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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09
NURSERY RHYMES.

Sing a song Of Gresn5acks,
Pockets full Of thrash.
over head and ears in debt,
And out ofready cash;
Heaps Of Tax Collectors,
As busy as a bee,
Amt we in a pretty FIX,
With Gold at flty-threcG
Aba IN the White House
P~roclamations writing,
Meade on the Rapilan
Afraid to do the fighting;
Seward in the Cabinet
S~urroundedby his spies;
Halleck with the telegraph
Busy forging lies.
Chasein the treasury,
Making worthless notes;
Curtin at Harrisburg,
Making Shoddy coats
Gilmore a. Charleston,
Lost N a log.
F0rncy under Abe's chair.
Barking like q dog.
Schenck down az Baltimore,
Doing dirty work
Butler az Norfolk,
As savageas a Turk;
Sprague in Rh5de Island,
Eating apple sass;
Everett at Gettysburg,
Talking Ike an ASS.
Banks ont in Texas
Trying to euta figure
Bsecher ia Brooklyn,
Howling torthe Niger
Lots Of Abolitionis;s,
Kicking up a yell.
IN comes Parson Brownl0W
And sends them al % Hen.
Burnside at Knoxville,
IN q kind orhx;
Dahlgrcn at Sumptcr,
Pounding at the bricks,
Grant at Chattanooga,
Trying Bragg 10 thrash,
Is q any wonder
The Unions gone TO smash .
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09
MEDIUM And LOF-PRICRD DRESS TEXTURES

ONE CASE ALLrWOOL TAETANS. co.,
Never sold before for less han C2iL.
ONE CASE NOVELTIES, s7lLc
Part SIX aud very stylish.
ONE CASE CAMEL'S HAIR
NOVELTIES, :7t%c
Extra value and popular.
ONE CASE 58-IN. CASHMERES. a7tlc.
In selected cO'Orin2s.
ONE CLAN PLAlHS. s7lSc.
These goods are y inches vide.
I'M CASE BRADFORD MOHAIRS. s7t<s
IN ait the new shades.
ONE LOT SLAMMED
NOVELTIES. sc
New tnis season. end really sOIth ssiS-.
n CASE FOULE BEIGE. SIC.
- inches ia width.
ONE CASE FANCY SATINEES. &c.
Less than cost Of impcrtatilr.
ONE q CLAN PLAIDS, 20.
IL all the new combinations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09
mo sonae.eet 9 soaa.soun Ha.iro,a

No. 1893 s.. wash.ngtoa. D. {
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09

SUPREME COURT:
JAMES 2.
OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09

Org AL ORDERD E2AETNExr, believed to be the most thor ugh organized in the eamdrz
gives the opportunity tOtna mEd distant consumer avail Of our low Vrce- ghNh are in every in
sanceaS low as lmtArg goods can be sold! IN America Hy0u cannot visit US in .cuCn send @r am
pies Ct whatever you nay need
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09

Good Bieaehed Muslin for
Heavy Canton Flannel for
Heavy White Wool Flannel for
Extra Quality Wool Flannel for
Scarlet Twliled Flannel for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09
louise Of Representative.
DAVID FLEMING.
FIFTEENTH

Speaker OF the senate.
Approved the 18th day Of March. Anno Domigi
one thousand eight hundred and s~ixty-six.
A.G. CURTIN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-10-09

ONE CASE SOFTTWILLS. So.
In all the latest c0lorinos.
ONE CASE CAMEL'S HAIR Bk1GE. &c
Extra quality.
ONE CASE ARNURES, .5c.
Cloth weight.
ONE CASE ENGLISH
MATELASSE, &c.
This scasen's new designs.
ONELDT ENGLISH NOVELTIES. -lc.
In handsome effects.
once CASE CASHlIEHES. 90.
Extra weight.
ONE CASE POPLISS. Use.
Very low Tor such quality.
ONE CASE FINE TWILLS. l5c.
New In cOloriugs.
/ ONE 5 LUSTRES. Eve.
These are halg wool.
+ ONE CASE ARMURES. I.f.c.
7 Extra width.
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STATE TICKET

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR;
CHARLES " STONE,
or WARREN coUEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
remarkably cheap.
8. DEALHAM,
62 King st., cor. Fairfax.

sp ENJOY LIFE-W hat a truly beautiful
world We 1--we inl Nature gives US grandeur of
means for enjoyment. We can desire no better
when in perfect health; but how often do the
majority of people feel like giving it up dis
heartened, discouraged and worried out with
disease, when there is no occasion for this feel
ing, as every sufferer csn easily obtain satisfsc.
tory proof that Green's August Flower will
make them as free from disease as when born.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct
cause of seventy five per cent of such maladies IS
Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache Cos.
tiveness. Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the
Head, Palpitation Of the Heart, and other dis.
tressing symptoms. Three doses of August
Flower will prove it's wonderful effect Sample
bottles 10 cents. feb q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
Local BreyItieS.

