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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Dial. Mason, the accommodating driver
cf the Ellsworth stage, now has his
headquarters at the Central Hotel.
Orders left at the hotel will be prompt
IL attended to.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

We have lot of women and Misses
Button, Lace and calf shoes coming
on the rail and expect them every
day; also some of those mems boots,
calf and kip. those cheap ones you
know, at the same old price 1915 and
50. 25, notwithstanding the rise in
leather. PETER Z. BRADSHAW & Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The largest and cheapest assortment
of fancy Clocks ever brought before
the public of River Falls for the H0l-
idav trade at Peterson & Sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

H. S. Miller, of the Prescott Bank,
has money to loan at eight per cent.
per annum. See advertisement in an.
other column. If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
RIVER FALLS GRANGE, P. of II.

.cStated meetings on the ID and 4th Satur-
days OF every month at O'Clock p. N. In
their hall south Otthe JOURNAL once.
ID. D. PROCTOR, Master.
On. d. PROCTOR, Secretary. 1922
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

w. F. Jameson, the noted lecturer,
was in town on. Monday last, He in
tends returning here in few weeks
to give 4 course of lectures.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
HARPER'S pERIODICALS.

HARPFR,s MAGAZINE. One year, 81 90
HARPER,S WEEKLY. One Year, 100
HAMPERS Bazaar, One Year, 400
The THREE above named publications, One
Year, ~ %
ANY r 0 above named, One Year, 90
HAMPERS YOUNG PEOPLE. one Year, / TO
Postage Free TO all subscribers IN the United
81 ates or Canada.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Subscribe for .'Andersonville with
L. S. Rounsevell, agent, who will also
take your subscription for the Toledo
Blade. 32-2m
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

You hear great deal SAID about
the rise in leather, yet Bradshaw will
sell you a good pair of Calf Boots for
$s2.75 and good Kip Boots for So Is.
How's that!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The Chirago market quotations are
fully and accurately given in the Chi
cag0 Weekly News. Both The Week
ly News and the River Falls JOURNAL
for $500 year, cash in advance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

We acknowledge the receipt of a
copy of the Report of the Comptroller
of the Currency, JnO. Jay Knox, to
the second session OF the 10th Con-
greSs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

A Christmas ball is announced at
Bracket Hall next Wednesday even
ing, Dec. .'4th. Supper at the Ire
mont House. Look out for a grand
time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
1oral and Ohervise.

The label on your paper should Sho1o
the date to phich you hare paid. II
the date is not changed tche1I payment
as made, or if it is not correct, please
notify rs at once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The JOURNAL would be pleased to
print the names of the ladies who will
''keep open house" on New Year s
DaV.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

over SOL 900, 900 worth of property
was destroyed by fire in this country
during the nine months ending Sep
TENDER LIST. this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

4 terrible blizzard visited the north
ern and western portions of Minnesota
last week. blOckading trains and great
ly impeding business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Before buying presents for your lit
tie ones. look at those wax dolls and
toy cook stoves ut LevingS Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Subscribe for the Toledo Blade one
year for $l.25 before Jan. LIST, 1880,
with l.. S. Rounsevell. 32-4w
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

A fine stock of musical instruments
--violins, accordions, &C., at Peterson
& Sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

DFrFl.

River Falls, Dec 16, 1879, Il
Mr.. and Mrs. A M. Youells, daughter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

NRLs0N.-Tn Rush River, Dec. 9Th, 1879,
OTro. son of Ole Nelson, aged Is years and
O months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Postal cards, now used almest uni
versally, originated in Austria in 1865.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

According to Prof. Grote, more
damage Is annually done by the use of
Paris-green than by the potato bug.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

. The Hudson True Republican states
that John MeMahon has entered into
partnership with Judge Wetherby for
the practice of law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Peterson & Son have received fine
assortment of jewelry of all kinds for
the holiday trade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The January Atlantic opens a new
volume with several features that
claim special attention. 1t has at least
sixteen pages more than IN average
numbers heretofore, is ON new and
larger type. and, best of all, contains
the two opening chapters of the I'm
discovered County, Mr.. Howells 5
new serial story, which or more. 1t
is orly s4.09 a year. and c life-size
portrait of Holmes, L0ngfellow, Whit
tier. Bryant or Lowell can be had with
it for $500. Address Houghton, Os-
good & Co. Boston, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

\ Waurun clergyman is to lecture
on "Whers did The Devil come FRONT"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Theodore Nichols and wife came
| over from Cannon Falls last week on
visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Il. 5. Freeman has an extra stock
OF goods for the holiday trade. Nov
elites suitable for the occasion can be
found at his store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Victims OF wasted energies find sure reiie
in AYERS sARsPA RILLA. y the
most potent purifier and fountain Of neattn
and strength.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
rripe and Pigs feet at Bradshaw's.

