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The national Republican., 1867-09-03

LEVY CouRr.-This body held their
regular monthly meeting in the Board of Alder.
mems Chamber, City Hall, at ten o'clock, a IN,
yesterday. Thomas Blagden, esq president
pro tenn occupied the chair, and Nicholas Cal.
Ian esq, was secretary.
There were present Messrs. Brown, Burr,
Blagden Magruder and Plant
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The Chair announced tho report Of the super.
intendent Of county roads, giving statement of
expenditures for the month OF August.
Also, reported a communication from the
Board Of Public School Trustees, asking for the
deed for the grounds in the Seventh school dis
trict on which has been erected a school. house
Referred to the School Committee.
The Chair submitted letter from d. U. Key.
ser, Of the Lighthouse Board, calling attention
to the increase in quantity of weed in the
county, known as Canada or bull thistle, and
asked some measure for its abatement. Re.
ferred to the Committee on Improvements,
Mr.. Plant presented the petition of the Nor.
ton heirs, praying road from the left branch
Of Rock creek to their premises Referred to
Committee on Roads.
Also, A communication of Mr., z. Robbins,
cfalling attention to certain unpaid bills. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims,
Mr. Burr presented q petition from 40 citizens
10 tho city' county, and Montgomery county,
Nd, in relation to the proposed road from
Derry's district to the District Of Columbia, via
the Blair estate and other property.
Mr. Magruder objected to the appropriation OF
any money for this work, as much repairing was
to bo done between this and winter, and money
was running short
The communication was referred to the Com.
mittee on Improvements
Mr.. Burr reported that he had been informed
BY Justice Walter and Lieut.. johnson, Of the
county police that the licenses granted for the
keeping Of liquor bars on the grounds of the
utEenlest would be paid soon.
Also, asked an appropriation Of $3.50 for the
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
EDUCATIONAL
GONzAGA COLLEGE, +, BETWEEN

" NINTH AND TBSTH STREETS Vii,
be resumed at this Institution on Monday September
zon which day the classes will be open for the ad
mission OF students The course Of studies IL sub
stanualy the same In form as prevails In the Jesuit
Colleges Of Europe aud as II has existed since 1900 In
our own country, and this is now complete by
me establishment OF the class Of Philosophy Logic
Metaphysics and Ethics, Natural Ph,lo,orhy Cham
istry, and the higher Mathematics, will constitute
the matter for this class. Additional pro-
lessons nave been secured, and new apparatus has
mathematics Is eompste aud iucludes Arithmsti in
all Its branehesi Bookkeeping and Banking Busi-
ness, Algebra, Geometry, ThgOnometry, Calculus,
Surveying, and Astronomy. In the Commercial De.
parment particular attention will be paid to all the
branches OF sound, practical English education In
the Classical Course Ruslish Composition aud the
snslisn Branches will be proportioued to the stan
dsrd OF eelass French and derman will be taught
without extra charge.
For Catalogues or further Information apply At the
College. BF wIGETSJ.
au 81 ct Pra.idan,
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
gatinna1 Nrpnblifam.
RATES OF ADyERrIsuNe.

One square, one Insertion, eli subsequent inser-
hons 90 cents. One square, one month, IS. Liberal
Inducements to quarterly, ssmi snnssl, and yearly
advertisers.
Every other day advertisements, 60 per cent addi.
honal. Twice week Advertisements, 70 per cent.
additional.
Eight lines constitute a square. Less thss square
charged in proportion, at the above rates.
Editorial notices, rs cents per line each insertion.
Local nstiees, 20 cents per line each insertion.
Advertisements coming under the heads Of Wants,
For Sale, For Rent Lost and Pound, not exceeding
four lines, one Insertion, IS eents three times, 80
cents. Any greater number Of lines at proportionae
rates.
Advertlsements should be handed In before 10 m.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

SUDDEN ILTSEss.-Lsst night, about 10
o'clock, as Samuel II, Sylvester, esq, and Col.
Allen (both connected will the National lHisih-
gsmesr) were walking alont Pennsylvania avenue,
Mr.. Sylvester was taken suddenly with severe
cramps, and was Immediately conveyed into
Pennsylvania avenue. whn DR.. Lindsey and his
brother DR.. Sylvester wkp woro passing, woro
called In, and rendered pioper medical aid, and
be was removed to his residence on Sixth street,
above II,
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
News
sun R, G26 sua S. 6,si High Water, o. a. .. m.

