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National Republican., 1876-02-03

here shall tby proud waves be staid!' Thank
Godl In the drearest hours Of the late unhappy
conflict the American heart never doubted the
result. The extinction Of this great Government
with all its promises and hopes its historic trsdi
tioDs, Its vast resources and wonderful develop
ments was never thought OF as possible.
Like the dwellers in the Alps, who, far down
shadows and darkness, while the glad light OF
the advancing sun is flooding the summit Of the
lofty mountain, SO, amid the clouds and gloom
that encircled us, we behold-above and beyond
the dawning Of a brighter d8y-the full glory oil
restored nationality. The war is in the womb
Of the past: there let it Sleep The life and treas
ure recklessly lost in the hour Of madness can
troOpiDg back from bloody battle fields: shut ont
the horrors OF those sad days OF the Republic
for the eOantry's sake, for humanity's sake, for
Gods sake,
"LET THE DEAD PAST BURY ITS DEAD"
We march into the Centennial year descendants
of the ''Old Maryland line" of the Revolution
contepding for the same principles for which they
fought, but der different leaders. In our front,
that the whole world may see, is not the cuiei
who shed lustre upon the opening OF the century
our own Tevered, unrvaled and immortal w asn-
iEgtOp-hut the illustrious hero graces It's close,
rare indeed in the worlds annals, wearing grace:
fully civil and military hoIors green and endur-
ing az ever adorned human brow-the cynosure
Of many eyes, whose name Is on the lips and in
the hearts CT thousands Of his countrymen-our
own Centennial President!
Alter brief remarks by Francis H. Miller, ESQ.,,
tie EoCr was given up to the dancers, VINO kept
otsession until late hour.
Mr G. F. Kant was the caterer, and furnished
2 kuluer that gave general satisfaction.
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Eoms Insurance.

While many Eastera AID foreign fire insurance
companies make a far less favorable exhibit for
1873 than they did in 1874, which they partly at
tribute &c more common and destructive fires and
other causcs,l We pleased note the fact that
cur leading Lvine Companies are making a CON-
paratiTcly far ln re successful showing particu-
Iarly noticeable in the report of the Arlington
Fire Insurance C.mpany for the District OF Co
Iumtia which Est'y eLJi.Ies il to wel-merited en-
conIums, ard 70 ra-k Us the leading company In
cur mCst. They have issued siEce the commence
NEXT OF their business, May l, I672, nearly two
thousand policies, possess paid-up capital Of
S:CetC0, with : surplus Of 81, o. and now own
the building they occupy a No. 1y0j Pennsyl-
yania avenue, q pJsite 1 lifted States Treasury.
The success OF This company is greatly due 10
efficient nGpGECmCrt, popularity and reliability
CT its StCch LoLt-s GLG directors, and the prompt
ness with which they lay losses. Parties will do
well to iEsu.e viii D them.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE.

