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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-10
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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-10

Col. EDWARD RICHARDSON, of
Mississippi, is the only living man in
this country to whom a statue has
been erected. Col. r. is the most ex-
tensiye cotton planter in the south,
and the commissioner from that state
to the New York International Ex-
hibition. In honor of his enterprise,
the citizens Of Jackson, Miss, have
erected q marble statue of him. 80
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-10

America SO perfectly as to have
deceived the English experts for some
time. They have exactly the same
weight and diameter, and give the
proper ring, but are a little thicker
than the true coin, which defect was
only discovered when they were put up
in rouleaux. -....- .a.l ..s ..
WHEN Gen. Joseph E. Johnson
published his book on the war, some
time ago, he kept back, it is said, some
of his materials in order to publish
another book on the subject in case ex-
President Davis should speak uncom-
pimentary of him in the history
which it was known he had in hand.
1t is said that Senator Brown, of
Georgia, who was governor Of that
state throughout the war, also fears
some uncomplimentary remarks in
Mr.. Davis book, and is prepared, if
his fears prove well-grounded, to
reply. .... . ... s.-..
A WELL-KNowN circus proprietor
has offered premium of $4,000 to
the loveliest lady in America on the
condition that she gives her services
for thirty days as the main participant
in a grand daily pageant. AS beauty
and not talent is required, good looks
alone will secure the prize. But what
nan or men will the have temerity to
decide the question? Certainly no
married man will, and expect to live,
unless "nepotism'' is resorted to.
THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH, who
succeeds MI. Howells as editor Of The
atlantic, is a New Englander, having
sprung from Portsmouth, N. H., and
.immigrated in his early youth to New
York city, where he remained several
years in the counting room Of his uncle.
He early wrote for various publica-
tions' The Home Journal among
others, and finally became it's assistant
editor, in connection with Morris and
Willis. The first thing which drew
attention was his Ballad of Baby
Bell betraying a delicate fancy and
a graceful diction that are always
found in his poems. Most of his poems
and stories have first appeared in the
pages of TIE atlantic, where they
have been sympathetically read as
much for their style as for their matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
RATES OF POSTAGE.

The following shows the rates of post
age on letters, printed matter, and mail matter,
foreign and domestic:
First class-Letters and all matter wholly OF
partially in writing and all matter sealed against
inspection three cents per half ounce or fraction
thereof Postal-cards, one cent
Second elass-Regular publications issued as fire.
quently as four times year, when mailed by the
publisher or by news agents to subscribers and
news agents only, two cents per pound.
Third class-Transient newspapers, books, cir
culars, and all other matter wholly in print rate
one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof
Reproductions by photograph and similar pro-
cesses are classed as printed matter.
Fourth class-Merchandise and all matter not
included in the other three classes which has not
been declared unavailable, as being liable to dam
age the mail or injure the persons of those hand
ling it in the mail rate one cent per ounce or ac
ton thereof The sender may write his own name
or address on matter of the third and fourth
classes.
Foreign mails-Upon letters to all countries in
the Postal Union five cents per half ounce frac-
tional part thereof Postal cards, two cents.
Printed matter, commercial papers, and samples of
merchandise, one cent for each two ounces frac-
tonal part thereof but at least five cents must be
paid upon commercial papers. Registration to all
parts of the United States and of the Postal Union
ten cents for each package, upon which the post
age must also be fully prepaid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
THE MONUMENT SOCIETY.
Monthly Meetings TO be Abandoned on
Account OF Lack of Business.

At the meeting of the Washington Mon
ument Society yesterday there were present DR..
Blake, Hon. W. W. Corcoran, General Dunn, Hon.
Horatio King, and Dr. Daniel Clarke. Mr.. Corcoran
presided, DR.. Blake secretary. The most important
matter presented was the report of the finance
committee on the annual accounts of the sec
rotary and treasurer. These accounts were found
to be correct and the report was adopted. : num-
Der OF communications were received from Gov
errors of Estates and Territories who had not fur
nshed memorial stones to the monument, and
they all declared they would avail themselves of
the privilege to do so. The information received
from the country generally shows there is an
earnest feeling throughout the land in
favor of the completion of the monument.
There has not been manifested for years SO ia
vorable spirit toward finishing the obelisk. In
consequence of the joint commission for the con-
struetion of the monument having relieved the
society from the transaction of much of its bust
matters, the society concluded 20 abandon its
monthly meetings and have quarterly meetings in
stead. This joint commission consists of the Presi
dent of the United States, the first vice president
of the Monument Society, the Engineer in Chief
of the army, the architect of the Capitol, and the
architectof the Treasury Department. The next
meeting will not take place until the first Thurs
day in June next
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
Endorsing senator ,Iahoue.

