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The national Republican., 1867-07-31

DEATH OF E. @. MORGAN, EsQ.--Edwin
@. Morgan, Esq, for the past twenty years q
much esteemed member Of tho Washington bar
died at his residence, corner Of Third and d
streets, Monday afternoon, after q short Hines,
OF typhoid fever In the 4lst year Of bis ago. Mr..
Morgan was admitted to the bar on the 10th Of
December, l848, and has always enjoyed the
confidence and esteem Of his brother members.
He leaves widow, and two sons aged and IL
years. The funeral took place yesterday after
noon, at Al O'Clock. and was attended by large
number Of relatives and friends and members Of
the bar. Tho remains were conveyed to tho
Congressional Cemetery, the following named
gentlemen acting as pall.bearers: Joseph H.
Bradley. sr., James M. Carlisle, DR.. John B.
Blako, John J. johnson, James r. Roach, John
Il. Norris, John Van Riswick, and e, ]. Middle
ton. A few months since Mr.. Morgan had his
life insured for-$5, 900.
The members Of the bar in this city meet at
the City Hall this afternoon, to take appropriate
action In reference to the death Of Mr.. Morgan.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

GAME TO be PLAYED.-The first game
Of the homes home series between the Gym.
nastio and Continental Base Ball Clubs will be
played this evening, at O'Clock. on the grounds
Of tho latter club, south Of the White House.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

ERMAN SCHUETZEN vEREIN
IN OF WARRINGTON, D. @.
We thAatfally acknowledge the receipt efths fol-
lowing valuable presents for prisss from the gentle.
- IRON HRsRr ssxKRs, E.s -,
FROM MEssRs WEBB 8 BgyKRIDoE,
ONE LARGE ToBACC0 BOX.
FROM ISAAC ALEXANDER, ESQ,
- 0HE LAR0R SILVER GOBLET
FROM WIN b. MOSES, ESQ.
ONE WALNUT GARD REcRIvER.
'.. FROM MR.. sCHMkDrIE,
ONE sTLvER FRUIT BASKET
FROM hkssRS LAnsBUR0H BRO.
CASHMERE sHAwLs
RR0M MRssRs. GAIT q BRO,
ONE LARGE PINE RIRLD GLASS,
With all the nseessAry appurtsnanesa
IRON nEssRs KhsEsI noRyLssr.
ta.. rwo FANCY BxsKkrs.
. MRs WIRGMAE,
ONE YIEB MRBRsCHAUh PfPE
FROM MRS. KARR,
Jsvsisr. Penpsyivani. avenue and fosr-snd-a.hah
and Third streets,
ONE 8ILvlR CASTOR.
A Z. WEAykR,
. ONE GOLD LINED GOBLET.
THOMAS r. EVERETT,
ONE SILVER PINE GOBLET.
FROM MR.. M0LIOH,
ONE RINn"woyEN CUsHIoH.'
FROM MRS. v0I0HT,
ONE PIHH "wORsTRD CUSHION ~
FROM hR. CHARLES RIsoHER,
ONE "HBBRsCHAUA CIGAR HOLDER"
FROM MISS CATHARIHB KBBsR,
oEH SILVER hoLAtsRs PITCHER AND PLATE
jy'oif THE coMhrTTKn.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

THRRArs.-Lewis B. Stone INDUCED in
threats Of personal violence toward Barbara
Schmidt, was arrested in consequence, and re-.
quired by Justice Bates to give security to keep
the peace
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

PETIT LARCENY.-Mary Morilla was ar
rested by Officer Eaton, on complaint Of Louisa
Huett, who charged the defendant with peti
larceny. Justice Tucker, after hearing Of th,
facts, committed the accused for court
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

DRUSK.-John D. Buckley, restauran
keeper, for being drunk In the streets, was ar
rested by officer Shield, and nned by Justice
Thompson 1894.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

A UNION CAMP MEETING Of all the Afri
can Methodist Episcopal churches within the
District Of Columbia will commence tomorrow
In Ferril's Grove, two miles from Bladensburg
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

