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National Republican., 1877-01-24
plRCH X ROBEY, AuctIoneers,
ID Nos. eSs and 9l0 Louisiana avenue.

TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
ERTY ON SIXTH STREET SOUTHEAST.
by virtue ofa deed OF trust. dated the 7th day of
April, 1870, and recorded in Lber No. sll, folio 52,
ofthc land records for the District Of Columbia,
and at the written request Of the party secured
thereby We Will offer for ssis a public snsti9n @ n
January, 1871 at clock p. M, the, following lot
ofgrOund. with the improvements thereon, located
in the city Of washington p. G., and known on the
i3 In square No. s7, the same being lcnsehold for
ninety years from the LIST OF July, 1852, nt an
annual rent 0fsi5 with the right Of purchasing the
fee. 80
Immediately after the sale of the above we will
also offer for sale, in manner aforesaid and by yir-
tue of decd OF trust, dated the sth day Of May,
is7e and recorded in Liber sib, folio al, of said
land rec ors and the written request Of the party
secured thereby, the undivided 'half interest OF
James A, McCathran and wife, In and to lot No. u,
square No. 100, as the same Is known upon the
Terms Of sale: one fourth of purchase money in
cash, residue In six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest at-,peI cent. from the day Of sale
to be secured by deed OF trust upon the property
sold deposit OF 80 upon each lot sold Will be re-
piled with In i've days from day Of sale the trustees
reserve the right to resell upon hyc days pnblc no.
tice at the risk and cost Of defauitng purchaser.
All cOnyeyancing at pnrChaser's cost.
iaIb-NIwFSds
National Republican., 1877-01-24
STEAMSHIP LINES
PROPOSALS.
DROPoSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

NAVY PAY OPFICI,)
No. 20 BROADWAY, New York,
January II, 1871.
Proposals, sealed and indorsed on envelope
" Bid for Supplies Advertised" will be received
at this office until II o'clock, Sd February, proxl-
no. for the following supplies Of the best quality,
to be delivered within fifteen days from date OF
order, free Of expense, at the Navy Yard, New
York:
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.
5000 gallons best quality winter strained Lard
OH, in well-coopered barrels Of about forty gal
Ions each, to bo delivered to the Navigation
Oficer at the New York Navy Yard, subject to
his inspection but not to be accepted and paid for
until II shall have passed comparative test
with the best Lard on used in tho United States
Lighthouse service,
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids
that may not be deemed advantageous to the
Government.
Responsible security required for the prompt
and iaith:;:l delivery Of supplies awarded within
the time specified.
Blank forms will be furnished at this Office,
and bids opened at the hour above named, when
parties interested are invited TO be present.
GEORGE +. CUTTER,
ialT.tf Pay Director U. s. Navy.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
jalT.tf
DROPOSALS FOR COAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
BUREAU OF ESoRAvING AND PRINTING, !
January IL, 1877.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until 10 o'clock a. m. on SATURDAY, the 10th
day Of February, 1877, for furnishing six hundred
(e0O) tons OF Run-ofmine Georges Creek) Gum.
berland CSsl, to be delivered at such times and
places and In such quantities as may be required,
and subject to tho conditions required by act Of
Congress approved July IL, 1870, viz;
THAT such coal shall weigh 2,2,O pounds to the
ton, and shall be inspected and wei Shed and the
quantity Of each load certified at the time of tho
delivery by the person appointed and qualified
under the act for that purpose, and that the pre-
scrbed fee OF twenty cents for each ton of coal In
spectcd, weighed and delivered shall be paid by
the contractor"
Proposals will be considered binding for one
week from the 10th day Of February, 1877, the
Department reserylng the right to reject all or
any portion OF the bids offered.
No proposals will be entertained unless accom-.
panied by satisfactory evidence Of ability to fulil
tho contract, nor will any payment be made with:
out the certificate Of the Inspector that the coal
furnished 10 such as the contract calls for.
Proposals should be addressed and sent to the
Office Of
Chief Of Bureau Of Engraving and Printing,
1AT.WFM3w Treasury Department.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
d A. DARNEILLF, AuctIOncer,

