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The national Republican., 1867-08-05

Contracts AwARDED.-Col. Bell, Com.
missary of Subsistence of the United States, has
awarded contracts for furnishing soAp for the
Government to tho following parties; G. d.
Jewell, of Washington, 10, 900 lbs at cents por
pound; also, to the same party TO- 900 lbs. at
9.2O cents per pOundi George Rhinehardt, Of
Washington, g. 900 lbs. at cents per pound
Joseph Radcliffe, of Baltimore, 8, 900 lbs. at s
cents per pound.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

DEPOSITS FOR JUNE.-From the official
report of the Froedmen's Saving and Trust Com.
pany, undor the management of the Freedmen $
bureau, We find the deposits in that institution
in this city for the month of June to be Sl5, 1854.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05
FOR SALE or RENT

FOR RENT.-TW0 FINE ROOMS,
Il furnished or unfurnished, in very aue neigh. q.
borhooi, few blocks from the Patent ONCE. In
quire at Intelgeneer Building, rOomNo. first door
au 3.2t
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

LIT BY ELEcrRICIrY.-The rotunda Of
the Capitol was lit by electricity on Saturday
night, In tho presence OF number of spectators.
There has been l2S additional burners lately
put in, and the entire number lighted last eve.
ming was 300 At 7:45 the signal was given,
the electric current thrown in, and there was an
instant illumination. Tho apparatus is certainly
great success, and worth visit by any who
may be interested.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

. ne also gave notice that ho would decide por
emptorily, before the close Of tho term. m. % mo.
tion to dissolve the Injunction now pending in
In the case Of Gunton We. Mock.
Ths court then adjourned until 10 o'clock this
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

The RED Cow CAsE.-The case in which
n red cow, or its value, is the struggle between
two contesting parties, and which has been at.
tracting considerable attention among those in.
beep INDUCED, will DO decided to-day, Justice
Miller being prepared to render decision.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

SANITARY CoMPANY.-Thrteen written
and twenty five verbal notices wero served on
Saturday on persons having nuisanees existing
on their premises. A number Of carcasses were
also reported and removed. Mr.. Bowie, in 3d.
Bdily Brown, Slj W. Ardella, Sli Jas, Ray, $S
and Andrew Martin, in s., were each mulcted In
the sums specified for creating nuisances.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

BASE BALL.-The married and single
mines of the clerks Of the Fourth Auditors office
play a game of base ball this afternoon at four
o'clock on the grounds corner of Ninth and
Boundary streets. There will DO nm interesting
tlmn Mnnther nermitting.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

FLEGANT FURNISHED ROOM
IL TO RENT, with the comforts OF home to ssn-
tlemen-"no children in the house" Apply at SOL
y street north, between Ninth and Tenth streets
west. Augl at
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

DOR SALE.-AN EIGH T ROOM
IL BRICK HOUSE In thorough repair, with water
and gas-in one OF the best locations In this city.
The above Is well located for lawyer, being on
four-Ard-a- street, between the City Hall and
PennsylvaniA avenue.
Inquire at I67 Thirteenth street, between E and
streets between and In the morning. augl-3tF
F0R SALE OR RENT.-A THREE.
i story and basement Brick House. and under
cellar, with water, gas, and other modern improve-
ments Apply at N. II. MILLER's, Attorney and
Counsellor at Law, S5 Louisiana avenue, near Sixth
and streets. jy8l st
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

WANTED.-TEN FIRST AND SEC
w ond Glass MUSICIANS for the l2th U; 5. !n'
fantry Band. n DARisCH'
3w Leader l2th q. b. Infantry Band.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

VIZ A n Il L D-A e 10 OOD co 20 X =,
w WASHER, and IRoNER, or to do the general
hsusework Of private family without children
must come we'll recommended. Apply at SGl +
street north, between Ninth and Tenth streets west
augl-3t
The national Republican., 1867-08-05
w A N rs ,

NTANTED.-AP PARTNER WITH A
w cash capital OF from u. 900 to 5000, to en- :
gage In a cash paying business. rare opportunity
offered Enquire at room No. l, lnteligencer Build
ing, first floor. au 3-3t'
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

DrED.-We regret to learn of the death
of Mrs. Catharine Norman, mOther-in-law Of the
Hon. Thomas b. Florence, after long and pain
full illness. Funeral services will be held this
morning at Col. Florence's residence, and the
body will be taken on to Philadelp phia for inter.
mont in the Monument cemetery.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

"ANTED-BOYS TO DELIVER
w MORNING PAPERS, who can bring written
Teeomme endations as to honesty and industry and
who can read and write. None need apply who sre
not carly risers. Apply at this office. lyls.W
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

