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The national Republican., 1867-09-07
lT AY RS OFF, ICE,

mi A Y o RS o + i l q e,
VM wAsHIsuroS, D. G. September 2, 1857
Proposals will be received at this Office until l2
o clock, IN. on "WEDNESDAY, the llth instant, for
grading and gravsllng Tenth street east from Penn
sylvaniA avenue to Kast Capitol street, or as much
Of said street az the Mayor thinks ht to order the
earth to be used for graiipg said Tenth street shall
be taken from South street, between seventh and
Tenth streets, and from sCu D street, between
Eleventh aud Twelfth streets east the gravel to be
nine Inches 10 the centre, pOng on 10 four inchos
at the gutter line; to bs well rolled with heavy
roller after grayellipg, and 10 b, relieved OF all
boulders Of improper Size at the direction Of the
Commissioner Of the Ward.
No part OF thi, appropriation will be paid until the
commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor,
Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for
grading and per square yard for grayellng.
The Mayor reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. WIN A. FLETCHER,
Commissioner Sixth Ward,
SAMUEL CROSS,
STANLEY EDELIN,,
s4-46Gll Assistant Com mi ssionerp.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-H. n. Newkirk
was arrested by Officer Bleuet, charged by K.
Lyon with assault and battery upon the person
Of the plaintiff. Justice Miller fined Mr.. New.
kirk SIS, and he was released,
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

BASE BALL.-Yestcrday, at $40 p. m,
the second mines Of tho National and Capitol
base ball clubs played q spirited match game Of
base ball on tho grounds Of the former. Tho
following 10 the score
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

No NUMBER.-William Schrole was ar
rested by Officer Tucker for not having his Wagon
numbered which is in disobedisnce Of the law
Justice Walter hned schrole So.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-Ezra 10 Gore, q
farmer, was arrested by Officer Drane, of the Sew.
enth precinct, on charge of carrying concealed
weapons Justice Walter Rnod the accused $40.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

DIsNssED.-Bridget Foley, who was ar
rested on tho complaint of Robert Plant, charged
with grand larceny, was dismissed by Justice
Drury there being no evidence to substantiate
the charge.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Mary Nichols
was arrested by Officer McHenry for committing
IN assault and battery upon Minnie Rabel. Jus.
tice Walter, after hearing the evidence, commit.
ted the accused in default of security to au.
sWer Mt court
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Messrs. Cooper &
Latimer, auctioneers, sold on Thursday evening.
lot 100 by 60 feet, corner Of Fifth and L
streets the property Of the heirs Of Col Doughty,
to ]. @, NaylOr, for 70 cents per foot.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
Personal.

DR. 9. W. son MIDT,
IL HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SUR.
UEON offers his professional services TO the citizens
OF WashingtOp. Once hours from S to II q. IL,
aud from . to p. M. Residence and oGlco No. 4i6
Massachusetts, avenue, between Sixth aud seveuth
streets aul0-lm
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

AN ITEM FOR YOUNG PEoPLE.-This is
the last day that year scholarships can be pur.
chased for $50 at the Business College, corner
Seventh and d streets. We cannot too strongly
urge our young people to improve this rare op.
portunity.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

FlNED.-Mrs. William Clark, house.
keeper, was arrested by ofieer Packer for Great
Ing a nuisance. Justice Walter fined Mrs.
Clark $5.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
THE WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF
MttgIC

The Washington Theatre, 70 rmsrly the famous Ca.
rusi Saloon, being reconstructed Into saloon TO
be styled the Washington Academy OF Musie. II
VIII be much enlarged and improved, with every
convenience for the Of the public and
suited TO amusements, such as concerts, lectures,
public and private balls aud parties, fsirs, and
every description Of exhibition. Il will bO rented
BY tho day, week, or month. For further partieu.
lars address LOUIS CAkUbl, who will take pleasure
In Ahording all information, aud attend to any bus
ness for parties renting. s4.eodlm,
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