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TRUsTFE's SALE OF VERY VALUABLE M
PROVED PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SID DE
AND NINTH STREETS WEST.
Under and by virtue of u deed of trust dated July
IS 1874 and duly recorded In liber No 75j, folio i5
one of the land records for washng gtOn county, In
the District of Columbia. and by the written re-
quest Of the holder of the note secured thereby,
Will sell at public aucton, In front OF the premises
on THURSDAY, February 1, ls77, at O'clock p.
M, all that certain piece or parcel of land and prem
ises situate and being IN the city, Of Washington,
ID. o., and known aud dlstu gulshed on the plan OF
plat of said city as part of lot numbered one a. In
ginning for the sfmc at poiut sixteen 10 feet
west from the southeast corner of said sgu are,
thence west twenty (20) feet, thence north nlnety
six t6) feet, thence east eighteen i8) feet thence
sonth siNtyone (Jil feet thence east two f2l feet
ana thence south thriy-nve (3i) feet to the begin
ming, together with the rights. easements, priv
lleges and appurtcnances 10 the same belonging
The property Is improved by four-story brick
Terms; u, 900. with interest at ten per cent. per
annum from the 18th day Of July. 1874, together with
the expenses of sale, cash; the balance In twelve,
eighteen and twenty.four months from day ofsuc.
the property sold, and to bear interest at six per
chaser; $50 will be required at time OF sale. II the
terms Of sale not complied with within ten days
from day Of sale the trustee reserves the right TO
resell at the risk and Jst OF the defautinR pur-
chaser after giving i've days notice Of such resale
In some newspaper published IN the city OF WASH
ingtOn, o. G.. JOHN O. HARKNEss, Trustee.
Ja22-dtds L. A. DARNElLLE, Auctioneer.
National Republican., 1877-01-24

TEA PER RIMS
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
Is the Original and only Worcestershire Sauce.
LEA & PERKINS,
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
Is the best Sauce In the world.
LEA q PERKINS,
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
Is delicious with Soup, Fish, Game, Joints, ust
and Cold Meats.
LEA PERKINS, SIGNATURE
Is on every bottle.
LEA PERRlNs.
LEA & PERRINs,
,,,o, JOHN DuNoAN's SONS York
w A T O II E S.
W AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND SWISS
WATCHES.
AMERICAN, ENGLi1h AND SWISS
WATCHES
ny All THE MOST TCELFBRATED MAKERS.
AiAIsv .s'Vrtu.e"t - very lew pr oes'
,.,ru M. ". GAIT. BRO \ 90
National Republican., 1877-01-24
jala, 1874
CHANCERY SALE OF IMPROVED PROP.
- EkTY. No. l23I SIXTH STREET NORTH-

THANCERY SALE OF lMPROV ED PROP
WEST.
By virtue OF a decree OF the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, passed In Fluily cause No.
g. 09l, we will offer for sale on SATURDAY, FEB
In front of the premises, the fouthernmost twenty
feet front sixth street west by the depth thereof
or iot 4 in square isi In washington city, d. c.,
with the imp ovements. Sc., thereon.
Terms of sale: one fourth cash. the residue In
three equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day OF sale, bearing interest from
the day of sale n. six per cent per annum, or all
cash, at the option OF the purchaser The title to
be retained until the purchase money and inercst Is
paid. Terms of sale to be complied with within
seven days. All conyeyancng at purchasers cost:
'''"'" 's''p'JMMG JAMES s EDWARDS, Trustee,
is6 Louisiana avenue.
W. II. ". CISSEL, Trustee,
lI32 Seventh street northwest,
B. II. WARNER,
JA2a-MWFSds Uaw Rep.1 AuctlOneer.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
r I. COLDwELL, Auotioneer,
u mo. SlS + street.