ARRIVED.
Schooner octavia Ellen, Elliott, Havre.de-
G:ace, coal to G. L. Sheriff.
Schooner Mansion, White, Baltimore, lumber
to W. Mclean.
Schooner Little Rock, Richmond, Philadel-
phia, coal to Langley 4 Son.
Steamer New York, Fultz, from Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Schooner Emma, Crabbe, Havre-de. Grace.
Schooner Thos. Patterson, o'IIarran, Balti.
more.
Schooner Hannah, Warwick, spedden, Balti.
more.
Schooner Saco, for Havre. e.Graoe, with pig
iron
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

RECOVERY OF STOLEN PRoPERTY.-Yester-
day afternoon Detective Miller and Coomes
succeeded In recovering horse and buggy which
had been stolen from Dr.. Wheeler, Of the Freed
mems bureau. The property was found at the
stables OF Birch a Clary where the thieves had
left the horse and buggy.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

COUNCIL PRocEEDINGs.-In consequence Of
the late hour at which th, Councils adjourned
last night, Q2.05 a. IN. y and also in considera-
tion Of the crowded stat. Of our columns, We
are compelled to postpone their publication
until tomorrow morning
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

SuRRArT's New QUAsTERs.-Since Sur,
rats trial he has been occupying a room with
Mr.. Henry johnson, who killed Smoot, in the
second story, south side. They each have cot,
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
SETH 7. HURD.

MONTHLY Posr OFFICE REPoRT.-The
following is the report of mail matter delivered
and collected by the letter carriers at the city
post office for the month of August 1857, as
rendered by the gentlemanly superintendent,
Mr.. James L. Bell; Number carriers employed,
25i number mail letters delivered, l0l, 097;
number local letters delivered, Q, 1885, number
newspapers, &C., delivered, $685. number let
ters collected, 1885, number papers collected,
40l5
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

SCHOOL Book EMPoRIUM.-The onward
and upward progress of our young and energetic
merchants can be exempli6ed by 4 visit to the
well.known bookstore Of John T. Burch, (suc.
csssor Of Messrs. Brophy 4 Burch,) No. 500 Ninth
street, near the corner Of D. Mr.. Burch we'll
knows the intellectual wants of the rising gen.
GRAFTON, and parents and guardians would do
we'll to inspect his large and well selected stock
Of school books, stationery, and in fact every.
thing that Is required ito teach the young idea
how to shoot.n
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

A Coon MoyE.-It is stated that square
No. 3s6, in the Seventh ward, has been leased
for term Of years by Messrs. Stevens 4 Phelps,
lessees Of the Alexandria and Georgetown rail.
road, on which to erect a commission feed ware
house and agricultural depot, &c. They propose
running several cars on the Loudoun and Hamp.
shire railroad, SO as to bring produce to the city
from that direction. The company have the
right to purchase this square, for hfty cents per
foot, at any time during the existence Of their
lease.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

Coupons, 1llii s.2o's, 1862, llili b-2o's, 1854,
l09Ii BIOS, 1865, llCt; 5.20's, January and
July, 1855, 1881; 1o.4O's, o9i; 1905, August,
lo7lj 1905, June, 1914 1905, July, 1914
Gold, 14lI.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge
Of tho District Of Columbia are receiving appli.
lodges in Philadelphia and elsewhere. On Sat.
urday evening last Adelpha Lodge, No. 7, and
Damon Lodge, No, 8, were organized In the
above city. Friendship Lodge. No. s, Of Read.
ing Pennsylvania, Is in fourishiug condition,
and Is making arrangements to extend the order
in that section Of the State. Washington Lodge,
No. l, Of this city, will In few weeks be resus.
citated. The Grand Lodge Of this city are un.
firing In their efforts to extend the order through.
out the country, and seem to meet with success.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