Death Of Gan. Roger C. Weightm7r.
Gen. Roger G. Weightmln, one Cf the Oldest
and most respected citizens Of this District died
at his residence on Twentieth, near G northwest,
yesterday morning, at the advanced age Of eighty
zine, having celebrated the last anniversary Of
his birth on the l,th of the past month. The de-
ceased was a native Of Alex andria, Va but came
here in lsol, where he learned the printing busi-
ness with Andrew Way, who subsequently car
ried on business with the late Jacob Gideon. IN.
der the firm name Oi Way y Gideon. He after
wards was foreman for W. J. Duane, the Con-
gressional printer, Tor several year7 having his
once near the corner OF Sixth street and Penn
sylJania avenue, and succeeded him in that posi-
tien, establishing an Otce on the south side OF Z
street, near Seventh, and held the position for
one or two terms ol Congress. During the war OF
1872 he was an officer Of a cavalry couplnv. and
at its close he accepted a commission in the
militia of the District Of Columbia and a. the
time Of Lafayette visit to this country was a
brfgadier general. He held commission us such
until the death OF Gen. walter Jones' major gen
eraI commanding, when he succeeded him in
that position. During the early days of the re-
belIion, although his health would not permit him
TO participate in active outdoor service he per-
formed the duties Of the office Of commauder.ir.
chief Of the District militia, his headquarters
The orders calling for troops for mastering tn
&e., were issued from there, as also commissions
r.
the United States army, and now commanding
the fsrceS Of the hhedfTe Of Egypt, was the in
speetor general, and doing the outdoor duty
When the death Of Samuel n. SmalIwood mayor
Of Washington, occurred, in 1924, Gen Weight
man was elected by the City Councils 10 that po-
sitien, and filled the same from October, 1874 to
AugaIt, 1877, being elected by the people in
June, 1896, ard ultB such fidelity did he perform
the duties Of the office that for years afterwards
his administration was referred to as a model
enc. He was suceeeded by Mr.. Gales. "a the
3lIt Of July, 1927, he resigned the msyoralty,
having beeA elected cashier Of the Bank OF Wash
ipstsn, then located in the National hotel build
hg, and he 1illed that position until 1884 when
he rtIigned on account of i'll health Subse-
sEently he was appointed to q clerkIhIp in the
Patent once, and for long seFies Of years was
tSs librarian there He had an unsullied repu.
raiisn. and possessed many traits of Character
which ennoble the possess0r. His death will be
hHebted by our older citizens generally For
= number OF years past he has been quite infrm
and subsequently, many OF the younger mem.
hers Of the community knew him only BY repu.
tatiOn.
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wind. and the sign boards and awnings we're much
dis Undated.


At Mount Pleasant the dwellings stood high,
and the gale swept over them with terrinc blast,
but mort OF them withstood Its fury. the barn
OF Mr.. John Eggleston was taken on and set
down into field, much to the annoyance and sur
prise Of the owner, who at ono time thought his
dwelling would upset in its rocking motion, but
fortunately he escaped that disaster. He was Just
getting out to attend market, and experienced
considerable difficulty in loading his meats, aud
finally had to remove the top from his wagon, be-
fore that could be made to stand still, the wind
seizing hold Of the cover and moving 1t from the
smoke house. Two new brick buildings on the
Seventh.strset road, Just above Boundary street,
the property OF Mr.. Wineberger, were blown
down. At Brightwood the roof Of the residence
of Mr.. WinebeTger, with the chimney. went off,
The rear of the building corner Of Ninth and b
streets, occupied as o restaurant, was blown on
The chimney OF DR.. Fsrdon's house, on Il street,
near Ninth, was blown down. Another house be-
longing to the same gentleman, on Sherman
street, was stripped of roof and sheathing. A
portion Of the roof of McClelian's foundry was
blown off, taking with 1t considerable Of the brick
oornice. The residence of the British Minister
was not spared by the ruthless winds. The Gu
pola was blown away and blowed toward the Ex-
eeutive Mansion. No other damage was done to
the building.
Chas. g. Nelson's house, corner of Sixth and L
Streets was unroofed; also Hulses hall, corner Of
South Carolina avenue and Sixth street, aud
VIM. Winder's house, on South Carolina avenue,
between Sixth and Seventh streets.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
NINNEsoTA.
aaeantion at Masonic Temple Lat Night.