ID EMOV AL-CIrY ACADEMY,
~ established In 1882 The duties Of this insti-
tuition will be resum msd September o. At Isl street
north, between Ninth aud Tenth streets west
au2s-eo6tf PROF. JOHN FILL, Principal
lslar, Intel and Con. Union; and Herald al
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

RELICS FOR THE OLDEST INuABIrAYTs.-
Last evening at the sale of the library of the
late Edwin O. Morgan, by Messrs. J. T. Cold.
well 4 Co., spelling book, published in 1900,
was put up for sale, and the bidding became
very spirited. The sum of $25 was finally
reached at which the auctioneer bid II In, and
handed It to Mr.. W. Y. Fendall, with request
to give II to his father for presentation to the
Oldest Inhabitants.
The same firm, at sale of household goods
yesterday came across dinner-plate made
about the year 1900, in which Is q figure of
Washington surrounded by guns, flags, &c., sur.
mounted with the inscription, "George Wash
ington, departed this life December 18th, 1899,
n OF, and tho tears Of nation watered his
grave" which they design presenting to the
same body.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

SUDDEN SICKNEss.-Benj, l.. Miller, late
watchman at Riley's corral, took seriously sick
in the First National Bank on Thursday after.
noon while making out draft. Sergeant Frazier,
Of the Fifth precinct, procured hack and con.
yeyed Mr.. Miller to the Providence hospital,
where he received every attention.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

Drunk AND DIsoRDERLY.-Jesse Sedney
was arrested for being drunk and lisorderly. He
was taken before Justice Morsel and fined S.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

Coal SrATIsTlCs.-Thc following ex-
hibit will show the tonnage of coal which was
received at the four principal wharves along the
Potomac front during the month of August last:
llaryoy's wharf, l,l93l tons +. S. Blotz 4 Co. 8
wharf, 2,sl3 tons Riley's wharf, I,47i3 tons;
Browns wharf, 2,4Os total, 7,S00i.
At the wharves at the Eastern Branch, small
cargoes of coal have beon received, which may
swell the tonnage to about ten thousand.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
EDUCATIONAL
Nv + n NG CLAS SES,
CITY ACADEMY,

CITY ACADEMY,
i3l street, between Ninth and Tsnih
Ladies and Gentlemen can be Instructed from 7 to
eoeloek, p. tn., In thorough Engiish, Classical,
Mathematical, and Meresntile course will be re.
opened ssPtember ., 1857. by Prof. JOHN PILL
Army and Navy ohoers still prepared.
seJ.6uf TExnress
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

GENTLEMEN DESIRoUS OF HAy.
~ Ing thelr Goats, Pants. and Vests Secured and
Repaired, SO as to appear as good a. nsw, vouli DO
well by calling at b. MA0RUDkR's w
Securing and Repairing D. not.
AT Tonth street . few doors above Pam 49,,
SECONDHAND CLOTHING BOUGHT AND SOLD
js.7u D
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

A DESERVED PRoMoTIoN.-It is with
pleasure We observe that Officer Samuel W.
Taylor, of the Third ward, for some time past on
duty at Police Headquarters as police telegraph
operator, and one Of the oldest and most efficient
officers on tho force, was appointed police
sergeant in the Third ward, vice John T. Shield
dismissed. Mr.. Taylor has our well.wishes in
his ascsndancy to the position next in order.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

THREATs.-Nixon McRay was arrested
on the charge Of being drunk and disorderly aud
for using threats toward Anna Earl. For being
drunk, Justice Walter fined him IS; and for using
threats, he was sent to jail in default of security
to answer the charge at court.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
II INSTRUCT CDITMgtA Tur nav or

