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National Republican., 1876-12-22

Compelled to reduce oyercoats to $3.50. These
were sold at Sl2 L--r' EIsEMAN Bros
..- Corner Of Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
a1Io,p FINE ovypco.rs

OvERcoATs A SPEcIALTY $50
at the BOYS Clothing House of b. Robinson s.
Co., eCs Pennsylvania avenue, next to Williams.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
Circuit Court
EqustyaCourt.
Before Judge Wylie.


SUBSTITUTING A TRUsTEE-AwARDING AN IN
JUScTIoN-sRQUEsTRAT DECREED. .r=
Thorn vs.. Huntington. John N. Oliver sub
stituted as trustee.
Pella VS.. MeKneT. Leave to sue without
making deposit.
Painter vs.. Drane. Ordered to general term to
be heard in the ErSt instance.
Weaters VS.. French. Trustees bond approved
Page VS.. Richardson. lReferred to auditor to
report on propriety Ofsale.
Fitzgerald VS.. Fitzgerald. Sequestration de-
creed. .....r. .a. .-.
Coleman vs. Milburu Injunction awarded to
Barker and Henderson, provided complainant
files 800 indemnifying bond in ten days.
F. S. and T. Company vs.. Kennedy. Decision
for specific eam. Appealed to the general term.
Keyser VS.. Brooks. Final order caneeling bond
OF trustee.
Tslcott VS.. Barlen ct al. Appearance Of absent
defendant ordered. ..
Mcdaniel vs. AppIeman Pet al Restraining
order issued, returnabIe January ., 1917.
Adams VS. Adams. Appearance OF absent de-
fendant ordered.
Pen vs. Johnston. Continued nsmu-,s,
allowed II tas a. -Is-t Ie VI Jurisdiction.
1Stft5h ct al yf. Hilton ct al Distribution de-
creed. 81 a .=t- 49, ..
Adjourned sine die The next term commences
January 2, 1877. ..-.-r. .,.. s.a
Court Calendar for To-day.
CIRCUIT COURT, before Chief Justice CARTIER
VS.. Cammaek & Ward; go Tyler VS.. Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company; 2S3. O'Neale VS.
Vanderburgh; 554, United States Vs. Lee ct al.
Criminal Court -
CRIMINAL Court, before Judge MacArthur.-
from the files Of the clerks ONCE in September,
1875.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
AOMpELIRn

BEAUTIFUL silk and Merfno Mufiers for
enth street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

: TO s425, our % oyercoats to reduce stock before
l Jancary /. EIsEMAN BRos,
Corner of Seventh and 4.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
IN THESE HARD TINES

it is much more sensible to make useful rather
than ornamental presents. A glance into the
Tell-stocked store Of Messrs. B. Robinson Co.,
the boys clothers, 909 Pennsylvania avenue, next
to Williams, will reveal q magnificent display Of
goods suitable for holiday presents-overcoats
suits for school and dress wear for boys and chill
dren all sizes; kilt suits, sizes, to years, the
largest assortment; styles all new.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
WAsskss0R,s oFFICE.

kS WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. f3 1876.
Notice is hereby given TO all persons having per-
sonal property in the District Of Columbia subject
to taxa that they required to make return
of said property TO this ofce ON or before AN
UARY i, 1s77- or the Assessors will proceed to
assess said property In compliance with the tenth
section of the act Of July L, 1875 which provides
'Fhat II any person. hrm or corporation shall fall
section provided for, the Assessor shall, from the
best information be can procure, make an assess
ment against such person, frm or corporation, TO
which he shall add hfty per centum thereof y
GHORGE A. BOHRER, =s RUSSELL BRACE,
WILLIAM DIXON, gy..l b. ID. CARPENTER,
de15-tja1 ISAAC LANDIC, Assessors.
nPGIvEIHE BOYS A CHRISTMAs Q
rs Present that viii benefs them, One Of
Dormsn,s Printing Presses and office complete.
from g. 50 up, can be had at j. BRAD. ADAMS.
No. s12 street. lew del5-9t
e~NOTICE TO POLICY.HOLDERs.
- -0FEICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE ISsUR-
ANCE Co.. WASHINGTON, Dec. Il. 1S76.-POlicy-
holders are hereby notified to renew their insurance
flor IS77) at the office Of the Company before
MONDAY, December 25, 1876. In order to save
time and avoid the crowd come several days before
the last Monday, j. WESLEY BOTELER,
dec13-llt- Secretary.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

Auctioneer VIII sell for II. Z. Fulton. at izs2Penu
sylvania ayenue, commencing on THURSDAY, De-
cember r. at O'Clock p. m. his large and valuable
every evening thereafter at the same hour and place.
saturdays and Sundays excepted,l antiI New
Years. .eus. -a II. K. FULTON.
dp1Q-I1t ri .rT-
National Republican., 1876-12-22

KID, CASTOR, Cloth and Brsk Gloves from 50
cents to $3.50, at KATzENs'ElNs, :, SIO seventh
street..
National Republican., 1876-12-22
ErNANcE AND COMMERCE.
Financial.

