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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Our former townsman, W. R.
Cole, Esq, now 2 resident Of Pueb-
ls, Colorado, is in the city, and will
remain two or three weeks, he
henored the ADVERTISER Office with
a brief cali on Wednesday-he hav-
ing arrived on the day previous
Aad We we're glad to see him look
ing te be in good health and spir-
ito. He expressed himself as well
pleased with his new home in the
far west Our town lost. one Of its
very best citizens when Mr.. Cole
removed, but our loss was the gain
Of the good people Of Colorado.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
Ripley, Miss.

T'hayer the live jewsler of Men,
phis will fill all orders from the
country promptly. He keeps
every thing to be found in a first.
class jewelry establishment, and
it is a noted fact that he sells very
cheap. He makes q specially of
spectacles, and can almost make
a blind man see. He is entirely re
liza BILE.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

The fourth Quarterly Conferences
for Ripley and Falkner Station will
convene at the Methodist church in
Ripley, Friday, November 26, At 10
o'clock a. m. Rev. J. B. Stone,
Presiding Elder. will be present
and preside. Preaching Sunday
and Sunday night following.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
RIpLRY

On and after Monday the 18th Of
Oct, 1880, trains on Ripley +. 4.
will run daily, Sunday excepted, as
follows
Leave Ripley $50 A. N.
Arrive Middleton 7.45 A. n.
Leave Middleton $50 A. N.
Arrive Ripley 1900 A. N.
Sunday train will leave Ripley al
7.45 a. m. Return to Ripley al
ll.46 a. m.
@. L. HARRIS, Supt.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

The measles and whooping cough
are still prevalent in our city. The
indications are that they will go
the entire rounds before there's an
end of them. Thus far but few fam
lilies have escaped one or the other,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Wednesday nigltllast tho ground
was covered with sleet, since which
time We have had a good foretaste
Of "Old Winter" which is now al
the door, ready to give us a cold
reception. A long and severe win.
ter is not among the improbable
ties.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

No "NoteS" from Blue Mountain,
or Dumas, this week neither have
we received any "sp!inters" from
Orisaba or "News" from our Ash
land correspondent. Dor friends
will please rise and explain.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
Job Printing.

We are prepared to do all kinds
Of job printing at this Office, such as
bill heads, letter heads, cards, post
ers, tags, pamphlets, blanks, etc.
at short notice, aud upon terms as
Low AS THE LOWEST. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Give US a call.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Our sidewalks-well, we don't
feel competent to do the subject
justice. We are certain it would
be a very difficult matter to draw q
picture of them to make them ap,
pear in . more dilapidated condi.
ton than they really are.
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Mrs. Hunt & Alexander

ANNOUN0E that they have received
and opened their Fall Stock of
MILLINERY GOODS.
Hats trimmed and untrimmed.
Flowers, Feathers & Trimmings.
Selected In person by Mrc. Hunt,
in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York.
All are invited to call.
These goods will he sold at prices
to suit every body. [o9tf.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
humboldt WOODEN MnIs, Tenn

Send your WOOL; have it manufactur-
ed or exchange it for Jeans, Linsey,
Flannel, Tweeds, Cassimeres, Blankets,
Yarns, Balmorel-S Skirts, or Coyerlets.
Also Rolls carded.
FOX i TRANSOu, Projectors.
Jane l9--4m.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

