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The national Republican., 1867-08-16

A RELEAsE.--The distillery of @. A,
Krause, near Uniontown, seized few days sine,
BY Mr.. Clephane, collector of internal revenue,
for a violation Of the revenue laws, was released
to the owner yesterday morning by Chief Justice
Cartier, on . bond being filed to cover the
amount, $4,000, tho appraised value Of the
property seized.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

SURRATT's Yesterday q
letter was received at the Jail from one Barn.
hurst, Of Philadelphia, directed to John II.
Surratt, requesting him to send his autograph
on an enclosed card. According to prison rule
the letter was opened by the warden, Mr.
writer was very anxious to obtain the sig.
nature he would have to get 1t through some
other source.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

NEW Posr OTFICE.-A new Office is es
taelishod at suitsyille, Prince Georges county
Md, and George T. Suit sppointed postmaster
This office Is located Ave miles east Of Dladens
burg and six west Of Oak Grove, and will be
great accommodation to the people of that grow
ing neighborhood.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

In A FLoURsuINo-y OorprrroH. The
Northern Liberties Building Association met
last Monday night at Qaeeu's Hall, X street.
between Seventh andElehth. Shares sold Of
St2' premium, and money for 81 per cent.
This association has only been In existence for
eleven months
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

In addition to the above, steinway 4 Sons have
received the following cable dispatch:
"PARIs, July 4.
syhe great socl,te des Beaux Arts, OF Paris, have
after careful examination OF all the musical instru
meuts exhibited at the Paris Exhibition, awarded to
sTEisWIY i SONS, Of New York, their GRASD
TESTIMONIAL KEDlL for the greatest superiority and
novelty Of construction IN Pianos:
A full assortment OF sTElNWAr's Grand, Square,
and Upright Piano, for sale At the wArerooms Of
W. O. MRrZER0TT 4 CO,
ivaQ.u lac Pa ave. bet. eth and 10th sts
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

VIOLATING THE Doc LAw.-J. r. Rey
mond was arrested by Officer. Crump, Of the
First ward, for violating the city ordinance 70.
lating to dogs, and was fined $40 by Justice
Harper
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

FALLING BRicKs.-A number of bricks
fell from q chimney on the north side Of Penn.
sylyania avenue, between -Four and a half and
Sixth streets, yesterday morning about 10 o'clock,
during the high wind, endangering the lives Of
time
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

JAIL FOR. CoURr.-Andrew Jackson, q
boy Of fourteen years, was arrested by Oficer
Auldridge upon q charge of petty larceny last
wednesday, was taken to the central guard
house and was committed to Jail by Justice
Morsell
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

SANITARY. The sanitary officers re.
ported ten written and forty eight verbal notices
served on Wednesday. The vehicles for the 70.
moval Of dead animals were kept at work during
the day, but theiuumbsr Of carcassss removed was
not reported.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

BASE BAHIA match game Of base
ball between the oficsr Of the Commissry Gen.
eral Of Prisoners and Bureau for Colorsd Troops,
Adjutant Generals Office, was played on
the grounds Of the Continental base ball club on
Tuesday. 18th inst, resulting in the following
SCORE.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

CANT MRErrsG.-To-day the camp meet
ing for Elk Ridge Landing circuit, baltimore Con.
ference Of tho NJ. L. Church, will commence in
Howard county, Nd, about fourth Of q mile
from Hanover Switch, on the railroad, and quite
q number Of Washingtonians are preparing to
attend 1t, including a company from the Foundry.
The camp will be under the charge Of the circuit
preachers, Rev. NJ L. Hawley and d. f. d.
Lsech, and will doubtless be a large one, in
cluding companies from Baltimore, Annapolis,
and other churches, and on Sunday II Is likely
the congregation will be immense.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

ASSAULT AND BArrERY.-H. Cook was
arrested Wednesday, by Officer Dubois. fer an
assault and battery on Basil Davis. The case
was examined at the Eighth precinct station,
and the accused was fined $3.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16
MARRIED..

