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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
MIR. BoUTELLE JUSTIFIED.
Documentary Evidence Of the Destruc-
tIon of the Portsmouth Dry Dock.

tion OF tne ROrtSmOuth Dry DOOR,
Congressman Boutelle yesterday sought, but
failed to obtain, leave to lay formally before
the House, apd to have printed in the Record,
certain citations from Official documents in
support Of his statement made last week relat-
ing to the destruction Of the dry dock at the
Portsmouth navy yard, Congressman Wise, of
Virginia, had declared In reply that the dry
dock had never been destroyed The citations
which Mr.. Boutelle offered are fourth numbeT,
OF which the following Is the substance
Mai. Gen, John f. Wool reported to the Sec.
rotary of War, under date Of Fortress Monroe,
May ~, 1862, that on the 18th he had visited
the navy yard and found all the workshops,
storehouses, and other buildings In ruins, hay.
ing been set on fire. by the rebels. who at the
same time partially blew up the dry dock"
~ Flag 0heer I. N. Goldsborough, of the
on May -, 1862, to the Secretary of the Navy
that he had visited the navy yard while the
property was still burning. He said NEARLY
e eWy, Is destroyed. OF the buildings the
The dock gates are all destroyed, and the pier
ends connected with the gates blown up TO a
partial degree, but otherwise the dock itself is
The next day Admiral Goldsboreugh reported
as follows: "The reports in the papers about
the navy yard at Norfolk are utterly and en-
ually than has been done would have been a
difficult task. Essentially II Ia in utter ruins"
Commodore Joseph Smith, chief of the bu.
renu OF yards and docks, in his annual report
said of the work at the Norfolk navy yard I:
"Ihe dry dock has been pumped out BY the aid
oftemporary pumps, so that It's condition could
be aseertained. The turning gates were de.
stroyed and the masonry about them consider
ably injured to the depth of about twenty feet
below the coping. The floating gate was seri.
ously injured by fire and powder; The
masonry at the entrance and below the points
twenty feet from the coping appears to be in.
jured The steam engine for pumping out the
dock was destroyed by the rebels,b but the pumps
were but slightly injured"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
SIGNAL OFFICE ACCOUNTS.
Alleged Unauthorized Expenditures for
TeIegraphing and buildings.

Mr.. Maynard, second comptroller of the
treasury, has made a report upon the adjust
ment and settlement of the accounts of the
disbursng officers of the signal service, which,
as he asserts, shows that many apparently
irregular and unauthorized disbursements have
been made The report says that from Sept
y, 1880, to March 10, 1884, It would appear that
inc e;XPendituIes for tslegTsphic services ag
vouchers are presented for this expenditure.
Vouchers are presented for the alleged rent of
wire from the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pnny between Washington and Cape May,
Norfolk, Lewes and Philadelphia, for several
years, at $4,000 per annum. No allowance
can be made for the rent of leased lines, and
no authority is shown to exist comforting power
upon the chief signal officer to rent private
lines Since 1873 over $3.50, 900 have been appro.
priated for the construction, maintenance,
&c, Of military telegraph lines; What lines
them, does not appear. Bills Misrepresentation
to and exhibition at the Paris Electrical Con-
gress of 1881 to the amount OF about SO 500 are
shown many of these bills were unauthorized.
From September 1880, to August, 1882, bills TO
the amount of over $4,000 for services of
civilian employees, experts, &C., In the Wash.
paid out Of the appropriation for the observa.
ton and report OF storms. Such expenditures
were unauthorized. Between July, 1882, and
Jan. l, 1884. there was expended over $4,000 in
the erection OF permanent buildings and struo.
lures. This expenditure was in violation of
section ll36 OF the Revised Statutes, which
prohibits the erection of permanent buildings
unless detailed estimates have previously been
approved by Congress. Many items appear
which were paid out of appropriations which
were not applicable TO their payment If author.
counts which have been filed with the account.
ing officers relating TO this service since Septem.
ber 1880. require an examination and adjust
ment and such of them as have been examined
examined,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

By an overwhelming popular vote its franchise
was made part OF the present State Constitution,
adopted December 2, A. ID. 1870
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION.