ESPI hYsursslves By making money when
a golden chance is offered, The Thy
I'LL always keeping poverty from your
,door. Those whe always take advantage
,oftha Rooda chances fer making money that
are offered, generally become wealthy, while
thoae who 10 net Improve such chances re-
main IN severity. We want many men,
women, boys, and girls to work for us right
in their own localities. The business VIII
nav more than ten times ordinary wages.
Wetfurnish M expensivsoutRt and all that
VOL need, FIRE. No one whe engages fails
10 made money very rapidly. YOu can de-
vote your Who'll: time to the work, or only
vour snare moments. Full infSrmatiom-and
ali that Is needed sentt tree. Address STix-
son. PoNtlaad Maine.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Ismade frem aSimple tropical Leaf Of
Rare Value. and Is , POSITIVE Remedy
for all the diseases that catse palms In the
lower part Of the body-for Torpid Liver
Observation-Disclosures Gravel
Malaria, and al difficulties ofthe Kidneys,
Liver, and Urinary Organs. For Femnle
Diseases Monthly M~enstruatlons. and dur
Ing Pregnancy. 1t has no eqaal. It restores
the organs that MAKE the blood, and hence
Il the best BlOod Purifier. 1t Is the oily
known remedy thatcuros BFiett's Disease.
For Diabetes, use WAFaeFss Sale Diabetes
Cure.
For Sale by Druggists and Dealers At
ai.sb per- battle. largest bottle In tho
market Try it.
y. n wkaaEa = 60, hocusssa y 7
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Mr.. Belote has moved into the
new building Of Mr.. N. 5. Phyfer,
on the north side Of the public
square. Mi. Jap Hill is with him.
Mr.. Autry has not yet, but We
learn will, about the 9th inst, step
down and ont
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Choice assortment Of ladies
and children's hats, ClOaks, shawls
and underwear. Just opened at
Browns. .
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

New lot of ladies' ClOaks, from
S2.sOeto SIS each. Also, a line st
80, $40 and S11, which would be
cheap al So, $1S and $14 each, at
Browns.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

MFOutht sent free 10 those who wish TO en-
Nhgage in the most pleasant and profitable
Hvbusiness known. Every thing nsw.-
CAPITAL not required. We will furnish you
everything. $40 a day and upwards is
easily made without staying away from
home Over night. No risk whatever. Ma
ny new workers wanted at 'once. Many
are making fortunes at the business. La
dies make as much as men, and young boys
aud girls make great pay. No one who is
willing to work fails TO make more money
evcry day than can be made in q week at
any ordinary employment. Those who en-
gage at once will lind Il short road to fer
tune. Address h HALLETT q Co, Port
land, Maine.
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HAIRY SoEus is the taking title Of
a 40 page MANILA bound Music
Book for day schools, just published
by Thomas KANE L. Co., .24S WA
nASu. AVE, CHICAGO, Ill. Both
words and music are bright, ring
Jag, cheerful, but NOT trashy. 1t it
destined to a large sale, as it flIs a
void in musical literature, viz: 9
CHEAP, popular aud good music book
for teachers who can sing, but who
either cannot or do not care to teach
music, The publishers will mail
specimen copy to any address OF
receipt Of10 cents.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

CUBAN CHILL Tonic, is the great
Chill King. It cures OhiIlS and
Fever Of every type, from the shaks
ing Agnes Of the North to the burn.
ing Fevers Of the Torrid Zone. Il
IL the great Chill Medicine. Il
beats ell others. II is the great
standard. 1t cures Billiousnest
and Liver Complaint and roots out
disease. Try tiff you suffer Il
will odre you and give you health
Sold BY your druggist, DR.. :. n
HURT, Ripley, Miss.
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Remember the OLD whisksy House.

NUW9WVU4 EWV W4N W1474Sy .SDV'
take this method Of informing my
friends and the public generally that I
am at the same old stand On the west
side of the public square, with a full
line Of straight Kentucky and Tennes.
see whiskeys for this market, which I
will sell on the most reasonable terms,
from one pint to five gallons.
Respectfully,
T. 0. WILLIS.
Ripley, Miss. [1Om, 16d, IT,
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A. BROWN

