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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-15
Dakota SCIENTIFIC AsSOCIATION.

Regular meetings on Wednesday evening Of
each week, at 8 O'Clock. atthe office Of Ut. j. NJ.
Miller.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-15

Sleeping Cars
Between Missouri Valley and Chicago.
This is the only line running two express
rains daily. between Sioux City and Chicago.
THROUGH Time zdNe. in effect Sept 1a, 1877
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-15

cations on Tuesday evening, on or before full
moon OF each month, at Masonic Hall, Sawyer's
block. SOtOafDers cordially invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27

THE REMAINS or THE DANsER FAMILY PLACED IN
THE NEW TOMB IN GREENwooD-A HANDSOME
BURIAL PLACE.
In accordance with provision in the will
of Miss Mary NJ Danser the daughter OF the late Mat
Dauser who died February H. 1877. and who is well
known for her charitable bequcsls, mausoleum has
been erected to her memory at Greenwood Cemetery.
at cost 1t said, OF SOS 600 The matter has been In
the hands Thomas F. jeremiah president of the Paci-
fc Insurance Company, OF No. 173 Broadway. who Is
the executor Of the estate Mr. jeremiah was DESTROYS
10 secure design somewhat out OF the usual style OF
heavy unreeved monumental, and to that end he made
an examination OF the cemeteries in this vicinity and in
the South, in the hope OF getting some ideas which
might serve as guide Nothing pleased him. however,
except one mausoleum which he found the South. In
tine the design and plans perfected, and about
three months ago work was hegun at Greenwood
FTayes section 1866 Tue lot Is in the extreme eastern
part Greenwood and Ia part Of piece Of land about
ago The mausoeum faces the northeast and Ia directly
Opposite the lot Of william Florence the actOr The
feet hig and 20 square 1t is Gothic In sye. and
beneath the pointed arch opposite to the door ~
ornamented. and over II Is the word Dansrr on eacn
Of the two lower panels Is ine raised pot & r
sides are made Of highly polished Scotch marble ana
stand in handsome relief against the finely cut granite
Surrounding the structure ID an 0ctdgona tower OF
unique design: q crown and cross complete the WORK
Within the mausoleum are three receptaces, one on
each side Of tie door and beneath the window, IN
which lie the bodies Of the Danser family Matthias NJ,
VINO died August TO- 1876 hIs wife. who died Noyen-
Der 2, 1876 and Mary NJ The bodies of Mr. and Mrs
Danser occupy the side receptaces and were trans
the receiving vault to their present. resting
place December 49, while the body OF Miss Danser was
placed III the tomb on November ID.
The rccep aclcs OF polished white marble and the
interior II the chapel Ia described as beautiful IL
said taa the mausoeum is 10 be further ornamented
with two Itdl marble statues. In design and work
manshp the mausOeum Is regarded among the finest
at Greenwood. The wOrkmen are now engaged IN sur
rounding with grauiie fence. The approach Will be
a pave euI consisting OF sOd block OF granite,
twenty-five feet in length and five In width.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
BURIED TREASURE BROUGHT TO LIGHE.


There IL considerable excitement among the
residents OF Rossye the good fortune OF Christie
pher Meiser German marketgardener, living on the
Lake farm on Lake Island near the Sound shore On
Christmas Day Mr. Mester and his son, while digging
PIT TO bury turnips, In sandy spot near the shore,
struck large three feet below the surface Upon
removing the stone they discovered old-fasboned
iron pot OF about pecKs capacity, filed with what
pcared TO be large copper coins They at
the to the house. and after cleaning few COINS.
which black with found them to be Spanish
silver dollars some OF Them bearing date l7i3 The
farm occupied by Mr. Meister owned aud occupied
by the Lake family before and during the Revolutionary
Meister WAS hidden where found by some Of the Lake
family during OF the raids made by tories on the
island About i've years agOa number OF gold and sill
yer coins dug up IN the garden OF exSherh Neg
nan nj ROssyle and still later box full OF Spanish
dubo0ns was found the frm OF Mr.. JrOspean. near
the old Methodist Episcopal Church at Rossvie. Mr..
Meister Is highly eated over his good fortune. and in
tends make further explorations believing that there
is more buried treasure IN the vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27

