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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-09-07
A Drausht Of Congressional NomIna-
tions in New York, Ohio, Missouri,
Michigan, and Other States.
The Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Ne
braska Democracy Make State Nom.
nations and Adopt Sound
Platforms.
Charles Francis Adams Nominated for
Governor Of Massachusetts-The
Grabbing Greenbackers Of
Missouri Make Nom.
nations.

New York Congregational NominstiO..
NEW YORK, September 6 Scott Lord
has been nominated for congress by &C.
clamation.
Missouri Congressional Nomination.
ST. LOUIS, September 6-David Rea
was nominated for reelection to con-
gress by the Democrats of the ninth
district of this State yesterday.
Michigan Congressional Nomination.
DETROIT, September 6-Hou. Geo.
81. Durand, of Flint, was re-nominated
for congress by acclamation to-day, at
Owasso, by the Democrats of the sixth
district,
Congressional Nominations I'm Iowa.
FORT DODGE, September 6.-The
Democratic convention OF the. ninth
COL gressionaI district to-day nominated
Samuel Reese, of Fort Dodge, by accla-
mation. The platform Is strong for
greenbacks.
Congressional Nomination I'm Georgia.
AUGUSTA, September 6.-Alex. II.
Stephens was nominated for congress by
scciamation by the Democratic conven-
ton at Thompson, to- day. 1t is under.
stood that the Republicans will make no
nomination against him.
chic Congressional Nominations,
CLEVELAND, September g. The
Democratic central committee nomi.
mated to-day Hon. Il. B. Payne for con-
gress, Judge Rsuey having declined the
nomination. 1t is uncertain whether
Mr.. Payne will accept, he having de-
clined before the convention was held.
Kausas Conversational Nominations.
ATCHIsoN, September 6.-The Demo-
Gratis of the first district nominated
Thomas A. Fenton for congress by ac-
clamation. This action will result in q
contest between Colonel Phillips and
Fenton, as Colonel Guthrie, the other
Republican candidate, will withdraw.
Nebraska Democratic State COnyen-
ton.
OMAHA, September 6.-The Demo-
cratic State convention met here to-day.
A large number of delegates were pres
=. The meeting was hsrmonious
"nut. General Joseph Holman,
a.. county, YVES nominated for
nfoug- oarsr Luglsnd, OF Lam
u Oaho'a HMinsted for gov
2ster county, was Ii. eonyen-
! 1nol. -. nesoIutious 9: were ~%Fty
lon; arraignipg the Republican ~
)r broken pledges for economy; de-
euncing the policy of the Republican
artyin furnishing arms to the Indians,
nd placing the army in the south; and
the strictest &c nomy by the
dWidistrstton In all departments OF the
1
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TbieviDe Pesfoaice EmpIoyes.

: ST. PAUL, September &C. g. Kelly
register clerk in the pOstoffice here, q
announced in last nights dispatches
vas arrested at late hour in the act G
'-'ng registered letters. This morn
robt,. g. Terry, ,jr,, distributing clerl
ipg John ~dent OF the city carriers
and snnsrints accomplice, and som
wss srrested oss ON nv the detective
money used as decoy TIS;e e
found on his paTeOU. A pre-.
animation this morning. before
States Commissioner CsTd0zs, esuI,,
in the holding of both, and they were
admitted to bail In tbesum of five hun.
dred dollars each. Kelly and Terry arr
Doth young men formerly held in high
estimation, the former having been con-
nected with the pOst5ffice at Minneapo.
lis and this city IN responsible positions
for years, and the latter bsing the sou of
one OF st. PauPs leading citizens, anG
formerly postmaster of this city. The
evidence sgainst them is very conclu-
sive.
AT Redwing, to-day, the Republicans
of the Second MIDbssOEa u1sVTIVg -
nominated Horace B. Strait for congress.
National BOARD Of steam NSVIsatOrs.
BALTIMORE, September 6--The fifth
annual session of the National board OF
steam navigators was begun here to-
day. About sixty delegates were pres
ent, representiDg all paris Of the cOun-
try. Thomas Sherlock, of Cincinnati,
chairman of the executive committee,
made long report. Hon. J. II. Hop
kins, OF Pittsburg, present by invitation,
made an address on Steamboat intere sts,
its magnitude and public Importance.
The board then adjourned until three
O'Clock, when an executive session was
held.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, John Al
len, jr., of Buffalo; first vice-president,
Thomas Clyde, Philadelphia; second
vice president, r. II. Voolfolk, Louis.
vile. PIttsbnrg was selected 81 the
place for holding the next session Of the
board, commencing the first Wednes-
day in Septem bsr, 1877. A resolution to
memorislizs congrt IS to remove the OBJ,
structions in the Ohio river at the falls
near Louisville SO as to dispense with
the canal, was discussed, and the sub
ject finally referred to special com
mittee.
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The following is complete list Of the
delegates elected to attend the congress
sionsl convention which meets at the
criminal courtroom te-day:
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Clerk and Master.
r. J. BLACK D. c. and NJ.
7. B. kdgingtOn, Attorn-y. Be7
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ALEXANDRIA.