Al the residence Of the bride. father Washington,
D. O., on the l4th instant, By Rsv. Mr. Brovn, Oh
Foundry church, ions B. scorr, Of Maryland, 10
Miss sLRAH T. BRouoHros, Of yirginia
At the residence Of the brides mother, In Phiia.
dslphia, Pa, on the l4th instant by Rev Dr Robin
son, Mr.. THOMAS RIadLss, Of washinrtou, d, G., 10
Miss ASSIs TALLrAs, Of Philadelphia, Ps.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

PROPOSALS FOR WOOD AND CoAI.-Wc
would call attention to the advertisement Of the
committee on supplies Of the Board Of Trustees
Of the Public Schools for proposals for wood and
coal to be furnished for the fiscal year ending Juns
80, 1868.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

DIsoRDERLy AND PRoFANE.-Thos. Rus.
sell was arrested Wednesday, by Officer Crown, Of
the Second precinct, for disorderly conduct and
profanity, and was fined $40 by Justice Walter.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

POLICE RErURSs.-The police reported
yesterday Glty.six arrests in the District. Most
Of them were for violation Of the municipal or.
dinances, and the fines amounted to $3.50.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

ALLOWING Vicious Doc TO Go Al
LARoE-GeOrgo M. Thompson was arrested OF
wednesday afternoon for permitting dog 4
run at large that had attacked and bitten an olt
lady In the Seventh ward. It appeared on tria
that the dog belongs to q son Of Mr.. Thompson
but hs answered for his son and paid the ane o
70 which was imposed BY Justice Tucker.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

OBsTRUCTISG THE SIDEwALKs.-On We'd
nssday afternoon 0Hicer Kimmel arrested eight
huekstsrs and farmers for obstructing the side.
walks. Those arrests grew out Of tho accused
parties occupying the pavements with their
market stuis to such an extend that II Is at
times difficult for persons to pass by. The cases
were taken to the Third ward station for settle.
ment.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

ACCIDENTALLY SHor.-Martin Riley and
Cornelius Barrett, two youths, whilo returning
across the Long Bridge from q cunning eIcur.
sion on Wednesday evening, concluded to 6ro of
their loads ere they arrived In the city. Riloy's
gun went of, but Barrett's missed ERE, and
while ho was placing new cap on the tube the
hammer slipped, exploded the cap, and lodged q
portion Of the lead in Riley's arm near the
shoulder. The boys started homo and q phys-
clan was Immediately summoned. The wound,
though ugly looking, was pronounced BY the
doctor to be nothing serious, probably cOnhning
the lad to the house some days.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

PICKING A PoCxET.-Anna Butler was
arrested yesterday, by ofacer Hickman, upon q
charge Of picking the pocket Of John Paine.
Paine Is a resident Of the First ward, but paid
a visit to Chinch Row, In the Seventh ward,
where ho fell asloep. Tho accused was seen
picking his pocket, and he lost about 81 by the
operation, The proof was positive. and the jus.
tice sent the accused to jail for court for petit
larceny.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

TIE BOARD OF HEALrH.-Though there
has been but sixteen deaths In New York from
cholera since May last, yet Of that number
eleven have died the present month. Tho Board
Of Health Of this city did not have any session
at their last regular meeting day, for want Of q
quorum, and We understand that Il Is the inten.
tion Of the secretary, DR.. O. NJ Dove, to call q
special session. So far the city Of Washington
has been remarkably free Of sickness, and Il
would be we'll to have II continue so, II possibls
By anticipating and making preparations to keep
from US any epidemic or contagious disease.
There arc several measures TO be acted upon BY
the Board Of Health, and the intention Of the
secretary In calling q meeting is . wise one, and
enc, We trust, that will secure tho attendance Of
every member.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16
Martne News.
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AnRIvkD.
Steamer Express, Nickel, Baltimore, merchsn.
disc and passengers.
Schooner Benjamin Franklin. Thomas, melon,
10 d. y. Harton.
cLHARnp.
Steamer x. Q. knight, Dsnty, New York.
Steamer Valley City, Tomlln, New York.
Schooner Father and Son, MeNsmara, river.
Schooner A. 8. Percy, Poulsop, Philadelphis,
Schooner Eagle, Simpson, bay.
Schooner Hazard. Reed, lower Potomac.
Schooner Kate, Freer, river.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