A marriage license was granted 10 Washing
ton yesterday to Joseph Gladden., of Ashland,
Ohio, and Victoria V. Livington, of Fairfax,
Va.
The road bed on Duke street. between Payne
street and the Stone bridge, is in very bad con-
dition and much complaint is made thereof.
The Maryland ferry steamer Virginia will re.
sumo her route on Saturday next having been
thoroughly oyerhauled and repaired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

REINTERRED.-The remains of young Ben.
nett, whose accidental death and subsequent
interment at Upper Marlboro, Nd, were men
toned in the Gazette few days since, were
exhumed this morning and re Entered in St.
Mary's Cemetery at this city, alongside the
grave of bis father, who was also accidentally
killed year or two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

THE RAMA copious and much needed
rain fell during the whole of last night and
most Of to day. The farmers in the surround
lng country are highly delighted, while the city
people arc not averse to being rid ofthe abomi
nable dust which has been blowing in their
faces for the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

TIE Gas TAR NUISANCE. The readers of
the Gazette will remember hal the & w of tar
from the gas work. oto the river has been
made the subject of much complaint, apd of
frequent ab0riive attempts at remedy 10 the
City Council. A short tins siDca Alderman
Armstrong agao akitsted the .ubjsct, aud it
was resolved to send some one to Richmond to
Inspect The mannsr of disposinp OF the tar
there. Mr.. Jacob Roxbury. The Snm rint: I'D
eDt Of Gas, has just returned from hat city,
and reports very excellent plan in OPP, raion
there ty means of which the gas tar is u'iliz d
for heating the relorts ADD thus saves con.
siderable amount of cake, besides doing away
With long standing nuisance, which it is claim.
ed las damaged The fisheries and itficted other
injury 90 the Potomac. The plan will prob
ably be put 10 ops ratou at the works 10 this
civ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

CORPORATION CoURr-Judge E. H. Lo,Ue
presiding CoNTINUATIoN OF YESTERDAY s
PROCEEDINGS. SD. Owen Kerby rs. Geo. w.
Johnston; debt; verdict for plaintiff, and mo.
ton for new trial.
Com. vs.. Geo. R. SHIN; embezzlomont
case 10 progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

CoNcERT.-A rehearsal was had by the Or.
pheus Octette Club at the residence of Prof.
Heyman, last night, for the grand concert to
be given May "a, for the benefit of Messrs.
Heyman and Buchanan. The concert promises
to be the affair of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

MISSION CHAPEL Several members of the
Washington Street Baptist Church have in con.
temptation, it is understood, the establishment
of Mission Chapel in the extreme western
portion of the city. tits represented that there
are many persons 10 that section, who. while
they will not take the trouble to come down
towo, would attend services held 10 their neigh
borhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

The FIREslEN's EXEAlPTIoN.-Judge Lowe
has directed the clerk of the Corporation Court
to request the proper officers of the several fire
companies to furnish him with revised lists of
their active members. 1t is claimed that
many persons have been securing exemption
from jury duty, by claiming to be iremen. who
are not entitled thereto. and the Judge is deter
mined that mono but bona fde active members
Of FIRE companies shall be exempted hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

FISH REPoRT.-Since yesterday there have
been sold at Fishtown 1000 shad at Sl7a$22;;
10000 behring's at IS; 400 punches of rock and
perch at 15a25 cents,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

