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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19
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WoRKrNGNES's CosvENTIoS.-The regular
monthly meeting Of the workingmen's convention
was held last night in the Council chamber at the
City Hall, the vice president Mr.. Richard Emmons,
In the chair, and Joseph W. Mattingly secretary.
Messrs John W. Lansdale, NJ. J. Fitzpatrick, and
James II. Reed were admitted as delegates from the
carpentors' Association. Messrs Donald McCath-
ran, William Boron, John r. Mainey, Owens, and
Conroy were admitted to seats from the Painters
Association.
Mr.. Joseph R, waltermeyer, the corresponding
secretary, read number Of letters from other as
'ociatiOns, in Boston, Troy, and Buffalo, showing
the progress Of the eight-hour cause.
Mr.. John A. Landvoight stated the journoymen
bookbinders had decided to attend In q body the
meeting on the Island this evening" and invited all
brother workmsn to join in the procession.
Mr.. A. T. Cavis, chairman Of the Executive
Committee, made a report showing the proceeding
Of that committee. Ho also stated that the CON-
mittee had decided to recommend that a resolution
be adopted, inviting Mr.. John @. Funchor to leo
ture before the workingmsn Of the District at Odd
Fellows Hall, Seventh street. Postponed until
the next meeting.
Tho report Of Mr.. J. O. o. Whaley, delegate Ia
the New York convention. was presented, showing
that the convention had decided to hold a national
convention in Baltimore, on tho goth Of August
next, 10. The report was adopted.
Mr.. Penicks offered resolution providing for th,
purchase Of ave hundred copies Of the speech o.
Hon. Mr.. Brandeth, of the New York Legislature
in regard to the eight hour movement. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. waltermsyor. the correspond
ing secretary was directed to send copy of tn,
II 4.
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New YoRK, April ia special to the Herald
from Lieut.. Stephens says the Adjutant General oil
Maine arrived to-day.
A British frigate is in the river with troops
aboard.
The Sea Wing, the Gag ship of the West India
squadron, went up the river st. Croix. She brought
100 troops from Halifax.
PORTLAND, April ls.-The Government has char.
tered the steamer Regulator to take company oil
regulars to some point, probably Eastport. She
will probably leave the arrival Of the noon train
which Is expected to bring Gen. Meade.
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New York Markets,

NEW York, April ls.-COttOn heavy sales Of
1000 bales at $S7. Flour activei sales of :, 500
bills State at s7.l5as9i Ohio, $s.s5asi2j Western,
$7l5a$0. Southern advanced 2Oa8O cts.i sales Of
800 bbls. at 50 75aSlG. Wheat active and Sal
cts higher sales of 0, 700 bushs, No. l Milwaukee
at 81. s3a$l. 49, white Canada, $2.55a2.6O. Corn
advanced cent sales of $1,000 bushs. at s4as7
cts. Pork heavy. Whisky dull Rice steady.
Sugar quiet; Muscovado, llial2l cts. Coffee dull
sales 1000 bags. Naval stores dull. Freights
dropping. Gold, 1871.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

FINE ARrs.-The people of Washington
will DO glad to hear that Mr.. Bierstadt's Mount
Hood, one Of those pictures that have made him
famous over the world as one Of tho gre,test Of
Landscape painters, will be exhibited at seaton
Hall, for the benefit Of 81. Ann's Orphan Asylum,
commencing on Saturday, and continuing one
week. There will be private view on Thursday
evening to the friends Of the artist.
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GALE OF A STEAM GRIST MILL
CAVALRY DEPOT, oIBsBoRo, DC


PIRsy DIyIs,oS
wAsHnsroN D. c., April II, isee
BY order Of the ouArtermaster Genera thsre VIII bs
sold on the premises At public auction anSsy ths al.
rsction OF Captain George T. Browning, A. q nj, on
wEDNEsDAY Nav "a 1859 Al II oieioet m Aha foi.
loving .described publio property 70 wit:
one az STEAM GRINDiNG AND FEED MILL,
frame with massya granits 40 by sofeet
with coal hay and engine houses attached All con-
strreed Oh The very best material and In the most sub
stannai mapper
Also AT INA same time and plaoe the maehinery and
appliances OF the mill csssisting oi
ONE m ENGINE OF iOO.HoRsB POWER
twon, % ,an, foIl n.hA. y ~, -. h.... -,
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NEW YoRK, April ls.-Tbe steamer Columbia,
from Havana on the l4th, has arrived
The Didra has a report that on the 2sth Febru-
airy the Spanish frigateS Blanca and BerangusllA
bombarded the port of Conception, and landed a
force which captured the town. One vessel is said
to have been sunk by them.
The Spanish men.of.war Alminsa and Consuelo
reached Montevideo. The health of Havana was
good.
The steamer Liberty, from Baltimore on the 18th,
for New Orleans, arrived at Havana
The smallpox is reported raging at Ponce, Porto
Rico.
The shock Of an earthquake was felt at Ponce on
tho Goth Of March.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

