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LIFE In WASHINGTON.
SKETCHES ABOUT THE CITY BY THE
REPUBLICANS REPORTERS.
A Mystified Countryman.

- hysllueu
He stood in front Of the st. Marc hotel, about 0
o'clock one evening last week, with q bed-quilt
under his arm and q horse-blanket wrapped
around his brswpy shoulders. The night was
bitter cold. The few pedestrians who had ven-
tured out were passing hurriedly, with but one
thought, to master the blasts of Old Boreas
which were just then singing ''chnety and chine"
over the top OF the hotel awning; but he remained
there motionless, seemingly unconscious Of all
other theme, contraction, /" for he had been, like
certain party in the late elections, Worsted
Our reporter happened to be lust then making
STEPS AFTER an interesting item, and turning the
corner rather hastily was not little surprised to
nnd himself confronted by the selfsame granger,
who instantly recovered from his reverie, and In
manner as abrupt as the meeting exclaimed,
m astrapgef here
OF course that could be of no possible interest
have him stay and listen to his story. He cast
vacant LOOK toward the deserted park opposite,
and giving the end Of his blanket toss over his
@WaI, yer see, sir. i'm plain Loudoun- county
farmer, and don't know much about q big city
like this. toted in load Of taters and hog
this morning. and I've had deNilish bad luck. A
man with a red head-the fellows called him an
me here this evening and make 1t all right, but
IN be dogoned II believe he intends to come"
by this Confession Of his faith In erring man and
he was forced to laugh outright, but the country
man, none disconnected, continued:
hog. When toted him in this morning he
weighed $50 pounds, but when the butcher
weighed him he brought down only 265. Now, I'd
like to know how thai is. didn't come into this
town for no office, though I did hear up at the
farm they were mighty plenty down here, but "a
give one Of them smart uns nickel TO Just tell
me how that hog shrunk them IS pounds"
Such misguided confidencei The REPUBLICAN
reporter did not explain, however. In fact, he
Iors~ a. 1na IarrA ana Ia frra
and innocence is certainly happiness. 1t was
better, therefore, to leave him with bis boonl
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Financial.


WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 9. ls77.
The New York Post's financial article says:
'Gold opened at 1861, declined by 1890 to 1904 and
has since sold AZ los{@lo6x. Foreign exchange Is
quiet and unchanged. In the money market call
loans ars more easily made at 6@7 than few days
ago at roo gold; prime commercial paper Is s@7.
Government bonds, with further decline, show but
falling of in price. The largest decline Is Y In
SIS of 1881 and old e5's The new 65's, 6ss 10 4o's
and new Us are lower, and the cts and currency
IS are unchanged The stock market at opening,
where changed, was x@k higher than It closed
yesterday, except for Illinois Central, which was
x lower, and Rock Island u. After further
advance Of \ in Lake Shore and Western Union
Telegraph, and u in Michigan. Central and Della
ware, Lackswanns and v. Stern, the whole market
began to decline, ard prices have since fallen 4@X,
the latter Illinois Central. New York Central has
declined X and Lake Shore and Michigan Central y
each.n
In New York to-day money was easy at GOT.
Exchange, ls!h and 1853. Gold, isH@iosH. Rate
The sse; Treasury balances at New York to-day
were: Gold, 4,sse, 41; currency, 30 So. sss. The
sub Treasurer paid ont on sSeSInt Of interest,
Government bonds active and lower at the fol-
lowing quotations;
g. 81; ISL s soapon...Ins 49, isss
& ma Iaes I1o | IN xo,s onnnon - iya
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Mexico.

