Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1867-10-16

              THE MORNING JOURNAL. VOL. XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1S0T. NO. 91. KKAD1MO PIATTEH EVERY PAGE TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. A ew Versiou of the Bogus 7-30. New Yqrk, Oct. 15. A Washington special says au individual lu W ashlugton,;who 19 supposed to be posted In treasury matters, avers that it is his believe that tbe spurious counterfeit 7-30 bonds were manufactured inside the treasury build-lujr, by means of duplicate Impressions In lead of the original. Denied. Secretary McCulloch denies the truth of the report that the New York Metropolitan Hoard is to be abolished. ;eu. Grant for PresidentEx-Gor. An drew for Vice President. The Times's special says : A leading Radical member of Congress, from Massachusetts, a strong advocate of Impeachment, to-day announced himself In favor of General Grant for the Presidency, nud said he was ready to put the most entire faith in him. The question of Vice President, too, Is not neglected, nnd the name of John A. Andrew, of Alassa-chusetts, is very frequently mentioned as a most lie man for the second place. Treasury Matters. The Treasury Department is still busily engaged examining the bonds on hand, for the purpose of discovering If there are any more of the counterfeit 7-30s. The Department learned to-day that several banks -throughout the country have been victimized by the hypothecation of these counterfeit bonds, by unknown parties. v.st. Poittniaster-General Skinner Dangerously in. First Assistant Postmaster-General Skinner is lying here dangerously ill. He has ,bccn lu the Postoffice Department for over ; fifty consecutive years. Suit for Libel. Lawyers have arrived here to-day from New. York to Institute suit against a Washington daily for $50,000 damages for alleged libel on Mrs. John Deau of New York, formerly Mrs. Boker, whose marriage will be remembered by many. ' The President on the llenioval of Mr. Stanton. The Post's Washington special says : The following Is a statement of the President's views relative to the case of Mr. Stanton ; and its publication here this morning was authorized by him. Whoever shall take the place, will receive an appointment on sight as Secretary of War, vice E. M. Stautou removed ; for it is the purpose of Mr. John-son to make an absolute removal of Stanton . under the law as it existed prior to the passage of the Tenure of Ottlce bill, which Is to be . held unconstltutlotal. In this opinion Mr. Stanton concurred when the bill was passed, u:ul himself prepared part of the veto message denying the right of Congress to pass such an uct. The removal of Stanton having been accomplished In the manner indicated, the President will simply send his message to the Seunte nominating A. or B. to be Secretary of War. By this it is expected, iu case the .nomination is rejected, possibly Mr. Stanton may be reinstated, but being out of otllce, lie will be compelled to seek legal .remedy, by mandamus, or any other mode, If there be any other poluted out bv law. This will bring the question of the fenurc-of-Of-lice Act before the Supreme Court of the United States for adjudication, and by its decision the right of Stanton to hold the office will be decided. Under the old law, the Executive had the power to suspend or remove, nnd the suspension of Stanton was adopted, iorme unie oeing, out oi an abuudant caution, and iu order that the act might also be within the terms of the Tcnure-of-Olllce bill, but it was, in the first Instance, the purpose ol the President to make an absolute removal of Stanton, sooner or later. WASHINGTON. The President's Versiou of Geucral slier man's Missiou. Washington, Oct. 15. The Republican says that the President pronounces the statements, relative to Gen. Sherman, contained lu the Boston Advertiser's Washington dispatches, to be wholly false, and that Uen. Sherman's mission was wholly upon our Indian ufl'alrs. ' Confederate Ex-4'oiu. Harrou Pardoned. The President has, upon the recommendation of Gov. Pelrpont nnd Attorney General . Stanbery, pardoned Samuel Barron, of Va., mi ex-commodore of the Confederate navy. ' Circular from the Treasury Department. The following circular was Issues this forenoon : TnEAsinv Depautmest, Washington, October 15, 1807. J The Department Is prepared