Messrs. V. P. Addison. Lewis Wells
and W. H. Brown, a committee appointed for the
purpose by the convention of co lored citizens held
at Gsllilean Fishermen's hall Monday night, yes
terday presented the following resolutions to sena-
tor Malone, of Virginia:
Whereas the fundamental principles laid down
by the trainers of the Constitution, setting forth
the fact of all men being created free and equal
and,
Whereas the constitutional amendments have
guaranteed these rights and immunities, and that
any departure therefrom is unlawful and uncon-
stitutional; and
Whereas the manly course of the Hon William
Malone, United States Senator from Virginia,
most heartily and thoroughly commends itself to
US all as colored citizens of his Commonwealth
and of the District of Columbia: Therefore
Be resolved By this correRtioH assembled, That We
fully indorse his manly acts and feel rejoiced that
Virginia has at last sent representative who rises
above party preiudices, and favors justice to all
regardless of race, color, or previous condition Of
servitHde; and
Be IL further resolved, He has our hearty CO. opera
ton and cordial support in all things pertaining
to this patriotic end.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS,

Mr.. Isaac Eichberg was last night
elected president of the German Cooperative
Building Association, Nos. and 3, vice Mr. Robert
Portner, resigned.
Washington, accompanied by two gentlemen from
the North, were here yesterday for the purpose of
selecting suitable site for the erection OF an IRON
furnace and rolling mill in this city.
The Readjuster executive committee
met at their rooms on Royal street last night with
Colonel d. A. Windsor in the chair and d. W..
Whiting secretary. Charges being preferred and
investigated against John Montgomery, he was re-
Medella elected to fill the vacancy. TWAS decided
to select six delegates from each ward to select
candidates to run in the municipal election. After
disposing of some other routine business the COM
mittee adjourned until next Thursday night.
The Concordia House, in Alexandra.
last night was the scene of brilliant party assem-
bled at a banquet given by members of the bar in
honor of Judge s Bassett French, of Manchester,
Va, who is holding the April term of the Corpora.
ton Court in the place of Judge A. W. Chiffon, dis
abled by indisposition. The hall was brilliantly
Illuminated and handsomely decorated with BAN
ners, while music swelled upon the air and bump
ers were drank to various complimentary toasts.
The Judge made one of the happiest speeches ever
listened to, and other eloquent and appropriate
sgsrt who SeI presided Wales george
Mushbach, member of the house of delegates
Francis L. Smith, State senator; c. Fl: Smith,
torney: AIhert Stuart, A. W. Armstrong, Leonard
Marbury, j. Z. Cation. and William e FendalL
The entertainment to the Judge grew out of the
desire of the members of the bar to 0fer the Judge
testimonial TO the ability and impartialfty which
he displayed in holding the term. and the esteem
in which he is held by the people of the city Of
Alexandria. The Hon. Edmund Burke, Common
wcalth's attorney for Alexandria County. in re-
Spouse to q toast made a handsome and eloquent
speech. In it he paid glowing tribute TO Judge
s. Bassett French. Mr. Burke was spoken of by
one Of the gentlemen who preceded him as :" the
silver tongued orator." and well did he maintain
his reputation on this occasion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Dir. Wyatt Farinholt, of Montagues
had his leg broken from his horse falling upon
him last Friday.
The Rev. A. Broaddus, now in Acco-
mac. has accepted call to Morsttico Church. il
Lancaster County.
Mr.. Raleigh Dunaway died at his home
in Lancaster County, last week, at the age O
seventy two. He had held many prominent po
sitionS in the county before the war.
The trial of Samuel Pettigrew, charged
with killing ferryman named pougherty, on thu
James River and Kanawha Canal, resulted in tbs
County Court of Bedford in verdict Of not guilty
The remains of Miss Mary d. Whiting
niece of Colonel r. H. Dulany who died at tht
residence of her mother in Baltimore, after Ions
Illness Tuesday last, were inferred in Loudoui
County to-day.
Last Tuesday number of railroad mer
were seated around a stove in Danville, on which
was eoffeepot, tightly closed to prevent the es
cape Of the coffee While waiting for it to boil the
young men INDUCED in pleasant conversation
when with a loud report, the coffee pot burst
scattering its boiling contents over the room, and
badly scalding Mr.. John Croson, engineer, and Mr.
B. c. Crook, fireman on the Virginia Midland Rail
way, AID young nan. a fireman on the road.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
THE CLASSICAL SOCIETY.
Alexander Hamilton Discussed-HIs serv.
fees as Secretary OF the Treasury.