r I. COLDWELL, Auctioneer,
~ mo. Sis + street.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO THREE-sTORY
BRICK bWELhiNSS, Nos. 6l2 and 5h
BY virtue of n deed of trust, dated December II,
A. b. isi duly recorded in llber No. 10, folio 81,
one OF the land records for the District OF COlum.
bla, and at the request Of the party secured
thfrfhSy of fhsy pre TG Ts 1RBSA Ps6ary
49,, att o'clock p m, the follSwlnE desc described b.
trict of Columbia, TO wit; All that piece or parcel
(2)two In square numbered (si2) eight hundred
and forty-two, fronting hfty-two 1877 feet six and
half (6%j inches on south street by depth OF one
hundred ,QOOl feet and four 90 inches together
with the improvements, Sc.
Terms; One fourth cash and the balance at six,
twelve and eighteen months with Interest at eight
per cent per annum, secured by deed of trust on
The property sold or all cash, at option of the pur.
chaser. deposit Of 900 required on each house Al
the time OF sale and all cnyeyancinE at purchaser
cost Terms to be compiled with In seven days,
otherwise the trustees the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost or the dehulting
purchaser after Ave days advertisement.
EBBWXIAAEPR EBBWXIAAEEPRrw w2LGWSIFN GWSIFFNrR }rrustces.
Ja22-MwF&ds Ut. COLDwEl.L. Auct.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. n.x.
w No. 10oI, II, W, cor. Tenth aud d street.

w No. 1901, N, W, cor. Tenth and Streets
TEEfTTFS FSrr, f,tt ~ EatfSg fSs RsSs GsSeEs
bSSSFF eEssTh e9sT Gfst sprEitss I'll iEsiSf ~
AbSAEENTTggsS,r Sr HT9iLhETps; TL p 81 & 'n REtNa TIM THE
Mn 6E EidhrEHh EsB , sTkEr!s III Nbn?HH;
WEEfffE1ffSS Elm SishrDh htf hESST RSSTs TnIRTfFivE
SrI%S G a Sf deed "a 4 tTp,, dated M Jply e. A.
sSS SST CO.. sun So
hrn hSlrmSa ana o nnn Of ,ns Part, ;;iHssd
DAY, February !. isT7, commrnclng, st 70 O'Clock
srss. a. @ on lhs psemS SopsS OF % snS
T%eniy.sls waaipu, Chamber Suites. with Tucker
TwsSiiy six Hair Mattresses and Husk and Cotton
iianasome Msrblc-top sidcboard, cost si7o; rarlor
Twenty-.cvcn Hair Pillows and holsters.
One hundred Oak Dining-room Chairs aud VIM
walnut Extension and eide Tables.
One hundred and my yards Oh Cloth-stalr and
Walnut Frame Mirrors and Side Brackets.
=, About hye hundred yards of Ingram Carpess;
,,Twcniy.one Dining Fables and squarc.top
Walnut Hat.trec, very costly; Walnut Chamber
Marblc-top Centre Tables, Curtains and Lamqre-
Hugs, Feather Pillows, Toilet Ware and Toilet
snreAds.
Comforts, Pillow and Bolster Gases, Table Linen.
Towels, Plated Ware and Cutlery OF all kinds
China, Glass Ware, Crockery, Kitchen Uten-
slls, &c.
ALSO,
Gas Fixtures, Heating apparatus. boilers. Heat
Ing Tables, stSem Apparatus, Pipes Bar Fixtnres-
show Ohscs. Annunciator. Clock, fignrcs, cut
Glassware, Decanters, Crystal Chandeliers And
Brackets aud many other articles appertaining 70
Ssii special attention q hou skeepers ,hs s
aud offers great Undue mont.
The above -described stock can be purchased at
private sale by applying the auctioneer beforet
day OF sale,
Tcrinsi Al sums Of and under sioo cash. over that
amount credit OF thirty. sixty and Ninety days for
approved indorsed not Is, b nrinp interest,
THOMAS PARKER, Trustee,
Ian23-td WASH. h, WILLIAMS, Auct,
National Republican., 1877-01-24
ID H. WARMER. Auctioneer,
De street, opposite Masonic Temple.

