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Cholera In Now York, Brooklyn, and Phiis
delphia.

New YoRK, July 25.-Out of twelve cases Of
cholera reported in this city to-day there we're
three deaths.
In Brooklyn eight cases were reported, but no
deaths.
PHILApELPaIA, July Ask cases of cholera
were reported TO the board of health to-day.
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n urdsr,

CrscIssArL July A-Thomas 7. Cory, clerk
Il the Spencer Houss, was shot Yesterday BY .
lawyer Of this slsy named ], O. Asalsy, CORY
aisd hi, pVfalpg,
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&C., AT AUCTION

CHEZ ouARrERMAsrRR's OpYIcE, 1
DEPor OF WAsHIHarou
wAsHIHarox, d @. July 3, 1886
viii be sold at public auction, on FRIDAY July ~
eommenciag at 10 m, under the direction Of Bfsyst
Leutsnant Colonel James N Moore A. @ the follow
Ing public buildnss, situated on New YorkAvsnue bs-
tween Rightesnth and Nineteenth streets;
Warehouse No. l. (part ~ 65xl5i feet.
Warehouse No. 4, part ~ 6jxl0O feet,
Warehouse No. T. lpsrt S,) 65xe0 feet.
With sheds, sinks, fence, and platform attached
Warehouses Nos. and D, S3xi63 feet with platform
sheds, sink, and ss+ Linsal feet Of fence attached
One Carpsntsr's shop, 2Ox75 feet.
Ons Paint Shop, 2Dx70 feet.
Ons Saw NIL 36xsl.
With sheds, sink, &c attached.
One Stable, 20x2 feet.
one DsAd house, ldxiS feet.
One Guard house, l6n24 feet.
All these buildings he will be sold sngly and pur.
ehassrs will be allowed p5) afteen days to remove
them.
Terms; Cash, In Government funds
d. II. RUCKER,
., b. MI Gen. and Chief ousrtsrmasisr,
yH.d Depot OF Washington.
GALES OF QUARTERM A STER'S
y STORES AT THE CAVALRY DEPOT, dIrsBoRo.
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aRoReErowN AFTAuRs.

O. H I . H" = - = =
BUSINESS PRosPECrs.-The business men
Of our town have no rsason 70 complain though We
often hear merchants complain Of the dullness Of
the times. This q no doubt Attributable 70 the
fact that whilst the war was going ON every ono
who had anything 70 cell sasily found . purchaser
at very high pvies. This was the CASE wherever
the armies were stationed. Nov that the war Is
over and popsatiou end business have ssttlsd back
Ia the old s6annsl u sssus diiicult for businsss
men 10 realise the change We have abundant
proof that what We say In regard 10 the present
business Of the town 10 true. There ars no less
than two lines Of steamer running regularly be.
tween here and New York, Philadsiphis and Balti-
more, frsightsd down With II kinds Of msrchan-
disc TO merchants Of our city and Washington
Another svidsnos Il the unusual number Of nns I'm
provsmsnts that are going on. Another, the great
display Of splendid goods that are daily 10 be seen
st the Arstelass stores; and another, that store.
houses command enormous rsnts-ths same they
did when the war wAs going on. To cite . case:
. gentlemen who had small stors-room In busi-
ness part Of the town rented Il for $3.50 year and
Afterwards wss offered $500. ..
FIaHrNo.-Two young men, named James
West and Thomas B. Neat, from Warrington, were
arrested on Tuesday night BY 06iosrs Sherwood and
Dsngior, at the foot Of High street, for fighting.
Justice Buckley fined West $3.50 and costs, and
Neat $3.50 and costs. sisrn.-
TIE MARKETS are sbundantly supplied with
everything that is to BE- found In any market In the
country and one can scarcely elbow their way
through the crowd with their bssks's who are st.
tending market from early dawn until nearly The
middle Of the day, - 10 r.
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National grpabIifan.
LOCAL. rrmvv9.