: Vtwaucfal
WAszINeroN, Thursday evening, Dec. n.
In New York to-day money was easy; offered
at 500. Exchange duh at 4sa Gold quiet at
lo7sk0lo71< Rates for carrying, 1895.
Tho sub Treasury balances az Now York TO-
day: Gold, ec5,z33 ,ol2; currency, si2,47e,777.
The sub Treasurer paid out on account Of inter.
est, $1,000; for bonds, slSl 900. Customs receipts,
&267, ,000
Government bonds dull and steady st the
following elosing quotations:
Cs 1851. coupon....1l7x Szo's lsss s--.--....-117x
t0,s, lssS new.....1,sH io-4o's, coupon.....-us
k-2O's, 1e67............1l6
: The following quotations Of State securities
are furnished By H d. Cooke, jr., d Co., bankers,
1l29 F street: ---.r.ge4.r ---.-.
rennessee SIS, DID,. 4ox Alabama ss.....---... ss
Tennessee SIS new... soHl do. S's..,........ s31s
Virginia 6's......... % Georgia 6's......--,.. %
Do. new....-... % GeorgiaI,s..-..."...ieeH
do. cSnsol; .'' z y. Gs!ol,n.. . ola..... 1s8
Louisiana Us. ....--.-, DO tax.
levee Gs......."..." CaronnA neM.:..-. -
State bonds quiet and ominal.
N. Y Central. 4 Pittsourg.... s9x
Erie .................. sENortnwestern e64
Lake Shore: Ss Ss eocs dE; pref. iSs as
Stneks active and lower. III.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
OvERsToCKEp.

LADIES Walking Boots at $3.50. ~ s45o, Is
and 90, at II. L. STRAsBURGER's,
306 and 30S Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

to sell our ss5 overcoats at sIs, to reduce stock
prior TO Januaryl. EIsEMAN BRos.,
: Corner of Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

HEMpLER. the opticf,d, has the finest assort-
ment Of aoId and atfSf glasses for presents
National Republican., 1876-12-22

Sco7cE Busir-ss Suits at fifteen dollars, at
a SAKs. & Co.'s .Sl6 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

A NEW REFORM PATTY
in Neutrality-suspicious. who use the Health Lit,
at 925 Pennsylyapia avenue.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