TIM ONE-HoRsE CAR ARRAEGRNENT.-
The one.horse car arrangement goes into effect
on Monday next, when trial will be made Of
the new system.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16
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q: Q. O. P.c;:;;...;.,:.............l u 9 Ss
Home runs-Adams, Il Atkins, 8; Knapp, l.
Umplre-H. A. Whiting. Continental base
ball club.
Scorer-J. X, Watkins
The national Republican., 1867-08-16
MAYORS ICE,

M A Y V ~ . ~ n e ADsn,,'s m' ,ssz
Proposals. will be received at this onlce until IL
o'elosk, m, on MoNDAY, the 18th instant, for
grading First street west, from sreet south to the
south side Of street, according 10 The following
Az ACT to grade Fr.t stree. west. from street south
to the south side Of W street south.
Be Il snuctsd bv The hoard " 4ldernen and Board
Of Common CounciI qIihs Ciy q Washfngton, That
the Of Ave thousand dollars or so much thereof
as may be necessary, be, asd tlg same Is hereby aP
the purpose OF grading First street west from street
south to the south side OF W street south the work
20 be done under the direction o. me Of
the Seventh ward, and to Assistant oommissionsrs
See q And bs Il further enacted, That the said
First street west shall be graded as follows TO vi,
Al street at About the present grade at street II
shall be nllel siI ( inches al street i shall be
hned two Cg feet; at street, seven ~ feet at
:,Tss tsIs s street .T.. Hrs' %s fee!
street. four (j feet at W street, ak @ feet and the
said nlling shall be thirty feet Wide when nnished
Sec. s. Ind DC u further sRdefsd That the material
to form said First street west shall be taken from
street south and street sonth eommsnsing At frsl
street west, and grading sAid and streets south
to the full width OF said streets between the curb
stones aud to such proper grade as the City Surveyor
Sec. I. Aud be Il further enacted. That n the ma.
terIal before named shall not be Sufficient to com
plete the grading Of said First street, then the con
tractor or contractors shall tske from such other
streets as the Commissioner o. the Seventh ward OF
the Commissioner Of the fihh aud Seventh wards
may direct
Sec. 8. Ani Be u further enacted, That In no case
shall the Mayor make a contract that will cause =
greater expenditure OF money than 10 hereby pro-
vided for the work TO be advertised In such news
papers as the Mayor may direct for ten days and to
be given to the lowest bidder or biddsrs and In no
case shall the money be paid until the work Is com
sIoners wM W. MOORE,
Rxesident Of the Board Of Common Council.
TH0a. 4. LLOYD,
President Of the board Of Aldermen.
Approved, May q, 1857.
The whole to be considered ss one Job, and only
the grading Of said First street to be paid for.
Bidders will state the price per enbis yard fOI
grading.
The right Is reserved to the Mayor to reject any
and all blds JAMES II. BlRCA
Aul0 Conmissioner Seventh Ward.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

