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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Grand sxcursIOn To the Kansas City
Fair. by the EmPOriS News.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

is the largest In the city. He has only one
price and the very lowest. 34-4t
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

The best place 70 buy your Ribbons cor.
sets, gloves. hOse. ruchss, trimmings &C..
Il e Thomas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Diaries for 1873 ct I. D. Fox q Co.'S
Make your selections in fne diaries before
the stock 10 broken.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Tandy's Universal Ague Pills are sOGr-
rGHted to cure G0We. For sale by Tandy
& Eastman, and Perley & Ryder, Empo-
ria, Kansas. 41tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

The best thing yet-the Hard Rubber
IfusseS. Call and see them. For sale by
35-Sm DIR. j. 4. MOORE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

\ number OF our ladies have concluded
to 30 ON our excursion In order to do some
shopping at Kansas City next Wednes-
daW
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Grand assortment Of box pspetries
just opened 1t Ellen PIumb'S bookstore.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

DON'T FoRGET-That the place to get
those % homemade boots is at
loft ADAM MOHIRR'a 9th avenue
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

A parasOl was found the other day and
lett at this ofics.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

It was Mr.. J. J. ISOm, whose COIorad do
mine we referred to last week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Smoke james Smiths Imperial cigars.
The finest in Kansas. ::
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Attention, gentlemenl You can buy 9
hrst-class Sewed Boot for $500 at
22.tf A. MOHLKR's, op. postoffice.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Lubricating OIL for 40 cents per gallon
32-tf WILLIAMS 3 BREINER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Fruit Jars Of all kinds for sale very
cheap at WILLIAMS 8 BREINER's.
32.tt
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

knights Templar Band OF EmpOrfs
Will Go.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

: District NO. 8. Toledo. has engaged &
school teacher.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

DO You want to go t0 Kansas CITY
and Retarn for S33
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Seed Wheat at 122 Commercial Street,
S1.25 per bush. T. ARMOR.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Picnic Dinner ON the Fair Grounds.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

"Oh, o ride on the railroad car,
And day vt the X. g. fair,
For only three dollaIre
Is what suits EmpOrlare."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14
A. In.o.a.tinnI.e etnra-

D. Thomas is having 8 large stock OF
dry goods this week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Geo. suddOck brought Us some Is feet
stalks this week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

day Or the Kansas City FAII.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

All aboard at $3.50 sharp.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14
EMPORLA.

We present fhfs aSsSE EAs LolLOsefa0 nesO Gdpes
fiseneRts Of " The Mem s0hO
AdUertiSe:"
ID ThomAs-Dry goods &c.
Gilbert e. SWoet-Steers StrAyed-
Hiram Conner-3 sheri6'S sales
}. ID. Gibson, Americus-Grocer,
Gibson Bros. d, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, &c.
u. II. Hamm-Neos no fair.
Thomas 4 Jones-Stray COW.
Wa. Ramsey-In memortam.
Board OF Education-Sealed proposals.
r. d. MoSher-To cattle feeders.
do Timber land for sale.
Robt BurroW-Bo0ks and pictures.
r - PIumb-PetitlOn.
q. w. Bennett-Girl wanted.
Z. McMillan-60rn and hay for sale.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

You can always rely On having COED
geods at Lowest prices at d. ThOnas'.
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CHECK your BAGGAGE.
TIM TABLE.

Tho excursion train wall run on the
following time: LeaVe EmporlA. $50 ..
m; EmpOFia Junction, $40; HOlde0
6:6S; Reading. 6:27; ArVOnia, 6:84; Os-
age City, e:Gs; arrive at Kansas city AS
I1:4O m. Set your watches the Prev
GUS night by railroad time and be on
hand promptly 1t 0:l6, or you may geG
LEFT. There will be no waiting.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14
ALE ABOARD AT 8 80 a. H.,

Don't be too late for the train or for
tickets. We gse.up this excursion %
advertise TaA News, ami charge just
enough TO defray the expenses. Con-
sequently we cannot afford cOmplimen-
tary tickets to even our best frieads.
There Is no free list, and no tickets ex-
cept the excursion ones will pass any
body on the train. Wake up early next
Wednesday. and whatever the weather
b here It will be all right at Kansas
City.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14
THIS u OUR kAsr