SUNDAY LAw.-Louis Rothchild, hotel
keeper, for selling liquors on Sunday, was ar
rested by Officer Acton, and fined by Justic
Thompson $40 for the same.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

OPEN ON SUNDAy.-Michael Wuliings
ford, storekeepsr, for selling goods on Sunday,
was fined by Justice Thompson for SO doing.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

GAME PLAYED.-On Monday q match
game Of base ball was played between the
Eureka and Mutual Clubs, which resulted In
favor Of the latter, by score Of 20 to Is.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

ILL.-F. A. Boswell, esq, Register Of
the city, Is suffering from a severe attack Of
cholera morbus, and 10 unable to be at his office
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

SANITARY COMPANY. - Twenty written
and ferty-one verbal notices were served by the
Sanitary Company yesterday on persons having
nuisancss existing on their premises. number
Of carcassss were also reported and removed.
John Colson, storekesper, for keeping nuis'
anes, was lasd 50. Rebseca Tut, housskeopsr,
HJar the same, was fined %.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

= The "HAPPY TwELvE."-This jolly crew
of-land lubbers are now preparing to go on their
annual excursion down the Potomac and Chesa-
peake, in which they propose, for two weeks, to
hsh, crab, and enjoy themselves and will leave
here on the 18th Of fAugust, in the schooner Sig
nal. The present members are Samuel W.
Owen. Jesse Birch, Jacob Shelby, John W.
. son, O. D. King, Robert Zachary, and II. r.
Tracy, the latter Of whom, recently the able
assistant editor Of the REPuBLIcAS, cannot be
present, as he has not recovered sufficiently from
the severe Incident that befell him soon after
taking up his residence In Boston.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

SUSPICION OF LLRoENY.-Thomas ii.
Hines, eolorsd, was arrested on suspicion Of tho
larceny Of articles from the establishment Of
Bsyans 4 Shaw, D street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets north. Justice Tucker re-
quirsd tho accused to give security for his
appearance at court.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

FSRD..-A. Burgdoff, cabinet,naker, for
making bonfire, contrary to law, was fined, BY
Justice Walter, %.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

FIdHrISG Docs AND MEN-0n Sunday,
as q colored lad named Samuel Nelson, was pas.
sing house on the Rockville road, few miles
north Of the city q small canine sprang out into
the road, and bit him. He picked up q stick,
with which he laid his dogship cut. George
Bladen, who was in field near by, and who
owned tho dog ran after the boy, in company
with another man and large dog, for the pur.
,sral blows at the hands Of Bladsn, and the dog
made an attack on him, when Nelson drew his
knife and defended himself. In 90 doing he
finished tho large dog by good blow with bis
knife. 0fioer King, OF the Second precinct, ar.
rested Bladen, and Justice Walter Anod him g..
II should have been 800.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

LINCOLN RADICAL REPUBLICAN, LABOR As.
sooIArIos. On Monday evening this assooia-
tion met In Shiloh church, on L street north,
and Rev. Alexander Henderson presided. He
explained tho objects Of the meeting, whom
thirty names were added to the membership Of
the club. Joseph II. jackson. from the eIeou.
tive committee reported that the trustees Of the
Union Bethel church, on M street, had given
their consent to the use OF the church for the
next meeting Of the association. The Chair
stated, for the benefit Of those present who re-
sided In other wards. that he would give them all
information with regard to organiz.
ing protective associations In their respective
wards. A finance and campaign committee were
then appointed and the meeting adjourned.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

A MASDANUs ASKED FoR.-In the case Of the
Ohio State Agency, the adjutant general Of the
State of Ohio has applied for writ Of manda.
mus to ]. O. Wetmore, esq, the late agent oi
the State, to compel him to surrender the ar
chiyes Of tho agency. A rule for Mr.. Wetmors
to show cause on next Thursday, why the manda'
mus should not be granted, has been issued.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31
DIANosl PIANosl
AN UNPRECEDENTED TRIUMPH,