Government has enhanced his literary reputation
aud his authority with the Republicans. IL marks
growth of intellectual vigor, and is the most skill
full defence that has been written OF the severe
measures against Paris, which Thiers judged wen
to take, and was forced to persevere IN
taking, By the Monarchists Of the Versailles AS
sembly. NJ. Jules Simon is on the shady side OF
sixty. He belongs to the evergreen family OF
French public men who never smoked or drank ao-
sinthe am sorry to say he will in all hkeiihood
be- the last of o tribe which numbered the three
Dupins, Theirs, Guizot. MIcheiet Dufaure, Dar-
tlielemy, st. Hilaire, Mignet and Cousin. victor
Hugo only smokes in the Channel Islands, ana there
never in excess. Etienne Aragos month was never
familiar with pipe or cigar. He is near eighty and
in conversation fresh, sparkling and full OF Vlgor
Were I foud of making reflections should say TO
ant-tobacconists do not these splendid evergreens
furnish you with a strong argument against the
- fragrant weed"f Make use of IT and preach 10
ths rich that oy absainng from tobacco and strong
drink, ana being temperate in all things. they may
hope to joy wealth and health and the full posses
sloD of their faculties Up TO the age OF elghty'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
A NARRoW ESCAPE FROM STATE PRISON.:
SENTENCE OF HENRY BAER FOR OBTAINING ToBAC-
ION FALSE PRETESCEs.

SENTENCE OF HENRY BAER FOR OBTAINING ToBAC-
co ON FALSE PRETENCEs.
Henry Baer, convicted of obtaining by false
pretences large quantity OF tobacco last January from
Seymour & Co., brought yesterday before Judge
d. niels for sentence ExJudge DtenhOefer, who has
Just been brought into the made an earnest appeal
first for stay Of proceedings, and then for lenent
sentence Judge Daniels denied the stay The prisoner
Was then called on TO show why sentence should
not be pronounced. lie said: al would simply say /
had no criminal intention whatever; have worked
very hard and got dollar dishonesty and have
not saved dollar have large aud poor family. and
what VIII become Ut them God only knows; don't"
Judge Daniels sand: :" regret very much the ncce6-
sty Of prOnOuncng judgment upon you. But the jury
has come conclusion That seemed inevitable
from your books. You were asked by MIR. Seymour
whether 1.-THE rumOrs of your insolvency were well
founded, and on your assurance let you have the
goods" In view Ot1ne recommendation TO mercy,
Judge Daniels sentenced the prisoner TO Fix months III
the peneutIiry, with fine OF $4,000, instead OF send
ing MN 10 state Prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
A PREGNANT DECISION.

AN IMPORTANT SUPREME COURT RULING.
A DECISION THAT MAY LEAD TO THE PAYMENT OF
MANY SOUTHERN CLAIMS AND THE BUEDENiNG
OF SOUTHERN STATES With WARTIME DkBfs-
Arguments OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY
OF THH COURT.
The arguments OH a very import mt case recently
before the United States Supreme Court are out
lined below in di patch to HE TRIBUNE. The
Court decided that the amendment TO
the Constitution of Tennessee forbldome
the receipt for taxes Of the notes issued
during the war by the Bank of Tennessee was
void under the United States Constitution. Inc
Court argued that all the acts of the state
during the war, except where they were III
conflict with tho United States ConSti
tuition or in aid of the rebellion
were, and are still valid. The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
tce Waite and Justices Bradley and Harian-held
that the notes issued were IN the nature Oh ola,e
obligations, and must have been used IN au
of the rebellion IN ad OF gov
eminent seeking to overthrow the Union. Justice
Bradley was also of the opinion that the ruilhg VI
tho Court may lead to the recognition OF the wal
debts of the seeding States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27

strike at the ignorance Of the Mormon population W.
must reat this Territory with style OF Christian chs.
Of tho West. and with an even more sternI,
massed Christian front. In Utah there ia
linked and audacious hierarchy TO meet You a.
every step. In NewMexcO you in the presence ~
the JesuIis and OF population long stepped In Catbo
csm There and in Utah you must have schools as Wei
as churches; must have the teacher well "A The
than you did In Iowa or even in Kansas. Jhe condL
tons very peculiar IN Utah. and we need peculiar
sharpening If attack; and unless we sharpen he
attack and push IL boldly, Utah VIII be IN the Union
with her peculiar institutions and then God Know
whether there may not be need of civil contest set
the stare IN order.
What we to do for the educational institutions now
sprlDgnK up in our Western intefmural basin What
have there already Why, Colorado College, IN.
stiluton of which cannot mention tine name without
petitions Almighty Providence for its sccess This
angel although yet its feet has reached out hs
hand Salt Lake CITY, aud planted there an academy
and at SAME Fe has planned another; aud from Lowell
already has eighty pupils although that school not
eight months DID, and half or these students are Nor.
mons. Presbyterans ana Methodists have made
an excellent beginning In providing education
IN Utah with nine teachers In IL who were Nor
mons. Give the Mormon youth education enough to
awaken their human instincts, and they are AGAINST the
destruction OF tue home. Poygamy Is becoming unpop
ular with the Younger class OF Mormon believers. In
deed, IL had had mother who only an eighth part
OF wife, and had her abused. under the tyrannles
OF the Mormon hierarchy, my impression Is that I
should have ceased 10 be a Mormon had
been brought up one Inc soOu d,.c op
the younger population with that institution. II you
educate the young Mormon generations very soon
viii be likely tU revelation from the head Of
the Mormon hierarchy and 1t will be against pol gay
The Mormon problem |, One do not expect 20 see
settled unless by the school by the sword The
is between tue edge OF the sword ami tue keen edge
He may need to send sword to at last the
Mormon cancer out OF our sunset shoulder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
THE LECTURE.