Issue before the excursion. The crops
are bOuntlful; the season is Gne; the
Kansas City fair Is spleudId exhibit
ton, and let as ali &c and have grand
holiday and good time Sept. 19.
We pat our fare very low: Regular
fare to Kansas City and return, Sl2.70
KGPoRIA News excursion tickets e
Kansas City and return and TaE News
one year TO old or new subscribers, 81.
ExcursIoa ticket without THE NEWS
%. Bat slight expenses at Kansas
City necessary. People can't AFFORD
to stay home next Wednesday.
For tickets anplv 70
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

Let's have one Nero Holiday
this Season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-09-14

write that they are glad to see that An
excursion Is coming from EmpOrIA,
and that while they never, under any
circumstances, devIate from the price
OF 30 cents for admission tickets, they
will welcome the excurionists heartily,
and extend them every courtesy and
attention Ia their power.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
GRANT IN SCOTLAND.

EDINBURGH, August 31.-Grant, on
receiving the freedom Of this city to-
day, said "I am SO filled with emo
ton that scarcely know how to thank
YOU for the honor conferred upon me py
making me a burgess Of this ancient
city OF Edinburgh. feel that II is a
great compliment to me and 10 my
country. Had the proper eloquence
I might dwell some what on the history
of the great men you have prodoccd, .,
the numerous citizens of this city ana
scotland that have gone to America
and the record they have made. we
are proud of Scotchmen as citizens OF
| America. They make good citizens o.
our country, ana they find 1t profitable
to themselves. again thank you iol
the honor you have conferred upol
me-" Three cheers were then gwen 10
the youngest burgess.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

would not plough because OF cold. and
tailors would not mako our clothes Tor
fear of prlcking their fingers. what q
pSes we would como to. Nonsense, my
fine fellow, there's no shame ABOUT any
honeef calling don't be afraid Of sOil-
inR YOUR hands, there's plenty of soap
to be had.
All trades are good to good traders:
Lucifer matches pay well II you sell
enough OF them. You cannot get
honey II you are heightened at bees. nor
plant corn II you are-0fraid OF getting
mud on your boots. When bars 0firon
melt under the south wind when you
can dig the fields with toothptcks; olow
ships along with fans; manure the
crops with lavender water, and grow
plum cases In flower pots, there will be
y flne tune for tlandies but until the
millennium comes we shall all have a
deal to put up with.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

Tho work sspamphlet" is derived
from the name of n Greek authoress,
Pamphylia, who complied II history OF
the world into thirty-five little books.
nPunch and Judy" is contraction
from Pontius and Judas. 1t is relic
of an old "mtracle play" in which the
actors were Pontius plate and Judas
Iscariot. "Bigot" is from Visigotha, In
which the fler,e and intolerant Arian-
ism of the Visigoth conqueror of Spain
has been handed down to fnfamy'
s.Humbug" is from Hamburg; ga piece
of Hamburg news'' was in Germany u
proverbial expression for false political
rumors. "Gauze'' derives its name
from Gaza, where it was first made.
stTabby cat" is all unconscious that her
name is derived from Atab, famous
street in Bagtlatl inhabited by the man
ufacturers of silken stufis called atttD'
or tatfety, the wavy markings OF the
watered silks resembling pussy's coat
ssOld Scratch'' is the demon Skratti
who still survives in the superstition
of northern Europe. "Old Nick" Is
none other than Nikr, the dangerou
water demon OF Scandinavian legend
The lemon takes Its name from the cit.
of Lima.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

A wrecking company proposes 10
blow up what is In reality the grave OF
two hundred sailors. Tho monitor
Tecumseh was sunk in Mobile harbor
In 1864, when Farragut captured the
forts, It is understood that - wrecking
company purchased the monitor some
months ago from Secretary Richardson,
and, Notwithstanding the fact that two
hundred men are entombed therein' >
were preparing to blow her up Tor ne
purpose Of preserving the old iron be-
longing to the vessel. A bill has been
filed in the Circuit Court of the onlteo
States to prevent the Bell Boat Wreck
ing Company from blowing up tne
sunken vessel, and the court decided III
favor OF the bill filed. 1t Is understood
that the company have appealed 10 .h'
ISupreme Court Of the onited o1"'e'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
KEROSENE.
Harrington Hawkeye.l