W. G. PHELPS, of Devlin & Co., New Y rk,
will be at willard's Hotel from 18th to 10th inst
choice styles of seasonable goods for gentlemen
wOar, from which he will be happy to take orders
for garments to DO made at our house in New
York. Apq.lOt
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

THE NATIONAL BASK PESs.-The "fve.
twenty grssnback pen" several varieties Of which
are manufactured BY the Empire Pen Company,
Nos. 80 and "a John street, New York, are supe.
rior TO any metallic pen We have seen. They are
made Of American materials, BY American work
men, and In the different kinds all hands can be
suited. Messrs. Philip 4 solOmons are the agent,
for this oitv
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

PARDoNED.-Barthold J. Dresser, who was
convicted in the Criminal Court short time since,
for conspiracy to cheat the United States and sen.
fenced to two years In the county Jail, has been
pardoned BY the President Dresser was indicted
and convicted with two other parties.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

The PoToNAo FrsHERrEs.-The fisheries on
the Potomac are not doing rs we'll as could be
wished. -Four or Ave boats arrived this morning,
and they were only partially laden. At the wharf
foot Of Ninth street prices range from $1l to $lt
per 1000 for herring, and from SIS to $40 por 100
for ahad
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

THE RECONSTRUCTED AT FAIRFAX CoURr
HoUsE.-An intelligent and patriotic lady from
Philadelphia, commenced, a few days ago, a school
at Fairfax Court. house. in which she was trying to
enlist forty fifty colored children. Some of the
chivalrous sons of the reconstructed in that place
and among their number son of Judge Thomas
took It upon themselves duty to put stop to Q
proceeding so distasteful to their dignity by throw
ing stones at the teacher she passed to and from
the school.hOuse, wheroupon the military authOri
ties were notified of their conduct, and squad o.
cavalry soon made their appearance in the village
but were unable to arrest the offending parties
they having left this county for their cOuntry'l
Virginia State Journal
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CRIMINAL CoURr-Judge Fisher ED.
G. Darlington, Esq, District Attorney, prosscut-
ing)
Yesterday morning the case of Isidore II. Phil
lips, indicted for forging the name of G. S. JONES'
was resumed, and after argument submitted to the
jury.
George Edwards, alias Wn. II. Munroe, who
plead guilty yesterday of breaking into the DWELL
ing house of W. @. 0'Meara, and stealing there
from, sentenced to DO imprisoned in the Albany
Penitentiary for three years.
Martin Welsh, indicted with John Lambert and
Edward Magee for rObbing Robert Conway. Coun.
sci for defence moved that the prisoner be dis
charged on the ground that after the testimony
the part Of the prosecution had been closed, the
Court, on the motion Of the District Attorney, d-
rscted that one Of tho jurors, on being called,
should decline to answer, and therefore eleven only
Of the jurors answering the Court ordered the PAN
el to DO discharged and the defendant be remanded
to custody until he give bail in the sum of ST. 900
for his appearance to answer the charge.
Tho juror was withdrawn on account Of the alb
sence of the prosecuting witness.
Defendants counsel, Messrs. Morris and Drury,
argued that the accused had once been placed in
jeopardy, and therefore could not be tried again
District Attorney Darlington argued that juror
could be withdrawn and the case continued if tho
Court should think proper to do so.
Judge Fisher announced that he would give an
opinion this morning.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

The CANAL.-Mayor Wallach has appoint,
ed Mr. Benjamin seversOn to suPsrintsnd the work
ofimproving the Washington canal
Proposals will be received at the Mayors Office
until Saturday the 2sth instant, for o1caVating
twenty-slx thousand cubic yards, more or less, Of
deposits from the Washington city canal between
Tiber creek and the Eastern branch, the substance
so removed to be placed wherever the Canal Board
may direct.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