GARRoTING.-Three men, named Thos
Smith, Anon Van Riswlek and Alexander Smith,
were arrested on Sunday on complaint Of Jas
A. Branson, upon the charge of garrOting and
robbing. They were held for a hearing before
Justice Tucker,
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

EAST WASHINGTON COOPERATIVE UNION
AssocIArIos.-The semi.nnusl meeting Of this
association was held last eening In the rear Of
the lower floor, Odd FsllNs Hall, Navy Yard.
The meeting was called to rider by the president,
Mr.. @. Z. Lathrop, and the minutes Of the
previous meeting were red by the secretary,
James Waltmayer, and approved.
Tho treasurer, Mr.. Georro Cunningham, made
q report. exhibiting a very fattering exhibit Of
tho operations Of the Ulion. There was no
special business done, but here was much trans.
acted for the good Of the association The meet
Ing was harmonious, and DO attendance large,
adjourning at late hour.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

FU0ITIvE PROM JUsTIoE.-Frank Bruins.
be rgsr was arrested yesterday, in this city, by
DetSeave Boyd, upon the charge of being a fu.
gitiys from justice in Washington, where he
stands charged with having robbed shoe store.
timOre Commereiai, Sept. 2.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

The PUBLIC Schools OPENED.-Yester.
day the public schools opened 10 all tho school
districts except the Third, which remains closed
until the 4th instant in consequence Of the death
Of Mr.. McCathran. In tho First district the
higher grade schools are full, and between two
and three hundred pupils will bs unable to gain
admission In the schools Of the lower grades.
In the Second district the grammar schools were
full also, and few were unable to gain admis.
sion to the schools Of the lower class. In the
Fourth district upwards Of one thousand children
will be uuprovided for. Let more school houses
be built.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

DR.. DUHAMEL REINsTATED,-We are in.
formed that, at the suggestion of President
JohnIon, the physician Of the jail, DR.. Noble
Young who Is also the bondsman Of the War
den Of the jail, Mr.. VIM. II. Huestis, has been
;. 'uoved from that position and DR.. Duhamel,
N. former physician, has been reappointod.
Th;, v,, "be pleasant news to DR.. Duhamers
nany friends
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

To OUR CITIzENs.-Those having sons
Ind daughters to be educated can secure mem
berships In the Business Colleges, good either for
one year or for unlimited time As this insti.
tuition has'both day and evening sessions, it Is
practicable for those who are attending a day
school to spend an hour or two each evening at
the College, and become proficient In those
practical branches which receive little or no at
tentiOn elsewhere. The regular classes will com.
mence Tuesday, September 8.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

REDucISG THE FoRcE-Gen. Grant has
reduced the clerical force Of the War Depart
ment one half-seventy out OF one hundred and
forty having been discharged.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
MILBURNS'
POLAR
SODA WATER,
THE OoLDEsT AND THE BEST,
$50 FIFTEENTH STREET,
Opposite the United States Treasury,
And Northwest corner Of Sixth and II streets.
my2S ~
WAsHINGToN IRON WORKS.

WASHINGTON IRON WORKS.
GRAY 4 MOVES,
FOUNDERS, hACHlNISTs, AND BOILER. MAKERS,
Corner OF Maine avenue and Third street,
Manufacturers Of Improved stationary and Port
able Steam Engines OF any required pswsr; Saw and
urst Mills also, Of Architectural Iron Work, Graft
ipgs RAinss, Forgipgs, Iron and Brass Castings Of
all descriptions.
The increased facilities Of new and extensive
establishment enables us to offer those having orders
10 make In our line superior class Of work on the
most favorable terms
Agents for BurnhAm's Improved JOuyAl Turbine
WAtsr wheel. Aul9.Sm
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