to give 15-20 bonds of 1S07 in exchange for 7-110 notes, the lutcrcst to be charged ou the bonds and allowed on the notes up to the time of their con-. - version. The notes to be forwarded to the Assistant Treasurer at New York, aud tho Department . here, at the risk and expeuse of the holders, and the bonds to be returned at the risk and exiwnse of the Deparment. Signed, H. McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury. MARYLAND. Hevlnw of the Irian laud Mlllil. Baltimore, Oct. 15. Gov. Swaun.wlth his stnff, to-day reviewed the First Division or the Maryland National Guards. Mai. Gen. Bowermau command I nir. There were In line two battalions cavalry, two companies artillery, without guns, and seven regiments Infantry, comprising 5,000 m o.nwj men. CLEVELAND. fen. Sheridan at Cleveland. Cleveland. Oct. 15. Gen. Phil. Sliprldnn nnaspd tlirnmrh Mo city, en routt to Columbus and the West, this evening, no was moi at mo epot oy an enthusiastic Crowd. Ha tlmnkiwl tlmm far tln welcome, and with cheers for the hero, he was on. NEW YORK. New Yokk, Oct. 15. Republican City Convention. The Radical Republicans of this city last night nominated candidates for the Convention, aud Joshua G. Abbe for the oftlce of Sheriff, and Mai. James L. llaggerty for the office of County Clerk. The balance of the county ticket was not nominated, the Convention breaking up at midnight. Embezzler Arrested. Warren M. Kip, an employee of the American Express Company, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling a large amount of the Company's funds. Gcu. Sheridan at Buffalo Bogus Seven-Thirties.Buffalo, Oct. 15. General Sheridan arrived here last evening by the New York Central and was received at the depot by a large concourse of citizens, Mayor Wells, General Barry aud others. In reply to an address of welcome, he made a short speech of thanks. He was also presented by the Fenian Colonel Hay with a Fenian address of welcome, to which he replied In a quiet tone and In ordinary phrase. He left for the Falls last night aud returns to this city this forenoon, and leaves about noon for the West. Our Buffalo Banks and Brokers have got about $15,000 of the bogus Seven-thirties so far. Meeting of Railroad Managers. The Express says: There was a very large meeting of railroad managers to-day. Nearly all of the principal Western roads aud Great Trunk Hues were represented. There was a long discussion on various topics, and the feeling between the East and West was not of the most harmonious character. It was Informally agreed to advance freights, but the time was not set, although the Urst of November was generally concurred lu. The Trunk lines demanded their pro rata of passenger fares, but the Western roads did not agree to do this, although their representatives were willing to yield the point in regard to freights. We understand that the Presidents of the Erie, New York aud Pennsylvania Central roads have determined to keep their pro rata share out of the money collected. Financial. The amount of 8 per cent, certificates Issued In exchange for compound notes Is $1,-280,000, aud the amount redeemed $22,00. The amount of 3 per cent, certificates Issued thus far is $5,500,000. The conversion ot'7-30 notes Into 5-20 bonds has commenced in earnest, and to-day over one mill Ion were changed at the sub-treasury. The Yellow Fever at New Urlcaus. The following dispatch was received In this city to-day : New Orleans, Oct. 15. To Wm. P. Concern tfc Co., Kfew York: The epidemic is declining. Please notify all parties making collections to stop. We have enough funds to carry us through. Signed J. F. Cadwei.l, Secretary Howard Associaclou. niuiidanius Ordered. Judge Sutherland, of the Supreme Court, to-day ordered a peremptory mandamus, at the instance of a stockholder in the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, requiring them to exhibit such books as they have, showing the present stockholders. Registration Railroad Meeting. Registration for the State election commenced to-day, but as yet Is not very heavy. A public meeting, in favor of an International cheap freight railroad, will be held at Cooper Institute on Thursday evening. Among the speakers are ex-Gov. Fletcher, of Missouri ; ex-Gov. Andrew, of Massachu-setts; and Josiah Qulncy, of Boston. Jerome Park Races. The Jerome Park races commenced this af