AFRICAN NJ. Il. CoNPERENcE.-To-day the
Baltimore annual conference of the African M. Z.
Church will meet at the Israel Church, on South
Capitol street. This Is the ftieth year of the OK.
isteace Of this church, and the conference will be
an interesting one. Bishops Quinn, Payne Way
man, and Campbell are all expected to be present.
Bishop Wayman has been appointed to deliver the
semi-centenary sermon before the body. This con-
nectioh was formed April II, 1916, in the city oil
Philadelphia. They now have ten annual confer
ences, viz: Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA New York,
Newland, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Louisiana,
South Carolina, and California. They have four
bishops, two hundred travelling preachers, and sew.
enty-dye thousand members. Last Sunday was the
sem-centenary services throughout the connection,
and the congregations contributed largely. The
funds are to be divided between the cause Of edu
cation, mission, and the Book Concern.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

DvokoE.-Yesterday morning, in the
Chancery Court, Judge Wylie granted a decree oil
divorce to David Jones, from his wife, Mary Jones,
The bill filed by the plaintiff states that the par
ties were married on the nth of January, 1881, by
Rev. P. D. Brown, the maiden name of the reSpOn.
dent being Mary Biermani that on the Goth Of
March last she left his house and has since been
living in adultery with one Brovst Brig. Gen.
Mank. Mr. Louis Shade appeared for the com.
nlainanI
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FOUNDING. - Yesterday morning Mr..
Samuel Proctor, q colOred man, who resides on
Thirteenth street, between N and N, heard the
cries Of an infant, and upon searching around,
found female colored child, about one month old,
lying In an alley, near his house, wrapped in some
old clothes. The infant was taken in by Mr.. Proc.
tor and cared for.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

Another Infected shipioad Of EmIRrants.
New York, April ls.-The British steamship
Virginia, from Liverpool on tho 4th instant, has
arrived.
She brought one thousand and forty.three pas
scugers. Thirty-sight died on the passage. She is
anchored in quarantine. The disease is said to be
similar to that with which the steamship England
10 infected.
The Virginia is to be Immediately sent to the
lower bay, to the usual quarantine anchorage,
which is twenty miles below the city.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

RESISTING THE OFFICERS Yesterday morn
ing, Officer Hill, Of the Fourth ward, in attempting
to arrest a drunken man in swampoodle was at
tackled by crowd of men and women. Word
reached tho Fourth ward station, and Sergeant
Ecklotf, with number of the officers, started for
the scene of the riot, on the way encountering the
crowd which numbered about 200. Officer Hill
succeeded in getting the prisoner to the station
house. Subsequently, Patrick Holden, Mamie
Holden, and JohannAh Holden were arrested by
Officers SchSfer and Clements for participating in
the riot. They were taken before Justice Walter,
who committed the two men to Jail and held the
to bail to answer at court the charge of re-
sistng an officer in the discharge of his duty.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19
T ARGE SALE OF GOVERNMENT
IL BUILDINGS, LUMBER, TIMBER, So, AT THE
DIsMAETLRD FORTS ABOUND WASHINGTON, D. O.
HEADa'Rs DEPARTMENT OF wAsHISGroN,
OHFIcR CHEF QUARTBRMAsrER,