EQUIrY CoURr-Judge Wylie.--The Sep
tember term Of tho Equity Court Of the Distric
Of Columbia will commence at the Equity Cour
room, City Hall, this morning. To Judge An
drew Wylie Is assigned the duty of holding thi.
court. Judge W. will also hold the remaining
equity terms Of the present year.
The trial docket Of the term consists Of the
following cases l, Harry VS.. Lightfooti o Day
vs. Hilton; 8, Needham vs.. The Potomac Ferry
Company 4, HOFFMAN VS.. Hoover; 5, Clafin
VS.. Dyer; 9, Dorr VS.. Wilson, 7, Breun VS..
Beckett; 8, Broxton VS.. Messmorsi 0, Kimball
VS.. DEAN 10, johnson vs.. Johnson II, Hill vs..
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company IL, Har.
ley VS.. HYDE Is, Allen VS.. Coylei IA, Byrne vs.
Davis l5 Whitney VS. Frisbiei 10, Fitch Va.
Mearsi H. Deely VS.. Shanahani IS, Alexander
VS. Douglass; 10, Dyer VS.. Dyer 90 Robey VS.,
Prouti 81, Duhamel vs. Huyck and others 80
Earle vs. Williams 23, Alexander VS., Buoha.
guinij 35, Fowler VS.. Dennis; 26 Hickman VS.
Malon. All these have been set for hearing at
previous terms Of tho court.
The following cases were set for hearing yester.
day and placed on the docket 81, Walker vs.
The Bank of the Metropolis, (by consentO 2S,
Ball vs. Lichau and others; 20, White and others
VS.. johnson and othersi 80, Robertson VS..
Robertson. Tho calender will be somewhat
heightened by cases placed upon it by consent
to-day.
But one admiralty case, that of Rsynor VS.,
The Schooner GOld0nch. will come before the
court at this term.
Some Of the cases set down for hearing at this
term are Of considerable interest.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

MEETING OF THE BAR.-This morning at
eleven o'clock the members Of the bar will hold
a meeting In reference to the dismissal OF Mr..
Bradley as a member of that body. As some OF
the committee appointed to report on the case
are absent from tho city, final report Is not eT'
pected, but possibly partial report Will be
made.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-T .'ollow'
ing transfers Of real estate were reported sstsr'
day: Sub division lot Q, square 4l2, $4l2. W.
sub, lot 80, square 555, s6sO,sOi sab. lot -,
square 337, $l,606.75i sub lots l, AZ, 4S. amt
A, square 336, 81, $50; part Of lot 20, square
2S6, north 20 feet, $495.4ii part lots and g.
square 729, 80 feet, $1,000.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

Rr.1 Esr.rr PuRoHAsE.-Mr. Louis +.
w Wah.r ,ha Is.s IT of "Weber's band, has
nurchs'od U ,ba a0 rav% n, WIN. Beales, adjoining
the WarrentOn Springs p 0pss pupia ppontains aSy Sy
DR. Cornelius Boyle The 4, ca nm 10 yof
acres. Mr. Weber pays for SO'OOv, s,, " =:
Boyle, We hear, des gus dividins SDto % Int. sO q,
the WarrentOn Springs property wv 'O'' 'of
cottage cites.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

SUFFERING FROM PARALYsIs.-A man by
the name of Michael Kesf was, on Sunday after,
noon, picked up near Bsnning's Bridge by
Officers Morgan and Bailey, of the Second pre-.
residence Of his brother. near the Government
printing office, and there properly cared for.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

CHURCH MATTERs.-The "Church of the
Incarnation" q beautiful Gothic granite, stu.
ated on Twelfth and M streets north, Rev. Mr..
LoWrfo, I-etvi, viii be a.aie~t.a an thu frat
Sunday In October. The vestry Of 81. PauI's,
q new Episcopal church, has let out Its contract
to Mr.. Searle, architect. The cornerstone will
be laid at an early day. Tho style Is also Gothic,
and tho material brown stone, similar to that OF
the Smithsonian.
new atd handsome chapel has been erected
in the First ward, on Twenty third street, be.
tween + and streets, for the colored Episco-
palians Of this District Itis called "St Philips"
L. Kinney Is their pastor.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