Reception at Masonic Temple Last Night.
The sons and daughters OF Minnesota, the
young and beautiful "Star Of the NORTH" AZ.
semblsd at Masonic Temple laet evening to dc
honor to their State and to have good time gen.
orally. These State receptions or sosiables have
done more to create o kindly feeling and pro-
mote acqhsintanceship between people OF the
different States than any or Gil other influences
combined, and here at the Capital Of the nation
1t is but natural that the States should become
rather clannfsh in their associations.
There were no speeches or other exercises, but
the entire evening was given to dancing, which
was hugely enjoyed by most all present.
Among the very large asssmbIags were noticed
Hon. Mark II. Dunnell, Hon. W. S. htug, Hon.
and Mrs. H. b. Straight, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard,
Hon. and Mrs d. ID. Conger, MIR. Knight and the
Misses knight, Gov. Burbank, Judge Hum
phreys, Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Hart, Hon. ]. g..
Williams, Mr.. Jockey, Paul Bsrkhaus: esq.,,
Hon. and Mrs. Joseph g. Cannon, Miss Laura
Shomo, Mrs. NJ. X. Miller, Miss Blanche En-
merich, Miss Larman, Miss Sharp. Miss French,
Miss George Kenney, Miss Greene, Mrs.
Rodgers, Miss Wood, Miss Webster, Mrs. Max.
well. Miss Fannie McElfresh, Miss Nellie Robb,
MIR. Haywood, Mr.. Story, MIR. and Mrs John W.
Moore, Mrs. Stoddard, Miss Holston, Miss
Mapes ard many others.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
0F puh1in Iufaraur

For thirty years there has been noimproyement
in the composition Of porous plaster. The re.
cent discovery of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has introduced to the
consumers and the public an article of progress.
The objection 10 tho ordinary article is its slow
action. BENsoN's UAPCIEE Porous PLASTER
oyercomes this great objection by efecting In
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster ac-
cemplishes in days and weeks OF continuous wear.
BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLAsTERs are pre-.
ferred to all others on the following grounds:
First-Their composition Is of an improved na-
ture, and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable prineiple-Cap-
cine-vhich, as a powerful and unerring
specific, has never been eQualed in the
history of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vigor, bring almost i'm
mediate relief, aud cure more speedily
and with greater certainty than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
Second-They possess all tho merit of the ordf-
nary porous plaster with above addition,
and will cure all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed in as
many hours as the ordinary article
effects in days and weeks of continuous
wear.
Third-They are o genuine pharmaceutical pre.
paration, skilltully combined, of the
highest order OF merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, Endorsed by physicians, and are
in no sense patent medicine.
SEABCRY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, ". Y.
To be obtained for twenty five cents
For sale by Drew s. Gibbs, ID. p. Hinkling, K.
B. Ferguson, L. 9. Bishop, and T.. StOtt s Co.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
LIABILITY OF CONTRACTORS.
The U,eofthe Pnblic STRAITS

In the supreme Court OF III, United States
yesterday the case ofCbarIcs D. Maxwell against
the District CT Columbia was heard on writ of error
TO the supreme Court Of the District. Maxwell
surgeon in the navy, was on his way to visit a
patient on the night Of the first OF March, lS72
passing near the corner Of Nineteenth and q
streets, when he fell into an excavation which
had been made since ne was last along the route
Being considerably injured he brought his action
to recover damages OF the District. On the trial
the court ruled that the burden Of proving tina,
hewas not negligent and that the persons in charge
OF the work were exclusively guilty Of the negli.
gerce which led TO the accident, was on the plain
tiif ard that If he could have taken safe route.
and did not, knowing Of the progress of the work.
on street, and the probability Of changes there,
he could not recover. The verdict was for the
defendant, and it is here insisted that these in
structions were error that the proof Of contribu-
tory negligence is matter of defense, TO be made-
by the defendant, and is not on the plaintiff, and
also that the public are entitled to continue the
use Of street, and have right to suppose It safe
to do so, until turned away by barriers or warned
by liz hts in the light time
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How sdzerL;siUg has Grown.

