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The national Republican., 1867-12-27
The Fenians Again.

MONTREAL, Dec. 2o.-Some uneasiness was
oceasioned here yesterday by reports which
have been In circulation for some time past Of a
proposed Fenian raising on Christmas day, and
Of a scheme to blow up the English Cathedral.
Threatening letters were received by the police
authorities, and as q precaution men were sent
to guard the water-works, and the troops were
kept in readiness to move when called upon.
Nothing, however, occurred to disturb the fes-
tiyitieA
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
The New OrIean. Conye.tien.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The Convention de-
voted to-day to the consideration Of the reports
Of the committee to draft a constitution. Both
tho majority and minority reports were taken
up at the same time.
The following was offered but was crowded out
by the previous question We owe allegiance to
the United States, and this allegiance is para
mount to the allegiance we owe the State con-
vention. The convention then adjourned until
eleven O'Clock tomorrow.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

UNITED STATES PATENT oPPIcE,
wAsHIEGTOE, Dec. 10, 1857.
On the petition OF AHBRosg NICHOLSON, OF Poland,
Y praying for the extension OF patent granted to
him the st day Of March, 1854, for an In
Self Fastening Shutter Hinges. for seven years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place
the 2lSt day Of March, 1858:
Is ordered that the said petition be heard q the
next at 70 clock m and all persons are notified 10
appear and show cause, u any they have, why said
petition ought not TO be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required 10 ale
In the Patent once their specially set forth
hearing testimony hled By either party, to be used
al the said hearing, must be taken and transmitted In
accordance with the rules Of the once, which will be
mTnIshsd on application.
Depositons and other papers, relied upon as testi-
mony must be hlsd In the once tentV days before tho
day Of hearingi the arguments, II any, within ten
days after hling the testimony. ,
Ordered, also, that this notice be pnbshed In the
Republican and the Intsllf0sncer, whshington, q.
T. once week for tn rec successive weeks; the nrst
Il ths dsx On hearing T. o. THEAKER,
de1. Wv Commissioner Of Patents,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
From Memphis A Policeman Shot
while An the Discharge Of His DUTY
Careless use Of Firearms.

MEMPHIS, Dec. IA policeman, named John
Fenton, while attempting to arrest three drunken
men on Main street yesterday, was mortally
shot. In the melee a German lad, named Jas
Schiller, was killed by stray shot. The rzsas-
sins have all been arrested and held for trial.
A negro boy was killed on Third street.
Some twelve persons, mostly negroes, were ac
cidentally shot during the day by the careless
use OF firearms
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

NEw MusIc.-we have received from Mr.. John
F. Ellis, the popular music publisher, piece Of
new music entitled "In Looking at Your Pic
ture." This beautiful ballad Is composed by
Prof II. @. Baker, and Is printed in the usual
neat style OF all OF Ellis pieces. II should be In
every lady's collection OF music.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
News BY Cuban Cable.

HAVANA, Dec. 29-The steamer Virginia, from
Vera Cruz, on the 2oth instant, via Sissal on the
23d instant, arrived here to-day. She brings
dates from the city Of Mexico to the 10Th instant
There was much misery throughout the republic
In consequence Of the exhaustion and disorgsni-
ration caused by the protracted war for independ-
ence. A general call was made upon the Gov
ernment to take effective measures TO prevent
the increasing brigsndagc to which many people
were compelled to resort by hunger.
Peace had been re-estabiished at Tepcc.
An Official account of the votes for president
was to take place in the Capitol on the Goth
instant. The majority for JuareI is known to
be very large.
Several prisoners confined In Pcrote had been
liberated. Many disturbances of the public
tranquility had taken place In different parts
OF the republic.
The revolution in Yucatan was assuming larg,
proportions.
Santa Anna had been proclaimed dictator b,
the revolutionists, and was expected hourly &c
arrived from Havana with men and million o
dollars. The fort and town OF sissai were in th'
hands Of the rebels, but the port was bloekadet
by two Mexican gunboats.
A number Of officers, who formerly serveC
under the Empire, had arrived at sissal from
Matamoras on the 10th inst.
An engagement took plsso between the MeNi
can gunboats and the batteries on the shore.
The coast Of YucataA, In the vicinity OF Sissal
was diligently watched to prevent the landini
Of troops coming hom any foreign country Il
| aid the rebellionA
When the steamer Virginia left Vera Cruz, oil
the 10th instant, the Mexican steamer Tobssc,
was ready 10 sail for Sissal.
On the next day, with an expedition to restor
ths artillery of the government at sissai, sh
had on board Ave or six hundred men and seve
raj pieces Of artillery.
I Santa Anna is In this city.
Many ex-Imperialist officers have arrive
here. They all seem to be very busily engaged.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
NEWS FROM EUROPE.

