davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

E,o' Iortlanu, maine.
MIND READING, Psychomany Fascination.
vi Soul Charming, Mesmerism, and Marriage
Guide, showing how either sex may fascnate
and gain the love and affection Of any person
taey choose instantly. 400 pages BY mail
80 cts. Hunt IL Co.. 1879 S. TN st. Phile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
" + 5 Il f Il \ + A n d S

e. 4, COO per dag at home Samples
Vc y ~ worth 81 free. STINsoN
eco, Portla.d. Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
CHOLERA lNFANTUM

Causes the death of thousands of c. dren ! DE-
SETH ARNULD'S BALSAM is , 1rsnted {
cure CHOLERA lNFANrUM evon after
has run for weeks. and the little sufferer been
reduced to skin and bones.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
DYSENTERY.
CHOLERA MORBTS.

If the directions are strictly followed. we
~d,r0m Dir SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAu 10
cure CHOLERA and CHOLERA MoRBUs in any
stage OF the disease, before the patient has
lost his senses
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
CHRONIC DIARRHUA.

CHRONIC DIARRHUA.
Dr. SETH ARNOTD'S BALSAM is warrant
ed to cure CHRONIC DIARRHGA in short time. /,
If not over rs years standing.
DYSENTERY.
DIR. SETH ABNOLD'S BALSAMi is warrant.
ed to cure DYsESTERY before and after all
other remedies have failed, if modification
has not taken place.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
4 Charming Book.

Hon. Robert q. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,,
formerly Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tives, who pronounced q charming oration at the
laying of ihe corner. stone OF the Washington
Monument, in 1siS, Is still In the enjoyment OF
health and yigor, and spends the graceful even
ing of his life in disnteIeted labors for the public
good. He has Just thrown together, In an atlrac
tive volume entitled "Washington, BoHdoin and
Franklin" a few OF his earlier productions, and
has presented item as an appropriate contribu-
tion to our Centennial literature. The book, OF
which q very limited edition is printed, is the
result, the author states, Of frequent calls for
copies OF these productions, which are no longer
to be found in a separate or convenient form. The
volume is enriched with heliotype copies Of origi.
nal letters OF great historical aud literary inter-
est. Mr.. winthrop, who takes great interest IN
the completion Of the monument whose corner.
stone he laid, has devoted this book in aid Of the
funds OF the Monument Society. In the preface
he says: "a new effort is nov in progress to OBJ
tain the means Of hnishing the monument and i
have been encouraged TO hope that the renewed
publication Of this Grafton Eight add In attract
ing attention to the subject. The centennial pc.
rtod ought not TO close with anational monument
TO Washington standing incomplete at the Capt.
tai The presentation copies OF this most az
tractiye book may be found at the bookstore Of
Solomons Chapman, and will be disposed OF In
aid OF the monument fund, and without any proh:
20 the firm,
National Republican., 1876-02-24

all Jews and all others who did not already be-
long 10 the church to come immediately TO Jesus
u they wished to know what true happiness was.
He SAID that since he had, with all his family,
been converted. there were N" differences M oon-
tentiors in hs family, but all now lived in peace
harmony and love.
lie hHu always looked upon Christ "a nothing
mere than y good man until last Thursdl7 nikh.,
when SIR. Hammond began his remarks oy say
ing, ave Will nov take a trip 20 JerGs ale n !"
ke listened. became, in .efCst, and vas Ooo OBJ
iiviLCs TO all hts Surroundings; for bis thoughts
were of Jerusalem. where the words OF Mr..
Hsnmopd Rad carried them. HIS soui v as wI.h
hiin, aLc ho slw with s1:h dls-fn:sbeSSt thriss
bicedIrg upon the cross, aud his heart tiled 1Or
him, ard from that moment he wes a convert.
Since hfs conversion. he said, he had Tesd the
Scriptures eoDsIderGbly, and he seemed TO see all
in new light.
After Mr.. Prince had concluded, an1 prayer.
General Whittlesey made q few remarks, and
the irquiry meeting followed. Upon the plat
form were seated q number Of prominent gentle
men, among whom was MIR. Johnson, 4 leading
citizen Cf Bloomington. Illinois, who stated to a
friend that Curing Mr.. HamnOnd's visit there
about one thousand peIsous had been converted,
and that they living the lives of consistent
Christians. DIR. Cuthbert, General WhittleseY and
others also occupied sests upon the stand.
The meetings announced to tax place to-day
were: First, the ll:30 O'Clock meeting at Calgary
Bsptist church; the next, the cniltren's meeting
at the CoDRregatioDal church at o'clock p. H.,
and the usual 80 o'clock p. II. meeting.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
a Happy Marriage Bringsth Forth Bliss
and Is Fattarn Of Celestial Paana