HsArrH or WASHINGTON. Washington
sisy u ina more healthy condition d the present
Nine thaa II has bssn for many years past, and
nasy of our Oldest and best physieians have very
m oasss Of heknsss on their hsnds.
Among grown psrsons greater portion Of The
sickness ARISES from imprudsncs In eating. Amone
children large majority ars under one year Of
~, and number of cases Of whooping cough and
msssIss sre reported. No particular disease or
epidemic prevails, and but very few cases Of cho.
era morbus. There have been one or two very Sc
we're cases Of this, which some have thought TO Be
Dr. George NJ. Dove, tho Secretary Of the Board
Of HEALTH has succeeded In having the undsrtsksrs
comply with the law and report the number Of
deaths. During the month Of June, 116 were 70.
ported, but two or three undsftaksn have not yet
handed In their reports and when they are heard
from, the number will probably be l35 or lao for
that month. Tho city 10 In vefy clean and
healthy condition, for which We thank our city "a.
thortiss, the sanitary police under Sergeant Moo.
nan. and our Board of Health.
Dr. Dove, the able secretary Of the Board, leaves
nothing undons 70 secure cleanliness throughout
the city. The members srs attentive 10 their
duties, and, althsueh much abuse has been hsspsd
upon our city authorities II is quite evident that
the city was never In q better condition.
Il 10 the intention Of the Board 10 enforce the
Law requiring undertaksrs 40 report al burias and
hsrssfer We may look for full and accurate reports
to the Board.
Thsy are also fully dstsrminsd to enforce The
sanitary regulations prescribed BY the city rulsa
and ordinances and u 10 70 be hoped that city
may escape from the psstlence thatssems 10 afdict
more crowded places. r....
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Recovered satchel containing over
g. 900, lost In the street car on Tuesday night BY
Mrs. Jewell, an account Of which appeared In the
REPUBLICAN yesterday, was returned to the lady
yesterday morning, 1t having been picked up In
the car, ....
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ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-The Grand En-.
campmsnt I. o. o. +. Of the District Of Columbia
have elected the following named gentlemen to
serve q ofcsrs for the next term: John 7. Suter.
q. Patriarch; D. A. Kiddsr, q. High Priest; Thos
W. Fowler, @. Senior Warden; VIM. Z. Richards
@ Junior Warden, Chas. B. R. Collsdge, q. scribsi
+. b. Lord, sr., q. Treasurer; Thos. Greer @. Mar.
shal; John H. Mills, @. Sentinel. The officers will
be installed on the first Monday in September.
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EDWARD LYCETT,
~ BooK.HIhDIR AND PAPE1.kULlR,
70 M Psnnsylvapis avenue, bs,wssa TsAth sAS usys
spth s,Tssts, sosth sids. WV
peois sss.n,ty o. plsisly beuAa, Psy,skssis Al
Fsvsbspsft ystsNlif SlissasA W
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WASHINGTON WEATHER.-The following
was TIE temperature at Thompsou's Owen House
yestsrday: Q q N. 70, u N. 30. p. m. ~.
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BYTELEGRAPH
The National Republican.
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIlN.
LATER FOREIGN NEWS.
Another Great Battle Fought.
PRUSSIA STILL VICTORIOUS.
A FEDERAL TOWN IN FLAMES.
The Prussians Marching on Frankfort
MORE CASES or THE CHOLERA.
Four Negroes Killed I'm . Riot.
THE MARYLAND CONVENTION.
II H 4 M A n * z II . +.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Atlantic Cable Proersssing-Ths Prus-
slams Advancing SUCCESSFULLY y1-No Armis-
tics Consummatsd.
FARTHER PoNr, July 25.-Ths steamship Hiber.
nian passed this point at three o'clock this sftsr-
noon. She lsft Liverpool July 10, at two O'Clock
?. m, direct for Quebec, without stopping st Lon
dondsrry.
The latest reports from the Great Eastern are
quite favorable. Steady progress 10 being made,
and on Sunday, the 18th inst, she had paysd out
1888 miles Of the Atlantic cable. and had run dis
tanoe Of 263 miles from land. ..t 4.
LivsRPooL, July 16-Noon.- cotton market
opens this morning with decided improvement In
demand. Sales are estimated at 5000 bales. The
market 10 hrmsr, but prices are not yet developed
-LoSDoH, July 16.-Consols opened at S7aaS7t
for money. No other markets since tho sailing Of
the Scotia. ..r
Nothing further has transprsd concerning the
negotiations between Napoleon and the continental
powers. .|I.g ..|HE ... ..t# fH..
Several French papers have received government
warning for Publishing false news. =.
A sanguinary conflict took place on the 14th
instant between the Prussians and Federals near
Acchafenburg. The former were entirely success
full. Tho town was In flames and the Federals
were retreating.
The Prussians were marching on Frankfort,
which town had been evacuated by the Federals,
and the Diet had been removed TO Augustenburg,
where the foreign representa- tves were expected to
assemble. ....
The headquarters Of the Prussian army under the
King have been advanced to Brunn.
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THE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS
IL COLLEGE,

VINHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS
NORTHWEST CORNER SEVENTH AND D STREETS,
INTRLLI0EkCER BUILDING,
Is one In Union Of Colleges extending TO the principal
cities. Permanently based upon the Just principle Of
individual ownership, oGsrs unequsllsd advantages
At rates much lower than can bs afforded by any other
schools.
spsuesran Psnmauship taught In It's purity by Henry
Key 10 Penmanship. -
The system Of Business Practice, Invented and sue
essfully taught by the proprietor will receive his spe-
esl attention. This 10 the most important pst Of the
Book keeping Course. Here the student applies his
Theoretical knowledge and 10 prepared for the
minute details Of actual business The system 10 SO
valuAble that others are us,ns H.
Individual Instruction. adopted In all branches allows
the student 70 proceed rapidly as he chooses The
teacher h the only who needs TO know the dshosn-
ess Of any pupil Especially 10 this the case darisg
the summer months, when schools usually have ANAL
attendance.
Ths public are invited TO call aAd examine the mos,
beautiful sollsetion Of Psa,uork ever exhibited In
ToI sisssi.r sadrs. HENRY N. coPP. An,
jsla.u Propristor
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Tsnnsssee-Expulsion Of Members OF the
-Govsrnment Onicsr Robbed.

Lsgislature-Govsrnmen Onicsr Robbed.
NASHVILLE, July 24.-Messrs. Porter. Marable.
Brittle Foster, Martin and Williams, members Of
the Tennessee House Of Representatives were ex-
PEELED to-day. The two latter were the two men,
bers recently arrested.
Speaker Heiskell Of the House was relieved from
duty for the remainder Of the term at his own re-
quest, and Judge Norman was elected Speaker pro
tenn.
The Office of United States Revenue Collector
Norvel Of this city was robbed last night by burg
lars Of 81, 800 In Treasury notes and some $4O0 In
cheoks. The burglars used false keys. No clue
has been obtained to the robbers.
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INSURANCE. COMPANIES.

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ExCELsIOR FIRE INSURANCE CON.
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JOHN GARCIA, .sr' ...|ra..
WALDO HurChNs, .a."
sosisf " ssssSIr, I.Hat
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JOSEPH B. YoUNd, ....Fr-
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9 p oILBIsr, .
iSHs sossRI I ShHR. schni.L, -
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..... JOHN q LETIIHowkLL.
B WBgLBY,
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sLtusL "a H. cRArT e.s,y
MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE.
METROPOLITAN INSURANCE. COMPANY.
No. los BROADWAY, Nrw Yo.E.
o@oaa AihLioN DOLLAkb.
ASSETS, JANUARY, 1896 .ei, s46 ss4.ss
This Company insurss, as customary rates Of pre-.
MUM, against all MARINE and INLAND NAVIGATION
RISKS on CARGO or RREIoHr; also against loss or
damage By FIRE.
II PREMIUMS ARE PAID IN GOLD, LOSSES WILL
BIZ PAID IN GOLD.
The assured receive 70 per cent. Of the net proas
without ineurring any liability, or, In lieu thereof st
their option, liberal discount upon the premium.
All losses squtsbly adjusted and promptly paid.
Scrip Dividend, declared January Is, 1895,
TWENTY .rIvE PER CENT
JAMES LoRIMgR GRAHAM, President
ROBERT Il. O. GRAHAM, Vice President
JAMES L0RIhBR GRAHAM, Jr, "a Vice Prss't.
HENRY H. PORTER, Secretary.
CHARLES KING, Agent,
Room No. 4. Wsshington Building,
Js7-ly Cor Psnnsylvania av. and Seventh street.
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PoRT or GEoRaETowN.- -Entered-Brig II.
Houston, French, master, from Portland.
Clsarsd-Bhg H. Houston, for Boston, sohr.
White Squsll, Adams, for Boston.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

