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NrIsaNcrs.-The idle levy very htaFy
tar upon the industrious, wher' hy iri'o.ouS .n
rsiaiions. they rob them ct tEeif t@i'he, tune
Such persons beg their daily happiness from
door 10 door as beggars their bread and
like them. sometimes meet with rebuff. A
mere gossip ought not to wonder ii We evInce IN
.;ons That we are tired of him, seeing that
We are indebted for the honor of his visit.
Enlely to the circumstances Of his beng tir'
of himself. He sits a. home until he has
accumulated an intclerahle Load Of e'laH'. ard
h. saIlies forth 10 distribute Il amongst all
his acquaintances.
, 1879-11-15

PousD Us.-The !SiaH6agdmsn has rather
q delicate way of coas'ing round naughty
subjects hsar him: The ladies' Will prom
ably soon appear before the pubic and give
an exhibition of their walking jcJits.
We know Of nothing on tie iaee of thi'
wide world that can beat Webi' ot glri':
feet for size, unless it is prize beet raised
In the Walla Waila valley. but we have
known few inches Of striped stocking to bt
a effective in drawing a crowd as tree DIS
tribation of double di,tillcd tangle feat Oh
election day in Eastern Oregon. Is thai
what you mean?
, 1879-11-15

A REBEL brigndier has been nom mated
for the governorship of louisiana, but as
it wa. the republicans that nomlna'ed
him and he Will not be elected, he does
not count
, 1879-11-15
@eeklp Statesman.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER l5 1879.

IT will he our painful duty rsxt w,es 70
cal public attention to a nlmher oi gooa
men" who hive "patroni2ed US tor years
d our ewn expense. Sentinel.
, 1879-11-15
OCCIDENTAL RESTAURANT.

AT OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, PORTLAND, OREGON.
This Restaurant viii be now conducted by
the undersigned, VINO will spare no pains or
expense to make tie table the best in Portland.
Former and future patrons of the hotel will
End su3srior accommodations for families, and
a reasonable rates. Meals at all hours
s5ssm G. VOOS Proprietor.
, 1879-11-15
n nooAwEEKI IN YOUR RowNTOwN

NEWS AND OTHER PAPER-sold at
IN the STATESMAN Office.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
BASE BALL.



The third week of the Nationals trip abroad
finds them in Utica, N. Y, aud they played
yesterday in that place with the club bearing
that name. The contest was decidedly close and
exciting, and at the expiration of ten innings,
each side having made three runs, it was con.
cuded to declare the game draw and play it
of to-day.
Had the umpire held to a decision made in
the tenth inning the game would have gone to
the Nationals by score of 4 to 3 Lut upon
his reversing 1t the two captains mutually
agreed to declare ii draw. The following is
the score by innings:
Ie 3 3 O. 8 o 10
National. o 8 o 0 0 D 0 0 o. 3
Utica .............. 0 0 0 o. 3
The patrons of Che sport will have the first
| opportunity this afternoon OF seeing n good
game of baseball since the Nationals left
| home. AT hali.past four o'clock the Philadel.
| phias. of the city of that name, and the Balt-
mores, of the Monumental City, will meet on
the National grounds, and as the mines are
well matched close contest may be expected.
There will be no charge for ladies,
OTHER GAMES.
BALTIMORE, June 23.-Baltimorcs, 10; Phil
adelphias, 6.
WORCESTER, MASS, June 23-Worcesters,
Z; Holyokcs, 4. Ten innings played. Exhi-
bition game.
Troy, N. Y, June 23.-Troys, 9 Syracuse
Stars,0.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 23.--Yale, 0:
Harvard, ).
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Juno 23.-Springdelds,
10; Manchesters, q Championship game.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Mattings l2., i5cts., go to julius Lansburg
Resurfac,ng Asphalt Pave,nents.