ATTEMPTED R0BBERY.-As Mr.. Septimus
Brown, of this county, was on his way TO the
Washington market, at an early hour this
morning, he was attacked Just below the
Freedmen's Village by two negro men, who
jumped into his wagon and attempted to rob
him. By making show of drawing a pistol
Mr.. Brown intimidated the negroes and
made his escape. He recognized one of them
as negro named jackson, who, together
with companion whose name was not ascer-
tained, was arrested later In the day and
carried before Justice Austin at Arlington,
who committed them to jail for court.
dent occurred to horse belonging to Mr.
Clarke, who lives on the Hayfield estate,
near this city. The horse had been hitched
to the rack at Ramsay's grocery store, there
being just above his head a row of hooks,
placed there to hang goods upon. In tossing
his head TO rid himself of the flies which
were annoying him, the horse caught one of
these hooks in his lower eyelid, tearing the
whole lid away and infiicting horrid Look
ing wound, which, however, Is not thought
TO be mortal.
RAILROAD ACCIDENr.-The mail train
Bound south on the Midland road. yesterday
morning, when near Gordonsville, ran over
an unknown colored man. The man was
lying alongside the track, either drunk or
Ssleep and the train struck him on the head
paaiy bruising and cutting him, but not
ElIIlng him. The man was taken on the
train and carried INTO Gordonsville. and at
last accounts was still alive.
Or THE CENTENNIAL.-Mr.R x. L. Carne
OF st. Johns Academy. accom-
panied by about fifteen or twenty of h q
started for the Centennial This
Gazette, 27th.
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l. OCAL NE VS..
Condensed Locals.

J. G.. Parker is promptly on hand again
with advance copies OF the New ork dailies
and HdypeT'S Weehly.
Maximum temperature at U. 8. Signal
Office yesterday % degrees. Same date last
year % degrees and minutes.
The annual commencement of Columbian
University takes place this evening al Lin
coin hall, and the public are invited 10 at
tend.
Justice Clark yesterday fined an italian,
named JOhn PerrtD, 50 for cruelty leading n
bear ABOUT the streets by ring ia his nose
be was arrested by officer Powell.
Ihe International Typographical Union
Will meet in Philadelphia on Monday next
columbia Union, No. lO1, of this city will be
Jackson III. Ralston.
AT mi-annual meeting OF the young
Peoples association Of Waugh NJ. Z. church,
on Monday evening, officers were elected as
follows: President, 3. I. Dyre; first vice pres
1dent, Miss Mamie Desle; second vice pres
ldent, Miss Nellie Twitchell; secretary, w
H. Askew; treasurer, WV. Wishart.
Mr. william Catlin, OF London, spoke at
The open-air meeting at the corner OF Ith
lng, under the auspices OF the Y. NJ. c. A
DIS subject being -Four Funny Little
Inlngs," the text being Prov. Xxx, "a, %
and spiders.
Yesterday a small boy named James Tay-
Ior, Wnlle gathering cherries, fell from the
Tree and fractured one OF his arms. DIR. III.
r. Leach was called in and attended to his
injuries, after which the boy was sent TO his
home on h street southeast. DIR. Leach also
set a fractured elbow of a little girl, daugh-
Ter OF Mrs. Jane Carter, residing on eth street
southwest, which was broken by a fall down
night OF stairs this morning.
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Columbian College.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE PREPARA-
TORY DEPARTMENT