wIJLARDS' HoTEL-SYKEs, CHADWICK a Co
F,A. layer, ChaIloston. s. Q. s,muel Eoysss
B;W's1,, vs. A T. g. Curtis. n y "
M.. fs.a,' sg hall hRalts'Eh R.. q b.sSs" sSS os..a:
town, N. b. !; Mss J. skinner, La. Edward T. Her
suland. clnsinn.ui 9. W. Van Hooi, Miss 4. I
1I., ga5I.r s.S, and Tii' M.. RooS...,I, ky Jss1
storey ssd sSy, Gsoiss chsp@.s, siS Nv Pc ciiies n
..s M % ssss: PSii.d:i1i. S a'sS Co., s's srsy ST:
ton, Geo, W. woodward, Proyidsnes, R.Li A. Bar
ton, Philadelphia; Z. N. stseblsr, g. c.
METROPOLITAN HoTKL-Porrs 4 snrLL,r.
J.C Jones, va p. 8. Dunn. Philadelphia; Jno.w.
.ss sia fEsrssSs A. ssssoa z n. dii M H.. |. s';n
Lynehbsrg, Va; s. Z Lipp, Richmond, Va. Il. A.
D. O. Q. M.ton, Philsdslp phis; ] R. poweil, Rish.
mond J., W. Rates, Lynehburg, Va; Thos. D. miller
MIA. dordon, New Orleans D. A. Mitchell and wife,
O. Mitchell and H. Mitchell, Pbiladephs
KIRKwooD HoUsE-HrspLrr 4 aarru.
w.;sSa .ssS sS.si GsS,s: sy.T Ms fss
Drinkard, Washington; George shaw, W. Va; J. Il.
Plsmins, Va; q. B. Briggs, Q, 8. Lyman, II R. Moui.
A. Lilly, IT, c. Lambert, B.iiimors; Jo. solomsn, Ii.
burg, Pa
NATIONAL HoTEL-H. 8. Benson.
ola,i H n hids R; A M,gIudsr, Q L Bseksith, h G:
J. !. sarmiento, n. Treadwsy, Washington; Hon.
william windom, MINI; 9. =. Miner and d.ushtsr,
Ky. Thso sutro, L. sutro Baltimore; g. D. Knehs-
los, Va. Gen. L. Jefries, II. n. Hutchinson, NJ J.
Ballard, Edward W. Newell, 7. W. Smith, Nd. John
". .GatIAm, Pa.
EBBITT HoUsE-c. @. WILLARD.
o. Mcdaniel, O. W. Phillips, George jenkins, b.
Bruce, Jr, W. G. Moore, New York Chaales 0eddes,
Raleigh, n G.; W. y. Buliavier, Baltimore, Nd.
Charles 7. Schmidt, NJ Berol1heimsr, Washington ;
o. Emerson, G. Rldas, Elmira, a,r.Y.
OWEN HOUSES. W. owns.
Gen. W. J. h.Dsvis, U. g. A.; q. O. nsllson, US n
Robert Tuethsrsd, Allen Mitchell, Thomas Martin,
o1sphsn johnson, Philadelphia; Fred J. Perry, New
s1siphia; Thomas Agnew, New York.
sEAToN HOUsE-Jous II. SHINES
J. L. Bulls, Ark. A. J. white, New York; A. r.
Brown, James Grey, wsshington; John X. spelman,
| Warrington, Va. X. Boyd. Baltimore, N. Y; y.
| Ribiett, Phiiadelphia, Pa.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

An UPsSr.-Yesterday afternoon, about
5 o'clock, as a wagon Of the Merchants Trsn,.
portation line, loaded with boxes, goods, &c., Of
various kinds, was backing into the gutter in
front Of Mr.. Ryon's grocery store, on Ninth
street below Z. 1t upset, turning out the whole
load In summary manner, and doing some
damage to the wagon, as also to the goods. The
driver made too abrupt a turn, which was the
cause Of tho accident.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

CHANCES IN THE QuARTERMAsrER's DE
PARrMBSr.-Gen. Grant oontemplates making
some changes In the Quartermasters Department
at an early day, as the work at present in thia
city Is quite limited, Officers attached to the
department In this city will bo ordered to other
places, and the clerical and laboring force bd
materially reduced.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

CosrLY FRoLIos.-The lieutenants Of the
police reported yesterday twenty.six cases Of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Most Of
them resulted in fines and costs considerably
more than the cost Of the whisky that caused
them. The average cost Of tho froics that
ended In the watchhouse cannot be. less than
IS each, according to the calculation Of one Of
the victims, who said his whisky was cheap; he
got drunk soon, and paid light nne for his
lodgings, amounting In all to almost . weeks
wages for each Of the In tho list Of prisoners
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