WoULD bespeak a careful inspection
Of his present FALL sT0CK. twill
DO found much larger and more com
plete than that Of fanny previous season.
Inexpensive Dress Goods.
Solid bargains will be seen in many
styles, ranging in prices from 10 to
zoe. Those at zoe. are genuine MOhair,
imported goods, and cheap at zoe.
The finer class of Dress Goods, in
GLIDING the latest novelties, is equal to
any demand that may be made upon
it. Prices as low as they are in any
market, city or country. Trimmings to
match every piece, both in silks and
worsteds.
COrsCtS, underwear, CIOaks.
These we have Of all grades and quail
ties, and il such variety that customers
can exactly suit themselves.
Hen, Boys Ond Children" Clothing.
A much larger stock than usual. All
qualities, all sizes. Prices low. New
est cut, and we'll gotten up. Many at
tractive suits tor Children, Boys and
Youths.
BOOTS and SHOES.
This department is full up, mostly
Custom Goods. Prices as Low As
THE LOWEST. See our choice Gus
tom Work, for Ladies, Misses and
Children.
LADIES
Will please look through the MILF
NERYROOMS. They will see many
| goods hard to fnd elsewhere. The
latest styles, q pleasant place Of rest,
and almost anything their special wants
may require, at the lowest possible pri-
ces, with lots of attractions on the
SAND 10 CENT COUNTERS.
Inspection respectfully solicited,
A. BROWN.
Sep. 25-tG
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Planters will find a large supply Of
bagging and ties, AT very low prices, at
McKss's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

1t you want ready made clothing
Of any kind, call at McKce's; he keeps
3 large stock.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

-Blgstock Of Ladies' ClOaks and
C%orsets, in extra large and regular
sizes, at BROWNS.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
nln NV Agents Wanted.
DIu IAt. WE WANT A,IIMrTEf

number Of active, energetic canvassers to
engage in ! pleasant and profitable business.
Good men will find th..s ) rare chance
TO MAKE MONEY.
Such will please answer this advertise
ment BY letter, enclosing stamp for reply,
stating what business they have besn sn-
Gagged il. None but those Who mean bnai-
ness neodapplY. Address Ell
FINLEY, uARVKY 8 co,
nor A--4yl A1sasa GA.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Ladies Trimmed Hats, in great
variety, at McKee's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
CHRISTMAS coopsl


First installment has arrived!
More coming!
Select and fine!
Complete assortment.
hunts Drug store.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

Wiley, the painter, is still at
the front,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

WHITAKER hams, the best in the
world, at McKce's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

RIPLEY COTTON MARKET.
Cotton is now selling in our mar
ket at OF to tote. Market firm.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

The celebrated English Female
BitterS," and "DromgOOle's Rheumatic
Liniment." for sale at DR.. z N. Hunts
Drug Store.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20
Commissioned sac OfLana-


Jerry McCart@, Ct. al.1
As commissioner Of the Chancor1
Court Of Tippah County. Miss j win
sell, on monday the 18th day Of No.
vember 1880 at Dumas in saii coIntys
the South East quarter Of section
twelve (I2) in township FIVE 90 Of
Range four (4) East.
Terms: One third cash the balance
IN one and two years with interest Ut
no per cent. per annum from day Of
SHE. with note md security. and the
Vendors lein. retained n sec0re The IL
terrcd payments.
ia HENT. Gem
October rs 81, 1t,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

90 to 7. .. wiIlis's for fine CT,
CARA
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

AZ elegant stock Of lalies' Shoes
At MRKes's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1880-11-20

rNN u week IN yasa AGnfewo 1a5Df
~ 90 AID s. ngsft zQss
HNAa1f &Iu.y ~ ~ fat
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4WsiAIR The painter.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
MARYLAND NEWS.