TEE REVOLUTIONARY SITUATION STILL SERIOUS,
WITH SLIGHT POSSIBILITY OF TEMPORARY
PEACE.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 29.-whole brigades and
regiments Of Igleeias' army have pronounced for
Disz, but the latter has not yet dared to attack
1glesias, he being strongly posted, with 5000
men, at Siloa, about my miles from Guanajuato.
The States Of Jsliseo, Zacatecss, Durango. San
Luis Potosi and Nueva Leon have pronounced for
Disz.
General Mendes, who was appointed regent by
Diaz to act during his absence. has issued con-
vocation for the election of President, Chief JUS
tice and members Of Congress on January %.
Generals Melia and Iglesias are both excluded ~
candidates or electors; ALSO members Of the Lerdo
and Juares governments This 10 denounced as
one OF the most arbitrary acts perpetrated in
the name OF republic, and Ia considered as un-
wise as 1t 10 tyrannical. There Is, however, o
prospect OF temporary peace, which animates
everybody.
Lerdo succeeded IN making his escape from the
country, having embarked at Acapulco.
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USE THuRsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DER. A perfect dentfrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific removes tartar and discolora-
tion, arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean
and white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the
breath, and, containing no acid, cannot injure
the enamel. Its constant use is recommended
to all, but especially to those who having good
teeth wish to preserve them. Twenty-Five and
fifty cents per bottle.
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To CLEAR.
Broken suits at half their original cost.
EIsBNAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
WITH PERylcr TRUTH
It has been remarked that the avenues leading to
an early crave have often been opened by cough
or cold. All throat and lung affections Instantly
cured BY Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
of broksn suite, u; iOrMsf price, 80 and sl2.
EIsENAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and e streets.
To MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, Book and Job
Printing Once Is one Of the largest and best ap-
pointed job offices south Of New York. You can
have your printing done there cheaper than at
any other once in the District of Columbia. Type
and machinery all new.
CANNED OVER.
Ulsters and Overcoats ct one third less than
original cost. EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E.
Two DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER
THOUSAND.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Once prints Business Cards for gas
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new.
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Ocean Accident.

Ocean Accident.
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE STEAMSHIP
"AMKRIoUE," FROM HAvRH-THE VESSEL
AsHoRE-ALL SAVED But THREE.
LONG BRANCH, N. J., Jan. THE trans-At-
lantis steamship Amerique, from Havre for New
York, came ashore at Seabright, about four miles
north Of this place. She struck about O'Clock THE
morning. There were three cabin and nfty-on
second and fourth-elass passengers and one hun
dred and si1ty-two offacers and crew. all of whom,
with the exception Of three Of the crew, were
saved. Soon after the ship struck the captain
ordered q small boat with . crew composed Of
Officer Brilloning and eleven men, to convey in
formation ashore and obtain assistance. The
steamship was then only seventy yards from the
beach. The boat struck the beach, but the I'M
dertow and floating ice together, there being
much Of the latter, upset the boat and three Of
the crew were lost: One Of the bodies was re-
crews from life-saving stations three and four
were on hand, and succeeded soon afterwards in
throwing line to the ship and by the aid Of the
on board.
The passengers at first were afraid to get into
senger on board, and his wife got into the car and
were safely drawn ashore, after which all Of the
passengers and most of the crew were landed,
remains aboard, looking after the vessel. All the
mails and specie were safely landed. The vessel
lies well up on the beach, and at low tide Il is
EFT and wife and Spanish lady, the only cabin
passengers, are at the Emery hotel, at Sesbright
while the second and fourth-class passengers and
. large part Of the crow are at the East End
hotel, Long Branch. Most Of the passengers win
arrive IN New York tomorrow afternoon, arrange
New Jersey Southern road. The passengers all
speak in the highest terms Of the captain and
crew during the long and stormy passage across
the Atlantic.
The ship wasin charge of pilot, taken on board
yesterday, January Q, from pilot boat No. q, In
latitude 400 30", about one hundred and eighty
seven miles from New York.
The sea at that time was smooth, but after
wards the weather freshsned up very much,
and was SO when the vessel struck. The super.
intendent Of the steamship company arrived at
I the Government dock ct Sandy Hook about
o'clock p. m, and Immediately tslsgraphed to
the superintendent Of the New Jersey Southern
Railroad Company and, obtained an extra train
and went Immediately to the wreck. There was
the greatest excitement along shore, and for
many miles inland the news quickly spread, SO
: that this Afternoon the beach for miles Ii lined
with people. The conduct Of the crews Of the
lffe-eaving stations was Of the most efncient ma
sure, and cannot be sufficiently appla uded, being
promptly on hand and by their eIertions saved
every nan that was on board when they arrived.
Had not the boat previously LEFT the ship all
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a The marvel of the age" We have this day
shipped large invoice Of the celebrated Be-
thesda Water to CHARLES SToTT Co., and they
will furnish 1t BY the barrel, half barrel, demi-
ION, lug, &c, RICHARD DUNBAR,
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MARRIED.