kFCOMPOUND OXYGEN TREAT.
~ MENT.-Dr. q. r. STARKEY, at the So
citaton of his patrons opens the fourth season Of
his special practice, athis rooms, 1907 street,
Prices in accordance with the stringency of the
National Republican., 1876-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
- sPEGiHL MEET1SG OF THs
s%NSa sisty Ne / ss Lyssqm ball THIS rRI4xp RlIoe
Pnnetaa Attendance reqass.ea & By order q the
fsss.ssns DEG Rsco1Giae e MGn1slsan; seefs,ary.
~wEDBING TRoUssEAUs.
MADAME EMMA souLE,
IlU Pennsylvania avenue. over Galt's Jewelry
Takes the pleasure to inform her Customers and
Ladies in general that she viii
HAVE ON EXHIBITION,
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. y AND .,
WEDDING TRoUSSEAU;
ALSO,
GARLANDs OF FLOWERS,
One and one half yards in length, and
Two BOUQUETS,
from Seven Dollars up. ~ dalai
~ DK. STANTON HAS REMOVED
~ his office and residence 10 No. 1874 street
northwest. .-sf- --s-. -5.g dec2O-3t'
fne sesisfin and Mink setso&uFf sSist and BOA: :'
hne sHAWLs Al EIsat sacridcs-ai entirely new
,";.!p - = 5. GoLDsTEIN co.'s.
de9o-st Corner Tenth and d streets.
~ WASHINGTON MARKET CON.
- 80 PAhMY.WIhs NY animal Issting Of the stock;
be held st the ofice Of the company. on PeansySa.
al Hia ,S Ssenne IN the city of At Z noon
for the choice Of thirteen directors for the ensuing
year, and to act on any other subject within the
BESy. p. gHITNEY, secretary. ..
~ SPECIAL NOTICE.-OwING TO
u ths sT really O1e and the EEsa demand s
our entire stock at such extraordinary great sacrf
merafed to, purchase early here. All we ask is .
fair with similar goods elsewhere 70 IN
ranted as represeated the public Is assured against
any possible risk. The second-band goods are all
are fr ae ss
order; and fully warranted as good time-keepers.
Diamonds, soil taire and In cluster, all sizes and
ats sos dessR s5 or sSsr SanRE OF in
Swiss ehronometers. patent levers, stein-winders.
ladies' or gentlemen's sizes. Chains, solid L, IA
and 1S- karat gold-al modern patterns vest, opera
guard, neck and chatelain chains. Rings the best
assortment In the city, IA and IS karat gold Brace
let's chain and band solid gold filed, every size
Sets, all kinds of stone, cameo, coral amethyst
pearl, onyx, &C. studs, every kind, solid "A and ls
sign q a and Is;ksrat gold. Crosses, solid gold
mems; of rich design. Pins, every kind, new and
second. hand Ear Rings, to match the pins or
separate. Clocks-American, HDglish or French
Bronzes, very hne. some very rare. Silver SH-
yer-plated Ware, new and secondhand. Guns.
English breecn and muzzle-loadinR 10. IL and n
gauge. Revolvers, from 50. Is to sis, all kinda.
Glasses-opera, field, spectacles or Eyeglasses.
razors. Canes, gold-headed and a few others.
Etc. to be seen to be appreciated impossible to
describe. All we ask Is a fair comparison for the
Similar goods to insure ready sale. Call and ex-
anime Before purchasing elsewhere.
--F y. GOLBSTEIN d CO.,
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS'
y. Z. corner Tenth and ID streets northwest.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
wR1nH YnrR enons.

Every man and woman can be proof against ex-
tortion in weights by having one of Howes i'm
proved counter scales in his house. These were
and can be had for trifing sum from Johy9.
Jett, 400 Ninth street, under the Y. NJ - a.
building, =
National Republican., 1876-12-22

ELEGANT Scotch Business Suits, 6seen collars.
. - A. SARs & Co.. 316 SeTenth street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
,hS ~. 0si Dec Nor,b Sbare nnasiti,n fer
while her up trip this forenoo on, strue rock an
sunk. All hands were saved. N
Notice TO Captains.

WILDE lighted on and after December ~, 1876. A
fixed white light win be shown and visible II nauti
cal miles. The position Of lighthouse is as follows:
netic bearings are as follows: Port Tobacco Flats
day beacon, n. NE. y nautical mile; Upper Cedar
Point day bescon. w. 8. IL nautical miles; Per-
simmon Point day beacon, be. az nautical miles.
During thick and foggy weather bell will be
struck by machinery-two strokes in quick sncces.
sion alternating with single stroke, at intervals Of
3eeconds. ~
National Republican., 1876-12-22

CHrpREN's Dlsters for s5, at KATzESsTErS's
80 SEVENTH STREET.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE.

Lea Perrins famous Worcestss issue Iauce
should fnd its way to every Cb1s ,'nniai uur, 81,
1t can't be initiated equals1 ~ s sp9tiaT ~,
which defies counterfeiting, r SoiIes mat. q
proves soups, ash game sr gS grocer for it.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
NsMPPINo NEWS.

Ah.aNAo NpR wAsHINeToN-TaIs DAY.
Sun Tises AID High wAdEE a&e,s,7
sun sets........\, 4:E2Long bridge, eve....l2:l0
Noon sets, eve..E li:0 Height OF rise. IN. 7 in.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
JUST ARRIVED AND N ON EXHIBITION
BARLow,s ART GALLERY,