wAsuNaroN, d. c., April IL, 1865.
Will be sold at public auction, at the times and places
named below, ali Of the ofleers' Quarters Barracks,
Mess Houses aud other structures belonging to tho
QuArtermasters Department United States Army In and
about the following dlsmAntled forts around Washing
ton.
Also, at same times and places, will be sold for the
connected with each fort respectively
EAST OF EASTERN BRANCH.
On MONDAY, APRIL Esd, at 10 clock, q m, at FORT
CARROLL, eleven frame buildings, viz:
Three Barracks, Qarge site); one Hospital Building;
various Dimensions Also, Mess House and Stable Of
stock.ds -
SAME DAY, at p. m at FORT STANTON, four
frame buildings, via;
One Barrack two Officers Quarters; one Cook House.
Also, Stable and Guard House Of stockade.
On TUESDAY, APRIL 2ith at II o'clock, a. m, at
FORT LINCOLN, FOURTEEN FRAME BUILDINGS,
viz:
Five Barracks; four Mess Houses; three ohcers'
Quarters; and two small outbuildlngs Also, two
Stables and four outbuildings (tockade) OF various
dimensions,
On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25h, at II o'clock, .. m, at
FORT TOTEM, NINE FRAME BUILDINGS, viz;
Two Barracks; one Mess House; four oficers' Quar-
tiers; and two outbuildinRs. Also, four Oeers Quar-
teTs Guard House. Stable, and Kitchen (stoekade) Of
| various dimensions
On THURSDAY, APRIL 26h, at II O'Clock, q, m, at
FORT SLoCUM, TWENTY-QhE FRAME BUILDINGS,
| viz:
Five Barracks; four Mess Houses; Eve Oncers Quar-
tors two Hospital Wards; two Surgeons Quarters and
three small outbudings. Also, one Stable, Qog)
On FRIDAY APRIL 9Th, at u clock, a. m, at FORT
STEVENS, FIFTEEN FRAME BUILDINGS, via:
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

GOLD AT TENNALLYTowH.-Gold -bearing
quartz has been discovered near Tennallytow as
we hear from various quarters. 1t is to be hoped
the diggings will pay.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The following sales
Of real estate have been made recently Lot 10, II,
H. Is and H. in Todd's subdivision Of square 66s,
at II cents per square foot To John W. Cord; lots
10 and 20, at Is cents 10 Paul aoepel 80 to &c. at
II cents to George Dill lot 80 and part of 49, in
Uhlmans subdivision Of square GIG, to Lewis Rshl,
for 4270
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

CIRCUIT CouRr-Judge 0lin.-George H.
Nichols against Ransom s. Mesn. Motion for new
trial Oyeruled. Lloyd for plaintiff Phillips for de.
fence.
Asbury F. Fawsett against Catharine Crumbaugh,
Administrative of John Crumbaugh. Motion to sci
aside verdict, and for a new trial.
William Young against Bensinger and Edel. Case
continued, and leave to amend granted McPher.
son for plaintiff Thompson and Miller for defence.
Louis Esbery against II. Matthias. Verdict for
defendant Kennedy and Webb for PLAINTIFF Brad.
ley and Bradley for defence.
George R. Adams against George F. Rider.
Agreement for the trial Of the case entered. Nor.
sell and Cox for PLAINTIFF Stewart and Riddle for
defence.
James Montgomery against Joseph Willard
Action to recover for services rendered. Case on
trial. Day for PLAINTIFF Mattingly for defence.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19
THE GREAT NATIONAL FAIR.

THE Lady Directors Of the NATIONAL soLDIRRs' AND
SAILORS ORPHAN HoNE will commsnee to hold PAIr 10
this city the 18th day Of May next the proceeds Of
which to be devoted 10 the support aud
wise provided for in their respective States and Terri
tories.
Bach State and Territory to be represented by Ia
ble and the Ladies' intend that the District u Columbia
shall bear creditable contrast with any.
The Ladies' will meet at Wesley Chapel, corner Of
and fth streets every Tuesday, at m, until the
opening Of the Fair and all Ladies DESTROYS Of opera
ting Ia the objects Of the association cordially In
vited to attend. apl0.td
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

We AT ALL TINES recommend to the COM
munity what we consider of Importance, and in
such light We look upon the new pen made by Mr.,
9. Barnard, Of London II IL termed the "car.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19

Banking House,
BRANCH OFFICE:
At JOHN II. JOHNSON Law Oliee, No. 81 Louisiana
avenue, near Bank Of Washington.
This Company Is now prepared to insure all deseEP.
lions Of property against loss damage By hre on such
terms cannot fail to be acceptable to the eiuIens OF
the District. In this Company you can insure your
FURNITURE, MERCHANDISE, WAREHOUSES, Oh
DWELLINGS for year o. shorter period.
This Company starts with a CASH CAPITAL Of $780,
0O0 all paid IN thereby enabling them " offer to the
citizens Of the District greater security than has
been offered heretofore.
Policies will be Issued for shorter period than
year according to the New York scale for short nsu'
rance.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-19


