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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-06-29

Edward H. Costley, convicted of
having murdered his cousin Solomon
Costley, in Frederick county, was
hanged Friday last in the Jail yard at
Frederick city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-06-29
A WONDERFUL CAVE.

OF SfeenDack 1Or a corresponding
amount in silver dollars.
A WONDERFUL CAVE.
CINCINNATI, June pa special
to the Commercial from Glasgow
Junction, Kentucky, says another
wonderful cave has been discovered
near that town. 1t has already been
explored for a distance of twenty
three miles. In another direction,
called the short route, the avenues
are very wide and span of horses
can easily be driven through for Il
distance Of eleven miles. Three
rivers, wide and very deep, are en-
countered on the long route. One of
them is naviqable for fourteen miles,
until the passage becomes too narrow
to admit a boat. This forms the
third or river route, which has to be
explored in boat. The cave is Won
derful beyond description, and far
surpasses in grandeur the Mammoth
or any cave before discovered.
Several mummitied remains have
been discovered in one of the large
rooms. They are reposing on stone
collins rudely constructed, and, from
appearances, may have been in the
cave for centuries. They present
every appearance of Egyptian num-
mics. Great excitement prevails over
the discovery.
MACKENzIE's INVASION OF MEXICO.
GALVESTON, June pa Neacs
Eagle Pass special says: ''Gen. Mac
kenzie and Col. Shafter arrived here
last night. Their commands will ar
rive tomorrow. They penetrated
Mexico about forty-ive miles from
Newton, the place of eros sing, and
about eighteen miles east of Saragos-
sa, where they were met by detach-
ment of the Mexican army, under
Col. Valdez, drawn up in line of bat
tie. The Mexican commander in
quircd the purpose of the invasion,
and informed General Mackenzie
that he had orders to repel the Amer
lean invasion, and that he (Macken-
zie) should not proceed further. The
MeXicans' position obstructing the
Americans progress, General Mac
kenzie warned them to get out of his
way, saying that if they did not do
so by four O'Clock that day he would
shoot where the Mexicans were
standing, at the same time putting
his men in order of battle. At the
appointed time the Americans adj
vanced, and their number appeared
to overawe the Mexicans, who hasti-
ly withdrew to a safe distance, but
keeping in sight of the American
troops. Gen. Mackenzie asked Col.
Valdez if he intended to obstruct the
Americans route again, to which
Valdez replied that it was his Mac
kenzie's} business to guard against
that. Mackenzie said that he would
and that he would come again soon.
Valdez offered detachment of his
force to escort the Americans to
place of crossing. Mackenzie de-
clined the offer, saying he was able
to take care of himself. The Next
cans, however, saw Mackenzie safely
across the river. No captures were
made during the expedition"
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A New Applicant for Sunday PrOtec'
ffOn.