Alexander HamIlton Discussed-TIIs serv.
fees as Secretary OF the Treasury.
The regular meeting of the Classical So
cety was held last evening at Miss Ransoms studio,
which was well filled, though not so oyercrowded
as fortnight ago. President shellabarger intro
duced Hon. A. G. Riddle, who proceeded to read
an interesting paper on Alexander Hamilton"
He commenced by describing his environments,
the men and ideas of the American Revolution,
which he contrasted with the French. He then
sketched his personal appearance. illustrating by
reference to Miss Ransom's fine portrait recently
painted for the Treasury Department, and gave a
resume of the events of his life. Dwelling briefly
on his military career he considered at consider
able length is connection with the formation of
the National Constitution, his papers in the Fed
cTolist, his efforts in the New York convention for
the adoption ofthe Constitution, and his herculean
labors in the organization of the United States
Treasury Department. At the close of the address
Judge Shellabarger called on officers OF the
Treasury Department present to speak on the
subject, which was responded to by As
sistant Secretary French. who said that the
present organization of the Department was sub
stantially the same as when inaugurated by Ham
ilton. Comptroller Lawrence paid high compli-
ment TO the legal ability of Hamilton, whom he
regarded as the real founder of our National Gov
eminent. Judge Shellabarger related several in
terestins anecdotes of personal character told
him by Bamilton's son John, still living, at the
age Of eighty eight. General r. D. Mussey, while
coinciding as to the greatness of Hamilton, spoke
of Jefferson also entitled TO similar praise. Hon.
G. B. Loring made earnest and eloquent ad-
dress, giving an account of the adoption of the
Constitution by Massachusetts, under Theophilus
Parsons "conciliatory resolution" Professor
Elliott stated that, while the borrowing power Tor
actual rate Of interest of the Government when
Hamilton first took charge Of the Treasury was
fifty per cent and, after he had funded the debt,
sixteen per cent, twas to-day only three and two
tenths per cent. 1t was announced that at the
next meeting DR.. Warren would read paper on
Three Centuries of Horatian TRANSACTIONS"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
The Em .ncipafion Convention

At meeting of the convention to ar
range for the emancipation celebration last night
Lewis Willis presiding and V. P. Addison secre-
tary delegates were admitted from Mount Hope
Lodge, No. z, l. o. of G. S. of D. G. Colonel Perry
Carson, who was present, stated that he regretted
that there was difference ofopinion in regard to
the celebration, and he was willing to do
all in his power to make the celebration success
Addison Blanket was elected chief marshal. Sew
eFal routine subjects were discussed and disposed
of The chief marshal requested to have all Or
CARNATIONS report to him, at No. 1887 Sixteenth
street Colonel Perry Carson was appointed chair
man of the committee on sneakers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
MARYLAND NEWS.

Mrs. Margaret Cameron, of Cecil
County, died last week, aged ninety-two years.
Michael Newcomer, an aged resident of
Beaver Creek, died on Saturday evening in the
eighty second year ofhis age.
Daniel Bratton has sold his farm, l22
acres. near Elkton, to John NJ. Thaekery inspector
in the Baltimore custom house, for 1000.
BY the death of Rev. p C.. B. Hazard.
president Of the Maryland Colored II. p Animal
Conference Rev. E. W. Scott, of Towsontown, has
been appointed president.
James Ewing, of Cecil County, died
suddenly the 3lst ult, of apOplexy, while wait
ing for a train at Liberty Grove. He was in the
eighty eighth year of his sge.
The case of Miss Mary A. Murray
against General E B. Tyler, postmaster of Baltf-
more city, claiming $4,000 damages, ON account as
she alleges, of having been assaulted and beaten
by him on divers days and times is on trial in
the Circuit Court of Howard County.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
nERNHaRpr To-NloHr.
The Great French Aetress-Louis Rord's
BeneAt-Eotes.


