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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-03-14

GENERAL REDUCTION OF SALARIES
ON THE PENNSYLVAN A RAIL
ROAD.
Philadelphia, March 1l.-At IN
annual meeting of the P~ennSylya.
nan railroad company this morning
resolutions were Introduced pro-
vIding tor a general reduction in
the salaries of all employees; for
placing upon all roads operated by
the Pennsylvania railroad company
thelr own express, to the exclusion
OF all other express companies; for
placing upon their roads their own
parlor sleeping and palace cars, to
the exclusion Of the Pullman com
pany, and for prohibiting the
issuing OF passes, except tor EN-
ployeeS III the service of the com
pany, and then only when tray
cling Oh business of the company.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-03-14

States at Chidsey's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12
DANVTLIE,

rCorresuop dence of the Richmond nispatch.l
DECEMBER 8, 1879.
Rev. J. E. l.. Holmes was called away on
Saturday BY telegram which reported that
his father, an aged citizen Of Southampton
county, was quite III. Rev. DR.. Martin
preached at the Baptist church for Dir.
Holmes on Sunday morning, and the church
was closed on Sunday night.
Rev. j. II. Patterson, the pastor. preached
his Introductory sermon at the Methodist
church in North Danvi!le last Sunday, and
organized sunday school Mr.. W. P.
Hodnett is the superintendent; Mr. Abram
Motley, secretary. Steps have also been
taken for the organization Of Methodist
church in that city. AS / wrote you some
DAYS ago, there has been for two years or
more a neat church ediice in North Dan
vile belonging to the Methodists. and
preaching was supplied from time TO time
by some OF the DanviIIe ministers and
Others, bnt there WIS no organized church
worshipping there. The appointment OF
Mr.. Patterson as pastor Is regarded as an
advance movement.
Mr.. w. a.. Baugb, prominent citizen Of
North Danviiie, has been quite III with
pIeurisy for some days, but is now recover
ing. 81.
The magnificent residence OF Dir. Il. j..
Lee. CT North DanrilIe, Is cow about fin-
shed, and within astort time be furnished.
.It stands ADORE every house in the sur.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12
New Book Of Poems.

Cactus; or. 1horRS and Blossoms. A
Collection OF Satirical and Miscellaneous,
embracing Religious, Temperance. and
Memorial Poems. BY Mrs. elizabeth D.
DANNELLY. New York: Atlantic Pub
liShiug and Engraving Company. 1879
We are indebted to the author (and to
our old friend ISAAC l.. CAREY, Esq, OF this
city, for copy of this handsome little
book OF poems. Think OF poems composed
by the mother Of six bouncing boys" a:
we learn from pleasing preface the author
Is. Most OF these poems have appearedt IN va
rious periodicals and magazines of the day
and have therefore uudergonethet test OF ed
itorial criticism. The introduction shows
that even in early girlhood tho author man
Tested taste for poetry. A poem which
she wrote at the time Of her graduation a
the Female College liz Madison, Georgia
fher native ,State) received high encomium'
from distinguished gentleman. Price
81, go. n.,. ,~
For sale by the author, In Baltimore.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
" JULIUS MEYER,
6O3 BROAD STREET,

has just opened
5000 pairs KID GLOVES. from auction. at the
foIlowng very low nrices:
Ladies' 7 W0-BUTTON OPERA SHA DIES at 3oc. !:
Ladies' UEE-BUTTON TUFOUSSE COLORtD 4.
Csc original price. 81:
Misses' T"O.BUTTUN BLACK, sizas AZ to 81, at
35c. worth Use:
COLORED AZ 35c.:
Ladies BLACK REAL KlD GAUNTLETs at soc.
Ladies CoL0RED KID GArNTI.ETs at Coo:
Al. shades in Misses COLORkD KID GLOVES:
The celebrated CAMILLE SEAMLESS KID
$50 pieces BEAD and CHFNILLE-sIL FRINGE
from auction IT hal; varup:
6 pieces ALL-BEAb FRINGE: AZ 40c- worth 6Oc. ::
Very chea line of BEAD GIMrS:
BLACK PEKiS-STRlPED SILKS and SATlNS al
& worth 81 30:
BLACK SILKS at specially low nrices:
ALL-WoOl. CAMtL'S-HAR GOODS at Csc.
DoUsLE.WiDiTH ALL-wooL DoLMAN CLOTH
DoUBL E-WiDTH CAMEL. S.HAIR sACKING in
all the stylish shades III Il so:
Handsome novelties for CHRISTMAS HANDkER-
CHTtFS In fancy boxes:
SILK. LINEN aud LACE HSSDkERCHlEFS:
SCARFS, new sty.e FICHUES:
CUFFS and COLLARS, SATCHELS. PURSES,
&C.:
Full line Of gentlemen's LINED and UNIINED
PLAIN and fCR-TOP KID and DOG. SKIN
so scs ladies' and children; FURS. to be closed cut
regardless oil cost:
New and handsome lue OF CL0AKS at very low
prices.
Despite the recent advance In cost Of linen and cot
ton. the price OF the celebrated PEARL SHIRT
Is not advanced, and Is still sold at ! | at
JULIUS NEYER'S,
dc IL 603 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12