Resurfacing Asphalt Pavenents.
The committee appointed for the purpose
yesterday opened bids in the office of the Com
missioners of the District for resurfacing with
asphalt the following streets, now having btu
miuous pavements: q, from Fifth to Seventh
northwest; Thirteenth, from f to n north
west Eighteenth, from K to Pennsylvania
avenue northwest H. from Eighteenth to
Twcnty-sccond northwest IL, from Seventh to
Tenth northwest Vermont avenue, from II to
street northwest; Sixtecn-aud.a-half street,
from Pennsylvania avenue to II street north.
west Fiftccn.aud-a-half street, from Penn.
sylvauia avenue TO II northwest Fifteenth
street, frou New York avenue to * northwest
Twentieth street, from New Hampshire avenue
to NJ street northwest Mount Vernon Square,
from Seventh to Ninth streets northwest Penn
sylvauia avenue, from Sixth to Eighth streets
southeast B street, from Delaware avenue to
First street northeast First street. FROM A TO
b streets east, aud + street, from Four-and.a a.
half TO Seventh streets southwest. The entire
amount of work to be done is 81, ,36l yards.
The bids range from ninety.one cents TO 81 so
per square yard. Proposals were received from
w. G. Murdoch, Crawford, Hoffman & Co.. Jona-
than Taylor, j, s. Baldwin, the Baily French
Paving Company, Thomas McCann, aud James
McLain. Mr.. Murdoch was the lowest bidder,
at ninety-one cents, aud doubtless will be given
the contract.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
SPORTS or THE TURF.
Chicago Jockey aud Trotting Club.

CHICAGO, June 23.-The first days racing OF
the Chicago Jockey and Trottiug Club, post
poned from Saturday on account of rain, was
inaugurated by dash of a mile and quarter,
for all ages, purse S3O0-W. l.. Mnt2er date
Garry Owen, / Nrgiian, 2; Bill Bass, 3,
Time, 2l6!. Bill Bass was tho favorite.
Second mce-Pacidc Hotel stakes, for two.
year olds-thrce quarters of u mile, six started ;
Kimball, l ! Luke Blackburn, 2 Wargentine,
g. Time 1854. Kimball was the favOrte.
Third Tace-lllinois Derby, for thTee.year.
ods, one and half miles, four started; Buck
ner, / Lord Murphy, 2; Good Night, 3; Joe
Rowett, A, Time, 246l, Lord Murphy was the
favorte.
Fourth race, mile heats, over four hurdles
purse, S350-was won by the California horse,
Raven, in two out Of three heats. Joe Rhodes
took one heat. KclsO, Verdigrls, Cannon, and
Redding also ran.
MATCH RACE Al EARRAGANsETr PARK.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., June GA match race
for 81, 900 between George Is. Amsden's ch. m
Fanny and Henry b. Winshlp's b. IN. Nell took
place at Narragausett Park this afternoon.
After dead heat Fanny won in three straight
heats. Time, 2:27, 2;25, 2:29, 229. There was
Il large attendance aud much money changed
hands.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
II UNICIPIL DEBTS.
Startling Balance-sheets of Large