ternoon, with a very large attendance. The hurdle race, lor all ages, 1?. miles, over six hurdles, was won by Julius Tycoon, and the second by Leatherlungs. Zera, Red Bird and Ncgrlta also run, the latter fell and threw his rider heavily. Time 3:55'.;. ihe handicap for all ages, V miles, was won by Enchantress, Local second. Luther, Turllue, Climax, Earring and Captain Moore, also ran ; Captain Moore came in first, but was ruled out on a charge of foul riding. Time 3:13 The third race was for a premium of 000. mile heats, was closely contested. Redwing and Clement each won a heat. General Mc- Mahon won two heats and the race. Time l:40a4 last heat 1:53," rourtti Knee, sweepstakes, for two year olds, Bcaston beat Northumberland. Time 151. EATON. Affray iu a Circus A Youug f.udy Killed Cincinnati, Oct. 15. A disturbance occurred lu French's circus athatou, Preble county. Ohio, lastnlaht. during which, a man named Wm. Thomas, ureu uc me ring master, missing him, but the ball struck a youug lady named Campbell, killing horlustuutly.the ball passing through iter ureasi. MONTANA. Two Companies of Militia Desert. New Yohk, Oct. 15. Late advices from Montana state that two companies of mounted militia, under Capt. Hughes ad deserted. It Is supposed they Intend depredatlngon the road between Mon-tuna and Colorado. A thousand dollars Is offered for the capture of Capt. Hughes. - MISSOURL From tho Indian Commission, St. Louis, Oct. 15. A dispatch from Fort Lamed, on the 12th, announces the arrival there of tho Indian Commissioners, all well. They were to push directly on to Medicine Lodge Creek, where the Grand Council Is to be held. . MASSACHUSETTS. Held for Manslaughter. BosTON,:Oct. 13. The Massachusetts constables who were arrested In Springfield ou .Saturday night, for killing an alleged rioter at Wcsttleld, have all been held In $5,000 ball, to answer lhe charge of ttMnrtatijjhter. City IVIntterss. Reading Matter on Every Page Want Column on Third Page. At the meeting of the Union Club, last night, Gen. H. B. Banning, of Mount Vernou, was present and entertained the Club with a good speech. Peksonal. H. C. Silsbee, of Seneca Falls, N. Y., the manufacturer of Sllsbee's Steam Fire Engines, with which our Fire Department Is provided, is in the city. Sent to the Lunatic Asylum. Elizabeth Busch, an Insane woman, aged 38 years, and a native of Columbus, was sent to the Lunatic Asylum by Judge Pugh. Her Insanity was proven by Dr. John B. Schuller. Turners' Association. The Turners had a very pleasant time at their Sociable, given on Monday evening, at their Hall, In Hes-senauer's building, on High street. Their friends ask that such occasions may be often repeated. Geo. F. Fowleh, Columbus Bazaar, at the old stand of Selleck & Co., has Demorest's Fashion Monthly for November. It Is " full of Fashions, Music, Poems, Stories, and other Brilliant Novelties," and will of course receive the early attention of the ladles. Fowler Is ahead of everybody, and starts off well. Commencement op the Duamatic Season. We are Informed that Mr. W. H. H. Darwort, having leased the Athcneum, will open on Saturday evening, October 20, with a brilliant array of dramatic talent. "Old Drury" Is now being thoroughly renovated and put In repair for the comfort and convenience of the lovers of the drama, and we bespeak lor the manager a brilliant season. This old and favorite place of amusement will hereafter be known as the "State Street Theater." CITY COUNCIL. The Mcolson Pavement Reports from the City Civil Engineer and the Committee ou Highways Final Settlement with Robert McClcliaud, the Contractor. Tuesday Evening, Oct. 15. The City Council was called to order pursuant to adjournment Mr. Comstock In the chair. Preseut Messrs. Armstrong, Becky, Bergen, Careu, Chadwick, Comstock, Donaldson, Fell, Gaver, Jaeger, Kammerer, Naghten and Toll 13. On motion, the regular order of business was dispensed with. The City Civil Engineer submitted the following report : To the Honorable City Council : The City Civil Euglneer reports that the Wooden Block pavement, on High street from North Public lane to a distance of 125 feet South of the South side of Friend street, has been completed by the contractor, R. McClcllau, In accordance with the terms of the contract for the same. ' The following is the final estimate, or total cost of the work, exclusive of the patent fee, viz : 17,808 cubic yards excavation at 75c $13,3.10 IK) 33,S square yards Mock pavement at J2 28 . . 