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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
The Dillingham; Tragedy.

MANCHESTER, ~ H., Feb. 0.-Mrs. Diliug,
ham, the victim of her nephew's lendish as,
sault ut Londonderry, was alive this after
noon, but sinking rapidly, and will probably
die tonight. Young Dillingham; will be dc
tanned awaiting the results of the wounds
and then be arraigncd for murder. He main
lains n Stolid demeanor, and Seems hardly 10
realize his situation lie is said to be victim
of cheap novel reading, and was greatly In
torested in the Crue murder, He attended
school this winter, and was regarded as q boy
Of average ability.
BosTON, Feb, 9.-Dillingham passed through
this city tonight, in the custody of the sheriff
on the way to Portsmouth. lie has confessed
that no first shot aud then outraged his aunt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Rcsponsibil.ty for Mr.. uayt's appointment

Secretary Schurz has made a statement In
relation to the appointment of Mr.. Hayt as
Indian Commissioner, in which he places the
responsibility upon the Board of Indian Com.
missioners, who recommended him, and after
his appointment unanimously adopted reso.
luton expressing their great satisfaction at
his appointment. and congratulating the Pres
idont and the country in that he had been
able to secure for the Office gentleman pos
scssing so many rare qualifications for the
position. The Secretary says that in his
whole official experience he does not know OF
stronger recommendation than this, consid.
ering that it camo from men of high standing
who had been associates of Mr.. Hayt in CON
nection with the very business he was to con.
| troll, and could therefore be presumed to hav,
| tested him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Frightrul Nitro .GlyeerIne ExnlosIon.

BRADFORD Pa Feb. 9.--This morning at
o'clock Howard Ilackett and James Feeney
started from this city for Coleyille in v two
horse sleigh, carrying with them 100 pounds
Of nitro'gly glycerlne, At point in tho road
four miles from Bradford the sleigh upset,
causing the explosion of tho compound.
Feeney jumped from the sleigh just as 1t was
going over. Hackott was thrown fifty feet
from the scone, and instantly killed, his body
being horribly mangled, His right log was
shattered into D mass OF shapelcss flesh, and
his side and shoulder shOckingy torn. A bolc
was torn In the frozen road bed twenty foot in
length and fifteen in width. In this cXplo.
sion Feeney was found covered with the
debris, but still alive. His escape from
Instant death 10 regarded as almost
\ miracle. At present the exact nature
Of his injuries cannot be ascertainCd,
Ho was removed to u house near by, where
physicians are now attending him. The
BlojRh was blown TO atoms and both horscs
were killed. The house OF Charles Seeey, =
One.story aud a-half frame building, fifty feet
distant was shaken to pieces by the concus.
Sion Mrs 5oeley was Sitting in the house at
the time, but escaped serious injury. large
frame dwelling house, occupied by li0ly
DollOR FIVE rods away, wos also completely
wrecked, but did not lall Mrs. Dollof and
elk children were abed at the time, but suffered
no injury beyond tue shock. The mir'
ToIs, windows and wall ornaments were
smashed. A barn was also wrecked by the
oonoussion. Hackett, tho man killed, was
twenty.seven years old aud unmarried. lliI
homo is at some point in Erie county, Ia
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
GBNERAL GRANTs POSITION.
Statement of Personal and Political Frien

Statement of a Personal and Political Friend.
NEW York, Feb. 9.--rhe following relative
to Grants position will appear editorialIy in
to.nlorrow's Times.
"A near personal and political friend Of cx.
President Grant who doubtless knows whereof
he speaks authorizes Che following as a cor
rect statement of tho Generals position with
reference to the Presidency. lie says Con
eral Grant is not now, nor has he ever been, n
candidate for the Presidential nomination. But
should the Republican National Convention
nomidate him in the same manner as any other
candidate would be nominated, he would deem
IL his duty TO the country and the party to
accept. Travelling abroad he was a stranger
to the contest now going on for the Presiden-
tial nomination, aud has writton no letters on
the subject to any person, and assertions to
the contrary IRE without foundation in fact
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Kensonahle Chnrces al ChIcnro.

