The national Republican., 1867-11-30
scorcr-Mr. Abcr, of the Capitol club.

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ISDUsTRIAL HoNE SCHooL.-Thc kind ladies
of this new and excellent instltutlon made prcpa-
rStiSns yc;tSSEdSy to giyG GpneT hS to about 100
cnth street, Just south OF the canal and several
ladies' and gentlemen were present, among whom
we recognized Mrs. DIR. Bliss, Mrs. DIR. BigelOw,
Mr.. d. NJ Kelsey and lady, Mr. y. Richards, and
Others,
Only few children were present, as the day
mittccs could not get about to notify the indi-
gent boys and girls OF the arrangements made to
care for them. The name Of this Institution is
the "Industrial Home School Of the District OF
Columbia,n IL having been formed by merging
into one the Ncwsboys' Home and the Childrens
Aid Societies.
1t is the purpose of this association to furnish
one meal per day to all indIgent little boys and
girls who apply, and to furnish instruction, pro-
vide homes, and supply the Immediate wants OF
such destitute, homeless and yagrant children
do not attend the public schools, furnish them
with suitable clothing, instruct them In indus
trial pursuits, and bring them under christian
honest living and become useful members OF So
ciety The society expects soon to open school
schools In Gcorgctown and NJ the Navy Yard.
When the children become old enough, the asso-
citation will, when the parcnt'-if parents they
may have-agrcc, hire them oit to learn trades,
that they may be useful: Tue association is
composed of gentlemen oiilccrt and trustees, and
an executive committee consisting OF thirteen
ladies'.
In the afternoon a meeting of the board of
managers was organized, A. Z. Browne In the
chair, ID. NJ. Kelsey secretary, when the follow
ing ladies' and gentlemen were appointed COM
mittee to canvass the city a1d bring destitute
and vagrant children TO the Home;
First ward-MT: Iilley, Mr. Chnmberlain,
Second ward-I. Richards, Mrs. q. L, Carter.
Third ward-MTs. j. q. Smith, Mrs John FL
vans.
Fourth ward-NIrs, H. NJ. Biseiow, Mrs, ]. J.
Fifth ward-NIrs. D. Baker, Hr. Pitcher.
sixth ward-Mrs. Geo. Wilson.
Seventh waTd-MTs. Hall, MIS- Henley.
Several ladies present then joined the Associa-
tion and manifested great interest In Its objects
and plans.
L. hoped that all our citizens will report TO the
aforesaid committee or at the Home, Seventh
street Island, the names OF all children who
should be brought under such influences.
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A BILL yEsTiYG ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
RlGuTs IN WOMES.-Thc following Is the bill
presented In the House by Hon. VIM. L. Niblack,
which secures to women their property against
distraint for their husbands debts /:
A bill concerning the property Of married women
in the District of Columbia.
BE II enacted byhe Senate and House Of Repre-
ScHtdiires Of the UHHei States Of america In Com
gress assembled, That the real estate Of any mar.
not be liable for the debts of her husband, but
| such real estate and the profits thercirom shall
Unmarried and The separate deed of the husband
shall convey no interest In the same: ProGidcd,
That such wife shall have no power to encumhcr
| or convey such real estate except by deed in
which her husband shall join.
SIC. 2. And be Il further enacted, That the per-
sonal property of any married woman within
said District held by her at the time OF her mar
| riagc or acquired by her during covcrture by
purchase, descent devise, or gift, shall remain
her own separate property in the same manner
and to the same extent as her real estate so re-
mains, and on the death Of the husband before
the wife, such personal property shall so to the
wife, and on the death Of the wife before the
husband, II shall be apporiioncd and distributed
In the same manner as her real estate deEccnds
and is apportloncd under similar circumstances
within said District! PrOUidcd, That the assent
of her husband shall not be necessary to enable
such wife to incumbcr or sellHuch personal prop
erty.
SEC. o. And De II Curihor enacted, That all suits
within said District relative to such separate
property of the wife, whether real or personal,
shall be prosecuted BY or against the husband
and wife Jointly, II they he separated, then in
the name of the wife alone and In case of such
separate suit the husband shall not be liable for
costs, unless he be defendant therein.
See, 1. And BE- u further enacted, That within
said District the husband shall be liable for the
debts and liabilities of the wife contracted or in
CURED before marriage, TO the extent OF the per
sonal property he may have received through
her or which he may have derived from the sale
or rent Of her real estate, ana no lurthcr, ana
the liability of the husband to the extent alOrc-
said shall not be cXtinguishcd by the death of
the wife,
Sec. g. And be u further enacted, That when any
Judgment within said District is rendered against
a husband and wife for the tort of the wife or on
account of any liability existing against her
before her marriage, execution on such Judg-
ment shall be first levird on the separate prop
crty OF such wife, II he have any.