" AT
BARLow'S ART GALLERY,
,.,1 1895 Pennsylvania avenue.
One of the best copies of Raphael's Madonna dI
San sisto.n This beautiful picture, with many
Full stock arrived for the Holidays. Statuary,
Flowers, Notices, Transparencies, &c. Easels with
frames attached for Cabinet and Carte de Nisite
what can be more beautiful than a fine Painting,
Nater-Color Drawing, Engraving or Fine Photo
grsph! Call and ex anime our stock, which Is one
for Picture han gng. Pictures packed and shipped.
CLEANED and varnishtd. dec5
EOR wEDDINes-THE cENrEN.
y NAL PRIZE CARRI GEs, finest In this city,
at ordinary rates. ALLISON NAILOR, SR.,
Lfveryman. 1880 and 1882 PennsYlvania avenue.
DROP. LEWIS WEBER d SONS
u Z BRASS AND STRING BAND
furnishes Music for Private Parties, Germans and
street east between g and streets, Navy Yard, or
at Metzerott's or Ellis music store, will receive
prompt attention. Telegraph Once within one
IMPERIAL HOTEL BILLIARD KOoM
L Just opened with eight new tables; Phelsn Col.
inSsr n.Ssfte snsn'oh' :. .. Proprssor.
OLD MOL Oh EXHIBITION (Nzw NcS
4S6 and Sale 430
]fA MARKRTTEKs. SF'
; eight doors above Odd Fellows' hall.
Choice Oil Paintings Engraytngs. Chromos, &C.
Alse. largest stock Of Psserhang1ngs. WinGow
sells, Rings, Nails, &C., In the Districts
%TERMS CASH. - -ITE7--- G.. .
kPlssse remember name and number. res-u
National Republican., 1876-12-22

This is the title by which Georges famous
cigar has become known to the Washington pub
lie. A box oftwenty-fve for one dollar, worth
retail ten cents each. What better or more
rmsr ,,. ~-""narters ere at No. 430 Seventh
National Republican., 1876-12-22

II
Noon sets, eve..E li:0 Height OF rise. IN. 7 in.
PORT oFwAsHIs sroN AND DGEoRGETowN,
DECNBER u. 1s7e.
tRIvALs. sgf
Steamer John GibAn. Masingo, from New York
with mdse to Distrianercbants Captain NJ. re-
ports the ice very hevy first encountering solid
ice in Nanjemoy reach Put into Quantico Tuesday
night. On arriving at kexandrl, obtained the as
sistance OF tugs 10 breaAne way up 10 Georgetown.
where she arrived atAo,clock D. m. large
schoontr from Trinidad, whose name is OF given.)
up in the wake Of the Johniibson.
MEAoRApA, !.
Schr Gavin p. Harris, BenkaA from Georgetown
ID, C., st Providence 18th inst
Schr Emma Avery, hall from Neorretoyu d C.,
for New Haven. atkew York 16tkns{
schr Arnstrong, of Boston, arriVS at Alexandra,
schI i Lemaei Han, Tripp, from AAxSndri., va,
arrived at Baltimore nth INST = =
-ra, Disasters. 50 y ..-r-.
The three.masted schooner Belle Crowelfs Dem
mis-, Macs, from Portland, Me-, for Winaos, N.
g.. in ballast, was struck by squall OF WestNuods
dy Head Friday afternoon, and filled and cspAxed
The crew were rescued by q fishing vessel =
: NEW oRK. Dec. 20.-The steamer Blxckbirdsof
the staten Island North shore Opposition fern
while her up trip this forenoon, ,strue rock a
sunk. All hands were saved.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
SPRING LEAF TIA.

Burchen is wide awake, and determined that
his great speciality shall not be wanting during
the holidays. He has just received 2, 800 pounds,
and is ready to sell 1t at the popular price, hty
cents per pound. His homemade, domestic
National Republican., 1876-12-22

-
On motion of Mr.. Jas O. Garter, Samuel G.
JelIife esq, of New York city, twas admitted to
practice as an attorney and counselor Of this
On motion of Mr. JnO B. Henderson, George
DenIson, esq, OF St. Louis, No. WAS admitted to
pgactice as an attorney (and co1nselor Of this
court.
No. eel. Socrates Huff, plaintiff in error, vs.
g. W. Doyle ct al. This cause was submitted on
printed arguments by Mr.. Jne. B. Harmon, Of
counsel for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. s.
F. Leib, of counsel for the defendants in error,
under the twentieth rule.
No. 10. The Atlantic De Laine Company ct al,
appellants VS.. ILucinda James, administratrtx,
sc The argument Of this cause was continued
by Mr.. A. Payne, Of counsel for the appellants,
VIM. NJ. Evarts for the appellants. h- s
Adjourned until to-day at Il O'Clock. .-
Circuit Court. F
Before Chief Justice Cartier.
SEEKING DAMAGBsl FROM A RAILROAD COMPANY.
German-American bank Vs. Mary A. L Park.
This was an action to recover S55.S4, with inter
est thereon from January 10, 1876 for amount due
on stated account. Judgment Of condemnation.
Jos. Robinson vs.. Baltimore and Potomae Rail-
road Company. This is an action brought by the
plaintiff to recover 200 damages for injuries re-
ceived IN an accident on the company's road In
1SI4. Case still on. r..
Criminal Court.
Before Judge Macarthur.
A NOTION TO SUSPEND The RsENTENoEoFA ANABoR-
TIoNSF-THE FISHER TRIAL
Bernard May, convicted of abortion, and SEN
fenced TO the penitentiary for three years NO
Charles @. Fisher, charged with abstracting
papers from the clerks office. in September, 1875.
full account of this trial will be found in another
column.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
FRENCH MILLINERY GOODS,