KEPNER-NOONAN.-Ju 5. 1876, by the Rev.
d. q. Marquis, pastor Of W stminster Pres
church, NARY Z NooNAN and ELLIS W. KEEP
NER.
STOEE-CONwAY.-On April 10, 1876, BY Rev.
Father Curtis, at the Cathedral, Baltimore, JAMES
.. STONE and EMMA j. CONWAY, both of WASH
inRtop, ID, e,
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WONDERFUL SUCCESS.

1t is reported that Boschee's German Syrup
has, since Its Introduction In the United States,
reached the immense sale Of 40 900 dozen per year.
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. J., and
not one has reported q single failure, but every
letter speaks Of its astonishing success In curing
severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con-
sumption or any disease Of the throat and lungs.
We advise any person that has any predisposi-
ton to weak lungs to go to their druggists and
get this medicine or inquire about 1t. Regular
size, rs cents; sample bottle, 10 cents. Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs. SToTT & Co., Wholesale Agent.
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BuRN1rr's FLAvoR1se Extracts.

BuRN1TT's FLAvoRISa EXTRACTS.
The superiority Of these extracts consists In
their perfect purity and great strength. They
are warranted free from the poisonous oils and
acids which enter into the composition Of many Of
the fictitious fruit favors now in the market.
. LAWYERS BRIEFS.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, Book and Job
Department is unsurpassed, in its extent and ia
cilfties by any printing house in this any other
city for the prompt and expeditions execution Of
Lawyers Briefs. Type and machinery all new.
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veterans of the Mexican War.

The regular monthly meeting Of this associa-
ton was held on Saturday evening" at No. Ills
Pennsylvania avenue, General J. W. Denver
presiding, and Mr.. A. M. Kenaday secretary.
The condition of the sidewalks and the drenching
rain prevented full attendance, but q quorum
of the old veterans braved the storm to congratu-
late one another on the success they had met with
in the passage of the pension bill by the House Of
Representatives, on Thursday last. the 4th inst.
The secretary read the speech delivered by Mr..
Hewitt, of Alabama,.who had charge of the bill in
the House, and Il was ordered to be spread upon
the journal Of the association, for preservation
while the society retained existence. The argu-
ments of Mr.. Hewitt ELECTED hearty commenda-
tions from all who heard 1t read 1t appears In
the Congregational Record Of Friday, Jan. 9.
The following resolutions express the senti-
meDts Of those present:
Resolved, That the grateful thanks Of all sur
Giyfng of 1886 IS due 30 the honorable
Committee on lnvslid Pensions of the House OF
Representatives of the forty-fourth Congress for
the arm5 and navy engaged in that memorable
.nliict: and that they shou ever hold in kindly
remembrance the zeal and nestness of the Hon.
Goldsmith W. HewitI. OF Alabrms. who was
case to the representatives Of the people in Con-
gress. meeting unanimous approval on the final
vote.
ResOlued That we confidently hope for similar
favorable action from the Senators of the United
states when Il ouse bill No. sss3 comes before them
for consideration respectfully reminding them
that nope deferred m aketh the heart sick, and
appealing 10 their of justice to promptly call
up and dispose of the case
General Denver, in some remarks encouraged
the belief that the Senate would also pass the
bill this session.
Adjourned to Eebruary9.
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THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMR, for dressing
the hair. This tine pomade merits special men,
ten. Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften
and beauty. Unlike many preparations for the
hair, It cannot injure, but Is highly beneficial,
equally SO to the rich, golden-hued tresses Of
silver-streaked locks Of age. Twenty-Five and
fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE EcoNeMY. Renovate your sofled
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joven's In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
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s~LEGAL AND OTHEB BRIEHR
e PRINTED AT THE 5HORTfST NOTICE
ct the REPUBLICAN JOB OFFICE. nolSo
"ee0 PEE BET, EITHER JAW. By
~ DR.. A. N. @. Weisenborn- Dentist, o6 Four.
teenth street northwest; also. gold dltngs done At
re.aonahis urice and satisfaction given spt2-r
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WILBoR's CoMPoUHD OF PURE COP Liver OIL
AND LIME,