The population of Hartford county Is 2s,011,
an increase of 5,i06 since 1870.
Over $1,000 have been subscribed to the stock
Of the Cecil County Agricultural society.
Caroline county is said to be filing up with
northern settlers, who are buying farms.
Mrs. Patscy Reddon of Worcester county
died last Thursday aged niuety-two years.
Warren Terry, a native of Cecil county,
died recently in Ohio, aged cighty-four years.
In Hartford county last week Sarah Wax
wood, an aged colored woman, foil dead while
walking along the public road.
There is an abundance Of apples in Anne
Arundel aud adjoining counties this season,
and the prices are correspondingly low.
Tho Ponnsular Press association will hold
Its annual meeting at Congress hall, Ocean
City, on Wednesday, the 11th of August.
Hon R. j. Jump, so seriously injured by
Mr.. Melvin at Denton, Is doing well, and but
little doubt Of his recovery Is entertained.
Rev. John Atkinson has resigned the rec
torshp of Christ church. in Calvert county
the resignation to take effect about October 1
Tho colored people of Wcstover Somerset
county, have purchased lot of land from
Captain Rusk, on which they will erect a
church,
Row. Frank Cotton of Jenkinstown, Pa, son
of Rev. Chauncey Cotton, formerly rector oil
Emmanuel Episcopal church, Cumberland,
Nd died last week.
The old-fashioned striped potato bugs, which
seem to have an appetite like the horse.lcech
are devouring the tomatoes, vines aud fruit
in Elkton and vicinity.
Jonathan Carey. living near Berlin, who
recently committed suicide by drowning him.
self in we'll, leaves a wife and four children
and fortune estimated at $4,000.
Tho iron works at Rowlandville, Cecil
county, which have been idle for several
months past-except for about two weeks
began 10 run thoir full capacity on Tuesday
of last week.
Conomingo bridge across the Susquehanns
river, was struck thrco times by Lightning
during the late storm. Several OF the raft ers
were shattered ana a team of mules pros
tmtod, though not killed.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
ALBxAxDRIA AFFAIRS.

ALEXANDRIA, August 3, 1880.
Mr.. John Blsdcns horse died suddenly
yesterday.
General Fltz Lee has recovered from his
sickness and is out agilu.
The Second Ward Hancock aud English
club are holding meetings nightly.
Preparations arc being msdo for a general
democratic parade on the 18th instant.
The schooner Jano Emmorson of Fall River,
Mass, has been hauled up at tho ship-yard for
repairs.
A Garfield aud Arthur 1ag.pole IL to be
raised on the oyster dock between King and
Prince streets.
A largo excursion party from Fauquier
county passed through this city last evening
GU route for Norfolk.
1t is thought that the new schooner at the
ship.yard will bsin readiness to launch about
the middle of next week.
Messrs. A. w. Harris and r. L. Tancil arc
expected to address Garfield and Arthur
meeting at Fairfax Court.housc tonight
The republicans of this city have formally
opened their headquarters on King street, and
they will be kept open night and day. This
is tho first regular republican headquarters
ever opened In this city.
Licutonants Ross and Miller, committee of
the Washington Light Infantry, visited this
SiNg gNnNtTNhy huu cAleuutu lnNllhllOn W
the members of the Alexandria Light lnian-
try to acc onpany the former on their excur.
sion to Marshall Hall tomorrow night
While tho dispatch conveying the news OF
the death OF Mrs. James Green to friends 10
Washington was being sent by one telegraph
operator, yesterday afternoon, dispatch was
received by another informing Mrs. Stephen
Greon, the daughter-in-law OF Mrs. Green,
| OF tho death of her niece, Miss Henderson, in
that city, both deaths occurring At tho same
| time.
1t il said that ChiefEnginecr William
Moore and Mr.. George Sheckolls Of the steamer
John w. Thompson, while fishing in Brcton's
bay, on the lower Potomac, Saturday last, cap
turcd q sword-Gsh, the length of which was
twenty-five feet, including the sword, which
was four feet long. 1t took almost the entire
crew of the steamer to haul the monster
ashore. 1t will be sent to the Smithsonian in-
| stitute.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
uotel Arrivnls.