Editors Dispatch: Pending the vigorous
enforcement of the Sunday laws in vogue.
permit me TO raise my feeble wall in behalf
OF an innocent and much-abused class OF
sufferers, "one of the which am whom"
For years past have been compelled to
devote one half OF the Sabbath day to the
pains-taking and careful engineering OF
baby-carriage, containing an obstrepeT Gus
occupant, whose sole aim in life seemed to
consist for the timebeing in placing either
head, heels, OF hands in contact with the
vehicles motive power. Originally the task
was burdensome, when there was only the
safety of one solve branch" to protect;
but now, being muchly married and nu-
merous father, the responsibilities have in
creased, until between the care and watch
ing of Tommy's pants and Nannle's
dress, and Billy's hat and Sallie's shoes,
T find myself sufficiently overworked
on the Sabbath to claim protection
under the present prevailing blue laws.
When weather prevents the public parade
Of nv servile condition the indoor regula-
tions arc even more exacting, for my scru-
tiny is expected to include every article,
from broken tack or needle on the nursery
floor to the globe on the parlor chandeliers,
the former being choice articles OF contem-
plated diet with the Youngest and the latter
the favorite target OF the oldest boy.
Sunday after Sunday is this tyranny en-
forced upon me, and hopefully seek, re-
dress through your columns in the fond be-
lief that test case in my favor may be
somewhere made on the new-fangled me-
morandum-books OF the police force. Mean
time, in calm and well-trained endurance,
am, yours meekly, HEN-PEckED.
Julv o. 1879 Fs-.sr-
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their motives, / wonid, in the. name OF the
community. !. ask them TO take; 2 g g second So
ber thought y us to whether they have not
made mistake; and / have greatly mista-
ken the character of these gentlemen, our
criminal Judge and Police Justice II did
not believe that they had the manliness
and Independence to acknowledge an error
II they became, convinced they, had COM
nitted one. ,,. e. a .34+s., ...s5 q. 4 .sSssi
Now, the evident Intention OF these laws
is to give the recog gni:fon OF the State au-
thority to the sanctlty OF the Christian Sab
bath, but it is not to create an inquisitorlai
interference with the habits OF the people.
A sufficient compliance with them Is OBJ
tanned il the front doors OF the saloons are
closed ON the Sabbath, and no disturbance,
or disorder, or drunkenness is produced Oh
the streets in their neighborhood. Their
pnrpose is to prevent violations OF public
decency on the Sabbath and to insure good
order and propriety OF conduct on the part
OF the people during that day; but II they
are to be executed literally the police will
have TO speer about to enter private doors,
through dark passages, in order, every now
and then, to catch some independent-thlnk-
ing citizen taking drink alta bar. This
esnionage, w bich will certainly be the re.
suit OF The proposed course OF action, Will
do no good, but will tend to create dissimu-
lation and deceit and more frequent secret
violation OF the laws. Moreover, there
are now in our midst a large num-
ber OF quiet, orderly, well-behaved peo-
Die, who in their fatherland were accus-
toned every Sabbath to assemble in some
shady garden, with their little ones around
them, after the hard work OF the week had
been performed, and to enjoy themselYesin
drinking their lager-beer, in eating their
| Sweitzer cheese or other sandwiches, and to
spend the day in social intercourse, in per-
feet order and to the disturbance OF nobody.
Shall all this population be prevented from
enjoying these privileges, which is a second
nature with them, because Presbyterian,
Baptist, Methodist, Episcopaian, or otbes
religionist, may think such conduct desc
Grafton OF the Sabbath, and because by a
stringent, close, literal Interpretation ana
execution OF statutes it can be efectedT l
say, No, 1t ought not to be done, Law Is
not the remedy. II such conduct be wrong
and sinful, it cannot be reached by law, nor
have we any statutes that were ever prlma-
rily intended to reach it.. Il. u. W.
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z THE MozART.--The night being compare
lively cool and pleasant there was. larger
audience present at the Mozart last eve
ming than for several weeks past. The pro-
gramme was pleasing and we'll given
throughout. The baritone solo by Mr. Pig
zini, the clarinet solo by Signor Jardella,
and the violin solo by DR.. Bartkowski,
were reach rendered with credit to those
gentlemen, Eblieis the laughing trio by
Messrs. Rediord. Pizzini, and Cowardin
mt the audience in tine humor- and re-
'ceiyed fattering encore, which was re-
sponded to with brief but eloquent laugh.
The Ba.on was fresh and sparkling
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
The Sunday laws.