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
Il DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE 22D DAY OF
JULY, 1861.
Sarah Ann PomLIetzkyj
vs.. {9l7, Equity Docket s.
AdelbeTt POnnetEky, J
On motion Of the petitioner, by Mcssrs. Lloyd 4
Lasselle, her solicitors, It is
Ordered, That the d1foudaut cause his appearance
10 be snterod herein before the hrst rule day
occurring forty days after this day; otherwise tie
cause will b. projected with as In case OF default
ProVided, copy OF this order DO published in the
NAri0SAL EkrrBLlcAS once week for six weeks
before EuId rule day.
By order Of tho Court
true coy. Test: l., J. MEIGs,
jy2J-w6w CLERK
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

AT the meeting Of Howard Division,
No. I, Sons of Temperance, Thursday night, a
resolution was adopted requesting tho members
to attend the funeral OF the late Sister Mary
Edeling, from the residence Of her father, No.
Ola N street, between Fifth and Sixth streets,
at 8 p, IN. yesterday.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

A LETTER OF lYQUIRY.-Hon. c. Ii.
Wyck, Of Now York, has written a letter to
District Attorney Darlington inquiring whether
tho enterprise Of Bentley, Clark 1 Co, 222
Pennsylvania avenue, denominatod n "Grand
National Entertainment for the benefit Of the
Ladies' Society in aid of suffering poor and des.
tituto Of the South" is Il lottery scheme, nnd If
so, whether 1t ought not to be closed.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

A New HoTEL-Mr. Paulus Thepar is
about to erect, at the corner of Seventh and P
streets, a hotel for the accommodation of cOun-
try people coming to market. The proposed
building is to cost $l7, O0O As soon as II was
ascertained that the hotel was to be erected
property In the vicinity at once took an upward
tendency, and some lets were sold at 81 per
foot
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

NATIONAL UNION BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
The National Union Building Association held
their third monthly meeting at their rooms, No.
II Louisiana avenue last night The meeting was
called to order by the president, Samuel Bacon,
esq, and tho secretary W. T. johnson, read the
minutes Of tho previous meeting.
The members were then requested to come
forward to pay their dues, and over So, 900 wero
collected. The money sold at high percentage,
some shares realizing MS high as $40 Tho meet.
ing adjourned after the transaction of some
minor business.
The following gentlemen comprise the list of
officers Samuel Bacon, president: ]. S Poler,
vice presidents b. +. Morscll, treasurer, and W.
T. johnson, secretary.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

Vicious DoG.-Ycsterday, shortly after
noon, General Peter Force was attacked by q
furious dog as he was passing along Pennsylvania
avenue near Tenth street. Officer Voss, of the
Second ward sanitary police, was near at hand
and prevented the dog from harming his intended
victim The dog was owned by Mr.. Open
heimer who will hereafter not permit him to
run at large.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
TECrNsEH.
ISLAND RAsGER

Island Ranger. ;;'''''" ....... S5 -, ss,
umpirc-Mr Leavy, Of College base ball club
Seorers-Messrs. Wheatley and Belshaw.
Time Of gamc-Three hours and fifty minutes
Fly catehes-Tecumseh, 5; Island Rangers, 4,
Homo runs-Teoumsch, O; Island Rangers, Q.
The Union base ball club Of Lansing burgh,
New York, (Haymakers) who were beaten here
last Wednesday by the Nationals, were again
beaten yesterday In Pbiiadelphia, badly, by tho
Athletics. Scoro-Athletiss, ~; Haymakers,
.. Wonder IL the lIaymakers can play any
other game.
GAMES TO DE PLAYED.
Tho Jefferson base bali club, Of this city, hay.
ing been challenged by tho Athletic, keystone,
and Quaker City olubs, Of Philadelphia, to play
match game of bail, propose leaving this city
on tho evening Of Saturday, September 21, and
playing the above. named clubs on the 23d, 24th,
and 2jth, respectively.
On the return Of the Jeffersons they may play
the first Of a series of games with tho Maryland,
Of Baltimore.
Our young friends are not vain enough to for
q moment suppose they will gain single victory,
but as they never refuse q challenge, they have
decided to make the trip. II being their first
visit to any club north Of Baltimore, we predict
for tho little but courageous Jeffersons an agree
able time. This club Is composed Of the youngest
and smallest gentlemen Of any organization re.
presented In the National Base Ball Convention
Of che United States, and strange to say, there
Is not married man In tho club.
To-day, at 3 o'clock, tho first nine of the
Empire and Potomac base ball clubs will play a
match game OF base ball on the Nationals new
grounds.
The Jefferson base ball club OF this city, win
play the Pioneer club, Of Alexandra, In that
city, at 2! p. m, to-day.
Next week the Monumental and Athletic base
hal ali nha INnI tuiII =
the championship Of the District.
Cyicket-A single wicket match will be played
on the grounds south Of the Presidents Mansion
at 81 p. IN. to-day, by six of the best players Of
the American cricket club The following are
the players: George Wright, Taylor, and Brodio
As Mr.. Wright, the celebrated American
oricketer, is opposed in this game to Mr.. Harris,
young and promising player lately from Eng.
land, some good cricket may be expected.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