CINCINNATI, Feb. "a Chicago dispatch
says; MANY reports and complaints have OF
late reached this city, mainly through the
Eastern press. to the effect that our hotels con-
templated a raising of rates during the Re,
publican National Convention In June. The
proprletors of all the principal hotels, nclud.
ing the Palmer, Grand Pacific, Sherman and
fremont deny this, and concur In saying
they will abide by their pledge made to the
National Committee, and charge only the
usual prices. Delegates that have parlors
especially for their own use, will have 10 pay
for them, since these could otherwise be
utilized for sleeping rooms. Delegates will
have first choice of accommodations"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Something LiIse II Dnrc.

The following letter has been furnished to
tho agent of the Associated Press for pub lica-
tion:
My private correspondence shows that some per
sons actually believe Chat General II. V. Boynton
correspondent of the Cincinnati Gd:cttc, has begun
some sort Of proceedings against me for SANDER In
n civil or military court. So far as ! know, up 10
tho present instant of time he has done nothing of
the kind except in the newspapers.
w Il SHERMAN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Mr. Borie's Death Announced to Gen. Gran

HAVANA, Feb. 0.-On Saturday last the
Grant party, except General Grant, were pres
ont al family reception of Pedro Dia2
Herrera, a navy captain. The General re.
manned at home, having received telegram
announcing the death Of his intimate friend
Adolph L. BOrle. Yesterday afternoon the
party drove about the city. viewing tho car.
nival sports. Tonight they attend tho usual
Monday reception oil General Callcjas at the
palaca
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Dublin ROYAL Theatre Burned.

DUBLIN, Feb. 0.-The Theatre Royal took
fire at Q o'clock to-day and continued to burn
until late at night in spite of the efforts of the
FIRE brigade, which, however, prevented the
spread Of the flames to the adjoining build
ings. The manager, the property-man and
four assistants persisted in the flames. The
loss is estimated at 100000 The Lord-Lieu
tennnt was present during the cOnhaGraton
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
A worthy Candidate.
10 the Eiuor of The Naiioaci RtpujlicrG
WAsuINGToS, Fob, 9, 1880

~ TTF IWTTUT Vt 7 WC sNWTTWTIIT ItTV TITTTT ~
WAsuISGToS, Fob, ., 1850
SIR. Common rumor mas it that Secretary
sherman has appointed special agents who
are now working up a sherman BOOM In
the south,
If This he so, why should he not appoint sid
ney l., Wilson to perform the legitimate
duties pertaining to such Office? TO be sure,
Wilson is an ex,Union soldicr--which fact in
lhis case the Secretary should coudone-who
has twice suffered 1T the hands of the rebels,
first ut dottysburg aud more recently in the
United States Senate, EN'UNION SOLDIER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Public Funeral in Montreal.

MONTREAL Feb. 9.-The remains of the
late Mr.. Devin will arrive here from Colorado
for interment about the end of the present
week. meeting of st. Patrick's Society has
been called to take steps for public funeral
of the deceased. The Prince of Wales regi.
ment, of which Mr. Devlin was colonel dur
ing the Fenian raid, will attend the funeral
The body will lie in state in ST. Patrick
church for one day after its arrival.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Tho weaver Bin Denounced.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The Chicago Union Vet
eran Club, the largest organization Of ex.ofli
GERS and soldiers in the United States, mum
berng over one thousand, passed resolution
this evening unanimously denounclng "th
Weaver BILL" because it threa tened the bust
ness interests Of the country, was unjust t.
the Government and unsought by the soldiers
and calling upon tho Senators and Represent
itives from Illinois to oppose its passage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Ancr tho Cnltnn rnnh.

In the House yesterday Mr. Hammond in
troduocd u bin "lor tho roiel of the state OF
Georgia" which directs the Secretary of the
Treasury to pay to the State OF Georgia tho
proceeds Of all cotton taken from her posses
sion by tho agents OF the United States which
may he GsCorlainod to be in tho Treasury ol
the United States,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Whitney, in tho s,odns Inquiry.

The Exodus Committee to the present time
have called TO Washington sixty-oight wit
nesscs, thrty'six of whom are Republicans,
two Nationals and thirty Democrats. Twenty
1.-Two Of the witnesses arc colorcd men. The
number Of witnesses brought from Indiana Is
twenty-five, Of whom five are Republicans
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10

1t is officially announced that on and after
tho 11th Of February the Department of State
will be prepared to distribute the fourth in
stallment Of the awards made in favor of
American citizens by the Joint Commission of
tho United States and Mexico, organized under
the conv vcntion of 1868 between the two coun.
tries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
rhn snnthnrn snnnryisors.