BUILDING ExCHASGE.-A meeting of
gentlemen connected with this new organization
was held last evening at No. i21 G street. Mr..
Stephen d. Castloman was nllod upon to pre-.
side and Mr.. Albert King to dictate as secretary.
A Communication was resd, which has been
already published for tho cal Of the meeting.
Mr.. J. W. Angus moved tat committee Of
Eve be appointed to prepar rules and bylaws
for the government Of the Association; also see to
securing room, and make every arrangement
for securing perfect organization.
Mr.. Angus motion was areed to, and Messrs.
]. W. Angus, W. Syberry,J. Collins, E. Gray,
G. Wood, and the secretry, Mr.. King, being
added, were appointed the committee.
A number Of persons present. stepped up and
subscribed to the roll as members Of the Ex.
change, and after some DISCUSSION upon minor
points, the meeting adjourned to meet again on
Monday, the 9th inst, at sp. m.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

SENT BACK FOR TRIAL.-On Saturday
last on information received by telegraph from
Charles Lamon, chief Of the Philadelphia de-
teotive force, Detectives Clarvoe and McDevitt
arrested, In Georgetown, q man named William
W. Nicholson, charged with stealing horse and
wagon from Michael Bradbury, corner Of Birch
stseet and the Germantown road, Philadelphia,
and with selling them to Mr.. George W. Roth, Of
Friedlinsville, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, for
gold watch and $40 cash also with the lar.
ceny Of horse from Thomas Armstrong of Phil
adelphia. Detective Clarvoe started to Philadel.
phia yesterday, with his prisoner, where he will
turn him over for trial.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
FOR SALE OR RENT.

EOR RENT.-A SMALL COMFORT
ably furnished House Of Five Rooms, No. sos
street between Fourth and Fifth. To good tenant
rent will be made low. au SO-6t
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

D-BUufuI IHIfu DIstfIcI'
As q further mark Of respect, the Wallach
school house was draped in mourning, and will
continue so for thirty days.
The funeral sermon was preached at 3 o'clock,
p m, yesterday, at the residence Of the deceased,
corner of Seventh and g streets, navy yard,
after which his remains were conveyed to the
Congressional burying ground for interment.
The following gentlemen were selected as pail.
bearers: Messrs. VIM. II. Bowen, s. A. II.
Marks, jr, Samuel Turner, Henry s. Simmons,
George Hunt, and Samuel Cross. The deceased
leaves q wife and child to mourn his.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

RKPoRTED TRAaEDY.-A report was in
circulation to-day that difficulty occurred be.
tween some colorod persons and two white mon
on Friday evening last at q farm on the Poto.
mac river, about twenty five or thirty miles from
the city, during which tho two whites and two
oolored men were killed. Tho story goes that
the colored men, who had been hired to erect a
wharf and make other improvements about tho
place, got to drinking rather .feely, which made
them troublesome and insulting to the white
men-a father and son. The son resented the
indignity and q fight ensued, which soon re-.
suited In several Of the darkies knocking him
down and killing him with climbs. Tho father,
who had kept out Of the fight, was then assailed
violently, but succeeded In keeping his assail.
ants at bay for some time, and killing two Of tho
ringleaders. Subsequently, however, he was
again attacked and killed, after which the in
furiated blacks jumped into ascOw boat and led
from the landing We do ,ot vouch for tho
facts Of this case, but only give the report as II
was detailed to us.-Star Of ye'ierday.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03
Rrspycr TO WV. A. BRADLEY, DKcy,srp