j. Warren Koifer, jr,, has been appointed
tourth'class postmaster In Kansas at u salary of
S25 year
L. ]. 0'Gavagan, OF Connecticut has been
appointed TO n 81 600 clerkship In the office of
the third assistant postmaster general.
There were fifteen dismissals from the patent
office yesterday of employees below the civil
service grades. They were principally watch
men and laborers.
The President has presented gold watches 10
Capt, Il. NJ. Hughes and Second Officer Edward
V, Roberts, of the British steamship Lord
Cough, for rescuing the crew of the American
schooner Chaptra IN December last,
The following fourth.class pOstmasters have
been appointed In Maryland, j. e. Dean,
Fountain Green, Hartford county, and Thomas
l.. Richardson, Hampton, baltimore county;
Mrs Mary q, Beale, Fairfield, Rockbridge
county, and Henry Coz, steelstayern, Augusta
county, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
The New Fitz.John Porter B,I,.

The House committee ON military affairs has
instructed Mr.. Wheeler to report favorably the
bill introduced by him 10 authorize the Presi-
dent to restore officers to the army In certain
cases. The bill contains long preamb 10 re-.
citing the action of the board of army officers
convened by the: President by order of April
~, 1873, to examine into the case of q late
major general of the United States volunteers
and brevet.brigadler general and colonel OF
the army who was tried by court.martial, and
declaring. that legislation Is needed to
the recommendations of such boards ofarmy
officers; therefore, that justice may be done, Il
Is provided that whenever a board ofarmy OFF,
GERS is convened by the President to examine
into and report upon q case in which an officer
OF the army has been dismissed or cashiered
from the service, and said board recommends
that the officer be restored to the Service;
the President is authorized to nominate, and
by and with the advice and consent of the Sen.
etc, to appoint said officer to the position In the
army of the United States of the same grade
and rank, together with all the rights, titles,
and privileges held by him at the time he was
dismi ssed or cashlered from the army
Section provides that whenever the presl.
dent restores an officer TO the army as provided
IN the first section of the act, he may, in his
discretion, place said officer on the retired list
OF the army in the same grade as that to which
he was appointed, the retired list being in.
creased in number to that extent and all con-
hlcting laws arc suspended so far Us they are
inconsistent with the provisions OF this act; but
pay, compensation, or allowance in any case
prior TO appointment under the provisions of
this act.
This bill is intended to cover the case of Fltz.
John Porter Only two members of the COM
mittee disagreed to the re port.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
A Gentle Stimulus

Is impaired to the kidneys and bladder by Hos.
letters stomach Bitters, which is most useful
in overcoming torpidity of these organs BE.
sides infuslng more activity into them, this
excellent tonic endows them with additional
vigor, and enables them the better TO undergo
the wear and tear of the discharging function
imposed upon them by nature. Moreover, as
they are the channel for the escape of certain
Impurities from the blood increases their use.
fulness by strengthening and healthfully slim
ulating them. In certain morbid conditions
of these important organs they fall into a
sluggish state, which Is the usual precursor of
disease. What, then, can be of greater service
than medicine which impels them to greater
activity when slothfll? No maladles are more
and a medicine which averts the peril should
be highly esteemed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
ST. JACOBS OIL will cure
All pains we endure;
Its power Is quick and sure.


Smoke was seen issuing from the windows Of
1922 Pennsylvania avenue at 1890 yesterday.
Officer Wceden entered the building and
rushed to the attic room of the house, occupied
by Commission Agent w. W. Gould, where he
found flames and smoke issuing from the
floor, walls and ceiling of the room, and chill.
dren unConcernedly playing with toys, with
matches strewn around them. The alarm was
sounded, and the fire department promptly
responded and soon eXtinguished the flames
The building is owned by the Elliott estate,
controlled by Commissioner Webb, and the
damages will probably not exceed $500. The
damage done to the furniture of Mr.. Gould
will also amount to $500. Fears were enter.
tained that the fire would extend to the quar-.
termaster generals Office; which, however, the
fire department prevented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
Silver Before the coinage Committee.