LONDON, Dec. 20. - Edward Thornton, the
newiy-appointed minister to the United States,
will sail in few days for America.
PARIS, Dec. 25.-The Pdiris confirms the report
that the French Government Las ordered the de-
parture Of 10000 more troops for Ciyita yecchia.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

The remains OF General Grihith, who died re-
Gently in New Orleans, arrived in New York on
Christmas day. The batteries on Governors
and Bedloe's islands fred minute guns as the
steamer came up the bay.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
PERSONAL.

Jos. L. SHERMAN, U. S. A, is at the Metro
polItan.
Cot. JoHS S. Mosbrp of rebel fame is at Will
Iards'.
FRED. O. CozzESs, the well-known author Of
the "Sparrowgrass Papers" will deliver attribute
to the memory OF the late Fitz Green Halleck
before the New York Historical Society some
time next month.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

THE steamship Russia, which left New York
yesterday took out In specie u Os2 ,iT6, and the
steamship Union, which left at the same time,
took out above tl 200, 900 In specie.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
eEonoEroWN NEWe.

oRprRs for the NATIONAL RrruBLrcAs In
Georgetown may be left at the bookstores OF
Mcssrs. J. M. X. Mills 4 Co., (lste Crandclrs) 17s
Bridge street, or at Messrs. q. T. Getty d Co.'S,
100 Bridge street, wksre copies Of the RrrusLI-
CAN may be obtained daily. - ~ III
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
S- CHRIsTMAs
AT THE
o W E N II or 5 Z.
sAMuEL w. OWEN.

SAMUEL W. OWEN,
THE SAMUEL OF THE OWEN HOUSE,
win hold grand holiday ieves during this week,
No sensible man Of taste will forget that Samuel
can makea MOL EGG NoG, TOM AND JERRY.
and all that sort of thing, and he will be glad to
feed all his friends and the public generally on
Christmas Day especially.
Don't forget tho Owen House and samuels
Egg Nog.
Pennsylvania avenue,
de2slw adjoining Willard's.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

On Christmas morning lad entered the oflee
OF the superintendent OF police In New York
and left a parcel, which he said had been given
him to deliver by a gentleman at the Astor
House. The parcel contained checks on the
Bank Of the State of New York for t3 6s3 4s5, the
amount stolen from the bank messenger recently
In wall atreet.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

FRoN BLANCHARD & MoHus, corner Pennsylva-
MIA avenue and Eleventh street, we acknowledge
the receipt OF Harper's Bazaar for the week end
ing January&. This beautiful number Is accom-
panied by highly ornamental fashion plate as a
supplement. Also, from the same gentlemen, we
have Harpers Weekly bearing the same date
eopiously illustrated with scenes for the season
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
From Charleston Tho Late Mari
Disaster.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 26-The third boat OF
the steamer Raleigh reached Keowah inlet yes
terday with thirteen more persons from the
wreck. Thirty-one persons In all from the
steamer Raleigh have arrived here. Twenty.
four are stili missing, of whom ten were Ger.
| tainly drowned.
Hopes are entertained that Capt. Marshman
and those who remained with him on the steamer
| when the nrst boats left. have been rescued b,
| some passing steamer.
| Tugs from Charleston were cruising yesterday
| about the scene Of the disaster, but without sue
| cess In finding any OF the missing parties.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

THE latest New York market report says that
cash gold is becoming scarce, and loans are made
at rates of interest favoring the lender.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

A BARN FLOOR down In Maine gave way the
other day, and four oxen were hung by their
yokes.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
lOPyICIAL,l

-, DEPAkrhRHT OF STATE,
WAsHISGTOS, December q, 1851 !
Information has been received at this Depart
ment from Mr.. J. ULRIcH, the Consul OF the
United States at Monterey, Mexico, Of the death,
on the nth OF November last, at Monterey, OF
GEORGE DRAsDo, native OF Dresden.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