Harrington Hawkeye.l
The other nighta woman out on South
Hill was sewing in her room, when
she was somewhat annoyed to see tho
apartment suddenly filled with non
explosive kerosene oil. She felt that
she had occasion to go out into the air,
and as the evening was cool SHE wrap
ped window sash around her deitcate
form and strolled through the front
fence. casually remarking to IA neighbOr
who yvAs. passing, ssflre." The remark
attracted hfa attention, and In the
course of the evening no repeated II to
several Of his neighb0fss and acquain'
tances, and their curiosity Ned them
| to visit tho wOinan's house and~poul
1928 gallons OF water on tho best car
nets and furniture. The palace Is now
Illuminated nightly with taliow can
dies.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
WHO NAMED THE COLLEGEs.

Harvard College was named after
John Harvard, who, in 1888, left to the
college f779 and u library of over 800
books.
Williams College was named after
Col. Ephraim Williams, q soldier OF
the old French war.
Dartmouth College was named after
Lord Dartmouth, who subscribed u
large amount, and was President OF the
first Board of Trustees.
Brown University received Its name
from Hon. Nicholas Brown, who was
graduate of the college, went into busi'
ness, became very wealthy, ana en-
dowed the college very largely.
/ Columbia College was called Kings
College till the close Of the war for In
dependence, when 1t received the name
of Columbia.
| Bowdoin was named after Gov
Bowdoin, of Maine.
Yale College was named after Elih'
Yale, who made very liberal Donation
to the college.
l Colby University, formerly Water
vile College, WIS named after MI
Colby. of Boston, who gave $hO, 600 t
, the college in 1866.
, Dickinson College received Its nam
I from Hon. John Dickinson. lie mao
{ a very liberal donation to the college
e and was President of the Board
r Trustees, for u number Of years.
q Cornell University was named at'
r Ezra Cornell, its founder.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

The endowments or secret rltea OF
of Mormonism are a sort OF allegOry In
blank verse, paraphased from the
Scriptures aud ssPAradise Lost"
There are rooms fitted up with scenery
adapted to tho performance Of a drama
representing the creation of man, his
fall, the coming of Christ. In the per-
formance Brigham Young always took
the part of Eloin. or head God, while
other leaders represented Jesus, Satin,
Micheal ,and the apostles. Diderent de-
grees Of Aaronic and Melchtxetick priest
hood are conferred, at each stage OF
which the candidate IL required to take
oaths of secrecy, accompanied by bnr-
barous penalties should they dare to
violate them. They also receive a new
name, by which they will he known
| In the kingdom OF God. In this core
mony the women wear long robe
which Is placed on the right shoulder
is gathered at the waist with strings
and flows to the floor; there ts al
apron of linen, covered with greet
} silk and embroidered with fig leave
'I-the nearest approach to the Paradis
ical apron that decency could tolerate
The men wear cap OF linen similar t
those worn by stone masOns or bakers
The ladies' caps are of Swiss muslin
with a veil OF the same material
which Is said to produce Il pretty effec
! This Ia also the costume In which faitt
full Mormons are prepared for tn
: grave.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
BE SENSIBLE.

Do not be above your business. He
who turns up his nose at work quar-
rels with bread and butter. lie Is n
poor smith who is afraid OF ms own
sparks; there's some discomfort IN al
trades except chimney sweeping. II
sailors give up going to sea because o,
the wet !; il bakers left OIL baklng Dreao
because it is hard work if ploughmer
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

Simeon Garrett, negro, committeu
an outrageous assault on Mrs. Ferry
Kingrey, wife Of farmer residing near
oxford, Ohio, on last Saturday. Gar
rett was arrested and lodged In jail.
Sunday a number of infuriated men
broke open the Jail and shot him
through the body, but not fatally. 1t II
feared another attempt to kill him Wal
be made.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

q. WILLIS RIcHARDsoN. RoB'T RIcHARDsoN.
II. w. Il II. Richardson.
TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
a nrscticsa in Ali the Parishes of North
EoHisiana, in the Supreme Court at Monroe,
tie Federal Courts, and in the Land ounce
juno ~, 1872. 4V-'A
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
DenttRtfY.