The House committee on coinage, weights,
and measures yesterday began the considera-
ton of the silver question. The discussion took
very wide range, reference being made to
money Free coinage resolutions were intro
duced by Mr.. Lanham and Mr.. Scott, of Penn
sylvania; and by Mr.. Bynum, for the substitu-
ton Of coin certificates for gold or silver
should be further discussed and opinions
sought from different persons interested in the
question until Feb. 10, when tho committee
win proceed to consider the distinct PROPOSE
lions now before them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

Sidney Clark, an ex.member of the Kansas
legislature, appeared before the House com.
mittee on territories yesterday in advocacy Of
Representative Weaver's bill for the creation of
the territory Of Oklahoma. Mr.. Clark said that
the public land strip should be taken under
affairs any crime could be Committed there
without fear of punishment Capt Couch, of
Oklahoma boomer fame, was present but did
not address the committee. The committee
will not hear further argument on the Dakota
question, but win examine all printed briefs
submitted to them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
TRAHELER,a (lnrnr-
49,, ~ EFFECT JAN. Il, 1850.

TEE GREAT PENNsYLvANIA ROUTE TO
I boHR M1E Tb NEST VIZ A Nn s0yTHwEsT.
sTEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT RoUiP.
~ IN EFFECT JAN. II. 1880.
TRAINS LEAVE wksHiNGfoN from sta,,op.
corner 9Th and d sts., "a followsi
For Pitts6urg and The West, chicago Limited TX.
Fast Line O;5O a. m. daily 10 Cincinnati and ~
Louis with Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg 70 Gin.
Saturday, 10 Chicago, with Sleeping Car Altoona
70 Chicago; Chicago and Cincinnati Express, az
40 ?. m. daily, with Sleeping Cars washington to
Express with through sleepen for Louisville and
s., louis. Pacific. Express 10 p. m. daily for
rlsburg 70 Chicago and Cleveland.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
10. Eor Ere, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Nj
agara, 10 p m; daily, except Saturday, with Pal-
ace Cars Washington TO Rochester.
n For Wllliamsport, Lock Haven, and Elmira at
For New, York and me East, 7.l6, o, and IL
a. M, ago, 10, and 1l:2O p. m, on Sunday,
Express OF Pullman Parior Cars, 0;4O a. m. and
800 p. m. daily, except sunday.
Dor Boston without change, 200 p. m, every day.
at Jersey city with boats Of BrooEiyn InnsS.
saotding direct transfer TO Fulton street, avoiding
double feTriage across New York city,
For PHILADELPHIA, 7:1b, o, and ii a. M, 2, 400,
q ~ oo and go p M On Sunday a. M,
press, $40 a. m. and 800 p. M, daily, except sum
For baltimore, $50, 716, n, $40, $50, IL a.
Il:20 ?. N, on Sunday, o, $50 ii a. M, 2, AGO,
0, gao 10, and IL 30 p. IN.
For pope's Creek Line, 7!16 a. m. and $40 p. m.
daily except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 7;15 and o a. M, 1905, and a:27
?. N. daily, except Sunday. Sunday, o a. m. and
ago y. IN,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsBURG RAIL.
NAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
For AleIandria, o, Z, p:25, 11:Ol, and 1875 A.,
M, 900, 4'2o, $3.50, COL, 800, and 1872 D. m.
On sunday, at o, O:25, 11:Ol q. M, 800 y. IN.
For Richmond and the South, o aud III .Ol a. IN,
daily, and $3.50 y: IN. daily except Sunday
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington Goa
9, 10, lO1Oa. M, l, 800, 3;23, biO, 7:a5, AND
lO;42 p; M, and 1910 midnight except Monday,
On sunday a. and 1O1O a. M, ZOO and lO:42 p.
Tickets and information Mt the ONCE, northeast
corner OF Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue and ut the station, where orders can be len
for the checking Of baggage TO destination from
hotels and residences.
CHAs. x. PUGH, General NJ mayer,
]. X. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Chas. A. saywood of Ipswich, Mass,
and Henrietta W. Taylor. of this city; Edward
Marlow, of this city, and Mary a. smith, OF
Laurel, Nd; VIM. Penn and Mary J.. Will.
Jams, both Of Alexandria, Va; J. 1, Loving and
Fanny Hart, A. i. Huntington and Fannie +.
G. s. Reynolds and Mary A. Casey, Robert
Evans and Mary :DlXon, Charles H. Stone, OF
Montgomery county, Md, and Lizzie Canning,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

The Secretary of the Interior has decided
that patent cannot issue under the first section
Of the act of April 81, 1876, to one who comes
within its provisions, when paten: had previ-
the rule laid down by Secretary SEIZURE, who
held that the act was mandatory and that pat.
ent must issue to the settler, notwithstanding
previous issue of patent to the railroad com
Dany,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