At $50 o'clock yesterday evening a small but
distinguished circle of friends assembled at the
residence of Hon. ]. J. and Mrs. Hayden, 7lj
Twelfth street, to witness the marriage of Miss
Hatt'e H. Hayden, their eldest daughter, and
DR. P!-mmcn :. Hayes, Of Ch!clgo. The bride
was richly and elutifully att;red in white satin,
en trGiTe, long tulle veil and orange blossoms
Miss Lucy CrittendeD, OF this city, Miss Katie
McilyaiIe, OF New York, and Miss Birdie Hay
deD, sister Of the bride, were the bridesmaids
aud were Gttired in white tulle dresses and wells
Mr.. John III. Hayes, Of Chicago brother of the
groom, Mr.. Henry !. Hayden, Of IndianapoIis
croomsmeD, ind wore the usual evening dress
The bride and bridesmaids all carried exquisite
bouquets of white japOnicaS, orange blossoms
and Tiolets, while each gentleman OF the bridal
party were LoEfOaieTcS of Grange blossoms and
YiOlets.
The ceremony, which was very impressive was
performed by Rev. Dr. Mitchell of the New York
avenue Presbyterian church. The bridal presents
were numerous and costly. An elegant supper
was partsken OF, after which the bride donned
her travelling costume and departed with her
Dewly-wedded husband for Philadelphia New
York and Chicago. bearing with them the best
wishes Of hosts OF friends.
Among thGse present were Senator Morton
Hon. ID. ID. Pratt, Mrs. Pratt and their daughter
MTs. Captain huntingdon: Hon. las. A. GARFIELD
General T. 7. Grittenden and Mrs Crittendep'
Hon. and Mrs. Franklin Sanders and Miss San.
teTs, Judge and Mrs Hayden Miss late IL ayden
Hon. s. 5. Marshall, Mr. and the Misses Birney
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiswell, Howard Crit.endeu Sid
Nealv. Miss Snowden, Miss Rose Eayl!sh, mir.
ard Mrs Ray.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
Lseturs Of E.C. Townssnd.

NotEithstsndlnK tss Intense cold, the audience
that greeted IT. TGsbsesd A. TsiImRdge hall
last night to hear bis h5m9rOuI leeture, entitled
The People We Eieet," was a Tell-deserved
compliment TO the taIented lecturer and the
worthy cause in behalf of which the lecture was
given. For about an hour and qulrtr Mr..
Townsend nc 81 charminSly pSrsonaicd thi many
types Of men All women we meet in eVUry day
iie provoking smiles on the isces OF the most
sedaie. The originality Of though ht and YIyacity
in delivery, combined with we'll modula:ed, Jet
ringing voice, aud ar almost iauitiessly disIiac.
utterance, IUstined the wgrmeet expressions OF
his appreciative bearers. The entertsinmen. and
amusement afforded hy :he Lecturer called forth
degree Of talent which, if properly backed by
seltreiGnce and ambition. can10s TAIL 70 chieye
for Mr.. Townsend lame as a lecturer which VIII
prove honnr to himself and q satisfR=tion TO
many triencs who are looking upon him with
great expectations The enviabIe renutatIOa
he has won as an el0cutionist By years Of careful
study seems soon to be eclIpsed by his bright a.
tainneDts upon the rostTum, to which be Will be
accorded welcome 3y the many brilliant Der
sOnages who now adOrn II.
National Republican., 1876-02-24