The market this week was we'll supplied with
Cattle, and We note little, ii any, change 10
prices, very few being wanted. Calves 10 good
demand, all the offerings being taken at quota
tops. Sheep 10 good supply and dull. few
lambs were offered, but the prices asked were
80 high that dealers would not buy. Hogs dull
aud nominal. Cows and Calves 10 moderate
request at quotations. Market generally dull.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. April o.
Beeves-The decomposition was uncommonly sharp
and trade was fairly active at an advance OF &c
per ID. There were no sales to speak Of at less
than SIC per ID dressed, but the greater par OF
the offerings changed hands at 9taoS, and aver
age sales were quite up to o..
Mich Cows-Sales during tho week include
bunch of20 State COWS st from IS to 500.
Calves-Ihe supply largely exceeded the
demand, and the market was depressed, and ex-
tremely weak at lower prices. with slow sales
cf common 10 good State veal at 5lsG3c per 10.
Hogs-Thore was shade frmer feeling, but
no important advance in prices. A car load OF
good Ohio hogs, lS5 lbs average, changed hands
alive at 81 per lOO lbs. City dressed ranged
from 4sajs per ID. while some choice pigs sold
at 81.
BALTIMORE. April 1O.-Virginis Is. old. % ;
do. deferred a.! 90. consolidated SGT; do: I'd Sc
ries 81. Cotton quiet but firm, with fair de-.
quotsb t iower.s Wheat Wheat-southern fairly a..
tive and 2a3c lower; Western active and higher:
Southern red 12Oal35 do amber 1856; Pennn red
l32sl34 No winter red Western spot l294s
1922 April 1l94s1294; May l3U4a13l. Corn
dull and heavy; Southern white 5la52; do vel
low 5la52; Western mixed spot and April 5la
5l!; May 523 June 554 bid. Oats dull and
heavy; Southern 32a35; Western white 3Sa34 {;
do mixed 81; Penns 33a35. Rye quiet and NOM
inslly steady at 62a63. Hay quiet and I'M
changed. Sugar active and firm at 94a93. Coffee
dull and easy; Rio cargoes l4al7. Whisky
shade better at O6s$l 064.
NEW YORK. April 10-Stocks lower. Money
I. Gold 1COs. Flour dull and strongly in
buyers favor. Wheat dull and triHe lower.
Corn quiet and shade easier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, APRIL 10
Sun rises. 80 Sun SETS. ........... 81

ARRIVED.
Str Jane Moseley, Norfolk to F Reed.
Schr President A johnson, James river. TO
Smoot s. Perry.
Schr New Jersey, Baltimore, to Smoot s.
Perry.
Schr K Ford, Rappshannock, to Smoot s.
Perry.
Schr Anthea Godfrey, Georgetown, TO Amer
lean Coal Co.
SAILED.
Str Jane Moseley, Norfolk, by F A Reed.
Scbr Lille, Philadelphia, by w A Smoot.
PASSED UP.
Schr Stephen Morgan, Alice Belle. Maggie
Ellen ana j 3 johnson, for Washington.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Pathway, hence for Boston, at Vineyard
Haven Sih
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

The market generally is quiet, and sales are
slow. Flour is in light receipt, aud traosao'oos
are limited prices are Unchanged. though II
sales were forced the quotations would hardly
stand Receipts Of Wheat have fallen or, aud
bat 800 bushels were offered this moralug'
which sold at l25, $50 and 1873 as TO quality.
Germ is also 10 light receipt. aud 1870 bushels
sid at IS. Rye brought 60. aud Oats 3oa56.
Country Produce quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
rss- THE Mosr Precious OF G1Frs-Healt

I@~ THE MosT Precious OF GIFTS. HI alth
is undenisbly more precious gift that riches,
honor or power Who would exchange it for
these, the chief objects of human ambition !?
1t is obviously the part of wisdom to employ
means for the preservation of health and tho
prolongation of life which time and experience
have proved to be reliable. Many Of the dan
gers by which health is threatened may be nulli-
fed by the use of that most Irresistible Of cor
receives and tonics, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which, by increasing vital power and rendering
tie physical functions regular and active, keeps
the system in working order and protects it
against disease. For constipation. dyspepsia,
liver complaint. nervousness, kidney and rheu-
matte ailments, it is invaluable, and it affords q
sure defence against malarial fevers, besides
removing every trace Of such disease from the
system. Half wineg lsssful taken before meals
improves tho appetite and insures complete d.
geston and assimilation.
BAG If YOU WANT FIRST CLASS BooT OR
Shoe, of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect fit. 60 10 WADDEY's No. ITO King
street. ape
IaS- AN ELEGANT Stock OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentleme ems Wesr
at WADDEY's. ITO King st., Ale1sD, Va. lap 9
A JUST OPENED. fine and
select stock Of SPRING CLOTHING,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