Sad Accident to Mrs. John s. Barbour.
Mrs. Barbour the wife Of Hon. John s. Bar
bour, chairman of the House District com.
mittee. was found at tho bottom of the stair
way In her house, on b street northeast, about
$50 o'clock Wednesday night. She was picked
up in an unconscious condition and re-
mains so. II Is supposed that she trlpped up
and fell down the stairs. She has never been
subject to sudden attacks of illness of any kind
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

The Secretary of the Treasury has notified the
Secretary of State that the rumor that CHAMBERS
and farcy prevail among horses in the vicinity
Of Montreal is not we'll founded, the fact being
that the only disease existing among horses in
that country Is a species of epi2ootic, or re.
semblanco thereto, of which there are only n
few Q0Rps
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
River and Harbor improvements.

The House committee on rivers and harbors
yesterday heard arguments by Representative
Reed upon improvements of York and Port
by Representative Dingley upon Rockland
harbor, Me-: by Messrs. Lonnds and Miller. of
South Carolina, on Wingah bay, $, c., i'm
nroypmnnts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
The National Republican" in virginia.

House OF REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Jan. "a, 1Ss6-To THE RE-
PuBLICANs OF THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL Dis.
TRICT OF VIRGINIA: The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
having been Endorsed by the Republican men,
bers OF the legislature OF Virginia as worthy of
the support and patronage of the Republicans
of Virginia, take great pleasure in commend
ing the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, to my friends in
the second district and to their favorable con-
sideration and generous support.
The commanding position occupied by the
REPUBLICAN at the national capital must prove
of great advantage TO our party in the coming
congressional campaign in Virginia, Yours,
very truly, II. LIBBEY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

The chiefoi the bureau of statistics reports
that the total values OF the exports of mer.
1885, were $685., SiG. 500, and for the twelve
months ended Dec. 81, 1884, S7i0, 1906 2s. q de-
crease of 500, 5l9,S72. The values OF the imports
forllsSl 1928, 26l $50 q decrease Of 81, 7lO85l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

THE MAYORS MEssAGE.-AIay we be par.
dOned for requesting the mayor TO incorporate
most prominent Citizens have been cured of
rheumatism, neuralgia, aud kindred com.
plants, by Salvation on and that he recon.
mend this valuable medicine to be kept in
every family
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

COTTON dull; mlddling, 9Lc.
FLOUR firm, with good demand; Howard
street and western super, s2.626D3.00; do. extra,
S325@i00; do. family, 81. 256g4.75; city mills
super, S2.50@3O0; do extra, s3,506Di.l do.
Rio brands, s4G26Di75; Patapsco family, $40;
do. slperlative patent, 1915.
WHEAT-Southern nomlnally steady; west
ern higher and dull; southern red, 90@g3c; do
amber, 0i@97c; No. 2western winter red spot
S7s1c bid; January, STl1c bid; February, S7I30
ST5Ic March, S9l1@S01lc; May, 9211ED93l5c
CORN-Southern nominally steady; western
easier and active; southern white, 100000; do.
yellow, 10000; western mixed, spot, Hottie;
January, .471E@4714c; February, 4619@46i4c;
steamer, 4i1S6D4411o.
OATS higher and firm; southern, 3S@42c;
western white, 40@42c; do. mixed, 3G93Sc;
Pennsylvania, 3S6D42c.
RYE quiet at 6S(970c.
HAY steady and quiet; prime to choice west.
ern, Sli006DSl700.
PROVISIONS dull; mess pork, $40. 75@ll 90;
bulk meats, shoulders, and clear rib sides,
packed, 43s9614c. Bacon 81 shoulders ,615ei
clear rib sides, G51c; hams, l0R@llc. Lard
refined, 714@711c. Butter quiet; western packed,
l4@2Oe; creamery, 25G32c. Eggs lower at 300
2lc; limed, 14@l5c. Petroleum steady; refined,
COFFEE dull; Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair,
75I0S14c.
SUGAR easier; A soft, 6I5c copper refined
WHISKY steady at s1.l9@1.2O.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 27.-Virginla Is, consoll.
dated, 81; new l0.i0s, 80; new 80, 59}s North
Carolina 6s old, 1857 bid to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
DIED.