Madame Q. Donayan, from No. 8 East Eight
eenth street, New York city, importer of French
costumes and millinery, has just opened her ele-
giant parlors at 1919 @ street, near fifteenth
street, opposite the ladies' entrance to the Riggs
house, where she will welcome the ladies Of
Washington in search of evening" reception or
ball dresses and bonnets.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

BOYS SUITS AND OvERcoATs.
Il. Robinson & Co., 800 Pennsylvania avenue,
next to Williams. Assortment large. Selection
Of goods the choicest.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

FoR microscopes and microscopes 60 to Hemp
National Republican., 1876-12-22
TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT.

Brodhead is offering this special inducement to
cash purchasers from his entire splendid stock of
dry goods and ladies dress goods. hundred
and one articles suited for Xmas gifts at LIDS
street and $50 Pennsylvanta avenue. Fancy
goods, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs and other
new goods,
National Republican., 1876-12-22
BEAUTIFUL INEXPENSIVE eIrr.

The Souvenir OF 1S76, a portfollo Of reproduc-
tions from pen-and-ink drawings, by Mrs. Eliza
Greatorex. Among the subjects are Through
the Trees Of Independence Square, !" sold Swedes'
Church ""Mount Vernon, !" Arlington Heights
'sThe House of Dayie Burns and It's Surround.
ings." The portfolio is II by Il inches, beauti-
fully bound and illustrated. The price OF this
beautiful work of art is only $3.50 and Is for sale
by VIM. Ballantyne, 42s Seventh street; A. s.
Pratt, Io1 Ninth street, and J.. y. Swormstedt,
ST Cloud huilhinp-
National Republican., 1876-12-22

Passing by the large and weIl.known firm of I.
George Combs Bro, corner Ninth and streets
northwest, last evening, noticed the most taste
fully-arJanged and toe finest and choieest lot OF
French Candy to be fo1nd in the city of Washing
ton. On inquiry, found that this stock of fresh
candy was offered az the extreme low price Of 25
cents per pound. Messrs. Combs and Bro. are the
original importers of this choice class OF confec-
tionery, and the patrons Of this enterprising nrm
will fail to avail themselves of the best opportu
nifty to lay in supply for the holidays We advise
all to be sure and call on our frrepressi6le grocery
man, = de6-10t
National Republican., 1876-12-22

~FARMERS' AND MECHANICS
N National Bank, Georgetown, u. c., De-
cember 8, ls76.-The annual election for Directors
OIL Oh tR1s Bsnk tbs a 0aee ne Bang M
decl3-Tu3W Cashier,
National Republican., 1876-12-22

s'what shall 1t proft a man If he shall gain the
whole world and lose his own soul ?''-Mark,
yiii:36. decI3
National Republican., 1876-12-22
~NOTICE no THE PUBLIC ;

. Ss GOI1BSTElN d CO.,
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS',
n. Z. corner Tenth and ID streets northwest.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
THE LARGEST DISPLAY

of holiday books, volumes of poetry, standard
novels histories and stories for the young, with
toy books, games, transparent states, money
boxes and what-not can be seen at w. H. d U. IL.
MorrisOn's, No. 415 Pennsylvania avenue, where
attractive presents Of every kind are to be found.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
CHILDREN'S
EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and Z streets,
1rMAY INrEREsr1Na

orereOats at $3.50.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

SCOTCH Business Suits, fifteen dollars.
A. SAKs & Co., SIC Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22
COLDS CENTENNIAL RANGE,
DECORATED CHINA WARE.