In the executive session of the Senate yes
terday the Census Committee reported back an
additional installment of nominations ofccnsus
supervisors, including number Of those APP
pointed for the Southern States, adversely
The Simmons (Ga.) case has not been reported
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
rhe Keyolution m Norlherm MeNleo.

SAN TRANCIsCO, Feb O,--A dispNlch from
San Diego says; Information received here
to-day from san Rafael, Lower California,
announces that on the Orrival there Of tho
rebel General Marquee, the forces of the federal
government made no opposition to him. 1t Is
reported that Marquee, after fixing things
politically, w!ll depart for sonora and carry
on his movement against Diaz in the north
eIn sLNtes Of MexieO.p
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Five Hundred Turkish Soldiers Accidental
Killed aud wounded,

LONDON, Feb. 10-Routers Constantinople
dispatch reports that during lete, barracks
three stories high near that city suddenly
collapsed. Two hundred soldiers were killed
and 800 wounded, The number Of casualties
has probably been exaggerated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Tho Raber Murder Case.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 0. - The Supreme
Court this morning rendered decision affirm
ing the decision of the Criminal court OF Leba-
non county In tho case Of Israel Brandt and
Joseph Hummel, who were convicted in
August last of the murder of Joseph Raber.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
An Abscondiug revenue omcer.

LEXINGTON KY, Feb. 9.--An investigation
to-day into the accounts of the Internal Rev
Rnuo oillco of the Third district Of this city
disclosed the fact that the cashier, Captain
Ashley Brown, WAS u defaulter to tho amount
~ far as ascertained of $4,000. Captain
Brown finding that he was discovered, made
mis- escape with 81, 800 of the funds ofthe office
md no trace of him has yet been discovered
slough Collector Williams has telegraphed all
,yer the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
The Cnse Of simmons.

From the most reliable source it Is learned
that the statement in an afternoon paper that
the ScuOtc Committee on the Census had de-
cided upon an adverse report in the case Of
simmons nominated for the Georgia Super.
yisorship, is incorrect No final action has
vet been taken,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
Delegntes to Chicago.

SAN Francisco, Feb. O.--The Republican
central committee of Washington Territory
have elected Thomas II. Minor and Thomas
ID. Brents as delegates to the National Con-
vention; alternates, George II. Seward and
James A. Perkins
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
follow Feyer ON British Trainlng S

Fellow Fever on British Training Ship.
BERMUDA, Feb. Al. NJ. s. Atlanta, train.
ng.ship for ordinary sealDen, Captain Sterling
mrlved ut Grassy Bay OH Thursday last from
he West Indies. She left Ban BADGES on the
ltll, and on tho 11th case OF yellow fever
occurred OH board which proved fatal OH the
9th. On the 18th the second case Of fever
occurred, but the staff surgeon of tho ship re.
,orts that its nature was doubtful. Tho man
Who died aud tho man reported doubtful
Ease had together 1t was subsequently as,
eertained, visited ono of the low dcns OF
Barbados and there doubtless contracted
Tho dispase
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
yyitnesae. for senator yoorbees,

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 9.--Several families
of eolored emigrants arrived here to-day from
North Carolina, Ell route for Indiana. The
party consists OF women and children aud
will spend some days here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10

ALBANY, Feb. 0.-Tho First and Second
districts to-day elected delegates to the Re-
publican State convention and adopted resolu'
lions in favor of nominating Grant foi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. Ex-Governor Nc
Clellan has nominated Joel Parker, of Mon.
mouth, and David A. Depue, Of Essex, to be
Judges Of the Supreme court
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-10
THE STORY OF THE WIRES
Incidents and Events Gathered from
Every Quarter.
A Shaking Up in Canada-Delegates TO Chi
cago Instructed for Grant-h Dublin
Theatre In Ashes--six Lives Lost
Soldiers Donounce the Wea-
rBiIl-Nitro- Glycerlno
Explosion, &c, &c,
Earihnunto in Canada.