TORY DEPARTNENf.
The annual exhibition OF the preparatory
department OF Columbian College was held
last evening at Lincoln hall which was
handsomely decorated. The friends and the
relatives OF the scholars filled the large hall
THE PROGRAMME
was as follows interspersed with music:
Prayer by j. III. Cuthbert; salutstory second
honor,l II. L. Schimmelfennig; "Immor-
tally" George b. Edwards; selection from
'scnool for Scandal" VIM. 9. Rossiter and
Boteler; Centennial Thoughts" NJ. F.
Thompson; "The Miser Punished" Miles
FULLER "a Mouse Hunt" VIM. h. Decide;
george y. Edwards. Asaph Hall, j. F. Kelly,
and Clement N. SmaIlwood; sour Gifts 10
History Garrett L: Hills; "The Heroism of
Grace Darling" w. W. Foster; Language
Asaph Hall; "The Legend of the Organ,
builder" c. n. SmalwOod; selection from
lie Medecin Malgre lui Meme" w. r. Dee
bic, l.. s. Fristoe- Miles Fuller, E. c. God
dard, G. l.. Hills, j. NJ Perry, VIM. s. Ros.
sitter, and NJ. F. Thompson; music; vagedic-
tory, first bonor.) Asaph Hall. The Young
senllemen taking part are deserving OF great
praise FOR the careful manner In which thew
prepared their pieces, and are to be con-
gIstuiated on acquitting themselves so
THE DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS.
Mr.. A. BOlles, vice president of the college
board OF trustees, after a few congratulatory
remarks, distributed the certificates and
For High Grade Of Scholarship-1st class.
first prize TO Asaph Hall, IT., gold medaI;l
second prize, Warren W. Foster, (siiver
medal 2d class, first prize TO III. A. Schim-
melfennlg, (silver medal;l second prize, c.
walton shoemaker, (silver medaI.) 4tn
class, FIRST prize TO George Shoemaker, (siI-
yer medal;) second prizes, j. Evans Mag
neld and 7. Z. Stansbury, (silver medals
Honorable Mention for Schoiarship-E l.
ward l. Buckley, Clinton ". CIabaugh, Her
bert L. Ellis, Miles Fuller, Edward c.
Goddard, VIM. Preston Mayfeld.
Certificates OF Observation-Disclosures AL
word, jr, Frank M. BOteler, Clinton N CIa-
bsugh, George b. Edwards, Warren w
Foster, Miles Fuller, Asaph Hall, jr., Mil
lard r. Thompson
Certificates in Penmanship-First prize,
B. Noble.
Hermesian Society Prizes-To best de-
pater, Miles Fuller, gold medal; best editor,
j. Fred. Kelley, book.
Metals for Punctuality and Department
Eoward L.. Buckley, (silver;) Clinton n.
GIapaugh, lgoldD Philip III. F1tzhugh, (gold)
Luther ;. Frtstoe. (gold;l Asaph Hall, ir,
teold:) j. Evans MayheId, (siIver;) c. Wal,
ton ShoemsHsr, tsilveril Bryant 81. Stick
ney, (silver)
Ine mum = of pupils in the Preparatory
Department Is unprecedentedly large this
year, and the most satisfactory progress has
been made In studies under the capable and
experienced principal, Prof o. 7. Mason.
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No ESTABLISHMENT In the city moro
prompt in attending to all orders for Sewer
Work, Plumbing and Gas Fitting than Ham,
and ID streets. They employ none but the
best wor kmen, and consequently give Salts
faction In all their work. They keep the
largest stock of Plumbers and Gas Filters
supplies OF any house in the city, and are
therefore enabled TO do all work at the most
reasonable prices. They give low estimates
factios in every instance. Give them a call.
They are GOOD responsible men and deserve
encouragement. 3,18,w&s,3:
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hCape May,s

Messrs. George B. Dyer and F. p. Hill, of
the fremont House OF this city, having
leased the Arctic House, Cape May, are now
at moderate prices. The Arctic is the most
modern Hotel at the Cape. 1t is new, newly
furnished, and in full view OF the ocean,
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CIT p TT f. MS