The matter Of advertising, as a business meas
urc, is often misunderstood. It is an undenlablc
rule Of trade that advertising pays. Of course
the same Judgment and prudence must be excr-
cised in advertising IN any other par: Of ones
business. If this Is not Gone. Rsteld Of paying it
may become Source Of loss. 1t is more neces-
eaTy 10 advertise NOW than II was nifty or hun
dred years aye. People are more busy now tn IN
they were then. TLey have less time and leisure
to lock about lGr what they want. They look TO
the newspapers TO learn where their wants can be
supplied, and they accept ii as settled rule that
the man who adTertiSeS his commodities which he
has to Dispose C, instead Of waiting foT the people
TO find it out themselves, is the best man TO deal
WITH. and E4Cst likely 2 give satislectiOn.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
NER apYEhTIsEMENTs

fGcket-bock lost.
PGcket-klife lost.
Room and board wanted.
Situation wanted by boy.
Board and room on G street.
Situation as servant wanted.
Two lots on Il street for sale.
Fragilitas Dentium DentIfrice.
Tln.rocfing by Taylor K Young.
Proposals for beef cattle wanted.
Mercy to loan by b. II. Warner.
Notice to friends of Mr.. Donohue.
Proposals for repairs to lght-vessel.
Dwellings on Corcoran street for rent
Eiaht-room house on F street for rent.
Meeting OF the Laboring mans League.
The new books at SSlomons x Chapman's.
Desirable lot in Glenwood cemetery for sale.
Desirable dwellings on Corcoran street for sale.
Several houses for sale cheap by u. II. Warner.
Twelve room brick house near the Capitol for
rent.
Valuable real estate at auction, by Duncanson
Brcs.
Lots en- CAPITOL Hill for sale by bowman X
Green.
Horses, carriage and harness at Olcott's stables
fer sale.
Cash paid for land warrants by Asbury q. Ap-
pleman.
Proposals for the construction of a stsam-prO-
peller.
Valuable real estate at auction by B. II.
Warner.
Vacant ground In exchange for dwellings, by
George A. Coburn.
Farm 10 Maryland in exchange for city prop
erty, by r. NJ. Hall.
Desirable store on Pennsylvania avenue for
sale by bowman * Green.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
JUST PUNISHMENT.

The AlarmIsts az Stevens School Building.
Yesterday in the Police Court, before Judge
Smell, Two coI0Eed boys named John Stevenson
and Boazey Jackson were charged with creating
false alarm Ci FIRE on the 3lst Of January at the
Stevens sch0olh0use, on Twenty first street, dur
ing school hours, and assisting procuring and in
citing others to 90 the same. Stevens N is about
twenty and acks9n about ten years o'd anI the
alarm created seems 20 have teen thruu Eh
malicious and mischieYous motives. to see the
stampede which followed. The recent alarms in
this schOOlhOuse kept the pupils IA u state OF
panic, and Lieutenant Greer's OH cers have been
on the alert to catch the rascalS who cause these
alarms. The court, after lecture to The little
ore, dismissed hin, as he was probably iei into
it by the older one, and imposed a nne Of 80 o.
cinety days in Jail in the case Of Stevenson.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
UEiontown EoteR,

While a daughter Of Mr.. VIM. McEIree, resid-
i:g in UnioutoHn, was engaged: yesterday prepar-
ing breakfss', she sat kettle Of boiling water
on the hearth which her younger sister came In
contact with and was severely scalded. Mrs. NJ
Holt, nsighbor, rendered assistance to the SUI.
fering child.
Dir. Anderson killed mad dog which belonged
to him, in consequence OF his having shown signs
OF the malady and attempting to ute several
people in town.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
CITY ITEMS.

THuEsroH's IvoRY YzARL TooTa PowDHl
used daily VII Keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
twenty-five and fifty centz per bottle.
JouyRN's lSopoRoUs KIp-9Lovl OLAAHn
VIII renovate soiled gloves thoroughly Spd
quickly. Twenty -nvs cents per bottle.
TsosPsoH eoMADE CPTIHH 10 equal 70 me
best French, and but half She rrtca. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRKNsTHKNIKa PLAsTaRs are stes
vsYy best- All sold bv druggists
National Republican., 1876-02-03