st. James-E. A. Minor Of Richmond, Mrs.
c. Tromucl Of Hobokon, n. j., l.. II. Nuttng
of New York, A. Cohen and wife Of st. Louis,
w. q. White of Georgetown, Ky, Mrs. J. f.
Purdy aud hmily OF Virginia, W. Il. Walker
Of Loudon, Va, u. L. Moore Of Genesee, n.
Y. John II. Wylie and Ed. Burton OF Pbla-
delphia, and NJ. f. Cavanaugh Of Rivertou,
N j.
Wilard's-M. f. Robins of New Orleans,
and J. w. VI. Harris of Mississippi.
Riggs-M. II. Hibbard of Cheyenne, W, T.,
and DR.. J. l.. Cabell of Virginia.
Arlingion-W. w. Belknap of Iowa, Pro.
fessor r. Ogden Dorcmus and wife, Miss Es-
telle f. DOromus, DIR. Charles A. Doromus aud
Mr., William Oothout, ir, OF New York. Miss
Bessie ]. Ward and Mrs Josephine Ward of
Warrington, Va, Mr.. Charles w. Gould, DR..
Raymond Ward and Mr.. Thomas G. Dorcmus
OF Now York.
Imrerial-Frauk NJ. Horncr Of Muncic, Iud.,
4. Lawrence OF Chicago, j. J. Woodward OF
Batavia, Ohio, aud Miss olive L. Clapp of this
city.
Ebbitt--R. ]. Coolies of England Stanley
Plummer of this city, Rear-Admirll Wymau,
| U. 5. ~, Lieutenant George W. Tottcn, U. s. NJ
General George II. Getty, U. S. A., Pcndleton
King and lady Of Louisiana.
Metropoitan-G. D. Thomas of Altoona, II
II. Riddlebcrser Of Virginia, ]. r. Paul Of
Philadelphia, and Ed. Smith and family Of
Memphis,
National--H. S. schloss of Now York. T. p
Shelton Of st. Louis a. g. Tibbctts and John
Ii. Rlsler of West Virginia, A. l.. BlGckmar
Of Tennessee, Dudley Miller Of Geneva, n. Y.
John Brown Of New York, j. L. Dana Of Nal
den, w. Va, ]. II. Huin1 and George w
Patton of Charleston, W. Va, and S. w. Town
send Of White Sulphur Springs.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
The national Veteran AssocIotlon.

The National Veteran club met last evening
at their hall on New York avenue. Colonel J.
K, Thompson in the chair, Major II. d. Norton
secretary. Applications for membership from
Messrs. f. f. Dinsmorc, William Jones and
elected members. The question of the clubs
participating in tho Garfield and Arthur rati-
hcation demonstration was then taken up,
and it was resolved to defer action in the
premises until the next meeting night, Aug
ust L. The report of special committee
appointed several weeks ago to prepare an
address to the soldiers aud sailors of the wal
wss then read, the committee asking TO be
continued until the next meeting night for
the preparation of the address. Colonel S. L.
Hamill aud others addressed the club on the
general situation, after which the meeting ad
iourncd.
National Republican., 1880-08-04

Mr.. Allen G, Clark, as attorney for gcn.
temau who thinks lie did injustice TO him
meat, inclosiuga deposition of the taxpayer,
saying that in making Out tho return he had
given the greatest value of his property dur
ing the year, instead OF his average value.
The commissioners yesterday directed that
Mr.. Clark be informed that they have no
power to revise assessments or the returns
made by taxpayers for the purpose of taxa
ton. So persons who are oyer.honcst In mulS-
ing out their personal tax returns viii be un-
able to have their errors corrected after they
have become matter Of record.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
The Democratic Ratification.