ID GRAPHIC GALLERY,
7S5 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK,
Nearly opposite Grace Church.
Mr. Brady has view and for sale at his Gallery, as
PORTRAITS OF ALL OFFICERS,
Of both services who have gushed themselves in
the late war The sizes vary from odrts de rIsHe to
imperial.
In addition to his varied assortment OF likeuesses Mr.
COLLECTION OF VIEWS
Of almost every point made historic In the recent
hiei, which 1t may be presumed will be valued by not
only those more Immediately concerned, but their
friends as mementoes Of the trials through which the
Mt. Brady always pays considerable attention to
The new style Of PORTRAITS IN PORCELAIN has
been brought by Mr.. Brady to perfection. aP2'n
TT U d SON TAYL oR,
BOOKSELLER AND sTATIoNER,
Ss4 PennSylvAnIa avenue doors west Of Ninth street.
wAsHISGroE CRY.
All the new books Of the age received Immediately
upon issue from the press aud for sale at publishers
prices
grades and variety, at the lowest New York PrceS.
hank BOoGs Of all styles hand, and made to order
Visiting Cards printed, aud plates engraved in the
latest fashion.
All Medical Books supplied at publishers rates.
Paper aud Envelopes stained to order. ar2'n
n ARDNERS PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
" GALLERY,
INTRLLId8NoKR. BUILDING
oil Seventh street,
oNCE MORE IN RUNNING ORDER.
The damage caused by the late Ore has been 90 far 70.
paired that business will be resumed
THIS MORNING, "WEDNESDAY, October 4thJ
When, formerly, the rule will be strictly enforced
throughout the establishment,
PRODUCE THE BEST, NO MATTER WHAT THE
COST IN TIME AND MATERIAL"
Mr. O. tAksa this opportunity to thank his Numerous
friends and customers for past Kindness and TO say
shall be his constant aim TO continue 70 merit the very
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| STATES
The bill being thus again before the House
The Speaker announced that the morning hour
had EXPIRED so the further consideration of the bill
was postponed
The House then resuRed the consideration Of the
regular order viz; the bill to reorganize the Army
Of the United States, the pending question being
upon the fifth section Of the bill, which reads as
follows:
Sec. 5. And be 1t further enacted, That the Off
GERS Of the thrtyseyen regiments of infantry, first
provided for in the foregoing seotion shall consist
of those now commissioned and serving Herewith,
subject to such examination as to the condition Of
their being retained in the service as may herein.
after be provided for all the original vacancies in
the grades Of first lieutenant and second lieutenant
and two thirds of all other original vacancies In
each OF the grades above that Of first lieutenant Ia
be Allied by selection from among the officers and
soldiers Of volunteers who have served In the army
Of the United States In the late war for the sup,
preston Of rebellion, and who have been dstin.
guished for capacity, good conduct, and efficient
service but graduates Of the United States Mill,
tary Academy shall be eligible to appointments al
second lieutenRnts The Veteran Reserve Corps
shall be Onicered by selection from the officers Of
the present Veteran Reserve Corps and by appoint.
ment from any officers and soldiers of volunteers
who have been wounded In the line Of their duty
while serving in the army Of the United States In
the late war or have been disabled by disease con.
tracted In such service, and may yet be competent
for garrison other duty to which that corps has
heretofore been assigned. The officers selected Il
I'LL original vacancies in the regiments Of colored
troops shall be taken from among the present Off
GERS Of coloIed troops who have served in the army
OF the United States in the late war. And al
appointments Of officers in the Veteran Rsssrv,
Corps and In regiments Of oolored troops shall b,
made on examination, a. hereinafter provided
having reference TO capacity, GOOD conduct and
snioisnt service In every case,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1866-06-08

". Gear3j-after he, the said Geary,
had suTeptti0uSly suppressed the order
of the Adjutapt Gen. of this State, lis
sued by direction of Governor Shunk'l
directing him to fill all vacancies in ihe
2nd Regiment Of Pa. Volunteers by e.
lection-taking advantage of his stofea
authority to cover up his corse than
base motiUes, and TO ipjure the hard
earned fame of a brave and gallant olil-
Ger.
On motion of Peter A. Johns, it was
Resotred, That all the harm we wish
Col. Geary, Is that his disgrace mGy Jot-
lou him through al tie lanes and are
n,tes Of life, and dtat he may necer die
or get old.