Startling Balance Sheets of Large Cities.
CHICAGO, June 23.-The forthcoming num-
Der of the Princeton Reriew will publish some
important and interesting figures, compiled by
Robert p. Porter, u journalist of this city, re.
garding the financial condition of the towns,
counties, and cities Of the United States In a
former article he gave the financial condition
Of 130 principal cities down to 1876, and the
prese ut investigation is brought down to the
close Of 1873 and includes counties, cities, and
towns of the entire country.
The municipal debt of 130 cities was found
to be, in the year 1876, S6i4 ,37S, ,G63; In 1866
S22l 3l2 900. The assessed value of the property
of the same in 1876 was So, ,175, ,052, 1857 In
1866, $3,i5l, ,6l9,3Sl. Annual taxation of the
same in 1876. Sll2,7l1275; iu 1866 S64, ,O6O, Ola
Population of the same in 1876, 1876, ,249; in
1866, 5,9l9,0l4. Increase in debt. 200 per cent
in taxation, So per cent. in valuation, 70 pei
cent, and in population, only 80 per cent. The
municipal debt alone of l30 cities, representing
a population of only S576, ,2i9, exceeded in 1s7t
by over Sl2S 100000 the county, town, and
city Indebtedness Of the entire country in 1870
In six years the Indebtedness of these cities
had exceeded by over S3l6,000000 the bonded
and floating Indebtedness OF all the towns ant
cities in the United States, which, in 1870. nc
cording to the census, amounted to S5l5SlO,OOO
From eleven States com plete returns have beer
obtained. These States are New York, Massa
Chusetts, Illinois, Ohio Wisconsin, Minnesota
Kansas Missouri, Connecticut, Georgia, anC
| Rhode Island, In these the total aggregate
| local debt in 1878 was $5I6 2S5, ,52S and in ls7
It was 1886, ,l79,060. The assessed valuation q
! property IN these States was $7,172, ,l4Sl79 II
1870 and So, 1888 500, ,5l5 in 1878.
| Although bad enough, the second investiga
| tion shows q better condition of affairs tha
did the first. The chief danger lies in the cit
les, not in the counties and towns. The in
crease in the cities was at the rate of 200 pc
cent, and by adding in the county and tow
debts the increase Is less than 100 por cent
Returns from the rest Of the States are IN
complete, but are as complete aud correct as
is possible to obtain until after the census q
1850 is taken. The total local debt of til
country at the close of the year 1873 wa
| 81 ,05l, ,l06, ll2, exclusive of State debts.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
that day be fixed for trial. but the motion

that day be fixed for trial. but the motion
was oyerrulcd.
Tho following head, which appeared over
an item In an evening paper, makes an inter.
esting study: "A Desperate Suicide-A Young
Man in Alexandria Blows Out His Brains
Fatal Results Feared"
The satchel stolen from Mr.. Shattuck last
Thursday was found concealed behind pile Of
curbstoDos by young gentleman, and through
him returned to the owner and not found aud
disposed of by another thief, as stated.
About half.past seven o'clock yesterday
morning Allen Anderson, n boss bricklayer, ut
work on the new Catholic church in Union
town, fell from a scatfold and broke his right
arm. DR.. J. w. Little rendered medical aid.
Tho Washington Light Infantry excursion
to Blackiston's Island yesterday was largely
attended. On their return last night, as they
passed Alexandria the Alexandria Light In.
fantry honored them with adisplay Of fireworks
and q salute, TO which q suitable response was
made.
Mr.. John H. Thompson and Miss Frances
Dawson, an eloplng couple from Fairfax County,
Va, were married yesterday morning in
Bickslers photograph gallery No. 40l Seventh
street, after investing sevcnty-tive cents in
having pictures taken. Rev. Oliver Cox was
sent for and performed the ceremony after
which the couple started back home
Policeman Smith, of Alexandra, came to
this city last evening having in custody a
little boy named Eddie Martin, who ran away
from home several days ago, taking a consider
able sum of money with him belonging to his
mother. The boy was turned over to his
father, and It will probably be long time
before he repeats his oneuse.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
GONE TO -ILB.iNY.

Departure Of James Peyton and Louisa
Wallace for the Penitentiary.
James Peyton and Louisa Wallace, who es-
caped hanging last week through Executive
clcmency, were among the passengers on tho
train for the North which left the Baltimore
and Potomac depot at 1915 last night. They
were bound for the Albany penitentiary, Pey-
ton to serve out life sentence at hard labor
and Louisa to be imprisoned for ten years.
These two were the central figures of a group
of ten manaclcd convicts. Among their asso-
ciates were George Galen sentenced to four
wears for assault with intent to kill Fanny
Smith, alias Indian Fanny" sentenced to two
years for perjury Carrie Jones, one year. for
larceny Hugh Strider, petit larceny. second
ofiense, two years, and Henry Charlton, for q
similar ohense, one year.
The prisoners were in the charge OF Warden
Crocl1er and Deputy Rusk After they were
placed in the car and seated q number Of the
| friends Of the different prisoners crowded In
and filled up the aisle, and took advantage OF
the few minutes before the train left TO say
good.by. There was party of half dozen
to see Peyton off. He was moody and silent,
and seemed to be looking forward TO the long
future before him in the penitontiary, bright
ened only by a small spark Of hope found IN
| the possibility of Il pardon. Before the party
| of his friends left the car one of them,
woman, bent over him and said, Don't forget
to pray" lie replied, % won't" and in all
other minute his friends bad disappeared
| Louisa Wallace sat alone in n scat and appeared
| to be friendless. The other prisoners seemed
to be in excellent spirits and chatted pleas
untly.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
NORTH C<ROLINA.
a