rounding country, and t4sfines from far"
TIE receipts or tobacco yesterday were
yerv beasv, aud so they are to-day, The
season having bcen very favorable for hand
ling tobacco, and Christmas being near nj
hand. Isisf,ot often that the sales OF tobacco
are very iarge on Monday. Wagons were
pouring 10 Sunday evening. An officer OF
one oil the churches. a mao OF great faith
in special provfdences, who was out beyond
the city on visit to the sick. was much
vexsd when he saw the trains OF WAGONS
coming TO The city on Sunday evening.
PHI buy some OF that tobacco very cheap
tomorrow" said he. "Tbose fellows sure
Iy esnnot expect good prices for tobacco
when they bring IL TO town on Sunday. In
fact, IL I could distinguish this Sunday to-
bacco from the other. I should doubt
whether ought to buy it or not, no matter
il could get il for almost nothing.
The weather has been warm and clear for
several days. ALPHA.
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New Hook.

The Boy Travellers In the Far East: Ad'
centuries Of Iauo YouthS in q Journey to
japan and China. Bv THOMAS w. KNOX,
autnor OF "Camp-Fire aud Cotton.
Field" DC. illustrated. New York 4:
HARPER Il BROTHERS. $780,
Here Is ga book as Is book" 1t Is
really valuable and most Interesting
work. It's illustrations are good, It's letter
press unex ccptionable, and altogether it is
such book as editors are not often favored
with. ... ....
II you want to make Christmas pres
ent to somebody go to JOSIAH RYLAND &
Co.'s and procure u copy OF II.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12
Peter Cooper's Law.

u
g,,s, rssrsa S.oopEE, OF New York, has
>snade a discovery which be evidently aeeu's
ore "A some importance. In facs, his state,
MEETS are reproduced 10 the NEWSPAPERS as
II s,e had unearthed matter OF interest 70
sso whole United States. a correspond ns
sr The Indlaaapoiis journal Is responsible
Tor the statements ascrtbed 70 Mr. CoofS 's
and reports them as follows:
"Then," he struck tn. after moment
<inst see how sbarneiessis the laws are yso.
lated in ressrd 10 bankers not pe,pS ests'o' .
to seats ia Congress"
.tWhss do You mean! inquired.
uWhg, az the Third Congress oi .ne
United States, beid In Tbiiaaeipn'a .n 100 ;;
W. @ ate ,,asspd A resolution as follows !"
Stuptsz,g and tjndiog one OF his proofsl:
sssAxy rgr4on holding any office or any stocS
in amy institution 10 the nature OF bank
for issninp or discoWltipg bills or notes pay
I nfse Ia bearer or order cannot bea member
~ sbc a0use whilst be holds such office or
aIneyer heard OF that before" Iackao"-
lodged; 9. IL cansot be that II became
sCertainly II did, be persisted. 1t
nassed the Senate With but two dissent'hs
votes, and passed the House, anc necaIhe
law. Here 'is, bearing the signa.uIe Vi
George Wasbipgton, President ana Joon
Adams, Vice-Presidcnt, approving OF IT,
WHY" 1 asked "w0ea was II re
pealed?" ;, - 90.
claimed. "apd 1t is on the statute-books as
n law to-day. This is q day when congress
doesn't obey laws" >,
"And you are sure you are right III ail
this?" repeated.
lyon can state II, il you wish to, IN my
zame.o be said. "ADd 1t is Vie'atea every
day.
It isn't very creditable TO the press OF
this country that such stuH should De CIR
culated through so many papers as II II
were true, or could he true. single NC
meurs reflection will satisfy any one ae'
auaipted with such matters that even IL
Congress bad passed such BIZ, and GEORGE
WASHINGTON had signed 1t and maze IL
a so-caliud law. 1T could not possibly be
ANYTHING but dead letter The Constltu-
tion OF the United States makes each house
of Congress the Judge OF the qualifications
@; its own members; and the two houses
could no more pass valid law, adding 10
or subtracting from those qual1ficat'ohs
required blythe Constitution. than they
could extend the presidential term from
four to six years. .........
But notwithstanding all Mr.. CooPEh's, or
the in,eryiewer's, affected confidence that
such law was passed by Congress, we
don't believe tue assertion. The fathers OF
the republic were not SO ignorant as UNCLE
PETER represents them to have been.
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A Testimonial 80 the Former Clerk
of the House and to Our Manned
G0nfederates who have been de-
HawfvaR ~ Skffana