PoRTNER's VIENNA BEER FOR FAMrrv
UsE-In bottles, with patent shoppers, ONLY
81 per dozen for pint and 81 20 per dozen for
quart, (oottles to be returned.) Send orders
10 principal depot, 626 Virginia avenue. or
sC9 Ith street, or A Bridge street, George
Town. 6,28.6
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- bhUUkS, NJ H, Sept, z, $50.
Dear Su-From early youth was IN feeble
health, troubled with humor in my blood
weakness and debility Of the system general
Iy; was unable to labor much, and only at
some light business, and then only with great
caution.
Seven years ago, the past spring, had
severe attack of Diphtherla, which left my
limbs paralized and useless so was unable
10 walk or even sit up. Noticing the adver-
tisement OF Pe7Urida Syrup, concluded TO
give 1t trial. and to my great Joy soon
the use OF the Syrup until three bottles had
been used, and was restored to complete
health, and have remained so to this day
attribute my present health entirely to
the use of Pe7urtdn Syrup, and hold 1t In high
estimation. L cannot speak too highly I'm its
praise. have in several cases recommended
1t In cases very similar to my own with the
same good results. Yours truly,
CHARLES f., PEARCY.
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and collection of license taxes; but this DR.,
vision shall not exempt any person from the
payment of any license tax.
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IHE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner
OF new YORK avenue and 18th street, pays
per cent. per annum on deposits fOr each cal
endar month. Banking hours, 8 TO 4. Sat
urdays, 9 to and to g. 27t3. 14t16
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r emevaI,

TUSt-CttLSS OtUITUty tHUI Dyctfy.
A. Fischer enlarged his establishment by
removing to his new building, 906 g street
very near his former place. By promptly
adopting the latest improvements, whether
OF American or European invention, he is
be equaled by those not possessing these ia
cilities.
Ladies dresses cleaned and dyed without
being taken apart.
Grape Wells refuished nice and cheap.
Travellers leaving the city can have work
done on the very shortest notice.
Prices lower than ever before, to suit the
times.
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READING NOTICES.

The Crown Tooth Brushes.
Bristles will not fall out or break Off while
using. To secure the genuine see that The
crown Brush Is stamped on handle.
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AANDER'S RASPBERRY and Blackberry
Wines, the best cure for summer complaint
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CHARLES f. PEARCY,
BATHS ARE ExPENs1vE.-

Not so, however, CLIENTS Sulphur Soap, q
cheap and efficient substitute, which answers
the same purpose as far as local diseases of
the skin, rheumatism and govt are con-
cerned. Depot, Crittenton's, No. Sixth
Avenue.
HITS Instantaneous Hair Dye produces nat
ural effects and is safe. m,W,f6
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PHYSICIANS prescribe pure Raspberry or
E Black oerry Wine for summer complaint.
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"A FULL ASSORTMENT OF boys and chill
oren,s clothing suitable for the warm
weather. b. Robinson a Co the Boys CIo-
,niSrs, soc Pennsylvsnis avenue, next To
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USE Palmers elegant Perfumes and Toilet
articles: Lists at drug stores and at ~ Platt
street, new YORK. 5,25,w&s,1:
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Vascular Excrescences, &C, successfully
treated by DR.. White, 14l6 Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Wizards Hotel. Refers to
the many eminent physicians, surgeons, and
thousands OF other well-known persOnages
who patroniZe his establishment. Hours-S
O. m: to p. M. Fee, 81 per visit. Established
In Washington in 1861.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'M'TS,
MATIIHcss, MATTINs.L MArrINss.

Good White and Checked Mating at 20 cts.
Superior Quality at 81, IS, 40, As, and 80 cts.
lGOyards Victoria Law at l2k, worth 20 cts.
Our stock OF Spring Dress Goods at marked down
prIcss.
White Goods Of all kinds, for school commence
ment dresses.
2 button Kid Gloves for 81, in all colors.
The "Vic'oria" id Gloves, 2 button, O / 90.
m2G-tr BENJAMIN MILLER, lO3 bridge 81.
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STATIONERY SALE--The public should
not FORGET that to- morrow will be the closing
sale a. Dowllne's for stationery, blank books
and fancy articles. Bargains NAV b. ex-
pected.
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Weather Probabilities To-dav.
OFFICE OF CHrrr SIGNAL OYPrcHR, I
WaguIxCrnN Luna % I6a

