

The following is table of the rates per
cent. Of additions to and deductions from
the assessed value of the various classes of
property in the state, other than railroad
property, as made by the state board of
equalization:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
MEDICAL.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

TNHE countenance is pale and leaden
L colored, with occasional f1ushes, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull; the pupils
dilate; an azure semicircle runs along
the lower eye-lid /; the nose is irritated,
swells, and sometimes bleeds; swell
ing of the upper lip; occasional head
ache, with humming or throbbing OF
the ears an unusual secretion of saliva;
Shiny or furred tongue; breath very
foul, particularly in the morning; ap-
petite variable, sometimes voraclous,
with gnawing sensation ofthe stomach,
at others, entirely gone fleeting pains
in the stomach occasional nausea and
vomiting violent pains throughout the
abdomen; bowels irregular, at times
costive stools Shiny; not unfrequently
tinged with blood belly swollen and
hard urine turbid; respiration occa-
sionally difficult, and accompanied by
hiccough; cough sometimes dry and
convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. C. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
Will certainly effect a cure.
1T DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepa-
ration, net capable Of doing the slightest
iRyllty 10 the NEST teAatr infant.
The genuine DR.. MeLANE's VERNu-
FUGE bears the signatures ofC. McLANE
and FLEMING BROS. on the wrapper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
THE ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
WALL s! Rect SPECULATION.

The reliable house of ALEX. FRoTHINGHAM& Co.
No IL Wall Street, New York, publish handsome
eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly Fiadn
cidt Report, which they send free to any address.
In 'dition to large number OF able editorials on
financial and business topics, 1t contains very full
and accurate reports of the sales aud stendlng Of
every bond stock and security dealt In at the Stock
Exchange Messrs. FRoTHISGHAM d Co., are very
extensive brokers, of large experience and tried
integrity. In addition TO their stock brokerage
business, they sell what are termed Privileges"
or Puts and Calls now ne OF the favorite meth
DDS of legitimate speculation. Their advice is very
valuable, and by following II, many have made for
tunes New York Metropolis.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02

"A young man about 20 years of age,
named Elisha Lemon, living just north OF
Aledo, was thrown FROM a horse at the
fair grounds there last Saturday and was
so badly injured internally that he is net
expected to SURVIVE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
ssG r. H sS ~ Il NJ
HOUSE.

Cor, Michigan Az, and Jackson Street,
CHICAGO, .....-............. ILL.
THIS elegant hotel Acknowledges no val either
| in its management. appointments, or location.
In the latter respect 1t affords rs guests charming
and unohstrGctcd view ON two of Its lofty fronts.
OF Lake Michigan IL far at the eye can reach. the
finest watrrscape view in America. Is dag anally
opposite the Great Exposition Building, and hut
one block from the Wabash Avenue amp State St,
lines of Horse Railway, leading to all parts of the
city, rnd convenient 10 places OF amusement II
has $50 large and elegantly furuis ed rooms. With
all modern improvements including Tpf's Passen-
ger Elevator. {. II. GAUBHRT. Proprietor.
FRANK w WENTWORTH. hicf Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-02
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
| and Proprictors of DIR. X. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE-
LIEF Is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes OF
three ezes, which retail for % cents 80 cents and
81. Persons RENTING retail price will have tina
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. Si.75; $3.50 and 800; gross price, SIS
S3G; $72. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO.,
Rome, N. Y.
For sale in Rock Islandb John Bengston, Emf
Kmhler. and K. Breunert
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-01
Local Intelligence.

A VERY SINGULAR CAsE.-Last evening a
crowd of men, women and children gath.
cred at the corner Of Bienville and Where
streets, attracted by man who stood on
the railroad track. ss stiff, hard and up
right a. an old time liberty pole. When
saluted he did not speak or make q single
motion. apparently being deprived of his
natural senses. Officer Victor was called,
and made an effort to arouse the unfortu-
nate, but he simply succeeded in bringing
the man to sufficient power to move q lit
tie. He was unable to bend his knees or
do much of anything else, and in that Gin
gular predicament was sent to the Charity
Hospital by the officer. The surgeons and
physicians in that institution were not will
ling to pronounce on the case. but it is
likely that they will soon arrive at an I'M
derstanding to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-01
s'Take Away tho Army,o

Captain James B. Eads, chief engineer Of
the South Pass jetty works, has addressed
long communication to Secretary Taft,
complaining of the official and other state
ments made by General Humphreys and
Major Howell concerning his work, which
he alleges, has caused him great injury in
discrediting his labors and shaking the con.
fidence of those from whom he hoped to
obtain financial aid. The following extracts
are made from the closing portion of his
letter:
But few persons inexperienced in the diff.
fculties of raising the large amounts Of
money required in works Of great magni.
tude, can appreciate the mi uriOus effects of
unfavorable arguments or apparently well
authenticated reports against an enterprise,
especially when they involve, if correct,
the certain loss of capital invested. For
several weeks past we have. through tho
sell. acknowledged conduct of Major How
ell, been seriously trammeled in the prose-
cuti0n of the works we are constructing, by
misrepresentation to which have been
given . real or seeming assurance Of official
truth, while it has been out of my power to
obtain, officially. the real facts 20 disprove
them.
In view Of the annoyance and Ambarrass-
ments already suffered from the official an
tagonism OF General Humphreys and Major
Howell. and of the fact that their official
positions give them the ability to continue
their open or insidious opposition to this
work 1.-THE one being chief of the corps of
engineers. United States army and the
other stationed in this city in charge of i'm.
portant engineering operations in the vi.
ciniry), have to respectfully ask that any
further oficious or unauthorized official in.
reference on the part of these officers, be
interdicted, and that instructions be issued
TO the inspecting officer authorized by the
act, and detailed by you to make the ex.
aminations to promptly supply me with
any official information he may from time
to time acquire respecting these works and
their results, which l may deem important
to facilitate us in carrying out the intent Of
the grant, or in protecting us from misrep-
resentation; and that his reports hereafter
be made directly to the Secretary of War.
instead OF through the medium OF the chief
OF engineers, United States army, as the
Secretary Of War alone is, by the words
OF the grant, authorized and directed to
carry into effect the provisions Of the act"
The request made by Captain Eads is
certainly very remarkable one. The re-
suit of this appeal will be looked tor with
much interest