The Prospects In the Old North btnVe.
WARRENToN, N. C., June 20. 1879.
To Ute Editor Of he National Republican:
DEAR SIR have now been at home several
weeks and mixed o good deal with the people
fnd affairs moving on smoothly. The crops
are remarkably promising, and the people arc
conteuted, notwithstanding the hard times
which are not yet over. The towns in this
State situated on the railroads are generally
prosperous, and somo Of them have more than
doubled in population since the war. There Is
marked Improvement in the condition Of the
colored people. Wherever one turns new and
neat-looking log houses are seen to take tho
places of the filthy cabins that our people too
often lived In when slaves. These fruits OF
freedom are manifest, and l will add that in
this county there are now nearly 300 colored
families who live on their own lands, while
many others live on lands that they have con-
tracted for.
Politically the colored people are more
united than they have been for several years
They will stand by and sustain the Republican
party. General Grant Is their first choice for
President but they will cordially support the
nominee. Mr. sherman would be warmly sup
ported. His management of the finances is ad-
mitted by fair-minded Democrats TO be admir-.
able.
Tho "cxodus" fever has barely appeared In
this State, aud think that not many will
leave. The Ku.Klux spirit or Mt least the
power of those desperadoes to do harm has
long ago died out in North Carolina, and there
is no disposition here to get rid Of the me-
groes." On the contrary, their labor is much
desired, and, as stated above, many of them
have become owners of the soil.
Tho course Of the President and his firmness
meet with universal appreciation among our
people, and it is admitted by the Democrats
that their friends in Congress have made q
great blundcr in dilly-dallying about the ap-
propriatons.
must say that dissatisfaction exists among
Republicans in this State in regard to the dis
tribution of patronage. 1t Is all true enough
that the best men should be selected for Of
flee regardless of localities but we are apt to
believe that as good men can be found here as
elsewhere. With proper attention to this sub
ject on the part of the Administration, and Il
judlcous selection of candidates for Office by
ourselves, believe the State will be redeemed,
and that its vote will be cast for the Republi-
can candidates for President and Vice-Presi-
dent In 1850, Respectfully. j. A, III,
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Police Court Paragraphs.

Carey Groves, the colored rag picker charged
with outRging Mary Wedge, colored girl, in
South Washington last Wednesday, WAS COM
mitted for the grand jury by Judge Smell yes.
tcrday.
partial hearing was given in the case of
West S. Jones' the alleged ticket swindler, in
the Police Court yesterday and the case was
then postponed until to-day.
Henson Hilton, alleged proprietor of the
gambling house raidod Sunday afternoon, was
yesterday held for the grand jury, bonds being
fixed at $780,
Daniel Turner, colorcd, arrested for shooting
at his wife ON Fourand.a.half street southwest
early yesterday, WAS arraigned aud the case
continued,
National Republican., 1879-06-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
CRY NOTES.