The great French actress who has ere
ated such fiIrore in every city in which she has
played, will make her first appearance in Wash
ington at the National Theatre tonight. The fact
that nearly every seat In the house. except In the
gallery of the gods. has been sold for both to-
nights performance and for the matinee to-mor-
row shows how great an interest is felt in her ad
vent here. The play tonight will be Frou Frou,
and in this Mile. Bernhardt is said to be seen to
particular advantage Indeed her FroH- FfOu is
considered by many discriminating critics to be
her best assumption.
LOUIS FoRD's BENEFIT.
The large and fashionable audience which filed
the Opera House last night must have highly
gratifed Mr.. j. Louis Ford at the generous response
made to his frsappeal to the Washington public in
his own behalf. The popular opera of Olivette I"
was given by Mr.. Ford's company with q snap and
asmoothness that was highly attraetiye The i'm
proyement since the first presentation of this opera
here was most marked. The principals,
Misses Blanche Chapman, Amy Gordon, MeSsrs.
Denham, Drew, Lang, and Curley, all sustained
their several roles with spirit and effect Miss
Chapman received pronounced encore for her
rendition of the "Sobbing Song and all the
members were loudly appIauded. Between the
first and second acts Miss Eva Mills sang the
"Polonaise," from Mignon," and, in response to
the emphatic encore which followed, she gave
"Twickenham Ferry" Olivette" will be repeated
to- night and o-morrow.
NOTES.
John T. Raymond will bring his new play, which
has had such an extended success in New York,
to the National Theatre. Fresh, the American -
is said to have all the elements of decided popu-
larity.
Next week new play. called " The Money Mar
ket," will be produced at the Opera House with
an exceedingly strong company, at the head OF
which is Mr.. w. Fl. Vernon. II has been running
with great success in Baltimore.
The Midgets, the Giant and the Roman Students
have been drawing large audiences at Lincoln
Hall during this week. and the fact that the troupe
only remains for two days longer will serve to
increase the interest in their performances.
The Theatre Comique moves on the even tenor
of its way, unframed by other attractions for its
patronage is permanent and steady. Miss Mabel
Florence and her trained dogs have won decided
success in her sensational play of Faith" Thsre
will be matinee this afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
THE NEW SENATORS.
Their Names and stopping Places In tie
CanIfal City.


Vice president Arthur. 704 Fourteenth ST. NV.
Allison, w. B. IoYa-Il24 Vermont avenue a. "
Anthony, H. g.. Rhode Island-1S57 Il street n. w.
Bayard F. Delay sre 715a S MAS AZ n; w.
Blair, II. w, New Hanpshire-2l5 East Capitol 81.
Brown, J. E., Georgia--MetroPolitan;
Burnside, A. E. Rhode Island-Is23 H street n. W.
Butler, NJ c.. South Caroliaa-3gZ7 Istroet n. W.
Cali, w., F1orida-National.
Camden, j. ", West Virginia-Ariinzton.
Cameron, A, WIseOnsin-lZl5 y street northwest.
COekereIl, 2. ~. Aiss0uri-sSo fifteenth ST. n v.
Coke, R., TexaS-915 q street northwest.
Conger, o. D., Miehigan-N2tional
Conkling. r. New York-7o4 Fourteenth ST. n ".
Davis, D., IIlinois-NatiOnaL
Davis. H. g., West Virginia-Arlington-
Dawes, H. l., Massachusetts, 18th st. n. ".
Edmunds, g. F., NermOnt-l4l1 Mass ay. n. ".
Edgarton, A j. National HO-el.
Frye W. p, 80 Fourteenth street northwest.
Fair, ]. G., SeRa,ia-Riggs House.
Farley, j. T., California-5l5 Fourteenth ST. n. W.
Ferry, L W, MieLigan-NstiOnal-
Garland, 4. H.. Arkansas-5l9 Second street L. ".
Gormap, A. p. Maryland
George, J. T., NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Groome, J. B., Marylsnd-Willards
Grover, L. F., OregOn-l414 K street northwest.
Hale, E. Maine-WOHmley's
Hampton, W., South Carolina Metropolitan.
Harris, l. g., TenneSSee-5l5 Eleventh street n. ".
Harrison, Ben. Indiana-Riggs.
Hawley. J. R., Connectcut-Sl2 G street Il. ".
Hill, Is. H., Georgia-21 Grant Place
Hill, y, P, ColoradO-Wormley's.
Hoar, g. F., AassachUsetts-Sl9I street n ".
ingalls,, j. J.-Hamilton House
Jackson, II. E, Tennessee-Ebbitt
Johnston, j. W.-l24 Massachusetts avenue 4 v.
Jonas, b. F., Observation-Disclosures.
Jones, c. W., FiOrida-l116 q street northwest
Jones, ]. p. Nevada-COr. y. ]. aY. and 3 ST. 6 V.
Kellogg, w. 2, Observation-Disclosures
Lamar, L. Q. c., Mississippi-9 D street northeast
Logan, J. 4. nlinOis-Sl2 Twelfth street n "
MeDil, J. W., Iowa-Ebbitt.
Mcmillan, S. j. R., MinneSota-2ll \. Capitol =.
MCPHERSON, J. R., New JerSey-l409 Mass Gv. I. ".
Malone, w. NiTginia-AriingtOn-
Maxey, 5. B., TeXas-iI3 Fourth street north west.
Miller, J. F., Observation-Disclosures.
Mitchell, J. l., Pennsylvania-729 18Th Sc. n. ".
Morgan, 7. J., Alabama-10l g street northwest.
Morrill,, j. S, VeTnOlt-COr. VI. ay. & n 81. n ".
PendletOn, G. H., ObiO-l301 K street northwest.
Platt, o. H.. Observation-Disclosures
Plstt, I. C., New York-ArlingtOn
Plumo Z. B., KanSas-1+JT street northwest.
Pugh, J. l., Alabama-MetrOpOlitan
Ransom, NJ w, North CarOlina-MetrOpaitau
Rollins. E H., New HampShire-l45 L CS5ltOi ..
salisbury, Eli, Delaware-WillardS.
Saunders, A., NebraSkG-RiggS.
Sawyer, F., Observation-Disclosures.
Sherman, j. OhiO-1319 L street northwest
Slater, j. H, OregOn-9l0 F street northwest.
Teller, HI. NJ, COlOrado-10ll II street northwest
Vance, Q. B. North Carolina-ArlingtO1-
Van Wyck, c. H., Nebraska-RiggS.
Vest, q. G., MiSsOuTi-6l0 Fourteenth street n. ".
Voorhees,, d. W., lndiana-250l Pa av. II. ".
Walker, J. D., Arkansas-720 Thirteenth 81 Il. ".
Williams, J. &, kentucKY-l405 Street n ".
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
A sehoo, Building wanted.