UTANTED-NEW AND CAST-OFF
w CLOTHING, OLD GOLD AND SILVER, or
any other article OF value, at the old establlshed
Merchant Pawnbroker Store OF r. FULTON Co.,
6O2 Ninth street, 8 doors north OF Penn. avenue.
da9O-tf
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

TOR SALE OR RENT-THE LARGE
IL AND FINE RESIDENCE, corner Of Twenty
hnh and sts, No. 83, with IS large rooms gas and
water. Apply at JOSEPH II. SHAPFlELD's,
2i6 Penn. ave, bet. l2th and 18th SITS.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

MAsoSIc.-Grand Secretary Larner received
late on Friday evening q communication from
Penn Yan, New York, notifying him that G.
Grand High Priest Lewis had revoked his edict
against the Grand Chapter Of the District Of
Columbia, and also the authority given to Po.
tomao Chapter of Georgetown. This will be wei.
come news to the Companions.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

DUILDING SITES ON LONG CRED
ID Tive offer for sale three (3) Ane building lots
each 20 by l40 feet. Situated on North street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, I'm the i'm.
mediate Vicinity Of the dwellings being erected
by MessTs. Riggs and Plant, aud Department Clerks
Terms: D5th) one. ghth cash, and the balance In
monthly instalments offrom SO to $50.
JOHN r. BLVANS & CO,
jy 3O.lw 800 Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-08-05

DOR RENT-A DESIRABLE PRI-
T vATE RESIDENCE, with handsome Flower
Garden attached, situated between Seventh and
Eighth streets west at the intersection Of Maryland
and Virginia avenues. For terms apply to
JOHN a. SEMMgS,
Iell -tuthshV Seaton House,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

A GREAT STRIKE ENDED The PittsburS
pa, Commercial says that the great lockout.
as it is now generally termed. which has sin ce
the 18th OF January last closed or nearly closed
the rolling mills of that city. is now regarded
by ali parties concerned as at an end, The iron
workers generally appear to be satisfied with
the compromise, and express their intention OF
observiugit. This compromise allows the boil
ers 80 per ton until the Eth Of the present
month. After that they submit to reductio
OF one dollar per ton. with an agreement that a
further reduction shall take place In case rne
price Of iron decreese This arrangemen :
seems TO be accepted by all parties as final,
and in q few " eeks the miles will be running
to there full capacity. Thesuspension of labor
has been one OF the most extensive that has
ever occurred in that locality, and the effects
have been ielt by all classes OF society. The
Commercial savs that the total amount of
money. had the mills notstood idle. that would
have been paid ont Is 81, ,GUO This estimate
perhaps. will net cover half the lols which
Pittsburg has sustained by the lockout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07
Fire Alarm TELEGRAPH Stations.

Atthe suggestion of many OF our readers.
who do not understand the sig nal numbers in
the striking Of the bells to designate the local..
ties OF fires, we publish the following list OF
the numbers and localities Of the boxes In this
city
2-3d street east and L street south
:-Sth street east and Virginia avenue.
5-llth street east and Pennsy lvania avenue.
a-7th street east and Pennsylvania avenue.
18th street east and street south.
1-tth street east and South Carolina avenue
s-4th street east and street north.
S-6th street east and Fl street north.
12-2d street east and X street north
133-2d street east and East t Capitol street.
l5-2d street west and F street south.
l66-P"llee station AZ and street south.
!s-llth street west and Maryland avenue.
I3-ta street and Maryland avenue.
21-C street north and New Jersey ave-, tR. R.
ss-ci9S psRRstll Rsll.
24-No. Hook and Ladder House, Mass ave-
2!-lth street west and New York avenue
27-7th street west and N street north.
2s-loth street west and street north.
2S-sth street west and street north
31-43s street and Pennsylvania avenue
32-1th street west and y street south
3J-Central Guard House.
S6-l2th street west and y street north.
37-l2th street west and street north.
as-No. Engne.House, D st. north and 18th st.
s2-State Department, ,l4th st. west and sst north.
422-Riggs' Bank, 18th st west and N. Y. avenue.
43-l5th street west and street north.
4J-l9th street west and II street north
4G-2lst street west and Pennsylvania avenue
47-l61a street west and II street north.
iS-eoth street west and NJ street north.
49-Police Station. 10Th st. west and X St north
51-26th street west and G street north.
52-23d street west and street north.
53-Smit thsonian Institution.
J4-lSth street west and E street north.
5G-A rsenal gate.
57-Navy- Yard gate.
5s-l1th street west and street north
9S-Gth street west and n street sOnth
61-Adams' Express Office. Pennsylvania avenue.
62-Goyernment Printing Office II street.
63-7th street west and street north.
64-9th street west and G street south.
6J-l4th street west and e street south.
67-U. s. Observatory.
6e-sth st. west and St north, (residence Of Su :
perintendent of Polce.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTIONAL Cocvp~
TIoN.-Ihe Convention at Annapolis yester.
day adopted an order providing for an ad .
lonrnment sine die on the 18th instant The
Baltimore american sRpposes this has been
caused by the want OF funds to further pro
leng the session, as the Sl25,oOO appropriated d
by the Legislature for Its use must by this
adopted the present system Of Orphans Courts,
The Judges are all TO be elected for four years
The Registers OF Wills are to be chosen for
two years, and are to be elected at the same
time as members OF the legislature. Sheriffs
are to be elected for two years, as at present.
instead OF four years, as recommended by the
report OF the judiciary Committee The city
iary system for Baltimore city, and after an
absence OF some time "compromise'' report
was presented and ordered to be printed. A
proposition that the judicial election be held
in Baltimore on the second Wednesday in 1c-
tober was agreed to, and the Convention ad.
Iourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,