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
virtue & Of deed of trust % to Us ,S dated MsyG
Of the District Of Columbia, in Liner 7si, No. 2I7
auction, on wEDNEsD AY, january q. 1877, at /
O'Clock p. M, one undivided half of all those GER
city of Washing pgton, ID. O., known aud described
as lots numbered B. -, 30, 81, 30, 80, a. 35 %,
a. g. g. a, G5 90 and 81, in r. Thysons recorded
subdivision OF square No. it.
hrst deed of trust securing the sum of about o. OoO.
SENJhMIS Zen !. 7. SNYDER, Trustees.
j. Il. COLDWELL,
iaIa 10
National Republican., 1877-01-24
r. II. WARNER, Aucticnser,
Ds street, opposite Masonic Temple.
rRusIFE,s SALE OF THE .XALUAgLE
RESTAURANT AND LIQUOR STAND, No.
III PENNBYLyANIA AVENUE NORTH

hEsIAlhANT AND blQUOh STAND, No.
WEST.
by virtue OF deed of trust dated July o, A. ID.
1871 and duly recorded In lber No. 0gl folio lT5 ct
seq,f of the land records for Washington coun-
ty. In the District of Columbia. and at The written
consent OF the parties secured thereby. will sell at
RnSic auction IN lront Of ths pTemiIss on fRi Ra
certain piece Or paree Of ground lying And being in
the city of Washington aforesaid, and known and
distinguished upon the ground plot or plan thereof
as the easternmost moiety half part of original
lot numbered eighteen, us, In square numbered
one hundred ana siNty-clght, (6S together with all
the improvements thereon.
equal ipstallments, payable in three. al six, 20,
nine, o. and lwelvc ill., months after day of sale,
with interest at the rate OF ten per cent secured on
the premises; or all cash, at the option of the pur.
cnaser. r.=Convcyancing ct purchasers cost; se00
payable on acceptance OF bid. If the terms Of the
safe not complied with In ten days from the day
of sale the trustee reserves the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost Of the dcfauting pur-
chaser after one weeks notice in some spaper
published In the city of Washington.
FENELON d! BOWLING, Trustee.
J. T. COLDWELL,
JalE-MWF&us Salesman.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
XVAsH. b. WILLIAMS, AuctIoneer.

CHANCERY SALE OF THE ENTIRE EF-
FECTs OF THE NORTHERN LIBERTY
CHARIOT COMPANY.
On THURSDAY, February l, 1871, at II o'clock
q. M, by virtue of decree Of the Equity Court,
will sell at public auction, at the stables, the
corner of Fifth and X streets northwest, to the
highest bidder, for cash the entire effects Of said
Harness, a Mnrsn Ghsrio,si a h ! Brick stable, with
GEO. W, CISSELL, Receiver.
Jn23-d WASH. II. WILLIAMS, Auctoneer.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
aR0s,EuIEa.


CHo1CE FAMILY GROCERIES,.
CoFFEES--Grccn, Roasted, Ground.
CHOCOLATES, COCOA.
CHOCOLATES, COCOA.
CTRUEYLEs,
MUSHROOMs,
FRENCH PEhs.
CoMESTIBI.ES. lFLkGEoLETs,
BnSEIRss sARDIsEs,
GAME PATKs and PiEs'
- iRuTGSs CLUSTERS,
q. u. STUFFFD MANGUES,
Dew. TINY TINS,
Fresh Arrivals. And many other recent
BAY RUE, direct from Arroyo l.. H., 10 per cent.
above proof
FLORIDA ORANGE MARMALADE.
PREsERvED, CONSERVED and DRY CANTON
GINGER, Just arrived.
CALIFORNIA JELL1Es, hye-pound pailsonly u.
We earnestly request those who wish strictly
qrd class goods TO give us call. as our stock EN-
braces many articles not to be purchased elsewhere,
d. w. REED & SONS,
Jall.u i2is street northwest.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
ID il. WARNER, Auctioneer,
Ds street, opposite Masonic Temple.
WOOD AND COAL.