[CAble Dlspateh.l
"PARIs RIPosIrIoS, July ], 1857.
"BTEINwAY 4 SONS New York. have been
awarded by the supreme Jury OF the Exposition
THE FIRST GOLD MEDAL oP MERIT for the
highest degree Of perfection In Grand, Square, and
UPRIGHT Pianos, and the most valuable invention
showing the greatest progress In the construction Of
Piano Fortes with the strongest endorsement Of the
Supreme International Jury. "
In addition to the above, stsinway 4 Sons have
received the following cable dispatch;
"rAhu, Julyt,
The great soelste dss Beaux Arts, Of Paris, have,
after careful examination OF all the musical lnstru-
ments exhibited at the Paris Exhibition, awarded to
sTEInwAY d SONS, Of New York, their oAAsI
TrsrIAoHAL MEDAL for the greatest superiority ant
novelty Of construction In Pianos. -
A full assortment Of sTRlEwAY's Grand, Square
aud Upright Pianos for sale At the wArerooms Of
W, o. MRrZRRoTT 4 Co,
iy2a'u SIS Pa ave, beN 9th and 10Th ste.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

PARADE OF TIE FARMERs.-It was stated
in the Centrs Market yesterday morning that
the country people contemplated having q pa
rado through the city some time next week,
each farmer bringing In his wagon. q stack Of
hay, q beef q iue lot Of poultry, q tub Of
prime butter, or q load Of vegetables, as q pro.
totype OF their avocation. We would suggest to
the farmers to bring along the female portion Of
their estate also, as the appearance Of rosy
checked, bright.eyed country girls sitting upon
4 load Of hay would no doubt greatly enhance
tho attraction Of the procession, at least with
tho mascuines Of the community. This would
cap the climax, reminding US Of the fayorite
dilty:
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

TENTH STREET SEwER.-A morning CO.
temporary publishes quite lengthy article upon
the above subject, charsetsrlzing the improve
ment as worse than folly. We have no wish to
discuss the subject, though we confess to de-
sire 1t may be weakness) to have sewer on
Tenth street to drain our cellar. II strikes us
rs q little strange that our friends did not dis.
cover the folly during the period that the adver-
tisement was inserted in their paper. We un-
derstand that bill was passed two years ago on
this subject, but the Mayor refused to execute
the work, SO that the subject is not new one.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

THR New JAIL.-We understand that
the new jail Is TO be located at the intersection
Of Now Jersey and Virginia avenues, We do
not think that this Is the best selection that
could be made. 1t Is too central, and Is open
to the same objections that are made to the To-
cation Of the old one. Some point further east,
in the neighborhood of the Asylum and the
Eastern Branch, would be, in our judgment,
more suitable, and would meet with less OBJ.
lection,
The national Republican., 1867-07-31
''wheu hrst I saw sweet Peggy,
II was on a market day,

A low backed car she drove, and sat
Upon turf Of hay" &s.
II Peggy and Sue won't come along, why
bring Sailie and Jane, and we are satisfied the
parade will be q success. We have had all sorts
Of parades-aremen's, butchers, schools and
others-but the farmers will bo the greatest Of
them all If they but take our advice. We wait
anxiously.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

A PLEASANT MATRIMONIAL AFFAIR
Last evening, at the residence Of Mr.. J. p.
Spanier, 435 street, very pleasant affair trans
pired, in which, by the powers vested In Rev.
W. J. Purington, two happy persons we're made
one flesh, ono heart, and one mind O. b. Blan.
ohard, esq, Of tho Third Auditors office, and
during the war q lieutenant on the stan Of Gen.
eral Sprague, In Sherman's army, was united In
holy wedlock with Miss Lucy Scott, Of st.
Joseph, Missouri. The fair couple, In the even.
ing, were rendered a complimentary serenade by
Heald's Brass Band, with J. P. spanier as direo'
tor. We wish the couple pleasant future.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

WANTED-NEw AND CAST.OFF |
w CLOTHING. OLD GOLD AED SILVER, or
any other article Of value, at the old -esAblishsd
Merchant Pawn broker Store Of 4. FULTON 4 Co.,
500 Ninth street. doors north Of Penn avenue,
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