WATER RAaIsrRAs's OPpIcK,
CRY HALL, July q, ls8s I
Owners Of property for which water tax Is due to the
Corporation Of (which includes all property
within the city limits which touches on any avenue,
ctr, Of or alley In which main wasrpips laid srs
hereby reminded that the privilege OF deduction of x
per cent from the amount Of the tax ceases and aftsr
The last day Of the present month, o,,,,
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
letters tsssmsntsry Oh the psrson.i estate Of Dolly
Ann Williams. la.s of Washington city, C deceased
All persons having claims sgainst The said deceased I
youshsrs thereof to the Subscriber before the sb
d.Z y Aasa.t% IA H'sti = A.y Hay o.s.rgiss By isw b
Oliver aSdT nv hsSa his ~ AZ % a hhSSSsaa 4, .,
JipWsws Iaw1'sh
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DIsoRDERLY.-Dennis Hawkins, colored
vas arrested By 0diosr Ran for being disordsrly
fined $1A BY Justice Buckley. ~
The national Republican., 1866-07-26

An IMPORTANT QUESTION. few days ago
the case Of the Corporation Of Washington against
W. r. barnes, owner Of the schooner Annapolis,
was heard before Justice Boswell. This suit vas
brought 10 recover tonnage duty, under the act Of
the Councils providing for the appointment Of .
harbor master. and for other purposes, approved
March 26, 1885. Mr.. r. 8. Davis appeared for the
Defence and argued that the provisions Of the law
were In violation Of acts Of Congress regulating the
ooasting trade and also Of section sixteen, article
one, Constitution Of the United Statss which pro-
vidss that no State shall levy tonnigs duty on
vessels Of another State without the consent Of
Congress. The Justice claimed jurisdiction under
the act Of the Corporation, and gave judgment for
November next.
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or HAN RT.

r,,u,,,u a, ,o,.. July II, 1866.
Towr:
in the case Of Lucinda Ford administrators W. a. OF
William Ford, deceased, the administratrix Aforesaid
Washington County Aforesaid, appointed Saturday, Au-
gast H. 1865, for the nnal settlement and disribuou
OF the personal estate OF said deceased aud Of The as
sets In hand far the have been collected and
turned Into money; when aud whore all the creditors
aud heirs OF said deceased notified to attend (at tha
Orphans Court Of Washington County aforssaid With
their claims properly vouehed, they may Otherwise
by aw be excluded from all benefit In said dsosassd
sstao provided copy Of this order be publshsd ouco
week for three weeks In the NArIosAL RErusuoAN
previous to the said day,
Test 2, c. ROBBINS,
JyD'wSw' Register Of wills.
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DouBrruL BANK NorRs.-Within the past
few days number Of I've dollar notes on the Som.
srset bank, Worcester county, Maryland, and the
Farmers and Msrchants' Bank Of Greensboro,
Maryland, have made their appearances In this Dis.
trict, and been frequently offered to our business
men. The notes are not pronounced counterfeit,
but our bankers say they are not aware Of the sI-
istsncs Of such banks, though they may be good.
All the notes offered arc Of new issus.
The national Republican., 1866-07-26

The WoRK CoNPLErED.-Major Spurgin,
the Superintendent Of the Fresdmsn's Bureau for
the District Of Columbia has made his report to
the Assistant Commissioner. The sanitary detail
policing Of the premises Of freed people residing In
the District, have visi'e every locality the Isl
and which completes the cleansing Of the city Of
Washington, and the force are now engaged In
Gsorgetown. The work has been In progress four
months, and nearly l000 barrels Of lime have been
used. An places In the city and vicinity, ooou.
pied BY freedmen, have been visited and placed In
a. good condition as the surroundings would admit.
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4 N n 0 q N Q Z NJ + n T
tlNcoLN AND TIE OVERTHROW OF SLAVERY.
We propose to publish, carly In the Fall Of 1895,
THE HISTORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
THE OVERTHROW OF SLAVERY,
BT Hon. ISAAC N. ARNOLD,
(LAts Member Of Congress from Illinos.)