The prelude was received with close atten-
tlon, and many portions we're greeted with applause
Mr. Cook then delivered the lecture announced for the
evening on "Tne Laughter OF the Soul at
Itsellv BY this he referred to the final ultimate
loss setrespect and OF the overwhelming conscious
ness that 1t lost The innermOst laughter of the
soul ITSELF" lie said, 1t rarely hears more than
once without hearing II forever; and this Ia
caused by persistent sin against light. Mr..
Cooks purpose was to show tnat the highest
literature accords with Scripture Its teachings rea.
tive TO conscience and he quoted effectively Victor
Hugo, Shakespeare, Richter. Byron and others IN
maintenance OF his views. professor Tynda
eays IN his Birmingham lecture that men
sin because they must sin. IL Macbeth
read this lecture be would have found no difficulty
i'm Washing his red right hand Shakespeare, this
serious observer, declares the possibility OF absolute
70 men aud women the Keynote OF bis SIX con-
science plays is that men may stu To tueir ruin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
ILLNESS OF Ex.AssEMBLYMAN HAYES

1t was rumored about the City Hall yester-
day that cy-Assemblyman Jane. Hayes was dying at
his residence No. BOG Em-s The family and friends OF
le sick snd last evening that the accounts OF his III
ness had been much exaggerated Mr. Hayes received II
stroke OF paray Sunday, and for day two it
feared that he would recover Yesterday however.
his condition had improved much that lis physician
pronounced him out OF Immediate danger. HIS right
side l. VarHl, Zcd aud he H. unable 10 turn BuScl In bed
In la M him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27

HELPING HER oUT-wiTH A VENGEANCE
Miss Madc-up O.dgal: Yes. ,oyo The old oak IL Is
associated VITA many happy hours spout beneath liz
shade IL carries back To chlldhO d. When
vhen- Young Poodle: When you-er-plaHted II r.
lfuuny FOLKS
HIsToRY.-GOverness And now tell me,
Freddy. WY was Guy FawkCs executedt" Freddy
:" Tos he would 20 and blow up dc parioumdld"-
Funny Folks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
NAVAL. INTELLIGENCE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Navy Depart
mcnt has ben informed t1at the Tconderoga, COmmo
dore shufeldts vessel when LETT Hampton Roads the
7th inst. arrived the Island OF Madeira yesterday
on her way the Cape dc Verde Islands and MonrOyla
The officers reported well. Assistant I'm
gineer Robert W. Gait has been detached from the
Plymouth and placed on waiting orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
MEETING OF A COLLEGE.

Troy, Dec. 26.-The Thirty second Annual
Convention OF the Zsta Psi Fraternity viii br held with
the II Chapter at Troy, ON January ) aud 1, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27

FRENCH AND "ENGLIsH."-RecliningE En-
giishman !" am what you Frenchmen cal, biasse. ,
POsuring Frenchman tell you sare, the plain En-
ghsh OF rat 10, you are base.' "-lFun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
REDUCTIONS IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE

Certificate OF satisfac-
ton with seal. ......... 26c.
Filing chattel mortgages Oc.
Entering each name In
instrument on index. &C..
Examining each paper" &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-27
MISS DANSERS MAUSOLEUN.

FREDERICK W. LoEw. Register
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-23
receive special attention.
DOPULAE DRY GOODS STORE.
Carriers, 707 Market space
WASHINGTON, D. G..