Usceola has AN sfAnti-Treat So
cietY."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The wagon bridge over the Missis-
sippi at Fort Smelling is nearly COM
pleted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Minnesosa's Touring mills grind 49,
100000 bushels of wheat annually, or
about $4,000 bushels per day, making
10000 barrels of flour per daY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Choice hooks of all kinds at Leyings
Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Lyman Loring and wife came down
from their Minnesota farm last week
for a brief, visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

ID. C. Davis & Sons are building a
lumber warehouse at their yard oppo-
site the JOURNAL office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Duriag the past year Hudson has
erected twenty-five buildings at cost
of 1926, 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Don't fail to attend the Dime Con-
cert tomorrow evening. Splendid
programme.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Rev Langlois will hold services at
the Episcopal church next Sunday
evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Minnesota outranks any other stated
the number of Touring mills. There
ard now in the State 10 mills, with
500 run of stone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
fTKy7sl;I5,.i 2;lElYTC
Among the Useful Toilet Articles

71'1IVI1- 01'V O's' " = W. ~ NHt1V'
We notice much-liked preparation for
the hair, possessed Of properties so re-
markable that no one who cares TO own
clean and healthy scalp with beautiful
Hair should pass il untried. Its prop
cries are cleansing, invigorating and
healing, and after a few applications the
hair ceases to fall, Dandruff and Humors
disappear, and the hair grows clean, soft
and silky. 1t keeps the head cool and
comfortable and. IN few days restores the
hair if Gray or Faded to its natural and life
like color, beautiful 10 look upon. 1t is
PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM that has
won such popular appreciation by its many
excellent andhealthful properties. Soldby
G.. Il. DAVIS, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Novelties of every description for
the holiday presents at Levings Sis
ters'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Call at Feterson's jewelry store and
examine hiss superb stock before MAX
ing your holiday investments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Gen. Grant will arrive at the city OF
Mexico about the 10th of Jan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
CHlClGO,ST. PAIL & MINNEAPOLIS RAILWAY

Trains arrive and depart from Hudson follows:
EASTWARD.
Day Express Arrives 1884 P. NJ, Dep. l:40 p. NJ.
Night Arrives 9;O5 p. NJ, Departs 9Iio P. NJ.
WESTWARD.
Day Express Arrives 1921 P. NJ, Dep. 1925 ,. M.
Night :" 4:49 A. NJ, " 4:b4 A. NJ.
Accommodation leaves for st. Paul at 1850. Ar
riyes, returning at 500 p. NJ.
MOTH WISCONSIN.
Train arrives from Richmond at 9:l0 A. NJ, and
leaves for Richmond al 1850 P. NJ.
Through Trains to Chicago without change OF
cars. Connections made at Camp Douglas for
Portage, Watertown, Milwaukee and points east
via. Grand Haven
PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS ON ALL THROUGH
TRAINS.
Tickets fori5ale TO II important points BY
ED. GRAVES, Ticket Agent
+. b. CLARKE.
Gen. Fr't Pass. Agt., st. Paul
J.. W. WINTER, Gen. Supt., Hudson.
w. A. SHRALL, Gen. Ticket Ag't Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Wisconsin was organized as terri
tory July 18th, 1885, and admitted as a
state May Goth, lS48.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Fancy work baskets, of various de-
signs, at Levings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

North Carolina negroes are emigrat.
ing in shoots to Indiana-just as the
North Carolina whites did half a cen.
fury ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Election of officers at River Falls
Chapter, il. a. NJ, will take place
next Tuesday evening, the 23d inst.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The sale of provisions at Chicago
last week amounted to the enormous
sum of twenty-three millions dollars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Secure tickets for the ''Star Course"
Only SI.25 for the full course.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Wood has been in great demand
during the past week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Ann Eliza Young at the Normal
one week from next Saturday even
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

A foot of snow is reported in the
woods north of here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

hItLh FALLN UHAPI TIA, 4. 4. NJ, NO. To.
Stated convocations on the I'd and 4th
Tuesdays of every month.
g. w. MAPEs, H.P.
z. r. MoRsE, Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Good as good as any in the town
at Bradshaw's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
RIVER FALLS LODGE, |. 0. Of 0. F., 10. 1893,

sheet every Saturday evening at their hall
over q |. APP Roberts store. Hour of meet
ing, 7P.M. =,
All Brothers of the Order visiting our VIII
Iage are cordially invited to visit us.
p +. LOWELL, N. &.
L. q. SCRIBNER, r. 6. 40-lyr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