:ssa .ss jsSs fSssossSs Ws:sssss ss,sss.
.sS Sss Ss d sy
e cfd 9 sa' sSs
railroad TO this District Gen. drsnt gsssIysd the
sS as ss. se; ma
sna s q .iSs ,s
~fsl lss sla q:
ss sss W.. saas.
es CSnEss. 70 grant ,hs cerpe,scs q osctss'Uwn n
posed railroad extension.
TnE PIaEoS SHOOTING MArcH,-The match At
,SUYtR ss,yss. oSs,iss Ss W:s
hISS'SS saS Ms l.sas
The match shoO, II placons each. single and
match n rs.aitsd IN fsvoI q Williams, b.
oar ps ou y Ks seven ssss sso. and one sfd out q
~. tive double shots. The gun q MT YATES vas no,
luck on the above occasion.
Wv. sTssss TS.;ay n,
S.ssPSea 70 fcesiye tSs presenis that bad been
e S;" Ss ssd .ssSs ss:
s' e3S :. . And
ior iS he itis ons. ISdrssse: were made Sy W. w
Gar.Is, ef the General Land once, and George W.
Bsfss s he evening he sSaren me sung seSs hy%n.
after which the presents were dis.ributed; and hs
SoGf.s a1Ss dismissed WIN 'h' 0'n'a'e"0n 0' new "f
THI oFIIokRs or CovEsASr LopoR On Christmas
GI ss &. & cSG1. q A. ts.s ttSs S
~ S!.s sS!s$ IL %:ns:y
q: sV1 jSS% SsSs Ssiss r. fs
sa a., n drsS; b % .1
sinsly for photograph.
sSs o. az SsscS q es
ins, iSs following named gentlemen were chosen n
4 hss.S.' Esa TAS% Ass.:s.is a S... SSS.s Ss..sss
g, q s Rrp,S.rs, chspls,p, 3. r SWAP sco1drs.
shermer, o. 8,
Iss &ss% ::?s J:
aS w ss n
I've nSyd1sls nns in oso!SeiSwp on Ghr,,mas day
hand In II, also.
,AusfrIos SALE OF HOLIDAY ooop.: Mr.. Tho%a' ma
pose oithe splcpdid stock q holiday goods st aug
from day TO day until the entire stock Is disposed o.
ma. slfi. boz y %sisGs. sSd aSfi Tooth gIss Ss
tends smbsrkins IN tho light ware In future
such as cOrks, feathers. and air.bladders.
FLOATIS. IeE. "A number q men were engaged ysss
boats might descend and ascend. The Potomac, Il
| front Of the town, Is free from Ice.
Sss, sns 81 Sr
tinguished citizens full particulars Of which we or
promised for our next issue.
.sElzEp.-we learn that the Potomac dIstIllcry. Q
upon the alleged charge Of violation Of several laws
TME JOgs grgsos. The steamship John Gibson
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
nEpARTMENT OF THR INTERIOR.

~ usIrED STATES PATRSr OFFICE,
WAsHIS0rON, December 10, 1867,
On the petition of HQRAcE SMITH aud D. b. WIS
sox, of Springneld, Massachusets. praying for the
extension Of patent granted TO them the 6h day or
August, iSt Tor al An imHIoysnept ia Cartrdsesfor
takes place on the eth day of August, ls6s. ''
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
u clock m and all persons are notified 10 appear
ought not to be granted ' '
Persons oppSsiuE the xtension are required to ho
IN the Patent once their objections, specially set forth
In writing, at least tpentv days before the day of
heaElng; all testimony hlod by either party, to be
used A. the said hearing. must be taken aud trans
mited il aeeoTdance with the rules of the once which
Will be furnished on application.
Depohuon. aud other papers, relied upon as tchti-
mony, must be ned 10 tho once ttoontv days before
INC day oi heAIlngI the arguments, II any, within
fen days Sfter hllnE the testlnsny., ,,,-,
Ordered also that this notice be pablihhed In the
REPrBLiCAy and the Inielligeaesr, Washington, ID,
z; and In tho Springfield Republfcdn, sprfngnel
Massaehusets, once week for three successive
the nIs Of said PUBLICATIONS to be at least sixty days
T. G. THgAKER,
deeDEwSw Commissioner Of Patents,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
MARRIED.