"ASdlNdION, ~. u.
We are closing out every yard of our immense
stock of desirable Dry Goods, as the store We
occupy will be for rent Feb. l, 1873. ANY ono
wishing to engage In the Dry Goods business
will find this store an excellent stand. We hsye
been here nearly four a. years, and by petite
attention and selling our Dry Goods cheaper
than any one in Washington, have done ire.
nendous business. On account of our ircreas.
ing business we lud the store we novf occupy
too small, We have bought one Of the largest
stores in Washington, situated very near whele
We are now located. When We move we will
inform our friends through this paper the al.
exandria Gazette) of our location.
Remember, We are selling OF every yard Of
our DRY GOODS AT COST. Great bargains
in Black Cashmeres, Brown Csshmares, Nav
Blue Csshmeres and Dark Green Cash rneres.
very fine, wide double fold, only Csc; Double
fold Colored Dress Goods only Is and i8c: LARGE
size white pure Wool Blankets So so; oxcelle5t
Canton Flannel &c, Excellent Calico Sic.
Every. yard Of our BLACK SILKS must be
sold, and we are Offering them at the same price
we gave for them. This is an opportunity to
buy Black Silks very cheap. All of our ane
Black Oashmeres fine Knickerbocker Dress
Goods, Ano Uolored Cashmeres and Merinos
will be sold at cost. Extra large very heavy
Pure White Bridal Quilts only ST so, worth S3.
CARTER 8. 7O7 Market Space,
Washington, D. @.
Remember, this grea! sale only lasts SIXTY
DAYS. dec 7-Ntf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-23
Auction SALES.
RvGreen & Wise,

lRcsl Estate Agents and Auctioneels.]
751HUSTEES' SALE OF THE ALBANIAN.
L TINE BRICK COMPANY'S WORKS
NJ PROPERTY, ALEXANDRIA, Co.. VA.
Under the authority of deed of trust, bear
ing dn.o OF December 2, 1876, made by the The
Adamantine Brick Company" an Incorporated
| company, duly charter by an ordered OF tn
| Circuit Court for Alexandria county, Va, Whlcl!
| deed is of record in the land record, of said
county. the subscribers as trustees hereby Great
ed, will soil at public auction for cash, OF!
THURSDAY, the 25!h day OF April. 1878. at II
o'clock NJ, at the works of said company a.
| Waterloo station, on tho Alexandria and Wash
ington Railroad, in said county, certain tract
| OF land in said county, containing thlrty'tWu
(32) acres thres ~ rods and eighteen and forty
| three one-hundredth Us. 43-10O) perches, known
| as part of "Waterloo' farm. and described &C
| cording to a survey and map attached to said.
| decd, made by William Forsyth. December /,
| 1876 as follows, viz
Begnging at the intersection Of the east line OF
the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike road
with tho land Of Lieutenant Hunter, and run"
ming thence east nine hundred and four (9O) feet,
thence north six and quarter (Gt) degrees, east
sixteen hundred and forty. nine and twenty nine
one.hundre1th Il, GAG. 29.l00l feet, thence south
seyenty.six and one half (76!) degrees west one
hundred and four and thirty-nine one hun
dredth Q04 39-lC0) feet thence south eight lou.
and thre fourth (S4i) degrees. west eight nun
dred and sixteen and forty.two one hundredth
(slG, 42.1OJ feet thence south six and one'qusr-
ter (64) degrees, west fteen hundred and fifty
one q, 55D feet to the place of beginning, sub
iect to and in accordsn with reserved right
Of way drought the above described property
conveying said land to said company may elect
the line 10 be located in such manner as not IN
any degree to interfere with the operations OF
the said company to be carried on upon said
property, together with all the buildings and im'
provements erected on said land, and the tools,
machinery and outfit used by said company in
carrying on their trade and business. together
with the franchises and all the privileges, rights
and property of said company.
Also said compsny's patent rights for the
manufacture of brick in the District Of Column
bia and the county of Alexandra. Va. which
patents and improvements were soverally issued
to John Casweil. April Is. 1861, numbered g.
O46 and 80, OF, to Gran w. Seeley. Nay H. 1853.
numbered So 6O7, to Lauren G. Woodruff and
Corydon Karr. assignees, and John Steel May
9, 1865, numbered 1854. and to Lauren q.
Woodruff, assignee of Benz amin D. Berry. Feb,
rusry 8, 1869, numbered s6,653, and by the said
Woodruff regularly assigned to the said COM
p'ny' 8 e fHS SaTESi BEACH, Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-23
EagJSSsssfI SALES.
y lh,ris,, e. G'NcL Auc.ioneers.