RITTER on Wednesday morning, January 81,
1880, elizabeth, wife Of Nathan Ritter aged
73 wears.
Funeral Thursday, tho 2Sth Instant at o'clock
m, from 1923 81, N. W. Relatives and friends
invited to attend. mterment at New Haven, Conn.
wADswORTH.-On Wednesday evening, Janu.
AIRY ~, 1886 at ESQ O'Clock, EVELYN WILLING,
widow OF the late Craig w. WadswoTth, Of GeneseG,
MY,
Funeral services at Genesee, N. y, Saturday
January 80, 1886.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
The Cost of Police Protection.

Commissioner Edmonds does not counte-
nance an increase ofthe police force, on account
of the inability of the District to meet the obll-
cations that would arise thereby.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28

The following list OF the most active stocks dealt
by Messrs. Bell Co., bankers, No. 1437 Pennsyl-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
CAPITAL PRIZE, t75, 900.
1000 Tickets at Five Dollars each. Fraction,
in ffths, in proportion.
TIsr nv


Application for rates 10 clubs should be made
only to the ONCE OF the Company, In New Orleans.
For further information, write clearly giving full
address
Postal Notes, Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange In ordinary letter. Currency by
addressed NJ, A, DAuPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
,,I N N No.. -, ,,.,,,h,. AM, 49,.
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THE MARKETS.
Decided Dizziness In stocks - Wheat
Reaches the Top Figure.

Reaches the Top Figure.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27--Tho stock market has
again drifted into decided dullness, the stotal
sales being limited to 255,3s5 shares, decrease
from yesterday Of about III 900 shares and
from the day preceding Of 10000 shares The
active stocks were the same which have led
this market for some time past, but tho trans.
actions In Iackawanna to-day although the
highest on the list, were less than half rs large
as yesterday. The extreme fluctuations, with
few exceptions, were within range of less
than per cent. of the closing prices this even
ing, showing very small change rs compared
with yesterday, being about equally divided
between advances ane declines OF less than y
per cent, with few exceptions most Consplc-
nous among which is New York and New Eng
land. which developed decided strength The
Money on call continues easy at ~ to 2
per cent, the last loan being at2. Sterling ex.
change quotations were advanced to-day from
H.S7 to si,S7l4 for 60-day bills and $3.50 to
l.s9lI for demand. Posted rates Sass for
G0.day bills and $3.50 for demand. There is
duh and ilrm. State bonds have been dull and
steady.
Treasury balances-coin, sl53.GOI,37Oi cur.
rency, N6lsS,T11.
WHEAT REACHES THE TOP FIGURE.
CHICAGO, Jan. 27-The bulls had the call in
wheat during most Of the session to-day, rush
ing the price of May delivery up at one time
TO IS cents, the top figure current for several
weeks. May wheat opened ut 81 but on re-
port that exporters in New York were selling
out, Il declined rapidly to SG3s. AT s61a there
was heavy buying by large spectators, which
had the effect OF checking the decline. About
noon the reports of anticipated trouble In form.
| ing the British ministry were made public, and
values advanced rapidly. The other cereals
and provisions were very quiet all day. Corn
| followed the course of wheat
Quotations OF Wednesdays Stock Sales.
| The following have been furnished by Bateman
Co, bankers, 1a11 street, being the most active
stocks In the New York exchange;
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-28
b. DUNHAM. General Manager =: , BaitiS %;
AND OHIO RAILWAY.

CHEsAPEARE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
(Leaye b. a p. Depot, Sixth and streets)
z A. M.-For all way stations, Lexington Ky
Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, and 81,
Louis. Daily except Sunday N'N W.
IL A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point Comfort,
and Norfolk. Daily except sunday.
b:3O 7. M..tor Louisville, Cincinnati, st. Louis,
and Chicago connecting for all points West
Northwest, and Southwest. Fast Express
Sdaily)j does not stop for local business.
Through Pullman service TO Louisville and
For tickets and information apply to O. 4 o. rail-
way ONCE, 613 Pennsylvania avenue, under Ma
tionnl Hotel; Virginia Midland railway Office Col
Pennsylvania avenue, and b & T. station.
Telephone call, 66S-3.
II. W. FULLER,
FRANK TRIGG, As'"''