SANITARY CoMPANY.-Sixteen written
and thirty-ono verval notices were served yester-
day on persons having nuisauOes existing on their
premises. A number carcassos wero also re-
ported and removed. T. Edwards, for creating
a nuisance was fined So. Thos, Bagley,'who
stated that ho was native of Jerusalem, :" was
also fined IS for creating a nuisance.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

New ICE-H E-HousE.-Messrs. Stackpole and
Hall, Of tho Kennebec Ice Company, have leased
the buildings at tho corner of Fifteenth and L
streets, occupied during tho war by the Presi.
dents Guard, for tive years, and are fitting them
up for delivery icshouse with capacity of
four hundred tons. They are also building a re.
ceiving iee-house at Seventh street wharf
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
MRS. J. E. SPENCER'S
MILLINERY AND DRESS .MAKIgG ROOMS,
$50 Peuna avenue. between Ninth snt Tenth Streets
aul3-Sm (Up Stairs
"TAg HIN TON NITV IADnEN

w
The proprietor Of this we'll known and popular
place OF resort desires to call the attention OF assoca
lions, Schools, and private parties wishing to give
pic .nics, &c, to the
WASHINGTON CITY GARDEN.
II Ia located the corner OF New York avenue and
first street west easy Of access and Is shady cool
and pleasant. Is supplied with shooting galleries,
ten pin alleys, hobby horses, Sc Rsfreshments Of
all kinds and Of the best quality, furnished at the
lowest rates. There is also nne dancing pavilion In
the Garden. The proprietor pledges himself to please
all who may apply.
A cool spring ofpurs water in the garden.
JOHN H0CKEMRyER.
jyS.tf Proprietor.
The national Republican., 1867-09-07

SERIOUS CnARGE.-Daniel Rice, colored,
was arrested, about one O'Clock yesterday, by
Officer james Monroe, on a warrant issued at the
instance of Miss Ellen Quick, white charging
him with having committed an assault upon her
with the intention of violating her person. Tho
accused was taken before Justice ]. T. Q. Clark
for q hearing, Upon hearing the testimony, the
Justice committed him to jail In default Of $500
bail, to answer the offence before court. It is
stated that Rice few days since attempted to
ontice the young girl, Mary Mahoney, into eel.
lar, doubtless with the same intent, but she be
came frightened and ran Of,
The national Republican., 1867-09-07
sEAToN HoUsE-JoHs IL. sErHEs
NATIONAL HoTEL-H. S. Benson.