n AZ AuG SAcTsA
of the House and to Our Manned
Confederates who have been de-
priyed or Office.
Editors Dispatch: More than week has
passed since The election from office OF the
worthy clerk of the House and of
our manned Confederate soldiers, which
offices each filed so aeceptably to the
State, and with satisfaction TO all, re.
gardless OF party, and have been daily eS-
pectiag that some one OF the Conservative
party would suggest through the public
press that the Conservative members Of the
House should make them free-will offer
ing us u grateful testimonial of their former
services. The former clerk had also very
arduouS duties assigned him during thei
campaign; all Of which were faithfully dis
charged. Now, / would suggest that every
Conservative member OF the House. aud
any others who may see fit TO do SO, should
unite aud donate two DAYS pay, to be left
In the hands Of The paymasfsr and equally
divided between the clerk and our three
mained Confederate soldiers; and | do
hope that solEe OF the prominent members
OF the party will take this matter IN hand
and see that 1t is carried out at once uni.
Sersalls; for am sure that 1t VIII only be
necessary to hiring the subject TO notice 10
insure its general edop,ioH, as most OK the
members will consider it 4 privilege rather
than otherwise to contribute TO SO laudahle
an object. ALPHA,
Kate please copy.
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IN FANCY ARTICLES WE HAVE An END
LESS VARIETY.

CLOAKsl CLOAKs The largest stock Of La
DIES and CiIlLDREN'> CLOAKS In any
house this SIDE OF New York.
FCRS. FURS!-Thcy have a very large and wei
selected stock Of FuR5 at prices muc!, lower
than they have ever been sold before.
BLANKETS! BLANKETS From ~ to 80" "A
pair. They have been marked down 20 per
cent Since The first OF the season.
KID GLOvES.-20O dozen ALEXANDRA KID
GLOVES to be- closed out at soc. pair; real
vaIreSl.
sIX-BUTTON WHITE KIDS ut 81 worth $50
SEAMLESS KIDS ut SI.25 worth $40.
DRESS GOODS In all the newest shade;
In SILKS and SATISS \ full line;
SILK VELVETS in all coIors:
A full line OF BROCHET and INDIA SliAWLS
ruitable for Christmas prescnt,;
A large stock of MERINO U&DEiWEAE: for gem
tlcmeu; ais }. Il full line for ladies' and children
CARRIAGE-ROBES aud IIORSE-BLANKET3
marked down 20 per cent. to close orr large
stock;
4 full line of BOULEVARD aud BALMOEAL
SKIRTS for ladies ann children;
A large stock OF CARPETS, MATTlNGs, OF
CLOTHS, and RUGS 10 be- closed out ut much
less tnau the regular PRICES:
A full lIuc oil LACE CURTAINS aud many othtI
great hargaia- ~ sYCLE BROTHERS,
Il. l..end 81 Broad street.
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E7" THE BEST BARG AIMS AND
THE CHEAPEST AND rEETTlESr CHRIST
MAS PRESENTS can be had al 525 Broad street
HUTILER BROTHERS..
Fancy Ilano kcrchlcts Silk llandkerchlctS, Kid
Cloves. F'cnus. Lace and SILK Tics. &c.
Our s.rck Of GULD-pLa1 ED JEW ELRY. which
we warrant not 10 larui>h. - tn. LhRG EST,
PRETTIt>T and CHEA, EST in the city ook
1T H.. Neck. Opera. aud Frst-Chains. Lockets,
tosses. Pins, EARRINGS, Rings, Gulf and (henfse
Buttons, &r.
The largest stock of MILLINERY i'll the city ut
the lowest prices.
Competition dtled. An examination solicited.
Il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12