On the y instant, By Rev. DR.. Gillette, Mr.. JoHs w.
w.rTs q YI,d.sss sI,y Ma to Nj" sAnAHAoAn-
On ths 10Th Of August, 1885. at 81 AloysiHs ehn!sh,
y NJ Rsy. J. Rocohgt; JAstsJ @ @SsLr' o. kinr's0s'
op the lh Of Dsessb.r, lss7 hy the Rev. Mr. tsEs,
o. New iork.to IosHrn fREEn, Formerly OF bain-
On the 35th instant, ate q M, amer long iHness
MI sAnln PArrr In the Sth year Of her hse,, -,
N = church. this Nridayl afternoon, at O'Clock,
tend.
In this sy 9s ihs %ornins Of The ssh Instant Of
~, funeral will take place this frisayl ais5noen
9Th instant. At o'clock. from the street Baptist
church, which his friends and zcquAnanccs are re-
speetfully invited 70 attend.
On the 18Th Of December, JoHs I. HorxIss, aged .
years aud months.
His friends are respectfully requested 70 attend hts
tunera from hts late residence, on street. between
Nlneteenth and Twentieh Streets this, Ufriday) the
Tth instant, atso'cloek p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

NAVY PAYMAsTERs OFFICE,
IN WARRINGTON, d, G., Dec q, 1851
Sealed proposals, to be indorsed 'Proposais, will
be reeey At this Office until u m the % day u Jan
uaTy 1868 for the following articles which must be
Of the very bost quality, to be delivered, free Of
pensa and Government tax, At the Washington Navy
Yard, and subject to the usual inspection thereat.
10 wit:
BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT AND RECRUITING.
0(Thirty) Soapstope Slabs, various sizes.
200 (seventy Ave hundred pounds 1916 inch Bar
BUREAU CONSTRUCTION ANDR.
S(Twenty Tons Anthracite Coal, stove
H(Thirty -seysn) PathOms 6-lnch Manila rope.
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE.
6(Slx) Dozen lI-inch bastard Files.
l(One) Barrel Lard OIL
Responsible security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery OF supplies awarded. Blank forms
for bids. with further PARTICULAR for bidders, to DO
had at this ONCE. CALVIN q. JACKSON,
deN.Y Paymaater y. s, Navy,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
From Montgomery, Ala.-A Letter
from an ex-senator.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 2o.-!rhe Advertiser
OF tomorrow will contain letter from ex-Sena-
tor benjamin Fitzpatrick, ttating the evils to
follow the ratification Of the proposed constitu-
tion. He regards 1t as AZ war with the ciyiliza-
tion of the age, and believes II will produce dis
order and n conflict of races
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

Ss-The Skating Park. Season and sin.
gle tickets for the Washington Skating Club
Park, can be obtained at s, +. Savage's Grand
Skate Depot, s24 street. near Tenth-sign OF
the Big Flag. del4-tf
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
Death Of a JournnIIst.

NEw York, Dec. 20, lsO7.-The death OF L.
Gould Buffum, an old American journalist In
Paris, on the 2Ith inst, is said to have been ac-
ridental
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

AN Rdmirer OF Dickens says his audiences are
so quiet thatyou could pick up pin while he Is
reading.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
Proxrc.. OF RaiIrond..

ALBANY, Dec. 26.-The Albany and Susque-
hanna railroad was to-day opened to Ninevah
and Harpersville, one hundred and twenty miles
from Albany.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
Special Notices.

ofthc GRAND LODGE, +, A. A. NJ, OF Tie Dis
trict OF olumbia, will be held at Central MAsonio
DAY) evening, the nth instant, at o'oiock.
Punctuai attendanss 10 requested.
NOBLE ID. LARNER,
de27-lt Grand Secretary. :
A. LOGAN will deliver lecture, under the aus
pices Of Post No. /, q. A. r., THIS EVENING
at 7 O'Clock, at Union League Hall, Ninth street.
Tickets 25 cents, to be had at the door. Proceeds
to be devoted to charitable purposes. de21-lt
ss- Provident. Aid Society Soup House
for the Second ward.wili be opened TODAY
from u to p, m, for the distribution Of Soup
street, between Rhode Island avenue and p
Family tickets will be issued by DR., King, Ward
and I, and DR.. vhnarnam, Fourteenth street, be-
tween z and q streets. Also, BY members Of the
Ward Committee. de27-lt
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

aSFINE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
JOS. H. SHA FFIEL Ids,
2+6 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
BET. TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH STREETS.
FANCY BOXES,
CoRNETs, BON BONs,
FRENCH FRUITS,
FRENCH TOYS,
OTHER CONFECTIONERY
SUITABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
IMPORTED
FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
IHAVE NOW THE
FINEST AND LARGEST DISPLAY OF
CONFECTIONERY
EVER SEEN IN WASHINGTON.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRUIT AND POUND
AND FANCY CAKES
NOW READY, MADE
OF THE BEST MATERIAL,
AND HANDSOMELY ORNAMENTED.
p. S-MY CUSTOMERS
AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL
WILL PLEASE
SEND IN THEIR ORDERS EARLY FOR
THE HOLIDAYS,
TO GET WELL ATTENDED TO.
JOS, H. SHAFFIELD
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
GRAND OPENING.
DOMESTIC AND FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.

