Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

TIE TuRr-Bstisr Wins he o., 900 PMy~ on
he National as.-Yesterdsy very large assem-
biage Estimated At 4ooo gathered at the National
Course TO witness the trot between the three fast
nass, Butler" " Prince" and Belle Of Hart
ford.' Many ofths leading citizens OF washinston,
including number Of the representatives Of the
public departments, and . large number Of ladies
were on the ground, many OF whom were on horse
back Butler, the slashins black seldins, owned BY
Ex.Ald. Genet, Of New York, was the winner Of the
race as was expected by the knowing ones. The
race was well contested, however Dan Mace, who
has but one superior as driver, managed to land
the game little bay gedins Prince nrst at the score
At the end Of the third heat. Ne came homol Tapped
upon Dutlsr In the fourth and last heat, which
was the fastest heat Of the race. The mare was
drawn after two heats. The following isA
SUMMARY.
pisiel. ss' Pas.. S Tssa,af'sf %s s.s S:
NJ: NJ: Lsvs,t entered ell; @ Z Butler. ::......., ,9,
Mt. Martin entered Oh. n. Belle Of Hart.
Time s;:Iiix;;.aaslS"aaiiX;:-.;aaais.
INFLUENCES OF Lrquoa.-Yestsrday morning,
whilst riding In the city passenger ears, We saw
young woman, neatly dressed and rather pleasing
In manner. We saw nothing In her conduct which
coud be condemned. She left the car 81 the Sew
enth-street Junction, and we saw nothing more OF
her till this morning. She hsd been arrested yes.
terday, BY onioer c. W. Thompsos, Of the Seventh
precinct, upon the charge OF drunkenness and dis
orderly cooduct. Justice Thompson asked her II
she Was able 10 pay line Of ~ She replied In the
Affirmative, and stated that she was able to pay
$50, If necessary. She said she was never before
confined in the station.houss. Her name 10 LiIrie
Coombs, and her hue was promptly paid.
RUNAwAY AND ACCIDENT TO SUTLER.-Last
night horse attached to q buggy, and driven by .
gentleman, came furiously dowA the Avenue, the
driver seeming to have lost control ever the ami.
nal. when opposite the Metropolitan Hotel, the
gentleman WAS thrown out on the ground, sustain
Ing some severe bruises about the head, rendering
him insensible. II was taken into the drug store
Of Mr.. z. d. Gilman, where It was found that the
injured mAn was Mr.. VIM. A. Jones, sutler OF the
9Th U. 8 artillery, . gentleman well known In
Washington. The wounds which he had received
were not very serious. Thoy were dressed, and
this morning DIR. J. is about town again. The
horse was caught before further damage was done.
DISGUSTING sPEcrAcLE.-Last evening, as
large number Of citizens were returning from the
races, great many were witnesses Of most dis
gusting spectacle. II was that OF two Officers Of
the rank Of captain who had ridden into the city
with two notorious women Of the town In an open
barouche, and at the corner Of Second street east
and Pennsylvania avenue were bidding goodbye
by tenderly embracing and kssing their female
riends II was not surprising to hear the cries OF
shame which went up from the spectators.
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SELLING ON SUNDAY.-Lester g. Co., clothing
store-keepers on G street, near the depot were
arrested yesterday by oficer Clements for selling
on sunday, and fined siI.sS by Justice Ferguson.
Emanuel and Augustus Binswaxen were fined
$iO.6s for the same offence. Abraham Lyons was
arrested by Ofcer Pierce for keeping open on sun.
day, and fined 81 i6 and costs. We are glad 10 SEQ
that the police are commencing to enforce the law
in this respect. We see, every sunday, shops open
for the sale Of cigars, confectionery, &c.
AN OFFICIAL VISIT 70 THE STATION HoUsss.
At the last meeting Of the Board OF Police Commits.
soners, Committee Of three, consisting Of Messrs
Bowen, Gideon and Butt, were appointed to ex-
anime and report on the condition OF the several
police stations in the District. Our word for II
| they will find them In condition disgraceful to
the city and wholly UNIT for habitation during the
approaching winter. II 10 hoped that their visit
may result In some action which they are author
lied BY law to take.
Lors ron BuILDING.-There is q heavy per-
centage Of profit In Investments In cheap or TEN.
porary structures at prc'ent In this city. Angles
| OF avenues, presenting long front with small
area, are desirable. Such tract small, very osn.
trsl, with foot front for every thirty feet Of ara,
can be had cheap II called for at once. Address
Real Estate, p. O. Box s7l."
COLUMBIA CoMMANDERY, OF Knights Tenn
plar Of this city, are by invitation to pay visit
to the American Institute, at Baltimore, tomorrow
at O'Clock, in full regaia They invite all Knights
In gooi standing to accompany them.
SOLDIERS RETREAT.-Last night $40 conva-
lescents arrived fiom Philadelphia at Soldiers Re.
treat. This morning $50 strasglers arrived and
| breakfasted.