The national Republican., 1867-05-06


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following correspondence having passed between
tho above named clubs, spirited and highly In.
''r''tins game may eS ,usI+as .nslSipSssdN Nav ,s,,
To tie High Tycoon Of the Royal Imperial
.Tapar- Knees ID, b. co..
RssrHcrrp SrR; Being satisfied Of the superi.
ority Of the "Nsvsr Dismountsp over the "Royal
Japs, and being heretofore recognized az the
Nonpersll Club Of the world, having hoard you
were desirous Of testing the efficiency Of your
club with us prior TO our departure for the Paris
Exposition, We hereby notify you ve are willing
and anxious TO meet your club on Tuesday after
noon,- May Z, 1867, nj 4:30 D. m. on the National
base ball grounds, there and then to decide the
championship Of the United States .
Should this challenge not be accepted we trust
you will never more speak Of base ball.
We desire TO state that our terms are as fol!
lows, viz: Plain shoes (no spikes.) II agreeable,
We will play on stills, citizens dress and paper
collars, (Shaksspoare pattern.) Snk or soldiers
socks are decidedly Questionable on the occasion
OF this interesting match. II agreeable. wheel
barrows can be used In wheeling cripples 10 the
bases. The captain Of tho losing nine Is 70
wheel or carry on his back the osptain Of the
victorious around the bases twice. ri. a..
-r 10 Respectfully submitted,
B.. .sr aitaEr Mnros JONES, President. i
A. Y. LAKEnAE, Secretary.
BIG ALL WRoNo, High Tycoon, r. J. b. B. Club.
The following was received In reply on satur-
day morning: a' o.. 1.rl aai.I-. .E Z
To the President ertAe Never Dsmoants b. b. o.:
Sin Your communication, Of the I'd instant,
inclosing Q challenge from the "Never Dis.
mounts' to tho Royal Japanese Club, Of this
city, 10 play game Of ball, has boon received,
and In reply I would state that aftsr mature
thought and deiibsration the Royal Jsps, have
concluded TO accept your chAllenge, and viii be
on tho grounds At ths time specified In full force
and eager for tho fray. Not recognising your
claim TO the proud title Of champions Of ths
tcorid, and feeling confident Of our ability 10
beat you In q fairly-contosted game, We would
request that you put forth your full strength,
and not tamper toih The nmpires; they some
times can be bought, you know. We ewillingly ac-
code to all your terms, with the single exception
Of tho Socks" 0u- "High Tycoon" having
served In the army with credit to himself and his
country, must be allowed to wear soldiers socks.
You being tho challenging party, will, Of course,
furnish all the necessary implements for playing
the game. =
Very respectfully, &o., Bio AILwnoso, ..
High Tycoon.
HUN.KgE.PUN-KIB, Secretary.
Persons dosirous Of witnessing this game
would do we'll to get few cigars at CrOnin's and
q lunch q Sha0leld's as they 60 10 the grounds,
as these "Japs" are "oranky" creatures, and
may not appear on the ground Just when they
might be locked for
THE BErHEL TENT.-Thc pole for tent
In which religious exercises are 10 be held dur.
ing the month Of May, was driven into the
ground, on Saturday last, upon the vacant lot
corner of Tonth and II streets. The canvas was
spread, and yesterday was opened to the public,
and services held therein, under the auspices of
tho Christian denomination Of Bethels." Tho
benches were moderately filed, and Elder Miles
Grant, Of Boston, opened the services with
prayer, followed By singing hymn in which
the entire assembly Joined. Mr.. Grant then
made few remarks in reference to the manner
in which they were holding worship TO Almighty
God, and said that he and the reverend gentle
men accompanying him wero migratory In their
devotions sojourning In ono place but short
time pitching their tent In many places during
the summer months. He thought that many
persons who never attended church might be
brought within the tent to listen to the service,
and much good be accomplished In that way.
lie stated that the tent would remain stAked foI
one month, during which time religious services
would be held as often as practicable, and he
invited Christians Of all denominations and any
who might wish, to attend.
Elder Salmon, Of Quebec, Canada, delivered
the sermon; tho text being from 1 Timothy,
4th chapter and 9Th verse "Godlinsss Is profit.
able unto all things; having promise Of the light
that now is and Of that which Is to come"
Mr.. Salmon's delivery Of his sermon occupied
but short time. His language was plain, but
graphic in description, and easily comprehended,
and those assembled listened attentiveiy through.
out Services were also held yesterday afternoon
and evening In the tent, the congregations being
moro numerous than that which attended the
morning exercises.
ATTEMPTS AT BURGLARY.-Early on
Saturday morning some burglars attempted to
enter the residence Of Mr.. Francis l. Fugit,
grocer, who resides on L street south, between
Third and Fourth streets east. Officers Sprague
and Marks, Of the Eighth precinct, who chanced
to be near at the time, hoard the men at work
and seoreted themselves to wait until they should
get In the house, so that they could be sure Of
capturing them. A couple Of gentlemen came
along, however, and scared them away, and the
officers did not succeed In arresting them. Only
q night or two before this burglars entered a
east, and stole apair Of pants from under gen
tleman's pillow.
Music AT THE Presidents GROUNDS
On Saturday evening thefrst promenade concert
OF the season took place In the grounds south o.
| the Presidential mansion. Tho Marine BanC
never discoursed sweeter music; but the weathei
Wes ~ oooi ohu shiobtohihb iuibo aeoom
bly, Of ladies and gentlemen was not present
The band will perform at tho Capitol grounds OF
Wednesday evoning noxt, should the weather
prove favorable.
LARCENY OF Cow.-Miclael Murphy
dairyman, was arrested on complaint of Theodore
Sheokels, who charged Michael with the larceny
ofsa COW belonging to the plaintiff. Justice
Morsell held Mr. Murphy to bail for further
hearing.
s. Piferlng was also arrested for q similar
offence, and was held by Justice Walter to bail
for further hearing
INCREASE OF WAGES. - The various
classes Of mechanics in this city, We learn, are
taking steps to secure an advance in their
wages Meetings Of the different trades organ.
iEations will be held this week, at which the
subject will be discussed, and the date from
which the new prices will take effect will proba.
bly, be designated.
SUNDAY.-Ycsterday was most beauti-
full day. It was appreciated moro from the fact
of the past week being dull, dreary, cloudy, and
chill. But "old Sol" yesterday shone out, and
q mild southwest wind springing up, the weather