Theatre Comiuue.
NEW LDVERTIsEhENTs,

Rooms OF q street Tor rent.
Nicely furnished room on L street.
Suite Of rooms on Thirteenth street.
Ter. rocm house on q street for rent.
United States marshals sale of lumber.
Moral reform" meeting at Hamline church.
A number OF houses on Corcoran street for rent.
Meeting of the Ohio Republican campaign club.
Notice TO creditors OF the estate OF Richard T.
McLaip.
Concert for the beneit OF the Little Sisters of
the Poor.
Trustees sale of q dwelling on NJ street by E.
J. Sweet.
Several three-story brick buildings for sale by
John W. i. Myers.
Sale Of valuable real estate In South Washing.
ton by u. II. Warner.
Sale of q frame dwelling on Eleventh street by
Ycupg & Middleton.
Adams Express Uompany's sale o. unclaimed
packages by Duntanson Bros.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
Of kubiio Interest.

For Thirty years there has been noimproTemsut
in the composition CT porous plaster. The re.
cent discovery Of CapciDe and its addition 70 40
improved porous plaster has INTRODUCED to tbs
consumers and the public an article Of progress.
The objection to the ordinary article Is lie slow
sCtiOn. BESsUa'S CAPCINB Porous PLASTER
ovefcomes tbs great objection by etectinS In q
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster sc
ecnrlishes in days and weeks Of continuous wear
BRSsoS's CArCIEE Porous PLAsTERs are pre-
ferred to all others on the following grounds:
First-Tber composition Is Of an improved no
tuTe, and combined with the recently
ciscOvered Vegetable priuclple-Uap-
cIne-whch, as o powerful and unerrtnE
specific, has never been equaled Ia the
history OF true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vig0r, bring almost I'M
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater Certainty than any
known plaster, liuiment or compound.
Second-Thsy possess all the merit Of tho Ordi-
EaTy POROUS plaster With above addition,
and Will cure oil the various dIlicult!es
for which they have been esteemed IN as
many hours as tho ordinary article
effects in d6ys and Weoks oi e0ntinuOus
wear.
Third-They are genuine pharmaceutical pre-
parnti0n. Ekilltpily combined, Of the
hiE hest order Of merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons. ipdorsei by physiEians, and are
n lao sense patent modts!nc.
SEABCRY 4 JOHNs0g,
Pharmaceutical UhemistS ". Y,
To be ohtatned Tor twenty. i've ccnts.
For sale by Drew Il Gibbs, D. p. HinkliUg, X.
B. Ferguson, L. q Rish"p. and q. StOtt * Go.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
DRESS AND MASK BALL.
French Residents Of Washington Making
RhrrH.

Last evening AIarini hall vas we'll filled With
one of the most interesting and ertaining gath
eriDgs of the season, the occasion being q grand
dress and masked bali, given by the French resi-
dents OF this city. The neat hail was tasTefully
decorated, the Stars and Stripes and the tricolor
of Trarce teirg everywhere blended, while at the
west end Of the hall, appropriately festooned,
were imperial pictures CT Washington and L.
Fayette. AL who were not IN costume wers in
full dress, and tie aSscmbIage, while II was gay
one, was marked BY that perfect politensss and
consideration which is characteristic of the French
nation. The programme, comprt:ipg twenty
dances, was admirably arranged, and the music
excellent. At midnight an excellent supper Tus
served in French style, and heartily enjoyed es-
pectally by the Americans who were present The
following committees performed the duties as.
signed them 10 the entirs satisfaction OF all pres.
ent: ATraDgeTents-Messrs T.. Vermern. j. NJ
PeLIeaId, '. NGterschoot, e. Eoel, G. Brocae,
II. Roetat, L. Rendin, Ed Mallet, l.. E EGolliere;
receptlon-P. Nermerin, G. Ebel, A. Collin, ].
N. Perreard, l.. L. C0lliere, l.. Bounefons, G.
COIIe, w. Burwart, p. Bolleau; fioor-V Water
sehoot, F: Felter, q. GivauCin, L. RendIn, p.
Rolx, n. Willmes, ]. Demonet, '. Montalant,
i. L, Carramon.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
WlSsLU
He Makes. a. Statement OF His Finarcial