Messrs. Webb & Beveridge have the most
tempting display of decorated tea and dinner sets;
also, Palissy, Majolica, and Faience goods These,
with their fine plated ware and foreign fancy
goods, suited for fholiday presents, are daily
crOwding their splendid store, No. 1oo9 PennsyL
yania avenue; Call early and examine these
National Republican., 1876-12-22
s~ OU N G NJ e Nj

OTo THE Y. NJ: C. A.
SERVICE OF SONG -r
AND
GOSPEL MEETING
UTNCOI,N HALL,
National Republican., 1876-12-22

kS DR. STANTON HAS REMOVED
- his office and residence 10 No. 1874 street
National Republican., 1876-12-22

Carried-OYer suits and oyercoats at less than
half value EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh and Z
National Republican., 1876-12-22

GENTS Fine Calf Caters reduced to $s, former
price A., at T-Era. H. L. LSTRAsBUR9ERis,
- : 306 and 3Os Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-22

R% DPKCIAL MEETING OF THE
~ Washington City Hibernia Benevolent So
eiety No. /, at Lyceum hall, THIS RRIDAY)
EVENING, December q, fs7e, at = O'Clock.
PunctuA attendance requested. By order Of the
fsssssfn'. DEG RseefdIae r; adaesssaa saefs..ry.5
National Republican., 1876-12-22
73e TENTH STREET.

{ .ssg-f. rsr~r 1gEs k,ESs
! E.s.tt6 - ga 49, a-F
National Republican., 1876-12-22
,yo-ooD, -,R CHRISTMAS eIFTs.

DR.. Johnson's portable home health-lift and
lift exercise is now being offered at Ballantyne's,
42s Seventh street. Also, full line Of elegant
stationery and fancy articles, designed for holt
day presents These cannot be exeelled in any
stora in he
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-24
The President and the Poet.
Prom the Pittsburgh Post.

From the Pittsburgh Post.
1t is said that President Grant took
oifense at the bronze owl that serves as
a door-knocker to q. w. C.'s house in
Philadelphia. thinking il had been put
mp for has especial benefit. 1t is said
of tue Poet Laureate that he enjoyed a
hearty laugh. and then explained ::
" You see, Mr.. President, The owl is
the true bird of poetry, aud you ought
to have one In your house When
Brother Orvil would come in and say,
Lyss, I've sold another post trader
shlp;' the owl wonld strike up, To
~hoto-whe to-who-o-o?' Don't you
see the point?" "Well, yes" res
pended the President, II see the
pint, and will take little of it, George,
II you please" and thus the Grand
Exposition was opened.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
HIGH WATER IN JORDAN CREEK.
Part OF the Bridge Torn up,
and IA Team Goes Overheard.

Part OF the Bridge Torn up,
and IA Team Goes Overheard.
Robert Henderson, who has been to
Silver City with a load of merchandise,
returned last night. GA his way up
Jordan creek was booming, aud part
OF the bridge across that stream had
been torn up to prevent it from being
carried away by tie high water. In
crossing the river, the leaders of his
team got into the water, and QUO of
them--a valuable horse--was drowned,
the other narrowly escaping the same
fate. The bridge beng on toll road,
and the owners Of tbs road being to
blame for not warning teamsters af the
condition Of the bridge. they promptly
paid the damages which he sustained.
amounting 10 $500.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-24
Thls Mornings Eonrd.

595 o 9bir IS 5514 b5
795 NJ xiran 3l94. 81. h5
740 Gould Il Curry Ii l614
$50 best d Belehcr IS $4,000
$40 California 1919 79s.
go Savage lS14. Is
$50 Con. Virginia 70 741+ b30
2l0 Chollar So So
IT'S Hale 4 Norcrnss Sc. 55L
$50 Cro@n Point Is l51.
1867 Yellow Jacket 3is4. 34T
$50 Lady Bryan soc S7ls
800 Julia 1917 1898
400 CALEDONIA 81 .
2G4O Imperial So 5ss b5
405 Kentuck IL i236
1859 Aloha So 5Gl4b5
so BeIchtr 2194.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-24

A PARADISE Horse RACE. - Observer
writes us from Paradise Valley that a
horse FACE camo of there the other day
between Col. Ellis aud Will. Woodburn
for $40 a side, distance 800 yards.
The outside betting was pretty lively
and some $3.50 changed hands on The
result. Col. Ellis won the race by
70 feet, aud the spectators shouted,
e. Ellis for Congress next fall.'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-24

WATCH. - A communication from
Humboldt House signed Watch.
gives an interesting description of a
scsne " at that place few evenings
ago. We decline to publish it however
as Watch " neglected 10 attach his
real name to it. Correspondents will
please bear in mind that to insure pub
Ilcation the real name of the writer
should be attached to the commnnica-
ton, not for publication, bat to prevent
imposition.