A meeting Of a committee representing the
different democratic organizations Of the Dis.
trict wus held at Vernon row last night to
perfect arrangements for the Hancock rati6ca-
tion meeting on the 22d. Forly-nine delegates
representing fourteen organizations were
present. Mr.. William Dickson prosided
Lawrence Gardner, secretary. On motion each
organization was authorized to increase its
delegates to seven. The meeting Endorsed the
action Of the central committee in naming
August % as the day and tho city hall as the
place for holding the meeting; also tho APP
pointing Of Robert Ball as marshal of the
torchlight procession, aud the giving to the
Jackson Democratic association the post of
honor In the procession. Tie committee on
erection Of platform was increased by the adj
diton OF three members, Messrs. Harper
Hutchins aud Mcgnnis. A committee on
decorations composed of Messrs. Godfrey
Juoncmann, Wright Moore, Muuts Tolson
Morgan, Scott aud Ciaridge was appointed
On motion marshal from each organization
to assist the chief marshal was ordered to DO
appointed. II was resolved to appoint com.
mittecs on invitations, resolutions music aud
printing, aud the chair was authorized to
namo them hereafter. The meeting then ad-
journcd until next Friday evening.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
nridnl rnrty Id the !ArlIngton.

A bridal party composed Of Mrs. Jos s,phlne
and Miss Bessie j, Ward Of Warreuton, Va,
and Professor Il. Ogden DoreInus and wife,
Miss Esteilo Z. Doremus, DR.. Charles A. D0re-
mus, Mr.. Thomas @, Dorenus, Mr.. Raymond
Ward, Mr. Charles w. Could aud Mr.. Will.
lam Olthout, ir., all of New York, arrived
at tho Arlington yesterday. Tho bride is Miss
Bessie j. Ward, very pretty, plump blonde,
as agreeable aud accomplished as she is pretty,
aud the groom is DR.. c. A. Doremus sou Of
the famous Professor Doremus, tall, scn-
der, darli-bearlcl gentleman. The brides
tronsseau arrived shortly after her own pretty
person, and is said to be marvel of beauty
and taste. The wedding will talio place this
evening at the Church of the Ascension at 1880
o'clock
National Republican., 1880-08-04
Tlm,ly ncscno ol n proynInr Doy

While some boys were playing on the wharf
foot Of Eleventh street yesterday morning one
of fthem, james Pallin, vas accidentally pushed
overheard. lio WAS unable to swim, and his
companions seemed Incapable orrescuing him,
Nh Caleb Gibson, who was an eyewitness Of
tho affair, pulled Off his C at aud jumped over
after the boy as he WAS sinking for the second
time, and succeeded in bringing him ashore,
where proper rcstaraiyes were applied, and
he Wa soon able to 20 10 his home.
National Republican., 1880-08-04
The Ropullican GENITAL Committee.

The republican central committee of the
District OF Columbia rs will be seen by the
advertisement, will meet this evening at 1i25
New York avenue for the purpose of filing
tho vacancy for the District of Columbia on
the national republican committee. This va.
cancy has existed owing to misunderstand-
ing ON the part of tho delegates from the Dis
trict of Columbia TO the Chicago convention
and the necessity for the immediate election
of a representative for the District makes it
essential that tho members Of the committee
should turn out tonight in strong numbers in
order that suitable representative may be
chosen. Among those named Os candidates
are Hons. Saylos j. Bowen and A. NJ. Clamp,
General f. w. Whitaker, Marshal Fred Doug.
lass Colonel S. s. S!noot aud Mr.. John f. Cook.
National Republican., 1880-08-04

Hon. George W. Atkinson of the Uuitrd
States revenue service, aud prominent leader
in West Virginia republican politics, wls tho
recipient Of . yey pleasant reception last
night AZ the residence Of Captain James Can.
bingham. ir., Of the surgcou-geneiqls bureau
OF tic war department. quito numIor Of
prominent Mcgt Virginia republicans we're
present among whom were General WIcher,
pension ngousiu this clLyi Cplonel Richard 8.
Burke, republican NOMINEES for state treasurer;
George W. Patton, United States marshal for