AND LIME.
The advantage Of this compound over the plain
Oil is that the nauseating taste of the Oil is en-
tirely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
pslatable. The offensive taste OF the Oil has
long acted prominent objection to its use; but
in this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host Of certificates might be given here to testify
to the excellence and success Of "Wil6or's Cod
Lirer Oil and Lime" But the fact that 1t Is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty is
sufhcient. For sale by A. B. Wilbor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
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For NIRs

For MEN.
Overcoats and listers reduced to half their
former price. EIsEMAN BRos..
Corner of Seventh and E.
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To REDUCE STOCK.
Boys and Children,s listers and Overcoats
down 20 half their original price.
EIsKMAM BRos,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
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EPILEUkIsY;Ra,IsM, IN THE sI 13I.,
Lightning L. applied. Sold at Coughltn's Drug
Store, Masonic Temple. Ocl4
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" any remedy ever known for the immedi--
ate cure OF Neuralgia, Headache, &c. Sold at
Coughltn's Temple Drug Store. 0cl4
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~RBAEMBBB HIS OLD
@ STAND. He pays for secondhand Cloth
he always has, At SO street, between Sixth and.
Seventh streets northwest. Note BY mail promptly
attended to. sepl1-0
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ETRY AILBUkNs

TEA, COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE.
COLD SODA AND MINERAL WATERS
On Draught all the Year
oc1tH lfD Pa. avenue, near WIllard's Hotel.
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o~PREsCRIPTION PREPARED
rs At Coughlin,p Temple Drug Store, = and
Ninth streets, at Moderate prices. sep8-H
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81. TIMOTHY LuBEY.
ja2-6t Water Registrar.

~1FARMBRS' AND MECHANICS
~ National Bank. Georgetown, ID. O., De-
cember 9, Is7o..The annual election for Directors
of this Bank will take place at the Banking House,
on TUESDAY, the 9Th of January, 1871. Polls open
from IL m. to d, m. " LAIRD, JR.
decl2-Tu3W Cashier.
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k1FOB FUNERALS - The CEN.
~ tennial Prize HEARSE: most MAGNIFICENT.
In the world. ALLISON NAiLOR, JR.,
des-lm Iiveryman, 1880 and lSS2 Pepua. ave.
, 1877-08-26
Texas, Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana, which
In 1870 was only 1905, 900, has now increased to
near u, 100000.

ucar li.uU,UVu%
LARGE AS THESE FIGURES MAY SEEN
to those who have not thought about the mat
ter, 1t can be shown that this estinate Of In
crease is very reasonable. Referring again to
the elaborateiy compiled census Of Massachu-
sets for 1915, we find the population Of that
year stated at 1.651, ,012 against 31 In 1865
Upon the basis Of these two amounts, the Com
nlssioucrs make an estimate Of the probable
population OF the State for each Of the years Of
the next decade to 1855. ID which latter year
they estimate that the population will be 2, l53,
597, thus showing the period Of doubling the
popnfatlon--at tho present rate OF increa6c-
tn he about twenty~one years TIE next qucs-
t'on, however, would be as to what extent
emigration from or immigration into the State
had affected these figures. The only means Of
approxlmatIng to thc extent Of these move
ments Is to be found in the United States CEN
sus Tor lS50, which gives the number Of persons
Is1ug tn other States Tllo are natives OF Atassa-
chusetts, and tho number OF persons living iG
Massachusetts, who are natives Of other States.
These figures are given for both 1860 aud 1S10,
and are as follows: Persons in Massachusetts
in 1SG0 born in other States, 1853 G37 In 1870 the
number had increased to 20O, LOT. Persons liv-
Ing in other States In 1850 who were born in
Massachusetts, 243, 1856; in 1870 these had IN
creased to 2443,6 2443 $50. 1t viii be seen by these
figures that In the decade from 1860 to lS70 the
net gain OF Massachusetts, by Interstate emf
grafton was only 3G ,470, number too small to
be OF much Importance in connection with
THE GENERAL INCREASE OF TILE POPULATION,
and making it very plain that the natural in
crease OF the population hf the exccss OF births
over deaths In Massachusetts, would double tic
population in about twenty-one ycars, Or an in
crease Of about 81 per cent per annum each
gear on the population Of the preceding year
If 331 per cent per annnnt is about the rate OF
natural increase Of a population under tho con-
dttions Of thai Of Massachusetts, 1t is safe to
assume at least ~ per cent as the natural
annual Increase OF population under such cot'-
ditfons uf life as tlost: Of Illinois, Iowa,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other Western States
and Territories Under consideration iu this ar
ticie- I,tlercfore, VIC tnkc the GOO 600 shown
by the United States CENSUS OF 167D to have
been in the group OF Western States and TcrT1~
tories mentioned abogc, and add an annual In
crease Of. sar, ~ per cent per annum c7sch year
on the number Of the preceding year, aud should
also estimate that tho Increase OF population in
all these Western States and Territories was Us
great by immigration IS by the natural increase,
We should have the following results, VIZ:
AVERAGE INCREASE or POPULATION IN TWELVE
WESTERN Stairs AND TERRlTQRlEA
, 1877-08-26