nR.s.L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
l offers his professional services to the
c,Iizens Of Monroe and snrrounding S4an, oao
wS.r~ In the practice, he feels confident OF
giving satisfactfon in all branches Of his M
5rutession. Is willing to warrant All work.
slfIice at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

Green sand mari has been found In
Houston county, near Perry, Ga, In
layer two feet thick and doubtless ex
tending through the county. IL u
the first ever discovered in the STATE,
and Is thought to be equal I" the ceie
brated New Jersey green SAND.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
rALBOr STILLMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MONROE, LA.

viii practice in the Parish and Districs
Courts Of North louisiana. VIII atuenu
these courts in person.
Will give special attention to Lane Once 70
matters connected with the Land once at
Monroe.
viii give to all business immediate at
tention and abundant care.
Will answer all communications with the
least possible delay.
August 10, 1877. ~
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
MONROE LOUISIANA, FRIDAY SEPTEMBEK

private doctor, but he did not pride
himself much on his medical science,
and never undertook the responsibility
OF treating his patient In serious cases.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES.
Advertisements will be inserted ~ ono
aoll.r and fifty cents per square Zone inch
~ .r,.ce or lesa) for the first, and seventy
ava c.nt. for each subsequent insertion, for
anv time under ono month. For longer
pariods as follows:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14
Dr.. q. C. murphy,

Dr. - Ce AWkRMJS
OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens OF the town and country sur
rounding. He may be found, ,wnen not RE- Rlo,
esorner Of Grand and Wood streets, on bank
Of the river or at his residence in rear oi
The Ouachita House.
August "A, 1877. Vo-h4A
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

Dr.. Thos, Y. Abys
:itlen> MONROE, La,
OFFICE on Desiard street. at the inter. :
~ section OF First, in the rear room "
January 8, 1876, ~
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

DR.. A. h. 8hOl0FH.
MONROE, La,
>Crs,I,s h,a professional services to the
u citizens Of Monroe. Office in his Drug
store on DeSiard street.
September "A, 1875. Ay'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-09-14

mr. II. r. Richardson
~EEERs his services in the different
branches of his profession to the citl-
zsns Of Monroe and surronnding round ,o;oinu CONN
Msthodist Church. May -. 1874. u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11

WINTER RESORTS.
D0YXL VICTORIA HOTEL, NASSAU n. r. 'BAIlA.
iIms. term. " per day currency Now York Office 10
MELLEN. CoNovER A KING. Pfoprissors.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
vanderbllt's Will.

New York, Jan. 9-Already there IS
talk Of contest over the vial. One lega.
I ee said yesterday the relatives outside
of Vanderbilt's family would never let it
stand as it is in peace, unless Wm. H..
should avoid all cause Of dispute by Civ
ing his less fortunate co-clximants liber-
al shsres in the immense wealth of The
Commodore, of which, under the will,
he controls the great bulk. The fight
would be made by, Or for, the Commo-
dores daughters and hi. sons Cornelius
and Jeremiah, whose legacies were a
mere pittarce compared with the i'm
mense sums bequealhed to W. II. Van
derbilt and his sons. Even If the At
tempt to break the will failed, probably
is would be kept in the courts for years,
pulled to ard fro by lawyers, and an in
junction might be served ON William II
Vanderbilt TO prevent him acting rs
president of the n. Y. Central Railroad
Wm. II. Vanderbilts friends say he
Will carry out his fathers plans for the
construction of . hospital or home fot
the employees of Nanderbilt's roads. II
Is Is asiAe aaderstnnd that the Commodore
placed large sum in the bands of bis
eldest son to distribute amsng his most
valued frisnds, no mention OF whom has
l. =. t., y
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
HENS EFT s u, Ell.

New York, Jan. a-The Herald is
as silent upon the duel as it was dumb
about the difficulty which made the
duel necessary. -
Dover, Del, Jan. 8 = Bennett and =
party Of four persons chartered special
train and went from Clayton, Del, to
Philadelphia, last night, while May, and
a party of three persons. .csme here u. q
carriage from Slaughter's Station, stop
ped at Ford's hotel for the night and
took an early train for Philadelphia
They did not register, and talked little
There is no doubt as to their identity.
New York. Jan 9.-The story now is
that the dueiling party went from Balti,
more Sunday night into the woods north
of the city in. sleighs. Both the princi-
pals took their places. At the word one
May fired. at two Bennett and both were
apparan,ly uniniured. But May wa.
soon found to have been hit 30 as to pre-
vent another exchange, which Bcnnet
demanded. Bennett is now here.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
CONGRESS.