Persuade your sufferiog friend to use Du.
rang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that LodlIes Headache Specific cures head
ache 10 to 20 moutes. Sold by all drug.
] gists. nh lS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
A. 4. ADDISON. 4. J. WEDDEEBURS.
A E. ADDISON s. CO.,

2hUUISUN. \. j
A E. ADDISON s. co.,
DEALEE3IN
FERTILIZERS, SEEDS and IMPLEMENTS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Corner Prince and Union sts, Alexandris, Va.
Have in store the "ELEWAN" AID "CERES''
FERTILIZERS. excellent for spring as we'll AZ
fall crops.
Also Horse Rakes, Flows, Cultivators, Shovel
Flows, Corn and Cob Crushers, all of the latest
and best improvem ents and make; also Kirby's
ing OF Mowers and Reapers of different kinds,
and Osborn's Self Binding Harvester, all which
they will sell at manufacturers prices.
Also At EIGHT HORSE STEAM ENGINE
and BOILER, entirely new. which they will
sell at about one half the manufacturers price,
an 9-6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

NEW ORLEANS SUGAR received a. 1oS;asy
~ by [spS] J.. G. s. K. MlhbohN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.

r BRODERS s. CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AN D FISH. .l
A full line of celebrated pure, old Whiskeys,
Brandies. Gin. Rum, &C.. Massey s. Co.'s Phila-
dephis and Clsgetfs Baltimore Ales, and Berg.
ner & Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agents fer James s. Welch Best Family
Flour, James S. Kirk s. Co.'S Standard Soaps,
Dupont s. Co.'S. Sporting and Blasting Gun
powder, and Baltimore and Potomac River
Steamers. ....
Orders promptly attended to, and consign-
ments solicited. No. II King street,
oct 26-tf Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

naE THE RUSH AT ISAAC EICHBERG SIT
is really astonishing to see the rush at TINS
store, which is crowded with customers all Inc
time. We can only attribute 1t to the remark
able low prices this house offers this season es'
peclally. This firm holds the prices VIII tne
h;c drivo in their line, such as prints, percals.
cambrics. lawns, dress goods of all popular
f.br;cs, silks. large assortment from auction.
and various other attractive goods, all marked
ont ont in Main 6eures a. panic prices. and goods
move fast. Any one purchasing dry goods
would do we'll to take glance at the bargains
at l. Elchbergs. ap lo-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

PERSONALLY. James B. Hodgkio, dentist
formerly of this city, ectured, by invitation
before the Baltimore Medical aod Surglca
Society. 90 Thursday nigbt last, on The
causes Of the deoay of American Teeth, to .
large assembIage of the Baltimore physicians.
The lecture was listened to With close attention,
and at it's conclusion loudly applauded.
MIR. Victor Becker. jr., Of Washington,
formerly of this city. has been appointed organ
ist of St. Mary's Church. Mr.. Becker is q
young gentleman of foe musical Attachments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

RUNAwAY.-Tho horse attached to the
wagon of Col. NJ. D. Ball ran away at West
Falls Church, yesterday. Col. Ball was stand
ing on the ground at the time arranging some
books 10 the back of tho wagon 10 which bis
little son WAS sitting. when the horse became
frightened and dashed off at terrific rate
The consequence to the child would doubtless
have been serious but for the quickness and
courage of MIR. Barrett, who rushed up to the
horse ard caught him by the bride.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
LOST AND FOUND.
SOAP.

owing TO THE ONEROUs OFFICIAL
" duties of Mr.. John 8. Taylor, he is no long.
er connected with the Tontine House. Mr. John
Lonergsn and Mr.. E.. r. Brown have been en-
ployed by the proprietors, and will give their
strict attention to the business. The bar will be
open daily from s 8. m. to II p. nl.. the dining
room from q. N. to II p. m. apS-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

A blessing to humanity is what " buIl
Cough Syrup can we'll be termedi'f Tor 'e mas uone
more good already than any other meolclne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

I8- AN ELEGANT STocK oF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen ems wear
at WADDEY's ITO King st., Ale1s, Va. lap 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

NEW YORK. April 10.-Stocks lower. Money
I. Gold 1C0s. Flour dull and strongly il
buyers favor. Wheat dull and trae lower
Corn quiet and shade easier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
~ GORGE Z. HILL & CO.'S.

