The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-05

Dr. Nichols was very able one, and was listened
TO very attsntivsiy BY all present.
The application for licenses TO sell liquor, sp.
piled for BY parties In Georgetown, were referred
to special committee, to be reported on st the
The report Of the Committee on Uniforms was
taken up and adopted. For privstss and sergesnts
the uniforms are the same a. herstofore worn.
The lieutensnts will have silver border strap on
each shoulder with one gold bar In each end. The
strap, with two gold bars In each end. Major
Richards will wear . silver border strap with .
gold leaf
The vrsrr OF THE RED MES.-Yesterday
afternoon the Grand Council, Tuscarora and Usage
tribes of Red Men lsft the city In the 8 O'Clock
train for the purpose Of paying fraterns visit to
the Red Men Of Alexandria. Upon arriving in
Alexandria they were received BY the Mayor Of
that city, who 10 Past Great Incahoone Of the
Order After the guests had partsksn Of lunch
they proceeded to the residence Of the Mayor, for
the purpose Of sersnAding him. After several
pieces Of music BY the band, Mayor Latham ap.
psarsd and spoke Of the origin and benefits Of the
Order Of Red Men. He then referred to tho wise
and patriotic course Of President Johnson whom a
| Mr.. Edwards, q member Of Tuscarora Tribe, from
this city, stepped In front Of Mayor L. and said he
objected to tho spssch--he did not want johnson
| speech. Many Of the Alsxandrisus cried out, 1--WE
are all johnson men;" upon which Mr.. E. called
Inc nou mon 70 thh IN INV iosVot uus tuote
were too many good johnson mon present, and
they would not take Mr. Edwards advice. Mayor
Latham said he intended 10 insult no ono, and had
no meaning TO give offence. He continued hi,
speech, and at the close the visitors returned "a
Oscsola Hall. At night ball was given In honor
Of the visitors and everything passed of pleasantly
and agreeable.
SAD AccIDESr.-Yesterday morning Mr.
Adolph Eissnbeiss, . weiss-beer brewer, who re-
sided on Psnnsyivanis avenue, near Thirteenth
street, went out cunning with his son, lad tel
years Of age When near the District line, abou
two miles beyond Bsnning's bridge, terrible acct
dent occurred, resulting In the death Of Mr. Essen
beiss. It seems he was walking through the field
with the hammer Of his gun raised. When h,
reached small ditch or branch, the lad jumped
over, when the father handed him the gun with
the music pointing towards himself. The It'll,
fellow, In catching hold Of II, accidentally put hi
fingers on the trigger, and the load was discharged
the contents taking effect in the thigh Of Mr.. Essen
bsiss, tearing away . circular portion Of flesh abou
three inches In diameter, and causing his death IL
about Ave minutes.
Horrinsd at the result Of his carelsssnsss, tn,
boy SHOUTED for help upon which Mr.. Stone,
farmer residing in the vicinity came to his aid
but too late to DO Of any assistance. The farme
immediately placed the body In wagon AM
brought II to the city, arriving here about fv
o'clock. Mr.. Eissnbiess was about thirty -oigh
years Of age, and was highly esteemed BY . larg
number Of friends He leaves . disoonsolate wifi
and four interesting children.