TnE EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL RACE
CoUksB.-The exhibition at tho National Race
Course for the benefit Of the poor occurred yes.
terdsy. Though It had bson postponed, there
was, nevertheless, no decrease Of interest," and
goodly number Of sporting mon were In attend.
auce to witness the interest attached to the OF.
citing sport. But Ave animals were entered {:
Blk. 6. General Sherman, b. IN. Lightfoot, br. IN.
Mary, 9. g. Moscow, and b, m. Bess.
There was q large crowd In attendance, and
we arc glad to record the fact that the major
portion Of the spectators paid due regard to the
feelings Of gentlemen connected with the turf.
Tho judges chosen wero Messrs. Job Angus,
W. J. Brooke, J. II. Gheen. Marshall Brown,
Chas Godfrey, and Gen. Nye.
In the pools considerable excitement was
created by oaers. Two individuals produced q
barrel over which they were ventilating thoir
opinions. "Get up on the barrel ~ "0h, get
up yourself!n "It's barrel Of whisky !" Such
were the exolamations that came to US as wo
held by.
The beautiful black marc "Bess," with her
Dexter strides, was the favorite Of many from
| tho start; md though the lrst two heats were
decided against her, yet the winning ot tho third
brought triumphant applause. Her subsequent
triumph ELECTED tho warmest congratulations Of
oil turfmon. and We know Of none that would
wish to take her laurels. We have an interest.
ing resume, but will publish all in full at the
conclusion Of the races to-day. The best timo
made was 2:42; the worst, 260. Milo heats,
quarter poles, and good, fresh track.
An expert observer Of tho race was astonished
to perceive the celebrated grey horse Moscow
fail to repeat on the third heat, whom II was
we'll known that In the seventh heat In O former
race, he displayed endurance and made quicker
time.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

WANTED-BOYS TO DELIVER
w MORNING. PAPERS, who can bring written
recommendation as TO honesty and industry; and
who can read and write. None need apply Who are
not early rison. Apply al this ofiee. jyls-tf
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

RECEPTION OF THE NATIoSALs.-A very
full meeting Of the base ball players Of the Dis.
trct was held at Mr.. Cronin's headquarters last
night, the object being to perfect arrangements
for the reception Of the Nationals, who have won
such undying honors by their exploits In tho
West. The Nationals will arrive here this after
noon In the $50 train, and 1t was resolved that
the reception committee meet at Cronin's at 4;30,
when they will form In line and march In process.
sion to tho depot. preceded by Heald's American
brass band. At the depot the Nationals will 70.
ceivo proper welcome, and be escorted to the
Aeadquarters Of the club.
On Friday evening q grand banquet will be
rendered tho victors, which will take place at the
Kirkwood House, on which occasion prominent
and eminent friends Of the great game will be
present and deliver addresses. Tickets for the
banquet, we arc requested to state, can DO OBJ.
tained at Galts' jewelry store Philip solomons
book store, and at Cronin's.
From tho great interest manifested last eve.
ming, there can be no doubt but that the recep-
tion this evening will be a grand affair, as II
should be, In honor Of tho magnificent triumph
Of tho representatives Of base ball In this Dis
trot over those Of the West
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

THg YACHT RACE ON To-MoRRow.-
Every person In tho city who knows the stem Of
boat from Its stern appears TO have lively In.
forest In the arrangements for the splendid re-
gatta which, It is designed, shall come of to.
morrow on the Potomac. A large number Of
boats have been entered, aud they will all an.
ohor opposite the National Boat Club hesdquar.
ters, prior to noon Of the day Of the contest,
which will bo made on that section Of the Poto.
mac lying between Sixth street wharf and 4
point opposite Fort Washington. A stake boat
containing judges, will be anchored half way be.
tween these two points, to noto the relative pro.
gress OF the craft as they pass either way. Major
John Watt, proprietor Of the Cottage restau-
rant at tho foot Of Sixth street, the club head.
quarters, will present to the lady Offering tho
best sentiment on the occasion beautiful silver
cup, through q committee composed Of the fol-
lowing gontlemanly persons: Major Frederick
Whyte, Thomas Il. Lloyd, Crosby S Noyes and
John Mattingly The steamer Hi Liviogston,
with invited guests, will follow the racing crafts
and at the conclusion Of the race refreshments
will be served up on board, when the prize senti.
msnts will be promulgated by the fair ladies who
may be among tho guests. On arriving at tho
wharf In this city, after the prize has been
awarded, Q collation. will be rendered by Major
Watt, at the club rooms, to tho crews Of the
boats, the members Of the press, and other in.
yited guests.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31