~ GORGE r. HILL & CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop, bright flavor.
PRINCESS-Iced Sheet, soft oblong.
SEASIDE-For light summer luncheon.
TOURIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top.
BISMARCK-Germa Biscuit Carswsy flavor
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace favor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade in
assorted or straight packages, sttrsctively put
up for retail. They are no. kept in stock No
tin cans used, consequently they are always
fresh and in high flavor. We respectfully solicit
an examination of these goods.
GEORGE 4. HILL & CO.,
my 10 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

MOTHERS MOTHERS MOTHERS l-Don't
fail to procure Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases of teethiDg 10 children
IT relieves the child from pain, cures wind collie
regulates the bowels, and, by giving relief anc
health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
mar l-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

RdT- IF YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BooT OF
Shoe. of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect fit, 60 10 WADDEYs. No. ITO King
street. ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
CITY COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the City Courc'l was
held last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

NOTICE-Sugsrs, Coffee, Lard and sll other
~ Groceries can always be had at the old
store, 22S King street, as low as the lowest
NH r. w. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10

VNESTPHALIA BONELESS HAMS, very
w choice. received this day, Feb. 9Th, and
for ssle very low by
feb r. W. AVERY, 226 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-10
LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Wor Depart
aent. Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
nqton. D. IT,. April 10. lS7S-lO3o a.; M
For the Middle Atlantic States cloudy ana rSiny
followed from tho south by clearing Weaan,l.
easterlv yecring 20 west winds, stationary or
lower temperature, filling followed by rising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

MIR. SMITH AND Miss LENT-A young man,
VINO gave his name as Benjamin Smith entered
the thirteenth precinct station-house of Brook
iyn Monday, and Informed the sergeant that
he had poisoned himself with laudanum An
ambulance was sent for and Smith was taken
to the hospital. where he was soon pronounced
out OF danger. In his pocket a note book was
found, in which there were number of en-
tries. one of which showed that girl named
Lille Lent, of No. 4S9 Graham avenue, had
shared the poison with him. 1t seems that
Smith had been paying attentions to Miss Lent
1or some time past, and as Mrs. Lent was Op-
posed to their marriage he determined to com
nit suicide Last Sunday afternoon he walked
with Miss Lent to some woods on the other
side OF Cypress Hills cemetery, where each
took half an ounce of laudapum. They then
lay down together to die. But the laudanum
did not have any effect on them; so, buying
another ounce, they went to neighboring
house and divided the poison between them
They passed the night in the house without
dying, and in the morning Smith went out
alone, and buying a third ounce of laudanum
swallowed twO-thirdS of it. He remem bered
nothing else until he entered the station-hOuse
Miss Lent's parents found her about D. m
Monday and took her home. She is reported
10 be doing well. Smith has almost entirely
recovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05
The District in Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. VOORHEES, in
troduced bill for the relief of Riley A. Shinn
and Henry P. Gilbert, sureties on The bond of
Charles s. English. late collector of the port of
Georgetown, ID. &.
The House District committee today adopted
substitute for the Senate "EdgewOod" bill.
The substitute provides that the property shall
be exempt from all taxes, provided that such
said property shall continue in the possession
of the heirs Tor either of them) of the late Sal
mon P. Chase, and shall be used by them (Or
one of them) as residence"
DIR. MARY WALKER.
The committee on claims of the House has
reported bill appropriating $500 to pay Mary
E. Walker in full for all claims for services as
clerk on the temporary roll in the Treasury in
1S73'74. 1t appears from the papers in the
case that on the 30th day of June, 1873 Mr.
Spinner, Treasurer of the United States.
recommended DR.. Walker for appOirtme as
temporary clerk in his office, stating 1at she
was deserving and competent and that her
services in the Union army during the rebel
lion entitled her to the favorable consideration
of the government. Mr.. Vanderbilt, then
chief clerk OF the appointment office, directed
her to take the oath of Office and to answer
the usual lnterrOgatOrieS, and she did so, and
to report for duty to Mr.. Spinner, which she
did, and Mr.. Spinner directed one of his clerks
to explain to her her duties. The Secretary
of the Treasury refused to sign an appoint
ment or to ratify what his SubOrdinateS had
done toward constituting her clerk. She re-
ported constantly for long time for duty, but
was furnished with no employment.