GOAL AND wooD,
fsSs tfisssa ZEE WHITE ASH
which we offer At reduced prices; also. on hand 4
OAK AND PINE WOOD
fE n sft e siSsf sfs ;P
STEPHENSON Il BRO,
.,u Once ,,s Tsna:,yssi. Went sSsps.
WooD' WOOD
COAL! COAL! COAL!
THos. W. RILEY SONS,
wholesale and RetAn Dealers in all kinds Of
COAL AND WOOD.
CUMBERLAND COAL.
Depot at RILEY's wh.rves, foot of Eleventh and
Twelfth streets south west.
Branch yard. 9 stree. between Second and Third
GREAT REDUCTIoNIN PRICEOF COKE
DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE UITY
AT THE SAME RATE.
New schedule. Full load OF 20 bushels for a %;
smaller loads cents per bushel; carriage 90 cents.
Apply to ONCE ofwashngton Gasiisht Company.
us Tenth street northwest III First street b.
west or to TO Bridge street seorsetown. 8 IT
INTERIOR ADORNMENTs.
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= II N d Z l. ERS!
Largest variety of new patterns in the Oty, at
LOWEST PRICES.
COLDS wARM.AIR FURNACES!
Heat produced equal to Steam.
COLDS CENTENNIAL RANGE.
The Newest, Best and Cheapest Elevated Oven
| in the Market.
IRON CASTINGS, BOILER AND MACHINE
WORK.
STEAM HEATING, TIN ROOFING.
And all Tin and Copper Work.
IRON FENCES AND ORNAMENTAL WORK
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING.
All Best Varieties Of Ranges and Fireplace
| Heaters.
SMITH, BIRGE 90,
No. i0n Pennsy.vsnIa avenue,
National Republican., 1877-01-24
CARRIAGES.