The petition presented yesterday to
the Commissioners of the District asking that one
of the school buildings for which appropriation
was recently made by Congress be located between
Twelfth and Sixteenth streets, north of Massa-
chusetts avenue, will be referred to the Board of
School Trustees The Commissioners acknowledge
the claims of that section for proper school priy-
eges to be not only just one, but one that is en-
titled to receive the attention of Congress in the
next appropriation for a suitable building of the
frst-class. The present appropriation was, how
ever, for some reason limited by the act of Con-
gress to that section of the city east of Tenth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
Another Druggist Take.

The thorough overhauling given by the
druggists to the recent manifesto of the Medical
Association has called forth such expressions from
the general public as there can be no misunder-
ing. prominent druggist said last night that the
propriety of calling meeting Of the College of
Pharmacy TO reply formally to the doctors ultima
tum had been discussed informally by members of
the college, but since the public had taken hand
in the matter through the daily press the impress
sion prevailed thatit would be infinitely better to
let the matter take its course. as it was evident
that this new party to the contest intended to
make short work of the adolescent Galens," who
were ambitious TO assume control not only of the
undertakes and grayediggers, but also OF the
DRUGGISTS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
An Easter Offering.

A very pleasant entertainment took
place at the Cooke mansion, In Georgetown, given
as an Easter Offering of one of the children's
classes of St. Johns Church. The programme con-
tanned two dramas, Jack Homer in which the
characters were sustained by little ones from four
to seven years of sge, and THE Goddess OF
Beauty represented by children aged from
seven TO thirteen. Music and recitations
followed, among which, ' The Drummer Boy" by
Miss May Williams, selections by Annie Lewis,
the ballad, Bessie, the Maid of Dundee" charm
ngly sung by Nettie Dodson, little miss of twelve
years. were most noticeable. The amount real
lied was quite handsome, and the children de-
serve the highest credit for their undertaking.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-08
A Young Texan Abroad.

Harry Mack, a young man from Texas,
now running shooting gallery in this city, was
fined $40 in the Police Court yesterday for an as
sault on Officer Jones. The alleged assault &C.
cured at the corner of Eighth and Z streets We'd
nesday night. Mack having had some words with
the officer, who was in citizens clothes, put MS
hand behind him and. in Texas style commanded
the officer to draw" The officer did draw, y
and got "a drop" on the bold young man. A
scufie ensued, and the Texan was finally taken TO
the station house, with the assistance of another
officer. Mack, when searched, had on a pistol
holster. Afterward a Smith & Wesson revolver
was found near the scene Of his scufle with Jones
Mack stated in the Police Court that in the country
whence he came they were accustomed TO draw
nistols and 10 draw them FAST