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, holding
sonal estate of MrnAEL He'll, late of the
District of Columbia. deceased. ALI persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
wsrned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber, or before the 18Th day
of January NE xt: they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all bcneRt of the said estate
Given under nv hand this .o;h dav of January,
1876. JOHN HE'LL,
febl-Tu3ys Executor.
National Republican., 1876-02-03

In this mornings REPUBLICAN contains cards of
frstclass establishments In all branches of busi-
ness in the District. Many persons daily feel
the need of just such an arrangement to enable
them to easily find what they want. We have
aimed to make this as complete and easy OF
reference as possible and are sure that it will be
frequently consulted By all having any kind of
business to transact We intend to keep 1t up in
reliable and convenient form, and improve It
in 1t, that would like to be- should send in their
cards at once, so as to get an even start with
their neighbors in so desirable an advertising
medium, and one of such universal and clnst Iut
reference as our large circulation among the
best classes must make of this
National Republican., 1876-02-03
A Valuehle niarnverv.

DIR. c. W. Benson, practicins physician at 1OS
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, (who has
paid much: attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract of celery and chamomile
combined, in certain proportion, invariably
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
ness. This is q triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
by mail. He prepares it in pills, at so cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re-
spected in Baltimore. These pills are cent, post
age free, to any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists In Washington, George
town and Alexandria
National Republican., 1876-02-03

TIHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
l. subscribers have obtained from the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia holding Special
Term letters testsmentary the personal estate OF
OBADIAH II. MORRISON, late of District OF Column
bla, deceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof to the SUBSCRIBERS
on or before the s9th day of Janusry next: they
may otherwise by law he excluded from all benent
Of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 2ltn gay oI Januaryr
1875. EBENEZER MnkRiSON;-
WILLIAM H. MORRISON,
ia3-M2u Executors.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
Earnage Licenses.

Licenses were issued Yesterday by Mr.. Melgs
to Henry COrbin and Rosella Ross; James NJ.
MarmaduEe and Alice A. Reed; Edgar II. Phil
lips and Pinkey A. Pleasant
National Republican., 1876-02-03

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A SPE-
ClAL TERN, JANUARY p, 1876.
In the case OF JOSEPH n. BREWER, admiuistra-
tor of q. THOMAS GETTY, deceased, the admins
traitor aforesaid has, with the appreciation OF the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia aInre-
said, appointed SATURDAY, February is, 1s16,
for the final settlement and distribution OF the per
hand, as far as the same have been collected and
turned into money; when and where all tue credi-
tors and heirs of said deceased are nothcd TO at
tend, with their claims properly youched, or they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
in said deceaEed's estate: Provided copy of this
order be published once a week for three weeks In
Test: A. WEBSTER,
ia2I-M3w Register of Wills.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
LIZ PoCfnp.

Taylor : y olrg, No - Ninth street, are doizg
tin roofing al the lowest prices ani ii the best
manner Any work iltrusted to them il the above
lire will be guaranteed to stand the Storms. Par
ties having work Of this class - DO viii w.l TO
call and see them.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
Dropped Dead.

A ccIored man, named Wm. L. Gerand, fell
dead at the conner OF Twenty.i:st and streets
northwest, yesterday morning abou. o'clock.
The body was removed to the Fourth precinct
station, and the coroner notified. He viewed the
remains, and decided that death was caused by
consumption. l. wls then tunnel over to friends
National Republican., 1876-02-03
NTEe RONER

