Daily national Republican., 1863-08-26

fnE.-A hre broke out this morning In q
back building Of the residence of L. e. stedvsr gas
litter and plumber, which 10 situated on New
Jersey avenue, between I and X streets south. The
building belongs to the estate Of Mrs Ha ry Win.
tiers, and 10 near " Duddissto Place The roof
hrst caught fire BY heated stovspips running
through It. The damage 10 estimated at eaoo or
ssoo. The Anaeostia and Columbia Fire Compa.
nies were soon on the ground, but the flames had
been suppressed by the citizens In the nsighbor-
hood. Before this fire was extinguished another
occurred Of . more serious sharseter. The prsju-
dices Of the AAaoostia caught Gre At the presence
OF the Columbia, and would have blaled Into . big
nsht II Policemen Wallingsiord and Barkly had
not timely arrived and prsvsnte ths flames, famed
BY jsslousies, from spreading. The Franklin Fire
Company arrived at q late hour. A reel belonging
to this company broke down In front OF the Capitol
gate, on Psnnsylvania avenue.
FIRE THIS MoRsrSG.-Quite irs occurred
this morning between three and four o'clock, At
the store Of d. II. stinemetz, (hatter,) by which
almost the entire stotk was consumed. The nrs
10 supposed to have originated from . heater on
which the irons for pressing hats are laid. The
fireman, with their accustomed energy were on
hand, but owing TO the innAmmabis material Of
which the store was nlled, were unable 70 save =
gIcat deal. The buildings adjoining were not In
the least injured. We understand that Mr.. stine-
metz is partially insured.
DlPosITiSa DEAD HORSE IN CITY LIMITS
John Weleh and John Bowen were committed to
the GuArdhouse this morning, by Capt. Todd,
charged by Col. Wilson, OF tho Fourtsenth New
AAmpshire volunteers, with the above offence.
The dead horse was ieft near the camp Of the
Fourtsenth. Justice Ferguson dismissed the par
ties upon their promising at onss to renovc the
carcass outside OF the Corporation hmits.
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A SAD CAsE.-Ellen Parker, q Young female
who has but just passed her sixteenth year, was
arrested, yesterday, by Onoer Shield, Of the Third
ward, on the charge Of stealing lot Of dresses and
other articles. Justice Clayton committed her to
jail for court. This 10 as sad case OF youthful de-
pravity - We have met with for some time; the
prisoner having lived In q house Of ill-iams for
some time past.
ACCIDENTAL PoIsosISG,-A colorod woman
who lsss In the Pifth Ward on N street, between
New Jersey avenus and First street south, whilst
attending her sick child, gave n laudanum through
mistake. Dr. Jainfs y. Coombs was Immediately
called In and pronounced the child In very crit.
csl oonditlon. He thought, however, thsA the
ehild'' Lie might be spared BY proper treatment.
MEETING or THE UNION LEAGUE LAST Nlear.
A large and enthusiastic mot ting Of this ss,c.
citation was held last night At their rooms on
Ninth street near L. Addresses were delivered by
ox-Lieufenant Governor Ford, OF Ohio, and by the
President Of the League, sx-Governor p.bb, and
not :" Weo6," O. stated by the "oontractor's
organ" this morning.
kHlaRrs sTENPLAR.-The two Comma deries
OF Knights Templar Of this city are to turn out to-
morrow, In full regalia, ats O'Clock In the after.
noon, and pay their respects to the 0fand Master
Of Templars Of the United states, Hon. D. b.
Frsnch.
PRISONERS OF WAR.-A number Of prisoners
VI war were yesterday comu,itted to the Old Capi.
tol, blythe Provost Marshal.
TAKEN Sick In fnE STREEr.-Roupt tisman
Meredith, Of the Eighth precinct, found woman
nsmei CAthArine Flancor vary sick In the street.
he procured pass from D. b. French, Esq., and
had her taken to Douglas hospital.
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WHITEHURsr's GALLERY, 4S4 PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE, ovEa rELEoAAPH OFFiCE,-Whitehurst,
three premiums IN this country; also, medal Al
lhs Worlds Fair In London, lor superior work
His Carte dc visitss, both plain and coiorsd, are
al the rage. ses his Photographs In colors, For
sAs, Card Photograph Of distinguishsd men, slso.
Views Of Paintings In the Rotunda OF the Capitol
ovdss. for Views OF kneAmpmsats promptly ~
tAndod to-