Ehiihpu"ho III S"""""'
OTTAWA, Feb. "a shock of earthquake
was felt about three miles east Of here last
evening.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-11-02
FACTS.

Those contem plating trip westward
will certainly do well to carefully con.
suit the time tables of the Baltimore and
Ohio road. It's. celebrated fast trains,
its sure connections, and rates always ~
low as the lowest. make it beyond all
controversy the best line west. Colo.
nists are carried in tirst class cars on
fast trains, and every possible care is
taken to insure comfort and convenience
Trains run through without change Of
cars to Chicago, where direct connection
is made with all leading lines to the
west, northwest and south west, making
hut single change of cars to Iowa,
Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota,
etc No other line can offer such ad-
vantages as the Baltimore and Ohio =
It costs but very little time and trouble
to learn this, and in the end may lead to
the saving Of much OF both as well as
money. Above all things do not pur.
chase tickets before having a talk or re-
ceiving Q letter from one Of the B. 4 O
Agents A letter addressed 10 W. E
Reppert, Columbus. Ohio; to j. T.
Lane, Wheeling. W. Va to j. Al.
Webb, Fostoria, Ohio; to T. A.. Lee
Zanesville, Ohio, or q call upon either
Of these gentlemen will lead to thorough
information as to all necessary details
Of time, connections, fares, baggage
etc. etc. - =,
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ROAD NOTICE.


NIOTICR is hereby given, thst petition
~ will be presented to the Com mmissioners
Of Monroe county. Ohio, At their next fes-
sion, 70 be held on the FIRST Monday Of Ds.
cembsr. 1880. praying for an alteration Of the
county road leading from the Baresvllle and
Woodsneld road to the mouth Of the Opos.
sum Creek, commencing in the county road
on the land Of Christian Cehrs, fourteen
rods due west from tn section corner; thence
through the land Of Christian Cehrs crossing
the section line that runs due south four
rods from the section corner; thence through
the land of Fleming Harrison, running about
Ave rods above spring of water; thence tc
pair Of bars close to his barn, crossing ths
township road At the barn; thence through
the land of John D. Coulter, running close
above black walnut tree thai stands in the
field, intsrseoting the old road between Johs
D. Coulter's house and the line Of Charles
singerwald; all in Ohio township, Mouro
county. MANY PETITIONERS.
| now, ,'S0t5.
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VICTORY OVER VICTORIA.
Some Additional Details of the Re-
cent Battle in Mexico.

CHrc AGO, October 26 "A dispatch re.
ce;ved a. military headquarters to-day
gives the particulars Of Col. Joaquin
Terrasses victory over victoria's band
Of Indians. The NJ, x can attacked VIC
toria on the Castillo Mountains, surroun.
ding his fortified position and by sim
ultaneous attack capturing it Victoria
go warriors and l6 women and one child
we're left dead on the field: 6S women
and children and two white captlves
were taken, and 1853 animals were recov-
cred, with all the arms and plunder. The
Terrasses lost 3 men killed and II
wounded. Thirty Indians escaped b,
being too late on the ground, bat a com.
petent force is pursuing.
Col. Buell., through whose hands the
dispatch passed, says: "This is one OF
the results of our movements in Mexico
and virtually ends the war with victo-
ria. think shall be able to head the
small party that has escaped. I shall
reorganize here, having columns for op.
Grafton both East and West
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IE"We would kindly suggest to our
friends that we have heen hanging away
now ior several months With very little
money. This has heen overlooked In
the midst Of the political excitement,
and we have not had time TO cry, but
the fact is, friends. we need money and
must have IL. Come along, now, and
pay US what you owe us, or something
at any rate" !" !.
Thus speaks the Guernsey Times, and
It's experience Is similar to other papers.
The subscribers OF the Enterprise seem
to have forgotten us entirely during the
past few weeks -Barnespi!le Enterprisc
Now that tax.paying has commenced
We hope The SprRrr's subscribers will
come up and pay their dues j..
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MARRIED. Sep,e :nber 22l. by G.
W. CLIrr, Esq, Of Bethel township,
Miss SARAH PARKS to Mr.. DANIEL T
HusBARD.'' A'iit' @ -
On September 99th. nv G. S FsRE-
AxER, Miss MARY c. Dux to Mr.. ISAIAH
CLiKEJ .ts FN' - - -
On October 7th, by F. NJ. BEARD,
ESQ of Center township. Miss SARAH
E, HowELL to Mr.. W H. ADAxs.
Ca Oct. I0ta. nv Elder l. W. JONES,
Miss LuRErrA j. WAaoLE to Mr.. DAVID
N. TRUAx.
On Oct. l7th, by JACKSON HAuGHr.
ESQ, of Jackson township. Miss MAR
TIA j. SLACK to Mr.. FRANCIS NJ. EVANS.
On Oct. 18th. by R'v. A. j. WINTER.
IoK. Miss LILLE Smith to Mr.. WILLIAM
F.oTEEMAN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-11-02
Great Western Excursion, via Bal
timOre & Ohio II. r., ON Tuesday,
November o. 1880.