NEH RUOhS.
IN Household FlegaGciss, sugges-
tions in household art q: InfeIicia, H4fSA
Adah Issacs Menken; Songs of Land El1ka1
and Sea, by EsmeIalda Boyle; Two S-nV
Cemetery; British Pocket Classics, twenty vol
umes in ten; Handy Volume of the Holy
and Fcn-WalsinGham; The Bird and ths
Bella poem, by G.! 7. Cranch; Roderick
Hudson, 6y Il. james, ir.; Our Poetical Favorites-
A. g. hendTick: RelatiOns of CiyiI Law to Church
Polity, by Justice Strong, s. @. U. 8; Drifted
Asunder. or Tide of Fate, oy Amanda Dougias
Letters and social Aims, by Emerson; Babylon
and Farming, a novel, by Julie z. Smith; Aban-
doned, (The Mysterious Island. BY Jules Verne;
St. Nicholas Ma gaZine, 1875, handsomely bound and
Illustrated; The Great Bonanza, adventure and
discovery Illustrations; Infelics augusta Evans
Wilson; Tales out or School, StOckton; Slouettes
and Songs, illustrative of the moDths;) The Shep-
herd Lady, Jean Ingelow. A complete assortment
of Ledgers, Day Books and Journals, Staple and
Fancy Stationery. Note and Legal Caps. Visiting
Cards, kc., &c, for sale by W. 81. & %. n. NOR
RISON. booksellers and Publishers, 40 Pennsyl-
yania iyE,-tI
National Republican., 1876-02-03

MEETING OF The FIRE Commissioners
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IppEBIE BY HARTlEHD REPUBLICANS

STIRRING ADDRESS BT H0y. c. c. COX
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sEATH OF A PROMINENT Ex-MAY0R

FPEA FgR THE HfAgERs Of THE DEPARTMENT
National Republican., 1876-02-03
DAMAGES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.

' 5
The roof Of Major NandcIburk's stable on g.
between Nineteen and Twentieth streets, was
blown off; also the rcOi of Nathan Imley's dwell
ing, On j, between Twenty.thIrd and Twenty
fourth streets northwest: also, the roofs of two
Lew brick houses on Nineteenth, between L. and
also, the roofs of two new brick dwellings, on
THenty-sxth and N streets northwest, and a tin
roof at No. 1911 l street. Chimneys wero blown
Tin roofs Of Nos. l12O and 1l22 Nineteenth street
No. 2Olg L street northwest, and the houses cor.
nsT TweIIy-iOurth and NJ streets were blown off,
4 rev OF houses en- Rhode Island avenue be.
tween Seventh end Eighth streets northwest
were unroCfed. The house Of John Pepper Sev
erth street, between n and n, was unroofed and
a chimney nearly carried away. A row Of brick
houses ON the west side of Fourteenth street. be.
tween aud " streets northwest, had the cornice
ard sheatklng torn off.
National Republican., 1876-02-03
III L l. D n d CO.

lad street, between Seventh aid Eighth streets
northwest.
Picture frames, window cornic, chronos gilt
and walnut mOuldings, cord, nails, &c. Carving
and engraving & spe cfalty, non.tfe
National Republican., 1876-02-03
Tic alphabetical Business DIRECTORY

I III LIdCtuIICdI OHofuIsLs, N. l.
To be obtained for twenty FIVE cents
For sale by Drew s Gibbs, ID. p. Hinklng, K
B. Ferguson, L. G. Bishop, and q. Stott s Co.
National Republican., 1876-02-03

The genius OF the storm skipped over to Capt.
toi nm ,,1r IN IIo SoWn SIMS 1pPIg on
blinds and executing other little freaks to show
his pouer. The roof OF the coast survey building,
on New Jersey avenue, was blown of.
The African NJ. L. church, corner of First and
streets northwest, had one Of its eupalos dashed
to the earth and its fragments scattered every
where Three three story brick houses on Ninth,
below L southeast, were unroofed.
National Republican., 1876-02-03

The wind stirred up the Inhabitants of George
town and aEakneed dead echoes in the ancient
burg. The roof of the Office OF Simons' saw.mill
was carried off, AID one story OF Its brick work
demolished. Part Of the roof of Deener, Cissel &
Welch's four.mill was takep away. Winship's
coal office suffered. and considerable quantity OF
slate was torn from the roof of Christ church.
There were many other indications of heavy
The New York herald., 1876-02-21

First appearance OF KIRK and
DREW, eccentric Ethiopian delinea-
tors.