BY serere winds storm at Renick, Ran.
dolph countr, Mo-, Tuesday evening, the
residence OF Byrd Pyle was torn to pieces,
every member OF the family being more or
. less injured. Mr., Pyte fatally. The house
OF Joseph Patrick was blown down. and
Mrs. Wright, a visitor, received Injuries
from which she died. The dwelling OF Noah
Burkhead was demolished and Mrs. Bnrk-
head seriously sounded.
The hardest storm In the history OF the
Northern Pacific railroad prevailed We'd
nesday all along the tine from Bismarck to
Duluth. over an area 400 miles square. The
anow - one foot deep On q level, aud drifts
four feet i'raias are oil deisy md flasi-
ness In the towns Is stopped. 1t rs feared
Gas, .at,ies 10 setllers 10 exposed premises
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12

The DanviIle Register does us the Justice
to reproduce our artcclo which we called
its attention last week. Vt would have done
SO last week. but somebody had borrowed
and had not returned the Dispatch contain
Ing it. We return thanks TO friend AMBER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12

The first column OF our first page Will
during tue session OF the Legislature be
filled with notes from the Capitol fresh from
the pen Of contributor who will haunt
that building good deal, and keep bis
eyes and ears open to what is to be seen
and leurd whereabouts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12

Japanese Lacque Warp-such
as Glove BoNe>. Brackets. Jewell
Try Cabinets. Travs, Pin-Cush.
Ions, Cigar Holders. and many
Others Of these celebrated goods.
They are also Offering large
l'ine OF Dolls, Pianos. and hun
drcds or oiEer Toys, ut prices 10
Insure their sale.
They alro made special and
large purchases for III. coming
holiday trade In Ladies Bells anu
,Sa!cheltS: Pocket Books. from
THE cheapest TO The finest Russia
leather: Fans: jet and Git Jew
ielry: HandSerrhiefs I'm all heir
various styles, Including n large
stock Of silk Haudkerchiefs; Silk
Chenille F'schRs. Scarfs, and
iother Fancy Goods for neck. wear.
Also, Il large stock OF Ntck-Ruch-
tlags IN line most beautiful de-
signs.
| In Kid Gloves they offer q full
lime OF the celebrated make OF
iItroy-Seamlts-. Also, In Will q
and 90, IN Shades the most rella-
biz qualities In two. three, four,
TX. eight. and ten buttons. Also,
ii20 dozen Three. Eutrou Kid
| G'ovcs-fresh goods ard ieSira-
bic siradrs-ar 39c. pair. valued
generally NJ zoe. Tney will also
otf-r the balance OF their last
-easoi's stock Of Kid Gloves at
l6s:c pair.
Full lines Of Ladirs' and Cen
llrmUn's Fur.Top Gloves: La
dies Berlin Cloves at 12hc. 4
pair: also. extra bargains In Ia
dItS' GeutlPmen's. and Chifdrrn'S
Fleece Lined Gloves, In French,
English. sDd German goods: I
large stock OF ChIlGrcn's Nit
tens.
Also, The Iar"eSt assortment Of
Hosiery now Offered In this CITY,
silk. Isle Thread. aud Ccitan--
in French, English, German, and
domestic manufacture.
lace Goods. Real Lace Hand
krirAiciS, Ties. aud Barhs; Not
iIngham and Antique Lace: Ecd-
spreads aud PilICw-Shams; Not
'ingham and Antique Lace IL
nics: Piano. auG 1ahlt Covers:
I acc Curtains. In real and Not
tiuglIan lace, ar srca; bargains.
de IL
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So

CITY AUDITORS OFFIcE,}
r.. -H~ RICHMOND, December 10, 1879. }
THO BONDHoLDERs.'- - The transfer :.
hooss of tt,~ BONDED DEsT OF the cay ~
RIcbmopd viii be, CLOSED on ihe 2oih ln,t sa6'
49, 49, -, }. b.. kOfsPER.
10 m s,rea4 49,. .4us.... : 80 sl Auditor.
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~ A. HU rZLER Il SON,
900 BROAD STREET.