BALTIMORE SCHUTzEN VERETN.-A dele
cation Of the Baltimore Schutzen Verein were In
the city yesterday for the purpose Of inviting the
President Of the United States to their festival,
which commences on Monday next. They called
at the White House, paid their respects to Mr..
johnson, and gave him the invitation. lie sig.
niGed his intention II possible, to avail himself
Of their kind wishes, and they left the mansion
gratifed with their visit.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

ABoUBLE CHARGE.-LucyJ Jackson, q pre-.
possessing looking colored girl, residing in Kieso's
alley, was arrested on q charge Of larceny, pre-
ferred by one Rev DR.. Thomas Spriggs also
colored. 1t appeared that Lucy has been in the
BY and with his advice and consent, and on
one Of the visits, the sum Of $3.50 was sbstracted
from the gentleman's pantaloons. As other par.
tics had access to tho room, 1t could not DO said
positively that Lucy did take the money, and
Justice Walter dismissed the case. Lucy, how
ever, when arrested, was very disorderly, and
threatened many things-spoke Of her numerous
friends and evinced In general decided bollicose
disposition. For this, and the trouble she gave
the officer who arrested hor, she was fined IS,
and allowed to depart.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

RELIGIoUs.-The festival of "The As
sumption" was observed in the Catholic churches
Of this city and Georgetown yesterday, the at.
tending congregations being large notwithstand'
Ing the rain.
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATR.-The fol
lowing transfers Of real estate were reported on
yesterday at II. NJ. Halls real estate exchange,
No. II Louisiana avenue, corner of Seventh
street, Part Of lot 2, square 995, north "a feet,
81, 800 Part Of lot O. square $780, 25 feet, 81, 900
Part of lot 20, square $50, 200 feet, So, 600 Sub
lot 3, square 7l6, 1920. Undivided half of lot
~, square 1876, 5000. Sub, of lot 81, square Sll,
40 $50
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

The SroRN.-The squall which set in
from the southwest on Wednesday afternoon
eliminated into something like tho squall the
French skipper had of Hstteras--s heavy gale.
The wind veered considerably during Wodnes.
day night and the rain spasmodioally showsrsd
the earth. But yesterday morning, with tho
easterly wind, II became more regular, and all
through the day the rain, though fine, was some.
thing more than o Scotch mist-oIceedlngly
damp. Last night II poured in torrents, and the
wind. which had been blowing strong breeze 10
the afternoon. increased In strength. and com.
menced 10 blow heavy gale. Tho driving rain
was not pleasant 10 pedestrians, and ~ conse.
qusnes there were but few person, upon the
streets.
erty BY the immense quantity Of water which
has fallen. The culvert In the Botanical Gar.
den, between Second and Third streets, has
again gwen away, and both frame and masonry
work been carried OF by the turbulent waters Of
Tiber creek. Ths stream was very much swollen
when We visited the garden late 10 the after.
noon, and there was every indication OF more Of
the culvert giving away before the storm wai
over. A vast number Of cellars have beer
flooded, and the occupants Of the houses will have
something to do to free their premises Of the &C.
cumulation Of water.
The sewer excavation on Psnnsylvania avenue
and Seventeenth street last night was filled with
water, and tho track Of the Washington and
Georgetown railrosd was submerged some siI OF
eight inches. The culvert running under the
track has given way, and at IL o'clock last night
the horses attached to the cars coming from
Georgetown had 10 be detached near Eighteenth
street and the cars run over the dangerous
breech by the velocity given and tho down
grade. A watchman Is stationed hero to prevent
accident to the cars and passengers.
Yesterday afternoon portion OF the track oi
the Metropolitan railroad was washed away on
Seventeenth street, between tho avenue and @
street, occssionsd by the oaving.in Of the newly
constructed sewer at that point The cars were
compelled 10 jump the track for time while the
workmen repaired the track.
In the eastern section Of the city, on the line
Of the Washington and Georgetown, railway be.
tween Second and Third streets, the earth gave
way at Q point where water mains wero being
laid, doing no other damage, however. than to
temporarily suspend the work.
Near the Wallaoh school and Garrison
streets the rain at places has flooded the railroad
track, and many crossings In the vicinity.
No doubt but that "poor jack outside on
use q nautical parlanoe, "as snug as o bug In q
the coast suffered from II, and close.reefed top.
sails, with the square riggers," and balance.
recfed mainsails, with the fore and ALTERS" was
the order with all those hauled BY the wind who
were on the coast last night anywhere between
Sandy Hook and Hatteras.
p S.-Those land.lubbers on board the "Mer.
chant"-the Happy Twelvo'-we judge, are
lying 10 anchor inside Of Blackstone Island, tc
rug"
The national Republican., 1867-08-16

