The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-20

lation at Wizards, after which they departed New
Yorkward. On their way thther they will give
battle to tho several crack clubs Of Baltimore and
Philadelphia.
ORPHANS CoURr - Judge Purcell. - On
Tuesday the will Of the late VIM. ]. Stone, Jr, was
fully proven and admitted to probate Mary +.
stoue qualified executor (bond So 000) and guard
The will of George Thomas Howard was admitted
to probate and record.
Francis Lamb obtained letters Of administration
on the estate Of Eliza Lamb; bond 1000.
Mary X: Langley was appointed guardian Of the
orphan Of Thomas J. and Mary J. Glazsbrook,
bond $500; and Cassendra G Buck to the orphan
Of BENZ A. and Margaret Buck; bond so, 900.
The first and fanal accounts Of the executor Of
George T. Smith, Of the administrator Of JaAs E.
Dannscome, deceased, and FIRST account of sallic
ii. Burns, were approved and passed.
Tho case Of the will Of Sarah Edelin,, deceased,
filed several months since, In which q cAveat was
filed by Mary J. Harris and Thos J. Edelin, brother
and sister Of the deceased was decided by Judge
Purcell in favor Of the will he citing in the opinions
Of Lord Mansfield and numerous decisions. Edelin,,
of the Court of Appeals Of Maryland bearing on the
questions
Messrs. Brent, Merrick and wnder appeared for
the propounders of tho will, and Messrs. Caring
ton, Wilson and Mattingly for the caveaiors, and
vast amount Of testimony was taken, two Of the
witnesses to the will-E. E. Shields and Maria
Benter--tesifying that the testatrix was Of sound
mind at the time, and Eusenia Harris, q niece Of
the deceased, the reverse.
The counsel for the caveators will take the case
to the Circuit Court on appeal.
Yesterday, the Court also decided the case Of
the Enthusiastically Of the estate Of Mrs. 0ny p.
Anderson, the widow Of the old revolutionary SOL
der, who died In Tennessee time since, where
letters Of administration issued 10 Thomas A.
Anderson, a son. An amount Of money was due
her from the Government, and her obtained
letters and drew the money. Mr.. Fuller appeared
for the former and moved that the letters here lie
revoked, and Mr.. Lloyd. with Mr. Anderson, re-
sisted the motion. The Judge refused to grant the
motion, holding that the letters issued here were
good to draw money from the Treasury, but d.
rectcd that the administrator at once proceed to
the notwithstanding the act of Congress Of
1910, and several decisions Of the Attorney Cen
eral, In support Of his decision.
W. II. Danger6ed was appointed guardian to
minor child; bond 81 900.
TIE SCHuETzEN-F EsT.-The Park was again
crowded yesterday, and all seemed to enjoy them
selves. The shooting was kept up and many ladies
shot for the prizes which have been set apart for
them. The decision as to the best shots will be
made Friday, when tho prizes will be awarded.
The performance Of Professor Leslie on the tight
tenton Of all present and ELECTED the greatest ap
plause. Tho part Of his programme where he
walked the rope with q large peach basket tied to
each foot was watched most attsntively. To-day
he will initiate q drunken man, and no doubt many
will witness the feat. The sack washo occasion
Of much amusement and was witnessed by many.
Climbing the creased pole drew large crowd and
several prizes were carried OF by some Of the ju-
venile visitors. The first prize, which large
and handsome album, was won by Master Sell.
hansen, son Of Mr.. +. W. sellhausen, on Seventh
street. The Turner associations from this city and
Georgetown were present by invitation. The Wash
ington Sanger Bund, or Singing Club was also
present, and sang several fine pieces
FATAL AccIDENr.-Y Yesterday morning the
bodies Of two men named Daniel Sullivan and -
Cahill, arrived here on the train from Baltimore.
They were killed on Tuesday night near Paw Paw
Tunnel, Va Both Of them were employed to work
on tho road, and were paid of Tuesday. That night
they atarted to walk to a station, from whence to
express some Of their money, In company with
oomrads When near Paw Paw they observed the
train approaching, and crossed over to another
track. Unfortunately, they got on the track on
bs checked the engine struck them killing the two
named above, and knocking the other some twenty
or thirty feet bruising him badly, but fortunately
not breaking any bones. Tho friends Of the de-
ceased took charge Of the remains on their arrival
here.
ACcIDENT-An accident occurred on the
Orange and Alexandria railroad, near Madison
Court Houss. about O'Clock yesterday morning,
by which q young man named william johnson,
Cameron and Queen, was very seriously injured
lie was employed as fireman, and was in the act of
oiling some part Of the engine, when ho lost his
balance and fell to the ground. Tbs train being In
rapid motion at the time, his fall was rendered
very severe, and it Is thought that a severe frao
turs of the skull ensued. lie was brought to this
city last evening, and conveyed to the residence Of
his uncle, Mr.. Robt. Hantzman, on Alfred street.
where medical attendance was at once procured
He Is pronounced in critical condition.-Aier.
State Journal, 1874.
Notwithstanding the I'M
favorable weather last evening" there was q very
large and elegant assemblage Of ladies and gentle
nasn, (nemb,rs of that congregation at Calvary
Baptist church to welcome home their esteemed
pastor tho Rev. Dr. Hewlett, and his bride. Sew
rral parts Of tho room were decorated with flowers
rare and fragrant, and the supper was one OF the
most splendid ever witnessed In this metropolis on
such an occasion. The ceremonies were few and
appropriate. Everything passed of we'll, and We
add our best wishes for the future prosperity and
usefulness as so we'll known In the past.
TnE PARK.-Poslmaster General Ran
dali accompanied by two Of his assistants and sew.
era principal clerks yesterday afternoon accepted
the invitation Of the managers of the grand German
Festival. On their arrival thoy were received and
welcomed by President Charles Kloman, Colonel
K9rber, DIR. Risler, Count Stock Justice Walter,
and others, and the band performed some hne airs.
After delightful survey OF the arrangements-
tho magnificent prizes, the rope.walking, and the
amusemsnts gensrally-the visitors were highly
entertained with q substantial and elegant dinner
which was amply discussed, The great festival ID
well worth visit at any hour.
MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-Chares Thomas a
colored man, was arrested on the Island on Tues.
day evening, by Sergeant Barker, on a charge Of
malicious mischief II being charged that he entered
. new house owned by John Mclaughlin and while
the workman ara DAntod the walls win dill,
fsrent colored paints. He was held for q hearing
before Justice Handy.
DRowSED.-Yesterday afternoon the body
Of q man, name unknown was found in the Eastern
Branch, of the nayy-yard, by one Of the watchmeu
employed on The monitors, 1t was taken out, and
Coroner Woodward notified to hold an inquest thi'
morning The body has tho appearance Of having
been In the water some time,