70,703 04 1,301 lineal teet of new curb furnished and set at 30c 390 30 175 lineal feet of o'd curb set at 5e S 75 Extra crossings 400 00 Installation To-night. We trust thut our citizens will remember that Rev. H. M. Robertson Is to be Installed as the Pastor of Westminster Church this evening. The ceremonies will commence at 7JJ o'clock, and wo anticipate that they will be more than usually Interesting. We were present last night at the rehearsal of the Quartette, composed of Miss Emma J. Lathrop, Miss Lizzie M. Geah, Mr. W. II. Lott, and Mr. H. W. Frlllman. Their selections are composed of Quartettes and Trios, from Mozart, Baumbach, Yon Weber and Beethoven. These pieces are very fine, and all who know the ladies and gentlemen who compose the Quartette, know that, under the direction of Prof. Cherrler, they will sing beautifully. County Commissioners. At the meeting of the County Commissioners yesterday, Messrs. Koerncr, Barbee and Edwards were present. The following bills wore allowed : Peter Schart, for repairing locks In Jail, $1.1; P. A. Schlapp, material for and work on Court House, f'138 C5; William Domlgan, for boarding prisoners, $1,210 50. Bounty Bonds of $100 eath, payable on the 10th day of March, 1808, were issued to William Anderson and George Amert. The County Auditor was directed to draw a warrant on tho County Treasury for $50, in favor of Marshal Murphy; also $50 In favor of Mayor Bull, for fees iu criminal cases wherein the State failed. These allowances are lor all ciises up to Sept. 1, 1807. Death ok a Pkintkk. Mr. John A. Glenn, a compositor, who was connected with our printing department, died early yesterday morning, alter a short Illness with the yellow fever. Ills remains were accompanied to their last resting place yesterday evening by his friends and the New Orleans Typographical Uulon, of which he was a member. -Mr. Glenn was aged 2:1 years, and was a liatlve of Columbus, Ohio, where his father, mother aud several other relatives are now living. When the war broke out he set uslde the composing stick und shouldered the musket In defense of the Federal Hug and the cause of freedom. After three years service he was honorably discharged. He then applied to our office for employment, and remained with us until he was taken with the dreadful disease. During his stay In our midst, he earned the affections of all by his amiable disposition and gentlemanly deportment. As a printer, he was a fair representative of the " Art Preservative of all Arts." We condole with his relatives In their great loss. X. O. Tribune, Oct 11. Mr. John A. Glenn was a son of Alexander II. Glenn, and was well known lu this, his native city. He was born ou the 4th of April, 1814, and at the time of the breaking out of the great rebellion, although young lu years, he was old In patriotism, and enlisted as a pilvate lu Capt. Well's compauy "C," llilth Reg. O. V. I. At tho battle of Chlckumanga young Glenn distinguished himself by seizing the colors, when dropped by the color-bearer, on the last day of that terrible conlllct, and bore them steadily at the head of his rcgl nicnt amid the storm of shot and shell. At the battle of Kenesaw mountalu a frag' mrut of shell gave Glenn a wound In tho leg which for a long time threatened amputation. For many months ho was aftlleteil with this wound and was not able to again return to his regiment. A (cw months since he went to New Orleans, where he remained until his death. His friends In this city wilt regret to hear of his untimely death, and his relatives have their heartfelt sympathies. v Total uo,918 08 PROCEEDS OF HIGH STKEET EXCAVATION. Amount collected by Itemmy 91,720 18 Amount unpaid 1,117 05 Total proceeds ; 2,8:)8 10 Out of which has been paid for Superintendence, $581 ; Tickets, $7,00 ; Overhaul, $45. Total amount expeuded $(iyy. Balance to credit of property owners provided the amount unpaid is assumed by the City. $2,-205.10.Leaving cost $88,712.09 Of which, Street II. K. Co. in to pay 5,757.00 Leaving for assessment $82,953.1)9 The total assessment to be equally assessed on the property abutting on said part of High street, is ten dollars, eighty -eight cents and thirty-seven one-huudredths of a mill (10.88 87-100) per foot front, of