Me- Arnold was friend and associate Of Mr.. Lincoln
at the bar, member Of Congress during his entire
mipisraon, and from his arrival at the Capital to the
day Of his Assassinau.n was upon terms OF confidential
friendship with him.
The work vas commenced nearly year before the
death Of Mr.. Lincoln and with his approval The au-
thor has aimed to give full htory OF the life and ad
mnistrston Of M. Lincoln and the overthrow Of sa.
very. He commences with sketch Of the history Of
slavery from 1857 to the repeal Of the Missouri ComPr,
mise, describing the conflict b:twssn fiesdom and sa
very down 70 1890 aad giving the origin, rise and md
Of Mr. Lineoin the hardships Of his early years his
bar on the circuit In Congress- on the stump, the Lin
colin aud Douglas debate and his election to the Prssi
depcy.
Then follows . history Of his administration and Of
the various steps, executive, lsgislstlvs aud military.
which resulted In the overthrow Of slavery and the
slavsholders rebellion and the passage by Congress-
and the adoption by the States, Of the constitutional
sbolishing and Prohibitng slavery forever
Sketches Of the great debates In Congress Of prominent
Senators and Members, and Of the leading In the
Cabinet and At the head Of the armies, with general
narration Of the important military movements, will be
given,
The aim OF the author has been to give truthful his
tory Of the great drama OF the rebellion with Line In
the leading character aud to describe him he
from youth until he became the emanoipAtor Of race
the restorsr Of national unity, and the saviour Of his
country.
The work will be large octave Of not less than 900
pages, and will be sold by subscription.
CLARKE Il co Publishers,
jyl6.4w 30 aud 50 Washington street, Chicago.
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GALES OF QUARTERMA STEERS
| - STORES AT THE CAVALRY DEPOT, GIEsBORo.