For BALTIMoRE.-Trans leave daily, except
Sunday at ZOO and 7:45 m, and l2:l5, zoo, 43o,
and S:45 p. m. On Sunday, at 7:45 a. m, and 4:30
and 6.45 D. m.
at zoo a. m, and 200 and S:45 p. Sunday, at 7:45
a. m, and 4:30 and S:45 p. m
For WAY STATIONS SOUTH OF ANNAPOLIS JUNO
TIoN.-6l5 and 200 a m, and 200 and 435 p. m
For ANSAPoLIs.-7:00 a. m, and 4;30 p. m. No
train on Sunday.
For ALL PARTS OF THE WEsT.-Leaye daily ex
cept Sunday, at 7:i5 a m, and 4:3o and s:45 p m.
On Sunday, at 4:30 and s:45 p m. only, connecting
at Relay House with Western trains.
Philadelphia and New York Through Line
For NEW YORK, without change of cars-Leave
daily, except Sunday, at 7:45 and 1918 and O
p. m. On Sunday, at 7:O0 p. m. only. Sleeping cars
on p. m. train.
TAB m, and l2:l5, 4aO and ZOO p. m. On Sunday
at p. m. only.
Great Penasylvanla Route.
For THE NORTHWEST, SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 7:45 a. m
and 4:5O and S:45 p. m.
Steamboat Travel.
For RICHMOND AND THE SOUTH AN D SourHwE EST
The steamers of the Richmond and Fredericksbure
line leave Seventh street wharf daily, except Sun.
days, at 6 a. IN. and p m. On Sundays at 6 a. m
only.
street wharf every hour from a. m. until p. m.
daily.
For MorNT VERNoN.-The steamer Wawasset
leaves Seventh street wharf Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings of each week at 10 O'Clock
returning at 31a p.
For BALTIMORE AND POToNAc RIVER LAND
1NGs.-The steamer Columbia leaves Riley s wharf
foot eff Eleventh street, every Wednesday morning
at 6 clock
P"ToMAc TRASsPoRrATIoN LINE FOR BALr1
MORE AND PoToMAc RIVER LANDINGs.-Steamers
leave Sixth street wharf at a. m. on Wednes
days and Saturdays.
For THE EASTERN SHoRE.-The steamer vii.
son Small an elegant boat. leaves her pier, oppo.
site No. 40 Light street wharf, Baltimore every
Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, at p. m, for
Easton Point. Pouble Mills, Oxford, Clora IS Point
Wallach's wharf, Cambridge Hughlett's wharf
Cabin Greek, Medford's wharf and Lloyd's Land
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

ORDER OF GENERAL ORD RELATIVE TO RE.
MoVALs AND ELEcT1oNs.-Brevet Major Gen
eral +. o. y. Ord, commanding the Fourth
Military District, ON the goth ultimo, issued
the following circular
''The United States Congress having pro.
yided by special law for the organiza tion OF
State governments on the basis OF suffrage
without regard to color, and having also pro.
vided for the removal of all officers whs in
any manner thwart or obstruct the execution
of this law, and the duty Of administering
these laws In this military district having de-
volved upon the undersigned, all State and
municipal officers, Of whatever degree or kind,
are hereby notified that any attempts to render
nugatory the action OF Congre IS, desigred to
promote the better government Of the States
lately engaged in the rebellion, by speeches or
demonstrations at public meetings in opposi-
ton thereto, will be deemed good and suf1-
cieAt caute for their summary removal from
office. The same prohibition in regard to
speeches and demonstrations at public meet.
ings will be strictly applied to all officers hold.
ing appointments from these headquarters, and
existing orders prohibiting the interference OF
officers Of the army in elections will be rlgidly
enforced In this district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