:, Hsyinx moyed 70 my new e.tabli.hmslt. No. ~
Bridge street, between Congress and High,
prepared 10 carry tho Confectionery business In all
Its branches As manufacture all my goods, and
TO defy competition.
Ryery variety of Confectiops known to the American
may be procured A. my establishment at prices 70 So
euro public attention.
The citizens Of the District who contemplate giving
Wedding, Dinner or Supper Parties will be supplied
terms.
Dealers, Committees and all parties wishing to buy
direct from my establishment the profit Of the
commission merchant or jobber, and secure first
class article. Goods delivered to all parts Of the Dis
trct, fde0-lml FRED FREUND.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
j OSEPH l.. PEA RsON,
BOOK AND JOB PRINTER,
CORNER OF NINTH AND D STREETS,
(Second Story Masonic Hall.)

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF
FRENCH AND ENGLISH STATIONERY.
C0YLE & TOWERS,
Jl4 Pennsylvania avenue,
del3-oO6t between Ninth and Tenth.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
j PRESENTS FOR LADIES.

CHRIsTMAs PRESENTS FOR LADIES
SINGERS EoIsELEss SEWING MACHINES
was awarded the hrs prize At the last New York State
Fair. Call and sec them before purchasing elsewh
deeaa ''' D %IILiII SMITH. Agent
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
For Sale or Rent.

L,OR sALE-A FIRST CLASS sDwRLLIEG.HoUsR-
Lot b feet front by " deep. second lot from the
corner Of and First streets east next to the Capitol
Pour lots In square No. SO, near the Navy Yard.
Apply 10 WIN, T, HOLIDAY,
dsG.mwf t3 Intelligeneer Building, Th street,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
O77 PENNSYLVANIA AvENUg. O77
. NOES
NEWLY ESTABLISHED LOAN OFFICE.

Those requiring such accommodation will DO well 10
GALL me. All ask Is trial. and feel assured that
WILL SECURE your fAvors.
n b. Private entrance aud snes: ring tho hall bell
mht.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

i am completely Of tho opinion Of my eOnirert
Jsigncd,) p. GAYAERT.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
pRoPosALs FOR CAVALRY HORSES.

oYgIcE OF THE CnIEr eTARrnnnAsIER.l
DEFARTnESr oI IHE GuhgsRLASD.
Sealed PrOpOssss %i u r.es;s9 K 9Gs s III. @ oee until
iISst aaasSias T&fkTT " 6Sk @ s 5 q ciVHaftRl at
The Horses will be subject to rigid inspection, Of
Sf q &
from hLs to nine years old, and well adapted n every
VIE S%saS &c Sd saa q Jn
adSsTtisssnt stssicJ and SceSapanied BY he writ.
tss guaranty q re,pGa,ibe person that In 11so the
sssd Sa nS sff iar ifss ssha @
by order Of the auar'rm1FsiHS5 FSSSs SiP',s
d.e2;-td "'''"' N0fBireAa Brsret Major General.
SALE OF wAREH9gsEP 63n6I AND UNCLAIMED
US. crsTos- -HorsE, CokLEcr9R's oggIeE.}
rho IovSa Iw ,Ss. SsFass hiYoe R'Is%S
house apslsimed Tor more tEsn one year. or ware:
S5 SsS s VIZ a p s sTd
oP. & aSs SsS:S 8uSaE s
1885, I" 10 O'CLOCK q TUETcLKliiaEp,
Thirteen cases Cigars, One-half barrel Cigarettes,
two % ssIs GS
cases ClAret Wine, four cases Oin, two cases Dis
titled Spirits. ninety Hamper Bottles one case
GGR GSRS TWO
knives and FORKS case Spectacle and Piyes, two
Sss s$p ass s..s 1 a.bSs zH SS SSs
$ sf isS 5sas En: sss :.s so: sS G%S iTS
Hogsheads (empty one Box, (empty >, one box Sugar
' wAREHoUsED OVER THREE YEARS.
One ease To0.hpiiGss and TIpers 0,. 81, h..
seen St Ris once and Will b. I % S Tine
fsale, WIN; =. KELLOGG,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
THE PIANOS
CONCLUSIVE PRooP OF THE HIGHEST AWARD
TO CHICRERING 4 SONS.