A great variety of fancy articles
cheap, at Mrs. w. IL. Winchester
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

The atmosphere is very "bracing"
Just now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

a fine lot of plated ware for Christ
mas presents. at PETERSON & sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Barber shops at Hastings are closed
on Sundays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Christmas cards, plain and fancy,
ct Levings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
UNION LODGE 10. 80, 4. 0. U. w.,
Rrvr.p EAIIs- WIscoEsIE.

gaReguIar meetings every Thursday evening.
All members should be present at the irss
meeting in every month.
w. A. BURNETT, NJ. w.
GEO. SALISBURY, Recorder. %
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Stated Communications on the LIST and Sd
Tuesdays of every month.
r. CLEARY, W. NJ.
use. l.. MOODY, Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Beautiful toilet sets at Levings Sis
ters'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Animated wax dolls at Levings SIS
terS'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Chicago. Milwaukee g. st. Paul Railway
River BiYisiOn.-Time Table.
sZ7Traina arrive and depart from HASTINGS as fol-
lows;
GOING NORTH.
Arrive. Ids Am Depart, l:5O A. NJ.
$3.50 p. VI. 4:55 p. NJ.
GOING SOUTH.
Arrive. 12:f7 P NJ Depart 1922 P NJ.
sag P NJ. 50 S54 p. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Cord-wood is legal tender at this Of
flee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Holiday goods at R. 5. Freeman's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
RIVER FALLS LODGE A.F.&A.M. No. 1903.

Entered at the Post Office in River
Fails as Sec0nd-cLdSS matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Panel pictures, brackets, easels, &C.,
at Leyings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS ON ALL THROUGH
TRAINS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18
Rirer falls gonrnal.

RIVER FALLS WIS, DEC. Is, 1879.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Train arrives from Richmond at 9:lO A. NJ, anC
leaves for Richmond at 2:50 p. M
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Dated Dec stb, 1879
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Holiday goods at R. S. Freeman
Cord-wood is legal tender at this Of
flee.
Animated wax dolls at Levings Sis
ters'.
The atmosphere is very "bracing''
just now.
Barber shops at Hastings are closed
on Sundays.
Good t as good as any in the town
at BUadshaws.
A foot of snow is reported in the
woods north of here.
Wood has been in great demand
during the past week.
Fancy work baskets, of various de-
signs, at Levings Sisters.
Gen. Grant will arrive at the city of
Mexico about the 10th of Jan.
Secure tickets for the ''Star Course. :"
Only $l.25 for the full course.
A great variety of fancy articles,
cheap, at Mrs. w. H. Winchester's.
A fine lot of plated ware for Christ
mas presents. at PETERSON s. sons.
Ann Eliza Young at the Normal
one week from next Saturday even
ing.
Novelties of every description for
the holiday presents at Levings Sis
ters'.
Roy. Lanelois will hold services at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-18

Dr.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
F'rGcftcat aud analytical Chemists.
eoLp BIZ ALL DRUGGISTS EvERYwRERR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-18
BIxBY AND MRS. DWINNELL.
One Returning 10 Indiana and the Other
Abandoned In New York city.


Frank L. Bixby, the lawyer. who deserted
his wife and child some weeks ago and ran
away with Mrs. Dwinnell. who abandoned a
once happy family. has returned. BiXby had a
good practice and WIS OF high social standing
After his flight It came out that he had cmhcz-
Zl"d money Ms assignee OF tho estate OF Elisha
Jones, BANKRUPT. ana Ind also used for his own
he WAS Treasurer He expresses the deepest
sorrow for his wicked esrapade but has not
word of sympathy or regret for the woman he
seduced from her husband and children. and
whom he abandoned IN the wilderness 81 New
following story OF his wanderings:
/ left here Jan. l3-Iust Two months II will be
Tomorrow. l Went rs you know-everyhody
rom there direct TO Now York city where
met her Mrs. DwnnelD. God only knows
where | have been since. myself cannot RE-
cal the places | have stopped at or gone
through. | have never ceased going until got
back here 70 Indianapolis. | WAS with Mrs.
Dwnnrll little more than three weeks. We left
New York together after meeting there by
agreement. and wen; 10 Richmond. Va. That
was Jan, 10 OF 49, don't know which can't
wont 10 Jacksonville, Fla. and from there to the
West lndies to Nassau, n. p. by steamer. l
morse. call il what you will. had taken posses
sion OF me. After few days by the first
,teamer. We came, back to Jacksonville again.
From Jackeonyille we went to Montgomery.
y ence TO- New Orleans TO Galveston 20 Dallas
City. To knnsas CITY, TO 81. Joseph to Nebraska
CITY. ind thence 10 Lincoln. Neb.
AT tho latter place ! made up my mind TO go
back 20 NV York and surrender. SO from
there we started back. Several times on the
way back WAS tempted to get of the train
once at Chicago-but | thought II would only
make IL worse for the woman, whom | wanted
u take back East so III 1t she could 90 10 her
friends. left here with less than 5000, 1t WAS
said had nearly tl2, 900. which was all wrong.
The money took / had coerted in my bust
ness within a few weeks previous TO my de-
parture. The money for which l was account
aldo as assignee WAS used long before / knew
Mrs. DTnnell. To guess at the amount II
must be- less than 81 900.
About my wife? | want you 10 understand
This: | have begged her friends that | m ght
see her. ! have sent word TO them beseeching
thnt might sac my wife. They knew week
ago lust Monday that had come back, hut MI
my efforts 10 see her have come to nHught Pm
told she is not in the city that she has been
taken away by her friends to Florida I'm a
broken man. To ask my wiIe's forgiveness is
all ! want,
Deputy United States Marshal Adams. speak
ing Of his trim to New York n few days ago says
that Mrs. Dwnnell was watched until the Of
ncers became convinced that she did not know
anything OF Bxby's whereabouts. Mr.. Adams
saw her last in the Union Square Hotel. and
says she wept. bitterly charging that Bixby had
deserted her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-18