-. +
BY unamimous consent bill the abolishing
the district Of Columbia police commits
sioners and to transfer their duties TO the
district commissioners WAS passed.
The resolution ordering the arrest OF the
recusant witness, Rnnyon, passed without
division.
Mr.. Wallace's resolution concerning the
electoral count were then considered.
Mr.. Sherman spoke at length and claim.
ed that the evidence before Louisiana re-
turning board justified their action.
HOUSE
The speaker presented Aorrison's com
municstionon Louisiana affairs aud Orton i
refusal TO appear before the committee.
The resolution for the arcs. Of Or,or
passed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

Up to this hour not shot has been
fred or an accident rcporteds Great
crowds assembled on Canal, Camp,
and ether principal streets. Repub-
licans report that two regiments from
Mississippi and one from Alabama are
with Ogden.
NINTH DISPATCH.
No important change in tho si,ua-
ton. Ogdon's militia mnssed within
square of the state house, which
has been reinforced by hundred
colored militia. Gov. Packard RS
ssrts that he will resist any attack
made upon it. The signal corps on
the top OF the state house are con.
stantly signalling the custom house.
Nichols supreme court has adjourn
ed till tomorrow.
TENTH DISPATCH Z AZ p. n.
The democrrtic leaders now assert
that they ha,e g no intention of attack.
ing the state house The following
has Just been issued:
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
New Orleans Jan.,9 9, Il.
10 liz People Of Loui<ia,la
would be most profoundly surprised
and disappointed should any citizen OF Lou.
isiana at this moment 30 far forget himself
as to be guilty Of any excuses whatsoever.
There is danger in collecting together In
large bodies. ! urge you, therefore, 10 re-
tire al once, and peacefully. to your homes.
The greater the wrongs TO which you have
been subjected the greater to your cred
Fit should you recognize and rccol-
fIect your own simple and plain
duty as citizens. Let no one be injured
however obnoxious he may be. and lei The
! people of The whole country see that we are
| law abiding. Just aud moderate
! Signed FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor Safe OF Louisiana.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
r e EG RAPHIC.
A O'clock. p. M.
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs,

Gronin has been excused from fur
tner attendance upon the Oregon IN
vcstigating committee and will start
for home.
Internal revenue receipts for the
past month in the Dubuque district
were sls,35B, the largest item being
for tobacco.
Two companies Of United States
troops arrived a. JefIersonville, Ken
lucky, and are quartered in the gov
ernment depot.
The 6ye negroes who killed Haus-
man and Portman near Aiken, 5. G.,
last November have been found
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
The total number of arrests in
New York City for the year 1876
Was 97,599. Oh the persons arrested
6S,003 were males and "A 500 females.
Lieutenant Dyer, Of the twenty
third : infantry. passed through ST.
Louis, Saturday. with thirty men from
Fort Ieavenw orth, Ell rout. for Hot
Springs, Ark. 1t is not known for
what purpose these soldiers are sent
to Hot Springs.
Blanton Duncan says: :" Ii Governor
HAYES is declared president, and is
inaugurated, there are tens of thous-
apds of men throughout the south
who will respond heartily to his ef-
forts to harmonic all interests and
all sections, and they will do it with
out reward or hope of Office.
The committee on expenditures in
the Interior department began on Sat,
urday an investigation Of the recent
alleged irregularities in the patent
Office. II was discovered some time
since that people who were receiving
the work of tracing drawings were
farming 1t out for less price than
the government paid them, and were
making $40 or $50 month withou,
doing any work.
Mr.. Watts, of Oregon testi6cs tha,
he resigned his postmastership on the
18th Of November last. He resign
ed by. telegraph to the postmaster
general and the day following he re.
ceived reply that his resignation
had been accepted. He made his re.
turns and ended all connection with
the postmastership on the 18th Of No.
yember. His successor WAS appoint
ed on the l4th Of November.