Great Western Excursion, via Bal
timOre & Ohio II. r., ON Tuesday,
November 8, 1880.
On above date, the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will sell Round Tip
Tickets from all principal stations on
IS Ohio and Chicago Divisions, at one
inalf the usual round trip rates, 10 Ellis,
Dodge City, Kirwin. Baxter Springs. In
dependence, and Council Grove, in Kan.
sas Lincoln, Columbus, AMI Grand Is.
land, in Nebraska, as we'll as some
points in Western Iowa. II you desire
to seek home. make q pleasant trip, or
see the great and fertile West, here is
your chance.
Tickets are good going on all through
trains Of above date, AMI good return.
ing forty days from date a.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is
the only line running through trains t.
Chicago without change Of cars. r.
member this fact.
For tickets, rates, and general infor-
nation, call on Agents B. 4 O. r R.
or address W f. REPrERT, Passenger
Agent, No 2054 North High Street, CO.
lumbus, Ohio.
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baltimore October 25 Cattle

Baltimore October % Cattle
On the latter and some Of the middle'
there was q decline in prices OF 1c: while
the tops held we'll up 10 Last week . rates
We quote at 2 00a5 254, most sale,
ranging from 8 50a4 SO per 100 lbs.
Mich Cows-The demand is only fail
Tor the best cows. We qaote al rs 00'
45 90 per head.
Hogs-We qrote at 54uc, few sale'
being recorded at either extreme. nearly
ell the dealers quoting from $500 pei
ID. net. M
Sheep and Lambs-We qrote butcher
sheep at 3ar4f., q lew extra at DC;
L,mbs 4r5ac per ID gross. Stock Sheep
l 50a3 90 each; Ewes sell at 2 50s
3 90 per head; Weathers 34as3c per
pound. ....s,.5s
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THE INDIAN WAR.
Troops Chasing the Apaches In Tex.
as aud New Mexico. /.

GALVESTON, October 28.-The News
special from San Antonia, says: Gen.
Grierson telegrsphs from Fort Qui.man
that between forty and City Indians
from the Mescatuo Apache agency, New
Mexico, have got as fur south into Texas
as Sierra DiabIe, evidently with the in
tention Of assisting or joining Victoria,
but were headed eff and turned back by
troops from Eagle Springs, and the
Guadaloup mountain troops are pursu'
ing the Indiana through the Sacramento
mountains. The cavalry along the Rit
Grande is actively scouting and watch
ing for thirty warriors Of Victoria''
hand that were not killed by Gen. Tar
ras.
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New Aav.r,,.euea,..

- e =
The Court House roof was repaired
hst week
Treasurer GArcHELL is ready to re-
reive your tax money.
Mr. RoEBlscHr. OF Wheeling, is visit
log friends in this place.
This township, Center, elects q Justice
OF the Peace to-day, ID inst. =
Miss BELL SINCLAIR has been appoin-
ted tescher 10 the BealIsville High
School.
Miss ELLA PoeaExBURG. who has heen
visiting friends in Wheeling, returned
home. last week. s1s
H. MILLER, Merchant, of Bellaire. has
a new advertisement inaLis paper. Read
It and give. him . call when you 60 to
the city.
IoNArIus PoULAs, Sr, . resident oil
,hIs township. Center, died last week.
The funeral took place on Saturday, the
S0sh ult. M
PRAYER meeting at the NJ. E. Church
next Thursday evening. Topic for dis
enssiop, "How 70 Pray and What to
Pray for