Editors Dispatch Is the question open
for debate whether our OF not our omclais
shall enforce the Sunday laws? Would not
one suppose so, to see the articles which
have recently appeared in the newspapers !?
The execution OF any law Is distasteful to
those whose profit or pleasure is affected by
it, and it is therefore not surprising that
Sunday-yenders or Sunday-drinkers should
crush into print"
But have our police authorities any op-
tion in the matter? IL they are at liberty
to use their discretion or pleasure Us to
what laws shall or shall not be enforced, it
is manifest that the Legislative branch Of our
government becomes farce, and the COM
munity is at the mercy and is governed ac-
cording to the whims OF those whose duty
it is to execute and no: to make or mend the
laws.
The lawmakers, both OF our State and
city, have deemed it wise to enact these Sum
day laws, and what community was ever in
jured by observing one day in seven as a
day Of rest, leaving all moral and religious
considerations out of the question? These
laws having been passed, it becomes the
duty OF those entrusted with their execution
to see them duly obeyed. This being SO,
instead Of the question being asked, why
the law no,c, it would be more proper to in
quire why they ever failed to do so hereto
fore.
Besides, the hardship to the Sunday
drinkers is not so great. II they aoW drink
they have only to provide themselves the
day before, though it is probable that both
themselves and families would be gamers il
the whiskey were put into demijohns whose
"bortoms had dropped out" But" says
one, "stop the street !" Well, whether
wisely or not, the law eXempts "the carry
ing OF passengers" we think; so that the
police have no responsibility in this case,
whatever may be that Of the company.
sThen stop the bread-wagons and the ice
wagons!' Yes, stop them; for we can
provide ourselves in advance with bread
and ice as well as with liquor. "But it will
raise hurricane about our ears" Will it ?
Who knows that? Even suppose it Shoutd,
would that make it any less the duty of our
officials to see that the laws are observed
And then, too, hurricanes don't last long /;
and we have known OF some men who, de
spite hurricanes, could stand to their guns
when duty required it. All honor to our
authorities for faithful discharge OF their
duty! CIyIS.
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THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS met
in the Hastings Courtroom yesterday after
noon, at which there were present Messrs.
Carrington, Gresham, Shields, Myers, and
Enders.
The charge against Policeman William IL.
Shields, charged with going into bar-room
while on duty, was again taken up, when
resolution was adopted continuing his sus-
pension from duty until the Sth day OF ALI
gust next, with forfeiture OF one months
nav. Circumstances in the case OF mltl-
gazing character were made known during
the investigation which influenced the
Board in not enforcing the extreme penalty
Of the regulation. >.
The order OF the Chief OF. Police with
reference to Sunday violations was then
taken uD and discussed at some length, ana
an order on the subject was issued by the
Board, The purport OF this order we were
unable to learn, as the Board desire It's pro-
mulgation through the regular channel-the
CHIEF of Police-whch will be done this
Th. above was furnished by Mr.. Richard
son. the polite clerk Of the Police Board. IL
was all that he feltat liberty to give for pup,
lication. For some reason the Board noid
strictly private meetings. 1t is the only
body in the city or State with power to try
people and to legisIate on important sub
jects which transacts Its business with
closed doors. 1t goes so far as to exclude
from the room man on trial while Wit
nesses are testifying against him.
|" With due appreciation Of the high char
acter and personal worth OF the members
Of the Board, it may well be doubted it
their policy is good one for the commu-
nifty, or is calculated to advance business,
or is satisfactory to anybody. There never
could have been any. misunderstanding
about the responsibility for the Sunday-laW
enforcement bad the public been privi.
leged'' to fuly know OF the proceedings OF
the Board ,sell - aua +,
However, the proceedings OF the Board
in relation to the Sunday law are published
In another column underline proper heading.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-26

RICHMOND BAPTIST FEMALE INSTITUTE
The enterprising arm, b. T. PATE C Co., have been
awarded the contract to paint the abov e-named
building with Richmond iron-paint and cement. We
are glad to make this announcement-frst. because
the materials to be used are the most durable; and
second, because the firm deserve all the work that
can be given them. The committee having charge
Of the matter was composed OF Messrs. Charles T.
Wortham, Wellington Goddin, and DR.. W. Fl.
Gwathmey. f.E <~.' 80
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The ,F,5luxanna TIorror.
SOME ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS JEALOUS
THE CAUSE OF HoUCHENS's CRIME.