SANvosp Cosovna Gonsl uf At Last
Al o'clock on Monday svsning Sanford Como.
yer, alias Charles A. Dunham, convicted Of hav-
log perjursd himself before the House Judiciary
Committee In testifying ooaesrning the alleged
completely Of Jeh. Davis In the assassination
conspiracy, and ssntsnosd 70 connnsment for ten
year, in the Albany pssi,sniiary Va. ias,p ~ .
Isaac Ross, one Of his jail guards. He had only
minutes notice to get ready for his trip north
He begged 10 be permitted 70 remain here until
yesterday morning, saying that he could get q
pardon Immediately on an application being
made. He frequently stated, during his inear-
csration, that he only wanted half an hour In
which 70 obtain pardon. ~ .ef.
his escape from jail, provided % that, st the
proper moment, he could sllp saw--ihs finest
our most experienced officers have ever seen
through the noor, down 10 King and Mortimer,
tho noted criminals who once escaped, and were
Afterwards recaptured BY energetic Georgetown
officers, 90 that they could saw OF their irons
and make their way ont 70 accompany him on
his aisht, We presume, to do his lighting in 90
OF an attempted reoapture.
Conovor's wifs 10 . lady Of good sire, Is hand.
some, and In manners q model Of lady. Her
home Is In New York, where she has four little
children Since the Incarceration Of Conovsr
she has not spent over a day or two In month
In New York. Her children were kept perfectly
ignorant OF her Whereabouts, and they never
know Of the circumstances or Whereabouts Of
their father. ef
Whom Conovsr learned that he was convicted,
be Immediately wrote TO his wife, instructlng her
10 sell $1,000 worth Of Government bonds nj
once and to bring him the proceeds. which she
did; 90 that, In case he was granted new trial.
he could give security for his appearance.
During the time Mrs. Conover was In the city
she was engaged all the time either In administer.
ing to the comfort Of her husband JAIL or In en-.
doavoriny TO procure his release; but she did not
know ho was going to Albany until after he was
on his way, so quickly and quietly was the mat.
tor executed. He had frequently before been
notified In the evening to be ready by next
morning to 60 to Albany; but always before that
time he would have an order from tho Court to
retain him.
The national Republican., 1867-07-31
FOE sALE or nENr

DOR rem ia LARGE BRICK
IL HOUSE, with Ten Rooms, situated on L street
south, between Seventh and Kishth, Navy Yard. Gas
and water throughout tbs house. Kent ts5 Per
month, payable In advance. Apply 10 JOS
RBPErTI, corner Of sevsath and I streets, Navy
Yard, or Of Thos. Dennis, At this once. myfp-
The national Republican., 1867-07-31
w A N T6.

WANTED.-TENF FIRST AND SEC
w ond Glass MUSICIANS for the lath U. 8. In.
fantry Band. N. DARIsCH,
9w Leader l2th q. o. Infantry Band.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-07-04
WOuIdn't Own UP.