EBBITT H0USE-C. @. WILLARD.
- o. Mcdaniel, O. W. Phillips, George Jenkins, b
Bruce, Jr., W. c. Moore, New York Chaales 0eddes
Raleigh, n G.; W. y. Buliavier, Baltimore, Nd.
Charles 7. Schmidt, NJ. BerolIheimsr, Washington
O. Emerson, c. Eldaa, Elmira, NY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-16
New York News.

NEW YORK, March I5.-The Hudson
river has been virtually opened to COM
merce, and preparations have been
made by the numerous steamboat COM
panies for the summer trade business.
The Fenian contributions continued
brisk yesterday. Arms and money
were still being sent in, and adverse
Populations from circles of the Roberts
faction had arrived and rendered aid to
the men In Ireland.
a complimentary dinner was given
at Delnonico's last evening to John
Francis Mcguire, M. p, by his Irish
friends in this city
Yesterday, DR.. Howe left by the
steamer Asia with the balance OF the
81, 900 subscribed in this city 10 the
CreIan relief fund, and the SIG, 900 SUBJ
scribed in the city of Boston and else
where.
Information has been received that
the cable intended for the submarine
telegraph from Cuba to Florida Is now
in satisfactory process of construction
in London, under the supervision of
Mr.. VIM. E. Everett. It is expected to
be laid by the latter part of June next.
The distilIeries belonging to the
Messrs. Howe, Anthony Barrett, James
Devlin, John Ryan and Charles Good
win, in Brooklyn, were seized by the
Revenue officers yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-16

ieehng among operators and sellers option
nave been freely put out, both at the T3oar5s
ana On the street; but there have been rsayIyg
purchasers found for most OF them and co1S
sequentlysthe depression OF prices InctSiay1t
on these sales has not been OF long confinn
AnCe, tne majority OF speculators profess 10
anticipate much lower quotations for M
cllisSts OF stockss out II is very probable thai
these expectations are based upon their mr.
ent contracts and while expressing tGsI-
opinion that decline Is likely TO take nIeca,
they are absolutely only giving vent 10 fheir
earnest wishes There is really very little n
any, room for any serious decline from the
present. prices, because stocks have already
iiaL!en in greater ratio than the dIminutiof
s sI and when business revives as II must
Taiir1StSSS 90 before long, the earning of all
VIII Increase prDportiOnately: their
$780, value Will thereby be enhanced and
their former - lend lend to bring them towards
concerning the war between the Esxnress
companies, we have the following item by
last nights Eastern mails.
"The contest between the E,,-,,.- 60
nlss increases In interest. ConSiSsraSSS IN IN
ssSntsinacuon Is felt among the srfScIjI,eH , >,
t tne saeEcnAnls Union Company, that sI,cS
heaNy assessments should have bSaa1 ,S suSn
upon them, after an intimation ha vim. th,s.oe
called up. "N"iu Dc
The Company is now issuing certificates n,
Stock upon payment OF the last installmenf
OF per cent; the certificates, however ARE
not; as was expected, full paid, but are issued
per cent. This has caused a Considerable
amount of stock to be offered By parties un-
able TO pay the unex pected assessments and
mas depressed It's value, u being now bid"