DIsCHARGIHG CoLoRED REPUBL1cANs-
Dispatches from Nashville, Tennessee, say
that the wholesale discharge OF negroes
throughout the State for voting the Republican
ticket has demanded from the Freedmen's s Bu-
reau prompt meas ures for their support. Gen
Carlin is moving in the matter but finds it i'm
possible to obtain employment for the hun
dreds who are being discharged. He has Just
appointed Judge Lawrence to take charge Of
the prescribed freedmen in Middle Tennessee
In his letter Of instructions the General saws
"If necessary, advertise by telegraph North
and South that laborers can be supplied. In
sending men out OF the State, Transportation
will be furnished from Washington. You
will establish depot in Ma -hville for all who
have no homes. Good citizens, black and
that must ensue from this wholesale pro-
scription." Accompanying there Instructions
Juuge Lawrence will issue through the pa.
ps 3 an appeal to the people of the State, ur.
gipg forbearan ce and liberation to the freed
men. The Consery ative press generally favor
the prescription. The Nashville Banner sp.
poses IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

CAMP NJ EKTING OF THE NJ. E. CHURCH
SoUTH.-This large and in eresting camp.meet-
lnR mas bean IN progress since Friday last,
near Reisterstown, Md. 1t is un der th. sinner
vision OF the Rev. 5 Register. presiding elder
OF the Baltimore district OF ths NJ 4. Church
Soutn. Last Sunday the congregations were
said to be the largest that had been witnessed
on any similar occasion in Maryland Rev. DIR,
keener, OF New Orleans, and the Rev. John
Polsal, OF Baltin ore, preached at the morning
and afternoon appointments, and the Rev, II
b: Sargent, OF the Virginia Conference, preach
ed in ,he evening. Rev. s. S. Roszel. REV DR.
Houston, Rev. T. E. Bond, Rev. A. w Wilson
Rev. Mr.. Atkins, OF the Holston Conference
Rev. Dr Cox, Of the Methodist Protestan,
church in Alabama, and other eminent minis.
ters, have pre- cached, and given great interest to
lhe meeting. The Rev. Mr.. Munsey has no,
yet arrived. but it is expected he will arrived
In time to preach on Thursday. The service
y sterday were deeply Interesting The sacra-
ment was aomnlsfsred. about 20 preachers be-
ing present and very large number of com
munlcants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

PRIZE FIGHTING.-On Sunday morning, a
prize fight as usual, took place back OF Yves,
Hoboken, during the progress OF which one OF
the pugilists was struck with a bottle by an
outsider for having been guilty OF foul blow.
A general fight ensued. IN which fifteen to
twenty person were badly cut and injured,
and cry OF 'police" was raised Just In time
toprevent the killing OF some of them. No ar
rests were made, as the authorities were too
slow.-N. y. Herald, Aug. 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

~Charles Henry, aged nve years, SON of
Joseph ana Lydia Breon, OF Lewisburg, Union
county, Pa. came to his death in an unusual
and agonizing manner last Monday morning.
On Saturday previous, W hle eating peanuts,
as all children will do, one. half Of q kernel
passed into the trachea, and all the medical
skill which was called into req uisltion could
not extricate it. Shortly before death he was
seized with violent fit OF coughing, which
terminated in death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

~Arunaway para bachelor and a mar
ried woman-was traced to Buffalo on Wed
nrsday and arrested by the police. The man
was Edward Mars, residing at No. 1l2 Madi.
son street. New FORK. The woman was the
Wife of Charles Cuiversop, OF Scranton Pa.
These persons eloped on the 10Th Of uly. They
were followed by the Injured husband, and
found at smaI hotel In Buffalo. When dis
covered, the wife rushed into the arms of her
husband, who took her back very we'll satIs-
fled to receive her,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

0A letter from Warrenton, Va, saws arhe
colored people here have regular dancing
schools. base ball clubs, pic-nics, fairs. So:
in fine they initiate the whites in everything,
save constancy at work. They had q tourna-
ment here few days ago."
" The colored people of Warrensbure.
NO. have built the first school house erected
IN that town.
~ Eighty Swedish emigrants have arrived
at Houston, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

THE REGISTRATION IN ALABAMA Thus
far, 103574 voters have been registered in Ala
bama, OF whom al 500 are white aud 6I 7S5
colored. Of the whites 1t is estimated that at
least one-third may be counted in the Repub.
lican vote, while the election in Tennessee
shows that the black vote will be almost n AMI
mOusly Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