tlonate cost Of these two spans was two
eleVenths OF the whole, or $363, ,636, nut the
cost OF rebuilding them may be more than this,
although tho expense Of the two columns that
are standing al1 right will be saved.
The loss viii not stop at the bridge alone. It
Is a calamity
IN MORE WAITS THAN ONE.
The Bridge Company was authorized By special
aet Of Congress to issue bondz to the amount of
s., ,5O0.000 aud these bonds were sold In Enrlafd.
The Boomer Bridge Company, Of Chicago, On
the 4th ot septe!noer, ESs, secured the contract
Of it's completion to be Nov. 10, 1869. They
were greatly aslaye1, and did not get the first
cylinder ready Tor sinking until March, 1859 In
July following, the Uniou Pacific took bold ol
ti,s w9tk' the contract having been annuIled
ture was completed on the 25th Of March, 1872.
ANOTHER.
CLErELAND, O., Aug. 225j The covered bridge
spanning the Tuscarawss River. Just south Of
NeT Philadelphia, O., was completely destroyed
doublc-track bridge. sa5 feet long. The loss
will be about s4c.0O0 Insured in the North
American for $4,000, and III the Hartford COM
pany for 81 600.
, 1877-08-26

Tho Mint Investigating Commission Closes
Its Public Sessions.
SAN Francisco, Cal, Aug. 25.-The public
sessions of the Mint Investigating Commission
.,vscu 1ust nignr tl5unh further. private inuui-
RIGS will be carriea on. a significant piece Of
testimony was given by frank LeViuc'
an employe Of eleven years in the
Mint, who testified to oVerhcartng
conversation between Superintendent Ia
grunge aud Pinney at the County Jail, tn which
thc latter told the former he would prefer no
chnrpcs aeaiust him If he would join Pjnney and
fat bis efox.i s aud help then, through. Laefapge
said be did not fear an investigation, as nothing
could @ be proved against him. Pinncy urged
that, however that might be, it would cost -
Know nov tbat through ny people can prove any
th;n~ want to prove.h Levine accompanied
iaarance TO jail for the purpose Of listening to
the interview.
, 1877-08-26
VEG ETINE.
MOTHERS, READ THIS!
A GREAT BLESSING.
VEGE I INE
Worth q Dollar q Drop.
souru Bos7ox, july 10 1871

SOUTH BoeTox, july 10. 1871.
Mothers are your little ones frecfuI7 and yonr
t9ence almost exhausted In vain efforts 70 p}ease them?
can armpathtze With You. aud can tell you what van
make yout little child quiet give good appetite and
procure for It hours uf swecf. sound sleep.
Ny little girl two aad abau years old: and during
She has been sick nutatcr of times. aud no one
seemed 70 knoW What was troubling hsr e rs O. 6asd r.
for her, doetorel her for worms but II did no Raod
and wss nearly tired out with sleepleas nights aud
troublesome d#ys- -
heard Ut the Vesetlnc. and determined to try t. It
has proved b]cssjn, ~ mt and My child It has
cleanscd tron her stomach and bowels the SORES which
kept gathering there's and now she sleeps soundty from
long At midday st appetite Is E,od and n taet
Of fhs MEDICINE 10 nc Is dollar drop frytt, Citause
the um.ss from y9ur e|rsns @ a bo9a ws r. 5sy are
great pleasing. 31KS- ELLEN l.. CLApP.
Us Tudaf.st.