CARRIAGES.
~~~>o~>~ ~~INSN~.N-~NNNNNSN~~
FSTABLIsHED 1874.
A. J. JOYCE,
CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
4l2, Al and 4le Fourteenth street.
REPAIRING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
An carriages Ief, for repairs, storage or commits
AGENTS for Brewster 3 Co., tof y Broome q: =,
Fif,h svenue. New York. Aaisu
CARRIAGES, CARRiAdESl
Ofeyery description, Of the finest workmanship
and finish.
LANDAUs!
LANDAUs !! vn,rs
Satin lined, vt 800, 800 and $500.
Coupe ROckaways, latest ylesi at enormous re-
ductions on former prices. Bnggies, buggies. bug;
gies, end spring sde-bar; top and no'top, new and
phGtons, in eve y variety, at a sacrifice,
Persons In want will consult their own interest by
giving my stock and ESf ETtfSf AP M et?Rlnas,G% SRaah%
Repository and Factory,
jais.Gt 40 TO ~ Eighth street northwest,
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H A s.! II A 81!
GENTLEMEN's DRESS HATS.
aENTLEM EMS 'FOLDINq RECEPTION
HATS. FINE SOFT AND STIFF
FELT NRTS
STlNEMETz, Halter,
teenth s.roet, Iaao
National Republican., 1877-01-24
ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS.

EyANS EVANS.-RICHARD STUART
u EVANS, RIGhARD I. EVANS, Attorneys-
and streets northwest, opposite Oily Hall, near
Columbian Law Building and iW East Capitol
street, near the Capitol. se30-u
National Republican., 1877-01-24
RAILROADS.

NNSNNNJNNNNNNNN NN~N.NNN~~NNSr~
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.
- THE GREAT DouBLE TRACK
NATIONAL LINE AND SHORT ROUTE
to the
NORTH, WEST, NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST.
JANUARY IA, ls77, s. .. IN.
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
500 a. M, Baltimore and way stations.
7.lOa. M, baltimore. Annapolis and way stations.
7J0a. m, Point OF Rocks and way stations.
$500 u. M, N, Y, Phllada. and Boston express.
Sunday to Baltimore only stopping at way stations.
$50 u. M, baltimore and way stations.
'S;S0n m, Chicago, ST. Louis and Pittsburg ex-
press; Pittsburg, Hagerstown and Valley branch,
except sunday.
"l0:l0 q. m, Baltimore express. On Sunday for
Annapolis.
l2.en m, Baltimore, Ellcott City, Annapolis
'i;Op. IN, N. ", Philada 4 Norfolk express. On
Sunday to BALTIC. only. stopping at all stations.
3itp y. M. baltimore and way stations.
ti3O d. m, Baltimore aud Laurel express.
4i3i u. M, Pt. of Rocks. Frederick, wav stations.
.la5p. m, Baltic, Annapolis and way stations.
-790p. VI, Baltimore and way stations.
-T:l5 b. 1n., Chicago and @ glumbus express.
.7;l6 j. M, 81. Louis, Cincinnati Pittsburg cN.
$50 p. M, PIT. Rocks way stations; $40 sunday.
$3.50 p. M, New York aud Phllads express.
Trains marked daily; other trains daily except
sunday. Jani3-tf
National Republican., 1877-01-24

O. G. CoRNwELL 6 SON,
FINE dRoCERs.
JUST RECEIVED,
TO kegs MALAGA GRAPES;
One car load of PEARS;
Direct from California;
10 bbls. Cape God CRANBERRIEsi
90 cases "Bryant's" French
VEGETABLES;
Peas, Beans, Mushrooms, Asparagus. Mixed
Vegetables, Trumes.
TABLE SAUCES, u VARIETIES;
Lea Perrins' GENUINE Sauce;
French Vinegar and Mustard;
Albert Biscuit, from Edinburg;
Huntley & Palmers Waters;
% dozen Queen Olives, new crop;
60 dozen Gordon's Celebrated Preserves
gross COs's aelatlne;
100 boxes New Ralsins;
100 bbls. MINNESOTA FLOUR
BUCKwHEAT, New York;
New Crop Now Orleans MOLASSES.
HAVA A Ma CIGAR
A Speciality. Always Fresh.
WHISKY:
Keller's Celebrated BOURBON;
Gibson's RYE;
Crows " BOURBON;
Hermitage RYE;
Cooks BOURBON.
The above arg received direct from the dlstllery,
and guaranteed PURE.
SHERRIES,
SHERRIES,
PORTS,
BRANDIEs,
BRANDIES,
MADEIRA;
All Celebrated Brands.
NEW YORK CIDER,
Pure Juice, every Week.
@. q. CoRNwELL & son,
no2O.u Opposite willard's Hotel.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
AUCTION sALEs-To.day.

ID q. BROOKER, Jr.,
ID. NEW Auction HOUSE,
Cor. Eleventh sts AVID Pa. ave, Marble Building.
Of each week. All goods guaranteed as recon-
mended. SA es OF stocks and real estate attended
vanced. nole-3m
National Republican., 1877-01-24
y W. W lTA X L r

Il W. w II l I A R,
General Claim and Collection Agent,
23iS M street northwest.
DISTRICT CLAIMS SPECIALITY.
National Republican., 1877-01-24
MIsCELLANEOUs WANTS.