He Makes. a. Statement Of His Financial
kfsiIs.
LoNpoS, Feb. 2S.-WIIsIow, the Boston forSer,
was again brought up at tie B0wstrcet Police
Court to-day. CclCheessbrough, the second Sec
retaIy OF the Ameriesn Legation read telegram
from the American Secretary Of Stats, stating
that an Cfiicer with the proper papers lad sailed
from the United States on Saturday last, and he
therefore asked FOR the remand Of Wius!oH for
another eight days. window then asked leave
to speak, which was accorded 10 him. He said
when his family were ct Rotterdam all their
money, consisting of about 81 600, (Eugllsh
money! was to ken from them, except 500. Tne
ssquently, he was unable to employ counsel. His
wIe ana family were in great distress, and Wero
perfect strangers III England.
The American consul az Birmingham was the
only person in England he had ever seen before
The prison regulations permitted him to see only
one person daily, ard then only through graf.
understood that prisoners having counsel were
permitted TO see them in private room in the
presence Of an officer. As be was not able to
hire solicitor, and his wife being the only meaus
OF hearing ard communicating about the case, he
requested the justice Sir Thomas Henry, to per-
NIT him TO see his wife and one other member of
bis family in the same manner daily.
He had no secrets that he objected to an orIicer
hearing, but be was unwilling 10 discuss the case
promised to write TO the visiting justice who cen.
trolled the prison (tbe house OF detention at Oer
kenwell) ard recommend him TO grant the ap-
plicatton. WinsiOE then asked permission to sec
his wife and family, who were in waiting q: G
private room of the coart. The request was
granted. He then asked to be remandet for q
shorter period than eight days on the chance OF
the officers arriving sooner than was anticipated.
After consulting with Colonel Cheeseb:ough
Sir Thomas Henry said this would be useless and
relnsnded the prisoner until Thursday. March .
at neon. WinslOw spoke well and cOUiiy, though
be looks sallow and Ill. His wife and sister look
care-TO1n and depressed, though the son is
cheerful. Colonel Chez sebrough says there ore
10 new Developments in the case.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
Improysmeuts.

Tie following building permits we're Issued yes
tertay by Inspector Pl0Wnan: J ohn W. ReEsht-
stein, repair dwelling in alley bctFeen Tenth
and Boundary and and W streets, 80. Geo
". Riggs six-story and basement hotel, south
size u street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
northwest, 80 Q0O. John IL. Lscnard, a frame
sore. north side l street, between THenty-siNth
d Twenty seventh northwest, flOJ. John Hen
Eon, a two story brick dwelling, west side
frteenth street, between and d southwest,
ITO. Casper Barber, repair q brick dwelling
nd store, south side Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Four ant.l-half and Sixth streets north
west, $1,000. Conrad Rasnor, a brick private
stable, north side X street, between Eighteenth
and Niuetecnth northwest, 500.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
hETHuOISk.
The Cemir q Annual acknowledgements z
Topics fer Ccrsidsration.