Iofos y
For the lower lake region, the middle
states, and southern New England, increas-
ing northwest ID southwest winds, rising
barometer, stationary or lower tempera-
lures and over the lower lake region cloudy
weather ard local rains; but on the Atlantic
coast diner, partly cloudy or clear weather,
with occasional light rains.
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SPEING AND SUMNER.
PREMIUM STEAM DYeING AND SECURING,
a. W VI. H. WHEArLEY,a
OLD AND fELIABLE BSTABLISHMENT.
Ladies and Gentlemen have their Spring and
sunu er Wearing Apparel Cleaned or Colored In
the very best mannsr; also, Winter Clothing, Oar
pets, Blankets, &C., &c, nicely Cleaned and taken
care of until needed, Work sent for and delivered
without extra charge anywhere in the District-re-
by mail or express. ONCE and Works, 80 Jefferson
street, Georgetown. ID. o.; Pest Once Box, 123.
once hours-7 .. m. to " D. n; Saturday, TO
pm mye-tr
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ADJUSTMENTS.

EEHTKNHIAL NOTICE
~ beautiful elevated GROVE OF twenty acre,
already seated, capable OF accommodstinR LOO per
sons, can be secured for FOURTH OF JULY
Location at WarIick Heights Station Of the Wash.
i,ngton ara Ohio Junction, five miles from city
hourly. ies'e
.. Apply on the premises immediately, or address
' N. ID. H." p. o. Box COS. IL
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BUTTONS and studs, In Roman gold, stone,
ebsmeled and plaln-over one thousand
sly les 10 select from. The best nifty cent eye
glass In Washington, at Priggs, No 457
fepnsylyania avenue, near AZ street.
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ACTON FOR FEEs.-Yesterday In the Cir
cult Court, Judge Humphreys, the ease OF
Joseph b. Stewart against =. b. Cabell was
lIied-Judge Paschal for plaintiff and Judge
Cuppey for defendant. This Is an action 10
recover fees for prosecuting q claim, and the
ulal was IN progress when our report closed.
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hco persons occupying one room. E.#
The fare from ashin eton to the SPRINGS aIj T,-
turn, by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and coaches
IRON winchester, is only o. 80 the round trip.
fufe ar, healing waters, grand scenery, sbun-
cant am usemepts, may all be obtained at this tun
restraints Of fashion ~
Coed food, abundantly supplied, cooked In best
manner, promptly served.
IL Is the aim Of the proprietor 70 make Rock Enon
springs an attractive Summer home for Wa hing
tonlans, at rates which ell can aff ord.
The best OF servants have been engaged
For descr1ptfye pamphlets or infor nation call on
street. iel0- I'm
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-,
as heretofore required.
Sec. I6. That the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia and the commissioners
Of the sinking fund Of sad District shall de-
and other obligations OF every kind of the
city Of Washington, city OF Georgetown, or
the District of Columbia whatsoever hereto
fore paid or redeemed by either Of said boards
under the direction OF the Secretary of the
Treasury, and shall preserve the evidence
thereof as shall be prescribed by said Secre-
Sec. II, That the period OF redemption be,
and is hereby, extended for one year a. re.
spects the property Of which, for the want of
came the purchaser At the tsa-s under the
act Of Congress approved June 20, 1874, enti-
tied Gan act for the government OF the Dis
sriei Oh nj s an6 ior other purposes
gress approved March 3, 1876, entitled Gan
act making appropriations 70 supply den-
cieneies In the appropriations for the fiscal
and for other purposes"
Sec. Is. That all laws and ordinances now
w co relating
water-rents, and taxation for water-mains
| be, and they are hereby, extended to and
made operative over ali parts Of the District
United States aQueduct is used, and said
| axes and rents shall be payable and collect
see i 20 n n me cifT az ana Ct the
the year beginning January 1, 1876, and for
| each subsequent ear.
Sec. 10. That bankers, merchants, and
| other traders, except those dealing In spirit
uous or fermented liquors or cordials, en-
gagged In business In the District OF Colum.
/ bia, and who pay under the operation OF thi.
4 act tax upon all their real and persona
| property, shall be exempt from the payment
| Of any percentage upon the capital (not In
/ their said business required under the pro
/ visions Of any law or ordinance now In fore
In Esid District and relating TO the paymen