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN SOMEWHAT
IA advanced In the study of short-hand writing
wishes n companion to instruct; no CONDENSATION;
n Iui "a
National Republican., 1877-01-24

EDUCATIONAL.
N~N~~%NNNN<Sr<NN~N N>S~SNN<~~Nr-N1Nre~~
GoNS AND DAUGHTERS EDUCATED
az M sPa SasIs GoGhxSE
corner Of seventh an l. streets.
Day and evening session..
For illustrated circular cali At College, or address
II, u, SPENCER,
Jai-tf .H..s President,
National Republican., 1877-01-24
FINANCIAL.

A MfMBER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE
Will execute orders for the purchase or sale Of Stocks
bonds and Roid on moderate margins. Commissions
p per each 100 shares, stock PRIVILEGES negotiated
tied, Henry Merriam, Member, Am; Mining and
Stock Exchange, IS Wall a., Y, Reference, u X.
Msngam, ESQ.,, President National Trust Co., MY.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-17

Among the colonial possessions, OF
more correctly, dependencies of Hol-
land, there is remarkable little State
which, in its constitution and the Origi-
nal customs of its inhabitants. surpasse,
the boldest dreams of the advocates of
women's rights. In the Island of Java,
between The cities of Batavia and Sama-
rang, is the kingdom of Bantam, which
although tributary to Holland, is an in
dependent State, politically without i'm
pOrtance, yet happy, rich, and, since
time immemoral, governed and defended
by women. The sovereign is indeed a
man, but all the rest of the government
belongs to the fair sex. The king is en-
tirely dependent upon his State council.
composed of three women. The highest
authorities, all State officers, court func-
tiOnaries, military commanders, and
soldiers are, without exception, of the
female sex. The men are agriculturists
and merchants. The bOdy-guard of the
king is formed of the elite. These anna
IONS ride in masculine style, wearing
sharp steel points instead of spurs. They
carry pointed lance, which they swing
very gracefully, and also a musket,
which is discharged at full gallop. The
throne is inheritable by the eldest son,
and in case the king dies without issue
a hundred amazons assemble, in order
to choose a successor from among their
sons. The chosen one is then proclaimed
lawful king. The capital city of this
little State lies in one of the most pict-
uresque parts of the island, in fruitful
plain, and is defended by wowell-kept
fortresses.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-17
shopping in Venice.

Shopping is quite feat in Venice. a
lady who sets out on shopping expe-
dition may well prepare herself for
doubtful and hostile encounters. Hav-
ing found the object sought, she de-
mands the price. The shop-keeper
names a sum of One-third more to
double the value of the article. The
customer starts back with c,rious sort
of shrek, which commences on high
key, ascends slightly, and then sud-
denly falls, sound expressing incred-
ulity. contempt, and astonishment, and
after an instant of silence offers less
than half the sum demanded. The same
howl of Indignation is then repeated by
the shopkeeper, only an octave lower.
He protests THAT the amount asked is
in reality too low; that from anxiety to
please the SignOra he had mentioned
his very lowest rate" The purchaser
then offers half of the first required sum.
Another howl of derision from the
shOpkeeper, who, however, drops per-
haps fourth of his price. The Gus
toner takes up her parasol and departs.
Once outside she calls out a slight ad-
vance on her offer. The proprietor in
vites her to enter again and proposes
that they shall ''combinari," i. e., COM
bine, and endeavor to meet on common
ground. The customer repeats her ul-
timatum. The shOpkeeper declares that
''at such ruinous rates he might as well
close his shop" The lady loses patience
and quits this time without looking
back. After she is some PAGES from the
door the shopkeeper sends a small boy,
kept for the purpose, after her, or calls
from the door: 1.-The Signora
can have it this time" he SAYS sadly.
"but he will never sell again so cheap"
He folds it up and hands it to her with !
a graceful flourish, saying with a cour-
teous bow, "Servo sua'' (literally, her
in which the clerks and even
the small boy join in chOrus.-GGlary. !