Tho Conir Annual Colfsrepca-Interesting
Topics fer Cersideration.
The ninety second annual session OF the Balsi.
more Conference Of the Methods. Episcopal
Church Will taso place Ia the Metropolitan NJ.
L. church, Rev. Dr. Newman, pastor, beginning
next Wednesday n orning.
Rev. Bishop Thomas Bowman will preside, and
a number Of interesting topics will be introduced
such as change IN the status OF the presidiuR
ELDERS CHiee, the election Of tour clerical dele.
IaiCs and two lay men TO represent the body IN
the next general conference, which meets IN BAT.
timore ia May, with other items OF grave i'm port.
ance TO the weIbcirg Of the Nett oiist denoml.
nation. Revs. Irs. Morgan, LsnBhan, Newman,
Gibson, Chapman, SPEAK Q aud others are likely
to poll strong vOto In the list OF clerical caudf.
dates, while amor q the lsynen 1t seems probable
that adelsRate viii be elected from Baltimore
and Washington.
Kev. Dr. Newman bss been working faithfully
10 prepare FOR the approaching conference, ant
making arrangements for tho entertainmeni of
members anu guests. /: Ia thought nearly or
quite two hundred ministers and Visitors viii bs
Ercsent during the greater part Of the sessions.
The annual minutes will record the deaths OF the
following members since tho previous session:
Rev. WIN. Pretty man, one OF the fathers Of the
conference; Rev. ID. W. Arnold, for twentythree
years In the active service: Rev. ]. w. Hoover
who united with the body In "a but who for num-
her years has been on the retired list; Rev
w. NJ. Walsh, in toe active ministry for forty
years; and Rev. J. q. Moore, younger member
AZ most of the ministers were tnducted into their
new pastoral charges last year, there will be CON-
paratively lev CHANGES at the approaching con-
terence. A lew of the older memo osrs NAV retire
from the active work, but new recruits will come
in to ta ke their places. The conference now rep-
resents IS, COO members with more than 8, church
ediheFs. AVID on annual missionary collection OF
over SO COO The clerical force, including the
venerable fathers of the conference who are on
the retired list, numbers nearly two hundred
active members.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
TIE VETERANS NATIONAL CoKKIrTZE.
Tbs Folders and Sailors convsntion TO Go
Hlld In lndianapoliR-

Tie Veterans National Committed, ,pursu IN: TO
call, met last evening Of their pressnt hesdfutr-
ters, JGO5 street. There wsre present General
Charles Il. Braytcn, Rhode leland; GsnerelP Pow
ell Clayton, Arkansas: General II. 5. Rs5Ins9G,
lndiana: q CncraI Allan Rutherford, North caro-,
lima. lion. w. Ii. Smell, Me-: Colonel :. E.Chann-
btTl&in. Gifa3ia: Colonel l. y. TeBenor. Distries
at Columhis; ) R. Thompson, Vermont: L. Z.
Dudley, New YOrK; pOlO-ei y F.Grartoa TeG's;
Lieutenant John II. Dunn, DeiaWsre Mslor W.
l. VSLdeTiip, Mary land, and others.
The VACANCIES on the committee were Supplied
by eminent soldier and sailor veterans from the
different Stafes.
General Charles r. Bravton was eIae:ei ten
pOrary chairman, and Colonel L. L. Duiley
General Rutherford, Senator Clayton, General
Roberts, Judge Shetland Colonel DGdley wsrs
convention Of veterans TO meet in indianapolis in
September next.
The folloEing resolution was adopted:
E6SOIVed, That the members OF tho committee
be, and they are hereby, req1estsd to appoint
veteran in each county Of their respective
SIGtes,NbOse duty itshsIl be to take the Initiative
in forwarding Tho organization OF the veterans of
heir respective couuties; and that upon making
such RprDfr Iusnt they shall eend 10 the secre-
tGry OF This committee the names and addresses
OF the veterans so spnointed. -
Also, The following:
CGrgreEs, and Jc:,Frsan davis, in his letter to
James Lyons, OF Riuhmond. Va. and others have
stated that the suferings of Unon soldiers In
rebel prlsons have been magniiiod BY themselves
and ny the Government, and that Davis and his
EeSefbmcnt treated Union prisoners whils in
,teir bands IS humaneIy as was possible, and
that great cruelties ueTe practiced upon rebels
while prisoners in the North; be it
ResClT6, That all persons who were at any
time inmates OF Southern prisons, and all who
were cGRnizant OF the treatment accorded rebels
while in Union prisons, be and, they are hereby,
requested TO forward to the secretary OF this COM
mittee full statement twhen possible under
Oathl Of all facts relating to the subject with
which they are personally familiar, to the end
that truth shall prevail, and the righ vIndIcatet
in history.
The committee adjourned 10 meet att O'Clock
this tveripg, Wh'n tho call prepared by the com.
Dittee will be presented.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
Ths Rs.cRer scandal.