which $G per foot front has already been assessed by partial assessments. Respectfully, II. W. Jaegek, City Civil Engineer. Columiils, Oct. 15, 1807. Mr. Jaeger submitted the following report from the Committee on Highways : lb the Honorable City Council of Columbm : The Committee on Highways beg leave to submit to your honorable body the following report ot tne cost and expenses of building the Wooden Block pavement, in the roadwav of High street, from North Public lane to a point one hundred and twentv-tlve feet south ot Friend street, as follows, to-wlt : 17,808 yards of excavation at 75c Der vard 813.35(1 00 M.tm yards of block pavement ut $2 28 per r'"W 70,703 04 1,.'1 feet of curbing furnished and set at 3oo per yard mt .1n 17.i feet of oldourbing reset at 5c per yard.... 8 75 r'or extra cimsinirs 400 INI l'aid Jacob lloswell for superintending pavement 102 00 P.iid J. 8. Tint for superintending gravel-in. &c 134 00 raid J. P. kemmy for superintending and de livering gravel, uirt ana Dnildent and keeping account of same 255 no Fov tickets for an account of deliveringgraveU 7 00 Total ftil.5011 IK) Amount paid Burke for hauling over half mile. 45 00 Total J1,JM m The following is a statement of the num ber of yards of gravel, dirt, &c, sold, for which cash was received by the City Clerk: Purchasers. Yards. Cts. nr. Y'd. Am't. (' BarcunJc Co E. Selback J. llauman C. Seber Mr. Hick Slo L. Lehman ,1. Stewart ,1'ilin Btcintcin lli'itenstein and others 14 H. 1:. Noble ll.ilm ( 0 Linderand others llirhel, Schenely 4e others.. 11. 1 . ijinan Same S. Allriiht Peter Klini Peter Hchart Hare, Kchcnck anil others,. rat. i.unn , Hill and others tool ( 'omnany Cain 4c Abel Say & Smith T. 'anirnn f. Piatt Johiillhleu 001 (,'. barker Anderson to Coyle.... Murphy ,- Mcl'abe... '1'. tun- t M. Ilmke Same ILillenluuh Tutu) cash collected by J. P. Humray $1,720 15 Of this amount the City Clerk has received 1,0(14 DO, leaving a balance of 55 85 In Remmy's hands. From this amount has been paid thu lollowillg Jacob Boswell ;,, jioj on J. S. Tulls 1.14 on J. P. Kemmy a -,4 no Ticket ; mi Michael llilrke, for hauling over ft mile 45 oil 1357 - 20 $270 20 30 40 12 (N) 137 10 13 Jo 30 111 , 3 00 310 20 1)2 00 II 40 4ii 30 30 6 00 55 So 10 Ml M S 28 20 o 10 A 00 140 ,10 4J no 00 30 18 00 311 ,10 9 00 450 15 7 jmi 05 15 4j 2.1 Mi 15 9 00 33 15 4 05 400 15 60 (Hi 100 15 15 (Ml 1 50 15 22 50 128 15 jo 2!W 15 43 05 li(i 15 u 00 120 15 18 00 73 15 10 !IJ 3873 , 13 . 580 05 001 15 IK) GO WI4 15 1211 00 141 20 28 00 UKi 30 40 80 I 15 H 00 1 W 15 37 50 30 23 7 50 i so oo Total i33 (Ml Unving a balance of )1031 30 The following amounts, on account of material furnished by the said Remmy, ou said street, arc tine and unpaid : Yards, lit. pr. Y'd. Am't. Peter Murphy ;.ii 15 $110 85 JohnMK'abe ;,vi 13 112 30 Chris. Kammerer... tai HO 18 mi rlOh Htrwt 450 40 182 40 Hlxthrttreet 4114 411 Ml 00 Wm. Usmin 21 boulders, 93 t 15 Itoliert Prlco Ill " 30 3 (81 Andrew Murphy II " J5 (pd.lSOo Kmil (Mbaah Jo 25 3 00 ('has. Mrnary j.ki 10 25 00 John Dulfey 30 " 15 ? 30 City of Columbus 35o " 13 J.U 80 Cltr ol Coliimbos J8l " so 84 30 City of Columbus 408 " 23 140 4o I.. M, C. ft X. IU R 30- " 0 00 W.Me lou.l ill dirt, 13 4.13 Mrs. Kaight 6 boulders, 3 I 80 John U Gill R " 1 80 John U dill 8 irmvcl, .10 340 0. Ilreyrofle .1 boiddrs, Jo 0 00 ToUl Vl.lU US Total paid and ttnpald 10 It will be seen on examination of the figures that while the Engineer shows and accounts to Kolwrt McClellaud for 17,808 yard of excavation, there appears to have beeu sold and accounted for but 15,558 loads or yaids, making a difference between the amount that came off of said street and the amount sold of 2,250 loads or yards. Your committee would recommend, Iu order that there may be no delay upoa the part of the city In passing the proper assessment ordinance for the payment of the balauee due Robert McClelland, that the above sum of 1,117 05 be paid the city, and that the City Attorney proceed by law or otherwise to collect the same and pay it Into the City Treasury. Your committee take occasion to bear testimony to the very faithful manner iu which, Robert McClellaud has fulfilled his contract with the City of Columbus, both as to material used aud the prompt manner with which the work has beeu completed. Fred. Jaeger, L. Donaldson, J. S. Beeky, W. H. Gavek, Theo. Comstock. Mr. Fell