ouARrERSAsrER GESERAL's oryIos,)
FIRST DIVISION.
wAsHrsaros, D. c., July II, issS.
By order OF the Quartermaser General there wifi be
sold on the premises at public auction, under the d.
rsetion o. Captain aeorge T. Brownng, A. O. n, en-
THURSDAY, August O. 1866, the following Described
lot Of ouArtermaster's 's stores, viz:
loo,eords wood, 2J white. wash bru,h-
ia,oOO fsst oak and ash s.' water buckets.
~, ;sish.'. .,as pist:' and psaiis:. saas::
5000 feet matched hoor. agrindstonss,
1900 p;sss. .lx.ligh. ...h sst di.n.,.i. .s.isss
n, NM sby ten glazed, face. tnswJ
% 200 feet assorted lumber. 80 ladders.
1850 feet square timber, 30 hre. hooks,
Oby ", platform scales.
8 .rsy wagons. .sSaass; ss;! scales.
70 ss..s,,,ou,o, s:,.;, 4wss,shou.s t,reks.
water wagon, iron, 80 iron bsdsteads,
ho.s.easriagss and 800 blankets,
.. reels About 10000 pounds grain
IL sets harness, 0our sacks,
n.sts harness. tAmbu. sa, little a.sS % '''''
lAnesl set mathematical In
10 sets cart harness., strumsnts,
Is riding saddles, bri- lsprit.isvsI and tri-
curry combs, and lsurveyor,s compass,
ls sssss'.s ss..ss '.,Sys. As.., sSSS ;., hose.
lot ss.''ns h,S; with sSupas' aud nos
cook stoves. lnsw) 5000 feet gum hose, l, ~.
Office desks, tables, lM, land AZ, with
chairs, benches, eoaplings and noI-
robes, cupboards, 100 brass cocks, angis-
letter presses valves Ac, worn
Also, 20 HORSES.
Togsthsr with large quantity Of other property not
above enumerated.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and continue
from day 10 day until all 10 sold.
Purchasers must remove their stores within Ava SN
days from date of sale. w
Terms Cash In Government funds
boat for 0ssboro will leave The Sixth .reet wharf
every hour during days Of sale.
JAMES A. EKIN,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. s. A., In charge
Jyis'taua First Division, O. H. d. q.
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tn. award. viii be mad: .i..i IL: concert on k ..S.
Of the theatre, where three thousand persons w.t.
ness IT, committee will be appointed by thssudisnss
Printed list. Of awards will be published and supplied
to agents and ticket holders Parties having tickets
will retain them until after the awards are made and Il
their numbers appear the list they will forward their
eksta Immediately with full directions the ship
ping Of good. or deeds for the property Ticket. for sal.
city, and Al the Headquartsrs In the Mammoth Pair
Building for the tsusao the Soldiers and Sailors Ma.
and Pspn:yIvsnis avenue, Warrington, D. g.
The Directors appeal to the bsrslty Of the people to
Stat in relieving the wants Of the Orphans ai our 2lis.
49,. MANAsINo nIRRoroRs
WILLIAM =. MORSE
All persons voraby disposed are requested to act q
agents, but no commissions will be allowed.
Money should In q. eases Be sent by post oos order.
In every cas-: ssad he name and po.t Once address,
county and State Of each separate subscriber aud
'""' 49, '''''' W. wiLIiiT Il s. MORSE,
Secretary soldiers and sailors NsiiOasi Concert,
"''A'ns''nk REFER BT hGfn PERalssioN m ss N To-
MAJ. Gen. winAeld s. Hancock, ,U.s.A.
Gen Robert @. sohsnek, u. Q, Ohio.
Gen. John Il Kstshun, n e.. New York.
Gen. J. n. Hsdriek, Iowa.
Gen. D. G. MoCallam. D. @.
Gen O. v, Dayton, New York.
Hon. Thos. W. Ferry, NJ G, Michigan.
Hon, George Lawrence, N. C., Pennsylvsuia.
D. @. Fornsy, Esq., District Of Columbia.
MAJ. J. 3. Doughty, New York.
Hon. Richard wallaeh, Mayor, Washington, D. c.
Hon. WIN. Kelley, N. @. , Psnnsylvania,
Hon. Kslian v. Whalsy, N. c., West Virginia.
Hon. Ebon @. Ingsrsoli, n, O., illinois.
Hon. Henry O. Dsming, N. c., Connecticut
Hon. A. H, Laain, n. G., New York.
asa aSa tsIis.a &.a s'ss s:~s NV jersey
Hon. George W. Julian, NJ. O., Indiana,
Hon. Stephen =. Wilson, N. O, Psnnsylvania.
Hon. J. B. drinnsl, ". G., Iowa
MAJ. o. n Van Bursn, New York. e.sod2m
1I,IIH IrEAK ANrn IAIpAInIn EIIIa
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BRAZILIAN PEBBLE sPEcTACLxs

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eass aPd eonirt 10 the optic nerve and suited aeeu
FRANKLIN / CO.,
ssisntiho and Practical Opteisns, ~ Psnnsylvssis
syssus, between Twelfth and ThlrssntA strssts ssrth
sids
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A CAFE HArTERAs SHowER.-Last evening
the attention and admiration of our citizeus were
divided between the gloriss Of the riding high
10 tho heavens In vestal purity and surrounded
with bridal splendon, and the grand pyroteohnio
display In broad cloud that was rising in the
north, throughout whose assey texture the light.
nnss playing their fantasto tricks before high
Heaven.
AZ the corners Of all the streets running norther.
ly, groups we're gathered TO watch the electric
phsnomens the flashes Of pale light oversprsadiug
the heavens being constantly diversified with forksd
and sigsag strsaks darting oaprioiously In every
direction. As the cloud arose higher and higher,
It's dark bosom was completely embroidered with
chain lightning and the rare interest Of the sosns
bsguilsd some hundreds Of our oitisens into 20 d
wsttng from the shower which passed over the city
about half.past nine o'clock. ...