THE CAUSE OF HoUCHENS's CRIME.
[By telegraph to the Herald.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, July 24.-1n the
adjoining county of Fluyanna, about eigh-
teen miles from this place, and five miles
from the county-seat Of Fluvanna, most
fearful tragedy was enacted on Monday
last, resulting in the death OF Mrs. Wilson
Houchens and her mother, Mrs. G. Robert
son, at the hands Of Wilson Houchens, the
husband and son-in-law, and the suicide OF
Houchens after the preparation OF his bloody
work. The scene OF the tragedy is an old
fashioned farmhouse, which was occupied
by Houcnens and his family, consisting Of
his wife, mother-in-law, and three little
bows OF tender age-the eldest being only
nine years old. The only other person on
the premises was colored servant woman.
On Monday morning Houchens arose just
I at dawn, and proceeding to an clubhouse
occupied by this servant woman, demanded
admittapce. The woman not promptly re-
spending he walked away, but soon return
ed and broke open the door Of the room,
when the negro woman discovered that his
clothing was covered with blood, and dis
putting his entrance, succeeded in pushing
Houchens out and securing the door. Hou-
chens then returned to the dwelling-house,
and the woman, escaping through rear
window, fed in terror to the house of a
neighbor. ~: ,lS s.la
STARTLING STORY.
In the mean time Mr.. John Slaughter, q
farmer Of the neighborhood, was surprised
by the arrival OF Houchens's eldest boy at
his house at an early hour in the morning
with the startling information that every
body is dead at my fathers house" The
boy then went on to say that his father had
killed his mama and her mot:er, and then
killed himself.
WHAT MR.. SLAUGHTER SAW.
Mr.. Slaughter Immediately accompanied
the boy to his home, and there horrible
sirht was revealed. On one bed lay Mrs.
HOuchens, with her skull mashed in and
her throat cut. There were several wounds,
also, in her breast. A stick Of frewood and
razor were on the floor by the side Of the
bed. Near the side Of his wife lay Wilson
Houchens, his throat cut in four different
places. In an adjoining room was the body
of his mother-in-law, who had shared the
same fate. On the old woman'S arms and
hands were several wounds, indicating
desperate struggle for life. The eldest boy
was aroused by the death.struggles OF his
father, and, after pulling of the dying
mans shoes, dressed his little brothers and
proceeded, as stated, to make known the
terrible facts to the nearest neighbors.
&E Is THE MURDERER INSANE. .tg 80:
Houchens was a man Of weak mind and
remarkably jealous OF his wife. On pre-.
yious occasion ne had threatened her life,
and she abandoned her home, but was in.
duced by his persuastons to return. Mrs.
Houchens was highly esteemed IN the neigh
borhood, and the jealous rage. which in.
duced her husband to perpetrate the horrtd
massacre was entirely Imagination Yes.
terdaV the bodies OF the deceased were
buried on the piantatio lon, the husband and
wife being deposited In the same, grave. -
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TN FUTURE Ny OMNIBUSES "VIR-
f.fNIt-,and :. .DISPATCHr y Will run from Sew
entecnth and Main streets TO Morton's Power.Gar-
den Instead of from NineteeutG street, as hereto-
fore. ON same tire usual. u Z. 49, =,
!. .1Sn,nIbus sSTONEWA ALL will leave Seyepteenth
and Main streets at l45 p. d. aud aveTy hour there
after, and ,Morton,s at 2:Io II. N. anu every nouf
From 4ocIock in the evening the omnibnscS wtil
rnr 10 c1ywooi and the Old Reservoir eta Nor.
Fara Zoe: four tickets, 25c.: eighteen tickets,
Sttss nG:iW W Proprietor.
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Editors Dispatch: Will you please call
the attention OF the City Engineer or Com
mittee on Streets Tor Jefferson Ward to the
horrid condition OF Franklin street from
Nineteenth to Twenty-ffth. IL they would
remove the large quantity OF loose cobble-
stones and ill up the holes in the roadway
they would do good service to those who
have to use that street.
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

The Mass-Meeting To-Night.-There will
be mass meeting OF the Manchester Con-
servatiyes tonight. Messrs. Winston,
Young, Clopton, Burwell, Gregory, and
Quesenberry will be present. and some of
them, If not all, viii probably address the
meetinp st' 'a'Et f'.'--t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-26

SAVE YOUR CHILD's LIFE by giving DR.. Nor
FETT's TEETIuNA Teething Po,odersl. TEETH
INA will Regulate the Bowels and make Teetbing
easy. Cures Cholera-lnfantum aud the Summer
Complaints of Children, Heals Eruptions and Sores,
Removes and Prevents Worms. Anodynes only
sooihe: TEETIINA cures the child. r. W. POWERS
& Co., Richmond, and all druggists keepi
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TIE CELEBRATED VIENNA RoLLs.-Among
the numerous articles DooLEY's YEAST POWDER
Is used for are the celebrated Vienna rolls, which
are so delicious, palatabe, and healthy. If you
have not the recipe send lhree-cent stamp to Doo-
LEY C BROTHER New York, and you will get II,
together with many other valuable cooking-recipes,
BY return mail.
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S WEsT-EsD PARE.-This evening there
viii be promenade. concert at the new
West End Park formerly Blenners), which
has bean recently fitted up, and Is now
under the proprietorshtp OF Mr. j. D.
Smelling,
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BURSTING OF 4 FLY-WHEEL.-Pit PittsburSh,
Pa. duly 24,-The tWelye-ioot fiy-wheel in
Painter q Sons hoop-mills bursted about Z
O'Clock this evening, and completely
wrecked the building, an iron-clad struc-
tnre fifty by one hundred feet. The en-
yployes foresaw the danger, and all fed be-
fore the wheel bursted. The accident was
caused by the breaking Of the governor belt.
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PALMA CHRISTI HAIR-ToN1c.-This prepara-
ton, which has been put up by MEADE 6 BAKER.
Of this city, for many years. has attained deserved
reputation, not only hair dressing but as pre-
veutive to the falling out of the hair.
1t also removes the dandruiY and restores the
scalp to healthy condition. Give 1t trial, and you
Will never again be without 1t.
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OF the, best Nos. we have ever seem. The
warm weather and the Atlanta Cadets seem
to have agreed with the Doctor. II
An Anr,enI foj flIe PpbIfe