NEW GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
We have just received full aud complete line Of
NOVELTIES suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
SILK HA MIX ERCt!TEFS. TIES. SIIELL-B0XES,
GLOVES. HOODS. MlTTENS, COMFORTS.
KNIT Jackets. EMBROIDERED
COLLARS AND t'UFTS,
together with many 0 her articles too numerous to
mention.
BLACK and COLORED CACHEMlRES, full llue
from Sc. 10 : l.25:
POPLIN LtiSTisES. full tire Of colors. mt ] 2?c.;
PEkIN STRIPES, In SILKS, SATIN, and VEL
VETS:
BROCADE SILKS. full line colcrs
BLACK and C0LORED SILKS, EELFETS, and
TELVETEESS;
4 few more of those CHEAP DAMtSk towels
ut csc:
LADIES. GESTLEalES'S, and CHILDREN's
ENDERWEhR:
hosiery. WHITE GOODS. and CASSIMERES:
NOTIONS in endless VARIETY. de IL
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UNDERFAREgS. dc

CHANDLER & SINNOTf, 60
I UNDERTAKES AND CABiNET-mAkERs, .
722 Main street, between Seventh ana Easnsh
+ practical experience OF over twenty years en-
ables ms 10 keep full stoca Of COFFthS ano mns
H. ETS of the beat quality. and 10 Inrntsh HEA.hS
and CARRIAGE S At the lowest prices.
Office open &C all hours. ,'. noif-eeoiIa
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vToyIDAY CHINA GOODS.
rur LATEST NOVELTIES ~ TIE WA
i'A GLASS AND POTTERY.

AMER CRACkLE GLASS: .,..,, ,.. I'll,
csurt,y: . ~ ,,,sufyr vyr. laG
CEkh GLASS, which 'o'A ING
BDflrn,ian .,.yS ~, nFs.E.I
HARLEQUIN, 4. d. c'FfkEs' aH' ''''
SETS; $500. ,o,,..,stnrncx:
T,ECap kJEb DISSt Il -SDho pst"ln.
CHA MBfR sErs--Mtuton--, fr1ei,. Of pS1s's''''
TEA sETs-xII of.ce, and sp's, o., INSTANT the
J., 49,, asso,t ment OF wrRCE TER Da Eni'' o,,,
AID I,OSGWY WARE Tyr , r xs,.snS. Ja..
tirs'y hs~ 3s'Rh'' 1907 Aalg Ansct. :
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GyJOHN G.. SHAFER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
1904 Main street Corner above post ofiicc),
RICHMOND, VA.

His stock consists Of a LARGE AND FINE AS
SORTMENTa OF GOODS, imported especially for
him. and Is constantly receiving NEW GOODS,
STYLES, and PATTERNS.
Prices TO suit the lines.
SHIRTS. COLLARS, and CUFFS Of fine grades
made 10 order. no Ii
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12

MIR. c. u. FORD WILL CONTINUE
W. IN THE TEA1lISG BUSINESS al No. 1907
Cay street and respectfully SolicitS IL continuance
Of the public patronage 50 literally extended 20 the
late concern. nc l2-1t*
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PROSpOAIS

DROPOSALS.-BID will be received ut
Il the Grand Secretar.'s Office up To MONDAY,
ssh instant, for the PRINTING OF THE IK0-
GINA FOR 1879. Samples, style, and aua'ty OF
work can be seen at the Office. The work must De
delivered In tue Office on or before Isl February
1880. In sti:h maii-dress as may be pr-scrioed.
Satisfactory security will be required for the prompt
ard SaIfn'ui performance or contract. Inc CON-.
mitfee Finance an d1nvestmen. reserve the r'snl
= - - WILLIAM q. IsAACs,
da1I-td 80 Grand Secretary.
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BOOKS. STATION
B0OKs. STATIONERY. &c.
DOCKS AND STATIONERY
AT
1902 AND 1904 MAIN STREET.

RANDOLPH ENGLISH offer on the best terms
the largest assortment OF BOOKS in all The depart
ments Of literature.
Also. STATIONERY Of all kinds, and large stock
ofFASCY GOODS for old or young. de 3-d&w
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DsssUnuTEeNs d pARTNERSRIPs.