|
JOE STETsoN. was wild rolickinG
fellow, who spent most Of bis time ID
drinking and spreeing, while his wife
Polly was left at home to do the chores
Upon certain occasion Joe lett home, Ia
be back, as be said, that night. Night
came, but Joe did not. The next day
passed, but about sunset Joe came up in
the worst condition imsginable--bis
clothes dirty aud torn, one eye in desp
mourning, and his faceypresenting more
the appearance Of q pieOO Of raw meat
than anything else. Polly met him at
the door, and noticing his aPpeara nee,
exclaimed sB
'Wny, Joe, what 10 the world is the
matter p
Polly, said Joe, do you know long
Jim Audrews2 Wei, him and me had a
fghi.'
'WhO,whipped, Joe p asked Polly,
'POlly, We had the hardest fight you
ever did see. | hit him and be hit me,
and then we oinchej. Polly, amt sup
per most ready? I ain't bad nothing to
eat since yesterday morning.
But tell me who whipped, Joe2 con-
tinusd Polly.
polly replied Joe, Il tell you you
rcVer did see such fight as me sBd him
had. When he clinched me, jerked
loose from him, and then gin bin three
OF four of the most sufficientest Iicks you
ever heard Of. Polly, aiu'tsupper ready2
I'm nearly starved cu d
Joe, do tell me who whipped2, con-
tinued Polly.
polly said Joe. you dom. know
nothin' bout 6ghtin'. I tell you we
fought like tigers; we rolled and tum
bled-arst him on top, then me on top
then the boys would pat me on the
shoulder, and holler, q, my StessOn.'
We gouged aud bit, and tOro up the dirt
id Seth Runnell'S grocery yard, worse
nor two wild bulls. Polly, Amt supper
readyH I'm monstrous hungry
Joe StetsOn, exOlaimed Polly, ia a
tone bristling with anger, will you tell
me who whippedP'
Polly said Joe, drawing q long sigh,
: | noLLEREDp i5 -
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The New "Citizens."

The special correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer at Thibodosux,
parish Of La FOurchs, Louisiana, de-
scribes the process Of making colored
Citizens in that locality under the radi-
cal despotism. Being loyal, in the God
and morality sense, Of course be moth
ing extenuateS, nor sets down in mslacs.
We quote:
To-day was at the Registrars Office,
where / learned that over eleven hundred
names had been recorded. While / was
there, squad Of colored men were called
in, and the usual document reod to them.
One Of the number was oalld 10 the desk.
What is your name, Sir1'
Sicily Johnson
How do you spell your frst name 2
Don't know, massa.'
'How old are your
4 'spects Use forty years, maspa.'
How do you know that p
'Bekase de man on de step says be
spects Use forty, and speks SO too.
(He was certainly over sixty,)
Can you read or write p
NO, msssa.
where do you liveY'
Down here on the blu (bayou.)
The candidate for citizenship was d.
rsCted to hold up his right hand, when
The oath was administered, in response to
which he constanoy repeated, 'Yss, mas.
49,, yes, massa.' The Clerk then said \
Can you repeat to me anything have
Just said to you2'
No, massa.'
'DO you know what | did say to you.2' |
'No, masss,' a
The applicant for registration then
made his mark, received his certificate
md departed a Citizen "
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-07-04

D.
ACE OF MAsoNRY.-We find an item
taken from Glasgow psper, stating that
st. Johns Lodge Ne. 8, of that city, has
recently celebrated the 8O9th anniversary
Of its existence, it having been created
by charter from King Malcolin in 1867.
We should like to see the muster roll Of
that lodge, beginning more than eight
centuries ago, and running along with
tho ages to the present time, What king
and Kingdoms have risen and fallen since
the gavel was frst sounded in the East,
How the world has changed, and what
progress has been made in science and
art. Eight hundred years in the life
time Of lodge a osmgai.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-07-04

TIE LENGTH OF DAYs.-As Berlin
and London the longest day has 168
hours at StOCkhOme and Upsal, l68
hours; at Hamburgh, Dantzic and Stet.
lin, IL, and the shortest z. At St. Pc.
tersburg and Tobolsk the longest has 10,
and the shortes. 5 hours. At Bornso, in
Finland, the longest day has 2l4, and
the shortest q. At WADderbus, in Nor.
way, the days last from the 2lst of May
to the 22d of July, withOutint interruption;
and at SpitEbergsn tho longest day is o.
months. .t. d. |. n-.n.--L lali -.-l