Easy feet,-rhe elite visit Dr. Whito.
Good board aud rooms at the Holly Tree
The Knights of So. Patrick give their
Annual picnic at GesbOro' to-day,
The name Of John Adams was yesterday
added 70 the list Of District notaries public,
--TGIco- Russian Md sulphur baths, 903 L
It. n W. Life renewed aud health restored.
Excellent drip coffee served with those
mmptuous twenty'hye.ceut moals at the Bay.
ard House, corner Tonth aud Il streets.
A general order was issued 10 the polio,
force yesterday to use more care In turning IN
GTe.alarms. ns false alarms arc too common.
The citiHcns of the First Ward have been
invited to attend an educational meeting, to be
held tonight at the John Wesley Church, on
Connecticut avenue, near i street, at eight
o'clock.
A handsome set of gold-plated harness
made for Mr.. Sebastian Amau by Mr.. George
Mott, IL on exhibition at Mr.. Motifs store, No.
402 Eighth street.
The counsel for Samuel s. Emery, indicted
for the murder OF James $. C0OnIbs last Christ
nas, IN the Criminal Colrt yesterday moved
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Death of a Veteran Police officer.

James S. McColgan, station-keeper at the
Second Precinct Police Station, died at 1910
o'clock this morning. Mr.. McColgan was q vet
eran police officer having served many years
on the force, mainly in the Seventh Precinct.
lie was known us one Of the most energetic aud
courageous officers on tho force. During his
service he received injuries which seriously
impaired his health and finally untitled him
for police duty. For this reason he was dropped
from the force, there being no provision for the
support of invalid officers, but was subsequent.
ly appointed rs keeper in the Second
Precinct, which position he held for two years.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Row & Row Straw Hats. stinemetz's,


Mr.. Royal II. Brown, who has spent three
years in Europe, gave an interesting lecture
to an appreciative audience at Israel Church
last night Oh the subject "The Coored Man
in Europe" Those who came out were well
pleased aud asked Mr.. Brown to repeat his lee
turc soon. Mr.. Brown advised tho colored
people not to feel that their situation In this
country as a general thing was worse than that
OF people in the same sphere ia other coun-
tries. He also spoke Of tho advantages this
country enjoyed over all others for building
up its citizens. lie made mention of the
Africans 10 the French army under NapOleau
H.. aud ia what high terms the Emperor
spoke Of them for their bravery. In con
cusion lie declared that, from what he had
seen of strikes and excursions, the former
were ruiuous to any country aud the latter
were financially destructive to the working
man.
National Republican., 1879-06-24

The award for furnishing the Post Office
Department with fax twiuo for the next fiscal
year has been made to Francis II. Smith, OF
New York, at l4t cents per pound for hemp
twine, to John T. Bailey, of Philadelphia, at
SAB cents per pound for wrapping paper,
20x30, to James Skyinington, New York, $115
per ream wrapping paper, 26x40, to the same,
at S26i per ream letter balances and scales,
from eight ounces to $40 pounds. to Fairbanks
& Co.. at prices ranging from $3.50 to S27.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Extension of railways in the District.

The District Commissioners yesterday sent
letter to Hon. n. w. Aldrich, chairman of the
subcommittee on railroads of the House Dis
trict Committee, stating as their opinion that
the future extension Of railways in the District
should be made upon a wcll-adjusted plan, cal
cuated to meet the requirements of the public,
aud they recommend that action on the whole
subject Of railroads be deferred until the next
session of Congress, MS they are unable to pre-
sent such plan during the present session.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Funeral Services of the Late r. IL. Mohun

The funeral of the late F. B. Mohun, sr.,
took place from 5l3 Sixth street north invest yes.
tcrday afternoon, and was attended by nearly
all the prominent business men of this city.
The remains were incased in handsome cloth.
covered casket, the top of which was covered
with floral tributes from sympathizing friends.
Rev. Fathers Boyle, Walter and Morgan con-
Quoted the funeral services ut the house, after
which the cortcge proceeded to Congressional
Cemetery, where the remains were inferred.
The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers {:
]. b. Blake, W. b. Davidge, L. +. Clark, Charles
Edmonston, II. Polkinhorn, Edward Clark, w.
Ii. Clagett, and w. II. Ward.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
81 BOYS ALPACA JACKETS. ElSEMAN
BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND STREETS.
For window shades, go to julius Lansburgh
The Emerson Institute.