RESPECT TO WV. A. BsADLEY, DECEASED.
The following resolutions were adopted at an
informal meeting Of the friend. Of Mr. Bradley
among tho oolored people. at which Mr.. Anthony
Bowen presided, and were on Sunday presented
TO the bereaved family:
ResoiVed, That We, the old residents Of tho
oolored citizens Of Washington. huubly confess.
Ing our dependence upon Almighty God who
rules all that Is done for human good, make haste
at this informal meeting to express the emotions
with which we have been hlled upon hearing Of
the decsase Of an old and true friend, In tho per-
son Of VIM. A. Bradley, esq, whom We have
known for forty.hye years. He was one Of the
purest philanthropists, and true friend to the
colored race; he was the means Of smancipatipg
and procuring homesteads TO n large number Of
those who wero In INDECENT circumstances, more
30 than any man Of bis day; he has purchased a
number TO aid them In securing their liberty, and
was never known to have sold one.
Resolved, That we shall ever cherish the grate.
ful remembrance Of our deceased bsnefactor, bo.
lievng, as 1t is said, "the deeds Of good man 10
before him" Such we believe has been tho case
with our lamented friend, as many Of the recip.
tents Of his kindness have long since departed
this life. May he rest In peace.
Resoived, That q copy Of these resolutions DO
to the family Of the deceased as
an expression Of sympathy In their great be.
reavement.
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

Too Coop TO BE Losr.-The following
humorous letter from q claim attorney in the
Western part Of Pennsylvania has been handed
US BY gentleman of this city, to whom it was
addressed, as q very clever hit at tho scrupulous
particularly oxacted by the Government De.
partments in the preparation of papers for OBJ.
tanning bountios, pensions, 30:
Rany An
The national Republican., 1867-09-03

you say has been called for by the Department.
Please let me know whenever they want any
more, as have several documents back yet,
which may be Of fimportance-such, for example,
as life insurance policy, couple Of ohattel mort
cages, college diploma, three railroad passes,
and file Of the Brownsville Clipper. Any or
all of these documents, or "certihed copies"
thereof, will be forthcoming whenever thoy may
be deemed absolutely essential to put the case
through" I don't think of anything else just
with patience and resignation.
Yours truly,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-11-06
DETIrION FOR DIVORCE.

10 the Honorable Supreme Court, to lie holden
al Nidlehurv. wi ain and for the County at
Addison, on the first MONDAY after the third
Tuesday Of January, A ID 1868:
Tue petition [ Albert +. BIkrr Of Verge m, S,
in said county # Nd lison. humnlv Shove il that
On the fourth dav OF MAY A ID. 1858, az q i,iol,
in the County OF Aldi,nn in the State of Vermont
he was m Irrie to une lurd VI. BcKnrl of Bristol
in sal county AMI state by Reverend Stilnlan
Morgan. then minister of the Gos pei, iii ia ing
such AMI residing at that time in sal Bristol.
And from hi sall marriage to on OF a olt the
fir., dav Of Jauuaa,, A. ID. 1866, he lived with
tie said Lnra aS her lawful husband, in the faith
/ discharge of all the duties Of the married lie.
I inu.
Aud he further shows that since her marriage as
af're aid she, the sal Lnra,, a. iii e-s aud sun
dry times aud places, committed adultrv, tn wit,
al divers and sundr, times and places during fur
wears, next and su's iueut to the first day OF
De- her, ID 1858,
VIII ,refure, he pra"s the Honorable Supreme
Court 10 oriSr and decree tina, il having been
MA o 20 appear tn me hat the said Lora (iirk-
nell Itker j. without his State. and beyund the
reach OF process, do therefore order that the said
foregoing petition, together with this urier. he
punished three weeks successfully in the Middle
bury Re si,er, the asst OF which publication shall
be at least fix weeks prior to The session at the
Cnurt to VIII Oh said petit is preferred; AID
sail publication shall lie held and 'lermei suth
clent no, ice go said Lora (icknell) Baker to APP
par at said Court AID snow eau O. II any size
iate whv aid p itoh should mt be granted
Given un Ter NY han at Yer sennes, in sal cOun-
tv, this 25th Ia, Of Oh oler A. ID 1867.
j. PlEkPOIAI, Judge Of Sup. Court