moved that the report of the Committee be accepted and published, which was agreed to. Mr. Jaeger Introduced an ordinance making a full and final assessment upon the owners of real estate abutting on High street, from North Public Lane to a point 125 feet south of Friend street, which was read the first time. On motion of Mr. Jaeger, the rules were suspended and the ordinance read the second time by Its title. Mr. Fell, from the Committee ou Ordinances, reported back the above ordinance, which was read the third time and passed yeas 14. Mr. Jaeger submitted a contract signed by Robert McClelland, accepting of the terms of the ordinance. On motion of Mr. Donaldson, the bond was accepted, and ordered to be entered upon the jouraal. On motion, the Council adjourned until Mo nday. evening. Starling Medical College. The regular course of Lectures In Starling Medical College has commenced, and we are gratified to learn that the number of students already in attendance, gives promise of a much larger class than has for many years attended this institution. The enlargement of the corps of Instructors by the appointment of Dr. Peck, of the Lunatic Asylum, to the chair of Insanity j Dr. R. M. Denlg to that of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology , aud Dr. S. Tur-ney, of Clrcleville, to that of Physiology and Institutes of Medicine, together with the increased facilities for Imparling Instruction, derived from hospital and other arrangements, has not been without influence in attracting students to this locality. That the professors are men of ability, deeply Imbued with the responsibility of their position and alive to tho proper performance of the duties which devolve upon them as teachers, Is evinced in the highly respectable position occupied In tho professional ranks by those who have from time to time graduated at Starling Medical College. The entire relief of the College from all pecuniary embarrassments, enables the faculty to ofl'erstudents much greater Inducements than heretofore ; this, with the healthfulness of our city, Its social and other advantages, cannot do otherwise than secure for this Institution a degree of prosperity, which .has not been equaled at any stage of Us exU'-4 ence. Transfers ok Kel Estate filed iu tho Recorder's otllce of Franklin county, October 15th, 1807: John Schief to Johu Walter, lot No. C of a sub-dlvlslon of 62. feet off the East side of block 11 of McGown's addition to the City of Columbus, October 7, 1807 : t325. DeWltt C. Lazclle and wile to E. 8. Hancock, lot No. 8 In Lazcllc's addition to the City or Columbus, October 14, 1807: $500. Wm. B. Chambers and wife to John E. Chambers, 25 acres of land In Franklin torn-ship, October 3, 1807: $1. Thomas Burk and wife to Wm.G. Deshler, a lot lu Wm. G. Deshler's amended addition to Phelan's Mount Pleasant addition to the City of Columbus, October 15, 1807: $1,200. Michael Derrer and wife t Dan'el Stel.er, C5 acres of land In Milllln township, October 15, 1807: $2,150. James Llndsey and wife to Philip Glerlck, lots No. 211, 25 and !15 In the village orShade-ville, October 15, 1807 : $1100. Elly Scurry to Pascal Scurry, lot No. 25 In Sulllvunt's Western addition to the City of Columbus, October 15, 1807 : $1. George W. Meeker to Watklu Arthur, a, strip off of lots No. 7 and 8 in Stickler's ad dition to the City of Columbus, October 15, 1807: $1,450. The resldeuco of tho late Sir Frederick Bruco In Washington Is said to present a particularly sad appearance, with all Its blinds closed and Its numerous evidences of II le and happiness all gone for ever. Though In reality a superior residence, It Is dreadful-ly disfigured by a huge fantastic porch, which was originally erected by the proprietor, a noted dentist, as a catch-ponny advertisement. It was always a wonder In Washington that the late Minister should have consented to occupy such a fantastic home. The house formerly occupied by Sir Freder'c't'a predecessor Is now tho property of a wealthy negro. A ma "i In Alton, Iowa, hus escaped from punishment for adultery, because the prosecuting attorney had charged him with "Idolatry," which Is not known as a crime lu Iowa. As an old woman was lately walking through one of the street of Montreal at midnight, a patrol called out, "Who's there V "It Is I, patrol," said she ; "don't be afraid.";