A fashionable audience crowded the Opera
House last night during the twenty'niuth
annual commencement Of the Emerson Insti-
ttc. The exercises were very entertaining
but the programme was too long the exercises
not bcug concluded until twelve o'clock. N.
l.. Burcholl delivered the sslutatory and L. l..
White the valedctory. The prizes for clocu-
tion were won by G, c. Potter, Harry Jeiicr-
son. f. McCook L. A. Wcddorburu, ID. d. Ad-
olson, and C. B. Dougherty respectively. The
first prize was gold medal the rest were
nude of silver. Mossrs. W. Davidge, Ross
Perry, and Benjamin Loyejoy were the Judges.
Numerous other medals aud prizes were
awarded. The graduating class was composed
of Q. b. Hunt, N. L. Burchell, II, Durant Ii.
p, Coolidge, T. b. Higgins G. II. Patton, Z. l.,
White, d. D. Addison, aud e. l.. Hine
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Railroad Consolidation Proposed.

1t is said that proposition has been made
by the Iron Mountain Railroad Company, of
st. Louis, for consolidation with the Texas
and Pacific Railway Company, and that nego-
tiations to this end have been referred to a
committee consisting of Messrs. Marquand,
Allen, Minturn, and Wheelan, and that cor.
responding committee of the Texas aud Pacific
road has also been appointed, consisting of
Messrs Thaw, Walters, Stebbins, Houston, and
Rarplny
National Republican., 1879-06-24

Does Your Business Pay Z?

Handsome profits from small and large invc ST.
ments, Of from s25 to s25OOO, In the new Mutual
Capitalization system, is matter Of daily occur
renee In Wall street The success Of this improved
method Is attracting universal attention. 1t enables
any to operate successfully and secures to each
participant all the advantages of unlimited capital
on large or small investments while profits are di-
vidcd pro rata among shareholders every month.
Over s4 GS9.S2 was neted in capitalization for
each of twenty seven business men who furnished
$1,000 respectively. cotton manufacturer OF
capitalization last month. New Circular, "Rules
for Success" with invaluable information TO all in
ycstors mailed free. All kinds of bonds and stocks
bought and sold by Adams, Brown Il Co., Bankers
and Brokers, 26 and 2S Broad street. New York.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
No Food or Light for Juries.

Yesterday in the Circuit Court Justice WyliC
said that he would announce new rule o
practice. In the future juries retiring to de-
lberate over case would not be furnished
with refreshments or lights. He wished tC
preserve the jury system in Its purity, aud the
bailifs would take notice of the announcem Mt
and iu the future act in accordance Herewith
He did not intend to have any more hung
jures If II could be avoided.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
ODD BOYS PANTS. EIsEMAN BROS,
Marriage Licenses.

Tho clerk of the court has Issued the fol-.
lowing marriage licenses;
James Nye aud Celia Daniel.
John T, Jcffries aud Louisa Brissey, both Of
Alexandria, Va.
John b. Cornell aud Agnes Brissey, both of
Alexandria, Va.
John IL. Thompson and Frances L. Dawson,
both Of Fairfax county, Va.
Thomas Il. Phair of Montgomery county,
Nd, and Anna +. Boss, Of this city.
George A. Birch, Of Georgetown, D. c.. and
Fannie Bcllman, of Harrisburg Pa.
National Republican., 1879-06-24
The POLICE TrnnhferR

The transfers of prvates among the differ
ent police precincts went into effect at one
o'clock yesterday. Lieutenants Austin and
Kelly, of the Fifth and Seventh Precincts re.
spectively, will not exchange places until the
1st of July, the time of their transfer having
been postponed until that time by Major Nor.
u1n
National Republican., 1879-06-24
Attempted suicide In Alexandria.

Yesterday afternoon young man named
Harry Price, residing in Alexandria, Va, made
a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to com mmit
suicide by shooting himself in the head with a
pistol The affair occurred at Croighton's hard
ware store, corner of Royal and King streets,
from Que of tho clerks, and, while the latters
back was turned, placed the weapon near his
right car aud fired. The ball lodged In tho
jaw-bone and was extracted last evening by
Drs Lewis and Brown,