county. Of Great Salt Lake. His wealth in:
crrased with his hnnors, and he was associated
with Brigham in nearly all of his enterprises.
About four years ago the first move was made
against him 10y the Grand Jury for the murders
on the Wrbe1. and he managed to concenl him
self for about year. aud was sent on II mission
=" to preach the Gospel in England. W til the
indictment for murder hanging over him
There he was further elevated. and when he re-
turned to Zion" he was again IGNORED by
being appointed the second counsellor to the
chief Bishop OF the whole Mormon Church,
For the past eighteen months he has enjoyed
perfect FREEDOM and has attended to bis numer.
Gus affairs with the utmost assurance that
nothing could be done with him.
Prom he SIN Runc',oo Baietia
SALT LAKE CITY March THE jury In the
Burton murder ease after they had been out
nearly two days returned verdict Of acquittu
ayerrng that the shooting of Mrs. Bowman
was accidental. Some ~ the testimony in this
case illustrates how credulOus in religious b'-
lief otherwise sensible. mntter.of-tact people
may become. A remnant OF the MOrrisites still
reside in Utah. Several were examined upon
this trial. When questioned on the subject they
all persisted that Morris was prophet receive
ing n direct commission from the Almighty.
One old man went so far rs to say that he yet
expected Morris to return to this world and set
up q triumphHl kingdom.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-18

The bill contains also the usual appropria-
tons for the Lite-saving Lighthouse Revenue
Signal Service Bureau Of Engraving and Print
ing. the armories and Rrsenals throughout tho
country. tho contingent expenses OF the ENecu-
tive mansion. for the support of the Soldiers
Homes. for the usua surveys OF public lands.
for the Smithsonian Institute. and other Gov
eminent institutions, and for the support OF the
Government Of the District OF Columbia.
The provision made for the geological sur
yrys OF The Territories which WAS matter OF
dispute. Is now subject OF particular inquiry.
There are appropriated $500 for the cree
ton OF ono-story building, to be OF iron and
glass. on the grounds OF the Smithsonian lnsti-
tute in Washington. for the purpose Of Gov
eminent museum for the display Of the enor-
nous collection OF curiosties now in the Smith
soninn. or packed away in the old Armory. Tho
building Will cover two and quarter acres OF
ground. and will be- a sort OF n crystal palace.
Twenty thousand dollars are appropriated to
complete aud prepare for publication the ar
latng to the ethnology Of the Indians OF North
America. under the direction OF the Smith
sonian Institute.
The Grasshopper Commission Is continued.
and further Appropriation OF flO.OOO is given
Forty thousand dollars are appropriated to
continue the work Of compiling and arranging
for publication the Confederate archives.
provision Is made at last for restoring the
Patent ONCE Building. which wns destroyed by
tirr almost two years ago and $50 900 are an
propriated to improve the ventilation OF the
Hall OF Representatives. A similar amount was
spent for the same purpose two years ago with
out any result.
Congress has been very liberal in voting the
money Of the people to pay the numerous con-
testants for seuts. COrbin. who should be- SEN
ator from South Carolina instead Of Butler. gets
$4,000. and the following members OF the
House whose seats were contested are given the
sums set opposite their names, in addition to
their regular salary of s. 600 a year. in order
that they may be enabled 10 pay the expenses OF
al ~ IA al