TO CHICKERING SONS.
The following letters have Just been received from
Paris by Messrs. Chiekering Sons, which clearly
Paris Exhibition were all aide and Of equal rdiue,
and that the Cross Of the LEGION Of Honor was
awarded by higher power than fhe Jures, viz: by the
RHPERoR. as Superior Award, over Medals for the
superior merit Of the Chckerlng Pianos;
Copy Of letter from MONSTER FgTis, Member and
Reporter Of Jury OF the Tenth Glass Of the Expo
sitfOn Universele, Paris. 1857:
(TranslAtion.
BRussELs, November 10, 1867.
Mr. Chfcksrinp:
Sin; cannot refuse to declare, as 4 member OF tho
Tenth Class that which Is undeniAbly established by
the Moniteur Of ID Of July, 1867. via;
That there Is single class Of Gold Medals for the
exhibitors; that the Decoration Of the Legion Of Honor
constitutes reeompense Of superior order and that
merit Of your instruments.
Accept my salutaton.
Member Of the Jury OF tho Tenth Glass,
at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1857.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

s5skstes and skate-sharpener, Table
and Pocket Cutlery, and general assortment OF
Hardware and House-furnishing Goods at prices
to suit the times. The celebrated Saratoga
Skates for Ladies and Gentlemen.
O. q. MEADOR,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue,
del6-lm Bet. sixth and Seventh streets.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

Copy Of letters from Ambrose Thomas and Y. A.
Gayaert. Members Of the Jury;
GENTLEMEN; ! must tell you that whatever may be
the order In which the names have been inscribed in
each kind Of Tecompense awarded In the Tenth Glass
the Gold MedAl-to speak Of this one-s the fIRsr
MEDAL. There are not two classes Of Gold Medals,
tsigned, AMBROSE THOMAS.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

New PUBLIcArIoSs.-"rhe Huguenot Fam
ily," by Mrs. Sarah Tytler, author Of "Citoyenne
Jacqueline," sc. Harper Bros, N. Y, pub
lishers. For sale by French s. Richardson, 33t
Pennsylvania avenue.
"The Brothers Bet or Within Six Weeks" by
Emile Flygare Carlen, author Of "The Lovers
StrAtagem," &c. Harper 4 Bros. N. Y, pub
fishers. For sale by French Il Richardson.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
CONFECTIONERY.

Al wALLACR's, No. @ HIGH STREET, GEORGE
TOWN can always be found ~ the nnes ass9r,ment Of
Weddings and Parties furnished with the lnsst
confectionery and In the most elegant style. ns-lm
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

A rrsSrl0Ss FEM ssas asyFgEsIHIRRSSkdHE, y : 80, .. :. q,
T6BaSS6 fPEs, a. No. SiqAsas: bsass:
% call the attention Of The public % his hne selccton q
cotss 20 S sss ssa a
cents noz3-lm
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
Alexandria Advertisements.

a. ROrmerly q The MARSHALL Hogsg.l -
street. Asxandra. whore he will be happy 10 his
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
FURNITURE FURNITURE / /

NRw FURNITURE STORE, =
PEW DOORS WEST OF HIaH-siGN OF THE Bio
FLAG.
The undersigned wishes 70 inform his friends and
public generally, that his FURNITURE Is now opon
for In speetion and IL confident he show the most
complete assortrnent 70 be found in 0eorgelown.
where. J, b. WELLS,
no2 60 lte Bridge at, 0eornetowp, ID, O.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
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FANCY ARTICLES Of every description, including
variety Of Toys and Trlnkets for presents 10 ehl-
ply Of goods suitable for Chri,tmas and New Year
presents Call early apd ri M ShsisTk iSsTksoKn
no@ 30 High street. near Bridge, Georgetown.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

Men have achieved Immortality In the work
OF letters by a single, and what might at the frs
blush appear to be simple utteranee. In Illus
trstion OF this declaration, we have only :,
sllude to single epigrsmmatie line from the pei
Of Bishop Berkeley