2Gf'[R& Am Appeal 20 the Pnbife
lis made in behalf Of family in utter desti-
tuition, with four children sick with scarlet
fever. Any contributions can be left at this
Office, or their address obtained here. They
bad not on yesterday asiagie morse! of food
in the house.
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MAyCuESTER ADVERTISEMENT
CITIZENS OF MAN
IN CHESTER
KEEP YOUR CUTTERS AND DRAINS CLEAN

KEEP YOUR CUTTERS AND DRAINS CLEAN
Under an ordinance 10 prevent nui sahces and I'M
pr0per distractions streets tsecii0n 5th) when
reads Us follows
Every person occupying a house Of lot shall, as
far as such lot extends, cause the paved gutter or
be constantly kept open and free from obstructions
and # he fails so to do may be fined not less than
one nor moro ilian ten dollars, and for each day
fler the first that such obstruction remains shall be
fined not less than one nor more than twenty dol
lars" ,...
In consequence of irregularities heretofore pre-
vaIing in the strict enforcement OF this ordinance
towards parties living without the CRY lliplts. the
same being cleaned at the expense OF the city, ~
will he hereafter required that these parties attend
to their interest," or be subject 70 ,he peppay WI nn ~
,iogeS III n,rfes 10 comply with the provisions Of
The above ordinance. Alter that lime Thorough
insoection VIII he made, and all parties failing 10
con'p'S VIZ" " JAMES A. LIPSC0MBE.
. 10, W. rsya, Chief OF Police.
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SUMMER RESORTS.

DED SULPHUR sPRINGs.-This favo-
h rite and welI-known summer resort is now
open for the reception OF visitors The health-re-
storing properties Of the water 4eautlfal scenery,
easy access from the Chesapeake ard Ohio railroad,
render this one OF the most desirable resorts In the
mountains. A reduction In the prices has been
made. cow,
jy 13-1m WILLIAM ADAlf SONS.
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" OBITUARY Captain Hewlett, one:ottth
conductors OF the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way, died yesterday in this city: His re-
mains will be taken to his former bone,
near aewlett's, Hanover county, to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-26

MURRAY & LANMAS'S FLORIDA WATER Is one
of the surest and peedest of for every form Of
nervousness. 1t relieves headache when other ap-
plcations completely fail. 1t reinvigorates the ia
tigued and overtaSed body, and 1t imparts force
and buoyan cy to the mental powers.
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done atthe
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUSE. Good work, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
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THE OMNIBUS LISE.-In future CARRIER
will run his omnibuses from, Morton's gar
den only as far as Seventeenth street. After
a p. IL. the omnibuses VIII run to Holly
wood and the old TeserYSir uia Morton's $
garden. His notice appears elsewhere. -
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IlHE HYGEIA HOTEL, OLD POINT

THE HYGEIA HOTEL, OLD POINT
of Fort Monroe. Open all the year, with ample CT
pacity for 600 guests. Has all modern improve
menrs, elevator, gas and electric bells In every
SIX daily mails and telegraph office. Fifteen 10
twenty rsl-class steamers land daily Except Snn-
comfortably heated, and every comfort provided
for tourists and htaith-seekers during the winter
Fire-ecapes only nifty feet apart Oh every ho0r Su:
perior beach for bathing at G0or-steps, and good
from May until November. Boating, fishing, and
driving especially attractive send for circular de-
scrfbing fygienic advantages.
TERMS:,x x2 to $3.50 per day. according to Ioca-
tiou of aud number In room. length sf stay. &c.
- ~ HARRISON PHOEBUS.
an 15-tAu3l Proprietor.
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DICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The Trustees beg 10 announce to the friends OF the
Institute and the public that arrangements have
been made 10 open the school at the fall term under
The Presidency of the Rev. ROBERT w. FUI! !LER,
ID. D., with a full corps OF able and experienced
teachers
The buildings will be thoroughly renovated and
painted during vacation. aud every arrangement
made for The comfort and health of pupils.
The Trustees feel satisfied that the Institute VIII.
under The new lnanaeement rank among the best
schools In the land for thorough and refined culture
A more extended notice Will appear In due time,
giving f,li particulars as to teachers, course OF
study, prices OF tuition and board, &c. -
On behalf of the Board.
iy yl5-lm j. 3. JETER, President.