Ey Harrison &: % Neal, Auc!ioneera.
a UCE'UN SALE uF a no. l SEVEN
IL UCrH ~ ROSEWOOD PiENO-Will
10 sold on TUESDAY. February 26th, 1873 at
'c'ass o. .avo !:i',E WOOD PIANO. warrant
ed in tsce!-nt condition Hals positive and
without res. rye feb 22-3t
/ 81 Harrison Il " Real, Auctio neers.
IOMMt::AlD"ER SALE OF VALUA-
- BIZ: i,irKUV Ed PROPERTY IN AL.
EXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.-By
virtue of ;. trcruo ~ IT,. Corporation Court OF
Alexandria city, Virginia, rendered ut tho Feb
| rusry terra. 1873 in tho suit Of Rishclll & Hooge
VS.. Thorn". /, Stubborn anu Gthnrs, the under
signed, commissioners named IN said Decree
will sell By public auction, ia front of the on
trance TO tho Hsrke. Building. on Royal street.
in Alexan,iri,, Va, on TU ESDAY, The 18th
day of March, 1873 Is. II O'Clock m, in TWO
LOTS tho tract OF land in Alexandria county,
Virginia, known MS "WARWlCK."
Lot No. is situated on tho southwest side OIL
the w. s. y. il. X and adjolns said road con-
tains So acres, and nms thereon fine Dwell.
LING, with Manssru roof as Also barn and
other out buildings.
Lot No. , is situated between the roads OF the
w. & o x. X and the Alex. 4 Wash. X. H.;
contains 81 acres, and has thereon two story
FRAME DWELLING containing rooms.
This properly has excellent fencing upon it;
is situated between the cities Of Washington apd
Alexandria, abou! mile from the Potomac
river, and is easily accessible TO both cities by
railroad and turnpike, and is very desirable for
persons who do business in other city, bat pro-
for country residence. q
Terms Of Sale-One fourth Of tho purchase
money cash; the residue in three equal annual
instalments; the purchaser to give his notes for
tho deferred payments, to bear interest from the
day of sale. Title to be retained until all the
purchase money is paid; or. if the purchaser
should prefer, tho property may DO conveyed to
him and ho give decd of trust thereon to Sc
cure the deferred payments. The buildings on
lot No. to BIO kept insured in . sum not loss
than 81 50O and those on lot Mo- in sum not
less than 81, $50, as additional security for the
deferred payments; and should tho purchaser
fail to insure, the Commissioners are authorized
to do so at his expense. All conveyancing to
be at the expense Of the purchaser.
JNO. S. CHAPMAN, q g
:. FERGUSON BEACH,
WESTEL WILLOUdHBi' g.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, :
feb Cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-23
Local BreViI1eh.

Mrs. Feddon, ono Of thu Oldest residents of
this city. died ut her house on Qaeen street last
night
Most of the fishing shores on the river are
having their outfits sent down.
A small boy fell overheard at King street
wharf yesterday evening" but was rescued with
out any further damage than cold bath.
Among the list of advertised letters in to
days Gazette is one directed to the onco famous
but defunct NJ Montpelier Female Humane Asao'
citation.
Among the strangers in the city to-day was
Mr. J. w. Dear. formerly of Fairfax county.
Va, but now the proprietor Of the stage line
to the Black Ellis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-23
BY +. a. Kerby, Auctioneer.

Dy 4. Il, heTUy, AuCLlouoel.
DOSITIVE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
i ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPER
TY, IN WEST END, FAIRFAX COUNTY,
VIRGINIA.-The undersigned having made
UP her mind to sell out here and remove to New
York City, will sell by public auction. without
reserve, on WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY q, 1878.
at IL O. clock M. on the premises, in West End,
Fairfax county, Virginia, her HOME PLACE,
consisting of five acres of fertile land. improved
by large double FRAME AND BRICK
DWELLING, IN good and comfortable condi.
ton; two large brick slsug liter houses, smoke
house, stable, cattle sheds, hog pens and other
out buildings; large lot Of choice fruits trees,
grape vines, &C.
Also at the same time and place, will be sold
a large lot of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
FURNITURE, consisting Of two pianos and
everything usually found in q we'll furnished
house, and lot Of garden implements; horses,
stock, one carriage and harness, two spring
wagons, cart two fancy sledges, together with 8
lot of butchers implements and improved ma
chinery for making sausage and carrying on the
butchering business. All persons wishing TO
buy arc requested to attend this sale. as every
thing will be sold to tho highest bidder, without
reserve. Terms at sale.
feb 49, cots Mre. WIN. j. HOLLAND.