CONTINUED DIFFICuLTY.-For some years
past hard feeling has existed bet ween Messrs.
e. F. Barnes and r. f. Magee, OF the Sc eventh
Ward, which, on several occasions, was de .
yeloped IN acts that were investigated by the
police On Monday Mr., Magee was arrested
nv Officer Skinner for calling Mr.. Barnes " q
id thiet'' publicly in the stree. The case
was taken before Justice Tucker, who, after
examining several witnesses, fined Mr.. Mngee
dollars,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

HThe long braids are not unbecominp whom
properly worn Care should be taken TO have
them large and heavy locking; and they should
not be tied to each other, but hang straight
finish on each They recall the gIorions
massive tressts of the Southern Russ girls
seen in pictures; pity every face had not thin,
large, dark eyes to correspond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07
TELEGR RAMS. Sc.

| The court-nartial con ysnced at Fort Porter
Buffalo, New York, for trying seventeen of
| The privates of Battery NJ, Ith artillery for
rarading with the Fentans at their late pie
| mic, was concluded Monday. Fifteen OF the
| prisoners have been found guilty. and sen.
| fenced TO eighteen months at the Albany Iail
| The others are 20 receive reprmand from The
commanding offcer. The findings of the court
We're forwarded to Washington by General
barry for the approval OF the Secretary of
War.
There was an immense destruction OF oil
wells and oil by fire in Petroia on Saturday
night. A man in charge of Thompson & Co g
well set fire to one of their large tanks OF oil by
accident while carrying lantern in his hand
The fre at once comm icated to ad Join ng
wells. Ten wells, with all their machinery,
tan ks, &c, are total wreck. The loss IN ma.
chnery is $4,000, in banks, Si5.OOO, and in oil
over $500. Over twenty-five acres are
burned clean.
Fx-Governor David r. Porter, of Pennsyl-
vsnia, died at his residence in Harrisburg yes
terday afternoon, after brief illness He was
In the seventy ninth year Of his age. and mad
been for many years identified with ihe public
anairs OF this State. He served as q mem Der
OF both branches Of the Legislature, and was
the first Governor elected under the cor stitu
uon OF 1898, an Office which he held for two
successive terms.
motion was made in New York Monday,
IN the Supreme Court chambers, before Judge
Barnard, for the purpore OF OBJ aiming q per.
petual in JUNCTION to restrain Barney Williams
and William J. Florence from performing the
play called "Ca3te,' - OF which one j. W. Rob.
ertson, OF London, is the alleged author
Benjamin Thompson, a wealthy planter of
Beaufort, South Carolina recently placed IN
the ins ane asylum at Columbia, committed SUI
lcide by banging Monday. His insanity arose
from depression caused by the present condi-
tion of the country.
Orders have been received at Wilmington.
n. ", from General Sickes to suspend ali
jury Tials on account OF non compliance with
General order No 81. ordering revisal of tue
jury lists All jury trials upon receip. OF this
order were suspended.
The steamer Raleigh, from New York.
reports that August 3, off Key West. ats a. m,
she spoke pilot boat, which reported a
steamer having the Havana cable on board.
Every thing was in re adiness, and she would
proceed to lay 1t on that day.
The dispatches from the West tell of the
abundance OF the harvests in eyery direction
the late heavy rams have done but little in
jury. The fruit crop Of western New York
Will be larger than usual
Major and Brevet Colonel Alexander Won
Schroeder, az isistant9insp ,ctor on the staff of
General Sheridan. died Suddenly AT New
orleans Monday evening OF brain fever
republican meeting WAS held in New
Orleans last night for the purpose of endorsing
General Sheridan.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis arrived in Baltimore
yesterday on the steamer from Charleston, and
proceeds to-day to join her husbana in Canada
One hundred guns were fired in Baltimore
yesterday evening in honor of Tennessee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

BRICKLAYBR's STRIKE IN BosToN-A large
number OF bricklayers employed on some
buildings in course of erection in Boston have
knocked off work because their masters en-
ploy more apprentices than the rules OF the
Ericklayer's Association allow. The employ
ers decline acceding to their demands, and saw
they can find help enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

- rat-hunters' picnic. something en-
tirely new, will be held near Florence. OHIO,
on the Little Miami railroad, on Saturday,
18th inst. The men and boys living in the
vicinity organized themselves into two com .
panies for the destruction OF these pests about
eight weeks ago. and at the conclusion Of the
summers work the company showing the least
dinner for the other party. The OH cial count
is expected to show the largest number OF tails
ever shown in Ohio.