John W. Dyer, Philadelphia; MA Birdseng, Rich
mond n. Cleveland, d. Q. Connell EthAu A. Allen,
Samuel X. Allen, Frank R Brightmsp, John Van
BSnchosen, DR.. Marcus Gibt7, h. @. Howes, c. W.
Hudorhill, J. W. Huderhill, New York; Major N. @.
King, Grand Rapids, Mich Jobu J. Palmer aud
lady. Dauville Mi A. Lilly, Baltimore; J B. Ha.
yens, Robert Roye, John Adams, DR.. Baker, Roahos.
ter. N Y. Hon John , Kinney, Nebraska; Capt
A. Grant, Philsdelphia; DR. n. X Keim, Pa. b. May
and lady, Philadelphia; j. NJ DuesberTy, Va Wat
Cheney, W. D. HRyeus. J. Dawson and sou. N Y. /;
D. B, DuGield, Geo FroSt, Mich. w J. Arnold ar /
wife Pa; J. W Brown, Va Chas Lowell III. Ej.
Rurtn, jos fitzpatrick, Phi'aiePha; J. Frank
SMITH, Nd.
The loyal Georgian., 1867-05-09
CHAPTER XIV.

An Act to declare the Meaning of GER
tain Pat, of the Internal Revenue
Act, approved June thirty, eighteen
hundred and sixty.iour, and for
other purposes.
BE 1t enacted by the senate and House
Of Representatives, Of The United StafeS
of Anae, gca IA Congress assembled, That
in section one hundred and twenty of the
act entitled AN act to provide internal
revenue to support the Government, to
pay interest on til, pubic debt, and for
other purposes" approved June thirty,
eighteen hundred and sixty four, the
words; "all dividends in scrip, or money
thereafter declared due, and whenever
the. same SHALL be payable, to stockhol
ders, policy holders or depositors," are
hereby declared to mean all dividends
III scrip or money wherever payable, and
all ockholders, policy holders, deposi>
tors, or parties whatsoever, incln1ng
uon>resldents, wether citizens or aliens
Sec. 2 And be 1t further enacted
That in section one hu dred and twenty
two OF said act the word stakeholder"
IS hereby declared to mean all persons or
parties whatsoever that are or may be
stockholders, including non residents
whether citizens or aliens and the
words TALL such interest or coupons, dvl-
dends or profits, whenever the same
shall be payable, are hereby declared to
apply to ali such interest or coupons
dividends or profits wherever the same
are o. may be payable, aud to whatso"
ever party or person the same are or
may be payable, including non-residents,
whether citizens or aliens
Sec 3. Aaad be 1t fuather e9aacted,
That it shall be tie duty Of all persons
required to make returns or list OF III
come aud articles or objects Chars ed
with any duty or tax, as provided by the
act aforesaid, or any act amendatory
Il ereof, to declare in such returns
VII Their the several rates and amounts
therein contained are stated according
to their values in legal tender currency
and in case of neglect or refusal so to
state, to the satisfaction of the assistant
assessor receiving such returns or lists,
such assistant assessor is hereby required
to make returns or lists for such persons
SO Deglectlng or refusing, as IN case OF
persons neglecting or refusing to make
The loyal Georgian., 1867-05-09
CHAPTER XIII.

An Act to quiet the Title to certain
Lands within the corporate Lin its of
the City of San Francisco.
b. 1t ennctod bythe Spoato and House
IF r preseastata0es Of the United States
of Ameraco IN Congress assembled, That
all the right and title f the United
States to the lard situated within the
corporate limits of the city of SIN
Francisco, in the State of California,
COZ frmed to the city Of San Francisco by
the decree of the circuit court IF the
United States for the northern district
Of Calif,rnia. entered on the eighteenth
day of May, one thousand eight hundred
and >ixty.fve, be, and the same are here.
by, relinquished and granted to the sad
CITY # San Francisco and its successors,
and the claim ofthe said city to said land
is her by confirmed, subject, however, to
the reservations and exceptions designa-
ted in said decree, and upon the follow
ing trusts, namely, that all the said land
MT heretofore granted to said city, shall
be disposed of aud conveyed by said city
to parties in the bora fide actual possess
sion thereof, by themselves or tenants,
on the passage Of this act, in such guam,
titles and upon such terms and condl-
tious as the Legislature Of the State of
California may prescribe, except such
parcels thereof as may be reaerved and
set apart by ordinance of said city for
public uses Pyovided, h0aceuer, That
Che reiuqlishment and grant by this act
shall not In erfere with or prejudice any
valid adverse right o. claim, if such ex>
lst, to said land or any part thereof,
whether derived from Spain, Mexico, or
the United states, or preclude judicial
examination and adjustment thereof.
Approved, March s, 1866.
The loyal Georgian., 1867-05-09
CHAPTER XII.