New YORK, Feb IA letter from +. d. -l,Ou!
ton to Benz. +. Butler, and the reply OF the lat
ter are published here this evening, according to
which it is shown that both OF them Iabored ami
cGunseleG for the suppression Of the Beeeher scau
dal, ard TO prevent its disastrous consequences;
that il their advice had been hcoied the uuh Apply
controversy would lsDP siBce bave been settled
that before Beecher attacked MoultOn the latter
believing in Beecher's c0ntrition and repent nee
for crimes confessed by him. tried honestly to save
him; that Bt e2her, hrOug en. Tracy first sought
Butler as counsel; that Tracy was repeatedly
guilty o: curlieity, ard confessed as much; th2.
MCuiton surrendered INFO B1tler's HANDS all doe
uments, that they Should never be accessible for
The purposes Of the controversy, rot n lack of
charity toward Mr.. Beecber and faith In aIr
TRACY but 10 friendship to Mr. TitOn; that in tho
Interview between Eutler, Noulton aad Tracy
the guilt Of Beecher was the expressed and cor
cedtd fact upon which they proceeded and hat the
only labor was to save bin, the sOrrowing mother
the innocent children and society from the puoli-
cation ci Beecher's trapsgressiOns.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
Auction Sales To-day.
BY Duncaasou Bros:

by UuHCddsvH 3. 7
At 10 o'clocK, the entire stock of q cloiher. -
at o'clock, bhtk house and lot on Seventh
street east, betweGn North Carolina avenue and
South Z street.
BY Thos. DoHling:
At4 O'Clock, valuable real estate situated be-
tween First and Second streets west and NJ and n
streets south.
At O'Clock, collection Of European and Amer
lean oil paintings.
BY b. H. Warner:
At s:3c o'clock, half of square eas. OF square No.
SAG, and undivided one hail of square east Of
square No. 54T.
By James Guild:
At 10 o'clock, collection of furniture.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
The Alphabetical Business Director,

In this mornirgs' REPrBLIcAN contains cards Of
rs-csss establish nts in all braI ches Of bust.
nessiin the District. Many persons daily feel
the need Of just such an arrangement to enable
them TO easily ind what they want. We have
aimed TO make this rs complete and easy Of
reference as possible, and are sure that 1t Will be
frequently consulted by all having any kind of
business to transact We intend to keep 1t up in
Q reliable and convenient form, and improve It
from time TO time. Any persops not represented
In It, that would like to be, should send in their
cards at enee, so. as to get even start with
their neigbbOrs in os desirable an advertising
medium, and one OF such universal and constant
reference as our large circulation among the best
classes must make Of this.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
E-ildar1 Exchange.

TIE lea4iug Builders and those who furnish
building materials have recently organized Z
Bu.lCers ExchGnge, and have located it at NJ.
rs L:Eh:h street northwest, wnere they hori
daily meetings between the hours Of II ani J."
uc!0TE. lie Est CT members, pGhlisAeI else.
where, wi! give tie patrons of The EETgBLIr
al IDEA Of the character of the gentlemen con-
posing tie association. and thoss VITO wish .
communicate With either oT all Of them EI!!Qa.
The trouble Of calling ~ ;heir places Of business
can leave note at the BuI,,.ers Exchange, and
Y VII! ce prGmHtIy answered.
National Republican., 1876-02-24
4 Valuable Discovery.

D.. q. ". 'nsop, practicpg physician At loo
North EUtaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho hss
paid much: attention to rervUus diseases) has
discovered that extract OF celery and chamomtIe
cures hcadache, either bilious. dyspeutIs' ner
vors or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
ne's. This is 8 triumph In medical chemistry,
and sufferers oil over the country are ordering
by mail. He prepares it iu pills, at 60 cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known spdshighIy re.
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent. post
Epe free, to any address, spd cold by all whole
sale and retail druggists In Washington, George.
town and 4 iex sndria