DHGSNAUTEGSs d PARTSERSH1Ps .
DISSOLUTION OF CO PARTNER
IL SHIP-Notice = hereby given that the CO..
partnership heretofore existing under the name ana
STYLE Of GILLIAN & FORD Is hi dav dissolved Dy
mutual consent. j. HAYDEN GILLIAN, or said
hrm. having purchased The interest or his partner,
Will CONTINUE IN. business under The name OF j..
HAYDEN GILLIAN, assume MI debts o; The laic
Urn Of GILLIAN ( FORD, and receive all dues
to said firm
Witness our hands this lth day Of December,
1879 G. -. FORD,
j. HAYDEN GILLIAN.
OFFICE. 1921 CARY street. dc II Nv"
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HOLIDAY GI;ooDs.
~ SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE

SPECIAL |
HOLIDAY SALE
AT |
cohen BROS. |
SPECIAL
HOLIDAYSAL
At
COHEN BROS.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
COHEN BROS.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
COHEN BROS.
SPECIAL A
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
cohen EROS.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SALE
At
COHEN BROS.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
COHEN BROS.
SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
COHEN BROS. |
SPECIAL !
HOLIDAY SALE
AT !
COHEN BROS. !
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CHRISTMAS GOODS.
John II. TYLER 4 60.

JOHN II. TYLER Il 60.
will be daily opening until after the holidays cnFe
~ hew and beautiful
FANCY GOODS,
SILVER, AND SlLVER-PLATED AkTlCLEs'
In greater variety and des!gn than ever b"iore Of
Yercd and sclec cd with view I" artistic eaect' III
surfing the Ia ste Of cultivated people.
Our sale Of
FINE DIAMONDS
has Increased 30 LARGELY that We have maze cKteii-
sive addition stock IN this direction, and eau
guarantee our prices 10 be
LOWER THAN THE LOWEST.
Il WATCHES and CHAINS, as well as JEWEL
RY generally our stock Is beiu2 Gaily added 10 BY
newest D .tterns. JOHN H. TYLER CO..
de l2-tDf25 loo3 MAIN street
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FIN SNfEAs..

HOUSES AND LOTS,
with or without the modern Improvements, or
sizes. desrably located, for sale on ACCONMO
DATING TERMS.
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A PPLE BRANDY, RUN,
Il FRENCH BRASDIEs.
: COOKING. WINE, EELhTlSE,
RYE WHlsREYs,
CAS-GODTS,
and q wells s. lecied stock OF
CHOIGE GROCERIES for the holidays
For sac by ,>,,S ,,,cr,xy
de- l2-lm JDfs %. nIonI-,S.
rrsT RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
% 900 boxes full.coant FiRE-CRhCkEks,
800 casts three. pound cans TOMATOES ana
PEACHES.
100 boxes new LAYER RAIslSs,
100 boxes VALENCIA KAISiSS,
Iierces new CU@RASTs.
so tubs OF Vi-xina and New York Bbs-
TER.
40 boxes choice CHEESE,
200 bar els APPLES. different varieties;
200 bnxes SMOKED HEARINGS.
100 bags BEANS and PEAS. ,.,,,.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-12
ALSO,
SUBURBAN PLACES AND FARMS.

4 number OF YELLING FACTORIES,
STOEFS, aud FARMS FOR RENT at prices TO
suit the times, by RICHARDSON Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctionerrs,
no 22-lm lll3 Main sheet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-29

The announced lecture at Odd Fellows
Hall on Wednesday evening, for the benefit
of the Westminster Fire Department, was not
altogether a lecture. II was delightful en-.
tertainment, and was a lecture aud concert
combined The Buells, and the Grays and
the Mt. Pleasant bands in their handsome
uniforms, we're present. The stage was neatly
decorated, whilst the Fire Department, in uni
form, sat in semi.circle upon the platform,
adding further attractions TO the scenic effect.
The entertainment began by spirited airs
from the Mt Pleasant and Grays bands, and
a choice vocal piece by the Bnells, all
of which were heartily applauded. Mr.. Col.
toms lecture followed and IL was not only 4
surprise to all but rare treat besides. The
very word, lecture, carries with it 10 most
minds the idea of prosy discourse on dry
subject, and Mr.. Colton's lecture was an
agreeable disappointment TO all such. II was
bright, sparkling aud humorous from the be.
ginning TO the close and some parts were
really fine and eloquent The tribute to
woman was handsomely done up, and dignity
of labor ably handled, illustrated by short
sketches of men OF honor, position and wealth
who had made their names famous through.
out the world by grand accomplishments by
labor and Industry. Interspersed throughout
the lecture were apt humorous stories, illus
trative of the subject matter, and provoking
laughter and applause, whilst further impress.
ing upon the auditors the correct teachings Of
the discourse.
The entertainment closed by more music
from the bands and the Buels. The audi
ence on the occasion was large, and the affair
was a success Mr.. Cotton succeeded in
amusing his audience, and the Fire Depart
ment realized handsome sum.