An Act to ameni an Act entitled "An
Act 10 prevent the Spread of f"reign
Diseases among the Ca tie Of the
United State~," approved Nvcenbrr
ei4hf ,nth, cigtteen hundred and
sixty-fve.
lie n enocteci By The Senate and House
Of Representa- Uns of the Uh'tei States
Of Ameraca IN Congress aSsem6lcd, That
an act entitled AN act to prevent
be spread Of foreign diseases among the
cattle Of the Unired States" approved
December ignite nth, e ght@en hundred
and sixty five, IS hereby amended SO as
to read as fellows:
Be u eratted By The Senate and House
Of Rep {, enttttveS Of The U'Ghod States
Of Ant4rac0 On C1~2reSS assembled, That
the importation Of neat. cattle aud the
tides OF reat cattle from any foreign
country into the United States is hereby
prohibited Provded, hoCcger, That the
operation Of this act, or any part thereof,
shall be suspended as to any foreign
couutry or countries, or any,parts of suc'
country or countries, whenever the Sec
rotary of the Treasury shall officially de.
termine, and give public notice thereof,
that such importation will not tend to
the lntroducti or spread of contagious
or infections diseases among the cattle
OF the United States and the Secretary
of the Treasury is hereby authorized and
empowered, al d it shalI be his duty, to
make all ecessary oruers and regulations
to carry this law into effect, or to sus-
pend the same as therein provided, ana
to send copies thereof TO the proper off
GERS in the United States, md to such
ffcers or agents OF the United States
in foreign countries as he shall judy
necessary.
Sec. 2. Ind be 1t further en0cted,
That the Presidel of the United States,
whenever in bis judgment lmp@rta>
ton of neat cattle and the hides
OF neat cattle may be made with.
out danger Of the introduction or spread
of contagious or Infectious disease among
the cattle of the United States, may, by
proclamation, declare the provisions oil
this act TO be imperative, aud the same
shall be afterwards imperative and OF no
The loyal Georgian., 1867-05-09

the lists or returns required by the acts
aforesaid, and to assess the duty thereon,
and to add thereto the amount of penal~
ties imposed by law in case of such ne
elect or refusal
Sc 4. And be At fMrther enacted,
That whenever the rates and amounts
contained in the lists or returns as afore.
said shall be stated in coined money, it
shall be the duty of each assessor re-
ceiving the same to reduce such rates
and amounts to their equivalent in legal
tender currency, according to the value
of such coined money in said currency
at the time wheh and place whore said
lists or returns are receivable, aud which
value the said assessor s all d termine.
And the lists required by law to he
furnished to collectors by assessors shall
in all cases contain the several amounts
of taxes or duties assessed, estimated or
valued in legal tender currency only.
Sec. 5 And be 1t further enacted,
That the provisions of this act shall, SO
far as necessary, apply to all returns,
lists, assessments, aud collections re>
CURED by the acts aforesaid in addition
to those above mentioned, by whomso-
ever made, returned, asses ed, or collec-
ted, in any mode or for any purpose
whatever. Ard the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, under the direction Of
the Secretary of the Treasury, is hereby
authorized to make all necessary rules
and regulations for carrying this act into
effect.
Approved, March 10 1866.